December-January Cycle Buddy's Our New beginnings

[Fed7281]

Little update on surgery, I was scheduled to have it done at 12pm. I called the hospital right now to confirm, per the instruction sheet, and now I have to be there at 6:30am and my surgery will be at 7:30. I am so happy it got pushed up! I hate the idea of waiting all day. Just wanted to let you all know.

[Charity]

Erin...That is great that it got moved up...My EC was at Noon & I was a big grump cause I was so hungry from fasting...I'm a 5AM breakfast eater, so Noon felt like a lifetime. You take care, and the best of luck to you...

Welcome newbies...T.C. you asked how do we go on for more treatment. I ask myself that every day. I can't speak for the other women, but for me it's hope. Hope that this time will be different. I also have to know that I've done everything in my power to make this happen before I can rest with the knowledge that I won't have children of our own. If I only gave half the effort, I would always look back, and wonder "if"...If I just tried it ONE MORE time...There's also the life you would be creating between you and your dh. To have a representation of your combined love. Not that my love isn’t valid or complete without that child there, but maybe it's at our most primitive part of my being. I have a NEED to be a mother. To nurture and care for someone that is solely dependent upon you for all. To mold and guide that life through all life's events to watch them grow into a wonderful adult that goes on to do the same. Then, of course this is getting a little ahead of myself, but there's grandchildren. To see that generation what you're union of love has created exponentially is so mind-boggling and so powerful, that it's hard to give-up on that...that hope...Again, there's that word, hope...I can only speak for myself, and everyone is different. Some people are more fragile, others are strong, others are stubborn, others are scientific, others have faith...There are so many reasons each one of us choose to continue or when we've had enough, that it's hard to say. But I thought I would offer why I am going on this torturous journey again.

On a lighter note…:)You asked about the groovy smiles...Most can be found at http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilie.php If you select a category on the left, they will bring up a variety. Also, you can change the selection at the top from "Smilies" to "Midis" you will get the more "polished" looking animations. Anyway, just click on one of the pics, and the box at the bottom will give you the code that you copy and paste into your message body, and it will recreate the pic when it's posted. If you're not sure if you did it right, if you click on the preview button below your message body, it will show-up if you did it right. Another way to find out where pics came from is to right click on any of the pics you see, and go to "Properties" it will give you the web page the picture came from...

Now, for a personal victory…I just got the letter from my insurance honoring my exception to allow my clinic’s fees to be classified “In-Network” which reduces my costs for this time around by a minimum of 20%. It means I’ll reach my lifetime cap of $25K quickly, but still makes this round a little less stressful. My clinic also said they would be reviewing my case at their next “fee review” process with their board, and will see if they can provide me with some discount considering the unusually poor outcome. For those that might not know my history, I didn’t have any eggs fertilize my first cycle. 15 Eggs, 3 very immature, 6 immature, and only 6 mature. We performed ICSI, and only 2 formed a second polar body, but none started meitosis. The clinic never saw this kind of outcome from a couple that appears to have healthy eggs and sperm. So, well see what this time brings…Hope…There it is again…That stupid word, that I can’t stop feeling…We’ll see if I’m singing the same tune if this round goes as poorly as last…:) I can only hope…Damn! There it is AGAIN!!

You ladies take care, and don’t loose the FAITH…There…I found a different one…Thanks goodness! Hey…Faith, Hope & Me…Charity…Okay! I know I know…I’m a dork…I’ll let you ladies go, as I’m about 20 minutes beyond my lunch, and someone might actually notice one of these hours…Take care lovely ladies…All my best…

[tcbalgord]

Charity,

Thank you for your answer. It was very touching and down to earth. I feel terrible that with all you have been through you have not had success. But with all the prayers and support from people here plau your "good" news, a blessing is due to you.
I noticed that you also live in WI! Such nice weather we are having! Best of luck to you!

Thanks again!

[Sanny]

I'we got an e-mail from my doc,and they told me that I need to be in Maribor on january 15'.07. Finaly,I know my date!
If my period comes on time I will start with STEDIRIL in 7 days! So sooooon! And I will be on Stediril til 03.01.07. then I start with Gonal F or Suprefact for 8 days,and then I'm readdy to goooo on ET!

[nimble]

Wanted to say hi to all the newbies, I know I haven't posted much but I'm certainly following you all and I wish you loads of PMA and baby dust

Becky - I know tomorrow is the day you will find out what your clinic has decided. I hope that you hear the news you want to hear, I will be thinking of you.

Erin - hi - just wanted to say good luck with your op tomorrow and hope all goes well.

Charity - your post was lovely - I'm with you that despite sometimes the heart ache and tears, I cannot just give up my dream of becoming a mom and will continue to try and try again.

Aunty - been a bit naughty and not been taking vits or drinking much (well except wine and vodka.... ) however I have started them again this week. It interesting what you said about green tea - I've been told that green tea was good for you if you were trying to conceive!

also have read in several places about sweetners and I don't think any were an exception...so back to sugar for me.

Me and DH are going away for a lovely romantic weekend to a country spa hotel - have lots of treatments booked so will come back Sunday feeling really pampered.

lol nimble xx

[Welshgirl38]

Hi Ladies,
No personals - sorry - but i only came on cos im not getting any mail to say there are new messages on here - and hoping this new posting works, i have to dash soz,

Love & hugs to u all, hope ur all doing well ....

Becky Xxxx

[AuntyPebbles]

IN CYCLE

Angie65...FET...23rd/24th November....... Start progynova (16th Scan check lining)
Becleo...IVF...?16th November.......Start Downreg
CarolynB...IVF...17th November....... Start Stimming
Macca...FET...20th November....... ?? Transfer
Sanny...IVF...22nd November....... Start Stediril
Vickie...IVF...5th December.......NP Meeting
JackieG...IVF...8th December.......Start BCP
Haylie...FET...21st December.......Start Downregging
Lara312...FET...28th December.......Start Downregging
Aunty...IVF...2nd January.......Baseline
Paula...FET...10th January.......Possible Transfer?



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FET LADY'S

Emma27.....?? November....... thinking of you hope its going well
HelloKitty.....Dec/Jan ....... FET
Ssalgado.....Dec/Jan ....... FET


IUI LADY'S
LauraLou...30th October Scan.....Identical Twin beanies...So happy for you

FRESH IVF CYCLE

Welshgirl.....16th November.....Waiting for call from Clinic
Fed7281.....16th November.......Operation
Ems1971.....21st november....... Planning Appointment
Nimble.....22nd november....... Follow up Appointment
Mrs M.......??? November ......waiting for app from new clinic
Shantala.....??th November .......Waiting for letter from clinic
BabyBlue....??th December ..EC/ET 7th January......
Lori.....Dec/Jan .......waiting to Ovulate
Sully.....8th January....... Meeting with Dr
Mom20.....?? January....... New Cycle
Jemima.....?? January.......New Cycle start
Charity.....?? January.......New Cycle start
TCbalgord.....?? January.......1st Cycle start

Birthday Count Down

Lara ....22nd November 30th B'day
Charity...??November
JackieG..??December
Lori...??December
Aunty....8th February
Angie.....20th March
Becleo.....3rd April

[AuntyPebbles]

Well Lady's we have a really big day tomorrow....

Angie wishing you luck with your scan lets hope all is going well and on schedual for your FET please let us know as soon as you can we will be thinking of you.

Bec woohoo congratualtions on starting your cycle im so happy your on your way it gives a huge boost of PMA to all of us lady's in waiting dont forget we will be here for any worry's you have.

Becky hun i hope you get the call you need to help you make your decision we will be thinking of you let us know as soon as you hear i cant wait to hear what they had to say...

Fed i know you must be nervous please know your not alone we are all here im so pleased this is going to be done and you will be able to move forward towards your BB (Baby Belly)i hope it goes really well and pain free for you...

sending hugs to you all i will keep you all in my prayers tonight

love Aunty

[becleo]

talked to my nurse today. i will be starting stimming sometime after the 28th! Yippee!!!!

Erin - GOOD LUCK TOMORROW SWEETHEART> I will be thinking of you and let me know how it goes ok!!!

Sullly, hope you are feeling better. AIN't AF a B#@&!

T.C. - what Charity said was beautiful. and I will also give you a little about me. My DH was diagnosed with cancer 7 months after we started dating, we knew right away that if we were to have kids it wasn't going to be an easy road. over the past year I have gone through 3 IVF cycles and 1 attempted FET. it never gets easier. I never get used to the fact that in 1 phone call all my dreams get squashed. But I know I am meant to be a mom, and DH is to be a dad, and I know I have it in me to do this. Some days totally suck, but wee have been through so much together that we need and deserve this. I am so grateful that he is a survivor and I get so much strength from him, but this is my battle, and I want this so bad, that is why I keep going.
being apart of this thread has been so good for me, mentally I can't even begin to say. to know that in a minute I can access all these lovely ladies who feel alot of the same things I feel make each day brighter!

Sanny- Rock on. so good to have an actual date to look forward to!

Becky- hey girl. GOOD luck tomorrow! I wish you the best with what the clinic has to tell you!!!

nimble- have a sextacular weekend!!!!!! hehehehehe! you go girl!

love you all!
Bec

[Angie65]

Hello -

Becleo - thanks for the update on your test - now I am all up to date. Great you have a start date.

Erin - hope the op went well. What did you have done? - if I am not too nosey.

Becky - hope you have heard from the clinic? Let us know what you are thinking and don't forget we are always here for a sounding board for you too.

Nimle - a pamper weekend sounds wonderful - I am soo jealous!

Carolyn - have you started jabbin' yet - good luck.

I had scan today - lining is 5mm and has to be 8mm so upping the dosage of proggy and back for another on Monday. All being well - FET on Thursday/Friday next week - exciting!! I will have to change my ticker - it's a busy job keeping up to date on this board! Aunty - I can't keep myself up to date let alone everyone else so don't know how you keep us all in line!

[lara312]

Good luck erin hope all goes well for you today will be thinking of you .
Becky hope you get the news you want from the hospital today .
Bec well today is the frist day for you is'nt good luck the time will go so quickly we will soon be wishing you and carolyn good luck for BFP's
Angie it wont be long now and your babies will be home where they belong .
Nimble have a fab weekend and enjoy yourself .
Sanny it all comes together when you have your dates doesn't and you feel like things are moving .
hugs to you catch you after work
love Rachel x x

[Angie65]

Hello me again! I have been busy posting while you have all been asleep! Now I need your help ladies - one embryo or two? In Oz - that is the choice but I am in such a dilemma.

I would love twins but I am terrified of complications when pg or at the birth, and then there's other risks. But then there is the "advancing age factor" - need to maximise the chances....and get the show on the road so to speak... it's so hard - shall I toss a coin?! Would love to know your thoughts. xx

[tcbalgord]

Thank you ladies for for telling me why you continue. You are all strong women.

Angie- I just had an appt with my Dr. and he told me that if we only went with one egg the odds drop 15%; but with 2 the odds are 55-60% in favor. I know that with 2 the odds of going full term are lower. There are always going to be what if's, what does your instincts tell you? IMO I say shoot for the moon!

Good Luck Ladies!

[shantala]

oh my god ladies - i cant believe how much i've missed. just a quickie to say bec - really, really pleased that your tests went ok and so pleased you can start downregging today! woohoo! and erin - hope the op went ok. all thinking of you!

hi to everyone else, will write more soon. AF came today, which means it looks like i've regulated myself, which is a good start. v painful though.

take care

xx

[AuntyPebbles]

Good Morning lady's
ooo a debate....my fav...
ok first i have to say I'm a really bad influence when it comes to how many to transfer so you can choose to ignore everything i say
I'm a lady who last cycle transferred 4 excellent embryo's i have to say i did have a couple of days when i though oh boy i could have quads but it was the right choice for me I'm also going to transfer all viable embryos this cycle too me and DH thought long and hard about this and we would not have a reduction and I'm prepared to spend 9 month in bed if i have to for my babies im also tall 5'8 so i know i wouldn't be too bad carrying wise i have the room...LOL
as for twins i come from a family of short women (my dad was 6'2)my mom and her 5 sisters are all 5' and under we also have 4 sets of twin girls they all carried them to term with no problems all identical too the reason I'm saying this i know we hear a lot about risks with twins i think its up to you what your prepared to do im not judging your life style but could you have your cervix stitched and spend months in bed if you had to if no way then go for one if yes then do the two or more....also my IVf friend had twin girls she is not very tall at all she did have them 2 weeks early because she was too uncomfortable but they are 1 1/2 now and beautiful as they come she transferred 3 "poor"embies and she sailed through her pregnancy loving every moment....

ooo not sure i helped much i knwo you will make the right choice for you and your future family....what ever you decide we will be here cheering you on...

love to all Aunty