NOV 06 IVF girls....

[vicky77]

I am still bloated too, hope it gets better.......
Ladies I have a question, are you starting to have "hard balls" at the PIO shot sites , they don't hurt when DH gives it to me, but I am starting to feel those "balls" now, and I feel I am running out of space to place the shots, is this happening to you too????
I am even heating the area a lot after the shot, but still, I get those things...

[M'BA]

Vicky,

I have the balls too, one came after a vein was hit, and the other just happened yesterday when the nurse gave it to me at the Dr. office...I think cause she did not massage it that long. I don't think there is much you can do to get rid of them. Keep applying the heat, and massaging the area after the injection. Mine aren't as bad as I was thinking they would get.

[meg12]

Just got the call...BFP.

Only my number was just 10. That's not so hot, huh? She also said my estrogen level was really low, so I have to put a patch on.

I'll go back on Thursday to check levels again. AAAAAAAGGGH!!!!!!

[vicky77]

Meg, congratulations on your BFP!!!!!!!!!!!, will be thinking about you so that numbers double next time, it may be that the embies implanted kind of late and that is why you have a low number, but once it starts doubling everything gets back on track!!!!

[M'BA]

Yeah Meg!!! So excited for you!!! Stay relaxed, and enjoy...

[Fed7281]

CONGRATS MEG!!!!! Relax and enjoy yourself. I know you numbers will go up!

KF your beta is looking good. How you feeling otherwise?

This thread is doing good for BFP's. Wishing all on the 2ww be added to the BFP list!

[sassynlv]

Mia: My estimated ER is Dec 9, but as this is a different protocol, i am just waiting to see. You are probably a few days ahead? We both have more antrals this time....good news!!!
Hmmmm...study cycle. That must be why we have to do FET...must have something to do w/it. Don't care...it's cheap (er)! They can study me all they want if they will give me discounts like that!

meg: congrats on your +. Relax and let those buggers snuggle in a little more.

Thanks for your thoughts on destressing. I used to do yoga...maybe i should start again...it was always good for my anxiety. Seeing a counselor today that i used to see. She is very good and will be able to also help w/anxiety. I am also looking forward to being able to VENT! But the thing i am really excited about... I am starting acu. Hear about it all the time on these forums, so i have been looking into it and have been impressed. As not doing ET this month, mostly looking for some help w/stress right now. I know a MD (anesthesiologist) who is chinese, and also practices acu-- she is sent large amt of patients from a few REs in town, so is very familiar w/infertility. And she's a female who had both of her children through IVF (i mean, could it get any better???). So thurs is the day. I am really excited that this may help me reduce my EXTREMELY high stress level this cycle.

Thanks for all your support!!!

[lisa66]

congratulations Meg, I'm very happy for you. I had my lab drawn an hour ago so just waiting and biting my nails...I feel that AF is coming though any second!!!

Lisa

[Jovigal]

That's great news Meg! Happy for you.

Lisa, crossing my fingers for you! Wishing you the best.

Some of you were talking about bloating. I am REALLY BLOATED. I would say that I have gained 10 lbs in the last month. I'm hoping it's from the drugs and not just FAT! I keep telling myself that if I get a baby, it will all be worth it. I would gain 100 lbs to get a baby if I had to.

Hope you ladies are doing great today. BFP's to ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[meg12]

Lisa---I still feel like AF could come at any time, too. Keep the faith!!!!!!

Thanks for all the positive thoughts, I'm trying to relax and enjoy the moment. I'm freakin' pregnant!?!?

[gbnut]

Meg Congratulations Keep postitive and lets hope these levels keep doubling.

Lisa best of luck with gettig your BFP

Susan x

[noodle]

gbnut-thanks for the good vibes! hopefully my follies grow, i really want to have EC on Fri so i have a few days to recover, with my luck..........
MBA-congrats on the early scan, i read earlier that you can have sex after the first good scan....LOL
cinders- thanks for the advice, i'm always nervous, not very good for the treatment. I can't wait for Mon, you must post as soon as you know.
Meg-congrats on BFP, keep the good thoughts going and the numbers will double, PMA,PMA,PMA.
Sassynlv-sounds like you've found the perfect accu DR. TCM is so helpful, my brother has been fighting AIDS for the past 10 years through TCM and is always sending us different herbs to try.
Jovigal- keeping busy is great, it still never works for me, having a baby or IVF is always on my mind. since we started this journey i have gained about 15 lbs, between cycles I can usually drop about 10, I love sweat pants!!!! they are my new BFF.

I now have the most beautiful haircut! 2 hours and $80 later! and it has helped my mood. Sorry to those I missed, keep the good news and good vibes coming, I can't be the only one who needs it!

[M'BA]

noodle--

we'll see about the sex thing...I so scared to do anything wrong...but I am sure DH is dying....

[jsm7502]

Meg-congrats! I'm sure your numbers will go up! When will you go back?

Angellica-Best of luck with the move!

Sarah-I am so sorry to hear your news! You are right-it is pouring right now, but it's got to stop at some point, and then the sun will come out.

Quiana-Again, I know this does not really help, but just know that I am thinking of you.

I go tomorrow for 2nd beta. I just hope that the numbers have gone up appropriately...it is so early still. I am so excited, but I am scared to be too excited too soon!

Quick question...when do they generally schedule the first scan? Just wondering what the time frame might be.

[suzhan]

Congratulations, Meg!!!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that your levels double in a couple of days!

Cheeky - I'm sure you're not any more absent minded than I am...I spent 10 minutes looking for my car keys this morning - luckily, I finally found them in my bathroom! I have no idea how they got there! Are you blonde? I am, so DH loves to say it's related to that, but I know it's all these crazy meds.

Vicky - good luck with the PIO shots - I wish I had some advice on the lumps, but honestly I don't. The PIO's are really killer, in my humble opinion. Hang in there - at least you know it's all for a good cause!!!!

Cindy - I'm not panicked either but I sure do wish Monday would be here sooner than later. I still have to make my beta appointments. EEK - it's so far yet so close!

No bloating for me this time (I had it with both of my other two cycles????) But, bb's are getting huge (not really sore just big!)....I suspect it's the progesterone, but don't recall this happening before. Anyone else having that in the 2ww?

Take care everyone - xoxoxoxo
- Suzhan