December-January Cycle Buddy's Our New beginnings

[meg12]

By the way, I love these festive emoticons!

Very festive!

[tcbalgord]

Shawn,

I am actually experiancing the side effects from the BCP. I'm pretty sure that they vary based on the type; (I am on YAZ) I find that I have terrible nausea about 8 hours after I take it, I also have hot and cold flashes and headaches, not mention that my b@@bs hurt all the time.
Hang in there though. To help ease the side effects I find that a heating pad laid over my pelvis helps, also orange juice and soda crackers. The good thing about mood swings is that now you have a vaild excuse for them. Hey baby making isn't an easy process under the best circumstances, so I say give em hell!

Just remember that it's all worth it.

[Jaby]

Got my results on Saturday! BFP! I didn't want to post until I had my second draw today to make sure the numbers are doubling. So far everything looks good! The nurse said she knew at my blood draw on Tuesday, but they don't like to say anything until the results of the second beta are in. So far, it doesn't feel real yet, hopefully everything will stick where it's supposed to!

Thanks so much for all the good thoughts! I feel bad staying for such a short time, but I will be checking in on everyone.

[AuntyPebbles]

Congratulations BFP (Becky cyber GM)
Jaby...BFP....Beta ??? ?Dp5dt

TESTING TODAY


TWW
Ange...IVF Testing 20th4 Perfect Embies Snuggling in
Tex...IVF Testing 22nd2 Perfect Embies Snuggling in
Becleo...IVF Testing 24th2 Perfect Embies Snuggling in
SSalgado...FET Testing 24thand26th1 Perfect snow baby snuggling in
Sokru8...IVF Testing 29th3 Perfect Embies Snuggling in


JANUARY FET
Hopeful-in-LV...16 Perfect totsicles
Sassynlv...12 Perfect totsicles
Meg12...7 Perfect totsicles

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AS YOU MOVE FORWARD
Dory so sorry wishing you well in the future
Gbnut in our thoughts and prayers
Angie in our thoughts and prayers
Carolyn in our thoughts and prayers

STIMMING

Jordan...FET...21st December... Transfer
Julie2039...IVF...7th December... Stimming
Saxony...FET...17th December... Stimming

HAVING WARM MOMENTS
Shawn...IVF...21st December....... Start Lupron (On BC)
TCBalgord...IVF...24th December(On BC)Start Stimming
TransRN...FET...26th December....... Start stimms(On Lupron)12th Jan pos ET)
BabyBlue...IVF...3rd January(On BC)Start Lupron
amcsmith...FET...4th/5th January....... Transfer (On Lupron)(26th schedule FET)
Vickie...IVF...15th December....... Down Regging
Fed...IVF...4th January....... (On BC) Start Lupron(20th Dec Np Meeting)
Hopeful-in-LV...FET...25th January....... (On Lupron) Transfer
Sanny...IVF...??.......

COUNT DOWN
Sophie...IVF...20th December....... Start BC (3rd Jan Lupron)
Ems1971...IVF...21st December....... start Buserelin
Macca...IVF...22nd December....... Start Down Reg
AMD...FET...22nd December.......Start Lupron(16th Jan transfer)
Lori...IVF...24th December....... Start Stimming
Lara312...FET...28th December.......AF Jig Start Downregging
JackieG...IVF...29th December....... Start Stimming
Haylie...FET...31st December.......Start Downregging
Mominwaiting...IVF...??th December....... Start Downregging
Aunty...IVF...2nd January....... Baseline
Paula...FET...10th January....... Possible Transfer?
Shantala...IVF...10th January....... Open Day at clinic
ArizonaKiwi...IVF...13th December....... ???
mcmillac...FET...??th January....... Transfer

WAITING FOR START DATES

Sully.....8th January....... Meeting with Dr
Jemima.....?? January.......New Cycle start
Tony.....?? January.......New Cycle start
Angie.....?? January.......New Cycle start
Michela.....?? January.......1st Cycle start
Nimble.....Jan/Feb....... Start new Cycle
Souris.....Jan/Feb....... Start new Cycle
Charity.....Jan/Feb....... Start new Cycle
BigWhiteHapyDog.....Jan/Feb....... Start new Cycle
Mrs M.......??? November ......waiting for app from new clinic
HelloKitty.....Dec/Jan ....... FET
Mom20 new IVF cycle march/april all our prayers for a baby belly for you

BABY DUST TO OUR FEBRUARY BUDDIES
Charity
Bigwhitehapydog

Birthday Count Down
JackieG..23rd December,Lori...28th December,Aunty....8th February,Nimble.....7th March,Shantala.....9th March,Angie.....20th March,Becleo.....3rd April

[Angie65]

Congrats jaby - wonderful news - you are our 1st BFP on this thread - 4th time lucky for this thread! A

[Shawn]

Congratulations Jaby!!!!! Wonderful News!

TC
I'm on Balziva ( a substitute for Ovcon). But it seems like we are having the same symptoms. I have to make sure I've eaten something or I'll feel like crap by bed time. And my B@@bs hurt like crazy also. They seem like they are getting worst daily...lol. Tonight I'm sleeping in a bra just to keep them under control...lol. I think DH is a little scared of me right now. He keeps conversation to a min. But he's tough... he can take it .

Meg12
Wow, I don't blame you for not doing the BCPs again. Sounds like they really didn't agree with you. Its good to hear from you guys. I actually didn't know that the BCPs were going to have any side effects and I thought I was going a little nuts.


Ange
I hope you're right and the 1st week is the worst. But if not I'm prepared for the worst. I'm sure the BCPs are just the beginning with all the other meds I'm lined up for.

[lara312]

Congratulations jaby what a fantastic chrissie present lets hope your the 1st of many BFP's from now on in
love Rachel x x

[Haylie]

Jaby - congrats on your BFP, that's fab news.

Rachel - hope your af arrives soon. I had a good weekend thanks have almost finished my xmas shopping just a few more things to get. I was in a meeting in cardiff yday so managed to get some shopping done!!

Carolyn - have a fantastic holiday you deserve it, make sure you get lots of treatments in the spa. Relax and enjoy

Christine - am keeping fingers crossed you get the result you want. You've come so far!

Sonya - maske sure you gets lots of tlc and hope you have a speedy 2ww

Bec - not long now, bring on the best xmas pressie ever!

xx

[sokru8]

WOOOOO HOOOOO Jaby congrats on the BFP!!


Like most of you I had terriable side effects also. My AF seemed like it was forever! And I gained weight and had sore boobs to! Ah what a joy!

Sonya

[Charity]

[tcbalgord]

CONGRATS JABY!!!!!!!!!!!

I am soooooo happy for you!!!!! Enjoy this great Wisconsin weather we are having by taking that little one for a walk!!!!!!!

[becleo]

CONGRATS Jaby- hope to follow in your shoes shortky

[babyblue]

OH JABY!! WONDERFUL NEWS - CONGRATS!!!!Wow, that brought happy tears to my eyes when I read the good news. Take care and keep us posted on the progress. And spread some of that lucky baby dust around for the rest of us.

Shawn - BCPs (Desogen) bloat me and take all my energy. My prescription is to take at bedtime. I think that is better because I don't have to deal with the yucky stomach stuff. They also prolong AF spotting.

Aunty - Time is getting closer for you. Hope you are doing good. Your charts are AWESOME. If it weren't for the charts I would have a hard time keeping up with all these wonderful ladies. Thanks.

TO ALL OF YOU - A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Ditto on the Cheetos!! I love them. Hurray to orange fingers!!

[becleo]

Shawn- I kept meaning to reply to you too regarding side effects, I always get bad headaches, hot flashes, the first few days as I adjust. but I too have the bloat and weight gain. gotta love it! but I find accupuncture has helped alot????

[Sophia flamenca]

First of all...

CONGRATULATIONS JABY!!!!! I kept checking every day in hopes that I would find a post from you! That's AMAZING news! How do you feel physically? Mentally? THANKS for sharing the news with us and give us hope!

As for the rest of you, good morning! I hope you're in great shape and high spirits as the week draaaaags its feet towards Friday!

As for me, AF showed up, FINALLY, and strong enough to satisfy the Procrea nurses. I'll begin taking BCP tomorrow. I got the call from the clinic, and I'll start taking Lupron on Jan. 3rd till Jan 18th (blood test). Sixteen days! Then I'll start Puregon till Jan 23rd (blood test); hopefully, that means an ER for the 25th, but that's iffy of course.

I'm feeling better now, thanks to bec's nice encouragements, and thanks to my grandma's chocolate pudding recipe. In fact, it's so effective that I thought I'd share the recipe with you. Chocolate *is* a natural antidepressant after all; it acts on serotonine!

1 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
3/4 cups sugar

Mix these ingredients well. Pour in a greased rectangular pan and spread, but not too evenly.

SAUCE:
1 cup brown sugar
4 tbsp cocoa powder
2 cups boiling water

Mix the ingredients of the sauce until everything is dissolved and pour sauce carefully on the dough. It's okay if th sauce comes to about an inch of the rim of your baking pan; the cake will absorb it and you don't want your pudding to be dry. Bake in a 350F oven for 35 minutes. Please, do it justice and serve it lukewarm or hot. A big glass of milk is a must.

Sokru: you really made me laugh with your Cheetos! Of course they exist elsewhere! We have them in Canada! I'm personally more a fan of Miss Vickie's and Doritos... apparently, the stuff they use to make the powder stick to the chips is absolutely apalling... and its amount, too! But I still lick each and every Doritos I eat all the same, lol! Glad you're hanging there! How long do you plan to stay on bed rest? Two days or more?

TC: I'm REALLY sorry that you have to deal with your insurance people. It's always annoying, plus you have to wait on the phone forever, and more often than not you're not talking to the right person, or the person you're talking to just won't make an effort... argh! I really hope you find a solution, and it's really touching that people here are willing to help you (I doubt my meds would be allowed through the US-Canada border...)

bec Again, thanks for lifting my spirits. I am a very strong person, I know it, but I just hate when I lose it that way, and my voice broke on the phone with the nurse and I hated it, especially given her annoyed tone. I'll definitely talk to my doctor about the Procrea calendar, though; I don't think it's fair that, just because your AF shows up on Tuesday instead of Monday, you automatically get 6 more days of Lupron, no matter what your medical condition is. It's Lupron roulette! I know it's there so the first blood test appointments are on certain days only, but come on... they're open 7 days a week and do most ERs on Sat. and Sun., I don't see what's the big problem.

And about acupuncture, well... I got phone numbers and I'll call. I'll make sure our insurance covers it before I do. The thing is... I mentioned it to my DH and he said he does not believe in it at all. He says there's no scientific background to it. I know there is, and I fwd him the studies I found for IVF... I'm frankly a bit surprised he's like that even after the studies I sent. They convinced me... He won't tell me not to do it, of course... but I don't know, it's too bad he does not believe. Do you think of any rational way I could try to convince him of acu's validity?

Ok, enough babbling!

Take care ladies! And have a great day! Today's my last private practice day before the Holidays (I work till Friday, but in other settings). Oooooh it will be good to take a break!

Sophie