Good morning ladies!
How are you all doing? I'm fine; still fatigued, but fine. We had quite a snowstorm yesterday; I almost decided not to go to work because the roads were real bad. But today it's all nice and white everywhere! January finally kicked in!
MY ABS ARE KILLING ME though! LOL I decided to take my Pilates DVD out on Sunday because I didn't feel like going on the stationary bike. Oooooooow! Hehehe but at least it means I did it right. I'll do it again this morning.
My energy is a little bit better, as I said. I had a big flash on Sunday evening and I wrote a long plotline yesterday. It will be nice to go back to my keyboard and write again. My friend/editor will be happy to receive chapters again; it's been almost a year since I stopped writing. Looking forward to get that Pilates out of the way, shower, and jump on my keyboard again!
I don't remember who brought up the OHSS prevention tips; I know Aunty talked about it, too. I checked various sources and they are somewhat contradictory. Some articles suggest using a different trigger shot for women who are at risk. Some clinics suggest drinking 3 to 5 litres of water per day during stimming helps, some suggest to avoid Gatorade because it's high in salt and potassium; they suggest Pedialyte instead... Others suggest nothing other than drinking lots of water and checking the blood tests very close, but are very clear about how drinking too much water can worsen the symptoms AFTER you've started OHSS. I guess one should simply ask one's doctor and see the rationale behind his/her answer. That's what I'll do.
Aunty How are you doing? You don't talk about you much; how are the headaches? Hope it cleared up a little bit...
Ange awwww you're SO sweet to me darling! Thank you so much for what you said, and thanks for your good wishes! I have no doubt that I'll start stimming on the 19th; can't believe I wouldn't be correctly suppressed after 16 days of Lupron. I'm really sorry that you're so fatigued, and I can really empathize. I do hope that your week with sweet DH will help and that you will be pampered all the time. You mentioned how hard it is to have your PMA high and then so low... do you want to talk about it dear? I'm right here if you need me; don't hesitate okay? I find it hard too at times.
sassy hello! No, I'm not sick at all; I figure it's just the meds. 13 days of Lupron's gotta do something noticeable to my system, and I think it's responsible for the fatigue. It's not totally clearing up, but I'm trying to stay awake and exercise more. Congrats on the lining! Ooooh all these efforts were worth something! I bet your DH is all proud of himself, huh? He did take a few for the team!
And bravely!
TansRN yes, the wait must be killing you! I can only imagine; the 2ww are not labelled the two weeks from hell for nothing!
About the new test... don't you go running around trying to kill some hamsters! (well... I figured you'd have to wait less to do the test with a hamster instead of rabbit... LOL)
jodic The best of lucks for your egg retrieval! How was your sleep last night? How did it go? I'm really eager to have news sweetie. I'M so sorry your MIL is giving you guys trouble. Having a baby is such a private decision; people should keep most of their comments for themselves when they're not specifically asked to share them. What kind of trouble did she give him if I may ask?
arizonakiwi don't worry; I had a very long AF, too. The spotting just didn't seem to want to stop. I figured it's because when you normally start taking BCP, just for the normal contraceptive effect, you have to wait 5 days after AF started. With IVF, we start it so soon (day 2) that I figure the normal AF bleeding is all disrupted, being "told" to slow down and stop too early in the process to really do it properly. Hence the AF-like spotting for more days than usual. Not very scientific, but that's the way I figured it.
Shantala: Hello sweetie! You must be so excited! Are you working today? Are you able to work? tee hee hee... the ladies are right; you've been an example of patience! Please do give us news asap! Has IBS calmed down?
tc: I'm glad you took some time off this forum and had fun with your friends! What a splendid idea! I find, too, that it's good to set my mind on other things.
Haylie: I hope your scan went well and gave you good news about your lining! What's the next step for you?
mom: I can imagine that not knowing why you have to go through all this can be very frustrating. An acquaintance of mine is in that situation; they've been ttc for over a year now and still nothing. She said she loses it sometimes and gets into quite impressive tantrums. Somehow, I guess, the whole unfairness of our situation seems even greater when you're left in the dark like that. *hugs*
Wisconsingal: Hello sweetie; yes, I'm doing acupuncture. Not as comfortable as I thought it would be (tee hee hee!) but I've done research in the serious scientific literature and sweet shantala here is right; studies show that it increases your chances. It has also the benefit, when your acupuncturist specializes in the IVF/pregnancy field like mine, to help with the side effects of the meds you're taking and lower your stress level. Can't do any harm to try, eh? My acupuncture treatment will go as followed: I started down regging on Jan 3rd. I had a first apt on Jan 5th (stress, blood flow to uterus), on Jan 12th (stress, blood flow, hot flashes) I have one tomorrow (I guess he'll address blood flow and stress even if the latter is very low right now; I've only had one hot flash at all; he'll also address stimulation). I'll have another one next week (stimulation, stress, blood flow), another one right before my transfer (just stress mainly, and blood flow) and one right after (blood flow and stress). There you go. That's five appointments.
AMD: thinking about you sweetheart! How did it go? How are you doing? I'm waiting for news! *hugs*
Becleo: Hello sweetie! So good to hear from you! So nice of you to stick around here!
I couldn't help but go awwwww about your journal! What a nice idea! I thought about starting a journal of the kind for my children, but right now... telling them the story of how me and their father met, and how I got in trouble with that stupid and clumsy resident, and how I went through the IVF cycle. However, I stumbled over an IVF parenting article on the net and they actually discouraged parents to tell their kids in details how they were conceived (they were talking about the classical "how are babies made?" question). Though of course I agree that children and teens should not be told about how much money and trouble their conception was (to avoid making them feel special, or trouble, and create a rebellion or the opposite, guilt), I still think they can be told when they're adults... if they want to know. So anyway... I might keep that part for me... and, like you, start writing after my first ultrasound. I think it would make a far more positive book!
AMC: HEY! But that's AMAZING! Sounds like multiples to me too, I agree with bec here! What a nice number! oooooh I'm all excited!!! Jan 29th! I'll sure be watching that date for news of the ultrasound! How are you feeling? And your DH?
mominwaiting: congrats on seeing the start date approaching so fast!
About acupuncture, you might want to check my comment to wisconsingal in this post. I'd suggest you make an appointment ASAP and then decide on the other appointments then.
phx: how did the trigger go? Got some sleep? I'm with you in thoughts; go girl!
Okay... gotta leave those pjs... and take that Pilates mat out! Joy! Hail suffering!
Take care girls,
Sophie
Congratulations BFP 
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). congrats on triggering tonight! 17 follies is fab! wishing you the best for EC! The girls here are great, so if you have questions, ask away!
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