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Discussion group for all topics related to infertility including preparation for pregnancy, causes, investigation and treatment of infertility.
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Christine B
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Post by Christine B »

Vicki - I guess what I started to feel last night was kinda like cramping and pressure in my lower tummy but different than menstrual cramping - plus sore breasts/nipples once I removed my bra (sorry for so much detail) It's been a little strange since I was on the Estrogen and Progesterone for a week before I started getting mild nausea in the mornings. I found it strange that it didn't affect me from the beginning. When I went through this my last IVF try - the progesterone did not make me sick. So I am still erring on the side of caution and saying it's prob the medication - but it's definitely been a different experience this time around. I'm a couple of years older as well so that could be why I might be reacting differently to the meds. Still praying for a BFP so we will see!

Hope you are hanging in there! Thanks for the good wishes!

Love,
Christine
ME 37 / DH 38 TTC 5 years
3 MISC's, 6 IUI's
1st IVF - 3/05 - Meagan Elizabeth 12/7/05
2nd IVF- 4/07 - Abigail Jane 1/1/08
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charlie78
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THE APRIL BUDDY GIRLS Image


BFP's:Image Image

Miss Piggy
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Jesjes: 9dp5dt ~ 119
11dp5dt ~ 349
13dp5dt ~ 900
Sonogram 2nd May
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MarciaLOurhope4baby
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Donna 13dp3dt – 163
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HOPEFUL2007
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On the dreaded 2ww: ImageImage

N77 1 embie snuggling in! 5 totsicles. Testing:
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Christine B 2 embies snuggling in, testing: 1st May
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Bigwhitehappydog: 2 embies snuggling in, testing: 3rd May
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Jackie – 3 blasts snuggling in, testng: 4th May
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Vicky77: 2 embies snuggling in, testing:
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Stimming: Grow follies Grow! ImageImage Image

Vlada 1st IVF/ICSI 20 eggies collected, 19 ferts! ET 27th April Image
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Sugarmama 1st IVF 3 ferts! ET 27th April Image
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Emmaobrien = 2nd IVF ICSI this time! EC-30th April
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Smartie – 3rd IVF EC 30th April Image
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Geckogirl = 2nd IVF started stims 19th April
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JenJen
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Kate26 2nd IVF, Hoping for EC 1st week in May
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Carrie – 1st IVF
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Jolis 1st ICSI Image
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KARIA = 3rd IVF start stimming 26th April
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Down regging: Image

Cori – started Lupron on 17th April
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Waiting for AF: Image

JOVIGAL = 2nd IVF (short protocol) waiting for prolactin levels to come down
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Waiting to begin:
Marsxp
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Not sure what stage you are at! Let me know and I will update you!
AGALLAGHER = 2nd IVF
KRISTIN (Bubby101) = 2nd IVF
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Charlie in our thoughts and prayers
Nicolamark in our thoughts and prayers
Rebecca in our thoughts and prayers
Steph in our thoughts and prayers
Sher8 in our thoughts and prayers
Anie2007 in our thoughts and prayers
Lisa in our thoughts and prayers
Snow White in our thoughts and prayers
Croella in our thoughts and prayers
Amysharon in our thoughts and prayers
Melly in our thoughts and prayers
Susan (gbnut) in our thoughts and prayers
Daly in our thoughts and prayers



Hope everyone is well!
Charlie x
Me 30, DH 29
3 x IVF & 1 FET all BFN
IVF number 4 = BFP!!

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Vlada
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Post by Vlada »

Hopeful,
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vlada :D :D :D :D
Christine B
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Post by Christine B »

Charlie - Thanks for keeping that great progess list up to date! I hope all is going well for you. Take Care!

Love,
Christine
ME 37 / DH 38 TTC 5 years
3 MISC's, 6 IUI's
1st IVF - 3/05 - Meagan Elizabeth 12/7/05
2nd IVF- 4/07 - Abigail Jane 1/1/08
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Post by vicky77 »

Christine....I am very positive that you are having pg symptoms!!!, I will be looking forward for your BFP present this weekend :wink:

Charlie.....thank you so much for the list, I know it must be a lot of work, so thanks!!!!. BTW, my test date is May 7th, thank you!!!!!!! :)

Amysharon...I am sorry about AF, I hope you can achieve your dream in your next cycle......
Vicky
4th IVF 09/07....:D BFP !!!! :D....Benjamin born 06/18/08
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geckogirl
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Post by geckogirl »

Hi Everyone,

Lots of good vibes on this board today!

Hopeful - I am so happy for you!!!

Christine - Sounds like you will be next!

I have a question. Today is my 9th day of stims and my doctor said she didn't need to see me until Monday - day 12 of stims. I have lots of follies - 7 of which are around 10mm and a bunch that may catch upl. I am worried because last cycle I only needed 10 days of stims before the HGC shot. Is is a bad sign to need several days more of stims? My RE didn't seem worried. Has this happened to anyone else? I am wondering if it is age related.

Anyway - good luck everyone. Stay positive!
ME 45 - DH 44 DS born 2008
FET - August 2009

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Christine B
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Post by Christine B »

geckogirl - I felt the same way this time. I had kept an Excel Spreadsheet to keep track of all the meds and dosages and tests, etc from my last IVF. (Call me a geek!) I duplicated it for this time and I had the same issue as you. I stimmed a couple of days longer than the last time since my follicles need to grow a little more before they could do the retrieval. My response to the meds was a little different this time - but it is completely normal. They want your follies to be approx 17-18mm to get the best mature eggs. And yes the follies can grow a lot in a couple of days. So hang in there - you are doing great. Good luck to you!!

Love,
Christine
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ME 37 / DH 38 TTC 5 years
3 MISC's, 6 IUI's
1st IVF - 3/05 - Meagan Elizabeth 12/7/05
2nd IVF- 4/07 - Abigail Jane 1/1/08
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Smartie
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Post by Smartie »

Thanks for all the warm welcomes xx Image


Hopeful, congratulations on the BFP, what was your level Image

Well I had 2nd scan today, and EC scheduled for monday, so fingers crossed I get some nice mature follies.

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend xx
Me: 30 DH: 34 - TTC since 2002
9x cloms - all neg
2x IUI's - all neg
2 x ICSI/IVF - neg
Currently doing IVF/ICSI #3
All other tests normal
Unexplained Infertility
Christine B
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Post by Christine B »

Smartie - Best Wishes to you on Monday for your ER. Hoping you get many great eggies to work with. Good Luck!

Amysharon - Wishing you the very best for the next cycle when you begin again.

Take Care Ladies!

Love,
Christine
ME 37 / DH 38 TTC 5 years
3 MISC's, 6 IUI's
1st IVF - 3/05 - Meagan Elizabeth 12/7/05
2nd IVF- 4/07 - Abigail Jane 1/1/08
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Christine B
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Post by Christine B »

Good Morning Ladies,

I hope you are all doing very well today! I am 9dpt with my blood test 3 days away so I tried a First Response HPT and it was POSITIVE. The line wasn't very dark but definitely obvious. I'm a bit excited but will keep low key and test each day until my blood test to make sure. I didn't have HCG at transfer so this might be the real thing:)

Best Wishes to Everyone. Have a great weekend ladies!

Love,
Christine
ME 37 / DH 38 TTC 5 years
3 MISC's, 6 IUI's
1st IVF - 3/05 - Meagan Elizabeth 12/7/05
2nd IVF- 4/07 - Abigail Jane 1/1/08
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Post by vicky77 »

OMG OMG OMG Christine I told you!!!!!!, I knew you were pregnant!!!!!!!!. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!, so you had the best birthday present ever...(don't tell that to DH, so he gets you a nice gift anyway :wink: ). We'll be waiting for your confirmation next week!!!!, wooohooooooo Image Image
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Post by doddo72 »

Congrats Christine! I am so excited for you!!!!
Congrats!!!

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Post by JackieG »

Christine,

So excited for you!! Congrats!!

What are your symptoms?? Do you have any??

Again, good for you!! :D
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Wow....you ladies have been busy! Sorry I have been MIA but it has been really hard for me this time, with both sis-in-laws pregnant and everything. I am having my surgery on Tuesday and I hope this works. My new doc thinks it should only take 4-6 months and we sould be pregnant naturally. It is only day surgery and takes about 1 hour. They have to reconnect the tubes layer by layer...he better take his time...LOL I can try with my 1st cycle after my surgery. I should start mid-May and ovulate about May 26-30....if all goes well. We leave on vacation June 2nd so the 1st 2WW will go by quick. I am due to start 2 days after we get back.

You all sound so wonderful and I have missed you all.

Hopeful-CONGRATS!!! This is great news and you will be an great MOM!!! Happy Mom's Day!!!

Donna-CONGRATS!!! Wow...just what the doc ordered. Tell the DH Congrats as well.

JesJes-How are you feeling??? Getting fat yet...LOL I wish I was!!! Sorry to hear about the dentist, are you OK??? Hope it doesn't hurt to bad!

ChristineB-CONGRATS!!! When is your Official test date???

JackieG-You made it...the 2WW will be over before you now it and then that baby will be growing and growing!!!

HappyDog-Stop worrying...I had all the symptoms and I was BFN so no news is good news.

Vicky-Good luck and you are officailly PUPO!!!!

Welcome Smartie!

For those of you that did not get the news you were hoping for, my heart goes out to you and your partner. I hope all of you much sucess in the furture, keep you spirits up and try to keep the faith! God has a plan for all of us!

I will keep in touch! Good luck for those of you in you 2WW!
ME 38 DH 36
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Post by geckogirl »

Christine - Woooooo Hoooooo!!!!!! I am so excited for you! Let us know your beta numbers when you test. Enjoy the next 8 months!
ME 45 - DH 44 DS born 2008
FET - August 2009

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