May/June Cycle Buddies

[TansRN]

Hello Guys

I am still so happy about things. I am still sitting here smiling girls. Now I am full force cheering on the rest of you in this wonderful positive group! I will be posting my beanie pictures as soon as I get them home! I am thankful to have you guys here to support and to be supported!!! Thanks

Sophie
I just want you to know that you are not alone in your situation. I too have no one in my physical world who knows what all of those things are like that you described. All the waiting and anxety that goes along with each visit and each stab. Is is not fair to expect them to understand. They Just can't. It is so important to have the support though and that is why you told your grandma. There is nothing wrong with that. You need to have some support and she did what she could. The cool thing is that we have each other here. I mean I remember a time when there was no internet and I would have been totally alone. I am so sorry that your grandma's ears are going downhill with regards to her hearing...that is horrible. You did not let yourself down. You have great things going on and you needed someone to communicate with. This is lifting yourself up!!! So happy that you were able to sleep in this AM!!! By the way I love Rice Milk!!!

tpiper
I don't know if I told you WELCOME or not but I want to say it now. I have had a busy week. I find it hard to get anything done on the computer because I am always on here chatting! I alwas think that this is more important than anything else right??? We are fast moving but fun!!! Join right in! I rode bicycle all last year and walked every day. That is the extent about what I did.

ltaylor
I enjoyed reading you aricle that you copied into the board. It was interesting. Thank you...

Mandeeq
I am a nurse and in grad school so I participate with a lot of research studies and papers. I agree with Sophies posting 100% I also agree that you are free to do what you want to do. I am backing that up. Bed rest for the 2ww is totally not good. I have read the studies girl. I practice medicine from an evidence based research standpoint. In medicine we do a lot of things just because "thats the way we have always done it". What does the research say? I have not found one single study that supports bed rest. In some studies pregnancy rates were less because of decreased blood flow to the uterus. Most studies show that there is no difference in pregnancy rates between 20 minutes of bed rest and 2 weeks. I just thought that you should know-you need to be informed and not just doing what people say because they do not know any better. I am very into informing patients and letting them make their own decisions. Just for your brain! LOL

Marsha
I live in MI and I am taking a RV trip and we are stopping in Chicago to see the Aquarium and the Museum of Science and industry. I can't wait! Good luck tomorrow! I am rooting for you girl! Let us know when you can!

[hrobinson]

Sophie- I just want to reach in this computer and give you the biggest hug. We go through so much and it is so hard. Unless they have been through IVF they don't understand how much harder it is for us going through "the process" of getting pregnant. Most people jump in bed and within a few months their pregnant. We go through so much heart ache, and the not knowing is so hard.
You almost made me cry.
Thank you for sharing your feelings with us. I am happy that you were able to confide in such a wonderful person.

[marsxp]

Tanya - wow, good that you're having the trip...the weather's very nice.... when are you stopping by in Chicago.... you will love the aquarium and museum.... im not sure if the body in motion exhibit is still in the museum .... in the aquarium, if you have time, stop by the coral reef exhibit... it's beutiful .. they have to bring all of those stuff here from the Philippines...... [i'm from the philippines by the way ]

has anyone heard from those two that are testing today?? bunky & the other lady? [sorry i forgot her name]

anyway, we're having a party here with all those names up in the preggy section ..... cant wait to have everyone's name there...

xoxo,
marsxp

[PMApsy]

hello guys,

you didn't think I would seriously turn that puter off, did you? LOL I moved my pile of articles on the deck! I didn't read them, I wrote some unrelated stuff instead, but at least I took them out of the bag, LOL!

Tanya, you're the best. Thanks so much for replying! I know it's not fair to expect them to understand, but deep down inside, that's what the irrational part of you wants when you share your IVF experience with someone. But hey, you're right. There's nothing wrong in seeking support. Especially from my grandma. I'm so lucky to have her, you know. Both of them actually. They're both such intelligent women! For a few years now, I've confided them stuff, but they've almost done it more than I did and it's amazing, for me, to be able to know the women, not just the "grandmas", see what I mean? I've sent an email to my uncle and told him about my grandma not calling me since her hearing exam because she was so embarrassed and didn't want to be a pain. She's taken internet lessons, you know! And she did a college certificate in world's religions during her seventies! (sorry, ranting here). I'd really like her to go ahead and buy a computer. She thinks it would be too much a fancy given that my grandpa would have little to no interest in it. But it would make communication so easier with a webcam, email.. chat.. or if we could find a phone that displays subtitles (you speak and the phone display your words in text). WIth that, she would have no trouble hearing what I say (she's not completely deaf, but over 60% hearing loss at the very least).

Anyway, thank you so much for saying what I needed to hear sweetie. And about the sleeping, to be honest... LOL I could have taken a nap this afternoon. And gone to bed at 9pm yesterday! But I'm SO against taking naps that I just went on the deck and relaxed. It's such a lovely day, you know. It made me feel much better, and now your post did the rest! THANK YOU SWEETIE!

If you knew how happy I am that you got your BFP! Did you tell your friends and family yet? If you want to discuss original ideas for telling them, you can pm me (I know that this kind of discussion might offend some; it's a tricky subject on this part of the forum), because I LOVE discussing this. I saw amazing ideas this afternoon, LOL!

... and Rice Milk is AMAZING for oatmeal! It makes it so creamy and smooth it's almost a sin!

hrobinson, you're so sweet! When you said you wanted to reach into the computer, I almost felt your arms wrap around me! I'm so lucky to have you guys! You're 100% right, and I put all the things you said in my pocket. Your comment about jumping in bed made me smile. I, too, use that expression to highlight the difference between "us" and "them". And it makes me think... LOL my Quebecker grandma (the one I called today) once told me that she never had trouble getting pregnant. "In the evening, I would look at your grandpa and we just knew we were going to make another little quebecker that night! Three weeks later I felt nauseous!" LOL she's so priceless! It's so true that we're more mother-daughter than grandma-granddaughter. I'm sorry if I almost made you cry, HUG! It was not my intention! But I'm feeling MUCH better now!

marsxp: I can't wait to have everyone's name in there, too! We can do it!

Okay, time to go back on the deck and enjoy the end of the afternoon until my sweetheart comes back from work!

Sophie

[jen779]

Hey Gals!!!

Sophie...I am so sorry that you are feeling down...you just broke my heart! I know exactly how you feel. Sometimes I just wish that there was someone here that understood my hardships...but like Tanya said thats what we are for. I think it is okay to rely on your family and friends, if you feel comfortable doing so, for support. I call my mother and mother-in-law everytime something changes in my IVF status. If I didn't have them to talk to...I don't know what I would do. You need the support of your grandma and that is why you opened up to her. Don't feel guilty...it just shows your love for her and deep down you need that support. So sorry to about your grandmother's hearing...I went through the same thing with my grandmother. She refused to wear a hearing aid for the longest time. She eventually broke down. I think you need to pamper yourself right now...do something to lift your spirits! Just think how close you are to having your family!!!

I agree on the comment about the no bedrest! My RE suggests home rest...NOT bedrest. I think it is important to take it easy, no heavy lifting or anything strenuous. Especially in my situation, because I have a clotting disorder. I will make sure that I am on my feet!!!

tpiper55...My RE does not want me to workout in the gym. As a matter of fact, she recently wrote me a letter to freeze my gym membership for the next 3 months. I am also doing acup...I think I have been going to 8 weeks now. I am also going to have a session before and after my transfer.

ltaylor...that article was crazy...60 years old!!!

marxsp..how are you feeling??? I am sure you are ready for tomorrow. Any signs or symptoms yet?

Jenn...how are you feeling???

Tanya and Jovigal...how are the Mommies??? Still on cloud 9, I'm sure!!!

Okay...time for dinner! Hope everyone else is doing good!!!

[Pat19]

Hi Ladies,

I'm bored on my 2WW already and it's only been 2 days. lol

What are you other ladies up to on your 2WW?

Also does anyone know if it's safe to take Multi Vits, as I've had a bit of a cold and feel I have no energy at the moment.

mandeeq - I'm not too bad, thanks for asking and yourself hon?

Speak Soon
Pat
X

[TansRN]

Pat
Aren't you taking a prenatal vitamin at all? That should really be enough..I wouldn't OD on the vits!!! I was done with the 2WW as well on day two. It is so tortuous!!!

Sophie
So glad that you were able to relax on the deck. It was a beautiful day. It is so true what I said !It really is. You are lucky to have your Grandma's. I have mine too and I love them so much. They are the best. I have just told a few of my close friends and some of my church family so they can pray for me and the baby. I will not make the major announcement at work until 12 weeks which is the week after the 4th of July and/or I am showing whatever happens first! lOL I am still so excited about it and still can't believe that it is happening! How are you doing with the stims?


Marsxp
I will be coming in August. I am so happy about it! It should be a fun time. I love the city!!!


Jen
Oh yeah girl. I am totally on cloud 9. Still there although sooo tired!!!

[gbnut]

Sophie hope you are feeling a bit better today sending (((((hugs)))))) to you. It is hard as no one really knows what it is like apart from the people experiencing it and even then we are all different. Even our dh do not know what it is like to be pumped full of drugs an dhav eno control of our emotions etc. I would not feel like you hav elet yourself down by teling your grandma. You need to stop being o hard on your self. we have taken the decision not to tell anyone about our FET apart from my manager at work and i have finding it very hard not teling my mum i hate having to lie to her but on the other hand i feel less pressure as i am not under the microscope and i will not disappoint them. it has been a stuggle for my family as my dad is terminal and he just wants me to be able to have a baby an di so what to that for myself but also for him as he would be so happy. Due to his illness there is a lot of pressuer as he is in and out of hospital so se took the decision not to tell them as they jsut worry about me. Anyway sorry i rambelled on but i would not be able to do it with out the support from people that are going through the same as me.

Pat i take weel women mutli vitamens . I have been working from home in my 2ww an dwatching lots of TV. I took it easy for the first few days but now i am aout and about just doing no lifting etc.

marsxp thinking of you. Hope your dreams come true.

Hi to everyone else hope you are all well.

With regards to bed rest we were told for the first three days to take it easy. after that i can carry on but no heavy lifting only gentle walking as exercise and no sex . I have always been signed off work but only due to me working on a psychiatric ward so i am at more risk otherwise my clinic would have had me at work. but this time i am not signed off but am working from home catching up with my paperwork.

Well still no signs from me just a little af pain at night but nothing else. Normally i have lots of af pains by now so taking the lack of them as a good sign. It is a bankholiday weekend over in the uk but our weather which has been nice is going to deteriate so no nice weather at the weekend. we are going to see Pirates of Carabeen ( sorry my spelling is bad).

What is everyone else going to do at the weekend???

Susan x

[mandeeq]

HI SOPHIE

Sophie: sweetie I hope you are feeling a bit better I am sending you BIG HUGS I know exactly how you feel. Sometimes, The hall situation of IVF it is hard. The people will not understand Unless they have been through IVF. I have sister she marriage two years after my marriage and she have 3 children and she is expecting another baby, I love my sis but she don’t understand what I am going through the process and that is why I don’t tell any one I am doing IVF Treatment except my mum I love so much my mother she is like my best friend, mum, dad, she is everything’s to me but unfortunate I have lost on 9th April last month She died unexpected died on asthma attack she was feeling well, she was not sick or had illness at all, (Same times I said myself I will stop the hall IVF Treatment) it’s so hard.

We are not alone we have the support from wonderful people such as you and the other ladies who are this thread. (I LOVE YOU Sweetie and BIG HUGGS)

I Like the information Bed rest and Agree 100%

Hi to everyone else

[arizonakiwi]

Hi Guys,

Sorry I have been MIA for a few days, we had ET today and our baby is safe in it's new home. It had been a challenging few days, I am still really sore, tender and really bloated, add to that I have developed a cold and a nagging cough that worries me every time I cough.... but tomorrow is Saturday and I'm looking forward to reading all the posts from the last few days and catching up with you all (sorry I havn't been keeping up - but you are all in my thought.)

Love and hugs to you all and thank you for your support

Angela

[gbnut]

Angela all the very best for the next 2ww.

Susan x

[tpiper55]

Good Morning Ladies!!!

AF CAME!!! AF CAME!!! I called my RE's office yesterday because I was concerned that it hadn't come yet and I didn't want my day 3 to fall on Sunday or Monday when Labcorp would be closed. The nurse there told me that the FSH levels can be drawn anytime between day 2 and 5 (although day 3 is definitely preferred), but that I could get my day 3 bloodwork drawn at the hospital if labcorp is closed. Sooooo MY JOURNEY IS BEGINNING

On a serious note, I had my yearly visit with my gyn on Wednesday and during the pelvic exam he said he felt fibroids. He said he's sure that the size and location of them will NOT affect my IVF outcome, but I'm still a bit nervous. I'm going in for an U/S Tuesday morning so the RE can determine what, if any, impact the fibroids will have on my IVF. I hope all goes well on Tuesday.

ltaylor - Thanks for the welcome , I hope all goes well with your acupuncture next week.

Sophie - Hugs to you!!!!! Your post yesterday was really touching. In fact, it probably touched me a bit differently from some of the others here because I am still among the realms of people who DON'T understand exactly what you are going through since I'm at the very beginning of my cycle. When I talk to people about it now, they seem so supportive, but that's probably because neither me nor the people I'm talking to FULLY understand this journey. In four or five weeks, it will probalby be different to talk to these same people because I will be LIVING IVF at that time. I will understand - but they still won't (including DH). Thanks for giving a newbie like me a peek into the future of this IVF jjourney...I'm so glad I'll have you guys during that time. Did you ever read those articles? I'm working from home today and have a document to prepare, but ummm, well you see where I am, right? (hee hee)

Tanya - thanks for the welcome! This forum is definitely more important (and more FUN) than doing actual work oh, and congrats on yoU BFP

[jenn]

Angela- good luck!! Welcome to the 2ww. I am so glad everything turned out ok and your baby is back home!! Best of luck to you. Take it easy!

[PMApsy]

Hello sweet ladies,

I'll have to be quick today, for I'm a little swamped and I'm at the hospital (for work of course). So I can't stay on the computer for long. I'll come back during my lunch break and do the list, plus personals.

We went to the clinic this morning. We were there at 7:15am; doc showed up at 8am only... gosh I hate when they have us show up early and they come in with their coffee, easygoing, and 30 minutes late... anyway...

So, we saw about 20 follies in total! Technically, it would be super great, but many of them are still somewhat small. He warned me that we might not find an egg in each. He told me that I could expect the same result as last time (about 14 eggies). I'm not complainining, 14 eggies is amazing, but LOL with the new meds and new dosages, I had expected a better performance, you see? And it turns out... that I won't trigger tonight, not even tomorrow, but Sunday. I have to go back for a third u/s. So we're looking at EC on Tuesday, and ET on Friday.

Hehehehe I was disappointed when the doc left and pouted to my DH... and right away, he said, "Oh come on, it's only one more day after all!" They just don't get it, don't they? LOL and this time I snapped, I couldn't help it. "Well, you're not the one taking the meds!" I'm just tired of feeling those tender ovaries because of the cysts and being tired. I think it's the Repronex; I don't remember being tired during my last stimming.

BUT! I'm not complaining. Who cares if I get the same number of eggies; the fert rate could be higher, and embies could be less fragmented this time. I don't need 14 babies, just two! I should keep seeing things that way. Plus we have 4 little frosties. Who cares if I have to do two more days of stimming if my eggies are more mature as a result? I'm NOT complaining!

THANK YOU SO MUCH ladies for your amazing support. Wow, I didn't mean to sound so dramatic yesterday, and maybe it was not that, but simply that it touched something that all of us experience at some point or the other.

I can't wait to do those personals, but ladies, you're absolutely priceless and you all deserve a BIG CHUNK OF CHOCOLATE... DIPPED IN FUDGE!

See you in a bit, lots of love,

Sophie

[hrobinson]

Quick post. I have officially 2 hours left of work and then I am on vacation for 79 days:) YEA!!!! I just love being a teacher this time of year.

Was doing a good job with Lupron until last night Got the shot halfway in and then I could not push any further...thought I was going to have to take it out and start all over. However, I just sat there for a minute (with a needle half way sticking out of my leg), regrouped and pushed extra hard. My whole leg hurt after that. Makes me not want to do it tonight

Tanya- When are you going to Chicago? I have never been there, but would love to go visit sometime. DH just doesn't like to travel too much...unless it's to the mall. How long are you going to be gone for?

Marsxp- What exactly is the bodies in motion exhibit? Is that where you see the inside of your body and what goes on in there? My mother and SIL were talking about that thsi past weekend, said it was pretty contriversial. Have you seen it?

ltaylor- Thanks for the article. It was very fascinating to read. I cannot imagine being 60 years old and having a baby. I just know how worn out my dd can make me and I am half that womans age. However, we, women always seem to pull through.

Pat19- I don't know if I welcomed you here...I am on and off on this board...but welcome....As for a multivitamin, I take Flintstone Vitamins. I have taken them everyday now for about 10 years. I did not start taking PreNatal Vitamins with my dd until I was about 8 weeks pg. Even then I took the PreNatal, and continued with my flintstone vitamins.

Angela- A cold can be so miserable. I hope you get to feeling better soon.

Tpiper- YEAH for AF FINALLY showing up. It amazes me how when we don't want her she is right on time. However, when we want her, she takes her sweet little time showing up.
I am sorry to hear about the Fibroids. Nothing seems easy for those of us going through IVF. At least the dr. didn't think it would interfere with IVF.

To everyone else, I hope you are doing well. Hopefully everyone has wonderful weekend plans.