AUGUST/SEPTEMBER CYCLE BUDDIES!

cheekskuss · Post by **cheekskuss** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:52 am

i am going to have to get some of that numbing cream because if i feel what i felt last time i dont think there will be a fourth try

lala i dont want to tell anyone like some people are ingnorent to like a co worker of mine her fiance has twins from ivf and the names she calls the kids scientific projet all kine of bull if you know what i mean so i rather just keep it to my self so i dont have to hurt nobody this is enough stress on its on and i know everyone on the boards no what i am talking about.

amybbc · Post by **amybbc** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 1:10 pm

Haven't posted in a couple days so just wanted to drop in and see how everyone is doing. I wouldn't mind getting some of that numbing cream also I have been having nightmeres about the shots and am not looking forward to them at all. Well I hope that everyone has a good day.
Amy

Julieboo · Post by **Julieboo** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 2:27 pm

I don't think the shots are that bad. The Lupron shots, for me, were super easy. The stims were a little more difficult, but not too bad. I did the shots in the thigh after icing the spot thoroughly. For the stim shots, as soon as the DH was about to stick the needle in, I pinched as hard as possible the flesh between my thumb and index finger. This works really well to distract from the pain of the injection.

I am VERY glad, however, that I don't have to deal with the progesterone shots.

Julieboo · Post by **Julieboo** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 2:29 pm

Is anybody working during this whole process?

I'm a teacher, so I was off during my first attempt, but now I'm going back to school and if all goes well EC and ET will occur within the first few weeks back.

I don't want to tell anyone why I'll be out for a few days. What's a good excuse?

lace7725 · Post by **lace7725** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:57 pm

I will be going to my local CVS to get that numbing cream once I start injections. I have NO pain tolerance - but by this is all over I am sure that will change! hehe

I work part time and lucky to have a very flexible job and hours.

Julieboo - you could tell them you are having your wisdom teeth out. Everyone always understand the few days off for that one! UUUGGGG

I fear that I might screwed!!! - my DH could NEVER do any of my shots for me. I have an aunt that lives 45 minutes away that could do them or I might have to figure a way out to do them myself ... is that possible?

I do look forward to getting to know each of you and walk through this journey with you guys! Thank you for being there!

lala · Post by **lala** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:55 pm

hi hi,

I also work in the schools. I have not told anyone at school about the IVF, but I have told my boss that I will be having two minor medical procedures done the end of August and the first week of September and I will need to be out for those two days at the least. She is very understanding and asked that I do whatever I need to get well. The wisdom tooth excuse is a good one too. People are definitely very understanding with that one.

Is everyone sleeping ok? I am sleeping horribly. I either can't fall asleep or sleep too lightly that any little things will wake me. I think I am just being too anxious. My doc said no sleeping aids and/or herbs from now on, just hot milk, warm baths, and massages. THese don't really work for me. Any ideas?

sonu911 · Post by **sonu911** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:11 pm

Hey Everyone,

I have been here for sometime now, reading through some threads especially "Do and Don'ts" for obvious reasons, just thought of joining in for some useful and lighthearted conversations.

I have strated with Desogestral & Ethinylestradiol tablets today...so started on with yet another journey. My retrieval will be somewhere 15 of next month...just keeping my fingers crossed.

I am on with my 3rd cycle of ICSI...and my stock of patience and faith is wearing away...pl help me in filling it up again.

love....sonu

Julieboo · Post by **Julieboo** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:02 pm

Lacy, I love the wisdom teeth excuse. Can I get the perks of using this excuse? Like eating lots of ice cream?

I don't really foresee a problem with getting time off; I just don't want a lot of questions. DH and I are being very secretive this time around. I told my mom about it last month, but I'm keeping it to myself now.

If I get to the point of ER and/or ET, then I'll tell the parents.

Do you ladies know a lot of people with reproductive issues? It seems like everyone we know has had either trouble getting pregnant or complications with the actual pregnancy.

Want to cry your eyes out?

See the movie "Children of Men," where women have lost the ability to conceive. Hits a little close to home (but it's fantastic).

Big strong plentiful follies and loads of baby dust to all!
Julie

amybbc · Post by **amybbc** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:50 am

julie
I am working through this whole process. I had enough vacation and sick days to coordinate everything. I have a wonderful boss who is very compassionate and caring so she knows everything that is going on, I don't know what I would do if that was not the case. Work can get stressfull but it does help the time to pass. I accually have a sister who has had two miscarrages this year and has already met the one year ttc mark I feel really bad for her but we have been able to lean on eachother and I hope that we can both be pregnant together soon. I also have a nieghbor who tried for six years finally has a little baby girl born two months ago. It is so wonderful to see peoples dreams finaly come true. This whole infertility thing is so terrible I don't think that people who are fertile really understand how much of a struggle this is. I talk to my mom about everything that is going on but sometimes it is hard for her to understand what I am going through, she was like fertile mertile in her child bearing years 5 pregnancies without even trying, I only wish it was that easy for all of us. Well I am almost in my last week of bcp before starting injections can't wait.
Amy

chriss · Post by **chriss** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 3:02 am

Hi everyone. I am new to this thread. I just joined a couple of days ago. I am also doing IVF August/September. I go in tomorrow to see if i can start the stim shots. The Lupron shots were not so bad, and believe me, I was scared. I will have to do progesterone shots, those are the ones I am really not looking forward to. Anyway, Amy... I've been TTC for a year now and during that time I had 6 IUI Cyles and one miscarriage at 8 weeks. Throughout this year of struggle, tons of people all around me got pregnant... my sister, my team-teacher, my cousin, two other teachers from my school... It's everywhere. I want to feel happy for them also, but no-one understands what it is like for us. All anyone ever talks about is pregnancy. I just nod my head during these conversations, but I want to just crawl into a hole. I know it's not good to be negative, so I try real hard to keep my chin up. This site really is helping. Thanks so much to all of you. It feels good not to be alone. If I keep to the projected schedule, I will be returning to school right around the time that I will test for pregnancy. The beginning of a school year is so stressful. I may need to use the old wisdom tooth excuse myself! Best wishes to all. Thanks for being there. Chriss

wishfull27 · Post by **wishfull27** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:47 am

Hello everyone - sorry not been in touch for a couple of days - sadly my Grandma passed away last saturday - it was a blessing thought at 98 and we have the funeral tomorrow

It was really spookey though cos my mum and I were sat talking about the whole IVF procedure and how it all works and then we got the phone call to say she had passed away - hopefully as one life ends another will start and we will all get BFP'S!!

Started the stims yesterday morning - am taking Buserlin - I have a thing about needles - but all pschological stung a little but no real pain - good old DH had to get up at 6am to do it!!! - can't even begin to think about doing it myself.

Julie- as far as excsues for work - my doc said he would put on sick note for ER/ET - whatever I wanted - he suggested minor gynae surgery- don't know whether that helps?

We had big meeting at work yesterday and having a huge restructure which means we all need to reapply for our jobs - deep joy - not sure what else can be thrown at us at the moment - will have interviews etc before 10th Sept and know by 1st Oct - perfect timing for 2WW - PMA - if i am meant to have a job i will! - hopefully won't need it for long though if get a BFP!!

My thoughts are with you all as we start this emotional journey - with love, baby dust and not too much pain with the various injections

XXXXX

lala · Post by **lala** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:39 pm

Good morning ladies and welcome chriss. I finally had a nice, deep sleep last night and gosh I needed it. I invited some friends over for dinner last night and I think I just got myself to work and work that I finally was able to get my mind off this IVF thing.

Julie-I do also notice many couples around me are having problems conceiving. We are definitely not the only ones here. My doc said 1 in 6 couples in the US has reproductive problems. I know of a couple whose religion forbids them to do any assistive reproductive procedures, although they love children dearly. I thought of sharing our ordeal with them at the beginning, knowing that we are dealing with similar things, but then decided against it because of their religion.

I also feel almost angry when people tell me that they are pregnant. It's hard to describe that feeling but I am sure many of you know what I am talking about. I remember when my husband came home and told me that his cousin is expecting again, I went straight to the bathroom and started bawling!!! I hate myself for doing that, but I can't control it. Life is so interesting. Many things seem so easy for some and yet extremely difficult for others. It does seem unfair, but I like to think when I finally have my arms wrapped around my baby, I am going to know that this baby is more special because his/her mom and dad have gone through such a journey to get it.

Have a good day, you guys. Babydust to all!!!

Shawn2007 · Post by **Shawn2007** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:44 pm

Hello Ladies,

I'm new to the board. I started a forum requesting cycle buddies for Sept/Oct but as I read through this forum I think this may be what I need. I'm waiting for my cycle which should begin around Aug.23rd. At that time, I'll being BCPs. My retrieval should take place mid Sept. Am I in the right place?

P.S
2 failed IVF cycles

lace7725 · Post by **lace7725** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:56 pm

Hello shawn2007 .... you are in the right place. I am starting BCP 08/15/07 and will be having retrival around middle of sept. welcome aboard and look forward to sharing our experiences!

Julieboo · Post by **Julieboo** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:41 pm

Lala,

I hear you. I'm not a big fan of being around pregnant people right now. Luckily, no one in my life is knocked up...yet. I know my best friend is hoping to start trying soon, and I know it will be really difficult for me if she gets pregnant before I do.

Mr. Julie and I are finally starting to accept our lot as fertility challenged. We are so blessed in other areas, and so very many things have come so easily for us. We have great families, great jobs, a great home, a FABULOUS pooch. If we're blessed with kids, so be it. If not, we'll travel the world and do all the things it would be really difficult to do if we had a larger family and less time/disposable income.

Happy thoughts of growing follies and sticky baby dust to all!
Julie

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