JULY/AUGUST Cycle Buddies- Come Join the Fun

[chriss]

Lisa, I've heard that about the small meals. Really happy for you.

Chelle, I did not respond well to the stims myself. I had a bunch of scans and now it looks like the most I have is three follicles. I had a few other smaller ones ,but they didn't develop. I don't know how quickly they can grow, it seems to vary form person to person, follicle to follice. Would they do the transfer with only one follicle? My clinic usually wants at least three. Have you considered IUI? I feel for you. Don't give up hope things can change. I've heard of some people who stimm extra days for the little ones to catch up. Maybe that's an option for you. Good luck.

Yarnista, great news about school. If things work out, my transfer will be about a week before school starts. I'll have a week to chill out before I start. I've been going in early to do as much as I can ahead of time. Have you been doing the same? Did you tell collegues? I'm keeping it quiet at school.

ICSI, how are you?

TITI, welcome

Have a great day everyone. -chriss

[bernie01]

Hi girls

Sorry I was on this thread at the beginning but have been slack at joining in the last month what with one thing and another (we have had house guests staying due to the flood - dont ask!) still they have gone home now and I can hog the pc and chat as much as I like!

I am now at the same stage as Chelle. I had my scan on Friday which went well there were about 12 follies she measured (from 11-14 in size)and am back in on Monday for what I hope will be my last scan before EC (Wed) & ET (Fri). All being well, fingers crossed. Hi Chelle, thought I would join you back here!

LisaP I am so pleased for you, how have you been feeling? I do love hearing good news!

Good to be back in the thick of it.

Bernie

[ICSI GIRL]

how is everybody????? i swear i literally have more withdrawels not being able to get online and check in w/ you guys than the anxiety of this dreaded 2ww!!!

seem to be hangin' in there......i have moments thats for sure!! but overall ---- not SO bad......except just last day or so -- been a little worried about AF's arrival (not a good thing for somebody on their 2ww) --- just cuz i've been having some of my "classic symptoms" --- little zit on the chin (HELLLLOOOOOO - can you say give me a break already!!! i'm 33 fricken years old -- enough w/ the zits!!!) lets see, what else -- oh the attitude --- oh i'm feeling really bad for my dh and 2 teenage sons last day or so i've been a wretched *****!! and i can't tell if its cuz i'm letting the anxiety get the best of me or if good ol' AF!!!!!!!!!! been dyin to get online just to vent a bit - but been very busy......atleast that's a good thing........i don't know girls --- i just don't know!!! at the drop of a hat i feel like i could be a ball of tears -- for no reason at all! in one minute - i feel very positive overall about where i am and then a minute later - in tears cuz i i'm so fearful of a bfn.............TALK ABOUT EMOTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! soon enough i will have some answers.....and i go back to work on monday - so that should help pass the time til thursday...

Lisa - so you're already gettin' the "morning sickness" eh??? i soooooooooooooooooo wish to be having morning sickness!!! ha, ha, ha -- isn't it crazy what we wish for when we're in this boat!!

~~~ STICKY BABY DUST TO ALL MY FRIENDS!!!! ~~~~~~~~

[boluwa2008]

Hello ladies,

Thanks for welcoming me to the thread .
Is anyone doing natural cycle or has done natural cycle in the past?

Helen

[yarnista]

Chriss I do need to go into school next week and do some
organizing of our equipment.(I'm a phys.ed teacher) They
have yet to hire a sub for me to work with as my fellow
teacher is out on maternity leave until Jan. So I'm
stressing a little about that because in our district
we have unlimited class size so after ET I may have
80 kids on my hands! My first marking period is in the
pool so it shouldn't be too bad.
In March, my first IVF I told a lot of people in my school
about it and then kind of regretted doing that when we
had a BFN. But the plus side is I had a lot of friends
who supported me at school too. This time just my
closest friends know about it.
Bernie01 I hope everything goes well for you!

ICSI girl I felt the same way during our 2 ww back in March, did
a lot of crying. What an emotional rollercoaster it was.

I have my first u/s of my follies on Monday. I'm a little afraid I won't respond to the meds like I did back in March because of my recent weight loss. My doc said he had a patient recently who lost 30lbs then didn't have a good response to the meds.
There's no use in me obsessing about it because I am doing everything I can. I'm thinking about getting a massage done this week, has anyone done that while stimming? Hope the rest of you are doing well.

[wishfull27]

Hi everyone

Been a bit iff colour so not had chance to log in for a few days - I am sure its all psychological but had worse AF pains ever, with sickness as well - hopefully last for a while if all goes to plan!

My emotionms are all over the place too - I am assuming thats the drugs - is anyone else like that - also got biggest bloated belly going and headaches!

Hopefully all we are all going through will be worth it in the end

Much love and baby dust to allxxxx

[Chelle]

Thanks girls as always for all your support especially Lisa PA and Chriss. I'm still willing my follies to grow only two days now till I find out where I stand (Scan on Tuesday). Lisa PA I had to laugh wouldn't we all love to have morning sickness, boy does IVF make you say crazy things, we actually want to be feeling sick it's mad.

Hi again Bernie, glad you've come back and re-claimed your PC. Good luck with your follie scan again tomorrow, let us know how it goes, you may be on the two week wait before you know it.

Hi everyone else, hope you are all doing good.

[Chelle]

Chriss

Sorry didn't answer you properly and sorry you only have 3 follies too, it's the pits, I'm gutted. They won't do a transfer with only one decent sized follie as there is only 80% chance of getting an egg from it and then it would have to survive ICSI so they don't want to waste our money, they would rather start a new cycle as it does not count as one if we do not go to theatre. I know this makes sense but the waiting just kills me it's actually painfull.

Thanks for your post, and for all the support from all you girls, it means a lot.

[Chelle]

LisaPA, I read back your posts and it was slightly encouraging. but you went from 8 to 12 follies, I only have 5 so I'm still really worried. Oh god I hope that I can look back like you are with a BFP wondering why I got my knickers in such a twist.

Anyway sending you a big hug and lots of rubs on your baby belly.

[chriss]

Hi everyone,
Hope you are all doing well. I need some advice, I am faced with a very difficult decision. I have 3 follies that are of good size and one smaller one that may/may not catch up. This is my first IVF. Should we proceed with IVF or go to IUI? We did have success with IUI once befor but I miscarried at 71/2 weeks. My DH has low sperm count. We just don't know what to do. Doc will go either way. It's up to us and we are at a loss. We have enough insurance to try a few times yet we don't want to waste it if the chances are slim. What are the chances that the few follies I have will make it out of me and fertilize, etc. Is it better to keep them inside and try IUI, as it worked once before? Don't want to waste precious eggs, I don't have many. Confused!!!! What are your ideas/experiences? Must make decision tomorrow morning! Thanks-chriss

[wishfull27]

Hi everyone
chriss - csan't help you not been in the situation, but I am sure what ever decision you make will be the right one for you and DH

Chelle - good luck for scan tomorrow - grow follies grow

Bernie- how did the scan go today - ggod news I hope

helen - what do you mean by natural cycle - new one to me!

Icsi girl - not long till thursday - everything crossed for you x

Hope everyone else is ok - baby dust to all - grow follies grow, stick embbies stick xx

[boluwa2008]

Hello everyone,

Hope everyone had nice weekday.

Wishfull27- what I meant by natural cycle, is that I do not have to take any medications, to develop my lining; I only had to take baby aspirin. I develop my lining naturally and I just wait to get a surge, which happen today. So, I am schedule to my FET on Saturday August 25th. I am starting my progestrone and estrace on Wed.

Helen (aka Titi)

[yarnista]

Had my first ultrasound since stimming started today and I have 22 follies altogether! I'm so excited and feeling really hopeful for this try at it. The nurse also said my lining is good so thats relieving news. I was really worried because I'm on a lower dose of meds this time.
Chriss, I'm sure whatever decision you made was best for you and DH.
This whole process can be so very difficult.
Are any of you trying accupuncture too? The naturopath didn't schedule me another appt until before ET and I feel like I should have another one this week, anyone have experience with this? Also is anyone trying massage, I think I might go for one this week.

[chriss]

Yarnista, that is awesome news, you did very well! Looking forward to hearing more good news from you. My co-teacher is on maternity leave as well. I will also be working with a new person for a bit. I'm trying to keep a good outlook about school starting. I hope that being busy will help me get through this. Good luck to you. Wishing you the best with fertilization, etc.

Chelle, what's going on now? Where are you at? I'm thinking of you. I know how disappointing this can be. But every cycle is a new chance. If you do not go ahead with this cycle, how soon can you start again? Do they have any ideas of changes they can make to your protocol? I've heard that a little tweaking can go a long way. I had a friend who had two follies and the next time they didn't use Lupron, they used Antagon and she had ten follies.

Wishful, in response to your question about emotions, Mine are all over the place. I've never cried so much in my life. Other days I feel energized and hopeful. I'm bloated too. I'm tired of the shots, but in reality, none of it is that bad. I would be willing to do this as often as necessary.

ICSI, you are getting closer! Sending you good wishes!

LisaPA, How are you doing???

We decided to go ahead with the IVF cycle and not switch to IUI. Doctor thought the odds would be better with IVF. I have four follies now. HCG shot tonight and EC on Wednesday.
Have a great day everyone! -chriss

[bernie01]

Hi girls

Yarnista, 22 thats amazing! I thought my scan went well yesterday I had 7 over 17 in size and about 6 or so under which may take the numbers up (I think LisaP went from 8 to 12?). I took my late night jab last night, so will be having my EC tomorrow at 8.30am. So, I am working from home for the rest of the week, day time tv, chit chat on the thread, and a little bit of work thrown in every now and then.

All being well, I will have the transfer on Friday. I was chatting to a lady at the hospital who told me she was on her second attempt as her embies didnt survive the night first time around and she never had the transfer. So more than ever, it has made me realise that each step is a milestone, so I am not getting too carried away.

Hopefully hear from you later today Chelle, fingers crossed for you. x

I havent had any wierd emotions yet, (although my dh may disagree!!) I have been abit grumpy on occasions, but that can be normal for me, I got so tired on these jabs, I was useless by 9.30pm (that can also be normal for me!!)

Take care

Bernie