1st IVF in August - Any possible cycle buddies?

[meggs1012]

Hang in there Jill!!!! It's not over til you see that the test comes back negative!!! I am really starting to learn how bad this whole process "sucks" : ) So fascinating at first to know that this is really how it can be done and then sucky to find out that it doenst work everytime....and i think it SHOULD! : ) So know that I am so thinkin of you guys!

What I know of now, I have about a week to go before the ER and ET.....sooo, im going to enjoy this last week of still feeling like its going to come out positive and just think about how great it can be, enjoy this week before im wanting to buy stock in First Response-because I KNOW I wont be able to hold out. Im going to do ALL I can to stay away-but I know I will be soooooo tempted! Kinda makes me crazy to think about it all!

[ceiba]

Lindsey and meggs, I actually have found the PIO shots the easiest of all. Like julianna, I don't think I'd do them for fun if I didn't have to, but half the time I literally don't feel a thing. And having DH do them is actually nice- it makes him feel involved in the process, and I don't even have to see what's going on! He always brings a hot pad for my butt for after the shot, and usually I'm not even the least bit sore afterwards. So don't stress about those! And try, try, try to resist those HPTs, at least until a day or two before your official test. Jill, you're probably still too soon to tell. If the doctors thought they could tell for sure after 7 days, they'd schedule our betas then and not torture us for an extra week!

And jill, don't give up even if your worst fears come true. From everything I've read IVF usually takes 2 or 3 tries for most people. And with every cycle the RE learns a little more about you and DH and can tweak the process for better results next time. Now, I am still not convinced that you won't get that BFP this week, but don't give up your dream whatever happens!!

[julianna26]

Less than a week left to go for me on my 2ww challenge! My DH is refusing to allow me to get a HPT so he's killing me. I guess it's for the best though... but I'm DYING!!!

Not many symptoms but almost constant slight watery discharge (sorry if TMI - ) and sometimes feel a little nauseous, but could be the new prenatal vitamins I switched to (was taking a women's multivitamin and extra folic acid pill before) or the progesterone. Not sure. Some very mild cramping off and on but nothing that really feels like implantation or anything, which is a BUMMER. I'm not sure what to think, just wish I KNEW!!!

Jill - IT's NOT OVER TILL THE FAT LADY SINGS!!! Just remind yourself of how many stories we've read on here of women taking HPTs, them being negative, and getting a positive beta result and being completely surprised! Those HPTs are evil, so even though I'm tempted, very very tempted, I'm glad my DH is flat-out refusing to allow me to try one. 1. They are very sensitive and can be faulty and 2. my Dr and RN have delivered such good news to me all along and called my DH that I want - out of hopefully good luck - them to be the ones to call DH with the results... just like they have with everything else so far. So DON'T GIVE UP just because some silly HPTs are saying no... because a lot can change with those beta tests! I'M ROOTING for you tomorrow!!!

Better get back to work. I will talk to you all again soon!!

[meggs1012]

HEY GIRLS!!!

SOOOO, LIL UPDATE FROM MY ULTRASOUND/BW TODAY. THE NURSE SAID THAT EVERYTHING LOOKS OUTSTANDING, AND I HAVE 6 REALLY GOOD ONES AND ABOUT 14 THAT WILL CONTINUE TO GROW IN THE NEXT 5 DAYS...BC RIGHT NOW THEY MOVE THE RETRIEVAL UP TO SUNDAY AND TRANSFER ON TUESDAY!!!!! EEEEEK : )

I AM SO HAPPY THAT THEY'RE SO IMPRESSED WITH HOW EVERYTHING LOOKS, THAT I THINK THINGS HAVE GONE SO WELL THUS FAR, THAT IM REALLY NOT LOOKIN FORWARD TO ANY TYPE OF DISSAPPOINTMENT. THE NURSE WAS LOOKIN AROUND AND WAS QUITE AMAZED AND THEN WHEN SHE WAS WRITING IN MY CHART AND TRYING TO FIGURE THINGS OUT SHE KEPT SAYING HOW WELL I JUST "TOOK OFF".....SOOO, IF NOTHING ELSE I SUCCEEDED AT THIS PART : ) HEHEHE....THEY REDUCED MY GONAL F SO I THINK THAT MEANS IM GETTIN REAL CLOSE...KINDA MAKES ME QUEAZY!

HOPE YOU'RE ALL HAVING A WONDERFUL DAY-BABY DUST TO EVERYONE-JILL...WHEN DO YOU FIND OUT?!

MEGGS

[Jill_n_Mark]

Thank you all for trying to keep me positve I go in tomorrow at 8AM est and probably will not be able to post til I get home around 6 PM est. I am really trying here to stay positive but I have to be prepared for the worst words in the world I have heard those horrible words...I'm sorry but you're not pregnant...3 times before and it just kills me b/c 1--I want this so badly and 2--I am at work and everyone has to witness my emotions. I don't know how I could've made it thru this process without you all. I really, really am hoping for BFP and wouldn't know what to do with myself if I was told that I was pregnant! Well, I guess I will let you all go for now and update you girls tomorrow.

Please, please keep me in your prayers

[Lindsey_08]

I had my first bloodwork and ultrasound check since I started my stims on Friday. According the message I recieved everything looks pretty good. I have 20 follicles, 1-12mm seversl 8's 9's and 10's and some that arent large enough to measure yet. They have me continuing my meds the same and I go in again on Friday. The ultrasound tech said that by then almost all of my follicles should be large enough to be measured. My ovaries are beginning to feel very swollen but not too painful as of yet (except for during the ultrasound this morning...ouch). Anyway....

Meggs- I can't believe they are moving up your ER! That is exciting. Sad that we won't be on the same schedule anymore but still exciting.

[Bean]

ceiba and Snow congtats!!!
i'm really glad for you!
I started my stim on friday august 31 like Lindcey ,today I had fist U/S and bloodwork.RN told me that I have good response and should keep the same dosage-I'm taking Bravele,Repronex and Lupron
have to be there tomorrow
i 'm trying be optimistic ,but there are some things that scared me overstim
hope it would work fine.
Jill i wish you positive results


Meggs I wish you luck :

[Jill_n_Mark]

Hey Girls!

I am afraid it's a BFN for me

I don't really know what we're going to do at this point. I really had to convince my DH to go thru IVf and now that it didn't work....I doubt he'll be up for it again

Well, I will stay in touch and hope the rest of you get BFPs.

Take care,
Jill

[meggs1012]

Im so sorry Jill! I know there isnt really anything we can say to make it "better" but know that you're being thought of....keep us updated, and take care of yourself!!!

[Cocoa]

Jill... I am so saddened to hear the news you got today. I have been following your posts and was so hoping for a BFP.

You know, my DH actually got mad at me when I tried to talk to him about IVF but two years later (and after many, many "no"s) I am pregnant with twins. I just had to be very prepared and knowledgeable and able to answer ALL of his questions (and there were A LOT of them). Bottom line... he said he loves me and he said that if this was so very important to me then he would do it and accept the outcome. It took a very long time coming from a man who did NOT want any more kids (we have one son - 14) our son is perfect... He even said he was too old (he's 50).

I will pray for your DH's heart to soften for you so you can make informed decisions and work together for a family.

We are here to support you and to hope that you keep hope alive.

Cocoa

[Bean]

Jill[b] sorry to hear that news,I really wish you and your husband not to give up!!!
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[julianna26]

Jill
I am so so sorry. All of us are here for you.
Big (((((HUGS)))))) from all of us.
Please don't give up hope!

[Jill_n_Mark]

Thank you all! It really makes it easier knowing I have so much support My RE called me today and wants us to have post-consult next week to discuss what happened and where we go from here. I do think we will try IVF again, but not right now. I will keep checking in to see how all you BFPs are doing.

Take care and I will be in touch.
Jill

[julianna26]

Jill - It's really good to hear you are going to try again. Definitely agree with you to take a break though. This experience is just too physically and emotionally draining I think everyone needs a "reboot" now and then!

Lindsey08 - how are things going with you? Lots of follies growing in there? GROW FOLLIES GROW!!!

Meggs1012 - Wishing you the best of luck for your EC on Sunday!!! GROW FOLLIES GROW!!!

BABY DUST TO EVERYONE!!!!

As for me, I test on Monday and am trying to stay positive!!! Still haven't given in to any HPTs and am just trying to get through each day. I only have today, Sat and Sun to get through now and it should be smooth sailing. I took off Friday and Monday from work so DH and I can spend time together and so if the results are good Monday, we can celebrate and not be at work! I'm not even going to say the other scenario...

Talk to everyone soon! Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers for Monday!!!!!!!

[Aliann09]

Hello Ladies, I have still been wathing your progress and keeping my fingers crossed for BFP's!

Jill I am so sorry things have not gone the way that you were hoping you are still very young and have plenty of time. You and DH will work things out. My DH was not ready for all of this and I have put him through so much but after time he saw how unhappy I was and it was breaking his heart he knew that we had to try everything I am sure that your DH will come around, good luck with what ever you decide.