Sept/Oct. Cycle Buddies

[fijibabie]

Hello there ladies

I wonder if you would mind if I joined your group? My name is Barbara - but don't call me that - everyone calls me Barbs.

I am 33 - going on 34 and am beginning my second IVF cycle. Our first IVF cycle ended in a pregnancy and then devastatingly in a miscarriage. The miscarriage was at 11 weeks pregnant. This was at the end of June. We chose to miscarry naturally but had to have a D&C after four weeks of bleeding. The Doctors wanted me to have two periods before trying again and I am in the middle of that second period now. So on the first day or so of that period I began the estrogen tablets. I go in for a scan on Monday next week to see what the lining is doing etc. We have only two embyos in storage so I am hoping and wishing really hard that they survive. Our clinic only puts one embryo back but will put in two if the quality of one or both is not flash. So we will be looking at implantation in about two weeks.
Anyone here had luck with frosties?

Good luck to all you ladies!

Barbs

[nerms]

Donna I'm sorry that your worse fears were confirmed....well me too...i got a BFN. I started bleeding yesterday, only very very light but I know it was a bad sign because the same happened in my last cycle. I tested yest night and it was a BFN, I went to sleep feeling calm as the earlier warning sign had prepared me a little, but it's 5am I can't sleep,and I feel crushed and can't seem to see beyond this negative. Why me? I had all my hope and faith in IVF and now I'm beginning to wander if anything is going to work!

This really is soul destroying stuff.

Thanks for listening and your support.

Nerms

[christie76]

Oh Nerms, I'm so sorry. That is awful news. Are you still bleeding? Maybe you should test with FMU. Sometimes at night the hcg isn't strong enough. I feel so bad. I'm thinking of any way that the test could be wrong. Will the doctor have you come in to confirm if it's negative or not? I can't even imagine how I'll feel if I get a negative tomorrow. I'm trying to prepare myself, but I know I'll be crushed. I'm thinking of you Nerms.

-Christie

[nerms]

Hi Christie, thank you so much for your message, I wish you all the very best for tmw...hopefully odds are in your favour....and i'm praying for a strong BFP for you. Wish you all the luck in the world, keep up the PMA! Dh will be back and you'll be fine...got everything crossed for you. I actually feel ok and quite philosophical about the result and I understand that everything happens for a reason so I just have to hang in there, my time will come!

Thanks

Nerms
x

[christie76]

OMG! OMG! OMG! It's actually a BFP! I'm in shock. I've never had a BFP before. I'm shaking right now. I keep looking at the test, thinking that I'm imagining the 2nd line. My dh's flight from Vegas got delayed by almost 4 hours, so he doesn't land until 10am and won't get home until noontime, I bet. I don't know if I can wait that long to tell him. I barely slept all night. I kept waiting to see if his flight took off and I kept wanting to test. I made myself wait until 7am. I think I'll drive over to my best friend's, who lives 3 miles away for tea and surprise her. She knows I'm testing, but I think I'll tell her that I'm waiting for him to get home. Wow, is all I can say. Thanks so much for the PMA. It's been so hard at times to remain upbeat. I almost feel guilty posting my BFP, when Donnell, Donna and Nerms didn't get theirs. I've been thinking about you ladies everyday. I'm praying that you get your BFP soon. I'm going to stick around to check and see how you all are doing. How are all of the other Stimming Sallies doing?

-Christie

[carolina1girl1]

That is soooo great christie!! congrats.. Hopefully you are the start to many more to come.
melanie

[keddie]

Donna, Nerms and Donelle, I'm soo sorry and all my prayers are coming your way right now. Nerms is right your time will come one way or another!

Congratulations Christie, that is wonderful! This is such a rollercoaster ride isn't it? Hard to know what to think when you hear or see a BFP...I didn't even believe it!

I had my scan yesterday and they saw one little sac in there and one tiny "grain of rice". They said everything was in the right spot also. We were hoping both little embies made it but we are happy to see at least one little guy/girl, it definately makes me breathe easier!! We saw a little pulsation for the heartbeat but it's too early to actually hear yet. They said I was 5 wks 4 days yesterday.

My doctor made sure we knew the risk of m.c. also but said right now everything looks fine. i"m just praying we can make it to the next appointment. Everyone at my work pretty much knows and I know I couldn't handle bad news at this point. I have a good feeling about it though so hopefully the little emby will keep growing!

Welcome Barbs, I'm so sorry to hear about your m.c.. that is aweful! I'm wishing you all the luck in the world with this second transfer!

Take care ladies!

[tilly3709]

Donna, Nerms and Donelle-I'm so sorry I'll be praying for your and your DH's.

Christi and Keddie-Congrats It's so great to hear some good news!!

Welcome to the group Barbs and good luck with your FET. I know the pain you have experienced with your m/c. I myself experienced the pain of a m/c and a d&c after 12 weeks only to turn around and have to have another d&c two days later as the doctor did not get all of the tissue the first time around and my body began to go into labor to delivet the remaining tissue. Keep your head high, you will get your BFP and carry to full term.


well, for an update on us. After our cycle was cancelled due to one follicle outgrowing the rest, our Dr. suggested we do the trigger shot and have timed intercourse so we did. While I don't expect anything to happen since it hasn't for the last six years and all the IUI attempts were failed, I am experiencing extrememly sensitive boobs (sorry if tmi). I ususally always am sensitive about a week before my AF but they are extremely sensitive they hurt to touch and forget about sleeping on one (ouch!!). Is this due to all the stimms and med's I did? AF isn't due for another 1 1/2 weeks is it possible she's arriving early because of the meds?

Thanks ladies and good luck to all!!

Michele

[albany07]

Oh my, I never expected all this activity since the last time I checked in. My heart goes to you Donnell, Donna and Nerms. This is the time to keep your dh's near and let them know just how special they are. They are the best at hiding thier own emotions while they are busy putting Neosporin and Bandaids on ours. Big ((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))) and lots of sisterly love. I know it's a little early and I don't mean to be intrusive... but has anyone planned and dates for transfers or new cycles?

Congratulations Christie!!!! What is the due date? Check out www.bellydancematernity.com, outlet section. They have way cute high end maternity clothes on sale (I bought a couple things - in anticipation, especially cute: black or brown long tube dress for $10).

Kelly - that is sooooo cool! Same goes for you on the maternity clothes.

Sorry I missed so much... Thank you for all the kind words girls. You are all in my heart and prayers. I send everyone warm wishes and plenty of sticky baby dust. Don't loose the faith girls! This is going to happen!!!!!

Ingrid

[christie76]

Thanks everyone. I still don't believe it. I went and bought a digital test, just to be sure I wasn't imagining the line DH was so excited. I left the test on the sink in the bathroom. I thought for sure, he'd have to go once he got home. Well, he sat around telling me all about his trip. I kept thinking of things to get him to go in the bathroom. After about an hour, he finally went in there. He couldn't believe it. We are both so exhausted. I haven't had a good night's sleep since he left. He didn't sleep at all in Vegas. I can't wait to do my progesterone shot and go to bed. I have 2 tests left, so I think I'll test again tomorrow and Fri., just to be sure. I can't wait to find out my Beta #. This feels so surreal. I've taken so many hpts and never had a + before. I keep looking at the test. I wonder when it will feel real. I'm crossing my fingers for the rest of you ladies who will be testing next.

-Christie

[wantinglilones]

Hi girls!!!

Went in for first u/s and the doc could see a little sac in just the right place...and then he saw another one!!! Yes we have TWINS!!!

Honestly I was totally surprised. I was completely ready for a singleton and was actually taken aback when the doc said "there are two". DH was jumping up and down with excitement. So cute.

Next u/s on Monday we should hear the hb's. i think the reality of twins will really sink in at that time - it's all still so surreal right now.

Now i've got to take a 1/2 hour and get caught up on what y'all have been doing.

Love, luck and lots of gooey sticky baby dust to all.
Lisa

[Eimear2]

Congratulations! It really is good to hear good news. I'm new here - hope you don't mind if I join your group. I'm on day 5 of the 2ww. I'm really starting to get panicky as I keep feeling like I'm getting my period. I get bouts of tears even though I know I should be keeping calm and relaxed. I seem to be venting all of this on my husband - and at this stage I just don't know if I can cope. I just have an awful feeling that it's not going to work.

[christie76]

Lisa-
Wow, that is amazing news. Instant family. I'm so happy for you.

Eimear2,
Please don't think like that. I've felt like I was getting AF for the last week and a half. I still do. It can be a good sign. The 2ww is the worst. I think it was the hardest part of this whole process for me.

I'm still in shock. I had to take another test today, to make it real again. I go in tomorrow for my beta. I can't wait to find out what the # is. For those of you who are prego, when did your dr. switch you to suppositories or the gel? Will they do that tomorrow after my beta? My progesterone oil is almost gone.

[Eimear2]

Thanks Christie, yeah - I agree that the 2ww is the most difficult part - so far. It's really reassuring to hear from someone who understands - why didn't I find this forum earlier?? I'm feeling a bit better now after having a good cry with my mum on the phone.

Enjoy tomorrow, Christie.

[christie76]

Just to warn you, the crying doesn't stop. I've been having mini-breakdowns for the past week. I was even crying yesterday. I think it has a lot to do with lack of sleep. It's good to let it all out, though. I'm still having af-like cramps. It really freaks me out. I have a friend who is 5 weeks ahead of me and she said she is still getting the cramping. It's totally normal. It stinks that pregnancy symptoms are so much like af symptoms. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed for you and everyone else who will be testing soon.

-Christie