cycle buddy late Oct/Nov

[Grace35]

Sending you lots of good vibes today kbat!!!!!!!!!!!


Grace

[kbat]

Thanks.... I am getting a little nervous as I didn't get a call yet. After my first e/r w/ this particular clinic, the nurse "forgot" to call me to let me know about the e/t. I ended up having to page someone just to find out it was bad news--there would be no e/t. The next day the nurse did call me to tell me that she was sorry and that she thought a doctor would call me to tell me this. She also said that most of the time she gets all her calls in by 4 p.m. so if I didn't get results by then I should call. I will give her until 5 pm to call me (as per the instructions), but they usually leave by 4:30-5:00. Now I am getting paranoid that maybe she thought a doctor would call me to tell me it was a bfn. I am going to give her the benefit of the doubt since it was really busy this morning when I was there. (They had trouble getting my blood, which is extremely unusual--took them 3 tries).

I hope that this isn't a bad sign. Can't help but to worry since I am a major worry-wart.

[stephanievt97]

I'm extremely disappointed right now. The nurse just called and sad we have 5 fertilized eggs. Transfer is scheduled for 11:00 am Wednesday. I know it just takes one, but I'm disappointed all the same. I hope the 5 can hang on.

[kbat]

stephanievt97--
Keep the faith--I've never ever gotten 5 fertilized eggs. Either I've gotten none or 2 or 3 fertilized eggs at most.

As for me, I did get the call around 4:30. I was told at this point, they aren't sure if it's positive or negative.... I guess my beta was at about 2.8 ish. I was told that normally under 5 would be considered negative but something about since we put everything I had in there, then they start at 0. They told me to take the progestorne for 2 more days and then go in on Wed morning to see where that number went--if it goes up, then I would probably be pregnant. But then the nurse said if it didn't work out then I would have my follow up via phone and not in person--so now I have 2 more days to worry and dwell about it.

[Grace35]

Oh my gosh kbat, that's great news - it's not a BFN!!!! I can relate - my first beta was a 7, and they really weren't thrilled about it. But it quadrupled in 2 days, and then they made me wait 2 more days and do yet another beta. It was super frustrating and I kept feeling like they would take it away from me and say I wasn't pregnant. But my third beta quadrupled again and they left me alone after that. My first u/s is Wednesday and I am certainly nervous that it will be okay, so the worrying doesn't end anytime soon. I would take a big fat maybe over a BFN anytime though, and I think you're in for some wonderful news soon!

Stephanietv, try to stay positive and we will hope for great fertilization!!!

[nwquiz]

kbat 2.8 is good. at least you know there is something in there.so stay strong coz i see some good news coming your way. hang in there and be positive.

[kbat]

Grace--
Thanks for the encouragement. I know that mine is lower than your intial beta number, but I am hoping that it'll just go up in the next couple of days.... Out of all the 5 cycles, this is the first time I got a big fat maybe and not just a bfn.... I usually get my period about 2 or 3 days before the pregnancy test (I was doing the suppositories instead of prog. injections--don't know if it matters), but I don't have AF yet.

Thanks for your words of encouragement and prayers!!!! Good to know that there are lots of wonderful people out there.

[kbat]

nwquiz--
Thanks so much for the words of encouragement. Just a few more days of waiting. I guess I waited this long, I suppose what's a couple of more days? It can be agonizing though.

[alittlegrace]

kbat,
Be encouraged, you have hope!!! To have any positive beta number at all means something is going on. Let's just pray the little one sticks! Pamper yourself a little the next couple days; you deserve it!

alittlegrace

[cornybaby]

kbat - sounds like you may just have good news coming your way. I have my fingers crossed that your beta keep rising. Hang in there...the wait is almost over.

[kbat]

Thanks alittlegrace and cornybaby.... I will let you all know what happens tomorrow afternoon!!! I am hoping for some good news.

[starstudded98]

kbat- I'm sorry for your emotional rollercoaster, but the best things in life are the hardest to obtain. I feel like good news is coming to you so stay positive (like you haven't heard that enough, sorry).
I'm in my first IVF cycle and it's been a bumpy road too. I'm 27 and all I keep hearing is "don't worry you're so young", I'm sooo tired of hearing that! We have been ttc for over 2yrs and I have recieved a different dx from every dr.??? But now I am waiting for my test on Fri 11/30. I am so nervous. I keep analyzing myself to see if I feel any symptoms, but I really don't feel anything different than what could be due to the PIO and estradiol patch. My clothes barely fit and I've been eating like crazy, but then again it was Thanksgiving. My back sometimes aches, but I am also constantly on the computer searching out every little piece of ivf info. But no cramps, no spotting, no headaches, occasional tiredness...so I am staying positive even though I dont really feel different. Are you having any symptoms?

Baby dust your way and mine!
May God Bless you and your upcoming child!

[kbat]

Hi Starstudded98....
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I really hope that things are going o.k for you and I will hope for the best for you.....

I do have symptoms--but they seem more like AF symptoms--some cramps every once in a while (I am not one of those people who ever had to take anything for pms and pain I don't double over or anything), tiredness, lower back pain if I've been active, some zits, etc. I haven't gotten AF yet, but I guess the proges. shot will delay that.... I was on suppositories w/ the other clinic and I would always get my period before the pregnancy test. I really don't feel any different either. I am trying to stay positive and hope that my beta numbers go up tomorrow. It is nerve racking.

It is a rollercoaster. I hope that you were able to find a clinic and a doctor that fits you well. This will be the last cycle for us. When I started I wanted to go for 6 b/c my insurance will cover up to 6. I am on my 5th one, but we decided to stop after this. One is because the insurance seems to be getting more and more picky. I guess it's because they are mandated to cover. Also, although I go for all my bloodwork and u/s here in RI, I have to go up to Lextington, MA to do the e/r & e/t. My husband is a lawyer, and so it's tough to work around his schedule. The main concern is w/ having to drive home if my husband can't make it, I don't have anyone to drive me home. I don't have any family in this state and the few friends I have either work or won't drive the hour away (people in RI are kind of strange that way. I guess it's just a small state so people don't want to drive far distances). The clinic won't allow us to get a car service. It was just too stressful to deal w/ and then possibly canceling at the last minute.... The main thing I did differently for this cycle was acupuncture. Don't know if it'll help me, but seem like perhaps it help me at least get a chance.

I am wishing you LOTS AND LOTS OF BABY DUST. Please let me know how things work out.... I know it's a long wait to find out, but I will pray that you will receive good news on Friday. God Bless.

[kbat]

I did hear from the nurse today. My beta number did double to 5.69. However, I was cautioned that when numbers start out this low, I was told that basically it wouldn't be a viable pregnancy or it could be an etopic pregnancy. I have to go back on Friday. So, although it sound like it's a good thing, I am not too optomistic that this will have a good end result...

[alittlegrace]

Hi Kbat. I am sorry this has to be so difficult. I still say that you need to try to stay encouraged. it's not over till it's over.

Keep the faith,
alittlegrace