Started Lupron 10/31...anyone on same cycle?

[itsgottawork]

Hi Ladies,
It is great to hear that everyone is doing so well in their 2ww!
Congratulations on your positive POAS tina0! That is spectacular news!
And, to all you other girls, I am impressed by your strength to wait. For me, it has not been if, but when, to test. I bought a 3 pack last week.
dancinnancy, I am sorry to hear you had to deal with OHSS. It sounds horrid. I admire your attitude about it. Your embies are already lucky to have you and your strength pulling for them!
I had a bit of a breakdown last night. I kept thinking I was getting my typical PMS symptoms. I only get head aches just before AF and I had a couple on Thursday and Friday. I was getting very negative. After my PIO injection, I lost it and was a wreck. My poor DH was very supportive though and we talked about what to do if this fails. We are planning a trip in Jan/Feb and he said we'd really do it up and get our minds refocused and stuff if it was negative. It was really sweet. I do think I'd need to get away.
After that, I secretly decided to test this morning. I got the digital tests as I know I would be scrutinizing over the shade of any line forever and figured it was better for me to just read "pregnant" or "not pregnant." I actually got "pregnant"!!!! I am so excited. My husband says we can't get too excited because it could be a false + and I told him I took it more to get my hope back than for a definitive answer. I really needed this to get me through the week. I don't go in for my beta test until next Monday. I am SO jealous of you ladies finding out this week. So, at least I have this for now. I am finally back to feeling pregnant until proven otherwise!
Thank you so much ladies for all of your great discussion, hope and strength. It is so difficult to get through this whole cycle and it really helps me to read about your stories and your compassion and strength.
Good luck and baby dust to all!!!!

[tinaO]

Hello ladies!!!

4ourbaby - so nice to have you back! Sounds like you have been busy! It is interesting that you said you quit your job in order to give yourself a better chance at this - good for you! I think that was an excellent idea. I also quit my job in March after 10 years of a lot of stress, responsibility, managing people, too many hours, etc. Of course, I took a different job, but definitely a step down from what I was doing and I have the chance to either go to the office or work at home. I end up working at home probably 3-4 days a week which is awesome! I am so thankful for not having the stress I once did. I even had high blood pressure and was on meds for that...and now that is even gone! Anyway, I wish you the very best and keep thinking positive!!!

Dancinnancy - hey, girl! How are you hanging in there?? Bless your heart with the OHSS!!! As if we don't have enough to worry about during this time - I feel for you!!! That was my biggest fear as I have polycystic ovaries - the reason I could never get pregnant on my own. You sound like you are a strong woman and continuing to think positive which I admire. Hang in there!!! Those little embies are probably just as tough and determined as you!!

itsgottawork - I am glad I have one fellow POASticker! My husband laughed at me as he knows how impatient I am!!! He looked at me and said, "you just couldn't wait, could you?" Ok girl - yours said "pregnant" - YEAH!!!!! When was your trigger shot? I will be pulling for you!!! Try to wait 2 days before you take another (if you can!!).

MBG - Hello! How are you hanging in there? Still feeling pregnant until proven otherwise?? I admire you for not POAS. I wish I had the patience, but no such luck! Story of my life! I am a total Type A personality and patience has never been a virtue of mine.

Janedoe - how are you? Hope you are doing well!!! I think you are testing on the same day as most of us!

Well, as for my update....I waited 2 days and POAS again this morning. Keep in mind that I am using the First Response HPT's. I took my trigger shot 14 days ago today (Nov 26th) and yes, there are 2 lines again. I have to assume this means good news at this point. My cramping is starting to subside a little, but I have had no sore boobs and no spotting. I do feel kind of nauseated, but usually more at night. Who knows! Anyway, the line is looking darker, although probably not by much. Just a few more days till my beta!!!

It looks like MBG is the first to test!!! Hopefully I put the right info below for each of you, but be sure and check!!

MBG - Beta on 12/13
TinaO - Beta on 12/14
JaneDoe - Beta on 12/14
4ourbaby - Beta on 12/14
dancinnancy - Beta on 12/14
itsgottawork - Beta on 12/17


LAIVF - BFP!!!

[itsgottawork]

tina0- Congratulations on your second positive HPT!
I hear you about no patience and being type A. I might be guilty of that myself. My trigger was at 3:00 AM, Tuesday, 11/27. I tested 13 days and 4 hours after the trigger. (Yes, I calculated to the hour. Not that I have given much thought to this). My nurse said the trigger shot lasts 10 days so I think this is great news for both of us!
I have already planned my next test for Thursday morning and the final test on Sunday. This way I will have hope throughout the week.
Thanks for putting everyone's dates down. It is exciting to track. I can't wait for the end of the week!

[MBG]

Hello!

You girls are so wonderful! I love getting on here because everyone has remained so positive!

TinaO: So excited to hear about your 2X postive with HPT! That is AWESOME!! I am normally not a very patient person...but my fear is getting the best of me on this one! I am actually fearful of a little stick that you pee on!!

Itsgottawork: Woohoo!! On the Postive HPT! I am soooo excited for you!

4ourbaby: That is sooo awesome that you have been able to take off work to focus on your cycle. I have to say I am jealous!!

I think I am going to take a 1/2 a sick day on Thursday. My emotions are going to be going a little crazy that day....pretty hard to keep focused on work!!!

Dancinnancy: You little sneaky sneakster!! That is wondeful that you have a connection like that! I too will have my cell attached to me! Probably checking it every 10 minutes to make sure it is working properly!!


Love ya gals!! BFP's to all!!

MBG

[4ourbaby]

Hi Girls!

It's so great to be back! I need all your positivity and excitement! LAIVF, tinaO, itsgottawork: I want to rub your bellies for luck!

itsgottawork: Congratulations on your positive HPT!! Yahooooooooo! And I think a vacation getaway would be great no matter what the result! Just relax and enjoy.

I had a breakdown last night too! I have no idea where it came from. All of a sudden, I just lost it. But, as usual, my wonderful husband was right there to help me pick up the pieces and feel better! I think I am just getting so anxious about the beta test on Friday. And I am really just terrified of getting a negative that I am starting to feel overwhelmed. We try not to think ahead, to just take things one day at a time. It just seems to be increasingly difficult to do that.

Some days I just really can't believe that this has happened to us. My husband and I talked about wanting to have all these kids even when we first started dating. It was so important to us. I just can't believe that I haven't been able to give them to him. (yet). And he is sooooooo good about everything. He's never once blamed me, or gotten upset about anything. He is just so positive all the time.! Anyway, he spent about an hour talking to me about things last night until I was so worn out from crying!

tinaO: Congratulations on your SECOND posititve HPT! And thank you for organizing everyone's beta date. I didn't realize so many of us were testing on the same day!

MBG: I say take a sick day! Take a full one if you can! I'll be thinking of you!

Thanks for everything, girls...AGAIN! xoxoxox

[tinaO]

Hello all! Another day, another POAS! I believe I might have a bit of an addiction! I just never knew those darn things had 2 lines before!!! I mean, who knew??? They have only showed me one big fat pink line in the past, so I just can't stop staring as the 2nd line that I never knew existed....miraculously appears!!! My husband thinks it is hilarious. He looks at me like, "You did not just go take another test, did you????" Well, yes, I did!!! Want to come see??? I told him at this point if he brings me a stick from the yard, I might try to pee on it just to see what might happen!!! Help - I think this must be what an addiction feels like!!b Ok, just thought I would make you ladies laugh a little this morning. I know this is a crazy week for all of us! Today is day 15 since my trigger or actually 14 days and 9 hours since my trigger shot (see itsgottawork - I calculated to the hour now!!) and it looks like the line is getting darker. I am still anxious about Friday. I will not feel relief until I see the results of my blood test. I wish they could take me sooner. My cramps have started to fade some which is nice and I am feeling nauseated some at night. Other than that, I don't feel much different.

4ourbaby - Don't break down now, girl!! You are in the HOME STRETCH!!! I know how hard this is, but you know, one way or the other it will all work out. I truly believe that. I would sometimes think that maybe my husband and I were just meant to adopt and give a child a life that maybe they would not otherwise have had. I just always think that if we want to be parents, then we will be one way or the other. You and your husband sound like a wonderful couple and I believe you will indeed get pregnant. So, hang in there and hey - you are pregnant until proven otherwise!!! And we are all here to support you!!

MBG - I agree that you should take at least 1/2 sick day on Thursday. Screw work - we may just have a celebration in old Arkansas on Thursday!! And I better hear your scream of joy a few states over here in Texas!!

itsgottawork - Hello, my other POASticker!! Are you holding out until Thursday to test again? If so girl, you got more patience than I do!!! I will pee on anything right now!!! I think I might just have to go buy the one that says "Pregnant, Not Pregnant" just so I can see the word "Pregnant". I know, I know, I am losing my mind....

Hope everyone else is hanging in there. Even with the positive HPT's, I am still a nervous wreck and want the blood work on Friday to prove that all looks good. You would think it would relax me, but it hasn't! I could be certfiably insane soon. Then again, we probably all could with all these hormones!!!

[Jane Doe]

tinaO and itsgottawork- CONGRATULATIONS !!! on the positive HPT. That is a great news

tinaO- I love the addiction you are having!!! It's a nice one to have

4ourbaby- There seems to be a couple things in common between us.
I left my career too because of the risks associated with it. I was in biotech research, it was very demanding in terms of being on feet all the time and unachievable deadlines not to mention the dangerous chemicals used around the lab. We just decided that the stress of the job was not worth the money and we decided to cut down our expenses and be a 1 income family.

And, I know how you feel about your DH. It's the same way I feel about my DH. I had 4 days of bedrest after ET and I was advised not to climb stairs so my DH has been doing all the house work (along with his job work) as our bedroom is upstairs and I can't go down to the kitchen or laundry room. So I feel like the poor guy is slogging away but there has been not a single word of complain from him or any negative thoughts too. I really admire him for his positive attitude and helping nature. I THANK GOD for giving me such a wonderful Husband.

Is everyone else planning on POAS? I am thinking of doing it on Thursday just to be better prepared for Friday.

Goodluck to all on POAS and BPT.

[itsgottawork]

Hi Folks!
MBG - I think you should take the whole day off too. I don't know how to take 1/2 a sick day without being sick. It is just easier not to come in and I don't know how you could concentrate anyway.
That said, I am going to work on Monday though. (I guess I don't follow my own advice. But, I off for the rest of the year starting that Thursday so I can't take Monday too). I figure I must think positively and the sticks have to be correct so they will just confirm and give me next steps.
I am impatient though, so I plan on testing again and if I get another BFP, I am going to beg for a beta test this week. My theory is I will be running out of progesterone on Monday and if I don't find out until that afternoon, I won't have time to get what I need for that night. Do you think that will work? he he he, I think this is a good plan. How can they say no to that reasoning?

4ourbaby - I figure the breakdowns go with the emotions of pregnancy and it is a good sign. I am not usually so emotional so my thinking is that has to be it! I am glad your DH has been so great with everything. It definitely helps to have my DH's support. In a way, I think this is bringing us closer.

Jane Doe - I too left a more demanding job 2 years ago. Actually, tomorrow is my 2 year anniversary at my new job. I'm in IT and was managing a team in the US and Canada and was travelling north every other week. It was crazy and we knew it wouldn't be good to maintain that schedule. We were planning our wedding at the time and knew we'd be trying for kids soon after so I took a position with no travel closer to home. The hours are a lot better and I know it will be better for parenting but I do miss the fast pace and work environment of my old job. In the long run, I know it is the right decision but it is frustrating that it has taken so long to get there.

tinaO - you are my hero! My husband asked for some warning before I POAS because I kind of shocked him with it Monday morning. I already told him I plan on Thursday morning and again on Sunday and he's okay with that. Now I am thinking, it couldn't hurt to get another pack and do one tonight and maybe tomorrow morning? What do you think? Should I? Should I? It would take so little to convince me.
I have not felt nauseas since the ER. But, I am still getting headaches off and on. I saw online that that can be a early symptom too so I am still hopeful. I get some minor twinges in my stomach but I have figured that was more bathroom related then a symptom.

Oh Ladies, I am thinking about this constantly and can't wait to know for sure!!!

Good luck to all. Just a few more days!!!

[tinaO]

Ha - just talked the clinic into taking me in a day early for my test!!!! I can't stand it any longer. The nurse responded cautiously with "well, you are probably pregnant if you are still testing positive". I am still paranoid of the trigger shot being the culprit. She sounded too cautious, so moving me up a day may help my insanity. If not, I may empty out the store of their HPT'S!!!!!!

So, I am testing Thursday now with MBG!!! My test is at 9 a.m.!!!!

[MBG]

Hello


TinaO: It is so wondeful that you keep getting Positive's!! I am soooo nervous/anxious I could jump through my skin. I have continued to have this dull cramping type of pain that will not go away. I have tried to do a little research online and apparently this type of pain is fairly common in gals that are indeed pregnant. I am trying to use this as a positive, but you know how those negative little thoughts like to creep in and take over.

Thursday could not come any sooner! Glad to have a test buddy.maybe some of your good vibes will rub off on me!!

Itsgottawork: Sounds like a valid reason to test early to me! Good luck! I hope your clinic can understand your diar situation!!

4ourbaby: Hang in there girl! I know this is such a difficult time. You are so lucky to have such a wonderful DH! everytime a negative thought creeps in...try try try to put a positive one its place...I know, easier said than done..but you have to try! I too have a hard time beleiving this is happening to me. It can seem a little surreal at times. But we can't focus on why we haven't been able to concieve in the past....we must focus on what we are doing right now to get our little wee ones!!!

Sending extra amounts of baby dust your way!!!!

And of course....love and babydust to all!

MBG

[LAIVF]

Hey ladies,

I love all of these positive pregancy tests )).....keep em' coming!!!!

Just got my 3rd beta = 4011

& my stomach is huge......ladies, get ready for that progesterone....I haven't gained any weight, but it gives you a false sense of "could I be showing this early"....it's almost bizarre. DH looks at me at night & I can tell he is like...."geez, instantly she looks 5 months instead of 5 weeks".....so I have spoken to a few girl friends who said this is exactly what the progesterone will do...so get ready .

We go in for our u/s next Wedneday !

Praying for everyone!!!!
laivf

[BBdusts]

Hi ladies,

I am new here, just had ET last week 3rd Dec. Transfer 1-8cells, 1-7cells and 1-6 cells. My test date on 12/15. I am so scared now especially since my bbs not as sore as before. Last week they are so tender to be touched but now they are ok. No cramping at all. Don't know what it meant.

I am so tempted to POAS as there is one stick available at home and it always in my mind. But my DH told me not to, I think he worried I might breakdown once I found its negative. This 2 ww waiting really a challenge. I even quit my job just to make sure I am fully rested and have stayed at home since ET. My DH even requested me to be hospitalised right after the ET, which our doctor found a bit too extreme.

Now just dreading the test date. I hope it will success and I keep telling myself to adopt the positive thinking of "you are pregnant until you are proven otherwise". Been sleeping all the time so I won't think too much.

[tinaO]

Hello all! I believe my obsession with the HPT's must end. The chick at the drug store actually recognized me from 2 days ago and looked at the box and said, "Did the other box not work for you"? Can't a girl request a second opinion? She was a sweet, young girl who unfortunately knows nothing of the life of the infertile quite clearly! Ok, so I took my last one this morning. I really like the ones that say "pregnant". Those are really fun. I know it is ridiculous, but I actually can't believe the word comes up. I am excited to do my blood test tomorrow. The 13th is a lucky day for me - my husband and I were married on the 13th of a month....actually, it was friday, the 13th if you can believe that! Scary, huh? It was not intentional!

MBG - One more sleep, girl!!! That is all we have!!! I will be thinking about you and sending good vibes your way!!

BBdusts - welcome to our humble thread. Don't read too much into your symptoms as everyone is so different and some women have none before their test and they get a BFP! Your test date is right around the corner, so don't POAS...take it from me. Those things can cause havoc in your life! And my boobs aren't sore, so don't stress about it. Just relax and think positive thoughts!! We wish you the best!

LAIVF - thanks for coming back in to check on us all! Congrats on your 3rd beta!!! You are well on your way!!! Yeah!!! You kicked us off with your BFP and now next up is MBG and me!!! Well, and itsgottawork who broke down like me and starting the POAS!!! I think we have some more BFP's coming up very soon!!!

itsgottawork - any luck getting your test moved up? I am so grateful they moved mine up one day. I am going out of my mind!!

Hope everyone else is hanging in there and thinking positive baby thoughts!!

Tina

[itsgottawork]

Hello Ladies!
Just a couple more days now!!

LAIVF - congrats on such a great beta number! And, thanks for the heads up on the new look. We should all be so lucky! Are you feeling okay? Do you feel pregnant or pretty much the same?

Bbdusts - Welcome to our thread!! I wish you the best of luck on Saturday. I was a lot more sore last week than I am this week too. Seeing as I am over analyzing everything, I sometimes wonder if all of it is really just in my head. I think looking at symptoms is just another way to torture use during the 2ww. You are definitely pregnant until proven otherwise!

MBG and tinaO - Good Luck tomorrow!!! Please post as soon as you can! I know you might be doing other things like jumping up and down and celebrating but remember we are thinking of you and can't wait to hear about your BFPs!!!

I have some great news. I did end up going to the drug store immediately after work last night and bought a couple more tests to tide me over until my next digital test on Thursday. I just got the one with the 2 lines and let me tell you, if you are considering POAS, the digitals are so much better. It is just so great to see the word "pregnant" on the stick instead of dealing with the one line or 2. I did see a second light line yesterday but I was thankful for taking the digital first as I would have gone crazy wondering if the line was dark enough. Tomorrow morning, I am going back to digital. I agree with tina0 - It is ridiculous that the word actually shows up and when it does, it is amazing! Much more exciting than seeing a little line. I also agree with tinaO that POAS is addictive and they are like lays potato chips you can never stop at just one.
That's not the great news though. I called my nurse this morning and told her about the 2 positive tests and explained how my progesterone was going to run out and I just didn't know what to do. She looked up my chart as she wondered when my trigger shot was. When I told her I took the first test 13 days and 4 hours after the shot she laughed and said that was good enough and that I am most likely on my way!!! She said to go ahead and order some more progesterone and that I can go into test Friday morning for confirmation. I can go in at 7 AM! Yahoo!!!
I really don't think I could last until Monday.

Good luck everyone!!! Here's hoping we are all doing a lot of celebrating this weekend! I know I am going to go out and buy "What to Expect When You are Expecting" when I find out. I'm also going to get a Christmas ornament that says we are expecting. Not that I have put any thought into any of this. My husband definitely fears I am setting myself up for devastation if the beta isn't good. But, I must be positive. Just 2 more days now! Does anyone else have any plans?

[waitingforMia]

Congrats everyone on so many BFPS - All of your positive thinking is contagious!

MP