RunnerKate - AF will show! so annoying though when we don't wnat her she appears when we need her to hurry it up she takes her freakin' sweet a**** time...
Day 4 of Lupron today...we are already nervous we are going to run out...the bottle is so tiny...? anyone else feel that way? Hopefully AF comes and I start stimming so we drop down to 5 iu's of Lupron vs. 10
Kimbers312 - I do my shots in the stomach...so far just Lupron but when I start the Gonal F (2x a day) all 3 will be in the stomach per my nurse...not too excited about those days but I figure it's 10 -12 days so I can sux it up!
itsgottawork - hubby hopefully is going to kick this pnuemonia thing to the curb soon!!!
I am already way more emotional/weepy than I thought I'd be...kind of surprised since I am not normally a big crier but I guess the Lupron is already kicking in...a friend at work's dad is having open heart this morning and right when I saw her I starting balling b/c I know how scared she is for her Dad...
Feb/Mar 08 Cycle Buddies
thanks so much LB!! I really appreciate the info. I feel much better today and I think it's the combo between waiting on AF and the estrogen. 28 days?? WOW.. I don't think I take them that long. I believe I only take these for2 weeks and on day 3 i start my menopur. That's all I know at this point. I'll know alot more next week with my injection class. It's all going so fast. I have no appetite either. 1 bowl of cereal and I'm stuffed till about 3pm. Which I guess is good since I'm feeling like a fatty blob LOL!
Hope everyone is doing ok. I have to say the donut tradition isn't all that bad. I mean why not? It can't hurt. And it'll make your mom happy
LB you mentioned that you would have to be on BCP if you weren't ttc... Do you not have atleast 4 periods a year? WOW! Mine are like Clock work.. every 26-28 days she comes showing her ugly head. Then again with the IVF i guess that's a good thing.. we know what and when we're doing it.
*HUGS* Enjoy your donut. Any special flavor?
Jenis
Hope everyone is doing ok. I have to say the donut tradition isn't all that bad. I mean why not? It can't hurt. And it'll make your mom happy
LB you mentioned that you would have to be on BCP if you weren't ttc... Do you not have atleast 4 periods a year? WOW! Mine are like Clock work.. every 26-28 days she comes showing her ugly head. Then again with the IVF i guess that's a good thing.. we know what and when we're doing it.*HUGS* Enjoy your donut. Any special flavor?
Jenis
Me 32, DH 35
IVF #1 2/08
Beta -- 10dpt 170, 12dpt 379, 19dpt 4119, 26dpt 30631
It's a GIRL! Gianna Elise is on the way
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IVF #1 2/08
Beta -- 10dpt 170, 12dpt 379, 19dpt 4119, 26dpt 30631
It's a GIRL! Gianna Elise is on the way
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IrishHope - I get the same feeling everytime I give my lupron shot. I am scared that I will run out the med soon! But I guess we will be fine, our dosage seems much lower than that prescribed on the bottle.
Did anyone have any side effects from lupron? I have been feeling unusually tired/exhausted last couple of days, also had trouble sleeping well thorugh the night yesterday. I was wondering if this can be due to the lupron.
Did anyone have any side effects from lupron? I have been feeling unusually tired/exhausted last couple of days, also had trouble sleeping well thorugh the night yesterday. I was wondering if this can be due to the lupron.
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Me - 33
DH - 35
TTC - 5years
1 ectopic, 1mc
male factor, t-shaped uterus
1st IVF - Chemical
2nd IVF - BFN
Me - 33
DH - 35
TTC - 5years
1 ectopic, 1mc
male factor, t-shaped uterus
1st IVF - Chemical
2nd IVF - BFN
IrishHope - I get the same feeling everytime I give my lupron shot. I am scared that I will run out the med soon! But I guess we will be fine, our dosage seems much lower than that prescribed on the bottle.
Did anyone have any side effects from lupron? I have been feeling unusually tired/exhausted last couple of days, also had trouble sleeping well thorugh the night yesterday. I was wondering if this can be due to the lupron.
Did anyone have any side effects from lupron? I have been feeling unusually tired/exhausted last couple of days, also had trouble sleeping well thorugh the night yesterday. I was wondering if this can be due to the lupron.
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Me - 33
DH - 35
TTC - 5years
1 ectopic, 1mc
male factor, t-shaped uterus
1st IVF - Chemical
2nd IVF - BFN
Me - 33
DH - 35
TTC - 5years
1 ectopic, 1mc
male factor, t-shaped uterus
1st IVF - Chemical
2nd IVF - BFN
How is everyone today? Happy Mardi Gras!!! I LOVE the doughnut idea - where's the nearest Krispy Kreme??!?
I had my suppression check this morning. The LPN said that she was more concerned that the endo be thin rather than me starting AF. They haven't said anything about it making a difference if she comes or not before Sunday (my 1st stim day - according to the schedule). Could be I'm confused or they just haven't said anything about it....? I'm not going to worry until I have to. SO, looks like we have a green light to start Lupron on Thursday and then stims on Sunday!
RunnerKate ~ she'll come. I'm sure it's like that old saying that a watched pot never boils. I know that you're anxious. Try to relax and forget about it for a day or two (
as if! ) We're praying for ya!
itsgottawork ~ glad to hear that it's only pneumonia and not something else. I work in a hospital and we hear about some wicked infections all the time. Hope he feels better soon!
Hope you all have a great day!
Cathann
I had my suppression check this morning. The LPN said that she was more concerned that the endo be thin rather than me starting AF. They haven't said anything about it making a difference if she comes or not before Sunday (my 1st stim day - according to the schedule). Could be I'm confused or they just haven't said anything about it....? I'm not going to worry until I have to. SO, looks like we have a green light to start Lupron on Thursday and then stims on Sunday!
RunnerKate ~ she'll come. I'm sure it's like that old saying that a watched pot never boils. I know that you're anxious. Try to relax and forget about it for a day or two (
as if! ) We're praying for ya!itsgottawork ~ glad to hear that it's only pneumonia and not something else. I work in a hospital and we hear about some wicked infections all the time. Hope he feels better soon!
Hope you all have a great day!
Cathann
Me=36
DH=34
Our 1st IVF/ICSI
ER 2/19
ET 2/23
DH=34
Our 1st IVF/ICSI
ER 2/19
ET 2/23
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Hi Ladies!
Thanks so much to everyone for the support. As you might have guessed, I have been kind of freaking out about my DH's health.
RunnerKate, that is really encouraging that you had the same elevated liver enzymes when you were sick. And, good to know it took a couple months for them to go back to normal. The more I read on the internet, the more it seems that it is due to the sickness itself or a side effect to the antibiotics. It will be a relief on Friday to know for sure.
In other news on Friday, I will finally go in for my first test and hopefully start Lupron on Saturday morning. I think this puts me behind a lot of you. I can't wait to get this show on the road. I didn't want to have IVF be my main focus this time around, but anything is better than focusing on DH's illness so this is actually fun to look forward to.
I must get back to work so I can leave on time and pick up a couple of doughnuts! I can't see how I could pass up such a good luck charm! 
Thanks so much to everyone for the support. As you might have guessed, I have been kind of freaking out about my DH's health.
RunnerKate, that is really encouraging that you had the same elevated liver enzymes when you were sick. And, good to know it took a couple months for them to go back to normal. The more I read on the internet, the more it seems that it is due to the sickness itself or a side effect to the antibiotics. It will be a relief on Friday to know for sure.
In other news on Friday, I will finally go in for my first test and hopefully start Lupron on Saturday morning. I think this puts me behind a lot of you. I can't wait to get this show on the road. I didn't want to have IVF be my main focus this time around, but anything is better than focusing on DH's illness so this is actually fun to look forward to.
I must get back to work so I can leave on time and pick up a couple of doughnuts!
I can't see how I could pass up such a good luck charm! Me: 35; DH: 37
1st IVF/ICSI - 11/07 - BFP - Chemical
2nd IVF/ICSI - 3/08 - BFP - Beautiful Baby Boy!
3rd IVF/ICSI - Jan/Feb 2010!
1st IVF/ICSI - 11/07 - BFP - Chemical
2nd IVF/ICSI - 3/08 - BFP - Beautiful Baby Boy!
3rd IVF/ICSI - Jan/Feb 2010!
I hope my donut suggestion does bring everyone luck and doesn't just make us fat -- but wait, isn't that what we all want anyway, big fat baby bellies?!! I told the people in my office and one of the secretaries went out and got Munchkins so I had my fix - not quite a true fastnacht, but as good as I can get around here!
Jenis - to answer your question, my body is totally messed up. No, I don't get AF at all. Ironically that is what started my long road, when I went off the pill a year ago I was told to track my cycle to find my fertile time - but I never got a cycle. I kept hearing it might take a few months, but I was not regular before going on the pill so I pressed the issue, and ended up switching docs because of it. Thank god I did because that is what started all of the testing which led to the finding of my PCOS and blocked tubes. I haven't gotten AF since unless made to. I have some sort of ovarian deficiency which is why my last IVF cycle I had 30+ follicles but they only got 1 egg. We are hoping for more eggs this time, but RE says if not we are on to donor eggs or adoption. He has no idea what is causing my ovaries not to function correctly.
That is why I have been on this "estrace restdown" cycle - the estrogen and progesterone should give me a period so I can start, although ironically I am always at day 2 of my cycle so I could really start any time. The other irony is that I didn't need to be on bcp for 10 years - god I wish I knew that then! So the short answer, after that long-winded reply, is I would not get 4 cycles a year on my own! Told you - my body is so messed up!!
Jenis - to answer your question, my body is totally messed up. No, I don't get AF at all. Ironically that is what started my long road, when I went off the pill a year ago I was told to track my cycle to find my fertile time - but I never got a cycle. I kept hearing it might take a few months, but I was not regular before going on the pill so I pressed the issue, and ended up switching docs because of it. Thank god I did because that is what started all of the testing which led to the finding of my PCOS and blocked tubes. I haven't gotten AF since unless made to. I have some sort of ovarian deficiency which is why my last IVF cycle I had 30+ follicles but they only got 1 egg. We are hoping for more eggs this time, but RE says if not we are on to donor eggs or adoption. He has no idea what is causing my ovaries not to function correctly.
That is why I have been on this "estrace restdown" cycle - the estrogen and progesterone should give me a period so I can start, although ironically I am always at day 2 of my cycle so I could really start any time. The other irony is that I didn't need to be on bcp for 10 years - god I wish I knew that then! So the short answer, after that long-winded reply, is I would not get 4 cycles a year on my own! Told you - my body is so messed up!!
Lisa
I hope my donut suggestion does bring everyone luck and doesn't just make us fat -- but wait, isn't that what we all want anyway, big fat baby bellies?!! I told the people in my office and one of the secretaries went out and got Munchkins so I had my fix - not quite a true fastnacht, but as good as I can get around here!
Jenis - to answer your question, my body is totally messed up. No, I don't get AF at all. Ironically that is what started my long road, when I went off the pill a year ago I was told to track my cycle to find my fertile time - but I never got a cycle. I kept hearing it might take a few months, but I was not regular before going on the pill so I pressed the issue, and ended up switching docs because of it. Thank god I did because that is what started all of the testing which led to the finding of my PCOS and blocked tubes. I haven't gotten AF since unless made to. I have some sort of ovarian deficiency which is why my last IVF cycle I had 30+ follicles but they only got 1 egg. We are hoping for more eggs this time, but RE says if not we are on to donor eggs or adoption. He has no idea what is causing my ovaries not to function correctly.
That is why I have been on this "estrace restdown" cycle - the estrogen and progesterone should give me a period so I can start, although ironically I am always at day 2 of my cycle so I could really start any time. The other irony is that I didn't need to be on bcp for 10 years - god I wish I knew that then! So the short answer, after that long-winded reply, is I would not get 4 cycles a year on my own! Told you - my body is so messed up!!
Jenis - to answer your question, my body is totally messed up. No, I don't get AF at all. Ironically that is what started my long road, when I went off the pill a year ago I was told to track my cycle to find my fertile time - but I never got a cycle. I kept hearing it might take a few months, but I was not regular before going on the pill so I pressed the issue, and ended up switching docs because of it. Thank god I did because that is what started all of the testing which led to the finding of my PCOS and blocked tubes. I haven't gotten AF since unless made to. I have some sort of ovarian deficiency which is why my last IVF cycle I had 30+ follicles but they only got 1 egg. We are hoping for more eggs this time, but RE says if not we are on to donor eggs or adoption. He has no idea what is causing my ovaries not to function correctly.
That is why I have been on this "estrace restdown" cycle - the estrogen and progesterone should give me a period so I can start, although ironically I am always at day 2 of my cycle so I could really start any time. The other irony is that I didn't need to be on bcp for 10 years - god I wish I knew that then! So the short answer, after that long-winded reply, is I would not get 4 cycles a year on my own! Told you - my body is so messed up!!
Lisa
Indie_rad - Lupron can cause all sorts of side affects and while some are probably more likely than others each person reacts differently...I was not just tired yesterday but totally fatigued...my body ached etc. I was home and asleep by 7pm until 545am today! Restless sleep is common as well...I have not had that yet but I've had the "weepies" already...hang in there!
itsgottawork! - you're in line w/ some others on the board...some have started injections...some haven't ...some are waiting for AF...etc. etc. we're all at different stages for Feb/March but we're all here and going to get BFPs soon!!!
I have no clue if things were to fall on a Sunday if my hospital does E/R and E/T on Sundays? I was hoping my nurse would call so I could ask but we really have no need to touch base right now until AF starts...I'll ask then I guess...
Tomorrow is "Hump Day" already...
I've been researching "Positive Thinking CDs" for my commute...anyone have suggestions? Something to stop the fear/negative thoughts that constantly creep up on me...I have optimism for everyone about everything except for myself...I want to get better especially for DH...it is very frustrating for him to see me so "down" sometimes and anxious about all of this...so I figure if i can do something to help I'll try...any ideas?
itsgottawork! - you're in line w/ some others on the board...some have started injections...some haven't ...some are waiting for AF...etc. etc. we're all at different stages for Feb/March but we're all here and going to get BFPs soon!!!
I have no clue if things were to fall on a Sunday if my hospital does E/R and E/T on Sundays? I was hoping my nurse would call so I could ask but we really have no need to touch base right now until AF starts...I'll ask then I guess...
Tomorrow is "Hump Day" already...
I've been researching "Positive Thinking CDs" for my commute...anyone have suggestions? Something to stop the fear/negative thoughts that constantly creep up on me...I have optimism for everyone about everything except for myself...I want to get better especially for DH...it is very frustrating for him to see me so "down" sometimes and anxious about all of this...so I figure if i can do something to help I'll try...any ideas?
TTC #1 16 mos.
Me 34 DH 34 normal
Endo stage I/II - laparscopy in 1997/Nov 2007
IVF #1 Feb/March - BFN
IVF#2 May/June BFP
Beta 149 6/15
Beta 602 6/18
Me 34 DH 34 normal
Endo stage I/II - laparscopy in 1997/Nov 2007
IVF #1 Feb/March - BFN
IVF#2 May/June BFP
Beta 149 6/15
Beta 602 6/18
Indie_rad - Lupron can cause all sorts of side affects and while some are probably more likely than others each person reacts differently...I was not just tired yesterday but totally fatigued...my body ached etc. I was home and asleep by 7pm until 545am today! Restless sleep is common as well...I have not had that yet but I've had the "weepies" already...hang in there!
itsgottawork! - you're in line w/ some others on the board...some have started injections...some haven't ...some are waiting for AF...etc. etc. we're all at different stages for Feb/March but we're all here and going to get BFPs soon!!!
I have no clue if things were to fall on a Sunday if my hospital does E/R and E/T on Sundays? I was hoping my nurse would call so I could ask but we really have no need to touch base right now until AF starts...I'll ask then I guess...
I've been researching "Positive Thinking CDs" for my commute...anyone have suggestions? Something to stop the fear/negative thoughts that constantly creep up on me...I have optimism for everyone about everything except for myself...I want to get better especially for DH...it is very frustrating for him to see me so "down" sometimes and anxious about all of this...so I figure if i can do something to help I'll try...any ideas?
itsgottawork! - you're in line w/ some others on the board...some have started injections...some haven't ...some are waiting for AF...etc. etc. we're all at different stages for Feb/March but we're all here and going to get BFPs soon!!!
I have no clue if things were to fall on a Sunday if my hospital does E/R and E/T on Sundays? I was hoping my nurse would call so I could ask but we really have no need to touch base right now until AF starts...I'll ask then I guess...
I've been researching "Positive Thinking CDs" for my commute...anyone have suggestions? Something to stop the fear/negative thoughts that constantly creep up on me...I have optimism for everyone about everything except for myself...I want to get better especially for DH...it is very frustrating for him to see me so "down" sometimes and anxious about all of this...so I figure if i can do something to help I'll try...any ideas?
TTC #1 16 mos.
Me 34 DH 34 normal
Endo stage I/II - laparscopy in 1997/Nov 2007
IVF #1 Feb/March - BFN
IVF#2 May/June BFP
Beta 149 6/15
Beta 602 6/18
Me 34 DH 34 normal
Endo stage I/II - laparscopy in 1997/Nov 2007
IVF #1 Feb/March - BFN
IVF#2 May/June BFP
Beta 149 6/15
Beta 602 6/18
Indie_rad - Lupron can cause all sorts of side affects and while some are probably more likely than others each person reacts differently...I was not just tired yesterday but totally fatigued...my body ached etc. I was home and asleep by 7pm until 545am today! Restless sleep is common as well...I have not had that yet but I've had the "weepies" already...hang in there!
itsgottawork! - you're in line w/ some others on the board...some have started injections...some haven't ...some are waiting for AF...etc. etc. we're all at different stages for Feb/March but we're all here and going to get BFPs soon!!!
I have no clue if things were to fall on a Sunday if my hospital does E/R and E/T on Sundays? I was hoping my nurse would call so I could ask but we really have no need to touch base right now until AF starts...I'll ask then I guess...
I've been researching "Positive Thinking CDs" for my commute...anyone have suggestions? Something to stop the fear/negative thoughts that constantly creep up on me...I have optimism for everyone about everything except for myself...I want to get better especially for DH...it is very frustrating for him to see me so "down" sometimes and anxious about all of this...so I figure if i can do something to help I'll try...any ideas?
itsgottawork! - you're in line w/ some others on the board...some have started injections...some haven't ...some are waiting for AF...etc. etc. we're all at different stages for Feb/March but we're all here and going to get BFPs soon!!!
I have no clue if things were to fall on a Sunday if my hospital does E/R and E/T on Sundays? I was hoping my nurse would call so I could ask but we really have no need to touch base right now until AF starts...I'll ask then I guess...
I've been researching "Positive Thinking CDs" for my commute...anyone have suggestions? Something to stop the fear/negative thoughts that constantly creep up on me...I have optimism for everyone about everything except for myself...I want to get better especially for DH...it is very frustrating for him to see me so "down" sometimes and anxious about all of this...so I figure if i can do something to help I'll try...any ideas?
TTC #1 16 mos.
Me 34 DH 34 normal
Endo stage I/II - laparscopy in 1997/Nov 2007
IVF #1 Feb/March - BFN
IVF#2 May/June BFP
Beta 149 6/15
Beta 602 6/18
Me 34 DH 34 normal
Endo stage I/II - laparscopy in 1997/Nov 2007
IVF #1 Feb/March - BFN
IVF#2 May/June BFP
Beta 149 6/15
Beta 602 6/18
called clinic yesterday to see if they got stuff from my obgyn's office yet. I was told by obgyn's office that it takes up to 2 weeks to send it out and today is technically 2 weeks. I will call the clinic again on Wed or Thurs afternoon--so they have time to get the mail. Otherwise, I will head over to the obgyn's office on Friday after work to see why it's taking so long. It's not like I need everything sent over--just the most recent pap smear and physical from Dec. 2007, which I would think is right on top. I think I will get better results if I show up, and if necessary, I will ask for a copy and drive or fax it to my clinic myself. GRRRRRRRR!!!! I think this clinic is so fustrating--they want more than the first clinic I was at ever did--they did do updated tests, but they didn't have me send this info everytime I turned around.. But I am fustrated w/ the obgyn's office fro taking so long to send it. Hope all is well when I call on Thurs.
Go to dentist tomorrow after work, but shouldn't be too bad. The hygenist is very gentle. Then go for my acupuncture on Thurs. which I am really looking forward to. I need something relaxing to do after dealing w/ these people. I'm w/ Irishhope--trying to stop being negative about things that are out of my control. maybe I'll give up feeling nervous/worried/negative, etc for Lent....
Hope everyone has a nice night!!!
Kara
Go to dentist tomorrow after work, but shouldn't be too bad. The hygenist is very gentle. Then go for my acupuncture on Thurs. which I am really looking forward to. I need something relaxing to do after dealing w/ these people. I'm w/ Irishhope--trying to stop being negative about things that are out of my control. maybe I'll give up feeling nervous/worried/negative, etc for Lent....
Hope everyone has a nice night!!!
Kara
ME--42 DH 41
kbat - good luck w/ your OBGYN office...hopefully they square it away today and you don't have to make a special trip.
I TOTALLY forgot about my dentist appt. yesterday...just never showed. Feel terrible...have to call today and apologize. My acupuncture was cancelled last Saturday
...going this Saturday though...can't wait.
anyone have comments on Angelina Jolie pregnancy rumors? I've heard it's twins...if it is she def used IVF which I am horrified she would when she can have children naturally...money matters I guess!
Happy Hump Day all!!
I TOTALLY forgot about my dentist appt. yesterday...just never showed. Feel terrible...have to call today and apologize. My acupuncture was cancelled last Saturday
...going this Saturday though...can't wait.anyone have comments on Angelina Jolie pregnancy rumors? I've heard it's twins...if it is she def used IVF which I am horrified she would when she can have children naturally...money matters I guess!
Happy Hump Day all!!
TTC #1 16 mos.
Me 34 DH 34 normal
Endo stage I/II - laparscopy in 1997/Nov 2007
IVF #1 Feb/March - BFN
IVF#2 May/June BFP
Beta 149 6/15
Beta 602 6/18
Me 34 DH 34 normal
Endo stage I/II - laparscopy in 1997/Nov 2007
IVF #1 Feb/March - BFN
IVF#2 May/June BFP
Beta 149 6/15
Beta 602 6/18
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RunnerKate
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- Location: Washington, D.C.
She came! She came! AF came! Well, I think she did. Does it count if its just spotting? Well, I went to the RE anyway. They did my bloodwork and said I could leave....which I thought was kind of odd b/c I was supposed to have the vaginal ultrasound, too. I left without asking again because I assumed they knew what they were doing. Why would they do an ultrasound when I am on my period? 15 minutes later, in the midst of typical horrible morning DC traffic, they called and said they had to do the 2nd test and could I come back. Grr, fine. I went back. My @hole dr. did the procedure and said that I have a cyst from my egg last cycle. He kept poking at it. It hurt. He hates it when I ask questions and was already pissy b/c I had asked him why I got my period because Lupron was supposed to put us in a "menopausal" state. I figured I would find out later if the cyst was a bad thing. Any of you know?
Me: 30, Maybe Ovulatory Dsyfunction (?)
Hubby: 34, MF--Really Low Morphology
IUI Failed December 2007
1st IVF February/March 2008
ER 2/17
ET 2/20
Test 3/5 BFP!!!! 1st Beta: 632
3/7 2nd Beta: 1139
3/9 3rd Beta: 2331
Hubby: 34, MF--Really Low Morphology
IUI Failed December 2007
1st IVF February/March 2008
ER 2/17
ET 2/20
Test 3/5 BFP!!!! 1st Beta: 632
3/7 2nd Beta: 1139
3/9 3rd Beta: 2331