DONOR EGG Tmt Thread... " Egg-heads"

[wishfull27]

Hope you don't mind me jumping in ladies - just wanted to say big congratulations to Kelly - you are an inspiration and so deserve that BFP .. much love and sticky baby dust for the next nine months xx

[rhall00]

Congratulations, Kelly!! I knew 2008 was going to be a great year!! 1 down, three to go! Lucy, Andrea and Jen: good luck over the next week!!!

[kellym]

I didn't think I would be so nervous today waiting to get my second beta but I am almost more nervous than I was on Wed. I guess because I've been here before and the news hasn't been good. But this time I feel pretty good about - I think all is okay!

Jen, Andrea, Lucy, how are you guys doing? Not long to go until your big day!!! Andrea and Jen you are both on Monday, right? Lucy what day is your test? I am so hoping for wonderful BFPs all around!!!!

Thinking of you, my wonderful egghead buddies!!!

I have to say that knowing it worked this time makes all those failed attempts start to fade away!! And I know that the struggle was all worth it in the end!!!

Kel

[Lucy12]

Hi Kelly

My test date is the 15th next Friday but I so want to know and keep thinking of testing before.
I am not very patient at the best of times and this is awful. Some days I am really positive and others on such a downer. I am worried as always seem to get AF 2 days before the test date.

I think I will have to keep everthing crossed. I am soo pleased for you, you have made me not think about my symptoms so much. Your 2nd beta test, when will you receive the results I have never had a blood test before I assume the higher the numbers the better.

IM have asked me to have a HCG beta test what ever the pregnancy test I buy says any way to be double sure.

Andrea and Jen three more sleeps to go. Keep up the PMA I know how hard it is. Thinking of you both.

Love

Lucy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[rebeccaj]

Yeahh!! congratulations Kelly!!!

[kellym]

Just wanted to pop in to wish Andrea and Jen a great weekend. I hope that you have lots planned so that the time passes quickly and that Monday arrives soon.

Lucy, I completely understand the ups and downs. On Monday/Tuesday of this week I was in a complete funk - convinced it hadn't worked. Then Wednesday I was on a high. Boy oh boy, my DH is a saint to put up with my rollercoaster of emotions. It is all worth it in the end.

I got my second beta results today and it is 597 - so it more than doubled which is awesome. I am going to go back in a week for another one just to check my numbers and my progesterone level. Then a week after that I think I'll have my u/s but nothing will be scheduled until next week sometime. I am pretty excited, I can't believe this is actually happening...finally!!!

Thank you for all your support through this very difficult stage! I couldn't have survived with you guys...

Kel

[Jen1d]

Hi girls

First sorry i havent been around, i have been reading but the debug thing stopped me being able to post, was so annoying.
Anyways am here now and hopefully this works.

Kelly - Your numbers are great, and you sound so excited---i just hope i can feel like that one day??
So glad you have finally made it. Told dh aout your bfp on your 9th cycle, goes to show there is hope for us all yet. Try to relax, your baby(s) will be hyper if you keep getting over excited

Lucy - Still a few sleeps for you but try to stay calm. I know its hard but it does help if you are not stressed, but believe me i have been there, done that but this time i am much calmer and it definately helps me to feel better. Now let me tell you why----i always got a 2 days before test every time i had a cycle but since i have been at IM the pessaries have stopped the bleeding and i have made it to test date everytime without any bleeding or af. Hope this helps, it definately helps me as i dont worry nearly as much as i did in the past and being calmer is surely much better for the embies. Hang in there babe, not long.
IM always make clients take bloods---i was use to hpt----- but think its better and the results are more acurate.

Andrea - my 11th buddy. So how you managing? You have been very quiet since Thur, so am hoping your fine and there are no problems except you had probs with the debug thing to. Let me know how you are babe.

Rhalloo, Sonia and Wishful - Thanks for checking in and wishing us well--keep everything crossed

Well got a call on Thursday asking me to go for my police interview on Friday, which was a bit of a shock but it took my ming off ivf for a bit.
So had the interview yesterday and all was fine----easy after i had been through it in London with the Met, much harder there. Anyway dont know if i will be successful, nothing to do with me but they feel my job might be 'a conflict of interests'. They think i might have problems with the young people if i have to be called to the unit, or see them outside. Tried to fight my corner and tell them how i would manage it but ????????????? More waiting to see if i pass but you know what, not really that concerned at this moment in time. If i can pass everything with the Met and they wanted me and the crappy Specials cant pass me, well its their loss

The dh and i had our adoption mdical done, it was all fine---but i do feel bad telling the social worker that our ivf is all finished. I didnt want to lie to here, just get the process moving

BUT the shock of the day is that still no af feelings????????? Not looking into anything though but usually i have af signs everywhere at this stage???

You wait and see would be my luck to have adoption pass, police pass and get a bfp----but come on, i wouldnt be that lucky---would i

Working all weekend so will log on when i can.

Take care

Love Jen x

[jt - ivf at 41]

Hi There,

I have read this entire thread and am so happy to hear that I am "normal" in my thoughts and concerns. All of your stories have made me much more optimistic about this possiblity. (one that I never dreamed I would cosider)

We are just begining our journey to the DE possiblities, and was very interested in reading more about the switches - genetics etc.

I would be so grateful if anyone can recommend some good books that I could read on the subject - - I did a query on the internet - but had no luck.

Thanks and best wishes all around!!

[beachbaby]

Hi Ladies, sorry to crash your site, but just wanted to congratulate Kelly on her BFP, it is so deserved, good luck over the next few weeks.
Also good luck to Jen1d for Monday, have everything crossed for you.
Jayne

[Lucy12]

Jen sounds like you have been really busy which I am sure is the best way. Adoption process seems to be coming along. Do you have to go to a certain amount of classes then (as you say people have kids and don't have the first clue) How long do you have to wait for a child and how is it decided Adoption has crossed my mind but unsure.

Jen one more sleep to go lets hope 2008 will be your year of positive news. Sending lots of baby dust your way.

Andrea have not heard from you for a while do hope you are ok. Good luck for tomorrow. Will be thinking of you and Jen.

Kelly so excited for you just hope we will all following in your footsteps and get a BFP

GOOD LUCK JEN & ANDREA

Love Lucy
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Jen1d]

Hi girls

Glad to hear most of you are returning and thanks fro wishing us all well.

Well i'm fine and chilled---dont know why but just think i am ready for the inevitable AGAIN. The only thing that makes me feel a little postive is that i have had no af feeling this time, which usually happens in every cycle 2-3 days before test day---but as we all know this means nothing.

Tomorrow will tell---god only knows why i feel so calm but i'm sure this will be the end for us?????

Will get bloods done at 11am then do a hpt in the afternoon so i know the result before the poor nurse has to deliver the bad news.
Ohh this is so shit eh

Kelly - You still on Cloud 9?

Lucy - How you baring up babe.

Andrea - So how you doing, what you feeling babe. Am here later if you want a chat, will log on after 6pm.

Thanks for being there for me, hugs to you all, speak later

Love Jen x

[AMck]

Hi Ladies

Just popping in to send PMA and babydust to Jen. Have everything crossed for you tomorrow. Will be watching for news of your BFP!! Go girl!!!

Congrats again Kelly. Your beta looks fab....maybe its twins??

Lucy, hang in there. Hoping the next few days fly by to your BFP.

Andrea, sending you good luck too. Hope all OK.

Joanne, you asked for info in DE treatment. Sorry I didn't read any books on the subject. Got all my info from this website and my GP. If I can help in any way by sharing my experience with you or by trying to answer any of your questions please pm me anytime. We had DE treatment at IM in Barcelona last year, our baby Matthew is now 10 months old. Good luck.

Take care all
Dreams can come true
Bye for now
Anna x

[Jen1d]

Hi

Anna - Knew you would pop in to see me, your a star. I hope i can have the same result as you did with IM. Hope your in pain with crossing everything

Andrea - How you doing babe, dont like the fact that we havent heard from you????

Lucy - How you managing the 2ww, not long now but it probably feels like another year eh.

I think this wait has gone fast probably becuase i'm calmer and just expecting the same result as all the others---we'll see.
Will let you know tomorrow but it will probably be around 6ish??

Joanne - If you need any info about DE, i will try to help. You could always look back on this thread as Carolyn bought some books and spoke about them or PM here for info.

Thanks for all your support

Love Jen x

[kellym]

Jen and Andrea - I will be anxiously awaiting your posts tomorrow!!! Good luck! This is your time!!!! BFP BFP BFP BFP....!!!! Jen, it sounds great that you've had no AF symptoms this time! I'll be cheering you guys on tomorrow.

Lucy, hope that you are hanging in there and that your 2ww is passing quickly. Not long for you either!

Joanne, I did IVF in Czech at the Zlin clinic so let me know if you need any info. I didn't read any books - just used the knowledge of the women on this site which was fantastic, and the internet.

How is everyone else going out there?

Rhall - when are you starting up again?
Sonia, how are things with you?

Anna, hope that all is well with you guys!

Nothing new here - starting to feel nauseous, peeing a ton and boobs are sore - all great news in my books!! I'll be booking my u/s tomorrow or tuesday so we'll see when they slot me in.

This is going to be a big week for the Eggheads!!!!

Kel

[jen babes]

Hi Eggheads

sorry i have not been here to be a support to you all...have had computer problems most of JAN and then just needed to keep time out fom the boards for a bit longer...meeting some emotional demons of ivf head on does take it out of ya x x x Missed ya all though ...

Kelly- my octo test buddie x x x FAB news hun and a wonderful beta level...congratulations and cant wait to hear about your scan and heart beat . so happy for ya babe its been a tough road for ya x x x


Jen- happy testing to- day good luck sweetie x x x text me as soon as you know...hoping nthis is the one for you x x x

Lucy- good luck testing for Friday x x x we need a hat trick here x x x good luck for that x x x

Big J wonderful news on your babies...Hope that they all make it even the little one thats lagging behind...hope the sickness passes soon ...and joshie is doing well x x x much love x x x

andrea and sonia havent mananged to read up on your cycles yet buds but hope that all is weell with you....andrea think you are on 2ww??? hope that all goes well for you a it seems li ke ages we have all been cycling together waiting for that BFP!!!! good luck x x x

rebecca j keep growing hun youo are so near your time ....hope you can hang on to 36wks plus..love to you and mega bump x x x


rhalloo hows you ? dont know if you did a FET in jan and if you are testing soon much love and hugs x xx

poochie ???? again i havent a clue where yur at but hope and pray that tou got a pos in jan x x x


There is so much to catch up with you all i hope that you dont mind that its a partial post . It will take me a while to catch up sorry for all those i have missed off x x x

as for me ....We had a hysteroscopy in immune tests done in Jan..the hysteroscopy went fine my womb had sood blood flow and is in good shape a few fibrioids but too tiny to operate on, so no worries. Immune tests are still being looked at ( labs the world over must take time over blood rersults eh ) we are about to start our 1st FET ever ...awaiting AF due today and then slap on eostrogen patches to build up womb lining. Frozen Embies are grade 6 (1 low- 10 being best) and are 3 cell and 6 cell. so we will see if they implant or not. The doc ( when we went over in jan) gave me some meds to help blood flow and my immune system called hemovas...which triggered relapses with my MS. I have been struggiling emontionally and physically since as it really kicked me down...anyway life goes on and i am trying to talk myself around . Its difficult as really i have had enough and wanted to just throw in the towel...i mean that totally as how can i even look after a baby when i have trouble looking after me????

hence the mind body emotional struggle going on...although i have low mood i do feel more postive about the cycle as if i dont give it my all ,then whats the point going through with it??

well enough of my Demons ...i have missed you all and will catch up with all your news soon x x promise x x x

love and hugs
jenB xxxxx