Cycle buddies in March/April anyone?

ann d. · Post by **ann d.** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:48 pm

RLK.... I'm going in for an accupuncture appointment tomorrow morning. My RE gave me the okay and I just need to not stress out. My acupuncturist actually called me yesterday asking me how everything was going. I told her that I'm doing fine (a lot better than the first time around) but as my beta date gets closer getting a little more anxious. That's when she said I should ask my RE if I could come in. Anyway... like I've said before I'm going to do an HPT this weekend. I don't feel different (no symptoms) other than sore breasts and some abdominal discomfort but I know these can all be side effects from the PIO shots I'm administering. I have to do TWO 1 ml each day. My rear end is starting to look like a pincushion!! How are you holding up????

Neffi... Hang in there! RLK is right. Three out of 4 positives is still really good! Like I posted in the 2ww thread, it still may be too early to tell anyway!!

angram · Post by **angram** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:28 pm

Neffi - Keep the PMA and I wouldn't do another HPT and wait for the actual b/w to confirm, then at least you won't drive yourself totally crazy. Good luck, I'll be thinking about you.

IrishHope - I also think you should listen to your RE, they probably know what's best. Good luck either way and let us know which way you go. I totally understand about not wanting to wait, even 1-2 weeks longer is like a lifetime in this process.

As for me, well we just got home from the ET!! We only had 2 eggs fertilize, but they both made it to day3. They were only 7-cell and 5-cell, but the RE thought they were good enough to transfer. We're going to keep our fingers crossed and hope this is our time. I'm finally in the 2ww club

Neffi211 · Post by **Neffi211** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:19 pm

Thanks for all the encouraging words ladies....but for some reason I think this is going to end badly for me

I did another test at lunch today, and it has a shadow of a line. I am driving myself crazy!!!! I am not doing any other HPTs. This is the worst thing I could have done! It is way worse than the actually 2ww. For all those who are considering POAS...DONT, unless you're like a day or two before beta!

Ang-- congrats. Welcome to the 2ww! I hope your embies snuggle in tight!

How is everyone else doing?

ann d. · Post by **ann d.** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:44 pm

Neffi... Maybe Angram is right. Wait for the beta. Try not to stress out too much over it. Remember, we've all done what we could do at this point. Now it's out of our control. Monday is almost here!

Angram... Congrats on your transfer!! Now you're in the 2WW club! Enjoy this time to relax because it may be the last chance you get before you have your baby!!

How many days of bed rest were you told to take?

angram · Post by **angram** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:48 pm

ann d - I was told to lay low for 2 days. They said to lay around today and I could increase movement tomorrow, but nothing strenuous. I'm not allowed to have sex, work out, heavy lift, or anything strenuous until the pregnancy test.

J&C · Post by **J&C** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:19 am

My 3rd beta # came in at 282 today, so we're doing really well. So I've had 11dp3dt = 84, 13dp3dt = 140 and 15dp3dt = 282. I feel soooooo much better now.

Sorry for the short post. We waited to tell close friends and family who knew we were doing IVF the results today (instead of Sunday when we really knew), so I've literally been on the phone since I left work. I'm exhausted.

I'll post more this weekend.

Really quickly - Neffi - Keep up the PMA!!! I'm praying for you this weekend.

Angram - Great job on the ET. We'll pray those 2 embies get all snuggled in.

angram · Post by **angram** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:26 am

J&C - Your numbers look awesome, congratulations!! I am so happy for you and DH. I know it's a bit odd since we've all never met, but it is so wonderful to hear such great news from women that have been through so much.

suzhan · Post by **suzhan** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:55 am

Oh, Neffi - I'm so sorry you're going through this. Is there anything you can do to take your mind off of everything? HPTs can be evil, believe me I know. But, there still much more positive than negative in what you've seen, so try to hang in there. I'm keeping everything crossed for you!

J&C - great beta's - congrat's, sounds like you have a really strong beanie there!

Angram - good job getting to ET - that's a big step. Take it easy this weekend if you can and relax (I know, kinda hard during the 2ww, but try anyway....)

I go for my scan tomorrow morning - I'm really praying we see the heartbeat this time.

Take care everyone.

angram · Post by **angram** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:09 am

suzhan - Good luck tomorrow, I'm praying everything is great and your baby has a nice strong heartbeat!!

Neffi211 · Post by **Neffi211** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:03 am

Suzhan-- I'll be praying for a heartbeat tomorrow! Good luck!

J&C-- Im so glad to hear those numbers! Congrats!

Well Im off to work then Im going to the 76ers game tonight in Philly. Ill be back tomorrow to see whats happening!

I decided to stop the HPTs I think I'll do one sunday night and thats it. I really hate that Im going to get the news at work. I just remember when I got the BFN call the first time....I cried alot! So we'll see!

IrishHope · Post by **IrishHope** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:19 pm

Neffi211 - Sorry you have had such a rollercoaster with the HPTs. I hope you see a bright line if you test on Sunday! Stay strong...

Angram - Congrats! good luck in the 2WW...you are PUPO!

Suzhan - Fingers crossed for you today! Best of luck and I hope all turns out well for you!

We decided to do a whole new fresh cycle...so we'll start in late April/May...so now we are frantically looking to squeeze a vacation in to Puerto Rico the next 3 weeks and then move full speed ahead for a BFP!!!

Good luck to everyone - stay strong!

rlk1 · Post by **rlk1** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:24 pm

Happy Friday!!!

Ann D.: Wow, I suppose I should stop complaining about my 1mL PIO shots. You have to do two 1 mL PIO shots per day?!? OUCH!!! But...I suppose it'll all be worth it in the end! Good luck with your HPT this weekend--it'll be good news! I'm still not sure when I should do one--I'm nervous to do one because I'm not getting a very good vibe.

Neffi: I'm glad that you'll be off having fun tonight and tomorrow. You deserve it!! I'll be thinking of you Sunday and Monday and hoping to hear the good news!!

Angram: Congrats on your transfer! How's the 2WW treating you so far? When is your Beta test? My clinic doesn't test until 18 days past the retrieval. Doesn't that seem like cruel and unusual punishment?!?

J&C: WOO-HOO!!!! That's such great news!! You're now a baby mama!

How are you feeling? Do you have another b/w appointment or is your next appointment an u/s? How exciting!

Suzhan: I'm thinking of you today. I know you've been through a lot this week, so I'm hoping you get the good news you deserve today!

IrishHope: Puerto Rico? Nice, nice!! That sounds fabulous. And, hey, you'll be nice and relaxed before your fresh cycle! How are you feeling about this decision? I know it's frustrating to even wait a day longer than expected during this ordeal!

suzhan · Post by **suzhan** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:34 pm

Hi all - just got back...the visit was kind of mixed. We did see a heartbeat, but the baby hadn't grown very much (was 6 weeks, 1 day on Monday and 6 weeks, 3 days today) and the heart beat was between 113-122 (did two measurements and got two different results.) They want to see a strong heartbeat over 120, so the second result was good, but the first wasn't. Basically, my doctor said that there's nothing much to do but wait and see if it gets stronger in a week - so another scan is scheduled for next Friday. Also, my progesterone isn't high enough so they're having me double up on the progesterone supp's every other day....

So, mixed bag like I said, another week of waiting. Like e1 else, just trying to keep the pma!

Have a good weekend!

- suzhan

boluwa2008 · Post by **boluwa2008** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:41 pm

Hello ladies,
Neffi: I'm glad your are stopping the HPTs, I also happy to hear that your going to the 76ers games tonight, this will keep your mind off thing for a while enjoy the game and I am pray for you to get good new on Monday.

J&C: I'm happy to hear that your number when up. Congratulation.

Suzhan: Good luck today, I will be thinking about you.

rlk1 : How are you doing, with your 2ww, I hope you are keeping up with your PMA.

Angram: When is your beta? congrat on your transfer.

My 2nd beta # came in at 597 on Wed. My clinic is not testing me for 3rd beta, I am going in for u/s next Friday. Hope, everything is going to be okay, I've been getting cramps of and on, I am thinking is gas. I have to figure out what I am eating that’s causing so much gas.

As for my chest, I don't know what to make of it. I get sharp pain that comes and go, maybe it is gas also, who know, my doctor doesn't seem to worry too much about it, it hurt around my left breast.

My 2nd beta # came in at 597 on Wed. My clinic is not test me for 3rd beta, I am going in for u/s next friday. Hope, everything is going to be okay, I've been getting cramps of and on, I am thinking is gas. I have to figure out what I am eating that;s causing so much gas.

As for my chest, I don't know what to make of it. I get sharp pain that comes and go, maybe it is gas also, who know, my doctor doesn't seem to worry too much about it, It hurt around my left breast.

ann d. · Post by **ann d.** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:58 pm

Well... the day that I would have low PMA finally happened. I don't know where it came from but I started feeling sad about possibly my FET not working. My DH was confused as to why I was feeling "down". And I don't know but I guess fear crept in and I thought, "I don't know if this worked. What if it didn't?" I almost cried. Thank God that shortly after that my girlfriend called. She help change my mindset a little. This morning when I woke up, I started feeling better and I don't know anymore if I'm going to do the HPT this weekend.

I remember my first BFN and I was DEVASTATED. Cried for days. And that's when I didn't have to deal with work. I am afraid if I do an HPT this weekend and it's negative, I will be just as devastated and don't want to ruin my weekend. I'm thinking if I just expect the worse maybe waiting until Monday won't be so bad. I don't know.

RLK and Neffi... looks like we're in the same boat as far as dealing with those horrible HPTs!

J&C and Boluwa... Congrats on those numbers! I'm hoping I get as lucky as you two! Boluwa- I've had similar chest pains before in the same location- not while doing IVF. Anyway, it was due to gas. I thought I was having a mild heart attack because I had never felt that before! So unless it doesn't stop then I would think it's just gas.

Suzhan... That's great that you heard a heartbeat!! Keep up the PMA!