April/May Cycle Buddies 2008

[sameera]

Michele - I'm so happy for you - I am sure you are very anxious and excited.

My beta is on April 28th BUT I do plan to do HPT on April 27th that way I can be prepared for good or bad

Mostly good cause I am not thinking about anything bad!!!

Sameera

[JesJes]

April / May Cycle Buddies 2008



ER / ET Dates


Chelly180......................4/22
Courtney.......................4/24
DrJen............................4/30
Amber28.......................4/30
Yellow...........................5/5
SDtrying........................5/7
wantamiraclebaby...........5/13
Jharris12.......................5/15
Smattison......................5/16
daisy_99_00_411...........5/17
Rubylee.........................5/20
Hopeful312...................
LB................................
love bug.......................
stephaniej....................
Ajdoherty......................
to_have_fun08...............
Shep181........................



Test Date / Results

doddo72...........................4/24
MJWilliams........................4/23
Sameera..........................4/28
Jennie h............................4/30?
Jeanie..............................5/1?
JesJes..............................5/1
Dri-Jim.............................5/3?
Courtney
Chelly180
DrJen
Amber28
SDtrying
wnatamiraclebaby
Yellow
Jharris12
Smattison
daisy_99_00_411
Rubylee
Hopeful312
LB
love bug
stephaniej
wantamiraclebaby
Ajdoherty
to_have_fun08
Shep181

[wantamiraclebaby]

Jharris wht part of NC do you reside? i stay in charlotte, nc. it was raining and windy here...although i consider that a pretty day myself. LOL glad to know others on this board is from NC.


Sameera thanks, you're right I do start lupron today and thanks for the luck!


Yellow, I will take my lupron tonight at 7pm. I hope they don't hurt like they did the last time. for some reason the lupron needles seemed to be dull...but i managed.

hello to everyone here. sorry i haven't been posting. i hope you all are doing well.

[Dri-Jim]

Yellow- I’m doing fine. I tend to be more concerned about Adrian’s stress level rather than mine. I try not to get too high or too low. She has a high tolerance for medical stuff, especially for someone her size. The progesterone needle scared the crap out of me and she took it like a champ. I have to say, I never thought I’d be able to give her these injections.

She has been stir-crazy today though. I took her to a country market we like to go to and then to Home Depot where we brought some plants for the front of the house. She just needed to get out. Other than that she’s doing great.

I love Chicago and I go there occasionally for conventions. We’re about 10 minutes south of Hartford, Connecticut. 90 mins from Boston and 90 mins from NYC. Good luck finding a place. Are you moving there for work reasons?

DrJen- Thanks for your support. It’s much appreciated. I don’t see this as difficult. I see it as a journey that God wants us to take together. He wants us to experience this together and see how we do – together. I always tell her, no matter if we have kids or not, I won’t love her any less. If not for her I wouldn’t even want children. I love her so much and on so many levels, I actually married her twice!

Glad to see you’ve started the Follistim. The pen? We’re pulling and praying for you and everyone else that needs it. Keep us posted on the bw and estrogen levels too.

Sameera- We all have our own skill set. I am, shall we say, “challenged” in the landscaping department. I bet your husband is way better than me there! But cooking? Yeah, I got that down. I cook about 50% of the dinners. Don’t get me wrong though, she is fantastic in the kitchen and I’m really picky

Good luck with your beta and HPT. Let us know the good news asap!

Chelly- You’re right behind us on your trigger date. Praying for you, dear! Let us know the stats and outlook once you get them.

[Jeanie]

Hi all! Only time for a quick one as need to do work on computer - left last minute to do ready for monday am! I have forgotten if feeling cramping is ok on 2ww? Am on so much med that am just hoping it's this that's making me bloated and tingly!

DrJen - your info that only 10% make it to freezing was very reassuring. They must have to be super power embryos to survive the process eh. Not long for you now and all your hundreds of embies to choose from x

Sameera - cravings? Really? Wow, if that doesn't sound promising.....I have cravings too but for ALL food and an expanded tum to show for it! It's not like we can do much else for comfort is it.......

Yellow - how's the bloated tum? It's no good even trying to suck it in - just let it all hang out hun! x

Michele - so glad dh ok. It's accidents like that that remind us to put things in to perspective, though not the best stress wise. Your dogs sound adorable! So small, too - cute! x

DriJim - best of luck with the ET mon - thinking of you both x

Jes - ongoing congrats to your super fertile crew x

Jharris - good news on the meds. Isn't it mad how we wish for drugs to inject ourselves with and make us feel bloated and tearful!

Oh no, really must do some work now. To anyone I've not posted this time please don't think I'm not thinking of you. I AM!!!!!!!!!!! Sending all my fellow cyclists positive thoughts and love. xxxxxxxx

[Rubylee]

HI All!!

Sorry I have been out of the loop. My DH and I are headed to Montana for a wedding tomorrow and I swear it has taken my 5 days to get ready to leave for a week! We have 3 dogs, 2 cats and a business so getting all those things situated is ridiculous. Yes, my house is a total zoo and will hopefully be even more so in the near future!!

I start Lupron on my trip, this Thursday. When I get back on the 28th it is going to get crazy. I am going to the doc 3 times that week then the next week I start stimming. Just writing that out makes my stomach flip.

Glad to here all the events going on with you guys...

Sameera - Cravings are great. You are sounding so positive too, great job! I hope we all cruise through the 2ww like you are.

Jim - congrats on the embies (or should is blastocysties at this point). I am keeping my fingers crossed for some tough and sticky ones. That dinner is sounding pretty good too. Be careful of how much detail you write or you are going to have a house full of hungry, hormonal women on your hands.

Yellow - Sounds like the shots are going okay minus the bloat. That is reassuring for me. I have been eating too much too. I think it is my nerves. I am so glad all these flowy loose shirts are in style now, I can just let it hang out.

Donna - Hope you are having a relaxing weekend. You are in my thoughts.

Chelly - good luck on Tuesday! That is so exciting.

I may be pretty quiet this week due to traveling but will check up to see how the week is going for everyone.

Take Care,
Rubylee

[Yellow]

Jeanie, you made me laugh. You're right. It's not worth it to suck it in. So what if the pregnancy rumors start about me. Hopefully, soon they'll be true. Good luck with your work. Hope you get lots done really fast.

Rubylee, I saw an article recently that maternity clothes aren't selling very well because normal clothes look like maternity clothes these days. Kind of nice for us.

Jim, I love Chicago, too! My husband took a job and I am excited to move. We'll be close enough to Chicago that we can visit often. You sound so supportive of your wife. That's wonderful and it's exactly what she needs (like you didn't already know that).

wantamiraclebaby, good luck with the lupron. I hope it doesn't hurt, too! I saw the other thread you started. I'll try to post my thoughts on that subject soon. Are you feel frustrated with your protocol? I have to say I'm a little frustrated with mine, but I'm trying to take it in stride and trust the RE.

Gotta run to a birthday party. To all I missed enjoy the remains of the weekend!

[smattison]

Sorry Ladies I have been out of touch…it has been a really rough 4 weeks. March 24th my Daddy died and my Mother has now become totally dependant on me! My brother does as little as possible. My Mom is a train wreck and broke to boot…no life insurance and my Dad had been sick for so long that they had depleted their savings. My husband and I had to pay for the funeral and now I have taken over her finances….WOW the stress is mounting. I really did not need this right now! Well that is not all, a week ago Friday my Uncle died and his funeral was this past Friday. I had to drive back to my home town of Alexandria Louisiana and it is dreadful there. I have not been there in over 5 years.

Well enough about that…just needed someone to listen!

I am waiting on AF and currently in the middle of a natural 2WW. I will test next Saturday but I am not getting my hopes up. After my IUI month before last I had huge cysts and I am not sure which side I O’d on last month and I only have 1 good side.

Donna- DO NOT LET THIS GET TO YOU…it is early and you still have a chance…A GOOD ONE! You know better than to let the HPT addiction get the better of you! Think positive thoughts….BFP BFP BFP BFP BFP It is your turn!!!!!

JesJes- WOW those number are remarkable and I an only hope for numbers close to that!!!

Dri-Jim-You are a blessing for the women on here….your positive words are much needed and appreciated! Also Congrats on the embies…only takes 1.

Rubylee-Drive safe and good luck with the shots!

Jeanie-The 2WW will be over and you will have a BFP before you know it!

Yellow-Lupron will also make you have hot flashes…well it did for me. The bloating did not start until I started stimming. I was so bloated I could wear nothing but sweats. Also happy house hunting!!!

Chelly180-I have a kitty named Allie and she is my baby girl and my husband loves her as much as me…LOL Being a furring baby mommy is the best!

Sameera-You are not going to need any frozen because it will work this time!!!

DrJen-You are on your way now…BFP is around the corner! What kind of Doc are you??

Well Ladies I nee to run…hubby wants be to see the yard…he has been planting all day!!! He wants “Yard of the Month”…LOL

Baby Dust to Everyone!!! GOOD LUCK!

[mjwilliams]

Hi all, well we broke down this morning and decided to do an EPT and it was a BFP. My DW and I are so excited but are still banking on our BW this Wed. This TWW has been hell and I can see how all get nervous and frustated as time goes by. We are going to do another EPT tomorrow morning to see if it is the HCG from 2 weeks ago or if we are on the road. AF has not shown up and all the cramps are gone for now. Good luck to all. Joe

[Dri-Jim]

Joe-

Congrats, bro! That is just such great news. Let's hope the BW matches up. You're almost home!

Jim

[Yellow]

mjwilliams, YIPEE!! I'm so excited for you! Our first BFP! Now begins more nervous waiting, but you've cleared some major hurdles. Relax and enjoy it!

smattison, I'd like to blame the bloating on the meds. Truth is, I shouldn't eat so much.

[sameera]

Joe - OMG that is so wonderful!! so happy for you and your DW. Yay!! first BFP on this thread - hope it's filled with tons of BFP's

[jharris12]

I really should keep up with this board more! There's been a lo of activity here this weekend! We had a crazy busy weekend. But now it's Monday, and back to work.

Sameera: So how are the bloating and cramping symptoms? Any better? And cravings already! Getting ready for a BFP already!

Chelly: Sorry to hear about the DH's accident, but glad to hear everyone is alright. Good luck with the ER tomorrow. Keep us posted!

Jim: That is so awesome that you're preparing a post transfer dinner! That is so sweet you are already planning it! Hope my DH will follow suit!

Yellow: Good luck w/the house hunting. That is stressful enough by itself! I should get my meds today, then I have my baseline US Wed morning, and start Lupron Wed, then adding Follistim (or maybe it was Gonal F, can't remember, I will know this afternoon!) and Microdose Ovidrel, and I will be taking aspirin & prenatal vitamins daily, and it seems like there are plenty others that I am forgetting. There was a really LONG list of meds! What are you taking?

DrJen: How are the Follistim shots going?

Wantamiracle: I live closer to Raleigh. It is good to see someone else from NC! We have needed the rain w/this drought, so it is welcome at our house. How was the Lupron shot? I start mine Wed!! My DH is diabetic, & he is going to give me my shots. I figure he should be a pro!

Jeanie: Yes, it is hard to believe I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of meds & needles to inject myself with! After anxiously waiting for AF a couple weeks ago! Funny how things work out!

Ruby: You are a day behind me! I start Lupron Wed. Enjoy your trip, and be safe.

Smattison: WOW! It is unreal that anyone has to deal with that much all at once! My blessings to you for being so strong through the past month. Best wishes to you! So how did the yard look? Is it trohy worthy?!

And finally, JOE!!!! Congratulations!!! That is AMAZING news! It is so good to read about BFP's!!! Keep up posted!

Good luck and best wishes to everyone I missed. I need to get off here and get back to working! Talk to you all later!

[mjwilliams]

Thanks all for the kind comments on our first BFP. We did one more HPT this morning and it was another BFP and the lines were stronger so that is very encouraging. I will post our BW results on Wed after we find out. Baby Dust for all......
Joe

[courtney]

Hey ladies...and gents!! We had friends in town this weekend and I didnt read the board...WOW, there was a lot of activity! My ER will either be 4/23 or 4/24 now...will know for sure this afternoon. So far still 5 follies growing 1@20, 2@19, 1@16, and 1@11. We had a scare on Thursday where it looked like we had two dominant follies, and the others were not growing. RE increased my meds and the others caught up! I will let you know when I get a date.

Sameera~ How are you? I have been thinking about you. Only 6 more days to POAS!!!!

Doddo~How you hanging in there? I am thinking many BFPs for you!

smattison~I am so sorry for all the troubles. Hopefully, the worst is over, come and vent whenever you need to.

JOe~I am so excited we have our first BFP!! Congrats!

jharris12~I was so excited to get my meds, I felt like I was finally moving in the right direction! Good luck on your baseline.

RUbylee~So exciting you are starting...time flies by!

Chelly~Best of luck at ER tomorrow!

Happy Monday!