Anybody IVF progesterone ring study in Texas?

[angram]

Knrjack - I am so sorry and wish you the very best in whatever next steps you decide to take. My thoughts are with you and your DH.

whynotus - Enjoy the wine, we deserve it after all the stress and pressure we go through with this. I hadn't had a drink since late January, so after my BFN in early April I decided the time had com DH and I headed to Cabo and I drank several margaritas and beers on the beach!

BTW, what's WW? Hope everyone has a great weekend.

[stressball]

KNR: I REALLY DONT KNOW WHAT WORDS CAN COMFORT YOU THIS TIME...IF is a journey so keep moving until you find your destination...Its not the end...its a painful journey with a beutiful reward at the end. Treat yourself good because you and your DH did everthing possible to make this work...

Angram: You are in Austin...and yes I go to TFC/ Dr. VT. I really like him. He is very gentle.

Saty+: I pray that you soon belong to Becca's party.

Indie: Howz BCP going....and also you suggested eating pineapple in 2ww...I would like to add something to it....please eat everthing in moderation...Grape juice...also...

I am glad that you all agree with my screen name.....I really justified that name about 3 years ago when I got screening for HIV and it came out POSITIVE...I freaked out....then they did a confirmation test and it came back negative...after 2 months I got diagnosed with walking pneumonia...then it all made sense...Pneumonia had caused false postive for HIV sreening...since I had been carrying that pneumonia for 3 months.....I was sooooo stressed out for those 4 days..when I was waiting on the confirmation that I planned my funeral in my day dreams.....hehehehe....my life is a bumpy one for past 7-8 years...but I still make sure that I enjoy when its a beautiful day..when my plants flower...when birds make nest in my trees and the lil birds hatch out from their eggs...in fact yesterday I saw a boken/ hatched egg in my yard right under a tree....it was a beautiful feeling....sadness and happiness are two sides of a coin...feel what you feel (sad or happy) for that moment and then move on...sorry for being toooo spirtual today....

[whynotus]

yikes, stress! DH was exposed to HIV+ blood a couple of years ago... it was very stressful, waiting for the tests. He tested negative, and got tested again recently and is still ok. I didn't know that about pneumonia. Glad to here you are ok. You have been through a lot. I really hope this is your happy beginning.

Funny you mentioned the bird egg. We have a pair of wrens that nest in a birdhouse on our deck, and they raise 2-3 clutches of 3-4 young each summer. We joke that at least they are super fertile... This year they came back and I found two broken, unhatched eggs beneath the house a couple of days before my beta. I was so upset.... Bad sign, I thought. The birds haven't been back since, and the birdhouse is empty for the first time in 5 years. I can't help but feel like it is a reflection of our situation. I feel like screaming at the sky "yeah, I get it!"

anagram - I really did enjoy that wine! And I'm back on my diet coke each time I go out. Yum.

[stressball]

Hi all,
why: I guess we all keep looking for our signs....

Me: Today again I had US and blood work: It shows 4 good follicles...3 left 1 right.....Yesterday after my gonal f, I am having a stange extreme pain on my left side back....its hurting really bad...RE said it clould be becoz I have big follies on that side...I woke up several timesl ast night due to the pain ...I cant wait for the ER....may be I will trigger tonight....please buddies....I request one minute of your day....please please pray for me.....God please let this pain be worth it...

Saty+:
how are you...

becca: how are the betas going....when is the US

[beccatx]

Hi ladies. I'm good- not much new to add- but I have been keeping up with you all and lurking!

KNR- I'm so sorry...I really was hoping you were wrong with your instinct.

Stress- I can't wait to hear how this week goes with retrieval...will it be 3 or 5 day transfer? That's horrible about the HIV story! You have earned the right to freak-out! I will be praying for you.

Staying positive....how are you feeling?

Whynotus- You always have a kind and encouraging word- I love your posts and I am so glad you didn't stay away.

Indie...megamom....how are you...it must feel good to have the meds and calendar...you're practically there! I will continue to lurk because I can't wait to see how everything goes for you.

I had 3rd beta Friday (21dpo)- it was "over 2500"...give me exact numbers dang it!!! Anyway, that's still doubling every 48 hours, so no more visits until sonogram on May 13th.

G'night!

[IndieBlue]

Yay, Becca!!! Not too long till your sonogram! That'll be the day I start Lupron....so we'll both hit milestones LOL

I'm still doing good....fixing to take my BCP. By the way, did anyone have a longer AF with these things? This is again, CRAZY.....first it was really really heavy and then I'm usually a day 5 girl LOL!!! By day 5 I'm usually just spotting a little and it's not bright red anymore. Well, you guessed it, still going! Figured it must be the BCP's....I hope my body hasn't reset itself LOL, I did used to have them 7 days long when I was a teenager

Well, off to get breakfast out the door for hubby! Then on to cleaning the house before I get back on here

[StayingPositive]

Hi Ladies,

I am back at work today, yay! I never thought I would be so happy to get off the couch and come to work. I did A LOT of laying around this weekend. I wanted to thank you all for your support over the weekend. Friday I had such a bad day after I got the news. But, after reading all of your responses and waking up Saturday morning I felt refreshed and much more positive. I am not out of the race yet!!

Waking up positive Saturday morning was exactly what I needed because the rest of the day would prove to be rather trying. My sister had her doctor's appointment and she found out the sex of her baby. This was definitely the talk and everyone was over the moon that she was having a baby boy. She called to say that she would stop by to show me the ultrasound (a lot of it in 4D). I agreed but felt a little overwhelmed. I am SO happy for her, I really am and I feel so selfish for being jealous. At first I was struggling with the idea and almost called her to tell her that it would not be a good idea. Then, I decided to be "in the present" and remove my ego from the situation. For that moment, when the movie was playing I only thought of her and this beautiful baby that she would be bringing into our family, my nephew! It was actually easier than I had thought. I am sure this is difficult for her as well. Here she is so excited and she must feel like she has to walk on eggshells around me. IVF affects the entire family, really.

On Saturday, I also got news that my friend's husband passed away from a sudden heart attack. He was only 38. I can't wrap my head around how something like this can happen. My heart aches for her. This too, I have to separate myself from because I can't fully give my feelings to this horrible situation. I know that stress is not healthy and I feel like I am being pulled in different directions. I just want to be there for her.

Please keep me in your prayers this week.

[stressball]

Stay+: Just did a prayer for your friend and you....I have few friends who know that I am dealing with IF.....one of them actully told me that she wanted to share her first baby US pictures with me FIRST becoz she thought that would comfort me....when she went into labor she called me at 1.30 at night....and she always tells me how her son (one year old)loves to play with me. I think people around us think that this comforts us they they are in some way sharing their babaies with us....so I am sure your sister wants to make you feel that this baby is yours as much as its hers....


Becca: glad that your beta ia doubling...13 may...I will be thinking of you...please donate your few minutes to all of us who need your prayers...

Indie: I started BCP on day 5..but yes I did spot until day 7.

Me: Dont ask....called the nurse at 12 and found out that we were supposed to absatin for atleat three days....and we did it this morning....my DH satyed home thinking that I might need help as my back was soooo stiff last night....it took me 5-10 mins to get to the restroom....and we ended up being lovey dovely this morning...and then realized that our retrieval is tomorrow and thats when he will be giving his sample...anyway now we cannot reverse what has happened....I m very concerned because we do have MF issues..although we did not do ICSI last time...but we it was a close call....Now what do you all think...should I tell my nurse about this...or should I tell my RE to do ICSI..to be safe....Please reply ASAP...

[IndieBlue]

Stress: I would tell the nurse (I mean good grief...some men could have a 'dream' and accidentally do that too before ER). I know they say not to have any sex, orgasm's...etc but again, I've read where some women accidentally have a dream and there really is nothing you can do. Maybe you can go in early and he can give a sample and then before you leave he can give another one? That way they can ICSI if needed...but it won't be necessary if they have 2 decent samples

[stressball]

Indie:
Thanks for the reply....but we are anyway scheduled to go in at 5 AM...so I dont know if we colud go any earlier than that...but we will see if its okay to stay back lil after my retrieval for 2nd sample...I dont know whats happening this time....we are not doing as good as we did in the previous IVF...BUT OH WELL...we had a picture perfect cycle with BFN..so who knows this time we have screwed cycle with BFP....alright will call the nurse right now...thanks..again..

[stressball]

okay I called the nurse and she said first said "OHHH"...man I felt like hiding somewhere....anyway she said that during the retreival, the sperm sample will be evaluated and if its low...then they will ask him to wait another hour for the second sample or do ICSI...if they end up doing ICSI..then this would be costliest SEX we ever had...Now I am joking about it becoz I now nothing can b done now....

Indie thanks again...

[IndieBlue]

On my patient manual it also states that the day after they may call you back in for another sample if none of them fertilized? I didn't know this was possible...but maybe another option? Just keep up that positive mental attitude....and relax for that ER!!!

[IndieBlue]

Ummm, the study pays for ICSI! They said that Duramed will pay for ICSI but not for Assisted Hatching. My nurse said that ICSI was in essence a smaller assisted hatching so not to worry about AH, ICSI would be enough....so surely they won't charge you for the ICSI?

[stressball]

Indie:

I wonder sometimes if we are in the same study...well if ICSI has to happen...we surely will have to pay out of pocket...our study does not cover it...and also since you mentioned about the assisted hatching....in my study no assited hatching is allowed....I double checked with with my nurse this morning and thats what she said and also the paperwork says that....

I asked about the asssited hatching also because in our clinic...For 3 day transfer...they do assisted hatching....mine is most likely going to be three day...becoz...we are seeing less than 6 good follicles....my clinic policy is to do 3 day transfer..... if 6 or less fertized embroys are seen....so Friday may be the trasfer day

[stressball]

Indie:

Also, ur nurse said that ICSI is a small type of AH....well...as far as I know...AH facilitates implantation and not meeting of egg with sperm...will read and find out soon...