Hi everyone - quick question on the Portia BCP's, did anyone say they made you feel like crap? I started them yesterday morning and I've felt pretty nauseous both days. I didn't have this issue with my last round, but it was a different BCP. I feel like I'm constantly hungry and nauseous and nothing is really helping.
Hope everyone is having a great Sunday!
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Yep, I'm soooo ready to be off of these. I've been nauseous, my bb's hurt really bad and feel swollen, I feel overall bloated and I'm moody too. Oh and I've been spotting since I started on the 1st!!! I had a normal 5 day AF then went on for a few days after that, now I've been spotting brown since 
So again...I'll be glad to get off of these things. Seems it's pretty common among the study participants on the other board too....these must be 'cheaper' BCP's with more side effects. How long do you have to take them?
So again...I'll be glad to get off of these things. Seems it's pretty common among the study participants on the other board too....these must be 'cheaper' BCP's with more side effects. How long do you have to take them?Me: 34 DH: 37
Tubal Factor IF
1st IVF cycle May/June 2008
Beta #1 6/18 BFN
2nd IVF cycle July 2009
Chemical Pregnancy at 7weeks
Tubal Factor IF
1st IVF cycle May/June 2008
Beta #1 6/18 BFN
2nd IVF cycle July 2009
Chemical Pregnancy at 7weeks
I took them the entire 21 day last time, so I'm assuming it's the same this time too. I'm hoping to get a schedule this week from the IVF nurse, so I'll find out. Not meaning to complain or anything, but if I'm going to be nauseous then I'd prefer it be due to morning sickness 
Sorry to hear about your spotting, my goodness that's ridiculous. How long do you have to take yours?
Sorry to hear about your spotting, my goodness that's ridiculous. How long do you have to take yours?Me 38 - DH 34
IVF#2 - BFP 6/29
IVF#2 - BFP 6/29
Angram and Indie - I thought it was weird that I usually am very nauseous for the first week with BCP's, but this one I was not. Strange, right? I guess it just goes to show you that what you hear all the time is so true... everyone responds to drugs a little bit differently. I do know what you are talking about, though, and it is annoying.
My nurse told me I could take them at night, which might cut down on nausea, but I had done that with the pills that made me sick, too, so I dont' think that was why I felt ok this time. But maybe... if you are taking them in the morning, and there is a way to switch to night, it might help.
My nurse told me I could take them at night, which might cut down on nausea, but I had done that with the pills that made me sick, too, so I dont' think that was why I felt ok this time. But maybe... if you are taking them in the morning, and there is a way to switch to night, it might help.
I only have a week left on them, and I take them at 8:30 am. By noon I'm usually feeling pretty blah I've been weepy lately too, more than usual...or during PMS. Don't know if it's the BCP's or just the fact that I'm getting closer to the shots and ER.....plus the fact that I've read so many negatives lately It's heartbreaking and I'm not looking forward to going through that if it happens to me
Anyhow, I hope they don't make you sick. My last one is Sunday the 18th, but I start Lupron on the 15th....so that may take my mind off of them for the last few days.
I've been weepy lately too, more than usual...or during PMS. Don't know if it's the BCP's or just the fact that I'm getting closer to the shots and ER.....plus the fact that I've read so many negatives lately It's heartbreaking and I'm not looking forward to going through that if it happens to me Anyhow, I hope they don't make you sick. My last one is Sunday the 18th, but I start Lupron on the 15th....so that may take my mind off of them for the last few days.
Me: 34 DH: 37
Tubal Factor IF
1st IVF cycle May/June 2008
Beta #1 6/18 BFN
2nd IVF cycle July 2009
Chemical Pregnancy at 7weeks
Tubal Factor IF
1st IVF cycle May/June 2008
Beta #1 6/18 BFN
2nd IVF cycle July 2009
Chemical Pregnancy at 7weeks
Hello ladies ~ I apologize for not posting. I haven't even been lurking since I got my BFN. I am keeping up on my blog so please feel free to stalk. But, I am taking a much ado break from TTCing.
We had our end of study appointment last week and didn't get much answers but there haven't been many successes with this study out of my site here in Boise. I still don't know if we can even conceive on our own. With the RE telling me my eggs don't develope and only 3 our of 32 eggs retrieved were ok and had fragmentation on them so my gut is saying we are not able to conceive on our own. We have an appointment with the doc himself on 5-23-08 to find out the real info.
For now rich and I are taking time for ourselves. I joined weight watchers and we have been doing a lot of home improvements. Depending on what the doc says we are goign to play for a year or so and think about adpotion. I am 33 and the thought of not having kids is a reacurring fear. Still crying nightly which sucks. I am not one of those strong women by anymeans.
thank you for all the support and I hope you all see a BFP.
We had our end of study appointment last week and didn't get much answers but there haven't been many successes with this study out of my site here in Boise. I still don't know if we can even conceive on our own. With the RE telling me my eggs don't develope and only 3 our of 32 eggs retrieved were ok and had fragmentation on them so my gut is saying we are not able to conceive on our own. We have an appointment with the doc himself on 5-23-08 to find out the real info.
For now rich and I are taking time for ourselves. I joined weight watchers and we have been doing a lot of home improvements. Depending on what the doc says we are goign to play for a year or so and think about adpotion. I am 33 and the thought of not having kids is a reacurring fear. Still crying nightly which sucks. I am not one of those strong women by anymeans.
thank you for all the support and I hope you all see a BFP.
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Hi all,
Angram Indie: I am soory that you guys have to deal with this bcp thing. I took mine after lunch and in the evening I would feel very nauseous....As I said before...for me making a fresh lime lemonade 1/2 cup with lots of ice really helped me...I tried taking bcp at night but then my night was screwed....I took bcp for 19 days but you are supposed to take them for 21 days....the good thing is that after you are done with the bcps...you wont even think about the side effects anymore as you will be soooo involved with the other stuff...
Me: I had my trasfer yesterday....much easier than last time....physically...but mentally...I was fine until I went there....but the minute that nurse asked me how many time I had done the trasfer...and I said "two" and then she wished me "happy mothers day" I thought I would burst out into tears....it was soooo hard to get control and not cry...taking vallium helped a lil to relax....also because....we were reached 20 mins later than 10....my DH....again...took a wrong high way to the cpl for the blood draw....and refused to turn around.....so I was a lil more stressed.
Anyway we transfered 2 B grade embies....one is frozen..and three will be seen today again to see if anybody made it....
We checked in a hotel insted of going to the house....so that I have nothing to do....anyway..at night my DH went to get food...while I was in the room....I again felt this urge to cry....I was crying so hard....I went on and on and just could not stop....soory.....if I m making you all sad....I felt sooooo much better after that cry.....today I am feeling great....in fact I talked to my embies and told them that we will love them and take good care of them when they come out as babies...amen...
Angram Indie: I am soory that you guys have to deal with this bcp thing. I took mine after lunch and in the evening I would feel very nauseous....As I said before...for me making a fresh lime lemonade 1/2 cup with lots of ice really helped me...I tried taking bcp at night but then my night was screwed....I took bcp for 19 days but you are supposed to take them for 21 days....the good thing is that after you are done with the bcps...you wont even think about the side effects anymore as you will be soooo involved with the other stuff...
Me: I had my trasfer yesterday....much easier than last time....physically...but mentally...I was fine until I went there....but the minute that nurse asked me how many time I had done the trasfer...and I said "two" and then she wished me "happy mothers day" I thought I would burst out into tears....it was soooo hard to get control and not cry...taking vallium helped a lil to relax....also because....we were reached 20 mins later than 10....my DH....again...took a wrong high way to the cpl for the blood draw....and refused to turn around.....so I was a lil more stressed.
Anyway we transfered 2 B grade embies....one is frozen..and three will be seen today again to see if anybody made it....
We checked in a hotel insted of going to the house....so that I have nothing to do....anyway..at night my DH went to get food...while I was in the room....I again felt this urge to cry....I was crying so hard....I went on and on and just could not stop....soory.....if I m making you all sad....I felt sooooo much better after that cry.....today I am feeling great....in fact I talked to my embies and told them that we will love them and take good care of them when they come out as babies...amen...
TTC since Jan04
32, DH 36 low count, motility
natural IUI 3, -VE
injectable IUI 2, -VE
1st IVF May june 07: bfn
fet: july:bfn:
2nd ivf April 08 BFP
32, DH 36 low count, motility
natural IUI 3, -VE
injectable IUI 2, -VE
1st IVF May june 07: bfn
fet: july:bfn:
2nd ivf April 08 BFP
stressball - Great news on the ET, so try to sit back, relax and bring on the PMA!! Your embies need to feel all the positive energy they can get and I'm thinking this is your time!
Knrjack - I'm so sorry to hear you're not getting answers to your questions, this process is extremely painful and mentally exhausting. I wish you and your DH the best, and if you end up adopting, just think of the little life you're saving and the wonderful home and love you will be giving. I truly hope you find happiness...
IndieBlue - Good luck with one more week of BCP's, but time definitely starts flying once you start Lupron. I think it's the process of just doing something different, at least that's how I felt last time.
whynotus - Thanks for the good idea of taking them at night, I may try that. I'm going to give myself a couple more days of taking them in the AM, but we'll see.
beccatx - I'm originally from Ft. Worth, which is where most of my Dad's family still lives. I lived in Bedford at one point, then to Aledo, and finally ended up in Houston until high school graduation. Austin is by far my favorite though and have been here for 12 years.
Not much going on with me today, just the usual work stuff. Wanted to say hello and hope everyone had a nice start to the new week.
Knrjack - I'm so sorry to hear you're not getting answers to your questions, this process is extremely painful and mentally exhausting. I wish you and your DH the best, and if you end up adopting, just think of the little life you're saving and the wonderful home and love you will be giving. I truly hope you find happiness...
IndieBlue - Good luck with one more week of BCP's, but time definitely starts flying once you start Lupron. I think it's the process of just doing something different, at least that's how I felt last time.
whynotus - Thanks for the good idea of taking them at night, I may try that. I'm going to give myself a couple more days of taking them in the AM, but we'll see.
beccatx - I'm originally from Ft. Worth, which is where most of my Dad's family still lives. I lived in Bedford at one point, then to Aledo, and finally ended up in Houston until high school graduation. Austin is by far my favorite though and have been here for 12 years.
Not much going on with me today, just the usual work stuff. Wanted to say hello and hope everyone had a nice start to the new week.
Me 38 - DH 34
IVF#2 - BFP 6/29
IVF#2 - BFP 6/29
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Hi all,
Indie: Are you okay..its the first time that you did not write for almost 2-3 days...
Angram: Thanks. So we have two frozen. One is day 5 and other day 6. Exactly like last time....
Becca: Today is your US.....Lots of best wishes to you and waiting to hear about it.........
Why, Knr, Thnik+: During this horrible 2ww I am thinking of you guys...My heart goes out for you. I am already planning my next step. My DH told me yesterday that there company is starting a new program to help out people to adopt. They will give 5 grand for every child upto 3 children...but I know adoption is very very expensive.....may be 50 grand or something according to my RE....But I said to my DH that may be its a sign....I am sooooo ready to do HPT and get out of this hope-hopeless swing.....I know deep in my heart...that I will become a mother and a damn good one....may it be by adoption or any other way....and so will you all be.....
Indie: Are you okay..its the first time that you did not write for almost 2-3 days...
Angram: Thanks. So we have two frozen. One is day 5 and other day 6. Exactly like last time....
Becca: Today is your US.....Lots of best wishes to you and waiting to hear about it.........
Why, Knr, Thnik+: During this horrible 2ww I am thinking of you guys...My heart goes out for you. I am already planning my next step. My DH told me yesterday that there company is starting a new program to help out people to adopt. They will give 5 grand for every child upto 3 children...but I know adoption is very very expensive.....may be 50 grand or something according to my RE....But I said to my DH that may be its a sign....I am sooooo ready to do HPT and get out of this hope-hopeless swing.....I know deep in my heart...that I will become a mother and a damn good one....may it be by adoption or any other way....and so will you all be.....
TTC since Jan04
32, DH 36 low count, motility
natural IUI 3, -VE
injectable IUI 2, -VE
1st IVF May june 07: bfn
fet: july:bfn:
2nd ivf April 08 BFP
32, DH 36 low count, motility
natural IUI 3, -VE
injectable IUI 2, -VE
1st IVF May june 07: bfn
fet: july:bfn:
2nd ivf April 08 BFP
Hi Stress...hang in there..the 2ww is such a rollercoaster of emotions- It's hard not to think about it, but do think positive thoughts! When is your beta? Will you hpt? When?
My sonogram was today- there is one little peanut and we saw and heard the heart beat. It was exciting.
I hope everyone is well...slow days it seems
My sonogram was today- there is one little peanut and we saw and heard the heart beat. It was exciting.
I hope everyone is well...slow days it seems
beccatx - Excellent news, how exciting to actually see the little peanut and hear a heartbeat!! I'm happy to hear some great news on this thread, we need that trend to continue!
stressball - Keep the PMA!!!! Try not to get ahead of yourself, I know it's hard to do. I have friends that just adopted a local baby girl (they got the call hours after she was born) and it was ~$25K. Keep the faith that this cycle will work for you and try not to STRESS
I'm happy to hear some great news on this thread, we need that trend to continue!stressball - Keep the PMA!!!! Try not to get ahead of yourself, I know it's hard to do. I have friends that just adopted a local baby girl (they got the call hours after she was born) and it was ~$25K. Keep the faith that this cycle will work for you and try not to STRESS
Me 38 - DH 34
IVF#2 - BFP 6/29
IVF#2 - BFP 6/29
Hi girls -
So, there's some good things going on here!
Stress: I'm glad things went well. It is great that you have a couple of frozen embies, for next time. So the little one from this cycle can have some buddies down the line! I also have two, and am waiting to hear from my doctor tomorrow about when/how we can do the FET. They want us to wait two cycles - not sure if AF I got after BFN counts as #1 or not... In any case, you have a better chance of this working than not. Don't lose sight of that! I believe it...
Funny you were saying you are planning your next step... I'm planning the step after our next step! Or at least, trying to figure out if there will be a next step.
Beccatx: Great news! We love to see it - thanks for helping us keep the faith!
Angram - will you ask your doctor if you can take the pills later, or will you try to move it up incrementally over a few days?
Knrjack - I'm sorry you are looking at the end of treatment. We will probably be done after FET, too. It is hard to come to terms with that, so I really respect that you are able to consider it. I hope you have some good news at your RE appt. Ours is tomorrow...
So, there's some good things going on here!
Stress: I'm glad things went well. It is great that you have a couple of frozen embies, for next time. So the little one from this cycle can have some buddies down the line! I also have two, and am waiting to hear from my doctor tomorrow about when/how we can do the FET. They want us to wait two cycles - not sure if AF I got after BFN counts as #1 or not... In any case, you have a better chance of this working than not. Don't lose sight of that! I believe it...
Funny you were saying you are planning your next step... I'm planning the step after our next step! Or at least, trying to figure out if there will be a next step.
Beccatx: Great news! We love to see it - thanks for helping us keep the faith!
Angram - will you ask your doctor if you can take the pills later, or will you try to move it up incrementally over a few days?
Knrjack - I'm sorry you are looking at the end of treatment. We will probably be done after FET, too. It is hard to come to terms with that, so I really respect that you are able to consider it. I hope you have some good news at your RE appt. Ours is tomorrow...
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Hi all,
For once I thought I really stressed others out from my posts and they all left me....thanks...I was feeling bad that I talk soooo negative all the time....actually I had a pretty good life until 7 years....In these 7 years...I have been through a lot...fertility is just a part of it....I promise I will be more positive from now on....
Becca: I am sooooo happy that you got to experience that lil heartbeat...treat yourself good...you have a tiny beeny life inside you....
Why: hun...your FET will be soon here...I think AF first is the first....I know that we all feel rushed and panicked after BFN...hang in there....
Me: I dont know when the PG test is...usually its after 9 days of 5 dt...so may be next tues...I will call and ask tomorrow...I am going to do the HPT on Sun.....Symptomwise....just heavy breasts...and very very mild cramping here and there...will be working from tomorrow....
Becca: Mt trasfer was this Sunday? when would you recommend HPT....
Indie: I am missing you.....
For once I thought I really stressed others out from my posts and they all left me....thanks...I was feeling bad that I talk soooo negative all the time....actually I had a pretty good life until 7 years....In these 7 years...I have been through a lot...fertility is just a part of it....I promise I will be more positive from now on....
Becca: I am sooooo happy that you got to experience that lil heartbeat...treat yourself good...you have a tiny beeny life inside you....
Why: hun...your FET will be soon here...I think AF first is the first....I know that we all feel rushed and panicked after BFN...hang in there....
Me: I dont know when the PG test is...usually its after 9 days of 5 dt...so may be next tues...I will call and ask tomorrow...I am going to do the HPT on Sun.....Symptomwise....just heavy breasts...and very very mild cramping here and there...will be working from tomorrow....
Becca: Mt trasfer was this Sunday? when would you recommend HPT....
Indie: I am missing you.....
TTC since Jan04
32, DH 36 low count, motility
natural IUI 3, -VE
injectable IUI 2, -VE
1st IVF May june 07: bfn
fet: july:bfn:
2nd ivf April 08 BFP
32, DH 36 low count, motility
natural IUI 3, -VE
injectable IUI 2, -VE
1st IVF May june 07: bfn
fet: july:bfn:
2nd ivf April 08 BFP
Stress- don't worry- you can't run us off that easy! As far as HPT- just personal "research"...I think 6 or 7 days past the 5dt is the earliest I would try...I think Sunday for you is a good day. I got a light pink line on 7dp5dt. My friend got one on 6dp, but I think that's early. I read that all trigger HCG will be gone and your own HCG should be high enough to detect. IF it were negative- just remember that it could be a slow or late implanted and the test you are using isn't detecting enough hormone. I really looked at HPT as a way to "soften the blow"..if it was neg, I would still hope maybe the beta would show different, but at least not be totally surprised. If HPT is positive, you still worry about beta, but are quite hopeful.
Thank you everyone for kind words about the US- I appreciate it. I do feel bad that I'm alone in the BFP- I wish more of you had the experience...I'm sorry. It's hard to be too happy when your "buddies" are not with you.
Rebecca
As far as HPT- just personal "research"...I think 6 or 7 days past the 5dt is the earliest I would try...I think Sunday for you is a good day. I got a light pink line on 7dp5dt. My friend got one on 6dp, but I think that's early. I read that all trigger HCG will be gone and your own HCG should be high enough to detect. IF it were negative- just remember that it could be a slow or late implanted and the test you are using isn't detecting enough hormone. I really looked at HPT as a way to "soften the blow"..if it was neg, I would still hope maybe the beta would show different, but at least not be totally surprised. If HPT is positive, you still worry about beta, but are quite hopeful.Thank you everyone for kind words about the US- I appreciate it. I do feel bad that I'm alone in the BFP- I wish more of you had the experience...I'm sorry. It's hard to be too happy when your "buddies" are not with you.
Rebecca