MAY/JUNE CYCLE BUDDIES!!

[Neffi211]

Emmy- if you did your HCG shot 5/18 it should take up to 12 days to get out of your system, most are not that long though, so Id say you have a BFP!!!!!!!! Congrats!

[susivf1]

Hi everyone, I am rally hoping that someone can relate to what I am going through. We are on out first fresh cycle and we transfered 1 perfect embie on 5/23 so we are now on day 9. I have had cramps since the night of the transfer. They seem to come and go, but some of them are pretty bad. My breasts are a little sore but about the same as they normally are before starting. When I was preg with my son I did have cramps but I cant remember if they were like this or not. They kind of burn and cramp. Has anyone else experienced this?? I am so afraid this is a bad thing. My test day is 6/6 so another 5 days to wait, is there any hope??

[hopinginpa]

Jharris- I am so sorry to hear your BFN. I was in the same situation in October, it sucks when you pay so much and then don't get what you want. It took my DH and I awhile to realize that we would find a way to pay for it. Good luck.

Neffi-hope all went well today.

Emmy- Congrats!

Indieblue- thanks for the menopur update. I was wondering what happened! I am hoping I don't need a refill as my insurance wont pay for it this time.

Hopeful-keep positive, it may be too early.

SD-When is your US? Double boards, that must have been a long journey. I am a nurse. I have always worked in a teaching institution so residents where always there!

Amber- how are you doing?

Well off to enjoy the nice weather. Hope everybody else is doing well.

[kimmysq]

Neffi
Hope today goes well for you!!
Thinking of you.
kim

[Neffi211]

Well ladies I am back from ER. Everything went very well. All 7 follies had eggs! So now we wait. The embryologist wanted to try to not ICSI this time. So there is a very good chance we will get no fertilization, but I guess thats the risk we will take to see if they do that much better without it. I know that its a possibility but I dont know how I'll be if they call tomorrow and say we have none. Then I'm going to kick myself inthe ass, thinking I should have done ICSI again. I dont know, but I guess we cant learn anything if we dont try. I'm scared, please pray for us to get some to fertilize. Thanks everyone.

[valerie68]

Neffi: That's great that all your follies had eggs. You're right, you don't know if you don't try. I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and hope that all seven get to fertilize. Scary time indeed. It seems that the whole process is one scary situation after another. We really need to hang on the whole time and be prepared for so many different scenarios. Not always easy for sure. This might work out great for you...I really hope this is your time. Good luck and I can't wait to hear good news from you.

Hugs

Valerie

[emmy]

Thanks everyone. You all have been a huge help for me. I have been reading on here for awhile and just to hear other's stories is such a relief. I dont know what we would do without websites like this.

I took another HPT today! haha...I know Im a crazy woman on a mission!! It was positive also. Im so afraid it is not going to be be 6/6!

I will be praying for everyone on here! Lots of baby thoughts to you all!
Em

DH male factor
ME nothing that I know of
1st IVF
ER 5/20
ET 5/23
Beta 6/6

[Rinnie]

jharris12 I'm so very sorry about the bfn! This process is so frustrating because it really is a numbers game even when everything seems right. We have to pay out of pocket too but they do have plans if you buy 2 or 3 that cuts it down a bit. I hope you get to try again, I know you'd make a great mom. Take time to heal...amen to those Coronas!! Keep us posted on your plans.

Neffi Arggh!! That's what kills me..the decisions. And nobody really knows! 7 is a really good number and I'm praying for that fert.

Sue Thanks! & hang in there. My BB's were on fire. The progesterone really does do a number on you.

Amber That's so frustrating! Were you doing the flare protocol? That's usually the thing for poor responders or older women. They can really up the meds quite a bit, so lets hope they figure out the formula for you.

SD Glad to see you doing so well! Your beta's awesome! Could it be twins ?

To all the 2WW's...lots of meditation & just enjoy being pupo.

I went to AP & they did the electroacupuncture on my stomach which felt just bizzare. I didn't like it, but they say it breaks up the lining so AF is smoother & not so much cramping. Just waiting for it now...just want to get past it so it's over you know? They also have me on detox tea which is even more nasty if there is such a thing Just have to keep an eye on that fabulous prize.


Rin xo

[LB]

jharris - so sorry to hear about your test. Enjoy the coronas in this beautiful weather (I am craving one now!) and do things to make yourself feel good. Hopefully you will be able to be back on this roller coaster soon.

Ruby - congratulations!!! I can't wait to hear your second number.

Neffi - so glad you had all 7 eggs. Keep the faith - I am sure they wouldn't have foregone ICSI if they really thought it wouldn't work. I am praying for you!

Amber - sorry to hear about your cycle - but don't give up, there is still time. I know about the disappointment - this is my third cycle, but the first we made it to ET. We always felt like time was just passing by and there was nothing we could do. The waiting between cycles seems endless and then I had to have a laproscopic surgery between the second and third cycles which delayed things more. But I firmly believe it will all work out in the end - we got our BFP this time when we were pretty sure we wouldn't!

SD - your numbers are crazy. Sounds like multiples to me! Are you feeling anything? I have been nauseous every day, which I consider a good thing at this point, though still trying to be cautiously optimistic.

Hope all in the 2ww are hanging in there, and that everyone else is doing well and enjoying this great weather!

[IndieBlue]

JHarris I'm really sorry about your negative You can keep an eye on the RE's in your area though for studies and stuff. I've seen a lot of studies in different areas that end up being almost FREE....so it's great for people doing this out of pocket. Good luck and I pray you get your BFP soon.

Amber What is your current level of meds? After just a few days of stims my RE upped my GonalF by 75 more IU. I started on 225 and went up to 300.....kind of sounded like a lot to me, on top of that being on 2 vials (150iu) of Menopur when she initially ordered me 12 vials and now I needed 24.....ugghh. I hope your follies catch up and you don't have to up your meds.

SDTrying Good luck with your board exams And LOL on the retail therapy note about swimsuits and stims....I concur! LOL

Emmy Sounds like you're pregnant I bought 25 HPT, just the strips that pick up on 20mcg of the hormone.....I'm going to pee on one a day until I get a negative to see that the Trigger shot is out of my system....I realize I may not get a positive after that but I guess I'd rather be ready for the Beta then go in to it blindly. I'm so happy that you got a BFP though....can't wait to hear your beta numbers

SueQiwi I hope you get some more symptoms soon My BB's have been killing me for the past few days on stims, it's so hard to know what is the meds and what is a sign of pregnancy I know you'll get more signs soon....good luck!

Susivf1 Sending you sticky vibes and I hope that your 1 perfect little embaby has snuggled in

HopingInPA I hope that you don't have to refill it either. Sadly Freedom is charging the same for the 'generic' as the Menopur....kind of doesn't seem fair. I have about 3 days worth left.....praying I won't need more than that!

Neffi Praying for 100% fertilization I can't believe they wouldn't do ICSI though....I thought that most clinics did that standard these days. I think that with my low count (I only had 10 follies that she measured on Friday) that they probably need to do ICSI, even though we don't have any MF.....I think it would make me feel a bit better? I don't know though....I guess I'd like to know that my husbands little guys did their thing too, with no help LOL

Rinnie I'm so sorry you're having to go through all of this I pray that it all goes by quickly for you and you're back on track toward that BFP soon.

LB While it would seem odd to say this on any other board, or in any other situation....I'm happy you're having morning sickness LOL I pray that it passes quickly though and lets you enjoy your pregnancy

Well, everyone be thinking good thoughts tomorrow for me. I'm off for my next u/s and bloodwork to check on those follies. Praying I have all the right sizes to move on to ER soon Tomorrow was supposed to be my original ER date....sadly that just didn't work out. Praying that I'll bring you all my good news tomorrow!

[Amberb28]

Hi Everyone.. How ru all doing... Thank you soo much for your kind supporting words and prayers ....

Jharris: I am so sorry for your BFN... this sucks... IVF is such an emotional roller coaster and when it doest work out its a torture... Please pray to God to give you strenght to bear this pain and everything will be fine at his time.....I am also pyaing everything from my pocket as my insurance doesnt cover a penny .....Please take care of yourself and everything wud be fine.....

I had my ultrasound today morning again.. I just have 3 follies of 11mm each and E2 level is around 293....this is very low my body is responding very slowly....My RE has not told me to increase the dosage yet... they have asked me to continue the same and I would be having another ultrasound on Tuesday.... They would decide then what needs to be done... I am still praying with fingers crossed that everything goes on well... I am not sure what God has in store for me but I trsut HIM completely and belive that he would do what is Best for me.....

Thank you all for your prayers and support and wish me that everything goes well.....

Lots ofprayers and baby dust to all!!

[Neffi211]

Indie-- It is protocol in my clinic alsoto do ICSI, but they want to try this becasue they think that the needle is possibly hurting my cratered eggs! This is just a risky chance that maybe if they fertilize, they will do much better. So we will see. We did ICSI for the first two cycles.

Amber-- GROW FOLLIES GROW!!!!!!! I'll be thinking of you.

[Prawnster]

Hello to you all,

I just wanted to drop in and say to Rinnie, aims327 and J Harris that I am sorry for your news and my thoughts are with you. I myself have experienced a BFN, 2 ectopics, several chemical pregnancies and a couple of early miscarriages and nothing can describe the way you feel. However I do believe in hope and as fate had it, I went on to have my beautiful 3 yr old son Gabriel. So please keep the hope.

Congratulations to Rubylee and LB on your terrific BFP's, I am so happy for you and wish you the best proud baby bumps! Good luck for your upcoming US LB.

Good luck to all those in the dreaded 2ww and am keeping my fingers crossed for you all. Yes ForMaggie my headaches have subsided thankfully and good luck for thursday. As for pregnancy symptoms I think I just felt like my AF was about to start and I had quite bad stomach cramps on and off. I was also constipated and had dry skin patches on my face. But too be honest it could have just been the drugs causing it all. So if i get that far this time I am really, really going to try to not analyse any symptoms (yeah, as if we can help it). Pregnancy symptoms is so different for so many people that there seems no set pattern - which is probably why we all drive ourselves crazy in the meantime. I hope you go on to suffer some much wanted morning sickness...

For those who are stimming, grow eggies grow! Dakota this has to work for you as I can't believe what a really horrible year you have had - you must be a very strong person to then go through IVF on top of all of that. I know the writing of the big fat cheque syndrome, I feel the same and it is sooooo expensive. But worth every penny if it works. My Doctor asked me what I would prefer to live with, 'Regret or Disapointment' and it made me look at it in a different light. I have to feel that I have tried at least.

Thanks to ADSGirl for keeping the list going and sending sticky baby dust to you all on this thread.

As for me, I am on day 5 of injections and have a scan weds to see if anything is happening. I have to say (sorry if to much info) that my most noticable side effect so far is WIND! perhaps I am injecting air bubbles into my tummy Maybe?????

Good night.

Louise x

[angram]

Hi Neffi - I just want to say good luck tomorrow, I'll be thinking about you!! I'm sure the little guys will take care of business and you'll have nice beautiful embryos to transfer in a few days.

[Dakota]

Neffi- I am glad all went well with ER and you got your 7 eggs!! I will be praying for 100% fertility!!

Hopinginpa- Hope stims started ok and you got all your meds ok.

ForMaggie- Hang in there girl, I'm routin for ya.

Amber- I am sorry things are moving along. What is your Nurse & RE saying about it? Have they talked about changing things up? Increasing things?

Jharris- I am SO SO sorry. I dont even haves the words. I'll give you a hug ((hug)).

Rinnie- Boy your AP is really working on you. Your really starting to make progress. It a horrible journey, but I feel like your finally getting somewhere. I hate that you have to go through it, that any of us do. Keep your spirits up:)

Indie- I hope all goes well with your US.

Prawster- I am SO with you!! You would think I have been sucking on an air hose. Its horrible!!

Well, I am still not feeling any twinges or anything. Today is day 6. I have an u/s and b/w at 11:30, so we'll see whats happening. I am really praying that those bad boys are growing. I'll report in later this afternoon!!

Still having headaches, not as bad and I am still starving all the blasted time. That bothers me more than anything, I cant aford to gain an oz!