anyone going for retrieval around july 22 or close???

[antoak]

So much has happened since I've been gone!!!
First of all, my heart goes out to nickyB73, onemorebaby, anj, and Marynaz. The disappointment must be very difficult, but know that you have support all around you. I think it's a good idea for some of you to take some time to get yourselves together. Never feel sorry about expressing emotion. Ppl who don't go through this can't really understand how frustrating this process is. I'll be thinking about you all.

Congratulations Hopeful, RN2005, Kim14, LaurainLongIsland, Elizabethski, Jharris, & DcDiva - you girls are posting HUGE numbers....you should be sooo happy!!! Laura, welcome and what clinic did you use? It's nice to have someone in the area. How many embies did you transfer?

Sweetmomi-I think all of your worrying will be worth it soon. Those HPTs are on your side.
Yeah Hommy- I can't wait to hear your Beta #s

As for me, I go in for my second Beta on Wednesday...a whole week after my first....I'm starting to get a little nervous wondering about what the results will be especially since I am only on one pro. capsule a day. I have to think on the bright side though, right. My doctor obviously thought I didn't need the extra medicine and that I could wait a week to come back in, right? I just hope everything works out...I think I still feel pregnant. I still get occasional light cramping, I urinate constantly (often in the middle of the night also, ladies), I have been going to bed really early, and I'm bloated and my BBs are the biggest they've ever been...that's not saying much though

Anyway...I hope I caught up with everyone. Good luck to all upcoming Betas!!!! This board is strong!!

[jharris12]

Good morning ladies. I am so glad I can get on here again! I kept getting errors yesterday evening!

I went in this morning for blood work for my 3rd beta, so I am waiting for that call. I also asked about my US, and they do US 4wks after the 1st + beta. So I still have to wait iver 3 weeks! But my US is scheduled for Sept. 5. And I thought the 2ww was hard!

antoak: Good luck with your next beta tomorrow! And I'm sure if your RE thought you needed more, he would have you on it. I wouldn't worry!

tortilla: It's good to hear from you. Sounds like you are doing better now. Best of luck on your next cycle!

sweetmomi: I'm glad the cramps are getting better. Good luck on your upcoming beta!

Marynaz: I'm so sorry. I know how bad it hurts to get that news. Take time to yourself, and know that we are all here for you, and most of us have been through the same thing.

hommy: Congrats on the +ive HPT!!!

Everyone else, hope you all have a great day. I have to get some work done now! I will post later when I get my results!

[LauraonLongIsland]

Hi Everyone,
Thanks for all of the warm welcomes. Since I am new here, I will answer some of the questions some of you have asked me.

I went to LIFE IVF in Melville. Dr. Brenner was my RE - but Dr. Kenningsberg performed the transfer. I only transfered 2 day 3 embryos. I didn't have any definite symptoms until today when I was yawning all day so far. Does anyone else have any symptoms yet? Tomorrow is my second Beta.

I hope everyone who received bad news this week is doing ok. I really understand how much goes into an ivf cycle and how unfair it is.

[Hopeful in SD]

Hi Ladies,

I was getting errors for a while yesterday also

jharris: good luck with the beta today.

sweetmomi: hang in there, your 2ww is almost over. I think if I ever decide to change professions I'm going into selling HPT's, in bulk!

tortillachip: glad to hear you are doing better and focusing on the next cycle. Can't wait to hear how it goes!

hommy: way to go with a +ive HPT, can't wait to hear your beta next week!

RN2005, Kim14, LaurainLongIsland, Elizabethski, DcDiva, jharris, antoak,babyloves, kim: We are on a streak, keep those high numbers coming in!

nickyb, monemorebaby, anj, & Marynaz: take care of yourselves and know we are here for you. I look forward to hearing about your next cycle.

I am getting ready today to leave tomorrow for my dad's 80th birthday. I'll catch up with you all later today.

[Marynaz]

Hello All,
Thanks for the kind notes. I feel better today at least I don't have to wait anymore. Hope all goes well for you new momys. I just booked a vacation to Mexico for labor day weekend. It will help me and DH to relax and enjoy I think we needed so bad.
jharris12, sorry to hear you beta has dropped. I will pray for u and hope your beta goes up again soon. take care of yourself.

[sweetmomi]

slight cramping and spotting came back this afternoon. I turned this completely over to God. Nothing else I can do. Beta is tomorrow. DH is so positive and excited that I am pregnant and everything is ok. My heart hurts thinking about the possibility of disappointing him.

[elisabethski73]

Hi ladies,

Oh my word, I am exhausted! How is everyone else doing? I'm starting to get a bit worried b/c I don't really have any of the cramping that you guys are talking about. My boobs are huge and sore. They feel like big overfilled balloons that are about to pop! But, I don't have morning sickness or cramping. I wish I felt like more was going on down there! Since I don't feel anything, I start to worry that my 2nd beta tomorrow will not increase. I guess I'm going to be paranoid for the majority of this pregnancy!

sweetmommi: I think you are totally prego! Kim had tons of cramping and I had some spotting prior to beta. We both got BFPs. I think that both of those symptoms are very common early on, so you should feel optimistic!

Marynaz: I know how difficult this time is for you, as I have been there before. I think going on vacation for Labor day is absolutely the best thing possible for you both. You can mourn for a bit and then rejuvenate yourselves while bathing in the sun and drinking pina coladas!! The vacation sounds perfect and I hope it will allow you both to be strong for your next go around!

tortillachip: I'm so excited that you have been able to start again so quickly! Yeah! Praying you get a well deserved BFP this time! We are pulling for you!

Hommy: I'm so excited that you got a HPT BFP!! Woohoo!!

Hopeful in SD: I hope you have a great time at your Dad's bday!

Elisabeth

[kim14]

Marynaz - the vacation is exactly what we did between cycles. Booked it like a week after bfn and went about a month later. It totally rejuvinated us. Plus we went to wine country and i could drink again!!!

Elisabeth - I dont have many symptoms either. I bought that book what to expect when your expecting today at lunch and said you dont feel much till 6 weeks.

Im pretty nervous about my beta #s this week.
This whole process is nerve wracking. next ill be worried about the ultrasound. I dont think my dh and i will really be able to calm down till we see that heartbeat. Of course, at this rate I may be crazy the whole 9 months!!!!!!! I am feeling positive but its hard not to be cautiously optimisitc when ive known sooo many people have miscarriages in the 1st trimester. One step at a time I suppose

I saw someones comment about jharris beta going down?? I didnt see that post from her??? Whats going on???

[emfossum]

Marynaz - You have been on my mind. I always sensed this very sincere quality in your posts and hoped so much that you would be successful this round. I am sorry to hear your news. I am glad to hear that you are able to express your emotions, cry..talk, and now take some time for yourself. Then when your good and ready you will be ready to go through this again, but with great success. Keep up your wonderful attitude, and enjoy your vacation.

Kim14 - Somehow we must be the chosen ones who can deal with this waiting...waiting to start the process...waiting to start stims... retrieval..transfer...beta..and it goes on. I tell you when my DD was born I checked for breathing regularly because I was so afraid of SIDs. Someone up there believes we can handle this. I would beg to differ...but I would be mistaken. By the way your story in the restaurant was hilarious. I could totally see me doing something like that. Thanks for the laugh.

Sweetmommi - I am wishing you big high beta numbers tomorrow.

Hommy - Yay!!! I am happy for your + result on your HTP!

LaurainLongIsland - Welcome, and happy to hear your good news! I can't wait to join all of you ladies. I have 6 more days till my beta...but I probably with test this weekend. My DH is adimant that I don't test early, and if it was up to him he would wait till the beta test. I am not that patient!

One more side note I found out that I have 3 frosties. I have been waiting patiently and was happy to get the news.

Sending everyong lots of love and good thoughts!
Elizabeth

[dcdiva]

Kim - You had me cracking up about your BFP story. i can just see you busting through the emergency exit LOL! I was in the fabric store and I threw my stuff down and ran outside so I know they thought I was crazy. I know what you mean about nerve racking. The nurse just about scared me to death today talking about how they have seen everything and that even though I have a high beta I could have an empty sac! I was like gee thanks. I am so worried about having a miscarriage. All this cramping is insane. I thought I was going to have to pull over on the way home because I had one so intense.

Elisabethski - congrats on the BFP yesterday!! I know how happy you and DH are. I have also been pretty tired. I am sure you will have a great beta tomorrow.

sweetmomi - hang in there. I can't believe they are making you wait to take the beta and that it could still be trigger. That is nuts! I think you are totally prego so stay positive and keep us posted.

Marynaz - so sorry to hear your news. I think the vacation to Mexico will do you a world of good and help you re-charge and get ready for another cycle.

JHarris - I can't believe you have to wait so long for your first ultrasound. They must not want to do it until they can see the heartbeat?? Mine is next week and they said they are looking to make sure that there is something in the sac. Try not to go bonkers during the wait. I am starting to feel like this 12 weeks is going to be tougher than anything we have been through yet with all the hurry up and wait to see if anything is going to happen.

I went for my 3rd Beta today and my number more than doubled! It is 2,336 up from 894 two days ago!! The nurse said I didn't have to test anymore and that they would see me next week for my ultrasound. Is anyone else scheduled for and ultrasound yet or just me?

[kim14]

DC diva - great beta numbers!!!!! I am soo nervous about my 2nd beta today!!!! I cant believe she told you that about the sac- that was comforting. Ya Im going to be freaked out till i get through this 1st trimester. Going to try not to tell too many people till I make it to 3 months but i think the heartbeat at 6 weeks is a big obstacle that will make us all feel better. i would have asked the nurse how often that happens - empty sac?

[babyloves]

dcdiva: i dont know why the RN would tell you about the empty sac thing...that's ridiculous. I'm sure things are going okay considering ur beta has more than doubled nicely! My U/S is scheduled for friday...i'm pretty anxious about it...i hope there a little hb/sac...i'm about 6 weeks and a few days today.
elisabeth: don't worry so much about symptoms...i was totally asymptomatic until 6 weeks when the extreme fatigue set in and i'm taking 2 naps a day, and also had some nausea.

I agree ladies...the waiting and the worry never ends..but it'll be worth it in the end

[joyanna]

Hello everyone

Sorry for jumping into your thread. I have been reading your mails for ages and it has been a great support for me.

For all of you who got BFN, I am so very sorry. It is just heartbreaking and I pray that you will get your dream. Nothing except time helps you come to terms with the grief after a horrible bfn.

For all who got the BFPs and great Betas - huge congratulations to you all and I hope that the betas rise and rise!

As for me, you will see my history below. I have done 3 fresh IVF, 3 FETS. I have a dd (2 on the 24 Aug). I have just finished my 3rd fresh IVF and have had +ve hpts.

the ivf dates were:
- ER 23 July
- ET 28 July (2 blasts transferred, no frosties unfortunately)
- +hpts from 9 August (I have been testing everyday and am now 17dp5dt or I suppose 5 weeks pregnant!)

I live in Ireland and my clinic doesn't do bloodwork for betas - unreal isn't it! . They just ask you to do hpts weekly and the big test is the ultrasound scan for the heartbeat on week 7. I am cracking up and am terrified that I have a chemical pregnancy. I have had cramping on and off (onesweetmomi - I know how you feel with the cramping and I hope your beta goes well for you today) and it scares me and I don't feel like I have any pregnancy symptons - do any of you have symptons yet? Even though I have been pregnant before - I can't remember what I felt like at this stage but I was much more relaxed (I should have kept a diary!)

The lines on my hpt are not as dark as I would like them to be (they are solid but not at the darkest level if you know what I mean) so I have hounded my clinic to do a bloodtest tomorrow.........so fingers crossed.

That's all from me at the moment and once again ....sorry to butt in on your thread........

[rn2005]

Hi Joyanna! Welcome to the thread! and congrats on the positive HPTs! Things are looking good for you, i'd say! I have to comment on your questioning if you are pregnant d/t/ lack of symptoms....If you read back a few pages you can see that I posted several comments because I had the same concerns. I felt NOTHING...no sore bbs, no cramping, no nausea, no extreme tiredness. One week ago I gt a BFP so I was worried for nothing! So don't you worry! I was so discouraged and thought for sure I would get a BFN. Especially since you are getting +ive HPTs, I think you should be happy! good for you and hang in there...BTW, I still don't feel uncomfortable at all!

[Hopeful in SD]

Hi Ladies~I'm heading out of town for 5 days for my Dad's 80th bday. If I can I'll check in with you. I send hugs and baby dust to everyone. Take care of yourselves!