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AmandaM · Post by **AmandaM** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:37 pm

Lynnie

I first felt cramps 6dp5dt. Then a day later I felt some pressure when sleeping on my stomach. Then 8dp5dt I really felt AF like cramps and my boobs were a little sore.

I am not 4w6d pregnant and my boobs aren't as sore and the cramping less sever and comes and goes.

toobee · Post by **toobee** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:43 pm

Amanda
Dont worry about no symptoms, mine come and go. And none of them are strong..even my bb's. They are mosty sore when I wake up. I have read that no symsptoms is just as common as woman with symptoms , especially as early as we are . MOST woman dont expereince symptoms or even know they are PG unntil 6 weeks....or so. So try not to worry or I will start to

j/k.....I just dont get some of my other things though, (ribs, back etc)

My u/s is 5:00 today, very late! Thanks for asking. We wont see much, but the dr wants to rule out some possible issues and also see what we are dealing with as far as sacs....more than likey will just see a sac or two....nurses at the RE office is convinced for multiples, I am not and probably cause I dont feel pregnant at all so I dont ee how since twins are supposed to produce more symptoms. I am both xcited and nervous about today....I dont have any gut feeling becuase of my extreme paranoia of another m/c or something wrong. However this whole waiting thing is a real test on ones patience....

Dont get me wrong, I am as posotive as I can be

I look at my three beans every day (pic from ET)

I hope all is well with you, How are you feeling besides not mnay symptoms?

PS..Got BW done yesterday and the nurse BLEW a vein...my whole hand is swollen today and very sore and I can harldy work.........this same nurse has the worst time and normally has to prick me 2-3 times before she gets any blood...for now on, I will have to ask someone else at the risk of hurting her feelings since no one else seems to have the problem...

AmandaM · Post by **AmandaM** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:48 pm

Toobee -You made me laugh when you said if I don't stop worrying you would.

I feel better that other people have symptoms come and go. I have had a little pain in my ribs here and there. I didn't realize that was a pregnancy symptom.

Good Luck today. Let us know how many babies are in there.

My husband thinks we are having twins. Like you I think it is just one.

Amanda

turtlesonastump · Post by **turtlesonastump** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:49 pm

Renee- The nurse mixed my lupron for me. The thing I noticed between regular lupron and flare lupron bottle was the amount of lupron. The regular lupron in my first cycle there was hardly any in the bottle. It was about 1/4 full. With flare protocol the bottle was more than 3/4 filled. I think they dilute it. I would call just to check though.

lynniecat - My first symptom was tiredness. I think it started 6 or 7dp3dt. I started taking afternoon naps. I can't remember exactly when the AF cramps and twinges started. I think right before my first hpt around 8dp3dt. Same with being thirsty. The boob soreness comes and goes and I think has to do with the PIO shots I am on.

toobee- Good luck with your u/s today. That is late!! Wow, that sucks she blew a vein. I have my favorite nurse for getting blood. Never hurts and is quick. The other one it always hurts!! My DH is hoping for twins, while I think it is just one. Only 10 more days till we find out!!

valerie68 · Post by **valerie68** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:55 pm

lynnie~my first symptom was , believe it or not, burping. And I don't mean little burps, I'm talking long obnoxious burps. I started to feel twinges in very specific spots in my lower belly. I was very hungry from the second day after transfer(they were blasts) and I am still starving every day.
AF type cramps also showed up on 8dp5dt like Amanda and I have felt them every day since.
My boobs became bigger a few days after transfer and now they are quite sore as well.

I was lucky to have lots of symptoms, some don't get any and they still are prego.

Amanda~ I agree with Toobee. You have fantastic betas and I know everything is fine! I've also read that symptoms come and go. Sometimes I wake up and my boobs don't hurt as much, but as the day goes on, they hurt more. As long as they are bigger. We will probably have more symptoms around week 6.

We have had MC and chemicals and we all worry so much that it's going to end..really not a good feeling.

The nurse that is in charge rarely draws blood but every time she does, I'm in pain. Last time she did it, My whole arm was in major pain for a long time, I'm talking hrs. I told her but she didn't seem to care too much.
Yeah, next time ask someone else. Better to hurt her feelings that your hand. She might think twice on how she does it!

I wish you the best for the US! I know you have twins in there and I even suspect 3! Let's take bets!

I'm really excited for you!

Val

toobee · Post by **toobee** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:18 pm

Thanks Buddies and all the good wishes!
I will let you guys know how it went as soon as I can...Thanks for all the support, I do feel very anxious but trying to keep kool....We have a hurricane coming in so there is an enormus amount of traffic where I live...everyone is coming in from the glaveston, houston area. They closed all the schools...I guess safe then sorry, I perosnally think it will miss us completely in Austin, probably get sme high winds and rain starting late tonight or tommorrow....

lynniecat · Post by **lynniecat** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:59 pm

Thanks Amanda, Val and TurtlesOnAStump!

Valerie, I am still laughing about the burbs!!!!! So it sound like you twinges started at 7DP (2dp5dt)?

Sounds like others noticed stuff around 9 DPO (days past collection).

Just need to obsess! Nothing yet for me at 3dp3dt!

to_have_fun08 · Post by **to_have_fun08** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:16 pm

Toobee - I can't believe your U/S isn't till 5 pm. Don't they know that us gals are patiently waiting to see if you have 1, 2, or 3 beans. Good Luck and hopefully you won't be hit by the hurricane too hard.

Lynniecat - Doesn't the 2ww just suck? My emotions were just crazy always wondering what was going on. Good luck and can't wait to see your high beta #. I am sure you will be like all the other over achievers on this board and have a high beta.

Best wishes to all and hope you have a good weekend.

Chris

turtlesonastump · Post by **turtlesonastump** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:30 pm

toobee- please be careful. That is a big hurricane. You won't get the worst of it but it can still be dangerous. I hope that is fizzles like Gustav did. We are having flooding in our area because of the storm surge. They have closed some roads because of the flooding. And its been pretty windy today. At least you are pretty far inland. Hope your u/s goes good and the traffic isn't to crazy for you.

slfleming1 · Post by **slfleming1** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:45 pm

Hey there! My second beta was today and it was 1006. So decent! I'd feel better if it was a little higher since it didn't quite double. But like someone on here said: we all worry about everything far too much. So I'm going to try and relax about it! I go in again next Wednesday for another beta and assuming everything is still good, we schedule my 6 week ultrasound.

I definitely had symptoms, but they didn't start until around 7 days past my transfer. Twinges in my abdomen, burping (figured out from Val that this was a sign), and being tired.

I'm still having abdominal pain - but it's come and go and not really painful. Also back pain, which for me is the most similar to my AF cramps. Anyone else starting to feel nauseous? I have a sensitive stomach to start, but I've already starting eating different. Smaller meals because I get full quick, but then many snacks because I don't feel well.

Good luck to everyone in TX with the hurricane coming in! My sister-in-law and her kids live in Houston so we're hoping it's not as bad as they have predicted. Be safe!

-Stacy

turtlesonastump · Post by **turtlesonastump** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:55 pm

slfleming - Don't worry. I was looking up betas and they say they want to see at least 60% in 2 days and you have over 80%. I know though that is hard not to worry. My 2nd was a lot higher than expected and of course I worried.

I did find this cool site that has a hcg calculator. you enter your numbers and it gives you a cool chart. http://babymed.com/tools/pregnancy/hcg/

AmandaM · Post by **AmandaM** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:57 pm

Hi Girls

I meant to write more earlier but I have been so tired in the afternoon lately.

Renee- Congrats on starting Lupron. My lupron came already mixed and I'm not sure if there was flare in it or not. Mine was mixed that the pharmacy though and not the RE's office. Like you I tend to worry. However, I'm sure everything is fine. If she caught that you needed the flare mixed in, I'm sure she remembered to do it. If she forgot to, which again I highly doubt that she did, it would probably show up on the first blood test. For sanity sake you could always call and ask if they mixed it in. Are you only taking Lupron right now? When will you start your stims? Good luck

Turtle - Like you I have been analyzing my symptoms/lack there of. I haven't been feeling as much lately as I had. My boobs aren't as sore and I don't have as many cramps or pressure. I'm thinking that this is a good thing as long as the pregnancy continues

I know how you feel though. Since this is my first real pregnancy, the other two were chemical, I'm not sure what I should be feeling. Keep in mind though that many women in normal cases don't know they are pregnant as soon as we do. We tend to be looking for symptoms. I am sure everything is fine and in another 8 months you will have a baby in your arms. Have you had an u/s yet? Do you know how many you are having? You are 3 days ahead of me? Have you gotten you due date yet? If i calculated it correctly mine is May 16.

Toobee- Yes please be careful driving today. How far do you live from where Ike is hitting? I hope you aren't close at all. It is so exciting that you will be able to see the sack(s) today. I be you are having two. I am so happy for you and can't wait to hear your news.
5pm is really late. It would drive my nuts having to wait that long.

Lynnie- How are you feeling? I hope you are feeling better. I truly didn't feel much of anything until two days before my beta. Then I only felt like i was getting AF. I have a good feeling this will work for you. Sending you lots of PMA vibes and sticky baby dust.

Valerie- How are you feeling today. Do you feel better about what your AP said and not doing too much? It is funny that you mentioned how nice it would be if we could all actually meet someday. Just last night I was thinking the same thing. You girls have been so wonderful and such a big support through this time. I truly feel like we are all sharing this journey together and have a great support group and people to bounce questions off of.

Not sure if anyone out there other than Renee is still stimming. If so GROW GROW GROW.

I am just taking it somewhat easy. I can't wait for next week to get my last beta test. I'm sure I am worry for nothing, but when I don't feel as many symptoms I am afraid of losing the pregnancy. I try to tell myself though with my great two beta numbers it is unlikely to happen.

Hugs to All

Amanda

lynniecat · Post by **lynniecat** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:04 pm

Hi Amanda --

I am feeling ok-ish, but stressed and going a bit crazy. I keeping thing I should be having creamy CF by now, but I KNOW its only 6 DPO or 3dp3dt.

I just need this time to work as no more insurance!!! EEEEP!

Oh and I had the best embryo I have ever had this time around! Gotta distract myself somehow!

turtlesonastump · Post by **turtlesonastump** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:05 pm

Amanda - What I think is funny is that I am analyzing a lot more than when I was pregnant with my son. I don't have my ultrasound until 9/22!! I am due 5/13 if I calculated right. I don't have anymore blood work that I know of. Maybe when I go for u/s? I wish I was having more done just to make sure. No spotting so doing good. I hate just waiting. I can't concentrate. I hope after u/s I will get back to normal.

AmandaM · Post by **AmandaM** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:15 pm

Lynnie

That is awesome that it is the best embryo you have every had. I take that as a sign it will work. Mine were also the best I ever had. And on top of that, on day 3 they weren't looking so hot and then on day 5 they were great. I truly think it will work for you. I will keep my fingers crossed.

Turtle - I don't even know when my u/s is. She told me they would let me know next week once they get the results of the next beta. In a way I am glad I get one more. Then I know on Tues that things are still going ok. A lot of places, most I think, only do two betas. You may or may not have more blood work. I told the DH i wouldn't be fully relaxed until after the first trimester. But also I will feel a lot better once I get to the u/s and hear a heartbeat. No spotting is a good sign. I am still not spotting either.

I am just being a nervous first time pregnant lady. lol

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