Hello beautiful ladies:
I missed you all so much but work and school has not let me check on you all coupled with the fact that I have put a break on TTC for now. DH and I have decided to continue next year after I finish my studies.
Karen: You don't know how happy I am for you, please stya positive and do not let fear sip away your hope. Obama is testament of hope against fear.
Priya: I missed you darling, you are still taking a break, when are we doing the conference all with everyone?
Kerry: I am sure you are ready to start again, and I hope this time will be the fulfilment of your dream, I love you honey.
Angela: Fear not for the Lord God is with you, He will take you through the end of the journey.
Sue: How are you feeling my dear, I know you have accepted that phase, but you know what the only fate you will beleive from now on is what God says about you. Look up to him.
I am so contented and have this washing feeling all over me when I think about the blessings of God in my life and my family.
I love you all and I will try to keep in touch as much as I can. God bless you, Towachi
Sept 2008 - stimming buddies :)
Hi everyone,
Well I would like to say I'm enjoying my week off after my nights. Work has called me 3 times to do overtime this week and I have said no. I have been busy going round hotels marketing our new business but I feel guilty saying no. We also need the money alot and I can't afford to say no. I wanted to spend time with my DH this weekend and I know I should be going to work, its frustrating.
Towachi; it is nice to hear from you. I haven't started yet and that is also another thing that is frustrating me. We cant afford to use our 2 frosties this month and also I have not ovulated for the last two months and my AF is not normal. Last month this happened also, I spotted for 3 days before my full flow came, so in total it all lasted 8 days. It has done it again this time, I started spotting yesterday and still only spotting today, this just isn't normal for me. I need to ovulate so I can have a medication free cycle, I am so frustrated.
I am so sorry for offloading onto you Towachi. I am glad you are feeling well and enjoying the break from ivf until next year. You will be able to enjoy christmas with peace of mind.
Karen: I hope you are doing well, you are nearly at the end of your wait and we have all been hoping for you and look forward to your good news. take care
Priya: i hope you are still enjoying your break too.
Are you all happy with your new president. Lets hope he can do good things for your country.
Take care all, will talk to you all again soon, need to go or will start moaning again.
Kerry xx
Well I would like to say I'm enjoying my week off after my nights. Work has called me 3 times to do overtime this week and I have said no. I have been busy going round hotels marketing our new business but I feel guilty saying no. We also need the money alot and I can't afford to say no. I wanted to spend time with my DH this weekend and I know I should be going to work, its frustrating.
Towachi; it is nice to hear from you. I haven't started yet and that is also another thing that is frustrating me. We cant afford to use our 2 frosties this month and also I have not ovulated for the last two months and my AF is not normal. Last month this happened also, I spotted for 3 days before my full flow came, so in total it all lasted 8 days. It has done it again this time, I started spotting yesterday and still only spotting today, this just isn't normal for me. I need to ovulate so I can have a medication free cycle, I am so frustrated.
I am so sorry for offloading onto you Towachi. I am glad you are feeling well and enjoying the break from ivf until next year. You will be able to enjoy christmas with peace of mind.
Karen: I hope you are doing well, you are nearly at the end of your wait and we have all been hoping for you and look forward to your good news. take care
Priya: i hope you are still enjoying your break too.
Are you all happy with your new president. Lets hope he can do good things for your country.
Take care all, will talk to you all again soon, need to go or will start moaning again.
Kerry xx
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angelaezra
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Hello everyone,
Well, I had my second u/s yesterday and I have good news and bad news. The bleeding (spotting) I've been experiencing is not only coming from the placenta but it is fron the second placenta. Yeah, that is right, I had twins and the key is HAD. We are experiencing something called Vanishing Twins Syndrome (VTS). From what I know, this happens in 1 and 8 pregnancys and most women do not even know it. The other embryo implanted also but stopped growing after a few weeks. Apparently, my uterus or the other baby will absorb the other. From what the doctor told me the majority of pregnant women go on to have a successful pregnancy. Those who discover the other twin stoped growing in the second or third trimester usually has complications such as going into labor too early or other problems. He also told me that the baby with the heart beat should be fine because it attached above the other one and should not be touched my the other twin. My husband and I definitely feel sad as we lost yet another baby but we are praying and trying to keep a positive attitude that the other baby will be just fine.
The good news is that the other baby is doing great. We heard a heart beat and a strong one at that, which is also measuring at the right size.
They scheduled me for another u/s in two weeks.
I hope everyone else is doing better than I!
Angela
Well, I had my second u/s yesterday and I have good news and bad news. The bleeding (spotting) I've been experiencing is not only coming from the placenta but it is fron the second placenta. Yeah, that is right, I had twins and the key is HAD. We are experiencing something called Vanishing Twins Syndrome (VTS). From what I know, this happens in 1 and 8 pregnancys and most women do not even know it. The other embryo implanted also but stopped growing after a few weeks. Apparently, my uterus or the other baby will absorb the other. From what the doctor told me the majority of pregnant women go on to have a successful pregnancy. Those who discover the other twin stoped growing in the second or third trimester usually has complications such as going into labor too early or other problems. He also told me that the baby with the heart beat should be fine because it attached above the other one and should not be touched my the other twin. My husband and I definitely feel sad as we lost yet another baby but we are praying and trying to keep a positive attitude that the other baby will be just fine.
The good news is that the other baby is doing great. We heard a heart beat and a strong one at that, which is also measuring at the right size.
They scheduled me for another u/s in two weeks.
I hope everyone else is doing better than I!
Angela
1 miscarriage 2002 (nat)
1 ectopic pregnancy 2006 (nat)
1st IVF 10/08-BFP twins/misc-6 1/2 wks & stillbirth 21 wks
2nd FET 6/09-BFN
3rd IVF 2010-April-BFP - DD born 12/7/10
Lost Ashley Nicole Thomas at 21 weeks
Hi everyone,
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekends. I have been doing nothing and enjoying it.
Angela: I am sorry to hear about the loss of the other baby, you must be feeling sad. It is good news to hear that the other one is doing well. I have heard many stories of this happening, I suppose it is better that it happened very early as you said it can cause problems later in pregnancy if it had died later, although not much of a consolation now when you are feeling sad.
You take care of yourself and look after that little one and look forward to your next u/s when it will be bigger, it is surprising how different each u/s can be, they really do develop and grow so quickly. You are in my thoughts.
Hope everyone else is well.
Take care
Kerry xxx
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekends. I have been doing nothing and enjoying it.
Angela: I am sorry to hear about the loss of the other baby, you must be feeling sad. It is good news to hear that the other one is doing well. I have heard many stories of this happening, I suppose it is better that it happened very early as you said it can cause problems later in pregnancy if it had died later, although not much of a consolation now when you are feeling sad.
You take care of yourself and look after that little one and look forward to your next u/s when it will be bigger, it is surprising how different each u/s can be, they really do develop and grow so quickly. You are in my thoughts.
Hope everyone else is well.
Take care
Kerry xxx
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angelaezra
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Kerry,
Thank you so much for the words on encouragment. I need all I can get right now. Now that I know about the VTS, it is making me even more paranoid that the other baby is growing like he or she is suppposed to. I will keep everyone posted later on my progress and I hope everyone else is doing wonderful.
Angela
Thank you so much for the words on encouragment. I need all I can get right now. Now that I know about the VTS, it is making me even more paranoid that the other baby is growing like he or she is suppposed to. I will keep everyone posted later on my progress and I hope everyone else is doing wonderful.
Angela
1 miscarriage 2002 (nat)
1 ectopic pregnancy 2006 (nat)
1st IVF 10/08-BFP twins/misc-6 1/2 wks & stillbirth 21 wks
2nd FET 6/09-BFN
3rd IVF 2010-April-BFP - DD born 12/7/10
Lost Ashley Nicole Thomas at 21 weeks
Angela~I am so sorry to hear about your vanishing twin! What horrible news. Especially as you only just found out that you had a twin--and then to have it snatched away. That is a lot to comprehend! This process can be so cruel and I feel for you. I am very relieved to hear that the other baby is doing great. Stay strong for your healthy baby and focus your energy there. Keep us posted.
Towachi~I am glad you are back! I was wondering what happened to you--I missed you. I can totally understand putting this process on hold while you finish your studies. I always admired you for taking on so much with work, school and IVF--but I worried it might be too much all at once. I think you are smart to take it easy for a bit. Please keep us posted.
Karen~I think of you often and hope your 2WW is going well! I hope you are pregnant this time! How do you feel? When is your beta? Please do keep us posted.
Priya and Kerry~I hope you two are doing well.
I have joined a gym in hopes of dropping some of the weight from my last IVF. Then maybe I will feel sexy again and we will conceive naturally and I can tell my Doc no thanks to another IVF! (hah! what a great dream!) I have also started taking herbs again in preparation for the next cycle. My follow-up appointment is next week so I willl get a new gameplan then.
Towachi~I am glad you are back! I was wondering what happened to you--I missed you. I can totally understand putting this process on hold while you finish your studies. I always admired you for taking on so much with work, school and IVF--but I worried it might be too much all at once. I think you are smart to take it easy for a bit. Please keep us posted.
Karen~I think of you often and hope your 2WW is going well! I hope you are pregnant this time! How do you feel? When is your beta? Please do keep us posted.
Priya and Kerry~I hope you two are doing well.
I have joined a gym in hopes of dropping some of the weight from my last IVF. Then maybe I will feel sexy again and we will conceive naturally and I can tell my Doc no thanks to another IVF! (hah! what a great dream!) I have also started taking herbs again in preparation for the next cycle. My follow-up appointment is next week so I willl get a new gameplan then.
43 high FSH 13.4
IVF1 May 08 BFN
IVF2 Sep 08 BFN
IVF3 Feb 09 BFP! beta 151
DD born Nov 09!
IVF4 June 11 BFN
IVF5 Oct 11 canceled 1 follie
IVF6 Jan 12 BFP! beta 171
MC 10.5 weeks after HB at 7.5 - gutted
Natural BFP!
MC 9.5 weeks - gutted again
IVF1 May 08 BFN
IVF2 Sep 08 BFN
IVF3 Feb 09 BFP! beta 151
DD born Nov 09!
IVF4 June 11 BFN
IVF5 Oct 11 canceled 1 follie
IVF6 Jan 12 BFP! beta 171
MC 10.5 weeks after HB at 7.5 - gutted
Natural BFP!
MC 9.5 weeks - gutted again
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karenvancouverisland
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hi ladies, sorry it's been so long since i've posted. not a lot of energy lately- hopefully this fatigue i have is cause i'm PG. i think it is 
. by now, normally i would have got AF, and no signs of AF. i know the progesterone can do this..but... and i'm unusually fatigued. which is how i felt last time i was pg.
my beta is this thursday, nov 13. i'm tempted to poas, but won't. it'd mess withmy head too much.
angela- i'm so sad to hear about the loss of your other developing baby. and it must have been very scary for you with the spotting. i don't know alot about vanishing twins, but i know that if it has to happen- in the first trimester is best. i believe your single pregnancy is SAFE. so prayers and thoughts to you and your DH.. how far along are you??
sue- thanks for tracking me down on the other thread- crash anytime!! and i really focused onthe gym too on my last ivf break- and i felt so much better about myself, physically and psychologically- exercise helps. so good for you. it'll be a good choice. and some days you'll have TO MAKE YOURSELF GO, and you won't regret it after. if i remember correctly you have high fsh? have you considered dhea?
kez- how are you with your sister having a baby? i'm bummed to hear you didn't ovulate naturally.. so do you mean you can't afford meds financially? and this will make or break you doing a FET? just trying to understand what you're going through.
towachi- yes, sometimes we need a break from ttc ..when are studies done?
hi priya- so what's going on in your world? are you home from asia yet? how dirty is the house ? ha ha. i tell my dh he has 'clean goggle'- he sees everything in a delusion, clean way..WHEN IT"S NOT! if i left, it'd be 'tidy', but far from clean. where is home for you?
hope you all have a wonderful day, i'm on a day off!! errands and taking it easy for me today. karen
. by now, normally i would have got AF, and no signs of AF. i know the progesterone can do this..but... and i'm unusually fatigued. which is how i felt last time i was pg. my beta is this thursday, nov 13. i'm tempted to poas, but won't. it'd mess withmy head too much.
angela- i'm so sad to hear about the loss of your other developing baby. and it must have been very scary for you with the spotting. i don't know alot about vanishing twins, but i know that if it has to happen- in the first trimester is best. i believe your single pregnancy is SAFE. so prayers and thoughts to you and your DH.. how far along are you??
sue- thanks for tracking me down on the other thread- crash anytime!! and i really focused onthe gym too on my last ivf break- and i felt so much better about myself, physically and psychologically- exercise helps. so good for you. it'll be a good choice. and some days you'll have TO MAKE YOURSELF GO, and you won't regret it after. if i remember correctly you have high fsh? have you considered dhea?
kez- how are you with your sister having a baby? i'm bummed to hear you didn't ovulate naturally.. so do you mean you can't afford meds financially? and this will make or break you doing a FET? just trying to understand what you're going through.
towachi- yes, sometimes we need a break from ttc ..when are studies done?
hi priya- so what's going on in your world? are you home from asia yet? how dirty is the house ? ha ha. i tell my dh he has 'clean goggle'- he sees everything in a delusion, clean way..WHEN IT"S NOT! if i left, it'd be 'tidy', but far from clean. where is home for you?
hope you all have a wonderful day, i'm on a day off!! errands and taking it easy for me today. karen
38 yrs. DOR, TTC since '04, recommended DE but didn't listen
3 IVF's & 1 FET: 1 cancellation, 1 m/c @ 12 wks, 1 chemical, 1 miracle boy & miracle 'natural' PG right now while waiting to cycle (WTF?)
feb 21 hb 154
3 IVF's & 1 FET: 1 cancellation, 1 m/c @ 12 wks, 1 chemical, 1 miracle boy & miracle 'natural' PG right now while waiting to cycle (WTF?)
feb 21 hb 154
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angelaezra
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Hello SueQiwi & Karen,
Thank you so much for the your well wishes. Karen- I am currently 7 weeks pregnant now. I had a horrible night last night as my stomach was not cooperating but at work today it was fine. My RE said I will have days like this. It is so hard to work these days with not only being pregnant but spotting for 2 weeks so needless to say I am exhausted!!!
Please take care,
Angela
Thank you so much for the your well wishes. Karen- I am currently 7 weeks pregnant now. I had a horrible night last night as my stomach was not cooperating but at work today it was fine. My RE said I will have days like this. It is so hard to work these days with not only being pregnant but spotting for 2 weeks so needless to say I am exhausted!!!
Please take care,
Angela
1 miscarriage 2002 (nat)
1 ectopic pregnancy 2006 (nat)
1st IVF 10/08-BFP twins/misc-6 1/2 wks & stillbirth 21 wks
2nd FET 6/09-BFN
3rd IVF 2010-April-BFP - DD born 12/7/10
Lost Ashley Nicole Thomas at 21 weeks
Karen~Good luck on your beta tomorrow! I am thinking of you.
Angla~I hope the spotting stops soon and you can relax for once. Try to stay focused on your healthy baby growing inside.
Angla~I hope the spotting stops soon and you can relax for once. Try to stay focused on your healthy baby growing inside.
43 high FSH 13.4
IVF1 May 08 BFN
IVF2 Sep 08 BFN
IVF3 Feb 09 BFP! beta 151
DD born Nov 09!
IVF4 June 11 BFN
IVF5 Oct 11 canceled 1 follie
IVF6 Jan 12 BFP! beta 171
MC 10.5 weeks after HB at 7.5 - gutted
Natural BFP!
MC 9.5 weeks - gutted again
IVF1 May 08 BFN
IVF2 Sep 08 BFN
IVF3 Feb 09 BFP! beta 151
DD born Nov 09!
IVF4 June 11 BFN
IVF5 Oct 11 canceled 1 follie
IVF6 Jan 12 BFP! beta 171
MC 10.5 weeks after HB at 7.5 - gutted
Natural BFP!
MC 9.5 weeks - gutted again
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karenvancouverisland
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hi ladies I'M PREGNANT. !!!!!
my beta was 341 ! that's a good number...lets pray for it to keep going up and up and up!
i'm so excited and grateful ..grateful for everything...grateful for the love and support i've received from all of you. i'm truly touched by the relationships i've made with you ladies and am so glad you're with me on this journey.
here's one for the 'low responders' wooo hoooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my beta was 341 ! that's a good number...lets pray for it to keep going up and up and up!
i'm so excited and grateful ..grateful for everything...grateful for the love and support i've received from all of you. i'm truly touched by the relationships i've made with you ladies and am so glad you're with me on this journey.
here's one for the 'low responders' wooo hoooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
38 yrs. DOR, TTC since '04, recommended DE but didn't listen
3 IVF's & 1 FET: 1 cancellation, 1 m/c @ 12 wks, 1 chemical, 1 miracle boy & miracle 'natural' PG right now while waiting to cycle (WTF?)
feb 21 hb 154
3 IVF's & 1 FET: 1 cancellation, 1 m/c @ 12 wks, 1 chemical, 1 miracle boy & miracle 'natural' PG right now while waiting to cycle (WTF?)
feb 21 hb 154
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angelaezra
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Congratulations Karen!! I am absolutely thrilled by your news!!! You are an inspiration to us all! Especially us low responders! Hooray! It is just wonderful to see this happen to you after everything you have been through. You are going to be a Mum at last.
43 high FSH 13.4
IVF1 May 08 BFN
IVF2 Sep 08 BFN
IVF3 Feb 09 BFP! beta 151
DD born Nov 09!
IVF4 June 11 BFN
IVF5 Oct 11 canceled 1 follie
IVF6 Jan 12 BFP! beta 171
MC 10.5 weeks after HB at 7.5 - gutted
Natural BFP!
MC 9.5 weeks - gutted again
IVF1 May 08 BFN
IVF2 Sep 08 BFN
IVF3 Feb 09 BFP! beta 151
DD born Nov 09!
IVF4 June 11 BFN
IVF5 Oct 11 canceled 1 follie
IVF6 Jan 12 BFP! beta 171
MC 10.5 weeks after HB at 7.5 - gutted
Natural BFP!
MC 9.5 weeks - gutted again
Karen Dear - CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - am sooooooo happy for you .... way to go girl ....... 
Hi girls - sorry I had disappeared for a while - was it easy.
Hope everyone is doing great - I see everyone is upbeat and full of energy on the forum which is good.
I came back home last weekend and the house was not as bad as I had thought . jet lag is over and its getting back to the normal routine here.
We will be talking to RE in Jan and will have to start the paper work again since I have changed the insurance and am under my hubby's plan now and it will take a month to do everything. So hopefully we will start another cycle in Feb.
Will catch you gals tomorrow ... have a wonderful day everyone.
Hi girls - sorry I had disappeared for a while - was it easy
.Hope everyone is doing great - I see everyone is upbeat and full of energy on the forum which is good.
I came back home last weekend and the house was not as bad as I had thought
. jet lag is over and its getting back to the normal routine here.We will be talking to RE in Jan and will have to start the paper work again since I have changed the insurance and am under my hubby's plan now and it will take a month to do everything. So hopefully we will start another cycle in Feb.
Will catch you gals tomorrow ... have a wonderful day everyone.
Hey Guys,
Just wanted to check in...
I am on another round of IVF and I go in for ER tomorrow. I have 5 in good range and 2-3 smaller ones below 12. They had me boost last night.
I hope I get some good embies!
Priya, have a missed a cycle on you or are you waiting till Jan?
Lynn
Just wanted to check in...
I am on another round of IVF and I go in for ER tomorrow. I have 5 in good range and 2-3 smaller ones below 12. They had me boost last night.
I hope I get some good embies!
Priya, have a missed a cycle on you or are you waiting till Jan?
Lynn
Me: 44 severely reduced reserve
DH: 44 perfect
IVF 1: Feb 08 -BFP twins (lost one at 7 weeks, one at 13 weeks)
IVF 2: June 08 -BFN
IVF 3: September 08 -BFN
IVF 4: November 08 - Katherine Emma born 8/9/2009
DH: 44 perfect
IVF 1: Feb 08 -BFP twins (lost one at 7 weeks, one at 13 weeks)
IVF 2: June 08 -BFN
IVF 3: September 08 -BFN
IVF 4: November 08 - Katherine Emma born 8/9/2009
Lynnie: All the best for tomorrow .....
Did you end up going to the other clinic for IVF this time?
let us know how the ER goes tomorrow. Am sure it will be a sucess and all 5 of the eggs will fertilize.
I am taking a long break from IVF for now and will start another cycle in Jan or in Feb depending how fast the clinic can do my paperwork....
Take care of yourself - I will check in on you tomorrow
Love
Priya
Did you end up going to the other clinic for IVF this time?
let us know how the ER goes tomorrow. Am sure it will be a sucess and all 5 of the eggs will fertilize.
I am taking a long break from IVF for now and will start another cycle in Jan or in Feb depending how fast the clinic can do my paperwork....
Take care of yourself - I will check in on you tomorrow
Love
Priya