AUG/SEPT BUDDIES!

[Renee Del Ponte]

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[to_have_fun08]

Yes Renee just be quite. Next thing you know we will be reading one of those "miracle" stories where you got PG on your own. It will be one of those touching Hallmark moments.


Its is Friday and i am getting out of work. YEAH!!!!!

[turtlesonastump]

Hey everyone, sorry I have been MIA. I have so much to do that I have been stressing and not getting much done. Also have been getting some killer headaches. Sigh. Just tired all the time. Anyway, I am catching up a little on homework but only have 2 week to finish everything. In that time I have Thanksgiving, My DH has a poker party, and my DH's 50th birthday/graduation party. Then on the 8th we are flying to Germany for my DH's birthday. We figure this is the last time we will get to go anywhere until the baby is older. It is going to be fun, but stressful until that point.

Chris- I loved your thermometer guy. I am sorry you are having a rough time getting started. It is really hard to keep PMA up when life keeps throwing you curve balls. Keep thinking positive and things are going to work out for you. As for maternity I have found some cute stuff. I don't have anything left from my first pregnancy because I lost it when the hurricane destroyed our house. That's o.k. I am pregnant at a different time of the year. I need warmer clothes this time. I was in shorts the whole time last time. I am having a hard time finding petite pants. I have such short legs!!

toobee- Good luck on the scan!! I am jealous. I don't get anything but listen to heartbeat until Jan.!!! I am sorry your family lives to far away. It is actually my DH's family coming over. My family lives in Washington State and Maryland. Are you feeling any movement yet? I am feeling a few little flutters. I was doubting and thinking it is just gas, but think it really might be the baby. Anyway, i feel for your food problems. I am just tired of eating. Nothing really jumps out at me except fruit. I am a little worried about food in Germany because I don't care for sausage and sauerkraut. Meat is just hard to stomach right now. Sorry to hear you are having a hard time finding maternity clothes. Where are you going? I have gotten most stuff at Target even though they have a limited selection. I have to admit I had an easier time finding shorts and capris vs. pants. I am not into flare pants and see a bunch of that. Oh yeah, I am studying computers. My DH just got his Masters in computer science and I will get mine hopefully in Spring in computer information systems. I wish I wasn't such a procrastinator. Makes it tough when you take online classes. Also, as for coffee my doc gave a thing that says to limit coffee to 1-2 cups a day. I don't drink coffee but do drink tea. At least tea doesn't have as much caffeine in it. I just started drinking it again since have gotten in the 2nd trimester.

val- I am worried about freezing in Germany. We are going to Bavaria. Have you been to that part? Any suggestions of sites to see? We are winging the trip. If I left it up to my DH we would be driving to as many countries as he could get to. I already told him we are not going to be spending all our time in a car. We are going to try to get to Vienna and Czech Republic. I bought some books and will be looking through them. Glad things are still nice and warm for you down in Florida. We are pretty nice during the day lately but cold at night. Makes it hard to figure out what to wear for the day. I am glad you are doing better and will have family over for the holidays.

Renee- It is good to take a break to regroup. I understand about the weight thing. I have gained a bunch of weight this year also. Not much I can do about now though. This is the heaviest I have ever been. I wish you lots of luck losing the weight. Don't let a number for you age get you down. Many women conceive in their 40's on their own. I think 3 of my sisters-in-law were over 40 when they conceived. So it does happen. Sending you lots of luck for trying on your own!!! Have a great visit when your DH is home.

Hope everyone is doing great and has a great Thanksgiving. I am making a 20lb turkey and hope it defrosts in time!! I put it in the fridge on Friday. That sucker is huge!!!

[to_have_fun08]

Well, I was just canceled again.



This so sucks but I knew this would happen so i am prepared. I just made an appointment with another RE for a second opionion so we will see what comes about that.

Thanks all of you for being there for me. I am now done till March/April timeframe. I was acutally thinking of putting it off till June so I could have a stress free vacation in May but I don't think DH was totally for that. Though he is pretty much letting me decide what to do seeing that I have to go through all the hassle.

Hope Everyone has a good Thanksgiving.

Turtles don't work too hard getting the meal together.

Chris

[toobee]

Chris,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. That sucks BIG!!!! hope we wil still hear from you from time to time. I will genuinly miss your spunky and never give up atttiude.......My thoughts are with you my freind, and I hope you can enjoy your holidays even though I know how disappointed you are. I am gad you are also getting a second opinion!!!!!!! Bug hugs for you......


My update
I had a full day today and a little stressful. I had a full body scan of both babies today and although the DR said everything looked really good my DH wanted an amnio done, so we did it. In fact DH insisted. I on the other hand couild not decide so I left it in DH court. I hope we dont have any complications. I really thought wanted amnio, but chnaged my mind wihen I started to bleed and the DR felt we didn really need it done. MY belly is sore whch I didnt expect, feels like I have an incision or something. Its not really painful but its quite uncomfrotable. Both babies are measuring great..no worries there as of now. Also I found out we are having 2 little girls. They will be named Zoey & Chloe....

[stefanie]

Hey -
sorry for the absence. I am trying to get stuff done, cook, have a life and nap too. (Ha!) Had a great week w/ family for Thanksgiving. Got maternity clothes from sister in law and boy clothes from her and my sister as well as 2 baby Bjorns and all this stuff... now, where to put it. LOL.

TooBee - Maternity clothes. Old Navy jeans are great. (better than gap) A nice dark wash too. Motherhood maternity is pretty cheap for other stuff. I just bought a winter coat there for $55.
Girls!!!! wow! They'll have to meet my boys one day LOL. We have names too but I'm keeping it on the down low. Nice to have names and call them that.

coffee - I am not even having decaf. There was a study this year about caffeine. I don't even eat chocolate unless it's like a tiny chocolate chip) I'm just going to let go of it. I've done it for a year now I can do 6 more months. that's my 2 cents. For me it was just too hard getting here to risk it on anything. but I'm sure others do differently and even have a glass of wine now and again. I just can't.

turtles - take care and get rest too! have a super time in Europe.

to- have - fun so sorry about the cancellation. what a bummer. You have a great attitude. In between cycles I always tried to exercise and get my diet on track and get healthier and healthier. since being obviously preggo and telling folks its twins I've learned how many people around me are going through IVF. One friend just had a cycle cancelled. It happens all the time. I know that doesn't heal the frustration, but you are not alone. Your attitude however is so terrific. I'm really proud of you.

that's all from here.

stef

[Much Hope]

Hi Ladies:

I hope this post finds everyone doing well. I know I have not posted on this tread since my BFN in Aug. We Finally got our BFP.

We had our US yesterday and we are having Triplets. Heard all their Heartbeats yesterday. baby A and B and perfect in size and heart rate, baby C is measuring 1 day behind and HR a bit slower, we will watch her in the next 2 weeks to see how she is doing and if she is viable.

This has been a very exciting Journey and I am very happy to have started it with you wonderful Ladies.

3 Lil Girls

[stefanie]

wow! WOW! amazing amazing news! so do tell, did you do another IVF right after??? How do you know the sexes so early???

Congratulations.


I recommend When you're expecting twins, triplets, and quads by dr. luke.
There is stuff in there for multiples you won't find in regular books. Especially early stuff about what to eat extra of, and the importance of rest rest rest. the more you eat and rest early on, the better chance you'll have of taking them to full term. (or close)

I'm so happy for you and thank you for sharing the great news with all of us.


Many of us are still here. I tried some of the Mommies threads but couldn't deal. This is a special thread w/ such good people on it.

stef

[Much Hope]

Hi Stef:

Thanks for the congrats.

We had PGD done and only put females back. we put back 2 grade 1 hatching blast and 1 grade 2 hatching. I swear Inever thought all 3 would snuggle in, but we are thrilled they have. Still a bit worried about baby C with her sac being smaller then her sisters and her HR a bit slower, but the Dr's are going to watch her and see how she is doing.

We had to wait until the Oct Cycle since my lining was so thick and it needed to shed before I could start again, so glad we did and now are thrilled to have our lil peanuts.

Thanks for the info on the books. I will be sure to check them out.

Hope youare feeling wonderful and that your twins are growing and all settled in.

Much sticky baby dust
Elida

[toobee]

Hey Ladies!!!

It was so nice to hear from you girls and see some posts after such quiet period!!! I have missed you all so very much

Stephanie!!
Hey girlfreind, so glad to hear your doing so well. Your right, Motherhood Maternity worked out well for me. I went there and got some great buys. I am going to check out Old Navy aagain, I went to one in a mall by me but they didnt have a maternity section so I guess not all Old Navy stores sell maternity? Yes my girls will have to meet your boys, they will only be a few weeks apart probably We are very excited but i was surprised!! I really thought I had one boy in there! So it looks like DH $ I will have another round of IVF to try for a boy. We will be meeting with our RE again at around 30 weeks to talk to him about how we need to prepare and how fast we need to move. I at least want to get my eeg harvested as soon as possoble. I have one or two on ice, but who knows if they wil thaw. I have gotten mixed reactions from the names we chose for them, Zoey & Cloey, but my husband and I really like them. I find them unique and creative and thats works for us. :) I actully drnk a cup of coffee, but y know what??? it wasnt that goood so I through the rest out. I was shocked! SO I dont have to worry about those cravings anymore.

Much Hope
Congrats on triplets!!! Holy Toledo!!!! Ya know I cant help but share my very very smiliar story with you. I too had started out with triplets and just like you Baby C had a small sac and slower HR. I lost Baby C at 9 weeks. I hope that doesnt happen to you if your thrilled with a triplet pregnancy. But it is a 50/50 as you already know so I cn relate to your headspace right now. So I am praying for you that Baby C makes it!!! I was very overwhelmed at the idea of triplets !!! I am thrilled with twins.I am very much considering PGD for a new cycle to try for a son. I obvioulsy have to get through this one first but because of my age I have to know if thats what we are going to do. I am gald to hear PGD worked out so well for you!!

Valerie, To Have Fun, Turtles, Renee, and sorry to anyone I missed.
I think of you all often and hope to her from you guys again soon!

As for me, I am still a little sore from the amnio. I had a good deal of bruising from it. But seems Like it went well as I didnt have any bleeding or anything like that. So I am relieved. I feel really great for the most part, I just seem to have a hard time focusing on my work which sucks. And I am experiencing allot of back discomfort. I am very much showing because almost everywhere I go I get asked when I m due...very strange to be getting so much attention from strangers. Thats certainly gonna take some getting used to. I am also getting ALLOT of unsolicted advice which I dont care for, but I can deal. We had a great Thanksgiving, it ws very quiet but we really enjoyed it.

So does anyone know how long I have to wait to do another IVF round after I give birth??? and does anyone know if you cn breastfeed during stimms??

[stefanie]

Too Bee -

Hey girl - I'm glad you tried the coffee then, because you see that the craving is just that. That's how it was when I bought some milk chocolate around Halloween. I had a bite or three and then tossed the rest. I guess I just needed a taste and not to feel deprived. And a taste isn't going to do anything bad

Names - my advice. Don't tell people. it will hurt your feelings and you guys love them and love the names and once they're named people will coo and say "how cute! I knew a chloe who was so cool and a zoe who was so smart" or whatever. Plus it's a final surpise. They will make faces at the spelling and all that. I LOVE our names. I love them. One is my father and brother's name, and when I told my friend about a them and a third name we were considering she poo poo'ed my brother's name with no sensitivity. And she knows him and how much I like him, and the name. She then suggested a bunch of names that are nice Graham, Grayson - that just aren't us. That also let me know she didn't care for our choices. I haven't mentioned it again. we like ____ and ____ and it fits my DH last name, and our taste and life and that's that. So protect Zoe and Chloe.... and yourself. when everyone meets them, they will fall in love w/ the girls and the names.

Okay, I went on too long and forgot who else I was going to respond to. More later. DH just got home.
stef

[valerie68]

Hello Girls!!

Sorry I've been missing in action but work and the Holidays have kept me pretty busy plus it was nice to be away for a little while and regroup my thoughts...still need more regrouping but it's ok.

Much Hope~
Huge Congrats to you on having triplet girls!!! That is so awesome! You must be on cloud nine right now. I'm sure that baby C will be fine and as long as the HB is within range, you should be fine! Wishing you the best on the road of pregnancy ! Giant hugs for all four of you. You inspire me to keep going on my quest for a baby.

TooBee~Major Congrats to you on finding out that you have twin girls! I love the names! I know that you were a little reluctant to have a amnio ( for good reasons) and I'm sorry that it was rather painful. I hope that all the results come back excellent and I know they will.
Regarding your question about another IVF after giving birth, I don't think you can ovulate while breastfeeding. That's nature's way of spacing out pregnancies. But I don't know how long you would have to wait. Maybe give yourself a little rest and then try again.

Chris~ You know my heart goes out to you because so much disappointment is hard to take. I hope the break does you some good. I will miss you on this thread as well and I hope you pop in from time to time. I hope that you will get some better answers from a new RE, perhaps try something different that will get you better results. Big hugs to you!

Stef~ I'm glad the twins are doing well and that you take the time to rest plenty. I've started eating chocolate again and drinking a cup of tea in the am. I'm thinking I should stop that again and start getting ready for my next cycle.

Turtles~ Wow, here you are going on another trip again. I don't know much about Bavaria. I do know that Vienna is gorgeous nad well worth visiting. I have been there and loved it. Prague should be on your list as well if you have the time and the energy. I worry about you a little bit because that is a lot to do while pregnant. Make sure you get plenty of rest. It will be cold, so get plenty of warm sweaters and coats. And comfy thick socks. If your feet are warm, that's half the battle.
hope your studying is going well and that you are able to concentrate on all of it.

Renee~ We might be cycling together. I haven't decided when to start again but it will be soon. I'm thinking about you and we'll support each other when our time comes.

As for me, I am doing ok. I have had some tough times dealing with the miscarriage still. I spoke to my cousin for the first time in 2 months and it was extremely hard. We wrote on MSN because I was crying so hard I couldn't talk. Maybe it was therapeutic. I think I needed to do that.
I had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed my family's company immensely. Time just goes by too fast when we're having fun.

By not writing much lately, I can feel how much I miss you all.

Much love and hugs,

Val

[stefanie]

And you inspire all of us Val, and always have. You are going to be a great mom. That's right. One day all of this will be behind you. You know you can get pregnant and you will again. I feel it.

stef

[kerpupples]

Hey girls!!!

I'm sorry I disappeared. I was following what I thought was proper etiquette and I moved over to the pregnant after treatment forum. That was OK for awhile, but a couple of strong personalities over there have ruined the thread for me. Anyway, I missed those of you here who didn't come over with us! I was worried about posting here again because I know when I've had my BFNs or my m/c, I wasn't exactly up for reading happy pregnancy posts.

I'll post more personals later - lots to catch up with, especially Chris and Elida .

[toobee]

VAL.....Buddy Pal Friend!!!!
It was so kool to see your post tonight!!! I am glad to hear you talked to your cousin and finally broke the ice. I Know you are still hurting inside, but that was a big step and I am so proud of you. Miscarriages are so painful but your time is coming, I really feel that in my heart. I am glad your starting to feel strong again and your starting to talk about a new cycle. Thats encouraging and I want you to know I will be there for you every step of the way!!! You are gonna rock your next cyce and your Super Ovary is gonna work super hard for you to make you lots of healthy eggs again!! As far as me doing IVF again after this, I plan on waiting 6 months after I give birth. 9lets hope I make it that far!!)I would like to breastfeed as long as I can. But I also need to talk to my RE and get hs opinion about at least harvesting my eggs and doing an FET later so I have a little break. But I want to get my egss as soon as pssoble so we will see what RE thinks. I read that woman who breastfeed twins often have problems with making enough breastmilk and allot of them claim they dry up at aroun 3-4 months. Dont know how true that is. But I just want to plan and know my options so my DH and I know when we should try. If I am blessed to get to 30 weeks with my girls, I will make appt with my RE. I am still nervou about this pregnacy, but not as bad. Anything can happen. Talk soon I hope

Much Hope
I realized after I wrote to you about my triplet expereince that maybe I made you more nervous about your third baby making it. I want you to know my intentions were in the right place and I hope i didnt upset you. Just because I lost mine, doesnt mean anything with regards to how your pregnancy will go. Please forgive me if I shared to much, I really meant no harm. I also put 3 blasts back in and was amazed all took...the odds are pretty low for that happening!!! At least at my age anyway!!! So I am truely happy for you and I have sent out positive vibes to the universee for Baby C Also your story is an inspirtaion to me because I am considering using PGD for a boy...so I loved hearing your news!!! I hope you forgive me if I came off a insensitive, I am a shmuck sometimes.

Kerpupples
I missed your posts on this thread and was so bumbed when you and others left to go on the other thread. I totally understood the reasons, but so glad to see you back!!! I am from the mind set that everyone is welcome here, because the one bond we all have in common is we all have faced fertility challenges and we have all experienced the roller coaster of IVF. I like having people on this thread that are cycling, pregnant or just need moral support for some infertility issue. I like sharing the journey with all the people I started with. I realize some of us have had successful cycles, and others are tormented by facing another. But the one thing lI love is when others know your history and get where your coming from. That my 2 cents anyway... Welcome back!!!! And please stay!

To Have Fun
I am thinking of you dear freind. I hope your feeling ok. I know your going through a rough time and need a break from all this, but I just really wanted you to now i truely miss you on this thread. You were here the whole time with me....and I always got excited when you posted!! So know that I am thinking of you and I hope your starting to heal from your last cycle.

Turtles
You sure do travel allot!!! I hope you can find some food there that is appetizing for you while your there!!! I also hope your feelin better!!!

Stephanie
wink wink!!!