OCT / NOV / DEC 2008 Buddies

[gina1234]

hey ladies just a quick post i had my first u/s & it was one little bean....the hb was 145 & the little bean measured up to the 7wk 1 day mark which the doctor said was great...i hope everyone is doing okay...big hugs to u all....i will do a big post tomorrow...good night...

[wonderce]

Chris, it sounds like you've got some decisions to make. I've not heard of the mini or Japanese IVF yet but the concept sounds really interesting. After reading all the pros and cons, I think I'd have to side with Kas. It sounds like it would be easier on you to maybe stick with your current RE's office since you know they deal with insurance, closer to home, etc., but maybe look into another RE for a fresh perspective. The one that did your ER, ET and IUI sounds like a good choice if your instincts seem to lean towards him. Let us know what you decide?

Jandc, I was so sorry to read your post. I am praying that you get better news when you go back to your doctor tomorrow morning. I can't imagine the worry that must come with the possiblity of m/c and just hope things turn around for you. If not, I hope you find the support to help see you through and am thinking of all of you who suffer these heartbreaking losses.

Michelle, it's good to hear that at least you have an idea of what was causing your problems and a way to treat it. So glad you've decided to try again once your treatment is finished. Good luck to you!

Marynaz, congratulations on your u/s and finding out you're having twins! That truly is a blessing.

Lynniecat, good luck at your appt tomorrow. Hopefully the bleedy stuff will stop. Keep us posted.

Gina, congrats on your u/s and healthy little bean!

[karenvancouverisland]

chris..well i've been thinking about your cycle dilemma, there's lots of variables..so it's not simple, but here's what i have to say- if, deep inside of you- you think this different type of ivf can work, then the travel costs and time and hassle of getting reimbursed will be worth it. i think something is to be said for 'quality' eggs- as look at all the women who've produced lots of follies, get lots of eggs at retrieval, but don't have much that fertilize ...and i think us 'complicated, multi-cycle' ivf gals- can't ask for LOTS and QUALITY, so go for quality.

although those cycle hassles, like the insurance stuff and travel, are a pain when you do them, i know i experienced a great feeling also knowing i went the route i thought was BEST. i had to take a ferry off the island i live on, then bus it to the city, each time i went to my RE. talk about a pain in the ass. it took about 3 hours each way. i was lucky i had a friend in the city to stay overnight with, but it was exhausting.

as for the money- i get being reasonable (i'm in a lot of debt myself), but if you don't put you're all into this process, you'll regret it later. we have to pay for everything (except portion of meds) here in canada..so it's hard for me to relate completely on this point.

so i hope that was helpful in any way... please keep us posted as you go through your decision.

[detroit2007]

I'm so sorry to hear your news , Robin , jandc. I'm praying for you in this difficult time.

I'm feeling all alone, the 2ww is making me down, my DH traveled out of country this weekend due to a unexpected project initiative. He'll be back only on 30th.
My beta on 18th. If it is a BFN, i don't know , how I'll handle it. If it is a BFP, i want him to be with me to hear the news. Usually I'll get call in my office, this time I'm taking a day off, I don't know how I'll handle at office. I have no family near by, so my friend called me to stay at their home, until he is back.
I can't even imagine the holidays without him nearby. I'm going early to bed, so I won't think. Touch base with u later.

[waiting for 4]

hey girls. hope yall had a good weekend. I have my u/s in the morning. I am SO nervous about what we'll find. I hope the little guy's hr went up, I hope he grew, I hope I hope I hope!

I will let ya'll know after the appointment. I took the morning off of work, wish me luck.

[foreverlove]

kas101 - I was doing okay until this weekend. I was so bloated and felt awful because of the meds and over stimulation but that was okay in my mind because I thought maybe it was working. Well as of Fri I feel completely back to myself - other than the shots and estrogen patches. My chest is a little sore but not like before and my bloating for the most part is gone. I feel almost back to normal and I cant help wishing I had symptoms even if they hurt. We only have one more week and a day. The bad thing is I will find out when I am at work. Lets hope this week goes super fast for us. Luckily I have some last minute holiday stuff to do (finish shopping, bake cookies, christmas party) this week - hopefully that will help the week go by.

[to_have_fun08]

Kas and Foreverlove - You gals arn't done with your 2ww yet? It seems that you had you transfers a year ago. I guess I just can't wait till you get your BFP's.


Hope everyone is doing well this Monday morning. Here it is cold and I could only drive 40 mph to work because of freezing rain and ice. YEAH!!!! Thanks everyone for their input into my situation. After today's drive I really am thinking I will stick with my same clinic just with a different RE. The current clinic would be so much easier to get to in bad weather and I want to cycle again in Feb. I am such a wimp. Hopefully, I will hear back from the RE today and set up a consultation. Will do more personals later.


Chris

[Kas101]

Gina Congrats on seeing your little bean!! How exciting, and the HB sounds great, Keep us updated!!!

Detroit Dont feel alone in the 2WW!!! Both me and Forevelove are stuck in the 2WW as well - i know its tough, but also your's will be over soon - The 3 of us can symptom spot together!!!

ALso i really feel for you with your DH having to leave like that, and for such a long time too!!!! We recently moved due to DH's job and so i dont know anyone here either, so i can sympathise with you.... Keep in touch with us and we will keep you company. Many of us (including me) check this board at least 2/3 times a day so there is always someone around

Waiting Hey, good luck at your appointment, let us know how much your little one has grown!!!!

Foreverlove I feel totally like you... i am starting to obsess over lack of symptoms (just like last time and i got a BFN). I gues i do have some twinges/cramps but they are cncentrated over my L. ovary, not my uterus, so i cant even pretend to myself they are implantation pains..... I just wish i could feel SOMETHING. I am also going to try to keep busy this week but its not so easy as i dont work (we are temporarily re-located due to DH job) and we only have one car between us, so that leaves a LOT of time to go nuts.......

General question, how do you keep going with the PIO???? Last time i had suppositories and they were a dream!!! My butt is pretty much bruised / sore everywhere now. We are finding it hard to find a spot for injection that doesnt already hurt - i am running out of room!!!! (i am quite small)
Can you inject it anywhere else????

[not hopeless yet]

Kas I know those prog shots hurt! Sorry to say I think you can only do 'em in the butt. Hang in there - it will be worth it.

Detroit That sucks DH is away for the holidays & 2ww. But I was thinking with the economy the way it is we have to be thankful to have jobs. My office is so slow we're all twiddling our thumbs waiting to get laid off at any moment. (Which of course the stress isn't helping my cycle! And I get nervous that I'm coming in late all the time with the monitoring-appointments that I may be on my bosses $%&*list.) Hang in there. And like the other gals say they check these boards 3 times a day... I'm on here like 100 times a day and I'll be thinking about you.

[waiting for 4]

well, i lost my baby. he's just not there anymore. i dont know what else to say , I am just so heartbroken.

good luck to ya'll, i think i need a break from this room.

[to_have_fun08]

waiting for 4- I am so sorry. My prayers go out for you and DH. I have never experience a m/c but I know it must be devistating.


Kas - You can also do the shots in your thigh. Though I always thought it would hurt more there. Do a search on IM shots and there should be something on the net that will show you where.

[Kas101]

Waiting I am so sorry My heart goes out to you. I know you must be so sad right now (((((hugs)))))

[Kas101]

To Have Fun Thanks for the info. There is plenty of room on my thighs thats for sure.... and YES the 2WW is still going on. My beta isnt till 23rd. Thats still 9 days away (doesnt seem possible) I have to go back for bloods tomorrow but my RE says they dont do beta testing!!!! I have to find somewhere myself!!! Sounds wierd

[Marynaz]

detroit2007,
I am sorry that you need to be alone during holiday but remember you are not alone and you have God with you try to relax and think about your babay. I will pray that God gives you what you want and you may be blessed with a little one so you can celebrate when your husband comes.
Love

[JDC]

Waiting I am so sorry for your loss. Nothing else I can say because I know there is nothing to make you feel better right now. Sending you lots of love and hugs.

Kas Last time I was so sore from the PIO - like I had a hard time walking! This time I've been heating it up first and it helps immensely. I have a bean filled heating pad that I warm in the microwave, then I place the pio bottle on that for a minute or so before preparing the shot. I'm not sore at all the next day like I used to be.

Chris Glad you made you decision about RE's. I think the stress would be too much on you to have to travel so far to the new guy.

To the 2ww ladies - all I can say is I was 100% convinced my cycle didn't take because I had no symptoms. I know it's such a hard time mentally!

Everyone have a great day!
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!