Dec/Jan Cycle buddies!!!!

[Renee Del Ponte]

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[sprouthaus]

Just heard from RE - only 2 of the 4 fertilized. Such a sad state of poor quality eggs. We are doing a 2dt since there is no reason to watch the embies to see which ones will be 'best'.

[sprouthaus]

Thanks Renee - I am feeling better already since reading your post!!!

[not hopeless yet]

Hey Renee I lived on Oahu for 4 years! Nice to see a little hawaiian xmas greeting. You're right Sprouthaus is a great cheerleader to us all and even though she's doing a 2dt I know it's going to work!

[wishing4baby]

Sprouthaus - I am so sorry the news wasn't what you were hoping for. I have been checking back at the site waiting to hear from you. Please keep up hope for those 2 embies of yours. You never know. I truly believe that we only have so much control over this. In the end, it is up to God whether it is our time for this blessing. I know the hurt you are feeling, but stay strong. It isn't over yet. It is the time for miracles. I will be praying for you.

[Kyli]

My cycle started today so back to square one. Not sure what the next step is but right now I can't even think about it. I'm praying for each of you for a positive result. Good Luck.

[dagnymichelle]

I saw that someone said that they were sore from the HCG shot. I think I found a great and mostly painless way to do it. I was barking at my husband before the shot because last time I also couldn't walk for two days.

Here's the secret:
1. Be nich to your DH;-)
2. If he hasn't given a shot yet, but a piece of fruit and show him how to do it, make him practice a few times - use on of your old needles
3. Stand up for the shot
4. Lean over, like on the bed or a table
5. Pigeon your toe in of the side that is getting the shot (ie. right-side)
6. Bend the knee of the side that is getting the shot (ie. right-side)
7. Press just the toes of your other foot into the ground and pay attention to how it feels- it's a distraction (your foot should be flat, just activate your toes. ie. left-side)

I hardly felt anything!!!!! I really had to apologize for barking;-)

sprouthaus - congrats on the 2 embys!!! Remember it could have been 0. Now what you need to concentrate is on getting them to multiply and implant. You can't change the past, be present and hope like hell Put some red shoes on, click you heels together, visualize and say "I am pregnant, I am pregnant."

kyli - too soon. Try again on Friday.

[KMHTTC]

Hang in there Sprouthaus! What an emotional roller coaster we go through - Sheesh. As you so kindly told me... It only takes one! Will be praying for you & your embies.

[wishing4baby]

Annd - how are you feeling? How did your ER go?

[ann d.]

Sprouthau... I'm sorry to hear you're going through this. And everyone is right when they say it only takes one. It doesn't even matter the quality... just one embryo. I'm staying positive for you!! You have been a great cheerleader for all us and so kind about putting those dates up to where we are in our cycle. And you never know... both could implant!!

dagnymichelle... Thanks for the tip on the shots. I was trying to picture it in my head. I'm going to try it for progersterone shots!

As for me...I'm still sore from my ER and have been sleeping on and off. Maybe it's the Darvocet or just that I haven't been getting as many hours of sleep the past couple of days.

Anyway, my ER went well. They have fertilized 19 eggs and I will get news tomorrow how many will grow. So the wait continues... My ET will either be 12/21 or 12/23. It's funny because if it is 12/21, then that will be my birthday. I don't even care about the bedrest for my bday or the holidays. I just want this to work!

I've decided to take the day off from school tomorrow. My DH, RE, and mother all say it's for the best and I think they are right! It would be too stressful to deal with 160 kids, especially the day before the holiday break.

[Sisi1]

Wow 19!!!! That sounds awesome congratulations!
And keep us posted
Here is rooting for you!!!

[sprouthaus]

ann d. - 19 eggs - that's amazing! Even though I have a bit of egg-envy - I am just over the moon for you! Your results sound similar to my sisters - her body just LOVED the stim medications. She ended up with a BFP and a dozen frozen embies!

dagnymichelle - thanks for the tip! I love your detailed step by step instructions - this is the kind of thing DH will respond to It's funny you mention red shoes because I was wearing a pair today! I'm going to use your advice and wear my shiny red snowboots tomorrow - and use them as a positive trigger to help me stay peaceful and positive.

Kyli - Did AF come? Are you positive it is day 1 full flow? I'm sorry to ask as I'm sure you know your body and know what you are dealing with - but I am just so heartbroken for you - I guess I"m still holding out for the actual beta result.

All - Thank you SOOOOOO much for all your support. It means the world to me, it truly does. DH and I have told only one person - my bff, but she isn't even in a committed relationship let alone thinking about kids (let alone understanding why someone would go through all of this for them). She does her best to be supportive - but she doesn't know.....

Your posts have lifted my spirits. I was able to see my acupuncturist today in preparation for tomorrow's ET. I was doing my best to hold it together but just broke down. She was extra kind today and put a bunch of needles in my ears for stress (in addition to the others). I spent the time laying there meditating and after the session, I felt a lot better.

Again, thank you to all for reminding me that this is out of my control. I am looking forward to getting these embies in me and hoping for twins! Our 12 inches of snow hasn't started falling yet - so it looks like we'll be driving through the storm to get to our ET. I still love Chicago though!

[Gigi-29]

sprouthaus - Keep your chin up!! And I know everyone has said it but it does only take one. I'll be praying for you and your embies.

ann d. - Keep us posted today when you get your fert. report! 19 eggs is amazing.

Kyli - Stay strong, this is so hard. I'll be thinking of you...

[not hopeless yet]

dagny you cracked me up with the step by step instructions. I agree though #1 is def be nice to DH. I feel like this cycle should be a bonding experience but then we always leave the shot til the last minute before bed and end up running around like chickens with our heads cut off. So many times we end up arguing right before the shots and since I'm already anxious enough it really doesn't make the experience pleasant. The few nights we weren't rushing or arguing my DH said jokingly "ok, ready to argue?"
anyhow, ladies I have a gross question- I just went to the bathroom and saw this huge string of egg-whitey substance. I'm talkin' like 12" long... I feel fine but don't know what this is. any clues?
I had blood/u.s. this morning and the tech said I have 5 follies on right side measuring 11 and up. and only 1 on the left side (which is weird because my left side has been hurting a little so I thought maybe it was working overtime.) I'm only on day 8 of stims (225 units GonalF) but I was hoping for more than 6 since my last cycle (112 units GonalF) I had a total of 6. Do you think between today and ER i'll grow more? I can't wait to hear back from the RE officially with my estrogen levels and follie counts. Sometimes I don't think the techs know what they're talking about.

[JennJenn]

Hiya ladies. I am soooooooooo bored with sitting around the house doing nothing. I hate Gatorade, tired of drinking water, ran out of books to read and cant stop researching symptoms. I know symptoms vary and i know that the Progesterone side affects can fool us all. I do feel like AF is coming. I have indigestion, sore throat and a cough that i cnnot get rid of. I am only 2dp5dt, so i cant be preggo yet. The time is dragging on really really slowly in the 2WW. Not complaining. Just bored. My beta is December 29th. I did a poas to see if the Ovidrel was out of my system and it is. The test was a negative. So now..............i wait....................



Good news..........

My nurse called and said that out of the 6 embryos I had remaining....ALL 6 are ready to be frozen. I have 6 snow babies on ice!!!!!!!! I am so excited!!!!!! I pray that I am pregnant from this cycle though!!! If its twins, I just may donate the remaining ones. Fingers are crossed!!