IVF over 40 Buddy Group........Membership Drive

[Suzanne18]

Kelly... I think you do wonderful deeds for the women on this board... it's great that you reach out and give honest, accurate answers and support... kudos and thanks... don't shut up.

Kat... I will probably forget to do as you asked, but I can promise you that I'll say a prayer ESPECIALLY for you tonight... you can't imagine how diligent I was during my 2ww and continue to be during these early months, and I truly believe that there's power in prayer... can't hurt, and if I'm right in 2 weeks, I'm going to brag on your behalf.

Santa... here's a little insight re: my POAS experience last month... I'll put it in terms of your post... do NOT be discouraged because the levels do take a bit of time to reach a readable (sp?) amount... first check the levels your HPT can detect... the instructions should indicate such... digital HPT's need HIGHER levels to detect HCG... I got a POSITIVE from a regular strip test (detects > 25mg) and a NEGATIVE from a digital test (detects > 50mg) in the same "sitting"... and finally, your negatives clearly indicate that the trigger is out of your system... so a positive is POSITIVE for pregnancy... I wish you one big one.

here's my HPT history - you can sense that levels are climbing based on type of test and the negative/positive results... remember I'm pregnant with twins, so perhaps my levels were detectable a day or so earlier than a singleton... personally, I think there's lots of time for your positive.

(-) HPT 02/02/09 (strip) M 5dp3ET

(-) HPT 02/03/09 (strip) T 6dp3ET

(+) HPT 02/04/09 (strip) W 7dp3ET

(-) HPT 02/05/09 (digital) Th 8dp3ET
(+) HPT 02/05/09 (strip) Th 8dp3ET

(+) HPT 02/06/09 (digital) F 9dp3ET
(+) HPT 02/06/09 (strip) F 9dp3ET

[krisnerol]

Renee: I just had to say how sorry I am for your loss Miscarriage sucks. I have a friend who also has infertility issues but has never had a m/c and I have to say, after having experienced both, I'd rather not get pregnant. Such an emotional rollercoaster. You'll be in my prayers. Oh and your picture was great--such a beautiful momma & son!

Suzanne: Your posting gave me goosebumps--I remember the phone call 8 years ago saying I was pregnant for my DD after 1st IVF. I sobbed uncontrollably! After so many years of NEVER getting pregnant (9yrs), it was beyond belief. Keep that amazing feeling and I'll say some prayers for you too!

I'm still waiting to "peak"....IVF is such a waiting game!!

Have a good day, all. Kris

[Renee Del Ponte]

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[SueQiwi]

Hiya Ladies~
Thank you all for the well wishes and kind words. I am still in shock and oh so happy! It has taken me 4 years of trying and 3 IVFs to get knocked up and I am thrilled. I still kinda feel like the nurse called the wrong Sue--but I know it's not true and that I am really pregnant. Now I just hope to stay that way! I am a bit of a wreck worried about miscarriage. I try to squeeze those negative thoughts out--but they do linger in the background--especially knowing about what some of you have endured along the way.

I have been having some cramping--it makes me nervous cause it feels like AF cramps. Do you all know if this is normal during pregnancy? I also have extreme exhaustion. But that is about it on the symptoms. I go back on Friday for a second beta.

Santa and Kat~I am thinking of you in the 2ww. It is true torture! I think the technique that helped me most was staying off Google and distracting myself with something completely unrelated. I rented Sex in the City on DVD and watched episodes back to back for hours!

Renee~I just know you will get pregnant again. Your body is in great shape and you got knocked up so fast in December! I think an IUI is a great choice. I hope it happens soon.

[AKMom]

I think we should change the 2WW to 2WOH as in 2 Weeks of Hell!

I know I shouldnt complain, but I must confess, it is only day 2 and it is moving like POND WATER!

KAT

[Liam'sMommy]

Hi guys, sorry i have been slacking a little. I should be able to catch up with everybody and with the list tomorrow. Actually later today as it is 1 a.m. and i am heading to bed.

HUGS

[njsurga]

Hi Ladies..I'm still waiting for AF to come, I've been spotting for about 4 days now!! I never spot before AF! My 28th cycle day is Friday!! What should I do if I don't get a full flow this month? It would be the first time EVER for me!! I was so looking forward to this cause I know they can't really do anything till they get that 3rd cycle day us/bloodwork right? I'm in a panic, the nurse said don't call till full flow. I know this sounds so dumb for most of you cause all of you are so much further along than I am. I must sound like such a newbie!!!

Santa and Kat: I'm keeping my fingers crossed for both of you! You must be going crazy!!

Sue:A BIG congrats to you sweetie!!

To everyone else..."Don't stop believing"!!

Sharon
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43 (April 29..44)
1st IVF
2 natural children 19 & 22
both tubes removed 19 yrs ago

[Sisi1]

Hello everyone!

Back from Florida and just about ready to greet AF (or not ), any day now....

Has anyone seen my PMA? I appear to have misplaced it somewhere...
All I can find is anxiety because this is my only chance (you are gonna get sick of hearing this) and last time my cycle got cancelled.

I am finding it much harder to mentally prepare myself to accept what may come this time around. I will be on the phone to the accupunturist as soon as AF rears it's ugly head, should be no later then Friday for SURE!

How is everyone else doing?

[missygirl]

Thanks Suzanne...sorry I'm so long responding! I use to get an email when I got a respone but for some reason they have stopped! One week today and we'll know if it's one or two and I'd love to share the journey with you!!!!

Congrat Sue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Liams' Mommy...no problem! I had an early US at 6 weeks and there was only one. I guess I just had high beta's!

Missy

[Jeannie T]

HI everyone -

I am Jeannie and I'm 42 years old. I live in a small town where they frown upon the idea of a woman having such a late pregnancy. Truth is, most of the females in this town are pregnant (multiple times) before they are 25 years old.

I know I would get a lot more understanding if I stayed where I grew up, suburbs outside of NYC.

Hoping to find some friends, information and companionship on this journey.

Wishing everyone the best!

Jeannie

[Liam'sMommy]

Hello ladies. Here is my first attempt. I have run out of time. I know i have issues with Hil and Kris. I will figure that out later. Anything else i need to address?

Renee, again i am sorry. HUGS

Lynnie, how are you holding up?

Santa, any more POAS results?

Babygurlsolages, are you still on for 3/4? Also, how many children do you have and what ivf # is if for this child?

Biddy, are you still on for March 6 ER? Good luck.

Sue, CONGRATS!!!! You are officially PG. Any news on beta # 2?

Kat, you are right. 2WOH would be much more appropriate.

NY, any news on when you are cycling?

Kris, have you peaked yet? Is this ivf #2 for this baby?

njsurga, AF can be such a hag.

Hil,

Natashamom, any news?

I was just wondering if anybody else has children. I know about Renee, Tammy, myself, Kt, Babygurlsolages, Kris, Missy a;ready. Anybody else?

Waving hello to the rest of you. Let me know where is messed up please.


SUCCESS STORIES

Rinnie 43, bfp after ivf #3 switched to iui. EDC ?

Elida 41, DE ivf #1 11/08, triplet girls. EDC ?

Helen 39, ivf#3 11/08, twins. EDC ?

Lynn 42, ivf #4 11/08, singleton, amnio 2/26, EDC Aug. 18,2009, We are all praying for you.

Rhonda 40, natural BFP 12/08 after failed ivf in Nov. US 01/16 shows singleton. EDC ?

Natashamom 46, DE ivf #1, beta 189, first US 2/18.

Suzanne 41, ivf #1 2/09, first US 2/16 pregnant with twins. US #2 2/24, 2 babies right on track with HB 150s. YIPEE!!!

Missy 41, ivf #1, ET 2/18 2 embies, beta #1 2/23 high 600s at 17 dpo/er, beta#2 1695, US 3/11 Congrats!!!

SueQiwi 39, ivf #3, transferred 2 perfect day 3 embies 2/18, 3/1 beta #1
151, beta # 2 3/3 ?


CYCLING

Santa 42, ivf #2, ER 2/20 5 follies, 5 eggs, 3 fert, transferred 3 embies on 2/23, PUPO, beta #1 on ? Hoping 2nd time is a charm!!!!

Cougarkat 41, second attempt at IVF #1, started stims 2/12, ER 2/22, 15 follies, 17 eggs, 15 fertilized, 2/28 transferred 3 blasts and froze 3 blasts. PUPO and stuck in 2WOH.

Babygurlsolages, 41, ET 3/4.

Biddy 42, TER 6 March, IVF #3, Fingers crossed and Hoping 3rd time is a charm for you!!!

Sisi1 41, started stims 1/17/09 but ivf #1 canceled r/t lupron over suppression, starts stims 3/9

Me 42, ER 1/09 2 blasts frozen CGH pending, start stims 3/16

njurga 44, IVF#1, waiting on AF.

Hil, 12/08 ivf #2 converted to iui BFN, trying naturally for the time being but may cycle again. Second try for IVF # 2, starting estrogen in March and stims in April.

Kris, 41, second try for IVF # 2, starting estrogen in March and stims in April.


STILL TTC BUT WITHOUT IVF

Tammy 44, 12/08 IVF#3 BFN, currently TTC naturally, after this cycle will start tring with femara.


LIMBO LAND

NY4thtry 40, ivf #6 1/24 negative, regrouping for number 7.

hopeful4baby 40, regrouping for ivf #4.

Bye for now

[krisnerol]

Hi Kelly, I have NOT peaked (day 17)--I'm usually right on day 14 or 15, oh well. This will actually be IVF #3 for this baby (1st in Sept and 2nd in Nov).
Thanks for being so organized with all our "stuff". You're great!

Welcome Jeannie! I'll be 42 in July and our church is having a baby boom right now with virtually all the expectant moms in their 20's--ugh. I totally understand how you feel, though no one looks down on me or thinks me weird to try for baby #2 at 41, thankfully. This forum group is fantastic--you are definitely in good company.

Kris

[AKMom]

I dont know about the rest of you but the urge to POAS is intense! I know it is early...but UGHGHGHHH! how early is too early anyways?

KAT

5.8d(blast)transfer on 2/28

T-10 and counting......

[teachertam]

Jeannie: Welcome to our site. I had my first child at age 42, so I know what you mean. I live in the midwest (Indiana). I have had several comments by women thinking that I am Andrew's grandmother. Now, I am 44 but I don't think I look like a grandma! But if you think about it, I am old enough to be a grandma. If I got preggo at 20, I could have a 24 year old child.
Lets face it, we are much more equipped to raise a baby than a 20year old. We are much more mature, responsible, and financially able to raise a child.
Don't let ignorance affect your desire to have a child. Do you have any other children?

Kat: I think it is too early to POAS.

Take care all,
Tammy

[bdantonio]

Having children young aint easy either.. I was 19 when i started perimenapause still going through.. I am 26 and look very young about 20 i have 2 children a 4yr old and a 1yr old from ivf. My4yr old is big for her age looks about 6yrs old. SO i get the you have kids and you are how old look. So that look goes both ways