NOV/DEC 2009 -- Cycle Group

[katie99]

Wow - I'm so excited that theres been so much good news lately! Heres to that continuing

Sarah -Relax, your ER will go just fine. you may be a little sore afterwards, but you'll be so happy to not have that full feling anymore it wont matter!

Lou -good luck with your baseline friday- Whoo hoo Vegas baby!

TC -i'm so happy that your stims worked out! Yay for extra eggs!
its so true, you'd never think that just a few days could change so much.
GL with your trigger tonight!

Cheeky -I cant tell you enough how thrilled I am for you! You did it girl! you made it to the other side - i better be right behind you

Ashley -9 blasts is fantastic! Once they're at blast stage, your odds are so much higher - still crossed for the PGD testing!

Hazel -No kidding - if she didnt know why didnt she just ask RE?
I swear this clinic seems to enjoy giving me a heart attack every time!
At least now thats over with? 1 drama each cycle is all I can take! of course that just made me sort of miss "lazy nurse" it might take her a day to return a meesage, but at least she was knowledgable. i'm excited to start too- lets go!

Lorrie - Welcome! You sure did come to the right place! Theres lots
of multiple cyclers here. TTC for 15 years? You must have the patience of a saint! 12 retreived OMG!!! i want to use your RE! and 100% fert rate!
You give me renewed hope!

EOL -thanks! it sounds like you've got all your bases covered - i'll keep up the hurry up AF dance - i'll even go put on big boots

Claudia -Hooray PUPO!! and 9 snowbabies? it doesnt get any better than that! Rest up & let them them get comfortable in there! When is your beta scheduled for?

Supergenius -CONGRATULATIONS!!! So happy for you!

Skylar -Yippeee for 7! good old lucky seven! cant wait for the fert report!

hugs & PMA to all of us! - xoxo

[teachermom]

Me2009- You are so funny about your jeans! I haven’t had any panic attacks yet, but of course I think it’s because none of it has set in yet!!

Ashley- I’m so sorry to hear that they are making you wait to hear about the PGD tests too! Ivf is enough of a waiting game without that extra wait! 9 great embies is AWESOME!!

Marion- welcome!

Olim- is there no way at all to get a beta done there?? That would drive me crazy! But you’re PREGNANT!! WOO HOO!!!

Albany- congratulations!! I’m praying for you!

Jenice- I’m so so sorry to hear your news.

Sarah Ruth- we’re not sure if it’s triplets yet. We’ll know hopefully next week. I don’t think that even “twins” has sunk in yet! Yeah for trigger tonight! Good luck. Can’t wait to hear retrieval numbers.

Amysbabies- I know it’s difficult when AF shows up. A reminder of how it turned out, but also the promise of trying again. I’m praying for your next cycle.

Katie- I cannot believe you have to drive 2 hours each way for monitoring!!! That’s insane! My RE’s office is just a few minutes from here, but if you have to go on the weekend I have to go to another office that is 20 minutes away which I hate- but not anymore since I have heard about your monitoring commute. The weekend office is what they call the “zoo” on the weekends. Usually 50- 80 women monitoring!!! It’s crazy! - just read your next post. Glad your RE called you, but I’m still so skeptical about that place!! They make me mad- I guess cuz I know it’s your last try I want them to make it work.

Brmommy2b- It sounds like an awesome Holiday weekend you had. Happy birthday!

Franny- so happy to hear your parents are coming in – and that it’s a good thing! I wish my mom coming meant a deep cleaning for my house, but it never does! I miss you!!

Claud- WOO HOO so excited for your ET!! You’re PUPO!!!! And so many snowbabies!! WOW!!!

Lulu- I’m so sorry to hear your news. I’m glad to hear you are looking forward to trying again. Is there anyone you can ask or perhaps do some research to find a better RE?

Skylar- good luck on your ER tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing how many little eggies they get! I know what you mean about your heart hurting or filling with joy when you hear others’ news. Which is why my heart hurts when I hear that it is someone’s last try. I’m praying for you.


Katie- I’m so sorry that you are dealing with that horrible clinic. I wish that you wouldn’t let your last try be with those incompetent people. Would you consider finding another clinic instead of pinning your last hopes on these IDIOTS??

Dodo- I’m so sorry. It’s good that you are keeping up your PMA. Sounds like DH is a great support to you. That’s wonderful.

Cheekyone- YYIIIPPPEEE!!! You’re pregnant!!! I’m sooo happy for you!!! That’s a great beta!!

Kerribell- you have to try to remain positive. It’s still early. I’m praying for you.

Lou- Vegas! How nice! Try to relax and not think about this stuff too much! Win BIG!!


Tc- YEAH for trigger tonight! But why would they have wanted to cancel your cycle with 7 follies?? That’s crazy!!


Hjw- I always had a full AF when starting stims. I’m pretty sure it’s normal. As a matter of fact, I was still bleeding 4 or 5 days into this cycle and it worked!!

LorrieS- welcome. That’s so great that you were able to get to 5 day blasts!!! This is a great place to be during that dreaded 2ww. These women are priceless!!

Eol- your secret is safe with me. I’ve heard of women who submit adoption papers and then end up getting pregnant. I’m praying the same will be true for you.

I also wanted to ask if anyone was in need of any meds. I would love for them to go to someone on this forum. All I ask is that you pay the shipping. PM me if you are interested. I have:
1 gonal f pen 900 iu (refrigerated)
2 gonal f 1050 iu multi dose vials
5 boxes of menopur with 5 single 75 iu doses in each box
5 follistim cartidge packs that are 900 iu each (refrigerated)
5 ganirelex shots

AFM- my numbers were great yesterday. My progesterone is over 40, so I am able to start weaning off the Endometrin!! YIIPPEE And my HCG was over 5,000!!! (My clinic does not measure any numbers over 5,000) I go to my regular OB tomorrow since I am a high risk pregnancy to begin with- even more so with more than one baby in there! I will also start seeing my perinatal specialist. I will still be seeing my RE as well. It's going to be absolutely crazy! But GOOD crazy.

Love luck and baby dust to you all.

[Supergenius]

albany07 - thanks, i'll definitely check out your websites. btw, congrats yourself, momma!

Skylar - you are lucky they let your DH be with you; i couldn't do that - the room they used was tiny! definitely take time to rest up.

LorrieS - yes, I'm at Shady Grove (in Towson). Love it there. Have nothing but good things to say about everyone there. Which one do you go to?

katie99 - thanks! and thanks for keeping that tracker updated. there is no way i could have kept up with it.

teachermom - wow, so exciting that your pregnancy is progressing so well!!

[Supergenius]

LorrieS wrote:

Hi Supergenius! I was wondering if you went to the Shady Grove Center as I live in MD too and that's where I go? Also, was it a 3 day transfer you did or 5?

My last 2 IVF cycles we did both 3 days and this time I had 3 embryos that made blasts and we tranferred all of them. None to freeze

We did a day six transfer; my embies were only pre-blast on day five. I was also lucky enough to have 4 to freeze.

Did you do your last 2 IVF cycles at Shady Grove as well? Just curious...

[teachermom]

supergenius- HI!! Congratulations! I am praying for your beta to take off.

[me2009]

so today was my official 2ww blood work. my beta was 628 (3dt) so i wont know how many until next tuesday! this wait i think is gonna be the worst! i thought the 2ww was bad.

my first beta 143 10dpt3dt, 285 12dpt3dt, and today 628 14dpt3dt

ok will try to get personals later tonight. DH is out for work stuff.. so house is quiet!

[claud662]

teachermom-those numbers are CRAZY!! I can't wait to hear next week's report!

supergenius-good luck with the second beta but as of now you are pregnant!!! YAH!

skylar-that is great about your ER...can't wait to hear the fert report tomorrow. And that is so nice your DH was there with you...I asked if my DH could come into the ET and they laughed saying the doctors were barely allowed in the room!!!

Sarah-good luck tomorrow!! PMA-and don't be nervous

ashley-9 blasts is fantastic! How long till you find out which ones are viable?

Lorrie-welcome and that's great that you had 3 six day blasts to put back in!! You may be joining teachermom soon

Sorry I don't have time for everyone....I just took a couple minutes from my relaxing on the couch to write you guys!

[claud662]

me2009-I just saw your post and those numbers are amazing!!

[LorrieS]

Teachermom - WOW You have alot of meds left!! I wish I would of known before. I have to pay for all my meds and was blessed with alot of donations. Congrats on your BFP!!

Supergenius - Yes, I did all 3 cycle at Shady Grove in Annapolis/Rockville. WOW you did a 6dt! That's fantastic! I know one the RE's at the Annapolis office (which I swiched because he wasn't too encouraging for me) kept telling me how OLD I was at every appt and that I should do donor eggs cause of my age. And my eggs would never make it to blast stage. So glad I changed RE. My new one is so much more open and easy to talk to and believes in old eggs lol. Can't wait to see your beta!

me2009 - GREAT NUMBERS!!!

Thought I'd share a pic of my embies from this cycle that were transferred. The one in the middle was hatching. No Assitant hatching done to that one.

[albany07]

Hello Girls!

DH and I went out to dinner for our 3rd year anniversary. DH is so sweet - he got me a heating pad! I thought that was tooooo cute! We were just recapping how lucky we are and how #3 is our lucky #! We have been married for 3 years, 3 years of trying to conceive and 3rd IVF (1st to be success) This will be our first baby for the both of us. We have been waiting for a very long time for this precious gift and we couldn't be happier. I am very thankful for each and every one of you, thank you for the sweet words, encouragement and prayers.

Skylar - No morning sickness, just constant gastric reflux and belching (gross). I have never had this in my life. I feel acid in my throat 24/7. The baby doesn't like my diet! My mom said to eat some yogurt.

Teachermom - All I can say is Wow, Wow, Wow!!! Which dpt are you now?
THank you, every little prayer helps! So nice of you to offer your drugs! You reminded me to order more progesterone (running out).

Me2009 - Those are great #'s, don't fret... enjoy every bit, b/c before you know it your baby/ies will be born. Love every moment!
Did I miss your response? What kind of jeans?

Lorrie - Welcome and hoping for a positive result for you! Sounds like your responded really well and have had great results thus far! Maybe you will get your long awaited (Christmas, Channukah, Kwanza etc.) wish! Those are beautiful babies! That is soooo cool!

Marion, Eol and Hazel - welcome! You will love this place, don't get addicted... most of us are!

GOOD LUCK SarahRuth and TC

HJC - I am in the same boat as teachermom, "As a matter of fact, I was still bleeding 4 or 5 days into this cycle and it worked!!" Exact same thing happen to me. My last scan before ER my lining was 13. Don't worry.

Katie - I love the new board, how creative!!! Where on earth do you find those cute images/animated figures? Thank you for your hard work! Wishing you plenty of only good stuff this cycle! You definitely give and should receive! What kind of nurse are you (do you work at a hospital, dr', surg center)?

I can't get off of this heating pad!

Grow Follies, Grow Embies, Grow Babies GROW!!!

To all girls I may have missed I am thinking about you and hoping for the best!

[me2009]

Hello Girls!

DH and I went out to dinner for our 3rd year anniversary. DH is so sweet - he got me a heating pad! I thought that was tooooo cute! We were just recapping how lucky we are and how #3 is our lucky #! We have been married for 3 years, 3 years of trying to conceive and 3rd IVF (1st to be success) This will be our first baby for the both of us. We have been waiting for a very long time for this precious gift and we couldn't be happier. I am very thankful for each and every one of you, thank you for the sweet words, encouragement and prayers.

Skylar - No morning sickness, just constant gastric reflux and belching (gross). I have never had this in my life. I feel acid in my throat 24/7. The baby doesn't like my diet! My mom said to eat some yogurt.

Teachermom - All I can say is Wow, Wow, Wow!!! Which dpt are you now?
THank you, every little prayer helps! So nice of you to offer your drugs! You reminded me to order more progesterone (running out).

Me2009 - Those are great #'s, don't fret... enjoy every bit, b/c before you know it your baby/ies will be born. Love every moment!
Did I miss your response? What kind of jeans?

Lorrie - Welcome and hoping for a positive result for you! Sounds like your responded really well and have had great results thus far! Maybe you will get your long awaited (Christmas, Channukah, Kwanza etc.) wish! Those are beautiful babies! That is soooo cool!

Marion, Eol and Hazel - welcome! You will love this place, don't get addicted... most of us are!

GOOD LUCK SarahRuth and TC

HJC - I am in the same boat as teachermom, "As a matter of fact, I was still bleeding 4 or 5 days into this cycle and it worked!!" Exact same thing happen to me. My last scan before ER my lining was 13. Don't worry.

Katie - I love the new board, how creative!!! Where on earth do you find those cute images/animated figures? Thank you for your hard work! Wishing you plenty of only good stuff this cycle! You definitely give and should receive! What kind of nurse are you (do you work at a hospital, dr', surg center)?

I can't get off of this heating pad!

Grow Follies, Grow Embies, Grow Babies GROW!!!

To all girls I may have missed I am thinking about you and hoping for the best!

congrats on the heating pad! what an awesome gift! now he just has to heat up the a@@ and RUB! teehee

oh yeah on the 3 years!!

the were MA jeans. got them from this store called "BUMP" I felt a bit weird going in, but they were super helpful. more helpful than a normal store!!

[hjw]

claud662 - congratulations, you're PUPO! Sounds like you transferred two real beauties, and at least 9 to freeze as well, you must be so happy!

Supergenius - yippee, another BFP! Congratulations, what a great reward for resisting those evil HPTs during your 2ww. 50 is a good number, when is your next beta?

Skylar - well done for 7 eggs at ER, hope the cramping is subsiding now. I'm so jealous that your DH got to sit with you at ER - my clinic will allow my DH in the room for transfer but he's not allowed to come in the operating room for ER, so I just had to hold (OK, I'll admit it, crush!) the hand of one of the nurses instead throughout the retrieval.

Lorrie - welcome. Wow, what a fertilisation rate, way to go! You've definitely come to the right place for support, these ladies are lovely. Love the picture of your beautiful embies!

me2009 - still pulling those great beta numbers, I see! Roll on Tuesday and your scan, can't wait to hear what you've got in there!

Eol - still doing the AF jig for you.

teachermom - what amazing numbers, I'm so excited to hear the results of your first scan! Are you having many early pregnancy symptoms?

Albany07 - that is such a lovely present, how thoughtful of him. Congratulations on your anniversary!

Eol, teachermom and Albany07 - THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the information about all of you bleeding at the start of stims. I can't tell you how much reading that has calmed me down. So I'll do my best not to worry too much now if the bleeding continues for another few days!

Katie99 - yippee, you're stimming today! When is your first scan? I've got to wait until Monday (day 7 of stims) - boo...

Catch you later ladies,
Hazel

[sarah_ruth79]

hey guys- can you help me with something? i did the trigger last night, it was a disaster but i did it and its over. i am so so so so scared because yesterday and today i was no uncomfrtable at all. i dont feel my ovaries at all, yesterday i had a feeling, but it was in the middle, not on the sides like it had been before. i have my er tomorrow, but i am convinced that something happened to all those follicles - i mean i feel totally normal! help and i am really worried.

[Supergenius]

sarah_ruth79 - i'm not sure what you mean when you say it was a disaster, but i didn't feel any different after my trigger shot. you should be getting b/w done prior to the ER to see if the trigger took (at least that's what my RE did).

[tc4474]

Hi SarahRuth - I did my trigger last night too and the last 48 hours or so I have been less bloated and uncomfortable. I did feel a little nausea early this morning but nothing severe.

I dont know if its normal or not but maybe our bodies are just getting used to all these follies. Maybe someone who has had IVF before can weigh in on what they went through.

I hope that all of this is just us being worried and not any real reason for concern. Good luck tomorrow!