Jan/Feb 2010--Cycle Group

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Post by nej »

Hi Girls -

It looks like everyone has been busy posting....I just missed yesterday and had 3 pages to catch up on. I will try to do personals later.

AFM - I am going crazy waiting for Friday. I keep getting nervous that it will be a BFN. I guess i am extra nervous because DH and I have decided not to keep going through this. We are willing to adopt. The most frustrating thing is that they say that we should be able to get pregnant on our own but 3 years later and nothing. Sorry one minute I am up and the next I am down. All of you girls are in my thoughts and I am hoping for BFP for everyone.

Sticky dust for all the PUPO girls!!

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Post by msmac »

Sam- the only thing I am still taking now is the endometrim 3xday and then on wednesday I start my climara patches, 2 once a week. I'm taking the prenatal vitamins and have been for about a year with the DHA. I see everyone is different. I had a 3dt so i guess mine is different. Who knows.

Rip and Cord :D too cute! I love the names everyone comes up with.
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Ladies I am so sorry. I haven't hardly even thought about my cycle for the past few days. Managed to get over to Vancouver Island to take care of my older sis. She was so sick and weak from the chemo she couldn't get off the couch. She almost collapsed a few times just walking to the bathroom. We took her to the hospital on Saturday night (after 8 hours of tending to her at home) and she was admitted. I spent 10 hours with her on Sunday, and another 8 on Monday (today)... between taking care of her house (cleaning and the pets)... and with the travelling on Saturday and tonight to get to her house and back to the hotel... well freak me... it's been a really LONG weekend. She is doing a lot better... finally got out this evening and is home, happy that her house is clean..... LOL

I have been doing 300 IU of Bravelle and 150 of Menopur on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (and maybe last thursday?)... My E2 went up to 1945 as of Saturday morning and we had about 14 good follies developing and a lot of little ones following.

Tomorrow is a huge day. Big ultrasound (final?) to check on the follies, and David gets in on a six p.m. flight... then hopefully we trigger that night. Whew. This has been one hell of a trip. This week has to be about me and David and the eggs.

Oh, and just found out that two more nieces are pregnant.. bringing the total to FIVE! LOL

Sorry for no personals. I know my personal limits. It's 11 p.m. and I've been going since 6. Barely noticed the swelling and 'panging' cramps from my swollen ovaries. Now I can moan and whine if David is here to hear me... kinda hard to do that when my sis is crying from pain, waiting for the morphine to kick in, ya know? (we have to laugh about it - she has a great sense of humor). We even joked about 'shooting up' together when I had to do last nights' meds in her hospital room.

Big hugs to the ladies who have had cycles cancelled or converted to IUI's.... I've been quietly reading and watching... Big hugs to the PUPO'd girls... I'm waiting for what will be our first BFP on this thread.

I think my ER will be thursday or friday.. depending on the big U/S tomorrow. You are all in my hearts and mind.... PMA PMA PMA!!!
Sonya, 40 - DS, 24 DS, 22
David, 45
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2010 IVF #2 - BFP
14dpo 138
16dpo 351
Perfect pregnancy/Delivery July 2011
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Ladies I am so sorry. I haven't hardly even thought about my cycle for the past few days. Managed to get over to Vancouver Island to take care of my older sis. She was so sick and weak from the chemo she couldn't get off the couch. She almost collapsed a few times just walking to the bathroom. We took her to the hospital on Saturday night (after 8 hours of tending to her at home) and she was admitted. I spent 10 hours with her on Sunday, and another 8 on Monday (today)... between taking care of her house (cleaning and the pets)... and with the travelling on Saturday and tonight to get to her house and back to the hotel... well freak me... it's been a really LONG weekend. She is doing a lot better... finally got out this evening and is home, happy that her house is clean..... LOL

I have been doing 300 IU of Bravelle and 150 of Menopur on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (and maybe last thursday?)... My E2 went up to 1945 as of Saturday morning and we had about 14 good follies developing and a lot of little ones following.

Tomorrow is a huge day. Big ultrasound (final?) to check on the follies, and David gets in on a six p.m. flight... then hopefully we trigger that night. Whew. This has been one hell of a trip. This week has to be about me and David and the eggs.

Oh, and just found out that two more nieces are pregnant.. bringing the total to FIVE! LOL

Sorry for no personals. I know my personal limits. It's 11 p.m. and I've been going since 6. Barely noticed the swelling and 'panging' cramps from my swollen ovaries. Now I can moan and whine if David is here to hear me... kinda hard to do that when my sis is crying from pain, waiting for the morphine to kick in, ya know? (we have to laugh about it - she has a great sense of humor). We even joked about 'shooting up' together when I had to do last nights' meds in her hospital room.

Big hugs to the ladies who have had cycles cancelled or converted to IUI's.... I've been quietly reading and watching... Big hugs to the PUPO'd girls... I'm waiting for what will be our first BFP on this thread.

I think my ER will be thursday or friday.. depending on the big U/S tomorrow. You are all in my hearts and mind.... PMA PMA PMA!!!
Sonya, 40 - DS, 24 DS, 22
David, 45
unexplained
2008 BFP, 2010 IVF & FET MC
2010 IVF #2 - BFP
14dpo 138
16dpo 351
Perfect pregnancy/Delivery July 2011
FET #2 June 2012
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Post by to_have_fun08 »

moorebaby - I started at a new RE with my 3rd IVF cycle. This RE thinks that if the embies don't make it to day 5 then they weren't viable in the first place. They also believe that if the embies are not 7 cells on day 3 they aren't viable. They don't want to transfer non viable eggs. So my embies were 6 cell and 4 cell on day 3, we waited to see if they would make it to day 5 and they didn't so no transfer. I don't know if I really agree with my RE because I have seen lots of ladies get PG with a 5cell or a 6cell on day 3. On my last transfer I had a 7cell and and 8cell on day 3 and did a 3 day transfer at my request. I just didn't want the hassle of waiting to day 5. Please don't try and stress over this. I have bad eggs and lots of women go for a day 5T and have embies to transfer. My clinic is just really picky.

Katie - Good Luck at your U/S today. Hoping that your follies grew but not too much and YEY on the awesome AFC. Thanks so much for the well wishes. I really need them. Its been a really long journey and I am almost at the end of the road is near. Something has to work sometime.

DandMe - So sorry to hear about your sister. Hoping she is better. Glad to see you were able to help you. Good Luck at your U/S.

Niki
- Hang in there the 2ww is the hardest. I know the feeling of desperation that this has got to work if you want a genetic child of your own. Will be keeping my FX'd for you on Friday.

HMS - Yes that is a long wait. My last clinic made us wait 18 days. I mean come on give me a break. The clinic I am with now tests on day 11 and then on day 13 which is really early. Good Luck to you.

Franny
- don't worry about spotting. It is normal with IVF. Could be implantation spotting. As long as it isn't red and a lot you should be fine.

Cami - I know your frustration on losing the post. Have BTDT many of times. I have learned if I do a long post to copy it before I hit submit. That way if it gets lost I can just paste it back in.

Jacqueline - FX'd for a BFP!!

ES - 21 eggs WOW!!! can't wait for your fert report.

AFM - Still hanging out in the 2ww. I don't even have a inkling to POAS yet. Maybe when I get closer to the week. I know now is way too early. Only 5dp IUI. Maybe there is a blast inside of me today.


Chris
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6 IVFs Cycles - BFN's
DE Cycle 2/2011 -BFP Jacob born 11/11/11

FET 7/2012 - BFP - Kaylee due 4/3/13

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Katie: Aw…shucks. Thanks for saying you’d miss me. :wink: Good luck today!!! Again, is it weird that I’m so excited about this?!? Fill us in when you’re able!

Moorebaby: 21 eggs is EGGscellent (sorry, couldn’t help it!)!!! Can’t wait to hear the fert report today! I’m rooting for you!

Miyaya: Your lining and numbers sound great! I’d be surprised if you don’t trigger tomorrow! You’re sooooo close!

turtle0619: I’m so impressed with your restraint! As you know, I’m not that strong!! Do you think you will POAS before Friday, or are you still debating? Stick Poopo, stick!

to_have_fun08: Congrats on being PUPO!! Here’s hoping for that BFP on the 1st (and the 3rd, of course!). Keep us posted!

beth84: Ah, yes. The HPT stash we all have in the house…just in case! Anything fun planned this weekend to distract you?

CamiWB: ARGH! It’s so frustrating to lose long posts! 30 personals?!? We feel the love!

Msmac: Frick and Frack---too funny!! WHEN you get preggo with twins, you might want to consider that as their real names!! :lol: Hoping you get that anniversary BFP!!!

claud662: I can’t imagine how hard it would be to have TWO family members preggo while you’re going through this. I ran into a neighbor whom I barely know yesterday, and when she told me she was pregnant I thought I was going to lose it. And she’s practically a total stranger!!! Ugh. I’m thinking of you. And…this WILL be your time!!!

Samgarkay: Well…I don’t know if I came back with PMA. Truthfully, I just can’t stay away from you girls (hmmmm…now I sound like a stalker!)! YAYYYY for having 5 stored away---that’s great!

Nej: I know, the wait is excruciating. Also, it’s soooo normal to go through ups and downs. I’m rooting for you!

DandMe: Wow, you’ve been one busy woman. I really hope your sister is feeling better---what a trooper. Let us know what they say today after your u/s!!

Riley: Here’s hoping you get a REALLY high Beta today!!! Thinking of you!!

AFM....nothing to report. Just wanted to say hi!
me: 35 DH: 36
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Three IUIs--Sept-Dec '07--all BFN
1st IVF--January '08--cancelled
2nd IVF--March '08--BFP!! DS 12/08
1st FET--January '10--BFN
2nd FET--March '10--BFN
3rd IVF--June '10--BFP!! M/C @ 10 weeks
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Post by misocial »

Good Morning Ladies :lol:
Hope this Tuesday finds everyone in good health , or on the mend (j&c). So the wait for AF continues, however I started spotting yesterday. I have a question.
Do the hormones/ivf meds change anyone elses cycle?
I have never spotted before in my life, when AF comes shes HERE!!! My only forwarning is low back pain and headache a few days before. My last cycle (after BCP and lupron) I spotted for 4 days before full blown AF. Now I am on day 2 ( after stims) of start and stop spotting. Is this common for anyone else, or is this something I should call the RE about? :roll:

Happy PUPO to all the list is now so long, its great. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Go Febuary girls GO.
Marci
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!st IVF cycle 1/09 cancelled no ER
2nd IVF 3/09
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Post by ashleyncsu77 »

Hi ladies - don't have time for personals right now but just wanted to say that I woke up this morning with a headache. I started to freak out because for me that is usually a sign of AF. In the middle of getting ready for work I rushed down to the computer and started googling headaches and HCG because I think I'm at the point where it would be increasing. Luckily they say that all of the hormones can cause headaches. Then before I left home for work I started feeling really nauseous. It's still here - I really hope it's a good sign.

OK - enough of my obsessing.....

Has anyone else experienced nausea this early and had a BFP? I'm 6dpt6dt.

Ashley
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Riley Good luck for u today
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Post by lou71 »

Hi Girls! I've been soooo busy lately but I wanted to catch up on the board before I got too far behind. Six pages to read! I'm at work so I'll need to keep this short.

Ashley -- Thanks for your comment about me being an inspiration. I appreciate that. I really hope it's my time too.

Es -- 21 eggs... holy cow! Update us on the fert report. That's amazing!

Franny -- I agree with the others... implantation spotting! Keeping the PMA.

DandMe -- Oh I'm so sorry about your sister. You've sure got a lot on your plate.

rlk1 -- Hi!!! :lol:

PUPO girls -- I'll be checking on you! Anyone POAS? It's hard to resist, isn't it? Thinking of you and sending out lots of baby dust for those BFP's!

AFM -- On BCP's. AF still going strong at 9 days... ugh! That's what you get after a BFN with a think lining at FET. Going for Accupuncture again tomorrow. Heading out to ski next Wednesday. Waiting for my baby-in-a-box to arrive tomorrow. That's it.
Lou--- 1 beautiful baby girl from a single 8 cell embie in Sept 2011
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Post by bei »

hello everyone , hope u all doing well ,I m still waiting for my af to arrived .anyways
Riley baby maybe ; all the best for the beta , I cant wait to hear ur result lots of sticy sticy sticy dust , and hurry up bye
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Post by turtle0619 »

hi everyone
not much going on here...just waiting...waiting...waiting....
i think i might give up and POAS tomorrow morning! any advice? should I? shouldnt I? as you all know the wait is killing me, but at the same time ignorance is bliss, and if i dont POAS i can have afew more days of living in pupo land. although it hasnt been that much fun to be honest with you!
all my AF like symptoms are gone for the most part...a little pulling here and there...a little soreness in the boobs. no more spotting! who knows what that means? if i do POAS tomorrow will it be enough time for the trigger to be gone??

riley where are you?? i cant wait till you post your BFP!! did you POAS at all??? thinking of you!

katie tell me all about your SnS today! atleast the weather is really nice today, and you dont have to worry about all that crazy rain from yesterday! i cant believe you are triggering tonight!!!! woohoooo crazy!

ashley did you POAS? i am 9dp2dt today, and i'm feeling a little queezy, but i think its just my nerves because thats how i always feel when i am nervous.

tohavefun its so nice to hear from you!! woohoo for being PUPO!! i am wishing you all the luck in the world hun!!

dandme wow..what a crazy week you had! i'm so sorry to hear about your sister. cancer in an evil evil evil thing. i hope shes feeling better. i'm so sorry after all of that you have to go home to a hotel room alone. you are so strong! i'm so glad your DH is coming soon, and woohooo for your follie count, and trigger coming soon!! hang in there! as always we are all here for you to lean on!

sam the embies that will be your baby are where they belong..inside there mommy! as for the meds all i am taking is 1cc of POI shot in my bum everynight by my wonderful dr. hubs, and i am taking 2mg tablets of estrace 2x a day.

ester any word on your fert. report yet??? i cant wait to hear how many lil embies you got!! i hope your feeling ok, and keep drinking that water!! :D

msmac frick and frack and poopo should all have a play date one day!! haha i love the names! oh how i am praying for your BFP for a wonderful anniversary persent!! how goes the 2ww so far? enjoy being PUPO!!

ok i gotta run to the bathroom...something ive been doing alot recently, not sure if its a sign or just me checking to see if theres anymore spotting...i'm a nut i know!!

***much love always***
~ Franny
me-35- stage 4 endo
DH-30- perfect
TTC for 5 years
1+2 IVF 2009- both cxl
3rd IVF Jan. 2010- BFN
4th IVF April 2010- BFN
5th IVF July 2010-BFN
6TH IVF Sept 2010- BFN
moving on to donor embies
FET Feb 2012-BFN
FET Jun 2012- Here we go again!
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Well that was the least informing u/s ever! I'm so not liking how ivm seems to leave me in the dark. All I got out of today's appt is that there are 7 follies between 5-10mm which had me upset at first, but they insist thats where they want them, and they're happy that none are over 10mm
This is just so against the grain of my past year of cycling! They told me that since I trigger tonight there was no b/w needed as theres no meds to adjust, well I guess so. And all I could get out of them was that the ER for ivm is more difficult because the follies will be "scraped out" instead of a free floating aspiration. I really cant say I'm bubblling over with enthusiasm(sp?) Actually I'm hoping that this was the right choice on thr RE's part because this is the MOST follies I've ever had, so of course its on a cycle where I'm playing ivm guinea pig - ugh! I feel frustrated!
For the life of me, I cant figure how these eggs will mature enough from thur to fert on friday? Is the embryologist planning on magic or something? And since I'm having a ***** fest :evil: heres one more
how will I get through 3 days of not knowing how many matured enough to try to fert? I've already been told that I wont get info til Sat when they do the fert report - grrrr! Sorry guys, had to get that out - I'll come back and do personals after I grab some food, I've been up since 5 am and didnt eat yet - :roll: maybe that explains my mood too? - xoxo
DOR/ hydro tubes removed
IVF #7 -FET with donor embies 2/10 -BFP!
DS born 11/10
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Post by miyaya »

Katie~ I must say, I am so intrigued by your protocol this cycle. Very interesting indeed. I know its frustrating b/c its so different but maybe different is a good thing. I so do hope and pray this works for you all and we can share good news together! Good luck!
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Hold on - the clinic just called ( will I ever get to eat today?) and decided to hold me back a day -YAY! So then I think I just got "new & clueless" nurse in trouble. "Super Efficient" nurse ( my favorite!) says to continue bravelle tonight & tom am and have to go for another u/s tom morning
So I said I have no more bravelle and if I didnt pick up on it myself, I wouldnt have had any for this morning either. OMG is "new nurse" aware that you still do your am injections the morning of trigger? I feel so bad for patients who arent nurses or multiple cyclers. Can you imagine how many poor females had to have a heart attack over not having enough meds at the last minute? Whew! luckily I was saved an emergency last minute drive to the pharmacy ( a good 3hrs R/T ) by the RE saying I could just use menopur instead. So now everything will be pushed back by a day - but I'm kinda happy about that. I was worried they were just too small. I am definitely guinea pig #3. be back after FOOD.
DOR/ hydro tubes removed
IVF #7 -FET with donor embies 2/10 -BFP!
DS born 11/10
Trying for a sibling
4 FETs with donor embies - all BFN
FET with donor embies - one last try.. Feb 2013 - BFP!
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