Jan/Feb 2010--Cycle Group

[beth84]

Hey ladies- I am totally wiped out, so only a couple of personals for me today. (I had a looong day, and just want to be in bed.)

Jacqueline - CONGRATULATIONS! SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!

Samantha - I might POAS on Sunday too, I'll let you know for sure. But I am having NO signs of anything.

Laurie and SDC - I'm so sorry for the BFNs.

miyaya- that plan doesn't sounds strange to me. I didn't trigger until I had follies over 20...

Cami - have fun in the sun!

And Katie - drive safely and GL with yet ANOTHER u/s.

[katie99]

Laurie -Oh, honey - I'm so sorry. I wish there were words to make it hurt less. You need to work through this and do whatever it takes to let it out. Cry, mope, yell, scream all you want to. my thoughts are with you and your DH. Take good care of yourself right now. ((((HUG))))

Franny - I'm thinking of you & hoping that you're alright. I know how sensitive you are and dont want to see you getting into a state over these damn sticks. I get worried when you are MIA. Try to get some sleep and let tomorrow be a more positive day. much love - xoxo

Es / J&C -Good luck all around tomorrow to you both!

Chris -AAARRRGGHHH!!!!! It disturbs me that lawyers need to be involved in this (if its even needed) I mean, come on now - this is your sister. I do see your point though, I like to always have a plan b also - But I'm still pulling for this try to be it. BTW - I'm doing a double ovidrel (should I ever make it to trigger ) I brought this up to him after you told me about your RE's suggestion. Of course my RE acted like it was his idea all along - but thanks Chris!

Miyaya -Nope. its not strange at all. He's just trying to let the smaller ones catch up without intentionally raising your E2. Enjoy a night without shots.

Claudia -YAY for a final date! But no yay for PIO! I'm so glad that your lining is on the money this time! Now hurry up Wed!

Samantha -Aww, hon - you're bubbling over with massive amounts of hormones right now - after how many days straight of 11hr shifts? your family will understand - its normal to be on edge right now, and ummm sorry but they all should be pitching in with keeping the house together when you're working your tail off. Ooooh, I wish that I got embie pics, I'm feeling the green eyed monster over that!

Ronda -I hope that you're all squared away with your satellite situation. Men, what would they do without us? Umm I really dont know what my RE is planning anymore, if he doesnt trigger me tomorrow, then I assume the follies will be too big for ivm? but since he almost doubled my meds today - I'm real curious to see what they say tomorrow. I think he's just happy to have a decent amount to work with - finally

Jacqueline -I'm thrilled for you - do you have a 2nd beta tom?

hugs & PMA all around - xoxo

[Riley baby maybe]

Well, hello again! Time for the much needed personals. Forgive me if I miss anyone; I'm so sore and sleepy...but still happy!

Katie - Thanks for updating the list; it looks great. Only thing missing is the slew of BFPs to join me! I can't believe you're not triggering, but whatever works!

Cami - You are the personals queen. I can't believe how many you do at once!! Your PMA is contagious and you are a wonderful addition to this board. Have fun in Florida!!

Gi - Sorry you've been so sick. Here's to feeling better SOON!

Ashley - Congrats to you!! Can't wait to hear the official news.

Claudia - Your lining is doing great! One week and you'll be PUPO!!!

J&C, ES - GL tomorrow ladies. You will become members of the PUPO group!

Samantha - Don't POAS. You won't be preparing if the test is wrong like mine was! Did you get the call you were waiting for?

Laurie - My cycle sister, I am so sorry for your result. It's hard not to feel the pain of someone you 'held hands and jumped in with'. I wish you the very best in whatever you choose.

AFM - My second beta is tomrrow morning at 8:30 am. I need to double 97! All this talk of anniversaries reminds me that mine is next Tuesday, so I guess this counts for us, too! I am very thankful to have all of you rooting me on and I will continue posting and praying for all of you, too. I still feel very cautious about this BFP and hope to relax after seeing a HB. Thank you all again for your friendship; it means so much!

Jacqueline

[hms]

jacqueline: Congrats! That's wonderful. I'm so happy for you and look forward to reading a big double tomorrow. Yes, I know it's bad to POAS at 10pdt! I know! But here's my explanation: every time I've done a cycle - be it IUI or IVF, I've gotten AF on Day 12. 5 times: Day 12 every time. That's Friday. I'VE NEVER MADE IT TO A BETA PEOPLE. Never! (My beta for this cycle is not until Monday). So I guess in some way, I'm trying to beat AF. Does that make sense? Find out, or 'make it' work before she shows up and proves it didn't? I guess it doesn't make sense, but you can convince yourself of a lot of things when you're nearing the end of your 2WW.

Thank you all for the encouragement and reprimanding.

Laurie: I'm so so sorry. Gah. I feel you, I really do. It's a shock and disappointment. Please tell us what the doctors say next week.

Cami - have fun in sunny Florida - thanks for being a great cheerleader now go pamper yourself!

Gi - feel better! exorcise that virus!

Katie - I know I know! As for you, wow, the guinea pig may be graduating! I did Novarel with my IVFs and Ovidrel with my IUIs. Is one stronger than the other? I wonder...keep us updated. I like the sound of your guys being in unison this time and it may turn out to be an IVF after all!

Franny and Kim: We're in the doghouse, girls, but I'm holding out for all of us. I really am.

Ashley - You didn't cause any bad feelings. I'm really happy for you and think your caution is a good thing! Let us know what develops.

Es - Sending you my best for tomorrow.

Claudia - yay for a transfer date!! You have a wonderful Valentine's Day awaiting you.

Sam - you can get through this week! don't beat yourself up for losing it. it's okay, you're working really hard. Rip and Cord are beauty queens! I too broke out a little on my chest somewhere around day 5pt. it only lasted a day.

Everyone else, I just got home (1045pm) and I'm completely beat, so I'm sorry I'm not doing more extensive personals now. But I will soon.

xo
heather[/b]

[latrell22]

Wow! I have a lot of catching up to do. I'm going to have to go back and read, take notes, and type it all up! Sorry I've been mia, I have a cold now and I can't breathe at all thru my nose! How am I supposed to get the nasal spray up there!!!! It snowed ALOT last night here in Germany AGAIN.

Just want to say a quick thanks for the ladies that checked up on me..today is day 3 of my injections. The first day, my nurse prepped it and I injected myself....yesterday I did it all by myself and freaked out..the first ampule broke when I went to open it, and then I couldn't get all the fluid out of the bottle and into the syringe. DH tells me that I should just step back and try to calm down...it's so important to me to make sure I'm doing everything right is all. I'm not having anytime of side effects from the shots yet, and I know that not everyone does, so I guess I have to wait until Monday when I have my u/s to see how things are going..

Will post personals soon. lots of love to you all!

[Arabsrcool]

Sam,

Cut yourself some slack!. You are working like a dog, hormonal, and your family dropped the ball. big hugs! I am sure Rip and Cord are snuggling in!.

Cami,

Thanks for the kick in the butt!. We are emotionally tied to each other and the bfn's and negative HPT's take their toll on everyone. However, we will try and pull it together!. Thanks and enjoy your vaca.

katie,

dying to hear how your appt went. RE must have a plan!

Jacqueline,

I am sending lots of beta doubling dust your way!. Good Luck.

lattrell22,

Take a deep breath, you are doing fine.

heather,

I totally get why you would POAS. Its like trying to get the answer before AF shows up and ruins your PUPO. I am hoping you will get you +++++ and make it to beta.

afm, not much going on with me. Just waiting, and waiting and waiting. I was doing ok, but now as the time gets closer to beta, I am starting to feel the strain. Having some twinges, cramping, bloated, but all that can be caused by lots of things. I must admit, my PMA is flagging, and I will probaby POAS on Sunday. (katie, don't yell!)

Ronda

[Arabsrcool]

Laurie,

I am so sorry. Go get some chocolate, cry, yell and scream. We will be here when you are ready to come back.

I didn't forget you in my first post, the site ate it and I had to type over again and boom, you were not there.

Lots of hugs

Ronda

[karenthescorpio]

Laurie & SDC- I'm so sorry to hear about your BFN. I know the feeling...many of us know the feeling. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Katie- good luck girlie! We are all so excited to see you be the first IVM with a BFP!!!!!

AFM- I just returned from b/w and u/s. RE said all looks good. I have lots of follies growing...several already 15. So a couple of days more of stick and stab and I'll trigger. So potentially my ER is Monday. wooo whooo!

God bless everyone...and may our prayers and wishes be granted! xo
Karen

[gi]

Hi ladies i am back!! and so much catching up to do teaches me a lesson for being sick!!!

nej, turtle, hms and rlki sorry those nasty sticks are coming up negative i really hope ye have some late implanters in there!! Will say a prayer for ye.

paty paty so sorry you didnt even make it to transfer i know how devastating that is. To_have_fun is right not every follie has an egg i usually have 20+ follies but only every manage beteen 5 - 9 eggs! but i am now on meds for pcos so hopefully it will improve plus i was never told till i changed clinics that sometimes they couldnt retrieve eggs from my right ovary!

Camwb so jealous you are going to the sun!!! and during the 2ww how perfect!!

sdc sorry you got a bfn, thinking of you xxx

To_have_fun hopefully you wont need your sister but what a blessing to have that option, my sister is rearing to go if i need her too!!

Dandme hope your sister is doing better, what a tropper she is and its great she has your support but do take care of yourself too much stress can give bad quality eggs

Miyaya all sounds normal to me i dont usually trigger till follies between 18 - 20 mm.

Katie oh i am sooooo confused of your cycle i cant even comment!!! but good luck anyway your faith lies in docs hands 3rd time lucky remember!! well 6th time really for you xxx

Samgarkay I always broke out during 2ww on bfn and bfp even j used to comment and say oh it hasnt worked as you have a spot i was like thanks!!!

Baby hopes sorry you got a negative, its never easy and no words can make you feel better.

Claud Yeah for stims on 31st!! same day as i start sniffer!!

Molly05 welcome to the madness of ivf, the supoort here is great though hard to keep up with all these typing fanatics

Finally Riley Baby Big Big Congrats you proved those evil sticks wrong, best of luck tomorrow, fingers crossed this is the start of the BFP's rolling in.

AFM thanks girlies for asking for me i finally feel some what human, what an awful few days i had j wanted to bring me to the doctor and i was like No Way come hell or high water i am getting D&C tommorow even if i have to fake been well!! I had some soup at lunchtime today 1st time i have eaten since monday and touch wood its staying down!!! The only benefit is i have lost weight though i am small anyway but sure when i am on my steroids i will beef back up again Still on track for tommorrow imagine been excited over having a d&c!!!

Chat later i really hope i hear some more BFP's next time i log in and we should all make a pact no more POAS (ha ha i am worlds worst they do taunt me till i take one!!)
gi xxx

[lou71]

Laurie -- So sorry for your BFN. Take some time for yourself, heal, and decide your next steps. I know how you feel.

DandMe -- Oh, and baby-in-a-box is the box of meds shipped to you.

Franny, Heather, Niki, and Kim -- I'm still pulling for you! Good luck with those betas. Remember, it's not negative until it's negative by blood test.

Anyone else out there have some good news? This board could sure use a little more.

I don't have much to update. Had my second accupuncture appt yesterday. I don't know if it's doing anything but it makes me feel like I'm doing SOMETHING. I'm starting to worry because AF is still with me, pretty strong (11 days now). WTH?!?!?! I am to start stimming in 2 weeks and I'm worried I won't have any lining left! I'm also worried that the BCP's aren't supressing me. It's happened before where I ovulate anyway. I am feeling twinges on the right, so I'm wondering if I'm headed straight for a cancellation. There's always something to worry about with IVF.

Alright, back to work!

[bei]

hello everyone hope u all doing well ,

so my nurse call me yesterday and she was asking about my af and I told her i m waiting for it to and she want me to do some bw and she says case like me they do hpt test to check if I m pregnant or not but itvery slim change of natural pregnancy they dont think its good idea so anyways after talk to her i did hpt test and it was negtive I know , i should not do that , I never got pregnant before with the ivf treatment and why would I get pregnant now without the treatment right I m not that lucky , I was thiking by myself I m so fool , right now i m waiting for my af so badly and why did I took that test anyways it happend when u want something so bed ,right

rlks , nej ,turtle ; all the best for tomorrow and lots of sticy sticy dust ,I will pray for u guys pma pma pma xoxo

babyhopes ; sorry to hear that and we all here for u, u can talk to us whenevr u need us , we all gonna be support for eachother here , lots of hugs takecare and keep in touch

[rlk1]

Hi all! Is it the weekend yet?!?

Laurie: I’m so, so sorry. This totally sucks. I hate to hear that you put the blame on yourself (when you said you had trouble carrying it). I think we, as patients, have a tendency to always think it’s something WE did. Honestly, the failure could have been on the part of the IVF staff. No-one really talks about that, but they say SOOOO many factors go into a successful cycle…including lab conditions, proficiency of embryologists, and the technique of clinicians who perform the transfers. I just hate for you to take all the blame!!

Bei: Don't beat yourself up for POAS. It sounds perfectly logical that you might have had a natural pregnancy, given that AF still hasn't arrived. Sorry to hear it was BFN---we all know how much that hurts.

to_have_fun08: How’s the 2WW treating you? It seems you have a lot going on to distract you— lawyers, contracts, testing for your sister… As much as it sounds like a whirlwind, hopefully it will keep your mind off of things!! Keep us posted on the 1st!

meganlynn: Yes, this process can be overwhelming! Hopefully, this thread can offer some support! As far as success on the first round…my first COMPLETE IVF cycle was successful. My first IVF cycle was cancelled before the retrieval (my estrogen was too high). My second IVF cycle, where I made it to retrieval and transfer, was a success. Good luck to you—hopefully you’ll get that BFP on your first round!

lou71: Well, I didn’t get the official call, but I will tomorrow. You can just cut and paste what you wrote yesterday after I post tomorrow! How are things with you? You must be so excited about your trip---how fun!!! Oh, I have a question for you. How soon after you stopped your meds did you get AF? I’m just wondering when I should expect it after I stop meds. Sorry to hear about your ever-lasting period. That sucks!!! Nothing like a 2 week period.

Riley baby maybe: CONGRATS!!! You’re a baby mama! Go little Viggo, go!! I hope your OHSS has subsided. I had that too when I got a BFP (was drained 3 times in one week—they sucked out 2 Liters of fluid each time---NASTY!!). Rest up and take care of yourself! Looking forward to hearing about your rising Beta today!

katie99: Frankencycle, huh? Nothing like having your follies keep you on your toes!! Let us know how today’s u/s went. So…at this point, are you leaning toward wanting to do another IVF or are you hoping that you’ll still go through with IVM? Decisions, decisions… Either way, you’ll do great (I know this because I’ve been singing my “Mature-little-eggies” song for you!).

Molly05: Well, I’m a bit moodier on IVF meds (vs IUI meds), but everyone’s different. Hopefully, you’ll sail through with no major mood swings!

Arabsrcool: Twinges and cramping are a good sign—that sounds encouraging! So you’ll POAS on Sunday? Keep us posted if you do (you know, because I like to pry into people’s personal lives!).

Samgarkay: I got cranky/snappy during my 2WW too. It can get sooooo emotional/draining…it’s bound to happen! I’m pulling for Rip and Cord!!

beth84: Well, one nice thing about long days is that it makes the 2WW feel shorter, right? I hope you have an easier day at work today!

CamiWB: Yes, Major CamiWB, yes SIR (that’s me attempting to do some sort of military salute to your reprimanding). Tee-hee! Let us know how your trip was when you get back!

claud662: So exciting to hear that everything’s in motion for your FET!! How many will you be transferring, again?

Moorebaby and J&C: Let us know how your transfers went today---thinking of you both!!

Miyaya: Let us know how your SnS goes today!

[rlk1]

Oops! I got cut-off (serves me right for writing a BOOK today). A few more personals...

ashleyncsu77: How are you feeling today? Will your clinic see your early for the official Beta since you got a positive on your HPT?

Hms: Thanks for your encouragement. My official test is tomorrow, but I’m not holding my breath! It helps, in a weird way, to be planning my next cycle (most likely trying another single embryo FET…since we only have one frosty left…in March). Here’s hoping that you DON’T get AF on Friday and that you get that BFP on Monday!!!

latrell22: Where in Germany are you? I’ve been to Munich and it was beautiful! Let us know what they say on Monday!

Karenthescorpio: Sounds like everything’s moving along nicely. YAY!!

Gi: Glad to hear that you’re feeling a bit better—sounds like you were hit hard. I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow!

[lou71]

rlk1 -- When I went for my beta, even after a negative HPT, my RE said he wasn't giving up hope until it was negative by blood. So I'm not giving up on you either! As for when I got AF, it came 3 days after stopping PIO both times. I've heard anywhere from 2-7 days after stopping meds though. If you do get a BFN and are going to do a FET, you can likely start BCP's and go right into it with that period. One frostie is all you need! Good Luck!!!

[katie99]

And the soap opera continues - I just got back from u/s and now we are down to 4 follies we were at 7 tue & wed , now 4 - ugh! This is so frustrating! And to top it off, they're not growing - still all under 10mm
Gee it sure looks like switching me to just menopur worked wonders, huh?
First he switched me from bravelle ( which I do well on) to just menopur and raised my dose form 300iu to 450iu ( which is nothing for me)
Well we've never tried this before - ITS NOT WORKING! So I am patiently waiting for them to call and see whats next? Either ivm isnt for me, or my stubborn RE will choose to just trigger me regardless and push forward with ivm. I'm upset because ivm has a 50% maturation rate - so then we'll be down to 2 and ivm has a 50% fert rate - so then just 1? UGH!
Honestly at this point I'd rather jump in the car and waste my day driving to pick up bravelle in an attempt to salvage those 4 follies. Lets not forget that this is already day 8 of stims - so far ivm is a disaster