Jan/Feb 2010--Cycle Group

Discussion forum for those particularly interested in IVF and embryo transfer including frozen embryo transfer.
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miyaya
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Post by miyaya »

Franny~ I am so sorry! Ugh, this is heartbreaking. However, you have such a wonderful attitude about it...you are truly an inspiration to me. Hang in there and your time will come. Enjoy the supoprt of your family. I hoep next weeks brings a new game plan with yoru RE....Take care. :)
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ok, i'm just going to go in order from the most recent posts you ladies have typed.

niki- omg! i have my fingers crossed for your bfp! you must be going crazy :shock:

misocial- hope full flow af gets here soon, so you can get started. doing the af dance for you girl.

miyaya- thank you so much for your kind & encouraging words. it means a lot :) so you are triggering tonight, right? so exciting! before you know it, you;ll be pupo. i wouldn't stress over your follies. i'm sure everything will be great!

lou- holy crap...12 days??? you poor thing! i say give it another day or 2 & then definitely call the nurse. my last cycle i had a bfp but then m/c'd, but af was about my normal length...4-5 days, it was just a lot heavier. spin class...oh how i miss my zumba.

roshaunda- enjoy your girls' weekend away! i need to do that sometime soon! my 4 sisters-in-law & i keep talking about it....we need to take some action & actually start planning it. i hope your friends are nothing but supportive & encouraging. have a great time! it'll definitely make your 2ww go by much faster.

samantha- i know exactly what you mean about being able to be an embryologist, lol! i have been doing the same thing....searching the internet for day 3 8-cell/grade 4 & 9-cell/grade 2 embryos. although this IS going to work for you, you should definitely do an fet. you have 5 snowbabies who need their mama. glad that you have a relaxing weekend coming up. enjoy your date night Sunday with dh.

sonya- that is a high e2 level. i hope it doesn't cause any ohss. it's not fun. drink lots of water & gatorade. glad that dh is in town & keeping you company. so what's up with your er? did it already happen yesterday or is it today? i'm just going by the most recent schedule that was posted. i'm thinking of you & your sister.

heather- please do not lose hope. there's still such a high possibility for a bfp...i just know it. pma, pma, pma!

franny- agh!!!! i'm so excited for you! you must be going crazy waiting for that phone to ring. fingers are crossed!

riley- a big, fat congratulations on your bfp & the doubling of it! you're preggo girl...woohoo! here's to a happy & healthy 9 months! very happy for you :lol:

beth- i know what you mean about getting a low beta #. getting a bfp is half the battle, it's the not having a m/c that's the other half of the battle. what was your beta last cycle? mine was 126. i mean that doesn't seem low, but i'm hoping for a beta that's higher than that & one that close to doubles. last time mine went up by 69%, so it wasn't too good.

katie- so did you trigger last night? i have a good feeling about this. i think because this isn't traditional ivf, just the unexpected things that come up can really put you in a mood. but please keep up that pma. it will work! oh yes, i see that your er is saturday, so you must have triggered last night. i have all the faith in this.

claudia- yeah, the pio shots are not fun at all. so how many embabies will you be transferring on wednesday? i'm eating pineapple too...it can't hurt & it's yummy!

ashley- sounds like you're on your way to a bfp! just a few more days & it'll be official.

molly- welcome!

sdc/laurie- i'm so sorry about your results. words cannot express how awful i feel & my heart aches for you. i hope you can find the strength to pick up & move on with whatever decisons you think is the best. just know that we are all here fo you. (((HUGS)))

jenice- good for you about working out & dieting! trying the good old-fashioned way is fun, so it can't hurt, right? :wink: you're right, you never know, it can happen.

kim- i'm thinking about you. please let it be a bfp....i'm praying for you.

j & c- did you have your fet yesterday? i hope so! that would make you my 2ww twin. when is your beta? mine is on the 8th...seems like an eternity.

i know i missed so many of you. please just know that i'm thinking of all of you & praying for you!

lots of sticky baby dust all around ladies!

love ya,
es
ME: 32
DH: 38 (Severe MF)

IVF 1: BFP...M/C
IVF 2-5: BFN
IVF 6: BFP...it's twins!!

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Post by ashleyncsu77 »

Franny - I am so sorry - I know that there are few words that can make you feel better. I agree with miyaya - you join the inspiration club in my book. You have such a positive attitude about this whole frustrating and stressful process. Please keep us posted with what happens with your next cycle. Though I know the party will be tough in a way, hopefully being around your family will give you some peace over the next couple of days.

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DH - 31 Perfect
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IVF #1 w/ICSI and PGD - BFP! It's TWIN girls!!
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Moore~ thanks for the kinds words. Lets hope it goes well. I triggered last night and go in for ER tomorrow at 8:30ET....here is to hoping for more than 1 egg this time:)
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franny- i'm so sorry! we must have been posting at the same time. i feel awful, but i'm motivated by your strength to look past this & into the near future. yes, you will try & try & eventually, the coin toss WILL be in you favor. please know that i'm thinking of you & dh. (((HUGS)))
ME: 32
DH: 38 (Severe MF)

IVF 1: BFP...M/C
IVF 2-5: BFN
IVF 6: BFP...it's twins!!

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I'm sorry that I went MIA yesterday - I was just feeling overwhelmed from yet another crappy response. You'd think I'd be used to this by now
I ended up having a monster meltdown last night, you know the kind that involves lots of tears and screaming at your DH? :oops: Yeah, that kind. I could see the "oh, boy here it comes" look on his face but it was all going to come out no matter what. Bless this man and his patience. I think it stems from the feeling of guilt I cant seem to shake, since infertility falls completely on my head (or ovaries) - theres nothing wrong with him. So when I get to thinking of the awful amount of money spent and debt due to ivf, I cant help but feel that its my fault. He has told me time and time again that it doesnt matter as long as we get to be parents, but i guess I've just been on overload lately, so today I'm just thankful to have such an understanding and supportive DH. Well today is a new day and I would like to say that I'm eager to go to ER tomorrow, but instead I'm wondering how I'll get through this weekend of no information. However many they retreive tom, we wont know how many were coaxed to mature
until Sunday or Monday, then more waiting til we get a fert report Monday or Tuesday) - ugh
So I've decided to try to work up some more PMA - I mean at this point all we can do is hold on and hope for the best. :wink:

Jacqueline -Congratulations on a grat beta! Now you have the best anniversary present too! :D

Heather - I so want this to be the one! I'm crossed for no 12 day whammies!

Gi -I hope you're surgery goes well today - get some rest hon
Let J take good care of you over the weekend

Lou -thanks! OMG 12 days of AF? That sounds like more than enough already! Send that witch over to marci & bei Sorry that you've got another killer shift day ahead of you. Soon you'll be swooshing down the slopes though!

J&C -PUPO? hope your FET went smooth - rest up

Chris -thanks - I do know that it only takes one - one good one - now if my ovaries would only give up that one we'd be all set. hee hee
Darn stubborn ovaries! Your story reminded me of july's cycle when he stimmed me on a max dose 750iu - for 15 days - boy, was I miserable
there was just 1 follie that went crazy & grew from 16mm to 26mm in a day and half , then cancelled - yeah, you just know when its a lost cycle. How are you holding up? I sure hope that you dont need your sis for donor - but what great insurance to have if you do - she sounds like an angel.

Beth -thanks! How are you holding up? 3 days left! you can do this!
This whole process is so nerve wracking I'm happy to hear that you're managing to keep yourself busy - I've got everything crossed for you!

RoshaundaWhoo Hooo for a girl's weekend - you know you're gonna have to dish a bit, right? Ordering a Shirley Temple on a girls weekend? They'll never let you get away with that! Have a great time!

Kim / Niki -I havent given up on either one of you - Jacqueline's neg POAS then positive beta has boosted my hope! I'm crossed for you both!

Es -Thanks for posting that chart! You're PUPO!! I hope that you rest up and so Herk & Bertha can settle in for 9 months! Awww, your Dad sounds like the sweetest man - you're a lucky girl!

Marci -DEAL! Actually we dont need to beat my RE up - I'll be annoying him to no end tomorrow with questions on ivm vs ivf. To include "if this doesnt work, what will be next?" "Will you try ivm again or go back to ivf?" He just loves when I ask these kind of questions while still in the recovery room! I know he does! Now - WILL YOU JUST BLEED ALREADY? maybe I can scare your AF into hurrying up? oh, it was worth a shot :roll:

Sorry if I've forgotten anyone - you're all in my thoughts & prayers - xoxo
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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Miyaya- yay my ER sister! I have my ER at 7:30 ET tomorrow also - crossed that we have a good ER and PLEASE get more than 1 for the both of us! :D Good luck!
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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Franny- oh hon, I'm so sorry. Lots of hugs and you'll be in my thoughts. I'm so glad you're not giving up!

Es- My first chemical, my beta was a 29 (14dpo), then it went up to 45 two days later and then stopped. My second time it was 33, and dropped from there. So both times, I pretty much knew from the start they weren't going to make it. I've never gotten more than a faint line on the HPT. My best to Herk and Bertha (Love it!) as they settle in to their new home. How sweet is your dad?

miyaya- good luck tomorrow! I hope there are lots of mature pretty eggs!

katie- Hugs your way as well - what a heartwrenching process this is for you. We're all saving up our PMA for you, because god knows, it's pretty hard to keep that up all by ourselves. I'm holding up okay - expecting the worst and hoping for the best. That's all we can do, right?

lou- Eek, 12 days sounds awful. I hope it stops soon - you have traveling to do! Don't worry about your lining, you'll build up more once you're on the drugs again.
Me 37 DH 41 (male factor, morphology)
3 failed IUIs
IVF #1 - 5/09 BFN
IVF #2 - 7/09 chemical
FET 10/09 chemical
IVF #3 - 1/10 chemical
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Franny,

I am so sorry. Words cannot express my thoughts. You are in my prayers.

Katie,

I totally get losing it at DH, regardless of how great they normally are. Take a deep breath and hope for the best. PMA is hard to come by right now. The BFN tally is up and its taking a toll. I will try to up my PMA and send some your way.

gi,

hope you are recovering and will jump back in with both feet.

Miyaya,

GL tomorrow. Hope your ER goes GREAT!

Lou,

I hope AF stops visiting you soon. How awful, I have heard after a IVF BFN that AF is UGLY! Keep your chin up, she's gotta move on sometime soon.

Beth,

Have you POAS??? That is all I can think about now and I am dying to do it today, but am trying to hold off until Sunday. I want to stay in PUPOland for at least a little while longer. The thought of a negative HPT staring me in the face about makes me want to hurl.

Kim and Niki,

I am hoping for big BFP's.....that you both are just celebrating them now and will let us know soon.

Es,

Welcome to PUPOLand.

Ronda
Miscarriage @12 weeks, 2000(natural)
1st DD born 3/21/05 (IUI)(3 IUI's)
2nd DD born 11/17/08 (1st IVF)
FET: 1/21/10, BFN.
FET:2/25/10, BFP. 1st beta # 459; 2nd beta #1106
June 2010, late miscarriage at 17 weeks, baby's heart just stopped beating.
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Franny my friend-I'm SOO SORRY for your BFN and my love and thoughts are with you the next couple of days until your follow-up.
Please keep us updated and I hope to hear from you soon
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Claudia(31) thin lining and low progesterone
DH (32) Perfect
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Just a quick note to say

Franny - I'm so sorry. Image

Best wishes to Niki & Kim - praying we'll get good news.

I started Lupron this morning. My DH gave me all the shots last time and since he gets home at 2am and I leave for work at 5am - i can't see waking him to give me shots - nor does it seem like the safest option... so this time it's all me. feels real now. and having more bfps and bfns on the board makes it more real too. it was several pages back, so I apologize that I can't recall who said it, but it is disheartening to know that we won't all get our bfps... :( it's a sisterhood in which we are destined to get to a point in which some dreams are realized and others are put on hold. :( i just wish somehow we could all have our dreams come true. :(

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thinking of you all...
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Wishful Thinking -1st IVF in Feb
Molly05 lupron 2/4 - stims 2/13 - ER 2/22

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Bei (AF -please hurry!)
Misocial (Marci) - IVF in Feb!
BabyRanger - MIA ?
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Gi -BCP - polyp surg on 1/29 -stims 2/9 - ER 2/22
Bethanyneedsluck -BCP - just a bit longer!
Washingtonda -BCP -stims in Jan -ER 1st or 2nd week of Feb (MIA?)
Hopingforbaby#1 - BCP (MIA?)
PositiveThinking - BCP - lupron 2/2
Supergenius - IVF in Feb
Lou71 - BCP- baseline 2/10 - stims 2/12 - ER 2/21
Rayofsunshine (Sara) - estrace 2/11
Jaydentd - BCP - check b/w early feb

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Meganlynn - on lupron - stims next week
Hope664 lupron 1/29 - stims 2/4 - ER 2/16 or 2/18

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MerriBabyDust -stims 1/18 - ER 1/31
Karethescorpio -stims 1/21 - ER 2/1
BlessedMama (Tracy) - stims 1/23
Latrell - stims 1/26
Sruppe - stims 1/23 -ER 2/3

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Claudia - FET 2/3
Rosario - FET in Feb

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Dandme (Sonya) - ER 1/29 - ET ?
Miyaya - ER 1/30
Katie99 - ER 1/30


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Rlk1 (Kim) -FET 1/15 PUPO! beta 1/29
Nej (Niki) - ET 1/17 PUPO! beta 1/29
HMS (Heather) ER 1/14 -ET 1/17 PUPO! beta 2/1
Ashleyncsu77 - FET 1/20 PUPO! beta 2/1 (+ HPT!)
Beth84- ER 1/18 -ET 1/23 PUPO! beta 2/1
To_Have_Fun (Chris) -IUI 1/21 PUPO! HPT 2/1 & 2/3
Samgarkay (Samantha)- ER 1/19 - ET 1/24 PUPO! beta 2/2
Arabsrcool (Ronda) -FET 1/21 PUPO! beta 2/3
CamiWB - ER 1/20 - ET 1/23 PUPO! beta 2/3
Msmac (Roshaunda) - ER 1/21 ET 1/24 PUPO! beta 2/5
Mandy14 -ER 1/21 ET 1/24 PUPO! beta 2/5
Moorebaby (Ester) - ER 1/25 - ET 1/28 PUPO! beta 2/8
J&C - FET 1/28 PUPO! beta ?

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Lou71 - :cry: bfn trying again Feb!
Rileybabymaybe (Jacqueline) :D BFP! Our First one!
SDC :cry: bfn
PatyPaty cancelled ET - trying in April
Babyhopes (Laurie) :cry: bfn
Turtle (Franny) :cry: bfn - trying in March
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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:cry: :cry: :cry: It's official. BFN for me. :cry: :cry: :cry:

I'm going to drown my sorrows in a glass of wine (or two or three!) tonight. Sigh.

I'll try to catch up on past posts this weekend. Thanks for all of your encouragement and support these past few months. You girls are the best. I'm rooting for all of you.
me: 35 DH: 36
PCOS
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 Arabsrcool »

Kim,

Have a whole bottle of wine, a good wine, and some crackers/cheese and chocolate. I am so sorry for your BFN. Thank you for all the encouragement you have given everyone on the board. We will be here for you.

Ronda
Miscarriage @12 weeks, 2000(natural)
1st DD born 3/21/05 (IUI)(3 IUI's)
2nd DD born 11/17/08 (1st IVF)
FET: 1/21/10, BFN.
FET:2/25/10, BFP. 1st beta # 459; 2nd beta #1106
June 2010, late miscarriage at 17 weeks, baby's heart just stopped beating.
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Post by nej »

Well I hate to make it 3 for 3 today but I just got the call from my RE and it is a BFN for me as well. I think my DH and I are going to get off of the roller coaster. Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. I know the next group of girls will get some BFP's!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Niki
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