Jan/Feb 2010--Cycle Group

[ashleyncsu77]

Hi ladies - thank you for all of the congratulations. Today has been quite the whirlwind. I had planned to do personals tonight but have spent a good time on the phone updating family and friends. And now all the emotional suspense from early has me completely exhausted.

My next beta is Thursday 2/4. I'm kind of glad that they are spacing it 3 days apart because in doing research it sounds like the higher the HCG level the longer it can take to double.

I'll let you all know once I hear something on Thursday.

[moorebaby]

kim- how are you hun? thinking of you.

laurie- how are you holding up? my thoughts are with you.

jacqueline- how are you feeling? any preggo symptoms yet?

samantha- good luck tomorrow! i'll be thinking of you.

karen- can't wait to hear how your er goes tomorrow! good luck!

lots of sticky baby dust all around ladies!

love ya,
es

[BlessedMama]

Hi Ladies! Well...I am completely behind. I don't think I can ever catch up. But I have been reading. I really wish I could keep up, but you guys just write so much.

Katie~you and DH are such and inspiration. I can't wait to hear about your postive beta in two weeks. I am sorry for everything you have been through, but it seems like you have been truly blessed.

Franny~I am so sorry about your BFN. You should definetely give your clinic an earful about the multiple phone calls. They need to learn to communicate. One neg call is enough!!

Beth~I am sorry for you low beta, but hang in there and see what it does in the next few days.

To all the other BFNs I am so sorry! I am thinking of you all.

Ashley, yay for the BFP! What an awesome beta.

AFM: I just wanted to let you all know that I am triggering tonight and with have my ER on Wednesday. I am so nervous and excited at the same time. My E2 got really high and so I have just been coasting pretty much without stims for the last few days. I am worried about quality and total numbers becuase of lack of stims, but I am trying not to stress too much.

I am always thinking of you all and praying for lots of BFPs!!!

[claud662]

Got some bad news this morning at my SnS...my lining was only a 4 and was over a 7 last week and my FET will most likely get cancelled. The RE this morning could not give me an explanation as to why that would happen since your lining is supposed to thicken and adding progesterone makes it more compact.
I am now waiting for the phone call from my RE to confirm the cancellation or see if there is ANYTHING they can do to try and salvage the situation.

Will update later

[miyaya]

Ashley~ Hooray for BFP! H and H 9 months to you!

Claud~ Sorry about the lining. I will be interested to hear what the RE says.

Blessed~ Good luck tomorrow!

Katie~ How ya doing since the big decision? I am so happy for you guys.

AFM, I seem to be feeling a bit better this morning. I am still sore and tender but I feel I can at least walk around a bit. Thanks for the encouragement ladies. I needed some PMA. I will hope for the best though I know what my chances are. DH and I will re-asses what we do after the beta. Not sure if we will try again, adopt or just enjoy our first miracle and be happy with it. Someone told me that "if you are not happy with what you have, you will never be happy with what you get"....maybe there is some truth to that. I love my son dearly and appreciate him even more after the past 1.5 years. I know now....he truly was a miracle and I am so grateful.

[turtle0619]

claud oh no!! how the hell did that happen? i'm so confused. that makes no sense. i'm so sorry. i hope your RE will call and have an idea how to save this FET for you!! let me know what they say. oh how i am hoping they dont cancel you! ((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))

[msmac]

Morning ladies, just some quick shout outs!

Meganlynn ,Hope664 PositiveThinking- how is the lupron going? Hope it is not causing you too many problems. You will be stimming before you know it.

Tracy,Tiger04,Lauren1171- how is the stimming going? Grow follies grow, grow, grow!

Claudia- I’m praying everything turns around for the best for you!

Sonya- one more day and you will be PUPO!

Karen- good luck with ER tomorrow. Prayers you get lots of mature eggs

Sam- I can’t wait to hear your numbers!!

Beth, Chris, Ronda, and Cami- I can’t wait to hear your great news tomorrow as well!

Mandy- it looks like we are sisters! We only have a few more days. Are you planning to POAS? I’m not, DH and I agreed that we wouldn’t, and actually I don’t even have the desire too! Isn’t that weird?? When we were trying to conceive naturally a few years ago, I was POAS crazy!

Katie- you will be PUPO soon! YaY!!!

I know I missed some and I apologize, you are all in my prayers!

XOXO Roshaunda

[rlk1]

Hi all!

Just an old thread member stopping by to give a few shout-outs!

First, to my Beta sisters last Friday (Franny and Niki), I'm so sorry about your results too. I was bumming around feeling sorry myself and I forgot to let you know that I was so saddened about your news too.

Also, Heather, I'm heartbroken for you too. Please know I'm thinking of you.

Jacqueline and Ashley: Thank GOD for your BFPs. This would be one depressing thread if it weren't for your wonderful news! Congrats and keep us posted!

Ronda and CamiWB: Good luck to you both tomorrow!! Ronda, I'm choosing to IGNORE that nasty little HPT you took and am hoping that your b/w says otherwise. CamiWB, did you ever POAS? How was your trip?

claud662: WHAT?!? Maybe it was just technician error? Did different people measure your lining each time? I've noticed that when different people do my monitoring they come up with different measurements. I'm REALLY hoping you don't get cancelled!

Franny: Just had to add that I'm FLOORED that your clinic called you THREE times about your BFN. That is seriously unprofessional. Maybe you should say something to your RE so that they can get their acts together in the future. SOOOOOO annoying!!!

Hope: Wow, you're dealing with so much right now. I'm so glad to hear that your mother is showing signs of improvement---that's got to be a relief. Stimming starts for you Thursday, right? Grow follies, grow!!!

Katie: What do you have planned while you're on bedrest when you're PUPO? If you're looking for a really good chick-flick, I thought "He's Just Not That Into You" was pretty cute. I'm so, so, so excited for you!!!

Moorebaby: Thanks so much for asking about me. That was so nice!! I'm hanging in there---already planning my next cycle. How are you, my PUPO friend?

J&C: Wow, only four more days until your Beta? That seemed so quick (for me anyway, I'm sure for you it's been an eternity!!). Come on BFP!!!

AFM, not much to report. I'm tentatively scheduled for an FET on March 18th. I have one little frosty left. I'm going to try to go into this cycle with a more poitive attitude. I know my chances are low, but there IS a chance, right? Hmmmmm....I think I'm going to name that little guy LUKE this time since DARTH turned out to be such trouble. Who knew I'd be naming these guys after Star Wars characters. Who started this for me, Claud was that you?

Hi to everyone else I've missed. I'll be watching you all like a hawk!

[bei]

moorebaby : thanks finally made one step futher i m happy i going for b/w tomorrow.
sam ; good luck for the good big numbers

rlks ; hope u doing well , u r in my thoughts and I just read ur post its great news u already planing next cycle , awesome .

claudia ; i m sorry to hear that i hope ur re find some solution , i will pray for u girl.

[katie99]

Claudia - Oh, no! I dont understand? If you didnt start AF or spotting how did it decrease? This doesnt make sense to me. Didnt Kim's RE have her on IM estrogen? Maybe that could help? I hope that they can just delay you for a few days to build it back up.

Franny -I care so much about you. I hate to hear you hurting like this! I know that this RE has brought up donor before, but you are so young, if it were me, I'd want to at least consult with another RE for a second opinion. Lets see what she has to say tomorrow. I know how much this sucks. I just had the 'D" conversation Saturday, and even though I've had it brought up before - it still felt like a kick in the teeth!
Thank God you're covered by ins, if you're not nearing your max - I'd push to try another cycle. My big concern is your DH, I think he may need a little time to get things settled in his head and heart. I know how much he loves you and wants to be a parent. I just want him to realize how important it is to you as a woman to carry a child. Can he figure his schedule to go with you to the f/u appt? it might help his perspective. I'm crossed for tomorrow for the both of you. And please dont feel alone going through this - we all are here for you always - love ya Franny - xoxoxoxo

Tiger -Good luck with stims! I hope that you grow lots of follies. Your 460 number is your E2 (estrogen) level. Its totally normal for your RE to keep adjusting your doses. You need your E2 to rise consistantly to ensure mature follies. So they'll just slow you down a bit. You're fine, 460 on day 4 is a bit high - but not like sky high. they say its easier to start you a higher dose and then lower it to level you out, than the opposite. Hope that helped.

Bei - Finally! Boy, she sure took her time, darn AF! Now when is your baseline? when will you start stims?

Sam - Cant wait to hear your beta today!!!

Es -Ahhh, back to school today. At least it will make the 1ww go a bit quicker! its upsetting to hear about how long it took your school to send out an email as important as that! thankfully it wasnt a student you have! You have such a wonderful outlook, I always feel uplifted by your posts!

Kim -You've been on my mind. how are you holding up, hon?
Hee heee - I just scrolled down before hitting submit and there you are!

Lou- Is your ski trip tomorrow? You must be so excited to get away!
have a great trip & be careful please!

hugs & prayers to us all - xoxoxo

[Riley baby maybe]

Hello Ladies!! I feel like I've been gone for ages. My OHSS kicked back in on 01/22 and I am just now getting close to normal again. I was drained on 01/26, but for some reason it wouldn't all drain.

Roshaunda - Glad you got to have a fun weekend with your girlfriends. That sounds great!

Sonya - Congrats on your most recent fert report. That is wonderful!

Katie - WOW! What else can I say? I agree with you & everyone else. It will be your baby. Your blood will circulate through it's tiny veins to give it life, your nutrients through the umbilical cord for nourishment, etc. DH and I are donating all of our unused blasts when we are done with the hope of helping someone else achieve their dream. I am so excited for you and can't wait for that BFP!!

Latrell - I hope you have a wonderful time at you ball! Have a drink for me.

Miyaya - Glad to see that your PMA is back...you are PUPO!!

Ashley - Congrats on that BFP! What an amazing number. Looks like you will be an October mommy!

Claudia - How in the world did it go backwards? I am so sorry and will keep praying for you. As sweet and supportive as you are for all of us, I would love to see a BFP for you & DH.

Sam - GL today...can't wait to hear that BFP!

Beth - I hate being in limbo, so I know how you feel. I will continue praying for an increase in your beta.

Franny - GL on your FU appt tomorrow. Keep us posted and let us know if you need bail money after handling their HUGE, INCONSIDERATE miscommunication!

Bei - YAY for AF! Yuck....can't believe I said that!!! This process changes everything! I'm happy that you finally get to move on.

Es - Thanks for asking about me. Only a week to go for you!

AFM - Here are the symptoms I'm having...craving lemons and buffalo chicken wings (not together), sore breasts, maybe a vein or two visible in them, occasional cramping, hot flashes and I think that's it other than the OHSS that is finally going away. I'm glad it's gone, but nervous, too! At least when it was here I knew my HCG was rising. Anyhow, some of these may just be in my head, others from the PIO injections. I have another beta this Thursday and if it comes back good, I'll have an u/s next week.

Today is my 2nd anniversary with my wonderful, perfect husband! I look forward to heading out to our first date spot for dinner. Just had a huge bouquet of flowers delivered here to my job...I love him!!!

[Riley baby maybe]

KIM!!!! I have missed you. Glad to hear you are moving on and thinking positive!

Hope - I am sorry to hear about your rough time, you are in my thoughts.

[Positivethinking]

My god, this thread is like a roller coster. I am soo sorry for all the BFN, the cancellation and the up and downs...I will do personals later this week.
This is just a quick update to say I started Lupron today. My husband woke me up before to go to work to give me the shot and I did not feel anything...great (I am such a chicken...).
I will start stims on day 3 after I get AF, so I dont know the exact date yet...sometimes next week. Let's the adventure begin....

[Arabsrcool]

Claudia,

WTF??? How does that happen with a lining? Keep us posted.

Katie,

Your transfer is only a few days away. I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you.

Kim,

Thanks for the PMA. I have zero, zip, nada right now. I am sitting here munching Girl Scout cookies (Lemonades, my fav) and thinking about what kind of wine I have at home (getting ready for news tomorrow). I have not POAS again, I kinda figure, whats the point of wasting more money on the damn sticks, when I already know the outcome. I am going to beta tomorrow at 9 am and should have the "offical word" at lunch time. I talked to nurse yesterday, of course, she told me not to give up on this cycle. I was like yeah, yeah, yeah, I want to talk about the next cycle. I can do back to back cycles, as long as RE holds up his end of my "free or almost free" bonus cycle. I have already have a tentative "telephone conference" in the works for after my phone call on Weds. the nurse said we can hash it out and he will let the billing dept know what to do. I only can hope, his idea of almost free is the same as mine, cuz there isn't anymore $. So we will see.

Cami,

Have you joined the POAS club?

Jacqueline and Ashley,

You girls hold strong on your BFP's. I am rooting for both of you to make it to a glorious live birth!!!!!

Ronda

[lou71]

Quick post from work...

Claudia-- Oh no! I'm so sorry for the lining decrease?!?! How the heck did that happen? Can they up your estrogen and give you another week or so?

Sam-- Thinking of you & your beta today. A + HPT is a great sign!

DandMe -- Wow! Those sound like great embies!!! Your RE will have lots to choose from. I think your chances sound fantastic!

Miyaya -- I'm sorry you aren't more optimistic about your ET. But I'm thinking of you and praying there's one good one that sticks. Anything is possible!

Katie -- ET tomorrow!!! I'm soooo excited for you. I'm wishing you a smooth transfer. Don't forget the Chinese food!!! LOL. Rest up afterwards and take care of yourself. This is your time, I can feel it!

Heather -- (((hugs))) I'm so sorry for your BFN. I know the feeling.

Ashley --- Holy cow! 1580!!!! That's fantastic. Congrats!

Ronda -- Fingers crossed for your beta tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you. I know a negative HPT is upsetting but even my RE said he wasn't giving up hope until he saw the bloodwork.

Latrell -- So sorry for your cancellation! Hopefully tweaking the protocol will be your ticket to success in the end. This whole process is sure a roller coaster, isn't it?

Beth -- I'm sorry hun. (((hugs))). My fingers are crossed the numbers increase.

Chris -- I'm thinking of you and know you are doing another HPT tomorrow. I've got everything crossed for you.

2WW girls -- Lot's of betas coming up while I'll be away. I hope to come back on Monday to awesome news on this board. Good luck everyone!!!

AFM -- Accupuncture again last night. AF is FINALLY slowing, I think. But I'm traveling prepared for the worst. I didn't call RE because I stop BCP's on Monday anyway and expect to bleed again, so what difference does it make? As long as it stops so I can build a lining prior to transfer! I leave for my ski trip tomorrow morning. I'm planning to get IVF off my mind for a few days so I won't be checking in. I'll catch up on Monday. I really need this!