March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Happy Friday, everyone!

to_have_fun08: Wow, that must have been a hard decision. Do you feel better with the decision now that you've officially started your cycle today (you take your first dose of Lupron today, right?). My fingers and toes are crossed for you for this cycle!

Franny: You are so sweet! Yes, sign me up to be part of your family! :lol: Now, I know you're looking sexy sportin' that 5 o'clock shadow, but I agree with Misocial. Maybe you should talk to your RE about the patches and the tongue issues! Soooooo annoying about the meds mix-up. But....who needs cable when you can watch Bachelor on basic TV? :wink:

babyluv: Let us know if tomorrow is your official trigger date! Are they going to call you later today to tell you? I'm sending out thick-lining vibes to you!

Tameka94: You have every right to feel disappointed. Even "small" delays feel like an eternity in IVF-land!! I hope your cysts show improvement soon so you can start your cycle!

Claud: I'm hoping this weekend flies by for you so that Wednesday will be here quickly. Hmmmm....now I have to put my thinking-cap on to name those embabies! :wink:

Supergenius: Nope, I don't have to do too many IM Estrogen shots (just every three days). Why I thought no ice would be a good idea is anyone's guess! Let us know your official trigger date. Sooooo exciting that you're almost there!

rayofsunshine: YAYYYYY!!! You'll be PUPO tomorrow!!! Damn, that's an early transfer time for the weekend----but totally worth it, I'm sure! Let us know how it goes (and if you're able to pull off a comfortably full bladder!).

Misocial: Sorry to hear about the migraine---OUCH. And your bites....DOUBLE OUCH. I don't think your cycle would be cancelled if you got AF early--just moved up a bit! I hate to hear how stressed and over-worked you are. You deserve a big fat break (and a big fat positive!). Thanks for dropping those breadcrumbs for me so I could find my way back! Also, I'll take a tall, skim, decaf (I'm trying to be good) Misto if anyone picks up a frappicinno for you!

Miner_79: Good luck today! Fill us in when you can!

I know I've forgotten people, but my DS is crying (just woke up from his nap---doesn't he know I need more time with you ladies?!?). Talk to you all soon!
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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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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Me again...to finish my post!

hopeforbabies: Thanks for the warm welcome back. You're the best! Glad to hear that your last BCP is tomorrow---means your one step closer to that BFP! Have a nice weekend with your DH---mmmmmmm veggie garden. What do you plant?

heekinje: So...did they push your transfer until Sunday? If so, good luck!

DrBoots: I'm pretty behind on this thread, but are they trying to delay your cycle or push you? So much is happening with everyone already---I can't keep up! :oops:

sarita28: I had the "delayed" grievance also with my last BFN. I don't think it sunk in at first and then it hit me hard (hence my shameful disappearance from this site). I'm thinking of you and I can't wait to see that BFP for you on this next attempt!

AFM: Nothing new to report. We have family coming into town this weekend, so I might be MIA again (only for two days this time :lol: ). I hope you all have a fabulous weekend, and I'll chat with you next week!
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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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Hey Everyone!

Sorry, I'm not very good with personals, but I am thinking of each one of you! Thank you all for your encouragement.

Well I just triggered! Whoo hoo! I mean...maybe whoo hoo??! :oops: I had at least 5 follies ready to go (from 18-23mm), lots more that could get there by ER on Sunday morning. RE was hoping to push me one more day since lining is still thin (5.6...blah), but checked my progesterone and it is already 2.6, meaning ovulation is a comin'. I wouldn't be surprised if some of those big ones are actually gone by Sunday...tends to happen to me sometimes, at least when I did the Natural IVF cycles.

ANYWAY, my e2 is at 1279 (or thereabouts), so really everything looks good but the lining. They are starting me on the Estrace vagi-pop tonight through beta to thicken it up. Hoping it works. I've had a thin lining before that got better by transfer, but never quite so thin. Hmmm...

Anyway, I have been so at peace with everything this time around, almost to the point of laughing. No, TO the point of laughing! My lining thin? OF COURSE it's thin!! HAHAHA!! What can I do, you know? I'm praying I stay in that state of mind from here on out. Keeping busy has definitely helped. And lots and lots of prayer :D
Me - 30
DH - 38
DS - 5 (adopted, Russia), DD 3 (adopted, Kyrgyzstan)
IVF 1-2: BFN
IVF 3: BFP!!
Beta 1: 905 14dp3dt, Beta 2: 1709 16dp3dt
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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Hello everyone! I'm off to bed for the night but wanted to check-in on everyone. I had my ET today - 2 8 cell embies. I am officially PUPO! Now the real torture begins. My DH and I had Thai tonight and picked up a pineapple. Anyone else do the pineapple thing? It's kinda hokey but why not, right? I hope everyone has a great weekend! Sara- I'll be thinking of you tomorrow!!!

Supergenius - When do you trigger this weekend? Did you already tell us - I don't remember reading it. Happy trigger day if you do!

Sarita- I am so sorry for your BFN! You had a rough cycle but a positive outlook on the next cycle already is great! Keep up the PMA!!

Tameka - take each hurdle as it comes - don't focus too much on what you have left to do. Once this cyst resolves itself (and it will!) you will be able to focus on stimming, then ER, then ET and then 2ww. Take it one day at a time - don't worry yourself too much just yet. You still have plenty of time to iron things out! Keep us posted!!

Miner - We havne't heard from you yet, but you should be PUPO with me! I can't wait to hear how many you transfered!

I hope everyone else is doing great!

Heeks
ME 31 DH 33
IVF #1 - BFP DD born 10/08
IVF #2 - ER 3/2; ET 3/5
Beta #1 - 3/19 BFP!!! 299
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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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heeks wooooohooooo youre PUPO!!! when is your beta?? i'm so excited for you! enjoy the pineapple, people have asked ghost about it before and he said that there is no evidence supporting it, but i say what the hell...go for it!! enjoy your time being pampered by DH, and keep up that PMA!!!! :D :D :D

babyluv woooohooo for triggering!! isnt it crazy how excited we get to jab a huge needle in our tushes?? you have plenty of time for those other follies to catch up by sunday, and to get that lining thick! maybe you should go get yourself a pineapple too!! enjoy your shot free day tomorrow!! :D

sarita i'm so sorry for you BFN, but i am glad you decided to join us over here on the cool "all BFP" board! i think its great you are jumping right back in, but please take the time to heal as well. like rlk1, i also jumped right back in after my BFN (i was on bcp's 3 days after ready to start again) but after that i got really down. its only been a month now, and i am finally starting to feel hopeful again for this next cycle coming up. we are here for you if you need us, but i really hope you keep up your PMA!! WELCOME!! :D

kim i'm so glad you are gonna join my family (we are a lil crazy, but its all good) haha! so i paid my cable bill because the pharmacy didnt need payment till next tuesday so i will live another month with all my trashy tv! woohoo
as for my odd side effects...i had the upper lip darkening thing happen when i was on the same BCP's last summer because of being out in the sun so much so i know its just part of it all, and it will go away as soon as i stop the pills so i'm not that worried about it. i found out my tongue thing was also a side effect from the pills...its oral thrush (aka a yeast infection in my mouth!!!!!!!) ive had it before from antibiotics because my body gets outta wack really easily. its just more annoying then a big deal so thats good. i have to take this gross medicine that i have to swoosh around my mouth and then swallow!!! ewwwww!! i'm so glad i'm done with these pills in 15 days!!! ok well i'm glad youre family now because i just shared way TMI with you for no real reason haha sorry!! have a great time this weekend with your family!!! xoxo

claud is it wednesday yet??? i set up my baby in a box to get here next wednesday too so i will have something to look forward to also!! i hope you have a great weekend and you keep busy!!

hopeforbabies the change in meds is weird, but i'm hoping it will be my magic cocktail that will get me my BFP!! the thing that confuses me is when i went in for my F/U appointment after my 2nd canceled cycle i asked my RE if there were different meds that might work better for me instead of gonal-f and repronex, and she told me no, and that they were all the same!! maybe they found out some new info from nov. till now?? who knows? i'm just gonna trust that she knows what shes doing and cross my fingers! hopefully after i get my BFP this time i can find some woman without insurance to give my extra meds too!! woooohooo for the last day on BCP's!!! i cant wait for mine!! sooooo glad the lupron isnt bothering you...i hate that stuff, and it hates me even more so i dont use it anymore! veggie garden? i still have snow in my yard!
whats your bloodhounds name? did you ever see the movie best in show? there is a bloodhound in it, and he is soooooo cute and they call him a "slobberpuss" hehe i did hear their folds get a lil stinky plus they always have their faces in the dirt sniffin things!! my dog is a dingo, and his name is piper. he's going to be 12 on march 31st, he is slowing down a little now, but since he is bred with wild dogs of australia, he is actually now starting to act like a "normal" dog. haha he's my baby..ive had him since he was 2 months old...longer then ive known DH, and although he is the weirdest dog ive ever met i love him to death, and it makes me sad that he is getting old!

libby how ya feeling today? any bloating? are you really triggering this weekend? i dont remember you saying that, but if you are woooohoooo!!

minor79 hope everything went well today!! you are PUPO!!! WOOOHOO :D

afm nothing new really for me....i called and got my baby in a box set up...i have to wait for my insurance to pre-approve the meds and then they will call me next week for their $$$, and hopefully get it delivered by wednesday!!
tomorrow is that birthday party. i went to toys r us and wandered around the store for a long time. its so hard to find something affordable that was age appropriate. plus i dont even know the baby, and i have no idea what he likes or what they already have. i looked into "big trucks" but i couldnt find anything i thought was cool....i ended up getting some plastic playschool jam band instrument toy that i thought was cute, and not too annoying! i'm not that big into generic plastic toys that ever other kid has, but oh well...i did end up picking up some bubbles on the way out, because whats not to like about bubbles?
i'm sooooooo excited for the oscars on sunday!! me and DH are HUGE movie freaks, and have seen all the nominated ones. we do a oscar contest with all of our friends and family, and award prizes to the biggest winner....even though i see all the movies every year and study what all the experts are saying i still always come in like 3rd to last!! (DH's grandmother even beats me every year!!!!!!) haha
i cant wait for the red carpet, and to cook all of our non healthy apps and have afew cocktails!!! wooohooo :D
i hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

***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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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Ok, everyone sing-
The sun'l come up, tomorrow, bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow, there'll be sun! Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow, you're only a day away :lol: Total cheese ball, right?

I am excited/nervous/tired/loopy/etc... So I promise on my 2 days of bed rest to catch up with you all. I am afraid my posts will be ridiculous and totally misguided if I try to write now :roll: Cracks me up because I'm a teacher and should be able to proofread better but I know you'll forgive me for errors and constant rambling :roll:

Well I doubt I sleep tonight-on top of the nervous energy I'm buzzing on I also seemed to give myself a great case of hives so I am really itchy :oops: Doesn't that figure!

I'm sending much love to all of you. Have a wonderful evening!

Heeks & Miner-Yippeee!!! We can keep each other company on our "restful" torture in waiting days!!!

Keep the faith!
Sara :mrgreen:
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4 failed IUIs
IVF 1 & 2-canceled
IVF 3-DE cycle BFP
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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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sara i was gonna wait till tomorrow to wish you luck...but i cant wait till then!!! good luck on your ET tomorrow!!! wooooooooohoooooooo you made it sweetie!! you are going to be PUPO!!! soooooooo exciting!!
what do you teach? my DH is a teacher...i found a lot of woman on these boards are teachers too, and its crazy that people who were born to teach and shape our children have such a hard time having a family of their own! this is your time though...i can just FEEL it!!!! enjoy being pampered by DH!! :D :D :D
~ 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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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Hi there,

Sorry I did not get back to you all sooner but I was very loopy after the transfer and DH is feeling sick. :cry: But on a positive note all 3 made the thaw and are now tucked safely in bed (my womb). :lol: Our Beta is scheduled for 3/14 at 7:45am. This is crazy early for me on a Sunday. Oh well hoping for great news!!

The 48 hour bedrest has officially started. I am watching TV and surfing the internet. I am having a hard time not watching TLC due to a baby week extravaganza but there is a new show called Postpartum Nightmares and I can't watch. (Like we don't have enough to worry about.)

Kinda lonely because DH is staying away to not get me sick. Oh BTW I did not get my BBQ but no worries. I am sure one day this weekend I will.

Thank you ladies for all the well wishes. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I'll be in touch. XOXOXO

-Chris
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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Hi ladies my turn to gate crash!!

Turtle and rlk1 thanks a mil for your wishes i still cant believe it worked again!!! Took a digital test this morning and teared up looking at those words "pregnant" absolutly amazing. With the help of God (and lots of meds!!) i really hope to carry this baby but just so excited to get this far. I hope your turns are very soon xxxx

Also i just want to wish to_have_ fun the best of luck with this cycle i have followed your journey and know how devasting and despairing it is to see negative after negative, i know our circumstances are different but just wanted to let you know that i didnt get my 1st bfp till 5th attempt then unfortunatley mc, got pg at 6th again mc, had lots of tests done which showed i had high NK cells which explains why so many failed attempts and mc, i am now on lots and lots of meds including sessions of Intralipid drips and amazingly i have just found out i am pregnant again. Please have some faith and belief some of us just take longer than others, i will admit i gave up hope but miracles do happen and i really hope and pray you get your little miracle too xxxx

Best of luck to everyone on this site i have lots of old cycle buddies here and i am a religious lurker and rooting for all of ye

gi xxx
7th IVF finally our precious miracle girl Kayla born 24/11/10, 8th IVF FET Sept 2012 BFP!!!
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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Thank you all for the words of encouragement. I think I'll grieve slowly. I went home to visit my family last night, and came back to my home this morning. I cried for about 45 minutes in the car. That's longer than yesterday. One day at a time. But, I'm also very excited to move on. I'll get to know all of you soon enough, so for now: good luck with where you're at in the process, and have a great weekend!
Me: 30 Birth defect & mild Endo
DH: 31
TTC: approx 2 yrs
1st IVF: BFN
May cycle cancelled
2nd IVF: Microdose Flare
Follistim 6/7
Repronex 6/10
E2 on 6/10 38 :(
ER 6/19
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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Hi Ladies! Hope everyone's having a great weekend - today is TRIGGER DAY! It came up so fast, it hardly seems like there should be any eggs for harvest, but the RE saw 4 this morning between 18-20mm (with some that will probably be big enough by Monday). I don't think I'm getting the 18 I got last time, but we always say it's the quality not quantity right? Okay, I have to admit I never really believed that, but if you ladies will lie to me I'll be just fine about it. Nothing else I can do, right? PMA! :D

I will try to get personals done later, as I am feeling a bit light headed and need food.

Libby
{Me: 41, DH: 39} unexplained infertility
Feb 2012, trying for #2 no HB @ 11 weeks.
FET #1, Sept 2012 BFN
FET #2, Mar 2013?
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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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libby woooohooooo for trigger!!!!! what time is your ER on monday? so about the quality thing...well i HAVE to believe it because i am a very very poor responder to the meds due to my dumb endo! i always have a ton of lil follies, but they never grow. this last cycle i was so excited to make it to ER, and then i found out they only got 1 egg!! but the quality of that one egg was perfect, and the doc told me it was as perfect of an embryo as you could get! obviously i ended up with a BFN, but now i know that when i do finally get eggs they are good quality, and i am very hopeful that this will work for me sometime soon! (i have to admit that i do have egg envy for all those girls out there that get 15/20 eggs)
also you know that once you trigger those other smaller follies can catch up pretty quickly!! dont you worry! enjoy your day with no needles tomorrow, and think calm positive thoughts for monday! YOU FINALLY MADE IT!!!! WOOOOHOOO!!!
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D
~ 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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Hi everyone, I'm jumping over here with Sarah from the Jan/Feb board. Got a BFN today (which I was expecting due to AF arriving yesterday). Going to do a FET as soon as my RE says I can. My follow up is on Monday. Good luck to everyone!

-Lauren
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ME: 36 DH 34
Unexplained Infertility
IUI 3 times BFN
#1 IVF 1/2010 BFN
#2 IVF 2/2010 BFN
#3 FET 4/2010 BFP - D&C 5/26
#4 IVF 8/2010 BFN
#5 IVF 11/2010 Cancelled - Low Red Blood Count
#5 IVF 1/2011 - Converted to IUI BFN
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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Bei - cancelled....trying again ????

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claud662 FET 3/10
rlk1 FET on 3/18
samgarkay - FET in late april
Neffi211 - FET in april

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Zozo - which way did she go ????
Miyaya - come back miyaya...where are you ??
latrell22 - is sending out missing posters for AF......

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Dodo928 - On BCP 2/26 till :?:
Misocial - On BCP till 3/15 , stims 3/18 ER and ET around 3/29 :D
Turtle0619 - on BCP till 3/20 forget the mortgage, screw cable, okay maybe not the cable lol
Rlks - Basaline app 3/2, ET 3/18
Drboost - On crazy cocktail of BCP and stims ??? :lol:


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Kaybei - update needed
Tameka94 - stims? ER and ET week of 3/15
Hopeforbabies - doing the Lupron dance, stim 3/12, ER is around 3/22
to have fun 08 lupron 3/5 ? stims 3/23 ER/ET ?

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Supergenius - on stims with swelling ovaries....needs to drink lots of gatoraid :shock:
VictoriainAZ - on stims start 2/27 ER/ET ???
babyluv - triggered Saturday YEA !!!!! on her way to PUPO !!! ER ??? ....


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Miner_79 - FET 3/5 Embies found a warm place to hang for 9 months Yea !!!!
Rayofsunsine - ET 3/8 , This is the one...( or two) !!!
heekinje - ET 3/7 2 embies snuggling in their mommy

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!st IVF cycle 1/09 cancelled no ER
2nd IVF 3/09
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Sara Today you are PUPO. I wish you the best sticky baby dust ever. RELAX.....Kiss your daughter and husband...... and make them your 2 week slaves...lol....not your daughter, just the husband !!!!!! Dont forget our update......

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okay so maybe it is a little early......
Marci
Me 40 DP 47
!st IVF cycle 1/09 cancelled no ER
2nd IVF 3/09
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