March/April 2010 Cycle Group

[latrell22]

hopeforbabies: Yaaay for ET! I’m happy for you. Now for the 2ww!! Now stay away from those HPTs. I’m told they can be a beeyyaaaatttchhh!! LOL I’m praying for you and DH!

angelaezra: I’m so happy that your follies are growing! Transfer is coming up! Don’t worry, I’m sure you and DH will work it out. Can’t wait to see how things go!

Drboots: 7!! Wow! That’s awesome!

Misocial: I’m so sorry. Please know that I will be praying for you and DH. I’m wishing you the best with whichever route that you decide to go.

Claud: I’m so happy for you! That beta is getting bigger! Many congrats

Tiger04: where the heck is AF! I’m going to go ahead and put out a missing poster! C’mon AF stop making us wait!

To anyone that I missed, please forgive me, PMA is WAY down today and I’m going to stay up long enough for my trigger and I’m going to bed.

AFM I came home from my weekend trip a day early and saw that my RE called my old cell phone like 6 times and text me saying that I needed to call her because she made an error that I have to trigger tonight at 11 pm instead of 2 am because of the time change tonight. She also said that it doesn’t look like my ovulation was suppressed. I only took injections for 2 days to suppress my ovulation so I’m a bit confused. She said that I need to have an u/s before ER on Monday to make sure that the follies are still there! My mouth was wide open! Not only have I gone through the drama and sickness to have those few follies grow, but now she tells me that they may not be there!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m sorry to bring you all down, but how can I remain positive when my RE isn’t even behind me?? I don’t even know if they would recommend me going at it again if they cancel me on Monday. I’m just so depressed.

[heekinje]

OMG i havent stop crying alllll day iam soooo sick with worry for monday its going to hurt so bad iam shitting myslef i lock myslef in my bedroom all day xxxx:(( what is electrolytes. why do i ahve to drink lots of water i just bought a big bottel been drinking 2 l ever day x

Emmax - please try not to worry so much - you are only going to make it worse for yourself. The procedure is pretty painless, really. I know it is scary but once it's over you will be so surprised at how much it DIDN'T hurt. Electrolytes are found in sports drinks like Gatorate. They will help keep you hydrated and help prevent OHSS. Your RE will let you know if you are at risk for OHSS, so I wouldn't worry about it.

For my egg retrieval, I took a valium right before we left the house. Once I arrived, they gave me an IV to keep me hydrated during the procedure. Once inside the retrieval room, they gave me a drug valled Versed. This drug makes you very sleepy and erases your memory. I do not remember the egg retrieval at all. Some people fall asleep and some people are awake but they don't remember it so it doesn't matter. They also gave me a very strong pain killer called Fentanyl which kept me from being in any pain and also made me tired. Honestly, emmax, you have NOTHING to worry about. Enjoy your weekend and don't worry about it!!

Heeks

[emmax]

ahh thanks foe getting bkiam just soooo scared of it i really iam x whats happens next after that ???

[DrBoots]

Angela- wow, 13 is great!!! Good luck on Thursday!

Franca- 5 is good, better than 1! I hope your FSH levels get to where they need to be

Teresa- Everyone has heard the story of using their lower grade embies during an FET and it works. Good luck!

Emmax- electrolytes is like what is in Gatorade, it rehydrates you. It can help with possible OHSS. I hope you feel better soon. I was SO nervous before my ER, but in retrospect, it was all for nothing.

Latrell22- I hope everything is OK when you get your scan. Keep us updated.

AFM- well I got my fert report and out of the 7, 5 were mature and 3 fertilized. On second look today, they thought one of the ones that wasn’t mature, is now in fact mature, so they are going to try and fertilize it today. Hoping and praying for 2 to put in and 2 to freeze. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed!

[angelaezra]

Franca – hopefully they will find more after they increase your dose. If 5 is all they have that’s ok as long as they are good follicles, no worries.

Teresa – that is exciting that your DH is so excited! I am glad your transfer went well. Come on April 7th…!

Emmax – you have to calm yourself. Our RE’s always tell us that stress and your emotional state play a lot into your outcome of IVF. So you need to try to think of positive thoughts and think, if it normally hurts that bad I am sure soooo many women wouldn’t be doing it! Whatever, to get you through Monday … you will be fine, ok?

Electrolytes help control the fluid balance of the body and are important in muscle contraction, energy generation, and almost every major biochemical reaction in the body. Examples of electrolytes are sodium, potassium, Calcium, etc.

DrBoots - I am praying for you that you have two to transfer and two to freeze.

Angela

[Lauren1171]

Marci - That totally sucks being cancelled! If you need Gonal F, Cetrocide, or Ovidrel let me know. I first started stims for IUI on Sept 11, 2009. I did 3 IUIs and 2 IVFs and now doing FET all one after another. I got AF before blood test every time, so I went in early for test. BFN every time. With IUI I started stims immediately, and with IVF I went on BCP for 2 weeks when I got AF just so they could get INS approval. I did 5 medicated cycles in, 5 1/2 months, and I have not had any problems (other that BFN)! I say if you feel ready, go for it. Waiting sucks!!!
Ok, I have 3 pages of reading to catch up on.....

-Lauren

[babyluv]

Theresa - I never have perfect embies. This time around they did a 3dt instead of 5dt because my embies tend to fall apart after day 3. That's also why they put me on an entirely different protocol (Lupron instead of Ganirelix, more Menopur, less Follistim, etc). This time my embies looked good, but not perfect. My two frosties are b's.

Latrell - So I know EXACTLY how you feel! I had THREE cancelled natural cycles because I kept ovulating too early. The last time the RE started laughing because she actually WATCHED my follicle collapse on the u/s before ER...she had never seen it happen live. Nice. I started laughing too. The next day we sent in the paperwork to adopt our daughter, so in retrospect it was the best possible outcome. Believe it or not, we STILL tried one more natural cycle after we brought her home, but had one egg and it didn't fert. We moved on to traditional IVF after that. The u/s before ER will save you a ton of money and time if the follies are gone. I am SOOO praying they will be there, but I don't think they will tell you to stop.

Marci - Oh, I am so, so sorry. Please let us know what you and your RE come up with. We are all thinking about you.

Drboots - On my last cycle I ended up with a late fertilizer as well. It CAN happen! Good luck!

Angela - Sounds like things are going well! You are almost there!!

Tiger - WTHeck??! Is she here yet?

[angelaezra]

Latrell – read your post on the general IVF forum and I have to say that I am so sorry! I don’t blame you for being upset but you don’t know for sure yet. Is this your first cycle w/ this particular RE?

Heeks – I hope all is well w/ you down I-75!

Lauren and babyluv – I am glad both of you are doing well!!

Angela

[Lauren1171]

Dr Boots - I hope you get two good embryos to transfer and two to freeze....pma!

Emmax - I was so nervous with my first ER that I had the worst upset stomach. I was waiting to go in and so so nervous! When I woke up I was thinking that wasn't so bad. I did have so
e pain that night and the next day, but I was completely unprepared. I had no pain killers, other than childrens Tylenol (which by the way are crap). No heating pad either. For my second ER I made sure I had a heating pad, extra strength Tylenol and vicodin. I did not need to take any Vicodin. The heating pad was the best. I really did not have much pain. Just relax and keep up your PMA. It really sounds alot worse than it is.

Tiger and Bei - AF came and is now leaving, so hopefully she's coming to you both.

Hopeforbabies - I can't believe DH told all of your neighbors, but it's good that he's so excited!

McFarland - All of my friends and family know about the IVF, and it was very annoying last cycle with everyone asking if it worked and also a million questions, because they just don't understand the process. I would have a S&S appt at 7AM on a Saturday and my mom would ask if I wanted her to come with me.....no I don't. Then I would have to listen to how DH should be driving me, because I should not be driving alone, etc. This time for the FET I am not telling many ppl. Just a couple of friends who have done IVF before. I am telling everyone else we are doing it soon but nothing yet.

Latrell - my fingers are crossed that everything is ok at your next appt.

Angela - 13 fertilized? That's awesome!

Franny - I hope you had fun at your concert. I took my ovidrel syringe in my purse into the Boston Garden. They just take a quick glance inside, and really don't care what's there I think. But that House of Blues is crazy with the security. They took my camera and made me check it at the coat check. I had to wait in line fir twenty min after a show to get it back!

AFM - AF is almost gone, and it was really not a bad visit at all. Now if I can remember to take these pills and change my patch at the right time, I will be ok. I am so forgetful and such a bad pill taker! Am I the only one who doesn't want to do things if I can't drink? My friend asked me if I want to go to go to the Red Sox game April 15 (Patriots Day) with a group of ppl and I said no because how could going to a baseball game with all my friends drinking and me not, be any fun at all? Lol! I don't mind though lol. I hope I have that problem for the next 9 months too!

-Lauren

[angelaezra]

Lauren – that is so very funny that you asked about the drinking … it is killing me! My DH and I always go to TGIF or many other restaurants on the weekend and meet friends for drinks. SOOOOO I don’t want to go and watch everyone else drink and be tempted so I am at home … lol! No, you are not alone! I went through this for all of my pregnancies, almost like I was a nun for the duration (well you know what I mean)! I am glad I am not the only one!!!

Angela

[mcfarland2213]

Lauren - good plan My DH and I were driving to our preg. test appt. last time (when it didn't work) and we had a 9AM appointment - by 9 I had ~10 texts from people and my MIL had called to ask how things went - I don't think blood tests are instantaneous and I said to my husband after that "you know what, I don't want to tell everyone today if it did work or if it didn't work - I want to tell everyone when WE are ready - not today for everyone" but people called all day asking how things went - I couldn't get it out without crying so my husband took care of telling most people. I felt awful but it was at that moment I realized "I don't want to go through telling so many people if it's negative again - if it's positive, i can tell people on my own terms - just makes things a lot easier this time around Everyone tells me I should tell people so they can provide more support but I don't think they understand that while they mean well, it's not always helpful (like you said - no I don't want an audience at the doctors!)

Teresa/hopeforbabies - I'm glad everything went so well! I transferred 2 perfect embryos last time and 0 babies - this time for my FET they are blast so they aren't as good but I think that's a good sign - too much perfection is never a good thing I'm sure it went well & I hope you can relax and enjoy the hope this weekend

Time for bed but just checking in so I can try to keep up with the posts.

[emmax]

iam sooo scared about to mor ihave to be there early i just wont this to wrk sooooo much does it help that ive been preg 4 times before they just got stuck in my tubes how many eggs would they get would i feel any think that drug they going to give it x

[winnie71]

Emmax-You will be FINE!!! Relax, and let them take care of you. Just take it easy afterwards, even if you feel good. Last cycle, I overdid it a bit the day of b/c I felt so normal, then I paid for it the next day!

Lauren, McFarland-I agree, tell no one unless you have to. We told only my best friend-for support, and a very close friend at work-for support and to cover for me if necessary. It was hard having to fib to the boss, friends, coworkers and clients about taking days off, but much preferred to having everyone asking questions, or worse, not asking questions and just looking at me and wondering.

AFM Concert was great Fri nite, no problem doing shot in the parking lot
Had my 1st SnS since starting stims this morning, my PMA is up, I've got 7 follies this time, all around 10-12, 3 on the left, 4 on the right. Had only 4 at this point last time (w/ only a little one that turned out to be empty on the left), and my lining is ahead of where it was last time, too. Hopefully my E2 follows the trend and I will get to ER before Easter.

[rayofsunshine]

Good morning ladies!

Marci-My heart breaks for you. I went through two canceled cycles-it rips away all of your hope and strength for this process. I know how upset you are right now. Take some time to think through what you discuss with RE and move forward when you are ready. We'll be here cheering you on (and don't worry about crying at work-I think I hold the record for that . Thursday's performance was one for the books for me!)

Tiger-No AF and jury duty? How did you get SO lucky?! I hope everything lines up right and you get AF soon and escape duty! I would check into a medical release to be excused.

babyluv-Your 1709 beta looks awesome!!! It's so hard to wait for that u/s to hear the heartbeat but the 12th isn't too far away.

emmax-I know how worried you are but I completely trust these ladies and if they say it won't hurt than believe them You will do great and have many eggs to use. Get your good thoughts going-you need them.

claudia- 480 YEAH!!!!! I am SO excited for you! I think we have the same date for u/s-the 31st? It will be so relieving to hear the heartbeat (I think it will make me relax a lot more!)

teresa-You are PUPO!! Great quality makes us feel a little more reassured but really,in the end, it doesn't make or break the outcome. Some transfer great quality and get BFN and other poor and get BFP. I love that your husband is so excited-he sounds so ready to be a great daddy to your new baby(ies)!!

Tammy-I echo everyone in saying the worrying comes with this process. I have what-IFed myself so much and go from excited to scared/distressed every other day. Have faith that it WILL work for you too That's all we have-a little hope and faith!

Franny-How was the concert? I loved reading the stimming stories-we do do the craziest things for this! So when will the first SNS be to check stims? I'm thinking of you!

Franca-It sounds like your scan went well. It seems pretty common to up meds to try to increase the follicles produced. NO worries I hope they find many more at your next scan-if not you should still be okay. My RE goes to ER if you have 4 or more.

Libby-How are you doing? I'm thinking of you-do you have an u/s soon? Sorry, my memory is seriously slipping!

Angela-Grow follies grow! It sounds like they are hearing our chants Do you have ER or ET on Thursday? Best of luck to you!

Winnie-Looks like everything is going swimmingly! 7 is a good, solid number and you've got great PMA (the most important part!)

DrBoots-I have my fingers crossed for your 4. It is nice to have some make it to freeze-a little extra bonus for all that you go through in the cycle!

Miraclebaby-I wish you the best of luck in your cycle!

Latrell-WTH? I can't believe you could be canceled from suppression issues. I have my fingers, toes, and everything possible that you can trigger and complete the cycle. Best of luck hon!

Not hopeless yet-Yeah for stimming! Grow follies grow!

Lauren1171-I'm with you on pill taking-I can't remember if I took it already or I go to bed and have to get back up because I forgot-agh!! I actually bought one of those pill containers with the days of the week so I could help myself remember. I'm not a huge drinker but I crave it now that I can't have it, of course

Helene-How goes the house hunting?

Bei-Have you found AF? Your RE may be able to give you meds to start AF-I'd ask since it's been so long.

McFarland-Lots of exciting events-how was the visit with your friend's new baby? Your sister's wedding should be lots of fun! I agree with you that it would be much easier not to tell everyone what you are going through-I told and got the constant questions. While everyone means well I know they don't understand what it is like and hard it is to talk about (especially bad news). It will be a fun surprise when you get to share good news with them!

Ladies-Thank you all! I was really comforted by your posts and am doing better. Funny, I took more comfort in your words than RE's reassurance! I stopped bleeding late Thursday night and having started again. I knew there was a chance I could spot but no idea I could have that much-it was really scary for me. I know it could happen again so I feel a little more prepared this time around if it does. My u/s is the 31st so I can hear the heartbeat and be reassured more. I'm thinking of you all-take care!

Keep the faith!
Sara

[angelaezra]

Lauren & Mcfarland - I know how you feel concerning the phone calls. It’s like you have to relive it all over. I guess a lot of women understand!

Emmax – Remember try to relax. You will be fine!!!

Winnie – I am glad you enjoyed the concert! 7 follicles … that is great!

Sara – I am so very happy that you are reassured and feel better now. I can’t wait to hear about your scan on the 31st!

AFM – I am still very uncomfortable but I am trying to deal with it. My husband said “why don’t we go out for breakfast this morning”? I just looked at him and tried to be as nice as I could be and said “I can barely fit my clothes and I am so uncomfortable right now, I am not going anywhere”! He said I understand and went and got breakfast for us. I will try to be nicer from here on out … lol!