March/April 2010 Cycle Group

[babyluv]

Emma - I had brown & pink spotting when I was 13dpo...which for me is the day I always start my period after an IVF cycle. I believe it was implant bleeding, so what you are experiencing is pretty normal. If it doesn't stop, tell your doctor, but I'm sure you are fine. Cramps are very normal. I actually suspected I was pg when I had AF cramps at 11dpo...I never get them that early. I tested that morning and that's when I got my BFP. I am 7 weeks now and still have cramps off and on, plus some spotting last week.

[Kushka]

Kushka,

Thank you for replying... I am so sorry about your miscarriage...Stay postitive and believe that the third time is a charm!You are right it is the hands of God! Did you have any bleeding/spotting before you miscarried? With my previous two miscarriages, I never had any bleeding or spotting. However, I also never say a heartbeat either! I was going in both times to see the heartbeat (around 6-7 weeks). I never had any signs and was completely devestated! Miscarriages are something we can't do anything about or prevent, but it is always nice to chat with people who have experienced this loss. I wish you the best of luck and I will praying for you!

Thank you!
stephanie

Tested positve on hpt: 8dpt
1st Beta: 113 12dpt 5dt
2nd Beta: 338 15dpt
3rd Beta: 1888 19dpt

Hey Stephanie,
No, I didn't have any bleeding. I did have bad cramps though. At the time I remember my mum saying that she didn't think it was right that the cramps were so bad. BUT you are going to be fine. Your betas are fantastic and this is your moment! Good luck to you! Kx

[angelaezra]

Sorry ladies, I haven’t had a chance to log on today; I have been extremely busy at work.

Paty –thanks for the congrats! I am glad your u/s and blood draw went well and ER is coming soon! Whoo hoo!

Franca –Thanks!

Tammy – Thanks! Yes, your beta does sound like it is where it should be.

Kushka – No problem, I hope the chart helps

Lauren – thanks!

I just read your next message and I am so sorry. If I were you, maybe you can send a message to ghost and ask him his opinion. I think at this point, you have to just trust that you will respond to the meds. I would keep going, the other ladies might be right; you might just be a slow responder and the other follicles might catch up.

Stephanie – I am so sorry to hear of your miscarriages. No wonder why you have been asking about the terrible “M” word but it is not going to happen to you this time, remember PMA!!

Franny – I know the constipation can be just awful. Try taking Colace either 50mgs or 100mgs. It is safe to take during pregnancy (it’s a stool softner) and make sure you increase your fiber intake.

Waiting4GodsMiracle – welcome to our little family!

Hopeforbabies – I am so very sorry. I know it is probably so very overwhelming right now. But, even if you have a partial payment from your insurance; I am finding out that some RE’s will provide BIG discounts for those paying cash or self pay. And, I also noticed that most places offer a payment plan now.

Claudia – Thanks for the congrats! I am glad you are doing well. I know your u/s will be fine!

Babyluv – I just couldn’t help myself. I had to use a HPT and luck would have it that I found one I hadn’t used a few months ago. I just took that as a sign … lol!

Bei – I sure hope she is right and AF comes soon! Just read your next post …. Whooo hooo AF is finally here!!!!

Lauren1171 – when I did my FET they tried to mimic the cycle when they originally retrieved the eggs from. So, they used the estrogen/ progesterone replacement to mimic a regular cycle and after the day passed when they retrieved the egg during my original cycle, they then counted (5 days later) and that was when my transfer occurred. I hope I am not confusing you. So let’s say they retrieved your eggs on day 14 of your fresh cycle and froze them on day three, and then they will transfer your eggs three days after the 14th day of this cycle.

PMA – positive mental attitude

DrBoots – I am glad your beta turned out so well.

Helene – busy, busy as usual. Thanks for the congrats and I am glad you are doing well.

AFM- I called my RE first thing in the morning and the nurse was a little reluctant of my positive BFP. She said when we gave you your last Ovidrel, what day was that? I said it was on Sunday, April 4th. I assured her that I waited for the full 7 days. I told her I investigated Ovidrel and according to the half life of the med, it should be completely out of my system by 7 days. And if I remember right, during my first IVF, I tested w/ a HPT 5 days after I injected the trigger and it didn’t show up in my system, so I know by 7 days, it should be gone. But, her doubt made me have doubts (darn her). So of course, I went to the pharmacy and bought 5 more HPT … lol. Of course, it is still positive and even darker than early this morning. I also told her that I am having the nausea, sore breast, and very full feeling in my uterus like the first time I was pregnant. When I did my FET, all of those symptoms stopped about 4 days after the transfer and it was a BFN.

Angela

[Kushka]

Hope - I'm so sorry to hear this. I really feel for you. Make sure you and DH look after each other, take all the time you need and tomorrow is another day. You WILL be ok. Much Love!

Franny - we are exactly the same - I am also 5dp2dt today. Isn't it fun (not!). When is your beta? Mine is scheduled for 21 April. When are you going to POAS (if you are at all)? I never have before but was thinking I might do it next Tuesday - DH leaves for London on Wednesday so I thought we could test together before he goes.

AFM, I am having the most awful headaches. I'm wondering if it's a side effect of all the progesterone. Does anyone else have these? And another question, my RE has me taking baby aspirin everyday, but I've read that aspirin is really bad for pregnant women. Are any of you taking it too?

Night night
kx

[angelaezra]

Hope - I'm so sorry to hear this. I really feel for you. Make sure you and DH look after each other, take all the time you need and tomorrow is another day. You WILL be ok. Much Love!

Franny - we are exactly the same - I am also 5dp2dt today. Isn't it fun (not!). When is your beta? Mine is scheduled for 21 April. When are you going to POAS (if you are at all)? I never have before but was thinking I might do it next Tuesday - DH leaves for London on Wednesday so I thought we could test together before he goes.

AFM, I am having the most awful headaches. I'm wondering if it's a side effect of all the progesterone. Does anyone else have these? And another question, my RE has me taking baby aspirin everyday, but I've read that aspirin is really bad for pregnant women. Are any of you taking it too?

Night night
kx

No, baby ASA can be a very common medication prescribed for not only IVF but reg. pregnancies also. The thought behind it is that aspirin helps prevent platelets from aggregating together (sticking together) therefore, increasing the blood flow to the uterus. I have taken it w/ all three of my cycles. I have also been diagnosed w/ a clotting disorder so I will not only be on baby ASA but I will be on Heparin throughout my entire pregnancy when most people stop around 12 weeks.

Angela

[Kushka]

Thanks Angela. That's really put my mind at rest. Not that I don't trust RE, but you know....
You're a font of information by the way. Have you done loads of research online?
And congrats again Mama! You must be feeling so happy and excited.
kx

[Franca]

A Glass of prune juice everday sorted my constipation

[Franca]

Asprin 75mg tablets is fine for us to take...im on them too xx

[angelaezra]

Thanks Angela. That's really put my mind at rest. Not that I don't trust RE, but you know....
You're a font of information by the way. Have you done loads of research online?
And congrats again Mama! You must be feeling so happy and excited.
kx

Yes, I always research but most of the info is coming from my nursing background.

The baby ASA thought is the same theory for people who are experiencing a heart attack. They tell you to take a baby ASA to prevent further damage until you can get help.

Angela

[katie99]

Sorry to thread crash yet again!

Franny I'm reading and lurking, just havent really had too much to say thanks to fatigue and nausea -ugh. But I'm silently cheering you on!
Listen to Angela Colace will save you from feeling constipated (you can find it at any large drug store) - and since I'm sure that it worked for you - you'll be on it for a long time
I'm so proud of you for not visiting CrazyTown! Just dont even let yourself waver on your PMA - I'm pulling so hard for you that my arms hurt
The 19th is coming - you can get through this! - much love - xoxo

Kuska Baby aspirin is common here during cycling. I only stopped it at 10weeks preg. I'm thinking that I had a doozy of a headache one day from the progesterone too. I hope yours subsides. I know the wait is feeling like forever - but the 21st is coming - Thank God for this site and all of the support it brings us all. And not everyone has symptoms, just try to get through each day as best you can. How is your DH doing? - Big hugs to you!

Chris I know you're not posting much, but I get why you're not posting much too. Know that you are in my thoughts and that I'm pulling for you, as always. And Whhoo hooo for a SIRM grade 0f 95! I'm excited for your beta - much love & respect to you - xoxo
BTW - what sort of torment is not telling you the 1st beta until the 2nd one is done? Grrr!

Angela Congrats on your positive HPTs!!!

Good Luck to you all! - xoxo

[turtle0619]

hi everyone! i just got home from acupuncture so i thought i would hop on and do some personals before DH gets home and orders me off the computer!

claudia i cant believe you keep bleeding!! i'm so sorry...no matter how many times it happens its still scary. i'm so glad that every time you go get checked everything looks good. (they must be starting to think you are making it up just so you can get more scans!! ) do they ever say what they think its from if its not in your uterus?? please let me know how wednesday goes ok?? thanks for thinking of me..i need all the good vibes i can get!!

kushka its so good to have a 2ww buddy!! my beta is 4/19...so i think you'll be safe if you poas next tuesday! i am going to try my best NOT to POAS. last cycle it killed me to see the BFN, and it didnt help the pain from the neg. beta either so it only stressed me out more! i promised DH i wouldnt do that again, but i also said i might poas the day i get home from beta because waiting for that phone call KILLS me!! i really hope we both get our BFP's together, and you can give DH great news before his trip!! have you always lived in switerland? i would love to take a trip there someday.

anglea congrats again! sooo exciting! thanks for the advice on the colace. is that over the counter? i have no idea where i'm putting all this food ive been shoving down my mouth when i was on bedrest haha

bei ding dong the witch is here!!! wooohooo for AF!! isnt it crazy how excited we get for AF these days?? now whats your next step?? the ride is about to begin!! wooohooo xoxoxo

tammy i heard constipation was common, but i never got it last cycle either. like i'm not already trying to read into every feeling now i have to wonder if its just gas and bloating on top of everything else! i'm so glad your line is getting darker, and your beta proves those sticks right!!! grow beta grow!! youre pregnant! i'm so happy for you!! maybe the constipation was a good sign?? haha i can pretend right?? xoxo

drboots wooohooo for a beta rise!! sooo exciting! glad you had a good time in CT. and got to share the great news with your family!!

paty 11 follies!!!!!!! wooooooohoooooo!! and they are all growing together nicely! i have a feeling you will be triggering tomorrow night for sure!! grow follies grow!!! oh and PMA is positive mental attitude, and i'm sending you tons!!

lauren vegas sounds so fun right now!! DH's middle school has the last week of april off for spring break, and we are trying to decide if we are going to try to go away for a few days. i am thinking if we get our BFP we will go to NY and tell my family, but if its a BFN we will need to get out of here for a little bit to be alone...not sure where to go though. i'm hoping we get to go to NY!! i dont know much about FET's since i never had any to freeze, but like anything its a day by day process. i'm still crossing everything for your thick lining!! haha that sounds weird huh??

afm my bum is getting sooooo sore from these PIO shots!! no matter how much ice and rubbing after, the next day i am soooo sore! i have to keep telling myself it is all worth it. i am trying to stay away from crazytown. when i got home from acupuncture i went to the bathroom, and saw more light brown stopping, but more like discharge. i dont know what it is because it is WAY too early to be implantion spotting. i went back a little while later and it wasnt there anymore. do you think its from the PIO shots?? someone help before i lose my PMA!

[turtle0619]

katie even when you are crashing we are posting at the same time!!! hahaha
you dont know how much it means to me to have you pulling for me!! only 1 more week!! even though i'm not in crazytown yet is doesnt mean i'm not scared shitless!! i'm just trying to ignore it better this time haha
i'm so sorry you are still having nausea...that lil bean really want you to know its there! i hope it lets up soon so you can enjoy this wonderful gift you were given!! so much love for you my dear!! xoxoxo

[angelaezra]

Franny - Yes, the Colace is over the counter. You can usually find it where the laxatives are located at pharmacies.

Angela

[Supergenius]

So I have been following along but not posting lately, so very tired! I'm not complaining, just wanted to know I was thinking about you all & haven't left!

Congrats to our latest BFPs Tammy, Angela, Emmax, and Stephanie!!!

Franny - I am still sending all the baby dust I can muster to you!!! I was so happy to hear your lil embie hung on to the transfer, he'll be sticking around for a while I'm sure. Your beta date is my sister's birthday, so it's definitely a good luck day! Hang in there, girl!!!

bei - thank goodness AF finally got to you! now you can finally move on with this craziness.

Kushka - congrats on being PUPO too! btw, i am also taking baby aspirin (have been since I started stimming). it's part of my RE's standard protocol.

babyluv - how are you feeling these days? so wonderful you've already got the hb's! i can't wait for my next u/s on the 15th to hear mine!

paty - your follies sound great! grow follies grow!!

drboots - awesome beta! how many days past transfer is that?

helene - glad to hear you've got the house sold - one less thing to stress about, right? when is your next u/s?

latrell - good luck with your beta tomorrow! ((((hugs to you)))) stay strong!

hopeforbabies - i'm so sorry to hear it - my first cycle was like that. take the time you need to grieve; i was overwhelmed at how sad i felt, but it does get better. ((((hugs))))

tameka - good luck with your ER!!!

franca - i'm sorry but i've lost track of where you are in the cycle? are you PUPO yet? (this pregnancy thing has got my brain completely addled!)

xoxo + baby dust to all,
libby

[Lauren1171]

Angela - My last cycle ET was 17 days from the start of AF. This cycle April 10 was 17 days from start of AF. That's what's a little confusing. Tomorrow is my S&S, so I guess I will find out transfer date then. It just seems like I am going too long.