March/April 2010 Cycle Group

[Lauren1171]

MKD - I Did FET Friday too, and I feel nothing also. Probably still early.

Helene - I did a FET. I had 5 and used 3, so I still have 2 frozen. If this does not work I am going to do another fresh cycle though. The RE mentioned selective reduction for anything more than twins. I don't think I would do that but anyway my DH and I were out with another couple who is also doing a FET this week and we were talking about it. DH joked that when they are 16 he will decide which to selectively reduce based on their behaivor and grades lol. Can we just freeze them when they are teenagers???

[sas1122]

Helene,
When are you scheduled for your u/s? I am scheduled on Wednesday morning at 9:30! I am trying really not to worry, but this is the biggest roller coaster ride I have been on...no symptoms of miscarrying, but i didn't have any with my others. I didn't know anything was wrong till the u/s. I have been experiencing a constant headache. Not a migraine, but just a tension headache... I looked this up and it said this is normal, just continue taking Tylenol. All I can say, is that my pants are tighter then last week...I am still on so much progesterone, that too could be giving me a lot of the symptoms...Who knows! We have to keep positive! What were your Beta numbers? Just curious?

Franny and Angela: Wishing the best of luck...Praying for strong beta numbers!!!!


Stephanie

[lycase]

lauren1171 - I think freezing a teen would be great... maybe I can do that with my daughter until I get the guts to tell her what I think I am always walking on egg shells when she is around I am so afraid she will flip...

steph - my Betas are in my signatures... 426 and 1071 I think. And I already had an u/s but it seams to be an eternity for the next one on April 27th. I am worried cause when I mc my baby was 8.5 weeks and I am 8w2d today... so just worried his heart will stop too.

AFM - Did you girls see the battle over embryo donations over the weekend. The lady's name is Jen and she adopted embryos and used half like I did and got 2 little girls and so still 2 left and the donors want them back now...

I hope my adoption is anonymous enough that they can't come and take my embryos back?? boy oh boy.

Helene

[TammyS]

Franny and Angela...Best of luck today on your betas! I just got back from giving blood for my 2nd beta myself. They didnt send me last Wed after all...they made me wait. I'm scared to death. It's been a week and I had some really bad lower back pain last night and a little bit of cramping, too. I'm praying for all of us...and anyone I may have missed as well.

Lauren1171...Congrats...you're PUPO! Your DH's comments made me smile, lol. Thanks.

Helene...That's crazy and soo sad. I cant imagine taking your embryos back again.

Stephanie...Good Luck Wednesday! Soo exciting! The headaches are likely hormonal headaches...I get them, too. I only get headaches when pregnant. No tata soreness or anything here.

Claudia...Glad to see you're still hanging around with us. Hopefully, we will all be joining you over there soon. Everything going good now?

Anissabug...Hi and Welcome. 3xs is definitely a charm! Good Luck to you!

Y_ghazaly...Hi and Welcome. Good Luck tomorrow. I never got morning sickness or anything with my son...and so far so good this time too. No sore tatas...nothing. No symptoms dont mean anything ...except that you're lucky. lol

Lauren...ER today? Good Luck girlie!!!

Deb...Hi and Welcome! Good Luck today!!! I am pulling for all of us!

Emma...brown discharge is very normal for pregnant women...so no worries!!! Good Luck at your ultrasound!

Mkd....Hi and Welcome. The big O is very common ....no worries. The only time I really get all hot and bothered is when I am pregnant. lol

Amanda...Good Luck today!!! Keep us posted.

Paty...You're PUPO?! WTG! Yayyy!

Most women do not feel implantation...only something like 10% "claims" that they do. I think I felt it...but really it could have been anything. lol It doesnt mean anything either way.

Heating pads and hot baths are a big no after ET. You want your uterus to remain at body temperature.

AFM...just waiting for the beta results...which of course will come in today while I am at my sons surgeon appt...and probably while the doc is in mid-sentence...with my luck. This is such a stressful day. Zach was born with a large nevus (mole) on his belly that has to be removed before it turns to cancer. It's the type that can...and they want it off soon. Especially with my family history...both my parents died of cancer at very young ages. Yeah, no kidding. So, if you have any room for extra prayers today...please keep Zach in your prayers, too. Thanks.

[katie99]

Franny Finally your beta day is here, my dear friend. I'm wishing you all of the best thoughts thoughts and prayers today. I cannot wait to hear your results - I'll keep checking in all day for you. OMG, I feel like I am almost as anxious are you must be! Much love, good wishes and crossed fingers - xoxo

Kushka I know that it feels like Wed will never come, but just get through today and tomorrow - wishing you good thoughts til then - xoxo

Chris I havent stopped thinking of your day tomorrow either. As always much love and good thoughts for your beta tomorrow - xoxo

Angela I know it must have been a long feeling weekend for you. I'm crossed for a great rise in your beta today - good luck! - xoxo

[PatyPaty]

Angela, Franny - thinking of you guys for a great beta!

Ladies: my ET went great yesterday. Once we arrived at the clinic my RE suggested that we transfer all 3 embryos - he said that there were 2 that look good, but the 3rd embryo was not looking so great & it might do better if we transfer it. I was a little nervous because the thought of triplets freaks me out But my RE said that I had a slim to none chance of all three taking. Plus, he said that the 3rd embryo would have to be high quality if we wanted to freeze it & he did not see that happening. Prior to the transfer they gave me a pill so that I would be relaxed & it knocked me out for the remainder of the day - I think I'm still recoverying By the way we also got a picture of our little ebmies DH was so excited & after the transfer he didn't allow me get up from the bed. I think at one point I got up to get some water & he got mad at me I can get used to him waiting on me!

Now we have to wait 11 days to get b/w and see if I'm officially pregnant But I started taking the progesterone shots on Sat & the estrogen patches this morning. I'm going to try & keep myself busy & not try to think about it too much, becasue it's going to drive me nuts!

I'm trying to take it easy today & I decided to work from home. I'm trying to catch up on my work eamil - so I will do some personals later tonight.

love ya'll

[Lauren1171]

Tammy - i will be thinking about little Zach today. i am sure everything will go fine.

Paty - Was yours a fresh cycle?

Katie - How have you been feeling? I hope to join you on the other side soon.

Helene - I did not hear that story about the parents wanting their embryos back. That's crazy!!!

AFM - I am only 3dp3dt. It's weird doing the FET, because I have no soreness from ER, so it feels like nothing different to me. Because I was feeling completely fine and the ET felt like nothing more than a pap smear appointment, I did not do bed rest....yikes...lol. I know everyone else does. I asked the doctor who did the transfer tons of questions about things I could do. I went to do a couple of errands right after, but then I did take a 2 hr nap and didn't do much that night. The following day I went to the gym and walked on the treadmill only. I am going to go to the gym this week, but I am only doing cardio.

[turtle0619]

BFN for me. heatbroken, and out of hope. not sure if i'll be able to go on anymore.

[Lauren1171]

Franny - I am so sorry!!!!! I know exactly how you feel...I've been there before. Don't give up hope!! Take it one day at a time. It totally sucks! Just know that we are all here for you.

[claud662]

Franny-Words can't express the sadness I feel for you and Barry right now. I honestly know how much this hurts to the bottom of your soul and please allow yourself time to mourn but also find the strength to go on. You have so much love and kindness to share so whether it's continuing on another cycle, looking into DE, or other options I know that your dream to become a mommy will come true and this will be a distant memory. I love you and am always here for you so please dont' hesitate to lean on us for support and emotional guidance.

*much love always*

[lycase]

AFM...just waiting for the beta results...which of course will come in today while I am at my sons surgeon appt...and probably while the doc is in mid-sentence...with my luck. This is such a stressful day. Zach was born with a large nevus (mole) on his belly that has to be removed before it turns to cancer. It's the type that can...and they want it off soon. Especially with my family history...both my parents died of cancer at very young ages. Yeah, no kidding. So, if you have any room for extra prayers today...please keep Zach in your prayers, too. Thanks.

OMG I cannot imagine how stressful this day is for you dear. I will definitly keep you in my prayers for your son and your beta.

Hugs.

Helene

[lycase]

Angela, Franny - thinking of you guys for a great beta!

Ladies: my ET went great yesterday. Once we arrived at the clinic my RE suggested that we transfer all 3 embryos - he said that there were 2 that look good, but the 3rd embryo was not looking so great & it might do better if we transfer it. I was a little nervous because the thought of triplets freaks me out But my RE said that I had a slim to none chance of all three taking. Plus, he said that the 3rd embryo would have to be high quality if we wanted to freeze it & he did not see that happening. Prior to the transfer they gave me a pill so that I would be relaxed & it knocked me out for the remainder of the day - I think I'm still recoverying By the way we also got a picture of our little ebmies DH was so excited & after the transfer he didn't allow me get up from the bed. I think at one point I got up to get some water & he got mad at me I can get used to him waiting on me!

Now we have to wait 11 days to get b/w and see if I'm officially pregnant But I started taking the progesterone shots on Sat & the estrogen patches this morning. I'm going to try & keep myself busy & not try to think about it too much, becasue it's going to drive me nuts!

I'm trying to take it easy today & I decided to work from home. I'm trying to catch up on my work eamil - so I will do some personals later tonight.

love ya'll

that is great I wanted you to put all 3 back... you will definitly get pg way to go for being PUPO and only 11 os 2ww is amazing. So when is your Beta?

congrats to you and your dh.

Helene

[lycase]

Helene - I did not hear that story about the parents wanting their embryos back. That's crazy!!!

AFM - I am only 3dp3dt. It's weird doing the FET, because I have no soreness from ER, so it feels like nothing different to me. Because I was feeling completely fine and the ET felt like nothing more than a pap smear appointment, I did not do bed rest....yikes...lol. I know everyone else does. I asked the doctor who did the transfer tons of questions about things I could do. I went to do a couple of errands right after, but then I did take a 2 hr nap and didn't do much that night. The following day I went to the gym and walked on the treadmill only. I am going to go to the gym this week, but I am only doing cardio.

I know check it out search "embryo donation court battle" and I am sure you will get lots of results. The name of the a-mom is Jen.

So you are exercising already well that is quick but I guess anything to keep our mind off hey... You will be ok... keep it up girl.

Helene

[TammyS]

Oh Franny...I am soo very sorry. This breaks my heart. Please dont hesitate to lean on us. Dont give up on your dreams. Big Hugs!

[lycase]

BFN for me. heatbroken, and out of hope. not sure if i'll be able to go on anymore.

OMG - NOOOOOOOOOOO why is this happening?? I can't believe it... I am so sad and just dont know what to say. How hard can that be my God I am so sorry for you dear... I was pulling so hard for you girl. And I think I remember you have no frosties right? Oh what are you going to do girl... Sending a big hug your way??

I am broken and so lost for you.

Helene