Fall 2010 Cycle Group

[chilipepperrose46]

Hi All,
I hope everyone had a great weekend. The weather here in the Chicago burbs was perfect today so I was just lazy all day. I sat in the sun and read and lounged. I know there aren't too many days like this left here this year so I plan to savor all the nice ones. I go for another sns tomorrow AM. Hoping those follies are growing nicely and maybe a few more popped up! We'll see!

Franny- Those numbers are amazing!!! This is it!!! It's the magic cycle!! I have everything crossed for you!! Can't wait to hear your results. I don't know when I trigger. I'l guess I'll know more tomorrow. Best of luck to you. Enjoy your pokeless day!

Tiger- I'm so sorry for your BFN.

Ester- I know, I'm trying. How are your furbabies adjusting?

I'll let you all know how things go tomorrow. I go for accupuncture in the afternoon. Whatever it takes!
Love hugs and baby dust to all,
Chili

[klinger13]

Franny - WOW, what a difference this protocol made!! I was so excited to read how many good size follies & great E2 level! YAY for triggering! And I just got back from NY last night. It was a great weekend and next weekend is supposed to be super busy up there with the Harvest Fest and that other festival you mentioned. They're expecting 3000 people for the harvest fest (Rosie O'Donnell and Rachael Ray among them according to town gossip LOL.) I guess the Fabulous Beekman Boys show is really putting the town on the map! I'm so happy about that too - back in the 50s & 60s the village used to get 10k visitors come to the Jewish resorts there in the summer, then it all just dwindled away. So it's great to see some revitalization there!

Tiger - I'm so sorry about your BFN. I know when it's my time I'll POAS too, just in case I need to soften the blow of a BFN. But your October plans sound wonderful! A couple trips should do wonders to refresh you before you move on to your next cycle.

Chili - Good luck today at your SnS! Can't wait to hear when you'll be triggering!

Ester - I'm so glad you get to bring Roscoe home soon. Fun puppy times ahead, so you'll have to share more photos as he grows.

annashope - YAY for deciding to go on with your education for your PHD!

Here's the list for today:


-hopefullintime (Dee) – Sept/Oct
-klinger13 (Amanda) – Oct/Nov
-yingz - FET Sept
-karin1 – Sept/Oct
-lauren1171 – Oct/Nov D&C then fresh
-Cheri76
-carebear77 (Carrie)
-Sher – FET Sept/Oct
-moorebaby (Ester) – Nov
-kbillsy – Sept/Oct
-amanda1979 – Waiting until January
-macfamily


-Wondercat – Sept/Oct
-annashope – FET October
-riogirl71 – moved to early Nov
-rypell1985 (Ryann) – Fresh cancelled, 4 Frozen, FET soon


-BLang4d (Brandy) – started BCP 9.3, start Lupron 9.17
-nbfun (Nancy) – starting BCPs 9.14


-lou71 - start Lupron on 9.7/baseline appointment is on 9.17/FET w/ 2 frosties planned for 10.15
-lauren319 – will start Lupron 9.7, start stims 9.14


-turtle0619 (Franny) – started stims 9.1, ER 9.14
-chilipepperrose46 – started stims 9.2




-dvcantu7378 (Victoria) – ER 9.4 w/ ET 9.7, Beta 9.17
-dawgs1257 – ER 9.3 w/ ET 9.6, Beta 9.20
-TammyS – started stims 8.28, Trigger 9.3, ER 9.5 w/ ET 9.8, Beta 9.22 (may POAS earlier)
-hopeforbabies (Teresa) – started stims 8.28, ER 9.7 w/ ET 9.10



on your journey
-Krys – going to move on to FET
-DCRunningMama
-Tiger04

[hopeforbabies]

Ah I am so glad to be back at work with a functional computer because I was going crazy not being able to check in on all of you! Sadly, I am still behind on what IS going on so I will do a few short personals and try to get back into the swing of things.

Ryann- I am so so sorry that they cancelled your cycle. Were they able to freeze any of you embies? I cant believe they would do that to you.

Tammy- Did you really put back 5 embies!?! Holy cow you are going to have a litter of siblings for Zach! How are you feeling? Do you plan to POAS and if so when?

Tiger- I'm sorry for your BFN I thought with your new protocal/drugs that things would have turned out differently.When do you get a chance to talk to your RE and see what he thinks is going on? Well in the mean time I hope you have a good time with your family at Disney World and know that my thoughts are with you.

Franny- How did your trigger shot go last night? Sounds like you made a good choice in switching RE's and that this is going to be a great cycle for you. Congrats!

Lou- Happy Belated Anniversary! How was your trip to NYC? What did you guys do while you were there?

Chili- Sounds like things are going well for your cycle also! When is your ER scheduled for?

Ester- OH! Your new puppy is just adorable! Congrats on your new addition.

klinger- Thanks for moving me on the list even though I've been MIA. Did you have a good time with your family in NY? Congrats on your 2nd Gbaby!

AFM- Our cycle went much better then our last cycle back in March. Then we had mostly C embies with a few B's. This time we had 4 A's, 6B's and 1 C! We ended up transfering 2 of the A's on day 3 and I'm still waiting to see if anything made it to day 5 to freeze (last cycle nothing did). I spent Friday, Saturday (my birthday) and Sunday on bedrest. I am so happy to be back to work so I can get up and move around. DH was a trooper and was at my beck and call all weekend getting me drinks and meals. Well I guess that's it for now I need to catch up on the rest of you ladies so hopefully more personals tomorrow.

[riogirl71]

Tiger - huge hugs hun, I am so sorry about your BFN, your plans sound great and you will have your baby to hold in your arms, the idea of a new donor is really great and hopefully that will give you your BFP!!! Keep me posted! Maybe we will cycle together?

Franny - great numbers! Woo hoo for trigering and I hope you have a great ER, let us know the amazing fert report you get!!! What was your protocol this time?

AFM - still recovering from a cough and so is our son. We did puppy training with our trainer, I swear she is the female dog whisperer! And our pup did so well! It is amazing to see her dog and how well behaved and trained he is. On Sat we had 5 dogs in our backyard! She brought hers over to our yard to train our dogs to be accepting. And they all did great! 4 1/2 german shepherds, the 1/2 was her springer spaniel who thinks he is a GSD! Other than that, just waiting!

[BLang4d]

Hello ladies, I hope you all had a nice weekend. Mine wasn't good at all. My daughter was at the high school football game Friday night and some girl attacked her, not once but twice and beat her up pretty bad...even kicked her in the face while she was on the ground. She's all black and blue, and of course everyone is dragging their feet. She was suppose to be arrested over the weekend but that hasn't happened. I'm so mad I could spit nails. So much for not being stressed out and to top things off, My clinic calls to say they are changing my schedule and instead of starting lupron and follistim this weekend, they want me to start this Wednesday. I don't know if I should be glad or mad about that! Sorry to vent. I just don't know how I'm going to deal with making sure my daughter gets justice while doing IVF when I'm suppose to remain calm etc. Any advice would be appreciate.

[karin1]

Hi Ladies! Sorry I have been on the past few days. My internet was down for a couple of days. We've had house showings and an open house on Sunday. So much going on around here. I have missed so much!

Franny--Yay for ER! That cycle went so fast! Good numbers too!

Chili--I would be stoked with those follies too! You cooked up some good ones!

Tammy--Did I read that you did 5 EMBIES???? OMGosh! You really went for it! I actually went back and read it a couple of times to be sure. Brave lady! This is the one!

Tiger--Sorry to hear about your BFN. I think that looking for a new donor is probably a good idea. I also know how difficult that is. You'll find the perfect one. Take your time.

Amanda--I'm glad that you decided to try for your own again before exploring ED. You have to try everything first. You're so young still and you need to be sure. Have you done acupuncture and herbs? It only takes one little egg.

Lou--Happy Anniversary! Your DH sounds like a sweetie!

Teresa--I was so happy to hear that you had ET. So sweet of DH to take such good care of you.

Ryann--So sorry to hear about what happened. On the bright side....you have 4 Beautiful Embies!

Lauren319--Stims tomorrow?

Rio--Puppy training can be so hard, but so worth it. I hope that you and your son recover from your cough. Get lots of rest.

Es--How's Roscoe doing? Did you get him? I love bringing home new little puppies. You just can't get enough of them. Take lots of pictures. They grow so fast.

Klinger--I can't believe you are a grandma! You must be so excited to have a new grandchild on the way. Your DD is lucky to have you.

BLang--What a terrible story about your DD. I can't believe that stuff happens. I'm not sure what I would do. My temper is so bad, I'm not sure I could contain myself. I would end up on the girls doorstep. What about the school? Do they go to the same school? Hopefully an arrest will happen soon and the girl will learn her lesson. I hope your DD is okay and you can get the mess cleared up soon. You definitely don't need this kind of stress.(((Hugs)))


AFM...Thanks for all the nice words about Hannah. Things are better for the moment. We had a long talk about our situation. She knows how much I love her. She apologized for her words and said she was mad and didn't mean it. We talked about how we would avoid a fight like that in the future. She was grounded all week and weekend...no tv...no phone...computer...music...no sweets...8:30 bedtime. It's so hard to do all of that. I feel grounded too.

DH and I went for a psych evaluation, sort of, on Friday. Not really an evaluation, just required to talk to a therapist about the whole process. She suggested that we print her profile and photos and put them in a safe in case we decide to share the info with our child...which we will do. Made it through that. My ED signed all of her legal stuff. We're supposed to get the legal clearance maybe today. I'm still on BCP and I think she is too. We didn't have time to get our b/w done on Friday. We have to do it this week. So far, things seem to be going okay. The bcp have my skin a mess...yuck! I was thinking about getting a Jessner's Peel on Friday since I'm on bcp. I was going to call my RE and ask him. I had one a month before our wedding and they really make your skin look so good after. There is a week of peeling, but worth it. I didn't think it would hurt since I'm not ttc right now and my ED hasn't even started stims yet. Any advice?

I'm sorry if I left anyone out. I feel like I just wrote a book. Have a great week everyone!


*Lots of love*

[hopeforbabies]

Karin- Sorry the bcp is making your skin icky. It actually helps mine and as soon as I go off of it I always break out. Hopefully the peel will be safe but I would definately ask your RE.

Rio- You've got a new puppy too? What kind? Sorry you and your son are sick but I hope you both feel better soon!

Blang- How awful what happened to your DD. I'm sending get well wishes to her and I hope that other girl has a long time to think things out in jail!

klinger- I forgot to mention that my first beta is going to be on the 22nd. I still havent heard back from the RE about my other embies and I think I will call them if I dont hear back in another hour or so.

[hopeforbabies]

ok heard from the RE out of the 9 left 3 made it to blast and were frozen this morning. The nurse that called said he wasnt the one who froze them so he couldn't comment on fertility, but said if they made it to blast and froze them the embies must have been good. I hope so!

[klinger13]

Brandy - I am so sorry about what happened to your DD!!! It shocks and saddens me how vicious kids can be and I can't imagine how angry, hurt, and stressed you must be. I hope your DD heals from the physical and emotional trauma soon and your stress levels can get back down. Those authorities better step up and do something to the attacker...it's outrageous that it's been this long without them taking action! I'll be thinking of you and DD.

Teresa - The trip to see the family was wonderful, thanks! And I'll have your beta date updated on tomorrow's list. YAY for 3 frosties!! That's great news!!

Karin - I was so happy to hear that you and Hannah had a good talk. I know there'll be a million more ups and downs, but I'm glad she apologized and things are more positive at the moment.

Rio - Sorry you & DS are still hanging on to that cough! Hope it goes away really soon!

[dvcantu7378]

Hi everyone, I have a question. I went to re today to get progestrone levels checked. I asked the nurse what they could tell from this test. I ask because my sister told me they can tell with the level if one is prego. She's done ivf before. anyway the nurse said that they want to check because if the body isn't absorbing the shot they will need to change the medication. So I say if they really want to know if implanation has taken place and levels so low why would they put me on another med. Anyway so what is the purpose? What is true? Victoria

[hopeforbabies]

Victoria- From what I've been told they give you progestrone to help support the pregnancy. I thought it was to keep you from shedding your uterin lining. If your body isn't absorbing it then they would want to switch it to keep you from getting your period and therefore losing your pregnancy. Does that sound right to everyone else?

My RE doesnt have me come back till my beta test. Should I have my progestrone level checked prior to that?

[BLang4d]

Victoria, it is my understanding that when they aspirate the follies the cells that would make the progesterone to support a pregnancy is also removed so they have to provide this hormone for you. They check the levels because you need to have a level high enough to support a possible pregnancy.

Thanks Girls for the postive thoughts and well wishes for my DD, I don't know what is going to happen but I just know justice needs to be served. All I know is I can't be held responsible for my actions once I start lupron. I have a friend who refers to lupron as b*tch juice so someone better make things right and in a hurry!

[rypell1985]

Teresa...That is such great news! Sounds like you had some wonderful embies put in! I am so happy that you have 3 blasts frozen AND you are PUPO!!!

Karin...That's great that you and Hannah were able to have that talk. My mom always said that if I was acting out it was because I wasn't spendin enough time with her, so instead of sending me to my room she took me places with her....EVERYWHERE! It seemed like torture at 13 to be seen at the video store with your mom on a Friday night, but I know it did me a lot of good! I had a MAJOR attitude issue when I was younger That's also awesome that you guys are really moving along in you donor cycle! I'm so excited for yoU!

BLang...I can't believe that happened to your daughter! I get so furious with kids sometimes...they have absolutely NO regard for what is right and wrong. I hope that you get see some justice before you start the b-tch juice!! I hadn't heard this about lupron, but I shoul warn DH before I start mine

Rio...My mom and DH have had this terrible cough for weeks now. I think it was the antibiotics from the ER that kept me healthy. I hope you both get better soon!

Chili...It was beautiful here yesterday! DH and just bummed around with all the windows open and watched the Bears game. I love Sundays Good luck tomorrow!

Ester...I'm doing alright, just being a bit of a Debbie Downer. I'm really angry with my RE right now, so I have been shopping around. I just don't want to switch if it will mean a delay for me! I'm also just waiting for this post cycle AF to rear her ugly face. RE warned me it may be a doozie and I have been VERY crampy today!

Annashope...Congrats on deciding to go backt to school! I went back and forth with the school issue after finishing my master's but decided I was done for now. I wish you the best of luck with that endeavor!

Tiger...I am so sorry for your BFN. It sound like you have so much planned to look forward to though! I hope you are able to enjoy every last minute of all of your fun! You certainly deserve it

Franny...Good luck tomorrow at ER! I can't wait to hear how many they get!!!!

Nancy...Yay for AF! Send her my way when you get sick of her

Klinger...I just can't believe you are a g-ma! I hope to look half as good as you when I finally get to be a mom!!!!! Thanks for keeping up with the list...you're doing a great job! I just wish I could move out of that damn AF section! Seems like I've been spending 11 months doing the waiting game!!!!!!!!!!!

Wondercat...I hope your husband called back! How annoying

Lou...Happy Anniversary! What a wonderul DH!

Lauren319...Stims tomorrow?!?! As for my cycle...I don't know WTF happened to be honest. I'm in the stage of hatng my RE right now and shopping around. I called her with idea to solve my problem and she wanted nothing to do with any of them. Infuriating. I should be pregnant.

macfamily...Welcome! Glad you joined us!

AFM...I just read my last post and you would think I was drunk when typed it! I've been avoiding the boards because I'm still in my funk from being cancelled. I think I'm coming around. Like i said above, I'm angry with my RE right now and am shopping around. I just don't know about shipping my embies to another clinic. I may go through my FET with her. I called the VP of the hospital I go to (I just happened to be her nanny when I was in college) and she put in a phone call to my RE just to check that she "Is taking good care of a dear friend". Here's why I'm pissed....

When she and I talked Wednesday night after realizing I shoul dhave started my Crinone the day before it seemed that she was leaving the decision up to me and DH, but she recommended freezing. DH and I decided we didn't want to freeze because she had no hard evidence that my cycle was effecting from starting 1 day later. When I got ahold of her the next morning she was very cold and said "I thought I made it clear last night that I will NOT do your transfer. We need to freeze the embryos and move on to a FET." I didn't like her tone and called my mom FUMING. She came and took me to church!!! Anywho, at lunch she and I were talking about it and googling on our iPhones and we stumbled upon the idea of thawing out my embies 1 day after being frozen because at that point my uterus would have caught up. I figured I had to at least ask. So I called RE and posed my question. She again sounded VERY frustrated with me and just said no. She offered no explanation and said I need to stop trying to salvage this cycle and move on. GRRRRRRRRRRRRR. I wanted to ask her if she had ever been through IVF. DH doesn't like that she made me feel like I was bothering her and didn't give me an explanation. We are slowly getting over it, but still pretty pissed.

So now here is my dillema. Before we knew how many made it to freeze RE said she would thaw 3 and if they all survived she would be okay with putting all 3 back. Now that I only have 4 frozen I don't want to leave 1 behind in the freezer all by itself. I want her to thaw all 4 and if they all survive then give me all of my babies. That freaks DH out a bit, but I just don't see how leaving 1 is a good idea. I wouldn't go through the prep for a FET if I only had 1 because there is the chance it wouldn't survive the thaw. Any opinions? I think my RE may think I'm nuts if I ask her, but I'm starting to find my voice in this whole process.

Sorry for the novela!

[annashope]

Girls the reason we all have to have a progesterone support is because the suppression portion of our cycle makes it more difficult for our body to naturally produce progesterone that is all. The cell (corpus luteum) which holds the follie is still able to make progesterone and it does I saw it on my ultrasound after my BFP but docs prefer to support pts with the PIO just in case

This is what my RE explained hope this helps

Rypell I am absolutely outraged by your RE and I am just blown away by your treatment. I have unfortunately dealt with mean insensitive docs and you are absolutely right you have to speak up for yourself. Ultimatly it should have NEVER been her choice as to whether to continue your cycle or cancel it was YOURS AND DH and I just don't understand how she could have done that against your wishes except that maybe this way she gets money from you for IVF and now an FET -sorry if I am adding fuel to the fire but I feel like often times these RE's and nurses have no idea how much waiting, praying and crying we all do and for then what is another month because they don't understand how for us everything is constantly "Waiting" ugh sorry I am so mad for you.
Last cycle my RE suggested canceling when we found out we would only had 4 follies but he left it up to us and we went through with it and got a BFP (of course we lost it at 6 weeks) but regardless now we have 2 frosties to transfer still but had we canceled we would have had to start all over and they just don't understand how tough that is. For most of us it is not just a month it is a continuation of years of struggling and they should be more sensitive.

Anyways sorry for another novel...lol You are in my thoughts and prayers

[turtle0619]

thank you everyone for the good thoughts and well wishes! i need them all and am thankful for all of your support!
i'm a little nervous for tomorrow. i've had some light brown spotting today, and i'm not sure what thats all about...i think its from all the estrogen they had me pumped up on, and then had me stop yesterday...i hope its not me ovulating early!! super scary!! bring on tomorrow so i can stop worrying...and i can move on to worrying about the next thing haha
so much love to you all!!

tiger i am so sorry hun! i think a month break is a good choice...de-stress and we will try again!! xoxoxo

teresa yay for being PUPO!! and 3 frosties taboot!!! awesome!!! sending you all the sticky dust i have at you!! xoxo