Fall 2010 Cycle Group

[hopeforbabies]

Lauren319- WoooHoooo! That is an awsome beta congrats I'm so happy for you and your DH! Since you did PGD does that mean you get to skip all those first tri. tests?

Lou- They say that extra salvia is a sign of early pregnancy.

[FrecklesDC]

Hello everyone. I haven't posted in a while so I thought I would go ahead and say hello. I have been so busy lately!

Just had my ER this morning and we got 7 eggs. I have some pressing questions for those who have been through extreme pain after the ER. I have horrible back pain and when I stand up, I feel lightheaded and see black (almost like I'm going to pass out.) I am hurting sooooooo bad and I hope this goes away by the morning. Can anyone help? I don't have much spotting but I am in such pain. Any advice to calm me down would help. The Vicodin isn't working all that well for the pain.

Thanks so much for any responses!

[karenthescorpio]

FrecklesDC- my last ER was painful like yours. The vicodin didn't do much but make me sick at my stomach. I took 3 extra strength tylenol. That was the best pain relief. Tomorrow you should feel much better. You'll be sore but not "in pain" like you feel today. Drink alot of water and rest!

Karen

[karenthescorpio]

Lauren319- CONGRATS! YOU ARE PREGNANT! WOOT WOOT!!!! I know we don't really know eachother. I cycled last fall and was preggers for a while...and some of the ladies in this group were former cycle buddies. But know I'm really excited for you. I look forward to joining you in the pregnant after treatment section!

[Lauren319]

Karen - Thanks! Looks like you're doing ICSI with PGD too. Can't wait for you to join me!

Rio - Was it you that asked me why I would still do a CVS? If so, it's because I'm not using PGD to make sure the embryos are strong or for Down's. I'm a premutation carrier of fragile x and because the PGD results are only around 90% accurate, they suggest I do a CVS. I know an amnio is less invasive, but I'd really rather just get it over with seeing as how it'll hang over me when I'm telling people, etc... I am, however, going to check with my doc.

[karin1]

Lauren319......Congratulations Mama! I am so excited for you that I feel like it's happening to me. It must feel so good to say..."I'm pregnant!" Are you going to tell everyone right away or wait a few weeks? Love the ticker...BTW.

Krys......Congrats to you too Mama! So happy for you!

Teresa......So sorry to hear about the loss of one....but so HAPPY about the continued good health of the beautiful one growing inside. Can you believe that you are graduating to a normal OB? Awesome.

Meinemo.....Wow....those are good sized follies. Good luck on ER!

Kynlee......Do you plan to POAS? Or be strong like Lou?

Lou.....I'm hoping that all of your odd symptoms are pregnancy related! You are such a trooper to hold out until beta.

Ryann......Cute puppies! I'm dog sitting for a 5lb yorkie named Skippy for 8 days. He's such a cute, sweet little guy and Jack loves him, but that little booger barks at everything. He's also been known to pee in my house. I have to take him outside to potty every 2hrs because I'm afraid. So....now when I think about getting another.....maybe not...at least not until we get a yard. He also wakes me up a few times in the middle of the night licking my face or hand because he misses his mom. Good luck! At least you have something to keep you busy during this IVF craziness.

Ester.....always good to have a plan! Love your positive attitude!

Blang......There's lots of ladies that have neg HPT and pos BETA's. I'm praying you're one of them. (((HUGS)))

Freckles.....I hope that you called your RE and you're feeling better soon. SEVEN is great!

Franny & Chili....thinking of you!


AFM.....Nothing new except the agency emailed me yesterday to give me a heads up. My ED wants to try to change our ER day because one of her professor's is giving a big exam that day. I haven't heard from the RE office. I decided not to call and ask. If they change it, they'll call me. I'm hoping that my RE said to suck it up and let's get this over with. I don't think that he will change it. It's an estimated date anyway. You never know how you will respond to meds. I'm sure that my RE would give her a note saying she had surgery and she could buy time and take the exam later. Sorry to sound unsympathetic. I'm so ready to get started again. I have an appointment for u/s on Thursday am. Then I will be going to Vegas in the afternoon to meet DH. We're going to dinner and to Blue Man Group. Then on Friday am, I will be at the Spa and he will be golfing. DH is speaking at a conference and I decided to go meet him and do something fun before I start lupron on Saturday. I will be home by Friday evening. It's a short trip, but I'll take it. We've got a kid and 2 dogs to get home to....and another open house on Sunday.

Seeing all of these BFP's is really giving me hope that it can happen for all of us. Keep it coming!


*Lots of love*

[jenna81078]

Hi all. Good luck to all of you. I am new to this board, and it's my first IVF cycle in November as well. Daily bloodwork & ultrasounds being 11/8. I will continue to think good thoughts for you (& me!) and in the meantime try to figure out what all these letter codes mean. Can you tell I am new at this? I have been on BCPs for what seems like ages now, and my first consult is next week. I am scared, anxious, but READY for this process to finally begin. DH & I laugh about how many tears we've shed, and no part of the process has even started yet! Again, best of luck to you, and I'll be checking in soon.

[moorebaby]

quick post...

lauren319- i'm so freakin happy for you...congrats!!! is your 2nd beta on thursday?

lou- thinking of you & praying for you.

tammy- how are you doing sweetie?

franny- how is barry? how are you feeling? think of you often

[margi26]

Lauren319 WOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!! That's what I'm talkin' about!!! You knew it, I knew it, we all knew it, but now it is official!! Move that woman to the "BFP" section!! I am so happy for you....worth every second....sets the tone for those of us following behind ya! We are gonna ride in the wake of your BFP wave...


AFM: AF made her appearance! knocking me down something fierce , but I am up for it!! This cycle is gonna be it for me...I feel it. Gonna beat odds! Go in on Thursday for beginning tests and u/s. Have HSG to be scheduled for next week....I am a bit nervous about it. I've read some unpleasant tales, but it is necessary and may even help so I will suck it up. I have been through so much pain this past 2 1/2 years, but will all be worth it....

[Anniegirl]

Hello girls,

Andrea-congrats on the 8 eggs, that is great!

Ryann-I love hearing about and seeing pics of the pups. I have a maltese and a border collie, they are busy girls but I love them!

Tess69-How did your beta go?? Any news?

Sonya-I hope everything goes well with your ER

Klinger-Hope you get great news at your SnS on Thurs

Meinemo-Good luck with your ER!

Lauren319-CONGRATS ON YOUR PREGNANCY! That is amazing news!

Krys-Congrats!!

Lou-hang in there, 4 more days!! Lots of luck!

Jenna-Welcome!!

Margi-Yeah for AF finally arriving. Now let's get it started! Good luck with this cycle and keep up the PMA!!!

AFM-I have my second set of labs tomorrow. I continue to feel nervous and excited, hopefully everything continues to go my way! Talked to the Doc today, he said my ER could be anywhere from the 18th up to 4 days later. I am hoping for the 22nd!
Starting to feel a little moody, but I think that I am locking it in! I hope my collegues don't hate me! Sorry if I missed anyone!

[Lauren]

Lou-wow I hope all is well with franny! Sounds like she has been thru alot. Sorry if I was over the top but I think ur symptoms are real!!! Only a few more days. Oh and I give u alot of credit for not POAS !

Lauren319- congrats!! Great beta. Keep us posted:)

andrea-fert count? How are you after ER? hope ur feeling well. Cheering those embryos on!!!!

Krys-congrats!!!!

Margi-yay for AF!!! Best of luck with the start of ur cycle! I should be ER around oct 29 or after. Getting excited!!!

AFM- just getting excited!!!! Not lookimg forward to shots again and im always worried I did it wrong and the medicine wont work! Do u ladies think I have a better chance of responding bc I have more antral follies this cycle? Or does it mean nothing?? My poor DH said he didnt wanna think much about it bc last time he was very disappointed and he is def thinking about it! We are both excited!!

[andrea4]

Lou - you are totally preggo. Cannot wait for the update.
Lauren319 - Congrats again. I am so happy for you and sending lotsa positive thoughts your way! Hooray!!
Meinemo – I just did my first PIO this morning. It was not as terrible as I thought. DH did it for me and massaged the area for a minute or two, which helped. Like everyone else already said, I kept it at room temperature. I bent over a table with my toes pointed in and with my weight on the non-shot side. It seemed to help. I also walked around for about 10 minutes right after the shot and then sat on a heating pad for about 5 minutes. Seems a bit of a crazy routine, but it was not so bad.
Sonya – so many good follies! Thinking of you on ER day.
Krys, Tess and Brandy – Great numbers for your betas! Baby dust!
Amanda – Keep those follies growing!
Anniegirl – Hoping for the 22nd for your ER date!
AFM: Out of the 8 eggs, 7 fertilized – 4 abnormal and arrested; 3 growing as of today. But, it is going to be a day 3 transfer. I was a bit bummed because day 5 has a higher success rate, but staying positive and hopeful. They said I had a 4 cell 1 grade, 4 cell 2 grade, and a 2 cell 2 grade. I have no idea what that means. All I know is our transfer is bright and early – 7am procedure. I feel like it is Christmas and too excited to sleep. Do any of you ladies know what the cell/grade means? Well, I am thinking of all you wonderful women and sending you all tons of baby dust from Minnesota!!

[Anniegirl]

Andrea4-Where are you from in Minnesota?? I am originally from ND and went to college at University of North Dakota (GO SIOUX!!!!!) Just curious!! Lots of baby dust to you!!!!

[andrea4]

Andrea4-Where are you from in Minnesota?? I am originally from ND and went to college at University of North Dakota (GO SIOUX!!!!!) Just curious!! Lots of baby dust to you!!!!

Hi Anniegirl - DH and I live in Northeast Mpls. We love it. Where are ya at now, Annie? Still ND?

[amanda1979]

Tess - How was your beta??

Teresa - I'm so sorry about your twin, but you have a beautiful baby in there that is so lucky to have you as a mommy! I hope we get to carry girls together!!

Meinemo - WOW!! Those follies seem pretty big to me, but I'm not doc. Good luck on your ER!

Krys - WOOHOO!!!!!

Brandy - You never know! PMA! Good Luck!!!!

Karen (scorpio)- It'll work!!!

Ryann - I don't know why I find it hysterical that your ticker is backwards, but I can't stop laughing about it.

Lou - I can't believe you haven't POAS. I'd be going CRAZY.

AFM - I'm pregnant, *****!! Beta was 210. I have bw on Thursday and then bw and ultrasound next Wednesday. Woot!

You are too funny and CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! I am so excited for you gives me hope