Fall 2010 Cycle Group

[jennieswa]

AF has arrived...I go for bw & u/s tomorrow....

Good luck to everyone out there...

[klinger13]

Lauren - your stimming is sounding fantastic!! YAY!! I'm feeling good and looking forward to my beta next Thursday. (If I say November 4th it feels like it's so far away, but if I say next Thursday it doesn't seem like it's so far away LOL.) As for the pineapple question - some people say eating pineapple (including the core) may help with implantation, just don't eat too much because it can cause uterine contractions. From what I've heard, you get a pineapple, cut it into 5 servings and eat a serving a day starting on ET day. Now that said, I actually did not get a pineapple LOL. I was going to but then I figured I tried a million different things when we were TTC naturally and none of those did much good, so why not just take it easy in my 2ww and have faith that it's going to work. So that's my plan.

Crystal - I am so, so, so happy to read your post!!! Woo-hoo for your E2 level looking good and can't wait to hear when you'll be triggering. Great news girl!!!

Ryann - Thanks and great to hear from you! Hopefully you'll get that good news to reduce the Lupron and I'm so glad your transfer is coming right up!!

Meinemo - Sorry your PMA is taking a ding right now! I'm hoping that it's just too early for you to get a positive and you'll be seeing that second line any day now. Keep your spirits up and I'm wishing for a great beta for you on Friday!

[BakersBaby]

Karin – Yay! The last BCP! Hope AF is soon to arrive!

Osi – 11 good embies? Good Job & Congrats! That is awesome news!

Freckles & Sonya – Good luck at your Betas tomorrow!

Lauren – Wow….that is great news on your follies!

Jennieswa – Good luck at your BW & U/S tomorrow. You have to be excited!

AFM – Still just waiting for AF. Due in the next 2-3 days. I just have this sinking feeling that she is going to be late. I hope not too late or I will have to wait until January for a cycle. Because of insurance and changes that would be sooooo bad.

~~Doing the AF Dance~~

[Anniegirl]

Hi ladies,

Just found out that none of the embies survived, our transfer for tomorrow has been cancelled. We were doing a 5 day transfer. That is all my clinic does. Anyway we are devastated and trying to figure out what our next step is. Thanks for all of your support. Good luck to all of you!

[Meinemo]

Hi ladies,

Just found out that none of the embies survived, our transfer for tomorrow has been cancelled. We were doing a 5 day transfer. That is all my clinic does. Anyway we are devastated and trying to figure out what our next step is. Thanks for all of your support. Good luck to all of you!

I'm so sorry! I hope they can come up with a better protocol for you next time. Or maybe it's time to find another clinic to do the 3dt instead. Rest and be kind to yourself today.

[klinger13]

Oh Anniegirl - I am so, so sorry! I can't even imagine how sad you must be. I hope you can determine a good next step soon and like Meinemo said, it may be worthwhile to check out some other clinics who are willing to do earlier transfers if necessary. Sending you lots of hugs and know you're in my thoughts.

[riogirl71]

Anniegirl - big hugs honey I am so sorry. You should try and find a clinic that also does 3dt. My RE says she will NOT wait for 5dt if she has less than 6 embryos to work with, the attrition rate on a petri dish is about 50%. She said there is no place like inside you. She will even do a 2 day transfer if the embryos are not doing well. Your RE might also be after some good statistics, so always be aware, my old RE was a quack. Lots of love and luck and I hope you get your miracle!

Freckels/Sonya - great beta vibes today!!!!

Tammy?

Meinemo - don't get down it is still early look at some of the girls here that got a negative to get a positive later!

klinger - how are you doing PUPO girl? going crazy yet?

Ryann - your dream will come true how is that puppy doing?

Lauren - great numbers! pinneaple during 2ww is supposed to help implantation, I ate it during my 2 - 2ww!

crystal - great news!!!

Margi - love the junkie comment, I can't wait to get stabbed with some IVF needles!

AFM - oh compared to all the POASing and Egg retireving my status is waiting. Get my baby in the box on Wednesday and my US on Thursday then on to the AF dance! DH was out of town so we only had once chance to try and get preggers au naturel, so I have a little prayer that it worked and I can cancel my IVF and get my $12,000 check back cause we got preggers alone! Far stretched i know but I can dream right? So if you have time, send me some preggers vibes, prayers and baby dust!

[margi26]

Anniegirl: So very sorry. (((HUGS))) take some time to take care of yourself...vent all you want: we are all here and can totally relate. This IVF thing is such a rollercoaster. Figure out what options you want to follow when you are ready.

meinemo: I hear ya, the 2ww is crazy-making. Hence, why we so often arrive in Crazytown as a result..try to stay positive...you are testing early...remember just a few days ago Kaylie (Freckles) was feeling the same?! And then she got a positive HPT. But even if you don't up until day of Beta, you never know and need to stay positive. Try to keep up the PMA...we are all rooting for you...and in just a few short days I'm gonna need you to keep me sane!

Bakersbaby: I am SO dancing the AF dance...so hard I'm putting a hole in my office floor and people are starting to stare. I can tell this isn't going to be the most productive two weeks for me at work...hm....

[DandMe]

Hi ladies,

Just found out that none of the embies survived, our transfer for tomorrow has been cancelled. We were doing a 5 day transfer. That is all my clinic does. Anyway we are devastated and trying to figure out what our next step is. Thanks for all of your support. Good luck to all of you!

I can't believe they did not do a three day transfer with just two embryos!! I am so sorry Annie.. you must be shocked and so sad. Please know we are here for you, and please keep us posted...

[margi26]

Riogirl: I am totally praying, crossing fingers and toes, everything for you! How totally awesome would that be? So, absolutely no AF dance for you-until you give the go-ahead.

Crystal: So wonderful to hear from you and a great report! Let us know when you will be triggering. A "lot" of follies is great, no matter what side they are on.

Lauren: Great report after only 4 days of stim. You go girl!

Ryann: So glad to hear from you again! I agree, will be a terrific way to kick off a celebration for me. I will be positively glowing at the reunion. Reducing Lupron sounds great...hope it happens and November 11 transfer is not far away! And I think 429 sounds like the perfect number. You have such great PMA. Love it.

Sonya: I totally LOVE your "progression" I hope to follow suit soon....nothing too gross for us ladies. For goodness sakes all that we have been through?! I first thought the SnS on day 3 was gross, but by this 4th cycle I had no shame and was like, "let's get this started!" And I want to know the facts. Just the facts, m'am! Thanks for all your leadership in the POAS-club. Maybe you should start your own thread with POAS tips? I think maybe I will call you the POAS-goddess. What do ya think?

Amanda: First, thank you for keeping up with the calendar for everyone. It really helps and is much appreciated! I think that makes you our "Captain". And I noticed that you said, and I quote, "just take it easy in my 2ww and have faith that it's going to work." HELP ME!! I need to feel that too....I am already trying to plot and plan and I am only 3dpo. I don't think I'm gonna make it....I admire your ability to be so calm. I am trying to distract myself, but it is so friggin hard.

[rypell1985]

Because this wonderful rollercoaster called IVF never goes as planned, my plan has been changed. As of this morning I am not suppressed, even with 20 units of Lupron for 2 weeks...UGH. 1 more week at 20 units, then back for a supression check on Nov. 1. FET has been bumped to November 18. What's the point in even being frustrated, right? I should have known nothing goes right with me!! At least they didn't find reason for me to need surgery this go around!

[klinger13]

Oh Ryann - that stinks!!! I'm sorry you're getting pushed back...FRUSTRATING!!!!

Margi - I have the benefit of being only 1dp3dt so maybe that explains my calm LOL. I'm sure by this time next week I will be putting Crazytown on the map! But seriously, after 25 2ww's over the last 2+ years I realized this is probably my last 2ww ever. We decided ahead of time that we would do one cycle and with no frosties and no fallopian tubes to keep trying naturally, this one cycle is it. I'm hoping and praying that at the end of this 2ww, we'll get that beautiful sticky BFP that will become our beautiful baby (or babies) 9 months from now. But since this is my last 2ww and last time being PUPO I guess I just want to try to enjoy it. Does that make sense? Or did my DH put something in my lunch to make me nuts?

[DandMe]

Because this wonderful rollercoaster called IVF never goes as planned, my plan has been changed. As of this morning I am not suppressed, even with 20 units of Lupron for 2 weeks...UGH. 1 more week at 20 units, then back for a supression check on Nov. 1. FET has been bumped to November 18. What's the point in even being frustrated, right? I should have known nothing goes right with me!! At least they didn't find reason for me to need surgery this go around!

Ryann; I think that' sucks. However.. it IS good that they are watching you and doing what it takes - no screwing around with this.. do it and do it right! More waiting is frustrating, though.. especially being on the board where most are moving along. I avoided the forums while in my 'waiting' period.

[Meinemo]

Anniegirl: So very sorry. (((HUGS))) take some time to take care of yourself...vent all you want: we are all here and can totally relate. This IVF thing is such a rollercoaster. Figure out what options you want to follow when you are ready.

meinemo: I hear ya, the 2ww is crazy-making. Hence, why we so often arrive in Crazytown as a result..try to stay positive...you are testing early...remember just a few days ago Kaylie (Freckles) was feeling the same?! And then she got a positive HPT. But even if you don't up until day of Beta, you never know and need to stay positive. Try to keep up the PMA...we are all rooting for you...and in just a few short days I'm gonna need you to keep me sane!

Bakersbaby: I am SO dancing the AF dance...so hard I'm putting a hole in my office floor and people are starting to stare. I can tell this isn't going to be the most productive two weeks for me at work...hm....

It's nice to hear that I'm not the only one struggling to do anything productive at work. And I'm laughing at your office dancing scenario!

[NancyB]

Annie -- I'm so very sorry. Like others have said, if your clinic refuses anything less than 5dt, then perhaps look elsewhere. My clinic prefers to do only 5dt; however, if they aren't doing well, they will do 3dt. Like others have said, my clinic says the embies do best where they belong (in us) and they'd rather get them in there. Again, I'm so very sorry.

jennieswa -- YIPPEE for AF. Hope b/w and u/s go well tomorrow.

Who is it that had beta today? Sorry I can't remember who it is but I can't wait to hear the results!!!

Ryann -- sorry you got pushed back. Better to do it right though than to go ahead when things aren't as they should be.

AFM -- Is it Tuesday yet? Wahhhh Dying to know how my embies are. I go in tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. Well ET is at 9:30. I have to be there at 8:30 and then lie on my back w/ feet elevated for an hour afterwards. Oh, I can feel my bladder screaming now.