Winter 2010-2011 Cycle Board

[Sweetpea614]

Hopisallihave- ok so i just went and checked my notes. I triggered when I had one at 13. Than I had 6 that were 14.5-17 and one at 22.5. I ended up with 6 so I'm assuming we lost the 22.5(too big by the time ER came or maybe a cyst I plan on asking next tiem I speak with them if I'm not preggos) and the 13 never made it. All 6 of mine were mature. I think those were the 14.5-17 ones. They also continue to grow after you trigger. I was told they grow 1-2mm a day after trigger.

Sunshine- This will be your cycle I just know it. Glad you dont' have to wait a cycle out.

Kat

[jkulab]

thank you ladies for your advice. i just bought a bottle of gatoraide and i'm chugging as i write . i'm going to for bloodwork and ultrasound tomorrow, so i'll mention it to my doc. i hope i don't have this!

[HopeIsAllIHave]

Kat - thank you so much for checking your notes! sounds like if not tonight, they may trigger me tomorrow! waiting on that call from the nurse.. too excited to sleep or do my homework! lol

[rypell1985]

Lou-congrats on your perfect embie!!!! I am thrilled for you and you will continue to be added to my prayer list every day! I also wanted to add that the theme to my sister's wedding on NYE was butterflies, as they symbolize new beginnings....like maybe the new begining of motherhood for you ?!?!!?

[nwquiz]

Sweatpea- you might not even have a limit on that insurance. remember what i was talking about the obama thing and limit on insurance? well margi is an example. she had maxed out and now see she has insurance again. so dont worry on that part/ how about lets concentrate on bringing that second line tomorrow first
Lou- All the best and may that little bean snuggle now and home to bring that double bfp line
Sunshine- Yay to that. we might be cycle buddies and hope into the prego site together. i like that pma.
Hope- Yes the follies continue to grow even after the trigger.
Cj- where are you today hope your day is okay for a monday/
as for me am here. as usual i check on you ladies any minute i get a chance to sit down. for those stimming grow follies. for those in 2ww bring on the pee and that second line
those waiting for af- witch bring on that ugly face this time. you will be a smily face for a change so we get things rolling.

[Lauren1171]

Hope - I am waiting for my nurse to call too! I hate waiting lol! I have lots of questions for her I don't know if my RE is going to trigger me when this follicle that's 16.8 reaches 20? That would probably be Thursday at the rate I am going. My nurse will tell me the appx sizes of the others so I will see what she says. What I really want to ask her is if any other patients do stims for 20 days. It is crazy!!!

Kat - My friend's baby is 2 now. She ended up losing one.

AHHH - The nurse called as I was writing this. My E2 is 2,473. She said my RE wants me to go back tomorrow (in the snow) for another useless S&S. It's not like the follicles are going to pop up overnight! She also said my RE wants me to know that if they do not catch up he is going to cancel this cycle. I asked why he dropped my Gonal F from the usual 450 to 300, and she said because at the beginning my E2 was too high for what the follicles were. Did I just give myself shots for the past 2 and a half weeks and waste all that medication for nothing??? And this is the 2nd waste of a cycle since I was cancelled last month because of low blood count. I see no point in going there tomorrow morning. I am tired and cranky and do not want to get up at 6AM to drive in the snow. I am ready to quit. I do not want to do this again in freezing and snowy February.

[HopeIsAllIHave]

Lauren - I am SO sorry! I got annoyed with your clinic just by reading your post. Did you get to ask the nurse what the sizes of the other follicles were? I always make my tech print out my numbers for me at the end of my sonogram. Did they suppress you before you started stimming? I'm no expert, but 20 days sounds unusually long for stimming. I'm soo sorry you're going through this. I would want to speak with my RE directly and ask a million and one questions if I were you. Wish there was something more I could do to help. I hate that you're feeling like this.

[Sweetpea614]

Lauren I'm so sorry. That totally sucks. Maybe we both should switch RE's and go with Tuft's if it doesn't work out. So if the cycle is cancelled it's still counted as a cycle for your insurance? I'm praying the ones you do have grow overnight alot. I've had some of mine grow 2-3mm overnight. Fingers crossed for you. Getting up at 6:00 to go get blood totally sucks in this weather.

Losing a twin must have been hard. They say that happens a lot though with IVF.

[penny100]

Kat - Wishing you get those 2 lines! I have been sending up lots of prayers. I am feeling fine. Not necessarily pregnant. There is so many things going on with my body & my emotions, I just don't know what to think. I really will be glad when this wait is over! It is awful. This morning I woke up & I thought I had my period, but nothing since then. And I am not even sure I saw anything now. It was really early & my husband told me he had a dream that I had gotten my period, so maybe I was seeing things. My heart sank for a second. I really don't want to test as much as I hate this wait. I have a pretty regular cycle, so I am imagining I am going to get my period before the 31st or right about then if it is coming.

Jeib - I had a couple of injections that hurt, especially at the end. I also got a bruise. If it's really painful you may want to call your doctor. Sorry I think you asked this a bit ago, you probably already got your answer, but I did not see anything, so thought I would reply.

Lauren - How frustrating! I can't blame you for wanting to quit. As I was going through my cycle I didn't receive a call back with instructions and it was over the weekend. Since this was my first IVF I wasn't too worried as I was only on my 4th day of stims when this happened & I was headed back in on Monday. It was Sat. when I did not get the call. When I went in on Monday they told me I no-showed the prior day & I was like what? I never got a call. Then on top of that they called me on my way home to tell me I needed to go home & take Cetrotide right away & that they may have blown my cycle. I would have really been upset if that had happened & this was only my 1st time! I wish you the best in whatever you decide to do. Try & stay positive, everything may work out just fine.

Sunshine - Sounds like you are strong as ever & right back in the game! Wishing every success in your next cycle!

Leorira. Best of luck to you too in your next cycle! I can see why you would be excited! It's another chance. I can see with what you have been through how hard it must be to have a strong relationship with God. Perhaps he will give you a gift & that relationship will heal. I went through a really difficult period in my life 3 years back & this is where I met Jesus. My life has been changed ever since, & it really does help when you are going through something like this. You are sooo strong though. I think much stronger than me, I don't know that I could go through as much as you have. I am praying this is your time!!!!

Tiger - I am beginning to understand all the fluctuations. My poor husband has to live through them. Next week Monday or sooner I will know. I don't think I am going to make it!!! This 2WW is the pits!

Lou - Congrats on being PUPO!

HopeisAllIhave - 12 eggs!!! Awesome!!!

For those who have gotten preganant under IVF, were there any changes that really stood out? Also, has anyone had implantation bleeding? If so what was that like? I did read about it because of my scare this morning & it indicated on what I found that it should be brown in color & not very much. Just curious in case anything else happens. And finally when unsuccessful & your period comes on is it normal under IVF? Or, did you experience changes from all the medication? Thanks for any help anyone could provide.

I am trying to remain positive, but I really don't feel pregnant. Is it the 31st yet?

Hope everyone is feeling well. Praying for lots of BFPs!

Darlene

[Sweetpea614]

Darlene you have to wait till the 31st to get your blood test? Wow I wonder why some facility make you wait that long. Makes me wonder if mine does it too soon. I have mine 15 DPO Egg Retrieval. Which would normally be when my period would start. I would test on Saturday at home with your urine. hehe Yes I'm being a POAS pusher;)

[riogirl71]

Penny - thank you for sharing the story about your pastor. If it helps any, I never had implantation bleeding or felt pregnant at all untill about 12dpo (dpo=days past ER) then I felt dizzy and tired. This time I had OHSS right when I got Hcg in my blood so that was different. The progesterone can make you bleed if it is inserts. So my point is a lot of women feel nothing different and get a BFP others feel something different and get a BFP so it is hard not analyzing symptoms but you should not take it as a sign of a BFN, you are PUPO!!!

Sunshine12 - so sorry about your BFN but glad to hear you have a plan for your BFP, super baby dust!

Lauren - fingers super crossed that you go through this cycle and get your BFP! My Re triggered me when my lead was 18. Your E2 looks great!

Hope - you got great numbers!!!!!!!!

nwquiz - when do you start stimms again?

Sweetpea - go test out those new sticks, come on - two gorgeous lines!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tiger - so glad you like your acupuncturist and she relaxes you so much, start seeing that baby and getting ready for it. Not going through this in the traditional way makes things complicated in our heads! BFP bound for you!

Leora- ouch, hope you feel better soon, you are so close now. I completely understand the excitment and fear all rolled together. This is your BFP time we are all waiting for you on "the other side" we know you are coming!!!!

Much baby dust!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[leorira11]

So much going on that I just had to write again today!

Hope (Ashley) - nursing? Cool! What kind of nursing are you interested in? I've never been interested in doing anything in the medical field, but the more I do the IVF the more I wonder if I should go back to school for a career in medicine.....My BA/MA are in Political Science with a focus on international political economics. Real useful, I know A Phd would be just as 'useful'.... but I love the research part, so maybe one day. (Plus I *love* the idea of being Mr. & Dr.!)

Sherry - I'm glad the bleeding stopped. The stims aren't so bad! The needles are really scary at first, but it's not so bad!

Anton - we are practically neighbors! I'm in Jerusalem, Israel - yay! Someone else in my time zone!

Kat - sorry about your kitty! We had our puppy fixed about 3 years ago (well, he's not so much a 'puppy' anymore, but that's what I call him!) We called the day we got him fixed "The day *he* became *it*". It's sad, but really for the best. I guess I'll be the Bob Barker of the board and say "Spay and Neuter your pets!"

Lauren 1711 - It's a small world that you are also in Boston! I always wonder if I will actually know people at my clinic. Too bad you are at different clinics though! (ShariS lives near me, but she goes to a different clinic too) ----- I'm soooo soooooo sorry things aren't going well in your cycle. Crazy to have 4 good cycles and then 2 not good ones in a row. UGH. I'm so sorry. I hope things turn around at the last minute.

jkulab - I never OHSSed - but most importantly - tell your RE *EVERYTHING*! and from what I've heard - invest in some Gatorade and CHUG CHUG CHUG

Ryann - I'm sorry you are having such a hard time. Being pregnant sucks. Oh - of course that's what we all want - but it sucks, let's be honest. Everyone wants that 'glow' and big belly - no one wants the puking and discomfort! Feel good honey!

Lou - I'm so happy that embryo did so well! What a good kid! When is your beta? I'm so excited to move you down to PUPO!

Rio - let's house swap! You could come enjoy the Middle East and I'll come vacation wherever you live! I'm so glad your NT went well - I was worried when we didn't hear from you ---- damned Pacific time! 10 freaking hours behind!

sunshine 12 - kudos on jumping right back in - it's really tough. We really really will be cycle buddies. I'm doing an antagonist cycle now too. AF should be here Sun/Mon (I stop my BCP on Friday) and I start stimming (first S&S) on CD3. One more week!

nwquiz - any idea when AF is supposed to get here? waiting sucks, but I'm glad to be cycle buddies!

Penney100/Darlene - I hope I can mend my relationship with God too.... in some ways, I'll never heal from what I've been through though....we'll see. I'm from the school of thought that not everyone has to be happy with God at all times. God is still there, whether or not you are okay with that. I really hope He helps me out, even though I'm upset with Him at the moment....----- as for your question - my BFN and BFP cycles have felt EXACTLY the same. I've never felt different at all. Also, if you get a BFN (which hopefully you won't), your period will be super heavy because your lining should be super thick. I'm usually a 'regular' to 'lite' tampon girl - but after a BFN I buy "super plus" and change them often. I've bled more heavily after BFNs than after childbirth. Just a warning!

AFM - I just had to come on here and move Lou to 'PUPO' and sunshine12 to 'waiting for AF'. No more bad news on this board, okay?

just one more week until I have my period and almost start stimming.... counting down the days...

Now I've got to head to bed. We have been a busy bunch today.






THE LIST:




-swaters2815 (Stephanie) - starting mid-January
-kbillsy – IUI 12.4, Beta BFN - saving up money to do it again!
-jmbella (Jenn) - waiting to start late-Jan/early-Feb
-Sunshine1576 - PLAN: Lap surgery, 2 rounds of IUI and then IVF in June (if not already pregnant!)
-deftonesmo - hysteroscopy 1.21
-Kynlee - AF started 1.18 - start Lupron Feb 6th - approx ER March 15
-margi26 – deciding on a dr
-anton - end of Feb


-leorira11 (Leora, aka listmistress!) - stopping approx 1.28 to get a period to start stims!
- Krisnjer - AF is here! on OCP, Suppression check on 1.19, ER/ET early Feb
-JustSoLost - on OCP - starting in Jan, approx ER/ET in early Feb, starting Lurpon 1.24, approx ER 2.14
-wannabeamum (Samantha) - AF is here! next scan - 1.31
-hotgreentea (Sherry) - suppression check on 1.18, start stims 1.23



-LYD10, waiting for AF, starting Lupron on 1.15 and stims on 1.29
- andrea3821 - COME ON, AF!
-nwquiz - waiting for next AF for IUI
-Sunshine 12 - waiting to start antagonist cycle



-NancyB - FET delayed to April
-andsahsa - FET, next appt 12.21
-Katie1231 - FET 2.15
luv2bamom (Subha) - FET on 1.25



-SDtrying#2 - ER/ET 2.7/2.11



-lauren1171 - start stims 1.9, approx ER 1.30
-Trusting (Amanda) - started stims 1.10
-amanda1979 on Lupron, start stims 1.12 - delayed because of a stupid cyst....started stims 1.14
-HopeIsAllIHave (Ashley) - on OCP - starting Lupron on 1.6 and stimming on 1.15
-Tiger04 - AF is here - after baseline on 1.17, starting Femera for IUI on 1.25/26
-Kimber Baby - starting Lupron 1.3 - started stims 1.18
-jkulab – start Lupron 12.2, start stims 1.21
-TammyS – AF is here! baseline on 1.20, start stims on 1.22, approx ER 2.1



-lynniecat - started stims 1.4 - ER 1.16




-CjofNC (Carol) – Waiting to do IUI w/ injectables or IVF - for now, 2ww of regular cycle (hoping for a miracle!)
-krcaja (Kristin) - ER 1.11, ET 1.16, beta 1.28
-Sweetpea614 (Kat) - ER 1.14, ET 1.16, beta 1.28
-Penny100 (Darlene) - ET 1.17, beta 1.31
- lou71 (Lou) - started stims 1.11, ER on 1.21, ET 1.24




-anacris (Nov) – FET 11.29, Beta 12.11 = 444, u/s on 12.28 - one happy, healthy baby!
-rypell1985 (Ryann) – start Lupron 10.11, lining check 11.29, FET 12.3, Beta 12.15 = 275, beta #2 = 824 - u/s = twins!
-annashope – natural IUI 12.2, Beta = 247, Beta#2 = 725 - one happy, healthy baby!
-kildean23 – FET 12.14, beta 12.27 = 565!, 2nd beta = 1315!, u/s on 1.6 - 2 sacs! next u/s 1.31
-taxcplforivf (Ginger) – start stims 12.4, ER 12.15, ET 12.20, beta 12.29 = 68!, beta #2 - 1466!, u/s 1.17
-BakersBaby (Kelly) – start stims 12/3, ER 1.13, ET 12.16, beta 12.30 = 365!, beta #2 1.7 = 3300, u/s one happy, healthy baby! OB visit on 2.2
- Karian - SURPRISE SPONTANEOUS BFP! beta = 101!, beta #2 - 566, u/s 1.18 - one happy, healthy baby!
-kariberri517 - 3dt on 12.10, beta on 12.27 = 392, 12.29 = 472, 12.30 = 576... waiting....


-Krys – started estrogen 11.11, FET 11.30, Beta 12.14- BFN
-Cshell717 (Mishell) – start stims 11.22, ER 12.3 w/ ET 12.6, beta 12.20 -BFN
-x0Heather0x – FET, b/w 12.3, u/s 12.10, FET 12.16, beta 12.28 - BFN
-Riya - beta on 1.7 BFN
-Jamiep03 - ET 12.27, beta 1.9 = 21.8, chemical

[leorira11]

one more thing..... I thought Tammy and I could be friends.... until I saw on facebook that she is a Cleveland Browns fan. I may be far away from my hometown, but Steelers pride is in my blood! I may never have watched a football game in my life (or even know what the rules are), but my dad and brothers would kill me if they knew I was friends with a Browns fan.... so, sorry Tammy!



Super Bowl... HERE WE COME!

[Sweetpea614]

Darlene don't worry about not having any symptoms. Every pregnancy is differant and not everyone has symptoms prior to missed period. Your HCG is not high enough to cause pregnancy symptoms. Not everyone gets side effects from the progesterone. You will get your BFP on the 31st.

Leora- Ya I feel bad but they have to be neutered I don't need him spraying around the house. YUCK Gross Smelly (I'm OCD when it comes to cleaning and having my house smell nice, I make chris clean the litter box everyday) Once they start they dont' stop. Plus I have another cat in the house and they say they will still sometimes spray even sooner.

Ryann- My gf had horrible morning sickness too. I did with my son but it was the entire 3 month. Couldn't keep anything down and lost weight. I hope you start feeling better soon.

riogirl71- I'm thinking of testing tonight if I can hold my pee long enough. I will definitely test in the am.

Kat

[Lauren1171]

Thanks everyone for the support. I doubt there will be much of a change overnight so I am prepared for cancellation! A couple of gfs of mine are going to Vegas for Superbowl weekend. I said no since I spent 300 on meds and was planning to spend another 250 of surgery yearlt deductible. Now I was thinking I should just go! Then I thought DH might not like it. Then I thought F-him, he has done nothing for the past 2 cycles lol. I was seriously considering it, then my friend tells me all these cops they know are going too. DH would LOVE that! LOL Pictures on facebook of me and a bunch of state troopers lol! And they all cheat on their wives! So um that's a NO lol!

Leora - Ya how weird to have all good cycles and then this. Even my last cancelled cycle was great other than my blood count since I bled to death that month. Counting down to your AF!!! I am rooting for the Steelers now. Everyone in Boston hates the Jets so we were all happy last night. I for sure take Steelers over Green Bay!