April/May Cycle Buddies!

[Sunshine1576]

Mrice,
I was told the same thing about my lining, that there was nothing we could do, but 3 days later it increased so maybe it's true time is on our side! All we can do is stay active to keep the blood flowing, eat as healthy as possible, take the prenatal vitamins along with the regimen prescribed. More than anything I wanted to welcome you to the board, feel free to ask any questions to your IVF family, here you'll find the best support ever! Sunshine1576

[mrice94]

Thanks Sunshine1576 I really appreciate the welcome and the reassurance, I saw on a different thread that someone else had low level as well and 3 days later in increased and she got a BFP, so now I'm happy (still teary but for a different reason). I think these meds are really working on my emotions but it's all for the cause..... right!!

[faithful2011]

mo4sure and CT_michele - just wanted to let you know that it only takes one just one so lets just keep up the faith and believe that it wil work out you are both in my prayers and i believe you will get good fert reports tomorrow

[x0Heather0x]

Hi ladies! Im back from ER and they got 37 eggs. Thats the only information that I was given at this time. I"ll get fert report tomorrow. So Im not sure if anything was matured or what and I have no idea about DH frozen sample. More tomorrow. I hope all is well with everyone else. Much baby dust to you all! Personals in a bit! ~~Heather

[nicksgam]

JenMink55~ Okay, I am a HUGE POAS addict and normally have a large supply on hand but this time I hadn't purchased any. With my past 3 BFP I was able to get a very faint positive 11 days bebfore my peroid was due. So I started counting the days and realized my peroid is due in 9 days, so of course off I ran to the store to buy some tests. I POAS as soon as I got home and guess what?!?!
I got a very faint BFP!!!!! The 2nd light is faint but very much there!:lol: Trying not to get TO excited because it's so early but I have never gotten a false BFP before so I am praying it's right!!! This of course will begin my daily POAS craziness!!! Praying we ALL get our BFP with this cycle!

Yay for the faint line I bought a huge supply during my last IVF and after I saw the BFP, I POAS everyday, even after I saw the HB. DH told me he didn't think it was healthy, but it made me happy.

[nicksgam]

Back from ER...not so happy. They couldn't get to my bad side at all, so all those follies and eggs will just ovulate out. They aspirated everything on the good side, and ended up with 5 eggs. RE says he is very happy with that because when they started the ER the first 5 follies or so had nothing in them, just cysty. He thought they were going to get nothing. I am not so thrilled with 5. We have always started with higher numbers. On a brighter note, while the sperm is not fantastic (it never will be) they were happy with what they saw and are confident they will have enough decent ones to icsi all the eggs.

Just have to wait for the fert report tomorrow. Praying that 4 or 5 fertilise. Will be devastated if we end up with none or one. Transfer will be friday or saturday depending on number and quality.

I am off to lay down. I will check back later.

Mom4sure- so sorry to hear you didn't have great news either. I am praying for both of us that our fert reports are good tomorrow. I just can't imagine going through all of this to not even have a transfer, that would suck big time.

Praying all your eggs fertilize and thrive!!!

[mom4sure]

Hi Ladies

Thank you all so much for your PMA and your support. I am so happy to have such wonderful friends who understand how this feels. Thank you ((HUGS))

My RE also told me the same thing as you ladies did, that "It only takes one". So i am holding onto that. I pray my embies make it.

Michele I am so sorry they couldn't get to the follies on the other side, thats painful. I can only imagine how frustrating that is. I am sorry we didn't get the numbers we were hoping for too. I'll pray for us tonight and i know God will hear our prayers.

AFM After my ER I was more emotionally sore than physically, i thought... well at least i am not in pain. I refused the painkillers, maybe coz I was so mad and upset. But NOW OUCH!!!.. My abdomen feels like i've got needles inside me. I can barely walk and i am so sore. Hope i feel better tomorrow.


Baby dust to everyone



ME 39 (Tubal)
2 Natural pgs, both ectopic, resulting in one ruptured tube and one repaired tube
IVF # 1 – Ectopic
IVF # 2 – Chemical
IVF # 3 – April 2011 BFP

[JenMink55]

easley4-- O M G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



That is SO EXCITING!!! The 1st BFP on the board!!!!! YAHOOO!!!!!!!!!!

Heather-- congrats on so many eggs OMG! Your the Easter Bunny! LOL

DH wants me to POAS but I am so not brave enough to do it this time. I will live through all of your brave girls that POAS's!

[vicky1707]

JenMink55~ Okay, I am a HUGE POAS addict and normally have a large supply on hand but this time I hadn't purchased any. With my past 3 BFP I was able to get a very faint positive 11 days bebfore my peroid was due. So I started counting the days and realized my peroid is due in 9 days, so of course off I ran to the store to buy some tests. I POAS as soon as I got home and guess what?!?!
I got a very faint BFP!!!!! The 2nd light is faint but very much there!:lol: Trying not to get TO excited because it's so early but I have never gotten a false BFP before so I am praying it's right!!! This of course will begin my daily POAS craziness!!! Praying we ALL get our BFP with this cycle!

Woohoo congratulations You are a very brave woman! I've never POAS until I have to do my HPT on my test day and even then I don't like doing it!! Although if I did POAS and it was negative then at least it would prepare me for the actual test day...but I'm still too scared! LOL Congrats again honey - well done

CT_Michele - Sorry to hear your ER wasn't as great as you was expecting it to be (HUGS) but keep that PMA girl ! One is definitely going to bring you your BFP

x x x

[to_have_fun08]

Just wanted to drop in and wish Moorebaby and Michelle the best of luck. Hoping that your both get BFP's from this cycle.

mrice - i wouldn't worry about anything at this point. they upped your follistim because you weren't reacting like they would like. No big deal. the first IVF cycle is kind of a science experiment. they don't know how you will respond till you are actually on your meds so adjustment can be necessary. give it a few more days, sure your E2 levels will be a lot higher.

[Red_Riding_Hood]

Michele and Mom4Sure - so sorry that the ER didn't go the way that you wanted. I'm thinking wamr fuzzy thoughts for the fert reports tomorrow.

easley4 - Congrats!

x0Heather0x - Wow thats a lot! Congrats!

mrice94 - Welcome! The meds have definitely been affecting my emotional/mental state. I wouldnt worry about it since there are so many different factors that could change things in the next few days.

Quick update: Had our day 5 u/s and b/w. We had 5 follicles above 10 and about 11 that were below. Tech said that its still early and those were good numbers. Should see a lot more on Saturday. One was 13 and she said that would be the one determining when we'll do ER. She said depending on Saturday, it could be either Tuesday or Wednesday next week. DH and I are getting pretty excited, but trying to be realistic too. Just waiting to hear from the nurse on the b/w and whether they'll change my meds or not.

Wishing lots of baby dust, sticky vibes, and relaxation to everyone.

[DALLAS]

I am on pins and needles today. My donor is scheduled for her baseline and bw today. The nurse said she would call me and update me on today's findings. I havent heard anthing yet!!! I am so worried that the donor backed out and didnt show up today. I sent the nurse an email and asked her to please update me ASAP!

[DALLAS]

Just heard from my RE, my donor has 16 antral follicles showing on her baseline u/s. Im not sure quite this means??? What I have read about antral follicles it sounds like good news. What do you guys think? How bout you ghost?

[margi26]

STALKER ALERT!!!!! Had to jump in and cheer you guys on....a lot is going on now!!

Mooresbaby: Grow follies grow!! Just 2 days until ER!! This is gonna be it.

Blaqdyymun: Good luck with transfer...just a few more days until you are PUPO!!

Jen: Resting up PUPO -momma?! 2 girls sounds totally “perfect”!! I will be stalking for your betas.

Heather: WOw. Rest up...guzzle the gatorade. I had severe OHSS and know that it is nothing to take lightly. Take excellent care of yourself.

Sunshine: I know IUI doesn’t require the same level of rest, but take it easy during this 2ww...sounds like all went awesome!! And glad that your new job is going well. I am praying for you!!

Mom4sure: 2 eggs can lead to 2 embies, but even if only one...it really only does take one! Lou from our Winter Thread transferred one embie and is now gloriously entering her 2nd trimester of pregnancy!! Hang in there and think positively. And take care of those aching ovaries! I am 8 weeks pregnant, and my ovaries are STILL hurting.

NWQuiz: Get to sticking!!!

Anton: You are in my thoughts as you get ready to start. Will be following your BFP!!! I can't wait.

Dallas: AFC of 16 is terrific! Best of luck.

Tammy: How are you doing?

Lyd: Sorry about your ectopic....glad your PMA is up. FET here you come!!

Lauren: Good luck on that appeal!! I am sure it will go fine and you will be on your way in June. All this cycling can certainly mess with your system and your flow. Hope all is straightened out soon. Sending tons of baby dust your way.


Easley: I said it on the other board, but congratulations!!!!

Michelle: 5 is a decent #. Hang in there and I am looking forward to an awesome fert report!!

AFM: In case anyone is wondering, I have been dealing with SCH (subchorionic hematoma). It is leading to periodic bleeding, which has lead to periodic bedrest, but thus far everything is great with my little beans--I am calling them raspberries this month since that is their size. I saw and heard them today on u/s and they are doing great!! On target heart beats and size. Hang in there ladies!!! For those that don't know me, look at my siggie and you can see how much DH and I have been through to finally get where we are. (This was our 7th ART procedure) You are coming behind me!! Keep up the PMA. Take excellent care of yourselves....and get ready for your BFP's.

[moorebaby]

Results from today's SnS:

-Estrogen: 3,330

-Left ovary: 1 at 21x21, 1 at 19x18, 1 at 18x17, 1 at 15x13, 1 at 12x12, 1 at 14x12, 1 at 18x11, 1 at 19x14, 1 at 18x10, 1 at 13x9, & 1 at 14x11. So, the averages are 21, 18.5, 17.5, 16.5, 14.5, 2 that are 14, 13, 12.5, 12, & 11.

-Right ovary: 1 at 22x18, 1 at 23x22, 1 at 15x14, 1 at 17x16, 1 at 13x9, 1 at 13x11, 1 at 18x17, 1 at 15x13, 1 at 12x8, 1 at 10x10, & 2 less than 10. So, the averages are 22.5, 20, 17.5, 16.5, 14.5, 14, 11, 2 that are 10.

-Endometrial thickness: 12.1

I just took the Ovidrel (trigger shot) at 10pm & I'm scheduled to be at the clinic at 8:30 Friday morning & the procedure will be at 9:30....woohoo!!!