April/May Cycle Buddies!

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Sunshine1576
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Re: April/May Cycle Buddies!

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Crashing....wanted to check in on all my April Cycle buddies, and I am SOooo excited to read so much good news! Anton I can feel it, you will be next! Dallas congrats on twins that is a blessing! Bliss, I am so thrilled to read everything is going well and I know you cannot wait to get home to dh! Enjoy every moment of your pregancy, I cannot wait to be joining everyone! :D

AFM: starting Femara tomorrow night, 1st baseline 5/31 AND we're being more aggressive this cycle :D . Doctor has me on 150 units of follistim (previously 75iu) shooting for more follicles, but doctor lies to only use 3-4 follies for an IUI, I'm just thinking the more we have, the better our outcome but I am being risky...
Married 13 yrs
36, unexplained
1 natural pg- m/c at 7 wks
(2010-2012) 4 IUIs, 2 IVFs
FET cycle 2/25/2013
Beta: 95, 390, 1361
3/27 HR 140
4/10 HR 184
4/17 Released from RE
6/21 Found out we are having a BOY!
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Re: April/May Cycle Buddies!

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I hope everyone is doing well
Anton you will get you great new on sat I can feel it..it is your time :D
Bliss how are you feeling do you know when you go for your ultrasound?

As for me got the third beta and proges back today....Beta was 875 and Proges was 231...DH and I are excited we get to see our little one on June 9th...that is not going to come soon enough
Well hate to cute this short but have dinner to cook
Baby to dust to all and keeping you all in my prayers
Me 31 PCOS
DH 31 Strong swimmers
Fall IVF - MC
Started BCP then Lupron Shots 4/4

ER on 5/5 ET on 5/8 beta #1 5/19: 44 next beta 5/23 258
5/26 beta 875 progest 231
05/31 beta 2681 progest 203
U/S 6/9
MC again at 9weeks
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Re: April/May Cycle Buddies!

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Dallas- that is spectacular!!! Congrats on the twins and the heart beats. AWESOME!

Deftonesmo- I think that this last test officially counts as a BFP. Great work momma!

Jmbella- What great results! Was that beta from today or yesterday? Either way it looks like things are really moving for you. I am nervous because looking at all the results on the board and doing the math it seems like everyone else is more than doubling and I am slightly less. Plus I still have very limited symptoms. U/S is scheduled for next Friday the 3rd. I think its going to be tougher than the 2ww. How about you, any symptoms?

AFM- I am home in Michigan! I had a heck of a time getting here though. Last night I was supposed to fly into Lansing after flying into Detroit from Atlanta, but with all the storms yesterday my Detroit flight was delayed and I missed my Lansing flight.

I had an important meeting this morning in Lansing at 8:30 and there were no other flights available until today at 5 PM. So I commandeered an car company to drive me to Lansing. Problem was, I was separated from my luggage which also meant I was separated from my estrace (I was smart enough to put the progesterone in my purse). When I realized I didn't have the meds I tried to get my baggage out of the holding area (they were still heading to Lansing without me) but Delta wouldn't help me.

After crying and calling my husband to possibly have him drive 4 hours and meet me in Lansing with estrace from home it finally occurred to me to page my RE. When he called he was like "oh don't worry about it, you can go a day without estrace." I thought...hell no! If something were to happen to this pregnancy I would never forgive myself. But I didn't know what to say to my RE. Finally after several seconds of silence I said "you do remember that I am pregnant right?" I was serious because it was after hours and I knew he didn't have my chart. Plus I go to a BIG clinic and sometimes wonder how much he remembers me. The only thing is, he had called me and left me a message that very morning congratulating me on the pregnancy (his nurses were the ones who told us, it was the first time I heard from him since the transfer). So it probably was bad form to remind him that I was pregnant and it didn't come off quite right. He seemed really ticked off that I asked him and I felt pretty bad. Oh well, ticked of or not, I think it hit him how worried I was and he called in a prescription to a 24 hour Walgreens in Lansing. What a ride! I hope the stress of the whole thing didn't hurt the baby(s). I will apologize to my RE next Friday when I go in for the u/s.
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Me 36- no tubes
DH 37- no issues
IVF 1 - 3 Chemical and 2BFN
IVF #4 FET- DD
IVF#5- BFN
FET May 11 2013- miscarriage at 8 weeks
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Re: April/May Cycle Buddies!

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Bliss- Oh my goodness what a stresser with all of your meds...well atleast you were able to get them I don't know what I would have done...The only signs of being preg right now are feeling a little sick at time, my boobs are so sore(sorry TMI) and I have had some cramping but my nurse and everyone else I have talked to say that is normal because of everything shiffting around. I understand about your numbers I have been thinking the same thing with mine..My third beta was just a little higher then your second and well I can not help to worry, but I do the same thing looking at everyones numbers and keep wondering if mine are good enough..because if they were then my doc wouldn't be sending me for a fourth beta but I guess they know best right... Well I hope you have a great weekend with DH enjoy your time together Im sure he is so excited to see you!!!

Oh and the beta was from today
Me 31 PCOS
DH 31 Strong swimmers
Fall IVF - MC
Started BCP then Lupron Shots 4/4

ER on 5/5 ET on 5/8 beta #1 5/19: 44 next beta 5/23 258
5/26 beta 875 progest 231
05/31 beta 2681 progest 203
U/S 6/9
MC again at 9weeks
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Re: April/May Cycle Buddies!

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Jmbella- your beta is doubling in LESS than 2 days...that's great. I think you are very preggo my friend. :-)
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Alisa
Me 36- no tubes
DH 37- no issues
IVF 1 - 3 Chemical and 2BFN
IVF #4 FET- DD
IVF#5- BFN
FET May 11 2013- miscarriage at 8 weeks
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Blissful and jmbella- Congrats on GREAT numbers! Can't wait to find out how many beans you each have!

Dallas- TWINS!!! I am so excited for you! I didn't know that you were in NC. I am too, and I guess Margi is as well! Lots of us here!

AFM- Still grieving the loss of our little bun in the oven, but we are trying to move forward. We are going on vacation next week, and we are excited to get some nice relaxing time together. When we planned this vacation we said we would either celebrate, or I would enjoy a lot of wine and Sangria! Looks like I can enjoy some treats this week!

Thanks everyone for all of your support. I don't know how I would make it through this without you wonderful ladies! I am so excited that we are getting some good news on the board!
Me 34- mod endo
DH 36- perfect
IUI x 4- BFN
IVF #1 01/11- BFN
IVF #2 04/11- BFP- M/C at 6 weeks
FET 7/21/11- BFP on HPT 7/26!!! beta 8/1- 980; beta 8/4- 2565; beta 8/8- 9964
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Surprise pregnancy! Positive HPT 12/30/12
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Re: April/May Cycle Buddies!

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WishingandHoping: Glad you're hanging in there. Have a nice summer and keep us posted on your FET!

Dallas: Twins! Wow! Awesome! Two for the price of one! :D :D

Bliss: Stressful situation! Hope you can relax at home!

JmBella: great beta! congrats!

Anton: two more days! How you hanging in there?

Greekchick: How's the bedrest? Going nuts yet?

Sunshine: yay for getting started!

Nicksgam: .500 ain't bad . . . go where you feel comfy! :D

Sorry if I missed anyone . . . time for my PIO shot . ..

AFM: Beta tomorrow. Another + HPT. Feeling pretty confident. DH says he will get excited when Beta comes in. :) If all goes well, second Beta will be on Tuesday because of the holiday weekend. Fingers crossed for tomorrow :D
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DH: Perfect =)
IVF #1: BFN =(
IVF#2: BFP! Beautiful Grace born 4.24.10
IVF#3: BFN =(
IVF#4: BFP! Beautiful Grady born 1.24.12
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Re: April/May Cycle Buddies!

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Deftonesmo- Congrats on the positive HPT!!! Can't wait to see the great beta!
Me 34- mod endo
DH 36- perfect
IUI x 4- BFN
IVF #1 01/11- BFN
IVF #2 04/11- BFP- M/C at 6 weeks
FET 7/21/11- BFP on HPT 7/26!!! beta 8/1- 980; beta 8/4- 2565; beta 8/8- 9964
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Surprise pregnancy! Positive HPT 12/30/12
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It seems that a lot of ladies are doing pretty well. I hope that I will celebrate my BFN soon, too. The lab called on Wednesday to schedule my ET. Similar to my previous treatments, only 7 out of 14 eggs were mature for ICSI. 4 out of 7 were fertilised and 4 grew to embryos. Because the number of embryos was low, they recommended a 3 day transfer; to transfer 3 good embryos on Thursday (26/5) and to keep the less good one monitored until Saturday (i.e. day 5).

Now there are 3 beautiful embryos growing in my uterus. I feel great and very positive. I really think this will be it! Beta on 7 June.

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me:40; DH:42
ttc 10 years
9/2010 IVF#1: BFN
11/2010 IVF#2: chemical
1-2/2011 IVF#3: BFN
5/2011 IVF#4: BFN
12/2011 IVF#5: no embies for ET
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kerri: we will be celebrating your BFP soon!!! :D
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Me: 33/Bilateral Hydrosalpinx/Tubes Removed
DH: Perfect =)
IVF #1: BFN =(
IVF#2: BFP! Beautiful Grace born 4.24.10
IVF#3: BFN =(
IVF#4: BFP! Beautiful Grady born 1.24.12
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deftonesmo wrote:
AFM: Beta tomorrow. Another + HPT. Feeling pretty confident. DH says he will get excited when Beta comes in. :) If all goes well, second Beta will be on Tuesday because of the holiday weekend. Fingers crossed for tomorrow :D
Whooo hoooo on the BFP!!!! Such wonderful news to read.

Hey do the PIO shots make your urine smell different? I guess I had forgotten about it last time around. I took my first PIO shot last night and this morning my urine about knocked me over (sorry TMI) LOL LOL

Off to get my stitch today. I'm so not looking fwd to this but I keep telling myself that whatever it takes we will do to get that BFP.
Nancy -- 40
dh -- 51

1st IVF - BFN
FET -- 5/31
BFP on HPT 7dp5dt
1st Beta 6/13 -- 475!!! BFP!!!!!
2nd beta 6/15 -- 1160
3rd beta 6/17 -- 2656
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Dallas- Congratulations on the twins my friend!!!! Awesome news! I am So happy for you! I wish they are both healthy and you to have a healthy pregnancy all the way for the rest of the 8 months! Image

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anton: i see you updated your signature... what happened?
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DH: Perfect =)
IVF #1: BFN =(
IVF#2: BFP! Beautiful Grace born 4.24.10
IVF#3: BFN =(
IVF#4: BFP! Beautiful Grady born 1.24.12
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Hi ladies,

I got up this morning and discovered that I was running out of my cyclocur pills so I called the nurse at the clinic and she told me If I wanted i could go today for my beta instead of tomorrow and so I went. She just called my and told my It was NEGATIVE... :( she said it was too hard for her to call me and give me the bad news but anyway... she also said that my RE will call me later himself. I don't know what to say and feel girls. this is too much i guess. after 2 years of trying and 6 unsuccessful IVF's we are back to square one. bumner! :( I wanted this to work i really did! I felt so bad calling my DH to the UK and telling him that it didn't work and this wasn't his time to be a daddy! he was crashed i know it! even though he tried to play cool for me and told me that he wish he was here with me and that next time will be IT... I don't know girls, maybe I am not a mommy material after all!... :cry: How can everything is perfect by the time of the transfer and prior to that and then...the horrible phone call of the BFN. It sucks! I know, and I know you girls know too! ...I told my DH that I will ask the RE when he calls, when is the soonest to start a new fresh cycle again and he said of course do that! so I guess I'll move on to the summer board as I know when we are starting our 7th IVF! Ouao! 7th! I keep staring at number 7 and I can't believe we came so far and still no baby! & no answers! only BFN's! :evil: ...I am scared of the idea that I am going to be posting from the summer board then to the winter board etc etc I 'll be like the None fertile person that years go by and just post from one board to the other. I started from the winter board and this is the april may board and now I'll be moving to the summer board...is that pathetic? it kinda feels like?...so many seasons passed by since me & DH started ivf and still no baby...I am sorry for being so negative! i don't want to bring negative vibes to the board!!! ...

I want to say a BIG Thank you to all you ladies for being SO supportive! and thank you for believing in my BFP! please don't stop!... my friends from this board and the PAT board, you are the best and I wish you only the very best!!! You are all of you such strong women and I feel so blessed to have found you during this difficult journey of IVF...my infertility trip unfortunatelly is not over yet and only with positive thinking and pray i can look forward & eventually get to my target of having a baby. I just hope is not far that target b/c my heart breaks every time it gets further away and Iam afraid that some day I wont be able to put the pieces back to together and start again :( ...Know that I have you all in my thoughts & prayers!! keep up the good work girls and keep those BFP's coming to this board!!!!

...sorry for no personals this time...next time....


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IVF#8 coming soon..
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Re: April/May Cycle Buddies!

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Anton: my heart breaks for you. Take the time to grieve. I was so pulling for you to get great news, I am just sorry it didn't work out. You and DH will be in my prayers tonight. I will continue to keep you in them until you get your little bean. Best wishes to you my dear

Wishing: thanks for the congrats and enjoy your vacation
Deftonesmo: Congrats on +HPT its looking really good sounds like you have a littel something baking in there :D
Kerri: Congrats on being PUPO
Nancy: Good luck today getting your stitch, you are well on your way
Dallas: So happy for you! Twins that is great new

Sorry if I missed anyone
Baby dust to all
Me 31 PCOS
DH 31 Strong swimmers
Fall IVF - MC
Started BCP then Lupron Shots 4/4

ER on 5/5 ET on 5/8 beta #1 5/19: 44 next beta 5/23 258
5/26 beta 875 progest 231
05/31 beta 2681 progest 203
U/S 6/9
MC again at 9weeks
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