Summer Board 2011

[LYD10]

Is it friday yet? i just cannot wait.

i dont know guys - i just dont have a very good feeling about it. I am just not feeling pregnant at all. i am not nauseous, nothing. i dont have any stretching or ligament pain. i think the U/S will show a sac but no fetal pole. for some reason i just have this weird not good feeling. i am not feeling pregnant at all! i am not even craving anything in particular - and i dont have any food aversions. oy, yoy, yoy. this is week 6 for me already. i should be feeling something.
i just want to fall asleep for 2 days and wake up and have it be friday already! there is too much waiting in this IVF business. wait and wait and wait some more.

and another thing - i planned to go to my spin class at lunch today but my meetings got moved around so i coudnt. so i am in a crubby mood because of that maybe i'll carve out an hour in teh afternoon and just go spin by myself. but that's not nearly as much fun.

[nicksgam]

Mandarae ~ My RE told me that sometimes you get mature eggs from small follicles and sometimes from large ones, they truly won't know until your ER. And it really only takes one

Ester ~ hang in there, hoping your week goes by fast.

Madame X ~ Sorry to say the bloating got even worst for me when I started progesterone, I looked 5 month pg be for the ET. Got my labs back today and Beta doubled and progesterone in now normal

Prayersnpies ~ Congratulations on seeing your little baby, how exciting you get to see him/her again next week.

WeHaveHope ~ I think if you trust you RE then it is best to follow his advice, praying Fall bring you your BFP.

AFM ~ Just got back my lab results beta doubled and my progesterone level is normal, I couldn't be happier. I really feel good about this cycle, praying my little bean stays put.

[Sunshine1576]

mandrae,
I have always been told a mature follicle is anything 15 and up but it may vary from one clinic to the other...I do agree with her quality is more important then quanity. I know it's going to happen it"s only a matter of time now!

[Sunshine1576]

Has anyone taken Neevo for a prenatal vitamin before? Thinking after being on the same vitamin for nearly two years a change might do some good...

[Prayersnpies]

Hey ladies, Happy Hump Day . Sunshine-- that dress is so cute! You are one talented woman! I wish I could sew.. It'll be so nice, soon you will be able to sew blankets and clothes for your little one!! We- I know the recommended guidelines are to transfer 2- but I understand how you feel.. Like the more they transfer, you would think at least you'll get one to stick. I was shocked and a little upset when our Doc said he is going to transfer 2. I wanted 3 or 4 to get more of a guarantee... But, I guess it is best to always trust the professionals . Lyd-- you are good girl! Lots of women don't have symptoms expecially this early. I haven't felt much different besides heavier breasts... Hope Fri comes quick for you so you can see your little bean! . Moorebaby-- school started right?? At least it will go by a little faster... One week- I can't wait to hear your good news! . Nicksgam-- I can't remember if I told you congrats but-- Congrats!! Have you told family/ friends?? How are you feeling? Any symptoms? Lauren319-- how is the Lupron? Any better?? Madame X or Bloatzilla lol-- bloating is a horrible feeling-- it will all be worth it soon! . Ninde-- it must be so hard to hear others pregancy stories and contain your emotions... I know at school when I see these young high school students get pregant and some of them get an abortion- it tears me up inside.. I just think why is it so easy for some people to get pregnant than others... Guess its something I'll never understand! Your about a week away too right!? Well, AFM: all is great what can I say lol. Even my students have noticed that I am in a extra nice mood this year . I am really anxious for my appt next Tues, hoping to see a strong heartbeat. I think 6 weeks was just too early, didn't see much besides the sac and a little "flicker" as my Doc called it. But, we did get a pic. We also go pics of the embabies that were transferred which they are all on the refrigerator lol. We told our immediate family lastnight by phone- and they were all very surprised and excited of coarse. It seems early and my DH and I debated when to tell family. The Doc says that we are 90% in the clear. My DH said that we should wait till we are 100% but, I told him that I don't think we will be at 100 until we are in the hosp and have the baby in our arms... So, lastnight was an exciting night for our family. . Wish you all well and lots of baby dust!!

[moorebaby]

I HATE PROGESTERONE!!!! This Crinone is giving me the WORST heartburn...ugh!!!!!

[WeHaveHope]

Hi ladies,
So I have had a bit of a tough week so far. Not horrible just my PMA is a bit in the dumps. I guess it will hopefully get a little better once I have my Beta drawn on Friday and hear that it has fallen to zero. I pray that this is the case. I guess I feel like I realy need to find the reason for the MC and make some changes so that it doesn't happen again. Those are my emotions speaking of course because reality is that I will never know why the MC happened. I still feel like I am only going to feel better about this FET if and only if some changes are made. I amseriously considering switching to PIO this time unstead of the Crinone Gel. I know mu RE says that there is no difference but I hear about so many others on this board being on PIO. How bad is it realy??? Has anyone in this board been on vaginal progesterone with no success or a MC but after switching to PIO you had a successful pregnancy? Or maybe someone that you know??? Well, I am going to see my RE in Ftiday and I will discuss with him what he recommends we should transfer. We are only goingto transfer 2 because of age and because my blasts are frozen in twos'. I do want his recommendation with regards to if we should transfer the 6 day blast which is the grade 4AB and the 2BBor if he thinks that we should transfer the 5 day blasts which are the 2BC and the 3BC. Let's see what he thinks. I trust him and whatever he recommends that is what we will transfer. I am secretly hoping he recommends the 6 days higher quality blasts just because they are higher quality. But I think that initially they were a little behind and that is why they were allowed to develope to day 6. But I have to see, I am impressed with the 4 AB and remember my RE saying that this one was absolutely beautiful.

Sending you all much love, lots of PMA, tons of sticky baby dust, and lots of hope for what the future will bring.

[Ninde]

Evening

Moorebaby : peppermint tea - I'm swearing by it for heartburn and bloating!
Mandarae: thanks, I was concerned I would sound mad! I'm delighted your sonogram lady put your mind at rest.
Lyd10: oh you are really having a crappy day I'm really sorry you feel like you might not be pregnant,that must be awful. Did you get to spin?
Madame x: any respite from the bloating?
Nicksgam : that's brilliant about your levels!!!
Prayers : thank you. I know what you mean about not understanding what really seems v unfair sometimes.andill bet your family were thrilled

Afm:my friend game me a great new word last week: "hormotional ' so I'm definately that!

Ninde

[margi26]

**CRASHING***

Lydia: Prayers for you on Friday. Beta Hell is THE WORST.....the not knowing. Hang in there. (((HUGS))) Prayers that you get wonderful news on Friday. Are they scheduling an u/s? Sorry if I missed that.

Ester: LOL...Mayor of Crazytown already.... Hoping time flies for you my dear....


Lauren319: Dancing my toes off for you to get AF in gear...although I look a bit strange with this tub-o-belly of mine!

[Lauren319]

Hi Everybody!

Margi - Hi!! How are you feeling? How is everything??

LYD - It'll all be ok. You're on a rollercoaster and can't get off. I know. Keep your PMA, dear.

WeHaveHope - Unfortunately, with my chemical the explanation was much like yours, "shit happens." The beauty is that hopefully because it's a fluke, it won't happen again. I've only done the suppositories as well and am contemplating making the switch to PIO this time. Anything to switch it up and get a BFP. Chin up. Hopefully, Friday will be a big fat zero beta.

Ester - Mint and Ginger. Or just yell. I'm sorry, but ONLY ONE MORE WEEK!!!

Ninde - I can't watch tv shows about miscarriages, abortions, rare chromosomal abnormalities...forget it. Be proud of yourself and your professionalism. You're awesome.

Prayers - Can't wait til Tues!

Sunshine - That dress is adorable! I take OTC prenatals. There really is no difference.

Nick - YAY!!!

Mandarae - the quantity doesn't tell you much. I had 6 and 5 fertilized and made it (unfortunately, they were affected, but that won't hppen in your case). There's hope

Madame - How's it going, doll??


AFM - AF came today and she is effing ugly. Nauseous, tired, crampy, lame. SnS tomorrow. Hopefully stimming soon.

[WeHaveHope]

Lyd-saying a special prayer for you tonight. I kmow this is difficult. Keep your chin up and remember that we are here for you.

[WeHaveHope]

Dear friends,
I read this today and found it to be so beautiful and profound. This is my wish for all of you everyday;

"This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life". Author Unknown

[LYD10]

hey guys -

Ester - i thought crinone was taken vaginally - and it is still giving you heartburn? wow! i am on antacids myself as i have GERD - so i use dexilant.

Margie, Lauren, Wehavehope, Ninde, Mandarae - thank you so much for your well wishes! i am trying to keep it together! the way i see it - it will take a miracle on friday.

Margie - my beta is low and my first U/S is friday - i need to see the fetal pole and hopefully the heartbeat. but with my low beta i am preparing for the worst - empty sac.

i am so tired, guys. i am barely typing this. the stupid progesterone is kicking my butt! hang in there ladies and baby dust to us all!!!

[Ninde]

How bad is it to want coffee so much you could kill the person beside you in the cafe having a latte!!

[Sunshine1576]

Ninde, Step away from the Cafe', we don't wanta see you banned from all the coffee shops!

Lyd10, It's now less then 24 hours away, Hope it's ok that I'm counting down with you, stay positive, remember miracles do happen everyday!

AFM: Stepping out today, going to get myself fixxed up and head into town. Our 12th Anniversary is just 2 days away...Feeling pretty energetic today. Also my neighbor next door and I are throwing a Fall Festival Block Party, I love this time of the year with change in the air...