Cycling In 2012 Board (formerly Fall/Winter 2011-2012)

[WeHaveHope]

Hi all!!

I hope that everyone is doing well and trying to get as much rest as possible over the next couple of weeks. Once you get your BFP, it will be go, go, go. I'm really happy to see that so many people that I have cycled with in the past are getting positive results lately. It gives me so much hope!

Jasmin- Welcome to the board and I am sorry for your frustration. I certainly know the drill after several BFN's. However, its all a numbers game and your time is getting close. Having others going through the same thing certainly makes it easier. However, this is the last time that you will have to face the frustration. The fall cycle is going to be extremely lucky and we are all going to come out with happy outcomes.

WeHaveHope - thanks for maintaining the Roll Call and being so diligent in getting everyone's information. I know that its a tough job to stay on top of everything. Very much appreciated! One thing I did want to mention about the PIO - it always helped me to warm it for a bit before injecting. I would fill the syringe and then placed it in my bra for about 20 minutes. OK, maybe a bit silly but it helped! I wasnt sure how else to warm it and it made the oil flow easier. Never had a problem with bumps or bruises that can occur.

Welcome to all the other new members! I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone!

AFM I don't have my resume appointment with my RE until Sept 26, but I went in for all of my bloodwork and pre-iVF labs. My AMH went up since last time from 1.3 to 2.9. They said it was good and still in the normal range, but anyone else ever hear of this or experience it themselves? I wonder if I am becoming PCOS or it is a result of my weight loss? Anyway, I hope its a predictor of good things!!

Cheri76-thanks for the kind words and the suggestion. Trust me it isn't silly. I am at the point that I am willing to try almost anything. I don't think I imagines having such a wonderful group when I creates the Fall Board a month ago. I feel truly blessed and I know this Fall is going to be very special for all of us and is going to bring many miracles. I will add you to the Fall Roll Call later today when I get home from work. I look forward to sharing this journey with you and getting to know you better. Welcome again.

[WeHaveHope]

UPDATED 09-02-11 @ 3:51pm EST. Please let me know if I have missed anyone or if I'm missing any updates. Sending you lots of xoxoxo.








Fvrogers-FET 10/2011


Becca-Fall/2011
Tamera-11/2011
Leorira-Fall/2011
Kiminsh-Fall/2011
Fruit-Fall/2011
Alwaysangel-Fall/2011
Sunshine1576-Fall/2011
Cheri76-Fall/2011
Lyd10-Fall/2011
Anton-Fall/2011
Krrice28-RE appointment moved up to 9-14 for IVF 10/2011
Akdelp-On Estrace for FET on 9-22-11
K8ielovett-Started Lupron on 8-24-11
WeHaveHope-Started Lupron 8-31-11 for FET on 9-30-11
Jasmin-Fall/2011
Cheri76-RE appointment on 9-26 for Fall IVF


Neffi211-waiting for AF. Transfer scheduled for 10-28-11
Sky7371-waiting for AF to start BCP for 1st IVF attwmpt 10-28-11


Blueeyedreamer-on BCP for cycle 10/2011
Kerpupples-on BCP for cycle Fall/2011
Toniaa-on BCP for cycle in Fall/2011



Kendra_n_Michael-on Lupron, estimated ER 9-20-11

[anton]

Hi everyone!



...I'll do personals tomorrow...

anton

[WeHaveHope]

Hi everyone!



...I'll do personals tomorrow...

anton

Good to hear from you my friend.

[anton]

Thank you dear! Dido!

anton

[k8ielovett]

Hi ladies,
Hope all is well. I had blood test and us yesterday everything came back clear. So today I started on Menopur I am so excited but so nervous at the same time. I do have to say that stuff burns??? I also have a headache but I will give it the benefit of the doubt and just say it is one of those days....

good luck to all!

[WeHaveHope]

I just shared this link on the Summer Board and thought it may help someone on this board as well. The link is to a website which lists IVF and adoption friendly employers. I was blessed a year ago. I was actualy laid off from my job as a nurse with a Home Health Company. I was so distraught over not having a job. Well, Gid works in mosterious ways because I applied and was accepted into a position with an organization which in fact is IVF friendly. My DH and I had talked about doing IVF for years but financially it seemed impossible. Now, the coverage is not 100% by any means but it has allowed us to afford IVF and persu our dreams of having a baby together. Moral of the story, don't ever give up on your dreams. God has a plan for each and everyone of us. Sometimes we just don't know what that is. Who would have ever thought that loosing my job would have actualy allowed me to persu having IVF. Imagine that!!! Hope this helps someone. Sending you all much love.

http://www.inciid.org/article.php?cat=s ... s&id=243#t

[WeHaveHope]

Hi ladies,
Hope all is well. I had blood test and us yesterday everything came back clear. So today I started on Menopur I am so excited but so nervous at the same time. I do have to say that stuff burns??? I also have a headache but I will give it the benefit of the doubt and just say it is one of those days....

good luck to all!

That is awesome news!!! I do remember that Menapure burned a little bit but it will all be worth it. When is your ER scheduled and do you know what approximate date you will have your ET? Let me know so I can update the board. Congrats!!!

[k8ielovett]

I am scheduled to go back next week on wed. and the ET is said to be around the 15th. At that said my nurse said depending on how I react to the medication it could be sooner or later. I am getting jittery I am ready to start but scared silly at the same time it is so crazy lol. I do know when they did the US I had 8 eggs in one and 9 in the other. Is that normal?? I have no clue at all. I am so new to this.

[WeHaveHope]

I am scheduled to go back next week on wed. and the ET is said to be around the 15th. At that said my nurse said depending on how I react to the medication it could be sooner or later. I am getting jittery I am ready to start but scared silly at the same time it is so crazy lol. I do know when they did the US I had 8 eggs in one and 9 in the other. Is that normal?? I have no clue at all. I am so new to this.

It sounds like you are right in track. Those are realy good numbers. It's normal to be nervous. I am nervous everytime and this is my 4th attempt if you count the IUI and that doesn't include my fresh cycle which ended ip bring cancelled after ER. Remember that we are all right there with you

[WeHaveHope]

UPDATED 09-02-11 @ 7:37pm EST. Please let me know if I have missed anyone or if I'm missing any updates. Sending you lots of xoxoxo.








Fvrogers-FET 10/2011
Akdelp-On Estrace for FET on 9-22-11
WeHaveHope-Started Lupron 8-31-11 for FET on 9-30-11


Becca-Fall/2011
Tamera-11/2011
Leorira-Fall/2011
Kiminsh-Fall/2011
Fruit-Fall/2011
Alwaysangel-Fall/2011
Sunshine1576-Fall/2011
Cheri76-Fall/2011
Lyd10-Fall/2011
Anton-Fall/2011
Krrice28-RE appointment moved up to 9-14 for IVF 10/2011
Jasmin-Fall/2011
Cheri76-RE appointment on 9-26 for Fall IVF


Neffi211-waiting for AF. Transfer scheduled for 10-28-11
Sky7371-waiting for AF to start BCP for 1st IVF attempt 10-28-11


Blueeyedreamer-on BCP for cycle 10/2011
Kerpupples-on BCP for cycle Fall/2011
Toniaa-on BCP for cycle in Fall/2011



Kendra_n_Michael-on Lupron, estimated ER 9-20-11
K8ielovett-On Menapure. ER Sept/2011

[WeHaveHope]

Dear friends,

I hope that you all have a wonderful relaxing Labor Day Weekend. Sending xoxo

[Sunshine1576]

Jasmin - I am so sorry to hear about everything you have gone through on this journey. I have not done a cycle of IVF yet, but I can only imagine how disappointing it must be get that BFN each time. Just don't give up. It will happen for you!

Sunshine - That's crazy about CVS mixing up your meds. Believe it or not, I use CVS as well and that has happened to me a couple of times over the years. I keep saying I'm going to switch pharmacies, but I never do. Good luck on your new pre-natal vitamins.

All,
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend. Here in the Florida panhandle we are supposed to get 12-15" of rain on Sunday and Monday so I will probably be indoors. LOL.
I wanted to let you all know that my RE's office called me yesterday and has gotten my consult moved up from 10/3 to 9/14!! YAY!! That means I should be good to go for the October IVF cycle according to the lady I talked to in his office!! WOO HOO!!

Krrice,
Yes so much rain is on it's way in our area! Poor vacationers will be missing out on the beach, but hopefully that will help my boutique store in foot traffic.
That's fabulous news on getting the appointment moved up to 9/14, I'm so excited for you to get things cooking! I remember the clinic in Pensacola b/c we had to meet Ripps there for ER and ET. But in the lobby, dh had me cracking up over the "bust" of what we called "the perfect pregnant lady" out in the lobby and because I was told to have a full bladder on ET day, I was trying so hard not to laugh! I almost died waiting in the lobby holding my dh's sample so close to my own breast trying so hard to keep them all alive. After 10-15 minutes of waiting, I went up to the counter trying to see if I could turn that sample over to them, but they told me I needed to hold onto them a little longer and did I mention me about to bust! lol the things we put ourselves through but in the end it will be worth it. I never would want anyone to have to go through IVF more then once...However some will tell you the only advantage of going through it another time is at least you gain knowledge from it and know a little more of what to expect. This is true, but any question you have ask away, thats what we are here for. I'm still learning something new everyday, while my husband says he's actually learned more then he's ever wanted to know about this stuff.

[fvrogers]

Hi Ladies!

So sorry that I have been MIA. I am in Virginia and we were hit by an earthquake and then a hurricane. I finally got power and internet back and hopefully can check back in more frequently. So good to see so many new faces. Hoping this means tons of BFPs on this board. I am sooo behind and need to try to catch up.

Jasmin - So sorry that you have to be here with us on this journey. But, this is a great place for support. We really come to rely on one another. I too had a failed IVF last month and was devastated. Did you have any blasts to freeze? I pray that you find strength and encouragement here.

WeHaveHope - I am so happy to hear that you are all set for your ET!! Exciting!!

Anton - So good to see you here!!! You are such a breath of fresh air hun!

Sunshine - Good too see you too. You are so right about learning more about fertility with every cycle. How are things with you?

AFM - Well I had my HSG last week and believe it or not my tubes are open!!! My RE and I were both floored. In reality though DH and I really need to do IVF because we both carry the sickle cell trait and IVF with PGD will prevent our children from having sickle cell anemia, but the tube thing is very interesting. Plus my RE did the endometrial biopsy that we discussed on the board. He said it wouldn't hurt and the HSG timing was the perfect time to do it for the October FET. My RE is so awesome!! In terms of all the blood work nothing came back abnormal. he did mention that one of the tests he did for blood clotting came back in the upper limits of normal so he is adding a Baby Aspirin to my protocol which is something he was planning to do anyways.

So AF started yesterday and I stared my Estradiol and baby Aspirin today. I go to see my RE on the 13th and hopefully we get the green light for a mid- October transfer. Other good news was that out of the blue my insurance decided to pick up 1/3 of my last IVF cycle. Needless to say I was floored again when I got that summary in the mail. The IVF center files a courtesy claim just incase the insurance will pick up SOMETHING and I am so grateful that they did. So I should get close to $4k back from the IVF center which I will give right back to them for my FET in October. But it is awesome because we end up paying almost nothing for the FET. God is so good!! The FET is much cheaper than the IVF but the thought of giving them thousands of dollars AGAIN was making me sick.

Anyways, it's so good to be back on the boards!! I will try to get back on regularly now that I have power!

Felicia

[anton]

Hi everyone!

K8ielovett- Being excited and feeling nervous is part of the IVF world! I am starting my 8th IVF and I still feel excited and nervous at the same time. It’s normal. No worries...Try keep up your PMA and everything will be fine! Good luck with your cycle! May you get that BFP!!

Wehavehope- Great info on IVF and companies that support it!...That is excellent for all of you girls living in the states, unfortunately in my country there’s not even an insurance that covers even partly the IVF expenses. Everyone here pays out of pocket. I am happy for you though! ...i also wrote you on the summer board...

Jasmin- I am sorry honey ...I know it sucks! Unfortunately we’ve all been there and some of us more than others but the pain is the same everytime ...It will happen for you! Don’t give up! Next cycle will be IT! I am sending you tons of baby dust!! And positive vibes!

Krrice- Excellent news!! Yay for starting your cycle sooner! The 14th will be here before you know it! Good luck!!!

Sunshine1576- I couldn’t agree more with you! we are learning more ivf stuff all the time! My DH told me that if it’s God’s will and we get our miracle baby, my RE should give me a diploma for my IVF knowledge! I can even answer something on behalf of my RE! This is insane! I could NEVER imagine me knowing all these things about IVF! NEVER! ...I wish I could knew what else to do to have a baby! ...Oh! and when that would be happening! ...if only I knew that! But I am sure it will come some soon! for me, for you, for all of us! ...I have also wrote you on the summer board...

Fvrogers- Hello my friend!!! I am glad to have you with us!! We are getting our BFP’s this time!! I feel very positive about it!!! ...I also wrote you on the summer board...Good Luck!!!

AFM-AF is around the corner and that means I am getting closer to my next cycle ...OK, not that close but I am anxious about it...as always! ...we have a family wedding today, my DH's first cousin is getting fmarried and its going to be a Looongggg day! but its going to be all fun and I am looking forward to that ...better go make a tuna salad to have for lunch with DH and then I am off to the hair salon for a blow dry and then back home to go with DH for the traditional groom dressing at the grooms house....traditional stuff but very funny...and then church and then at the Hotel for the reception and then dinner and dancing until morning hrs...that's my day today..Gotta run! Baby dust to us all!!!




anton