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

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leorira11
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Re: Fall Cycle 2011 (Sept, Oct, Nov) this cycle is the one!!

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I didn't mean to worry everyone -- DH forced some food down my throat, a friend came over and watched America's Next Top Model with me (mine and her FAVORITE show!) and I had a long talk with a cousin of mine. I'm feeling better - not as extreme. No worries that I'll hurt myself, okay? :D (I told DH about not caring about crashing the car and he cried with me. I think the biggest thing that stops each of us from hurting ourselves is not wanting to hurt the other.)

I have a psychiatrist (as well as 2 different therapists!) and I'll be calling his office tomorrow (even though Friday/Saturday is our weekend here). Hopefully, he'll prescribe something to help me sleep over the weekend and I'll meet with him next week.

What's weird is that I was at therapy yesterday, but feeling fine. I have my therapist's phone number and email address, maybe I'll send her a message that I'm feeling really bad.

I think the most important thing is that I REALIZE that I'm feeling unusually bad and I start looking for help. Just knowing that I can get help and I can feel differently makes me know that there is hope and helps get me through it.

Just a particularly bad week, I guess. A few triggers (anniversary of the miscarriage, DH's birthday, etc) this week. Life is just so much harder than I thought it would ever be.
8 IVF+6 FET=6 BFN+8 BFP =

-b/g twins 22w (12.09)
-mc 10w (9.10)
-Micha (7.19-24.11) & Asaf (7.19-28.11) born at 24w
-mc 5wk (2.12)
-no HB at 18w (10.12)
-BO (4.13)-
-mc 6wk (9.13)

last attempt - donor sperm - baby girl born healthy July 2014
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Re: Fall Cycle 2011 (Sept, Oct, Nov) this cycle is the one!!

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I logged back on because I thought about how y'all were adding pictures of your pets ("furbabies" :D ) and wanted to add mine. I saw all the concern and I re-read my post -- yeah, that sounded bad and scary. Sorry about that. I didn't mean to scare or worry anyone.

Here is my doggy. His name is Johnny. He is 3 years old and we've had him since he was a little itty-bitty puppy

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(he isn't technically allowed on the couch, but he is a spoiled brat!)

He also always takes over the bed when we get up in the morning --- can you spot his little doggy nose?

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I didn't have any pets growing up and always thought people were weird for loving their dogs and considering them part of the family. DH grew up with a dog and always wanted us to get one -- so I 'let' him adopt a puppy. Since then, I've totally fallen in love with our dog and he really is part of the family :D
8 IVF+6 FET=6 BFN+8 BFP =

-b/g twins 22w (12.09)
-mc 10w (9.10)
-Micha (7.19-24.11) & Asaf (7.19-28.11) born at 24w
-mc 5wk (2.12)
-no HB at 18w (10.12)
-BO (4.13)-
-mc 6wk (9.13)

last attempt - donor sperm - baby girl born healthy July 2014
WeHaveHope
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Re: Fall Cycle 2011 (Sept, Oct, Nov) this cycle is the one!!

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LYD10 wrote:Getting my D&C right now! They had a cancellation and were able to squeze me in. Took my advil, hopefully won't hurt too much.
Lyd10-I am glad to hear that you were able to get this done an over with today. Now the procedure will be out of the way and you will be able to move forward. Praying that all goes smoothly.
Mrd 11y TTC 8y
Me38 DH49
DS14pr mrg
2 step-ch16&20
IUI 12/10 BFN
IVF 1/11 OHSS
FET 5/11 BFN
FET 7/11 MC
FET 9/11 MC46 XY
FET 12-30-11 BFP 15dpo=266,17dpo=727,22dpo=7125,25dpo=19076,1-20 u/s 2HB's. Our 2 little miracles born on 8-15-12@35w/3d
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Kamina
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Re: Fall Cycle 2011 (Sept, Oct, Nov) this cycle is the one!!

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WeHaveHope - cute kids

leorira - After all those eggs surgery and poking. I don't even want to think about sex. I just want to be on a quite island. Sorry to hear you are having problems sleeping and everything that is happening.

AFM - I just picked up my Bravelle and Menopur and did the first injection. Funny but it made me feel better. Some how it calmed down the effects of the Lupron.

Heading to work.
TTC 2002
2008 PCOS diag - Rx - Metformin and Femara
Oct 09 1st IUI - preg - misc 8w
2010 - 4 more IUI
QUIT WORK
2011 - april 4 follies iui bfn
2011 - august Humira and intralipid
2011 - Sept oked for first ivf
10/2 3 blast transfered
Sunshine1576
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Re: Fall Cycle 2011 (Sept, Oct, Nov) this cycle is the one!!

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Hi Everyone!
It’s been a nice leisurely afternoon, absolutely nothing accomplished but I feel good nonetheless to mellow out a little. I’m really enjoying “meeting” everyone’s furbabies, yes they can be a mess but I love their loyalty and they give us so much companionship and love us back. I want to post more of Blackjack and Vegas this week, our furbabies deserve lots of this. :D

JenMink,
To post personal pictures I use our favorite blinkie site Photobucket! On there you can link on “Upload Photos” --it’s the green button. Select from “My Computer”, and once they are downloaded, click on “Edit Photo” to resize them and then hit “Save.” ***For the ones not familiar with photobucket, once you save your pictures just move the mouse “pointer” directly on the picture and left click on IMG code one time. This will enable you to transfer them right here!

Tamara,
Blueberry Cheesecake sounds delicious, I usually buy the cheesecake samplier but never tried the blueberry…I found a great Bottomless Strawberry Cheesecake recipe from Keebler that I’ve made so many times! All this food will make us hungry on here, but I know it’s comforting and Apple pie is one of my all time Fall favorites, Gala apples with cinnamon spice makes the house warm and cozy in the fall!

LaureN,
Hey which thyroid med are you currently on? I’m taking one too, and trying to get my levels rechecked at 5 weeks instead of at 6 weeks so I can get the results back in time before we cycle again. Nurse told me to take it on an empty stomach and not to eat anything for 30 minutes so the tiny tablet has time to absorb. I’m like you never had thyroid issues before but I do have trouble gaining weight and the thyroid controls so much of that. I keep telling myself I need to be more mindful of eating well- balanced meals but I don’t cook a whole lot and usually stuck on consuming the same foods throughout each week and that’s why I love Thanksgiving so much. Anyway reading your post reminds me I need to set a solid plan in place so we can be preggo too this Thanksgiving, because that would be the greatest blessing for so many of us!

Akdelp,
I have never been through PIO injections, remind me what do they use they for? When it works in our favor and we make our dreams for real bringing home that rainbow baby, I will be DANCING in the rain! I believe it’s going to happen, it’s only a matter of time.

Anton,
Don’t you just love those PAP tests! But seriously I think it’s great though that your seeking his advice too. I LOVE my obgyn too and he referred me to another clinic that offers more, i.g. financing options along with the IVF ATTAIN PROGRAM. Of course my new RE recommends a couple more iuis before we resort back into IVF. But he wants to try the less invasive route and want to find out if this is just a hormonal imbalance, maybe?

Cheri,
Yes the crucial wait is the hardest part, can I have your 10 pounds please? I do know someone who had to loose 60 pounds but right after she did they got pregnant. Focus on being healthy and know it will be all worth it in the end!

Leorira,
I once thought of packing my bags and taking off to another state, personally thought that would help the situation but the next day thought no what I have with dh is way too special and I could never tear him apart like that. I know it's hard and I cannot relate to what you've already been though, but I do know the day will come when you do bring home a newborn and EVERY ONE of us will be celebrating in tears of happiness with you. Keep the focus on your marriage because for so many out there a good marriage is hard to find.

AFM: I'm stil reading updates as this boards moves so fast! I must post and come back to add more a little later on since it's thundering outside and afraid I might power. Lyd10, WeHaveHope and Fruit, you are in my thoughts too! :D
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Married 13 yrs
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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: Fall Cycle 2011 (Sept, Oct, Nov) this cycle is the one!!

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Vegas, digging the biggest trench as she guards her new turtle friend from sibbling Blackjack as he watching from a close distance. Yes Vegas is an alpha female. :D
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!
Sunshine1576
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Re: Fall Cycle 2011 (Sept, Oct, Nov) this cycle is the one!!

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Ladies,
I just got off the phone with my clinic and the nurse explained to what is going on with my thyroid is related to this TPO (thyroid peroxidase antibody), TPO is in the 600s and should be in the 1-30 range. She confirmed I do have hypothyroidism and along w/my high metabolism might explain why we haven't had a baby yet. On some days I might have a good read but it's not ever going to be consistant without the meds and they might have to change the dosage up to get it where it needs to be. We will retest the levels again around Oct. 6th, but I have to get these levels under control first and don't know how to accept all of this...
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!
WeHaveHope
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Re: Fall Cycle 2011 (Sept, Oct, Nov) this cycle is the one!!

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Sunshine1576 wrote:Ladies,
I just got off the phone with my clinic and the nurse explained to what is going on with my thyroid is related to this TPO (thyroid peroxidase antibody), TPO is in the 600s and should be in the 1-30 range. She confirmed I do have hypothyroidism and along w/my high metabolism might explain why we haven't had a baby yet. On some days I might have a good read but it's not ever going to be consistant without the meds and they might have to change the dosage up to get it where it needs to be. We will retest the levels again around Oct. 6th, but I have to get these levels under control first and don't know how to accept all of this...
Sunshine-it definantely sounds like they have at least isolated the problem. You are definantwly on the right medication for this problem. I am sure that once they increase your dosage of Synthroid you will begin to see your levels fall within normal. I know that patience is easier said then done but it will happen. I will be praying that your thyroid levels come withing normal quickly. Sending you a big hug. I noticed that one of your dogs looks alot like our Midnight. You have beautiful furbabies.
Mrd 11y TTC 8y
Me38 DH49
DS14pr mrg
2 step-ch16&20
IUI 12/10 BFN
IVF 1/11 OHSS
FET 5/11 BFN
FET 7/11 MC
FET 9/11 MC46 XY
FET 12-30-11 BFP 15dpo=266,17dpo=727,22dpo=7125,25dpo=19076,1-20 u/s 2HB's. Our 2 little miracles born on 8-15-12@35w/3d
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Re: Fall Cycle 2011 (Sept, Oct, Nov) this cycle is the one!!

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Thanks We, I wish I knew how to make all of this magically disappear and a baby to fall right into our well deserving arms. I have always thought I was healthy, rarely ever getting sick maybe it's because I have always had these antibodies but now I want them to control themselves so I can move on to trying another cycle.
:D Vegas does favor Midnight, I'm holding them tight as dh is working overtime tonight.
Much Love to you- Christy
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!
Alwaysangel
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Re: Fall Cycle 2011 (Sept, Oct, Nov) this cycle is the one!!

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Hi ladies...all I can say is ...uggggg! it's been 6 weeks since medical miscarriage...still bleeding and hcg is still high...more bw on sat!!!!this seems to be taking forever! I guess an Oct Fet is out of the question.
Me: 31 DH:44 vast/chemo
9/10-severe ohss then mc 6w
1/11-bfn
3/11-barely bfp then bfn
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7/11-mc 6w
1/12-chemical
7/12- we have a heartbeat!!!!!
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Re: Fall Cycle 2011 (Sept, Oct, Nov) this cycle is the one!!

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UPDATED 09-15-11 @ 8:31pm EST. Please let me know if I have missed anyone or if I'm missing any updates. Sending you lots of xoxoxo.

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Melinda72-ER 9-12-11

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Fvrogers-FET 9-22-11
Akdelp-On Estrace for FET on 9-22-11
WeHaveHope-On Lupron & Estrogen patches for FET on 9-30-11
Jen8675309-FET 10-13-11

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Becca-Fall/2011
Tamera-11/2011
Kiminsh-Fall/2011
Alwaysangel-Fall/2011
Sunshine1576-Fall/2011
Lyd10-Fall/2011
Anton-Fall/2011
Fruit-Fall/2011
Krrice28-RE appointment moved up to 9-14 for IVF 10/2011
Jasmin-Fall/2011
Rosie84-IVF Late Oct/2011
Cheri76-Day 3 blood work on 9-9-11 for Fall IVF
LauraN-Nov/2011

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

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Blueeyedreamer-on BCP for cycle 10/2011
Kerpupples-on BCP for cycle Fall/2011
JenMink55-Start BCP on 9-14-11 for Fall IVF
Leorira-On BCP for FET 11/2011.

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Kendra_n_Michael-on Lupron, estimated ER 9-20-11
Toniaa-Started Gonal F for IVF Fall/2011
Kamina-On Bravelle & Menspur for Fall IVF


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Indigofire-ER 9-13-11, estimated ET 9-16-11
K8ielovett-ER 9-14-11, ET 9-19-11

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Sunshine and stars-PUPO on 9-12-11. Transferred 2 5day blasts.


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Mrd 11y TTC 8y
Me38 DH49
DS14pr mrg
2 step-ch16&20
IUI 12/10 BFN
IVF 1/11 OHSS
FET 5/11 BFN
FET 7/11 MC
FET 9/11 MC46 XY
FET 12-30-11 BFP 15dpo=266,17dpo=727,22dpo=7125,25dpo=19076,1-20 u/s 2HB's. Our 2 little miracles born on 8-15-12@35w/3d
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Re: Fall Cycle 2011 (Sept, Oct, Nov) this cycle is the one!!

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Alwaysangel wrote:Hi ladies...all I can say is ...uggggg! it's been 6 weeks since medical miscarriage...still bleeding and hcg is still high...more bw on sat!!!!this seems to be taking forever! I guess an Oct Fet is out of the question.
I am so sorry that you are on this Beta Rollercoaster. I was on it not too long ago and I know it's absolutely awful. Have you spoken to your RE about having a D&C? My Beta took a little over 5 weeks to get to negative. I've heard of others taking longer but sometimes when that happens a D&C is the fastes an best way to get the Beta down to zero. I had a D&C several years ago and it's not as bad as it sounds. Felt a little cramping like AF afterwards and that was really it. I am praying for you and keeping you in my thoughts.
Mrd 11y TTC 8y
Me38 DH49
DS14pr mrg
2 step-ch16&20
IUI 12/10 BFN
IVF 1/11 OHSS
FET 5/11 BFN
FET 7/11 MC
FET 9/11 MC46 XY
FET 12-30-11 BFP 15dpo=266,17dpo=727,22dpo=7125,25dpo=19076,1-20 u/s 2HB's. Our 2 little miracles born on 8-15-12@35w/3d
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Re: Fall Cycle 2011 (Sept, Oct, Nov) this cycle is the one!!

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AFM-I am sitting on the football field watching my DH practice. It's amazing he is getting so big. I wish I could go back to when he was little, about six months. He was so absolutely deliciously beautiful. When DH and I got married my step-daughter was four and my step-son was eight. Things were crazy then but they were much simpler days. They were all so cute. I just miss him being little. Sometimes I get sentimental. I used to tell him and sometimes still do that I wish he could stay little. Back then he used to say, mommy what do you want me to do stop eating? It was so cute. He used to think of eating as the way in which he was going to get big and if he stopped eating then he would stay little. I miss that. Well, I think AF is about done. Probably another day or two left. There definantley was alot of bleeding which is what my RE wanted. I just hope that it was enough bleeding to wash away any reminence of the MC. I still hate to even think about it. I jist realized yesterday that I still have the about 15 HPT's I took before my official Beta. It probably sounds stupid but I haven't been able to bring myself to throw them away. It crossed my mind last night that if I throw them away I may never get to see another positive HPT. Sorry for the not so positive thought. I guess I'll get around to thowing them away when I'm ready. Not sure when that is going to be. Today I feel like hell on wheels. I have found myself feeling like I am about to burst into rage. Not like me at all, but I guess I have forgotten how I feel when I'm on Lupron and Estrogen. Today I was driving home behind a lady who I promise you was driving like 15mph. I couldn't get around her and got stuck behind her for quite some time. She definantley had no idea she had a crazy lunatic on major hormones behind her it took all my self control not to push her little Honda out of the way with my huge SUV. What these hormones will do to a typically calm, rational person. I guess we all have dys like this. Not to worry, I feel better although I regret redoing my bathroom and getting rid of my roman tub. I really could use it today.
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Mrd 11y TTC 8y
Me38 DH49
DS14pr mrg
2 step-ch16&20
IUI 12/10 BFN
IVF 1/11 OHSS
FET 5/11 BFN
FET 7/11 MC
FET 9/11 MC46 XY
FET 12-30-11 BFP 15dpo=266,17dpo=727,22dpo=7125,25dpo=19076,1-20 u/s 2HB's. Our 2 little miracles born on 8-15-12@35w/3d
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Re: Fall Cycle 2011 (Sept, Oct, Nov) this cycle is the one!!

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Hi Ladies,
Sorry that I have not been on in a while I am trying to keep busy so that I do not over think things and freak myself out. I had my ER yesterday and had 14 eggs removed. I got the phone call today and found out that 10 of the eggs turned into embryos. I am so excited and ready my husband is driving me nuts about picking out baby stuff even though I tell him to just wait. My ET will be on Monday and I am trying so hard not to jump up and down screaming with excitement.. I wish everyone the best of luck and hope all is well with everyone.
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Re: Fall Cycle 2011 (Sept, Oct, Nov) this cycle is the one!!

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k8ielovett wrote:Hi Ladies,
Sorry that I have not been on in a while I am trying to keep busy so that I do not over think things and freak myself out. I had my ER yesterday and had 14 eggs removed. I got the phone call today and found out that 10 of the eggs turned into embryos. I am so excited and ready my husband is driving me nuts about picking out baby stuff even though I tell him to just wait. My ET will be on Monday and I am trying so hard not to jump up and down screaming with excitement.. I wish everyone the best of luck and hope all is well with everyone.
I am so excited for you. 10 embabies, woohoo!!! Keeping my fingers crossed for a successful and smooth ET on Monday. I have already updates you on the Roll Call.
Mrd 11y TTC 8y
Me38 DH49
DS14pr mrg
2 step-ch16&20
IUI 12/10 BFN
IVF 1/11 OHSS
FET 5/11 BFN
FET 7/11 MC
FET 9/11 MC46 XY
FET 12-30-11 BFP 15dpo=266,17dpo=727,22dpo=7125,25dpo=19076,1-20 u/s 2HB's. Our 2 little miracles born on 8-15-12@35w/3d
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