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

[kerpupples]

Ninde - I've had one too many posts eaten by this site. Now I compose them in Notepad first and then copy and paste them over to the site editor. Makes personals easier for me to keep up with too. Come on, AF!

Christy - good luck on the healthier eating! DH and I are doing that also. I ate WAY too many sweets and he ate at McDonald's several times a week. We've been at it for about a week and a half and I feel great so far. I used to eat those cheapie frozen meals too. Not good. Great hat you are drinking so much water - I get ours at Costco and it's about the same price.

Jen8675309 - that is just wonderful news! Stories like yours keep the rest of us going. I counted and got the same as your doc's calculation, 7w2d. I believe that they count day 1 as 2 weeks before retrieval and it looks like you were counting 2 weeks before transfer. Hope that blood pressure comes down!

Leora - you couldn't have asked for a better transfer! I pray it takes and that one baby is just right for your poor cervix! You have a great plan for the day.

Julia - sure. It may not apply to you but it's certainly worth asking your RE about.

AFM - Day 1 of BCP. Headaches will begin soon, I'm sure. Planning for the Vegas trip for my mom's birthday this weekend. I bought a lovely orange dress at H&M yesterday to wear while there. It's a beautiful color, I hope I can pull it off!

[Sunshine1576]

Blessesd, I wanted to check in this afternoon to see how you are doing too.
Kerpuppies, Have fun in Las Vegas with your mom, that would be a fun trip to make. Will you be trying out the casinos? lol I play the nickle slot machines, you would think I would be more daring but no I give myself a $10 allowance and try to se how long I can make it last! Enjoy her birthday and I know the dress will look great!

[Neffi211]

Leora-- I am so glad to hear that your transfer went well! Are you really going to wait a week to POAS? I thought you were a crazy addict and started like 4dpt..... I am also a POAS addict, but this time, I may not do it so early....I think my mind starts playing tricks on me....you know how you hold it different angles, turn the lights on and off, go outside and inside, keep them for days and pull them in and out of the trash.....yeah thats me! I go crazy....and do like 3 a day! Luckily I buy them in bulk online!

Blessed-- I am sooooo hoping for a doubled beta for you today! Chemicals suck! I have everything crossed for you and will be checking the board like crazy today!

AFM-- nothing....still on Lupron and waiting to start Estrace and Viagra on Saturday! Come on lining! You can do it!

[blessed143]

Beta 2 was 89. I go again friday for beta 3. Praying it continues...

[kala0704]

double post!

[kala0704]

Blessed-Yay!!! Yay!!! SO happy your beta doubled, we will keep praying for you!

Amanda- so sorry you have to wait til March...but you are right about the tax write offs. Thanks for the reminder.

Jen-Congrats! Im so happy for you!!!! Please keep us updated! I'll be praying for your little miracle!!

Bodie-I know MS is the pits...but isn't excited?!?! I remember jumping up and down and telling everyone the morning I first threw up. I hope saltines defore you even sit up and sea sick bracelet are helping.

Leora- Your PUPO!!!! Yay!!! I am so happy for you and DH! That's great that you have a beautiful blast! Take it easy rest relax and enjoy!

Bonnie-so nice to have you! You will find lots of love and support from your new IVF sisters!

We-I will continue to pray for you. It is amazing how a mother would do anything for her child...even die. Sometimes Im terrified of something happening to my baby girl. I understand your broken heart and hope it heals with time.

Julia-oh your have already beens through so much. Im sorry about the cyst. Do they think it will shrink down on it's own?

Gina-everything crossed for you....hoping for a high beta!!!

Anton-good to hear from you. It sounds like this break is doing you well. Im so sorry your journey has been so long. What kind of cocktail is DH on to help with sperm count/motility? My DH took clomid. What clinic do you go to? When are ya'll trying agian? That is very intersting about Cypres adoption...good to have plan b if needed. Is that where you live? Just curious...does your insurance cover IVF? Sorry for all the questions.

Kerpupples-I started BCP yesterday morning and had headache/diziness. I think I'll try taking it in the afternoon or evening to feel better at work. I cant wait to go to H&M to go shopping. I have to justify a drive down to Denver with a dr. appt or something to spend the gas money. Have fun in vegas! Where are ya'll staying?

AFM-We go on Friday to Charlotte to meet our nephew (BIL and SIL son). They are way tooooo fertile! She told me last christmas she wanted a baby, then she was pregnant on new years! Arrrrgh...i really hated her....and of course she is 20. I hope the visit goes well and is drama free... yea right!

[Neffi211]

Blessed-- YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so happy for you! can't wait to keep seeing it go UP UP UP!!!

[Julia73]

Oh Blessed! What an apt name, you really are! I am so happy for you!!!! Please don't stress, you will be fine. Man I'm happy to hear this. So happy!

Kala-they didn't say about the cyst. Idk what to do. I'm in pain and that idiot dr was like take some tylenol. .i was like are you serious? He thought we were still cycling I guess and even after I told him we were not right now he didn't change his mind. Blood is pouring out of me and I have nowhere to go, can't get on a gyn till dec 27, reg dr until friday bc I am just now establishing both. I'm alone and lost and scared and I'm sorry to dump it on you all but idk what to do. I called re's office and I just know theyre gonna be like, this girl is nuts.

[kala0704]

Julia-Im so sorry...I wish there was something I could do to help. I've had a cyst before and it shrunk on it's own. I know that with all the hormones still going crazy in your body it is not helping the situation. I've been cushing blood too...and everyone is telling me it is normal. I guess the ER doc think that in a few days AF will pass and your cyst will shrink...I do hope this is the case. Hang in there!

[rosie84]

Leora - Wahoo! So excited for you that everything went splendidly - congratulations on being PUPO I know this has been SO FREAKING LONG in the making and now it is finally here! Not only did you have a blast to transfer, but you also know that the embryo survived freezing/thawing super well since it started growing right away. So many prayers and good vibes to you!

Sunshine - Wow! Sounds like a beautiful day! I love to picture the dolphins in the gulf. That sounds amazing. I am sorry Facebook was so toxic for you today…I totally get it. Some days it is just too much, even when people don't go out of their way to be insensitive.

Bodie - I hope tomorrow goes great. Keep us posted.

Jen - Congratulations! Wonderful news:)

Amanda - Sorry about AF:( Good luck with your next appointment - I hope that having a new plan will give you a renewed sense of hope and a new opportunity on the horizon. Thinking of you.

We- So many continued thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Sending you big hugs.

Julia - I am so sorry to hear about your pain and your awful ER experience. I hope today is a better day. Thinking of you.

Anton - So good to hear from you. I am sorry in the end that job didn't pan out…they are jerks for not at least following up with you. The carrot cake looks AMAZING…oh my gosh, I am licking my lips looking at the picture! I am glad that despite her initial obnoxious comment about 2 years not being so bad, this woman you were speaking to was able to come around and see things from your perspective. Thinking of you always and hoping 2012 will be the year that all of your wildest dreams come true

kerpupples - Lots of luck to you moving forward! I hope you have a great weekend in Vegas.

Neffi - Good luck! Sending many thick lining vibes your way.

Blessed - Wonderful news! Many thoughts and prayers that all will continue well.

AFM - The second line was a good deal darker this morning (7dp5dt), so it looks like things are moving in the right direction. I am still (of course) a bundle of nerves and anxiously awaiting my beta on Sunday. I am so exhausted already. The whole day I feel like someone just woke me up at 3am and demanded that I function. I am enjoying every second of feeling pregnant, I just pray that it will last! This still feels so surreal to me. Thank you so much for the kind thoughts yesterday - it really meant a lot to me!

[LYD10]

Oh my gosh, Leora - that is so awesome! for some reason i am really hopeful for you for this cycle!! the embryo seems very strong - if it went from morula to blast in just a few hours. I think it would just be a great great outcome if you got pregnant off this cycle - and since its just one - no danger of miscarriage.

[LauraN]

Hi all! I'm so excited by all of the recent good news on the board. Tomorrow I have my baseline appointment and to go over all of the info on the new meds that I will be using. Then, Friday morning, I start the Lupron and then Saturday start the other 2 (Menopur & Follistim). As some of you may or may not remember, my biggest fear in the entire world is needles...woo hoo, and here again, I am subjecting myself to them. Thanks in part to the numbing cream that I attempt to push on everyone the thought of getting the shots are not quite as disturbing as it once was, BUT, this time around, my hubby would like to go out of town for around 5 days of the shots and I'm not sure if I can actually give myself a shot. I don't think it would be an issue if I didn't have this darn needle phobia. Anyways, so I'm freaking out a little at the thought that I am going to try and shoot myself Friday morning (ok, so that sounds horrible, but it kinda feels that way to me). The funny thing is, I know I won't even be able to feel it..... it's the whole idea...ok, so I'm getting myself worked up just typing about it.

Keep the good news coming!

[bodie1011]

Leora - YAY for being PUPO. Great news! I really hope this is it for you.

Jen867 - Such a wonderful update! Congratulations!

Blessed - Awesome awesome news! So glad it doubled!

Sorry for no other personals, I'm reading along with everyone and thinking of each of you and your stories.

AFM - U/S today went well. the heartbeats went up and are both in the 170s. Beta was up over 220K. My RE discharged me and now I see my OB on Tuesday. But, I still have to take the endometrin for another 10 days, ew! My husband keeps telling me I should relax now but I just can't seem to be able. 12 weeks can't get here soon enough, then maybe I can relax. The multiple losses made me a little nuts I think. Leora - I wish I had your strength

[LauraN]

Bodie- that is such awesome news! You will have to let us know how the appt with the OBGYN goes. I'm so excited for you!

[Ninde]

Evening ladies - or good morning as its nearly 1am

Bonnie - welcome

Christy: what a lovely day (except june cleaver, that was horrible for you). And dolphins are a lovely mystical sign of pregnancy

Men: miraculous news and im so glad for you. Nit surprising your blood pressure was through the roof!

Amanda: people are so insensitive at times im sorry you have to wait til march. This expense is so huge.

Leorira: im so relieved it all went well. And that little one is a clear achiever!!

Julia: that all sounds excruciating. Are you still bleeding? If you go back to the er perhaps a gyn would come down to see you? It sounds awful. Asking archangel Raphael to start the healing

Maria: you have been on my mind all day. There are no words for the pain you all are feeling now. Your ds will soak up your love for him and i know he is absolutely heart broken, how could he not be, but he could not have a stronger person by his side right now. I pray that you all get some rest and that people will be kind and compassionate to you. May all the compassion you feel for others be reflected back to you x

Margi: whatlovely thoughts. Thank you.

Gina: thinking of your family too

Anton: lovely to hear from you. And what a gorgeous cake!!

Ker: most of the time I post on my tablet and I cant copy and paste but next time I. Using laptop I so will!! Have a lovely trip to Vegas. I was there as part of our honeymoon. Where will you stay?

Neffi: im cheering for your lining

Blessed: oh than God for that x

Kala: I really hope the trip is stress and drama free for you

Rose: oh im delighted your line is stronger. Im sorry about the tiredness but everything crossed for your beta

LauraN: it would be great if there was an alternative to the shots. How close are you with neighbors?!

Bodie: that's so fantastic. I know you are worried but you are doing great, delighted for you

Afm: all of you ladies were with me today. This morning I co-facilitated my first group session for 9 people who are actively suicidal. The group will run for 6 months. The hopelessness and lack of meaning which some felt were huge. And i thought of all of you amazing ladies, your strength and tenacity and belief in the face of pain and struggle is inspirational. If my group can get from each other half of what our online community has they can only gather strength and hope. So to one and all - thank you for the gift of support, laughter and caring x

Ninde