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

[Sunshine1576]

Well we have much to do to get ready for the NEW YEAR...WAHOOOOOO 2012 We are SOOOOO READY! Anticipating many exciting changes to happen, time will only tell but the way I see it we've waited long enough, so 2012 will be our year!

Bonnie,
Congratulations on your 2nd beta skyrocketing up, that is truly wonderful!

Lyd10,
Wow time has really flown, tomorrow is second beta? I cannot wait to hear all about it. So much to be celebrating this New Year's Eve! I'll toast to more and more BFPs for everyone!

Ninde,
Ouch, I hope osteo can relieve some of the pain in your lower back, when I see George Clooney I'll send him your way!

Leora,
It helps knowing we WILL have a baby one way or another...I know adoption would take going through the bureaucracy, and still there is so much for me to learn about the entire process. But when it something we cannot EVER stop thinking about, deep down we know we'll find the way! Nothing is more precious then a family and there are still options out there, we just have to figure out WHICH road we want to travel. IF I can hold out for 6 months, I'm thinking we would try the IVF Attain Program around late May-early June (possibily maybe even sooner) and IF we don't bring home that baby, up to 70% of our money is refunded which we would then use toward adoption. I told my mom tonight that we could very well be one of those sentimental couples with a baby stroller at the airport on our way to meet our new baby and she got so excited (did I mention she works at the Atlanta Airport?) lol I could so see her meeting us at the gate, but I do wonder sometimes how long could we refrain from telling our family? I even think about having baby showers AFTER the baby is home with us. But honestly I think dh and I would be alright without the shower, afterall all we really need is just one miracle and honestly that's all we care about, the rest we would somehow figure out, maybe some of us could even swap out baby clothes you never know! But realistically our faith remains strong as we believe this miracle will happen one way or another.

[kala0704]

hi ladies,
how is everyone? congrats on the beautiful beta. It is so exciting to see twins and triplets in the making. Keep those buns baking!
I had the FET yesterday. We had two blasts to transfer. It turns out that with DD I had transferred 4 day morula's. I didnt know that. So they thawed the first straw with two embies out on the 28th, then they grew to blasts. Im just lying on the couch catching up on trashy TV. they have the E! channel and TLC here...i dont have cable at home so this is exciting. DD is playing with her cousin next door all day. So it is actually kind of nice to sit and do nothing DH asked me last night when I was going to "pee on a stick" that was cute he remembered our lingo. Last time I had +hpt at 6dp4dt so now Im thinking 5dp5dt, so that would put me at jan 4 i think.

Rosie-you can check out the clinic on jevremova.com I think.

tiger-yay for 4 dead sperm...there is hope! DH had biopsy and they found nothing. He took clomid for 4 months and he had TESA...they tried 3 times and had to use bigger needle each time and found 9 twitchers...which in the end fertilized 7 of my eggs. Best of luck to you. What suppliments/meds is you DH taking?

WE- thinking of you today. I think you have your FET...i hope all goes well.

[WeHaveHope]

Kala-congratulations on being PUPO. Those embies sound great. I'm sure they are snuggling in right now.

AFM-just got back from our trip to Disney. I'm so glad we went. We spent alot of time with the kids and had a great time. It was really nice for all of us to get out and laugh and have a good time. Especially my son. It was great to see him smile an have a good time.

So I have alot of catching up to do. I haven't updated the board since we left on Christmas day so I will begin updating the board today.

It's 8am here and I am scheduled for transfer at 9:45 am. Well, we need to be there at 9:45am but transfer is scheduled for 10:30am. We will be transferring two of the four embryos we have left. We have an hour drive to the clinic so we will be leaving here soon.

Sending all of you much love.

[Sunshine1576]

Maria- I'll be sending you lots of prayers as you go through transfer this morning. So glad your son enjoyed the family vacation, it's nice to get away and spend some quality time together too!

Lyd10- I'm so excited to hear how everything goes today at your doctor appointment. Maybe it will reveal twins! Anyway all your cravings sound delicious so far, inspiring to whip up healthy meals. You might even be the next Rachel Ray with EVOO.(Extra Virgin Olive Oil) but it's great to love salads douced in vingerette dressing.

Most Up-to-Date Birthday list, anyone else we may add?

ROSIE- JANUARY 23
ANNASHOPE- JANUARY 25
KERPUPPLES (Amy)- FEBRUARY 3
ADDY- FEB 7
BLISSFUL (Alisa)- MARCH 1
GINA- MARCH 5
BLESSED- APRIL 4
BLUE-EYE-DREAMER- APRIL 28
LAURA- APRIL 28
BLAIR- MAY 8
DOGSRULE- MAY 16
KYNLEE- MAY 23
BONNIE- MAY 29
ANTON (Antonia)- JUNE 11
BABYBLU (Stephanie)- July 3
BODIE (Ilene)- JULY 4
SUNSHINE1576 (Christy)- July 15
SWEETPEA- JULY 17
LEORA- July 31
HOPEISALLIHAVE (ASHLEY)- AUGUST 15
DEFTONESMO- AUGUST 18
MARIA (WeHaveHope) - AUGUST 21
AMANDA- SEPTEMBER 2
KATIEB- SEPTEMBER 9
KLINGER13 (AMANDA)- SEPT 18
JENMINK- OCT 2
JAYNE (Amy)- OCT 5
NINDE (Patricia)- OCT 5
RYPELL- OCT 17
MOOREBABY (Ester)- NOV 2
TESS (Wendy)- NOV 23
LOU71- NOV 28
HAPPYBUNNY (Barbara) DEC 10
JULIA- DEC 13
LYD10- DEC 13
SMOON0021- DEC 15
FELICIA- DEC 22

[WeHaveHope]

Transfer is done. We transferred two blasts grades 3BC and 2BC. They thawed the same grade they went in so that was good news. Layind down now for 30 min and then home to rest. Thank you all for your prayers and support. Pregnancy test is scheduled for 1-9-12.

With much love,

Maria

[kala0704]

here we go WE!! how long do you do bed rest? im doing 3 days then take it easy for 2.
1 blast was like yours nice and round the other had bubbles all around the edge. does that mean it is hatching?

[WeHaveHope]

Kala-we did ICSI on both blasts. Our clinic routinely does ICSI for FET's to assist with implantation. So our 3BC blast, you can see the puncture mark on the right side and you can see a bit of the embryo starting to hatch out. It's the little budge you see on that side. Our 2BC, you can see the puncture mark on the left side but not hatching out yet. The bubbles around the edges typically mean fragmentation which they don't like to see but it doesn't mean it's a bad thing. Many embryos have implanted just fine with severe fragmentation. My RE does not recomend bedrest. Ive gotton pregnant twice with IVF without bedrest. I will definantely take it easy until I go back to work on 1-3. Hope this information helps.

[Gina1976]

Maria- They look great! Good luck! I'm praying this will result in a BFP and you have a healthy baby or babies in 9 months! Or is it really 10?

Again, I'm so glad you all had a great time at Disney! I' know it was much needed! Glad your son was able to enjoy himself also


AFM- I think this Grapefruit juice is to blame for my cramping and bleeding. I finally stopped with both and hadn't had any grapefruit juice in about 4/5 days and finally went and got some. About an hr later my pelvic area was so sore! If it does raise estrogen levels maybe it's what I need at least until I'm back on medications etc..

[LYD10]

Maria and Kala, congratulations on your transfers! Maria, your blasts look great!

Sunshine, you are so sweet to check up on me!

I went to the doctor this morning and just waiting to hear on my beta results. As far as my 10lb of water, he says I should feel better next week. He says I should start peeing a lot and that's when I know the water is coming out.

[bonnieucwv]

Maria yay how exciting!! Praying for wonderful results for you!!

[LYD10]

WOooo-Hooooo! My 2nd beta is 845. Thats a doubling time of 40 hours from my first beta. Things are looking good. I think this one is a keeper!

[WeHaveHope]

Lyd-congratulations. I think your LO is also a keeper. Any more Beta's scheduled or just u/s in a couple of weeks?

[LauraN]

Lyd- congrats!!! So, what is the next step? Do you get more bloodwork or do you have to wait for a few weeks.for an ultrasound?

[LYD10]

Lyd- congrats!!! So, what is the next step? Do you get more bloodwork or do you have to wait for a few weeks.for an ultrasound?

Oh yeah, that's right. I am coming in for 3rd beta next Thursday and then u/s about two weeks from today. So, he is skipping the sac u/s and just going for the heartbeat u/s. he hasn't scheduled the u/s yet. Two weeks from today will be 6w3d. Or he may have me come in on Monday, jan 13th at 6w6d. We ll see what he decides. He tends to error on the safe side, so maybe he ll wait till Monday, jan 16th.

[bodie1011]

Maria - congrats on being PUPO!!