Hi everyone,
I got my HCG levels wrong they were just 80 yesterday and should have been around 400. I spoke to a second more helpful nurse at the Clinic who explained things a bit better. Thanks for all you support I've decided to continue with pessaries until Thursday and see what the next test says, but I would guess that it doesn't have much chance of surviving anyway. Maybe, its natures way of telling me that this times not right.
Dolly,
Thanks for suggesting the useful website. I hope you're feeling better now and looking after that little embie.
Orla,
The interview went well, but I don't think I've got the job as they were making their decision by the end of the day, and I've had no phone call, good experience anyway. I've also heard my Nan's now not long for this world, so there are my three disasters. I say Roll on 2005!!!I
Suz,
Good news to hear you start again in January with your frozen embie. Good Luck, I feel 2005 will be a very good year for us all!
Alette,
Hope your puppy is looking after you well. I have my fingers crossed for you for tomorrow. Sending you lots of good luck hugs!!
Wendy,
Fingers crossed for your scan next Tuesday. Take care of yourself!
Edi,
Not long to go now, I'm glad you are feeling a bit better after the other night. I have my fingers crossed for you!!
Many thanks and Hugs to you ALL!
Lindy
Anyone started this week??
it 's a negative and I stopped the pessies. I started bleeding already yesterday.
I am okay, did not expect a positive.
I do not know if I want to go on.
Life without children is not that bad (I tell myself).
Good luck for everyone, I surely hope for better results than mine!!
Love,
Alette
I am okay, did not expect a positive.
I do not know if I want to go on.
Life without children is not that bad (I tell myself).
Good luck for everyone, I surely hope for better results than mine!!
Love,
Alette
after lots of IUI, 4 FETs and 5 IVF's
a babyboy!
a babyboy!
Hi everyone,
All of my cramps have pretty much disappeared except at night when i wake up gasping for water.
Not sure what to think at the moment sometimes I'm really positive as I have never gotten this far in the 2ww. Usually by now I have a full blown AF. I felt like I was on the verge on Sunday/Monday I even had some brown mucus stuff (apologies - maybe too much information 
). Got an awful shock but took it REALLY easy the last couple of days and it's clear today 
- well so far. So here I am with only 3 sleeps to go and after today no access to the computer.
We go to Ireland tomorrow morning EARLY to spend Christmas with both our families. Thankfully we have the use of a house while we're there, I couldn't imagine having to do a HPT in my parents house on Christmas morning - doesn't bear thinking about
DH and I decided a long time ago not to tell our families about the IVF. In some ways we are glad we didn't coz the previous disappointments have been hard enough for us to deal with, I can't imagine what the impact would have been on our respective families. They all politely ignore the fact that we're the only couple on either side of the family married without kids.
The downside of course is that we have had very little support. I would have been lost over the past few weeks without all of you and your support so thank you again.
Alette - I was sending you good vibrations as I lay awake last night. Hope you got really good news today.
Love to everyone
and very happy Christmas to you all
Edi
ps As soon as I have news, I'll be scouring the streets in search of an internet cafe so I can post the results.
All of my cramps have pretty much disappeared except at night when i wake up gasping for water.
Not sure what to think at the moment sometimes I'm really positive as I have never gotten this far in the 2ww. Usually by now I have a full blown AF. I felt like I was on the verge on Sunday/Monday I even had some brown mucus stuff (apologies - maybe too much information ). Got an awful shock but took it REALLY easy the last couple of days and it's clear today - well so far. So here I am with only 3 sleeps to go and after today no access to the computer.We go to Ireland tomorrow morning EARLY to spend Christmas with both our families. Thankfully we have the use of a house while we're there, I couldn't imagine having to do a HPT in my parents house on Christmas morning - doesn't bear thinking about
DH and I decided a long time ago not to tell our families about the IVF. In some ways we are glad we didn't coz the previous disappointments have been hard enough for us to deal with, I can't imagine what the impact would have been on our respective families. They all politely ignore the fact that we're the only couple on either side of the family married without kids.
The downside of course is that we have had very little support. I would have been lost over the past few weeks without all of you and your support so thank you again.
Alette - I was sending you good vibrations as I lay awake last night. Hope you got really good news today.
Love to everyone
and very happy Christmas to you all
Edi
ps As soon as I have news, I'll be scouring the streets in search of an internet cafe so I can post the results.
Hi there,
Alette, I am so sorry to hear that it didnt work out for your this time. It is difficult to think about going through it all again - but hopefully in time you will find the strength to give it another shot. Thinking of you and sending you a massive cyber hug.
Edi, good luck with your test. I will try and get to a pc to check how you got on. I'm keepinng everything crossed for you and hope you get that one special christmas present that we all want this year!
Lindy, hope you're ok. Glad you managed to get hold of someone who took the time to explain what was going on.
Wendy, those scan dates seem to take forever to come round don't they. Just in case I don't get another chance - Good luck for Tuesday.
Love to all
Dolly
Alette, I am so sorry to hear that it didnt work out for your this time. It is difficult to think about going through it all again - but hopefully in time you will find the strength to give it another shot. Thinking of you and sending you a massive cyber hug.
Edi, good luck with your test. I will try and get to a pc to check how you got on. I'm keepinng everything crossed for you and hope you get that one special christmas present that we all want this year!
Lindy, hope you're ok. Glad you managed to get hold of someone who took the time to explain what was going on.
Wendy, those scan dates seem to take forever to come round don't they. Just in case I don't get another chance - Good luck for Tuesday.
Love to all
Dolly
Me 38 / DH 40. TTC 8 yrs
3 natural pg - 2 ectopics and 1 miscarriage
2nd IVF +ve but miscarried
1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th IVF all -ve
Moved to the ARGC.
Just started for the 7th time (!) Feb/March 2006.
3 natural pg - 2 ectopics and 1 miscarriage
2nd IVF +ve but miscarried
1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th IVF all -ve
Moved to the ARGC.
Just started for the 7th time (!) Feb/March 2006.
Alette
I'm so sorry. We cycled and tested together in September, and it seemed like you were so lucky to have another go so soon, so it's such a shame it's turned out this way again. I hope you are OK. At least you have your baby puppy to comfort you. Having a dog is such a joy, and especially a puppy. My dog is my surrogate baby, although he's getting on a bit now. He'll always be a puppy to me though!
Take care of yourself.
Love Jools xxx
I'm so sorry. We cycled and tested together in September, and it seemed like you were so lucky to have another go so soon, so it's such a shame it's turned out this way again. I hope you are OK. At least you have your baby puppy to comfort you. Having a dog is such a joy, and especially a puppy. My dog is my surrogate baby, although he's getting on a bit now. He'll always be a puppy to me though!
Take care of yourself.
Love Jools xxx
Me 31 (dodgy ovulation)
DH 39 (dodgy swimmers)
TTC 9 Years, 12 months on Clomid 6 yrs ago
1st IVF/ICSI Sept 04 +ve, m/c at 5 1/2 weeks
Couldn't face the pain again.....
DH 39 (dodgy swimmers)
TTC 9 Years, 12 months on Clomid 6 yrs ago
1st IVF/ICSI Sept 04 +ve, m/c at 5 1/2 weeks
Couldn't face the pain again.....
Oh Alette
Im so sorry - you look after yourself and dh and make sure that puppy gives you lots of love!! Take some time off from everything and, although its really hard, at least try to enjoy christmas...... Bless you, its been a horrible few days on this thread.............
Edi - come on girl!!! We all need some good news at christmas and to be honest what you are experiencing (although not very nice!!! ) sounds like the right stuff to me. sending you as much positive vibes as i can muster!!! And take good care of yourself. (PS I ate tons of choc during the 2ww as it was the only thing i could stomach (no really, im serious!) and it was very comforting during the cramps - dont know what your clinic says about choc, but mine didnt tell me to stear clear!! anyway it did no harm - just prob got a very fat cholesterol high embie in there! 
other than choc i stayed away from caffeine tho, 100%) will be checking for your news over the xmas period - GOOD LUCK!!!!!
Love and Kisses
Toni xx
Im so sorry - you look after yourself and dh and make sure that puppy gives you lots of love!! Take some time off from everything and, although its really hard, at least try to enjoy christmas...... Bless you, its been a horrible few days on this thread.............
Edi - come on girl!!! We all need some good news at christmas and to be honest what you are experiencing (although not very nice!!!
) sounds like the right stuff to me. sending you as much positive vibes as i can muster!!! And take good care of yourself. (PS I ate tons of choc during the 2ww as it was the only thing i could stomach (no really, im serious!) and it was very comforting during the cramps - dont know what your clinic says about choc, but mine didnt tell me to stear clear!! anyway it did no harm - just prob got a very fat cholesterol high embie in there! other than choc i stayed away from caffeine tho, 100%) will be checking for your news over the xmas period - GOOD LUCK!!!!!Love and Kisses
Toni xx
Trying to conceive for over a yr
First ICSI - Nov 04 - Twins!!!
Thomas and Charlotte born 06/07/05 :D
First ICSI - Nov 04 - Twins!!!
Thomas and Charlotte born 06/07/05 :D
Hi everyone!
Alette - Like you I started bleeding yesterday, so I've stopped the pessaries. Last blood test tomorrow to check HCG levels have dropped. I just want this nightmare to end now, I know things aren't right. To be so near and yet so far has for me has been unbearable, but I'm starting to understand that its just not right this time.
You've been through so much yourself, and remained willing to carry on and keep trying. I'm not sure either what to do next, if you feel as I do at the moment, just not strong enough to cope with it all being so near to Xmas. But in time I'm sure that you will want to try again in 2005, I'm sure it will be a better year for us all! Try to be strong I know its difficult. But I'm still jealous of your Puppie, I've had to settle for cuddling a fluffy Xmas Reindeer - not quite the same. Lots of hugs to you, take care of yourself!!
Edi - All sounds good for you so far. Have a lovely Xmas in Ireland and I'll have my fingers crossed for you on Xmas day. It would be a fantastic gift for Xmas.
Hugs to you all!!
Lindy
Alette - Like you I started bleeding yesterday, so I've stopped the pessaries. Last blood test tomorrow to check HCG levels have dropped. I just want this nightmare to end now, I know things aren't right. To be so near and yet so far has for me has been unbearable, but I'm starting to understand that its just not right this time.
You've been through so much yourself, and remained willing to carry on and keep trying. I'm not sure either what to do next, if you feel as I do at the moment, just not strong enough to cope with it all being so near to Xmas. But in time I'm sure that you will want to try again in 2005, I'm sure it will be a better year for us all! Try to be strong I know its difficult. But I'm still jealous of your Puppie, I've had to settle for cuddling a fluffy Xmas Reindeer - not quite the same. Lots of hugs to you, take care of yourself!!
Edi - All sounds good for you so far. Have a lovely Xmas in Ireland and I'll have my fingers crossed for you on Xmas day. It would be a fantastic gift for Xmas.
Hugs to you all!!
Lindy
Me (37) DH (36)
TTC 6 Years - Severe Endo (2 laser treatments)
IVF Nov 04 - BFP Early m/c (Blighted Ovum?)
IVF Jul 06 - BFN
TTC 6 Years - Severe Endo (2 laser treatments)
IVF Nov 04 - BFP Early m/c (Blighted Ovum?)
IVF Jul 06 - BFN
Hi everyone
Hope you are all well
Lindy & Alette I am so sorry to hear your news, I hope you are both doing ok. Maybe try to throw yourself into christmas to take you mind off things and treat yourselves to some nice me gifts. I know it is hard to deal with but i just seem to think this time it wasnt meant to be, it could be the next time just have to wait and see.
Lindy sorry to hear about your nan, i hope she gets better
Wendy Hope you are doing ok? good luck for your scan on Tuesday
Dolly Hope your ET goes well tomorrow, good luck
Edi How you doing in your 2ww? not long to go now. I really hope it works out for you, i have everyhing crossed for you good luck
Suz - how have you been keeping over the last few days?
Toni How are you? Any sickness or anything at the minute? Scan date is getting closer is it another week or 2?
I was telling you about my house move, unfortunately we had another piece of bad luck the girl buying the house pulled out on Monday, so we are at panic stataions now as our house will be ready mid Feb.
I hope you all have a lovely christmas, i will be thinking about you all.
Good luck to everyone with the various important dates.
I probably wont be on the net for the next week as i am going to my parents for christmas
I hope 2005 brings better luck to us all
Best wishes
Love
Orla
Hope you are all well
Lindy & Alette I am so sorry to hear your news, I hope you are both doing ok. Maybe try to throw yourself into christmas to take you mind off things and treat yourselves to some nice me gifts. I know it is hard to deal with but i just seem to think this time it wasnt meant to be, it could be the next time just have to wait and see.
Lindy sorry to hear about your nan, i hope she gets better
Wendy Hope you are doing ok? good luck for your scan on Tuesday
Dolly Hope your ET goes well tomorrow, good luck
Edi How you doing in your 2ww? not long to go now. I really hope it works out for you, i have everyhing crossed for you good luck
Suz - how have you been keeping over the last few days?
Toni How are you? Any sickness or anything at the minute? Scan date is getting closer is it another week or 2?
I was telling you about my house move, unfortunately we had another piece of bad luck the girl buying the house pulled out on Monday, so we are at panic stataions now as our house will be ready mid Feb.
I hope you all have a lovely christmas, i will be thinking about you all.
Good luck to everyone with the various important dates.
I probably wont be on the net for the next week as i am going to my parents for christmas
I hope 2005 brings better luck to us all
Best wishes
Love
Orla
Hi Guys, how are you all. Hope you all had a lovely Christmas.
Wendy, how did you get on at your scan?
Edi, Hope you got the best Christmas present ever. Will keep an eye out for your news.
Things are not looking good for me. AF arrived on Monday
so I am expecting the worst when I test tomorrow. I got a computer for Christmas so I'll be able to post tomorrow and let you know the result.
I am still praying for a miracle but unfortunately I don't think it is going to work out....
Love to you all
Dolly
Wendy, how did you get on at your scan?
Edi, Hope you got the best Christmas present ever. Will keep an eye out for your news.
Things are not looking good for me. AF arrived on Monday
so I am expecting the worst when I test tomorrow. I got a computer for Christmas so I'll be able to post tomorrow and let you know the result.I am still praying for a miracle but unfortunately I don't think it is going to work out....
Love to you all
Dolly
Me 38 / DH 40. TTC 8 yrs
3 natural pg - 2 ectopics and 1 miscarriage
2nd IVF +ve but miscarried
1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th IVF all -ve
Moved to the ARGC.
Just started for the 7th time (!) Feb/March 2006.
3 natural pg - 2 ectopics and 1 miscarriage
2nd IVF +ve but miscarried
1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th IVF all -ve
Moved to the ARGC.
Just started for the 7th time (!) Feb/March 2006.
Dolly
You never know, it is possible to have AF and a positive result!
Will be thinking of you tomorrow and wishing you a BFP!
Wendy
You never know, it is possible to have AF and a positive result!
Will be thinking of you tomorrow and wishing you a BFP!
Wendy
TTC 7yrs, Me 35 (severe endo) DH 36
IVF nov06 8th time lucky BFP! - 1 baby boy
FET Aug o8 - BFN
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IVF nov06 8th time lucky BFP! - 1 baby boy
FET Aug o8 - BFN
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Hi everyone,
You may have seen on the other thread that I got a positive on Chrismas Eve. I hope that I have started to turn the tide and that this is the start of more positive news for all of us for the future.
Dolly
Best of luck for testing tomorrow. There are lots of stories on this board of girls who have positives despite AF arriving. I'm sending you lots of positive vibes for tomorrow.
Hope everyone else is OK and that you had some nice time over Christmas.
I'll try and get hold of a computer again over the next few days to see how you are all doing.
Sending you all a big hug
Love
Edi
You may have seen on the other thread that I got a positive on Chrismas Eve. I hope that I have started to turn the tide and that this is the start of more positive news for all of us for the future.
Dolly
Best of luck for testing tomorrow. There are lots of stories on this board of girls who have positives despite AF arriving. I'm sending you lots of positive vibes for tomorrow.
Hope everyone else is OK and that you had some nice time over Christmas.
I'll try and get hold of a computer again over the next few days to see how you are all doing.
Sending you all a big hug
Love
Edi
Hi there,
Edi, Congratulations - that really is the best Christmas present!!!
Unfortunately as expected it was a BFN for me..... But we live to fight another day and you never know - it could be 5th time lucky!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL
Love Dolly
Edi, Congratulations - that really is the best Christmas present!!!
Unfortunately as expected it was a BFN for me..... But we live to fight another day and you never know - it could be 5th time lucky!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL
Love Dolly
Me 38 / DH 40. TTC 8 yrs
3 natural pg - 2 ectopics and 1 miscarriage
2nd IVF +ve but miscarried
1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th IVF all -ve
Moved to the ARGC.
Just started for the 7th time (!) Feb/March 2006.
3 natural pg - 2 ectopics and 1 miscarriage
2nd IVF +ve but miscarried
1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th IVF all -ve
Moved to the ARGC.
Just started for the 7th time (!) Feb/March 2006.
Oh Dolly, you sound so brave and strong. It must hurt like hell. I'm sorry it didn't work for you this time.
You know the drill
....time out, live it up, enjoy the things that are usually banned and indulge. There will be time to prepare for the next try in the new year.
hugs
Debra.
You know the drill
....time out, live it up, enjoy the things that are usually banned and indulge. There will be time to prepare for the next try in the new year.hugs
Debra.
Me: 44, DH: 31
Game Over.
Dates: Aug 02 - May 06
Tries: 5 fresh + 4 frozen.
Results: 1 daughter, 2 m/c, 1 ectopic.
Game Over.
Dates: Aug 02 - May 06
Tries: 5 fresh + 4 frozen.
Results: 1 daughter, 2 m/c, 1 ectopic.
Hi everyone,
Dolly, I'm sorry to hear your bad news. I really do hope that 2005 is a better year for all of us. Take care of yourself.
I had yet another blood test today and my HCG is still rising and I stopped the Progesterone early last week, HCG is now 1300, even though I had a period from hell right through Xmas. I had a scan this afternoon as they said it must be ectopic. It's not ectopic, the lining of the womb is okay and the cervix is closed, But!! The nurse says that the embe is far too small and it won't survive and I must expect another bleed and will miscarry at some point. I thought because of the bleed just before Xmas, it must all be over, and now I don't know what my body is doing.
I've got to go back yet again on Tuesday for another blood test. I can't stop thinking about why this has happended and when is it all going to end. I know that the poor little mite will never amount to anything, and I can't help feeling that there may be a tiny little chance it will be okay, but I'm scared to get any hopes up at the moment. It's tearing me and dh apart at the moment. I don't understand why it didn't go with my period. I took PK's and anti-inflamatories due to the Endo pain. Now I'm wondering if I'd carried on with the pessaries that it might have been okay, but with every blood test and each nurse telling me something different I',m so confused about it all.
Edi - At last some really GOOD NEWS. Many Congratulations to you both, what a brilliant XMAS surprise!!
Lots of hugs to you all
Lindy
Dolly, I'm sorry to hear your bad news. I really do hope that 2005 is a better year for all of us. Take care of yourself.
I had yet another blood test today and my HCG is still rising and I stopped the Progesterone early last week, HCG is now 1300, even though I had a period from hell right through Xmas. I had a scan this afternoon as they said it must be ectopic. It's not ectopic, the lining of the womb is okay and the cervix is closed, But!! The nurse says that the embe is far too small and it won't survive
and I must expect another bleed and will miscarry at some point. I thought because of the bleed just before Xmas, it must all be over, and now I don't know what my body is doing. I've got to go back yet again on Tuesday for another blood test. I can't stop thinking about why this has happended and when is it all going to end. I know that the poor little mite will never amount to anything, and I can't help feeling that there may be a tiny little chance it will be okay, but I'm scared to get any hopes up at the moment. It's tearing me and dh apart at the moment. I don't understand why it didn't go with my period. I took PK's and anti-inflamatories due to the Endo pain. Now I'm wondering if I'd carried on with the pessaries that it might have been okay, but with every blood test and each nurse telling me something different I',m so confused about it all.
Edi - At last some really GOOD NEWS. Many Congratulations to you both, what a brilliant XMAS surprise!!
Lots of hugs to you all
Lindy
Me (37) DH (36)
TTC 6 Years - Severe Endo (2 laser treatments)
IVF Nov 04 - BFP Early m/c (Blighted Ovum?)
IVF Jul 06 - BFN
TTC 6 Years - Severe Endo (2 laser treatments)
IVF Nov 04 - BFP Early m/c (Blighted Ovum?)
IVF Jul 06 - BFN