Staci,
Good luck with your test tommorrow. I had a biochemical pregnancy the first IVF. They told me the test was positive, but that the number was very low and so it was unlikely to be a viable pregnancy. That was really hard, but I have to agree that it did give me hope that a future attempt would work. So I think it's fine to test early - and still much more telling than HPTs which don't really tell you much of anything.
Alicia
Staci
Glad I made you smile with the FHF.....
Good luck at the clinic today, you've done your research and it seems sensible with your type of treatment to test early, if you want to of course.
I really don't believe bad dreams are because we're bad people and don't deserve to get what we're trying for. I say 'we' as what applies to you, applies to us all don't forget! I'll be gentle with you today because it's test day, but thoughts like that do no one any good!
Hugs
Debra.
Good luck at the clinic today, you've done your research and it seems sensible with your type of treatment to test early, if you want to of course.
I really don't believe bad dreams are because we're bad people and don't deserve to get what we're trying for. I say 'we' as what applies to you, applies to us all don't forget! I'll be gentle with you today because it's test day, but thoughts like that do no one any good!
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.
Oops sorry Debra! When I said that about the dreams I mean that it was an unconscious sort of feeling that we might have about things.... you know, sort of like when you have dreams about failing an exam even though you are well prepared for it. I should have added that it is obviously incorrect! If anyone deserves to be mothers, we all certainly do and I'm certain we will all be great ones!
Anyway, I have to get ready to head over to the clinic. Will post later!
Staci
Anyway, I have to get ready to head over to the clinic. Will post later!
Staci
Me 35/DH 41
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
Hi Staci....I knew what you meant with the dreams, I just wanted you to remember what a wonderful and deserving person you are!
I've been thinking about you for a couple of hours already....good luck at the clinic. How quickly will you get the result? our clinic takes 24hours which is incredibly frustrating......
Big Hugs
Debra
I've been thinking about you for a couple of hours already....good luck at the clinic. How quickly will you get the result? our clinic takes 24hours which is incredibly frustrating......
Big Hugs
Debra
Staci,
Just wanted to wish you all the best for your test and i'll have everything crossed for you ++++++++++++++
Ali x
Just wanted to wish you all the best for your test and i'll have everything crossed for you ++++++++++++++
Ali x
Dh 39, Me 34, Wonderful DS age 12yrs,
concieved naturally 1992 ,
Ectopic 1994
Ist IVF 1997 -tive
Fet 1999 -tive
Fet Oct 2003 -tive
IVF Dec04/Jan05 Egg-Share -tive OHSS
IVF May/June 05 Egg share +++++++20/06/05
concieved naturally 1992 ,
Ectopic 1994
Ist IVF 1997 -tive
Fet 1999 -tive
Fet Oct 2003 -tive
IVF Dec04/Jan05 Egg-Share -tive OHSS
IVF May/June 05 Egg share +++++++20/06/05
Well, I just got back from the clinic. They will call with the result in about 3 hours so I'll post as soon as I hear. Debra, I can't believe your clinic makes you wait 24 hours. What torture!
Staci
Staci
Me 35/DH 41
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
Good luck
Satci,
Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and praying for your good news.
I know what you mean about the biochemical pregnancies. I received my +ive 8dp5dt but started spotting, etc. My levels increased for awhile and then dropped. Even though it didn't work out, I was glad to know that something had implanted. And my RE told me that, as a group, those who have had that happen have a higher chance of going on to carry the next time than if it had not implanted. So I was glad to have known
about it, even if it was hard going through it all.
If there is anything I have learned in this whole process, and in all the communications I have read here and other places, it is that you never can be sure until you have final, concrete results. I did the same thing you and many others do...gotta take that HPT that is sitting in the medicine cabinet. And it is always negative! We just can't help ourselves!
Anyway, I guess what I am saying (although probably not doing a very good job) is don't read too much into things yet. You may be happily surprised at the result. This is what I am hoping happens for you!
Hang in there...
Hugs,
Stephanie
Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and praying for your good news.
I know what you mean about the biochemical pregnancies. I received my +ive 8dp5dt but started spotting, etc. My levels increased for awhile and then dropped. Even though it didn't work out, I was glad to know that something had implanted. And my RE told me that, as a group, those who have had that happen have a higher chance of going on to carry the next time than if it had not implanted. So I was glad to have known
about it, even if it was hard going through it all.
If there is anything I have learned in this whole process, and in all the communications I have read here and other places, it is that you never can be sure until you have final, concrete results. I did the same thing you and many others do...gotta take that HPT that is sitting in the medicine cabinet. And it is always negative! We just can't help ourselves!
Anyway, I guess what I am saying (although probably not doing a very good job) is don't read too much into things yet. You may be happily surprised at the result. This is what I am hoping happens for you!
Hang in there...
Hugs,
Stephanie
ME 36, DH 47
Vasectomy Reversal
Male Factor, Low sperm count
Antibodies
IVF w/ICSI Jan 05 +tive, but early m/c
1st FET April 05 BFN
2nd FET May/June05 BFN
2nd IVF Oct05 BFN
3rd FET Sept 06
Vasectomy Reversal
Male Factor, Low sperm count
Antibodies
IVF w/ICSI Jan 05 +tive, but early m/c
1st FET April 05 BFN
2nd FET May/June05 BFN
2nd IVF Oct05 BFN
3rd FET Sept 06
I am way beyond annoyed right now. 
The nurse called to tell me the result was negative (not exactly a surprise). Here is the clincher. She spoke with 2 of the Dr.'s and they asked that I continue all meds. for 2 more days and go in to test again on Thurs. morning. Apparently, they just do not feel comfortable testing this early and worry that there might have been a late implanter. I told the nurse that, surely even if there was an extremely late implanter, I would still be making some small amount of HCG by now at 11dp5dt! She said it can take the body up to 14 days to realize one is pregnant???
I told them I will continue the meds but I honestly just think this it is totally ridiculous to ask me to do so and now I have to go through the torment of a pregnancy test again in 2 days. I mean had they told me this in the first place, I wouldn't have bothered going in today. There was no point!
I'm so frustrated....
Staci
The nurse called to tell me the result was negative (not exactly a surprise). Here is the clincher. She spoke with 2 of the Dr.'s and they asked that I continue all meds. for 2 more days and go in to test again on Thurs. morning. Apparently, they just do not feel comfortable testing this early and worry that there might have been a late implanter. I told the nurse that, surely even if there was an extremely late implanter, I would still be making some small amount of HCG by now at 11dp5dt! She said it can take the body up to 14 days to realize one is pregnant???
I told them I will continue the meds but I honestly just think this it is totally ridiculous to ask me to do so and now I have to go through the torment of a pregnancy test again in 2 days. I mean had they told me this in the first place, I wouldn't have bothered going in today. There was no point!
I'm so frustrated....
Staci
Me 35/DH 41
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
Staci,
I am really sorry you are annoyed, you just want to know don't you.
BUT if they are saying it can take the whole 14 days, then please don't you give up. They wouldn't just say it for no reason, and it is still very early. I think a lot of people (me included!) are made to wait the whole 14 days, my nurse wont let me come in before then, so it is a good sign, or they will have just said stop taking the meds..
Try and hang in there mate, I know it's hard and annoying, but you're nearly there!
Sending you loads of PMA and keep my fingers crossed for you,
Kel xx
I am really sorry you are annoyed, you just want to know don't you.
BUT if they are saying it can take the whole 14 days, then please don't you give up. They wouldn't just say it for no reason, and it is still very early. I think a lot of people (me included!) are made to wait the whole 14 days, my nurse wont let me come in before then, so it is a good sign, or they will have just said stop taking the meds..
Try and hang in there mate, I know it's hard and annoying, but you're nearly there!
Sending you loads of PMA and keep my fingers crossed for you,
Kel xx
Arghhhhh.....I agree, worse than useless. Totally pointless actually, they should have told you this yesterday and allowed you to make the decision whether to bother or not.
I don't want to start thinking negative thoughts but will agree with your earlier comment, bad news is easier when it's not a total surprise.
I so hope that Thursday produces a wonderful shock. I think of JenF at times like this...remember how her pregnancy began? she was told her numbers were too low, that there was no hope and to expect an m/c any day.....she's about 4m pg now and still hanging in there. Miracles do happen.
love
Debra.
I don't want to start thinking negative thoughts but will agree with your earlier comment, bad news is easier when it's not a total surprise.
I so hope that Thursday produces a wonderful shock. I think of JenF at times like this...remember how her pregnancy began? she was told her numbers were too low, that there was no hope and to expect an m/c any day.....she's about 4m pg now and still hanging in there. Miracles do happen.
love
Debra.
Hi Staci honey
I am so sorry that you have to go through all this
What a pain!!!
Like Debra said (hi there Debra) miracles can happen so don't give up hope but it seems incredible that your clinic are making you do this. They should have said from the start that it was early and not made you come back in 2 days.
Thinking of you sweetie! I'm keeping everything crossed x
Love Dagny xkx
I am so sorry that you have to go through all this
What a pain!!!Like Debra said (hi there Debra) miracles can happen so don't give up hope but it seems incredible that your clinic are making you do this. They should have said from the start that it was early and not made you come back in 2 days.
Thinking of you sweetie! I'm keeping everything crossed x
Love Dagny xkx
Me 38 DH 40
1st 2nd & 4th IVF/ICSI -ve
3rd +ve DD Katelyn born @ 24wks & sadly died
5th +ve m/c 9wks
6th +ve Twins Sadly DD Leah stillborn @20wks and DS Kieran born @22wks but sadly died too
7th +ve - DD Chloë Mae born @38wks our precious miracle
1st 2nd & 4th IVF/ICSI -ve
3rd +ve DD Katelyn born @ 24wks & sadly died
5th +ve m/c 9wks
6th +ve Twins Sadly DD Leah stillborn @20wks and DS Kieran born @22wks but sadly died too
7th +ve - DD Chloë Mae born @38wks our precious miracle
Staci,
How frustrating! Sometimes it seems like it's never over for us. I was so hoping to hear some good news from you today - but much easier for me to wait an extra couple of days than for you, I'm afraid.
So it was totally pointless for you to go in. I just hope it's all not in vain and that things are looking better in a couple of days.
Alicia
How frustrating! Sometimes it seems like it's never over for us. I was so hoping to hear some good news from you today - but much easier for me to wait an extra couple of days than for you, I'm afraid.
So it was totally pointless for you to go in. I just hope it's all not in vain and that things are looking better in a couple of days.
Alicia