Never Ever Ever Give Up!!!!!!!!

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SQUEW
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Never Ever Ever Give Up!!!!!!!!

Post by SQUEW »

Hi Girls,

For those of you who might remember me!!I havent posted on these boards for ages now, but had become a bit of a 'lurker' :oops: keeping an eye on how you all were!
I thought after reading Nickys(Packerfreeserve) post I too would share my good news to hopefully add to the encouragement she gave earlier in the week. I too have had a much longed for positive this Weds!!! We are in total shock and I truly was begining to think it would never happen. I am so scared now of anything going wrong, but I guess thats normal, and am just keeping positive until my scan on 3rd march.
Everything always seemed so great on all my cycles, great embies etc, but nothing ever seemed to work, I was diagnosed with borderline NK cells so took steroids, but still no joy. My consultant was pushing us towards PGS screening(an extra £2000) as she was at a loss too, but we decided to have one more go without this, and if it didnt work, have one final go using this.
I did do things slightly differently last time,I gave up work, I had my NK test re done 2 weeks prior to tmt and this was ok!? so no steroids or asprin!!!I had accupuncture throughout, I did as much of the Zita West stuff I could! I did the short/flare protocol and we went to blasto. Amazingly out of 13 eggs, I got 10 embies of which 8 made it to Blasto, incredible, but again was haunted by the past of all those ok embies that didnt work!! During the 2ww I had bad period pains which i had never had before on a full cycle, so all you 2ww girlies.... period pains are GOOD!!!
When I tested I thought I was seeing double!! :shock: Too be honest it was pretty hard to focus through those tears of pure joy!!
I just pray now that this story has a happy ending as I turn 40 in May and believed time was running out for me!!
My infertility was diagnosed over 15 years ago(tubal) so this has been a long journey. I am hoping that life does begin at 40 after all :D .
Although its really really hard at times girls(plenty of times I felt i was loosing the plot!), dont loose sight, it can happen. My DP always said to me 'if we knock at the door enough times eventually we will get let in' and he was right.
So now Im back on here, and as Im not working and I cant go to the gym I guess I will be posting a lot more!! :lol:
I cant end this post without a mention for my very special friend Dagny who I met through these boards. She truly is an amazing person and throughout all the heartache she has had to endure she has been supportive to me and always cracks a joke! Its her time next, and if any of us deserves boy/girl twins its her....see you soon honey and thank you for everything!(btw am still burping!!)

Lots of love and babydust to you all. its good to be back!!

Sue xxxxxxx
Me 41 DP 40 3 xIVF,2 x FET all neg, 4th IVF +ve !!!! Twins!!Evie Lara 6lb 5 and Alexander Jack 6lb 9 38wks + 2 days
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Traci
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Post by Traci »

I am so chuffed for you both , Dagny was keeping me informed about your EC she does deserve a baby or two for sure and we will have to spread more baby dust on her next time , she is a truely amazing friend . we are getting together soon do you want to come ?


Trace x
1st cycle own eggs Neg
2nd cycle own eggs Neg
3rd cycle cousins eggs Neg
4th cycle unknown donor eggs Neg
Going to have sisters eggs Feb 06
NEVER GIVE UP!
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Post by Dolly »

Hi Sue, WOW that is so exciting. Congratulations! I love all these success stories - it gives me the belief I need right now to keep going.

I am so pleased for you and DH. Take care

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.
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Post by Nolan »

Thats really lovely and I'm so happy for you. Best wishes for a great pg and a great little bundle of joy. xxx

TTC 6 yearst
At end of down for for 1st IVF (fingers crossed)
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Post by Nolan »

Sorry brain really gone to mush (can't blame the meds for that though).

should read 6 years TTC
at end of down reg for 1st IVF
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Post by Nolan »

Sorry brain cells gone to mush (don't think I can blame the meds for that one!!!) Should read TTC 6 years and at the end of down reg injections for 1st IVF. Duhhh
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Post by SJ BROWN »

Hi Sue

Oh My Bloody God!!!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D

I am so happy for you and dh..........................
I told you all us old SCBs(Percy Pig Gang) would get there eventually............hopefully I will get there one day too.............

Take care..........and by the way-Did you eat any Percy Pigs???

Lots of love
Sarah

p.s ditto re Dagny
p.p.s-baby dust to all my old buddies, Dagny, July Ann, Traci, Dolly,Lesley and anyone else out there ttc.......
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Post by SJ BROWN »

pants...........wish we could still edit................

baby dust to Kat too(part of the Perccy Pig Gang
(have probably forgotton someone else so sorry!!)

Sarah
xx
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Post by phil »

sue,

congratulations, this is a fab post! i am so happy for you. 40 and motherhood is great and you deserve it.

i join you all in sending positve vibes to great people here, and i agree... it's tough but try to never give up.

best wishes

phil
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Post by CC »

So great to hear such fantastic news - an inspiration for us all - Thanks for sharing and many Congratulations, Cherylxx
Third ICSI July 2005 BFP and praying it continues!! 6, 8, 12, 13(Nuchal) 20, 25 and 28 week scans successful! Emily Ann Cane born 8.4.06 - more beautiful than we could have imagined
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Post by DebraP »

Lovely news Sue, congratulations. Keep us in the loop with ALL the news please!

Debra.
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Post by Zed2003 »

That' s great news Sue,

Enjoy the next few months - the wait will have been well worth it.

Look after yourself
Zoe
1st IVF - Easter 2002 - neg
2nd IVF - Summer 2002 - pos, but M/C 8 wks
3rd IVF Summer 2003 - pos with beautiful baby boy
April 2006 - miracles happen - positive naturally day after receiving IVF letter to start again! Another beautiful boy
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Post by ogr1 »

this is wonderful news !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and you guys cant have a party with out me :cry: becky
we werent blessed with our babies to raise here but we our blessed with our grandaughter
and all of our many adopted and foster children that touch our lives
and i am glad to add that our 6th grandchild will be born this spring!!!!
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Post by danica »

sue thats fantastic!! a big CONGRATULATIONS!!!
i absolutely loved what your DP said - wise words!
take care and lap it up!
d xo
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Our little man Luka, born 30th May '06 weighing 8pounds 4 - truly a precious miracle!
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Post by SQUEW »

Hi Girls

Thanks to you all for the lovely good wishes, its still sinking in!
Traci, I would love to meet up, Dagny had mentioned it, only thing is my Mum is down the weekend before(its Mothers day!!) and I think she is staying til the Tues, so I wouldnt be able to do the 7th, but anytime after that count me in!!
Sarah, How are you my old SCB!!! Are you doing any more tmt at the mo? I still cant believe it has finally happened for me! No I didnt eat percy pigs this time! to be honest I have eaten such a healthy diet its been unreal?! Was actually starting to like spinach and lentils?! I also drank green tea which is disgusting, but hey if any of these did the trick I would do it all again and more.
Im not sure if this is a common symptom but boy do I have chronic indigestion, in fact it started the day before I was due to test! I am burping like a darts player :oops: and if I am not awake in the night peeing, I am awake through stomach pain. I am so bloated I look 4 months gone :roll: ....Help! Apart from that boobs are sore but its mainly my nipples, this i noticed before testing, and a white discharge(tmi!!). Anyway am kinda pleased I have some symptoms to keep reassuring myself its all ok.
Everyone is right, this 2ww is the worst!!
Take care everyone and good luck to everyone soon to test.
Lots of love
Sue xxxx
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