Aussies and Kiwis!

[Deanne]

HOORAY FOR JOSIE!!! Congratulations on your excellent news - I'm so happy for you guys. My DH is sending his congrats too - I was out most of the day and was telling him I had to log on as soon as we were home so I could find out how you'd gone - so very, very pleased it's been good news! What a lovely way to start the weekend. Oy Oy Oy indeed!

And a big hi and lots of xxs to everyone else too.

Deanne

[DonDaz]

Hi girls,

Congratulations Josie - go aussies.
I have posted on the other thread also re Donna. Has anyone had a low positive test, then a negative test, no AF when the clinic said it should happen and then had any good news ?????

Donna had to ring the clinic today to let them know re AF - when she told them it hadn't arrived yet, they told her to have another blood test tomorrow morning just in case.

We went out for dinner tonight for Donna's birthday - so she decided to treat herself to just one alcoholic drink.

Look forward to your comments,
Barbara and Donna

[DonDaz]

Hello, Barbara again,

Would anyone know of a site I could look at re breast lumps.?

My 26 yo daughter in law (Jan) has one. She had a scan today and has to go back to the doctor next week. She went to the doctor last sunday afternoon and rang to have a scan on Monday morning - I couldnt believe she had to wait until Friday to get an appointment. I thought that things like lumps were seen to ASAP. They are planning a trip to Childers, Qld on the 20 June - so hopefully she will have good news before then.

Sorry to change the topic, but I know you all understand.

If you have any tips for sites, etc. I would appreciate it.
Thanks
Barbara

[missmolly]

Oh my goodness Jo!! What fantastic news. You must be so over the moon. Lets keep up the good work my fellow Aussies!!!!!

Missmolly

[missmolly]

Heather - I am sorry to hear that you are losing faith with your clinic. I would recommend talking to your Dr, and asking them to explain there rationale behind your next treatment cycle. When is your EC going to be? If your still not happy with them, I would be looking at the alternative clinics as well. Hang in there.

I am booked in for FET on tuesday. I hope it all goes well this time around. At least I am not in any pain, unlike the last time. My trip to hospital during the week scared me a bit, as I did not want to have to cancel the transfer. The cardiologist was very understanding towards the importance of IVF to me and DH, and said to have the next cycle before I have anymore tests on my heart.

Just as I was typing, the clinic called & I am booked in for ET at 1230hrs on tuesday. I am not looking forward to the tww again! I am going to tackle it differently this time. I am going to go back to work the next day, and get on with things, unlike last time. I nearly drove myself crazy staying at home.

Missmolly

[DonDaz]

Hello everyone,

update on Donna

She had another blood test today which tested positive. Therefore has to have another blood test next Friday - a long time to wait. The clinic said just to take it easy, but if she has extreme pain go straight to hospital as it would be an ectopic pg.

I have noticed that most girls seem to be on meds after the 2ww when they have tested positive - even low positive. Donna hasn't been given anything at all. Is it different in Australia, or clinic to clinic???

Any ideas??
Barbara and Donna

[BelB]

Hi all,
Again, my congrats to Jo, is lovely to hear your positive news, you must be over the moon!!! Make sure you check in on us throughout your pregnancy and let us know how its all going..

Barbara, don't know what to think about Donna's result, she must feel all over the place does she..IVF is often likened to a rollercoaster ride, she has certianly experienced the ups and downs hasn't she!! re. meds during the 2ww, this seems to differ from doctor to doctor, and certainly from clinic to clinic. My doctor had me do two injections during the 2ww, sorry, not sure what it was, but I know other women don't seem to have any. Might be worth asking her doctor at the next appointment. You have a lot on your plate at the momement Barbara. Sorry I don't know much at all about breast lumps, I guess it would be worth looking at the Cancer Council type web site??

MissMolly, wow, you've had an intense couple of days as well!!!..So glad that the Cardiologist is being sensitive to the IVF cycle, I have a bit to do with Orthopaedic Consultants (interesting breed that they are) and know that consultants in general can be pretty one eyed about their particular are of specialty..Good luck for Tuesday, I have everything crossed for you!

All is well here, still mucous extracting poor little Ms Annie (she isn't loving it at all can I say!?!?!)
Take care
Belinda

[hlloyd]

My goodness Barbara, what a week you are having. Like B, I am not to sure how to react to Donna's news. Stranger things have happened I guess. Let's hope she gets good news when she tests on Friday. What an emotional rollercoaster she must be on, the poor thing. After all this, I truly hope everything turns out really well for her. Sorry to hear that Jan is having such an awful time. Sometimes Doctors can be so insensitive to patient needs. Jan must be frantic having to wait so long for the results. I hope the lack of urgency on behalf of the clinic means that they are not too worried about the lump and that Jan will be fine. Check out http://www.breasthealth.com.au, it seems to have some really good information as well as a great FAQ area. Fingers crossed for good news for both Donna and Jan....I think you should take a holiday after all this, you deserve one!

Belinda, thanks for the info re doctors. It is good to have names and personal recommendations. I still haven't done anything, I will wait and see how this cycle goes before taking any action. I think my ticker thing must be a bit confusing....it refers to when I begin sniffing again (I hate that term as I live in a town where paint sniffing is a real problem). EC will not be until 15 July so still a long time to wait. I should really try and become a bit more positive instead of just assuming that this cycle will not work. I must say that this unseasonally warm weather is helping the PMA. Sorry to hear that Annie is still not 100%. I should imagine the extractor would be wearing a little thin with her (and you) by now. I hope she gets better really soon and life can return to normal.

MissMolly, wow, Tuesday. That is fantastic news. I hope it all goes really well. I am planning to do the opposite to you for the next 2ww. This time I think I will take the time off work. Last time I went straight back to work and found that I really couldn't concentrate and I really was a huge liabitlity to my organisation. Best I be vague while working in the garden or starting some DIY projects I think....I'll just stay away from the really sharp power tools! Good luck for Tuesday, I will be thinking about you.

How are you going Deanne, keeping busy? Sorry that your mum has gone home, sometimes a gal just needs her mum! I am sure that this week you have a variety of activities to look forward to.....doing your daily 10,000 steps by walking to and from the toilet for knicker checks, pondering the significance of various types of abdominal twinges, breast examination including a comparison of pre and post IVF vein prominance and lots of poking, and a significant analysis of pregnancy vs AF symptoms. Hang in there, not long to go now. If you haven't found this already take a look http://www.visembryo.com/baby/index.html. It is quite interesting and will be a brief (very brief) distraction.

Jo, have your feet touched the ground yet? Hope you and DH are having a fabulous weekend of celebration. Have you told the kids yet or are you waiting? (sorry I am so nosey).

Tiger, sorry to hear about your computer. Just wanted to say hi should you log on any time soon!

Have a fabulous rest of the weekend everyone. It has become very spring-like here, so much so that DH has even been motivated to clean the pool!! It is kind of weird but I am loving it!

Cheers
Heather

[missmolly]

Last night I had the most horrible nightmare. I dreamt that the clinic called & told us that our four embryos had been killed by one of the IVF staff members, and that we would have to testify in court! I woke up all sweaty & could not get back to sleep. I am very nervous about the whole thawing thing. I really hope at least one of our little embies will survive.

I have also changed my mind about going back to work the day after the transfer. I think I will take a week off - as it is getting closer, I am getting more nervous (and excited). I do need to work on my PMA a bit more though, as I am feeling a little negative today.

Have a great long weekend.
Missmolly

[hlloyd]

OMG MissMolly, even sleeping can't provide you with some respite from all this. I can only imagine the angst you must be feeling in anticipation of Tuesday. The Aussie gals are on a bit of a roll at the moment though so I am sure your embryos will thaw beautifully and you will have nothing to worry about. Try and enjoy the rest of the weekend....BB eviction tonight should occupy a couple of hours!

Best wishes
Heather

[josiemack]

Hi all and thank you so much for your kind wishes. We are still a bit shellshocked, in a happy sort of way!!!

Barbara - I'm sorry to hear that Jan is having difficulties and hope all goes well when she meets with the doctor - re your questions on medication - I was given a crinone gel to insert each night during the 2ww, and now that we have our BFP, have been given three more scripts (ie another 45 doses) to keep using - bit of a shock when I found out that these were not covered in the intial costs, and a pack of 15 costs $211, so with the two repeats, will be $600+. Apart from that, no other medication.

I hope Donna is coping OK, I can't imagine the strain she is under with the ambiguous results she is being given. Fingers crossed that there is some good news at the end of it all!

We have another blood test on Friday, 17th, then a scan on 29th. The clniic referred me back to the IVF doctor, who is also an obstetrician - her receptionist wanted to know on the spot which hospital we wanted to use - I hadn't even though about this, as I had Declan and Grace in Tasmania, not a lot of choice there... she said I would need to decide by Tuesday at the latest, as the hospitals near the city book out really quickly... so we are booked into the Freemasons and have our fingers crossed - feels weird booking in without going and checking it our first.

Which got me thinking...childcare...so called the centre that my work has a priority arrangement with - looking for early 2007 - and am on a waiting list - amazing at 4 weeks pg to be on a waiting list for 18 months away!!!!

Deanne - how is the waiting going? Not long now!!!!

MissMolly - your dream sounds dreadful, all the best for your frosties - from memory you are at the Epworth (Monash IVF)? That's where we went - all the very best for Wednesday.

Jo

[BelB]

Jo,
Childcare is a nightmare!!, we booked Annie when I was 19 weeks pregnant into about four centres but our heart was really set on the one. 12 months later we have been offered one day at our absolute favourite and we have taken it..Great idea to book in early!!..Looking forward to hearing about your next blood test and scan, let us know how it all goes.

Heather, sorry I got confsued re. your cycle, the ticker is a little confusing, but then maybe my head is in the clouds a tad at times (OK, maybe more frequently than that!?!?!)..Did you watch the BB eviction??, the girls seem to be leaving thick and fast don't they??, that Glenn is SUCH a sleaze isn't he!!, I actually thought he might have been OK but am now completly over such feelings..

MissMolly, I used to have nighmares and just completely bizarre dreams around cycle time, and then through the pregnancy as well. Maybe it has something to do with hormones, or probably the fact that we're pretty focussed on the upcoming cycle. I, like Heather, am sure that they emebies will defrost well and that transfer will go beautifully. Take it easy and do let us know how it goes!

Annie sends a big sloppy kiss and lots of babydust to all!!

Take care
Belinda
XOXOX

[hlloyd]

Awww, thanks Annie. I love wet, sloppy baby kisses! It's not you Belinda, the tick is vague. If I adjust it to EC or ET it will be too long a countdown so I thought I would do it in short bursts!

Just wanted to pop in and say best of luck for tomorrow MissMolly. Hope you manage to sleep soundly tonight, with no horrible nightmares. Can't wait to hear the good news tomorrow arvo.

Take care all.
Heather

[BelB]

Heather,
Annie specialises in wet sloppy kisses, she loves to grab my hair, pull me in then open her mouth really wide. Sometimes we even get a bit of tongue action!!!

MissMolly, I have everything crossed for you!!!
B

[Deanne]

Hi gals,

MissMolly, I hope that the FET went well today and that you're feeling good about starting your 2ww.

Barbara, I'll cross my fingers for Donna - I can't imagine what all the confusion must be doing to her (and you). Here's hoping it produces a happy end result.

Heather, glad you're enjoying the last gasp of summer up north. It's been fairly mild here the last couple of days too - it felt so good to go out for a walk in a t-shirt and no jacket! Thanks for that link to the stages of embryo development - it's amazing how much happens so quickly.

Belinda, hope that Annie gets over her cold SOON. Poor angel to have to deal with that mucous-sucker thing all this time - yuk.

I'm so glad to be nearing the end of the 2ww. I don't know if it's waiting for the result or just being bored because I haven't worked since the EC. Anyway my publisher emailed me this morning offering work so I'll get back into it this week - it'll help pass the next few days at least. If AF doesn't arrive (it's due tomorrow), I'll be tested on Friday. No clues either way yet so I'm trying not to dwell on it too much.

I'm feeling quite calm though, so that's a good thing. DH and I have been talking about overseas adoption too - I know it's early days for us on our IVF path (and we will be giving it more attempts if this one hasn't worked), but I guess I just need to know we have another option to look into. And somehow even thinking about adopting makes us feel less pressured. Don't know if that makes sense!

Anyway, bye for now,
Deanne