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

[bodie1011]

We - Good luck today with the second beta! I will be thinking about you!

Samantha - I never had the ovary bloating problem, as I don't produce that many eggs (relatively). Each time I've had 8 or 9 eggs retrieved. I remember the first time, the woman next to me had 27 eggs retrieved. I felt pretty down at that point, but then reminded myself I only need *one* for this miracle. So hang in there! Each step of this process has its challenges, we can help you through it.

This morning I woke up and it was all I could do to drag myself out of bed. I'm exhausted. Another side effect!

[WeHaveHope]

Good noting friends,
Just wanted to pop in and say good morning and wish everyone a wonderful day. I am on my way to have Beta #2. Like always I won't know until about 2:00pm. Please know that I keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers always. Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers.

Sunhine-keeping you in my prayers today. Praying that all goes well with ypur RE appt today.

Kamina-keeping you in my prayers today. Praying for that BFP you so deserve. Please keep us posted. Wishing you all the best. Come on BFP!!!

[tuffy4u]

We, good luck with your beta. I'm sure those babies have grown like crazy over the past few days!

[furmomma]

We--and everyone else getting number checks in the next 24 I am praying for high numbers .

Samantha the hardest part is if you dont had anxiety going ionto this you do when you are going through it. I have been on medication for the better part of 20 years but frankly effexor and IVF are not such a great mix. If this doesnt take I will run the the rx bottle. Ativan xanax etc are all pretty safe during pregnancy.

Has anyone had cramps like your going to have your period tomorrow cramps days after IVF? My last experience with IVF (6 months ago) was so different. My breast felt huge and hurt very much but no abdominal symptoms and this time my breast dont hurt at all but my pelvis does not feel so great --like a bad period coming up. . I am flying home tonight-wont get back to US until the morning and wont get home until late in the day. My RE here offered to see me before I leave but frankly I would rather have no news then the possibility of bad news right? I am more or less in the space of clinging to every last thread of hope and wil start crying at the drop of the hat (combination of effexor withdrawal and hormones I think). OMG you know it is like when someone at work asks you if everything is o.k., when it is not, and you start crying but dont want to. No kidding I am smiling thinking of that! what a dope i am!

I will pray for each of you this morning that happiness peace baby sprinkles and a bunch of high numbers for those getting tested.

[WeHaveHope]

Furmomma-your not a dope by any means. I completely understand what you mean and it's normal to feel that way. Every IVF cycle is different. I've had 4 and each one was very different from each other. I also had cramping this cycle and last cycle and both were BFP's. So don't go by symptoms at all. Have you had your Beta yet? I read that you mentioned that you will be having an ultrasound. Either way, please know that I am praying for you to get your BFP. Cry if you need to. Sometimes we need to just let it all out. Sending you a great big hug.

[Neffi211]

Good morning ladies!

We-- can't wait to hear your second beta! I bet its going to be over 2000! (since there are probably two in there ) I will be checking the board after 2pm!

AFM-- after 3 days of spotting....AF is here in full force and I had to push my u/s til tomorrow. So i go for my baseline tomorrow at 11am and then decrease lupron and start estrace tomorrow as well. 3 weeks and counting! I have had such an awful week....sinus infection, DS is sick, DH is out of town and all the worries of IVF....glad AF arrived as she should today...at least something has gone right, now if I could just get a good night sleep I might be able to make it til DH gets home on Friday and then we have a crazy weekend cause I am in my best friends wedding!

Has anyone taken an antibiotic while doing a cycle. I need to kick this sinus infection and RE said its fine to start it today....it just worries me, I always try to clean out my body before a cycle. I know that it should be out of my system in three weeks, but it still worries me. I will be taking Zpak. any thoughts much appreciated!

[WeHaveHope]

Neffi-thank you. I really would not worry about taking a zpack. I've taken antibiotics as part of each of my cycles. If ypur RE said it's ok, don't worry. I really hope you feel better.

[tuffy4u]

Neffi- I had strep during my last cycle. My RE said it was fine to take and antibiotic, so I did. My cycle was not great but I don't think it had anything to do with the antibiotic.

[Sunshine1576]

Good Morning Ladies!
Sitting here in dh's office while he finishes up a class this morning before driving to our RE appt. I absolutely couldn't sleep last night but it got me up early enough to cook dh breakfast. I sat at the table with my homemade biscuits and admired the new tea cups I found for Annabelle at the local antique store yesterday. Love them so much might start a teacup collection of my very own...

Anyway thinking of you all this morning. Sending lots of prayers out to Kamina and WeHavehope today!


Tess- Between your movies and my antiqueing and Gina's super sweet tea, I think we still have alot to carry on about.

Felicia- Sleepy bear you are fine to hiberate for now, we understand and only wish you a long healthy 9 months of nothing but baby bliss!

Anton- Good to hear from you, are we waiting until Friday to hear back about the job interivew?

LaureN- Thanks for asking, I will ask for a copy of my levels today to take home so I can really break everything down with a nutritionist. I need a good diet plan, nothing sticks to me and I often wake up early in the morning starving even after eatting when I get home from work at night. More then anything I hope to get the antibodies report back today and we can make a solid plan to move forward. He initially told me with Levothyroxin I'm monitored every 6 weeks since the thyroid works so slow, hopefully today will show an improvement. What regimen are you on with the meds?

AFM: Reading up on everyone while I wait for dh, waiting is the story of my life!

[SamanthaRae21]

Good morning ladies!

Those going for their Beta's today, BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!!

Im still waiting for AF to begin...hopefully it comes today or tomorrow. Tomorrow is my lab work to determine if im ready to start stims Friday. All my medications got delivered to my house this morning and when I opened the package I about fell over! There were so MANY needles and meds! I felt like a patient with a terrible disease or something! I had to take a step back and remind myself why this package was in my living room...

I layed everything out on the floor and just sat and staired at it all for a couple minutes...trying to come to terms with it all...Its all so intimidating! BUT, like you all are saying, I have to take one day at a time, baby steps.

Where any of you ladies blown away by all the medications once they were in your hands?

[WeHaveHope]

Samantha-yes, all the meds and needles can all be super overwhelming. It will get easier just keep asking questions and sharing all of your concerns with everyone. Remember, we are all here to help you.

[blessed143]

GOod morning! I hope that you all are having a great week. I feel like i am so far behind on personals.

WE - thinking of you! I hope that your numbers double! Good luck and how exciting!

Kamina- Keeping you in my thoughts... Waiting to hear! I pray that you get the bfp!!!

samantha- Welcome... I know that this is so overwhelming at times. I think making a schedule that you can see helps. I know that all the meds and everything is so crazy. I know the first ivf I was so shocked at how big the box was and how much was inside. You found a great bunch of women who are here to support you! I hope that AF to come.. I know that waiting is such a pain. It is so hard not being in control! Good luck!

Tess- I hope that your natural cycle goes great!! I feel like I am like you, not too much to talk about....

lauren- yeah for starting lupron!! You are moving right along! HOw great!


AFM- I am just waiting for Saturday when I start taking estidol.... I cant wait for November. Seems like it is forever away. I just want to have the transfer and pray for a bfp! I know that it is a journey but still hard to be patient. Not more to talk about I guess... Feel like I am just at a waiting stage..

[Gina1976]

We- Can't wait to hear those numbers!

Neffi- Hope you feel better soon!

Samantha- I haven't even started the process but I know I'll feel the same way. I have a needle phobia so it's going to be hard. Like everyone else said just take it one step at a time.

[tuffy4u]

I can't stop checking in, I want to hear those numbers!

[Gina1976]

I can't stop checking in, I want to hear those numbers!

Me too!!