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

[bodie1011]

Blueeyedreamer - glad to have another PUPO on the board. Hoping for your BFP!!!

We - good luck today with the beta!

I felt a little nausea this morning. Yay! This journey is so crazy sometimes -- imagine, praying for some nausea Wondering if I should POAS or wait it out until the beta on Sunday. Advice??

[WeHaveHope]

Bodie-yay for nausea!!!. My first time I did not POAS and when the Beta came back negative I was devastated. The 2nd time I POAS and got a negative up until the day before my Beta. I was very disappointed and hurt but when I got the phone call I was not surprised. Although I had held out hope I knew what the result was. I would rather be prepared for the news. So, for me POAS is the only way but it isn't for everyone. Do what feels right for you. Sunday is around the corner anyways. Sending you tons of baby dust and praying for your BFP.

[akdelp]

fvrogers - yeah, the wait is killing me too! I constatnly am worried about making it there. They just swithced me from the PIO shot to Crione gel 8% once a day. Hope it works, but it is driving me nuts with worry.

Is anyone currently or has used Crione gel? If so, do you think it works doesn't work, etc?

Going camping this weekend for our last time out. Camper is packed, now all I have to do is get done with work! Have a great weekend ladies!

[WeHaveHope]

Akdelp-I know what you mean about the wait. It is killing me. I used Crinone with my first two cycles. It's pretty easy to use and not all that messy. But when you wipe you may notice sine little clumps. It didn't bother me much though. This cycle I chose to use PIO. There were a few things I really did not like about the Crinone Gel. One was that it is absorbed directly into the endometrium and not I. The bloodstream so you really can't monitor the progesterone levels when using Crinone. Whith that said, studies do show that both work the same. The other thing I didn't like is that sometimes the Crinone causes irritation to the cervix which causes a little bleeding. Had had some very light spotting for that same reason and that freaked me out. So as much as my bottom is sore from the PIO I think I sord of prefer it.

[Sunshine1576]

Good Luck today WeHaveHope, everything is in God's hands from here on out and you will do great!

[bodie1011]

WE - thanks for the advice. I think you are right. I would rather know and start preparing myself, then find out Sunday afternoon and just have to deal with it all then. I probably will go out later and buy a few pregnancy tests. Soooo nervous....

[WeHaveHope]

Bodie-I'll be saying a prayer for you today. I want you to get your BFP so much. I'll be checking in all day for any news. Remember that you may still get a negative today so don't get down if you don't see that positive today, it still can happen tomorrow or even Sunday.

[fvrogers]

Akdelp - I am currently using Crinone twice a day and PIO every other day. TONS of progesterone soaring through my veins!! THe Crinone is OK, like We said I notice a lot of cervical irritaion. You also get a buildup every few days you should use your finger to clean out the "left overs." It is a little gross , but it really helps with the irritation and I do not notice any discharge when I do that. When I do not clean out the Crinone I start to notice salmon colored discharge which is common and normal, but it does freak me out!!

Bodie1011 - Isn't it funny how we wish for nausea!! When I am not nauseous I worry that something is wrong. I stopped POAS before my betas after my first BFN. I have no self control . I POAS and got my BFN and then just kept testing over and over and would get little squinter lines that kept hope alive. When my BFN came through with the beta was soo devastated and I think it was because of the faint positives I got which gave me hope. I just like the definite yes or no of the beta. With the HPTs there are false negative and positives and if you get a BFP, you still have to be careful and if you get a BFN there may still be hope. For me its like why put myself on that roller coaster. Everyone is different so do what give you peace of mind. I always ended up more anxious from POAS than not. I wish it was easier for me, but I am so obsessive that I know my limits .

Lauren319 - I am so sorry you are having a rough time. I could not stand the termites!! You are good. I would seriously be freaking out. I know what you mean about deciding when to move or what to do. We pay out of pocket for everything and were planning to buy a house but when our first IVF failed we put the house on hold until we figured out how much money we would need to put into IVF. I finally have my BFP so DH is now wanting to look at houses. I want to at least wait until I make it to my second trimester. As we all know it is still early. I have faith that everything will be OK, but I am also being realistic. Just know that we can all relate and have lost it at various points. Sending you hugs and support.

Becca5m - I am so sorry your knee is bothering you. Have you seen an orthopedic doctor about your knee? I can only imagine how hard it is, on top of dealing with a FET. BUT ... the good news is that you have a date for your transfer!!! October 28th is right around the corner. How exciting!!

Blueeyedreamer -

on being PUPO!!! Any plans to POAS before your beta? I am glad everything went well. How long do you plan to take it easy?

Neffie211 - I am glad that the embryo donation process is not drawn out. I know someone on another board who had egg donation and she had to get a lawyer to help her navigate all of the paper work and legal aspects. I think the donor also had her own lawyer as well. It took her at least a month or 2 to get the consents worded correctly and signed. They kept having to make changes.

Jen8675309 - Good luck today!! I pray that you have a smooth transfer. Keep us posted when you can.

Christy - Your idea about freezing DHs samples is actually a pretty good one!! Maybe you can do a couple of samples stored away prior to your cycles. I hope that his vitamins do the trick!

Tuffy4u - Glad you had fun making your cake. How is your stomach feeling? I hope its better.

WeHaveHope - Thanks for sharing your story. I remember you telling me about the spirits, but I did not recall the events after it. You are definitely at a much better point than you were last time and I have faith that this pregnancy will make it. Thanks for the reassurance, it does give ma a piece of mind. I think I will be a nervous wreck until my ultrasound. I definitely feel less guilty about sleeping so much! Good luck today!! I cannot wait to hear your beta, I just know it will be fabulous!

[akdelp]

We & fvrogers - Thanks for letting me know! I had no idea it would irritate or cause some bleeding. YIKES! Good to know so I don't panic when I do see it. Probably still will... Can't imagine having to "clean out" YUCK, however, my rump hurts so bad from last cycle and the first 5 weeks with this cycle that I think my rump, and DH, need the break! I just pray it works. Thank again ladies! You're the best!

Kerri

[WeHaveHope]

Hi ladies,

My result is in

Beta= 3,249
Doubling time based on BetaBase.com is 48.84 hrs

I have one more Beta scheduled on Tuesday, October 18th and then the wait begins again. My ultrasound is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26th.

Thank you all for your love and support. As always, I continue to pray for each and everyone of you. Sending you all my love.

[Lauren319]

We - omg. Amazing!! Congrats!! The 26th is right around the corner

[akdelp]

WE- AMAZING!!!!! Can't wait for U/S!

[LauraN]

We- Woo hoo! That is so exciting! I am sooooo happy for you and your DH!

Laura

[SamanthaRae21]

outlaw- I had my sonogram done yesterday and they saw 1 cyst on my right ovary but all my other follicles are small and good to go. All my blood hormone levels were all low as well so they are able to proceed with the stims. They would have seen on my blood test if my estrogen levels were raised but they were all good.

They said the cyst may grow with the follicles but they will keep an eye on it. Nothing of concern at this point. I hope your cysts go down. I know my 1 is annoying at times. I get twinges of dull pain on my right side from it but it seems to be getting better now that Im on my AF.

Best of luck girl!!

[to_have_fun08]

WE - CONGRATS on all your AWESOME BETA's.. I am thinking twins. Enjoy, when are they scheduling you for an u/s?