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

[bodie1011]

We - trust the numbers; like you said brown blood is old blood -- could even just be old blood from the implantation, right? Try to relax, I'm sure everything is fine.

Gina - I know how you feel. A few weeks after my first MC, my sister in law told us she was pregnant. I wanted to rip her face off but got over that. I have to believe we all have our time and its for a reason.

Jen: congrats on being PUPO!!! Hope those embies are snuggling in tight. Hoping for your BFP!

[WeHaveHope]

Bodie-thanks. For some added peace of mind I left a message for the oncall nurse to call me. I will let you know what she says when she calls back today.

How are you feeling? I'm so excited for you. Did you POAS again today. I got a very faint pink line at 4dp6dt and I POAS everyday after that until the day before my Beta, but I'm a POAS addict.

[WeHaveHope]

I spoke to my nurse and she said that what I'm having is completely normal. Shetold me not to worry. She said I should only worry if I have secure cramping or a period kind of bleeding.

Of course I knee this but I guess I just needed some reassurance.

[bodie1011]

WE - I was going to POAS again today, but thought better of it. Pretty sure something is going on down there, now I am just hoping for good beta numbers that start doubling and not another MC. DH kept trying to wake me up but I've been exhausted -- Slept 10 hours straight last night. Just gotta get through today and hope for good numbers tomorrow as the next milestone!

Let us know what the RE says! I'll check in later!!

[WeHaveHope]

Bodie-I can't wait to hear about your great Beta tomorrow. I'm praying for you.

Ninde-how are you doing? I'm praying God gives you peace with each day that passes. I know you recently asked about vitamins. I've read on these boards tha CoQ10 has worked very well for men. As for woman, vitamins with high doses of Folic Acid work well. This cycle I took that advice and started taking CitaNatal 90. This Prenatal Vitamin has 1000mcg of Folic Acid. It is by prescription only but I've compared it to other Prenatals and these are extremely good. These also include DHA which some other Prenatals don't.

I hope this helps. Sending you all my love.

[amanda1979]

WE-CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! AWESOME BETA!! I think alot of women spot while pregnant from what I have read on the boards.

Bodie1011-WOW you are so PREGNANT :):) CONGRATS!

AntonI hope your DH comes around soon. This journey is so hard & stressful. I will pray he changes his mind.

AFM: Well they now have now changed my dates back to Oct 27th, 28th or 29th for transfer. Damn they need to make their minds up. DH & I went to a haunted house this past week & loved it. I love going to them. I was okay until the end the guy with the chainsaw came out of nowhere I started running & shoving DH out of my way..LOL Sorry for the lack of personals ladies. I am not really good at giving advice and sometimes at a loss for words, but I am an excellent reader:) I may not post everyday, but I do read everyday to see how ya'll are doing.

[Sunshine1576]

We, yes sometimes our minds play tricks on us, overthinking can drive us insane. I'm glad you got some reassurance though and dh is so sweet.

Bodie, Cannot wait to celebrate your beta on Sunday, keep the PMA girl!

Amanda, It's so good to hear from you, I knew your FET was coming up and the wait is the hardest, 2 weeks will be here before you know it. I was just thinking about you yesterday. How is your mom? Our Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k is taking place today, Oct. 15th. Bras over Beach is something we do every year in Panama City, so many participate and we have this huge clothes-line of bras! It makes the biggest statement though and gives so many around us the connection that we can fight this.

Gina, I still have a hard time dealing with the less-deserving ones but I try to focus on our treatment and talking with others on here does helps so much. With talking to my boss, she tells me I have to continuously pray to find out what God's plan is, and try to find some peace with the circumstances that come into our life. We cannot let this harm our relationships around others we personally know, because it wouldn't be fair either way. So I'm focusing on finding peace in my heart and it's the biggest challenge I've ever faced.

Thanks Tuffy, I wanted to give Belles the dress last night but now thinking it can wait until she comes home from her dad's next week. Thinking I can throw her a little tea party over here with her favorite ham finger-sandwiches and of course blueberry tea. Might make some homemade chocolate chip cookies together to take back over to her mothers. She also loved my rosemary cream cheese dip. Maybe I could just invite her mom over too to join us!

AFM: Family visit the 1st weekend of Nov, but I am trying to keep everything laidback during my next cycle which should start on Tuesday. I know our chances with an IUI is not very high (20% success rate) but at the same time this is our last chance before moving back to trying invasive IVF again. I need to keep everything low-key and stress-free and give this our best shot.

[anton]

Hi girls,

Wehavehope - I am So happy for you! Your numbers are amazing! ..I am sure the blood is nothing to be worry about. i know is easier to give advice on that rather than dealing with it but we have heard so many stories on these boards about seeing blood and then they have their babies with no problem. I am sure you’ll be fine. I will pray for you. Can’t wait to hear how many beans you got there!

Bodie- Congrats on the positive HPT! Tomorrow you are officially getting your BFP!

Furmomma/Blueeyedreamer/Jen – How are the PUPO girls? Have you POAS yet?!

Sunshine- you have a very good relationship with Belles and she is happy to have you as her friend. You are going to be a great mother some day and make crafts and stuff with your kids!! She looks cute in the dress you made for her! You did a good job.

Amanda- YAY! You are getting closer to your transfer day my friend! THIS is your cycle!!

Lauren319- how are you holding on with the stimming? I told you and before and I am telling you now, this is your cycle hon! Be positive and it will happen! I can’t wait to cheer you on your big day!


Sorry for no more personals girls! I wish you all Good luck in getting your BFP’s!

AFM- I am sad that my cycle is a no show and God/DH knows when it will happen but things at home are getting better since Thursday. I don’t won’t to jinx it, but DH is SO loving and caring with me ...not that he wasn’t before but you know what I mean...I am sensing he is feeling bad with his decision and he is feeling bad making me feel bad. We haven’t talked about it again and I am just showing him that I am here for him and I don’t hold it against him. I love him unconditionally and I wouldn’t change him for the world. If he needs time then he will have it. IVF is a rollercoaster and not everyone has the stomach to take the ride. I am not here to judge him but only to support him. Having me nagging him about his decision I am sure is the last thing he want's now and I am and not giving him that. But I do hope he change his mind soon...

On a happy note, I got a call from that job I was telling you about and they want me to go in for a second interview on Tuesday afternoon! I am excited! DH told me that he was sure that they would call me and he is sure that I will get the job. He told me that I am the best in my job and that they would be lucky to have me. He also told me that he is very proud of me. Omg! I am telling you he is all sugar to me! I mean, he always believed in me so I might be a bit biased here. Maybe I see him more loving because of what happen. I don’t know but I love it that he is giving me all this love and attention. we should be happy with all is given to us

So, I will know Tuesday if I get the job. Wish me luck girls! It’s been more than a year to have a job and this is an excellent opportunity for me. And has the perfect timing since I am on a break from the IVF ....even though I really hope this is going to be a short break...a job is good distraction right now.

So tonight we are going out for dinner the two of us and then we are meeting some friends for drinks but we are not staying up late cause DH is having a triathlon tomorrow morning. He is going to do the running part and two of our friends are doing the swimming and cycling part. He is finishing around noon and then we are going at my parents for lunch.

Baby dust to us all!!

Have a great weekend everyone and keep those BFP’s coming!!!



anton

[WeHaveHope]

Happy Weekend ladies,

Thank you all for your well wishes, adivse, and support as always. What would I do with out you ladies??? I would be completely lost.

Im feeling better now after the whole brownish discharge scare. After having you ladies, dh, and my IVF nurse tell me that everything is going to be ok, I feel much better. I actually took a big step today. I signed up on the pregnancy.org website. I wanted to read a bit about good nutrition, excersice, and other things. Today I am officially 5 weeks. I made it through one of the milestones and then some. I set up a pregnancy calendar on the website and its really interesting and educational all the information that is on this site. This morning I read all about what is going on with my little bean/s at 5 weeks. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. I continue to pray for all of you everyday. Sending you all my love. Here is what the website said is going with my little bean/s this week, absolutely amazing For today I will enjoy thus one milestone, this one moment in time, and the miracle that, for today, is occurring inside. "One day at a time".

5 Weeks Pregnant

• At 5 weeks pregnant, the first heartbeats begin - If you have an early ultrasound you may not be able to recognize this tiny being as a baby, but there is no mistaking what it feels like seeing your child's heartbeat on that screen. That rhythmic beat is echoed in your own heart.

• Umbilical cord develops - This is your baby's lifeline in utero. It bears the responsibility of pumping in oxygen, removing waste, and supplying the necessary nutrients for the remainder of your pregnancy.

• In week 5 of your pregnancy, blood is now pumping - All four heart chambers are now functioning, insuring your baby's body will receive all it needs over not only the remainder of your pregnancy but throughout life.

• Most other organs begin to develop - Your infant's lungs start to appear, along with her brain. Already your little one is preparing for a quest for lifelong learning!

• Arm and leg buds appear at week 5 of pregnancy - While they may not appear to be much at this stage it is ok to dream of the future. Just imagine your ballerina twirling and jumping around your kitchen floor. Or perhaps you will have the precocious boy that throws the perfect pitch -- right through the neighbor's window.

[Gina1976]

Bodie- Praying for you! Hope you get high #'s at tomorrow Beta!

We- Glad you got some extra reassurance and feel better about it!

Anton- Good luck at your interview tomorrow! I'm sure you'll do fantastic! Enjoy your night out with your DH and good luck to him tomorrow!

[anton]

wehavehope- hey! Congrats on the 5 week milestone! let the fun begin! ...and yes! miracles do happen and I believe in them!


Gina- Thank you so much for your wishes dear! appreciated! btw my interview is on Tuesday not tomorrow but thanks anyway!



anton

[Gina1976]

Keep getting my days mixed up sorry!!

[leorira11]

Maria - blood is always scary while pregnant - even if you know that it's old blood or whatever. I had a few giant bleeds when I was pregnant with my boys - and they were fine everytime. Try to relax, as hard as that is. Your RE won't do an earlier u/s because of the bleeding? 5 weeks is late enough to see gestational sacs on u/s.

Bodie - CONGRATS! That is a fantastic second line! BFP!

Kamina - oh honey. I'm so so so sorry. Nothing sucks like a BFN. Take some time to grieve. Big hugs, honey.

Anton - I'm so sorry that your natural IVF cycle got nixed. Big hugs. Congrats on the interview though - let us know how that goes!

Amanda (1979) - hi! ~waves~ so nice to hear from you. I'm also a bit MIA from the board now - but I keep reading and keeping up. I'm sorry you are getting delayed. We pushed off our FET by a month (our choice) and it's soooo hard. Hopefully soon!

Outlaw - getting close! I stop my BCP on Thurs Oct 27 - so really close to you!

Ninde - breakdowns are normal. I'm sending lots of hugs and comfort your way.

Christy - I think I missed something - how were your thyroid levels? Good? You get to cycle again soon? -- If you are worried about being underweight, I'll send you some of my extra if you want I'm now at my absolute heaviest -- I've gained about 20lbs since losing my boys in July --- I hit the really scary 200lb number! GULP!

AFM - my family is here - so I'm really busy.

I'm also trying to take a step back from all this IVF stuff. We going to couple's counseling, and DH keeps bringing up how he feels like I'm too 'obsessed' with all of this. I try to point out that without my 'obsession' (calling the insurance, setting up appts at the clinic, figuring out my BCP cycles, trying to plan ahead a little bit for the FET), we will NEVER have a baby. He thinks that following all of your stories is making me even crazier about all of this and I should only focus on our story. I try to explain that I get so much love and support on here.... I don't know what to do. How can he ask me to give up my support system? No one in 'real life' gets it the way that you guys do...

So for now, I'm going to take a teeny tiny step back. I'll be back in full force when I get this FET cycle started --- just 12 days until I stop my BCP!

also --- food poisoning today. UGHHGHGHGHGHGH. Non-stop vomiting and diarrhea (TMI! I know!). Seems to finally be slowing down -- but I've been so miserable for the last 12 hours!

[WeHaveHope]

Leora-it's really nice to hear from you. I miss you aroundthis board. I'm sorry to hear about you and DH. This journey is so difficult for both involved. Your marriage is very important. Do whatever you need to do. We all understand and love you very much.

How is work? Sorry to hear about the food poisoning. That can be really difficult. Hope you feel better soon.

With regards to the brownish discharge I had yesterday and this morning, suppose if I asked my RE in Monday he would do an u/s buy I think I'm going to justtake it easy and trust that everything will happen as it needs to. I think I'm just going to enjoy this moment. The discharge was so minuet that I really think it's not a significant. Im trying to remain optimistic and enjoy what I have right now. Beta is in Tuesday and then only 8 days after my last Beta will be my first u/s.

Sending you all my love and a great big long distance hug.

[blessed143]

we- Yay and congrats on the wonderful high numbers! How exciting! Cant wait to find out how many are in there... I am sorry that you have had some brownish blood. Yes you know its old blood but I can understand the worry. I am glad that you have gotten some reassurance and are feeling better. It is awesome that you have set up an account on the website. I am sure that you will enjoy it and enjoy being pregnant. Have a great weekend.

anton- Dont be too hard on yourself. I am sure DH feels bad but its not your fault. He may be at a crossroad. I am sure that he will feel better soon. I am so glad that you got the second interview. That is awesome. I hope that you get hte job!! Take care and I am glad to hear from you!

Amanda- Your date is coming up soon.. I am sorry they cant make up their mind but hey it happens... I am thinking of you and I pray that you get a bfp.

bodie- I did not see the picture but from the comments I am taking it that you had a positive hpt... That is awesome! Good luck and praying for high beta numbers! Take care!

leorira- I am so sorry to hear that you have food poisoning. It is no fun at all... I hope that it passes quickly. I am so sorry to hear about the troubles that you and DH are having. I pray that he gets a little understanding of what you are feeling. I know that men are hard and dont feel the same that we do. My DH tries but he just doesnt understand why I spend my time on the computer looking at the forum. It helps. It makes me feel less alone. I pray that things improve with you two and I am going to be praying for you both! take care and miss hearing from you! Have a wonderful time with your family!

AFM- Sorry if I forgot anyone. I can only view so many personals at one time. I hope that everyone is having a great weekend. I took my first estidol pill today. SO I am looking forward on to the transfer... Nov 3 cant get here quick enough. I think I will be excited to get the uterine lining checked on the 25th. I hope that all goes well so I can have the transfer done. Have a great day waiting on DH to get home!