Started Lupron 10/31...anyone on same cycle?

[Jane Doe]

itsgottawork- You cracked me up with your comment about walking like a 90 year old. It is so true and I never thought about it like that I was walking with my butt sticking out one way and head inclined towards the other Also, congratulations on 12 fertilised eggs, it should probably allow you to freeze a few too. Regarding the PIO shot, during my last IVF it did not hurt as much but then you need to massage the area well or else you get small knots latter on which itch like crazy.

MBG- Happy Birthday!!! I wish you get the best birthday gift ever (baby) !!!

Tina O- Goodluck on ET tommorrow. Are you told to bed rest? Is it for 24 hours or 48 hours?

4ourbaby- Goodluck on your ET too. I guess you must have already gone for your ET and so praying and sending positive thoughts to you.

LAIVF- How are you doing?

Here is an update on me- I got a call from embryologist yesterday that of the 11 eggs 7 fertilised normally. They were thinking of doing ICSI orginally but I guess they decided it was not needed after all. Of the 7 fertilised eggs only 1 is of excellent quality so they have decided to transfer it tommorrow.

[4ourbaby]

babY0807: I am so sorry to hear about your disappointing news. You have a great outlook and I really hope you enjoy the time together with your husband. I have been married 5 years and we have been trying the whole time too...so I know what you're going through. It can consume your life though! And we have to appreciate what we do have...our DHs!! I wish you much happiness and we'll miss you on the boards. xoxoxox

[4ourbaby]

Hi Girls,

I am so tired right now so I'm just going to give a quick update and I promise to write later. Things went ok this morning. I'm actually feeling pretty good. They were only able to transfer 3 embryos...one 8 cell (grade A) and two 6 cell (grade B). So I guess that's not too bad.

After the transfer though, the doctor told me that he was disappointed in the results. We started with 21 eggs and only got 3 transfers out of it. He now thinks the endometriosis has affected the quality of my eggs

Needless to say, when everyone left the room so I could rest for the next hour, I broke down hysterically crying. I had to keep trying to focus on the fact that I have 3 pretty good quality embryos in me now. But I couldn't get it out of my head that if this doesn't work, we may not be so lucky next time.

My husband is so frustrated because we constantly asked about the endometriosis and it sounded like it wouldn't be a problem. Also, he's pissed because they told me this 5 minutes after the transfer when I'm supposed to stay calm and relaxed. So now I just have a headache from it all.

I'm going to try to sleep it all off. Oh, I go down to 1cc of progesterone oil now and also take medrol 4x a day.

Talk to you later. Thanks for the prayers!!! xoxoxoxo

[tinaO]

4ourbaby - Well, I don't know what to say to you right now as your post made me cry (I think it doesn't help that I feel like lately I am just looking for a reason to cry - darn these hormones!). Anyway girl, I know how hard this is and I know every aspect of it is so stressful - the drugs, the ER, the ET - all of it!! But yes, you do need to relax and think positive thoughts. One time when I was talking to my RE about the chances of success with IUI's, he kind of got to laughing about it all and basically said something so true...which is they are just doctors, they don't know everything, textbooks tell you one thing, but in all reality it is the human body you are dealing with and well - who knows really?? I mean, these RE's only know so much and it was nice when my RE admitted that. I absolutely love this guy and am happy he is doing my ET tomorrow. My point is that you have 3 embies (yeah!!!) and you just never know!!! These RE's try to do the best they can to set us up for BFP's, but there are cases where everything is just 100% great and then someone does not get pregnant. How do you explain that? You can't!! Maybe you end up with twins out of it!! These RE's don't know everything and with all of our emotions so out of whack, we all just are so sensitive right now. I agree that right after the transfer was not the best time to share any news that might upset you. But.....I am betting that you end up with a BFP!!! I can just feel it! As for me, I was offered a valium before the transfer and by golly - I am going to take it. If it helps me relax and not freak out, then awesome. Hang in there girl and I will be praying for you!!!

Baby0807 - Bless your heart. I know how hard this must be for you. I don't even know what to say because nothing will take the pain away. Have you considered adoption? I know me & my DH are very open to it and have talked a lot about it as I don't want to go through all this infertility stuff forever. It is so tough!! I wish you all the love and support you need right now and please know we are all here for you if you need to talk, vent, anything!

Jane - Congrats on the one excellent embie!!! Yeah! Remember - it only takes one!!! And I don't really think they are recommending bedrest for me, but they did tell me to take it very easy for 48 hours. I went ahead and took Monday off as well, which will make 72 hours. What have you been told? GOOD LUCK on your ET!!!

itsgottwork - Let's talk about the stomach issues! Oh wow. Every time I eat, I end up regretting it because my stomach just starts to ache and swell. I just feel still so bloated. I am hoping that this will start to go down some since ET is tomorrow. Oh - and I agree on the PIO shot!!! I thought the trigger shot was WAY worse!!! I iced down my area before my DH gave the shot and it was really pretty easy. I also don't have the pain like I did with the trigger shot. I was thrilled!!! I really recommend the ice before as it made a big difference. Good luck with your tranfer as well!

Dancinnancy - how are you doing??? How did the ER go?

MBG - HAPPY BIRTHDAY tomorrow!!! What a great way to start your birthday!!! Good luck with ET!!! To answer your question, we are putting in 2 embies. The RE's office said they won't tell me anything else about the quality of the 10 fertilized eggs until Sat, so I am hoping and praying that there are at least 2 good ones! How are you doing with the PIO shots??


Take care ladies!!!

[LAIVF]

Hey girlies!

I am 5 days away from testing.....well, maybe a day away from doing a home pregnancy test....I don't know if I can wait! 2 nights ago I had terrible cramping and then the next day I had a little light pink in my underwear (sorry tmi), but I am hoping and praying this is implantation!

4ourbaby - you have 3 good embies in you......stay positive baby!!!!! Think of them growing inside of you!!!

Baby0807 - I am praying for you & your husband. This is a rough time, but you guys are going to get thru this & be an unbreakable couple - which a lot these days !

Everyone else, good luck with your transfers and your bedrest !

lovyouall!
laivf

[Jane Doe]

tinaO- I have been told 48 hours complete bed rest (bathroom visits exception) but my DH wants me to extend it to another 48 hours because that is when the embryo is suppose to implant (about 4-5 days after day 3 transfer) well we will see if I can stay that long in bed.

4ourbaby- I am sorry to hear about your doc's lack of sensitivity and poor timing. But I do not know why he was disappointed, 3 embryos transferred is great news (YEAH!!!! ) Cheer up and stay positive, I am sure out of the three atleast 1 is gonna cling onto you for the next 9 months. Hopefully thou, all 3 will

LAIVF- Congratulations on that pink stain Sure looks like you are gonna be the first one to announce the BFP (YEAH!!!!)

[dancinnancy]

Hi ladies!

I had my ER today! I was doing okay with my nerves until I walked into the actual procedure room & then the tears just started flowing! The nurses were very sweet & so understanding. I guess it just all hit me at once, just the fear of the unkown. Knowing what I know now, I definitely would not be so worked up if (hopefully not) I have to go through that again. My tears stopped the second DH walked in looking so cute in the scrubs they had him put on. He had the hair net thing pulled down over his ears which just cracked me up! It was so comforting having him there, holding my hand. The last thing I remember was one of the nurses saying, "I'm just going to put your legs into the stirrups", and I felt her put one leg up & then the next thing I know DH is handing me a glass of water & the Dr is gone & the nurses are asking me if I'm feeling okay! All I kept saying was, are you kidding me?! I feel like I was sleeping for all of 30 seconds! Thankfully I didn't have any adverse side effects from the anesthesia (sp?).

The actual retrieval only took like 5 minutes - from what I was told. So, of my 20-25 follicles, they got 13 eggs. The Dr said he was thrilled, so that made us feel good! We're kind of on pins and needles now though, b/c it looks like a storm will be arriving Sunday during the day and through Monday night. Our fertility center is in Syracuse - about an hour away - and that area is right in a snow belt that tends to get pounded when storms roll in. I guess our gas guzzling SUV with four wheel drive will come in handy. So...we shall see when they call us back for the transfer.

tinaO - They want me to take a valium the day of the transfer too! Who knows, after my tears today they might just give me two valium to really calm my nerves and relax my cervix.

I have been doing the old lady shuffle all day! We were both starving when we left the office, so we went out for a late breakfast & I was still feeling loopy. I got up from the table to go to the ladies room & I can just imagine what I must have looked like! Slow little steps, looking for things to hang onto on my way, butt sticking way out, & one hand holding my stomach! Carol Burnett all the way!

[MBG]

Hello everyone!

Thank you all for the warm Birthday well wishes!

wow everyone has really been buisy!

Babyyo807: I am so sorry to hear about your cycle. Take this time to focus on you and your marriage. You never know what the future holds...I wish you and your DH all the best

Dancinnancy: Congrats on the 13 eggs! That is wonderful! If I were you I would be making sure my RE had a 4 wheel drive vehicle...if not ..making plans to pick him/her up!! I hope the storm passes you on by...however I have heard about Syracuse! My mom is from Syracuse!

Good luck I hope all of your eggs fertilize!

TinaO: Sounds like you are doing well! I like the story you shared about the conversation you had with your RE....It is so true and something we should all keep in mind. Especially when they tell us things that are not so positive. Like 4ourbaby! I am so sorry your doc said that to you!! I think 3 embies is wonderful! The human body is a huge mystery....all we can do on our end is take care of our bodies and continue to think positive thoughts. Remember what I said before...it ain't over till its over..Don't give up on those 3 embies..keep mentally visualizing them making themselves all nice and cozy in your uterus. You show that doc...that statistics are not everything!!! I am rooting for you as are all the other gals on this thread....your doc would not want to meet us in a dark alley!
With all of our hormones the way they are..I think we would be a group to be reckoned with


I have not had any problems with the PIO shots. Thank goodness. I have been using the same needles and injection site for my stim shots, so that was not a new experience...and I have to say I do not mind the PIO because they do not sting like the stim shots did going in. The one thing I have noticed is more bruising. The bruises do not hurt....they just look like they do!

Janedoe: Congrats on the 7 embies! Goodluck on your transfer!!!

Itsgottawork: Congrats on the 12 embies that is Wonderful!! Good luck on your transfer..I am guessing it will be on Saturday?

I am getting really nervous! I wish my doc had offered me a valium....I think I could use it tomorrow..actually I could use it right now!!...not sure how well I will be able to sleep tonight.

I have not been told any specifics about post ET...just to take it easy and no intercourse until after the pregnancy test. I plan on putting myself on bedrest until I have to go back to work next Wednesday.

Everybody stay positive and keep invisioning how wonderful your life will be when you welcome that little bundel/bundels of joy into the world!
POSITIVE THOUGHTS and Lots of baby dust to all!!

MBG

[dancinnancy]

MBG -

With the money my RE makes, I'm pretty sure he has some type of 4x4 to get himself to the office. Who knows, he may even have his own personal driver!

DH and I may just need to stay in a hotel again, which is fine. We stayed in a hotel the night before ER, b/c my appt was early & DH was more comfortable providing his swimmers at the hotel - rather than a cold "collection room" at the office. That's all we needed, me going through all of the stims, and DH having stage fright giving up his goods!

I should hear from them today to see how many fertilized!

[dancinnancy]

Just heard from RE-
10 fertilized!!!!! I'm scheduled for a day 5 transfer on Wednesday morning - after the storm thank God!
They asked if I wanted to schedule an acupuncture appt. right after the transfer - I'm not sure if I want to do that. I've never done it, and I'm not sure I'd be relaxed enough to reep the benefits. Although, I'm sure I'll still be feeling good from the valium. Something to think about!

[MBG]

dancinnancy: You should be dancin now! 10 embies! That is Fabulous!!
Glad to hear you are going to miss the storm!

My Dh had the same problem. When we did our first IUI we had to leave the clinic and go home so he could do the deed. So, this time around we got a cup in advance. It will be fun staying in a hotel.....you can just relax the mornining of your ET and not worry about mundane house stuff!

Good luck on Wednesday!

I am about to leave and head to the clinic for our ET....VERY NERVOUS!!!

MBG

[tinaO]

Hello! Well, the ET was great and I am typing to you from bed right now Looks like they want me on pretty strict bed rest for 48 hours. Thank goodness for laptops!

We ended up with 7 embies left and they put in 1 Grade A - 8 cell and 1 Grade B - 8 cell, although they said the B was really more like an A-. So shocker - they said their pregnancy rates with this good of a transfer are actually 70%!! Wow. I am feeling very positive about my chances now! I have been in bed sleeping most of the day. The valium was great and helped me to relax for the transfer.

Dancinnancy - congrats on the fert report!! Yeah!!! You are off to a great start!!!

To everyone else, hope you are all doing well! I will type more later!!

Tina

[LAIVF]

hi ladies,

Just a quick note on something that happened this morning.....I snuck in the bathroom and took a HPT (DH does not want me to do this because he is so scared of false positives)....well it came up positve .

So now we are paciently awaiting our beta on Tuesday!

Praying for everyone!!!!
laivf

[tinaO]

AHHHHHH!!!!!!! SO EXCITED for you, LAIVF!!!!!


YEAH!!!!!

I just knew this was going to work for you!!!!!!


YEAH!!!!!!

You are giving us all hope!!!!!!

Congrats!!!!!

[MBG]

Hello!!

LAIVF: YEAH!!! THAT IS WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!

Congratulations!!


We transferred 2 beautiful little 8 celled embies this morning. I started to cry when I looked at them through the microscope prior to the transfer. Who knew I would get so emotional!
My DH was able to stay with me and hold my hand during the transfer. It meant alot to have him there with me. We watched on the ultrasound screen while my doc implanted the little ones! It was amazing! I have the pics of the 2 transfered embies on mybed side table. May be a little strange but oh well!! This is one thing ladies we get to expierience that all of those fertile mertyles out there do not get to expierience. We get to see our babies from the VERY beginning!!!

I too am on strict bedrest for 48 hours. I can't even shower..phewee!

I am one of those up all the time doing something kind of gal, so this is going to be pretty difficult.

TinaO: Glad your transfer went so well! Now our wait is on!!

I go back to the clinic on 12-6 for bloodwork and 12-13 for my pregnancy test!

Hopefully we can all keep each other sane during this agonizing wait!!

MBG