Hey Wendy,
So sorry this is happening to you, but it's good to know there is somethign they can do. Isn't it amazing - I thought you'd just have to wait and that's that! I wonder how this drug works???
My ET is tomorrow, wish me luck.
Thinking of you all,
Jaye
Keep in touch August buddies!
Hi Jaye
Will be thinking of you tomorrow for your ET, hope everything goes smoothly. Also hope you get some frosties to keep for potential brothers or sisters for this one!!!
I think my drugs thicken your womb lining just like your hormones would normally before AF and when the hormone (drugs) stop you have your period. Don't get me wrong this is much better than having to wait god knows how long to get started again.
Speak to you soon.
Wendy
Will be thinking of you tomorrow for your ET, hope everything goes smoothly. Also hope you get some frosties to keep for potential brothers or sisters for this one!!!
I think my drugs thicken your womb lining just like your hormones would normally before AF and when the hormone (drugs) stop you have your period. Don't get me wrong this is much better than having to wait god knows how long to get started again.
Speak to you soon.
Wendy
TTC 7yrs, Me 35 (severe endo) DH 36
IVF nov06 8th time lucky BFP! - 1 baby boy
FET Aug o8 - BFN
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IVF nov06 8th time lucky BFP! - 1 baby boy
FET Aug o8 - BFN
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Jaye,
Wishing you all the luck for ET tommorrow. I hope it goes smoothly and you get a lot of rest. I know the 2ww is hell, but I hope yours is gentle to you and that you get a BFP!
Wendy,
I hope all is okay with you and that the doctors can get the problem cleared up soon so you can start again. I find all the waiting the hardest part of the process. I hope the wait for you is very short.
Stacy,
It sounds like your DH is just as cryptic as mine. I hope that the pen will help with the injections. I have only used a tester during the training, but it seemed much easier. As you say, that would really narrow down the number of days you would need someone around to help. It's tough to get these details taken care of, but I truly believe it will be worth it for you in the end.
Alicia
Wishing you all the luck for ET tommorrow. I hope it goes smoothly and you get a lot of rest. I know the 2ww is hell, but I hope yours is gentle to you and that you get a BFP!
Wendy,
I hope all is okay with you and that the doctors can get the problem cleared up soon so you can start again. I find all the waiting the hardest part of the process. I hope the wait for you is very short.
Stacy,
It sounds like your DH is just as cryptic as mine. I hope that the pen will help with the injections. I have only used a tester during the training, but it seemed much easier. As you say, that would really narrow down the number of days you would need someone around to help. It's tough to get these details taken care of, but I truly believe it will be worth it for you in the end.
Alicia
Hi everyone,
Haven't had a chance to check the board for a few days and we are leaving tomorrow to go to Naples FL for a couple days (tagging along with DH on business). I had to hire a cat sitter to stop in as we'll be gone 4 nights. I met her last night and am nervous since she turned out to be considerably younger than I was expecting. Hopefully, I won't spend the whole trip worrying about the cats...and our house!
AF is really playing tricks with me. I got a positive ovulation test on Oct. 27 so DH and were sure to get in plenty of (how to put this?) activity around that time. It's now like 19 dpo and no AF. Meanwhile I've gone through 10 hpt's (can't believe I'm admitting that) and, needless to say, all -ive. I had cramps a couple days ago and felt like it would start any minute but now they've completely stopped. What is going on?? It's not unusual for me to have a long cycle but usually it's the part prior to ovulation that is longer than normal.
Anyway....!
Jaye,
I'll have to check the other thread to see how your ET went...hopefully well!
Wendy,
Sorry AF hasn't shown up yet. Hopefully, whatever your taking will get things going soon so you can do your FET soon. Did you get your exam results back yet? If so, how did you do?
Alicia,
DH brought up yet another possible trip in Feb. and asked if I want to go. This one is to Vegas. I am getting tempted to just go along with all this and hold on the FET. I mean we are trying naturally in the interim so one never knows (must be in a delusional mood tonight...the same one that resulted in my wasting so many years!) Not sure what I'll do yet.
Hope everyone else is doing well. Have to get packing!
Staci
Haven't had a chance to check the board for a few days and we are leaving tomorrow to go to Naples FL for a couple days (tagging along with DH on business). I had to hire a cat sitter to stop in as we'll be gone 4 nights. I met her last night and am nervous since she turned out to be considerably younger than I was expecting. Hopefully, I won't spend the whole trip worrying about the cats...and our house!
AF is really playing tricks with me. I got a positive ovulation test on Oct. 27 so DH and were sure to get in plenty of (how to put this?) activity around that time. It's now like 19 dpo and no AF. Meanwhile I've gone through 10 hpt's (can't believe I'm admitting that) and, needless to say, all -ive. I had cramps a couple days ago and felt like it would start any minute but now they've completely stopped. What is going on?? It's not unusual for me to have a long cycle but usually it's the part prior to ovulation that is longer than normal.
Anyway....!
Jaye,
I'll have to check the other thread to see how your ET went...hopefully well!
Wendy,
Sorry AF hasn't shown up yet. Hopefully, whatever your taking will get things going soon so you can do your FET soon. Did you get your exam results back yet? If so, how did you do?
Alicia,
DH brought up yet another possible trip in Feb. and asked if I want to go. This one is to Vegas. I am getting tempted to just go along with all this and hold on the FET. I mean we are trying naturally in the interim so one never knows (must be in a delusional mood tonight...the same one that resulted in my wasting so many years!) Not sure what I'll do yet.
Hope everyone else is doing well. Have to get packing!
Staci
Me 35/DH 41
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
Hey all,
One more post before I leave this afternoon....
Would you believe I asked my DH something about the cruise in Feb. last night and he said that he just found out the other day that it has been put on hold and he forgot to tell me?!
At any rate, it's looking like I will be doing this in Jan./Feb. after all. He may still have a night or two of travel during the time I do it but we're just going to try to find some way to work around it.
Jaye,
Just saw your post about ET on the other thread. That's great that you have a frostie! Sounds like things have gone really well overall this time.
Anyway, will check in when I get back on Sat.
Staci
One more post before I leave this afternoon....
Would you believe I asked my DH something about the cruise in Feb. last night and he said that he just found out the other day that it has been put on hold and he forgot to tell me?!
At any rate, it's looking like I will be doing this in Jan./Feb. after all. He may still have a night or two of travel during the time I do it but we're just going to try to find some way to work around it. Jaye,
Just saw your post about ET on the other thread. That's great that you have a frostie! Sounds like things have gone really well overall this time.
Anyway, will check in when I get back on Sat.
Staci
Me 35/DH 41
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
Hello Everyone,
Well AF still hasn't arrived and there is nothing I can do until she pops up her evil little head. I can not believe I am so anxious to get my period. I promised myself that I would be much more relaxed this time around and, I would really try to have a stress-free experience. Ha ha!!! I can already see that is not going to be the case since I am already getting myself all worked up. It is really unfortunate because I have read so many journal articles that correlate positive outcomes with reduced stress and worry.
I want to be positive about this cycle. I only transfered one last cycle due to OHSS, so hopefully the frosties are still good quality embryos. If this cycle does not work we will not be doing another for a WHOLE YEAR!!!
Hubby is super conservative with money and just will not shell out more money until then. He even said he is unsure if he ever wants to do it again. He says he does not think trying to have a baby is worth another 14,000. When he told me that it just took my breath away. I am still sort of dumbfounded and do not know what to think. I have changed my entire career path to try to do this and now he is not sure????
Anyway, praying for AF to come. I have been craving chocolate like mad so, I don't think I will have to wait much longer. I just hope it shows up so I can get in the office before Thanksgiving.
Mia
Well AF still hasn't arrived and there is nothing I can do until she pops up her evil little head. I can not believe I am so anxious to get my period. I promised myself that I would be much more relaxed this time around and, I would really try to have a stress-free experience. Ha ha!!! I can already see that is not going to be the case since I am already getting myself all worked up. It is really unfortunate because I have read so many journal articles that correlate positive outcomes with reduced stress and worry.
I want to be positive about this cycle. I only transfered one last cycle due to OHSS, so hopefully the frosties are still good quality embryos. If this cycle does not work we will not be doing another for a WHOLE YEAR!!!
Hubby is super conservative with money and just will not shell out more money until then. He even said he is unsure if he ever wants to do it again. He says he does not think trying to have a baby is worth another 14,000. When he told me that it just took my breath away. I am still sort of dumbfounded and do not know what to think. I have changed my entire career path to try to do this and now he is not sure????
Anyway, praying for AF to come. I have been craving chocolate like mad so, I don't think I will have to wait much longer. I just hope it shows up so I can get in the office before Thanksgiving.
Mia
HI Everyone!
Aruba was wonderful, thanks for the holiday wishes.
I hope everyone is doing fine and those who are wishing for AF, hope she comes soon, everyone else....hope she doesn't show up for 10 more months.
Wendy and Mia: Do the Dr.s know how long it's supposed to take for AF to show up? There has to be some type of average or range doesn't there? How frustrating to not be able to figure anything out until she comes. That in itself must be inducing stress.
Jaye: Congratulations on a successful ET. I hope they are all multiplying like mad. You should know your transfer date soon.
Staci: You will be happy to know (or mortified ha ha) that I walked around in my maternity swimsuit without putting my cover up on and didn't think twice about anything, until I saw a girl in a bikini that I own...and then I was like, oh my god...I used to wear that adorable bikini. But then ordered a strawberry smoothie and quickly got over it! I just tried not to look at her for the rest of the day
Paige
Aruba was wonderful, thanks for the holiday wishes.
I hope everyone is doing fine and those who are wishing for AF, hope she comes soon, everyone else....hope she doesn't show up for 10 more months.
Wendy and Mia: Do the Dr.s know how long it's supposed to take for AF to show up? There has to be some type of average or range doesn't there? How frustrating to not be able to figure anything out until she comes. That in itself must be inducing stress.
Jaye: Congratulations on a successful ET. I hope they are all multiplying like mad. You should know your transfer date soon.
Staci: You will be happy to know (or mortified ha ha) that I walked around in my maternity swimsuit without putting my cover up on and didn't think twice about anything, until I saw a girl in a bikini that I own...and then I was like, oh my god...I used to wear that adorable bikini. But then ordered a strawberry smoothie and quickly got over it! I just tried not to look at her for the rest of the day
Paige
Paige,
So glad your vacation went well. I'm going in January to Maui and you are a great inspiration! I'll wear my huge maternity swimsuit with abandon!
Mia,
It is so hard to relax for me, especially when I'm trying to do so. But please don't worry about your career. It doesn't take long to get back in, even though we feel like we've been out forever. I've been out of my high tech career for a year now, and I occasionally still get a reassuring call from a recruiter. I also am a big believer in FET, so I think you've got an excellend shot this time. You do realize that FET only costs about $1,500 US as opposed to ten times that for IVF?
Staci,
Your Vegas trip sounds so fun! Hopefully your little embies will be settling in well right about then. I so hope that it works out so you can do the cycle in Jan/Feb. Is it FET? That took less time for us, but it was a natural cycle, so that may be one reason.
Jaye,
So glad things have gone well at ET. I hope you're getting plenty of rest and thinking happy thoughts about the little embies nestling in for a long rest.
Alicia
So glad your vacation went well. I'm going in January to Maui and you are a great inspiration! I'll wear my huge maternity swimsuit with abandon!
Mia,
It is so hard to relax for me, especially when I'm trying to do so. But please don't worry about your career. It doesn't take long to get back in, even though we feel like we've been out forever. I've been out of my high tech career for a year now, and I occasionally still get a reassuring call from a recruiter. I also am a big believer in FET, so I think you've got an excellend shot this time. You do realize that FET only costs about $1,500 US as opposed to ten times that for IVF?
Staci,
Your Vegas trip sounds so fun! Hopefully your little embies will be settling in well right about then. I so hope that it works out so you can do the cycle in Jan/Feb. Is it FET? That took less time for us, but it was a natural cycle, so that may be one reason.
Jaye,
So glad things have gone well at ET. I hope you're getting plenty of rest and thinking happy thoughts about the little embies nestling in for a long rest.
Alicia
Hey everyone,
Every time any of you talk about the cost of IVF I feel so lucky. Here everyone only pays about $2-3,000 Australian - I guess $1,500-2,500 US - and we are paying even less right now due to some government change they introduced to try and win the election (I was conflicted coz I didn't want them to win but I wanted to keep getting cheap medical treatment ). It's not a financial burden to us at all - or at least, we are lucky enough that that is not a huge financial burden to us. Of course, every so often I add up what we've spent in total on the last 6 treatments and it sure does all add up... but it's one thing at least I don't have to worry about. I feel really blessed.
Staci, evey time I write I'm glad you'll be cycling again in Jan or sorry to hear you're putting it off again you change your mind! I'm not going to comment any more! But I'll keep watching to see what happens
We're not going anywhere exotic in the near future, off to visit family in Perth for Xmas, which will be great. Every Xmas for the last 3 I've thought, 'next Xmas when I come back I'll be pg'. If it's not this one ... well, I guess that's another year it won't have come true. Anyway, I just need to hope and look after these little embies as best I can.
Jaye.
Every time any of you talk about the cost of IVF I feel so lucky. Here everyone only pays about $2-3,000 Australian - I guess $1,500-2,500 US - and we are paying even less right now due to some government change they introduced to try and win the election (I was conflicted coz I didn't want them to win but I wanted to keep getting cheap medical treatment
). It's not a financial burden to us at all - or at least, we are lucky enough that that is not a huge financial burden to us. Of course, every so often I add up what we've spent in total on the last 6 treatments and it sure does all add up... but it's one thing at least I don't have to worry about. I feel really blessed. Staci, evey time I write I'm glad you'll be cycling again in Jan or sorry to hear you're putting it off again you change your mind! I'm not going to comment any more! But I'll keep watching to see what happens
We're not going anywhere exotic in the near future, off to visit family in Perth for Xmas, which will be great. Every Xmas for the last 3 I've thought, 'next Xmas when I come back I'll be pg'. If it's not this one ... well, I guess that's another year it won't have come true. Anyway, I just need to hope and look after these little embies as best I can.
Jaye.
me 34, dh 36
TTC 3 yrs, lap oct 02, 'unexplained'
3 x IUIs 2003, all -ve
IVF 4/04 & 8/04, both early m/c. 11/04 -ve
So much in life to be grateful for.
TTC 3 yrs, lap oct 02, 'unexplained'
3 x IUIs 2003, all -ve
IVF 4/04 & 8/04, both early m/c. 11/04 -ve
So much in life to be grateful for.
Jaye,
I do so hope that this Christmas is the one for you! It is very interesting how every country handles payment for infertility treatment differently. I really think it gets determined by who in a position of power has had the problem or knows someone who has.
For example, my husband's company insurance did cover a lot of it for us. But that is very rare, though more common in California than in other states. I suspect that one of the company founders had or know someone who had an infertility problem and that is why they chose that plan. If I'm ever in that position, you bet I would do the same.
Good luck to you! Rest good and keep thinking those happy thoughts. We're all on your side!
Alicia
I do so hope that this Christmas is the one for you! It is very interesting how every country handles payment for infertility treatment differently. I really think it gets determined by who in a position of power has had the problem or knows someone who has.
For example, my husband's company insurance did cover a lot of it for us. But that is very rare, though more common in California than in other states. I suspect that one of the company founders had or know someone who had an infertility problem and that is why they chose that plan. If I'm ever in that position, you bet I would do the same.
Good luck to you! Rest good and keep thinking those happy thoughts. We're all on your side!
Alicia
Hi all,
My plans have changed majorly since my last post, so I have decided to let everyone in on what I decided.
My AF started the same day of my last post, so I rang nurse as I was told.
She informed me that the RE has decided to wait another month, call again in December. This would mean I would not cycle until February.
I really do not like living around the RE's schedule, so after the intial disappointment I have decided to wait until the spring/summer to do the FET.
I am very happy about my decision. It allows me to decide when I want to go instead of being told by the RE. I must have some control issues. If the FET does not work I also do not have the year long wait between cycles. DH will not splurge for another full cycle until 2006.
I have rationalized the whole situation. No matter when I do the FET I can not cycle again until 2006, and the embryos are not getting any older. Waiting a few more months is the right decision.
Hehehe! I never thought I would be happy about not cycling, but i really am! I feel like such a weight has been lifted off my shoulders!
Love, Mia
My plans have changed majorly since my last post, so I have decided to let everyone in on what I decided.
My AF started the same day of my last post, so I rang nurse as I was told.
She informed me that the RE has decided to wait another month, call again in December. This would mean I would not cycle until February.
I really do not like living around the RE's schedule, so after the intial disappointment I have decided to wait until the spring/summer to do the FET.
I am very happy about my decision. It allows me to decide when I want to go instead of being told by the RE. I must have some control issues. If the FET does not work I also do not have the year long wait between cycles. DH will not splurge for another full cycle until 2006.
I have rationalized the whole situation. No matter when I do the FET I can not cycle again until 2006, and the embryos are not getting any older. Waiting a few more months is the right decision.
Hehehe!
I never thought I would be happy about not cycling, but i really am! I feel like such a weight has been lifted off my shoulders!Love, Mia
Hi everyone,
There's been a lot of activity on here during the few days I was away!
I'm still waiting for AF to show up (now on Day 41 which isn't unusual except for the fact that I thought I ovulated on Day 17 this time) and have gone through so many HPT's at this point that I've lost count....all -ive, of course.
Paige,
I'm glad you had a great vacation!
Jaye,
I know what you mean. My plans have changed back and forth how many times now?!
You are really lucky with paying so little for IVF there....although, on the other hand, I guess that would sort of make it more difficult for me to know when to stop and would make me feel more pressured to keep trying beyond what I could handle. It is so expensive for us that my attempts are limited by the costs.
Alicia,
That is great that your DH's company covered many of the costs. Our insurance did cover some of the prelimary tests but that was about it. Our prescription plan even covered the drugs but, even now, I worry that they made a mistake in doing so and, if they knew what the meds were for, that they would demand repayment!
Mia,
It sounds like you are doing the right thing and I agree that a few extra months aren't really going to make much of a difference. Who knows? At the rate my plans keep getting changed back and forth, there's always a good chance I'll be joining you!
Anyway, have to go unpack.
Bye for now,
Staci
There's been a lot of activity on here during the few days I was away!
I'm still waiting for AF to show up (now on Day 41 which isn't unusual except for the fact that I thought I ovulated on Day 17 this time) and have gone through so many HPT's at this point that I've lost count....all -ive, of course.
Paige,
I'm glad you had a great vacation!
Jaye,
I know what you mean. My plans have changed back and forth how many times now?!
You are really lucky with paying so little for IVF there....although, on the other hand, I guess that would sort of make it more difficult for me to know when to stop and would make me feel more pressured to keep trying beyond what I could handle. It is so expensive for us that my attempts are limited by the costs.
Alicia,
That is great that your DH's company covered many of the costs. Our insurance did cover some of the prelimary tests but that was about it. Our prescription plan even covered the drugs but, even now, I worry that they made a mistake in doing so and, if they knew what the meds were for, that they would demand repayment!
Mia,
It sounds like you are doing the right thing and I agree that a few extra months aren't really going to make much of a difference. Who knows? At the rate my plans keep getting changed back and forth, there's always a good chance I'll be joining you!
Anyway, have to go unpack.
Bye for now,
Staci
Me 35/DH 41
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
Hi Everyone!!
I have been taking a break from ivf for a while but it is good to see you are all still around. I haven't had time to catch up on everything yet but it sounds as if there is loads going on.
I thought I had come to terms will not going for it again and enjoying the gift we have.but my cousin announced yesterday that she is pregnant again. She is 20 still living with her parents and has a six month old baby who will not quite be a year when the next one is due!!It was planned. It got me thinking about babies again and I nearly made a follow up appointment with the clinic today but I promised DH we would leave it until christmas.Although I think there is no doubt he wants to go for it again .
Sorry for the long post after being away for such a long time but I felt I needed to put my thoughts on paper so to speak. I will; try to catch up now with everyone.
Sending you all lots of PMA whatever stage you are at at the moment.
I have been taking a break from ivf for a while but it is good to see you are all still around. I haven't had time to catch up on everything yet but it sounds as if there is loads going on.
I thought I had come to terms will not going for it again and enjoying the gift we have.but my cousin announced yesterday that she is pregnant again. She is 20 still living with her parents and has a six month old baby who will not quite be a year when the next one is due!!It was planned. It got me thinking about babies again and I nearly made a follow up appointment with the clinic today but I promised DH we would leave it until christmas.Although I think there is no doubt he wants to go for it again .
Sorry for the long post after being away for such a long time but I felt I needed to put my thoughts on paper so to speak. I will; try to catch up now with everyone.
Sending you all lots of PMA whatever stage you are at at the moment.
Ellie
Ellie:
Great to hear from you. It sounds like you're getting the itch! First of all, what is your cousin thinking having 2 babies in a year. Good thing she's very very young, because your body needs more time than that to repair itself. But then again, my body could do a lot more when I was 20 than now at 35!
Have a great holiday, and best of wishes with whatever you decide with your "to be or not to be" cycle. It was probably a much needed vacation from IVF to not have to worry about clinic visits, shots, 2ww etc. and just having your normal life back!
Paige
Great to hear from you. It sounds like you're getting the itch! First of all, what is your cousin thinking having 2 babies in a year. Good thing she's very very young, because your body needs more time than that to repair itself. But then again, my body could do a lot more when I was 20 than now at 35!
Have a great holiday, and best of wishes with whatever you decide with your "to be or not to be" cycle. It was probably a much needed vacation from IVF to not have to worry about clinic visits, shots, 2ww etc. and just having your normal life back!
Paige