MARCH-CYCLE BUDDIES

Discussion group for all topics related to infertility including preparation for pregnancy, causes, investigation and treatment of infertility.
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MarciaL-OurHope4Baby
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Post by MarciaL-OurHope4Baby »

Afternoon ladies

We I had a fantastic Acu session yesterday, and she gave me meds to help with all my troubles. I told her that I had a coating on my tongue as well, and she looked and at it straight away said my body was retaining fluid. And said that's why my tonsils were all swollen and raised. It don't even hurt, just looks like I had ice cream and it's still on my tongue but have really pink circles all over the back of my tongue where my tonsils are sticking up. I told her I was in no pain with it, and also that the doc have me on pain meds for my bloated tummy.

Right away she said, 'No...stop taking the pain killers, and take this', the doc had said to take'em every 4hrs. My Therapist said to take these homeopathic capsuals that will re-align my digestive system. I was to take one and open the onto my tongue and keep it there let my saliva do the work. She worked on my tummy for the IBS, she worked on points to calm my immune system and help boost it, and lovely things for the babies of course. And can you believe, I actually fell asleep in that session? It was the best sleep I'd had since last Thrusday night. So I did took the meds, and went home and fell into a heap of pillows on the bed and fell sleep. My 9pm last night I was feeling 60% better, by this morning I'm back to my normal self. I tell you, she's a miracle worker.

And to top off an even more great morning, hubby cooked me breakfast in bed again. Hard boiled eggs, organic bacon, fresh pancakes and maple syrup as a treat. Then said he had to go out, but wouldn't tell me where. He came back half an hour later with a package. I took it and opned it looking very quizical and low and behold it was 13 hpt's. He found some site that people are just literally giving things away that they don't want or need or have space for.

This lady not far from is was offering them up for Free as she didn't need them, and it was the last call, he'd seen it last night, and emailed her and said he couldn't leave the house that late, but he needed those hpt's. She mailed back, and said ok, she'd hold onto them till this morning for him, she went and picked them up and that was that. I told him I'm wasn't testing again until next Friday, but I think he got more excited than me now.

I looked at the site and people are giving away a whole boatload of things on this FreeCycle.org place. I'm looking out for all sorts and asked about 2 6 week old guinea pigs that are ready to leave their mother. They guy said the cage isn't big enough for 4 full grown piggies and now the 2 babies.

I've sneakily been looking at the maternity clothes that people are giving away, so I know how this system works, but aparently the site works world wide. Just look it up, look for your country, then your town on the list and then sign up. I've seen a nice set of table and chairs on there beeen given away as well, and a garden vac of all things lol.

Anyway, that's my bit of 'everything' news. Oh and the fact that I'm getting lots of pinching and lower abdomen pains right now :shock:

Good luck to all the testers today :D .
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nicolamark
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Post by nicolamark »

Shantala. You sound positive, parhaps i should follow in your footsteps!!
Good on ya girl xx
IUI using donor in 2005
1st IVF cancelled OHSS 2006
2nd IVF 4 eggs all failed to fertilise 2009
3rd IVF successful 2010 pregnant Miscarried early
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Post by shantala »

hey hun....oh, yes i'm definitely positive!!!!!!

how you keeping up??

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Post by nicolamark »

Up's and downs!! dont really know what to think....I am getting better, so thats good!!! todays scan shows my ovaries are huge still, but the fluid isnt there, but i am still high risk OHSS..... i'm off work now, i feel usless, cant do a damn thing, and normally im so active!!
IUI using donor in 2005
1st IVF cancelled OHSS 2006
2nd IVF 4 eggs all failed to fertilise 2009
3rd IVF successful 2010 pregnant Miscarried early
FET negative 2011
ADOPTED DAUGHTER 2014
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Post by shantala »

ah babe, i can only imagine how you feel...i was so bloated with a mere 15 follies that i could barely walk so god knows how you must be feeling! i do think its a good idea that you're off work though and resting. it's a shame you're so far, i could have popped in for a cuppa and kept you company!! :lol:

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Post by sokru8 »

IT'S OFFICAL......BFP

We are still in shock! I knew that this was probably the answer but it is just overwhelming to know that we are pregnant. My HCG level was 460. Is this high with IVF?

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Sorry for the selfish post
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Post by smattison »

Sonya...OMG...LOL you knew you were prego silly girl. BUT now you can celebrate. i was told if it was high then it was more than likely multiplies. Good luck. As for me no line again this morning. I am so sad...why me?
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MamaCardenas
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ok just got my HCG level and it's only 195, my clinic said that's fine but now i feel so worried and stressed and I hate it!!! yesterday i was on cloud 9 just thinking im pregnant and everything is going to be fine and now im having doubts, can anyone help with HCG levels????


Melly- 17 eggs is great you should have no problem getting enough fertilized!!! Get lots of rest cause to me this was the worst part so let your body relax and settle down till ET!!! Good luck

Rae- I feel the same way if I tell people something bad is going to happen but my parents are just dying to tell people so I think im going to announce it but at the same time my HCG level came back today only at 195 and Im scared its not a strong pregnancy, what were your levels??

Smattison- I know what you mean you just have to be pregnant!!! After all this it just has to work for you and I hope it does!!! It could just be too soon and the tests aren’t picking it up? Im not sure good luck tomorrow please let us know as soon as you can!!! Your tired and I think that’s a huge sign, that’s really the only sign I had even still I really don’t feel preg yet?? So don’t think too much into it just relax and wait for tomorrow!!! Keep those negative thoughts out of your head!!!!


Pep- Thanks for help on getting my due date, it’s Dec 17th!!!!

Sonya- CONGRATS!!!!! Your HCG level is GREAT!!! My clinic wanted ours to be around 150 and ours came back today at 195 so Im feeling a little bit sad because I don’t know if I should worry ?? I just expected it to be higher but sounds like your doing great!!! Good luck enjoy your celebration this weekend!! Also for the list my Scan is April 26th My birthday! =)

Mrs B- hasn’t sunk in yet but when I think about it I get this big kool aid smile!!!
Natalie 22yrs DH 27
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Post by rae76 »

Mama Cardenas - 195 is a GREAT number - it being "weak" is one thought you can put out of your head right away!!!!! Anything over 50 is OK and different women start up with different numbers - some go high quickly, others don't. Don't go comparing yourself to anyone's higher numbers, because yours is great (actually, a too high number is not good, as it doesn't necessarily mean multiples but may indicate a problem as well). What matters now is HOW IT DEVELOPS - whether it doubles every 2-3 days. And yes, some people will tell you it should be 48 hours but that's bull - 72 hrs is fine. Are you having a second beta? Just count on that and don't worry. And even if you don't have another blood test, just relax - that is a very good number and you are definitely pregnant. No one can predict the success of the pregnancy by that number alone, but it's exactly where it should be!!!!

Congratulations girl!!!!

And Sonya - wonderful news there too!! We knew this but it's nice to get confirmation, huh?! Enjoy!!!
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Anie2007
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Post by Anie2007 »

MarciaL-OurHope4Baby – Hello there my ET buddy..I totally understand if you did not remember all the 9’s :D , I don’t have a good memory either plus all of this meds we’ve took did not help either :D . Your hubby is so sweet, breakfast in bed, couldn’t get better than that.. That’s so cool that you have lots of HPT in stock now. Lots of pinching huh..I think you might be on your way girl.. Good Luck..

Steph – That’s so cool, I bet that’s pretty amazing feeling when you heard the heartbeat of your baby..CONGRATS again..Have a good trip to Chicago

MamaCardenas – CONGRATULATION Natalie…Yeppe..I’m so happy for you. Thanks for your nice message, I really hope we have as good outcome as yours. I’ve been feeling this on and off weird cramping on my tummy, really dull headaches, and really tired so hopefully this are good signs I tried not to think it too much coz it’s give me more headaches :D . When you did the HPT how many days after your ET you got the positive result? Take care..

Smattison – I know this 2ww is crazy, but don’t stress your self too much remember negative thoughts, sadness and worries are not good for our body especially for our lil ones. My clinic told me not to use HPT because all of this medications we’ve been taking can cause false negative ( I don’t know if I will follow them :D ) anyway all of that symptom’s you have are signs of early pg so there’s a really good chance that you just got false negative. I keep my fingers crossed praying hard and hope you’ll get BFP..BFP.. Tomorrow is the big day..so just relax and take it easy...

Melly – Good Luck on your ET…

Sonya – CONGRATULATION it’s official.. BFP..Awesome… I’m so happy for you sweetie… BTW when you did the HPT how many days after your ET you got the positive result?

As for me I’m doing fine, I’ve been feeling this weird cramping on my tummy, dull headache, and really tired. Today at work I been yawning like crazy at 9:00 o’clock in the morning and around noon I can’t hold it anymore I went home and took a nap woke up feeling good :D

Personal Question:
Has anyone breast skin gets dry and peeling around the dark area? I’m a little concern on mine it’s been peeling for couple days now.

To everyone else Good Luck to all of you…
Anie
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3/07 - 1st IVF ICSI (BFN)
6/4 - 1st FET BFP - 14 months old boy "Andrew"
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THIS IS OUR GROUP

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AMANDA: Missouri, US (age26)
ANIE: (33yrs)
ANNA: Ohio, US (age33)
BIG WHITE DOG (Janice): Virginia, US (40)
BRIDGET JONES: Surrey, UK (age45)
CARBEV aka Caroline: Singapore
CHVONNE: Essex, UK
COCO: Winter wonderland, US (age37)
COOKHOLMES: California, US (25)
HOLLY: The Netherlands. – now Miss Piggy
FIJIBABIE: South Island NZ
IDONVITO aka Lisa: New York, US
JENN: Toronto (age28)
JILL (jstandlund): Minnesota, US (29)
KANDICE: (26)
KAREN (moonk): Connecticut, US (28.)
KARIA:
KARINA: Northern Ireland
KARINA1: Aberdeen, Scotland
KARMA_K: San Francisco Bay (age35)
KAT: Tallinn,Estonia (age 30)
KIA aka SHA: Portsmouth UK (age33)
MAMACARDENS (Natalie) California (age 22)
MANDEEQ: London, UK
MARCIA: Coventry, UK (age33)
MELLY: UK (Age 33)
MRS B: Reading, UK (age25)
NELLYA:
NERMS: Middlesex, UK (age32)
NIMBLE (Jackie): Surrey, UK (age38.)
NICKI: Suffolk, UK (age31)
PEP23 (Steph): Indianapolis, US (age28.)
QUITA
RAE: Dallas, US (age30)
REACH AEJ: Charlotte, NC (Age 35)
RILES:
SHANTALA: Berkshire, UK (age21)
SHER8: Pennsylvania, US (38.)
SMATTISON: Texas
SOKRU (Sonya): N.Carolina, US (33)
VICKY: Florida, US (age29)
Yarnista: Connecticut (32)




CONGRATULATIONS!!!! BFP!!!
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Mrs B
?dpt?dt = 168
23 Mar beta = 458
10 Apr – 1st scan


Steph
9dp3dt = 98
11dp3dt = 263
1st scan 12th


Chvonne
1st Scan 18th April

Cookholmes
1st Beta 198
2nd Beta: 528!!!! Possible Multiples!!

Quita
1st scan 26th April

Amanda
1st Scan April?

Mama Cardenas
1st Beta= 195 1st Scan April?

Miss Piggy
16DPT= 377 1st Scan April?

sokru8
16DPT= 460 1st Scan 2 Apr

RAE Natural BFP due 8th Oct 07
12 week milestone 29Mar
Carbev Natural BFP due Nov 07


On the 2WW
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Sha : 2 little ones snuggling in – testing 14th April
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Smattison : 3 little ones snuggling in – testing 14th April
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Anie 2007 : 2 little ones snuggling in – testing 18th April
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Marcia : 2 little ones snuggling in – testing 23th April
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DOWN REGGING, SCANS,INJECTIONS Image

Karia – waiting for AF

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Karma K Starting Injections!



STIMMING & FOLLICLE COUNT

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EXPECTED EGG COLLECTION

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12 april –Melly- 17 embies collected!




Embryo Transfer

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17 April Melly
Aprox 18th Apr – Fijibabie (donor eggies)
24Apr – Vicky (FET) (est.)



FET

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End Apr—Vicky --FET



Expected Test Dates

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Sha(Kia) 14 April
Smattison 14 April
Annie- 18 April
Marcia—23 April



We are thinking of you….And we are here for you.
Bridget Jones we are thinking of you
Katt we are thinking of you
Shantala we are thinking of you
Anna we are thinking of you
Yarnista we are thinking of you
Kandice – your in our thoughts and prayers
Karma-K we are thinking of you
Nerms- Thinking of you
Nick- Thinking of you. Hope you feel better soon.
Nimble-Thinking of you sweetie!
Jstrandland- Thoughts of you and your dh



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Mandeeq: postponed waiting for lining test results
Lucy – not starting til May/June
Nick: Waiting on more information.
KarmaK: Ready to start again. Shots Starting!!
Nimble: Starting a new round of IVF in May!!!




FUN STUFF…… NON-IVF RELATED STUFF THAT’S OCCURING!
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April—Karen -- 29th birthday this month
01 Aug Sonya—B’Day
02 Oct—Nicki -- B’day!!!
rae76
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Post by rae76 »

Oh and Natalie, to answer your question - mine was 300 something but went up fairly slowly; I really worried for the first couple of weeks and had two extra betas. I also compared to other people's rise and listened to women who told me that I'm in trouble if the numbers don't double in 48hrs BECAUSE THEIRS HAD. My OB told me not to listen to such talk - that everyone starts at a different point, also depending on the test day, implantation etc (even IVF is not THAT exact), and go up at their own pace. As long as you're within certain known "important" numbers there's no reason to worry and esp. not compare to others' numbers. They change so quickly anyway!

Courage, sweetie, all sounds just fine!
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Figi: I think your donors amounts are great! Keep in mind things move quickly near the end. New ones will pop up everyday!

Rae: I think your feelings are totally understandable after what has happened in the past. But rember this baby is a different one. He/she is strong! Have Faith! For me I have a lot of family and we are very close. So it feels like a million people know about us already!

Nick: I am glad you are on the mend. Try to enjoy sometime at home and relax my girl!!

Mrs B: How are you my prego friend? Are you feeling ok? I have been having some morning sickness and sore boobs but I will live!

Shantala: Congrats on the new job BOSS! Oooh baby making the natural way! That sounds great! I hope you find the right clinic and all your dreams come true.

Marcia: Your dh sounds just adorable! Guess you are going to POAS alot!! Good Luck!! Mine is obsessed since I showed him pregnancy.org It shows a calendar about what is happening each day with the lil one!!

Steph: One more sleep. I really hope it is a BFP! Thoughts of you sweetie!

Mama: Your HCG levels sound wonderful. There is a great beta base website you might want to check out! www.betabase.info

Anie: How are you holding up? 4 more days? For me my HPT's showed up very very faintly at 5dp5dt. It got darker everyday. If you are going to HPT make sure the trigger is out of your system. If HPT is +ive and then line gets lighter the next day it could still be the trigger. Good Luck. The cramps I had were weird to it was like sore on either side of my uterus. They say it is the muscles tightening to stablize the uterus for the pregnancy.

Good Luck Tomorrow Sha and Steph!

Night All
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OMG ITS A BFP FOR US IN SOOOOOOOOO MUCH SHOCK
Me 33 DH 37
3 IVF - BFN
6 FET - BFN
4 IVF 03/07- BFP---- baby boy
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OMG I just logged on and saw you just posted WOOOOOO HOOOOO
So happy for you! Love to you and DH
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