December-January Cycle Buddy's Our New beginnings

[Ange]

Hi Sassy,

I didn't do PGD last time. The dr. recommended it this time given that I had the miscarriage. Does your insurance cover it? Mine doesn't. Did you not do an ET the last time since they were all complex abnl? I guess my Dr. wants to do it so if there are issues with the embryos, they won't do the ET. My age is the big factor here. I wish I knew this was an option the first time, oh well.

Is anyone on this thread taking Heparin. They are adding that to my protocol this time around, just wondering what to expect.

g'nite ladies.
hugs,
Ange

[meg12]

Hey ladies--I haven't posted in quite awhile because I haven't had anything to report, but I have been keeping up with you all (quite a feat--we're definitely not a quiet lot, huh?). I'm so excited for all first timers--it's so overwhelming, but such a good feeling to finally be doing something proactive. And as a super needle phobic let me just tell you that the needles really aren't bad---I miss them

I just wanted to get an AF dance going, if I could. I'll start estrogen and begin preparing for my FET as soon as the darned lady shows up! I've got my white panties on and am ready to party!!!! So, come on AF!!!!!!!!!!!

[TansRN]

Hello guys
Well everything went well at the lining check today and she said that she was able to see all three layers well and that things are a go for next Fridays FET!!! That is very good. They did do a blood draw and I guess everything looked good. They havent called me so I am hoping that it went well. I feel like I have enough freaking estrogen in my body for like 100 chicks!!! I told DH that I was extremely hormonal tonight and to leave me alone!!! Thats romantic isnt it? I mean we are trying to make a baby here...get out!!!! LOL

FEE
You are so funny-I am worried to. I now have one worry behind me and like a million to go. I am happy that it is moving along so fast though. I am positive about this month as well...

Meg
I dont know how to make the dancing smiles but I am sending you the AF jig to get the ball rolling for you...May she show up fast!!!!


Aunty
Arent you getting excited about your cycle? You have waited a long time for this!!! I am taking baby aspirin as well and I was wondering do we take them through the transfer as well? Just wondering what the protocol is on that.

Thank you for the well wishes you guys. I appreciate it.

[meg12]

Tanya--Oh man, I can only imagine how you are feeling with all that estrogen. At least it's a good excuse to be grumpy Gotta love hormones! I'm glad your uterus lining is looking good (wow, I have never said that to anyone before!!!!) and am sending lots of baby dust your way!

[cookholmes]

Aunty, I added you! I wanted to ask you what do the pineapple juice and green tea do?

[cookholmes]

<img src="http://www.usaweekend.com/99_issues/990 ... perfrt.jpg">


This "fertility fruit salad" is high in vitamin C

Ginger Fruit Salad
1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple
2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
1 apple, cored and diced
1 cup strawberries, sliced (or blueberries, whole)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 large banana, sliced
1 8-ounce carton fat-free lemon yogurt
2 Tbs. crystallized ginger, chopped
Toss fruit and juice together, adding banana just before serving. To serve, put in bowls or parfait glasses, top with yogurt and sprinkle on chopped ginger. Serves 4.

Per serving: 209 calories, 3.4g protein, 0.6g fat, 4.3g fiber, 51g carbohydrates, 37mg sodium.

Photo Credit: BRIAN LEATART for USA WEEKEND

[lara312]

Morning ladies you have all been so busy i dont pop on for half of day and theres 4 pages will catch up later i have noticed lots or us has myspace pages my adress is myspace.com/rachel6791
hugs to you all love Rachel x x

[shantala]

morning ladies

sassy - i think it was you who asked for the myspace addresses, wasnt it? well, its www.myspace.com/shantala100

meg - an Af jig for you:

tans - woohoo, so glad scan went ok and you're ready to go for friday! it's so exciting! you made me laugh about your hormonal romanticness!!

xx

[shantala]

Ladies

whilst i'm doing my "aunty's list" trial and when i'm doing whilst aunty has booked some annual leave, is everyone ok with me posting it in the evening UK time (say on the 1st) highlighting whats coming up for the following day (ie the 2nd)...it means ladies in the US will get it around lunch time to early after noon for the following day. i just thought maybe that would be ok as everyone can see whats happening the next day??

xxx

[AuntyPebbles]

Morning Ladys....
Trans i am sooooo excited i cant believe i have to wait untill monday to pick up my drugs...actually me and hubby talked about this as we have loads of meds from our last cycle we could try to just top up what we have but we decided if we can (fingers crossed) get our meds again on our ins we will have almost a full cycle left if anyone needs them im so pleased your lining sounds perfect home for your babies not long at all now is it.....sending prayers your way

Meg a dance from me too come on you witch play nice.....im excited for you to get started too do you know how many you will transfer?

Shantala your doing a great job with the list thank you again

Cook hey thank you for the add your going to be one hot mommy ooo that recipe sounds yummy i will try it today only thing i dont have is kiwi and stawberrys

Green tea The healthful properties of green tea are largely attributed to polyphenols, chemicals with potent antioxidant properties. In fact, the antioxidant effects of polyphenols appear to be greater than vitamin C. The polyphenols in green tea also give it its somewhat bitter flavor. These polyphenols are associated with anti-cancer and anti-heart disease effects. Studies are still incomplete and inconclusive, but are pointing strongly toward having a protective effect against these two deadly diseases.

In the past, women having difficulty conceiving might have been advised to limit their caffeine intake. But recent studies suggesting that stimulating drinks, and specifically green tea, might boost fertility. In a study conducted at Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program of Northern California in Oakland, researchers found that women who drank more than one half cup of caffeinated green tea every day doubled their odds of conceiving.

and pineapple juice my friends who are pregnant drank it but only a very small glass a night as too much can have the opposite effect

[JackieG]

I just wanted to let you all know that they cancelled my cycle because my progesterone is too high. I ovulated before retreival.

I will not be having ER Monday.

They want me to come back on Friday to make sure that my ovaries go back to regular size.

They will start me again next month.

Im very upset, but I guess there is a reason for this. I know that I have God on my side. Sometimes I just dont understand why things happen.

Very depressed, but I will continue accu so that might help things.

Sorry, just very sad!!

Jackie OXO

[tcbalgord]

JackieG I am very sorry that this didn't work for you this time around. Praying for your BFP on the next go at this. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

[ssalgado]

hello girls!!

Shantala - of course i do have pic i just need to go to my space? may be and create a "space" or i can just send you pic's directly let me see when i can get sometime for this ok, but i promise i will.

Sassy- i don't know about excitement but happiness Yes i just feel the past on those "painful" needles and all the discipline which now is a little more difficult because of my little miracle 2yrs old, he is everywhere, any time, but will manage that is for sure we did it in the past we can do it now!!

As for the rest good luck ladies i hope that all our dreams come true this year,
Bec- how your feeling i'll been following you i am so curious to see if they are twins! any symptoms?

Aunty -iam following you as well we might be together in this run that will be excite it!!

Love,
Susette

[shantala]

Jackie - i'm so sorry to hear your news, that sucks!!! like you said, there is obviously a reason for it. cant remember who put the post on here a little while ago but it said that sometimes God is working on some stuff backstage which sometimes delays things and although we dont know why at that point and its disapponting, there's a reason.

thinking of you. hugs.

xx

[AuntyPebbles]

OMG Jackie i cant believe it that's outrageous you must be devastated right now i want to rant on about your clinic but will save that for another time for now i will say how sorry i am that this has happened to you i will keep you in my prayers you know where i am if you need to chat or anything

all my love Aunty