OCT / NOV / DEC 2008 Buddies

[gina1234]

just wanted to let u know that we are having a baby boy...baby eric gabriele which is due on july 30 2009

[to_have_fun08]

YEAH GINA -- CONGRATS ON YOUR LIL BABY BOY!!!!!

NY - So glad to see you are back. I like the idea of less stims. I was looking into trying the mini IVF where you use less drugs, you get less eggs but they are supposed to be better quality. In mini IVF they do the cycle then feeze the eggs for a FET the next month. I still might try this but the Re that does it in my area doesn't go with any insurances so I would have to do all the insurnace billing myself and I just didn't want the hassle of that. Good luck and keep us posted. Keeping my fingers crossed that your negotiations go your way.
I also do all my shots myself. Even the IM, I just didn't want the hassle of worrying about DH being around to do my shots so I have always have done them. Works out better for me.


Hope everyone else is having a good weekend. Happy Baby Baking.

Chris

[lynniecat]

Hey Guys, i really do not have internet access till Wednesday...i will update then. I am just waiting for results right now! Tests went fine...

[Kas101]

Hey ladies,

Sorry i have been MIA for a few days, but will update you after the personals...

So much has happened in the last few days so i hope i dont miss anyone - if i do its not intentional!!!

NY Congrats on starting the stims once again, i think freezing is a great idea as we have seen time and time again that many ladies only get success with FET's - it just seems more natural for the body, and you are a great producer of eggs, so if previous cycles are any indicator you should be getting quite a few blasts to freeze, especially from 2 cycles...
Also thanks for your concern.... i have updated a little at the bottom here

Lynnie Still thinking about you, and will be checking on Wednesday for some news, you and your little girl so deserve to get the all clear. I'm glad the tests went well and we are all keeping our fingers crossed. Heck lets have some clear sailing from here on out...

Chris I thought it was follie check on Monday, i guess i was getting a little ahead of myself there!!! You said maybe monday, so let us know how it goes, i'm following you here and on the other thread!!!

Gina CONGRATS on little eric!!! How exciting that you know for sure, and i can see from the belly pic that he is growing as well!! Any u/s pics to post???

Karen Glad everything is going well, and i cant believe you refused the doppler!!! Shows that you are getting more confident that, yes, everything is going to be ok (even if its only subconsiously!)... Hows the nursery coming along??

I think we have decided to rule out SR... i have read some positive stories and some horror stories out there, and althouth i am definately a pro-choice person i just feel i cant do it, not at this late stage. Also i had a scan a few days ago and i feel attached to all of them now (will post pic of scan) As for me, i am already feeling the strain.... we are getting ready to move, but i am slowing down for sure....i have to keep laying down for a few hours a day and my belly is HUGE and feels so heavy. I already have the linea negra, but i cant see it on a photo so i will wait a few days and try again so i can show you. My belly button is kind of wierd, like the crepy lining is showing, so im thinking its getting ready to pop. My uterus is now 5 fingers over my belly button. On the plus side my babies are all normal size for a singleton and they are all looking great and kicking around, but of course i still worry about everything

Multiples apparently develop a little faster than singletons, like they 'know' they need to hurry up as they will be born early and that at 28 weeks, they will all have a survival rate of 95%. Of course going longer is better, but the OB says lets go for 28 weeks, then see if we can go for 30... The scary/exciting part is, this is only 14 weeks away

[Kas101]

one of the boys !

[to_have_fun08]

Kas - Your little boy is adorable. I would agree with your decision. I don't think this far along I would be able to do SR. Good luck to you, it won't be easy but I am you can do it. Hopefully you make it past weeks but if not, your are halfway done. I can't believe you are already 14 weeks. Get lots of rest.

NY - Good luck on your stims!!!


AFM - Not a good sign. Went in for u/s today and I have one huge follie on my right, nothing else. On my left I have 6 follies that are less then 10. Usually by now if my follies are not over 10 then they won't come up. I am on day 5 of stims so i guess there is still a shot. I am so tired of all this crap. I just want to get my 4 IVF cycles done so I can get on with my life. I go back on Wednesday. I think i am going to stay off the boards for awhile.

Chris

[bell-02]

Hi all,
I can't believe this thread is still up, way to keep it going. Anyway, I've really just had to stay away from these forums, just too hard. But I've been thinking a lot about all of you, especially lately.

We are set to do a fresh cycle in June, my RE wants to be even more aggressive and get more eggs and they're going to do something special to DH's sperm that will hopefully help with the low motility issues. So I'm just really trying to stay positive and hopeful.

Anyway, I just wanted to wish you all well and let you know that I've been thinking about you. Take care.

[wonderce]

Hi Bell, so good to hear from you. It sounds like you have a great plan for your next cycle in June. I hope you'll come back if this thread is still up and keep us posted. Or maybe will see you on another thread. I love to keep up with the other girls that moved on from this thread.

Kas, your baby boy looks so sweet. I know it must feel like a weight has been lifted since you made your decision. It must be tough trying to move while pregnant, but I bet it will be worth it! I'd still love to move further south. Take it easy as much as you can.

Chris, sorry things are going as you hoped. Since you are just on day 5, then hopefully they're just growing slow but good quality. I hope you'll keep us posted but totally understand if you are taking a break from the boards.

Lynnie, I'm anxious to hear more about your results. Glad the tests went well for you.

Gina, congratulations on your baby boy! I love the name by the way, which also DH's name. How's that IBS?

Karen, it sounds like your OB appt went great. And good for you for turning down the doppler. I'm sure the movement really helps with reassurance. I think I might have started feeling some slight movements here and there. At first I thought it was food digesting, but seems a little different like it might be her. I'm sure once it gets stronger I'll know for sure. Is the nursery still coming along?

NY, so glad you came back with an update and have a plan for your next cycles. You so deserve good results and am sure your body will appreciate a little break. What is cgh? Good luck with your big job!

[to_have_fun08]

Kas - didn't know if you had seen this. It is a blog of the Diaz quads that were born last year. Don't want to freak you out but thought you might enjoy it.

http://diazcquads.blogspot.com/

[Kas101]

Chris I'm sorry to hear that the follies are not what you wanted BUT you are only on day 5.... remember that previously the issue was stimming too fast. Seems to me like they are cooking slow and steady which is much better. Imagine if they were over 10 by day 5.... they grow 2mm on average a day so lets give them a chance Now the single big follie, well yo might just have to let that go. I often find it wierd that one ovary co-operates one month and not another, but the good news is you do have 6 follies cooking slowly and steadily.

If you do drop off for a little we will all still be here when you come back... many of us drop out when we need to and come back when we are ready (inc me) but i do hope you stay so we can support you and root for you. We care about you so much (((((hug)))))

Oh yeah, and i saw that lady's belly pic on the blog

Bell Great to see you back and excellent news about your new cycle in June.. will give you plenty of time to prepare mentally and physically. Keep us updated

Wonderce Yes i am feeling some mobility issues already which is kind of scary. How are you doing??? Any movement yet? Have you bought any baby stuff? i dont think i will be able to go baby shopping which sucks as for years i have avoided baby sections in stores at all costs and now i COULD go with my big belly and check out all the tiny clothes, i cant!!! still, i always said i would do anything to get my baby so this seems like a small sacrifice...

To everyone else, hope you are all doing well, Lynnie are you ok? Pixel, i know you check up on us still, so hope you are doing great!

[to_have_fun08]

I think the drugs are driving me really really batty. I can't concentrate on anything. Which is not good because I have to study for my final that is tomorrow. UGHHH!!! I am depressed and DH is working weird hours so he isn't even around to snuggle up with. DH is my drug of choice when I am feeling down. So I go back in tomorrow for u/s and b/w. Hopefully I have some follies growing. I know I should be happy to being slow and steady. Like I said I think the drugs are really driving me crazy. Usually, i don't get too bad but maybe since this is my second cycle in a month, my body is really screwed.

Thanks everyone for hearing me whine.

Kas - I seen the belly shot and thought of you. i so wish you the best of luck. Have you heard of the Dr in Arizona that has a lot of success in delivering higher multiples? i forgot his name, but saw some article about him not too long ago.

[to_have_fun08]

PET PEEVE OF THE DAY - I am so sick of seeing articles on fertility treatments and are they going too far? you know not one of these people writing these articles have any clue about infertility and most likely have never had to deal with not being able to conceive.

Yep, I am going nuts.



Chris

[pixelgirl]

kas - thanks so much for thinking of me. i still check in and am following along on everybody's journey. i'm glad that you've come to some resolution on what do with the SR decision and it sounds great that you've both made a decision that you can live with and i know you will be outstanding parents and your babies are sooo lucky to have you!! i've prayed that you'd have peace with your decision. just try and take it one day at a time so you don't get too overwhelmed.

lynnie - still keeping you and your test results in my prayers

to have fun - keep the faith sister. again, you only need one good one to stick.

karen - kudos for turning down the doppler! that shows how far you've come girlfriend! it's good to know that it's always there if you change your mind.

gina - congrats on your baby boy!

my apologies to all the rest that i've not personally mentioned here. rest assured you are in my thoughts and prayers and i'm still following along with your journeys!

peace,

[Kas101]

Hey ladies,

Pixel i just knew you were still out there and i'm so glad

Chris Oh yes the drugs are really a trip. I could bounce from SO ANGRY to tears in no time at all Hang in there and let us know how todays scan was...grow follies grow....

[to_have_fun08]

Kas - I am a little better today. DH got off of work early so that helps. Went for a scan today and my follies have not moved. I do have 2 more, all together I have 8 < 10. Will continue to stim and go back on Friday. Keeping my fingers crossed that they will start to grow. At least this time my E2 levels are staying low so I can keep on stimming. It was only 316 today. It is probably climbing because of the 27 mm follie I have on my right ovary. I just don't know what is happening this time. Ususally my follies pop up too soon. Now they are taking forever. My body just doesn't want to make any of this easy. I will get ya posted on Friday.

Lynnie - Missing you, hoping you got some good test results.

NY - How are the stims's going?

Pixel - It is always good to hear from you. Glad to see that you are doing well.


Chris