December-January Cycle Buddy's Our New beginnings

Discussion group for all topics related to infertility including preparation for pregnancy, causes, investigation and treatment of infertility.
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Post by lara312 »

Shantala sorry that you cant start this month and i know its no conselation (spelling not very good) but you do have a plan now i know the waiting is hard but when you have your baby in your arms it will all have been worth it .

Haylie it is all strange really isnt we should maybe meet sometime and have a conversation face to face .

Lisa twins that fab hope you and both babies are well sorry to hear about dh's job hope he finds a new 1 soon

Shantala yes my baseline will be the same has your mine will be checking to see if my lining is thin ready to start my hrt tablets your lucky to have a trail transfer i know i didnt .

Nouna welcome to our famliy we are all here for each they are all very supportive .

Meg still no af i'm really hoping that your having a miracle

Aunty how you feeling today

Must go now and do some tiding up has the outlaws are coming for tea (thier buyiny the chinese ) hugs to everyone
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Post by becleo »

Shantala- sorry hit send before I had finished my post heheeh!
I too had a bit of waiting in between cycles at on point and it was a bummer, but my DH made me realize something too. he said when our baby turns 18 will you be thinking it might hae been 18 and a month.
All good things come to those who wait! and let me tell you getting a BFP is the friggin BEST reward for all this crap!!!! Hang in there sweetie!

Love to all- major headache today so can't focus to well at the moment but here for you all!
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Shantala - im glad that your open evening went well. I know and understand why you feel disappointed that you have to wait another month. I felt exactly the same back in December when we went for our appointment. You get yourself all prepared for them to tell you not yet wait awhile in your case a month which is a long time when youve prepared yourself to start right a way. You sound a bit like me want to get started with things straight away never mind there procedures and what they have to follow it makes me so mad :twisted: :twisted: . But never mind at least your practice ET will break the wait up and you will have a little more insight into what to expect with everything and when it comes youll be telling them what to do lol. Im shure the next month or so will fly by i know its seems so far away but im shure coming on here keep up with us lot lol will help it go by a lot quicker. Its really helping my wait till April go quicker ispecially with me not working.

Lisa wow twins hey a big congratulations how do you feel about that ? bet your shocked but over the moon well done
sorry to here about your DH losing his job i to lost my job back in October i know how hard it can be im sick of having no money. Didnt realise how much id took fogranted being in work and having a wage every month its horrible. Im shure something will turn up soon
hugs to you both.

Aunty - the list is looking brill hows the headches not long now till your turn and you get your BFP fingers crossed hope your well

Charlie - good looking on starting stimming not long now bet you cant wait heres hoping for your BFP wooooo

ssalgado - wooo on starting lupron i was scared at first giving myself injections but by the end you become a pro lol good luck

hi to everyone else

As for me not much to tell really cant wait to get started and join everyone but not till April im afraid seems ages away im shure itll soon be here
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Post by nouna »

Good Morning everybody,

Liza, Congratulation about the twins, hope your husband find something soon, you never know maybe it is for your good, beleive me he will get a better position then the one he had before.
Charlie: Glad to hear that we have matching dates, hope you get a healthy eggs.
Chantala: I know how you are feeling, the waiting is really annoying, I had the same feeling before I was shecduled for IVF Last september but it was cancelled because my estrogen level was too high due to ovarian cysts, so I had to wait 2 months to start the IVF, it was really long but it is for my own good, because I learned how to relax and got used to injections.
Wish me good luck Ladies, I'm going tomorrow for supression test and injections lessons of puregon and repronox shots.

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Lisa - CONGRATULATIONS on the twins - u moust be absolutely over the moon!

Nouna - Welcome, the ladies here r so nice and r always here to listen and help out!

Ems - good luck for ur scan 2moro - keepong everything crossed 4 u

Aunty - u r so clever the way u keep ur list going ...it is brilliant!!!

Becky - good to hear from you - nice that u still pop in and look after us!!!

Well, we have had 2 beautiful embies put back today and i hope they r snuggling into their new home nicely!

We had a 7 cell, grade A and a 5 cell grade A/B put back so we're really pleased with that!

About the freezing, we had 3 which would have been good to freeze but the clinic do like 4 and as we'd only probably be able to have one FET with them we've decided that we'll do another fresh cycle if need be!!!

I am vegging on the sofa and letting DH wait on me!!!

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Hi ladies.

They told me that they took 22 eggs in the EC yesterday, so I am awaiting the call on how many embryos there are. I am so sick. Has anyone had to take the medicine that helps to calm your ovaries, the generic name is Cabergoline?

Nouna - I was wondering about your estrogen level. They told me on Monday that my estrogen was at 5000...I don't know much about that, but I guess it is really high and is possible overstimulating my ovaries. I am thinking they might ask me to wait to to the transfer. Is that what happened to you or did they push off the EC as well?


Lisa - WOW! That would be amazing. Would you mind me asking how many embryos ou had transferred? My husband is a twin, so they think our chances our higher. They suggest transfering 2-3??

Vickie - It sounds like you had a lot of eggs captured...were you soar the next day? I feel just terrible. I think I have a lot to learn. I have not been education on the cell/grade of the embryos. I should hear back from the doctor's office today, should I ask any specific questions. I love that your husband is waiting on you! My husband had to give me a shot this morning, I think it was really hard on him.


Thank you again for letting me chat with you all.

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Post by lara312 »

Vickie make sure dh does everything for the next 2 ww your embies sound great hope your babies are snuggling for the next 9 months sending sticky baby dust
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Hi everyone, I did an FET on 9th of Jan with one embryo 2 days old. I am wondering if I can take a hpt 14 days frommy ovulation day? That would be 2 days earlier than my transfer date which the doc told me to do. It could shorten my2ww. Does anyone know?
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Hello ladies!

How is everybody doing? I hope you're all in the best possible shape!

I had my appointment this morning. Once I got there, the nurse called me by my family name and started explaining the Puregon procedure to me... then started talking about how I would start tonight and come back on the 22nd for my next apt... that was not right. We realized she did not have the right file (a Lisa or Lynda with my family name) and she had just shown me the hyperovulation Puregon protocol! And I was not even on their apt list this morning, despite what the nurse wrote in my file on the 3rd! Fortunately, she found my file of course, did the blood test and simply had to change the dosage in the procedure - 100 units of Puregon instead of 150. The needle is still mildly impressive, but I keep remembering what my acquaintance said about how once I got to the Puregon stage, the injections would "really be comfortable". So I don't worry; I'm handling the Lupron shots fine and this will be no different.

The bottom line is... I just got the phone call (I was with my husband on the phone and they called on my cell; he was with me when I got the news, how cute is that?) and I'M STARTING THE EGG FOOD TOMORROW! YIPPEEEEE! They suggested me to do the injections in the evening so I would get less side effects. So I'll do my Lupron injection in the morning as usual tomorrow (half the dosage of course) and I'll do my Puregon shot just before I go to bed - 10pm. It will be great to crawl out of the mini-menopause! Wasn't so bad, but with the IBS... ;)

And well, there was that lighter sleep, too... LOL I actually have a funny story... I woke up last night, feeling well rested and being absolutely sure that the radio would start soon... had my DH cuddling behind me in a very happy mood... I'll spare you the details, but some time later, after a very cute argument about where I had put the kleenex box I realized that, instead of the 6am or something I thought it was... the clock indicated 3:40am! Whoops! I actually swooped down on him in the middle of the night thinking it was morning! If that's how menopause affects me... bring those fifties, I'm not afraid! :lol:

And about IBS; I had acupuncture yesterday. He did his best to act on it without interfering with the meds too much... I had two needles in my tummy and he put the whole thing under a heating lamp for the duration of the treatment. I told him I felt like a baby chicken about to hatch and he laughed... I was VERY disappointed to see that, even after waiting patiently till the end of the treatment, no alien-type little monster burst out of my stomach. Ah, well; I guess I'll have to wait till my next appointment! :lol: IBS is not completely under control right now, but I've had no crisis and diarrhea seems to have stopped. So far so good.

(*update* forget what I said; just had to interrupt my post and spend some time in the bathroom! *sigh* but I'm okay, it wasn't too bad.)

BUT! I went to the pharmacist after my flamenco lesson yesterday evening and I thought I'd share the info with my fellow IBS sufferers. She checked very carefully and agreed with the other pharmacist I saw that Immodium is safe during pregnancy. Pepto Bismol and the like are not. But then she started talking to me about my diet and how I could adapt it better to control IBS. She explained how a high fiber diet would help me both with constipation and its charming opposite. I already knew that the fibers absorb water and that's why they make it better, but there's more. She strongly suggested that I try eating All Bran each day (in the morning or the day, never in the evening to avoid forming a clot of fibers in the intestines), starting gradually and increasing the dose to their recommended daily dose. She said the supplements like Metamucil don't work as well, as they don't have as many fibers. She also suggested to try something else, which is a bacteria that's used in the Activia yogurts; it's a bacteria that really helps the natural flora in your intestines and apparently it makes a difference for IBS. Comes in pills or liquid. So of course she suggested me not to try everything at once so I would know what's effective or not. I opted to eat All Bran every morning (since it will help with constipation later when I start Progesterone) and keep Immodium pills as a backup.

But there's even better. I was curious about those facts and how I could use the All Bran in my diet (should I eat it with less milk to help it absorb more liquid for example?) and I stumbled on that amazing website. It seems a little complicated, but my... it's really complete, really clever, and it has lots of recipes. Those who have IBS should really take a look at it; I'll read it carefully and try to incorporate the principles to my diet.

http://www.helpforibs.com/diet/faq.asp#break_cycle

Ok, enough babbling! But just a note before I jump into personals... forgot to mention it yesterday. It may sound silly, but to me it's important. I've received a few jokes here about me being a psychologist and interpreting dreams or using a couch. Just like nurses don't wear that cute little hat anymore except in the movies or parodies, psychologists don't use the couch, unless they are psychoanalysts. That's very old-fashioned psychology and, unfortunately, the image stayed and is still very present in movies and the literature. I don't practice that kind of psychology, I'm everything BUT a Freud follower (to me, a cigar is ALWAYS just a cigar! :wink: ) and I don't do dreams interpretation. The rare times I use my patients' dreams in my practice, I don't do it the psychoanalytic way. Just not my cup of tea. So, no offence really, but please know that all psychologists are not anal-phase-subconscious-ROCKS-fanatics-everything-happens-before-kids-turn-six worshippers. 'Nuff said! ;)

(whew, that post is too long already! sorry about that!)

Lara! Good to see you here again! I'm so sorry about your husband losing his job... has he another job in sight? Was it a shock for him or did he see it coming? How is he coping, with you being pregnant (men are usually more self-conscious about the money they make when their partner becomes pregnant)? Despite the sad news, however, I'm really, really happy that you have twins! Was it something you were hoping for? Ooooh, I really wish to join you in a couple of weeks! :D

Shantala, hello sweetheart! Oh please honey, don't beat yourself up for that "it's just one month" thing. My baby project was planned, agreed on and then reported no less than FIVE times over a year, for all kinds of more or less crazy reasons (for example, my surgery was delayed THREE months because my surgeon broke his ankle!). So at that point sweetie, when we finally were able to decide that the cycle would begin with my December AF... and said AF came 10 days late, I was about to go crazy. My husband gave me the "but honey... we've come this far... it's just a week" remark as I was crying and crying and crying on the phone with him for 15 minutes straight after having my dates from the clinic... I can understand. You're not crazy, and you're certainly not unreasonable.

That being said, it's funny that good becleo said exactly what I intended to quote in what she told me that day (except she mentioned it came from her doctor, not her husband... mmmmh...)... while waiting for so long, building up expectation on possible start or key dates, you lose focus. You make plans and you mentally try to organize your life according to them, or you make scenarios, or you just daydream... and then when the plans have to be changed, you freak out. Think about when you'll have your little bundle of joy in your arms... will you think about how it could have arrived last month? That thought REALLY helped me let go of the control (becleo, thanks SO much again) and from that moment on, I decided I would not assume anything about dates anymore and just be very careful about what I assume.

ss: congratulations on the first shot! One down... how many more to go? But either way, you're a step closer to your baby sweetie!

nouna! Hey girl! Hi! Great to see you here! *hugs* I wish you the best for your cycle darling!

charlie: you're so sweet! Thanks for your sympathy! It helps! Looks like we're still VERY close in our cycles; I'll start stimming tomorrow! :)

becleo: sorry to hear about the headache... :( what can you do to relieve the symptoms?

Vickie! Congratulations on having your two babies back home! I wish you a smooth 2ww! :)

phx: ooooooh I'm so sorry that the meds are giving you such hard side effects! Really sorry! I hope everything clears out real soon! But wow, 22 eggs is amazing! when are they supposed to call?

Okay, gotta go (that post is too long anyway)... Take care you all, and I'll see you around!

Sophie 8)
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Vickie:

Lovely to hear ur babies are back where they belong - they sound absolutley fabulous - really good grading :D :D Put ur feet up hun and enjoy the ride ...

Becky Xxxx

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OMGosh i have had sucha hard time today i could log on and read but it wouldnt let me post kept bumping me off....grrrr

anywho im here now...woohoo

PMA i also use high bran diet to help with my IBS almost works perfectly although i have the opposit type to you i think...i hope you mange to find something to make your pregnancy more comfortable (PMA there :wink: )

Wendy Hi there ive seen you posting in the forum...welcome...i would do the test now if it either doesnt show a +ive or its a faint one you can test again if you get a very strong +ive then you will know my clinic do tests 12dp 3dt go for it and please come back and tell us your good news....hugs good luck

PHX OMG you little egg factory you wow no wonder your sore but wow way to go you on all those little ones sending prayers you get lots of greast embies...hugs feel better soon

Vickie congrats on getting your babies back home take good care of you for the next couple of weeks big hugs

SS sweetie good to see you

Lisa wonderful news on the babies how blessed im so happy for you enjoy your bump keep in touch...hugs

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Estrogen Level

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Hello Phvivf,

About my case, I guess it is different then yours because I had a high estrogen level before I started the stimulation phase, so I didn't even do EC.
The whole cycle back in September was cancelled until the cyst disapeared on their own after 2 periods. I hope your estrogen level will decrease soon.

Sophie: great supression level, wish you the best on your cycle.

I will let you know what will happen with me tomorrow.

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Hi everyone I blinked and there was like 4 more pages shewwww

Lisa Congrats on the twins

VIckieGL with that BFP coming up(fingers crossed)

ShantalaThanks for all the positive thoughts

AuntyI hope all is going well with you and you are getting closer and closer to your BFP

Jodic I'm glad all worked out for you

CinnyI am so happy you like it here and are doing well with your cycle

Best wishes to all of you I missed.

As for here I found out today my estroen was low I have no idea why with the same amount of drugs as last time it was perfect .......

SO I am just trying to be patient (shewww thats a hard one) and make it thru this 2ww. I remember why this is hell ..... Every twinge and cramp and feeling makes me wonder what is going on in there. Oh well....... 7 days to go to beta ... Well 4 till HPT ha ha.

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Hello ladies

I have been really busy at work and home so i have not had time to post!! - there are far to many pages to look back at lol!

Well i go for my scan on 30th Jan with possible FET replacement on 3/4 Feb!! (fingers crossed)

Unfortunately my dog has to go to the vets on 5th Feb for an xray/possible biopsy as she has developed a lump on her head oh no! - she is my baby hope that she is alright! DH will have to take her to the vets also as i will have to be taking it easy and i think that i will get upset takeing her! :(

My new years resolution is to keep up with all the posts!!

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FET March 05 -ve
FET July 05 -ve,
2nd IVF cycle May 06 - cancelled due to OHSS
3rd IVF cycle September 06 - 20 frosties
FET January 2007 -ve
FET March 2007 -ve
FET May 2007 -ve
FET July 2007 -ve
FET September 2007??
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Hi Ladies,

Well so much has gone on here!

Lisa - Big congrats on the twins! You and DH must be so happy. I am really sorry to hear about your husbands job. I am praying that he will find something quick!

PMA- Congrats on the start date for egg food! I am doing my grow eggies grow dance for you!

Steph- I hope the next 7 days flies by for you and you get your BFP!!!

Shantala, I am sorry that you have to wait another month. I know how that feels. I though I was going to start back in November and here I am. Time goes by fast and you will be on your way to your BFP!

Aunty- Getting so close!!!!! I have everything crossed for you. You deserve the best in life after all that you do to keep us ladies sane!

PHX- Good job girly on all those eggies!!! I hope everything goes well!

Vickie- Congrats on getting your little ones in! I hope the next 2 weeks fly by and you get your BFP!

As for me, by belly is getting sore from the repronex shots. Those have been the only ones that have bothered me. The injection site hurts and gets red and I get a bump. Kind of strange. Other than that I have been fine. Occasional head aches but I pop a few tylenol and they are gone. I am starting the feel bloated and a little crampy like I am going to get AF. I hope that is normal. Oh Yeah and last night I decided to grow some balls and gave myself all three injections! Piece of cake, didnt even flinch! So anyways I go in for a scan and blood work on Saturday morning, I have to be there between 6:30-8 AM, sucks it is so early. I am hoping that they will be able to give me an estimated EC date. I am dying to know plus I need to let my work know. Well, thats all for now. Sorry for all those I missed. Thinking of you all and sending baby dust!


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