December-January Cycle Buddy's Our New beginnings

[druiett]

I just cannot believe how great everyone on his thread is...there are so many of you that it's going to take me a while to remember whose who...thanks for being so supportive already and you don't even know me...i was crying reading your responses (ya never know it could just be the hormones) i guess you all already know how much it means..anyway just wanted to say THANK YOU...

[Welshgirl38]

Hi Ladies:

Just ur God Mother popping in again keeping my beedy little eye on u all...

Druiett: Welcome to ur new home for the next wee while, u have come to the right place, the ladies here are wonderful whom u can talk to about anything - ranging from how u are feeling to what ur having for ur lunch lol, we are all here for each other (altho i dont pop in as often as i should, i do try my best) Your wee babies will be settling in lovely as we speak, cant wait to hear of ur BFP - i do hope u realise that im the fairy god mother around here - Aunty pebs is - the Aunty (hah, ive just thought, the god mother sounds terrible lol) and everyone else is your friend (me and aunty are also like lol)
Anyway - i'll stop yakking and just welcome u again - Welcome xx Oh and when do u test????

Shantala: Oh gawd, wouldnt it be just great if u could start next AF, im keeping my fingers crossed for u hunnie - i really hope u can, u've waited long enough xx

Ems1971: Hiya hun, hows u? Good Luck for EC - long time no hear from, glad everything is going well for u, keep popping in and letting us know how u get on - its lovely to read u xx

Jodic: OMG - im so sorry to hear about ur illness - that sounds so awful, Aunty is right (as always) u must keep an eye out for OHSS, it can be very dangerous - i hope ur feeling better soon, put ur feet up and relax x

PMA: Would have loved to have seen ur wee dance in front of the bath tub (Not literelly like - did u have clothes on!!!) lol, Good girl for injecting urself - im proud of u

Ems: Monday the big day then - im sure u will get all u need - i know u've heard this a thousand times before - u only need one! Im really praying for u hun, i know how hard it was for u the last time we went thru this together, and im so glad that by Wednesday u will have ur wee babies back where they belong

Vicke: How u doing hun? I hope ur still relaxing while ur DH is running around after u - just think, u willhave him running after u for the next 9 mths - bliss lol,.....

Aunty: How are u ?

Anyone from UK watching Big Brother ?????????????

Well i have to dash - love to all u ladies ive missed - and the ones i didnt, have a great weekend - and remember ....

Take care of urselves ....... and each other LOL

Becky Xxxxx

[My2LnT]

Sassy -you are so sweet I can't wait to hear you get a BFP!!

Jodic - I was in horrible pain after first retrieval it took about 4 days to finally calm down. I do hope you feel better soon.

Charlie- WTG on those shots and thanks for the positive wishes...... I am wishing you a BFP very soon!!

Phx - Wow 11 wtg.

Cook- wow you lil eggie factory GL with the waddling (lol)

Aunty - I hope all is well with you and all that stimming

GL and Best wishes to everyone thinking of you all

XOXO
Steph
www.myspace.com/my2lnt

[PMApsy]

Good afternoon Ladies!

Well well well, where are those cute little fingers? Board is not so hectic today!

Before I do personals, I just want to ask you guys a question... after really thinking about it some time ago, I chose not to tell my family about my cycle. Only the most essential people know: DH of course, my best friend Anne, my other closest friend Vaughn, a co-worker and my flamenco teacher/friend (because I'll be missing classes).

The co-worker, very surprisingly, is the one who's giving me the best support so far. I see her once a week at work, and she lets me babble about IVF as much as I want. My two closest friends... well, one is in NYC so we only email... haven't received an email in two weeks. My best friend, I wrote her last Friday, she replied but mostly talked about how her residency was hard... and after yesterday's appointment, I must admit, I felt a little disappointed in them. I told them of my appointment dates a couple of weeks ago. They have all of them. Had they been in my situation, I would have sent an email or made a phone call to see how they're doing, what the news are, how they're doing with the meds, and so on. But they sent no email and made no call.

I'm struggling a little bit. Sometimes I find myself selfish and self-centered. The world doesn't stop revolving because I do an IVF cycle. Nobody owes me a special treatment just because I have fertility issues and they have the right to complain about their own problems, be happy when I'm sad, talk about their kids/pregnancy in front of me, and so on. They don't suddenly have to worry about me because I'm shooting myself with hormones and might suffer from side effects. My best friend is doing night shifts or 30 hours shifts sometimes, she barely has the time to see her husband and he complains about it already... so I don't feel justified to complain about her lack of support.

And yet part of me wishes for at least a little bit of interest and concern. That part of me is disappointed at my two closest friends. You guys are the only ones who gave me the kind of support I need at the moment. Yet I do have friends who know about my cycle, and we are close... I'm struggling because I wonder if I should make a comment or just remain silent and be a little more altruistic and not so IVF-obssessed. Just a thought.

druiett Hello sweetie! Welcome to the nut house! Yes, as you noticed, people are very supportive here; they're not just behaving themselves because we have a new IVF buddy! I'm sorry to read that you're very alone in your process... how is your husband's attitude through all this? I'm with you in thoughts for your long wait and I send tons of sticky baby dust to you! *hug*

charlie thanks for the cheering! I'm sure my ovaries heard you!

cookholmes LOL oh no, what have I done? Tee hee hee, sorry to hear that you're not sleeping well; it looks like you have plenty of things to do to help with the waiting though! My boss found the prettiest name for his daughter-to-be (IVF!): Shampoo!

...half-shot of Lupron... I got a half-shot of Lupron... half-shot of Luuu...

nouna hello girl! Glad to hear that your suppression check went well! Yahoo on starting the egg food tomorrow! We stay close in the process, that's great!

sassy thanks for the good thoughts!

mominwaiting The side effects of Lupron... well, I can tell you that, in my case, I didn't have anything too impressive. Did not have any mood swing, and only one random hot flash. I didn't gain weight or bloat. I did not have any headache other than those I have here and there; might the Lupron, might just be the routine. My IBS reacted pretty bad to the meds. I had vaginal dryness, a problem I've never had before, but it was managed pretty easily with lubricant. And there was the fatigue. It took about a week or more to really kick in, but I felt more mentally and physically fatigued than usual. Other than that, no side effect.

Okay, gotta go! Have some stuff to do before hubby gets back home (and LOL none of them involve kicking a lover out of the house! it's more boring stuff like starting a laundry! )

Take care!

Sophie

[AuntyPebbles]

Aww Druit your very welcome...hey i was just writing this when my page jumped so i knew our Becky had logged on ...LOL i will post the list later if you look at the top you will see Becky she will do all your baby sitting...LOL ...i just noticed your from NJ not too far from me, are you using a clinic in NJ one of my friends is i wish i had gone there too but hey ho on we go...LOL

Becky its really good to see you as always you make me laugh ("did you have your clothes on")...LOL, It's getting close now for your appointment im so excited i really hope they give you all the news you need i just cant wait to see you on My space with a big baby belly your going to look so cute...im doing good feeling better now im not on those pills up up and away from here..fingers crossed for us please...hugs

Oh yeah the reason i started the post i was doing the list and i noticed something i hope im wrong...ArizonaKiwi i have you down as starting stimms 23rd Jan but not going for a follie count untill 5th feb? tell me i have got that wrong..???

anyway loads of love to all Aunty

[Welshgirl38]

LOL Aunty ... wot u mean ur page jumped

I had to come in (again) and say - ive just done a new ticker and OMG!!!! My appointment is in 19 days!! 19!! Days - thats not even 3 weeks away - woooo hoooooooooooooooooooo i cant beleive its come round so quick - i think i maybe jumping the gun and getting ahead of myself here, but im really excited - DH is worried that im getting TOO excited bout it, he's being sensible about it and keeping his feet firmly on the gound - while mine are up in the air with everything else - im actually looking fwd to getting another go at it - (ooo having my feet up in the air sounds awful doesnt it LOL)

And also i'd like to stress, that i wasnt asking PMA if she had any clothes on cos i'd like to see her dancing in the nud - lol - just sounded funny her dancing there - now her DH comming out of the shower would be a different matter haha! (joke!) u know wot i mean LOL

Right im outta here, cos im digging a hole that i mite not be able to get myself out of ......... hahaha!

Becky Xxxx

[AuntyPebbles]

Sophie I'm so sorry your not getting the support right now, i don't think your wrong at all to hope for interest and concern, Like you say if it where the other way around you know you would provide it.

Could it be they don't know what to say to you and are afraid of saying the wrong thing?
Maybe because your co-worker is face to face it makes it easier for her to respond to you?

Your not alone in finding this all of our friend's know about us doing a cycle and not one of them has mentioned it asked after us or anything at all, We have sent numerous emails over the last few weeks and there has been no mention, so i myself haven't bothered to bring it up, i think I'm at the point i realize not one of them can have any idea how this feels or what we go through so maybe its best they just carry on as normal.

If you want to bring it up but don't want to seem like your pointing out that they haven't asked why don't you tag a line on how your doing with your cycle on the end of an E mail this might give them an opening to talk to you, if nothing else it shows you don't mind talking about it.

Not sure if that helped at all but your not alone, Just so lucky we all have each other...

big hugs Aunty

[PMApsy]

LOL whoa Becky (Welsh) I definitely missed that one! Imagining me wearing nothing but a smile, huh? Well here's a mental image:

Yes, I was in the nude, yes, my sweet husband was standing there all wet and smelling good in all the splendidness of his nakedness with a very amused smile and a twinkle in his eye as I sang and danced... wearing my shower cap very proudly and a very stupid but ecstatic smile in addition!

Singing and dancing in the bathroom seems to me my specialty since I started Lupron. I've said it yesterday; bring on those fifties and that menopause; if that's what it's about, I can handle it!

*sniggers* there ya go girl! Don't complain; you ask, you got, and that's that!

and before I go, two things...

1- HEY! Why wouldn't you want me to dance in the nude? Are you assuming it's so ugly to see?

2- I'm glad your D-day is coming!! I'm sure those 19 days will pass in a heartbeat and please sweetie, be glad all you want! That ride is not just excitement, so better get all the joy and happy dances you can (I can't do them all ya know!)!

Sophie

[phxivf]

Thanks for the positive vibes being sent my way. I still don't know how many of the 11 fertilized eggs have officially become embryos. I have to tell you, your responses made me feel so much better. I thought 11 was not a good number, but it sounds like I was wrong. I feel like I am being a total pain in the butt, calling my REs office, but I don't feel like I am getting enough info. Without sounding like a brat, for the amount of moola that has been forked over, I expect a little TLC, you know! They told me today that I will find out Saturday or Sunday if they will do the ET on Sunday...nothing like waiting to the last minute. My husband started giving me the progesterone shots and oh my goodness, they hurt. The Lupron and Follisten did not bother me, but this is killer. I haven't told any family members about this, but I am so tempted to tell my mother-in-law....she has been a nurse forever and I am sure could make these shots a lot easier. I actuall went to work today...my EC was Wednesday, but I thought if I did not at least make an appearance, my VP would have a heart attack. Anyway, thank you for everything.

Sophie and PMApsy: My husbnd and I have chosen to keep this quiet from most people, including family. But, I had to confide in someone and I found one friend, who I knew would be there for me and I just told her what was going on and basically asked her to be my buddy throughout the process. She is a nurse and had some trouble getting prego, but did not go through fertility. Maybe it would help just to flat out ask someone to support you through this. I think so many people are uncomfortable with the topic and they don't want to upset you that they ignore it all together. This group is very wonderful, I have gained so much from their support.

Druiett: Welcome to the family. I am a newby myself, but I can tell you I have been very blessed finding this group. I have been feeling totally lost in this process and it is so nice to have real people who understand the ups and downs, the frustrations and excitement, and everything inbetween. There are a lot of people, but you will learn so much.

Charlie78: Thanks for your note....I am waiting to find out how many actually turn into embryos. If there is/are one to two embies that the ER doesn't think will make it through the freeze, they will do the ET on Sunday. I am going nuts waiting. Thank you for asking.

Denise: You will have to tell me how you are feeling. They captured 22 eggs from me and I was totally worthless for two days! Thank goodness that I was asleep the entire time. Are you really swollen? I am pretty big still, but it could be because I am "hyperstimming," my estrogen level is through the roof.

Thank you all for being there!

PhxIVF

PMApsy

[meg12]

Okay you guys, I'm freaking out here.

As some of you know, I have been waiting for AF for some time now so I can start an FET. We did our first IVF attempt in November and it was BFN. I'm about 10 days late from my normal AF time. So, I took an HPT a few minutes ago and it was freaking positive. Like bright pink line right away.

Could this be true?????? I haven't been on any hormones or anything since November/early December. I'm shaking. We've been having unprotected sex for almost 5 years and nothing. Help! What do you think?

[sassynlv]

meg: about had a seizure when i read this on the other thread... and i responded there... all i have to say now is... WAAAAAA!!!!*she runs aimlessly, arms and hair flying*. I mean, maybe i am missing something... but why else would it be pos? No hcg or nothin for months. aaaaawww girl, everything crossed (and yes, i mean everything ) for you. I know you are trying not to get too excited (as i would do in your place), but oooo, i am going to be going crazy (yep, it will be a valium night ) until i hear a confirmation from you. Totally have chills right now!

[My2LnT]

Yeah woo hoo Meg!!!!!! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!!

[AuntyPebbles]

Woohoo meg Guess what...your pregnant...i know it must be a shocker but this isnt the first time ive seen this post IVf cycle i dont know what it is maybe IVF is that nudge your body needed to give it kick into action im so thrilled for you
my very good friend Jackie had the exact same thing shes ooo 23 weeks along now so wishing you and your dear hubby a wonderful smooth 9 months...way to go ...big hugs

love Aunty

[AuntyPebbles]

Congratulations BFP
(Becky cyber GM)
Jaby...BFP
Beta ??? ?Dp5dt...
3rd January .....First US???
Becleo...BFP
Beta 141 ?Dp?dt...
26th December .....2nd Beta 194
11th January .........1 Perfect beanie
lisag999...BFP
Beta ??? ?Dp?dt...
17th January .........TWINS!!!
amcsmith...BFP
Beta 134...
15th January ......2nd Beta 496
29th January......First US
Meg12...BFP
19th Jan HPT +ive...
??th January ......Blood test

TESTING TODAY

TWW
AMD...Test25th1 perfect embie snuggling in
My2LnT...Test25th2 Perfect embies snuggling in
Raintree...Test26th2 perfect embies snuggling in
TansRN...Test26th1 perfect embie snuggling in
druiett...Test29th3 Perfect Embies Snuggling in
Vickie...Test30th2 Perfect Embies snuggling in
Jodic...Test???? Perfect Embies snuggling in
phxivf...Test??Transfer Today
SilvaCharm...Test??6 Perfect Embies
WISCONSINGAL...Test??Egg Collection Today

STIMMING
GROW FOLLIES GROW
nouna...IVF...20th January.......Start Egg Food(24th follie count)
Ems1971...IVF...19th January...Follie Count(EC 22nd,ET 24th)
Macca...IVF...20th January.......Follie Count(17 Follies so far)
Fed...IVF...20th January...Follie Count(??EC)
charlie78...IVF...22nd January... Follie Count(24/26)
Tony...IVF...22/23rd January... EC...PDG
PMApsy...IVF...24th January...Follie Count?
Emma27...FET...30th January.......Scan(3/4th FET)
FionaA...IVF...??th January...Follie Count(?? EC)
kislany...IVF...??th January...Follie Count
cookholmes...IVF...??th January.......Follie Count(EC 22nd? jan)

"Ovarian Vacation"
Ange...IVF...21st January...... (D/R)Start Stimming?
ArizonaKiwi...IVF...23rd January...... (D/R) Start Stimming (5th feb follie count)
Aunty...IVF...24th January......(D/R) Suppression Check (25thStart Stimms)
beachbaby...FET...24th January......(D/R)Surpression Check
SSalgado...IVF...24th January..... (D/R)Surpression Check (25th start Stimms)
Hopeful-in-LV...FET...25th January..... (D/R) Transfer
CINNY1...IVF...25th January..... (D/R) Surpression Check(26th start stimms)
sassynlv...FET...25th January... (BC) Transfer
mominwaiting...IVF...27th January......(D/R)Start Stimming
Lara312...FET...29th January......(D/R)Baseline
Haylie...FET...29th January......(D/R)scan
Angie65...IVF...31st January......(on BC)Start synarel(14th feb Baseline)

COUNT DOWN
BigWhiteHapyDog...IVF...20th January....... start BC dep on AF (Baseline 2nd Feb)
Shantala...IVF...30th January....... Consult (Praying for Down reg to start 2nd Feb)
Becky...IVF...7th February.......Follow up with new clinic
Jemima...IVF...20th February.......start BC

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AS YOU MOVE FORWARD
Dory so sorry wishing you well in the future
Gbnut in our thoughts and prayers
Tex in our thoughts and prayers
TCBalgord in our thoughts and prayers
Sokru8 in our thoughts and prayers
Jordan sadly lost im so sorry in our thoughts and prayers

Prayers for a baby belly for you
Nimble cycle Jan/Feb
Souris cycle Jan/Feb
Mom20 cycle march/april
Shantala cycle march/april
BabyBlue cycle march/april
HelloKitty cycle 2007
Charity cycle 2007/2008
JackieG cycle ??

Not sure if your still in Cycle?
Shawn,Julie2039,Saxony,MrsM,Lori,Paula,SamB,Sully,Michela,mcmillac,Sanny

Birthday Count Down
Aunty..8th February,Nimble.....7thMarch,Shantala.....9thMarch,Angie.....20th March,Becleo.....3rd April

[cookholmes]

PMApsy, LOL I cracked up laughing… Shampoo, well that is a way to emotionally scar them! Hehehe.
I am sorry to hear about the insensitivity, I am learning that not everyone knows how to deal with infertility. I had one (ex) friend who asked me if the cause of all my infertility problems was an untreated STD, the nerve!!! She thought she was being helpful, but I am happily married and no, STDs were not the issue. I have a tubal/ uterine birth defect. One thing that has helped me through this whole process is just realizing that I am truly seeing who my friends are and who I should really try to develop friendships with. There are people who have shown up and been godsends and there are a couple whom I no longer speak to.

Welshgirl38, my how time flies!!! That is great 

Phxivf, I will definitely keep you updated. I think any excuse to be in bed resting works for me I am pretty bloated in my abdomen but strangely enough I am loosing weight, so my tight close are a little loose around the hips, but ouch around my tummy! I pretended to be cute today and wear my sexy tight jeans and boy, I could not wait to get home and change into my frumpy baggy pjs.

Meg12, I hope that it is a BFP, you are in my prayers!