Fall 2010 Cycle Group

[Karian]

Sonya: That must have been the most amazing sound ever!.... Congratulations to you and your hubby.

Rio: I hope you start feeling better soon. My Doctor also recommended to drink V8 and coconut water which are not as sweet as the gatorade. You should go see the doctor and make sure everything is under control.

TammyS: I hope everything gets better soon! The great thing about this group is that you don't have to rethink what you want to write. We are all here to cheer each other up and also to listen to our not so happy stories.

Annashope: I'm so sorry!. (((HUGS)))

Baby_blu: I'm so happy your "pinto beans" are doing great!

Leorira11: So sorry AF has been so hard on you this time.

Amanda( klinger): TWINS!!!.. you must be sooo excited!.. I'm so happy for you!!!... CONGRATS!!!

Margi26: Welcome to crazytown!

Karin1: Good luck tomorrow on you ET.

Ladybug: What an incredible thing your are doing for that couple!. I wish you the best in the world...you are an angel.

AFM: It's been three days since my ET, so i'm officially in CrazyTown! I'm already thinking when can I POAS????.... I had a 5dt this past monday. Yesterday I learned that none of our eggs was good enough to be frozen. It really made me very sad and worried about the two I had transfered. I've been feeling some minor cramping, but nothing much.

I love the pictures!!!... I will be adding mine shortly!...

Wishing everyone lots of baby dust!

[DandMe]

Thanks so much everyone! We are so happy but I don't think it's really sunk in yet! We're still walking around talking in "ifs" - like "if both have heartbeats" or "if it really ends up being twins" LOL. I guess it's happiness mixed with not wanting to get too attached to the idea of 2 until we see a pair of beating hearts. But I tell you, DH & I have stopped to stare at that picture hanging up in the kitchen a few dozen times already today. It's love at first sight!

I AM SO FREAKIN' HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!

[DandMe]

Wow... lots happening!

Again.... Amanda... how awesome that you have twins! I can't wait to see the next ultrasound pics with the beautiful heartbeats.

Ladybugg; I'm glad you decided to jump in... of course you are welcome here and I'm sure I'm not the only one who finds your situation both very fascinating and honourable. I guess you would be taking the meds and ultrasounds as if preparing for a FET? That's a long drive - if they decide to do the transfer at three days will that totally mess things up for your trip? I agree it's worth the time in the car, but don't envy you the trip with four of your own!! LOL Please keep us updated.

Rio: I'm worried about your OHSS... I'm sure your clinic knows best... but it wouldn't hurt to get checked out.... if it gets too bad you will be in even worse shape, and I'm not an expert on OHSS but that sounds like a LOT of fluid to gain that much weight. Big huge hugs.

I am truly enjoying all the beautiful photos of everyone. It makes it a lot easier to remember everyone when you have a face to put with the nickname!

Karian; You can POAS anytime you want! LOL Just don't expect a line until 10-12dpo... and don't get upset if you don't get one until 13-14 dpo! You are now at 8dpo, you can test if you want to make sure your trigger is long gone. At least it will ease the urge of having to pee on something.

Lou; Sorry about AF. It sucks no matter when and where. I hope you guys have great luck with the testing and DH's medical care. Please keep us updated - how's the furbaby doing???

Amanda.. (again) DH's reaction is so cute!! I hate to ask, but is this his first BFP? He sounds like he was soooo nervous! Happy, happy, happy days for you two.

Baby_blu: Thank gawd the bleeding has eased!!! No amount of reassurance in the world can make the anxiety of that go totally away as much as the bleeding just damn well stopping. I'm looking forward to your ultrasound and the relief that you'll enjoy when you see everything is just perfect.

Of course I've missed tons of people... You know I'm following and am right there with you.

AFM: well yesterday was more than surreal. DH and I sat in the hospital parking lot, kind of enjoying the final few moments of everything possibly being okay. We would have our answers within the hour and I think we both might have just rather had the good 'maybe' go on for a lot longer... however, knowing the truth does not change the truth, does it?

So we went into the hospital, and after I changed we sat again... not knowing how our lives would be changed. We made small talk with those around us to pass the time. The tech was young, new and thankfully merciful enough to let David into the room from the very beginning. From what they said they normally do not let anyone else in the room during the actual exam. She went about her business of measuring and finally, quietly, gently, said "there is a heartbeat". David and I were actually quite calm, the emotions ran very deep between us and we just quietly held hands, looking into each other's eyes... unable to believe that we were not mourning, once again. After she turned the screen, she pointed out the flicker, and described the different areas within the gestational sac. Our baby measured 11mm - two days bigger than he should have.. and with a strong 139bpm heartbeat, I was pretty much in a state of disbelief at how well things went. When we got back to the truck... David said he had to get the renos finished on the house. LOL Why is it that men think about space when we think about babies?

[karin1]

Sonya.......you truly are gifted. The words of the events of the u/s were absolutely beautiful. I felt every word as if it were happening to me. You have touched so many and I am grateful to share in this journey with you and all of the wonderful ladies on this board. God bless you.

[klinger13]

ladybugg - Welcome to our group! I think it's a wonderful thing you are doing for that couple (and the couples you donated eggs to!) I certainly don't envy that car ride you have in front you. We'll be wishing you good luck with the transfer on Tuesday!! And so funny that IM is a POAS pusher!

rio - I agree with everyone else - please go see a doctor. I'm worried about you with all that fluid weight gain and you not having much output. Best to get that checked out - whether it's your OB, RE, ER - whoever!

karin - Good luck today with ET!! I can't wait to hear how it goes and I'm so excited that by later today you're going to be PUPO!!

kelly - How'd the first Lupron injections go?

Tiff - Good luck with your hysteroscopy today!!

Sonya - I loved your u/s story, so sweet! My DH has no kids of his own but this is our 4th BFP together in the last 15 months. First one was a chemical so it was there and gone within 3 days. The second one we were more cautious about our excitement, but never made it to a "good" u/s since it was ectopic. The third one was suspect from the start with bleeding and wacky numbers so we knew not to get too excited and sure enough, u/s showed it was another ectopic. So this is the first time we've had beautiful numbers continue for two weeks and the first time we've gone in together for an u/s and actually saw a sac, or in this case sacs, where they're supposed to be. While we know we still have to cross that heartbeat hurdle, this is the best outcome we've had so far so I think it's really sinking in that we may finally have a baby or two at the end of this.

krys, anna, karian, stephanie - Love the pics! Everyone looks so great, I'm just so glad everyone's putting their pics in their signatures!


-hopefullintime (Dee) – Sept/Oct
-yingz - FET Sept
-Sher – FET Sept/Oct
-kbillsy – Sept/Oct
-anacris (Nov)
-Wondercat – in our thoughts
-babidreamz – starting IVM early Oct
-amanda1979 – Waiting until January
-ttg1219 (Tiff) – hysteroscopy 11.19, start Lupron 11.21
-Krys – started estrogen 11.11, lining check 11.23, FET 11.25
-leorira11 (Leora) – started estrogen 11.16, FET hopefully within the next 3 weeks


-x0Heather0x - FET


-jenna81078 – BCPs, baseline 11.8
-taxcplforivf (Ginger) – BCPs, waiting for calendar
-lauren1171 – stop BCP 11.14, start stims 11.20, ER approx 12.3
-ChelleDe (Michelle) – start BCP 10.25, start meds approx 11.22 if SnS good


-rypell1985 (Ryann) – start Lupron 10.11, lining check 11.29, FET 12.3
-zen_scrapper – start Lupron 11.10, approx ER 12.7
-BakersBaby (Kelly) – start BCPs 11.1, start Lupron 11.18, start stims approx 12/1-12/3


-TammyS – start Lupron 11.18, start stims 11.19


-karin1 – BCP, start Lupron 10.19, ED starts stims 11.1, ER for ED 11.14 w/ ET 11.19
-ladybugg1999 – Gest Surrogate – ER for ED 11.18, ET 11.23


-riogirl71 – start stims 10.27, ER 11.6 w/ ET 11.9, Beta 11.22
-jennieswa – started estrogen patches 10.26, SnS 11.6, FET 11.11, Beta 11.22
-karenthescorpio – start Lupron 10.17, start stims 10.28, ER 11.9 w/ ET 11.15, Beta 11.23
-Karian – start stims 10.30, ER approx 11.8, ER 11.10 w/ ET 11.15
-moorebaby (Ester) – start Lupron 10.22, start stims 11.2, ER 11.13 w/ ET 11.16, Beta 11.27
-Cheri76 – start stims 11.2, ER 11.13 w/ ET 11.15, Beta 11.30
-margi26 – IUI start stims 11.9, IUI 11.18


-hopeforbabies (Teresa) – ER 9.7, ET 9.10, Beta 9.22 = 276, 9.24 = 534, u/s 10.1 – Twins, Next u/s 10.11 – Singleton
-Tess69 – FET 9.22, Beta 10.1 = 150, 10.6=1066, 10.13 = 15000, u/s 10.26 - Singleton
-macfamily – ER 10.5 w/ ET 10.8, Beta 10.19 = 143, 10.21 = 393, u/s 11.2
-FrecklesDC (Kaylie) – ER 10.12, ET 10.15, Beta 10.26 = 123, 10.28 = 256, u/s 11.4 – Singleton, u/s 11.11 – saw HB
-baby_blu73 (Stephanie) – ER 10.13, ET 10.17, Beta 10.26 = 273, 10.28 = 660, u/s 11.4 – Twins, next u/s 11.22
-DandMe (Sonya) – ER 10.12 w/ ET 10.17, Beta 10.26 = 137.8, 10.28 = 351, 11.2 = 2826, 11.4 = 6060, 11.8 = 19840, u/s 11.17 - Singleton
-Cassmaster – ER 10.14 w/ ET 10.19, Beta 10.28 = 32, 10.30 = 78, 11.1 = 248, 11.4 = 2120, 11.6 = 5498, u/s 11.12 – Singleton
-klinger13 (Amanda) – ER 10.21 w/ ET 10.24, Beta 11.4 = 266, 11.8 = 1126, 11.11 = 3066, 11.15 = 11603, u/s 11.18 – Twins, next u/s 11.24
-amesy – ET 10.22, BFP 11.5, b/w & u/s 11.25
-crystal335 – start stims 10.16, ER 10.28 w/ ET 11.2, Beta 11.11 = 355, Beta 11.13 = 926, u/s 11.29

on your journey
-DCRunningMama
-Tiger04
-dvcantu7378 (Victoria)
-turtle0619 (Franny)
-chilipepperrose46
-lauren319
-lou71
-BLang4d (Brandy)
-starwishes
-Anniegirl
-Meinemo
-NancyB
-eyes230
-Osi
-Lauren
-kynlee
-annashope

Waiting for an update
-dawgs1257 – ER 9.3 w/ ET 9.6, Beta 9.20 - ??
-jla018 – stimming away - ??
-shahney (Alicia) – started stims 9.16 - ??
-coop2010 – start Lupron 9.17, Follistim 10.1, ER approx 10.9, ET approx 10.14 - ??
-carebear77 (Carrie) – ER 10.11, ET ??
-andrea4 – ER 10.10 w/ ET 10.13, Beta TBD ??
-LisaB75 – start Lupron 10.6, start stims 10.23??

[kynlee]

Margi- Congrats pupo

Klinger- That is awesome, congrats on the two heartbeats...

Riogirl- I keep hearing about dhea, but dont know what it is all about???? Can you let me know... As for ohss, I was in so much pain, but my DR was watching me closely cause you can end up in the hosiptal if it gets severe... I gained ten lbs within like 5-6 days, it was scary... My Dr gave me a note for work, so I didnt go in for a week and thank god cause people would have thought I was pregnant.... My Dr monitored the fluid and my weight 3 days a week and if I got worse in between I would call ... All I did was drink lots of gatorade, it went away withing 3 weeks for the most part... If your Dr cant take you in maybe you should go to a walk in clinic, Someone should really take a look at you before it gets worse, I am not trying to make you nervous, but you will feel much better getting a DR opinion and then you will be able to relax more... Its very uncomfortable, I couldnt even sleep well...Did they give you a tray to measure how much pee output? Ill be praying that it goes away soon...

Tammy, i painted my parlor ceilings, and one of the parlor walls that my DH fixed... We are getting our new couch Saturday so I wanted the parlor to be complete before we got new furniture... I have a few days off and since DH has to work it is keeping me busy... Today I am going shopping

Ladybugg1999- Welcome... that is so awesome that you are helping this couple out, truely amazing...

[klinger13]

Klinger- That is awesome, congrats on the two heartbeats...

Hi Kynlee - thanks! So far we've seen 2 sacs w/ yolk sacs but no heartbeats yet. Hopefully we'll see them on Wednesday night at our next u/s. I just noticed too that you're in Providence. Before DH got this Army mission in NJ, we lived in North Providence and we miss RI so much! My in-laws & our friends are all in RI so we'll eventually return there when this mission is over.

[kynlee]

Klinger- Sorry I meant two sacs, I guess I was typing and thinking past it... I live minutes from N providence, I love RI, I been here my whole life... Where is your family from? RI too?

[klinger13]

Klinger- Sorry I meant two sacs, I guess I was typing and thinking past it... I live minutes from N providence, I love RI, I been here my whole life... Where is your family from? RI too?

My family is from upstate NY, about an hour west of Albany. But even my family can't wait until we move back to RI because they loved visiting us there. We took them to the Cliffwalk in Newport and Waterfire a couple of times and they still talk about it - we seriously miss RI!

[Lauren]

Hello Ladies..

WOW I went to work for one night and theres so much to catch up on!

I sppoke to the NP at my RE office. She called me today with a followup as to what happened at the IVF meeting. Apparently since I had only gotten 7 eggs is bc after all that mashing on my left ovary apparently they never got to the 6 eggs on that side...she also said they apologize for misleading me with wrong info. she said the doctors feel that since there is no "real" way to know they are bad quality eggs...they cant say that and then they are NOT gonna be negative. She says that her response to them was well these are intelligent people who deserve to know whats going on ..good or bad. She says they dont like to tell you its "poor" quality bc that doesnt mean its not gonna stick! As far as my protocol she said out in research there is another hormonre test called....anti-malarian hormone. Apparently its put off from the egg and is a factor when it comes to "poor" quality. She said they would keep me on the estrogen priming protocol and start me once again at 450 follistim and now 225 menopur...apparently thats a god combo? She said I can meet with the RE (my favorite one) on Dec. 6 and he can discuss my lab result and also there plan....and whats going on with me! She said one of my FSH tests was high at some point even though it was 3.1 last time so they cant ignore that. What do you girls think??

Personals later I promise

[riogirl71]

Sorry for being selfish right now and do personals later but I went to my OB because some awesome girls here pushed me to get checked out. My beta wasn't until Monday but my OB ordered a beta today stat! So I find out today! Please send me your prayers of a healthy beta! He saw tons of fluid in my stomach but ovaries were normal size with cysts. I still feel like crap but hoping it is for a wonderful cause!!!

[margi26]

Rio: So glad you went to OB (I hope my PM wasn't too pushy-better to be overly cautious I say). I am sending prayers for a good strong beta today!!!!

[gi]

Sonya i had no internet connection for 3 days so couldnt wait to log on to hear your news!!!! Big Congrats I am so thrilled for you and David, oh your last message made me tear up....damn these pregnancy hormones I know how hard it is/was for you to watch your old cycle buddies due dates come and go but this is now your time and enjoy every single moment.

gi xxxx

[karin1]

Hi Ladies! I am PUPO! We transferred 2 beautiful blast 1 3aa and 1 4aa. He said they were great quality. What do you guys think? We only have one left possibly to freeze. Please say a prayer that the little guy makes it. I'm so grateful that DH was able to be there. Because of the change, we were worried he'd be gone out of town. He was so sweet...the way he looked at the photos of the blast. I think he may have event teared up. He kept looking at them and squeezing my hand. Gosh....I love that man! My RE says he feels very confident and even said...as he was taking off his gloves.....congratulation....you are pregnant! Sounded so great! I am about to have some lunch, but will do personals later!

[klinger13]

Rio - Sooo glad you went to the OB to get your OHSS checked, phew!! Hopefully your symptoms will subside soon! And YAY for an earlier beta. Can't wait until you get the results back...I know they're going to be great!!

karin - YAY for being PUPO with 2 great looking blasts!! WOO-HOO!!! You rest up now and let that sweet DH of yours spoil you rotten...you deserve it!!