March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Turtle0619- I am on Long Island, originally from the city. No info about the needles, good luck!

Claud622- OMG, what crazy news!!!!!!!! You are PUPO! Congrats!!!!!!! BTW, I have to add Egg-plant to the list now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

Angelaezra- I am so sorry, but it’s nice that you are here and trying again.

Babyluv- congrats on being PUPO, hopefully time will fly for you!
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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Hi ladies!!

claudia-I am SO excited for you :lol: :lol: Officially PUPO after all the craziness is a great place to be! Take it easy and let those embies snuggle in tight!

Franny-The baby-in-the-box means the fun is beginning. I bet you are super ready to get going, the waiting always tortures me.

babyluv-welcome to the PUPO side. How are you feeling?

Libby-the fert. reports sound great. I'll just put in my order now to move up Saturday now!!

Angela and Franca-welcome! you will get so much support here-these ladies are the best.

Marci-Is it still crazy world at work? Did you find out about the extra meds?

heeks & chris/miner-How's it going for you? I am trying to stay positive and not read into everything but it is so hard not to think about it 24/7. I have been so run down, tired, and blah this week. Are you going to POAS? I go back and forth on it-I think it would help me so I don't have a total meltdown at the RE office but I'm such an emotional person that I probably would anyhow :roll: I'll see if I can hold out at least until Sunday (beta is Monday). Wouldn't it be nice to have an immediate sign-maybe one of the little red things that pop out when a turkey is fully cooked? :D

I am thinking of you all and send you best wishes!
Keep the faith!
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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Ladies, thank you so very much for the warm welcome! You guys have already made me feel so much better!!! I look forward to joining everyone on this journey to motherhood! I am praying for a BFP :D

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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Hi

Another day and im still feeling depressed, aches and pains all over my body flu like symptoms. Is this stress? i can't stop crying and these hot flushes are horrible. I'm really scared :cry:
anyone here who can advice me how to chill out? :?

i'm desperate now :(

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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Hi Franca - I'm sure lots of the ladies would recommend acupuncture (I haven't done it yet, but everyone seems to recommend it). Plus, it's supposed to help with fertility (assuming you go to someone who specializes in that). Otherwise, I would just go to a regular doctor and tell them about your symptoms. It could really be the flu! Also, try concentrating on your breathing. Deep breaths...slowly... :)
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No its definitly not the flu, was just told that its stress. Thanks il look into acupunture woot more needles :wink:

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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Claudia Glad you were able to get some rest yesterday after the transfer. Try to take it easy at work today! I think your pun with the eggplant was really cute. Maybe I'll have that instead fo chinese after my ET. :wink:

angelaezra I wanted to welcome you to the board and say how worry I am for your loss. :( Although it must have been very hard I am glad you are willing to try again. My prayers are with you and your DH.

babyluv YAY for being PUPO! I'm keeping my fingers corssed your other embies make it to freeze.

Chris/tohavefun YAY for stopping BCP! :D I'm doing a hurry AF wiggle dance so you can start your stims soon.

Libby Its great to hear your little embies are doing so well. I'm sure they will be fine till Saturday. Grow embies Grow!!! Hurry Saturday Hurry!!!

Sara/rayofsunshine Hang in there a little longer Monday is almost here. I know the temptation to POAS. I did with my 2 failed IUIs before my 2w were up. Just make a bunch of plans for the weekend (out to movies/dinner, picnic at the park, gamenight with friends, etc) and Monday will be here before you know it.

Franca I'm sorry you are so stressed and depressed! :( A lot of it may be the hormones we are taking. Try to feel better because you are on your way to having a BFP and a beautiful baby!

AFM - My AF arrived lastnight but it is much lighter then normal. Could this be from the Lupron? I have my SnS tomorrow and afterwards they will teach me how to administer my stim drugs. I will post tomorrow and let you know how everything went. Love and warm wishes to everyone ~TERESA
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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Hi everyone!

Claudia: I totally forgot that Han Solo was frozen in one of the movies. I haven't seen the original Star Wars films since I was a kid---which was a long, LONG time ago!! I was just trying to think of more characters, since Darth and Luke were already taken!! Too funny!! How are you feeling, my PUPO friend? I hope you get some pampering in this weekend!

Angela: I am so sorry to hear about loss last year--I can't imagine how difficult that must have been for you and your DH. I'm so impressed that you're moving forward and trying again---you have such strength and fortitude!

babyluv: Congrats on being PUPO!!! I'm glad that your friends are there to help you this week. How long will they be with you? I also found it hard to "take it easy" after my last transfer because of my DS. He's only 15 months, so I inevitably had to pick him up. But...everyone on the last thread (when I cycled in Jan) assured me that women who get pregnant naturally lift their kids all the time. There's definitely some comfort in that!

Franca: Are you on stims already? If so, I get really emotional too. It's hard not to be with all those hormones pumping through you. If you're not on stims yet, it's also understandable that you'd be emotional. The anticipation, and fear, and worry, and hope, that comes with each new cycle can be overwhelming. This is such a a difficult process at times, so please know we're here for you!!

to_have_fun: So the fun begins on Friday? What's wacky about your protocol---more drugs, different drugs, longer/shorter stim time, or all of the above? I'm thinking of you!

Libby: YAYYYY for being PUPO this weekend (I just KNOW that something won't go wrong and you won't have your transfer today!). How are you feeling? Oh, and I agree. The thicker my lining the better (I think!). Thanks for dancing a few more days for me! :wink:

Sara: OMG, I had no idea that your Beta is so soon!! Sooooo nerve-wracking (but in a good way since it'll be a BFP!!).

Franny: If my lining appt goes well on Saturday, then I'll add progesterone shots (daily) and my transfer will be on the 18th. If it doesn't go well, I guess my FET will be post-poned? So glad that you have your meds (and cable :lol: )! When does you cycle begin again? Oh, and I have NO idea what those 22 1.5 gauge syringes are for. They sound scary!! :shock:

hopeforbabies: Thanks for your advice on the cloudy Estrogen shot (and for sending along thick-lining vibes!). I actually called the pharmacy again this morning and told them I didn't want to take any chances. I'm picking up a new bottle this afternoon. Hmmmm.....I thinking I'm overly paranoid. :oops: Oh well---better safe than sorry! Let us know how your SnS goes tomorrow!
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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Libby -sending lots of vibes that your embies are strong and healthy on Sat.

Franca - Thinking about IVF and being in a cycle can be stressful. Can you and DH take some time off for a relaxing weekend or find something to do to relieve some of the stress. I have done acupuncture and like that a lot. I think it helped a lot with the stress of my last 2 cycles. Kind of bummed because I am not doing it this cycle.

This is what is wacky about my protocol.
I started lupron March 5th with 10u
Stop BCPs March 9th and drop lupron to 5u.
Stop lupron on March 12th and then start ganirelix on March 13th. For those that have not used ganirelix, it does the same thing as lupron just in a different ways. I have never used ganirelix and lupron in the same cycle before nor have I heard of anyone else doing this. Usually ganirelix is reserved for the an antagonist cycle which for once I am not doing.
Now I am waiting on AF but I wont start stims till Mar 22nd. To me this is a really long time in between having AF and starting stims. I am trying not to question everything and drive myself crazy. I also have to do estrogen IM shots every tues and Fri starting next week. Trying to keep track of all that plus taking dex, prenatal vitamin, fortament and all the other 100 vitamins I am on is kind of a nightmare. I had to get one of those pill dispensers to try and keep track of all the drugs/vitamins.

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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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to have fun - I've never heard of doing lupron and ganirelix together either, but hopefully shaking it up will be what works. I did the antagonist protocol the last two times, great # of eggs, poor embryos in the end. Praying the lupron will do the trick for me this time.

rik - my friends left this morning, but not before cleaning up, washing their sheets and towels, etc. The kids are with my BF right now until DH gets home. I am seriously so, so blessed with awesome people!

theresa - good luck getting started on stims!!!

AFM - just laying around with my laptop getting some work done. I volunteer at my church doing graphic design and it's been a very busy couple of weeks. So thankful DH has this awesome Mac I can work on! It doesn't get hot like our old laptop. With the house being so quiet and no cleaning allowed, this is the perfect day to get stuff done (like setting up a website which I have never done). I don't being on the progesterone because I ALREADY have some pg symptoms (sore bbs, cramping, etc), when it's too early implantation to even occur! Grrr...at least I know not to read into them this time around (though I'm sure I still will come next week). But if the vagi-pops help, then so be it. Other than that, I'm feeling great. I went into this IVF really doubting it would work, but now I am starting to have a little hope. Praying for "the twins" :) Not really HOPING for twins, but I would be over the moon with one or two!
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Bei - cancelled....trying again ????
Angelaezra Welcome back....lots of clapping...lupron 3/11...stim 3/19...ER 3/31....ET 4/5 This gal has a PLAN !!!!

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rlk1 FET on 3/18 on Estrogen shots OUCH use only clear solution
samgarkay - FET in late april
Neffi211 - FET in april
TammyS FET 4/5 Welcome !!! Anyone seen Tammy lately ????
Lauren1171 FET 4/11 to 4/18

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Zozo - which way did she go ????
Miyaya - come back miyaya...where are you ??
latrell22 - Must be out looking for AF......

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Dodo928 - On BCP 2/26 till :?:
Misocial - BCP till 3/15, stims 3/19 ER and ET 3/31 Has cold/allergies/asthma and works too hard
Turtle0619 - on BCP till 3/20 Got baby in a box 3/10 (pay the electric so the fridge works) !!
Rlks - Basaline 3/2, ET 3/18 Are these dates still correct
Drboost - SnS 3/12 waiting for stims. Almost time..count needles, alcohol pads, watch videos....
Franca Welcome.... S on 3/17 n S on 3/18 Needs lots of PMA sent here way...

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Kaybei - update needed
Tameka94 - stims? ER and ET week of 3/15
Hopeforbabies - SnS & stims 3/12, ER is around 3/22
to have fun 08 stims 3/23 ER/ET ? Do you have dates yet??? Do tell.... the group leans in closer....???

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Supergenius - Crossing everything for ET 3/13 embies waiting to return to mommy.
VictoriainAZ - on stims start 2/27 ER/ET ??? Where is Victotia ????



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Miner_79 - FET 3/5 when is Beta #1 ???
Rayofsunsine - ET 3/8 , This is the one...( or two) !!! When is Beta #1
heekinje - ET 3/7 Are you back from buying sticks.... When is beta #1 We miss you..
claud662 FET 3/10 2 embies returning to mommy !!!!! Beta #1 3/20 Who needs Chinese when you have EGG PLANT !!
babyluv - ET 3/10 twin baby dust coming to you Beta #1 3/24
Sessford beta #1 3/15

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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Hello Marci,

Thank you for the warm welcome!

Here are my dates:

-Finish BCP on Sat., March 13th
-Start Lupron tonight Thurs, March 11th
-Start stimming on Fri., March 19th
-ER Wed., March 31st
-ET Monday, April 5th (Blast)
-Pregnancy test Friday, April 16th

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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Hi Everyone!!!

This progesterone is kicking my ass!!! I am taking Promtrium 3x daily, two vaginal suppositories, and PIO!!!! OYYYY!!!! I want to take a nap about an hour after the prometrium kicks in!! I am skipping the afternoon one and going to take 2 before sleep otherwise I wouldn't be able to accomplish anything!!! I'm still in shock that I'm PUPO after all the drama the past few weeks!!!! My DH made my RE schedule bloodwork every other day because my history shows that about 10 days after ovulation I spot and my hormone levels drop drastically. We want to monitor them to make sure everything looks good so I have a lot of morning visits next week!! This Saturday I'm going to drive to Saratoga Springs and meet up with my 3 college roomates from college!! I'm excited but nervous to do the PIO shot by myself!! the needle freaks me out!!!! any suggestions???
Claudia(31) thin lining and low progesterone
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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Claudia WOW !!!!! What a ride you have been on...... RELAX......nap !!!! nap again !!!! You deserve it. I am very happy for you. Take it easy, remember you are PUPO. Be a princess !!! maybe one of your friends could give your shot?

I updated you !!

AFM I have learned twice today not to type anything but short posts because twice I have had personal and AFM typed, had to drop it down on my computer ( to do real work) and lost it so my personals will continue to suck. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :evil:

Allergies, adult asthma ( i did not know I had) sinus, boil/bite, pulled shoulder in yoga (??? who knew ???? yoga ???) Oh yes and my very personal favorite: bleeding to death. Seriously these have to be the cheapest BCPs on the market I am still bleeding, even heavier than my regular AF. So what exactly I am supposed to have left when I stop them on th 15th I dont know. It is seriously "wake you up in the middle of the night twice", heavy. I am calling my RE tomorrow. I am needing a little reasurrance that we are still okay and on track.
My best wishes to all,
Marci
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Re: March/April 2010 Cycle Group

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Hello,

Well I am officially going crazy. The mild cramping is still here with a little bit of lower back pains and it is all I can think about. :x I am really trying to stop but I am just so anxious. I am not looking for symptoms and I try to keep blaming it on the Progestrone Oil and Suppositories but I always think of implantation cramping and have to wonder. :? This is going to be really hard to wait until Sunday but I will not POAS. I hate those things and they seem to hate me. Never had a positive one. :cry:
Anyway, I just need to vent. I know that Sunday will be here before you know it. Sorry I can't do personals right know, I am at work and am afraid someone will walk up behind me. Don't need that. Take care!

XOXO, Chris :mrgreen:
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