March/April 2010 Cycle Group

[hopeforbabies]

Hi everyone! I'm at work and for once pretty busy so I will have to do personals later. I just wanted to let you know that I got a call from RE and I am a go to start my stims!!!!!!!! I actually start them tomorrow. They are keeping me on the Lupron but decreasing it from 10iu to 5. Then I will be doing Repronex 75iu and Follistim 150iu on Saturday and then decrease the Follistim to 125iu on Sunday. I go back on Monday for another SnS to see how I'm responding and may have it adjusted again from there. I hope everyone is having a wonderful TGIF and I will catch up later or over the weekend. Take care!

[DrBoots]

Secaly- welcome and good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!

Supergenius- OMG, this is SO exciting!!!!! You will be PUPO tomorrow. Good Luck!!!!

Misocial- I know, I noticed that last time and was SO nervous!!! But I think this time, the extra 20 iu’s should be OK!!!!

It is so rainy here , making it WAY hard to stay on my diet because I am SO bored!!! But I am going to catch up on some bad TV myself. I am watching RHONY reunion 1 & 2.

The Dr’s office called and all is well, so I go back on Monday and begin the follistim, I can’t wait! 3 days and almost no drugs, wow, what will I do with myself?!?!?!?

[angelaezra]

Hello Ladies,

I am finally able to post a more detailed post. I hope I didn't forget anyone. If I did, please forgive me!

Chris (to_have_fun08) – I hope all is well with you. I saw you stopped your BCP this week and I can’t wait to stop them. I hate the way they make me feel and gain weight. You stated you have a wacky protocol this time around, why did they change and what is so different from previous treatments?

Claudia – I hope you and the progesterone are getting along better now. I remember when I did my frozen transfer last year, the shot and the suppositories kept me sleeping. But, I enjoyed the relaxation and rest. I hope you have fun this weekend. I had to give the PIO shot to myself when I traveled on business and I have to admit it was strange at first but I got used to it. The strange thing is that I am a RN and have given millions of shots but its different when it is you … lol.

Marci – thank you so much for keeping track of the updates. There are a lot us to keep up with on this thread!
Chris (Miner-79) – Good luck this weekend … I know how hard it is to wait through the two week window. I can’t wait to hear the news!

Franca – I hope you are feeling better. Believe me I understand your feelings. This is definitely an emotional roller coaster!
Babyluv – I think that is great that you already adopted two kids. I know that is something that my husband will definitely be interested in, in the future!

Misocial – I saw that you are a RN also. What area do you work in?

Heeks – it looks like we are neighbors. I live south of Dayton in Springboro, which is by the Dayton Mall area. BTW, I love the Christmas presents analogy … that is hilarious … lol!

Sara – That is great that you work with kids. How much longer do you have before you take your pregnancy test? I know the 2ww is a killer but you can make it through …

Franny – You and I are both waiting to get off these BCP … they make me feel awful!

Helene – Welcome to the group. I just joined myself earlier this week. I think your intentions are so very thoughtful and I want to wish you the best of luck!!

DrBoots – Sorry I haven’t followed the thread closely. What is your schedule like? You mentioned your calendar and constant changes …

Libby – good luck w/ your ET tomorrow. Please update is when you can!

Supergenius - I sounds like the embies are doing well! That is great …

Hopeforbabies – that is fantastic news about the stims … what a way to end the week!!!

Rlk1 – Thank you so much for the positive reinforcement to try IVF again. I think with the support of you guys, I can make it through!

I will talk with everyone very soon!!

Angela

[lycase]

Oh Angela, I just read your signy, oh my God you poor thing I am so sorry about what happend to you. I had a mc too but it's nothing compare to actually give birth and not having your little baby!! Do you have a blog or something I could read.

Thanks for the welcome I am happy to see I am not the only one who recently joined.

So you are doing an IVF cycle now and almost off the BCP is that right?

And everyone else I am anxious to get to know you all and cheer for you specially now those in there 2ww like me... grow embies grow!!!

Helene

[claud662]

Hi Ladies,
Just a quick post cause I'm on the blackberry but I wanted your advice...
Dh doesn't think I should go to saratoga springs tom because it is at such a crucial point in my cycle...implantation should take place on Sunday and I am going to be out all day and my roomates will probably want to go out tom night. Plus all the progesterone I'm on makes me EXHAUSTED and to drive three hours each way by myself in the rain isn't the most exciting thought! I don't want to take any chances or have any regrets about hindiring this cycle but I also don't want to stop living life!
Thoughts?

Franny-r u going to see Gordon's band? He's a creeper!!!! I also love the SPAC...saw phish there their "last tour" five summers ago!

[turtle0619]

claudia oh lord!! what a tough decision...when i first read that you were going to saratoga tomorrow i was all like "you go girl!!! keep living your life", but now i dont know. infertility can make you feel so isolated. its a horrible feeling. since i started my IVF journey back in august i think about all the times i got invited to go somewhere, and before saying yes i had to think...well am i going to be stimming then? will it be during my ER/ET? ive had to turn down vacations, trips to visit family, holidays away, concerts that a few years ago i would never think i'd miss for anything ya know? here i am still in the same place i was back when i started. its very frustrating, but i have to believe that it will all be worth it, and the time missed will be made up for a million times over. having said that i also think it would be good for you to get away, and get your mind off of things as much as you can. you've had a very stressful and hard week. if your friends are anything like mine, you will be laughing the whole weekend. it will be nice to connect to people you knew when life was "easy". do any of them know what you are going through?
i do think DH has a point about not going though...you have to listen to his opinion because he is going through this too, however if you stay at home and spend the weekend lying around not doing anything you are going to drive yourself crazy. remember if this was "normal" you would be in that car with no idea that you were already pregnant. i dont think it would hurt your chances unless you decide when you get there to start moving heavy furniture around town haha
ahhhhh i guess i'm not really helping you am i? just go with your gut....call it pupo instincts!! either way i'm sure it will be fine!
oh and yes i am going to see creepo gordon on sunday hahaha ive downloaded his tour so far and its really really good so i'm excited...and we got 10th row! close enough to get good pics, but far enough away that creeper cant get me!! hahaha
oh and btw ive been to every spac phish show since 1993!! we were in the same place together!! awwww yay! haha
i love ya, and no matter what you decide just try to keep your mind off things this weekend and have some fun!!

[Lauren1171]

Hi everyone! Nothing new with me. Just taking BCP and never at the same time....not even close lol.

Claudia - I think it's just a personal choice. Most ppl who get pregnant naturally don't know they are at 1st and are out drinking, and doing God knows what during implantation time, and their babies are born perfectly healthy. One of my nurses told me before not to do anything that if I get a BFN I will blame for the negative. So I keep that in mind each time and decide based on that. Have fun if you decide to go.


-Lauren

[angelaezra]

Claudia - I agree with the other ladies … it is up to you. But, here is my advice. I think you should listen to your DH because driving 3 hours each way in the rain can be stressful and you need to relax now.

Also, we have been through so much to get to this point so you never want to look back in regret (you or your husband) and say I wish I would have … I know you will make the best decision!

Franny – I just had that same conversation w/ my DH on Monday. I feel like my life has been put on hold so I can complete IVF. I cringe when I am asked to go somewhere because I am constantly thinking of treatments, etc. Of course, it was difficult for my DH to comprehend this but is so very true.

Helene – Thanks for the support. This is my story - After my stillbirth, I never thought I would have the courage to try again. We made it so far that I thought we were home free. My first IVF attempt resulted in a BFP. We transferred two fresh blastocyst and I ended up with twins. I had a vanishing twin at 5 ½ weeks (miscarriage of one twin) but Ashley was doing great. So I was released to my regular OB. Because of my past history, I wanted a specialist but they said no because that pregnancy was uneventful. Well, needless to say I received poor care. I called to notify my regular OB of severe cramping when I stopped progesterone at 12 wks and I was told I was fine and not to worry (they never even drew my level to see if it was low). Next, I had to go on a business trip at 15 wks and I was terrified as I have had very bad luck traveling pregnant. I also noticed some fluid leaking and I thought it was amniotic fluid. So I saw my OB once again. He told me I was fine to travel and I was probably leaking urine (without testing it)!! So I went on the trip and became very sick and had to lie down during most o f the meeting. When I came back I started having severe abdominal pain but they still didn’t do an u/s. Then, we went in for our 20 week ultrasound to find out if she was a boy or girl and they found no fetal heart beat. So I was induced at 21 weeks and I delivered her the next day. They said I suffered from placenta abruption (I think it was the lost of amniotic fluid that made the placenta separate).

But, I am so happy I got to see and hold her … I couldn’t believe how much she looked like my DH. I am so very bitter with my OB as this is not the first time they screwed up. I almost died in 2006 because I had an ectopic pregnancy and when I complained of pain daily, they ignored me. So my best advice is to listen to your body and insist of treatment or evaluation when you think something is wrong. If, (I mean when) I end up pregnant w/ this cycle, I have already consulted a high risk OB in Cincinnati to monitor me throughout my pregnancy.

[Lauren1171]

Angela - I am so sorry that happened to you. I am glad you and DH are trying again and I know it will be successful!!!

[angelaezra]

Lauren - thank you so much for the support.

Angela

[misocial]

Bei - cancelled....trying again ????
Kaybei - update needed


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


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


Dodo928 - On BCP 2/26 update needed....
Misocial - BCP till 3/15, stims 3/19 ER and ET 3/31 ordered BIAB...who needs to eat ??
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 - stims. 3/15 Almost time, what to do ?? eat, drink and be merry !!! while you can !!
Franca Welcome.... S on 3/17 n S on 3/18 Needs lots of PMA sent her way...
Angelaezra Welcome back....lots of clapping...lupron 3/11...stim 3/19...ER 3/31....ET 4/5 This gal has a PLAN !!!!


Tameka94 - stims? ER and ET week of 3/15
Hopeforbabies - stims 3/13, YEA ( is this the up part of the roller coaster) ER 3/22 ??
to have fun 08 stims 3/23 ER/ET ? Do you have dates yet??? Do tell.... the group leans in closer....???
rlk1 FET on 3/18 on Estrogen shots OUCH use only clear solution





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 When is beta #1 Is giving in to the stick on Sunday !!!
claud662 FET 3/10 Beta #1 3/20 DO NOT DISTURB....EGG PLANTING in progress.
babyluv - ET 3/10 twin baby dust coming to you Beta #1 3/24
Sessford beta #1 3/15
Secaly OMG ET 3/10 5 embies WOW.. Beta #1 3/22
VictoriainAZ - on stims start 2/27 ER/ET ??? Where is Victotia ????
Supergenius - ET 3/13 embies waiting to return to mommy. Hold on embies...

[misocial]

since we now have so many PUPO, I thought I would repost embie chart. ( for those of you wanting to POAS)

3 Day Transfer:

1dpt... Embryo is growing and developing
2dpt... Embryo is now a blastocyst
3dpt... Blastocyst hatches out of shell on this day
4dpt... Blastocyst attaches to a site on the uterine lining
5dpt... Implantation begins,as the blastocyst begins to bury in the lining
6dpt... Implantation process continues and morula buries deeper in the lining
7dpt... Morula is completely inmplanted in the lining and has placenta cells &
fetal cells
8dpt... Placenta cells begin to secret HCG in the blood
9dpt... More HCG is produced as fetus develops
10dpt... More HCG is produced as fetus develops
11dpt... HCG levels are now high enough to be immediately detected on HPT

5 Day Transfer (if your transfer is done on the 6th day please adjust according to the timeline based upon how the embryo was doing by 1-2 days {e.g. blastocyst was hatching from the shell}):

-1dpt... Embryo is growing and developing
0dpt... Embryo is now a blastocyst
1dpt... Blastocyst hatches out of shell on this day
2dpt... Blastocyst attaches to a site on the uterine lining
3dpt... Implantation begins,as the blastocyst begins to bury in the lining
4dpt... Implantation process continues and morula buries deeper in the lining
5dpt... Morula is completely inmplanted in the lining and has placenta cells &
fetal cells
6dpt... Placenta cells begin to secret HCG in the blood
7dpt... More HCG is produced as fetus develops
8dpt... More HCG is produced as fetus develops
9dpt... HCG levels are now high enough to be immediately detected on hpt

[misocial]

Resident post hound here:
Whew you ladies are keeping me busy...that okay it keeps my mind of of bleeding to death !!!
Dr said if it starts back to 1 super tampon an hour again...call. Of course that did not happen till after the office closed, and I refuse to talk to the on call dr who told me at 10pm last night "you are bleeding to heavy" yes I know thats why I called. Then I got "why didnt you call your doctor today" I explained that it started at 6pm.... he was an ass and told me I could go th ER and have them check me and my lining.....NO WAY.... Strangers...there...bleeding....week before my cycle....resident most likely....... absolutly not. It slowed about 3am. I did get baby in a box ordered, the first order anyway. Thanks to some wonderful ladies here, my first order didnt kill me.
I talked to my grandma this am who reminded me of the BCP I took when I was 16 that made me bleed heavy for 2 weeks in a row till I stopped them.....HUM..... I am going tomfinish up with the last of the old BCP from last time, maybe this will help. This one is called loestradol FE. Crappy $^&%#@#%^&** BCP is its other name.
Does anyone need AF ????? FREE ???? See how you are !!!

Angela Your story made me so mad, and very sad. Why no one ever listens to a female patient I will never understand. You are right you have to advocate for yourself, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. I am very glad you are with us. Good luck to you. BTW Marci and Misocial are the same person....except when on stims according to my MIL !!!! I am a Psych nurse in community mental health. I have been an LPN for 10 years now. 6 years in L&D and Peds, 4 in Psych.

Claudia Do what you feel like doing, only you know your bodies limitations. Dh is trying to look after you, he loves you.

hopeforbabies its almost coaster time....

Heeks Quick, theres a sale on sticks at the piggly wiggley (country for grocery store).


Off to bed, but first a lot o luck from my heart to all of yours....Marci

[Franca]

Angela..... Big hug, hope thats ok to do xxxx

Thankyou all for your support, since being here and reading your storys it really has helped me alot!!!!!

I spoke to my doctor and hes going to refer me to the acupunture clinic.

xxxxxxxxxxxx

[lycase]

Claudia, I would say the change of mind would be a good thing. But if you say it's going to rain all the time you drive and you are alone not sure then... I know I don't mind the drive if its nice. Sorry you are so unsure of course. Whatever your decision I am sure it will be the best and it's still going to work. So when are you testing again or your BETA is?

Angela, I am sorry you had to tell your story again. I am so sorry about all the misery you had to go through when you knew something was wrong... doctors like these should loose their licence. My OB is a jurk. Once I was 4.5 months pregnant and I though I had cancer in the stomac and he sent me for an ultrasound to check if I had something wrong ... he didn't even notice I was haft way through a new pregnancy?? And my last pregnancy I was pg with a T21 little guy and he didn't even want to see me at my appointments, he kept cancelling them saying it's too late and I could not go any other time and when time came to give birth he kept sending me home and I had to have an emergency c-section cause of him. They can be so obnocksious (sorry about the spelling) I am really afraid of placenta eruption I hear of that all the time... of course I am not sure anyone can do anything when you are 20 weeks pg but it can happend to anyone I think... I guess you are right to listen to your body and you will know. Thanks for the tip. I hope your next cycle is successful dear. It's good you got a good OB for that now.

Misocial thanks for the update it's nice to see others who are in the exact same stage as me... So there is 9 of us waiting for our BETA... I hope we all make a BFP Thanks for the chart also... I guess I am going to POAS at 10dpt I think it should show then hopefully. And finally I am very sorry you are bleeding so much I hope your bcp stops soon so you can be normal again. Sorry girl.

AFM I am trying to firn a Sugar Bush to go to in ONtario not much luck. I am Quebecoise and that is a very important event for use but since I moved to Ottawa I never found a good one... so this year I am going to give it a good try. And Sunday my older son Nicholas is going to be presented to the congregation at Church because he is going to do his First Communion this year... Finally!

Helene