Alicia
even tho you are a little apprehensive im still gonna say CONGRATULATIONS as you got a +ive and its looking good for you i shall be looking for your next post that will confirm your hpt
well done hunny love Ang xx
Calling any August Cycle buddies
Hi girls. Bad news, I'm afraid. AF showed up full force yesterday so it's game over for us. Thought this a couple of days ago and was obviously devaststed. Cried a lot, then some more and went out last night and had a good old drink, dance and karaoke! Feel a bit better today, less hormonal and trying to look forward and be positive. Although it's not the result we were hoping for, it was a relief to know for sure. You don't realise how stressful the waiting and wondering is till you find out the result. It wasn't meant to be this time and I only hope our day will come soon.
Hoping the rest of you will make up the positive numbers.
Alicia - wow, congratulations oh pregnant one! Glad you got the seeing the 2 lines experience. Am really pleased for you, well done!
Jaye - those embies sound great! If they have divided to 6,7,8 cells already, then that's brilliant! They may just have slowed down a bit or you could indeed have had the same report twice, does happen. Mine were only 3 and 4 cells when they put back in, many are, so yours are much bigger = positive sign.
Staci - how are things? Have you made any decisions about your next cycle? Hope you haven't had any more awful weather.
Mandy - good luck on the 2ww.
Wendy - I am so sorry to hear your news. Must feel that extra bit crueller to have a positive taken away from you. Like you said, it IS a good sign you can actually become pregnant and next time it will hopefully progress further. Nothing we can say can help you, I know, but we are all thinking of you.
Will keep in touch and see how you others get on. We need a few more smiley faces on the list, up to you now......
love Jeanie xxxxx
Hoping the rest of you will make up the positive numbers.
Alicia - wow, congratulations oh pregnant one! Glad you got the seeing the 2 lines experience. Am really pleased for you, well done!
Jaye - those embies sound great! If they have divided to 6,7,8 cells already, then that's brilliant! They may just have slowed down a bit or you could indeed have had the same report twice, does happen. Mine were only 3 and 4 cells when they put back in, many are, so yours are much bigger = positive sign.
Staci - how are things? Have you made any decisions about your next cycle? Hope you haven't had any more awful weather.
Mandy - good luck on the 2ww.
Wendy - I am so sorry to hear your news. Must feel that extra bit crueller to have a positive taken away from you. Like you said, it IS a good sign you can actually become pregnant and next time it will hopefully progress further. Nothing we can say can help you, I know, but we are all thinking of you.
Will keep in touch and see how you others get on. We need a few more smiley faces on the list, up to you now......
love Jeanie xxxxx
Omigod, Alicia...... you must be soooooo excited! I bet you can't wait for the call to confirm it! I bet you'll frame that beautiful little test stick!
Jeanie/Wendy, my heart goes out to you, and I admire you so much for your courage.
Mandy/Jaye, hope you get the +++++++ve results you deserve!
Love Jools xxx
Jeanie/Wendy, my heart goes out to you, and I admire you so much for your courage.
Mandy/Jaye, hope you get the +++++++ve results you deserve!
Love Jools xxx
Me 31 (dodgy ovulation)
DH 39 (dodgy swimmers)
TTC 9 Years, 12 months on Clomid 6 yrs ago
1st IVF/ICSI Sept 04 +ve, m/c at 5 1/2 weeks
Couldn't face the pain again.....
DH 39 (dodgy swimmers)
TTC 9 Years, 12 months on Clomid 6 yrs ago
1st IVF/ICSI Sept 04 +ve, m/c at 5 1/2 weeks
Couldn't face the pain again.....
Well put me down for a BFN. 
I know how selfish this sounds but I am really looking forward to a few weeks without any shots or mood swings. I go for my follow up on 9/11/04 to find out my new protocol.
Wendy I am so sorry to hear your news. Stay strong and take some time to spoil yourself.
Jeanie, so sorry about AF coming. I agree with you that at least the waiting and wondering are over. It's torture waiiting to find out if your life is about to change forever or if you just get to look forward to more needles.
Alicia, you go girl! I am so happy for you! I bet you can't stop smiling!!
Good luck to the rest of the ACB. I am hoping you all have BFP's!!
I know how selfish this sounds but I am really looking forward to a few weeks without any shots or mood swings. I go for my follow up on 9/11/04 to find out my new protocol.Wendy I am so sorry to hear your news. Stay strong and take some time to spoil yourself.
Jeanie, so sorry about AF coming. I agree with you that at least the waiting and wondering are over. It's torture waiiting to find out if your life is about to change forever or if you just get to look forward to more needles.
Alicia, you go girl! I am so happy for you! I bet you can't stop smiling!!
Good luck to the rest of the ACB. I am hoping you all have BFP's!!
Good luck to everyone!
Candy
TTC 1.5 yrs = Me 34 DH 36
MF (born w/o Vas Deferens)
1st IVF attempt with cryopreserved sperm BFN 8/30/04
Candy
TTC 1.5 yrs = Me 34 DH 36
MF (born w/o Vas Deferens)
1st IVF attempt with cryopreserved sperm BFN 8/30/04
So much to catch up on ....
Chubbs ... you just keep hanging on in there ... I know how hard this all is - not too much longer xx
Mandy .. 3 more sleeps, that's all !! You're nearly there
Keep up the PMA !
Jaye ... I'm not convinced they've shown you the latest - are you, really ? Wishing you all the most +ve vibes in the world for ET xx
Ang ... you just keep thinking +ve ... I'm afraid you've got a few more restless nights to go, but there's no reason to worry
Wendy - I am so, so sorry to hear your news. I can't imagine what you and dp/sh are going through. I send all my love xxx
Alicia .. Hpt +ve means YES !! It's only -ve that mean Yes/No/Who knows ? CONGRATULATIONS you !! I am soooo happy for you xxx
Jeanie and Candy xxxxx ..... I feel absolutely guttted. This is all so unfair.... None of us have done absolutely anything to deserve any of this crap. All I can think is that it will make us stronger people and even more ready for next time, if that's what we decide to do. You both take care of yourselves for now, and dp/dhs and will talk soon xxxx
Well, I've had a crap 24 hours. Dp fell down the stairs last night and broke his pelvis.....I've just got back from the hospital. They don't know yet if they need to operate, or just traction for (up to) 6 weeks. Damn doctor was just about to send him home from Casualty with painkillers and crutches when they re-looked at the x-rays and noticed the break ! At least he's on the morphine ... bet he sleeps better than I do !
Hopefully will catch up tomorrow xxx
Sandra x
Chubbs ... you just keep hanging on in there ... I know how hard this all is - not too much longer xx
Mandy .. 3 more sleeps, that's all !! You're nearly there
Keep up the PMA ! Jaye ... I'm not convinced they've shown you the latest - are you, really ? Wishing you all the most +ve vibes in the world for ET xx
Ang ... you just keep thinking +ve ... I'm afraid you've got a few more restless nights to go, but there's no reason to worry
Wendy - I am so, so sorry to hear your news. I can't imagine what you and dp/sh are going through. I send all my love xxx
Alicia .. Hpt +ve means YES !! It's only -ve that mean Yes/No/Who knows ? CONGRATULATIONS you !! I am soooo happy for you xxx
Jeanie and Candy xxxxx ..... I feel absolutely guttted. This is all so unfair.... None of us have done absolutely anything to deserve any of this crap. All I can think is that it will make us stronger people and even more ready for next time, if that's what we decide to do. You both take care of yourselves for now, and dp/dhs and will talk soon xxxx
Well, I've had a crap 24 hours. Dp fell down the stairs last night and broke his pelvis.....I've just got back from the hospital. They don't know yet if they need to operate, or just traction for (up to) 6 weeks. Damn doctor was just about to send him home from Casualty with painkillers and crutches when they re-looked at the x-rays and noticed the break ! At least he's on the morphine ... bet he sleeps better than I do !
Hopefully will catch up tomorrow xxx
Sandra x
Me 41 yrs old - dh 49 yrs old. ttc 110 yrs.
1st cycle (ICSI)....Mar 04 -ve.
2nd cycle (ICSI)....Aug 04 -ve.
3rd cycle FET........May 05 -ve.
4th cycle (ICSI) ... Feb 06 -ve
5th cycle FET ..... Feb/Mar 11
1st cycle (ICSI)....Mar 04 -ve.
2nd cycle (ICSI)....Aug 04 -ve.
3rd cycle FET........May 05 -ve.
4th cycle (ICSI) ... Feb 06 -ve
5th cycle FET ..... Feb/Mar 11
Geez, Sandra!
So sorry to hear about poor DP! Good thing they did realize the severity of it before he left the hospital. But 6 weeks in traction!? How awful for him and for you. It really makes me think about how grateful we should be for our health. I'm glad that DP can be repaired, though. I hope he isn't in too much pain.
Jeanie,
I'm sad to hear that AF came. It is so disappointing, and I truly hope you get the +ve you deserve on your next tmt. But for now, please do take it easy, rest, eat, shop, etc. for a while. Maybe even a short vacation before summer is totally over?
Candy,
Sorry to see that you've gotten a -ve. Was so hopeful we would get a +ve together today. Same for you with the shopping, food, wine, etc. This is your first tmt? I hope that after a good long rest you'll decide to give it another go - I think you'll be successful soon.
Chubbs and Mandy,
Hope you are hanging in and not so totally crazy as I was. Good luck for a peaceful few days until you test and for a good result for you both.
Well, got the call from the clinic today. It was +ve and a big number too - 262!!! Only even as I was on the phone with them I was spotting again. I really wish that would stop so I can enjoy this properly
I test next on Wed. to make sure the levels are going up okay. I think I'll just stay on this side for a few more days.
So sorry to hear about poor DP! Good thing they did realize the severity of it before he left the hospital. But 6 weeks in traction!? How awful for him and for you. It really makes me think about how grateful we should be for our health. I'm glad that DP can be repaired, though. I hope he isn't in too much pain.
Jeanie,
I'm sad to hear that AF came. It is so disappointing, and I truly hope you get the +ve you deserve on your next tmt. But for now, please do take it easy, rest, eat, shop, etc. for a while. Maybe even a short vacation before summer is totally over?
Candy,
Sorry to see that you've gotten a -ve. Was so hopeful we would get a +ve together today. Same for you with the shopping, food, wine, etc. This is your first tmt? I hope that after a good long rest you'll decide to give it another go - I think you'll be successful soon.
Chubbs and Mandy,
Hope you are hanging in and not so totally crazy as I was. Good luck for a peaceful few days until you test and for a good result for you both.
Well, got the call from the clinic today. It was +ve and a big number too - 262!!! Only even as I was on the phone with them I was spotting again. I really wish that would stop so I can enjoy this properly
I test next on Wed. to make sure the levels are going up okay. I think I'll just stay on this side for a few more days.TTC 2.5 years - Me 38 no tubes; DH 32
1st- IVF June 2004 - early MC
2nd - FET Aug 2004 - Twin boys born April 25, 2005!!!
1st- IVF June 2004 - early MC
2nd - FET Aug 2004 - Twin boys born April 25, 2005!!!
Alicia,
Just wanted to wish you a big CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
(sorry, got a little carried away there).
Another FET success story always helps me have a little hope.
I wish you and DH the very best!
Love,
Staci
Just wanted to wish you a big CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
(sorry, got a little carried away there).
Another FET success story always helps me have a little hope.
I wish you and DH the very best!
Love,
Staci
Me 35/DH 41
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
Hi girls,
Wendy, I am so incredibly sorry to hear your news. Take care of yourself.
Jeanie, Candy, I am also so sorry to hear your news. Nothing I can say will make it better, just take care of yourselves now, and your DH/DPs.
So sorry to hear about DH Sandra - it's supposed to be him taking care of you, not the other way around!
Alicia - CONGRATULATIONS! It's just like a lottery, really, isn't it, but girl, your numbers came up! They are great numbers, when do you test again to see how well everything is going???
Staci - you were so right about not getting much sleep, I think I got about 3 hours, but kept dreaming about IVF tests and numbers and I had to get up about 3 and read a book until it was light. Very unusual for me.
When we got to the clinic, we had two morulas, which is about a day behind where they should be. Both are pretty poor quality (although they looked beautiful to us!). They tell us they do get pgnancies from embryos like this, just not many. Well, they're tucked up inside, anyway, and I don't know how to feel - I know how I should feel, happy we've got this far at all, but actually I just feel like we would need a miracle - still there are plenty of miracles among us, so perhaps we will also be blessed. Stay tuned for proper 2ww angst now - I test on the 11th - alicia (you lucky thing!) would you mind updating the list please? And thanks for keeping up with everyone. Let us know how you're getting on - don't forget us, will you!
Jaye.
Wendy, I am so incredibly sorry to hear your news. Take care of yourself.
Jeanie, Candy, I am also so sorry to hear your news. Nothing I can say will make it better, just take care of yourselves now, and your DH/DPs.
So sorry to hear about DH Sandra - it's supposed to be him taking care of you, not the other way around!
Alicia - CONGRATULATIONS! It's just like a lottery, really, isn't it, but girl, your numbers came up! They are great numbers, when do you test again to see how well everything is going???
Staci - you were so right about not getting much sleep, I think I got about 3 hours, but kept dreaming about IVF tests and numbers and I had to get up about 3 and read a book until it was light. Very unusual for me.
When we got to the clinic, we had two morulas, which is about a day behind where they should be. Both are pretty poor quality (although they looked beautiful to us!). They tell us they do get pgnancies from embryos like this, just not many. Well, they're tucked up inside, anyway, and I don't know how to feel - I know how I should feel, happy we've got this far at all, but actually I just feel like we would need a miracle - still there are plenty of miracles among us, so perhaps we will also be blessed. Stay tuned for proper 2ww angst now - I test on the 11th - alicia (you lucky thing!) would you mind updating the list please? And thanks for keeping up with everyone. Let us know how you're getting on - don't forget us, will you!
Jaye.
me 34, dh 36
TTC 3 yrs, lap oct 02, 'unexplained'
3 x IUIs 2003, all -ve
IVF 4/04 & 8/04, both early m/c. 11/04 -ve
So much in life to be grateful for.
TTC 3 yrs, lap oct 02, 'unexplained'
3 x IUIs 2003, all -ve
IVF 4/04 & 8/04, both early m/c. 11/04 -ve
So much in life to be grateful for.
Jaye,
Of course I will never, ever forget my ACBs! I'll be here for a few more days waiting for test results on Wed. and OF COURSE I will stay to see all of us get a BFP when the time comes! You're right, it is like winning the lottery, but I think we're never quite out of the woods until the birth, are we? And then there are other things to worry about. But at least we have lots of practice worrying by then
Massive good wishes and all apendages crossed for your embies to settle in good now.
Staci,
Thank you so much! And all the luck for your next cycle.
Alicia
Of course I will never, ever forget my ACBs! I'll be here for a few more days waiting for test results on Wed. and OF COURSE I will stay to see all of us get a BFP when the time comes! You're right, it is like winning the lottery, but I think we're never quite out of the woods until the birth, are we? And then there are other things to worry about. But at least we have lots of practice worrying by then
Massive good wishes and all apendages crossed for your embies to settle in good now.
Staci,
Thank you so much! And all the luck for your next cycle.
Alicia
TTC 2.5 years - Me 38 no tubes; DH 32
1st- IVF June 2004 - early MC
2nd - FET Aug 2004 - Twin boys born April 25, 2005!!!
1st- IVF June 2004 - early MC
2nd - FET Aug 2004 - Twin boys born April 25, 2005!!!
Hiya
Thanks for all the words of support, still feeling very sad but trying to sort out a plan for next time, we still have 3 frosties left. The worst thing now is waiting for my period to come to really kick me in the teeth as due to the endometriosis they are a nightmare.
Alicia, thats fab news, I am so pleased for you, I'm sure the spotting will stop soon and you will be able to relax. You should put your toe in the other side just to say hi but I can understand why you want to stay over here.
Jaye, I'm sure your little embies will do well tucked up safe and warm.
Jeanie & Candy I am sorry about your results.
Sandra, god what a nightmare time for both of you, it will be your turn now to run about after DP.
Staci, FET are the way to go, or at least thats what I think, less prodding, less appointments, much more simple and my hospital reckon the success rates are not that much different these days. Look at me I got a positive and although its gone now, after 4 previous attempts its the first time I had ever been pregnant and I'm glad for that.
Hope everyone else is doing well and again thanks for being there.
Wendy
Thanks for all the words of support, still feeling very sad but trying to sort out a plan for next time, we still have 3 frosties left. The worst thing now is waiting for my period to come to really kick me in the teeth as due to the endometriosis they are a nightmare.
Alicia, thats fab news, I am so pleased for you, I'm sure the spotting will stop soon and you will be able to relax. You should put your toe in the other side just to say hi but I can understand why you want to stay over here.
Jaye, I'm sure your little embies will do well tucked up safe and warm.
Jeanie & Candy I am sorry about your results.
Sandra, god what a nightmare time for both of you, it will be your turn now to run about after DP.
Staci, FET are the way to go, or at least thats what I think, less prodding, less appointments, much more simple and my hospital reckon the success rates are not that much different these days. Look at me I got a positive and although its gone now, after 4 previous attempts its the first time I had ever been pregnant and I'm glad for that.
Hope everyone else is doing well and again thanks for being there.
Wendy
After not being able to get online for 3 days I was hoping for some good news from you all.
Wendy
I am so sorry for you I can only imagine your pain a -ve after a +ve is so cruel. Nothing I can say will help but just know I am feeling for you right now.
Jeanie
I am sorry this wasn't to be your time,I hope you can overcome the hurt that you are feeling and think about what next. It always helps me even if it is nothing to do withIVF.
Alicia
Congratulations I bet you are sitting there right now with a big smile on your face and I don't b;ame you.Enjoy being pregnant and good luck for wednesday.
sandra
Hope you are ok and DP heals quickly.
Candy.
I am so sorry to hear about your bad news. It hurts a lot I know and only time can help. I hope time goes really fast for you over the next few weeks.
All of those on the 2ww keep positive and stay sane.
Wendy
I am so sorry for you I can only imagine your pain a -ve after a +ve is so cruel. Nothing I can say will help but just know I am feeling for you right now.
Jeanie
I am sorry this wasn't to be your time,I hope you can overcome the hurt that you are feeling and think about what next. It always helps me even if it is nothing to do withIVF.
Alicia
Congratulations I bet you are sitting there right now with a big smile on your face and I don't b;ame you.Enjoy being pregnant and good luck for wednesday.
sandra
Hope you are ok and DP heals quickly.
Candy.
I am so sorry to hear about your bad news. It hurts a lot I know and only time can help. I hope time goes really fast for you over the next few weeks.
All of those on the 2ww keep positive and stay sane.
Ellie
Hi Girls
Candy sorry to hear the news wasnt good for you im thinking of you take time out for yourself all my love Angxx
Ok girls i have a question how long does the HCG injection stay in your system for ???
love Ang xx
Candy sorry to hear the news wasnt good for you im thinking of you take time out for yourself all my love Angxx
Ok girls i have a question how long does the HCG injection stay in your system for ???
love Ang xx
Our dream came true after 5 yrs ttc we know have 8month old twin boys Adam and Kieran and our gorgeous 9 yr old daughter.
Hang in there miracles really do happen
Hang in there miracles really do happen
Jaye,
I'm a little confused. Did you do a 5 day transfer? If so, that's what happened to me. I went in on the morning of Day 5 and I had morulas (which they said were at a Day 4 level of development on Day 5). The Dr. told me that one can't judge the quality of morulas because of the stage they are at (something about the cell division not being clear at that stage). For that reason, they recommended I have more transferred than I normally would. He told me that having morulas was not a bad thing at all and that many pregnancies result from morulas. He said the main problem with morulas was simply the issue of not being able to tell the quality. I don't know if he was giving me incorrect info. or not but the ones I have frozen are actually all morulas as well.
Wendy,
Did you do a natural FET or medicated? I forgot...
Sandra,
Poor DP! Sorry to hear about his accident (like the 2 of you needed any extra stress!) and hope he is feeling better.
Candy,
I'm very sorry about your result. Take care of yourself and DH. After my -ive, I went crazy doing everything I couldn't do while I was undergoing treatment. It seemed to help....that and just keeping hope that the next go will work.
Hello to everyone else. Sorry to those I am forgetting. I haven't had my morning coffee yet!
Staci
I'm a little confused. Did you do a 5 day transfer? If so, that's what happened to me. I went in on the morning of Day 5 and I had morulas (which they said were at a Day 4 level of development on Day 5). The Dr. told me that one can't judge the quality of morulas because of the stage they are at (something about the cell division not being clear at that stage). For that reason, they recommended I have more transferred than I normally would. He told me that having morulas was not a bad thing at all and that many pregnancies result from morulas. He said the main problem with morulas was simply the issue of not being able to tell the quality. I don't know if he was giving me incorrect info. or not but the ones I have frozen are actually all morulas as well.
Wendy,
Did you do a natural FET or medicated? I forgot...
Sandra,
Poor DP! Sorry to hear about his accident (like the 2 of you needed any extra stress!) and hope he is feeling better.
Candy,
I'm very sorry about your result. Take care of yourself and DH. After my -ive, I went crazy doing everything I couldn't do while I was undergoing treatment. It seemed to help....that and just keeping hope that the next go will work.
Hello to everyone else. Sorry to those I am forgetting. I haven't had my morning coffee yet!
Staci
Me 35/DH 41
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
TTC 4 years
Diagnosis: MF infertility
IVF/ICSI April 2004: -tive
FET Aug. 2004 (canceled due to cysts)
FET Jan 2005: -tive
FET Aug. 2005
Staci,
What are morulas? Does it just mean fragmented embies? Some of my frosties were fragmented, too.
Angela,
Why do you ask about the HCG injection? Are you thinking of doing a hpt? Bad, Angela, BAD!!
Actually, I think your earliest day for a possible +ve is 14 days after EC. But it's true that they are not reliable with a fresh cycle, so if you get a -ve, please, please don't read anything into it.
Wendy,
I had a terrible time waiting for AF last tmt after the HCG went down. I was so afraid I would just fall apart when it arrived, but it wasn't as bad as I feared. I hope you will not have too much pain. Then the bills for the tmt started coming in - it felt like an insult. SO much luck to you, Wendy for your frosties. So glad you were at least able to get PG this time - it definately does bode well for the next attempt.
Alicia
What are morulas? Does it just mean fragmented embies? Some of my frosties were fragmented, too.
Angela,
Why do you ask about the HCG injection? Are you thinking of doing a hpt? Bad, Angela, BAD!!
Actually, I think your earliest day for a possible +ve is 14 days after EC. But it's true that they are not reliable with a fresh cycle, so if you get a -ve, please, please don't read anything into it.Wendy,
I had a terrible time waiting for AF last tmt after the HCG went down. I was so afraid I would just fall apart when it arrived, but it wasn't as bad as I feared. I hope you will not have too much pain. Then the bills for the tmt started coming in - it felt like an insult. SO much luck to you, Wendy for your frosties. So glad you were at least able to get PG this time - it definately does bode well for the next attempt.
Alicia
TTC 2.5 years - Me 38 no tubes; DH 32
1st- IVF June 2004 - early MC
2nd - FET Aug 2004 - Twin boys born April 25, 2005!!!
1st- IVF June 2004 - early MC
2nd - FET Aug 2004 - Twin boys born April 25, 2005!!!