Hi to all my old friends (literally!!!)-NTThirthy and Rosario! And hello to all my new ones! Im back doing my TER, natural cycle. Start bloods on Tuesday. Should be planting about a week later.
A couple of questions
1. Anyone know the sucess rates of natural cycle TER - any experiences?
2. I am nervous about the successful thaw of my two embies... any stories good or bad regarding thawing?
OCT / NOV / DEC 2008 Buddies
Hello everyone! I hope everyone is having a great day with that PMA just flowing through the veins 
With all this talk of how the meds make us feel...I noticed that for myself I felt basically nothing! Of course my RE said that's not good because you are not responding well...only a few follies. Yes, the progesterone did constipate me.....and those shots sure did hurt going in. I do suspect my mood swings were a little more intense during cycle though.
adjec Hoping all the best for you tomorrow. Bring us our first BFP!
Karen Wondering how you are doing with stims...Have you had another u/s yet?
Jill
With all this talk of how the meds make us feel...I noticed that for myself I felt basically nothing! Of course my RE said that's not good because you are not responding well...only a few follies. Yes, the progesterone did constipate me.....and those shots sure did hurt going in. I do suspect my mood swings were a little more intense during cycle though.
adjec Hoping all the best for you tomorrow. Bring us our first BFP!
Karen Wondering how you are doing with stims...Have you had another u/s yet?
Jillme 38 dh 36
mc twins 20wks 2000, ectopic 4/2005
1st ivf May 2008 cancelled before ET
2nd ivf/icsi BFP, mc, D&C 9/8/08
3rd ivf/icsi, BFP, mc, D&C 1/5/09
4th ivf DE, BFP!
mc twins 20wks 2000, ectopic 4/2005
1st ivf May 2008 cancelled before ET
2nd ivf/icsi BFP, mc, D&C 9/8/08
3rd ivf/icsi, BFP, mc, D&C 1/5/09
4th ivf DE, BFP!
One more freaking day to wait!!!!!!! I am very proud that I haven't done a HPT...but also freaking out about the result tomorrow. I was EXHAUSTED last night...fell asleep at 7:30. DH thinks it's because I'm PG...but I'm more skeptacle....thinking it's more of the stress of the last 35 days just catching up with me. I guess tomorrow will tell!
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foreverlove
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Good Morning Ladies!
Adjec – Good Luck tomorrow – I will be waiting for you to start us of with our first BCP.
Well tomorrow it all begins for me – I start birth control pills tomorrow then onto Lupron on Nov. 7. I am getting a little excited but scared. Yesterday I was overwhelmed with all the medication that was at my door when I got home that I started crying. I haven’t even started any meds yet and I am crying – ugh!
Sending baby dust to all you wonderful women on this board.
Adjec – Good Luck tomorrow – I will be waiting for you to start us of with our first BCP.
Well tomorrow it all begins for me – I start birth control pills tomorrow then onto Lupron on Nov. 7. I am getting a little excited but scared. Yesterday I was overwhelmed with all the medication that was at my door when I got home that I started crying. I haven’t even started any meds yet and I am crying – ugh!
Sending baby dust to all you wonderful women on this board.
Mary
12/23 beta 231 - YEAH BFP! 12/30 beta 2,273
Due Date: August 31, 2009
Lillian Born: August 13, 2009
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12/23 beta 231 - YEAH BFP! 12/30 beta 2,273
Due Date: August 31, 2009
Lillian Born: August 13, 2009
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to_have_fun08
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adjec - One more day. You can make it.
Biddy - Welcome to the board. I was also doing my cycle last Aug when we both got our BFN. Praying that both of us get better results. Sorry don't know anything about TER. Wishing you the best of luck.
Foreverlove - I was also shocked when I saw all the meds. I then did some research to find out what all of them are used for and that kind of calmed me down. Like I have mentioned before, just take it one step at a time and you will be OK.
Hope everyone else is having a good day.
Chris
Biddy - Welcome to the board. I was also doing my cycle last Aug when we both got our BFN. Praying that both of us get better results. Sorry don't know anything about TER. Wishing you the best of luck.
Foreverlove - I was also shocked when I saw all the meds. I then did some research to find out what all of them are used for and that kind of calmed me down. Like I have mentioned before, just take it one step at a time and you will be OK.
Hope everyone else is having a good day.
Chris
Chris 40- DH 41
6 IVFs Cycles - BFN's
DE Cycle 2/2011 -BFP Jacob born 11/11/11
FET 7/2012 - BFP - Kaylee due 4/3/13
6 IVFs Cycles - BFN's
DE Cycle 2/2011 -BFP Jacob born 11/11/11
FET 7/2012 - BFP - Kaylee due 4/3/13
Hi guys,
Sorry I've been offline for a few days - I was at a conference so I didn't have internet access all day! It was so hard to be away from the boards!
gina - i hope your arm is feeling much better soon!
to_have_fun, karen, wonderce, sloan - thanks for the words of encouragement. See below for my update...
wonderce - Good luck on your ER today! Let us know how it goes...
sloan - good luck with the ET! I know it's such a nerve-racking process, but like you said "eye on the prize!"
to_have_fun - I'm surprised about your thoughts on the doxycycline - both my DH & I had to take that before the water sonogram and I don't remember it being so bad. But, they should be able to give you a different one since lots of people are allergic to different anti-biotics. I would definitely ask anyway.
wishing4baby - what's a mock FET cycle? I never heard of that before. Good luck with the actual one in Nov!
havbaby1627 - I was so nervous about the injections too but you know they are not that bad. My nurse told me to ice the area with one of those gel packs for like 10 mins before. I actually only end up doing it for like 5 minutes, then mix everything, then another 30 seconds and then inject. For me, I barely feel the needle going in, it's more the mixture going in that I feel and it's not all that bad. Hope that helps!
ny4thtry - wow IVF #5 - I didn't even know they let you do that many. We'll definitely be praying for you & whine away! That's what these boards are for....
ajdec - Good luck tomorrow! We are thinking BFP thoughts for you!
Ok, I've got to ask - what is 2WW? And I'm assuming RE is the doctor?
So, my update is this: They upped my meds since my follies were still small and told me to do that for 2 days and then come in again (today). I'm still waiting for instructions but this time the u/s was done by my doc instead of the nurse practitioner which had me worried but I guess he was available and just wanted to check out my progress. Anyway, he said the follies are still small but he wasn't worried. That sometimes people respond slower and he wasn't too concerned by the delay. This time however they were at least able to count the follies. I had 9 in the left and 10 in the right. I thought that sounded pretty good but I'm not sure. What do you guys think? Thanks!
-Robin
Sorry I've been offline for a few days - I was at a conference so I didn't have internet access all day! It was so hard to be away from the boards!
gina - i hope your arm is feeling much better soon!
to_have_fun, karen, wonderce, sloan - thanks for the words of encouragement. See below for my update...
wonderce - Good luck on your ER today! Let us know how it goes...
sloan - good luck with the ET! I know it's such a nerve-racking process, but like you said "eye on the prize!"
to_have_fun - I'm surprised about your thoughts on the doxycycline - both my DH & I had to take that before the water sonogram and I don't remember it being so bad. But, they should be able to give you a different one since lots of people are allergic to different anti-biotics. I would definitely ask anyway.
wishing4baby - what's a mock FET cycle? I never heard of that before. Good luck with the actual one in Nov!
havbaby1627 - I was so nervous about the injections too but you know they are not that bad. My nurse told me to ice the area with one of those gel packs for like 10 mins before. I actually only end up doing it for like 5 minutes, then mix everything, then another 30 seconds and then inject. For me, I barely feel the needle going in, it's more the mixture going in that I feel and it's not all that bad. Hope that helps!
ny4thtry - wow IVF #5 - I didn't even know they let you do that many. We'll definitely be praying for you & whine away! That's what these boards are for....
ajdec - Good luck tomorrow! We are thinking BFP thoughts for you!
Ok, I've got to ask - what is 2WW? And I'm assuming RE is the doctor?
So, my update is this: They upped my meds since my follies were still small and told me to do that for 2 days and then come in again (today). I'm still waiting for instructions but this time the u/s was done by my doc instead of the nurse practitioner which had me worried but I guess he was available and just wanted to check out my progress. Anyway, he said the follies are still small but he wasn't worried. That sometimes people respond slower and he wasn't too concerned by the delay. This time however they were at least able to count the follies. I had 9 in the left and 10 in the right. I thought that sounded pretty good but I'm not sure. What do you guys think? Thanks!
-Robin
me 38: no problems
dh 43: low motility, morphology
IVF #1 (Nov 08 ): BFP! - 2 xfer'd, 4 cyro. Ended in M/C at 8 weeks.
FET #1 (Mar 09): BFN - 2 xfer'd, 2 left.
dh 43: low motility, morphology
IVF #1 (Nov 08 ): BFP! - 2 xfer'd, 4 cyro. Ended in M/C at 8 weeks.
FET #1 (Mar 09): BFN - 2 xfer'd, 2 left.
hey ladies just dropping by to say hello...i am at work right now wanting to go home, but cant i need the money...which u all can understand...anyway after work i am going to PT, but i am feeling like AF is knocking on my door, so anyway i order my meds today & i will be getting them tomorrow so if everything goes the way it has been going then by sun 10/26/08 i will start meds i will keep u posted hugs to all of u & alot of baby dust to all of u
Me 29 pcos
Dh 32 ring chromosomes problem
1st IVF 2003 3trans/ bfn
2nd ivf sept 2008 2 trans/bfn
3rd ivf nov 2008 bfp : )
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Dh 32 ring chromosomes problem
1st IVF 2003 3trans/ bfn
2nd ivf sept 2008 2 trans/bfn
3rd ivf nov 2008 bfp : )
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To Have Fun Hey there lady, hope you are feeling good again, and ready to start!!! Cant believe you will be on the Lupron already - time seems to have flown for you....
ajdec GOOD LUCK for tommorrow, cant wait for that first BFP and i have to say well done for not using those dreaded pee sticks!!!! 'm proud of you!!! By the way, i happen to agree with your DH, i think tiredness is a classic sign of pregnancy
Gina, Foreverlove SO both you guys are starting soon, wow!!! Here we go, this thread is really happening now..
Robin 19 follies is excellent. LIke most poor responders i have serious follie envy!!!!Dont worry that they are small, at least they are all aound the same size and so now your meds have been increased, they should all start maturing together really nicely... Keep us posted!!!![/b]
ajdec GOOD LUCK for tommorrow, cant wait for that first BFP and i have to say well done for not using those dreaded pee sticks!!!! 'm proud of you!!! By the way, i happen to agree with your DH, i think tiredness is a classic sign of pregnancy
Gina, Foreverlove SO both you guys are starting soon, wow!!! Here we go, this thread is really happening now..
Robin 19 follies is excellent. LIke most poor responders i have serious follie envy!!!!Dont worry that they are small, at least they are all aound the same size and so now your meds have been increased, they should all start maturing together really nicely... Keep us posted!!!![/b]
Hi all,
So the ER is over and I've not been feeling so great today. I'm sure you can all relate. I popped some Tylenol with Codeine earlier to help with the cramps and took a little nap. I'm feeling better now but a bit disappointed with my egg count. Out of 9 follies, I only ended up with 4 eggs. Has anyone else had this happen, or have any advice on whether we could still end up with at least 1 or 2 embies? I'm nervous to get our call tomorrow with the results, but trying to stay positive.
Adjec, good luck tomorrow! Can't wait to hear your results!
NY4thtry, sorry you're feeling so bad. You deserve to whine, let it out here. I'll take heed to your advice on the progesterone. Good luck Monday.
Chris, I'm with ya on the Doxycycline. It made me and DH both really nauseous. He actually got sick a few times. I think we'll ask for an alternative if we ever need to use it again.
Hi Biddy, sorry I'm still fairly new and don't know much about TER.
Foreverlove, yeah! You start BCP's which means you are well on your way to your next cycle. I can relate with the crying. I sometimes feel like the slightest thing could bring on the tears. This is such an emotional thing for all of us.
Robin, it sounds like you had a really good response! They should only keep growing now. When is your next u/s?
TGI almost F!
So the ER is over and I've not been feeling so great today. I'm sure you can all relate. I popped some Tylenol with Codeine earlier to help with the cramps and took a little nap. I'm feeling better now but a bit disappointed with my egg count. Out of 9 follies, I only ended up with 4 eggs. Has anyone else had this happen, or have any advice on whether we could still end up with at least 1 or 2 embies? I'm nervous to get our call tomorrow with the results, but trying to stay positive.
Adjec, good luck tomorrow! Can't wait to hear your results!
NY4thtry, sorry you're feeling so bad. You deserve to whine, let it out here. I'll take heed to your advice on the progesterone. Good luck Monday.
Chris, I'm with ya on the Doxycycline. It made me and DH both really nauseous. He actually got sick a few times. I think we'll ask for an alternative if we ever need to use it again.
Hi Biddy, sorry I'm still fairly new and don't know much about TER.
Foreverlove, yeah! You start BCP's which means you are well on your way to your next cycle. I can relate with the crying. I sometimes feel like the slightest thing could bring on the tears. This is such an emotional thing for all of us.
Robin, it sounds like you had a really good response! They should only keep growing now. When is your next u/s?
TGI almost F!
wonderce Sorry you are disappointed on the number of eggs. In my experience there are so many elelments to IVF, so much to worry about, each blood test, each U/S, ER, number of embies, ET, then the 2WW is a minefield, then there are betas to worry about.... AAARRRRGG it never stops!!! SO my advice is just try to relax, and let yourself receover after the ER - it can knock you around a little and anaethesia is always horrible,so relax and take it easy.
I had 4 eggs last time and from that i had 3 grade 1-2 embryos. Fewer eggs can mean better quality, so take heart. I'm sure they are happily dividing away right now, ready to cme back home.....
Hope you feel better and congrats on your 4 potential babies XXXX
I had 4 eggs last time and from that i had 3 grade 1-2 embryos. Fewer eggs can mean better quality, so take heart. I'm sure they are happily dividing away right now, ready to cme back home.....
Hope you feel better and congrats on your 4 potential babies XXXX
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Love_my_baby
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Hi there. I am new to post on this board, although Ive been reading everything for several weeks. I am 28 - my hubby 35. I have known for a long time that I couldn't have children - I've never had to be on BCP.
I am excited, but nervous about my upcoming IVF journey. Some history on me: I've never done any fertility drugs, never done an IUI, never done IVF before. Went I went to see my doc last month about wanting to have a child, and I told him that I hadn't been on BCP for over 6 years, we started discussing IUIs or IVF immediately. My insurance covers NOTHING - not even the consult to speak with him for the first time about fertility options! So, obviously we do not have unlimited funds to go thru 3 or 4 IUIs that may fail, then do IVF, etc. I know personally only 3 women who haven't been able to conceive- each of them did 3 or 4 IUIs with no success, then did IVF and got PG on the 1st time. So I elected to go straight to IVF and spend our money there. I started BCP this past Monday. Will begin Lupron on this coming up Monday - Oct. 27. Scheduled ER on Nov. 14 and of course ET the week after.
Weeks ago, I did my HSG - my hubby did his SA - everything was fine - no one knows why we cannot conceive naturally
Went in and did my mock transfer today - everything came out great. Doc says cervix and uterus looks perfect. And my blood work, FSH levels etc are all great.
I am just so nervous and scared and elated at the same time! I am hoping that sharing and chatting on this board will help with everything.
I am excited, but nervous about my upcoming IVF journey. Some history on me: I've never done any fertility drugs, never done an IUI, never done IVF before. Went I went to see my doc last month about wanting to have a child, and I told him that I hadn't been on BCP for over 6 years, we started discussing IUIs or IVF immediately. My insurance covers NOTHING - not even the consult to speak with him for the first time about fertility options! So, obviously we do not have unlimited funds to go thru 3 or 4 IUIs that may fail, then do IVF, etc. I know personally only 3 women who haven't been able to conceive- each of them did 3 or 4 IUIs with no success, then did IVF and got PG on the 1st time. So I elected to go straight to IVF and spend our money there. I started BCP this past Monday. Will begin Lupron on this coming up Monday - Oct. 27. Scheduled ER on Nov. 14 and of course ET the week after.
Weeks ago, I did my HSG - my hubby did his SA - everything was fine - no one knows why we cannot conceive naturally
Went in and did my mock transfer today - everything came out great. Doc says cervix and uterus looks perfect. And my blood work, FSH levels etc are all great. I am just so nervous and scared and elated at the same time! I am hoping that sharing and chatting on this board will help with everything.
Me 28 DH 35
TTC 6 yrs
1st IVF Oct/Nov
TTC 6 yrs
1st IVF Oct/Nov
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to_have_fun08
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adjec/b] - Wishing you the best of luck tomorrow. I will be sitting on the edge of my seat until you post your good news.
HEY LADIES ---- HERE COMES OUR FIRST BFP!!!!!
Wonderance - Many RE's say the first IVF cycle is an experiment to see how you react to the drugs. So sometimes ladies have more eggs then they really want or less. My last cycle I had 11 follies and ended up with 6 mature eggs. 3 eggs ended up fertilizing. You still have a good shot and remember you only need 1.
Love_my_baby- Welcome to the board. So sorry you have to be here but hope your stay is short and sweet. I also have unexplained infertility, drives me nuts. Though with doing IVf have found that I do have a high E2 level so maybe that is what is keep me away for a child. Who knows. Wishing you the best of luck and looking forward to riding the IVF rollercoaster.
robin - Like Kas says 19 follies are good. Some people are just slow starter. Pretty soon they will be taking off.
HEY LADIES ---- HERE COMES OUR FIRST BFP!!!!!
Wonderance - Many RE's say the first IVF cycle is an experiment to see how you react to the drugs. So sometimes ladies have more eggs then they really want or less. My last cycle I had 11 follies and ended up with 6 mature eggs. 3 eggs ended up fertilizing. You still have a good shot and remember you only need 1.
Love_my_baby- Welcome to the board. So sorry you have to be here but hope your stay is short and sweet. I also have unexplained infertility, drives me nuts. Though with doing IVf have found that I do have a high E2 level so maybe that is what is keep me away for a child. Who knows. Wishing you the best of luck and looking forward to riding the IVF rollercoaster.
robin - Like Kas says 19 follies are good. Some people are just slow starter. Pretty soon they will be taking off.
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Chris 40- DH 41
6 IVFs Cycles - BFN's
DE Cycle 2/2011 -BFP Jacob born 11/11/11
FET 7/2012 - BFP - Kaylee due 4/3/13
6 IVFs Cycles - BFN's
DE Cycle 2/2011 -BFP Jacob born 11/11/11
FET 7/2012 - BFP - Kaylee due 4/3/13
Kas and Chris, thanks for the encouragement. I really needed that. It's so easy to get discouraged when things don't go as you hoped or planned. It helps to hear your past experiences and understand that only 1 good embie is needed. Anyway, you've really lifted my spirits.
Love my baby, hello and welcome! It's unfortunate that you are having to be here, but this is a great group of girls. I think you are choosing wisely to go straight to IVF. If I had known better, I probably would have skipped the numerous IUI's we did and saved all of that money for IVF. We also don't have insurance coverage for treatments or meds, so I feel your pain. Good luck with the Lupron and keep us posted.
Love my baby, hello and welcome! It's unfortunate that you are having to be here, but this is a great group of girls. I think you are choosing wisely to go straight to IVF. If I had known better, I probably would have skipped the numerous IUI's we did and saved all of that money for IVF. We also don't have insurance coverage for treatments or meds, so I feel your pain. Good luck with the Lupron and keep us posted.