Cycling In 2012 Board (formerly Fall/Winter 2011-2012)

[WeHaveHope]

Fruit-thank you for asking. Yes, so far my FET is still set for 9-30. As with everything with IVF, it is dependabt on certain factors. So, I still have AF. Waiting for that to end. I am also on the Estrogen Patches. So, if once AF is gone I should not have any more spotting. If this hold true then we should be ok for FET on 9-30. If I continue to experience spotting after AF is gone then I will have to have a D&C and at that point I have no idea when I would have my FET. I am praying for whatever is best at this point. I feel like I need to stop praying so hard for what I want and should focus on praying for what is best.

Indigofire-any news? Praying that ER went well.

Sunshine and stars-hoe are you doing PUPO girl? Hope your doing well. I am praying that those babies snuggle in tight. Sending you tons on sticky baby dust.

Leora-oh honey, I am so sorry. I wish there was something that I could do or say to make your pain go away. Please know that I am here for you. Sending you a BIG long distance hug.

Sunshine-how are you doing? When do you go back to check your thyroid levels. Praying that this gets under control very soon.

JenMink-how are you doing? Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Fvrogers-again, I am so excited for you. Your going to be PUPO by next week. Saying lots of prayers and sending you tons of baby dust.

LauraN-how are you doing. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, for a BFP and successful pregnancy for you this Fall.

Tamera-blueberry cheescake, OMG. That sounds yummy. My DS loves blueberry anything. I'm sure he would probably eat the whole cheesecake if it were in my house. Your getting so close now. Praying for you.

Anton-how are you doing? I hope all is well. Do you have any updates. Please know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers. By the way, what yummy food are you cooking up this week?

akdelp-how are you? Your FET is right around the corner. I am so excited. I can't wait. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry is I missed anyone. I want each and everyone one of you know that I am keeping all of you in mu prayers. This Fall is going to bring many miracles.

[WeHaveHope]

UPDATED 09-14-11 @ 9:52am EST. Please let me know if I have missed anyone or if I'm missing any updates. Sending you lots of xoxoxo.







UPDATE NEEDED
Melinda72-ER 9-12-11


Fvrogers-FET 9-22-11
Akdelp-On Estrace for FET on 9-22-11
WeHaveHope-On Lupron & Estrogen patches for FET on 9-30-11
Jen8675309-FET 10-13-11


Becca-Fall/2011
Tamera-11/2011
Kiminsh-Fall/2011
Alwaysangel-Fall/2011
Sunshine1576-Fall/2011
Lyd10-Fall/2011
Anton-Fall/2011
Fruit-Fall/2011
Krrice28-RE appointment moved up to 9-14 for IVF 10/2011
Jasmin-Fall/2011
Rosie84-IVF Late Oct/2011
Cheri76-Day 3 blood work on 9-9-11 for Fall IVF
Kamina-Fall/2011
LauraN-Nov/2011


Neffi211-waiting for AF. Transfer scheduled for 10-28-11
Sky7371-waiting for AF to start BCP for 1st IVF attempt 10-28-11


Blueeyedreamer-on BCP for cycle 10/2011
Kerpupples-on BCP for cycle Fall/2011
JenMink55-Start BCP on 9-14-11 for Fall IVF
Leorira-On BCP for FET 11/2011.



Kendra_n_Michael-on Lupron, estimated ER 9-20-11
K8ielovett-On Menapure. ER Sept/2011
Toniaa-Started Gonal F for IVF Fall/2011



Indigofire-ER 9-13-11, estimated ET 9-16-11




Sunshine and stars-PUPO on 9-12-11. Transferred 2 5day blasts.


RESULTS

[anton]

Hi everyone!

Sorry for being MIA...I’ll try and catch u with everyone...

Fruit- Oh honey! I totally get how you feel about the trying and the disappointment. I am in the same boat as you are, unfortunately, but I still have hope that IT will happen! I also had 6 fresh IVF cycles and 1 FET and still no baby. Only BFN’s. What to do? No matter how much it hurts we have to be strong and overpass it! I wish I had the answers for you, for me, for everyone that’s on this board but I don’t. I can only wish and hope that any day now IT will happen and our betas are going to be sky high! Who knows! Maybe this time we will get our BFP’s! Don’t you give up! Don’t lose faith! I am here for you ((hugs))


Cheri76- Happy belated Birthday!!! I wish you on your next birthday to have your baby in your arms!


Wehavehope- I am praying that everything goes according to your plan and to have your FET on the 30th as you wish! You’ll be PUPO before you know it my friend! ....Tonight’s menu one of my favourite healthy dishes: Chicken skinless boneless marinated (since last night) in olive oil, salt & pepper, paprika, freshly chopped oregano from my garden, fresh rosemary from my garden, cooked on the grill. On the side: Basmati white rice and green salad (cabbage, baby rocket leaves and chopped cucumber, virgin olive oil, lemon and salt. Bon appetite! ...maybe I’ll try take a picture to show to you tomorrow...


Sunshine and stars- Congratulations for being PUPO!!! And transferring 2 blasts sounds great! I am happy for you girl! and I am also proud of you for giving your baby boy heart valves for donation! Bravo! You will be blessed with a child! I am sure of it! Hang in there!


Indigofire- Good Luck today with ER!!!! My prayers are with you and your egg “bunny”!


Leorira- I am so sorry honey. You’ve been through SO much and you definitely don’t deserve any of it! I am sure you are going to be a mommy this time with a take home baby! I wish you that with all my heart! ...I haven’t been through the things you’ve been through but I myself cannot believe that after 2yrs and 7 IVF cycles and still no baby. I could have had a baby by know that could have been 1 ½ yr old. It’s sad to think of what IF....you are such an amazing strong woman and I admire you for being here trying to get your miracle baby! And you will! Don’t you dare give up on that! I am here for you! The New Year will definitely be your year honey! I wish you ONLY happiness from now on my friend!!!! ((hugs))


Akdelp- I can’t wait to cheer you on that BFP of yours! Glad I haven’t missed your FET! Next Thursday you’ll be PUPO!!

Fvrogers- looks like next Thursday is going to be a great day for both you and akdelp! ...I am sorry your DH will be away during that time, be strong! We’ve got all of us here cheering for you and keeping you company! don’t worry everything will be fine!


Jenmink- I sense that this 4th time is going to be the lucky one for you! One BFO is coming up for you!


Sunshine1576- Yay for being without the boss at work! Sounds like you girls are having fun at work and that is great! Good for you for having a job that you enjoy honey! ...any news on your TSH levels?


Margi- Hello mama!!! SO good to hear from you! keep on crashing on this board my friend as there will be lots and lots of BFP’s to congratulate us for this Fall!!! Hey! How are you holding on? When is your due date? It must be SO exciting to meet your twins! You ready? ...What I am I talking about! Of course and you are ready!! (u want to share the names with us?) ((hugs))

Sorry if I left someone behind!!

Question: What is all this CD3, CD21 etc you girls are talking about?! The only CD i know means Compact Disc! And I am sure you girls are not talking about that! ... So what is it & what does it do?! Is this something that I should be on it? If someone can let me know so I can suggest it to my RE I would appreciate it please.

AFM- So, I’ve been quite busy the past few days including the weekend, I had friends visiting over, attending a family wedding from DH side, having dinner with family, spending time in my garden ...my DH is back home and I am SO happy! we have finish watching season 5 of our latest fav sitcom "weeds" and I am now downloading season 6. we are hooked on this and cant wait to see what happens next! season 3 and especially 4 wasn't as good as we expected it but season 5 was hilarious!...I’ve been to a couple of interviews but none is up to my qualifications ...I saw a good one in the newspaper today (Brand Manager for a fashion house – imports well known clothing brands) and I am going to sent my CV and hope for the best...last night my DH made BBQ and my SIL came over with her son and we ate and watch our football team play in the Champions League. btw we won! ... tonight is another football night and my brother is coming over and I am cooking. The menu is posted in wehavehope above

Well, i gave it a lot of thought and decided to go for a PAP smear test. it’s been 2yrs since the last one. I had the last one just before I start my IVF adventure. So, my OB/GYN is the one I have done with the first 4 IVF attempts with. I just love the guy and even if he didn’t bring me my BFP I still believe that he is a great doctor. I hear everyday success stories with him. I have made an appt with him this Friday. What I gave a lot of thought in is not the pap test but that maybe I should ask for his advice on my next steps and maybe go back at him to make those next steps. Both this doctor and the RE I have now are two of the best fertility doctors in my country and both have high success rates. And I love both of them it just didn’t happen so far for us. bBoth of them and their clinics gave the best attention to me and I can only say good words for them both. What i have talked about with my current RE is that in October I should have a mild edno biobsy (kind of mild D&C- Leorira explained it very well in one of her recent posts- and in November start a fresh IVF cycle. We have also agreed to make a PGD on the embryos (if I have enough that is..) and if all good or even one then we proceed with a 5dt. If the result from this cycle is still a negative then my RE has suggested using an ED (egg donor) in our next cycle. I just want to ask my OBGYN’s opinion and if he has any suggestions for us. And I really feel that I should give him another chance to monitor my next cycle. I guess I will see how my appt with him goes on Friday. I am really anxious to start my next cycle and scared more than ever for the outcome. I try to be cautiously optimistic and believe in miracles! that will do the work right!

Baby dust to us all!!

anton

[Cheri76]

Wow! It's hard to stay up to date on this board. There has been tons of activity which is great! Glad to see lots of progress over the last couple of days.

WeHaveHope - Thanks for the birthday wishes. I had a great day with friends and family. It happens to be that I am a hige football fan and that was the beginning of the season so I had people over to watch the game and eat. It was a horrible game, but it was nice to entertain anyway. Thats awesome about the free prenatal samples. I just got a 90 day prescription filled and without insurance it would have been over $200!! Even with insurance, I still paid close to $50. To get them free is a huge score.

Sunshine and Stars - Congrats on being PUPO!! I know it must be so hard for you to receive the letter and have all the reminders of what you lost just as you are trying again. It was an amazing thing that you did and I hope that the good karma comes back to you!! Keep us posted on how you are feeling and whether you are going to POAS.

Indigofire - I sent up some prayers for ERA2020 and can only think that amazing things are coming your way. It does seem that all the starts are aligning and that you will have great success during this cycle.

JenMink55 - Glad that AF is here and things can get started. Sorry to hear about the SIL. Its always hard pretending to be happy for someone when thats you want for yourself. Praying that you get your baby this cycle.

Leora - Thanks for the birthday wishes! Happy Birthday to your DH as well. Your trip options sound amazing!! I wish that my job gave me enough time to travel to Europe. I dont want to go until I can spend at least 3 weeks and that's near impossible. I hope that you have an amazing and successful cycle so that you dont get to go anytime soon. Thats quite a story about your father. Being here in this position, its hard to imagine not wanting anything to do with your children. Although I can understand your worry, I know that will never be you. You love with everything you have and will cherish every moment you get to spend with your babies. I'm thinking about you today as you grieve for your little angel.

Tamera - For some reason receiving that little box of medication is awesome! Its like Christmas in a box. I take everything out, look at it, read the pamphlets. You would think it was some amazing gift that I had been waiting years for. In a way, I guess it is. So exciting!

LauraN - I'm glad that you are getting another chance. I'm praying that your hcg and thyroid get settled and you can start soon.

Akdelp - How exciting that you are ready to get started. It starts going so fast at this point and you will be PUPO before you know it.

Fvrogers - It must be sooo hard with your DH away while you go through this. My ex was in the army and would be gone for months at a time and I remember how hard it was. Anything we can do to help support you, just say it!

Anton - Glad to hear your DH is back!! Your posts always make me sooo hungry. Your menus sound amazing.

AFM - I had my gyno and Re appointment on Monday. They were both informative so thats good thing. The gyno was for endometriosis which they suspect I have, but has never been confirmed. I have had several laporoscopies for cyst removal and ectopic pregnancies, but they never said anything about endo. I guess they were looking for other stuff when they went in or thought I already knew. Anyway, I have a persistant cyst that I have cycled with for close to 2 years. It never affected my estrogen levels so they let it go. Now that i have had several failed cycles, they think it may be an endometrioma that could be affecting egg quality. At first, my gyno said to get an MRI to prepare for surgical removal. Then I went to my RE who said no, it would cause loss of blood supply which is worse. He went over my previous cycles in detail. It seems that even though I get a decent number of eggs and my E2 levels are good, the eggs are not maturing properly for fertilization. At first, he thought it was that I wasnt reacting to the Ovidrel, but then saw that my eggs werent at the MI or MII level, they were GV's!!! Soooo, he thinks that losing more weight and a change in protocol is a better option. He will start me whenever I want to go, but thinks that November/December is the best option. Lose 10 more lbs, have my DH stay on the fertility blend, etc. The protocol will be no BCP, no Lupron on an antagonist cycle so it will be a quick one starting on CD03. He feels that I am being over suppressed with the long Lupron protocol and that the eggs are growing too fast with not enough maturation. When I am ready, I have to call the nurse for a final and she will schedule me right away to get started. Grrr!! I want to start now, but his reasoning makes sense. Looks like its going to be a late Fall cycle for me.

[leorira11]

Antonia -- "CD" = "Cycle Day" --- the first day of your period is CD1 (the first day of your cycle). On average, a woman ovulates on CD14-16 and gets her next period on what would be CD28-30. Hope that helps explain

[anton]

Leorina- OMG! I feel SO stupid! All this time on the boards and I never came across this abbreviation! thank you so much for explaining to me! ...on a good note, I am glad I put a smile on your face!

anton

[fvrogers]

Thanks for your awesome support ladies. As always, I feel so much better and much calmer about my FET next week.

Jennifer - Well I finally told my boss with my second cycle because it was too hard trying to explain having to have every other day off or come in late when I was stimming. My boss is super supportive. Only 2 of my coworkers know the entire story and my IVF drama.

Leora - Sending you hugs and support at this this rough time for you. There are no words to express the pain of a miscarriage. You are so strong with such a positive spirit.

Fruit - Thanks for the support!!! I am still a little nervous, but much better than I was yesterday! I have been thinking about using a taxi. Someone else on another board mentioned that. The more I think about it, it will probably be the easiest way to deal with this and that way I will not have to worry with bothering anyone. I always feel like it is an inconvenience when I as someone to take me, especially if they are working and have to take off from work.

WeHaveHope - Thanks for your support!! You have been awesome. I was so looking forward to us having our transfers together!! But I guess God has a better plan in place. I just pray that everything is working out this way for a reason.

Anton - I am so happy to have you ladies to keep me company as well as keep me from loosing my sanity!!! It is great that you have a doc you can go ask for guidance and other suggestions. I had the endo biopsy a few weeks ago and that is another reason my RE pushed my transfer date up. He felt my lining was looking awesome and that we should capitalize on the lining growth from the biopsy while we can. Sounds like you have a good plan. I hope he has some suggestions for you on Friday.

Cheri - Thanks for the support. My DH is a government contractor and goes overseas for 1-2 months at a time. I am usually OK while he is gone, but with the FET and him not being here when I got my BFN last cycle I am just a little nervous.What are you doing to lose weight?? I know I need to shed some weight myself, granted my RE has never mentioned. But I know all the research shows that it impacts IVF success. November will be here soon - October is right around the corner!!

AFM - I am much better today thanks to you guys!! DH also spent all night on the phone with me shuffling dates, although he will not be here for the transfer. He should be here a few days after - which is a good thing!! We are also trying to squeeze a vacation in during the TWW just so that I do not go completely crazy. The only problem is that we are going to be tempted to BD while away - I just pray we can hold out. I do not want to sound like a perve, but (TMI) it has been since before my last cycle since we have been able to BD!!! He left right after my transfer last time and we did not BD prior to that cycle and that was in JULY!!! This is now SEPT!! We are really dying. So I read an article where they said that sex after transfer may be helpful. I will show it to my RE when I go in Friday for bloodwork and see what he says. Even a week after transfer would be feasible. Just grasping at straws here - in reality it is a small sacrifice for the blessing of a child. But LORD!!

On another note, my coworkers are awesome and they all covered my shifts from 9/23 until 9/28!!! So I will have plenty of time to rest after the transfer. I got in to work and it was all worked out. They do not even know what is going on, but I guess my boss told them I needed help so the all picked up extra shifts to help me out!! I wanted to cry I was so grateful! So I am slowly starting to relax and look forward to the transfer next week.

Take Care!!

Felicia

[WeHaveHope]

Leorina- OMG! I feel SO stupid! All this time on the boards and I never came across this abbreviation! thank you so much for explaining to me! ...on a good note, I am glad I put a smile on your face!

anton

Ha ha, don't feel bad. I didn't know what AF was for a long time on these boards. I was alleys to shy to ask. Boy, do I know what it is now

[LYD10]

Hi everyone - this board is cooking!!!!!
i am going to add my news into the pot as well. I am having a D&C next tuesday because my beta is coming down too slow. I am excited to get this procedure over with and move on to AF and rest cycle and next cycle!

[LauraN]

Lyd10- I know it's hard waiting for the numbers to come down- who knew we would want them to come down so that we could move on to the next step. Mine never got as high as yours, so I didn't have as far to go, but I am still hanging out there with a number when I wish it were zero. At least now it can get to the zero and you can move on. Looks like you and I will be doing our transfers maybe close to the same time. I don't remember, are you doing an FET or a fresh cycle? I'll be doing a fresh cycle sometime in November, just have to wait for AF in October, then start the BCP's, so my AF date in Oct will dictate when I can start my stims in Nov....I'm hoping for an early Oct AF.

[WeHaveHope]

Hi everyone - this board is cooking!!!!!
i am going to add my news into the pot as well. I am having a D&C next tuesday because my beta is coming down too slow. I am excited to get this procedure over with and move on to AF and rest cycle and next cycle!

Lyd10-I know that this Beta rollercoaster is very difficult. At least with the D&C you'll be able to be done with it and get off the rollercoaster sooner then just waiting for the Beta to come down by itself. I know it's very strange to wish for your Beta to drop after praying for it to double after the BFP. I'll admit, it's bitter sweet once the Beta gets to zero. But you need to focus on the fact that this will allow ypu to move on to your next FET which will bring home ypur baby/s. Keeping ypu in my prayers and sending you a BIG hug.

[Kiminsh]

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelou

I thought I would post this quote because after catching up on this busy board, it reminds me of all the comfort and support that everyone here gives and gets!! You are all an inspiration to me

AFM...DH and I have an appt on the 21st to sign all the consent forms. Then we will be performing the AF dance! Here we go again!!!!

[margi26]

CRASHER!!***

Jennifer (Jenminks): Sorry about SIL yesterday..we all understand. Feelings like that are normal. Hang in there...your LO will be here before you know it.

Sunshine/Christy: Love on those furbabies!! Although for you too...before you know it you will need to share their attention with your LO. I bet they will be great with them.

Leora: I posted for you earlier today...sending (((HUGS))) on this difficult day.

Fruit: Happy to keep up with you strong ladies! Remember, it often takes several tries before things stick so never lose hope!! It is not an easy process...hold onto your DH, use these boards as a sounding board--and feel free to PM me anytime. It has been a difficult journey for me, and at my age we were about to throw in the towel, but here I am 30 weeks preggo with twins! (((HUGS)))

Akdelp and WeHaveHope: Your FET’s are around the corner! So excited for you both!

Lyd10: Sorry things have taken so long to resolve for you. I will be stalking and cheering you on with your upcoming cycle. For now--sending you thoughts of peace and ((HUGS)).

Anton: Sweetie!! I am so happy to follow you...you couldn’t keep me from stalking you because I will!! You are always such a ray of sunshine!! These women on this board are so lucky to have you to cycle with them (too bad you couldn’t cook for us too...your food always sounds soooo delicious! ) I am doing fairly well--not going to lie, at my age carrying twins isn’t easy, but will all be worth it when I hold them in my arms! My “official” singelton due date is 11/23, but my OB says he won’t let me go past the week of 11/9. My personal “feeling” is that they will arrive on 11/1/11...we shall see!

Everyone else on this board....stay strong...stay connected to one another.... and tons of Baby Dust to you all!!! This board is the best and you have some FABULOUS cheerleaders here....I have been on the board over a year and had and seen the ups and the downs. I can honestly say I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for the support and love of all the strong ladies on this board. I will continue to crash in here or there if y'all don't mind.

[WeHaveHope]

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelou

I thought I would post this quote because after catching up on this busy board, it reminds me of all the comfort and support that everyone here gives and gets!! You are all an inspiration to me

AFM...DH and I have an appt on the 21st to sign all the consent forms. Then we will be performing the AF dance! Here we go again!!!!

Thank you so much for sharing that beautiful quote. It is very fitting especialy on this board. I definantely could have never made it this far or found the strength to get up and start all over again if it wasn't for the loving and caring friends I met throughout these boards.

[LYD10]

Hi LauraN - i hope we do get to cycle close together. i think i'll be doing mine - fresh lupron cycle - sometime in november/december, too. i have to wait for 2 AFs to pass before i can start BCPs. mine might slide into december - depends how fast my AF comes after my D&C. oh well - i seem to have reconciled myself to the wait.

Margie - i am so glad you are following us. i cant believe your date is coming up so soon! that's just fantastic. just a few more months.
following your story gave me courage to put more embryos in. i am definitely going to be more aggressive going forward - especially that i put in 3 day and not 5 day. and if i end up with twins then i will be ready for bedrest!