Fall 2010 Cycle Group

[klinger13]

Tammy - No, no, no!! My heart is just breaking for you. I'm glad they moved your beta up to tomorrow and I'm still holding out hope for you. ((((HUGS))))

Lou - Thank you for all that dancing! It worked - AF is finally here!! YESSSS!! So tomorrow I'll call the RE's office to schedule my last screenings and see if I need to start BCPs. Maybe, just maybe, I'll get to move myself on the list soon.

Chili - Wow, what a turn of events for you this weekend! Congrats on being PUPO!!! Those embies are where they need to be now, so you just take it easy and enjoy that pampering.

[BLang4d]

Tammy, I'm still very hopeful for you. You put back 5 so it's a very good possibility that more than one attached and maybe one of those aren't doing so well now, but I wouldn't count them all out just yet. I know you know your body but I'm still hopeful for you

[anacris]

Tammy Ohhhh no!! It can´t be, I am with Lou that maybe you had multiples and there is still one strong baby there and that is why hcg levels drop a little, I will be praying for a good beta tomorrow.

Chili Congrats on being PUPO!

Klinger Yay that AF came... Happy Birthday!

Franny 3 embies that is great! Hope they are snuggling now with their mommy.

babidreamz Welcome, you have found a great source of support, so many brave ladies here.

Lou Great you were given a go to move forward on your cycle.

Tess Welcome to the board, I am sorry about your miscarriage, but good that you are now close to your FET, crossing my fingers everything goes great.

Lauren319 Hope you have lots of perfect follies!

Ryann Sorry about your AF, it sounds awful, but it is a step closer to your FET.

Lauren1171 I used to love feta cheese, now I don´t now ... I wonder the exact same thing, I have heard that with fresh cycles the follicles sometimes produce progesterone after ovulation so I wonder if this is why in my fresh cycle I got a BFP but had a chemical this time with FET since I have PCOS and do not even ovulate on my own. I will ask my doctor on my follow up appointment because I too feel like everything comes out and even though I hate big needles and hate having
to find someone to give me the shot everyday I would feel better with the shot, or both if that is the case.

To all of you thank you so much for your support and thank you for all the nice comments about my boys =)

AFM just waiting for AF so I can schedule my next cycle, I have been feeling it is comming but nothing, going to have my follow up appointment next week, hope it is here by then so I can schedule next cycle. I also hope that he let me begin my cycle from here and travel after a week of beginning, since it is a FET the only thing I have to do for the first week and a half is to take estrogen which I have left over from this cycle anyway so maybe he will say yes and I won't have to be so long away from my boys and DH (he is staying to take care of them)

Ana

[Tiger04]

Victoria - I am so sorry. I know it's devastating. Lots of hugs.

[Tiger04]

Frany- yeah! I'm so happy for you!

Chili- congrats on being pupo!!!

Tammy- this is not what I was expecting...no. no. no. But, I agree, you just don't know yet. okay. I will be stalking you tomorrow waiting to hear the news!

Welcome to everyone new!

Lou - Lots of love! You look awesome in that hat! I'm glad you had a great time at the game.

Klinger - Woohoo! You're getting so close now!

[rypell1985]

Tammy...NO! I just about screamed when I read your post...but like everyone else has said, you just don't know yet! Maybe it was multiples, and maybe the lines just are wrong! I will be checking all day tomorrow to hear how your beta goes. Don't give up hope.

Ana...I will be doing the AF dance for you! I hate that waiting part!!

Lou...Looks like you had a blast at the Sox game! You and DH are so cute together! I hope your MIL's wasn't too boring! I currently see my RE at Loyola. I went to her because I have my endocrinologist, OB/GYN and cardiologist there so I figured it would just be easy with all of my medical records in one place. Since then my OB/GYN has mved to Central DuPage, so already that's one change. I have narrowed down my searching to Hinsdale Hospital and Edwards if and when I do change. I am not too sure of going somewhere any further just because of work. As a teacher I can't just let my boss know that I'll be late to work, so I want to keep it fairly close. I thought about where you go, I just don't know if I could swing a commute. I have a cousin who swears by her RE, but she hasn't gotten back to me with his name. She has 4 kids from 4 IVFs.

Chili...You're PUPO! That's awesome! Your embies are right where they need to be! Sending lots of sticky dust to you!

Klinger...Sorry about your rough week and the pain in your leg. That sucks. I'm so glad AF finally showed up! I hope your last tests get scheduled and look perfect!

Ester...Welcome home Roscoe! I blame you for my recent need for a new puppy We brought our boxer to the pet store because I fell in love with a little doxie and I wanted them to meet. She was down to $299! Unfortunately the little bugger was TERRIFIED of my Boots, so I just couldn't do that to her. Too stressful. We let Boots play with a bulldog that she LOVED...unfortunately he was $1,700 and I just am NOT spending that on a dog right now!

Lauren1171...I have the Crinone, but only used it 1 night before I was cancelled, so I haven' experienced the cheese. Can't wait though! Do you think they will still use that for my FET, or will I swtich to PIO??

To everyone else...thinking of you all! Here's to a good week with some great news for out board!

[Lauren1171]

Tammy - Your post made me so angry and sad! I pray it is not true, and that you get a great beta!


Ryann - For my FET I had to use the Crinone morning and night fir some reason. I think I am going to see if my RE will give me the shot for next time to try. But I have like 40 of these Crinone things here. My copay was $50 for 30 of them which I thought was kind if crazy considering they sent me 5 or 6 Gonal F pens for $25.

[lou71]

klinger --- Yay for the AF dance working! I hope all goes well with your testing. What do you need to have done? I had to have a hysteroscopy after my m/c along with some blood work.

Ana -- I'll start dancing for you next. I looooove to dance and this is a good reason to do it!

Tiger -- Thanks! I don't wear hats too often.... except in winter because I hate being cold and I'm an avid skiier.

Ryann -- I'm the clinical manager of the pharmacy dept of a Catholic hospital which is why we don't have a fertility clinic or insurance that covers anything fertility related. Both OB's in the the practice I go to had children via IVF though. One used Loyola and the other went to CCRM in Colorado. She's trying to get me to go there but I don't think I can swing THAT commute! Hinsdale and Edwards are a little too far south for me since I'm in the north burbs. A lot of women I know went to FCI for their treatment and each and every one of them has had a baby (or two). They have an office for the monitoring real close to me but the procedure clinic is downtown. I didn't start with them because they are a huge clinic and I wanted a more personal approach. I can't complain about the care I've gotten. I have trouble with the late for work thing too. Luckily I don't have a set start time most days so I make my appts for 7AM when the clinic opens and I can usually be at work by 8:30AM which is close to when I arrive other days so no one is the wiser. Holy cow.... 4 kids from IVF?!?! Yes, do find out where the heck your cousin went for her treatment! That's encouraging.

Ester -- Let's get some pics up soon of that cute puppy, ok?

[karin1]

Tammy....you're post made me so sad...my heart dropped. You can't give up hope yet. I am praying that you get positive beta results. Hang in there! It's not over yet.

[karin1]

Chili--Congrats on being PUPO! I would have done the same thing. I'm sure they are just PERFECT! Take it easy so that they can snuggle in.

Klinger--Happy Birthday! Did I miss it? It's been a crazy weekend for us. I hope that you had a fantastic day!

[Osi]

Well, the ride has started now. had my first injection yesterday and again this morning. Not sure if I am getting side effects yet. Time will tell, I guess.

[klinger13]

Osi - Congrats on starting your injections! Did you start with Lupron or stims? Just let me know so I put you in the right spot on the list! (For now I put you in the injectables section.)

Lou - I just need a saline u/s and the pelvic evaluation/trial transfer so nothing major thank goodness.

Ryann - Thanks and it's good to hear from you! Been thinking about you. Has AF let up? I know last week you were saying it was terribly heavy.

Anacris - Thanks and thanks! I'm so glad AF came. She only came like 3 or 4 days later than I was expecting, but that spotting for 2 full weeks before her arrival was really driving me nuts! I kept thinking just come on already LOL.

Karin - Thanks! Any updates on your progress?

dawgs - Good luck with your beta today! Let us know the results as soon as you can.

Teresa - Any news from you? Did you POAS this weekend?

AFM - Still just rejoicing in the fact that AF arrived LOL. Later today DH & I have our IVF group session so we're looking forward to that.

Here's today's list:


-hopefullintime (Dee) – Sept/Oct
-klinger13 (Amanda) – Oct/Nov
-yingz - FET Sept
-karin1 – Sept/Oct
-lauren1171 – Oct/Nov D&C then fresh
-Cheri76
-carebear77 (Carrie)
-Sher – FET Sept/Oct
-moorebaby (Ester) – Nov – f/u appt with RE 10.11
-kbillsy – Sept/Oct
-amanda1979 – Waiting until January
-macfamily
-anacris (Nov)
-Tess69 – FET 9.23
-babidreamz – starting IVM early Oct


-Wondercat – Sept/Oct
-annashope – FET – starts Lupron 10.9
-riogirl71 – moved to early Nov
-rypell1985 (Ryann) – Fresh cancelled, 4 Frozen, FET soon


-nbfun (Nancy) – starting BCPs 9.14, start Lupron 9.28
-taxcplforivf (Ginger) – starts Lupron 9.21, start stims 10.1, ER approx 10.12, ET approx 10.17


-lou71 - start Lupron on 9.7, baseline 9.17 – it’s a go, next SnS 10.1, FET w/ 2 frosties planned for 10.15
-Osi – started injections 9.19


-lauren319 – started Lupron 9.7, start stims 9.14, ER approx 9.25
-jla018 – stimming away
-BLang4d (Brandy) – started BCP 9.3, start Lupron 9.15, start Follistim 9.16
-shahney (Alicia) – started stims 9.16




-dawgs1257 – ER 9.3 w/ ET 9.6, Beta 9.20
-hopeforbabies (Teresa) – started stims 8.28, ER 9.7 w/ ET 9.10, Beta 9.22
-turtle0619 (Franny) – started stims 9.1, ER 9.14 w/ ET 9.17, Beta TBD
-chilipepperrose46 – started stims 9.2, ER 9.15 w/ ET 9.18, Beta TBD


-TammyS – started stims 8.28, Trigger 9.3, ER 9.5 w/ ET 9.8, POAS 9.16 - BFP!!!! Beta 9.22

on your journey
-Krys – going to move on to FET
-DCRunningMama
-Tiger04
-dvcantu7378 (Victoria)

[Osi]

Hiya, i have started my down reg drugs, buserelin injections. I think I am starting to get side effects. All I want to do is eat and sleep. plus i am bloated but only in the side of my tummy where I have taken my injection, is that normal? I want to lie my head on my desk and have a nap. I hope it does not get worse!

[turtle0619]

good morning ladies!

tammy i am praying so hard that you will get a strong beta today and prove those evil HPT's wrong! i'm glad they were willing to move up your beta so you didnt have to stress out for a few more days. i cant wait to hear that you are offically pregnant, and you can relax again.you know i'm gonna be stalking this site all day to hear the good news!! xoxoxo

amanda happy (late) birthday!! yay for AF! i hope you get to move yourself on the list too!!

lou your pics are beautiful! DH and I are huge red sox fans, but its almost impossible to get tickets to any games, but we love a day at the ball park...even though it costs a billion dollars!

es i'm with lou...we MUST see pics of the cute lil puppy!!!

ryann i hope AF is going away...i hate the first AF after a cycle..soooo evil!!

chili yay you're PUPO!!!! i'm sure going up and down stairs is fine (ive been doing it) every doctor says something different. some say bedrest...some say limited activity. i do bedrest for the day of the transfer and the next day i go between the bed and the couch. yesterday i vegged out and watched a bunch of movies, and then i made DH take me on a car ride to CVS so i could get out of the house haha seriously i was soooooo excited to go to CVS (even though he wouldnt let me out of the car)! i'm taking it easy again today, but i made DH promise to take me to the movies tonight so i can be out, but still sitting down. tomorrow i will go back to normal activity!

tiger how are your vaca plans coming?? i cant wait to hear about them!

ana welcome! i'm so sorry about your last cycle, but your babies are adorable!!! love the pic! they are proof that ivf can work, and it should gives us all hope!!

chris and babyluv thank you both so much for crashing in! your support means more to me then you could ever know!! i'm excited for this cycle, but i'm also scared shitless! i know you both know how that feels right?? xoxoxo

afm its been sooooooo nice out this weekend! it made it really hard to stay in and be stuck in bed/ the couch. to make it worse it was the jewish holiday yom kipper friday night/ saturday, and i couldnt go to temple so DH went alone. so i was stuck home alone going crazy. then saturday night we had tickets to see a band play down in boston that we bought last april...DH tried to sell them online, but he couldnt get rid of them...instead of eating the $100.00's i told him to go by himself. then after he left i was like...noooooo come back!! haha i was sooooo bored! thank god for netflix!!
oh and i forgot to tell yall my beta is on 9/29!!
ok back to the couch for me!! i hope everyone has a great day. i'm making DH take me to the movies tonight so i can get out of this freakin house!! hahaha

****much love always****

[Wondercat]

Holy crap, missed a lot! I really, REALLY need to start checking in at least once over the weekend!! Just a quick one, will catch up more later - Chili - I hear you on the "not enough meat" with the shots. I don't know what size needles they have you currently using, but I was able to go down from 2" to 1.5" which made a BIG difference. And BIG congrats on being PUPO!!