JAN/FEB/MAR 2009 Ladies!!! :arrow:
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CT_Michele
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Espinozal- I am so sorry to hear your news. I hope your FET is the one and third time will be your charm. You can come and join on the march/april thread if you like. Sisi is over there too.
Me- 28 DH- 33 Male Factor
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
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waiting for 4
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the nurse just called and said i need to go from 175 of follistim to 150 tonight, 125 tomorrow night and 100 sunday. im bummed that my estrogen is high enough to warrant this but i guess it means my body is responding well.
my PMA is dwindling a little... I hope monday's appt goes better.
my PMA is dwindling a little... I hope monday's appt goes better.
Me 25, DH 27
10X clomid, 3 w/IUI
IVF 1- BFP, MC@9 wks
IVF 2- BFN
husband laid off- no infertility coverage
3X with femara, all BFN's but has regulated my cycle and FINALLY got positives on ovulation test
Currently on my 4th cycle with femara
10X clomid, 3 w/IUI
IVF 1- BFP, MC@9 wks
IVF 2- BFN
husband laid off- no infertility coverage
3X with femara, all BFN's but has regulated my cycle and FINALLY got positives on ovulation test
Currently on my 4th cycle with femara
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nursegator
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Hi Ladies,
I'm a nuB here and would love to have some Feb/March cycle buddies for my first IVF.
I've been on BCPs since December. The nurse instructed me to skip the placebo pills, so I thought, "this is great! No AF for 2+ months". Well, the joke's on me, AF has not stopped since I began taking them. Told RE, but he's not concerned. Just curious, anyone else have this issue or am I just "lucky"
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I start Lupron Feb 2nd. Do I need to do anything else to join this group?
Good luck to everyone--- tons of babydust, sticky embryos and receptive uteruses!!!
I'm a nuB here and would love to have some Feb/March cycle buddies for my first IVF.
I've been on BCPs since December. The nurse instructed me to skip the placebo pills, so I thought, "this is great! No AF for 2+ months". Well, the joke's on me, AF has not stopped since I began taking them. Told RE, but he's not concerned. Just curious, anyone else have this issue or am I just "lucky"
?I start Lupron Feb 2nd. Do I need to do anything else to join this group?
Good luck to everyone--- tons of babydust, sticky embryos and receptive uteruses!!!
Hi Ladies-
I am alittle overwhelmed!! I got my meds deliverd this morning and I and OMG those needles are huge!! But beyond that I also noticed that I have Folistim and Ganirelix. Has anybody else taken two different types of stims?
Espinozinal- I am very sorry about your BFN
. i agree with Sisi that you are the only one who can make that decision but if I where you I would jump right back in. Good luck
I am alittle overwhelmed!! I got my meds deliverd this morning and I and OMG those needles are huge!! But beyond that I also noticed that I have Folistim and Ganirelix. Has anybody else taken two different types of stims?
Espinozinal- I am very sorry about your BFN
. i agree with Sisi that you are the only one who can make that decision but if I where you I would jump right back in. Good luckMe- Jodi 35
DH- Richard 38
TTC- since 12/07
BFP- 03/08
Ectopic 04/08
IVF#1 Feb ER
Jan 30th start stimms
Feb 12th E/R
Feb14th E/T just 1 embryo
DH- Richard 38
TTC- since 12/07
BFP- 03/08
Ectopic 04/08
IVF#1 Feb ER
Jan 30th start stimms
Feb 12th E/R
Feb14th E/T just 1 embryo
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CT_Michele
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Nursegator- welcome to the group. Sounds like our cycles will be fairly close together. I start stims on feb 20 as long as I don;t hit any snags along the way
jmomma- on my last cycle I used those 2 meds. I used follistim and menopur for stimulation and then generelix I started about halfway through to prevent ovulation. Then I used ovidrel to trigger. Welcome to the boards and good luck on your cycle.
jmomma- on my last cycle I used those 2 meds. I used follistim and menopur for stimulation and then generelix I started about halfway through to prevent ovulation. Then I used ovidrel to trigger. Welcome to the boards and good luck on your cycle.
Me- 28 DH- 33 Male Factor
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
Sorry guys for the short MIA. I started stimming this morning. Funny thing is that after i did my shots i have been cramping and its usually on the side i did my shot on. Oh boy i know its all in my head hehe. I want to thank you guys for reading my vent. I was feeling down counting down for today but i feel 100% better.
Congrats on our 1st BFP (Tkat). I hope there are many more to come. Espinozal23 sorry to hear about your BFN. I see you are already planning for a FET in March which is awesome.
Congrats on our 1st BFP (Tkat). I hope there are many more to come. Espinozal23 sorry to hear about your BFN. I see you are already planning for a FET in March which is awesome.
IVF #1: Oct '08- BFN
IVF #2: Feb '09- BFP (Chem)
IVF #3: May '09- BFP
(Triplets lost at 21.5 weeks- Preterm Labor)
BFP: Natural Pregnancy March '10
Little Frank Manuel arrived 11.20.10
June '11 natural BFP sadly ending in miscarriage :(
IVF #2: Feb '09- BFP (Chem)
IVF #3: May '09- BFP
(Triplets lost at 21.5 weeks- Preterm Labor)
BFP: Natural Pregnancy March '10
Little Frank Manuel arrived 11.20.10
June '11 natural BFP sadly ending in miscarriage :(
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nursegator
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CT_Michele- Thanks for the welcome! I don't have a lot of imformation yet. I still have the IVF orientation to go to next week 
. I start Lupron Feb. 2. My baseline U/S is on Feb 12-- so I guess the stimming starts Feb 13? I'm still trying to figure all of this out-- including all of the acronyms on this board 
I'm very happy to read your post about the success you had with your first IVF. I hope your second cycle will be just as productive!
Congratulations, Tkat!! So wonderful to read your good news and hope that this board will be FULL of the same happy news in the weeks to come.
Espinozal23- Sorry to hear about your BFN. I'm looking forward to seeing your BFP very, very soon. Good luck in March.
. I start Lupron Feb. 2. My baseline U/S is on Feb 12-- so I guess the stimming starts Feb 13? I'm still trying to figure all of this out-- including all of the acronyms on this board I'm very happy to read your post about the success you had with your first IVF. I hope your second cycle will be just as productive!Congratulations, Tkat!! So wonderful to read your good news and hope that this board will be FULL of the same happy news in the weeks to come.
Espinozal23- Sorry to hear about your BFN. I'm looking forward to seeing your BFP very, very soon. Good luck in March.
TKAT- I am so happy for you, and I bet you are super excited. I am wishing you the best.
JennLB YAY for all the follies you are growing. That is kind of neat that your doctor does nto give you nubers.I hope your ER goes well, and I am wishing you lots of baby dust.
Waiting for 4- Great to hear you have so many mature follies. Will you trigger soon, and how do the mesure your lining?
espinozal23- Sorry your HPT is negative I wish you lots of baby dust in March.
Lady J- It is crazy how much the meds can be. I might be in the same boat as you if this cycle does not work. I am glad you will start stimming soon.
Rosario- Congrats on your stimming and lots of baby dust.
Well I went to my appointment this morning and I think all is well. I have 2+ follies on each side. They say I have a lot more, but still to small to measure. I think the nurse said my Estradol level is 431, and she said that is really good. Does that sound right? She had me start my Ganirelix today, and I will do that once a day. She said to skip my appointment tomorrow and they will see me on Sunday. Does this all sound like positive progress?
JennLB YAY for all the follies you are growing. That is kind of neat that your doctor does nto give you nubers.I hope your ER goes well, and I am wishing you lots of baby dust.
Waiting for 4- Great to hear you have so many mature follies. Will you trigger soon, and how do the mesure your lining?
espinozal23- Sorry your HPT is negative I wish you lots of baby dust in March.
Lady J- It is crazy how much the meds can be. I might be in the same boat as you if this cycle does not work. I am glad you will start stimming soon.
Rosario- Congrats on your stimming and lots of baby dust.
Well I went to my appointment this morning and I think all is well. I have 2+ follies on each side. They say I have a lot more, but still to small to measure. I think the nurse said my Estradol level is 431, and she said that is really good. Does that sound right? She had me start my Ganirelix today, and I will do that once a day. She said to skip my appointment tomorrow and they will see me on Sunday. Does this all sound like positive progress?
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mandeekins
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TKAT - CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy with TWINS!
Espinozal23 - I'm so sorry for the BFN, but I can only hope I can handle that as well as it seems you are.
As for the powerade question - My nurse told me to drink lots of gatorade and it's something to do with salt keeping fluid in your cells? I was still a little loopy on my pain meds but I remember asking if I should be taking in that much salt and was assured that I should for now!
Lady J - I'm here, but I don't post often enough I guess, my posts get lost in the crowd! We actually had ET today!
I am so excited, but it was bittersweet because DH could not join me today
With starting the new job he doesn’t want to rock the boat while on probation and ask for time off. I completely understand though, and I took my mom with me. She got to be in the room while everything happened, right by my side. How many moms can say they were in the room when their daughter got pregnant? LOL I’m sure this will be a family joke for years to come.
So at the egg retrieval we got 13 eggs. Out of the 13 eggs, only 8 were mature and of those 8, we had 6 normally fertilize. Today we had 2 really good embryos to transfer and 2 good embryos to freeze (I saw some numbers but didn't get them down). The doctor at first said that the other two looked like they might have stopped dividing and they probably were not good. However, during the transfer the embryologist came in and said one of them had divided again! Woohoo…we have 3 embryos that will be frozen for back ups now!
As for right now, I'm drinking tons of gatorade and peeing like crazy! I've been chilling this week at home. I noticed for the first time this week after ER that the negative feelings set in. I started doubting everything! Then this a.m. when the nurse was supposed to call and didn't I freaked out. Of course, all I could think was that we had no embryos left! After waiting an hour and half past when I should've heard, we got the call to come on down! Whew! Then when I got the report and saw all had made it but one and that the two we transfered were more than 9 cells, I was a lot more positive and hopeful. I think it's these dang POI shots that make me depressed.
Anyway, since DH couldn't be there RE let me push the button on the u/s to print all kinds of pictures for him and we got a picture of the two we transferred! I'm in love with that picture right now!
So from here on out...PMA, PMA, PMA...lots of Baby dust and STICKY vibes thrown in!
Espinozal23 - I'm so sorry for the BFN, but I can only hope I can handle that as well as it seems you are.
As for the powerade question - My nurse told me to drink lots of gatorade and it's something to do with salt keeping fluid in your cells? I was still a little loopy on my pain meds but I remember asking if I should be taking in that much salt and was assured that I should for now!
Lady J - I'm here, but I don't post often enough I guess, my posts get lost in the crowd! We actually had ET today!
I am so excited, but it was bittersweet because DH could not join me today
With starting the new job he doesn’t want to rock the boat while on probation and ask for time off. I completely understand though, and I took my mom with me. She got to be in the room while everything happened, right by my side. How many moms can say they were in the room when their daughter got pregnant? LOL I’m sure this will be a family joke for years to come. So at the egg retrieval we got 13 eggs. Out of the 13 eggs, only 8 were mature and of those 8, we had 6 normally fertilize. Today we had 2 really good embryos to transfer and 2 good embryos to freeze (I saw some numbers but didn't get them down). The doctor at first said that the other two looked like they might have stopped dividing and they probably were not good. However, during the transfer the embryologist came in and said one of them had divided again! Woohoo…we have 3 embryos that will be frozen for back ups now!
As for right now, I'm drinking tons of gatorade and peeing like crazy! I've been chilling this week at home. I noticed for the first time this week after ER that the negative feelings set in. I started doubting everything! Then this a.m. when the nurse was supposed to call and didn't I freaked out. Of course, all I could think was that we had no embryos left! After waiting an hour and half past when I should've heard, we got the call to come on down! Whew! Then when I got the report and saw all had made it but one and that the two we transfered were more than 9 cells, I was a lot more positive and hopeful. I think it's these dang POI shots that make me depressed.
Anyway, since DH couldn't be there RE let me push the button on the u/s to print all kinds of pictures for him and we got a picture of the two we transferred! I'm in love with that picture right now!
So from here on out...PMA, PMA, PMA...lots of Baby dust and STICKY vibes thrown in!
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IVF #1
BETA - 2/06 - BFP 893!!!!
IVF #1
BETA - 2/06 - BFP 893!!!!
Hello ladies, sorry that I have been MIA. I work 7pm-7am and I have been sleeping all my days off. This lupron/estradiol are kicking my butt. I had my u/s today(friday) and the RE said the lining was 11(don't know if that is good or not). I have another u/s on Monday and then he will let me know when to start the progesterone so we can do the FET. I will keep you posted. I am so emotional, I cry over everything.
Espinozal23--sorry to hear about the PFN, I am doing the FET and after talking to the RE back in Nov and deciding to do it at the beginning of Jan, AF never arrived when it was suppose to and things got delayed. So if you are ready for another one then I say go for it. So far FET is not as stressful, well the stimming part of it. The emotional part is still the same. Good luck with your decision and keep us posted.
TKAT-CONGRADULATIONS, may you have a healthy and wonderful pregnancy with your twins.
Lady J-PMA and baby dust your way.
Sisi1-sorry to hear about your cycle
Well ladies I guess I should go back to work and take care of some sick kids. Have a good weekend
Espinozal23--sorry to hear about the PFN, I am doing the FET and after talking to the RE back in Nov and deciding to do it at the beginning of Jan, AF never arrived when it was suppose to and things got delayed. So if you are ready for another one then I say go for it. So far FET is not as stressful, well the stimming part of it. The emotional part is still the same. Good luck with your decision and keep us posted.
TKAT-CONGRADULATIONS, may you have a healthy and wonderful pregnancy with your twins.
Lady J-PMA and baby dust your way.
Sisi1-sorry to hear about your cycle
Well ladies I guess I should go back to work and take care of some sick kids. Have a good weekend
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waiting for 4
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Molly- I trigger next Wednesday (unless something changes) for a ER on Friday. They measure my lining the same way the do the follicles on the US .
I had a great night last night with my girl friends... got a little drunk haha. Hopefully that'll be the last time I get to do that for 9 months?!
Have a great weekend ladies!
I had a great night last night with my girl friends... got a little drunk haha. Hopefully that'll be the last time I get to do that for 9 months?!
Have a great weekend ladies!
Me 25, DH 27
10X clomid, 3 w/IUI
IVF 1- BFP, MC@9 wks
IVF 2- BFN
husband laid off- no infertility coverage
3X with femara, all BFN's but has regulated my cycle and FINALLY got positives on ovulation test
Currently on my 4th cycle with femara
10X clomid, 3 w/IUI
IVF 1- BFP, MC@9 wks
IVF 2- BFN
husband laid off- no infertility coverage
3X with femara, all BFN's but has regulated my cycle and FINALLY got positives on ovulation test
Currently on my 4th cycle with femara
Joining in
Hi Ladies,
I am new to all of this (IVF and participating on a message board).
I finally think I have a handle on all of the lingo and I just can't keep lurking. You all seem like such wonderful women and I want to add my supprt to you all, as well as share my situation.
I am 36, dh is 37, ttc since 2000. Had some terrible experiences with doctors and now have finally been taken seriously. We hope to have ICSI done in early March. I just have to go in on Tuesday for a hysteroscopy to be sure all is clear. I had an HSG 1.5 yrs ago that seemed clear, so I have high hopes. If that's the case I start a nasal spray on Feb. 9. Yeah!
I have learned a lot from you ladies, and have even teared up with excitement over tkat's BFP!! Congratulations tkat!
I admire the strength of those who have had to try repeatedly. Now I know I can survive it, too!
Looking forward to seeing many more BFPs being posted!
k
I am new to all of this (IVF and participating on a message board).
I finally think I have a handle on all of the lingo and I just can't keep lurking. You all seem like such wonderful women and I want to add my supprt to you all, as well as share my situation.
I am 36, dh is 37, ttc since 2000. Had some terrible experiences with doctors and now have finally been taken seriously. We hope to have ICSI done in early March. I just have to go in on Tuesday for a hysteroscopy to be sure all is clear. I had an HSG 1.5 yrs ago that seemed clear, so I have high hopes. If that's the case I start a nasal spray on Feb. 9. Yeah!
I have learned a lot from you ladies, and have even teared up with excitement over tkat's BFP!! Congratulations tkat!
I admire the strength of those who have had to try repeatedly. Now I know I can survive it, too!
Looking forward to seeing many more BFPs being posted!
k
So i am definitely not going nuts well at least not yet. I had my third shot this morning. I am doing 300IU of Gonal-f 2x day. Well like i mentioned last night after my shot i feel crampy and guess what??? Again it happened this morning. These follies must be popping up like popcorn. Last cycle i stimmed for 14-15 days but i have a feeling that might not be the case this time around. I just want good quality embies and lets hope all will be well. Happy Saturday!!!
IVF #1: Oct '08- BFN
IVF #2: Feb '09- BFP (Chem)
IVF #3: May '09- BFP
(Triplets lost at 21.5 weeks- Preterm Labor)
BFP: Natural Pregnancy March '10
Little Frank Manuel arrived 11.20.10
June '11 natural BFP sadly ending in miscarriage :(
IVF #2: Feb '09- BFP (Chem)
IVF #3: May '09- BFP
(Triplets lost at 21.5 weeks- Preterm Labor)
BFP: Natural Pregnancy March '10
Little Frank Manuel arrived 11.20.10
June '11 natural BFP sadly ending in miscarriage :(
WOW! We have alot going on!! It's hard to keep up....
tkat: Congratualtions!!! I am so excited for you and your dh!!!
espinozal: I'm so sorry! If you are ready I would jump right back in!
CT_Michele: I just voted for your little Ella. She is adorable!!
Rosairo: I start taking my shots today as well but I have to take them between 6pm to 9pm. I'm taking GonalF and Low Dose HCG. I wish you the best!!!
mandeekins: sticky baby dust to you!!! Your BFP is right around the corner!!! There is a slight chance that my dh may not be able to go to ET with me either because of work, but it just depends on what day it falls on. My mom will be in FL so I'm not sure who I will be able to get to go with me if he can not make it!! : (
Welcome to all the newbie's. Im sure you will love this board as much as I do. The ladies have been wonderful!!! and so informed! PMA and baby dust to you all!!
OK! My meds showed up this morning. I was running around the house jumping and screaming. My dh and kids thought I was a total nut case. I tore into that box like a 5 year old at Christams time!!! My dh said he didn't know why I was so excited to see all those needles, he thought I should be scared!! I won't be scared until this evening when I have to start taking them. LOL. I go back to see RE everyday next week (except Monday). They are 1-1/2 hrs away. I'm going to be so sick of that drive and I'm going to be sooo behind at work!! Oh well it will all be worth it in the end!!
Can anyone give me an idea of how much Ganierelex (sp?) is? I luckily had some that was donated to me and was curious as to how much that saved me. The meds so far have cost me over $1200!! Needless to say I did not have insurance help! Everyone enjoy your weekend!!!!!
tkat: Congratualtions!!! I am so excited for you and your dh!!!
espinozal: I'm so sorry! If you are ready I would jump right back in!
CT_Michele: I just voted for your little Ella. She is adorable!!
Rosairo: I start taking my shots today as well but I have to take them between 6pm to 9pm. I'm taking GonalF and Low Dose HCG. I wish you the best!!!
mandeekins: sticky baby dust to you!!! Your BFP is right around the corner!!! There is a slight chance that my dh may not be able to go to ET with me either because of work, but it just depends on what day it falls on. My mom will be in FL so I'm not sure who I will be able to get to go with me if he can not make it!! : (
Welcome to all the newbie's. Im sure you will love this board as much as I do. The ladies have been wonderful!!! and so informed! PMA and baby dust to you all!!
OK! My meds showed up this morning. I was running around the house jumping and screaming. My dh and kids thought I was a total nut case. I tore into that box like a 5 year old at Christams time!!! My dh said he didn't know why I was so excited to see all those needles, he thought I should be scared!! I won't be scared until this evening when I have to start taking them. LOL. I go back to see RE everyday next week (except Monday). They are 1-1/2 hrs away. I'm going to be so sick of that drive and I'm going to be sooo behind at work!! Oh well it will all be worth it in the end!!
Can anyone give me an idea of how much Ganierelex (sp?) is? I luckily had some that was donated to me and was curious as to how much that saved me. The meds so far have cost me over $1200!! Needless to say I did not have insurance help! Everyone enjoy your weekend!!!!!
ME: 32 DH:29
Tubal removal 6/98
IVF #1 JAN/FEB 2009
1/24 - 300iu Gonal F 10iu low HCG
Tubal removal 6/98
IVF #1 JAN/FEB 2009
1/24 - 300iu Gonal F 10iu low HCG
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prayin4BFP
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I too have been MIA but not for lack of reading...just lack of anything going on in my life. Have been on mostly he same protocol as last time. Went to have BW and Sono this morning and I start Antagon tonight. So far 14 follicles are brewing and everything looks good...or so they say. I had 18 last time so I wondering what I am doing differently that I have less but its nothing I think. Well except this cycle has seemed to be more stressful mentally for me. I need to relax.
Tkat...congrats on the BFP! How wonderful.
espinozal...sorry about the BFN. I am thinking of you.
mandeekins...how nice your mom was able to go with you to ET. I worry about that for myself since DH travels so much and I wouldnt have anyone to go with me since I havent really told anyone about the IVF.
Welcome to all the newbies...this board sure makes the journey easier.
kcraven...I dont know what Ganarelix retails for but I am paying about $300 for 6 shots and thats with insurance. Thankfully thats all I really needed to buy for this cycle since my RE helped me out with donated meds.
Well i guess thats it. Things here are calm and I have been trying to purge some stuff to get ready to start packing up our house. We move the 1st week in March so I think it would be best if I get most things in order now.
Tkat...congrats on the BFP! How wonderful.
espinozal...sorry about the BFN. I am thinking of you.
mandeekins...how nice your mom was able to go with you to ET. I worry about that for myself since DH travels so much and I wouldnt have anyone to go with me since I havent really told anyone about the IVF.
Welcome to all the newbies...this board sure makes the journey easier.
kcraven...I dont know what Ganarelix retails for but I am paying about $300 for 6 shots and thats with insurance. Thankfully thats all I really needed to buy for this cycle since my RE helped me out with donated meds.
Well i guess thats it. Things here are calm and I have been trying to purge some stuff to get ready to start packing up our house. We move the 1st week in March so I think it would be best if I get most things in order now.