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thook
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Post by thook »

Hello Girls.... Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Also hope that all you girls that are on your 2ww are relaxing and letting your DH's take care of you... I know I am. I'm getting spoiled with these foot massages every night.

Jeck- actually that's a pretty normal level for E2 (at least that's what my clinic told me). I was at about 5000 and getting scared that they might cancel me (I guess anything over 6000 and your done). Also congrats on the 25 eggs... you must be uncomfortable right now. I had 23 and it was geting hard for me to walk at times. I wish you all the luck on your EC on Monday. Please keep us posted.

Charity- how is your back doing? Hope it's feeling better....

Nance- congrats on starting your stims... now your on your way for your EC & ET. Hope everything continues to go well for you and you have many follies.

Jstrandlund- WELCOME!!!!! I joined not to long ago and have found that all of these girls are wonderful. They make you feel right at home... don't be afraid to ask questions or for advice. Everyone here is so nice and willing to offer you help or an ear if you need someone to listen. Hope you cycle goes well... keep us updated.

As for me I'm itching for it to be Tuesday already... the 2ww is starting to get at me, but I still have no desire to do a HPT. I'm having some cramping, mood swings, headaches, and my boobs are killing me. I'm hoping these are all signs of a BFP (maybe even 2). Thanks to everyone for listening to me during my 2ww and helping me pass the time.

I wish you all the best of luck with everything.... plenty of BFP's to go around!

Have a Great Weekend!
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Post by Jen J »

Jeck-I am so excited for you! You have so many follies! I am keeping my fingers crossed for a fabulous fertilization rate! I can imagine how uncomfortable you are-the most I have ever had doing IUIs is 7 and that was uncomfotable. Can only imagine how swollen and achy you are. I'll be thinking of you on Monday.

Nance, Haylie, and Aunty-thanks for your words of encouragement. Nance-I know exactly what you mean about not being sure if you can do this more than once. I said the same thing to DH last night. He has been such a support for me through this whole thing. I think he is totally sick of it by now. I think this might be the hardest thing I have ever gone through. I am so happy to have this board to check in with as it's hard to find someone who understands my nervousness, fears, and worries about the whole thing. I have trouble keeping a positive attitude. I just want it to be over already! Aunty, I'll try to remember what you said about EC. I've never been under anesthesia before and it makes me very nervous. I know the risks are small but I know they are there. I'm really looking forward to getting through that part so I can relax a little!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Good luck to those in the 2ww-hope it is going by ok for you guys!
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Post by cmoscar »

Jen J - I too know what you mean. Even if we could afford to do this again, I am almost sure I will not. Having to give myself injections daily, the numerous pills, and the emotional rollercaosters are more than I can stand. I am determined to do this the one time and I just keep telling myself I will get a BFP :!:

2 WW and ET Girls - I am soooo happy for all of you! I went in yesterday for my BW and U/S and there was a gentleman in the lobby holding a picture of the three embryos that had just been transfered back into his wife. He was so happy. This was their third and final try and it was the first time they had three good quality embryos. He was so excited and it was obvious he had been crying. I wish him and his wife lots of luck! You are almost there girls!

ER girls - For those of us doing ER this week. Keep this eggs a cooking! My scan yesterday showed that my smaller eggs are starting to catch up and I will be having my ER on October 4. I am going in on Monday for my final BW and Scan. On Tuesday I have my acupuncture appointment. I am really nervous about this, but there is so much that states it helps. I am also doing it on the day of the tranfser and about 3 days after that. Anyway, I am passing lots of eggie food to all of you. I hope you are all going to have many more eggs than I do (right now it looks like around 10)

Stimming Gals - Don't worry too much right now. This was an easy stage for me because I was actually doing something. I had things to remember and results to look forward to. Keep relaxed and keep those eggs nurished!

Down Regging Girls - You are brave! I was lucky to only have to take estrogen for around two weeks before I started stimming. I had a few hot flashes, but otherwise it was easy. Hang in there you are almost ready to start the race.

For any group I have forgotten. Good Luck! We are all in tough times and we all want one goal. I hope all of us reach that goal and have beautiful babies in 9 months time. It is a hard thing to imagine now, but it will be our month! October is a great month for strange things to happen.
Racheal Matos
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Jen J - I too know what you mean. Even if we could afford to do this again, I am almost sure I will not. Having to give myself injections daily, the numerous pills, and the emotional rollercaosters are more than I can stand. I am determined to do this the one time and I just keep telling myself I will get a BFP :!:

2 WW and ET Girls - I am soooo happy for all of you! I went in yesterday for my BW and U/S and there was a gentleman in the lobby holding a picture of the three embryos that had just been transfered back into his wife. He was so happy. This was their third and final try and it was the first time they had three good quality embryos. He was so excited and it was obvious he had been crying. I wish him and his wife lots of luck! You are almost there girls!

ER girls - For those of us doing ER this week. Keep this eggs a cooking! My scan yesterday showed that my smaller eggs are starting to catch up and I will be having my ER on October 4. I am going in on Monday for my final BW and Scan. On Tuesday I have my acupuncture appointment. I am really nervous about this, but there is so much that states it helps. I am also doing it on the day of the tranfser and about 3 days after that. Anyway, I am passing lots of eggie food to all of you. I hope you are all going to have many more eggs than I do (right now it looks like around 10)

Stimming Gals - Don't worry too much right now. This was an easy stage for me because I was actually doing something. I had things to remember and results to look forward to. Keep relaxed and keep those eggs nurished!

Down Regging Girls - You are brave! I was lucky to only have to take estrogen for around two weeks before I started stimming. I had a few hot flashes, but otherwise it was easy. Hang in there you are almost ready to start the race.

For any group I have forgotten. Good Luck! We are all in tough times and we all want one goal. I hope all of us reach that goal and have beautiful babies in 9 months time. It is a hard thing to imagine now, but it will be our month! October is a great month for strange things to happen.
Racheal Matos
1st IVF - Oct 06 - BFP It's A GIRL!

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Post by cmoscar »

Jen J - I too know what you mean. Even if we could afford to do this again, I am almost sure I will not. Having to give myself injections daily, the numerous pills, and the emotional rollercaosters are more than I can stand. I am determined to do this the one time and I just keep telling myself I will get a BFP :!:

2 WW and ET Girls - I am soooo happy for all of you! I went in yesterday for my BW and U/S and there was a gentleman in the lobby holding a picture of the three embryos that had just been transfered back into his wife. He was so happy. This was their third and final try and it was the first time they had three good quality embryos. He was so excited and it was obvious he had been crying. I wish him and his wife lots of luck! You are almost there girls!

ER girls - For those of us doing ER this week. Keep this eggs a cooking! My scan yesterday showed that my smaller eggs are starting to catch up and I will be having my ER on October 4. I am going in on Monday for my final BW and Scan. On Tuesday I have my acupuncture appointment. I am really nervous about this, but there is so much that states it helps. I am also doing it on the day of the tranfser and about 3 days after that. Anyway, I am passing lots of eggie food to all of you. I hope you are all going to have many more eggs than I do (right now it looks like around 10)

Stimming Gals - Don't worry too much right now. This was an easy stage for me because I was actually doing something. I had things to remember and results to look forward to. Keep relaxed and keep those eggs nurished!

Down Regging Girls - You are brave! I was lucky to only have to take estrogen for around two weeks before I started stimming. I had a few hot flashes, but otherwise it was easy. Hang in there you are almost ready to start the race.

For any group I have forgotten. Good Luck! We are all in tough times and we all want one goal. I hope all of us reach that goal and have beautiful babies in 9 months time. It is a hard thing to imagine now, but it will be our month! October is a great month for strange things to happen.
Racheal Matos
1st IVF - Oct 06 - BFP It's A GIRL!

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Post by Haylie »

Welcome Jstrandud!! You have come to the right place, I don't know how I would cope without all these lovely ladies!!

Jeck - 25 eggs wow- I can't imagine how uncomfy you must be, I had 18 and I was walking like a constipated duck!! I'll be thinking of you in the morning and waiting to hear how you get on, good luck.

Tasha - good luck for tuesday you'll be fine, the anasethetic is the best part!

Racheal - will also be thinking of you on Weds and to all the others doing ER this week, wishing you all the best of luck.

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Post by cowgirlclass »

Jeck BIG CONGRATS!!!!!! I am so happy for you and I know how GREAT it feels to get to that point. I will say a prayer for you.

Thook, you are in my thoughts and prayers and I will be praying for that BFP for you on Tuesday! I do not know how you are not tempted to do the HPT. I am only on day 3 of my 2WW and I am sitting here thinking maybe I could do one Thursday. I know I'm a bad girl! :-)

jstrandlund, big welcome and good luck with that BFP!


To the rest of you, I am so excited everyone is well on there way and doing so well. :-) You girls are in my thoughts and prayers and sending baby dust to all of you!

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cowgirl--thanks so much for the thoughts and prayers!!! I really appreciate it!!! I am excited too!! I didn't feel so great yesterday after my scan, I guess too much pressure from that wand!! I feel better today!!

Haylie--You made me laugh at your duck!! That is what I felt like yesterday after my scan, big time!!! I am going to try to go to church today and then I am resting on the couch the rest of the day!!!

cmoscar--You story brought tears to my eyes, I sure hope that couple gets their wish!!! We all deserve after all that we have put our bodies thru!!! Good luck on your scan and ER on Tuesday!!!!!! Will you do a 3 day transfer or a 5 day transfer??? I will be going for a 5 day transfer (God willing) or at least I did last time...

JenJ--Thanks for the thoughts!!! How is things going with the stims are you feeling better??? Jen I have had many many surgeries in my life and take it from me, the stuff they use on EC is usually great!! LOL!!! They knock you out but its not like they do for a real surgery... When you wake up from this, it kind of feels like you are waking up from a great afternoon nap!!! Now don't make a liar out me, okay!!! LOL!!! How is your sweet little boy doing?? When is your mom going to start helping out?? Is she going to come stay with you or is your little boy going to go stay with her??? I know how much this is a rollercoster ride and I am sure it is much hard when you add in taking care of a child during all this!!

Thook--THANK YOU!! for answering my concerns about my E2 levels. I have never went to the clinic on a Saturaday and when they get your levels they call and leave your levels on your voice mail box, So when I got levels and my instructions to take HCG last night, it wasn't where I could call my nurse and ask her questions because I knew no one was at the clinic and I did'nt want to make an after hours call... Gosh Tuesday is getting close!!! I am so excited for you!!!!

Hope you all are having a great sunday!!! Will check in on you guys later today!!!
Jeck
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FET 7/06 -ve
2nd IVF 10/06 lost @ 5w4d *8 Frosties Left
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Post by jstrandlund »

Hey Jeck, Thanks for the warm welcome!! I am actually not experiencing any side effects from the Lupron. My body seems to handling the new drug without difficulty. Thanks goodness. The plan is to begin stim meds on the 6th based on the results of the ultrasound on the 3rd.
I just noticed that today is the 2nd of October which means you are having the EC done today. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
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Post by lori »

Cowgirl, I know the temptation to do any early HPT.... I did one when I had my first IVF. No matter the results, it will leave you guessing... If it's positive, then it could be from the HCG shot still in your system. If it's negative, it might just be too early and then you will be depressed even though you may be PG! I didn't do one my 2nd time and I threw all of them away so I couldn't be tempted! I will not do one this time either. We have our test on the same day so we can stay strong togehter! You can keep me true to my word - it is so tempting!

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2nd IVF/ ICSI 4/06- twins, m/c 8wks
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Hey Ladies,how are you all..

Jeck,oh my,i hope you're not too uncomfortable,and cant wait till tommorow to see how many eggs you get,hope all goes well my friend and i'll be thinking of you..let us know when your able,how many eggs you get..Take care ..

Well,i've been giving myself a few days off waiting patiently for AF to arrive..wooo hooo..THE WITCH IS HERE..so went to my clinic and collected my drugs,start them Monday at 9pm,this time im doing them in my tummy,last few times ive done them in my thighs,so hopefully the change will help me achieve that elusive BFP..

Now that im finally on the rollercoaster again i'll keep up with the posts and get reaquainted with everyone,so im sorry no personals,give me a day or two to catch up please...

Was reading an earlier post (sorry not sure who by!!) but im the same i feel like im addicted to this board even though ive not posted for a while,im constantly logging on to check who's where with tmt,i think this board keeps me sane,without you ladies and this board id drive myself and DP crazy, so thank you all..

Take care everyone,loads of baby dust to everyone..Hugs,Nicola..xxx
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Post by BecP »

Hello All

I've been away for a while, but I am back. Down regging successfully completed and I've been stabbing away with the Menopur for 6 days now.

I have my first scan to look at my follies tomorrow so quite excited!!!

Glad to see so many of you on this thread. My EC is planned for 9 Oct with pregnancy test on 25 Oct. Not long now. I have just looked on the Sept board, and it was a sad month with not many BFPs. I am hoping that October is a better month for all of us.

Take Care and happy stimming - Drink that milk and water!!!
Bec
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BecP-- Welcome back!!! Glad things are going well for you!!! I will update you on the list!!!

Nictor!!-Hey Girl!! I am feeling pretty good today. I think the scan made my bulging ovaries a little uncomfortable. I think I was hurting more than I realized and was a little snappy with hubby last night!! LOL!! Oh well, that most likely is the 1st of many during the next couple of weeks... I didn't have a big enough syringe to hold the whole amount of HCG, so hubby had to give me 2 shots last night!! :shock:

I have a question for you ladies. The ladies at church are having a girls night out on Friday, most likely dinner and maybe a movie. My question is my transfer is most likely on Saturday morning, do you think I should go or should I just rest the night before my transfer???
Jeck
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FET 7/06 -ve
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Image 2WW Image
thook....Testing Oct. 3rd....
Cowgirlclass....Testing Oct. 10th.....
Lori....Testing Oct 10th.....
Malinka....Testing Oct 12th.....
gina.s....Testing Oct.....
Haylie....Testing Oct 12th.....

Image Egg Collection/Egg Transfer Image
Jenn....Sept 22 ..... EC pos Oct 5th or 6th!!!
Jeck....Sept 23rd ..... EC Oct 2nd ET Oct 7th!!!
cmoscar....Sept 23rd .....EC pos Oct 2nd, 3rd or 4th!!!
BelieveBaby....Sept 25th ..... EC pos Oct 5th or 6th!!!
BecP.... EC pos Oct 9th Testing 25th

Image Stimming Image
rparsons....Sept 29th .....
Charity....Sept 28th .....Scan Oct 2nd!
JenJ....Sept 27th .....Scan Oct 4th!
Aunty Pebbles....Sept 28th .....Scan Oct 3rd!
Nance....Sept 29th .....

Image Downregging Image
jstrandlund.... Sept 25th.....Lupron
Jenthan....September 29th.....Buseralin
Nictor....Oct 2nd.....Buseralin
Jovigal.... Oct 11th.....Lupron
Dory....September 17th.....BCP (Lupron 17th Oct)
Jordan22 ....October 11th.....Lupron
CasyP ....October 13th.....
Jen1d ....October 1st.....

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Januska Hope your cycle is going well!!
ampmed1 Hope your cycle is going well!!
dvrdab Hope your cycle is going well!!
KF'06 Hope your cycle is going well!!
AMD Hope your cycle is going well!!

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cheekymonkey Dec. cycle!!!
Jeck
1st IVF 3/06 lost @ 8w3d
FET 7/06 -ve
2nd IVF 10/06 lost @ 5w4d *8 Frosties Left
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Post by jenn »

Hello!

I was away for 2 days and now I am completely lost!!

JECK- I am so excited for you!! tomorrow is the big day!! I'll be thinking of you!

I go for a scan tomorrow morning and bloodwork. I am praying they tell me that I can stop stimming and that it is time for EC. I'm tired of those shots. I am ready for the next round of shots.

Cmoscar- you are going to Dr. tomorrow too. Good luck!! You have EC this week right?? I bet you are excited!! Did you camp this weekend?


Welcome jstrandlund!! :lol:

I'm praying for all of you in your 2ww. Hope the time flies until you get your great news!!

take care everyone!!
Jenn


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