Feb/Mar 08 Cycle Buddies

IrishHope · Post by **IrishHope** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:34 pm

RunnerKate - I really think signs or no signs it's all such a mystery until the damn blood test! We are all normal to overanalyze a twinge or no cramps or no twinge...sore bbs is good - I need to research the progesterone/fatigue b/c I am so exhausted every night also...

IrishHope · Post by **IrishHope** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:42 pm

FYI - off the web...I think fatigue is very normal...so anyone on the PIO or any form of Progesterone thought u might find this helpful...

The rise in progesterone that sustains a pregnancy causes many women to feel tired continuously. The rise in HCG might also trigger the tired response too,

Progesterone has a sleepy effect to it and makes women much more tired and want to sleep more or later.

itsgottawork · Post by **itsgottawork** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:16 pm

Sue Hu - I have had HORRIBLE headaches while stimming. I am not really prone to getting them although I do tend to get one every month before AF. But, they usually go away and I don't worry about taking anything then. These are brutal though. I have found that decreasing my exercising helps and getting plenty of water.
Good luck with them! I am now on day 10 of stims and for the last day or two they seem to have gotten a lot better.

JustJenis · Post by **JustJenis** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:49 pm

Thanks all!! You guys are the best. I asked the nurse prior to getting the replies here and she laughed and said "Oh yeah, all very normal". I scheduled myself a spa day tomorrow. Hour massage, mani and pedi!! I requested no scents though cause I can't stand anything that smells lately.

I can't WAIT!!!!!! Should be heaven

kbear4211 · Post by **kbear4211** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:07 pm

THOSE DARN CRAMPS!!! They really mess w/ your head. I had them all during my 2ww my first cycle. I had pulling, I had sharp pains, I had cramps, I had everything and still a BFN. Those darn medicines just mess w/ your head so much. I had every symptom, sore boobs, nausea, the cramping. It is so frustrating. All I can offer is, keep the PMA and try to relax as much as possible. (I know that is so hard and everyone tell us that).

As far as headaches, I find that stims give me headaches as well, and I rarely get them.

Oh well, I am glad everyone is doing okay. I am off to my Acupuncture appointment. Have a great day everyone.

kbat · Post by **kbat** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:02 pm

been having on and again off again cramping. Nothing too major, but sounds like it's par for the course. I've been feeling really tired--hard to get through the work day. Oh well, it's worth it.

indie_rad · Post by **indie_rad** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:59 pm

Ladies - I am officially PUPO now! Had my ET this morning and it was a breeze. We put back the only 2 embies we had - they were graded as 7B and 6B. The doctor said these were considered as good quality. I didn't get a picture of the embies for my refrigerator.. oh well I will save the space for my first u/s

Now I just hope these embies decide to stick and stay in for the next 9 months

I am going to assume that things have worked and pamper myself till the bloody test on 3/10! That might be the best way for me to get thru the 2ww.

JustJenis - the spa day sounds so heavenly.. For the massage do you have to tell them that you are in 2ww so they do things accordingly??

Hang in there ladies.. its hard to resist (and easy for me to say now) but try not to analyze every cramp or other symptoms. In the past that just made the 2ww much much harder for me. Just relax and pamper yourself... you all deserve it!

Good luck to all the stimmers.

JustJenis · Post by **JustJenis** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:39 am

Indie.. I don't know to be honest. I told them I was pregnant and went through Fertility.. AND that i wanted no scents cause right now.. everything makes me yucky. I only get swedish massages which are VERY relaxing. Nothing deep and hurtful for me. Besides I bruise so easily these days I'd look like a battle field LOL!

Sticky Vibes to all !!!!!!! PUPO .. remember that buddies!

J&C · Post by **J&C** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:13 am

Sue - I'm so glad you asked the headache question, because I've been getting them too.

And I never get headaches.

I had my first u/s today after starting stimms. The nurse said all of my follicles were below a size 10. What does that mean?

We add shot #3 (of Menopur) tomorrow.

Sticky baby dust to all!

aims327 · Post by **aims327** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:21 am

J&C - The nurses are measuring all your follicles to determine when you are getting closer to ER. By the time I was ready for ER, my follicles ranged from 15-21. I'm sure everyone is different though on size. They also determine when you are ready by your E2 levels.

Mrs. G · Post by **Mrs. G** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:03 am

kbear4211 wrote:MRS. G: Congratulations on AF your ET will be close to mine. Doesn't it just feel wonderful to be getting the show on the road.

It sure does! That is great! My FET is scheduled For MARCH 19th!! I can't wait!!!

indie_rad - Thank you! I am so excited! Good Luck with your ET! And rest up!

JustJenis - 7 Days! I bet you are so anxious!

IrishHope - I agree with Jenis I would start testing from day 10 after the FET +.

itsgottawork- 13 is good! You should be close! Thank you, Im anxiously awaiting..counting down until the 19th..

Sue Hu - I got HORRIBLE headaches from the lupron and a few with follistim as well.

J&C · Post by **J&C** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 9:36 am

Thanks aims. This is my first IVF cycle, and it's all new to me. Hopefully, we'll see more progress from my u/s on Sunday.

Thanks!

RunnerKate · Post by **RunnerKate** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:30 pm

For the ladies (Irish Hope and Just Jenis), did your doctor make you take Estrogen supplements/Estrodial? I went in for my 8DP 3DT blood work and the RE put me on Estrogen supplements. I was wondering why...and if others had this experience.

RunnerKate · Post by **RunnerKate** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:31 pm

I meant to say for the ladies that are deep into their 2 WW (Just Jenis and Irish Hope)

JustJenis · Post by **JustJenis** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:44 pm

Morning Girlies!!!

Kate -- They did not but I do understand why. They check our bloodwork to make sure that the PIO shots are taking.. which increases the babies being sticky

And the Estrogen as we all.. is a must have with this. Sometimes throughout the drugs the Estrogen drops a little. Which is why they put you on it. It's nothing to worry about. Just making sure all your ducks fall into place hun. I thought for sure I'd be back on the estrogen but I was ok this time. I just went in yesterday.
When do you test hun??? Isn't it coming up ??

*HUGS* How ya feeling? I woke up this morning tired, aren't we all, but otherwise feeling great!!!!

Spa day for MEEEEEE today!

Feb/Mar 08 Cycle Buddies

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