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

[blueeyedreamer]

Maria- what does the ffn test measure? How do they know labor won't start? What does the cervix funneling mean?

Someone tell me more about the pineapple mint juice!

Kynlee- huge congrats!

My suppression check was right on target. All good to go.

[WeHaveHope]

Kynlee-I am so absolutely delighted for you. Congratulations!!!

Blue-I am so glad everything is right on track for you. I just know this is going to be your time. As to your questions, here is some information.

Cervical Funneling:
Sometimes funneling is also seen, this is where the internal portion of the cervix, internal os (portion of the cervix closer to the baby) has begun to efface.

fFN or Fetal Fibronectin Test:
Fetal fibronectin (also known as fFN) is a "glue-like" protein that literally holds your baby in place in the womb. After the 35th week of pregnancy, it begins to break down naturally, and is detectable in your vaginal secretions. If your body is getting ready to give birth prematurely, fFN may be detected before week 35.

What fFN test results mean
A positive test result could indicate that your body is preparing to give birth and signal to you and your doctor that you may need extra attention. A negative test result can give you reassurance that your chances of giving birth in the next two weeks are less than 1%.¹

[kynlee]

wehavehope- Rest up girl cause your Twins can be here really soon Glad you talked to your Ob, I will continue praying

[blueeyedreamer]

Thanks Maria! It's amazing how much we know!

[Alwaysangel]

Wehavehope-glad u heard something. Rest this weekend!

Pocos-pupo!! Congrats

Kynlee- that is soooo awesome! Congrats

And- welcome!!

Waiting-great beta!!!

Sorry if I forgot anyone!!

Afm: bad storm rolling through... It's kind of scary! Feeling ok, tired, bloated...trying to wait to poas tomorrow night but getting very anxious due to the past!!! Oh yeah lovenox sucks!!!!!

[Alwaysangel]

I posted on Thursday night but I guess it never went through??????

[Waitingkay]

Always - bloated is a good sign after a fresh transfer during the 2WW. Both this time and the last, I was getting much more bloated a few days before the beta - the first time when I complained RE just answered that it was because I was pregnant! If I were you, I would try to avoid POAS, because they give false negatives so often and just the stress around this is damaging. But this is totally individual. When's your beta day?

Kynlee - so happy for you...anxious to find out about your second surprise:)

I'll try to post more later, Gonna pick my hubby now:) I look so bloated he may think we jumped 5 months ahead in time while he was flying!

[Tiger04]

Wondercat – what a wonderful way to tell you mom! That is so sweet. I just want it to be special for my mom and MIL. This is the first grandchild on both sides and most likely the only! My sister is married, but has never wanted children, so I was the one! DH is an only child, so this will be the only grandchild on his side as well.

Kay – amazing beta my friend!!! How are you feeling?

Kynlee – well, my mom told me last night she can’t make it on the 5th, so now we’re going to tell them on the 12th…I’m going to see if I can get the U/s on the 10th instead so that we would know now! Maybe I should do the picture frame then! That’s a great idea! That is super cute and I agree, I can’t wait to scream it! It’s going to be so hard to wait that long! Yeah! I’m so glad that you saw your little bean! How exciting!!

Sunshine – we will all be checking in on you and rooting you on! You’ve been such a great support and we want to support you as well!

Klinger – Thank you so much for sharing a picture! I asked, even though this is totally getting ahead of the game, but if we have one, I agree with you, that I’m not sure that I could go through IVF again. Like you, we are self pay, and I think we will be so so thankful if this pregnancy makes it to have one miracle baby. She is so beautiful!!

Pocos – congratulations on being PUPO! That is a really good cell number for a 3 day transfer! Sounds like you had really good quality embryos! Congratulations! When will your beta be?

Madame X – Oh so exciting! Tuesday night! I can’t wait to hear about your U/S!! I agree, I think I’m more nervous than any symptoms! I’m not really feeling anything, but I know that’s okay! You are right, we are always waiting! Do you have any fun plans this weekend to keep your mind at ease until Tuesday?

We have hope – I’m so glad you were able to speak to your DR and feel better about things! I am so happy for you!!

AFM: I have my 3rd beta today in a few hours!! I’m so excited and I hope today they don’t make me wait as long! I feel nothing, which is a great thing! I think I will feel less nervous if my numbers continue to rise. I am going to try and get my U/S on August 10 instead of the 14. That would be 6weeks3days and with what all of you say, that should be late enough to see a HB. Although, do you think I should wait longer to make sure?

[Alwaysangel]

Waiting-beta is sunday.

[kynlee]

tiger04- Cant wait to hear your 3rd beta, I think 6wks3days is fine the babys heart chamber starts developing at 6wks and I was 5wks6days yesterday and saw mine Let me know how it goes when you tell your family with the picture frame So excited... I talked to my DH lastnight and he is still against telling the family till we are closer to 12weeks... I just want to scream it already

[to_have_fun08]

beta today is 86, up from 24 on Wednesday. YIPPEE.. go in for an u/s on Aug 14th.

[WeHaveHope]

ToHaveFun-I am so happy for your. Congratulations!!! I can't wait to heat all about your u/s.

[Madame X]

ToHaveFun- That's great!! So happy for you!!

[kynlee]

tohavefun- Congrats This board is booming with Great news

[Pocos]

Tohavefun – Congratulations!!! I am very happy for you!

Tiger – Thanks! My beta will be on 8/7.

Alwaysangel – Sunday is on the corner!! Are you really going to POAS?

Wehavehope – Rest, rest and rest! I will continue to pray for!

Kynlee – Thanks dear! Yes, I am taking the cabergoline but still feeling bloated ☹ What you said is so true, I was just thinking about that today. I am in pain, at work, having to deal with nasty clients, but all is worth if we have our babies .

MadameX – Yes, I use a blender. You need 1/3 of a pineapple , 15 mint leaves or more, 2 cups of water (or more if you like) and some ice cubes! Its very refreshing and helps to detoxify the body. Its very good for fluid retations too. Yesterday I didn’t take it, and today I am feeling like crap, my belly is huge again.

AFM - not feeling very well today. My ovaries hurt a lot, they are huge. I was feeling ok yesterday and had my transfer. If I was feeling like I am today, I wouldnt have transfered. And I cant use a heating pad beucase of the embryos
I am just praying that I will get better over the weekend. I am at work too, I just wish I was home but I already missed 3 days of work this week... At least its Friday!