AUG/SEPT BUDDIES!

[to_have_fun08]

Baby_Crazy - Are we going to have to whip you in shape too? Your Beta test isn't untill the 25th correct? So where is your PMA. I have read a million times on these board that the progesterone that we get mimics AF. So don't give up, you are still in the game till you get a negative beta test. Sending you lots of baby dust.

Chris

[JDC]

Yeah!!! My beta today was 836! I'm sooo happy because my mind was playing terrible tricks on me. All last week I felt like I was pregnant, but I woke up this morning so not feeling pregnant and I was so scared that my beta hadn't increased. I was reading that women who have struggled a long time to get pregnant often struggle with disbelief about the pregnancy.

Hoping Sooooooo glad to hear about your awesome beta!!!!

Well I'm at work, so gotta go......thinking of you all. To the girls in the 2ww and feeling down, please try and stay positive. All those hormones have a way of bringing us down, but have hope!

Jill

[valerie68]

JDC and hopinginpa~ You girls are doing great !
Hoping...that new beta is awesome and I think you're well on your way to a healthy pregnancy...I'm so happy for you. It has been a battle and you're winning it. That's one little fighter you have in there and after the US you'll be able to relax even more.
JDC...Awesome second beta for you!! You better believe that you're pregnant! But I'd feel the same way if I was in your shoes. Really,really so happy that you made it! Congrats to you and DH!

Babycrazy~ I agree that we're going to have to whip you into shape here. Now, all that cramping is associated with implantation usually. Soooo many girls have complained about that cramping and in fact they were pregnant. Don't you stop your meds...that would be CRAZY to do. Maybe 2 of them implanted and you're feeling that!
You can't stop believing in the middle of your 2ww, and that beta is an important test to take. Don't you give up like that !!!
Read the other posts that are available on this forum and it will actually convince you that you're pregnant!!
Stay strong and bring that PMA back.

Love and hugs to all!

Val

[AmandaM]

Hoping- Such wonderful news that your beta continues to grow. The baby is truly meant to be. It is an inspiration to us all that you can have a low beta and still continue to have a baby. Go luck with the U/S

JDC- Congrats on your second good beta.

baby crazy - I know it is hard to keep the PMA going. I have struggled with that on my last cycle and at points this cycle. When you had your ET did the doctor not schedule a time for you to come in for a pregnancy test? I think cramping is normally for a pregnancy. Good luck and lots of baby dust.

to-have_fun - Thats funny that you thought that. I probably would have thought the same thing.

Rosario- I'm sorry that you are having cramping. I wouldn't give up hope yet that it will be negative. My beta test is 10 days after a 5 day transfer. It could just not be high enough to pick up on the test yet. best of luck to you.

Val- How is the weather by you? I am hoping that it won't affect your ER. I am in the Charleston area so I am sure what you are getting is heading my way.

I went to the doctor this morning and the DH stayed at home to wait for the medicine to arrive. According the the U/S I now have 21 follies. I am not sure of the size I will have to wait until they call me later on this afternoon. The lady doing the u/s did say though that my lining is now 12 and anything about 7 is good.

When I got home my DH went to work and I worked from home. I have never been happier to see a delivery person in my life. lol. I am now more relaxed that I have the new Lupron. At my clinic the nurses take turns doing research and working with patients. The nurse I had the first two times is now doing research. I don't care for my new nurse. She doesn't really seem to care about her job and when we are dealing with patients and medical stuff that is not a good thing.

Oh well...I guess I will find out more when they call my this afternoon. I'm not sure if my ER is still going to be ER or if they will change it some.

Baby dust to all. Let's keep the BFP's coming for team August.

[to_have_fun08]

Waiting to start a cycle/ In Limbo
Karen (karenvancouverisland) September start
SueQiwi
cocosmomma
steph2
Renee Del Ponte

In a cycle
bell-02- FET 8/21
MizTia - currently on BCP's
kollegeqtee - FET 9/10
kerpupples - FET 1st week in Sep.

Stimming
Kate21 start stimming 7th Aug
Kas101 started stims 8/11
Much Hope - ER 8/23
Valerie (valerie68) Stim's Aug 7th
turtlesonastump - starting stims 8/7
AmandaM - started stims 8/11
Muggsey24 - ER 8/20
Chris (to_have_fun08) - ER 8/20
hoping4amiracle - starting stims 8/12
JJJake - starting stims 8/16
shellbell78 - ER 8/19
toobee - started stims 8/7

2ww - PUPO Ladies
Rosario ET 8/10 Beta 8/23
Alimoyni - ER 8/6 ET 8/11 Beta 8/22
Biddy - Beta 8/22
baby_crazy ET 8/15 3 embies 5-DAY BLAST!!! Betal 8/25
Jenolina - transfered 1 little fighter - ET 8/27 Beta 8/29

Beta Results---- COME ON BFP's!!!!
BABYLOVES - 1st Beta 568 BFP!! -TWINS!!
HOPINGINPA 1st Beta 14--2nd 38--It doubled YEAH!!! BFP!!
JHARRIS - BFP but then Beta Dropped
NDGO- 1st Beta 109 BFP!!!!
JDC - 1st Beta 164 - BFP!!
TrueBeliever - 1st beta - Beta 544 - BFP!!!

[hopinginpa]

well not good news for me......ectopic....just got home from metho injection.....I thought the rising tripling betas were good....guess not.

[Much Hope]

Hi ladies:

Well I had my appt with Dr T this morning, he said I have the best lining he has ever seen on a CD9 then only found 4 measurable follies and some smaller ones. My E2 was 540 which I was told was perfect. I am going back on Friday and am remaining on the same meds until then.

Lets hope that some more show themselves by Friday.

A lot of post to catch up on will read laster I am a bit overwelmed right now being on such a strong protocol and not responding well

Grow follies grow
Elida

[valerie68]

hopinginpa~ There are no words to express how sad I'm feeling for you right now...I'm so sorry it turned out to be this way.
I'm a bit at a loss for words ...I had so much hope that it would be ok. We're here for you if you need us {{{{{hugs}}}}} is all I can send you right now....

Love,

Val

[turtlesonastump]

hopinginpa - OMG, my heart broke when I read your news. I can't believe it. I had an ectopic in Feb. and had the metho shot. My ectopic ruptured and I also had surgery. I am so sorry for you. I wish I could also give you big hugs like valerie. I don't know what else to say but have a good cry and big glass a wine. Take time to recover. Take care and my prayers are with you.

[turtlesonastump]

Shellbell- how was your ER?

toobee - I can't believe your doctor. He doesn't sound very patient friendly. You sound like you have a good number of follies. I am 34 and I only have 10. Keep your PMA up. Hope you get to trigger soon. Good luck!

val - I am sorry your meds got screwed up. I have to keep track of my own meds and it is nerve racking. I thought I was going to run out and ordered more Gonal-F and they ended up lowering my dose So now I have an extra pen I didn't use. sigh. I hope you get to trigger soon and the weather doesn't bother you too much.

SueQiwi and MzTia- It was good to hear from you two. Hope everything is well.

Jenolina - I am glad your 1 was in good shape for transfer. You are now PUPO!! Congrats!!

Muggsey and Chris - woo hoo on triggering last night. I also triggered and will have ER 8am central time. That is great all three of us are on the same day. Chris - you had me going with your AF thoughts.

Amanda - I am glad your meds came in time and didn't screw up your schedule. Wow 21 follies sounds great!!

Rosario and baby-crazy - I am sorry you guys are so down, but I really believe you should do a beta test. I pay out of pocket and my doc only charges $23 for the test since I do pay out of pocket. Ask your docs what kind of deal you can get. I wouldn't worry about not having preg. symptoms. When I was pregnant with my son I didn't have any for a couple of months. I also have heard a lot of the girls on this board that have cramping and AF symptoms and end up preg. With all the meds we are taking, you really can't really on symptoms. So please try to get your PMA up. I will be praying for you two.

Bell - Good to hear from you and that is exciting that you go on Thur. Lots of baby dust to you!!

JDC - Wow, great beta number!! Congrats!!

Well as for me, I triggered last night and go in Wed for ER. I didn't get a shot free day as my trigger last night wasn't enough and I had to do another shot. On my u/s on Monday on the right I had 20,20,20,19,18,17,rest<13. And on the left I had 20,17,17,16. My E2 was 1990 which is the highest it has ever been. I am so happy to get this show on the road. :D

[TrueBeliever]

Hopinginpa I am so sorry to hear your news. Did you haev any symptoms that it was an ectopic pregnancy? I have been cramping and having pains throughout my stomach since thursday, the RE told me that it is probably my ovaries. She said once pregnant the swelling can sometimes get worse. I am crossing my fingers hoping that is what it is.

I had my 2nd beta today and it was 1068, it almost doubled. That is why the RE wants to believe it is the ovaries that is causing my pain. I have a 3rd beta scheduled for Saturday. I have been really nervous and have even come to tears from the hormones about what could possibly go wrong. Maybe in a few weeks when I get that first ultrasound I can hopefully feel better.

[to_have_fun08]

Hoping - I am so sorry to hear that it didn't work out. I was getting my hopes up for you since your beta keep on rising. I have never been in your situation so I really don't know what to say. Have a good cry and a little pitty party for yourself. Good luck to you and your DH with whatever you decide to do next.

Turtles - That is awesome that you have ER tomorrow with Muggsey and me. You have a lot of follies and your E2 is a lot higher then mine. Mine was 940 yesterday. I didn't do any testing today so I don't know what it is now. All I know is that my follies are getting big because I feel like I have a watermelon in my stomach.

Much Hope - Grow Follies Grow!!!!

ShellBell - KUP on your ER and fert report.

Chris

[toobee]

Hey everyone!
I have a few personals, but wantedto let you all know Im routing for ya. Thisthread has gotten pretty thick, so its hard to know all thats going on- thngs are moving here.

hopinginpa:
I am truely sorry for you. I am never good with words when it comes to unhappy times, but my heart goes out to you. I hope you have the chance to rest tonight, and gather your thoughts and soon you find peace in your heart to persrvere. Sending aa virtual hug your way.

Much HopeT
hats awesome news. Please dont think Im stupid, but i dont know what CD9 means. But you only need one good egg and you have four follies. My first u/s after 3 days of stimming I had four. After 6 days of stimming I had 12. Today I had 11. This is my first IVF, and I didnt get a lot of follicles and my cycle was almost cancelled early on. I was on their strongest protocol, so I kow how you feel. Valerie really helped me with the idea "One is all you need!" You have a great lining too, thats so important for implemanetation- so it sounds great!!! nd your Estradoil sounds very healthy, One of the nurses told me that good estradoil levels generally mean halethy eggs- but not sure thats true.

Valerie
Hey Girl! Howss it going?? any new news when you migh trigger, or did you post and I missed it?? Hope al is well, really want to hear how your doing.

My Update
Well I am triggering tonight! Man I am so grateul to have gotten this far. The last few blood draws have been real taxing on me because my veins were not cooperating. They started going through my hand yesterday, and today my veins where rolling, UGH!! So no more b/w for me until preganancy test! I think that was the hardest part for me as stupid as that sounds aside formhis terrible blaoting and water retention

- MY RE as allot nicer today, I think yesterday he had poopie pants- who knows. But maybe I was the one sending out negative vibes because I did feel exhausted and deflated the last two days-

So I ended up with 11 good follies- My RE thinks he may be able to get 9 eggs, so he says. Although yesterday he said six. I think I need to stop asking questions as often I dont like the answers. So today my follies measured: 22,19.5,19,19,17.5,15,18.5,15,14,12,12. I am pleased with thse numbers considering I stimulted slowly and at max dosage. MY E2 is 2,623 and MY RE ws very happy with those numbers. My E/R is scheduled for 7AM this Thursday 8/21.

I hope you are all well, I am loking forward to no shots for the next few days after my trigger shot tonight! Woo hoo, and no b/w or u/s and normal sleeping hours! (I was gettting up at 4:45 AM to get my shots)

I couldnt go to Acupuncture today- Looking forward to going friday though!

[MzTia]

Hoping I am so sorry to hear your news. I truly thought this was it for you. Taks soem time and I hope you are able to try again when you are ready. We are all thinking of you.

[JJJAKE]

Hello everyone this is truley a busy thread, once again it has taken me 2 days to catch up.

jarris and hoping: I am so sorry about your recent news. Everyone always says things happens for a reason but sometimes that's not enough. My prayers go out to you nice women and your DH. When there is disappoinment there will be great joy when it is time. Again I hope the best for your families.

Rose: Honey you are driving yourself crazy and although you are ready to give up what if your wrong. Your stressing yourself and those baby(s). It's stressful, god knows it is, and like val said your young.....so wait for the results and try and keep a PMA.

toobee: Your another one that's down in the dumps and have to find your positive and happy place. It's ok to get down and I know you will not feel that way forever but ya know what works for me, sometimes I need to not think of any of this and go do something fun. Even if I have an app. sometimes I just gotta GO.

val: So sorry about the storm I have been watching the storm too because my family is down there also. I also wanted to say thanks and I hope you are no longer frustrated. I think everyone on this thread is hormonal and/or stressed. We all need to take some deep breaths. I know i need too ER soon ok!

babycrazy: You will be ok. I have read you say twice "somethings wrong with me". No more of that talk...that statement, I believe, the more you think and say it the more energy is being spent in making them become truth. It's hard but think positive ok you gotta.

amanda, kas, much, turtle, kate2, mztia: Growing and grow sooo much and to turtle I am feeling my ovaries too....all of your numbers are getting better

mugg, shellbell, bell:Good luck on your ER I believe shell has had hers today but good luck guys and rest while you can.

jdc and true: you guys ROCK keep it up congrats what more can I say God bless you and your babies

BABY DUST TO ALL OF YOU MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.