Winter 2010-2011 Cycle Board

[lou71]

Lou-glad you made your decision. With my last cycle the day I triggered my E2 was only in the 600's and we got 5 mature eggs.

Kat -- What meds were you on when stimming for that cycle? Were you on an antagonist (Cetrotide or Ganirelix)?

[lou71]

LOU - good luck triggering, when is your ER?

Rio -- ER is Friday morning! Do follies grow after the trigger shot at all?

[Sweetpea614]

Lou- I was on the antagonist cycle with Cetrotide. And the follicles do grow after the trigger. They grow the same rate they've been growing my RE says.

Kat

[Lauren1171]

Margi - Woo Hoo!!!! Awesome News!!!!

Tammy - Glad you're back!

Lou - Yes they still grow which is how I end up with a few more than I expect usually.

Tiger - I totally agree with Katie. Go with your heart.

AFM - E2 was 318 on Monday. Today up to 1400! My nurse said my RE is "scratching his head over my numbers going up and down". I told her that I have been doing the estradial vaginally the past 2 nights so maybe that's why? She said it doesn't usually effect the E2 like that. Weird! This is night # 12 of stims. She does not expect trigger this weekend! My longest stims have been 15 nights. It does not sound good to me.

[krcaja]

Hi ladies...sorry for no personals all though I have alot to say to everyone...but i am 3 days past ET and am having cramps. They started off feeling like a gentle tugging on my uterus and know they are almost like period cramps. I have been all on the internet looking this up. It ranges from...ohhhh...its the progesterone..to its implantation cramping. I am so flipping crazy trying to dissect every symptom of my body!!! I know I need to calm down and think of it just as the meds in my system but OMG I want/need it to be so much more. Please please please let it be implantation!!! i can't even type!!! Anyone else got experienced...good or bad I am trying desperately to be realistic!!!!

[hotgreentea]

Thanks for asking, Leora.

My ovaries looked good. My blood work showed elevated tsh. It's never been elevated. Could it be due to being on bcp? I start Synthroid tomorrow. I will say I do think I have a few thyroid issues, but they could be caused from pcos as well. Anyway, I start stims Sunday.

After trying for five years, and being dealt heartache after heartache, I am finding it hard to get exciting about this cycle. I have myself so heavily guarded emotionally. It doesn't seem fair either way, but it's all I can do. Are you ladies like this?

[amanda1979]

Lou-glad you made your decision. With my last cycle the day I triggered my E2 was only in the 600's and we got 5 mature eggs.

Kat -- What meds were you on when stimming for that cycle? Were you on an antagonist (Cetrotide or Ganirelix)?

Lou- They change me from leuopride to Cetrotide this cycle but I don't start the Cetrotide until Thursday. I am curious on how it will do.

[sunshine.12]

lou - good luck on your ER..i hope you get a surprise and end up with a bunch of more eggs than expected..

hope - as everyone said, 10 is a good number.

tiger - happy that you found a new DS..now good luck for your cycle..

krcaja - i really hope that the cramping you felt was the implantation one.. did you do acupuncture..?

sweatpea - hows 2ww?

wannabemom - broken arm?? take care..

leoria - glad that the HSG went well..now let's get started with the cycle..as you said, i hope HSG helps to move things around in there and help the next cycle..

margi - thats awesome news!! so glad for you!!

sorry if i missed someone.. you are all in my prayers..stay strong ladies..we will get to our goal soon..

afm - i am slowly preparing myself for the bad news..today its 8 days past my 3 day transfer (or 11DPO). but however, i have already started getting my periods cramps..last time also i started getting it around this time..

i have one question.when is the earliest we can start a cycle after getting a BFN? can i start my cycle right after i get my periods? i dnt want to take a break and grieve about this cycle...

[margi26]

Katie: Thanks for checking in. Love your PMA...and FET around Valentines Day? Perfect. And I, too am with you about testing AFTER?!?!? I myself am wondering about what additional tests I should be asking for before we get started on this next go-round. Sorry about the conflicting feelings regarding your dropping levels. Makes total sense. Stinks, but makes sense. And really sorry about your back

Amanda1979: Excellent...keep it up follies!!!

Wait..two Amanda’s and nearly on the same schedule? This will be a challenge...

Anton: Welcome!! Love your positive attitude.

Annashope: Thanks for crashing...miss you! Hope that all continues to go fabulously for you. I am super excited to be given another chance. I like your quote about the sun rising after the darkest hour....it is time for the sun to shine on many of us. Take care.

Ryann: You too!! Thanks for crashing! Sorry that you are feeling miserable, but glad that all is well with the babies. Take care of yourself--and no need for guilt.

Rio: My fearless and ever-optimistic cheerleader. Is this crazy news of mine or what? I am ON the prowl for the best doctor as we speak. Sorry about your family drama. Try to keep focused on what is really important and central to your life...DH...your DS...and that growing little one inside of you. You are an amazing woman and a beautiful soul. I am so blessed to know you.

Deftonesmo: Welcome!!! Will be starting stims in no time.

Kat: Sorry about that progesterone side effects...just have to remind yourself what a great cause it is for. What...you are going to wait until Friday or Saturday?!?! Ok...I guess “we” can wait to see your BFP. LOL

Lou: As I said on the other thread, I think all looks good. Still time to get a few more eggs before retrieval. Acupuncture soon to help you relax?

Sherry (hotgreentea): Welcome! Yes, this ttc is such a roller coaster of emotions. Feeling guarded is completely normal. Try to take extra care of yourself during this time and do things that help you feel happy and peaceful.

Hope (Ashley): I think you are at a great spot...keep going and keep up the PMA. Yeah, I couldn’t believe it myself about the insurance thing. But I plan to take TOTAL advantage and get our baby this year!! You, my dear, will be PUPO in no time. In the meanwhile...relax... And let those follies grow. 10 sounds awesome.

Lauren1171: How are you doing? I don’t know much about what those changing levels mean...maybe ask Ghost’s opinion? Sending lots of positive energy your way.

Carol: Sending you a PM. But, for my IUIs I used 150 gonal-F daily. Then on the 3rd round we added 150 Menopur in addition. Those doses worked well for me, but I know that everyone’s body is different. I only was working with one tube which significantly handicapped us. But--it was our only option.

Sunshine12: That trigger is out!!! Get to peeing my friend!

Kynlee: 21 days to stimming!!

Penny (Darlene): Welcome to the craziness that is the 2ww...if you get really nutso you can be nominated as Mayor of Crazy Town. I have been the Mayor...maybe once...or twice...

Leora: Glad all went well with the HSG. Sending lots of positive energy your way my friend. Take care of yourself. You are such a wonderful person--are you using your talents? Any new singing opportunities? Feed your spirit my friend.

Kimber: Congrats on the green light to start stimming!! Get to poking yourself!!!

Krcaja (Kristin): Congrats on a frosty!! That is awesome. A sibling some day. Regarding analyzing every symptom--it is normal--I predict that you will soon be elected Mayor of Crazy Town (person who is going nutso during the 2ww). It is so difficult---try your best to relax, positive visualization, distraction, and of course, POASing helps to..increase the madness! Lol. I am quite the addict and pusher of POAS as you will see with me.

Sunshine1576: Did you decide about the lap surgery?

Tiger: Looks like you solved that SD issue just perfectly. Sometimes sleeping on things really helps when you have a difficult decision to make--although for you it was a decision between two great options. This is going to be your time!!! And I agree, we are quickly, but thoroughly, looking for a new clinic. One that is open on SUNDAYS for SnS would be nice...sheesh...This cycle is going to be yours!!! I can feel it!

Tammy: Baseline tomorrow my friend. This cycle is it! This is your year. This is our year!! PMA PMA!!


Lyd10/Andrea/Nwquiz: AF dance for you ladies!

SD: How are you doing?

Karian: Congratulations on hearing a HB. So, so very happy for you. Sorry about the cold...take extra good care of yourself, mama!

Wannabeamum (Samantha): So sorry about the broken arm. Ouch! Definitely take it easy. What type of furbabies do you have? Looks like a lot of us have puppies on this board.

AFM: Contacting clinics, comparing success rates and other reviews....any suggestions are welcome! Southern Cali Reproductive Center looks really promising....Looking at centers that have particularly good numbers for the over 42--although I may feel like I am in my 30s..my body seems to think otherwise at times. I am feeling really full of hope. Thank you all for your well wishes and encouragements. I am hoping to get myself started the cycle after next with a new clinic. Anyone think I should "try" a round with my current clinic as I look? Or would that just push me back and lose time?

[margi26]

Sunshine12: I sent my post before I saw your most recent...everyone is different, but for me it helps to POAS to help me prepare mentally. You really can't always tell from your body cues what is a BFN and what is a BFP. As for when to start next? It is possible to jump right back in...I have definitely done it that way. Some people prefer a cycle off. I am hoping that you are wrong and you will be surprised with a BFP!!

[sunshine.12]

margi - im a peeing on that stick on every chance i get.. but i have never seen that magic line in my life. good to know that i can get back into the the game right away.. i hope my RE also agrees to it..

great to see all your blinkies...the board goes black and white, when you are MIA once in a while..

[mellow4]

Gonna Crash here to wish you all the best as you go through these cycles.

SD, and Margi, sending you love and hugs as you go through yet another cycle...I am so rooting for you and cheering you on. Can't wait to see you on the pregnancy board soon! I know you will both get there.

I wish you all the best! Little miracles await you!

[DandMe]

Tammy: SO glad that you are baaaaack!! I've so missed you

Ladies: I am SO sorry that I have been MIA. I need to spend some serious time reading about 8 pages to catch myself up! I was wallowing a bit in my own pity party trying to figure out what--if anything--we could do to proceed. My "secret" was that I was seriously considering going abroad for IVF. I contacted several different companies and clinics and we were going to try to figure out if we could swing one IVF cycle abroad. Then today, before my WTF session with our current RE I called the insurance company to ask about our benefits to see if anything abroad would be covered....anyway I found out the best news possible...our lifetime limit was lifted as of 2011!! (nwquiz: you were right!!) I literally cried when she told me. I made her repeat it, and I asked her about 10 questions every which way to be certain...but as of now...meds, procedures all are covered. SO I AM back on the IVF train!!! So, now my question is "where?" My current RE is nice and smart, but the clinic has horrible success rates. So DH says we can travel to where the good success rates are...(that take our insurance) So I am now looking from one coast to the other trying to figure out (quickly) who gets the best success with the over 40 gals like me. We didn't tell RE that part so as of now he is planning a protocol, but I don't know if I should do a cycle with him while we try to get something worked out somewhere more reliable or if we should postpone starting here so that we can more quickly get started elsewhere? I am just so happy!! I was feeling at the end of my journey after these 3 failed IUI and now I am geared up and excited to start my next IVF cycle.

I promise to get caught up and dust off my blinkies!!!

Leora: Please move me to waiting for AF...or waiting to start IVF..

Check out my clinic...... 46% success rates for women 38-39.... http://www.pacificfertility.ca/

[kynlee]

Margi- Im so excitedfor you what great news from your insurance... Hello 2011 this will be your year, I hope you find the best Clinic

Leora- They are going to start my Lupron Feb6th they are leaving me on it fora extra week due to my work schedule so estimated ER is about March 15th or so could be alittle earlier... SO glad they can go around work cause I will be able to take a few days off this way for ET instead of going to work the next day

Lou- Good luck with ER tomorrow

[nwquiz]

margi-thanks in advance. well i go to carolina conceptions. they have a good rep around here may want to look at them. it wont be to far away from you and you can rest at my place(hahahaa its an hour away compared to 4hrs ).