Feb/Mar 08 Cycle Buddies

[Sue Hu]

Hello Ladies,

I had to play catch up for the last 3 days with all that is going on here. I have had Dr's appt's (Stick 'n Stir's) everyday (except Sun) since last Fri... so I have been staying at the in-laws (as they are much closer to the Clinic than we are) and no internet there.
So, the Dr's say that things are progressing very well. My largest follies are 17 and the rest are not far behind. When I asked the Dr. on Monday how many follicles I had.. he wouldn't give a straight answer.. he said not to worry, they were in the double digits.
And I was told that my ER will be on Saturday (pls. update me Courtney !
Now, I just hope that my DH's 'boys' fancy my eggs!! )

Courtney - any news?? Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
RunnerKate - OMG, SOOOO HAPPY for you!!! CONGRATS!!!!
ItsGottaWork - Stay positive and we're all praying for your 3 embies!
Jenis and Kbat - sending positive vibes and baby dust your way for some BFP's tomorrow!!!
June - Stay positive and tell your follies to grow, grow grow!!
J&C and Kbear - Good luck tomorrow J&C and I am hoping that your follies make both of you proud!

Sue

[brs888]

I'm so sorry, CornyBaby...you have been on such rollercoaster ride. I'll keep you in my thoughts and just hang in there, okay?

Itsgottawork - I know the feeling. Last time I had 15 eggs and 13 fertilized. THis time I had 8 eggs and only TWO fertilized! They used the same exact procedure too. So weird. Let me know if your doctors tell you why this might have happened as the answer I got was "If we only knew the answer to that question." So frustrating!

Hang in there girls!

[J&C]

Kate - CONGRATULATIONS!!

That is so exciting!!!

[Mrs. G]

Runnerkate - Congratulations! That's a great number!

I'm sad to say it's over for me. My beta went up but didn't double so they have told me to stop all meds, that it's a chemical. I might call tomorrow and ask if they will do one more beta. I just can't believe they are going to give up on me already. Anyway...it sounds like the end of the road for me...again. I'll check back to see how everyone else did! Good luck to kbat and Jenis...you two are testing tomorrow, right???

Aww Im sorry! I really hope you get your miracle and that you see a good beta number!

[tinaO]

Sorry to crash your thread! I was just checking in on itsgottawork!!!

itsgottawork - I have been thinking about you and will PM you later. I just wanted to tell you to think POSITIVE!! If you remember, I had 12 eggs and 10 fertilized and then we transferred 2 - but only 1 ever made it to freezing. I cried so hard thinking that if this didn't work, then all we had left was one and I was so upset. I could not understand what happened with all the other embryos! Well, a couple of weeks later - I found out I was pregnant! So, I never had any reason to be upset. My point is - don't stress about what you cannot control. You are a wonderful woman and I know everything will work out for you. Just relax and think positive - stick with what you can control. And please know I am hoping and praying for you!! I just know it is going to work this time!!! Just keep thinking positive and try not to stress about it. It is out of your hands, although that was so hard for me to deal with sometimes!! I will be thinking of you!

Good luck to the rest of you. This is such a crazy roller coaster. I wish you all the very best!!

[keita1981]

Thanks for the good luck everyone.

I have a question for you all.


Hello girls! i have a question for you. When did you all start to feel bloating during stims.? This is my 4th day of stimming and I have felt a little heavy feeling almost the feeling i get when I was on clomid and I was about to ovulate or have ovulated...kinda like i held my pee for like 24 hours and released it and had aching sensation afterwards. but know full bloating. this is my first cycle on injectable stimulations.

[J&C]

Hey Keita,

I asked the same question when I started stimming too. I started to feel bloated about day 5.

[IrishHope]

kate - Congrats! Good luck for the next 9 months!!

keita1981 - I think I felt bloated/mild discomfort day 4 or 5 as well...Good luck!

[kbear4211]

CORNY: I am so sorry for your sad news. I am saying a prayer that your doctor will do another beta and you will have your miracle. If it is not to be, please take time to greave, we are all here for you. Please keep us updated!!

RUNNER KATE: CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BFP !!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a really strong beta, maybe both of your embryos took.


For the question about when the bloat starts while stimming, I technically have been stimming for 7 days, but two days were just the Microdose Lupron (when Lupron is Microdose, it acts as a stim). I did not add the Gonal and Menopur until Friday, but I am starting to feel things going on down there. Boy, you never are so aware of your ovaries as when you are going through this. I know something is going on, I just pray that more of my follies are growing.

HAVE A GREAT DAY LADIES, CAN'T WAIT FOR THE BFP'S!!

[JustJenis]

Just got "THE" Call!!!!!

10dpt beta 170

[courtney]

Jenis- I am SOOOOOO Excited for you, that is wonderful news. You totally deserve that BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JustJenis]

Thank you Courtney!! I can't contain myself. I know in my heart I knew and i wasn't stressed but to HEAR you're pregnant.. I made my nurse repeat that to me like 5 times LOL! She thinks i'm a looney.

I'm on cloud 9!!! I can't WAIT To see all the rest come flowing in. I"m here guys.. I can't wait for company in the fat belly club.. Come on!!!!

[courtney]

Jenis- After IVF, we have the right to be looney...embrace it!!! I cant wait to join you in the fat belly club!!!!!!!!!!

[Sue Hu]

EXCELLENT NEWS Jenis!!! Congrats!!!! Sooo happy for you!

CornyBaby - Hang in there!! I will keep my fingers crossed for you. We are here for you.

[RunnerKate]

AWESOME NEWS JUST JENIS!!!!! We're having NOVEMBER babies!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!