Winter 2010-2011 Cycle Board

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Re: Winter 2010-2011 Cycle Board

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annashope wrote:The beta is 247 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
I am over the moon I was hoping for at least 100. RE called himself as soon as he got the results and when I heard it it brought tears to my eyes. I still can't believe it Thank you my sweet IVF sisters for always encouraging me you are the best
So happy for you..... :) Not much chance of twins, is there? Didn't you have just one follie? Congrats again, Anna :)
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Re: Winter 2010-2011 Cycle Board

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Lou - Sorry you are sore from your surgery! I will be cycling with you (again) in January! Hopefully this will be our last time!

3 day blood test tomorrow. And another CBC. So sick of giving blood!!!! No wonder my blood count is low, they are sucking me dry lol! I forget if I was supposed to start the birth control pill at start of AF, tomorrow, or never. I didn't even care to call the nurse today and ask lol. Next time I have 12 follicles and I get cancelled I am BDing on ovulation day. Imagine it not working with 12+ follicles? I doubt this cycle will work either. He said he will put 4 embryos in, but I am going to ask for 5 if he will. I think I could put 10 in and get my period less than 2 weeks later. Did I mention I hate the cold, and getting up at 6 AM to drive 45 minutes to give blood for no reason? Wow I am cranky! Must be AF lol!
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BakersBaby
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Re: Winter 2010-2011 Cycle Board

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Lauren - I feel your frustration on driving for blood work. Before my ER/ET I was driving 2.5 hours each way = 5 hours total for bw every other day. Those 3:50am alarms were exhausting. I am so glad that those days are behind me! So be cranky! That's what we are here for. We all get that way!

AFM - I took the day off again following our ET yesterday. I am feeling some pains and pressure today. I am sure it is just my ovaries from the ER right? I am still so careful with my every movement. But it's only 8:40am and I am bored. I want to be out shopping, running errands, and want to go see my mom in the hospital! But, DH doesn't want me out walking through the icy parking lots. I agree with him, but I'm bored! And....my boredom has be watching the baby shows on TLC. So, I am a hormonal mess sitting here crying joyous tears for the moms and new babies on the show! My furbabies are looking at me like I'm crazy!!!
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Re: Winter 2010-2011 Cycle Board

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lou71 wrote:Anna -- Congratulations! Great beta number!!! :D

Leora -- I guess I belong in the "waiting for AF group" now. :wink:

AFM -- Still sore from surgery. I got the OR report today and found out that I had polyps removed, stage 2 endo removed, adhesions removed, a cyst on my left ovary removed, and a large fribroid removed. Also, both tubes are now opened!!! Hooray! Anyone ever had a surgery like this done? Should I expect things to stay "clear" for a while at least? I'm hoping those adhesions, endo, etc... doesn't just come right back again! That would suck ass.
Lou - That is an awesome report post surgery! Here's hoping that those tubes stay clean and clear! Get some rest and feel better!
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Re: Winter 2010-2011 Cycle Board

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Kelly...I know the boredom starts to set in HUGE time, but as long as you are able, you may as well just take it easy! AND TURN OFF TLC!!!!! Haha, no I'm kidding...I'm addicted to all those shows! I don't know if you listen to country music, but Brad Paisley sings a song about how he is going to get his pay back if his little boy is anything like him, and I swear they play it every time I get in the car and I just cry!!!!!! And I had my beta 12 days after my transfer and the next 2 days later....you have to wait SIX DAYS between your first and second beta!!?!?!?! That's cruel!

lauren...I'm sorry you're so frustrated! But you have every right to be cranky!!! Big hugs coming your way!

SD....regarding the twins comments, it's not like it wouldn't have crossed my mind if someone else hadn't said it too, so it certainly doesn't bother me. It's not like I'm going to blame if you if it's twins!!! No offense on my end!

jeib...I'm so sorry there may be another polyp....big hugs and keep up updated!

Heather....YAY! COngrats pupo!!!

Pauleen....I'm sos orry for your BFN, but welcome to the winter cycle thread! I can't wait to cheer you on through your journey!!

Margi...I feel good. I'm having some serious nausea issues. I can't eat an actual meal, only small snacks all day. RE said it's completely normal and just to go with what my body tells me. I'm exhausted by the time I get home from work and poor DH is doing all the cleaning and taking care of dogs! I'm in bed no later than 7 and sleep til 6 the next morning with no problems! I had my beta drawm at 7:30, should know by lunch time. I already told my students I'm expecting an important phone call, so if my phone rings, I'm stepping in the hall to answer!!! It's the last day before break, so no biggy! Sorry your ovaries feel heavy....but soon your whole abdomen will feel heavy with that baby of yours!!!!

Lou...I never had a surgery like that, but I sure hope that's all you need! And hopefully all that cleaned out will give you a fresh start and a baby in no time!!!

kildean...Congrats on being PUPO!!!!!

AFM....had my second beta drawn this morning. They are also checking my thyroid since I have hypothyroidism and they need to check it often once you're ***pregnant***!!!! Should know by lunch time!!!! I'm on pins and needles....but DH is def more anxious than I am!!!!!!!
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12.15: 275 12.17: 824 12.20: 3,408
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Re: Winter 2010-2011 Cycle Board

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Second beta was 824!!!!!
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FET1-Dec '10 BFP!
12.15: 275 12.17: 824 12.20: 3,408
Boy & Girl Due 8.22.2011
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Ryan that is an awesome second beta!!!!! Congrats again. Mine is tomorrow morning so I hope it will be great as well. When is your U/S?
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Anna....I go for another beta Monday and we should schedule the US from there. She said that they schedule about 1.5-2 weeks after the beta reaches 1,000-which it SHOULD by Monday! I'm hoping to get it in before the New Year....but we shall see!
Ryann,27;DH,27
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FET1-Dec '10 BFP!
12.15: 275 12.17: 824 12.20: 3,408
Boy & Girl Due 8.22.2011
Born 7.13.11 @ 34 weeks

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rypell1985 wrote:Second beta was 824!!!!!
Crashing the thread...

CONGRATULATIONS...thats awesome beta Rypell!!! I am so excited for you! :D
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That's great! I am sure by Monday you will be well over a thousand :) I hope we both are :) I just realized I am actually 3 days behind you in gestational age. I am only 4 weeks 1 day today. I too so hope to get a peak at the baby before New Year
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YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH RYANN!!!!!!!!!

what day did you start poasing?
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Thanks for all the congrats! I'm over the moon!

Heather....I started POAS at 9dpo, but it was kinda a mind game....at 9dpo it was BFP, then 10dpo in the morning in was a BFN, but then in the afternoon of 10dpo it was BFP again....so I got sort of down with those BFN....but it grew darker and darker each day after 10dpo.
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FET1-Dec '10 BFP!
12.15: 275 12.17: 824 12.20: 3,408
Boy & Girl Due 8.22.2011
Born 7.13.11 @ 34 weeks

Natural BFP
Boy due 5.08.2013
8.30: 66 9.05: 747 9.08: 2,596

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Re: Winter 2010-2011 Cycle Board

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rypell1985 wrote:Second beta was 824!!!!!
Ryann ~ That is a FREAKING AWESOME Beta! Yay you!!!! Go celebrate!
~Kelly~
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Ryann!!! Yeah!!! Congratulations!! That is wonderful...you must be completely beaming!! Take care, enjoy your weekend, and I agree: with numbers like that you should be ready for an u/s right around New Years! :D :D :D :D :D
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Ryann - congrats!!!!! Dandme had posted a great US thread on what to expect on days 33 dpo to 36 and chances of success, if you can schedule your US between then!

Annas - can't wait for yours tomorrow!

heather - hope you are feeling better from your flu

Bakers - that's a lot of driving! Yes your ovaries will be swollen and painful. Take it easy and I find it better to watch unrelated shows and nothing too emotional.

Lauren 1171 - your arms must look like a druggie's arms, that's how mine looked! I had to cover them up! Yeah I am sorry about the 12 follies :( Hey no talk of this cycle not working either! I won't have that. PMA girl! As for transfring more than 4 it really depends on the grades and cell number and fragmentation. Watch out you will end up with your own TLC show! Call your nurse and figure out the BCP thing. PMA PMA PMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SDtrying - I think that high betas normally are associated with twins but there is such a range. If you look at http://www.betabseinfo.org you will see very low beta twins and very high beta singletons. My betas were not super high and I really did not expect twins. I think we all have fun predicting this but really we don't really know until the US like you said. I don't think it is giving people false hopes. Plus having been on the board for 3 years I know very well that a twin pregnancy is more complicated and risky. But this is a risk we all take with IVF and picking embryos to transfer. There was a girl here 2 years ago with a beta of 13, her embies split and she had identical twins, unfortunately one did not make it, but just goes to show it is all a guess!

Lou - so glad your pipes are all shiny and clean now ready for that baby! Sorry you are uncomfortable but all for a good cause! BFP for you this time!

Amanda - so good to see you back!

Cshell - no POAS for our sake? ;)
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