NOV 06 IVF girls....

[vicky77]

KF 06 I understand what you are going through, for me is the same thing, this 2ww is torture!!!!!

Dory, thanks for your tips....regarding the doxy, it gave me some heartburn, hope it doesn't happen to you, try to have it with meals....

Ellie, I am not doing much, well, I am working, but I mean, I am trying not to overexcert myself just in case....but other than that I am back to my normal life...

Erin, good luck with your surgery!!!!!!!!

To everyone, good luck and lots of baby dust!!!

[noodle]

Sorry, I haven't posted in a while, everyone is moving along so quickly!

Nictor- Good Luck on Friday, hope all goes well and you can quickly move to the next adventure
KF'06- HPT are EVIL!! Relax and wait for the BW, hang in there!
Vicky77, Bubby & elliecat- Good Luck on the 2WW! I was always told to plan something! Plan a party or maybe a Thanksgiving day celebration to take your mind off. I did that on my last one and my MIL ended up doing all the work...but I planned it!
Dory-did I say HPTs are evil!!!!

For me I go for US & E2 on Thursday, please oh please no cysts!!! I found out that my insurance will be changing and as of 2007 no IVF coverage. I guess I was just lucky that they paid for what they have so far. If it doesn't work this time......oh, can't think that way. ONLY positive thoughts!

To all that I've missed good luck and good vibes.

[vicky77]

Kelly, did you have your Beta today?????????, please let us know!!, if so, I wish you a super biggie BFP!!!!!

[jordan22]

Angellica sorry to hear about your FIL. Even expecting it.. it still is a loss... (((HUGS)))

Erin.. Thanks for the thoughts for tomorrow.. I am freaked out.. I HATE test day!!! Good thoughts for your surgery!!

KF.. ((HUGS))) I know the 2ww stinks.. hang in there..

Rachel.. Thank you so much for your wishes for tomorrow.. I am so scared...
Good luck tonight starting meds..

Ellie.. thoughts to you.. the 2ww is soo hard...

Vicky.. hang in until blood test.. I have a froend that got a BFN the morning of her BW and she was PG with TRIPS!!! so don't upset yourself ... Good thoughts..

Nicola.. sooo nice to see you moving right along!!!

OK off to nap... (I am sooo tired today) hummmmmm

[vicky77]

Tonia good luck tomorrow!!!!, I wish you a super duper BFP!!!!!!

[k-rose]

Vicky, thanks for thinking of me but our clinic freezes the first test and then runs it at the same time as the 2nd test (Thursday) and then compares the two. So, unfortunately I don't know anything. I don't have high hopes as I was pretty bloated on and off due to my high estrogen level, but that is now gone. I know if you had high estrogen levels and have mild OHSS, then the symptoms get worse if you are pregnant due to the rising HCG levels. I'm pretty bummed, but still have a glimmer of hope. I hate these last few days. Sorry I haven't posted much, but have been reading everyone's post.

Baby dust to all.

Kelly

[vicky77]

Kelly, don't be sad, not necessarily you have to have symptoms to be pregnant, mainly so soon, so think positive!!, I'll be thinking about you on Thursday!!!!!!, good luck!!

[Casy P]

Just checking in quickly, so sorry not able to write about all of you, but your all in my thoughts.

Angellica- thinking of you and your family. Take care of yourself x

Kelly- good luck for Thurs.

To all those on 2ww, not long now!! Keep up that PMA!

Can I just ask a question? Does anyone know what size there follicles were prior to EC? I was due to have EC tomorrow but now looks like it will be Friday. My biggest follies measured 16mm on Monday, will they be big enough by tomorrow? Gatting a bit anxious now as have taken nnual leave from work this week but had to phone work today and ask for tues off sick. Hope EC isn't postponed any longer.

Take care all

[Jovigal]

Tonia - wishing you a big BFP for tomorrow!!! Maybe you're tired because you're pg? I remember I got really tired with my DD early on.....

Erin - good luck with your surgery! I'll be praying for ya!

Noodle - ...doing the NO CYST dance for ya.... these dances seem to help

Beachbaby CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Rachel - good to hear from you again. good luck with your injections.

KF - don't be down, you really tested way too early. I've heard of women testing - up until day 14 then testing + so don't give up.

[jsm7502]

Angellica, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. Thinking of you and your family.

Hopeful-Thanks so much for keeping up with everyone! It's almost a full time job!

Several of you have mentioned that you felt twinges or aches like af is arriving. How long did you have these after ET? (or are you still having them?)

My transfer was sat. 11/11, and I keep feeling like af might be coming...could it come this early?

Also-I was supposed to go the test on 11/23 (Thanksgiving) but they called and said they didn't have anyone scheduled for that day so I would need to wait-not just until Friday-but until Monday 11/27!

I guess that is just par for the course-every part of this cycle has been longer than expected!

Also got sad news that the other 3 embryos were not able to be frozen.

Yesterday I was feeling so positive about everything, but today I am really down. They told me it would be this way, but it doesn't make it any better!

To everyone...lots of good, happy, positive thoughts to you all!

[wannababy1229]

Oh ladies-- My nurse called and told me that out of the 7 eggs retrieved, only 4 fertilized (Last time they got 9 eggs, 7 fertilized and 3 survived). I'm afraid that the 4 fertilized won't survive. My nurse said that it will be a Thursday transfer (3 day). There are so many unknowns going through this process. This cycle is definately not going the way we all hoped. I'm not giving up hope, but I'm a bit disappointed.

I feel pretty good since yesterday's retrieval. My boobs are sore and I am preparing for the 1st PIO injection later tonight I'm also going to acupuncture tomorrow in preparation for Thursday's transfer. I hope all is well with each of you. Take care!

[bigwhitehapydog@aol.com]

Hi Girls, My test is on the 20th. I too caved and did a HPT and it was negative. I know it's really early, but I'm ssoooooo bummed! Janice

[bigwhitehapydog@aol.com]

Good luck everyone on your tests in the next few days. Angellica, I'm so sorry to hear about your FIL.

[Jovigal]

wannababy - I'm glad to hear your EC went well. Did they put you to sleep? My RE does it in the clinic and all you get is a mild sedative. I'm really dreading it. Let us know how your PIO inj goes. I'm nervous about that one too.

jsm - that's a bummer that they are making you wait until Monday. Are you going to use a hpt? sorry your 3 didn't make it. My RE has already prepared me in saying that I probably won't have any to freeze. BUT, we won't need to have any frozen because we're getting BFP's! stay positive.

[sassynlv]

anyaf: i was doing the same thing, analyzing every little twinge. Whether or not I felt i was pregnant fluctuated depending on my mood (which is cycling every few hours . Now that i am only 4 (ok, i know i wasn't counting, but i had to peek today!) days away, the end is in sight and it is easier. Hang in there!

KF'06: I can relate!! I have been thinking of doing it...so far have held off.

Mia: had bw today. last few times in FCLV, keep looking in waiting room to see if anyone looks like a "Mia". Thanks for keeping the list up!

I peeked while getting bw today (day 7) and realized they drew an HCG. Told by someone else each time she was preg, they were very happy when they called with labs on d 7. Each time they called me with labs in past, always say"Your bw looks fine" or "great" or whatever. Today was different. She just said the doctor wants to change my meds, etc. No mention of bw. chickened out of asking them my HCG level. So, aware i am probably reading too much into it (as is my nl practice), but although hoping for BFP, now preparing for another BFN. I am calling it "hopeful pragmatism" I am tempted to call the IVF nurse, tell her i know HCG done and get level....but taught in residency not to ask ? when don't know what you would do with info....so i am refraining as either way still have to wait to 11/17 for final.

Wishing everyone the best!