Help! I am about going out of my mind. it's been 15 days since my hcg trigger shot and 13 days since IUI. I was told by the nurse that I could take an hpt tomorrow but I did it tonight and it was positive. I just got through telling everyone I was 100% sure it didn't work this month since I totally have cramps. I can't believe I tested, now I am a nervous wreck. I know I must still have trigger shot in my system. But I read that it's out after 14 days. I am probably the exception to the rule so it probably stays in my body extra long just to make me crazy. Anyone have any thoughts? Did I test too early. Why did I have to pee on that stupid stick. Why couldn't I just wait til friday for my blood test? AHHHH Oh yeah, stupid me, I bought the most sensitive test there is so most likely it's just the trigger still lingering. Maybe I will go back to the store for a cheapo and take another test.
thanks,
Stacy

Okay, breeeeeathe! We are here for you no matter what!

Yes, I have always heard that it is 14 days for it to leave - I have heard 16 days once - but almost always 14 days. If I were you, I would go buy another test and do it in the morning, Then I would schedule a beta.

I think your cramps could mean both! (AF or pg!!!).....I am sooo roooting for you!!!!!! Sending you tons of baby dust - extra sticky tooo!!!!!!

Thank you sooo much for your reply. I thought since I got the 5 day early test that that was why it was positive, so I went straight to CVS after I told my dh and bought CVS brand and Accuclear brand and took both. Both were positive too. But... I still can't get my hopes up. I will take them again tomorrow and see if the lines get any darker! But I do have a blood test scheduled for friday so we'll know for sure then. I will probably get the same old negative news. And even if it is positive, I can't get excited until I know the levels are increasing as they're supposed to. I would also be nervous about these cramps. I don't think it would be normal to feel so crampy if I actually was pregnant.
Thanks so much again for your response. I hope the tests are right, but I doubt it. Next time I will wait for the blood test. This is too much to handle! I will keep you informed, but most likely friday I will get that dreaded, "I'm very sorry, but I am calling with bad news, the test was negative." I can hear it already.
Thanks sooo much!
Stacy

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Be positive! Visualize your getting good news instead of bad!!!!!!

And I have heard of women getting cramps with pregnancy...don't rule it out!!!

You made me laugh when you said you went and got 2 more brands - that is just soooooo me! ;)

Stacy, hun, you can do what yo want - but me, I'm PULLING FOR YA!!!!!!!! :bouncing:

Let us know!!!!!!!! :wave:

Thank you! The negative attitude is just me trying not to get my hopes up. I am afraid if I do it will be so hard to hear it if it's negative. But inside, I am hoping, praying, wishing, it could really be. I've never gotten this far before. Even if it's a false positive, it's the first positive test I have ever taken! What a strange feeling to not even be able to jump for joy.
Thanks so much for your positive wishes!
That's funny about the tests, it's so sad how much money we spend on those things, just to pee on them and throw them away! I think I spent about 50 bucks today alone! I should buy stock!
How are you doing? Hope you are well.
Thanks again!
Stacy

Hey stacy

I just wanted to tell you that while PG I had all sorts of cramping and stuff!

I'm rootin' for ya too!! BE POSITIVE!!!!

Good Luck and BABYDUST shower right at ya!!!!*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Doreen

Thanks Doreen, that's encouraging. Wow, I don't know what I would do without this board, you are all so great. I really needed to get this all out and you guys are so great to listen and help! I don't want to tell anyone else except my husband so it's so nice to be able to tell all you guys my concerns.
Same to you guys, baby dust sprinkled on you by the ton!
Stacy

The negative attitude is just me trying not to get my hopes up. I am afraid if I do it will be so hard to hear it if it's negative.
I know it is sooo hard to believe after all we have been through. I'm a major second-guesser!!! But, I also believe in the power of positive energy...and I'm throwing it your way! I have followed tons of your posts and I know what all you have been through. You deserve this!!!


That's funny about the tests, it's so sad how much money we spend on those things, just to pee on them and throw them away! I think I spent about 50 bucks today alone! I should buy stock!
How are you doing? Hope you are well.

I am on break - I did two failed IUI's, both with follistim - I will start back up probably in January - adding in some good ole Lupron shots just for kicks! ;)

AF is rearing her hellacious head today - and I needed some good news coming from somewhere - and POW! - there was your post! I'm telling ya!!! I have a good feeling here - this could be it for you!!!!

I think follistim and gonal f (which is what I'm doing) are the same, just different brands. I don't blame you for taking a break. I was just talking to a friend today about taking a break for the holidays. I think if this is negative though we're going to continue with that one more gonal F IUI and then take time off before starting IVF. I hope that when you start back up in January, you have great results. Is the lupron to suppress you so that you might produce more follicles or something? I know they give lupron for ivf too. I hope that's the extra kick you need. At least you will be able to really enjoy the holiday season and not have to worry about doctors appointments and shots, etc. My friend is taking a break and she said it's the best feeling. She isn't worrying every second or checking the tp every time she goes to the bathroom. For me, the two week wait is the most relaxing part of the whole cycle. No shots, no doctors appointments, ahh, it's like a vacation except the mental part is doing a number on me.
I also heard a nice story today. A woman my friend works with was making plans to pick up her new baby in china that she was adopting, and she found out she was pregnant. That happens so often, it's crazy. How ironic. God works in mysterious ways I suppose.
Best of luck to you and thanks again for the positive vibes! I'll let you know how it goes friday!
Stacy

Stacy, that is a beautiful story. Maybe it was meant to be that those two kids were suppossed to grow up together.

Yes, I think our drugs are the same. And the lupron is to prevent me from ovulating early - my body always wants to do that early while stimming. I took a break because I have fibromyalgia and I was feeling a little flared up - probably form other stress...our house is currently under construction...and I recently had a falling out in my family. I was blamed by a few for not helping out to move my parents while going through a treatment. I don't want to get off on this, but I take care of EVERYBODY and EVERYTHING in my family and I had to sit this one out for medical reasons and felt extremely hurt by this. So, I just thought it would be a big waste to go through it feeling this way. Sorry - kinda a long story.

As I have told Doreen, when DH and I do another treatment - we have to decide on IUI (with a bigger dose of follistim and lupron) or to go ahead with IVF (better odds). It is a really big decision and I don't think I am ready to make it right now. I agree with your friend about the break being nice - my dr. said "if you're gonna take one, then really take one...don't think about every little thing you'r doing". So, I am enjoying my wine right now!

I cannot wait to hear your update!!!!!! I'll be sending some vibes!!!!!

Hi Healthseeker, I have read quite a few of your posts and I just wanted to let you know that I went through IVF and it really isn't that bad. The success rate is a lot higher than IUI, so it is something to think about. I really feel for you with all the stress of your family. Hard to believe they could be that harsh. This is all so overwhelmingly emotional!!! I'm sending prayers your way that whatever you choose to do next will result in a BFP!! Have a relaxing and wonderful Christmas Holiday!

Sorry Stacy, I meant to wish you luck as well. After my IVF I of course took a HPT on the 13th day after the shot and got a bfp, but the next day it was lighter, barely there. So I knew it was still the shot. I was just too anxious! Then ended up with a bfn. I say this to encourage you, because by the 15th day there was nothing on the test. (Yes, I used like 4 or 5 tests!) So I'm sure the shot is out of your system. I'm praying for a BFP on Friday for you!! Take care! Oh, I also have had pms cramps when I was pregnant, sure it was af coming but it wasn't.

Thank you so much, Living4Him, for your very kind post and your prayers. I just got through reading yours too! My gosh, you must have your hands full with 5 boys - that has got to make for a great Christmas family photo this time of year!!! I hope and pray for a daughter for you soemday and no, I don't think that is selfish at all - especially in your circumstance. Good luck to you!!!

Stacy,
I wish you the best of luck...try to stay positive. When we went through IVF I did the same thing you did and took the pg test before my blood test. It was positive and I could have kicked myself. I was a nervous wreck. It turned out it was truly positive. I can tell you cramps are a normal feeling of pg. This was the only symptom I had. The cramping can be caused from implantation of an embryo. Good luck!

Hi Stacy,
Michelle here, OMG I am so praying for you to have BFP tomarrow! I have been thinking of you and I haven't been to the boards in awhile because I'm taking a break this month RE orders because of my episode last month. And I was so happy to read through your post.
BE OPTIMISTIC! I know it is very frustrating but you have always given others positive thinking, now it is our turns to pull for you. I have a good feeling for you this could be your month. I say if you a feeling symptoms you may have never felt before it is a good sign. I have heard of women say they have cramping like it could be AF but surprise BFP! I will be looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Even though we are taking a break we are still going to TTC today would be the first day of O and we are starting tonight BD every other day.
*********Baby Dust, Baby Dust, Baby Dust***********

Thank you all for your kind words. Well, as an update, I took another test this morning and it's still positive. I called the doctor and the nurse said that she is optomistic and that the shot most likely wasn't in my system still. That was good news. Still a nervous wreck. I'll have the beta tomorrow. The nurse said she would like it to be at least 100. We'll see what happens!
Healthseeker, I think that really stinks about your family. Sometimes you need to think about yourself for a change and it's too bad that after all you've been through and all you do to help others that they couldn't be more understanding. I hope you really do enjoy your break. I hope that when the time comes, you make the best decision for you and your dh and you have success in your next cycle.
Thanks again everyone, I really appreciate all the positive feedback. I hope I can share some good news tomorrow. I am so scared!
Stacy

Hi Michelle! Thanks so much for your kind positive words. It was funny because I called the nurse today and left her a message and when she called me back she said I sounded so sad she thought I was going to tell her my period came early. She is optomistic that it's not the trigger still in my system. That makes me happy, but no less nervous! Still going crazy. Go in for the beta tomorrow. I really hope it's positive. I will be so mad at my body for playing this mean game with me if it's negative!
Ya know I have heard more people say they get pregnant when they're on a break. I hope your ttc efforts pay off this month. Good luck! I will be thinking and praying for you, and for everyone! I hope you have a great holiday season with much relaxation while you're on the break. Let me know how things go. I will keep you all up to date tomorrow when I get the blood test results!
Thanks again!
Stacy

OMG Stacy.......I've got the chills reading your post! I have such a good feeling for you!!!! Let us know asap.....I'm on pins and needles! :bouncing:

Stacy, that sounds like a BFP!! I pray that you will get great news tomorrow!!

Healthseeker, thank you for your kind words!! It's hard to find a lot of support ttc#6. It is very wonderful with my boys, which gives me great compassion for everyone that is ttc. Prayers your way!

Stacy, that sounds like a BFP!! I pray that you will get great news tomorrow!!

Healthseeker, thank you for your kind words!! It's hard to find a lot of support ttc#6. It is very wonderful with my boys, which gives me great compassion for everyone that is ttc. Prayers your way!
thank you! ;)

Hi everyone. Well, I am pregnant!!!!!!!!!!! :bouncing: I went in for my blood test friday and then got the call at about 1:30 pm or so. I am nervous and excited and I just hope everything progresses as it should. My hcg level was 206 yesterday and the nurse said that was a good start. I hope so. I go back tues for another test to make sure the levels are increasing as they should. I know I shouldn't have told anyone yet, but I told everyone, we are just too thrilled to keep it in.
Whenever I read success stories I gain strength and hope and I hope that my story can offer that to someone. I know I am not out of the woods yet, but just to make it this far (we have never been pregnant before) is amazing. When the nurse told me the news I said, I never thought I was going to hear those words! And she said, see, it really does happen, sometimes it takes a lot of time and patience, but it does happen. It's amazing.
Best of luck to you all and I will always be reading your posts and will offer any support I can. Thank YOU for All YOUR SUPPORT DURING THIS LAST YEAR. I NEEDED IT SOOOO BADLY.
Stacy

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Stacy that is AWESOME! I am so excited for you. I hope to hear those words in the near future, just knowing you are a success story make me feel more optimistic. Keep us posted on how you are progressing, I think you made the right choice to tell who ever you want even if it is a little early.
Best of luck!!!
I am still on my break so I have no other news to tell just been gearing up for the holidays. I actually had a beer the other day I haven't had one in 6 months.
take care, Michelle

I CAN FINALLY EXHALE!!!!!!! :bouncing: :bouncing: :bouncing: I am so thrilled for you - what a wonderful holiday present!!!! I cannot imagine all the emotions going through you and your DH right now - ambrace every minute!!!!!! CONGRATS! :wave: Jan

Thanks you guys! As nervous as we are we are also sooo happy. The first day I didn't even cry, it was weird, it was like I was in absolute shock. Yesterday though, I had a total breakdown and I was an emotional wreck. I just couldn't stop crying. All happy tears obviously.
Thanks again for your support. Keep me informed. Michelle, drink some beers for me this holiday season. Enjoy your time off! You will be nice and fresh to start again when your ready and hopefully that's just the boost you'll need. I am praying for you guys.
Thanks again
Stacy