Well ladies, nothing too exciting to post, but a couple of you have asked, so I thought I would let you all know how my appt went last night...

We did the mock transfer, which was only slightly painful for a few seconds, and then it was over, just like that! He said it looked like I was going to be difficult, but it ended up going just fine. He even said my bladder was more full than it needed to be, and I wasn't uncomfortably full at all, so that was good to know!

We then did the infectious disease testing and the medical work up required by the FDA for the shared egg donor program. I also have an order for some bloodwork, which I will have done tomorrow morning. It looks like they are ordering an awful lot of tests, and I'm wondering how many vials they will need. :eek:

My next appt is Wednesday at 1:00, the day we leave town, and we will do the psychometric test and, I think, IVF education class. After that, I will need to set up an appt with the psychologist and have one more round of bloodwork. Then I think we will have jumped through all the hoops and will be able to start stimming early May!!! I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!!! :blob_fire :blob_fire

It looks like I will be in the 2ww for my birthday with beta probably the third week of May or so...

Thanks for asking ladies, it is so great to know you are all cheering me on!!!!!!! :angel:

Holly

Holly that sounds great :blob_fire :blob_fire .I am really excited for u.Dont let it overwhelm u of course IVF is a long process but u will get through it just fine.Your vacation couldent have come at a better time.Well good luck to u my girl and I will be praying for u.

Mapia

Hi Holly

It sounds quite stressful . . . but i am sure it will be worth it at the end of it all. Did you get to meet the other couple yet?
Think positive and don t give up. You are not alone.
Take care

AMy

[QUOTE=hollyncurren;2889553]Well ladies, nothing too exciting to post, but a couple of you have asked, so I thought I would let you all know how my appt went last night...


Holly,

Thats great news!:blob_fire bet your excited! its a great feeling whenever everything starting to come together not only for you but for someone who wouldnt have stood a chance without your help.
I wish you every sucess in your journey and trust you will keep us all updated all along the way,im sure your wait will fly by! do you get to meet the couple your helping?
where are you off to on holiday?

X

Holly,

I'm so excited for you! :blob_fire I haven't been good on keeping up with the boards the last few days and I think I missed some posts. So you were picked then? Yay! I knew this was going to work out for you. I am so happy :D

I had my IVF consult yesterday too and if this IUI doesn't work looks like I will be on BCPs in April then start stimming early May to for my IVF cycle. We might be cycle buddies :) Good luck with everything and keep us posted.

Lori

:angel: Like I said, it is so nice to know you all are cheering me on! It really makes all this so much easier to deal with! So thank you again!

Mapia~Surprisingly, I don't feel all that overwhelmed right now. I am just so excited to be moving forward! I bet I will feel overwhelmed after the education class. I remeber how scared I was after the IUI class, and this will be much more involved!! But, my dr mentioned last night that the recipient couple is all ready to go - the woman is already preparing her uterus! :) So I just want to plow right through and get my eggs ready for us both. I can't imagine how she must be feeling sitting around waiting for me to be ready. It must be so hard for her to be patient. I want to do this more than ever now. :blob_fire :blob_fire

Amy~Thank you so much for the encouragement. I know with you girls and my BF, I will never be alone. :) I am so glad to be a part of this community! I actually won't be meeting the other couple. It is a requirement of the program to be completely anonymous. I won't even know if they get pg or not. It is probably for the best. At least all parties involved know that we are giving each other a chance we would not have had without each other. For that, I am truly happy! :angel:

Jam~You are SO right. It feels so good to have one appt under my belt and to know the other couple is preparing as well! I am just so excited, I can't believe it is all happening! Next week we will be going on our very first cruise! :blob_fire :D :blob_fire We'll be leaving out of Miami, Fl, stopping in Key West, and going on to Calica, Mexico. I CAN'T WAIT!! :cool: It really is perfect timing too, because it will get me nice and relaxed for the upcoming cycle and I won't need to worry about taking any meds with me or anything like I would if we were in the middle of the cycle.

I really feel like everything is finally falling into place, for the first time since this whole journey has started. Please please pray for success for this upcoming cycle. Thank you all so much!

Holly

Lori, how awesome if we could be cycle buddies!! Of course, I would much rather see you get your BFP this cycle!!! If that doesn't happen though, we will have each other to lean on. :angel:

My dr never officially told me the couple picked me, but I cannot see going through the motions and ordering all the testing (plus paying all the money--I had to cough up a check for $280 last night and that's just the begining) if it wasn't going to happen. Like I said, he told me the other couple already went through all the motions and the woman is already preparing her uterus, so I would say we are good to go!!! :D

When is your beta?

Holly

My beta is on 4/9. It was 2 1/2 weeks this time instead of 2 weeks because of Easter weekend. So the wait is a little longer :dizzy: But lately Af has been showing up early so if she doesn't rear her ugly head by 4/9 I will be super excited.

Lori

2 1/2 weeks, Yuck! 2 weeks is hard enough. Well, I will be praying for you like always!!!!! :)

Holly I truely feel this will be it for u.Like I have said time and time again what u are doing is a great thing.I have u in my prayers and thoughts all the time.I pray everything goes smoothly for u.

Mapia

Thank you Mapia! I am hoping this will be it for me too. :) You are such a great person, and I think of and pray for you all the time too. I know your BFP is just around the corner. :angel:

Holly

Oh Holly that is so very exciting!!!! I feel really good about this cycle for you...I know it is going to give you your BFP and little miracle:angel: I hope the time flies by and the end of May is hear before you know it! Keep us posted!!!!
cmarie

Thank you Cmarie! I am sure the time will fly. Between the cruise and fitting in all the appts, it WILL be here before we know it! I just have to say again that I am so thrilled for you!!! I was crying tears of joy for you today, and I am so happy that you finally got your dream!!! I hope to follow in your footsteps really soon! :D Congrats again!

Holly

That is great news. It feels so good to finally get things moving! I was wanting to do ivf for so long, and finally when we started going to all of the appointments, etc it felt so real. Congratulations:wave:

Carisa

Keep us posted!!:bouncing: :bouncing:

Carisa, I will definitely keep you posted. :) I depend on you guys for support!! I am really excited to get started. I've been following your cycle, and it sounds like it is going really well!! :angel:

Holly

Hi Holly

I am so excited for you, this is such a wonderful opportunity for you. It must feel great to be finally moving forwards. I wish you so much luck and happiness, you truly deserve it and I know it wont be long now before you are posting news of your very own BFP!

Ruby

Holly,
I just wanted to say thank you so much for all your support and Good luck with your cycle in May. I hope it works out for the best!

Ruby, thank you for your kind words I really hope you are right. :angel: Nothing would make me happier than finally getting that elusive BFP. I know you all undersatnd what I mean.

Hi Chantalle :wave: It was my pleasure. :) I have received so much support from these boards that I could never repay it all back. Thanks so much for the well wishes!!

Holly

Hi Mapia & Lori
How are you both doing ?
I know you both are very near to your Betas so just thought of wishing you lots of luck and baby dust. Hoping and praying that you both too get BFPs. :angel:

Lori is going on 4/9 but how about you Mapia, is it 4/6 ?
Praying hard for you both.
Love Golds

Hi Golds, Thanks so much for checking in on me and sending some prayers my way. One more week to go! I started a new job last week so I have been keeping busy which is good. I just hope this week flies by. The last week is always the tough one :dizzy:

Mapia's beta is on 4/9 with me so hopefully we have double good news that day!

Lori

Amen Lori double good news please god.Thanks for asking Golds like Lori said we test together on the 9th.How are u doing?You are having a fet right?

Mapia

Oh, good luck to you two! :angel: :angel: I will definitely be praying for you ladies!!! Let's hear double good news again.

Holly

Holly - So glad that all is moving forward for you and your first IVF!!! I didn't realize they did a mock transfer so soon in the process! I'm glad that it went smoothly and even better than the doc initially expected... that could be a VERY GOOD sign!:blob_fire :blob_fire :blob_fire

Lori and Mapia - I am also testing on the 9th so maybe we will get triple good news! But I seriously am not optimistic since I did no stims this month and after six straight BFN's while taking stims I imagine there's not much hope for me this cycle. But I do have my first IVF consult that day which will def help me get thru another BFN. I will be praying for both of you guys that your BFP's are just days away!

Yeah triple the good news.Hey Kari u never know dont throw the towel in already girl I know u are tougher then that.It aint over till Miss America sings.........:D

Mapia

WOW...thats so cool..we've heard 2 BFPs of Aimee & CMarie in one day so I guess its time for 3 BFPs in a day !!
Good luck Mapia, Kari & Lori - 4/9 will be a day of celebrations :blob_fire

Yes Mapia, I am going for FET and its scheduled on 4/23 so there is still time.

Sending sticky baby dust and positive wibes !
Golds

Hi Holly! That all sounds so exciting! I haven't posted much but you all are still in my thoughts. I think that you sound so brave to be going through all of this and I feel like you will get your BFP at the end of May!! Good luck!

Anna Leigh

Thanks Anna Leigh!! I'm excited and hoping it will all work out. How is everything with you? Hopefully great! :angel:

Mapia, Lori, and Kari,

It's gonna kill me not knowing how your betas go on 4/9, but I've decided to stay away from the boards while I'm on vacation. I will really miss all my girls. I feel so close to so many of you, but I think I need a break from all this IF stuff, and this is the perfect opportunity to take one before embarking on IVF.

I will definitely have you in my thoughts and prayers for 3 Big Fat Positives!!

I'll be checking in tomorrow and saying a final farewell, but I just made this decision and thought I would send my well wishes now before I get too caught up in all the preparations...

Bundles of Baby Dust headed your way....

Holly :angel:

Hi Holly,

I completely understand you staying away for the week. A total vacation is a great break. I did that in January and it was a bit hard to stay away but it did help to keep IF off the mind as much as possible. I hope you and DH have an amazing time and come back revived and hopeful to start the IVF process.

No definate news yet but I think I will be joining you in the IVF cycle in May. I started very very faint spotting today. I know it could mean anything but it's 11 dpiu so I don't think it's good news. I will let you all know when I know for sure though. Sorry, didn't mean to make this post a downer for you - just thought I'd let you know since you won't be on later.

I really hope you have an amazing trip and I look forward to having my IVF buddy when you get back!

Lori

Hi Holly

I think that is a very good idea. Once you embark on IVF your mind is no doubt going to be in a whirl and you will become very focused. Enjoy your vacation and don't give us a second thought, time out for yourself is important too!

Take care sweetie!!!

Ruby

Hi Holly Bye Holly :)
Have a wonderful vacation - I guess you need one before you are restricted for next 9 months. :D

Golds

Oh Lori, I really hope it's not AF starting. As much as I would like to have you as an IVF buddy, I would much rather see you get your BFP sooner rather than later! I'll be thinking of you.

Ruby, I agree. Time away from all this is really important. It has consumed me for so long, I am determined to put it out of my mind while I'm gone. Even though I will miss you all, I know I need the break. I'm sure it will be good for me. And vacation will be that much sweeter. :)

Golds, ahh that was so cute. Boy do I hope you're right. ;)

Still hoping to come back to read about many many BFPS!!!

Hey Holly - I don't think I will be online tomorrow before you take off so just wanted to wish you safe travels!!!! Even though we're gonna miss you while you're gone, don't worry about taking time away from the IF stuff... I bet it will be good for you. And our beta results will be posted for you to read about when you return!

Thanks Kari! :wave:

Hi Holly,

I am way late on this thread but I wanted to wish you tons of luck for Stimming in May. You will have to tell us all about it in the hopes that I will get to try it myself next month. Have a great time on your cruise!!!

kathy

KATHY!!! I'm so happy to see you on the boards. I've missed you!

Thanks Hol! :) I missed you guys too... just had a little slump I guess. I asm glad I got a chance to talk to you before you went on your cruise!!

kathy