Hi Aimee! I'm not sure if you've already been in for your retrieval this morning, but I wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and hoping that RE gets lots of mature healthy eggs from you! I'm feeling very positive about this one and sending all those positive thoughts your way********

Would love to hear an udpate when you are feeling okay enough! :)

Hi Aimee,
I'm thinking about you. I hope you retrieve plenty of good eggs. Keep us posted.
Baby dust
Luba

Hi Aimee!! I'm thinking about you and hoping they get a lot of excellent quality eggs! :D When will you hear the fert. report? We are thinking about you and prayin gthat this time is THE time!!

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Good luck today Aimee. I am praying for lots of eggs. Hope you get that BFP this time.

Kelly

Hi Aimee! Hope the retrieval is going/went well today!! Can't wait to hear how many eggies they got. ;) Hope you are feeling good. Let us know when you can. Sending you all kinds of positive vibes. :)

Holly

Hi Girls, I am back from ER and the nurse said I was the jackpot winner of the day.:bouncing: We got 29 eggs. I won't know until tomorrow how many are mature or fertilize so I am keeping my fingers crossed :). I am going to bed now, since I feel pretty nausaus and dizzy but I will post more as soon as I know. Thanks so much for all your wishes, you guys are the BEST.:D AimeeM

Oh my goodness, thats great. 29.....woohoo Congratulations! Now you are sure gonna make it to a day 5 transfer with so manny eggies. Sounds like the BFP is gonna be yours this time.

Take it easy now. Any sign of OHSS? I hope not.
Good luck to you and your eggies a great fertilization report.

Baby dust,
Mady

Aimee, that is wonderful my friend!!! :blob_fire :blob_fire :blob_fire You really did hit the jackpot with all those eggies!!! Please get some good rest this evening and do give us the update on the fert. report tomorrow. Are you doing ICSI or IVF? I don't seem to recall. Well either way, I'm sure Mady is right and a day-5 transfer is a good possibility for you!!!!

Congratulations on all the eggs Aimee! I'll be praying for good fertilization and a wonderful transfer. Take it easy! - April

Hi Aimee

Congratulations on retrieving so many eggs, you must be thrilled. I hope you are feeling better soon and good luck with the transfer.

Ruby

Oh WOW Aimee!! That's fabulous! :D :D :D :D Can't wait to hear the fert report today. I hope you are feeling better. Make sure you take it easy and stay hydrated. Your bfp is only a few weeks away now!

Holly

That's great news! I am sure you'll be able to make it to a day 5 transfer with that many possibilities. I can't wait to hear the fert report.

Oh my, 29!!!! :D:D:D That's excellent news, dearest!! :D You will get a BFP this time, I am so sure!! :D I can't wait to hear how many ferted!! (LOL-- ferted sounds funny. I mean fertilized, not that your eggs have the gas) You are going to be a mommy so very soon-- I am so excited!!! How are you feeling? Resting very much I hope!

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Great job! 29 is a very good number. There is a very good chance that embyes make it day 5 transfer. Good luck!
Baby dust
Luba

Wow Aimee that s just great i am so happy for you. Hope that good news will keep rolling in until your bfp. Hope you are feeling ok and wishing you all the best for your transfer.

Amy

Hi girls, thanks for all your support its the only thing keeping me going right now. We have some ok news........of the 29, 17 were mature and were ICSI'd and only 5 fertilized normally. :( So we only have 5 to work with, last time we had 7 and only 1 was good quality. So I am not that hopeful. I really wished that we would have more to work with to make it to a 5 day but we are doing a 3 day Friday at 12pm. Its starting to look like my eggs are the problem. :( Well I have tons to do to keep me busy until Friday when I find out if any made it. Thanks Girls, AimeeM

Oh Aimee, I can feel the sadness in your voice, but there is still hope. Actually 5 big ones. :) :) :) :) :)
I remember that CBB had 5 or so embies and look at her now...all pregnant.:D
Good luck to you and your little ones, and sticky babydust.

Mady

Oh honey, I am so sorry that you're feeling so disappointed. :( I too can hear it in your post. Mady is right though, you do have 5 embies that fertilized normally, so there is still a great chance at success. Try not to get too down. We are here for you. Praying for lots of doubling & sending you huge comforting hugs. :angel:

Holly

Oh Aimee,
I'm very sorry you have to go through this.
There is still hope that things will turn around and they decide to do a day 5 transfer. I will be praying for you.

baby dust
Luba

Aimee sweetie I am so sorry to hear the sadness in your post. Please stay focused and positive about the five embies that are healthy and growing strong right now. Your miracle awaits hun, I'm sure of it. It only takes one, and who knows, with five to work with you may VERY well end up with more than one!!! My prayers are with you and I look forward to hearing that the transfer goes well on Friday. Gentle (((hugs))) coming your way.

Hi Aimee

I'm sorry you're feeling a bit disappointed but hang in there sweetie. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and I am certain that you will get your miracle out of this.

*****BABYDUST*****

Ruby

Hi Aimee...............Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you and I hope you are feeling better today. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that all goes well tomorrow. Try and stay positive hun. Like the other ladies said, it only takes one. I will be praying that you get your miracle.

******Lots of Babydust******

Jenna

Oh darling Aimee. Like the other sisters, I can hear the sadness in your post.
:( Don't fret too hard dearest, becuase all it takes is one, and you have five!! :D:D:D You could very well end up with more than one little one growing inside of you! :D Good luck tomorrow and knwo that we are thinking of you an dcheering for you.

Hugs and loads of sticky **********babydust************

Aimee,
You transfer today, right? I hope all those embyes developed and you have few to transfer. Good luck and please keep us updated.
Baby dust
Luba

Aimee, I am thinking of you as well today. Please let us know how it is going when you can. :angel:

Aimee, I am hoping and praying that everything goes very smoothly today, dearest. Please let us know how you are whenever you get the chance. We love you!!

*******babydust*********

Aimee, good luck for a smooth transfer and getting into the 2ww.
Let us know how many you put back
Sticky baby dust,
Mady

Hi Aimee,

I'm w/ everybody else...thinking of you and hoping your transfer went smoothly. :) Can't wait to hear from you!

Holly

Hi Aimee

I hope your transfer went well and that you are doing good. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Ruby

Hey Girls, Gosh I feel like I have my own cheering section its so nice. I have stayed away from the board a little the last day or so because I didn't want to obsess too much. But all of your posts, prayers and thoughts really touched my heart and I know its why I feel better now.

My ET went great, much better than last time ( I had severe cramps after my first ET) and this one was smooth sailing. My RE we pretty shocked about our fertilization rate, and thought my whole cycle has been very unpredictable. I still have mild OHHS but its getting better so I am keeping my fingers crossed. Ok so hear is the big news we put all 5 back, since we put 3 back last time with a BFN our RE reccomended being really aggressive.
We had 1-8 cell, 2-6 cells, and 2-5 cells......so right now I have a basketball team in my belly. I just hope at least one stays around for the long run. :) I am still pretty tired and laying down definatley helps my swollen belly, I swear I look 5 months pregnant allready, its good all those flowy shirts are so popular right now. I hope the OHHS subsides by Wed. when I go back to work. I am off to bed now, but I really wanted to thank everyone for all of their posts, you girls rock and I know we are all going to be great mommies someday. 2WW here I come :) AimeeM

Hi Aimee

Wow, my eyes nearly popped out of my head when I read your post!!! Five embies transferred back in!!! You definitely have a GREAT chance at getting your BFP. I am so happy for you and am sending loads of babydust (not that I think you need anymore just now) and lots of gentle hugs your way.

Look after yourself and your mini basketball team!!!

Ruby

Aimee, just wanted to say congrats on the transfer! It certainly sounds like things are looking very positive for you (and your little basketball team!). Here hoping you get some nice relaxing time this weekend and those embies choose to stick around! - April

Aimee,
I'm so happy the ET went well!! 5 embryos???!!! wowie!!!!!!! When are your Hcg tests??
I had my ET on the 4th and get tested the 12th and 14th! I hate the wait! I'm laying here in bed bored and ansy at the same time! ugh
-stace

Hi Stace, I was wondering how things went for you. I am glad that your ET went good. :) Now we are waiting together, I don't test until the 16th and the 18th so I have a ways to go. The bed rest is for the birds.......the first time it was nice to relax but now I am bored silly, playing solitaire on my computer. My Nurse told me yesterday that its these 48 hours that are the most critical so I sure hope our embies are sticking around. How long are you on bed rest? Anyway I am going to turn on the TV and pray that Texas beats Oklahoma. I hope your day goes quickly :)

Hi Ruby, I hope you are having a nice weekend. I bet the weather is nice right now. Its spring/summer there now I think :)

Thanks April, I hope you are having a great weekend also. :angel: AimeeM

Hey Aimee!!! Wow sweetie that is great that your doctor is doing everything in his power this time to make sure you end up with a BFP! I don't think it's concerning that he is being so agressive... I really think it's a good move considering that he has gone down this road with you before and he knows you well. Your comment was very cute, btw, about the basketball team :D I loved that!

So laying down and drinking water I'm sure is helping with the mild OHSS. Is there anything else that you are doing or you would recommend? I just want to be proactive myself at fending it off :)

Aimee, I admire you so much for your determination and strength. I really feel good about your chances right now. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and look forward to hearing a positive beta result from you on the 16th!

Aimee, wow! You are sure to be pg this time!! :D :D I'm so glad everything went so well today, I know you were concerned you weren't gonna have any embryos left, and here all 5 of them stayed strong & healthy. :) You and DH must be very excited.

Try to enjoy the bed rest. In about 9 months, you won't be getting any rest at all for a very long time! :p

Sending sticky dust & prayers your way.

Holly

Hi Kari, you are so sweet. I really don't feel so strong sometimes. This IF mess is certainly an emotional rollercoaster, but I am not ready to give up yet. I just hope this week flies by, I will probably POAS this time too since waiting all day at work was really hard. I too admire your amazing attitude and courage. I can't wait to hear you ER results tomorrow.

Oh for OHHS I am drinking smartwater, and like I said laying down alot. Its kinda painful to sit up but its definately getting better. I heard eating lots of protien helps, I did that too but I don't know if it worked. My RE acted like they don't even know why people really get it, just high E2 levels, so he said there wasn't much I could do.

Holly, thanks I really hope this time it works and we are all exhausted in the next 9 monthes or so caring for our bundles of joy.

Have a nice Sunday Girls, my bed rest is almost over :) AimeeM

Aimee, thanks for the tips, and it's good to know there is only so much our doctor's can do to predict OHSS and only so much for us to do to help fend it off. Are you feeling pretty good right now? So glad you are almost done with bedrest... isn't it the pitts?!?!!! But I know you feel much like I do and think it would be totally worth it a million times over if we get our baby miracles from all the rest! Just a bit over a week until you post your good news!!!

Hope you're feeling well Aimee - thinking of you.

Ruby

AImee

Wow 5......i think it s the first time that somebody transfered 5 on this board. I hope you are feeling better and i am so happy that your E/r went so much better this time round. How are feeling?
I don t understand much on IVF but is there any chance that all 5 will implant or is it just not possible.?
Well looks like your bfp is just a few days away...when is your beta? Sending you lots of sticky baby dust.

Amy

Yay, my bedrest is over, although I cheated a little last night and went to the grocery store. :) but since I am taking it easy working from home the next two days I figured that was ok. You are right Kari, it will all be worth it and I would lay in bed forever if it meant I would get pregnant.:angel:

Ruby, thanks sweetie, I think you were BD'ing this weekend. I hope you get miracle this month :)

Hi Amy, how are you and your little one doing. It seems like time is moving so fast. I remember when you first posted your BFP :). I know 5 embies is pretty aggressive but it was what our RE and Embryologist reccomended so we went with it. They could all implant, its a really small chance, like less than 1% and its also small for triplets like less than 15% or something so we will see. I am just praying for at least 1 to snuggle up and stay with us. I am starting to feel better, still pretty bloated but I can tell the HCG shot which is aggravating the OHHS is starting to leave my system. I took it 8 days ago so in another two the OHHS should be gone for good. I go in for a P4 check tomorrow and then my beta is 10/16 but I am going to POAS before that. I know I probably shouldn't but waiting around all day was so hard last time, I would rather know as soon as I can.
I can't wait for Kari to post, I hope everything is going smoothly for her :)AimeeM

Hi Aimee

I'm glad you're feeling good and no longer on bedrest - it must be so hard staying in bed for that length of time!
Hope your little embies are doing well and are snuggling up for a long nine month stay.

*****BABYDUST*****

Ruby

Oh that's great Amiee, that you're finally off of bedrest!! I hoe you had fun at the grocery store :D:D:D Anything for that bit of freedom, no? :D
I hope those little ones are snuggling nice and deep for the winter!!! :D

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Aimee, that is GREAT you are off bedrest! You must be feeling better, and for that, I'm thrilled for you. Hey I had thought your beta was on the 18th... that must have been your 2nd beta. So in my book your beta actually got three days closer from the time I woke up this morning! :D Now it's a week from today! -YAY!

My doctor called me and DH last nite and spoke about his concerns and our options. He said he will call me this morning and tell me our fert report and then ask what I have decided. Basically the options were to freeze all embies this morning on day 1 (which he said they have excellent success rates with), or go for the transfer on Thurs. I have decided.... I am absolutely going for the transfer. First, I woke up feeling GREAT today, and second I could not wait to do the frozen. He said we'd have to wait 6 weeks from my AF to do the frozen.... forget that!!! So he said he'd prob call at 8am and it's about 10 after, so I should be hearing any minute about our fertlization. I will let you know!

Can't wait to join you in the 2WW and even more excited to be sharing in the joy of pregnancy with you!!!

Amy, I'm so glad to hear you are feeling so good and that bedrest is over. It's such a drag, isn't it? But, anything for a chance of a baby. :) Hope your 2ww continues to go smoothly w/ a big fat positive at the end! :D

Kari, YAY! I was secretly hoping you would decide to do your transfer now. I couldn't bear the thought of you having to wait longer to complete your cycle. I would have supported you either way though. Can't wait to hear that fert report!

Holly

Hi Aimee

Just wondering how you are doing...i am glad that your bedrest is over.
THanks for explaining.....i have learnt so much about IVF from you ladies. I am sure that if your drs suggested that you transfer 5 you did the right decision.So when is your beta ? Praying hard that this is going to be it for you........I know that one baby would be a miracle but would you like to have twins?
I am doing fine up to now and i can t belive i am 20 weeks along...i try to take each day as it comes and hope for the best.

Sending you loads of sticky baby dust.....make sure you take it easy.

Amy

Hi Aimee, just popping in to see how the 2ww is treating you...You're getting closer that bfp every day!! When is your beta again? Sorry, but I can't remember...Can't wait to celebrate that bfp w/ you! :)

Holly

Hi Girls,

Amy I am glad you are doing so well, 20 weeks I can't really believe how time has flown by. When do you go to the dr. again, are you being monitored with ultrasounds closely because of your condition? You sound so relaxed, I bet you are gonna have one easy baby :) I am actually ok with whatever happens, twin, triplets etc. One healthy baby would be such a blessing.

Holly, How are you? My Beta is Tuesday 10/16. I am going a little crazy waiting, I don't really have any cramps and my stomach is almost back to normal. I still have twinges in my ovaries like last time but no other signs at all.

I actually took a pregnancy test and it was negative, I think its too early because I am only 6dpt but I want to prepare myself better this time, going in with blind optimism really hit me hard last time. I will probably test again on Saturday and Monday to see if anything changes. I really hope this works......knowing we put 5 back is hard because its seems like our chances are so high but I want to be realistic so I am just hoping time flies the next couple of days. :) :angel: AimeeM

Aimee, I want you to know that I am hoping and praying for you so much! Only 5 more days!! :D You're right, I'm sure it was too early to test, but I'm glad you know how to keep yourslef strong.... but I am so praying for a BFP from you!!!!! We love you, and knwo that we are thinking of you so much!

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Aimee, I know what you mean. When you put back a good number of embies, you almost feel like it's guarranteed, but at the same time, you have to remain realistic. It is SO HARD to balance all these emotions!!! You're doing a great job though. I am so glad you're not taking the bfn on the hpt too hard. It IS really early, and there is still plenty of time for that bfn to change to bfp. :D I have a really good feeling about your cycle!!!! I hope I am right! :angel:

Hang in there ~ you're getting closer every day. :)

Holly

Aimee glad you are doing okay. I just wanted you to know I am praying for your BFP. I can't wait to hear your numbers on Tuesday. Those HPT's are evil so don't get discouraged.

Kelly

Hi Aimee, I am glad you are physically feeling okay. The bloated stomach I guess is just something that just comes hand in hand with IVF, and it really is not fun! Hopefully it won't matter cause our stomachs will be popping like crazy soon after we find out we're pregnant!

As for the HPT's, I understand the temptation to test, and I understand your reasoning for doing so. In fact I will likely follow suit. But as you already know 6dpt is way to early esp with a day 3 transfer. When you had your transfer those embies were still a good 2, probably 3 days away from being able to hatch which must happen before they can implant! So I think you are still okay, hun. I pray your BFP is coming!

You girls are so sweet.

Princess, your posts always put such a smile on my face, how are you doing?You are such a positive person that even through cyberspace you have an effect on me.

I swear I feel closer to you all than my family and friends.

Holly, I know its way too early, I think I am just nervous because it feels like nothing is going on down there and I so want it to happen this time.

Hi Kelly, thank you :) I can't wait to hear how your follow-up goes. Only 1 week to go right? I think its on the 18th correct.

Kari, I would love all our stomachs to pop out.......what a gift that would be :)
I know its early, I think I am just anxious because the nurse I had during my transfer said that during the first 48 hours after they are put back in, they either establish communication with the uterus and implant or they don't. So its like, why can't they figure out a way to tell us if they started implantation. We did assisted hatching so we gave them as best a start as possible I hope :) I know its out of my hands but its sure is hard not to obsess. Its my DH's birthday today and it would have been nice although very unlikely to give him a surprise like a positive pregnancy test. My sister also just had her baby on Tuesday so those yearnings for it to be me are really strong right now. I just pray I can stay strong whatever happens. Well I must go wrap my DH's presents before he gets home. Have a nice night girls. AimeeM

Ah interesting. Today I was told 72 hours.... But like all the intracies of IF nothing is without variation. I was wondering if we should try assisting hatching, and if we get a bfn I am sure I will request it next time... Any extra thing to help our chances, right!

I hope u and DH are enjoying his birthday. I wish u already had a bfp today so u could celebrate, but the celebration will be just as sweet if it has to wait till Tuesday! I plan on doing hpt on Mon the 22nd which is my wedding anniversary. I know it's risky cause it might make my day sad if it's bfn but if it's bfp just imagine the card I will get for DH! Plus I want to be prepared for bad news if it is inevitable. I know u understand that approach.

I know it must be bittersweet seeing your sister and her newborn. But hopefully the baby energy will work magic and will ensure a BFP for you! Well i hope you have a nice nite, and your little embies too who I know are already cuddled in for a long stay!

Hi darling!! I'm just writing very short posts today, so do not be offended okay dearest friend? :angel: I am just in a bad day----I have had a hard week LOL. But I am seriosuly hoping and pryaing that this is your time, darling. I'm sure your BFP is on the way this time!!

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