I thought I would start a new tread for you to get us through to your BFP!!!!!!!!!! ;)

Only 2 more days til your beta!!!! I just know we will be hearing about your BFP right after your beta. I am getting so excited for you that I can hardly stand it!
I was wondering if they would discuss the risks of multiples. We only had one visit with RE but, it wasn't mentioned then. I have researched it on my own, as I always do! We will cross that bridge if we are blessed with that bridge to cross!!!!;)

DH and want to adopt. We are only waiting to see if IVF brings us a baby or more than one baby. We almost began the process and decided that it would be better to wait just in case I have a bed rest filled pregnancy and/or more than one baby. Even if we have 2 we still want to adopt at least one. Now if we have more than 2 at once I dont know if it will be possible. We are putting that on hold for now! If we do have a little one with IVF we may adopt an older child later on.
We are about 45 minutes from Indianapolis.
The tourny was good but I froze!!!!! I think I will check the weather a little better and bundle up if needed. DH's team took 2nd to a team that he fears cheated. It was a group of guys that hardly ever golf. We also won a 4 night stay in a suite in Indy....so that will be a nice little relaxing stay for us. My RE is there so we just may use it the week of my ER and transfer! Its the presidential suite so it will be nice and roomy for a long stay! I am kinda excited to not have to drive back and forth that week!!!

Well, my dear, your almost there!!! Stay positive and get ready for the good news that is soon to be coming your way!!!!
Hugs!

Hey Mrs! Thx for starting a new thread for me... after all of my excitement over the weekend, I have a feeling I will be a whole lot chatty the next few days! :D I'm so thankful that the weekend is over (don't hear that too often do you?;)), and Wed finally feels like it's within reach. I'm a bit nervous tho cause I just noticed today that I DO have an HPT in the cabinet.... it's gonna be so much harder to resist now! I seriously don't know if I can do it! :D

I'm sure the risk of multiples will be brought up in more detail in future appts, especially when you start discussing the number of embryos to be tranferred. It's definitely a real possibilty! Well I'm always interested in hearing if anything ever transpires with the proposition you encountered not too long ago. Keep me posted. And either way, I think it's great you are wanting a couple of children... and maybe even adopting an older child eventually! I think you and your DH will make fantastic parents!!! How's all going with your furbabies???? Sound like you all are getting plenty of parent-practice on that front!

So I've got a potential little issue and it's probably way TMI, but I am a bit worried... well I've always had a bit of trouble with constipation when I take all these meds, esp progesterone. Well last cycle, and again this cycle, my nurse recommended Milk of Magnesia. Around 2am (when I woke up the first time last nite:yawn:), I took a small dose of it. By 9am I was still struggling so I took another small dose, but more than the 2am dose. Well basically for the last 7 hrs I've just been "going" (I'm sooooo sorry, I know it's way TMI, pls don't hate me). The prob is, I've taken this stuff in prior cycles and never was affected so significantly. I know that "going" can be a complication of OHSS and now I'm wondering what am I dealing with here. I assume it's b/c I took the MOM, but now I'm worried that I shouldn't have. BTW, despite "going" all day, my tummy is still HUGE. That reassures me that the bloat is def OHSS related. I have my nurses cell phone # and I'm thinking about calling her, but I guess I could try to wait till tomorrow morning. It's not like I'm miserable or anything. Anyway, just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on this icky issue. :)

Well my friends, I'm hoping for some BFPs this week, and not just me! Princess I hope you will be announcing some really good news yourself in the next few days!!!:angel::angel::angel:

Kari, You know with the time change this isnt as late for you. When I sent that last post, I assumed you would get it tomorrow.....and it would only be 2 days! lol

I don't know if I should try to talk you out of using the HPT because I can only imagine how hord it will be! I will probably take them the last couple days of my 2ww! I know you told your nurse that you wouldn't... so maybe you should wait..... or maybe you should take it....or.....lol. Not much help am I ;)

I still feel noting well happen with "our friends" and the baby thing. Every now and then I feel like it may work out by how they talk but, other times I don't think that at all. I sometimes wonder if it is just me hoping to much!

My RE already dicussed how many we will transfer, he mentioned it once. He said since I have gotten pregnant so easily in the past that they would not transfer more than 3, if I even had that many to transfer. Most of the time when we would begin to ttc after a loss, it would work the first time. I also have already split an egg once. My last pregnancy was identical twins. So since I have split once he said they want to be prepared for that to possibly happen again.
My OBGYN is the one who first mentioned the risks when he commented on me being so short.
Ok, I gonna close this before it turns into a book! lol I seem to ramble every time I post on your thread:angel:
I will be around often for extra chat time to help you through these last few days....to help me to. I am so excited for you!!!!!
Hugs!

Oh my gosh I don't think I realized you had identical twins in your last pregnancy... Identicals are fascinating. I know with assisted hatching there is an increased chance, but even still it's rare. I know it still must be so hard thinking of your losses... My heart goes out to you and at the same time I admire your strength and determination. It'll pay off... I know it! Well I am hoping to get some sleep tonite... I feel better than last nite (kinda bummed about that;)), so I think I'll be catching some zzzz's here shortly. Always good to chat with you... Thx for keeping me company! Good nite my friend.:angel:

Kari - thinking of you on these couple days before your beta... hang in there my friend and try to stay away from that HPT ;) ... by the way, the "going" too much (and different from past usage of MOM) could also be a sign of a BFP no? :) pls don't worry too much... these two days will fly... are you working still or taking these days off?

Mrs - so sorry about your previous losses :angel: praying that this IVF brings you your long awaited bundle (s) of joy... you are in my thoughts and prayers :angel:

Hi Kari! Looks like there's been a lot of chatter over the weekend and things are looking very positive for you! I'm so excited about your symptoms. Althought I don't wish anyone to feel bad, I suppose this is the best type of bad feeling to have! I hope you're not to miserable. Only a couple more days and you'll be celebrating your BFP! I know you can hold off and not POAS. Hope you're having a good day...- April

Hey Kari, only 2 more days. You are strong not to use that HPT but it will better to hear from the RE since those silly HPTS can be wrong. I wouldn't worry to much about your BM's, this whole pregnancy I am either constipated or diaharea......so you never know how your body will react to the hormones. I just know we are going to be celebrating Wed so hang in there. :angel:AimeeM

Hi Kari!

Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you. Only 2 more days till we can all start celebrating!! :D:D:D Can't wait!

Love,

Holly

Good morning, Kari! How are you this morning? I hope you were able to get some sleep last night. Just a couple more days to go! How are you doing today? Hang in there! We are all thinking of you!!!

Hi Kari how are you doing sweet? Just wanted to let you know that i ve been thinking about your and your little beanies so much these past few days. You are all in my prayers. This must be so tough on you though you are one of the strongest woman i 'know' and i am sure that your perseverence will pay off. I am also sure that this journey will make you an even better mommy. Your beanies are SO lucky.

Big hugs and messy kisses from my little man

Amy

Amy, messy kisses... I love it! :D Wish I could see that little boy of yours!

Hazel, I certainly hope a pending BFP caused the strange reaction to the MOM!;) I guess it's possible!

Hey April! Yes it was an interesting weekend. I'm def not too miserable... In fact I think I've gotten better and that worries me a little!

Aimee, I almost caved this morning with the HPT. I mean it was so close! But I'm still in the dark!

Holly thanks for your positive thoughts... I do hope we'll be celebrating soon. There's a part of me that's incredibly nervous that it'll be a BFN and I'll look back and be embarassed I got everyone all hyped up and excited for me. I'm soooo nervous!!!

Kelley, I slept beautifully last nite! Kinda wish I hadn't ;)

Well I did end up talking to my nurse last nite. She wanted me to call her today and give her an update. Well I left her a message telling her I felt much better but she phoned back and said my RE wanted to see me today regardless. So I have a 2:45 appt. 4 hrs from now... I have no idea what to expect... I don't know if it's just an u/s but of course I'm hoping maybe they'll do b/w for an early beta... I'm sure they won't though. I'll def keep you guys posted!!!

Good luck at your appointment this afternoon!!!!

Kari, good luck to your appt, keep us posted.
Hugs,
Mady

Kari, if it were bfn (which it WON'T be), you would have nothing to feel silly about. You just reported how you were feeling & we got our own selves excited because, even though it sucks that you were feeling bad, it's also VERY promising that you've got bfp. :D:D:D

Not sure if you've had your appt yet or not, but I hope it goes/went well. I would love to hear they sent you for early beta!!

Holly

Kari,
I am hoping to hear wonderful news from you in a couple of hours! I hope you are doing well. ;)

Well I am back from my appt. They would not do an early beta (believe me I begged!). They did an u/s and confirmed my OHSS is on the high side of moderate. He started to say severe, but since I still haven't gained weight, he said it's not yet severe. My ovaries measured at 9 and 11 and he said he didnt like that. I was warned that if I am pregnant I need to prepared for it to get worse. He would not come straight out and tell me this is a positive indicator but I still believe it is. At least I know I'm not just fat and the discomfort wasn't all in my head :) I must continue to lay low but move around enough to prevent blood clots. 42 more hrs till beta but who is counting! Thanks to all of you for your good luck wishes... I appreciate your love and support more than you know! I think this is it!!!!

Kari, I am so glad your dr confirmed the OHSS because at least you know it's not all in your head. Throughout many 2wws I had myself convinced I was imagining side effects. Sometimes we just don't know what to think! It's such a trying time. But I am with you 110% & I believe this is it for you too! :angel: Can't wait till Wednesday!!

Holly

Woo HOO!!!! I knew those feeling couldn't just be in your head. I'm so hopeful for you Kari. This cycle is really it for you. Do you know what time you'll find out on Wednesday??? I can hardly wait!!! Keep resting and I hope you continue to feel moderate...I think that's a good place. You've got OHSS but it's not to the severe point...perfect! YAY!!! - April

:DKari, I I know we need to wait for your beta to know for sure but, I am ready to post bouncy blob after bouncy blob for you right now!!! lol I couldn't be happier or more sure that your mommy days have just begun! I hate that you have to go throught so much discomfort but, I am sure that it must mean your little ones are staying and growing and will be yours to hold before you know it!
How is DH feeling? I bet it was a happy car ride home!!!!

Hugs!

April, well my appt is at 8:15 and my RE office turns the results around like rockstars... I don't think I've ever waited past noon. And I'm still considering hanging out in the waiting room of the office just so they'll hurry it up even more!!! :D I totally agree with you... moderate is a good place to be. I'll keep drinking my fluids and hopefully I'll keep peeing them out! ;)

Holly, I am so excited you are with me 110% on this! I am beyond anxious for Wed to get here... this last day and a half is going to be total torture! I may seriously lose my mind. :dizzy::dizzy::dizzy: Holly, I am dying to join you on the other side!!! :angel:

Hi Mrs! Yeah, it was a pretty happy car ride home... DH stopped and got me french fries from McDonald's... my favorite treat! :D I think DH is pretty excited. He keeps telling me how he has never seen me so positive and I'm quite sure that has been infectious... I know he wants this as bad as I do! I really hope we'll bust out the bouncy guys in a couple days!!! :cool: And I hope with all my heart that if I do get that BFP that has eluded me for three years of trying, well I just hope that you and all of my friends still here on the IF side are RIGHT behind me! I know you will be ;)

Kari I must say the wait is driving me insane, I cant wait to hear the results of your Beta and the confirmed OHSS is a good indicator that that your little one/s are snuggling in. Im so excited for you.

Cashahn xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Kari I am so excited for your beta tomorrow, I can hardly contain my self. I cannot wait to let the bouncing men out. I hope the last day of waiting goes by quickly. I cannot wait for you to join us on the otherside.

Good luck my friend, I am thinking of you

Love
Char

Kari -- thinking of you... GOOD LUCK... cannot cannot cannot wait to hear your news!!!! :angel:

Hi Kari!!!! I am so excited for your beta tomorrow!! I am dying to break out the bouncing guys and send you off to the pg board with a bang! :D I just know that this is your time! Take it easy, and know that tomorrow is only one more sleep away ;) I hope you are comfortable enough right now! I don't knwo whether to say I hope you're feelign better or not, since your doctor says that if you are pg, you'll feel worse. But I can't bring myself to say that I hope you feel horrible, lol! :D can't wait to hear more updates from you!

Cashahn, Hazel, Charlene, Princess...Thanks guys! I am on the same page, hardly able to contain myself knowing I just have one more day! I wanted to hpt this morning so badly but I just couldn't. DH would kick my butt! I really hope there will be bouncy guys tomorrow! :)

So far I feel better today. I have such mixed emotions about that... Relieved as I really was not feeling good yesterday and was starting to get very nervous about taking the ohss to the next level, yet I know that if I felt worse it'd be a continued good sign. I tell you what I will be beyond crushed if this turns out to be a BFN. But considering this was late onset ohss I still think it had to be the HCG from pregnancy that brought it on. Geesh, I'm really over thinking this aren't I? Beta is in just under 24 hrs... We'll know soon enough.

Kari less than 24 hours till beta........Whooooohooooo.

I am sure the increase in HCG has caused the ohss to worsen which is a good thing, right??? :D:D. You are so strng not to have HPT'ed but maybe it is better remember my HPT the day before beta as neg. Looking forward to tomorrowa post.

Love
Char

Kari, i can't believe wed is almost here.........I think the confirmed ohhs is a really good sign. I cannot wait to celebrate tomorrow.......you are very strong not to use the HPT......it will be all the more exciting when they call you with the positive results. I can't wait until tomorrow :angel:AimeeM

Kari I can't believe Wednesday is almost here and today is about half over! :D I can totally understand that yo're nervous. But let's not even entertain the thought of the three bad letters. I knwo we're not supposed to get hopes up, but it's probably better fo rus to stay positive, right? And you KNOW they're going to call you with positive results tomorrow!! That's going to be so amazing.... I am so excited for you! :D Can't wait!!

Kari, I can barely contain my excitement for you!! Less than 24 hours to go till your beta!!! I have to leave work at 3:30 for an appt & I know you are a few hours behind me because of the time zones, so I am hoping & praying we will hear your good news before I have to leave! How selfish of me! :jester:;) Hope you are hanging in there sweetie!! Tomorrow is your day!!!

Holly

Holly, you aren't selfish at all... I know just what you mean - sometimes I get anxious when I know I may be away one of my friends here is about to post some big news :angel: The good news is that my RE office is usually super good about getting results back pretty quick. I go in at 8:15 and I'm pretty sure I will hear back no later than 11:30am. So you should hopefully see my post!!!

Princess, thank you for staying so exicted for me. I've been in your shoes and know it's tough right now for you considering you just got very unexpected disappointing results. I love ya girl... sending you more (((hugs))) and thank you again for your support. I admire you more than you know. :angel:

Aimee, I totally agree, the OHSS has got to be good... I've never been so happy to see such a concerned look on my RE's face :D I've been feeling some serious twinges and mild but sharp pains in my lower abdomen ALL day. I'm still very nervous/cautious about getting myself so fired up for a BFP, but I've never ever felt these things before. It's just got to be good news tomorrow!

Charlene, I really do think I wouldn't be feeling so icky if it weren't for HCG in my system from implantation. It's been 16 days since my trigger shot... there's just no way I could still be feeling icky from that! :) I'm still shocked myself that I held out on HPT. This is the first time in my entire history of ART that I haven't HPT'd before beta! :cool:

good luck 2mo!

I am sooooo excited for you about tomorrow! As soon as you find out you'll have to let us know because we're all rootin' for you!

Kari dear, good luck tomorrow, I'm thinking of you.
Hugs,
Mady

Kari-

I just wanted to wish you good luck with your HCG test tomorrow. I feel bad saying this, but I'm really glad you have OHSS!!! It is a very good sign. Hopefully you are still taking it easy, it's only a day away!!!

Teach

YEEEEE! Can you feel the excitement! I CAN NOT wait until tomorrow. Your BFP will be wonderful news for this board. I hope you can feel the prayers behind you on this one, Kari! You've been such a fabulous friend to everyone here and I know we're all convinced it's your time. Good luck tomorrow my friend!! - April

Hey April! I can feel the excitement now!!! :):):) Thank you for your post... It made me feel really good! :angel: And I am so hopeful your BFP is just a few weeks away yourself!

Hi Teach!!! Thx for checking in! I've def been taking it easy... It's amazing how I feel almost fine laying down but quite sick when standing and walking around! Hope you and your twins are doing good!!!

Mady, Pinkie, Jam thank you all so much for your good luck wishes. I can hardly believe it's the eve before beta. Never thought it'd get here! Wonder if I'll be able to get any sleep tonite???!! :D

Kari - GOOD LUCK tomorrow!:D

I was out of town for work this last 5 days, so i missed alot, but i knew your beta was coming up soon. Can't believe its tomorrow! I'm so glad i'm back in town to celebrate your good news tomorrow!:)

You have so many wonderful people here who care about you, so write back ASAP and don't leave us hangin! I just know you'll follow in my footsteps with another BFP!

Kari, I Only have a minute but I wanted to let you know I have been praying extra for the results to not only be positive but, to be high!!! I hope you are holding up!!!
My little fur baby is in heat and we have a "stud" here and it has been a handful!!! SO I havent been online as much as I would like to today and yesterday.
I will make sure to be ready to celebrate with you when you get your results!!!!
I hope you get some rest!! Good luck sweetie!!!!!!!!!!!

Cashahn and Mrs, thank you both so much. Your thoughts and prayers warm my heart.:angel:

So I'm not trying to turn negative, but what I believe to be a legitamate concern has surfaced this evening. Around an hour ago I started having significant pain in my right shoulder. It kinda comes and goes but sometimes hurts fairly bad. Having had an ectopic Pg in the past I am now terrified!!! :( Granted I went all the way to 5.5 weeks with my EP before it was termed and I never had shoulder pain but I know very well that shoulder pain is a major indicator of EP. I'm trying hard to stay calm.... DH freaked on me when I mentioned it, but I'm honestly really really scared and I know I can't let him see me nervous This just sucks cause I've been so happy and excited and here I am on the eve before beta and I'm petrified of this pain I keep having in my shoulder. It won't go away! Please pray for me girls... I'm so so scared. I'm just praying that maybe it's the OHSS somehow (tho I don't feel anything in my chest yet). Plus wouldn't it be wayyyyy to early to feel a symptom of EP??? Oh boy, now I really don't know how I'll sleep tonite.

Ok, maybe I jumped the gun... I really didnt wanna go searching the net cause you all know what that can do, but since the pain is now worse (and constant) I just had to. Turns out the shoulder pain in ectopics is caused be free blood flow going into the abdomen putting pressure on the diaphragm. This triggers right shoulder pain. So, it makes sense that all the free fluid in my massively distended abdomen could do the same thing, right? Plus if it were EP it would be way too early for a tube to burst (which causes the blood to flow to the abdomen).... So I'm now convinced this is just another ugly symptom of ohss. Thx for listening... I'm sure many of you recall from my last early m/c that I have a ridiculous fear of another ectopic.

Kari, well, I am glad your appointment is tomorrow......just in case! I am also glad you researched it and I hope you feel better about what what you read, good enough to get some rest tonight.
I dont want to scare you, actually I am hoping this will help if anything. When my tube was rupturing, I did feel pain in my shoulder and in my leg. It was terrible and being a person who normally doesn't take meds for pain, it told my family just how bad it was when nothing helped and I was asking for more meds. I was not very far along but, I had twins in there so, it ruptured fast. So I bet you are still just too early to feel that much pain from an ectopic.
I had another ectopic and made it to 6 weeks without pain. I am praying that you don't have to go through that again!!! I want bw AND an u/s done on you at your appointment missy!!!! lol Not just any bw either....bw with BFP written all over the results!!! :D

I will be waiting to hear your news..... I am so excited for you!!!

Hugs and lots of prayers are coming your way. :angel:

I am sorry that you have shoulder pain but i am sure it is OHSS related. I hope you appointment goes well today and that you are posting huge BFP numbers. I am still so excited for you. Only a few more hours....I hope you are getting some sleep.

Thinking of you
Char

Kari

Just wanted to let you know that i ve been thinking and praying for you all day. You deserve this so much..................
I know it s still early and you re still asleep but since here it nearly 1pm i can t help but log on every hr to check on you.
Can t wait to bring out those bouncy guys.
Good luck for your beta my friend.
Hugs and kisses

Amy

Kari, I'm sorry to hear about the shoulder pain, but I am glad that what you read calmed your fears. I don't think your worries about another ectopic are ridiculous, they make perfect sense. After going through such a traumatic experience, it's perfectly natural to fear having to go through it again. Having said that, the chances of another ectopic are not as high as the chances of a healthy pregnancy for you this time. :angel: I am praying so hard for you!!!! I think the whole board is!! :D Can't wait to hear your results!!

Holly

Why is this so hard???!!!! I almost just went to the hospital... Woke up with severe cramps... Like the worst menstral cramps I've ever had... sweating profusely, thought I was gonna pass out. Begged DH to call my RE and take me to the hospital, but he refused until I at least tried to fight it... After a few minutes it passed but omg, what WAS that??? To my preggo friends.... I've heard of cramping early on... Has it ever been really bad? Teach, or anyone who's had ohss... does this sound familiar? Ok... Deep breaths.... I definitely feel better. Just confused. Less than three hrs till beta. (and less than 3 hrs of sleep so far tonite!)

Char, Mrs, Amy, thank u all SO much. Holly, telling me my chances of a healthy pg far outweigh another EP was just music to my ears. Thank you.

Oh Kari!! I'm so sorry you are feeling so crappy!!! I never experienced any severe cramps like that w/ this pregnancy. I wonder if it is another symptom of severe OHSS? I don't know? :confused: One thing's for sure, if it IS severe OHSS then your BFP is already written in stone baby!!

I hope you are feeling okay now. Just keep resting as much as possible until BETA time. Is DH able to go w/ you in case you start feeling worse again?

Holly

Kari-

I remember having some cramping, but mine was mainly from vomiting and diarrehea. That's when you know the OHSS is severe. Maybe it has something to do with that. I would definetly mention that to your RE when you go for your b/w. Good luck! I will be anxiously awaiting your results!!
Teach

Oh Kari, Obviously since I've never been PG I can't help much with what you're feeling. But I'm sending my prayers your way that you're feeling better soon and that you've got a healthy pregnancy in there. Keep us posted and try to rest until your appointment! - April

Kari, Just wanted to stop in and send more hugs and prayers!!!!! After reading your post I made a couple calls and asked for help with prayers. Just a little extra while we wait for the good news!!!!! ;)

You know I have heard of football parties....Idol parties, and survivor parties. Groups gathering to root on a favorite person or team. Well, I just know if we all could be together we would be gathered and ready to celebrate the good news with you!!! Since we cant all be together and there for you.... We will still call this the biggest beta party ever! Spread out over the globe waiting for the good news!!!

Thinking of you my friend!!!!:angel:

Kari, sweetie I am on the edge of my seat waiting for that BFP. I really hope you are feeling good enough to enjoy it. I am sure all your symptons are from OHHS...I mean your ovaries are going to continue to get larger because of all the HCG swimming around from those embies so thats sure to cause period like cramps....Keep Us posted, you are in my prayers:angel:AimeeM

Hi Kari!

Even though I haven't been posting I have been following your progress and I am praying hard for BFP for you! Best of luck! I know it is your time.

Kari, I cannot stop thinking about you!! I even checked a website that displayed the country by time zones so I would know for sure whether or not you had beta already. According to the map, beta was an hour ago, so we will hopefully be hearing something soon. ;) I am literally on the edge of my seat! It's almost as if I were going in for my own beta!!

Can't wait to hear from you!!! I hope you are feeling okay.

Holly

I'm with Holly...I'm so nervous/excited for these results! Hope you're hanging in there! - April

Ok, so hopefully you all have seen my new thread where I posted about my BFP, but I just HAD to respond to all of the amazing words of support you guys have shown me. It's like I'm still in shock.... and I can't believe the waterworks didn't come out at my RE office when my nurse told me the good news, but seeing what you guys have written here, well it def brought the tears to my eyes. Thank you so, so much! :angel:

And Mrs, your post about the beta party really made me smile (well made me cry actually, but in a good way ;)). I'm returning the favor of sincere prayers and asking that every single friend of mine here who has yet to get their good news will be RIGHT BEHIND ME!!!!

Love to all of you.

Kari