Hi Ladies,
They closed the last thread so I started a new one. Even though I won't cycle til July, I like to follow along. AF should be here for me this week. Basically my donor will take the "stimulation" meds and I will be taking meds first to "quiet " ovaries and endometrium (Lupron) and then as the cycle progresses, to prepare my endometrium to receive the embryo/s. So I should start BCP this week. I am so anxious! The office did tell me they will keep me very informed of the donor's progress. For all of you that have no idea what I am talking about, I have to use donor eggs since mine were no good. Hope all you ladies are having a great day!
Lisa

Hi Lisa! Glad the RE office is keeping you informed of the donor's status! Sounds like you've got a good doctor. I can't believe that you are gonna be starting BCP this week!!! I love the efficiency they've got going over there!!!

Mady, I'm SOOOO anxious to hear how your E/R went! I've been thinking about you and your eggs all day long. ;) I hope you are feeling well this evening!!!! Please drop a line when you can okay my friend??? Love ya!!!

Ok, so E/R went fine, we got 14 eggs. Still a decent number and I kinda wanting to have less then the first time (17). Recovery was pretty nasty though, and so far I have slept all day and am taking Vicodine for the pain.
I will find out tomorrow about the fertilization report, will keep you ladies posted.
Hugs to all,
Mady

Hi Lisa! It's so great that you're getting started on BCP so soon. As Kari said, they sure sound efficient! I'm looking forward to following your cycle. July will be here before you know it!

Kari, I'll stop by your other thread, but you know I'm rooting for you!

Mady! What a great update. I'm glad they were able to get a good number of eggs. I'll be hoping for a report tomorrow with lots of mature eggs with good fertilization. I hope your recovery starts to improve quickly. Rest up!!

Well, I never got a call from the RE, so I guess there's nothing for me to worry about. Darn internet! I decrease Lupron tomorrow which is a good things as the headache has been creeping back throughout the day. Stims start Friday! I can't wait!!!

- April

Mady, yay! 14 eggs sounds awesome!!! Great job! So sorry to hear it's been a tough recovery though... Are you feeling sore? I'm rooting hard you'll be getting a fabulous fert report tomorrow!

April that is crazy you never got a call from the RE! But you are right... It certainly must mean all is good to go! Cutting down on the lupron will help you out pretty quickly when it comes to those nasty headaches. Stims now are just a couple days away! You've got to be getting excited and I'm excited for you!!!

Mady - 14 eggs is a great number. I'm so happy for you. Sorry about the tough recovery. Will they do a 3 or 5 day transfer?

Mady congrats of your 14 eggs I cant wait to hear the fert report, hoping you have a speedy recovery.

April yay you start stims on Friday how exciting, E/R and E/T will be here before you know it.

Kari your beta is so close now and I cant wait to hear the results.

Well i had B/W this morning and as usual the nurse had trouble with my veins and ended up getting it from my hand, so now Ive got bruises on my arms and hands. Anyway when I rang up for my results she told me that my E2 were reasonable, so Im guessing that they werent bad but not great either. So I go back on Friday for B/W and U/S so hopefully things will look a bit better. Wishing everyone all the best.

Cashahn xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Lisa, you are getting close now!! Things will be starting soon. I'm so glad your dr is going to keep you informed of the donor's progress. It will be so exciting!!

Mady, 14 eggs is great! :) Well done!! I'm sorry your recovery has been tough. I was terribly sore after my most recent retrieval. I hope you are feeling a bit better today.

April, don't you wish sometimes they would call you just to say all is good so you don't have to sit around wondering & worrying?! Oh well, no news is good news, so I am happy for you!! I can't believe you will start your stims in just a few days!! Time will really start moving for you then! How exciting!!

Cashahn, I really feel for you on the b/w. It must be torture when they can't get the vein & start feeling around in there. I hope your next blood draw goes much easier. Sending you hugs. I'll be thinking about you for your next appt. I hope all goes well for you.

Kari, BETA today!!!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!!!!!

Holly

Kari, congratulations once again. I hope you will start feeling better soon, before the lovely morning sickness kicks in.
Update on my eggies now: out of 14 only 9 were mature, and only 5 fertilized. I am pretty shocked still, when the first IVF I had all 17 matured and 15 fertilized. Well, thats it, cant do anything more. With 5 is still hope.
Hugs to all,
Mady

Mady, I'm so sorry your eggs didn't do better. It is always disappointing when things don't go perfectly. Five embryos still gives you an excellent chance though!! :) Hang in there & try to have faith. I'll be praying so very hard for you. Do you know when transfer will be yet?

Holly

Holly - How have you been? thanks for checking in with us!

Mady - Holly is right, 5 embryos is still a good number. Remain positive even though it didn't turn out the way you planned. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you!

Kari - Congrats! Can't wait to hear how your Beta goes! I bet you can't wait for that morning sickness! Yes I am hoping this week for AF, My cycles are sometimes all over the place, but I am thinking Fri for AF, I did go to the bathrrom last night and there was red streaks on the TP (Sorry MTI) so I was so excited that I figured I would wake up with AF this morning. BUT NO, nothing. Why is it when you want AF it never happens, and it takes longer to come because I am stressing about it!

Cashahn - I hate B/W too, and I stress everytime, I just don't look and try to pretend I am somewhere else. Hopefully next time goes better for you :)

April - that is one thing I don't understand with the RE. They tell us not to have any stress yet they stress us with lack of communication. I would say if they didn't call though everything is good.

Lisa

Mady my good friend, chin up dear... five good embyros can very well mean BFP!!! Amelu had five embies, and look at her just days away from delivering her twin girls!!! I do understand how and why you would feel disappointed... it's the same way I felt when I got only 5 B quality embies out of 21 and the rest were all C's. I knew I still had a chance, but I was a bit sad at the same time. But look at me now!!! I'm all knocked up too!!! This has to be your turn as well... I'm praying hard for you. Let us know when they decide to do transfer!

Cashahn, geesh! What is it with the blood-draws???!!! Sounds so painful my dear! :( So what is your gut feeling... when do you think we'll be seeing your post all about your transfer??? Hopefully we will know for sure on Friday after your appt!!!

Lisa girl, you said it. AF is notorious for messing with us and not showing when we actually WANT her to show! I've sure had my struggles with that in the past! Sounds like you've had some precursors tho... I'm sure by Friday you'll have the visitor you need to get things started!

Holly, were you a cheerleader in HS? You are such a rockstart supporter! :D

April! I know you halfed that lurpon already. Hope your headaches are better! Just another day till stims! WooHoo!!!!

Alright ladies, I may have already gotten my BFP but I'm not satisfied until the rest of you have as well!

Kari, you made me laugh! I was never a cheerleader in highschool, I actually didn't like cheerleaders because I was jealous of their popularity. :o I am determined to provide the same support to my girls though that was shown to me. I never would've made it through 2 IVF cycles w/o this board & all my friends on it! :D Like you, I'm not satisfied either until I see everyone else get their bfps too!

Holly

Hey Mady, I'm sorry you're a bit disappointed with the number of fertilized embies you got. I'm sure I'll sound like a broken record, but it is absolutely a quality thing over quantity. One (or more!) of those little guys is going to stick around for a long time. I think you were doing a day 3 transfer? So it'll be Friday? If so, you'll have a nice long weekend to relax and let those guys make themselves at home. Hope you're feeling better today.

Kari, I'm still so excited for you. Reading your posts just brings a smile to my face. There is so much joy coming from Arizona right now! Congrats.

Holly, I'm with Kari...I'm not buying your little story about not liking cheerleaders. I think you're a closet cheerleader!

My Lupron went down to 5 units today (from 20 yesterday). The headaches are not nearly as bad but I do get a little bit of pressure. I'm sure they'll be history soon! One more day until stims! Woo Hoo!

Have a good night girls! - April

April, Cool! you start stims tomorrow already. WooHoo!

Mady, i know it's upsetting about such a low number. My thought was always that i wanted as many as possible so that we could have some embryos to freeze. Keep in mind, 5 is still a VERY good number. If they are all good quality, then no worries!
I only had 3 fertilize....2 were good and one was OK quality and i'm pregnant now so it can happen!
How many were you thinking of transferring? You may even end up with a couple of embies to freeze!
Don't worry.:)

Kari, again CONGRATS, girl!

Bee's what a perfect time to remind Mady how your cycle went down... Your BFP is tremendous inspiration... for everyone actually!!! Hey, your u/s is Friday right???

Wow April I didnt realize you dropped your lupron from 20 to 5! Yeah your headaches will surely get better quick. It's amazing what a 20 unit dose will do to you!

Holly, yeah I'm not sure I'm buying your story either! I've always pictured you as the cheerleader-popular-type... You've just got that personality we all seem drawn to. Not to mention that cheerleader support spirit!!!;)

Well Friday sounds like it is gonna be a HUGE day... Mady may have her transfer (Mady is that right???), April starts stims, Cashahn has b/w and u/s, Bee's has first u/s to see baby(s), Teach has an u/s, Lisa expects AF, Mel has second beta, and I have second beta! :)

Good Morning Ladies, All this talk of Embies, I have a question. So how many Embies does the RE recommend transferring? I feel like I have really one shot at this cus of the cost at using a donor and feel like he should put as many as our good, but medically it probably isn't a good idea. What are your experiences. He mentioned one or two to transfer but I say 3??

Can't wait til tomorrow, there should be lots of news to post!

Lisa

Good morning! I just wanted to pop in regarding your last post Lisa. My RE will not transfer any more than 2. If you have really high quality embryos, I wouldn't recomend any more than that, especially since it's your first time. I know some women (although not many!) will opt to only put one back because they absolutely do not want multiples...otherwise I'm not sure why you would only put one back. I think a lot of people who put more than two back either have lower grade embryos (or just not perfect...not to say they're bad quality), or they have been through a failed cycle previously. Lots for you to think about! You've got a couple weeks...I would talk with your RE!

Kari, There sure are a lot of exciting things coming up. My head still hurts a bit today but not as bad as a couple days ago. I'm hoping once I start stims things will start to feel better!

Talk with you all later! - April

Oh Ladies, what an important day tomorrow is. Good luck Kari ! :)
April, good luck with your stims, you must be nice and supressed by now, those headaches are usually a good sign, it means you E2 is nice and low. You are in for a good start dear.

Lisa, it really depends on the quality of the embrios. The first time I transfered, there was another lady that had donor eggs, and she had 2 perfect blasts, and the RE was trying to talk her out of transfering 2, because was a very high chance of both taking. But usually 2 is the norm around here, mostly at the blastocyst stage (day 5).

Bees, thank you for reminding me, you are such an inspiration, and I am so happy for you.
Todays update: out of the 5 fertilized, only 3 started dividing, so as of today we have 3 left to work with. Tomorrow we are scheduled for transfer and we will also do assisted hatching. So its a day 3 transfer for us, I see so much success with day 3 transfers around here lately, that I am still hopeful. Right now I want to transfer all 3, and the embryologist wasnt against it either. All we know is that they are good quality, so lets hope for the best.

Hugs to you all,
Mady

Good luck tomorrow Mady! Kari transferred 3 on day 3 and look where it got her! I hope everything goes well...keep us posted when you're home and in bed! - April

Mady, good luck w/ your transfer tomorrow. I will be thinking of you all day. Take heart from Kari's bfp. You will be following soon.

Holly

Wow!! Things are really heating up here ladies!! I just know that the BFPs are going to keep rolling in!! Mady good luck on your transfer!! i just knwo your BFP is right around the corner!!


I'm on Day 5 of my cycle-----the Clomid is already driving me crazy. It seems that the 150mg absolutely loved me, while this 100mg dose wants to kill me :(
Dh and I had an arguement today over something stupid (he made a joke abotu women drivers :mad: I mean, to me!! I"M a woman!) And we fought over it, yelling and stuff. We mended it abotu a half hour later, but still. This Clomid is messing me up. I don't really have that much faith in this cycle....I'm trying ot be positive, but to be honest, I can't even think about cycling---I have too much else going on. :( I'm having a big problem staying positive about this cycle. I just think that since 150mg didn't work, why would I be hopeful on 100mg?

Anyway, it'll happen, and I KNOW that it's your turn next, ladies!!!! :D

Mady, just to add to what April and Holly has already said... do not forget that all of my embies were fragmented... not a single A grade! I believe in the power of three on day-3!!!! I think it is great that your RE calls the day before transfer with the embie update. With all four of my transfers it was difficult getting bad news on the quality of my embies just minutes before transfer. I think one thing that helped me this time is that I refused to get down after we got our report card. In the past, I was in tears as they rolled me into the procedure room. I'm sending loving, positive thoughts to your embabies right now!!!! You've just got to be graduating along with me this time!!! How are you feeling? Fully recovered from E/R?

April, I'm so glad to hear that the headaches are better already! Do you have morning and evening doses of stims starting tomorrow, or do you just stim in the evening?

Lisa, a lot of doctors prefer to transfer 1 embryo on first time IVF patients, especially if you are under 35 and especially if the embryo made it to blastocyst (day 5). All four of my transfers were day-3's and I never had a good quality embie. The first time my RE would only transfer 2. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th try my RE transferred three, but believe me he was hesitant all three times. When I had my transfer a couple weeks ago and was resting after the procedure, DH and I could totally overhear RE talking to the couple on the other side of the curtain from us. He said since they had such good quality blasts, he only would transfer one. (At the time it actually upset me cause I'm thinking ok, you just put THREE back in me... that says something about your expectations with my embies! But he has said all along, outcomes from cycle to cycle often are drastically different and I guess I'm living proof.) Since you are doing donor, it's more likely you'll have a good number of eggs (hence embies) to work with... that means you may get some frosties out of this cycle too, so it could be more than just one shot for you!!!

Thanks for your insight ladies, I have a better understanding now, but I would prefer he does 2 and I get 2 babies in one shot, maybe I am being greedy? (Plus I would just feel like I have better hope) When we went for the first consult before I new my eggs were bad he had mentioned he would tranfer one, possibly two. Well the nurse at the RE happened to call me 2day and gave me a rundown of my tentative schedule: start BCP probably Sat/Sun she called them in 2day. Take them for 2 weeks, stop for about 4 days then take another 2 weeks. Then start Lupron, they will start Stimulating Donor On 7/12, retrieval will prob be about 7/23 or 7/24, she thinks she will stimulate really well since she is so young so she is saying prob 5 day transfer on or about 7/24-7/27 either a 3 day or a 5 day transfer. OMG I am so excited now. We meet with the RE in 2 weeks for finalizing everything. She also said the donor is 100% ready and willing and has completed all initial testing and our cycles will be synked up in no time.
Mady - Good luck 2 moro. At least you have a weekend to rest up a bit after.

Kari - Your right, frosties would be good. Just say I were to get twins 1st shot and I didn't need my frosties, do you know if they could be donated? I would love to help someone since someone helped me. So how are you feeling? When is your next appt?

Princess- Stay positive sweetie, its gonna happen, maybe it's just really good to stay busy so you won't think about it so much. I know it's easier said then done.

Lisa

Lisa WOW! That is so cool they already were prepared with your schedule!!! :cool: That's always one of the best parts of the process... I always loved getting my calendar! As for the what to do with frosties... that was an important formality at my RE office for every cycle. There are consent forms that need to be signed indicating what to do with extra embyros under many different circumstances (such as divorce, one partner's death, after 5 years, etc, etc). And yes, donation is always an option.

Mady... Thinking of you this evening, and I'll be thinking of you tomorrow morning! Good luck with the transfer my friend. Lots of positive thoughts coming your way! Can't wait till we can celebrate your BFP... you know how hard I'm rooting for you!!!! Love you!!!

Princess I know how you are feeling, Im in the same frame of mind at the moment, I just got back from U/S and my lining is only 5mm I just thought WTH? Ive never had problems with my lining, the only thing I can think of is that my cycle was really long last month and maybe Im going to have a long cycle this month, I know Im only on CD10 but I should have a better lining than that mine is usually around 10mm, nothing seems to be going right this cycle.

Mady best of luck with your transfer I hope it all goes well.

April glad to hear headaches arent as bad, hoping all goes well with the stims.

Wishing everyone all the best.

Cashahn xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Mady, good luck tomorrow. It's still ok that you have the 3 good embies left! Kari and I both did 3 embie transfers on day 3 and I think that's the secret protocol around here! Your BFP is just around the corner!:)

Lisa, just like everyone else says, my RE office generally transfers only 2 at a time. I had a failed cycle so my RE said that we could do more, but there are alot of things to consider. Our 2nd IVf they put back 4 and DH and I were FREAKED out at the possibility of 4 babies at one time!!! You just have to prepare yourself for anything and know that you're taking a bigger risk by transferring more embies!

Princess, keep up some good spriits and happy thoughts, girl! I have a friend that was on Clomid for 6 months and as soon as she STOPPED taking it, the next month she got PG. So, anything can happen and maybe this decrease in dosage is a REALLY good thing!

Princess, I'm sorry you are starting over on a new cycle. But, a lesser dose could help, you never know! Why would the doc suggest it if there was no chance?
But, even though I'm preaching to be positive, I'm feeling hopeless too at the moment:(...I may be joining you ladies in June with an IUI if it's even worth it! We'll find out soon after our new appointment with the RE on June 3rd. I think I've actually been kidding myself knowing it was a long shot but thinking that it was actually possible to get pg naturally. I don't even want to be stressed with charting this month. Tomorrow is day 10 and I have a lot going on this weekend with a Rehearsal Dinner, BBQ and my friend's wedding, so I'm going to try and relax and not think about baby making this month. I'll cover my bases but, I need a break...
I was telling my husband the other day that there's only a few days out of the whole month where I feel positive and myself and moments actually pass where I'm not totally obsessed...and that's right before I am going to O. The 2ww, well we all know how that is and the days I have AF, well, we know how those days are too...it's like if I'm not obsessing over if I am pregnant, I'm depressed and disheartened that I'm not and then there's those few precious days...I want those days to be all the time... Sorry to be so negative. I know there are many of you in the middle of your cycles and you're trying to stay positive. I just needed to vent.

April, good luck w/ your stims. I'm so excited that you have made it this far into your cycle already. Things will start happening quickly now! When's your first monitoring appt?

Mady, good luck w/ transfer today!! I hope they let you put back as many as you want. Even if you get multiples, I know you will do just fine. You're a strong woman & you're going to make a wonderful mother! Praying for you my friend. Can't wait to hear how it goes. Embies will be home today!! :D

KM, I'm sorry that you are feeling so down at the moment. Your feelings are completely natural. Sending you some hugs. I hope those good days come more & more often for you. Just take a look at your beautiful daughter & remember miracles do happen. Your time will come again. :angel:

Holly

Mady! Good luck this morning! Can't wait to hear how things go and how those three embies turned out. Keep us filled in!

KM, Sorry things are down at the moment. Trust me, we all have those days (or weeks!). I hope you're feeling better soon and hopefully all your weekend activities will take your mind off things.

Cashahn, You're not doing transfer until the week of 6/2, right? I bet your linign will be nice and thick by then. Try to keep your head up! This is going to work for you!

Lisa, How exciting to get your schedule! I'm with Kari, it's one of the best parts! Things will fly by and you'll be in the midst of your cycle before you know it!

First portion of my daily stims went well this morning. I'm still on 5 of Lupron in the morning and 75 IU of Menopur. Tonight I'll start my 100 IU of Gonal F. We're having some of my college friends over this evening for game night and we've got lots of house projects planned for the weekend. I have to go in for BW on Sunday and my first monitoring appointment is Tuesday morning. Have a great Friday my friends! - April

Hi ladies!!
I'm so busy with work and trying to figure out the best route to meet my mother at the airport without running into Friday afternoon traffic. And about to seriously smack a co-worker. She keeps poking her nose into my business and I'm about to take out my Clomid rage on her. She has no idea, the CLomid beast.

Anyway, I just wanted to be quick and drop a quick note--- Mady, I am so thining abotu you and hoping for the best for you.

KM-- I know, while I'm sad that you're down, at the same time, i'm kind of glad I"m not the only one who isnt shining with positivity this time. But we will get there---and who knows, this could very well be our time! I remember Kelley (I think) saying that she didn't think she was pregnant at all---and then she found out she had twins!! :D So it can happen, it certianly can.

Cash-- ((HUG)) just wanted to give you a hug and say good luck, I knwo that everyhting will work out perfectly. You have lots of time for your lining to grow in nice and thick :)

Lisa-- Ooooh, wouldn't it be amazing to have twins?? I'd love twins or even trips-as long as they'd be healthy.

Thank you to everyone who wrote encouraging words to me. I would write to you all individually, but this co-worker (wh isn't even my boss) is totally hounding me. I'm about to realease the beast! :jester: :p I really do feel better, especially since I've started journalling again. I'm not brimming with positivity, but I do have some hope now. :)

Hee hee hee...Princess, you make me laugh. The Clomid beast. While I would love to see you unleash the beast on that nasty co-worker, I don't think your boss or HR department would understand. We don't want you losing your job. Hope that whole things reasolves itself soon.

As for the positivity, I'm kind of feeling the same way. The first time I do a certain type of meds (or IVF), I'm super excited. Now that I'm on to my second IVF, it's lost it's luster...you know? But the important thing, even if you can't always be totally positive all the time, is to not loose your faith. They aren't mutually exclusive (did I say that right?).

Hope your Friday improves...and if it doesn't, at least you've got your mom to look forward to! - April

April, sounds like we're singing the same tune. You make an excellent point though, and I never thought about how losing faith and not being super positive aren't the same thing. Like, just because we don't exactly feel like the IF cheerleaders this time around, doesn't mean we're throwing in the twoel and forfeiting the game. Right? :D

Hahaha, I'd love to release the Clomid beast on her, but you're right. I don't think anybody would understand. I can just hear it "Well I get testy during PMS, so I don't think Clomid could be all THAT bad. It's the same hormones, right?" So for now, I'm sitting pretty and I'm just doing my job knowing that in less than 3 hours I am free until Monday! :D

April, how are you doing with your cycle so faR? So ar you keeping your spirits up? Maybe we can help each other :)

Hello :) sorry that I have not been on the board as much as I would have liked... had visitors to entertain...

I got my call after my baseline u/s and b/w -- some disappointing news -- while all my results are as they should be, I can only start my stims (puregon) on June 7th -- because my RE is going out of the country for a conference!!!!!!!!... I was a bit disappointed to be pushed back, but gotten used to the idea now... sigh... april - will no longer be on the same schedule as you :( ... will be a couple weeks behind. The nurse said that if all goes as it should then my E/R should be between June 20-24...

How are you all?... Mady great news on the 14 eggs... hope things are going smoothly... April sorry to hear about the recurring headaches, hope you feel better soon. Cashahn -- just a few more weeks, pls hang in there...

Princess - you made me laugh :) clomid beast indeed :) hope you have a great time with your mum.
Lisa -- so exciting to get your schedule... as I have barely started, I feel very similar :)
Kari, Bees -- thanks for being here to support us :) Hope you're both doing well.

have a great weekend everyone!

Oh Hazel, I'm so sorry your cycle is being postponed. :( IF setbacks---- they're so hard. I mean, everyday has a differnt kind of setback (cake you bake fell in, you forgot to buy yogurt, something) but IF setbacks, they feel like a slap in the neck. :( But maybe you could take this time to make some positive changes? It seems liek change is actually key. Maybe have a spa day, even at home with some of your local friends. Or start eating healthier, but in a fun way (eg, buy cookies that are sugar free and sweetened with natural fruit juice) or exercise in a fun way (take up rock climbing! :D). Or take up a hobby. And reemmber, we're almost at the end of May... you'll start your stims in only a few weeks! And by that time E/R will only be a couple of weeks away. :) Believe, this time is going to fly much faster than you thought. :)

Thanks, I hope I have a great time with my Maman too, we haven't seen each other for a long time. I hope you have a lovely weekend!

Hazel, I'm sorry your cycle has gotten postponed. The setbacks are never easy to take, no matter how many we have...and it always seems like we're getting them! But the time will fly and I will definately be watching your cycle anxiously during my 2ww. Good luck! - April

Hazel - Sorry to hear about your cycle, I was originally supposed to be June myself, until we found out about my egg situation. But everyone is right, it will fly by, I have lined up a ton of things for the long weekend to keep me busy, and so I figure I will clean, clean, clean and prepare my home for when I get that BFP! June is fast approaching, your E/R will be here before you know it. I am about a month after you.

Princess, April -hope your doing well!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Lisa

Hi Lisa!! I'm doing all right! Not bad, not amazing, but all right. And hey, after this week.... "all right" is heaven :D And other than stupid stuff liek coworkers making fun of my lunch (apparently, we're in junior high again :rolleyes:) it's been pretty good. I'm even back on the road to feeling pretty positive again :) I hope yu're doing well! How are you feeling, dearest?

Well ladies, we transfered all 3 embies, they were 6 cells, 2 of them were looking good( not perfect), and one had some fragmentation. They did AH on them so I am more relaxed now. I'm in for a looooong weekend. Transfer went great, the best I had so far, bladder wasn't painfully full. Beta will be on june 6.

Hazel, I am sorry you are postponed, we will try to keep you company here so the wait woldn't be too hard on you.

Princess dear, good luck with your new cycle, I see that clomid is working already, sorry to hear its giving you a hard time. Has you RE have any answers on why it didnt work the last month. You obviously super ovulated, so 100 mg its probably a safer approach. Hey, will he do an IUI on you, have you guys mention anything like that. Its not impossible expensive and might give you a much better chance.

April, good luck with the stims, 5 units of Lupron should make you feel lots better.

Babydust to all,
Mady

Hi Princess, I was just getting ready to resond in your other thread and remembered you wanted to move from positive to negative so let me paste my response to your other thread her: my RE had me start prenatal vitamins right away so I am already on box two (and not even on my first cycle yet, but we won't go there...). They are a name brand, and he firmly believes they are an added bonus to take during IVF. They are two pills, one is like a normal pill the other is a gel pill. They are fairly new I think because CVS doens't stock them, but they are sipposed to be great for babies deveopment as well. I have them at home and I can look the name up if you are interested. I think they run $85 a box, luckily my insurance picks up quite a bit.
I am glad you are feeling better about things, I can't imagine how you feel, but I think being positive is such a great asset of yours, as well as your sense of humor, and honestly thats what gets us all through life! Sorry to hear about your co workers, just ignore it and move on.
Me? I am getting a little nervous I think, now that I got my calander, it all seems so real. And I am so scared it's not going to work. So thats why this weekend I am not gonna think about it and just clean, organize, pre-nesting we will call it! I am driving DH crazy, I am like there are no room for babies, clean up your crap or I am gonna get ugly! I don't know how he puts up with me now? How will he when we actually start the cycle?? Lol but he wants this baby more than anything so I know he will just put up with me.
Lisa

MAdy I am happy to hear everything went well today. You will have a nice long weekend to rest. And it sounds like you had such a great transfer, this one will be it for you. A nice BFP is coming for you I just know it. My next IVF consult is June 6th so we will both have good news to report. Have a fabulous weekend!
Lisa

Thats sweet, Lisa, june 6th is got to be an awesome day.
Hugs,
Mady

Mady, sounds like things went really well! I'm glad you were able to put all three back because that seems to work for a lot of ladies around here. Have a great, relaxing weekend. - April

Mady, I am so happy Hun.... Three darling embies are now getting ready to snuggle in tight for a very long stay. Rest up my friend.

Hazel sweetie I am so sorry for the setback. Sending you HUGE (((HUGS)))!

Mady, I'm so glad your RE let you put all three back since that's what you wanted to do. :) Sounds like things went really well. I bet the assisted hatching will be just the ticket to your bfp. Get lots of rest. Those embies will be snuggling in soon!! :D

Holly

Well, I just ran into my first glitch. I'm supposed to take 100 IU of Gonal F. But the pen only allows for 112.5 or 75. So I took the higher. I'll have to call tomorrow to make sure that's okay. The good news is, my headaches have gone away!

I hope you all have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend (in the US!). - April

Mady, I'm telling you my friend... transferring three embies on day-3 with AH seems to have something pretty special going on right about now! You gotta be feeling good about your chances! I know that I feel darn good for you! Just make sure DH takes good care of you for a couple of days here... this is your time girlie. I look forward to celebrating a BFP with you! Did you mention when you'll have beta???

April, wow I gotta tell you that is very very interesting that your gonal F pen did not have a 100 unit option! How bizarre! I think you made the right call though...I'd have gone with the 112 vs 75 myself... 12.5 units is such a slight difference I'm certain your RE would not be concerned. Hey, and I'm also glad the headaches are already better! Looking forward to hearing your update, which I guess would be Sunday after your first b/w appt!

Cashahn my friend, how are you doing? Did your RE seem concerned about your lining for this stage of the game? It really does sound like you've got lots more time for it to thicken up nice and good for your embies. Gotta tell you though, I've certainly been there with lining issues and it's basically just annoying. I am so thankful my RE prescribed me the viagra this cycle to help out in that area... at first it was weird to take a viagra equivalent, but now I'm a huge proponent.... it sure seeemed to work for me!!! Please keep us posted on how things go. I'm sure that lining of yours will kick into gear and get nice and fluffy in no time! Thinking of you!

Lisa, hey I think the vitamins you described to Princess are the same ones my nurse gave me on Wed! The gel pill I think is DHA, it's like a pregnancy fish oil I think. They were prescription but she had two sample boxes... from the sounds of it I got a pretty good deal!

Hazel, hope you are doing okay given the news of your recent set back. I know even two weeks can seem like forever, but the good news is that once your RE is back you will get 100% of his attention. My first IVF almost a year ago my RE left town for a conference. Because of the timing, a day-5 transfer was not an option for me and I really had been hoping for one. So maybe it is a good thing they delayed you rather than preceeding with modifications.

Alright my friends, myself and Bee's have started this string of BFP's and I know there are lots more to come. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!!!

Mady Im so happy to hear that all went well with the transfer, I hope those little embies are snuggling in.

Hazel Im so sorry for the setback I certainly know what that feels like,its so frustrating. I remember when mine was postponed a whole cycle, I was so mad.

April thats weird that the pen only allows that dosage surely they could make these things a little more user friendly, I mean its not like we dont have enough on our plate to worry ourselves with.

Princess you make me laugh so much, I could only imagine what would happen if you let the beast out, I doubt anyone would dare mess with you again thats for sure.

Kari how are you feeling? You must still be on cloud nine.

Well I spoke to nurse yesterday and they have double the dose of my stims so hopefully things will look a little better on Monday when I have more B/W done. Wishing everyone all the best and sticky babydust.


Cashahn xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Thanks everyone for your words of support on my 2-week push back... thats very sweet :) and i am looking forward to using these 2 weeks to clean house properly (like Lisa :)) and to get ahead on my craft hobbies!... DH has also lined up a relaxation plan that includes picnics, movies etc.... things that he says we'll need to slow down on once the "D-Day" (as he calls E/R and E/T) happens! :) I went in this morning to collect my second bottle of Lucrin so that I have enough to continue till I go in to start my stims on June 7.

Looks like June 6-7 are important to many of us here! -- Mady's beta, Lisa's next consult, and my starting of stims, April's approaching E/R, Cashahn's 2ww?

Lisa - it is exciting to have your schedule! and it suddenly gets like "it is happening", right? :) you have company cleaning house... that's my plan too for the next 2 weeks!

Princess -- thanks for your support... and hope you'll be doing better on the lower dose of clomid... I bet June 6 should be around when you would expect to ovulate?... or somewhere there?... and what are your plans with you maman? :)

April - so strange that the pen does not have your exact dosage. I would also have opted for the higher one I suppose. Hope you get some reassurance (and solution!) from your RE... pls keep us posted. Good to hear that your headaches are gone!

Kari - my hope and insipiration! :):) hope you are your twins/trips are doing well...

Mady -- 3 embies (and with AH) sounds great! 3 seems to be the magic number on here this month... glad that you can have the longer weekend to relax and snuggle back with your 3 snugglies in there!!!

Cashahn -- my 'same time zone' friend :) how're you doing with the high dosage of stims?... I hope your body is adjusting well... I am sure your lining will be nice and thick by the time it comes to E/T. Do you have a rough schedule for that yet? Thinking of you.

Love to you all...
H

April, how are you doing??? I'm pretty sure you have a bloodwork appt tomorrow... Wanted to wish you luck!!!

Hazel, sounds like you have a good plan in place to stay busy during your two week delay! Good for you... June 7 (and your BCP) will be here in no time!!!

Cashahn, I am feeling good, thx for asking! Very happy this weekend as you can imagine... and hopefully experience for yourself VERY soon! I hope the dosage adjustment helps make your linng perfect! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Mady, hi my friend! Just wondering how you have been doing since transfer!!! I'm thinking those embies are just about ready now to snuggle in tight!!! Positive thoughts coming your way!!!

Kari - good to know that you're enjoying your weekend! :) when will your next appt be?... will be an u/s?... or more b/w?

April - hope your RE was able to solve the issue with the dosage of Gonal F... meanwhile, hope you're doing ok? Good luck for your b/w appt tomorrow.

Cashahn - how are you doing?... when will your next appt be?

Mady - thinking of you and your 3 embies :angel: hope you're doing well in your 2ww.

Enjoy the remaining of the weekend everyone! ... and to those in the US, hope you're not adversely affected by the tornadoes :angel:
Take care everyone,
Love,
H

Oh ladies, thanks for thinking of me, I am doing ok, I am having a little discomfort around the uterus area, like its very heavy, but maybe its because of the liquid they put in together with the embies. Or maybe because I dont move at all for 3 days now. I want to move around, today is day 3 post tranfer, and probably in the next day my embies, hopefully will be implanting, so I'm not done with the resting yet.
Kari, my beta will be on june 6th, 14 days after transfer, seems a bit too long for me, I might HPT before that.
April, I would have probably done the higher dose also, mostly that you are at the begining, it will definitelly not mess anything in there.
Good luck to you all,
Mady

Hey girls, I hope you're all having a great weekend. I did call the nurse yesterday and she confirmed that I should do the 112.5 dose. I also had B/W this morning and got a call back to continue as is...everything looks great. So, my next appointment will be on Tuesday morning.

Mady, I hope your bedrest isn't too unbearable. Will you be going back to work on Tuesday? It's good that you're giving those embryos a long time to get cozy. June 6th will be here before you know it!

Hazel, I hope that cleaning has been going well! It's a good idea to get the house ready for the new occupants that you'll be bringing home in a couple weeks! I hope you've been enjoying your other activities too!

Kari, I hope your first full weekend as a mom has been treating you well! Friday will be here before we know it, and I can't wait to hear about anything they may find on that ultrasound!

Cashahn, I hope this increase in stims does the trick for your lining. Good luck at your appointment tomorrow!

I'll talk with you all later. We've got a grill out to go to tonight...and the weather is great here! Today has been out first 80 degree day! - April

Hi ladies!! Happy Monday! (ha! THERES an oxymoron for ya! ;)) I hope you all had a really nice weekend and spent it relaxing. Mine was pretty good! I had a really negative day on Sunday, but I got through it, and I'm determined to be positive for the rest of this cycle. Enough moping about---time to hope! I mean, it can happen at any time, right? I've started jounalling, and I like it's having a positive impact---I don't stress as much and once I get everything down on paper---it all seems so much clearer. :)

April-- Wow! I'm not too sure what everything meant, like 112.5 dose, but it sounds like you're doing really well in this cycle so far! :D I can't wait until tomorrow's appointment. What all will happen?

Mady-- How are you feeling?? I always heard that the feeling of a heavy uterus is a good sign! I hope bed rest is going to be over soon! how are you managing it? What do you do to pass the time?

Hazel- Wow, you are really on top of things! I'm thinking I'll ovulate in around CD 18, which is June 5th :) I wanted to O CD 15 (June 2nd) but I don't knwo if that will happen. Your craft hobbies sound really fun!! I ifnd that working with my hands (even just writing) really helps manage stress. I just know that with the slow down plans Dh has fo ryou and your hobbies----your BFP is waiting just around the corner!! :D

Kari-- Our newest grad!! :D How are you? How are you feeling? How was your first weekend of being officially pg?? :D

Cash and Lisa---how are you ladies?

I hopeeveryone is doing really well, and as hzel said, if you're in the US, I hope that the tornadoes were nowhere near you or your loved ones.

Princess :) as always, you write really well! :) and I love your sense of humour ("happy Monday" oxymoron - that was a really good one)... thanks for the laughs my friend. Oh I do hope you O when you wish (around June 2) :) but I'm sure you'll have some great BD plans through out that time, ya? ;) how's your mum doing?... what have you two been up to?... hope you're having a great time!

April - happy that all looks great and also that 112.5 is ok!... I am sure things will continue to progress well this cycle :angel:

Mady - well done girl!!!... 3 days of bed-rest must be quite tough... when are you planning to go back to work?... does one need to take a whole week off from work? (wondering also because it will be my turn hopefully soon). Hope you're continuing your bed rest well... soon it'll be June 6th!!! :):) stay positive... and sending "snuggly vibes" your way!!!

Kari - hope you're doing well... thinking of you...

Cashahn - how are you doing?... when is your next appt?... hope all is well.

Take care everyone and wish you all a lovely week ahead!! :angel:

Hahaha Hazel, you are so sweet! My mother and I are really doing well! Yesterday, I had a bit of a cry before going to sleep--nothing big--- just the usual "it's never going to happen is it wah wah wah" But it was nice to have someone hold me and just let me cry my tears, as opposed to Dh who would look at me and say "Why is your face leaking?" :rolleyes: Well, maybe not quite, but he deifnitely isn't the type of man to comfort me when I cry. He's more of an "On your feet soldier!" than "Oh, sweetheart, come here" That's what I get for marrying an ex-Green Beret :p

But i'm staying strong. It's really hard. I'm never liek how I was last cycle with feeling positive and excited. I'm more liek 'If it is meant to be, it'll be this time...and if not this time, then maybe next time"

But i'ts really helpful having my mother here to distract me. So far, she's still a bit jetlagged, but this weeeknd we're planning on going to the park and haivng a nice picnic together. We weren't close when I was growing up---I usually got handed off to a nanny- but we're making up for lost tiem now. :) I just really need some help getting back to being positive. I don't know---I just feel sad this time around. The best feeling I get is "If it doens't happen htis time, maybe next time". Which is ture, but....it isn't exactly positive is it? Oh I don't know if it's the Clomid, or the weather or residual disappointments from previous cycles or a combination of those factors.

I think Im going to call my mom and ask her to make me a breakfast dinner for tonight.

(((HUGS))) to you Hazel---I hope you have a lovely week as well!!

Oh Princess, I'm so sorry you were feeling sad last evening. Wish I could give you a huge (((HUG))). Thank goodness you have your mom there to listen and to comfort you. Keep your chin up dear... I know you are going to be an exceptional mother and your BFP is so over-due. I wouldn't worry so much about not feeling thru the roof positive at the moment. It still seems like you are relatively relaxed about this cycle and it's good to have your mom there to keep you distracted and happy... that breakfast for dinner tonite sounds like a GREAT idea! Yum! :) Love ya girlie. (((HUGS)))

Hey Princess, I'm so glad you are back. This Monday in US was off, for most people, so it sounds weird but its been quite a happy Monday.
Sorry to hear you had a sad yesterday, trust me, I think all of us here think and fear the same things, but there are success stories too, so we are not giving up the fight yet.

April, congratulations on everything going great with this cycle, keep it this way. I will be staying home tomorrow, I'll try to get in an accu appt, my anxiety is starting to kick in, or maybe is just my body going in withdrawal after so many meds.

Hazel, I almost put a 4th day of bedrest in today, normally, my embies should be ready to implant today, so I took it easy.
I've been watching TV, sleeping alot, DH is with me so it wasnt awefully boring. The hardest part is that with all the steroids and meds and recovery from E/R you want to move and just keep the blood moving, but you got to stay stuck to the couch.
If I only knew my little guys are doing well and sticking. I wish they would invent a tiny camera to watch them after the transfer.

Love to all,
Mady

Hey Mady! I'm so glad you took it nice and easy all weekend long. I was very good about staying as relaxed and laid back as possible during my first few days after transfer. I'm guessing your little embies started implanting today for sure... if not yesterday!!! It can be hard to stay sedentary for such an extended period of time, but I promise it is totally worth it when you get that awe-inspiring BFP! And June 6th... well that means a week from Friday... hoping time passes quickly (yeah right, I know how it drags during the 2WW!). Please please keep us posted if you decide to HPT earlier than that!!!

April my friend, how are you doing??? 4 days of stims now... follies will probably start responding right about now! Sounds like the b/w went well yesterday and I can not wait to hear the actual follie report after your first u/s monitoring appt!!! Glad the headaches have subsided. Hopefully you'll continue to feel good physically the next week before E/R. I'm sure emotionally it's going to get a little more tough as the excitement and nerves kick in... the fun parts are definitely still to come! Can't wait to celebrate a sticky BFP with you! I'm anxious to bring a few more of my IF board sisters with me to the other side!!!

Hazel, hope you are doing well and enjoying all of the benefits of being productive right now while you get ready for your cycle to begin!

Cashahn! How's it going??? What's your update??? Sending positive happy thoughts to you and your lining!!!

Hi everyone well they have increased my stims yet again as the B/W revealed there was absolutely no change in my E2 levels, going back tomorrow morning for more B/W and another U/S so hopefully we will see some improvement.

Princess Im so sorry you have been feeling down, its nice that you have your mother there to lean on. Your DH sounds a little like my DF, Im sure they just dont know how to respond, mine likes to start making jokes which makes me even more upset or angry.

Mady I hope those embies are snuggling in, cant wait for your beta.

Hazel its nice to have someone in the same timezone, I sometimes feel like Im in the future coz Im a day ahead of everyone. Not long now until you start stimming, time will fly by then.

April how are you doing on your stims? I hope all goes well with your next appt.

Kari how are you and those babies doing? When is your U/S? cant wait to hear how many they find in there.

Well I wish everyone the best of luck and sticky babydust.

Cashahn xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hey Cashahn! I'm doing well and I think the baby (babies!) are doing well also! It's been pretty cool to actually enjoy being pregnant for almost 6 entire days! I'm loving it! Oh, and first u/s is Friday. So hey, I have to ask... I don't quite understand the "stim" phase of your cycle right now. Is there any stimulation of your ovaries right now? Please forgive me cause you may have already explained it all... but you are doing a frozen transfer, right? In my two FET experiences I have no recollection whatsoever on where they wanted my E2 to be. Do you know what they want it to be? I know I took estradiol which I thought just helped with my lining. I guess the other thing I'm wondering is if you have an advantage of flexible timing since this is a FET... can they take as much time is needed to get your E2 and lining exactly where they need it to be? Well my friend, just know that I'm thinking of you and I have my fingers tightly crossed. I hope the medicine adjustment is just what's needed to make things perfect for your transfer! Wishing you all the best at your next monitoring appointment... I hope we'll be talking about your BFP in a very short couple of weeks!!! Love and (((hugs))) Kari

Hey Kari glad to hear you and babies are doing well and I cant wait to hear all about your U/S on Friday how exciting.

From what I understand I will stim up until Im ready to ovulate, Im not sure where my E2 is supposed to be but I think they started me on a very low dose because I responded too well the last time and I think its just to help with my lining. So I guess when Im close to ovulation I will trigger (5000ui) and 5 days later they will do the transfer, but the weird thing is I have to have 2 further triggers (1500ui) after the 1st one not sure when
though, I think they said they do this to help with implantation. Its all very confusing as everyone elses seem so easy compared to what I have to do. Oh well as long as it works I dont care what I have to go through.

All the best and thank you Kari for your continuing support.

Cashahn xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Wow Cashahn! That sounds like a whole lotta work my friend!!! I get the impression the protocol they have you on is very particular and they take it nice and slow so it's perfect just for you. I know you're willing to do anything it takes and I have a great feeling this time will bring your BFP... I'm certain you deserve it. Well I think you already have another monitoring appt tomorrow. Good luck Hun and keep us posted!!! I'll be right here waiting for your update!!!!

April, I'm excited to hear from you. I think you might have an u/s tomorrow... If so good luck!!!

Mady, those embies are surely snugged in now nice and tight!!! Can't wait till you get the official word that you are gonna be a mommy!!!

Kari, I sure hope they are sticking already. I am all done with the bedrest, its soooo boooring. My tooshy is sore on both sides, and I hate laying on my back, I always fall asleep on my stomac, I dont know what I'll do when I'll grow a baby belly. :D
June 6th is way to long for me to wait, I dont know why my office lets us cook for so long, I mean, others do it after 8 days, mine 14. :confused:

Cashahn, good luck with the stims, the best thing about FET's is that they can wait for you until your lining is ready.

April dear, I hope you are doing great. I have only admiration for you, how you can give yourself the shots. I am the biggest wuss, my DH has to give them to me while I'm hugging my plush bunny. :jester: How is Gonal-F treating you? Were you on Follistim with your first IVF? Do you feel any difference? I was thinking if, in case this time doesnt work for me, I would like to change to Gonal-F.

Hazel, just a few more days for you and its starting. Its getting so exciting.

Take care ladies and good luck,
Mady

Hi girls, my appointment went well this morning. There weren't any follicles big enough to measure (they start measuring at 10 mm) but I have about 10 on each side...a few around 9 mm. So I know they're growing slowly but surely. Everything will stay the same unless they call me this afternoon.

Mady, I learned right away with my IUIs to do my own injections. My DH travels to another state Monday - Thursdays (he's a consultant) so I had to do them myself. I actually prefer to do it myself. I even ended up doing my own POI shots last cycle...that was a bit difficult with the twisting to reach your own rear!!! I took Gonal last cycle also. The only time I've taken Follistim was my first IUI because it was donated. Otherwise I prefer Gonal F because my online pharmacy has a program where if you pay out of pocket for two pens, you get the third free. It's a nice incentive. By the way, no need to worry about next time for you...this one will work!

Kari, I'm anxiously awaiting Friday. I'm so glad you've been able to enjoy your pregnancy since your last BETA.

Cashahn, I'm with Kari, I don't quite understand the stimming on a FET, but I hope they're getting everything right for your embryos. I hope all is going well!

Next appointment is on Thursday morning. Until then, I'll just keep cooking! - April

Hi Ladies!!!

So much is happening on this thread w/ all your cycles!!! I can hardly keep up! ;) I just wanted to say that I'm praying for each & every one of you & I'm looking forward to seeing many more bfps in the coming weeks. Love, hugs, & baby dust to you all!!!

Holly :D

April, yay! Sounds like all is going just beautifully!!! I know they'll be calling off some numbers come Thursday as I'm sure those follies will be getting really close to the 10 mm. Just think... you could be having an E/R like a week from tomorrow! Oh, and I gotta tell you I'm quite impressed you've self injected PIO! :eek: I have trouble even letting DH do that one!

Mady, they've snuggled in and they are sticking... I know it! Keep thinking positive! And yeah, I didn't want to say anything, but your RE really does have you wait an awful long time for that first beta! I'd be going crazy by then!!!:dizzy:

Cashahn, hope that appt goes/went well today!

Lisa, where are you... haven't heard from you in a while! Did AF show and did you start BCP?

Hazel, hope you are doing good and getting all geared up for your cycle! It'll be June on Sunday and you know what that means! It's getting SO close!

Yup Kari, they are sticking :). Imagine about my ridiculously late beta, with my first IVF I didnt even HPT, and they ordered me only 2 bottles of PIO, if the beta would have been "+" I had no meds for that day. This time I have 2 bottles also, but if I HPT, maybe I should beg them to beta me before I run out of PIO.

April, you are getting closer and closer to E/R.
At the begining I was giving the follistim shots to myself, until I had a nervous breakdown, since then, can't even look at that shot. That bulky pen scares the shorts off of me. Can't imagine the PIO by myself.....:eek:

I went today and got an accu session in, I thought it would make me feel more relaxed, but...arghhh, 2ww are so hard, and they just started.

Take care,
Mady

Holly, thank you for all your support, it means the world to us.

Hello all, things are really getting exciting in here and i cant wait until the times comes for me to have some updates to post. Tomorrow is my trial transfer and injection training.

i have a question for all posters; how much time were you advise to take off after your transfer? I had only planned on taking two days off work, going back to work the 3rd day; but i sit at a computer all day. What do you think? Im sure my RE will advise when the time comes, just curious.

Hi girls well there has been a slight improvement with my lining its now at 6.08 and a little increase in my E2 levels but nothing to get excited about, I just cant believe that my body isnt responding very well, Im just so scared that I wont respond at all and I get cancelled again. Im just not feeling good about this cycle at all.

April Im so happy everything looks good with your cycle so far, wont be long until your celebrating your BFP.

Estellaheart good luck with your trial transfer and injection training I hope it all goes well.

Mady I hope your 2ww flys by it does seem like a long wait for your beta but Im sure it will be here before you know it.

Kari thanks again for your support, I hope your still feeling well and its only a few more days until your U/S and I am anxiously waiting to hear how it goes.

Wishing everyone all the best.

Cashahn xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Oh Cashahn, but it seems your body IS responding! They are just taking it nice and slow with you! Your lining has come along well in a few days and it's just gonna keep getting better and better. I'm so sorry you are not feeling really positive about this one. I promise I'm gonna think so much in way of positivity for you that it'll be plenty for the both of us!!! So when is your next appt?

Estella, I was advised to rest the day of transfer and the two days following transfer. I know that not all RE's agree on how much rest is necessary, but I do think in my own mind that plenty of rest can't hurt where too much activity soon after might hurt. So I think it's pretty good that you have a desk job... I don't think you'll have much to worry about. Good luck as you get started!!!

Mady, you should tell them to give you an earlier beta and then you'll get that BFP and they'll HAVE to order you more PIO!!!! ;) Glad you got an acu session in... at least they are usually relaxing appts. Hope you were able to enjoy it. Well my friend, regardless of whether you wait for that beta or do an HPT, the fact is that you are now a day closer to BFP! Sticky babydust coming your way!!!!

April, hope you and your follies are doing good tonight!!!!

Cashahn, hang in there honey. I am praying so hard for you that things will work out this cycle. Remember that sometimes it is the ones we have the least faith about that bring us our bfps. Sending you lots of positive vibes.

April, hope the stims are still going well for you.

Mady, bfp is getting closer!!!

Estella, I took the day of transfer & the 2 days following transfer off & spent those 3 days totally on the couch. I think you have a good plan in place. Just remember to continue to take it easy when you do return to work.

Sending all the May/June cyclers lots & lots of baby dust!!!

Holly

Hi eveyone, sorry I have been out of touch. I think I have what Princess had. The BLUES! I don't know whats wrong with me. I haven't even gotten to start my cycle and I am already negative. Me and DH cleaned the garage Sunday as planned but then and the rest of the weekend we were at each others throats (not literally...lol). I did get AF on Sunday just as I finished the garage. I started BCP Monday. I have decided to set an alarm on my cell phone every night to remind me to take the pills. So I guess I am officially starting some aspect of my IVF cycle. All I want to do is cry though, possibly my hormones from AF. DH suggested we head to the Florida Keys for the weekend in two weeks. He thinks we need time away to relax before all this really gets started. I think I am missing my family too, my birthday is Sunday and I usually fly back to CT to visit my family and this is the first year I am not going. DH is taking me out to Bennihannas for dinner sat night. I have laid off on alcohol and caffiene for the past two months, but could really use a drink, glass of wine or two or something. Do you think it will be bad if I do that Sat night? I have a 2 months before my transfer (gosh that sounds like forever)!
Princess - Glad your mom is there with you. I could use a shoulder right now. Glad you are feeling better than you were, hang in there sweetie, BFP is coming.
Mady - Glad you are taking it easy. I am gonna be the same way when I do my transfer. Lots of rest. I will probably be afraid to move, I am such a worry wart! Your beta will be here in no time. I am very excited for you!!
Cashahn- hang in there, seems we are all having some negative moments, I think Kari is right they are just taking things slow, it's not a bad thing :) hugs
Holly -thanks for the babydust!!
April - Hope you are doing well
Estells - I am looking forward to hearing how things go for you. I don't transfer til the end of July.
Can't wait til June 6 my re appt. Kari, how are those babies doing??? All snuggled in there for the next 9 months, before you know it you will be on the Preg board with Holly & Aimee........

Hey ladies, beautiful day today, isnt it.
Things are starting to move in the right direction for all of us, Kari is already 5weeks and 1 day along and started together with Bees the big string of BFP's.

Lisa, sorry to hear you had the blues, you already strated the BCP's, congrats, you are in the game. I wouldnt worry about the glass of drink, you are doing donor, right, you have no worry. Alcohol is not good for the eggs, or for the embryo. You are safe. Have some wine for me too please :D
I just saw you are from FL, me too. I am an hour away from Mickey. Went last year to Key Largo, and got the glass bottom boat ride to the coral reef, it was awesome, it sounds like a great vacation, your DH ideea is great.

April, good luck to your tomorrow appt. I hope your follies are progressing nicely.

Estella, my RE is recomending 3 days of bedrest and other 2 of light activity after transfer. With you having a desk job, you shouldnt worry to much.

Cashahn, I have so much hope for you this cycle, dont you have like 9 super embies on the ice? About your lining, dont worry, the best thing about the FETs is that you can really take your time. You can hold the transfer until lining is ready.

Princess, feeling better already?

Babydust,
Mady

:)Oh Lisa, I'm so sorry you've had a case of the blues. I'm sure it is a combination of things... being away from family, compounded by dealing with IF is probably the best way to sum it up. Well being on those BCP's DOES mean that you have gotten things started for this IVF. As for having a drink on your birthday, I can only tell you what I have done in the past... I am a total wine drinker (pls don't get the wrong impression as I'm not a total boozer, but I LOVE my pinot noirs :)). I basically drank as much wine as my heart desired right up until I started lupron. Then I'd just have one glass and do so only if I was out to dinner or whatever. Once I took my last BCP, I really cut back and maybe only had like a half glass and then once I started stims, there was no wine for me at all. Considering you are two months out from transfer, I don't think you need to worry about having a couple glasses of wine this weekend for your birthday. And if you do, please savor an extra sip or two for me!!! ;) Well hope you are having a good afternoon... keep thinking about how next year you will be celebrating your birthday with midnight feedings and diaper changing sessions!!!

Mady, how are you feeling today? Are you enjoying the thoughs of your embies all cozied up and attached to your fluffy lining? I'm not sure if you were given an ultrasound picture of your embies inside your uterus from the transfer, but I got a couple of them and I like to hold the pictures tight against my chest... it always would bring a smile to my face. :angel:

April, looking forward to hearing from you tomorrow! I know there will be a good update on your follies! You'll be almost an entire week into stims!!!

Cashahn, thinking of you today as well. Sending good thoughts to your lining and your E2!!! :):):)

Cashahn, I hope you're hanging in there okay! It's hard when you think things aren't happening. I remember during my first IVF, at my first US, I felt like all of my follicles were really small. But over the next few days they all blossomed and we got 19 eggs. Sometimes these things just happen. I have confidence that your lining will be nice and thick very soon! Hang in there!

Lisa, I'm sorry you're feeling blue. I think a nice drink or two on your B-day is a great idea. And even better is that trip to the Keys. That sounds great. You're on BCPs now so you're definately on your way. But it would be nice to have a trip to concentrate on...then when you get back your cycle will be that much closer.

Mady, Hope you're doing okay with the way. When are you thinking you'll hpt? Will it be this weekend? I think your BETA was sometime late next week? Thinking of you and sending lots of baby vibes your direction.

Kari, I can't believe it's Wednesday...one day closer to your big news. It's crazy how fast things go after you get your BFP. When the PG ladies come back for support, I'm always so amazed by how far along they are. It seems like time here is standing still, but things go so quickly for you guys! I hope you are enjoying every minute!

Hazel, Hope you're doing well! It's your time soon!

I'm doing okay today. Every so often I get feelings from my ovaries...they're working. I'm excited to see what I've got going on tomorrow morning. Will keep you posted! - April

Hey Kary, they give me pictures of the embryos while they are still in the dish, taken the morning of the transfer. This ones were taken before they did the AH. I keep them on the refrigerator door, so I look at them often and talk to them. I couldnt see anything on the ultrasound during transfer, I was looking in the wrong place this last time, and thankfully the nurse pointed some white dot on the screen. So that must have been an embie I guess.
I feel sometimes that we are are so lucky, that we can tell exactly the day and the hour when our little ones were "conceived" and have pictures so early and dont do anything wrong because "we didnt know". Thats what a carefull and awesome mother does, right?

April, I am ok so far. There is nothing more I can do at this point, did bedrest, am taking it easy, I just hope my embies know what to do.
Beta is for the 6th, a week from Friday, but I will HPT before that. Haven't decided yet, probably Mon or Tue.

Mady

Lisa- I am so sorry.I know, I so know, I was there only just yesterday. I even went out for a walk at 10:30pm to clear my head and I never do anything so reckless. You're probbaly feeling a lethal combination of everything---IF blues, change of weather, personal life... and it's sort of like a salt in the wound thing. I knwo it seems far away, but as the girls wisely said, the fact that you're on BCP just goes to show you that your time is coming. You are making progress. You really are. Taking steps to get there, and taking the right steps in the right direction. I htink Dhs idea of a bit of the get away is a nice one, get your mind off things. Maybe that way the two of you can have some bonding time too----and it'll feel liek he's more supportive. Which is always good. ;) We're here for you darling.
I'm feeling much better---the pain is still there, but it's manageable. I"m feeling closer to being myself than I have in over a week! :) And you'll get there too!
I hope all my ladies are doing well----I can feel a whole bunch of BFPs coming on strong now!! :D:D:D:D

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