8/11/2009 3:08 PM
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kbug dont get discouraged yet b/c my test was 8 days post a 5 day transfer yours was earlier than that. Prgnant until proven otherwise.
I actually have my med consult with my RE next monday and we will be starting our meds in September for an anticipated Oct 9th transfer date. Still haven't gotten my period yet though and thats frustrating ...but we will just have to wait and see.
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8/11/2009 3:02 PM
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snowie- Also, my beta tomorrow will be 14 days post transfer, so I am way beyond the 8 days that you had. Something should be positive at this point. Oh well. I am just going to have to deal with this and move on.
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8/11/2009 2:39 PM
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snowie- I wish that I had another answer, but I used the clearblue easy digital. I am still holding out a little hope that I am just a late bloomer with the HCG. Thank you so much for the information. You are always so sweet to share. I will still have hope until they call tomorrow! Do you know how soon they will let you do another cycle?
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8/11/2009 2:20 PM
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kbug- just curious what kind of HPT did you use? I ask b/c I was an HPT addict last tiem and I used a buffet of HPT's. Here is my findings so this may be of help to you. I used first response early response; walmart brand early result, and clear blue easy digital
Day 5pt - All three kinds showed BFN
Day 6 past transfer in the a.m. - all three BFN
I rationalized my transfer was in the evening so wasnt really 6 full days untill evening
retested in evening- got a BFP with clear blue easy other 2 STILL BFN
Day 7 - others still BFN
Day 8 (BETA DAY) - Others still BFN - but a Positive BETA
So if you are determined try a different kind of test..if not just wait
Good luck sweetie!!
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8/11/2009 1:45 PM
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Thank you all so much for your kindness. I never expected the highs and lows of this process to be so extreme. I will keep you updated!
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8/11/2009 12:57 PM
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KBUG---I'm keeping my hopes high for you!
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8/11/2009 12:28 PM
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Stacyb- Welcome! My Dr. just started me on the pill for 3 weeks, then I start shots and U/S for our first (and hopefully last) round of IVF. I did 3 IUI's, 1st resulted in m/c at 7 weeks ending in a D&C, the 2nd resulted in another m/c, and the 3rd was negative. Good luck to you and keep us posted!
Kbug- Try to keep your head up. I know it's so disheartening to get a negative. I'll be thinking of you and praying for you.
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8/11/2009 12:06 PM
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Hello All. I am kind of new to this infertility stuff. I did an IUI cycle in June and it was a negative. I am now starting my IVF cycle and tonight will be day 5 of shots. I am on Bravelle and Menopur. I went for my second U/S and B/W yesterday and they said I had about 10 follicles between both ovaries. When she called yesterday afternoon, she said that my estrogen levels were low, so they increased the meds to three vials of each.
I am so nervous about this whole procedure. I have three friends that IVF worked the first time, but I have such negative thoughts about me. Why would it work for me? I try to stay positive, but it's so hard!
I have read through some of these posts, and it seems like there is so much support and many kind words here, and there are actually people out there...that are just like me! I look forward to chatting with some of you and it's nice to have found this site.
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8/11/2009 8:30 AM
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Well ladies. I probably shouldn't have done this, but I did a home test this morning and I got a BFN. I am just trying to prepare myself for tomorrow. I have no frozen embies, so I am going to have to go through all of this again. I don't know if I can do it. I am so disappointed and I know that this morning wasn't the final answer, but I have a bad feeling about tomorrow. I will let you all know when I hear something.
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8/10/2009 11:33 PM
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DAY 5
Definitely the longest day. Waitng for tomorrow morning is like being 8 years old and knowing my favorite dolly is under the Christmas Tree in a box waiting to be opened! My bum is getting up early and I'm running out the prison gates!
My back has really been killing me today. It hurts worse than the Pro shots! I have scheduled a 90 minute massage for myself tomorrow. I'm going to hold my dog, wash my hair, and go wherever I want!
Can you tell I'm going a little crazy here!
The big downer of today was finding out the remaining 5 embryos didn't make it. Just hoping and praying that we have a BFP on 8/17 resulting a live birth in 39 weeks. It is amazing how strong you become through this whole infertility journey. With each heart break your skin gets thicker. I'm looking forward to the day I no longer go through these heart breaking moments and can enjoy the sound of my baby's laughter.
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8/10/2009 9:13 PM
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Hello Ladies- I was on the ivf buddies, but wanted to post on this sight too.
Here is my story: We got pregnant on our own (11/07), but m/c at 5 weeks. Then months passed and no pregnancy. We went to RE and did 1 round of IUI, got pregnant (7/08) and then m/c at 8 weeks. Then we tried 6 rounds of IUI and no pregnancy. Very discouraging. We started our 1st ivf cycle in June '09. My ER was on 8/5 and they got 10 eggs, 8 fertilized. Only 3 made it so I did a 3 day transfer of 3 eggs- (2) 6 cell & (1) 5 cell on Saturday. I am also on 5 day bedrest and feeling good. Starting to get a little restless. My pregnancy test is scheduled for Aug. 19th. Please be praying!
I am so encouraged by all of your stories and think of you all often.
AJET- I guess I am 2 days behind you in the whole bedrest thing, so hang in there. It's so weird to be confined to the house and not get out.
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8/10/2009 8:35 PM
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Well unfortunately round two we do not have any frozen again. So this is it for us if we don't get a baby, NO BABY! I am pretty disappointed but have to try and stay positive and pray pray pray.
Wow that's alot of bedrest AJ my doc is 48 hours of BR can use bathroom and make something quick to eat but thats it. I am back at work today and busy busy. It's hard to not be at my job though. Doing best I can to take it easy...I should of tried for 5 days. Well good luck and can't wait to see what happens for us both on next Monday!!! I am hoping for 1, 2 or 3!!!!!!!!!!
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8/10/2009 5:02 PM
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Cristen--I think it depends on your doc. My doc requires 5 days of strict bed rest--no shower, lying vertical except to eat, only permitted to get up to use a close by restroom, and if you have stairs that you need to go up only go up once and stay put for the duration. His head nurse told me he was old school and that if it is a good embryo it's a good embryo that will make it. Anyway, I followed my doc's instructions--why take a chance? Tomorrow is my release date from bed rest prison and I can't wait!!! First thing I'm going to do is go down saris and hold my old doggie and then hop in the shower!
LilAquarius--How are things going?
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8/10/2009 4:26 PM
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cristeen7- I only took the rest of the day of ET (I did 2 sessions of acupuncture that day too) and the next day off of work. I am not good at the bedrest thing, so I only really really rested the day of and took it easy the day after. I hope that it was enough. Now I am a little worried that maybe I did too much.
dottieb- How is it going? How are you feeling?
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8/10/2009 1:13 PM
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hey everyone...hope all is well and thinking happy thoughts esp for everyone "waiting". WOW..how many days of bedrest is suggested after ET? Guess I was thinking 24 hours but maybe that's not enough? Just trying to plan for when I hopefully get there. Starting Lupron on THurs....feeling so many things..nervous, excited, anxious, scared. Bet everyone can relate to that! I really will pray for the ladies waiting the dreaded 2 wks...sending good thoughts and LOTS of baby dust!!
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8/10/2009 1:11 PM
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Just got a call from the doc. The remaining embryos did not make it to the blast phase so we have nothing to freeze. He is being really positive about the 3 he transferred. Waiting for next Monday has become a longer wait.
I asked him about the discharge and he said that was normal and probably due to the antibiotics.
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8/10/2009 1:08 PM
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DAY 4 of BR
Nothing to report same as Day 3
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8/9/2009 4:49 PM
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Day 3 of BR
So I have made it past the half way point. I can not wait to get moving and take a shower! In bed baths by Huggies is getting old. Just sat listening to itunes, watching TV on HULU.com, and movies on NetFlix.com instant play. Experienced a little bit of cramping on the right and soreness from the Pro shot. I have noticed a little bit of discharge, but I'm not alarmed.
Also, I've been entertaining myself by taking pictures of the wonderful meals delivered by my family and posting them on FB in an album called, "Room Service."
Bring on day 4!
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8/9/2009 11:36 AM
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AJET- I am glad that things are going well, I too am sore from the progesterone. This waiting is horrible.
Snowie- I am so glad that you are doing so well. I am so excited for you FET. I only have 3 more days of this wait. I am very nervous, but thank you for sharing that you had no implantation bleeding also. I feel better knowing that it doesn't mean everything.
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8/8/2009 9:57 PM
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DAY 2 of BR
Wasn't too bad. My stomach is still bloated, but I think it is going down. My back is really sitff and the side that got the Progesterone shot is really sore. We applied the Lidocain mix 1 hour prior to injection and I didn't even feel the needle. I felt a little bit of the Pro oil towards the end but it was nothing! I have a great and supportive family. The made me dinner and played Texas Hold Em.
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8/8/2009 4:00 PM
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Thank you ladies but please dont feel too bad for me b/c I am doing great. I was a wreck at the time but doing WONDERFUL now waiting to do the FET. I feel optimistic that the FET will work and I really fo deel there is a reason for everything and my baby will come to me when the time is right.
Good luck to all of us.
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8/8/2009 7:54 AM
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kbug- it is very hard to not get wrapped up in every sign and symptom. I did get a BFP last cycle but it ended in m/c so I am trying again with our frozen blasts in sept/oct. So hopefully another BFP for me :o)
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8/7/2009 11:04 PM
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Thanks kbug You are so funny.
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8/7/2009 9:09 PM
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snowie- thank you so much for the response. I am trying so hard just to wait until Wednesday for an answer, but I get so wrapped up in signs and symptoms. Also, congrats on your BFP!! I am so happy for you.
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8/7/2009 8:56 PM
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kbug- i also had a BFP last cycle and I had no implantation bleeding or spotting
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8/7/2009 8:41 PM
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dottieb- I had a question that I forgot. Did you have any implantation bleeding or spotting? I haven't experienced that, but I was wondering if you did since you had a BFP!!!! Again , I am so happy for you!!
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8/7/2009 7:46 PM
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dottieb- I am so excited for you!!!! Congratulations. I hope that I can grow up to be just like you.
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8/7/2009 6:38 PM
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BFP!!!!! My doc called at 10 after 4 today. I was dying from 1-4 waiting for that call! My beta is 47.9 which as far as I know is good, I go back in Tuesday for b/w, then in 2 wks for an u/s. Thank yo all so much for the support!! Kbug- Baby dust your way, too!!!!!
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8/7/2009 4:41 PM
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dottieb- Have you heard anything yet? I am dying here. Sending you extra baby dust!
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8/7/2009 2:41 PM
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Hey AJET we had same day transfer and will get our results the same day. Also both of us had 3 embryos transferred. I am usually on here but have not been in awhile.
Good luck to you and I know what you mean about the BR I am bored out of my mind today. Laying on couch looking out at the beautiful sunlight. Took a walk to mailbox to get some fresh air.
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8/7/2009 2:35 PM
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Well it's been awhile since I have been here but since I have been here we have done attempt number two. I had my 3 embryos transferred on Thurs, two were at 8 and one at 6, just hoping they stick this time. We had 8 eggs which they injected 6 and then 5 of them made it. And here I sit on BR with 3 transferred and just hoping we have a positive result this time.
My sis in law has done many an IVF and on her second attempt as this is ours, she went in for the transfer the same day as ours but years ago, it is also the day of their dads birthday (who unfortunately passed away a few years back). She also had 3 transferred with two good ones and one not quite there yet. So with all the similarities we are hoping for the same result she had. Then he and his (hopefully) cousin can have very close birthdays. And quite a story to tell later on.
I wish everyone the best and lots of baby dust to you all!!!!!!!!
I get my big news on the 17th and will let you all know.
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8/7/2009 1:32 PM
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DAY 1 of BR after ET:
Day 1 wasn't too bad. My body is really sore from no movement. I keep dreaming about the amazing massage that I'm going to receive after my release from bed rest. I played some online games, word search, a wonderful visit from my sister inlaw, and a very competitive game of Battle Ship with my husband. The first night of Progesterone and Estro-Oil shots were not too bad, but I am really sore from them this morning. I read on one of the post in this forum to use Lidocaine after the injection. I asked my doc and he prescribe me a Lidocaine/Prilociane cream and instructed me to apply it before the injection to numb the area--or just use ice. We have a couple of pharmacist in the family and they directed me to apply 1 hour prior to injection--apply thick and do not rub in--and loosely cover with a large bandage. Remove bandage, clean area of excess, and follow with your injection protocol.
Watched an instant movie on NetFlix last night--Purple Rain. My poor husband! I was wearing head phones and singing the words to every song. He kindly informed me that he has no faith that our children will be singers.
Since I don't have a TV in my room I'm checking out HULU.com. Nothing like some Real House Wives of Atlanta....LOL....top rate entertainment!...HA HA!
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8/7/2009 8:34 AM
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dottieb- I am so excited for you!!! Good luck and I will be thinking of you. Please let us know!!! I have noticed a few changes, but I am pretty sure that they are from the progesterone. My boobs are big and sore, and I have had some mild cramping for about 3 days (that makes me really nervous). I have not had any spotting (implantation bleeding) so that makes me nervous too, but I am really really trying to not read into everything because that can drive you crazy. Yes, we will have our test next Wednesday. Again, good luck to you and I am thinking of you this morning.
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8/7/2009 7:41 AM
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kbug- 2 1/2 hours and counting! I opted not to do the pregnancy test at home because it is still a few days early before the date of when my period would be and I don't want the test not to be accurate. I'm just going to wait for that call- at work. yuck! but, my husband and I work at the same school, so at least he can be there too. Positive vibes!!!!! How are you doing? Any bodily changes? It is hard to know if they are b/c of the PIO or other. We'd like to think otherwise, though Hang in there- only 5 more days right?
Ajet- Good luck w/ the 2ww! Congrats on the embryos
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8/6/2009 4:00 PM
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Transferred 3 embryos this morning...one was at a 4,6,and 8 cell. So odds are good. I was mistaken when I said we had 6 we actually had 8--it's hard to remember my early morning conversations--lol.
They gave us a snap shot of the 3 little ones before implantation and then after which i thought was pretty cool
Preg test is scheduled for 8/17.
I must say the transfer was a breeze--nothing like the retrieval.
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8/6/2009 11:53 AM
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dottieb- I am so excited for you tomorrow!!!! Are you planning to do a home pregnancy test in the AM or are you planning to let it suprise you. I thought that I didn't want to do a home test, but I think that since I will be at work when I get the phone call that it might not be a bad idea to have a little preparation and clue to help subdue the emotions a little.
AJET- Good luck to you tomorrow. Hope all goes well with your transfer. Sending lots of good thoughts your way!
Hello to everyone else. Hope you all are doing really well.
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8/6/2009 12:46 AM
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Thx ladies for your honest and open responses to my post-ER situation.
I agree...bed rest should start the day after. I'm a Pilates instructor so you could imagine my confusion of what was going on. I couldn't even contract my abs. I was putting my socks on like an old man. Today has gotten better but I'm really looking forward to feeling somewhat normal.
Called me doc today to get an update on my "6-pack." He said that he will not look at them until tomorrow as not to disturb their environment.
I should know tomorrow morning if we are a go for transfer. I hoping for Friday--can't believe what I am about to say--but bed rest is sure looking good!
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8/5/2009 8:49 PM
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AJET615 - I, too, felt incredibly uncomfortable for a good week after the ER. I had pain walking & couldn't have a BM for a few days after my ER because of the pain. I looked forward to the transfer and bedrest just so I could heal from the ER! I think bedrest should come after the ER too instead of going back to work the next day!
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8/5/2009 6:01 PM
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AJET----I agree with Tiff. It is most likely due to air getting up in your system while they were doing the retrieval. I experienced this once after a different type of procedure and thought I was going to faint because the pain was so bad. I would highly recommend taking something like Gas-X. It will really help and it's safe to use even when pregnant per my RE. Good luck with your transfer!
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8/5/2009 4:21 PM
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Ajet- I had the bloating and pain so bad I could barley put on a pair of jeans because the pressure was more than I could take.. I bought a bottle of laxatives and tried that... Didnt work as well as I thought, but it helped. I think when they are up there getting the eggs air gets into our bodies and it has to work its way out. I know I felt much better by transfer day.. Good luck,, Try Benifiber in the no taste powder form...
Tiff
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8/5/2009 2:39 PM
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My ER was on Monday morning and I experienced bloating, cramping, and discomfort when using the restroom. It is now Wednesday and it is very uncomfortable to try have a BM. I've only had one and I am normally like clock work. When I feel one about to happen and try to push it really hurts. Has anyone experienced this?
....I even drank a cup of "Smooth Move" tea last night to help the process along.
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8/5/2009 8:20 AM
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cristeen7- i think if it doesn't hurt then why not...i did the pineapple thing. I took mine each day in the form of 100% pineapple juice. starting the day of transfer and went for one solid week after. Now remember I did get pregnant so I dont know if it helped or not but I am going to do it again this time.
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8/5/2009 5:07 AM
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just wanted to say thinking about everyone who is waiting...saying some prayers for you and the little ones. I am anxious just thinking about starting the lupron next week...can't imagine what everyone else is going through. It is such a "roll of the dice"..it is enough to make one crazy. Been thinking of ways I can try to decrease the anxiety..esp when it comes to transfer time. Been reading alot about things to do to increase the chances of implantation..pineapple, no caffeine, etc. What do you guys think about all of this?? Suggestions would be great!! Baby dust to ALL!!!!
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8/4/2009 10:56 PM
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kbug- Hey there. My beta is this Friday.- 3 days and counting. I am trying not to read into bodily changes too much b/c I know the progesterone causes a lot of side effects that are similar to pregnancy symptoms. I am just keeping a very positive but a little nervous attitude about the whole thing. I had a dream that the Fresca soda can really said it had double caffeine, not no caffeine! Then is when I realized I am thinking too much about it I am keeping busy with work- I started back this Monday and last week my husband and I did little things each day like shopping, etc. Youre perspective on the whole process surely changes once the daily visits have stoped and the wait begins. Hang in there. After everyone's story that we have shared- I don't think there is any specific right way, right egg count, right embryo count, who knows- it's all up to our bodies at this point. Even though our bodies are preparing for another life, we are some what powerless during the process, ironic; huh? Keep me posted. I'm pulling for you and the little one
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8/4/2009 7:07 PM
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AJET- Good luck...that is really exciting. I will be thinking of you on Thursday or Friday!
dottieb- I am doing alright. I am just a little restless and anxious. This wait seems like forever and I feel that the odds are against me. I am still hopeful and I hope the little guy/girl has really grab ahold. I just wish that there were signs so that I didn't get all excited for nothing. When is your beta? I hope that you are doing well. Are you anxious and excited too? How do you distract yourself or not get too attached?
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8/4/2009 5:47 PM
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AJET- I'll be thinking about you! Good luck Thr. or Fri.
How are you doing kbug?
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8/4/2009 5:18 PM
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Thx!
Spoke with the doc this morning....6 eggs were from the left side and 10 from the right. Unfortunately, the 6 from the left were premature so they were discarded. 8 out of the 10 on the right were viable....1 didn't make it and 1 was a bad egg leaving me with 6 strong embryos in a dish. It is so exciting to think I have 6 little ones just down the street!
I'm praying for the transfer on Friday but I have a feeling it might take place on Thursday. I won't know until Thursday morning but I have already been given my instructions in the event we are a go.
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8/4/2009 1:57 PM
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AJET - 16! That is awesome! I'll be praying for you and keep us posted!
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