7/9/2011 11:20 AM
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Thank you everyone for all of the well wishes! I am excited to know we're pregnant and eager to see how everything goes. My beta numbers were a bit strange this time so we'll be looking forward to seeing who's in there at our first u/s. We transferred 2 great hatching blasts. Based on my betas, we kind of think that both implanted initially but feel we have a singleton at this point. All guesses of course though until we can see them. Our first u/s will be next Thursday and we'll update you after we find out. Hard to believe this is my 7th IVF round! Yikes, where does the time go??
Snowie, glad you are doing so well and your pregnancy is going smoothly. What is your actual due date?
NWells, excited to hear that you are getting started as well! Hope things go great for you and that you're the next in line!
mablackie, hard to believe your twins are basically 1 year old already. Time just really does fly.
Good luck to everyone expecting and to everyone in cycle!
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7/7/2011 8:58 PM
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Wannabe and Snowie...congratulations! You two were on this board before me and I am so happy to see you two both stick with it and get positive results. I have a friend who I met through a twins group who did 7 (yes 7) IVF's, plus 4 IUI's before she had her twin girls. Good things come to those who wait. Keep me informed on how you two are doing. You both have been so supportive and positive of myself and many others on here, so I am so happy to see your dreams come true!
As for me, my twins will be 1 in a little over a week. I can't believe it. Time has flown and I've loved every minute of it. I am so blessed! It is worth the wait ladies!
For those of you who are new and who have asked...I did 3 failed IUI's, then my 1st IVF worked and I have twins (boy/girl) and we implanted 2 Grade A embroyos. I believe one of the reasons why my first IVF worked was because I first did 3 IUI's. Since I had been on Gonal F and other drugs, my DR knew how my body would respond to the drugs, which helped when doing my IVF. I agree that many girls have to do more then 1 IVF before it works, but don't give up hope on the first one working. Stay positive!
Good luck to all the newbies! This board was a huge help to me.
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7/7/2011 4:54 PM
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We had to take doxycycline as well. Its to take care of any infections that may present and that could prevent a pregnancy.
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7/7/2011 3:25 PM
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NWells - I am so happy for you, I wish you all the best with this cycle. What is Doxycycline, and why do both of you take it?
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7/7/2011 11:16 AM
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Well I took my first shot of Gonl f this am, Michael and I started our Doxycycline as well. So we are off and running!!!!
In response to the twice a day, my RE says to take them between 6:30-9 AM and 5-9 PM I usually make them 12 hours apart, so I will do like 6:45 am and around 7 PM just because of working, I am up and out of my house by 6:30 but since it is summer I can leave around 6:50. I go back for blood work and ultra sound on Monday.
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7/6/2011 5:33 PM
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Thanks so much for the reply. Now I feel a little more comfortable with getting started I had a class at my clinic, but still have allt of questions.
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7/6/2011 4:23 PM
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Lavonda- I am not a veteran but the nurse at my fertility clinic instructed us to take our follistim as close to 12 hours apart as possible. I don't know about the time of day but I plan on taking mine @ 7 am and 7 pm just bc that is what works best for my work schedule. Hope this helps!
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7/6/2011 4:15 PM
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I have a ? For the veterans of ivf.. It prob sounds like a silly one but I am asking anyway. My calendar for my meds and injections of follistem says am and pm. Should I take them 12 hours apart? How early in the am should I take the first one?
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7/6/2011 11:46 AM
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Hello ladies!! I am new to IVF. My brother and sister in law just went through IVF due to my brother having a balanced translocation. I was tested and also have the balanced translocation along with PCOS so IVF seemed like the best choice for us. My brother and sister in law were successful and are 13 weeks along. I have my baseline tomorrow and have also already recieved my large box of meds! We will also have to do PGD which worries me if we will even have any viable embryos. My husband also starts med school in August so we are hoping all will work out so our baby will be born during the only summer break he will have. I am looking forward to hearing all of your experiences and if you have any good advice please send it my way! Good luck to all!
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7/6/2011 11:25 AM
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Toni- Yes my little princess moves ALL the time. She is very active. But my hubby loves it because he has "baby time" every night where he talks to her and waits for her to give him a little kick. As far as how I am carrying I think I am huge but everyone else says I am carrying perfectly. I have only gained 11 pounds so far but that is b/c I had some to spare before hand LOL. Always thinking of you.
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7/6/2011 11:16 AM
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Nwells- I am so glad you had a good trip. Sounds like it was a TON of fun! Wanted to wish you good luck on your upcoming cycle keep us posted. Also to see if you got my email I sent you? Hope to hear from you soon. xoxo
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7/6/2011 10:45 AM
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Ladies, HELLO!!!!
I am back and refreshed!!!!! Had my baseline today, waiting for the call to fine out if I start, which I am sure I will. WOW so much has happened since I have been away. Our vacation was a very much needed one!!! Island of Adventure was a blast and I don't' know if there are any Harry Potter fans out there but OMG they did an amazing job, I felt like I took the train right into Hogwarts, AMAZING and the ride was probably one of the best I have been on, and i have been on a A lot of rides. I isn't a roller coaster it is a virtual reality and you fly with Harry, UGH SO GOOD!!!! The lines for butter beer, which isn't real beer by the way, were so long I didn't get it. We went to EPOCT Friday, love EPCOT, I am a Science buff, but the cost to get in, WOW 90 bucks, oh that is for one person for 1 day, so it was 180 for hubby and I. Crazy I tell ya!!!! We went on a few rides, the Soar one is really relaxing and nice, the we went to all the countries and drank around the world, it was awesome, beer in Canada, Irish beer in Ireland, Japan beer, Wine in france & italy, margarita in Mexico- we had so much fun!!! We got to Marathon Key on Saturday afternoon and from there it was relaxing for three days, just floating in the ocean on noodles. We snorkeled on Sunday, came face to face with a barracuda, ugly looking thing w long teeth, I wouldn't want to make it mad!!!! It swam around minding its own, thank God!!!! So I am back and ready to go!!!
Wanna- I had tears in my eyes when I read your post!!!! I am so happy for you and your hubby. Stay calm and relax and I will continue to pray for you!!!!
Tcr21- I read your post and smiled!!!! I keep thinking that our baby would be born this weekend, and I am not down about it, I think because we are starting a cycle. I wish you luck with delivery, and let us know when your lil one is born!!!!
To everyone else, I know there are some of you going through the process, good luck to you, I am there with ya!!! Dlmircle: enjoy the morning sickness, I can't wait for it!!! LOL!!! yeah I am a nut!!!
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7/6/2011 8:38 AM
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DLMiracle reading your great news brings tears to my eyes! There are so many of you ladies here that have been successful , I hope some of that baby dust floats on over to me. I had my baseline yesterday and start the injections on the 9th. Im nervous and excited at the same time. I have been fighting the earge to shop for baby items.... Very difficult.... But im fighting it. This is going to feel like the longest month of my life, isnt it?
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7/5/2011 6:18 PM
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Toniiiiiiiiiiiiiiii - Yes, our little blundle of joy is giving mom a run for her money already(Smile!!!) I have to eat something every couple of hours to help with the nausea, but I figured"as long as I'm feeling like that, evrything is ok"
I can't wait to hear all about you!!!!!!
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7/3/2011 6:00 PM
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WITH TEARS IN MY EYES WANNABE CONGRATS!!!!!! I AM SO OVERJOYED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DLMircle I am so glad that our little bundle of joy is growing and you are having continued morning sickness.
Snowie 26 weeks along is the baby moving allot, and are you carrying big or not.
LINZ- keep up the good work and keep resting up as much as possible.
all these babies I wish we were all close instead of all over the state we could have a HUG BABY SHOWER
Hello all my sisters, thank you for the kind words, as always you all are the only ones that really understand my state of mind in these times. I want to say from the bottom of my heart I am blessed to have found you all.
To the new sisters welcome home.
As for me I am feeling better and I am working with the the grace and the faith God has granted me not to give up. I am looking to make the changes that I need to become a mommy so I refuse to give up.
I love you all so very much and as always will keep you in my prayers.
Toni.
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7/2/2011 8:47 AM
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Linz - The ultrasound went great, thank god!!!! My little bundle of joy's heartbeat was very strong, and we coul see how fast he/she is developing from only a week ago. God is good. I will continue to be careful and pray everyday.
I hope you are doing well and taking easy, we are only a few weeks behind each other so it should be exciting when we all how our babies with us.
Lavonda - I'm 38 and also had my TL six years ago. I got pregnant with my second cycle of IVF. I wish you the best, for some people it actually happens the first time around. Baby dust to you and evryone else as well.
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7/1/2011 7:04 PM
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Wannabe - Congratulations on your positive result! that is wonderful news
Thank you addis - I'll be hoping that you find a way to try again for your baby -
Nwells - good luck - i have everything crossed for this cycle!
Good luck to everyone else - for those first timers keep up the hope - it did work for us first time, with only 4 eggs and 2 embryos! our baby is due in 6 days....
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6/30/2011 10:12 PM
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Hello all,, Wannabe- congrats on such good news, best news ever. I am so happy for u!
Snownie - time is running so fast, already at 26 weeks.. That is so exicting.
I wanna welcome all the new sisters, and it is a great place to be at. And congrats to all the Positive ladies and for the negatives, continue if u have the opportunity and means there is always hope!!!
Toni - my heart and thoughts with u and everyone who went thru that heartbreaking experience but the cycle of life has to go on, keep the faith in our creator.
TCR - thanks for checking on me, I am excited for u as u r near to hold your bundle of joy in your arms, do u know the baby's sex? AFM I can't find a RE who will let me try with my own eggs, and I don't want to go thru the failure again!! Still praying for direction!
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6/30/2011 9:11 PM
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DLMIRACLE -You had your US today? Is everthing going ok for you? I hope everything turned out positive.
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6/30/2011 6:04 PM
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WannaBe -I'm so excited for you! Congrats. How are you feeling?
Lavonda - I'm 34, had tl almost 8 years ago. It took three rounds of IVF and like snowie added heparin and now I just found out this week I'm preg. So stay calm, relax and all will take place.
My beta today was 553 so it doubled + some.
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6/30/2011 5:14 PM
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Wannabe....I just had to say I wanted to cry when I just read your wonderful news!! WOW!!!! You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers often and I'm soooooo happy for you.
Snowie....26 weeks already?! That is awesome. Congrats!
Both of you are truly inspire me with your faith and strength. Thinking of you and everyone on this journey!
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6/30/2011 10:03 AM
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Wannabe - Congratulations I am so happy for you! I joined this site in February of 2010 and i think you had posted your story right before that and I went back and read through the posts. Your story just broke my heart. So I am so thrilled for you! That's a strong number it could be twins again. I wish you a easy uneventful pregnancy!
Linz34 - Congratulations!
Welcome to all the new ladies I wish you the best of luck. Someone on here said that it doesn't always work on the 1st time. But I wanted to give you some hope that it can, for me it did. I had my first cycle canceled during stims so I never made it to retrieval. But the next time they changed the drugs and I did make it all the way through I got pregnant and they only retrieved 6 eggs. So keep the faith. To some of you younger ladies the RE told me that age was on my side I was 30 when I went through IVF. So if you have good quality eggs I think that can contribute to success.
Nwells - thanks I am enjoying her! Good luck on your upcoming cycle!
Good luck to you all!
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6/30/2011 6:18 AM
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wannabe- OMG I am so excited for you! Please keep us posted. If anyone deserves a BFP its you. You have been through so much! Congrats girly.
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6/29/2011 11:59 PM
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Snowie thank you so much for taking a moment to reply. It is encourging to hear your story and gives me new hope. I am so happy for your success and will keep you in my prayer
s. Please keep me posted, as I will you.
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6/29/2011 4:46 PM
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Babies-DHEA is a steriod hormone that is converted to estrogen and testosterone. It is somehow supposed to slow the aging process of the eggs, or improve their quality. I don't know exactly how it works, but my RX recommended it and sd he is sure that is how I got pregnant. As for the Royal Jelly, it is something my husband found out about on a fertility site. It comes from honey bees and is fed to the queen bee to help her make tons of eggs. It is supposed to help men and women improve their reproductive abilities. My Rx sd it is safe to use, but he believed more in the DHEA. I have been taking the DHEA since my miscarriage, and now that I think I got my period, I just started taking the Royal Jelly. I also had to do a D&C. My Rx recommended it over the medication to make sure all the tissue was removed. I wish you the best when you do the IVF cycle!
Toni-I'm sorry to hear about you feeling depressed, but I can relate. I am trying to stay positive, but have been feeling down myself and cried yesterday too. It is frustrating when my OBGYN tells me he is not sure if it was my period or more miscarriage tissue. I'm thinking of calling my fertility Rx as he seems to know more. Like DLMiracle says, we have to keep believing.
DLMiracle-Keep us posted! I am praying for you!
Linz34-Congrats!
Welcome to all the newbies!
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6/29/2011 4:04 PM
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Hello ladies!
I am definitely one of the "old timers" as I have been on this board for about 3-4 years. I don't post often, but I read all the time and try to keep up with everyone.
Most of you know my back story so I won't even go there, but I did want to share with you all that as of today am I officially pregnant again!! My first beta was 217! We are very excited and very grateful. We transferred 2 hatching blasts so not sure if 1 or 2 implanted. Will have to wait until the first u/s in a couple of weeks. Either way, we are thrilled and pray for an easy, successful pregnancy this time.
Linzi34, we are right there together so it's exciting to share this journey with someone. FYI....when I was pg the first time with our twin boys, my beta at 9dp5dt was 247...same as yours!
To everyone expecting, congratulations! To everyone who has faced loss or disappointment (Toni, included) DO NOT GIVE UP!!! If I can survive what I have been through and still find success, so can you. Keep your faith strong and somehow, someway, it will see you through. God bless, everyone!
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6/29/2011 9:45 AM
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Hi Everyone, I posted awhile back during my first IVF and after I got the BFN I took some time, went to Key West with the DH and recharged my batteries for round 2. NWells you will have a blast, you deserve it!
I am in the stim phase with Menopur added so the bruises have no chance to heal now that I am doing 3 injections/day injections, oh well. My first U/S only showed 5 follicles yesterday but my Dr increased my dosages and I hope that with the increased dosages, acupuncture and Royal Jelly (on day 5 of that stuff and I am finally used to the taste) that more follicles will show themselves so we can move forward with this cycle.
Congrats to all the BFP's and new babies, thank you for coming back and letting us know of your successes.
Toni I am so sorry to hear about your m/c and the dark place you are in, I am praying for you and that brighter days are ahead for you and your DH.
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6/29/2011 6:53 AM
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Welcome to all the new sisters on here. So many new faces (names) . I dont post much but i do read daily. So I wanted to say I am sorry for the BFN's and losses. But so happy for those who have been successful.
I came on b/c of the last post from Lavonda- I was you in 2009. I had TL in 2002 and then remarried in 2008. In 2009 we gave IVF our first try. We actually did get pregnant however we m/c early on. But trust me it can happen. Now it did take some more on our part but I am happy to report we are 26 weeks pregnant with a little girl as I speak. After our m/c we were heart broke. But still had some frozen embryos did the FET and resulted in a chemical. So we then pursed a TR and was so optimistic however only four short months later we did an hsg and found out both my tubes had scarred closed so we were back at square one. We moved in Oct 2010 and found a new RE. He did blood testing found out i have 2 clotting issues (that could have contributed to my m/c and lack of full implantation) added heparin to my mix and BAM im pregnant! Good luck
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6/29/2011 1:29 AM
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I am 37 and baseline for july cycle is on the 5th. I had a tubal ligation after my daughter was born 14 years ago. I now have a new husband and we want a child together. Ivf is our only option. I hope to connect with someone here that has similar circumstances. I ckuld use some words of encouragement. We have alot of time and money Invested in this. Do you all think our chances of success is good since I had no previous fert probs in the past? I was able to conceive 4 beautiful daughters every time we tried.... Of course.. I was alot younger back then.
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6/28/2011 9:06 PM
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Toni - I think the rest is helping, I tried to stay in bed when not at work. I go back to the doctor's thursday, so praying that our little one keeps giving me morning sickness (Smile!!!)
I wish I could reach out and give you big hugs...We must believe with all of our hearts that God works im misterious ways and that nothing is impossible for him, and a beautiful miracle will come your way.
Peace and love and thank-you so much for thinking of me!!!!
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6/28/2011 7:30 PM
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Hello Sisters,
Welcome to all the newest members of the family, it is wonderful here, no matter what stage you are at.
DLmircle- how are you doing I hope the bedrest is helping and tell my niece or nephew to keep growing strong, xoxoxo.
Nwells your post are the bomb, it lifted my spirits some, today was a Bad bad bad day, I am so sad and 7 weeks after my m/c I am still waiting for my period and praying to God for a miracle. I was talking to DH husband about Fostering and he did not say anything wrong, he only brought up some valid points, but it open up the wounds and the tears have yet to stop.... that was this morning.
This is the only place you can come to find hope, joy, laughter, and someone to listen that really understands where you are coming from. Gods will...... it is hard for me to believe that it is God's will for me not to rock a baby to sleep and love them, guide them, or kiss them good night.
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6/28/2011 6:45 PM
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Nwells - where do you get the energy!!!! It is so exciting just reading your post!!! Marathon is just an hour away from where I am, you are going to have such a great time, have a couple of drinks on me!!!!!
Linz - wowwwwwwwwwwwwww, I'm so very excited for you, that is an awesome starting number, congratulations and continue to take it easy , the next few weeks are crucial to the development of your babies, congratulations again, super happy for you!!!!!
Awil - Welcomed, wishing you many blessings, when is your actual transfer????
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6/28/2011 4:57 PM
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Smilecarrie & awil -Welcome!
NWells -Have a great time away so you can be well rested for your new cycle!
As for me . 3rd time WAS A CHARM!!! POSITVE BETA 247!!! I'm sooo excited! Woo Hoo! I got it all warmed up so come on ladies get pregnant. I know I'm a bit slap happy but that 2 weeks was LONG!
Baby dust to all!!!
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6/28/2011 3:28 PM
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Hello everyone. I'm 31 years old. My husband and I have been trying to start a family for 5 years. We've had many failed attempts (mostly IUIs). We recently started our first IVF attempt. I had my trial transfer yesterday.
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6/28/2011 9:59 AM
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Hello ladies,
Happy Tuesday!!! It is Summer vacation and I am off to FL tomorrow for our pre IVF vacation!!! We are going to Island of Adventure to ride the roller coasters, I am going to get butterbear at Harry Potter (can't wait!!!), then we are heading to Marathon Keys where I will sit and drink tropical drinks on the beach, go snorkeling, have rum punch and watch the fire works from the beach!!!! I can't wait. I just found out this AM that Gov. Malloy will not be closing the Ct Technical high school system so my job is safe!!!! That was a huge weight off my chest, I will have my job still and because my insurance covers IVF!!!
SO I start 10cc of Lupron on Thursday, here we go!!! ANd some one wrote about this royal jelly stuff what is it and where do I get it!!!!!!!
Lucky, I forgot that was you with the complications after you gave birth!!!! I see why now. You are right don't take any chances!!!! you have your lil girl and you want to enjoy her, I get it now.
Smilecarrie- welcome to a great place, you will get the support, understanding and love you need here!!! it is like a family. I have been here two full years in Sept. Many of us have gone through ups and downs together, we have cried, smiled, and laughed. I wish you the best, we are all here for you!! I know that huge box is overwhelming, I got mine on Sat and I still get choked up, taking out all the meds. We are heading into IVF #5 and my baseline is July 6th!!! Not sure when you start but we could be cycling together which is also very helpful because that 2ww is brutal!!!!!! I will be doing yoga, acupuncture and relaxing w a book by the lake. Anything to keep my mind off everything. I am already having dreams about it all!!! YEAH!!! what fun!!!
Well ladies enjoy your day hope the weather is beautiful where you all are, here sunny with chances of storms later, call me nuts but I enjoy a good thunder boomer, I sit on my front porch and watch them!!! As long as there is none of them dan ner tornaders, I am good!!!!
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6/27/2011 9:14 PM
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smilecarrie - Welcomed!!! When I read your post, i immediately had a smile on my face, because the infamous box of meds, syringes, etc. is the one thing that we all had made absdolutely the same comments. no fear, as you and your DH will become pros very quickly. My DH was afraid of needles, and you should see him now, he gives me the progesterone shots (daily) like if he's being doing it all his life.
Nonetheles, this is a very emotional, physical and financially draining process. You and your DH must stay very supportive of each other during this whole process. You must keep your faith, as only a higher power is going to make it all fall into place. Hopefully, you guys signed up for a package that gives you more than one try. As you probably have read throught all post, most of us did not get pregnant on the first try, very few do, and it gives you certain assurance to know that you can go back for a second try.
Everyone here is very supportive, and some have been posting here much longer than I have, and I'm sure they will be welcoming you soon and give you their words of wisdom!!!!
I wish you and your DH the very best, baby dust to you!!!!
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6/27/2011 11:47 AM
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Hi Everyone, I am 29 and getting ready to go through my first IVF in July. My husband and I have been trying for over 3 years, with 6 unsuccessful IUI's. I have been diagnosed with PCOS and IVF is looking like our best option. I am pretty nervous about the whole process. The huge box of drugs was delivered the other day. That was rather daunting. I want to stay positive and hopeful, but I'm struggling to find that positive spirit. I think my mind might be protecting my heart because it doesn't want me to get hurt. Any advice on how to be positive and optimistic during this challenging time would be amazing!
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6/27/2011 9:26 AM
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Tmb - So as of now we have been trying a little over 4 years on our own. I am only 28, but have many problems. I am still not over this miscarriage as my numbers were dropping but last week we had a minor set back. The numbers went up. I took Cytotec vaginally in hopes to expel more, but I am only bleeding. So I think it's another blood test and then we will go from there. Possibly D&C next or methotrexate. Other than that we are doing ok, I just wish this miscarriage would hurry up and take care of itself so we can move on. We decided we are going to save up again and try IVF, we are not ready to call it quits. We have made progress with every cycle so we feel good about that. What does the DHEA and royal jelly do? Thanks for checking in on me!!
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6/26/2011 4:46 PM
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tmb - I am doing ok. Thanks for asking. Beta test is Tuesday so 2 more LONG days. I'm not going to POAS either.
DLMIRACLE -I will pray for you. Everything is going to be just fine. Keep resting.
Lucky3128 -I think I tested to early also. Enjoy every second with your little one.
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6/26/2011 12:51 PM
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Hi Ladies -
So many ladies are pregnant on here that is so wonderful! Congrats to you all!
DLmiracle - Praying that your little one is well. I heard spotting can be quite common. Take it easy and get some rest! Thanks for asking about me. I always check in on you ladies I just don't post as much.Yesterday was actually a year since my egg retrieval so it is amazing how much can happen in a year. My baby will be 15 weeks old on Tuesday and she is getting so big. I love this stage because she is really starting to be more interactive, rolling over and interested in things. And sleeping through the night still! Usually 8 or 9 hours so that has been the best! I don't deal well with no sleep! Also I believe that my body has changed a lot since being pregnant. I was not diagnosed with endometriosis but that was what my RE thought I might have. She said that it can go away when you are pregnant. So I think it might have because things just seem different.
Nwells - my last post you said that you couldn't believe that I was taking birth control. I felt the same way before I was pregnant. But have since changed my mind. I was pretty sick with preeclampsia after pregnancy and was in the hospital again a few days after I delivered. My blood pressure got dangerously high and I could have had a stroke if I would not have gotten back the hospital. So we don't really want to take a chance of something happening. My husband lost his 1st wife to cancer and I really don't think he could take losing another wife. There are other reasons but the most important is that I got the little girl I always wanted and I want to be around for her. But you know if I had to get sick at least it happened after my baby was born and she was healthy.
TCR21 good luck with your delivery! Praying all goes well for you. Hoping you have a quick delivery!
Linz - it sounds like you tested way to early so I wouldn't worry to much about it. I tested 1 day before my beta because I knew the trigger shot would be gone by then. And it was positive, but my beta was 209 so that is pretty high. Good luck to you!
Best of luck all of you who are cycling!
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6/26/2011 9:05 AM
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Good morning and baby dust to all!!!
jedimaster - hope your beta went well yesterday !!!!
tmb - I wish you the best in your new cycle, remember to pray a lot and have faith!!!
linz34 - You are almost there, just pray and try to keep your sanity!!!!
Indgirl - How are you??? hope all is well with you and your little one!!!
jezdc, btobe, lucky - Are you girls ok??? We haven't heard from you in a while....
As for me, I am seven weeks today, but I've spent the last three days on bed rest because I spotted (reddish brown) on thursday. We did an ultrasound and everything seemed ok, but the Doc says that spotting might be a threat of miscarriage. I'm trying very hard to keep the faith, but nonetheless, I'm worried. We go for another ultrasound on the 30th, which is supposed to be our last visit before we are send off to my obgyn.
Please pray for us!!! and god bless everyone!!!!
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6/24/2011 4:35 PM
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I have not posted for some time but still check in every now and then to see how everyone is doing.
Jedi and Linz- just wanted to put my 2 cents in, I too was convinced I was not pregnant. My husband and I had a list of reasons why it simply could not be. But now I am 11 weeks today! It was the best surprise ever. The day I found out (12 d post transfer), my beta was 89 and after that I POAS and it was so light, I probably would have thought my eyes were playing tricks on me had I not just heard from my doc. So, would not want to give anyone false hope but also just want to say you really never know for sure 'till you do. Don't stop believing.
Good luck and babydust to everyone!
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6/24/2011 1:26 PM
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Babies-How long have you been trying? We tried for one and 1/2 years naturally before doing 3 failed IUIs and 1 failed IVF, then I got pregnant naturally, at age 40, after taking DHEA and Royal Jelly. I know the expenses are outrageous for IVF. What are your plans now?
Linz34-How are you doing on the 2ww? When is your beta test?
Faith2- Congrats on hearing the heartbeat! How exciting!
As for me, I think I finally got my period-6 wks after my miscarriage. I'm not exactly sure though because the color was different, not to be tmi, but my RX sd it could be my period or it could still be miscarriage tissue. I hope it was my period, so we can start trying again.
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6/24/2011 10:59 AM
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NWells - Thanks so much - i'm due in under 2 weeks now so it's coming up fast - i'll let you all know when this little ivf baby arrives - I'm so glad you are doing well and feeling good about your upcoming cycle - you keep us all motivated!! I am praying for a big success for you xx
Addis - it's nice to hear from you too - do you have plans to try again?
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6/22/2011 9:24 PM
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Thanks to everyone who shared info on the HPT. I know everyone is differant but it always helps to hear everybody eles's thoughts. I don't think i'm going to do another one. I guess I will just wait.
Jedi Master - I'm so in the same boat as you. I too am running every thought of what I did wrong and why it prob didn't take. I know I have 6 days yet but gosh this is about to get the best of me. Best of luck to you Saturday.. Get the BFP warmed up.
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6/22/2011 4:03 PM
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This 2ww is worse than I remember. My pregnancy test is Sat. and I'm already convinced I'm not preg. and that I'm getting my period any hour now. Before every failed IUI I would have cramping and then 2-3 days before the test, I'd get my period. I am thinking about all the reasons my IVF didn't work: I had 3 average/above average embies, and something I did or didn't do didn't allow them to implant. At this point all I feel I have left to commiserate with is chocolate.
addis09: I'm glad my post helped you. My doctors are in the Midwest, so I don't know if they would be any help to you, plus I'm probably not preggers anyway.
Linz34: Hang in there. You are not alone, though it surely feels that way sometimes.
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6/21/2011 10:12 AM
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hello ladies,
I was reading the post regarding POAS, being a veteran at this I decided on my second IVF cycle that I was not going to POAS anymore. See for me, my body would always tell me it didn't work by starting to bleed one week after transfer, the first time I freaked out and POAS, it was negative, I tested again and again all negative I was making myself crazy and sure enough my beta was neg, the next two times I didn't even bother, even when I started to bleed, I already knew my answer, but was hopefully just the same. I usually spent the day I started to bleed crying my eyes out, so by the time I got the BFN I had cried enough that it wasn't such a blow. My last time, because of my Lupron treatment I didn't bleed, and I didn't POAS either, went for my blood work, left & cried hysterically for the hour ride home, looking back I don't even know how I drove. We were BFP. This time I will do the same no POAS, it makes me nuts it is easier to just wait for the beta. I don't like them back in 2006 I thought maybe I was and I POAS on a digital one and it said I was pregnant, I went for blood work the same day and the next day my results were negative for my beta- I was devastated!!! so I really don't like them much!!! That is my take on those gosh darn things!!!! to each their own, but don't make yourself nuts with them!!!! Good luck ladies, I am pulling for you, I will be there soon enough!!! I start Lupron next Thursday
mcblackie- I can't believe your twins are almost 1- wow!!! goes by so fast!!!
tcr- you are due soon right!!!! happy delivery- I thought I would be upset once july rolled around but seeing we are starting our next cycle right around the time our baby was to be born, I am actually feeling pretty happy!!!! Lets hope it is a sign!!!!
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6/20/2011 2:07 PM
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Hey girls, I do not post very often, but I still get on here and read posts every now and then. My IVF twins are almost 1 year old. I can't believe it! We are starting to think about doing another cycle and trying for 1 more baby.
Linz, I took two pregnancy tests 2 days before my blood work and they both came back negative. Two days later, I did my blood work and my first HCG was 367. So it was really high because I was pregnant with twins. Don't believe those home pregnancy tests. I cried for two days thinking I wasn't pregnant when I was. Try not to test again, or if you do wait at least until the day before your blood work. Good luck with it all!
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6/20/2011 12:47 PM
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Linz34 - I know exactly how you feel. In my "expert opinion"(hehe), I think is way too early. Your body does not start producing the hormone(hcg)until implatantion is complete, this could take a few days after transfer. And even then, the amounts are not enough to be secreted in the urine. Try to relax, do not test anymore, and pray a lot. I literally prayed every couple of hours!!!!
For this cycle, I did test positive, but the line was so faint, it could barely be seen(I thought my mind was playing tricks on me) so in the morning after I had my blood drawn, I decided to buy a digital one, and sure enough it came out positive, but I waited for the nurse to call to confirm.
As for me, I just had my first ultrasound, "WE HEARD THE HEART BEAT" it was amazing, we were both crying.
Keep praying and have faith!!!
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