10/4/2009 9:39 PM
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May I ask, what does POAS stand for?
Good night everyone and good luck to all with pregnancy tests this week. Hoping for positive results for all, including for myself :o)
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10/4/2009 9:06 PM
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Hi all
Mummy - I tried POAS and got negative but I read that someone in the forum said they got negative then positive beta....So I pray that it might be positive for you Tuesday. For me I had mixed feelings at times felt different due to my hormones but at times felt that it didn't work. The neg result prepared me and I didn't have hopes that day. But I am sure u feel depressed afterwards no matter what.... So it is just like playing poker the dice might be towards u or not. Will be praying for you that it turns good an positive.
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10/4/2009 7:47 PM
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I want to know if any of you used POAS and got a negative result but got a positive blood beta? Or is the stick the final say so? I tried one today like a dummy and of course it said neg! Can I get a positive on tuesday?
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10/4/2009 7:15 PM
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I posted with out reading all the posts,
Hoping- I got a tear when i read your post, it is so hard, I am praying that your frozen embies work. We have done two IVF cycles and our eggs have not made it past day 5. Just have to pick our heads up and move forward with the hope that next time it will work!!!!
Mummy, will have you in my thoughts, don't stress or get depressed, I found that keeping a journal helped me, when I started to feel anxious or depressed I would write it down and get my feelings on paper it really helped and so did joining this forum. Keep writing!!!
Snowie- I heard that heat was helpful, thanks for the advice I am going to do that on our next cycle, I had bruises and my rear hurt to sit.
As for the weight gain- HA! I haven't stepped on a scale since I started this whole process 1 year ago and I really don't want to!! Figure I have 21 days to see what I can do but Thank God for Kohls because I had to buy a whole new wardrobe.
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10/4/2009 6:52 PM
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addis09 so sorry, I know how you feel and my body tells me like a week before no idea why, both times I started to spot 1 wk after transfer, wanted to believe it was the eggs attaching but it was not the case, and I refuse to use the prego sticks just because I feel like they just add to the stress. We are looking to start in 21 days, still waiting to hear back from my doc so we can figure out exactly what my issues are. Don't know if you had any eggs to freeze, we didn't so I have to go through the whole process again, hoping to have better egg growth this time!!! So here we go another round!!! Good to know I have all you ladies there for me!!!
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10/4/2009 5:58 PM
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Hi all - I have been reading and keeping up just not posted much lately.
Movan- ABSOLUTELY the progesterone causes constipation. I used Mirlax. It is gentle and has no taste. Mix it with ANY liquid and drink it down. Then in a few hours it will help.
As far as the progesterone shots here is what i found helpful. (You may need to play around with it) But here is my experience:
First I would draw up the medicine. Then I would take the needle I used to draw the medicine off and replace it with a new smaller needle. I got my doctor to ok me using a 25 gauge 1 1/2 inch needle to inject in stead of the 22 gauge.
Then I would get 2 microwaveable gel packs and microwave them each about 40-50 seconds (until warm)
I would then take one of them and wrap it around the syringe that had the medicine. I would put the other on my hip that was going to get the injection. I left it there for about a minute or two.
Then when I was ready DH would clean the area. I would lean against a tall dresser as pigeon toed as possible (doctor said it is impossible to tighten your butt muscles when standing like that)
DH gave shot then I massaged it for a few seconds then put heat back on it for about 5 minutes.
I rarely had any bruising or excessive pain.
I hope that helps you
Also there is absolutely weight gain with all of this. Its probably a combination of the medicine and the stress of all of this.
Let me know if you have any other questions and i will try to enlighten you. Good luck
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10/4/2009 4:31 PM
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Hi girls...been at a marriage conference all weekend which helped keep my mind off the issues...tuesday the wait is over!!! I feel really withdrawn and having a hardtime being hopeful...and then I get angry because what if all the pain in the hips from the shots, the weight gain and so on was worth nothing I need you guys to pray for me I feel depression creeping! AND I AM SCARED!
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10/4/2009 3:59 PM
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Hi All,
I just joined this site a couple days ago. I feel like I have been through the ringer. Many UIU attempts. One IVF cycle with my own eggs and recently an IVF cycle with donor egg. On Tuesday I found out I was pregnant and then on Thursday I found out I was going to miscarry. I still have six frozen embryos left, but I am not sure how much more I can go through. I have looked into adoption, but it seems even harder than this. I am concerned because I am 39, my significant other is 47. He is older than most adoption agencies would like and on top of that we are not married (although been together 14 years). I feel like one of my frozen embryos needs to attach or I will not achieve my dream.
Toni - Thank you for telling me about this other forum.
Movan - Hang in there. Friday will be here before you know. Try to find things to keep your mind off "baby." Before my transfer, I played a ton of softball and I was very focused on the game. It was literally the only time I could "escape" thinking about it. I will be sending you good thoughts this week.
Ladybug - Only a few more days to go. Do whatever you can to avoid the HPT. Good wishes are coming your way.
JulieD - Congratulations. It would be wonderful to have one of each.
Addis09 - I am sorry to hear your story. The waiting is the worst. After we picked our donor we had to wait three months to start the cycle. I felt like I was doing nothing to help my cause; however, it is amazing how time flies. I started this journey just about 2 years ago. I know others have been trying longer. Keep focus on yourself and do things to get yourself ready for the next step.
cxa1969 - Congrates to your success. Thank you for sharing your story. We are all trying to get where you are. Good luck on Nov. 3rd.
wannabeamommy - Good luck tomorrow. I am sure everything will be great : - )
Val - Congrates. Keep us updated on the progress.
Sandgodess - Keep up the faith. I did not "feel" pregnant either, but I was. Unfortunately, in my case it didn't work out. I will be sending the best thoughts your way.
Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences with such honesty. I am happy to have somewhere to share with others who really understand.
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10/4/2009 2:27 PM
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Hello Ladies,
I hope everyone is well.
Wannabemommy- I am glad you are doing well, I sent you an email I was wondering if you got it?
Val - Congratulations!!!!! Another graduation in the group, I hope we continue to have more of us new mommys, and see hope springs eternal.
Addis- I am so sorry but maybe we can be cycle buddies next month and success stories the following month.
Mommy231- Do not give up on your dreams and your prayers will be answered.
Welcome to all our new sisters. I enjoyed reading the inspirational stories and I hope to be able to post some positive soon.
For those who do not know my story after 2 failed cycles I have was told to turn to a DE cycle, I am trying to keep my hopes up and move forward. I am working with the RE office and trying to organize everything for possible November cycle. This is so hard and I have to pray a lot to keep from losing it. This forum and you ladies are the only ones I can be open and honest with. None of my friends understand and some do not know how to cope with me.
DE is the best and he has been the other source of comfort, but do not try and discuss this with him he gets this look in his eyes like a deer caught in some headlights.
My cousin in pregnant and yesterday I had to be patient and listen to her tell how tired she is of being pregnant, how annoyed she is that the baby has not come yet. She got pregnant by accident, her son is 6. She does not realize her blessings no sickness no swollen feet, no problems thank God , and she is tried of being pregnant.
I dream of that time in my life, and how happy I would be to be in her shoes. But I am so happy for them and I am waiting for my new baby cousin to arrive. It is just hard to see her take for granted what I would give my right arm to have.
By the way the weight gain is not a figment of your imagination ladies!!!! The gas and the bloating either, I think the hormones are just madding on the GI system.
Enough of my venting, have a great day and God Bless Sisters.
Love
Toni
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10/4/2009 10:12 AM
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I ladies. I'm new to the forum. I'm currently going through my 1st IVF cycle. They retrieved 4 follicles, but only 3 survived. The transfer was last Sunday. Of the three, 1 was poor quality w/ 2 cells and the other 2 just fair at 9 and 5 cell. I go in on Friday Oct. 9th to find the results. I must share that this has been a very long and emotional month...So much so, that the day after the transfer I came down w/ a head cold which I'm still struggling with and about 3 days after the transfer I was having shooting pains/cramps near my left ovaries for the entire day along w/ a milky discharge (sorry for the graphics). Was rather uncomfortable. My gut feeling says the transfer didn't take, however I must stay positive. If the results prove neg., my husband and I will be crushed for sure, however we will try again and now that we know what the process is so far, it should be less stressful the next time around (or so I hope).
I do have a few questions to those who have gone through this...
With the progesterone shots, does it cause consitpation?
My husband tries his best to put the shots/needles in the right place, but sometimes not and I'm sore as all heck from those...what is the best way to elivate the pain (hurts to sit, walk, stand, etc)?
Is there weight gain associated with this or is it my imagination? If so, why is this so?
Any additional pointers and insight would be most helpful.
Good luck to all those ladies who are trying and keep the faith. Thanks to all the ladies who continue to support us!
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10/3/2009 7:56 AM
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Hey, ladies, I've been keeping up on everyone's progress. Just trying to get through this 2ww. IUI was on 9/22 with a pregnancy test scheduled for 10/8. I've been kinda anxious to do the HPT but have held off. I have a feeling it will be negative. Not feeling anything like I did when I got pregnant last time. UHG! If this IUI didn't work then I have to meet with my dr to find out what my new protocol would be as they increased my follistim this time and instead of giving me more eggs, it gave me less. . . the drs are stumped.
Ok, keep the faith ladies! I know those BFN's are hard to take but we need to keep pushing towards our dreams.
Val - Congratulations on hearing a heart beat. Love hearing that good news! Sounds like all is going well for you. Keep positive thoughts.
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10/2/2009 9:45 PM
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Congrats Val!! That is so exciting! I check in all of the time, but just haven't posted lately. I am so happy for you!!
I am 17 1/2 weeks with twins. We have one boy for sure and they are pretty sure the other is a girl! Won't know officially til Oct 20. I was very sick until about 2 weeks ago. Now it kind of comes and goes. Already have sore ribs and feel huge! The joys of twins! Definitely wouldn't trade it for anything!
Good luck and baby dust to all!
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10/2/2009 9:12 PM
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Thanks everyone for the prayers, kind words and best wishes...this forum really made me feel good and move on with your moral support and wors. As we share our failed cycle and get to know and have the hope that Wanna, Icgl and Val gives us, with their news and progress. So keep posting your notes please.
I discussed things with doc and Hb and we will be trying the 3rd cycle. So now waiting for the AF to appear to start on the pill.. ICongrats - Val that is amazing. And Wanna let us hear the progress of twins on Monday..
Will catch with u guys tomorrow.
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10/2/2009 8:50 PM
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Hi Ladies, I am new to this site but let me share my story with u...I am 40yrs old and I have a 23yr son. I had him when I was 16, he was healthy and he grow to be a fine young man. I was married in 1990 and was about 21yrs of age. I did IVF, retrieved 4 eggs, I was young and healthy, not one implanted. I tried again 1yr later, no pregnancy...Fastforward almost 18yrs later, me and my current husband, 40 also, went thought IVF, the shots, meds, etc....I produced only 2eggs, both fertilized, on the 1st try but only one implanted... I was so excited and scared, I always wanted to be pregnant and have another child but when it happened I was full of fear and joy. I had some bleeding after 6weeks and I was sure I lost my dream, thank God I didn't...I am happy to announce to the world that "Kendall LeAnn Terry" birthday is "Nov 3, 2009". she's having a party.(C_Section) Ha, Ha. So my point is, my IVF worked on the 1st cycle, my fears was meet and my joy and maybe pain is almost here, until she is in my arms, then I will call my In-vitro a success. So in closing, don't give up hope, some of us get it on the first try and some of us have to go a while longer, but not trying to is the biggest lost of it all....
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10/2/2009 1:31 PM
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Addis....so very sorry for your BFN. I was really hoping for you. Hang in there. Will be thinking of you. Let us know when you figure out your next move. I also like the "auntie" idea!
Mummy & Sandgodess (love the name, BTW!), good luck with your Betas next week. Oct. 9 will be here before you know it. I know the wait is hard!
Val, congrats on seeing the heartbeat! Isn't that such a cool & wonderful moment? How many weeks are you?
Icgl, glad you're continuing to do well. Keep us posted on things. You're doing great!
Our next u/s in on Monday. Very eager for another look. Just want to be sure that both babies are OK and growing well. I guess even after a BFP & u/s, you still worry. Wonder if that ever stops? Anyway, will update you all after Monday's appt. I will be 8 wks5days then.
Take good care everyone!
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10/2/2009 11:33 AM
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Good News Ladies!! We went for our Ultra Sound Today and we have a heartbeat!! Yeah!!! So low betas still can come through.
Good Luck to all of you out there...
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10/2/2009 10:55 AM
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Addis - I am so sorry for your neg results. My heart goes out to you.
This whole thing is so unfair for all of us! I get so angry when I talk to women that are pregnant and who don't want to be while all of us are enduring unbearable grief.
To answer the question, I had a fresh embryo transfer - sorry, still trying to get the lingo right. My test will be on Oct 9th and I have been really good not to get the sticks out. I did that about 3 times last time and I think the neg results made it worse for me. I told everyone not to get their hopes up the tests were neg but everyone (especially my husband) kept saying oh those things aren't always right. So I found out 4 times in one cycle I wasn't pregnant. Talk about crying. This time if it is neg (and God knows I don't want that) I will get the answer one time. Still don't feel pregnant except I am tired in the afternoon, but I blame that on the progestrone.
One more week to go. I really don't like the wait.
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10/1/2009 10:49 PM
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Hello ladies, Icgl and mummy23boys thanks for your words. My fears were well founded, the result was negative I had a feeling that I wasn't preg. Now I am waiting for period. I feel very dishearted and not up to another cycle. Will talk to the doctor an see what went wrong if anything...
Mummy keep the faith an things might turn right for u don't let my knows stress u. God will might be for u this time.
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10/1/2009 5:46 PM
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addis I have the same question my blood test is tuesday morning but my sticks are coming up negative too...is that the final say? My mom who did ivf said hers came up neg but ended up with twins so the stick was inaccurate...I don't know but want to know to! Because if so that means my cycle failed too? Anyone out there know? To embarrased to ask RE? I am....however my thought process goes like this...if yu could know if you were definately pregnant or not by peeing on a stick then why would they require the blood test at 14 days? (some 10) I think you still might have a shot but then again I have already told myself it failed and not to get my hopes up so I don't know I like to think there is still a chance...
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10/1/2009 1:33 PM
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addis09- I'm so sorry to hear about your negative UPT. It just sucks so much. And you are so sweet to ask about us in your own hour of need. I like the forum auntie idea-- you all really helped me maintain sanity when I was in the middle of treatments and remind me now what a rare and wonderful thing I've got on the way. I pray for all of you and hope this can be resolved for each and every one of us soon.
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9/30/2009 11:35 PM
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Hello ladies, How is everyone doing? Sorry NWells to hear of your bad news. Best of luck on the next cycle, I might be joining you. I know it is hard but we have to keep our chins up and go forward to pursue the dream. I keep telling myself that every now and then.
Sandgodess - welcome and pray for all the best for you. Mummy23boys, keep the positive front and I am praying for happy end for all of us. Wanna mommy, Icg how r the babies doing. Pass a greeting to them,,i am sure they hear all your positive thoughts and u talking about us to them. their forums aunties.
I couldn’t stop myself and wanted to know so bad, even though I am hours away from knowing the result of my beta which tomorrow. I did a home test this morning and I got a negative so I just wanted to go under the covers and cry my heart out. Please tell me that might not be 100% true. For past two days I feel weird an I am not spotting but my Endo inserts discharge is coming out brownish. Nothing I do can stop the worrying thoughts and stress not to surface.
Thanks all your support and prayers. Peace out....
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9/30/2009 8:07 PM
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sandgodess you had a frozen embryo transfer or a embryo transfer? if yhry did the retreval on fri they used fresh embies right so it was an e/t? just wondering? i'm going for hcg on the 6th ET was on tuesday the 22
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9/30/2009 6:29 PM
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wannabe good to hear cuz I am so scared and so sad and there is the pit in my tummy that says it didn't work and just need a little hope... i have two frozen embies left and its not so expensive to do FET right around $2000 is that what you paid? I have my HCG on the 6th so keep praying there is a chance it is positive....how many days before your blood test did you POAS? my HCG is exactly 14 days after transfer...they put me on 2cc 2xday for the progesterone for right now and my estrogene level is awsomw o maybe just maybe but not feeling to good about this but glad to know and thanks for offering some hope how are you feeling? babies are good? excited hope you get 1 boy and 1 girl!!!!!
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9/30/2009 10:47 AM
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Hello Ladies - I have never posted here before but it is nice to know that there are others with the same worries and concerns. I had a FET on Monday 9/28 after the ER on Friday. They had gotten 6 eggs and 4 fertilized (yeah for me I only have one ovary and I am 39). Two were transferred and two frozen.
So it has only been two days, the progestrone shots hurt and I don't feel pregnant. I feel pretty positive about the whole thing given our last two cycles of IVF. The first one I had 2 embries transferred with no success and the second round I ovulated before they could get to the eggs.
So here I am, at home, relaxing and I get the first HCG test 2 days before my birthday (Oct 9 test date). Talk about nerve wracking.
Thank you for just letting me write this out.
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9/29/2009 11:42 PM
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Hey mummy...as long as you've been doing your progesteron injections, I think you'll be OK. In the past, my P4 (progesterone check) was done exactly 1 week after retrieval. It was a 3 day transfer both times so the P4 would have been 4 days past transfer. I'm sure they'll adjust your dosage accordingly based on your blood results today. To be very honest, this cycle, they just put me on the maximum amount of progesterone and have not checked it at all. I am on 2cc p/day. Going to check it next week at my 8+ week u/s and see if they can start weaning me off of it. Try not to worry----I'm sure you'll be fine. Good luck!
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9/29/2009 10:32 PM
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hi have not seen anyone here lately...if any out there knows anything about this please let me know...I knew going into the cycle I had extremely low progesterone levels...I lost 8 m/c due to low levels. I informed the docs office of this and last thing I asked them on the ay of transfer was what if my progesterone levels didn't begin to rise...they told me that's why they were going to check them...however today was the first day since transfer it was checked exactly 1 week after are my babies compromised or do we still have a chance being how it is 7 days out after transfer?
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9/25/2009 10:45 PM
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KOB the testing I had done they grew the oocytes to blystocysts and took 1 cell to test for genetics before the did the transfer
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9/25/2009 10:43 PM
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Hi girls I am such a nervous wreck...3 days only though not enough time I have been resting my nurse told me most all women during their IVF cycle gain a minimum of 15 extra punds and she said all which included me... I am trying so hard to stay away from the stick tests but finding it hard to resit. 3 days isn't enough though right? I feel like I am putting myself through torture...Thanks to you girls who are praying pray for peace of mind too please Im already crying about it not working and we aren't even there yet...anyone else have this mental problem? I just want these babies and they transfered 2 which were tested for tons of different genetic diseases before transfer so hopefully they are cooking...I am so grateful to have you girls and usually can't wait to catch up.
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9/24/2009 6:00 PM
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Hi friends,
Addis09--I posted to you on the other forum, but I think your cramps are a good sign. I had tons of pinching this cycle. I went into more detail on the other post.
Toni---congrats on the DE. So glad you found the perfect one and things are going smoothly.
Cristeen7--thanks for the continued prayers! I hope your AF comes soon so you can start your next cycle.
KOB--always exciting to open the new box of meds...it's like a mini-Christmas! Good luck!
Mummy23---congrats on 8 embies! That's what we had too. 6 made it to blast so we froze 4 after transfer. My RE recommends 2 days of bedrest. I did 3 this time because it can take up to an additional 5 days (after 5 day transfer) to implant. Even after that, just take it very easy this first week or so. Put your feet up whenever you can. Get lots of sleep. Drink as much water as you can stand. I did have "cramping" of sorts...more like lots of pinching feelings. That's a good thing. No morning sickness during 2ww. That started for me last week (all day really) at 6 weeks pg. Good luck. Will be praying for sticky embies for you!
As for the weight gain everyone mentions, it is just a part of the IVF process. Seems between every cycle I would diet to lose it and then put it all right back on once I started the meds. Don't beat yourselves up about it. Just do the best you can and make good choices when you can. IVF is stressful enough without worrying about dieting too!
Good luck everyone. Praying for babies for everyone! XO
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9/24/2009 11:23 AM
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Mummy thanks for the email and congrats to you on you 8 embies
All thank you for sharing your experiences it really gives hope and support.
Mummy-My husband and I did have tons of testing done thru blood including testing to see if I am a carrier of any genetic abnormalities. I did ask if we should do a genetic test on one of my embryos and I was told no. I might have to revisit that. When I started this process 3 yrs ago my Progesterone was low and my thyroid was overactive. I have been on thyroid medication since and my progesterone has since been excellent.
Not sure what to think. I get my meds today for my next cycle I am just waiting for UPS to come
Thanks for listening.
KOB
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9/24/2009 9:45 AM
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Hello everyone......mummy so glad everything went well for you! 8 embies...how many did you implant I am sure that is exciting. You should rest the full 24 hours off your feet and the next 3-4 days just light activities. I'll be praying for us both to have positive BFP.
Toni, I pray all goes well for you...keep the good faith. Glad you decided to move forward. Cristeen...it will come and I sometime think all the weight comes with period and stress of this process. I hear a table spoon of apple cider vingar within a glass of water help burn for you quicker or just add to your salad will help if you can't drink. In addition to almonds to help burn for you.
Praying for us all with best of luck,
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9/24/2009 6:46 AM
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hey everyone..mummy so glad everything went well for you! 8 embies...how exciting! I'll be praying for that BFP for you. Wannabe..2 beans in there. Congrats! Bet you can barely contain your excitement. Will also keep you and them in my prayers. Toni-so glad you get to move forward. You sound really positive about everything. As for me..still waiting for AF. It always happens that when I don't want it, it's here. And now I'm anxious to start and it's not coming. Just really ready to get going again. Can't believe how heavy I feel. Been afraid to step on the scale!!
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9/23/2009 11:22 PM
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KOB obviouslly you know you didn't loose the baby over progesterone levels or RH factor right? There is a RE in Los Angeles who I just worked with who can actually test the embies for genetic probs before they transfer...especially for women who have had several miscarriages (like me 9 to be exact) it can be very helpful in prusing you dreams...if you have questions or want info I would love to share
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9/23/2009 11:14 PM
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Hi girls...Toni I am so grateful to hear how God responded so quickly...did you get my email? I had 8 embies all really good can you believe that? Isn't God good...wannabe I hope my two embies turn to jellybeans too...congrats to you! So exciting! Are you nesting yet? My transfer went wll but I had some serious pain after that was crippling...maybe my bowels are backing up? How long did you gals lay in bed my RE suggest 12 hours but have been here for 32ish? Just don't want to take any chances!!!! Any input i.e. wannabe because whatever you did worked! I am so excited for you and trying to stay calm over the 2ww why do you not get morning sickness when they put the embies in? My embies where super bubbly lots of cells starting to grow like crazy it was so cool and I felt so blessed to be part of such an awsome process when the RE pulled them up nto the cath under microscope..I got to see it all! Keep praying for me as I am for you all especially for calmness and patience during 2ww thanks gals with sincerity and love Love Mummy
p.s. I have little cramping normal? And did any of you do stool softners?
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9/23/2009 9:05 PM
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Hello everyone!!!!
Great news I just reviewed my Donor information with DH and he is on broad!!!!!!!
He is so wonderful about all this.
Now the next step is to get the numbers from the finance girls tomorrow!!!
EEEEE I am so excited!!!!
Love and Blessings
Toni
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9/23/2009 8:02 PM
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Val - just wanted to share - my anniversary is on Sept 30th too. 3 yrs this year!
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9/23/2009 4:52 PM
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For those who have insurance that covers IVF. What insurance company do you have? Is it only if you work for the government or is their private insurance that offers it also?
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9/23/2009 4:41 PM
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Hello Ladies - It seems so hard for to get a chance to get on line anymore.
I did double my beta to 75. They did not want to do a 3rd test. So now I am just patiently waiting for U/S day. Still very nervous considering what happened last time. When there was not a sac on U/S day. We go in on Sept 30th. Which is our wedding anniversary. So maybe we will receive a great present.
Snowie - I am sorry to hear of your postponement. But definitely go with your instincts. I kind felt I should have waited also. There is so much going on with work right now, I don't have time to rest or take care of myself, like I should be doing.
Krism - Good Luck on your FET. I understand about the weight issue. As soon as I started taking the progesterone shots I immediately started gaining weight again.
LadyBug - Sorry to hear about your cancellation. Who knows maybe you were meant to save some money and it will work with the IUI this time. It's worth the try. Good Luck.
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9/23/2009 1:03 PM
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Hi Toni
I am not having a shared cycle. Interesting information though...I never new what that was either.
We are having a Patch cycle. I am just getting information on it now but I am told I will be using estrogen patches, ganorelix, metapure and 450 Follistium. Last time I had 2 8 cel and 1 6 cel but no positive result. For some reason it is not implanting and my progesterone is very good as well as the lining of my wall. Not sure what the disconnect is...but I keep hoping for the best.
Thanks
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9/23/2009 1:00 PM
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Hey girls, Toni---great that you've already found a donor you love! That is wonderful news. Good luck with everything. Do you know when you are going to begin everything? Glad it has all worked out for you.
Addis09--thanks for the prayers. I can use all that I can get so please keep them coming!
Krismn--excited your FET is around the corner. I remember reading all of your posts from the last time and the heart break. I am really going to be praying hard for you and that you get your miracle this time.
Ladybug & Mummy...hope you're both doing well on your 2ww. Sending everyone lots of baby dust!
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9/23/2009 8:34 AM
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Hello Good morning ladies,
Krismns- a shared cycle is when I would be sharing eggs with my donor, she has tubal issues like me but her egg quality is better than mine. She would stimulate and then if she produces 20 eggs we each get 10.
The cost is much less then doing the DE were I would pay for her medication and my own. While she stimulates I would be doing estrogen to build my lining.
I found a beautiful intelligent donor she is working on her Ph.D and has a 18 month old. I am torn because I wanted to take a break, but she is ready to start now!!!! I guess all those prays worked and God sent me the angel to help bring my miracle into the world. I am so overwhelmed and I do not know what to expect next.
Hope everyone is well and our two sisters with their embies are resting and growing well.
Love
Toni
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9/22/2009 9:12 PM
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Hello ladies, how is everyone doing? Ladybug and mummy23boys how did it go today..hope it was easy and embies got inplanted. Rest for day as much as u can.. my thoughts and prayers following u.
Mommy of the twins - great to hear about the twins....May God bless and safe guard them. Keep us posted on their progress. Welcome to all the new ladies.
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9/22/2009 7:32 PM
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Toni - what do you mean by a "shared cycle"?
Snowie - i am bummed we aren't doing our FETs together on Oct 9th. : ( But totally understand the stress levels need to be in check before moving forward!
I've been doing a little side research on adoption & can't believe how long that process can actually take. We have 6 IVF cycles (our 4th is on Oct 9th) so I should't be completely giving up hope yet, but for some reason adoption has been on my mind alot the last few weeks, so I thought I better look into it.
Good luck to everyone on the 2ww. I so pray for good news! & Wannabe - congrats on the twins that is so so exciting!
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9/22/2009 5:04 PM
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Hello KOB,
How are you doing? Nice to meet you.
I am wondering are you doing a Shared cycle in Oct?
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9/22/2009 3:31 PM
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Hi All I am new to this site but have been reading your blogs for awhile.
Toni I start another cycle in Oct.
Here is alittle history for you all.
Started out 3 years ago when I was 34 I am now 38, m/c no fertility at that time. Started fertiltiy about 6 mths later after no luck on our own. Started with 3 IUI no stims (all negative results) first IVF positive but too low m/c, went to Aruba5 mths later got pregant for the 3rd time no fertility help. Numbers started out good but declined quickly leading to my 3rd m/c. Decided to switch Drs. Had my best cycle in Boston. Last IVF I had 11 Follicles, 8 ebryos 3 transfered (2 8 cel and 1 6 cel) the others were a 4 cel and couldnt freeze. Oct I will be going on my 5th IVF with my husband. Mostly all with Acupunture. Insurance in MA allows for 6 cycles our thought was give it all we have and hope for the best. I can't believe it has been 3 years. My husband and I are loosing hope and find it harder to stay possitive.
Thanks for listening.
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9/22/2009 3:16 PM
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Mummy23 - thinking of you and hoping your ET went wonderfully today.
Wannabe - thanks for the well wishes today. Everything went just fine today. . . now the waiting game...
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9/22/2009 3:14 PM
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Hi, ladies. I am home and resting after my IUI. Now its that 2ww that comes next. I sure hope this time flies by.
Wannabe - Congratulations on twins! Very exciting and wonderful news. Best of wishes.
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9/22/2009 2:37 PM
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Hello Ladies,
I hope you are well. Sorry I have not posted but I have been keeping up with the board.
I am home on vacation and I am enjoying the time off to read and do some research about the DE process.
I need to talk to DH about it and I am optimistic.
I am waiting to hear the good news for our other sisters that are going to have their transfers.
Hello Wannabemommy's 2 jellybeans. I am happy they are healthy and well and I will keep them in prayers.
Have any of you ladies ever thought of or done any shared cycles with donor eggs ?
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9/21/2009 8:38 PM
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Congrats WannaBe...that is such wonderful news :-)
Good Luck tomorrow ladies with the IUI & ET...I hope to hear LOTS of positive news in the future!!
Stay Positive - Lots of babies are on the way!!
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