4/25/2010 9:43 PM
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Thank you all for sending luck my way. I am a bit nervous but trying to stay calm for the most part. Thursday cannot get here quick enough. My blood test will be May 10, the day after Mother's Day. So... do I POAS before then?
Good luck to all of you ending your 2ww this week and I am wishing you all BFP!
Good night all.
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4/25/2010 8:09 PM
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Hello Ladies
Its been a while since I've posted.
Thanks to Tiff or sharing your story.
Congrats to Luci, and Hoping. Good Luck to Cristeen, Irishgirl, Ladybug, Snowie and Nwells.
Welcome and good luck to Fensox and Scots .
Lucky-I'm suppose to start Synarel instead of lupron on the 28th, which is a week before starting Bravelle and Menopur injections. So maybe I won't have those side effects. I'm just getting started and I am nervous and excited at the same time. I have a small idea of what to expect since joining the forum and reading everyone's else experiences. So thanks to everyone for that. I go for my baseline US on the 5th and start taking my shots on the 8th of May.
Baby dust to everyone.
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4/25/2010 1:27 PM
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Just wanted to say good luck to everyone going thru something this week! Good luck to Fensox and Scots on the preganancy test (mine is tues the 27th) and good luck to ladybug on the FET!
Snowie, isn't the 2ww the worst?!!
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4/25/2010 11:19 AM
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Hoping- I understand your anxiety and I hope the counseling helps. A baby girl is going to be a wonderful addition to your family and she will be just perfect. Dont forget to enjoy your pregnancy ( I know easier said than done )
Ladybug- The time is near ... good luck and lots of baby dust
AFM- I am 1DPO today and into my second 2WW since TR. I think if we dont get preggo this month we are going to stop all the testing and madness that goes with TTC and just ML and enjoy each other. It has been a CRAZY two months and I dont want that to consume me month after month.
For all the new names - Welcome and good luck to all of you.
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4/24/2010 2:44 PM
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Hoping....good to hear from you. Been concerned since you've been MIA for a bit. Glad all is well though. I know what you mean about the anxiety. I think we're programmed for it with all that we've been through. Congrats on your baby girl though! That is awesome! It sounds like your OB is monitoring you closely so that is good. Just call if you feel anything out of the ordinary. That's what we pay them for! Has he suggested anything to do about the proteins? Not sure exactly what that means (know they test your urine for proteins for preeclampsia, but yours sounds different.) Sure you've been "googling" also to read up. Remember to drink lots of water, lay on your left side, and put your feet up whenever you can. All of those things help with preventing preterm labor. Take good care and keep us posted on things. Feel free to vent whenever needed!
Luci1313....your beta numbers sound fine. Everybodys rise a bit different but yours sound good. For kicks, you might want to check out betabase at www.Betabase.info if you haven't already done so. It's a good way to see how your numbers compare with everyone elses.
NWells...good luck on Monday and hope the biopsy goes smoothly. Enjoy the "happy drugs" and let us know how things go.
Hope everyone is having a good weekend.
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4/24/2010 1:37 PM
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I am trying not to obsess to much. We did another beta yesterday. It was 107. So it is rising , not quite doubling. I have to go back on Mon for another beta . Depending how that goes I might only have to go back once a week to check my beta. I guess I would feel better if I had more symptoms. The only things that I have noticed is that I am breaking out like I am 13 again, I don't feel very well not really nausea and I am so tired all the time. I know that every pregnancy is different but I felt more last time. My chest doesn't hurt and that is really bothering me. The nurses don't seem to concerned. They keep saying that it is early and that my body is used to the hormones , so not to worry. I just can't stop. I go from being so happy and convinced that this pregnancy is going to finally be our miracle to terrified it will end like the others.
Fensox- I hope that you get good news at the end of your wait.
NWells- I hope that after tomorrow you finally get some answers.
I think I am going to take a nap. I hope that everyone has a nice weekend and baby dust to all.
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4/24/2010 10:44 AM
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hey ladies figure I would check in
LUCI congrats!!! you give me hope!!!
I go on monday for my uterine biopsy to see if my lining is where it should be on day 25, then it is just waiting to meet with my RE to figure out what the disastrous Mock cycle told her. the nurse at the Doc said that everything that is happening is going to give the doctors so many more answers and that is why they did this. She said that if all this bleeding is happening with them controlling my hormones it is going to give them some answers as to what is going on. ?- isn't this the process you go through to do a FET??????? So that is where I am right now, I will update you on Tuesday, seeing monday I will be taking some happy pills for my procedure :0) and will probably sleep and be lazy all day!!! have a great weekend ladies!!!!
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4/24/2010 10:09 AM
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hoping2bmommy: Thank you for sharing your anxiety. We all have our own anxiety and for different reasons. I know myself, I am in the 2ww period and the is my first cycle of IVF. How should I be feeling, should I let myself be excited at the possibility, should I just not think about it... My husband and I can't focus on anything else right now and is that bad? It is nice to read what other people are feeling and going through to help put your own feelings into perspective and to also be able to try and support someone else...
So we are all here to support eachother at whatever stage we are in...
Positive - happy thoughts for a beautiful and healthy baby girl!
Fensox
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4/24/2010 12:10 AM
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Hi ladies - wannabe, thanks for asking about me. I am currently 21 weeks pregnant and have been going through some tough anxiety issues (all related to trying to and being pregnant). I saw a therapist last week who told me I have PTSD, which I thought was weird, but I guess it makes sense. One of the reasons she thinks I have PTSD is because I have never had the opportunity to recover from anything. Because of my age I could not afford the luxury of letting myself wait before trying again and again and again.
Over two years ago I was rushed to the hospital because I was bleeding internal with a ripped tube (and of course I lost the tube). Then after months of trying with my one tube left, I was told I needed to seek infertility help. After many IUI's and two failed attempts with IVF (with my own eggs), we moved on to donor. I got pregnant on the first try, but quickly m/c'd. Six weeks later, we tried with frozen and I got pregnant again with twins, but lost one of the twins. I am so grateful to be pregnant currently, but am racked with worry constantly. The baby was a week behind, but still growing on a weekly basis. Then some of my blood work came back weird. I had an ultrasound two weeks ago and they said the baby looked great and it's a girl - woohoo - we really wanted a girl. The blood work, however, is still off. Basically, some of the proteins came back high and they can be associated with slow growth and preterm labor. I have been asking to see my doctor every other week, so I can hear my baby girl’s heartbeat and of course every time I hear it I cry from relief.
I am trying so hard to just be happy and enjoy this pregnancy, but the worry consumes me. I have been keeping up with most posts, but just felt like posted my anxiety isn't going to help anyone here.
I am so sorry to hear of the devastation and frustration that some are going through, but thrilled by the successes.
So, thus far my baby girl is growing well, but due to my blood work, I will have another ultrasound at 28 weeks and in my third trimester they will have me do stress tests on a weekly basis (not sure what that is).
Thanks to all for letting me vent. Baby dust all around. I hope you all have a good weekend.
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4/22/2010 8:52 PM
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Wannabe - my tests for blot clotting disorders all came back negative. I'm assuming that's why my dr didn't put me on baby aspirin? Perhaps I should ask when I go in for my transfer 1 week from today. Hmmm... never hurts to ask.
Tiff- thank you sooooooooooooo much for sharing your story. It definitely gives me hope (and I'm sure others as well). 2 ivf cycles later, both with BFP and both ending in m/c, and then 1 ivf cycle (was actually my 2nd cycle) cancelled and flipped to IUI with a negative result (which was not a surprise). I still have hope though!
Baby dust to all! Good night, sweet dreams. I'm watching the end of Survivor and then time for my Lupron shot.
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4/22/2010 2:46 PM
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hello ladies....
Tiffany..thanks for your post and for sharing your story. It is good hear that the medicine regimens really do work to help us all achieve a successful pregnancy. Congratulations on your two healthy boys. They are each a miracle. If I have learned anything in this entire process, it is to trust my instincts and to be my own advocate. No one knows our bodies better than we do.
Ladybug...I would speak to your RE about also taking a baby aspirin. For those of us with MTHFR, our blood tends to clot more than most people. This can often cause clotting in the placenta and therefore cause the body to abort the baby. Everything I have googled and read about the mutation suggests that 4-5mg of Folic Acid (in addition to your prenatal vitamins) and a baby aspirin daily are typically recommended. For some of us, we are also put on a blood thinner once you conceive. Some OB's prescribe Folgard which is a combination of the folic acid & B vitamins that we need. My OB seems to feel that just straight folic acid is enough. I will be discussing this with her again once I am pregnant though.
Luci1818...I will be on Lovenox / Heparin until the time of delivery. I imagine that you will take it throughout your pregnancy. Let us know. It's good for each of us to compare as it helps give us knowledge when talking to our OB's.
Thanks to everyone for welcoming me back from Mexico. Good to talk with you all again. XO
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4/22/2010 12:53 PM
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Good morning ladies.. Its been a long time since Ive been on the boards and I have been reading for hours, trying to catch up and hear all your stories..
It was exactally one year ago today that I had my ER from my first try at IVF... That retrevial resulted in the birth of my son Luke, Dec. 10,2009...7 weeks early!!!
As I read a lot of your stories I see the same problems that affected me happenng to many of you.. Im hoping that maybe if I share my story with you ladies, some of you will find some answers or atleast questions for your RE...
My hubby and I were married 9/11/04.. On our honeymoon, I tossed my birth control pills over the side of our cruise ship (not very enviormental,,yikes) in the middle of the carribean.. I got pregnant a month later... We were sooo excited, I had just turned 34 and my hubby was 29... we waited to tell everyone until Thanksgiving. Our families were happy and excited.. a week later I m/c at 7 weeks.. Both of us took it very hard, but in time, we were ready to try again.. In March 2005 I got pregnant again... I tried to be happy and positive, but after the 1st loss, I was very gaurded.. Too add to the nervousness, the HPT came back with a faint pink line, same as the 1st pregnancy, and never got darker... At my 8 week appt. we saw a heartbeat, but the baby was measuring a week behind,, My OB did not seem concerned, but I was a mess... A week later I lost all my symptoms...My boobs did'nt hurt, my morning sickness was gone and had the overall feeling something wasnt right.. I went back to my OB and learned that there was no heartbeat... at 10 weeks I lost another baby and had to have a D&C,,,, My OB decided it was time to do some test.. I had blood test after blood test and HSG test (dye in the folopian tubes looking for a blockage) and thyroid test...the test revealed the following...
+ for MTHFR homozygote, and an excess of Anti-thyroid antibodies...
The MTHFR Homozygote means that my body cannot absorb folic acid, vitamin b product and/or vitamin C. It also means that I have a tendency to have blood clots...Not good during pregnancy... The TPO (antibodies) dont help much either.. Theyantibodies are like the devil,, They attack the Thyroid, but the Thyroid does not react.. When I become pregnant, the antibodies see the fetus as a "foreign object" and direct all their attention to the fetus instead of the thyroid, therefore attacking the fetus...
My OB put me on baby asprin and thyroid Doc started me on synthroid... 5 months later, (Oct, 2005) I got pregnant again.. This time the HPT turned dark purple before I could even pull up my jeans...My 1st beta test at about 4 weeks was at 367... it continued to double and triple and I had a very uneventful pregnancy. On July 19, 2006, my 1st son, Jackson was born (after 22 hellish hours of labor)...
Now, I wanted to try again right away , seeing as I was 35 and I knew that my time was limited (so sad when you think 35 is old).. to my surprise and my husbands shock, we got pregnant again in October 2006 when Jackson was 3 months old... After many tears and excitement and shock, I soaked it in and could'nt wait for another baby... 4 days later I m/c.... I kind of expected it, seeing as the faint pink line struck again.... Well life moved on and I was sooo busy with Jackson, i kind of forgot about getting pregnant again, that was until May 2007... PREGNANT again... But this time, I bought the Clear Blue easy test that said the words... In the morning I got a big PREGNANT...in the evening it was NOT Pregnant....hmmmm, confused... OB did a beta and it came back at 19....needless to say I m/c again.... So final count, 4 m/c's and one gorgeous little boy...
we kept trying and after a year of no luck, started the IUI process... All 4 failed... In March 2009 we decided to give IVF ONE try... I found a fabulous RE who came highly recommended. He instanly put me on metanex for the MTHFR (highly concetrated folic acid/multi vitamin),,,
He retreived 11 eggs, 10 mature, 8 fertilized and 3 made it to 5 day blasts... only one was top of the line quality egg, the other 2 were so so....
I did not take a HPT during the 2ww... I knew in my heart that I was not going to be pregnant so what was the purpose... I had my 1st beta 14 days after ET... it was only 66.... I was devestated,, The RE was "cautiously optimistic".. I knew what that meant...plus the HPT,,,light pink again.... 4 days later it double,,, that was my last beta, instead I had US every week... I also started Lovenox shots daily for the clotting.... That little baby measured a week behind, but kept hanging on... He gre and grew, I spotted many times and lost symptoms, but that little guy kept on keeping on... I was put on bedrest many times throught my pregnancy, either for spotting and/or low amniotic fluid...
On December 10, 2009 a US revealed I had NO amniotic fluid left...my OB scheduled an emergency C-Section for 9pm that night and at 9:19, Luke was born... he weighed 4lbs 9oz.. He was tiny.. He stayed in the NICU for 2 weeks until he learned how to suck swallow and breathe all at the same time.. When I brougfht him home he weighed 4 lbs, 13oz.... The little porker is now 4 months old and weighs 14 lbs....
I know this is a looooong post and if your still with me, I just want to say never give up hope.... I thought I was outta the game, but at 39 years old I have 2 beautiful little boys and all the hell and hard times are a distant past.. Keep on keeping on, listen to your bodies... I pray every night for all of the ladies and gentelmen going through this pain and process... Its a long hard journey, and there is something special in all of us who take it, sometimes over and over again.....god bless you all.....baby dust by the gallons coming your way.....
Tiffany.....
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4/21/2010 9:59 PM
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Thank you all so much for the positive thoughts.
Wannabe-- I am glad that you had a good vacation. I am on 4, 1mg folic acid pills a day plus what I get from the prenatal I have been on. I am also on baby aspirin. I know I go on heparin once we see a heartbeat but I don't know for how long. I am still taking estrace and the wonderful progesterone shots. I hope that everything goes well for you.
I had more bloodwork done today. My beta rose to 62, almost double. My progesterone dropped to 28.8. They nurse didn't seem to concerned. She said that it is fine as long as it doesn't drop below 20. Should I be concerned? I have to go back on Friday and possibly Monday. If things keep looking well then I get to only go back once a week and have my first sonogram on May 14 th (that was the guess). Hopefully things keep going well. It would be nice to get good news around the 14. My due date for the baby I lost is the 13th, they would be a year old. I would like to spend a mother's day with family instead of crying on the couch and not talking. I am so afraid to be really happy. My sister went through ivf last year and miscarried. Her problems are all age related, she is 41. I haven't told her yet because while I was waiting to know she said that getting pregnant with ivf was the easy part, it is staying pregnant that is the hard part, so not to get to excited if I was. I know that she is trying to keep me grounded, but I can't think like that. I am going full tilt, imaging the nursery and the first few days home. I am so terrified, but so happy . It is hard to be both. I am trying to be calm and positive. It is hard after all that has happened. I am just trying to enjoy every minute of it that I can. I better get off now, I could ramble on about my fears all night.
I wish luck to everyone !! Goodnight
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4/21/2010 8:34 PM
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Wannabe - Glad to hear you had a wonderful time on vacation. It is nice to hear from you. I am on 4000 mcg of the folic acid but no baby aspirin. I've noticed a lot of postings on here mentioning the baby aspirin. My RE has never told me to take it. What's its purpose?
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4/21/2010 6:57 PM
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Hi everyone-
luci: CONGRATS!!!! That is great news and a great morale booster for all of us. Good luck, hope that beta skyrockets!
Wannabe: glad you had a good vacation, I think you needed it. It's also good to have some time away with your husband to just enjoy each other's company and relax. This process is so stressful, and it can put strain on even the best relationships. I am on Arixtra shots, which is a blood thinner, but I think it only affects the bloodflow to the placenta. I started it the night of the transfer. I am also on baby aspirin and folic acid (and of course the fun progesterone shots!)
Fensox: after trying to get pregnant for 3 years, including 2 IUIS and now 2nd iVF, i have completly given up on trying to predict if I am pregnant. there were so many time that i was SO SURE because I felt tired, nauseous, headache, etc...(also because I could go 50-60 days without a period) but I have come to accept that these meds can make you crazy and mimic so many sxs, i have to just wait for the test (6 more days!)
I went for blood work yesterday for my progesterone levels (which are fine) and had a total meltdown. For some reason the embryologist was taking the blood samples that day and I was drilling him with questions about if he thought it was a bad sign that there were only 2 viable embryos at the time of the transfer, and of questionable quality. He basically told me you just don't know, that he has seen beautiful babies come from low-quality embryos, and he has seen no babies come from beautiful embryos. Basically wait and see. I was just so upset because this was the exact same scenario as last time, and the embryos stopped developing after a few days. Trying so hard to be positive but I just don't know if I can handle another failure.... I went back to work yesterday and it was really good to have something else to occupy my thoughts!
Baby dust to all!
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4/21/2010 3:58 PM
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Hello lovely ladies! I have missed you all and just read a ton of posts trying to get caught up on everyone.
Mexico was wonderful and so needed. My hubby & I had a wonderful time, reconnected, relaxed, and recharged. Just what the doctor should have ordered for us! Weather was great and we are both very brown so all is good!
Welcome to all the new girls....glad to see that you have found a home here. You will love the support and friendships you will make here.
So many to mention..
Nwells....OMG...have you had enough already!? Hope your RE's figure out what the heck is going on with your system. Sure you are frustrated beyond imagination. Hang in there though and keep your eye on the prize. It'll all be worth the craziness once you get your baby someday.
Ladybug....glad to hear that all is on schedule for your FET. Isn't this type of cycle so much easier? Are you taking your extra Folic Acid & baby aspirin now? Do you have to do anything else additional? Hope all goes well next week!
mablackie...glad your shower was fun and sure you received lots of great things. Glad to hear all is going well. I'm sure things will continue smoothly for you. What is your due date? Are you planning a section earlier?
Fensox, Irishgirl, & Scots....know you are all in the 2ww. Hope you all get your BFP's very soon. Lots of water girls and rest whenever you can!
Luci1313...welcome! Congratulations on your pregnancy! Wonderful news! We have a few things in common. I, too, have a MTHFR mutation (I believe Ladybug does as well). Per my OB & RE I am taking additional folic acid daily (5 800mcg tablets) and a baby aspirin. I also have another blood clotting disorder known as Low Antithrombin activity and will be taking a dosage of Levonox (low molecular heparin) once we get a heartbeat. Like yourself, I lost a pregnancy. My twin boys were delivered prematurely at almost 23 weeks on January 10, 2010. All was going great until that night. We didn't know about the clotting disorders until after our loss. I know it's scary to begin again after a loss, but now that we are both armed with information and ready to deal with our blood issues, I have to believe that everything will be different this time. I'll be praying for you and hoping everything goes smoothly for you this pregnancy.
Cristeen7....so excited to hear about your DE. You will not regret it, I promise you. You will love this baby so very much. Keep us posted on how things are going.
I went to the RE yesterday morning after getting back at 3:00 AM from Mexico. Did a 2nd hydrosonogram as the first still showed some tissue present from the pregnancy. All looked good this time so ready to move forward. My E2 was still higher than they want so will continue on Lupron for another week and have another suppression check next Tuesday or Wednesday. From there will begin Estrace to build my lining and FET should be the week of May 17th. Are any of you gals with blood issues starting your Heparin (or like thinner) prior to transfer? As of now, I will start mine with the first heartbeat, but am considering talking to my OB about starting it earlier. I got pregnant last time without it, but have also read where it helps some girls to take it before. Of course, I'm already on the baby aspirin which also acts like a blood thinner of sorts. Just curious what you gals were doing.
To all the gals I didn't mention, hope you are all well. Haven't heard from hoping2be in quite a while. Hope your pregnancy is going well. To everyone else, sending you good thoughts and best wishes. Talk with you all soon!
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4/20/2010 8:06 PM
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Luci - Congratulations! Stay positive and just take one day at a time.
Fensox - my last IVF I had no idea I was pregnant. I was very surprised when I POAS and it was positive. Everyone's body is different. With my first IVF cycle, I had no clue what to expect and I thought all the symptoms I had were caused by the meds... turned out I was pregnant with twins that time. I'm hoping my next cycle, which will be a frozen transfer, will be the one that sticks.
Nwells - how are you doing?
I had another ultrasound and blood work today. The lining of my uterus looks good. Transfer is scheduled for 4/29.
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4/20/2010 7:01 PM
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luci1313 - congrats!!!!!! Keep positive happy thoughts flowing...
So why does everyone say you will know if you are pregnant - really? How do you know? Part of me wants to stop going on the internet because every little ache and pain I am researching. Could it be...
I am trying to stay calm, focused and positive but so afraid to get too excited or happy because of the what if...
These are all normal feelings right and any of you who have had success, did you know? Don't all the meds we have to take make your body think you are pregnant and give you the symptoms?
Ok, thank you for listening. This wait is so bad - LOL... Hey what's a few more days after a year and a half of trying the old fashioned way...
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4/20/2010 4:09 PM
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Its been awhile since I posted anything not much to say. Just waiting to get AF so I can start my BCP. Although a miracle would be nice. But I have seen so many BFN's I don't get my hopes up anymore.
But I have been keeping up with everyone's posts. All of your information is great.
To all of the new comers this site is wonderful!
Luci1313 - Congratulations! That is wonderful, stay positive!
NWells - So sorry about the bleeding. And that you have to have such a hard time with this.
Fensox - My nurse told me that bed rest isn't necessary. Just that I would be on pelvic rest. They said they have done studies that show it doesn't increase or decrease your chances. But after being on here and seeing what other RE's have said I plan to take a few days off work ans be on bed rest. Anything to help make this work. It certainly can't hurt anything.
To all of you who had problems on Lupron were you on it for more than a week before you started stims? I was only on it a week prior to starting my injections and I didn't have any side effects at all. So I am wondering if maybe it wasn't working correctly. Because I did have a canceled cycle due to my estrogen levels not rising.
To those of you in your 2ww good luck.
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4/19/2010 11:10 PM
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To all ladies...Good luck and I have everyone in my thoughts and prayers. I have to go back for more blood work tomorrow, doc decided for another round of shots..hoping for ER Thursday. I am sooo nervous..I am wondering how I am going to handle the 2ww.
luci1313...Congrats!!! Hoping everything will be fine for you and wishing you lots of luck!!
Irishgirl...Thank you and good luck, keeping my fingers crossed for you.
addis09...Thank you so much for the info..it was really helpful!
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4/19/2010 9:54 PM
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After waiting all day , my doctor finally called.....the test was positive. I am pregnant. I have to go back on Wed to make sure my beta keeps rising. I am so happy , but also scared to be happy. My estrogen and progesterone are really good. My beta is 38.9. The nurse said that it is good for a frozen cycle. I just hope that this works out. We have been trying for 5 yrs. 2 on our own and 3 with my RE. We came so close last time. It just has to work. I am not sure how long they will monitor my beta. Once I have my sonogram and there is a heartbeat then I get to go on 2 shots a day of heparin. Hopefully third pregnancy is the charm. Good luck to everyone else. I will keep you updated.
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4/19/2010 8:38 PM
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Took a shower today for the first time in days and I feel good! Glad to be off bedrest, I am going back to work tomorrow and will try to still not do too much physical work. The 2 week wait is agonizing!
Luci- good luck with that test!
Izzy and Cristeen- good luck with your cycles!
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4/19/2010 7:52 PM
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NWells - I am sorry to hear of what is happening to you. I hope doctors can provide you with answers to what is happening.
I was on BCP and lupron and bleeded for 5 to 6 days straigth after I had my period and my doctor and nurse at the time said it is fine it doesn't create any problems it is good to the lining. So it might be good praying for the best for u. And keep the faith.
Welcome to all the new sisters to the forum..and in regard to the pineapple - google it and you will find that it help with implantation They say it's actually the core of the pineapple that works best, not the pineapple itself. It's an enzyme called Bromelain, you can also take tablets from the health food store, but I don't know if it would work as well. Some say it needs to be fresh pineapple, because it is an enzyme.
http://youcangetpregnant.blogspot.com/2008/04/pineapple-pregnancy.html
Good luck,
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4/19/2010 5:46 PM
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Hello ladies. I have been on Lupron now for three weeks and now I seem to be having some moderate side effects. I have been really cramping and have been nauseous on and off. Has any one else experienced side effects after weeks on Lupron? I have my 1st Dr. appt. tomorrow morning for an ultrasound. If everything looks good, I could start my Bravelle this weekend. The plan is to take 2 Bravelle shots per day and cut my Lupron down to 5cc. Hopefully that puts my retrieval for the 1st week of May. I am so anxious to actually get started!!
Good Luck to all of the ladies on their 2ww. You will all be in my prayers. I know that I will be a nervous wreck the whole time!
NWells- I can understand why you are sooo frustrated. (Especially since your RE hasn't been able to give you answers.) I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, and hopefully you will find some answers soon!
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4/19/2010 10:45 AM
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Hi everyone!! It's been awhile. I check every few days to see how everyone is doing. Welcome to everyone new to the site. I l love it here. So many of my questions are answered and these ladies understand like noone else what I am going through.
Good luck and baby dust to everyone waiting right now..will be thinking of you and saying a prayer for everyone!
I found out this morning my egg donor got her period and will be starting BCP. We are waiting for mine to start which should be around the 28th or 29th and then I will start mine! She should have ER around June 5th. She did a cycle in Jan. and they are calculating ours based on what she did the last time! I am excited, scared, nervous, anxious...all of the above!! Her last donor cycle resulted in 22 eggs and a pregnancy!!! So we are hopeful!! I will be grateful to finally get some eggs to work with!! I had a cancelled cycle of my own in Sept and in Jan due to poor response. I will be 40 on May 16th. Can't believe we are finally to this point. I feel very lucky to even have this opportunity! I am also really scared about the 2WW and wondering how to do everything to hold on to those little ones that I can..it has to be nerve racking!! I will definitely be asking everyone for their input on how they got through it!
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4/19/2010 9:07 AM
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NWells- I hope that they find out what the problem is. I will be sending good thoughts your way that they find a solution soon.
I just got back from the doctor. They said that they probably won't call until after 1 pm with the results. I am going crazy! I got my blood work around 8 am. I wish that I could tell for myself. In some ways I feel pregnant, in other ways I don't. The nurse said that it would be different because of all the hormones from ivf my symptoms may not be as noticible because I am used to the hormones. I will let you know when I know.
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4/18/2010 11:19 PM
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Hello everyone, I am new to this. I have been reading everyone's advice and concerns and it has been helping me through this stressful time. This is my first ivf and they are thinking of the egg retrieval being on Wednesday or Thursday. Anyone have any advice? Also, I was wondering if someone can tell me about eating pineapples?
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4/18/2010 6:48 PM
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luci1313- positive thoughts to you!!!
I have just about had it!!!! girls I am bleeding again- yup started last night- freakin lovely!!!! I don't know what to think of any of this and honestly i am pretty frustrated. I am on hormones controlling my body and look at what is going on, my own normal hormones don't do this to me, I don't get it!!!!!!!! Also not to burst anyone happy thoughts, but I am doing the progesterone shots and inserts and I am having the same cramping that I have when I do IVF, and there r no embies inside me, then again keep in mind my body is a freakin mess so i wouldn't consider anything my body goes through as normal- UGH!!!!
Is there anyone out there who has gone through all this bleeding crap who can give me somewhat of a sign as to what is going on, apparently my doctors can't figure it out!!!!! Can't wait to call tomorrow and tell them I am bleeding again!! HA!!! now what?????!!!!
Until tomorrow ladies, I have to go clean some more!
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4/18/2010 2:16 PM
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luci1313 - good luck and happy positive thoughts!
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4/18/2010 1:50 PM
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Well ,good luck to you! Keep positive, healthy thoughts ok? !!
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4/18/2010 1:33 PM
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I am new to this site. I have never posted on any sites before. I am 29 years old and I have PCOS. We tried IUIs. We got pregnant on the second try, but at 17 weeks we found out that I had thrown a clot and killed the baby. We found out that I have MTHFR mutation. We took six months off because I just couldn't do it. We did 3 more IUIs, no luck. My doctor wanted to start Ivf in Nov, but I decided to take time off , because my dad died suddenly of a heart attack 2 weeks before. We started the Ivf process in Feb. I had 25 follicles. We ended up with 28 eggs. We did icsi on 20 , 3 regular and 5 were not mature. We had to freeze the embryos because I became hyperstimulated. We ended up freezing 15 embryos. I just had my transfer on April 9th. We transferred 3 with assisted hatching. My bloodwork is looking good so far. Tomorrow I go in for a pregnancy test. I am terrified. I am afraid that it didn't work and who knows when we will have the money to try again. I am afraid that it will work . I will be happy but scared. I have had a loss at 9 wks also. If it is positive only family and my 2 best friends get to know until 20 weeks. I need someone o siphon off the crazy for my husband. Pleas wish me luck.
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4/18/2010 8:54 AM
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Nwells - Hang in there. They will figure it all out for you. Sometimes it just takes a little time.
Irishgirl, I believe implantation can happen anywhere from day 5-12 after ovulation (when trying on your own) so not sure when it happens when taking the route of IVF.
And, yes, the cramping can be a good sign, it can mean implantation. Drink plenty of water as it is is suppose to help the blood flow to your uterus which is VERY important during pregnancy.
Best wishes to all on their 2ww. Sending baby dust your way!!
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4/17/2010 7:56 PM
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Hello ladies, it has been a while!!!
Scots and FanSox Hello and welcome!!!! I don't really follow Baseball, but I am a Mets fan!! the Hubby is a Yankee fan- talk to me in Sept when Football starts!!!! I am already counting down!!!
So I went to the RE on Wed and the fellow who did my ultra sound had no answers for me, but I am officially the "special case" every one in the Yale Infertility office knows about my case and is trying to come up with answers, it makes me cry just thinking about it all!!!! And get this my lining was at 8 and my blood work was right where it should have been!!! I wish they had me go in on Sat when I was bleeding to see if my estrogen was right then!! So my body is a medical mystery. everything is pointing to the agnamiwhatever you call it thing, I won't know anything until after the 26th when i go in for the biopsy of my lining. I have been up and down lately. Good luck to those ladies who are in the 2WW!!! Cramps are common, get plenty of down time, find a good book to read, relax and eat pineapple
well have a great night and Sunday ladies, I will be doing the MS walk here in CT, one of my former students was diagnosed in 2006 and since 2007 our school has done the walk. She is a fighter, and at times makes what I am going through seem like nothing. Love YA all!!!!
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4/17/2010 7:02 PM
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Also, Fensox and Scots, in regard to the cramping,make sure you are drinking LOTS of fluids- 120- 150 oz a day and not just water but drinks with electrolytes like juice and gatorade. I think the theories on bedrest vary but my MD has me on pretty strict bedrest- laying on my back for 48 hrs. I am technically done tomorrow at noon but i'm off on MOnday so I"m going to carry it thru Sunday and Monday. Then 5 days of light activitiy- as in no housework or shopping. Who knows if it makes a difference? I mean, women get pregnant all the time and don't know it and continuie their normal activiites. I just want to do anything possible to increase my chances, I am pretty nervous about having the same outcome as last time. Back to my couch .......
PS Does anyone know when implantation occurs?
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4/17/2010 3:19 PM
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Ok, I was not told bedrest. I was told to take it easy for 24 hours and then I could do normal things but nothing rigorous. Should I be nervous? I have not been in bed, but been resting and taking it easy going from the couch, bed and desk (computer). I am also not aware of the pineapple. Hmmmm. Wish I found you ladies sooner. Hopefully I have nothing to worry about.
I am not sure I know the grade of my embryos (they may have told me but it has all been overwhelming). They did transfer 2 embryos though.
I wish everyone luck!
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4/17/2010 2:39 PM
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Hi all-
Fensox and Scots, I am right here with you , bored on bedrest!!! I had my transfer Friday and I was very disappointed to hear that only 2 embryos had survived until that point. So they put them both in, a grade 3 and a grade 4 (scale is 1-5 with 1 being the best). So I am very worried about the quality of the embryos. We did IVF last year and had 2 grade 3's and it didn't work. But I am hoping for the best and eating my pineapple and resting.... I go for bloodwork for progesterone level on the 20th and then pregnancy test is the 27th. Good luck to you guys!
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4/16/2010 9:59 PM
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Scots and Fensox - Welcome to the forum and good luck to you! I hope to hear positive results from the both of you at the end of the month. I go in for my transfer on the 29 so long as everything goes as planned up to then.
So I've been having some cramping today, I don't remember if I had that with the other 2 cycles. I hope taking that lupron shot an hour late the other night didn't mess things up.
Irishgirl - how did your transfer go this morning? I hope to hear from you soon.
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4/16/2010 4:57 PM
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The 26th. It seems like a LONG time away, doesn't it?? After 2 failed attempts at IUI and now the IVF that we are trying I have learned to be more patient this time. And trying to be calm! After all we have all been through to get to this point, I figure it's a piece of cake right now. Except for those awful progesterone shots every night! Ha!
P.S. Go Red Sox! Even though we are in CA, my husband and I are huge BoSox fans! Your name caught my eye right away!
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4/16/2010 4:21 PM
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Scots - Thank you for the encouragement. I have been doing nothing but relaxing and trying to nap. Laying very low and trying not to go crazy. Fingers crossed for you When is your test? Mine is the 27th.
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4/16/2010 4:19 PM
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I am in MA, but did not use him. My doctor is with Newton-Wellesley but my procedures have all been done with Brigham & Women's.
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4/16/2010 3:34 PM
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FenSox, are you in MA? If so, did you happen to use Dr. Cardone? He was my doctor and I have nothing but good things to say about him. I've heard many good stories. Good luck!
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4/16/2010 3:33 PM
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Scouts and Fenbox, I had tons of cramping. I was also bloated constantly. I was worried too that the cramping was from the retrieval because I was crampy from the time they did the retrieval for probably a good week after it. I thought "how can this work if I am still crampy from the retrieval". It worked!
I know it's so hard, but try not to read into every little thing. You will drive yourself crazy. Have positive thinking that it worked, and take it easy. Good luck to both of you! If you have any other questions, let us know.
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4/16/2010 3:23 PM
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I had my embryo transfer on monday, and believe me I am feeling the same way. My nurse told me that a little cramping is actually a good sign. Sometimes we cramp when the embryo's are attaching themselves to the walls of out uterus. I took a lot of naps, (that's good for your body) and read a lot. Not much else we can do!!! Good luck!
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4/16/2010 9:00 AM
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I had my first embryo transfer on Wednesday. I have been resting and relaxing since then but I have all of the questions and thoughts in my head. Anyone have any suggestions/ thoughts on how to get through this time? Every time i feel a little cramp, I am worried. Could I still be having slight cramping from the retrieval? Wish I had someone here to talk to that has been through this, anyone of you able to help and support?
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4/15/2010 9:16 PM
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Irishgirl - Good luck tomorrow! I hope all goes well. Enjoy the relaxation this weekend.
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4/15/2010 7:46 PM
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Ladybug- I wouldn't worry about the Lupron shot. My doctor told me I have a one hour window, for example from 9-10 pm to take the Lupron shot.
Ok girls, I am ready. My transfer is scheduled for 10:45 am tomorrrow. Today I cleaned my house and cooked a bunch of food and made arrangements to take my dog to "doggie daycare" so I can take it easy the next few days. I have my pineapple all cut up. I also read somewhere that it is good to have a lot of protein, especially eggs. So I will have eggs and pineapple juice for breakfast tomorrow morning. As far as I know we are transferring 2 embryos. I am starting Arixtra shots tonight - a blood thinner. Something about problems with blood flow to the placenta last time. Thanks everyone for your support and good wishes!
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4/14/2010 10:22 PM
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Oh, Irishgirl, how many are you transferring?
One more thing, I took my lupron shot 1 hour late last night. Is that a big deal?
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4/14/2010 10:20 PM
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Irishgirl - My first IVF cycle, if I remember right, they retrieved 7 eggs, 5 fertilized, they transfered 3 embryos and 2 took. So 8 eggs I think is great. That is plenty. My FET is tentatively scheduled for April 29, which happens to be 2 weeks from tomorrow. I cannot wait, very anxious.
Good night sisters. Off to bed now.
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4/14/2010 10:20 PM
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Hello Nwells- I am so sorry you are having a bad day, I am sending you a hug over the internet, and opening up the medicine bag for a swing of medicine. Please take it easy and just think of the wonderful outcome once the RE can figure out what it going on. We love you and will be there for you when you feel better.
Hello Irish Girl- Good luck on Friday. I was blessed like you I had 8 eggs , 5 fertilized and we transferred 2. Please stay off your feet, rest 5 days of it. Eat your Pineapple stating tomorrow. Don't ask me why but it worked for me and some of the other sisters as well. And drink lots and lots of water.
As for me I have been playing the waiting game. I am not ready to start yet because God has not given us the financial go ahead yet. We will not be able to move forward until September the way it is looking. On a lighter note, today is the 15th anniversary of the first time my husband and I said we loved each other. I can't believe it has been 15 years !!!!! The only thing missing is a little baby in the house. On a funny note we have a friend who has a 10 month old baby and she has been on loaner these last few weeks. She is so cute, all 30 pounds of her. She is the happiest baby you could ever meet. I love putting her down and letting her crawl around the house, she always seems to make the house feel more alive. So it will be worth the wait till September if my snow babies turn out to be like her, well maybe a bit lighter, since she kills my back when I take her to church with me, hahah.
Kisses and love to all of you sisters and remember to never lose the faith.
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4/14/2010 9:16 PM
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Hi everyone-
NWells: hope your day gets better, I know you are very frustrated. Sometimes each new thing that the doctors learn is another piece of the puzzle and when they put it all together they can better figure out how to treat you and increase the chances of success next time!
epilady- I totally get where you are coming from and sometimes it seems so unfair that EVERYONE else in the world is pregnant. People can be so insensitive when they say things like, "When are you going to have kids? Don't wait too long!!" It can really sting and they have no idea how hard this can be for some of us.
Ladybug: How are you doing? When is your FET?
So I had my retrieval yesterday and I am still sore. They got 8 eggs. Last year when we did IVF the doctor retrieved 19 eggs. Of course this worries me and I think that it must be because I am now a full year older. But the doctor's office seems fine with 8, all we need is one good one right? And apparently all 19 were no good last year because the IVF was completely unsuccessful. The RE's office called today and said that we have fertilization in 5 eggs. Again, all we need is one right? I am so nervous!! Transfer is sheduled for Friday....
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