10/3/2011 8:05 AM
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mblackie- Thanks for your reply! I was just getting very worried b\c I swear that it feels like I am getting AF at any moment. This 2ww is going to drive me nuts!
Did you ever start to feel any different during your 2ww? Did you think that you were or weren't pregnant?
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10/2/2011 7:50 PM
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lkerce-yes, that is totally normal! I think I cramped almost my entire 2 week waiting period and I have healthy twins. Your body has been through a lot and I think the cramping is just your body almost healing and getting over the extreme stimulation of your ovaries. Try to relax and good luck!
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10/2/2011 5:03 PM
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I'm hoping some of you can help ease my mind.....
I have had off & on continuous cramping (no bleeding) since my ER. Now that I have had my ET this makes me extremely nervous. Is it normal to still have some cramping?
Trying not to think about it all day everyday, but that's no easy task!
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9/30/2011 4:00 PM
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My ET went well today. Now for the long dreaded 2ww. I am still crampy from the ER and I really wish that would subside, so that it doesn't freak me out with every little cramp. The Dr. said we have a 60% chance of it working. Prayer please! =) Thanks!
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9/29/2011 9:35 AM
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My 1st progesterone (oil) shot was last night. Not near as bad as I had expected. I had really worked myself up over it. I made sure to ice the spot for about 15 min. before and got it really numb and I didn't even feel the needle go it. After I used a warm wash cloth that I had heated up in the microwave to massage the spot. A little sore this morning, but it is not unbearable. I would rather be sore than to feel the needle in my skin. I have always been a big baby when it comes to shots, but I am beginning to think that after this process is over I will not even flinch at the site of a needle...LOL.
I am so glad I happened upon this blog. I actually read someone elses post from a while back about how to go about the progesterone shot, so that it wouldn't be as bad. So, thanks to whom ever it was that posted their prep for before & after the shot!
Still thinking about all of you ladies and keeping you in my prayers.
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9/28/2011 4:29 PM
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Wow so much going on! Good luck to all the ladies that are just getting started, and congrats to those of you expecting! Lavonda - I am so incredibly sorry to hear about your BFN. I'm praying for you, and praying that your next cycle you get a BFP. Don't lose faith...God has a plan...trust Him!
As for me, I went to my first ultrasound today at 6.5 weeks, and we saw one little heartbeat. (I had 3 embies transferred) My RE said the gestational sack was smaller than he expected, and that I'm not out of the woods yet. I have to go back for another ultrasound next week, and he said if he sees interval growth and things look good, he will release me to my OB. I'm praying all goes well!!
Take care everyone...baby dust all around!!
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9/28/2011 1:29 PM
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Ikerce- Froze 12???? before they even started to grow?????
Once thing I have come to realize is all fertility place use the freezing process differently. I go to Yale and they will not freeze any embies unless they make it to blastula stage, I mean I guess if there were special circumstances they would freeze them earlier, but I found out at my last meeting that our first cycle and cycle #4 we had one embryo that made it but both were slowing down and they were not of quality to freeze so they didn't freeze them. Every Cycle that is what I wait to hear, I have some to freeze I really think just know that it would make things so much easier.
Ikerce- you haven't started your progesterone yet? my RE has me start the day of retrieval, if you are iffy about the shots you can ask about the inserts, kind of messy but beats a shot and a sore tush!!!! Start of thinking of things to do now to keep your mind off your 2WW- the first one is the toughest. Find a good book to keep your mind off of things, pick out movies now that you want to watch so you don't dwell on it. Make sure you have a laptop handy to write us when you are starting to over think things!!!
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9/28/2011 11:20 AM
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Lavonda- I am so sorry to hear about your bfn. I couldn't imagine, but hey at least you have some frozen embies!!
As for me I went to the Dr last week to find out what is going wrong. They said I have an LH recepter malfunction, which basically means I don't respond at all to the trigger shot. So now we have the options of doing IVM (in vetro maturation) or we can get donor eggs. My husband and I talked and we don't want to try donor eggs yet. So we are hoping we can do IVM. They are still doing some research to find out if anyone has done IVM for someone in my situation. Basically they will retrieve my follicles early and mature them in a dish. My fertility clinic does not do this so they are trying to find someone that does. The only good thing is I won't have to do all of the stim shots. I hope to find out more information soon because I am ready to get started again.
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9/28/2011 10:41 AM
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Just got the call that 17 of my eggs fertilized. They froze 12 and are watching the other 5 grow. We will discuss which embryos we want to transfer when we go in on Friday morning.
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9/28/2011 10:10 AM
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Lavonda & Snowie - I had no idea our stories were so similar. i have tears in myeys as I type, because I had no idea what I gave up when I tied my tubes, even when my doctor insisted that was too young...When I started dating my DH six years, my world came crashing down at the realization that he had no kids of his own. The sadness was beyond belief when our first cycle din't work, I aslo told him that he should find his happiness somewhere else if it didn't work, but he wouldn't hear of it.
So I held on to the only one who could make anything possible, GOD!!!!
We are 20 weeks and 3 days, and everyday I thank our Lord forhis blessings. Pray to him with all your heart, and let him know that you will accept his will, whatever that might be, and you will experience his power at work.
Take good care of yourself, I will be praying for you and your husband!!! xoxo
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9/28/2011 9:18 AM
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Lavonda- Your post brings tears to my eyes. If the dates stay as they are I will be getting my beta on 10\12 and I am trying to prepare myself for the worst, even though I am hoping for the best. I can, somewhat, relate to your sadness. When we found out about our male factor issue and that IVF would be our only chance at getting pregnant, I cried for days. It seems like our desire to have a baby comsumes us. Keep the faith (I know it is easy for everyone to say that), but I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. We may not know the reason when it happens, but when we look back on it later on, we understand.
Nwells- Thanks! This blog has been great. Reading everyone's stories has really been insightful. I am on edge waiting for the call today to see how many of my eggs fertilized. I am also counting down the hours until I start the dreaded progesterone shots =( I just keeping telling myself it WILL be worth it in the end. **side note** I am going to see Reba in ATL on 11/12. Going to see Luke Bryan in Macon this Saturday =)
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9/28/2011 8:28 AM
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Hello ladies
Just caught up on the posts- so many!!!
Snowie- thank you for the tears again!!!! So happy for you, with all that you have been through staying up all night I am sure doesn't even phase you!!! UGH Can't wait!!!
Lavonda- so sorry, I out of anyone knows how hearing that BFN feels- but you cant dwell- I know easier said then done, take it from a veteran here, you have to let your self feel sad, pick yourself up, and do it again!!! HEY you have embies that were frozen, my husband and I have NEVER had that. WE have had to do fresh cycles every time!!! and Will be doing our 6th fresh cycle in Nov. SO I know you are sad, those embies just weren't the ones to be. Pick your self up, do something for yourself, go somewhere with your husband, recoup and get ready for your next try!!!!
Ikerce- WOW lots of Embies!!! nice!!! I wish you the best of luck. You will find all the love, support and laughter on this forum. The ladies are wonderful and they keep you strong even when you are in your weeks moments!!!!
Ladies I am dong goood!!! Went to the BIG E last Sat and I am going again this Sunday, To see Reba!!!! I am so excited to see her- Snowie said she is amazing!!!! I coach high school Volleyball so that has been keeping me really busy, we are only a month in and I am all set, want the season to be over!!!! Still going to Boot Camp (FYI ladies best thing I have ever done so those of you in between cycle I highly recommend it) However it isn't helping much because I am drinking to much october beer- Hey it is my favorite time of year and my favorite beer so I figure I better get my fill before Nov!!!! Other then things are good.
Wishing every one the best!!!
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9/28/2011 8:07 AM
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Lavonda- I am sorry ot hear of your BFN. What you are feeling is absolutely normal. I was in the same situation as you. I, too had a TL b/c of poor choices and lack of faith that i would meet someone that i deserved. and yes after a failed fresh and frozen cycle and THEN a failed tubal reversal i felt the exact same way as you i thought i should just let my DH go so he could find someone who wasnt broken and could give him a child. Luckily we talked and he told me pretty much the smae thing as your DH that he wants to be with me and having a child together is just bonus. So we ave it one more try and luckily it worked. But it took a while for me to be at a good place mentally that i believed he would be happy with me no matter what. Give yourself some time to grieve and believe and trust your hubby when he tells you he wants you
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9/28/2011 4:15 AM
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Thank you ladies for your support. Im sure I will be grieving for awhile, but we will try again..probably in november if I feel emotionaly up to it by then. I woke up at 5:30am to go for my bloodtest and now here I sit.. Its almost 3:30 in the morning,, I havent slept a wink and been crying my eyes out the entire time.
Any advice on how to better cope with this? I am praying.....
I think what angered me the most is that I put myself in this situation.... I gave consent to be surgicaly sterilized. I dont know what I was thinking. Just because one jedk did me so very wrong, I thought I would never be treated right and happy by another man. Now I have w wonder husband who is more than deserving to have his natural born right to be a father........ And I havent been able to give that to him. I feel that I have failed him. The thought has even crossed my mind to let him go so he can go make a family of his own with someone else. I hate feeling this way. He has done nothing but try to comfort me, he tells me that he will love and be with me for the rest of his life,with or without kids. I cant quit beating myself up over this. Is this normal? Or do I need to see a doctor and get on some depression meds for a little while? I just dont know what to do. Please keep me in your prayers.
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9/27/2011 7:56 PM
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Lavonda...... I'm so sorry to hear this. I was really excited to see how things went for you and that is the last thing I thought I would read today. I'm thinking of you.
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9/27/2011 2:29 PM
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LKERCE - WOW WOW WOW, THAT'S A LOT OF EGGS, BEST WISHES FOR EXCELLENT QUALITY EMBRYOS, AND REST, REST , REST!!!!
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9/27/2011 2:27 PM
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Lavonda - Truly sorry to hear your news...i imagined how sad you must be feeling...I was devastated when my first cycle ended in a negative beta. I cried everyday for two weeks...I slowly started feeling better, in time for our second cycle, but it was very different. Suddenly, we became very aware that even though evrything was done properly, we could still not get pregnant. What helped us???? Faith in God. Give yourself time, as much as you need and then try it again. Pray to the lord to help you heal, not only physically but mentally. I wish you a speedy recovery.
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9/27/2011 1:38 PM
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Lavonda- I am really sorry to hear that! =(
I had my ER done today. They retrieved 29 eggs!!! Now we just have to wait for the phone call tomorrow to see how many fertilized.....
I am a nervous wreck!!!
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9/26/2011 12:52 PM
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mablackie13- So good to hear it worked on the 1st try for you. I have my ER tomorrow and my ET is set for 9/30 as of now, which is the 3 day transfer. The nurse said they may call Friday morning to let me know I can wait until day 5, but they would just have to wait and see. I am very anxious, nervous, all the above! I hope it works this 1st try!!
Lavonda- you are so right...I have never paid so much attention to my body as I have going through this. I've had to e-mail my nurse several times to make sure what I have been feeling is normal. I will be thinking about you tomorrow and I hope you get some wonderful news!
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9/26/2011 10:28 AM
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Dl thanks for asking about me. Yes, my 2ww ends tomorrow and I am terrified. I dont know what to think. All the symptoms I feel could easily be accounted for by all the meds. Back in the day, it was all the flulike symptoms that sent me to the dr to find out that I was preg. By that time I would have been at least 6 to 8 weeks along. This ivf cycling is a totally different experience. At this point, people who conceive naturally arent even suspecting it. .. And here we are obsessing over every little twinge, ache, taste,. Ive never paid so much attention to my used toilet paper in my entire life! The ridiculous gas has hit again,... Very embarrassing...so im sitting there thinking...should I sit here and suffer from the pain or just let it go and let everyone else in the room suffer?.... Well,.....SORRY FAMILY!
So I really just dont know what to think. I must find a way to get this day over with and make the hour and half drive to tulsa in the morning to have my blood taken at 8:30. And then wait however long it takes to get the phone call.
I know that some of the gals here think that the fact that I had embies left to freeze should help me to feel better about this try. But in all honesty, it really doesnt. My heart is set on this one working. While my transfer was in progress, the nurse gave me a picture of the two blasts/embies that where being put back in. I look at that photo several times everyday. What I see is 2 of the most perfect tiny forms of life, a miracle in itself, and the thought of losing them saddens me deeply.
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9/25/2011 8:45 PM
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Snowie, congratulations!!! So happy for you. Honestly it is great to see women on here who have tried for years have a healthy baby. I am so happy for you guys.
Wannabe...so happy you are having a little girl. You must be overjoyed! I understand why you are cautious, but try to enjoy this time. Hoping and praying for you and your healthy little girl. Thanks for the advice on the frozen cycle. We will talk to the RE this week and then figure out what/if we are going to do anything.
lkerce-my first IVF worked. I had 2 embroyos put back in on a 3 day transfer and I have healthy 14 month old boy/girl twins. Life is good!
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9/25/2011 8:33 PM
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Ikerce I. Believe it was you who asked about first time success stories. I had my first cycle canceled on day 5 of stims so I didn't. Make it all the way through. But the next cycle they changed my meds and I. Made it all the way through to ER and ET. They were only able to get 6 eggs and they all fertilized. I had 3 put back in on a 3 day transfer. It worked for me the first time. I was 30 at the time and that worked to my benefit the RE said. Not sure why I didn't have more eggs but sometimes its quality and not quantity. My baby is now 6 months old. I hope this halps. And good luck!
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9/25/2011 7:46 PM
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Lavonda - How are u feeling? I know your 2ww is coming to an end and just wanted to send blessings your way!!!!
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9/25/2011 4:59 PM
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Snowie - That's quite a story...I'm so happy that everything turned out well!!!! Congratulations again on your baby girl, take good care of yourself!!!!
lkerce - Wishing you the best for a successful retrieval and transfer. No luck here with fisrt cycle, but there is a few success stories, hopefully they will post and give you some encouragement. Just keep the faith!!!!
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9/25/2011 4:51 PM
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Hi all! Went back to the Dr. this morning for b\w & u\s. I have many follicles that range in size from 17-20. I trigger tonight @ 9:30, go in tomorrow morning for pre-op, & Tuesday for retrieval. Pray that they get plenty of good eggs & that they fertilize.
Does anyone have any 1st time IVF success stories to share?
My Dr. seems very optmistic, so I am hopeful but with caution!
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9/25/2011 10:41 AM
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Oh and my BP is slowly getting back to normal. I did have to go home on oral medicines though. I am taking Procardia once a day and my doctor is keeping a close eye on me. So all seems to be well.
Hope all is well with everyone. Sorry I havent had a chance to catch up on personals. I hope my princess will get on a routine soon and life will become normal instead of a blur LOL
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9/25/2011 10:38 AM
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Ok girls. Sorry it took so long to get on here and give the birth story. I have forgotten how demanding a new born is plus breast feeding is all new to me as I didnt do it with my boys and it is demanding as well.
So originally as we all know I was set to be induced on 9/27 at 7 am. Well on Sunday 9/18 I woke up feeling a little light headed but figured it was lack of good sleep as usual. Went about my normal Sunday routine doing housework, laundry preparing for another week of work etc. My husband and I went to the grocery store late afternoon that day to get the groceries for the week. While there I noticed tingling in my hands and feet and in the past this has indicated my blood pressure was elevated. Since I am a high risk for pre elcampsia do to having it last pregnancy i didnt want to take any chances. So I took my BP it was 134/88. I normally run 117/78 or around there. So i told hubby i needed to go home lie down and relax and take it again. I took a nap for aobut an hour and then woke up with a splitting headache. So I said lets run up to the drug store and check it again. This time 143/92 YIKES!! So I called doctor who said to go on in to L&D to be monitored for a little while. By the time we drove to the hospital (about 30 minutes) my bp was 152/100. Then they took it every 15 minutes and it kept rising. At its highest it was 166/103. So doctor said we needed to induce asap. Also they put me on magnesium sulfate to bring bp down. So they started the magnesium and the pitocin but warned it may take a little longer than normal bc the magnesium is supposed to help with bp but it also kinda relaxes the muscles and of course the pitocin is supposed to contract the muscles (uterus) so they worked against each other UGH!!! Got started on all of this around 9 pm sunday night. Contractions started getting unbearable around midnight. Got my epidural. But something wasnt working right as the epidural kept wearing off real quick ( i had a push button for more meds as needed) and i also got an unbearable headache so i felt like crap. couldnt rest because my head hurt so bad. Finally around 730 doctor came in and broke my water because i was not progressing well. Still only dilated to around a 4 at that time. then they checked an hour later and i was a 7. YAY! The nurse said it shouldnt be much longer and when i felt a lot of pressure down there to call. So around 9 or so i told them i felt like i needed to push. And they checked and i was ready!! They called the doctor and started preparing for Arianna to enter this world. We had to wait about 30 minutes for doctor because she was in the middle of another delivery. But once she got there i was READY! I pushed just 4 times in a minutes time and out she came. It was SO quick and wonderful.
So overall shes a real good baby still catching on to the breast feeding thing but other than that we are good. Gotta go pump so I will update soon...(I hope LOL)
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9/23/2011 3:40 PM
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Snowie....CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I have been thinking about you and wondering if you had delivered yet. I am so glad you & little girl are doing well. I agree with the others, make sure your BP is down before you go home and take it easy. Beautiful name! Sure you are madly in love. Congrats and keep us posted on things with you both.
Mablackie....nice to hear from you again. Hard to believe your LOs are 14 mos. already. Where does the time go? Exicted to hear you are considering an FET. FETs are much easier physically and also much more affordable than a fresh cycle. They are a breeze in comparison. Meds are not expensive either. I think mine were only a few hundred dollars compared to thousands for a fresh. Most clinics stats will show that a fresh cycle has higher success rates than a frozen. Actually have never seen a clinic's frozen stats be higher than their fresh. I would check to see what your clinics stats are. If you had good quality embryos though, she should have a very good shot. Good luck and let us know when you are cycling.
We just found out yesterday that we are having a little girl! They thought so 2 weeks ago and confirmed things this week. We are both very excited! She is a busy little thing and moving around like crazy on the u/s. Have felt her a couple of times already too so that is exciting as well. So far everything is going well so just saying our prayers and keeping our fingers crossed!
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9/23/2011 9:51 AM
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Good Morning! I went to the Dr. this morning for ultrasound and blood work. Follicles still seem to be growing. They range in size between 10-17. My right ovary is producing more than the left. This is day 7 of stim meds and they said I should be finishing up by Sunday with egg ret. being the earlier part of next week.
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9/22/2011 8:28 PM
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FenSox- Thank you so much for ahsring your story and words of encouragement. We are also doing ICSI with Assisted Hatching. Hope we have the luck you guys did. =)
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9/22/2011 2:52 PM
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lkerce: Everyone on this site has so much to offer and some great advice. I felt like I needed to share my story with you because I feel like I can help bring you inspiration. My hubby and I tried for almost a year to get pregnant and I was diagnozed with adenomyosis (sp?) and fibroids so my OB referred me to a FS right away. Low and behold months into all of the testing, etc we find out the issue is on my husbands side and he is not releasing any sperm. So we went through the whole IVF cycle, they got 11 eggs out of me and only 1 live sperm from my husband. We had ICSI and Assisted Hatching so the sperm didn't need to be alive. Well I had 2 embryos placed and my daughter is now 8.5 months old. Perfectly happy and healthy and came out smiling. I swear she knows how much she was wanted and loved.
The process is emotional and I personally found the beta testing the worst part. I didn't understand the numbers, the nurses didn't want to say much, all craziness. Just keep your faith in God and believe because miracles do happen every single day!
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9/22/2011 2:25 PM
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DL do you think its possible to have symptoms like morning sickness this soon? I threw up a couple of times.
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9/22/2011 11:49 AM
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Lavonda - oh no, the blues are not good. Try to wacht funny movies, keep away from the tesr jerkers. Maybe is implatantion in progress(SMILE!!!) I hope you feel better soon.
Snowie - Congratulations on your baby girl!!!!! can't wait to hear all about labor and delivery...becareful with your blood pressure, like Lucky mentioned, it could be very dangerous, don't let them or you rush you out of the hospiutal until u are feeling 100%.
lkerce - Welcomed and good luck on your cycle, it sounds like you have lots of follicles, that's a great sign. And yes, IVF is an emotional roller coaster, if you read back to older post, you will find a lot of good information. The ladies in this forum are amazing, couldn't have done it without their support. I, myself, got pregnant on my second cycle of IVF. I will be 20 weeks this sunday. I wish all the best, have lots of faith and rest as much as you can now, after retrieval nd after transfer. Take care!!!
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9/22/2011 11:08 AM
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Hi everyone! I am new to this site and new to IVF. My husband and I tried to conceive on our own for about a year. We started looking into me first. My cycles have never been normal. My regular GYN Dr. decided to do the HCG test to make sure my tubes were ok. When doing the test they discovered that I had cervical stenosis (my cervix was sort of "closed up"). In June of 2010 I had a laproscopy & hysteroscopy done to make sure I had no endo and to open my cervix. After that the Dr. started me on Clomid. In the mean time my husband got tested to find that he has a low sperm count. After several clomid cycles and NO luck, we decided to visit an RE. Because of my husband's low sperm count our only option was IVF or donor sperm for an IUI. We decided to do IVF. We desperately want a child of our own. So, I began my stim injections (Bravelle & Menopure) last Saturday, 9/17. I went back to the Dr. yesterday for an ultra sound and blood work. Everything looks good so far. I have 18-20 follicles growing and my hormones are where they are supposed to be. I go back to the Dr. tomorrow morning for another US & blood work and they will hopefully give us a date for the trigger shot & retrieval.
I know that if you are participating or reading these posts that you know how emotional this journey is. There have been times when I just cry because I do not understand why this is happening to us. I didn't realize how many people actually battle infertility until my husband and I began to go through it. I am a teacher and everyday I see children who are neglected and I get so frustrated because there are so many people in this world that would love to have children and can't. Anyway, I wish all of you luck throughout your IVF journeys.
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9/21/2011 10:01 PM
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I have the blues. I have been crying off and on all day, for absolutely no reason at all....
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9/21/2011 12:30 PM
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Snowie I was gonna say!!!! Geeezzzzz!!!! 19 sounds more like it!!! LOL!!!
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9/21/2011 10:37 AM
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Snowie - Congratulations! So glad that you and the baby are doing well. Be careful with the blood pressure and make sure they have it under control before you leave the hospital. Mine was high right before I delivered. Then I was back in the hospital 6 days after I had her. My bp got to 175/105 if I had not had this huge headache and went back to the hospital I could have had a stroke. But luckily I went back and they gave me medicine. So be careful. I wonder if the high bp is IVF related or if it would have happened anyway?
Nwells - good luck with your next round!
Mablackie - I cant believe your twins are over a year old! Good luck with your next round if you decide to do it. Are you ready for another set of twins?
Lavonda - take it easy and get some rest. That's great that you had so many to freeze. We didn't have any but it worked the first time so it all worked out.
I know there have been lots of BFPs so congrats to all of you. I don't post often but I check in all the time.
As for me our little girl turned 6 months old last week and is doing really well. Its amazing to watch her discover the world. She loves to eat and its fun to watch her try new foods.
Good luck to everyone!
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9/21/2011 10:06 AM
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Haha I typed half asleep earlier. I meant 19.5 inches. Lol sorry.
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9/21/2011 9:22 AM
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:.o) OMG Snowie I teared up!!! Love her Name btw one of my favorites!!!!! I am beyond happy for you. and holy crap she is LONG!!!! you are going to have a tall little one!!!!
Lovanda sounds like everything is going good for you, and you had some to freeze, huge plus we have never had that in the 5 times we have done this!!! So I hope you are finding piece of mind in your 2ww.
JZ- how are you doing, your numbers are rising so that is a huge plus!!! can't wait to hear about the ultra sound!!!
Blackie- wow your twins are growing so fast 14 mon already!!! I can't believe it, they must be so much fun. My niece is 13 months on the 26 and she is a riot such a personality I told my sister watch out because when she starts to talk she is going to be fresh!!! My Nephew is going to be 3 on the Sept 27th and he is a trip, they are so much fun!!!! SO I wish you the best as you venture down the IVF road again!!!!
All good here, Myrtle is starting to arrive, which she usually does about 10 days after my Lupron shot, I get my next one on 10/11 and will meet with my new RE then and say goodby to my RE now :O( I am so sad about it I tear just thinking about it!!!!! But I am all about changes being a good thing!!!
WIshing you all well and baby dust!!!!
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9/21/2011 6:49 AM
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Hi ladies
Just wanted to pop on and tell you about my last few days. Sunday my blood pressure started going up and doctor had me go to L&D for monitoring. Well it ended up sky high 166/103 at one point so doctor induced me then. My little princess is here. Arianna Alise born 9/19 @ 947 am weighing 6 lbs even and 29.5 inches long.
I am hoping we get to go home today but I am wiating on doctor to come in and decide bc my bp is still being crazy. Once I get home and get a good nap in my own bed in I will try to jump back on here and give birth story and first few days. We will see how miss Arianna feels about that though LOL
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9/20/2011 11:34 AM
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Lavonda - I agreed with JZ, that is an awesome number of embies. I also did not have any left to freeze. If anything, it should help you relax in this 2ww, as at least you have assurance that you will have a chance to try it again if for some reason this does not work. Most of us did not have that luxury. So relax, God is good!!!!
Mablackie - congratulations on your twins!!!! I heard the same, that frozen cycles are not only as successful, sometimes better than fresh. Also, is a lot easier on your body and on your pocket, as the medication is needed is minimal, and if you are paying out of pocket, that could be a couple of thousand dollars difference. I wish you the best!!!!
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9/19/2011 8:45 PM
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Lavonda -that's awesome!! I had none left to freeze, so consider yourself lucky!
I got the results from my 3rd beta today, and it was 1431. Not as high as they would like, but still going up, so I guess thats good. My ultrasound is scheduled for 9/28. I'm praying all goes well!
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9/19/2011 3:49 PM
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I just found out that we have 7 high quality embryos left to freeze. That is great news because we would have 3 more tries if this first one doesnt work. But oh how I am praying that it does!
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9/18/2011 9:23 PM
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Welcome to all of the newbies on here! There are a lot of new women, good luck to you all!
Snowie, I can't wait to hear about how you are doing with the new baby. Good luck to a smooth delivery.
Wannabe, how are you doing? Have you found out the gender yet?
As for me, my twins are now 14 months old. I can't believe it! My husband and I are thinking about # 3. We have 5 embroyos frozen. We never did a frozen cycle. Before we meet with our RE again, I wanted to get some advice from you all.
1. Are frozen cycles as successful as fresh cycles?
2. Are frozen cycles easier on you? Unless I am missing something, it seems like they would be a breeze compared to a fresh cycle???
3. Financial wise, is it a lot cheaper since you don't have to be on Gonal-F and some of the other expensive drugs?
Thanks for your advice and help here!
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9/18/2011 2:19 PM
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Lavonda - I'm very happy for you. remember to still take it easy. Keep hydrated, eat protein, and the core of the pineaple. Can't wait to hear your great news!!!!!
Snowie - Thinking of you...updated us when you can about how you and the baby are doing.
JZ - Hang in there!!!!
Blessings and baby dust!!!!!
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9/17/2011 4:48 PM
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The transfer was as smooth as it could have possibly been. Now its time to hurry up and wait. The next 10 days are going to feel like they go by so slowly.
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9/16/2011 11:28 PM
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I wanted to say thank you so much for all the well wishes and prayers!
Linz I plan to free any embies that we have left. I hope that it works this time, but if not.. Then we will be able to do a frozen cycle. And if my husband and I are lucky enough to be blessed with a child.. And still have embies left over,.. We will consider donating to a nice couple in need, since we have been blessed with so many high quality eggs and embryos.
I will update you gals tomorrow!
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9/16/2011 10:33 PM
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LAVONDA -Good luck in the morning!! Just remember you got to take it easy at least the rest of the weekend so those twins stick You are very lucky to have that many eggs. Are you going to freeze any?
JZ -I'm no pro by any means but your numbers seem fine to me; they are doubling and since you started at 115 I would say you are right on track. Don't stress. Just relax and maybe Monday your numbers will be much higher.
Mrs- How are you doing? Any clue yet as to what happen?
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9/16/2011 5:13 PM
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Lavonda - Best wishes for a smooth transfer, continue to relax and take it easy afterwards. you want to make sure the embies implant successfully. My prayers are with you!!!!
JZ - The beta game is just one more anxiety to add to this process. My clinic only did the first beta, and a couple of weeks later confirm via ultrasound that a sac was visible, and that they could see a heart pole ( the beginning of a heartbeat). Try not to worry too much, the stress is not good for you and the pregnancy. Just have faith and pray, all is going to be well!!!!
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