9/16/2011 5:01 PM
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Good luck Lavonda! I'll be thinking about you tomorrow.
I had my second beta today, and it was only 622. My nurse said she would have liked the number to be higher, but that I might just be a slow starter. I go back on Monday for another blood test. Does anyone have any experience with this type of situation?
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9/16/2011 4:11 PM
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Lavonda, good luck! I hope everything works out great for you!
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9/16/2011 12:34 PM
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I got my update on the embryos this morning. The grades have changed a bit since yesterday.
4 are now a grade 4... And 9 are a grade 3. But I also just got the call from thr nurse at my clinic and she sounded so excited, so I guess that means that those numbers are still good. I go in at 10:45 in the morning for the transfer.
Im nervous.
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9/15/2011 9:19 PM
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Lavonda,
I didn't get my grades until day 3, and they transferred them that day too, so I have no idea if the numbers change. (my 3 were grades 1 & 2)
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9/15/2011 1:32 PM
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Today the grade numbers were the same as yesterday. 7 embies are grade 4. And 6 are grade 3.
Is it normal for the grades to stay the same on day 3?
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9/14/2011 7:14 PM
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Congrats Lavonda!! So excited for you!!
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9/14/2011 6:05 PM
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Lavonda - you are the lady of the hour, yupieeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! I'm very happy for you. My clinic looks at the embies on day three and based on how they are developing, they would tell you if the embies are good enough to make it to a day 5 transfer. My doctor told us, on our second cycle, that it was up to us to decide, but given that at least four of mine look like they were going to make it to full blastocyst, he recommended a day 5 transfer. We also knew that that was our last chance, so we just followed wherever the doctor thought was best. Good luck, adn yes I'll continue praying!!!! try to get someone to help you care for your grandbaby, trust me, you need your rest, and you will need it even more after transfer...take care!!!!
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9/14/2011 11:35 AM
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Today is the first day for the fertilized eggs to be graded. 7 of them are grade 4, and 6 are grade 3. I guess that is pretty good. Lots of prayers and good thoughts.
How does the doc decide to do day 3 or day 5 transfer?
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9/13/2011 9:39 PM
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Linz I think my doctor will only put in 2. 3 at the most. I think it will depend on how they develope. In the morning at 10 I will call to get an update, they start grading them. Im anxious. Im still very sore.... And trying to rest is a challenge. My oldest daughter has a 16 month old son. They live with me and I babysit him while she works.
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9/13/2011 8:29 PM
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LAVONDA...... WOW!!!!! that is great number of fertilized eggs. How many are you going to put in? Rest rest rest.
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9/13/2011 3:42 PM
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Amyb its okay. I undetstood what you meant. Its so hard to keep all the posts straight.. So I dont even try most of the time. Thank you for the wellwishes. Im so nervous. Please pray.
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9/13/2011 11:08 AM
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Dl thank you for the encouragment and prayers! Please continue to pray with me.
I just got the message from my clinic this morning. Out of the 14 eggs retrieved yestetday, 13 have fertilized.
Pray, pray,pray, and then pray some more that they will grow , grOW, GROW!
As anxious as I am now, I cant imagine what the 2ww is like... But I hope I get the chance to find out.
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9/13/2011 11:00 AM
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Lavonda- I apologize for writing the wrong thing in my last post, transfer rather than retrieval. I think I had it right in my head! In any case, I am sorry to hear that it was so rough for you but glad you got a good amount of eggs!
As always, peace, love and babydust all around
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9/12/2011 9:52 PM
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Lavonda - That's a great number of eggs!!! You are too cute, of course you should be excited!!!! no matter what. Enjoy each moment, enjoy that you have 14 eggs, and tomorrow you will rejoice in how many fertilized...One day at the time...just one good one is all you need!!! My prayers are with you, extra rest for you. Take good care of yourself, stay positive and pray, everything is going to be ok!!!!
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9/12/2011 7:49 PM
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Hello ladies!
Let me tell ya,.... Im so sore that I can barely move. Today was egg retrieval for me. The scariest was part was the thought of them making me go to sleep. I guess it took alittle more than an hour. I had 2 doctors working on me. And I ended up having 4 puncture wounds in my abdomen as well as attempt at vaginal retrieval.
I am too nervous to get very excited yet.... But we retrieved 14 eggs. I wish that 10 a.m. would hurry up and get here so I can find out how many (if any) fertilizes. Im saying lots of prayers.
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9/11/2011 11:26 PM
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DL- A boy! Great name!
JZ- Congrats on your BFP! Yay!
Mrs- Sounds like your issue may be similar to what mine was. My first round, my hormones, endometrial lining, and follicles all looked good and ready, but at retrieval my eggs were mostly all immature and so they did not get much. My second round I took two trigger shots rather than one and they gave me an extra day to mature the eggs. Although my results were not great, it was enough of an improvement that I am now 5 1/2 mos preg. It only takes one good one! So, maybe ask your doc. if double trigger shot might be helpful?
Lovanda- Best of luck on your transfer!
Babydust all around
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9/11/2011 8:13 PM
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mrs - I am so sorry, I had misread, I thought for some reason that it was that they were having a hard time retrieving the follicles. I can't beging to imagine how you must be feeling...I am not very familiar with all the things that can go wrong w IVF, so i do hope your doctor can at the very least give you so insight, and solutions. Is this it for you? what are your plans?
nwells - long time!!!! your high spirits are always contagious, and yes, I will pray for an extra special thanksgiving for you and your husband!!!!!
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9/11/2011 12:23 PM
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Hello Ladies,
FOOTBALL SUNDAY!!!! Whewhooooo!!!! I have been waiting for this day, Giants play @ 4:15 I will be front and center watching!!! WOW there is a ton of action taking place here!!! I actually have to write names and what they posted so I can respond to everyone. I read one post and think of what I am going to say and then read someone else and I forget the one before- WHEW!!! so much to say to everyone!!! So here we go!!
JZ- rock on girl, so siked for you!!! c told you not to listen to those POAS things!!!
mrsev- HMMMMM!!! I am frustrated with you and for you. I would get all your questions down and ask you doctor what is going on. I wish I had answer for you.
Lovanda- good luck tomorrow w your RE
Snowie- wow she is almost here, time goes by so fast!!!! I am so happy for you!!!
DCM- A Boy!!!! that is great!!! :o) so happy for you 2
TCR21- 7 weeks, you must be in your glory!!! I can't wait! I go to Yale tomorrow to get my first Lupron shot, so we are on our way again :0)!!!!! Looking like end of Oct beginning of Nov we will be in the heart of our IVF cycle lets hope this Thanksgiving (like last year) we will have so much more to be thankful FOR!!!!!!!!
I wish the best for you all!!!!
GO GIANTS!!!!
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9/11/2011 11:41 AM
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They had never discussed retrieving my eggs laparoscopically. They said my follicles look great and they were able to retrieve them, I just didn't have any good eggs and they don't understand what is causing that. So it's not an issue of not getting any eggs, it's just not getting any good eggs.
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9/11/2011 11:34 AM
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mrs - I have the same question, can they not retrieve them via laparoscopy surgery? I'm sorry that you have to go through so much. My prayers are with you.
amyb - I love the name of your baby girl, sounds very distinguished!!!!!
linz - how are u feeling???? and thank-you. the baby's name is Dylan Jamal!!!!
Lavonda - good luck in your retrieval!!!!
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9/10/2011 10:24 PM
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addis - sorry for your bad news.
Snowie -almost time. good luck on a smooth delivery.
DL -Congrats a BOY!! Do you have a name picked out?
JZ -Congrats !!!
Lavonda -Best of luck to you Monday. I'm excited for you. Hope everything goes well.
mrs -I'm sorry things aren't going well for you. What will happen to your follicles no other way to retrieve them?
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9/10/2011 12:06 PM
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Lavonda- I had the same results as yesterday so next step is to talk with the dr and figure out what are next steps are. I wish you nothing but the best of luck Monday!
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9/10/2011 11:32 AM
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Mrs I hope things go better for you today.
Congrats on all the good news to everyone else.
I will trigger tonight and ER on monday.
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9/9/2011 8:13 PM
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mrs - praying for you that all goes well tomorrow.
JZ - congratulations on your beta, I guess we already new from all the positives HPT!!!! and thank-you, my DH is beyond himself!!!
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9/9/2011 5:03 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear that mrs.
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9/9/2011 4:47 PM
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Well my retrieval didn't go as well as planned. They weren't able to get any eggs but they want me to come back in again tomorrow to retrieve the 7 follicles they left. They aren't exactly sure what happened. They think I might not respond as quickly to the trigger shot so I might just need an extra day. I hope it works but I am not expecting it to. I am sure I will be starting on my third cycle soon.
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9/9/2011 4:13 PM
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DL - Congrats on your little boy!! How exciting!
Lavonda - Glad to hear you're still on track...I'm praying for you!
I got my beta today, and it was 115. I'm so excited!
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9/9/2011 2:14 PM
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Hi girls,
Just wanted to let you know that, "IT'S A BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", evything seems ok, he was moving all over the place.
Lavonda - Good luck and best wishes!!!
Snowie - great news about the NST, praying for a smooth delivery!!!
tcr - How happy for you, I can't believe how time flies!!! hugs and kisses to both of you!!!!
mrs - praying for a smooth retrieval for you, lots of rest afterwards!!!
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9/9/2011 1:11 PM
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Snowie, So glad the NST went well today - she'll be with you so soon and you'll be saying 'so that's who was in there!' Good luck to you - my baby girl is now 7 weeks and doing wonderfully - i can't describe how much i love her
Good luck to those cycling - i'm always praying for everyone and congrats on the positives!
NWells - hope you are doing ok and ready for the next cycle
addis - i'm so sorry your result was negative - thinking of you and your dh
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9/9/2011 11:51 AM
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Best of luck to you Lavonda.
Guess my little princess was having an off day on Wednesday bc she passed her NST with flying colors today. So I will see the doctor again on Wednesday and we will go from there. 18 days or less till I meet her.
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9/9/2011 11:44 AM
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There is alot happening for you gals today. Good luck and best wishes to all.
Hopefully, in the morning will be my last check before I trigger. My ovaries are still out of view on vaginal ultrasound this morning, but could be seen thru ultrasound on my tummy. Most likely I will have laparoscopic retrieval. Whatever it takes to get the job done. We are happy with the number of follicles I have... So maybe it will all be worthwhile in the end.
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9/8/2011 3:59 PM
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Thanks for the support girls. I did go to the doctor yesterday and I am dilated to 2 already but the doctor was unhappy with the NST (non stress test) becasue the baby was not moving as much so she is having me come back tomorrow. If the baby still continues to not cooperate then tomorrow may be the day. I doubt it though bc most doctors dont like to induce earlier than 38th week. I will keep every one posted. I appreciate all the well wishes.
And congrats to the recent BFP's i cant wait till all my sisters are to this point.
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9/8/2011 10:35 AM
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Lavonda and Mrssylvester, good luck on your retrievals! Mrssylvester, hope your ovaries come back into view so you don't have to have laproscopic retrieval.
Addis09- So sorry to hear about your negative. Hope you have a productive conversation with your doc next week.
JZ- How exciting your home tests have been positive, wishing you a great beta!
Snowie- Wow, you are so close! Best of luck in your induction and birth.
DLMiracle- Hope you and baby are well, will you find out the sex? To answer your earlier question, we have picked out a name, Rowan Elizabeth, and then if she looks like someone else we have a few back ups! Even after all these months, still amazed that I made it to this point.
As always, peace love and babydust to all. And I do apologize to anyone I neglect to mention!
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9/7/2011 7:19 PM
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Thanks DL! My beta is this Friday. Fingers crossed!
Good luck Mrs!!! I'll be thinking of you on Friday!
Lavonda - Let us know what you find out when you talk to your dr on Friday. I'm praying for you!
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9/7/2011 7:01 PM
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JZ - That's awesome, when is your beta?
Lavonda - WoW!!!! I have you on my prayers, all is going to be well, you'll see!!!!
Mrsv - Best wishes fo a smooth retrieval and succesful transfer!!!!
Snowie - I bet you must be excited, can't wait to hear all abouut the baby...happy early birthday!!!!
addis - thinking of you...hope you are not too heartbroken and that you and your husband give each other the support you need right now.
wannabe - ????? Hope all is well!!!!
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9/7/2011 4:36 PM
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Oh wow. I hope everything works out. Keep me posted on how things go Friday. I wish you nothing but the best!
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9/7/2011 4:09 PM
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Just heard back from the clinic. My blood levels have increased like the should... I go back in on friday morning for the workup again and talk to my doctor. I think we may have to do laparascopic egg retrieval.
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9/7/2011 3:58 PM
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Lavonda- I went to the dr Sat, Monday, Tuesday, and today. Finally heard back and I trigger tonight then have to be there Friday morning at 9 for retrieval. I am on day 12 of stims so don't get discouraged. My last cycle I went to day 14 of stims before I triggered. Let me know how things went for you!!
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9/7/2011 1:07 PM
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Just wondering about mrsevilsizer? Havent heard from you in a couple of days. I hope things are going better for you than they are for me. Today is stim day# 11 for me. I was in this morning for the usual workup,... And surprise!! My ovaries have floated high up out of view on ultrasound. Now I dont know whats going to happen. Waiting for a call or message from the nurse. The nurse did say that sometimes when the ovaries are stiulated and get larger, they can float and move around. Im praying that things will still be a go.
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9/7/2011 12:12 AM
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Snowie..I had to post to wish you the best of luck in the next few weeks. How exciting and what a birthday present!!!!! You have been through so much it must be hard to believe you're almost there. I remember the tubal reversal and all the time you've spent getting here. I'm so happy for you!!
Wannabe...been thinking and praying for you as well! Good luck everyone!
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9/6/2011 7:55 PM
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Couldn't stand the waiting, so I did another hpt this morning before work, and it was positive. Did another one when I got home from work, and it was positive too. Hoping it sticks!
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9/6/2011 6:08 PM
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I am being induced because i am on blood thinners and the doctor wants to have control over the situation. But I go to the doctor tomorrow and i have been having a lot of period like cramps and back pain so im going to have her check me to see if im dilating. If so i might be induced earlier than the 2th.
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9/6/2011 3:50 PM
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Snowie - Nice to hear from you. Wow, you are almost there!!! how come you are being induced early?????
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9/5/2011 9:02 PM
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Sorry I have been MIA ladies. I have not been getting my email updates and didnt realize I was missing so much action over here. Plus I am just exhausted ALL the time.
Wanna be - Glad all is progressing well with you.
Addis- SO SORRY to read of your BFN.
NWells- hope you are feeling better after your surgery.
I know there are lots of new names and stuff going on and i apologize for not mentioning you each specifically but I have a hard time remembering my own name lately with my pregnant brain. But I do wish you all success.
I am 35 1/2 weeks now. I will be induced on Sept 27th if she dont come before then. And that is only 21 days away which also happens to be my birthday so if all goes as planned my princess and I will share a birthday. Thanks for thinking of me and I will keep you updated once she arrives.
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9/5/2011 4:00 PM
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Hello Girls and happy labor day !
Wow a lot of activity going on!!!!
Addis - I am really sorry to hear about your beta being negative. I'm not sure how much the "having sex" part influenced your results, but it won't hurt to ask. My clinic had very strict rules about that, in fact, we were only given the ok recently, but that was because we were having unexplained bleeding.
JZ - HANG IN THERE. I RECOMMEND NOT TO TEST ANYMORE, YOU WILL DRIVE YOURSELF INSANE, JUST WAIT...YOU ARE ALMOST THERE.
LAVONDA & MRS - I'M SO EXCITED FOR BOTH OF YOU, KEEPING YOU IN MY PRAYERS, FOR A SMOOTH RETRIEVAL AND TRANSFER.
NWELLS - HOPE YOU ALL BETTER FROM YOUR PROCEDURE.
LINZ- NICE TO HEAR FROM YOU. I'M SORRY YOU ARE STILL FEELING SAD. GIVE YOURSELF TIME...HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER SOON AND THAT YOUR MRI BRINGS GOOD NEWS.
I MISS THE OLDTIMERS, TONI, JZDC, SNOWIE, KNITTRIP, HOPE YOU ARE ALL DOING WELL!!!
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9/5/2011 10:27 AM
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I also read that too much pineapple can be harmful.. It could make your body too acidic. What I read is to cut out the core and divide it into 5 equal pieces. And starting on day of embryo transfer, eat 1 piece a day for 5 days.. And do not eat any of the other part and do not drink the juice. And snack on walnuts thru the day.
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9/5/2011 10:24 AM
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Lavonda and Addis - I have heard the same thing about sex being a no-no during the 2ww. My RE had that specifically put in my post-ET instructions. Addis, please do ask you RE about this...maybe that was the problem. Keeping you in my prayers.
Babydust to all!
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9/5/2011 10:19 AM
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I was in early this morning for bloodwork and ultrasound. My doctor said she is pleased with what she was seeing, but I will prob need 3 more days of stim. I start the ganirelix shot and go back in on wednesday morning... So we ate slowly getting somewhere!
Addis im sorry for your bfn. Im not sure if I understand your case, but I read on another site, that it is not recommened to have sex during the 2ww, due to orgasim can cause contractions. .... Maybe you can ask your dr about this.
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9/5/2011 1:52 AM
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Hello all,
My Beta came back negative as I expected. I had various indication that it was after the ET. But I started to lose them after I we had sex I don't know if that is related but it happened before during previous cycles. I don't know if it is related but negative thoughts. Meeting with my RE next Thurs to discuss what to do. I am waiting for myrtle to show it's face. Ususally it comes right after the beta but it didn't so we will see.
JZ- good luck and praying for u to get a positive result.
Baby dust to all!!!
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