5/14/2010 1:32 PM
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Possible - I went through what you went through. I have to tell you this and I mean it lovingly - STAY OFF THE INTERNET!!!!!!!!!! There is so much out there and it is hard to separate the real from the fiction and it makes it all worse. Just relax, if at all possible and be ready for your next beta. I went 2 weeks with betas and was freaking out. I did not know what it meant, I was nervous, I did not double the first time... So much to process and understand. Hey I always thought you took a blood test, you were pregnant (or not) and that was it. Nobody ever told me what I would have to go through. I am only 6 weeks along and patiently waiting for my next US and hopefully a heartbeat next week. This is a crazy/ stressful process...
btobe - I had cramping and did not test positive on an HPT until 2 days before my beta and I tested up to 4 days before - just for practice - or at least that is how I convinced myself it would be
Good luck everyone!
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5/14/2010 1:19 PM
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Possible mom....will be praying along side of you today that your beta numbers improve. Will be here to support you either way but of course, hoping for some great news! Will check in later to see your update.
Cristeen7.....if all stays on plan, we should be having our embryo transfers around the same time. Mine is an FET this cycle (4 frozens embies from my previous DE cycle..hope to transfer 2). Mine should take place sometime the week of June 7th so we should be within days of one another. As for your concerns about feeling or not feeling like it's your baby....it's totally normal to feel that way. But, and this is a HUGE BUT, you'll just have to trust me that you will love this baby so much and DE will be a far off thought in your mind. Everyone I've spoken with has experienced the same thing.
For you & Trying, while this is a good sight for all things, I am also on a wonderful sight specifically for those of us going through DE. Just thought I would mention it as it's a great place to talk with others who have the same thoughts, concerns, etc. If you want to check it out, the website is: http://www.network54.com/Forum/57451/
btobe...hang in there. Remember mablackie got a negative on her HPT then went on to find out she's carrying twins! Sometimes early pregnancy can be confused a bit with cramps. When I conceived our twins, I had a lot of pinching sensations and bloated feelings early on. Hopefully, Monday will bring good things for you.
Talk with you all later! XO
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5/14/2010 9:00 AM
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Well I went for my next HCG level test. I am so nervous that I can barely think. I want this to work sooo bad and I don't want to lose this true blessing that is in my stomach now. I just don't understand all of this and I wish someone could explain it. I have read so many websites on low hcg's and they all say different things. One tells you not to make to much of a low hcg because you can still have a healthy baby then the next tells you that the end is near. What is a person to believe and then the Dr really does not say much either. What to do. I don't want to lose my baby. I have prayed and ask the Lord to help me save my baby.
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5/14/2010 8:14 AM
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I took a HPT this morning, even though it was probably a little too early to take it, and it was negative. I still have three days until my beta. I started having cramps that feel like menstrual cramps yesterday, so I feel really discouraged that our IVF didn't work. Did anyone who had a positive result feel like they were going to start their period during the 2ww?
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5/14/2010 7:48 AM
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trying.... just thought about it some more. Did they mention your DH's sperm? Did they do ICSI? Hang in there and think good thoughts...it only takes one!
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5/14/2010 7:38 AM
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trying...I had to post after reading what you're experiencing. We have picked a proven donor and are set to go for ER June 5th. She got 22 eggs in Jan and the couple is pregnant. I feel for you and really hope things work out for you. I really feel like RE's and such make it sound like once you decide on DE, your chances of success are so much better. There is so much more cost involve and so much emotion invested in choosing ED...I been nervous and wondering how it would feel to know it's not my egg. I been focusing on how grateful I am that this is possible with medical advancements and great women who are willing to go through this for someone else.
Thank you for sharing even though it's hard. You are helping me get prepared and to remember that we may not get the 22 eggs she got before. I feel like it is such in God's hands...I will be sending prayers and baby dust to you!
I will be 40 on Sunday...cant' believe it! Not sure what 40 is suppose to feel like...but it doesn't feel too bad. I can still keep up with my 20something and 30something coworkers and my teens...what more can I ask for!!!!
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5/13/2010 10:45 PM
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Hi Ladies
I went for my 1st US and BW since starting my stims Saturday. I had a total of 20 follies and my estradiol level was 290 and progesterone level was .65. The nurse called and told me to stay with my current stims schedule. Is this good? My next US/BW is tomorrow.
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5/13/2010 10:03 PM
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Trying2Be: My first beta test is Monday, so we are only a couple of days apart. This wait is awful, and I really want to take a HPT. My DH thinks that I should wait, because he is afraid that if it is negative I'll be upset, when the test may or may not be accurate. Good luck next week. I hope that we both get wonderful news.
FenSox: That would be so frustrating. You finally get the news that you have been waiting for and now you can't even just enjoy it. Try to stay positive though! I totally understand how you feel when you said that you can't open the pregnancy books. I feel that way with about pregnancy stuff too, that I can't even think about it until there are no doubts!
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5/13/2010 9:22 PM
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btobe: must be the phase of the moon or something because the exact thing you describe happened to me today! I was so positive y'day and today, well, let's just say not so much. i think it's the hormones. where are you in the 2ww. my beta is next wednesday and i'm scared.
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5/13/2010 9:01 PM
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btobe - the 2ww wait is torture and the mood swings are the hormones - definitely for whatever reason they are there (i.e. you are pregnant or PMS). While I found the 2ww period to be torture, I found the 2 weeks following my first beta worse. My dr never told me I would have to keep going back for betas. I did not double in my second one and I freaked - OMG is this bad news, what does it mean, is something wrong with me and all that kind of stuff. Then on top of it I got the congrats your pregnant - but let's take it one day at a time. I felt like every time I went in for a test we were waiting for failure and that killed me. I felt like asking the nurse if she would call and let me know when I could be excited.
So be prepared for what may come in the days after your first test - I found it emotional and stressful and still have not opened the pregnancy books I bought. Too scared and it is stupid... Take a deep breath and try and do something for yourself to help you relax... You have done a great job and you are almost there...
Happy positive thoughts only allowed and lots of baby dust your way...
Fensox...
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5/13/2010 6:09 PM
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Hi ladies -- my husband and I are about to start our first cycle and I am sooooooooo nervous & excited. I will be giving myself my first shot of Lupron tomorrow and wanted to check in and start using this forum for support. From reading through all the posts, I can see that this forum will be a great resource and outlet for me. Any advice that you may have share will be appreciated :-)
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5/13/2010 5:56 PM
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Hey ladies. What a day. I don't know if it is too many hormones or PMS (hopefully not), but I had an awful mood swing today. This morning from 8-10 I was a negative nellie, and convinced myself that every cramp i felt was a sign that I am not pregnant... which I won't find out until Monday. I was in such a low place, then I got busy at work and my mood and outlook did a total 180. Even though I feel better, now I have doubts from this morning lingering in my head. I was so positive until today. Is it all just part of the torture of the 2ww?
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5/13/2010 1:57 PM
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Thanks Wannabe... my first beta is May 19th. trying to keep my mind busy so i don't go crazy by then!
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5/13/2010 1:52 PM
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hey girls, haven't checked in here in a while as we've been dealing with flooding in our area. Trying to read everyone's posts though and catch up.
Ladybug....I am so terribly sorry about your BFN. I know that no words can make it better. I'll be praying for you though and hope that you are able to find a way in the future.
btobe...good luck with your beta
possible....we'll all be on pins & needles to hear how your numbers do tomorrow. Keep thinking positive.
trying... congrats on moving forward to DE and the transfer. I wish things had gone more like you wanted them to though. Try not to be discourage and keep thinking positive. With 3 embryos, there is a good chance that some will stick. I don't know why some times donors can have great cycles and then turn around and have bad ones. The human body is hard to figure out. Did the RE's say anything about your DH's sperm? Is that possibly why the fertilization rates were lower? Either way, hang in there. Will be sending lots of positive thoughts your way. When is your first beta?
Happy Birthday, Toni! Hope you had a great one. You have a wonderful attitude and know somehow, someway, you are going to find a way to cycle again. I agree about the "Taurus" thing. You will find a way!
I'm back on Lupron and go in next Tuesday to see if it's suppressed me this time as it's supposed to. Upped my dosage to 20 units daily so that should help. If all is good on Tuesday, will start with the Estrace and have my FET the week of June 7th. Will keep you posted.
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5/13/2010 11:11 AM
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Well, it's been a while. Hi to everyone. After several months of trying, my DH to agreed to try an egg donor. We found the perfect donor. This donor was proven, so I was convinced things would work out this time. The cycle was just completed last week and the embryos (3 of them) were transferred last friday. Everything seemed to be going well until I got the fert results...only 3 eggs fertilized. I was stunned. The last cycle this donor did, she produced 24 (!) eggs and 22 fertilized. This time, 14 eggs and 3 fertilized. The doctors seemed mystified and can offer no explanation. When we went in Friday for the transfer, the doctors were not in good moods. They explained that the embryos were fragmented; the mood in the room was somber. I was totally devastated. I've been reading and have seen several posts on various blogs that fragmented embryos can self-correct and that fragmenting occurs (the embryos way of shedding unneeded 'stuff) at some point (just usually not so early) most of the time. The doctors tried to alleviate my fears but when husband expressed concern that we'd end up with triplets, both doctors said at the same time, 'oh there's NO WAY you'll end up with triplets'. Then they looked at each other and at the floor.
I'm trying not to freak myself out any worse than I already am because I know it's not good for the process. So, if anyone has any happy ending stories involving fragmented embryos, I would very, very much appreciate hearing them.
Baby dust to you all...
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5/13/2010 11:02 AM
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hello ladies
Snowie-UGH hated clomid, it made me crazy!!!!
Possible- I will wait till tomorrow to say anything
to the rest things are going ok, I always feel so good until I talk to my RE and then I get all emotional. My appointment was now moved until the 28th, she won't give me any incite as to what my results are even a hint. We are waiting the Counsly Genic testing to come back. So Btobe technically I am in a 2ww, my first was the worst, the second and third were better, but I was good up until one week after transfer then I drove my self crazy hoping I wouldn't bleed and well I did both times. So I guess just find things to keep your mind busy and relax as much as possible!!!
I will check in tomorrow have a great day all!!!!
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5/13/2010 11:00 AM
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Hi ladies. I am having a rough day! I have my 1st beta test Monday and I just feel really down in the dumps today. I have some cramps and I just feel like I have PMS, which really has me bummed out.
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5/13/2010 8:29 AM
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Tiff719: I am on progesterone . I have another blood test tomorrow and it really scares me. I have been doing alot of praying because to me if the #s are going up and I still have the symptoms then I think I should be okay. My Dr has not even done a sono yet to see if anything is there. She just keeps saying the #s are not so she thinks that I will miscarry soon. I think that not everyone is the same and this can still work out.
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5/13/2010 2:23 AM
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Possible - My first beta test at 14 days after a 5 day transfer was only 66... My beta with my first son whom I conceived naturally was 367, so I know 66 was super low... I panicked.. Doctor told me he was cautiously optimistic, I was not.. four days later it was 159. I thought for sure it was going to end in another miscarriage (I had 4 prior), Today I have a beautiful 5 month old little boy named Luke... he is perfect! Beta's vary, try not to compare them to anyone else.. Thats what I did, and drove myself NUTS!!!!! Congrats!!!
PS... are taking progesterone supplements??
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5/13/2010 2:02 AM
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@ irish: I've been on Metformin for about 3 years, as I have PCOS. Metformin alone for 3 months was my first "fertility" treatment with my GP. While I am overweight, I do not have diabetes or a measurable insulin resistance. I say "measurable" because it's widely believed that PCOS women don't metabolize insulin correctly (even if the insulin resistance test comes up negative), which impacts egg development and contributes to uneven cycles. Fertility tx with Metformin is off-label; as Metformin was used to help women control their diabetes, physicians started to notice increased pregnancy and cycle improvements. There is one theory that Metformin also interferes with androgen production (PCOS women often have increased androgen levels), which allows a greater number of eggs to process through to potential maturation.
That being said, there are a number of hypotheses about diet and fertility. (I liked the one that suggested eating full-fat ice cream once in a while, as women who did that were more likely to get pregnant!) Most of the diet advice does focus on eliminating refined carbs (that raise insulin), trans fats (get rid of the fried food!) and focus on fresh fruits and vegetables.
This study found Metformin did not offer a significant improvement in PCOS women undergoing IVF, but that it was useful in "normal weight women" becoming pregnant. http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=15869818. One reason that is is useful even if it doesn't help with pregnancy outcomes from IVF is that it reduces the risk of OHSS, something PCOS women are more prone to developing. I've remained on it because it is difficult (digestive-wise) to get back on track once you stop taking it.
Unfortunately, the chemical milieu of our bodies is so complex, it's not well understood. Remember that nutrition science has only been around for slightly over 100 years.
Did they check your androgen levels? If they were a little high, it's always worth revisiting the discussion with your doctor.
@Ladybug: sorry to hear of the BFN.
@possible: Congrats on your pregnancy. On my first pregnancy, my numbers were really low in the beginning, but they shot up after about two weeks and remained high until we found there was no heartbeat. Actually, even then they were high. Unfortunately (I had the products tested), the fetus was not genetically normal, but if it had been, that likely would have been a successful pregnancy. People have a wide range of experiences - even from pregnancy to pregnancy. There's a website someone else has mentioned where you can enter your values and compare to others, but I couldn't locate it through a search. Ladies?
There isn't anything you can do to help it along, but to try and think positively. Please let us know how you're doing. Sending sticky baby dust to your emby!
@BlessedR: sorry about the failed cycle. That's frustrating! Have you had other tests for hormone levels? Were these the same drugs you used 7 years ago? There are several protocols for people depending on their situations, and you might respond better to a different set. Good luck and let us know what your dr. says!
@btobe: Hang in there. It is the longest.two.weeks.ever. I like the idea someone else put forward: consider yourself pregnant until you find out otherwise. Hoping for good news!
@Toni: welcome back and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're a Taurus so I know you'll find a way.
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5/12/2010 11:00 PM
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HELLO to all sisters - welcome to the new ladies wish you easyness with this jounrey. Sorry to hear of some of you going thru u negative news, and disappointment of failed cycle. I know you r strong and will rise.
Just last month my endcoroglist started me on Glumetza 500 mg basically from what she said and what I read about about Metformin it is to help with PCOS and infertility and reduce insulin in the blood. And it is know to increase ovulation. she had a patient on it for 2 month and became pregnant on her own she is around 40+. So good luck with it. Praying for that mircale to happen on it's own with no medics and all the crazy stuff of the during a cycle.
Good luck and baby dust to all.
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5/12/2010 8:43 PM
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Irishgirl: I was on Metformin a couple of years ago, and I am not insulin resistant. My OBGYN diagnosed me with PCOS, and the first thing that he had me try was Metformin and Clomid. I did not have success with it, although it did seem to help regulate my hormones/cycles. Once I was referred to my current RE he had me stop taking it when we started the IUI process. I do remember that it was something that I had to gradually increase the dosage when I started taking it or it would cause me to feel sick. I am sorry, but I don't know the actual medical reason that it was used to increase my fertility. Good luck!
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5/12/2010 8:24 PM
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Ladybug- I am very sorry to hear about your BFN.
btobe- good luck on the 2ww, hang in there! Try to take it easy and drink tons of fluids!
Blessed- sorry to hear about the cancelled cycle. Hopefully the next one will be better.
Snowie- Good luck with the Clomid! (and enjoy the process!!!!)
Possible mom- As much as we want to be able to control these things, I think you have to just wait and see what your numbers do. Best of luck, sending baby dust your way!
Has anybody heard about taking Metformin to improve egg quality? My RE said there is not research to back it up, and that Metformin is only if you are insulin- resistant, which I am not. But I have a friend who swears that it made the difference when she finally got pregnant after 3 failed IVFs. There are lots of similar stories on the internet, and of course I know you can't and shouldn't believe everything you read on the internet but I was wondering if anyone here had a doctor recommend it.
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5/12/2010 5:29 PM
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I am new to the forum but I have been reading the emails for about a month now. I really would like your input on my situation. I recently went through IVF and had my transfer on 04.25.10. I went for my first blood test on 05.06.10 and found out I am pregnant. They told me my hcg level was 56, estradiol was 313, and progesterone was 11.9. My second blood test was on 05.10.10 hcg was 86, estradiol was 413, and progesterone was 10.8. My dr is telling me that I have a 50/50 chance of making it all the way through the pregnancy. I have read that sometimes even if the levels are low you can still have a healthy baby. Has anyone gone through this? If you have tell me what I can do you help this pregnancy along.
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5/12/2010 7:28 AM
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BlessedRtheFaith I hope it all turns out ok for you. The unkown us harder to deal with sometimes. Having a canceled cycle is hard I am sure but better cancel then go through it all and get poor quality or no eggs and no BFP. I pray that you get to continue.
AFM- I am on CD4 and started 50mg Clomid last night. Gonna see if that helps get me preggo. Heres hoping
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5/11/2010 11:38 PM
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So sorry LadyBug
My Dr and I decided to cancel my cycle last week. I was on day 7 stim and my ultrasound and estradiol showed not much going on with my follicles so we quit. So dissappointing...So she had me take blood test for AMH (Anti Mullerian Hormone). She said 38 is still young and she doesn't understand why I wouldn't have responded better on my dosage of medication.
I had my first try at IVF about 7 years ago and my eggs responded very well - but no pregnancy. Well, she tried to call me this evening with the results and of course I missed her call and she said she'll call me back in the morning, soo bummmed! I really pray that the test showed no problem and that we can just try again. I guess I'll let you all know tomorrow.
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5/11/2010 9:09 PM
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6 more days until my first beta test... this 2ww sucks!!
Is anyone else on their 2ww? Those of you that have been through this before, how did you manage not to go CRAZY during this time?
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5/11/2010 7:27 AM
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I am sorry to hear about your BFN Ladybug
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5/10/2010 9:09 PM
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HELLO All my sisters. I wanted to say hello after being home with my mom for the last week and a half.
Well today I turned 40!!! and Mothers day was not so so bad. But I almost broke down when I saw the lady getting her 2 week old beautiful baby being blessed. I am now unemployed and praying for a way to do my FET and I do not know what is next.
Well Kisses to all I will read all the post tomorrow!!!!
Love Toni.
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5/10/2010 9:08 PM
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today it was confirmed... negative...
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5/10/2010 10:43 AM
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Happy Monday to all,
Snowie and Ladybug sorry to hear about your BFN's- I know what you are both going through!!!!
Btobe- hard to say one way or another- Yes I have had very sharp almost double me over pains, they last only a few seconds but still they are enough to make me wonder, I would have those for about the first week, then I my cramps shift it is the weirdest thing they become less sharp and more of a crampy like I am getting Myrtle. I unlike all of you I have a sure sign when I am a BFN- I start to spot about 4-5 days before my blood test which means BFN, so I usually cry for two days, and by the day of my blood test I am fine, so when I hear the news I am already prepared. My body is a freak of nature, and my RE is still trying to figure me out. At this point who knows I am just moving forward with hopes that one day it will work!!!
Fansox- sorry bout the Sox, my husband was happy he is a Yanks fan, me I could care less, I follow the Mets but I am not huge into BBall- Football now that is another story!!!! ANyway great to hear about your OS!! hope all continues to go well.
Irishgirl- sorry your Mothers day didn't go so well. I hear you but I was ok yesterday however I didn't just have a cycle which I am sure if I did I would not have in a great place.
I am a mother to my beautiful Lab -Sheppard mix Puppy Bradley - well he is 2 but to me he is still a puppapoo. He made up for it all, he is just so loving, I spend the day with him and my sick husband who drove me crazy, does any of your husbands act as if they are dying when they get sick OH MY he makes me mental!!! I had to leave my house with Bradley, So we went to get his brother Yager at my sisters and took a nice long walk. My sister ended up joining me with her husband and my nephew who is 18 mo and he wanted to be with me and wanted me to carry him the whole mile and 1/2. Made me feel really good, and made my mothers day worth it!! Well I have some students coming to talk to me about how the rest of their Prom night went- some are giving me TMI-
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5/10/2010 10:09 AM
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Hey everyone....so sorry to those with "not so good news" esp this week!! Please hang in there and know we are all thinking of you and praying for better things to come!
My donor retrieval is on track for June 5th...we paid for the meds to be shipped to her on Friday! So anxious, excited, nervous!! I have a few questions that I know you guys can answer. For the transfer, no caffeine, alcohol(obviously), lots of water. What else? I don't like water too much...what do you think of those powerades? (like gateorade). I've read that protein should be increased, sugar eliminated, dairy cut out...holy smokes!!! Any thoughts? How in the world did everyone relax during that 2WW? I feel so worried about doing something to jeopardize these embies from sticking! It must be natural to have these thoughts. It just takes so much to get here and esp with using donor eggs.. I feel it even more important to do everything I can...after this anonymous woman has gone through meds and the procedure and the appmts to given us this chance!
I'm turning 40 on Sunday...my goal was to have the baby by 40 when we started this last yr. How things change! I'm just very grateful to even have this chance! And to think we may actually have eggs this time around!! Very exciting!
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5/10/2010 7:38 AM
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Ladybug- Good luck on your test today. I will be praying the hpt was wrong for you.
AFM- AF made her appearance yesterday and it had been a heavy one. Sorry if this is TMI but I am passing strawberry size clots GROSS! anyway this months BFN seemed to hurt more b/c I know I timed BDing perfectly and I have been charting my temp and it stayed elevated and I just had such high hopes.
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5/10/2010 6:36 AM
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Snowie and Ladybudy,
Good luck with your tests today! I'm hoping and praying for the best for you both.
Btope-be careful with taking a POAS test. I know they are supposed to be accurate, but they aren't always. I took two tests two days before my blood test. The first one came back inactive (basically negative). The second one came back negative. Two days later I went in for my blood test and my HCG was 360 (pregnant with twins). Now you are telling me that my HCG level rose that much in two days? The nurses told me that with someone women the POAS are not accurate at all and they don't know why. So don't get too discouraged if you do take one and it's negative. I literally cried for 2 days before my blood test. When they called to tell me the good news, i was in shock. Whem my husband and I called my mom, she couldn't quit crying. She had been crying all day thinking that I was getting bad news and thougth I was joking with her at first. It was a good day!
Good luck to you all! Hang in there. It seems like it takes forever to happen, but once it does, it is all worth it!
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5/9/2010 7:28 PM
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btobe, I would try a HPT on the 15th or 16th. By at least the 16th you may be able to see a positive result. Keep busy and don't read too much online - it killed me.
Good luck to everyone getting tested this week!
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5/9/2010 7:02 PM
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My 1st beta test isn't until May 17th...it seems like forever away! Hopefully I can stay busy this week at work and my week will go fast! I hate wishing time away though...it goes fast enough the way it is. When I think of when we first started having fertility issues it seems like forever ago!
I really hope that my cramping is a good sign, but at this point I am a nervous wreck every time I feel anything in that area.
Good luck to everyone having their blood test tomorrow. I am definitely sending positive vibes and thoughts your way. I also wanted to thank everyone for all of the constant support. You make this whole process a little easier!
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5/9/2010 5:17 PM
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Irishgirl, I feel your pain... I am having a hard time dealing with today as well. I decided to stay home today instead of visiting with family. . . not feeling very sociable. Just feel like crying today. Hang in there... we will get through the day.
Snowie - Did AF show up for a visit yesterday? I hope not...
btobe - I am having some pelvic pain right now which I've had before with past pregnancies... however, with my HPT being negative this time, not sure what it means for me right now... perhaps I will have a surprise tomorrow with my blood test, who knows.
UHG! Why must this be so difficult... Well, kinda out of money right so if my blood test is negative tomorrow I guess we will be trying the good ol' fashion way for a little and hope for a miracle... Actually, my DH and I got a hefty tax return because of all the medical (fertility) bills we were able to claim (and I think the fact that my DH was out of work last year helped increase our return), but I do not want to ask my DH to spend on the money on another round of IVF. Time for me to plant that money tree! I wonder where I can find one...
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5/9/2010 4:02 PM
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btobe - I had cramping and actually still do, so that can definitely be a good sign. I did not have any implamtation bleeding like they said online. I did read that drinking more water or doing some walking can help with the cramping. I have been drinking more water and that definitely helps - of course you then have to go to the bathroom that much more
When is your beta test?
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5/9/2010 3:55 PM
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FenSox: Did you have any signs/symptoms of implantation after your transfer? I have been reading online that cramps could be a good sign? I have been a little crampy, but I am wondering if that might still be from the retrieval?
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5/9/2010 2:37 PM
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irishgirl - not going to even go there on this board. The Red Sox are struggling pretty bad this year but I still love them because to be a real fan is to love them when they win and when they lose. Glad your team won!
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5/9/2010 1:11 PM
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Fensox: looks like your Red Sox fell apart last night, with a 14-3 loss to an obviously superior team Go Yanks!
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5/9/2010 12:09 PM
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btobe- I have never experienced the sudden pelvic pain, you might want to check with your doctor about that.
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5/9/2010 12:06 PM
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Ladybug and Snowie-sorry to hear about the BFNs but there is still a chance that your hormone levels are not high enough to register on a home pregnancy test but the blood test at the doctor's office is more sensitive so hopefully you will hear good news this week!
I am having a hard time dealing with Mother's Day this year....
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5/9/2010 7:47 AM
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btobe, My dr told me I could use a HPT a few days before my blood test. My retrieval was on the 14th of April, I got my first positive on a HPT on the 25th. Your hormone levels have to be at a certain point for a home test to pick them up. Good luck!
Thank you everyone else for the kind words and well wishes. We had our first ultrasound on Thursday and there is only 1 sac. We go back on the 18th to meet with my actual dr and have another ultrasound and hopefully hear the heartbeat. I found out real exciting news this week as well, my best friend and "surrogate" sister is pregnant and only days ahead of me. Cannot even believe it - she was trying for 5 years.
Baby dust and happy wishes to everyone on here!
Fensox
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5/8/2010 6:35 PM
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btobe - not sure how accurate the HPT test is with fertility treatment but I took 2, one on Thursday and one this morning (Saturday) and both BFN. I go in for my official blood test on Monday.
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5/8/2010 5:58 PM
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Ladybug & Snowie: I am sorry to hear that you both had bad news this weekend. Just know that we are here for you if you need to talk about it. It is all so frustrating and unfair!!
I had my transfer on Thursday and I have been having very sudden pelvic pain, but it doesn't last but a few seconds. Sometimes it almost feels like a urinary track infection? Has anyone else experienced this? I am wondering if it is still from the retrieval or if it is something different.
I know that I will never be able to last another 9 days for my blood test to find out BFN or BFP! Does anyone know if a preg. test is accurate before then? If so, how soon?
I hope everyone has a relaxing weekend!
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5/8/2010 2:03 PM
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Well I started spotting right on time this morning so AF will be here in full force by the end of the day. Oh well there is always next month
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5/7/2010 8:06 AM
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Ladybug- Have you tested yet? I did this morning and it was BFN. AF is due to arrive tomorrow so we will see if she comes
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5/6/2010 8:45 PM
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Fenfox-those are great numbers. From what I've seen, when your numbers are high like that, you have a much less chance of miscarriage. Congratulations!
Btope-I can't believe you were awake for the retrieval as well. I've never heard of that before. You are a tough lady!!!
Luci, I am so sorry you are going through this!!! The one positive is here is that you can get pregnant. I'm not sure if you have been pregnant before or not, but at least your parnter's sperm can fertilize your egg. My doctor told my husband and I that was a great thing when that happened to us. He said that is a great sign that something will work.
Snowie and Ladybug, good luck to you two!!!
I hope everyone is doing well. Hang in there with your treatments!
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