8/9/2011 12:23 PM
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Lavonda, I go in on the 23rd for my baseline so we will be on the same schedule. They changed up my meds too, they added another shot to my schedule...YAY. Good luck with everything and keep me posted. I am sure we will see each other around. haha
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8/9/2011 11:46 AM
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Wow
Where is everyone?
To my surprise, I just got a call from my clinic telling me to come in on the 24th of this month for my baseline. I wasnt expecting that until sometime in september. Maybe the changes to my meds will work this time around, another $2500 out of our pocket...after insurance paid some of it.
I hope that all here are doing well.
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8/5/2011 7:28 AM
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JZ-welcome! IVF is an amazing and strange experience at times and as said by Lavonda the support, love and understanding you will find here will help you when you are doubtful and scared as well as when you have milestones to celebrate that others in your life may not understand
Linz34-glad to hear the good news about your hCG #'s! My first ultrasound they originally thought they saw an empty sac but a more experience ultrasonagrapher then changed the settings a bit and did find a yolk sac so perhaps that was it. I look forward to seeing good news posted next Tues after your next U/S
Patiently-21 wks, awesome! Take it easy and it sounds like you have a good team managing your high risk pregnancy
NWells- you sound better already, glad to hear you are taking two months off and preparing your body and mind for the next round, your strength and determination is an inspiration
You are all in my prayers, baby dust and sticky vibes!
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8/4/2011 11:28 PM
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TCR - Congrats on the baby girl. I know the emotions you are feeling. I am in my late 30's and my hubby in his 40's - we did IVF and our beautiful little miracle is 7 months old now. I look at her every day and think of what a blessing she is and how we could be so lucky to have her. I too had a c-section, emergency after 38 hours of trying to induce me. I wish you all a lot of love and happiness.
NWells - I am so sorry to hear your news. Your strength is an inspiration.
I read the updates on here often and I know when I was going through my cycle and then the pregnancy you all helped me through it. What an emotional process this is.
I wish you all luck and baby dust. We have not decided if we want to try IVF again for a second child. My DH was just laid off and we were very fortunate that his insurance covered the whole process (MA is good about covering IVF). I guess time and God will tell what our future holds, for now we love and appreciate the miracle we have.
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8/4/2011 10:04 PM
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Jz welcome! I think you will see, as I have, that this is the perfect place to be during this journey. Everyone on here is so supportive and caring. Im sure that we all have our own family and friends, but they dont seem to TRUELY understand like all the amazing ladies here that have been right where you are. Best wishes to you.
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8/4/2011 8:42 PM
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Hi Ladies,
I'm 39, and I've never been pregnant. I am recently married, and my DH and I would like to have a baby together., (he has two from a previous marriage) So here we are...first time trying IVF. I'm on my last few BCPs, and taking 10cc of Lupron daily. I'm looking forward to sharing this journey with all of you!
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8/4/2011 8:35 PM
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Thank you all for the support and prayers, It really helps a lot.
Lavonda -don't give up hope; your next cycle will be just great. I hope you do get your twins.
Nwells- you inspire me. You are one very strong woman. I follow all your post. You get beat down and yet you just keep on moving forward with such positive energy. Amazing!
Patiently -Congrats on your boy.. How exciting.
amy -thanks for your prayers.
As for me ..
My Beta came back today at 14,500 -they tell me I'm still preg that maybe like all of you have said I might just have a slow starter. I pray they are right. I know that is good news but I feel so beat down emotionally that I have my guard up. I go back next Tuesday for an US and just maybe see that heartbeat. God Bless everyone and baby dust to all :0)
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8/4/2011 1:40 PM
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patiently- 21 weeks awesome!!! Wow take it easy and put yourself on best rest!!! I think there are others on this forum who have also had that same thing, maybe they can offer you advice.
As for me well I ran 2 miles today, slow, I am very slow and Myrtle has been protesting since, so much for saying she wasn't to bad, she is killing me now!!! I have to go stain our upstairs balcony. Linz I am with you, I have been thinking about you all AM.
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8/4/2011 1:24 PM
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NWells/Linz - So sorry to hear your news. My is heart is breaking for both of you. Not much I can say, that hasn't already been said. Just know everyone who reads these post feels your pain and is saying a little prayer for you. Take care of your self.
As for me... good news is tomorrow I'll be 21 weeks and it's a boy! Bad news is we were diagnosed with Velamentous cord insertion (the cord has implanted lower than the baby's head on the placenta and could be covering the cervix), which puts us in a very high risk range. We'll be a c-section and probably a 6 weeks to a month early. My doctor said this was more common with IVF and patients who have had D&C's. (I of course have had both!) So it appears that the next hurtle has presented itself... as if 3 years of fertility treatments weren't enough... I just have to take everyday as it comes and try not to worry about my little pea.
To everyone trying. Keep the faith.
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8/4/2011 12:38 PM
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Linz34, oh I am so sorry to hear your news. I won't say much because those who have posted before me have said what I would say very well. I will be thinking of you and praying for surprise good news. In the mean time you have every right to feel angry, hurt, crazy, and frustrated...no apologies expected or needed.
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8/4/2011 6:44 AM
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Linz-I was reading and tearing and got to your post and lost it, suddenly my cycle not working means nothing to me because what you are going through is so much more. There are not word to say right now that will make you feel better, all I can say is I hope and pray that as Lovanda said you have a slow starter. Cry scream yell, Trust me I know it is hard to have faith right now, you find yourself almost mad at the powers that be because how dare they do this to you. I know, I do believe in the Lord, and I told him I wasn't talking to him for a little while when i miscarried in Dec. When I got the call this time that I was BFN I told my friend who is really religious to pray and tell the Lord I am too mad to speak to him. I deal with a lot of all of this stuff with humor, some of you see that through what I write, even when we are in our downiest days, sometime a little laugh can make us all feel better.
Ladies thank you so much, I am doing fine, I got the royal jelly and actually looked at the DHEA but couldn't remember if that was the other supplement we talked about. I will go and pick that up too!!! I meet with my RE next Friday and am hopeful we can start another cycle in October, I will give myself two months to recoup!!! So far myrtle has been ok, every now and then she lets me know she is here, but so far she isn't to bad, I can function with her.
I will continue to check in i am going back to bed now!!
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8/3/2011 9:46 PM
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Linz there are no words to express my sympathy I have for you other than to tell you that im crying for you as well. The thought of you becoming preg with twins has kept my hopes up that I may be as lucky the next time I try in september. I cried over a canceled cycle... I would prob lose it if I made it as far as you. I will pray for you and hope that the little you still have is off to a slow start and you get rechecked and find a strong heartbeat. As I have said before... Everyday holds the possibility of a miracle... Let us pray that tomorrow be yours.
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8/3/2011 8:17 PM
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As I sit here crying my eyes out thinking what happened. Just three weeks ago they tell me I'm pregs with twins with a beta of 2429.5 and I go today for my US and by total surprise they tell me 1 sack is almost totally dissipated and the other sack should have a heartbeat by this point and they aren't finding one. Sent me to get my HCG level checked. Now I sit here and wait and wonder why. I had no sign of this kind of news. No cramps, no bleeding, NOTHING. I don't understand. They asked me do I feel pregnant. What kind of question is that?? I had no reason to think I wasn't. To think when me and hubby were waiting our biggest concern was that one egg might have split and we had more. What a slap in the face when they told us. I'm so angry,hurt, confused!!! Aaauuuughhhhhh. Sorry to vent but I'm about to explode.
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8/2/2011 2:36 PM
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nwells.......so very sorry for your news this cycle. You are so strong & resilient but I know how draining & exhausting it can be also. Take some time for yourself and recharge. I know you will be successful someday because you are so persistent! I recall my former RE telling me I was one of the most persistent patients he had ever had. I think you are right up there too! Sure you will be brainstorming with your RE also about why this cycle didn't work. Know you started off with a good number of embryos so sure your RE will get to the bottom of why they aren't growing or implanting. I'll be thinking of you and hoping for very good things to come your way soon. XO WBM
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8/2/2011 6:31 AM
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Nwells- There are no words for the sadness I feel for you. You like many of the others I have come to know on here have been here a while and all I ever think when we get the BFN or other heartbreak is that it just isnt fair. I hope you are healing ok and that myrtle isnt too rough on you. xoxo
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8/1/2011 11:30 PM
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Nwells - I had tears in my eyes after I read your post, and at the risk of sounding redundant, I'm so sorry!!!! Yet, you are such an inspiration to us all, always full of energy. The only thing I can add, besides all the other things you are going to try, is to pray, to whatever god you believe in, or higher being you look up to. During my second cycle, I found myself, literally praying all the time. Even if you are not religious/spiritual you will find the greatest comfort in prayer. It is great to have a positive attitude, but it is fundamental to have faith. Take care may the lord be with you and your husband, and have an amazing time with the kids!!!!
Toni - It is always so great to hear from you!!!! I'm doing ok, had an ultrasound last week and the baby was moving all over. It was such a relief after i was bleeding so much. I go back to the coctor in four weeks. I will keep you updated. I hope you are doing well and many blessings to you always!!!!!
Lucky - I thought you forgot about us, glad to see you are checking up on us!!!! take care!!!!
Linz - How are u feeling??
tcr - how is the baby????
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8/1/2011 11:03 PM
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My sister,
Nwell, I am so so sorry, I have been on since this morning and praying that you were wrong about the signs. But you are our Commando Queen and if anyone has the energy to fight is has been you. I got the Royal Jelly from Whole Foods, and my cousin has had her husband on Coast Science DHEA for Men, his sprem count went up and she is now pregnant with her 2nd IUI. She was told she would never get pregnant even with IVF.
So I have included the website for you all to look into. http://coastscience.com/mfs
DLM- I hope you all are doing well
To all my sisters prays and blessings to you all.
Love Toni
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8/1/2011 10:00 PM
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Hey Newells...I am sorry you got BFN, but your outlook is positive and forward looking that is something you will need battling this. May God bless you and gives us all endurance and pray to him to grant us our dream.
Note that you can get the royal jelly from vitamins shoppe and DHEA for yourself and DH. Best of luck. I can't say more than what u said about this forum and the support it's gives all of us.
Baby dust to all!!
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8/1/2011 9:03 PM
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Thank you ladies, I am about a bottle of wine in, hung with my sister, she had the captain waiting for me when I got to her house, the captain is a good man!!!! now my sister n law is here it is nice to have support!!!!! So I will be taking and doing what ever I can, royal jelly, the L-arginine and L-caratine and my husbands bro's wife is from Armenia and her mother tells her to stand over a pot of steaming milk, so once Myrtle is gone I will be a crazy nut straddling a pot of steaming milk 3 times a day!!! Yeah Crazy and guess what I will be doing it!!! At this point I will try anything even if it is hanging from the ceiling by my feet!!!! LOL!!!!!!! We are going to take time for ourselves, we are heading to NH in two weeks, and we are going Camping this weekend with my sister and my nephew and Niece who are my pride and joy and wouldn't know what to do with out them!!!! Ladies don't know what I would do with out you all. 2 years ago I found this forum and I would not have the strength do get through all of this with all of you!!! Thank you!!!
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8/1/2011 7:26 PM
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Nwells -I'm so so sorry. I really thought you would have good news this time.
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8/1/2011 6:34 PM
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NWells - i'm so very sorry - you are amazing the way you face all this head on - i know you'll get there in the end xx
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8/1/2011 4:09 PM
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NWells, so sorry to hear your news. You are a trooper, though, and sounds like you are looking toward the future. I'm sure you don't need to hear this but do remember to take time for yourself; your body and heart to heal, in whatever way works for you. My heart goes out to you. Do take care.
Hope everyone else is doing well. Babydust all around.
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8/1/2011 3:59 PM
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Nwells - I am so sorry. I don't post often but check in here all the time. But I have been tracking your progress and was really routing for you. I hope that you are staying positive! And good luck on your next cycle. Did you have any frozen to transfer?
Good luck to everyone else.
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8/1/2011 1:56 PM
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NWells I am so sorry to hear about your BFN, despite your frustration and sadness I do detect hints of positivity and future planning which is good to see. I hope you do take some mental time as this past cycle seemed very up and down for you emotionally.
This past cycle I made my husband take a daily men's vitamen, I took royal jelly once a day (got at my local natural food store) and started accupuncture right when I started the stim phase. My accupuncturist took me off royal jelly and said for me to mix 1 tbs cinnamon with 1 tbs honey and rub on my gums at night 'to let my body naturally absorb'. I must say this was a pain and I swallowed more then I think I absorbed but I was ready to try anything. I also started taking L-arginine and L-caratine (I am a terrible speller so these and many other things in my post may not be correctly spelled, sorry)
Good luck healing and recovering from this cycle
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8/1/2011 1:46 PM
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BFN- I am actually Ok right now because I already knew it and pretty much cried all AM- so tomorrow it back to running, and boot camp. I am going to order that Royal jelly stuff as soon as someone tells me where I get it and I am going to order stuff for my hubby as well. I am not giving up!! Round 6 here we come!!! Now it is bunking down and preparing for Myrtle's fury- I haven't had her since April, she gets really cranky when she can't visit me so she is going to let me know she is here!!!! Thank God for serious pain killers!!! My RE gave me prescription pain killers after my ER- I am delirious right now!!! don't know whether to cry, scream, Laugh, get drunk who knows, This Sh$% sucks!!!!!
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8/1/2011 11:23 AM
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Were do I get the royal jelly stuff, and is there anything for men as well!!!! I need to be proactive just in case!!!!
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8/1/2011 9:36 AM
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Nwells - My darling, if you are spotting, you should be home on bedrest. My heart goes out to you, as I also know that spotting/bleeding so early might not be a good sign. But I am saying a prayer for you as I write this note. I wish you only great news and that the Lord will blessed you and your husband. Take care, I will log in from time to time to check if you have any news. xoxoxo!!!!
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8/1/2011 8:35 AM
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Well its Monday, thought this day would never come- well it is here and I am a mess. I am holding it together because I am at work. Last night I started to spot, I had crazy dreams all night and tossed and turned so this AM i got up and did a test, it was BFN, nothing, no faint line nothing. I didn't have any blood this AM, so I drove to Yale, did my blood work,nurse said that the blood work is more accurate, my thought is if I am preg it would show. I cried my way to work, I always cry after. Now I am here and lightly starting to bleed. I am trying SOOOO hard to stay positive but I have no signs AT all that I may even be pregnant and well for me blood is not a good sign, never has been. I will let everyone know once I get the official call. Hopefully I have a slow grower in there, and it doesn't want me to know it is there because it is getting off to a slow start!!!
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7/31/2011 8:57 PM
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Nwells all my thoughts prayers and best wishes for you. I am sure you will hear good news.
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7/31/2011 8:07 PM
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NWells - good luck tomorrow - we're all hoping for you xx
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7/31/2011 5:27 PM
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Thank you, i needed a smack in the head- it is almost like my mind has all these thoughts in it and it is so much easier to get them out on paper so they are not in my head anymore making me crazy and stress. i am better now, I went for a light kayak ride, it was really relaxing and not to strenuous. I am going to make dinner now with my DH and then settle in for True Blood!!
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7/31/2011 1:20 PM
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Nwells -OMG, you must relax...everything is going to be ok, please don't over do it with the cleaning, it can wait!!!!
As for your breast, I was the same way...came to find out that the initial tenderness you feel during the two week watiting has nothing to do with whether you are pregnant or not. I was convinced i was not pregnant anymore, specially after I started spotting, and suddenly the tenderness in my breast was almost non-existent, it was the worst feeling. I understand how you are feeling, but I think you are going to have good news, just let God do his job, and relax you are almost there, and we are all here for you. God bless you!!! oh, i almost forgot, it took my husband three weeks to finaly clean our bathtub, I thought i was going to die, but i had to wait for him, and he finally got it done, be patient and try to only think of your embies successfully implanting, the rest will take care of itself.
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7/31/2011 11:38 AM
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well it is Sunday, I have been crying on and off. I am really not sure what to think. My chest doesn't hurt AT ALL, I can tell they are a little bigger, but that is it, I am almost looking for them to be tender, and they are not. I haven't really had any cramps now and then I get a gassy feeling which is a common period feel. I haven't started to bleed yet, so that is keep is keeping me hopeful and making be so nervous. I am not sure what I am going to do, I am going to make myself sick tomorrow waiting for that phone call, I may POAS tomorrow AM, so I at least have a heads up either way. UGH!!! I really can't take this pressure. I am doing some light cleaning only because I can't take my house and the way it looks, it hasn't been vacuumed since I stated my 2ww, my husbands has been telling me he is going to do it, yeah that hasn't happened. He is working today and is cranky as ever, so a friend is coming over to help me vacuum. Well I am going to finish dusting and then make some lunch and relax, read a little. until tomorrow
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7/29/2011 12:17 PM
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Hi NWells, I am here! I ck everyday but don't always have something to post and sometimes others say exactly what I was going to post Good luck with the next three days waiting, and I know its hard not to analyize every ache and cramp but try not to. That is a nice pregnancy spell and if nothing else it helps the person saying it feel proactive!
Both you and Lavonda made me LOL with some of your posts, thank you for that stress relief
As for me I had my first U/S today and it showed two sac's and two yolks. No hb yet and one sac is considerably smaller then the other so now is the waiting game (really when is it not during an IVF cycle, lol). I am feeling much better having spoken to the Dr about my concerns and seen with my own eyes that my babies are in the right place so for now I am going to talk to my 'babies' and tell them both to grow.
Baby dust to all and hope those in the 2ww can rest this weekend and take it easy.
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7/29/2011 12:07 PM
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WOW, its a ghosttown on here- where is everyone????!!!!! Three days to go, ugh killing me!!!! No clue about anything, very nervous. There are times when I am like, I think So, and then other times I have cramps and I am like OH no those are Myrtle cramps!!!! My chest is tender but it isn't really bad. It is so hard not to compare, then again I really don't remember many symptoms last time, It almost like I got the phone call and BAM everything kicked in. UGH!! PRESSURE!!! Constipation was a huge sign last time, this time I was for one day since then I am back on schedule so that has be me little discouraged right now. I dreamed I started to bleed and I took a pee test and it was positive, and then I took it three more times because I thought it was wrong and it was positive all three times, I also seemed to have an unlimited supply of stick tests too!!! Gotta love dreams huh!!! Well If I don't check in by Monday I will def let everyone know what is up come Monday night!!!
OH a women I work with sent this to me, she said a friend of hers tried for years, was told she couldn't have children she finally gave up, found this spell and did it every day, who knows if it works or not but she has a three year old daughter
PREGNANCY SPELL
Repeat to each direction (east, west, etc.)
"To you my child, my body is open,
To you my child, my mind is open.
To you my child, my heart is open.
By Earth, Fire, Wind, and Sea,
Into my arms you will be."
(Last two lines are said while looking at your cradled arms).
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7/27/2011 5:08 PM
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Thank you ladies, sometimes it is good to know you are all here to keep me level headed!!!! I literally ate from 12:30 till about 2:30, I mean not constantly but I had salad and 3 small slices of Pizza around 12:30 then I had cake at like 1. Then I met my friend for lunch at like 1:30 and we went to the Wood n Tap for lunch, yeah like I needed to eat more, we had mini turkey sliders and fires and fresh moz, w tomatoes and basil. I wasn't full, just feel bloated. I am sitting on my couch now, probably cook dinner soon, not sure if I will be eating though. Oh and I am eating ice cream nonstop, don't know if it is a mental thing or not but I love ice cream with peanutbutter in it ,so way I look at it, I will either start working it off at Boot Camp next tuesday or I will need the extra calories so it won't make a difference either way!!!!
Snowie, thank you and I will probably still cry on my way home from my blood test, I always do!!! This time though I have to go into work for the last day of summer school, I have no idea how I am going to make it through the day!!!!!
For now I am back at ease, my mind it else where right now, I have a 1997 jeep wrangler I love it and DO NOT want to get rid of it, but at 250,712 yes you are reading that right, it is starting to fall apart on me, I took it in today and it will cost me 800 to make it not sound like a helicopter, not to mention I am leaking oil, and need a new oil pan and seal, and I think my shocks are going so right now my mind is focused on that and trying to figure out what I am going to do. I don't owe anything on it and I probably won't get more the 1000 if I even get that for it, I cried over it, I love my jeep!!!!!
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7/27/2011 12:52 PM
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NWells- just wanted to share that I had a similar dilemma w/ progesterone running low, we did not want to order ahead, thinking I most likely was not preg. I found out I was at about 7pm on a Friday and realized I only had enough for thru Sat. We called all over and Monday was the earliest we could get any. Talk about freaking out!! I called the on call doc at my IVF clinic and she said no problem, missing a dose or 2 is no big deal. So, I don't know for sure about your situation, certainly check with your doc., maybe it would be OK for you too. Sending good thoughts and baby dust your way!
Best of luck to all you ladies...baby dust all around
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7/27/2011 12:46 PM
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Dear sisters, welcome to all the new girls in the forum. I don't post much, but has been following on how is everyone is doing. Congrats TCR as everyone told u your bundle of joy was ours to celebrate with you. Remember when I an Newell were sharing the beginning of the journey.
Newells: keep positive vibes inside you, and praying that u will be hearing good news come monday. God's wish will prevail.
Wannabe:: glad things r progressing well, u r my hero on this journey.
Snowie78:: glad to read how u r progressing, and am just glad that I shared in your journey.
Toni:: I hope you r fairing well and planning on another round.
Sorry to hear some of you weren't able to proceed as planned. Just think that God knows best for when and where.
AFM::I have done a left tube canalization with a well know doctor in the area today!! And planning On trying for a couple of to work it out for months before going overseas to do another round of IVF, which is much cheaper.
Jedi still waiting for the name of your clintic?? I wish everyone success on whatere the are doing. This journey is like throughout a dice! Baby dust to all!!!
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7/27/2011 10:54 AM
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Nwells please don't give up hope yet. I remember last time you were sure it hadn't worked and even cried on the way home from your beta but it was BFP! Hang in there sweetie this is always the hardest part. Sending you lots of VERY STICKY baby dust.
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7/27/2011 10:01 AM
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Well I am having one of those I don't think it worked days. I have said this before I can tell when the cramps change, and they are starting to be more like period cramps then the sharp ones. I don't know, I keep going back and forth about POAS, I hate it but at the same time it would be good to put my mind at ease either way. Plus I just realized a small dilemma - I am short endometrin, if I wait till monday for the blood work and I am preg I only have one dose of the endometrin left, they don't deliver on Mondays so I would have to call and place the order tomorrow for a Sat delivery. I don't want to call and get more if I dont need it, kind of a jinx thing you know. So I am torn right now!!!! SUCKS!!!!! I have a preg test at home too, to I don' t know maybe, maybe not!!! AHHHHH!!!!! I need to eat something!!!
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7/26/2011 4:18 PM
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Mrsevilsizer im sorry to hear about your cycle as well. Its comforting to know that I wont be in it alone. It seems that the clinic does alot of womens baseline on the same morning, so maybe we will meet in person. I actually live in tahlequah so we drive about an hour and half to get there... I guess it could be worse. This oklahoma weather is getting me down... Too darn hot to do anything outside... Too dry to keep the garden growing very well... Finding myself having to make trips to the mall and walmart just to do walking exercise.... Then there is temptation to spend more money. I have a bad habbit of wanting to shop when I am depressed. Let me tell you_ if the ivf does work out for me, the next family member who has a baby wont have to buy a thing! Lol
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7/26/2011 12:28 PM
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Lovanda: yeah my Aunt-n-law said that I better look out my child is already hot headed and stubborn, it is deciding when it wants to be conceived and born, and it won't come until it is ready!!!! Darn Kids I tell ya!!!!
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7/26/2011 11:27 AM
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It has been a while since I replied on here but I have been reading everyones lastest updates. Congrats to those who are doing well and Lavonda I am sorry to hear you cycle was cancelled. I am also dealing with the Tulsa Fertility Center.
My body reacted slowly to the medication and they said it was due to the fact that I have PCO I also think it was slow due to having my period during the first week. On Saturday I was told we would trigger that night and would retrieve on Monday, but we would have to freeze my embryos and implant them in September because my body was producing too much progesterone. So yesterday I went in for my retrieval and they weren't able to get any eggs. It was very disappointing knowing we had gotten this far and now we have to start all over again. They are not sure what caused this but my Dr is going to do some research and try to find out. I do have a balanced translocation so he is not for sure if all my eggs were bad due to this or if it was just the meds I was on. I had lots of follicles they just weren't able to get any eggs. So it looks like we are going to try again in September and hope for better results. Now we know what to expect and the only thing we can do is move on.
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7/26/2011 10:54 AM
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Nwells even though my cycle was cancled, I am having the gas probs too...very unusual. Maybe it was caused by the meds. I just apologise to my family constantly,lol I check in everyday to see if you have posted. I should have been right along with you there.. But now im just praying that it works for you. I have a good feeling about it.
as for me, I just left the clinic after talking to my RE, and she is going to make some med adjustments and add a new one and we will try again in September. I have been finding all these amazing deals on baby items! .. I couldnt resist and had to buy them. One of my older childten said to me"when this kid finally gets here, it better be well behaved after what my momma has gone through to ger it..lol"
"every day holds the possibility of a miracle. Faith is not believing that God can, its knowing that God will."
Best wishes to all here.
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7/26/2011 8:32 AM
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good morning ladies
So I have had this dull constant throbing ache that moves from my left side to my right. I have ridiculous gas as well, I know TMI but it is so hard not to try to read every symptom, one moment I think it worked and another I think maybe not- the typical motions of the 2ww. You would think I am a pro at this, Nope!!!! So I am eating Pineapple, drinking nonstop, to the point I am in the bathroom all day and relaxing. It is really nice doing this in the summer because it gives me the chance to relax as much a possible. I just started The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo and it has peeked my interest so that will keep me distraceted, monday needs to hurry up!!!!
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7/25/2011 3:35 PM
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NWells- sounds like a good transfer, I am praying for your sixers
tcr21- you brought tears to my eyes as well, congratulations!
Thanks to everyone's thoughts and positive vibes and wishes, my 2nd beta came back at 963. My RE said they would have been happy if the #'s doubled but looks like they tripled! I have my 3rd beta Thurs and then my U/S got pushed up to this Friday as my RE is out on vaca next week. That will be another huge milestone and I am looking forward to seeing my little one (ones?) in the right place
Best wishes to all of you in your 2ww's. I felt crampy the entire time and actually still get crampy at night, the other night so bad it woke me up in the middle of the night. Sticky vibes and good numbers to those of you in your various cycle phases.
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7/24/2011 7:23 PM
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WOW so much going on, if I don't get everyone im sorry,
I am attempting to write this from my DH's laptop with Bradley (my dog) practically in my lap, remember ladies he is 82 lbs!!!!! SO
tcr21- CONGRATs- I cried, yes I did, I am so happy for you!!!! Words can't express my excitement, I am giddy inside!!!
wanna- cravings can't wait to have them, right now I eat and then feel grouse, like I ate to much, not really nauseous, but kind of, feel like I have to use the bathroom but can't, Not sure what it all means I am trying SO freaking hard not to read into any of it!!!!!
lovanda- glad you are feeling better and yes get right back up on that horse and go!!!!
em07- great #'s grow baby grow
Amyb continue to take it easy! rest!!!!!
As for me THursday we transfer three 6 cells, I call them my lil sixers- like I said before they rate 1-5, 1 being the best 3 being in between dividing- we had a 6 (1), 6(2) AND 6(3). Our embies didn't make it AGAIN to freezing, I have no clue why, but I am hoping my lil 6ers are in there all comfy and attached. I have been taking it easy since Thursday, I am 4 day PT and I feel nothing other then the feeling I described above- just grouse. I think I have minor hyperstim too because the cramps are non stop, not like any of the other times, and I can tell it is my ovaries. Plus if I move to much I feel crampy and kind of weak, granted this heat hasn't helped any!!! I want Fall!!!
Well True Blood time, I have to watch last weeks first, talk to you all tomorrow!!!! 4 days 7 to go 8/1 is my blood test. UGH!!!!!
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7/24/2011 2:07 PM
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Wow EM07! Great number. Sounds like the twin fairy may have visited you.
tcr21 Congratulations on the birth! So good to hear these stories, take care of yourself and enjoy your new family!
DLMiracle hope you are still doing well and resting plenty
Lavonda glad you are feeling better, and still looking ahead
Wannabe I never had any morning sickness (so it is possible!), just a few aversions here ant there, and very acute sense of smell. But I was extra hungry from the start and want pepperjack cheese like I never have before. Found out I'm really low on Vit D so that might explain the dairy craving. I'm now taking fermented codliver oil (blahhhk) and trying to get out in the sun more.
Linz34 to answer your question I am in my 15th week. Still spotting but none of it appears bright and fresh. I think it may be tapering off but seems like just when I think that I'm wrong. My midwife says that as long as I'm not cramping or having fresh blood, it is probably just my body workining out the old blood (so much of it tho!), and just to continue to take it really easy.
As always sending good thoughts to everyone!
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7/23/2011 12:18 PM
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EM07 -Congrats on a great beta number!
tcr21 -Congrats on your baby girl.
amyb -how far along are you? Hope you are doing ok.
DLMIRACLE-thinking of you and praying all goes well Monday.
Lavonda -glad you are feeling better. I hope you get some positive feedback the 26th.
Wannabe -I hope all went well for you.Sounds like you really had some great eggs.
As for me I'm doing fine. I thinks my babies are doing ok. I don't go back for another US until Aug 3rd.
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7/22/2011 7:12 PM
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tcr - You brought tears to my eyes!!!! That is such wonderful news, I am overjoyed for you and your husband!!! And you are so right IVF is such an amazing journey, and we couldn't have gotten throught without the wisdom of all the great ladies who shared this forum. The birth of your babies gives all hope, like it does with everyone'elses success stories. god bless you and your baby!!!
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