Pink will be just fine!

That's great news about your scan!!! Sorry for sounding ignorant, but is 17 follicles good? I have no idea about what sort of numbers to expect or be worried about How are the stimms injections going? Any side effects? Any rashes? I'm on day 8 of DR now and apart from the stomach pains getting worse, I haven't really noticed any side effects. Think I'm going to get some bigger jeans for work because my tummy is so bloated at the moment and they're feeling a little snug I'll have to try your tip on injecting this afternoon and see what happens. I'm getting some nice bright red dots now... I'll soon be able to play dot to dot join them all up I sooo hope isn't delayed. My paperwork said it can sometimes be delayed by up to a week, which would mean another two weeks And that would be three weeks before I even get a scan... Anyways Caz, happy stimming!

Ok, I guess I should start getting ready... DH bought tickets to see Lady Gaga tonight... not that bothered, but hey ho, I might be pleasantly surprised

Hope everyone else is doing ok!!

Hi Cycle Sisters!! Hope everyone is doing well and getting through these lovely injections we are doing Cazed..sounds like you had a great scan..awesome! Hopefully I start gonal-f tomorrow and I will be right behind you. Are you doing two injections a day of gonal-f? Sorry if I read that wrong. I will be doing one injection in the pm and will continue with lupron in am.
Well today is exciting.....DB is coming home for two weeks!!! I really need him home..starting to have a rough time with emotions. The lupron is doing a tune on me...I am super emotional...crying about everything. This is the only med I have taken that is taking control over my feelings..every other cycle was smooth not too many side effects. Also today is my baseline...hoping all looks good and will start gonal-f tomorrow---YEAH!!! After dr's is acupuncture...something else I am really excited for. I will post how everything goes.
Much love, ++++++ thoughts, and baby dust!!!

Hello Ladies! It looks like I'm probably one of the later ones in this IVF cycle as we just went for our IVF medications class last night (to learn on how to inject and mix meds and all that fun) and we should be getting the meds delivered by early next week. My baseline's not till 6/10 w/an expected retrieval around the 20th or so of June. Patience is my current mantra but I'm getting so excited. Just going through the motions of the faux-stim shot last night got me all giddy. Loving hearing how it's going for you all so far!

Many warm and positive vibes going out to you through this cycle!

Oh, one thing I haven't heard much about from you gals yet is how your emotions are coping w/the added hormones. Doesn't sound like anyone's going through too much of a tough time w/that, right? ((crossing fingers))

Hi Ladies, I've posted on the July thread as I should be starting June/July time. I have my injection training on the 17th June then should start about a week after that.

I'm such an inpatient person though so this is going to be hell with all the waiting etc. I'm like one of those annoying children are we there yet, are we there yet lol it will all be worth it though

I don't know about you but I'm going to give anything ago. I'm looking into the IVF companion CD to help me relax, we are already on vits etc I've been reading about baby asprin and pineapple juice (not together) but I'm not sure on these because of the mixed reviews.

xxx

I've no idea if 17 follicles is good - but I did read that 14 big follicles across 2 ovaries after stimulation is good so hopefully I've got a chance that at least a few of mine will grow - even if only 2 or three grow its enough to get eggs from.

I've had no side-effects from the DR Buserelin - just a belly that looks like I've got a rash! I've had no bloating or pain - apart from that one lumpy injection that's still quite sore.

I took my second gonal-f shot today and I feel absolutely fine...

I'm doing 2 injections each morning now... 1 Buserelin and 1 Gonal-f. Sounds like Lupron is the equivalent to my Buserelin...
Well I'm glad your mans coming home - perfect timing really to help you through all this. How'd the scan go?

I loved the Buserelin - I've just had 2 weeks of emotional bliss - I've been totally even and no mood swings at all. Its great!
I had my second shot of synthetic FSH today but so far I've had no side effects - no mood shift at all... I'm still waiting for the "crazy"

Hey you! what's this companion CD? I'm curious...
as for the baby asprin... I took that post ov for a few cycles but it made my gums bleed and gave me nose bleeds - it certainly thins the blood but with those kinds of side effects I don't think I need it - but it might be good if you don't have such thin blood?

The IVF companion CD is a relaxation/hypnosis. I've read alot of women going form IVF have used it to relax. YOu listen to it everyday alot listen to it through EC and ET xx

mrs ja hope your having a good couple of days away! we are very close this is my first ivf cycle although i had an assisted in jan were i was on all injections etc just without ec, feel alot calmer about it this time as i know more what to expect side effects wise and emotions, hopefully will be having baseline either mon or wed and will prob be starting stims wed-fri i think,

tickled how are you getting on do you know when your baseline scan is going to be? im the same at the minute with the bloatedness my work skirt is sooooo tight at the min.

lola i know exactly how your feeling it wasthe same with me when i had mine in jan as soon as i started stimms i sat and cried at anything andeveryhing felt like i couldnt control my own emotions but it does get better hun, hope you baseline has gone ok for you!

x

Hello Everyone!!

Well my baseline looked good...I started my gonal-f last night and I will continue with my lupron injections in the mornig but at a lower dose. I already go in for bloodwork on monday to check my levels. Hope you all enjoy your weekend. Sending lots of +++++++++++ thoughts and baby dust!!!!

Lola - that's fab news. you started gonal last night Hope everythings OK on Monday.

Rosie - good luck for next week xxx

I'm on day 4 of stimms and mood-wise I've been absolutely fine but I've had mild ov pains today. I'm a bit worried that the pains have kicked in so soon - my first follicular scan is on Tuesday - It feels like ages away but I guess its only 2 injections away.

I'm nervous of OHSS - but I do get very strong ov pains normally....
so its oK right?

Definitely sounds like a winner with 17 follicles then, Caz!

Rosie, I have no idea when my scan will be. Now on day 10 of DR... I think is due next week but my cycles seem to vary from 30 to 35 days just lately. Must be the stress

Glad to see everyone's getting on so well!