42.3 and trying for #4

[charlie15]

2plus1, that all sounds very exciting! When do you get your results? Only a month away before starting IUI

Maxi, I agree try not to stress Hun. A lot if the things that went wrong could have been avoided so I don't think all of that is a reason for them to think it's not worth it.

Soanxious how many dpo are you? Count down to testing??

Sunshine how are things? Your oh must have had good old man flu

Things here are all ok, I think! I am 12 weeks now an having scan on Monday. I am so nervous about the scan. Even though I can find the HB easily, I am just so worried that they will find something wrong. Nothing I can do but try to remember to be positive and one day at a time!

Hope you are all well ClaireCath, fandabby and marathongirl x

 

[2plus1more]

Yeah! You get to see your baby soon. I'm sure everything is fine, especially since you've been hearing the heartbeat. That's huge! Will you find out the sex when the time comes?

I'm CD 10 today and I'll be getting the ultrasound and blood work at the beginning of next cycle so I'm about 3-4 weeks until getting more info. I'll do clomid for 5 days and then a trigger shot. The monitor everything too so happy about that. Thankfully we're changing insurance companies after the new year because Aetna is horrid.
Oh and before I forget, I'm always done with the vitex, but it's done a great job regulating my cycle. I'm very pleased with the results!
What's going on with everyone else?

 

[Sunshine14]

Hey ladies how are you all doing?

Maxxi I agree with the others they are used to dealing with hiccups and they will be able to give u something to bring on af if there is defo no sign of it stay positive hun xx my friend is just about to do IVF and she has been eating well, taking vitamins & not drinking to prepare her body but we were saying she should go for a lovely massage & pamper herself just to get herself in the right phychological mood & then at least she could rest assured that she had tried everything to be receptive to that little eggy - just a thught hun a lot of tlc at this time won't go amiss xx

2plus sounds like a plan xx good luck with the iUI. I did soy a few months back if u remember (works like clomid) & then I did a trigger my friend gave me and that resulted in my 9 week pg (granted it did end in mc but that was due to the egg!) good luck anyway hun will keep fingers xd for u

Charlie how exciting!! - only 3 more sleepies & fingers xd they will confirm good measurements -- I feel very confident that everything is going to be ok - the fact u can find the hb urself each time is such a good sign hun - u must let us know how u get on babe xx

Soanxious how r u doing?

Afm - rotten with flu all week and then to top it all got af yesterday so feeling pretty crap at the moment. It feels like I'm never going to get a sticky bean & although I'm usually optimistic am feeling run down and crap this week & like 43 is too old for another baba!!! Boo hoo .........

 

[maxxiandniko]

Thanks everyone. So here's my update. I went in for a sono Friday and sure enough there was a 5 cm cyst on my right ovary. They put me on torsion precaution, told me to stop my Lupron, did bloodwork and decided that I should wait to start my period which came on full force last night. I called in this morning and I guess I'll be starting my birth control shortly.
Charlie - I can't believe it's 12 weeks already. How amazing!

 

[2plus1more]

Maaxi, so was the cyst the cause of some of your issues. And curious, what is "torsion precaution"?

Sunshine, I was wondering if you were going to try the soy isoflavones again. It seemed to work well for you. You're not too old, just need to wait for the perfect egg. I know what you mean about being sick. I had something over the weekend that completely knocked me out. Thankful that DH was home to take care of kids. It's tough with work and kids. Mommies don't get sick days!

 

[maxxiandniko]

Maaxi, so was the cyst the cause of some of your issues. And curious, what is "torsion precaution"?

Sunshine, I was wondering if you were going to try the soy isoflavones again. It seemed to work well for you. You're not too old, just need to wait for the perfect egg. I know what you mean about being sick. I had something over the weekend that completely knocked me out. Thankful that DH was home to take care of kids. It's tough with work and kids. Mommies don't get sick days!

No. The cyst was from where I ovulated. I have to go in tomorrow for another scan to see if it's completely gone because I can't stim if it's still there. Torsion precaution just means to take it easy physically because if you have a large cyst that gets moved around too much it can wrap itself around the ovary which would be a surgical emergency.

 

[maxxiandniko]

I can't remember when I went back for the sono but I think it was Tuesday. Anyway the cyst is still there but decreasing in size as it was 3.4 cm. There's blood in it now so the dr doesn't want to drain it which means that sigh I have to wait till my next cycle to try again. That will be sometime in the middle of the month. I'm confused as to the protocol but it looks like I'll call in with day 1, go for a baseline and then go on Lupron and birth control? That's the part I'm confused about. Well it doesn't matter anyway. We're away from the 26th till the 3rd and the idea is that I'll still when I get back. Maybe the break is for the best.

 

[Sunshine14]

I can't remember when I went back for the sono but I think it was Tuesday. Anyway the cyst is still there but decreasing in size as it was 3.4 cm. There's blood in it now so the dr doesn't want to drain it which means that sigh I have to wait till my next cycle to try again. That will be sometime in the middle of the month. I'm confused as to the protocol but it looks like I'll call in with day 1, go for a baseline and then go on Lupron and birth control? That's the part I'm confused about. Well it doesn't matter anyway. We're away from the 26th till the 3rd and the idea is that I'll still when I get back. Maybe the break is for the best.

Ahh Maxxi sorry to hear u still have the cyst but glad that it is reducing in size! Also I know it's crap that everything is delayed but at least they caught the cyst and u didn't end up with the torsion thing - from what I understand that can be a very serious medical emergency and result in you losing an ovary so better to be safe than sorry!! Are u talking about after 26th December now to try again hun? Big hugs to u Maxxi and fingers xd new year - new baby! Take it easy and relax and enjoy xmas and then think positive thoughts for the NY xx

 

[Sunshine14]

Well Charlie??????????????? How did the scan go on Monday?? I'm hoping that it was good news and you just haven't had a chance to update us yet!? Hope everything went well and the measurements were good xx I've been thinking about u this week hoping everything is ok for u hun so let us know how it went??

2plus u r right being ill sucks! - I finally am coming out the other side I think but I'm still not 100% and it's crap having no energy and running around after the little monkeys! Re the soy I think I will try it again, ur right it did work well and I think I do just need to catch a good egg! Have been a bit out of sorts since my mmc and being drinking too much coffee, too much booze and eating rubbish so I have decided to give it a good shot & get healthier and take coq10 at the recommended amount for good egg production -- I went and spent almost 200 (eek!!) on vitamins today & am going to take 600g of coq10 a day to get my egg quality up and see if it makes a difference!!??!! I think we will keep trying whilst I'm taking the vitamins and then from February I will start the soy again. I also have a trigger in the fridge that my friend gave me so will take that after a few months of the soy and see how that goes. How r things with u? R u going to do clomid soon with the trigger & IUI? I think that sounds like a great plan as the extra eggs the clomid and trigger will give u will really give those swimmers something more targets to aim for - I am excited for u - when do u start it all??

Soanxious how r u doing? Did u manage to reduce the bding to every second day? Hope ur well hun xx

Mgirl, claircath hope ur both ok xx

Afm - I got referred to recurrent miscarriage clinic following my 4 mc's this year. I had the US today to check everything ok and all came back normal so that was re-assuring. I have a consultation on 9 December so will see what they say - I am probably about 95% certain they will just say I am getting old and that is why no baba lol but they might say something interesting! I can live in hope! It was interesting cos I'm cd9 today and only just starting to get a teeny bit of colour on an opk so I asked him whether any sign of O and he said no but. sorry for tmi, I have a good bit of EWCM so it's interesting to know that my body is producing EWCM but no sign of imminent O! Quite facinating really .........

Anyway babydust ladies & Charlie I'm hoping all is great with u hun xxxx

 

[2plus1more]

I've been taking the CoQ10 faithfully for the past 3 months so I hope it's helping. I hear you though, Sunshine. I need to eat better too! But I can't give up my caffeine.

Sorry to hear about the cycle Maaxi, but wishing you good luck for the next. I was confused. Does this mean you are waiting until after the New Year?

Hope all is well Charlie!

How is everyone else?!?

AFM, not much new. I stopped the vitex after I ovulated since I can't take it next cycle. Changed Acupuncturist and so much happier with the new one. Been going once a week. CD 21 and AF due in 4 days. Blah! Hate this part of my cycle.

 

[maxxiandniko]

So I don't really know what I mean. I'm supposed to call in with day 1 of my period which should get here the middle of December. I'm guessing I go in for another sono and was told that while I'm away from the 26 th to the 3rd I'd be doing the Lupron injections. Once I get back I do another sono I guess and start stims again. But who knows. Let's see if my period gets here on time.

 

[Sunshine14]

Hey ladies this thread has gone very quiet! How are you all doing?

Charlie hope ur ok & everything was good at ur scan hun? Hoping that no news is good news xx

Maxxi how r u doing hun? Getting ready for IVF!?

2plus how r u sweetie? Hope ur well?

Soanxious - how r u hun? Hope ur well?

Afm - we had an attempted break in on Monday - went to bed at 11ish & doorbell rang at 12.30 and my honey got up and there were 3 men outside trying to get in with 1 at the window (who broke the lock). They rang the doorbell to see if anyone was in and would have broken in apart from my honey chased them off! Luckily the kiddies slept through it all. The next morning we found a crowbar outside the window and the CSI people came that evening & found another tool on the ground in a carrier bag! Scumbags is what they are - praying the police catch them at some point and our evidence helps to get them locked up!! Thank goodness for my honey - he's our hero this week chasing the baddies away!! Also had very strong + OPK on TUesday so think I Od on Wednesday so in 2ww now so will see .......

How are all you lovely ladies doing?

 

[maxxiandniko]

Hey ladies this thread has gone very quiet! How are you all doing?

Charlie hope ur ok & everything was good at ur scan hun? Hoping that no news is good news xx

Maxxi how r u doing hun? Getting ready for IVF!?

2plus how r u sweetie? Hope ur well?

Soanxious - how r u hun? Hope ur well?

Afm - we had an attempted break in on Monday - went to bed at 11ish & doorbell rang at 12.30 and my honey got up and there were 3 men outside trying to get in with 1 at the window (who broke the lock). They rang the doorbell to see if anyone was in and would have broken in apart from my honey chased them off! Luckily the kiddies slept through it all. The next morning we found a crowbar outside the window and the CSI people came that evening & found another tool on the ground in a carrier bag! Scumbags is what they are - praying the police catch them at some point and our evidence helps to get them locked up!! Thank goodness for my honey - he's our hero this week chasing the baddies away!! Also had very strong + OPK on TUesday so think I Od on Wednesday so in 2ww now so will see .......

How are all you lovely ladies doing?

Holy crap. Thank god you guys are ok. I'm not getting ready for anything right now. I have to wait for my period which I bet will be late. Should be here the weekend after next.

 

[marathongirl]

Wow that's crazy about the break in. Glad you are all ok!
Sorry I have been MIA but just so busy chasing my toddler around!!! Was also really sick last week with a stomach virus but am fine now.
I'm cd16 today and am pretty sure I o'ed but since I'm not doing opk or temping not sure when??
Hope everyone is having a great weekend
Going to try to get the tree up today!

 

[2plus1more]

Hi Marathon! Good to hear from you. I hear you on the temping and opks. I really did get sick of it. I may start it up again, but not sure. I tend to base my ovulation days on cm and I'm pretty sure I can pinpoint it.

Wow Sunshine! How scary to have something like that happen. Have you heard of other break ins in the neighborhood recently? Good thing your husband scared them off. Idiots!

So I'm gearing up for this IUI. It's stressful!!!!! My FSH went up from 8.3 to 10.4. No wonder people say it jumps around a lot. My E2 is still good though. Had my antral follicle count done and starting with 13 follicles. Doc was happy with that. I have my HSG on Friday and just for kicks I'm having dental surgery on Thursday. Yay!!!! Sarcasm....

 

[charlie15]

Hi ladies, sorry for my silence but unfortunately my scan did not bring good news. To cut a long, quite stressful story short. My baby has trisomy 18, also known as edwards syndrome. This is probably my worst fear. The odds are very bleak, the most likely outcome is a late miscarriage, then still birth. Only 5% of babies with T18 are born alive and then only live hours, or days, an even smaller percentage live months, maybe a year with multiple physical problems, such as cardiac problems, respiratory problems and feeding difficulties to name a few.

Baby is a girl, we have called her Zoe Gabrielle. We are just letting nature take it's course and see what happens. We have obviously been offered to end the pregnancy, this is what the majority of women do do and I really don't blame them but I just cannot do that. I need to give my girl what little she has. It has been an extremely difficult 2 weeks and I know this journey is going to be a hard one, no matter what the outcome.

Not really sure of what else to say other than I hope you are all well, sorry to bring this sad news. Xxx

 

[2plus1more]

Charlie, I am so sorry for your pain. I can not even begin to understand what you are going through. Do what feels right for both you and your family. Feel free to share as much or as little as you need. You are in my thoughts.

Your daughter's name is very sweet and special to me. I share the same middle name (Gabrielle) and it is a family name passed down through our generations. Zoe Gabrielle is a beautiful name.

 

[maxxiandniko]

Charlie I'm so very sorry. I'll say a prayer for you, your family and Zoe.

 

[fandabby]

Hi Charlie,

I am so very sorry to read your news.

Must have been a complete shock to find out.

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and your little baby girl Zoe.

Take care of yourself. X

 

[Sunshine14]

Ahh Charlie I was worried about u hun but hoping no news was good news. I am so sorry -- is the diagnosis definite? Are they certain that is the case? You must be about 15 weeks along now? -- can they really be so definite at this stage? Is there any way to get a second opinion hun? Such awful news and I am thinking of u -- whatever support u need we are all here for u hun xx My friend gave birth to a down sydrome baby (he is 2 now) she didn't know he was downs and it is heartbreaking, he's gorgeous but the experience is so very, very hard. She was lucky in that his condition appears to be relatively mild but it is so very hard. Take it a day at a time hun -- there is no easy decision to continue the pregnancy or to end it -- just know that whatever you and your family decide to do it is your families choice and we are all here for u xx take it easy babe xx