Anyone doing FET/IVF in Jan 2013 till everyone's BFP (Everyone Welcome)

[L4hope]

AFM, I had to do my own PIO shot tonight. I was scared, but it wasn't bad after icing. Question: does anyone else experience sore muscles where you do the shots? I've been doing them in my backside and it feels like I've been doing squats with 100 lb weights!

I've got just over 36 hours until my transfer. Yay!

First of all, huge kudos to you for giving yourself that shot! Wow! I'm a huge baby when it comes to needles and that one's a doosie! Yes it's normal to be sore after the shots since they are intramuscular. My butt was killing me for the first couple weeks but somehow I think it's either numb or just getting used to it.

 

[cali_kt]

AFM, I had to do my own PIO shot tonight. I was scared, but it wasn't bad after icing. Question: does anyone else experience sore muscles where you do the shots? I've been doing them in my backside and it feels like I've been doing squats with 100 lb weights!

I've got just over 36 hours until my transfer. Yay!

I hate...HATE the PIO injections. They leave me that sore too. My RE told me to heat it up before I give it. I have been doing that. I just can't imagine doing it the whole first trimester. I will do what I have to do...but I don't know how I will even be able to move after all that time!!

 

[LotusBlossom]

Mells- I get the same discharge. I had it last time with my BFP, too. I feel like it's your body creating the plug for your cervix to keep baby in! I'm not sure about that, though.

Cali- the most difficult thing about bringing dogs here is the quarantine. It is a very extensive and particular process to make sure your dogs don't end up spending time in quarantine. You have to pay a daily fee if they do and you can visit, but I don't think they can come out to play with you. Check it out and be careful with the paperwork and dates of vaccinations, etc. It is no joke. We are using United's Pet Safe program, but there isn't a direct flight to Phoenix, so they will have to fly through Houston. :sad:

 

[cali_kt]

L4- You have given me hope! I've been waiting to go numb!

 

[L4hope]

Mells having a discharge can be a good sign! As can feeling like AF is coming. It's hard not to think its going to be bad but I felt the exact same way. I didn't even POAS as I thought for sure it didn't work. I was dumbfounded when I got the beta results. You never know!
Edamame, our dh's are the strong ones and it can be really hard to see them struggling and upset. But they really are going through this with us. I am a huge believer in the endo biopsy! Are you having FET next? Many women also swear by acupuncture so hopefully these changes will help give your body the boost it needs.

Cali good luck tomorrow!! Lots of sticky implantation vibes your way! My next ultrasound is Friday. Praying for a nice strong heartbeat.

Wannabe the waiting doesn't seem to end it's just what you're waiting for is a bit different. I've heard that the first trimester goes so slowly but after that it seems to fly. So exciting your almost at that 12 week mark!

Ash I know I hit you up on your journal but you are officially PUPO!! Enjoy it and hope those little ones are snuggling in.

 

[cali_kt]

Mells- I get the same discharge. I had it last time with my BFP, too. I feel like it's your body creating the plug for your cervix to keep baby in! I'm not sure about that, though.

Cali- the most difficult thing about bringing dogs here is the quarantine. It is a very extensive and particular process to make sure your dogs don't end up spending time in quarantine. You have to pay a daily fee if they do and you can visit, but I don't think they can come out to play with you. Check it out and be careful with the paperwork and dates of vaccinations, etc. It is no joke. We are using United's Pet Safe program, but there isn't a direct flight to Phoenix, so they will have to fly through Houston. :sad:

Lotus- I read all that info. It is so hard to coordinate it. I know the health certif has to be within 30 days of flying. It sounds like a nightmare. I'm so scared of the thought of flying my babes in cargo. That is the main thing holding me back. Hope you find a more direct flight. Hope all goes well for them. KUP on how they do and how you liked the airline.

 

[MoBaby]

Lotus: Beta tomorrow, right?? GL!!! I'm sure it will be amazing!! Have you tested anymore?

 

[L4hope]

L4- You have given me hope! I've been waiting to go numb!

It will happen. I thought the same thing, really how can I do this twice a day for the first trimester?? But I've been on them now for four weeks and counting! I do feel pretty good most of the time. Although my morning shot last Friday got me good and I had that first week sore cheek on the right! I also use my heating pad a lot which I think helps. When it come down to it, I'd do it the whole pregnancy if I had to. We are strong women!!

 

[Em260]

BabyD - I'm so sorry you're going through this I've been on these forums long enough to see success stories with slow rising betas so fx your little bean is just a late implanter.

Boofle - I hope your wait for the private clinic is short!

Ali - ugh that is really frustrating! Hopefully the patches will do the trick. It's good you are figuring out what will work for you so that your embies have the best lining possible.

Ash - congrats on being PUPO! My RE told me that embryo grading is really a beauty contest and lots of babies come from low graded embryos. Keep those positive thoughts. Fx for you!!

Edamame - sorry your RE didn't have more answers. Hopefully those changes, endometiral biopsy/scratch and acupuncture will lead you to a bfp!!

Mells - stay positive! It's still early for you! You are so strong to hold out from POAS!

 

[Mells54]

Thanks Ladies! I just had a total breakdown, and I'm sure it is all of the hormones. I guess this 2WW is harder than I ever imagined. Friday can't get here soon enough.

 

[Mells54]

Lotus...Hearing I'm not the only one makes me feel so much better. Of course, I was googling like crazy and I couldn't find anything decisive about it.

 

[LotusBlossom]

Lotus: Beta tomorrow, right?? GL!!! I'm sure it will be amazing!! Have you tested anymore?

Yes, beta tomorrow morning. I'll get the results in the afternoon. Fingers crossed! I tested this morning (12dp5dt) with another digi and it popped up "pregnant" in 10 seconds! Also, my second FRER at 9dp5dt was much darker than the one 2 days earlier. I have some nausea and sleepiness, but that's it for symptoms.

 

[Whisper82]

Lotus - Just popping in to say GL with your beta tomorrow! Sounds like things are looking good!

 

[WannabeeMum]

Lotus- I feel for you about your dogs. My husband and I have friends that live in Oahu and we decided we were going to start the process of moving there. We go there about 2x a year and ready to live there. The one thing holding us back- our dogs. I wish we could just charter a flight. I'm interested to see other options DH finds and how your dogs do. We also have 2 large dogs. One is 70 and one is 75 pounds.

TTC- Do you live in the bahamas now? Sooo jealous. See what I just posted to Lotus. So when you charter a flight do they just ride in the main cabin? We are still dreaming of getting to Hawaii for permanent residence.

Ash- Congrats on being PUPO!!!! Stay positive. My RE doesn't go off the grading system too much!!

Ali- How frustrating! I'm sorry to hear this.

Baby D- I'm sorry you are going through all this. Just wanted to offer some I think it's encouraging to see growth & a climbing HCG! There has to be some good stories about slow growers. I'm sorry you're stuck in limbo land!

First- Nice lining!!! Good luck Weds! I will be transferring on tues!

Ever- GL on wednesday with your scrape. Let us know how it all goes!

Wannabee- I can understand feeling nervous during the first trimester. Just think you are almost done!! KUP on your next scan! Have you been released back to your OB yet?

Mells- Sorry to hear that you don't have any frosties, but fx'd you won't need em!! You are doing good withholding from POAS. I don't think I will be able to stop myself!!! Remember a lot of girls feel like AF is coming & they are preggo!!!

Edamame- Sorry to hear AF is a total ! Insult to injury. I can understand the feeling like it is never going to happen. I think it just comes in waves for me. Sorry your meeting didn't offer much answers. How do you feel about it? Glad you're getting the scrape. I love acupuncture and recommend it to everyone!

L4- Sounds exciting! When will your next u/s be?

Sam- Hoping the additional meds will help with growth! Glad you're going to acu, because I love it and think it works!

Valentine- Loads of luck on Wednesday's retrieval!!

Turkey- GL at your mock transfer! Hope Aetna cooperates!!

AFM- My transfer is tomorrow (Tuesday)! Please send me lots of prayers, good thoughts, finger crossing and baby dust please!!!

Good luck to you tomorrow!! How exciting for you! Can't wait to hear how it goes.

I have been released to my OB - but now I have to find one. My FS recommended 3 and of those highly recommended 1. Of course the recommended one will cost us at least $2000 more than the other two. So now hubby and I are trying to sort through the options to see what we will do. In the grand scheme of having a baby, what's $2000. Yet when you just paid a ton for IVF it seems like an awful lot. So we will see...

 

[WannabeeMum]

Not feeling real confident right now. Feels like AF is right around the corner. Ugg...

I felt the exact same way, but it ended up being a good thing. Positive thoughts and lots of belly rubbing, hun. That little bean is going to stick.

 

[WannabeeMum]

Lotus - good luck tomorrow! Can't wait to hear your beta.

L4 - you're right, the waiting and stress never go away. Good luck with your scan - cant wait to hear how many are in there (you transferred 2, right??).

 

[everhopeful]

Cali - best of luck today!! Sticky sticky thoughts!!

Sorry it's short, I'm dashing out!!

Got my scratch tomorrow....not nervous but not exactly looking forward to it.

Mells - keep positive!!

Lotus good luck for beta

Will send more personals later, xx

 

[Sandy83]

Lotus, Good luck for your Beta today

Cali, sending you lots of Good luck

Ali, So sorry to hear about your delay but good that they found this out on your trial and not when doing FET. I had similar issues. Lining was fine and perfect on fresh cycle but on FET it was up and down all over the place not sure if it was the Oestradiol or what who knows hopefully they will have a plan on my next fresh cycle to make sure it doesn't happen again. What happens now for you when is your next appt?

Edamame, Sorry they could give you any answers at your WTF appt, Fx'd for this next cycle

This thread is really starting to move hope everyone is well and look forward to more updates soon. I hope also that everyone like myself with either BFN or delays in anyway will be staying on this thread as feel like everyone one here are so supportive and helps this whole crazy IVF process so much easier. xx

 

[annmc30]

Morning sandy Hows things with u?

Afm Im having really bad all the time sickness and very bad back :'( but will b worth it in the end

 

[Sandy83]

I'm good now! just plodding on taking a bit of a break from ttc journey and not thinking about things til my WTF appt and is going good at the mo. Coping 100% better than last time.

Sorry to hear your not doing too well but as you say it will be worth it. When is your next scan etc? xx