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

[~Brandy~]

OMG I am so happy I get to trigger tomorrow. I am totally fine as long as I am standing.

Did anyone else have issues with sitting? The only time im super uncomfortable is when I sit down the pressure from my rear end pushing up through my lower abdomen and is awful! I am very concerned as I have a desk job and go back in the morning.

I assume I wont get any relief until the actual retrieval right? The trigger doesn't alleviate anything?

The trigger actually makes it worse as the hcg increases things. And it takes at least a week for that feeling to go away because all the residual follicles that didn't get retrieved continue to grow a bit. Also the bodies reaction to all this is to accumulate fluid. Have you been tracking your weight? What about your e2 levels?

Yes, my weight is about the same usually within a pound or 2.

My Est levels was 2900 yesterday when it was last checked.

 

[LotusBlossom]

Ahhhh, Mells!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! I am soooo excited for you! Can't wait to hear your beta number tomorrow!!! ❤

 

[alicatt]

Anxiously yes usually you can't do a FET and an IUI at the same time, unless you are using stim meds to attain your lining, then you'd have both. Or possibly acupuncture? I had my thickest lining with acupuncture and my stim meds, 17-19 mm! It was too thick.

Brandy.. loose fitting clothes, sit back so you aren't squishing your belly, trigger will likely make it worse, but hopefully not too badly! Then you may get relief after retrieval it will be better. Sounds like you'll get lots of great follies!

Can't wait to hear about your retrievals Blue and Brandy!

 

[Mells54]

Brandy, sorry your feel uncomfortable, but before too long you will be back to yourself. I agree try to lean back more so that your upper back is resting against something and not your lower back. Just remind yourself of all the great eggs you will get!

 

[Mells54]

Ahhhh, Mells!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! I am soooo excited for you! Can't wait to hear your beta number tomorrow!!! ❤

Thanks Lotus! Super excited here!!!!

How are you adjusting to your new home?

 

[LotusBlossom]

Ahhhh, Mells!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! I am soooo excited for you! Can't wait to hear your beta number tomorrow!!! ❤

Thanks Lotus! Super excited here!!!!

How are you adjusting to your new home?

Yay!!! So happy for you! Eh, I'm adjusting I guess. It's weird to be in a new place when it's not on my terms. Every other time I've made a big change in my life it's been my choice completely. I'm still hopelessly lost every time I leave the house, but it's been nice to have time with my husband. He goes back to work tomorrow, so I'm sad about that. I am trying (not very hard at the moment) to find a job, so I'm sure that will help me meet people and not feel so alone here. I'm trying to find happiness here, but I still miss Hawaii. I did find a yoga studio that works while I'm not working...I'll have to find another once I do find a job. Sorry for the novel. Thanks for asking!

 

[Mells54]

Ahhhh, Mells!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! I am soooo excited for you! Can't wait to hear your beta number tomorrow!!! ❤

Thanks Lotus! Super excited here!!!!

How are you adjusting to your new home?

Yay!!! So happy for you! Eh, I'm adjusting I guess. It's weird to be in a new place when it's not on my terms. Every other time I've made a big change in my life it's been my choice completely. I'm still hopelessly lost every time I leave the house, but it's been nice to have time with my husband. He goes back to work tomorrow, so I'm sad about that. I am trying (not very hard at the moment) to find a job, so I'm sure that will help me meet people and not feel so alone here. I'm trying to find happiness here, but I still miss Hawaii. I did find a yoga studio that works while I'm not working...I'll have to find another once I do find a job. Sorry for the novel. Thanks for asking!

I absolutely understand, I've moved 7 times in the last 16 years and that doesn't include the moves I made from home to home at the same base! But it certainly prevents you from accumulating too much junk. Eventually, you get the hang of it and overall, I've met more wonderful people than I imagined.

As for yoga, I'm am so inflexible I struggle to even just stretch before a workout. I probably just need a good class to attend or a patient teacher.

 

[~Brandy~]

I have a stupid question girls... I imagine it's the same as when my husband did his SA...

But I dont see on the sheet or calendar that tells us when he should ejaculate to clean out the pipes prior to the actual IVF.... so since the retrieval is Wednesday I told him today. I trigger tomorrow so that gives him about 2.5 days from this moment till he has to do it again.

I see the doctor in the morning but I was afraid it would be too late if I asked then only to find out I was wrong and missed something he told me uggh.

 

[FirstTry]

I have a stupid question girls... I imagine it's the same as when my husband did his SA...

But I dont see on the sheet or calendar that tells us when he should ejaculate to clean out the pipes prior to the actual IVF.... so since the retrieval is Wednesday I told him today. I trigger tomorrow so that gives him about 2.5 days from this moment till he has to do it again.

I see the doctor in the morning but I was afraid it would be too late if I asked then only to find out I was wrong and missed something he told me uggh.

If I recall, my RE wanted 2-3 days of abstinence, so I think you're right on track.

 

[Mells54]

I have a stupid question girls... I imagine it's the same as when my husband did his SA...

But I dont see on the sheet or calendar that tells us when he should ejaculate to clean out the pipes prior to the actual IVF.... so since the retrieval is Wednesday I told him today. I trigger tomorrow so that gives him about 2.5 days from this moment till he has to do it again.

I see the doctor in the morning but I was afraid it would be too late if I asked then only to find out I was wrong and missed something he told me uggh.

If I recall, my RE wanted 2-3 days of abstinence, so I think you're right on track.

Our calendar always showed a 3 day abstinence...so yup right on time.

 

[Sandy83]

Morning Ladies

Hope all is well. Going to catch up on all the post from the weekend soon

Mells, congratulations on positive test. Looking forward to hearing you beta numbers today

Well ladies im officially an Auntie, little baby Joesph enter our lives at 7:57pm on july 6th weighing in at 7lb 3oz. He is so adorable and so tiny. Can't wait to see him again xx

 

[Anxiously]

Congrats auntie!

 

[Sandy83]

Thanks anx, I'll seen that you posted that your linning had increased thats great news, sorry if you have already said but whats the plans from here? xx

 

[Mells54]

Congrats Auntie Sandy!

 

[Sandy83]

Eventually managed to catch up on everyones posts over the weekend!

First, How are you? has the spotting disappeeared?

Blue, Yay for ER tomorrow

Brandy, Yay for ER on Wednesday

Ali, Fx'd for Wednesday and hope you get some answers

Lotus, Hope you settle in soon and enjoy relaxing while looking for work

Mells, Yay for 3 frosties looking forward to your post later

Anx, Just read your previous posts and sounds like you have a good plan in place

Mo, not long now! Whendo you start going in to check things are on track for FET?

Hope the rest of you ladies are doing well xx

 

[Turkey16]

Hey Girls!!!! Was planning to do some personals today, as I've been out of the loop lately (traveling a bit...nothing too exciting) but I'd pretty much be echoing Sandy's sentiments to a tee! So...just a few quickies:

Mells!!! I can't even contain myself...you're Pregnant!!! WOOOOOOOT!! Congrats, girl! I'm so happy for you! Seriously CANNOT wait to hear how your beta goes!!

Congrats to you too Aunt Sandy!!! It will be a MAJOR help to have your sis there to give you tips (and hand-me-downs!!!) once your babe arrives. You will be a wonderful aunt!! Great news too about your appt. being earlier. Brandy's comment about one week in TTC country seeming like dog years cracked me up. SO COMPLETELY TRUE!!! I also wanted to thank you for the new thread name...it makes me smile and feel hopeful every time I get a peek at it!! You're awesome!!

I'm so excited for both of you Brandy & Blue. Ya gotta love when it's go time!! Good luck with everything and keep us posted!!

Ali...so glad you're doing well. You are (and always have been) a strong broad!! I'm fascinated by your supplement regimen. Is your FS cool with all of it? Do you worry at all that any of the supplements may have adverse effects?? My doc is pretty blasé when it comes to all of that...I suggested taking DHEA and he was like "eh...I suppose", but of course that was after a somewhat controversial post regarding DHEA (By Anxious I think), so I just kind of dropped the idea. I really admire how you take control of your own situation!

First Try...hoping the spotting has stopped. When I was preg with DD, I was on bed rest for a short stint due to a subchorionic hematoma...one thing that made me feel better was when my FS told me that most women don't even know they're pregnant at this point, but because we are so closely monitored the docs are able to take every little precaution. He said that TONS of women get them and are just fine and dandy, so try to relax and just get through the bed rest. It's amazing how much we relish the thought of laying around with nothing to do, until we're actually forced to do it! I remember it being torture!! I also remember googling WAY too much for my own good!!

Mo...hope you have things sorted out. You too Anxiously. It's so disheartening when things don't go the way we need (and I mean NEED!!!) them to go. I guess we really need to take stock in the whole "everything happens for a reason" mentality because otherwise how on earth could we justify all this crap??? I am pulling for both of you SO much, and I think about your plights often. It's been a while now that we've all been together, and I know I look at you gals (and all of the BnB crew) as a primary source of support. I am praying for you (dug my St. Gerard prayer cards out the other day...worked the first time around, so why not??!!) and sending good vibes to both of you.

Sweetness...how are you feeling? I know you've been busy, and that you must be EXHAUSTED!!! Are you and DH starting to relax a little? What's next for you? Any ultrasounds coming up? I'm guessing you already heard heartbeats? Must be neat to hear each of the heartbeats individually!

Em...how are you doing?? Still in disbelief? Or are the very real symptoms setting in?? Are you finished with school? I think about you a lot because you were SO helpful with all the testing info! Whenever I feel nervous about the whole testing thing, I think about you and how simply and beautifully you explained it all, and I think "I got this!"...thanks for that!! Hope you're feeling great!

TTCBaby...if you're still checking in here, I hope you know me (and tons of others) are thinking of you and wishing you the best. Same with you Lucie...I saw you pop in for a minute, but haven't seen you again. I'd love to know what you gals are up to!

Ash??? What's the latest with you?? You were one of the first peeps to help me out on this thread, so I'm always thinking of you! Are you in the midst of moving?? That would definitely keep you busy! I really hope that you're doing well....

Hey Lotus!! Glad you're moved in and starting to adjust to the new place. Did DH leave? That must be so hard. At least you have your dogs to snuggle with, right?? Good luck with the job hunt and of course saving up for the next go-round. I'm praying that you find a job that somehow covers part (or all!!!!) of the expense...fingers crossed!!

L4, wannabe and babiesImready...how are you gals doing?? You must be getting closer and closer!! When are all of you due?? Do we have some bellies poppin' or what?? Not sure where you all live, but if any of you are feeling the heat of summer like we here in Philly are, I do hope your AC is in good working order!!

Sekky...what's the latest with you?? You're always so kind and encouraging to all of us ladies. How are YOU doing?? Do you have a plan moving forward?

How are you Everhopeful??? You were ALWAYS there to support me, and I can only hope that your immense "good karma" is coming back your way and sorting things out for you! What's new on your end??

2girls...haven't heard much from you lately?!? Hopefully that means everything is progressing beautifully!! Wishing you the best!!!

BabyD??? Same goes for you...I'm praying that all is going well and you are moving along in your pregnancy with ease. Give us an update if you have a chance.

Well...I said this would be short...not so much!! Hoping I didn't forget anyone. If I did, please know I truly do think of ALL if you very often. I'm proud of this support system we've built and I really don't know what I'd do without it! Hope you all have a wonderful day!! xoxo

 

[Sandy83]

Thanks Turkey, I'm sure when the other ladies read your "short post" it will put a smile on there face as it did mine! xx

 

[Mells54]

Beta is 206

 

[Edamame]

Beta is 206

Wahoo! Congrats Mells!

 

[Turkey16]

Beta is 206

Hurray!!!!!! Great Number Mells!!!