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[terripeachy]

At my age, the risk of multiples is very low, so I'm not worried at all about triplets or quads. If I have twins, fine, but I'm like the others-one healthy baby will do.

Galvan-I have to agree with the others-keep the other ovary and get the scans every six months. And..if you are all set for donor eggs, you'll be good to go, regardless. Don't overdo the surgery if you don't have to.

Rain-Awesome news...Can you PM me the agency you are working with? I want to talk more about adoption with you.

Bookwrmgal-I remember the issues you had with your dad, and I'm sorry. He really know how to make someone feel miserable. Do you still have to talk to him? If I were you, I would just stop. He never has anything good to say, and he's not helping anyone or anybody with his attitude. Sometimes you just have to let things/people go. But..of course, I know it's hard.

Big update girls-the doctor called me AT WORK (I came in temporarily) and said that everything looks GREAT so they are going to do the transfer on Thursday. Can we say 'emotional rollercoaster?' *sigh* I'm still only working half a day today though. hee hee.

 

[isolabella]

Thanks for all your encouragement but another BFN today!

 

[Bookwrmgal]

Thanks gals! The problem is primarily with my very emotionally abusive Mother with whom I have never gotten along with - she has always been ashamed of me for not being the bourgeois ideal daughter that my very spoiled sister is. My father, for some bizarre reason, blindly defends her despite knowing how wrong she is. The whole thing is involving my wedding blog and that I posted how sad I was that I would be wedding dress shopping on my own because the people who would go live too far away and that my family hasn't taken any interest in my wedding planning. She was embarrassed because her friends asked her about it and anything that shatters the illusion that we are the perfect bourgeois family is the worst sin imaginable.
Still. I did the honorable thing by telling them before I announced it to the world. I just wish they didn't decide to tell my brother and sister knowing that I didn't want the info to be out until my 2nd trimester. That and I wish I got a better reaction because certainly the celebration of Princess Kate being pregnant would be nothing compared to my Mother's trumpet blaring if my sister announced her pregnancy.

Rain- I'm so happy you are so close to bringing a baby home. I love how this thread has evolved into us sharing different stages and paths we are on to expand our families.

Galvan - I agree about keeping one ovary.

Terri- Less than 2 days! This is so exciting! But I thought risk of multiples increase as we get older. Or is that an old wives' tale?

Isolabella - sorry about the BFN

Kfs - sorry about AF. and about hubby's injury. I hope he doesn't need surgery to repair it

 

[GalvanBaby]

After researching surgical menopause, I have decided that it is definitely not for me! They say it is way worse than natural. I will only have 1 ovary removed and monitor the other one.

Terri, so close!! Another TTC buddy just had her ET done last Thursday. Can't wait to see your BFP in a few days! You are about to be PUPO!!

KFS and Isolabella, sorry about AF. KFS, praying for a quick easy recovery for your OH.

Rainy, that is super exciting!! You will have a baby very soon!

 

[Taurus8484]

Yay Peachy........only 2 days to transfer.......then symptom watching starts

isola - sorry about BFN...........onto next cycle

Hi kfs1 and Book

Galvan - good decision I think

 

[Rainshiny]

Kfs- big hugs and I hope your husband heals fast and your RE gets back soon. Everyone is on vacay here too.
Isola- sorry for BfN 😪

Terry- if they are going to 5 day blasts, they are even more strong and more likely to implant- I'm gonna start calling you quadomom, lol.

Galvan- good plan- u r so strong, it's inspiring.

Book- sorry they are such a pain- set your boundaries where u want and stick with it and try not to worry about what you can't control...easier said I know.

It is at least a year wait for a healthy infant... But we are gonna enjoy life in the meantime. Taurus- we didn't want to gamble our limited funds on ivf- none of it is covered by insurance.

 

[terripeachy]

Rainshiny-Whoa there...they are only implanting 3-5 day blasts. hee hee. No special names here. And yes, it does take a while for a healthy infant (you don't want a toddler? Babies have a lot going on. HA!!HA!!), but maybe one of the mothers will see something she likes about you and your gf/wife/other (I forget what you have), and choose you! Remain positive, and enjoy your baby free time while you can!

Bookwrmgal-I think that is an old wives' tale regarding multiples, but just think about it. Older moms get special help like IUIs, which is more likely to cause multiples, so maybe that's where the wives' tales come from. As far as IVF, the research has been done as far as how many embryos to place based on your age, so I think there is a less likely chance for multiples with IVF. I have read that elsewhere too. Hope you're feeling better today.

Galvan-I think you made the right decision. I hope all goes as planned with the surgery and you have a speedy recovery!

Iso-Sorry for the BFN. They are pretty terrible.

 

[kfs1]

Galvan - I'm so happy that you've come to a decision that you're comfortable with. You're amazing and I hope your recovery goes smoothly.

Taurus - How are you feeling?

Rainshiny - At least a year wait, huh? Well, it will definitely be worth the wait and in the meantime, as you said, you can just relax and enjoy life! No worrying about temping, charting, fertility meds, blek.

Terri - One day closer! What time's your appointment tomorrow?

Had my ultrasound/bloods this morning. My Dr. is actually away so I'm thinking we'll most likely just do one more round of IUI since I haven't even spoken to her in detail about IVF yet. Plus, I have enough going on with my DHs knee.

 

[Bookwrmgal]

Terri- well that's good that it's an old wives tale lol. Will be thinking of you tomorrow!

Kfs- you definitely have enough on your plate this month!

Galvan- I am glad you came to a decision you are comfortable with.

Rain- the year will fly by!

AFm- it is raining buckets here. So much flooding and I had to walk through a puddle in the parking lot so my feet are soaked for the next 10 hours until I can change them . I am already super hormonal and cross today so I think DH is afraid to see me tonight lol

 

[moni77]

Book - sorry about the wet shoes - I wore flipflops this morning (and brought my reg shoes) just in case it was that bad.

Galvan - glad you have made a decision. Good luck and hopefully you will have a speedy recovery!


AFM - scan today showed - the 3 on the right are all between 14-15mm. The left side has 1 at about 17.5 (I am thinking that is the cyst that has plagued me for the last 6 months on that side) then 5 more at the 14-15mm mark and she said there were a couple of smaller ones that could catch up depending on when we go... Doc is in the NYC office on Wednesdays so he will call me later with the new plan. My guess is that Friday is definitely out and as long as he thinks the big one is just a cyst we can prob push it to Sunday or Monday depending on my hormone levels. The PA believes I will definitely need at least one more day of the meds based on what she saw.

 

[GalvanBaby]

Thank you so much ladies!
Rainy, I don't feel strong, I feel like I am falling apart inside. I have moments where I feel like they will find more problems once they get inside, and will have to take everything out. I am not prepared for that. Then, I get scared that they are wrong and it is massive and advanced. Then, I feel confident. I keep going back and forth! I am so scared, and need to hurry up and get it removed.

 

[terripeachy]

Galvan-do you have a surgery date scheduled yet?

Bookwrmgal/Moni-sorry. I should have told you the rain was coming! I got to work before it got bad and home when it was really bad. I sat in my car for 15 minutes hoping for a break but it never came. Hee hee. Sorry you are drenched.

Kfs1-my appointment is for 12:45 tomorrow. So, I think I told you that I'm cleaning today and I found this small blue leaf filled with seeds (somehow) that I got from my college a few months back. It says to soak it in water for a day and then plant under a thin layer of soil and the seedlings should appear in 1-3 weeks. So now I'm really excited because I'll plant it tomorrow before I go to the docs and it will be fortuitous that the seedlings will appear at the same time as my BFP!!! Now, I'm no green thumb, but this would be awesome!!!! It was meant for me to clean today. I already have a pot and soil ready to go for tomorrow!

 

[GalvanBaby]

Not yet, I have to get the money up for surgery first. Here they won't operate until you have thew funds, and insurance is more expensive that medical care. I am setting up a gofundme account, so that people can help if they can and want to.

 

[Taurus8484]

Morning Ladies

Lots to catch up on…..lots happened overnight...

Rain – it will be worth the wait, until then enjoy life like you said.

Peachy – todays the day……….woo hoo!!!!!

Kfs – let us know the results of your tests. This the first time you had the CD3 tests or it is normal to do it each cycle for IUI??

Book – it’s raining here too but that’s winter here for me……….cold, wet and windy…….blah, can’t wait for the warmer weather. It’s okay, my hubby treads carefully too as he knows one wrong move could turn me homicidal at the moment

Moni – that’s good news. So potential 8 eggs, is that right. Forgive me, I don’t know anything about IVF. So a few more days of growing to go.

Galvan – They won’t operate before you can pay for it!!! That’s horrible. I feel blessed to live here, that operation wouldn’t cost you a thing. I’m sure it will be okay. Think positive.

Afm – well MIL home with son again today. I thought he was better and sent him to childcare yesterday only to have them ring me to say that he had thrown up everywhere…….sigh…………good sign though he is eating normal and his poos are now hard to thinking the diahrrea has gone and yesterday’s vomit is hopefully at the end of the virus.

Going to the Barossa Food and Wine Festival this weekend. The Barossa Valley is about an hour from me and its well known world wide for its wine. There is around 50 wineries there so we will be spending the day going to different wineries and sampling the food and wine (well no wine for me.....hubby happy as he has designated driver).....looking forward to that as long as the weather is okay.

 

[terripeachy]

Morning Taurus!!
Sorry your son is still feeling bad, but sounds like he is just about over whatever he has. Phew!

The food and wine festival sounds great! I wish I was going even if it is cold. The wine would warm me up and/or put me to sleep. Hee hee.

Yup, for you, today is the day. I still have to go to sleep and wake up, but it's almost here.

Kfs1-I forgot to ask you how you were feeling about doing another IUI? It kind of sucks since you were so ready to get started with bcp or lupron (haha), but now your DHs swimmers have one more chance! Hee hee. It seems I'm repeating myself. Plus, he can get his surgery done, or whatever, and get back to 100%.

Bookwrmgal-hope you're feeling better today.

 

[Bookwrmgal]

Galvan- That is so wrong that they won't operate without the $. Fx that you raise it quickly!

Taurus- I have heard of the Barossa Valley! That festival sounds divine. Well.. except for the not drinking. My OB did say a small glass of wine was ok on special occasions. Hope your little guy is feeling better.

Terri- do you have to do anything special to prep for tomorrow? I am so excited for you!

AFM- DH said we can go hit some museums and the Dr Seuss memorial garden in Springfield on Saturday. I think he was trying to diffuse the hormones lol. Regardless, I am looking forward to it. I love museums and I want to pose with bronze statues of Dr Seuss characters. The nausea decided to arrive late today and stay all night so I haven't been up to do research for my interview tomorrow. Guess I'll just wake up early and do it then.

 

[Taurus8484]

Yes its Thursday for me Peachy.........sorry todays the day for me, tomorrows the day for you

Book - thats great you have heard of the Barossa. We love it. We go up about twice a year and stock up on our wine collection......

 

[terripeachy]

Good luck tomorrow, Bookwrmgal! You'll do great. Just make sure you settle your stomach before going in! The museum sounds like fun. No prep. I just cleaned the house and walked to 7-11 since I don't plan on going anywhere all weekend.

I'll let you guys know how it goes tomorrow afternoon (Taurus will be dreaming at that point!).

 

[Nikki1979]

Terri - Omg, I can't believe how close you are. Good luck with the transfer and will be looking forward to your update.

 

[kfs1]

Galvan - Seriously? That's so terrible that they won't operate until you have the money. I hope you're able to collect the funds soon!!

Taurus - I hope your son continues to feel better, the poor thing. The food and wine festival sounds great! Jealous!

Bookworm - Good luck at the interview today.

Moni - Sounds like things are progressing well! Only a few more days girl!

Terri - Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay. It's your big day. Could NOT be happier.

The nurse called and said my numbers looked "fine" (didn't go into detail) so I'm starting 100mg of clomid today, which I think is double the last time (probably because I only had 1 egg) and estradiol. I go back in next Wednesday to check progress. Terri - to answer your question, I can't say that I'm really hopeful about another round of IUI and was considering just trying naturally this month but I guess if I can produce an extra egg, that would help my chances so I just decided to go for it. It was just kind of impossible to move onto IVF with my doctor not being here so I guess it was just meant to be this way. And like you said, maybe that will give us some time to get my DH's knee AND varicicole in order. In the meantime, he's promised to take his fertilaid leading up to this IUI (he's been slacking).