Clomid & male factor infertility

[MySillyGirls]

Pink, actually, there was a just a published study that IVF children are taller. Go figure! No, the girls across the street are not at all smaller. They might be a little shorter than my girls but their mom is 4'11 and I am 5'10. LOL! And, actually they excel in learning. The youngest is reading chapter books at age 6! (They also go to a really progressive private school). The little boy a few doors down is the product of an egg donor and ivf. He is the exact size he should be

 

[Mamamirfy]

Wow, so many IVF babies in your hood. Our baby is going to be tall too...I'm 5'10" and hubby is 6'2".....just hoping they (did i say they?) come out on the smaller side. No 10 lber's for me, thanks. Actually, DH and I weighed the exact same weight when born. 7.13

I did my trigger shot last night. NO more needles for moi!!! How exciting. It's going to feel good not to have to jab myself tonight. We're heading to the clinic tomorrow morning for 830 and our appt is at 9am. Here's a question....do you think it would be ok to have a glass of vino in between when they take them out and put them back in? I don't feel like I had a proper goobye to alcohol....just a glass or two, nothing crazy. What do you think?

 

[MySillyGirls]

I absolutely think it is a-ok to have a few glasses of wine between collection and retrieveal! I did! (of course, i didn't get preggers). Truly, i don't think it hurts.

 

[hopefulchick]

Hey Pink,

Not sure if you remember me from the Clomid Virgin thread....
Just reading through your thread and see that you are pregnant. Congratulations Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy!!

Yes ofcourse i do! thanks very much...how are you getting on? xoxo

Glad you are doing well! Not so good news over my way, found out DH has low everything (less than 1 million sperm, no motility) We just came from having an ultrasound of his testicles. The tech told him that the right one was fine but seemed to be a bit of blockage on the left. So right now I am pretty unsure of what our next step is.?!?! Doing a 2nd analysis in the next couple of days.

 

[pink32]

Hey Pink,

Not sure if you remember me from the Clomid Virgin thread....
Just reading through your thread and see that you are pregnant. Congratulations Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy!!

Yes ofcourse i do! thanks very much...how are you getting on? xoxo

Glad you are doing well! Not so good news over my way, found out DH has low everything (less than 1 million sperm, no motility) We just came from having an ultrasound of his testicles. The tech told him that the right one was fine but seemed to be a bit of blockage on the left. So right now I am pretty unsure of what our next step is.?!?! Doing a 2nd analysis in the next couple of days.

aww im so sorry to hear that hopeful.....my hubbies sperm was low too (15 mill) hence y we decided to go straight to IVF / ICSI....maybe you should get some advice info on that...it really isnt bad at all...i think we think it's going to be really bad and i thought it was fine.....take care hunni and keep me posted xoxoxo

 

[pink32]

Wow silly there are a few iVf kiddies around you, and glad they are all healthy and tall.

mirfstar - so happy for you can wait to hear how many eggies they retrieve tommoro...make sure you let us know immediately....i def think its fine to have a glass of wine or so....my FS nurse use to say have a glass or 2....i didnt have any but they say its fine.....come to think of it i havent had any alcohol or coffee for over 3 months now,.........i thought i'd miss my coffee but i havent been too bad at all...

I had my scan today girlies.....awwww we saw the little munchkin and he/she measured 1 day ahead of schedule which technically makes her / him due on my birthday....i must say that would be the bEST birthday pressie ever! heart beat was great at 165bpm and measuring 3.2cm.....it was soooo cute.....the ultrasound lady was sooooooooo nice she even did it in 4d for us and gave us piccies tooooo.....i'll post some when i get home as i dont have the attachment to my phone to post right now.....anyways, i'm so glad we went it was really beautiful to seee our little munchkin again.....DH kept referring to the baby as HIM - whilst he wants a girl too......well i dont' think i'm going to find out the sex of the baby (well i want to stay strong and have a surprise) i found out for the boys and would love to now have a surprise...i think it would add some excitement to the day not knowing.....i'm the most inquisitive person i know, thats why it would be amazing for me to hold out....lol...

thanks for listening to and i hope u both have a great weekend...

p.s mirf dont forget post no of eggs on collection....GOOD LUCK HUNNI i'm thinking of you! xoxoxoxo Oh - Me and hubbie are the exact same heights as you and ur hubbie too....

 

[Mamamirfy]

Are we all 5'10"? That's crazy...... Have we discussed this before? I'm having Deja vu.

I will absolutely post the number. Will I know before I leave? Eeeeek I'm excited!

I looping that you got to see your babe today, u must be on cloud 9. A birthday baby would be amazing....when's your birthday?

Have I mentioned my love of coffee? Going to be tough but there isn't anything I wouldn't do to get a healthy babe.

I should be back by noon my time

 

[Mamamirfy]

Hi girls - updating on way home. They got 7, let's hope they are all mature. I'll write more when lm not so stoned. Xo

 

[pink32]

Fantastic news about ur eggies babe... They should call u daily with progress can't wait to hear how the little potential babys are going!!!!)

Yeh I was pretty happy yesterday seeing hub, it was very cute... He/she was sleeping but we got to see the little arms n legs it was really nice....

Im bout to go to the hairdressers to get my hair done and were off to an engagement party tonight.... No one knows im pregnant so we'll see if anyone asks me or whether they think I've just put on wait... Lol...

Hope ur enjoying ur weekends.... Oh n my birthday is 19 June....

Talk soon girlies.... Xoxo

 

[Mamamirfy]

I can not wait for the call tomorrow. Im just so eager to see how many are mature and fertilizing. My follies werent that big at last check so we shall see.

Ohhhh lucky girl, getting your hair done Will anyone piece it together because you aren't drinking....that would be the dead give away for me at a party. You're nearly 10 weeks!!!

Lesley - I might indulge and drinky tomorrow eve, I think I deserve it after all this and it could be a very long time until I get to have one

 

[MySillyGirls]

Hi ladies!! Wow the 5'10 thing is weird! Lol. Pink, I am so glad u were able to see your little bday present. Hopefully, this allays ur fears!

Miranda, congrats on the eggies!! Do post as soon as u hear about how many fertilized! You did ICSI correct? On my retrieval, we got 6. Will ur doc do a 3 day transfer if necessary? Hugs!! Enjoy that cocktail!!

 

[Mamamirfy]

They just called!!!!! Out of the 7, we had 6 that were mature, they injected (we did ICSI) the 6 and 5 of them are now fertilized. She was sooo sweet on the phone. I'm so happy....I only knew for sure that 2 follies were at a big enough size to have mature eggs so I was nervous. I can't wait for the next call. My FS does 3 day and 5 day transfers. All depends on the number they said.

The tall thing is odd...all my close friends are shorty's. Where were you two in high school when I looked like the giant of the pack.

 

[Mamamirfy]

I love the embryologists. They say they'll call before noon and they call at 9:45. Maybe the know people are eagerly waiting beside the phone.


All 5 are still going strong, she said they are of good quality and that she's optimistic that we wil reach Day 5 but they call us tomorrow morning to let us know if we need to come in. She said by Day 2 they should be at least 2 cells and I have 2-2 cells, 1 -3 cells and 2-4 cells. She also said "I see that you want two transferred so we will keep an eye closely to get you your best two either tomorrow or Wednesday."

I'm soooo happy. I was worried that one wouldnt make it and it would bring my odds to have any to freeze way down. I'd love to have one to freeze.

Did the progesterone make your guys bb's hurt?

 

[pink32]

hey girls,

thats great news on ur eggies mirf! so you are getting 2 transferred - i think you're going to get those twins you have always wanted....keep us posted on progress.

Well girlies, we went to this engagement party on Sat nite and i was bored out of my brains...i couldnt eat (because everything was soft cheeses and deli meats and pates etc) then the main meals were all meat and wasnt cooked well at all....So i had a bit of the salads (which there was only one and a bit of garlic bread / pizza) and was starving the whole night.....To top it off everyone kept hassling me because i wasnt drinking and that is very odd for me -i will always have a drink of something at a party.....AND to top it off i had a splitting headache - had paracetamol which didnt help - so then they were like "here we've got stronger painkillers have it!" i'm like "no its ok it should pass" how annoying were they all i just felt like telling then to leave me alone but i guess when they dont know they were just trying to help....

no one asked me if i was pregnant and trust me i look it....my boobs are huge and my belly is preggo looking too...Everyone was looking at me but nobody was game enough to ask.....lol.....they're probably thinking is she pregnant or just put on weight!

So i finally ate when we got home at about midnight....

Yeh my boobies were sore from the progesterone too mirf! Have yours gotten bigger too?

are you bloated?

hope you guys had great weekends xxoxo

 

[MySillyGirls]

Hey, girls! Miranda, that is exactly what I had! 6 mature, 5 fertilized...I think. Did you get a call today to tell you how they are doing? HOW EXCITING!!!

Yes, the progesterone made me feel cruddy. Ugh. Especially the bloating.

So, we made it through the wkend with my little nephews. Whew. I think I have a few more gray hairs, but, I still want to have a 3rd child, so that is a good sign!

 

[Mamamirfy]

Pink - You're not allowed to eat soft cheese either? Waaahhhhhh. We went for sushi toinght..i ate all the salmon sashimi I could and washed it down with a glass of white...not the best but Sushi restaurants never have the best booze selection.

I would be irritated too about everyone at the party but like you said...they were just tryin to help. Maybe they kept offering to see if you would fess up, good for you for being strong!

Ok...glad to hear im not the only one with the bloating...it's bad. As for the boobs,...they are sooo sore but have they grown? I hope not. I already wear a G36....yup you read it correctly a G. All my friends always say "what's gonna happen to you when you get pregnant" I have no idea and I am terrified. I should do a boob watch pic each week along with bump pics to see what my body is actually capable of.

Lesley -Here's what they said today.....about growth :I have 2-2 cells, 1 -3 cells and 2-4 cells. They will call me tomorrow morning in case they take a turn and I need to come in for transfer. Otherwise it's a 5 day transfer on Wednesday.

So glad to hear that you and your family made it out alive with the two pint sized terrors and most importantly you're still wanting a third baby Brave woman!

 

[MySillyGirls]

OK...girlie...I am a triple D. Good times...lol

 

[Mamamirfy]

Hahaha I say g because I buy them at a specialty bra store but I bet a triple d would do the trick. Whatever size they r always in my way! Did they get even bigger when preg? Or sorta level out? This cracks me up, all tall and now this in common.... Too funny.

 

[MySillyGirls]

Yes. They got bigger when I was pg. Hhahahaaa! It was crazy. I have thought about a reduction if this ivf thing doesn't work.

 

[Mamamirfy]

Noooooooo....I was hoping you were going to say "no, they stayed the same." I know, I have too, I have a bad back....noone in my family is small. BUT normally I'm probably a bit smaller but I have gained 20lbs with all the infertility stress...and besides me butt it went straight to my chest. I'll have to go to the states for big maternity bras....they make everything bigger in the states. I love it! anyway...nuff boobie talk.

I'm sitting here very impatiently for the phone to ring...to see if I'll be going in today or not.

UPDATE:I tell ya, these embryologists sure are prompt. they have just called to let me know that we will be doing a Day 5 transfer. She said that out of the 5 I have 2 x 7 cells and 2 x 8 cells. She said one is at 3 cells so she's assuming it stopped growing at 3 cells. But she said they are all either Grade 1 or 2 and it would be too hard to decide which are the best two to transfer. She also said I need to really think about if I want to put two back in because there's a very high chance of twins because the quality is so good. Hrrrmpph. What's a girl to do? I don't think I can go through this allover again, we always had 2 in our heads and well....I just want two! I'm soooo happy...it would be lovely to have one to freeze just in case. 2 more sleeps til im PUPO!