Femara Friends!

[~Brandy~]

Super excited for you Kwag! Thats totally awesome

Karen- you're a trooper I wish the best for you with the injections. Dont worry about helping me you already do... The fact you put up with excessive whining on here is commendable. I dont do it in the real world haha... so when I am on here it's because I have to bitch and moan. So just the mere fact you put up with me is great~

 

[Prayerful]

Karen - I haven't heard much about Menopur either, but I have heard of Gonadotropin. I thought that was just a generic term for all injectables. I hope it works for you. 25% chance is great!! Sorry I don't have any experience with IVFmeds.com.

Sugarpi - We are officially at the 2 year mark now.

AFM - AF is well on the way toward arriving and should be here in full force by morning or late afternoon at the latest. I'm actually excited though because I now get to move on to IVF and will *hopefully* have a real chance at conceiving!

I finally got to speak to the IVF nurse today and found out my general timeline. I will start BCP on CD3 and will stay on it for 15-22 days. At some point during that time I'll have an u/s and when they deem that I'm ready I will start Lupron injections, while continuing BCP for 5 more days. Not sure when or what but then I will start another injection to stimulate follicles. Apparently the whole process will take about 5.5 weeks, then I'll have my transfer!! That should be near the end of June. So ready!!

 

[karenh]

Thanks prayerful! We have decided not to use IVFMEDS so thanks anyway! Good luck with your IVF! I am so excited for you!

got me today . That is ok though because we have our appointment to start the injectables today! I hope it goes well. I am not too worried, just a little nervouse. We have decided if this round doesn't work we are taking a break. We have been TTC with medical assistance for over a year now and DH is worn out. He can't take the stress, which I understand. We are going to take some time to work on getting healthy physically, mentaly, and emothionaly. Maybe think about and save up for IVF or adoption.

 

[MMW430]

Thanks prayerful! We have decided not to use IVFMEDS so thanks anyway! Good luck with your IVF! I am so excited for you!

got me today . That is ok though because we have our appointment to start the injectables today! I hope it goes well. I am not too worried, just a little nervouse. We have decided if this round doesn't work we are taking a break. We have been TTC with medical assistance for over a year now and DH is worn out. He can't take the stress, which I understand. We are going to take some time to work on getting healthy physically, mentaly, and emothionaly. Maybe think about and save up for IVF or adoption.

Just think positive! I have a feeling this will work for you!

I do have a question for you. How did you know what you were having an ectopic? Did you have pain?? Or was it just from the beta results? I don't have any real reason for wanting to know short of being curious.

 

[karenh]

Thanks prayerful! We have decided not to use IVFMEDS so thanks anyway! Good luck with your IVF! I am so excited for you!

got me today . That is ok though because we have our appointment to start the injectables today! I hope it goes well. I am not too worried, just a little nervouse. We have decided if this round doesn't work we are taking a break. We have been TTC with medical assistance for over a year now and DH is worn out. He can't take the stress, which I understand. We are going to take some time to work on getting healthy physically, mentaly, and emothionaly. Maybe think about and save up for IVF or adoption.

Just think positive! I have a feeling this will work for you!

I do have a question for you. How did you know what you were having an ectopic? Did you have pain?? Or was it just from the beta results? I don't have any real reason for wanting to know short of being curious.

I don't mind sharing, really I am an open book and love to share. I never really had any pain out of normal twinges and things, which honestly I AWLAYS have no matter where in my cycle so I am sure that is just in my head. My Betas weren't good from the start so the put me on bed rest the first weekend I was pregnant and said to come back again monday. They had dropped so they said I would miscarry. I did bleed later that week. It was like a normal period for me, they are on the heavier side. I thought that was it. They follow hcg back down to zero though so I had to keep going back. My hcg stated to clime and at one point it did double. It never got about 500 though. I had three ultrasounds throughout and they could never find anything in my uterus or my tubes. They said they think it could be in my abdomin somewhere thay couldn't see. I had the methotrexate at 8 weeks so if there was something where it should have been they would have seen it.

 

[MMW430]

Thanks prayerful! We have decided not to use IVFMEDS so thanks anyway! Good luck with your IVF! I am so excited for you!

got me today . That is ok though because we have our appointment to start the injectables today! I hope it goes well. I am not too worried, just a little nervouse. We have decided if this round doesn't work we are taking a break. We have been TTC with medical assistance for over a year now and DH is worn out. He can't take the stress, which I understand. We are going to take some time to work on getting healthy physically, mentaly, and emothionaly. Maybe think about and save up for IVF or adoption.

Just think positive! I have a feeling this will work for you!

I do have a question for you. How did you know what you were having an ectopic? Did you have pain?? Or was it just from the beta results? I don't have any real reason for wanting to know short of being curious.

I don't mind sharing, really I am an open book and love to share. I never really had any pain out of normal twinges and things, which honestly I AWLAYS have no matter where in my cycle so I am sure that is just in my head. My Betas weren't good from the start so the put me on bed rest the first weekend I was pregnant and said to come back again monday. They had dropped so they said I would miscarry. I did bleed later that week. It was like a normal period for me, they are on the heavier side. I thought that was it. They follow hcg back down to zero though so I had to keep going back. My hcg stated to clime and at one point it did double. It never got about 500 though. I had three ultrasounds throughout and they could never find anything in my uterus or my tubes. They said they think it could be in my abdomin somewhere thay couldn't see. I had the methotrexate at 8 weeks so if there was something where it should have been they would have seen it.

I hope what you're doing now is going to work.

I have to admit, I partially wanted to know (even though I was telling myself that it wasn't the reason) because I keep getting this weird random twinge of pain below my belly button, and to the left. It's not bad pain. On a scale of 1-10, it's probaby a 1 (or even less). I'm a big baby, so if I'm saying that, it's really nothing. It doesn't last long...but it keeps happening.

It's just driving me crazy, because I don't feel like this is normal. I don't have my beta until Monday, and I don't want to be a crazy person and call them yet. I'm just SO used to everything ttc going wrong. I really, really, want it to stick.

 

[karenh]

Thanks prayerful! We have decided not to use IVFMEDS so thanks anyway! Good luck with your IVF! I am so excited for you!

got me today . That is ok though because we have our appointment to start the injectables today! I hope it goes well. I am not too worried, just a little nervouse. We have decided if this round doesn't work we are taking a break. We have been TTC with medical assistance for over a year now and DH is worn out. He can't take the stress, which I understand. We are going to take some time to work on getting healthy physically, mentaly, and emothionaly. Maybe think about and save up for IVF or adoption.

Just think positive! I have a feeling this will work for you!

I do have a question for you. How did you know what you were having an ectopic? Did you have pain?? Or was it just from the beta results? I don't have any real reason for wanting to know short of being curious.

I don't mind sharing, really I am an open book and love to share. I never really had any pain out of normal twinges and things, which honestly I AWLAYS have no matter where in my cycle so I am sure that is just in my head. My Betas weren't good from the start so the put me on bed rest the first weekend I was pregnant and said to come back again monday. They had dropped so they said I would miscarry. I did bleed later that week. It was like a normal period for me, they are on the heavier side. I thought that was it. They follow hcg back down to zero though so I had to keep going back. My hcg stated to clime and at one point it did double. It never got about 500 though. I had three ultrasounds throughout and they could never find anything in my uterus or my tubes. They said they think it could be in my abdomin somewhere thay couldn't see. I had the methotrexate at 8 weeks so if there was something where it should have been they would have seen it.

I hope what you're doing now is going to work.

I have to admit, I partially wanted to know (even though I was telling myself that it wasn't the reason) because I keep getting this weird random twinge of pain below my belly button, and to the left. It's not bad pain. On a scale of 1-10, it's probaby a 1 (or even less). I'm a big baby, so if I'm saying that, it's really nothing. It doesn't last long...but it keeps happening.

It's just driving me crazy, because I don't feel like this is normal. I don't have my beta until Monday, and I don't want to be a crazy person and call them yet. I'm just SO used to everything ttc going wrong. I really, really, want it to stick.

Twinges and cramps are actually normal in early pregnancy. Your body is producing hormones that cause your ligaments to loosen and stretch. That could be what you are feeling. It is probably normal. I know how nerve racking it can be though. Hopefully the weekend can be distracting and Monday will be here before you know it. I pray that everything is normal and you have a normal pregnancy.

 

[MMW430]

Thanks prayerful! We have decided not to use IVFMEDS so thanks anyway! Good luck with your IVF! I am so excited for you!

got me today . That is ok though because we have our appointment to start the injectables today! I hope it goes well. I am not too worried, just a little nervouse. We have decided if this round doesn't work we are taking a break. We have been TTC with medical assistance for over a year now and DH is worn out. He can't take the stress, which I understand. We are going to take some time to work on getting healthy physically, mentaly, and emothionaly. Maybe think about and save up for IVF or adoption.

Just think positive! I have a feeling this will work for you!

I do have a question for you. How did you know what you were having an ectopic? Did you have pain?? Or was it just from the beta results? I don't have any real reason for wanting to know short of being curious.

I don't mind sharing, really I am an open book and love to share. I never really had any pain out of normal twinges and things, which honestly I AWLAYS have no matter where in my cycle so I am sure that is just in my head. My Betas weren't good from the start so the put me on bed rest the first weekend I was pregnant and said to come back again monday. They had dropped so they said I would miscarry. I did bleed later that week. It was like a normal period for me, they are on the heavier side. I thought that was it. They follow hcg back down to zero though so I had to keep going back. My hcg stated to clime and at one point it did double. It never got about 500 though. I had three ultrasounds throughout and they could never find anything in my uterus or my tubes. They said they think it could be in my abdomin somewhere thay couldn't see. I had the methotrexate at 8 weeks so if there was something where it should have been they would have seen it.

I hope what you're doing now is going to work.

I have to admit, I partially wanted to know (even though I was telling myself that it wasn't the reason) because I keep getting this weird random twinge of pain below my belly button, and to the left. It's not bad pain. On a scale of 1-10, it's probaby a 1 (or even less). I'm a big baby, so if I'm saying that, it's really nothing. It doesn't last long...but it keeps happening.

It's just driving me crazy, because I don't feel like this is normal. I don't have my beta until Monday, and I don't want to be a crazy person and call them yet. I'm just SO used to everything ttc going wrong. I really, really, want it to stick.

Twinges and cramps are actually normal in early pregnancy. Your body is producing hormones that cause your ligaments to loosen and stretch. That could be what you are feeling. It is probably normal. I know how nerve racking it can be though. Hopefully the weekend can be distracting and Monday will be here before you know it. I pray that everything is normal and you have a normal pregnancy.

Ugh I hope so. I wish I could just let myself relax, and enjoy it. Of course my obsessive googling does NOT help matters!

 

[Galen]

Prayerful- that's great news!! Much luck to you! Keep us posted on the details!

Karen- sorry about AF. Hope your class goes well and all fingers crossed for your injectable cycle! Good luck!!

My understanding about menopur is that it also contains LH, whereas Gonal-f and Follistim are just FSH. Does the same thing though, but some people need the extra LH

MMW- I'm sure all is well, only a couple days until your beta right?! It is sooo hard not to worry, I know.

 

[Prayerful]

Karen - Where did you decide to get your meds through? Hopefully you found somewhere relatively affordable. I think it is great for you to take a break if you and DH feel you need it. We all know TTC is stressful and weighs on us physically, mentally, and emotionally. But my prayer is that the injectables will work for you this first try!

MMW - Relax, and enjoy this time!! I know, its easier said than done, but you will drive yourself crazy thinking that way. Just believe that everything will be perfect - because it will!

Galen - Thanks for clarifying on the Menopur. Despite 2 years of TTC I am still so clueless sometimes! How are you doing? Where are you at in your cycle right now?

AFM - AF arrived for me today too. I'll begin my BCP on Sunday, and hopefully in about 6-7 weeks I'll be getting my BFP!! I truly hope I'm not setting myself up for extreme disappointment but I am just so excited every time I try a new treatment and this one is the Big Guns! It is hard not to be optimistic...

 

[karenh]

Prayerful: I totally understand. It is so hard not to get excited about moving to a new protocol and having hope it works. I really hope this will be it for us.


I had my baseline scan yesterday while I was at my class. My lining is still 7 so it still needs to go down. My estrogen was 18, they said that was good. They have never checked so I am not sure. I had six follicles on my left ranging from 3-6. They couldn't find my right ovary so they are assuming it will be about the same. I picked up our meds yesterday, I start them tomorrow. I am excited, but also nervous because what if they don't give me the right dose and this doesn't work? We only have one shot. Oh, well. I need to just have faith that God is in control.

 

[Galen]

Prayerful- Ahhh, well, I have just been around this block a few times It IS very exciting about your new protocol, and it sounds like they are moving you through without delay, which is fabulous!! Wishing you so much luck!!! I think you should have faith and be reassured...if the major issue in your ttc is the sperm thing, then you've got it covered going this route! Here's to your 2014 baby!!

Karen- Ditto for you! Glad you are moving right into things! Sounds like your follicle count was good! I still get nervous every time. I wish I had a secret for that, but I don't. Just vent here whenever you need to!

AFM...I'm cd 5, day 3 of injections only for this one last try before IVF. I'm going to be traveling for a wedding next weekend, and will still be doing the shots, they suggested I take Bravelle with me because it travels easier. I am doing Follistim now. I have no experience with Bravelle. Anyone else?

 

[Prayerful]

Karen - I'm so excited for you with your new protocol too. It sounds like you've got a good start with at least 6 good follies.

Galen - Thank you, thank you, thank you for your encouraging words!! Trusting God and praying you are right, and I will be holding my little one in 2014!

I've never used Bravelle. I hope it works well for you though and that you enjoy the wedding!

Lola - Thinking about you. Hope everything is going well!

 

[LolaM]

Im just waiting, we have our case # and licensing worker who will review our file and let us know if anything is missing. Im at the moment trying to bargain with AF, ive got 2 more days before she is to arrive, so I need her to stay the help away for just a bit longer!

 

[~Brandy~]

My chart looks like its trying to go Triphasic ... But BFN on a Frer this morning.

 

[LolaM]

My chart looks like its trying to go Triphasic ... But BFN on a Frer this morning.

its still EARLY!! chart looks good but i can tell you triphasic means nothing until your test is positive, so keep thinking positively

 

[~Brandy~]

My chart looks like its trying to go Triphasic ... But BFN on a Frer this morning.

its still EARLY!! chart looks good but i can tell you triphasic means nothing until your test is positive, so keep thinking positively

Ya thats why I am not freaking out I have never had a triphasic chart... However, I am chalking it up to meds.

 

[LolaM]

My chart looks like its trying to go Triphasic ... But BFN on a Frer this morning.

its still EARLY!! chart looks good but i can tell you triphasic means nothing until your test is positive, so keep thinking positively

Ya thats why I am not freaking out I have never had a triphasic chart... However, I am chalking it up to meds.

I had several months in a row with a triphasic chart and nothing-nada-zip-zilch-zero

 

[karenh]

Good luck Brandy, I don't know anything about charting so I don't even know what y'all are talking about. Hopefully your BFP is just around the corner.

Lola, you are geting closer! I hope it moves quckly for you and I hope AF holds off for a little.

I did my first injection last night. The medication was a little painful. I had a dream that I got a REALLY strong BFP. I hate dreams like that becuase now I already want to be done with the shots and the tww and know. I still have a month. Ugh! Also, we have decided to do the shots a 10pm because of DH school schedule and what not, and we wake up at 445 am. I am exhausted.

 

[~Brandy~]

BFN this morning but there's still time.