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[karenh]

I hope everything gets worked out Karen!

I had a nightmare of an afternoon yesterday. I had bloodwork to just recheck because I had my beta last Monday. The nurse tells me last weeks beta was 1544, and then this weeks was only 2070, and that's a "cause for concern" because they expected it to be way higher. I asked her what that meant exactly, and she says it might mean an ectopic, or an imminent miscarriage. She kept asking if I had any pain or bleeding. No. Needless to say I was very upset. She said the doctor wanted me to go in for an ultrasound and repeat bloodwork on Thursday (tomorrow) to see what was going on.

I was having a horrible time trying to focus and work because I kept thinking about how much it took to get to this, and all the time and effort I wasted. Then, two hours later, my phone rings and it's the nurse "Oh my god. We are SO SORRY. THE LAB MADE A MISTAKE. Your number is actually 20,700. The lab tech did the math wrong. I still have one more person to call regarding this, but 20,700 is a good number!"

I still have to go tomorrow just to check up on things, but my nerves are pretty well shaken. I'm hoping everything goes okay.

Holy crap, I almost had a heart attack reading this! I was so sad for you, and then mad at the lab for putting you through that, but exstatic at those numbers! They are great! Good luck tomorrow!

 

[MMW430]

I hope everything gets worked out Karen!

I had a nightmare of an afternoon yesterday. I had bloodwork to just recheck because I had my beta last Monday. The nurse tells me last weeks beta was 1544, and then this weeks was only 2070, and that's a "cause for concern" because they expected it to be way higher. I asked her what that meant exactly, and she says it might mean an ectopic, or an imminent miscarriage. She kept asking if I had any pain or bleeding. No. Needless to say I was very upset. She said the doctor wanted me to go in for an ultrasound and repeat bloodwork on Thursday (tomorrow) to see what was going on.

I was having a horrible time trying to focus and work because I kept thinking about how much it took to get to this, and all the time and effort I wasted. Then, two hours later, my phone rings and it's the nurse "Oh my god. We are SO SORRY. THE LAB MADE A MISTAKE. Your number is actually 20,700. The lab tech did the math wrong. I still have one more person to call regarding this, but 20,700 is a good number!"

I still have to go tomorrow just to check up on things, but my nerves are pretty well shaken. I'm hoping everything goes okay.

Holy crap, I almost had a heart attack reading this! I was so sad for you, and then mad at the lab for putting you through that, but exstatic at those numbers! They are great! Good luck tomorrow!

God. I was furious. I get that mistakes happen, but that's a pretty big mistake. I mean, it's THEIR JOB to do math correctly. I was just happy that it was caught yesterday and I didn't have an entire night to be upset over nothing.

 

[karenh]

I hope everything gets worked out Karen!

I had a nightmare of an afternoon yesterday. I had bloodwork to just recheck because I had my beta last Monday. The nurse tells me last weeks beta was 1544, and then this weeks was only 2070, and that's a "cause for concern" because they expected it to be way higher. I asked her what that meant exactly, and she says it might mean an ectopic, or an imminent miscarriage. She kept asking if I had any pain or bleeding. No. Needless to say I was very upset. She said the doctor wanted me to go in for an ultrasound and repeat bloodwork on Thursday (tomorrow) to see what was going on.

I was having a horrible time trying to focus and work because I kept thinking about how much it took to get to this, and all the time and effort I wasted. Then, two hours later, my phone rings and it's the nurse "Oh my god. We are SO SORRY. THE LAB MADE A MISTAKE. Your number is actually 20,700. The lab tech did the math wrong. I still have one more person to call regarding this, but 20,700 is a good number!"

I still have to go tomorrow just to check up on things, but my nerves are pretty well shaken. I'm hoping everything goes okay.

Holy crap, I almost had a heart attack reading this! I was so sad for you, and then mad at the lab for putting you through that, but exstatic at those numbers! They are great! Good luck tomorrow!

God. I was furious. I get that mistakes happen, but that's a pretty big mistake. I mean, it's THEIR JOB to do math correctly. I was just happy that it was caught yesterday and I didn't have an entire night to be upset over nothing.

Me too! I am glad they caught it so fast. You shouldn't have to go through that.

 

[MMW430]

Update! Went for my appointment, had the ultrasound (one baby), heard the heartbeat, got a picture, graduated on to my regular doctor. Ivf really was the best decision I could have ever made. I would recommend it to anyone.

 

[anmlz86]

MMW- thanks for the update! I also appreciate the thumbs up for ivf. My fiancée wants to do that versus IUI but I'm slightly stubborn glad to know that people are happy with that option.

 

[MMW430]

MMW- thanks for the update! I also appreciate the thumbs up for ivf. My fiancée wants to do that versus IUI but I'm slightly stubborn glad to know that people are happy with that option.

Oh, absolutely. It worked for us on the first try. Transfered one embryo, have one baby.

 

[karenh]

MMW: Congratz!

Had my ultrasound with my RE today. Even worse than the one on Tuesday. He said he may need to put me on 6 vials a day. That is $480 a day for meds. I am waiting for him to review my blood test results and call me to let me know for sure. My next scan is Sunday. I am in a really dark place today. Fun times.

 

[~Brandy~]

Update! Went for my appointment, had the ultrasound (one baby), heard the heartbeat, got a picture, graduated on to my regular doctor. Ivf really was the best decision I could have ever made. I would recommend it to anyone.

Awesome and congrats. I hope my Ivf is as successful.

 

[babybemine]

MMW: Congratz!

Had my ultrasound with my RE today. Even worse than the one on Tuesday. He said he may need to put me on 6 vials a day. That is $480 a day for meds. I am waiting for him to review my blood test results and call me to let me know for sure. My next scan is Sunday. I am in a really dark place today. Fun times.

Hold on tight for the ride. Sometimes it goes up and sometimes it goes down but in the end the winning results is worth it. We are all here for you. Large hugs for you.

The dumb doctors office is driving me nuts. I have called 3 tmes in 2 hours and all they can tell me is that they are making their call backs. Don't they know I am sitting here at home walking around with my phone waiting for them to call me. All I need is the results from the the blood work. Give me the numbers and I will leave them alone.......aggghhh

 

[MMW430]

MMW: Congratz!

Had my ultrasound with my RE today. Even worse than the one on Tuesday. He said he may need to put me on 6 vials a day. That is $480 a day for meds. I am waiting for him to review my blood test results and call me to let me know for sure. My next scan is Sunday. I am in a really dark place today. Fun times.

I know when I was doing all the IVF medication, a lot of the drug companies had a discount program. Of course, we didn't qualify for any of them due to miscellaneous reasons, but it might be worth a look?

Or, I know one of the IVF nurses told me that some patients had contacted them stating they had medicine left over that was going to expire before they were going to be ready to use it (like...their insurance covered it, but they had to order it in larger quantities than necessary) and offered to put me in touch with them. Does your clinic have anything like that? Might be worth researching at least.

 

[Galen]

Karen- I am so sorry to hear about your hurdles this cycle. My fingers are crossed tight that those follies will pick up and GROW!

Sugarpi- good luck! no cysts!

MMW- O.M.G. I can't believe that. Thank goodness it wasn't longer until the mistake was corrected. You must have been just sick. I would have been for sure. Congrats on your healthy bean!! What's your prediction, boy or girl?

 

[Prayerful]

Hi Ladies! I haven't been on in a while. Went camping with the family over memorial day weekend and now in Tennessee with my husband while he is attending a conference. Finally have a chance to get all caught up.

Brandy - Sorry for AFs arrival. At least we'll be going through the IVF process together though! Do you know your approx egg retrieval date yet?

Mummy - I'm praying for you. You've had such a difficult journey. Really hoping you get your sticky BFP this cycle.

Lola - That is great news!! I'm so excited for you!!

Galen - Sorry for you disappointing news with the AMH. Mine was only slightly above 1 when it was last checked too. They still sound positive about my chances with IVF though, so hopefully it is the same for you.

Kel - Boo for the BFN.

Babybemine - Fingers crossed for you!!

Karen - Ugh!! I'm so sad and disappointed for you. Hoping things start turning around for you this cycle and it ends in a BFP!

Sugarpi - Good luck with the u/s tomorrow! Praying there are no cysts.

MMW - Oh! That must have been awful for you!! So glad it all turned out in the end though and that you got to hear and see the baby already for added reassurance!

AFM: I am CD14 and having been taking BCPs since CD3 in preparation for IVF. The IVF nurse never called to let me know when my first scan would be so I finally called yesterday and was given some frustrating news. I was on track to do IVF at the end of June but the lab is going to be closed for yearly maintenance that week so they are pushing my IVF back to approx July 17. So I have been taking BCPs for no reason at all! The most frustrating thing though is that the nurse didn't bother to tell me about the maintenance when I told her my cycle had started and we initially discussed the timeline. I'm so frustrated. I just don't want to wait any longer!

 

[~Brandy~]

Hi Ladies! I haven't been on in a while. Went camping with the family over memorial day weekend and now in Tennessee with my husband while he is attending a conference. Finally have a chance to get all caught up.

Brandy - Sorry for AFs arrival. At least we'll be going through the IVF process together though! Do you know your approx egg retrieval date yet?

Mummy - I'm praying for you. You've had such a difficult journey. Really hoping you get your sticky BFP this cycle.

Lola - That is great news!! I'm so excited for you!!

Galen - Sorry for you disappointing news with the AMH. Mine was only slightly above 1 when it was last checked too. They still sound positive about my chances with IVF though, so hopefully it is the same for you.

Kel - Boo for the BFN.

Babybemine - Fingers crossed for you!!

Karen - Ugh!! I'm so sad and disappointed for you. Hoping things start turning around for you this cycle and it ends in a BFP!

Sugarpi - Good luck with the u/s tomorrow! Praying there are no cysts.

MMW - Oh! That must have been awful for you!! So glad it all turned out in the end though and that you got to hear and see the baby already for added reassurance!

AFM: I am CD14 and having been taking BCPs since CD3 in preparation for IVF. The IVF nurse never called to let me know when my first scan would be so I finally called yesterday and was given some frustrating news. I was on track to do IVF at the end of June but the lab is going to be closed for yearly maintenance that week so they are pushing my IVF back to approx July 17. So I have been taking BCPs for no reason at all! The most frustrating thing though is that the nurse didn't bother to tell me about the maintenance when I told her my cycle had started and we initially discussed the timeline. I'm so frustrated. I just don't want to wait any longer!

I have the calendar all set! I am on BC to get my cycle in line so that sucks... but I start my injection on 6/14 for Lupron and 28th I start Menogon and puregon... retrieval on 7/10... Seems like forever

 

[babybemine]

hcg dropped to 16.2. I am out.

 

[Csg11779]

Dear ladies,

I wanted to thank you for sharing your journey and accepting me when I posted a few months ago. I'm sorry I haven't been back in a while. I enjoy reading everyone's good experiences and pray for everyone still trying.

My husband and I tried for about two years. I an overweight and have pcos. I used the clear blue fertility monitor and took Metformin as often as I could tolerate it. I did two awful rounds of clomid last summer and vowed to never do that again. In March I did my first femara cycle. 10mg days 3-7. Took the Metformin all month with folic acid and a multi vitamin. I use the monitor and target ovulation detection strips to verify I ovulated. When DH and I had sex I would lay in the bed legs in the air for an hour. All to no avail. AF came and went. I took 5mg days 3-7 in Aprils cycle. I didn't take Metformin or anything else. I was pretty much done. Over it. My husband and I had a huge fight non ttc related. I was completely over ttc. I felt ovulation on 5/4. My dates were off as my app flaked out but I thought I AF was due 5/15. For whatever reason I bought a HPT on 5/14. I was going to wait til after AF to gonto the dr and go back in the pill. There was a faint line. Needless to say about 12 tests that week all positive. BFP I've been to the dr but they are not able to see anything on the ultrasound yet. Hcg 5/23 was 227 and 5/29 was 3541. I'm in shock and very happy. Baby dust to all of you and I pray you get your BFPs soon! Hugs

 

[Galen]

Prayerful- I had been wondering how you were doing! Very frustrating about the cycle delay. Grrrr, I would be mad too!! Hoping the extra time gives you the opportunity to squeeze in something fun Your encouragement makes me feel a bit better about the amh, I was feeling sort of dismal there for a while. Do you just stay on BCPs until then?

Babybe- I am so sorry about your chemical. I hope that eventually you can feel reassured knowing you were able to establish a pregnancy and that the one that will stick is right around the corner!

Brandy- you start meds soon! Good luck!!

csg- that's fantastic! Congrats on your BFP!!

AFM- Interesting turn of events. Was just planning TI as usual this cycle, but ended up having a last minute IUI. My first IUI ever. Question- is the feeling of fullness and cramping normal after IUI?

Follies ended up bigger than they like them though usually at trigger, 25-30 range. Does this mean they are too big/old/can't be fertilized?

 

[karenh]

Babybemine: I can’t believe they won’t just tell you your results, why would they waste the time having to call you back? That is ridiculous. Sorry you have to deal with that. Also, I am so sorry that your little bean isn’t sticking. That is so painful. Take some time to grieve and heal. We are all here for you.

MMW430: I asked our pharmacy about a program I heard about and they said they automatically apply it. How is it still $80 a vial then?!? Ugh! I should talk to the nurse about people with left over medication. Thanks.

Prayerful: You have got to be kidding! What is up with the medical staff these days! I can’t believe you have to be pushed back a month. I am so sorry and angry for you.

Brandy: That does seem like forever, but hopefully it will go quickly. I can’t believe how fast May went. I am excited for you to start your IVF journey and I hope you have your BFP at the end of this round.

CSG: Congratulations on your BFP!

Galen: Congratz on your first IUI! What made you switch? Yes bloating and cramping is normal after and IUI. I hope this worked for you!

AFM: I started a second job yesterday because we could really use the extra cash. Now I am exhausted and will probably be all summer. Oh well, I can make it.

 

[kel21]

Karen sorry you are not responding well I hope they can find cheaper drugs for you!

babybemine sorry about your bean fxd you get your sticky bean soon!!

prayerful sorry about the push back! that is rude of them to make you wait longer!

Good luck brandy!

galen gl on your first iui!!

congrats csg!!

congrats mmw on your sticky bean

sorry if I missed someone

afm- had my femara check yesterday. I asked my dr if we could up my dose since I will only be doing 2-3 more months and then we are done. He said with my prog being so high on the first month that we would just be asking for trouble if we upped it. So.... no go. But he did agree to recheck my prog lvls just to make sure I am still responding well!

 

[MMW430]

Karen- I am so sorry to hear about your hurdles this cycle. My fingers are crossed tight that those follies will pick up and GROW!

Sugarpi- good luck! no cysts!

MMW- O.M.G. I can't believe that. Thank goodness it wasn't longer until the mistake was corrected. You must have been just sick. I would have been for sure. Congrats on your healthy bean!! What's your prediction, boy or girl?

Babybemine: I can’t believe they won’t just tell you your results, why would they waste the time having to call you back? That is ridiculous. Sorry you have to deal with that. Also, I am so sorry that your little bean isn’t sticking. That is so painful. Take some time to grieve and heal. We are all here for you.

MMW430: I asked our pharmacy about a program I heard about and they said they automatically apply it. How is it still $80 a vial then?!? Ugh! I should talk to the nurse about people with left over medication. Thanks.

Prayerful: You have got to be kidding! What is up with the medical staff these days! I can’t believe you have to be pushed back a month. I am so sorry and angry for you.

Brandy: That does seem like forever, but hopefully it will go quickly. I can’t believe how fast May went. I am excited for you to start your IVF journey and I hope you have your BFP at the end of this round.

CSG: Congratulations on your BFP!

Galen: Congratz on your first IUI! What made you switch? Yes bloating and cramping is normal after and IUI. I hope this worked for you!

AFM: I started a second job yesterday because we could really use the extra cash. Now I am exhausted and will probably be all summer. Oh well, I can make it.

Karen sorry you are not responding well I hope they can find cheaper drugs for you!

babybemine sorry about your bean fxd you get your sticky bean soon!!

prayerful sorry about the push back! that is rude of them to make you wait longer!

Good luck brandy!

galen gl on your first iui!!

congrats csg!!

congrats mmw on your sticky bean

sorry if I missed someone

afm- had my femara check yesterday. I asked my dr if we could up my dose since I will only be doing 2-3 more months and then we are done. He said with my prog being so high on the first month that we would just be asking for trouble if we upped it. So.... no go. But he did agree to recheck my prog lvls just to make sure I am still responding well!

Galen - Honestly, I have no idea. I'm not sick or anything. I've mostly been just really tired, so it's almost as if I didn't know that I was pregnant because of everything, I wouldn't know. I don't really "feel" pregnant, if that makes sense?

Karen - Ugh I know. Our discount program was so stupid. You had to make combined a really low amount of money. If we made that little money, we wouldn't have done ivf. I hope something works out for you.

Kel - Thank you!

 

[~Brandy~]

MMW: Congratz!

Had my ultrasound with my RE today. Even worse than the one on Tuesday. He said he may need to put me on 6 vials a day. That is $480 a day for meds. I am waiting for him to review my blood test results and call me to let me know for sure. My next scan is Sunday. I am in a really dark place today. Fun times.

FX for you! Please let us know how the next one goes