First time IVF - Started Lupron last Thurs - Would Love some Buddies

[beaglemom]

I did feel a little twinge/cramping Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. But who knows. I worked Friday and all weekend pretty much went about my normal routine, minus exercising. Working today, although I do work from home and I don't have to go out to do too much today. Just to pick up some court paperwork. We got about 7 inches of snow last night and it is all supposed to freeze tonight. My car is currently parked in two inches of melted snow, it got rather warm today, so tonight and tomorrow should be interesting.

I just saw you are in PA. My husband has family in York. We like that area. My husband has grown close to his cousin & uncle the past few years. And it is about an hour & a half from my sister. We considered moving. But then the winter hits & we are like oh yeh...that's why we stay put Stay safe in the snow. If it snows here it always freezes the next day which is where the trouble comes in.

 

[Babywhisperer]

I used FRER this time around. With Jack I used test strips that I got online, super cheap ones. Both times I took the test and didn't look until later.

Have faith Beagle and wait until at least 5dp6dt...maybe even wait until that night.

 

[ERosePW]

beagle, i just checked my old posts, and it looks like I actually didn't test until around evening time on 4dpt. I was thinking it was early afternoon, but apparently I had managed to hold out until around 5-6pm. And that was the really faint line too. 4dpt is still super early, regardless of what time it is. But just thought I'd let you know... if I had tested that morning, I dont think I would've had a line.

 

[moni77]

Step back from the tests ladies - wait a couple more days - you can do it!!

I'm home with a snow day - lots more snow and ice then last weeks "blizzard". Oh well, I was supposed to go in for a scan today but postponed to Wednesday when the roads were still pretty bad. Car is in the garage again - this time I am glad!

Anyways, FXed for all!

 

[brighteyez73]

Hello ladies,

How is everyone doing?

Terri - did you go to the doctors?

Moni - be careful, we had a little snow showers. We were wishing for more than 1-4inches but it was fine.

I have new transfer date of 3/16/15 but it is what it is. AF started today and she is kicking butt! So I start BCP's on Wednesday and stims on the 26th. So just patiently waiting

 

[beaglemom]

Hello brighteyez...sorry for your delay.

I am starting to feel pretty shitty...literally...lol! Sorry...I didn't plan that...just came out that way. So I don't think I said on here, but I was feeling crummy when I went shopping, so I got a mt dew & twix. So many things wrong...no breakfast, no drinking cold beverages...but I just needed to splurge after my test. When I was in the store I had to go to the bathroom. And now that I am home I have gone 3 more times. M stomach is cramping like in an upset way. Sometimes this happens if I drink/eat a lot of sugar on an empty stomach. But I don't think this morning was enough to cause that. So I just had a late lunch. Now I am on the couch laying down just not feeling good at all.

 

[ERosePW]

beagle, the beginning of first-tri blahs maybe! Hehehe! Here's to hoping the crappy feelings are good signs!! I bet they are!

brighteyez, so good to hear from you! Sorry you got delayed again. But very happy that you gave an update and that you're still moving forward. I'll change your date on the front page.

 

[LadySosa]

OK, 'nother dumb newbie question...FRER??? What does that stand for?

Hey Brighteyez! Good to hear from you. Sorry for the wait, but I'm excited for you! It will be here before you know it!

Beagle - Ugh! Sorry you're not feeling good. Make sure you hydrate well - it's amazing how fast the runs can...em...drain you. Sorry, not a good visual.

I know we've talked about this before, but what was everyone's consensus on drinking leading up to a FET? I've cut back quite a bit, but still enjoy a glass of wine every few nights/week. My nurse said a glass a night is ok. I'm just wondering if I should cut back completely a week or so before the transfer...

 

[beaglemom]

First response early result pregnancy test.

We are not big drinkers so didn't drink much. But I think a glass here and there is fine.

 

[ERosePW]

Ladysosa, I think I was drinking a little on football Sundays and the occasional Happy Hour. I went out for Happy Hour 5 days before transfer (I think i had 2 glasses of wine), but if it had been closer, I probably still would've gone. I would've just limited it to 2 drinks or so, but not real sure if even that matters!

 

[terripeachy]

I called the nurse and she said to wait one more week and then I can go for bloodwork/us if no AF. I also want to call and schedule a follow up appt. for anytime between now and then. If AF arrives in two weeks I'll have plenty of time to call insurance/follow up and get CD3 bloodwork.

The party was great but the Pats can suck it. We had all Seahawks fans here and there was too much food. Yay!! I was worried about not having enough but I made plenty and everyone brought more than enough other stuff even though I said that they didn't have to. I'll be eating party food for a week! The loaded waffle fries and tots were a huge success.

Sars/beagle-so excited for both of you!! Your testing a lot does make me nervous though. I definitely couldn't do it. I am scared to test with my cyst even though the two I've taken have been negative. So much pressure.

Hi to everyone else!!

 

[Amy1976]

Beaglemom - I'm sorry you're not feeling well. I tested at 9dp5dt and my line was really light so I know for a fact it would have been a negative at 4,5,6 maybe even 7dpt. It's still so early for you so don't let yourself get down.

LadySosa - On my fresh cycle I stopped drinking weeks and weeks before I started stimming (at the advise of my RE). But I've been drinking on the weekends lately (I love wine too). I haven't decided when I'll stop. I'm kind of conflicted on that. I was thinking I would stop when I started my meds, which is tomorrow but now I'm thinking an occasional glass on the weekend shouldn't hurt lol.

AFM - I had my baseline appointment this morning. Everything looks good and I start my Estrace tomorrow. On a sour note, they retested my TSH and it came back at 4.08 it was 2.8 when they tested it 6 months ago. So my RE has put me on synthoid, so another medication to add to the list of others lol.

 

[Amy1976]

Terri - Does that mean you've decided to give it another go?? (please say yes, hee hee)!!

 

[sars930]

Beagle, We are about an hour-and-a-half from York. I grew up in Philadelphia and now live about 45 minutes north, smack dab in between Philly and NYC.

LadySosa, I know you asked about FET, but for what it's worth I did drink leading up to the retrieval and transfer.

 

[sars930]

Beaglemom - I'm sorry you're not feeling well. I tested at 9dp5dt and my line was really light so I know for a fact it would have been a negative at 4,5,6 maybe even 7dpt. It's still so early for you so don't let yourself get down.

LadySosa - On my fresh cycle I stopped drinking weeks and weeks before I started stimming (at the advise of my RE). But I've been drinking on the weekends lately (I love wine too). I haven't decided when I'll stop. I'm kind of conflicted on that. I was thinking I would stop when I started my meds, which is tomorrow but now I'm thinking an occasional glass on the weekend shouldn't hurt lol.

AFM - I had my baseline appointment this morning. Everything looks good and I start my Estrace tomorrow. On a sour note, they retested my TSH and it came back at 4.08 it was 2.8 when they tested it 6 months ago. So my RE has put me on synthoid, so another medication to add to the list of others lol.

Amy, boo to another medicine but it is probably good to know now so they can monitor/regulate it. Exciting for the baseline appointment.

Terri, glad your party was a success!

 

[terripeachy]

Amy- sucky about synthroid but at least you can still get started! Yeah.

The only reason we're moving forward is because I have insurance money remaining. If I was out of $, I'd be done with IVF. Hopefully this time we can get a few more frosties so I can affordably pay out of pocket. I guess you should be thankful that I'm cheap and want to get all my money out of my insurance company! Ha ha. Oh and I want to see what this cyst is all about. Not sure what my regular girl doctor would do. I'm not sure she has u/s capability in her office so it doesn't hurt that I'm already in cahoots with the fertility specialist.

 

[beaglemom]

Terri - glad you are moving forward. Are you or husband on any supplements? If I ever have to do this all again (if I have the money) I will def spend 2-3 months ahead of time taking the egg & sperm quality supplements more religiously. I figured if we were doing IVF it didn't matter...at least the sperm side...nothing ever found wrong with my eggs. But I think I would have had more get to the biopsy stage if the sperm sample was better quality.

How much insurance do you have left? Do they cover the multiple cycles with a refund clause some REs offer?

Stomach still feeling uneasy. But I ate a full dinner...hope I don't regret it. I will try to drink some more water too. I have not really had diarrhea...just going to the bathroom a lot. So I am not worried about dehydration. Weird side note...my cat keeps coming up to me. We have a 1 yr old cat & he is super social. He misses us when we are gone & things like that. Likes to be in the bathroom when we shower. He usually sleeps with my husband when he does get in the bed which isn't too often. Most of the dogs are on my side so he avoids it. But last night as soon as the dogs got up to eat he was in the bed. He also jumped up when my one dog jumped out to go to the bathroom earlier. And when I woke up this morning he was in the cat bed in my room. Usually he is chilling in the living room. I am probably reading in to it...but my husband thinks it is a good thing.

 

[booger76]

Hi ladies!

It's been busy around here today!!

Beagle - Sorry for the BFN but as you know, it's early. Hoping your tests turn to BFP in the coming days.

terri - Hooray for you giving it another go in March! That's next month!! I think this next time around it your golden ticket. It just has to be. Your party food sounds delicious, as always. I might have to get the recipe for the loaded waffle fries/tots. Sounds like good comfort/party food!!

Amy - Wahoo for your good baseline! We are IVF partners in name and medications alike. I've been taking synthroid for a few weeks now. I set an alarm to take it about 2 hours before I usually wake up in the morning. So far, I think it's helping - not sure if you had any symptoms of being hypothyroid or not. I noticed everyday around 2:00 pm I would start crashing big time - that has pretty much stopped here lately. But who knows, maybe it's a placebo effect. Either way, I'm enjoying not feeling like the walking dead in the middle of the day.

sars - I'm hoping your test turns to BFP here quickly too! Being in limboland is no fun. It's enough to drive anyone batty. Good luck!

babywhisperer - Isn't it so lovely to have the house all clean?? I just love it. I need to do a scrub down here soon too.

Brighteyez - Sorry for your delay! I hope this in between time passes quickly for you.

LadySosa - I am still imbibing occassionally. I wasn't told I couldn't and I figure I'm going to have to stop here soon enough so I just have a beer or glass of wine if I feel like it.

moni - Stay warm and dry! I wish we were getting your weather. I know how much it sucks for a city when you get these big dumps of snow. Can't wait to hear how your scan goes on Wednesday.

jkb - Glad to hear those tests are staying dark!!

Erin - Are you still feeling good?? I hope so.

Hello to Jen, kfs, knitgirl, and Mrs. W! I can't go back any further now in the thread.....hard to keep up these days. I hope you're all doing well!

As for me, still just waiting and shooting up Lupron in the evenings. AF came and went in the lightest and shortest way ever. I'm not complaining. I'll start my estrace and baby asprin on Thursday. We went backcountry skiing again on Saturday. It was absolutely gorgeous. The prettiest day yet this year. The snow was terrible but it was so pretty out it didn't matter. I have attached a picture so you can get a taste of the mountains!

 

[ERosePW]

Terri, I'm soooo excited that you're giving it another go! You have no idea how happy that makes me. Funny how we become so emotionally invested in each other. So is your cyst causing any pain?

Booger, gorgeous pics! So pretty. Glad AF came and went and that you get to start your protocol on Thursday! Very exciting. I am still feeling better, for the most part, thanks for asking. Pretty sure any exhaustion I feel now is just from pregnancy. No more heart racing, or jitteriness, or getting out of breath just from taking 2 steps! So regular exhaustion is a cake walk compared.

Beagle, sorry you're still feeling crappy. Hopefully you'll wake up feeling all better tomorrow.

Amy, sorry about the new meds. I know that's probably frustrating. Yours is complete opposite of mine... Yours is 4.08 and mine was 0.23..... Crazy, the different directions someone's thyroid can go in! I'm sure you're excited to be starting your protocol tomorrow though! Yay!

 

[beaglemom]

Went to bed with cramping and waking up to it. I can't tell if it's abdominal or uterine. Feels like I feel during af. Hoping it is all just leading up to a second line.