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

[booger76]

jkb - We must have cross posted. Sorry you're dealing with this!!! Sometimes nurses just don't know how to say the right thing. I hope you get some answers as to what is going on soon.

 

[jkb11]

jkb - We must have cross posted. Sorry you're dealing with this!!! Sometimes nurses just don't know how to say the right thing. I hope you get some answers as to what is going on soon.

Thanks booger- I just want to make sure I'm doing everything I can. Positive thinking chica! You're gonna get that positive Are you still gonna hold out on testing? I admire you girls that can do that.

 

[LadySosa]

Good morning ladies! Happy Friday!

Jkb - sorry you're dealing with this. Hang in there chica, I am sure it is nothing! I hope you get an answer soon! I know it's easier said than done, but try to remain calm.

Beagle - good luck today! Can't wait to hear how it goes!!

Mrs W - It's hard when you don't get as many as you'd hoped, but the others are right, it only takes one! I got 45 eggs retrieved, and I was on cloud nine! Then after the 5 days they dwindled down to only 4. I was pretty bummed at the amount of attrition. But, I know I only need one good one.

Afm - more bloodwork and u/s. My lining was at 8! Just barely. Yay! So now I am waiting on a call from my nurse with the blood test results. I'll know at that time if/when we can schedule the transfer. She said it will likely be Thursday, Friday or Saturday. So we shall see. I am starting to feel anxious ladies!! This is it!! it is starting to feel real!

 

[Babywhisperer]

Monthly u/s's are fairly routine for high risk pregnancies. Being 39, IVF, thyroid issue makes me borderline, if I had multiple losses I would be deemed high risk for sure.

Ah, that's right, I forgot about high risk pregnancies... Ya know, you've got me thinking about this now... I'm 38, IVF, and 2 chemicals in the past. I have friends over 35 who were seeing a high risk specialist simply due to age alone. Two of them had IUGR where baby didn't have enough room to continue growing, so both were either induced or had c-sections a few weeks early. I'm beginning to wonder why my OB wouldn't suggest I see a high risk doc. Does this normally only come up further into the pregnancy? Not that I want to have to see one, but with my friends' situations (even though IUGR has nothing to do with age) it does make me wonder which OBs recommend it and which don't.... any thoughts?

My Dr is not just a high risk obgyn, but he has high risk patients and non high risk patients. Chemicals don't really put you in the high risk category. Health history like high blood pressure, clotting issues, and other more serious issue play a far more critical role. I am borderline due to my thyroid, age, fertility issues, and a procedure I had when I was younger that could have compromised the integrity of my cervix. I know friends who are high risk and they have a lot that has to be monitored very closely like diabetes. I chose this Dr due to his background in high risk obstetrics, and based on the recommendations of a few people. I found out after I started going that it is the same practice that J Lo used...not that it really matters, but she can have any Dr she wants and she chose the founder of this practice. At the end of the day they monitor my thyroid more often and I have appts every 4 weeks. I had an easy pregnancy with Jack, just an awful delivery. I love 3 of the Drs there but def not the one who delivered Jack, she is full of herself. For whatever reason I always hear that people who have a hard time getting prego have easy pregnancies or an easy delivery. I had an easy pregnancy. Jen you might have an easy delivery girl!!!!

As a side note for ladies with cramping, water, water, water. We need 2x the amount of water than normal due to the increase in blood. Drink at a minimum 80oz a day. Most cramping is from dehydration. I always hear while at the Dr them telling nurse to call the patient back and tell them to drink more water.

Thanks babyw. I am definitely staying super hydrated. I'm having more spotting today. Just called ob office back and asked to have a dr call me. Wondering if I should do an extra crinone?? Yesterday the Rn that called me back pissed me off. Her comment was "well if it's going south there's nothing you can do about it" I'm not wasting my time fooling with idiots like her anymore. I know it's not a genetic issue due to PGS. I was at 76 oz of water a day but have bumped it up since the cramping started.

I know it doesn't help to hear the nurses say that, but that's exactly what they said when I had a bleed at 7/8 weeks. They said if something is happening it will happen, and there is no preventing it. They did stress the fact that the blood would be very bright, heavy, clots, and the pain not just cramping but very intense.

What color is the spotting? Brown or light pink more often than not is really nothing to worry about.

 

[jkb11]

Lady! Yay for the lining being 8!!!! Do you prefer a certain day or are any of them good for you? We are gonna have a lot of bfp coming up

 

[jkb11]

Sorry baby w we were posting at same time. Yesterday it was light pink today was more red. I'm not having pain today but was yesterday and last Sunday and the Thursday before I had intense sharp pains but then the US on Wednesday everything was fine. My blood pressure has actually been really good to the point that I think I need to lower my meds. I have appt with my primary care dr in a few weeks but I think I'm going to ask my ob to refer me to a high risk because they would be better at managing than a primary doc.

 

[LadySosa]

The sooner the better! Haha. I am hoping for Thursday.

It's funny ever since this morning I have this weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. Like excitement but nerves at the same time. I am having a hard time focusing on work!

 

[Amy1976]

Happy Friday Ladies...

jkb11 - Can't they let you come in for an ultrasound? Seeing and hearing the heartbeat would put you at ease. What a witch nurse. I'm so sorry you are dealing with this.

Beagle - Can't wait to hear about your appointment.

LadySosa - Yay for your lining being at 8!! So exiting, you're getting so close

Mrs. W - Did you do regular fertilization or ICSI? Sorry if you said already and I missed it. Two is still a good number. There are many woman who are only left with a few or less on the day of transfer and are now pregnant. I know it's hard to not be disappointed though.

Booger76 - I am feeling the exact same way you are!! I don't feel anything at all either. And my mood jumps from hopeful and positive to discouraged and doubtful. I remained much more positive through my last 2ww. I don't know what the difference is this time. I keep telling myself, it's only been 3 days, relax. *sigh*

 

[jkb11]

The sooner the better! Haha. I am hoping for Thursday.

It's funny ever since this morning I have this weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. Like excitement but nerves at the same time. I am having a hard time focusing on work!

that's completly normal! I would be worried if someone wasn't a little nervous. We are trying to be responsible for a sweet little life hope you get your wish and get to go Thursday!

 

[jkb11]

Happy Friday Ladies...

jkb11 - Can' they let you come in for an ultrasound? Seeing and hearing the heartbeat would put you at ease. What a witch nurse. I'm so sorry you are dealing with this.

Beagle - Can't wait to hear about your appointment.

LadySosa - Yay for your lining being at 8!! So exiting, you're getting so close

Mrs. W - Did you do regular fertilization or ICSI? Sorry if you said already and I missed it. Two is still a good number. There are many woman who are only left with a few or less on the day of transfer and are now pregnant. I know it's hard to not be disappointed though.

Booger76 - I am feeling the exact same way you are!! I don't feel anything at all either. And my mood jumps from hopeful and positive to discouraged and doubtful. I remained much more positive through my last 2ww. I don't know what the difference is this time. I keep telling myself, it's only been 3 days, relax. *sigh*

I just had a US on Wednesday so I doubt they would do another one this soon. I am concerned about stoping my meds... I am supposed to start weaning next week. I think I will extend a little extra by just using what is remaining.

I remember being 3 days after and that was the hardest point for me. Because it's still to early for symptoms or a test. Hang in there girls! You're almost there!

 

[beaglemom]

Here he is. I could see the heart but not hear it. Another scan next week and then I am off to the ob.

 

[LadySosa]

Oh wow! So cool Beagle! He looks like a little bean!

 

[jkb11]

Adorable! Congrats beagle!! Isn't it amazing seeing that little flicker

 

[moni77]

Yay!! Great pic!

 

[booger76]

Yay, Beagle!!!!!

 

[terripeachy]

Woohoo beagle!! Derek looks awesome. How happy was your mom?? How happy are you!??

 

[LadySosa]

Yeah! Transfer scheduled for Thursday! Yeehaw! I am so excited!

 

[jkb11]

Yeah! Transfer scheduled for Thursday! Yeehaw! I am so excited!

Awesome news lady!!!!! enjoy your last non prego weekend

 

[beaglemom]

jkb - your nurse is dumb...ignore the negative & stay positive. It is true nothing you can do either way, so staying positive certainly doesn't hurt anything. One of the youtubers was told over & over her spotting meant not viable. She cried her eyes out. Got doubling betas & had to BEG for progesterone which she had on her 1st pregnancy. Got her P & a new dr I think...now she is like 24 weeks. Stay positive.

Booger - I know how hard this is. I was convinced it would work up until I transferred. I was convinced it failed & all the money was for nothing. Shows what I know. The negativity is normal...just keep picturing him (or her) burrow in. And remember the cramping can be a good thing. A lot of us are still having cramps. I don't know if it was the pregnancy, but the days before a positive I was on the couch all day with abdominal cramping & going to the bathroom.

Amy - ditto to you except I am sure you are more anxious because of your loss. But just remember Erin. You last embryo was probably just not normal. That's what the cause of most early ms & cp. Odds are the ones you put in this time are keepers

 

[beaglemom]

My mom thought everything was just amazing. I told her about pgs but she still asked the dr how did they know the sex. The dr did not give us a pic. When I was getting dressed I remembered. I saw it on the machine so I told my husband to grab a tech to ask if we could rip it off. She ripped it & printed another one for my mom.

I have to admit I was not overly emotional. I think because I see the 2 lines on my test & I have been sick every day almost 24 hours except when I sleep. So I have been living with it. Not to mention the slight changes in my body.

But my husband was AMAZED. So glad he was there. He got a video but it was really short. He was so mad at himself it was so short. I said he would get another one next week & he was like yes but this was the FIRST one. So now he seems really protective...more so than before. We got burgers for dinner & he was like seeing that makes me want to go out & buy a ton of vegetables. We have to take care of him. He is so funny!

So another FYI...I am to stay on my estrogen & progesterone until 10 weeks. She didn't mention weening off or anything. She said your body starts making it's own at 10 weeks...you are probably okay at 8 weeks, but we just don't want to do that. Makes sense...since an FET really is so manually produced. So your body probably needs time to work up to a normal functioning point. No blood work today. Seems like they would check that.