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

[beaglemom]

Terri - I do not even want to HEAR about your dumb Orioles!!! We are not holding out much hope for NY. However our pitcher who was supposed to get us there was injured & he is coming back...maybe he can pull us through to the wild card.

Also - that is what my husband is saying...hmmmm

Erin - I have had a cycle here or there funky like you...just when I am expecting normalcy it screws me up. But the other thing is I was not stressed at all this month...so no idea why the delay. Plus no meds. Ugh. I plan to stop by & buy some frer...I have cb digital & wondfos at home.

Also feeling very excited for you. I know this will be it...especially since you are surrounded by some much positive energy!!!

I hope everyone else is doing well.

Let me ask everyone's opinion on one thing...getting ahead of myself. For someone who typically has a normal cycle, when would you go to a dr for a blood test if no AF & no bfp? I am thinking 21 dpo. That ould be a week late.

Oh & my husband says he took care of business this time...that is why no AF. He is too funny. I am trying not to get my hopes up. Sometimes I wonder how crushing it is to him. Hopefully he is like me & knows if not this month, then next month. We have been on the aggressive train for a year now...I am ready to switch trains already!

 

[beaglemom]

Erin - I forgot one other thing. Yes I always get the brown spotting. Sometimes up to a week before AF. This time it started on 12 dpo i think...lasted a day or 2 I think. But nothing today & I think it started to go away yesterday. Again...so frustrating!

Oh my god...funny side note. My mom just started trying to use skype. So I am in the class (empty because of lunch). She skypes me...first I can't see her...then she can't see me...I see she is driving...then she says I am just trying to add you to my contacts. It should add you now, right? Oh my.

 

[brighteyez73]

Hello ladies,

Hope everyone is doing well. It would be wonderful if af would stay away but… . yes we have been pg naturally before but with my blocked tube and hubby's now low sperm count the odds are slim but we are ok with that. If I am pg this cycle it would be super cool. If not I want af to hurry up and come so we can move forward. We went to our last class today which was the injection class. It was really nice and we found out the insurance approved the IVF so we are really ready.

 

[brighteyez73]

Beaglemom - that is so funny LOL… your mom trying to use skype. Your hubby is funny but he may be right fx'd for you.

 

[brighteyez73]

ERose - I am so excited for you everything is going to go great! BFP dust too you with a healthy baby!

 

[brighteyez73]

Booger - LOL did you drink the coffee?

 

[booger76]

Erin - I'm not sure how I missed you this morning! I usually get distracted while typing these things so you must have posted while I was typing.

Good luck tomorrow - but you don't need luck. This is it! I'm so excited for you. Sitting through these TWWs with you ladies is almost as bad as going through one myself.

Brighteyez - I didn't drink the coffee but maybe I should have!

Terri - Well, the Yankees stink and aren't likely to make it to the playoffs so I have no trouble pulling for the Orioles if that's the case. Glad you found some towels. Hehe.

Beagle - I can't believe your Mom was trying to Skype while driving. Oh my, indeed!

 

[brighteyez73]

Booger - LOL, if its fertile grounds than it may have helped can you send me some when you go back.

 

[moni77]

Yay Erin -tomorrows the day!!!

Hi to everyone else!

 

[JCM]

Good Luck, Erin! Sounds like a perfect day. Mine was at 1pm so I took my sweet time getting there too!

Oh Amy sorry about your crazy cycle. So frustrating when you wanna get the show on the road!
Kfs, thanks! My pups are my little babies! I'm obsessed.
Beagle, I'd demand a blood test so you could move forward. You're not on P now so you have no control over AF at this point. A week late is late enough for a drs office I'd think!
Terri, hope you feel better! Chicken noodle soup! My fav!

I woke up this morning with lots of AF cramps in my lower back. Then I pooped and I felt fine. Lol started progesterone and estradiol last night so maybe the tricky P has me cramping already? I feel good though now. Some small sharp pains on the left side of my tummy but that's about it. On and off for about 20 mins. Maybe it's gas. Hahahahaa ohhhhh this is so fun

 

[terripeachy]

ERose-Hope all goes well today. We're rooting for you (as you know). Just take it easy and eat something yummy for lunch after the procedue.

Jen-I often tell my husband when he's mad to just 'poop it out.' We always get a good laugh out of that, so I laughed about your cramps. Are you going to test before your beta on the 26th? If so, when? hee hee. Yes, the modified tww is a long one when you do IVF. I hear ya.

 

[kfs1]

erose - Thinking of you today! Hope you have a nice relaxing morning and a nice lunch afterwards.

Jen - Ugh. The dreaded symptom watch. The loooongest wait ever.

Met with the urologist yesterday. He seems CONVINCED that the surgery will help to improve the quality of my DHs swimmers and also confirmed that the surgery would NOT be coded under "fertility" but "medically necessary" which is great because it won't eat into my fertility $. But there are 2 problems: 1. We're having trouble finding a surgery date since my DH absolutely cannot take any time of of work (he's a teacher and started at a new school this year.) We were hoping to schedule during one of his days off next week (rosh hashanah) but it's a no go. So, we may have to wait until later in the year. The other issue is that it takes 3-12 months (more likely 6-12) to see an improvement! So either way, I'm definitely going to move forward with IVF once I get my insurance crap figured out. But at the same time, I want him to do the surgery in case IVF doesn't work out. Plus, it would be nice to be able to possibly conceive our second naturally down the road. I know, I know - getting ahead of myself here. Need to focus on the FIRST baby first.

 

[beaglemom]

CD 1 for me...then I just called my dr & I cannot walk in at 7:30 for my baseline. He set me up for 9:15...but I am going to walk in anyways. Not like I can come in to work & then go to my appointment...so if I have to sit there until 9, so be it. I am no worse off...only better off if I get in earlier.

So an extra trip to where my dr is...where I just WAS for class...and not able to just walk in...all for a cycle where I don't even think a baseline is that important. Whatever...seems like I am going to have a shit day today.

 

[terripeachy]

When is your baseline beagle-tomorrow? Sorry for AF finally catching up to you. I feel a little icky today like she wants to show up, but she's just playing around. I am still starting my injections on Friday either way. Ooh, i have to make my u/s appointment. I guess I better go do that.

kfs1-Boo on timing issues. Here it seems like the kids are always off school for one thing or another, so hopefully your DH is forgetting about a holiday somewhere or other (fall break? ha ha) and he can find a date. 3-12 months recovery isn't bad in the GRAND scheme of things, but yes, thinking ahead is always great, and try IVF in the meantime. You never know.

 

[brighteyez73]

ERose - I pray all works out in your favor today!!! Sticky bean for you!! FX'd

 

[JCM]

Kfs, does hubby have a varicocele? If so, that should be an easy fix! My DH had a vasectomy reversal and it was possible he would develop one but he got an infection instead. Poor guy. I felt so bad for him. 3 months seems forever but right after DHs surgery, we couldn't bd for 4 weeks and I thought for sure I'd get the least amount of sperm ever out of him but turned out he was actually at a normal count! It was months later that his count started going down so he worked his butt off to get an amazing number only to find out that I seem to be the problem too. Like Terri said, my stepkids are always off of school! They have fall break in October. Maybe that's an option? That would be awesome!

Haha Terri, I like that. Anytime DH feels sick I just say "you probably have to poop. Go try."

I had a rough sleep last night. Up from 3:30 til 6 and then slept another hour. I had....HEARTBURN. But I did eat a pepperoni pizza last night. I think I'm just so anxious. I think I may test sometime next week. I'm just afraid if that damn trigger shot tricking me. Last iui it stayed for 12 days after I took it. Such a horrible trick. This time I took 7k instead of 10k though. Plus lupron. That was last Monday so by this weekend I should be clear of it right?

 

[booger76]

Good luck, today Erin! I hope all goes well and your transfer is a breeze.

Jen - Oh, the joys of the TWW. Maybe this one won't be too bad since it's a little bit shorter? Glad you felt a little better after your trip to the bathroom.

kfs - That's good news from the urologist. I'm sorry that you guys can't schedule it right away, though. It's always something, it seems. At least they will code is as medically necessary so that your insurance should cover most, if not all, of it? I can't remember off the top of my head but do you have to wait until the new year to get all of your insurance stuff figured out? You're making forward progress at least and that's always a good thing.

Brighteyez - When I go back tomorrow, I might have to try some of the "fertile grounds" just for some good luck.

Terri - Are you feeling any better today? Yes, I'm in Spokane. Have you ever been through here? It's not a terrible place to be. I'm not sure I'd ever want to live here (but that's any city for me) but it's kind of nice to be in a city for a few days. Yesterday evening I went and checked out one the city parks that has these huge flower gardens. I'll post a couple of pictures. I was drooling over the dahlia garden. Aren't you scheduled to start stimming tomorrow?

Beagle - I'm sorry your day is starting off in a crappy way. At least we are getting towards the end of the week. Thank goodness. Maybe you can treat yourself to a nice coffee or something after your appointment to lift your spirits.

It appears like things are progressing quite nicely for me. Nurse called again yesterday afternoon to say to keep doing what I'm doing. My estrogen had gone from 173 on Monday to 676 yesterday. She said they'll know more after tomorrow's scan and blood work how close to my original schedule we'll be (originally scheduled for retrieval on Tuesday next week).

Question for you ladies: At what point during your stimulation phase, if at all, did you start noticing/feeling pressure or mild pain in your ovaries? I can definitely tell they are getting bigger. It's not terrible but if I have to bend over to pick something up, it's not comfortable. Just wondering how I'll feel closer to retrieval if I'm already noticing a change.

Today is DH's birthday. I feel bad for being away but not too terrible as he already got his present (new camouflage, haha!) and I left him a card before I headed out of town. He's not big on sweets so he won't miss not having a cake/cupcake or anything (where as I would be devastated to not get my sweets. I would go get myself some. ).

 

[JCM]

Soooo I did something dumb. I tested today. Way too early I know!!! I was bored and it was my 3rd pee of the day. So I get a faint line on a dollar test. I had 7k of Novarel for my trigger plus a little bit of lupron. I read the half life for Novarel is 23 hours. So, that would mean I have 6.8 left in me today. 6.8! I mean, is that enough to give me any line at all? I'm crazy. I'm insane. But you guys already know this so I feel like it's fine. All I can really do is test in another day or two right?

Whyyyy did I do this! When I had my iui I triggered with 10k of pregnyl and that crap stayed in me til 11 days after the trigger and today would be day 11. I feel like this line is darker than that one was. Ugh! I have some hope but I know it's possible it's the trigger. Dammit, ivf! Why do you do it to me!?

 

[Amy1976]

Erin - YAY!! Today is the day!! I hope everything goes perfect. Best wishes to you!!

brighteyez73 - I'm just like you, I'm just ready for AF to come so I can start my IVF cycle.

beaglemom - I'm just like you as well, ready to switch trains already!!! Parents and technology are soo funny sometimes. Although teaching my dad how to use an iPhone almost killed me lol. It's been over a year and he still has problems using it. He often calls me using facetime when he isn't meaning to, so he holds the phone to his ear and I get to stare at his ear drum LOL.

terripeachy - I'm sorry you're getting sick. That's a bummer. How are you feeling today?

booger76 - yes I live in a high drought area. I didn't even think of the drought affecting the wild life's food supply. I just thought it would affect their water supply. It's sad actually.

JMC - My dog is my baby too, and she follows me everywhere also. I love it though. I couldn't imagine my life with her I don't know much about trigger shots and testing, but FX's that this is the real deal for you!!!!!!!!

kfs1 - Yes I use OPK's and I temp. Until today, I had no positive opk and no spike in temperature.

AFM - I finally got a positive opk today (CD 24) so I will probably O tomorrow or the next day. I usually O 36 - 48 hours after positive opk. So that will be CD 26 for me. Just crazy. *sigh* I wish I could get excited about trying to conceive naturally but our RE gave us about a 1% chance naturally (only 5% if we did an IUI). So the odds really aren't in our favor.

 

[brighteyez73]

Amy - I know right!?! It can't come quick enough. When is af due for you?