"impatiently waiting and complaining" IVF November/December/end of the year bumps

[septbride]

Kirst/Afam: I agree that this process does change us and puts us in a position of appreciating what we have. It may be a struggle when we're sleep-deprived and frazzled with a new baby, but we can always remember how badly we wanted this to happen and feel grateful even during the hard times. I hope, anyway! And Kirst, don't worry about your lining -- it will get thicker every day. My docs don't even report the lining thickness. I don't think it's an issue until you get right up to the day of transfer.

Michelle, GL with your scan!!

Afam, don't worry about the Menopur. Did they give you the Q-cap thingies? If so, I recommend using them. My suggestion is to put the Q-cap on, tilt the diluent bottle upside down to get as much as you need in there, and then squirt it all into the vial of powder. Repeat that process with each vial (turn it upside down) to get all the liquid back into the syringe. I don't find that Menopur burns much, but I've heard people say it helps to ice the area for a few mins. before injecting. Good luck!

AFM, shots are going fine so far. Just hanging out until my appt on Friday morning. Oh, my hubby left the Lupron sitting out overnight last night so we had to order a new vial.

Snow, Sandy, L4, Kchope, hi there! :wave:

 

[Afamilygal]

thanks Michelle! and sorry about the headaches and nausea.. that's no fun

 

[kchope]

If infertility has taught me anything, its that there is no such thing as pure excitement...

Yesterday 2 eggs were retrieved out of 4 follicles. Not sure what happened with my singleton on the left ovary I suppose it was on vacation and never materialized. When the Dr gave me the update I just remember saying 2 and bawling. I remember crying and be so out of it at the same time that I didn't get a chance to ask if I ovulated the other 2 eggs or if they were just plain empty. My Estrogen sure told another story leading up to retrieval. I guess that's a question for down the road.

So me being the worry wart you could only imagine the rest of day was just filled with disappointment and me being miserable....are the 2 eggs mature, will they fertilize, what are the friggin chances this can all work out!!!??? uggh

Today I received the fert report and it appears that we definitely have 1 fertilized and will receive another status on the 2nd tomorrow. Dr was not able to give status just yet so another night it is - please please fertilize little embie!!

Looks like I'm still alive and the game is on for another day! Please pray for us!!
xxoxoxoxoo

 

[Afamilygal]

KC- oh dear, I'm sorry. I know that must have been very upsetting and I'm sure you don't want me to say "it only takes one" but it is true and you already have at least one. but I am praying for your 2nd little embie!!! grow little guy!!! I think you will end up being one of those stories about women who don't get a lot of follicles but end up getting pg on that one or two embryos! Keep faith friend!

Sept- I only just saw your post! not sure how I missed it! thanks for the advice. My nurse said not to use the Q caps cause she said you don't get all the medicine out with it (?)
sorry about the lupron- that is maddening!

 

[michelle01]

Kchope - Massive your way! I am praying for your other embie. Will they do a 3 day transfer?

Afam - I use the q cap too; not sure why they would say it doesn't get all the medicine, I have never had any issues with it. It is funny how all FS are different!

 

[Afamilygal]

Thanks Michelle. I know, I was confused since I had heard they were awesome. but now she has scared me!
bah!

I just realized we haven't heard anything from Ash- you out there lady? did you test yet?

 

[septbride]

kchope, I'm so sorry to hear about your stressful ER. Sending hugs and thinking of your little growing embies. Here's hoping they're troopers and that two is all you need.

Afam, see how it goes with the Menopur. I started using the Q-caps because I couldn't get all the liquid out with the regular needle, but it may work out better for you. GL!

 

[L4hope]

Hi ladies! Sorry I've been mia just been really busy with work. We had one of our hearing teachers suddenly go out on leave, so the rest of us have to cover her caseload! Ugh just what I needed right now...not!! Sorry if I leave some of you out, there's just too much to catch up on.

Ash how's it going my dear?

Kchope Im so sorry for your disappointing ER! This definitely does change our perspective on being excited. I'll keep you in my prayers and hopefully your other embie fertilizes for you.

Michelle that stinks you've been feeling so bad this round of stimming. You're almost there! I go back to my train quotes.. I think I can, I think I can!

Familygal I guess you just have to go with your doc right? This is one time where we can drive each other bonkers since our docs are all a little different. I used the Q caps as I was told to to make it easier to get the meds out. I didn't experience any burning with it before. So who knows, maybe you won't either. Happy Lupron shot tonight!

Kits I agree, your lining should thicken up for you. Apparently ovidrel can help it thicken some but I would ask your doc if there's anything else you can do to help beef it up.

Sept glad things are going well with your shots. Im surprised you refrigerate your Lupron, I was told not to refrigerate Lupron or menopur. Maybe you could double check to see if it's still ok?

Sandy, Snow, anyone else I missed, hope you're having a good week!

Afm, I take my last bcp tomorrow..FINALLY!!! I have been taking Lupron since Sunday. It's weird because I almost feel more normal taking my nightly shots then when I take nothing!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Hi girls. Thanks for thinking of me. I haven't been on a lot because I got a bfn 3 days in a row and I'm just really not feeling too up to being on this site lately. I'm kind of in this "feel bad for myself" stage and I'm waiting for it to pass. I can feel it getting better today but it's still awful. My beta is in 2 days and honestly, I know it's a BFN ... I should definitely be seeing SOMETHING on my tests and I'm not so ... I've already prepared myself for that negative beta and at this point I can't wait to just meet with my doctor and talk about what went wrong this cycle and what we can do to next cycle to fix it. Oh and most importantly when we can start the next cycle, because I would like to do it ASAP!

I'm sorry for not doing personals but I'm really not in a chatting mood lately. I hope you are all doing wonderful though and getting ready for the holidays!

 

[missnicole]

I've been stocking this journal for a while. I hope you don't mind me joining? I just had my ET Tuesday and my beta in scheduled for next Wednesday! I really hate the waiting!

 

[L4hope]

Ash so sorry your hpts are negative. I understand completely how you feel. There's always a chance they could be wrong...it's not over till beta comes back. I know it's hard to believe when it's happening to you. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you are surprised on Friday with a bfp! No worries about staying away...take all the time you need. We will be here for you when you're ready!

 

[L4hope]

I've been stocking this journal for a while. I hope you don't mind me joining? I just had my ET Tuesday and my beta in scheduled for next Wednesday! I really hate the waiting!

Welcome Missnicole! Is this your first ET? How many did you transfer and was it day 3 or 5? Good luck!!

 

[Kirs_t]

Hi girls,
Just a quick one from me as I just got to work!

I just wanted to say - Kchop I am thinking of you and really hope you get good news about your 2nd embie today. You are definitely still in the game! Hope you're feeling ok.

Ash - I am thinking of you too.... I completely understand that you need some time right now. The grief is so overwhelming... take all the time you need and I am praying that your beta comes back with a positive result.

Hi to everyone else and thanks for the great posts - It was lovely to wake up this morning and read all your thoughts about this infertility rollercoaster.
Love to all xxx

 

[missnicole]

Thanks L4. This is my first ET. It wasn't as bad as I thought, although the progesterone shots aren't fun! I did a 5 days transfer and they transferred 2.

 

[Snowbunny]

Ash - I am so sorry about the negative tests. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it was a late implantation. Take all the time you need for yourself and DH...we'll be ready to cheer you on whenever you come back.

kchope - fingers crossed for your second embie. You are definitely still in the game.

kirst - this is such an emotional process. I have days when I struggle just seeing babies Your feelings are never wrong - only people who have been through this crazy journey will understand. Don't worry too much about your lining...everyone is very different. My lining never really gets any higher than 9. They told me that 'is just me' and as long as it is 7 or higher they would transfer.

Michelle - sorry you're feeling ill from the meds. You're almost there...hang tough!

Afam - I wish I could provide some help with the menopur, but I didn't take that. fx'd for Friday.

Septbride - gotta love our hubbies, eh?! Lol! Good luck Friday.

L4 - last bcp tomorrow!!!

missnicole - Welcome!

Hey to anyone I missed.

 

[Sandy83]

Morning Ladies

Kchope - So sorry to hear they only got 2 eggs, but glad to hear one fertilisied and looking forward to hearing about your 2nd one. As the ladies have said it only takes one. and sending you lots on

L4 - Yay for last BCP!

Ash - So sorry on your bfn. Its still not totally over there has been the rare case that the hpt are wrong fx'd for the beta and you get your BFP! Just take all the time you need and concentrate on you and OH thats all thats is important right now!

Missnicole - Hi

Afam - I did menopur and found it absolutely fine with mixing the medicine and got an expert at it by the end. Quick question tho what are Q caps?????????

Hope everyone else are doing well,

AFM - No update just on countdown til 26th! xx

 

[michelle01]

Ash - I am still holding out for your beta tomorrow and hoping that you will be surprised with a bfp!

L4 - Yay for last bcp

Hi missnicole! Are you testing early?

Sandy - Q caps are a plastic cap you put onto the syringe that you use to get the liquid out and then inject that into the menopur powder. Its not a needle, but rather all plastic, then once you mix the liquid with the powder, you put on the smaller needle to inject.

Praying for your embie kchope!

Kirs - How are you doing?

Hope everyone else is doing good! I have my scan in less then an hour! Hoping to hear good news

 

[Afamilygal]

Aw Ash, I'm sorry dear, this can't be easy. The girls are right, take the time you need and be good to yourself. You NEVER know so it might not be time to give up hope entirely. FX!

L4- It wasn't the Dr who advised me, it was the nurse. I'm going to try it the original way first and if it is really hard then try the Q caps. so last day of BCP eh? YAY!!!
I like that you feel more normal with the shots- I think it just means that you really like DOING something and feeling like you are helping/making an active difference. (or did you mean physically better? in that case, Idk what that means! maybe that you crazy )

Hi Missnicole! welcome and GL on wed!

Kirs- hiya! were you able to talk to you clinic about taking something for the lining?

Hi Snow! hows it hanging?

Sandy- countdown! woo!!! (I think Michelle answered your Q about the Qcaps, I've never used them before but its only for use with menopur I think)

michelle- GL with your scan!!!

afm, first lupron shot DOWN! (and only 53 to go! ) JK, I know I shouldn't think like that. Truly though I am grateful to be doing it at all. HORRAY!

 

[missnicole]

I will probably test before I go in for my beta on Wednesday! I think that I would rather know before going in?

 

[michelle01]

I just got back from my scan; 10 follies on each side...WOOT WOOT! That is more then I have ever had with any previous cycle and she also said there looks like there could be a few more. The largest is 12, there are 11's and 10's as well and they are growing evenly on each side; something that didn't happen before either; I always had a couple dominent ones before!! Just waiting for the call now this afternoon on my estrodial level.