IVF/FET in Aug'13' - Aug'14' buddies wanted!!*13 BFP's!!**Updates on first page**

[Goldfish]

Bunyhuny oh no, I'm so sorry to read about your little one!! You sound so amazingly calm!
Samsfan I think it's good to walk around a little (nothing too strenuous) after transfer as it's supposed to increase blood flow! You're still got days to go, so you're still in it!
chickadee Ok since you asked: it's a bad idea to use third morning urine! there's still a few more days so hang in there, it could still happen!
Hanawana oh no sorry to hear that!!
Pleasant and the other ladies starting - good luck to you all!

AFM, my light bleeding from last night got worse and feels like AF. I'm still bleeding now and the longer i bleed the less hopeful i am. I can't really believe this is AF though?! I'm only 6dp5dt today and the nurse said to wait a few days to test, and to keep using the progesterone just in case. I'm not ready for this to be over yet!!

 

[MeganScott]

Pretty sure I've just come on.....can't believe it can't believe I didn't even make it to test day sat

What happened Hana? You started bleeding?

Yeah I've had AF pains since transfer tues, brown spotting fri night, red spotting sun am and this morning, and I've just come home from work to what looks like start of period, a lot heavier than spotting.

Hana, even if it feels like AF is here, and you're bleeding, I still have hope for you hon

A) Its too soon after transfer to be AF

B) Many women are known to actually BLEED and not just spot at the time of implantation, this sounds more like implantation bleed than AF.

Did you have any struggle at the time of transfer? (I have an oddly positioned uterus, and my RE has to hit a bump when he inserts the catheter for transfer, which invariably causes a lot of cramping and heavy spotting post ET too)

What form of progesterone are you on? Crinone and similar vaginal suppositories irritate the cervix, and are known to cause bleeding and colored messy clumps too! Could it possibly be that?

Don't lose hope hon, I've read and been told by my RE's office that its very common for IVF'ers to bleed inspite of BFPs !!!

It ain't over till its over !!

 

[Chickadeedee]

All great points Megan!!!!

As for me, I've been catching up on old TV shows on Netflix and my current obsession is Greys Anatomy. Just watched an episode from season two I think and HOLY UGLY CRY BATMAN!!! This is exactly the reason I DVR'd the last Glee episode and haven't watched it yet... I'm afraid of my ugly cry face!!

 

[MeganScott]

I learned my lesson and won't be testing again. I want to hang on to a possible positive for as long as possible...

Megan - just a note to say Thank You for being such an amazing cheerleader

You're welcome Chickadeedee, and I'm glad you're going to hold off from the POAS testing, because False positives/negatives can really drive you nuts! I'm cheering to hear your BFP results in 3 days!!

AFM, my light bleeding from last night got worse and feels like AF. I'm still bleeding now and the longer i bleed the less hopeful i am. I can't really believe this is AF though?! I'm only 6dp5dt today and the nurse said to wait a few days to test, and to keep using the progesterone just in case. I'm not ready for this to be over yet!!

Goldfish, I'd say ditto here, from my post for Hana... IVF'ers are known to bleed despite BFPs. 6dp5dt is just too soon to be AF IMO.

Stay positive hon... its not over yet!!!

 

[Goldfish]

Thanks meganscott, I'll try to stay positive. As you say it's not over yet!!

 

[Disneyfan88]

I have my lining eval appt in a couple of hours. I'm very nervous since it thinned out the last appt. That's never happened before.
I hope everyone is doing well and staying positive.

How did you lining check go today? I hope that things are progressing nicely.

Hi Ladies,

Started my IVF injections last week, doing my first scan on Wednesday.
This is my first round of IVF and hopefully the last. We have been TTC for 14 months now and I have PCOS, Endo and had a cyst that was removed 6 months ago. Hubby has low Sperm count and low mobility.

I am not sure what to expect, have been told by Dr to drink at least 3L of water a day and to avoid all antihistamine, anti-inflam and no aspirin. No coffee or tea or even flavored water. I am not a big fan of water so this is punishment for me.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated seeing as I am so scared I do something wrong...

Good luck with your stimming and your scan! I've been drinking plain, room temperature or hot water since July, so I can sympathize on the lack of beverage options. There's a really great group of ladies here -- feel free to throw any questions our way! We'll try to answer them as best we can.

I caved and tested. BFN. So much for that! I think I'm to stunned to cry. I had really high hopes.

It's still early -- you're definitely not out yet! Hang in there, darling!

Pretty sure I've just come on.....can't believe it can't believe I didn't even make it to test day sat

I agree with MeganScott -- I think it's too early to be AF. I'm praying that your bleeding is implantation-related.

Bunyhuny oh no, I'm so sorry to read about your little one!! You sound so amazingly calm!
Samsfan I think it's good to walk around a little (nothing too strenuous) after transfer as it's supposed to increase blood flow! You're still got days to go, so you're still in it!
chickadee Ok since you asked: it's a bad idea to use third morning urine! there's still a few more days so hang in there, it could still happen!
Hanawana oh no sorry to hear that!!
Pleasant and the other ladies starting - good luck to you all!


AFM, my light bleeding from last night got worse and feels like AF. I'm still bleeding now and the longer i bleed the less hopeful i am. I can't really believe this is AF though?! I'm only 6dp5dt today and the nurse said to wait a few days to test, and to keep using the progesterone just in case. I'm not ready for this to be over yet!!

Goldfish, it sounds like you are experiencing exactly the same thing as Hanawana. I'm praying that the bleeding is nothing more than implantation bleeding or progesterone-related. Hang in there and try to stay positive.

AFM, I just got back from acupuncture a little while ago. I go back again on Thursday. The acupuncturist seemed pleased with "everything", whatever that means. I hope that's good. He told me to continue eating lots of protein. I return to the real world (work) tomorrow. The mini vacation was nice while it lasted. Hopefully they won't stress me out too much with all of the work that's been piling up while I've been out. I can't allow myself to get stressed this week.

 

[Chickadeedee]

Pleasant - I drank a lot of Gatorade during my cycle...what about water with some lemon/lime/cucumbers sliced in it? Add some mint and let it sit over night in the fridge - super yummy..

Hi Ladies,

Started my IVF injections last week, doing my first scan on Wednesday.
This is my first round of IVF and hopefully the last. We have been TTC for 14 months now and I have PCOS, Endo and had a cyst that was removed 6 months ago. Hubby has low Sperm count and low mobility.

I am not sure what to expect, have been told by Dr to drink at least 3L of water a day and to avoid all antihistamine, anti-inflam and no aspirin. No coffee or tea or even flavored water. I am not a big fan of water so this is punishment for me.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated seeing as I am so scared I do something wrong...

 

[Prayerful]

I'm so behind on everything but wanted to drop in and say hello!

To all you PUPO ladies... your OTDs are just a couple days away!! I hope AF continues to stay away for you girls. Can't wait to hear about your BFPs!

Buny - I am so sorry about the loss of your precious baby boy.

Adroplet - I hope your lining check went well!

I hope everyone else is doing well!

 

[Disneyfan88]

Hi Prayerful! How are you feeling?

 

[Prayerful]

Thanks for asking Disney! I am feeling great overall! I still have the shortness of breath which can be a real nuisance at work, especially when I'm trying to count my patient's respirations! It is extremely difficult to focus on someone else's breathing when you can't even breathe yourself. Haha! Oh well. It is totally worth it. Aside from that I also have nausea, dizziness, and bloating.

DH and I told our parents and siblings this weekend that we are expecting. It was such a great feeling! We have been waiting 2.5 years to be able to make that announcement. Of course, everyone's first question was "how many?" I can't wait for Friday to get here so we can find out!!

How are you feeling? Unless I missed it, you didn't mention any symptoms yet right?

 

[Katielbkr]

Hi everyone! My doctor called today and I start stims Thursday... I am so excited I have been waiting 9 years to be pregnant, so for it to be a possibility in a few weeks I am beyond excited...

To everyone that has disappointing news... I am so sorry and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Disneyfan88]

Thanks for asking Disney! I am feeling great overall! I still have the shortness of breath which can be a real nuisance at work, especially when I'm trying to count my patient's respirations! It is extremely difficult to focus on someone else's breathing when you can't even breathe yourself. Haha! Oh well. It is totally worth it. Aside from that I also have nausea, dizziness, and bloating.

DH and I told our parents and siblings this weekend that we are expecting. It was such a great feeling! We have been waiting 2.5 years to be able to make that announcement. Of course, everyone's first question was "how many?" I can't wait for Friday to get here so we can find out!!

How are you feeling? Unless I missed it, you didn't mention any symptoms yet right?

Sounds like you're doing great. Hopefully the shortness of breath goes away soon. It will be amazing to see the ultrasound on Friday!! I can't wait to hear how many sticky beans you have.

Still no symptoms on my end. I might feel a twinge or cramp here or there, or I could be completely imaging it! My OTD is Friday -- it feels like that's an eternity away. I haven't decided yet if I will cheat and test before then.

Hi everyone! My doctor called today and I start stims Thursday... I am so excited I have been waiting 9 years to be pregnant, so for it to be a possibility in a few weeks I am beyond excited...

To everyone that has disappointing news... I am so sorry and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

How exciting that you will be starting Thursday! Best of luck with your cycle!!

 

[Chickadeedee]

Katie - good luck and welcome!!! I found the Stims WAY easier than I had EVER imagined. Do you know what your protocol is?

Ok, have any of you all checked your cervix?? Mine is so freaking high I can just barely get the tip of my finger on it! And I'm super DRY... Like so much so I panicked and had to use some preseed before sexy time last night

Prayerful - thanks for checking in!! Can't wait to hear how your scan goes!

 

[Katielbkr]

Katie - good luck and welcome!!! I found the Stims WAY easier than I had EVER imagined. Do you know what your protocol is?

Ok, have any of you all checked your cervix?? Mine is so freaking high I can just barely get the tip of my finger on it! And I'm super DRY... Like so much so I panicked and had to use some preseed before sexy time last night

Prayerful - thanks for checking in!! Can't wait to hear how your scan goes!

Gonal F 150 and menopur 75. I used bravelle in the past for IUIs....

 

[Prayerful]

Oh Katie, I truly hope this is it for you! 9 years is far too long. Good luck with stims!

Disney - It is such a hard decision whether to test early. For me, it came down to the fact that I wanted a little bit of normalcy in this process and I didn't want someone else to know before me if I was pregnant.

Chickadee - Is your doc allowing sex? I haven't been allowed to since before transfer! And I still can't until after the first ultrasound. We are going a little here!!

 

[Chickadeedee]

Oh Katie, I truly hope this is it for you! 9 years is far too long. Good luck with stims!

Disney - It is such a hard decision whether to test early. For me, it came down to the fact that I wanted a little bit of normalcy in this process and I didn't want someone else to know before me if I was pregnant.

Chickadee - Is your doc allowing sex? I haven't been allowed to since before transfer! And I still can't until after the first ultrasound. We are going a little here!!

Yes!! We were cleared to have sex the day after the transfer... Of course we didn't - we waited until Saturday because I felt so crappy being constipated and gassy and bloated I can't imagine waiting that long!!! Your DH deserves a medal

 

[Disneyfan88]

I told DH we might not be having sex again as long as I'm on this Crinone stuff. I doubt we can hold off that long anyway, but he was not amused. My doctor says no sex for us until she says otherwise.

Let's face it, I know I'm gonna cave and test before I go for my blood draw on Friday. How long I can hold out is another story!

 

[Prayerful]

Yes!! We were cleared to have sex the day after the transfer... Of course we didn't - we waited until Saturday because I felt so crappy being constipated and gassy and bloated I can't imagine waiting that long!!! Your DH deserves a medal

He definitely does!

I told DH we might not be having sex again as long as I'm on this Crinone stuff. I doubt we can hold off that long anyway, but he was not amused. My doctor says no sex for us until she says otherwise.

Let's face it, I know I'm gonna cave and test before I go for my blood draw on Friday. How long I can hold out is another story!

I can't wait. I'm so excited and hopeful for you!!

 

[Disneyfan88]

Yes!! We were cleared to have sex the day after the transfer... Of course we didn't - we waited until Saturday because I felt so crappy being constipated and gassy and bloated I can't imagine waiting that long!!! Your DH deserves a medal

He definitely does!

I told DH we might not be having sex again as long as I'm on this Crinone stuff. I doubt we can hold off that long anyway, but he was not amused. My doctor says no sex for us until she says otherwise.

Let's face it, I know I'm gonna cave and test before I go for my blood draw on Friday. How long I can hold out is another story!

I can't wait. I'm so excited and hopeful for you!!

Thanks, Prayerful!

I've had some minor cramping tonight, so I guess the symptom starting officially begins. I'm choosing to believe it's a good sign.

 

[Hanawanabump]

Pretty sure I've just come on.....can't believe it can't believe I didn't even make it to test day sat

What happened Hana? You started bleeding?

Yeah I've had AF pains since transfer tues, brown spotting fri night, red spotting sun am and this morning, and I've just come home from work to what looks like start of period, a lot heavier than spotting.

Hana, even if it feels like AF is here, and you're bleeding, I still have hope for you hon

A) Its too soon after transfer to be AF

B) Many women are known to actually BLEED and not just spot at the time of implantation, this sounds more like implantation bleed than AF.

Did you have any struggle at the time of transfer? (I have an oddly positioned uterus, and my RE has to hit a bump when he inserts the catheter for transfer, which invariably causes a lot of cramping and heavy spotting post ET too)

What form of progesterone are you on? Crinone and similar vaginal suppositories irritate the cervix, and are known to cause bleeding and colored messy clumps too! Could it possibly be that?

Don't lose hope hon, I've read and been told by my RE's office that its very common for IVF'ers to bleed inspite of BFPs !!!

It ain't over till its over !!

Thank you so much for this Megan! You've given me a bit if hope, cried so much last night didnt think anything would convince me otherwise! But yes I had really bad transfer, I've have a bend in my cervix that I didn't know about, took over an hr and half, and eventually doc had to come in and try with plan b catheter and ultrasound tech to help. Was agony! Hopefully it's something to do with that, at least now I'm not 99% sure it's over, I've woke up to no bleed so I'm probably 70/30 again! Fx'd!!

To everyone in this horrible 2ww I'm thinking of you all!!!!!!!

Xxxxxx