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

[Disneyfan88]

I had minor cramping after I got my BFP. My doctors office said it was completely normal as the uterus is a big muscle that needs to stretch to make room for the baby. Praying for a sticky bean!

 

[Plex]

Heya girls!!! Actually managing to get online today (at work) Ive been quietly lurking as i never got the chance to reply sooner its been so busy! Hope youve all had a wonderful Christmas!!

Disney - sorry to hear ur ms has gotten WORSE Any sign of it lessening? I had all day nausea/ dizzyness throughout my last pregnancy never sick but it was there if u know what i mean? How u coping with work and things - have you announced ur pregnancy yet? xx

Megan - Bloody af never there when u need it and always showing up early when u dont Any sign of the yet? Sorry to hear about the bad leak at ur house too - hope its not too expensive to fix Is the weather still awful too? xx

Small - YAY for starting bcp!!!! How did ur IVF education day go on thur?? Do u know ur meds now then? We're so close this cycle, ur baseline is on the 6th and mine will be either the 8th or 9th to start stimms the next day Ive also booked holiday at work from the 20th so im off over EC/ET How u feeling about it all? xx

Jessica - Hows things going with you hun? I so saw a second line on the hpt!! Are you planning on testing again to check if the lines any darker? It sounds sooo promising xx

Sunshine - How'd ur scan go Fri? Hope all looks well in there Im in looser trousers already and im not even pregnant xx

Flagirl - How r u doing hun? Hope the scan went well fri for you too? Are you able to eat much yet? xx

Afm - I started my northisterone yesterday so am on my way!!!! Happy days, roll on the 7th Jan

 

[SmallTownGal]

Thanks for the well wishes, ladies! Hope you all had a lovely Christmas!

Sorry you got a BFN, Megan Hopefully your bfp is around the corner!

That's definitely a line, Jessica! FX'd for a sticky bean!

Yay for being on your way, Plex! I'm glad to have a cycle buddy so close in timing.

I'm feeling a little overwhelmed, but optimistic, after my IVF education day.

Here's all the info from my IVF education day:
12/27/13: IVF education day class ; DH and I take antibiotics (2 azithromycin 500 mg, after supper) to clean out any bad bacteria that may be lurking; IVF nurse ordered all meds
12/28/13: went to the med supply website and applied for discount


12/30/13: call med supplier if they haven't already called, to find out about discount and get arrival date of meds (they will be mailed to us, along with the bill)
1/?/14: all meds arrive
1/6/14: u/s to check if ovaries are properly quieted (if so, move on to stims on Jan 9th, if not, one more week of bcp's)
1/9/14: hopefully start stims (Follistim 200 units, SQ, with pen and cartridge, every day within an hour of 6:00PM)
1/13/14: u/s to check on # of follicles and size; blood work - LH + estrogen (E2)
1/14/14: hopefully start GnRH antagonist (Ganirelix 250 mcg, SQ, with prefilled syringe, every day right after taking Follistim)
1/?/14: u/s to check on follicles; blood work
1/19:14: hopefully take trigger shot (Ovidrel 250 mcg, SQ, with prefilled syringe, time TBA)
1/21/14: hopefully have ER (egg retrieval) and learn how many eggs retrieved
1/22/14: hopefully learn how many eggs fertilized and start progesterone injections (Progesterone in cottonseed oil ? cc, IM, drawn up with a syringe from a vial, every day within an hour of 6:00PM, because I'm allergic to the some of the stuff in the vaginal suppositories)
1/24/14: hopefully learn how many embryos made it to day 3 and how they are doing
1/26/14: hopefully learn how many embryos made it to day 5 and have ET (embryo transfer) and have some 5 day blasts frozen for later
2/4/14: hopefully have blood drawn for 1st beta

If my cycle goes smoothly, this should be my schedule. Some of you may be wondering why I'm doing the progesterone shots, instead of the suppositories, and it's because I'm allergic/sensitive to some of the ingredients in the suppositories, so I have to do the shots, otherwise I'd get a massively inflamed hooha. Alas, the progesterone shots are given with a big long needle, and I'll be taking them for 8 weeks if PG (2 weeks if not).

I've chosen 6PM (give or take one hour) for my shot taking time, upon the nurse's recommendation. Does that sound like a good time for shots, for those of you who've been through that part of it? (I can choose a later time, up to 10PM, as my time, but once I start taking the shots, it's locked in).

ETA: I've changed my shot time to 8PM, for better convenience, thanks again for the advice, ladies!

 

[flagirlie7]

Heya girls!!! Actually managing to get online today (at work) Ive been quietly lurking as i never got the chance to reply sooner its been so busy! Hope youve all had a wonderful Christmas!!

Disney - sorry to hear ur ms has gotten WORSE Any sign of it lessening? I had all day nausea/ dizzyness throughout my last pregnancy never sick but it was there if u know what i mean? How u coping with work and things - have you announced ur pregnancy yet? xx

Megan - Bloody af never there when u need it and always showing up early when u dont Any sign of the yet? Sorry to hear about the bad leak at ur house too - hope its not too expensive to fix Is the weather still awful too? xx

Small - YAY for starting bcp!!!! How did ur IVF education day go on thur?? Do u know ur meds now then? We're so close this cycle, ur baseline is on the 6th and mine will be either the 8th or 9th to start stimms the next day Ive also booked holiday at work from the 20th so im off over EC/ET How u feeling about it all? xx

Jessica - Hows things going with you hun? I so saw a second line on the hpt!! Are you planning on testing again to check if the lines any darker? It sounds sooo promising xx

Sunshine - How'd ur scan go Fri? Hope all looks well in there Im in looser trousers already and im not even pregnant xx

Flagirl - How r u doing hun? Hope the scan went well fri for you too? Are you able to eat much yet? xx

Afm - I started my northisterone yesterday so am on my way!!!! Happy days, roll on the 7th Jan

How exciting, Plex! Good luck with everything!

Afm - scan was a success!! Got to see and hear both babies' heartbeats! Got pics and video of all. So cool. Baby A was cooperative (me guess it's a girl hehe) - showed us her head, legs, arms and brain! Baby B was all curled up (hmmm a boy?) and was giving the tech a hard time measuring the size. Their heartbeats were 176 and 165, I believe, respectively. We are graduating to regular OB (for now) but they have a few MFMs on the same floor should we need them. My RE recommended an OB based on my personality. He was the best doc I ever had!

 

[JessicaG121]

smalltown I'm doing the POI injections too. They hurt. A lot. My experience has been taking them straight after a warm shower has helped. I chose 8pm as my time. Any earlier and we'd be in the middle of dinner, running errands, working, etc. by 8, both of us are home and winding down. I don't know if anyone told you, but if you have skin allergies, it's a good idea to wipe the syringes with an alcohol pad and let it air dry a minute before your injection. The caps on the needles often have latex in them. Just a few things I wish I'd been told sooner.

Afm- just waiting. I'm worried that I've gotten false positives (dang google), but have gotten a few in a row and last nights was notably darker. I'm not going to buy anything else, it's not like I could do anything. I haven't had any more spotting since Thursday. So, here's hoping.

 

[Disneyfan88]

Plex - I've been feeling better since Christmas. Thanks! Congrats on starting your northisterone!

SmallTownGal - I chose to do my injections around 8:00pm since I wasn't usually home from work by 6:00pm. Good luck with your protocol!

flagirlie7 - Awesome news on your scan! Your LOs sound like they are doing great!

Jessica - Hang in there! Your test definitely looked positive to me. Your beta is soon, right?

 

[SmallTownGal]

Yay for a great scan and graduating to the OB, flagirlie!

Thanks for the advice, Jessica and Disney! I'm going to make my injection time at 8PM, then, so if I'm out running errands or eating out, I should be home in plenty of time.

 

[MeganScott]

Plex yay on starting the northisterone! So it begins! Here's hoping this one gives you your BFP!!

The weather was okay the last few days, but we have a cold front coming in again. And thankfully, the leak stopped and didn't damage much. We haven't yet figured out what caused it, but atleast we're saved from having to replace the flooring. That would have been a huge expense and inconvenience too. Whew!

Flagirlie wow! That must have pretty darn exciting! And having Girl-Boy twins! OMG Wow!

Jessica, a false positive is possible in theory, but practically, if its getting darker, this is the real thing honey!! I'm waiting for your Beta to confirm the BFP.

AFM - No sign of AF yet. I have a milder migraine than my usual ones, so I'm hoping that's a sign of SOMETHING happening inside...

I feel no cramping or sore boobs at all, no spotting or the typical pregnancy symptoms.

My first POAS was Christmas morning.... And now I'm debating whether to test once more Monday morning, or to just wait it out till the 7th and let Dr. Palter test me and take it forward...? Any advice/thoughts/suggestions girls? I'm clueless.

 

[JessicaG121]

Megan I'm going to vote for another test, then we an be buddies. . My beta is Monday morning.

AFM. My cramping had subsided & I was feeling pretty good, but then they came back this afternoon - stronger than before. I was at Joann Fabrics and suddenly got crampy and dizzy. I actually thought I was going to throw up in the store. I had some chicken soup and am feeling better. But, I made the mistake of doing a hpt and it is lighter than yesterday. Still a visible line... But, I don't know. Chemical? Dilute urine?

 

[flagirlie7]

Megan, boy-girl is just a wishful thinking

 

[Plex]

Thanks for the well wishes, ladies! Hope you all had a lovely Christmas!

Sorry you got a BFN, Megan Hopefully your bfp is around the corner!

That's definitely a line, Jessica! FX'd for a sticky bean!

Yay for being on your way, Plex! I'm glad to have a cycle buddy so close in timing.

I'm feeling a little overwhelmed, but optimistic, after my IVF education day.

Here's all the info from my IVF education day:
12/27/13: IVF education day class ; DH and I take antibiotics (2 azithromycin 500 mg, after supper) to clean out any bad bacteria that may be lurking; IVF nurse ordered all meds
12/28/13: went to the med supply website and applied for discount


12/30/13: call med supplier if they haven't already called, to find out about discount and get arrival date of meds (they will be mailed to us, along with the bill)
1/?/14: all meds arrive
1/6/14: u/s to check if ovaries are properly quieted (if so, move on to stims on Jan 9th, if not, one more week of bcp's)
1/9/14: hopefully start stims (Follistim 200 units, SQ, with pen and cartridge, every day within an hour of 6:00PM)
1/13/14: u/s to check on # of follicles and size; blood work - LH + estrogen (E2)
1/14/14: hopefully start GnRH antagonist (Ganirelix 250 mcg, SQ, with prefilled syringe, every day right after taking Follistim)
1/?/14: u/s to check on follicles; blood work
1/19:14: hopefully take trigger shot (Ovidrel 250 mcg, SQ, with prefilled syringe, time TBA)
1/21/14: hopefully have ER (egg retrieval) and learn how many eggs retrieved
1/22/14: hopefully learn how many eggs fertilized and start progesterone injections (Progesterone in cottonseed oil ? cc, IM, drawn up with a syringe from a vial, every day within an hour of 6:00PM, because I'm allergic to the some of the stuff in the vaginal suppositories)
1/24/14: hopefully learn how many embryos made it to day 3 and how they are doing
1/26/14: hopefully learn how many embryos made it to day 5 and have ET (embryo transfer) and have some 5 day blasts frozen for later
2/4/14: hopefully have blood drawn for 1st beta

If my cycle goes smoothly, this should be my schedule. Some of you may be wondering why I'm doing the progesterone shots, instead of the suppositories, and it's because I'm allergic/sensitive to some of the ingredients in the suppositories, so I have to do the shots, otherwise I'd get a massively inflamed hooha. Alas, the progesterone shots are given with a big long needle, and I'll be taking them for 8 weeks if PG (2 weeks if not).

I've chosen 6PM (give or take one hour) for my shot taking time, upon the nurse's recommendation. Does that sound like a good time for shots, for those of you who've been through that part of it? (I can choose a later time, up to 10PM, as my time, but once I start taking the shots, it's locked in).

ETA: I've changed my shot time to 8PM, for better convenience, thanks again for the advice, ladies!

Its amazing that theyve been able to give u a timeline of dates for things to be happening I wont know for sure until af gets me But once it does ill have my baseline scan on cd1/2 then scans at cd6/7, cd8/9, cd10/11, cd12/13 then trigger cd13/14, ec cd15/16 then et 3-7 days later so all my dates are my own guess lol

Timing for shots is a good one for me(she says sarcastically lol), until i know if itll be am or pm i wont be able to choose a time as i works days and nights. So would have to see which ill be working the most and go with a time before i start those shifts So much to think about - im really hoping i dont have too many side effects too as im not telling anyone this time, except my manager that is. I still have people asking about my last cycle Any side effects from the bcp yet? xx

 

[Plex]

Flagirl - I agree, my thoughts were u have boy and girl snuggled in there lolol Ive heard that fast heart rate is boy and slow heart rate is girl - cud be the other way around tho Amazing that they gave you a video AND pictures bet u have watched it a dozen times already Its great that u only have to see ur normal doc now too xx

Disney - Glad the ms is clearing up I cant believe ur 14 weeks already!! time has clearly flown by, have u been buying things yet? xx

Jessica - Im thinking dilute urine - whens ur otd again? Is it the 30th? Im praying for you hun xx

Megan - Thank god the water didnt affect the floor! As far as the wait for af is concerned id probably be testing every time i peed im a bit obsessive with poas I would def do at least one more test before the 7th then leave it in the hands of the doc xx


Hows everyone else doing?? Havent heard from some of you in a while - hope ur all ok!! xxx

 

[flagirlie7]

Flagirl - I agree, my thoughts were u have boy and girl snuggled in there lolol Ive heard that fast heart rate is boy and slow heart rate is girl - cud be the other way around tho Amazing that they gave you a video AND pictures bet u have watched it a dozen times already Its great that u only have to see ur normal doc now too xx

Disney - Glad the ms is clearing up I cant believe ur 14 weeks already!! time has clearly flown by, have u been buying things yet? xx

Jessica - Im thinking dilute urine - whens ur otd again? Is it the 30th? Im praying for you hun xx

Megan - Thank god the water didnt affect the floor! As far as the wait for af is concerned id probably be testing every time i peed im a bit obsessive with poas I would def do at least one more test before the 7th then leave it in the hands of the doc xx


Hows everyone else doing?? Havent heard from some of you in a while - hope ur all ok!! xxx

Plex, I thought the other way around - girl wit higher rate and boy lower. Who knows. Still like 2.5 to 3 more months to find out!
Anyway, they gave up pics but my DH made the video. And yes, I did watch it a few times, it's so cool.

 

[MeganScott]

Jessica, being buddies would be wonderful... If only...

Plex, I know you're right about testing atleast once before the 7th... Initially I was planning to test today for the second time, but then I got that migraine yesterday and mild cramping last night, so I thought maybe AF is on her way slowly and surely, and I didn't test this morning.

Figured I should wait for another couple of days, and if she still isn't here Tuesday morning, I'll POAS once more on Tuesday.

I really want to run and test right now, tbh, but I'm afraid of a negative and how stupid I feel afterwards, because I was hoping to see that second line. Pitching your hopes up and feeling crushed afterwards.. it truly sucks, even if you know the chances were really low...

 

[sunshine1217]

Jessica, your stick is positive, getting darker, you're nauseous, I wouldn't question your pregnant at all! BTW, I'm not sure if I shared this or not but I was doing progesterone in oleate oil and had horrible lumps and pain...then I switched to sesame oil after a lot of research, not only do I no longer have lumps or pain, it costs only $10 instead of $50 for me. You may want to try a different oil, it's amazing what a difference that made!

Megan, keep up the faith. I guess after going through so many BFN's this time, I'm starting to believe in miracles.

Flagirlie, Congrats on a great scan!! and graduating to an OB, that part scares me actually. I'm almost done with RE as well.

Plex, I always did my shots at night so I can go to sleep after and not think about it anymore. You must be getting excited, it's great that SmallTownGirl and you will cycle together.

AFM, baby (I'll stop calling him/her beanie) is doing well and is actually dating a few days ahead. I also had Harmony done on Friday so I'm a little nervous for the results to come in. I know we should always discuss the possibility of abnormal results but I just couldn't get myself to utter those words to DH. I guess we'll figure it out when we get the results back. It just seems so final b/c the false positive rates of that test is like .003% or something like that so virtually none. Yikes...the worrying never stops! My nausea is calming down a bit, thankfully though I'm still not eating well. I only crave chocolate and bad foods, ouch!

 

[MeganScott]

Sunshine what's Harmony?

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

Hi ladies

How is everyone doing? I haven't posted but I have been reading

 

[sunshine1217]

Sunshine what's Harmony?

It's like maternity21 and tests for chromosomal abnormalities. Nervous!!

 

[JessicaG121]

Beta day is here. I went in and had my blood drawn. Now, waiting. I did another hpt this morning, still light, but the line showed up after about 2 1/2 min. Much faster than before. I've read some say that the cheap strips take ages to get dark anyway.

But now, I feel in limbo. All my emotions are going crazy. I'm so worried that it's chemical or otherwise non viable. So, I'm just waiting and hoping. And crying a little for no reason, but waiting.

 

[MeganScott]

Jessica Praying for you! Waiting for the results!!

Sunshine I hope it goes well. Your pregnancy seems to be progressing normally. All will be well hon.

Prayin4babies, welcome back! are you starting an FET cycle come Jan? When do you start?

AFM - Finally, FINALLY - AF is here today. I was cramping since morning and I just went and checked to see fresh red blood. Can hear bells ringing Halelujah! Lol, what a relief to finally have her come, even if she's 8 days late... Atleast its a sign that my body is trying to return to normal and is not too far off course. Can't remember ever being so happy about AF!!

So I took 1000mg tylenol to deal with the pain and now settling down on the couch with a quick bite and a comforter.