sunshine1217
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LOL, I must have posted at the same time as you! I see the pink!!!
woohoo!!! another BFP, keep it coming!!
IVF/FET in Aug'13' - Aug'14' buddies wanted!!*13 BFP's!!**Updates on first page**
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LOL, I must have posted at the same time as you! I see the pink!!!
woohoo!!! another BFP, keep it coming!!
bunyhuny
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Congrats to all the BFP's! Woohoo!
Still a BFN here at 5dp5dt. Hoping tomorrow brings a BFP. Not feeling like this will be the cycle though. With my m/c, I had implantation cramps for days and all sorts of symptoms. This time, nothing. I'm hoping it's just because this time around is a frozen cycle, so less hormones overall. DH and I are trying to move things around to figure out how to pay for a fresh cycle if this cycle is a bust. We'll have to max out the credit cards, but we should be able to do it. No way our tax return will come through in time.
In other news, my heart issues are getting worse. (I get PVC's.) Had an ppt with my cardiologist yesterday and he sounded concerned. Before now, the PVC's were chalked up to stress, but with them getting a lot worse, my doc has finally decided to run tests to see if there could be something more serious wrong. I did a Holter monitor last night, an echo today, and had a bunch of blood drawn. The blood results all came back perfect- which either means there is something wrong with my heart (not related to electrolytes or thyroid) or I'm just really, really stressed out. I'm hoping it's just stress. Not sure what I would do with heart disease on top of IF. :sob:
Still a BFN here at 5dp5dt. Hoping tomorrow brings a BFP. Not feeling like this will be the cycle though. With my m/c, I had implantation cramps for days and all sorts of symptoms. This time, nothing. I'm hoping it's just because this time around is a frozen cycle, so less hormones overall. DH and I are trying to move things around to figure out how to pay for a fresh cycle if this cycle is a bust. We'll have to max out the credit cards, but we should be able to do it. No way our tax return will come through in time.
In other news, my heart issues are getting worse. (I get PVC's.) Had an ppt with my cardiologist yesterday and he sounded concerned. Before now, the PVC's were chalked up to stress, but with them getting a lot worse, my doc has finally decided to run tests to see if there could be something more serious wrong. I did a Holter monitor last night, an echo today, and had a bunch of blood drawn. The blood results all came back perfect- which either means there is something wrong with my heart (not related to electrolytes or thyroid) or I'm just really, really stressed out. I'm hoping it's just stress. Not sure what I would do with heart disease on top of IF. :sob:
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Aw bunny. Cheer up babe. I have heart palpations. My DR had me all kinds of worried about it. My heart has stopped a couple times out of the blue and I just wack my chest and it corrects the rythm. It sucks but it's usually stress, caffeine, sugar or exhaustion.
We are still too early on to even think negative thoughts. I still think my line earlier was a evap line. I've Driven myself nuts today. But that won't stop me from poas. Lol. Your one day ahead of me. Did you test out your trigger? I don't know if you even get one with a frozen cycle. Any who. Chin up babe. Don't get stressed. I have 2 more days off before I return to the post office. Ugh. I wish we could afford me to not work there. I'd rather be ringing up groceries or answering phones but they don't pay enough lol
We are still too early on to even think negative thoughts. I still think my line earlier was a evap line. I've Driven myself nuts today. But that won't stop me from poas. Lol. Your one day ahead of me. Did you test out your trigger? I don't know if you even get one with a frozen cycle. Any who. Chin up babe. Don't get stressed. I have 2 more days off before I return to the post office. Ugh. I wish we could afford me to not work there. I'd rather be ringing up groceries or answering phones but they don't pay enough lol
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Hello Ladies,
I finally had my appointment with Dr. Palter yesterday. The drive there and back was horrid, and we were stuck on the way to the GW bridge into NJ for over 2 hours! What should have been a 1.5 hour drive, turned into 4 hrs 20 mins just getting home from the appointment.
After reviewing all my lab reports, here's what he had to say:
1) He believes the rate of "Unexplained" is pretty low. Sometimes they're hard to diagnose, but there is almost always a contributing factor. He believes that the factors that could be responsibile in our case are:
a) Structural issue at opening of the cervix - the bump that causes a difficult and painful transfer, if it is extreme, it could be corrected through surgery to simplify transfer.
b) Poor egg quality - the high doses of medication I was on, suggest that even though I had a good number of eggs, it took the maximum dose of meds to achieve that. It could indicate poor egg quality.
c) Lower than normal sperm count - DH's sperm count is also lower than normal range. That could indicate abnormalities in sperm.
d) Chromosomal abnormalities in the embryos themselves - The embies were not tested for genetic abnormalities. That could have been a contributing factor.
e) Fluid in the fallopian tubes - When he did a routine ultrasound, he noticed fluid around the ovaries. He wants to do a an HSG to check if that fluid is inside the tubes or around them. If its inside the tubes, he believes that itself is a 75% implantation failure without any of the other issues adding to the complication.
He recommended that we go through extensive bloodwork for genetic conditions (he already drew blood for that) and the HSG (to determine where the fluid is) and SHG to test the ease of transfer. He also felt that a different protocol would be helpful in preparing the lining for transfer.
If all other tests are normal, he wants us to do PGS before embryo transfer so that only the normal ones are put back in. If I have all bad eggs, we would have to consider donor eggs.
He is of the opinion that Autoimmune conditions have been conclusively proven to NOT affect implantation, that they are only known to have a small impact on miscarriages. Furthermore, on the HCG infusion, he believes that it has worked for some people, but its results are highly inconclusive. I know HCG infusion worked for Sunshine, but he doesn't have much faith in that assisting implantation.
Sorry to have written a long essay, but I thought I ought to share what we learnt, especially cos' I raved and ranted for all these weeks, Lol. And it will help to have your inputs on it as well.
We are going ahead with the diagnostic tests, and we will determine how to go ahead... Whether we do a fresh cycle or use the remaining three frosties, will be determined from the results of all the preliminary testing. From the looks of it, we will probably be going for a cycle (fresh or FET) in April!
I finally had my appointment with Dr. Palter yesterday. The drive there and back was horrid, and we were stuck on the way to the GW bridge into NJ for over 2 hours! What should have been a 1.5 hour drive, turned into 4 hrs 20 mins just getting home from the appointment.
After reviewing all my lab reports, here's what he had to say:
1) He believes the rate of "Unexplained" is pretty low. Sometimes they're hard to diagnose, but there is almost always a contributing factor. He believes that the factors that could be responsibile in our case are:
a) Structural issue at opening of the cervix - the bump that causes a difficult and painful transfer, if it is extreme, it could be corrected through surgery to simplify transfer.
b) Poor egg quality - the high doses of medication I was on, suggest that even though I had a good number of eggs, it took the maximum dose of meds to achieve that. It could indicate poor egg quality.
c) Lower than normal sperm count - DH's sperm count is also lower than normal range. That could indicate abnormalities in sperm.
d) Chromosomal abnormalities in the embryos themselves - The embies were not tested for genetic abnormalities. That could have been a contributing factor.
e) Fluid in the fallopian tubes - When he did a routine ultrasound, he noticed fluid around the ovaries. He wants to do a an HSG to check if that fluid is inside the tubes or around them. If its inside the tubes, he believes that itself is a 75% implantation failure without any of the other issues adding to the complication.
He recommended that we go through extensive bloodwork for genetic conditions (he already drew blood for that) and the HSG (to determine where the fluid is) and SHG to test the ease of transfer. He also felt that a different protocol would be helpful in preparing the lining for transfer.
If all other tests are normal, he wants us to do PGS before embryo transfer so that only the normal ones are put back in. If I have all bad eggs, we would have to consider donor eggs.
He is of the opinion that Autoimmune conditions have been conclusively proven to NOT affect implantation, that they are only known to have a small impact on miscarriages. Furthermore, on the HCG infusion, he believes that it has worked for some people, but its results are highly inconclusive. I know HCG infusion worked for Sunshine, but he doesn't have much faith in that assisting implantation.
Sorry to have written a long essay, but I thought I ought to share what we learnt, especially cos' I raved and ranted for all these weeks, Lol. And it will help to have your inputs on it as well.
We are going ahead with the diagnostic tests, and we will determine how to go ahead... Whether we do a fresh cycle or use the remaining three frosties, will be determined from the results of all the preliminary testing. From the looks of it, we will probably be going for a cycle (fresh or FET) in April!
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We'll after my initial joy yesterday I tested this am and got a negative. Crushed beyond words.... Took the test apartas it's a digital and it read darker than yesterday? Confused doesnt quite cover it. Hubby going to get some more tests for me today.
I'll upload the link to my picture later when I get up - it's 5am here. Xx
I'll upload the link to my picture later when I get up - it's 5am here. Xx
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https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/pregnancy-test-gallery/my-images77810
Thats the line to my not pregnant digital
Just took a line test and the test line is quite light but there. Honestly think its a chemical - really not looking forward to going to the clinic 2moro for the test
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Thats the line to my not pregnant digital
Just took a line test and the test line is quite light but there. Honestly think its a chemical - really not looking forward to going to the clinic 2moro for the test
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Plex I clicked on it but there was no pic there. Don't get down yet babe. It's not over. I tested again this morning and bfn. I did find a chart for 3dt. Makes me want to wait until Sunday to test. Although I know myself, and I'll probably keep doing fmu anyway. Lol
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Plex, PostalMom, Bunyhuny... I'm praying for all of you wonderful ladies!
I strongly believe in the Beta test being the only way to figure this out for sure, and I'm actually against POAS (Ask Sunshine,
I nagged her against it so much Lol) because it gives you too many false positives/negatives and just increases your stress levels unnecessarily.
Stay positive and hang in there, dearies. We'll know for sure on Beta day!
Good luck
and hugs to you! 
I strongly believe in the Beta test being the only way to figure this out for sure, and I'm actually against POAS (Ask Sunshine,
I nagged her against it so much Lol) because it gives you too many false positives/negatives and just increases your stress levels unnecessarily. Stay positive and hang in there, dearies. We'll know for sure on Beta day!
Good luck
and hugs to you! 
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Meghan-- Glad the doctor wants to do testing to figure out what is going on. FXed that it's easily fixable and you'll be starting your cycle in April.
Plex-- Don't give up hope yet. There are many reasons for tests doing weird things. I tried to use the last clear blue digital I had from the last pregnancy and I got the stupid little book thing.
Plex-- Don't give up hope yet. There are many reasons for tests doing weird things. I tried to use the last clear blue digital I had from the last pregnancy and I got the stupid little book thing.
bunyhuny
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I also only get dipsticks. So no beta here either. The hpt's I have are sensitive to 10 miu/ml. On official test date, my job is to pick up three different brands of hpt. If they're all negative, I call the clinic to plan next cycle.
Anyway, 6dp5dt and still BFN. Last cycle I got my bfp on 7dp5dt, so here's hoping tomorrow is my lucky day.
Plex, hun, it's possible to get a positive then negative on digis and still be pregnant. I've heard digis aren't actually as reliable as regular tests. If you're getting a second line and it's darker, that's what matters. I say ditch the digis for now. They're so pricey anyway.
Anyway, 6dp5dt and still BFN. Last cycle I got my bfp on 7dp5dt, so here's hoping tomorrow is my lucky day.
Plex, hun, it's possible to get a positive then negative on digis and still be pregnant. I've heard digis aren't actually as reliable as regular tests. If you're getting a second line and it's darker, that's what matters. I say ditch the digis for now. They're so pricey anyway.
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Hi ladies, i thought id share with you my problem. Also to make you laugh. I wrote this this morning. 
How I became a POAS addict.
It all started with Google. I had questions, google had the answers. So I found a great website that I could talk to other really nice ladies and share stories ask questions, which brought me to more questions. Like what is. an IC? Ahhh. Internet cheapies. This is how I learned about cheap pregnancy test. These tests are so cheap that you can pee on a stick every hour of the day and still not go broke. When I was trying to get pregnant, I learned that there are pregnancy tests, and ovulation prediction tests that I can pick up dirt dirt cheap. So I did. My first set I ordered contains 60 opks , and 40 pregnancy test. I believe I spent about $40 including shipping. This is when my pee on a stick addiction kicked in. Two years later I stopped. I found out that I could not get pregnant on my own. Almost a year later at the end of my ivf cycle, now I find myself with a stash of about 40 pregnancy test under my bathroom counter. Now I'm peeing on a stick everyday. This can be a relief but more than likely it will drive you insane. But with as cheap as the sticks are I can't seem to help myself. It is an addiction. A sad sad addiction. The happiest time was when I thought I saw a line but, now I believe it wasn't even a line, it was an evaporation line. I know I'm testing way too early. However, in my mind I can't help but want to know that the first moment when I'm pregnant. Knowing as soon as possible in my mind, is the best thing for me. Even though secretly I know that if I could resist taking that stupid test and occupy my mind with better things, more productive things, I wouldn't drive myself quite as insane. So if your thinking of peeing on a stick early, I'm not the one to ask because although I know that it's not the best thing for me to do. It's a compulsive thing that I can't seem to help now. I know that the little voice in my head says, I wish I never would have looked that up and found out how cheap they are. But I know myself and there's no way that would have happened. I would look it up, I did look it up, and I am an addict. I keep telling myself every morning I think I'll wait till Sunday. But it's like a ticking in my head, whispering go pee on a stick, go pee on a stick. Its okay you have plenty. No one will know. I know it's going to say negative. What if it doesn't. What if today is the day.! I have to know. What's the harm. No no no wait till Sunday. But. I do have to pee. But I should wait. Okay I'm going to the bathroom. I'm not going to get my pee cup out. I'm not going to do it. Then as I pull my panties down, and I'm about to start peeing, my compulsion takes over. I reached over and grab my pee Cup and shove it underneath me. Then I look at my cup of urine. Examine the color thinking is it concentrated enough? I wonder if this is the day? No no no no I should just dump this out. But I've already peed in the cup!. What the hell, let's do it. So I pull out my million dip sticks. And I start to soak the tip making sure I don't put it past the max line and start counting. I lay it on the counter eagerly watching the dye move up the stick. I see it pass the test and move into the control area. Big sigh. Well maybe if I wait a few minutes I'll get a line. So I wait. And I wait. And then I decide well lets go make some breakfast. I'll come back and look later. Then about 20 minutes later I realize it's been a while and I run back to my bathroom to look at my test again. I hold it under the light. Nothing. I hold it up to the light. I turn its side to side looking at every angle. Nothing. I hold it by the bathroom window to get natural sunlight. Ohh is that a line? What is that ? Could it be? Oh my gosh! I see it!! Is it? IS IT? No its not. It's an evaporation line , damn. Well tomorrow I'm definitely waiting until Sunday. Lol
How I became a POAS addict.
It all started with Google. I had questions, google had the answers. So I found a great website that I could talk to other really nice ladies and share stories ask questions, which brought me to more questions. Like what is. an IC? Ahhh. Internet cheapies. This is how I learned about cheap pregnancy test. These tests are so cheap that you can pee on a stick every hour of the day and still not go broke. When I was trying to get pregnant, I learned that there are pregnancy tests, and ovulation prediction tests that I can pick up dirt dirt cheap. So I did. My first set I ordered contains 60 opks , and 40 pregnancy test. I believe I spent about $40 including shipping. This is when my pee on a stick addiction kicked in. Two years later I stopped. I found out that I could not get pregnant on my own. Almost a year later at the end of my ivf cycle, now I find myself with a stash of about 40 pregnancy test under my bathroom counter. Now I'm peeing on a stick everyday. This can be a relief but more than likely it will drive you insane. But with as cheap as the sticks are I can't seem to help myself. It is an addiction. A sad sad addiction. The happiest time was when I thought I saw a line but, now I believe it wasn't even a line, it was an evaporation line. I know I'm testing way too early. However, in my mind I can't help but want to know that the first moment when I'm pregnant. Knowing as soon as possible in my mind, is the best thing for me. Even though secretly I know that if I could resist taking that stupid test and occupy my mind with better things, more productive things, I wouldn't drive myself quite as insane. So if your thinking of peeing on a stick early, I'm not the one to ask because although I know that it's not the best thing for me to do. It's a compulsive thing that I can't seem to help now. I know that the little voice in my head says, I wish I never would have looked that up and found out how cheap they are. But I know myself and there's no way that would have happened. I would look it up, I did look it up, and I am an addict. I keep telling myself every morning I think I'll wait till Sunday. But it's like a ticking in my head, whispering go pee on a stick, go pee on a stick. Its okay you have plenty. No one will know. I know it's going to say negative. What if it doesn't. What if today is the day.! I have to know. What's the harm. No no no wait till Sunday. But. I do have to pee. But I should wait. Okay I'm going to the bathroom. I'm not going to get my pee cup out. I'm not going to do it. Then as I pull my panties down, and I'm about to start peeing, my compulsion takes over. I reached over and grab my pee Cup and shove it underneath me. Then I look at my cup of urine. Examine the color thinking is it concentrated enough? I wonder if this is the day? No no no no I should just dump this out. But I've already peed in the cup!. What the hell, let's do it. So I pull out my million dip sticks. And I start to soak the tip making sure I don't put it past the max line and start counting. I lay it on the counter eagerly watching the dye move up the stick. I see it pass the test and move into the control area. Big sigh. Well maybe if I wait a few minutes I'll get a line. So I wait. And I wait. And then I decide well lets go make some breakfast. I'll come back and look later. Then about 20 minutes later I realize it's been a while and I run back to my bathroom to look at my test again. I hold it under the light. Nothing. I hold it up to the light. I turn its side to side looking at every angle. Nothing. I hold it by the bathroom window to get natural sunlight. Ohh is that a line? What is that ? Could it be? Oh my gosh! I see it!! Is it? IS IT? No its not. It's an evaporation line , damn. Well tomorrow I'm definitely waiting until Sunday. Lol
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Oh dear lord... they just rely on POAS tests? No blood tests?
I'm so sorry! You honeys don't really have a choice.
And PostalMom, I do understand the temptation. I smiled at what you wrote, but I completely identify with that feeling too.
I'm so sorry! You honeys don't really have a choice.
And PostalMom, I do understand the temptation. I smiled at what you wrote, but I completely identify with that feeling too.
bunyhuny
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My IVF clinic is overseas and my local OB/Gyn clinic refuses to cooperate with testing. So yeah, no choice. If I do get a bfp, they'll (maybe) do a beta test when I go in for an u/s, but they won't do any testing otherwise. We're probably moving soon, otherwise I'd try to find another OB/Gyn, but it's about a month wait time to get an intake with a new clinic around here.
