jack- I'm from New York. It's pouring rain here this morning but supposed to clear up and be lovely for the next couple of days.
Ashley- Wow, that's a really tough call. I sort of think for peace of mind, if you can afford it, do two. (Especially if you'd like the possibility of more than one child.) I'm wondering why they're recommending ICSI to you? Maybe I'm confusing you with someone else but I thought you said there were no issues with DH? Would they consider doing half and half (regular fertilization vs. ICSI) for diagnostic purposes? That way, if you don't need it you don't pay for it a second time. As far as medication, by far the cheapest I found was WinFertility. I did an antagonist cycle my 1st time and was probably on WAY higher doses that you will be, and I think it cost me about $3,500 for meds. (Including Cetrotide, Follistim, Menopur, PIO and trigger shot.) Let me know if you have any questions.
star- I wonder if you maybe have PCOS? With the high follicle count & longer cycles, it sort of seems like maybe a mild case? Anyway, I'm so excited for your symptoms and your faint line!!! I got the faintest of lines on 6dp3dt. Good luck!!!
secret- How are you holding up hun? Cramping is potentially a very good sign! Especially because this was an FET for you so likely not from residual issues from stims... FX so hard for you!
kjw- That's interesting what they said about the hormonal imbalance. I wonder what they meant by that? I would get more info from them if you can. I annoyed everyone asking a million questions but I researched my butt off until I found a protocol that I thought made sense for me and pushed them to let me do it. No regrets
AFM, beta #3 was 702 last night! I'm very happy with that and looking forward to our first scan next week
Thinking of all of you PUPO ladies and those still waiting to start, and wishing very hard that all of you have success!
so frustrating! Every scan and test all I have ever heard is that everything looks beautiful which made it even more confusing...finally though we met with our RE the other week and she said that our round of IVF gave some more info and they think that I have had a hormonal imbalance for years probably which has affected the quality of my eggs over time. I wish I could have asked her details because I would really like to know more but Im just so relieved that it's not all in my head and now all of those people that have told me to "just relax, it will happen" can shut up lol 
hopefully might feel something tomorrow 
