IVF until we all get our bfp! 2012-present *13 w/twins & 1 w/triplets!*

[wantbabysoon]

Lovely pic Lindsay!

 

[bubumaci]

Linds, what an adorable piccy of your little bubba And I think that is a lovely gesture from you to give the staff a nice basket like that!

 

[MissAnnabelle]

Bubumaci - it sounds like you are doing well this cycle. Try not to get too wrapped up in the numbers. I only had 4 eggs fertilize this time and only had one really 'good one' and I have been testing positive so far. Who knows what will happen as I have not had my beta yet, I'm just saying that I was upset by my number of embryos at first too, but this is my best cycle yet because I have never had a good hpt bfp before, so I am hopeful. Stay strong!
I think the signature can only have so many characters? Maybe try to condense the information that you do have down to 2 lines and then try again.

 

[BabyOnMyOwn]

Morning All! I just wanted to say a quick hello before my kiddos get here for the day. I hope you all are doing well and that everyone has a GREAT day! I'll come back and do personals after school and acupuncture tonight. )

 

[GettingBroody]

Beautiful picture Lindsay!!!

Bubu - 7 is great!!! Remember its quality not quantity!!

 

[bubumaci]

Thanks MissA - I know, I know - and it only takes one, I know
Just historically, none of our embies developed very well. At the first transfer, we had two Morulas (one was starting to become a blast by the time of transfer) and the other three were even worse. The second (first FET) we thawed three, and transferred a Morula and one "many-celled" embryo (which means the third one was worse) and the last transfer (second FET) we had on blast, one Morula and one "many-celled" which was turning into a Morula at the time of transfer.

So really - we didn't even have one really nice blast on day 5 (out of 11 fertilised and this time we have 7) ... That's why I have been a bit concerned - even though I know that it only takes one and that many women have had viable pregnancies from a Morula or even a "many-celled" embryo.

I guess - due to the previous developments, that I don't think we end up getting such good quality. But perhaps this cycle will be different...

Thanks for the tip with the siggy. I have already deleted so many things (like Team Baby 2012 and all the information concerning the previous ICSI cycle)... and I see some people with really long signatures / really long spoilers, that I have wondered how people do it

 

[Pink gerbera]

Lindsay fab pic xx

 

[MissAnnabelle]

Well I hope that isn't the case this time for you. I have heard people say the the less eggs you get the better the quality, so hopefully that is what is going on this time. I'm not really sure, maybe post about the siggy in the forum help and testing area?

 

[oneof14]

Bubu, 7 is great!

Lindsay, such cute pic of your lil bean!!

 

[Pink gerbera]

Bubu 7 is great. I only had 9 eggs collected. Only 6 fertilised and I'm pregnant with twins and 3 frosties It is def more on quality than quantity

Xxx

 

[hiccups]

Lindsay cute pic

 

[Lindsay18]

Bubu - about the signature - don't separate your information by lines - meaning don't hit the enter key. Just use spaces and put all of the information together, spacing it until it looks the way you want. If you hit enter, it will consider it different lines. I had that problem too

 

[MrsC8776]

Well got my hcg levels back and they are 350 for been four weeks today. The nurse said they are on the high side and could indercate that the embryo split like my last pregnancy + excited but freaked out all the same

Great beta! When is your scan?

Bubu - Yey for 11 eggs

One - loving your positive attitude. Fingers crossed this is your turn!

Lindsay - cant wait to hear about scan!

Jhic and almost - I've had the pain, it was often when I rolled over in bed too quick!

Girls talking ms, I'm the same, no vomiting but really don't feel well if I don't eat. I feel nauseous and dizzy if I'm hungry

Girls with twins - when did you start to show? I'm nearly 9 weeks now and I feel like my belly is getting bigger and I can't breathe it back in

Pink xxx

I ended up getting maternity pants around 9-10 weeks. They are so much more comfortable. Thats about the time my stomach started to change as well. Now, well its just out there lol.

Hello, it's me again...
So we received our fertility report.
Of the 11, 10 were mature ... and 7 fertilised. So they have frozen 2 and we will see how the other 5 progress. Transfer will be on Monday sometime

Wonderful news! Can't wait to hear about ET and then your BFP. As for the signature I think most people just have tickers, pictures and things like that. Words might be different and thats why it is so hard to fit everything. I hope you can get it figured out.

and sorry for the RLpains DRsquid!!

afm awaiting my 2nd beta results, will update my siggy tonight after work!

Fx for a great 2nd beta!

Hi ladies!!! Scan went really well! Baby boy is measuring a day under 9 weeks, but they said that can be due to the doctor measuring (human error/interpretation). Heartbeat was 163/pm! Unfortunately it was my last ultrasound at my clinic , but my nurse LOVED the basket I made her and the staff was so sweet in saying goodbye!
Here is a picture from the u/s today - He is really starting to look like a baby The picture isn't as clear as it was on the screen, but here he is!!!

Beautiful picture! It is a bittersweet time leaving the RE's office. It will be good though. You can always send a picture of your little man after he is born!

 

[drsquid]

ive always hated wearing ANYTHING over my stomach. im also short waisted so having stuff at my hips is better anyway. so all my stuff still fits. so far my face etc does not appear fatter but i have no waist anymore. i swear i woke up this am and think i look pregnant but... i thought only the bump at the bottom was baby but after getting the second amnio stick 2 cm above my navel... i know that isnt bloat. i had a pretty flat stomach (ish) before so i think maybe you show sooner when there is more to get pushed out... i also had a small potbelly and that is the part that is more prominent.

as an aside.... ran into a coworker (ish) yesterday. turns out she has 9 month old twins and joined the same twin group i did.

 

[jchic]

Dr. Squid - you need to post a bump pic!!!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Wow so hard to keep up with the thread especially when you haven't really been following the past couple of days.

Lindsay - great picture of your little man! I'm sure leaving your RE's office was bittersweet but I think it's a great sign that you're progressing amazing!

Bubu - quality not quantity like everyone is saying and just keep the PMA It will all work out!

Everyone else who got their BFP's or had ER ... congratulations and feel better, rest up!

AFM - I got the approval from the insurance company to move forward with the IVF ... so I'm extremely relieved that that part of it is over since last time we wanted to do IVF they didn't approve it. I'm having a little bit of a problem with the medication though ... last IVF cycle they wanted me on Gonal F ... well this time they're switching me to follistim ... I told the IVF coordinator that I do not want to use follistim because of a couple reasons ... 1. I don't want to have to learn how to use the new pen ... I've been on gonal F the whole time and am just comfortable and familiar with that one. 2. I know they're the same medication just manufactured by different companies but I have this irrational fear that I'm going to respond different to follistim. Not really sure what's going to happen at this point but I'm already stressed out a little bit getting ready to go through IVF that I just want things to stay the same as they were and not change too much!

Sorry for the rant but I've been dealing with that all morning.

 

[jchic]

Ash - awesome you get to move forward with IVF! DO NOT worry about Follistim. The pen is a breeze, and I think you shouldnt change the protocol at all unless there is a reason too. Follistim and Gonal are basically the same thing. There will be other injections, etc added to the mix as well, so dont stress, you will see its pretty easy once you get the hang of it.

 

[ashknowsbest]

thanks jchic They did have me on gonal F before but yeah I mean I just wanted to know why they did it and they said they switched it to follistim because of the pharmacy I have to go through to get the meds ... it will all work out I just freaked out because I didn't know why they switched it. Now I know

 

[Lindsay18]

Ash - I agree with Jchic! The pen is SUPER easy - actually my "favorite" of injections if I HAD to pick one hahaha!!! Doesn't hurt at all and is a tiny needle and easy to use

 

[notoptimistic]

ash -I'm sure you would have no problem figuring out the follistim pen and you will respond!! I didn't ever try gonal but I got an amazing response from the follistim. 26 eggs!