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

[TwoRdue]

Bub - I also did yams, they are meant to thicken the uterus ready for implantation.

Lulu - love love love the scan pic.x

 

[GettingBroody]

Great photo Lulu!

Bubu - I think you have the most amazing positive attitude to all this!!!

 

[bubumaci]

Thanks Getting

Yams... I'm not even sure I would be able to get them this time of year have to investigate. Come to think of it, we're past pineapple season aren't we? Hmm... will have to see how I can come by these things...

 

[TwoRdue]

You may have to eat twice as many nuts

 

[Lindsay18]

Lulu- great picture!!! So awesome!

Pink- so happy your 12 week went well! Mine is on Monday

Getting- conference week is the worst. I'm so so exhausted. And it's supposed to pour today which really doesn't help!!! Good luck

 

[bubumaci]

You may have to eat twice as many nuts

 

[MoBaby]

Broody I did acupuncture my second cycle (and I did get bfp) but I only went maybe 5-6 times and it is $75 a pop and I can't really afford that on top I paying cash for all teae cycles... I also don't know if there is much validity to it... I know some swear by Acu but the whole time I was at my sessions I was like is this working why am I doing this etc.. It felt like the most expensive nap ever!! But I will get a massage the day before transfer this time as I read relaxation from that is good.

Lulu your babies look great!!

 

[almosthere]

wonderful scan lulu!

and congrats on 11 eggies swepka!

 

[Jenn76]

Lulu: So happy to hear your scan went well! I didn't get to hear the heartbeats until my NT scan at 12w6d so that's nice you got to hear them. It's such a nice sound. Love the scan pic, so happy for you. I have an appointment in the next two weeks with my OB I will ask her then about an earlier scan. I can pay to have a 3D one done if I want to, but my DH thinks they are creepy, LOL!

Prayin: I hope you can get started now that would be great to get a BFP before Christmas. It sucks that they can't pinpoint what happened, but it sounds like they have a plan. Still so sad that you had to go through that.

Stinas: Trust me I hated the PIO but it is all worth it. Have you tried icing? I never drank during this process. I'm not sure what kind of reaction there may be from the meds, but I'm not a heavy drinker anyway so most likely it would floor me. Probably a good decision. So happy you are almost there, 5 more days!

Azlissie: When will you know for sure if the IUI worked? FX for you to get a BFP!

Pink: I am so glad to hear your scan went well. I definitely always want to hear any news that anyone has. We started this together and by george we will finish this together. I won't rest until I see all BFP's on the first page!

Bubu: As usual your words are inspiring! You should be a motivational speaker. How are you doing? Any news on your FET?

Mobaby: I never tried acupunture, but I think if I did have to pay $75 each time I wouldn't do. I had massages upto my procedure they were great and covered by my insurance. Did AF arrive?

Want: I hope the bleeding stops before Monday. Looking forfard to hearing about your scan on Wednesday.

Swepakepa: Thinking about you today, I can't wait to hear about your fert report.

Jess, Lindsay, Almost, Broody, Two, MrsC, DrS: Hope you ladies are all doing well, always thinking about you.

BOMO, Angie, One, Michelle: Can't wait to hear about your BFP's!

 

[Lindsay18]

Hey Jenn!
Thinking about you too! How are you feeling??? Aww lemon babies LOL! I always think its funny how it goes from a peach to a lemon - thought peaches were bigger LOL!

 

[jchic]

Holy Smokes this thread moves at the speed of lighting! I want to do personals but am slammed at work so sending my love and support to all of you abd hoping you have a great wknd.

Pink- great scan! Linds is on monday and mine is next tues

Want- I just read about your scare. Are you ok mama? Thank GOD everything is ok. Stay positive and pleasr take it easy. When do you go back to doc?

Jenn- are you finding out genders??

Lulu- awesome scan girl!

Bubu- LOVE how positive you are!

Michelle- hows the cyst?

Stinas- Im counting down the days for you!

To all I missed- I read all yur updates and will catch up later, promise! Mo, hang in there. Your appt sounde like some answers were given

 

[bubumaci]

Jenn, Jess - you gals are too sweet ... I always just think I am being sensible and down to earth... maybe my calling is to be a motivational speaker ... that makes me laugh too! Whenever I have gone to presentations for sales execs (I am in finance - revenue recognition for software revenue), I have always thought "do they really believe this xxxx??? I mean - honestly, who buys it?" It is always so exaggerated and meant to be motivational - and I just can't take it seriously

I have my u/s on Monday (so CD 10) to see how the follies are doing and to have a blood test (testing the hormones as usual - and also all the immunology stuff we chatted about last week) ... and then we will just see when I OV, so they can thaw our little babycicles ... if my cycles are anything like the previous ones, I will probably be OV-ing around day 14/15, so transfer would be the week after... *need to get a crystal ball*

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE

 

[michelle01]

Want - I am so sorry about your scare. Hope you are feeling better, keep your feet up and rest I would call your FS about how long the bleeding will last; or at least to get some reassurance.

Jenn - Thanks; it seems like things are still a go with my next cycle. I am still in pain, but I start lupron next week, so that should calm things down in there

Thanks az! They didn't say what kind, but just saw it along with fluid under/near my uterus. I am still in pain today, so I don't know if they misdiagnosed me or what. I cannot even bend my knee into my chest without being in horrible pain. As for your IUI; do you take the OPK to see when you ovulate? If you really ovulate later then 36 hours then you can let them know? Hoping everything works out for you

Happy 12 weeks Lindsay!!

Thanks Lulu; I hope that this is all it is and the pain goes away soon. Today is CD15 for me out of 28, so I assume the pain should start to subside soon. It is still pretty painful today And what a great scan; congrats on your twins, if I haven't said it already How are you feeling? What a great pic of your little beans; so amazing.

Prayin - I am sorry for what you are going through

Thanks Stinas! Good luck with the PIO shots; I am sure everything will be just fine

Pink - Congrats on a great scan and to see them wiggling around; how awesome!

GettingBroody - Hi! How are you doing and feeling?

Mobaby - Hmmmm, a massage sounds great I have my acu consult Monday and your right, it is expensive and my insurance does not cover it, but I am going to try a few sessions for this cycle. I have never done it beore. But a massage before transfer, what a great idea too

Hi bubu Hope everything goes great with your upcoming FET!

Jess - how are you? The cyst, well not sure what is going on, but I still in pain! Just glad it is Friday.

Almost - How are you feeling?

Hope everyone else is doing great!!


I am still in pain today, so working from home again. I wonder if the ER misdiagnosed me? Yea, I have a small cyst, but seriously a 2cm cyst should not be causing me this much pain. If I try to pull my right knee towards my chest, the pain is unbearable! It hurts with anything I do; sit, stand, lay down, walk, etc... I don't know what to do. I keep taking pain meds and using the heating pad, but I have to go back to work Monday. I am at a loss Could this possibly be something else. They did a ct scan and ruled out my appendix and other organs. But maybe I tore something in that area that a ct scan and x-rays didn't pick up?

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

Want - I am so sorry about your scare. Hope you are feeling better, keep your feet up and rest I would call your FS about how long the bleeding will last; or at least to get some reassurance.

Jenn - Thanks; it seems like things are still a go with my next cycle. I am still in pain, but I start lupron next week, so that should calm things down in there

Thanks az! They didn't say what kind, but just saw it along with fluid under/near my uterus. I am still in pain today, so I don't know if they misdiagnosed me or what. I cannot even bend my knee into my chest without being in horrible pain. As for your IUI; do you take the OPK to see when you ovulate? If you really ovulate later then 36 hours then you can let them know? Hoping everything works out for you

Happy 12 weeks Lindsay!!

Thanks Lulu; I hope that this is all it is and the pain goes away soon. Today is CD15 for me out of 28, so I assume the pain should start to subside soon. It is still pretty painful today And what a great scan; congrats on your twins, if I haven't said it already How are you feeling? What a great pic of your little beans; so amazing.

Prayin - I am sorry for what you are going through

Thanks Stinas! Good luck with the PIO shots; I am sure everything will be just fine

Pink - Congrats on a great scan and to see them wiggling around; how awesome!

GettingBroody - Hi! How are you doing and feeling?

Mobaby - Hmmmm, a massage sounds great I have my acu consult Monday and your right, it is expensive and my insurance does not cover it, but I am going to try a few sessions for this cycle. I have never done it beore. But a massage before transfer, what a great idea too

Hi bubu Hope everything goes great with your upcoming FET!

Jess - how are you? The cyst, well not sure what is going on, but I still in pain! Just glad it is Friday.

Almost - How are you feeling?

Hope everyone else is doing great!!


I am still in pain today, so working from home again. I wonder if the ER misdiagnosed me? Yea, I have a small cyst, but seriously a 2cm cyst should not be causing me this much pain. If I try to pull my right knee towards my chest, the pain is unbearable! It hurts with anything I do; sit, stand, lay down, walk, etc... I don't know what to do. I keep taking pain meds and using the heating pad, but I have to go back to work Monday. I am at a loss Could this possibly be something else. They did a ct scan and ruled out my appendix and other organs. But maybe I tore something in that area that a ct scan and x-rays didn't pick up?

I hope you feel better real soon

 

[bubumaci]

Thanks Michelle

You know, I have absolutely no experience with cysts, but that does sound very odd that you are in so much pain from a 2 cm cyst (if I think about how many follicles we have that grow to about that size or even bigger before ER - and it is uncomfortable at most, but not severe pain), it sounds like they may have misdiagnosed and you should perhaps get a second opinion?

Did you make any sudden movements that makes you think that you might have torn something? Where exactly are you feeling the pain?

 

[michelle01]

Bubu - The pain started Tuesday night in my right lower back area; near the SI joint. I went to the walk-in clinic Wednesday and they did x-rays and said my back was fine. Then I started having some pain in my ab area, lower right. The ER tested to make sure it wasn't my appendix. It hurts when I push to go to the bathroom too. If I stay in any one position too long, I am so stiff and it really hurts. It hurts with any movement in my hip area on the right side; if I walk, move my knee towards my chest, etc... They didn't do an MRI, but I wonder if I tore something? I changed my workout routine 3 weeks ago and have been doing more high impact stuff, like jump rope, jumping jacks, jump squats, etc... So right now I don't know what to do or even what dr to call.

 

[bubumaci]

Bubu - The pain started Tuesday night in my right lower back area; near the SI joint. I went to the walk-in clinic Wednesday and they did x-rays and said my back was fine. Then I started having some pain in my ab area, lower right. The ER tested to make sure it wasn't my appendix. It hurts when I push to go to the bathroom too. If I stay in any one position too long, I am so stiff and it really hurts. It hurts with any movement in my hip area on the right side; if I walk, move my knee towards my chest, etc... They didn't do an MRI, but I wonder if I tore something? I changed my workout routine 3 weeks ago and have been doing more high impact stuff, like jump rope, jumping jacks, jump squats, etc... So right now I don't know what to do or even what dr to call.

Hmmm - I am no expert, but I remember when I had a slipped disc, the pain radiated all over the place and I didn't know if it was my back, if it was my tummy ... I was throwing up from pain, couldn't lie, sit, walk ... the doctor who I called out didn't even consider my back, just made me lie on my back to check my tummy... So maybe you should get that checked again - you might have jarred something doing sport (I did it from a too sudden movement in table tennis of all sports! Diving to the left to reach a ball)... I had my appendix out 17 years ago, but they have ruled that out for you...

I really would get your back checked again, it may just be that the pain is radiating out to various areas, because all the nerves are connected. I hope you find out soon what it is and can get it treated!

 

[michelle01]

Thanks bubu! I am going to my primary dr in about 2 hours; I just cannot take it. I wonder too if it really is my back. I saw some swelling there after I got out of the shower. What did they do for your slipped disk? This pain seems to be right above my hip area.

 

[MrsC8776]

MrsC - Wishful thinking lol. They are just bad after a few days. Once its all bruised up and you have only a certain amount of space you can do it in. Basically you are sticking the needle in a bruise, so it hurts for a min, but just more dreadful than anything lol But like you said, it will be worth it.

I was going to go out for drinks tonight, but decided not do...plus DH kind of ruined it for me. I guess hes right...I dk what it would be like drinking with all these pills. OH well. lol

Yikes! Doesn't sound like fun. I hope it goes ok.

Wow this thread goes soo fast!

Want - I'm so sorry you had a scare but I'm so relieved your little bean is ok

Lulu - thanks. Not sleeping on my tummy is definitely something I'm getting used to!!! But it's so not as comfy!!

Mo - I'm with what some other girls have said if you're happy with twins then I'd be putting 2 back. They tried to talk me into 1 ET but I pushed for 2 and I'm so glad I did


AFM after the drama on here the last few days, which like Lindsay I've tried to stay out of. I didn't feel like I wanted to write about my 12 week scan yesterday. But we're in this together so.... I had my 12 week scan yesterday and it went really well. Both babies are measuring perfectly and they were both very wriggly! It was amazing!!

Pink xx

Sounds like things went very well! You ladies better keep showing the scan pics because we all look forward to them. Please don't hide how your appointments go either.

Puh ... another 5 pages overnight and I have been trying to remember everyone I want to respond to and find myself suffering from severe amnesia

Angie : I am soooo happy that you guys are giving it another go!!!
Want I am sorry about your scare Sweetie!
Pink - that's wonderful that your scan was so positive two days ago

I think I will try with the pineapple core + walnuts (sounds like such a funny idea - but hey, we jab ourselves silly for 10 days and push progesterone inside us ... why not eat some yummy fruit and nuts?!) I guess we just have to buy a pineapple and cut out the core?

Also - sorry for missing the other posts - I was trying to remember who to answer to and forgot..

Ah.... unicornate uterus (desperate apologies that I can't remember your name right now - my brain is seriously striking on me!!) - that was my first thought, whether it might not be too risky / difficult for you to carry twins... I am sorry that it was so much information to process, but I am glad that you trust your physician so much - he probably knows what he is talking about.

Also .. for the women in the same boat as me, who have not had implantation yet : it is not unusual!! Think of all the cycles entirely healthy couples often have to go through before they get a pregnancy. OK so we have the advantage that we already have the security of fertilisation - but : nature is a tough cookie and selection of the fittest (good old Darwin) starts right at the beginning. If there is anything wrong with how the cells are developing - the body won't accept it... and even if fertilisation has occurred - there is no guarantee that a) it will continue to develop, b) it will implant etc. etc. etc.
Unfortunately, that forces us to have to have huge amounts of patience, will power, ... money (hmpf) and so on and so forth. We are intervening where nature won't allow us to get pregnant with our partners (or alone, whichever route we are taking) naturally... and then we get to the point, where we can't outsteer nature and have to let her take her course. And of course we get impatient, because - hey - we have overcome the hurdles we thought were in our paths... Mother nature is yet another "hurdle" and one we can't influence...

I firmly believe we will all have our successes here - some more quickly than others and in the meantime, we can just be there for each other and be patient...

My goodness, I sound like I am on my soapbox - time to get down and trundle off to work...

Wishing you all a wonderful Friday out there :wave:

Very well said!

Prayin and Stinas ~ I hear you guys on the PIO.. I hate those things! Like you said Stinas, it's hard to find a spot that is not bruised or doesn't hurt to poke the next injection in. I am still taking them but I've asked my RE to let me alternate suppositories and injections and he said that is fine.. Yaaay!

MrsC ~ I'm sure the nursery is going to be super cute. Make sure you get before and after pics.

Here are my little beans..

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Beautiful picture of your little beans! I will be sure to take pics.

Want - I am so sorry about your scare. Hope you are feeling better, keep your feet up and rest I would call your FS about how long the bleeding will last; or at least to get some reassurance.

Jenn - Thanks; it seems like things are still a go with my next cycle. I am still in pain, but I start lupron next week, so that should calm things down in there

Thanks az! They didn't say what kind, but just saw it along with fluid under/near my uterus. I am still in pain today, so I don't know if they misdiagnosed me or what. I cannot even bend my knee into my chest without being in horrible pain. As for your IUI; do you take the OPK to see when you ovulate? If you really ovulate later then 36 hours then you can let them know? Hoping everything works out for you

Happy 12 weeks Lindsay!!

Thanks Lulu; I hope that this is all it is and the pain goes away soon. Today is CD15 for me out of 28, so I assume the pain should start to subside soon. It is still pretty painful today And what a great scan; congrats on your twins, if I haven't said it already How are you feeling? What a great pic of your little beans; so amazing.

Prayin - I am sorry for what you are going through

Thanks Stinas! Good luck with the PIO shots; I am sure everything will be just fine

Pink - Congrats on a great scan and to see them wiggling around; how awesome!

GettingBroody - Hi! How are you doing and feeling?

Mobaby - Hmmmm, a massage sounds great I have my acu consult Monday and your right, it is expensive and my insurance does not cover it, but I am going to try a few sessions for this cycle. I have never done it beore. But a massage before transfer, what a great idea too

Hi bubu Hope everything goes great with your upcoming FET!

Jess - how are you? The cyst, well not sure what is going on, but I still in pain! Just glad it is Friday.

Almost - How are you feeling?

Hope everyone else is doing great!!


I am still in pain today, so working from home again. I wonder if the ER misdiagnosed me? Yea, I have a small cyst, but seriously a 2cm cyst should not be causing me this much pain. If I try to pull my right knee towards my chest, the pain is unbearable! It hurts with anything I do; sit, stand, lay down, walk, etc... I don't know what to do. I keep taking pain meds and using the heating pad, but I have to go back to work Monday. I am at a loss Could this possibly be something else. They did a ct scan and ruled out my appendix and other organs. But maybe I tore something in that area that a ct scan and x-rays didn't pick up?

I replied in your journal but I hope you are ok and you are able to get comfortable today.

On my way to meet with the new OB nurse at the new hospital. I hope it goes well. I'll catch up when I get back. Thinking of you all!

 

[Jenn76]

Hey Jenn!
Thinking about you too! How are you feeling??? Aww lemon babies LOL! I always think its funny how it goes from a peach to a lemon - thought peaches were bigger LOL!

LOL! I think the same things with many of these fruit, I guess there are many different size variations that they can be. I'm doing great, finally kicked that aweful cold that seems to be going around everywhere. Got my flu shot yesterday so hoping that's it for this winter season. Congrats on 12 weeks!

Jenn- are you finding out genders??

Hey Jess! Yes I am on November 27th unless I can convince my OB to scan me next appointment, or I might cave and do a 3D scan to find out earlier. How about you, are you planning to find out?

Jenn, Jess - you gals are too sweet ... I always just think I am being sensible and down to earth... maybe my calling is to be a motivational speaker ... that makes me laugh too! Whenever I have gone to presentations for sales execs (I am in finance - revenue recognition for software revenue), I have always thought "do they really believe this xxxx??? I mean - honestly, who buys it?" It is always so exaggerated and meant to be motivational - and I just can't take it seriously

I have my u/s on Monday (so CD 10) to see how the follies are doing and to have a blood test (testing the hormones as usual - and also all the immunology stuff we chatted about last week) ... and then we will just see when I OV, so they can thaw our little babycicles ... if my cycles are anything like the previous ones, I will probably be OV-ing around day 14/15, so transfer would be the week after... *need to get a crystal ball*

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE

Good Luck with your scan, I hope everything goes by fast so you can have your transfer on schedule.

Jenn - Thanks; it seems like things are still a go with my next cycle. I am still in pain, but I start lupron next week, so that should calm things down in there

I am still in pain today, so working from home again. I wonder if the ER misdiagnosed me? Yea, I have a small cyst, but seriously a 2cm cyst should not be causing me this much pain. If I try to pull my right knee towards my chest, the pain is unbearable! It hurts with anything I do; sit, stand, lay down, walk, etc... I don't know what to do. I keep taking pain meds and using the heating pad, but I have to go back to work Monday. I am at a loss Could this possibly be something else. They did a ct scan and ruled out my appendix and other organs. But maybe I tore something in that area that a ct scan and x-rays didn't pick up?

Sorry to hear you are still in pain. I agree it doesn't seem right that a small cyst could cause all that pain. I have a lot of back issues and often it feels like it is in my abdomin. It will be interesting to see what your doctor thinks. I am glad to hear your cycle won't be delayed. When do you think ER and ET will be?

MrsC: Good luck at you new OB appointment!