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

[CDysart]

Bubu & Kathy - Yaaa for triggering tonight, I'm so excited for you both!
Mamali - Can't wait for baby so we can see pictures! I bet you are very ready!
Jenn - Love the Santa pic, the babies are so very sweet and cute!
MoBaby - I hope all is well with you and the baby and I hope the tightening has calmed down and not bothering you.
Stinas - Hope you and the babies are good, any new photos?!
Swepa - Congrats on one of each, it's kind of like hitting the baby lotto jackpot!! How fun that will be.
Chris - Congrats on your BFP how exciting! Did you get a third beta? I hope you have an amazing 9 months!
Lindsay - I hope your doing well and are getting settled in your new house (you did get a new one right!)

As for me, I've been taking a little time to do some research about my condition or I should say more research because I feel like I have already done a ton but I did see several pieces that indicate Metformin can help lower the chance of miscarriage by quite a bit. I spoke to my doctor who said he had not heard of this but went ahead and put me on 1500 Mgs and then I found a book that is called The PCOS Diet. I've been trying to follow the suggestions and eating plans given, and even with a not perfect go of it I have dropped 13 pounds in a little over two weeks. I'm completely excited about the weight loss but am even more excited about the prospect of getting my hormones back on par as that might be what is causing me to miscarry. I have blood work on the 31st where they are going to test for anything I may have like auto immune disorders, clotting issues or anything else and then hopefully will do my second FET in January and hopefully get my take home baby! I hope this is it for me because after so long trying (going on 8 years) and two losses I'm not sure I can take anymore. We will probably move to surrogate after this round if we are unsuccessful. I am so hopeful though! Sorry this was so long and I hope everyone had a happy holiday if you celebrate and hope everyone is happy and doing well!

 

[MoBaby]

bubu are you not triggering with hcg this time?

you can kathy are triggering at the same time?!? Exciting!! You girls are going to have amazing results!

 

[bubumaci]

Thank you CD! I will keep my fingers crossed for you Sweetie

Mo - I don't think I have ever triggered with HCG - but only with LH. I don't even think, when I was triggering with Predalon, that it was HCG?? I will be getting Brevactid in a low dose both the day of ER and the day of transfer (that is HCG).

I can't remember if we were the same day back in April, but I think that we were spot on the same day then too *lol*

 

[MoBaby]

Predalon is the hcg. I did low dose HCG with my FET (day of LH surge, 3 days later, day after transfer). I hated it b/c I couldn't test early (which it didnt stop me from testing ) Good luck to you both!!!

 

[GettingBroody]

Chris - I can't believe I forgot to congratulate you!!!

CD - congrats on the weight loss! I hope all the changes you are making result in a nice pink bfp for your FET! Sending some in advance!!!

 

[Jenn76]

CD: Fingers Crossed for you.

Thanks Broody! We managed to get them in his lap without them knowing whose lap they were on. Right after that picture they both turned and saw him and Chris started to bawl. Lol!

 

[Swepakepa3]

Good luck never!!!!! Praying for you!!!

 

[Stinas]

Kathy & BUBU - Super excited for you guys!!!!

swt - Yayyy for b/g twins!! me too!! What an amazing blessing it is! Best of both worlds!

Jenn - Seriously how cute are they!!!!

CD - Its hard after trying for sooooo long, then getting what you wished for, then having it taken away….it sucks. You just have to keep your head up! Originally I was told by a OB (total bitch, no bedside manner what so ever) that donor sperm was our only route. I really would like to send her my sonogram pics saying HUSBANDS SPERM!!!
Be strong! It will happen one way or another!

Lindsay - Glad you made it through your first day back to school!!!

No news here. Going in for a cervical check on wed…can't wait to see my twinkies!!! Still don't think I felt any movement….very upsetting. When I lay down at night I wait for it, but its mostly gas lol…or i think it is.
Put my tree up today!!! Took a lot longer than it normally does, but thanks to my mom we got it done!

 

[honeycheeks]

CD - great results with the weight loss. Im sure its going to keep you motivated and maybe get your hormones in line. I have been on metformin for over 2 years now. I never lost any weight with it, but it does make me eat lesser and control my appetite and cravings. I hope you have your strong positive BFP and take home baby soon.

Stinas - Yay, its exciting that you get to see your little beans again. They better start kicking Mommy soon.

Jenn - The pic is so adorable , I want to steal them.

Kathy and Bubu - You are so close to being PUPO. Good luck with the trigger and ER.

Mamali - good luck for your delivery and congratulations for carrying the baby to term. You''l soon have a perfect baby in your arms.

Chris - how are you?

 

[GettingBroody]

Jenn - the exact same thing happened to us! The photographer took a really quick photo as soon as we handed Fia to Santa and then she looked up and realised who was holding her! She didn't cry too much but she wasn't very impressed!! Haven't got the photo back yet but hopefully it'll be a nice one!

Stinas - I bet what you think is gas is actually the babies! The movement is so tiny at the start that it's very hard to be sure what you're feeling. Before long there'll be no mistaking it though - you'll be kicked to bits!!!! I think I first felt movement at exactly 18 weeks... (or was it 17? Hmmm, not sure now!!)

Kathy & Bubu - good luck with ER today!!! (or is it tomor? This time difference is confusing!) Either way - Good Luck!!!!! Looking forward to your reports!

 

[bubumaci]

Ah, Mo, I see. Well my acupuncturist said yesterday, that the dose is so low, that it will be out by the first blood test (only 1.500 units on day of ER + another 1.500 units at transfer ... so by the first blood test, we are at 11 dpo / 6dp5dt) - when triggering, they use 10.000 units, so the mini units we are using will definitely have gone away. OK - Predalon I used for the first 3 ICSIs, in July and yesterday I used Decapeptyl.

Thanks Getting - ER is tomorrow So Wednesday

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

Jenn - the exact same thing happened to us! The photographer took a really quick photo as soon as we handed Fia to Santa and then she looked up and realised who was holding her! She didn't cry too much but she wasn't very impressed!! Haven't got the photo back yet but hopefully it'll be a nice one!

Stinas - I bet what you think is gas is actually the babies! The movement is so tiny at the start that it's very hard to be sure what you're feeling. Before long there'll be no mistaking it though - you'll be kicked to bits!!!! I think I first felt movement at exactly 18 weeks... (or was it 17? Hmmm, not sure now!!)

Kathy & Bubu - good luck with ER today!!! (or is it tomor? This time difference is confusing!) Either way - Good Luck!!!!! Looking forward to your reports!

LOL...you are too cute!! It's tomorrow I go in at 10:20 a.m. Doctor said this morning that everything looks really good

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

Bubu..thinking of you!!! how are you feeling....the bloat bothers me as I'm sitting at my desk. Can't wait for your results tomorrow!

CD..I am on Metformin until 12 weeks this time around...I begged the doctors the last time but they didn't let me stay on it and I ended up having a miscarriage again...each time they have taken me off I have miscarried....praying this time around that the 12 weeks on Metformin will do the trick...I will also see if I can extend the Metformin even longer as I am terrified to let it go. Congrats on the weight loss!

Stinas...the tree is gorgeous...Love it!

Lindsay ...miss you

How is everyone? AZ...MO...MrsC...Bomo..Angie...Getting

How are you doing Honey

 

[bubumaci]

Kathy - I am so with you on that bloat! My DH did a really sweet thing this year. I got an advent calendar which is essentially 24 wrapped presents (he did that back in 2008 too - picked me up from the airport when I came back from my holiday in Australia and carried this huge box upstairs). Well, my present for December 2nd is concert tickets to Christina Stürmer (a singer we both really like) which is tonight. I have just let him know, that I am starting to feel really sore ... really a lot of pressure down there - I said I am not feeling that good and would love to just lie down with a hot water bottle on my abdomen. I am feeling really tearful, as I love the present and want to go to the concert (it is a stand-up concert) - but just don't feel up to it I mean, it's not even 4 pm, and it has got so much worse in the last hour or so True - I am sitting at my desk, but standing it doesn't feel much better

He wasn't mad at me - said he would ask friends of ours if they can / want to go.

 

[Jenn76]

Broody: I'm sure your picture will be great. I'm surprised that you don't get it immediately. Fia is so adorable. Getting so big.

Bubu and Kathy: Good Luck tomorrow.

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

awww Bubu...I feel so bad....I'm most certain he understands though it's bad enough on a monthly basis when we are all bloated from our periods, but this is the icing on the cake

with me it's the opposite...standing up feels bette for me as it's stretched out a bit but sitting is killing me. As bloated as I am I still wouldn't want to feel any other way....can't wait for tomorrow!!!


Thank you Jenn!!!!!!

 

[GettingBroody]

Jenn - it wasn't a commercial Santa but part of a fundraising Christmas Fair at my school so that's why we didn't get them immediately...

Kathy & Bubu - I remember that bloating, eugh!! Sorry you don't feel well enough to go to the concert Bubu That advent box of pressies sounds great!!

 

[MrsC8776]

Thank you ladies!

My beta went from 33 yesterday to 57 today! I have to go back on Friday again.

Congrats on the great betas!! Did you go for another one?

Hello , hope everyone is doing great?

My baby is full term today , can't believe it. How time flies, am a bit nervous and anxious, can't wait to meet my little miracle!!! Anyone had a virginal birth on here? Any advice? I know sometimes things don't turn out the way you want them to, or the way you planned, but for now am having a virginal birth, so any advice will be much appreciated, thanks.

Great news! Hopefully you have a smooth delivery when its time. Please keep us updated. No advice from me as I went for a section but I'm sure you will do great.

How exciting Mamali!

BOMO - lovely to hear from you. Such a shame that you have so much going on - I hope you get to relax soon!

Kathy ... what's your news?

Chris - haven't seen any updates here or on FB? Is everything OK???

AFM - u/s and b/w today went well. Looks like we have 10 perfect follies, lining looks perfect and my b/w is showing nice levels of everything too .. progesterone seems to be behaving itself So I have to inject the trigger shots tonight, at 11pm and again at midnight. ER appointment is 8:30 Wednesday morning (well, that's when I have to be there ... the ER itself will be later (have to get prepped etc.).

I guess now I have to start praying that our retrieval and fertilisation rate is good. Until our last try, our fertilisation rates were amazing (considering the fact that DH has barely anything for them to pick from) - but our embryos were the best ever last time. I really hope that they fertilise nicely and -more than anything else - develop well this time! *pray*

HI ladies

Mamali....such exciting times

Bubu...Jenn...I trigger tonight!!!!! They had me go an extra day and boy am I feeling the bloat! On my left I had follies measuring 17-20 with some smaller ones and on my right they measured 16-18 with some smaller ones as well.... I'm all sorts of excited...nervous...anxious... lol....

How do you feel Bubu?

Good luck tomorrow ladies!!! I can't wait to hear both of your updates!

good luck BUBU!!

Hello ladies sorry i have been MIA...... life has been busy and lots of napping for me.... I am 21 weeks pregnant with boy/girl twins!!!! just thought i'd pop in to update

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Congrats on boy girl twins! You get the best of both worlds!

Visit with Santa, sorry it's sideways not sure how to fix that.

The picture is so cute! I hope ours goes the same way when we go. I'm a little nervous because Emma cries when someone even looks at her. You may see a picture of crying babies from me. HAHA I hope not though!

Bubu & Kathy - Yaaa for triggering tonight, I'm so excited for you both!
Mamali - Can't wait for baby so we can see pictures! I bet you are very ready!
Jenn - Love the Santa pic, the babies are so very sweet and cute!
MoBaby - I hope all is well with you and the baby and I hope the tightening has calmed down and not bothering you.
Stinas - Hope you and the babies are good, any new photos?!
Swepa - Congrats on one of each, it's kind of like hitting the baby lotto jackpot!! How fun that will be.
Chris - Congrats on your BFP how exciting! Did you get a third beta? I hope you have an amazing 9 months!
Lindsay - I hope your doing well and are getting settled in your new house (you did get a new one right!)

As for me, I've been taking a little time to do some research about my condition or I should say more research because I feel like I have already done a ton but I did see several pieces that indicate Metformin can help lower the chance of miscarriage by quite a bit. I spoke to my doctor who said he had not heard of this but went ahead and put me on 1500 Mgs and then I found a book that is called The PCOS Diet. I've been trying to follow the suggestions and eating plans given, and even with a not perfect go of it I have dropped 13 pounds in a little over two weeks. I'm completely excited about the weight loss but am even more excited about the prospect of getting my hormones back on par as that might be what is causing me to miscarry. I have blood work on the 31st where they are going to test for anything I may have like auto immune disorders, clotting issues or anything else and then hopefully will do my second FET in January and hopefully get my take home baby! I hope this is it for me because after so long trying (going on 8 years) and two losses I'm not sure I can take anymore. We will probably move to surrogate after this round if we are unsuccessful. I am so hopeful though! Sorry this was so long and I hope everyone had a happy holiday if you celebrate and hope everyone is happy and doing well!

Congrats on the weight loss. Fx that January will be your forever baby. TTC is such a hard thing and I'm so sorry for your losses.

Kathy & BUBU - Super excited for you guys!!!!

swt - Yayyy for b/g twins!! me too!! What an amazing blessing it is! Best of both worlds!

Jenn - Seriously how cute are they!!!!

CD - Its hard after trying for sooooo long, then getting what you wished for, then having it taken away….it sucks. You just have to keep your head up! Originally I was told by a OB (total bitch, no bedside manner what so ever) that donor sperm was our only route. I really would like to send her my sonogram pics saying HUSBANDS SPERM!!!
Be strong! It will happen one way or another!

Lindsay - Glad you made it through your first day back to school!!!

No news here. Going in for a cervical check on wed…can't wait to see my twinkies!!! Still don't think I felt any movement….very upsetting. When I lay down at night I wait for it, but its mostly gas lol…or i think it is.
Put my tree up today!!! Took a lot longer than it normally does, but thanks to my mom we got it done!

I bet what you are feeling is movement! Once you know for sure you'll be poking them to see if you can get them to move. When you go for your scan watch the babies moving and see it what you are feeling is them. Any pictures of your tree this year? Are you finding out genders?

Honey~ How are you doing?

Has anyone heard from anmiz? I have her on the first page but no recent updates. I'm going to go add all the new updates now.

AFM~ As some of you know Emma has been VERY sick. They didn't give her fluids in the ER on Sunday even though she had been throwing everything up for 24 hours. She was still throwing up all night on Sunday into Monday morning. At 3am I woke up puking my guts out as well. It's been a horrible time around here. Thankfully I stopped getting sick around 7am. I think my body knew that I couldn't deal with that and take care of babies. I seriously was about to pass out from being so sick. Around 8 I called the dr for Emma since she was still so sick. They had me bring her in for an emergency appointment. The dr was so pissed that the ER didn't give her fluids. We had to get her hooked up to an IV right away. 3 pokes later and they got it in her foot. It was so hard holding down my screaming child while they did that. Once in the hand, once in her foot (they blew the vein in her foot) and once in her other foot where it finally stayed. She had to get fluids for 3 hours. She still can't stomach milk right now so I'm only giving her pedialyte. Poor girl is starving and has almost lost 2 pounds. She hasn't been sick since yesterday at the drs office so hopefully I can start her back on the milk slowly today and she can keep it down. If not we go back for another round of fluids. Thankfully Ava has managed not to get it! I'm so happy about that!

 

[Stinas]

MrsC - OMG poor little princess!!!! That sucks big time!!! awww!!! I hope it goes away soon!!
I am guessing its movement, but its super quick, I just can't tell. I tried finding the heartbeats yesterday, i found it but then wham, it seemed like he kicked it lol
Its a boy and a girl! We found out a couple weeks ago….i keep asking to make sure though. I will ask again tom.
How big were you at 17 weeks? Im super small….like almost no bump…its like a little more than a bloat. Im not complaining, but hey, I am having twins…want to show the lady at the baby store I'm not lying lol

 

[GettingBroody]

Oh MrsC, ye poor things! Poor Emma I hope the worst is over and that she starts to feel better soon. I'm so glad Ava hasn't been sick, fx'd it stays that way...