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

[bubumaci]

Ah, I understand. That is weird that both are breech babies Guess they both like having their ears near your heart

I so hope you are right and that we are going to get our miracle baby!

 

[never2late70]

Anmlz: I know you wont hear anything until after your second Beta in Friday, but have you used any of your FRER tests yet? I am so anxious for you!

BuBu: will you be POAS too? Exciting week ahead!

 

[anmlz86]

Hi Never! Yes, I did use a FRER on Tuesday morning. It was a stark BFN. So we'll see what the numbers say. I've got a pretty good list of questions, supplements and protocol ideas to ask the doctor about whenever I'm allowed to make an appointment with him. How are things going with you???

 

[Stinas]

bubu - I dont think its weird at all. Its nice that you feel them sometimes....i believe they are watching over you all the time!


Im sooooo pissed!!! So the nurse called me and told me to call the endocrinologist because my thyroid levels are a bit high....so I asked if that will interfere with my FET and she said no......so I call the stupid ass endocrinologist.....you know the one where I NEVER wait for less than 3hrs in the waiting room!!!.......this idiot calls me back in a panic telling me I need to call my doc to postpone my FET.....hes worried about me....he didnt know what dosage I was on...meanwhile he prescribed it to me and when I did get preg I called them to up me from 50 to 100....but they said 75 will do. He went on to say I need 100 right away and when I get preg I will need more. Can you guys explain this to me? Fuck this....im NEVER going there again!!!!
I am calling my doc in the am.....I dont think she will cancel my FET or anything like that....i Hope at least. Nurse said if I get preg we will just need to adjust the dose right away.....same as last time.
Im just super pissed. I needed to vent.

 

[bubumaci]

Oh Stinas! That is just so annoying that your Endocrinologist is being such an incompetent ass! I hope that you can get it all sorted out before your FET. If the clinic is not concerned about it interfering, I am sure they know what's best!

Angie - no, I won't be testing before my blood tests. My first is day after tomorrow and I was given HCG shots both on day of retrieval and on day of transfer so I don't want to get excited by a false positive (or even worse, depressed by a negative). In all the attempts previously, I have not tested, except for the last one ... since I don't have the full TWW, it is just easier to wait on the blood test

Ladies - how soon after transfer did you get any kind of symptom that gave you the inkling that it might have worked?

 

[Jenn76]

Stinas: How frustrating!! I had thyroid issues too and within 3 weeks my levels dropped to 0.6 from 4.6. It shouldn't delay you at all. Good luck with dealing with your doctor.

Bubu: For me it was 4 days after my transfer that I first felt something besides twinges and tired. I knew I was pregnant that morning even though I got a BFN on the test I took. My boobs just felt different.

 

[Lindsay18]

Bubu- I didn't really have symptoms. My boobs were tender but they were during shots.

Stinas- that pisses me off so bad. They're so annoying!!!! I had thyroid issue too but they just gave me meds and monitored. I'll be watching for your update after you talk to your doctor. Text me if you need me.

 

[anmlz86]

Wow Stinas, you'd think someone who should have a better understanding of what the hell they do wouldn't be such a dumbass. Sorry you have to go through all that, hopefully you find a more intelligent endocrinologist, though that doesn't seem like it should be a hard thing to do...

 

[never2late70]

Stinas: I have Hoshimotos Thyroiditis along with 3 large nodules over my thyroid (benign thank goodness) and here I am pregnant. I take 200mcg of Cytomel in the am and 100mcg of Levoxyl in the PM. I agree you should call the clinic to see if THEY want you to cancel not him

Anmlz: Sorry about the negative FRER

BUBU: I am praying hard for you love! ps..I feel my momma with me always. Makes me so happy

Running off to work. I put my puppy in doggie daycare (thanks to Jenn's suggestion) and she loves. I love it too, but its the opposite direction of work The things we do for love

Hi everyone

 

[BabyOnMyOwn]

Oh Stinas how frustrating!!!! I hope everything gets worked out soon!!

 

[never2late70]

Alright loves. Here's what is up next for me:
20th labs for Genetic testing (downs and what not)
27th UltraScreen scan for downs and genetics (get to see baby)
30th 12w 2d day ultrasound Wahoo! Get to see baby again
October 22nd anatomy/gender scan. (my birthday)
November 22 echo/doppler (check babies heart and valves because of IVF meds )


I am so excited!

ps..I got a speeding ticket this morning I was totally speeding but still

Happy Thursday!

 

[never2late70]

Jenn: How are things? is your hubby getting any better. Thaks for the tip on getting a doggie daycare with doggie cam. I'm so happy now!

MrsC: How's it going with the hubby away Do you have a pretty good support system? Any word on your new house? So exciting.

Lindsay: When do you go back to work? All of the kiddos started back at school here. Will Reiken go to daycare or with family?

AZ and BOMO: you two are both teachers as well. How soon before you have to go back to work? I teachers

Michelle: Tomorrow is the big day! I can't wait to see him!

Prayin: How are you? Where are you in your process?

I hope everyone is having a great day!

Angie

 

[MoBaby]

Sorry about the ticket! Still stinks even if you were speeding. Exciting dates!

 

[Stinas]

Im glad you guys think he was being a drama queen as well! WTF?!! I was super duper pissed!!!
Anyways.....I called the clinic this am and the nurse got back to me first....she was like he probably didnt have your folder out in front of him....she knew I was upset, so she had the doc call me back. Doc said pretty much what an ass lol She said my levels are still in normal range thats why she is NOT canceling my FET ....she said its on the higher side, but nothing to be super concerned about....upping my dose of synthroid should do the trick by the time transfer comes. She is going to give me a number to another endocrinologist on tuesday....she changed my apt so I can only see her when I go in. I feel like im her special little patient lol Im super excited she is not canceling my FET....I got super worried. She said I just need monitoring, which he should have been doing from the beginning. She also said he probably got all hot and bothered thinking they prescribed me the higher dose of synthroid when I did get preg.....which is wrong because he did. I know this because it took me like 5 phone calls and 45min later to get the prescription!! grrr! Morons. I have been skipping all my apts there because of the waiting room time....I get one day off a week....there is no way in hell I am spending 3+hrs in a waiting room like that! F that!
Sorry for babbling......but yes...FET is still ON!! Bring it on baby!!!
Doc said transfer should be 19 or 20th!
As of today I am doing 3 estrogen pills!

 

[never2late70]

Glad to hear Stinas!!

 

[MoBaby]

yay stinas!! that is sooo close!

 

[Jenn76]

Yeah Stinas!!! So glad to hear your doctor was supportive and not going to cancel your FET.

Angie: Glad you found a daycare that you like. Love the pawgress report!!!! What a great mom you are!! DH is on vacay this week and he's getting a taste for how my days are. I think he now realizes how hard it is for me.

Michelle: Good Luck tomorrow!!!!

 

[Lindsay18]

Stinas- thank goodness!!! Yay!!!

Angie- I go back to work on October 14th. Kids go back early September. Fortunately my mom will be watching him when I go back. My hours at my school are great so I can pick him up by 2:45 everyday

 

[MrsC8776]

Wow I'm so far behind!! With my computer breaking and everything going on at home it has been hard to respond to you all and update the first page. I have been reading a long on my phone though. Got my computer back so lets see if I can play catch up now.

Thank you Ladies :wave:

I was very pleasantly surprised! When they showed the eggies on the monitor, I asked the nurse what they were (usually, we looked at a picture beforehand) - the doctor said "two blastocysts". I promptly asked "are you serious?" And they laughed at me. One is a very beautiful blast and the other was a beginning blast at the time the photo was taken and by transfer an hour later, it was a blast too... I will try and upload the photos later (Daddy and Stepmum are still here and we are about to BBQ before taking them to the airport). The really pretty one looks like it is nicely expanding and getting ready to hatch *wohoo*.. I was in serious disbelief and the other two didn't even make it to today.

So right now, I am very happily PUPO with twins

So sorry this is so late but huge congrats on being PUPO!! Fx for your beta!! I can't wait to hear about your bfp! Not sure on the time difference but is your beta technically tomorrow in US time?

Swepa, congrats on your beta! When is your first scan?

Mo, I do t have any experience with those conception indicator tests but I think your bet was high enough that you shouldn't worry. You could have just had a bum test or something. Can't wait for your first scan!

Bubu, congrats on being pupo with twins! I'm so glad you had two blasts - that's awesome. Your clinic does the beta pretty early, right?

Lindsay, love the hair cut pic - so cute! He always has such a curious, bright expression in his face.

MrsC, I really hope everything works out with the new house & the move. Is there anyway you could get your current landlord to let you stay an extra day or two if you need it? Good luck!

Angie, I love your latest scan pic! Is your hubby completely ecstatic? I'm so glad things are going well.

Bomo, any update from you? Hope you're doing well!

Stinas, sounds like you had a blast in Vegas! Really hoping this fet is it for you - sending positive baby vibes!

Almost, Liam is adorable!

Getting, any new pics of little Fia? How are you doing?

Kathy, Sekky, Mama, Pink and everyone else - hello!!

AFM, things are going great with Dawson at home. It's been a big adjustment getting used to having him 24 hours & I'm pretty tired! He wakes up pretty much every 3 hours and feeding him takes about 30-45 minutes each time. Then I have to pump so I'm not sleeping very long stretches in the night but I'm trying to nap during the day & that really helps. He's been weighed at the dr's office twice since leaving the NICU & has gained over half a pound in a week so the pediatrician is really happy with his growth. I'm just so happy to have him home!

I did have to extend our stay in the current place by two days. I wasn't happy about it but I really had no choice. Crazy to think that in 3 days I'll be moving. It is going to be insane around here!!

I'm so glad to hear Dawson is doing so well. The lack of sleep is difficult but it does get better. Not because it changes but because you get used to it. It sucks but one day you will wake up in the morning and realize you got to sleep all night long!

Fantastic photos Bubu!! They'll look so cute at the front of the baby album?,

Anmlz - stay positive!!! Are you tempted to test yourself before the beta?

Az - we're doing great thanks!! Fia had her first hospital follow-up apt and they were very pleased with her She's getting more and more interactive every day - full of smiles and chat!!

So glad to hear Fia is doing well! Baby smiles and talking are the best!

I agree with broody. They will be great at the front of your baby album. Sending you lot of stick embies stick

So glad fia is doing great broody. You must be really proud of her

Hello everyone

Sekky how are you doing?

Never- first beta is this Wednesday, which lands on my birthday. The nurse said they wouldn't tell me my first beta, only the second. Thought that was slightly interesting since I see a lot of ladies that know both of their beta results.

When is your second beta? I can't believe you don't get results until then. That seems well... just crappy. Fx for you!!!

Hey ladies! Was worried so had a scan today. Worried b/c of lack of symptoms and a little crampy today. This was at work and abdominal so not much to see but here is Baby Mo!! The bright spot is the fetal pole forming

(darn! Its sideways! I can't fix it!)

Beautiful scan pic mo!! When is your first official scan?

Loved all the pics Lindsay!!! You have the cutest little shark I ever saw!!!! Sounds like you had a great mini vacay! My DH is on Vacation this week too. We were wondering what kind of things you could do with the babies at this age. Our problem is that it's really hard to go places with two. There always seems to be one fussing.

We did decide to get the crib moved out of our room, so we are officially baby free now..... Well I still have the pack n play in there just incase. Last night went okay. They both woke up the first time together and then they managed to sleep through each other for the rest of the night. Chris is still asleep now and it is 8:30!!!!!! He never sleeps this late! Emma has but never Chris. Bedtime routine is getting better too, just a few hick ups occasionally. Now if only I could get Emma to sleep longer.

I'm glad things are getting a little better. Have they set their own schedule yet?

It can be SO hard taking two babies out!! Sometimes it's good and some times it's bad. I just make sure to feed them both and then immediately go where we need to go. More often than not they find distractions in the store to keep them busy. Although stranger danger has kicked in so every new face that talks to them they cry. My biggest fear is going for walks. In the car people cant hear my babies screaming because they are tired or hungry. Outside... everyone stares!!

Alright loves. Here's what is up next for me:
20th labs for Genetic testing (downs and what not)
27th UltraScreen scan for downs and genetics (get to see baby)
30th 12w 2d day ultrasound Wahoo! Get to see baby again
October 22nd anatomy/gender scan. (my birthday)
November 22 echo/doppler (check babies heart and valves because of IVF meds )


I am so excited!

ps..I got a speeding ticket this morning I was totally speeding but still

Happy Thursday!

So much to look forward to!! Boo to the speeding ticket! Hopefully it isn't a big one.

Jenn: How are things? is your hubby getting any better. Thaks for the tip on getting a doggie daycare with doggie cam. I'm so happy now!

MrsC: How's it going with the hubby away Do you have a pretty good support system? Any word on your new house? So exciting.

Lindsay: When do you go back to work? All of the kiddos started back at school here. Will Reiken go to daycare or with family?

AZ and BOMO: you two are both teachers as well. How soon before you have to go back to work? I teachers

Michelle: Tomorrow is the big day! I can't wait to see him!

Prayin: How are you? Where are you in your process?

I hope everyone is having a great day!

Angie

Thanks for checking in Angie! It is hard with hubby being gone but things have gone pretty smoothly this time around (so far). The house stuff has been stressful. I finally went and signed all the paperwork today for hubby and I. We are officially home owners now! As for support I have my mom who lives close by and she helps me out when I ask. Although I'm the type of person who hates to ask for help so I try to do a lot on my own. I've always been that way and having twins won't change that. Other than that I have great support via text messages! Just having that is a huge help in many ways.

Im glad you guys think he was being a drama queen as well! WTF?!! I was super duper pissed!!!
Anyways.....I called the clinic this am and the nurse got back to me first....she was like he probably didnt have your folder out in front of him....she knew I was upset, so she had the doc call me back. Doc said pretty much what an ass lol She said my levels are still in normal range thats why she is NOT canceling my FET ....she said its on the higher side, but nothing to be super concerned about....upping my dose of synthroid should do the trick by the time transfer comes. She is going to give me a number to another endocrinologist on tuesday....she changed my apt so I can only see her when I go in. I feel like im her special little patient lol Im super excited she is not canceling my FET....I got super worried. She said I just need monitoring, which he should have been doing from the beginning. She also said he probably got all hot and bothered thinking they prescribed me the higher dose of synthroid when I did get preg.....which is wrong because he did. I know this because it took me like 5 phone calls and 45min later to get the prescription!! grrr! Morons. I have been skipping all my apts there because of the waiting room time....I get one day off a week....there is no way in hell I am spending 3+hrs in a waiting room like that! F that!
Sorry for babbling......but yes...FET is still ON!! Bring it on baby!!!
Doc said transfer should be 19 or 20th!
As of today I am doing 3 estrogen pills!

So glad your FET is still on for the 20th!! I hate it when dr's make us stress for no reason. I think you handled things very well!

Michelle~~ Best of luck tomorrow meeting your LO!!!

So as I mentioned and I'm sure some of you saw, I closed on the house today. Packers and movers are coming on Sunday which is great because they are having movers move them out on Saturday. In my "spare time" I've gotten a lot packed so there isn't much else to do. Just to deal with the craziness of having people move my stuff in a few days and adjusting to a new home. We are very excited though.

The girls have their 6 month check up on the 23rd. The time is flying by!!

 

[MoBaby]

Michelle good luck tomorrow!!

Mrsc official scan on 21st