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

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

Hi everyone I haven't posted anything because no one comes on anymore I really miss you ladies

 

[bubumaci]

Hi :wave: I come on every day, but have nothing to tell - no baby, no bfp ...
Have started acupuncture (had one "pricking" session) and am drinking vile chinese medicinal tea (that I had to soak then boil then fill in bottles) every day ... hoping that that will also help. 1st November we are off to Florida and then once we are back, the following cycle, we are going for it again. But until then ... nothing to report

 

[Jenn76]

Bubu: Glad to see you on your way soon. Florida will be a nice break from all this TTC stuff. Surely your next cycle has to be your BFP. After all you have been through you deserve some good luck coming your way.

Kathy: How are you? What's new??

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

BUBU....Florida is a place I would like to be in right now ...lol....thinking of going during Christmas this year...I usually go every year and I love it!

Hi Jenn!!! How are those gorgeous babies doing Nothing new on my end just waiting for the green light to start stimming...because of the placenta that was left over in my uterus I ended up getting an infection which I already treated and this Friday I have to do another endo biopsy to make sure that the infection is gone...once they say it's all good I get to start jabbing

 

[BabyOnMyOwn]

Hi All. . . I am sorry not to have been on much. Between school and baking a baby, I am exhausted all the time. I am ready for bed super early but then as soon as I lay down my peanut gets super active and kicks me. It's such an amazing feeling I don't want to go to sleep because I just lay there enjoying it. Silly I'm sure but ah well.

How are you all doing? I can't believe how big so may of the babies are getting! I LOVE seeing pics of them on fb. Makes me so happy!

 

[Stinas]

Kathy - I hope everything goes well and you can get the green light!!

Bubu - I'm jealous....I want to go to Florida too! You will be stimming as soon as you know it!!

I think all our asses need to start updating here more often. Thanks. Lol

No news here. Feel like crap after eating. Just like blah....dh is getting a haircut at the mall and I'm sitting in the car....that's unheard of. Sick to tell you the truth lol
Had some weird light aches/cramping twice today...I read its normal at this stage? Babies are growing a lot these last two weeks? Besides that I just want to sleep all the time....all the time except when it's actually time to go to sleep in bed...I'm up all night!!

 

[azlissie]

Hello everyone! I'm sorry I've been so bad about posting here - Dawson only takes short 20-40 minute naps during the day so I frantically rush around & try to get stuff done while he's asleep. Fortunately he makes up for it at night & usually sleeps at least 7-8 hours straight & he's actually had a couple nights where he slept 10.5 hours!!

Laurie I'm so happy that you're feeling movement!! That's the main thing I miss about being pregnant & I totally understand you not wanting to sleep through it. Have you thought of a name yet?

Stinas I'm sorry you don't feel that great. I definitely remember lots of twinges & cramps. Totally normal!

Bubu what did you think of the acupuncture session? That tea sounds awful - hopefully you won't have to drink it for long.

Mo & Angie, how are you feeling? Any appts coming up?

Sekky any update?

Lindsay, Jenn, MrsC, Getting, Almost, Michelle - how are the babies? And how are the mommies?

Kathy I really hope the infection is gone so you can get started. Sending you positive vibes for Friday!

AFM, things are going great! Dawson is almost 4 months old, which is crazy, and Monday he weighed 9 lbs 12 ozs. His weight gain kind of slowed down so the dr had me start adding even more preemie formula to my breast milk to make it 24 cal/oz. his first surgery is scheduled for November 14th - I'm dreading it.

Ladies who've had their LOs already - how long did it take for AF to come back? Still no sign of her here which is fine by me, but I'm worried that the longer it takes the more horrendous it will be

 

[bubumaci]

Hi AZ!
Dawson is such a cutie! How long is the "recovery" after the first surgery? What exactly do they do? Will he be able to drink his milk right away?

The acupuncture session was interesting - in most the spots didn't like the jabbing in of the needles (especially the feet) but the sensation was gone pretty much right away, so I guess you just have to get over it. I am thinking that it + the chinese medicine are doing something, as I feel less tired - fresh pretty much every day I wake up (I never or rarely used to wake up feeling restless) - like I have more energy. And the medicine .. you get used to it, I am now in my third week of drinking it and am not finding it quite as vile any more. I am guessing that I will have to drink it for quite a bit longer, but I don't mind - as long as this all gets me to where I want to be, I will do pretty much anything!

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

Thank you AZ Dawson is absolutely gorgeous...Love his little face!!

BUBU I say prayers for you all the time....this time will be your time

Stinas...MO...Bomo...how are you ladies feeling?

Hey Lindsay

MrsC...Jenn...and anyone I missed (sorry) hope all is well

 

[Stinas]

Az - he is a real cutie!! I'm curious about the surgery as well.

Bubu - if you feel that stuff is working...keep it up!!!! When do you start your next cycle exactly?

Kathy - I feel good. Last night I pretty much didn't sleep at all...no clue why. Growing pains? Who knows.
When is your next cycle??

 

[MoBaby]

Hey Kathy... Feeling okay wish 24 wks would get here so I could feel a little less anxiety good to hear from you.

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

aww thank you MO I truly miss when no one writes on the board! Im glad you doing well I know all to well about that anxiety feeling...I hate it! Can't wait to see new pics of the LO...when is your next scan?

Stinas...According to the letter I received from RMA if all goes well tomorrow, I should start stimming around the 25th...could be sooner or later than that day...I just finshed making all of my payments for this cycle including the PGD testing..(so I am in the clear with everything as far as paperwork)..only thing holding me back are the test results I need ...just waiting for tomorrow to come and go! hehehehe.... Sorry you didn't get much sleep last night Maybe tonight will be better!!

 

[bubumaci]

@ Stinas, don't know exactly - ever since my April transfer, my cycles have been really crazy ... I went two months without a period then and then had two within two weeks (my acupuncturist thinks, based on my temping, that I was pregnant that try as well, just had a late implantation) ... now, instead of ovulating around the 13-15th CD, it is 21st, 22nd - and my cycles are that much longer too. Basically, I expect to ovulate during our vacation - so endo-biopsy will be once we are back and then when the next cycle starts, I start stimming on day 3 ... whenever that will be - probably end of November.

 

[MoBaby]

Scan isn't until oct 29th I start getting cervical lengths also then b/c of my preterm labor risk.

 

[Lindsay18]

Hey!!!
Bubu- so glad to hear from you! Hope Florida is amazing!

Hey Kathy and Stinas!! Miss you guys!!!

Az- so glad to hear Dawson is doing well! I bet you're so nervous about the surgery. At least he is so young there will be no memory of it. We are all here for you girl!!!

Jenn- so glad you enjoyed your family time! Can't believe it's been 6 months already! Reiken is right behind them!

BOMO- don't be ridiculous!!! You enjoy EVERY KICK he has to give you! I miss that so much!

Reiken is doing well. 2 teeth are working their way in right now. They don't seem to be bothering him too bad, but I think he has an ear infection so taking him to the dr tomorrow. Gave him some Tylenol in hopes of a good night for the little guy. All he wants is me me me lol. DH just doesn't cut it for him. Poor DH lol takes it personally. Haha.

The house is officially on the market!!! Very exciting but nerve wracking at the same time!

 

[azlissie]

The way the plastic surgeon makes it sound, the recovery shouldn't be too rough - I hope he's not just trying to make me feel better. He says Dawson will be able to start using his bottle again right away & they won't let him leave the hospital until he's feeding well. The stitches on his lip will be coated in something so he can't catch them on stuff or pull them out. They'll put stents in his nostrils to help the shape & I think he said those stay in either one week or two. My mom asked the dr how much time she should take off work to help us out & he said a week should be plenty. The scar will be noticeable for about 18 months as it heals & then it will fade. His gum line & palate won't be dealt with during this first surgery but I guess reattaching the muscle that goes around the top lip will start pulling the palate & gums closer together. The dr makes it seem like this is just no big deal so hopefully it will go well & Dawson will recover quickly.

I think I'm going to take him to a portrait studio right before the surgery to get some really nice pics. I don't have any professional photos & I want to have some of his sweet face, plus when he gets older I don't want him to feel like I was embarrassed by his cleft & didn't want to get professional pics taken.

 

[Stinas]

Kathy & BUBU - I am excited for you guys to start again!!!

az - I think thats a great idea!!!

Lindsay - Hope your house sells soon!!! Yay for teeth!

Today was my last estrogen pill!! Woohoo! That makes it 70 days on it! Tom is my last PIO shot!!! Super exciting!!! 62 days of PIO! My ass cant wait to stop! I think i might indulge in something good tom!

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

So today's biopsy was a B****!!!!! WOW was that sucker painful!! The first time ever that I felt it that way! I saw the stars and moon! They didn't let me leave for a good 10 minutes to make sure that I was ok. They had the nurse come in to offer me some juice but I told her I'm not dizzy I'm just in some pain...lol... Then she looked and noticed that the original catherter she placed out for the DR to use was not used, and then went on to confirm she used the thicker one! well no wonder that hurt!! The doctor asked me what was wrong during the procedure and I basically told her well I think "she" is just tired of being poked! to which she had a good laugh at! hehehehehe...Other than that now praying for a perfect result so I can move on with the jabbing

How is everyone doing? It's a gorgeous day out over here in Wayne, NJ

 

[Stinas]

Kathy - aww sorry it hurt!! Blahh yeah after a while you vajajay does get sick of people poking her...and not in a good way lol
I didn't know you were in Wayne!!! We are 20min away from each other!
I would say its a nice day out too but I'm still rolling around in bed lol getting up now to do last PIO !!

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

Are we really just 20 minutes away from each other? We should meet up for lunch when you feel up to it!

NICE!!!! I wish I was in bed!!!! I'm so sleepy today. The last PIO...just saying that brings me smiles! hehehehehe...congrats!