July 2014 IVF Buddies

[nobump]

Had scan today. Two follicles growing steady. Linining not good only 3.4 was 3 last week. Think I lost some lining or it's not growing... back in on Wednesday for another scan ER will be Friday or Monday. They said they may freeze if lining doesn't improve.

Briss. Keep us updated on AF delay.

Letsgo that sounds like a fab way to share your news hope timmings work out.

Beb good luck with your beta

Hope everyone is good. Xx

 

[abydix]

Hi Ladies
I'm back from Paris. Had a wonderful time. Got my test results in today it's a BFN
i guess i'll have to schedule another cycle for October/November

 

[nobump]

Abydix, I am glad you enjoyed Paris, but I am so sorry you have had a BFN

Take all the time you need.

When is your follow-up appointment?

 

[Bebe2]

Letsgo: Exciting! Good luck for Weds.

Abydix: So sorry about the BFN. I hope next time is the lucky cycle! Sending you hugs

Nobump: I hope the follies keep growing nicely and that the lining picks up.

AFM: Not looking good for me. Beta#1 at 16dpo was 89; Beta #2 at 19dpo was only 130. That's like a 5+ day doubling time instead of 2-3 day. The nurse said they were looking for over 100, but I'm not optimistic. I go back in again for Beta #3 on Weds.

 

[Briss]

Bebe, I am so hoping 3rd beta will give you reassurance that everything is going well.

abydix, I am so sorry about your BFN. did you have anything to freeze?

 

[Redbean]

I'm back from Vermont. Seems some things happened while I was away!

Letsgo, congrats!

Bebe, I am hoping your numbers start growing. Sometimes they get off to a slow start and then get strong.

Soooo, my BIG news. And I mean BIG. I went in for my u/s today. I am carrying 4 babies with strong heartbeats! WTF? I had three transferred and one split. The doctor said she's never heard of such madness before. HOLY. We're in over our heads. Given my age, I'm probably not going be able to carry all four to term, so either we have to make some tough decisions or my body will make them for me. I'm still shaking--both excited and very scared. Whenever I think of them in there I cry. We started with eeny, meenie, miney and moe, had to leave moe behind in the dish, but the three remaining decided they liked the sound of the rhyme so brought the last moe back.

My husband's first words were, "We're going to need a bigger house."

 

[nobump]

Congrats redbean that's fab news. Big surprise on number 4 appearing. Tough decisions. Xxxx

 

[Bebe2]

I'm back from Vermont. Seems some things happened while I was away!

Letsgo, congrats!

Bebe, I am hoping your numbers start growing. Sometimes they get off to a slow start and then get strong.

Soooo, my BIG news. And I mean BIG. I went in for my u/s today. I am carrying 4 babies with strong heartbeats! WTF? I had three transferred and one split. The doctor said she's never heard of such madness before. HOLY. We're in over our heads. Given my age, I'm probably not going be able to carry all four to term, so either we have to make some tough decisions or my body will make them for me. I'm still shaking--both excited and very scared. Whenever I think of them in there I cry. We started with eeny, meenie, miney and moe, had to leave moe behind in the dish, but the three remaining decided they liked the sound of the rhyme so brought the last moe back.

My husband's first words were, "We're going to need a bigger house."

Redbean: OMG - WOW!!!! That's incredible! Congratulations on all the strong heartbeats (must be a symphony in there!). I guess all those little embies needed was some IVF support. Now they're taking off like crazy! Keep us posted

 

[lanet]

Red bean congrats and HOLY MOLY!!!!!!

 

[Letsgo]

Abydix, my heart goes out to you and your family. Please take good care of yourself and best wishes for the third time being the charm.

Nobump, I am so glad there is a plan in case the lining lags. Delaying sounds like a good option especially after last week's spotting. Having to wait is so discouraging but if that is what it takes for a good outcome, that is the best possible scenario. Fingers crossed that your team makes the best decision to lead to a baby in your arms.

Bebe, I am hoping you get a strong surprise reading on Weds. Sending peace and strong baby dust your way.

Redbean, speechless. Blessings and anguish in one moment. So glad your husband is able to lend support and possibly some levity? Wishing you strength and peace in the coming busy days. Please keep us updated and let us know if you need someplace to vent.

Lanet, love the updated pic. Look at those shrimpy beans grow!

Nothing new here, just a little crampy today and trying to ignore it at 9dp5dt. Thumb twiddling and thread stalking.

 

[Emmi]

Heavens Redbean, now that is something else Hon. Am sure your docs will guide you on the best for you and your Babas. But Lord, 4, that is something else!! Hubby nearly fainted at the thought of 3 but crikey 4, pretty amazing! Look after yourself and keep us updated.

Ahhh Bebe, that's tough but who knows what can happen. I really do hope those numbers go up.

No bump, great that they have a plan. FET's have good success rates so all will be good Hon.

Abydix, so sorry to hear that, all so tough but glad that you are looking forwards. We have to keep trying.

Lets go, waiting is tough, when is your otd??

How are you Briss??

All okay with me, am 9 weeks tomorrow and have my first appointment with my midwife, kinda strange as it makes it all so real, I am still in shock that I am pregnant. Desperate to get to 12 weeks but one day a time hey!
Am still queasy all the time, it's worse in the evening for some reason, I have the appetite of a ravenous pig and my boobs are mahooosive! Crikey!!

Xxx

 

[Briss]

Redbean, WOW! I know this is scary but also so exciting. It was actually my secret dream to end up with multiples 3-4, somehow I had it in my head for many months now that I should somehow end up with 3-4 babies. For poor responder like it's just a silly dream of course.. so thrilled for you though

Emmi, 9 weeks tomorrow!! cant believe it, it seems only yesterday we were complaining about our failed IVF and thinking what to do next. fingers crossed the baby is growing nicely.

afm, still nothing interesting to report, 5 more days on norethisterone.

 

[abydix]

thanks guys.

congrats to everyone with wonderful news and hoping to get many more
I'll keep you all posted on my progress.

 

[Aurora CHK]

:wave: hi gang, sorry to be AWOL just still trying to get over the loss, but thinking of you all. Huge hugs to Redbean, Abydix and Bebe in particular, all for very different reasons but all that require love and hope. Sending it your way, ladies xxx

 

[Redbean]

Thanks for well wishes and all, but I want to be clear: I wouldn't wish my situation on anyone. While 4 babies seems 4x as lucky, it is a VERY dangerous situation for both the babies and me, and I have a very good chance of losing all four, even as far along as still birth. Even if all four carry to term, they have a 60% chance of being severely disabled.

I am quickly falling into a dark hole over this and can't seem to feel any excitement. I probably never will, and we have decided not to tell anyone for a long while in case I miscarry. My sister knows I'm pregnant and wants to celebrate, but I haven't told her how many, so all I want to do is cry.

Anyway, thanks for being there for me. My hormones aren't helping me cope. So tired and can eat nothing but bread and cheese.

Hope you all are doing well! Sorry for the downer.

 

[Letsgo]

Redbean please don't apologize. To be blunt, this sucks. While your situation is the opposite of ours and we can't imagine what lies ahead for you, we all want the same thing: healthy babies to come home with us. It is a cruel IVF twist to be where you are now.

The medical options in Cleveland are awesome (if I am remembering your location right) so I am sure you have good care to support you short and long term. Did your docs give you a sense of next step or appt scheduled? Does it help to tell us, or read our comments? Having a plan, even just if the plan is: I'll find out more at the appt, kept me together through some bad spots. You may want to see if your clinic recommends a counselor to talk through some of this. That is always a safe place to get the emotions somewhere else for a time.

Cheese and bread, huh? If that's what you can handle now, it sounds perfect. I think I lived off cheese and crackers (Kraft singles and Ritz bc I'm fancy) for a month when I was pregnant and home alone for a long stretch. Dinner, middle of night snack, easy to prepare and clean up. Well, and Cheerios.

Best of luck in the coming days.

 

[nobump]

Redbean this process is so cruel. While you have been successful I think noone could have predicted 4. There is another user on here who has opted for a selective reduction. While I am not saying this is the answer it may help to read anothers experience. Her b
name is barbikins and she has a blog not sure if there are others.

Sending you and your DH hugs.

Xxxx

 

[Emmi]

Redbean, have the docs talked about selective reduction? I don't say that easily and I am no expert but I am sure your medics will guide you?
It's a very tough situation and I really feel for you, multiples at my age would be dangerous so I can imagine how you are feeling.
I really pray that a positive outcome is possible, thinking of you honey.

Xxx

 

[Redbean]

Thank you all, so much. Yes, hearing your thoughts helps. I have no one but my mom and dh to talk to as of yet.

I have an appt w a high risk specialist in Cleveland on Sept 11, which is 10.5 weeks--enough time to pass for nature to take its course or to talk reduction. This is a hard subject in the US right now, so the dr have been reluctant to mention until the appt, but a nurse did say I can discuss this w the specialist. I know this is probably the smartest and safest choice, but at 11 weeks it will be hard to bear.

Nobump, thanks for the reference. I'll contact her.

Now, back to you all! I want to hear some good news. Really pulling for you guys starting new cycles and waiting on current ones. Fx.

 

[nobump]

Redbean I wish you well whatever you decide to do and as you say nature may take its on action.

Afm - took 2 hours to drive to hospital. There was a broken down van on bypass that caused major delays. But lining up to 10.4 and follies both at 18.5 so hopefully get one good egg. Nurse took a few attempts to take bloods have thin veins. To phone soon to find out time for trigger. Xxxx