MAY we all be blessed with baby! May 2013 and beyond (BFFs Seeking BFPs)

[newbie2013]

Great, great scan last night. Feeling super happy right now. I've got about 8-10 follicles measuring between 11 and 16mm, one at 16 and 2 at 7. Doc is pleased and Tentatively scheduled ER for Saturday but going back tomorrow for another ultrasound. Relieved to know my body is responding appropriately.

Clande, hope you're feeling a bit better today.

 

[kksy9b]

Awesome news!!! Hope they continue to grow for you!

 

[ClandestineTX]

Great, great scan last night. Feeling super happy right now. I've got about 8-10 follicles measuring between 11 and 16mm, one at 16 and 2 at 7. Doc is pleased and Tentatively scheduled ER for Saturday but going back tomorrow for another ultrasound. Relieved to know my body is responding appropriately.

Clande, hope you're feeling a bit better today.

YAY!!! That's a good haul! I am so happy for you that things are progressing (and quickly)!

AFM... I do feel better than I did this weekend. Sunday was the worst of it, I think. I did a mile with my dog this morning and about half way through it was like, "ummm... I think I'm going to work from home" - which I am doing. It lets me do a little work, then chill out for a bit on my couch, then work a bit more, without worrying about infecting my coworkers (one of which nearly sits back-to-back with me and she's my BFF at work, who cannot afford to be sick right now). Thankfully, took my temperature off and on all weekend and the highest I recorded was 99.1, which is well below the point where there is a concern about the embryo.

 

[ProfWife]

Clandestine - it happens. Your immune system is lowered...you'll get ill easier.

For what it's worth, I used sudafed towards the end of week 10 and ended up on a z-pack week 11/12 for a severe sinus infection (the doc was worried I'd end up with pneumonia with the way it was developing). So far, baby girl is perfectly fine.

I highly recommend Vicks for stuffy noses, a humidifier if you don't already have one, or the Breathe essential oil blend from DoTerra. Those plus elevating my head for several nights helps with the basic congestion.

I hope you get better soon!


Newbie - that does sound like a great run for IVF stims...hope they continue to grow properly and that ER goes smoothly when it does happen!

 

[ClandestineTX]

I have made it with hot water with sugar and lemon and choraseptic lozenges. I sleep face down, instead of sitting up (that makes things drain into my chest, which almost always results in a head cold becoming a chest cold). I feel like it's on it's way out - walked 4 miles on my treadmill last night (which totally cleared out my nose!) and already a mile in today and so far, so good! A little stuffy, but otherwise, I feel much better!

 

[ClandestineTX]

Newbie... how'd the next U/S go??? We're on the edges of our seats here!

 

[kksy9b]

Glad you're back on the upswing clande! I hope it fully clears out soon

Yes, how was the scan???

AFM, AF showed up yesterday so I can now say we are trying next cycle! I Dont remember if I've talked about it here, but my cycles have been messed up for nearly a year now. Just hormone related from BFing and then weaning. Have had mostly anovulatory cycles with short LPs (9 days). Went to doc in November and she confirmed normal blood work and started me on b6 and AC. Its been slow to start working but I had a 12 day LP last cycle!! It was my minimum before I would be comfortable trying (DS implanted CD12) so now there are no barriers! Hoping to get a little more improvement this cycle as well.

 

[newbie2013]

Don't worry, I'll post after the ultrasound. I'm going in a couple of hours. Not sure if Dh will come because my mil is here and she'll want to know where we're going. If I go alone, I can make up something but the two of us makes it harder. She knows nothing about this and I am determined to keep it that way for as long as possible. She can't keep a secret and I do not want my husband's entire extended family knowing until I'm ready to tell them. Assuming this works, of course.

 

[kksy9b]

Sounds like a good idea to head to this one by yourself. Sorry she can't keep a secret...I know people like that too and it can be very frustrating

 

[newbie2013]

Another good ultrasound. Most follicles were 19. He's reduced my meds again to take me out to egg collection on Saturday. Final ultrasound and instructions on Thursday afternoon. So far so good.

Despite this, I'm on a downer tonight. Didn't sleep well and feeling blah. Hopefully tomorrow will be brighter.

 

[kksy9b]

That is amazing! Where do they want them at on ER day?

 

[ClandestineTX]

Another good ultrasound. Most follicles were 19. He's reduced my meds again to take me out to egg collection on Saturday. Final ultrasound and instructions on Thursday afternoon. So far so good.

Despite this, I'm on a downer tonight. Didn't sleep well and feeling blah. Hopefully tomorrow will be brighter.

YAY!!!! Usually 17-25 mm is considered "ripe" so you are fantastic!

PS your estrogen level is probably INSANELY high (think 200+ per follicle....), it makes me nauseated and bitchy. Just take it easy and be kind to yourself. FX for ER day!

 

[ClandestineTX]

Oh and I am totally down with not telling people! Even now! I think there are some women in the first tri group that think I'm crazy (though several of them have 4-6 kids already or are SAHMs, or without a loss history), but I really don't want to tell most people at all. Not even because of MC risk, but because right now, this belongs to me and Hubster (and my brother, and three besties - two of which live FAR away). I don't want people minding my business, judging what I should or shouldn't be doing (leaving that to my doctor and nurse-midwives), etc. etc.

Unfortunately, there are some really well-meaning people who feel like it's OK to voice their opinions (even relatively pro-assisted conception people can be anti-IVF, etc.) and they are fucking hurtful. And these are almost exclusively people WITH children who had NO problems conceiving or carrying them, you know, "experts"

 

[newbie2013]

Perfect timing for your post Clande. I'm struggling again today after a bout of insomnia last night. I just cooked for the three of us and I'm about to take a nap to prevent myself from bring a rude bitch to my Dh and mil.

I'll tell my mum, my bestie at home and my two closest friends here and that's it until I absolutely have to. Dh Is going to visit one of his sisters when I'd be about 8 weeks, so he'll probably tell here then. I'm ok with that as long as he swears her to secrecy.

 

[ClandestineTX]

Insomnia is definitely estrogen-driven, you are probably a bit high on it (and even a bit stark raving mad), just try to breathe a lot, remember it's weirdly a good sign and try to relax, even though your body is fighting it.

 

[momwithbabies]

Newbie: Thinking of you as you go through this process. Sending my best wishes!!!

 

[newbie2013]

Thanks momwithbabies. I appreciate it!

Clande, again great information. Thanks. my mood definitely hasn't Improved with my mil still here. I know it sounds mean but I need some space! We're going through the most stressful time we've had in a long time, plus Dh has a super stressful time at work over the next few days and she's not helping! I just sent a message to Dh telling her that he needs to speak to her about staying out of our room. I seriously do not appreciate her entering the only space In that whole house that is remotely private without permission. It is seems just rude. This is not "her son's" room. This is our room. Does she have no concept of that? I'm furious but trying to keep calm knowing my hormones are crazy right now.

As for ivf stuff, I'm going to the doctor in about an hour for the last scan and to get information about triggering. I assume I'll do it tonight since egg retrieval is scheduled for Saturday. Exciting and terrifying times!

 

[ClandestineTX]

FX for an exciting scan today! Please keep us posted!

PS my MIL is deceased and also had no boundaries, but I think was too intimidated by me to ever do something like that. You may need to directly inform her of boundaries, without cushioning it, like "Please excuse me for awhile, as I need some uninterrupted time alone." You don't need to rationalize or explain or be nasty about it - just direct.

 

[kksy9b]

Sounds very inconsiderate of her. Hope your DH is able to set some good boundaries!

 

[newbie2013]

Dh claims he was here at the time. This, of course, doesn't make me feel any better. If he was here, he should have stopped her. He knows I'm sensitive to it. Unfortunately, I'm not fluent enough to express myself to her without sounding rude. The language barrier is definitely an issue sometimes and a blessing at others. It stops keep from fighting with her unnecessarily, but also stops me from being able to discuss stuff like this. Dh has to deliver the message for me. Honestly, I just want her to go home at the moment.