The LTTTC thread for everyone.

[peacebaby]

Afternoon ladies, well almost

Jen, you're still at a very early stage and really these early scans can't tell much. I know its almost impossible but try not to think about that scan and just totally focus your energy & thoughts on a "growing bean". At this stage there are many variables that come into play so Google answers will never be a "one size fits all", your beanie could have implanted a bit slower. Embryo growth can be sporadic so even 2 days can make a huge difference. Keep busy, stay calm, lots of deep breathing & keep well hydrated. Your scan will give a better indication definitely

Crystal, so happy to hear your new plan. I was secretly hoping he would let you start the immune suppression before bfp because lots of dr's say it's too late at bfp. Interestingly, that formula of meds with aspirin is the standard basic protocol covering all types of immune issues, so even if you did the Nk cell test you'd still have the same meds. You already know the pro's & cons of pred but I would add be aware of any changes in ov and the moment you feel its changing too much go back & let the dr know. Some women who take pred over many months have found it affects ov but I think in your case your body needs the suppression in order to function better. Heparin is also mildly immuno-suppressive so the two work well together. You & I basically have the same plan but I am giving things a go without the pred for while, it will be my last resort. I also have many of the same symptoms as you eczema, weird itchy skin, etc. Lets hope & pray this sorts things out for us

Milty, I would be the same as you or worse! Is the dr letting you ov as normal this month or are you on the BCP?

Suki sorry for the bfn. I think you're doing a fab job of appreciating all the good things in your life and you're helping us all to do the same.

LL, i'm sorry the DHEA messed your cycle, so much of this game is trial & error. Keep the heparin, you may want to use soon

Bmom,Hopeful & everyone else hope you're all good

 

[Milty]

I have an US today but I'm pretty sure I will be left on my own to O

Hope everyone is having a great day

 

[Milty]

LL what is Heprin used for during IVF?

 

[LLbean]

Heparin is instead of Baby Aspirin

 

[LLbean]

Oh yeah, Gonal F is AWESOME! That's great you got a ton! Wow yeah that would be snatched off your hands real quick hehehe

Suki hi, yes thank you, I am great

 

[Bravemom]

Oh yeah, Gonal F is AWESOME! That's great you got a ton! Wow yeah that would be snatched off your hands real quick hehehe

Suki hi, yes thank you, I am great

Love you Liz

 

[LLbean]

Love you too Bmom!

 

[Milty]

 

[alison29]

Milty that is really lame that FS will only do IUI with 1 or 2 follicles. I had one that would cancel and the other did my IUI with 6 follicles and I was 29. It seems like past the age of 35 the chance that all eggs would be good is lower. Can you go to a less conservative FS?

Jen I am sorry you ultrasound is causing stress. It sounds like you had some great implantation cramping though.

 

[alison29]

BTW my weekend was spent de licing my daughter and all her things. Her hair is platinum blond and down to her butt. She is also four and abhors having her hair washed and combed. Fun times people, fun times. I can't wait to be off the BCPs i feel they make me irritable and less tolerant of my little ones although I think they can use a little more structure/discipline so maybe my impatience has been good who knows?

 

[H0pefulagain]

Oh Alison, NOT fun...you poor thing! We brought it back from a missions trip to Honduras. With 8 kids in the house at that time, it was NOT fun. If all you are is irritable and less tolerant, you're one of my new heroettes!

 

[Milty]

I agree so sorry Alison

To be honest I haven't totally rechecked into IUI in a long time cause I'm not sure I will do it. I think after we are through the adoption process I might be ready.

 

[crystal443]

Morning Ladies

Alsion- uuuggghhh my DD had lice in Year 4 No fun!! There was one kid in the class that kept bringing them back eventually they made the kid stay home until they were all clear, I spent hours with that nit comb

Peace- I was going to hold off on the prednisone but he told us there's no point, I told him it was the gaining weight I was worried about and he told me to continue to walk everyday and I can do Pilates in the first 2 weeks of my cycle but cut it back in the TWW because he wants to keep everything as calm as possible. He basically said to stay away from sugar for the insulin resistance and just walk and there's should be no weight gain We will see. The other thing with pred is that it does leave things open for infections and illness so I think it's going to be a hit or miss at the moment with regretting starting it now or not. I have said this before but I always feel so fantastic on prednisone..I have energy, I just feel great so that does make it easierI'm hoping the low dose aspirin will help as well I aked him if he thought we'd get a sticky bean and he said its only a matter of time..that could mean anything so hopefully soon!!

Milty- How did the US go?Are you going to be able to O on your own and how are things looking?

Liz- The sad thing is the Gonal F is no good to me, I respond worse on the stims so if I knew a way to get it to you, you could have it

BMom- Good morning lovely How are the kiddies?

H0peful- Good morning, yeah lice is noooooo fun!!! I can't imagine 8 kids with lice, you would have been forever and a day pulling nits I found it hard with one kid

Suki- How are things with you?

Jen-Good morning

 

[LLbean]

LOL come to the US and we can get it that way LOL...I know you can't ship it...they won't let you

 

[crystal443]

That would be great Can I not send it because of the refridgeration?

 

[Milty]

I get refrigerated fish from Alaska all the time...if that helps at all

US is good and I'm clear of cysts. I'm free to O on my own. Currently I have 3 follies about the same size in the lead with one a bit behind. This is the least I have had in US in the past couple years. Not that I just have US all the time or anything. They thought I was 3 days from O which is about right. At first I thought they were were to early but then about 2 hours later I started feeling it.

 

[crystal443]

Milty- Yaaahhh!!!!!! That is great news FX'd for this cycle

 

[Jennifer01]

Milty, good luck with your O this month!! I haven't heard (or have I missed it?)how the adoption process is going?

Alison, my only talent is I've never had, or had a child with lice I think we must have very dirty hair!! Really I think it's just lots of hair product. Oh, and the bcp makes me a psychopath!!!

Crystal, excited about your new plan, I'm sure it will work out. My dd has had prednisone for asthma, it made her a hyper maniac and an eating machine

Hello to everyone!! Hope you are all having a great end of summer! I'm dreading going back to work but I definately don't get sympathy since I've been off all summer I'm just waiting for my doctor to call me for a new ultrasound appt, trying not to let it stress me, the US tech said it was fine-actually she said the look of the sac gave her a "good feeling" whatever that means but I think I'm so blown away that this happened at all that I feel like there's no way it will last. Oh ya crystal I take baby aspirin too, my ob/gyn recommended it when I started clomid
Big to all!

 

[H0pefulagain]

What does FX'd mean?

I've seen yall use it a few times but have no clue what it stands for?

 

[crystal443]

Jen- no eating machine here I have to control myself but I'm sure it will be a battle I actually can't wait for your US, I think if the sac is abnormal shape they worry a bit so that's great that yours is looking so good It'll be fine Jen

H0peful- FX'd means fingers crossed