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[alicatt]

Yes, I just looked at it all squinty and to the side and the line is faint but definately there! I am getting up early in the morning to check Wonder ... gotta look at time zone diffs for our states....LOL!

LOL! You won't be up when I test in the morning, it will be far too early for you! I have to be up around 6:30 so I can get my arse out of bed, showered, dressed, make breakfast, feed doggies, and be out of the house by 7:50 for my 8:30 apt. The FS office is a good 25 mins away when there isn't any traffic. So I want to make sure I leave with plenty of time to get there. Good news is that my office is only 1 more exit away, so its at least on the way to work!

I will definitely be testing with a FRER as that is all I have left. No more ICs. I wonder if it will show anything tomorrow morning? Most women I have seen post about their after IVF and a 5dt get a around 5-8 days after transfer, well tomorrow will be 5 days. So that is just about right!

Can I just say that when I saw it I burst out in tears! but in a good way. Holy cow could this really be it?

 

[Grey Eyes]

Yes, this could be it! And I may not be up but I am going to be checking as soon as I do wake up Def use fmy and frers are awesome! Btw- I got my bfp on 10 dpo--that's about tomorrow for you, right??

You better try to sleep and hold your pee lady! "see ya" tomorrow and GL with your appointment!!

 

[alicatt]

Yes, this could be it! And I may not be up but I am going to be checking as soon as I do wake up Def use fmy and frers are awesome! Btw- I got my bfp on 10 dpo--that's about tomorrow for you, right??

You better try to sleep and hold your pee lady! "see ya" tomorrow and GL with your appointment!!

THANKS!

I did just poas it was a frer and again a tiny hint of a line. So maybe tomorrow will bring a line that is more visible? We shall see!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Yes, this could be it! And I may not be up but I am going to be checking as soon as I do wake up Def use fmy and frers are awesome! Btw- I got my bfp on 10 dpo--that's about tomorrow for you, right??

You better try to sleep and hold your pee lady! "see ya" tomorrow and GL with your appointment!!

THANKS!

I did just poas it was a frer and again a tiny hint of a line. So maybe tomorrow will bring a line that is more visible? We shall see!

Aaaargh! And you didn't post-a-pic! Nuts! LOL! Can't wait for morning

 

[alicatt]

Yes, this could be it! And I may not be up but I am going to be checking as soon as I do wake up Def use fmy and frers are awesome! Btw- I got my bfp on 10 dpo--that's about tomorrow for you, right??

You better try to sleep and hold your pee lady! "see ya" tomorrow and GL with your appointment!!

THANKS!

I did just poas it was a frer and again a tiny hint of a line. So maybe tomorrow will bring a line that is more visible? We shall see!

Aaaargh! And you didn't post-a-pic! Nuts! LOL! Can't wait for morning

Can't sleep! I did however find the most awesome boots to go with the dress I bought earlier! Now I have something to wear to my 40th birthday dinner! YAY!

 

[twotogo]

Ali - I saw something as well on the strip! Can't wait to see today's FRER.

 

[alicatt]

Ali - I saw something as well on the strip! Can't wait to see today's FRER.

Unfortunately there isn't anything to show this morning. I did a FRER with FMU, but it didn't show anything
I think the ICs are 10miu and the FRER is 20, so it may take until tomorrow to get to 20, as the doubling time is said to be 48 hours right?

 

[Grey Eyes]

Yes 48 hours is generally the doubling time! No worries! I remember you mentioning the IC's were very early testers so try not to worry! You tested a while back and got negs so we know the trigger is gone No worries! You'll see that bfp on frer yet! On 9 dpo I had abig bfn then on 10- there it was faint but sure. Sometimes that extra day is all it takes!!

 

[Babywhisperer]

...Awww.........where is everyone?.....

Morning sunshine! Sounds like you have gotten everything done just in the nick of time! I bet you go sometime next week, maybe the 30th. How tall are you? Your weight fully prego is amazing! How are you feeling?

Ummm, 5'11". JK! I am a very short 5'5 lol! I just feel fatty atm because uterus is pressing into everything and it feels like I can't get breath!

The biking sounds so fun, I am jealous! I love biking but mostly on free easy space, just cruising, you know? I grew up where there were no roads and I absolutely got my fill of rough terrain

5'5 and 145 prego is fantastic! What did you gain like 25lbs? Amazing.

Biking was ok, the trails were narrow, a ton of tree roots, sharp turns, and trees and bushes along the side so I kept being hit by branches. Hubs is much more of a daredevil ao we hit the road and did some hills. We went out to dinner with friends last night, Sushi...I couldn't avoid it. It will be my last. We bd yesterday after biking and plan to bd more today, tomorrow and maybe Tuesday for good measure. We were out for dinner with friends that have twins and they were telling us how much a nanny and daycare cost I almost choked. $2k for a nanny per month, and 2 days a week of daycare for $1300/month...If I had twins I'd move out of NY b/c that's absurd!

Sounds like you had a great weekend! The biking does sound fun, but a little hairy. Glad you didn't fall or hurt yourself. You must be pretty good on a bike! OMG is that what nanny's cost in NYC? EEK! I don't think I could afford that either! Actually I KNOW I couldn't! LOL.

That's daycare on Long Island not even nyc! Weekend was great, ended up going to a state park about 45 min from us, they have paved bike paths and some of road flat trails. It was beautiful as some of the paths go along the water. We saw a bunch of deer and I kept going as hubs stopped to watch. Deer = ticks = Lyme Disease = worst experience of my life.

We bd again last night after biking...gotta say, that whole area down there needs a breaky break...between the biking and

 

[Babywhisperer]

Opps, between biking and bding I am sore!! How was everyone's weekend??

 

[twotogo]

Opps, between biking and bding I am sore!! How was everyone's weekend??

Hi Baby, sounds like you had a great weekend, but yeah... I would take a break.

AFM - this weekend was pretty good. We went to an auction on Saturday and bought a 30 year old washer for $10. I'm so excited! Hubby is going to put it in today. It may not last long, but hopefully long enough to save up for a good washer. My 40 year old knees are extremely grateful! Today, we are going to take a break from schooling and scrub down the house (actually, I can count it as life skills ) Since I have been hand washing and have a painting project going, my house has gotten into bad shape. It's driving me nuts! So we are all scrubbing - hubby included!

 

[alicatt]

Hey all!

So I had a lot of drama last night, thinking I was pregnant. I'm still convinced that it was a line, but this morning I just couldn't see anything on the FRER. So I think I have to wait until tomorrow.

Babywhisperer- sounds like you had a great weekend! I'm envious of the biking you did. Sounds beautiful, but yes, definitely a little sore in the nether regions.

TwoToGo - so happy you got a washing machine for cheap! That's great news. I hope it works for many more years I hope you end up with a super squeaky clean house!

Coy - how are you feeling today? Think babes is coming yet? How does it feel to have nothing to do? knowing you, you are probably trying to tackle the garage again! Since you don't have any school work, and dd's room is ready and babes needs are all set! Maybe it's time to just relax? Yes, that might be a good plan!

AFM - Went in and had my blood drawn, they will call me this afternoon with the results, and will tell me if I need to increase my progesterone dosage. Otherwise, I'm at work, and just waiting til the day is over so I can go home. Just not feeling it today. Plus my annoying new co-worker has already started pestering me. Man he just makes me want to scream. I know it is bad, but he is just so super annoying! AHHHHH.

 

[Babywhisperer]

Ali - I saw something as well on the strip! Can't wait to see today's FRER.

Unfortunately there isn't anything to show this morning. I did a FRER with FMU, but it didn't show anything
I think the ICs are 10miu and the FRER is 20, so it may take until tomorrow to get to 20, as the doubling time is said to be 48 hours right?

OMG, am I reading this for reals??? That was a faint line!! That sucker is gonna get darker for sure. You must be amped up on adrenalin right now. I am so excited for you I said a prayer for you yesterday and will do so again today. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for more pics!!

Afm, kind of anxious today. Hubs has his charity golf outing with the nightmare trio of single friends that will most surely be drinking to excess on the course, then later for the dinner and reception. We have to bd again tonight since I got my smileys Sat & Sunday, although yesterday the line did start to fade from Saturdays line. For once I just want to see that he can be mature around these 3 idiots. Just once! 2 of them are (from what my friends think) hot in shape permanent bachelors that party as much as they can. Ugh.

 

[alicatt]

Ali - I saw something as well on the strip! Can't wait to see today's FRER.

Unfortunately there isn't anything to show this morning. I did a FRER with FMU, but it didn't show anything
I think the ICs are 10miu and the FRER is 20, so it may take until tomorrow to get to 20, as the doubling time is said to be 48 hours right?

OMG, am I reading this for reals??? That was a faint line!! That sucker is gonna get darker for sure. You must be amped up on adrenalin right now. I am so excited for you I said a prayer for you yesterday and will do so again today. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for more pics!!

Afm, kind of anxious today. Hubs has his charity golf outing with the nightmare trio of single friends that will most surely be drinking to excess on the course, then later for the dinner and reception. We have to bd again tonight since I got my smileys Sat & Sunday, although yesterday the line did start to fade from Saturdays line. For once I just want to see that he can be mature around these 3 idiots. Just once! 2 of them are (from what my friends think) hot in shape permanent bachelors that party as much as they can. Ugh.

Thanks! I just hope I'm not reading too much into that one test. The one this morning didn't have anything on it. So I'm not so sure. I would have been a lot more optimistic if the one this morning was even visible on the FRER! Well maybe a phone call or a txt reminding DH that you are fertile and he needs his swimmers to be sober! We need those guys swimming towards the egg, not swimming in drunken circles Hopefully he'll be good and come home to wifey and do some good old fashioned BD'ing!!!

 

[alicatt]

I think I need to bookmark this page:
https://www.nyufertilitycenter.org/ivf/embryo_transfer

Or I'm going to drive myself totally crazy. Seriously I will need to live in a rubber room soon

 

[Babywhisperer]

Ali - I saw something as well on the strip! Can't wait to see today's FRER.

Unfortunately there isn't anything to show this morning. I did a FRER with FMU, but it didn't show anything
I think the ICs are 10miu and the FRER is 20, so it may take until tomorrow to get to 20, as the doubling time is said to be 48 hours right?

OMG, am I reading this for reals??? That was a faint line!! That sucker is gonna get darker for sure. You must be amped up on adrenalin right now. I am so excited for you I said a prayer for you yesterday and will do so again today. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for more pics!!

Afm, kind of anxious today. Hubs has his charity golf outing with the nightmare trio of single friends that will most surely be drinking to excess on the course, then later for the dinner and reception. We have to bd again tonight since I got my smileys Sat & Sunday, although yesterday the line did start to fade from Saturdays line. For once I just want to see that he can be mature around these 3 idiots. Just once! 2 of them are (from what my friends think) hot in shape permanent bachelors that party as much as they can. Ugh.

Thanks! I just hope I'm not reading too much into that one test. The one this morning didn't have anything on it. So I'm not so sure. I would have been a lot more optimistic if the one this morning was even visible on the FRER! Well maybe a phone call or a txt reminding DH that you are fertile and he needs his swimmers to be sober! We need those guys swimming towards the egg, not swimming in drunken circles Hopefully he'll be good and come home to wifey and do some good old fashioned BD'ing!!!

Don't get frustrated, just be patient, stay busy and test tomorrow. Give your body time to get hcg up.

As far as texting him, I have already said my peace and urged him not to overdo it from a driving standpoint. I have no tolerance for drinking and driving, and the last time he was with 2 of the 3 he's with today....let's just saw I ripped them all a new one. I have also said at least twice this weekend that we needed to bd Sat-Tues. If he comes home a mess I have 2 very serious reasons to be pissed as hell. He always uses the excuse he never goes out w/ just the guys...and I reply that any time he does he always goes overboard. I just don't need the added stress this week. I am waiting for a job offer, trying to get bd timing right, and my brother is getting operated on Friday. Serenity now!

 

[FirstTry]

I think I need to bookmark this page:
https://www.nyufertilitycenter.org/ivf/embryo_transfer

Or I'm going to drive myself totally crazy. Seriously I will need to live in a rubber room soon

We're all pulling for you, Ali!

Try to concentrate on something else so the day won't drag on forever as you wait for tomorrow's FMU.

 

[jm1355]

everyone!

Ali...you have so many people praying for you, I bet God is going to give you that baby (or babies) just so he can keep us quiet for a little while! he-hee! I have a good feeling about this being your month!!!

Coy...I would say that I hope you are relaxing and taking it easy, but I realize that is just not who you are. So, in the spirit of your "Coy-ness" ...Get to working in that garage...or on that school work...or in the closets...or cooking...or whatever you feel like doing!! As much as we tell you to take it easy, you are on #3 and you know what you can and can't handle...right? I think it is awesome that you are so active after seeing other people I know just slump into couch potatoes!! not good... Just know that we concern ourselves with your health and well-being.

AFM...my temp dipped this morning back to where it should be for 9DPO...which somewhat confirms that the spike was probably because of my wotkouts. Since I didn't workout as hard or as long yesterday, my temps are back to normal. I took today off from work....went to the gym, grocery store, and came home to finiosh my literature review for my thesis. And when I went to the potty, I wiped and there was a little bit of pinkness on the toilet paper.... oh well, at least I know BF will go do his thing with the FS after AF arrives....

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- hey, it's not drama lol, I still think you're pregnant See, BabyWhisperer saw it too- not just me! Time, time, everything takes time- right? As far as reading too much in to that one test--NEVER! Oh, I hope you saved the FRER because that invisi-line might have gotten dark enough to notice by now My frers (YES< I saved them lol) always got darker over time Just a thought.... Re: your annoying co-worker. Um, Ali? STOP BEING SO NICE.

TwoToGo- yay!for a washing machine! Mine went on the fritz last year (?) or the year before (my brain ) and we ended up buying one from Lowes- only cost like $200.00 and they delivered it for us! Sweeeeeeet, so beats handwashing!

BabyWhisperer- lol @ your dh! Mature? Drinking in excess? Maybe he just blows off steam...um, right? Sometimes it is just as hard for us to understand men as it is impossible for them to understand us! As long as he comes home, and uh, gives you what you demand

FirstTry- how are ya lady?!

Jess- thanks on the vote for crazy-busy-ness! Yes, I find it very difficult to do nothing. I did go out and get some sparkly nail polish yesterday, I was thinking "maybe I'll put that on" and just laze around, etc etc....But it drives me nuts, and I know here is Ali telling me to relax- ALI? Telling someone to relax?? Relax is not in Ali's vocabulary She is one of the busiest ladies I know! You too with all your working out, your job, and your school plus parenting-your days off sound like a muscular work-out nightmare to me! Nuts for the temp drop! If this is AF though you are right- have BF get his SA done and maybe decide what the next step is. It's all positive though as you are gearing in the right direction with each turn every month. What sucks for us women is it takes a whole danged month! Each month gives us 6-12 hours of work time!

And where in heck is Terri??!

 

[jm1355]

Coy...my temp drop did not go below my coverline...I wonder if that makes a difference? It is still in the "high" range for my body and not the temp di that comes with AF.
AF is not due until Sunday or Monday. But like I said...pink stuff on my toilet tissue... ...I just don't get it...I thought timing was perfect this month...