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[alicatt]

Hello everyone

Alicatt--- its closer to the weekend!!!!

Terrilou- So nice to meet you!!!!!!

So I saw my doc today and his official recommendation is IVF... Wow scary! He projects a 45% success rate as opposed to 10% w IUI. He said no time to wait... I still have eggs...but don't know how long they will be viable. What a rollercoaster today! It seems that I have just a couple of things I have to check off my list before I start. A watersono and regular gyno check up since its been a while... and those are scheduled for the first week in January... I forgot to ask him when I start..but I guess I'll learn after the watersono...(which is different from the femvue). I don't think I am emotionally ready for this...but I understand its all worth it

Yes, the HSG is probably what they want to do. Take a peek at your uterus shape and make sure it is ok. 45% is a good number! Yay!

 

[Samsfan]

Hello everyone

Alicatt--- its closer to the weekend!!!!

Terrilou- So nice to meet you!!!!!!

So I saw my doc today and his official recommendation is IVF... Wow scary! He projects a 45% success rate as opposed to 10% w IUI. He said no time to wait... I still have eggs...but don't know how long they will be viable. What a rollercoaster today! It seems that I have just a couple of things I have to check off my list before I start. A watersono and regular gyno check up since its been a while... and those are scheduled for the first week in January... I forgot to ask him when I start..but I guess I'll learn after the watersono...(which is different from the femvue). I don't think I am emotionally ready for this...but I understand its all worth it

Yes, the HSG is probably what they want to do. Take a peek at your uterus shape and make sure it is ok. 45% is a good number! Yay!

I'm glad you are saying Yay!!!! I didn't know what I was expecting at 38... Everyone kept saying oh you are young. Bottom line, the my body is saying otherwise. The doctor doesn't suggest waiting anymore. Things look good right now... but he can't say how long I will be fertile and he doesn't suggest I keep trying naturally, because apparently my chances decrease every month?

45 percent seems so low to me! I guess its better than 10 percent.
IVF seems so foreign to me. I'm very nervous about this.... almost like I'm playing with science and I guess my fantasy about doing this the conventional way is over.

Ali--how did you feel when you started IVF?

I'm so excited for you!!!! its almost the weekend!!!!!!

 

[never_give_up]

Hello everyone

Alicatt--- its closer to the weekend!!!!

Terrilou- So nice to meet you!!!!!!

So I saw my doc today and his official recommendation is IVF... Wow scary! He projects a 45% success rate as opposed to 10% w IUI. He said no time to wait... I still have eggs...but don't know how long they will be viable. What a rollercoaster today! It seems that I have just a couple of things I have to check off my list before I start. A watersono and regular gyno check up since its been a while... and those are scheduled for the first week in January... I forgot to ask him when I start..but I guess I'll learn after the watersono...(which is different from the femvue). I don't think I am emotionally ready for this...but I understand its all worth it

That is exciting Samsfan You will get the hang of it and if you are like me you will actually like knowing exactly what your body is doing instead of guessing like we usually do in the 2ww. It will be great. I am off to bed now. Goodnight Samsfan. Goodnight Ali. I wil say a prayer for your embies

 

[alicatt]

So I'm up and have been since about 5ish. Can't sleep. I think the cramping woke me up. I then got a call about work (I am on call) so now I'm really up, and feeling horrible. I just want to crawl back into bed! I think I will do just that for the next 2 hours. Or at least try. This better be a BFP, dealing with these cramps and discomfort without any pain meds is difficult! that is what I need!

 

[never_give_up]

So I'm up and have been since about 5ish. Can't sleep. I think the cramping woke me up. I then got a call about work (I am on call) so now I'm really up, and feeling horrible. I just want to crawl back into bed! I think I will do just that for the next 2 hours. Or at least try. This better be a BFP, dealing with these cramps and discomfort without any pain meds is difficult! that is what I need!

aww I hope sleeping helps you feel better Ali
Yes it will all be worth it when you get that bfp!

 

[never_give_up]

Good morning ladies

I am dying of laughter reading these and just had to share with you all. My face is soaked with tears from laughing so much
https://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/the-25-funniest-autocorrects-of-2012

 

[alicatt]

Good morning ladies

I am dying of laughter reading these and just had to share with you all. My face is soaked with tears from laughing so much
https://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/the-25-funniest-autocorrects-of-2012

OMG I think I peed my pants a little I needed that. Well not the peeing of pants, but the laugh!

 

[never_give_up]

Nothing reduces stress like laughter
I guess you are at work now but were you able to get back to sleep this morning with that cramping?

 

[alicatt]

Nothing reduces stress like laughter
I guess you are at work now but were you able to get back to sleep this morning with that cramping?

I am actually at home (working from home today). The cramping seems to have dissipated (it does that once I get up and moving). I'm just dead tired at the moment. I have so much to do today too. Have to run errands after work, and get the house into better shape before my Mom arrives tomorrow. She was supposed to come on Saturday, but plans changed and now she is arriving tomorrow. Normally the things I have to do are minor, and I could do them easily, but since right now I feel like a truck has run over me, I'm guessing that I'm not going to want to do any of it! Maybe I'll take a nap at 5 for an hour. That might help.

 

[never_give_up]

Your Mom is understanding. If it is not all done she will help you. You should try to take it easy. You know, maybe your Mom decided to visit early so she could help you.
My mother in law and her husband are visiting from DE on Saturday and father in law and his wife are driving from PA on Sunday. I was hoping af would stay away till Monday but I had a temp drop this morning. I usually get it every Christmas day. I don't want an early af gift thank-you very much. lol I get such bad cramps and vomitting I usually like to take it easy that day and do nada.
I have been sprinkling the fruit cakes I made with rum every other day but I think this morning because of my sore finger joints I sprinkled a little too much

 

[alicatt]

Your Mom is understanding. If it is not all done she will help you. You should try to take it easy. You know, maybe your Mom decided to visit early so she could help you.
My mother in law and her husband are visiting from DE on Saturday and father in law and his wife are driving from PA on Sunday. I was hoping af would stay away till Monday but I had a temp drop this morning. I usually get it every Christmas day. I don't want an early af gift thank-you very much. lol I get such bad cramps and vomitting I usually like to take it easy that day and do nada.
I have been sprinkling the fruit cakes I made with rum every other day but I think this morning because of my sore finger joints I sprinkled a little too much

Yep, she will, but I see it as a sign of my own weakness. I'm supposed to be super woman! Normally I am too, but last night as soon as I stepped away from the computer I was in major pain. Then today the pain is gone but replaced with insane fatigue. She wants to come early to assess the grocery situation and start making lists! She is famous for lists! I'm happy she is coming, and then my brother Fred arrives on Sunday. Then we will all be together! I know everything will be somehow. That is the good thing!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- I am glad the cramps wane some once you get up and move around. Are you allowed to take Tylenol? I would think so as you can take it during pregnancy. BTW- I love your mom "assessing the grocery situation" lol! Totally sounds like a mom!

Babywhisperer- were you able to get another appointment scheduled?

Chantal- I love reading your posts, always so encouraging I would love to send you some of my snow, lol, I am sore from shoveling It took the entire front yard of snow to make my snowman but now it is 2 degrees above Zero so I am NOT out shaping him yet!

Terri- dude sounds like a super-freak, I would def be careful. What is odd about him is he does not seem to care WHO he is stalking- it almost seems like he has a beef with just about everyone and that makes him dangerous. Cheating, lying, threatening, def someone to steer clear of. I'm going to study some more on this type of thing...

 

[Grey Eyes]

AFM- ladies, take a look at my chart! It is brief I know as I have just begun charting again but, uh, happenstance has it I could totally get preggo again I keep telling dh we have to be careful but that just seems to make him more, eh, you know.... Crud, I don't want to get preggo JUST yet...Oh, and will you look at the pic of my IC OPK from yesterday? What do you think? I had cramping pains like pms type yesterday evening, pretty sharp, so I am thinking ov pains. Damn and bd'ing is just perfect for it with bd on CD 7, 14, 16, 19, 21 Aaaaargh! wtf, right?!


OPK from yesterday

https://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o611/greyeyes3/000_4273_zps77c7467d.jpg

 

[tiatammy]

AFM- ladies, take a look at my chart! It is brief I know as I have just begun charting again but, uh, happenstance has it I could totally get preggo again I keep telling dh we have to be careful but that just seems to make him more, eh, you know.... Crud, I don't want to get preggo JUST yet...Oh, and will you look at the pic of my IC OPK from yesterday? What do you think? I had cramping pains like pms type yesterday evening, pretty sharp, so I am thinking ov pains. Damn and bd'ing is just perfect for it Aaaaargh! wtf, right?!


OPK from yesterday

https://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o611/greyeyes3/000_4273_zps77c7467d.jpg

hello Grey Eyes, oh boy another baby, what are you going to do, your going to pull your hair out, my goodness, well if it happens it was meant to be. I have an update doc. has upped my clomid to 200mg cd 5-9 so I start tomm. OOOOOH I hope it works. HUGS HUGS FRIENDS

 

[Grey Eyes]

tia- GL!!! fx'd

 

[Babywhisperer]

AFM- ladies, take a look at my chart! It is brief I know as I have just begun charting again but, uh, happenstance has it I could totally get preggo again I keep telling dh we have to be careful but that just seems to make him more, eh, you know.... Crud, I don't want to get preggo JUST yet...Oh, and will you look at the pic of my IC OPK from yesterday? What do you think? I had cramping pains like pms type yesterday evening, pretty sharp, so I am thinking ov pains. Damn and bd'ing is just perfect for it with bd on CD 7, 14, 16, 19, 21 Aaaaargh! wtf, right?!


OPK from yesterday

https://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o611/greyeyes3/000_4273_zps77c7467d.jpg

Looks like a surge is happening.

Yup appt is today at 4. Gulp. No clue what to expect. I hope it's not unexplained infertility and I hope she doesn't say go to IVF ASAP. I will let you all know.

Ali hang in there babe, you can test tomorrow and Saturday. Hope the pain and fatigue subside. You might need to get used to it though, all my friends have told me the 1st trimester is plagued with insane fatigue. Ugh. Say goodbye to your sleeping years.

 

[alicatt]

AFM- ladies, take a look at my chart! It is brief I know as I have just begun charting again but, uh, happenstance has it I could totally get preggo again I keep telling dh we have to be careful but that just seems to make him more, eh, you know.... Crud, I don't want to get preggo JUST yet...Oh, and will you look at the pic of my IC OPK from yesterday? What do you think? I had cramping pains like pms type yesterday evening, pretty sharp, so I am thinking ov pains. Damn and bd'ing is just perfect for it with bd on CD 7, 14, 16, 19, 21 Aaaaargh! wtf, right?!


OPK from yesterday

https://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o611/greyeyes3/000_4273_zps77c7467d.jpg

Looks like a surge is happening.

Yup appt is today at 4. Gulp. No clue what to expect. I hope it's not unexplained infertility and I hope she doesn't say go to IVF ASAP. I will let you all know.

Ali hang in there babe, you can test tomorrow and Saturday. Hope the pain and fatigue subside. You might need to get used to it though, all my friends have told me the 1st trimester is plagued with insane fatigue. Ugh. Say goodbye to your sleeping years.

Coy - definitely a surge! so be careful!

I'm doing OK, just when I think the cramps are gone they come back! I don't get it. No fair!

BabyWhisperer - hope your appt goes well!

 

[AngelSerenity]

Hi ladies, and goodnight! Came on for a quick catch up but still feel pretty wiped out from a tummy bug so off to bed I go. I've NEVER had so much wind in my life with it, I looked about 5 months pregnant earlier!!!!


Ali.... stalking, stalking, stalking you

Babywhisperer, good luck for your appointment.


Hiya Tia!

Coy, oh yes looks like ovulation is on its way, and by the sounds of it I suspect one is still broody as and would love nature to bless you, even so soon

Terri, I hope things are settling regarding the weirdo?

xoxo

 

[Babywhisperer]

BabyWhisperer - wasn't your appt today? Or is it tomorrow? My brain is frazzled. Either way I hope it goes/went well!

Appt had to be cxld since the Dr went home with a bad stomach bug. I have rescheduled for tomorrow @ 4 if she is feeling better an in the office. I hope she is in tomorrow as I don't want to put this off until after the holiday...but whatever will be, will be. Thanks for checking in. How are you feeling??

Oh! I hope you get your appt tomorrow!

I just read that implantation cramps are often worse at night.. so I think my cramps are a good sign. It's been really bad the last 2 nights. Seems to set in around 6pm. I wonder why?

AFM- ladies, take a look at my chart! It is brief I know as I have just begun charting again but, uh, happenstance has it I could totally get preggo again I keep telling dh we have to be careful but that just seems to make him more, eh, you know.... Crud, I don't want to get preggo JUST yet...Oh, and will you look at the pic of my IC OPK from yesterday? What do you think? I had cramping pains like pms type yesterday evening, pretty sharp, so I am thinking ov pains. Damn and bd'ing is just perfect for it with bd on CD 7, 14, 16, 19, 21 Aaaaargh! wtf, right?!


OPK from yesterday

https://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o611/greyeyes3/000_4273_zps77c7467d.jpg

Looks like a surge is happening.

Yup appt is today at 4. Gulp. No clue what to expect. I hope it's not unexplained infertility and I hope she doesn't say go to IVF ASAP. I will let you all know.

Ali hang in there babe, you can test tomorrow and Saturday. Hope the pain and fatigue subside. You might need to get used to it though, all my friends have told me the 1st trimester is plagued with insane fatigue. Ugh. Say goodbye to your sleeping years.

Coy - definitely a surge! so be careful!

I'm doing OK, just when I think the cramps are gone they come back! I don't get it. No fair!

BabyWhisperer - hope your appt goes well!

I'm gutted...AMH came back at .47 and she wanted to see 1.0. She said I have a 4% chance of conceiving naturally, 10% chance with clomid/IUI and likely after 3 rounds of Clomid/IUI I will need IVF anyway. Dh had 90million sperm, but 5% morphology...misshapen, but a lot of sperm as they look for 20million. So with the 2 factors even with IUI it may not work if fertilization is the issue. I don't know how to break this to dh, let alone the fact that we are not covered for IVF on his plan and 1 cycle is 14k.

 

[AngelSerenity]

Babywhisperer . I'm sorry the news wasn't more positive. I'm sure the other US ladies may have some suggestions regarding cover etc. Is there any way DH's cover can be changed and then you could claim off that? Even if there is a slight waiting period to endure?

I remember Ali mentioning before about arranging some drive to gather up funds when she too was struggling with this financial bombshell. I'm sure she can give you loads of advice.

Sorry I'm not much help, I just didnt want to read and run