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[nostoppingme]

So I met with my the other clinic in SC and they have a larger database where you can go online yourself to review the available donors to make your choice on your own. They don't have pics, but they have very, very detailed information about physical characteristics of the donor & basic characteristics (height, weight, hair & eyes, age) of the immediate family (father, mother, siblings, grandparents & donors children). They also have family medical history, interests, education, blood type, hobbies, etc. They are much more expensive than my clinic, so we still have a lot to think about.

DH really likes Alicia out of California, but if it is going to be too expensive to cover her fee & travel expenses, he said we should just go with our current clinic and the donor they picked for us. Our clinic said they will work with us on any of our out-of-state choices and they can come to SC on stim day 6 or 7 of the cycle as our clinic will coordinate with a clinic near them. They are happy to go with their donor, but she agreed we had 2 excellent donors as well. I am waiting on the financial clerk to call me back today.

Meanwhile, the other clinic is blowing up my phone!!

[cakegal]

Hello girlys!How is everyone doing? How are all our 2ww gals? Hope you all are getting plenty of rest!
Tomorrow is my trial transfer. Never had one so.... does it hurt or is it uncomfortable?
I got the rest of my meds today! Oh crappers! That made it JUST a bit more real. Needles,needles,needles. I can't believe we are finally doing this! Yes,I know I keep saying that but,seriously,IT IS HERE!

[Southern Belle]

If it's anything like the actual procedure, both of your ovaries will be sore for about 2-3 days. Will you be under local anesthesia?

[cakegal]

If it's anything like the actual procedure, both of your ovaries will be sore for about 2-3 days. Will you be under local anesthesia?

They didn't say anything about anesthesia. That is why I am thinking it will not be that bad. When I had my HSG it was not bad except for the liquid pressure. Thaks for your input.

[HighHopesMama]

Checking in and hoping that you are all well. I am pleased to report that AF is finally here after 8 days of medication and on CD 47!

Looking forward to seeing lots of bfps from this room really soon...

Congrats Stacey!!! Glad AF is finally here and you can move on!!!

Hanging in here...we just passed the 35 week mark...I'll have babies soon!

on your upcoming cycle...I'm SO glad you didn't have to spend your IVF $ on the fix for the leak!

Thanks! I'm relieved about that, too! WOW! Week 35! The babies will be here so soon!!! How fun!

Hi girls. I have been out of town and sick w/a horrible uti do to the herbs my acupuncturist prescribed me. I only went to him 2 times and won't be going back!

I was wondering if any of you could add any input on what is going on w/my ivf cycle.

I went yesterday cd 21 for b/w and u/s. It was confirmed that I had 'o'd and I was supposed to start Lupron last night. I told them I had no chance of being pg b/c of my horrible uti we had not bd at all. This entire cycle they told me I would be starting Lupron on that day.

When the nurse called last night she said the DR wanted to hold off(on lupron) in case I might have gotten pg b/c I wasn't on bcp just a non-medicated 'rested cycle' before my stims. I again told them it would be impossible, but they said for me to come back 10 days later (june 28) and that would be my baseline and I would start the lupron & stims then regardless if AF had came or not.

How could it be my baseline if AF hasn't came yet?
If AF has came before then(which it probably will) they said not to worry about calling on cd 1 just come in on the 28th as planned, but I could be on cd 5, 6, etc by then if AF comes next week, kwim?? I could already have a dominate follicle developing kwim and with ivf they want all of the follies to develop evenly at the same time w/stims.

I just don't understand how they can pick a random day to do a baseline like that??!? The calendar they gave me, which shows me on lupron as of yesterday has me going in for my ET (egg retrieval) 2nd week of July. I've got $1100 of meds sitting in the fridge and cabinet and i'm just worried about the timing of all of this.
I always worry about the timing with this RE and there is A LOT of money on the line here!!!

So sorry about your UTI - it sounds awful. I haven't been on a lupron protocol, but I do know the RE's can manipulate your cycle with meds, so maybe that is what he is going for. When in doubt call back and ask them what is happening and to explain it again because you don't understand. It's their job to make you feel comfortable and inform you what is happening.

AFM~My days have been so crazy lately. Running here and there....why do I let this happen?! Anyway. Had my progesterone checked yesterday and I am good to go for starting my Lupron on Thursday the 24th!! Also I have my trial transfer on Wednesday. Not with my regular doc but my nurse said they "map" it out so it does not really matter who does it. Haha,they are going to map my hooha like it's some kind of uncharted cave. [insert joke here] I will shut up now. Can you tell I'm sleep deprived? Sorry if I missed anyone. I've been trying to respond for 3 days now. Hope you all are having a fabulous weekend!

Glad your progesterone was good and for starting your Luporn! Sorry things have been so hectic for you. Hope they can calm down - it isn't easy to be running around crazy and have all those hormones in you! Good luck! Oh and good luck with the trial transfer!!! Hope that goes well!

[HighHopesMama]

AFM - Today is only 3dp2dt..Could it go any slower? Yesterday DH asked me if I "feel pregnant" and I said "no" and then I had to explain how it works - that it probably hasn't even implanted yet, etc, etc...haha! You'd think he'd have an idea by now, but I guess he isn't scouring PG websites like me.

How you doing, Rachel? Time passing any faster??

I just wanted to let you you ladies know I was checking in on you and sending lots and lots of baby dust in here for all of your current and upcoming cycles!!

ClarisseMarie! how are you doing?

HighHopesMama - I am just starting to feel my breast tenderness now. I am at 17 weeks Nothing else. Not really tired anymore or anything. Just good in general... how are you.

AFM - Well yesterday was father's day and since my dh doesn't want anything the kids and I washes the van inside and out. They loved it and it is so nice we could sell it I hope it stays that way. I also got each kid a haircut cause he always bugs me about them getting a buz cut and I always say no so I though that would also be a good father's day present and he was indeed very happy. So all in all we had a great weekend. Hope you girls had a nice one too.

Helene

Glad you're doing well! I'm fine - just fighting off a cold. Glad your DH had a nice father's day!

AFM - Not much to report..although I'm in the 10day wait now. Time dragging, but back to work and really busy, which is good. I feel just fine, which is a major shocker since I'm usually suffering terribly from the progesterone. Just a couple crampy twangs, and maybe slight bloating, although that could be my recent pigging out. Haha. Just have to wait it out, I guess.

Glad you're feeling good!

Michele: Good luck on your upcoming cycle!

~Mayra

Aww thanks! I love the u/s pic of your little ones!!! Adorable! How are you doing?

So I met with my the other clinic in SC and they have a larger database where you can go online yourself to review the available donors to make your choice on your own. They don't have pics, but they have very, very detailed information about physical characteristics of the donor & basic characteristics (height, weight, hair & eyes, age) of the immediate family (father, mother, siblings, grandparents & donors children). They also have family medical history, interests, education, blood type, hobbies, etc. They are much more expensive than my clinic, so we still have a lot to think about.

DH really likes Alicia out of California, but if it is going to be too expensive to cover her fee & travel expenses, he said we should just go with our current clinic and the donor they picked for us. Our clinic said they will work with us on any of our out-of-state choices and they can come to SC on stim day 6 or 7 of the cycle as our clinic will coordinate with a clinic near them. They are happy to go with their donor, but she agreed we had 2 excellent donors as well. I am waiting on the financial clerk to call me back today.

Meanwhile, the other clinic is blowing up my phone!!

I'm so glad you're getting so many options!!! It's nice to have a choice. Praying you find your perfect match - I know you will.

SoBe - How are you feeling??

[rss73]

rss - well let us know if and when you start feeling anything can't wait for the beta.

Helene

Thanks, LOL. My symptoms are now including sore, swollen boobs and tiredness! Although, I think the tiredness is sun related so doesn't count. I'll keep you posted!

Rachel & Southern Belle: Good luck in your 2ww! I know it’s difficult, but try not to do much, just rest!! If you’re back to work, rest as soon as you get home. The couch was my best friend after transfer and I have to admit it, although I have a little more energy now, we’ve continued to be good friends. I have the laptop set-up next to it and books around me because it is hard to stay still.

Thanks for looking out for us, Mayra!!! Really appreciate your wishes.

So I met with my the other clinic in SC and they have a larger database where you can go online yourself to review the available donors to make your choice on your own. They don't have pics, but they have very, very detailed information about physical characteristics of the donor & basic characteristics (height, weight, hair & eyes, age) of the immediate family (father, mother, siblings, grandparents & donors children). They also have family medical history, interests, education, blood type, hobbies, etc. They are much more expensive than my clinic, so we still have a lot to think about.

DH really likes Alicia out of California, but if it is going to be too expensive to cover her fee & travel expenses, he said we should just go with our current clinic and the donor they picked for us. Our clinic said they will work with us on any of our out-of-state choices and they can come to SC on stim day 6 or 7 of the cycle as our clinic will coordinate with a clinic near them. They are happy to go with their donor, but she agreed we had 2 excellent donors as well. I am waiting on the financial clerk to call me back today.

Meanwhile, the other clinic is blowing up my phone!!

Have you heard back from the financial clerk? It's all so exciting, Rhonda, and again I can't wait to hear how it goes.

Hello girlys!How is everyone doing? How are all our 2ww gals? Hope you all are getting plenty of rest!
Tomorrow is my trial transfer. Never had one so.... does it hurt or is it uncomfortable?
I got the rest of my meds today! Oh crappers! That made it JUST a bit more real. Needles,needles,needles. I can't believe we are finally doing this! Yes,I know I keep saying that but,seriously,IT IS HERE!

Getting closer, cakegal!!! with your mock transfer, I'm sure it will be a breeze.

AFM - I'm in the 9 day wait now . Wish I had more to report symptom-wise than what I wrote above. The local pharmacy had a sale on HPT's today - buy one package, get one free, so I bought 2 2-packs, and that is in addition to one I had lying around, so now I have 5 waiting to POAS on!!! Now I just have to see how long I can last!

[rss73]

How you doing, Rachel? Time passing any faster??

Hi! I WISH time was moving faster, but no. Thanks for checking in, though!

[Cynderella4]

Hi Ladies! I just wanted to pop in and say hello, it sounds like things are moving right along in here! Wishing all of you BFPs and easy cycles!

I have my first U/S on Thurs and Im a nervous wreck! Im pretty sick on and off throughout the day, its like a roller coaster of nausea but I havent thrown up yet so thats good, lol Other than that Im pretty tired too and get winded going up the stairs. Funny thing was that my boobs havent hardly been sore at all, which before AF they are...wierd

Please say a little prayer for me that everything will go well on Thurs am and there is a healthy lil bean with a heartbeat in there!

[rss73]

Hi Ladies! I just wanted to pop in and say hello, it sounds like things are moving right along in here! Wishing all of you BFPs and easy cycles!

I have my first U/S on Thurs and Im a nervous wreck! Im pretty sick on and off throughout the day, its like a roller coaster of nausea but I havent thrown up yet so thats good, lol Other than that Im pretty tired too and get winded going up the stairs. Funny thing was that my boobs havent hardly been sore at all, which before AF they are...wierd

Please say a little prayer for me that everything will go well on Thurs am and there is a healthy lil bean with a heartbeat in there!

with your u/s tomorrow!!! KUP!! I'm sure everything will be fine. How many weeks will you be then?

AFM - My daily update in the 8 day wait. Last night I slept from 6:30-10:30p and then from around 1-8a (11 hours total). Do you think that's a sign? Haha. I was so tired! I have lots to do today, so I hope I can keep the energy up. Nothing else to report but sending to you all!!!

[mominw8ting]

Hi Ladies! I just wanted to pop in and say hello, it sounds like things are moving right along in here! Wishing all of you BFPs and easy cycles!

I have my first U/S on Thurs and Im a nervous wreck! Im pretty sick on and off throughout the day, its like a roller coaster of nausea but I havent thrown up yet so thats good, lol Other than that Im pretty tired too and get winded going up the stairs. Funny thing was that my boobs havent hardly been sore at all, which before AF they are...wierd

Please say a little prayer for me that everything will go well on Thurs am and there is a healthy lil bean with a heartbeat in there!

Praying as I type. Best of luck!

[mominw8ting]

Hello all. Just checking in. BCP week 1, done.
I am exhausted, long work week. Is it friday yet?

[nostoppingme]

Tomorrow is my trial transfer. Never had one so.... does it hurt or is it uncomfortable?
I got the rest of my meds today! Oh crappers! That made it JUST a bit more real. Needles,needles,needles. I can't believe we are finally doing this! Yes,I know I keep saying that but,seriously,IT IS HERE!

The worst part of the trial transfer is having a full bladder! It's a piece of cake. No meds, no anesthesia. All they are doing is measuring you so they have the right equipment when they do the actual transfer.

Yep, those needles sure make IVF more real...you will do fine!

My symptoms are now including sore, swollen boobs and tiredness! Although, I think the tiredness is sun related so doesn't count. I'll keep you posted!

Have you heard back from the financial clerk? It's all so exciting, Rhonda, and again I can't wait to hear how it goes.

AFM - I'm in the 9 day wait now . Wish I had more to report symptom-wise than what I wrote above. The local pharmacy had a sale on HPT's today - buy one package, get one free, so I bought 2 2-packs, and that is in addition to one I had lying around, so now I have 5 waiting to POAS on!!! Now I just have to see how long I can last!

So things are moving slowly for you in your 2ww, huh? That's always the case. At least you are ready with your 5 HPT's! I should start looking for sales now too!

I have a quote from my clinic on the final cost for the donor cycle there & I know the other clinic can't beat that price.

I have my first U/S on Thurs and Im a nervous wreck! Im pretty sick on and off throughout the day, its like a roller coaster of nausea but I havent thrown up yet so thats good, lol. Other than that Im pretty tired too and get winded going up the stairs. Funny thing was that my boobs havent hardly been sore at all, which before AF they are...wierd

Please say a little prayer for me that everything will go well on Thurs am and there is a healthy lil bean with a heartbeat in there!

I am saying a prayer now girlie! I just know all is well, but prayers can't hurt. You are prego and that is final!!! I am anxious to hear about your u/s and the heartbeat(s)!! KUP

AFM - My daily update in the 8 day wait. Last night I slept from 6:30-10:30p and then from around 1-8a (11 hours total). Do you think that's a sign? Haha. I was so tired! I have lots to do today, so I hope I can keep the energy up. Nothing else to report but sending to you all!!!

Getting closer!! Sleeping is good! That sounds like a positive sign! What day will you POAS?

Hello all. Just checking in. BCP week 1, done.
I am exhausted, long work week. Is it friday yet?

You are getting close to stims!! It's hump day, so Friday is close by!!

[nostoppingme]

Though the girls we found on our own were great matches, we decided to keep it simple and more cost controlled by going with the donor our clinic found. I notified my other candidates and the other clinic yesterday evening of our decision. I talked with other employees at our clinic and they knew right away what donor I was matched with. They were so excited that I was matched with her and described her looks & personality. They said she is gorgeous, kind hearted and super sweet. The more they told me, the more I wanted to go with this girl, so we made a decision yesterday. One girl I really trust there said our donor is by far the best donor they've had as far as her personality goes. She said this girl has the right intentions for being a donor and she is very sincere and caring. They were trying for child #3 and found her DH has issues with his sperm. They were going to have to do IVF for child #3. That is how she got into the donor program. She had planned to do a few donor cycles to save money up for an IVF cycle. They ended up adopting through the state DSS program instead, but she felt very strongly about infertility issues and wanted to help someone else make their dreams come true since she was facing the IVF journey herself. She just did a donor cycle and the recipient had her transfer a week or so ago. They will have results in another week or so. The recipient also has frozen embryos (they freeze at blast stage) from her donor cycle. They said the donor did really good with stims & they eggs were great. I am counting on us having a good number of eggs and knowing my DH, we will have plenty to fertilize (our fertilization rate was about 90% on all of our cycles).

I just got a call from Freedom Pharmacy as I am going to do a mock protocol for my transfer drugs (estrogen patches, progesterone, etc) in July once my period starts (next week). They will perfect my actual recipient protocol based on how I do with the mock protocol. I also will be picking up the donors BCP today from my pharmacy. Her meds will be ordered through my insurance next week and I will drop off her meds when I return from vacation. I'm going to be at the beach for a week starting Saturday, but I will get online to check on everyone, especially the 2wwers!!!

[HighHopesMama]

Hi! I WISH time was moving faster, but no. Thanks for checking in, though!

Too bad! Well hang in there!!! Wonder when you're going to start using all those HPTS you bought??

Hi Ladies! I just wanted to pop in and say hello, it sounds like things are moving right along in here! Wishing all of you BFPs and easy cycles!

I have my first U/S on Thurs and Im a nervous wreck! Im pretty sick on and off throughout the day, its like a roller coaster of nausea but I havent thrown up yet so thats good, lol Other than that Im pretty tired too and get winded going up the stairs. Funny thing was that my boobs havent hardly been sore at all, which before AF they are...wierd

Please say a little prayer for me that everything will go well on Thurs am and there is a healthy lil bean with a heartbeat in there!

Tomorrow! Praying everything goes well tomorrow and you get to see your little one's heartbeat!! KUP!

AFM - My daily update in the 8 day wait. Last night I slept from 6:30-10:30p and then from around 1-8a (11 hours total). Do you think that's a sign? Haha. I was so tired! I have lots to do today, so I hope I can keep the energy up. Nothing else to report but sending to you all!!!

Being tired is a great sign! Hope you can make it through the day without falling asleep!

Hello all. Just checking in. BCP week 1, done.
I am exhausted, long work week. Is it friday yet?

Almost Friday...hope you're doing OK. Congrats on finishing the 1st week of BCP!!! You're getting there.

Though the girls we found on our own were great matches, we decided to keep it simple and more cost controlled by going with the donor our clinic found. I notified my other candidates and the other clinic yesterday evening of our decision. I talked with other employees at our clinic and they knew right away what donor I was matched with. They were so excited that I was matched with her and described her looks & personality. They said she is gorgeous, kind hearted and super sweet. The more they told me, the more I wanted to go with this girl, so we made a decision yesterday. One girl I really trust there said our donor is by far the best donor they've had as far as her personality goes. She said this girl has the right intentions for being a donor and she is very sincere and caring. They were trying for child #3 and found her DH has issues with his sperm. They were going to have to do IVF for child #3. That is how she got into the donor program. She had planned to do a few donor cycles to save money up for an IVF cycle. They ended up adopting through the state DSS program instead, but she felt very strongly about infertility issues and wanted to help someone else make their dreams come true since she was facing the IVF journey herself. She just did a donor cycle and the recipient had her transfer a week or so ago. They will have results in another week or so. The recipient also has frozen embryos (they freeze at blast stage) from her donor cycle. They said the donor did really good with stims & they eggs were great. I am counting on us having a good number of eggs and knowing my DH, we will have plenty to fertilize (our fertilization rate was about 90% on all of our cycles).

I just got a call from Freedom Pharmacy as I am going to do a mock protocol for my transfer drugs (estrogen patches, progesterone, etc) in July once my period starts (next week). They will perfect my actual recipient protocol based on how I do with the mock protocol. I also will be picking up the donors BCP today from my pharmacy. Her meds will be ordered through my insurance next week and I will drop off her meds when I return from vacation. I'm going to be at the beach for a week starting Saturday, but I will get online to check on everyone, especially the 2wwers!!!

Congratulations, Rhonda! I'm so glad you found someone you and DH are excited about! And I think it is a great sign she is an advocate for infertility just as you are! Now you can go to the beach and enjoy your vacation, knowing you've made the right decision. Enjoy your time at the beach with your family! We'll all be waiting here for you when you return.

AFM - making my appointment this week so we can get our protocol for September (still so far away). Hope you are all doing well and looking forward to lots of BFPs here. to everyone!

[rss73]

Hello all. Just checking in. BCP week 1, done.
I am exhausted, long work week. Is it friday yet?

Yeah! I wish it were Friday, too..can't come fast enough. Hang in there!

Though the girls we found on our own were great matches, we decided to keep it simple and more cost controlled by going with the donor our clinic found. I notified my other candidates and the other clinic yesterday evening of our decision. I talked with other employees at our clinic and they knew right away what donor I was matched with. They were so excited that I was matched with her and described her looks & personality. They said she is gorgeous, kind hearted and super sweet. The more they told me, the more I wanted to go with this girl, so we made a decision yesterday. One girl I really trust there said our donor is by far the best donor they've had as far as her personality goes. She said this girl has the right intentions for being a donor and she is very sincere and caring. They were trying for child #3 and found her DH has issues with his sperm. They were going to have to do IVF for child #3. That is how she got into the donor program. She had planned to do a few donor cycles to save money up for an IVF cycle. They ended up adopting through the state DSS program instead, but she felt very strongly about infertility issues and wanted to help someone else make their dreams come true since she was facing the IVF journey herself. She just did a donor cycle and the recipient had her transfer a week or so ago. They will have results in another week or so. The recipient also has frozen embryos (they freeze at blast stage) from her donor cycle. They said the donor did really good with stims & they eggs were great. I am counting on us having a good number of eggs and knowing my DH, we will have plenty to fertilize (our fertilization rate was about 90% on all of our cycles).

I just got a call from Freedom Pharmacy as I am going to do a mock protocol for my transfer drugs (estrogen patches, progesterone, etc) in July once my period starts (next week). They will perfect my actual recipient protocol based on how I do with the mock protocol. I also will be picking up the donors BCP today from my pharmacy. Her meds will be ordered through my insurance next week and I will drop off her meds when I return from vacation. I'm going to be at the beach for a week starting Saturday, but I will get online to check on everyone, especially the 2wwers!!!

Rhonda, it sounds like it's meant to be!! Everything is falling in line. I'm so happy you found this one and can get started soon. Enjoy your beach vacation!!!

Too bad! Well hang in there!!! Wonder when you're going to start using all those HPTS you bought??

Being tired is a great sign! Hope you can make it through the day without falling asleep!

AFM - making my appointment this week so we can get our protocol for September (still so far away). Hope you are all doing well and looking forward to lots of BFPs here. to everyone!

I don't know when to start my HPTs.. I was thinking Sat, which would be 9dp2dt, but I think that is TOO early, right? I should probably wait til at least Monday or Tuesday, but that is so far away!!! Test date is next Thurs, so if I have 5 HPTs, then I can start on Sun and have one for each day til the official test date. How does that sound?!?!

Yeah for getting an appointment to get started! Sending you lots of and can't wait til you get started.

AFM - I'm officially suffering from something. I think it's the progesterone and estrogen combination, as the side effects for those 2 are endless and I seem to have the worst of it. Not just the sore boobs, tiredness and backaches, but I am so extremely emotional today.. I woke up fine, but I literally just freaked out on DH about watering the garden (yelling in the garden and I think my neighbors heard), and that was after flipping off some woman that was honking (and yelling) at me today while I waited for an old man to get out of a parking spot so I could take it. Not good.. I'm suddenly stressed out and overwhelmed and have so much work to do that I can't rest.. I literally didn't stop all day today and that can't be good. WAAAHHH! I need a better day tomorrow. Sorry to complain.

[rss73]

SoBe - How are you doing? You are down to the 1ww, right?

[tonysmom2001]

Yeah! I wish it were Friday, too..can't come fast enough. Hang in there!


Rhonda, it sounds like it's meant to be!! Everything is falling in line. I'm so happy you found this one and can get started soon. Enjoy your beach vacation!!!


I don't know when to start my HPTs.. I was thinking Sat, which would be 9dp2dt, but I think that is TOO early, right? I should probably wait til at least Monday or Tuesday, but that is so far away!!! Test date is next Thurs, so if I have 5 HPTs, then I can start on Sun and have one for each day til the official test date. How does that sound?!?!

Yeah for getting an appointment to get started! Sending you lots of and can't wait til you get started.

AFM - I'm officially suffering from something. I think it's the progesterone and estrogen combination, as the side effects for those 2 are endless and I seem to have the worst of it. Not just the sore boobs, tiredness and backaches, but I am so extremely emotional today.. I woke up fine, but I literally just freaked out on DH about watering the garden (yelling in the garden and I think my neighbors heard), and that was after flipping off some woman that was honking (and yelling) at me today while I waited for an old man to get out of a parking spot so I could take it. Not good.. I'm suddenly stressed out and overwhelmed and have so much work to do that I can't rest.. I literally didn't stop all day today and that can't be good. WAAAHHH! I need a better day tomorrow. Sorry to complain.

Rachel the only symptom that I had with my IVF was a horrible backache so sounds very promising! My DR did say that progesterone is not really known for back aches I hope this is it for you, I had no patience I actually tested 5dp5dt

[cakegal]

Hi Ladies! I just wanted to pop in and say hello, it sounds like things are moving right along in here! Wishing all of you BFPs and easy cycles!

I have my first U/S on Thurs and Im a nervous wreck! Im pretty sick on and off throughout the day, its like a roller coaster of nausea but I havent thrown up yet so thats good, lol Other than that Im pretty tired too and get winded going up the stairs. Funny thing was that my boobs havent hardly been sore at all, which before AF they are...wierd

Please say a little prayer for me that everything will go well on Thurs am and there is a healthy lil bean with a heartbeat in there!

I'm sure everything will be fine. Can't wait to here your report tomorrow! Don't over do it today.

[cakegal]

Though the girls we found on our own were great matches, we decided to keep it simple and more cost controlled by going with the donor our clinic found. I notified my other candidates and the other clinic yesterday evening of our decision. I talked with other employees at our clinic and they knew right away what donor I was matched with. They were so excited that I was matched with her and described her looks & personality. They said she is gorgeous, kind hearted and super sweet. The more they told me, the more I wanted to go with this girl, so we made a decision yesterday. One girl I really trust there said our donor is by far the best donor they've had as far as her personality goes. She said this girl has the right intentions for being a donor and she is very sincere and caring. They were trying for child #3 and found her DH has issues with his sperm. They were going to have to do IVF for child #3. That is how she got into the donor program. She had planned to do a few donor cycles to save money up for an IVF cycle. They ended up adopting through the state DSS program instead, but she felt very strongly about infertility issues and wanted to help someone else make their dreams come true since she was facing the IVF journey herself. She just did a donor cycle and the recipient had her transfer a week or so ago. They will have results in another week or so. The recipient also has frozen embryos (they freeze at blast stage) from her donor cycle. They said the donor did really good with stims & they eggs were great. I am counting on us having a good number of eggs and knowing my DH, we will have plenty to fertilize (our fertilization rate was about 90% on all of our cycles).

I just got a call from Freedom Pharmacy as I am going to do a mock protocol for my transfer drugs (estrogen patches, progesterone, etc) in July once my period starts (next week). They will perfect my actual recipient protocol based on how I do with the mock protocol. I also will be picking up the donors BCP today from my pharmacy. Her meds will be ordered through my insurance next week and I will drop off her meds when I return from vacation. I'm going to be at the beach for a week starting Saturday, but I will get online to check on everyone, especially the 2wwers!!!

I'm so happy for you! I know this must be quite a burden off of you. The donor sounds like a great girl. Good luck with everything. Prayers going your way! When is this cycle to start?
Enjoy your vacation to the fullest! Have a wonderful and relaxing time.

[rss73]

Rachel the only symptom that I had with my IVF was a horrible backache so sounds very promising! My DR did say that progesterone is not really known for back aches I hope this is it for you, I had no patience I actually tested 5dp5dt

Let's hope the backache means something good.. do you know why we even get backaches? It seems illogical since whatever may be going on in there is so tiny it shouldn't cause that kind of pain. Is there a scientific explanation?

[cakegal]

Hey! Trial transfer was a breeze! Apparently I have a rather large bladder and had to empty it a little because he couldn't see.....and it was still too full. Any way he said I was easy. I told him I most certainly was not! They also shot up a little saline just to have a look since it has been 6 months since my HSG. And then it was all over but the leaking.

Anyway,they gave me a little clearer view of the timeline. These, naturally, are just approximations:
start Lupron 6-24 *we already know this to be fact.
start stims 7-4
egg retrieval 7-13
embryo transfer 7-18

I thought that transfer was going to be at least a week later! We shall see.

Hope everyone is doing well. Baby dust to all!!!!

[cakegal]

Hey! Trial transfer was a breeze! Apparently I have a rather large bladder and had to empty it a little because he couldn't see.....and it was still too full. Any way he said I was easy. I told him I most certainly was not! They also shot up a little saline just to have a look since it has been 6 months since my HSG. And then it was all over but the leaking.

Anyway,they gave me a little clearer view of the timeline. These, naturally, are just approximations:
start Lupron 6-24 *we already know this to be fact.
start stims 7-4
egg retrieval 7-13
embryo transfer 7-18

I thought that transfer was going to be at least a week later! We shall see.

Hope everyone is doing well. Baby dust to all!!!!

[Southern Belle]

Thanks, LOL. My symptoms are now including sore, swollen boobs and tiredness! Although, I think the tiredness is sun related so doesn't count.

OMG!!! Me too!!! I'm guessing the sore (.)(.)'s are from the progesterone suppositories and estradiol patch......honestly I don't know what to think. I've had chronic fatigue since Monday, literally falling asleep for 2-3 hours at a time. It got pretty humid and hot here in the midwest so maybe it's just my body's way of cooling off.
I'm trying sooooooo hard not to anaylze any phantom symptoms, it only drives you

I have my first U/S on Thurs and Im a nervous wreck! Im pretty sick on and off throughout the day, its like a roller coaster of nausea but I havent thrown up yet so thats good, lol Other than that Im pretty tired too and get winded going up the stairs. Funny thing was that my boobs havent hardly been sore at all, which before AF they are...wierd

Please say a little prayer for me that everything will go well on Thurs am and there is a healthy lil bean with a heartbeat in there!

You got it!!! Praying for a excellent report and sending sticky vibes your way!!

AFM - I'm officially suffering from something. I think it's the progesterone and estrogen combination, as the side effects for those 2 are endless and I seem to have the worst of it. Not just the sore boobs, tiredness and backaches, but I am so extremely emotional today.. I woke up fine, but I literally just freaked out on DH about watering the garden (yelling in the garden and I think my neighbors heard), and that was after flipping off some woman that was honking (and yelling) at me today while I waited for an old man to get out of a parking spot so I could take it. Not good.. I'm suddenly stressed out and overwhelmed and have so much work to do that I can't rest.. I literally didn't stop all day today and that can't be good. WAAAHHH! I need a better day tomorrow. Sorry to complain.

My DH played it safe and went to work.........on his off day!!

[Southern Belle]

I think I'll test Saturday AM. By then I'll be 11dp3dt.

[rss73]

Hey! Trial transfer was a breeze! Apparently I have a rather large bladder and had to empty it a little because he couldn't see.....and it was still too full. Any way he said I was easy. I told him I most certainly was not! They also shot up a little saline just to have a look since it has been 6 months since my HSG. And then it was all over but the leaking.

Anyway,they gave me a little clearer view of the timeline. These, naturally, are just approximations:
start Lupron 6-24 *we already know this to be fact.
start stims 7-4
egg retrieval 7-13
embryo transfer 7-18

I thought that transfer was going to be at least a week later! We shall see.

Hope everyone is doing well. Baby dust to all!!!!

You are so close!!! Glad the mock transfer was a breeze and that everything is looking good.

OMG!!! Me too!!! I'm guessing the sore (.)(.)'s are from the progesterone suppositories and estradiol patch......honestly I don't know what to think. I've had chronic fatigue since Monday, literally falling asleep for 2-3 hours at a time. It got pretty humid and hot here in the midwest so maybe it's just my body's way of cooling off.
I'm trying sooooooo hard not to anaylze any phantom symptoms, it only drives you

My DH played it safe and went to work.........on his off day!!

Haha! Your DH is smart! Mine is currently not speaking to me so I'm hiding in my (home) office working. I had another screaming episode about an hour ago.. God help me.

I think I'll test Saturday AM. By then I'll be 11dp3dt.

Perfect!!! Please update us IMMEDIATELY!

[Southern Belle]

Hey! Trial transfer was a breeze!
Anyway,they gave me a little clearer view of the timeline. These, naturally, are just approximations:
start Lupron 6-24 *we already know this to be fact.
start stims 7-4
egg retrieval 7-13
embryo transfer 7-18

I thought that transfer was going to be at least a week later! We shall see.

Hope everyone is doing well. Baby dust to all!!!!

That's great. You're moving right along!! Time moves really fast once you start stims. Before you know it it'll be July 13th.
:

[cakegal]

Thanks girls! I'm so excited!

[Southern Belle]

Woke up this morning and boobs are not really that sore anymore. Usually a sign that AF is lurking. They go from extremely sore to nothing at all, and then a couple days later AF. Oh well, disappointment is never easy, but at least we can move forward knowing how my body responds to the meds. Hopefully we can retrieve and fertilize more eggs.

SoBe
9dp3dt

[rss73]

Woke up this morning and boobs are not really that sore anymore. Usually a sign that AF is lurking. They go from extremely sore to nothing at all, and then a couple days later AF. Oh well, disappointment is never easy, but at least we can move forward knowing how my body responds to the meds. Hopefully we can retrieve and fertilize more eggs.

SoBe
9dp3dt

No, no, no!! No negative thoughts, my dear!!! It's still early and if you are becoming PG your body goes through a lot of changes and does a number on ya!! Just wait til Saturday, and if it's neg, then hold out because even that might be too early. When is your beta supposed to be?
Sending you TONS of and prayers and all that good stuff!!!