IVF Sisters

[gerbeme]

Traci - I meant to post this earlier but I have been out of town and it takes forever to post with my blackberry. I had to do the endometrium this weekend and the doctor told me you are more likely to spot with this because it irritates the cervix. Personally I hate the stuff and would MUCH rather do the shots!! Good luck girl! And congrats on your BFP!

Dena - I talked to mine everyday.....still do. People think I am crazy but I don't care they need to know how badly I want them here so you keep talking it up!

[pinkgirl]

Yayyy I'm crazy too. Dh and I keep rubbing my belly telling them to stick. I should be telling then how much I love them already because I really do. I feel closer than ever to pregnancy and it's so amazing.

Traci, I hope you're feeling better. Please keep us posted hun.

[pinkgirl]

Good luck today Stacie!!!! Take it easy. My clinic didn't put me on bedrest but I put myself on bedrest. Just expect to get a little crampy when you walk, like getting up to pee or moving from one place to another. I found the best places for me were bed or the couch. Ohh and my DH was being funny in the kitchen yesterday so I laughed quite a bit, everytime I laughed it sort of hurt but not in a terrible way.

Let us know if you have any other questions. ET was super easy and definitely a great emotional moment for us, so sit back and relax and enjoy your embabies getting back to their home.

I had mild cramping on my left. I just got up to pee and had some stronger cramping on my right. Common babies, implant implant implant!!! Lol.

[rss73]

Originally Posted by pinkgirl

Transfer is over. It was super easy. I had 2 perfect 5AA embryos transferred and have their picture with me. I was confused because I thought the grading was 1-5 with 1 being the best but he said 5 was the best in my case. He called DH and I whipper snappers lol. They already froze 4 embabies today and will have more to freeze tomorrow.

I had acupuncture before and after. It was really nice.

DH and I are rubbing my belly and telling the embabies to stick babies stick. So DH is cooking breakfast now and brought me some mini donuts to hold me over... He said "come on feed the twins" lol. He is too funny.

Hooray for a smooth transfer! Can't wait til beta day to hear about your BFP!!

[traci0028]

Thanks everyone for your concern. After I got home Friday I rested and the bleeding stopped. I called on Satruday morning and talked with an nurse about going in for another beta and she said that in a matter of one day they wouldn't be able to tell one way or another about what was going on. But she did say that both of her babies were IVF babies and shs did bleed with both. I've also talked to some other people who also say the same thing...with medicated and natural cycles. I haven't bled all weekend and I feel great about that. I go in tomorrow for my 2nd beta and I'm really excited and I'm hoping that my numbers are going up up up! The nurses kept referring me back to my high beta numbers so I feel good about that.
How is everyone doing? I'm trying to stay off my fee this weekend and rest up.

[ryanshopefor08]

Good morning ladies!!

Originally Posted by pinkgirl

Transfer is over. It was super easy. I had 2 perfect 5AA embryos transferred and have their picture with me. I was confused because I thought the grading was 1-5 with 1 being the best but he said 5 was the best in my case. He called DH and I whipper snappers lol. They already froze 4 embabies today and will have more to freeze tomorrow.

I had acupuncture before and after. It was really nice.

DH and I are rubbing my belly and telling the embabies to stick babies stick. So DH is cooking breakfast now and brought me some mini donuts to hold me over... He said "come on feed the twins" lol. He is too funny.

Dena- Congrats on a successful transfer. Some clinics rate 1-5, others rate 5-1; why they all can't be in sync; how knows .

Can't wait for your BFP not to long from now!!

Keep talking to your embabies!!!

Originally Posted by stacie

Dena-LOts of to you. Glad to hear everything went well.

Traci-I hope evrything is okay kup.

Ryanshopefor08-So glad cycle 2 has kicked off

mominwaiting-anyluck with an acu.?

afm- ER is on for tomorrow all 16 embies are doing their best so we will hopefully have some frosties and then the wait....we all love that part.

Good luck today Stacie!!!

Originally Posted by traci0028

Thanks everyone for your concern. After I got home Friday I rested and the bleeding stopped. I called on Satruday morning and talked with an nurse about going in for another beta and she said that in a matter of one day they wouldn't be able to tell one way or another about what was going on. But she did say that both of her babies were IVF babies and shs did bleed with both. I've also talked to some other people who also say the same thing...with medicated and natural cycles. I haven't bled all weekend and I feel great about that. I go in tomorrow for my 2nd beta and I'm really excited and I'm hoping that my numbers are going up up up! The nurses kept referring me back to my high beta numbers so I feel good about that.
How is everyone doing? I'm trying to stay off my fee this weekend and rest up.

What a relief the bleeding stopped Traci. I have been thinking of you. Keep taking it easy. Look forward to hearing your numbers on your 2nd beta is tomorrow!!

Amy-How you feeling?!?!

[pinkgirl]

Thanks Jenn and Rachel. I'm trying to relax but DH is upsetting me. He is taking good care of me but he thinks it's funny to tease me on how he does things around the house and its just not funny. I am trying to relax and he is having his fun. I am so emotional I just started bawling because he was playing a game with how he put the towels in the linen closet. Gees, I'm trying to get pregnant and he is messing with me. Ugh! Im emotional and he of all people should know that.

Can't wait to hear how the transfer went Stacie

Traci, I'm really happy the bleeding stopped. Just take it easy and relax. I hope the beta triples tomorrow morning for you.

I had a bad dream. I had a dream DH told me I'm not pregnant... It was not a nice dream but I hope it means the opposite or something because I want these babies to stick!

Donna, how are you doing hun?

[mominw8ting]

My Retrieval is all done. They took out 12 lovely eggs. I think the IV was the worst part!! It was very quick and I was completely out. That anasthesia was fantastic.

Just sitting here with my heating pad. Holy cramping when i came to. My cramping feels much better. They will call me tomorrow with the fertilization report.

Thanks for all your love and support. ~ K8

[pinkgirl]

Yay congrats hun! The cramping was killer for me, I didn't expect that but it'll get better. Just keep your heating pad on and it'll get better.

Keep us posted on you fert report tomorrow. Can't wait to hear all about it.

[mominw8ting]

Originally Posted by pinkgirl

Yay congrats hun! The cramping was killer for me, I didn't expect that but it'll get better. Just keep your heating pad on and it'll get better.

Keep us posted on you fert report tomorrow. Can't wait to hear all about it.

Thank you. man, the cramping is bad. it gets a little better, then feels like knives are stabbing me. UGH. oh, well, small price to pay. We are thrilled we have a dozen little ones.

[mominw8ting]

Originally Posted by pinkgirl

Yayyy I'm crazy too. Dh and I keep rubbing my belly telling them to stick. I should be telling then how much I love them already because I really do. I feel closer than ever to pregnancy and it's so amazing.

Traci, I hope you're feeling better. Please keep us posted hun.

goos good good luck!

[mominw8ting]

Originally Posted by ryanshopefor08

I started Lupron this morning...YAY!!!!

I just love my nurse. Yesterday I emailed her about something (I needed more syringes) and she was like go enjoy the sunshine this weekend; get your vitamin D and next week we should be ready to rock and roll. To funny!

Cycle #2 is getting under way!

Hope you all have an excellent weekend!

Good luck to all you ladies with your ER and ET's this weekend. I'm praying for all of you!

Great. you are on your way. Best of luck!

[pinkgirl]

Ok this is tough waiting... I'm already anxious to know if my embies are going to stick... How am I going to wait 1 more week? I hate sitting around the house, I wish I can be out and about keeping busy. Oh well, maybe I need to starting reading a book and watch some movies tomorrow and Tuesday. I am going to limit my computer use so I don't drive myself crazy on here. The waiting sure does suck, especially with IVF, it's even more mind boggling.

[stacie]

Well the transfer went great we placed two lovely AA grade embies back into their home. Now we just need these babies to stick.The witing is going to stink!

Mominw8ting-So happy your er went well.Yeah for 12 eggs that is great.

Traci- glad the bleeding has stopped.

Ryanshopefor08-glad to hear everything is going well.

Dena-lets keep talking to these babies and make them want to stay.

[pinkgirl]

Congrats Staci!!! Sounds perfect. Wasn't it so amazing watching them put your embabies back in? The waiting sucks!!! I have til next Sunday to go.

I keep getting nausea and getting this crazy couch like a choke which doesn't happen often but it hurts when it happens. Nausea started today, I'm definitely assuming it's all the progesterone.

So this is funny and I know I'm Really nutty but one of the other APA sisters helped me name my embabies. It's perfect too because a few weeks ago I told DH I'd like to name our daughter if we have one Hope or Faith because of our hope and faith in God to bless us with a child
one day and always care for us. Anyways I never told my APA sisterfriend and she told me we should nickname the embabies Hope and Faith. I love it. I think it'll help me imagine these babies sticking and help me talk to them to stay with us.

[pinkgirl]

Originally Posted by stacie

Well the transfer went great we placed two lovely AA grade embies back into their home. Now we just need these babies to stick.The witing is going to stink!

Mominw8ting-So happy your er went well.Yeah for 12 eggs that is great.

Traci- glad the bleeding has stopped.

Ryanshopefor08-glad to hear everything is going well.

Dena-lets keep talking to these babies and make them want to stay.

Have they froze any embabies yet? Can't wait to hear about it. :-)

Did they tell you that you should be on bedrest or anything? My clinic said I didn't need too but I did the past 2 days anyways to be safe. Dh is taking great care of me. Just curious what other clinics recommend.

[stacie]

Originally Posted by pinkgirl

Have they froze any embabies yet? Can't wait to hear about it. :-)

Did they tell you that you should be on bedrest or anything? My clinic said I didn't need too but I did the past 2 days anyways to be safe. Dh is taking great care of me. Just curious what other clinics recommend.

We had 9 frosties which was great because we were told they don't always thaw well so it is good we had a nice amount.
They did say bedrest today and tomorrow to take it easy no heavy lifting till we have our blood test.

[pinkgirl]

Oh cool glad I did that anyways :-)

So how are you feeling? Crampy at all?

[stacie]

Not really crampy maybe a little pull here and there but it was cool to watch the whole thing on the monitors

[ttc25]

Hello everyone. I am new here. I am about to start my cycle of ivf and I am very nervous I am in desperate need of a support system. I am 25 years old and my fallopian tubes are damaged and I have pcos. I start lupron on 11/15. Just looking for someone to talk to who can relate.

[photogrl]

Originally Posted by mominw8ting

My Retrieval is all done. They took out 12 lovely eggs. I think the IV was the worst part!! It was very quick and I was completely out. That anasthesia was fantastic.

Just sitting here with my heating pad. Holy cramping when i came to. My cramping feels much better. They will call me tomorrow with the fertilization report.

Thanks for all your love and support. ~ K8

12 eggies! Woo-hoo! I hope your cramping has eased up.

Originally Posted by stacie

Well the transfer went great we placed two lovely AA grade embies back into their home. Now we just need these babies to stick.The witing is going to stink!

Wonderful news!

Originally Posted by ttc25

Hello everyone. I am new here. I am about to start my cycle of ivf and I am very nervous I am in desperate need of a support system. I am 25 years old and my fallopian tubes are damaged and I have pcos. I start lupron on 11/15. Just looking for someone to talk to who can relate.

You'll find lots of support here!

[photogrl]

Originally Posted by traci0028

Thanks everyone for your concern. After I got home Friday I rested and the bleeding stopped. I called on Satruday morning and talked with an nurse about going in for another beta and she said that in a matter of one day they wouldn't be able to tell one way or another about what was going on. But she did say that both of her babies were IVF babies and shs did bleed with both. I've also talked to some other people who also say the same thing...with medicated and natural cycles. I haven't bled all weekend and I feel great about that. I go in tomorrow for my 2nd beta and I'm really excited and I'm hoping that my numbers are going up up up! The nurses kept referring me back to my high beta numbers so I feel good about that.
How is everyone doing? I'm trying to stay off my fee this weekend and rest up.

I'm glad to hear the bleeding stopped and you relaxed this weekend! Congrats, again, Momma!

Originally Posted by ryanshopefor08

I started Lupron this morning...YAY!!!!

I just love my nurse. Yesterday I emailed her about something (I needed more syringes) and she was like go enjoy the sunshine this weekend; get your vitamin D and next week we should be ready to rock and roll. To funny!

Cycle #2 is getting under way!

Woo-hoo!

[photogrl]

This time, next Monday, I'll be heading in for my beta...

I don't know if I can make it until then without losing my mind!

I've been feeling pretty good. A little nausea, some lower back aches, sore (.)(.)...but it could all be from the PIO shots! I had a little cramping last night, too.

I just keep reminding myself that I had NO symptoms with DD 6 years ago, so I have to stay positive!

[gerbeme]

Traci I am so glad to hear you are doing better. Praying that your betas are excellent today!

Amy I can't believe your cycle has gone so fast!!! And you are having more "symptoms" than I did so I would not worry at all!

[pinkgirl]

Originally Posted by photogrl

This time, next Monday, I'll be heading in for my beta...

I don't know if I can make it until then without losing my mind!

I've been feeling pretty good. A little nausea, some lower back aches, sore (.)(.)...but it could all be from the PIO shots! I had a little cramping last night, too.

I just keep reminding myself that I had NO symptoms with DD 6 years ago, so I have to stay positive!

Omg I'm feeling the same way! My lower back is sore, boobs are worse at nights when I try to sleep and I've been getting nauseated yesterday. TMI but I threw up in my mouth twice it was awful! Luckily I have my listerine handy. I'm thinking it's all those PIO shots as well. I take my last dose of antibiotics and medrol today. Can't wait to finish those.

It's only been 2 days and I'm already going crazy lol. My beta is Sunday morning. I am going to try to jeep myself busy today and tomorrow at home. Gonna lie down as much as possible because it doesn't hurt and I'll be home anyways.

Mel, I did Check my weight this morning. I was down 5 lbs prob from all the bloating with meds. I'm still really bloated but not nearly as bad I think. I know you said to watch for OHSS, nurse said it can happen to me too so I'll play it safe. Thanks for your tips. I hope you and the twins are doing great. When is your next u/s?

Donna, Rhonda, Jenn how are you all doing? Miss you ladies!

Mominwtg when do you get your fert report? I'm anxiously waiting :-)

Stacie, hope you're doing well. Stick baby/babies stick!!!!

Hi to everyone else, hope everyone has a Happy Monday.

[pinkgirl]

Originally Posted by ttc25

Hello everyone. I am new here. I am about to start my cycle of ivf and I am very nervous I am in desperate need of a support system. I am 25 years old and my fallopian tubes are damaged and I have pcos. I start lupron on 11/15. Just looking for someone to talk to who can relate.

Welcome. I hope your stay here is short and sweet. Just stay positive and trust me, were all here to help you thru this journey. The ladies in here and the strongest and most positive women I've ever met.

Good luck and feel free to ask questions. There is a wealth of knowledge in here.

I am 27 yrs old, tubes are fine no PCOS but I have unexplained infertility basically. I can try to relate to you but others but might be of better help. Dh was fine and I'm fine so no reasons why other meds didn't work. We just needed a boost with IVF and I pray God blesses us with a miracle very soon.

[kss717]

Originally Posted by photogrl

This time, next Monday, I'll be heading in for my beta...

I don't know if I can make it until then without losing my mind!

I've been feeling pretty good. A little nausea, some lower back aches, sore (.)(.)...but it could all be from the PIO shots! I had a little cramping last night, too.

I just keep reminding myself that I had NO symptoms with DD 6 years ago, so I have to stay positive!

Amy that is way cool!

[mominw8ting]

Just got the call and a lucky # 7 fertilized. she said they all look great. Transfer is Wednesday or Thursday.

I am thrilled. lucky number 7!! They will keep their eyes on them and call me with a report tomorrow. I feel much better today. The cramping is subsiding. And my DH did great with the Prog. Shot. I was scared about that one. And that wasn't too bad either. Just laying on my couch all day. Took the day off to relax.

Thank you for your support. Good luck all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

[pinkgirl]

Originally Posted by mominw8ting

Just got the call and a lucky # 7 fertilized. she said they all look great. Transfer is Wednesday or Thursday.

I am thrilled. lucky number 7!! They will keep their eyes on them and call me with a report tomorrow. I feel much better today. The cramping is subsiding. And my DH did great with the Prog. Shot. I was scared about that one. And that wasn't too bad either. Just laying on my couch all day. Took the day off to relax.

Thank you for your support. Good luck all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

That is great hun! I'm so excited for you. I'm so glad the cramping is getting better. Heating pad was my savior for 2 full days. I can't wait til your next Fert Report, did they tell you when they will call you?

[rss73]

Originally Posted by traci0028

Thanks everyone for your concern. After I got home Friday I rested and the bleeding stopped. I called on Satruday morning and talked with an nurse about going in for another beta and she said that in a matter of one day they wouldn't be able to tell one way or another about what was going on. But she did say that both of her babies were IVF babies and shs did bleed with both. I've also talked to some other people who also say the same thing...with medicated and natural cycles. I haven't bled all weekend and I feel great about that. I go in tomorrow for my 2nd beta and I'm really excited and I'm hoping that my numbers are going up up up! The nurses kept referring me back to my high beta numbers so I feel good about that.
How is everyone doing? I'm trying to stay off my fee this weekend and rest up.

Traci - Glad to hear the bleeding stopped and you are feeling better. Looking forward to the next beta results.

Originally Posted by pinkgirl

Thanks Jenn and Rachel. I'm trying to relax but DH is upsetting me. He is taking good care of me but he thinks it's funny to tease me on how he does things around the house and its just not funny. I am trying to relax and he is having his fun. I am so emotional I just started bawling because he was playing a game with how he put the towels in the linen closet. Gees, I'm trying to get pregnant and he is messing with me. Ugh! Im emotional and he of all people should know that.

Pink - I was a hormonal mess in my last 2ww, too. I would shed tears over nothing, and was picking fights with DH left and right.. Just try to remind yourself it's the hormones..your hormones will rage for a while after you get your BFP, too, but at least the anxiety of waiting for the BFP will be over..so it will get better!! Hang in there.

Originally Posted by stacie

Well the transfer went great we placed two lovely AA grade embies back into their home. Now we just need these babies to stick.The witing is going to stink!

Stacie - Congrats on your transfer and to the 2ww!!

Originally Posted by ttc25

Hello everyone. I am new here. I am about to start my cycle of ivf and I am very nervous I am in desperate need of a support system. I am 25 years old and my fallopian tubes are damaged and I have pcos. I start lupron on 11/15. Just looking for someone to talk to who can relate.

This room is the best and there is a lot of good advice and support. Hope your stay is short.

Originally Posted by mominw8ting

Just got the call and a lucky # 7 fertilized. she said they all look great. Transfer is Wednesday or Thursday.

I am thrilled. lucky number 7!! They will keep their eyes on them and call me with a report tomorrow. I feel much better today. The cramping is subsiding. And my DH did great with the Prog. Shot. I was scared about that one. And that wasn't too bad either. Just laying on my couch all day. Took the day off to relax.

Thank you for your support. Good luck all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Mominwaiting - Woo hoo for your awesome retrieval and good numbers.. I see BFP coming. Hope those embies continue to grow!

Originally Posted by photogrl

This time, next Monday, I'll be heading in for my beta...

I don't know if I can make it until then without losing my mind!

I've been feeling pretty good. A little nausea, some lower back aches, sore (.)(.)...but it could all be from the PIO shots! I had a little cramping last night, too.

I just keep reminding myself that I had NO symptoms with DD 6 years ago, so I have to stay positive!

Amy - Don't go crazy, we need you sane around here. The wait is horrible.. But just think - next Monday you'll be telling us all about your BFP. Hang in there and don't get hung up on the symptoms! It's very rare to get PG symptoms so early, but progesterone will do a number on your mind and make you think all sorts of crazy things that you are or are not PG. Don't give in to the progesterone-crazies!!

AFM - Gosh, I wish I could be with you ladies in the 2ww or waiting for transfer or something! I just went back to acupuncture today..I guess I just have to wait for AF and then see if I can start on BFP or if I have to wait another cycle since by then it will be almost Christmas and RE is on holiday then.. Sigh..