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Currently in tww

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  • janbabyjanbaby Senior Member Senior Member
    I was off giving my son his bath and watching Big Brother! Lol. Do you think the only way to post pics is on a regular computer? I am always using my phone or iPad on here. The way the mobile app acts I am afraid of losing all my new fertility buddies! Lol
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  • POT03005POT03005 Senior Member Senior Member
    I don't have the app. I need to look into getting it. I'm going to look into the whole posting on a computer versus a tab or phone.
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  • janbabyjanbaby Senior Member Senior Member
    I have always used the app until about a week ago, now it doesn't work at all for me. I just go to the website on my phone now, I hope they get it fixed eventually.
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  • ck2014ck2014 Member Member
    I hear you, Jan. Unfortunately for me, it's not 1 of the disorders that donors are tested for. Also if they were able to get a donor to agree to the test and if the donor came up negative, it's still 85% negative so there would still be a chance. Plus I was told there are over 1000 other disorders that aren't even on the genetic paneling of (I believe) 80 disorders. Anyway, I'm going to try not to dwell on this as I will drive myself crazy.
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  • lposhlposh Senior Member Senior Member
    I am working and waiting for my relief to get here to give her report. I'm kinda beat.
    Kerri- do u feel pregnant yet?
    All the sudden about an hour ago my lower stomach started killing me. Idk
    Anywho I better get ready to get out of here.
    Kisses
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  • MoonlitwishMoonlitwish Member Member
    I've been on a 16 mile uphill bike ride. Now I'm taking my prenatals, progesterone supp and passing out. Have a lovely night ladies!!
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  • callencallen Member Member
    Day 10 ultrasound this am. Only 1 follicle this time. Is 1 ok?? I had 3 last time. Worried again. :(
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  • HoustonHouston Member Member
    Callen - my RE said they were looking for 3 follicles "ideally", but maybe that is something that varies case-by-case. I'm 38 yo and on injectables so maybe they assume that 1 or more of my old eggs will be a dud :)

    So I'm 2dpIUI and still obsessing. I finally started exercising again this morning. I didn't exercise the day before my IUI because I felt like my ovaries were going to explode (thanks Gonal-F!) and I was too paranoid to work out yesterday. My RE told me to avoid strenuous exercise (anything that raises HR to 140 or higher) for the next 2 weeks. Is that what they are telling you guys?

    Happy Friday to all!

    P.S. - Is nyfly still around? I read through all the previous posts and was wondering how she was doing.
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  • callencallen Member Member
    Thanks Houston. Waiting on the phonecall to see what they say. Hoping 1 will be ok. Taking Bravelle and Ovidrel this round.
    My RE office always says to just continue to be normal. I have read over and over what you have stated about HR under 140. In my opinion I would do that.
    Happy Friday to you as well. 😊
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  • POT03005POT03005 Senior Member Senior Member
    My 2nd beta came back today. I was at 54 on Wednesday and at 114 today. She said they expect to see it double in 48-72 and I double in 48 hours. Next appointment is 8/29 for last beta.
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  • callencallen Member Member
    Wonderful news Pot..😊
    I just had ultrasound this am. Showed 1 good follicle. Waiting on RE office to call to see when to go back.
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  • janbabyjanbaby Senior Member Senior Member
    Good news Kerri!
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  • ck2014ck2014 Member Member
    I actually read this entire thread so I feel like I know you all already! Exciting news Pot!!! Positive energy for you!

    We try again this cycle, I have an appt Monday. This time they want me in before I get the positive on the OPK. They want to catch it first or something to that effect. Also this time we are doing 2 back to back IUI's, last month we did 1. I am using a different donor this cycle as well so let's see what happens...
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  • lposhlposh Senior Member Senior Member
    Yeah Kerri!
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  • callencallen Member Member
    Ok. IUI scheduled tom and Sunday. I will take trigger -Ovidrel this eve. I usually don't ovulate until day 14...but will be doing back to back IUI'S on day 11 & 12. Should this concern me since I am using Ovidrel??? Think IUI'S too soon??
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  • lposhlposh Senior Member Senior Member
    Callen I triggered when they thought my follicles where the right size then did iui 12 hours later then second iui 24 hours after that one.
    I got a raise today!! Woohoo! That made starting my period today less of a bummer!!
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  • callencallen Member Member
    Ok. Thanks Lisa. Just worrying already about every little detail. Lol. Yay!!!! Congrats. That makes a Friday a great Friday. Try to think of your period as a new beginning. Always helps me.
    Lots of hugs!!!!
    Ps: you need to celebrate your raise!!!! 😊
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  • HoustonHouston Member Member
    Congrats Kerri! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a healthy (and sticky) bean for you!

    Also congrats to Lisa on the raise! And good luck to Callen on the IUIs this weekend!

    Today is 3dp IUI for me. I'm not sure what everyone else's experience has been, but for me, the Ovidrel shot hangs around in your system for so long that it really messes w/your mind. It causes symptoms of pregnancy that you know could not be occurring pre-implantation but still want to believe are *real*. I'm going to have to work very hard to keep myself distracted this weekend.

    Here's what I have for folks currently in the TWW:

    Moonlit - IUI 8/12 —> 8/26
    Robo - IUI 8/18 —> 9/1
    Houston - IUI 8/20 —> 9/3
    Callen - IUI 8/23-24 —> 9/6-7
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  • lposhlposh Senior Member Senior Member
    Houston- I always feel like crap after the HCG shot, it makes me bloated, my ovaries become very tender, I'm emotional and tired usually for about a week after the shot. Hang in there and it's a great idea to stay distracted this weekend. It helps.
    Kisses
    Lisa
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  • lposhlposh Senior Member Senior Member
    Btw,
    The fertility specialist drew a bunch of blood last Monday to check my fsh, insulin, thyroid and some others to determine if any of those would be influencing my infertility at this point. The nurse sent me an email yesterday and said all came back within normal range and he is putting my protocol for ivf together now. Meaning that each patient get a specific drug and test, us regimen depending on their age, labs, etc. so hopefully Thursday when I go in I'll sit down and go over each step and what drugs he wants to do. I also decided to put in for FMLA intermittent at work for the next two months because of all the stuff involved with ivf and not knowing how my body is going to react to the more powerful drugs. He assured me I wouldn't go in OHSS. That was one of my concerns with the drugs. Being over hyper stimulated is not good and hurts like a bitch I'm sure.
    Have a great Saturday ladies. I'm going in to work now. Hope Atlanta can keep it calm today!
    Kisses
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  • robojojorororobojojororo Junior Member Junior Member
    Congrats to all of you soon to be Mommies!! That's so exciting and I know it's been quite a journey.
    Posh - Keep your head up. We will be sending positive vibes your way.
    To all of you currently in tww...it's been the longest week of my life! And we still have a WHOLE other week to go!!
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  • txgrl74txgrl74 Senior Member Senior Member
    Hi All, it's been a few days. Trying to get over this stupid virus and working like crazy. My ultrasound apt is set up for Friday unless I get a positive OPK before then. So hopefully by this time next week I will once again be in the tww.

    Grats to everyone with positive HPT's. So happy you got to see the heartbeat Drizzy.
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  • MoonlitwishMoonlitwish Member Member
    Thanks for the recap Houston! So I'm up next. I feel like this one is a dud which would be a total bummer since we can't try again. I've been keeping busy by biking. Put a new pulley lift in the garage today to store the bike. I've decided if there's no baby, then I'm going to throw myself head first into getting back my beach body. Even convinced my wife to buy a bike so she can ride with me. So at least I have a new goal if this one fails.
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  • lposhlposh Senior Member Senior Member
    Moonlit I'm cheering for you.) I know these are the longest and stressful weeks. Are you testing at home Tuesday or going to the doc?
    Tx I hope your feeling better.)
    Denise- kisses
    Pot- hope you first pregnant weekend is going great!
    Houston and anyone I missed enjoy your Sunday and I'm crossing my fingers for you all too!
    Lisa
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  • HoustonHouston Member Member
    Hang in there, Moonlit! I'm thinking of you and sending positive energy your way!!

    I hope everyone else is doing well :)

    I'm now 4dpIUI.....tick tock, tick tock.....slow going.

    Alright, time to clean my kitchen and do the laundry. Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!
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  • ck2014ck2014 Member Member
    Houston,

    Last month was my 1st IUI cycle, only thing we used was Ovidrel & I swore I was pregnant because of all "the signs" that clearly ended up being the Ovidrel playing games with my mind :( I actually dread taking it this time around, but my Dr is adamant saying they never skip the Ovidrel because they need that prediction. My thought is it didn't work last month so why bother, but he sees it differently. I'm not using any other meds yet. He did say if this cycle doesn't work we will change something. I'm guessing that will be a different meds. Ovidrel made me feel bloated, headaches, exhaustion- all I did was sleep/nap, cramps, mood swings. At least this time around I will know what it does to me and try to ignore "the signs".
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  • MoonlitwishMoonlitwish Member Member
    Hey ck2014, I dreaded my ovidrel shot too because of the way it made me feel the first time, but I'm here to tell you I have none of the same symptoms this cycle. A few sweaty nights right at the beginning and since then I've felt normal. Maybe this time won't be so bad for you either.

    Thanks Lisa and Houston for the encouraging words. I need all the positive vibes I can get right now! I will test at home. My RE won't do blood tests unless I get a bfp at home. Two more days and the verdict will be in...
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  • ck2014ck2014 Member Member
    Wow interesting Moonlit. Maybe the lack of signs are your signs of a BFP :) fingers crossed for you. Positive thoughts & baby dust!!
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  • callencallen Member Member
    Hello Everyone!! Fingers crossed Moonlit. Fingers crossed for everyone in this journey.
    Had 2nd IUI this am. Still getting +OPK...so a little worried it was too early. Hoping the sperm lives for awhile.
    Lisa-just spoke with my Dr this am too and if this time doesn't work going to IVF.
    Hope everyone had a nice day!!!
    How are the mommies doing? 😊
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  • D-rizzyD-rizzy Senior Member Senior Member
    Hi everyone!! Callen, I'm excited to hear you had an IUI this morning!
    My doctor told me he thought that I ovulated later than the home test indicated and ended up changing my due date but said since the sperm stays around for awhile, I was still able to get pregnant. I hope it works out for you as well!
    I am doing great! No major complaints which I thankful for!
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