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The forum has a new look and the Fairfax Team is so excited to create the best experience for our users.
To Note:
Private Donor Groups and Private Sibling Connection Groups are now located under the category "Groups". Search the donor number in the search box and you should find exactly what you're looking for!
Questions about your forum access? Email forum@fairfaxcryobank.com
Follow these steps to join a private donor group:
1) Press "Join" at the right of the group
2) Once prompted to confirm your request please list this information so we can verify your information:
Name (under which the vial was purchased)
Clinic Name
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Surviving the Two Week Wait
mmhsmiles
Junior Member
Egads! The Two Week Wait has begun. Madness is going to slowly set in. If you’ve been there then you know it might. 
My beautiful wife is now letting “the goods” do their thing. Meanwhile, we are cautiously optimistic. At times, we are excited and at others, well, it has only been a day since we were inseminated (or since she was). This is our third try- our first with a new doctor since we relocated in the summer. The first two tries we did not get pregnant. This was the first time, however, that she was given an HSG and she ended up having more than one follicle, she had four follies.
I go back and forth about worrying about this new system. I know each doctor does things slightly differently, but she had a day 12 ultra sound. They found the four follies but they weren’t big enough yet. The doc did a little math (I think something complicated like calculus or algebra
) and determined that Friday would be the insemination day. She did take Ovulation Tests throughout the week and did not surge. She did not have another Ultra Sound to measure the final size of the follies. That is what really concerns me. BUT during this 2WW, I don’t want to focus on it too much. As you can tell though, I am.
I administered the trigger shot on Wednesday night and we had our “party” at the doc’s office Friday morning when they inseminated her. Since we’ve gone through this process twice before, we are trying to figure out what to do this time to occupy our minds and to minimize our constant wondering “Are we pregnant yet?” It’s only been a day since the procedure, so as you can see, we are going to need to chill out just a bit.
What were some of your ways of getting through the Two Week Wait and staying relatively sane? Relatively. Thanks!
My beautiful wife is now letting “the goods” do their thing. Meanwhile, we are cautiously optimistic. At times, we are excited and at others, well, it has only been a day since we were inseminated (or since she was). This is our third try- our first with a new doctor since we relocated in the summer. The first two tries we did not get pregnant. This was the first time, however, that she was given an HSG and she ended up having more than one follicle, she had four follies.
I go back and forth about worrying about this new system. I know each doctor does things slightly differently, but she had a day 12 ultra sound. They found the four follies but they weren’t big enough yet. The doc did a little math (I think something complicated like calculus or algebra
) and determined that Friday would be the insemination day. She did take Ovulation Tests throughout the week and did not surge. She did not have another Ultra Sound to measure the final size of the follies. That is what really concerns me. BUT during this 2WW, I don’t want to focus on it too much. As you can tell though, I am.I administered the trigger shot on Wednesday night and we had our “party” at the doc’s office Friday morning when they inseminated her. Since we’ve gone through this process twice before, we are trying to figure out what to do this time to occupy our minds and to minimize our constant wondering “Are we pregnant yet?” It’s only been a day since the procedure, so as you can see, we are going to need to chill out just a bit.
What were some of your ways of getting through the Two Week Wait and staying relatively sane? Relatively. Thanks!
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I also had my IUI done Friday!
Next IUI, boom BFP (50 clomid) Next day AF. Apparantly called a chemical pregnancy. Due to finances, we opted for ICI next round. Nogo. :x Now finally, we did IUI once again! This time we did 100 clomid. Ultrasound 11th day. A couple of follicles, but not quite mature. We had + LH on 14th day and HcG trigger. Then IUI following day. Geez sorry long winded. I just haven't been on these forums in awhile. I last left off on the Ca. Cryrobank before my surgery. I needed a break. Omg! Lol did I mention we are on our 4th donor and 3rd spermbank. Wow, I'm quite the floozy! So good luck to all us :P I'll be in touch. Hopefully with BFP!! Yeah baby!! Can't wait for that day! Actually I can't wait until I'm done with the first trimester. Less worries. TTFN!
Actually, a couple of times I got myself involved in projects--one 2ww was the family tree inputting on one of those online ancestry sites --like back to 1658 & looking at other people's trees & figuring out how we were connected. Another time was a really good book series that took my mind off it--I read Diana Gabaldon's Lord John books.
Good luck! Fingers crossed & vibes being sent!!
We also bought a fun little game for our game system. Unfortunately, Super Mario Brothers is inspiring my wife (whose all jacked up on hormones) to throw the control at the screen because she can’t get Mario to swim. “Put the controller down, honey. Drop the controller and step away from Mario.” No worries, she's not really throwing anything.
Here’s to taking our mind off that thing we aren’t wondering about.
X- We went through much of the same thing. The first try, my beloved wife had a chemical pregnancy. If that doesn’t mess with one’s mind…
Hopefully we will meet back here in less than 2 weeks with BFP. Until then… positive vibes.
And Freya…. Thanks, thanks, thanks for the encouragement and a happy ending. I love a happy ending.
The wait was hard on me emotionally, but I stayed tough. My beloved was very sick. This was the first time she took progesterone sup. during the two weeks. It is my job to take care of her and make sure she is as comfortable as can be. As can be.
We couldn’t stand it, so we got some OTC Pregnancy tests. They were negative. ALL of them. We stayed the course. The blood test was of course negative. Even though we thought it would be, we still had hopes. We get so excited that we want to take the OTC pregnancy tests, even though we know we can’t rely on the results due to the hormones in my beloved’s system. We're ok though.
I wonder why the doc didn’t follow up (before the insem day) with another ultra sound. He never had my beloved go in to measure the follies again. We had the ultrasound on a Saturday and the follies were too small. They had her use an OPK throughout the week but she didn’t surge so I gave the trigger shot on that weds night. I mentioned this before. It’s still bugging me so we are asking the nurse about it when she goes in for Day 3 Ultra Sound.
During this past 2WW, I’ve started working out again and eating healthier. When our little one does come along, I want to be a step or two ahead of him or her, at least until they are my age. It is giving me something to focus on other then the insanity of the wait. But, of course, it still exists. That’s just the way it is.
Hope you had good results.
My first cycle, I went in for 2 size checks, and they were still a bit small so had to wait two more days then give myself the shot. I go in tommorow for my first size ultrasound for this cycle. HOpe this time is the charm but will be buy some more vials tommorow that I was on the wait list for.
Ok Smiles- Believe me when I tell you, I know how you feel! Keep your chin up, and just push forward. You WILL find a way. It's amazing what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it!!