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SOOOOOOOOOO Happy for you! So now there are at least three of us that started this journey last year that are all expecting! Ladies it can happen! you have to have patience and believe! We each had our own challenges and are in different stages of this journey but have found great support hear on this forum. I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my son in the next few weeks..... doc said she will not let me go past my due date bc of the gestational diabetes, which means he will be here by July 4th! Charlotte is expecting her mcnugget around Christmas and Moe is just starting this pregnancy journey! I hope that all of you can be the source of support for each other that I have found in these ladies! OK Anne and Regan and Latebloomer you guys are around the corner!
Moe you can always PM me if you have questions about the pregnancy, I'm no expert but would be happy to share my experience!
Robin
Pauliine
Robin, good luck to you as well as your time gets near! Can't wait to see pics of the little man:)
Char, i know i owe you a message too.....by the end of the week, i promise!
I am 12 weeks today. I can't believe it. As slow as it has gone i cant believe this day is here!!
I go in for my appt today. No uktrasound just a quick check up. I know they are going to try to use that dreaded Doppler that didn't work at my last appt. please say a few prayers that mcnugget decides to come out ad play and easy mommys crazy nerves. When all goes well today my hisband and I plan on celebrating my spending tr night where we got married. I just really need for this scary part to be over and today to go smoothly!
Thanks for always listening to me and praying for me!!
My update - I took my last BC pill yesterday so am just waiting for AF to show. I expect to start injections on Saturday. So littlepete, I'm right there with you. This is highly likely to be my last round - so I'm really praying it works. But as a back-up, I've started writing my "dear birth mom" letter for the adoption process. No matter how it happens, we will become moms!
Char, I hope you get to hear your baby today! My dr has not tried the doppler on me yet, but my next appt is not until July, let us know how it goes!!
We got to hear the heartbeat. I am so excited. We started telling everybody today. It has been the most fun. It honestly makes this whole process worth it!
Xoxo
K&B what do you think your July appt will be like? I can't wait to hear about it. Pauline and Regan how are things with you these days??
I had an acupuncture session today and it was great! She said my pulses were stronger than ever and focused on points that helped with circulation to the uterus and relaxation points. Will sleep well tonight! Speaking of that, I'm sleepy going to give my PIO butt shots and jump in bed.
Remember to be encouraged, it WILL happen for you.
Sticky baby dust!!
Char, so glad your appointment went well and you get to share your good news with the world! I am 12 weeks on Sunday, I ordered one of those dopplers (I know, I am crazy) and once I can hear our little heartbeat, we plan on telling all our friends and family!
My nurse is very pleased with my beta number today. It went from 150 to 351 whch she said is a very nice increase. I have another one scheduled on Monday and the betas will continue until the level is over 2000. Once that milestone is reached then I'll have about 3 ultrasounds prior to being released to the OB (around 8 weeks). So the waiting continues.....
Hope everyone is well and as always wishing you all sticky baby dust!!
So my update. I took my last BC pill on Monday and still don't have my period. The doctor now thinks that I won't get one. We are now praying that I DON'T! I start the injections tomorrow. It looks as if I have 8 "pre-follicles" (I forget what the doc called them) on each side. If I get my period now, we will only be able to retrieve the eggs and the freeze them for a later transfer since my lining would be too thin. Ugh, just one more thing to worry about. So pray for no AF for the next 10 months!
I'm going to be on 20 CC of Lupron twice daily and then adding in 150 IU of Menopur and 300CC of Follistim, plus the Dexamethasone and baby aspirin, plus the prenatals. Ah, I always feel like such a druggie during the process
Congrats on the great numbers! I like Mary couldn't wait for my acupuncturist appt each week. I would ask about my pulses and it was another way for me to keep track of my little baby. That and an ultrasound every other week! I am amazed that your re will release you around 8 weeks to a regular ob. My RE kept me until week 13. He told me I had spent so much he wanted to make sure I was comfortable and if I had any concerns for the first trimester to call. He said a regular ob would just talk and try to tell you to relax where he and his partners would just have me come in for an appt and an ultrasound. I loved knowing that I was so supported by him and his office. I was so sad to leave all of them and plan on taking Maksim up there to see all of them once he arrives. I will say I never had to call bc of a concern but was glad the option was there. THey even gave me a silver baby spoon at my last visit. I have many pictures of Maksim starting at week 6 when he is a grain of rice! I also have lots of recent photos bc of the gestational diabetes. Although now I only ask for 1 bc it is so hard to really see anything bc he is all squished and you can only have so many pics of a squished alien face. I ask for odd pics like of his hair or spine or hand. Can't wait until you get to see all of that on your little one! Just had to share my story of my RE. it wasn't meant as a slight I was just amazed at how different the docs are!
Robin
Anne---I'm right behind you! Had my pre-med US this am and all looked well. Last BC pill tonight and start on meds on Thursday. So, the rollercoaster begins. I am taking the 20units of Lupron twice/day too starting on Thursday and then Saturday will add in the Gonadotropins. I hope I can keep all of this straight--all of these meds so freaks me out!! I may need some calming influences in this process
I started the Menopur this morning and the Follistim starts tonight. I have a color coded chart and calendar with my doses and meds taped to my kitchen cabinet. I cross out each day as it is complete to be sure that I've taken all the right meds. Breathe deep and know that we are here to help make it ok.
I am believing this is my turn! My mom arrives on Friday and she is psyched to give me the trigger shot again. She has a little twisted sense of humour
Moe - can't wait to hear more
Robin - you must be on pins and needles, just two weeks left! You are officially full term! Woot!
Ok, another deep breath and visions of happy fertile ovaries and uterus. Strong genetically viable eggs.
Just got the call and my beta is up to 1264, I'm scheduled for probably my last beta in two days!!! I'm praying that I'm well over 2000 next time so that I can have my first ultrasound over the weekend or first thing next week.
Yes!! All the IVF meds can look daunting. Oh by the way I have several unopened boxes of Menopur and was going to donate them back to my fertility center. I would certainly love to give them to any of you ladies currently going through this process. Just send me a message!
So I haven't been to the gym since around May 23 and haven't had the desire because I'm too nervous. But then I've always read that if you were working out before your BFP it's okay to resume as long as you watch your heartrate and drink tons of water. I tried it today and just my luck, as I was leaving the gym I passed one of the nurses that does all the blood draws. She said what the HECK are you doing here?! I felt like I was caught stealing something...I explained that I just did the elipitical and some leg and back exercises. She said ok...But seriously I felt fine and it's better to physically active right? I also have yoga tonight which always puts me to sleep because she does Reikki and aromatherapy during the last 10 minutes. Love it!!! Oh as a side note is it bad to inhale a red velvet cupcake right after the gym? :-) Please no judgements :-) I've got a wicked sweet tooth and bought 3 cupcakes 2 days ago...They are gone now. Banana pudding is my best friend but not my booty :-0
Robin that's so awesome that you are in your final TWW!! It seems like the journey is full of waiting. Maksim!! I love unique names. Do you have a middle name picked? It's really hard to find unique boy names. I have a few that I'm tossing around.
K&B I'm soooo glad you were able to hear the heartbeat!! That's just awesome and I just know you're over the moon!!! Are you going to find out the sex?? I actually don't think I'm going to find out. It's the only true surprise in life right? Oh well who knows I may have to eat to words and find out...
Anne and Littlepete good luck with the belly shots. Looking back I didn't know how easy I had it. Yes sometimes it was up to three shots (I had to write everything on a calandar to keep track). I still have to write when I have to do my estrogen shot because it's every third night in addition to the PIO every night. OUCH!! I cannot believe I don't even do ice or heat anymore. I just want to get the shot done. I've learned what parts of my butt bleed or hurt more so now I stay away from those areas and it's tolerable but I have about 5 more weeks of this...
Regan and Charlotte where are you??!! How are you doing??!!
Okay, I'm done with the rambling. Thanks for reading and sending the positive thoughts and prayers. More to come....
Lots of sticky baby dust to everyone!!!
Moe
I am so excited for you! And so proud of how strong you are through this process. I envy all the women that don't worry and wonder. It's definitely something that is finally gotten better but I still need to work on it. My boss and my husband want me to go talk to a therapist Bc they think I have ptss. Sounds silly but I am considering it. Haha.
Anyway enought about therapy. Not even sure how I got to that topic.
Moe when do you think your first uktrasound is. Are you about 5.5 weeks. Have they talked due dates yet? I can't. Wait to find out if your having twins. I really think you are. How cool would that be!!!!!
My update is I am now 13 weeks and the world now knows about Mcnuggit. It is even all over Facebook. I personally didn't write anything but friend and family have been congratulating us on my wall. I'm loving it. Wait until you ladies get to that part. It's so fun
So I wish all of u ladies peace in your day and I'm sorry I haven been around lately. This exhaustion is kicking my ass! And it will hopefully end soon!
Xoxo
I still have 3 embryos frozen so if I try again, that might be the route. ARGH!
Char, I am LOVING the congrats I am getting on FB! So much fun!
Anne, I am so sorry for your negative...don't make a decision to give up just yet, you are emotionally drained, but I know you have the strength to do what is best for you....give yourself a little break before you make your choice.
Anne WTH is up with evil AF??!! That's okay because you have 3 frosties waiting!! I didn't realize that you had them on ice from your previous cycle. Why don't you go for a FET? Put all three back like I did :-) What day are they frozen at? FET is much less traumatic and has a very high success rate even if the eggs are fair quality. I know how frustrated you feel and have been there too many times to count. I got angry and threw my hands up. Just needed to step away from things and come back with a new mindset. It's not easy especially when it seems like everyone gets preggo with little to no effort. UGH!! Take the time you need and try to get your head and heart back in the same place. I know you didn't go through all of this to walk away when your blessing is right within reach. Please dig deep down and reconsider :-)
We have all had our breaking points and God knows what we can handle. Be encouraged ladies and lets keep the positive energy flowing...
Speaking of clomid, I thought I was doing okay symptom wise, while taking the clomid until I did the Linda Blair exorcist headspin on my nephew, brother and mother. Seriously ladies that reaction came from nowhere, LOL. They all were in agreement to just leave me alone at least until tomorrow when the last pill is taken.
Anne hang in there. I haven't been at his for very long, but I hope that things have gotten better for you. Please keep us posted on how things are going!
OMG, I forgot about those crazy psycho pills AKA Clomid. I was a raging mad woman on them!! Started out on 100mg and that was insane in the membrane!!! Produced 6 mature follies and was ready to be committed to the looney bin. Cycle got cancelled and got bumped down to 50 mg which still wasn't great, night sweats, mood swings, wicked evil dreams. Didn't have any of that stuff on injectible meds or during IVF/FET cycles....Thank goodness.
Well here's to a successful cycle Pauline :-) Your body knows what to do so just exhale and try to relax. Sending positive thoughts and lots of baby dust your way!
Moe
My mom arrives tomorrow and Saturday we are meeting with the adoption attorney that I picked. Yes, it is expensive, but I feel like it is time for me to move forward
Anne, A baby is all that you want and if adoption makes that happen than I say that is what God intended for you in the first place. There is a child out there for you somewhere, it may be your biological child or it may be the child from your heart but I belive that there is one out there for you! So glad that your mom will be able to support you at your appointment with the attorney and as for cost, all of this is expensive isn't it?! Take some time and enjoy yourself this journey is so very stressful!
I remeber the clomid and it has been over a year since I have taken it. I was the wicked witch of the west on it and had to stay away from everyone bc I would growl if someone just smiled at me! Wicked mood swings.... do not miss those days! In fact the clomid mood swings are far worse than ANY pregnancy mood swings I have had!
Update from me: I am now officially 38 weeks! i have another ultrasound on Monday and am hoping to find out if I will be induced next week at that time. Of course this week my doc called off and so I had another one who just said, she won't induce you until at least next wednesday. So I called my acupuncturist and have an appointment on tuesday! So that will either mean that things will be favorable and I could go into labor on tuesday or I will need a few sessions to help things along! I do not want to start the pitocin and than have it end in a c-section bc things do not progress. The acupuncture has helped me until this point I will trust that it will help me with the birth as well!
Wishing you all baby dust and know that even though I am not on here everyday anymore I think about all of you daily and send up positive thoughts and prayers for each of you on a daily basis.
I will post pictures if I am able to figure out how...... I am technologically stupid!
Robin
I had an appt this morning. I'm still spotting a little from AF but my lining is at a 6 and I have 8 follicles between 8-11. I have another appointment on Sunday. So it is still touch and go whether or not we will transfer. I do know that I will be a mom whatever it takes!
Love to you all and lots of sticky baby dust!
So sorry you are having this AF turmoil come into this time! But it sounds like a little bit of good news and am keeping my fingers crossed. I too have looked in to adoption and it is so expensive. I decided to use this money for a one-time IVF try and don't know if this doesn't work whether I would be able to afford moving forward with adoption...ugh. I have always wanted to adopt and would still love to if this works or not. I am on the Lupron now and Saturday I will start the Gonal-f and on Tuesday will have my first US to see how the follicles are growing. I will keep my fingers crossed for you!
Yes, adoption is outrageously expensive. But I've been lucky, most costs for fertility, except sperm, have been covered by insurance for me. I will hit my lifetime max with this round, hence the end of this part of the journey for me.
LittlePete - I'm keeping my fingers crossed and praying for lots of sticky baby dust for all of us. I'm on the prayer list at both my church and my parent's. It just helps to know that so many people are routing for us all.
Today I'm offically, 6wk2d and had my first ultrasound. When the doctor saw me he hugged me and stepped square on my bare foot with what felt like tap dance shoes. He was soooo thrilled it finally happened you would think he was the DAD :-) Anyway after I got the feeling back in my foot I got to see the gestational sac, yoke sac, and then the doctor was talking to himself when he asked if that's a heartbeat. I said you're the doctor!! But when I looked I SAW it flickering. He said it's too early to see that, well DUH it's obviously NOT DOC :-) He measured the heart rate at 115 (it's low but it's also early)
Is it true that boys have low heart rates compared to girls?? Hmmm, maybe I'll Google...
So I'm really wondering where Robin is and if her little Russian dancer has made his appearance?? I love Russian names, most sound very strong and commanding.
Anne wonderful news!!! I think this is your time and we are all pulling for a successful cycle. Hang in there!!
Pauline good luck with your office visit tomorrow!!! I hope that you get 4 big juicy follies and are ready to trigger!!
How's everyone doing?? Littlepete, Mary313, K&B, Latebloomer, Hopefulchar??
Have a great week and remember to be encouraged it will happen!
Moe