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I'm just getting settled in from my appointment this morning and the Dr. informed me that I have 4 to 6 follicles in the making and I will be heading in tomorrow morning for my second IUI. I am extremely happy about those numbers, I just pray that at least one of them will make me Mommy. So if any of you are up at 8:00am tomorrow Eastern Standard Time, please think of me.
Moe - All I could do was smile when I read your post. I guess it makes it real when you see the heart flutter huh? I don't know about anyone else but I was kinda thinking you were going to tell us that you were having more than one, LOL. Is that still a possibility? Nah, just kidding....I'm just superglad that everything is falling into place for you.
Anne - I'm still pulling for you too during your retrieval tomorrow. Please let us know how you make out.
But tonight a friend is coming over and we are doing photos for my "dear birthmom" brochure if I have to move onto adoption. Working in parallel is the right thing for me right now.
Moe - Awesome about the heartbeat! I know it'll only get stronger.
Littlepete - How is your cycle progressing?
all4mybaby - that's great number of follicles! I, hopefully, won't be awake when you go in for your IUI, but I am saying a prayer for you now.
Okay Fairfax Family, I got a phone call from the Dr's office at the last minute and they informed me that the IUI will not take place tomorrow because the bloodwork has shown that I didn't ovulate YET! So I have to go back on Thursday to have another ultrasound and bloodwork done, LOL! I'm still contnuing to take everything in stride ya'll. I'm not one to track my symptoms, but I did stop by Walmart to pick up some ovulation test strips to use tomorrow morning just make sure I don't miss my window of opportunity.
So I thank you dear friends for offering your prayers for me, and I will post updates for the rescheduled date and time.
Pauline
No little dancer yet! A my ultrasound on Monday he was measuring 7 lbs 13 oz so not as big as doc expected him to be! Not the 10 pounder she feared! So I have donea good job controlling the gd. As of Monday I was closed up tighter than fort knox so no induction this week! I went to my acupuncturist on Tuesday to help get things moving. So far no difference even though he is in position! So I go back on Friday for another round of acupuncture and hopefully maks will make his appearance before july 4th! My last day at work is Friday thank goodness! My boss is so afraid I am goijng to deliver there......no way! I keep reminding him when I start to have contractions I'm outta there!
So glad you got to see the flutter! Maks' heartbeat slowed I remeber. But who knows!
Anne, so happy for you praying for a good retrieval!
Everyone else good luck I will keep u all posted!
Robin
Anne and Pauline good luck to you both tomorrow. I hope that they get 5 or more ripe eggs and that you have some to spare! Pauline, I'm praying that you have your IUI within the next couple of days. Here's to mature ripe for the pickin' follies!!
I honestly still cannot believe that I have a little blueberry growing. It's not real for me just yet. As for their being more than one, it's still early to determine because the doctor seemed to focus in on that one sac and didn't really scan around except to visualize my ovaries. Also there could be two in one sac but it's tiny right now. Either way I'm thankful for one :-)
Hope all is well!!!
Please post your updates....can't wait to hear from everyone.
Moe
Anne--I will be thinking of you tomorrow morning for your retrieval and sending my prayers into the universe. While you are doing the retrieval I will be going in for my 2nd US. I had my 1st US on Tuesday and it looked like 13 follicles at that time so am praying that they all stay growing the way they should. I feel great which is (of course) completely opposite of what I had worked myself up to in my anxious mind, thinking that I was going to be a crazy person by now and just feel icky. So far, I haven't wanted to strangle anyone
Pauline--the ovulation testing is a good idea and always makes me feel that I can double and triple check when I am ovulating. Hope the IUI goes well.
So happy for you Robin and to soon be meeting your little one that you have wished for!
i am so sorry i have been MIA. I am finally able to stay awake to reconnect with all of you
Moe big big congrats on the heartbeat. Isnt it the most amazing feeling. If your RE allows you bring your cell phone with you to the next ultrasound and record a video. I still go back and watch my 8 week ultrasound. it make me feel so connect with my McNuggs. As for boys and girls there is a website that you can plug in the heartbeat and how far along you are and it will predict the gender. I have gotten two girl predictions and one boy..its fun
Anne my fingers and toes and everything else is crossed for you today. JUST breathe you are almost there. And i hope and pray that this is finally your time!!!! xoxo
Robin i have missed you!!! i cant believe you are soooo soooo close. this is just the best time i bet. are you nervous for labor and delivery?! Don't think just because we haven't talked in a while that i haven't been thinking of you. I think of all you ladies each and every day.
K & B how are you liking the 2nd trimester? Did you tell everybody now?
How is everybody else doing..latebloomer and Regan what are you up to?
Miss Mary i have missed you as well. You are long overdue for a message... i promise one is coming today!!!
Well i have to get going i am headed to my first pregnancy massage this morning now that i am over 14 weeks pregnant. i just cant believe i am saying that..14 weeks pregnant!! what a crazy world we all live in.
xoxo
Charlotte
Please keep me in your prayers and good thoughts!
I want to thank all of you for your prayers and positive thoughts as I completed the first leg of this journey. Now comes the fun part, the TWW. I'm ready though because I'm making my Mom plan daily activities for me to do while I wait, LOL. Today she took me to the movies and I'm not sure what the next 13 days will bring. I figure if I have a daily event to look forward to then the wait won't seem so bad.
I feel the positive upswing of BFP's in the air ladies so let's keep that momentum going!!!
I go in Sat am for another US and will know more then.
Sending lots of sticky HOT baby dust from my brick oven 105 degree house!
So ladies, pray for me on Tuesday at 11:30 PST / 2:30 EST since that is when I am going in for my last IVF! They will be transferring 3 embryos!
Being frustrated is the pitts! I sure hope your doc is back for the retrieval but in the event that he's not please press the replacement doc and the nurse for answers to your questions! This costs way too much money to not have your questions answered. I agree with Anne, yes 3-4 is worth going for because the thing is there are follies that sometimes can't be seen on the ultrasound and they don't know until they get in there. I was consistently showing 6-8 follies but when the doc got in there, he actually retrieved 11 eggs and 9 out of those 11 were mature. I sure hope the doc that's doing your procedure checks all the follies no matter what their size is (that's what my doc does). You must insist on answers or at least find out who you can call afterwards (you'll be a little groggy) even if you have to write them down on paper. Keep your spirit up, you're on the home stretch now!
Moe, sorry to hear about you being without power in THIS heat! ugh!
Anne, best of luck to you girl! I'm going to be right behind you. Looks like my next (and final) cycle will start on 7/31. It technically interferes with a work event but my boss gave me the go ahead to handle my "medical issues" (I was not specific) so we'll see how it goes!
Lots of super sticky baby dust to everyone! So excited for Robin this week getting her baby firecracker!!
Char, yes 2nd trimester is much better, though I am still tired...ALL. THE. TIME.
As for me, I posted an update on the forum, but I will repeat myself here. All is going well. We had an appointment today, at 14w3d. The baby was moving around, and everything looked good! Our next appt is in 4 weeks, and we will find out the sex! I can't wait!
Yeah Anne! Thought of you this am and hope to be right behind you with 3 for transfer!
Littlepete how did your transfer go?? Anne I'm so happy that your 3 embryos are snuggling in nicely. I wish I transferred 3 instead of two during my fresh IVF cycle. But my FET was 3 and it WORKED!!! Pauline how are you honey? You're well on your way in the TWW. Hopefully mom is keeping you busy. Well as always I'm sending positive thoughts and prayers everyones way! I know that we are in for several BFP's in less than 2 weeks!! Is anyone going to POAS or just patiently wait for the bloodtest? I could never wait, I'm just not patient!
Happy 4th of July ladies and stay cool....
Moe
They would only transfer two because the quality was high. They transferred a 6AA and a 5AA. Praying that one or both take. I'm reading, watching tv and just relaxing this 4th of July. My mum is taking good care of me.
Sticky baby dust to all
I am 6 days into my TWW and almost at the halfway mark. I've been holding on okay and my Mom has been doing a great job keeping me busy. We've done movies, flea markets, malls, family visits and today we are doing pedicures. Being out has helped me to focus on other things to an extent, but we all know what is always on the forefront of our minds while we are waiting during this time.
To answer your question Moe about using the home test or waiting to go to the Dr.........I am DEFINITELY using the home test in T-minus 8 days!!!! The temptation is there though to test everyday because I just want to know. I'll TRY to be strong though and hold on until next Friday.
Anne, I've been thinking about you and hope that you are managing okay as you start your TWW. Isn't it great to have such a supportive Mom?
Little Pete, how are you doing? K&B, glad to read that things are going well with you and your little bean.
In the spirit of sticky dust,
Pauline
So happy you have electricity back Moe! been thinking of you pregnant in the heat! So, glad I don't have to do the PIO shots but these Progresterone lozenges are the pits-yuck)!
I just wanted to let you know that I got 6 eggs 4 fertilized two were transferred on a 3 day and I am 15.5 weeks pregnant with one healthy little Mcnuggit.
Your in a great place. Stay positive and this tww will go quickly!
Lits of baby dust
I found this thread yesterday and got sucked in and read the whole thing! Hope you don't mind if I join in
We're hoping that if this works we'll still have embies to freeze and possibly be able to get full siblings out of an FET down the road. That's the dream anyhow but that's wayyyy ahead. Just reading your stories has given me so much hope. I'm already excited but it's nice to know there's people here going through it and talking about it. Infertility and putting your body through all this can be so hard sometimes.
Anyway, thank you. You ladies have already helped calm me down about this process more than you could know! Thanks for being willing to talk.
Em
Littlepete, I'm so happy that your six pack is doing well. I remember how good I felt knowing that I could have a few more robust embryos for day 5. Of course 3 three transfers are successful....just look at Charlotte :-) By the way, how is Charlotte? 15.5 weeks that's just such great news! I'm just over the moon.
Anne keep your mind occupied girl...Good luck.
I had a bit of a scare yesterday when I saw about a teaspoon of bright red blood when I wiped. Then I had light cramping to go with that. Thankfully today, I saw what's now grown from a little raspberry to a little frog like creature and HEARD the heartbeat (184 bpm). I made the doctor do another a scan to make sure there wasn't one hiding. It's a singleton although 3 were transferred. I'm blessed and so thankful.
Sadly, my RE released me to my OB at today's visit. It was a bittersweet experience. All the staff came around and said their goodbyes and gave me big hugs. My nurse was so compassionate and awesome throughout all this (almost 2 years). Whew!
I'm here to encourage you all that it can be done. Here I am, single over 40, and no fertility coverage but somehow I managed...it wasn't easy but this is a success story that will continue......
Baby dust to all!
Moe
Excellent news. Very happy for you!
I'm halfway through my TWW. Spending today watching a Yankees / Red Sox double header and very happy. The toughest part is not being able to be active and outside. I'm just praying hard.
Moe - Congrats on the release to your OB. Awesome news.
Anne & Pauline-you both sound like you are feeling pretty good. Hopefully your 2ww is flying by as fast as any 2ww can!
Moe-wonderful news to be released to your OB! How are you feeling? Any pregnancy symptoms to share?