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Thanks Missy. My best friend had a cold at the beginning of both of her pregnancies - something about her immune system being directed to looking after the new baby! It's a long shot - but maybe something we can hold onto...
I have to get off this couch and get something to eat, but nothing is appealing to me at the moment...
Morning All,
BG - totally understand your self preservation - I discovered mine this morning when I did my HPT and found saw the double lines!
Now I know I should be over the moon about what seems to be a BFP but, I've realised that I'm not going to take the result seriously until I have the BT. So based on that I'm wondering why I did the HPT but I guess I needed to do it to see what I'd think of the results.
I should mention that I picked up a cold last Thursday so if I could have faith in my HPT result and take Kimberley's cold theory into account it's all looking good! No pg symptoms though.
So I'm happy, but holding back until I get the clinic confirm and get the ok on hcg levels etc
My DH is 52 and he is such an energetic father. We had counselling prior before he decided whether he wanted to have more children as he thought he was too old (he has 2 from a prev marriage). He is over the moon about being a Dad again. It def keeps him young - but then again what man actually acts his age!
Hopefully we'll have a few 'official' BFP's by the end of the week!!! My fingers are crossed for us all.
Oh kimy how good would it be if that was the case about the colds. Would be wonderful.
Nat yayay on the HPT. Im sure the bt will come back pos as well. When do you have that bt??
BT is Wednesday, so not long to go.
Wow Nat that not far at all. Hey what HPT did you use??
Yes, I also want to know what HPT you used. I am so confused by all the different tests and which ones are best.
Congrats Nat on your BFP! How exciting for you!!! I too am sure the BT will confirm your BFP.
Hopefully it will be double lines all round for us!
Hmm, just been watching Dr Phil - it was part 1 of a 2-part show. Might have to take another day off to see what happens tomorrow!
OMG - Im so excited for you Nat - it has made me really nervous about my BT now!! Its only one week tomorrow since I had the IUI txf - and a week on Thurs until I go for my BT. I havent decided if I am going to bother doing a HPT - im scared it will jinx me!
Wow - its all startig to happen now.
I hope everyone keeps us up to date with all of their results!!
I used the Discover brand - I think Discover One Step? (have thrown out packaging already so no visitors see it laying around). It detects pregnancy up to 5 days before AF arrives and apparently can be used any time of the day.
I wasn't sure exactly how many cycle days I have - approx 30 - 31 so wanted one that would pick up early. I have no idea which ones to use - this is my first purchase of a HPT ever. The clinic sent the Clearblue OPK to calc my O date so I assume that is a good brand but Discovery was $5 cheaper so I went with it.
Yes, here's to double lines for us all.
Hi Karena, yes I know what you mean about jinxing yourself, I guess I sort of feel that way myself but I wanted the experience of using a HPT just like those lucky women that conceive naturally do.
Though I must admit when the nurse rang me to let me know I was pg with #1, the emotion was incredible, bursting into tears on the phone - and then again when I rang DH to let him know - who of course assumed it was a BFN coz why else would I cry?!? ha, men!
awwww this is so exciting...Im so happy for you nat. Hmmm going to check which one I have, mine is called LifeTell. Hmmmm I hope mine gives me a BFP if I do it. Im just to scared to do it.
Nat have you got any symptoms yet???
Mine have all seemed to have gone but the other thing could have been from the gel im using.
I don't have any symptoms either - except for my flu which could be hiding everything! Guess I will find out on the weekend (have to find one of the lucky HPT's that give the double lines!)
Is anyone else using progesterone pessaries? I have been trying to find out a bit more about them as there was no information in the boxes. I also seem to be on a high dose - 3 x 200mg / day. I was originally given the crinone when I was to have my ET after the 1st IVF cycle, but as that transfer didn't happen, I had to give the gel back and was told to take the pessaries instead this time with my FET. Not sure what the difference is?
K
Missy, no symptoms yet. Feel a little like AF will arrive but I know that could be pg symptom - fingers crossed it's the latter. Not too sure but would expect AF to arrive Wed or Thurs if she was coming.
I can understand your why you're scared to use it - either way you will know for sure on Thurs!
K, sorry can't help with your prog query - fortunately I haven't had to take anything this time round.
Nat
hiya missy - i would honestly be doing the test tomorrow if i were you - every extra day you wait is just drawing out the agony for yourself!!
Kimberley - the cold/flu could be a good sign - i've heard lots of the girls on here say they've had colds during early pg gos their immune system isn't as strong - fingers crossed for you! my DH isn't too worried about being an older dad - i think it's more my own thing - i don't want to be putting him through extra stress than needed - but this is all theoretical - i know if we got to that point where we didn't have a bub (which i'm hoping we don't!), we'd re-evaluate the whole thing - and continue to do so each year!
Nat - that's awesome news!!! i'd be feeling pretty quietly confident (and yet at the same time ***** scared!) - can't wait til you get your confirmation BT. and yeah, i agree - why shouldn't we get the same joy of doing a HPT as all those other ladies?? it should be something provided with your AC package - a super sensitive HPT - we all deserve a keepsake!!
Hey BG, I agree with you, Missy, you should test, sounds like you're pretty anxious so it may not do any harm to your state of mind.
If your response to a HPT would be anything like mine - if it's a BFP you won't be confident until you get the BT and if it's a BFN then it may prepare you for a BFN on Thurs or alternatively give you an awesome suprise - I know heaps of women that have got BFN's on HPT's then had their BT a couple of days later and it's been a BFP. Of course it's up to you, whatever you are comfortable with - though I'm sure you'll be another successful IVF story as you were with your gorgeous DS.
BG, you will get pregnant! The stats on AC just keep getting better and better, we are all in really good care. Thank god there are some really smart people out there that gives us the opportunity we would not have otherwise. How are you feeling this week?
Hi Ladies
Not been able to check in since before the weekend, there were only a few pages to the thread then so "crikey" you've been busy!!!
I have a question, sure its nothing but, today I had my post ov BT, we just did IUI with clomid, triggers & boosters. The levels came back as 70 for the Progesterone & 1400 for the Oestrogen. I have never had anything that high before. I know anything over 35 is great for the P, the highest I've had is 60, the oestrogen I've not gone over 600 at this stage before.
Am new to this hormone level thing so anyone any thoughts? I am guessing its good, means I ovulated properly. We have been doing clomid & pregnyl for 4 months so seems strange they are higher this time.
Thanks
Paranoid Clare!!!
Ok you lovely ladies. I will test tomorrow first thing and post straight away. My bt isnt till the 4th so If I get a BFN and no AF I hope bt comes up +
Wish me luck
i'm over this week already - and it's only monday!!!
i am in one of those jobs that gets progressively busier as it comes closer to july one - and today was mad!! i worked a 7 hour shift, took about 60 calls, got abused a couple of times, and spent my whole day saying to myself "you don't need to go to the toilet yet, you went 5 minutes ago!!!" - seven trips to the loo in 7 hours - that's ridicluous!! stopped in at my mum's on the way home (i live 40k's from work, and needed a pit stop on the way - how sad!) - she laughed, told me it would get worse when i get my BFP - then laughed some more! first thing i did when i got home was go to the loo (again!)
have noticed my taste has changed a bit the last few days - something that a week ago would have been mild tasting (chilli stuff) felt like it was burning today, i turfed my mandarin cos it tasted funny (and i have a mandarin for brekkie most mornings) - i'm totally OFF chocolate (nooooooooooooooooo!) - lots of little things! have been feeling a bit queasy off and on, but i really don't want to get my hopes up...
oh yeah - i'm in there with the cold brigade too - sneezing like a mad woman lately, snuffles off and on, and today i had a sore-ish throat - but only a couple of times for a minute or three.
biggest change i've noticed is my bb's - they're definitely bigger (been wearing the same type of bra for almost 2.5 years cos they're so comfy - and the last week or so i've started to "overflow" just a bit out the top - thought it might be that i've put on some weight with the stim drugs - but weighed myself today and no change - yesterday they started to hurt, but only if they're touched/rubbed - not all the time (and much to DH's delight, they're still behaving like they're on viagara!)
oops, a bit of a self involved post there... guess i'm noticing lots of things - and each time something happens i think "ooh, is that a good sign or a bad one?" - i so wish i'd had AF even semi-regularly before this - might have made it easier for me to tell the difference!!
CAH - can't help you there hun - have never had post O monitoring of hormones - hppe you get some answers soon!
ooooh, snap missy!!!
how early is first thing??
fingers crossed and good luck for tomorrow.
Good luck Missy! Fingers crossed for you tomorrow morning. I really hope this is it for you!
BG - thanks for backing up the cold theory. Hopefully this is exactly what is going on - I haven't had a flu for years. Strange that it hits me right in the middle of my TWW!
K
Hi there girls,
wow, I havent checked in for a few days and so much has happened!
Just popping in for a quick update on my TWW.
First though, Kimberley....did you ask about prog pessaries? I too am on 200mg three times daily. What a hassle hey! trying to find somewhere to lie down int he middle of the day is a challenge! :)
Today was my day 14BT. I dont know anything except I seem to have a BFM (Big Fat MAYBE). Apparently my hcg shoukd be 30 to be a BFP, but is 16 which is too high for a BFN. Go figure. So it seems that either a) I was pg but am in the process of not being anymore or b) had a delayed implantation and the values are rising.
Unfortunately for the last 2 days I have been 100% sure that I am NOT pg (REALLy want coffee and wine) wherease b4 that was feeling a bit off colour etc.
I too went through the dreaded cold post transfer.... In addition I keep getting those weird pains pre-af where you feel like your bits are going to fall out (TMI I guess!).
Anyway I have to have another BT on thursday even if af comes in the meantime.
I had really psyched myself up for a BFN, so it feels weird to be back in limbo, and I dont feel I can get excited at the 'maybe' in case it is option A that I am experiencing.
Thanks for listening to me dribble....am thinking of you all (so weird to think about people during the day who you have never met, and whose real names are unknown! :)
hi drbeee, fingers grossed for you
drbeeee - i really hope it's option B! there's been a couple of ladies recently on BB going through the same "not knowing" hell - and it's just not fair!!! i hope the next few days go quicly for you (and for the rest of us LOL!) and you can get some good news before the end of the week
Missy, sorry I got your BT date so wrong - now that you mention it I remember it was days after my BT even tho our ET was same date. Fingers crossed for the morning.
DrB, must be so frustrating to wait so long and now have to wait some more but it sounds like things are heading in the right direction...
BG - symptoms are sounding good!
wow today is 6dpo and my temp did a big dive hope this is my month
Well ladies I did my HPT and only got the one line. I guess im out of the TWW. I really thought I was going to be pg. Im sad but I still have 2 embies left so will talk to DH and see if he wants to use them straight away being after this AF.
I wish you all good luck and hope you have better news then me. Ill be watching for you all waiting for BFP to come.
Good luck!!
you're not out yet missy - the witch hasn't shown up yet - you still have a few more days til your BT - remember - some HPT's aren't super sensitive!
Oh Gosh bg I hope your so right. Im now feeling like AF is coming. Keep going to the toilet as im feeling mucus all the time but still clear. DH is saying the same thing. He is so + that all will be fine. I just know with DS 2 lines came up straight away. Although it is a different HPT but still thought would have got a little +
Good morning!
Oh Missy - I am sorry you didn't see what you wanted, but I agree - it still isn't over yet. They must have picked your BT date for a reason... (you are next Mon right - same as me?)
DrBee - yes, I did ask about the pessaries. It is definitely hard work - I am having lunch at my desk then saying I have to go out for 30mins while I duck out to the loo, then lie down in the back seat of my car for a while. Not sure how much longer I have to do this for! What a pain! Glad someone else is on the same dose though - I was worried that mine seemed really high! Hope everything comes up positive for you soon!!
bettyboop - hope this dip is a very positive sign for you.
Have a great day girls!
K
Awwwww Missy hun I'm sorry it wasnt a BFP straight away, but there is still hope. Stay away AF!!!
Yes Monday is my date. Why would we be different. Hmmmm. Did you have FET, ET or blastie. Maybe that has some thing to do with it. But Didnt you already get BFP HPT. Cant rememeber
Blayz im so sad. Gosh this really hit me hard. I know I should be pos ++ but its hard knowing the HPT came back -neg...
Just went back kimy and found some of your post and I see you havent done HPT yet. So are you going to do ONE.?? I hope yours gives you a double line:)
Morning girls...
Sorry about the HPT being negative Missy - I hope that it is a false negative and you get a nice surprise with the BT! Its way too early for me to do a HPT, and like I said before - Im not even sure that I could handle it!!
I just have a question... since having all of the hormone injections / booster / luteal - my skin has BROKEN out. Its horrible!! I havent had pimples like this since I was a teenager and its quite embarressing!! Have any of you expierienced this? :redface:
A bit of a self involved rant today aswell -
Work is really messing with me atm. I really want to quit and walk out... or be a little more mature and just look for another job! I just feel like I am in limbo though because if I do get a BFP :crossfingers: then I dont really want to be in a new job and have the possibility of suffering from MS.
I suppose I just have to wait and see - but I feel like I have been doing that for 13 months now. Yesterday really drove me mad and I am worried that the stress I am experiencing at work is going to ruin my chances at a BFP.
Well, I guess there is no harm in applying now... then, if I get a BFN and a new job - not all will be lost... but if I get a BFP and a job offer - then I can decide if I want to take it or not???
Rant over - sorry ladies! Its probably way too early for you to listen to me whinging and whining!!
I hope you all have a fabulous day - good luck for the BT tomorrow Nat!!
Hi to all of you!! xx
Oh Karen winge all you like hun. We are here to listern to you. Id apply for the new job if you hate the job your in now, and if its a BFN then take it and if ITs a BFP then thats a bonus. I so hope it is a BFP for you.
Im not out yet and refuse to be. AF your not welcome go away!!!! Please God here me!!!!!:pray:
I am not planning on doing a HPT til the weekend - if I can wait that long. My AF would be due on the 31st, but I had a FET on the 21st, and I'm really not sure how that affects things?! All I can think is that I want to at least have a bit of a heads-up before I do my BT. When I do my BT on Mon - I have to wait until the afternoon for the results - so I don't know how I am going to get through the day!! I was going to have the day off - but now have had last Mon off for the FET, yesterday and today off with the flu, and taking next Mon off as well may be a bit too much!
I am tempted to try a HPT a little earlier, but know that whatever the result I won't believe it anyway.
I am now off to pay for my pessaries ($180 for 20days worth!), drop my medicare forms back and resist buying a HPT...
Thanks Missy... its weird how when you write your problems down - how much simpler they actually are - than when you are thinking about them in your head!!
I feel like this is all too much for me! There is too much going on and its starting to hurt. I know many of you probably feel the same - so I hope I dont sound insensitive saying it! I think the other thing that makes all this AC so much harder, IS keeping it a secret from your friends and family. We are, it was my DH's wish, and I am finding that apart from being able to talk to you all of you about what is going on - it almost isnt enough! Im a big talker - and I think that is how I deal with most of my problems when they arise. Not being able to talk about all of this with my sister / dad / friends is KILLING me!! I feel like my head is going to explode!!
I know that DH's reasoning behind NOT telling people is to reduce the amount of angst if we get a BFN... but then what will I do...? Ill basically just have to deal with it and move on.... not sure if im going to be able to do that!!
OMG - sorry - it really is WAY too early to carry on like this! :lol:
I just hope, that we all get what we want out of this HORRIBLE tww... then, we can start having different worries - like bb's leaking through our shirts and not being able to sleep properly because our bellies are SO big! ... xox
Oh kimy I really hope you get a BFP hun. come on!!!!!!!!!!!....lol
Would be nice karen talking about baby stuff instead of this TWW.
Ive just got to wait for Af and then Ill know for sure If im pg or not. Im hopeing its just to early
Oh Karena,
I really feel for you. It would be really hard to keep this secret from your family - especially if you are used to sharing everything with them. I hope this forum goes some way in giving you the comfort and support that you need during this emotional time.
Yes, bring on the big bellies and leaky bb's!!
(ok, I am going out now to pay my bills... - I just can't help logging onto this site to see how everyone is going!)
Thanks Missy. That would really be so great - there are a few girls here looking very promising for a BFP!! And you started it all with this thread! Keep positive. Sending you lots of good wishes and love.
K