Hey Trac congrats on the great work mate well done. Looking forward to hearing an update tomorrow
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Hey Trac congrats on the great work mate well done. Looking forward to hearing an update tomorrow
Fantastic news Tracey :)
:dance: Go Traceylee!!! Here's hoping the joy continues and you get lots of lovely embryoes ... Now take care of yourself ... you deserve it!!!
Great news Tracey...lookiing forward to more good news tomorrow xxx
Hi All,
Well done tracey on 12 eggies, I am sure they will fert well.
I am in on Monday for EPU, 1st one ever, so a bit nervous, bit excited and scared all in one.
Trigger shot tomorrow night, so am really looking forward to a drug free day on Sunday, will be a bit weird I think - I am soo used to the drug regimen!!!
Cheers people and :bluedust: to all.
Fi
Tracey that is exceptional news! Well done hun.
Rest up and fingers crossed a fantastic number fertilise.
You are an inspiration.
Hippy Mum xxxxxxxxxx
Great result TL xx
Hi All,
I have been resting all day (so has hubby, he has needed it). Im milking it for all its worth! Have him on kitchen & laundry duties. Look out Rols!! DH has been exceptional but Im aware of how far I can push him with the house duties. Last night he came home from the office (cos he had to call in) with chocky, chips, softdrink, dvd's & KFC. Not fussed on the softdrink & KFC but I have given myself one night to splurge before back to the healthy eating ready for implant.
Scientists called late this afternoon (was getting worried). 8 fertilized, 3 didnt take & 1 not mature enough. 8!!! I ended up with 8 last time. 8 is in all our birthdays so it must be lucky. They will call me on a daily basis as they are growing all to blastie & not all may make it which is sad. I told Superman that if 8 happen, Im having all the 8. Around one for every year I have waited. He couldnt help but have the biggest laugh but I was serious.
The Specialist would not confirm Wednesday for transfer which thru me for a six. I now do not have an appointment. They want to wait & "see what happens". I guess, they are being realistic but I want to live in fairy land for a while, its nice.
Fi - All the very best. Dont be scared, its so worth it. Some handle it better than others. All the best.
All - What has everyone been doing? Is there any news out there! Thinking of you all.
Tracey
Well done tracey on your 8 fertilised eggs! :) Get DH as much as you can while you can! ;)
I just wanted to pop in quickly to say that DH came home from hospital this morning. He is still very sore from the surgery (as you would be with an approx 40cm cut down your belly). He is happier that the pain is now just the wound and not all the other internal pain he was having. Now he just has to heal. Unfortunately though he has come out in this huge rash again. Every time he goes to hospital he gets a rash. We have now put it down to the linen and gowns. So, he's itching like mad (as if he didn't already have enough going on!!).
Other good news, we are going to continue with this cycle now and I start synarel on Monday. Chilling out for the rest of this weekend....it's so good not to be sitting in the hospital for hours on end! :D
Tracey - that is fantastic news! I am soooo happy for you! I am thinking lots of positive thoughts for you that you get a good number through to blastie stage for transfer! Keep your chin up hun - you are almost there!!!
Fi - good luck with your EPU on Monday. You have done all the hard work, now it is your time to relax. I had my first EPU last week and was nervous just as you are, but all went fine and luckily didn't have any bad reactions. Just a bit of bloating and some minor pain that panadol sorted out pretty quickly. I hope all goes well for you.
Megan - that is great news about your hubby and that you are continuing with your cycle. My thoughts are with you both.
Hippymum - I completely understand your reaction to your "friend" - that is not how friends treat each other - you are better off without that negative energy in your life. Good decision. Remember - it is not the quantity of friends but the quality that counts!
Well, nothing much going on with me. My AF symptoms have all disappeared except that today I am all grumpy and emotional so maybe that is a good sign?
Anyway, DF has made dinner so I had better go. Take care all and chat again soon.
Cherylxxx
Megan - Fantastic news that your DH is now home :)
Fi - hope all goes well on Monday, will be thinking of you :)
Well, we told MIL tonight about all that has been happening. She is excited, but I'm worried that she won't be able to contain the excitement and will have to tell someone or anyone!
Nic
Tracey, well done babe. Thinking of you. Enjoy your last night of rebelling!
Megan, thank goodness DH is getting better...no rest for the wicked. Goo dluck with the cycle.
Chez, thanks for the understanding, you are too right. We have always had so many friends that we were running ragged to catch up with all and people are so easily offended if you don't. Quality not quantity.
Watching the Live Earth, concert right now, brilliant. Just came back from the city for the Tour de France prologue, a busy and fantastic day. Big crowds of people together with that feelign of excitement and looove! Gives me goose bumps all over. Love it.
Take care all thinking of you all.
Hippy Mum
Hi guys
Congrats Tracey, thats fantastic how exciting !!!
Megan- great news, hope his rash clears up quickly
Take care allxoxox
well done tracey on the 8. how are they going today. fingers crossed we both have transfer wednesday, but maybe they will change their mind and do transfer tomorrow for you....
Hi Everyone,
Fi - Hoping your EPU goes well today. I will be thinking of you & hoping you recover quickly. Transferring soon?
Sonja - Still have my eye on Wednesday. Fingers crossed for a safe thaw for you and easy transfer.
Megan - Wonderful news DH is home. 40 stitches is a lot & I bet its painful to move but hoping he's doing ok. Your hands sound full but at least he's getting better. The dreaded rash is probably the least of your worries. Good to see your out of the woods. I was ecstatic to hear you are continuing with your cycle. That's awesome news. Good things are coming. May your heart keep strong!
Chez - Still having "good" signs?
Nic - Brave to tell MIL. I dont know any MIL's that keep a secret. We havent told my MIL but my mum knows. Last time we told MIL, the whole family found out & some were upset we didnt tell them ourselves. Hope that this doesnt happen to you. My MIL is sweet, caring & loving but she's no secret keeper. It does add to your own excitement when you tell someone. Even I had to tell my mum. I couldnt contain it. I am so happy she is excited for you both and that her secret keeping adds to your relationship. Bond, Bond, Bond!
Hippy Mum - Is Tour de France that bike race? Doesnt Lance Armstrong race it? Did you see him? Wasnt he with Sheryl Crow & they broke up cos she wanted kids & he didnt so she left him & adopted? Thats what I heard anyway. Crowds are always an adrenaline pumping to be in. What an awesome day to have! Its fun to do other stuff than just be thinking IVF all the time. Its healing.
Me - Awaiting my daily call from FS. Yesterday's call came & I cried. Just goes to show you Im not as positive as I make out to be! Still had 8 and 7 were at 4 cells & moving along "beautifully." One was still at 2 cells & "fragmented." Whatever that means. FS said that it could still move to 4 cells in the next 24 hours. I asked if there was a chance I could lose it and she said that they are just not sure at this stage. It could turn and be just fine. Instead of feeling fantastic on the 7, I felt the loss of one, even though I havent lost it yet. I think after all the years of this, I have become so sensitive to the loss because I havent been able to be excited for the gain. DH was so supportive trying to help me be excited for the 7.
Can you believe all the good news that has happened lately on this thread? Everyone is so busy moving forward! Do you think there is some luck that the media were saying because of Saturday's date 07.07.07 or is it just this threads "time".
Have a great day.
Im going to sit by the phone & wait.......again........
Tracey
Hey Trac what clinic do you use??? Dont be sad darl you should be so excited, 7 is great that means 7 chances at getting that bundle. How many embros are you going to have put back???
Take care darl everything will be fine.
Traceylee - OOOooo throw a little of that luck our way, we sorely need it!!! And 7 out of 8 is a fantastic result ... you should be exceptionally proud of that ...whilst the losses hurt more than words can say, in this IVF business, you've gotta take your victories where you can!!! *hugs*
Fi - Here's hoping your OPU went really well today and they find lots of lovely eggs ... must be an exciting time ... knowing that all those injections are worth something! ;)
Megan - How's our resident super hubby and you going??? Where are you up to in your cycle now??? Here's hoping he gets well soon ... as he'll have a PG wife to deal with pretty soon I hope ....;)
Us - Not alot to report ... we've had our BT's done, Dan's "inbred test" (karyotype/gene mapping) gets done today ... who'd a thought this one little test would create such a hoo haa ... he has to be at the hospital by 11am so they can fly his blood express, to an awaiting van just for it where it'll be sent immediately to the hospital where the lab guys are waiting ... didn't realise that it has to be done within a certain time period for the most accurate results.
Here's hoping all this effort isn't in vain and we get the all clear on it!!!
FI - hope evrything goes smoothly and as painfree as possible today. fingers crossed for an awesome result.
Traceylee - i understand how you felt about the one 'loss' we had 6 fertilise and one just developed way too quick so that was a loss, but another barely changed in 4 days and the embryologist said we would probably lose that one too, but when i went in for my transfer in the last 24 hours it had caought up with the others and was just as good quality as my other 4! so you never know hun, but 7!!!!! wow!!!!!!!! that definately beats the statistics so far....
Me- cant wait for 3.30 tomorrow (perth time) so i find out how my babies are at defrosting. gawd i hope at least one survives. im only having one put in but it would be nice to have a 'back-up' incase this cycle doesnt work either..... oh the stress,the stress...
Good luck to everyone waiting for procedures and results.
Diva, is the testing that your bloke is having done a standard thing or done for another reason? We haven't had this raised or suggested with us...
Sonya, will be thinking of you tomorrow...good luck hun!
Hi Again,
Update: Was not a happy puppy but Sonya you helped me see that this process is the norm. I havent gone blastie before so this stage is all new. I wanted blasties this time, it saves me doing a year of miscarriages, if that be the case.
1 is at 8 cells & going really well. Where it should be. This one is the one I hope to have transferred on Wednesday.
1 is at 7 cells & 2 at 6. They are ok but they were hoping that they would have been at 8by the time they called me at 1pm. They can change. Their mums counting on it.
2 more at 6 cells but look "fragmented". What is that? They are not as good as the 2 6's above.
1 at 5 & 1 at 3 doesnt look real good seeing they all should be at 8 & tomorrow 16. Slim chance.
Called DH with the news & he went to the gutter. He had his heart set on the whole 7. It was my turn to lift him. That wheel just keeps turnin'.
Hoping 7 & 6 catch up cos I need 32 cells Wednesday. They are calling me tomorrow and depending what happens tonight, they will book me an appointment for Wednesday!!!! Yipppppeeee. Im on my knees and arms stretched out pleading for this to happen.
Mum of 5 - Im at IVF Aust & having one put back in.
Sonya - Will be thinking of you at 7.30 tomorrow night (Sydney time). Throwing some babydust your way. Cant wait to hear your news. You must be beside yourself with anticipation. What do you mean by "backup"? Do I need a backup? Are they thawing all your snowbuds? Can they freeze again after thawed?
Fi - You doing ok. Drink lots of water, feet up & make sure you have that bell for DH to provide room service!
Diva n Dan - Wow, looks like you have everyone on stand-by. Hoping results come back in your favour.
Take Care, Tracey
traceylee - i think they thaw out one at a time until they have a 'survivor'
Sonya,
Okey Dokey, thx heaps.
Oh Sonya, i'm sure the thaw will go fine for you!! I have all my bits crossed for you. Good Luck, and i hope we both make it out of this mad house this month...hehehe!:
Rols - How are you going??? And the "karyotype" test is for ICIS, just making sure that there's no gene defects in Dan that would prohibit standard IVF. I honestly couldn't tell you if it's standard practise or not, as it's our first time!!! I suppose they just want to cover all the bases to improve the success rate ...
Sonya - I have all our fingers and toes crossed that your first little emby thaws out beautifully so you still have lots of snowbabies for future brothers and sisters ...
Traceylee - Looks like things are really moving for you too!!! Is the ET still all set for Wednesday???
Us - Poor Dan had his first bad BT ... try as they might they had a heck of a time getting a sample ... first they pushed it in ... then out ... then shook it all about ... unfortunately they also hit his ulna nerve so his poor arm's feeling a bit worse for wear ... should get the results for all these BT's at the end of the week ... here's hoping there's nothing but good news ....
All the very best Sonya.
Thanks for the info Diva. Sorry to hear about Dan's hassles!
Sonya / Kotare - how are you both travelling?
Nic, don't you just hate not knowing whether other people can keep their traps under control?!
Wonder how Ellie is going? And BG? And everyone else? (incl BW).
i'm still here Rol's, but with everything on hold, there's not much to post, so just lurking for the time being, keeping my fingers and toes crossed that everything goes well for everyone!
I'm still here too...just lurking in the 'waiting for AF after mc' threads...once she arrives we're straight into FET so save some space for me...if she EVER arrives!
Have everything crossed for traceylee and sonya...good luck girls xxx
Hi all,
Checking up on you. Yes, tracey, it is a bike race you dag!! I have know idea the details of Lance Armstrong, i know he was in previous ones but don't remember his name being mentioned in this one. He was a legend. An aussie won the first stage which was fab! Was a great weekend.
Good luck to everyone going through procedures and tests. Hubby and I are thinking of you all and we hope they bring fantastic results.
Take care and will be back on deck soon. Day 9 today and just about to move and looovin' at the same time. Yeehaa! Her we go.
Cioa for now
Hippy Mum
Hey There,
Hippy Mum - Hehehe LOL!!! Yes, Im not real good with sporty stuff. Most I like is the V8 Supercars. I saw the Tour de France on the telly this morning. There was a huge stack near the finish line when they all started to speed up. It caused a road block, maybe thats why I like the V8's, for the stacks! All the best for your Nat Cycle. Day 9! You guys must be so excited! Here's hopin' for good things to come your way.
BFN
Tracey
You signed off BFN Tracey, i am confused. Are you ok? Are the embies ok?
I hope all is well.
Youch, i have just getting a sharp pain up my cervix. Sorry TMI. Ohh it hurts. You know the kind, where you freeze still to breath. Why on earth would that be happenign? I have had it before but only brief and once or twice quickly. But this has been for couple of minutes. It is calming down now. That was wierd.
Hippy Mum
I am a DAG!!!! I am using the wrong sign language hehehe? I meant BFN Bye For Now not Big Fat Neg. I printed the Abbrev sheet so I can talk a language you all know. I think I was just used to MSN! All good, just waiting today's call. Im working from home too. I deal with USA quite often so Im a bit of a night owl. During the day, I do bits n pieces for our business.
TTFN (thats better!)
Tracey
good morning everybody.
DH is in shock! i dont think he realises how tense i am about this arvos results. he knows i was awake nearly all night but he thinks its coz our boy is really sick at the moment and i was just worried about him (which i am) but he spun out when i got up by 6am to make his lunch fresh!!!! i havent done that for a while as i have felt drained ever since i started ivf......
8 hours to go. i sent out positive vibes thats our first embie is a survivor and the others can just 'chill out' for a while longer. DH and i also signed the forms recently ssaying that if we fall preggers we will be donating any spare embies to a couple. originally they were going for scientific research but after joining BB and rreading so many heartbreaking stories i really just want to be of some small help to anyone in anyway....
hi BeiBei - missed your chats hun!
hi Ellie - i have had a stern talk with the wicked witch, ask DH my stern talks are SCARY!!, and she is on her way to your place. but i did tell her not to be too rough. my AF was almost two weeks late after my first cycle, so after everything you have been through hun i guess its usual to be late.... good luck, just dont send the witch back to me, maybe we could handball her around all the BB girls waiting for her....
Everybody else, good luck wherever your at and have a great Tuesday....
Sonya ...LOL...I think we'll leave her over in the 'waiting for af after mc' thread...that's the only place she belongs around here...the rest have bubs waiting! I've been thinking about you heaps...have everything crossed for you.
A BIG HI to everyone else...hope all is going well xxx
Sonya, that comment on the witch was brilliant, made me laugh. You scared me!
It is such a beautiful gesture you are making once you are preg, to give your spare bubs away. It is horrible saying it that way, but you know what i mean. They are potentially beautiful little babies. Very thoughtful, generous and loving of you. I hope to do that one day if we have to go through the process. You are wonderful! I hope your results come through, maybe another stern talk is in order. All my fingers are crossed for you.
Tracey what do you do? I trade on the US markets when i can along side trying to sell my green bags to small businesses and NCD Zeolite drops to anyone interested. If i went home, i couldn't do the US markets anymore as there is no way i could trade at those hours of the night, despite being a night owl! For me here, the markets open at 3pm-9pm. Great time of day!!
So pleased BFN was not a BFN. Thinking of you with your wait. Is Wed still the day??
Hippy MUM
Hey There,
Hippy Mum - I import boats from US & we have dealers in Australia who buy them. Go the US dollar!!!! I would luv your hours. My night sometimes starts at 12pm ewwwwwww. I usually sort everything out in the day & email them so that most of the time Im only up for an hour or two. They get the emails & work on 'em until I call. Its working.
Sonya - counting the hours! May your dreams come true.
Tracey
Im still around just a little ill at the mo, still checking in on all the progress that everyone is making
XX
Hi everyone
I am lurking around too, reading but nothing much to say really. Waiting for AF to arrive - some days I have symptoms and other days, like today, absolutely nothing!
Hope everyone is having a great day today!
Take care all,
Cherylxx
Hi Sonya1.
Just wanted you to know how wonderful i think you and your DH are for wanting to donate embies if you are able to. I am on the TTW at the moment and have done ICSI several times to no avail, i also have my name down for a donor embryo list and if mine don't work I hope to get a donated one if possible - i cryed when i read how you felt about donating and it made my heart swell as not many couple are soooo generous - you will make some couple very happy - you truly are wonderful people.
Loula, I must have missed something. 23 fertilised eggs! Jesus!
Hi Lissie. If my DW end up with a successful IVF result and have left over embies, then I would personally be keen to allow my clinic to provide one/some of these to other couples. Although this is something that DW and I have yet to discuss as it's still early days in our procedure.
Good luck Sonya.
As for us, we had our first nurse appt today which went for two hours. We already knew a lot of what was explained to us about the birds and the bees etc, but certainly learnt a few things academically speaking. We (or more specifically I) were shown how to administer the Lucrin, Puregon and trigger injections. I am surprised how thin the needles are, and DW is pleased that you can use a bit of ice to numb the area beforehand if you wish.
I've got to have my HIV/HepB/C bloodtest tomorrow or Friday.
The nurse started out by describing our situation as unexplained infertility. When I raised the fact that my SAs show dodgy morphology she went on to describe this as mild (as did the FS) and still seems to be of the opinion that it is UI with possibly a bit of male factor thrown in. FS never said this so I might just continue on the premise that it's my issue. Apparently I need to start taking a mens multivitamin just in case.
I also have a bit of a bee in my bonnet about having warm baths at the moment given you are supposed to keep the blokes cool. I like to have a bath a couple of nights a week and have a bit of a read. So anyway, nurse reckons these should be avoided, but probably no big deal. Well I wish I knew this from the beginning because I have been doing this for a while and seeing as we start IVF very soon if there is an affect it will be just at the wrong time (given the 70 odd day sperm maturation thing). It's probably nothing to worry about at all, but my whole experience so far is that the bloke is just along for the ride, even when the infertility issue has nothing to do with the female half od the equation. I've got no problems with any of the people we have seen so far as they have all been great, but it just seems to be the general vibe.
Anyway, Lucrin injections start on the 30th July and the EPU (hopefully) will be around August 20ish. I think we've been fairly fortunate with speed of treatment as we only had initial tests done in May to determine that there was an issue, and as of the end of this month it all starts.