Hey Girls,
I am starting to ge tto know you all. There are so many of you and i don't want to miss anyone wishing you well, i will do my best.
Cheryl, That is wonderful news and we will be thinking of you this weekend. That is what is nice about this place is that no mater what i am going through, reading your posts helps me feel less absorbed and that someone else is going through something just as exciting or frustrating or heartbreaking at the same time. Good luck for this Saturday. We will be thinking of you. It is brilliant that you have been able to take the week off work without using your holidays...now just make sure you put your feet up and not fill with things to do...like i do.
Sushee, Thank you so much and i have taken my email address off...good point you made. People can post if they want to help i guess. I will look at the thread you suggested and see what i can find. Thanks again.
Ellie, Way to go babe, keep going. A new job, and you could not have planned a more supportive environment. hope it all works out for you!
Bg, Those floods are sounding like over here int he UK. The brits have trouble with extreme weather and have no idea how to behave. Good luck with your travels and stay safe.
Hey Holly, That is no good about your little luke, hope he is feelign better.
Well for me today, it is day 27-28 and waiting for AF...or not. Have had spotting and funny bowels. Temp is still up but i really have no idea. Sometimes i have no idea how you guys stay so on top of things. I have been in and out of depression in the last year after being in a stressful job and i guess thats why my highs and lows are a bit extreme sometimes. You all help give me strength. I am going through a period of the cycle at the mo of feeling sorry for myself. Ha! Wake up and get out of that one. Lets not feed the fire!
I am excited and hopeful and plan on cleaning the house tonight for inspections tomorrow. We are moving in 2 weeks and lots to keep me busy.
Stay well everyone and keep me intouch of what you are up to. If i have missed anyone, my thoughts are with you.
Love HIppy Mum
Last edited by Gigi1; June 29th, 2007 at 04:28 AM.
Hippy mum, a friend from Hull sent us pictures of the floods from there... they go really nicely with the pictures of the beached ship near where my parents live here that an uncle sent to us. The weather really is quite strange at the moment.
I just wanted to make comment on "Sometimes i have no idea how you guys stay so on top of things". I'm not going to presume to speak for the others, but after going through a disastrous start to IVF where my body decided it didn't want to respond to 4 different drugs and then decided to over-respond to one of them and landed me with pretty bad OHSS and no transfer... The only way I was able to do it was with the support of the women here. I can still say women because Rols wasn't around then. But you have it exactly right - if you're feeling down, you know that others have been there too and they will support you. If you're going through a good time you know that others are going to rejoice with you. Sometimes you need to be picked up and carried, other times you're the one doing the carrying.
Don't feel bad for going through a rough time. We've all been there, we know how it feels
thats lovel BW, thanks
xo
Great news Ellie
Fingers crossed for you Hippy mum!!
I am off the the UK and Europe in 2 1/2 weeks so i hope all the weather has calmed down, its been crazy here too, and i hear Europe is experiencing a heat wave?? what going on hehe
xo have a great day all....yay its Friday
Well done on the job Ellie. And a freaky coincidence re your boss. You're pretty lucky that you've both been through the same thing - not lucky in that sense but lucky that you've got each other.
Welcome hippymum. Hope things are a bit warmer over there than they are here. I'd love to live in Cornwall but would never get DW to come with me.
I had something else to say but I've forgotten what it was.
Kotare bruises?! Thats not good at all, I hope they dont hurt too much. I have foudn over this process I feel bloated and my clothes are tight, i ahve been exercising and watching what I eat, has anyone else found they have put on a few pounds in this process. I guess it doesnt matter too much as it is the end result that matters. But I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced this?
Ellie - fantastic news about your job and your new boss - I am sure that this is one more step closer to your BFP and next week you have your appointment with your FS (from memory) so lots of positive vibes for you!
BW - what great words of encouragement and support - I wholeheartedly agreee with you. It has been the amazing ladies and gent here that have helped me so much in the last month or so. I was only telling my nurse yesterday that I feel closer to you guys than a lot of other people at the moment, because you do get to share in my highs and lows and are always there for me. Thank you so much
Hippymum - hi and thanks for your kind words - they brought a lump to my throat because they are so true - we are all riding the same rollercoaster, just in different carriages sometimes! Good luck with your house inspections and happy cleaning - sometimes the mundane stuff does help to keep the mind distracted from all of the other stuff going on.
Rols, Sparkles, Loula, Alicat, Hollybolly, Bec-D, BG, Jo & Sushee (and anyone else I have missed) - thank you so much for your support - it means a lot to me.
Well, just a quick update on me- had my trigger injection at 10:30pm last night - the needle seemed to be a bit thicker than the Gonal-F and needed a bit of a push to go in (not nice!). Anyway, had the cr@ppiest night sleep - stressing I think and then woke up with the worst headache and was feeling a bit nauseous, probably from the headache. Have taken panadol and the headache and nausea has subsided a bit but I don't think I will be hitting the gym today! I have another acupuncture session tonight so hopefully that will help. I am trying hard not to stress too much but I just want tomorrow to hurry up and come and then we will know more!
Anyway, take care everybody, and hope that none of you are affected badly by the floods (other than a day off work of course).
Hi Blayz - just thought I would answer your question about bloating. I did get the occasional bloating (some just last night even) and have found the suggestion of a hot water bottle or heat pack is great, it does seem to relieve some of the pain and discomfort. I haven't put any weight on - I have actually lost more than 4kgs since I have been on a new eating program and exercising most days, but I understand that weight gain is one of the common side affects.
Re the bruises - I have got a couple from the injections. They seem to happen more when I inject on the right hand side as I am left handed and maybe I am not getting the angle quite right or pushing a bit harder maybe? But they don't hurt, just don't look very attractive - luckily DF doesn't mind
"we are all riding the same rollercoaster, just in different carriages sometimes!". That's a pretty cool and apt quote.
The other quote which I love, and I think it came from BW, went something to the effect that worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, it empties today of its strength.
Hi Chez,
If you are like me then today will seem a bit weird...cos you don't do anything. No sniffing, no jabbing, no nothing. After about 45 days of the pill, the synarel, the injections etc. I felt like i wanted to be doing SOMEthing.
I wish you all the best for the EPU
Yay Ellie. I am really pleased for you and i hope this is the change you need in your life
I am trying to get an extra litre of water in everyday, and yet I'm still not putting on weight! These drugs do such different things to each of us don't they?! I hope i don't lose anymore - I have just hit the very last point in the average BMI range. One more kg and i'll be underweight
Keep the good carbs up if you want to put on weight (bread, pasta, everything that is yummy but not saturated fat). The water is great for you but wont actually help you gain weight in the short term (apart from an immediate result which is gone within a day). If anything you can actually lose a marginal amount of weight by drinking a lot of water as it improves the efficiency of your body in processing your food (which is a good thing for sure).
And don't stress about BMI. It's a guide and is great if you fit a certain narrow profile. It's good for showing when people are overweight, but pretty useless for people who have a slight frame and naturally don't carry a lot of weight. DW is always on the fringe of underweight and average and she is perfectly healthy, just small.
Further to BMI - consider an Asian person - almost always the BMI shows them to be underweight when they aren't. Consider a Pacific Islander, often overweight or obese on the BMI yet perfectly healthy in terms of weight.
Thanks Rols.
Just wanted to add the water intake is not in order to gain weight - it's because of the IVF. (in case someone thought i was trying to add kilos by drinking water). I am not too worried, but I have lost 8 kgs this year, and i want my boobs back
Holly, guess what? 10.15 tomorrow - my 1st acupuncture session, with the guy that Arielle recommended. Cool aye.
Hey Jo - I reckon that you won't have any problems getting your boobs back when you fall pregnant , so apart from being the lucky chick who can indulge in yummy comfort pasta food at night (I am on a no carbs after lunch eating plan but it is working ) you will also get the added benefit of an instant boob job when you get pregnant, all without any plastic surgery!
And yes, today has felt very weird not doing anything. But I am going for acupuncture in about an hour, so I guess I will get my quota of needles stuck into me!! I am a bit nervous and stressed about tomorrow but I just want it to hurry up and come!! Sometimes my patience just seems to disappear when I need it most, still my acunpuncture session will force me to relax for an hour - hopefully that will help.
Cheryl xx
Had another acupuncture session today, I'm at CD14 today, so trying to bring on ovulation, I seriously do NOT want another 50+ day cycle. No sign of a +OPK though. Next FS appointment is August 6, so still five weeks to go... Have lost another 1 kg this week, which brings the total weight lost to 7.7kg over two months
Im new here. Decided to get alongside some people that understand. Been on this trip for a few years. 5 years believing for & trying naturally.
Tried Insemination & resulted in ectopic & lost the tube. Had last year off (I so needed it). The year before that I had my first cycle IVF & all the "letters", ICSI, FET, etc etc resulting in 2 not taking & 5 miscarriages between 7-10 weeks. Psychologically held onto these bubbas & had 5 curettes. All tested & all girls & all with chromosone abnormalities. 18 vials of blood later, Hubby & I get the all clear. We dont carry anything to pass on, its just one of those things that happen.
Now on Round 2. Taking Syranel since 13 June 07, Purgeon injections since 26 June 07 and no side effects. Though today I was a bit snappy. Massive blinding migraines from the spray is being held back by lots of water. Bloods & ultrasounds next Monday 2nd July & Wednesday 4th July. Expect egg retrieval on Friday...... its always a Friday. Putting one blastocyst back in. Not sure how long after.
Im nervous. Im 39 and apparently my eggs are harder than they used to be. I hate the waiting. The two week wait to miss my period after the transfer consumes me entirely. Weeks 7 - 10 are the worst but I get through it.
It was healing for me to read your threads! I just stumbled across this site & found so many caring, nurturing women. Its fantastic to see. I already feel a release.
Hi Tracey
You and I have alot in common...right down to the ectopic and losing a tube! I really hope this is the one for you...take care and I'm really looking forward to sharing your journey and supporting you in anyway I can xxx
BW
yeah apparently over here they put it down to the whole 50-60 yr cycle of floods and weather patterns but hey, weather is getting wierder. But it still doesn't stop people developing land on old flood plains and course ways!! how frustrating to unknowing people who buy there and build their businesses. Thank you so much for you amazing words, you are so right, and friendships built get your through. It is a rough time but i am determined to get through this and my husband, like you is a great and loving support.
Cheryl,
The wait is hellish, stay in there and do what you have to do to keep having fun!! I am thinking of you.
Rols,
Ha, firstly appologies for not realising your masculinity!!! Hey there. We lived in Fowey, Cornwall when we first moved over here a few years ago. Absolutely loved it and thought it reminded us of home, so friendly and relaxed. You would love it. Cornwalll is beautiful, at least go for a holiday, i can reccommend thing for you to do!! Nice quote about the worrying, good one. Hope everything with you is going great guns.
BecD
Bring on that Ovulation Babe. Ask your acupuncturist about the lunar phases and they may know a bit about how to help regulate your cycles. Apparently sleeping in complete darkness and then allowing light into your room for a few days before ovulation can help bring the clock on in our bodies. It might help you. But hey the sleep is great. Darkness is sooooo good!!!
Tracey Lee,
Welcome, boy you have had a journey and a half! well done for getting this far and i am so pleased you foudn this site, you are positively right, the people are great ....(Rols, that includes you now...)
Hard eggs, schmad feggs, whatever they tell you, you can make it happen. I know we carry these babies with us from the day we are conceived, but i totally believe that we can rejuvenate our cells. Stay thinking young thoughts and beat them, you can do this. You sound determined and that alone can move moutains. Good luck for Monday and Wednesday. P.s i saw you live in Yowie Bay, i remember scarey stories about yowies when i was little and seeing your post made me think back. Whhooooo! See i have still not grown up and do not intend to!!
All about me....
Well as you can tell, i am up beat and feelign great today. We went to see our friend and little baby (born Premi) today and i got a cuddle. 12 weeks old now and is new born (8lb) so so so beautiful. I had a bit of bloody mucus this morning and again funny bowels, and have felt like AF is coming all yesterday and today. As you can tell, i am increasing ly getting more and more excited. I am day 28 and 15 DPO,and so far no AF. I am getting my hopes up i know but hey, what can you do. I want this baby to know it is wanted!! I keep going to pee and come out smiling. No other syptoms, but i will keep you posted, a couple more days and i will test. Fingers crossed.
Well, i am also happy today because no smoking goes large in the Uk July 1st and i am stoked!!!
QUESTION???
I know i should know this TTC for sucha long time but here goes. I don't know if i am counting my DPO days properly. Do i count including o day or start the day after o day as day 1???
Oh and a quote for Rols, 'I have found there is no such thing as strangers...just friends i have yet not met.' Nice eh...even though it is from a singapore airlines strapline!
i must go to bed.
Last edited by Gigi1; June 30th, 2007 at 09:46 AM.
but it is working 
) you will also get the added benefit of an instant boob job when you get pregnant, all without any plastic surgery!
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