Long Term TTC & Assisted Conception - Nov 2007

[slyder]

Hi Mon, bye Mon!

Nic, that sounds great and really hope the line stays there for today. Good luck...

[dusty]

nic that is fantastic! wow you are so calm when is your BT? how wonderful to be drug free, you deserve it.
xx

[nic]

Hi girls and Slyder
Well, I tested this morning and got two lines! Still seems a little unreal at the moment.
Dusty, I spoke to FS#1 this morning and he is happy for me to not have a b/t to confirm. He also wants to keep me on the progynova and provera and is switching me from the crinone to the pessaries, not sure for how long though?
Appoint with him in 2 weeks time to check things out.

A HUGE thank you to everyone in here, you are all just so wonderfully supportive, understanding and helpful. I'm going to miss you all in here....

Nic

[sushee]

nic I had a feeling you might not be needing a new TTC journal thread started up. Congratulations!!!

[barney]

a huge congrats to you nic i hope you have a very happy and healthy pg hun take care

hiya dusty thinking of you hun all the best.

missy all the best with you hun

slyder, thinking of you guys and for some good news soon

[Acacia]

Hi everyone

I'm new to BB and I'm joined up to the forums two nights ago - feeling a bit shy as I raced in because I wasn't feeling great (just started my first ever IVF cycle) and blah-ed myself in the LTTTC & AC forum without introductions! Oops! I've been encouraged by Sushee and slyder and many others after introductions yesterday to come over to the LTTTC & AC thread and introduce myself here - thank you to everyone who has given me such an amazing welcome - I feel so supported and much better already after just one day!!

As to some info re: me - I came to BB after trying to search on the internet for side effects of Synarel - I started my first down-reg stim cycle on Oct 16 and started Synarel on the Oct 30. I've been pretty worried about how all the drugs were going to effect me, in particular my moods. I've received heaps of support and advice already from lots of people (thank you thank you!!) and now I feel calmer about just taking things one day at a time and seeing what happens with the drugs.

I really love the idea of writing all my thoughts and the process down and have received so much information and much more of an understanding and so much respect (HUGE respect)for everyone going through the IVF process here now, just through reading people's journals here. Even just being here and writing in the forums has relieved much of my anxiety so much.. so I'm planning to start a journal soon

I hope everyone is doing ok for today, and I'm looking forward to getting to know people being someone here who can offer support in the same way that people have been offering me support too

Thanks guys (I can't decide if the drugs or being here is making me teary now or not! )

Miss C

[Acacia]

oooo! I've just read more of the thread here - Congratulations Nic! So exciting!

[Peta]

CONGRATULATIONS NIC!

[Baby Bliss]

Congrats Nic, fabulous news!

Welcome Miss C

I had my second down reg scan today and am ready to begin stimming - finally. Friend of mine calls me an IVF junkie, I like that, lol. I've a scan next Wed, but am a notoriously slow responder so expect it to be the first of many.

[Acacia]

Hi Kell,

Thanks for your wishes back in the post I put about the hormone rollercoaster...
So far I'm finding it tsimilar to you - my moods on the pill have been worse than normal, not as bad as PMS - hence I got really worried that adding in Synarel etc. would make it worse... but I'm waiting to see what happens next, if anything! Synarel so far has left me feeling pretty exhausted after 3 days on it, with a headache the first day. It'll all be right though, I'm sure How are you feeling?

I'm wishing you all the very best for the stim injections and that it will be a smooth ride for you this time round... c'mon you little follies! :Crossfingers:

Hi Peta

Thanks also for your post earlier

I've been pretty teary on the pill, but don't seem to be more so on Synarel so far... how is your cycle going?

Hi dusty

You are so right about negative thoughts feeding into the whole thing. This is my first go, so I don't have previous attempts and difficulties to affect me, so I can't imagine what it would be like to keep the chin up and trying to keep the mood and thoughts positive after many times. You are very strong and very wise to be able to see it as such and keep moving forward

Hi Mel,
Thanks for your post. DF (we're getting married in less than 6 weeks, amongst it all!) doesn't understand the moods, but he's wonderful at just accepting them, and that they just have to be part of the process. It does help a lot.
I've spent the time reading your story from another post starting in September and I'm so touched by your ability to pick yourself up and keep going to the next step - trying again. You're very strong
Many positive wishes for this cycle for you!

Miss C

[slyder]

Nic, congratulations, that's awesome. All those hours in the car have paid off!

Welcome to the thread Miss C and I'm sure you're going to be a very welcome addition. I've found your thoughts so far to be very interesting and well expressed. By the way, in case you hadn't noticed from my signature, I'm a bloke. Just thought I'd forewarn you as it can give people a bit of a shock when they realise they are talking to the other species

Hi to everyone else.

[Acacia]

hehe thanks for the warning, slyder! I must admit that until I looked closely yesterday I did assume I was responding to the fairer sex () the first time I responded to you. I was happy to see I was mistaken after that
How are things going this week for you and DW? I understand you are going through a thaw cycle at the moment? I'm not sure where you are at in the cycle, but I hope that you are both well for now

Miss C

[dusty]

nic this is just so exciting!

miss_c welcome and best of luck for you cycle. and congratulations on your wedding in 6 weeks. i hope that you get the best possible wedding present of all i am so glad you are feeling more supported with the whole IVF thing. one day at a time.

kell, YAY for starting the stims. so nice you finally have the go ahead. are you having a different drug regime this time?

i ran into some friends at the clinic today. i already know they are doing IVF but they haven't told anyone else other than his folks (for support). they are very private about it (slyder you may relate) but today i had a mutual friend come with me during lunch and it was a really awkward moment for them all. our friend is a very respectful person and didn't ask any questions and i know wont talk to anyone about it, but i felt really sorry for my friends who this whole journey is incredibly difficult for cultural reasons as well.

having a scan tomorrow, i think i am CD 12 so hoping to get an idea of when EPU may be.

[Missy]

Oh my Goodness you ladies, Its hard keeping up.

Nic well done on the hun. Congrats. Ive left a comment in your TTC thread as well. Its nice to see some BFP coming. Gives me hope.

DW and Smithy thanks girlies. your the best. Im doing ok abit sore but hey its all worth it as long as I get my bfp...heheh

Holly I had my EPU today and they ended up getting 8 eggs. Im happy about that but would have liked a couple more as they now have to make it through fert and to blasties. So heres hoping.

Hi to the rest of you ladies. Hope to see some more BFP.

All the best and good luck!!!

Oh and DW, GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SCAN TOMORROW HUN

[dusty]

missy you are a clever girl! well done. come on DH's little guys do your stuff...

[Missy]

Awww thanks DW. Yes come on DH sperm. Swim hard fellers....heheh

[butterfly_warrior]

The longer version of things has just been posted in my journal. We're underway again! Stim cycle #2 starts tonight!

BW

[Baby Bliss]

Missy thats great, I hope they all make it for you! How nervewracking.

Dusty, thank you This is my first IVF, but responded slowly in my IUIs so was worried about the dose and was glad my Dr took that into account. She really is a great Dr! Must have been a really awkward moment today for your friends, it is such an intensely private thing

Unfortunately, DH has to be at the office early in the morning so first injection will be self administered. I prefer him to do it, plus it involves him and to me, thats important. Not to worry, plenty ahead!