Long Term TTC & Assisted Conception - October 2008

[on tra_k]

Congrats Brooke & Bel. It's so inspiring to hear of success! All the best for the next 9 months.

JodieC65, LNB - fingers crossed for you
Mels77 - good luck with tomorrow's scan
Paula - great results from your EPU, hope those embies keep doing the right thing
wouldloveabubba - good luck with your EPU
MrsM - good luck, look forward to hearing more of your journey
curlygirl - so glad that your EPU delivered some results, I hope your other embie makes it so you've got an insurance policy. Pregnyl jabs are my least favourite, they sting if you do it too quick.
Good luck to everyone whatever stage you're at. I do too much lurking and can't keep track of everyone!!

AFM - one blast transferred yesterday, 8 snowbubs, back to feeling normal; only issue now is dealing with a slightly nosy friend who suspects we're doing IVF and is apparently planning to confront me (she doesn't know that I know she is suspicous - get that??). I don't want to lie to her but I also don't really have any great desire to talk about it with her so right now I'm just ****ed off about having to tell her before I'm ready. On the flip side, I hope she hurries up and confronts me so I can tell her to keep her mouth shut and not share her suspicions with all our other friends. I'm sure you've all had to deal with this, any advice?

[buliej]

bel - congratulations - that's fantastic. I hope you feel better soon

[Bloom]

Woo hoo! Congrats Bel! Awesome news! On one hand I am insanely jealous that your TWW is over early but I'm really very happy for you!

Congrats also to Brooke on her BFP!

I must admit I'm finding it hard to keep up with everyone, but I want to thank you all for sharing your stories and upates - I find it interesting and encouraging.

AFM, I'm now two weeks post EPU and no AF, though apparently crinone can supress AF. I have no symptoms to speak of and I'm still not feeling positive about it. DH insists that we can't test early - DOH!

All the best to you all!

[Neptune]

Wow, huge congrats to Bel and Brooke. Bel, my god 11.5kg!!!!!!!! That must be soooo uncomfortable. Hope you feel better soon.

Ruth, how frustrating, but good luck

On tra_k - Congrats on your transfer and some good snowbubs!!! As for your nosy friend, I'm not really sure. My instinct would be to tell her that she hasn't been told because it is a private matter that can be incredibly emotional and you would rather tell people in hind sight......the less people that know (who don't understand) the better. I've learned that form this cycle. My parents in law keep ringing up and telling me how dissapointed they are that we 'failed'. Aaarrrggghhhhh

Smithy and WLB - good luck for your EPU's

Paula - sticky vibes to you

Jodie, Mumofsix, LNB, Cuddlepie, Mels, Sarah, MrsM, Wouldluvabubba, and anyone I have missed, all the best to you we all need to stick together.

AFM: Back to taking temp etc, as least it's familiar! Will see doc next week. I have a monster essay due on Monday so very busy getting that done.

[Mels77]

bel - congrats, that is very inspiring. i hope you're back to feeling yourself again soon.

afm - disappointment today that i can't go ahead with a FET this month FS says my system needs a rest. so more waiting and counting, waiting and counting...damn, this is such a rollercoaster. i don't expect i'll be ready for my FET now until early December based on my cycles... I'll be praying for a Christmas BFP.

Hope you're all doing well.
Mels

[babytruj]

Bel, congrats.

[LNB]

Happy Weekend Everyone -

JodieC65 - fingers crossed for NO AF for you

On Tra K - see you in the TWW

Ruth08 - sending lots of sticky vibes to you for a BFP next week

Smithy and WLB - hope those follies are growing big and strong for you

Neptune - it seems like a never ending process sometimes doesn't it? Good luck for next week.

Mels77 - sorry to hear your FET was put off for this month. Stay positive and take care.

AFM - still no AF !!! Slight spotting again today, the same as the last 2 days, it doesn't seem to be getting any stronger and AF is not here so very happy about that. Will keep for no AF .

Take care everyone,
LNB

[barney]

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woohoo bel on your bfp hun yay

AFM-VERY happy to report my scan went well
last gonal f-sunday night with trigger (ouch)
drug free day monday
epu tuesday

ENDOMERTRIAL THICKNESS 8mm
RIGHT OVARY-19,16,16,15,12,11
LEFT OVARY-15,14,13,11,10,10
so still a couple of days brewing and they should be some good eggs by then
nurses very happy with the way i have responded so that makes me feel better



IM SO EXCITED IM JUMPING OUT OF MY SKIN BRING ON TUESDAY AND THEN A THURSDAY TRANSFER WOOHOO FOR ME
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[*Paula*]

Bel what wonderful news. Congratulations. Hope he OHSS eases up and cant wait to hear if you have 1 or 2 bubs growing in there. Best of luck.

Mels77 sorry to hear you cant do your FET just yet. Who knows, Santa could be bringing you a BFP in time for Christmas. Hang in there and give your body a much deserved break.

Jodie i have wathced the whole of Seasons 1 & 2 of Sex and The City.. hehe still have a few seasons to go but ill leave those for Christmas time when i have nothing to do (i get two weeks off work)

Rachel good luck in your TWW. I too hate it when people are nosy. Thankfully i have only been in that position with some colleagues but i denied it. I feel its none of their business.

Ruth hang in there. When is your testing day?

LNB fingers crossed AF stays away

Smithy woohoo on being all set and ready to lay those eggs. Hope the next few days go past nice and quickly for you.

As for me, well i got my update today and all 10 fertilised eggs have formed into beautiful embryos Another update tomorrow then in for ET on Monday.

Have a wonderful weekend ladies.

[barney]

WAY TO GO PAULA

[shelbee]

Hello ladies,

What can I say? I have had a tough week and so too have so many of you. I am trying acupuncture,yoga and meditation...don't really buy it but anything is worth a try right?

Paula - Thanks babe. We can be happy for all the ladies with the pregnant bellies and we can be even more happy for each other when it happens for us (and it WILL!!) Good luck. Thank you so much for your response. I feel so much better knowing my reaction was normal.


mel77 and JBM- Thank you for your kind words. I have spent many a day at work crying in the toilet, calling my mum, asking why isn't it me......This pregnancy of my friend at work has made me even more determined. Do you ever feel that it is so amazing how strong we women are, picking ourselves up off the toilet floor time and time again? I am constantly inspired by the strength of the women in this forum. to both of you. JBM... a special thanks for saying I am not mean...hubby thinks I am and it is so nice to speak to girls who understand.

[shelbee]

More personal replies....

Possums - I am truly sorry. I am sure you will get back up on the horse . I have read your posts for some time and you have made me feel so much more positive so I am sure you know your time is coming soon. I wish you so much luck January is really not very far away. Rest up, have fun in the meantime and the great news will be here soon.

Babytruj- so have you booked your lap yet? I really cannot explain why, but I feel the lap was my best move yet. It gave me more confidence (and hubby senses it let me tell you!!) Best of luck honey...let me know how you go with the lap...


Bel - congrats!!! Rest up and milk it for all it's worth!!!

Best wishes to all the lovely ladies here....

Best wishes ladies.....

[on tra_k]

tell her that she hasn't been told because it is a private matter that can be incredibly emotional and you would rather tell people in hind sight

Neptune, your advice is spot on. I think I'll memorise that line!! Sorry that you have to deal with your in-laws' disappointment too (as if you don't have enough on your plate!!). My Mum & sis are a bit TOO excited about this first cycle I think so I hope they're not too disappointed if it doesn't work. I've already done the excited thing for the "first" clomid cycle and the "first" IUI etc. so I'm a bit over the excitement and just in it for the long haul!!
Smithy - your numbers look really great, good luck for EPU on Tuesday
Paula - thanks for your words, hope the news on your embies tomorrow is all good
Mels77 - bummer about not being able to do FET this cycle, noone warns you about all the "waiting" and months off do they? My idea of possible time line just keeps getting thrown out the window!!
Ruth08 - you must be going really crazy right about now ... all the best
shelbee, LNB, babytruj - Hi to you all

AFM - what ... only one day has passed since my last post? seems like an eon ... ??

[shelbee]

Hi on tra_k,


Thanks for the hello.... I know what you mean about the family being all too excited and those nosey people. My family just don't get that it may not work. They were convinced the IUIs worked as I was soooooooooooo bloated. Then I had the lap 2 weeks ago and again they thought the bloat was a great sign.!!???The nurse at IVF Australia told me that although it is hard, just tell them you are taking a few months off TTC . (haven't tried that myself yet)

Neptune - my parents tell me they are "So" disappointed so I sympathise. I have become immune to their comments as they are coming from a good place, but they just don't understand and therefore say things the wrong way.

Best of luck to the both of you

[JBM]

hi to all in lttc.
well i am feeling a bit crappy, i am sure this hasn't worked again!! i am trying not to think the worst but all af signs are coming except bleeding. but i am checking for that. i so hope i am wrong.

i hope everyone is feeling better than me today. good luck jabbing, sniffing, growing eggies, having epu, et's and all those in tww,

i'll keep you informed if that horrible whitch arrives, i hate her so much, i really do hate her !!!

think happy thoughts, i'm trying to do this.

[Cuddlepie]

Janet its tough time I know... but hang in there 1 November is not long to go...

[Mrs P]

Hi all,
Just popped in and glad to see some inspirational BFPs in here.
Having a bad day. Just found out yet another friend is pg. Had the typical reaction of feeling sorry for myself (god I hate that but just can't help it) and actually got teary this time. Luckily found out via email (she's o/s) and not face-to-face. Was surprised how much it upset me to be honest. She doesn't know about our situation. Am not going to reply to her email until I can send a happy positive reply and stop being selfish and self-pitying.

It was our 4th wedding anniversary this week. I really thought we'd have a bub by now. Anyway we're still in no-man's-land, waiting for our 1st ivf in Jan. Only a little over 2 months to wait now. Must think positive!

Goodluck to all in the 2WW!!

[Bengal]

Happy Saturday Ladies,

So many of us, I wrote a lovely long reply to everyone and it dissapeared !! Ahhhh
I am thinking of everyone and know what stages you are all at -

Im on my last puregon and a trigger on Sunday, drug free Monday and EPU on Tuesday (our FS is going to do a scan first as I had that little scare with a raising LH) but the new injection seems to have it at bay)

Does your FS do a scan before you go under anasthetic (spelling ?) to make sure your follies are ready to go ?? I became a little nervous when the nurse told me FS wants to do a scan before EPU ? Is that normal ?

Thanks