Nix76, Lise and Juniper76 - thankyou ladies!!! Good luck with your cycles.
Nix - thanks for the link....i knew you would come through for me..i searched this afternoon but....got lost on the site I have just posted, good to see some of the girls i know from this thread are on there too...i don't feel like a "newbie" so much.
Hi Ladies, I was just googling stuff and came across this poem....thought i would share it with you as i really liked it...hopefully it will sprinkle some dust on us!!!
Do you believe in fairies?
In wishes that come true?
Did you think your lucky star
Would shine its light on you?
Have you crossed your fingers?
And triple crossed your toes?
Hoping that the pain will go
That pain that grows and grows
Have you thought that your sorrow
Must surely have an end?
When a baby born so near to you
Is your sister's, your best friend's
Did you wonder where in life
You were meant to play your part?
When all that ever happened
Was each month you broke your heart.
Believe in luck and fairies
And stars that shine anew
Have faith, hear what I'm saying
For dreams - they do come true.
Hi Ladies can you beleive another week is almost over!!!
This means the end of my holidays. Work is just going to love me when I tell them that I need to take time off next week for EPU and ET, a pity the nature of my work doesn't allow me to choose when I take hols. It would be much easier to disguise what is going on.
Nix76- I have taken those raw herbs before and yes they are probably the most foul stuff that I have drunk. It was such a pain to boil them, do you need to keep them and boil them again in the evening. I was taking them twice a day. Although the herbs that I have had from my new TCM are dried, they come pretty close to that horrid taste. I hope you catch that surge soon.
Juniper- Hang in there, it will be over soon and then it will be easier to focus on the next step.
Coral- It is a great feeling when you stop the pill, I know it?s slow going, each day brings you closer to your goal.
Loops- Sounds like you did well at the show and I hope that you are feeling better. Have a good time in Deniliquin.
Emerald Star- Sorry to hear that there were no frosties, but the two you have sound like they have a pretty good chance. Lovely poem, I have to admit it brought a tear to my eye.
Lise-I have racked my brain trying to remember all the people who were sitting at MIVF and I can?t do it. So I have no idea what you look like. I am not the most observant in the world and there were so many people coming and going that day, I couldn?t believe how many people must be on IVF. Hope you get some good results today, my scan is tomorrow.
To all the other ladies, enjoy the rest of your week.
Yeah they are all dried and I have to boil them for 30 mins, drink the cup of tea after. keep them and do once more so it is twice a day (morn & nite) then throw them away.
Sounds like you had the exact same thing. You still taking herbs - but different stuff now?
No surge yet, still nothing showing up on pee tests. But little bit of discharge today finally (sorry TMI) so maybe that means its not far away?
Oooh, I feel such a rebel for doing this at work!!
Emerald Star - thanks for sharing the poem
Airline - at work at 11pm? Is that normal for you??
Nix - hope you catch that surge soon. I'm not really observant enough to notice such things as discharge - they asked me at acupuncture what it's like during the month and I had to say I had no idea!!
sonyalouise - I don't expect you to remember me - I just noticed when they called your name so took note of what you looked like to so I could ask if it was you.
AFM - had my second scan this morning. 7 follies there, all good sizes. So i'm going in on Monday for EPU and Wednesday for ET. Sonyalouise - if you're there on Monday I might see you
Hope everyone is having a good day - half way over at any rate!
lise - I'll let you into a secret..I have a nanna nap! but still tired today!
sonya- I've been very lucky with my first 2 cycles. had no side effects from drugs, no issues at EP or ET (other than it's the part of the cycle that I find most difficult cos IT HURTS me!!) I ensured I wasn't working the night I had the EPU or the ET and didn't think much about the following days. However.... I've decided to do things differently this time - 3rd time, and I'm having a day off after EPU and a couple of days off after ET. I'm also going away with DH in the 2ww for 3 nights. I've found that during or after the 2ww, going away and being away from daily routine/chores helps us both.
DH didn't want me to do ANYTHING last time and I kept saying 'i'm not sick..I feel like a fraud lying around' But this time..I'm taking it well easy!!!!! I'm doing as little as possible, and I'm going to rest as and when my body tells me I need to. I felt the whole progesterone related tiredness back on BT day...and it was wierd, wonderful but sadly short lived. Do what you feel is right for you and DH
AFM - well the last few days since finishing the pill, AF arrived but hasn't fully unpacked her bags yet. Certainly hasn't got the old numchucks out yet..can't wait for that bit! Feeling ok, very, very emotional. Can't watch/listen to the news re. things like the tsunami without tearing up. Got in laws come to stay, so nice distraction...another week will pass quickly enough. Does anyone feel like they've been wishing the weeks/months of their life away when they started this whole thing??
As I said above, I'm doing things really differently this third time and because I'm gonna sooooo be chilling out after the ET, I'm doing loads of stuff now and really enjoying it. Cleaning up outside after the dust storms, painting inside the house, gardening, etc etc. Just under 3 weeks till EPU Yeh!!
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I sure do wish my life away way too fast with the whole IVF waiting game. Im currently doing back to back cycles and am so impatient. Who knows how I would be if I actually had to wait longer in between doing cycles.
AFM - Am getting excited now (here goes the wishing my life away part lol) only 5 days till i start my Lucrin Injections again!!!! YAY!. Who'd of thought I would ever be excited to give myself daily injections hey.
Hope we all have a great and well relaxed long weekend.
Hope you are all doing well and moving along nicely wherever you maybe at. Just a few personals today so hello to anyone I have missed.
Nix - Sounds like that surge isn't to far away - yay!
Loops - Congratulations on the win and the honourable mention... what a great result ! OMG... I just googled 'Deniliquin Ute Muster' and am so jealous! It looks like sooooo.... much fun! They have everything there and I absolutely love Powderfinger! Are you there as a spectator or are you competing again (or both)?
Emerald Star - Congratulations on the transfer.... 2 embies is good and an A grade 6 cell as well - yay! I am so happy for you . Good Luck with the 2WW and lots and lots of to you! Thank you for the poem as well... it brought a tear to my eye (and whilst at work, he, he!). I'm sorry to hear about your frosties .
airline - Those are crazy hours and glad to hear that your heading back to days and going to be a 'lady of leisure' this time round for EPU and after ET. I am also feeling really emotional at the moment and have cried twice in the last 24hours! Defiantly trying to wish the time away which is such a bad habit... so trying to stop myself from doing it though although can't say with much success!
lise - Congratulations on the 7 follies - yay! Glad to hear that they are all good sizes . Good Luck with the EPU on Monday if I don't make it back onto BB again before then.
sonyalouise - On my last cycle I only took a day off for EPU and then went back to work the next day. I was very sore and sorry for myself and would never do that again so I am taking EPU and the next day this time round. My fresh ET's are always done on a Saturday so am lucky and will have Sunday off anyway.
Motherhood here I come - It's funny isn't it..? I feel the same way and can't believe that I look forward to the injections as well, he, he! I hope the next 5 days goes quickly for you and at least there is a weekend thrown in there as well!
AFM - Still waiting for AF to arrive (stopped the pill last Tuesday) and I can feel she is thinking about it but not quite ready yet.. I hope she arrives (and finishes) before my scan on Tuesday otherwise it might be a bit awkward or cancelled altogether?? Feeling very emotional like airline at the moment... partly to do with no AF yet and the Lucrin I think. DH is being great and very supporting and I am so lucky to have him . We're playing tennis tonight which I am really looking forward to .
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While fresh in my mind - AFM - had another scan this morning, got my follicle growing nicely sitting at 17mm now. Lining was not checked as apparently on Monday it was 10mm and so she was happy with it then?
The only thing is we scanned over to the other side and there was another growing follicle. On previous scans we saw other follicles that were left over from last time, and I learnt today that we can tell the difference because they will not grow like the new one on the other side has. But this other growing folicle was 16mm and she said that whilst it is not impossible it is not common for 2 to grow. Has anyone else ever had this - remember I am el natural this month - no drugs.
So anyhow - she was pretty happy that there had been progress, keep pee testing over weekend and we would perhaps expect a positive result. If stil negative by Monday then BT that day to see what is going on. So all going well ET mid next week - sonya / lise - might see you there for our triple date with flowers in our hair! LOL!
I also told the nurse I was doing the herbs and acupuncture and she said that basically there is no harm in it and if I feel it is good then it is good for me, even if not for the whole baby thing, at least for my psychi and general well being.
She also said that if I am good enough to endure those yuk herbs then I deserve a reward!
Sonya - in regards to work and time off - I think it depends on your job, your workload, your boss and most importantly how you are feeling. My first cycle was EPU Wednesday (8am), ET Friday (2.30pm). I took Wed/Thurs off, came back to work Fri and went home after ET. So I had 2 days off after anyhow.
I think if you feel you need the time, take the time. But if you are like me - where my next week has some critical reporting days, I will work around that, while at the same time take what time I need off.
My boss knows and was really cool about it when I told him a couple of months ago - when i said I felt funny about telling him he said it was probably better as I will be needing days off here and there. So he already put it out there about that need. However he is away all of Oct and my fill in boss also knows as he and his wife are going thru all this too and we chat abotu it now and then (think she would be due for ET soon aswell). So he completely understands and will be supportive with what my needs will be next week. It would be really hard if you are in a high stress job with no backup and a stingy boss. I hope that is not the case for any of you.
Re the herbs - I agree they are expensive (& not claimable thru Medibank) this 5 days worth cost me $70. Not sure what tactic I will take when I meet with her again this evening as this lot runs out tomorrow.
Lise & Sonya - I'm sure I will post before next week but in case not - GL for your EPU's and ET's - lots of your way. I will certainly touch base if I am coming in on Mon/Tues/Wed.
Airline - you made me laugh about the whole "AF arrived but hasn't fully unpacked her bags yet. Certainly hasn't got the old numchucks out yet..can't wait for that bit!" that is so funny! I'm def taking some of your advice about taking it easy this time around. I am fully on the bandwagon of putting everything possible into making this work this time. I'm drinking lots of water, eating fruit each day, doing these damn herbs so I hope it all helps. Reading your note about taking it easy has really reinforced that to me too! Thnx!
And in regards to wishing your life away - OMG YES! It is so terrible and I try not to do it, but it is just measured by week to week, appoint to appoint, test to test, scan to scan and I'm always killing for the next 'big thing'. I'm not sure how to stop that, I guess trying to be more at ease about it all and laid back and keeping busy helps. But sometimes keeping busy and seeign other people is SOOO NOT what you feel like right! its a bit of a catch 22 and one BIG roller coaster!
Motherhood - GL with those injections. When you have all your children growing up around you - you can look back and laugh at how you were looking forward to injections!!!
Emerald, Juniper, Mel, Tantee, Coral, Loops and anyone else lurking.......
Hope you are all doing really well and TGIF - Have a great weekend ladies!!
Coral - you posted as I was - hope tennis chears you up and glad DH is good to you. You need that support thru this - esp in times when you're feeling a bit flat. That's all normal - at least you have identified it and hopefully some things thru the day will pep you up. xx
Thanks Nix... trying to focus on the fact that it's Friday and can rest and relax for the weekend - yay . Just had a moment last night and got scared about having to possibly face yet another 'disappointment' with this cycle. I know it is all part and parcel of IVF and that we still have along way to go until ET... but as you know, we just go through so much in this process. This truly is a trying time in our lives and surely there must be a lesson in it somewhere (at least I like to think so anyway!)?
Nix ?It is wonderful that you have such an understanding boss who can relate to what you are going through. DH and I work for ourselves so I am lucky in regards to planning work around IVF. Good luck for ET next week.
Loops ? Hope you have a great time at the muster and can let your hair down a bit.
Emerald Star ?The poem was wonderful. I have also found some beautiful stories online but keep forgetting to download them for inspiration when I am feeling a bit down about the whole process.
Sending you the stickiest of sticky, sticky vibes. A bit of R & R is in order I think!
Coral ? Aunty Flo called in yesterday. I?m sure she will outstay her welcome at some time over the long weekend so I will send her round to your place..quick smart. Not sure if they cancel the scans (however one of my scans last cycle, I started to bleed a tiny bit and they went on to do another 3 scans that day, so did not seem too concerned over a bit) Enjoy your tennis game tonight.
airline ? Glad to hear AF arrived. Hope the old bird doesn?t give you too much grief. I too feel like I?m wishing my life away. It is all so consuming and I hate the not knowing if this is ever going to work. I believe that you can cope with anything in life, good or bad, as long as you know what you?re dealing with but this whole process takes you into he great unknown. Enjoy your visitors. A good spring clean makes you feel good (and it?s something you have complete control over) You will have a doubly well-deserved rest after EPU & ET at the end of the month
lise ? Hope your headaches have eased. Nice Follies! (not a compliment you hear every day!) Sounds like they are coming along well. Best of luck for next week?s EPU
sonyalouise ? I took it (really) easy on my last FET. Although I have heard an embie after ET described as like a seed in a jam sandwich that can?t actually go anywhere?? I think I did a little too much after my fresh ET and took it easier on the FET and felt that I had given it it?s best shot then. I suppose when it comes down to it, it?s whatever you are comfortable with
Motherhood here I come ?Good luck with your Lucrin. Each little jab gets you one step closer to your goal!
Nix, Sonya & Lise ? what a classic! I can just imagine the three of you all in a crowded waiting room, with massive big bright flowers tucked behind your ears (would go nicely with a hospital gown!), searching the room for kindered spirits. He! He!
Juniper ? hope you are travelling OK.
Calin ? Good luck for your first cycle.
Tracy ? how did you go with FS the other day?
AFM ? Well AF started yesterday. I called the Nurse who said that they can?t fit me in this round and that I have to go on the pill for a month and call back NEXT CD1. Stupid me! They had suggested at FET that I could book in for another Stim cycle that day but I didn?t want to jinx it.. and now I have to wait another whole month ? doing absolutely nothing about it!!! I am bit annoyed with myself but am hoping that it is an omen and that?s just how it is meant to be. So next cycle won?t start until the first week of Nov and I am estimating that EPU, if all goes well will be early/mid Dec. (Which will make for an interesting 2WW in the lead up to Christmas!)
Hi all,
Just a quick one today (i've been trying to take a break from all that is fertility related, but couldn't resist a quick check up on everyone)...
Nix76: I have been a double ovulator in the past and my FS said pretty much the same thing, its not common, but its not un-common or something....on a natural cycle i had a follie on each ovary. I remember when i had the scan i was thinking, 'um you've found the follie, why are you poking around the other ovary?
Later on with my new FS i also was having just a timed cycle to fill in a gap until i could do IVF and on that scan i had 3 follies....so i'm what you would call a double ovulator i think, i don't know if they both mature and release at the same time or not though?
Did you hear about the lady (probably in America) that was pregnant with two babies and they had different EDD's - like 2 weeks apart?
Hey girls
Sorry no personals today, Ive just read this page will go abck and read the ones before.....I have meant to keep up, but been just so busy this past week, looooong hours at work, very few days off. Back tonight infact.
Got last night off and managed dinner out with dh which was really nice.
OK down to the business of what you all want to know lol, saw FS on wednesday and started back on Synarel yesterday (ugh I hadnt forgotten how horrid it is either). AF seems to be thinking of coming already, hope she doesnt turn up too early I dont know if it will make a diff if I havnt been on synarel long enough?
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I have just posted, good to see some of the girls i know from this thread are on there too...i don't feel like a "newbie" so much.
Work is just going to love me when I tell them that I need to take time off next week for EPU and ET, a pity the nature of my work doesn't allow me to choose when I take hols. It would be much easier to disguise what is going on.
to anyone I have missed.
! OMG... I just googled 'Deniliquin Ute Muster' and am so jealous! It looks like sooooo.... much fun! They have everything there and I absolutely love Powderfinger! Are you there as a spectator or are you competing again (or both)?
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to you! Thank you for the poem as well... it brought a tear to my eye (and whilst at work, he, he!). I'm sorry to hear about your frosties
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. We're playing tennis tonight which I am really looking forward to
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