LT TTC & Assisted Conception Aug-Sep 2010

True, Kaybee -I'm right behind you - day 11 Tuesday :)

Trishy - :stickyvibesgirl::stickyvibesboy: good luck!!

Hi Alice - Sorry your transfer didn't take :hug: Hope you're going ok

Loops - hope your transfer went well today

fatgirlslim - so sorry you didn't get a better result - I hope it's a strong one and your transfer goes well tomorrow :hug:

ehm - fx for tomorrow as well. I know you must be really disappointed. The results seem to be so random - my first round I had 9 collected but only got two to transfer, this time I've been much luckier, but haven't done anything different. As you say, it only takes one - and I hope you end up with three :crossfingers:

Ncoleh - good luck for your pickup tomorrow

Hi Saffy, Kristine, Frugal - hope you're all well

WOW so much going on in here!!!! Ladies well done with EPU and goodluck with transfers and BFP's!!! i hope to see lots in here :)
AFM iv missed this website so much lol im back from Fiji and we had a wonderful time ladies, its beautiful over there and it was just what we needed. We were both really sad coming home i think its been such a destraction for so long for us and now its over and IVF is our focus again but it was gr8 while it lasted! im terrified for DH's sperm DNA frag results tomorrow and AF is due (hopefully) so need to make the call to westmead to see if we can fit in for our 2nd STIM cycle :crossfingers: I had a horrible dream the other night about DH's sperm having only 10% DNA so we needed a donor, i woke up crying and upset for ages. I hope your all doing well and feeling some early pg signs :) xx

Hey Ladies...

Hope everyone is doing well... Sorry no personals at the moment - will try and catch up tonight... just a quick catchup before I start work...

I have my embryo transfer this afternoon at 4:30 - I am trying to get an appointment with my accupuncturist today also...

It's only 8:30 and I am already stressing that the phone is gonna ring saying that it didn't develop further.

must. remember. to. breathe.

feeling super emotional today...

I have been asked to take 2x Pregnyl injections rather that crinone every night. I'll take 1 x pregnyl on Tuesday, and the other on Thursday. I was going to POAS right through this cycle - but I heard that Pregnyl can register a false positive on a HPT. In my opinion, only thing WORSE than a negative HPT is a false positive one! Though, I have NEVER seen 2 lines on a HPT ever... wow...

Anyway... just a catch-up - will read-up on everyones posts later tonight.

L

Good luck FGS! Yes, remember to breathe!! I MUCH preferred having Pregnyl than crinone but that's just me. Two injections then you can just relax (LOL IYKWIM). Perfectly normal for you to feel super emotional. Hoping those little embies are growing strong and ready for a nine month stay. Great you are having acupuncture too - if nothing else, it is very calming. I know what you mean about never having seen 2 lines on a HPT. I never did a POAS for the one time I got pregnant and now I wish I had! Was just too scared. The Pregnyl reduces in your system by roughly half each day so you would still pick it up on a HPT up to six days after the last injection so you really are going to have to wait it out. I know it's agony but I hope these two weeks fly by for you. Do you have things planned to help distract you? Don't forget to rest up, drink LOTS of water, and remember to breathe :) Best of luck to you!! Alice x

Hi all

fatslimgirl - good luck with transfer
oneday86 - welcome back, glad you had a nice break
a big hi to everyone else and thanks so much for the good luck wishes, it is lovely to have you ladies for support

Just got back from EPU and they got 11 eggs (much better than my previous results of 20 something each time) now its fingers crossed for good fertilisation numbers and some nice blasts to transfer on Saturday

Hi everyone, looks like lots happening today!

Just a quick one, wanted to say I'm officially Day1! Boy-oh-boy, the waiting! 10 days late. I know I got sick around O time, but geeze. I was tempted to POAS just to get AF to show up. :redface: lol Anyway, I called the nurse today and I start Puregon injections tomorrow evening. The first blood tests and ultrasounds are on Saturday. It's happening. It's actually happening. I'm not getting too excited.. just concentrating on the steps, and the big day for us will be EPU and DH's biopsy. But.. one thing at a time, hey.

It's so very interesting reading how everyone is doing. I feel like such a newbie at all of this still.

Hey ladies,

Welcome back oneday - glad you had a nice time.

Frugal - woohoo - finally starting. I know how you feel - after all this waiting, it feels like something is happening. Yay

Nic - awesome results. Let us know how fertilisation goes.

FGS - keep breathing sweetie. I feel like I'm holding my breath for you as well

Just a quickie - hello everyone!

AFM - waiting to O - nothing yet

Hey ladies well my DH's DNA frag results were really good apparently, what a lot of weight lifted off my shoulders!!! I was so stressed this morning, so we are all clear now and my DR basically said we just havn't found the right embryo yet!! And another hopefully good bit of news, im due for AF today (she still hasn't arrived and im never late!) but anyways i rang westmead to check if i should go get my prescription pill and she said at this stage there are spots left for this cycle, whoohoo!! so looks like i may be able to start the period with westmead and not have to wait till next year!!! Now i just wish AF would hurry up and come, she never does when you want her too lol. Anyway i hope you lovely ladies are all doing well xxxxx

nicoleh - Congrats on the great results today! FX that you get some great fertilisation results tomorrow!

fatgirlslim - I hope the transfer went well this afternoon. I have been doing acupuncture as well, and am familiar with that last minute rush to book an appointment once you have the transfer time!

oneday - Glad to hear you had a great holiday and some really good news this morning. Hope you get to start again soon.

Hi to everyone else!

AFM: My transfer has been moved to Wednesday, as the three embyros were doing well this morning and they are going to try and grow them up to blastocyst before transfer. That was completely unexpected due to the low numbers! I am really pleased, but also nervous that they won't make it to Wednesday........Have all my fingers and toes crossed.

nicoleh - Congrats on the great results today! FX that you get some great fertilisation results tomorrow!

fatgirlslim - I hope the transfer went well this afternoon. I have been doing acupuncture as well, and am familiar with that last minute rush to book an appointment once you have the transfer time!

oneday - Glad to hear you had a great holiday and some really good news this morning. Hope you get to start again soon.

Hi to everyone else!

AFM: My transfer has been moved to Wednesday, as the three embyros were doing well this morning and they are going to try and grow them up to blastocyst before transfer. That was completely unexpected due to the low numbers! I am really pleased, but also nervous that they won't make it to Wednesday........Have all my fingers and toes crossed.

Hi Ladies
Just a quick one. Thanks so much for all your wishes and support - means the world. Its great that we can all do this IVF thing together - must be lots of BFP's coming up rreal soon!! FX and :pink-babydust::stickyvibesboy: We had two 4day embies put back yestie. I had accupunture before and after the transfer which will hopefully help as well - now its just hope for the best. BT is the 29th Oct - day after 7 year anniversary of DH and I being officially together. I havent heard yet about our remaining 5 embryos - hoping no news is good news and they are still dividing and will be able to freeze. Hopefully find out tomorrow I guess.

True ~ Your welcome 2. BFF I hope xoxo

Kass ~ thanks hun, GL for your start as well and all the best.

Oneday ~ glad you had fun in FIji and so happy DH's sperm analysis came back really great. GL with everything!

fatgirlslim ~ hope your transfer is going well. I hear you on the stressing before hand I didnt sleep a wink Sat night with worry but all turned out good, as will yours! I think Id prefer Pregnyl too but yes it doesn give you false positives.

nicoleh ~ great result :) FX for great fertilisation hun.

frugal ~ awesome! happy you can get started :) All the best

Alice and Kaybee ~ hi and all the best to you guys!

ehm ~ that sounds really positive, good luck for Wed. I know how worrying it is but mine were right so yours will be too, FX hun

Sorry if Ive missed anyone - trying to be quick.
Group hugs

Loops - glad your transfer went well and your embies are good too - fx!

Ehm - sounds positive!

Oneday - great test results! You must be feeling so relieved

Frugal - yay for starting!

Nicole - sounds like a good number - now a couple of days to relax before transfer :)

FGS - hope your transfer went really well and you're back home being pampered

Hi Kaybee, Alice, and anyone I've missed!

Does anyone know if you can transfer a day 5 on day 4? I've got some stuff on at work that is going to be really hard to get out of next Monday and although it's not that likely that I'll transfer that early, I'd prefer to avoid it if it turns out to be the day.

Thanks ladies! Just a quick question, With westmead Dr Tong is putting me on the pill?? i never did this with my clinic he said it was so that they know spot on when everything is happening this way but im regular so just wondering why he wud be putting me on it? and is it like a normal pill you take when your trying not to concieve? im also worried it will put my periods out of whack?

Good Morning Guys!

Alice - thanks so much - you're a complete sweetheart! I have never heard of doing Pregnyl shots instead of Crinone - the way my FS explained it to me was because of the low # of eggs collected - I have a REALLY low chance of OHSS - so they feel safe in giving high doses of meds twice - rather than a low dose everyday - ie: Crinone. I hate Crinone - so works lovely for me.

Nicoleh - 11 eggletts is a brilliant number! Fx for sme good fertilizations results. Keep us posted :)

Frugal - Well Done! AF ALWAYS shows up for me when I POAS... it's just my luck :)

Kaybee - sounds weird, but hope you O soon ;)

Oneday - That's AWESOME results re your DNA frag! Bet that's a HUGE relief right? I went bonkers waiting for AF... don't you do the same :)

ehm - My accupuncturist is absolutely brilliant, he came in on his day off for me, which was lovely. He works with a lot of IVFers from a few clinics here in Adelaide, so he's very used to the late notice. I do Accupuncture just before and just after my transfer...

Loops - Stickyvibes to you!!!

Kass - My FS explained that they normally wait more than 3 days for an embie to develop when you have a range to select from - this way - they can pick whichever one they have "graded" best to transfer. Because I only had one choice ie: one embie - they just transferred that one @ three days so it's back in it's 'optimal' environment. So, there wouldnt be any reason they couldnt transfer earlier - just wouldnt be able to tell you which one had the best chance of 'making it' - does that make sense?

AFM - Yesterday I went to work - I was supposed to do Job Interviews all day - but had to tell my boss I couldnt because of my Embryo Transfer. I carried on at work for a bit, had a few minor meltdowns - but my manager could see I wasn't in the right frame of mind. So anyway, she bailed me up in the corridor and told me that she doesn't want me in a stressful environment, and that she wants this time to work for me - and give this embryo the best chance possible... Then, get this...

She told me to go home and take a week or two off !!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so lucky, to have such an amazingly supportive manager, right???!

(so I am writing this post from bed :) )

Anyway - TRANSFER...

I had a 3-day transfer... however, the embie should have been 8 cells-ish by three days - and it was still a 4-cell embie. I felt really gutted when I saw that picture - and then again on the screen as they were checking it with the microscope.

The Dr & embryologists were lovely with keeping my hopes high - saying they were nice big, clear, open cells - no cloudiness, no fragmentation - clear borderlines... but obviously, it was still a 4-cell.

PLEASE DIVIDE... PLEASE GROW BIG AND STRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So anyway, of course... being the douche I am - started googling "3 day 4 cell embryo" - and read things like "highly unlikely to result in pregnancy" & "developmentally delayed embryo" - UGH.

But... I am trying so hard to hold that flicker of hope - because in all the crapola I read on google - there were a small FEW success stories. Good things dont normally happen to me - but I have my FX tightly!

My baby's first picture is on my bedside table next to a riverstone etched with "believe"

I am going to POAS daily through this cycle... I POAS last night and there was a super faint line - so the trigger is not fully out of my syste (just ask my poor bbs... who suffer greatly with trigger shot :)

I know Pregnyl is going to have a false positive, but I should see it fade off.. and HOPEFULLY... I will see that line come back within a few days and get darker and darker - and hang around for 9 months :)

Sorry guys - I am trying to be so hopeful- but it's soooo hard! All I can think of is that 4-cell embie floating around in my uterus - still, a four cell embie... but I gotta believe in it...

L x

FGS, your little embie isn't floating, it's snuggling in good and tight. Keep thinking of it dividing and growing - the fact it is a bit slower doesn't mean anything. I've had so many promising embies transferred and still no result so you just can't tell. Rest up and eat well and enjoy some time to yourself x

Ehm, great news that they are going strong. I always get low egg numbers (no more than six) and we always get to blast stage so having less eggs doesn't mean you can't do it! Good luck for the transfer on Wednesday.

Nicoleh, congrats on your 11 eggs! Well done and good luck for Sat

Frugal, good luck starting your injections - it's always the exciting bit and I hope you don't get too many bruises. It helps to leave it out of the fridge for a little while before hand and to do it slowly.

Kaybee, hello to you! What's happening with you at the moment?

Oneday86, I know it seems weird to be put on OCP when you are trying to conceive. I'm as regular as clockwork too and I've always hated taking it but my FS also insists on it. It's a slightly longer cycle but more controlled and I've never had any probs with my period after having taken it so don't worry too much. It's just to make sure that you are completely baseline in your hormones before they start the stim. Good luck - I'm keen to hear how you go as we are considering maybe going through Westmead if our frostie doesn't make it.

Loops, 2 embies!! That's great. Oh I'm crossing everything for you that this cycle works. I know how hard it's been getting to this point, selling your tractor etc. I really really hope it goes your way xx

Kass, I'm sure they can do a day 4 but usually they decide on your FS schedule so it depends whether they can fit you in on another day. It's so hard to balance work with IVF and keeping stress to a minimum, easier said than done I know. Good luck.

Hi to everyone else.

Seeing my acupuncture/Chinese med doc today to debrief about the cycle and talk about what to do next. Will keep you posted. x

Morning Ladies

fatslimgirl - fx for you that this embie is the one, must be great to have a supportive boss, stay positive and enjoy your time off, I alway have the blasty pic out too
loops - best of luck to you with your 2 embies hope this is the one
oneday - so glad abbout your dh test results I know you said you were stressed - now you can relax. My FS also puts me on the pill as well
kass - good luck with the transfer, my fs only does day 5 transfer with me so I don't know about day 4, I am sure one of the nurses could advise
ehm - hope those blastys are going well and best of luck for transfer tomorrow
frugal - good luck with your first round at this, try not too stress and take it all as it comes as you will no doubt have read the hurdles all of us in here have gone through
kaybee - hope the O happens soon

Well scientist just called to say out of the 11 - 10 have fertilised, better numbers then I was expecting, now hoping & praying that I at least get 2 for Saturday (some to freeze would be a huge bonus as it has never happened before)

take care all

Kass ~ thanks hun. I had a day 4 transfer and they said the embies were a morolla or something like that - a good stage apparently. So Im guessing as long as the embie is at a good stage it wouldnt matter.

Oneday ~ Most people have the pill on a down reg cycle and I also had it for my antagonist cycle. It is to get the right timing etc before starting the hormones. It is the normal pill but you dont take the sugar pills. I guess the docs know what they are doing hun, good luck.

fatgirlslim ~ that is an awesome manager! Mine are really good as well. Googling did my head in when I thought I had an ectopic last time. Good attitude, be positive hun, yours will stick! Sending you loads of :stickyvibesboy::stickyvibesgirl:

Alice ~ Thanks so much, so kind of you hun, really appreciate it xoxo Enjoy the accupuncture and I hope you feel good after your debrief!

nicolah ~ WOW that is great, wish I had that many fertilise, I cant complain though as I have double chance inside me now. Fingers crossed they keep dividing and developing well hun, GL

Hi all, hope everyone is well

AFM ~ Still waiting to hear from my nurse about our other embies and hoping we get at least a couple to freeze. I woke up with a bit of a sore throat this morning not to happy about it but then again it could be a good sign.

Hey ladies,

Jeez you guys write a lot - I get a few minutes to myself and it takes an hour just to catch up! It's good - means there's lots happening.

Nic - wow - all is still going really well!

Kass - I think they like to keep your embies and your body as close as possible to the same stage, so day five emby should go into a 5dpo body. BUT - my FS also said that it is never exact. They never know exactly when you O, only that it was in the past day, so that way, you have a bit of time to play with. Does that make sense???? It is so hard juggling work and IVF but if I have to miss something that I really shouldn't at work I just think that if it was an emergency or I really did get sick I would have to take the day off at short notice. Anyway, it WILL work out

I rang my acupuncturist yesterday to make an appointment and she could only squeeze me in on friday arvo this week and then will be away all of next week. Transfer week! Wonder if I should look for somebody else or just not worry about it

Have to go - good luck chicks

Hey ladies more good news, AF arrived today so i rang westmead and i got in!!!! i was the last spot left :leap: so i guess it was ment to be and hopefully its finally our turn for a BFP if the good luck keeps rolling in :) i started on the pill tonight (red sugar one) and then im booked in to go down on the 9th nov to get everything sorted and get my meds! Im so excited i got in and that im getting started again. When i went to the chemist to get my pill the chemist said to me that i need a different prescription form for my lucrin otherwise it will cost $500!!! (it was on the same prescription as pill but they deferred the lucrin cause i dont need it just yet) im a little confused becasue with the clinic im at now they just gave it to me and charged me $150 for it??? i guess i will call westmead tomorrow and check. I hope you ladies are all well, i have my fingers crossed for lots of embies good for freezing :)

oneday - Congrats on getting in to the clinic! Hope this cycle goes really smoothly for you, and fingers crossed for a BFP this time!

nicoleh - Wow, that's a great result! Hope they are busily dividing right now and good luck for your transfer.

Hi to everyone else. There's too much going on here to keep up!

AFM: Am at home this morning, waiting to head off for my acupuncture and transfer at 1pm today. The embies were still doing well yesterday, so I hope they survived! I haven't heard from the clinic this morning, so I assume it is good news....

Hi Ladies

Kaybee ~ GL for when you start! Hope it comes up quickly :)

Oneday ~ thats excellent, excited for you, GL!

ehm ~ Glad you are joining us in the TWW. All the best hun

AFM ~ A little depressed today - we got none to freeze. Ive also come down with cold - it seems to be getting worse and Im very concerned it might have an impact on my embies - do you reckon it would?

Stickyvibes and babydust ladies xo

Hi ladies
Well I'm booked in for a transfer on Tuesday - only took two blood tests this time :)

Loops -rest up and try not to worry! I'm sure it won't affect the outcome. Sorry you didn't get any to freeze.

Oneday - glad they could fit you in! That's weird with the meds - definitely worth following up.

ehm - hope your transfer went well

Hi everyone else :)

hmmmm am still waiting for my smiley face was meant to get it today O day is late so that means transfer day is later... interesting am hoping it comes tommorrow otherwise I don't know what's going on eeeepppp
Loops: hugs chick remember lots of people have gotten utd in ivf whilst sick don't get donw think positive smile and think of the twins I am sure you have clinging inside you

Hey girls,

Loops - I don't think that colds have any impact on embies sticking. I understand your worry and hope you can manage to relax through this wait.

I had another blood test this morning to see if I've ovulated and I got the nurse who tells you lots (the others are all lovely but don't offer much info), anyway, she said that my hormones aren't anywhere near where they should be and that if they don't start to rise very soon then my cycle will be cancelled. I am gutted. WTF is this??? Has anyone else had this happen? I'm day 13 and thought I was just waiting to O but she said that where my hormones are that is over a week away which means this isn't a normal cycle and the doc will probably cancel it. I'm having another blood test on friday - they are just buying time before pulling the pin. I just want to cry (well, am crying). Why does this have to take so damn long just to get started. I wish I didn't want a baby so badly. I just wish I could walk away from all of this.

Sorry, persies next time. Have a good night ladies

Hello ladies, sorry for the quickie just wanted to say Loops, the only time I got pg I was sick so don't worry about that, in fact some people on the forums think it is a good sign (can't remember the reasons for it but I remember thinking that was interesting) so rest up. So sorry you didn't get any to freeze, I know how disappointing that can be when there is so much expense involved and all the drugs etc you just wish you had a few more chances up your sleeve. Concentrate on the two embies you've got on board and send them lots of stickyvibes. Fingers crossed for you x

Catch up tomorrow. x

Loops - hope you get better soon! lots of :crossfingers: for you.

kass - wow, that's fast! Good luck for Tuesday!

kaybee - I'm so sorry things aren't going so well. Damn bodies never do what they're suppose to.

afm - Booked in for blood tests / ultrasounds on Friday and Monday.. I had a question for those who have taken puregon? AF pretty much disappeared today (day 3), is that normal? Also, I got some side effects.. a little bit of dizziness and feeling sick. It went away after a few hours.. but if I get side-effects after only one injection, does that mean things are going to get worse, or perhaps I'll get use to it? I guess I'll soon find out.. :)

Just checking in

loops - hope you feel better and those 2 embies are getting comfy, bugger about none to freeze - it would be nice knowing there was back up plan
kaybee - sorry to hear you were in tears, I was there myself last week thinking my cycle would be cancelled, try not to stress and fx it all works out
kass - good luck with Tues transfer
ehm - hope your transfer went well and good luck with tww
oneday - glad to hear you could get started

hello to everyone else and I will post as soon as I have any updates, hope & pray I am getting some good blasties developing

Kaybee im sorry about your cycle things can always change so fingers crossed things will be better on fri xx
Ladies im sorry you didn't get any embies to freeze :( but hopefully the ones that are onboard will be sticky ones! x
Goodluck to the ladies about to have EPU xxxxx
AFM i rand the clinic yesterday and the nurse told me to buy the lucrin off them that way its only $200. Now its just the waiting game until the 9th Nov, i will go down and get everything sorted and get my meds and i think i will start the lucrin that night!
I hope everyone else is doing well xxxx

Hi all you PUPOs and nearly PUPOS-
I've been reading and keeping up with everyones pregress, its really exciting to see you all so close to your BFPs- I wish of course that everyone will get one, so have my FX for you all.
:hug: to the girls who have been disappointed with numbers etc
I'm starting my Puregon injections tomorrow ( 375-eek!) so wish me luck, I will be right behind you all!
:pink-babydust:

Hey ladies,

Sorry about my mood yesterday - I hate having a whinge in here when people are trying to stay positive about whatever stage they're up to. I just feel like it's one step forward and ten steps back with my body. I don't think what I am trying to achieve is too much to ask for, is it? Ahh, there I go again. Sorry girls :rolleyes:

Frugal - puregon sounds like not much fun - I've never had it myself so can't help. Hope it doesn't get any worse for you. Have you asked the nurse about side effects?

Nic - thanks! Hope your bubs are growing nicely.

Oneday - it's not too long until the 9th - at least it's a lot closer than waiting till next year. So glad things are moving forward for you - you seem a lot chirpier than a few weeks ago :)

Saffy - good luck with your jabs!!! Are you usually ok with them? (sorry can't see your history signature in this view)

Hi Alice, what's happening with you??

True - has that smiley face shown itself yet? I've given up on mine after my blood results, so am hoping even harder that yours comes quickly.

Kass - wow - your transfer has come around quickly! Hope it all goes well for you. Have you got anything planned for the day before or on the day?

Loops - how are your little ones going in there?

Spoke to my bro this morning and he was going on and on about the things he has to do before their second baby arrives and how hard it is going to be to get everything done. Oh the poor thing! Like the baby cares if he has the backyard finished. I hope I didn't sound snappy when I said "Things could be a lot worse you know - I wish I had your problem!". I never usually say anything like that but with the mood I'm in after finding out my cycle might be cancelled I just didn't feel like being nice. Lucky he's family.

Ok, I am going to go and learn how to mix up some concrete and try to make some stepping stones for my garden. I know it sounds crazy, but I am just trying to find some things to do (other than work) to keep busy in an attempt to get my mind off this baby stuff. Anyone done any mosaics before? How hard can it be?

Ordering truckloads of :pink-babydust::bluedust: for us all

Hi Lovely ladies

Thanks for the encouragement and stickyvibes - really appreciate it.

Kass ~ thanks hun, wishing you all the very best for your transfer on Tuesday, will have fingers and toes x'd!

True ~ thanks sweetie, Im concentrating on the twins now def LOL. When my friends were waiting for their smiley face to come up it wasn't appearing so they just used the line OPK's as well and when it was a strong line they went into have their BT ASAP. Sounds like the smiley ones are very sensitive. Maybe you could try the line ones too. FX everything works out and soon, goodluck.

Kaybee ~ FX tight that things work out hun, maybe your bod just wants to take it slower. All the best for the BT. Will be thinking of you. I know what ya mean, sometimes wish I didnt want a baby so bad but I guess all this just makes us stronger - hugs. And I wouldnt worry too much about your brother he is your blood so you can say stuff like that LOL, im sure he understands. No need to apologise - we feel your pain and are here for you xo

Alice ~ thanks so much. Yes I believe colds can be a sign of PG, I just dont think it is in this case as I think it would be too early for that. It seems to be not getting worse though so as long as I keep it at bay I think I'll be right. I trying to be super positive for my TWINS, thanks heaps xo. Hope you are well hun.

Frugal ~ thanks for your wishes. GL with your BT's and U/S's, hope you have lots of great quality eggies growing there, GL and :crossfingers: for you too.

nicoleh ~ thanks hun, my cold doesnt seem to be getting any worse thankfully. Yes exactly would have been nice to have a back up but oh well I guess I have double chance inside me now. I hope you have lots of great follies developing too, FX and :pray:

Oneday ~ thanks for the stickyvibes. Glad everything is moving ahead quickly, not long until Nov, all the best!

Saffy ~ thanks heaps. Sending you lots of :pink-babydust::stickyvibesboy: also and lots of luck with the Puregon etc.

AFM ~ Still have this damn :cold: but its mainly just a cough now. Just hope im not coughing out these embies LOL. Im getting a sharp jab on my RHS of my lower belly - hoping its all good but still trying not to read into anything too much as I figure it could be one of 4 things - to do with my cough, from the Crinone and wind etc, AF coming early (which has happened before) or hopefully implanting. Or hopefully its not something bad like they did stick but Im going to m/c - doubtful but its all those things that go through your head in the TWW :wall:
On a positive note - my family and friends are all so wonderful and supportive and my mum is the best - she left a beautiful bunch of orchids on our door step with a note saying; "Roses are red, Violets are blue, hope these babies stick like glue. Love mum" How gorgeous.
Think i might test around Sunday

Hi to all

Just wanted to pop in to say I got a call from the scientist today with an update, I still have 10 embies but 2 have slowed right down so she thinks they have arrested however she said the other 8 were excellent! Don't want to get too excited but usually my drop off rate is a lot higher at this stage so this is the most embies I have had make it to day 3.

glad to hear everyone is going well - boy I hope we see lots of BFP's from these current cycles!

Loops - hope the cold clears up soon and the pain is implantation! How sweet of your mum!

Kaybee I hope things turn around. I'm a bit of a nerd and I keep track of most of my results, looking through mine I had one a few months back where my day 11 was only 150, then day 14,15,16 were all around 600 - finally got up at day 17. Have you had any other signs it could be getting close? Hope tomorrows tests come back with good results :crossfingers: I'll be working Monday and Wednesday - how exciting - nice to have a midweek break for Tuesday though :)

Good luck Saffy!

Frugal - hope the jabs are going ok. I've never had any side effects other than the odd bruise. Did you notice anything today? Hopefully it was just a once off

How are you going true?

Nicoleh - hope your embies are doing well

Hello to everyone I've missed!

I just missed you nicoleh - awesome results!

Nicoleh ~ EXCELLENT news hun, FX they continue to do well and all the best for your transfer

Kass ~ thanks hun, I do actually think it was possibly implantation, because Im not getting them so much anymore and I had a tiny bit of pink come out yestie with the Crinone (sorry if TMI), im still sh** scared though that AF could be coming but am trying not to think of that. Hope you're well today and all ready for your transfer :)

AFM ~ little bit stressed last night and today as DH is not going back to work today - he's quit. Just when our finances were coming together :wall: Im mostly worried about him though - he's not coping at all - he's been blaming the doctors and scientists for the lack of embies to make it and I keep trying to explain that its just nature. He had a run in with one of his work mates over it all or something and hence now doesnt want to go back. I think he needs counselling but typical male you can never tell them that without them losing it again :(

Oh loops hope your hubby realises he needs help will he speak with the IVF counsellors, do you have them available at your clinic? Would he go with you? Hope it was a positive sign for you. Only 7 more days to our blood tests/

AFM I feel nothing but Hayfever. Wish I could take something

Yep we do have them available still I think - might have to check. My step-mum is a really good cousellor so we may just have a chat to her but we probably should see someone on a not so personal level. 7 days wow - I know it goes quick when you think of it like that. I think I'm going to test tomorrow.
Hope the hayfever disappears hun.
I dont know about the symptoms now - by the hour they start feeling more and more like niggling AF pains - Im so scared. If this doesnt work I think I'll be so lost!
I hope you are feeling more pos than me, fingers crossed tight for you still!

Oh I wanted to ask you ladies in the TWW, are you sticking clear of the food you're not supposed to eat whilst PG? I think I understand most of them but what are deli meats exactly and processed meats - are the hams etc at the deli section of the supermarket ok and its just the packet ones you have to watch or is is all of them? And are calamari and curries a no-go? HELP PLEASE. Thanks

Trishy - I hate hayfever! Are you allowed to have a cup of chamomile tea? It works for me! Only lasts an hour or so if it's really bad, but it's easy to have another.

Loops - Sorry I'm no help with diet! I can't eat any deli meats due to a very restricted diet. (No dairy, gluten, sugar, preservatives, garlic, onion, etc, etc, etc..)

The nausea has got a lot better after that first injection. No real issues now. Phew! Meanwhile, I just got back from Melbourne, had blood tests and ultrasound. It's day 5 of this cycle, and I have 8 eggs growing in each side. I've got to start the Orgalutran from tomorrow night. Two needles a night! eek. Next set of bloods / ultrasound is Monday. We've also booked DH in for another ultrasound on Wednesday, so hopefully I need more bloods / ultrasounds Wednesday as well! (DH's ultrasound is for a small lump they found in the previous ultrasound.. they're pretty confident it's not cancer or anything.. but they wanted us to have another U/S to check it's not growing.) Poor DH, so many issues.. :(
He seems to be coping ok.. but today I got "Well, I'm glad you're healthy.." said in a sad kinda way. I really don't know what I can say to make him feel better about all this, other than not to complain about anything (actually, it's been pretty good so far, I must admit) and keep positive. I'm not sure what will happen if they don't get any sperm. It's going to be harder for him than it will be for me.

But, not thinking about that just yet. One step at a time. :crossfingers:

Hi everyone, sorry I haven't been in here for a while.
First of all congratulations to everyone who made it to the 2ww and fingers crossed that this will be the one for you.
Well, it has been a very stressful weeks with exams, etc. I am not feeling too well, as my cycle is not going great at all. I started off with quite a few follicles, but most of them didn't seem to grow. Three follicles grew, which is actually not that bad of a result for me considering my low AMH. I guess even though I was a bit disappointed, I was also happy that I responded at all (and I kept telling myself that it is quality over quantity). So I had an u/s on day 6, day 8 and today (day 10) and suddenly the three follicles have grown heaps and are now alreaday 23, 22 & 17mm (and a little one at 9mm / all others much smaller). Some of them grew like 7mm from day 8 to day 10. I can't trigger tonight because they don't do ER on Sundays, so trigger is tomorrow and ER on Monday. I am so worried it's all too late by then and they are going to be too big and therefore are of bad quality. I guess there is nothing I can do but wait, but just feel like everything is against me. I am annoyed that I didn't have an u/s on day 9 (as originally planned / clinic then said day 8 and 10 is fine), because then they probably would have been a good size. Anyway can't change it, it is what it is. They say that the 1st cycle is a bit of a guessing game.
Sorry for the 'me post'!
Good luck to everyone!