LTTTC Two Week Wait - June 08

Hi Everyone

Bel - I think that is very good advice and I plan to try and stick to it for as long as possible. I was good last month and hoping to stay that way this month!

Possums - That all sounds very positive, I am keeping my fingers crossed for you :crossfingers: and you sound very much like me always looking up some baby site! I have to say I cant do much of that at work b/c we work in an open plan environment, but any chance I get, I do it!

Bubbles - You are almost there now, good luck, I am excited for all of us, I hope we start to get some good results this time. Try not to test too early, as Bel said it may only confuse matters. Hold on you are nearly there! :goodluck2:

Dusty - Glad you sorted out the issue with the pessaries, life we wouldnt be the same without these crazy moments. Perphaps I'll call the nurses early next week and see what they have to say. Only thing is I took ovidrel yesterday and I'm pretty sure that it would give a false positive if they test to early. Doesnt matter a few extra days wont kill me (I dont think :)). Good luck next week, I will be so happy if you and the other girls all came back with positive results, might give me some hope! :goodluck2:

Janie - I agree, I am expecting a great week next week also! We should all keep positive. Lots of :pink-babydust::bluedust: to you, I wish you all the luck this cycle.

Saph - keep your spirits up, you have every chance of getting a BFP this month like any of us. Maybe its just what your body needed. Keeping my fingers crossed for you :crossfingers: Goodluck!!!


Sorry if I have missed anyone, wishing you all the best, and I hope everyone gets a :bfp: next week.

ASM I dont have anything interesting to report. I am starting to some get some AF signs, feeling mild cramping as I usually do at this stage, so I am not gettin gmy hopes up to high, but dont want to be negative either. Breasts are not tender at all this month (first time ever if my life!) so dont know what to make of that, but no point getting hung up on it.
Only weird thing happening to me, is that I have been dreaming so much! My brain has been going crazy in my sleep, I keep having dreams about anything and everything, its been driving me nuts. I cant close my eyes without dreaming! I guess I have a lot on my mind so its been working overtime.

Have a nice weekend everyone!

Just thought I would join in here to try and get me though this dreaded TWW
Am having OI/IUI cycles and had my IUI on tues. Currently on clexane, progynova,prog pessaries plus having acupunure and drinking foul chinese herbs!! Surely there has to be BFP at the end of this.

Sorry, will do personals when I have caught up on everyone but praying that all of us end up in a march belly buddy group!

Hi Meredith, glad you have joined in!

Nothing to report still PUPO as no AF. No symptoms either. As I have never done a medicated transfer I have not idea what I should be expecting on HRT and pessaries. Will just have to wait for the BT on Wednesday.

Hope you are all travelling ok.
xx

Hi all away on hol so quick check in. Hope everyone is doing well. Dont have anything to report.No AF yet so that is a good sign, mild ovary pain and feeling sick on and off. Tender BB sometimes. I really think I am wanting these symptoms that is why they are there not for any positive reason. will probably POASnext weekend if AF has not arrived.

Good morning everyone and welcome to a new week!


Saph- hope you are enjoying your hols and actually managing to relax a bit and not be too worried about all this :)

Meredith- glad you have joined in, and it would be great if we all had babies due around March!!

dusty- it is hard to tell any symptoms when in drugs isnt it! I keep wondering what's 'me' and what's the pressaries!

Luckystrike- how are you doing? and how are those dreams going? :)

as for me...well, I have symptoms, which could all be due to the pressaries and I am getting quite nervous and anxious waiting now. :dunno:We are still being positive, but every now and then, I panic and feel sick, and think, what if its negative?? I know this is all part of the ride.:(
DH and I had a lovely weekend together though and talked about the future and our hopes.

Plus, I'm getting pretty annoyed with people and with silly or insensitive comments. Sometimes i feel really angry and want to shout and swear at them "don't you have any idea what this is like?????- don't you realise the amount of treatments and waiting and ups and downs we have been going through?????- DONT TRIVIALISE IT!" :angry:
I think it's the off-hand comments, like "oh well, if not this time, you can just try again and maybe the next time- you aren't basing everything on this are you?"

And Last night I was at a dinner with my mum and a few girlfriends and one of our friends popped around who has just had a baby ( I visited her in the hospital and was very happy for her, although a little sad too, and she now has a gorgeous 6 week old girl). Anyway, as new mum's all find, she's been finding it tough going and was tired and a bit ready for outside company and she talked pretty well non-stop about everything, how hard it's been, the lack of sleep, the difficulty breastfeeding, all tied in with the overwhelming unconditional love she feels for her baby etc. She was so full on with talking (obviously desperate for company and a chat) and I had all these mixed emotions bubbling around inside me the whole time. I felt sort of annoyed with her too, which isn't fair I know. I think one aspect of it was "please don't whinge in front of me about the difficulties of having your baby, when at least you have a baby!" (and fell pregnant VERY quickly). And the other was "I am stressed out and waiting and I just can't deal with all this baby talk!" At the end there were a few quick queries as to where I was up to, and I gave very brief answers and that was it.
I am just a tense little thing right now I think!
Sorry ladies, just had to vent this morning. :redface:

p.s. another lady at work is whinging because it's taking her a long time to conceive baby #2 . She smokes heavily and drinks a fair bit too. She smoked through her whole last pregnancy. gggrrrrr. don't whinge to me! :(
I really am a grump today it seems! :rolleyes:

We have just entered the TWW with 2 embies on board :dance:

A fostie is a maybe for tommorrow if the 6 cell divides!

1 pegnal injection today and another on Wednesday with an AP visit on Thursday

Linda

Wonderful news tiggerlinda!!! pray they are sticky and you get a BFP this month!! :pray:

as for me, had acupuncture yesterday arvo which calmed me down...lol

Thanks Possums

HI Everyone

Wrote something last night and was about to submit it, when my DD decided to stick something in my USB port that resulted in my laptop being rebooted! kids are great arent they :)


Tiggerlinda - congratulations! Good luck in your 2WW and hope it results in a BFP for you! Good luck with the possible frosties also, it would be a bonus.


Possums - Yes I am still dreaming like crazy. I think its all the drugs and probably my desperation to get PG that are all doing this to me.
As for your windging, what can I say but I HEAR YOU! I very annoyed with people myself. I havent told anyone about our IUI treatment but most people know that we are trying TTC #2 or atleast are thinking about it, and I have mentioned that this one is taking longer! Anyway I have some "friends" at work who continously tell me that they got PG the 1st month for both kids. I would think that is pretty insensitive, wouldnt you? I would NEVER brag like that if I knew someone was having trouble. About the smoking thing, I have another friend who is on the older side and a heavy smoker and is doing IUI and has had no success so far. Dont you think you should drop the fags just to maximise all your chances?? It really kills me when I see her smoke. She also smoked thru her entire 1st pregnancy and has continued and doesnt plan to stop from what I can tell. I have "gently" tried to tell her she needs to quit but she just doesnt get it.
And then there are the people who dont even deserve to have kids and get PG accidently, that sucks the most!
As for your mum's friend, I would be happy to not sleep for a few months if it meant I was PG this month.

Saph - no news is good news, so keep positive! Hopefully there will be some wonderful news for you this weekend!

Dusty - good luck with your BT tomorrow! I would love for you to bring back some good news so you can cheer me up. I need to start to see some BFP's here as its getting depressing.


Welcome to the 2WW Meredith, I agree and would love for all of us to be expecting babies in March. I cant get it out of my head this week, its really been playing with my mind this 2WW! I hope you get a BFP this month!


AFM, nothing very interesting to report. BB have become a little tender the last few days, other then that I am starting to feel like every other month so I am not very hopefull at all, in fact I am starting to get angry with myself. Why is it taking so long??? The questions that I am sure everyone is asking themselves. But as long as there is no AF, there is some hope, so I will just try to stay calm.
Oh yes, I'll have to stay calmer a little longer as it turns out. I read some of my paperwork and apparently my clinic only does BT 19 days past the IUI, so that brings me to next Tues or Wed. I will definiteley start to get hopefull if I go that far without AF, but even if by friday there is nothing I might start to raise my hopes a "little" as I will be on CD30 ans 14 days post IUI.
Good luck girls, we've all been on this road for too long, lets hope it ends this months :D

Possums so glad you let it out. Its good to have a big old outburst sometimes. I so hear you.

Luckystrike, sorry you have to wait so long. Are you going to resort to evil POAS?

TL :welcome: at least we share some of this hell time together. I have everything double crossed for you :hug:

Saph things are sounding pretty good for you! Enjoy your hol as much as you can.

:hello: everyone else

1 sleep to go. Feeling quite despondant now as have been having AF symptoms the last 24 hours and my AP said HRT can delay AF too. I am accepting the outcome now, I just need the definitive answer tomorrow so I can move onto whatever our next step may be. Probably no more egg donor cycles for a while. Also said goodbye to my gorgeous sis Em and the kids after 3 weeks together for the donor cycle (and holiday). :crying: i miss them already.

xx

Lucky Strike - That is quite a wait GL though sending you some :stickyvibesboy:
Dusty - Love to share a BFP with you I will get on the phone to the stork now for you! :hug:

Me: Nothing much to report back at work and all the phones are down due to the optus issues :( but giving me a chance to catch up

dusty...I so so hope you get a BFP! You really deserve it and your sister sounds wonderful. I can understand you missing all their company already. And thanks for knowing where I was coming from.

Luckystrike..thanks for understanding my vent too ;)
Sorry you have to wait that bit longer! I really hope we all have success.

does anyone here do HPT?

HI Everyone,

Dusty - AF symptoms can also be a symptom of pregnancy :pray: My FS also said that the HRT and pessaries will delay AF, so I feel your pain in that department. I guess if you get a bleed pre-test at least you have some sort of idea about what the result will be (not that I would wish that on anyone). Where as if you don't get AF, then it will be a complete surprise. I have a good feeling for you though and really think that it will be a PLEASANT surprise tomorrow :pray::hug:

Possums - I don't do HPT. That is due to one time that I did it when I was doing OI and I got a faint line only to get AF 2 days later. I personally would rather get the result from the BT as at least I know that is accurate.

LS - GL! :crossfingers: Stay away AF!

TL - Welcome to TWW! So great to see you here. Stick little embies!

MeredithD - Welcome! I hope this is your last TWW :pray:

To anyone I have missed - Hello!

AFM - Not really feeling anything at the moment... So I'll look on the bright side of life and take that as a good sign!

Janie xxx

Thanks Janie...I will try and stay strong and refrain from doing a HPT. I must admit, I am tempted.

Hi everyone,

I thought I might join here this month in the hopes it might help me get through the dreaded TWW :) Both DH and I are finding the going really rough lately, and are really really hoping that this month will be the one :pray:

Anyway, I am 4 days post IUI today and on progesterone pessaries for LP support. I have been having heaps of cramps and a bit of back pain from the pessaries so far, but of course I can't help but hope that they mean something else!

Good luck to everyone and hope to see heaps of BFPs in the coming days :)

Dusty - To be honest I am not sure, should I cheat or wait. I definteley wont do anything before Friday. Although the other day while cleaning, I noticed I had 1 HPT from previous so I might use it (maybe) but not sure when.

I really am in 2 minds on this actually, bc I ovulated late this month so I am in fact expecting a longer cycle, however should I get to Friday without AF then I'm going to start to feel a little more positive. Not sure what to expect though, b/c I cant be happy if its positive as the drugs may still be in me and I cant be upset if its negative b/c I was 7 days late before I tested positive when I was PG with DD. Cant remember what sort of test was though, this one I have now is one of those earlier ones that you can apparently do 5 days before AF.

Anyway I'll just have to take it day by day and I will let everyone know if I decide to test before next wed.

Dusty I wish you lots and lots and lots of luck tomorrow. I hope to hear some good news tomorrow!

Best of luck today to Dusty. :pray: for you to get the BFP that you so greatly deserve.

Janie xxx

hi girls...had some very faint discolouration when i went to the loo this morning...faint pink, i guess you could call it spotting. nothing there now. sorry if TMI. am freaking out a bit. period due today, blood test due in two days. wasnt expecting a period either way, due to the pressaries. am panicking though. :(

Dusty, I hope you come on here with a BFP!!!

and megsmum, hi and good luck!

Possums darl - :hug: I've replied to you in the other thread as follows:

Possums darling - it is not over until BT. PUPO - Pregnant Until Proven Otherwise. It is quite normal to be pregnant and have light bleeds early on. My sister had constant light bleeds in the first 12 weeks.

When I had my stim cycle I was on Crinone (not sure if that is what you are on). This can irritate your cervix and cause it to bleed. I didn't bleed properly before my stim cycle BT, but did have some old dark blood the day before mixed in with the Crinone (TMI!).

If you have been told that you should not bleed regardless, then I would call your clinic.

Sending you lots of :stickyvibesgirl:and :bluedust: and great big :hug: to you.

Janie xxx

Oh Possums don't freak out. Janie is right. I had more than spotting 2 days before my AF was due in my last cycle and I was pg. What happened after that is another story but please stay positive....:hug:

Possums :hug: hopefully it is just irriitation and till it is a full bleed PUPO

Dusty :pray: you bring that BFP home today

Me: Had my last pregnal shot today so bubs it is up to you now

Kahlan, thanks for sharing that

Tiggerlinda...thanks and here's hoping for a BFP for you!

Janie, thanks again for the support

as for me....experiencing light bleeding now... :( not feeling very encouraged right now.

Possums - just remember that whatever happens we are all here for you. I am :pray: that you will still get that BFP.

:hug::hug::hug:

Janie xxx

possums - Thanks, and I really hope that the bleeding is just implantation :crossfingers: I've read quite a few stories where this has happened. Hang in there!

Dusty - Good luck for today, hoping its a BFP for you.

TL - All the best for your TWW, hope there's a BFP at the end of it!

AFM, no change from yesterday really. Still getting plenty of cramps and a sore back, but today I have a headache too :( Actually I feel a bit like AF is coming, but it's way too early still - I hope! I'm only 5 days post IUI, so can't imagine why that would be the case?

Welcome Megsmum - GL with it all!

Possums, try not to panic (easier said than done hey). Some women have early bleeds in a pg and everything is ok. Stay Away AF!!

Bubbles, Janie, Saph, Luckystrike, Meredith, and TL wishing you all the luck possible. I would love to see you all with BFPs!!!

Sadly BFN today but had a slight HCG reading so looks like our embie/s kept growing, implanted and then flew away. I have to have another BT next week to check HCG has gone down to zero - we don't want it to go up as it is too low. Looks like Em's eggs are a step up on mine alright! Very proud of her indeed. Don't be too despondent as this was a step forward for us, and while not the outcome we wanted it provides some hope for the future.

hugs to you all. a lovely bunch of TWW keeping ourselves sane peeps!

xx

:hug: so sorry to here that Dusty :hug:

I admire your spirit and outlook though..

Dusty - you truely are an amazing person. I'm so sorry for your loss and send you, your DH and Em much LOVE :hug:

Welcome Megsmum to our TWW crew. I hope your stay here is painless and your last one :pray:

Bubbles - Haven't heard from you for a while, but hope you are well and feeling confident about your BT tomorrow. :goodluck: for tomorrow :hug:

Possums some extra big :stickyvibesgirl: and :grouphug: for you. I am sending you so many positive vibes.

To TL, LS and Saph and anyone I have missed (sorry!) :stickyvibesgirl:

AFM - not a lot happening, still not really feeling any side effects or anything. I'm looking forward to my next acupuncture session on Saturday. Apart from that I have found a laboratory that makes progesterone pessaries for about 1/2 the price that they cost me at the pharmacy at the clinic! A nurse at the clinic put me on to them. They even express post them out to you. So I feel like I have had a productive day with that as the price at the clinic ($240 for 15 days worth) freaked me out a little when you consider that you have to stay on them after a FET until you are 12 weeks pregnant and you can't claim back through medicare.

Much love to all
Janie xxx

Dusty - I'm so sorry :( Glad to see you are dealing with it well, a loss at any stage is difficult. All the best with whatever you next move turns out to be :hug:

Janie - Thanks, I'm really hoping the same :) You're not wrong about your pessaries being exxy! I get mine through my clinic for $150 for 15 days worth, that's a big difference. We also claim mine back through our private health insurance - do you do that too? I think I get about $80 or so of the $150 back from them, so it actually works out not bad. All the best!

Dusty, I am sorry. I hope you and Dh are looking after each other and your hearts. Take good care.

Hugs Bel

Dusty- am really sorry you didn't get that BFP we all so wanted you to get! I am so impressed by your outlook and take on everything. And thanks for your kind words to me. :hug: That's for you and your DH and your sis and her family. :hug:

Janie- thanks for the continued support and kind words. Hope you are staying positive in your TWW :D

megsmum...hoping all keeps going well for you

and all the best to everyone else still in here in this TWW! here's hoping we get some positive news in here :pray:

You ladies are so supportive and it's great being able to share. Thank you.

as for me: I am still experiencing light bleeding, a bit darker than before (heavier than this morning, but not really heavy by any means) and cramping. The pessaries have obviously affected by system, so if this AF it might not be as heavy as usual anyway. On top of that my breasts aren't as tender as they were just a few days ago, nor as swollen. None of this seems like good signs to me. Feeling very despondant and down tonight. :( I talked to my nurse today and she said I shouldn't rule out getting a BFP just yet, because, as we all know, some women do get some bleeding in the first trimester and go on to have a normal pregnancy. DH is telling me to stay positive and not give up hope until the BT on Friday. I just can't seem to join his way of thinking right now. He seems almost too calm!

I had weeks of trying to justify bleeding when i was pregnant before, and was waiting for hormone tests to see if my pregnancy was still viable (at first they thought it might be, then that I had had a missed miscarriage, I was then given a curette as I had a sac in my uterus and only after all that when I continued to bleed and have cramps was the ectopic diagnosed) . This has triggered my memories of that time in some ways I guess.

Anyway, I know we'll be OK whatever happens, and if not this time, we will eventually have our baby, growing inside me. I guess I just have to remember that.
Plus, witnessing the courage and strength of all of you is really inspiring too.

Hi everyone, Back from my holiday. We had a Fantastic time. WE even stayed a little longer.

Dusty I am so sorry about your BFN I was hoping to come back to lots of BFP's. I think like you, it was a step in the right direction and next time it will be for keeps.

AFM, AF type cramps for 3 days but nothing yet. TMI but still have very think CM so will POAS on the weekend if AF does not arrive.

Just a quick one hoping everyone is doing well.

hi guys, i have just got my result and its a BFP!!!! So happy :) we really now do believe that it only takes one! Baby dust to all!! xx

:clap::dance::cheer::happyforyou:

Congratulations Bubbles :hug: that is fantastic news. How are you feeling?

Hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy and that you BFP rubs off on the rest of us :crossfingers:

Janie xxx

thank you!!! We are so happy! At the moment just feeling a little tired and crampy, going to the toilet a lot. my hcg was 500 so we are really really happy !!!
wishing you and evryone all the best!!!

wonderful news Bubbles!!!!:clap::dance::cheer:
congratulations!
very pleased for you and your DH.... take it easy and may everything be smooth sailing from here

Congratulations!:clap:

thank you all!! possums wish you all the best for your bt tomorrow!! im sure my BFP will spread :)

That would be wonderful, but given what I have been experiencing (bleeding and cramps still) I don't like my chances at this stage. :(

Possums - I know you are not feeling too positive about tomorrow, but I will be :pray: for you tonight and sending you so many :stickyvibesgirl:

You just never know my sweet... the universe holds many mysteries and miracles.

Janie xxx