LTTTC Two Week Wait - September/October 08

[Bel]

Kaydee- So sorry this wasn't your time. You sound strong and focused on moving forward though which is great to hear. Am thinking of you.

Hugs Bel

[buliej]

Kaydee - so sorry it wasn't your month - hopefully Nov will be!

[LuckyStrike]

Kaydee I am so sorry your levels went down, but its good that you are feeling positive about moving on.

I wish you all the very best of luck in your IVF journey and hope November is the month for you.

As my FS always said to me, you are young and already have a child, so you know you can get pregnant and I am sure it will happen for you soon.

Keep positive and I am sure it will happen before you know it. This month your little embie attempted to attach which is a good sign, so have faith that in November, your embie will make it all the way!

[farmgirl77]

Hi all,
My levels too have come down to 3, so this is not our month.

Kaydee and wishing you all the best for Nov that it will be the one for you.

FG

[Nicole S]

I'm so sorry Farmgirl
Take care of your self and give your body some time to recover.

[Muppity]

Hi everyone

Thought that I would jump in and join you.

I had a beautiful hatching blastie transferred yesterday. My FS said that it was a really healthy one that they couldn't even get good photos of because it was so active and that is a really good sign.

Now we wait.

So sorry to those who have not had god news in the last few days and fingers crossed for those with tests coming up.

[Alloy]

Farmgirl and Kaydee, I'm so sorry that your levels have dropped hopefully it won't take too much longer for both of you!!

Jodie, I noticed in your last post that you are from Ballajura. i grew up in Ballajura, and Mum and Dad are still there!! DH and I are in The Vines. Are you with Fertility North? Sorry to hear you haven't had any luck either Hope you get to move on quickly

to everyone else, I hope your going well.

AFM, I went for a blood test last Friday to confirm what I knew, BFN. I was told on the phone during results that I needed an appointment with my FS before we could move on, which I'm a bit annoyed about because with every other treatment cycle I've been asked numerous times if I had a review appointment booked, whereas I wasn't asked once during my IVF cycle, and when I asked about it during last week, I kept getting told to wait and i'd find out what would happen, blah blah blah. By the time I found out I did need an appointment, it was after 3 on Friday, which is when my FS office closes. I've tried to ring first thing this morning (public holiday yesterday), but she's now on a months annual leave, so it doesn't look like I'm going to get in in time to start next cycle, and if it's not then, I'll probably be too late for the christmas break, which will suck financially, because if we have to wait until 2009, we have to start again with the Medicare safety net. I'm not happy that I'm probably going to have to wait until the end of January to start an FET cycle!!! I've left a message with my clinic to speak to one of the nurses, I'm hoping one of the other specialists might be able to see me, or to review my file and maybe give the authority for me to start FET next month.
I'll find out I suppose.
Not happy though.

[Alloy]

PS, Hi Muppity, best of luck for your tww. your wait goes extra quick and you get a BFP at the end!!

[JodieC65]

Hi All,

Farmgirl, Kaydee and Alloy - so sorry guys that this wasn't your month either, but sending you all some very positive vibes to have a happy and muched longed for BFP before Christmas, wouldn't that be a wonderful Chrissy present - couldn't think of anything better.

Alloy - I have been going to Concept, but have actually been thinking about changing to one of the other clinics in Perth, mainly due to the low success rates for over 40's at Concept. I to have to wait to see my FS, tried calling his offices today, but his is away also until next week, but if we do choose to do another stim cycle we will have to wait the one month period and then start again on the next cycle - so am guessing that won't be until November - the month I turn 43. I will keep my fingers crossed that one of the other FS at Fertility North will be able to see you, so you can start FET asap. The process shouldn't stop just because our FS are away on holiday.

You never know we might all be back in here for one more go of the TWW for 2008.

Stay strong guys

Best of luck to you too Muppity for your TWW, hope that it brings a BFP.

[TLO]

Hi,
I had a few complications with my last IVF cycle in Aug/Sept 08 and google led me to this forum. Reading all of your posts gave me so much insight and also made me realise that I certainly wasn't going through this alone. My ET was late August and I was hospitalised a few times with hyperstimulation and chest pains (although no one could ever seem to diagnose me) - I was so ill. In all my previous attempts, I only ever took 1-2 days of work, but this time I was forced to take almost 10 days off.
Always trying not to constantly look at signs and trying to determine if its the damn drugs or real pregnancy signs. I had my hopes up and was convinced that not only 1 would stick, but they both would and finally, I would get my happy little family I've been fighting so hard to have. Well, my count was 7 - so a BFN (altthough it took me a while to work out what those initials meant!) and I was devastated. I'm not one to cry, but this time tore my heart out. I had been so good and took it easy and well, it still didn't work. I couldn't even verbalise my heartache.
Reading this site helped and 3 weeks later and I'm on day 21. DH and I couldn't book in to see ouf FS for our FET this month, but thought we would try again this month naturally. I've re-read Better Babies and have cut out caffeine, white bread and all those processed yummy things to see what happens.
I guess, my main reason for joining and posting this is - well, 3 weeks later and I'm hopeful again. After such devasting news, I'm amazed that we are able to pick ourselves up and try again. I just wanted to express this for any of the unlucky ladies who haven't been successful this month to understand and appreciate how strong we all are in going through this. I hope "Hope" quickly returns for you.

[mindy80]

Hi Everyone mind if i join?


I will be in the TTW as of tomorrow as my Transfer is booked in for 9.30am tomorrow morning and i think my BT is the 17th October not 100% though.
Well i found out today that it wont be my FS doing the transfer cause shes away i am will fertility first Dr Anne Clark so Dr Derek Lok from Sydney IVF is doing it apparently he helps out when Annes away interesting, even after everything i have had to endure through the whole process i am still a bit embarassed i have never had a male doctor for anything.

Mel

[Baby Dreamtime]

Hi Mindy,
Just wanted to say good luck for your ET and in your TWW, sending you lots of sticky vibes. I hope to join you for a few days from the 13th. My FS is male, I guess you just get over the male factor, and from their point of view I am sure they have seen their share, so no need to be embarrassed. I have also had another FS that is not mine do my ET, just make sure they have the info on the size of your uterus etc so they know how far to go for the transfer. I have heard that is very important. I have also heard great things about Dr Lok from everyone here on BB.

Good luck and for a BFP for you.

[mindy80]

Hi everyone,

My transfer went really well Dr Lok was really nice was a little hesitant cause the clinic im at only has 1 FS and an all female staff never had a male Dr before, the great news is my little embie survived the thaw 100% with no damage and the Lab girl said that was excellent so now the dredded 2ww begins hope that it snuggles in tightly and enjoys the ride..


Mel



A little extra for everyone..

[buliej]

Mindy - congrats on the successful thaw...and good luck with the TWW

Farmgirl, Kaydee & Alloy - hopefully you will have success before the year end - it just takes 1 sticky embryo (so I tell myself over & over)

My BT is Tues and I hope it confirms the two faint lines I have on my POAS test!

[Neptune]

Hi girls, I'm now in the TWW after my transfer Saturday. It all went well, and managed to have pre and post acupuncture as well. It was a lovely little hatching blastocyst, so fingers crossed it sticks and hangs on.

Buliej - 2 faint lines already, that sounds promising!

Mindy - my BT will be on the 15th October, so we are very close!

TLO - Yes it is amazing how we pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and keep moving. The human spirit and ability for hope is truly amazing.

Alloy - that is frustrating, I hope you get to see the FS very soon and get back on track

Muppity - great to see you over here, good luck for the rest of your TWW

KayDee and Farmgirl - I'm sorry this wasn't your month

Sorry to anyone I have missed, to everyone!!

Nep

[Bengal]

Mindy - congrats on the successful thaw...and good luck with the TWW

Farmgirl, Kaydee & Alloy - hopefully you will have success before the year end - it just takes 1 sticky embryo (so I tell myself over & over)

My BT is Tues and I hope it confirms the two faint lines I have on my POAS test!

Good Morning, my name is Ange and I am very new to Baby Belly - we are attending Melb IVF and I would love to konw how to join in the conversations and introduce myself, etc, but I cannot seem to figure out a way to do it .. Could you please direct me on where to go when you first join Thank you

[kateB]

HI girls,

I haven't called by for a bit. We had no luck this month. 11 eggs retrieved, 7 fertilised, one emby put in, a BFN and the other 6 didn't survive to be frozen.

We're feeling somewhat sad, but you know, we will try again and we are also going to head down the adoption path - perhaps my baby needs to be born through another mother...they'll still be my baby.

to everyone - especially those with BFNs or no transfer. We can only get stronger!

Hi 'wouldlovebubba'! A good place to start for me was the LTTC and Assisted conception monthly thread - the girls here are all angels and you will find so much support, love and advice...welcome and I hope your stay is short and sweet!

Kate

[farmgirl77]

Buliej

...did i read right...two lines on the POAS??????
Wishing you all the best for tues and hope that it gives you your BFP! it all goes well.
FG