Morning my dear friends and thanks for your positive vibes, I believe they worked!
My scan showed about 24 eggs (with lots of smaller ones around 12-13mm) but these 24 are in the running so far with 9 or 10 of these over 18mm. The nurse said it's a fantastic response but we have to watch out for over stimulation so I am back in on Wednesday for another scan.
So far, looks like egg pick up will be on Friday to give the smaller follicles a chance to catch up and to get my lining a little plusher. It's 6.4mm atm and she said she wants to see it over 7mm. Anyone have a comment on this?
Sorry Lan, can't offer any advice on your chart but hopefully the other girls can help. Do you have any thoughts?
Hi Lan, I did charting for 6 months before we found out we had to do IVF, but I never really liked it that much. I was confused sometimes as my body was telling me one thing and the chart another...Looking at your chart, I'd say you O'd on Friday?????? The way I knew I was most fertile was when my CM was really getting clear and wet, so then I DTD every second day right through when the CM became very sticky and 'egg white' like. I usually O on CD15, but rather than relying on this, I make a note about the CM and that's good enough for me. I found the bit about charting on the net just before :
If you are trying to conceive, it is worth knowing that charts are not as easy to use nor as accurate as urine-based OPKs for predicting ovulation. Fertility experts also warn against charting because it is an unreliable method of ovulation prediction and using them to time intercourse can make the whole process of trying to conceive more stressful. Beware of becoming obsessed with your temperature chart - it's easy to understand how this can happen, given that it's the first thing you have to think of doing when you wake up in the morning!
personal question I know, but do you take note of your CM in your cycle????? Here's the info on CM I found:
Pre-Ovulation
Following the menstrual period, there is a feeling of dryness. There will be no visible mucus. Gradually, more mucus will accumulate - yellow, cloudy, or white in color and sticky to the touch.
Approaching Ovulation
As you approach ovulation, your cervical mucus will increase. First, there will be a moistness or stickiness to the mucus, as well as a white or cream-colored appearance.
During Ovulation
At ovulation, the quantity of mucus will increase greatly and the appearance will resemble "egg whites", often semitransparent. The texture will become increasingly slippery and 'stretchable'. This is your most fertile time.
Following Ovulation
Following ovulation, the slippery quality of the cervical mucus will decrease and the mucus will become sticky and cloudier. Post-ovulatory dryness will also ensue.
Diana, woo hoo for 24 eggies !!! That is super news. I can understand the nurse wanting another scan as hyperstimulation is one of the risks with IVF, although this happens very rarely. When I had egg collection I had 12 good size eggs (one didn't make it to the ICSI stage) so they fertilized 11 eggies and 7 went on to become embies, 2 survived to day 5 but hey, the first one transferred worked with Josh so it can happen!!!! Good luck hun, looks like everything is on track. Can't help you with the lining though, I'm not sure what it was when I had the transfer but they will know with the many U/S you'll be having. Fingers crossed for Friday hun !!!!
Beata, Haha, yeah I thought you had mixed me with someone else! You must be having a rush of blood to the head from lack of action . Don't worry, 2 weeks will fly by in no time! Hopefully it will give your scar some time to de-sensitise itself a bit, so you can enjoy it with no worries!
That little bunny rug sounds cute too ^^; We bought something similar for SIL's son when he was born and he still drags it around as a little security blanket (He's 3)
DD, Yay!! Sounds like you're reacting extremely well to your drugs! I'll be sending you good vibes for a nice, squishing, lush, plush lining!
Lan, Oh dear... I don't know anything about charting (yet, although I would like to keep it that way). Has it ever been out of sorts before?
Dee, Just want to give you a huge
NaeNae, That sounds lovely about the feather, definately your little Angel! I haven't had anything that peaceful from Jayvan yet! The other day my dog stuck his nose into a glass trying to lick the dregs out of the bottom, and the entire thing exploded around his nose and left the base of the cup still sitting, undisturbed, on the ground (dog unharmed, thankfully!). I imediately thought of Jayvan playing tricks on our poor dog as it's exactly the sort of trait he would have inheritted from DF! It's lucky he's a sooky, placid boy, being a german shepherd he could very well hold his own!
Joselyn, Thanks for the well wishes! I love your name by the way, it reminds me of A Nights Tale, I love that movie!
Hi to all the preg mumma's! Good to see no news from you
Hope I haven't missed anyone! AFM. Either it was a false alarm with Thrush or I got to it early, because my southern regions are feeling much better this morning (**touch wood**), Thank goodness! I'll be able to carry on with all my BDing plans! (I love that icon!)
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!!! That is super news. I can understand the nurse wanting another scan as hyperstimulation is one of the risks with IVF, although this happens very rarely. When I had egg collection I had 12 good size eggs (one didn't make it to the ICSI stage) so they fertilized 11 eggies and 7 went on to become embies, 2 survived to day 5 but hey, the first one transferred worked with Josh so it can happen!!!! Good luck hun, looks like everything is on track. Can't help you with the lining though, I'm not sure what it was when I had the transfer but they will know with the many U/S you'll be having. Fingers crossed for Friday hun
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. Don't worry, 2 weeks will fly by in no time! Hopefully it will give your scar some time to de-sensitise itself a bit, so you can enjoy it with no worries!
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