Jan + Feb Testing Calender - Long Time TTCers and Assisted Conception [Archive]

KatiesMum

06-01-2008, 13:49

Well Hi Everyone and welcome to 2008.

A bit late I know, but I am now setting up the January testing calender.

:bfn: will be Green
:bfp: will be Purple

JANUARY TESTING

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2 KatiesMum Ellissa
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6 StarMummy
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14 LayneyPossum
15 Ziggyzena
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28 Eve
29 Pippi
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31 Meltux, Grace3

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FEBRUARY TESTING CALENDER

1 Mummynow
2 Angelbaby013
3 Larazie
4 Angelhope, KittyKatz, Mel W-C
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10 ZiggyZena, kazcooke
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14 Leanne Lizzy
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TESTING GIRLS DETAILS

Adamsmum: m/c Feb 06. GIFTx2 1xIVF June BFN 1xFET July BFN 1xFET Aug BFN 2nd IVF Oct/Nov BFN
Aden2005: ttc with pcos and underactivethyroid ttc since November 2005
Ains (Ainsley): TTC: assisted with provera and clomid 6 cycles, beginning IVF March 08
Alwaysonmymind: TTC since June 2006. Conceived in December 2006, but miscarried at 5.5 weeks. UPDATE: BFP on 2/11!!!
AngelHope - ttc since January 05, laporoscopy in Nov 07
Bubfee: ttc since November 2006, Diagnosed PCO in August 07
Dubbabubba: TTC Since November 2005. PCOS, 3 cycles of clomid, taking a break
Duchessa: ttc#3 since Jan06, MC June06, MC Sept 06, MC April 07 BFP 22 June
Eve: tc since October 2003, first IUI cycle late May. BFP 12/6/07. Sadly, M/C 17/6. Recently had an ectopic and lost one tube
Hailse75: TTC since July 2005, M/C Sept 06, Jan 07, March 07.
Helenmac: TTC Since Oct 05. IVF May 07 - BFN, ICSI July 07, IVF #3 October/November. Cycle cancelled.
Helenwantsabub: 4th cycle of clomid. TTC 3 years. 1st IVF May BFN. 2nd IVF June. 3rd IVF November
JATS (LoveMyTommyBub): TTC #2 for 20 cycles
Kali: TTC Since Oct 2005. IUI x 2 both BFN. First IVF Cycle May 2007 BFN. Second IVF Cycle July/August BFN. Third IVF Oct/Nov 07.Update BFP 7 December 07
KatiesMum: TTC since January 07, hoping for natural BFP or beginning IVF January 08
Kittykatz: TTC since April 06, possible MC Oct 06. Laparoscopy & dye studies Jul/Aug 07, all fine
Laneypossum: TTC 5 Years. MC Jan 2007 Update - BFP 13/1/08
Larazie: trying for #1 since November 2006 & Metforim for PCOS
Leannelizzy: TTC for 21 months, on 3rd IVF/ICSI cycle
Lilith: TTC since Oct 05. lap/hyst. December 06 - all good, 4 IUI cycles
Macca27975: TTC since 2001 3 x AIH cycles - MC 7 wks Jan 04 and 5 wks May 04 - 1st ICSI Cycle Nov/Dec 06 - BFN; Natural cycle between July to Sept 07, no meds - Maybe 2nd ICSI/IVF Cycle Oct/Nov 07
Meljem: TTC 22months. #1 ICSI poor responder; #2 ICSI No fertilisation; #3 ICSI - October - BFN
Meltux: TTC since October 2005 1 x iui, clomid. #1 IVF Oct 2007 - BFN. #1 FET Jan 2008 - ?
Mel W-C : TTC 1 IVF 16 embies 3 FET - BFN, #4 FET Jan 08
Mummynow: TTC #2 since December 2005, #1 ICSI October 07 - BFN, FET Feb.March 08
Pippi: TTC since Sept 2005 (2 years), lap/hyst in feb, starting chinese medicine/natropath in august
Plumptobump: TTC 6 cycles. Clomid cycle #3
Sam&Craig: 3rd cycle IVF, 6th transfer
StarMummy: TTC 15 months, Clomid cycle #6 & Metformin #2 UPDATE - BFP 6/1/08
Teyla: TTC in Jan 06, diagnosed with PCO Feb 07, this is my second cycle on Clomid. UPDATE - BFP 2/1/08
Top78: ttc since sep 2005, endo, lap and now 3rd cycle clomid/iui BFP 28/8
Tomsmel: (Melissa) TTC since July 2004. PCOS and insulin resistance currently on diabex. BFP Sep 07, M/C 4.5wks UPDATE: BFP 1/11/07!
Wantabub: TTC TTC 12+ months with PCOS
Xpectant: TTC Since Oct 2005
Ziggyzena TTC#1 since October 2005

:angel: for all the m/c angels

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meltux

06-01-2008, 17:09

HI....thanks for setting this up Katiesmum.....I think I will be testing around the 31st Jan......depends on the scans and tests for best FET time!!!!!
Good luck this month everyone!!!!!:yelclap:

KatiesMum

06-01-2008, 17:58

Good luck Meltux. I hope that this is the cycle for you.

I have put me down as testing on 2nd .... (which was 4 days ago) as that was the date I was originally testing.....

I am cd 32 (of 27 day cycle) - still no af - have been testing every day .... but :bfn:.

If still no af and still BFN tomorrow morning I will get a blood test.

Till then I am going on the principal of PUPO (pregnant until proven otherwise)

Good luck to everyone :babydust2: :babydust2: :babydust2: :babydust2:

pippi

07-01-2008, 09:19

Thanks for doe calender!!

Please pop me in for 29th Jan....hopeing for a natural miracle this month other wise is back to FS on 31st Jan:fingerscrossed:

Good luck girls

StarMummy

07-01-2008, 09:26

Put me in on the 5th Jan and colour me purple please.

Plus my details need updating- this was month 15, 6th clomid and 2nd metformin thanks

kittykatz

07-01-2008, 11:07

Please put me down for 31st Jan.

Thanks :smiliedance:

kali

07-01-2008, 12:55

woohoo..... January testing! Good luck girls!!! Bring on those BFPs! :smiliedance:

mummynow

07-01-2008, 23:18

Hi to everyone on this thread :wave:

Can I please join you and be added to Jan 31st? This is our 3rd cycle since our unsuccessful ICSI in Sept/Oct. We had to have 2 full cycles off before trying FET but because of the clinics Christmas closure until Jan 15th we actually have had to wait for 3 cycles. Anyway I have been trying a few things to TTC naturally but so far no luck.
:fingerscrossed: we will get :bfp: this month and won't need to go in for FET in Feb!

meltux

08-01-2008, 08:11

Katiesmum - how are you?????Did you end up going for a BT???? It sounds promising and I am hoping and praying for you............:yes:

Mummynow - of course you can join us here...I didn't realise you have waited for 3 cycles! My Fs would've had me straight into an FET but it was christmas and now we are in Jan so it has been one cycle for me! Good luck and will you be doing a natural or supported FET? Mine will be natural with scans and BT's to pinpoint when to put in the embies!

Kali - thanks for popping in! Hope the MS isn't attacking you but it is worth it really heh?
Did you have a good christmas?

Starmummy - CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!!!:yelclap:

Pippi - long time no hear....good luck this month!

Kitty - thought you were having a break from here? I have tried to but it is such a comfort and really hard to stay away from!!!!

Hi to everyone else!!!!Come on the JAN BFP's!!!!:flowerz:

Well I am just hanging out at home as I am still on holidays (another 2weeks yay!!) and the rain seems to have set in for our wet season. I have started some gardening projects which are being dampened by the rain and the housework is all done...ho hum....I will have to call a friend and go to lunch and then a bit of shopping!!!!:flowerz:

mummynow

08-01-2008, 09:15

Thanks Meltux. I don't actually know yet about what sort of cycle I will be having as it is my first FET so we haven't discussed it much witht the clinic. I am suppossed to ring them after the 15th of Jan when they open again to discuss that kind of stuff I think.

KatiesMum

08-01-2008, 13:08

got results of BT today - :bfn: :crying: :crying:

meltux

08-01-2008, 16:53

Katiesmum - :hugs::flowerz::hugs::flowerz:

At least now you know and can move on....I know this isn't easy....but it will help you be positive again !!!!!!

KatiesMum

08-01-2008, 18:12

Hi Meltux

am feeling a bit better this afternoon.

As you say - now that I know for certain I can move on. I am not any worse off than before. I never beleived (until this week) that I would get a natural BFP anyway. I always thought that I would need IVF.

Looking forward to starting the next phase of my journey.

macca27975

09-01-2008, 09:53

:wave: Ladies, I just wanted to pop in and wish everyone all the very best for January. I am sending you all loads of positive vibes and loads of sticky baby dust and lets see the first lots of BFPs for 2008. I do believe 2008 will be a very good year to increase the population :laughing:

As for me, I am out for January as we are starting our down reg IVF cycle and I start jabbing (lucrin) on 20 Jan, so that will mean mid Feb for EPU, but in the meantime I will be checking in one everyone and sending you loads of baby dust and can't wait to see those BFP results :)

Take care

meltux

09-01-2008, 10:45

Good luck Macca!!!!! :flowerz:

AngelHope

09-01-2008, 12:32

Hi lovely ladies!!! :wave:

Hope you all had a wonderful break, and are now looking forward to a very successful TTC year.

Katiesmum, sorry you didn't get off to the start you were hoping for. :hugs: Nevermind, we WILL get there one way or another!

Macca all the best for your new IVF journey darl, may it be a successful one for you.

As for me... well AF decided to finally rear her ugly head on 7th Jan! Can you believe that? A 51 day cycle! Mind you, its almost non-existant which is also totally bizarre for me, as I normally flood for a good four days followed by light bleeding for another three to five. (sorry for the TMI) I'm blaming it on the lap though, and am positive that this cycle will be back to normal and I'll have every good chance to conceive as anyone else. :yes:

I am supposed to go and see my FS at the end of this month, but I think I might postpone it. I don't really see the point in seeing him yet since I've only had one cycle since the op? What do you guys think?

Anyhow, all this aside... I know I shouldn't test on CD24 but can you please put me down for Jan 31 anyway, since I can't bear the thought of not testing this month :laughing: Hopeless I know.

Take care girls, and talk soon.

xx

larazie

09-01-2008, 14:40

:wave:

How is every1?
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all.

Just thought i'd ask who is going to set up a feb chart?? I would but im not on here offen enough to do it.
my AF comes every 5weeks so i miss out on the Jan test chart.

ME(22)ValentineDH(26)
Married 25/11/2006
TTC#1 Since Novemeber 2006
PCOS - Metformin since september 2007

KatiesMum

09-01-2008, 17:01

Hi Everyone ....

Larazie - what I will do is make this one a Jan and Feb calender ..... then can add everyone (myself included :laughing:)

Angelhope - :hugs: - I would still go and see FS - 51 days is incredibly long for a cycle .......

Macca - best of luck for this cycle.....

Meltux - how is your holiday going? Hope you are getting in lots of shopping time.

meltux

09-01-2008, 17:38

Hi:flowerz:

Angelhope....wow!! A 51 day cycle!!! I would be so frustrated!!!!!! When did you have your Lap??

katiesmum - have bought a new book and am chilling out reading! I have been shopping a couple of times but am over it at the moment.

i am feeling a little down at the moment :(as i do my head in waiting for AF to arrive (now is 5 days late) and then finally onto FET!!!! I am really getting sick of this! It is so unfair and I am sick of everyone else not understanding (not on here that is!)......sorry i will be ok....I am just having a bad day!:gloomy:

KatiesMum

09-01-2008, 18:08

Yep - there are so many ups and downs ..... it is definately hard to understand yourself sometimes, never mind expecting anyone else to understand it.....

Wow - 5 days late. Have you tested? maybe you are the one who will get a natural BFP .....

If that is not a chance, I hope af arrives soon for you. She finally arrived for me today (and is an absolute doozy .... has been spending that extra time building up I think!!!!!)

MMMM a book and nice relaxing bath .....mmmmm :goodvibes:

meltux

09-01-2008, 18:48

Yep i tested yesterday afternoon and BFN.....knew it would be but still had a little hope floating around there.....:(

larazie

09-01-2008, 20:54

Kool thats great.
Could u please put me down for Feb 3rd. Af is due on 1st feb though so just hoping she dont come.

ME(22)ValentineDH(26)
Married 25/11/2006
TTC#1 Since Novemeber 2006
PCOS - Metformin since september 2007

kali

09-01-2008, 21:37

Hiya,
Great idea to make a January-February joint calendar. It is possible to edit the thread title too - so it reflects the Jan/Feb thing. Maybe that's a good idea?

mummynow

09-01-2008, 23:03

I'm so glad you added February to this thread calendar too..... Can you please move me from the 31st of Jan to the 1st of Feb??

Cheers ;)

macca27975

10-01-2008, 08:26

Angelhope - Wow a 51 day cycle, but it is great that AF is finally here and now you can try again :) I think you could be right, things like Laps can put this out of wack, but it is only a one off thing. It is up to you, but I would see your fs just for an update on how things are going and if you haven't already maybe get the results from your lap. My fs suggests a chat every 3 months, so we go back to him in March, and I am hoping for his OB advice this time :fingerscrossed: I wish you all the very best and sending you lots of positive vibes and lots of baby dust.

Katiesmum - That is so great that you are making this thread into a Jan/Feb calender. Heres hoping I can be testing at the end of Feb. Bring on those BFPs :babydust2:

meltux - I am sorry you are feeling a little down at the moment :hugs:You be sad if you feel like it, have a good cry, it helps, even though it sounds crazy it does help. It is true what you say, it is not fair, but this journey we are on will make us stronger and when we do finally get out little miracle it will be wonderful and for what we have been through we will be stronger mummies and daddies. I know it is hard and I have my down days often too, but try and stay strong and just remember it is the hormones making you feel the way you do. Take care and all the very best :)

To everyone that is testing in either Jan or Feb, I wish you all the very best and I am sending you all lots of positive vibes and lots of baby dust. I believe 2008 is a great year to increase the population :laughing: Bring on those BFP's

As for me, just sitting back and relaxing on the last few days of my holidays, I go back to work on Monday, even though I love my job I would also love to work from home or not work at all (hee hee) Also counting down the days till my first BT, which is next Friday, so depending on the results have to say, I could be starting this IVF cycle about 20 Jan, very exciting but also very scary at the same time (hee hee)

AngelHope

10-01-2008, 20:05

Heya girls :wave:

Macca: I sooo envy you having the extra week off. I made the mistake of going back to work yesterday and man am I regretting it!! It's like an oven in my office (our only air con is outside my door) and with there being a couple of consecutive days of heat, it's totally unbearable! I think I could get used to retirement pretttty easy. :laughing:

Katiesmum: Could you please add me to 4th Feb darl? Thank you!

Meltux: Any sign of the wicked witch yet? Isn't it typical that when you want her to show, she goes on holiday!!! So sooo frustrating!! :banghead:

Well as for me, I've decided to keep my appt with the FS. AF really hasn't eventuated, in fact I would call it just spotting rather than flow so I don't even know what to do. It's totally different to the spotting I got pre-laporoscopy though. Very light in colour and only there when I wipe (sorry for the TMI guys) It's stopped now anyway which again, is weird. Sooo I guess I better go and find out what on earths going on. Normally if I go later than 24-26 days I absolutely flood even worse than usual, so this is just bizarre after so long a cycle.

Well I've gotta go pack for another weekend away, so I'll say adieu. Hope everyone's well.

Speak soon. :hugs:

xx

ziggyzena

10-01-2008, 21:21

Hi all:wave: Happy new year to you all!!!

Thanks for doing the thread katiesmum!!
Kali its lovely you popped in to say hi!!

Can you please put me down for the 15th jan!

I am on cd 25 and i have a 30 day cycle, I had a tiny tiny tiny smear of pinkish discharge this morning and then nothing all day and tonight when i went to the loo i had the tiniest little blood clot i have ever seen in my life!!! I have a little bit of af pain but not like normal af pains!!

Could this be implantation????

Has anyone had implantation before and was it similar to this???

Trying not to get excited but very hopefull!!!:fingerscrossed:

meltux

12-01-2008, 09:37

Hi everyone:flowerz:
i am in the middle of something very important...being a lazy bum on holidays so this will be quick.....:p
I am on CD36 and I "think" I had a spot this morning so that means Af and that means i can get onto starting natural FET ASAP!!!!!!!!:smiliedance: (weirdly happy for AF)

Hope we are all well...when I am done being lazy, I will write some personals!!!!!

eve

14-01-2008, 09:23

Hi Girls,

Happy New Year to you all and all the best for loads of BFP's in 2008!!

I've been MIA for a while, i've had rellies stayin over the holidays so its been pretty hectic to say the least. Not much to report, can you please put me down for testing on 28th?

kittykatz

14-01-2008, 09:58

Hi Ladies

Not much to report here, waiting to O this week. Trying to focus on loosing weight and improving my diet. I was doing really well but got slack over xmas :o.

I'm not actually expecting a BFP this half of the year, not because i'm being negative, but just really think my body is telling me it needs some attention!

I'm testing 31st Jan and 29th Feb, if i could be added to the calendar.

Good luck everybody :smiliedance::babydust2:

larazie

14-01-2008, 10:16

kittykatz- Dont worry, I think most of us got bit lazy over xmas lol.
But its a new year & it shouldnt take long to get back into those less lazy habbits.

ME(22)ValentineDH(26)
Married 25/11/2006
TTC#1 Since November 2006
PCOS-Metformin Since Sept 2007

ziggyzena

14-01-2008, 14:12

Hi all:wave:

KM can you please put me down to test on the 9th feb!

Going to be soooo positive this month don't want any negative thoughts or vibes from espescially work related colleges it is all about me for a change all me me me!!!

This is going to be my month!!!!

And hopefully everyone else gets there BFP too!!:wizard::wizard: spread this baby magic all over this site!!!! Goodluck for a fabulous february!!!

KatiesMum

14-01-2008, 22:35

Ok. Have updated everyone

Now for all the BFP's. We have started off pretty well I think .....

Keep them coming.....

willynilly

15-01-2008, 00:03

Sorry to be a pain but can any of you ladies interpret this for me??
Do you think I O'ed on the 3rd of Jan or am I still waiting??

http://www.fertilityfriend.com/journal/rev9Zhu12.png

meltux

15-01-2008, 08:32

Willynilly - I don't think you have O'd yet....maybe on the first rise but then temps go back down and this can mean no O yet as temps should stay high at least 3 days in a row and so forth.....in saying that...keep BDing all the while!!!:goodvibes:

Ziggy - good luck this month!!!!!!!!!!!:smiliedance: for your BFP in advance!!!

Kitty - I too was a lazy bum over the silly season but am now back into it...not too hard tho as we are doing FET at the end of the month. i am just staying healthy really with some exercise and healthy choices in diet (although ate some naughty foods on the weekend..he he) All is good and good luck!!!

hey to everyone else...we are a little quiet here lately!!:flowerz:

mummynow

15-01-2008, 10:54

hey to everyone else...we are a little quiet here lately!!:flowerz:

Sorry - I'm on CD15 today - Busy time of the month for me IYKWIM....

Gotta spend time with DH :valentine: ..... You guys are great but I don't think you can get me Preggers :laughing:

meltux

15-01-2008, 14:46

Mummynow - he he....:D

AngelHope

16-01-2008, 09:44

Hmmmm ok...

update on my crazy cycle....

Kept an appt I made with my GP (tho shes also a trained gyno) and asked her what on earth is going on, and is a 50 day cycle post laperoscopy normal along with having a near non-existant AF after a seemingly normal one straight after the op, and she said no. She then asked me if I'd tested for pregnancy to which I told her
something I haven't told you guys coz I didn't believe the result (given that I'm CD 10 without ovulating if you count my last bleed as AF which I did, so physically not possible)
was that I got faint positives on both an internet cheapie and a Pregnosis test yesterday.

GP agreed that it was a faint positive, not an evap line, so I think that just added to her theory that its miscarriage. So she's sent me to have a blood test to see if I've miscarried?:confused:

You know what though? I don't really see the point in knowing. And I'm not sure I wanna phone and find out :gloomy:

Sorry for the rant.

Hope everyone else is well.

x

AngelHope

16-01-2008, 09:47

Sorry,

also wanted to say a big congrats to all our :bfp: ladies. What a lovely way to start our testing calendar. :hugs:

kittykatz

16-01-2008, 09:56

:hugs: Angelhope. I've wondered that in the past to, is it worth knowing I was pregnant to hold onto the hope it should happen again, or would I be better of with the pain of not knowing.

I really feel for you. I guess if anything a blood test will give you some answers as to what is going on with the cycle.

:hugs:

KatiesMum

16-01-2008, 10:14

:hugs: :hugs: :hugs: Angelhope.

kali

16-01-2008, 22:04

Hi all. Sorry I haven't posted lately. I'm still in Singapore and its a bit hard to get on bubhub.

Yay for all those BFPs already!! That's great news... a good record for the long term thread. :yelclap:

Angelhope: :hugs: I'm sorry you're going through this. Did you get your BT results? So hard.... I hope you at least get some answers.

Meltux: How's you're FET cycle going?? Where are you up to? Are you doing a natural FET cycle?

:wave: to everyone else....

I'm fine. Had a bit more spotting on Monday and Tuesday but its gone again today. I have another scan on Friday mornign to check all is OK - I will be 10 weeks PG on Friday. I just cant wait till I'm past the magic 12 week mark so I can stop worrying. I am now offficially a fatty barrel. :D My waist seems to have disappeared this week and I look ... well not pregnant.... just like a rolly polly round barrel! :p

kittykatz

16-01-2008, 22:31

:wave: Hi Kali

Wow, that has gone so quickly!! I love hearing your updates, so glad things are going well for you.

You'll be popping out a bub before you know it!! :laughing:

ziggyzena

17-01-2008, 22:09

Hi all:wave:
Meltux thanks for the good positive vibes!!! Where are you up to at the moment???

Kali Glad you are having a fabulous time!!! Love how you keep popping in to let us now how you are going!!!

AngelHope Have you had the blood test yet??? :hugs:xxx

Fantastic we get to see some BFP's WOW!!!!

I am well just finished af today soooo bd here we come no stopping this month:thumbsup:

meltux

18-01-2008, 09:42

kali - GREAT to hear from you!!! I cannot believe how quickly time has gone....you are nearly 1/3 of the way to meeting your little one!!!:flowerz:

Angelhope - How terrible for you! I am so sorry you are feeling so low.....I am sending some:valentine: your way!!!!!

Ziggy - Have fun Bding......:thumbsup: I am on CD7 and going for a scan next Wed...we are doing a natural FET and have :fingerscrossed:

Hey to everyone else...hope we are all well!!!:wave:

KatiesMum

18-01-2008, 10:35

Hi Everyone

meltux - good luck for your scans. .... heres hoping your FET is the last one for you.

Kali - great to hear from you. Was reading somewhere else that you have another scan today (I think!!!) hope it goes well for you and bubba is stuck in there tight and happy

Everyone else - Hi and good luck.....

:babydust2::babydust2::babydust2::babydust2::babyd ust2::babydust2::babydust2:

meltux

18-01-2008, 12:20

katiesmum - thanks...I have :sunshine: in my days giving :goodvibes: for a good result!!!!

AngelHope

18-01-2008, 15:22

hullo lovely ladies :wave:

Good news! No sign of a miscarriage or pregnancy or anything else! Doc was wrong (yay!) and it just seems that my cycles are out of wack due to my ever declining calcium levels. Ok that parts not so great, but at least now I can get back to positive thoughts! :smiliedance:

Thank you all so much for your support and hugs. :hugs:

Meltux.. SO excited for you. Just think! This is gonna be it! :yes:

Ziggy... keep the noise down, I can hear you from here! :D

Kali.... do hurry back and confirm that all is going well for you and snugasabuginarug!

Katiesmum & Kitty... how are you guys going this month?

Hope everyone is well, and I'll catch up with you all soon. Sorry to :ecomcity: and run but I have to leave work early today so lots to do. Just wanted to pass on my better news.

Thanks again sweet girls for caring.
x

ziggyzena

18-01-2008, 20:46

Meltux, if you don't mind me asking what is natural FET???

larazie

19-01-2008, 15:07

Hi Ladies

Well im in the 2ww as i was due to ovulate yesterday, but i had pains the couple days b4 so im not actually sure what day i ovulated as i dont do anything to check like temp or check CM that much even though it was shinny on the toilet paper the last 2 days (sorry if its bit too much info lol).
I have my gyno appoinment on the 30th of jan so we will see what happens then.

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ME(22):valentine:DH(26)
Married 25/11/2006
TTC#1 Since November 2006
PCOS-Metformin since Sept 2007

meltux

20-01-2008, 08:21

mummynow

20-01-2008, 10:23

Hi girls :wave:. I am CD20 today and I may have O'd on CD16. My temps have been all over the place this month. Anyone have any suggestions:

http://www.mycycle.com/home/XHWPA (http://www.mycycle.com/home/XHWPA)

I have not taken clomid this time so I have been completely on my own in that regard. I know there was a big temp dip on CD9 but that was likely to be due to the fact that I went to bed with only a sheet on and the ceiling fan on full blast as that day had been really hot. Then the outside temp dropped right off for a milder day the next day and when I woke at 6.30 to take my temp I was really cold and shivering :eek:

I am trusting the OPK's this month more than the temps as we have had such a mix of weather - Days between 20-44 degrees and nights between 15-30 degrees. How's my body temp supposed to cope with that :confused:

If AF arrives (due around Jan 31st) then we are moving onto our first FET cycle. My FS has recommended an Estrodiol Valerate cycle (hormone supported). Sounds a bit scary really :(

Meltux - Good luck with you Natural FET :fingerscrossed:

Angelhope - Congratulations on your positive news from those test results :D

ziggyzena

20-01-2008, 18:13

Hey gals!!!!:flowerz:

Angelhope - it does feel fantastic to move on and now you can focus on getting things right for your BFP!!!! YAY!!!

Larazie - hope you've been bding as much as possible!!:D Good luck with your TWW and try to stay sane (yer right...coming from the insane here!! he he)

Ziggy - Natural FET is a Frozen Embryo Transfer but without any medication/ hormones etc.....your body does its natural thing and they time it right for a transfer after you ovulate...we have three embies on ice:chillpill: after our IVF. I ovulate, our eggies fertilised well but just no BFP ....yet!!! So FS suggested a natural FET as they have had some great results and he thinks I am in with a chance!!!:fingerscrossed:
So I am taking herbs and eating foods to help with hormones, levels, blood lining etc (you can't take these with IVF hormones) and I feel really good...sleeping well, energy etc. So now I start with scans to see any follies developing, the thickness of lining etc and then maybe a bt to check levels....oh and the OPK's to detect LH surge...sorry I have babbled on a bit:ecomcity: I feel good about this tho:bee:

Wow thanks for explaining that to me!! Sounds fantastic, I wish you all the best goodluck for your scan on wednesday!!!

I have just started taking blackmores conceive well gold its a pre conception vitamin newish on the market, and hubby is on a sustained release multi vitamin, so that should fill in time till end of the year when we start our ivf adventure! "We won't have to do the whole ivf experience though!!! " THATS MY POSITIVE THOUGHTS SPEAKING OUT ALOUD!!!!!

Angelhope keep positive xx Fabulous february here we all come with our BFP'S!!!!

larazie

20-01-2008, 19:08

meltux- Yeah been BD every 2nd day for the last 2weeks so im hoping that will be enough to catch this egg or these eggs..we will see in next 2weeks hey.

ME(22):valentine:DH(26)
Married 25/11/2006
TTC#1 Since November 2006
PCOS-Metformin Since sept 2007

kali

20-01-2008, 23:32

Hi ladies. Hope all is well with everyone?

Angelhope: Great! I"m so pleased that the tests showed that it wasn't a missed m/c. Has AF showed? I think the laps do just muck our systems around unfortunately - but it will settle. :yes:

Meltux: have you had your first scan yet? I've lost track. Or is it tomorrow? Yay...! Are you having one or two put back?

Mummynow: Sorry I don't know anything about fertilityfriend. I feel like its been so long since I was trying naturally (having spent a year with IVF) i forgot how it all works!! I guess as long as you BD every second day then your bases are covered anyway.

Larazie: yes... good luck with the TWW!!! Have fingers and toes crossed for you.

Ziggy: Did you say you wouldn't be moving to IVF till end of this year? I really hope you get your BFP before then. The vitamins are good. Make sure your DH eats lots of green veges - anti-oxidents in them are good for his spermies. And no alchohol or smoking for him either ;). Actually there is a new vitamin coming out in Febraury called 'Menevit' which has shown in trials to be very effective in helping male fertility. Its made by the same bunch who do 'Elevit' for women.

:wave: Katiesmum & kitty. How are you guys going?

Me: Had another scan on Friday morning and all seems to be going well. Bubba is growing (although 3days behind in size - but DH reckons the doctor didn't measure properly on the scan). It measures 3cm... so tiny! So, I just have to hang in there for my 12 week scan on 4th February. Then I might stop worrying! :p
Had my first official spew :barf: last night - haven't so far had any morning sickness. But I think it was just a
bad curry :D

mummynow

21-01-2008, 16:59

Mummynow: Sorry I don't know anything about fertilityfriend. I feel like its been so long since I was trying naturally (having spent a year with IVF) i forgot how it all works!! I guess as long as you BD every second day then your bases are covered anyway.

Oh dear Kali... looks like M/S may have reared it's ugly head... gee I'm jealous :D

I don't do fertility friend. I don't like it and it doesn't seem to like me. It's only as reliable as the information you feed into it and as my body is equally as unreliable, poor FF cannot be very accurate with what happening with me.

I use mycycle.com ... It is purely to record your data and then it's up to you to interpret it or show your FS. As I have many, many cycles experience to draw from I prefer this method.

KatiesMum

22-01-2008, 11:14

meltux

22-01-2008, 11:19

hey Katiesmum - good luck with your FS appointment today...was it to ralk about IVF????? Or are you actually starting??? How exciting for you yet daunting at the same time I am sure! Thinking of you mate.

I haven't heard from helenw for a while...she was taking time out to get fitter and healthier etc then do another cycle later on....not sure when.

Yay Kali for your scan showing all is great...so is it time now to be able to tell everyone or have you already done this? I'm not sure i could wait....i am too bad at keeping secrets but after all of this I suppose it has made it easier to keep things private...I am going for my scan tomorrow (Wed) and I think we will be putting two back..i am yet to discuss this with Fs.

hey everyone else:flowerz:

HelenHasTwins

22-01-2008, 11:40

Hi Everyone

Hope you are all good....will get on and do some personals tonight.

Has anyone heard from Helenwantsabub? Hope you are ok hun.....

Am seeing FS today to start the IVF roller coaster ....am very excited and very nervous.

Hi Girls,

I am ok, I have been popping in here from time to time to see how you all are going, but thanks for caring...

My FS rang the other day she has changed clinic's from City Fertility Clinic to Queensland Fertility Group.....I am happy with this as I have heard good things about QFG and it doesn't really matter as I would follow my FS anywhere , she is fantastic and very supportive....

She wants me to have another laparoscopy before our next IVF as my ovaries are up to high again, that is why we had a hard time collecting the eggs last time....

So I am starting boot camp again in Feb for 6 weeks , two nights a week, so when I finish that I will go in for the Lap , then we will do our next cycle around May?

I have lost 3kg since xmas, but have been a bit slack with the gym....so I will get on top of that...I am down to 86kg now:yelclap: my goal is 70kg I know it is alot but I am positive I can achieve it...

Thanks Katiesmum, Meltux for caring, how are you both going?

Kali, how are you doing darl, sounds very exciting seeing your little bubba on the screen...

Big:wave: to everyone else....

Oh and I had some exciting news last night, looks like DH and I are going to IRELAND!!!!!! in July for DH's best friends wedding....( I have only met him twice as he moved there years ago when he fell in love on holidays)....I have never been overseas , so I am very excited, going to get our passport applications today.....

Take care and I will be popping in to see how you all are and giving updates on my weight loss..

Helen xxxx

meltux

23-01-2008, 08:34

Yay HelenW - it is great to hear from you!!! It sounds like you are doing really well with the fitness and health!!! Also how wonderful to be going to Ireland...one place I would LOVE to see!!!! By the sounds of it May will be here before you know it!!!!! Good luck and stay in touch!!:flowerz:

KatiesMum

23-01-2008, 10:22

Hi Everyone

HelenW - great to hear from you. Glad things are going well for you ... a new clinic can be good, I realise it is the same FS (which is great - IKWYM about following - I would go anywhere with mine) but each clinic does things differently, so maybe a change will be good. Ireland sounds awesome!!!!!

Hi Meltux - how are things going so far. How was your scan today? Is your FS ok with putting in 2 embies?

Hi everyone else.....hope your day (and month) is going great.

I went to see FS yesterday ........and I start next cycle!!!! As soon as I get af!!!! I have never wanted af to come in such a hurry in all my life. DH is away (I am o'ing in the next day or 2) so I know there is no chance of a natural BFP.

Doing a short cycle too .....so take lucrin and puregon on day 2 and epu 14 or so days later!!!!

I am so excited!!!!! :smiliedance::smiliedance::smiliedance::smiliedanc e::smiliedance::smiliedance:

HelenHasTwins

23-01-2008, 10:24

:smiliedance:Fantastic news Julie...I will be defiantly coming in to check on your progress....:fingerscrossed:

Helen xx

meltux

23-01-2008, 18:50

helenw - love the avatar....bye Heath!!!:(

katiesmum - yay for starting your cycle so soon! When is Af due????

As for me my scan went well. Fs was happy with a 9mm lining and a dominant follie on the left at 14mm BUT (and there is always a "but" when things are going well with an IVF cycle!) because of the public holiday on Monday, I may not be able to have an FET as the scientist won't be in on the MOnday to defrost for TUESDAY FET!!!:hair:
Unless my LH surge is a bit later (Sunday) then the cycle will be cancelled!!!!
Oh well I knew from the beginning when doing a natural FET that this could happen!! BUt can't help but feel a little disappointed:(

HelenHasTwins

23-01-2008, 18:59

That really stinks Meltux :thumbsdown: Here hoping your LH does not surge until Sunday:fingerscrossed:

kittykatz

23-01-2008, 19:17

Meltux, that is so disappointing :no:

KatiesMum

23-01-2008, 19:21

Meltux - huge :hugs:. CAncelled cycle sux

Well my planned cycle was the shortest in history!!!! now cancelled

FS just rang - got BT results back. I have elevated platelets and they dont want to stuff me full of drugs till its sorted. have to have another test in 2 weeks and if still elevated I will have to see a blood specialist ?????? not sure what all that means..... but very unhappy :hissy: :gloomy: :hair: :geek:

meltux

23-01-2008, 20:02

Katiesmum - oh no!!!!!:hair: What is an elevated platelet? I am soooo sorry that this has caused you disappointment! :hugs: back to you too!!!!

Kittykatz and HelenW - yes.....I am frustrated as I am sure Katiesmum is too esp when you get so excited to be on a "plan"!!! But Dh and I will be able to BD as much as we like now and have a good weekend!! (he he sorry TMI):goodvibes:

KatiesMum

23-01-2008, 20:29

I have no idea. Platelets are a componant of your bloood, and I assume you are meant to have x amount per ml of blood ...and my count is higher than normal.

Dont know what this means. FS said it could be just my body fighting of a cold or something which is why they test again in 2 weeks. If it is still high, then that is a problem and I have to see some kind of specialist before doing IVF.

Not happy!!

and DH is still away, so I dont even have a shoulder to cry on.....and I am o'ing now so no chance of a natural BFP ....:gloomy: :gloomy::gloomy:

:fingerscrossed: :fingerscrossed::fingerscrossed: for you that your LH surge is not till Sunday so they can still do your transfer.

kali

23-01-2008, 22:46

Just popped in to see katiesmum and meltux's news.

Katiesmum: Oh what a bugger! I'm so sorry. I know how frustrating it is having a cycle delayed as its such a good feeling actually moving ahead with treatment. I'm so upset for you. When does DH get back? You poor love.... sound like you need a hug. :hugs: Hope the platelettes thing is just temporary. :fingerscrossed:

Meltux: Oh no! :fingerscrossed::fingerscrossed: that the surge holds off for you! Honestly, they should have thought of the public holiday thing and warned you! Sometimes I think these clinics have no idea how stressful these situations are for IVF girls and its not that easy to 'just wait another month'. Hang in there...

Helenw: Yay for more bootcamp! Great to see you back - I know you were so good on it last time. You will lose that weight! You are so patient waiting till May. Good on you - and it will come around in no time I'm sure. Cool about the Ireland trip! I've never been but hear it is beautiful and the Irish are such lovely people. Yay for you! You will have a fab time. Will you go anywhere else while youa re there? I think you'll have a flight stop over in London at least so you should do that.

larazie

24-01-2008, 09:20

:wave: Hello to all...

How is every1 going??

Only 1 more week to go til we go back to the Gyno & I can't wait so we can get this ball rolling even faster & further than me just being on metformin.

Last night I had a dream that I did a preg test & I got 2 blue lines...I dont know if i should go & test straight away or just wait til testing day (3rd feb) as it could be a sign. Guess waiting til testing day might be the go as i dont want to get dissappointed in case i get the :bfn:from testing too early.

Me(22):valentine:DH(26)
Married 25/11/2006
TTC#1 Since November 2006
PCOS-Metformin Since sept 2007

pippi

24-01-2008, 16:17

OH wow, havnt checked in for awhile and looky here....BFP's!!!! Congrats ladies!!! very exciting! Hoping im next in a few days :fingerscrossed:

kittykatz

24-01-2008, 16:20

Hi Katiesmum

Can you please move my testing dates. Remove 31st Jan and 29th of Feb and replace with 4th Feb. I O'd late this cycle.

Muah!

AngelHope

25-01-2008, 13:25

Hi lovely ladies :wave:

Meltux & Katiesmum :hugs::hugs: Am very sorry to hear your cycles aren't going 'as planned'. Grrr so very frustrating for you both. Why can't this stinking whole conception thing be easy??? :hissy:

Larazie.. drop that HPT!!! Come on, try and hang in there and wait (says me :D) Oops hang on a second.. that makes me the biggest hypocrite on the face of the earth. I think I'll shut up now. haha! Serial POAS people like my good self really shouldn't suggest waiting.

Well girls... I have some not good news. I kept my FS appointment yesterday, and just as well I did! It would seem he wasn't totally upfront with all information as I lay recovering post surgery.... See... the thing he had told me was that my right ovary was blocked by endometriosis, which has now been removed. So that was like a big YAY and thought, this has got to have increased my chances and goes a long way to explaining my sudden infertility over the last 3 years...

OK thats good..

til yesterday he explains to me that not only was my right ovary blocked, but also my left tube is completely stuffed. Ok.. 'stuffed' not being the word he used, but you catch my drift. Hmm well DUH no wonder I didn't conceive, i had probs on both sides. The only thing is, the tube can't be fixed.

In fact he even said that if after the next few months I hadn't conceived naturally (of which I no longer hold any hope of), and IF i decided to go down the path of IVF, that they would have to remove that left tube completely to increase my chances!!!

So you see what I'm saying here. If they would have to remove it to assist assisted conception, how or why on earth would they think I could ever do it naturally? And why didn't he just remove it then and there while he was in there? I am SO hurt/angry/disappointed right now. And to be honest I'm totally not dealing with it at all.

Anyhow, thats enough of a rant from me... actually that seems to be all I do on here lately! :o Sorry about that.

I hope everyone else is well, and that things are travelling a little more smoothly with you all.

Take care sweeties!
x

kittykatz

25-01-2008, 13:29

Angelhope, that is just aweful. I don't blame you for having trouble coping. :hugs:

KatiesMum

25-01-2008, 14:36

Hi All

Angelhope ....endo is a funny thing .... it often will cause infertility, but when removed your natural fertility is returned ......in fact lots and lots of women fall pg naturally within 4-6 months after having a lap.

That would be I'm assuming from your right ovary ..... if your left tube is titally blocked then obviously that will reduce your chances a little .... but I am a bit confused as to why they wnat to remove it before doing IVF?

I have quite severe endo and substantially blocked tubes ....my FS said we would need IVF as my chances of natural conception were very slim. I fell pg naturally 3 months after lap !!!!!

Have had another lap 6 months ago and have not been as lucky....but am starting IVF soon ....but certainly nothing has been mentioned about removing my tubes!!!!

PM me if you want to talk .....

Huge :hugs::hugs::hugs::hugs::hugs::hugs:

kali

25-01-2008, 15:15

Oh Angelhope! I just read your post. You poor old thing!:hugs::hugs:

I don't know enough about blocked tubes to advise, but it sounds like Katiesmum has similar issues so great that you can talk to her. Sounds extreme though removing a tube. IVF essentially 'bypasses' the tubes so not entirely sure....

I guess he didn't remove it while you were having the lap as its fairly drastic and would have needed your permission.
But I wonder if a second opinion might be in order? Or maybe a phone call to him to ask some more questions about why it would need to be removed for IVF.

I'm not sure of your age... are you mid-30s? If so, then speaking from personal experience, I wouldn't leave the move to IVF any longer as it gets so much more difficult the longer you wait. I started trying to TTC at 35 and before I knew it I was 38 and doing IVF and being told by FS that my odds of conception have dropped off substantially. If i want a second bubba I will be 40 by the time we can try again (I'll be 39 when I have this bubba). Hope its OK to say all this....

But: At least you know where you stand now, and why you' haven't conceived naturally. And IVF has good success rates.... so you can now have a plan! Its so hard I know..... sending you lots of :hugs::hugs:

Mel W-C

25-01-2008, 15:18

hi, have just done FET #4 and will be testing on 4/2.

congrats to all the BFP so far

kali

25-01-2008, 16:39

Hi Angelhope: I was just doing a google on blocked tubes removal and IVF and came up with a couple of articles. Not sure if this is the condition your FS identified?

http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/removing-blocked-tubes-before-ivf.html

http://www.abington-repromed.com/academic_papers/pdfs/fallopian.pdf

Hope this helps. I'm so sorry this is happening to you.

ziggyzena

25-01-2008, 22:13

Oh Angelhope how terrible!!!:hugs: all the hugs to the moon and back.....

Kali thanks for finding those websites they were very helpfull to me too, i also have both blocked tubes and endo which comes and goes which is strange... so it will be interesting to see what my gyno says leading up to ivf i have an appointment on the 25 of feb

Angel hope my thoughts are with youxxx massive decision you just have to work out how much natural trying you can take with the risk... I am a risk taker, I am giving it till end of year.. Will let you know what my gyno says it will be interesting to see if he says the same thing as yours did!!!:hugs::hugs:

Grace3

27-01-2008, 16:06

Well some of you know already,

But on Friday I got a :bfp: on 10DPO.

I'm praying that our beautiful little bubba hangs around for 9 months.

Hoping that you all come to join me in the due in October thread. I don't want to be alone :(

KatiesMum

27-01-2008, 16:17

Whoops Gracie ....I forgot I need to colour you PURPLE!!!! :baby:

YIPEE!!!!! :smiliedance::smiliedance::smiliedance::smiliedanc e::smiliedance::smiliedance:

Grace3

27-01-2008, 16:19

Thanks Katiesmum,

But please don't leave me lonely in the October thread, please join me.

meltux

30-01-2008, 09:01

Congrats to you Grace3!!!!!

hey everyone...unfortunately I am back at work and will have to write personals later on tonight!!
Hope we are all well....:flowerz:

pippi

30-01-2008, 10:19

Congrats Grace3!!!!!!!:smiliedance:

BFN for me today ladies.....

KatiesMum

30-01-2008, 13:30

Huge :hugs: Pippi.

I have BT's in another week to see if I can go ahead this cycle......:fingerscrossed: all will be ok.

Pick up drugs and learn to do injections tomorrow so will be ready ....as af is due next week.....

kali

30-01-2008, 18:16

Congratulations Grace3 on your BFP!!! :yelclap:

Pippi: I'm so sorry to hear about your BFN. I was reading your diary and was feeling so sad for you. I hope your FS appointment goes well. IVF, if that's what FS ends up recommending isn't as bad as all that (ok, ok... i have short memory... :) ) In fact I found it really positive to be doing something after so long trying naturally and failing. Anyway, just sending you some hugs :hugs: and hope you get some answers soon.

Katiesmum: Yay for collecting drugs!! :smiliedance: I really hope that the BT comes up good and you can start jabbing!

Meltux: hope you are feeling OK after the long weekend delay. Hope the next few weeks pass quickly.

Angelhope: hope you are doing OK?

Ziggyzena: Great to hear from you! :wave:

Wonder where the other girls are? ... Helenw, Lilith, Helenmac, Macca.... hope they haven't abandoned us...

I haven't been on much folks. Am still in Singapore working. Don't have internet at home and I'm on tight deadlines so cant get on much to bubhub. Well, 12 weeks on Friday. I have my important 12 weeks scan (for downs syndrome etc) on Monday so feeling nervous about that - but will be a great milestone if all OK as we can finally start telling people. That will be weird though. Only my mum and one of my (four) brothers knows so far. It will be strange as its been 'our little secret' till now.

Well, MS finally kicked in from last week. :barf: everynight after dinner. Lovely!

Am so exhausted too and struggling more than usual in the tropical heat here. I just woke up from a little power-nap here at my desk. Thank goodness I can shut my office door and put my feet on the desk for a quick nap!

HelenHasTwins

30-01-2008, 23:34

Hi ya Kali, I am still lurking around...I would never abandon this thread...:laughing:

Congatulations Grace3....sorry it is a bit late....

Girls I have been hanging in the weight loss for IVF thread....feel free to come and join us if you want....

I am watching this thread...waiting for you all to start cycle's etc...I will be here to support as you have all been here for me.....:thumbsup:

mummynow

31-01-2008, 08:48

Congratulations Grace3 :yelclap:

Katie's mum - Can you please remove me from Feb 1st..... I'm out :hissy:

AF arrived 1pm yesterday. So today is CD1 and I am calling my clinic after 10am (their rules) to find out when they want me in for BT's and meds etc. Doing "Estrodiol Valerate FET" this month.

Grace3

31-01-2008, 08:52

Oh thank you for all the well wishes and congrats ;)

I'm trying really hard to stay positive about his pregnancy.

Hope you gals can feel my positive energy and vibes.

:goodvibes:

:goodvibes:

eve

31-01-2008, 12:39

Sorry i've been MIA for a while. Trying not to think about ttc and had a bit of a break from it all for the past month. I had a bit of spotting for 3 days around O and pretty sore where I had my tube removed so I was a bit worried and convinced that I was O'ing from that side and it was a wasted month - however, im 3 days late and still no sign of af so fingers crossed.

Congrats everyone who got their long awaited BFP's. Great to see all the purple on the board!

Kali - im loving that your still popping in and giving us updates in your pregnancy, its very exciting. Not so great that MS has kicked in but it's all worth it - good luck with your 12 week scan, it'll be amazing seeing bubs on the screen!

Meltux - how's things going?

Hi everyone else, hope your all in good spirits and feeling positive about 2008!

kittykatz

31-01-2008, 13:36

Hi Eve :wave:

OMG AF is 3 days late? how exciting. Is it ever late? When are you testing?

eve

31-01-2008, 14:26

Hey KittyKatz - I'm normally 28 days - although last month I was 26 days, that was a first!! The only time i've been this late is when i've been pregnant. I'll stop and buy a test on the way home tonight :fingerscrossed: How's things with you, i've not been on for a while?

Grace3

31-01-2008, 14:32

kittykatz

31-01-2008, 14:35

eve

31-01-2008, 14:45

KittyKatz - I know what you mean - but the time passes so quickly, ive been ttc for almost 5 years. Stay positive and full of hope - i was booked in for IUI last year and got my first BFP naturally the month before it! I've also had 2 m/c like you which is making me a bit sceptical and taking the excitement away a bit....anyway, fingers crossed for my HPT tonight and i'll keep you posted.

Grace - Thanks for your message and a big congrats on your BFP:smiliedance:

Grace3

31-01-2008, 15:20

Wow, good luck!

What has been happening with me? Not much! But i have been having acupuncture and taking chinese herbs and my general and mental health has increased massively.

I'm getting a bit scared getting closer to the TTC for 2 years mark in April, but i just keep telling myself this is only my 5th month of charting and my 4th month of balanced cycles.

My acupuncturist would like me to take herbs for the well being of the baby, I'm unsure cause my Dr. has told me to be extremely careful, will you continue the herbs when your :bfp: arrives.

kittykatz

31-01-2008, 15:30

That is a good question. Mine are in capsule form and specifically for fertility. She said they help prevent miscarriage and are safe in early pregnancy. Because i trust her, i will trust her recommendations. If she has a safe herb concoction for pregnancy i will try it, but she also makes homeopathic drops and sells naturopath products so she will probably recommend something different.

I will definately continue with acupuncture to help with morning sickness and throughout the pregnancy. I am confident with my practitioner, as she has been practicing since the 70's but still continues to study and attend conferences etc to update her skills and knowledge.

That was a novel of an answer!! I guess i will say, yes, but only if my GP/Gyno are happy with it. Thankfully they are all wonderful helpful women who work in conjunction with each other. My own health and wellbeing task force!!

Grace3

31-01-2008, 15:34

kittykatz

31-01-2008, 16:03

It is very difficult. And a lot of Dr's a sceptical about alternative therapy. It is all a bit scary though, i do agree (especially after trying so long to concieve you wouldn't want to do ANYTHING to risk it).

My herbs are $25 and consultation $55. i have an appt on saturday too! :D:smiliedance::flowerz:

larazie

31-01-2008, 22:50

:wave:

AF turned up today so u can put my name in Green as a :bfn:.
I have to go for bloods on day 23of cycle to determin if i am actually ovulating eventhough AF is regular (round 35day cycle give or take a day). If im not ovulatin i will be put on to Clomid but if i am ovulating we will have to wait a couple more cycles to see if nature works but if still dont fall preg then ill be put on to clomid.

________________________________
ME(22):valentine:DH(26)
Married 25/11/2006
TTC#1 Since November 2006
PCOS-Metformin since Sept 2007

HelenHasTwins

01-02-2008, 09:05

:hugs: Larazie....at least once you have your BT done they will find out what is going on.....clomid might just do the tread:fingerscrossed:

Mel W-C

02-02-2008, 17:59

hi can you colour me green please its a BFN

KatiesMum

02-02-2008, 18:50

Mel .... I am so sorry. I know that nothing I can say will make this easier for you .....so I will just offer :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs:

kittykatz

02-02-2008, 22:02

Please colour me green. :bfn: and AF.

I really thought this was the one. :gloomy:

KatiesMum

02-02-2008, 22:18

Tara - :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs:

I really thought this was the month for you .....I am so sorry hun.

Julie
xox

ziggyzena

02-02-2008, 23:52

Oh Kittykatz i am soooo sorry hun!!

I have six days to go before af is due, and had some strange pains again this month yesterday and today, and also had what looked like fertile mucas this morning how wierd wish i had a ovulation test to do but didn't,.. Surely its not possible to 'o' twice a month, Anyway got home from work tonight and omg my boobs were sooooo sore when i took off my bra!!! they normally get sore about this time but never this sore!!!

I am booked into start accupuncture on monday which we are very excited to start.

Kittykatz,Larazie and Mel :hugs::hugs::hugs:

kali

03-02-2008, 00:29

Kittykatz, Larazie, Mel-W-C; :no: I'm so sorry to hear about your BFNs. I know it just doesn't get any easier. Spoil yoursleves. Get lots of DH hugs. Hang in there.... Sending you all :hugs::hugs:

ziggyzena

03-02-2008, 00:44

whoops Kali whoops.... must be that pregnant brain of yours kicking in!!!! lol lol xx

kali

03-02-2008, 00:54

Oh, Doh! Better fix that. Yes..... PG brain for sure!

ziggyzena

03-02-2008, 01:06

LOL wish i had pregnancy brain xxx:hugs:

adamsmum

03-02-2008, 09:38

hi all,

some new names here...I've been away for absolutely ages and ages...trying to just stay cool and not trying to obsess with TCC, plus with xmas break etc etc...before you know it, months have passed.

I've started to spot and AF is definitely on her way...tomorrow is also preg BT, so I nearly made it.

the unfortunate thing is I've just used my last frozen embie...mmmm...not a good spot to be in at my age. I am now 42 years.

I have app with FS on Friday to see what we can do. she has already said there is nothing medically that should stop me from keep going, I always get good numbers of eggs and they all fertilise and all survive thawing...I've had 8 put back over 2 cycles. I have now mustered the strength to keep going but DH is not convinced, maybe FS will be able to sway him.

I've been reading all the great and not so great news. Kali sensational for you....wow you are 1/3 of the way towards seeing your bub. I hope you enjoy the ride as much as I did.

I hope to catch up more often. ciao LG :thumbsup:

KatiesMum

03-02-2008, 11:49

goodluck adamsmum....if you are getting good eggs etc there is nothing stopping you from keeping going .....:fingerscrossed: for you.

Well my first cycle is officially cancelled this time!! :gloomy:

Got af today....and cant have the BT to check blood count till Tuesday ....so will have to cancel

Not happy :( :( :(

ziggyzena

03-02-2008, 17:26

:hugs:katiesmum sorry Hun!!!

It must be soooo frustrating for you xx

Welcome back adamsmum and goodluck x

I had a streak of blood on tiolet paper this morning af not due till thursday not sure whats going on!! did a hpt today and :bfn: Been feeling like af is comming all week now..The same thing happened last month and af came four days early..... Please stay away feb is a great month for our long awaited :bfp:please please please!!!!

kazcooke

03-02-2008, 23:26

Hi! I'm not completely new here as I visited for a short while, last year. I left after suffering a miscarriage in May. :no:
We have been TTC since July 2005 and DH and I decided to give it a break for a while. We are not ready for the IUIs again nor to start IVF, but I am back in full Natural TTC force now and have started charting my temperature for the first time. :fingerscrossed: I'm due for AF on the 10th of Feb, can you please include me in the testing. Thanks.

Best Wishes to everyone TTC.
WE WILL ALL GET THERE!! :flowerz:

AngelHope

04-02-2008, 09:30

Hullo lovely ladies :wave:

Sorry I've been MIA lately, work has been absolutely nuts, so much so that I haven't even had the heart to get back onto another computer when I eventually get home at night!

It also has taken me a little bit of time to process the information that the FS handed me unexpectedly, and also the links that Kali was kind enough to find for me. Thanks for that darl, very much appreciated that you took the time for me. :hugs:

It has made sense though, I mean I couldn't figure out why I'd have four 'chemical pregnancies' over the past 3 years and no successful ones. There just seemed to be something going wrong at implantation stage? Well now at least I guess I know why? I still don't know why the FS didn't just remove the darn tube while he was in there if its toxic. But I intend asking him when I phone to get the results of my bloods tomorrow (he tested to see what stage of my cycle I was at - also totally unnecessary as my BBT charts show a clear pattern of ovulation). Annnnyway, who am I to argue with an 'expert'??

But enough about me...

A big hullo and welcome to our new and re-newed mummys to be!! You'll find this thread an absolute source of encouragement when you need it, and hugs when you need those too. We hope your stay here won't be too long. :hugs:

Eve.... where are you??? We're all waiting to hear if AF went away on a 9month vacation as we're all hoping?!?!

Kitty & Katies & Larazie & Mel... am so sorry sweethearts. Lots of :hugs:

Ziggy... you tell that horrible AF to go away!!!! She's not to arrive unannounced this month! :shame:

Right now that I've bored you all half to death, I'll get stuck back into some more bank rec's. Yay! Not!!!

Take care and talk soon.
Kat
xxx

AngelHope

04-02-2008, 09:34

Oops! Forgot to mention that I O'd late again this cycle, so could I please be moved to the 10th for testing?? Not that I hold any hope really. Bit sad actually, my chart looks quite good so far! Grrrr!! :confused:

HelenHasTwins

04-02-2008, 11:37

Katiesmum:hugs: sorry darl

meltux

04-02-2008, 13:18

Katiesmum - so sorry that your cycle was cancelled!!!! Take this time to chill out and have some YOU time!!! When do you think you will start??:hugs:

Ziggy - good luck for this month!!!! A blood streak could mean anything so keep your chin up and hopefully AF stays away for you!:flowerz:

Hi Kazcooke - welcome back . So sorry to hear about your miscarriage!!! Good luck with tracking and yay for going natural again!!!!

Adamsmum - welcome back and it's great you can keep going....I'm sure you will be able to convince your Dh...Good luck!!

Angelhope - I'm not sure if the tube could be the cause of miscarriage...good idea to ask your FS as well as question the fact that it should've been removed when discovered! Good luck with everything!!!

Hey to everyone else!!!!:wave:
I am just hanging in there back at work so pretty busy! When Af arrives (due at the end of this week) we will start again for a new natural FET cycle....:fingerscrossed: it goes ahead smoothly this time!

ziggyzena

04-02-2008, 22:51

Welcome back Kazcooke, I think i remember you now!!!!

Welcome back adamsmum:wave:

Angelhope sorry again about your tubal damage i have the same thing but both my tubes are blocked and one i was told is stuck down!!! Have you tried any natural therapies?? We are going to do ivf at the end of the year, so we have decided to give all aspects of natural therapys a shot!! Just had my first accupunture (WOW felt amazing!!!) treatment today and he is mixing up oriental minerals and herbal tonics for me tonight, he seems to think that my kidney and bowel functions are not working very well and this played a part to why i have had a m/c and ectopic preg! So i am willing to give this a real good go natural therapies can only help your body!!!

So thats just something for you to think about hun!!!:hugs:

Meltux hello hello i was just starting to wonder where you are

AngelHope

06-02-2008, 10:40

Helllllooooooooooooooo in here!! (echo echo echo)

Where have you all gone?

Ziggy, suprisingly, having gone thru two pregs/c-sectioins, thyroid disease and calcium deficiencies, and all the associated needles that go along, I still have a bit of a dislike for them! Enough to not make me put my hand up for acupuncture anyway. I know, I know, I'm a total wuss. I realllllly hope it works for you though sweety, and will watch your progress with much interest.

Hi Meltux! I guess I figured that if the tube is toxic (I think coz of all the fluid thats trapped stagnating in there) and therefore creates a negative environment for assisted conception, that perhaps it could effect a natural conception as well? Not sure, it just crossed my mind is all. How have you been keeping anyway?

I didn't get to speak to FS yesterday when I called, just the nurse. And the conversation went as follows: NURSE: oh, its been marked as 'file', so everythings fine... ME: Oh Ok, so that means what.... NURSE: well it means youre ovulating, thats what you got tested for wasn't it? ME: Well to be honest, I wasn't sure, there seemed to be a lot of tests written down. NURSE: Well you have ovulated, are you on Clomid? ME: No? NURSE: Oh ok, well you've ovulated so thats fine. If you need to know anything else I'll call you tomorrow.

DUH!! I knew I'd ovulated! LOL (Nope I didn't actually say that, but I was busting to!) So helpful. :laughing:

Ahhhh.. ya gotta laugh don't ya?

Anyway, hope you're all well, and can post soon... I get lonely in here you know?!?!?! :crying::hugs:

kittykatz

06-02-2008, 10:50

Angelhope - i have a severe fear of needles (seriously, panic attack phobia) but i have japanese acupuncture where the needle JUST touches the skin, and she is so discreet you don't even see them.

KatiesMum

06-02-2008, 11:13

Hi Everyone

Angelhope - :hugs: hun. That is really bad from your clinic!!!!! They should be providing much more info and support than that. While I dont always (or even often) get to speak to my FS, the nurses are fantastic - helpful, supportive, very informative about what is going on with me and the tests I need to do, the results and what they mean etc.....

Hope it gets better for you. :hugs:

Hi Meltux - how are things going? Hopefully this cycle goes a little more smoothly for you.

Helenwantsabub - how is bootcamp treating you?

Hi Macca, Ziggy, Kali, Tara and everyone else ....

As for me - I had my BT's yesterday ....and my platelets are still way way high...so now I have to go see a haematologist to sort out why before I can start IVF.

Not sure how long the wait is to get in and see him ....but if I am waiting out more than just this cycle I will NOT be happy!!!!

I thought it was hard enough having to do IVF to get pg, but having to do all sorts of other tests and cr@p before I can even start THAT is just making it so much more difficult!!!!

meltux

06-02-2008, 11:34

Katiesmum - do you have to take medication to bring the Platelets down? :fingerscrossed: this all gets sorted soon so you can move on!!!!

Kittykatz - hows things??? where are you at in your cycle. Wow the Japanese acupuncture sounds good. In my last IVF cycle i had to go to acupuncture before and after ET and WOWZERS it hurt because the needles were turned about 4 times throughout....but afterwards I felt great!!!

Angelhope - Your clinic does seem a little vague at times...but like you said all you can do is laugh (or cry whatever comes first!) What else were you tested for? I suggest writing a HUGE list of questions before your next appointment and go through them one-by-one no matter how silly they sound or how repetitive! This is your life and you need answers!!! Good luck!!! I will check in a bit and send you some messages so you don't feel lonely!:flowerz:

Ziggy - I am all for giving the natural a good go before making any other movements towards IVF. We did this for 2 years on and off and then stepped our way towards IVF, Our first cycle was Nov/Dec. Now we are natural again and then natural FET's and then another full IVF (if needed). I really believe the body is capable of amazing things when looked after and even tho we are going to go through IVF again if needed, the break in between is great for body and soul!! I love acpuncture and knowing the herbs and tonics are good for you help get them down...hehe...good luck!!!

How is everyone else? macca, HelenM, HelenW, Adamsmum, Kazcooke? Hope we are all well:bee:

I am going fine. Af is due at the end of the week. I have had a GREAT cycle this month. I feel good and my body is relaxed and ready for my FET! :babydust2:

kittykatz

06-02-2008, 12:12

Hi Meltux. I am CD4, just waiting for AF to leave so i can "get down to business" although that itself is going to be a challenge. My DH works on a motor racing team and we are leaving for sydney next Wednesday night. I expect to O on saturday, BUT - can't BD wed as we will be on a mini bus overnight, Thurs/Fri and Sat nights we are sharing a room with 2 other team members!! And every other waking moment will be spent at the racetrack, plus DH is going to be so exhausted. My secret plan is to pounce on Thursday morning as we will hopefully get to the hotel before the others... and maybe just some very sneaky BDing in the bathroom? OMG how embarrasing is that going to be!

This last cycle was a dream! I had a few hours of very bad pain, but nothing like what i am used to. AF totally snuck up on me and apart from the hours of pain, i've forgotten i even have them. They are still very heavy, but i am used to "splitting me in half" pain, vomiting, backache, headache and leg cramps and i've had none of it. I love acupuncture!

kazcooke

06-02-2008, 20:54

Hi all. Well I'm in that horrible waiting zone now.
I am usually due tomorrow but my new charting on fertility friend says the weekend. Trying to not get my hopes up but I always do.
My temps are low, not much different from before i o'd, so I'm pretty sure I'm out this round. But still :fingerscrossed:, miracles can and may happen!
Just gotta buy some ear plugs for tomorrow though so I don't have to listen to all the latest baby and preggo talk about and from the lastest UTD girl at work. I must be sitting on the wrong chair in the staffroom. I was sure I'd worked out which one made you pregnant. I bet someone swapped it on me!!!

Bye for now and good luck to all!

kazcooke

07-02-2008, 20:26

I'm out for this month. :(
AF arrived for lunch. Not the lunch date I was looking for!

meltux

08-02-2008, 09:56

Sorry Kazcooke....:hugs::hugs::hugs::hugs:

HelenHasTwins

08-02-2008, 10:25

I'm out for this month. :(
AF arrived for lunch. Not the lunch date I was looking for!

Sorry darl:hugs:

Hi everyone:wave:, sorry I have been missing in action for a while, I have still been lurking as usual.....

Kittykatz, good luck with the bding, if anything it will make you feel like a teenager sneaking around and should be fun:laughing:

Meltux :wave: I am glad you are feeling good and relaxed....

Katiesmum....Hiya, boot camp is going well had my first week...it was bloody hard, it is a huge group this time, there are around 30 people doing it.....

Anyway girls I have had a really weird cycle this month....my last af was really weird, only lasted 2 days and was a bit different...won't go into it TMI.... but I thought oh well that is it for this month.....DH and I have been very busy and very tired a lot lately...well mainly me....and he goes to bed around 7.30 because he has a big day at work....anyway this is really embarrassing for someone who is ttc, but we did not actually bd this cycle:o

Anyway, my af was due 4 days ago, and nothing?...I did a hpt yesterday but it was BFN....thinking OMG if I was pregnant I would be 8 weeks? Anyway I am not sure what is going on, I have been very tired and not feeling the best for weeks now....I just put it down to the exercise....If I don't have af by Monday I will go to the docs?

I am so confused now, maybe af is hiding because of all the exercise I have been doing? but that has never effected it before.....?

Anyway I will just wait and see.....

kittykatz

08-02-2008, 10:34

heehee, after i got over my sulking, i had thoughts of DH announcing to his team that we are finally PG and then getting drunk one night and saying... hey guess what B**** you know how we shared that room down in Sydney, and you fell asleep before us ............

meltux

08-02-2008, 12:21

kittykatz.....gotta love the daydreams!!! he he he You crack me up!!!!:laughing: Thankyou for the happiness you bring!!!!:yes:

kali

08-02-2008, 13:23

Hi everyone. Glad to see the thread alive again.

Not so good some of the news though :no:

Kazcooke: I'm so sorry AF arrived. I hope those girls at work aren't giving you too much pain with PG talk.

Katiesmum: Nooo!! I can't believe the platelette count is still up. I was sure it must have been just a bug or something then would be fine. I hope you get in to see the blood specialist asap and they rule out any issues. And most of all... that you don't have to delay your IVF cycle. There is nothing more depressing than the long waiting and uncertainty. When do you find out about getting an apppointment with the haeamatologist?

Helenwantsabub: Woohoo for bootcamp! Well done for sticking it out! Maybe it is the exercise delaying your AF. It sounds like you're working extra hard this time around.

Kittykatz: :laughing: I think you guys will have lots o fun sneaking about.

Meltux: Oh wow, can't believe your AF is nearly here and that the FET is so close again! Yes, I have everything crossed that it goes really smoothly this time.

Angelhope: Sounds like your FS clinic is really slack. I agree.... write up a list of questions and take them along to your appointment. My FS was pretty rushed and really glossed over a lot of stuff, but the nurses were generally pretty good and happy to answer questions.

Well, I had my 12 week scan on Monday. I'm 13 weeks today. Scan went really well and all the tests came back fine so things are looking good. Baby was very funny - waved at us and was doing flip flops on the screen. Seemed to be getting cranky at being disturbed. I think DH was excited and its a bit real for him now that the little heartbeat blob we saw a few weeks ago now actually looks like a baby with a face and little hands.

Unfortunately MS kicked in with a vengance and I've been bonding with the toilet bowl. HAve also come down with the flu so feeling pretty yukko.

HelenHasTwins

08-02-2008, 13:42

Hi Kali, OMG 13 weeks....that has gone so fast....the morning sickness must suck but....yeah you are probably right, I think it might be the exercise delaying my af? Are you going to find out the sex of bubs?

kali

08-02-2008, 14:11

HelenHasTwins

08-02-2008, 14:31

Hi Helen. How late is your AF again? If it gets to say, 2 weeks over then I think you should see your GP. Even if it is the excersise, then that's not too get - and you'll want things working properly for when you start your IVF cycle.

Will find out sex. I think around 18 weeks we have a scan so will be finding out then.

Oh fantastic:smiliedance:bet you can't wait to find out.....

Well, I think I am being a bit silly as it is only 4 days late, but I am never late, ever....my last af was really light and only lasted 2 days and (sorry TMI) had lost of cm with it kind of?

I have been feeling off for about 3 weeks now...I did a hpt about 2 weeks ago just to check, but thought nothing more of it when it came up negative, but now my af is late?

Anyway I am over thinking this...way too much, I just think the desire to be pregnant overwhelms me sometimes....so I am going to take my own advise and just wait and see.....but like you said I want my cycles to be fine for when I start IVF again....

leannelizzy

08-02-2008, 14:36

Hi KatiesMum

Can you please put me down for testing on 14/2.

Thanks

Leanne

kittykatz

08-02-2008, 14:46

:fingerscrossed: Helen!

KatiesMum

08-02-2008, 14:52

Hi everyone

well after having calling my clinic every day etc to try and get organised to see a haeamotologist sometime in the next century....I rang today to book the appt. The Dr wont book an appt till he has the referral so have been trying to speed that up ...... the wait for the Dr is apparantly 8-9 weeks...but he will fit people in sooner if it is urgent so was talking to my clinic to make sure it is marked 'Urgent'

The clinic still havent even sent the referral letter .....and wont till Tuesday as that is when the typist is in to do letters!!!! That will mean it has taken a week to type a letter!!!!!

Then I assume it will be at least a month (if not the 8-9 weeks) before I see the doc, and however long it will take him to do tests etc !!!! AAARRRGGHH :hair: That is before I even get to start IVF.....

My actual FS is absolutely wonderful ....... but the clinic is really starting to pxxx me off ....and I have actually officially only been a patient of theirs for 3 weeks!!! IVF is so time sensitive ..... how am I supposed to trust that they can get the timing of something fairly complicated right if it takes them a week to write a simple letter?

KatiesMum

08-02-2008, 14:54

And Helen - :hugs: + :fingerscrossed: for you hun

Hi Kali - glad to hear the scan went well

Hi LeanneLizzy - have put you ont he calender ...and keeping fingers crossed for you for this cycle. You are with FERTWA too arent you? How have you found them?

Hi Meltux ...not long till you start again....:fingerscrossed:

Hi to everyone else .....hope you are doing better than me today ...

kali

08-02-2008, 15:09

Oh Katiesmum: that's ****! You poor thing! Honestly, these clinics surely know the pain the cause in these sorts of delays. IVF is such a long and drawn out process and the last thing you need is more delays caused by administrative slackness. Grrr! I so hope you don't have to wait 8 weeks - or even 4 weeks. Is there maybe another specialist in this area you could try?

AngelHope

09-02-2008, 07:18

Hi lovely ladies

Sorry I don't have time for personals right now, but we're on our way out again soon (seems like I only sleep in our home these days!)

Just wanted to let you know that I tested this morning... I know I know... I should have waited til Monday. Just didn't see the point, and my temp went up slightly this morning, which on CD13 for me is almost unheard of so I got a bit excited. Anyway, needless to say its a BFN. :gloomy:

Would love to say it gets easier, but it just doesn't, does it.

Big hugs to all, and I'll catch up with you soon.

Take care
x

HelenHasTwins

09-02-2008, 09:44

Sorry Angelhope :hugs:...maybe it is still to early to test.

HelenHasTwins

09-02-2008, 15:22

Af showed up this morning, must have been delayed because of all the exercise I have been doing......

leannelizzy

09-02-2008, 16:09

Hi LeanneLizzy - have put you ont he calender ...and keeping fingers crossed for you for this cycle. You are with FERTWA too arent you? How have you found them?

Hi KatiesMum

I have PM'd you!

:wave:

ziggyzena

10-02-2008, 00:25

Sorry i have been slack here but af showed up on tuesday:( yes but one thing was good not alot of pain this time which was nice.... Still cannot work out why she came early again this month i am normally soooo regular!!!Oh well it was dh birthday soo had to put all my thoughts and efforts into his special day which kept our mind off it!!!

Hi to evryone:wave: not too much to say here just feeling very low....x Will be waiting to test on 5th March.

Oh and i have a gyno appointment on 25 feb to start our movements towards ivf kind of thinking we may want to do it before the end of year now who knows will have to wait and see what he has to say!!!

meltux

10-02-2008, 20:54

Hi Everyone....

Ziggy, Helenw - so sorry Af showed!!! It sucks doesn't it?

Angelhope - how are you??? Sorry about the BFN you got but hold in there until Af shows!!!

Katiesmum - Yes, I agree with Kali - IVF is such a long process and it takes so much patience. But that patience is put under a lot of strain when things take longer than they should with paperwork etc....You may need to assert yourself a little more on your next visit....this is easier said than done tho!! Good luck!!!

Leanne - good luck for the 14th!!!:fingerscrossed:

Kali - great to hear from you and that all is well! Apart from the MS that seems to be grabbing you!!!

As for me, Af showed today and it is quite crampy. It is funny that altho we have been going through IVF and fertility treatments, the hope is still there that you may get a natural BFP...and when it doesn't happen...it hurts!:crying:
And to top it off this week, we had a phonecall from Dh's 13 yr old who he hasn't heard from in 5 years, and who I have never met, seen etc....and she wants in to his life! We are both very shocked and confused. Dh is torn and I am finding it hard to come to terms with it. We are going through life together and going through our own stuff with ivf and now this.....it is very hard for us both!!! what to do what to do....

hi to eveyone else!!!:sunshine:

helenmac

12-02-2008, 15:46

Hi Ladies,

I'm back! It's been a while since I've been in this thread!

Meltux - Sorry to hear AF turned up. :hugs:
What a confusing time you are in right now. I remember you previously mentioning your DH's child. I could imagine it would of been such a shock to hear from her after all these years. Wishing you all the very best at this very difficult time.

Kali - Fabulous news that you are now past your 12 week scan. Sooooo exciting. :smiliedance: I've often wondered how you were going. Great news that all is going well. Hope the morning sickness disappears soon.

Helenw - Sorry AF showed up. Keep up with the excercise :thumbsup: Whens your next cycle hun?

Katiesmum - All this waiting is such a test on our patience isn't it!! It's so incredibely hard. I hope that time passes quickly for your doctors appointment with good results at the end of it.

Ziggyzena - Sorry to hear AF arrived. I hope you are feeling better.

Hi to Leanne, Kittykatz, Angelhope and everyone else. :wave:

As for me AF turned up last night HOORAY!!!!
I can start the synarel spray tonight and injections of 450 start tomorrow.

At my BT today I had an awful experience! I fainted whilst she was taking my blood!! It was awful. The nurse couldn't find a vein in my arm so she was trying to take blood from my hand. I remember saying that it was hurting and the next thing I know I woke up with my head in my lap all sweaty and feeling sick! She helped me to the bed and another nurse came in and managed to take blood from my other arm whilst I was lying down recovering. The next thing you know I had to run to the loo as --TMI WARNING!! - I sick from both ends :barf: (if you know what I mean!), I had to sit on the loo for about 15 minutes as I had MAJOR AF cramps. I'm feeling much better now after having the day off work and resting all day.

Oh I've got good news. My FSH levels were very low which is a fantastic sign 0.6 the best result I have ever had!!

kittykatz

12-02-2008, 15:53

Oh helenmac, that is aweful. I feel all clammy and light headed thinking about you, you poor thing. I have major panic attacks with blood tests, so i can relate.

Good news about your FSH levels though.

KatiesMum

12-02-2008, 20:18

Hi All

Helen - Huge :hugs: hun. I am excited that youa re finally starting your cycle. Keeping everything crossed that this is the one for you.

Meltux - Huge :hugs: to you too . Must be so hard for both of you.

Leanne - thank you so much for the pm....you are right. I am actually really happy with Mike (FS) and have been with him for ages, so will stay with them ....was just very annoyed at the time.

Ziggy - so sorry af showed up. Hope things go really well with your gyno ....

Hi to everyone else. Hope your all feeling well

meltux

14-02-2008, 08:08

Happy Valentines Day Everyone!!!!:bee:

Helenmac - What a terrible time you have had at your BT!!!!! So sorry you had to go through this but the good news about your levels is positive!I have had to have the blood taken from my hand one day and it HURTS!!!! I definately think it depends on WHO takes your blood as the bad ones hurt you and the good ones are a breeze!!!
YAY:smiliedance: for starting your cycle!!!! I am sooooo excited for you!

Katiesmum - I hate waiting at the best of times but this journey REALLLLYYYY puts patience to the test and you are proving to be an amazingly, strong woman!

kali - Yay:smiliedance: for your 12 weeks...man time flies hey? How very exciting for you!!!

HelenW - Now Af is here you can stop with all the worry for a while and prepare for your next month....it is so hard and your other thread about being down is good cause for a couple of hugs your way!!!:hugs::hugs:

as for me..I have had a couple of really emotional and stressful days dealing with DH and his 13 yr old daughter. We have decided to stop contact again for the time being and try and get on with our life plans as before....(is this selfish?)
Sorry to vent here guys and I am sure some may disagree with what we have done but it will only hurt her too....maybe when she is older and we have our family in place it will be ok. BUT she is a stranger and not part of our 8 year life together so far and was never part of his from day 1.
I just feel a bit gutted and hurt by Dh lying about a couple of things....have had to have a valium to sleep..........oh no! The story is of course longer than what I have said and a lot has happened etc...contact from the mother, the grandparents...not all nice...and DH FINALLY had to call and say that this is not right at the moment.....FOR US.
Well off to work and I really need to think about whether or not to still do an FET this month...I will consult my naturopath next WED.
Have a good day everyone and sorry about the long, babbling post!

KatiesMum

14-02-2008, 13:03

Meltux - Huge :hugs: to you. (and some more :hugs:) This is such a difficult time for both of you ....and for your DH's daughter ....but you have to do what is right for all of you. Only you and DH know what that is ....

I hope that things settle down a bit for you before you start your FET ..... this kind of emotional turmoil wont help things ....

Well I had some good news today. The heamotologist rang, and I have an appointment for next Friday!!!!! :smiliedance: Yay!!!! :smiliedance: This will be cd20, so they have a week (or maybe 2) to do some BT's etc and decide everything is ok, and then I can still do the March cycle.

If it does take a little longer, I guess I will be sitting out March as well, but at least having the appointment soon I know that we are moving forward and I will be starting very soon.

Yay!!!! :smiliedance::smiliedance:

leannelizzy

14-02-2008, 16:02

Good news Ladies

:bfp:

Leanne

kali

14-02-2008, 16:52

Leannelizzy: ?????????? Do you mean :bfp:???
Wooohooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:smiliedance::smiliedance::smiliedance::smiliedanc e:

kali

14-02-2008, 17:03

Meltux: Oh hun. I jsut read your post. :hugs: I can't imagine what a stressful time this has been for you and your DH. No one can judge you guys unless they are in your shoes. These things are so tough - I hope you and DH get through this as a stronger couple. So sorry to hear you've had to take medicication to help the stress. Please vent on here whenever you need. We are all a very non-judgemental lot here.

Katiesmum: woohoo for haematologists appointment! Yes! Now you are back on track and hopefully :fingerscrossed: all will go well and you can start your cycle in March. Is it this friday (tomorrow) or next week?

Helenmac: Oh goodness, you poor thing! Actually I fainted once at my IVF blood test. I always handled my BTs very well till this one. The good news is that it was the cycle that I ended up with my BFP so I reckon the more you suffer, the more karma owing so the odds of a BFP are in your favour! It is embarrasing through. I felt really silly at the time and kept apollogising to the nurse for making a fuss. :rolleyes:

Ziggyzena: I'm sorry AF showed - no it doesn't get any easier. Hope you're feeling a bit better today. You sounded pretty low in your post. :hugs: You will feel better after your appt on 25th (only 10 days away!) I reckon.

Not much to report here. Looking forward to finally get back to Sydney on Saturday after 2 months here in Singapore. Cant wait to sleep in my own bed again ! :yelclap:

KatiesMum

14-02-2008, 18:45

Oh Leanne that is fantastic. :smiliedance: :smiliedance: :smiliedance:

I am so happy for you hun. :baby: :baby: :baby:

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! ! !

mummynow

15-02-2008, 10:34

Good news Ladies

:bfp:
Leanne

:flowerz: :thumbsup: Congratulations Leanne :yelclap: :smiliedance: :cloud9:

meltux

15-02-2008, 11:49

Leanne - OMG sooooo happy for you!!!! WELL DONE TO YOU AND YOUR DH.....oh and Laccy will be an awesome BIG BRO!!!!

HelenHasTwins

15-02-2008, 13:00

Good news Ladies

:bfp:

Leanne

CONGRATULAIONS!!!:smiliedance:

leannelizzy

15-02-2008, 16:27

Thanks ladies for all your congrats. I think the reality of it all is starting to sink in now.

:cloud9:
:smiliedance:

:babydust2: to you all.

Leanne

macca27975

15-02-2008, 18:25

Good news Ladies

:bfp:

Leanne

:smiliedance:Leanne, I am so happy for you congrats on your BFP, what wonderful news, I am so happy for you and your DH. Enjoy your pregnancy :goodvibes:

helenmac

16-02-2008, 09:13

CONGRATULATIONS!
LEANNE LIZZY!!

:smiliedance::yelclap::smiliedance::yelclap:

You and your DH must be soooooo thrilled!

helenmac

16-02-2008, 09:27

Meltux - How are you feeling now hun? You have to do what's right for you and your DH and nobody should judge you for what you both decide. Your first prioritory is to concentrate on IVF with no stressing surrounding it. Take care and keep your chin up.:hugs:

Kali - I loved your analogy on karma, that it's going to come back a :bfp: It makes sense and it put a smile on my face!! Yes I felt the same as you did when I fainted, I felt like a nuisance and kept saying sorry to the nurse and she was saying 'No, I'm sorry'!!
It'll be lovely for you to be back home in Sydney although the weather has been pretty average, we need more of this :sunshine:

Macca - You'll be reaching your EPU soon!! Good luck with all those eggies!!

Hi to Mummynow, Katiesmum, Helenw, Ziggyzena and everyone else :wave:

ziggyzena

18-02-2008, 22:33

:wave:everyone just wanted to say hello!! I Have been very busy "bding" keeping to ourselves and giving it our all!!!!!:fingerscrossed: I hope everyone is all ok!!! Will check in in a couple of days and catch up on what everyone has been doing!!!! TAKE CARE everyone xxx

kali

19-02-2008, 11:08

hi all :wave:
Yay.... I am finally back in Sydney after 2 months away. Such a relief!

Hope everyone is well. This thread is so quiet these days!

Helenmac: Glad my karma story cheered you up! Where are you up to now???

Meltux: Hope things have settled a bit at home? How is it all going?
:iagree: with Helenmac

Ziggy: :wave: Happy BDing!

Macca: Hi! Havent seen u in here for a bit. Where are you up to in your IVF cycle? Any news on EPU date yet? Saw somewhere else that your follies are flowering well :flowerz:

Katiesmum, Kittykat and Angelhope: how are you doing??

Leannelizzy: Still on cloud 9??

All fine here. Not much happening really. MS eased up. Have hospital tour on Thursday which is exciting.

meltux

19-02-2008, 16:47

HI everyone!!!:flowerz:

Kali - GREAT to hear from you!!! I am doing ok. I have a scan booked in tomorrow for FET and am getting excited and nervous all over again....after the stressful week we have had, DH and I have settled down and are moving forward again. It has been hard on the both of us but we can see the light at the end of the tunnel again and are growing in strength together through it all.... Thanks for asking. Glad to hear the ms has eased up a little!

katiesmum - how are you? haven't heard from you for a while are you ok?

Kitty - you too...I hope things are ok? I do recall you going on holidays...has this happened yet?

HelenM - thanks so much for your kind words and letting me vent a little...I am feeling good and moving forward again :fingerscrossed:
Good luck to you...I really this this is your time...you deserve it so much....a HUGE heart deserves the best!!!:bee:

Ziggy - good to hear you have been BUSY (IYKWIM - hehe)....keep it up and :babydust2: for you!

leanne - how are things...are you back on earth yet???

macca - how is your cycle going? Have you been for your scan yet? GOOD LUCK for some lovely eggies coming your way!!!!:goodvibes:

HelenW - how are you? How's the boot camp going? I hope you have had some time to regather your strength and hope after feeling so down....HUGE:bee: for you!

leannelizzy

19-02-2008, 19:48

Hi Ladies

Things are going OK, I have another blood test on Thursday to check my levels. My clinic have also sent my another 4 BT forms with no dates so I suppose I'll find out on Thursday when to do those - anyone would have thought I'd had enough BTs but apparently not.

I've had to give up coffee as it was making me :barf: (I had the same with Lachie though). I've also gone back to my standard lunch from when I was pregnant with Lachie (salad of 4 bean mix, tomato, spring onion and avocado, topped with grated cheese and salmon and eaten with rice crackers). I really enjoyed it today but know I will get sick of it eventlually - just have to keep a small supply of leftovers in the freezer for those times. I'm also getting cramps which are completely normal but still freak me out occassionally.

I'm booked for my first antenatal appt on 18th March but I'm hoping the fertility clinic might do an ultrasound sooner. I've got a feeling I might be carrying twins but hubby "joked" of there being three :eek:. Maybe we didn't need our "insurance policy" after all but it's too late now - time will tell.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Leanne

KatiesMum

19-02-2008, 20:36

Hi everyone

yes I am still here ....lurking around

Kali - great to hear from you. So glad you are back.....must have been really difficult being away for so long and feeling so unsure of everything. I am so happy to hear that things are going really well for you.

Meltux - it is good to hear you a bit more upbeat too - and good to hear that things are settling a little bit emotionally for you and DH. Keeping everything crossed for you for this FET. I am so hoping that this is the one.

Leanne - that is soooo great. I am really happy to hear that you are still having BT's to check levels etc :laughing: very reassuring....

I hope that you get a scan too ...but I think 7-8 weeks or so is the first time they can see anything anyway ...so you may not get one before you have your first visit. Are you hoping for twins?

I see the blood specialist dude on Friday....so will know more then.

Hi to everyone else ....Ziggy, HelenW, Macca, Kittykatz, Mummynow and everyone.....

:flowerz: :flowerz: :flowerz: :flowerz: :flowerz:

leannelizzy

19-02-2008, 21:37

Hi KatiesMum

I wouldn't say I was hoping for twins - but if we are blessed with twins so be it. The thought of triplets scares me though. :yes:

I might just sneak in for an ultrasound before my OB appt - I'm currently in my 6th week so maybe next week or the first week in March. ;)

Good luck with the blood specialist!!!

Leanne

helenmac

21-02-2008, 08:51

Hey Ladies,

Meltux - Your very welcome hun!! As I said before you can PM me anytime I'm always here when you need chatties! Glad to hear your FET is early next week. Exciting stuff!! :yelclap:

Kali - How did your hospital visit go? Have you chosen your Ob yet?? I love hearing all your updates!! Wonderful to hear MS has subsided.

Helenw - How are you?? When do you start your next cycle?? Whats the next plan??

Katiesmum - How are your blood levels? All the best for your appointment tomorrow. :fingerscrossed:

Has anyone heard how Lilith is going???

Hi to everyone else :wave:

helenmac

21-02-2008, 08:58

Oh I forgot to give my update.....

I'm going well. I had my BT yesterday and thank goodness I didn't have a repeat performance as the last time!! My estrogen levels are rising very well and my first scan is tomorrow!!!! I'm sooooo hoping I have larger numbers then last time!!! This 3 month preconception programme on the herbs and accupunture hopefully has done the trick to get better quality and quantity of eggies. Time will tell. :fingerscrossed::fingerscrossed::fingerscrossed:

kali

21-02-2008, 10:27

Yay... nearly everyone is back! Yes, I wonder where Lillith is..... And Macca hasn't been on here for a bit.

Anyhoo....

Katiesmum: oh wow, that specialist appointment has come around quick! I have everything crossed for you that you are FINE and you can get on with your IVF cycle straight away :thumbsup:

Leannelizzy: Oh yes, you must book in for 7 week scan. V. exciting to see heartbeat.

Meltux: Good luck with scan today! Pop in and let us know how you go. Are they scanning for your lining? FET just around the corner :smiliedance:

Helenmac: Yes, you too... good luck with scan. Glad to hear the BT went better than last time. I have a really good feeling for you this cycle. I am praying those follies are thriving. Cant wait to hear results tomorrow... Good that E levels rising well. I think they flat lined in your last cancelled cycle didn't they?

Helenw: How goes bootcamp?

Macca: Where are you up to? EPU today???? I think I read in another thread. Just posting here to entice you back. I hope it goes REALLY welll

Not much here. Bubba kept me awake all night with stretching pains. Round ligament something or other pains. Ouchie!

We have our first hospital tour this afternoon. Hoping we like it as I cancelled my other booking with the private hospital. Decided to go private in a public hospital instead. Closer to home. Helenmac, I see my OB for the first time on 7th March.

KatiesMum

21-02-2008, 11:16

ooh exciting times for everyone!!!!

I have my appointment tomorrow to see about my blood count. :smiliedance: I am hoping that he will just do some more blood tests and say everything is fine and I can go ahead (:laughing: optimistic I know ...but what can you do?) When my FS - who was also my obs last time - checked my records, he said that the last time they did that test when I was first pregnant with Katie, my platelet count was very high too ... so he said it may be just what is normal for me ....which will be fine.

Helenmac - good luck for your scan tomorrow. You sound so happy and posative about everything I just know that things are going to start going right for you this time.

Meltux - how did your scan go yesterday? hope all is good for your FET. Lots of :babydust2: for you.

Kalie - great to hear everything is going well. You must be so happy to be home and settling back in. How exciting seeing your obs and the hospy and everything ....makes it more real.

Leanne - hope you can get in for a scan .... is so exciting to see bubbies heartbeating. When are you actually due?

Helen W - when are you having the lap? How is bootcamp? you did really well on the weight this week :yelclap: - keep it up hun.

Macca - wishing you all the best for you EPU. Will be thinking about you and :fingerscrossed:.

Hi to everyone else - Ziggy, Mummynow, Kittykatz and everyone else. Hope you are all travelling well :flowerz:

kittykatz

21-02-2008, 11:19

:wave: I'm back from Sydney, and managed to sneak in a BD or 2 despite sharing the room with 2 other guys :o.

As katiesmum knows i had a bit of a reality hit yesterday when i realised this just isn't going to happen naturally for me. So I am going back to my gyno to discuss the next step. As there is no apparent reason for this and i am ovulating regularly, she might suggest trying Clomid first?

Maybe she will refer me straight to a FS, but either way I am ready for the next step (including IVF). As i said in my TTC journal, 1/2 of me feels i should let nature take its course, especially since i've put so much effort into acupuncture, healthy living etc and getting my cycles to such a good point, but the other 1/2 of me realises i am 31 this year and i could be trying for years still with no result.

Maybe i will be one of the lucky ones who the threat of IVF scares their body into giving them a :bfp:?

Hi to everyone :wave: I was about to do personals, but have just been given a big job to do, so will talk later.

:babydust2::babydust2: for all!

KatiesMum

21-02-2008, 13:58

Yay Tara ....... I am so proud of you ..... taking that first step is a huge move forward.

Clomid is the first step that most gyno/s and FS's will take, especially with unexplained infertility ..... so yeah it is likely that you will be given that first up.

I would perhaps get that from your gyno if he will prescribe it (and monitor it) .....but get the referral and make the appointment with the FS now as there is sometimes a longish wait.

If the clomid works in the mean time, you can always cancel the FS appointment. If you get an appointment and you are in the middle of the clomid, still see the FS and he will explain all about the next steps (if you need them) and then you wont have any wait ....

Also - I saw your thread in the IVF section ...perhaps go in the Brisbane thread and ask the girls who they all go through ...re your weight issues. Then you can ask your gyno for a referral to the one you pick. Especially also if cost is an issue for you as the costs of IVF vary GREATLY from clinic to clinic.

:flowerz: :flowerz: :flowerz: :flowerz:

Grace3

21-02-2008, 15:59

I have everything crossed for you Katiesmum
:hugs:

kittykatz

21-02-2008, 16:03

I would perhaps get that from your gyno if he will prescribe it

My gyno is a she - and her name is...... Katie!

mummynow

21-02-2008, 16:31

Hi Katiesmum :wave: Has anyone started a March Calender yet? I had my FET transfer this morning my BT is on March 11th.....

KatiesMum

21-02-2008, 18:21

:laughing: Kittykatz - maybe that is a really good omen :fingerscrossed:

mummynow - havent got around to setting up a March testing calender .....will do it tonight when I get a minute ... or if anyone else wants to - feel free!!!

Thanks Grace. Am feeling ok about it all .....but I guess we will just have to wait and see :fingerscrossed::fingerscrossed::fingerscrossed:

HelenHasTwins

21-02-2008, 20:44

Hi all you beautiful ladies.....

I am feeling very positive today :smiliedance:I just go back from bootcamp and I am getting healthier by the day.....

I was 92kg when I started my health kick last year and I am now 84kg:D so I am getting there slowly...

Helenmac--How are you going darl, I am going in for another Lap late March ( FS wants to get rid of endo again before next cycle) and then I will probably be doing my next IVF cycle some time in April/May....depending on the finances......

Macca, how did your EPU go :fingerscrossed: for you...hope you got good numbers and are not too sore....

Katiesmum...good luck on your blood count tomorrow darl.....

A big :wave: to Kali, welcome back to Australia...and :wave: to Meltux bootcamp is going great, I love it even know it really hurts...thankyou for asking how I was...how are you going.....

:wave: to Lieannelizzy, Ziggysena and any other ladies I have missed

Helen xxxx

helenmac

22-02-2008, 11:03

Hey Ladies,

Just a quick update from me. I had my 1st scan and there are 5 nice large follies and a few smaller ones that will hopefully catch up. :fingerscrossed:

I questioned the nurse about there being only 5 follies and she reasured me by saying it's only the first scan and the other smaller ones could catch up! It's a normal result.

I do recall at my previous two IVF cycles (at my 1st scan) they would only detect 1 or 2 follies at an average size, so this is definately and improvement and I am soooooo convinced I'll have more eggs at collection this time....!! :yelclap:

Hi to everyone :wave::wave:

kali

22-02-2008, 11:23

Yay Helenmac!! :yelclap: :yelclap:

Dont forget that on my last scan for my BFP cycle the nurse told me I only had two mature follicles and that there is a chance the doctor would cancel the cycle. I was devasted. Then they sent me to EPU anyway and ended up with 7 eggs! 5 fertilised and 3 got to blast (I still have 2 frozen from that cycle)

Soooo..... 5 good size follies is a GREAT result! :smiliedance:

This is your cycle!!!!

helenmac

22-02-2008, 14:34

Kali - Thank you! You always make me feel better :hugs: Yes I do remember your nightmare cycle that resulted in a BFP! Its was such a rollercoaster ride for you. I didn't release it was only two mature follies they detected. Was that at the first scan? Do you remember?

Oh I know it is promising I have 5 large ones it's definately an improvemnt. My body seems to agree with the flare cycle and I'm certain the chinese herbs and accupunture has had something to do with it!! :wizard:

leannelizzy

22-02-2008, 15:26

Leanne - hope you can get in for a scan .... is so exciting to see bubbies heartbeating. When are you actually due?

Hi KatiesMum

No talk of a scan yet by FSWA - just another BT next Thursday - yesterday's saw my levels increased by over 10 fold which they are happy about. Regardless I'm booked in to see Dr Love on 18th March and he will do a scan then. My cramping has stopped but I'm in pain now from an extracted tooth at the dentist this morning - long story but I'm missing a lot of my adult teeth (never developed) and one of my two remaining baby teeth had broken - pointless in repairing it so out it came (with some effort by my dentist). I'm going to my GP later... I might need to check if there is anything apart from panadol that I can take for this pain (I'm not hopeful though)!

Good luck with you blood tests

Leanne

kali

22-02-2008, 16:23

Helenmac: :yelclap: Glad I'm a good moral booster.
Actually the 2 follies scan was my last scan before EPU so was a much worse position than you are in now. I reckong you're well on track for a good result. :thumbsup:

Leanne: ouchie! Sorry to hear that you had to have your tooth out. I don't think there's much hope of pain relief other than Panadene. Hope it doesn't last too long. Bummer about the scan. Do your clinic doing the BT have an US scanner? Can maybe ask when you're in there for the blood test. Or just ring them and ask them. :yes:

KatiesMum

22-02-2008, 21:57

Hi Girls

Leanne - I had some tooth problems when I was pregnant, so am posative when I tell you - you can only take panadol/panadeine - and not more than 8 in 24 hrs.

I feel for you .....

Well - not so good news for me. I was being a bit unrealistic earlier thinking that all would be good, I could just have some more BT's and carry on ....

The haemotologist thinks I have 'Essential thrombocytosis' which is a disease where my bone marrow produces way too many platelets. Can lead to clotting / strokes etc and also (weirdly) to excess bleeding. In pregnancy it can often cause early miscarraige, and also placenta abrupta.

I am having a bone marrow biopsy on Monday to confirm this diagnosis - but the results of that will not be in for 3 weeks.

However

If this is the case, as I dont really have many of the symptoms or problems that can occur, basically they can treat it with medication and low dose aspirin and I can still do IVF and have a baby.

A bit numb at the moment ....

dont know whether to be totally devastated that I have this disease and need a biopsy basically immediately and is basically going to be a problem for the rest of my life.......

or to be happy that it is probably something that is easily treatable (though the meds can have some side effects) and that I can still do IVF and have a bub !!!

meltux

23-02-2008, 12:31

katiesmum - :hugs::hugs: for you you poor thing! This has been so up and down for you...I wish I could hug you right now so another one:hugs:

Helenmac - Sounds like you need a :hugs: too! When is your EPU???? I agree with kali that it seems to be ok at the moment and all you need is one....this is going to be it for you.....good luck and thinking of you!

I am going well...FET is next Wed, my scans went well with a great follie on the left and a 10.5mm lining...so have had a shot of pregnyl to boost ovulation for today...my embies thaw on tuesday so :fingerscrossed: all goes well to be able to transfer 2......oh i am getting so excited now!

Hope everyone else is well!:flowerz:

leannelizzy

23-02-2008, 16:24

Leanne: ouchie! Sorry to hear that you had to have your tooth out. I don't think there's much hope of pain relief other than Panadene. Hope it doesn't last too long. Bummer about the scan. Do your clinic doing the BT have an US scanner? Can maybe ask when you're in there for the blood test. Or just ring them and ask them. :yes:

Hi Girls

Leanne - I had some tooth problems when I was pregnant, so am posative when I tell you - you can only take panadol/panadeine - and not more than 8 in 24 hrs.

I feel for you .....

Hi Ladies

My gum is feeling a lot better today - haven't had to take any panadol since last night.

My clinic does have ultrasound gear but my BTs are being done at a local pathologist not the clinic. I suppose I'll have to wait and see.

Had a bit of a scare this morning TMI warning with what looked like old blood when I wipe but none on a panty liner. I'm hoping it is just that and everything will continue smoothly - I haven't had any cramping for a few days so according to my book it is nothing to worry about - though it still plays on your mind.

Hope you are all having a relaxing weekend.

Leanne

KatiesMum

23-02-2008, 20:06

Oh Leanne - that must be a bit scary. You ok now?

Dont stress - many many women have spotting in the first trimester .....

Kali will tell you too when she logs on .....

:goodvibes: :goodvibes: :goodvibes: :goodvibes: :goodvibes: :goodvibes:

leannelizzy

23-02-2008, 20:30

Thanks KatiesMum - all OK now but I was fairly concerned 'cos hubby has been sailing all arvo and I wouldn't have been able to contact him if I needed to. I'd better get dinner started for when he gets home.

Leanne

helenmac

24-02-2008, 12:11

Katiesmum - I'm so sorry to hear about these blood problems you a going through! :hugs: All the very best for your bone marrow biopsy tomorrow and I'm keeping hopeful for the best possible outcome for you. :fingerscrossed::fingerscrossed:

Leanne - It's always a scare when you see spotting. It's positive to hear that it looked like old blood and not bright red, so that is the main thing. I could imagine, it's now put you a bit on edge until you get your 7 week scan. :hugs: All the very best to you, spotting is very common so I'm sure that's all it is and nothing more. :fingerscrossed::fingerscrossed:

kali

25-02-2008, 10:11

Katiesmum: I'm so sorry to hear what's happening with you. I can imagine you're feeling really worried about it all. Thinking of you today with your biopsy. Hope its not too painful. Let us know how you go. Scary - but in a way its better to have it diagnosed - even it you weren't trying for a baby - so that you can be getting the treatment you need. Hope it all works out oK.

Leanne: I'm guessing your spotting has stoppe? Please don't worry about it. I had four instances of this kind of spotting. First time I was convinced I was MCing so went to hospital. But the doctor was completely unfazed. He said it was quite normal. It could either be implantation blood (old) - which I had - or 'break through bleeding'. Also happened to me a couple of days after BDing with DH. (poor thing... I banned hin from coming near me for a while after I realised that's what set it off! :p) I'm sure its fine...... :yes: I've just hit my second trimester and it seems to have completely gone.

Meltux: Ooooooh! Yay... the big thaw tomorrow! I have everything crossed it goes well! Wednesday's FET just around the corner :smiliedance: :babydust2:

Hi everyone else.... :wave:

helenmac

25-02-2008, 11:12

Hey Ladies,

I've been in tears all morning. :hissy:

My second scan showed only 2 large follies. All the rest haven't grown unfortunately. The nurse dosn't think they'll catch up.

At the previous scan I had such high hopes that all 5 would grow together but unfortunately it hasn't happened.

To top it off my FS is away this week and if EPU goes ahead I'll have another FS in his replacement.

Hard to keep possitive when things look so hopeless...:gloomy:

kali

25-02-2008, 11:23

Helenmac: :hugs::hugs::hugs:
I understand how upset you must be. But please, remember that this is EXACTLY what happened to me on my BFP cycle. If you remember I was posting in here exactly the same news that the nurse told me I only had 2 mature follies and that FS may cancel my EPU.

FS went ahead and I got 7 eggs. And my BFP.

Dont despair..... its not over till its over.....!

But I know how devastated you must feel - I was in tears too and feeling hopeless. :hugs:

helenmac

25-02-2008, 12:39

Kali - Thanks for being so supportive. :hugs:

Actually I thought of you after the scan whilst I was driving to work. It's strange how similar our cycles have been. The fainting and now this! Like you, I hope they find more eggs at collection and hopefully mine results in a :bfp: also!!!

It's been a hard day. A friend from work just brought in her baby and I had to fight back the tears. Everyone knows something is wrong as I had red eyes when I came into work this morning.

YAY for 2nd trimester!!!!

HelenHasTwins

25-02-2008, 12:41

oh Helen :hugs: I feel for you darl, I hope your EPU goes ahead and like Kali said they find more eggs on the day.....

:hugs:Helen xx

kittykatz

25-02-2008, 12:47

HelenHasTwins

25-02-2008, 12:52

I'm sorry helenmac :hugs: i have my :fingerscrossed: you still get some good news.

Helenwantsabub. I had a dream about you. I had done up the May testing calendar and you asked me to put you down for a BFN as you had tested and had spotting. But a couple of days later the spotting stopped, you tested and had a BFP!

OMG that is freaky, I had a dream last night I got a BFP in May also with twins:D....hope both our dreams come true:fingerscrossed:...thanks for dreaming about me:D

How are you going anyway darl....Are you going onto IVF...you know you can PM me anytime you want to chat....

kittykatz

25-02-2008, 13:25

I'm ok. Feeling a bit emotional, AF due this weekend and I have been doing this long enough to know when a :bfn: is on its way. It is also a bit harder as a close bubhubber who is trying for her first got her BFP yesterday. I am so excited for her, just sad she is moving on, i would have love to have continued the journey with her.

I can't get back to see my gyno till 27th March, and will discuss with her Clomid and maybe IUI first. I don't think i am ready physically for IVF yet, really want to lose more weight first.

As for my dream, in Dec i had a dream about a list and it had names on it and the date of their BFP. In Jan there was a name starting with A, then Amylou got a positive, and in March there was Nomsie. So she had her heart set on a March BFP. Guess what - 6 days short of March she just got her BFP!

Sadly, i wasn't on the list at all, although a psychic told me that, with help, i would concieve a daughter in October, so here's hoping!

meltux

25-02-2008, 14:45

HELENMAC - :bee: to you. I am so sad for you right now...You have ALWAYS been a pillar of strength for me and I can only hope that I too can be here for you in your time of need! AS I know everyone else her is too!
So sorry to hear your news BUT I agree with Kali and you never know what will happen until after EPU...Good luck and the VERY BEST of wishes for you in this trying time....will be thinking of you!!!!:hugs:
It does only take one for a BFP and it is not an easy road for us IVF'ers!!!! (:no:)

kali

25-02-2008, 15:07

Oh Helenmac: :hugs::hugs: Hang in there.
Do you have another scan booked? Have they spoken about EPU date? I have everything crossed for you that it all works out.

Spooky about those dreams kitty. Sorry you're feeling so down right now. :hugs:

kittykatz

25-02-2008, 15:12

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Spooky about those dreams kitty. Sorry you're feeling so down right now. :hugs:

Na, not too bad, just a mix of over-tiredness and PMS i think. Still optimistic, just a bit exhausted from the energy it takes to stay strong month after month.. But you all know how it feels, and your strength keeps me going!

meltux

25-02-2008, 15:38

Kitty - HUGE :hugs: for you! Sorry you are feeling down At the moment! Keep your chin up mate and we are all here for you!!!!!!!!

Kali - OMG..2nd Tri already?? Yay!!!...have you told everyone now????

helenW - how are you going? Great to hear from you!!!

As for me...I am doing ok...I have FET of 2 embies on Wed and am having 3 days off work...DH and I are going for a drive to Cooktown (about 3 hours away from Cairns) on the Friday, so it'll be good to get away! I am getting excited and nervous all over again...Excited more than anything as this could be our long awaited BFP!!!!!:goodvibes:
God knows after all of our stresses the last fortnight we deserve something good........at least I am being optimistic!!!:goodvibes:

Well work is almost over and man...i am TIRED!!!! The pregnyl I had as a trigger shot takes it out of me a couple of days later.........:sleeping:

BYE NOW!!!

KatiesMum

25-02-2008, 15:53

Hi Girls

I am home ....ok just a bit sore.

Off to have a sleep :D

Helenmac - I am so hoping that your follies develop ..... and that you get the same results as Kali :yes:.

:flowerz: :flowerz: :flowerz: :flowerz:

kittykatz

25-02-2008, 15:59

Hi Julie

How did you go today, what were you having done again (sorry, i'm so out of the loop).

Did you see my new surprise addition to our family?

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...l/S1010036.jpg (http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii82/TaraCol/S1010036.jpg)

ziggyzena

25-02-2008, 20:52

Hi all:wave:

Well well well first appiontment for ivf on the 11th of April , I cant believe its happening!! A little nervous but excited as well....Sorry i have been a little quiet around here just sooo muchto take in!!!

Meltux my fingers are crossed sooo tightly for you x you deserve this BPF!!!!

Katies mum rest up hun!!!:hugs:

Kittykatz How cute are they, We just got a new little puppy......

Hi to everyone else Kali, helenwantsabub.

KatiesMum

25-02-2008, 21:43

Hey Tara - congrats :laughing:

Had a bone marrow biopsy today .... for some major blood/bone marrow issues.

Just gotta wait for results - 3 weeks !!!!!! :hair:

kittykatz

25-02-2008, 22:01

Sorry, I knew about the condition your Haematologist thinks you might have, i just forgot the procedure you were having.

:hugs:i hope it wasn't too painful or scary for you.

meltux

26-02-2008, 07:55

KAtiesmum - OMgoodnes....I was totally unaware as to what you have had to have done for tests.....I hope you are not too sore...TAKE IT EASY!!!! Thinking of you...when do you get the results?
:hugs: for you!

Hey Ziggy - was wondering how you were doing. WOW...big steps for you going for the first IVF app. I remember when we went...finally....it was a LOT of info but I was amazingly calm. I just think it was what had to be done really and I knew that. I was sick of waiting.
Good luck mate and hope all goes well!

Hey Kitty, HelenM, HelenW, Kali, and anyone else I have missed...
YOU KNOW WHAT, I LOVE THIS THREAD>>>I FEEL SO RELAXED AND SUPPORTED HERE>>>
THANKS EVERYONE!!!!!!!:bee:

helenmac

26-02-2008, 09:01

I agree with Meltux I LOVE this thread too!! You've all made me feel a whole load better.

A big thanks to Helenw, Kittykatz, Katiesmum for your wonderful words of support. It means so much to me :hugs:

Meltux - Thank you hun. All the very best for your FET today. It sounds soooo lovely having 3 days off to get away. Just what you need.

Katiesmum - How are you feeling? I hope the biopsy wan't too painful. OMG 3 weeks you have to wait for your results! All the very best. Thinking of you :fingerscrossed:

Kali - Thanks hun. I'm due to go in for another BT tomorrow but they said no need for a scan. My FS just wants to be sure my estrogen is rising and if all is okay EPU will be scheduled for Friday. :fingerscrossed:

KatiesMum

26-02-2008, 10:01

Hi everyone

how are we all today?

Meltux - you sound so great. This cycle is going so fantastic for you. :fingerscrossed: it is the one

Helenmac - good luck for Friday. :fingerscrossed: for you too

Ziggy - yay for FS appointment. Is so hard waiting waiting waiting ....but is always exciting to be moving forward.

Tara - I did know that you knew what was going on with me - you pm'd me remember :laughing: (BTW - thanks for that...really helped me get my head around things)

Kali - thanks hun. Hope things are starting to settle now that you are back home. Remember to try and take it easy and rest .... the hard part is still to come :D

Well I am feeling a bit better today .... still sore but moving around and stuff. Going to work for a while soon.

Am getting a bit more freaked out by it all. Dr said yesterday it isnt quite as simple as just taking some meds and everything will be ok .....

If I do fall pg, I will have to have injections 3 times a week for the entire pregnancy, :eek: and the risk of miscarriage and placenta abrupta is much higher ...:( and I will need to be closely monitored throughout....

He said he is 'easing me into it' otherwise I will be freaked out by it all ....so now I am really concerned about what else?

HelenHasTwins

26-02-2008, 10:13

Gee katiesmum, :hugs: you not only that the ttc to deal with but this now too.....I know you can do it you are a very strong lady :goodvibes: and we are all here for you....

Meltux I am going great guns...all the best for you FET tomorrow....:goodvibes: this is your cycle!

Helenmac how are you going today darl:hugs:

:wave:to all you other beautiful ladies....have a fantastic day...

kittykatz

26-02-2008, 10:17

Tara - I did know that you knew what was going on with me - you pm'd me remember :laughing: (BTW - thanks for that...really helped me get my head around things)

Oh, thats right (must be my preggy brain??!! :laughing:) :fingerscrossed:

kittykatz

26-02-2008, 10:21

:hugs: Katiesmum, i am so sorry you are going through all this, one thing after another :(.

helenmac

26-02-2008, 14:54

Katiesmum - Oh it's such a difficult time you are going through. :hugs: You'll have to take it very easy once you do fall pregnant!! You Dr. sounds wonderful and I'm sure he/she'll do everything they can to ensure nothing goes wrong. :fingerscrossed:

Helenw - I'm feeling a bit better today thanks for asking hun. Trying to keep possitve. My DH has been so wonderful and a pillar of strength. I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful guy.
As for you, It sounds like a wise decision to have another lap (as nasty as they are!) and to get rid of all that endometreosis (can't spell!). It's just what your body needs in order for the next emby to be a sticky one!! :fingerscrossed:

Hi everyone else :wave:

meltux

27-02-2008, 20:11

hey everyone!!!!!:wave:

Well we now have two little munchkins on board and hopefully they are snuggling in tightly!!! I have a few days off work and just spending time at home, resting, watching dvd's and enjoying the rain! (sorry to those who hate the rain right now but it is good for days at home!)

So yeh...now the tww and the insanity that goes with it. The good thing is I am natural and will have no fake symptoms from drugs etc so will be a bearable wait...yer right:goodvibes:

Hope everyone is well:hugs:

WotWillBWillB

27-02-2008, 20:14

Hi ladies i need some help if you can.

I would like to talk to anyone that has had to use Puregon before?

If anyone can help me let me know.

Thanks

Susan

leannelizzy

27-02-2008, 21:33

Hi ladies i need some help if you can.

I would like to talk to anyone that has had to use Puregon before?

If anyone can help me let me know.

Thanks

Susan

I've used Puregon for all four ICSI cycles and my FET cycle. Send me a PM if you like, hopefully I can help.

Leanne

kali

28-02-2008, 11:55

Hi everyone. My internet has been playing up - I think the phone connection has been affected by all this rain here in Sydney.

Katiesmum: You're such a brave girl. Well done for doing the biopsy. I so hope that its not as scary as your doctor has made out. You will cope though.... I can see you are such a strong girl. And the most important thing is you can still do IVF and have a baby. I hope the next 3 weeks pass quickly so you can get the results and know where you stand.

Meltux: whoohoo! That;s great news! Two munchkins on board. I so hope this is your cycle :smiliedance: I have all my fingers and toes crossed for you. When is your BT date??

Helenmac: Will your EPU be tomorrow? You had some bloods this morning didn't you? Whats the news? I really hope they can go ahead. :fingerscrossed: Please let us know as soon as you hear.

:wave: Helenw, Kitty, Leanne and everyone. Hope you are all OK.

No news here. Just found out we have to spend $3500 on fixing our rising damp problem in our old house. Signed up this morning..... sigh.... that was my matermity leave money :thumbsdown: but the house was so wet and mouldy I thought it would be unhealthy for bubs when she/he arrives. So we'll just have to start saving (really, really hard) again.