[jandm]

Originally Posted by tygerlilly

A 5 day transfer has a 10% higher success rate, and you are less likely to conceive twins.

Here is the article I read Article: Transcript from 3 Day vs Blastocycst Transfer

Thanks girl. that is great. how are you holding up today?

[caty561]

Originally Posted by missthuyn

I'M still here waiting. We just transferred 3 perfect Grade A, 8 cell embies! I had to pee on the pan 3 times!!! I'm excited! I will update again when I'm home!

congrats you are officially PUPO!!! Now reat up and have DH take care you!!!

[jandm]

My Er was Sunday and i was fine after just cramps a little and some pain when i am walking. Today i woke up feeling great and went to work. Now i am crashing fast. My mouth tastes horrible. It tastes like dry mouth on a cold but smells horrible. (sorry tmi) My body is tired. why did this come on this fast today? Does this have anything to do with my drugs going out of my body?

I am starting to feel like a**.
Did anyone else get sick like this after ER?

girls that are struggling you are in my prayers.

mandy good luck on your er

cathy-congrats girl you r PUPO.

miss-you will be great at helping out Mandy.

to all.

[ladydi52297]

Okay, I havent been on for like three days and It took me forever to read through everyone's posts. I hope that all goes well for everyone with the needles, ER's, ET's and Beta tests... You all have lots of info to share and I have been taking notes

ASF- I am on day eight of Lupron and had some spotting start yesterday...Is that normal?? I go for my first BW/US on 7/15 and should start stim's right away (Gonal F/Menopur)...do those get injected in the abdomen or does it have to be in a big muscle?? Will post another update after the BW/US...

[angie056]

Carseatfreak and Missthuyn - Congrats on being PUPO!!!!

jandm - I felt yuckie the day after ER but better than ER day! I hope you feel better soon!

Mandy - great news on ER

Tiffy - Nice E2 girl you are on your way!!!!

Mrs. C - How is the LURKING????

Thanks girls for all your encouraging words, thoughts and prayers as I really appreciate it. I am feeling MUCH better now. I still don't have any higher confidence that my embies are nestling in but I am not so down. With DD I KNEW I was preggers within days of implantation and I just don't have that feeling. Anyway I think I am going to go out and spend some money on something I don't need tonight. Hmmmm I have been wanting one of those little Roomba vacuums.

and to all!

[missthuyn]

Angie: Cheer up! I feel the same way at times, and I just wanna cry and give up. I want to prepare myself for a disapointment so it won't hurt so much. Its an emotional rollercoaster, we are up at times, and down at other times. I can't wait for you to get a BFP so you're way UP!!

How did it go Mabelina and Tygerlilly? They made me drink so much water that after they transferred, I had to pee so bad! They tried to make me wait 15 minutes and not move, but I had to go, so I went in the bedpan (TMI!!!) 3 times!!! LOL. After that, I was allowed to go like 4 more times. That's 7 times in an hour! I think I like ER better! I hate the feeling of having to go potty! LOL.

AFM, Bed resting...

It sucks! Esp when DH has to go back to work. I have my bulldog Lotus here to keep my company. I had a fruit basket from Edible Arragements delivered from DH for our anniversary today! I am currently eating all the daisy pineapples!!!

So we made a decision to do 3 embies, all great quality. My embies were mostly great quality and few Grade II. RE said she recommend transferring 2, but 3 will increase the chance of getting pregnant, but also a 3% chance of triplets. 3% chance didn't seem that high?? LOL. 40% chance of twins. And also, she said it could also lead to none implantating. I don't know, I just felt more comfortable with 3 transferred.

Also, I've been moving alot and I'm afraid they will "fall" out. RE said they dont' fall out. But I can't help but think that its a possibility. I try to move slowly and not disturb them. But being alone, I have to do things for myself since DH is at work for the rest of the week. And my sister who lives with us, is out for the week also. How much moving are you ladies on bedrest doing??? I do have to return to work on Wednesday.

[M&V]

Originally Posted by Tiffywall86

hey girls. Just got a call from my doctor. My E2 levels on Thursday the day I started gonal f were 30. Today after 4 days on it they are 257. Is this good?

I wish DW had those numbers ... looks like you are well on your way!

[M&V]

Originally Posted by JustOneMore

Well, u/s and bw was a surprise. E2 is only 71 and follies haven't budged. Not what I was expecting. Also, there was a big honking cyst that the RE decided to drain on the spot to make sure it isn't interfering. After a handful of jabs, he determined that it is outsideb my ovary and we could let it alone. He upped my stims a bit and we are hopeful things start to move in the next few days. I will know more Thursday. I can't get over how different this cycle is from the last one. I guess this surpression thing really works. I just hope it doesn't work too well and we can't get any follies. Hope you ladies are having a better day!

You're not that far behind my DW. Going back in 2 days?

[mmurphy]

Originally Posted by missthuyn

I'M still here waiting. We just transferred 3 perfect Grade A, 8 cell embies! I had to pee on the pan 3 times!!! I'm excited! I will update again when I'm home!

I know you're probably resting from the transfer but when you get a moment will you let me know what made you finally decide on three? Did your doctor give you any input as to how he thought you would respond. I ask because my doctor told me that at the time of transfer, we can decide on tranfering 2 or 3 based on how the quality of embies and on how well he thinks I will respond to them.

Hope you're feeling okay, lots of

[mmurphy]

Originally Posted by missthuyn

Angie: Cheer up! I feel the same way at times, and I just wanna cry and give up. I want to prepare myself for a disapointment so it won't hurt so much. Its an emotional rollercoaster, we are up at times, and down at other times. I can't wait for you to get a BFP so you're way UP!!

How did it go Mabelina and Tygerlilly? They made me drink so much water that after they transferred, I had to pee so bad! They tried to make me wait 15 minutes and not move, but I had to go, so I went in the bedpan (TMI!!!) 3 times!!! LOL. After that, I was allowed to go like 4 more times. That's 7 times in an hour! I think I like ER better! I hate the feeling of having to go potty! LOL.

AFM, Bed resting...

It sucks! Esp when DH has to go back to work. I have my bulldog Lotus here to keep my company. I had a fruit basket from Edible Arragements delivered from DH for our anniversary today! I am currently eating all the daisy pineapples!!!

So we made a decision to do 3 embies, all great quality. My embies were mostly great quality and few Grade II. RE said she recommend transferring 2, but 3 will increase the chance of getting pregnant, but also a 3% chance of triplets. 3% chance didn't seem that high?? LOL. 40% chance of twins. And also, she said it could also lead to none implantating. I don't know, I just felt more comfortable with 3 transferred.

Also, I've been moving alot and I'm afraid they will "fall" out. RE said they dont' fall out. But I can't help but think that its a possibility. I try to move slowly and not disturb them. But being alone, I have to do things for myself since DH is at work for the rest of the week. And my sister who lives with us, is out for the week also. How much moving are you ladies on bedrest doing??? I do have to return to work on Wednesday.

Sorry!! I just saw your post which answers my questins. Thank you.

[JustOneMore]

I have a work related trip on Wednesday so I am going back on Thursday. I hope your wife's numbers improve too. What was her e2? I gather from your note it was low also.

Originally Posted by M&V

You're not that far behind my DW. Going back in 2 days?

[tygerlilly]

Hi all! So I am pregers today to two beautiful blasts! They let us see them in the microscope, and gave us an ultrasound of our babies . I read all the posts, but I am gonna relax and try to nap... I'll be back later! I should play them the HiHo song since it starts off "We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig dig all day long!" That should get them in the mood to burrow lol.

[Sweetpea]

Tigerlily, Congratulations!! PUPO!!!!!

Angie--I totally get it. Im in the 2ww too and my emotions are a huge rollercoaster ride all the time. I try to just not think of anything but the wedding we have this week, bc I get too obsessed and down if I start thinking of whether this will fail. Dont worry. This time will pass! It just has to... right? ..
and by the way, being way emotional is a total indicator of a knocked up woman, in my book!


to everyone.. we've had a busy day so far. Im trying to pack every day super full of activity and fun bc otherwise the wait is just going to kill me. I have to say frozen cycles are so much easier to get through that fresh IVF cycles, so, just remember that if it turns out, for you, that this cycle isn't your personal "moment," and if youre lucky enough to get a frosty or two, your FET might be the answer.

Of course... Im praying for all BFPs this month though!!

One of the ways Im getting through my 2ww is by continually thinking of my plan b. Which happens to be anther darned full blown fresh IVF cycle, since one of our little ones didnt survive the thaw. I was so sad when we had to use all three to get two to transfer. But oh well. I believe Gods hands are in all things, so so be it! ack. I dont really want to do another full IVF. So Im really hoping this works.

Ive been having a certain ammt of cramping since the transfer. Today Im 4 days past transfer, so I dont really think this is still being caused by the insertion of the catheter, which I couldnt feel at all. But it could be caused by progesterone... or maybe by implantation.. but Im trying not to hope. Im trying to think of plan B. That will get me through if this cycle fails.

Good luck to everyone out there! and thanks for letting me be on the thread!

[Mandy911]

BCP(Oh the irony!)


Lupron
Allijbutler -6/21
LauraRose -6/23
Justonemore -6/24
Tiffywall86 -6/29
Lissett -6/30
Mises -7/1
Ktmc74 -7/3
Lisa72 -7/3
Dee Dee -7/4
Ladydi52297 -7/6
M&V -7/6
Mmurphy -7/7
Nanoo4u -7/13

Stims (start date) Grow Follies Grow
LauraRose -7/3
Chuchu -7/3
Bothsidesnow -7/4
Jennifer&James -7/6
Allijbutler -7/7
M&V -7/8
Tiffywall86 -7/9
Justonemore -7/9
Mmurphy -7/9
Miraclebaby22009 -7/9
KTMC74 -7/9
Enci -7/10
Toni4Veka -7/10
Lissett -7/12
Cathie -7/13
Dee-Dee -7/17
Nousername -7/18
Lisa72 -7/20

ER
Threelittlebirds -7/3 (9 eggs,9 fert)
KittyKat -7/4 (21 eggs,11 fert)
Caty561 -7/5 (14eggs,11 fert)
Angie056 -7/6 (24 eggs, 17 fert.)
Carseatfreak -7/7 (12 eggs,11 fert.)
Tygerlilly -7/8 (14 eggs, 6 fert.)
Aidan'smom 7/8
Mabelina -7/9 (19 eggs, 11 fert.)
Missthuyn - 7/10 (16 eggs, 14 fert.)
Jandm -7/12 (6 eggs)
Humbird97 -7/12
NicolaJane -7/13
Luckyday -7/14
Mandy911 -7/14
Funprof -7/14
Xaaf76x -7/14
LauraRose -7/15
Chuchu -7/15
Mwalls -7/16
Justonemore -7/16 est
Jennifer&James -7/17
Miraclebaby22009 -7/20
KTMC74 -7/20
Mmurphy -7/21
Lissett -7/23

ET/FET PUPO !!!!
Threelittlebirds -7/6 (2 embies)
Angie056 -7/8 (2 embies)
KittyKat -7/9 (2 embies)
Sweetpea -7/9 (2 embies)
Caty561 -7/10 (2 embies)
Overtherainbow -7/10
Mabelina -7/11 (2 embies)
Carseatfreak -7/12 (2 embies)
Tygerlilly -7/13 (2 embies)
Missthuyn -7/13 (3 embies)
Jandm -7/15
LauraRose -7/18 or 7/20
Luckyday -7/19
Mandy911 -7/19
Jennifer&James -7/19
Justonemore -7/20
KTMC74 -7/23 or 7/25
Mmurphy 7/24
Lissett -7/28

Waiting for BETA
KittyKat -7/17
Sweetpea -7/18
Threelittlebirds -7/18
Angie056 -7/20
Caty561 -7/20
Tygerlilly -7/22
Mabelina -7/22
Carseatfreak -7/22
Mandy911 -7/27


POAS-Positive!

Pregnant

Prayers and Needs a Big Hug!
Caty561- DH's Aunt sick with Cancer
Lilcbru - RE cancelled cycle
Tygerlilly- DH trying to get dream job

[Mwalls]

Hi all I hope you guys are doing well - I haven't had chance to read everyone's post. But I thought I'd share my "plan" anyway, I'm bracing myself for tomorrow I want to stay positive but if for some reason I get the bad news tomorrow that we didn't have enough follies to retrieve. I will have to do another cycle next year by February because I plan to go back to Philippines to get married (again). I never had my "Dream" wedding where I actually have to wear a wedding dress we wed civil... Anyway my cousin is getting married next year and the same day we were married! Jan 31... and the funny part... she's also getting married to someone named Eric... just like my hubby we are both very close and we thought we'll do a dual wedding. That's my plan if this doesn't work out - I need to get my head out of it if it happens and this will sure take my missery out I hope I have no one else to share this with but you guys.... Take it all easy! I'm praying that I have positive results tomorrow and I will go on ER but if not I have another thing to occupy my little head.