[mysillyoldbear]

Thunder... back on the first page of this thread, Summer posted a link that says octoberivf: August 2009. She put together a calendar for us where we can input our dates. I like it! I haven't been updating the list because of the calendar, but we can do both if you like! I don't mind keeping the list updated, but will need help as our group grows!

[thunder]

Ohh, I found the link! I added my schedule!
Thanks!!

[thunder]

Hi Ladies.
Just checking in to see how everyone is doing.
I looked at the calendar and only a few ladies put their info on so we can track it. I went back and wrote down names, so we could see who else we are missing!

So far, we can track:
mysillyoldbear
mommyinny
newroad
thunder


We are still missing dates on the calendar for:
genevieve
hopeful10
jerseygirl
christin2084
kelb
gypsy
mrsridge
harpjs
dylansmommy
ariesstar
maggie01
mochamom2be
savannah


Here is the calendar link again:
octoberivf: August 2009


Please add your dates so we can help each other better when we know who has what apt or procedures taking place.

If I've missed anyone, please let me know!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

[Jerseygirl]

Hi Ladies,
I was looking at the update calendar and was thinking I would add myself, but I don't really know a date. I just call the clinic on day 1 and start my Suprefact on day 21. So, when day 1 comes I'll update then.

Getting really anxious...I actually thought about starting in Sept, but we are going to NY (I live in Nova Scotia Canada) for a wedding on the long weekend so I don't want to have to worry about appts etc.

Cheers girls,

[Christin2084]

ok i added my info!
2nd day of BCP..only 2 more weeks until i start lupron. im getting really excited.

[kris1unger]

Hi all I just got off the phone we have found a new clinic and our consult is 9/9/09. I can't wait to get started again. We have been through alot our first cycle was canceled because I was over suppressed, then next time we had 7 follies retrieved 2 eggs both fertilized and were 8 cell grades 4 & 3.5 with 4 being the best. We transferred both got a bfp with a early loss. Next 9 follies only 1 egg it also fertilized and was 8 cell grade 3 bfn that time. We started another cycle and got cancelled 3 days before er they said I ovulated don't ask me how but that is what they said so we were cancelled. So as you can see we have been through alot but hopefully now that we are switching re's we will actually get somewhere.

[thunder]

Krista!

Make sure you go to the calendar and add any apt or med start dates on the list so we can track it better and support one another.

Here is the calendar link again:
octoberivf: August 2009


Jerseygirl: Isn't it funny how we do not want AF to come, but there are times we can't have it come fast enough! Good luck! Keep us posted!

Christin: We started BCP on the same date, but I see you will go a few days before me on stimms. Regardless, we are so close! YAY.

[Gypsy]

Originally Posted by savannah

gypsy- i start oct 28 too!!!! i look forward to sharing this experience with all of you. this will be our first (and last because of cost) IVF ICSI attempt. let's all keep our fingers crossed!

we might be at the wrong place here, we'll have ER and ET in November. It is so far away! Are you going crazy too? Hate waiting!

[dylansmommy]

newroad i think a few days ago you asked who everyone is gettin meds from...i am going thru who my re suggested called schrafts out of nj a specialty division of walgreens the prices are reasonable w/ free next day shipping..i've heard good things about ivfmeds.com tho too..i know that price tag is steep yikes..hopin you only have to do it once so the financial(and emotional)cost is not to steep
good luck
naomi

[KelB]

Krista - while I hate that we have to meet again this way, it is nice to see another familar face. Glad you found a new clinic! Sounds like you have gone through the ringer over the past couple of months.

AFM - I have no idea what my dates will be at this point. My surgery to remove the ectopic/tube was a month ago last Sunday and I have no idea when AF will show. My beta a week after the surgery (7/31) had dropped to 16... does anyone know how long it should take for my cycle to return and to begin a regular period? The wait just keeps dragging on!

Originally Posted by kris1unger

Hi all I just got off the phone we have found a new clinic and our consult is 9/9/09. I can't wait to get started again. We have been through alot our first cycle was canceled because I was over suppressed, then next time we had 7 follies retrieved 2 eggs both fertilized and were 8 cell grades 4 & 3.5 with 4 being the best. We transferred both got a bfp with a early loss. Next 9 follies only 1 egg it also fertilized and was 8 cell grade 3 bfn that time. We started another cycle and got cancelled 3 days before er they said I ovulated don't ask me how but that is what they said so we were cancelled. So as you can see we have been through alot but hopefully now that we are switching re's we will actually get somewhere.

[mysillyoldbear]

Hi Ladies! Thunder, thanks for adding that link! Now I won't have to keep hunting for it!

Krista & Gypsy! (hope I didn't miss anyone!) I am excited to see our group growing!

Well, we found out today we will have to do ICSI. Not too sure how I feel about that, but they say it actually improves success rates. I am going to have to do tons of research! But because of that, we no longer qualify for the shared risk program. I guess that is an answer to prayer because I really had a hard time deciding on the shared risk program or not. Also found out my meds will be less than we thought so that is good! Especially now that we have to pay for ICSI! Just waiting for the financing to finish.... should just be a few more days. Waiting and waiting and waiting.... And man I have been MOODY today!

I just want to go to sleep and wake up at the end of this nice and pregnant!

[Hopeful10]

I am still waiting to schedule my sonohysterogram. I have a call into one of the nurses for clarification on something, so once I hear back and once makes an appearance, I will have that test. As for my dates, I am really not too sure yet. Since I am doing a mini-ivf, I won't be on as many meds as the rest of you. I know with mini ivf, our chances go down, however we were given a 2 for 1 deal, so I am hoping one of them will be a ! I think I pretty much take clomid on day 3 of my cycle up until ER. Once I have my test I will probably get a more definite answer as to my dates. Once I hear I will make sure to update the calendar. I can't believe August is almost over. Soon it will be September, and then October when we will be seeing 's. Time is going by so fast, but yet October can't seem to get here fast enough

[newroad]

Naomi - Thank you for the meds info - I will check into that pharmacy as well. My clinic told me last week that they won't use IVFmeds.com for IVF as they are not FDA approved. I guess they will let you use them for IUI though.

Nicole - We are also using ICSI - not a lot of options since our SC is quite low. Why did they tell you that you have to use ICSI?

Hopeful10 and Kelb - I know the waiting is very hard. Hang in there your time is just around the corner

Kris1unger - Glad to hear you found a new clinic. Here is a cheers to your BFP coming your way

AFM - I had my TT last Friday and it all went very well. I actually felt nothing. It was our first time to the clinic as it is out of state (only a 3 hour drive) so it was nice to see everything and meet everyone. And it reconfirmed that I made the right decision - everyone was so nice and helpful. It just felt right and like everyone had an interest in us and our family. I guess I just did not feel like a big fat dollar sign and that felt nice. My husband and I had a wonderful little mini trip away for the night. I am feeling quite calm about everything but maybe that is because I am still about a 1 1/2 to 2 weeks away from starting BCP (waiting for AF). It looks like my FET will be around October 14-16 and I will be on the overlap protocol. I was out today with my family and there were pregnant ladies EVERYWHERE - I wonder if some of them caught me staring at their bellies - too cute and I can't wait for mine!! Blessings Ladies - Blessing to ALL of us!!

[newroad]

Hi Thunder - I just realized we are pretty much both timed right at the same time for our expected FET!! Yippee a 'Transfer Buddy'. What 'protocol' are you going to be on? Blessings!!

[MrsRidge]

I started BCP today, its finally starting to feel like we are actually in this process.