[Linz712]

Originally Posted by IndieBlue

Okay...but don't eat the whole bag of oreo's...you know chocolate contains caffeine too! My big kick lately has been buying up all the different flavors of the Naked brand juice smoothies. We went to 2 different stores so far and we're slowly working our way through the different ones to find our favs. So far, PowerC is mine and my husband likes the Pomegranate ones.

So you left out the most important part of your shopping trip description....regular oreo's or double stuffed? LOL

I've been diggin the Naked Juices too- my favorite is probably Blue Machine and Mighty Mango- least favorite is the Protein one- very chalky from the whey protein in it- but- hoping it wards of OHSS with all teh protein, so I'm still drinking- or should I saw chewing it down!

[Kamari]

I'm so happy to find this forum. I am in my 2ww more like 9 day wait.
Me 30 B tubes removed
DH 27 Low count

IVF/ICSI #1 I don't rely remember the protocol
We transferred on 3 days post ER and we have a beautiful 2 yo girl. I also have a 12 year old from a previouse relationship (conceived naturally).

IVF/ICSI #2
Protocol Microdose Lupron with follistim
ER5/7 10 eggs 8 matured 8 fertilized
ET5/12 2 blasts transferred 2 frozen.
Beta 5/21
Now I'm in my 2ww

[Emilysmom]

Originally Posted by Mama2Caden

Good luck to all the Ladies still going through ER and ET or stimming.

Update: We have 6 embryos, we transferred 2 perfect blasts, had 4 to freeze. One of the blast looked like it was beginning to hatch too. So I'm PUPO. My first beta is on 5/23. Can't wait. Take care all.

I would take 2 perfect blasts and Frozens any day!!! Congratulations and spread some of your great quality around!!! Enjoy being PUPO and ride out the rest of the month with the May ladies.

LADIES--We are half way through the month!!!

[Linz712]

Originally Posted by Kamari

I'm so happy to find this forum. I am in my 2ww more like 9 day wait.
Me 30 B tubes removed
DH 27 Low count

IVF/ICSI #1 I don't rely remember the protocol
We transferred on 3 days post ER and we have a beautiful 2 yo girl. I also have a 12 year old from a previouse relationship (conceived naturally).

IVF/ICSI #2
Protocol Microdose Lupron with follistim
ER5/7 10 eggs 8 matured 8 fertilized
ET5/12 2 blasts transferred 2 frozen.
Beta 5/21
Now I'm in my 2ww

You bet! How are you doing with the 2ww so far?

[Emilysmom]

Originally Posted by Kamari

I'm so happy to find this forum. I am in my 2ww more like 9 day wait.
Me 30 B tubes removed
DH 27 Low count

IVF/ICSI #1 I don't rely remember the protocol
We transferred on 3 days post ER and we have a beautiful 2 yo girl. I also have a 12 year old from a previouse relationship (conceived naturally).

IVF/ICSI #2
Protocol Microdose Lupron with follistim
ER5/7 10 eggs 8 matured 8 fertilized
ET5/12 2 blasts transferred 2 frozen.
Beta 5/21
Now I'm in my 2ww

Of course and !!! There are 2 May threads (May ladies and May ladies 2ww). I usually go back and forth checking on everyone. SO many positive ladies on this board.

[Emilysmom]

Originally Posted by IndieBlue

Okay...but don't eat the whole bag of oreo's...you know chocolate contains caffeine too! My big kick lately has been buying up all the different flavors of the Naked brand juice smoothies. We went to 2 different stores so far and we're slowly working our way through the different ones to find our favs. So far, PowerC is mine and my husband likes the Pomegranate ones.

So you left out the most important part of your shopping trip description....regular oreo's or double stuffed? LOL

Double stuffed.LOL. Haven't had them since I was little. I'll try and control my portions. I also like the pomegranate Naked juices. I forgot them when I went to whole foods last week. My RE suggests the Body for Life drinks as snacks because they have 17 g/ protein.

I'm in Atlanta also--Dreary day. Would rather be where SUe/Yoga girl is in the 80s.

[pray2bmom]

Linz - Good luck on you appointment. I will update with "my plan" once I get a call fromt the nurse.

[IndieBlue]

Originally Posted by Emilysmom

Pray2bmom(Nicole) and Lindsay-- Thanks for asking about my cycle. What a roller coaster this journey is.

Hey, I commented on your shopping trip....are you going to leave us hanging LOL Oh wait...I see down the thread here that you chose to go with the double stuffed...oh now those are yummy!

Seriously though, glad that you got your numbers back and glad it looks like you'll trigger soon. Best of luck!

[Maggie34]

Kamari! You've joined a great group - congrats on being Pupo and wishing you a right around the corner!

Katy - I've been thinking a lot about you and am really praying for you......

Inourdreams - I'm sorry you cycle was cancelled. When you begin again - which I'm sure will be soon! - you have the best of my wishes.

Indieblue - I understand about the cyst. The week I was supposed to start stimming, they found a 19mm cyst that had not been there during my previous ultrasounds. I was SO upset. They had me do bloodwork to determine whether it was producing hormones - turned out it was not! The cyst becomes a concern only if it producing hormones because when you give it the stims, it may grow like crazy - to the detriment of the others - the nurse described it as becoming "the bully on the block" as it takes all the goodstuff that the other follies need. Once we found out mine was not producing hormones, they were not concerned about it - and by the time my ER came around, my cyst had grown to 36mm!! The RE just informed me that he would aspirate it while he was in there - which he did and everything went fine. SO - point is - don't worry. If your RE doesn't seem worried and isn't mentioning it, don't you worry about it! Good Luck!!!!!

[IndieBlue]

Originally Posted by Linz712

I've been diggin the Naked Juices too- my favorite is probably Blue Machine and Mighty Mango- least favorite is the Protein one- very chalky from the whey protein in it- but- hoping it wards of OHSS with all teh protein, so I'm still drinking- or should I saw chewing it down!

Did you know that they just came out with a Pro-biotic one too? I've been looking for those but they are not in my area yet Some of them are really thick and creamy tasting, while others just taste like juice...it's strange how different they all can be. Oh and Green Machine is just gross....LOL I really really wanted to like that one, since it's supposed to be so good for you (especially trying to get pregnant) but I just couldn't choke it down.

[IndieBlue]

Originally Posted by Kamari

Now I'm in my 2ww

Kamari! Praying for you during this 9 day wait....can't wait to hear if you get your BFP soon. When is Beta?

[IndieBlue]

Originally Posted by Maggie34

Indieblue - I understand about the cyst. The week I was supposed to start stimming, they found a 19mm cyst that had not been there during my previous ultrasounds. I was SO upset.

Thanks Maggie I don't think it produces hormones, as it's never messed with my CD3 bloodwork. It's been 18mm on day 3, day 9 and day 11....so she just said that it was odd that it was always the same size no matter where my cycle was. ??? Maybe that's a good sign and it's not one that grows and such with cycle fluctuations and it won't become a bully LOL

[kaym82]

Ok..that makes me feel better....I've been feeling crampy too!!!

Originally Posted by IndieBlue

Karla, I'm pretty sure they can make you hormonal LOL I've been PMS'y for the past 2 weeks since I've been on them...not enjoying it at all. Plus I have AF symptoms, spotting, bb's hurt and I cramp every morning like I'm going to start The side effects are easing up but then that's the way it works I guess....just when I'm 4 days away from my last one and I'm feeling better LOL HOpe you feel better soon and good luck with your vacation planning.

[Linz712]

Indie- LOL- the green machine looks really gross- I didn't think it was too bad- then again I haven't bought it again either! I think most of them just taste like juice too-I'm so not picky! Too funny- I'll have to look for the pro-biotic one....mmmmm....enjoy those oreos for me!!!

Oh- my 2 cents on the cyst- I think I've said before- but I've had one that hangs around at 20mm- give or take, since October- non-hormonal, no problems, This is my 3rd stim cysyle with it. They thought it may bully my follies too- hahahaha! Wasn't the case even a little! So you never know- I've been just fine- so you will be too!

[kaym82]

Nicole~~
Your follie count sounds great!!!....Good luck- update us as soon as you hear back from your nurse!!!

Originally Posted by pray2bmom

Good morning everyone. Just got back from my appointment and I have about 20-30 follies. I am waiting on the nurse to call with my hormone levels and my next doses. My ER should either be Sunday or Monday. On my way....


Linz - Did you have your appointment yet? Let us know how it turns out?

Emilysmom - We are close to the same schedule. How is everything going?