[tonyslove]

hey ladies - 24hrs and counting... our beta is tommorrow... this has been the longest weekend of my life.. we were at my ILs house this weekend and there was family in from out of town that qe haven't seen in a very long time and Im sure you can guess the dreadful ?? we got all weekend (i stopped counting at 12x) I was on the verge of tears the entire weekend. But tomorrow is the big day and I am a nervous wreck... I bought a HPT and now I am too chicken to take it. Pls keep us in your prayers tonight as I will for each of you....

[Katy]

It's an all natural recipe for help with constipation - I guess they use it in old folks homes stuff like that, so things keep flowing. The nice thing is its not strong like a laxative or anything.

Here is the recipe:
1 cup bran (crushed) - I used oat bran which is yummy
1 cup applesauce - I used cinnamon applesauce
1 cup prune juice
Mix together, and 1 teaspoon every 3-4 hours (I usually do at least 2 teaspoons at a time, maybe every 5-6 hours)

[KellyKD]

Originally Posted by Katy

It's an all natural recipe for help with constipation - I guess they use it in old folks homes stuff like that, so things keep flowing. The nice thing is its not strong like a laxative or anything.

Here is the recipe:
1 cup bran (crushed) - I used oat bran which is yummy
1 cup applesauce - I used cinnamon applesauce
1 cup prune juice
Mix together, and 1 teaspoon every 3-4 hours (I usually do at least 2 teaspoons at a time, maybe every 5-6 hours)

Thank you sooooooooooooooooooooo much maybe now I will feel better. Gonna send DH to the strore.

[Katy]

Yeah, it works pretty fast - you may want to give it a try and then increase your dosage a bit if no results quickly. At least then you'll get some relief from what's bothering your tummy. My whole stomach/ab region was bugging me the day before the transfer - uber bloated, and I also had indigestion bad. I feel much better after being on that stuff now for a few days. And it really just tastes like applesauce (although it definitely looks like something called 'poop paste'). Good luck!

[KellyKD]

Yesterday I was so scared to go to the bathroom, I didn't want to take a chance on pushing out my embies. My DH kind of laughed and said that couldn't happen.

[Katy]

I totally know what you mean. But then you do internet research, and you see all kinds of things they say not to do, it's so hard to know what to do... I said the same thing to DH. I never knew we'd be having this intimate kind of discussions!

[Katy]

Thought I'd pass this on - kind of neat - I like the river metaphor...

Lay down, on your back, with your eyes closed. Relax and breathe deeply. Notice any areas of tension you feel in your body from your head to your neck, down your arms and hands, through your torso, down your abdomen, buttocks, thighs, calves and feet. Tense the tight areas in your body even more, one by one. Breathe in, inhaling deeply down into your lower abdomen. Push your stomach out as you breathe in. Focus your attention on the tension in your body, then tighten the muscles in the area even more, and relax them fully as your exhale. Exhale all the way, deflating your abdomen when you breathe out. Breathe the tension in your body out through the breath.

Focus your attention on the tension, the breath, and the relaxation. Nothing more. When the tension in that particular part of your body is gone, move on to the next part. When you feel relaxed throughout your body, and your mind is clear, begin the visualization. Continue the deep breathing exercise, breathing deep into your abdomen and relaxing with each exhalation.

A river will be used as a metaphor for your life. A garden will represent the endocrinology lab if you are doing in-vitro fertilization. Modify these scenes for your own individual maximum comfort.

Picture your ideal river scene. Picture the banks of the shore, the background scene, the weather, and the water itself. Are the waters rough or calm? Continue to picture this river scene until the flow of the river feels comfortable and safe.

You are on a raft. Picture what you are wearing - is it white and flowing; is it primitive and beaded? It must feel comforting - this will be your maternal gown. Picture the raft as rustic or as luxurious as you wish. This is your raft, your vessel for this journey. Is it hard or soft? Is it made of pure and untreated materials? You may furnish it with pillows, comforters, or keep it bare and natural. Can you feel the waters of the river through the raft?

Let the raft float down the river. Relax and let the waters of life take you down the river. Trust your raft. Trust the water.

When you are ready, let your raft float down to a cove where the water takes you. Picture the cove with fertile banks. The soil on the banks are dark and rich. They receive water from the river of life. They receive ample sun and adequate shade. The banks of this cove will be your special garden. What else will nourish your garden? Who would you like to be there with you? Who is not allowed? You may wall off your garden, or keep it open to the surroundings. Your garden is safe.

Your seed will begin life here. You may remain on your raft, or come onto the banks to assist the process while your seed is receiving the gift of life. Watch where your seed is growing. Help picture the perfect soil. Nourish the soil. Water the soil. Make or remove shade as life begins. You control the environment here.

When your seedling is ready and can no longer receive adequate nourishment from the banks of the shore, you must carefully transplant it. It is now yours. Cradle it, nurture it, breathe into it, talk to it, sing to it. Love it.

Bring your seedling onto the raft with you. Make both of you comfortable and safe. When you are ready, carefully launch your raft back into the waters of the cove. Return to the waters of life with your seedling. It now receives all its nourishment from you. On the rest of the journey it will become one with you. You now move on down the river, together. As one.

[kensbaby93]

I went to the store today. TJ MAX and just a few doors down was Dollar Tree. It took every bit of strenght I had to no go in there to buy just a few tests. I just know if I did I would of POAS the minute I walked in the door...knowing oh to well it is way to early...LOL. I would have a conversation with my self the whole ride home "save them for Thursday and be fine with it, but by the time I get home I would have myself talked into just peeing on one little stick....LOL.

I am so glad I stayed away!!!!

[Giggles178]

Originally Posted by kensbaby93

I went to the store today. TJ MAX and just a few doors down was Dollar Tree. It took every bit of strenght I had to no go in there to buy just a few tests. I just know if I did I would of POAS the minute I walked in the door...knowing oh to well it is way to early...LOL. I would have a conversation with my self the whole ride home "save them for Thursday and be fine with it, but by the time I get home I would have myself talked into just peeing on one little stick....LOL.

I am so glad I stayed away!!!!

Good job Cari! lol you sound like me. I haven't bought any yet and won't until the day I want to POAS. I don't know if I could have done it though, good job!

[Katy]

Wow, Tina - you are almost there! Hang in there!
I'm so sorry you had to go through all those questions over the weekend. You sure handled it more gracefully than I would! Almost there, girl!
you'll get your !

Originally Posted by tonyslove

hey ladies - 24hrs and counting... our beta is tommorrow... this has been the longest weekend of my life.. we were at my ILs house this weekend and there was family in from out of town that qe haven't seen in a very long time and Im sure you can guess the dreadful ?? we got all weekend (i stopped counting at 12x) I was on the verge of tears the entire weekend. But tomorrow is the big day and I am a nervous wreck... I bought a HPT and now I am too chicken to take it. Pls keep us in your prayers tonight as I will for each of you....

[Giggles178]

Originally Posted by tonyslove

hey ladies - 24hrs and counting... our beta is tommorrow... this has been the longest weekend of my life.. we were at my ILs house this weekend and there was family in from out of town that qe haven't seen in a very long time and Im sure you can guess the dreadful ?? we got all weekend (i stopped counting at 12x) I was on the verge of tears the entire weekend. But tomorrow is the big day and I am a nervous wreck... I bought a HPT and now I am too chicken to take it. Pls keep us in your prayers tonight as I will for each of you....

Will be praying for you! Please let us know you results asap!

[Giggles178]

Originally Posted by KellyKD

Yesterday I was so scared to go to the bathroom, I didn't want to take a chance on pushing out my embies. My DH kind of laughed and said that couldn't happen.

I know what you mean. Don't worry, I have been told over and over again, you can't push the embabies out. It's hard not to stress over every little thing but just try to keep positive. After reading Isabellamina's post today, it gave me such a clear head/mindframe. This is completely in God's hands. If they are going to implant, they will implant. There is nothing more that we can do to make things happen. Just Relax!

[Livebait3]

My Beta is on 05/14/2008. We jumped straight into IVF so this will be our very first BETA ever. Does the RE office typically call you within a few hours or do they give you the results at the appt?

[Giggles178]

Originally Posted by Livebait3

My Beta is on 05/14/2008. We jumped straight into IVF so this will be our very first BETA ever. Does the RE office typically call you within a few hours or do they give you the results at the appt?

Congrats on your first IVF. Usually they will call you within a few hours of taking blood.

[Katy]

Thanks Jen for helping me remember to keep things in perspective. I was getting annoyed with myself at all the sneezing I was doing today!