[ShellyO's]

Hmm... it seems all RE have different grading scales so I'd go by what they tell you. I know it's super hard not to stress but it sounds like you have some great looking embabies...that's a good thing! Stay strong, you're almost there

[ScootiesGirl]

Originally Posted by Lisag

So we're down to 8 embies...see my signature!

??? So I have primarily grade 2 embies (6) and 2 are grade 1??? My RN said that pregancy rates were the same in grade 1 and 2...is that true? Should I worry if I have mostly grade 2?

Sorry, I have to OCD about something b/c I won't find until next Monday...if we get blasts...ugh!

Thanks!

Lisa - that is a great fertilization report. 8 embabies is a VERY good number!! Yay!! Grow embabies grow!

[wishing]

Originally Posted by Lisag

So we're down to 8 embies...see my signature!

??? So I have primarily grade 2 embies (6) and 2 are grade 1??? My RN said that pregancy rates were the same in grade 1 and 2...is that true? Should I worry if I have mostly grade 2?

Sorry, I have to OCD about something b/c I won't find until next Monday...if we get blasts...ugh!

Thanks!

Congrats on a great fert. report! I wouldn't worry too much about the grades. Many of the women on this board who have gotten pg had all kinds of "grades." So, don't stress over it. 8 is a great amount of embies!! I'll that they become blasts!!

[southhampton]

Lisag - 8 sounds Amazing!! they all make it to blasts!

Wow it is so exciting to hear that people are getting their meds .

Many Ladies on BCP and Lupron - We are moving right along.

I can't wait to meet with the RE come Thursday and find out the protocol.

I hope everone is doing well

Samantha

[Lisag]

Thanks guys! Have a good night!

[Nese1972]

Originally Posted by satya

Good morning gilrs - Hope everyone is doing good today.
Mama - hopefully today the AF will arrive . Which herbs are you taking.
Sandra - good progress ; you are now on a plan.
babyobaby - all the best with the beta - it will be positive.
lisag - you go girl !!!! All the best for the ET tomorrow. for lots of follicles. Yeah the shot does hurt a little and the area can get sore.
Nese - which herbs are you taking. Could you please let us know as well. I think all of us are willing to try anything if we can get BFP

As fo me - since its Friday I am taking it easy - will go out with Friends and have some fun in the evening.

Have anice day girls.

Satya: I had to cancel my appt today with acupuncturist/herbalist because of Tropical Storm Eduoard. Everyone was closing today in case the storm was bad. I did call and ask though and the receptionist said that it is a mixture of a lot of herbs and they will give me a breakdown when I come in again (in two weeks). I will let you know then. I also found out that their clinic "East Harmony Acupuncture" is the same clinic opened by Randine Lewis who wrote the book "The Infertility Cure". Randine no longer works out of this clinic and solely focuses on her fertility retreats now, but I just thought it was cool that I am going to her clinic. If you haven't read this book before ladies I strongly suggest you pick a copy up. It really does help you. Hope everyone is doing great and looking forward to all of our s in September

[southhampton]

Carrbear - I was glad to see your post. I am getting nervous and anxious - Many emotions FEAR!! I am sure you know how I feel. I am sure many feel the same way. I just can't wait till Thursday then I will know what I will be doing . I hope your doing well and enjoying your summer!
Samantha

[SandraM]

My acupuncturist recommended that I read "The Infertility Cure" too. I have not gotten it yet. He was the one who already gave me recommendations from it, like no dairy, taking supplements, eating lots of berries, but no strawberries, etc. I should probably get it. I am starting the no dairy, but some of what you read on infertility and dairy say that eating high fat dairy helps feritility and low-fat dairy inhibits fertility. What do you believe? I thought I would check with my ACP next week and ask him about all this dairy stuff again. Anyway, I am willing to do anything at this point to get ! I have not asked my RE about this dairy thing. She said before that since my weight is good, I shouldn't worry too much. Just no caffeine, alcohol, and calm down on working out.
Skilpt- it will be great being on the same schedule as you. Good luck to us both and we should keep each other posted. Here's a sprinkle for you !

[Iris_2]

Lisag - 8 embies sounds great!!! I have my that they all make it to blasts!!

Congrats to those already getting there meds!

I was just curious what everyone else was doing in regard to meds.. Are you going with a local or online pharmacy or are you getting your meds thru your RE?

[hopeful1230]

Originally Posted by SandraM

My acupuncturist recommended that I read "The Infertility Cure" too. I have not gotten it yet. He was the one who already gave me recommendations from it, like no dairy, taking supplements, eating lots of berries, but no strawberries, etc. I should probably get it. I am starting the no dairy, but some of what you read on infertility and dairy say that eating high fat dairy helps feritility and low-fat dairy inhibits fertility. What do you believe? I thought I would check with my ACP next week and ask him about all this dairy stuff again. Anyway, I am willing to do anything at this point to get ! I have not asked my RE about this dairy thing. She said before that since my weight is good, I shouldn't worry too much. Just no caffeine, alcohol, and calm down on working out.
Skilpt- it will be great being on the same schedule as you. Good luck to us both and we should keep each other posted. Here's a sprinkle for you !

I ask my acupunturist about dairy she told me not to have that much, I also asked about soy milk (silk) she told me that it is better than cow's milk.

I asked her how much should I drink, She said about 8 oz as long that I'm eat fruit, veg, and eating healthy plus taking my omega's 3-6-9 pills plus vits I'm ok.

I read the infertility cure also but you need to know what the acupunturist has you under, becasue sometimes the problems us women have can over lap each other, so they can be treating us for a number of items.

[historyteach]

Iris - i'm getting my meds thru schraft's - which i have found to be the cheapest for the meds that i am on but each pharmacy is going to be a little different - i would call around for the prices

as for the dairy - and all the other stuff - i recently read an article that they know more about cattle fertility and what influences that they do about human - they just irritated me. as for the dairy - i think if you have PCOS or problems ovulating high fat dairy is good for you but i am not sure for everyone. we all have different issues and we are so willing to do anything we can get to our babies i think we go a little crazy sometimes. right now my bed stand is looking more like a medicine cabinet with all the different things i am on. anyway, i hope that regardless of what research we follow we all get our little miracles in the end!!!

[hopeful1230]

Originally Posted by Lisag

So we're down to 8 embies...see my signature!

??? So I have primarily grade 2 embies (6) and 2 are grade 1??? My RN said that pregancy rates were the same in grade 1 and 2...is that true? Should I worry if I have mostly grade 2?

Sorry, I have to OCD about something b/c I won't find until next Monday...if we get blasts...ugh!

Thanks!

Lisa
Thats great 8 is a great number, like the other ladies said dont worry about the grade, each Dr has a different grading system.

How was your trip back home?
I know you must be catching up to all your work.
keep us up to date

I will be praying for all 8 to make it blasts.

[SandraM]

Hopeful - You might want to ask your acupuncturist again about soy milk. I told mine that I was using soy instead of cow's milk and he said to not have any soy now that I am in my IVF cycle. I researched soy a little and it said that it is bad for the endocrine system and can cause infertility. I was told I could drink almond milk. I know all of this can be confusing. I guess each of us should do what we are comfortable with because we all do have our own situations. I have undiagnosed infertility, so maybe a change in diet will give me the boost.

[sarae2003]

Hi ladies, I'm Sara! I was in the July IVF thread, but was bumped to August and stayed on Lupron for 6 weeks due to e2 levels and dr's calendar. Then, I stimmed for 8 days in August before my cycle was cancelled due to a cyst that was eating all the meds. NOW, I should be in the September thread (hopefully!)

I go for cyst aspiration tomorrow, and then will proceed with the antagon protocol. Should be retrieving/transferring the first two weeks of September.

I look forward to getting to know everyone!

[Samie]

I get my meds through McKesson. They are really quick and my insurance actually gets a low rate through them.

I'm officially addicted to this site. I check all the threads constantly. I really should be working!