Winter Wishes Check-In 12/20!!!

LSN8308

WELCOME BACK Ladies to another check in! Huge Hugs  and sending T&P for all the bad news we've had this week. FX for good news to come!

Any Updates?

QOTW: New years resolutions?

Winter Wishes list:

Check-In Leaders:

@intheplanningstage

@ErinSays (in December!)

@kcm187

@LSN8308

 

Welcomes!

(Welcome to everyone!)

((Hugs))

Hugs for anyone who might need them this week!

Good News!

Thanks to @poohniki for making our badge this month!

Currently Cycling/Scheduled

Sparkles2040 – IVF#1 w/ICSI – Christmas ER/ET

kcm187 – IVF#1 w/ICSI – ER ~ Dec 13/14

MrsC430 – FET #3 – ER ~ 12/26

poohniki – IUI w/DS in Dec

sweetsurrender9 – trying naturally with DH for a few cycles on RE’s advice

Neesey - FET #1.2 oral estrace and no delestrogen - ET 12/31

neilsixx - IVF #1 -  ER - 11/12 - FET - Mid December

BLISS KISS - FET - ET - 1/15

Dreamingofdimples - IVF-starting stims 12/26

Tenyearwait - IVF #2 - ER 12/31

In the 2WW! (lots of people!!)

natianikole – IVF# 1 w/ICSI – ER Dec 2 Beta 12/16

Toriables - FET #2?

LSN8308 - IVF w/ICSI #3 - ER Dec 11 - ET 12/16 - Beta 12/27

beth9409 - IVF#2 - ER - 12/10 - Beta - 12/24

Vpine - FET #1 - ET 12/18

Babydreams13-FET Dec 17/18

GettinCrafty – FET #1 – Transfer set around Dec 16 - 12/27

Lady2010 - IVF #1.  EPP with Antagonist - Beta 12/30

Tigger99 - FET #1 - ET 12/20 - Beta 12/29

mccall0113-IVF #3

halle83 - FET #1 - ET 12/20 - Beta 12/31

FloridaSun82 – IVF#1 – ER~Dec 13 - Beta 1/2/14

BFP (FX!):

Sk8terWoman - FET#1 - ET 12/1 - Beta 12/10: 264!!

Flygirl1228 - FET #1-Transfer-12/3  Beta 12/13

herecomesthesun - IVF - ER 12/1 - ET 12/6

LeoLauren - IVF#3 - ER - 12/6-7

KatelynSMeyer- FET#1- ET - 12/11

LizRG – IVF #1 w/ICSI – ER ~ Dec 10

intheplanningstage – FET#2 – ET set for 12/12 - Beta 12/24

Holly&Troy – FET #1 following a freeze-all IVF cycle – FET Dec 12 - Beta - 12/26

Thinking of You! (BFN):

Jill Wheat - IVF#2 canceled/converted IUI

TaylorH84 – IVF#2 w/ICSI and PGD – ER Nov 27

SCSmith2011 – IVF - ET - 12/1 - Beta 12/10-Thinking of you while you wait to cycle again in Jan/Feb!

Margritli – IVF w/ICSI, zoladex suppression- ER ~ Dec 10

KR250222 - FET #3 - ET 12/16 - Beta 12/26

Delayed or Canceled Cycles:

ErinSays – IVF#1 – STUPID STUPID INSURANCE! (Possible IVF in Jan '14)

BeckyP005 – DE IVF#1 w/ICSI – Hopefully next month!!

Manada – Partner IVF  w/ Donor Sperm (with Healz413) – cycling again next month

Healz413 – Partner IVF w/ Donor Sperm (with Manada)– cycling again next month. FX

AquaJacks - IVF w/ICSI #1 -ER on 12/5: Freezing all on 12/11. ET planned for Late Jan/Early Feb. 

Aurora1181 – IVF#2, microdose Lupron protocol –Freeze all. Fet in January or February

RunCC37 – IVF#2 w/estrogen priming antagonist protocol and HGH – ER - Dec 6th   Beta- 12/20 (Embryos stopped growing )

Praying4Miracle17 - FET 2.2 - ET 12/18 (thin lining)

1983lindsey - IVF#1 w/ ICSI (converted IUI) - ET 12/18 (back to IUI! )

camerabug131 – IVF w/ICSI – ER Dec 9 (Freeze All) FET in Feb.

intheplanningstage

Updates: My beta is on 12/24 but 2 lines are there on a frer. Please keep your fingers crossed for me. IF And a miscarriage really puts a damper on this excitement. Nonetheles, im cautiously happy. Today, I am pregnant!!

New year resolution:Try to stop worrying so much. I feel like IF has spilled over into every part my life. Trying to be positive and not waste energy on things I cant control.

Sk8terWoman

Updates:  no new updates so that good news right?  Wishing everyone the best and hopefully lots of people will get good news for Christmas.  That's certainly been our wish for the past three year.

QOTW: New years resolutions- to maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat well and exercise and be more patient and thoughtful to my husband

mccall0113

Move me over to the 2ww! I am PUPO!! Relaxing in bed after 2 embies were put back. Had a wonderful experience. Felt so relaxed and confident. This is our time!

Resolution: make time for myself and crochet as much as possible!

Good luck ladies and happy holidays!!

poohniki

OK.. I am going in for monitoring again tomorrow to determine when to trigger for the IUI. I have the donor sperm in the car- seat belted in and everything. I'm so over the drama.

QOTW: I don't know how to do it exactly, but I would LOVE to have a therapy appointment and not have anything to talk about. Could we make that happen?? Seriously had a solo appt last night and I have so much to say at our couples appt today. 

I also think going to church again would be a great resolution. I've been thinking about it for too long- just need to go back.

Lady2010

I had my ET on Weds - 1 expanded blastocyst (5d) AA.  We call it our superstar and hope he/she sticks and hangs on tight.  They were only able to freeze one embie.

Blood test is 12/30 - going to hold out till then - no POAS.

FX to those continuing and hugs to those who need

herecomesthesun

I've got a "VERY pregnant Beta" today 12/20 according to the nurse. Holy cow! This is really happening. 33 cycles. I've never had a BFP ever. Stick, baby stick.

MrsC430

Happy Friday ladies! My lining/e2 check went well today, so we are all set for our FET on the 26th. Getting anxious! I start PIO tomorrow night - currently dreading that

Happy Holidays & best wishes to all of you lovely ladies!!

LSN8308

Updates: went in for a P4 & E2 check today. I'm 4dp5dt and my progesterone came back at 4.7. my stupid phone didnt have reception and when i restarted it i just got a VM of my nurse telling me the results of the P4 and said to increase the crinone to twice a day. thats all. i was fine with that VM, by the time i listened to it the office was closed anyway and only the 24hr on call nurse was available. so i just remained optimistic as possible and was fine with the info she gave me. DH on the other hand, wanted to know the ranges and why was it low, and why arent they going to keep monitoring it in between now and beta(27th) and why is it only increased to 2 a day, why not 3 or 4. and omg i nearly had a panic attack. didn't know whether calm myself or him down first. we both over reacted, got annoyed, argued a bit. then i called the 24hr line, spoke to a nurse, she said its routine to only check it once after ET and its a good sign that i wasn't told to switch to PIO because that means the RE is confident the extra crinone will be enough, even though ideally they want the P4 to be around 19ish. then DH called me back, and i told him what the nurse said, that made him feel somewhat better and we stopped bickering for the sake of remaining sane during this 2WW. for me, all i need to know for piece of mind is what i need to do NOW and what info will help at this very second to increase my progesterone, DH isnt that way, and its fine. everyone worries in their own way. ugh FX for a smoother end to this 2WW.

QOTW: praying more, continuing to eat healthy and stay active and distancing myself from all sources of negativity in my life.

CameraBug131

ER went well! Retrieved 24 eggs, fertilized 20, and 8 tested normal and made it to day 5. Unfortunately I developed OHSS (wow, it sucks!) and had to postpone until a FET in Feb and one embryo did not survive the freeze. 

So now I have a few weeks to get healthy and cross a few more things off the to-do list! Fingers crossed for all of you! 

Neesey

Lining check yesterday wasn't good. I'm only at a 6 so we've been postponed again. I go in again on Monday to see if the vaginal estrace and awful nitro patches are making a difference. Last time they didn't. If by some miracle I'm over 8, we will transfer in the 31st. I'm not hopeful.
QOTW: I don't believe in NY resolutions.

GettinCrafty

I'm PUPO! Had a smooth transfer of two nice looking thawed blasts on Monday. Test on 12/27. (And just found out we're celebrating Xmas w/ DH's fam on 12/28. That makes me incredibly anxious. Breathe!)

QOTW: I guess mine would be to hold it together no matter how this turns out. To know this is our last try before either a BFP or CF is a bit overwhelming.

girlgamer07

Starting Lurpon 12/26! He goes try #2
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year all

FloridaSun82

ET TOMORROW!!! So nervous! 

Good luck and happy holidays, everyone!

KR250222

I'm PUPO... Beta 12/26 and I'm not POAS. I just don't even want to know! We transferred one 4BB embie on Monday. My left ass hurts from all the PIO but I just keep saying that someday this will all be worth it. My biggest side effect is incredible bloat. Blech! QOTW: no matter what happens I need to stay positive next year, never give up and not get swallowed up by the emotional side of IF.

halle83

You can also move me to the 2WW!! Transfer was yesterday (12/20) and we transferred 2 embies. One was a 24 cell and the other a 12 cell. A third one stopped growing at 9 cells and we didn't refreeze it.

Deciding how many to transfer was nerve racking up until we made the actual decision after talking with the embryologist. I feel at peace with it now.

Beta is 12/31.... Hopefully it'll be a Happy New Year for us

Fingers crossed for all my 2WW buddies!!

halle83

I can't edit my comment above...a 14 cell, not 24. Oops!!

babydreams13

KR250222 said:

I'm PUPO... Beta 12/26 and I'm not POAS. I just don't even want to know! We transferred one 4BB embie on Monday. My left ass hurts from all the PIO but I just keep saying that someday this will all be worth it. My biggest side effect is incredible bloat. Blech! QOTW: no matter what happens I need to stay positive next year, never give up and not get swallowed up by the emotional side of IF.

UMmm I could be you!  I transferred a BB as well and Beta is also on 12/26.  My right ass hurts from all the PIO.  GL

babydreams13

Had my FET #1 on 12/18. We transferred 1 BB which was frozen on day 5 and 1 AC which was frozen on day 6.  RE said the BB has a good chance and the AC has a lesser chance.  I'm hoping at least one takes this time.  I transferred 2 BBs during our fresh cycle and it ended in a chemical so its hard to be hopeful.  I'm hoping I get a nice surprise.  I did some things different this cycle so I'm hoping thats all it takes.  

I'm not sure if I should test.  Last IVFs I didn't test because I had work and didn't want to be a hot mess.  Now I'm off the whole week and IDK if I'll be able to help it. Plus wouldn't it be awesome to get a BFP on xmas? Or it could be a terrible BFN. AHHHH.  BETA on the 26th. So nervous bc we are running out of options.  

I haven't even thought about a New Year's Resolution yet.  I need these results before I can even think about that.  

GL to all of you!

Holly&Troy

Been thinking of you ladies!

Update: Beta is scheduled for 12/26 so just waiting for that to roll around.

New Year's Resolutions: I usually try not to make any: but eat right, maintain my exercise routine, and STICK to the budget...all thinking for the future if beta is a positive.

Good luck ladies!

LeoLauren

BFP! Beta # 2 on Monday! Yay!

halle83

Congrats @LeoLauren!!

katelynsm

I had my first beta on Friday and my # was 369! I'm pregnant Very exciting because last time before my mc the level was 30. So fx for a good second beta tmrw. New Years resolution will really depend on the result of this second beta but overall it's quite typical. Be more active and get to yoga more often.

FloridaSun82

I'm PUPO!!! Beta on Jan 2nd! So relieved and hopeful that this chapter may be over. I'll find out for sure tomorrow, but it looks like there may be 2 frosties!

beth9409

Update: I tested out my trigger. I only had 5000 units so I didn't think it would last long. Testing with wondfos led to trigger testing h*ll! The tests are cheap which is nice but that also means they're not as consistent, leaving me wondering if the lines were getting lighter or darker. Well at 5dp5dt, I finally thought they were darker. Shockingly I got a digital positive as well. I was still worried it might be the trigger but today (7dp5dt) I got a much darker line on an FRER! Beta isn't until 12/24 so I have a few more days to wait. I am trying to not be so scared and enjoy this.

I don't really make new year's resolutions. I would like to have a baby and find a job. FX both of those things happen this year.

Congrats to those ladies with good news!!

Hugs to all those that need them!

beth9409

poohniki said:

OK.. I am going in for monitoring again tomorrow to determine when to trigger for the IUI. I have the donor sperm in the car- seat belted in and everything. I'm so over the drama.

QOTW: I don't know how to do it exactly, but I would LOVE to have a therapy appointment and not have anything to talk about. Could we make that happen?? Seriously had a solo appt last night and I have so much to say at our couples appt today. 

I also think going to church again would be a great resolution. I've been thinking about it for too long- just need to go back.

So glad that you have the donor sperm in the car with you! What a nightmare with the shipping!

beth9409

intheplanningstage said:

Updates: My beta is on 12/24 but 2 lines are there on a frer. Please keep your fingers crossed for me. IF And a miscarriage really puts a damper on this excitement. Nonetheles, im cautiously happy. Today, I am pregnant!! New year resolution:Try to stop worrying so much. I feel like IF has spilled over into every part my life. Trying to be positive and not waste energy on things I cant control.

We have our betas on the same day! I understand how you feel. I am trying to just enjoy my BFP and like you, not worry about the things I can't control. FX that things work out great for both of us!

LizRG

Got my first ever BFP on Saturday at 6dp5dt and had Beta #1 today (8dp5dt) and it was 170.  I'm still in complete shock but so very happy.  I'm just hoping my baby(ies) keeping growing!  Beta #2 is Thursday.

QOTW: Be as healthy as I can be while pregnant.  I am going to try very hard to not give into unhealthy cravings and try to find healthier substitutes.  (Easier said than done) 

LSN8308

Ahhhhhh!!!!!! @LizRG congrats!!! So happy for u!

Tenyearwait

The bump has not been letting me post...but I can now! Stimming. Looking at possible er on tuesday of next week. Blood work is looking good. This is the farthest I have made it in a cycle. So glag the bump let me back on!

LSN8308

@Tenyearwait Welcome Back!!

@beth9409 - FX you heard some good news today???? 

babydreams13

Looks like lots of BFP- congrats ladies. Hoping to join you tomorrow.... BETA tomorrow. So nervous.  I haven't tested yet bc I didn't want to ruin xmas if its a BFN.  I'm not really feeling any symptoms either. My stomach has been messed up from getting sick the night before transfer so I think its related to that not preg related. 

Anyone get a BFP and have no symptoms?  

Please cross your fingers for me for a BFP tomorrow.  

Merry Christmas!

intheplanningstage

babydreams13 said:

Looks like lots of BFP- congrats ladies. Hoping to join you tomorrow.... BETA tomorrow. So nervous.  I haven't tested yet bc I didn't want to ruin xmas if its a BFN.  I'm not really feeling any symptoms either. My stomach has been messed up from getting sick the night before transfer so I think its related to that not preg related. 

Anyone get a BFP and have no symptoms?  

Please cross your fingers for me for a BFP tomorrow.  

Merry Christmas!

I got a bfp (go back for beta #2 tomorrow) and I have no real symptoms at 4.5 weeks. My boobs hurt and Ive been a little nauseous at times, but the progesterone did both of those before my transfer. Good luck!!

Neesey

I had crappy lining at my appointment on the 18th but more drugs and nitro patches got it to thicken up. We are scheduled to transfer the 31st now! I am a mix of shock, surprise, joy and fear. I'm hoping to add to the long list if bfps we've had this month! Congrats to everyone who got one and big hugs to those who haven't yet. Merry Christmas!

Holly&Troy

I'm waiting on the phone call!! ugh!!! Had my first beta this morning, will update you this afternoon, (hopefully sooner than that!) Those hours are going to feel longer than the 2ww, ha! About in how many hours I wonder they'll call? The clinic was not busy at all today so maybe that will speed things along too!



Married July 4, 2009
Me: 33/ DH: 40
TTC since June 2011 (Vasectomy Reversal)
DX: Low sperm count
IVF #1 w/ ICSI
Gonal F + Menopur + Cetrotide + Lupron trigger
ER 10/29, 7 retrieved, 4 fertilized
Progesterone level high too soon.
Transfer cancelled 11/1
Transfer cancelled 11/3, 2 embryos frozen
FET: Scheduled for 12/12
Delestrogen and PIO
Beta #1: 12/26

babydreams13

Holly&Troy said:

I'm waiting on the phone call!! ugh!!! Had my first beta this morning, will update you this afternoon, (hopefully sooner than that!) Those hours are going to feel longer than the 2ww, ha! About in how many hours I wonder they'll call? The clinic was not busy at all today so maybe that will speed things along too!



Married July 4, 2009
Me: 33/ DH: 40
TTC since June 2011 (Vasectomy Reversal)
DX: Low sperm count
IVF #1 w/ ICSI
Gonal F + Menopur + Cetrotide + Lupron trigger
ER 10/29, 7 retrieved, 4 fertilized
Progesterone level high too soon.
Transfer cancelled 11/1
Transfer cancelled 11/3, 2 embryos frozen
FET: Scheduled for 12/12
Delestrogen and PIO
Beta #1: 12/26

Best of luck. I had my BETA drawn too and also waiting on the phone call....so nervous!  I haven't tested so it can go either way.  I hope its good news for both of us!

Holly&Troy

Thinking of you @babydreams13 !! Praying for good news, yes I didn't test either! Didn't want to know before Christmas!

intheplanningstage

good luck girls!!!

babydreams13

Holly&Troy said:

Thinking of you @babydreams13 !! Praying for good news, yes I didn't test either! Didn't want to know before Christmas!

Thanks. Low BETA of an 8 at 8dp5dt.  Most likely another chemical.  Repeat BETA on Saturday.

I hope you get better news than me. 

intheplanningstage

babydreams13 said:

Holly&Troy said:

Thinking of you @babydreams13 !! Praying for good news, yes I didn't test either! Didn't want to know before Christmas!

Thanks. Low BETA of an 8 at 8dp5dt.  Most likely another chemical.  Repeat BETA on Saturday.

I hope you get better news than me. 

I'm so sorry. I hope that you are one of those miracle stories of low betas the land up rising nicely!! It's terrible playing the waiting game. Google "success stories with low betas"..they are out there. Fingers crossed for you!

babydreams13

intheplanningstage said:

babydreams13 said:

Holly&Troy said:

Thinking of you @babydreams13 !! Praying for good news, yes I didn't test either! Didn't want to know before Christmas!

Thanks. Low BETA of an 8 at 8dp5dt.  Most likely another chemical.  Repeat BETA on Saturday.

I hope you get better news than me. 

I'm so sorry. I hope that you are one of those miracle stories of low betas the land up rising nicely!! It's terrible playing the waiting game. Google "success stories with low betas"..they are out there. Fingers crossed for you!

Thank you. I know its a long shot. I went on betabase and there were 27 people who had a preg who started low like mine. We'll see what happens on Saturday.  If its a true BFN then IDK where to even go from here. Running out of options.