***January Snowdrops Check-In 2/11/14***

FishyMom

Welcome to the January Snowdrops Check-In! Check-Ins every
Tues. & Fri.

This is a check-in for those who are doing IVF/IVM or FET with an ER/ET scheduled for January. If you are
interested in joining, please fill us in on your cycle below (# IVF cycle, where you are in the process, relevant dates, etc.)
Be sure to update us along the way!

Check-in leaders for the month is: @Ashris13 (Tues) @Twinkie0612 (Fri)

Siggy: https://m.flickr.com/photos/97142829@n05/11206531485/lightbox/

QOTD:  Do you have a quote, song or something that you do to get yourself thru this time in your life?

 

BFPS:

Aurora1181- FET #1 Positive HPT! FX for a great beta 1/31!

Mmhopeful- IVF/ICSI #2 - Strong beta!!

Jkayb123 - IVF #1
AquaJacks- FET #1 1/24
DreadGamerWife- IVF #1

Sunshinedaisies000- IVF#1 - FRER - eek!

Jetta83306- IVF #1 - FRER - Beta 2/5/14
CameraBug131- FET #1 1/27

SpartanGirl24- IVF #2
Lacyj67- FET #2 1/31

BFNS:
Hollowberry- IVF/ICSI #1
Ashris13- FET #1
Pvf08- IVF/ICSI #1

Lucyb82- IVF #2
Ttc23- FET #2
Scooteriste- IVF #1
Carol77B- IVF #1

BankerBSN- IVF #1

Twinkie0612- IVF/ICSI #3

Runforcookies- IVF #1

January Angels:

Geordie314- FET #2

 

FET:
Bean386- FET with EA

In the 2ww:
BLISS KISS- FET #1 1/15

Cancelled/Delayed:
Jbasore1123- IVF #2 1/13 ((Hugs))
Love4Labs326- IVF/ICSI #1 w/ PGS ((hugs))
STBMrsMiller- IVF/ICSI #2- Good Luck in February!
IFinTN- IVF #1 w/ CCS – Good Luck in February/March!
KJF114- ((Hugs))
LooneyLife- Good Luck in February/March!
Manada- Partner IVF #1.2 w/ Healz413 Good Luck in February!
Healz414- Partner IVF #1.2 w/ Manada Good Luck in February!
Missmarypoppins- IVF #2
Hopefulsprout- FET #1 Good Luck in February!
NYGiants2010- IVF #1 Good Luck in February!
BRaven985- IVF/ICSI #2 - ((Hugs))
Ksgsmu- IVF #1 - t&p's headed your way.
Absolutelymaybe- IVF/ICSI #1 Good Luck with your FET!
CallaLily30- IVF/ICSI #1- ER 1/11 Good Luck with your FET!

Between ER/ET:
Girlgamer07- IVF #2

Stimming/Priming:

Prep (BCP/Lupron/EPP):
Allison7-IVF #1
ErinSays- IVF #1
Sheluvs2travel- IVF #1

FishyMom

Well I think this is my last check-in to post!  I have loved getting to know all of you and hearing your stories.  I am so happy that our BFP list got longer and I am hoping for the best for each of you.  I am so sorry to all of the BFNs that we have, I am sending so much strength and hope to all of us!  ((hugs to all))

QOTD:  Well I used to have on my phone "Even Miracles take a little time" - fairy godmother.. but I changed it for this FET to "It's the possiblity that keeps me going NOT the guarantee" - Nicholas Sparks. 

Twinkie0612

Hi Snowdrops!

Not much to report.  My second beta yesterday was negative (surprise, surprise) and I got the official word to stop my progesterone and wean off my dexamethasone.  My WTF appointment is Thursday.  I've been putting together my list of stuff to talk about with my RE, hopefully we can come up with a good plan for our next steps.  It will be interesting to see what he has to say.

QOTD:  I have a few that get me through. 

Here's my serious one:

 

Here's my funny one:

Carol77B

I'm anxious for March to get here for IVF#2! And I'm transferring to a new job (same organization, new group/new boss in a different physical location) at the end of this month, so I'm little worried how it will go with all the appointments and leave I'll need right after starting, but it seems like the new group is pretty flexible, so fingers crossed. And I'm so happy to be leaving my current job!

I don't have a song or quote specific to helping me get through this, but I do frequently remind myself "boys are stupid," to keep me from killing my husband when he does or says something really boneheaded (ex: in the middle of IVF stimming while hormonal and crampy and bloated: "Why are you in such a bad mood?") Why indeed?

Jetta83306

***Losses mentioned***

Hi Snowdrops. I am beyond devastated right now. Doctor called with beta #3 and it's dropped even lower. He said I am miscarrying. I am a mess. Tomorrow is the 1 year anniversary of my other miscarriage. I feel defeated. Ugh. I hate this.....

Twinkie0612

I am so sorry @Jetta83306.  Sending you a big hug.

Lacyj67

So sorry Jetta that's so hard! Hang in there.
AFM just waiting for my first ultrasound In two weeks and trying to remain calm!
Qotd: I always tell my self that it's all in the power of my thought. I can make anything happen if I believe it will!

BankerBSN

I am so very sorry Jetta.

I don't have much to report.  I have been moping around since my BFN last week.  But DH and I have decided to proceed with a FET in March.

SpartanGirl24

I'm so sorry Jetta! Hang in there babe!

FishyMom

I am so sorry jetta, I know it is not easy. ((Hugs))

@geordie314 I use my fitness pal to track my calories, if you use it and want to friend me feel free (or anyone else). My name on there is arherring13.

FishyMom

@geordie314 I love it!! I am connected with a lot of the girls from TTCAL, some of them are on the IF boards too. Very very encouraging!

scooteriste

Hi ladies. I haven't felt much like a snowdrop since my BFN but I wanted to drop by and say congrats to our BFPs and offer hugs to Jetta and those in beta limbo as well as my fellow BFNs.

Today is our follow up appointment / protocol for IVF #2. I'm glad it got delayed due to weather, I was more fired up last week. This week I'm starting to feel more like my old Fonzie self again.

QOTD: I'm not a huge quote person but someone has this one in their sig and I like it: "It'll all be ok in the end. If it's not ok, it's not the end."

runforcookies

So happy for all the BFPs we've had and hugs to the rest.

We have a plan for our next cycle which makes me feel hopeful. Looks like AF will show up tomorrow and then I'll start on BCPs. Due to work I think I will stay on them an extra week tp hopefully have retrieval the first week of April.

QOTD: im big on surrounding myself with inspirational quotes. My favorite is on my mirror "everyday holds the possibility of a miracle"

CameraBug131

BFP warning…

Had my ultrasound this morning and saw two little beans! I will be moving over to the grad check-in. Hoping to see everyone at PAIF soon. I can't express my thanks enough - the emotional support and knowledge gained from this board definitely got me through this experience! 

xoxo