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16 Vials of Blood

I thought they were only taking about 10-12, but SIXTEEN. Was not fun. I'm glad I went through it though, and I'm anxiously awaiting the results. DH came with me to hold my hand. Hopefully, everything comes back normal in about a week and a half. 
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Re: 16 Vials of Blood

  • oh my....are you even okay to walk on your own after they take that much?


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  • Wow, that's a lot of blood!

    I hope you get good results :)

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    oh my....are you even okay to walk on your own after they take that much?

    DH came with me and held my hand. I took the rest of the day off from work as I was pretty dizzy and tired afterwards.  

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  • Oh my goodness, are you okay?  I think I would faint!  My fingers are crossed for good results for you.
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  • Ugh! I hate needles and giving blood (for medical reasons or blood drives). I've tried to donate blood twice in my life...and I've fainted both times. I'm sorry you had to do that and I hope it's all good news!
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  • Good grief... it's like you were donating a pint of blood. Did they give you juice and a cookie?

    I hope the results are good and that they are helpful in your TTC journey.

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    Good grief... it's like you were donating a pint of blood. Did they give you juice and a cookie?

    I hope the results are good and that they are helpful in your TTC journey.

    Thanks blue, they told me to bring a snack in case I started to get dizzy, but I did get juice...DH took me for some much needed pizza after. It was a hard decision for me, bc half of me didn't want to go threw with it, but now that I have, I'm quite relieved. Until the results come back.

    Thanks for all the warm wishes, all.  

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  • Sheesh! Don't they know you need that stuff!!!!!Surprise

    anyway.. good luck on the results.. xxxx

  • I told you I had 15-17. I wish you the best!  
  • i think I would've passed out, you are much stronger than me!

    Good luck with the results, keep us posted! 

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  • Yikes! So sorry they had to take so much, but at least it's over with and hopefully you get good results. Keep us posted on everything. And eat a cookie!
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    Good grief... it's like you were donating a pint of blood. Did they give you juice and a cookie?

    I hope the results are good and that they are helpful in your TTC journey.

    I don't know why but that phrase makes me smile :)

    Fatima - I hope you are feeling better and that the results come back all good!

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    imagexxbblueangelxx:

    Good grief... it's like you were donating a pint of blood. Did they give you juice and a cookie?

    I hope the results are good and that they are helpful in your TTC journey.

    I don't know why but that phrase makes me smile :)

    Fatima - I hope you are feeling better and that the results come back all good!

    It's okay, you can admit it, it is I that really makes you smile. Stick out tongue

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  • Holy blood batman!  Hope you get the normal results back ASAP!
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  • Wow, 16!  Hope you get great results back soon.  Get lots of rest and eat plenty of iron.  GL!
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  • that.is.a lot. GL with the results, and I hope you're feeling better!
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  • Good Grief!! Yay for your husband holding your hand for that.

    My current record is 20 and I hope never to reach it again or surpass it. 

  • Yikes!  That is a lot of blood!  It's too bad they can't at least take it all out at once without having to switch vials.  For some reason everytime they switch vials I am thinking hurry...hurry...hurry.  Anyhow, best of luck with the tests.  I hope the results come back soon and with good results.

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    IVF #1 - long lupron (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 4 retrieved, 3 fertilized; ET 2 blasts and 1 frozen = BFN

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    IVF #5:  MDLF + Lovenox = 4R, 1F = Transferred 1 10-cell compacting embryo on day 3 = BFN

    IVF #6:  (New RE):  Long Antagonist November 2014 (transferred two 8 cell grade 1 embryos and froze one blast) = BFN

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  • WOW!! That is alot!

    Glad your dh was with you.

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  • You had more tests than me and they took less blood - lucky.  I agree that it is worth it in the end.
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  • oh my gosh, i would have passed out for sure.

    are you sure your doctor isn't a vampire?

    i really hope you get some good news soon!

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  • I would have fainted for sure.  Hopefully you got to lie down while they were taking it?   I wonder why they have to take it all at once?

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