****August Shooting Stars Check-in****

krdesi

Bare with me ladies...I am not on the computer early in the mornings, so I figured I would post Thursday's check-in's around midnight so that everyone can see it when they wake up! (I have insomnia so I am awake late, but don't wake up early!)

Welcome to the August Shooting Stars 2013 check-in!!! Check ins are every Monday and Thursday!
This is a check-in for those who are doing IVF or FET with an ER/ET scheduled for August. 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 along the way!

Your check-in leaders for the month:  Jschwind22 (Monday) and Krdesi (Thursday)

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BFPs:

 

BFNs:

   

August Angels:

 

Cancelled/Delayed:

 

FET:

-Jschwind22- FET #1.3

-loveblacklab- FET #1

-Kezzzke- FET #1

-MrsSJE2011- FET #1

-Lacyj67- FET #1

-AJC&Maggie- FET #1

-Kflynn81- FET #1

 

In the 2WW:

 

Between ER/ET:

 

    

Stimming/Priming:

 

 

Prep (BCP/Lupron/EPP):
-thecuddleeffect- IVF/ICSI #3.2

-monimu13- IVF/ICSI #1

-sorrellam30- IVF #2

-kc1218- IVF/ICSI #2

-Twinkie0612- IVF/ICSI #1

-Clynn82au- IVF #2

-Squinger- IVF #2

 

Waiting to Start Cycle:

-Krdesi- IVF #1

-LooneyLife- IVF/ICSI #2

-MJ14323- IVF #2

-ttc23- IVF #2

-Jenn06L80- IVF/ICSI #1

-auntjessy- IVF #1

 

QOTD: What is the farthest you've been from home and what is your dream destination for the future?

 

Hope you all have a lovely day!

kc1218

Still taking birth control pills. Trying to get my meds ordered. Im having issues getting everything straight between the pharmacy and my insurance.

Iv been to germany. I would love to go to bora bora.

krdesi

My meds arrived today (very overwhelming) and I should start Lupron Saturday morning, if my blood work goes as expected on Friday.

 QOTD: I lived in Italy for a year, so I traveled throughout Europe a bit, but my absolute dream destination would be Fiji, to be able to stay in one of those huts in the water. I am a very anxious flyer though, so I don't know if I will ever get the nerve to go on such a long flight!

 

krdesi

kc1218:

Still taking birth control pills. Trying to get my meds ordered. Im having issues getting everything straight between the pharmacy and my insurance. Iv been to germany. I would love to go to bora bora.

I received my meds today, but my insurance literally just approved them on Monday after I made a few phone calls to light a fire under them! They like to take their time, but once things get settled, it will happen quickly! Good luck!

thecuddleeffect

Still on suppression.... I lost 2.6lbs this week which is a big part of my IVF drama, so thats nice. Aaaaaaannnnddddd I found out I'm actaully 5' not 4'11.5" go me! 

 

Qotd- we went to the western and southern Carribean. I would love to go to Ireland.  

Lacyj67

Update: started BCP for DE FET number one!! Talked to RE today and my donor is at the tail end of stims and had over 20 follicles!!! All measuring around 15 at the moment!! So exciting! We should be going in for DHs sperm sample in the next few days!!!


QOTD: What is the farthest you've been from home and what is your dream destination for the future?
Farthest is Jamaica. And dream destination is Croatia!!

squinger

We are not going to be August cyclers after all. With the added cost of new meds this cycle and the fact that I will have to take 2 weeks off work to travel out of state to our RE's office for the last few days of monitoring, the ER and ET and all the cost of hotel ect.... we have decided to delay till October. It was a very hard choice for DH and I to make. We would rather take some time to save up some more money so that we are not using every dime we have doing this cycle and that way I can build up more paid time off on the books at work so I could get paid for the time off. I wish everyone the best of luck and I will be lurking daily.

Jenn06L80

Hello, 

 I am getting ready for the next few weeks.  DH and I are still discussing PGD.  He is for it, I am against it.  But our RE says we don't have to decide anytime soon.  We get blood work back on July 28th, and its results may help us decide.  I am doing the trial transfer on the 18th, and then starting medications the following week.  No BCP for me because of Factor V Leiden.  I have had 3 previous losses.  

QOTD:  I have been all over Europe:  France, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Austria, Budapest, Prague, Germany, and Iceland.  

I would LOVE to see New Zealand.  But DH and I would want at least two weeks, and I don't see that happening in the near future.  

DH just got back from a solo trip to Morocco, which he loved.  Our next trip is Peru in 2016!  

Twinkie0612

Well not much to check in.  I'm still on BCP and my meds will hopefully be shipped soon.  The pharmacy called Tuesday night for my insurance info and said they would probably call the next day for my payment info.  I never heard from them. 

I'm a little aggravated with my IVF nurse right now.  When I met with her last week I said that I needed a receipt for the deposit I paid by phone.  The finance person was on vacation so she said she would email her to email me a receipt on Monday.  I never got my receipt.  I had to call her on Monday with which pharmacy I wanted to use and I let her know that I hadn't got my receipt and that they had my home phone down on my med order instead of my cell.  She said that they had my phone number wrong in their records and that she would fix it and she verified that she sent an email about my receipt.  When the pharmacy called they called my home number (luckily I was home), I asked them if they had my cell number and they thought they were calling my cell.  Apparently my nurse never fixed it before faxing my prescriptions.   Now when I go in to pay my balance for this cycle tomorrow, I need to make sure they have my phone numbers straight.

sorrellam30

I have my suppression check appointment Sunday, if all goes well I start injections Wednesday. I need to order my meds, I have to look through what I have left that's still good so I don't order more than I need!

I have been to Europe and Brazil, I have however never been west of Louisiana. I would love to travel out west!

anations

Just finished BCP and first US tomorrow!  Guess I will start shots soon.  You girls are lucky, My insurance is paying NOTHING!!!  So ridiculous.  I haven't started my period yet, but supposed to be 2-4 days and I am on day 3.  Long road ahead!

 

I have been to Australia.  I would love to go on a Mediterranean cruise (Greece, Italy, Croatia) 

MrsSJE2011

Chugging along on BCPs to make sure we keep any cysts away so they don't mess with this cycle.  Last BCP will be Sunday 7/24 to bring on CD1 and get this party started!

QOTD:  The farthest west I have been was when we went to Seattle last year for our anniversary.   The farthest east I have been was when I was lucky enough to go to Israel in college on a Birthright program.  Amazing trip but the 14 hour plane ride was not so much fun!

kflynn81

Two nights into my bcp.... Lupron, Estrace, and more Endometrin sent to my insurance for authorization. Should get started on Lupron next week sometime and were "shooting" LOL for transfer mid August. ::sigh::

Qotd: farthest from home was England/France/Scotland for our 1st anniversary in 2011. I'd love to go back to Scotland.... But dream trip anywhere else in Europe , Australia and MH and I both dream of going to either Japan or Chinapipe dream lol

GettinCrafty

Hi ladies, I'd love to join you!

DH and I are doing IVF#1 -- again. I was a June Bloom, doing a MDL flare protocol, but that cycle got converted to an IUI because my E2 was super high at the first monitoring appointment and I already had 3 super mature follicles and a few slightly smaller ones. The good news is I responded to meds, bad news is I had too few follicles. So we're taking the plunge again and trying the Lupron Stop protocol. Just started BCB and Doxycyclin yesterday. I begin stims 7/27, possible ER is 8/9. 

QOTD: Furthest from home were probably our trips to London and Ireland for our 5th anniversary, and Hawaii for our 10th. We've traveled all over the U.S., for fun and for work, but my next dream trip is a bike tour of southeast Spain.

 

krdesi

thecuddleeffect:

Still on suppression.... I lost 2.6lbs this week which is a big part of my IVF drama, so thats nice. Aaaaaaannnnddddd I found out I'm actaully 5' not 4'11.5" go me! 

 

Qotd- we went to the western and southern Carribean. I would love to go to Ireland.  

Hooray for weight loss and some added height!

krdesi

Lacyj67:

Update: started BCP for DE FET number one!! Talked to RE today and my donor is at the tail end of stims and had over 20 follicles!!! All measuring around 15 at the moment!! So exciting! We should be going in for DHs sperm sample in the next few days!!! QOTD: What is the farthest you've been from home and what is your dream destination for the future? Farthest is Jamaica. And dream destination is Croatia!!

Great news about your donor!

krdesi

squinger:

We are not going to be August cyclers after all. With the added cost of new meds this cycle and the fact that I will have to take 2 weeks off work to travel out of state to our RE's office for the last few days of monitoring, the ER and ET and all the cost of hotel ect.... we have decided to delay till October. It was a very hard choice for DH and I to make. We would rather take some time to save up some more money so that we are not using every dime we have doing this cycle and that way I can build up more paid time off on the books at work so I could get paid for the time off. I wish everyone the best of luck and I will be lurking daily.

Sorry you wont be with us for August, but good luck in October!

krdesi

Jenn06L80:

Hello, 

 I am getting ready for the next few weeks.  DH and I are still discussing PGD.  He is for it, I am against it.  But our RE says we don't have to decide anytime soon.  We get blood work back on July 28th, and its results may help us decide.  I am doing the trial transfer on the 18th, and then starting medications the following week.  No BCP for me because of Factor V Leiden.  I have had 3 previous losses.  

QOTD:  I have been all over Europe:  France, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Austria, Budapest, Prague, Germany, and Iceland.  

I would LOVE to see New Zealand.  But DH and I would want at least two weeks, and I don't see that happening in the near future.  

DH just got back from a solo trip to Morocco, which he loved.  Our next trip is Peru in 2016!  

Good luck with making the PGD decision! Hopefully you and your dh will agree on something soon!

krdesi

Twinkie0612:

Well not much to check in.  I'm still on BCP and my meds will hopefully be shipped soon.  The pharmacy called Tuesday night for my insurance info and said they would probably call the next day for my payment info.  I never heard from them. 

I'm a little aggravated with my IVF nurse right now.  When I met with her last week I said that I needed a receipt for the deposit I paid by phone.  The finance person was on vacation so she said she would email her to email me a receipt on Monday.  I never got my receipt.  I had to call her on Monday with which pharmacy I wanted to use and I let her know that I hadn't got my receipt and that they had my home phone down on my med order instead of my cell.  She said that they had my phone number wrong in their records and that she would fix it and she verified that she sent an email about my receipt.  When the pharmacy called they called my home number (luckily I was home), I asked them if they had my cell number and they thought they were calling my cell.  Apparently my nurse never fixed it before faxing my prescriptions.   Now when I go in to pay my balance for this cycle tomorrow, I need to make sure they have my phone numbers straight.

That's frustrating about your IVF nurse! Phone numbers should be an easy thing to keep track of!

Hopefully your nurse gets her act together and you get your meds from the pharmacy soon!

krdesi

sorrellam30:

I have my suppression check appointment Sunday, if all goes well I start injections Wednesday. I need to order my meds, I have to look through what I have left that's still good so I don't order more than I need! I have been to Europe and Brazil, I have however never been west of Louisiana. I would love to travel out west!

Good luck! Hope all goes well so you can start your meds on schedule!

krdesi

anations:

Just finished BCP and first US tomorrow!  Guess I will start shots soon.  You girls are lucky, My insurance is paying NOTHING!!!  So ridiculous.  I haven't started my period yet, but supposed to be 2-4 days and I am on day 3.  Long road ahead!

 

I have been to Australia.  I would love to go on a Mediterranean cruise (Greece, Italy, Croatia) 

Good luck with starting your meds soon! I start my first shots on Saturday (if everything is on schedule with my body) and I am getting nervous!

krdesi

MrsSJE2011:

Chugging along on BCPs to make sure we keep any cysts away so they don't mess with this cycle.  Last BCP will be Sunday 7/24 to bring on CD1 and get this party started!

QOTD:  The farthest west I have been was when we went to Seattle last year for our anniversary.   The farthest east I have been was when I was lucky enough to go to Israel in college on a Birthright program.  Amazing trip but the 14 hour plane ride was not so much fun!

The 24th is coming up fast! Wooo!

krdesi

kflynn81:

Two nights into my bcp.... Lupron, Estrace, and more Endometrin sent to my insurance for authorization. Should get started on Lupron next week sometime and were "shooting" LOL for transfer mid August. ::sigh:: Qotd: farthest from home was England/France/Scotland for our 1st anniversary in 2011. I'd love to go back to Scotland.... But dream trip anywhere else in Europe , Australia and MH and I both dream of going to either Japan or Chinapipe dream lol

I start Lupron on Saturday, so it looks like our schedules are close! I will probably be *shooting* for a transfer Mid-August as well! Feels so far away!

krdesi

GettinCrafty:

Hi ladies, I'd love to join you!

DH and I are doing IVF#1 -- again. I was a June Bloom, doing a MDL flare protocol, but that cycle got converted to an IUI because my E2 was super high at the first monitoring appointment and I already had 3 super mature follicles and a few slightly smaller ones. The good news is I responded to meds, bad news is I had too few follicles. So we're taking the plunge again and trying the Lupron Stop protocol. Just started BCB and Doxycyclin yesterday. I begin stims 7/27, possible ER is 8/9. 

QOTD: Furthest from home were probably our trips to London and Ireland for our 5th anniversary, and Hawaii for our 10th. We've traveled all over the U.S., for fun and for work, but my next dream trip is a bike tour of southeast Spain.

 

Welcome to the Shooting Stars! Hope everything goes well with your cycle this time!

Twinkie0612

krdesi:

Twinkie0612:

Well not much to check in.  I'm still on BCP and my meds will hopefully be shipped soon.  The pharmacy called Tuesday night for my insurance info and said they would probably call the next day for my payment info.  I never heard from them. 

I'm a little aggravated with my IVF nurse right now.  When I met with her last week I said that I needed a receipt for the deposit I paid by phone.  The finance person was on vacation so she said she would email her to email me a receipt on Monday.  I never got my receipt.  I had to call her on Monday with which pharmacy I wanted to use and I let her know that I hadn't got my receipt and that they had my home phone down on my med order instead of my cell.  She said that they had my phone number wrong in their records and that she would fix it and she verified that she sent an email about my receipt.  When the pharmacy called they called my home number (luckily I was home), I asked them if they had my cell number and they thought they were calling my cell.  Apparently my nurse never fixed it before faxing my prescriptions.   Now when I go in to pay my balance for this cycle tomorrow, I need to make sure they have my phone numbers straight.

That's frustrating about your IVF nurse! Phone numbers should be an easy thing to keep track of!

Hopefully your nurse gets her act together and you get your meds from the pharmacy soon!

Eh the nurse is really busy right now since they are in the middle of the July Cycle (1st July ER is today), so I'm trying not to be too crazy about it.

I called the pharmacy and they hadn't got to my order yet.  The guy was really nice and said he would move it to the top of the pile.  I feel a little bad since I don't absolutely need my meds for another week, but I am such a worry wort.  I've had medical things get messed up in the past, so I am very proactive about making sure everything is on track and correct.

LooneyLife

No update here...waiting on AF next week.

QOTW:  The furthest I've been from home is on our honeymoon to Maui.  There is no place I'd rather be than home on the East Coast.  I hate traveling and have no desire to go anywhere else. 

jschwind22

Hi ladies!

Nothing new here.  Still on BCP and still bleeding.  Over. It!  Still don't have my calendar or know when I can go in for the bloodwork that I need to do pre-cycle.  Hurry up and wait!

Hope everyone is having a great Thursday!

QOTW:  I have been to Italy and I would looooove to go back!

krdesi

jschwind22:

Hi ladies!

Nothing new here.  Still on BCP and still bleeding.  Over. It!  Still don't have my calendar or know when I can go in for the bloodwork that I need to do pre-cycle.  Hurry up and wait!

Hope everyone is having a great Thursday!

QOTW:  I have been to Italy and I would looooove to go back!

The waiting stinks, but now that my waiting is almost over, I am getting scared and wanna go back to waiting! Lol

monimu13

Hi everyone! Just got off work, so I'm late to the party.  Still on BCP and just waiting to get this show on the road!

 

QOTW: We went to Jamaica for our honeymoon.  I would love to go to Hawaii someday.   

FishyMom

Doc appointment tomorrow to make sure we are in for our first IVF cycle in August.  I am confident that we will be able to be an August shooting Star,  

 I have been to Costa Rica, DH is part Costa Rican and my dream for the future is to visit London. 

 I am excited to officially be a part of a group for our first IVF.  Thanks ladies...  

 

 

 

 

krdesi

Ashris13:

Doc appointment tomorrow to make sure we are in for our first IVF cycle in August.  I am confident that we will be able to be an August shooting Star,  

 I have been to Costa Rica, DH is part Costa Rican and my dream for the future is to visit London. 

 I am excited to officially be a part of a group for our first IVF.  Thanks ladies...  

 

 

 

 

Good luck! Hopefully you will be a Shooting Star!

krdesi

kflynn81:

Two nights into my bcp.... Lupron, Estrace, and more Endometrin sent to my insurance for authorization. Should get started on Lupron next week sometime and were "shooting" LOL for transfer mid August. ::sigh:: Qotd: farthest from home was England/France/Scotland for our 1st anniversary in 2011. I'd love to go back to Scotland.... But dream trip anywhere else in Europe , Australia and MH and I both dream of going to either Japan or Chinapipe dream lol

Hey, I added you to my blog following list and wanted to let you know so you didn't think I was a total creeper! Will be nice to follow someone else going through what I am at the same time!

Praying4Miracle17

Hi ladies!!  I would love to join you!  I was on here many months ago, but couldn't remember my user name and pword so I had to create another one - no big deal.  Anyways, I'm doing FET #2 in August - probably around the 23rd.  I'm currently on BCP's and will be until the 7/29.  Excited for this!

 

QOTD - I've been to Australia about 8 times for work.  Loved it and got to enjoy it for a few of the weekends I was there.  Other than Australia, would love to go over to Europe and also Bora Bora!