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KYRN · June 2011

Sorry I'm late, was in the OR all day then been alone with DS KYRN- Femara 7.5 IUI, 2ww, bfp
JessandJeremy- IUI cycle July or August
PhillySue- clomid this summer, fresh IVF Oct
Carrie 25-IVF in the springdesabean- on BCP for IVF. ER ~ July 30
ela81- IVF/ICSI
armywife76-
monkeysgirl- IVF Aug or Sept, waiting for beta to drop
macschic- Femara/IUI x 4 cycles
samk213-trying on own, IVF August
nrjf01-break cycle due to cysts
JessBen-trying on ownbergs-IUI, 2WWJennwill- starting IUI, unmedicated
charmcitygirl- BCP for IVF, ER 7/10
foxybride- fresh IVF, ER ~ 6/23
CBL-
keg- trying on own
TxJen1972- waiting for genetics, then trying on own
Courted-IVF w/ ICSI & PICSI -BFP
Mrs.RockyM- trying on own, clomid next monthMom2Reese- IUI
artygirl- IVF #2 starting 6/15
Mrs.LisaP- IUI in MayLillyGrrl- trying on own, RE June 27 BFP
Cheekyali- IVF, BFP!
naflmj- fresh IVF in Sept, checking approval for ICSI, (may start in Aug)
cara-n-steve - started stims for IUI, cycle canceled : ( tnkrbl21- stimming, ER ~ 6/10waiting4baby08- trying on own, to see RE fall/winter, 2wwveggiechick120- trying on own until Sept then FET, 2wwm&m2006- trying on own, IVF in fallkme930- BCP, FET August 2006bride2be-clomid BFP's - Congrats!!ladychicago- IVF. frozen eggs with ICSI
Happycouple-FETBarfootshannie-IUIOct92004bride-FET (triplets)
Germanwife-IVF Nicole-TI and clomidejgballerina-trying on own mmttc1-IUI** Please let me know if your info isn't correct, I know I've seen some updates on the board but I've lost track.QOTD: Do you think going through IF for #2 (or 3 or 4) is easier/harder/just different than the first time?

KYRN · June 2011

QOTD: I think it was a little easier just having DS, but it also took longer and more treatment than it did to get him so going so much longer was harder.

Update: Had u/s today (5 3/7 weeks) saw an appropriate gestational sac and yolk sac and what was possibly a fetal pole. Will probably look again next Tuesday (just because I can at work). There were also some placental lakes so he warned me that I'll probably get some bleeding/spotting at some point.

Sorry again about being late, hope everyone has a great week!

OrangeSmoke · June 2011

Can you add me? FET in Aug/Sept.

m&m2006 · June 2011

i think in some ways it's easier. i would love love love to have another baby, but we are so blessed to even have DD, that i think i would be ok if IVF for #2 failed. however, now that i know exactly what IVF entails, and all the heartache that goes with it, it's a little harder the second time.

naflmj · June 2011

Nothing to update other than I am getting impatient.

QOTD: Emotionally I think it is a little easier because I know what to expect. Logistically, it's kind of a nightmare with trying to schedule appt's and making sure I have care for DS. I thought I'd be less bummed about if it works doesn't because I have DS but having him doesn't make it easier to accept negative outcomes.

charmcitygirl · June 2011

Update - I start stims tomorrow! Excited and scared!

QOTD - This is easier and harder in different ways. I definitely don't feel that strong emotional connection to this cycle the way I did when I was TTC Jacob. I am just not as invested in the cycle - mentally or emotionally. I'm too busy with him and I don't feel that desperation that I did when we were trying to have A child.

But its also harder. I have to concentrate on the shots and making sure I do them right. I need to focus on taking good care of myself, which I hardly ever do. I also have logistical issues with appts since I need child care for Jacob.

KYRN · June 2011

OrangeSmoke:
Can you add me? FET in Aug/Sept.

Yay Yay Yay!!

desabean · June 2011

QOTD: Tough question. Logistically it is a LOT harder to have to make all of the appointments and then try to not lift extra weight after the transfer,etc. with a toddler. Emotionally....it's probably easier-- but it still sucks.

MonkeysGirl05 · June 2011

QOTD: If you had asked me this before my m/c I would have said easier because the despiration to have a child isn't there. We have a beautiful son that is a blessing and brings so much to our lives. Our family doesn't feel complete though. So, now I'm going to say that it is just different. The emotional toll, the difficulty with scheduling makes it hard, but already having a son makes it a little less taxing.

armywife76 · June 2011

Hi, can you update me to IVF #3 scheduled for August? QOTD: I think in terms of time spent and the emotional toll, TTC #1 was harder. Financially, it's looking like #2 will be harder. Though, a few more months, and I may change the first part of that answer

GL to everyone cycling now!

ela81 · June 2011

Nothing really to update with me. Getting the money for this round is proving to be harder than our it was with my first try... I don't know how yet but, we will figure something out...

QOTD: I think I'm going to go with different. I'm lucky that logistics are not a big deal for me, if I have an re appt on an off day my mom or dh can stay with Isabel and if it's a work day I think they (my work) will work with me, my re office is only a mile from where I work. I drive past my re office every day and it stinks. I will say it's better in that I have now experienced pregnancy which is something I wanted to do sooo bad but, on the flip side, I had such a good pregnancy and delivery that I really, really want that experience again (I realize it may not be the same but, in my imaginary land in my head it will be;) )...

2006Bride2Be · June 2011

QOTD: I think it's easier the second time around. Just because I have one heathly child already, and I'm preoccupied with her

. It still sucks though.

artygirl · June 2011

Update: I had my ER on Sunday and currently have 9 embryos growing! Looks like I will most likely have a 5dt.

QOTD: It is different. Logistically it is easier, when I was TTC #1, I had to drive 45 minutes (in the opposite direction from work) to my REs. They have since opened an office 15 minutes from my house and it's on the way to work.

Emotionally it is not as hard. If we aren't successful in our quest for #2, it will suck, but at least we have Lucas. It's almost like I want a sibling for him more than I want another LO. I know 2 will be great, but 1 is great so I don't really know what I'd be missing, KWIM?

What I do think is harder is dealing with the hormones. Before, if I was cranky because of all the shots/stress, it was easier to close off and just deal. There are very few things worse than a toddler that is whining when I have an estrogen level of 4,000 and feel like I'm going to explode.

jenwill · June 2011

Update: we're officially starting IUI again this month. Had to take 2 mos off after the m/c. Hoping to get pregnant fairly quickly (1 or 2 cycles) but also aren't holding my breath.

QOTD: Before the m/c I would have said easier. I wasn't in this bitter place/desperation like I was when TTC#1. So in that aspect it was easier. Of course the m/c threw a monkeywrench into all that-and emotionally I wasn't in a good place for the last 2 mos. I'm better now though. Hard also in that we have one child and the appts/blood draws prove difficult with childcare.

foxybride · June 2011

Update: ER was last Thursday. Only two eggs retrieved, one fertilized and was frozen on Day 3. It is of poor-fair quality so not looking good for us. Transfer will be in three months once my uterus is in good shape.

QOTD: Harder mostly because I want it so bad for DS and I feel so guilty not giving him a sibling to share life with. Harder because I just don't have the time and energy to take care of myself like I did the first time with a 2 year old running around. Harder financially because I'm just not willing to pay $$$$ this time when that $ could be going to DS's college fund or vacations with him. Harder because I do now know what I am missing after having DS and knowing how great it is!

Easier because the same reason you all say - we are truly blessed to have our little ones we have.

Mrs.Babbsy · June 2011

Can I be added?

We have our IVF consult for July 13th with a IVF start date of SEPT/OCT.

Do you think going through IF for #2 (or 3 or 4) is easier/harder/just different than the first time? It's much harder and more stressful. I am terrified of it not working again and having more than 1.

LillyGrrl · June 2011

Small update- betas look awesome. So I am offically KU. We have our first u/s on July 11 (after vacation) at 6w2d (the same day we saw our DD's heartbeat) so I am hoping for good news.

QOTD: Well, it was easier but I think I was lucky. I was seriously prepared for the same battle we fought to get DD. I have to say I am trying to be more zen about this pregnancy than I was for our daughter's because that whole first tri I completely freaked out about everything. Now I feel more relaxed and that scares me a little.

TandW · June 2011

Can you please add me? We'll be doing IVF#2 with ICSI in July!

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