I will be giving up beer AND the Nest (but not here!). There is really nothing going on the local boards anyways. I do not think I could stay away from this board so I will be sticking around.
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I'm hoping to give up alcohol. I'm not drinking alcohol now since I'm on stims, and would love to give it up for a long time.
TTC #1 since October 2008. Dealing with MFI.
IVF #1 w ICSI in July 2010 = BFN
IVF #2.1 in Oct 2010 converted to IUI = BFN
IVF #2.2 w ICSI in Dec 2010 = BFN
Met with new RE in new city on 1/31/11.
IVF #3 w ICSI in April 2011. HPT on 5/9 = BFP! Beta #1 on 5/10 (10dp5dt) = 99.4. Beta #2 on 5/12 = 284. First u/s on 5/26. = Fraternal TWINS!
Twin boys born & lost on 8/16/11 at 18w1d due to PPROM & preterm labor.
IVF #4.1 in Jan 2012 converted to IUI on 1/7/12 = BFN
IVF #4.2 w ICSI in Feb 2012. Lupron on 2/10. Stims on 2/18. ER on 2/29- 7R,6F
ET scheduled for 3/5/12- nothing to transfer
Dh seeing new MFI uro & Dh starting meds- June 2012.
IVF #5 in Dec 2012 = BFFN.
IVF #6 planned for Spring 2013. Praying for our take home baby/ies.
**P/SAIF and P/SAL always welcome!**
I usually give up wine because that is really hard for me . However, I posted something earlier today about my issues this year with Lent. Tomorrow I will find out if my IVF cycle worked. As many of you know, an IVF BFN is gonna hurt more then any other BFN. And, I have already given up all alcohol and coffee for the past two months. I just don't know if I will have it in me this year to give something else up.
I do however think that I will be either doing something for the community in place of giving something up, or giving something up that will allow me to spend more time with family/friends and recognize what is important. Not sure yet, have to think that over tonight. Anyone else ever do something like that?
TTC since March/April 2010
DX: MFI - less than 1 million sperm, 26% motility
DH put on anastrozole to increase counts
June/July 2011 100 mg Clomid + TS IUI#1 & IUI 2 - BFN :-(
Forced break due to DH getting spinal surgery in August 2011
IVF - January 2012: BFN
FET in April 2012 - BFP at 6dp5dt! Beta #1 at 9dp5dt: 82.5, Beta #2 at 12dp5dt: 352 Beta #3 at 19dp5dt: 6000, saw heartbeat and one little bean at 5W6D!
After nearly 3 years of waiting our LO was born December 18th 2012!
I am not sure what I have left to give up... already off caffine, alcohol and sugar. Maybe bread could be the winner for me, but I do love it so.
Multiple ectopics, 2 failed IVF's
IVF #1: Did not get to ET, embies all failed PGD (major chromosomal defects)
IVF #2: We have 2 chromosomally perfect embies as a result of PGD (Boy/Girl) 1 failed the thaw (Girl) Transferred 1, yet ended as a c/p
Thought it was the end of our TTC Journey 6/20/2012
SHOCK BFP 9/28/2012: IT'S A BOY! and everything is normal !!!!!!
Little A born 38w 2d on 05/23/13 and is a true miracle for this IF Vet!
I usually give up wine because that is really hard for me . However, I posted something earlier today about my issues this year with Lent. Tomorrow I will find out if my IVF cycle worked. As many of you know, an IVF BFN is gonna hurt more then any other BFN. And, I have already given up all alcohol and coffee for the past two months. I just don't know if I will have it in me this year to give something else up.
I do however think that I will be either doing something for the community in place of giving something up, or giving something up that will allow me to spend more time with family/friends and recognize what is important. Not sure yet, have to think that over tonight. Anyone else ever do something like that?
Sending you BFP/good beta vibes for tomorrow.
Yes, since I will be spending less time on TN, I am going to be reading more and spending more time doing house projects (therefore spending time with DH).
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I usually give up wine because that is really hard for me . However, I posted something earlier today about my issues this year with Lent. Tomorrow I will find out if my IVF cycle worked. As many of you know, an IVF BFN is gonna hurt more then any other BFN. And, I have already given up all alcohol and coffee for the past two months. I just don't know if I will have it in me this year to give something else up.
I do however think that I will be either doing something for the community in place of giving something up, or giving something up that will allow me to spend more time with family/friends and recognize what is important. Not sure yet, have to think that over tonight. Anyone else ever do something like that?
Sending you BFP/good beta vibes for tomorrow.
Yes, since I will be spending less time on TN, I am going to be reading more and spending more time doing house projects (therefore spending time with DH).
I really like this idea. I don't think I could give up the bump, but maybe Facebook as was suggested to me by another bumpie!
TTC since March/April 2010
DX: MFI - less than 1 million sperm, 26% motility
DH put on anastrozole to increase counts
June/July 2011 100 mg Clomid + TS IUI#1 & IUI 2 - BFN :-(
Forced break due to DH getting spinal surgery in August 2011
IVF - January 2012: BFN
FET in April 2012 - BFP at 6dp5dt! Beta #1 at 9dp5dt: 82.5, Beta #2 at 12dp5dt: 352 Beta #3 at 19dp5dt: 6000, saw heartbeat and one little bean at 5W6D!
After nearly 3 years of waiting our LO was born December 18th 2012!
Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles,
It empties today of its strength. ~Corrie ten Boom
Courage doesn't always roar.
Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)
It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
i'm going to make my best attempt at this too! and to try and not "gossip"...we'll see if i can make it the whole time!
**~*Noelle*~** Happily Wed DH in May 2010 June 2012: DD#1 born after countless fertility cycles, our 4 year old miracle TTC #2: current cycle: 225iu Menopur for 4 weeks, Ovidrel Trigger= BFP! Beta #1; 333, Beta #2 713! 1st u/s showed TWINS (7/18)
I have no idea what to give up. I'm not Catholic but I always try to do Lent but I always have a hard time coming up with something. Maybe soda. Maybe daytime television (since I'll be home for most of Lent) or maybe facebook. There is SO much to choose from...LOL.
My Wonderful Sister is my GC!!!!
3 IUIs, 2 unmedicated, 1 50mg of Clomid = All BFNs
Next step IVF!!!!
Melinda & Michael
5*6*06
God Bless The Broken Road
i'm going to make my best attempt at this too! and to try and not "gossip"...we'll see if i can make it the whole time!
Oh my goodness I never thought about giving up swearing. There is absolutely no way I could do that. I'd fail in the first five minutes. And then, realizing I had failed, swear more.
Thinking about giving up alcohol over here... will be quitting when I start stims in a week and a half anyway.
Severe MFI. Me: supposedly all clear but eggs showed vacuoles.
IVF #1 January 2012, ER Jan 14th: 34R, 27M, 23F. Day 3: 18 embies still strong. Day 5: zero "good," one "fair," the rest "poor." Transferred 3. None made it to blast or to freeze. Jan 28: BFN.
Lucky IVF #2: Transferred two beautiful day three embies on St. Patrick's Day. BFP on HPT 7dp3dt. Beta 1 (14dpER)=106; Beta 2 (16dpER)=140; Beta 3 (19dpER)=264! First u/s 4.17.
Hope is the thing with feathers - that perches in the soul - and sings the tune without the words - and never stops - at all - (Emily Dickinson)
Re: NIFV-giving up anything for Lent?
IVF #1 w ICSI in July 2010 = BFN
IVF #2.1 in Oct 2010 converted to IUI = BFN
IVF #2.2 w ICSI in Dec 2010 = BFN
Met with new RE in new city on 1/31/11.
IVF #3 w ICSI in April 2011. HPT on 5/9 = BFP!
Beta #1 on 5/10 (10dp5dt) = 99.4. Beta #2 on 5/12 = 284. First u/s on 5/26. = Fraternal TWINS!
Twin boys born & lost on 8/16/11 at 18w1d due to PPROM & preterm labor.
IVF #4.1 in Jan 2012 converted to IUI on 1/7/12 = BFN
IVF #4.2 w ICSI in Feb 2012. Lupron on 2/10. Stims on 2/18. ER on 2/29- 7R,6F
ET scheduled for 3/5/12- nothing to transfer
Dh seeing new MFI uro & Dh starting meds- June 2012.
IVF #5 in Dec 2012 = BFFN.
IVF #6 planned for Spring 2013. Praying for our take home baby/ies.
**P/SAIF and P/SAL always welcome!**
I was going to say alcohol too...however, we are going to Vegas the week before Easter so I am not sure how that might work out.
GL! We can do check ins if we need to. Plus, this will get me ready for the IUI in May!!
I usually give up wine because that is really hard for me
. However, I posted something earlier today about my issues this year with Lent. Tomorrow I will find out if my IVF cycle worked. As many of you know, an IVF BFN is gonna hurt more then any other BFN. And, I have already given up all alcohol and coffee for the past two months. I just don't know if I will have it in me this year to give something else up.
I do however think that I will be either doing something for the community in place of giving something up, or giving something up that will allow me to spend more time with family/friends and recognize what is important. Not sure yet, have to think that over tonight. Anyone else ever do something like that?
TTC since March/April 2010
DX: MFI - less than 1 million sperm, 26% motility
DH put on anastrozole to increase counts
June/July 2011 100 mg Clomid + TS IUI#1 & IUI 2 - BFN :-(
Forced break due to DH getting spinal surgery in August 2011
IVF - January 2012: BFN
FET in April 2012 - BFP at 6dp5dt! Beta #1 at 9dp5dt: 82.5, Beta #2 at 12dp5dt: 352 Beta #3 at 19dp5dt: 6000, saw heartbeat and one little bean at 5W6D!
After nearly 3 years of waiting our LO was born December 18th 2012!
Multiple ectopics, 2 failed IVF's
IVF #1: Did not get to ET, embies all failed PGD (major chromosomal defects)
IVF #2: We have 2 chromosomally perfect embies as a result of PGD (Boy/Girl) 1 failed the thaw (Girl) Transferred 1, yet ended as a c/p
Thought it was the end of our TTC Journey 6/20/2012
SHOCK BFP 9/28/2012: IT'S A BOY! and everything is normal !!!!!!
Little A born 38w 2d on 05/23/13 and is a true miracle for this IF Vet!
Sending you BFP/good beta vibes for tomorrow.
Yes, since I will be spending less time on TN, I am going to be reading more and spending more time doing house projects (therefore spending time with DH).
I really like this idea. I don't think I could give up the bump, but maybe Facebook as was suggested to me by another bumpie!
TTC since March/April 2010
DX: MFI - less than 1 million sperm, 26% motility
DH put on anastrozole to increase counts
June/July 2011 100 mg Clomid + TS IUI#1 & IUI 2 - BFN :-(
Forced break due to DH getting spinal surgery in August 2011
IVF - January 2012: BFN
FET in April 2012 - BFP at 6dp5dt! Beta #1 at 9dp5dt: 82.5, Beta #2 at 12dp5dt: 352 Beta #3 at 19dp5dt: 6000, saw heartbeat and one little bean at 5W6D!
After nearly 3 years of waiting our LO was born December 18th 2012!
i'm giving up cursing
Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, It empties today of its strength. ~Corrie ten Boom
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)
It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
i'm going to make my best attempt at this too! and to try and not "gossip"...we'll see if i can make it the whole time!
Happily Wed DH in May 2010
June 2012: DD#1 born after countless fertility cycles, our 4 year old miracle
TTC #2: current cycle: 225iu Menopur for 4 weeks, Ovidrel Trigger= BFP! Beta #1; 333, Beta #2 713! 1st u/s showed TWINS (7/18)
Oh my goodness I never thought about giving up swearing. There is absolutely no way I could do that. I'd fail in the first five minutes. And then, realizing I had failed, swear more.
Thinking about giving up alcohol over here... will be quitting when I start stims in a week and a half anyway.
Severe MFI. Me: supposedly all clear but eggs showed vacuoles.
IVF #1 January 2012, ER Jan 14th: 34R, 27M, 23F. Day 3: 18 embies still strong. Day 5: zero "good," one "fair," the rest "poor." Transferred 3. None made it to blast or to freeze. Jan 28: BFN.
Lucky IVF #2: Transferred two beautiful day three embies on St. Patrick's Day. BFP on HPT 7dp3dt. Beta 1 (14dpER)=106; Beta 2 (16dpER)=140; Beta 3 (19dpER)=264! First u/s 4.17.
Hope is the thing with feathers - that perches in the soul - and sings the tune without the words - and never stops - at all - (Emily Dickinson)