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Sunny B · October 2014

Oh my goodness @tweetyknicks you have a classroom full of embryos! Can't wait to hear your updates!

O2girl · October 2014

saratrying said:
@02girl You have really been through a lot, and you have to do whatever is best for you and your spouse. That's the most important thing. Trust your instincts. They'll never steer you wrong. The decision whether to try again, not try again, take a break, etc. is the only thing in our control in this completely uncontrollable world of fertility issues. I wish you nothing but the best!!

I know what you're saying. It was really hard for me to decide to start again after a year break. Like you, I was finally feeling "normal" and found a little peace. But something snapped when I turned 39, and my instinct said to try again. The BFN in August was a BITCH because I was confident it would work this time. The weeks since then have been hard because my body is still adjusting to the crazy hormone levels, and now I'm starting this all over again. I question whether it's worth it. But I know that for me, I have to try because I don't want to have regrets.

Thank you. My fx that this time will be the ticket for you. This whole process sucks and I have the utmost respect for everyone going through this process because it takes amazing resolve to go through so much disappointment, yet still hold onto hope.

Sunny B · October 2014

O2girl said:

@02girl You have really been through a lot, and you have to do whatever is best for you and your spouse. That's the most important thing. Trust your instincts. They'll never steer you wrong. The decision whether to try again, not try again, take a break, etc. is the only thing in our control in this completely uncontrollable world of fertility issues. I wish you nothing but the best!!

I know what you're saying. It was really hard for me to decide to start again after a year break. Like you, I was finally feeling "normal" and found a little peace. But something snapped when I turned 39, and my instinct said to try again. The BFN in August was a BITCH because I was confident it would work this time. The weeks since then have been hard because my body is still adjusting to the crazy hormone levels, and now I'm starting this all over again. I question whether it's worth it. But I know that for me, I have to try because I don't want to have regrets.
Thank you. My fx that this time will be the ticket for you. This whole process sucks and I have the utmost respect for everyone going through this process because it takes amazing resolve to go through so much disappointment, yet still hold onto hope.

You're so right. And you are an amazing woman. You need to know that. We've been in this for a while together, and I've always thought you were so strong. I'm thinking of you.

IfMamaAintHappy · October 2014

@mrsCW‌ my nurse told you can only put 6 vials of meds into one 1mL syringe. That's why I'm having to do 2 injections: 4 vials Bravelle in morning and now 4 vials of Menopur in evening (I was doing 4 & 2 together in one syringe).

O2girl · October 2014

@Sunny B‌ thank you. We have been going through this for a good long while together; and I hope that this is it for you! Xo

mrsCW · October 2014

@IfMamaAintHappy‌ oh I see, I misunderstood. Thought you were doing two vials separately

tweetyknicks · October 2014

@katemonster1 How are you doing post-retrieval?

FutureMrsBaldwin2012 · October 2014

Those of you post ER: are your boobs sore? Mine have been so sore since the middle of stimming, but today I could barely wear a bra!! I'm thinking it's the progesterone?

CML11 · October 2014

Ok so I was part of the September group, but that was delayed 6 weeks, so I think I'm an Autumn Acorn now. I will be on IVF #2 FINALLY! I'm just waiting for AF to hurry up and I'm figuring I'll be doing my injections by next check in. I would have never guessed I would be so excited to start getting stabbed with needles again, I guess that's what almost 2 months of BCPs do to you.
Anyways, FX this cycle is the one! Good luck to all you ladies!!!

mrsCW · October 2014

@FutureMrsBaldwin2012‌ mine have been sore since stims as well. I don't think it's gotten worse. I wouldn't know about bra soreness because I haven't even attempted to get dressed much less wear a bra! Lol. I'm STILL trying to recover! It's nerve wracking & frustrating. I'm definitely better than I was 2 days ago, but I was still up half the night hurting. It mostly feels like really bad continuous indigestion right now, but I can't get rid of it. I'm so nervous that my body won't be recovered enough for a successful transfer. My abdomen is still swollen, it's gone down from +7 inches to +5 inches. I swear I'm not a wuss! Anyone else having issues like this?

KM721 · October 2014

Thanks for the updates from everyone. I am very boring in comparison. I apologize that I missed the last check-in. I just started my Lupron last night. I posted last time about how they weren't sure when to start my lupron because of my slightly shorter cycle length. So, I went in for bloodwork yesterday and they said to go ahead and start. Now it's just the wait for AF, which unfortunately for me is usually delayed by Lupron. However, last night's shot was super easy and I didn't even get stressed out when I was unpacking the meds like I did for our first two cycles. Unfortunately I'm getting used to this

but I guess that has its benefits too. Thanks to our check-in hosts!

FutureMrsBaldwin2012 · October 2014

EmbieUpdate: today they should be 6-8 cells. We have one that has 8 cells, two that have 6 cells, 1 that has 5 cells, one that has 4 cells, and one that is 2 cells. So the top 3 will more than likely continue to grow, the bottom 3 probably not. The one that was fertilized a day later should be at 2-4 cells and it has 3. So we have 4 total embryos that are progressing well! ET is scheduled for Monday morning at 745! I'm disappointed that all of our embies aren't surviving but I'm hopeful that we will have at least 2 to freeze after transferring 2. @mrsCW‌ not to be too gross, but I felt SO MUCH BETTER after having a bowel movement. I think I overdid it with my nephew yesterday, I was a little sure last night but otherwise I did get out of the house for a few hours yesterday.

mrsCW · October 2014

I was for the first day & a half, but that situation resolved itself! I'm waiting for a call back from the office this morning. I'm losing my mind from being so miserable!

tweetyknicks · October 2014

@katemonster1‌ Excellent!

@FutureMrsBaldwin2012‌ I've had some breast tenderness (mostly nipples). Not enough that a bra bothered me.

@mrscw I'm also concerned about being recovered enough for ET. I have not been up at night besides to pee (cabergoline does that). Bloat still comes and goes from fairly tight abdomen to almost normal. The doc said ovaries continue to swell for about 3 days post-surgery, so I should expect discomfort to continue at least that long.

Electrolyte drink is my constant companion. I made my own to reduce the acid and drink enough to pee at least every 2 hours. (Recipe: 24 oz water in a shaker bottle, a little less than 1/8 tsp pink salt, 1-2 tsp lemon juice, 1/2-1tsp sugar or sweetner)

Also, ditto what @katemonster1‌ said.

mrsCW · October 2014

I spoke to my doctor this morning & she had me meet her at the office. My ovaries are really enlarged & she couldn't even tell where one stopped & the other began with an abdominal us. She decided to cancel our transfer & do a freeze all. I'm so bummed, but I know that's what needs to happen. I was in tears from being so tired and miserable for this long. She wants me on bed rest until Wednesday. The good news is we have 3 x 8 cell perfect embies, 2 near perfect 7 cell, and I think 2 more 6 cell. I can't remember exactly because I was overwhelmed at the moment.

Sunny B · October 2014

@MrsCW I'm sorry for your freeze all. I had to do it too and it can be so upsetting. But think of the bright side! You have lovely embryos to freeze!! Thinking of you! Take care of yourself and get a lot of rest.

FutureMrsBaldwin2012 · October 2014

Hugs @mrscw! It sucks that you have to wait to transfer, but you want the perfect environment for those embies to live it. And most importantly you need to get yourself feeling better. You deserve some princess days for sure!

mrsCW · October 2014

Thanks! I know it's for the best. I'm honestly so wiped out. Unfortunately DH is working out of town today, so hopefully I can have some princess days when he gets back tomorrow! I'm so ready to feel normal again!

tweetyknicks · October 2014

@mrscw Sorry your ET got delayed. On the plus side, if the FET works, it won't be a mixed blessing like it would be now. You can just be happy :-)

ETA: You can have a solo princess day... order delivery food and watch a movie, take a nap, read. And maybe you can take more than tylenol now to help with swelling.

chicory · October 2014

No paragraphs, sorry (technology.) @katemonster1‌ that is so awesome! Ten!! :-) and @mrsCW‌ sorry about the freeze all in that it means more waiting. I hope you begin to feel better soon and that you can be all set for a FET soon!

FutureMrsBaldwin2012 · October 2014

I had the most horrible dream last night that all of my embies arrested

I just want them in my uterus where they belong! Beta will be on the 25th and I'm already counting the days.

mrsCW · October 2014

Thanks everyone for the well wishes & advice! I'm feeling ok with the decision. Pain pills definitely help me feel more human & keep me from being a frustrated, miserable mess!!
@FutureMrsBaldwin2012‌ that is a terrible dream!! One more day!!

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