+++ Autumn Acorns Check-in 10/23 +++

tweetyknicks · October 2014

Welcome to the Autumn Acorns Check-In!!! Check-ins will be every Monday & Thursday. Your check-in leaders are @katemonster1 (Monday) and @tweetyknicks (Thursday).

This is a check-in for those doing IVF/IVM or FET with an ER/ET scheduled for October. If you would like to join, please fill us in on your cycle below. Please include what cycle number this is for you, where you are in the process, when you expect to start stims, and when you're planning on retrieval and transfer. (Also, please update us along the way!)

The group badge is linked on our inaugural post.

Below is our list so far. Everyone is welcome, so please let us know if you would like to be added.

QOTD: What task would you most like to outsource?

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BFP!!! Congrats!!

@erbear84 IVF#1

@sunny_b FET#2

BFN ((Hugs))

@o2girl FET#3

@tifga FET#1

@tweetyknicks IVF#1

PUPO!!

@aliciafiggy IVF#2 (GL with transfer today!)

@chicago IVF#2 (beta 10/27)

@futuremrsbaldwin2012 IVF#1 BFP? (beta 10/25)

@honeypie32 IVF#1 (beta 10/17 – update?)

@katemonster1 IVF#2 (beta 10/23 - GL today!)

@lynnlee7 IVF#1 (beta – 10/29)

@runforcookies FET#3 (beta 10/24 - GL tomorrow!)

Cycle Completed (freeze all)

@aggiejess2007 IVF#1

@callalily30 IVF#3 (Hope you're feeling better)

@ifmamaainthappy IVF#1

@lilycakes78 IVF#1

@mrscw IVF#1

Post-ER

@obizyanka IVF#1 (ET soon? feeling better?)

Stimming

@chicory IVF#1

@cml11 IVF#2

@fayth4one IVF#2

@k1111k IVF#1 (appt. today?)

@LAO12 IVF#1 – Welcome!!

@saratrying IVF#2 (FX for good growth)

@tumbleweed123 IVF#1 (freeze all)

Prepping

@caringcat FET#1 (natural FET - ET tomorrow?)
@daashuriaa IVF #2

@frenchteachermama FET#1

@km721 IVF#3

Delayed (((Hugs)))

@bcara11 FET#1

tweetyknicks · October 2014

BFN is official.

Question for you all: Would you go directly into a FET if allowed or take off a cycle?

IfMamaAintHappy · October 2014

@tweetyknicks I'm so sorry! Hugs!

AFM: still waiting in laboratory hell waiting for day 5 results. I put DH up to calling today (day 3) to see if they are even still going, but the nurse said they normally don't check until day 5 but she would see what she could find out. Cruel and unusual punishment.

Chicago · October 2014

I'm still not so patiently waiting for my beta on the 27th. My HPTs are still coming back negative so I'm a little prepared.

QOTD: It's not practical ... but if it was possible ... folding and putting laundry away.

So sorry @twentyknicks. I hope you are doing OK. I'm torn on your question. On the one hand, you're on the roller coaster so you may as well keep riding it. Not sure if it's relevant for you. But from an insurance perspective, I would like to get as much in while I have already hit my deductible for this year. On the other hand it might be nice to get through the holidays without worrying about drinking, doctor's appointments etc. And to give yourself some time to heal and regroup.

LAO12 · October 2014

Hi Everyone

I am new to The Bump and discussion boards. Here is my story!

DH and I have been TTC for 2 years. Started infertility testing last year after two BFN cycles of Clomid with the OBGYN. Found out from the tests that I have low amh and a blocked left tube. DH swimmers are good. We scheduled a exploratory lap to see what was causing my left tube to be blocked for May of this year. Unfortunately, I didn't make it until May. I was admitted to the hospital on March 1 for an ectopic rupture in my right tube (my only open tube). I had emergency surgery which my right tube was then closed. Uncovered that my left tube is absent (never developed). So now I have no tubes and our only option is IVF.

I started BCPs early September and was on those for 24 days. I did not respond well. I was nauseous and emotional most of the time. I completed my first marathon on September 21 and started Lupron 10u daily on Sept 25. I was on Lupron for 14 days before starting stims. Wow what a roller coaster of emotions with Lupron! Because my amh is low, I was started on a high dose stim protocol. Bravelle 225mg + Menopur 75mg in the AM and Bravelle 225mg + Menopur 75mg + Lupron 5u in the PM. I stimmed for 12 days, triggered on day 13 and had my ER yesterday. Throughout the whole stim process, I only had 4 follies on the right and 7 follies on the left. Much to my sadness, I stopped running as soon as I started stims

( . Much to my surprise, they retrieved 17 eggs yesterday!!!!!! I don't know where they were hiding but wow. I am now waiting for the team to call me with more details. I started all of the oral and vaginal drugs now. I took yesterday and today off work, but back on Friday and Saturday. Now just trying to deal with the pain and cramping post ER. Hopefully transfer on Monday.

A little about DH and I. DH is 31 and I am 30. We live in the Chicago western burbs. We have two cats and one large dog, who is scared of the alpha cat (it is funny!).

So kind of a silly question but how do you create a siggy - I am so not tech savy!

Looking forward to connecting with everyone!

Laura

aggiejess2007 · October 2014

@tweetyknicks - So so sorry. Sending lots of hugs your way!

@Chicago - FX for you!

@LAO12 - Welcome! Wow 17 that's great! Also, to update your signature I think if you go to the top right of the screen and click the little outline of the head that says Account Options, there will then be a link on the left on the next page that says something about Update Signature.

@IfMamaAintHappy - Right here waiting with you! It's tough isn't it? FX y'all get good results!

AFM - We are currently waiting for our results on how many made it to freeze. Today is day 5 post ER, and I asked the nurse this morning if they would tell us today and she said somebody would tell us tomorrow. So one more day of waiting I guess!!

QOTD - I wish I could outsource making the bed. I have always hated making the bed when I get up in the morning, but it is so nice to have it all made up when getting into bed.

CallaLily30 · October 2014

Hi Acorns! My OHSS is finally starting to subside and I'm feeling so much better. It's crazy how quickly it comes on. I was pretty miserable for two days and then it subsides quickly too. I'm feeling almost 100% back to normal. Now, we just wait for the PGD results and AF to show up again. Based on the PGD results, we will start planning a FET (I hope!).

QOTD: I would love to outsource cooking. At the end of the day, I hate having to cook.

@tweetyknicks - After my first BFN, we we did an endometerial biopsy and waited 2 weeks for the results while on BC and then jumped right back into another FET. Personally, I like to keep moving.

tweetyknicks · October 2014

@Callalily30 If you lived near me you could outsource some of your cooking to me. I lack people to cook for who appreciate a good meal. Teens and early 20s usually don't count (especially boys)... all they notice is quantity.

CML11 · October 2014

It is Day 12 of IVF #2. I went for bloodwork and U/S this morning. So my E2 went from 312 to 1033 in 3 days, now I'm thinking I have to be careful of OHSS. I actually have 11 follies going (yay! Last check in in looked like I was just going to have 6), but they are still so small, about 11-14mm.
My DH has an interview on Monday for a big promotion and all I keep thinking of is that I'm probably heading for a Monday ER! Oh no!!

QOTD: I would outsource keeping my kitchen spotless. I would love that and it would free up a lot of time!

erbear84 · October 2014

**siggy/beta warning**

Second beta came in at 5850, which more than doubled. My first u/s is scheduled for 11/6 and I'm remaining really positive about this (hence the ticker) but still superstitious - ie, not buying things.

@tweetyknicks, I'm sorry.

I'd probably want to try ASAP.

@Chicago - FX for you!

@LAO12 - welcome! 17 eggs is great! FX for you, too!

@aggiejess2007 - FX for you, too!

QOTD: Cleaning the bathroom! I hate it and my H does not do a great job at it.

lilycakes78 · October 2014

@tweetyknicks I'm really sorry to hear that. (Hugs) I would probably want to try right away also, but maybe taking off a month will help.
@Chicago I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!
@IfMamaAintHappy I really hope you get some good news at the end of Day 5. Today was Day 6 for me and I got my final results, which were better than I expected. Now I am wishing the stupid doctor never would have said anything to me a few days ago about how all my embryos but one were not growing anymore. I was so upset I called out sick from work! I think it might be better not to know until the end!
@Callalily30 I'm so glad you are starting to feel better! FX for good PGD results!
@katemonster1 I really hope you get good news. Keep us posted.

AFM: Lots of ups and downs here! I've been so upset about what my doctor told me on Tuesday that I was dreading the call from the embryologist today. The doc really made me feel like we might walk away with nothing. The embryologist told me we have 2 grade BB frozen blasts! I was shocked! He said one grew great the whole time and one picked back up. He said the quality was good. I had to look up what BB meant and I saw there should have been a number attached to that, but he didn't give me one. He did say something with the word "expand" but I don't know if he said "expanding" or "expanded" blasts. Either way, I've decided I'm not going to worry about it. I'm just happy to have two embies on ice!

Thanks so much to everyone who offered me support and kind words last week! I really needed them. I think about you ladies all the time and I'm rooting for all of you.

Rebecca

IfMamaAintHappy · October 2014

@lilycakes78 wtf?! That is great news. I thought they told you only one was left, but now you have 2??? I hope I understood that right because that is awesome!!!! So happy for you.

My embryo update: First love and props to DH for not taking no for an answer and insisting that they could tell us something today (day 3). People do fresh transfers on Day 3 so I know they pay attention at this stage. The nurse went back to the lab to see if they would tell her anything and lo and behold she came back with good news: both still growing and within the range they should be for day 3. The range is between 5 and 8 cells and one has 5 and the other 6. I know we are nowhere near out of the woods left, but at least we are still in the game.

obizyanka · October 2014

@tweetyknicks‌ uuuugh

hugs. Personally I'd try asap if finances and life events health etc agreed with that.

I had my ET today. We put in two fresh embies. It was a really neat process. The science of it is just so cool to me. Cautiously excited. I think we can all relate there. They gave me pics of the 2 .... There were many more cells than i thought lol. So we have those two and then 6 more that went to freeze. It was a much more comfortable procedure than I'd imagined too. iUIs were more 'painful'. So we are set for beta now 11/1. It's supposed to be 10/31 but that would involve me missing another day of wk. The office was fine with one day later.

Fx for everyone!

What's the earliest any of you did an at home and got a BFP?

Qotd- ooh so many things. Lol. I'd love to have someone that followed me around and picked up after me and kept everything neat and organized. I don't love ironing either.

lilycakes78 · October 2014

@IfMamaAintHappy
Yes, the doctor told me on Tuesday that all but one had stopped growing and he wasn't sure we would have anything to freeze. I guess they don't throw them out even if they look like they've stopped growing and it seems one picked back up. I guess it was just growing really slow. I was shocked. When I told the embryologist what the doctor had said to me on Tuesday, he seemed a bit annoyed. I guess it's a moment-by-moment thing and maybe the doc shouldn't have said anything. I sure wish he didn't because I was so upset.

By the way, that's great news that yours are doing well on Day 3. I will keep my fingers crossed that they stay strong for just a couple more days.

chicory · October 2014

@tweetyknicks‌ I'm so sorry. To answer your question, I would probably need an emotional break and wouldn't want to stress over things during the holidays, but the veterans might have more useful input on moving forward. I am gonna ask: are you feeling OK to keep doing the check-in? I don't WANT it, but I know if I were in your shoes, I would be dying to step away for a while and let someone else finish it, so I'm offering to take it if you need.

AFM: I've now had two monitoring appointments and things seem to be going well, as far as I can feel/tell. I'm going to post my US/labs results, not to AW but in case anyone on a similar protocol finds it helpful.

Baseline: 10 antral follicles right, 11 left. E2<20 LH=0.3 Prog=0.5

1st monitor Day 4 of stims: 11 follicles <9mm right, 15 <9mm left, and one at 9mm. E2=191 Lining 5.7mm

2nd monitor Day 6: Right: 2 - 11mm, 3 - 10mm, 1 - 9mm, 6 are <9mm.

Left: 1 - 13mm, 3 - 11mm, 6 - 10mm, 2 - 9mm, 2 are <9mm.

E2=690 Lining 9.1mm

I've been on an antagonist protocol, initially with 225u follistim daily (divided in 2 doses, 100u AM 125u PM) and 6u low dose HCG PM.

Starting today, day 6, I've been upped to 250u follistim daily (divided) and 8u low dose HCG.

I will also start ganirelix tonight. My next monitoring is in 2 days (will be day 8 for me.) I am finally starting to feel my ovaries doing something, but I'm not in any discomfort and have been able to go about my normal routine & work.

Random thing that's bugged me this cycle: both appointments, I've had to use the restroom in the men's "collection room" prior to my US. DH never shares much about his "accomodations" but out of curiosity at the first appointment I peeked int the cabinet to see what was provided. I have to say I am almost feeling compelled to make an anonymous "charitable donation" to all the future men at our clinic. We're not really into porn, but the materials were deplorable - there was a crumpled pile of maybe 4 old beat-up magazines and 2 or 3 DVDs. Eww. I felt bad for DH!

QOTD: I've already outsourced dishes to DH, but I would love someone to fold and put away laundry and clean my floors! I hate those jobs!

Sunny B · October 2014

@tweetyknicks I'm so so sorry. I would probably wait a cycle. I would probably want to give my system time to calm down after a fresh cycle. Are you doing a WTF?

Sunny B · October 2014

obizyanka said:

@tweetyknicks‌ uuuugh hugs. Personally I'd try asap if finances and life events health etc agreed with that. I had my ET today. We put in two fresh embies. It was a really neat process. The science of it is just so cool to me. Cautiously excited. I think we can all relate there. They gave me pics of the 2 .... There were many more cells than i thought lol. So we have those two and then 6 more that went to freeze. It was a much more comfortable procedure than I'd imagined too. iUIs were more 'painful'. So we are set for beta now 11/1. It's supposed to be 10/31 but that would involve me missing another day of wk. The office was fine with one day later. Fx for everyone! What's the earliest any of you did an at home and got a BFP? Qotd- ooh so many things. Lol. I'd love to have someone that followed me around and picked up after me and kept everything neat and organized. I don't love ironing either.

YAY for ET. Good luck to you

obizyanka · October 2014

@chicory hahaha about the porn. You have explored territories unknown. @sunny B thanks

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tumbleweed123 · October 2014

@tweetyknicks I'm so sorry! (((hugs)))

runforcookies · October 2014

Happy Friday Acorns.

@tweetyknicks‌ if your heart is in it if the dr says okay i would fo for it. I've always known when i needed a break and when i needed to just keep on going.

Today is beta but i tested Tuesday and it was negative so I am preparing for a negative call.

Our "plan" was one more fresh cycle with pgd and go until we get a positive or run out of frosties but after some thinking I'm not sure i can do it again. We have said it wasnt meant to be we would move to adoption. If that's where we are heading I'm not sure i am okay with the cost of pgd testing. I have great insurance so we may still go ahead and just not do pgd as my Dr doesn't think it's my eggs or the embryos but that it's an implantation problem. It's so much emotionally though and we're just not sure what to do at this point.

QOTD i am so luck that DH has mild ocd and likes to clean and do laundry. The only thing he won't do is the bathroom so if i could outsource that, i would be one happy girl.

saratrying · October 2014

@tweetyknicks BIG HUGS to you. Deciding whether to jump right in is such a hard decision. For me, I always wanted to go-go-go because it kept me sane knowing that I had another chance. I've hit walls at various points and needed to take breaks. I think you have to ask yourself, and listen to your body, to decide if you need a little time or if you're ready to jump in. The good news is it's a FET, not fresh cycle, so a little less chaos on your body. Whatever you decide, GOOD LUCK!

@katemonster1 Hoping everything went well.

@lilycakes78 BIG HUGS Hope you're doing ok

@ifmamaainthappy What a great DH!!

@Chicago Still time. FX!!

@runforcookies BIG HUGS Sounds like you have a good plan. Good luck!

@K111K I feel your pain, sister! Thinking of you! I think that I'm having such crappy results this time because of the BCP. I was on them much longer than I think I shoudl have been.

@SunnyB YEAH!!

@obizyanka Congrats on the ET. Good luck!

@chickory sounds like everything is progressing nicely. Good luck!

About me...This cycle has been really hard, both emotionally and physically. It's been a roller coaster. I'm on the max doses (2 menopur in morning and 450 follistim at night) and I think it's making me a bit crazy. On Wednesday I had 7 measurable, with the biggest at 20. Yesterday the 20 had grown to 25, which means I will probably to lose that one. But a few stragglers started to grow. My RE decided to forgo the big one and give the littles one another day. I took my final dose of follistim last night, final dose of menopur this morning, and I trigger this afternoon. ER will be Sunday morning.

lilycakes78 · October 2014

@saratrying
Good luck! I'm wishing nothing but the best for you. Sometimes it's quality over quantity... maybe you'll have a few less eggs retrieved, but they will be super eggs that do really well in the lab! I'll be thinking of you on Sunday.

LAO12 · October 2014

***Loss mentioned*****

@saratrying - Best of luck on your ER Sunday. I agree, quality of quantity. Sending you positive energy to wherever you are!

@tweetyknicks - HUGS!!! So sorry to hear about your news. Not sure if you decided yet on how to proceed. I found out in March that 1. I was pregnant and 2. I lost the pregnangy + lost all chance of getting pregnant "naturally" I was devistated. I understand your pain and grief (like many of us here!). Listen to your body, it will tell you how to proceed. My DH and I chose to wait 6 months before starting the IVF process. Running is my out and I needed training to deal with my grief and accept my fate. I am also self pay for all IF stuff so we needed time to save $$ for this IVF cycle. For my DH and I, waiting was the best choice. I was able to heal mentally and get my body in the best place to go though this process. Whatever you decide to do, it will be right for you. Sending you strength and positive energy in coping with this.

Laura

aliciafiggy · October 2014

Hi all,

We had our transfer yesterday. They transferred one 5BC. We probably have 2 to freeze...I'm just waiting for the phone call. I hope it works this time!

CML11 · October 2014

ER is set for Sunday! I'm so surprised though since most of my follicles are <15mm. I have 2 others, one 18 and 19. I'm nervous that they are only going to be able to use those 2. FX this works out.

tweetyknicks · October 2014

Thank you all for your input. It reassures me that there is no single best decision and gave DH and I a few ideas to think about. Ultimately, we decided to take a cycle off.

After a bunch of sobbing, DH and I talked about it at length. I'm usually go-go-go, so I'd be inclined to keep going. When I asked DH what he thought we should do, he said he'll support whatever decision I make but he thinks I should take a break to let my body get back to equilibrium. He said he's seen it really take a toll on me physically and emotionally.

I think the sobbing and general depression the last week or so got to him because I'm not prone to either. Of course, he may be a better judge than me of when I need a break.

He also made a good point that much of our lives have revolved around IVF for the last month and IF since spring. Between that and his two adult children we've had little time for an actual relationship. It would be nice to take a month and just be a couple before we try to introduce new children.

We have a phone consultation set up for 11/4 (the earliest available). The doc may just say it was bad luck or my high E2 before ER. I guess that's a WTF, @sunnyb

Thank you for the offer to take over the check-in, @chicory. I'm okay with doing it still. I feel much better today since DH and I have a plan and some non-IF goals for me to work towards. I told him that if we have other projects I can focus on it'll be easier to delay FET.

tumbleweed123 · October 2014

tweetyknicks I'm so glad you and your H have a plan that brings some comfort, and I hope you get some clarity from your RE soon. I'm thinking of you.

AFM, I'm really struggling with the stim meds. I have had a constant headache (day three of stims) and nausea. I sort of anticipated feeling not so great, but I really in fact, feel like total crap. I rarely complain, and feel bad that I am complaining now, but it's just been very, very intense and my body/brain feel very altered, as I suppose they would, during this process. So much respect goes out to those of you who have done multiple cycles and others who are also struggling.

The good news is that at my check today, my RE said I have 13 follicles about 9/10mm and for day three of stims, he's happy with that. There are also smaller ones, but he didn't measure them. He says he's hopeful that some smaller ones will catch up and become contenders as well. I go back on Monday.

I'm sorry not to personally respond to everyone today, I'm thinking of you all and sending hugs to everyone who needs them!

saratrying · October 2014

@tumbleweed123 Sorry you're having a hard time with stims. Hopefully this will be it and you won't have to do it again!

@tweetyknicks Please take a little time for yourself and be good to YOU!

@CML11 We're both scheduled for Sunday, so hopefully it's a good day for us! Good luck

@aliciafiggy Good luck!

@K1111K I think my AFC was 10 this cycle. Last cycle I did 2 vials menopur in the morning and 300 follistim. My RE told me that was the max, so I never assumed I would go higher. Then this cycle I wasn't responding well at the beginning. My guess is I was over suppressed. To try to salvage the cycle, he jacked up the follistim, initially for one night. But I've been so slow to respond that he kept me at 450. I asked the nurse and she said he goes to 450 only in very rare cases. I think he was willing to try it since I've been on these meds numerous cycles. But I gotta tell you, I have noticed a real difference on this high dose. I'm definitely more emotional and uncomfortable than usual.

tumbleweed123 · October 2014

saratrying ! I'm sorry you are also uncomfortable!

CML11 · October 2014

@saratrying‌ thank you! FX for you too!

FutureMrsBaldwin2012 · October 2014

BFP WARNING

Beta came back today at 186!! I'm officially pregnant!! I go back Monday for a redraw so now just praying for that number to double.

Hugs to those that need them, there have been some updates that I just want to send creepy internet hugs to.

QOTW: I absolutely hate cleaning the bathroom. I wish hubby would do it but he would never clean like I do so it's just better than I do it my own OCD way.

saratrying · October 2014

Congrats @futuremrsbaldwin2012 Can't wait to hear Monday's results

Sunny B · October 2014

tumbleweed123 said:

tweetyknicks I'm so glad you and your H have a plan that brings some comfort, and I hope you get some clarity from your RE soon. I'm thinking of you.

AFM, I'm really struggling with the stim meds. I have had a constant headache (day three of stims) and nausea. I sort of anticipated feeling not so great, but I really in fact, feel like total crap. I rarely complain, and feel bad that I am complaining now, but it's just been very, very intense and my body/brain feel very altered, as I suppose they would, during this process. So much respect goes out to those of you who have done multiple cycles and others who are also struggling.

The good news is that at my check today, my RE said I have 13 follicles about 9/10mm and for day three of stims, he's happy with that. There are also smaller ones, but he didn't measure them. He says he's hopeful that some smaller ones will catch up and become contenders as well. I go back on Monday.

I'm sorry not to personally respond to everyone today, I'm thinking of you all and sending hugs to everyone who needs them!

I'm sorry you're feeling so crappy! Hang in there, girl!

fayth4one · October 2014

Hi ladies! Sorry I'm a little late this time, between monitoring appointments , the drives to and from , and work I've been pooped! ER is scheduled for Wednesday (@chicory are we still on the same schedule ?) Had monitoring today 11 follicles on right largest at 16, 5 on left largest at 15 but lots of slow growers on that side hopefully they catch up! Dr called this afternoon to decrease my gonal f dose, it really caught me off guard I didn't have a med change the whole last cycle. I don't really understand the decrease??? Anyway, feeling pretty good overall. QOTD: I'd outsource my house cleaning duties. It seems like it's a never ending chore which is ALL mine :-(

chicory · October 2014

@fayth4one‌ maybe! After today's appointment, they told me it would be either Tuesday or Wednesday. I have another monitoring appt tomorrow so I expect to learn more after that. GL!!

CaringCat · October 2014

Congrats @futuremrsbaldwin1212!! Love seeing BFPs on here!

Triggered Thurs for an FET Wed! Yippee!

I'd def have someone else clean crumbs and cracks for me!

LynnLee7 · October 2014

Hi ladies, I know Im a lil late on the check in but better late than never!! I had a lil time, hopefully I got everyone so far...

@tweetyknicks hugs to you!! Hubby and I decided to take this past summer off from IF before starting IVF and it was the best thing we did!! Go on dates, be spontaneous, get out some sexy nighties and be a couple again. My hubby has supported me through thick and thin, and IF took a toll on both of us, he just held it together better, I didn't realize until we took time off how much he was hurting and needed a break too. IMO, find that spark with your hubby, enjoy the holidays, and start again in 2015.

@Chicago FX!!

@LAO12 Welcome!!

@IfMamaAintHappy FX!!

@aggiejess2007 Hoping you hear something soon, waiting sucks

@callalily30 Glad your feeling better

@katemonster1 FX!!

@CML11 my hubby switched jobs in the middle of stimming, I was a nervous/anxious wreck not knowing when things would plan out. FX for a great ER today!!

@erbear84 and @Sunny B Congrats ladies!!

@lilycakes78 I had the same thing happen, we had 5R-4M-4F(ICSI)- lost 1 embie by second day while remaining 3 grew to cells- I was stumped wondering if we would transfer 1 or 2 knowing we only had 3 to work with and I wanted a back up plan, we didn't find out until my transfer day that #5 decided to mature a day late was fertilized and doing great, in the end we transferred 2 and froze 2.

@obizyankaDon't you just love the pics!! My mom put a copy on her fridge already of her grandbabies!! There's nothing wrong with being a lil excited!!

@chicory my hubby has had WAY too much fun in that room, his first visit he decided to crank up the volume and leave it that way for the next contestant, his second visit he snapped a few pics of his "choices" and sent em to his brothers to help him decide which one to watch, he claims the room is really nice with a lazy boy and fresh material, hey whatever works.

@K1111K Good luck for ER, I was worried about numbers, I had 3 healthy follies and they got 5!!

@runforcookies Hugs!! Hang in there!!

@saratrying FX!! Hoping for a great ER today!!

@aliciafiggy FX!!

@tumbleweed123 Hang in there, I felt so out of whack the first few days.

@FutureMrsBaldwin2012 Congrats!!

@fayth4one FX!!

@CaringCat Hopefully Wed will be a good day for both of us!!

AFM: Im still hanging in there, Beta this Wednesday 10/29 and I have the whole day off to pamper myself and wait for the call. I have been super busy at work so it has helped the time pass by. Im having crazy pregnancy symptoms but I know it may just be a side effect from the meds, its just hard wanting to believe in every little thing!! On top of all the symptoms, Im exhausted all the time, this past week, I was so tired after work I've taken to naps soon as I get home. Hubby has had to wake me up to take my PIO shots and eat before going back to bed. He has been my rock through all this. Fingers crossed for good news on Wed!!

QOTW: I HATE DISHES!! I love to cook up feast but hate cleaning up the aftermath. My hubby hates when I bake, it becomes a storm of flour and measuring cups and spoons all over the kitchen. Recently I've been picking one day to do everything for a week, after shopping, I spend my afternoon I meal prepping, make all my breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks. Divide it all up and stock the fridge and freezer. Hubby is so grateful of my hard work he usually pitches in to clean up, and that ladies is how I get away with not doing dishes.

saratrying · October 2014

Hey ladies! Just got home from ER. They retrieved 8 eggs. That's pretty good seeing as I had 7 measurable follicles at my last monitoring appointment and was one questionable (it was a 27, so either a cyst or will be over-mature). Let's hope these guys have the strength to grow. I just need one quality embie!!

One thing I want to mention - the ER seems sooo much easier this time than last time. Probably because I knew what to expect. Last time I recall barely being able to walk out of the RE office. Today I felt fine and made hubby stop at the grocery store to grab food. I may pay for that later, but as of right now I feel pretty good.

IfMamaAintHappy · October 2014

Bad news update: I got the call today that both embryos stopped growing and did not make it to biopsy for PGS. The lab director will call us tomorrow to hopefully explain what happened between Thursday afternoon and now. So sad.

I'll keep lurking here and rooting you guys on. Thanks for all of the support ladies!

FutureMrsBaldwin2012 · October 2014

@IfMamaAintHappy‌ I'm so sorry.

Sunny B · October 2014

IfMamaAintHappy said:

Bad news update: I got the call today that both embryos stopped growing and did not make it to biopsy for PGS. The lab director will call us tomorrow to hopefully explain what happened between Thursday afternoon and now. So sad. I'll keep lurking here and rooting you guys on. Thanks for all of the support ladies!

I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and hoping you get some answers.

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