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prudence9-2 · August 2017

@hopeful_mom had to run to a meeting so posted mid post. Haha.

But also wanted to say that it's a great 2nd day report! FX they will all be where they should be tomorrow!

prudence9-2 · August 2017

***TW***

Added my HPT to here: https://ibb.co/eDqKHF

With the arrows I marked where the line is...

Both my evening tests are lighter than the corresponding morning.. but I drink a lot during the day....

9 morning is a bit darker than 8 morning.. but still very faint.

Hopeful_mom · August 2017

It's faint but it is there

Which one is the most recent? Good thing is that you know its not the trigger!! How many days till beta?

prudence9-2 · August 2017

@hopeful_mom I put the dates underneath it. Left is the most recent. But it's fainter than the one next. But it was at night.

Ive done one this morning and it's even fainter than the 8 days morning.

So at this point, I'm going to stop testing. It's not good for me.

Beta is on Monday. At that point they will be expecting a number over 2000, I think. Last time my beta was 2563. So we'll see.

LoveDontCostAThing · August 2017

@prudence9-2 -those are the hpt I used! The lines are definitely there! And it makes sense that it's darker on day 9 in the morning vs. night because they say to use first morning urine since it's more concentrated. Also, it's not that faint on 8 and 9...they say a line is a line. I think it's slightly there on 7 too. Testing is a bitch...*TW* I was so scared to test this time too since my chemical pregnancy test got lighter. end *TW*. I think it's so normal to be nervous...I was SO nervous the first trimester...hell, I am STILL nervous sometimes. How much lighter was today's test? I can't believe how late your beta is. You probably will test more...it's too far away to contain yourself lol. The TWW is enough to make any woman crazy! At this point, you cracked open the hpts lol so there is no turning back!

@hopeful_mom- so glad everything is going well with your embryos!!! Can't wait until your transfer!

Thank you both for the bump compliments! It's definitely large

I love it, though! No mistaking me for not pregnant now. @prudence9-2- that's funny you said it was nice to see my face because I was thinking that when I posted it. I was thinking how it's weird we all talk, but don't have a face for who we are talking to! Now you have 1/3 of a face...#mysterious

prudence9-2 · August 2017

@LoveDontCostAThing yeah, today was lighter than the 8 days test.

I drink a lot of water usually. But in the last 1.5 weeks, I drink way more than my usual. If I had to guess I would say at least 2.5-3 liters. So I'm hoping that causing the concentration to not be high. Also maybe this morning I didn't keep it in long enough?

and i know, once you cracked the box it's hard to stop. But I honestly hope I can stop myself. It's not going to change the outcome.... so if it's good news, I'll get it on Monday. And if it is not good news, I rather be PUPO for few more days

i really hope it's okay. I have a new acupuncturist and last week I thought I over heated myself when she turned on the bed heat that I was lying on. And yesterday I asked her about points that she avoids in pregnancy. And she said a bunch. And the session was good. But after, when I googled, I think she put a needle in the inner ankle that you're not suppose to. Anyway, I might stop getting acupuncture if this is causing me extra stress. All this wondering if she's avoiding places that cause uterus contractions. Etc...

and yes, we speak online for so many months and we haven't seen each other faces or know the names. So I'm glad I was able to see 1/3 of your face

and how how are you feeling?

LoveDontCostAThing · August 2017

@prudence9-2 -I'm feeling pretty good...thanks! It's so hot out...blah. My back sometimes hurts and my ankles/ feet swell, but overall okay. I have to cut my socks! Some sandals are too tight! How are you feeling? By the way, your migraine might be a good sign! I agree--if the acupuncture causes more stress, then forget it! Save money too! I google everything too...I seemed to have calmed down some with the google, thankfully! But I will always google some! You have a lot of strength to wait until Monday for your beta! Of course, you make a good point, but I probably couldn't wait that long! I will be anxious for you!!! lol

prudence9-2 · August 2017

@LoveDontCostAThing glad you're feeling good! With the heat this year, good thing you're not in the middle of third trimester over the summer!

I'm very thirsty. I read that it's one of the symptoms. I don't remember being that thirsty last time!

The faint test this morning and also, I didn't mention before but I had something in my pee. A small brown tissue or something... so all that don't make me feel too confident.

But I really hope this works out!

prudence9-2 · August 2017

@hopeful_mom how was your day 3 report?

AFM.. as you know, early this year I got to do PIO for almost 2 months. And it wasn't fun. But I managed to alternate sides every day... this time around, I'm only doing it for a little over 2 weeks. But I think I'm having some allergic reaction to it. One side is totally swollen and bruised. And the other side burns as I inject. This morning was the turn of the bruised side, but it is so bruised that I ended up injecting on yesterday's side. And then was sitting with heat pad on once side and ice pack on another

. Tonite, I will try and sit with an ice pack too so that side will not be as swollen tomorrow.

Hopeful_mom · August 2017

prudence9-2 i'm still staying positive and think everything is moving in the right direction and would like you to do the same!! You ARE PUPO

As for the acupuncture my RE did say that if its stressing you out then you shouldn't go. I did acupuncture through my 7 or 8th week and then MC right before the 10th so of course that makes me wonder should i have been going all along. Its very hard to say. We just have to get through this weekend and then its beta time

@LoveDontCostAThing Are you on your feet a lot? I'm like a bloated mess that i'm sitting at work with my feet up hoping that it helps! At least we know yours is certainly for a good cause. How is hubby behaving? I hope catering to your every need

Have you gained mush weight? You look perfect!!

AFM: Can you believe i'm still cramping WTH!!! I drove into work today and the bumps killed me, NOT cute!!! All this pain better be bringing me some good news!!! I'm a lil bummed that my embabies aren't all up to speed. I finally got my update...work has kept me from the board - so rude

Image: https://forums.thebump.com/resources/emoji/wink.png

not as promising as I would've hoped but they're still in it and thats what counts!! I have a 8A, 8AB, 8B , 6B and a 4C. I was hoping the one at 5AB would've been a 10...you know i'm an over achiever and I like my girls to do the same

Still hoping for the best!!! Tomorrow I should get an update with what makes it to blast to test....come on babies!!!

prudence9-2 · August 2017

@hopeful_mom even though my test yesterday was fainter than previous days and I had this brown tissue in my urine I'm actually still trying to be hopeful.

My thinking is that I drink a lot of water and my urine was completely diluted. And I'm not going to test until the beta. (Didn't test this morning)

I actually feel like im pregnant. I have still have dreams every night and super thirsty and every now and again I feel that knot in my stomach like last time. So yes, I am hopeful. And the fact that I'm not testing anymore doesn't mean I'm not hopeful

I might not be super confident. But hope is all I got

glad and you got the results and I don't think that a 10 cells on day 3 is any better than 6. In my clinic they treat 6-10 cells the same. FX they will all make it for tomorrow. And NO I can't believe you're still cramping!! That's horrible! Hope you get better soon.

Hopeful_mom · August 2017

prudence9-2 I like reading your update good!!!! As for the cramping i think he spent so much time during the ER spraying, watering whatever they do in there to flush out the egg from the follie...I don't know. Its just odd AND I was like 7/9 lbs heavier day of ER and its gone down like a lb so i'm sure its just taking longer this cycle...better be. I've gained all my baby weight already so you know!

LoveDontCostAThing · August 2017

@prudence9-2 -OK, the first thing I thought when you mentioned the brownish tissue thing is implantation bleeding!!!! So, I don't know why you thought negative! Brown means old blood and old blood is good. Also, I was thirsty when first pregnant too! Sometimes I still am thirsty at night. I have whacked out dreams every night. That symptom in particular for you could be pregnancy or caused by the progesterone--that tricky progesterone has to mimic pregnancy symptoms. Did you have weird dreams last time? Your PIO reaction doesn't sound allergy-related, but I could be wrong. If you remember, I am allergic to PIO (thank GOD) and to crinone. The PIO caused an itchy rash around the injection site. I say thank god because I HATE PIO. However, if you think you're allergic, talk to the nurse or dr. because they took me off of it and upped the suppositories and added oral progesterone, so there are ways around it. That shot is truly the worst of them all in my opinion, so literally, I feel your pain. That's awesome that you feel pregnant...the knotting could be the embryo burrowing. I think it all sounds promising, and I am a bad influence and want you to take another test!!! Ohh yea, and my mom said the same thing about being lucky not to be in the third trimester now in this heat!

@hopeful_mom -thank you for saying I look perfect because I feel fat! When I heard how much I weigh I was not happy! I gained about 20 pounds or maybe a bit more by now. It's hard with the ivf (as you know) because I gained weight prior to this due to the drugs, etc. So, it is hard hearing the number on the scale! I am on my feet walking around camp (my summer job as a special ed coordinator) in the heat. I also walk with my mom and pups a lot. As always, I have no idea wtf your embryo rating scale means (and don't bother explaining to me again because it confuses me lol), but according to @prudence9-2, they sound on target, so I will agree with her! I'm sorry you're still crampy...maybe it's all of the back to back ERs and scraping around in there...maybe they're irritating the same area over and over

Not pleasant, and I hope that you feel better!!

prudence9-2 · August 2017

@hopeful_mom damn, I hope feel better soon!!! That is taking long!!

@LoveDontCostAThing I hope it was implantation bleeding. But it was a little late 10dp5dt. Last time it was at 6dp5dt. Also, last time I had brown spotting as I wiped (sorry for the TMI) and then I had a little brown chunk. Last time it lasted few hours

This is time I didn't have any brown spotting. But then all of a sudden this brown chunk in my urine. Maybe because it took longer all the blood dried up together? So the chunk was a little bigger and without spotting? I sure hope that was the case!!!

as for dreams, I had them last time as well.

I drank more than usual last time. But I wasn't as thirsty as I am now.

And last time I was WAY more tired!!! This this time around I'm not that tired so far...

Hopeful_mom · August 2017

prudence9-2 starting to feel a lil better but I have a feeling I wont feel "normal" till after AF as my RE suggested. How are you feeling today? I'm sure this weekend is going to drag for you!

@LoveDontCostAThing At least you know your weight gain is for the right reason, so dont stress over it. You look great! Seriously just looks like u have a nice size bump, I hope I can be so lucky

For me I've always been a yo yo and have kept off probably a good 50lbs since college I would say...up and down but still. This last year to gain 30lbs in this process is driving me nuts! Luckily OH doesn't bother me about it too much but its depressing on top of everything else!!!

AFM: Of course I miss the clinic call by like 20 min seriously! At least one of the nurses was nice enough to give me the update. So far I've got one frostie, praying tomorrow i will get more to join this party!! ugh this process! Its so hard not to stress. I had a better response to meds and yet I only have one day 5 which is the worst day 5 from all my cycles

I'm already worried I won't get any back this cycle and I went through so much just to do it! You make so many decisions through this process and have to hope they're the right ones.

I had a crazy dream last night was pregnant 12 weeks with a baby that already had pigtails, wishful thinking shall we say

prudence9-2 · August 2017

@Hopeful_mom glad you're feeling a little better!
And glad you already have 1 blast! I hope more will join tomorrow.

As for day 5 vs day 6... my day 6 blasts had higher percent of normals! They were just a little slower.

So far I'm doing ok. But it's only 11am... my last test was 2 days ago! So at least I'm sticking to what I know is better for me... not to test!

@LoveDontCostAThing I also think you look great!!!

Hopeful_mom · August 2017

prudence9-2 I'm trying to not be a negative nelly I'm just concerned! I truly appreciate your positivity! I try not to compare myself to others and stick to what is on par for me. This process just sucks the life out of you! I've always had at least 3 to send for testing so i'm quite nervous

Cycle 5 I retrieved the same amount and had 6 for testing and got back 2...so its just concerning things arent progressing similarly. I did get a day 6 normie too so lets hope! I didn't speak to the head dr that would've told me if the other 4 are still in it

Fact is the project I"m doing will be sucking the life out of me so i would like to enjoy the weekend and not stressing.

prudence9-2 · August 2017

@hopeful_mom yeah I know, this wait is the worst! I hope today goes by quickly and you get some good news tomorrow!

Hopeful_mom · August 2017

one more day to go!!!!!

prudence9-2 · August 2017

@hopeful_mom yeah!!! I can't wait!!!

What about you? When are you expecting to hear back from the clinic?

Hopeful_mom · August 2017

me too!!!

AFM: So I had my day 5 embaby that was a 5AB which is promising. She then mentioned today that the other 2 she did freeze and biopsy are pretty poor...gee thanks. I was half asleep when she even told me. I think she graded them a 4BC or a 4CB...which doesn't sound good and I'm confused how on a day 6 they're a grading of a 4. I'm glad I at least have something to test. She mentioned I still have one going and they'll let it go till Day 7 to see...shes doubtful but letting it still thrive if it can. Why I get frustrated not doing a fresh transfer as I believe my lil ones do better inside their mama

prudence9-2 · August 2017

@hopeful_mom the 3,4 and 5 are all okay for day 5 and 6. It is just indication how hatched it is. (If at all)

All my day 5 embryos were 3XX and my day 6, one was 4AA and one 5BB.

FX one more will join tomorrow. So you have 3 so far from this cycle?

AFM... I kept wondering when I started feeling tired last time. And I know that it was pretty early on. Way before the test. And was a little worried that I'm not tired just yet. But I am today. So FX the little one inside is busy sucking up my energy!!! Hahah

LoveDontCostAThing · August 2017

hello! thank you ladies for saying I look great

I will just focus on losing weight after the baby! It will be easier said than done--that I'm sure! Sometimes I'm just so hungry! lol

@prudence9-2 -you have some willpower to have not tested again!!! how are you feeling? what time tomorrow do you think you'll get your beta results? GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

@hopeful_mom -sorry that you didn't get the news you were expecting. To make you laugh, when you wrote normie, I thought that it said homie...I was like, "oh, that's a new one" lol. I think I'll call them your homies now! I am hoping you get one or two homies! If you only get one, that's okay too--you do have five

I wish that you did a fresh transfer too!!!! well, you'll be transferring soon enough. can't wait until you have a date!

I HOPE so badly that we could all be pregnant together

prudence9-2 · August 2017

@LoveDontCostAThing it would have been so great if we were all pregnant at the same time. Hope that @hopeful_mom and I will join you soon!

and homie! Lol.

I think I will get the result tomorrow around 1-2 pm my time. (PST). But there is a chance that I will be able to see the results earlier on the patients portal...

im so afraid of the results. That not testing is easier than testing. Plus PIO injections really not going well this time. I injected close to 2 months before and didn't suffer as much as I do now. And it's not even 3 weeks of injections!!

With that said, I think that I'm pregnant! I just hope it's true and that my number will be high. I think they will expect over 2000 tomorrow.

Hopeful_mom · August 2017

prudence9-2 hey i'm thrilled to see your msg! So maybe I have some hope for these lil fair ladies on day 6. So yes I believe so far I have 3 that will be sent out tomorrow for testing.

I"m feeling very positive and glad you're tired! I"m exhausted I wish I had something to blame it on!

prudence9-2 · August 2017

@hopeful_mom yeah. As long as the blast is above 3 (including 3). It's good!

Hopeful_mom · August 2017

@LoveDontCostAThing haaaa my computer didn't refresh and I missed some messages...haaaaa my homies!! Its hard when you have so many decisions to make and you're praying that you're making the right ones....and if I dont get good news then I didn't do the right thing.

I'm feeling hopeful so I'm hoping it will continue!!

As for the weight even when "I'm watching myself" I'll gain a pound

I try not to concentrate on it too much but it is frustrating!

LoveDontCostAThing · August 2017

@prudence9-2 -I think you are pregnant too...being tired was my #1 indicator. I was always a little tired from the progesterone suppositories, but I took them during my other transfers too and it wasn't as exhausting as this past time. This past time...lemme say, there ain't NOTHIN' like that first trimester tired! I was like...this can't just be the progesterone. I was literally going to bed around 8:00pm and sleeping through the night, and then still tired the next day. Were you really tired last time? It was such an overwhelming, indescribable tiredness for me. I always think it's crazy because it was the beginning phases of pregnancy, and I was like, "wow, what is going on in there!" Now, I sometimes miss it and my nightly dose of progesterone because sleep is becoming very uncomfortable for me. I just can't get comfortable, even with the pregnancy pillow and bed to myself! DH has been on the couch because literally with my huge pillow, me tossing/ turning, and getting up to pee constantly, neither of us are comfy. Also, some nights (like last night) I swear my dogs are preparing me for baby because they wake me up to go outside throughout the night, which is not the norm...funny pups.

@hopeful_mom -funny thing about decisions...they're just that. there is no way to predict the outcome based on your decision. fertility treatment isn't like "cause and effect," like if someone cheats then we can predict they may feel guilty or their significant other may find out. there is really no prediction with these treatments, so don't beat yourself up. your body can respond in totally different ways during each cycle. my dr. told me that when my first ER wasn't that wonderful. of course, he didn't say that until my second ER was better lol...good thing or I would have been even more paranoid. he said it's literally a new batch of eggs...reminds me of cookies haha. that being said, I hope your 3 homies are gonna be great!

prudence9-2 · August 2017

@LoveDontCostAThing oh yeah, last time I was exhausted by 8-8:30pm! I hope I'm not just tired from doing nothing this weekend. This wait is not easy

Hopeful_mom · August 2017

@LoveDontCostAThing thank u for reminding me of the things I always need to hear!!

prudence9-2 a few more hours to go

i so dont want to go to the dr but i find myself having to brace myself every time i sit AND (TMI) now when I pee I'm feeling like a hot feeling sensation not burning, but something isn't feeling right. If I have a UTI i'm gonna freak out. Why must things start bothering me when I'm finally ready for an FET and I have so much work getting away for an appt will be so tough!

AND my boobs are feeling sore! Technically tomorrow is a week since ER so AF shouldn't be here for another week ugh!!!!

prudence9-2 · August 2017

@hopeful_mom damn, I hope you don't have UTI!!!!!

blood test done! It was funny because the girl that took my papers remembered the mess with my progesterone blood test 2 weeks ago! She promised me this time I will get the results on the same day!!

my guess is that in the next 6 hours I will get the call. And if I'm lucky they will put it on the patient portal in 4-5 hours!!!

sooooo scared!!!!!

Hopeful_mom · August 2017

prudence9-2 I keep checking in........I'm sacred too but excited!!

My RE wants me to come in tomorrow but my work schedule I can't even though I really should!!

Will go see her on Wednesday.

prudence9-2 · August 2017

Still no results!!!! Ahhhhhh

LoveDontCostAThing · August 2017

@prudence9-2 ---ahhh I came to see if you found out! you must be going crazy!!! hoping that the eclipse is your good luck charm!!

@hopeful_mom -you should go to the dr. tomorrow if they're recommending it...all the time you put into this, please go! sounds like a possible uti?? you need to get it checked out!

Hopeful_mom · August 2017

@prudence9-2 seriously - crazed but keep trying to check back!!!!

@LoveDontCostAThing I'm like you

u guys r correct, i need to go!!! Sucks i can't escape tomorrow and i'll go wed. Just trying to drink liquids and get it out!! I hold going to the bathroom all the time since i got so often soooo i'm wondering if thats part of it ugh!!! Heat mixed with irritation, i dont know but its not cute

prudence9-2 · August 2017

@hopeful_mom @LoveDontCostAThing I just emailed the nurse. I can't take this wait! Just tell me already!!!

@hopeful_mom also drink cranberry juice...

prudence9-2 · August 2017

Not such great news. My hcg is 148. Which is on the very low end. Last time at this time it was 2563.

So now we wait for Wed.

LoveDontCostAThing · August 2017

@prudence9-2 -ohh no

what did the nurse have to say? i'm so sorry. that happened to me with my chemical. i will hold out that the news changes and it's just a late implanter! how are you??

prudence9-2 · August 2017

@LoveDontCostAThing she said not to give up just yet. But that it's very low for this day.

When you had had the chemical, what was your number? On what day?

LoveDontCostAThing · August 2017

@prudence9-2 -I can't remember exactly what day, but sooner than yours...I think around 10d5dt...it was very low--a 22.

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