Had my first ultrasound for this IVF cycle today. Things are looking pretty good. I had 14 follicles growing nicely. It will likely be Monday for Egg Retrival (ER) so fingers crossed!!! How are you guys doing?
Best of luck to everyone in 2ww and can't wait until I can join :) I'm mourning the loss of an egg since I would have had my first IUI last week but a big complex cyst showed up on my L ovary last month and I have to wait for repeat US on April 13 to show it has disappeared or at least regressed before I can do IUI.
AnissaS - was so happy to see your posts as I just turned 43 and trying this without any meds. I've wanted another baby since my son was 6 months old (he is now four and a half) and am terrified it won't be as easy this time around!
Nettibug - I have read so many posts about women having to skip cycles because of cysts. I developed 5 in my right ovary and was able to have them removed so I wouldn't have to skip that month's IUI.
Yesterday I went to the dollar store and bought five hpts fully intending to take one this am even though it is only 10dpiui. I'm so glad I chickened out! It's too early. What was I thinking?? Why would I set myself up for disappointment? I'm hoping to hold out until 14dpiui but now the tests are in my house! Hopefully I'll continue to be a scaredy cat even though it is the weekend and I don't have work to distract me.
shonarb73 I understand where you are at I peed on a stick at day 7 and it was BFN and then again day 10 as my cycle was 25 days. It barely came up positive on 13 days post IUI. Hang in there, I know the wait is unbearable. Trust me I can relate. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. You know you have plenty of support here. Then the hardest part is not telling anyone you are. A good friend of mine knows I was trying and today he asked and I said no idea. I already am 7 1/2 weeks but am trying to keep it quiet. My family knows, and 4 really good gf.
I am here to support you in either way. Good luck and will keep my fingers crossed that you can hold out till tuesday. So glad that you tried again.
This seems to be my longest cycle yet I'm currently on CD31. For kicks I took another OPK last Sunday and it was positive. So I had 2 positive OPKs one week apart. (I also took a HPT to make sure the OPK wasn't picking up HCG, it was negative). I had, what I thought was pre period spotting Friday, but it only last a few hours (if that) and nothing since.
FF says I ovulated Tuesday 3/20 but I didn't have 3 days of temp above the coverline, so I'm not quite sure how it arrived at that. If I look at my temps I'm thinking I ovulated 3/24.
So I'm still in limbo as AF hasn't given any since she's on her way.
Yesterday at work I had a patient with MY birthday who just found out she was preggers. I took that as a sign. Then, all afternoon, I just felt...weird. So, even though it was only 13dpiui and the middle of the day I did a test. A super faint test line, but wasn't sure how long it took. So, I held my urine about 4.5 hours and, again, super faint test line. So, I just woke up bursting to pee (it's barely 5am here) and did another one and a digital to boot. Another super faint line and a "pregnant"!!!!!!!!!!!! I should be able to trust FOUR tests, right? But, somehow I still don't quite believe it. And probably won't until I get a beta. Then, I'm sure I won't quite believe it until the beta doubles. Why am I so cynical? Moms can't be cynical!!
shonarb73 Congrats. I felt the same way wen I tested. Mine was super light as well. Are you going to the doc for blood work today? My HCG levels were wicked low, before day 28, but they were there. The doc had a repeat 48 hours later, they went up the way they wanted it. I am so excited for you.
You are cynical cause you do not believe it, since it has been a long road, and you were going to sit out this cycle. I am so happy for you.
Keep us up to date. Just think of all the stuff you gave up as of today. LOL. The only thing that I have really given up is diet coke, cut way back on caffeine and alcohol. I do not miss any of it. I now drink coke, to help with the naseous, and lemon drops. Keep those close by.
If you need anything feel free to email me at anissa_stern@yahoo.com
Thanks Anissa! Thanks jaimec! You're next. Then austingurl.
Confirmed with beta. Still in shock. It'll be a long two days waiting for 2nd beta. I can't believe I almost sat this one out. Just proves that you should never give up.
Oh my God, shonarb!!! I'm soo happy for you! My first beta was pretty low, but it kept tripling- I remember how hard it was to wait each time. I'm thinking about you and sending positive thoughts, sticky vibes, and all that.
I've been thinking about you, wondering how things were going. So glad you posted!
I am 10 weeks now. Just saw the babe at a 10 week U/S. Amazing to see the growth in a few short weeks! Everything looks good, but I start all of the genetic screening now. Joy. Just keeping fingers and toes crossed. ;-)
How about your little one? How is she coming along? How are you doing?
Thanks eeh and sibling! It's just starting to sink in. I had a moment of "what have I done?" that my friend assures me happens to every woman no matter how she got pregnant.
I'm so sorry jaimec. The next one will be it for sure. Keep your chin up.
Good to hear from you eeh! Isn't it amazing how fast they grow!? I'll send some prayers your way for some great news with your genetic testing. I know how stressful that it can be waiting for results. You doing bloodwork or amnio?
All is good (well except for the continued heartburn, *sigh*) with baby and I. I'm 23 weeks today and growing by the minute. I love feeling her toss and turn in there. Sixteen short weeks until my csection;)
shonarb, I had the same thought for just a split second about a week ago. I think it just shows how much you care. The hard work is just starting, but its worth it, right? ;-)
sibling, I'm starting with bloodwork and NT scan. If those come back clear, I'll skip the amnio. If not, I'll rethink that.
Severine... Congrats! I'm currently in my 2WW with donor 12676. I'm hoping things will go well, although it is only my second round, with no drugs at this point. I am 5dpiui and am having a hard time not testing everyday, even though I know it is ridiculous.
Best of luck to all the single moms or those that are following their dreams to become moms. It will happen!
mathgeek, stay strong. i tested early and they all came out negative. I then waited till day 27 and it was lightly positive. By that point I was so discouraged that I was in shock when it was faintly positive. I to did it with out meds. I am also almost 43 and got pregnant on my second try. I have seen the baby's heartbeat and now waiting to get through the first trimester to tell people and have the rest of the tests I need.
Good luck and keep us up to date on what is going on.
I started injectibles this month. My doctor just did the "boost" where I did femara for 5 days and then 3 days of injectibles. I hope this works. I go for my sonogram today and hope to have a few really big follicles. Fingers crosses, prayers said, and pretty much spending the day with some positive thinking and good vibes.
Well the sono showed only 1 follicle still, even with the highest dose of femara and injectibles for 3 days. I know it usually happens with only 1 egg and I don't want twins, but I was really thinking the shots would have made a difference and would have given me more follicles. So, it's 22mg and we do IUI tomorrow at 3:30. I am really hoping this one works.
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Had my first ultrasound for this IVF cycle today. Things are looking pretty good. I had 14 follicles growing nicely. It will likely be Monday for Egg Retrival (ER) so fingers crossed!!!
How are you guys doing?
AnissaS - was so happy to see your posts as I just turned 43 and trying this without any meds. I've wanted another baby since my son was 6 months old (he is now four and a half) and am terrified it won't be as easy this time around!
jamiec if you read this again today, keep your chin up this weekend.
I am here to support you in either way. Good luck and will keep my fingers crossed that you can hold out till tuesday. So glad that you tried again.
Shonarb - I purposely have NOT bought any so I won't make that mistake this time LOL
FF says I ovulated Tuesday 3/20 but I didn't have 3 days of temp above the coverline, so I'm not quite sure how it arrived at that. If I look at my temps I'm thinking I ovulated 3/24.
So I'm still in limbo as AF hasn't given any since she's on her way.
Yesterday at work I had a patient with MY birthday who just found out she was preggers. I took that as a sign. Then, all afternoon, I just felt...weird. So, even though it was only 13dpiui and the middle of the day I did a test. A super faint test line, but wasn't sure how long it took. So, I held my urine about 4.5 hours and, again, super faint test line. So, I just woke up bursting to pee (it's barely 5am here) and did another one and a digital to boot. Another super faint line and a "pregnant"!!!!!!!!!!!! I should be able to trust FOUR tests, right? But, somehow I still don't quite believe it. And probably won't until I get a beta. Then, I'm sure I won't quite believe it until the beta doubles. Why am I so cynical? Moms can't be cynical!!
Clearly, I won't be getting back to sleep.
You are cynical cause you do not believe it, since it has been a long road, and you were going to sit out this cycle. I am so happy for you.
Keep us up to date. Just think of all the stuff you gave up as of today. LOL. The only thing that I have really given up is diet coke, cut way back on caffeine and alcohol. I do not miss any of it. I now drink coke, to help with the naseous, and lemon drops. Keep those close by.
If you need anything feel free to email me at anissa_stern@yahoo.com
Confirmed with beta. Still in shock. It'll be a long two days waiting for 2nd beta. I can't believe I almost sat this one out. Just proves that you should never give up.
Please send out some sticky vibes for me!
sorry for responding to an earlier thread ...
I used donor 12676 ... 10 weeks pregnant :-)
It was my third IUI, first with this donor.
First 2 were unmedicated.
Success with Clomid / Gonal combo..
Good Luck to all ....
I've been thinking about you, wondering how things were going. So glad you posted!
I am 10 weeks now. Just saw the babe at a 10 week U/S. Amazing to see the growth in a few short weeks! Everything looks good, but I start all of the genetic screening now. Joy. Just keeping fingers and toes crossed. ;-)
How about your little one? How is she coming along? How are you doing?
Not looking forward to injectibles again.
I'm so sorry jaimec. The next one will be it for sure. Keep your chin up.
Good to hear from you eeh! Isn't it amazing how fast they grow!? I'll send some prayers your way for some great news with your genetic testing. I know how stressful that it can be waiting for results. You doing bloodwork or amnio?
All is good (well except for the continued heartburn, *sigh*) with baby and I. I'm 23 weeks today and growing by the minute. I love feeling her toss and turn in there. Sixteen short weeks until my csection;)
sibling, I'm starting with bloodwork and NT scan. If those come back clear, I'll skip the amnio. If not, I'll rethink that.
Best of luck to all the single moms or those that are following their dreams to become moms. It will happen!
Good luck and keep us up to date on what is going on.
I'll be thinking about you, sending positive thoughts!
AnissaS, did you check hormone levels before your IUI? I just got my day 3 FSH and it was 13. I'm trying not to cry...