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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...