Any other DISers trying to concieve? Reread OP for the QOTD!
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AllyandJack
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Hi, everyone. 
Thank you so much for the cheers.....might be the medication, but it made me tear up. 
It went pretty good today. IV ended up in a strange spot so the anesthesiologist gave me a shot of numbing stuff first. Didn't hurt going in, but hurt like heck while it was in and while it was coming out. They took me early because the OR was overbooked and I was the "fastest".
I'm almost 6' tall and whoever was on that table before me was a tiny bit of a thing and it took over 20mns to get the stupid stirrups comfortable. I told them I didn't care since I was going to be gone soon anyway. The gave me the Versed and then asked me questions. 
I giggled the entire time. Then I asked the anesthesiologist if I should be asleep by now. She said no, I still had one injection left to get. I thanked everyone and said good-night. 
Next thing I know, I'm walking across the OR with my doctor trying to get me in the bed to take me back to the room. I went on and on about how I'm quitting my job because I hate traffic and it took me over 2.5 hours to get there this morning and people can't drive, blah, blah....idiot Big Dig engineers made it all worse, blah, blah. Then, I questioned everything. "How many eggs?" "What?" "Did you say six?" To my DH, "They said six, right?" "Six?" Back to my doctor, "Six eggs, right?" "I thought I heard six." Then, I started to cry. Six?! Why only six?? WTH?!? I was so upset. She said six is a good number and all of my eggs have been mature and there is no need to go digging for more (quality over quantity, I guess). I wanted more. I sat in bed and cried.
My doctor patted my hand and sat on the edge of the bed and explained to me - again - why she can't go for more with me and how dangerous it would be for me (I hyperstimulate fast). I know all that, but I got 9 last time and this seems like a failure (even though I got really sick after last time). I got a shot of torodol and some codeine. My O2 saturation was under 95%, so my doctor kept me for a while - she got me a bagel and ate her lunch in my room. No bleeding. She does good work. 
So, now I wait for the report from the embryologist tomorrow. I know I should be confident - we usually have a 60% fertilization rate, but I'm obviously worried.
I'll be back tomorrow for some shout outs. I'm getting ready to Vicodin myself.
Thank you again for thinking of me. 
Thank you so much for the cheers.....might be the medication, but it made me tear up. It went pretty good today. IV ended up in a strange spot so the anesthesiologist gave me a shot of numbing stuff first. Didn't hurt going in, but hurt like heck while it was in and while it was coming out. They took me early because the OR was overbooked and I was the "fastest".
I'm almost 6' tall and whoever was on that table before me was a tiny bit of a thing and it took over 20mns to get the stupid stirrups comfortable. I told them I didn't care since I was going to be gone soon anyway. The gave me the Versed and then asked me questions. I giggled the entire time. Then I asked the anesthesiologist if I should be asleep by now. She said no, I still had one injection left to get. I thanked everyone and said good-night. Next thing I know, I'm walking across the OR with my doctor trying to get me in the bed to take me back to the room. I went on and on about how I'm quitting my job because I hate traffic and it took me over 2.5 hours to get there this morning and people can't drive, blah, blah....idiot Big Dig engineers made it all worse, blah, blah. Then, I questioned everything. "How many eggs?" "What?" "Did you say six?" To my DH, "They said six, right?" "Six?" Back to my doctor, "Six eggs, right?" "I thought I heard six." Then, I started to cry. Six?! Why only six?? WTH?!? I was so upset. She said six is a good number and all of my eggs have been mature and there is no need to go digging for more (quality over quantity, I guess). I wanted more. I sat in bed and cried.
My doctor patted my hand and sat on the edge of the bed and explained to me - again - why she can't go for more with me and how dangerous it would be for me (I hyperstimulate fast). I know all that, but I got 9 last time and this seems like a failure (even though I got really sick after last time). I got a shot of torodol and some codeine. My O2 saturation was under 95%, so my doctor kept me for a while - she got me a bagel and ate her lunch in my room. No bleeding. She does good work. So, now I wait for the report from the embryologist tomorrow. I know I should be confident - we usually have a 60% fertilization rate, but I'm obviously worried.
I'll be back tomorrow for some shout outs. I'm getting ready to Vicodin myself.
Thank you again for thinking of me. lil mermaid
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Carla -
I really hope it works for you this time
I really hope it works for you this time
I went to the class for the fsh today. The med they have me on is a 30 co pay and the other is only 12 so I will tell the doctor to put me on the cheaper one. Hopefully I do not have to use the protical and I will be pg next month. I am kind of worried with so many follicles on one side. I asked what a good number is and they said 3 and I had 5 hopefully I am not overstimulated
Carla- I am sooooo excited for you and so happy that things went well today. I'm seriously crazy with anticipation- I can't wait to find out how everything is going to turn out.
ETA- your doctor sounds wonderful. Trust her.
ETA- your doctor sounds wonderful. Trust her.
reread OP for QOTD.
QOTD: I am trying not to alter my routine at all. Although- I refuse to drink until AF shows up. That's it, though. Until I get confirmation that I am actually pregnant, I don't want to waste 2 weeks by giving up Coca-cola or suffering through headaches and not taking any meds because I *could* be pregnant. Once I get a BFP I'll change my ways.
QOTD: I am trying not to alter my routine at all. Although- I refuse to drink until AF shows up. That's it, though. Until I get confirmation that I am actually pregnant, I don't want to waste 2 weeks by giving up Coca-cola or suffering through headaches and not taking any meds because I *could* be pregnant. Once I get a BFP I'll change my ways.
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QOTD: I do have a fear of doing certain things in the 2WW (although for me, with a 17-18 day LP it's more like a 3WW!!), mostly because of my history of miscarriage. I know that it wasn't my fault that any of my miscarriages occurred, but it still makes me want to be extra careful!
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Carla.... 
I'm sure your doctor will have really good results with those 6 eggs!!! This is going to be your month!!! 
QOTD: I'm trying to change my ways now before I start the IVF b/c it will help me to lose weight. My doctor was very strict on Tueday saying that I need to pay attention to what I'm eating and that the more I lose the better quality eggs I will produce. SO...I'm weening off of caffeine and bad food. Basically my RE wants me on a high protein, low carb diet. If I eat carbs it needs to be in a wheat form..no whites.
I'm sure your doctor will have really good results with those 6 eggs!!! This is going to be your month!!! QOTD: I'm trying to change my ways now before I start the IVF b/c it will help me to lose weight. My doctor was very strict on Tueday saying that I need to pay attention to what I'm eating and that the more I lose the better quality eggs I will produce. SO...I'm weening off of caffeine and bad food. Basically my RE wants me on a high protein, low carb diet. If I eat carbs it needs to be in a wheat form..no whites.
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The embryologist called. I always know it's not horrible news when I see the NEMC number on the caller ID. If it's bad news, my RE would call and break it to me. Out of the 6 eggs, 5 were mature. Out of the 5, 4 fertilized and were dividing normally and 1 was lagging behind, but might catch up and be suitable for freezing. My transfer will be Saturday. Another obstacle down!
I'm hurting and bloated. Blah. I'm drinking Gatorade hoping to avoid OHSS, but I've already expanded about 3 inches and I haven't eaten anything because I am so sick to my stomach.
QOTD: The only thing I'm changing is I don't take Advil after transfer. Other than that, I don't really do anything that I would have to stop. I drink now and then, but it's not a regular occurrence. I don't drink coffee. I still drink one diet soda a day if I want it. Since yesterday, I've been craving ginger ale, so I'm drinking that instead of diet coke. I am trying to relax - which is an unusual occurrence for me!
How are all the 2wwaiters doing? Any symptoms to analyze yet? I can't. I'm already sick to my stomach and the girls have been killing me for a few days. It's not fair. How can I obsess about "symptoms" if I had them before I even had the transfer?! Does anyone plan on testing soon??
ETA: Kristy, I have found that the Barilla Plus pasta is great. Coming from an Italian family, I thought it was against the law to eat anything other than regular pasta, but this stuff is really good. It's lower in carbs, high in fiber and omega-3, and other vitamins. It tastes good, too.
I'm hurting and bloated. Blah. I'm drinking Gatorade hoping to avoid OHSS, but I've already expanded about 3 inches and I haven't eaten anything because I am so sick to my stomach.
QOTD: The only thing I'm changing is I don't take Advil after transfer. Other than that, I don't really do anything that I would have to stop. I drink now and then, but it's not a regular occurrence. I don't drink coffee. I still drink one diet soda a day if I want it. Since yesterday, I've been craving ginger ale, so I'm drinking that instead of diet coke. I am trying to relax - which is an unusual occurrence for me!
How are all the 2wwaiters doing? Any symptoms to analyze yet? I can't. I'm already sick to my stomach and the girls have been killing me for a few days. It's not fair. How can I obsess about "symptoms" if I had them before I even had the transfer?!
Does anyone plan on testing soon??ETA: Kristy, I have found that the Barilla Plus pasta is great. Coming from an Italian family, I thought it was against the law to eat anything other than regular pasta, but this stuff is really good. It's lower in carbs, high in fiber and omega-3, and other vitamins. It tastes good, too.
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AllyandJack said:The embryologist called. I always know it's not horrible news when I see the NEMC number on the caller ID. If it's bad news, my RE would call and break it to me. Out of the 6 eggs, 5 were mature. Out of the 5, 4 fertilized and were dividing normally and 1 was lagging behind, but might catch up and be suitable for freezing. My transfer will be Saturday. Another obstacle down!
I'm hurting and bloated. Blah. I'm drinking Gatorade hoping to avoid OHSS, but I've already expanded about 3 inches and I haven't eaten anything because I am so sick to my stomach.
QOTD: The only thing I'm changing is I don't take Advil after transfer. Other than that, I don't really do anything that I would have to stop. I drink now and then, but it's not a regular occurrence. I don't drink coffee. I still drink one diet soda a day if I want it. Since yesterday, I've been craving ginger ale, so I'm drinking that instead of diet coke. I am trying to relax - which is an unusual occurrence for me!
How are all the 2wwaiters doing? Any symptoms to analyze yet? I can't. I'm already sick to my stomach and the girls have been killing me for a few days. It's not fair. How can I obsess about "symptoms" if I had them before I even had the transfer?!
ETA: Kristy, I have found that the Barilla Plus pasta is great. Coming from an Italian family, I thought it was against the law to eat anything other than regular pasta, but this stuff is really good. It's lower in carbs, high in fiber and omega-3, and other vitamins. It tastes good, too.
YAY Carla!!! Here's a little more for that 4th..hopefully he'll catch up to the rest. I do have a question about bed rest and stuff like that. Did your doctor order you to stay home after the retrieval and transfer or did you do that voluntarily? I'm trying to get a feel for how much time I'm going to need to be away from work.
Thanks for the tips on the pasta. I'll pick that one up at the grocery store this weekend. Do you have any good recipes for a baked ziti?
I love whole wheat pasta. Whole foods has a great whole wheat in all sorts of kinds likeangel hair linguine etc. It isn't that expensive either like .99 a package. I kind of prefere the whole wheat to other kinds. It has a kind of nutty flavor.
Carla no symptoms yet I am just a little bit more nervous this month. I know with Diana I knew I was pregnant when I crave Wes's Rib House and I hate Wes's. It is in a bad section of Providence but Kevin loves it. I remember yesterday they said to take only tylenol products because ibriprofin can interfere with the cycle. I usually take whatever is on hand but try to deal with the cramping. With the 4 eggs will you fertilize all of them and hope they will become viable? I am so new to this biology stuff. I just hope that this is the month and don't have to take the follistim. I called my dr and they said that I can use the gonal-f- $30 co pay compared to $12.
Carla no symptoms yet I am just a little bit more nervous this month. I know with Diana I knew I was pregnant when I crave Wes's Rib House and I hate Wes's. It is in a bad section of Providence but Kevin loves it. I remember yesterday they said to take only tylenol products because ibriprofin can interfere with the cycle. I usually take whatever is on hand but try to deal with the cramping. With the 4 eggs will you fertilize all of them and hope they will become viable? I am so new to this biology stuff. I just hope that this is the month and don't have to take the follistim. I called my dr and they said that I can use the gonal-f- $30 co pay compared to $12.
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Kristy, the general instructions tell you to take it easy the day off retrieval and the day of transfer with no strenuous activity for a few days after the transfer - no running, exercising, heavy lifting, etc. Some doctors require bedrest after transfer, some don't. Mine didn't, until I had the complications during the 2nd one. This time, she insisted on bedrest and medication. I'm not as uncomfortable as last time, but I'm definitely in pain and I'm not entirely sure I could even get real pants on me. You don't know how you're going to feel after the retrieval. You don't know if you're going to have OHSS and be miserable or what sort of pain or bloating you'll have after. But, if you're up to it, you can probably go back to work the next day after the retrieval. Your doctor should tell you if they like bedrest after transfer. They won't "fall out", but some doctors think being at home and relaxed is better than going to work and being stressed out. I don't cook at all. The extent of my cooking is making the pasta and putting butter and parmesean cheese on it! 
Lisa, 5 of them are fertilized. Once they fertilize, they start to divide. 4 are dividing normally and 1 is lagging behind. It might die, it might live....just like if it was doing it all in the tube or uterus, only it's in a little dish that they let me keep. I'm only going to transfer 2. Since I'm under 30 and they're good quality with no fragmentation - 7 or 8 cells by the time they get put back - my doctor will only do 2. The others will be frozen for future use.
I'm pretty sure Gonal-F and Follistim are exactly the same, just made by different companies - they're both in pen form though, which is nice. Some insurances prefer one over the other. Are you craving the ribs yet?? When do you go back for your test? Do you plan to test at home first??
You don't know how you're going to feel after the retrieval. You don't know if you're going to have OHSS and be miserable or what sort of pain or bloating you'll have after. But, if you're up to it, you can probably go back to work the next day after the retrieval. Your doctor should tell you if they like bedrest after transfer. They won't "fall out", but some doctors think being at home and relaxed is better than going to work and being stressed out. I don't cook at all. The extent of my cooking is making the pasta and putting butter and parmesean cheese on it! Lisa, 5 of them are fertilized. Once they fertilize, they start to divide. 4 are dividing normally and 1 is lagging behind. It might die, it might live....just like if it was doing it all in the tube or uterus, only it's in a little dish that they let me keep.
I'm only going to transfer 2. Since I'm under 30 and they're good quality with no fragmentation - 7 or 8 cells by the time they get put back - my doctor will only do 2. The others will be frozen for future use. I'm pretty sure Gonal-F and Follistim are exactly the same, just made by different companies - they're both in pen form though, which is nice.
Some insurances prefer one over the other. Are you craving the ribs yet?? When do you go back for your test? Do you plan to test at home first??RachaelRol
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Carla,
I'm getting so excited for you!!!!
Lisa good luck, try not to stress out too much...
Beck, my luteal phase was only 9 days this month... My temp dropped on June 5, got AF on the 14th.... That's bad right??? I read last night its supposed to be at least 10 days... Not sure what to do now...
Rachael
I'm getting so excited for you!!!!
Lisa good luck, try not to stress out too much...
Beck, my luteal phase was only 9 days this month... My temp dropped on June 5, got AF on the 14th.... That's bad right??? I read last night its supposed to be at least 10 days... Not sure what to do now...
Rachael
Carla - I'm glad it's going well. How many embryos do they transfer?
RachelRol - I'm sorry.
QOTD - I haven't really changed anything during 2ww. I won't drink then, but I usually don't anyways. Still drinking the coffee..... That will be tough to give up.
Stupid question for everyone - Usually my temps during the whole 2ww are right around 97.9, never higher than 98.0 This month, I've been like 98.3, 98.4 for the past 5 days. Does that actually mean anything (or am I just wishing that it did ) I was sick a few days ago, and didn't feel so hot last night, but no real symptoms yet. But then again, I never had PMS, don't get bloated, can't feel ovulation. I think I have no nerve endings in that area of the world.
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RachelRol - I'm sorry.
QOTD - I haven't really changed anything during 2ww. I won't drink then, but I usually don't anyways. Still drinking the coffee..... That will be tough to give up.
Stupid question for everyone - Usually my temps during the whole 2ww are right around 97.9, never higher than 98.0 This month, I've been like 98.3, 98.4 for the past 5 days. Does that actually mean anything (or am I just wishing that it did
) I was sick a few days ago, and didn't feel so hot last night, but no real symptoms yet. But then again, I never had PMS, don't get bloated, can't feel ovulation. I think I have no nerve endings in that area of the world.Jen
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Hello all--
Was ready to join the other thread but we just had a miscarriage (it's okay--really!).
So we will join this thread.
I am resting today and DISing!
edited b/c TMI and i just realized I don't want to cause any worry.
SORRY.
Was ready to join the other thread but we just had a miscarriage (it's okay--really!).
So we will join this thread.
I am resting today and DISing!
edited b/c TMI and i just realized I don't want to cause any worry.
SORRY.
Rachael- it's *possible* that your luteal phase is too short. But- before you panic about it, assess how long you've been off BC, what cycle you are on, etc. How long have you been charting?
My first month off BC I had a 19 day cycle.
But now they are starting to regulate.
Jen- as with all temps, it's a waiting game. Could mean something, and it may not mean anything. Don't you wish you could just hurry up and get a definite answer?! 
Carla- SO glad that things are going well! Take good care of yourself!
As for my 2ww "symptoms"- I am trying not to analyze what my body is doing, because last month I analyzed every twitch, twinge, pain, and ache- and then got stupid AF on my birthday.... I think it was all just wishful thinking on my part, and I don't want to build it all up again and then be crushed when I'm wrong, you know? Yesterday I woke up with an awful headache and took some medicine, but since waking up yesterday I just haven't felt well at all. No energy whatsoever. My breasts are SORE (but they were last month, too, before AF; but I'm only 6dpo- don't expect AF for another 6 days or so). And then last night I went to bed at 1am- and I tossed and turned. I didn't fall asleep until after 3am. Today I still feel like someone popped a straw into my body and sucked every last bit of energy out.
But- this could all just be coincidence, too.
My first month off BC I had a 19 day cycle.
But now they are starting to regulate. Jen- as with all temps, it's a waiting game. Could mean something, and it may not mean anything.
Don't you wish you could just hurry up and get a definite answer?! Carla-
SO glad that things are going well! Take good care of yourself!As for my 2ww "symptoms"- I am trying not to analyze what my body is doing, because last month I analyzed every twitch, twinge, pain, and ache- and then got stupid AF on my birthday.... I think it was all just wishful thinking on my part, and I don't want to build it all up again and then be crushed when I'm wrong, you know? Yesterday I woke up with an awful headache and took some medicine, but since waking up yesterday I just haven't felt well at all. No energy whatsoever. My breasts are SORE (but they were last month, too, before AF; but I'm only 6dpo- don't expect AF for another 6 days or so). And then last night I went to bed at 1am- and I tossed and turned. I didn't fall asleep until after 3am. Today I still feel like someone popped a straw into my body and sucked every last bit of energy out.
But- this could all just be coincidence, too.
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Carla - I just know this is your month......my fingers are crossed and throwing baby dust your way!
Rachel - so sorry, hoping next month will be lucky
Jen-in-NH - those temps sound promising! All appendages are crossed for you!
Lisa loves pooh - how wonderful to see you here!
Rachel - so sorry, hoping next month will be lucky
Jen-in-NH - those temps sound promising!
All appendages are crossed for you! Lisa loves pooh - how wonderful to see you here!
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