Any other DISers trying to concieve? Reread OP for the QOTD!

[Syrreal]

beck, have you tried one of those tank tops with the shelf bras? I can't sleep with a bra on but when they hurt too much I'll wear a tank (and I certainly have more melons than lemons if you know what I mean)

 

[beckmrk04]

beck, have you tried one of those tank tops with the shelf bras? I can't sleep with a bra on but when they hurt too much I'll wear a tank (and I certainly have more melons than lemons if you know what I mean)

I know what you mean!

I don't have any of those tanks. I ran to Wal-Mart (where the smell of fried chicken in the deli made my wanna hurl) and I bought a plain jane $5.94 non-underwire hook-in-front bra. It's not too bad. Just enough support so that they don't ache. They feel so heavy.

 

[LisaB]

Good morning all. I went for my u/s today. Multiple follicles on the right and 2 follicles less than 10 on the left. I will get my plan today. My beta # was lesss than 5. I spoke to my Dad because he asked why I had to go to the doctor's. As some of you know my Mom died 2 years ago of brain cancer and I am an only child. I am very close to a cousin who I call Aunt. Actually her husband is my 1st cousin once removed. She has been there for me when everyone wasn't. Well she doesn't think I should try for another afterall Diana is 7 and we are just begining to get our head above water. I ended up telling my Dad and he doesn't think it is a good idea either. I informed them that I have talked it over at length with Kevin and we really want another child. The only way I would need to borrow money is if I had to reduce because of mulltiples. I have about 3800 in stock and some money saved. Kevin's insurance doesn't cover abortion or reducing except in the case of being harmful to the Mom.

 

[LisaB]

If you were pregnant with multiples would you reduce???

 

[AllyandJack]

Jen, I had horrible cramping after my first IUI. I was on the table chuckling because everyone said it was like a pap test and I was wondering what the heck people had done at their tests. I was propping myself up trying to get my back off the table because even having my back on the table hurt. Getting dressed was horrible and driving home....I hit every pothole between Melrose and my house. The second one, I was fine. No pain. Nothing. I was ready though....I took some Xanax ahead of time.

Kristy, how did the shot go? The high insulin will cause you to hyper-stim and will cause annovulation. I was so worried about OHSS, too, but it made me feel better knowing my doctor was a freak about it. It seems like your doctor is aware of it, so you shouldn't worry. That's why they're getting paid.

Becky....you asked for it. I guess feeling worse makes you feel better. Have you tried Jolly Rancher lolly pops? I had terrible all-day sickness and they really helped.

Lisa, how did the u/s go? My bleeding has stopped, so my u/s wasn't so bad. They really should have showers or something for after because that's just GROSS!

My visit today was a mess. She took my blood. I'm in the u/s room waiting and I feel the band aid slide off my hand. Huh....that's not right, I'm thinking. I look down and there is blood everywhere....all down my hand, all on the floor, all over the table. I just sat there. She came in and saw the horror show. I kept apologizing. She's cleaning up the mess and I'm trying to help with the paper wrapped around my waist. Then, I started to cry. So, she had me get dressed and sat me in her office while she saw her other patients. Her DH came in and gave me tissues. When she was done with her morning patients, she came back in and we chatted for a while about my cats. I got my usual speech. Don't give up, blah, blah. You have more tries, blah, blah. There is nothing wrong with you and no reason you can't get pregnant and carry to term, blah, blah. There are things we can do differently, blah, blah. BCBS wants me to start this cycle. I don't want to. She said physically I'd be fine since I'm scheduled for a good cleaning Sunday and, by the time I'm done suppressing, it'll be over a month and I'll be ready to go. But, I'm TIRED. I'm trying to convince myself to shake it off....then, a little voice tells me to get in bed and hide under the covers. I'm having the SHG next week sometime. Waiting for the blood results. Ultrasound went well. She thinks I'm reabsorbing the sac on my own, but still wants to take a peek Sunday. I look forward to the anesthesia.

 

[FlyingBelle]

We've talked about it... I think it would really depend. My RE said there's a possibilty of risk to all durring a reduction. We had to sign an affidavidt before we began treatment making a decision on if we elected the option of reduction or limiting the number of embryos used. Since we're not doing IVF (yet) we didn't need to make a choice yet - just sign that we were informed of the risks involved.

We decided if we do have to go the way of IVF, we wouldn't use more than 3 at a time. I just don't know if I could make the decision of reduction.

Just our feelings on it... no judgements here.

 

[FlyingBelle]

My visit today was a mess. She took my blood. I'm in the u/s room waiting and I feel the band aid slide off my hand. Huh....that's not right, I'm thinking. I look down and there is blood everywhere....all down my hand, all on the floor, all over the table. I just sat there. She came in and saw the horror show. I kept apologizing. [\QUOTE]


Oh my! Why do they leave the room, and why are you undressed when they take blood???

 

[Pollito916]

I know what you mean!

I don't have any of those tanks. I ran to Wal-Mart (where the smell of fried chicken in the deli made my wanna hurl) and I bought a plain jane $5.94 non-underwire hook-in-front bra. It's not too bad. Just enough support so that they don't ache. They feel so heavy.

I feel the same way! I have been sleeping with a bra on every night, and the other day, when I wanted to take a nice relaxing bath, I actually wore a bikini top. I was a little surprised to find out it didn't fit anymore!

How is everyone else doing? I hope this month is lucky for more of you!

 

[LisaB]

No just with the injectables there is a greater chance of multiples and just wanted peoples opinion. It wasn't an abortion question/debate but health issue

 

[LisaB]

Oh Carla I feel so bad I know that is how I felt about the BFN the why me etc. Kevin wanted to take some time off but i am like we don't have time I am 38. U/S went well but very bloody

 

[AllyandJack]

Lisa, nobody should tell you whether or not to have kids. My friend had her baby while her and her DH were both unemployed, on food stamps, and MassHealth. Didn't stop her. She got pregnant on purpose and thought it was a great idea while everyone around her told her she was an idiot. Her DH got a job and they're making it. Plus, a good friend once told me this: You're going to be pregnant for 9 long, agonizing months and so much can change and there is a lot of time to get things in order.

I think I would reduce if there were 4 or more. Since I only put 2 back, I sort of max out my risk at quads. I watch Discovery Channel, so I know it can be done, but I'm trying to avoid it. That's why we only put back 2. My RE refused to do an IUI on me and told me not to BD because I grew too many follicles on Clomid. They have more control over it with IVF, but embryos still split so the risk is there. I'm more concerned about the risk to the babies than to me.

FlyingBelle, she took my blood in the lab area and then I went into the u/s room and got all ready and then the blood started. I think it was when I opened my fist and started moving my hand around to get undressed.

 

[FlyingBelle]

Ahhh - I'm so used to having my blood drawn first (in a chair) and then being called back for the u/s. The u/s tech doesn't draw blood - so it's done in a different area. I was so confused!

I didn't think there was a higher chance of multiples with IUI... isn't that why they monitor every-other-day? At least that's what I was told. My RE said if she saw more than 3 follicles over 15mm on O day she wouldn't do the IUI (they require 1-3 in the 18-24mm range).

<Edit> - I just re-read your post... I don't have the problem with the follicles growing too fast - I actually have the opposite problem - mine grow too slow!

 

[2bemarried]

Becky I know what you mean about the push 'em up, push 'em up Lane Bryant bras. That's what I wear everyday. Glad to hear that your coworkers were understanding about the gagging.

Lisa I think you have to do what is best for you. We have discussed reduction and the only way we will do it is if the doctor says it will harm the babies' health or my health. We're also limiting the transfer to 3 eggs.

Carla...Oh my gosh...did your vein burst or something? It's surely not your fault that you were bleeding...it's the phlebotomist's fault. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you that the SHG gives you some answers.

My injections went fine. The first one was slow going b/c I was nervous and the needle was dull. The one this morning went in smooth as butter. I had no issues with it. DH was a sweetheart and sat beside me while I did both.
I feel a little cramping today but I'm not sure if that's the meds or Aunt Flo making her way to town.

 

[Syrreal]

beck and pollito, I know what you mean about always having to wear a bra and them being heavy. Mine have felt like AF is coming for over a month now. They don't really look all that much bigger but they feel a whole lot heavier.

 

[LisaB]

Yes that is why they monitor you so closely with iui and injections. I had 5 follicles over 10 mm and then 1 follicle at 16 mm and 2 at 15mm. If there where many follicles my re wouldn't do an iui.

 

[AllyandJack]

My RE draws the blood and does the u/s. It's just her. I just have bad veins. Plus, they're a bit worn out from everything I've been through over the last year. One year ago today, I started my first round of Clomid. I was so excited.

Kristy, DH didn't pass out when you injected? Hey, at least yours went through his own ordeal with the surgery. Mine thinks he has it rough because he has to GIVE me the injections.

 

[LisaB]

Hey Were is everyone. My plan is 150 mg of glonal f tonight for 4 days and then go into for estridil test on the 4th

Carla--yeah after awhile your vein start to suck with all the poking and probing. When then did my beta the blood drawer for lack of spelling got the needle in my left arm but couldn't get any blood out so she had to go to the right vein. My veins just suck naturally.

 

[Minnesota!]

My veins suck, too. For my betas for last months m/c, I had to be poked 2x in my left, 2x in my right and then finally they took it out of my hand. OUCH, btw.

When pg with DS and I had all the problems (PIH, GD), I was getting poked ALL the time. My poor veins.

((((Carla))) on the anniversary of Clomid. UGH. I know that you wished at that time you would be in a different place a year from then.

Not too much else going on. I am 7dpo. Still faint lines on the cheapy tests. We will see what this weekend brings. I am going to be busy getting my house ready for a party NEXT weekend. Cleaning the carpets, etc. Should be a blast NOT

 

[AllyandJack]

Andrea, I still say a line is a line. Maybe there's more than one in there!

Lisa, how did the shot go? One thing about this crap is that you're there - holidays, weekends...nobody cares what's going on in the world, you have to be there. I just LOVE my 7am Sunday appointments. I so love getting up at 5am to get there on time. I usually bring my RE and her DH Munchkins (after I steal a few, of course). I usually start at 150iu Follistim for 3 days and then drop down, but I think I go for a longer period of time (10-12 days). Did they say how long it would be for an IUI?

My beta is dropping. I guess that's good news under the circumstances. I'm going in tomorrow for the D&C, which my RE says is more or less just exploratory because most of the pregnancy has reabsorbed or evacuated. My SHG is Thursday. Sounds fun. Catheter. Saline in the uterus. Internal u/s. Can't wait for that! Started the birth control pills last night and realized that I'm still not going to finish in time. My approval runs out 8/1. My retrieval and transfer are estimated the week of 8/6. I don't care. I'll mention it Thursday and let her deal with them. DH has the fun job of dealing with the pharmacy.

And, just for fun, my SHG is the same day my driveway is being replaced, so I can't even go home after! Crap!

How is everyone this fine, fine Saturday?

 

[LisaB]

Carla- what is a shg (soniosystogram) and why is it screwing up your life????

The shot was okay but I wasn't sure I did it right. We took the classes but I learned on the other one and that ended up being a 30 co pay compared to a 12. OF course I forgot to make sure the air is out. They gave me 1350 mg total so hopefully that will last me. They also ordered another 300 mg but that would be an additional co pay. If I need it I will get it. Feel alittle crampy today but maybe it is just the end of my period. Well at least now Kevin and I can do the He will be happy. I jusy don't like doing it during my period yuk.

No they didn't say but this is day 3 of my cycle so probably another 10 dys. I usually ovulate arround day 14