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

[AllyandJack]

Nicole, aren't those digitals wonderful??? I didn't have the courage to take one until after my beta. I am so happy for you!

I don't know what these things are, but they're dancing, so here they are!

 

[7beasley]

Hi Carla -- thanks so much!! I am now officially addicted to the HPT -- I have 10 of them lined up on my dresser upstairs just cause I like to stare at the lines!! I am so happy!! Thanks for your warm wishes.

Gpysysue -- Hi and welcome! Good luck. I used the Answer OPK (20 to a pack) and the Clear Blue smiley face ones as confirmation of the Answer ones -- of course - I never was ovulating and that was my problem - but before I knew that -- I went through ALOT of these tests!

IMG -- thanks - I really appreciate it!

DIsneyGirl -- thanks -- I am SO sorry to hear about AF though - and 8 days late - I know how hopeful you must have been and I am sorry! You are in my thoughts.

Skuttle -- thanks and good luck - don't give up hope -- I know what you mean about those high deductibiles! I am hoping things work out for you next month!

Poohprincess - what a great story!

DisneyDreamer - Thanks- good luck with the HSG and the Clomid!!

Elaine - hi - thanks again for all your good thoughts - I really appreciate it.

Mindy -- thanks! You are so sweet!

Tiggerlover - hope that I answered some of your questions...ask anything you want!!

Where is Michelle -- I am worried about her now -- she has not posted in awhile -- she is 5dp5dt I think today!! Michelle - post if you are out there! THinking of you!!

Have a great night guys!

Hugs
Nicole

 

[Tiggerlover91]

Denise, I have to admit I think that is way too optimistic of your doc to say about the 6 months. It can take up to 6 months after going off the pill for the body to regulate. Also is there any reason why you take a week off after your period stops for "having fun"? I just know if I ovulate early taking that time off is a bad thing because I am nearly at the middle of my cycle. Just something to think on.

I'd say your average person never gets the Beta tests done. I had them done three or four times when they were monitoring my hormone levels. They are the quantitative amount. Most just need to know if you have the hormone in your system or not.

Don't ever feel out of the loop. I had no idea what most of the lingo was when I first started out here.

I'll give you some of my history. I am 30 years old and my DH is 29. We have been TTC for over a year now. Last September I got a positive, but miscarried at 12 weeks and had a D&C the Friday before Thanksgiving. I can't say I am nearly as much into "TTC" now as I ma just letting life happen (as some would say on God's time, not mine). I love the girls here so I doubt I'd leave no matter what

I sent you a PM. Thanks for the history and I modified my post after rethinking what my OB/GYN said....six months for my body to regulate and maybe even possibly become pregnant. However if after a year nothing...give her a call and she would see what she could do. Does that sound better?

 

[helenabear]

For all those who asked, Lily is doing great! The two are getting along as best as can be expected for two cats after only a week or so together We have some great moments, but some really crappy ones too. Not much sleep going on, though that is gradually getting beter

No new pics yet, but if I get some I'll post. both of my babies are beauties and so cute! Very photogenic as well

Rebecca, I will be thinking good thoughts for you tomorrow! I hope it all goes as well as possible.

Which is why I feel bad on here. All these woman are great and what makes me concieve and them not. Why am I the lucky one

You should never feel bad about that. I feel like there will be a time and a child for me. Right now the best I have is an angel in heaven! If I am meant to more, I will get that!

Skuttle, sorry that everyone being sick kind of threw you guys off. Just enjoy the month and consider it a bit of a "time off" might be fun to just keep BDing "just in case"

Amber I am so sorry that she showed up and that late! That had to have been hard on you.

LOL, Nicole, you should line those puppies up and smile! You so deserve this!

Denise, I just didn't want you to worry if 6 months came and you weren't pregnant yet. I would hate for anyone to get false hope about anything like that. I do hope that you will get htat BFP soon! Oh and thanks for hte PM! I wondered if that was what it was, but something made me doubt it!

 

[Off2Nvrlnd]

Congratulations Nicole!!!!

What great news! Enjoy the excitement and take good care of yourself!

I just got back from a weekend in Disneyland so I've been trying to get caught up. I was so convinced I was pregnant, but after I got back this evening I started spotting. I don't know what to think and am really shocked because my cycles are anywhere from 24-30 days and it's been 38 days. I haven't even said anything to my Dh yet. I may be a little quiet for awhile just digesting it all and accepting the disappointment, but I will continue to lurk. I just don't understand how I can have all these pregnancy symptoms especially the nausea I feel so silly telling my DH I was positive I was pregnant. I even missed out on my glass of wine at CA Adventures It's not that big a deal because I've only been trying a few months, but I would think I would understand my body better. Well, thanks for letting me vent and I will keep you all posted.

 

[Tiggerlover91]

Denise, I just didn't want you to worry if 6 months came and you weren't pregnant yet. I would hate for anyone to get false hope about anything like that. I do hope that you will get htat BFP soon! Oh and thanks for hte PM! I wondered if that was what it was, but something made me doubt it!

Oh everything is fine! Thanks! I won't be disappointed, I know these things take time and I'm leaving everything in His hands!

You were right on the money thinking what you thought, it was absolutely right!

 

[Tiggerlover91]

Denise, I am a sometimes poster on this board, but, I always try to keep up with the other ladies. I honestly feel a bit bad though. I went to my Dr. in mid-October and told him DH and I were going to start TTC in January. He advised me to go off BCP when I was done with my current pack (early November) and it could take a while to regulate and not to worry if it didn't happen in January. Well, when I went off I had a short cycle (about 3 weeks between, not the usual 4), I thought really nothing of it because I was temping and FF said I had not O'd. Well, I quit temping in December because I was overwhelmed with it all. Based on my new schedule I should have started just before Christmas, which didn't happen. I honestly had no thoughts of being late because I figured I was regulating. The day after Christmas I was sick, I called my cousin who is a RN and asked her, she told me to go buy a test PRONTO...well, I bought a digital (Which I loved) and it said "Pregnant" with no "NOT" in front of it. I was in utter shock. We weren't even really TTC yet. Which is why I feel bad on here. All these woman are great and what makes me concieve and them not. Why am I the lucky one? I just pased the 13 week mark, and things are going fine. I just wish everyone had it as easy as I did. So, the moral of the story is don't give up, there is always the possibility.

Don't you dare feel bad...feel blessed! I hope to be in your shoes one day....soon. Luck has NOTHING to do with why you became pregnant...and I'll say no more on that. I hope you have a safe and healthy pregnancy and thanks for giving me the scoop. Looking forward to seeing your baby gaga counter soon.

K...I feel silly again. What's CD....AF.....O? Thanks girls! Forgive my ignorance.

I found a site that gave me a calculator to find out when I'm the most fertile! Wow! What a big help. I was completely clueless on trying to figure it out. That 35 day cycle...waiting an extra week to take my pills...wasn't a bad thing. So according to the website, my fertile days are now! From Feb. 23rd to the 28th! WOOF! However, I know that will change now, so of course I will have to wait and see what happens when my next one shows up. Should be sometime around March 13th. I remember when I was younger before the pill, I was pretty regular. I bled for about 5-6 days and did so every 21 days. Okey doke. I'm done editting this post for the third time.

 

[tuckerkeys]

hello everyone!

i am a lurker on this thread, hopeing it would get me excited about the possibility of TTC again.....After 4 years we are thinking of having our next baby.....It is a scary thing b/c although i had a pretty uneventful pregnancy that ended with a pretty great son ( he is 4 and always was awesome!) I am having those pregnancy fears AGAIN & I thought I wouldn't have those since I've been down that road before.... So reading everyones stories have kinda jump started my own feelings again for TTC...

The thing is, we always said we'd do it when my son was this age ( 4-5 ) I am 33. So is my husband. Those 4 years went by SO FAST! we had a few of those " requirements " you make for yourself that you say you need to have or have done before you have a baby. Well, we've done them ( new bigger home, vacations to certain places, monetary situations, etc etc...) So now there are no more excuses. Well there is 1. I said I needed to loose 30-40 lbs before I got preggo again. I am currently on a diet, and i have lost 10 of those lbs. If we were to TTC, NOW is the time to start. I like the idea of a dec-april baby ( although i know i have no control over this) but starting now( next week to be exact!) is the "time" i'd like to have a baby. BUT I am scared. Scared that It will happen, scared it WON"T happen, all of these things!

Part of me says wait till next year. Part of me says do it NOW incase it takes a year this time!!! With my son it was 3 months. As soon as i "got" the whole O thing that was the 3rd month and BINGO!! This time I understand my cycles so much more. I am not charting, using an O kit, FF or anything. I do have something which is called cycle beads. Basically they are a big ring of colored beads you move on 1 each day and brown says no chance of Preggo, and the white ones say you may become preggo if you BD......anyway this is it...

So basically I am looking for some advice on what i should think about!!! The weight issue is a big thing. Can i continue to go to the gym while preggo and do the whole exercise thing? i did not do it with my 1st. i do NOT want to gain a ton this time lord knows i do not need it!!! Should i wait? I'll be 34 next time while TTC and this scares me.... HELP i am scared AGAIN and it is driving me nuts!!!!!!!

 

[mickeyboat]

Nicole. I am soooooo happy for you. Congratulations! Have you told anyone else yet? How wonderful for you to finally see a BFP!

Steph - I am sorry you are still getting negatives, but I am still hoping for you that it is still too early to test.

Michelle - I am hoping to hear good news from you, soon.

Tiggerlover91 - I really encourage you to read TCOYF (I think someone else told you about the book), and once you feel comfortable, start charting your temps every day. It's pretty valuable to know what is (or is not) going on, and when are the best times to BD. If it stresses you out too much, then by all means, don't do it. For me it helped having all the information.

Here's a blurb on my history. I am not TTC, as I have two daughters and we are about 99% certain we are done. I went off the pill when I was 24, and we were not TTC, but I wanted to give my body a break from the pill. I got AF about 6 weeks later, and not another one for 8 months, when the doctor gave me some medicine. They did a few blood tests and referred me to an RE because I was not cycling at all.

The RE did some blood tests, started me tracking my cycle, and based on the cahrts I brought in, told me I was not ovulating. We tried Clomid for a couple of months, and then he wanted me to start injectibles ($1200 per month), that we just could not afford at the time. So we stopped trying.

I had a miscarriage - I didn't even know I was PG because I wasn't expecting it, so when my breasts started hurting, and I started spotting, I didn't even consider I was PG. Then I had an ectopic PG, and a D&C. My midwife referred me again to the RE, and his office made me an appointment. I'm not sure I would have done it on my own. I was pretty upset.

After the D&C, they decided to do an HSG, found some scar tissue, and did a hysteroscopy to remove it. Then we started Clomid again with u/s monitoring and HSG trigger shots. We had several chemical pregnancies, but were still disappointed. After several months, they wanted to try injectibles again, and I decided to take a month off. At the same time, I asked to be tested for PCOS, since I had read something about it in a magazine, and done a little internet research. He reluctantly tested me on December 31, 1998.

On January 6, 1999, I got the results, mild insulin resistance. They started me on metformin on January 7, and I found out I was PG on Janaury 28. Since I had an ectopic before, they did u/s monitoring and betas every two days and found low progesterone. I was treated with progesterone suppositories, and ended up getting past that point. Hannah was born at 34 weeks on September 2, 1999 (my water broke at 31 weeks for no apparent reason). She is a healthy, happy 7 year old little Diva now.

I decided not to go back on the pill after Hannah was born because I believed that it contributed to my problems. We used alternative methods which weren't really reliable and weren't always used. I actually knew I was ovulating, but didn't tell DH until it was "too late." On January 1, 2000, I found out I was PG again - 7 weeks along. And Emily was born Auagust 27, 2000. She is a healthy, happy 6 year old Daddy's Girl.

tuckerkeys - the RE said my weight was an issue when I was TTC, and may have been the cause of my PCOS. If I were you, I would start temping and charting to see if you are ovulating, and go from there.

Denae

 

[exwdwcm]

Hey guys, i am still here, DH just hogs the pc at home! lol

well i am 6dp5dt. which means 6 days past a 5 day transfer of 2 embryos. they let my embryos grow for 5 days in the lab which is great- you could already see the fetus and the placenta in the pic they gave me of the embryos- it just looks like cells. anyways- doing good- having some possible symptoms, but trying not to get my hopes up since TTC through IVF or other treatments is hard since the drugs you take often give you 'fake' symptoms:

• light headed off and on
• AF like back ache off and on
• hungry, but nothing sounds good
• HUGE bloated belly, look like 3/4 mos along and it is hard/tight
• Severe cramping 2 days after transfer (when implanation would have occured)
• on/off cramping since- sometimes big twinges in my right side
• weird twingy sensation in my cervix area
• feel 'wet' down there sometimes
• sleeping great, and waking up refreshed like never before the past few days
• tired by 9pm though
• weird dreams
• weird smelling pee
• i do have huge ****s and

sore, but that is a progesterone side effect (i have to take a nightly injection of it).

none of these things started until 2 days after the transfer, which is when the embryos would have implanted and started to release HCG. so i am hoping it is all good. i seriously wear a size 8 and have to wear a 12 i am so hugely bloated. but it is not flabby stomach, it is hard feeling. i can't imagine what else it could be. they say you can swell up after transfer as your ovaries can get huge from all the drugs i was on. but it is crazy huge!

i have not broken down and tested yet, even though i am probably at the same stage as Nicole in terms of days. she was 8dp3dt which is 11 days and i am 6dp5dt which is also 11 days. so i might test in the am and just see. i am hopeful, but scared to see BFN again.

NICOLE- congrats!! seeing that digital word BFP must be pure heaven. i know what you went through to get here, so i am so happy for you! is your beta wednesday? mine is thursday.

ASh- those things sound like definite symptoms!

Carla- great to keep seeing you post!

Elaine, so glad the new kitty is adjusting well !

to all the others i missed- good luck!!! and thanks to all for the support!

for the newbies- my story is-
was off BCP for 5 years, we weren't 'TTC', but we weren't using protection either. sort of if it happens, it happens sort of thing. after 5 years, no accidents. so when i knew we wanted to actively try, i saw my ob/gyn to tell her i suspected i had issues. she ran all bloodwork, dye test for tubes etc. and i am fine. so we did clomid and timed BD at home for 4 months. i responded great having lots of eggs each cycle (monitored via u/s). but no BFP. at that point, i sought specialist help. I did 4 IUIs (intrauterine insemination- like turkey basting- putting the sperm into the cervix directly through a tube). i did 2 of these IUIs with clomid pills again and had 7 eggs both times, but no luck. the next 2 IUIs, we did with injectable drugs/shots to produce even more and better qualtiy eggs. good response again, but still no BFP. i had been on drugs for almost a full year. in that time, i also had a laprascopy where they removed 5 mild spots of endo. I did 2 of the IUIs after that surgery, since you can be more fertile after, but nothing. I also had to sit out a cycle due to a cyst which grew from all the drugs. i have been in treatment for over a year, on meds which have crazy side effects. my poor DH. i haven't felt myself in a year due to all this, not to mention the physical, emotional and financial toll.

So we moved on to IVF in January after 4 failed IUIs. we have unexplained infertility. Mine and Dh's tests all check out normal, they don't know why we aren't getting pregnant. which is the hard, so we don't know how to treat it. it really sucks. at least if i knew what was wrong, we could go a certain direction. so I did the IVF- started with 3 weeks on birth control to 'normalize' and clean out my body from all the drugs i had had. then started lupron shots to suppress my ovarian function for a cycle to give my ovaries a rest from being so overstimulated for months. then we started the heavy duty stimulating shots- 3 per night. they make you produce a number of eggs. some people get 5 eggs, some get 30. the normal person TTC only produces one egg each month. so you can imagine hte pain of producing a lot more. We had 8 mature eggs retreived at the egg collection surgery on feb 15th. they use a needle through the uterine wall to suck out the eggs from the ovary. then in the lab, they use a petri dish and let hte egg and sperm sit and fertilize hopefully. all 8 of our eggs fertilized naturally, which is great. usually it is NOT 100% fertilization rate. then they let them grow in the lab for 5 days since the embryos were such high quality. many labs transfer at 3 days instead - or if you don't have a lot of embies, they will do 3 days. many embies won't live to the 5 days mark. all 8 of ours did- and 2 were blastocysts, the highest type they could be. they were ready to hatch and embed in the uterine wall/implant........so we transferred those 2. the other 6 grew another day, but none were of great enough quality to freeze. they only pick the best. so that's our story! i am 33 and DH is 35, both healthy and athletic!

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Hey Michelle!!! So good to hear from you. I hope you get your good news soon!!!

Tiggerlover91-Here is a list of abbrevations:

2WW- 2 Week Wait
AF- Period (Aunt Flow)
BBT- Basal Body Temperature-Basal Body Thermometer
BD- Baby Dance (Sex)
BFN- Big Fat Negative
BFP- Big Fat Positive
CD - Cycle Day
CM- Cervical Mucus
DPO- Days Past Ovulation
EDD- Estimated Due Date
EWCM- Egg White Cervical Mucus
FF- Fertility Friend Charting Website
FMU- First Morning Urine
HPT- Home Pregnancy Test
M/C- Misscarriage
MS- Morning Sickness
O- Ovulation
OPK- Ovulation Predictor Kit
PG- Pregnant
POAS- Pee On A Stick
TMI- Too much information
TTC- Trying to Conceive
US- Ultra Sound

Hope that helps you decode this thread

As for me I just got home from my HSG. WOW...that was uncomfortable!!! But the good news is from the looks of things everything is fine. She got "leakage" from both ends of the tubes. It was really uncomfortable because my uterus is so tilted. I'm starting to think that it could be hindering our TTC efforts. I think I will try Clomid for a couple of cycles then ask my Dr. about it again. I can only imagine who uncomfortable it will be if I have to have and IUI...OUCH!!! Anyway...my OPK was almost positive last night so I'll have to see what it is tonight and how I feel "down there" to see if we go for it or not.

Hope all of you had a great day!!!

Baby Dust and Sticky Baby Dust

 

[skuttle]

Oh, Michelle, I hope to hear some great news from you soon!!

 

[AllyandJack]

Rebecca, congrats on the clear HSG! Have you had an SHG? It's similar, but it gets a better look at the uterus. They use saline instead of the dye and it's done with a u/s wand instead of x-ray. I found it a lot easier than the HSG - and faster.

Michelle, how are you feeling? Did you break down and test or are you waiting for the beta?


I had my 25w appointment today. I still can't gain an ounce. It's insane. In 2 weeks, I'm having a 1hr glucose (I passed my 3 hour at 13w). They're also checking my thyroid. I had it checked during my treatment, but they're checked it again anyway to see if that's why I can't gain weight. I'm also having my homocysteine level checked again because of the MTHFR. In 4 weeks, I'll have a growth u/s because I'm about 15lbs short of what I should have gained by now. Now, it's starting to be a concern. It never ends. I've been blessed with great doctors throughout infertility and this pregnancy, so I'm lucky. I just wish I could catch a break, you know? If GETTING pregnant isn't easy, BEING pregnant should be. At the very least, LABOR should be, right?

 

[7beasley]

Hi Guys -- I have been emailing with Steph and she asked me to post the following for her:

"Hey ladies!

As I write this, AF has not started (as it should today) but all tests
come up BFN. Even digital. Last night I had some really bad cramps
starting up, and the boo-bays are just killing me...so I don't know
what's going on I guess it's not meant to happen this month.

Sadly, I will no longer be able to post on this thread or the DIS
boards...I have been banned. If you want to know the details, you can
either email me at stepharoonie@gmail.com, check me out on my MySpace
page at http://www.myspace.com/r00nie, OR you can finding me on The
Nest under Stepharoonie as well.

I wish you all the best of luck with your pregnancies and TTC's...big
hugs to you all Thanks for all of your support and well wishes.

--Stepharoonie "

 

[7beasley]

Hi Guys

Stinks about Steph -- I will miss her and the boo-bay watch!!

Carla -- I can't believe you are at 25weeks - yeah!! Thanks for all your cheering and good wishes for me - I really appreciate it. So what is this weight thing all about - I thought you said you have always been small - do you have an appetite or is food of no interest to you? What can they do to
'fix" this issue. Doesn't it seem like it is one thing after another. I have been getting accupuncture and the person told me if I had morning sickness there was an accup. treatment for that --- I told her that some girls get pregnant at the drop of a hat -- me it was a miracle -- so let those other girls throw up - I have already paid my dues!! You have too!! Thinking of you!!

Elaine - glad Lily is adjusting to her new happy home and the sibling rivalary isn't too bad.

Diananavarr -- thanks for the well wishes -- I am so happy - I am still in shock - now I just need this little guy to stick and grow!!

tuckerkeys -- welcome and good luck - -the weight is an issue but come one - lots of girls that are overweight get pregnant every day -- I say start now - you never know how long it will take and this way if it happens fast - so be it and if it takes a little longer - then you can continue preparing your body. I did Weight Watchers before my IVF and lost about 20lbs -- I need to lose about another 30lb but that was a good start and I feel that even if I gain it all back thru the pregnancy - I am still better than I was before.

Denae -- thank you!! I just can't believe it. I have not really told anyone yet -- my nurse at the clinic knows and my accupuncurist and my DH -- other than that - we are having our families over on Sunday (they think it is a birthday party for DH) and are telling them all then -- it is a little early to share the news and we had intended to wait until we were about 2 1/2 months but when I had my lining scare a few weeks ago and it looked like things were cancelled (perhaps permanently) we broke down and told our parents -- so they know I had my transfer on 2/16 and they know we will know soon - so we just can't keep it from them anylonger -- I am predicting alot of tears on Sunday!

Michelle -- all of those symptoms sound very very positive!! Yeah!! I can not beleive you are being so good and holding out testing -- you are killing me - I am dying to know. At least your beta is only 2 days away!! Can't wait for your results -- you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am getting used to the progesterone shots now and they don't even really hurt that much anymore - how about you?

Disneydreamer -- great news about the HSG!! Yeah!!! My obgyn told me I had a tilted uterus - which freaked me out - until he told me it was okay and was kind of like handness (left vs right hand) - that it is what it is and one is not really better than the other. Great news about the OPK too - keep testing - and BD! I hope this is your month!

Hi Skuttle and Tiggerlover!

*********************
I am on a mothers via egg donation board through yahoo and those ladies, while nice - are not nearly as great as this group --- anyway - I think I am going to stop visiting that site for awhile --- about a week ago one of the girls miscarried at 3 1/2 months and another girl (who got her positive on 2/10) just miscarried last night (about 1 month preg.) --- that is just too much for me -- I am already anxious enough that this little peanut(s) won't stick - I can't take reading those stories - it hits too close to home and just terrifies me!

Hope you guys are well.

I am so excited for my beta tomorrow - I am praying for strong numbers!!

-Nicole

 

[exwdwcm]

well guys, i did break down and test, with an EPT and it's a positive. i didn't see the plus sign line come up right away, so i was ready to break down and cry. but then it appeared and it is dark enough to see and not be an evap line! yeah. my beta is still not for 2 more days and so it should get darker each day!

i also saw the RE for bloodwork yesterday and they think i have a mild case of OHSS- ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, which is causing my severe huge belly! she said it is usually only pregnant women that get it, so it is a good sign too. the nurses were ecstatic about it, lol! they were like, oh sorry you are so miserable and bloated, but it is definitely a good sign!

so i just have to wait til thursday for the official numbers to confirm. i actually felt different this time, and had a suspicion it had worked and it appears it did.

Nicole - good luck tomorrow- can't wait to hear the numbers!!!

Carla- wow, i still can't get over how far along you are. i really hope they can help get the weight gain thing figured out for you. you've been down such a long road and are getting so close!!!!

Rebecca- sorry the HSG was uncomfortable, i have a tilted uterus too and small cervix, so it wasn't pleasant for me either. glad it showed clear tubes though!!

sorry to hear about Stephanie, wow i wonder what happened. it sounds like maybe she still has some hope though with no AF!

 

[mickeyboat]

a BFP for Michelle! I am soooo happy for you. I can't wait to hear about your beta results in a couple of days. You must be on after all you have been through.

Now take care of yourself!

Denae

 

[AllyandJack]

Aw crap. I wonder what happened.

Nicole, I've been sick - sort of like Becky, but not as bad because I can't throw up. I wish I could. I had reconstructive surgery on my stomach when I was 5 (born with a major defect) and I physically can't throw up unless something horribly drastic happens. I guess that's GOOD since whatever I eat usually stays with me, but my doctor always told my mother I'd be miserable. And I am. I have hyperemesis and nothing works. Compazine made my face twitch. Phenergan is like a sugar pill - useless. Zofran interacts with my colitis and causes misery. The funny thing is that I've been eating a lot lately. More than normal because I eat to get her to move. If she's quiet for a few hours, I eat and get her going. Yet, nothing gained. The new thing is that it wakes me up at 2am/3am. I just snap awake and lay there in misery trying not to wake DH with my gagging. Good times. My poor cat doesn't know what to do and just sits by my head licking my cheeks. They say hyperemesis is more common in people having girls due to increased estrogen - could be something to it. Becky is having (had?) a girl. A few other people I know with the problem had girls. So....could be a girl thang.

I know how you feel about reading bad news. I have horrible things in the back of my mind - a few people I know who have had bad outcomes later in pregnancy. I can never relax.

I can't wait for your beta tomorrow. If you got a BFP on a digital that early, it's probably going to be a nice, strong number! Waiting for that phone call is torture. Especially at work - can't leave your desk to pee because you might miss the call.

Michelle!!!! Congratulations!!!!! Check out the good news on this board!!!

 

[TiggerStac]

Disneydreamer...I, also, have a tilted uterus, I was told it wasn't too big of a deal. We already had diagnosed big deal w/hubby. The only trouble I had with it was during my IVF...it is just harder to get at things because the uterus is tilted. I guess mine is pretty much flat.

Someone else had, mentioned weight and wanting to lose weight. Weight played a factor in my infertility treatment. I had 2 IVF's the 2nd one they could not get at one of my ovaries..the one w/9 eggs!! Vs 5 in the other, and it was because of my weight. They tried for a long time and just couldn't extract them. We did ICSI (had done the 1st time) and the 5 embryos did not make it to day 3, no transfer for me. All that work and didn't even have anything to try....but if I had 14 eggs, it may have been different. My 1st IVF, I believe they got 12 and I ended up w/4 at day 3, we transferred 2, got preg, but miscarried at approx 8 weeks. So, my doctor wanted me to lose 40lbs before my next IVF. We had, also, decided at that point that hubby would have procedure to "fix" problem. So we did both, he had surgery and I lost 35lbs, the 35lbs was lost at my appt w/RE after the 3 month SA post surgery for hubby. She was thrilled. We were planning another IVF (hubby's #'s only went up a little...but could still get better), waiting for cycle to start, but it didn't I got preg on my own!!

 

[7beasley]

Michelle -- YEAH YEAH YEAH -- I am SO SO Happy for you - this is great - the best news!! We are pretty much going to be due at the exact same time!! SO great!! I cannot even tell you how happy I am for you --- I feel like I have been through so much and hell and back but you my friend have had it even worse = and had to endure this heartbreak for longer -- you SO deserve this - I am so estatic for you!

Carla -- what an ordeal - sorry to hear all that. I hope you feel better. Somehow though when this little one arrives - all this other stuff will be a faint distant memory!!

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So I just had a weird experience. We went through an agency in Boston who found us our donor - we liked them very much - small agency. The women who runs it ( and who has been my contact throughout) emailed me last night to say that the Agency was getting some bad press on another message board and would I mind posting something good about my experience - I said sure. I just went to the other board - and found the thread about the agency and read through it and there is a posting for a person I am **sure** is my donor ( I seared for her other postings the the collection of info makes me 100% sure) - the dates are all the same, her history is the same and she even posts about only retreiving 7 eggs on the exact same date as our retreival and later posts an update that 6 of 7 fertilized -- I just know it is her!

The weird part is that she says (as recently as the day before her retreival - 2/12) that she wishes she got to meet my husband and I and that it wasn't anymous (which was a big condition for us) - she also says that all she knows about us is that I am 42, we had 5 failed IVF last year using my own eggs and we need donor egg because of my poor egg quality ---- THAT IS NOT RIGHT -- I am 33 - never did IVF before and have POF --- which makes me think the agency gave her a fake story about us -- which is ok because it makes it all the less likely (and it was already a slim chance) that she would ever find us. I am creeped out by the false story about us - her she thinks she is helping A but it is really B -- but a the same time I am ok with the false story because it offers me more anonymity.

Don't know why this is bothering me but it is. Should I email my contact at my agency and ask her what she told the donor about me? Or should I just let this go and move on?

Weird though!

-Nicole