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AGP Train!
ALL ABOARD THE AGP train!!! Ok, girls, be ready, because the train is rolling and picking up speed…
The AGP train is first heading up to Milwaukee to pick up Latice (with Glenda and Tijuana having barely jumped on, and the front cars safely loaded with Helen, Heather, Kari, Kele, Amberlee and Anxious2), then off to Columbus Ohio for Wanting4. Next stop, all the way across the country to California for Jen, then back to Chicago for Krista (but first a stop in Vermont to gas up on RSSBD). CHOO CHOO … train is heading north to Alaska to pick up Sam, then gotta sniff out the where-abouts of Miky (where are you going to be Miky?). Here comes the train down the track in Philly for Sal, then Vermont again for more of the crazy RSSBD, then we are going international to pick up Magda (be sure to let us know if your DH took a job and you move—the train needs to be able to locate your stop!). Finally, Savanha… CHOO CHOO…chugga chugga chugga chugga…CHOO CHOO! Anyone else want to board the AGP train?!? FaithNHim and RGH, let the conductor know when you both are feeling better and safe to travel on the train!
xoxo!
The AGP train is first heading up to Milwaukee to pick up Latice (with Glenda and Tijuana having barely jumped on, and the front cars safely loaded with Helen, Heather, Kari, Kele, Amberlee and Anxious2), then off to Columbus Ohio for Wanting4. Next stop, all the way across the country to California for Jen, then back to Chicago for Krista (but first a stop in Vermont to gas up on RSSBD). CHOO CHOO … train is heading north to Alaska to pick up Sam, then gotta sniff out the where-abouts of Miky (where are you going to be Miky?). Here comes the train down the track in Philly for Sal, then Vermont again for more of the crazy RSSBD, then we are going international to pick up Magda (be sure to let us know if your DH took a job and you move—the train needs to be able to locate your stop!). Finally, Savanha… CHOO CHOO…chugga chugga chugga chugga…CHOO CHOO! Anyone else want to board the AGP train?!? FaithNHim and RGH, let the conductor know when you both are feeling better and safe to travel on the train!
xoxo!
Tijuana--a little caffeine isn't going to hurt anything. But if it will make you feel better, see if PepsiCo makes a decaf Cherry Pepsi. My DH loves diet decaf Mtn Dew, but the only place we can find it is in his hometown which is 3 hours away. We stock up every time we go. If Pepsi doesn't make it, you can try to find some cherry syrup to add to decaf regular Pepsi. If all else fails, try a little unsweetened cherry Kool-Aid in your decaf Pepsi. Now if it's just the caffeine you miss, well, either "wean" yourself or just go cold turkey.
I think my m/s is starting to kick in, but I'm actually glad to have it. I'm afraid something's wrong if I'm NOT sick. Of course, if it's bad enough I get to lose some weight too (and I have plenty to spare). With my last one I lost about 8 lbs and then gained it back plus about 10 more lbs, so I did pretty good. We won't talk about the other 2 times.....
I think my m/s is starting to kick in, but I'm actually glad to have it. I'm afraid something's wrong if I'm NOT sick. Of course, if it's bad enough I get to lose some weight too (and I have plenty to spare). With my last one I lost about 8 lbs and then gained it back plus about 10 more lbs, so I did pretty good. We won't talk about the other 2 times.....
Miky, of course you can use the train...it is a beauty! Perhaps it will bring us good luck!!!
Helen, I am unsure why the RE is recommending Lupron (albeit it a very low dose at 40 mcg BID). I have been in contact with him, and he responded to most of my questions, though did not answer the "why Lupron" question. I will ask him again. p.s. so good to hear from you! Thanks for you kind words.
Tijuana, you are so stinking cute I can't stand it!!!
Savanha, Ok, now that the pipes are clear, BRING IT ON!!! I want some action from you!!! The AGP train has a spot on it so COME ON!!!!
Sal, Scoop from the vampire today, please!!!
kele, feel better !!! and amberlee, your enthusiasm is so sweet! xoxo!
Well, it's for sure...AF is rearing her purty head today! So, Friday bw/us, and stims on Monday!!! WHOO WHOO!!!!! Retrieval (PLEASE send a prayer upstairs that I make it to retrieval this time!!) should be around Sep 1-3. Please, please please let me respond this time!
love you girls!
Helen, I am unsure why the RE is recommending Lupron (albeit it a very low dose at 40 mcg BID). I have been in contact with him, and he responded to most of my questions, though did not answer the "why Lupron" question. I will ask him again. p.s. so good to hear from you! Thanks for you kind words.
Tijuana, you are so stinking cute I can't stand it!!!
Savanha, Ok, now that the pipes are clear, BRING IT ON!!! I want some action from you!!! The AGP train has a spot on it so COME ON!!!!
Sal, Scoop from the vampire today, please!!!
kele, feel better !!! and amberlee, your enthusiasm is so sweet! xoxo!
Well, it's for sure...AF is rearing her purty head today! So, Friday bw/us, and stims on Monday!!! WHOO WHOO!!!!! Retrieval (PLEASE send a prayer upstairs that I make it to retrieval this time!!) should be around Sep 1-3. Please, please please let me respond this time!
love you girls!
wow, this one only has 58 comments but most of them are soo long......
ALL ABOARD the AGP TRAIN *CHOO CHOO*
see you there!!!!
ALL ABOARD the AGP TRAIN *CHOO CHOO*
see you there!!!!
Isn't that the bleepest thing..... we are told to 'avoid caffeine' and such,,,,, but yet I had a coworker at my previous job guzzle down 3, yes 3 Mountain Dews a day!!!! And I am talking about the 20 oz. bottles out of a soda machine, not cans!!!! I really hated her!!!!
not even think, duh you probably havent had any the entire time youve gone through this cycle!! haha, o well!! it is hard without it but more then worth it!! *hugs*
HI HELEN!!!! had to do that!
No signs of the MIA frosted angels.....hmmm....makes me wonder sometimes about our 'doc in the box' (aka RE).....
Our RE is the only one in AK that does IVF, so we really don't want to pi$$ him off.... he comes at a reasonable rate..... our IVF procedure is $2200, and no fee for ICSI or freezing. However, I do wonder about some of his techniques and procedures. For instance - for retrieval, I am given an iv of 'happy drugs' but am fully awake during retrieval, and sometimes I do feel it! And then for transfer, he doesn't use a 'scope' to tell where the eggs are going. (at least I know they are getting there with the two m/c's)
BUT we have decided to give this guy one more chance, and if it doesn't work this round....we are off to the Midwest Center for Reproductive Health in Maple Grove MN. We chose that place because we have an aunt and uncle who live only 10 miles from that clinic and have offered free room and board to us..... whew....
Savanha - glad to hear that the traffic jam has been cleared up! At last the soldiers' will find the appropriate on and off ramps!!!! :-)) Have fun au'natural' this month :-))
Tijuana - how long has it been without caffeine? Had that 'caffeine withdrawal headache" yet? Man, those are painful!
anyone gotten their 'goody boxes' yet?
No signs of the MIA frosted angels.....hmmm....makes me wonder sometimes about our 'doc in the box' (aka RE).....
Our RE is the only one in AK that does IVF, so we really don't want to pi$$ him off.... he comes at a reasonable rate..... our IVF procedure is $2200, and no fee for ICSI or freezing. However, I do wonder about some of his techniques and procedures. For instance - for retrieval, I am given an iv of 'happy drugs' but am fully awake during retrieval, and sometimes I do feel it! And then for transfer, he doesn't use a 'scope' to tell where the eggs are going. (at least I know they are getting there with the two m/c's)
BUT we have decided to give this guy one more chance, and if it doesn't work this round....we are off to the Midwest Center for Reproductive Health in Maple Grove MN. We chose that place because we have an aunt and uncle who live only 10 miles from that clinic and have offered free room and board to us..... whew....
Savanha - glad to hear that the traffic jam has been cleared up! At last the soldiers' will find the appropriate on and off ramps!!!! :-)) Have fun au'natural' this month :-))
Tijuana - how long has it been without caffeine? Had that 'caffeine withdrawal headache" yet? Man, those are painful!
anyone gotten their 'goody boxes' yet?
juana, girl your crazy, its only been a few days!!
i on the other hand have miraculously(sp??) made it to 15 weeks, i took a SIP of jasons dp one day and was like AAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW heaven in liquid form.....but onyl took a single itty bitty sip.......
i on the other hand have miraculously(sp??) made it to 15 weeks, i took a SIP of jasons dp one day and was like AAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW heaven in liquid form.....but onyl took a single itty bitty sip.......
Juana:WOW!!!!!! Great numbers girl!!!!
Savanha:good news!!! nothing to "prevent " pregnancy is a very very good news!!
Savanha:good news!!! nothing to "prevent " pregnancy is a very very good news!!
Glenda - I am due April 23rd.
Amberlee - I miss caffeine. I want a Cherry Pepsi soooo bad!!
Amberlee - I miss caffeine. I want a Cherry Pepsi soooo bad!!
Juana, when is your due date? I'm due 4/24 and I'll bet you're pretty close to that too.
Krista,
good luck to you this cycle!! I hope it works out better for you than the last. Fingers crossed for a few good follies and at least one golden egg.
I was taking 10 IU Lupron before I started stims and then it was reduced to 5 IUs. Poor Miky was taking a higher dose. Poor responders typically do not take Lupron so I am surprised you are on it...
Savanha,
good luck with your next IUI. I hope it works for you again and you do not need ivf.
Sam,
I really hope this next cycle with extra help from Lovenox will be it for you.
Btw, did they ever found those 2 missing frozen embryos???!!!! What's up with that???
good luck to you this cycle!! I hope it works out better for you than the last. Fingers crossed for a few good follies and at least one golden egg.
I was taking 10 IU Lupron before I started stims and then it was reduced to 5 IUs. Poor Miky was taking a higher dose. Poor responders typically do not take Lupron so I am surprised you are on it...
Savanha,
good luck with your next IUI. I hope it works for you again and you do not need ivf.
Sam,
I really hope this next cycle with extra help from Lovenox will be it for you.
Btw, did they ever found those 2 missing frozen embryos???!!!! What's up with that???
Tijuana...
YOu posted while I was still writing/typing...GO NoW... with that "I'm so sleepy I could crack my dome on the keyboard mommy needs plenty-O sleep thang"!!! ;o) Go Chicky-Baby!!! I'd probably wake my hubby 3-4 times at night to do the same. Amazing hun? So happy for ya lady. ;o)
Savanha~
YOu posted while I was still writing/typing...GO NoW... with that "I'm so sleepy I could crack my dome on the keyboard mommy needs plenty-O sleep thang"!!! ;o) Go Chicky-Baby!!! I'd probably wake my hubby 3-4 times at night to do the same. Amazing hun? So happy for ya lady. ;o)
Savanha~
WHOA there mama, already in the high 400s, i think you should be couting in 2s there missy!! wow, that sounds GREAT!! awww!!!
Hey Ladies...
Touching base. Glad to hear all the excitement in the cyber room.
Kele: Feel better soon momma. It's all that tossing of RSSBD & WE do appreciate it, now give baby & body some rest. ;o)
Krista; Thanks for the Lub shout out...going to take me a couple percs to close shop for a while...need mega sleep. ;o)
Sal/Miky/Krista & Sam: Alright ladies...it's going to be soooooo exciting starting stim meds & getting such great responses that the RE's will scratch their heads in wonder. BFP Mega Dust headed your way ladies. Yesssssssss!!! ;o) Figured with the xtra "S's" on the yes, will bring MORE POWER. (ha) Yes...I BELIEVE! ;o)
Me: Visit today was REALLY to remove "2" stitches! Basically, my tubes are open...lots of scar tissue, but nothing that would "prevent" pregnancy, so...I should go ahead & TRY IUI. (Naw...I've just been sitting around trying to figure out my name ALL this time!!) If that doesn't get it, then IVF. WOW...my plan all along. So...called RE's office today (surg done by ob/gyn) to inform that I am ready to start IUI process. Going to start meds next cycle in Sept. & in the meantime...try au naturelle to see if I get AF in Sept...hoping the HSG made room for action to take place. ;o) That's all for now ladies. I NEED TRUCK LOADS of RSDSSBD. I am STILL on the train!
Savanha~
Touching base. Glad to hear all the excitement in the cyber room.
Kele: Feel better soon momma. It's all that tossing of RSSBD & WE do appreciate it, now give baby & body some rest. ;o)
Krista; Thanks for the Lub shout out...going to take me a couple percs to close shop for a while...need mega sleep. ;o)
Sal/Miky/Krista & Sam: Alright ladies...it's going to be soooooo exciting starting stim meds & getting such great responses that the RE's will scratch their heads in wonder. BFP Mega Dust headed your way ladies. Yesssssssss!!! ;o) Figured with the xtra "S's" on the yes, will bring MORE POWER. (ha) Yes...I BELIEVE! ;o)
Me: Visit today was REALLY to remove "2" stitches! Basically, my tubes are open...lots of scar tissue, but nothing that would "prevent" pregnancy, so...I should go ahead & TRY IUI. (Naw...I've just been sitting around trying to figure out my name ALL this time!!) If that doesn't get it, then IVF. WOW...my plan all along. So...called RE's office today (surg done by ob/gyn) to inform that I am ready to start IUI process. Going to start meds next cycle in Sept. & in the meantime...try au naturelle to see if I get AF in Sept...hoping the HSG made room for action to take place. ;o) That's all for now ladies. I NEED TRUCK LOADS of RSDSSBD. I am STILL on the train!
Savanha~
Krista - Love the new profile pic!! LOL Come on AF!! SHOW your Ugl..I mean beautiful face!! Krista needs her stims!!! Make sure to sprinkle all your meds with RSDSSBD before injecting!!!
Sam - move over, I need a blanky too!! I feel like I am about to fall asleep on my PC. I am so ready for the weekend!! My 33rd birthday is Sunday and we are going to my favorite hibachi restaurant!! Hamada of Japan in Tinley Park (krista have you heard of it???). I love their teriyaki salmon and the teriyaki chicken!! YUM YUM!!!
I had to go in for more bloodwork this morning. My HCG levels are now at 463. The nurse told me that it is too early to tell how many beans are baking...I have to go back next week and then after that I meet with my RE!!!
LAst night while sleeping, I suddenly turned over to my husband and shook him awake and told him "WE'RE PREGNANT!!!"...he looked at me sleepily, smiled and said "Go back to sleep!". LOL i had to share that!!!
Well, I am off to find something to eat, although I would rather go to sleep in my car.~smile~
Talk to you guys later!!
Savanah!! Thinking of you!!!
Sam - move over, I need a blanky too!! I feel like I am about to fall asleep on my PC. I am so ready for the weekend!! My 33rd birthday is Sunday and we are going to my favorite hibachi restaurant!! Hamada of Japan in Tinley Park (krista have you heard of it???). I love their teriyaki salmon and the teriyaki chicken!! YUM YUM!!!
I had to go in for more bloodwork this morning. My HCG levels are now at 463. The nurse told me that it is too early to tell how many beans are baking...I have to go back next week and then after that I meet with my RE!!!
LAst night while sleeping, I suddenly turned over to my husband and shook him awake and told him "WE'RE PREGNANT!!!"...he looked at me sleepily, smiled and said "Go back to sleep!". LOL i had to share that!!!
Well, I am off to find something to eat, although I would rather go to sleep in my car.~smile~
Talk to you guys later!!
Savanah!! Thinking of you!!!
Uh oh...the train may have to speed up, I feel AF coming on which means I start my stims sooner then I thought!!!
hmmmm,maybe its 4 units then...that is really really low.
Let me know.I'm going to take 20U from the last 3 days of BCP until AF shows up and then 10U.
Let me know.I'm going to take 20U from the last 3 days of BCP until AF shows up and then 10U.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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BLEEPING COMPUTERS & FAX MACHINES & SCANNERS!!!!!
*&*$ing PHONES AND COMPANY CODES AND INVOICES.......!!!!!!!!!!!!
CALGON TAKE ME AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok....sorry needed a place to really really vent without getting fired!!! Is it Friday yet?!!!
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BLEEPING COMPUTERS & FAX MACHINES & SCANNERS!!!!!
*&*$ing PHONES AND COMPANY CODES AND INVOICES.......!!!!!!!!!!!!
CALGON TAKE ME AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok....sorry needed a place to really really vent without getting fired!!! Is it Friday yet?!!!
Hey Miky,
My protocol sheet says "microdose lupron 40 mcg/twice per day". Not exactly sure what it is!!! I just emailed my RE to ask...let's see if he actually responds!
My protocol sheet says "microdose lupron 40 mcg/twice per day". Not exactly sure what it is!!! I just emailed my RE to ask...let's see if he actually responds!
Krista,
I'm so excited for all of us!!!!
What is a micro dose lupron?is it 5?
Ganirelix was an easy injection for me..I liked the fact that everything was already prepared and I only had to give myself the shot!!!
I'm so excited for all of us!!!!
What is a micro dose lupron?is it 5?
Ganirelix was an easy injection for me..I liked the fact that everything was already prepared and I only had to give myself the shot!!!
Morning all!
Sal, let us know about your meeting with the head vampire!
Looks like Sam and I are cycling about the same time, and Miky and Sal are gonna be cycle buds. Cool!
Savanha, Are you feeling better? I am so anxious to hear your TTC plans...let us know!!! Doc appt. today?
As for me, I finished by last Ganirelix shot last night. Now, I wait for AF (should be soon, as I am on day 25). Then, bw/us on day 2, micro-dose Lupron on day 2, 3 and 4, then STIMS day 5! WHOO WHOO!!! I think being excited about 5 dang injections every day (2 in am, 3 in pm) is a sign of mental illness...
Sal, let us know about your meeting with the head vampire!
Looks like Sam and I are cycling about the same time, and Miky and Sal are gonna be cycle buds. Cool!
Savanha, Are you feeling better? I am so anxious to hear your TTC plans...let us know!!! Doc appt. today?
As for me, I finished by last Ganirelix shot last night. Now, I wait for AF (should be soon, as I am on day 25). Then, bw/us on day 2, micro-dose Lupron on day 2, 3 and 4, then STIMS day 5! WHOO WHOO!!! I think being excited about 5 dang injections every day (2 in am, 3 in pm) is a sign of mental illness...
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