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AGP, follies, fetuses and Mojitos - Life is good
You ask, I deliver here's the new post:
Dee - sorry the nasal spray makes you gag. What is your next step?
Heather - We need to start a birthday chart! Don't you think?
Helen - Happy, happy birthday!
Ladies, please post your birthdays so I can start a chart. I don't want to miss any of yours!
I did ask about 2 IUI's versus one. I got the same answer I always get. "There are no studies that suggest 2 IUI's are better than one well timed IUI. We will certainly do 2 if you want two, but we don't believe it is any more helpful than one well timed IUI." Since I'm being monitored daily with u/s now and taking the meds to stop ovulation. I'm pretty confident this IUI will be very well timed.
Dee - sorry the nasal spray makes you gag. What is your next step?
Heather - We need to start a birthday chart! Don't you think?
Helen - Happy, happy birthday!
Ladies, please post your birthdays so I can start a chart. I don't want to miss any of yours!
I did ask about 2 IUI's versus one. I got the same answer I always get. "There are no studies that suggest 2 IUI's are better than one well timed IUI. We will certainly do 2 if you want two, but we don't believe it is any more helpful than one well timed IUI." Since I'm being monitored daily with u/s now and taking the meds to stop ovulation. I'm pretty confident this IUI will be very well timed.
I'm here! I'm here!
oooffff... it's been an exhausting 10 days. Fun but exhausting.
I don't remember if I said in my last post but the day after I got back from my trip, we had to go to Beirut! I was rather nervous about it but we got good news. I'll tell the story in a second post so that you guys can skip it if you're busy as it's a bit long.
For now I just want to say that I am SO not caught up with where everyone's at but I have scanned the posts and...
Helen... I am so unbelievably sorry for what you're having to deal with. when I read about your cyst I was beside myself. I had read the earlier post where you asked me when I would finish b/c and we really looked like we were in sync and then I read the next one and all I could think was how upset and angry I would be if I were told at this stage that I couldn't continue. I hope you're rid of it very very soon and can move forward.
Heather... OMG... what can I say??? I was absolutely gob-smacked when I rewad that you're dealing with THREE and not TWO. It must be pretty surreal, particularly not knowing about the health of baby C but equally, it must be so good to know that A and B are going strong. This might sound horribly callous but to be honest, if it were me, I don't think I'd be too terribly upset. I'd just be over the moon to be having twins. But it doesn't sound like you are upset... only about the feeling crappy! So sorry about that.
Mary, Lisa... you're both in TWW???? Oh, I feel SO out of touch. Good luck to you both!
Fiona, I'm not clear on what's happening Sunday but good luck anyway!!!
Dee, I don't know about everyone else but I sure could do with one of your little status lists!!! Oh and, sadly my bout of Delhi-Belly didn't help me shed a single pound!!!!!! MOST annoyed. Might just have to go back!!!
Ladies, I do have one question... You were all talking about shots in the belly or thigh etc. I'm not sure which shots you were on about. I'm doing daily shots of decapeptyl (same as Lupron and the nasal spray) an I'm doing them in my arms. Should I not be? These are subcutaneous. How do you do a subcutaneous shot in the belly or thigh? Seems more difficult than the arm. I'm just scared that what I'm doing isn't the best way as I haven't done it this way before. The previous two times was just one slow release intramuscular shot.
oooffff... it's been an exhausting 10 days. Fun but exhausting.
I don't remember if I said in my last post but the day after I got back from my trip, we had to go to Beirut! I was rather nervous about it but we got good news. I'll tell the story in a second post so that you guys can skip it if you're busy as it's a bit long.
For now I just want to say that I am SO not caught up with where everyone's at but I have scanned the posts and...
Helen... I am so unbelievably sorry for what you're having to deal with. when I read about your cyst I was beside myself. I had read the earlier post where you asked me when I would finish b/c and we really looked like we were in sync and then I read the next one and all I could think was how upset and angry I would be if I were told at this stage that I couldn't continue. I hope you're rid of it very very soon and can move forward.
Heather... OMG... what can I say??? I was absolutely gob-smacked when I rewad that you're dealing with THREE and not TWO. It must be pretty surreal, particularly not knowing about the health of baby C but equally, it must be so good to know that A and B are going strong. This might sound horribly callous but to be honest, if it were me, I don't think I'd be too terribly upset. I'd just be over the moon to be having twins. But it doesn't sound like you are upset... only about the feeling crappy! So sorry about that.
Mary, Lisa... you're both in TWW???? Oh, I feel SO out of touch. Good luck to you both!
Fiona, I'm not clear on what's happening Sunday but good luck anyway!!!
Dee, I don't know about everyone else but I sure could do with one of your little status lists!!! Oh and, sadly my bout of Delhi-Belly didn't help me shed a single pound!!!!!! MOST annoyed. Might just have to go back!!!
Ladies, I do have one question... You were all talking about shots in the belly or thigh etc. I'm not sure which shots you were on about. I'm doing daily shots of decapeptyl (same as Lupron and the nasal spray) an I'm doing them in my arms. Should I not be? These are subcutaneous. How do you do a subcutaneous shot in the belly or thigh? Seems more difficult than the arm. I'm just scared that what I'm doing isn't the best way as I haven't done it this way before. The previous two times was just one slow release intramuscular shot.
Heather- Congrats!!! That's amazing. I'm sorry to hear about the news with baby C but I hope everything goes well. Glad to hear things are well with babies A and B...best of luck! ..
Helen ~ I had the same luck with Clomid ~ wonder if it does the same to all...??..good luck!! They usually absorb into your system ~ not to worry!!
Fifi ~ the one thing my RE did without me asking was to say tummy shots alternating sides ~ now all they have to do is offer the other information I found on here without me asking!!......Good luck Sunday!!
All ~ YES ~ Hopefully you saw the Oprah show when she talked abouth "The Secret" ~ it is supposed to work, and I have watched it before online ( http://www.integrative-breakthrough-coaching-solutions.com/the-secret-movie.html ) ~ it's interesting ~ hoping it actually works ~ ...have been trying!!!(or not trying as it were)~:-)))))
Anyone have any comments on the measuremens given today ~ don't know what my FSH is yet (actually forgot to ask them to let me know) but will as on Monday when I go back for followup bloodtest ~ DH is getting really good at using me as a pin cushion with these injectables ~ wish I was enjoying it as much~
Nighty night!
Helen ~ I had the same luck with Clomid ~ wonder if it does the same to all...??..good luck!! They usually absorb into your system ~ not to worry!!
Fifi ~ the one thing my RE did without me asking was to say tummy shots alternating sides ~ now all they have to do is offer the other information I found on here without me asking!!......Good luck Sunday!!
All ~ YES ~ Hopefully you saw the Oprah show when she talked abouth "The Secret" ~ it is supposed to work, and I have watched it before online ( http://www.integrative-breakthrough-coaching-solutions.com/the-secret-movie.html ) ~ it's interesting ~ hoping it actually works ~ ...have been trying!!!(or not trying as it were)~:-)))))
Anyone have any comments on the measuremens given today ~ don't know what my FSH is yet (actually forgot to ask them to let me know) but will as on Monday when I go back for followup bloodtest ~ DH is getting really good at using me as a pin cushion with these injectables ~ wish I was enjoying it as much~
Nighty night!
Heather- Congrats!!! That's amazing. I'm sorry to hear about the news with baby C but I hope everything goes well. Glad to hear things are well with babies A and B...best of luck! ..
Helen ~ I had the same luck with Clomid ~ wonder if it does the same to all...??..good luck!! They usually absorb into your system ~ not to worry!!
Fifi ~ the one thing my RE did without me asking was to say tummy shots alternating sides ~ now all they have to do is offer the other information I found on here without me asking!!......Good luck Sunday!!
All ~ YES ~ Hopefully you saw the Oprah show when she talked abouth "The Secret" ~ it is supposed to work, and I have watched it before online ( http://www.integrative-breakthrough-coaching-solutions.com/the-secret-movie.html ) ~ it's interesting ~ hoping it actually works ~ ...have been trying!!!(or not trying as it were)~:-)))))
Anyone have any comments on the measuremens given today ~ don't know what my FSH is yet (actually forgot to ask them to let me know) but will as on Monday when I go back for followup bloodtest ~ DH is getting really good at using me as a pin cushion with these injectables ~ wish I was enjoying it as much~
Nighty night!
Helen ~ I had the same luck with Clomid ~ wonder if it does the same to all...??..good luck!! They usually absorb into your system ~ not to worry!!
Fifi ~ the one thing my RE did without me asking was to say tummy shots alternating sides ~ now all they have to do is offer the other information I found on here without me asking!!......Good luck Sunday!!
All ~ YES ~ Hopefully you saw the Oprah show when she talked abouth "The Secret" ~ it is supposed to work, and I have watched it before online ( http://www.integrative-breakthrough-coaching-solutions.com/the-secret-movie.html ) ~ it's interesting ~ hoping it actually works ~ ...have been trying!!!(or not trying as it were)~:-)))))
Anyone have any comments on the measuremens given today ~ don't know what my FSH is yet (actually forgot to ask them to let me know) but will as on Monday when I go back for followup bloodtest ~ DH is getting really good at using me as a pin cushion with these injectables ~ wish I was enjoying it as much~
Nighty night!
I did not get a blood test but I know that my cyst is producing estrogen. I read a lot today about clomid-related cysts and it's definitely one. A false positive HPT is actually the first sign along with other side-effects that I was attributing to b/c like nausea, breakthrough bleeding, big bbs, etc. The good news is that it's probably been around for at least 3-4 weeks already and they typically last for about 4 weeks. The bad news is that there is nothing I can do to make it shrink or go away. Apparently b/c does not help either; it just prevents other cysts from developing. I read somewhere that tomatoes and carrots can make it go away but I think this is bs. Most sources just say that the only treatment is "watchful waiting" and you know how much I like to wait :(
I'll keep you in my thoughts on Sunday.
I'll keep you in my thoughts on Sunday.
Mary--Thanks as always for your kindness. Our city's St. Patrick's Day parade is in our neighborhhod, and people swarm around here wearing green beads and getting drunk all weekend long! I will be thinking of you constantly until Monday :-)
Helen--Oh, my friend, what can I even say? After all the waiting and now THIS AGAIN! I am so frustrated for you, that just sucks. Must you wait 4 weeks? Can't they just get rid of it now? AAAAARRRRGH! I wish I had more words of the comforting kind, but I am just sick about this. God is really testing your strength and patience, and I do have faith it will pay off for you. I just wish it were sooner :-(
Fiona--Oooh, how exciting, Sunday is the big day! That little 13 may just catch up, you never know. But, you have still two very good solid mature follies. When will they be transferring the embies?
Jen--Hey, I don't blame you for paying instead of having all those restrictions. It does really sound like you are primed and ready to go for anything right now, so you never know, IUI and bd could do the trick. Do you know how many follicles and what size yet? Oh, and I am glad you like my name choices. I really have about 30 for each gender so far, and have no clue what I'll end up choosing. I have a while to go, and don't even know what I have brewing yet!
Dee--I am sorry you have to keep waiting and taking that nasty nose spray. I hope you can proceed next week.
J. Angel--Soory about AF and the cramps from hell. I have been there before, and it's no fun!
SamLB--So gald to have you here! It is hard at first to keep up with everyone, but Dee (Empty) has been such a good social secretary she makes it easier! Plus, once you are here a while you pretty much absorb where everyone is in their cycle/protocol/pregnancy. I wish you all the very best and really look forward to your updates!
Big Hugs and thanks to all of you for wishing me well and being concerned. TTC and being pregnant sre very similar, in that there can be a lot of waiting, unknowns, and things one cannot control. I am so glad to have all of your support, and you better belive you have mine. SSBD (I have extra baby dust) to you all :-)
Helen--Oh, my friend, what can I even say? After all the waiting and now THIS AGAIN! I am so frustrated for you, that just sucks. Must you wait 4 weeks? Can't they just get rid of it now? AAAAARRRRGH! I wish I had more words of the comforting kind, but I am just sick about this. God is really testing your strength and patience, and I do have faith it will pay off for you. I just wish it were sooner :-(
Fiona--Oooh, how exciting, Sunday is the big day! That little 13 may just catch up, you never know. But, you have still two very good solid mature follies. When will they be transferring the embies?
Jen--Hey, I don't blame you for paying instead of having all those restrictions. It does really sound like you are primed and ready to go for anything right now, so you never know, IUI and bd could do the trick. Do you know how many follicles and what size yet? Oh, and I am glad you like my name choices. I really have about 30 for each gender so far, and have no clue what I'll end up choosing. I have a while to go, and don't even know what I have brewing yet!
Dee--I am sorry you have to keep waiting and taking that nasty nose spray. I hope you can proceed next week.
J. Angel--Soory about AF and the cramps from hell. I have been there before, and it's no fun!
SamLB--So gald to have you here! It is hard at first to keep up with everyone, but Dee (Empty) has been such a good social secretary she makes it easier! Plus, once you are here a while you pretty much absorb where everyone is in their cycle/protocol/pregnancy. I wish you all the very best and really look forward to your updates!
Big Hugs and thanks to all of you for wishing me well and being concerned. TTC and being pregnant sre very similar, in that there can be a lot of waiting, unknowns, and things one cannot control. I am so glad to have all of your support, and you better belive you have mine. SSBD (I have extra baby dust) to you all :-)
Fifi - GOOD LUCK on Sunday!! I will be thinking of you at 11am (what time zone?). Just go in thinking only good things. Do you believe in the Secret? Someone told me that if you go in to IVF imagining yourself already pregnant that it will come back to you. I guess we have nothing to lose by trying this huh?
Sam - I am on the SAME cycle as you! I am cd5, AF came on Monday and my third IUI will be in two weeks or so (i think March 22-25ish). Great to have a new friend on my cycle!
Heather - anything new yet? I saw your baby name poll posting and all excellent choices! I have many of those same names picked out. Scarlett was going to be the name if it was a girl last time :) I just figured she would've had to have been a strong woman...nobody ever messes with a chick named Scarlett (at least thats what i was thinking!).
Amy - I am SO sorry about the news. Thank G-D it was not cancer. Keep your head up and take really good care of yourself for the next few months...August is around the corner (although i know it seems like light years away). Remember that most things in life don't happen by accident. XOXO
Helen - you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am hoping for amazing news next week.
((Hugs))
Jen
Sam - I am on the SAME cycle as you! I am cd5, AF came on Monday and my third IUI will be in two weeks or so (i think March 22-25ish). Great to have a new friend on my cycle!
Heather - anything new yet? I saw your baby name poll posting and all excellent choices! I have many of those same names picked out. Scarlett was going to be the name if it was a girl last time :) I just figured she would've had to have been a strong woman...nobody ever messes with a chick named Scarlett (at least thats what i was thinking!).
Amy - I am SO sorry about the news. Thank G-D it was not cancer. Keep your head up and take really good care of yourself for the next few months...August is around the corner (although i know it seems like light years away). Remember that most things in life don't happen by accident. XOXO
Helen - you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am hoping for amazing news next week.
((Hugs))
Jen
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