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August IVF -ers!
I know its a little early but I am looking for some cycle buddies for my August IVF. This will be IVF #2 for this year. I turned 40 end of December. My first IVF resulted in twins but stopped growing at 7 weeks. I have been doing everything I can to prepare my body and mind for the next IVF. I've shed 30 pounds (so far, and still losing) since the height of my last pregnancy, been doing acupuncture since mid-May, exercising 4 times per week and will start chinese herbs this week.
So far, I had a clomid challenge test earlier this month and I was a 12.2 and it went down to 7.4! This is the lowest number I have had in 1.5 years since I started seeing an IVF doctor. So, I was very excited. My insurance approved my IVF + assisted hatching so I am all set.
Would love to hear from some of you about your journey and next procedure. I took a break from the site for a few weeks because I had nothing much to report but want to get back into the community. Hope everyone has a great summer and *****baby dust to all****!!!!
So far, I had a clomid challenge test earlier this month and I was a 12.2 and it went down to 7.4! This is the lowest number I have had in 1.5 years since I started seeing an IVF doctor. So, I was very excited. My insurance approved my IVF + assisted hatching so I am all set.
Would love to hear from some of you about your journey and next procedure. I took a break from the site for a few weeks because I had nothing much to report but want to get back into the community. Hope everyone has a great summer and *****baby dust to all****!!!!
Good luck mhv this is great news
Bp good luck with your scan tomorrow let us know how you go
Lapoo hope you are resting up
Purple and cl74 and sisi hope you are relaxing before your next attempt ..thinking of you
Rozyrozy and travel cat hope you are starting to enjoy your pregnancies, keep us updated on symptoms
Can anyone tell me how you date an ivf pregnancy? Is it the date of your baseline considered to be the first day and the day of egg collection considered to be like ovulation???
I just don't know how far i am , baseline was 24 aug and egg collection 6 sept and transfer 9 sept.
Nakineen .....wow a comprehensive list of symptoms! I have been constipated but have found taking my vitamins with oj really helps and also prune juice. I seem to be ok at mo. Have had headache one of the days and still have slight stomach ache. Worst symptom is def need to wee all the time plus I am tired a lot, especially after work . Also I have vivid dreams that I can really remember!
No sickness or food problems as yet luckily but think it's too early for me as I am only 5 weeks and a bit!! I think!
Best wishes to all, sorry if I have missed anyone, thinking of you all x
Bp good luck with your scan tomorrow let us know how you go
Lapoo hope you are resting up
Purple and cl74 and sisi hope you are relaxing before your next attempt ..thinking of you
Rozyrozy and travel cat hope you are starting to enjoy your pregnancies, keep us updated on symptoms
Can anyone tell me how you date an ivf pregnancy? Is it the date of your baseline considered to be the first day and the day of egg collection considered to be like ovulation???
I just don't know how far i am , baseline was 24 aug and egg collection 6 sept and transfer 9 sept.
Nakineen .....wow a comprehensive list of symptoms! I have been constipated but have found taking my vitamins with oj really helps and also prune juice. I seem to be ok at mo. Have had headache one of the days and still have slight stomach ache. Worst symptom is def need to wee all the time plus I am tired a lot, especially after work . Also I have vivid dreams that I can really remember!
No sickness or food problems as yet luckily but think it's too early for me as I am only 5 weeks and a bit!! I think!
Best wishes to all, sorry if I have missed anyone, thinking of you all x
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I just wanted to update on my status.... my RE's office called this morning Sat, Oct 2, and give me an update.... my 5 remaining embryos are looking awesome! The nurse said they look strong and are doing exactly what they are suppose to! Thank You God! I am Amazed that they are ALL hanging in there and it is a difinate sign that prayers are answered!
I am doing acupuncture tomorrow and again on Monday. I am praying that my lining has thickened, even just another mm, and that my previous adhesions will not interfer with the amazing embryo's my donor has provided. I pray they can find a healthy spot to adhere to, and they settle in safe and sound!
I am doing acupuncture tomorrow and again on Monday. I am praying that my lining has thickened, even just another mm, and that my previous adhesions will not interfer with the amazing embryo's my donor has provided. I pray they can find a healthy spot to adhere to, and they settle in safe and sound!
oops i missed gassy,bloated, sometimes starving, forgetful, lack of consentration and feel like crap (pale and sick) on and off throughout the day!
What about you?
What about you?
Symptoms:
Dull headache everyday, constipaiton, little bit sore boobs, insomnia, vivid dreams, round ligament pain (whenever i get up suddenly or move i get a sharp pulling, have done since got pos beta-the night of the beta i sneezed and it sent pain rocketing through me), extremly tired, moody, period cramps (these have subsided from very painful to occasional this week), dizzyness (when I sit up suddenly), Feeling hot a lot esp at night but body temp normal. Think I am heading into thirsty, peeing more and slight nausea the past couple of days but is only a very slight difference.
Some of these may be because of stress, worry, sick people at around me at work...I don't know if they are all strictly pg related. I know I am not handling usual stresses at work well, there are people I want to kill!
I'm thinking of ringing clinic to ask for early scan to rule out ectopic as I have had one before it seems crazy they are not scanning me early. But my betas are very good and with ectopic (actually it was a rare hetrotopic) I had low slow rise numbers. My numbers now are beter than they were at 10 days behind, so I have hope but I am a mess of nerves.
Dull headache everyday, constipaiton, little bit sore boobs, insomnia, vivid dreams, round ligament pain (whenever i get up suddenly or move i get a sharp pulling, have done since got pos beta-the night of the beta i sneezed and it sent pain rocketing through me), extremly tired, moody, period cramps (these have subsided from very painful to occasional this week), dizzyness (when I sit up suddenly), Feeling hot a lot esp at night but body temp normal. Think I am heading into thirsty, peeing more and slight nausea the past couple of days but is only a very slight difference.
Some of these may be because of stress, worry, sick people at around me at work...I don't know if they are all strictly pg related. I know I am not handling usual stresses at work well, there are people I want to kill!
I'm thinking of ringing clinic to ask for early scan to rule out ectopic as I have had one before it seems crazy they are not scanning me early. But my betas are very good and with ectopic (actually it was a rare hetrotopic) I had low slow rise numbers. My numbers now are beter than they were at 10 days behind, so I have hope but I am a mess of nerves.
hi
nice to hear everyones updates and see people are moving along, whichever stage they are at.
i have my first scan on 14th Oct which is less than 2 weeks away now, ithink i will be just over 7 weeeks then. I really have no idea how things are progressing as the hosp didnt ask me to do a blood test just booked me in for a scan when i said i had a positive hpt.
i did do another test yest - a week after original one and it said 3+ weeks, which is good as i hope this means things are moving along well. The one a week ago said 2-3 weeks.
Unfortunaely 3+ weeks is as far as it goes so i cant check any more!!!
As for symptoms i have had headaches and constipated but recovered from the gastroenteritis so feeling much better. I can recommend prune juice and taking vitamin tablets with orange juice. I also still have a nagging stomach ache - all the time - not a pain just an ache, but have had it nearly 3 weeks now so trying to stop worrying about it.
Nakineen please post your symptoms!!!
Good luck to those waiting for their next attempt, for transfers and for bfps.
Good luck to those waiting for scans - the waiting doesnt get any easier after the 2ww i have found!!!
Anne x
nice to hear everyones updates and see people are moving along, whichever stage they are at.
i have my first scan on 14th Oct which is less than 2 weeks away now, ithink i will be just over 7 weeeks then. I really have no idea how things are progressing as the hosp didnt ask me to do a blood test just booked me in for a scan when i said i had a positive hpt.
i did do another test yest - a week after original one and it said 3+ weeks, which is good as i hope this means things are moving along well. The one a week ago said 2-3 weeks.
Unfortunaely 3+ weeks is as far as it goes so i cant check any more!!!
As for symptoms i have had headaches and constipated but recovered from the gastroenteritis so feeling much better. I can recommend prune juice and taking vitamin tablets with orange juice. I also still have a nagging stomach ache - all the time - not a pain just an ache, but have had it nearly 3 weeks now so trying to stop worrying about it.
Nakineen please post your symptoms!!!
Good luck to those waiting for their next attempt, for transfers and for bfps.
Good luck to those waiting for scans - the waiting doesnt get any easier after the 2ww i have found!!!
Anne x
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