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294043 tn?1354207946

a surprise BFP

OK, I feel really stupid after posting my BFN a week ago but I guess I am going to join sarge and be a living proof that poor-looking embryos do stick.  My beta today came back at 101 with progesterone at 13.2.  I was in complete shock and did not believe the result.   The day of the transfer our embryologist refused even to give us probability of success and just said that it is lower than 60% they’ve come to expect at their lab.  So, I ran to cvs and got FRER (this is my very first cycle when I did not POAS obsessively starting at 10 dpo since I did not think I had a chance).  FRER showed two lines right away so I guess this is for real.  I am still in shock and I do know that this is REALLY early (I am 14 days pass retrieval) but I have some hope that my dreams of becoming a mother may come true one day.  

I want to thank everyone for their prayers, advice and good luck wishes.  I never sent out a friendship invitation on this forum since I was always afraid of being rejected (I was not very popular in high school).  But I have a long list of friends who supported me through all of my ups and downs especially this cycle and I am going to thank everyone personally tonight.  No one besides my dh knows we were struggling so you were the only people who actually knew what was going on in my life.  I feel you are my cyber family and I hope I’ll be around to give you all of the support  that I can give and share my considerable experience with infertility.  
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Congrats.  Told ya those not so good looking embryos can make babies!!  :)
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392430 tn?1382904781
I was so happy to read this post! I know I have been away from the forum for a while, but I still thought of you all. A super huge congrats to you with a super huge hug to match!
You just gave me a huge boost of hope for this IVF cycle (#2)
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507875 tn?1423160261
Congrats. I am sitting here with tears of joy in my eyes for you. you give me hope. i had a negative test on the 12th and now i will wait and test again. Best wishes to you and your family.
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Congrats!!!!! You really deserve it. You have been sooooo supportive of others and now it's my turn to support you during this wonderful time. Have a happy and healthy 9 months. Heck girl live it up it's your time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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294043 tn?1354207946
Thank you guys!!  I hope my luck rubs off on all of you!

SSBD!!!!!!!!
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OMG Helen!!!! I am soooo happy for you! You deserve it!!! Woo Hoo!!!! Congratulations!!!!

Big Big Big Hugs,

Sue
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439903 tn?1380137882
CONGRAT HELEN!!!!! i am so happy for you!!!! i hope you have a calm, happy and healthy nine months!!! Better post those belly pics as soon as you can see it!!! Congrats again sweety!!
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218177 tn?1240140219
WOW!!!Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! I also had to wait a week between 1st and 2nd Beta. It's killer I know. Keep us informed on how things are going.
D:-)
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328927 tn?1227761840
Helen, as you know I am OVER THE FREAKIN' MOON happy for you!!! I was out of town and did not see this post until now, and wanted to officially put in writing how super-duper excited I am to know it is finally your time to be a moomy. You will make such an excellent mother :-)
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362249 tn?1441315018
Thats such great news!! Congrats!!
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475551 tn?1284950702
Congrats on your great news.  I want to understand more however I couldn't follow...what is a FRER?  Also what is POAS?  More info please cause I think if it worked for you then I need to drink some alphabet soup!!!
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296340 tn?1336164001
Congratulation... OMG finally you are pregnant.  Enjoy your 9 months journey.

Take care
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310089 tn?1232481423
OH WOW, Helen, I'm so happy for you.  That is such great news!
Congratulations!
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398038 tn?1247857003
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!  That is WONDERFUL news!  I saw your initial BFN post and was so upset for you, but now you have made my day!  Best wishes for a healthy and happy journey ahead.  Be sure to keep us all posted.  
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294043 tn?1354207946
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
You are the best!

Unfortunately my second beta is not for another week.  For some reason my doc does not test every other day.  He told me to test in 1 week and see if beta goes up 10 times.  I hate waiting for a whooooole looooong week but his advice got me this far so I did not argue.

Thanks again!!
Helen
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453798 tn?1262633421
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!  GREAT NEWS TO START OFF THE MORNING FOR ME!
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178239 tn?1277405491
OMG!!! I was off line all day yesterday and missed the best post in a long time!! Congrats!!!! Woooooo Hoooooo! Extra sticky super duper glue to you!!!!
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Helen, congratulations!! I have followed your posts and you're always there to answer anyone's questions and this could not have happened to a sweeter person:)) Enjoy your pregnancy dear!! I'm soooooooooooo happy for you:))

best,
Julie
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congradulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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370736 tn?1247242917
I'm sooooo excited for you!!!!! Congratulations!

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381606 tn?1242090749
OMG OMG OMG OMG...this is amazing, Helen!!! I (like Sally) am FREAKING out for you!! I just woke up from retrieval and am feeling so hopeful. Thank you for all your advice, support and prayer...I can only hope my first round will turn out like yours.

I'm so excited to see you become a mommy...

Hugs and Kisses to you and DH!!
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126702 tn?1240888250
HELEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am absolutely so happy for you!!!!!!! i told you you were silly to think it was a BFN!! omg omg omg i just am so over the moon for you. OMG!!!!!!! Congrats hon.
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388376 tn?1302011418
WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!! Congrats!!!!
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422823 tn?1229736847
Congratulations!!!  I am so happy for you, it is so very much your time.  Have a wonderful and happy nine months!!!
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