~*~ Currently Cycling IVF Check-In 1/22 ~*~

[bluefairy5]

Welcome to the Currently Cycling check-in for January 22nd! Check-ins will be every Monday & Thursday. Your check-in leaders are lemonliz (Mondays) bluefairy5 (Thursdays).

This is a check-in for those who are doing IVF/IVM or FET and are currently cycling (including prep). Please don’t hesitate to use this check-in for info and support even if you’re not currently cycling.

If you are interested in joining, please fill us in on your cycle. Everyone is welcome. Also, please update us along the way

Badge links:
January Precious Penguins: http://i57.*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!/8ybc3m.jpg
February Flurries: http://i58.*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!*!/2ebsda8.jpg

Re: the old by-month check-ins: Since people overwhelmingly voted for the Currently Cycling/Waiting to Cycle check-in model, we’ll ride out this month and see how it goes, especially since January was an unusually large group due to December office closures. We’ll reassess next month if need be.



QOTD: It’s fancy-pants Hollywood awards season! Whose red carpet looks do you consistently (or recently) love and/or hate?


January Precious Penguins
BFP!!!
nomnom

PUPO!
lillee
doves654
jro1602
kcheese
lilyharper
Winnifred
sewfie2
shortstuff
shytimes
Smootiepie
SweetieShellie
@tifga
vballbaby

Between ER & ET
gobucksoh
k1111k
kbrooke06
kford81
khump
maddychan

Stimming
bostongirl617
@dyork
emmuffy
je333206
kristin1k
marshaleigh ER Saturday!
mysh
NariaDreaming ER tomorrow!
spring78 ER tomorrow!
swyatt2014 ER Saturday!
tumbleweed

Prep
@buttmonkey
jetta83306 (donor had ER)
twinkie0612

Cycle Complete (ER only)
bluejello
rg1979

Cycle Delayed/Canceled
lemonliz Converted to IUI - 2WW!


February Flurries
Stimming
astop87
fluffydamn
lc102310
sundaybrunch

Prep
bluefairy5
crazycatlady6
lilycakes78
lovegrilledcheese
mariana81 (prep starts next week )
mrsmcsmith09
mrscsw
msugirl
QuitcherBitchin
saysjess
SunnyinCA

[NariaDreaming]

I'M SO FUCKING EXCITED!!!!!

Ok, had to get that off my chest. I've been a total AW, but I'm just so excited that we've made it this far, and that we're going to actually get to do this.

I know I'm being SUPER ungrateful, but I'm pissed that I *only* have 8-10 follies in range. I'm really hoping some of the follies on my left ovary kick it into gear and they can get more than 8-10 mature

QOTW: I haven't watched an awards show in 5+ years. LOL

[emmuffy]

Hello! Thanks for running the check-in lemonliz bluefairy5

I'm at the daily monitoring stage now. They saw 7 follies today!! (Day 5). I got a lecture about OHSS because of my high E2 (3800 yesterday), but I'm pretty sure that's not possible for me given my low AMH. All in all, I'm feeling optimistic this cycle. Hopefully both my numbers/quality will improve.

Fx for the PUPO and GL to those with ERs coming up!

I don't really follow the red carpet stuff at all.

[emmuffy]

This may be a stupid question. What is the no1curr feature mentioned in Naria's signature?

[NariaDreaming]

Jan 22, 2015 8:27:24 GMT -5 emmuffy said:

This may be a stupid question. What is the no1curr feature mentioned in Naria's signature?

Literally just throwing a no1curr gif

ETA: words

[lemonliz]

NariaDreaming I have to admit that I'm kind of surprised you only have 10, too! But I am super excited because those 10 are going to be perfect. And who knows, they may find more! Your ovaries are shy (we'll just call them shy instead of obstinate) like that.

And holy PUPO! Look at how big that PUPO list is! Congrats to everyone. I've got my fx for all of you!

I'm just going to check in under CC until my 2WW is over, if that's okay with you guys!

Flame me if you will, but I charted through this cycle. At first I thought it was going to be a waste of time, but seeing as how the cycle got weird real fast, I'm kind of glad that I did. That said, it looks like our IUI was two-days too late. I was ovulating on my own even as I was triggering. I am hoping that the trigger released others that hadn't already ovulated prior to the IUI so that maybe there's a chance for this cycle, but slim hope dwindled down to even slimmer.

ETA: oops, QOTW! 
There are a few! I am not a devout watcher of these things, but I always seem to find myself reading the gofugyourself blog after award shows.  I always love Jennifer Lawrence, she's too cute. I also think that Sandra Bullock looks perfect 99% of the time. But honestly I just want to look as good and as fashionable as Helen Mirren when I'm 70. 

Edited to also add: I always hate what Kristen Stewart is wearing. Always. She's a pretty girl, I don't understand why she forcefully makes herself look like crap. 

[bluefairy5]

NariaDreaming What time's ER tomorrow? And remember: quality not quantity

emmuffy That's great that you're at 7 follies!

lemonliz I know, the PUPO list bodes excellent things for our near future!! FX that the trigger did get a few late bloomers. You had about 4-5 total, right? And (I could be wrong but) I think the body tends to naturally only O one, yes? So hopefully the trigger improved upon that.

AFM, baseline tomorrow, OMG. Slight TMI but it was soooo weird this morning to wake up and see a clockwork post-BCP withdrawal bleed. So different from AF after my Clomid cycles, and just so strange to have it his EXACTLY when it used to during my longterm BCP usage. My body sure does love BCP; why can't it love having a functioning reproductive system?

QOTW: Lupita Nyong'o can do no wrong in my eyes. I even liked that crazy thing she wore to the Met Gala last year.

[tumbleweed]

I'm triggering tonight for a Saturday ER. My RE promised me that he'd be there for the ER this weekend, and I'm holding him to it.

I have somewhere around 20+ follies (pcos) ready to go. FX that everything stays on track and we get some normals! This is our last banking cycle before doing an FET in March. It's been a long haul.



Eta: lemonliz - when I tried to temp on IVF#1 it was all wacky and kept telling me that I was about to ovulate - I was so worried I was going to ovulate early. I think it's possible that you hadn't actually ovulated, despite your temp suggesting it. Those meds really mess with the temping and if the follies were still present when they did the IUI, my guess is you're still in a great position. We're the follies present? When was the last time you saw them on the screen?

[NariaDreaming]

bluefairy5 DH has to have his sample there by 7:30. I have to be there at 7:30 for an 8:30 procedure

[tumbleweed]

Yay NariaDreaming !!! Tomorrow is almost here! FX for perfect everything!

[Deleted]

So many PUPOs! FX for you all. And good luck on your ERs tomorrow for the few that have it.

I'm actually done with stimming and in between ER and ET. I had 21 eggs at ER, and as an update from yesterday 12 of them we're fertilized. So I'm hoping so so hard that I have some good news when I get my update tomorrow.

QOTD: I'm actually not sure. I always try and watch awards shows, and then lose interest about 20min in. There are always some pretty dresses though.

[lemonliz]

Jan 22, 2015 8:54:49 GMT -5 tumbleweed said:

I'm triggering tonight for a Saturday ER. My RE promised me that he'd be there for the ER this weekend, and I'm holding him to it.

I have somewhere around 20+ follies (pcos) ready to go. FX that everything stays on track and we get some normals! This is our last banking cycle before doing an FET in March. It's been a long haul.



Eta: lemonliz - when I tried to temp on IVF#1 it was all wacky and kept telling me that I was about to ovulate - I was so worried I was going to ovulate early. I think it's possible that you hadn't actually ovulated, despite your temp suggesting it. Those meds really mess with the temping and if the follies were still present when they did the IUI, my guess is you're still in a great position. We're the follies present? When was the last time you saw them on the screen?

Thanks tumbleweed! Saturday unfortunately, and I had a 20mm on the left and 2 smaller ones in trigger range and 2 much smaller ones. He didn't give me my E2 levels but he said they were falling (from 600). IUI was Monday. While I was stimming my temp jumped all over the place which is why I thought it was silly to be temping, but the shift was very clear and since Saturday my temp has been steady (didn't start prometrium until yesterday).. I will post a FF link if I can figure out how to do it mobile.

[vballbaby]

Nothing like a fresh check in ! Not much to report here, TWW is actually going by rather quickly. Took me a good week to feel normal after the ER. 2 days ago started with some low stabbing cramps and I still have some pain on my right side with what feels like ovary pain, so who knows what's going on in there, cramps are done now (implantation or just a mess in there trying to heal?). Still hoping and praying my little one sticks but I'm not over confident, probably based on how I feel (I know, I know you can't symptom spot or a lack of symptoms doesn't mean anything either). Tuesday is beta but I'll be POAS probably Saturday - why not? Wishing lots of luck to all the ladies who are PUPO and for those gearing up for ER's! Enjoy the anesthesia while it lasts!

QOTD - I never watch award shows. Between my DH hogging the main TV with anything Seal Team 6 related, and any and all showings of either Die Hard, Aliens, Shawshank Redemption, Executive Decision (you get the point), I sometimes retreat to my "front room" where I have headphones and watch my faves (The Originals, Vampire Diaries, Reign, Homeland, and my most recent favorite, Ultimate Survivor Alaska.

Edit p.s. haven't woken up in that funky panic for a couple of days now, so hopefully that's over with.

[khump]

Just got the call that we will either do the ET tomorrow or Sunday depending on how the embies look. Even though we have been trying for years, this is our first time going through any treatments so it's really overwhelming. all of the not knowing is driving me crazy, and my DH is doing such a great job holding it together.. i know that the added hormones aren't making me feel less nutty.

[NariaDreaming]

Jan 22, 2015 10:01:43 GMT -5 khump said:

Just got the call that we will either do the ET tomorrow or Sunday depending on how the embies look. Even though we have been trying for years, this is our first time going through any treatments so it's really overwhelming. all of the not knowing is driving me crazy, and my DH is doing such a great job holding it together.. i know that the added hormones aren't making me feel less nutty.

So exciting! How many are you planning on transferring?

[khump]

@nariadreaming We had 8R/4M/2F so we are still waiting to see if one will be able to freeze or if we will transfer both..

Good luck at your ER tomorrow!

[spring78]

Good luck to all the PUPO ladies! Hopefully the good news will start coming through soon.

NariaDreaming, I know exactly what you mean! I know I should be grateful for the 8-10 good mature eggs I am likely to get tomorrow, but I can't help feeling disappointed. I have nearly 30 measureable follies, for crying out loud! I had 31 eggs last time, 21 fertilized. I know I also got really sick and that is what they are trying to avoid this time by triggering to catch the lead follies before the smaller ones can catch up and lead to OHSS. I get all that on an intellectual level. But emotionally, I just see far fewer eggs, fewer embryos and less chance of normals... I had an ugly cry when my husband started grilling me on why they decided to trigger and not give the 15-20 smaller follies a chance to catch up. He just kept saying that for how much money we are paying, we should get the most out of it we can. Can I just blame all the emotions on the hormones?

[mariana81]

Good morning ladies!! I am excited with this group, what a incredible Pupo list! Hopefully I will part of this list for the first time, soon! Best of luck to you all!!
bluefairy5 could you please include my name on the list? I will start estrogen patches next week, and this will be IVF#3
QOTD: I love Hollywood awards, I am always crazy about it!!! Cate Blanchett and Lupita were the best dressed celebrities last year, in my opinion.. Also, i totally agree with lemonliz, I really don't understand Kristen Stewart, she always picks the worst looks..

[je333206]

I had what I hoped to be my final ultrasound before trigger, but my follicles are still small. I think around 7 in the 11-12 range and around 10 in the 8-9 range. Two more days of stims and then another ultrasound and bloodwork on Saturday. I'm feeling pretty bummed, typically I respond quickly and great so I'm not sure why my follicles are slow this time around

[lilycakes78]

Hi Ladies!

Look at that PUPO list. Super amazing! I can't wait to see the BFPs start rolling in! On that note, congratulations nomnom! H & H 9 months to you!

GL to all those going for ER this weekend. FX for great fert reports!

AFM: I'm excited to say that AF is here!!!! Right on time, too. I could kiss her. So, I'm still on Lupron, but start estrogen pills and patches on Monday. My FET is now 100% confirmed for Friday, February 13. It's being done by my second favorite doctor at the practice. I think he's the best doctor there, but I like another doctor's personality better. I only wanted it to be done by one of my top two, so I'm very happy! I can't believe that in 23 days I'll be PUPO. I'm so excited and nervous. I could just throw up! LOL.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

[lilyharper]

Yeah, my spotting has increased. I'm thinking I'm out. And I'm pissed. trying to see if they'll move up my beta.

[NariaDreaming]

spring78 blame it all on the whoremoans

[kristin1k]

Hi ladies. I am feeling a little frustrated today because after my second day in a row of driving a total of three hours to the RE office, they tell me as I'm leaving that I have to come back tomorrow morning. I had high hopes that this was the last super early morning for me and that I'd be triggering tonight. All this driving is making me feel even crazier than I already do on these hormones! I am so close to my ER but just can't seem to get there. I have been stimming for 15 days which seems like a lifetime! Sorry for the vent but I just can't seem to shake this mood. Add that to the fact that people keep asking me a millions questions about this process when all I want to do is punch them in the throat! Okay, I'm done for now

[lillee]

It's exciting to see the PUPO list get longer. Good luck to those going through ER and ET in the next few days!

I don't have much of an update after ET on Tuesday. I've been feeling crampy every now and then. I like to read What Happens After an Embryo Transfer every day to see what they are doing.

QOTD - I'll watch the award shows for a little while before they get boring or someone starts on a speech that gets annoying.

[gobucksoh]

Hi ladies!

My ER was yesterday. It wasn't nearly as bad as I had worked it up in my head to be and before I knew it, I was back home in my warm bed

They retrieved 14 eggs and they called this morning with my very first fert report - 8 were mature and all 8 fertilized!! Great news, fingers crossed they just keep on growing! She said we would talk tomorrow about what day transfer will be, either Saturday or Monday.

QOTD: I do not keep up with red carpet stuff.

[jro1602]

12 PUPOs is amazing!! Thinking about all of you ladies!

No real updates here. I'm officially one week away from my beta test. Last night my RE had me do a booster shot of HCG - has anyone else done this? From what I can tell from consulting with Dr. Google it's not really clinically proven but some believe it helps the body release more progesterone. I guess they figure what's one more shot at this point!

I'm not sure why but just feeling a little out of it today. Would love to just be at home in PJs in a warm blanket reading a good book. I will blame it on the "whoremoans" as NariaDreaming puts it Good news is a great friend of mine is visiting for the weekend from Boston so I'm looking forward to the distraction - it will make next Thursday come that much quicker!

TG it's almost F!

[marshaleigh]

Good luck to all you PUPO ladies, and those with ER/ET's in the next few days!

I'm triggering in less than 3 hours for a Saturday ER! This is my first IVF, so I'm a huge mix of excited and nervous. I coach a middle school basketball team and we have a big tournament starting Friday. Hopefully, it will take my mind off the wait.

[fluffydamn]

I start my stims today!!! *happy dance* had my re-check on this past Monday and the follicle went down thank god. I was worried he was going to have to drain it. So tonight at eight is when I start my stims. I put a call into my ivf nurse because I wasn't sure if I have to do a separate shot for the bravelle and menopur or if I can mix both together in one and shoot.

QOTD: I don't really pay too much attention to wardrobes. So no one for me I guess? I rarely get the tv. DH is usually on it 99% of the time with his sports and ps4

Also bluefairy5 if you could add me to the February check in part, that would be great

[sundaybrunch]

That PUPO list is so exciting!! Good luck to NariaDreaming and others doing ER/ET in the next few days and FX for good news to those in between ER/ET.

bluefairy5 you can move me to stimming. Today is day 2 and I think I'm feeling some activity on my left side already but I could be imagining it. I go in to get my E2 tested tomorrow and start monitoring appts. on Sunday.

QOTD: I don't watch the awards shows but like lemonliz I love reading gofugyourself the day after. Those ladies are hilarious! Seriously, if you haven't yet you should check out their blog. Also, I think they have one of my dream jobs.

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lilyharper - I'm so sorry

khump - Sounds like we're on the exact same schedule. I'm hoping for good news tomorrow so I can do a 5DT on Sunday. But we'll see tomorrow morning how everything is looking. Good luck to you.