[KMH]

Alicia, I have never heard of that test, either. I think we were tested for cystic fibrosis, but I don't remember any other tests.

KatieBeth, you will be right behind me! I'm so glad that you have a schedule to look forward to!

Kelli - Yay for AF! I'm glad she finally showed so you can get on with things

My PIO is $37 for a 5-day supply. This time I only had a $3 co-pay, but after Jan. 1 it is full price

Kelli, I can't tell you what you will feel like when you are further down this road, but I will relay my experience so far. I didn't even have FB before Claire...I knew how painful it would be so I just avoided the whole thing. Before when a friend would announce a pregnancy I would cry and be depressed for days, but now things are really different. I still feel a stab of pain/longing/jealousy when friends tell me they are pregnant, but it doesn't last long and I find it much easier to be happy for them. The "oops" or "it was our first month trying" comments still make me want to scream, but I can let them roll off my back much more easily than before. It does get better, and you WILL be posting cute pics of your LO soon!

I have one person blocked on FB currently. 4 months after quitting BCP she was asking me about Clomid because she thought she was infertile. She was pregnant 2 months later and then complained the WHOLE time, and I couldn't take it anymore. I guess no matter what, there will always be "those" people

We don't have any big plans for NYE. Maybe going over to some friends' house, but we're not sure. It will be low-key for sure!!

[kelbert]

Melissa - thank you for the encouraging words. I hope to be at the point one day where I can read an "pregnancy" announcement and not want to scream. My SIL is one of those "first time trying" people. She is a SAHM and does nothing but sit and hold the baby. My DH overheard her at Christmas bragging about not having a job and her baby was her 24/7 job and she wouldn't have it any other way. She is very young.. just turned 21.. and has no idea what its like to try for anything. He was not very happy with her and I am glad I didn't overhear it. She knows what we have been through, but she is one of those people that if its not her, then it doesn't affect her. Blah.

I do think the pregnancy complaints are the worst.. I actually deleted a girls comment off my page once. I hope one day I can't put on my own shoes because I am so huge.. or even have nausea! I will take it!

I didn't mean for this to turn into a b*tch fest, but its been one of those days! Found out my parents dog (which was mine and my sisters before we both moved out) is really sick and won't be around much longer. She will turn 11 next week, so she has had a good long life, but its so sad. She is a dachshund and the vet said her back may be hurting her, along with having Cushings disease and kidney problems. My mom doesn't want her to suffer and I totally understand. I have not cried as much lately as I have today! I am going to go see her this weekend.. I can't imagine her not being around anymore.

[KMH]

Kelli, I'm so sorry about your dog...pets have always been a part of my family and it is really hard to say goodbye.

[Prendy09]

OMG Melissa - that picture of Claire is soooo freakin' adorable!!!! She is the cutest thing <3

Happy New Year Everyone! DH and I went out and grabbed some chinese food with my cousin last night and just hung out and watched TV. My cousin headed home before midnight to beat any drunkies on the road. DH and I rung in the new year alone, which was nice. I barely made it though, I was so tired! LOL!

Our friends had their baby NYE morning at 4:40 am; what a great way to start the new year, huh?! Addtionally, everyone is commenting on how she made it in time for mommy and daddy for tax deduction time - hahahaha! She is precious.

I hope everyone is doing well. I still won't have any updates for some time - I just can't wait for AF to show in a couple weeks and be done with this tissue crappola, LOL!

I have been thinking the last couple days about maybe taking a break from JM once I do my transfer. Part of me feels like I am not even sure I will be able to keep away, since we are so invested in each other, ya know?! But, then another part of me wonders if I should focus on me for a bit, see what outcome I have and then come back with either great news, or wait until I have accepted the outcome should it be negative. As time goes on, I am not sure how I will handle it if more girls move on - even though you all know I will be ecstatic for the BFP's, I also know you understand the tough part I am speaking of;

I dunno - this is an emotional thing we gp through, and my feelings could be totally different by that time, but it's just what I am feeling right now.

Here is to a great 2012 for all the ladies here <3

[KMH]

Thanks, Alicia! We always joke that she's so cute, they must've given us someone else's embryo. Ha ha...at least MA gives us the opportunity to laugh once in a while.

One of my close friends is due January 6 and didn't have her baby, so no tax deduction for them She went overdue for her first, though, so I guess it wasn't a surprise.

As far as hanging out on the boards or not, you just have to do whatever you need to do to take care of YOU! It might change hourly, or you might plan in advance. Just know that we understand and will be cheering you on whether you are on here a lot or not!

[KatieBeth138]

Alicia - I totally understand being torn as to post a lot or not. After my second IVF I kinda stayed away during the retrieval/transfer/2ww. After we found out it failed I came back and was greeted with open arms. It's tough to see the people you were cycling with come back with good news while you have a big ol' negative. Though you're happy for them, it kinda breaks you up inside. I hope we can all share fabulous news this time around.

[kelbert]

Melissa - Thank you.. it is really sad. She was the first dog we were allowed to get so that makes it extra hard. I have to remind myself she is 11 so that is a good long life. And she was spoiled rotten!

I understand the possible need for a JM break. I took a break for a while after my first loss.. it was just too hard. I didnt post as much after my second, but I did find that the support here helped me to heal.

It is VERY hard to see the BFPs and people that were in the IVF group move on and still be behind. But it gives me some hope that this will happen.

Do whatever you need to do and remember there will always be people here to support you!

[kelbert]

I have a doctors appointment in the morning at 9. I have no idea why I am so nervous! I already bought all my meds and I have this fear they are going to do the baseline u/s and tell me something doesn't look right and I have to wait.

Most times I go the nurse that does my vitals tells me to chill out because my heart-rate is so high.. haha. I just want something to go RIGHT!

[KatieBeth138]

Kelli - My blood pressure is normally great. Only exception: when I'm at the RE's!!

[KMH]

Good luck, Kelli! Can't wait to hear how great your appointment went!

AFM...today is officially CD1 of my FET cycle if you go by a typical pregnancy calendar Can I say I'm 1 day pregnant?

Last night was my first estrogen injection, and it went really well. DH and I hadn't done any injections for 26 months, so we were both really nervous. We watched the videos on Freedom Fertility's website as a refresher and then went for it. Both of us were relieved that it went great and we got ourselves all worked up for nothing!

[TwoMamas]

Kelli - I am SOOO sorry about your dog! I had to leave bedrest this year on Sept. 11 to put my 14 year old lab down. She was the first dog I got on my own and I picked her out when she was 3 weeks old. So, so hard. Take care of yourself!

[*Melissa*]

omg Melissa I am so mad at myself!!! I was just WAITING to post about your Official first day of your calendar pregnancy!!!!!!!!! LOL CONGRATS!!!!!

I remember totally thinking about it that way, and was so excited when I finally entered that two weeks before the retrieval!!

[kelbert]

Katie - Its hard not to be stressed! Would you believe they didn't even check it today??

Melissa - YAY!! CD1! After my transfer I will be calling myself PUPO! (pregnant until proven otherwise) I am a little nervous about injects too but I don't have to do that many this time. Can't wait to follow your progress

Wendy - Thank you so much.. Its really been tough. I went to see her today and she looks so sad. Her little belly is all swollen and you can see her spine.. and she breaths really loud. My dad doesn't want her to suffer, but my mom isn't quite ready yet. I took some good pictures of her and loved on her best I could.

AFM - Doctor appointment went well!! U/s was good.. no cysts and lining was clear! Soooo happy!

Today I will start something called Letrozole... which I will take for 5 days. I go back on the 10th for another u/s and to make sure things are progressing well. If so then I start the rest of the meds. I asked a tentative transfer date and the nurse said if all goes well the EARLIEST will be the 17th.


So what all meds are you guys taking? Its interesting to see how doctors choose different pills for different people.

Daily:
Calcium 1200mg
Prenatals with DHA
Folgard (prescription folic acid)
Low dose aspirin 81mg

For the next 5 days:
Letrozole

Starting the 10th or sometime after:
Estradiol
Estrogen patches
Novarel (small doses and then two triggers)
Prednisone
Doxycycline (I think I start this day of transfer)

[KMH]

Aw, Melissa, you are sweet

Kelli- Hooray for the start of meds and a clear u/s!! I'm so excited for you, and how cool that you might be pregnant in 15 short days That is awesome.

I was on BCP for the last 2 months.

Right now I am doing E2 injections (IM) every 3rd day. .3ml per day unless otherwise instructed after my bloodwork on Friday.

On the 15th I start my 2cc PIO injections.

Otherwise, that's it for me. I also take a multi-vitamin and I take extra Folic Acid every other day just to be sure I have enough.

I also follow this as closely as I can:
BlueRibbonBaby.org What Is A Good, Nutritious, Balanced Diet?. I did it last time I did IVF/was pregnant as well, and I had a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. I get busy and just forget to eat a lot of times, so having a checklist helps me remember to eat and to eat things that are healthy.

[kelbert]

I am excited our transfers will be so close together! Actually quite a few of us will be pretty close. Come on October DDC!

And I wonder why I am loading myself with so many more meds?? Oh well.. as long as it gets me to where I need to be.

Oh and thank you for sharing that link.. I bookmarked it!

[KMH]

Yes! I'm ready for the October DDC, and the TTCMA DDC! I told myself I was going to try and be calm and not get too excited for this cycle, but you can probably tell it hasn't worked. I have good feelings for us, ladies!

[Prendy09]

Wishing all you ladies good luck!!!!! <3

[*Melissa*]

It is all coming up so fast for you girls!!!! I just cannot wait to see all your BFP's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ttb1105]

I want ALL of you ladies to start the year off right by GETTING YOUR BFP!! I am so far behind reading where everyone is! Can you post a quick update?

I do see Melissa's update, and girl, I will be stalking you!!! When do you fly out to your snowbabies?

[KMH]

Hey, Tracey! I am flying out the weekend before the transfer to spend time with family, so I'll actually be distracted leading up to my appointment, which is great! I'll be covering 2,200 miles by air and 1,067 in my rental car, so it will be a crazy-busy but fun 10 days. Hopefully I'll come home just in time to start seeing a faint line on an FRER