Shell, my main symptoms are fatigue (usually in the afternoon through the evening -- not terrible but definitely there), back pain and tender breasts (although not nearly as tender as I expected? Is it weird that I want my breasts to be raging sore?). I've had more vivid dreams, too. That's about it! I definitely thought it would be a lot more.
I stopped all supplements except my prenatal, progesterone and my wacko herbal tincture she wants me to continue. I've been thinking of restarting Vit D. I'm going to wait until my OB appt though to ask.
On the same topic, what do you guys think of the gummy pre-natals? I've always taken super high-quality vitamins, and I'm so burnt out on the taste and cost. Thoughts?
SKJ 
TF - WTH. I forgot who said it, but this is truly what ivf is for. We are so lucky we live in a time when we can get around these setbacks. They did icsi on me, I was kind of mad because there was nothing wrong with DH sperm, but we got great results, so can't really complain. You are going to get there. Just make sure DH wears boxers and doesn't stand in front of the microwave ;) Besides, you only need a few good ones!!! And he has them. Hang in there! Your protocol sounds similar to mine. This cycle will feel like FOREVER and the bcp are so annoying.
Bebe - I have been having crazy dreams too! I dreamed I had the babies and 1 had 3 eyes and the other had 6 ears. I swear it was because I watched honey boo boo before bed.
xoxoxox
I'm back at a computer. Hurrah!
So much to catch up on!
SKJ - once again, woohoo!! Now I have to ask you what was different about this cycle? I know you were on herbs this time around... do you think that made a difference? Anything else? Let's make a deal... you don't have survivor's guilt and I won't feel guilty about continuing to obsess over this very frustrating ttc business! We are at different stages but all headed in the same direction :)
BeBe- I love the beating heart on your siggie!! I take the gummy prenatals... when I got pregnant the first time I was on food based vitamins but I had to take like six a day and that was just yucky, I've since tried several versions and finally went to gummy because I wanted one less thing to hate :) So excited for your ultrasound!! That's tomorrow, right? EEK!
Shell - I'm so sorry for your loss. I really hope this is your month and you do get to give your momma something positive to focus on. I think it's promising that you don't have sore breasts.... anything out of the ordinary could mean a bfp in my book! :) When are you testing?
Sherry - how is the house coming along? Wishing you lots of bone-jumping success 
Toothfairy - you may have missed my post in all the excitement... do you mind telling me what your TSH level was? When mine was tested in January it was 1.9 and I was told that was fine... they haven't mentioned testing for antibodies... wondering if that is something I should push for? I think you and shell are going to be our next bfps!
Greenmum - how you feeling, mama?
Devilish - 
looking forward to getting to know you!
Chrissy - where are you at cycle-wise?
Gtree - your dream cracked me up. The fact that you watch honey boo boo cracked me up as well! That would give anyone nightmares!
AFM - Vegas was awesome! Perfect vacation. Great food, great hotel, great show (saw absinthe) GREAT sex... it was pretty much perfect all around. But now... back to reality. This is going to be long. Sorry.
Still don't have an answer from my RE. I called last week (after waiting a week) and left a reminder message. The nurse left a message the following day saying that she was having trouble getting a hold of the doctor, he was out of the office for two days, but she would get back to me as soon as she could. Fast forward to yesterday... I called in again and asked about switching to a different doctor. The next available appt isn't until Nov 27 which would mean delaying everything. I wouldn't be against delaying things in favor of being with a doctor who I felt was paying attention BUT unfortunately financing issues require us to move faster or else we may not have access to financing help with the freaking expensive meds. So I then asked to talk to the nurse again. Told her it will be two weeks today that I've been waiting for a reply. She was very confusing in her response. On one hand she said she still didn't have an answer from the doctor but on the other hand she was trying to convince me that EPP isn't for everyone and that the protocol the doctor picked was best for my situation. I told her that is fine if they don't think EPP is right for me but I just want an explanation as to why it isn't and why they think the antagonist protocol will work. I told her I felt like if I were to just fall off the face of the earth and never call them they would never notice. And that was very disconcerting considering I have been with them since January. She assured me that wasn't the case (but wasn't very convincing) and then said she would have the doctor call me that day. Of course, he didn't.
I don't know what to do, you guys. I feel like my hands are tied. If I didn't have to worry about money I would just find a place out of state. But considering I do have to worry about money and these guys are the most experienced in dealing with DOR in Florida (I found the SART website where you can filter by cases) - I guess I just need to find a way to make peace with this process and move forward. It also worried me that the nurse said that they don't expect success in the first IVF that it can take three or four! It's one thing if I have embryos to freeze and I'm doing FET for the other IVFs but if I don't respond well then that's a hell of a lot of money! I'm trying to make peace with worst case scenarios right now in order to feel confident moving forward... if this one fails, then I *guess* I still have time to wait however long I will need to wait to get the money together to go again... it's just going to be at least a year, I'm sure...
I'm just so afraid of failing.
SKJ! Congrats!!! Omg!
So does it worry anyone else that my doubling time is 1.15 days... does that seem fast? Should I worry it's happening too fast, every website says 48 to 72 is normal, I don't want to be above average or anything just normal? My boobs are sore- larger too, I'm tired, but nothing really else.... I could use the morning sickness to put my mind at ease.
The scheduled a Sono for a week from tomorrow..... I'm so mixed on this, happy, scared, nervous!
TF, thanks for the tip about auto-refill on Amazon!
Sherry, good luck with the bone jumping and yay for CD10!!! October is a lucky month . . . let's keep this going! Can't wait for U/S, too.
Gtree, aww, what a crazy dream! I had a really crazy one last night too -- probably the weirdest one yet!
Indie, yes, U/S tomorrow! All kinds of nervous, but hopeful, too. I'm so happy to hear that Vegas was so great!! Good for you!! We go every couple years . . . last time I was there was super fun -- some friends of ours from San Francisco met us there and we just had a crazy good time. So, I really don't like your RE or his silly nurse. I see what a bind you're in, and since I don't know the specifics of your situation regarding financials and insurance, it's hard for me to totally say what I'd do, but what really bothers me is what she said about them not expecting it to work the first time! What?! That's just ridiculous. Of course it should work the first time! I dunno, I really want you to move on to somewhere else but I know it's not that easy and timing is important, especially with financial situations. Can you move to Mass temporarily? ;) They have a sweet deal! I'm sorry honey . . . think, talk to DH and then make a decision. Once it's done, don't doubt yourself because you are making a decision based solely on the information you have on hand right now. I so understand though . . . I struggled with that same thing over and over, which is why I kept switching.
Greenmum, I really don't think you should worry. My doubling time has been faster too:
Beta 1: 21 to Beta 2: 272 = 34 hour doubling time
Beta 2: 272 to Beta 3: 786 = 26 hour doubling time
Beta 3: 786 to Beta 4: 6,723 = 38 hour doubling time
Hang in there! The sono scares me too, gulp! It's exciting though - stay in the moment. :)
Tammy, welcome and good luck!!! My advice, one step at a time. There are so many emotions that come with this journey, and you'll figure out what feels right to you as you progress. Hoping you get your BFP this month!!
I asked if I should be concerned bc it is so low and the nurse said not at all bc. Crinone doesn't show up in b/w. needless to say, I've been a little worried. I'm just telling myself that if this is not meant to be, it is what it is. There is nothing I can do. Taking more hpts is not gonna change anything. My next beta is Monday. It's gonna be a looooong weekend.
Finally! MCD is back up so I can post. Yay! LOL
Sherry - Hope the hubby jumping goes great.
Indie - I'm not going to be any help but just wanted to say good luck with the doctor.
Tammy - Welcome!!
GreenMum, Bebe, Skj, and Gtree - Happy pregnancy ladies. It feels good to write that out to y'all!
I know I'm missing people. Please update and sorry!
eta: I can't spell. And, oh! My post number is 1414. lol
Ok let me see if I can remeber everyones post's without looking back a ton of times LOL
Indie: OMG how awful!!!!!!!!!! I HATE your RE and his nurse too lol ... I want to go slap them for you.... I don't know how people in the fertility business can be so rude!! I am with you on the finances... if I have IVF it is a one time all eggs inthe basket deal... I will freeze some (if I have extra's) and put them in if for some reason it doesn't work out... But for 15,000.00 IT SHOULD WORK!!! I hope they find compassion <3 ((HUGS))
SKJ: YOU HAVE A BABY IN YOU!!!!!!!!! how exciting!!! WOW we are on a roll the last couple months!! I hope i am next ;-)
Tammy: Welcome , lots of babydust your way!!!
Greenmum: I don't think that is too fast... if it went into the 1000's over a 24 hour period then i would think that is too much.. So happy for you :-)
Gtree: you are so funny!! lol My dreams have been crazy too... I am always pregnant in them so that is good right?
Sherry: Happy Bone jumping ((Giggles))
TF a whole cake?? LOL I wish i had some ice cream cake now!! lol
Chrissy> what CD are you on?
Dolphin? how is it going?
AFM 6 DPO and temp still rising... a tiny bit of breast tenderness today... vivid dreams.... But that is it!!! I am testing next wednesday with a frer then Blood Test next Friday!! OH And my face is all oily and dry ... so I am breaking out UGH .... Work is going better I FINALLY stood up to the Doctor I work for... I actually think he liked being put in his place LOL I have felt really happy the last couple day's , It's a good feeling :-)
SKJ, yay for your new beta! Wouldn't worry at all about the progesterone. But of course I'd be the same way. We just can't help ourselves! Your HPTs look great! Mine only got slightly darker day by day, and I do mean slightly. I think things are looking great for you!
Chrissy, thank you!! :)
TF, just remember, I check at CD10 and CD11 and got BFN before a BFP on CD12. If nothing else, how exciting to have your IVF cycle starting when you get back! ENJOY your vacation!! I'll miss you!!
Shell, good for you for standing up to that a@@! Nicely done! CD6 . . . keep the positive thoughts and wait until CD10 to test. Baby dust!!
AFM, we had the U/S this morning and it was terrific! They saw the heartbeat and everything. Really looking forward to my first OB appt next week! So happy :)
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