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HopefulDC

I am in the same boat I can do a preg test on thursday
I dont feel very positive because I feel the symptoms of my period coming on. I did hear that you can have symptoms of your period and be preg. I am not sure if we are going to try again if it didnt happen again this month.. (its getting the best of me) and starting to consume my life. I have been tossing the idea of doing a early preg test just for the heck of it. But I thought it would only depress me so I will wait till thur if no period I will do the test! good luck to you on thursday & let me
know the outcome.

Gina

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Hi,
During my fisrt P I had mild ccramping. I kept thinking my period would come, but I was BFP.
babydust
laura

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Hi,
During my fisrt P I had mild ccramping. I kept thinking my period would come, but I was BFP.
babydust
laura

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Thanks ladies for all of your input. I had cramping the first few days following the transfer, but I also had constipation from that horrible progesterone.....so i am hoping that the cramping was implantation related and not constipation??? Ever since then, I have not had cramping, but another type of feeling i get when my period is about to come. Its hard to describe...kind of like a pressure feeling down below...achy ovaries and an achy sensation in my leg occassionally. Is there anyone out there that knows what I am talking about? well, i have3 more days until thursday....the wait is really torture. As much as I want to go out and to the home pregnancy test, i think that it will only cause me more stress and disappointment cause either way, the response could be inaccurate. I have chosen to torture myself instead til Thursday.....

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hopeful DC, I too had feelings that I would get my period at any second and here I am carrying twins. Not only did I feel that way during the 2ww but I felt that way for a few months which was very scary, especially since I had 3 weeks of bleeding in the 1st trimester. I just hope that you get the results you are hoping for!

To you, hopeful DC and to you tickingclock, I am sending tons of baby dust and prayers and I just hope SO MUCH to read about BFP's later this week!! You will be in my thoughts of course. Karen

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Thanks soo much Karen for your kind words and baby dust. This has been the hard process I have ever had to go through in my life. I have had 2 surgeries, tons of blood draws and injections....who would have guessed that about 8 months ago I was totally terrified of needles. This process sure did cure my phobia. I have not had any bleeding though. I am interested to know more about the type of experience you had Karen. You felt the symptoms I described in my earlier email along with actual bleeding or did the bleeding happen after your BFP? Did you have breast tenderness? I have not had any and this concerns me a lot. Thanks for sharing.

As for you tickingclock....we have the same D-day...I wish you the best of luck in your journey. I hope that we both have BFPs and we are all successful. Its nice to see that even after people get the BFP they still stick around on the site to help people in the 2ww...

Good luck Ladies!!

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HOPEFUL DC

It's Tues 2 more days till d-day!! Are you feeling any different? I dont really feel anything not even sore boobs.

Karen:

Thanks for the support couldnt do it without you all...

ps. My computer is down at home I can only check the site during working hours..
That stinks I really need this site now that its coming to the end of another 2ww.

Gina

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Hopeful DC, I did not have any bleeding when I felt all the mentrual cramp type feeling. The bleeding came much later. I went to a high risk doctor a couple of weeks ago (at 21 weeks pregnant and I am now 23 weeks) and he said I have full placenta previa which may have been the cause of the bleeding late in my first trimester. It was the first time I had some kind of explanation. As you can imagine, it was the most horrible experience ever as I felt sure I lost my babies when the bleeding started. But as far as the 2ww and 2 months or so after that, I consistently felt as if AF was coming at any second and it never did. I had breast tenderness from all the injections before I even had the ET so I couldn't count it as a symptom of being pregnant.

Again, I wish you both SO much luck! Everyone is very different and every pregnancy is very different and I truly believe that sometimes you'll have a ton of symptoms and sometimes none at all and it's really not an indication of pregnancy since you just never know which way it's going to go. Even after my BFP I was a complete wreck, crying all the time thinking I lost the babies. I guess it's natural for any woman, especially one that went to great measures to make this happen. If I say relax you'll just laugh as I realize that is impossible. All I can say is hang in there and we're all routing for you both. Please, please update us as soon as you hear anything. And let me tell you, if this part is hard, wait until the day of your results. Each minute is sheer torture just waiting for the phone call. But in the end if you have your long awaited BFP, it sure is worth it. BEST of luck!!!!!!!! Karen

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You guys are really great. I have never done anything like this. Getting your messages has become the highlight of my day. It helps to ease you drama just a little to know that there are other people going through the same struggle. I am praying that one day all women will have access to this type of treatment and that insurance companies cover this expense. Though the treatment can not guarantee a successful pregnancy 100% of the time, may other treatments can not live up to that standard as well. Having a family is one of the main purposes of life!

Thanks again Karen for you info...Gina, I am right beside you with the 2ww....good luck!!!

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Karen 123 -- wow placeta previa.. what did the doc say.. will you be ok (I don't know anything about it.. will go read up on it though!)

Tickingclock and Hopeful DC -- one more day to go. I had exact same symptoms as if AF was on her way and I got a BFP. I didn't feel ANY differently than any other cycle so was shocked when I had a positive.. the whole time I was positive that AF was on her way any day!

I did cheat and do an early pregnancy test and saw a second line.. which of course didnt't mean anything 100% but gave me hope. You are both probably stronger than I.. but if you are dying with the wait... go buy one!

Good luck.. let us know how your Thursday tests go! Baby dust

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what does AF mean??? Is there a listing of all the acronyms that people use or are we just suppossed to use our common sense? I get most of them, but I have not been able to figure this one out????

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Sorry.. AF is "Aunt Flo".. I was just looking for it.. but I swear awhile ago there was a list of all the anacronyms... I can't find it on the forums.. so the best you can do is ask if there is one you don't understand.. hope that hekps!

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Hello,
Just wanted to help out with the abbreviations. At the top of the board where you login and etc. Over to the right it says abbreviations. If you click on it, it will bring up a whole list of ones that are commonly used on the board. Hope this helps

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I found it...the abbreviation list is in the right hand corner of the page...

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hopeful dc,
I'm predicting that you are pregnant. I had a/f symptoms and I'm pg w/ twins. I did have implantation bleeding the day before my pg test. My boobs and back were sore a couple days before my test. But other than that I didn't really have any other symptoms.

I'm wishing you the best of luck! Keep us posted

Cindy

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Baby4us, Placenta previa more often than not corrects itself by the 3rd trimester as far as I can tell from my research. It's scary stuff since they talk of hemorraging and other serious problems but for now, I am just trying not to worry about it too much. I feel that if it's still an issue at my 12/21 u/s appt then I'll just follow the doctor's orders and all will be ok. The beauty of all the technology is that stuff like that is found early and monitored. I've read that if it lasts I may end up on bedrest or even hospital bedrest. I've also read that a C-section must be performed which is what I'm having anyway since both my daughters broke my tailbone on the way out and with twins my OB says it's safer for them. So, I'll take it as it comes. Yes, I'm nervous but again, I'll do anything I'm instructed to do and I just know this was all meant to be after all I've been through so I truly believe all will be ok in the end. Karen

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hopeful dc
one more day! how do you feel? I am lightheaded and a little sick in the stomach (no cramps) it may just be my nerves. how its worked for me the past 2 times i got af (my period) the day before i was supposed to take the preg test.
19 years ago when i was preg with my daughter from my 1st marriage i did several preg tests and they all read neg (till i finally had a blood test) the doc said I was preg when I did all those how preg tests. so i'm not sure if i would trust those tests but i will do one anyway tomorrow.. good luck hope its GREAT NEWS.

baby4us
thanks for the support i'll keep ya posted

gina

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Wow...thanks ladies for all of the info. I still have not had any significant symptoms. My stomach is a bit nervous, but i think that it because of the metformin that i take 3 times a day. They can do a real number on yah! I had tolerated it for sometime now, but since I have not been able to take my prilosec for my reflux, I have had serious acid indigestion, reflux and very nervous stomach. If I don't eat enough I feel nauseous. I would like to hope that this is related to a BFP, but I can't say it with certainty. The metformin gives you similar symptoms as far as the GI issues are concerned. Well...tickingclock, if you don't hear from me again today, good luck!! My heart keeps pounding as time goes by. I am having tons of anxiety. I think that I will probably have a heart attack either way tomorrow just from the waiting....I will keep you all in my prayers.

-hopeful dc

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hopeful dc and tickingclock,
keep your mind occupied, the more things you do, the less you will think about the phone call. The time will fly by. I know it's easier said then done but it works. Good luck!

Cindy

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Dear Cindy,

Thanks for the advice. I don't think that anything will be able to occupy my mind today. I had my blood draw at 6:50am and I won't hear anything until between 11am and 2pm. My heart is pounding. I feel lightheaded. This is all soo overwhelming. If this does not turn out favorably, I may need to leave work early. I am praying for the best. I hope that I will make it until the phone call. Good luck tickingclock...I will definitely update you guys as soon as I get the results.

-hopeful dc

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Good News Ladies!! Its positive. My hcg level was 667!!! They said that it could be 1 or 2 and that the level is pretty high. Is this the case? What is a good level? Good luck Tickingclock.....

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Thursday the 8th D Day!

Well ladies I did a preg test at 5am this morning
NEGATIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I
truely am at the end of the rope. Cant take the disappointment anymore.
I will give af till monday if she doesnt come I will call the doctor for a blood test (doubtful I will get any better results from them either) :(

Hopeful DC

I hope you have a better day with good results to share
with us..... gina

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Dear Gina,

I am sorry for the disappointing news. Are you doing IVF or IUI? I know that this process is extremely challenging and you can feel like you want to throw in the towel...try to relax a bit and if you feel its best, rebuild the strength for another try. You've got us to back you up!! Again, I am sorry for the disappointing news.

-hopeful dc

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Well, this is a mixed reply. I am so thrilled for you hopefulDC and So very sorry tickingclock. This is such a roller coaster ride.

hopefulDC, Take care and keep us posted. I am truly happy for you!

tickingclock, I hope you can somehow get through this difficult time. I am so very sorry and wish you had the results you wanted. Truly, I am sorry. Karen

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Congrats Hopeful DC,
Now just relax and take it easy. The high numbers could mean twins. I forgot to ask for my numbers, I was so excited about hearing the news, I totally forgot to ask.

Tickingclock, I'm sorry to hear that it was negative but maybe you should get a blood test to be sure.

Cindy

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I want to thank everyone for the happy words you have all given me. I had my second blood draw on saturday. My number are Day 12 post transfer-667, Day 14 post transfer 1207. I had another draw this morning and should have those results this afternoon. I hope that these are good numbers and that we see a heartbeat when they do the u/s next week.

Tickingclock, i hope you are okay. my thoughts and prayers are with you for a happy future and a baby.

-hopeful dc

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Ticking Clock.. I am so, so sorry to hear about your negative... truly heart wrenching .. I hope you are doing ok... I am thinking of you...

And I too am so conflicted in this post.. I am so happy for HopefulDC -- CONGRATS.. how exciting.. but it makes me so disappointed to think of Gina and I only wish her next try is a successful one...

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Hopeful Dc

Congrats that is terrific news!!!!I am so happy for you.

Sorry my post is so late.. As I said our home computer has been down, my husband just picked it up from getting repaired. What day is your sonogram? Maybe you have more than one bundle of joy in there. :)
We were going to give all this a break after this last failed IUI attempt but decided to torture myself one last time.. My doc has me on injectibles this cycle, tomorrow I will have a sonogram to see how many and the size of my follicles. My guess is he will do the IUI one day next week if all goes well. I'd like to join you in your pregnancy journey so keep your fingers crossed for me.

Ps
karen, Snidy, and Baby4us

Thanks for the kind words & support it helps during these failed cycles-and gives me strength to try again..

Gina

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Tickingclock,
Just remember that this could be a long journey. You will have your ups and downs. Some things take longer than others.

When I did insemination, I thought for sure it would take, but on the day I was suppose to go in for the pg test, I got my A/F. First time in my life my period came on time. I was so disappointed and thought for sure this was the end for me.

I gave up, I wasn't even going to think about fertility crap again. A year later my fertility nurse called and asked if I wanted to do a IVF study for women who suffer Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, I wasn't going to do it at first but my husband said don't give up, you never know, this could work. So we saved up some money and went through with it.

The first try was succesful but I lost the babies very early in the pregnacy. I took 3 months off because I was heartbroken and I wasn't even looking forward to the 2nd IVF, I thought why get my hopes up when I know that it won't work. My mind and heart was not into it, but I thought I could do it one more time and if it doesn't work then I will adopt or live my life without kids.

Well, today I'm 10 weeks pg and going strong so far! I would of never thought in a million years this would happen to me, so my message to you and to the others is don't give up! Not everyone will get pg on their first try. Don't beat yourself up over failed IUI or IVF, it's sad and hard to deal with, but you have to think positive.

I wish you the best of luck on your journey,

Cindy

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Cindy

Thats exactly how I have been feeling... My mind and my heart arent in it anymore. After so many let downs its tough to get excited. You almost become numb to the whole thing, just going through the channels..and preparing your self for the next big let down.
I always say I have a better chance of hitting the million dollar lottery!!! Knowing that others felt the same way & are now blessed with a long awaited pregnancy gives me the strengh for tuesdays 4th IUI attempt. I hope maybe your luck will shine my way.. Keep your fingers crossed for me..
Best of Luck for you during your pregnancy & thanks so much again for giving me some hope..

gina

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Dear Cindy,

I am sorry that you had to go through soo much to get to this point. Personally, I am a bit relieved, but and still very nervous about the whole thing. I have my sonogram tomorrow to confirm the pregnancy and to see how many fetuses I am carrying. I am soo nervous. I also just found out the my younger sister was pregnant and she is in the process of a miscarriage. She already has two boys and no fertility problems, but the fact that this is the second time that she has had a miscarriage scares me. I makes the possibility soo real to me. I am trying to remain stress free, but this is hard when dealing with my difficult DH. He can sometimes drive me nuts and my patience is very short these days. Now hearing your story adds to the reality of the possibility of a miscarriage. I pray that the babies (if there are two) are both safe and survive all of this craziness.

Gina, my heart is with you. My best friend is also going through this as well. She has had both IUI and IVF. It is also frustrating for her and myself. I wish that all women could just have babies without the drama that comes with IUI and IVF. If you ever need anything, please let us know. I will do my best to keep you guys posted. You guys were there for me during the terrible two week wait. That time period is really torture! Its nice to know that you are not the only one in the world going through such a thing. I am very glad that I found this website and the nice women that post to it. You are all a God send...

-hopeful dc

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