molly: I just got mani today, guess I should have gone for the pedi too!! How's the 2ww going? I have been obsessing, Mostly due to the fact that I'm taking time off from work this cycle. Think I'll get a pedi tomorrow!!

Marcela: good luck on your transfer. I too had fragmentation. But, I'm not sure how that really plays into the big picture. What did your RE say about it? Are you doing bedrest? I'm so very happy for you!! I'm so glad you made it to transfer. Yah!!! You will join Molly and me in the 2ww tomorrow!!!

Aus: congrats on the fert report!! lucky 7!
When is ET?
someone asked about the pineapple earlier.. start eating the core the day of the transfer then for the next 4 days!!!
baby dust my friends!!!

My Re said that they aren't bad just not very good, about the same quality of the last cycle, but that is what concerns me, last time we didn't have anything to freeze from 15 embryos to 0 since I didn't get pregnate.

He did say that is a 50-50 chance so it can go eaither way.
I guess I'm just nervous that it would happend all over again.

We'll know more tomorrow. Baby dust for all and keeping my fingers cross.

Marcela: Best of luck with your transfer. Try not to worry about your embryos. Plenty of iffy/ok looking embryos turn into healthy pregnancies. Focus on resting and relaxing. Keep us posted,

Kldavis: I have also taken a break from work which I think it causing me to focus too much on the 2WW. I read too much about everything and am obsessed. It is hard not to! I am trying to schedule lots of things next week so I can distract myself. I am finished sitting in bed. I need to get out and do things.

Good Luck Ladies! I love having this group to check in with. It really helps...

Marcela~ Hope all is well today! Molly is totally right about the embies!

So about the pedi foot massage thing. I have heard the oppisite on it. Especially when rubbing the ankles and the heel. It actually makes the uterus contract... Who knows though I hear so many things Its a wonder anyone can get preggo and stay preggo the good ole fashion way.

AFM~ My butt is killing me. Last time around the PIO's were not a problem (till day 12 or so when I got a rash) But I had no pain or lumping at all. Now I have both. I am doing everything the same way I dont get it. Heat rub walk massage more heat, First wet heat wash cloth then I sit on a heating pad after... Its so bad. IDK how I will do this for 12 weeks.
Oh and I had a dream my first beta was a 817! OMG what I wouldnt give for that to come true.

Marcela: Good Luck today. Everything is going to go great.

Angie: Thanks for letting me know about the pedi. I will definitely skip that idea and just stick to my weekly acupuncture instead.

I know, I also get very sore from the prog. It feels like I have been on the stair master for weeks! I actually have to sleep on the opposite side of where I got the shot! I do a crazy thing before my husband gives me the shot. He thinks I am ridiculous but he also thinks it is hilarious. I put the vile in my bra/cleav for about 10 min prior to the shot. That way the oil gets warm and I can walk around and do things. OK, now you girls think I am nuts and am going to probably request I am thrown out of this group :-)

However, nothing really seems to help with the soreness after.

Angie: I hope your dream is true!!!! That would be amazing! I have a good feeling for you. When is your preg. test? Mine is next Sunday! The Super Bowl is either going to be amazing or depressing!

Enjoy a great weekend ladies.

P.S.....I think we need some good book/ movie suggestions for the 2 WW????

Molly- I think my beta will be the day after you but not sure. Ill find out tomorrow at et. Your so not crazy I think lots of us do that to warm up the oil. I did last cycle but since then I bought a heating pad so I just roll the heating pad around it. I also can't sleep on the side of pio..which stinks cause I always sleep on my left. Oh well preparing for a big belly when we can't get comfy no matter what!

I got two movies to watch for after er. New moon and the hang over. I seen the 1st but the other I figured would make me laugh and I was hurting to much to laugh after er. I will probably end up watching lots of trash tv and see what's free on demand!

Angie & AUS - Good Luck with your transfers tomorrow. I will be thinking about you ladies! Please give us an update as soon as you are feeling up to it.

I hope everyone is enjoying a relaxing weekend.

Are any of you ladies using assisted hatching to help your embryos along? I did not, I am concerned that maybe I should have asked for it. Just curious...

marcela: How did the ET go??? Did you get to see your embies on a screen when they did it? I did and I thought it was amazing!

Angie: Good luck with your ET. Hangover is pretty funny!! I think I have just about had enough TV... I'm ready to watch a baby story, fingers crossed!! Great Dream!! woo h oo!! I hope it comes true for you!!

Molly: a friend of mine who is also a therapist/counselor gave me a good book to read for the 2ww. It is called Have a little Faith by Mitch Albom. I'm not a big reader mind you, but I have read about 1/4 of it. Its pretty good so far. I wish someone would make a big hit movie about IVF, wouldnt that be cool? That would be some great thearapy. For now, I do watch adoption story because I am glad to see children placed with people who really want them. The show is about hope. I think I can relate to that the most when I am feeling down about infertility. There are some okay videos on youtube. Sometimes you might see something interesting.
Have you had any symptoms??
I had cramping for a few days,heartburn,and sore boobs. Now, I kinda feel nothing. So, the obsessing continues, just in a different way now.
Also, I got bad news about my other embies. I have none to freeze. They all arrested. I am soooo sad. That never happened in my other 2 ivf cycles, but I was 5 years younger then. It really makes me worry about the quality of the ones they implanted.
But, I am comforted in knowing that I did see them go in the uterus and I am hanging on to my faith and prayers.
DH just asked me how are all of you are doing and I gave him a quick update!! AWW he wants BFPS for everyone!!!
Sticky vibes for the 2wwrs
and baby dust to all

Aus: good luck on your transfer tomorrow!! Are you doing bedrest? how many are you putting back?
Sticky vibes to you!!!!

Hi girls,

I had my tranfer today everything went fine I got a picture of the 2.
we tranfered one 2aa and 1 2bb not excellet but I feel pretty good about them the doctor told me yesterday that their quality was about the same as last time but I feel that they are better. Last time we tranfer 2 early blastocyst that could'n even be graded, plus we still have 8 other embryos still alive but running a day behind. We'll know on Monday if is possible to freeze them.

I have to rest for 24 hours and after that I can resume normal activity, i think is the perfect day since it been snowing all day here in D.C.

kldavis:: I think I'll follow your movie pick not much to this weekend. Perftec for a movie marathon so far: the Soloist, Parents trap and sleeping with enemy, need to get yours.

Angie: Good luck tomorrow. We need tp pray taht you first beta is 800+. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow my friend!

Molly:Thank you and by the way the nurse told me today to apply heat 10 min after the shot to help to distribute the oil also to rubb it several times a day it helps to distribute and helps with pain.

Marcela: Congratulations on what sounds like a successful transfer. That is great news that you still have 8 embryos growing - I am sure you will have some to freeze. I hope you are still resting and relaxing. Please keep us posted.

How are the rest of you ladies doing?

Enjoy a great weekend and keep the updates coming. I won't have anything to report for another week. I have my preg. test next Sunday. Crossing all of my fingers and toes.

Marcela- so happy things went well for you. How are you feeling and when will your beta be?


I had my transfer yesterday and wasn't to great. We put back 2 5 day blast that were average. One was already hatching but RE didn't say this was a great thing because it is too soon for it to be. I had 4 more that were a little behind and begged him to put in a 3rd but he wouldn't. I cried my eyes out the whole time there. I really thought this cycle would have gone so much better at this point. How will I not obsess and be negative during this 1ww I have no clue.

Angie - try not to worry. First of all, do not give up hope with this cycle. Like I said before, MANY "average" embryos turn into healthy babies. Also, your other embryos still have a good chance of growing and maybe you can use them at a later date. Rest, try and relax and take care of YOU. I am crossing my fingers for you.

I had a rough day. I was in tears this morning convinced that my cycle failed. I guess I want to it work so badly that I am already getting a dose of how I will be feeling if it doesn't. I am trying to stay positive too.

Good Luck Ladies.