Your schedule sounds awesome, Deezy! I can't wait to hear how many eggies you get and how great they all do!

Do people really eat the pineapple core? Because if so, then you girls clearly have teeth made of cement. I gnawed on it the first day and said "screw it". I've done everything thing I have reads so far, except for that. It's tough, and unpleasant. So I just ate the pineapple as close to the core as I could. There was a line, and I drew it.

Jenna - I agree with Deezy, the slower you do the injection the less it burns. I did the majority of my cycle with my DH out of town for work too. We always want them there for support but after the first couple of days, it gets better. Right now, I'm thankful for do a freeze all, there is no way I could transfer by Monday. Hang in there!

Deezy - I'm getting so excited for you! If it makes you feel any better, I gained 7 lbs! Talk about depressing! Yes, I feel you on the dull needles! WTH! When I ran out of Follistim, they had to combine what was left in my cartridges and that needle wouldn't go in if my life depended on it! It's bad enough that we have to inject ourselves but to literally jab a needle in you is not ideal! I really hope you get to trigger tonight! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Thank you, Mrs! Ya, I'm definitely still really sore and really huge! I've been loading up on protein shakes (4x daily), Gatorade & water and I think I might be purchasing a box of cheez-its. I had them yesterday while I was recovering and they tasted delightful.

Thanks for the tip on injecting slower, Deezy and mj. I'll try it tonight.

How long does the soreness and bloating last after retrieval? And pineapple is for the transfer, right? Geez, I think I've got it figured out and then I come on here and feel so ignorant!

I felt better on the third day after retrieval. Gatorade or coconut water will help with the swelling a lot.

RE: pineapple...yes it's for after transfer. Yes the core is tough! It's easier to eat if you cut it into bite sized pieces. I also juice it. But I will say that my only BFP came after not being able to eat any pineapple at all because I was too sick to my stomach!

I take another 225 of Gonal F tonight along with 10,000 units of HCG! I hate knowing that after trigger I could POAS and get a positive. So depressing. Anyway, retrieval is at 7am on Saturday. Hopefully I'll get a 5 day transfer but who knows...my nurse said that only 5 of my follicles look mature. TWW officially starts on Sunday...crazy. It goes so quick once the meds start.

MRS I did eat the core of the pineapple!! Along with the pineapple at room temp. It was hard to eat but in my mind I said this is all going to be worth it I atebit the day of the transfer and 4 days after !! And Iam 6 weeks pregnant !!! I don't know if that helped but I like to think it did. And I read not to drink cold anything so I rank room temp water and room temp apple juice , hard boiled eggs, peanut butter bread but not to menu carbs. Hope this helps !!!! ********* Sticky Baby Dust to All!!!!!**************#

Jenna, it also helps if you let the Menapur sit for at least 30 minutes. Depending on my dosage, I'd actually let it sit for an hour sometimes.

I shoulda posted this sooner for you PUPO ladies, but it's not too late, right? I found this right before my transfer and followed it pretty well. I don't recommend the cayenne pepper bit -- unless you like your mouth to feel like it's on fire ;)
http://withgreatexpectation.com/infertility/sample-meal-plan-two-week-wait/

KD, Ganirelix needles are the DEVIL! A close second are Lovenox/Enoxaparin. I'm excited for Saturday to get here for you :)

Jenna: I think my bloat went away by around day 3. But I needed prune juice to move stuff along. After that, I felt fantastic! Hang in there! You're not ignorant, there are just so many tips and tricks. Do what makes sense to you. Point is to be healthy, happy, and treat yourself well.

Deezy: Happy retrieval!! I forget what my trigger amount was but it was NOT that high so that is great! I had to do a teeny amount so my levels didn't go bananas. A bunch more eggies will mature and you will have some good embryos to work with.

rb: I haven't been as good about only room temp things. I mainly eat only warm foods, but I do drink a couple cold things here and there. I'm actually quite warm though. Wearing a couple layers, keeping a blanket on, and low temp heating pad on my poor poor butt! So hopefully that is OK!

I had acupuncture yesterday and he said my pulse was strong and that was a good sign! AHHHHH!!! Should I POAS Sunday? It will be 8dp5dt. I just really want to be home with my hubby when we get whatever news. Is that too early?

I forgot my panty liner today. #IVFproblems

MRS 8dp5dt is not too early to test at all. You could still get a false negative at that point but whatever the test says is likely to be correct.

When I told my acupuncturist I was pregnant, she laughed and she she knew it way before I did. Why? BECAUSE MY PULSE WAS SO STRONG!!!!!!!! Your hip baby is totally chillin in your uterus right now!

Ahhh! I'm crying at work now. (Due to your Hip baby chillin' comment). Yup, doesn't take much. I hope I hope I hope!

I may test Sunday. Even if it's negative at least I'll get the sad days over with while I'm home. That way if Tuesday is bad news, I'll already be aware. And if it's good, then it will just be a bonus! I have one test at home that I may as well get rid of. If it's positive, I'm dropping $100 on the clear blue easy fancy ones and having a pee party! Then again, I may chicken out. I'm not a POAS-aholic. I'm actually scared to death of the tests. Too many negatives :(

Lil: Where are you? I'm stalking!!! I hope it went well this morning and you are doing OK!

I am here. Anxiously awaiting the results. I am at work and hoping to find out when my patients are gone. Cross your fingers and toes and arms, and, legs, and eyes....

Lil: EVERYTHING is crossed for you! Hoping and sending lots of good vibes! I hope they call soon so your aren't going crazy waiting. So happy your day is finally here!

YAYYYYYYYYYYYY!! I am freaking pregnant!!!!

Yayayayay!!! So happy for you!

Awesome! Congratulations, lil!

Congrats LiL!!!!!