MJ: We are all "Now" people when it comes to IF. The waiting is the worst part.

I'm sorry you feel it is both of you that may have problems. I'm not sure what type of hocus pocus you did for this cycle, but maybe getting geared up for the next will help a little overall.

I did a lot of research and found my own mix of hocus pocus, and if it helps... copy away! I took CoQ10 (said to help at the cellular level and increase egg quality), Fish oil, pre-natal, pineapple for 5 days beginning day of transfer, kept warm after transfer, low dose aspirin throughout and still on it daily, acupuncture weekly and pre/post transfer, and circle bloom meditations (It's something to buy and there are sessions you do everyday that align with your cycle). I also had the hubby take CoQ10, daily vitamin and fish oil as well. We both stopped drinking and no caffeine. I did a lot of walking and yoga to help with blood flow. No idea what, if anything, helped, but I was expected to be a poor responder with not have great eggs. Other than over-stimming, the cycle went well and the side effects were kind to me.

Keep us posted on how things go. I'm thinking of you.

Thank you, Mrs! I didn't do any hocus pocus the last go round. The doc said we should have no problem. I've looked into COQ10 and I'll be getting that this weekend. I've also heard of DHEA, Maca Root, Vitamin D and wheatgrass helping with infertility in men and women. Have you heard of anything on any of these? I think it's just so hard to know what works and what doesn't but I'm willing to try and find out. I was already banned from caffeine towards the end of my cycle, so I figured there was no reason to go back to it. I told my hubby he has this weekend to get all the junk food and drinking out of his system because we are both going to be absolutely healthy the next go round!

Check with your doc before you take DHEA. It's pretty powerful stuff and can produce pretty gnarly side effects including weight gain, acne, and facial hair. It's supposed to be good for PCOS and women with DOR and honestly from the number of eggs you got, you may want to ask your doctor if you might have PCOS. 34 is a pretty huge number.

MJ: Like MRS, I've used a variety of supplements and additional medicines. I've been on DHEA, CoQ10, baby aspirin, prenatal vitamins, folic acid, prednisone, estradiol pills and cream, progesterone pills and cream, Lovenox ... all prescribed by my doctor and closely monitored. Your RE may decide to put you on some of these based on what he saw with this cycle. Hopefully he got a lot of good "info" from this last cycle that he can apply to your next one :)

Lil, waiting for the ultrasound is agonizing. While I was waiting for mine, one of my other DS friends said IVF is one long wait after another. I couldn't agree more!

MRS, I'm 7w4d. The symptoms aren't horrific compared to what I've heard from other people --- they're just bothersome and add to my tiredness. I talked to my nurse today, and she said that some of these symptoms (e.g., the fullness) will go away as I get pulled off the meds. She advised that I eat what I can for now and let the perinatologist handle figuring out how to get my my extra calories.

I love the image of you "feeding" your butt ice, BTW. I wonder if there's something to it ... ;)

Second ultrasound today went really well. I'll journal about it shortly, but the short of the long is that all babies continue to grow nicely :)

4dp5dt and losing my mind. I've had a lot of mild cramping and a few episodes of OHMYGODTHISHURTS cramping. The only other cycle I've ever cramped was my BFP cycle sooooo I'm really hopeful that this is working but I'm trying not to get too excited.

My last cycle, my period started at 7dp5dt. I figure if I can make it further than that I'll be in good shape, meaning if I don't start bleeding before my beta then I'm probably pregnant. Ughhhh I hate this part :(

Hang in there kD. I had some cramping after my transfer and I got a BFP so I am hoping that same for you! When is your 1st BETA?

How is everyone!??

Beta is a week from today! I'll be 11dp5dt at that point. And yes, updates please!!

Oh Deezy, hang in there! The TWW SUCKS, but you have 1 week left!!! I hope it goes by quickly. I hope these cramps are good news. Maybe the babies were having an implantation race and dove in like maniacs. Animals.

Lil: What's your next step? How far along are you?

MJ: Good luck with your appointment today! I hope you get answers and some great next steps. I'm thinking of you.

I'm doing pretty good! My third beta is Thursday, and everyday till then I have stuff going on after work so it occupies my brain. I'm not sure when this will be real. Maybe Thursday? Maybe US?

I hope everyone is doing well!

Hang in there KDeezy!! *HUG!! I am thinking of you and cheering you on in a BIG way my friend:0)

MRS I just spit coconut water EVERYWHERE. Animals!!

Tnt you're next love!! What does your timeline look like?

Hang in there, kD! I hope the cramping is PB&J duking it out over who gets to snuggle where!

MRS, it didn't become real for me until the U/S. And even now, at 8w, it still doesn't seem real. Maybe when they're crying in our arms?

Hoping Lil, Jenna, and MJ are doing well. MJ, let us know what your RE says.

I'm doing all right. The fullness hasn't been too horrible the last two days, so I'm hoping last week was just a bad week. If this rain ever lets up, I'm going to head to the store and pick up some ginger so I can make my own candied ginger. My director told us not to come in due to the weather, so I have free time on my hands! :)

Hang in there Deezy! You're doing awesome! :-)

I'm so happy that everyone's doing so great! I love seeing all the good news!

I'm doing pretty good minus that my AF started yesterday and I'm not sure if it's just me or what but this has to be the worst AF I've ever experienced. I'm definitely getting anxious for our appt. today. I'm really hoping we get some positive news or some hopeful news today. I cleaned out our fridge this weekend & I did food prep yesterday, so we can get back to a healthy routine. No more feeling sorry for myself emotional eating! I'll let you know the news once we get done. Keeping my fingers crossed!!

Oh, I hope everything goes well today, MJ! And don't be too hard on yourself. We do what we have to do to keep ourselves sane, even if that means splurging a little here and there. I know this because I bought family size bags of white cheddar popcorn and York peppermint patties right after my retrieval and devoured them both. :)

So far, so good. We still have 10 little embryos, and all but one are rated good. I'll get another update tomorrow when they do the biopsy and freezing. I'll keep you posted!

Glad to hear all of the updates. Sending good vibes to everyone!

MJ, some of my worst periods were the ones following a retrieval. Just take extra special care of yourself, and it will pass.

Jenna, glad your embies continue to do well. I'll be stalking you for a freezing update tomorrow!

Jenna: Happy to hear the embies are doing well!