HOLY PROGESTERONE!!!!

Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:32 am

OK, so I remember the insane side effects last month, but I didn't think they started this early. My BBs feel like someone used them as a punching bag. They are so tender and swollen that even when my arm brushes by them it hurts. I have had some terrifyingly vivid dreams about gang violence and witnessing shootings and I've been up a lot through the night. Plus TMI ALERT skip this section if you choose: you almost forget how things slooooow down in the bathroom. Hello swollen gut. I need a good workout and maybe even some prune juice apparently. And DH is starting to get the itch and I'm like, "stay AWAY from me!!!!!" My progesterone is internal, so the last thing I want is...... Thank God I am on pelvic rest for another 10 days

Hang on!!!

Just got the embryo update call from my IVF clinic. Things are progressing nicely and we are on track for a day 5 transfer. They said 3 of the embryos are growing a little slower and are only 4 cell embryos and 5 are growing ahead of schedule (already showing signs of the compacting morula stage (which normally occurs on day 4, not day 3 where we are today)). The other embryos are between 6-10 cells which meets their goal for day 3. They also grade fragmention at this point. My clinic grades it from 0-3. Levels 0 and 1 are good and level 2 is not so good and level 3 is bad with a lower chance of producing a successful pregnancy. All of my little embies are level 0 or 1. We are still feeling guarded but are starting to get a little more excited!!!!!

Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:49 am

I'm so sorry to hear how much the progesterone inserts are affecting you, but I can also vouch how nasty they are. I had nausea and insane fatigue when I took them. It will level off at some point though, and it's doing its job if you can feel it.

In the meantime, put your feet up and rest up.

So happy to hear that all your embies are doing well so far. I'm so excited for you!!!
Transfer is just one day away, and I'm praying for a easy transfer and sticky babies for you

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Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:03 am

Sorry for the sore boobs those are just no fun. But on the bright side sounds like your embryo's are growing nicely. Hoping and praying you get your take home baby this time around.

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Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:12 am

So excited at the news of the babies! Not looking forward to any of those symptoms! ESPECIALLY fatigue!

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Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:32 am

I don't really mind the symptoms too much because I know it's all for the best cause possible! I'm just surprised to see the symptoms coming on so strong already!

Thanks for the good vibes and wishes ladies. I am so thankful to be able to share our journeys together!!! I am so ready for this board to empty out in the next 6 weeks!!! It would be amazing if we could all go through pregnancy together... I don't think it's too much to ask for after all we've been through

Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:37 am

Yay!! I just knw this is your month there is a sweet angel waiting for your love!!!

Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:12 pm

That is great news! Looking forward to seeing your beautiful BFP soon!!!!! So glad that your little embies are growing as they should!!

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Wed Dec 19, 2012 1:20 pm

YAY!! So excited about your embryos!!!

I can't imagine progesterone on steroids (ha!) - it's bad enough when my boobies hurt.

Can't wait to hear about your BFP and then great beta numbers and . . . . your take home baby (ies!).

Prayers for you in the coming days!!

Co-leader November 2013 DDC
BlueEyedHopeful@hotmail.com

Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:56 pm

ECSTATIC! We are gonna get em this time girl. With our awesome drs and great results this is def our month!

Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:45 pm

Thank you for posting this!!!!! I totally forgot about the side effects. I am on day 6 of Crinone. My body hates it, but I'm doing it anyway. Lets just say I shower regularly. I hope this is it for you!!!!!

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Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:54 pm

Glad to hear you are on track for a 5 day transfer!! I know this will be it for you and I hope the progesterone isn't too horrible. Those of us doing IVF and fertility tx will bear anything though for a positive

Erin ~~ Mommy to 2 IVF miracles!!
Payton Madison 6/23/04
Mason Christopher 11/29/12
&
A natural surprise #3 due late December 2013!

Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:58 pm

**Lurking** I am glad to see your positive updates!! Today is my last day of estrogen patches, progesterone vaginal cream, and progesterone shots! I know exactly how you feel! It is for all the right reasons! I bet you will be like me when you get your BFP in a couple weeks and embrace all your symptoms! I am the only pregnant person I know that loves when I have morning sickness (Although I never vomit)!

Just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers for your upcoming transfer! I pray that you have a sticky baby (or two)!! I will watch for your updates!

Missing our Angel Baby - 03/2010
Expecting our IVF Miracle!




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Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:49 pm

Congrats that is wonderful new praying for this to be your month all of our months even! Keep us updated!

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Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:51 pm

Everything sounds fantastic! (Except for the internal progesterone. I hated that stuff).
When I did IVF I had to use the progesterone shots in the butt. Let me tell you, those hurt! And I would get these knots in my butt afterwards! So sore!

But everything is soooo worth it in the end!

Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:16 am

Sounds very positive Kim!!!!!! Progesterone is an awful thing but after belly shots & countless ultrasounds & everything else it ain't so bad, eh? Hope those embabies keep on growing!!

*~ Melanie

http://luvnmysailor.blogspot.com
IVF:
#1 June '12 canxd day 6
#2 Aug '12 LEAP w/MFL and max stims, EPIC FAIL.
Break for eastern med/acupuncture
#3 Mar/Apr '13--Hoping, wishing, praying!
Come on, baby! We're anxiously awaiting you~!

Thu Dec 20, 2012 8:52 am

LOL Melanie- that's true!

Erin- you're totally right we will do anything!

Hopepray- I appreciate you sticking around and rooting for me. We were so shocked after the bad result last time. This whole process has brought me to my knees so many times in moments of prasie and devastation. I'm just hoping this one (or two) are SUPER STICKY and stay in there until they're fully baked in 9 months

Katie- They told me about the shots and my DH was like, "NO WAY!!!" He can't handle shots, and they told him he would have to give me the shots. Needless to say, I ended up with the inserts. If we have success this time, I think I'll switch to the 3X a day tiny pill insert that dissolves quickly.

Thank you all so much for your support! I can't believe the transfer will be here tomorrow! Time is really flying by this time. I am feeling good about this! All of us TTCers will be moving to (AND STAYING PART OF!!!!) DDCs in the next few weeks ladies

Fri Dec 21, 2012 7:13 am

LOL Melanie- that's true!

Erin- you're totally right we will do anything!

Hopepray- I appreciate you sticking around and rooting for me. We were so shocked after the bad result last time. This whole process has brought me to my knees so many times in moments of prasie and devastation. I'm just hoping this one (or two) are SUPER STICKY and stay in there until they're fully baked in 9 months

Katie- They told me about the shots and my DH was like, "NO WAY!!!" He can't handle shots, and they told him he would have to give me the shots. Needless to say, I ended up with the inserts. If we have success this time, I think I'll switch to the 3X a day tiny pill insert that dissolves quickly.

Thank you all so much for your support! I can't believe the transfer will be here tomorrow! Time is really flying by this time. I am feeling good about this! All of us TTCers will be moving to (AND STAYING PART OF!!!!) DDCs in the next few weeks ladies

Just noticed your ticker! We are testing about the same time. I am 3 DPO, and I am going to be testing in 10 days.... (because I am a POASaholic, may start at 9 PDO...through 13 DPO.

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Mommy to
Daniel Christopher 10/17/90
Sarah Emily 9/30/94
Isabella Brooklyn 5/12/08
Mariah Louise 10/26/09
Ethan Amir 6/9/11

Owner of http://www.makingmamasmilk.com
Delicious Organic Lactation Cookies to boost your supply

Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:42 am

My first blood test is 12/29.

Since we are both POAS-aholics, we can totally be early testing buddies. I think I'll try to wait until the day after Christmas to start testing because I know Christmas is too soon! It will be 9DPO for me and last time that was my faintest test. This time, they gave me a lot less HCG in my trigger shot, so I'm nervous I'll really get BFNs for a few days this time instead of the faint lines I had last time. So on 12/26, I'll be 10DPO and you'll be 8DPO. Do you think we can wait till then?