https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:38:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/3#post-1817653 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 07:57:40 +0000 Sunshine1810 1817653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Great! I am glad that you have a plan! It's exciting to move forward!</p> <p>@sweetooth: You are definitely right! I don't think meditation sounds cheesy at all, I think it sounds like a great thing to do! I will try to make some time for that myself as well! Thank you for the suggestion. :)</p> <p>@Leialou: That's so exciting!! Keep us updated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/3#post-1817589 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 07:14:41 +0000 sweetooth 1817589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sunshine1810: Thank you! :heart: You know, I think it's one of the hardest things, trying to keep your hopes up during all of this, when each time you have a failed cycle it feels impossible to even open yourself up to that pain again. I found that meditation really helped me, and I'm trying to make space for it in my days again. It was nice to have dedicated time to quiet my mind, no googling, no negative thoughts, just focusing on good things. <i>(I know it sounds cheesy, and it's not for everyone...but I was searching for something that could soothe me during the emotional roller coaster.)</i> </p> <p>@bluestriped bee: I'm glad you were able to get in and start the process towards your first IVF. Take good care of you during these next few months. Get that body and mind ready to become a mama! It <i>will</i> happen :heart: </p> <p>@Leialou: I hope you and your husband learned a lot last night and can move to the next steps soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/3#post-1816591 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 18:17:51 +0000 BSB 1816591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Thanks! Exciting for you! Now you just need the DH to come home! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1816571 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 18:12:28 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1816571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got our packet from the clinic today! I'm anxiously waiting for DH to get home from work so we can open it. He's working late, of course! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1816568 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 18:11:19 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1816568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: hopefully one is all you need. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1816542 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 18:01:22 +0000 BSB 1816542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are moving onto IVF! The timelines are a tad longer than I had expected but still hoping that we'll be able to fit in, at least, one IVF cycle before the end of the year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1815775 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 10:48:23 +0000 BSB 1815775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: @FliegepilzHut: @AmeliaBedilia: @TheSwissWifeStyle: @sweetooth: @Sunshine1810: Thank you all. We are meeting with the RE this afternoon so I hopefully should have my next steps soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1815398 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 08:39:41 +0000 Sunshine1810 1815398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: Yay that's so exciting! I bet you can't wait to get started! Best of luck to you! :goodluck:</p> <p>@Leialou: YES!!!! That is awesome news! I am SO excited for you! Yay! :heart:</p> <p>@bluestriped bee: I am so sorry! :( I am really hoping one round of IVF is it for you! :goodluck: :heart:</p> <p>@sweetooth: Thank you so much! I am feeling well, I am just nervous. I am excited about IVF, but I am a lot more nervous about this round than I was with my first, probably because the first didn't work. I'm not quite as optimistic with this round as I was the first time around, which makes me sad. I am working on it though! I am glad you are making progress! I am excited for you!!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1815346 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 08:24:41 +0000 sweetooth 1815346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been checking off the list of things to do before we get to jump back in to cycling. Bloodwork, genetic testing, CD3 bw and ultrasound, and the next step is the saline sonogram. I have it scheduled for next week - not really looking forward to it. All I remember from last time is feeling like I was just gushing water everywhere at the end...I know, nice detail. But seriously, it was such a weird feeling. So far things are looking good - I hope that saline sono shows that we are all clear for take off.</p> <p>Also - little detail about getting back into the swing of things - the last time I did this was in the winter months. So I was always wearing socks and long sleeves. I thankfully thought to bring some socks to put on at the CD3 appointment, I'm not a fan of bare feet in stirrups, but I didn't think about a cardigan. I know it's no big deal to look like you've just gotten blood drawn. It's just hard because where I go for testing is right by where I used to work - so I always worry about running into someone. It was easier to conceal in the winter months... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1815333 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 08:17:50 +0000 sweetooth 1815333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: How are you feeling? Did you have your monitoring appointment? Tell your husband that you're taking care of the baby while he takes care of his arm :)</p> <p>@LindsayInNY: I hope you have a great time in Vegas. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way! :bfp: :goodluck: </p> <p>@Crystal: Good luck with your testing!</p> <p>@PurplePumps: I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. And stupid AF too. Hugs! Hope you get all of your start dates soon.</p> <p>@travelgirl1: Thank you! I hope the journey this time around is shorter. I'm trying to stay in a good headspace, but it's really crazy how feelings from last time are creeping in when I'm back in the RE office for testing. // I hope that everything sorts out with the work permits and that you can stay put with your fertility doctors. </p> <p>@alohaorchid: Thank you! Sending you luck and visions of happy Hawaii memories during your TWW!</p> <p>@Sunshine1810: I hope you're feeling well and that the week 9/15 is your best week yet :heart: </p> <p>@AmeliaBedilia: I love that you took notice of all of those little signs :heart: </p> <p>@lazypanda: Glad to hear that your acupuncture is working. I hope your husband's testing goes well. And as for the updates - they are kind of tedious but it's helpful to see the reminder of where everyone is at. Only update it if you have the time and want to do it though, no pressure!</p> <p>@GreenThumb: Good to hear from you! Moving is super stressful, and not to mention house hunting as well. I hope you're able to settle in soon and plan for your next cycle. Do you think you would stay put in WI for a few days after your next IVF? I'm curious how it works when your embryos are in another location.</p> <p>@Leialou: You're in! I hope this process is a good one for you and your husband. Good luck at your initial appointment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1815246 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 07:23:45 +0000 sweetooth 1815246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: hugs...I was really hoping that this was it for you. I hope your appointment goes well and you're able to hop into IVF as soon as you can. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1815133 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 01:45:07 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 1815133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: so sorry :-( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1815076 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:11:01 +0000 AmeliaBedilia 1815076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Big hugs! I said a prayer for you this morning. I hope IVF gets you your baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1815063 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 21:49:33 +0000 FliegepilzHut 1815063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Yay! :happy: </p> <p>@GreenThumb: We have 3...I imagine that's just 1 transfer, right? What about you (didn't you have a really big ER)? Hoping this next one is "it" for both of us! :goodluck: </p> <p>@bluestriped bee: Phooey. :sad: Take a little extra time if you need it. But I bet you'll be able to get started quite soon! FX for you! :goodluck: :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1814651 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 17:30:24 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1814651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I'm sorry. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1814595 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:54:49 +0000 BSB 1814595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My beta this morning was negative. :( :crying: Goodbye IUI and hello IVF. Just hard having to move on. Wish I didn't have to go to IVF. We are having our WTF appt tomorrow so maybe we can move to IVF this cycle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1814159 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:44:56 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1814159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GreenThumb: as an agent I understand difficult negotiations! So frustrating.</p> <p>@Mrs. Jacks: thank you! :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1814145 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 13:39:06 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1814145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: I'm so excited for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1813409 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:16:01 +0000 GreenThumb 1813409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FliegepilzHut: Hope you are doing ok. Wish it wasn't so for either of us, but it would be nice to have you as a cycle buddy! How many do you have frozen?</p> <p>@Leialou: Thanks! We are close on one, but having some difficult negotiations :wink: . It is so exciting that you are headed down this new path with donor embryos. I'm really hopeful for you!</p> <p>@PurplePumps: So exciting to get things started! Glad you had a really nice trip to FL! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1813361 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 09:00:30 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1813361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FliegepilzHut: I have no clue.</p> <p>@GreenThumb: I hope you find a home soon. </p> <p>I emailed the clinic yesterday since it had been a week since we emailed our application. The patient coordinator got back to me quickly and said she had mailed me a packet of paperwork. As soon as I get that back to her she'll schedule an initial appointment with the doctor. So it looks like we're in. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1813304 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 08:45:24 +0000 GreenThumb 1813304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lazypanda: Yes, it is possible to send the embryos, but my clinic doesn't recommend it. Luckily I can do all the pre and post monitoring/beta locally (just have to find a place that will do it) and then just go to my RE for the actual FET. They know me/my body the best anyhow, so I feel like I would have the best chance with them. We'll see... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1813257 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 08:31:03 +0000 lazypanda 1813257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GreenThumb: congrats on the new home! I'm sorry about your loss. :heart: Having to fly or drive to your FET sounds so laborious, forgive my ignorance, but is it possible to have the embryos transferred to a clinic in your new area? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1812784 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 20:32:29 +0000 FliegepilzHut 1812784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GreenThumb: Thank you! It's apparently been a rough couple of weeks on HB... :sad: Maybe our FETs will coincide this October or November! :heart: :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1812641 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:04:43 +0000 GreenThumb 1812641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi there! Its been about two+ weeks since we found out about the chemical pregnancy and a lot has been going on since then, so I've taken a long break from HB. We moved (which was totally crazy) and have been house hunting ever since. While I am definitely so sad to not be pregnant, there is some relief in the fact that it has been a really stressful time and that would have added a significant amount more. Since our embryos are now a plane ride (or two day drive) away and a lot of other things are up in the air, I'm not sure where we will get started on another FET again. I really hope for Oct or Nov. </p> <p>I'll have to catch up with everyone's updates soon. But, @FliegepilzHut: I am really so sorry to have hear about your loss. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1812314 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:04:53 +0000 FliegepilzHut 1812314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: Excellent! Hooray for having (at least some) IF coverage! :happy: :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1812098 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:41:31 +0000 PurplePumps 1812098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FliegepilzHut: Yup! Sounds about right. I just called and verified with the pharmacy that they have all the pre authorizations for the meds (estimated $0 copay on everything except the endomitrin which will be about $125, I'm relieved with that estimate) so the RE should be able determine start dates soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1811672 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:08:17 +0000 FliegepilzHut 1811672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: Very exciting!!!! :happy: Your ER will be sometime in early/mid-September, I guess? :goodluck: :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1811084 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 08:56:08 +0000 PurplePumps 1811084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just got back from FL yesterday. It was a nice trip but it was hard being around DH's brothers oops baby, and his sisters 2 first try did the trick babies. </p> <p>I'm on CD4 now, started BCP yesterday and did my day "3" blood draws this morning. My doctor does about 2 weeks of BCP, then my prescription list consists of Gonal, Ganirelix, Ovidrel, and Endometrin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1810743 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:57:20 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 1810743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: anxiously waiting to hear from you today! No pressure! :-). :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-87/page/2#post-1810722 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 23:49:15 +0000 lazypanda 1810722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alohaorchid: I hope tomorrow gets better for you and that you are able to find things to do to get through this TWW. :heart: </p> <p>@bluestriped bee: :goodluck: :goodluck: :goodluck: for your 3rd round of IUI. I hope this is it for you tomorrow! :heart: :grin: </p> <p>@AmeliaBedilia: FX for all the auspicious little signs that you've had this cycle! It is a super moon month too! :silly: </p> <p>AFM, I think I've O'd twice naturally this cycle, last Thursday, and now today! I think the acupuncture is working. :happy: DH has also scheduled his Kreuger testing for next week as a precursor for IVF. I'm also getting excited for my WTF/IVF consult next week! </p> <p>I was also wondering, but do you ladies like having the rundown of everyone's current status? I haven't updated it on this thread yet, as I notice that sometimes it does get very tedious. However, if it is helpful, I am not opposed to updating it. </p>