Autumn Squirrels IVF Check In 12/21/17

[bonzo]

Welcome to the IVF check-in for December 21!

Check-ins will be every Monday (babyhopes) and Thursday (bonzo). If we've left you off the check-in, or if you'd like to be added or removed, please let us know!

This is a check-in for those who are doing IVF or FET. Please don’t hesitate to use this check-in for IVF/FET info and support even if you’re not currently cycling. If you are interested in joining, please fill us in on your cycle. Everyone is welcome. Also, please update us along the way!

Asterisks will appear by your name if you do not update us in a check-in. After four consecutive asterisks (2 weeks), you will be removed from the list. Don’t fret if you are removed from the list, check in again and we will add you back.

Once you get a strong repeat beta, congrats! We eagerly await your 3TIF Grad Check-In posts! We encourage you to intro on PAIF, and while here in the meantime, please consistently use warning tags in posts and siggies, and be mindful of your status, especially on 3TIF outside this check-in. To hide content behind a spoiler tag use (without the spaces) [ spoiler = Spoiler ] Hidden content here! [ / spoiler ]

QOTW: What is your favorite food for the winter holidays (Christmas, Chanukah, or another holiday you celebrate)?

Autumn Squirrel Image: imgur.com/vMO6VaV



BFP! Congratulations!
jaztastic , congrats! Have you had your beta yet?


BFN ((Hugs))


PUPO! Congratulations! Rooting for all of you!
hoosiermama76 , congrats on your transfer!
jense927 , congrats on being PUPO! FX your one sticks!


Cycle Complete (ER only/testing)


Between ER and ET


Stimming/FET Main Prep


Waiting to Cycle
fikafairy , congrats on passing your exam!
bonzo , still waiting
** babyhopes , hope things are going well, I miss you!
*** happyin14 , hope you're doing well.
* jacks , hope you're doing well!
sally , sounds like you have a good plan going forward.
skidevil87 , glad your surgery went well!

[bonzo]

Hey all! So with today the first day of winter, let's pick a new winter theme! Any suggestions? Once we get 3-4 suggestions, I will start a poll to vote.
My nomination: Arctic Foxes

[skidevil87]

bonzo, I'm just sitting here waiting for a period. by the feels, I think I ovulated yesterday- as the pain is usually pretty apparent. After this period, the next CD1 is when we start the FET of our lonely little embie.
I actually am easing back into the gluten free, dairy free, soy free diet after Christmas. So I am going to enjoy beer this weekend.

My favorite food is all food- but I am a lover of green bean casserole actually. mmmmmmm.

[jaztastic]

Went in for beta yesterday and the results were great. My nurse called and used the words "You have a very strong positive". 1150 for a 1st beta is pretty high. I'm praying that means both embryos took

[bonzo]

jaztastic, congrats! Please remember to use spoiler tags for betas.

skidevil87, you're almost there! I need to get back on the healthier eating too...after the holidays! Enjoy your beer this weekend!

[fikafairy]

*TW -loss/EDD loss mentioned*

I managed to have too many important things happen this week, and I'm feeling burnt out. First I passed the BCBA exam (found out late Wednesday) which is AWESOME, then I had the followup IVF visit for planning yesterday (Thurs), followed immediately by my annual work evaluation where I asked for a promotion (likely happening over the summer, maybe next year?), and then today we were dealing with some legal things as a result of our loss last year. Then all the madness of the holidays. So I'm basically an emotional whirlwind, not to mention today is the 1 year anniversary of the loss EDD. Her birthday (in Sept) is always going to be more triggering for me, but today it was a reminder of what she SHOULD be doing and should be here for.

*end TW*

I have a significant amount of weight to lose before we can start the IVF cycle, and that left me feeling pretty hopeless. Plus while my individual stats are good, the fact that we will lose approximately 50% of the embryos regardless of quality is terrifying me.

I'm starting a ketogenic diet as of Tuesday/Wednesday, to make the weight come off faster. I'm just overwhelmed generally speaking and can't seem to function right mentally lately.

QOTW: my favorite food USED to be stuffing. But lately I've been finding that the thing I go back for seconds for is the turkey with the gravy! I'm making my own turkey Christmas Day this year, so we will see if that holds up again.

[fikafairy]

jaztastic, congrats on the great beta!! Let us know when you get your second one!

skidevil87, I'm enjoying my last few days of wine and beer before going ketogenic next week. Enjoy yours!!

bonzo, my vote is huskies!!

[fikafairy]

I like this picture better...

[bonzo]

fikafairy, I love those puppies!

[hoosiermama76]

Hi, I’m just sitting here glad I have the distraction of the holidays. I go in for beta next Thursday. I could do it Wednesday but have a family party, and a negative would ruin that. I’m terrified of everything with my loss last year. I’m trying to be positive because it can’t hurt my chances. I love all the pictures.

jaztastic, congrats!

I need to lose about fifteen pounds and did a physical supervised ketogenic diet and lost a bunch.

My favorite food for Christmas is breakfast foods. I make a bunch of brunch foods:-)

[jense927]

**Trigger Warning Possible BFP**

Well I tested yesterday at 7DP5DT and got a real squinter just enough to keep my hopes up. Tested today and it is definitely more positive than yesterday but still pretty light for 13DPO. I am hoping it’s just a slow but steady grower and today I am happy for a Christmas miracle. Betas are Wednesday.

[hoosiermama76]

jense927, yay! That is wonderful. I’m at day 7dp5dt, and I have betas Wednesday, but I am putting it off until Thursday so I don’t get a phone call during a family get together.

[hoosiermama76]

BFN 😓

[jense927]

Dec 28, 2017 16:11:48 GMT -6 hoosiermama76 said:

BFN 😓

I am so sorry ((Hugs))

[jense927]

SPOILER: Click to show

Got the beta results today and betas are 62! Still very nervous that the level is low combined with slight red tinge on toilet paper yesterday (no spotting since tho). I go back tomorrow for repeat betas.

[bonzo]

I'm so sorry, hoosiermama76, sending you lots of hugs.

[sally]

hoosiermama76, I am so, so sorry. Hugs.