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Stims are here :)

Teradn — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:39:00 GMT

Well the UPS guy just dropped off my stim meds anf trigger. Waiting on the Vivelle dots, PIO, and doxy to get here tomorrow or so. Last BCP is Friday, hoping to start stims on Monday. So fingers crossed AF co operates:) Getting very excited! And its my 10 yr wedding anniversary!

Lil catchup and where we are at today!

Teradn — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:33:00 GMT

So I realize I hadn't updated after the prog dropping post. I did miscarry out lil girl on Aug 12th/13th. Had a D&C after hemorrhaging and her HB was not found. Fast forward two years , Dec 2009. I took a test to rule out being PG two weeks before our intake appt to go for IVF #2. And I was PG. Seems I ovulate every 9 yrs in Dec. Had baby boy #4, Saywer Lucas. Sweet lil bugger.

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SL (June.2009): 23 weeks pregnancy reading - Predicted: Girl
Gender: Girl

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Gender: Girl

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Actual: pregnancy test (+)
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Girls are two!

GreenZelda — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:58:00 GMT

Just an update that the twins recently turned two.

They are doing great! So is their big brother, who is now six.

A little about the girls - Baby A is still a bit bigger, chubbier and louder. She is a bit of a cuddler and likes to suck her thumb. But watch out because she can get really cranky! She ends up spending the most time in timeout. She sings the most and enjoys having books read to her. She's generally friendly, but can be a little cautious and shy with strangers.

Baby B is a little sweetheart. She's extremely clever and learns a lot quickly. She knows all her colors and can count into the teens. She also knows 'big' from 'small' and is rather fascinated by it! lol She also knows shapes and can identify them consistently. She has a soft little voice. She is very curious and not scared of much. When we go to the park, she will zip right off to chase squirrels and birds. lol!

DS is still a wonderful big brother. He plays so well with the girls and helps us with them. Generally he is very patient and tolerant with them. Occasionally they annoy him by taking his favorite toys or fiddling with the TV when he is trying to watch. Overall they tend to have a lot of fun together.

So overall, family life is going pretty well. Although our house can get pretty noisy sometimes, lol.

DH and I both continue to work full-time. So the girls are in daycare all week. They seem to really enjoy it there. DS goes to an after-school program at the local YMCA. That has worked out really well.

As shown in my avatar, I am currently doing an MBA. I did the GMAT when the girls turned one and started school last fall. I am studying part-time and will graduate in the spring of next year. This period is very busy for us so I will look forward to that!!! lol My favorite classes so far have been Strategy and Competition, and Marketing (I was surprised). I am finding the learning experience interesting and rewarding, and it has improved my business understanding and professional confidence. So totally worth it so far. Although, work, family and studying is about the max I can handle (especially without help or family near us), so I will be glad to finish! lol DH is doing great doing family duty alone when I am not available. He's really supportive of my career. He says we are 'betting on the right horse'. lol!!

Bottom line - we love our family and are thrilled with our outcome. My GD/EGD days are way over, and we rarely think about that period any more. The girls seems to be doing great, totally normal, so we usually forget how we came to have them. I'd totally encourage anyone down the HT path if they feel it is right for them. It's worked out so great for us.

Still here!

GreenZelda — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:37:00 GMT

Yay, seems I can still make new posts even without Gold. Again, I *paid* to renew my Gold membership, but it was not processed.

Just pleased I can keep up with my blog. Yay!!!

Might be my last blog post - unable to renew Gold membership

GreenZelda — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:05:00 GMT

Sigh.

My Gold membership expires on May 23 (next Monday). I've been getting the automatic renewal reminders from Maureen-bot, and actually did renew my membership via Paypal last week. Unfortunately, as many of us have seen, the renewals and new membership requests are not currently being processed by IG / Maureen. Yes, I knew I was probably spending $12 for nothing. But I wanted to at least try! lol

ANYWAYS - all this to say that if I understand correctly, I'll no longer be able to make or read posts on my blog after next Monday. I *hope* my current blog will stay here for those people who still have Gold access (maybe I just won't be able to see it myself).

Of course I can still access the regular (non-Gold) IG, so I'll still be on the MS/PGD High-Tech board.

Hopefully either I'm wrong about my blog access -OR- my Gold renewal will get processed so I don't lose access to my blog.

Either way - it's been wonderful keeping my blog, and I hope you've all enjoyed following my journey. I sincerely hope I don't have to say goodbye to maintaining my blog here, but just in case, I've backed up all my posts to my computer for my own records.

BTW, the girls are doing great! Soo cute and getting so big. Almost 14 months now. Talking lots and getting ready to walk! They love their big brother, and he loves them too. DH and I have been thrilled with the outcome of this process.

Hugs and take care,

Girls are one year old

GreenZelda — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:52:00 GMT

The girls recently turned one. Thought it may be a good moment to post a little update on how thing are going.

In a nutshell - quite good! I went back work when they were 6 months old (Sept), then DH took over the parental leave. My sister stayed on to help until ~Dec. So we've been managing on our own since January. DH himself has been back at work for awhile already. The twins have been in daycare since ~Feb. It's the same one DS went to, the staff is wonderful there, and the girls seem to enjoy it.

People I run into tend to assume that life is sooo difficult wlth 3 kids, especially with twin babies, but as I explain - we've built a structured schedule, and everything seems to flow well. As long as no one is sick! In that case, logistics can get messy. We dread anyone being sick. lol

When we take the kids out, we get stopped regularly by people who want a closer look at the girls, or to talk to/about them. It tends to be mostly older ladies or older couples. Unless we're in a hurry, I'll always stop to let people interact with our kids - I think it's great for socializing them. DS is super chatty and likes the opportunity for attention, and the girls seem to love it too.

DS has turned out to be a wonderful big brother - usually very helpful and protective. He plays with them often (he seems to actually enjoy it!) and will keep an eye on them for short periods in another room if we need him to. He's now decided he's old enough to lift them, so we let him carry one out of the stroller sometimes when we get home from being out.

The girls are different in appearance and personality. Baby A is a little larger, louder and looks more like her dad. She likes to sleep and is often content to just suck her thumb and hold her blanket. Her favorite book is a picture book about kitties. She's been the first to pull-up and stand. Baby B is a little smaller. People say she looks more like me. She is super active and curious. She scoots around and wants to investigate everything! She pays very close attention to what people are doing - she's very interested. She can emulate facial expressions and sounds quite well. She was the first to speak - she can say 'banana' and 'clock'. So cute!

Oh yeah - and I did get their ears pierced! lol DH wasn't so keen on it, but made a nice surprise announcement one night by agreeing. I think it looks so cute.

Meanwhile, the girls are still wearing hand-me-downs from our friends, I don't think it's worth it yet buying too much new/special stuff since they are growing so fast and tend to stain all their things anyways.

In short - we love having the girls, and we are actually glad we ended up with twins. They have added so much to our lives. Yes, sometimes it seems a lot of work, but most of the time it's great and we love it. My GD is long gone, and I love finally having daughters. We are glad we tried the HT path. Actually, I usually don't think about how we got them, except for the times people ask if they are natural or IVF and I say... natural. lol

Part of me wants them to hurry and get bigger, so they can be more independent, but part of me is trying to also enjoy their babyhood, because it's so sweet (and is my last time). One year is such a cute age too.

Anyways, everything is going well for now, let's see what the future brings!

I'm 30 weeks pregnant with a .....

PippiLongstocking — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:36:00 GMT

girl!! After 3 failed hig tech attempts it happened. No MS, no PGD, no swaying- just the plain old-fashioned way! I'm going for my 3D/4D u/s today and can't wait to see her little face. I'm thankful evey day that despite all my setbacks- my dream came true. I'm trying so hard to enjoy and savor this pregnancy (despite the backache, leg cramps, etc.) as I know it will be my last. It's a bittersweet thing. I just wanted to post this to give hope to all of you that high tech doesn't work for. Good luck!

Surgery - Before and After pics! (warning - visible body parts) :)

GreenZelda — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Okay, so if you read my last post, you'll know I underwent two procedures a few weeks ago. They were abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and mastopexy (breast lift - no implants).

Some of you contacted me to request before and after pics. You know I'm all about sharing the journey, so here they are! (I even created tables in HTML to compare the images! lol)

For context, I am 5'5" and was 123 pounds the morning of the surgery. I am currently 121 pounds. So I'd say I lost 1-2 pounds with the surgery, and 1-2 inches from my waist (due to removal of sagging/excess skin and tightening of the abdominal muscle wall).

Please note that IMO, abdominoplasty is not a weight loss solution. It is designed to remove excess/damaged skin You need to be at or near your ideal body weight for best results. I had to do all the hard work of losing my pregnancy weight *before* I'd allow myself to have these procedures. You need a stable body weight for best results. Also, make sure you are done having kids first! lol

Before the surgery:

5 weeks after the surgery:

Note that the side 'after' pic was taken a bit further away than the 'before' one, so keep that in mind when comparing the two. lol Thanks to DH for taking these photos. Of course my body is not restored to exactly what it was before I ever had children (those days are *long* over), BUT - I do feel pretty and relatively jiggle-free, which is great.

BTW, here is a photo with underwear on so you can see how the incision is "hidden" under typical clothing:

Also, just for fun - here is a photo of me in Feb of this year at 34 weeks pregnant with the twins (I delivered a month later). Ah, the fond memories (not!) lol As you may have heard me say, I gained 80 pounds with each of my pregnancies and had to lose ~50 pounds afterwards both times. Sucky!

Okay, so I think we've seen more than enough of me now!! lol

So what I am loving about the surgery:

- Clothes fit normally again, yay!
- Perkier breasts, yay!
- Bras are optional, amazing!! lol
- I didn't lose any nipple sensation (whew!)

What I am not loving:

- Healing has seemed a slow process, although my surgeon says I bounced back unusually quickly (I think that's due to my habit of walking so much!)
- Slight nipple & breast asymmetry
- Lingering swelling of the abdominal flap above the pubis (surgeon says this is normal and will last another month or two)
- Skin puckering at a few areas on the abdominal incision
- Belly button has an "unnatural" shape (apparently this is a common occurance with tummy tucks)

But overall, I'm pleased with the results. I love feeling normal in my clothes again! I think I will even try bikinis again at some point! lol

I am also hoping the remaining pregnancy stretch marks (lower abdomen now) will continue fading. They are still a bit brownish from the pregnancy.

BTW, in terms of healing, I'm a good ways along, but the scars will take months more to fade, and will never be gone completely. There is also still some swelling near the lower abdominal incision. Did you realize you have to wear a medical girdle 24/7 for a month post-op?? Fun! lol

Oh yes I did!! (Abdominoplasty and Breast Lift). Oh yeah, and the girls are 7 months now too, lol.

GreenZelda — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 22:32:00 GMT

Well, normally these entries are all about the twins, but this one is about me!

Some of you may have heard me mention in passing that due to the ravenges of pregnancy (esp with the twins), I planned to investigate having an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and mastopexy (breast lift - no implants). Well - once I lost all the pregnancy weight this summer, I booked a few surgical consults, made my decision, and recently had the actual surgery!

So now I am home in recovery mode. And yes, it's painful. The breasts are fine, but the abdominal area is really quite sore. It doesn't help that I've done both some vomiting and coughing - which yielded major stomach pain. I hope I didn't damage anything! Anyways, I think I'm on the mend now, my appetite is back, so that is a good sign.

I had the procedure done at a small local private surgical hospital - the service was great. Although they kick you out by 10 am the next morning! lol

Yes, it was fairly expensive (esp just having paid for the girls' cycle last year) - but I had savings set aside for it. I figured... I'm only 32, now I'm done having babies, and still want to look good in my clothes. I had lost all the pregnancy weight, but had some bad stretch marks and excess/drooping skin in both areas, so just decided to have it removed!

I'm still all gauzed up, so I don't really know yet what the results are like. And of course there will be permanent scars. Apparently, full results will be seen at ~1 year.

Anyways, since I consider this surgery related to my HT journey, I wanted to share about it here.

So now I have a few weeks of rest to look forward to. DH is still on parental leave, and my sister is still here to help with childcare, so I really can just focus on healing.

PS - Girls are doing great! They are onto solids, can roll around like crazy, and even sit up pretty well. They each have distinct little personalities, and we find them so cute. DS is wonderful with them too. Very nurturing, and he loves to entertain them, which is very helpful at times as one might imagine. So everything continues to go quite well for the moment! :)

ETA - I've shared surgery before and after pics here (warning - body parts are visible, lol).

Male Fertility Supplements, sperm, gender selection

Dr. Potter — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:19:00 GMT

I have been getting a lot of questions about male fertility supplements and whether or not they work or are worthwhile. Although there are many different formulations currently on the market, the key ingredient common to most of these is some form of L-carnitine. Many studies have been published to demonstrate acetyl-L-carnitine improves sperm motility, some show an increase in count and volume as well(1)(2)(3)(4). Researchers at the University of Rome led by Dr. Andrea Lenzi demonstrated in a placebo...(read more)

Frustrated

Lillylolly — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:03:00 GMT

Just got my beta back @ 17dp5dt. 206. ARRRHHH I am going to lose my mind. I am SO frustrated with all of this. I am going to meet with a Consultant on Friday. I have no idea what they are going to tell me and assume they will have me 'wait it out' for a few more days/weeks IDK. This SUCKS :(

A little bit of good news...

Lillylolly — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:34:00 GMT

Lori emailed me yesterday afternoon to tell me that she had the results of my 3rd frozen GSN embryo that went back for re-testing. Well, it came back as a PERFECT XX!! It is also a Hatching Blast! I am SO happy right now, I could cry .

So, out of my 11 embies that went to GSN, I had a total of 5 GSN normal XX embryos. I still can't believe it. Maybe this *will* be my cycle? Just in a FET.

My "Snowbabies" (as dh & I are calling them) are:

1 x Hatching Blast

1 x BB Blast

1 x Early Blast

The day we left LA, I had my DH take a pic of the building HRC is in so I can look at it and think of those little frozen embryos. If I knew how to post a pic I would attach it to this blog post.

Another Beta draw..

Lillylolly — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:08:00 GMT

I got my beta back today. 118 @ 15dp5dt. It is still rising. *Sigh* I go back again on Wednesday for another blood draw and ultrasound. If the hcg is still rising I will be referred to a specialist, whom I presume, will be discussing my options and next move.

I am so frustrated by this. I just need some answers.

:(

Lillylolly — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:56:00 GMT

I thought I ought to update my blog with the happenings of the past week. It has been a very tough week and I am left with all sorts of questions.

2dp5dt: I experienced much lower back pain and had cramping on and off.

3dp5dt: The cramping continued as did the dull lower back pain.

4dp5dt: The cramping became much worse and it felt like I was just about to get my period. I was really worried but spoke to a nurse who said that cramping was completely normal after IVF.

5dp5dt: We arrived back to the UK and I tested. BFN

6dp5dt: I didn't test this day but I felt 'pregnant' with many of the early symptoms I had with my last 2 pregnancies (DS & the ectopic).

7dp5dt: I tested again with a FRER and a tiny, tiny, shadow of a line appears around 12 hours after I tested. I only noticed as I held it up to a candle. I assume it is most probably an evaparation line.

8dp5dt: Still feeling crap so tested on a whim before I went to bed. A little pink line appears - only a sliver of a line.

9dp5dt: Tested again and yes, there is a second line. Sadly, I was not jumping for joy as I knew that a faint positive so late in the game rarely ends in a viable pregnancy.

I had my first beta draw later that morning and it came back at 33. Many tears as although it is positive, it is very, very low.

10dp5dt: Blue veins very noticeable all over my wrists, hands and chest. Feelings of nausea.

11dp5dt: I tested again and the second line was a little darker than the previous, but still very faint.

I had my 2nd beta draw today and it came back at 56. That little ray of hope: shattered. Although It did not double, it did increase. Sadly, it is looking more and more like another ectopic. I am feeling so angry and just so, so sad. I had 2 perfect opportunities at IVF, transferred a total of 4 XX embryos and my body, my fallopian tube, has let me down. Those little embryos wanted to stick, they wanted to implant, but my body let them implant in the wrong place. I am so angry. Why is this happening to me?

1dp5dt...

Lillylolly — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 01:05:00 GMT

1dp5dt...Crampy! Very crampy and beginnings of a sore lower back (although probably from all the lounging on the bed LOL

Transfer Day!

Lillylolly — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 04:30:00 GMT

I had my transfer this morning. We transferred TWO GSN Blasts (one starting to hatch) and we have TWO GSN Blasts frozen!! They are also retesting a Hatching Blast so we might end up with 3 frozen. I am so happy right now, I cried when Dr Potter told me we had 4, I am in total shock.

I am back at the Lodge resting up and praying beyond belief for those two tiny pink beans. Thank you everyone for your prayers and positive thoughts. I am so, so grateful

Oh, and out of my 11 ALL were girls! Can you believe that? Good old Microsort!

I think I am going to start testing at 5dpt - which will be Friday!!

ETA: I forgot to mention we stopped at McD's on the way for an infamous 'Egg McMuffin' :)

Day 3 Report

Lillylolly — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 04:31:00 GMT

I am happy to say that we have 11 off to GSN! My transfer is set for Sunday. Hoping, praying and thinking positively for 2 perfect girls. Grow embies, grow!

Day 1 Fertilization Report

Lillylolly — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:48:00 GMT

Out of our 31 eggs retireved only 16 were mature. I was expecting this as I did have a number of smaller ones lurking around. Out of the 16, 12 have fertilized. I think they were watching a 13th one but it may or may not be joining the party. Lori tells me they the 12 are looking excellent. Of course, this is double what we were working with last cycle so I am happy. I am only asking for two perfect girls! Not too much to ask for really.

The good news is that my E2 was a little over 3000, so not quite as 'at risk' of OHSS as I thought.

ER

Lillylolly — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:45:00 GMT

I am happy to report that we got 31 eggs at ER! I am back at our hotel resting up. I am in quite a bit of pain - very much more than last time. I am hoping it doesn't last too long.

1st u/s at HRC

Lillylolly — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 02:38:00 GMT

We arrived in LA late last night and I had my first ultrasound at HRC this morning. Everything looked great and I was given instructions to trigger one day earlier: so tonight!

It looks as though I will get at least 20 eggs so I was given the OHSS talk and instructed to drink Gatorade and increase my protein and salt intake. This is a huge difference to last cycle where I only had 9 retrieved, therefore, I will be triggering with only one Ovadril injection (in the tummy).

ER is planned for Tuesday, 19th October, with ET on Sunday the 24th. Everyone is feeling confident and I am feeling so positive about everything. We are going to use GSN and I am hoping that we have at least 2 girlies to transfer. As my next baby will be my last, I told Dr Potter I am secretly hoping for twins :)

I will update again after ER.

P.S I met up with the lovely cars3uk at The Lodge this morning- it is so comforting knowing that other UK girls are around. I am hoping we all get our Summer 2011 babies...

Ultrasound & Bloodwork Day 6/7

Lillylolly — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:59:00 GMT

I had my 3rd and final ultrasound in London this morning. I am feeling very bloated, despite drinking 3 litres of water per day!

The results: My lining is measuring nice and thick at 12.6mm

Right Ovary: 4 follicles between 9-11mm, 2 follicles at 12mm, 4 follicles at 13mm, 2 follicles at 14mm, 3 follicles at 15mm, 1 follicle at 16mm, 1 follicle at 17mm and 1 follicle at 18mm.

Total of: 18

Left Ovary: 10 follicles between 9-11mm, 1 follicle at 13mm, 1 follicle at 15mm and 1 follicle at 17mm

Total of: 13

So, a huge difference from Wednesday! Although, interestingly, my left ovary is being just as lazy as last cycle. I wonder why?

My E2 came back at 6887 (in the UK measurment). Converted, it is: 1913

We fly out tomorrow and I will update again when I can. I have such a great feeling about this cycle.... Long may that feeling continue LOL

Ultrasound & Bloodwork Day 4/5

Lillylolly — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:25:00 GMT

I had my 2nd ultrasound this morning - after 5 days of stims (although I take that 5th dose tonight, so really, only after 4 days). I am feeling fuller and I found the ultasound slightly uncomfortable.

Results: My lining is excellent and measuring 11mm.

Right Ovary: On the right side I have 5 follicles that are between 3-6mm and 3 that are 10 and one that is 14mm.

Left Ovary: I have 4 follicles which are between 3-6mm, 4 which are 10mm and one at 15mm.

The u/s tech seemed confident that everything looked great. I am still waiting on my E2 results and will update when I hear back.

ETA: My E2 am back at 3011 (which is 820 in the US measurment). I have heard back from my nurse and my Gonal-F is being dialed down to 225 tonight then 150 tomorrow.

Baseline Ultrasound...

Lillylolly — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:49:00 GMT

I had my first U/S this morning - just as AF arrived (yay!). The tech was lovely and remembered me from my first monitoring appointment back in April.

I can report that my uterine lining is thin and 'A Grade' and I am happy to say that I have 10 follicles on each ovary. All are measuring between 3-6 mm. At this pont last cycle, I had 15, of which 9 were on my right and 6 on my left.

I am waiting on my blood results (E2) and will update when I hear back.

All in all I am happy. I will now wait to hear back from Lori before starting stims tomorrow night.

ETA: My E2 came back at 176 which, once converted to the US measurment, is 49. I have been given the go ahead to start my Gonal-F & Menopur tomorrow night. Yay!

Acupuncture session booked

Lillylolly — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:02:00 GMT

I have booked an acupuncture session at HRC for before and after ET. I have heard great things about the benefits of acupuncture so I am going to give it a try. The sessions cost a total of US$400 - payable cash on the day.

The acupuncturist has recommended I eat lots of fresh pineapple and avoid cold drinks/ice leading up to ET and during bed rest. I had read this before but I was interested to hear her recommend it.

Next thing to do is book travel insurance...