Shady Grove 2012!

[MrsJones]

Hello ladies. I went for my Beta today and the results are in BFP. I'm so excited I can hardly contain it. The number was 396 and I go in friday to see if it doubles. I'm so thankful to you ladies on here. You have been a tremendous amount of support and I am grateful for you all being here.

Dmags~ How did your beta go today?

Bestrn~ I hope you are doing well and getting plenty of rest. Im happy to hear that the heartbeat was nice and strong.

Saritabita~ You're next!

[dmags]

Mrsjones, Congratulations. You must be so happy; you're probably dancing around your classroom ... That is quite a Beta number! Do they have you going back on Friday for a repeat? BTW, how are you feeling?
My 3rd Beta today was 225 and I go again on Friday. After Friday, I hope they talk about an ultrasound...

[saritabita]

YEAH!!!!! I love the way this train is rolling!!! Congratulations MrsJones! I am sooooo happy for you! Three BFPs Two more to go! TSP and I will bring in the caboose! This is so great! I am praying for increasing BETAs for all!

[bestrn2005]

Mrs Jones, Congrats on your BFP!!!! YAY! So happy for you! Thats an early beta and quite a number! How is everyone feeling?

[TTStayPositive]

Hi Everyone! I haven't been writing but I've been checking to see how everyone is doing. I can't believe all the BFPs!!! I'm so happy for all of you! I know this next cycle will be the one for me & Saritabita

Question: I'm having a hard time giving up coffee. I can give it up after the transfer no problem but it's the in between that I have a hard time with. Anyone have any good suggestions for me?

[saritabita]

Well, if you are only doing one cup a day, you should be okay. I am not a coffee addict but I do drink a cup here and there between cycles but I am much more of a tea person. You can try decaf though or maybe do lattes instead. I don't know...

[chrstn]

Hello ladies! I am working on an IVF cycle at Shady Grove. I live in PA, so I go to the Frederick office. I started out there in the fall of 2009 and had 1 failed IUI. After going through that Dr. Esposito took a look at everything and decided it was not worth attempting that again, so we went ahead and tried an IVF cycle. I have PCOS and my husband has low morph (1%). I did my first IVF cycle in June 2010 and it was a success! I had my beautiful little girl in March 2011! So, when she turned 1 we decided it was time to go back and try again! I started my bcp on the 5th and hoping I can start my stims on the 26th. I'm doing the antagonist protocol again. As difficult as this journey is it is more than worth it. And as you can see I'd do it over and over again.

Congrats to those that have gotten a BFP and enjoy every moment watching and feeling your LO grow! For those that are going through a cycle now, where are you in your cycle?

[saritabita]

Hello Chrstn,
Welcome! I am getting ready to start an FET cycle in May. I am on week 2 of BC. So glad you joined us! We are in celebration mode with all the good news going on around here so just join in!

[MrsJones]

Hello Chrstn. Welcome to our lil group.

TTSP- I think as long as you just slowly ween yourself off you should be ok. Other than the coffee cravings how are you doing?

[dmags]

Hi Ladies. Welcome chrstn! Nice to hear your positive story. Mrs Jones - did you have your 2nd Beta? TTSP - what I did was I switched to half reg/half decaf. Then all decaf. Then I dumped it alltogether and haven't had coffee in months. Also, can you substitute some other drink at the regular coffee time - like maybe tea.
Lot's of positive vibes and prayers for you gals that will be cycling soon.
I have been doing well. Going for my first ultrasound on Thursday. Trying to stay in the moment and be happy and not worry too much about the cramping, bloating or twinging ovary!!
Enjoy your weekend. Rest, Eat well and take care of yourselves!