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Cocoa yes please try to avoid dwelling on it. I know it's easier said but I believe in your little embryo and you have to believe in it too.

I actually started af on Labor day so I'm trying to schedule inseminations this month. My gf and I, well it's still complicated, but I'm okay with whatever happens. Motherhood is my priority and of she as a mother can't understand or accept that it's fine. She doesn't have too. Learning to align with the cycles of life.

Hey girls. Sorry I've been Mia.

Kungfu - - keep updating us! Love hearing abt your progression.

Cocoa - I am so. So so sorry. We are here for you and like storm said, I want to give you a hug right now. Are you almost done with the 2ww? Any updates? I know the feeling of being cranky from all the drugs and hormones.. The waiting... The mind games. Stay strong, we are in this together.

Storm - you're so strong. I applaud you for being so determined. Are you going to keep trying this month?

I am on day 8 now of my new cycle. I am going for iui on day 14. Today my doc put me on estrogen cream to thicken my lining, and also on some injectables for my lining. Keeping my fingers crossed..... It's no fun injecting yourself everyday.

Primadonna - good luck with your injections. Now mine are over for this cycle I remember them fondly but at the time I hated every minute of it.

I'm feeling much better about the whole situation now, not only because my bloating has gone down and my clothes fit again, but also because I have faith in this little embryo. I've named her Hope and I will believe in her right up until I am forced not to. She can do it!!!!

I am not meant to test for another 7 days - No idea how I am going to manage that. I've read some people get a bfp 5 days after transfer (which would be Saturday for me) so I might try then.

Thanks Prima, oh yesss! This is just to strengthen me for motherhood. I can't give up on my babies, even before their existence I can say "your mama believed in you." As a mother you have tough times when you want to give up, so this is just a parenting challenge for me. And I'm not backing down. But I will be more at ease this cycle. I don't want to pressure their little spirits to enter my body, I want them to feel welcomed.

Cocoa I'm so glad to see you in a brighter frame of mind. You keep that energy going, Hope loves your encouragement!

Coco- that is such a sweet way. I like Hope. I have faith in hope also, Im happy that you feel a bit better.

Good luck with your cycle Prima. I cannot imagine it is very fun, but hopefully it will be very much worth it for you.

Storm I agree with Prima, I think you are very strong. and I am sure they will stick when they are supposed to.

It is strange but I always had a very strong sense for a maychild. I think I even sayd to my DH last may that I bet we would conceive in august because that would make it a maybaby. I think a maychild would fit very well into our family as strange as that may sound. Somehow it looks like I am always surrounded by scorpios, taurus, virgos and gemini and I somehow would almost find it weird to get pregnant with a child that is not some of those elements. hehe

As for me, I wanted to just check up on you girls to see how you were doing.
I am still waiting for the first appointment, I will still have to wait two more weeks.

This morning I got my first wave of real nausea with vomiting and everything, so I guess that is starting to kick in. I also cannot really look at food and Nothing sounds or looks tasty. So I guess i will go through the next months forcing me to eat healthy without any appetite. Also I have barely been able to do anything but sleep for the last two weeks.

But, I guess I am greateful for all those symptoms and my DH is heaven, so kind.

Hi Ladies, Hope you all had a lovely weekend? My DH was out of town so I spent the weekend with my dog going for long walks and cleaning the house and thinking. I can't believe I've managed to stay so positive about this experience. I even started spotting on Saturday night and thought to myself that it was hope the embryo saying 'Hi' - god I'm sounding like the crazy IVF lady. The spotting is still here but its really really really light and has been black and brown but never red (or even close). I've also not had any cramping which the hospital has said is good and not to give up until you cramp and get red blood. I did have some pinching feelings in my right side on Saturday afternoon but it didn't feel like AF cramps, has anyone ever had this?

I'm trying not to symptom spot too much as I have no idea what could be pregnancy related and whats just a side effect from the drugs.

Kungfupanda - sorry about your nausea, I read somewhere that eating crackers before you get out of bed in the morning helps. I've no idea if this is true though.

Prima - How are you feeling about your IUI? Is it on Wednesday?

A xx

Yes! I would love some buddies! I am 9 dpo today. Anyone have ovulation spotting? I am just curious. Currently, I feel very mild AF symptoms. I am very bloated and uncomfortable. Tender breasts. Mild cramping at times. A few times this week I had some light yellow CM (no infection). Anyone else have these symptoms?

Hi Ilanalatorre, welcome to the group. I've experienced ovulation bleeding in the past. It wasn't much - like a pin prick amount of bright red blood.

AF is here. IVF has failed. We don't have any frozen embryos either. No idea where to go from here, not sure I can face all this again.

Cocoa - i am so so sorry about AF. I am sorry that all I can give you are my words but please know that if i could i would be right there next to you and holding you and giving you a big hug.we are all sisters in this and i am hurting for you too.
take some time off, and start fresh. i know its the most annoying thing to be told but unfortunately i feel that that is what i will do if my IUI fails this round. ttc is very stressful physically and mentally and on the marriage. stay strong, and never give up because i really believe that if its not ok, its not the end.
what are the options given by your doctor? is it an option to go through egg harvesting again soon? how soon can you do it? maybe the next round will produce better follicles that are suitable for freezing. take some time and think about it. if you need to sound off any ideas, we are here for you. so much love for you.

kungfu - i remember the morning sickness. it was like a permanent 14 week hangover. haha. ENJOY IT hehe. some people say ginger helps but honestly nothing helped me....

storm - how are you feeling? when are u going to try again? this cycle maybe? keep us posted!!

welcome Ilana! ive had ovulation bleeding as well on the day of O itself but otherwise no.. good luck!!!!!! when are u going to POAS? i am an addict haha so i love hearing about others POAS experience.

and finally... myself..
i just came back from my IUI. am on estrogen and progesterone supplements for the next 14 days.... theyve told me not to test till 14dpiui but i dont know if i can hold off for that long, you girls know what im like...