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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...

Primadonna - are you on the pessaries or injections of progesterone? They are so yucky if its the pessaries. How are you feeling? I have everything crossed for you. Do you have something to focus on during your 2WW? I tried to keep busy with things but still POAS every few days- I just couldn't help myself.

I'm starting to feel a bit better today. I'm not going to lie, I've been a complete mess for the last 2 days but DH and I have decided to go away next week with our dog to the highlands. A week of hill walking and nights at the fire sounds perfect to me just now - I can't wait. I'm also going to get my art website back up and running which will give me something to focus on along with getting fit and healthy again (I feel like a big bloated mess after all the drugs and swelling). The team at the fertility clinic are reviewing my case over the next few weeks to see if they would advise me to go through another round or whether it's time to call it a day and move on. I have no control over this and will do whatever they advise...

Cocoa I'm really sorry to hear IVF didn't work. Your trip away sounds like it'll help you regain some peace.

Random info. Having an alkaline pH helps sperm live longer and thrive once inside the female reproductive organs. So cutting out most meat and seafood, sweeteners except raw honey, blackberries, cranberries, prunes, wheat, flour, cheese, milk, ice cream, soda, coffee, tea except green or herbal tea, and walnuts, peanuts, potatos, pinto navy and lima beans, and chocolates the days you BD or inseminate should help the little swimmers swim longer. You can check it out by searching acidic alkaline food charts for more ideas on what to avoid and what can help. 

Now I'm off to eat the last of my chocolate ice cream with walnuts over a banana lol my opk are still negative and my first insem is on Saturday. I have time to be a little acidic. Have a great weekend ladies! I'm going to NYC!

Glad to hear you're going away cocoa. It really does help when you're occupied. I have nothing much to occupy myself for the next 11 days, today is 3dpiui so I'm trying to stay positive. My hormone supplements are all oral. I'm on oral estrogen, oral progesterone and baby aspirin. I'm also on once a day estrogen gel which I apply to my inner arms and thighs.

Haha storm, thanks for the tidbit. Eat eat eat

I had really bad stomach pains 2dpiui. I went to my doctor and she said I have very mild OHSS but it shouldn't be causing me that much pain - I could barely stand. So she's thinking it's a stomach bug. I'm praying it doesn't affect the iui.

So I feel better today but I'm so so so tired. I know it's too early for any symptoms so I'm hoping it's my body fighting the stomach bug..I'll just sleep as much as I can...

Any updates girls?

I'm 6dpiui today and feeling a bit negative. I was bloated but not anymore. I had a lot of white lotiony cm and discharge (sorry if tmi) the first 3 days and now it's dried up. I'm trying not to get my hopes up.

If this fails, DH has said not to try iui again till Xmas.

Hope you guys have having better luck than I am.

Hey Prima, you know I'm hoping the best for you doll.

AFM: I'm 1dpo, the trip to NYC was great. I did 2 inseminations. I could def feel when I ovulated on this cycle probably thanks to clomid. I'm just going to relax now, try not to overthink symptoms and let everything unfold as it should.

hi storm!

hopefully you took all the magic of new york with you. good luck and all the best. i wish i could stay as zen as you!!!

im 7dpiui today... trying very hard not to test till at least 9dpiui...

Oh Coco im so sorry to hear. A holiday sounds like a good idea. Enjoy Everything that there is in life beside ttc. It can take so much toll. And you really deserve that vacation and Peace of mind. What kind of art do you do?

Prima i am very excited for you :) only 2 Days to test then :). And few more Days for you Storm :). I Hope for your bfp!!!

I know this is not the venue to complain and i dont deserve much sympathy here bitans oh lord... Ive been vomiting for Close to 2 weeks and it is like you sayd a hoerible horriblw hungover that doesnt seem to heal. I really Hope this passes by the 12 weeks. Ive been so weak and tored i have not been ablento do much, Went to a wedding and a holiday for few Days last week. I could only sleep really, this weekend i need to throw a 20child birthday party and having my sons grandparents fatherside over... Look forward to see how that goes.
Besidr that i am happy though ;). At least it feels very very real even though i havent had my appointment yet.. Next monday i Will go.

Anyway just wanted to ler you know im still around and have all my limvs crossed for your bfp. <3

kungfu! thank you for the message. its so so so nice to know youre still around!!!

its ok, fire away. we are here to listen. i honestly was sick and felt hungover till 14 weeks with my DS.

i wanted to do a back to back iui if this one fails but DH has completely shut me down last night. i had a bit of a cry.

good luck with the fam kungfu!!!!

storm, hope youre well!!!