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Good news Stacie!!! Yay for the eggies!!!! Karen, i also had cramps really bad starting at about 9 or 10dpo. They felt just like AF cramps. This is a TMI thing, but I also kept feeling wet down there, so would run to the bathroom with a tampon already wearing a pantyliner, but AF never came! This went on for days, until on 14dpo I tested at night and got a very clear BFP.

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I am still crampy with no AF yet. Same as last cycle with Clomid. I also have that "wetness" feeling that Tracy described. My temp was still well above coverline today. On an unmedicated cycle, I would have very likely started today and temp would be down. It's so hard to know with the Clomid, so I am trying to wait another 2 days before poas. Trying to balance hope with reality here...

Good things are coming your way Karen! Hang in there - you'll be pg very soon!!! WE all will! Stacie - that's great news about how many fertilized. Keep us posted. I'm doing good - though a little clomid irritability snuck in last night. DH and I laughed so hard - as I was quite snappy and it was so like "where the heck did that come from, who said that?" that we both just busted out laughing. Gotta keep laughing - especially once we're parents - humor saves everything! Chat later...

Hi everyone. Hope you all are well. Sorry I've been mia lately. I have had a low grade fever for the past few days (probably from retrieval) so I haven't felt all that well. I am feeling better today and my temp has gone below 99 degrees so all is getting better. (Good thing they put us on antibiotics, right?) I got the embie report call finally (after a small little melt down when I called the office and was told it was closed by the phone service--long story, but I am better now) and it looks like I have 6 8-cell grade a embies so far. One looks to have been faulty because it may have been over mature, and the other stopped dividing already. If my embies look so good, I wonder why I can't seem to get pg on my own? They have no problem fertilizing, so what is the deal? That can make me crazy to think about and I have moved on to positive thinking and talking so enough of that! Anyway, my transfer will be on tuesday and I will take two days off of work. That will mean that I will have been off of work for 7 days total (we had a 4 day weekend in the middle). My poor kids, but I have to do what I have to do. Plus, I haven't really felt all that well because of the fever. So it isn't like I was out partying. I am going to venture out to a restaurant with dh today and am looking forward to that. Okay, I think that is all. Sorry for the long post again. I am long winded I suppose! Take care everyone. Stacie Oh, dh and I are working on our new saying for my belly after the transfer. Out of respect for my first pregnancy, we think we want to change it from "stick, babies, stick." So far we are thinking "hang on tight! (H.O.T. for short)" or "see you in 9 months!" but they just haven't got the same ring. Have any ideas? Let me know if you think of anything we can use!

And thanks, ladies, for the positive vibes! How are you holding up Karen? I agree with Tracy and Natasha, I felt a lot wetter than normal and could have sworn I would start af at any time when I was pg. I can't wait to hear your results. Good luck! Tracy and Natasha, how are our pregnant ladies today? Tracy, did I read something about bed rest on another thread? I hope all is well. Meme--clomid does do interesting things doesn't it? I am so glad you guys can laugh it off. If you are going to go through clomid, you're right. You have to have a sense of humor! Rachel, Laurie, and Kristi--how are you guys? Hope all is well. Take care. Stac

HI STacie - good news on the embie report! About the phrase "Welcome Home Babies" Keep resting for the big day! Hi everyone else - hope all is well.

Yes, you read correctly, I am on bed rest. I could have sworn I posted and told you guys, but I guess I blanked out on that one! I went in for my glucose test and a routine ultrasound on Friday, and during the U/S they noticed that my cervix was shorter than it should be. They want to see at least a 3 and I am at 1.8. This could indicate the threat of preterm labor, or it could just be that I carry low and there is a lot of pressure on the cervix, etc...they are doing a test tomorrow afternoon that will help determine if it's pre-term labor in the making. Wish me luck. The funny thing is that my back was killing me until a few days ago, and now that the baby has dropped a little, my back doesn't hurt anymore. So, anyway, I am on bed rest until further notice, which could be the remainder of my pregnancy.

I am sorry to hear about your bedrest Tracy. Keep your spirits up. Make dh wait on you hand and foot! Stacie, I am getting excited for you for tomorrow!! I wish I had some cute phrase for you, but can't think of anything at the moment. Is your fever better? Meme, so nice that your husband can laugh along with you. Where are you again in your cycle? I am still hanging in, though a little discouraged today. My temp dropped this morning, and that is usually what happens the day before AF. But, I am on cd 28, and my usual unmedicated cycles are 25 days. If temp is still above coverline tomorrow morning with no sign of AF, I will test. I still have minor crampiness/bloating and feeling like I have to run to to the bathroom constantly to check. Part of me wants to poas today, but I am so terrified of seeing that bfn again. My in-laws are still here, leaving tomorrow morning, so at least if I get a bfn tomorrow, I can mourn without an audience. Hope everyone else is doing well. I miss hearing from everyone....

Hi all, Stacie..good luck tomorrow! A saying for the belly, huh? ..how about "Grow and thrive!" or maybe "Divide, conquer, and be healthy!" ..:) Whatever it is, it's the power of your positive thinking behind it that matters. I'll be sending some prayers out to the universe for you tomorrow. Tracy, I'm sorry to hear about your bed rest..how many weeks pg are you now? (that is, how long would you be on bed rest if it's till the end of your pregnancy?). I've never heard of a short cervix, but I honestly haven't done a ton of research on pregnancy, it stresses me out. I figure that I'll find out what I need to as I go. I'm doing much better with the sickness, phew! I'm still afraid to eat certain foods for fear of feeling sick, but overall, it's a lot better. I'm now starting to get tired early (find myself doing the head bob in front of the tv at 8pm!) I'm also starting to show, so more and more people at work know, which is fine since I passed the 12 week mark last week..that was a relief. Karen, I remember how frustrating it was to be on a Clomid cycle, it didn't feel normal and I felt so many pg symptoms that getting when af would come, it would be a big downer. My cycles were longer too, so that was annoying. There's still a chance for you though - here's hoping that this is your month! It's not over till af arrives. Laurie, Rachel, meme, Kristi, Dana..hope you're all doing well. Dana, please check in and tell us how it's going, ok? N.

Natasha, I am 27 weeks, so I have 13 more weeks to go to reach 40. Honestly, for now, I am shooting for 32 weeks, then 34 etc.... We'll see what happens. I can't blame you for not reading a whole lot about pregnancy. I haven't either really. I've just been taking it as it comes. Once I got out of the first trimester I felt so much more confident anyway, that I didn't feel inclined to read about anything. I'm happy that you are feeling better! Karen, I like your testing plan. Wait until company leaves. Stacie, good luck with everything.

Hi friends! I am still here. Thanks for asking... Stacie, really praying for good things for you guys! I am still so amazed at he positive spirits here from everyone on all kinds of drugs wth side effects that make you crazy. Thank you all for being an inspiration. As far as I know I am still pregnant. I have another ultrasound tomorrow. According to my schedule, I am 9 weeks, 2 days. According to the docs and the ultrasounds, I am 8 1/2 weeks. I don't feel any symptoms really except being really tired and having incredibly sore breasts that are getting larger by the second. No sickness or nausea. I feel my pants getting tighter around the middle, but I think I am just gaining weight because they are tighter on the ass too. I told DH that I was off the "white" stuff from now on. No white breads, rices etc. Whole grains for me from now on. So that's me. I quite enjoy coming on here and reading about all of you guys... way more interesting than me.

Hi all! I love coming here to check on you all! I hope everyone is doing well. Things here are okay. It is now 10:23 am and I am happy to say I am still laying in bed! Hard life, huh? I had another temp rise last night so I am taking it easy today. Apparently, the nurse isn't concerned unless I get back to 100 degrees so I guess all is okay. Mine usually stops around 99.5. Hmm. Hope this won't get in the way of my little ones latching on! The nurse is calling back a little later to confirm the time for the transfer so I'll check again to make sure. MEME--I actually like the "welcome home, babies!" saying and suggested that to dh. He wasn't sure if that was it for him. He likes "hope, love, and faith" so far. Kind of appropriate if we transfer 3 embies (although I want to do 4). TRACY--sorry to hear about the bed rest. Is it strick bed rest or modified bed rest? Forced bed rest is the pits. It is a whole different story when the bed rest is voluntary! I am sending you positive vibes for your test today. Hopefully, you are just carrying low and all will resolve itself! Update us when you get more info. NATASHA--thanks for the energy! I am taking anything I can get! I love the "divide and conquer" idea! My little ones have got to have some of the fight I've got, right? (and boy do I have some fight!) Twelve weeks already! I am so happy for you, dh, and your bean! I bet you look so cute pg, too. DANA--I still have high hopes and a good feeling that all is well with your little bean. Being tired tells me you have lots of hcg in your system and your body is busy creating life! That is a good thing! Can't wait to hear your u/s results tomorrow. I know that this is hard right now, but hopefully you can start enjoying the pg a little more every day. You worked so hard to get here, you have to take some time to enjoy it! (You have my permission to remind me of this after I get pg and am nervous about it. Having a mc can really play with the emotions and head. I believe, though, that good things are coming our way so I am trying to not focus on the what-ifs.) To everyone, happy day. Talk to you soon. Stacie

Hi ladies. I have an interesting and surprising update. I went in for my et today! I was still in bed when the embryologist called and said he had just talked to my re (who is off on vacation). Apparently my re wanted me in for a day 3 transfer and wanted me in asap-not sure why exactly, So, I called dh at work and said he needed to come get me so we could go. All went well. Transfered 4 embies. Made me sign a form saying I would have to reduce if I got multiples of 3 or more. 1 was an early blast, and 3 were good morulas (grade a for all 4). They also did assisted hatching to increase my chances. I decided to be more aggressive...I want that baby as soon as possible! The two remaining embies will be grown until day 6 and be frozen if they reach blast stage. 1 looks promising, but not sure about the other. Right now I am back in bed and taking it easy. Crazy, huh? Anyway, I will check in tomorrow. Take care. Stacie

WOW!! Stacie - very cool. Interesting, you put it out there that you wanted 4 transferred, and wow look at that - it happened and all came together AND you got your AH as well. Very good news for you! So you are now PUPO - yeah. Well for what ever phrase you & dh choose - love, hope & faith to you, him and your precious babies. They are coming home - right to you just when they are supposed. What happy news! I'm waiting till 2/22 for my next u/s and that's when they decide to trigger or not. Yeah - we will all be pg together!! Dana - glad to hear you are doing well. Also Natasha - can you believe it - you made it through the first trimester. How exciting! Tracy take it easy and keep us posted. Laurie, Kristi Karen - how are you?

Oh, and we decided on "grow, babies, grow!" as the saying this time. Here's to them doing just that! Take care all. Stacie

Meme, the 22nd will be here right around the corner! I can't wait for your bfp! Stac