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Hey neighbor...I live in Arlington Heights! My doc is Jacobs. Our preg test is scheduled for the 22nd. How long did you take off work before going back? Did you tell anyone at work? I work in a school and a lot of people know since I have been gone so much lately. I am a little nervous about questions when I get back. Any survival tips?

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Wolffie:
It is hard to stay down, but force yourself to! This is a cruicial time!
How have you been feeling? <y cramping was bad after the retrieval andI was so sore all over. But..after the first week I got better.

What date is your beta blood scheduled for?

Keep us posted on how you are doing!

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Lisa;

How are you doing?
My beta came back strong today. It more than doubled and is at 553. I scheduled my 1st ultrasound for Oct 29, 10am....

How are you feeling?

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Hey wolffie,

we are mirror images of each other. I took 4 days off and thursday was my first day back. Everyone at work knows-- first day back was exhausting. I manage a retail store in Highland Park; on my feet all day. Most of my symptoms have gone except cramping and swollen bbs. My advice is just be open and honest; nothing to be ashamed of. If anything, it is a beautiful process. How is your husband taking all this? Are you doing endometrin or the shots?

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Hi Lisa -

My husband is taking all this very well. He is a very positive person. I experienced a ruptured ectopic pregnancy in June. Before we knew it was ectopic we knew there was something wrong but not sure what. My doc thought it was going to result in a miscarriage. Our BHCG was normal but progesterone was not. My husband thought everything was going to be fine while I was trying to save myself emotionally. He is convinced this IVF will be successful. It's wonderful that he is so positive but I am still trying to remain guarded but hopeful. How has your husband been?

I am doing endometrin suppositories 3x daily and progsterone shot every 3 days. Also the vivelle (sp?) patches. What are you doing?

By the way I grew up in HP...ironic.

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Hey Michelle;

Hope your doing well. So Happy your appt went well. I am so excited for you.
Hope i can join the train your on soon. keep praying for me. by the way work sucks. i am just not into it right now
Doing anything fun this weekend
xoxoxlisa

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When did you graduate from hp

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When did you graduate from hp

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[quote author=mjforney link=board=15;threadid=4791;start=15#41694 date=1192233575]
Wolffie:
It is hard to stay down, but force yourself to! This is a cruicial time!
How have you been feeling? <y cramping was bad after the retrieval andI was so sore all over. But..after the first week I got better.

What date is your beta blood scheduled for?

Keep us posted on how you are doing!
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Michelle -

For the most part I have been feeling fine. Some cramping the last couple days which made me nervous but the doc said it's probabaly still my ovaries recovering from the trauma of the retrieval. My boobs hurt, but that's about it. Did you experience any other symptoms?

Blood is scheduled for the 22nd.

From reading other posts it looks as though things are going really well for you!

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[quote author=lisa13 link=board=15;threadid=4791;start=15#41702 date=1192235064]
When did you graduate from hp
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I actually went to Deerfield HS but lived in HP. Went to elem. and middle school in HP. Graduated in '97. I worked at Perfect Blend Coffee Shop in downtown HP in high school (if you're familiar).

small world!

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Wolffie,
I graduated from hp in 89; my husband graduated from drfld in 89; Do you have any brothers or sisters? I grew up in Ravinia on Pleasant ave. crazy small world.
I also had and etopic pregnancy when I was 21; a long time ago. It was horrible had emergency surgery. We also had a miscarriage last february. I am just on the endometrin 3 supp. a day. My husband sounds alot like your husband; alot of ra ra sis boom ba. ya gotta love them for all the support. My husband also a teacher; he works in norrthbrook

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Lisa -

I have a younger brother...

My cousin went to HP but not sure when she graduated she is about 32/33years.

Are you on any estrogen support?

How long have you been married?

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Wolffie,
I have been married 3 year to the best guy in the world. how bout you?

I am actually not. I am on prenatal; baby asprin and endometrin and that is it.
Are you? If so how does that work?

I actuall had a ultra sound at the BG office; Marut is also in FCI. Anjabelle who is on this forum also went to the hp for her transfer; Isnt that a crazy coincidence.

I work at Enaz next to Country Kitchen. what do you do

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Lisa;

Of course I am still pryaing for you! ABSOLUTLEY! And Wolffie now to. We need all the prayers we can get and positive energy!!

I am just relaxing this weekend. My hubby leaves for vegas on monday for business (wine convention).
We just got invited to go to Italy next month. Now I don't think I can go. Its a fully paid trip...oh well. I cant have wine anyway!! Do you think Italy is to risky for me at this point? I want to play everything safe!!

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Michelle,

YOUAREGOINGTOITALY!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
definatel
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not to risky. Oh you got to go. You will be wonderful. All that fresh air and amazing food; the wine would be nice but so what. Can you believe me and wolffie live 10 minutes from each other. isn't that crazy? so back to Italy. just play it safe in Italy sooooooooooooo romantic; I think it is the perfect time.

and if anyone deserved italy; its you!!!

My hubby just came home with cheesecakefactory yum!!!! my nipple are finally not killing me; thank g-d. still have minor cramps. ugh.

xooxlisa

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[quote author=lisa13 link=board=15;threadid=4791;start=15#41712 date=1192236689]
Wolffie,
I have been married 3 year to the best guy in the world. how bout you?

I am actually not. I am on prenatal; baby asprin and endometrin and that is it.
Are you? If so how does that work?

I actuall had a ultra sound at the BG office; Marut is also in FCI. Anjabelle who is on this forum also went to the hp for her transfer; Isnt that a crazy coincidence.

I work at Enaz next to Country Kitchen. what do you do


Lisa -

I actually just got married in June. We have been together for 8 years and living together for 4. We knew we wanted to try for kids right away since my gyne said we may have difficulty due to my endometriosis. We conceived right away...before the wedding....but then had the ectopic.

I am on prenatal, baby asprin, endometrin, progesterone injection (every 3 days), and Vivelle dots - which is the estrogen. I'm not exactly sure how they work or what they are supposed to do. I wonder how the docs decide who is on what med regime.

I am a school social worker in Elmwood Park with 7th and 8th graders. What grade does your husband teach?

Is country Kitchen still accross from the movie theater? How long has Enaz been there? I don't think I remember it. My parents moved out of HP to the city this past summer. I didn't really get back there much.


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