Fertility Moment

[Dobie]

Well - the fertility drugs have officially made me insane. But at least I realize it and can find some humor in it.

I cleaned out the cat's litterbox, and Crash ran right in after it was done (he loves to scratch in the new litter).

I absolutely lost my mind. I started ranting and crying that he doesn't appreciate a thing that I do for him - that he can't even leave the litter box clean for 5 minutes. I called him selfish and a total jerk and that it was obvious he was a male cat because a female would not be that insensitive.

So now, the cat is hiding and Jim suddenly "remembered" he had to do something for his mother and went to her house - the dogs couldn't get out of here fast enough either.

[judy]

Poor Dobie! Your hormones have obviously gotten the best of you.
Maybe you should plan on being alone for the day and just share your insanity with us.

We love you, and you won't scare us off!!

I happen to agree with you about the cats though. They could have waited until you at least walked out of the room!

[Tink]

{{{Dobie}}} Don't be too hard on yourself. You're definitely "under the influence" and can't be faulted for that. Hormones are powerful things... wonderful and evil at the same time. I pray they help you achieve your dream.

[Chandra Amaya]

oh how exciting Dobie! I wish you all of the best luck has to offer and if you need to scream or cry we are always here. *points to the vent forum* See we even have an "I want to scream and cry" forum!

[katcarasella]

Well - the fertility drugs have officially made me insane. But at least I realize it and can find some humor in it.

I cleaned out the cat's litterbox, and Crash ran right in after it was done (he loves to scratch in the new litter).

I absolutely lost my mind. I started ranting and crying that he doesn't appreciate a thing that I do for him - that he can't even leave the litter box clean for 5 minutes. I called him selfish and a total jerk and that it was obvious he was a male cat because a female would not be that insensitive.

So now, the cat is hiding and Jim suddenly "remembered" he had to do something for his mother and went to her house - the dogs couldn't get out of here fast enough either.

:sidesplit: I just had a visual of this Dobie, I'm glad you shared it!;)
"I called him selfish and a total jerk and that it was obvious he was a male cat because a female would not be that insensitive."At first I didn't see the word 'cat', and I thought you were talking about 'Jim':eek:
Hang in there and know that we're here for you!! :ghug:

[Dobie]

Thanks everyone - I took a book and a blanket down to the beach and spent the day reading. The flow of the waves helped to soothe me and I'm feeling a lot better!

[Forgivenmom5]

Glad you are feeling better.

[Janet]

Oh Dobie, you poor woman. I know exactly how you're feeling and it's not good! Those fertility drugs can really make you wacko and what it too, they make you want to eat which in turn makes you fat! I know from experience, that's where my weight gain came from.

I found too if I could read to escape, I did better. Roller coaster rides are nothing compared to riding the hormone ride...LOL.

I am glad to read you're feeling a bit better.

[Dobie]

Janet - I'm so happy you said that - all I want to do is eat, I didn't realize other people also experienced that.

[Marilyn]

Dobie, so sorry you are having to experience this. I didn't have the weight gain issue, but the mood swings were really bad.

One good thing though, when you are pregnant, Jim will have to change the litter. You can't risk handling it. Then you get to listen to him vent!!! :p

[pope1982]

Awwww, I love ya baby doll! Hang in there :2smileys:
Thank you for sharing this private moment with us. Though it is horrible to imagine cause I've had my share of over the top chick related freak outs... it did make me smile because I can so picture that being my house! :eek:

Never forget, you've got some great support backing you up ;)

[Janet]

Janet - I'm so happy you said that - all I want to do is eat, I didn't realize other people also experienced that.

Yes sweetie, just be careful or you'll end up like I did. Now I'm 53 and it's very hard to get the weight off. I had cravings all the time and would eat till I was so miserable. Just keep an eye on it. I honestly don't remember changing to larger sizes...boy was I blind!

I wish you didn't have to go through this. It is such an emotional ride that you wonder if it will ever end. If I could make it better for you, I would.

[Dobie]

Hopefully I'm only going to have a couple of more days of the drugs - this morning's ultrasound showed several mature follicles. I think the egg retrieval is going to be either Wed. or Thursday. I have to admit that I am terrified - I'm no nervous that it will end up like last time and we won't get any embryos.

[Emmsmom]

Aww. Think positive thoughts! Hormones can mess with you thats for sure. I hope all goes well for you at the docs!! HUGS

[Forgivenmom5]

Good luck. Hope everything goes well this time.

[katcarasella]

Hopefully I'm only going to have a couple of more days of the drugs - this morning's ultrasound showed several mature follicles. I think the egg retrieval is going to be either Wed. or Thursday. I have to admit that I am terrified - I'm no nervous that it will end up like last time and we won't get any embryos.

You're in my prayers Dobie:hands:

[Dobie]

Thanks Kat - I just got off the phone with the nurse. The egg retrieval is this Wed at 9:30am. Then, if we get any viable embryos - that procedure will be Friday morning. I go from being nervous to just crying - I'm so worried that it will end up like last time.

[katcarasella]

Fill your mind with light, happiness, hope, feelings of security and strength, and soon your life will reflect these qualities.
I found this quote for you!!:hug: Think Positive!!!

[Tink]

Good luck Dobie, my prayers are with you

[DianaB]

Like the others said, you can vent here all you like. Hormones can be so hard on us even when we're not pumped up on them like you are right now. We certainly can sympathize with what you're going through. We're praying that all goes well for you and that your dreams come true! (We'll even let you use ALL capital letters if you want to!!!)

[AngieDoogles]

Hormones have done crazy things to me as well. I could NOT take a shower without crying for nearly a month when I first started a BC pill 6 months ago. I don't know why the shower was so bad, but I guess it just gave me too much time to think. It was also right after I found out that I might not be able to have children so that had a lot to do with it too I think. My poor hubby had to put up with a crazy emotional wreck for 4 or 5 months until my body adjusted. I think I'm handling it a lot better now though. I don't know how the hormones you are on are, but hopefully you're body will adjust soon as well. Good luck! *hugs*

[goofywife]

I hope it works this time. I am sending my prayers up for you.

[judy]

Oh Dobie,

I'm sending prayers for you and a big hug!

Love ya,

[Taurus Babe]

I feel bad finding humor in your side effects! Poor you!

Janet - I'm so happy you said that - all I want to do is eat, I didn't realize other people also experienced that.

I experience this all the time too, and I'm not on anything!!!:laugh:

[Dobie]

I feel bad finding humor in your side effects! Poor you!



Don't feel bad - it's the humor and understanding from other women that is getting me through this!

[Marilyn]

Fill your mind with light, happiness, hope, feelings of security and strength, and soon your life will reflect these qualities.
I found this quote for you!!:hug: Think Positive!!!

Dobie, I know it is hard, but Kat is right. You need to relax and have faith. Being stressed can affect the outcome. When we were having so much trouble with infertility, our doctor actually suggested that we needed to consider adoption because once you adopt you relax and pregnancy often occurs. We did not resort to adoption, but you see this so many times. Please try your best to find peace and hope, relax and feel strong.

[DianaB]

Dobie, how are you today and how did things go?

[Tink]

Watching for an update Dobie. Here's hoping you get GOOD results.
My prayers and best wishes are with you!

[Dobie]

Dobie, how are you today and how did things go?

Things went really well today - although I'm still a little groggy. The doctor said the "ideal" retrieval would be 6 eggs and we got 11!!!! I didn't think I heard her right at first. Please continue to pray that the eggs fertilize and we get embryos - if all goes well - the inplantation will be Friday.

[Tink]

Dobie, I'm so thrilled for you!
I have every faith that Friday will be just as encouraging and you'll soon be showing us photos of your darling twins or triplets. :D

[Tink]

Dobie, my prayers are with you tonight. I hope tomorrow brings the answer to your dreams.
HUGS

[Janet]

I'm not sure what is going on here, but I know I replied to this thread. I wanted Dobie to know she was in my prayers and it was wonderful for them to be able to retrieve 11 eggs. I came to see if there were any updates and my post wasn't here. This isn't the first time I've noticed this. Not sure what is happeneing.

Didn't mean to hijack the thread Dobie, but I am praying that at least one of these eggs produces the most beautiful baby for you to hold in your arms. I'll keep you in my nightly prayers.

[DianaB]

I'm not sure what is going on here, but I know I replied to this thread. I wanted Dobie to know she was in my prayers and it was wonderful for them to be able to retrieve 11 eggs. I came to see if there were any updates and my post wasn't here. This isn't the first time I've noticed this. Not sure what is happeneing.

Didn't mean to hijack the thread Dobie, but I am praying that at least one of these eggs produces the most beautiful baby for you to hold in your arms. I'll keep you in my nightly prayers.

Janet, there's two threads about Dobie and you did post on the other one.

Dobie, I hope that all's going well. We're praying for good news!!!!

[judy]

Hi Dobie,

Still praying for you.

[Tink]

Waiting for some great news...
I hope you're celebrating tonight!

[Janet]

Janet, there's two threads about Dobie and you did post on the other one.

Dobie, I hope that all's going well. We're praying for good news!!!!

Thanks Diana...I thought I was losing my mind....again...still...LOL:D

[Dobie]

We had 2 embyros transferred - they were both grade A, so I'm hopeful that at least one of them will inplant. Won't know for 2 weeks. I wanted to thank all of you for the support you have been giving me during this stressful time.

[Janet]

Keeping fingers crossed and prayers said Dobie that you'll have great news to tell us!!

[Tink]

YEahhhhhhhhhh Dobie!
My prayers continue for you!

How are YOU feeling?

[DianaB]

I'm praying for good news!!!!!

[judy]

That's so exciting and wonderful Dobie! I'll be praying for you and the embryos.

[Dobie]

YEahhhhhhhhhh Dobie!
My prayers continue for you!

How are YOU feeling?

I've been trying to keep busy - the waiting is very hard!

[Taurus Babe]

We had 2 embyros transferred - they were both grade A, so I'm hopeful that at least one of them will inplant. Won't know for 2 weeks. I wanted to thank all of you for the support you have been giving me during this stressful time.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!!!! I know this waiting period must be tough. I see you're staying busy though. I'm very excited for you.

[Gina]

My prayers are with you also, good luck..

[Chandra Amaya]

:41::goodluck::crossfingers: my thoughts are with you.

[Taurus Babe]

Are we due for an update yet? I've been thinking about you guys....

[teri88]

Dobie, I just now saw this thread. Hang in there! The waiting is the absolute worst part....talking from experience here. Both of my kids were born after infertility treatments. I can still remember my husband crying as he was giving me my HGH shot...but it is ll worth it once you hold your baby in your arms. Now my babies are 17 and 15! Stay positive....lay in bed and picture those eggs implanting and growing inside of you. Sounds stupid, but it helped me! Best of luck to you!

and Angie.....I used to call my first living room furniture my "sorry Mrs. Shook, you'll never have children" couches. They were a light pastel green and not durable at all. 2 kids and 3 dogs later the couches looked like they were in a war when we threw them out!

[Dobie]

We have to wait another week before we can do the pregnancy test - I'm trying to stay positive and imagine the baby at the end of this journey.

[Emmsmom]

Any news yet? :-)

[Dobie]

Any news yet? :-)

2 more days

[katcarasella]

2 more days

You're in our prayers Dobie..:hands:

[teri88]

Hoping and praying for the best!

[Janet]

Dobie, I hope it isn't too upsetting for you to be asked about the results. I know when I was going through fertility treatments I wanted everyone to be interested and praying, but I hated being being asked all the time.

[Dobie]

Dobie, I hope it isn't too upsetting for you to be asked about the results. I know when I was going through fertility treatments I wanted everyone to be interested and praying, but I hated being being asked all the time.

It actually is very comforting to me that everyone is showing me so much support and cares enough to ask.

[goofywife]

I am sending my prayers for you! I hope its positive!

[Janet]

I'm so glad. I know how emotional it can be and I was on pins and needles all the time. I wanted a baby so bad. Prayers being sent your way Dobie!!

[Forgivenmom5]

Hoping you get your positive results!!!!

[Dobie]

We didn't get good news today - the results are negative. I'm really devestated - I'm not sure where we're going to go from here.
I wanted to thank all of you for the support that you have given me - it made the waiting easier.

[Tink]

Dobie, I'm so sorry. I know how much you wanted this... sometimes life simply isn't fair and there's not always much we can do about it.
My prayers continue for you. Sometimes miracles happen... I pray you get one soon.

HUGS

[Dobie]

Dobie, I'm so sorry. I know how much you wanted this... sometimes life simply isn't fair and there's not always much we can do about it.
My prayers continue for you. Sometimes miracles happen... I pray you get one soon.

HUGS

Thanks Tink. I believe when God closes one door he opens another. I was on the phone with my cousin today (she's 19) and she has offered to donate eggs. I told her that we shouldn't make any decisions while we are this emotional. But it is at least giving me some hope.

[DianaB]

Dobie, I'm so sorry. Words are so inadequate sometimes but I want you to know that I care for you and what you're going through. {{{{{{Dobie}}}}}}

[Janet]

Dobie, I am so sorry. I gave up trying to hold the tears back, because I know that disappointment. I wish there was something I could do or say, but I know there isn't anything. The only thing that would have helped me when I had devastating news was if someone would have handed me a baby to keep as my own. I'll keep you in my prayers Dobie...I'm so sorry for your disappointment.

[judy]

Dear Dobie,

I'm so sorry. You will hold a baby in your arms one way or another Dobie. We're all praying for you.

I know that you're devastated now. I wish I could hug you and tell you that everything will be all right.

[goofywife]

I am so sorry!:ghug:

[Dobie]

I want to thank everyone again for their love and support. I've been trying to keep busy and have been going back and forth from being sort of numb to sobbing - you guys have been wonderful - and even though I've only been here a relatively short time, I feel like you've embraced me and it has made such a difference for me!

[Forgivenmom5]

I am so sorry you didn't get positive news. Pray and your answers will come. I hope you find comfort and answers soon.

[Taurus Babe]

Sorry to heart this news. Hang in there. If this is something you really want, then one day you will somehow fulfill your dreams.

[Marilyn]

Dobie, I haven't been on here much lately, so I'm trying to catch up a bit. I'm so very sorry to hear your news. I know this must be devistating. The proper words just aren't coming. My prayer is that you find the right path, and make good decisions for the future. Know that we all care very much and are offering or best wishes for you!! :hug:

[teri88]

ahhh Dobie, I am sorry. When you are going through it month after month you think it will never happen. You are in my prayers that God will bless you with a baby. Major hugs going out to you.

[Emmsmom]

I am so sorry! I know how badly you wanted this. I can't begin to know how you feel but I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. ((HUGS))

[Chandra Amaya]

Thanks Tink. I believe when God closes one door he opens another. I was on the phone with my cousin today (she's 19) and she has offered to donate eggs. I told her that we shouldn't make any decisions while we are this emotional. But it is at least giving me some hope.

I am glad you realize that this is not the best time to make decisions. This is a wonderful gesture fromm your cousin. When and if you do consider this just make sure she understands that donating the eggs means it is YOUR child. She may visit as a close cousin, but the child and all matters concerning him or her is up to you and your husband and does not include her. Also, make sure that she can deal with watching the child grow and not feeling in any way that it is hers. I do not mean to make this time more difficult. I just wanted to make sure you have thought of these things before discussing it with her. *hugs* Best of luck to you.

[pope1982]

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[judy]

Pope - that was just perfect!

[Dobie]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v636/pope1982/Goodies/face.jpg

You are wonderful!

[Gina]

Dobie I am sorry to hear this news, please don't give up God does work miracles . I will keep you in my prayers.. :ghug: