Monday, June 22, 2009

ICLW

Hello and welcome! It's ICLW time!

This is my first ICLW, and I'm very excited about having new readers to my blog. For those of you that may have stumbled on my blog and don't know what ICLW is, go to the orange link on the right to learn more about ICLW and Mel and her great Stirrup Queens blog. Her blog is a truly priceless resource I visit all the time.

A bit of background on me, the hubby and I have been TTC for 2 years. We've done 4 IUIs with Clo.mid and 2 IVF cycles, all that were BFNs. Currently I'm enjoying a hormone holiday (and all the caffeine and beer that comes with it!!) while seeking second opinions. We are seriously considering an out-of-state clinic, and are waiting for our consult with them (on July 6). I also like to cook and read cooking blogs, so check out my blog list on the side there for some yummy looking blogs.

I was a long-time IF blog lurker, and am now a very new (and sorta insecure) blogger. I have found so much comfort in reading IF blogs over the last year or so, and recently felt it was time for me to join the conversation. Even though it seems like, for the next several weeks at least, I don't have much IF stuff going on. But hopefully you'll keep me company during my wait for the second opinion!

So welcome again! Please leave a comment, say hello, tell me a bit about you and your roller coaster through IF, or about what food reminds you most of summer! Mine is a big bowl of cherries, cool from the fridge on a hot afternoon in the backyard. Heaven!
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23 comments:

  1. Mrs. GamgeeJune 22, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Welcome to ICLW! It's really the best time of the month... I hope that you get to enjoy your hormone holiday!

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  2. K.T.June 22, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Welcome to the ICLW world! It sounds like you will fit right in with where your journey has taken you so far. It is good to have this virtual community when the "real world" doesn't always understand what we are going through. Thank you for your message on my blog.

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  3. BBJune 22, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    I was a very passive long time lurker of blogs too... but ever since I got active a couple months back... its been heaven - great therapy! You will connect with so many ladies you can relate too... and there is so much information out there you can trust and rely on! Good luck with your 2nd opinion and your journey! BTW, cherries are my favs too!

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  4. GabbyJune 22, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    Well, hello! thanks for stopping by my blog!

    I'll hang with you while you wait for your second opinion.. I wonder if you are thinking CCRM for the out of state clinic.. I know I've read a lot of success stories from people when they switch docs. Who knows why.. but who cares why, if it works?

    Happy ICLweek - glad to have found you!

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  5. Once Upon A TimeJune 22, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Thanks for the comment. I'm sorry your IVFs didn't work. When you were delayed a week, did your RE increase your Lupron dose? Did the RE mention anything about being on Lupron for an extended amount of time contributing to the IVF not working? I'm searching to find someone who was successful after needing extra time to suppress, and I'm not having any luck.

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  6. PieJune 22, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Hi Everyone, thanks for coming by!

    Katie - the Lupron was not increased, I was on 10 units for a long Lupron protocol for 10 days before doing the "baseline" u/s and blood - and after an extra week of the same dose - I did another baseline and my E2 went down in the 20s so they started the stims. No, I don't think being on the Lupron longer made a difference, I had a good response, and good looking (A grade) day 3 embies. They just don't stick, which is why I want to do genetic testing moving forward.

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  7. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    This is my first ICLW too, and so far I have been just thrilled at all the great reading I have found! I too am on a dry patch in my journey, but I look forward to reading along with you as you move on!

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  8. KristinJune 22, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    Welcome to the blogosphere Pie! ICLW is one of my favorite events. Hope you find the love and support you need (hell, that we all need) to get through IF treatments.

    ~ICLW

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  9. Scrambled EggJune 22, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    ICLW! Love that you love to cook. Me too. Love Smitten Kitchen's blog. Have you looked at Orangette's blog? She writes very fun articles for Bon Appetite as well. If only it wasn't 100 degrees out right now! Dinner may be watermelon and strawberries....still yum!!

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  10. 'Murgdan'June 22, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Welcome to blog-land AND to ICLW. So glad you decided to stop out of lurk-dom. :-) It's fun out here!

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  11. AmyJune 22, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Thanks for your thoughtful post on my blog - it really gave me something to think about. I'm glad you've joined the ICLW and I'm looking forward to learning more about you. Good luck on your journey!

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  12. LivJune 22, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Good job coming into the blog world. Welcome to ICLW!!!

    I hope you find your upcoming meeting with the out of state facility helpful and just what you guys need!

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  13. daega99June 23, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    Hello! Thanks for visiting my blog. Hope you have fun with ICLW! As per your question, I included information on how we chose where to go for IVF in my latest post.

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  14. AnonymousJune 23, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    Hello there, We've been trying for 6.5 years now and have just experienced our first loss. Hopefully we'll get it right with an FET in Sep. ICLW

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  15. FlowerJune 23, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Hello and welcome.

    ICLW

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  16. AnonymousJune 23, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Haha, enjoy some caffeine and beer for me! (I'm in my 2WW...)

    Welcome to ICLW!

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  17. AnonymousJune 23, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Hi Pie, thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm quite new too and find blogging very therapeutic! We had one IUI (BFN), one ICSI which ended up with an ectopic, two FET from the same crop which was a BFN and a chemical pregnancy and we are now approaching our 2 fresh ICSI. We too may consider a second option but we'll see how it goes this time! Love, Fran

    *ICLW*

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  18. Two Shorten the RoadJune 23, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Hi! I did Clomid too, and I'm convinced I was LESS fertile those months. I hope you enjoy your hormone holiday. :)

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  19. daega99June 24, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Hi Again! I should be going kayaking on Sunday. I'll definitely think of you then - and I'll try to take a picture and post it for you!

    ICLW #31

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  20. ..alJune 24, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    Welcome to ICLW...Welcome to the Blogosphere...And well....Hope you get you pie soon!!!


    ICLW

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  21. SueJune 24, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I got your comment on my blog and decided to check yours out. I'm guessing you are checking out a clinic I am very familiar with...That's great news! I have nothing but wonderful things to say...and I am a success no matter how this pregnancy turns out (and it better turn out good!)!
    Enjoy that caffeine and beer (and sneak in a glass of wine for me!).

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  22. JulesJune 24, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    First time doing ICLW here too - Hi! - We took a short break between IUI #4 and #5 - best time during IF I had so enjoy!

    Hmmm homegrown tomatoes for the summer food. And watermelon. Yum!

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  23. ME!June 24, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    WELCOME to the blogland!! YEAH!!!!! I hope you are loving the caffiene and beer!

    *ICLW*

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