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01-29-2013 at 6:23 PM
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Sugar and sweets during 2WW

Are they OK in moderation? Ive given everything else up....coffee, coke, wine, carbs, red meat but I had the worst sugar craving yesterday and I had some baked apples w ice cream....then today I had a huge chocolate muffin. I do feel better though, LOL, Hope I didnt screw anything up. 
me 40, DH 39... FSH:8.6 AMH 2.3 AFC:15... DH: MF: sx for Double Varicocele, SA 45 mil, motil: 50%, morph 3%- "lazy swimmers!"... Me: All "normal" but aging eggs most likely... ;-/ DS: 4/29/05-7 yrs old MC 9 weeks: 9/21/11 TTC for 3 yrs...7/2012: 1st IUI: BFN 8/2012: 2nd IUI: BFN... Need a break already! IVF #1 in progress Jan 2013: Antagonist Prot.: Gonal F 300/Menopur 150 ER: 15 follies, 12 retrieved, 10 mature, 10 fertilized...grow embies grow! 1/8/13: BFN.  
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01-29-2013 at 6:56 PM
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I'm sure you're fine. But if you're really worried, your RE should be able to tell you what they recommend. I'd put money on the fact that it's fine. I hope it was tasty. :)
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01-29-2013 at 7:03 PM
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My RE didnt impose any dietary restrictions on me! I was surprised. Im just going by what everyone else seems to say..... ;- /
me 40, DH 39... FSH:8.6 AMH 2.3 AFC:15... DH: MF: sx for Double Varicocele, SA 45 mil, motil: 50%, morph 3%- "lazy swimmers!"... Me: All "normal" but aging eggs most likely... ;-/ DS: 4/29/05-7 yrs old MC 9 weeks: 9/21/11 TTC for 3 yrs...7/2012: 1st IUI: BFN 8/2012: 2nd IUI: BFN... Need a break already! IVF #1 in progress Jan 2013: Antagonist Prot.: Gonal F 300/Menopur 150 ER: 15 follies, 12 retrieved, 10 mature, 10 fertilized...grow embies grow! 1/8/13: BFN.  
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01-29-2013 at 7:14 PM
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Meh...my RE didn't specify anything.  After thirty 2ww's I don't know that I'll make any changes.  You can't sit out half your life.  I'm not suggesting you go on a coke binge, or that this is the time to try acid, but don't kill yourself.  You're still allowed to eat meat.  And I can't imagine one cup of coffee or the occasional glass of wine is going to be the deal breaker.  I think the rule of thumb is not to do anything that you can't forgive yourself for if the cycle doesn't work.
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01-29-2013 at 7:19 PM
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Eh, I couldnt handle acid now anyways, LOL! I actually (remarkably) dont miss the coffee. I miss the wine and chocolate more! 

 30 tww's?? ive had probably 15. youre a strong woman. heres hoping your next is your last and you get your baby! 
me 40, DH 39... FSH:8.6 AMH 2.3 AFC:15... DH: MF: sx for Double Varicocele, SA 45 mil, motil: 50%, morph 3%- "lazy swimmers!"... Me: All "normal" but aging eggs most likely... ;-/ DS: 4/29/05-7 yrs old MC 9 weeks: 9/21/11 TTC for 3 yrs...7/2012: 1st IUI: BFN 8/2012: 2nd IUI: BFN... Need a break already! IVF #1 in progress Jan 2013: Antagonist Prot.: Gonal F 300/Menopur 150 ER: 15 follies, 12 retrieved, 10 mature, 10 fertilized...grow embies grow! 1/8/13: BFN.  
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01-29-2013 at 7:47 PM
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You ask this as I shove a miniature Kit Kat in my mouth :)  I'm definitely not going to drink any alcohol during this 2WW but if I want a cup of coffee I won't beat myself up if I have some.  I'll also really cut down on sweets but I've still gotta have something every once in a while...I'm not going to let myself sit on the couch with a 1lb bag of gummy bears...THAT will be a challenge! 
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Jan 2012 Clomid without procedure = BFN
Feb 2012 Found cyst during US, then first IUI without med = BFN
April 2012 Laparoscopy for chocolate cyst and mod/severe endo removal
June 2012 Clomid and IUI#2 = BFN
July 2012 Clomid and IUI#3 = BFN
September Menopur + Pregnyl + IUI = BFN
November Menopur + Pregnyl + IUI = BFN
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01-29-2013 at 8:28 PM
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Amen to that....I (and DH who was standing there) couldnt believe how fast i inhaled that chocolate muffin. Like some rabid, sugar deprived animal! LOL! 
me 40, DH 39... FSH:8.6 AMH 2.3 AFC:15... DH: MF: sx for Double Varicocele, SA 45 mil, motil: 50%, morph 3%- "lazy swimmers!"... Me: All "normal" but aging eggs most likely... ;-/ DS: 4/29/05-7 yrs old MC 9 weeks: 9/21/11 TTC for 3 yrs...7/2012: 1st IUI: BFN 8/2012: 2nd IUI: BFN... Need a break already! IVF #1 in progress Jan 2013: Antagonist Prot.: Gonal F 300/Menopur 150 ER: 15 follies, 12 retrieved, 10 mature, 10 fertilized...grow embies grow! 1/8/13: BFN.  
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01-29-2013 at 8:32 PM
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I think as long as you are not drinking, smoking, or doing drugs you are fine.  My mother and dh would not let me have any chocolate because of the caffeinne.  Grrr - it was Christmas time too.
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IUI 8-12 and 9-12 failed
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Beta 2 1-2-13 - 31
Beta 3 1-4-13 - 53
Beta 4 1/9 - 212!
Ultrasound 1/10 - Nothing completely empty uterus Beta 1/14 - 743; Beta 1/17 - 1704 ultrasound shows nothing. Officially a miscarriage. 1/21 Beta 3900 Dr. says it ectopic. Ultrasound shows a miracle heartbeat right in the uterus where it belongs! Dr. says I can be cautiously optomistic!!! Hang in there baby!

 
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01-29-2013 at 8:33 PM
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Is there a certain diet you are supposed to follow during IVF? I have cut out caffeine completely along with alcohol a while ago. I have been trying to eat as healthy as possible. I am still eating carbs and the occasional sugar. Since I cut out coffee, I have been drinking the low sugar Nesquik just as a little something. Also hot chocolate. Is the caffeine content in chocolate too high? 

Did any of your REs put you on a certain diet during IVF?

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01-29-2013 at 8:54 PM
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no, they didnt tell me to cut out anything except alcohol....
me 40, DH 39... FSH:8.6 AMH 2.3 AFC:15... DH: MF: sx for Double Varicocele, SA 45 mil, motil: 50%, morph 3%- "lazy swimmers!"... Me: All "normal" but aging eggs most likely... ;-/ DS: 4/29/05-7 yrs old MC 9 weeks: 9/21/11 TTC for 3 yrs...7/2012: 1st IUI: BFN 8/2012: 2nd IUI: BFN... Need a break already! IVF #1 in progress Jan 2013: Antagonist Prot.: Gonal F 300/Menopur 150 ER: 15 follies, 12 retrieved, 10 mature, 10 fertilized...grow embies grow! 1/8/13: BFN.  
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01-29-2013 at 8:56 PM
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that sounds yummy! I hope you have good results after your 2WW!
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01-29-2013 at 9:26 PM
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I'm sure it's not a big deal! My RE didn't give me any restrictions at all, at least not so far.

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01-29-2013 at 9:41 PM
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Christie-n-Andy:

Is there a certain diet you are supposed to follow during IVF? I have cut out caffeine completely along with alcohol a while ago. I have been trying to eat as healthy as possible. I am still eating carbs and the occasional sugar. Since I cut out coffee, I have been drinking the low sugar Nesquik just as a little something. Also hot chocolate. Is the caffeine content in chocolate too high? 

Did any of your REs put you on a certain diet during IVF?

Thanks!

I was basically told the same thing. They don't even want me eating chocolate because of the caffeine. I guess it can restrict uterine blood flow and I don't even have blood flow issues. It sounds like every RE is different. GL
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01-30-2013 at 8:01 AM
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Only thing I can't have is alcohol.  I've definitely been enjoying sweets every day.  My RE said the key is to relax as possible - if enjoying a sweet or chocolate will help you relax, so be it!
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Dx: Hypothalamic amenorrhea
Progesterone to induce period w/ the goal of Clomid - never got period (September 2011). RE referral.
Femera - never responded to the meds (December 2011)
Clomid with TI - BFN (February 2012)
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FET # 2 - 1 transferred on 11/01/12. Beta#1 (11dp5dt): 337; Beta#2: 769. BFP!!! 1st ultrasound 11/28/12 showed heartbeat, but measuring 5 days behind. 2nd ultrasound 12/05/12 - miscarriage.
FET # 3 - 1 transferred on 1/24/13. Beta#1 (11dp5dt): BFN.
FET # 4 - 2 transferred on 3/28/13. Beta #1 (11dp5dt): 673; Beta #2: 1265. Just under 6 weeks - m/c at home. WTF appointment in late May.

 
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01-30-2013 at 8:25 AM
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starspangledgirl1:

Eh, I couldnt handle acid now anyways, LOL! I actually (remarkably) dont miss the coffee. I miss the wine and chocolate more! 

 30 tww's?? ive had probably 15. youre a strong woman. heres hoping your next is your last and you get your baby! 

It's a little deceiving- I was 98% sure that it was a BFN for half of them (although there's always there's always that sliver of a hope that f*cks with you).  That's probably why I can't see investing in change for the wait.  That would have been 60 weeks, more than a year of my life without chocolate or alcohol.  I think not!  I will be a little more careful during our wait after IVF, but nothing crazy.  But I'll take the good wishes, I hope this is the cycle too!  Good luck with yours!
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01-30-2013 at 8:42 AM
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I can't give up chocolate. I tried but it keeps calling me. Doesn't help that DH keeps a bag on top of the fridge! I am not a doctor but I think you are fine!
Me 33/ DH 43 Me: Low AMH (.21) DOR, mild endo; Started seeing RE 11/12
Jan 2013 Clomid + trigger + IUI = BFN
Feb 2013 Clomid + trigger + IUI = BFN
March 2013 Clomid + trigger + IUI = BFN
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