1st Cycle IVF April 2013

[2have4kids]

Trolley_Dolley, whatever it takes to get that BFP, and welcome! Let us know how your side effects go. I'm on a few threads where all the ladies have said they get pretty bad side effects from it, I'm hoping you steer clear. THankfully I think they've skipped that step for me although I'll be asking on Wed when I do my baseline u/s. Did you take the bcp first?

 

[Trolley_Dolly]

Trolley_Dolley, whatever it takes to get that BFP, and welcome! Let us know how your side effects go. I'm on a few threads where all the ladies have said they get pretty bad side effects from it, I'm hoping you steer clear. THankfully I think they've skipped that step for me although I'll be asking on Wed when I do my baseline u/s. Did you take the bcp first?

Hi 2have4kids no really noticable side effects as yet but i take my shot at 10 in the evening so by the morning i feel ok.....lucky u doing the short protocol....ive not been on bcp whats that?sorry im new to all this

 

[2have4kids]

Birth control pill (marvelon) for 21 days before baseline and stimms. It turns out I do have to take Suprefact (Burselin), they just hadn't written it down because they don't know how much yet and when I'll be ready. Tomorrow is my u/s and bloods.

 

[2have4kids]

I've been taking DHEA for 3+ months now and have been reading this blog:
https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Fertility---Infertility---IVF/DHEA-and-IVF/show/416979?page=2


The lady, Anitasto, seems to have been through many ivf's and her friend has been through 17 of them. She recommends what to look for with baseline u/s's, she says all the follies need to be <7mm, 10 or over is too big and will not be successful. She also recommends getting testosterone tests throughout. I'll skip that but I'll be interested to see the baseline measurement tomorrow. she said don't waste your money if they're bigger than that and that many women ovulate through the BCP beforehand which will wreck the ivf cycle. she says they should be testing for this, so I'll ask if they'll do a prog test for O.

 

[Trolley_Dolly]

Birth control pill (marvelon) for 21 days before baseline and stimms. It turns out I do have to take Suprefact (Burselin), they just hadn't written it down because they don't know how much yet and when I'll be ready. Tomorrow is my u/s and bloods.[/QUOTE

Hi hun no i didnt start with that i just got straight into the burselin got my irst scan on the 11th...good luck for 2mo let me know how u get on

 

[Trolley_Dolly]

I've been taking DHEA for 3+ months now and have been reading this blog:
https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Fertility---Infertility---IVF/DHEA-and-IVF/show/416979?page=2


The lady, Anitasto, seems to have been through many ivf's and her friend has been through 17 of them. She recommends what to look for with baseline u/s's, she says all the follies need to be <7mm, 10 or over is too big and will not be successful. She also recommends getting testosterone tests throughout. I'll skip that but I'll be interested to see the baseline measurement tomorrow. she said don't waste your money if they're bigger than that and that many women ovulate through the BCP beforehand which will wreck the ivf cycle. she says they should be testing for this, so I'll ask if they'll do a prog test for O.

This is great info thank u

 

[V2R]

Hi Ladies, sorry I've not been on here for a while. Too Excited how is your cold? I have also had something hanging about me

My hospital appointment has been changed to Thursday 18th...I think I am going to crack up with the hospital I thought tomorrow would've been the start to my IVF journey.

How is everyone else getting on? Hi Trolley Dolly, don't worry I am new to all this as well I don't have a clue what to expect xx

 

[TooExcited]

Hi everyone

V2R - cold has almost gone thank you. Perfectly timed to coincide with ovulation... Perfect timing!

How is everyone doing? We have our kick off apt on Wednesday and I'm getting nervous! I have a huge list of questions. Is there anything I really really should ask? I'm getting a bit confused about it all now!

We have literally gone all out this month hoping for a BFP before we get to ivf. This cycle has closely mimicked the cycle in August which ended up as a chemical so I have my fingers and toes crossed (minus the chemical of course!) I have ovulated today so the 2ww starts now!

Will get my AMH results on weds too so a bit nervous about that too!

Must chill out he he xx

 

[captainj1]

hi girls!

Good to hear everyone's news. I had my teach-in today for my meds. I am expecting AF to arrive on Thursday. I had gone for it in March around O time hoping and praying for a last minute natural BFP but did a HPT this morning before my appointment and it was a BFN.

So i have all my meds waiting and my sheet of doses - i'm on the antagonist protocol so am doing jabs of 300iu of Gonal-F from CD2 and will be adding 2 more jabs on CD7 (0.25mg of Cetrotide and 75iu of Luveris). Should finish stimming on around CD12-14 then do my trigger for ER. So probably ER on around 24 April and hoping for a day-5 blasto transfer of 2 blastos.

Wish me luck! will let you know when AF starts and I'm all systems go. Not looking forward to the injections and kind of sad that we weren't able to do it naturally, but also excited and apprehensive for the next few weeks. We will know by around 10th May if it has worked or not so at least it is a short cycle...x

 

[V2R]

Hi everyone

V2R - cold has almost gone thank you. Perfectly timed to coincide with ovulation... Perfect timing!

How is everyone doing? We have our kick off apt on Wednesday and I'm getting nervous! I have a huge list of questions. Is there anything I really really should ask? I'm getting a bit confused about it all now!

We have literally gone all out this month hoping for a BFP before we get to ivf. This cycle has closely mimicked the cycle in August which ended up as a chemical so I have my fingers and toes crossed (minus the chemical of course!) I have ovulated today so the 2ww starts now!

Will get my AMH results on weds too so a bit nervous about that too!

Must chill out he he xx

Hey how did your appointment go on Wed? What kind of questions did you ask? I really don't know what to ask because I don't know what to expect.

There is a open night at the fertility clinic in May so I think I might go to it.

My appointment is on Thursday all Im thinking about asking is when do I start taking meds & is there are any side effects. I am a bit scared now would love to fall pregnant before I start IVF but it looks very unlikely.

 

[V2R]

hi girls!

Good to hear everyone's news. I had my teach-in today for my meds. I am expecting AF to arrive on Thursday. I had gone for it in March around O time hoping and praying for a last minute natural BFP but did a HPT this morning before my appointment and it was a BFN.

So i have all my meds waiting and my sheet of doses - i'm on the antagonist protocol so am doing jabs of 300iu of Gonal-F from CD2 and will be adding 2 more jabs on CD7 (0.25mg of Cetrotide and 75iu of Luveris). Should finish stimming on around CD12-14 then do my trigger for ER. So probably ER on around 24 April and hoping for a day-5 blasto transfer of 2 blastos.

Wish me luck! will let you know when AF starts and I'm all systems go. Not looking forward to the injections and kind of sad that we weren't able to do it naturally, but also excited and apprehensive for the next few weeks. We will know by around 10th May if it has worked or not so at least it is a short cycle...x

Good Luck it wont be long in passing until 10th May.

Is your meds easy to follow? Do you have to do them certain time of the day?

Really hope it works, your emotions will be running wild.

 

[2have4kids]

Hi ladies :wave:
Captain, did your AF arrive yet? Wouldn't that be SO great to get a surprise BFP, you're not out till your out!! And if you're out... roll on stims! Won't be long now. I too would like a 5 day transfer, they seem to be more successful then 3. We signed to throw back 3 good quality blasts or 4 if not so good quality. Overall stats in Canada are less than 40% chance of even 1 of 4 sticking if you're a woman over 37. That's pretty daunting in my books! At ~$8000/fresh cycle, we have no choice but to throw lots back.

V2R the 18th is just around the corner now!!When's AF due? Have you been HP testing yet? How was the FC open night?

TooExcited did you get your AMH test back yet? You're lucky to be able to have one, they charge for it here in Canada and I've got so many expenses as it is I just can't do another $100 for a test.

Trolley!!! How did your scan go today lady??? I'm DYING to hear.

Mbrink we haven't heard much from you since you popped your head in in the beginning. How is it going? Have you tested yet? I have f&tx for you.

AFM, did the cyst aspiration appt on Tuesday morning, they collected 2 big fat vials of fluid TMI GROSS! I couldn't believe it. That evil evil bcp! It hurt and I cried. Glad it's over with. They said it would be just like IVF but no meds. We started with suprefact Tuesday morning, I asked OH to do it while the pharmacist was teaching us. I felt fragile and not up to it, was glad he obliged.

I start stimming tonight at 5pm. I do my suprefact (bursulin 2mg) at 6am & 6pm everyday and Gonal F (450mg) & Luveris (75mg) at 5pm everyday now for 14 days. My first blood & scan is Wednesday next week.

 

[V2R]

Hi 2havekids,

My AF will be due roughly 25th April. I do not do any HP testings my AF has never been late!! Cant wait until the 18th I was a bit worried about my weight & BMI so I went to the chemist & all is perfect.

Oh no I feel for you so is that the cyst totally gone? I thought you would be put to sleep for that? What a horrible thing to go through but at least it is done now.
Good luck with your stimmings & let us all know how you get on on Wednesday xx

 

[CzWife]

Hi there, I've got almost the exact timing as Captainj1 of my first IVF. I'm 37, DH 43, he has great counts, I have premature ovarian diminished reserves, only 4 working antral follies. I've been on the pill for the last week and a half and on the flare protocol.

Have you guys seen your drug regiments? I just got mine in the mail the other day and they've got me on a few drugs including 450mg Gonal f. from everyone I speak to this is an extremely high dose. I've heard it's good to start high and they can always adjust it lower if I respond quickly, I think the fs is worried I'll be a poor responder. I'm going to have to do the injections myself, oH gets all faint and pale at the site of needles. How about you ladies, looking forward to injections

Hi, I hope you ladies don't mind if I join! I am starting my first stim tonight for my third round of IVF. It looks like I am on a schedule similar to a few other people. This time, I am on the antagonist protocol. I will be taking 108iu of Follistim. In a few days, I will start Ganirelix with an ER around 4/22. I am hoping that this round is a success for us all.

 

[captainj1]

Hi Czwife, and welcome! I will be just a few days behind you, if AF ever arrives!

She's still not here and I haven't had any of my usual pre AF spotting either. However, I did another hpt this morning and still negative. I am getting cramps and sore boobs and definitely feels like she is on her way. I usually have 27 day cycles so she is due tomorrow. I think maybe the hysteroscopy I had 6 weeks ago has cleared out any old blood so maybe that's why I've not had spotting so far.

My meds are all fairly easy to follow, one is a pen and the other two are powder/water mixes. I have to do them all between 4 and 7pm each day, but as long as in at 3 hour window it doesn't have to be exactly the same time each day.

Anyway, will let you know when AF comes. Haven't been so impatient to see here for 2 years!!! X

 

[captainj1]

By the way 2have4kids, in the uk you can't transfer more than 2 embryos unless the woman is over 40 (I'm 37). Interesting to know what your cycle is costing, mine is going to be about £4000 for the ivf itself and another £1400 for the meds, plus £1000 for 2 year frozen embryo storage if there are any to store, plus £800 for assisted hatching if we need it. It all adds up doesn't it! And we have probably spent £1200 so far on consultations, blood tests, SA and hysteroscopy (which was partly covered by my insurance).

Will all be worth it if it works, i guess i was just very lucky that my DS was free!! X

 

[2have4kids]

Welcome CzWife, sorry to hear you're on your 3rd IVF and wishing you some serious I only started full injections Thurs so we're not too far apart with schedules.

Captain, my insurance paid for ~$5000-6000 meds and we pay $8000-$10000 in fees. If they don't use ICSI, assisted embryo hatching or there are none to freeze they give us some dosh back. It's outrageously expensive.

In Quebec they give the ladies free IVF but will only I don't know which I'd prefer tbh, I'm quite happy to get the family rolling with twins at this point, it's taken so bl00dy long!

 

[captainj1]

AF just arrived, so first full day of cycle will be tomorrow, stimming starts Monday. Gulp! X

 

[2have4kids]

Yeay! Roll on Monday!

 

[TooExcited]

Hi ladies - sorry I have been MIA for a few days... I'm getting my head around things!

Captainj1 -- great news on AF. Let the fun commence!!!

2have4kids- my AMH was 9.19. Not terribly low (apparently) but low for my age (34) so we have been delayed slightly as I have to take dhea for 4-6 weeks then book back in to see the nurses. It's not a massive wait but I'm frustrated that I had the test 8 weeks ago and instead of writing to me or calling me and telling me to get in the dhea they wait until we are at kick off apt... Very annoying! We have to pay too as not a test offered on NHS at the moment so that cost £101!!!

How is everyone else doing? I have been at a wedding today & managed to get DH to only have 3 alcoholic drinks... Massive progress!!!