33 yrs young ttc#1...need buddies:)

[friskyfish]

Wow panda....It's amazing how much you learn on here. I bet your amazed at how much you are learning yourself!? I having nothing but admiration for you ladies going through IVF. You are amazing, an inspiration....and I truly truly hope it works & you get your miracles soon

I started temping yesterday(which I said I'd never do) And I've also invested in some preseed, which I've heard some good things about. All I've been doing TTC is and hoping for the best!....So now my cycles are back to normal, I'm thinking, trying new things won't hurt?

Hubby is back next week, right around when ovulation should be happening. So, the poor boy won't be getting much rest! Haha Xx

 

[panda fan]

Friskyfish! That's great timing! I tried the pre-seed. I actually liked the texture. It's not really sticky like I was afraid it would be. lol Happy BDing!

 

[dovkav123]

Panda, good luck tomorrow!
Thinking about you...

 

[panda fan]

Thank you! I had 17 eggs!!! Wow! But of course the more important thing will be how many fertilize and are good quality. They said if some fertilize they are going to do a 3 day transfer which I'm a little nervous about because I heard 5 day transfers are better, but I'm trusting my doctor's judgment. Hope I get some good news tomorrow.

Right now I need a nap!

 

[dovkav123]

17 is a great number! Would you transfer two or one?
How was your retrieval?
How many micrograms or Units of HCG trigger did you inject?

Have a rest now and take care of yourself!

 

[panda fan]

Hi everyone! I'm so glad to have this board to share on because we are keeping all the details a secret between me and hubby so I appreciate having your support here since I don't want to be too specific right now with friends and family.

Anyway, today I called and we had 8 fertilize!!!! I have to call tomorrow to see how they are doing and if any others fertilize (she said the ones that didnt' fertilize were smaller and probably not mature enough)

So nervous. So strange to think my eggs are growing somewhere in a dish???!!! What a miracle!

Dov, retrieval was a bit tough. I am still very sore. I would definitely classify it as a surgery. I was under the whole time and they had to do the IV and that whole thing (assuming you had to to that with yours?) Yesterday my abdomen was very very sore. Had to use a heating pad to soothe it and today I'm at work and it's still a little sore, not terrible, but definitely would have preferred to be at home with a heating pad.

I did 10units Lupron to start, then went down to 5 units when I started the stims and 187.5units of Gonal. Trigger was 250 micrograms so I definitely won't POAS until the day of or day before my beta.

 

[dovkav123]

Oh, panda, I am happy for you!
Your transfer must be very soon in a couple of days! So excited!`Such a special moment for you and your hubby!
My retrieval was the same setting like IUI, only my RE had 2 helpers. I had cramps only for an hour. However, I had ovary pain during urination for a few days. I am calling today to get and ultrasound, probably for Sept 13, Friday. Wish me luck!

 

[panda fan]

Hi Dov,

You must be excited to be starting another cycle already. That's great news. Is this a baseline then?

 

[panda fan]

Update: Today I had 7 eggs left. One seems to have stopped growing. Somehow that makes me nervous even though it seems so many. I really want one to take.

I go in for my transfer tomorrow!!!

 

[gloria33]

hi ladies.. i was looking up discussions to join and here i am..

I have recently faced a a M/c at 8weeks from my 2nd ivf cycle and now await my next try hopefully in nov..

 

[panda fan]

Hi Gloria,

Welcome! I am so sorry about your loss. It must be so hard to get so far and then face that disappointment. I am glad to hear you have another cycle coming up in November.

I am on my first IVF cycle. I had two transferred this morning. Now it's 2ww time. Have to keep relaxed AND distracted. If you don't mind sharing info about your IVFs, I would like to know more. Everyone seems to have different experiences.

 

[dovkav123]

Welcome Gloria, Sorry for your heartbreak, I hope the third IVF will be the last one. Did your dr. have any idea why have you failed?

Panda, you transfered 2. How wonderful! Boy and girl? 2 girls or 2boys? Which combination would you prefer?
Did you freeze the rest?

Yes, September 13th and 16th I am going for an ultrasound and my blood work. We'll look at the follicle and plan an egg retrieval next week.

Have a rest and enjoy TWW, panda. Are you on progesterone? How much?Maybe BFP is around the corner in this thread!

 

[gloria33]

Hi Gloria,

Welcome! I am so sorry about your loss. It must be so hard to get so far and then face that disappointment. I am glad to hear you have another cycle coming up in November.

I am on my first IVF cycle. I had two transferred this morning. Now it's 2ww time. Have to keep relaxed AND distracted. If you don't mind sharing info about your IVFs, I would like to know more. Everyone seems to have different experiences.

Hello Pandafan, its true that everyone has different experiences.

Well during my 1st ivf( Eggs: 4 retrieved 3 survived all transferred on day 3) we couldn't fathom that my egg quality will be poor due to pcos and the severe endometriosis. Infact that made it difficult to go for any further egg retrieval for another try without causing harm to the already scarred lining as explained by my clinic. Hence this july we went for the #2 ivf (donor eggs) and i got my 1st BFP.

So i would say stay +ve it will happen as ive seen success with IVF(personally and close friends) and believe that it works out for most.

 

[gloria33]

Welcome Gloria, Sorry for your heartbreak, I hope the third IVF will be the last one. Did your dr. have any idea why have you failed?

Panda, you transfered 2. How wonderful! Boy and girl? 2 girls or 2boys? Which combination would you prefer?
Did you freeze the rest?

Yes, September 13th and 16th I am going for an ultrasound and my blood work. We'll look at the follicle and plan an egg retrieval next week.

Have a rest and enjoy TWW, panda. Are you on progesterone? How much?Maybe BFP is around the corner in this thread!

Hi Dovkav: when i went for my u/s at 8w1d it was an active subchronic bleed above the gestational sac lager that the sac itself that has caused the loss. Had i faced any symptoms like cramps or even spotting i would contact the clinic but i dint i just went for my 8w scheduled u/s and was told that the m/c had just happened as the baby measured exactly 8w. The Dr explained the same that had there been any warnings we would up the dose of progesterone etc. and that the bleed that gotten bigger and caused the m/c.

Im scared yes but very hopeful

 

[panda fan]

Gloria, thank you for sharing your story. It is encouraging to hear how hopeful you are and I'm excited to hear about your next IVF cycle.

I had very uncomfortable lower back pain last night after the transfer. I was anxious about it this morning and didn't sleep well but once I got up and walked around it changed to just a barely noticeable ache.

2ww is going to be hard. It's hard to distract myself when I keep talking to my belly and whispering encouraging things. People at work are going to think I'm crazy if they walk by my office and hear me, lol.

 

[panda fan]

oh dov! just saw your questions. I think I would love any combination just as long as they are healthy!

as for freezing, I have to call Monday to see if any of the rest made it to freezing. I am hoping so as the retrieval was difficult for me (very sore) so getting to try without that step for a month would be nice.

 

[dovkav123]

Update from a visit to RE
We found beautiful round follicle 18mm on my left side(last month was on the right).
I wish I O'ed on right side once again. If there is any damage done to the ovary during a procedure at least I have one healthy, the left one.

Blood tests were great. My LH hasn't spyked yet.
HCG trigger shot on Saturday 11pm
Egg retrieval on Monday at 10am.

I realy feel this time we'll be lucky and an egg will be matured and ready to aspirate.

Also on the same chair my RE did a pap smear(cervical cancer screening). It was the most gentle one in the whole world!


I called the pharmacy and order meds today, I want to avoid the stress we had last month.
I hope you're all enjoying a wonderful and warm weekend!

 

[panda fan]

dov, that's so exciting! I will be thinking of you Monday!

 

[gloria33]

Good Luck dovkav!!

Panda fan how is your 2ww going??

 

[panda fan]

too slow! lol

Are you impatient for your November cycle, gloria, or are you distracting yourself with fun activities?