Anyone doing FET/IVF in Jan 2013 till everyone's BFP (Everyone Welcome)

[Flowermal]

Turkey: I also had slight headaches with Lupron.. But it went aay once I started increasing my intake of water.. Much much better now, it has pretty much gone.. On my 10th day now

Hey Flowermal...thanks for the tip! What other meds are you taking?? I start menopur and gonal-f tomorrow.

Hey Turkey, no other meds for me.. Just finished 21 days of BCPs so awaiting AF.. Next up will be baseline scan

Interesting. I assumed since you we're taking Lupron that you'd have started the stims soon after...I guess there are all sorts of ways to go about it, huh? Today will be my third day of Lupron + menopur + gonal-F. So far so good, but man giving yourself all these shots gets old!!! No major side effects, but this morning some of my muscles feel like I was lifting weights at the gym or something (trust me...that WAS NOT happening!!!). Did AF arrive? She came calling for me the morning after I stopped my BCPs! When is your baseline??

Hi turkey, yea my protocol involves 21 days of BCPs and Lupron was introduced 2 weeks into my BCPs. AF arrived the 3rd day after taking the last pill. My baseline is on 20th. Will know after the baseline scan when I'd be starting the Stims.

 

[ttcbaby117]

Firsttry - I am so sorry to hear that hun! Will they do additional testing since you have had 2 mc now. Maybe some immune testing? Again, so sorry hun.....this is just horrible news.

 

[alicatt]

Well, I don't know when you officially call it a chemical, but today's FRER and IC are almost completely white. I'm hopeful that this means AF will come soon and we can look forward to doing a fresh IVF cycle with PGS soon.

I have a friend who had 4 m/c's before doing PGS and is now in her second trimester.

PGS is when they test the embryos before putting them back right? I would ask about autoimmune and clotting issues as well. They are simple blood tests that can tell if your body is somehow stopping the embryo from implanting. So sorry you are going through this

 

[FirstTry]

Well, I don't know when you officially call it a chemical, but today's FRER and IC are almost completely white. I'm hopeful that this means AF will come soon and we can look forward to doing a fresh IVF cycle with PGS soon.

I have a friend who had 4 m/c's before doing PGS and is now in her second trimester.

PGS is when they test the embryos before putting them back right? I would ask about autoimmune and clotting issues as well. They are simple blood tests that can tell if your body is somehow stopping the embryo from implanting. So sorry you are going through this

I am going to get my beta tomorrow. My guess is it will be between 10 and 25. And then the doctor is supposed to call me to discuss next steps.

Ali, I don't think implantation is the problem. Last time that pregnancy sac didn't want to let go. It's just that the baby part stopped growing. And this time, I assume in order to get any HCG, it needs to have implanted, right?

Yes, PGS is when they take a cell from each (day 3?) embryo and test whether it's genetically normal. When my friend did it, of 6 embies, only 1 was normal. So, that could be our problem too. I'll see what the RE says tomorrow.

I know I sound somewhat unfazed by all this, but I've been having bouts of crying all day. I'll be perfectly fine and then I'll just start balling.

Ali, I forget, did you try the scratch last time? I know you're doing the test cycle now, but I forgot whether you tried the scratch.

Good luck to everyone else!

 

[everhopeful]

First - so sorry you are going through this! Hope you get answers from your fs soon! Xx

 

[LotusBlossom]

Oh, First! I'm so sorry. Sending you giant today!

 

[L4hope]

So sorry First

 

[Mells54]

Sorry First. I understand the crying. I've had a BFN for a week now and it hits me at weird times. Hugs to you.

 

[WannabeeMum]

First and Cali - I'm so sorry. Sending you both a big hug...

Lotus - I hope you feel better soon.

 

[alicatt]

Well, I don't know when you officially call it a chemical, but today's FRER and IC are almost completely white. I'm hopeful that this means AF will come soon and we can look forward to doing a fresh IVF cycle with PGS soon.

I have a friend who had 4 m/c's before doing PGS and is now in her second trimester.

PGS is when they test the embryos before putting them back right? I would ask about autoimmune and clotting issues as well. They are simple blood tests that can tell if your body is somehow stopping the embryo from implanting. So sorry you are going through this

I am going to get my beta tomorrow. My guess is it will be between 10 and 25. And then the doctor is supposed to call me to discuss next steps.

Ali, I don't think implantation is the problem. Last time that pregnancy sac didn't want to let go. It's just that the baby part stopped growing. And this time, I assume in order to get any HCG, it needs to have implanted, right?

Yes, PGS is when they take a cell from each (day 3?) embryo and test whether it's genetically normal. When my friend did it, of 6 embies, only 1 was normal. So, that could be our problem too. I'll see what the RE says tomorrow.

I know I sound somewhat unfazed by all this, but I've been having bouts of crying all day. I'll be perfectly fine and then I'll just start balling.

Ali, I forget, did you try the scratch last time? I know you're doing the test cycle now, but I forgot whether you tried the scratch.

Good luck to everyone else!

Hey First.. you sound like you have things under control, but I'm sorry none the less

The tests are basically the same for repeat implantation failure and repeat miscarriage. They make sure you don't have any clotting issues or autoimmune issues that are attacking the embryo and either causing it to die before implantation or after. I'm not suggesting that you don't do the PGS, but discuss having the blood tests too!

My test cycle is actually 2 scratches (biopsies) but they cancelled my last cycle as my lining was horrible! Which was odd because its always looked awesome! I just got AF today.. YAY! So now I can start my trial cycle again. I'll call my FS on Monday to see when they want me to start.

 

[Flowermal]

First: so sorry

 

[ashknowsbest]

First off I want to say thank you to everyone for all of your support and kindness You girls are awesome!

cali - I said it on the other thread but I am SO sorry about your bfn ... If you need to talk you can PM me, I know where you're coming from and it is awful.

First - Ahh I'm so sorry that you're going through this, I really wish we had some good news on this thread! We will get there soon.

lotus - I hope your HCG numbers keep rising and this is your forever baby! I have my FX'd for you

turkey - yay for getting started!

ali - finally AF came so you can get started, so exciting!

wanna - congrats on the great scan of your LO!

Mo & Ever - yay for FET in 3 weeks!

Army - congratulations on your pregnancy! Have a happy and healthy 9 months!

AFM - I have my WTF appointment on March 28th. I'm actually going to be out of town visiting with my best friend from high school who lives in Texas. Her boyfriend is out of town for work so we're going to have a girls week I'm looking forward to going where there is nice weather! My OH is going to go to the consult with the doctor and they're going to conference call me. I can't wait to figure out what's next but here are a couple of things I've been considering bringing up. I'm going to ask about PGD testing, assisted hatching, putting HCG in my uterus right before the transfer to help it stick, DNA fragmentation testing for my OH. Oh and I want to discuss changing my protocol from long lupron to something else since I seem to get shitty quality eggs. I think I'm also going to take CoQ10 to help with egg quality. Anyone have any other egg improving suggestions? I will let you all know how it goes!

I'm always here cheering you girls on even if I'm not posting regularly! I love you all and you've been so supporting, I wish you all the very best!

 

[FirstTry]

Thank you for the kind words, everyone.

Ali: Yay for AF! Good luck this month.

Ash: A girls' week in Texas sounds great. Enjoy! And I hope you get some answers and a put a plan in place.

 

[FirstTry]

Firsttry - I am so sorry to hear that hun! Will they do additional testing since you have had 2 mc now. Maybe some immune testing? Again, so sorry hun.....this is just horrible news.

Thank you, TTC. I haven't heard my RE talk about the immune testing. I'm going to ask him what he thinks we should do next.

 

[Sandy83]

Morning Ladies

Sorry i haven't posted in a while but have been reading everyone's post and making sure i keep up to date, even tho this is a fast moving thread.

Cali and First, so sorry for your BFN thinking of you at this hard time i know it doesn't seem like it now but it will get easier and once you have your next plan in place you will have something to focus on sending you lots of

Ali, Great news AF has shown and you can move on with your trial

Mo and Ever, Yay for fast approaching FET

Army, Congratulations on BFP

Lotus, Fx'd for you and hope this week brings some good news

Turkey, yay for getting started

Hope the rest of you ladies are doing well and for those who got there BFP are progressing nicely

I hope all you ladies who are like myself and unfortunately this time round got a BFN will stay with this thread and we will all help each other until we get our well deserved BFP.

AFM, no news on my side just waiting for WTF appt on 9th April i think it's done me good to have time to spend on me and DH i feel relaxed and in a much better place to go through the next IVF. Had lots of things to keep me occupied like planning my up and coming BIG 30!!!!! and also thinking of planning a surprise trip for me and DH to Paris for our 1st Wedding Anniversary so all good. Also offered to plan my sister Baby shower for her and i know some of you ladies might think I'm mad but I actually feel ok about this and think I'm in a good place at the mo to be able to do this. I've got an amazing Husband who would do anything for me and who i love to bits and got a great relationship which a lot of people would be envious about and infertility is just a small hurdle we are facing at the moment. Well that's how i am seeing it anyway!!!!

 

[alicatt]

Morning Ladies

Well as you know, AF arrived yesterday so I'm on my way in for my baseline this afternoon! They insisted that I come today, day 2. Kind of is a pain because I'm actually working from home today, and their office is 5 mins from work. I asked if I could come in Wednesday (day 4) and they said that would be too late. So I guess today it is!
I'm excited to start my new trial cycle, since today is day 2 we now know that my biopsies will be on April 5th and 7th (cd 20 and 22). YAY! Hopefully my lining reacts better on the patches than it did to the shots.

Sandy - nice to hear from you, it sounds like you have a great outlook on life, and are extremely happy You are right, infertility is but a hurdle that you and your DH will overcome. I think it is fantastic that you are throwing your sister a baby shower, and I think in time she will be doing the same thing for you!

 

[MoBaby]

Hi ladies!

Glad af came Ali!
Sandy April 9th is soooo far away! I hate waiting!!
Good to hear from you ash. Girls week sounds fun!
First sooo sorry!
Cali: I read your blog the other day and I'm soooo sorry it didn't work I hope you get answers at your wtf appt.

Today I'm having a hard time. Almost broke down and cried b/c a friend is due a few days after i was found out she's having a boy and it's all over FB. I hid her and her husband b/c I can't take it. What's more annoying to me is they knew our struggles but never told us they were going to try then when I told them I was pg they never told me/dh until after I mc then I was at their house one day sobbing talking about the mc and our struggles and right before we left they told us about the pg. so lame. Anyways!

I took my last bcp yesterday am!!!! Yay!!!! I'm hoping af is just around the corner! How many days until withdrawl bleeding anyways? Anyone know? I will call the day I bleed for instructions b/c I'm getting impatient lol. I can't wait to see a normal af. Im afraid this one will be painful and heavy but get all that stuff out and get ready for a new occupant for the next 9 months!! Lol

 

[Sandy83]

Mo, So sorry to hear that your friend is being so insensitive to your feelings I really hate FB for that reason!!!!

Can't answer any of your questions but Fx'd and hopefully it would be too bad. Sounds like you have great PMA and hoping this is your time xx

 

[alicatt]

Hi ladies!

Glad af came Ali!
Sandy April 9th is soooo far away! I hate waiting!!
Good to hear from you ash. Girls week sounds fun!
First sooo sorry!
Cali: I read your blog the other day and I'm soooo sorry it didn't work I hope you get answers at your wtf appt.

Today I'm having a hard time. Almost broke down and cried b/c a friend is due a few days after i was found out she's having a boy and it's all over FB. I hid her and her husband b/c I can't take it. What's more annoying to me is they knew our struggles but never told us they were going to try then when I told them I was pg they never told me/dh until after I mc then I was at their house one day sobbing talking about the mc and our struggles and right before we left they told us about the pg. so lame. Anyways!

I took my last bcp yesterday am!!!! Yay!!!! I'm hoping af is just around the corner! How many days until withdrawl bleeding anyways? Anyone know? I will call the day I bleed for instructions b/c I'm getting impatient lol. I can't wait to see a normal af. Im afraid this one will be painful and heavy but get all that stuff out and get ready for a new occupant for the next 9 months!! Lol

Some friends are just so insensitive, I hope you are reconciling it all! Your turn will come, it just might be a few more months

I think it will take a few days for AF to come, but hopefully she will come soon. You could always ring your FS office to see when they would expect your period. I just did provera and it took a full week for AF to appear, but she came yesterday. I would think that she could come as soon as tomorrow or as late as next weekend. That is my educated guess! FX'd for her coming soon!

 

[MoBaby]

She needs to come this week to stay as planned for fet lol