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

[alicatt]

L4 - great news and don't be afraid to share, we all know how hard it is to get to the point where you are, and you deserve to rejoice! Plus as many have said, we need to see that it is possible!

First - yes, ask about the endometrial scratch, and while I'm sure you are sad that you had a chemical, at least you don't have to do a D&C and have other delays. The silver lining they say.. and yes, have a few margaritas and enjoy them because before you know it you won't be able to have any and I hope for a long time!

Edamame - yay.. closing in! Let us know how your biopsy/scratch goes!

AFM - had my baseline, everything looks good, no cysts, and my lining was 2.4mm. I got the all clear and they have my schedule with the biopsies earlier I think on Apr 3rd and 5th. I'm all confused, but we'll see how things turn out.

 

[everhopeful]

Ali - great you have the green light to go! Can you ask your fs why the change to the biopsies? Xx

 

[alicatt]

Ali - great you have the green light to go! Can you ask your fs why the change to the biopsies? Xx

I will definitely be asking them, I think they counted wrong! He has this pamphlet that states that the biopsies need to be done between cd 19-23 and there should be 2 and they should be 2 days apart. So either I counted wrong or they did? I can't wait for the results, so we know whether we are hitting the implantation window or not! That will be a relief to know!

 

[MoBaby]

So he wants to do it cycle days 18 and 20 right? If you waited to do it on CD 19 and 21 or 20 and 22 then the second day would fall on the weekend and they probably dont do biopsies on the weekends then the monday is too far out. Im sure doing it day 18 and 20 makes no difference as far as the results go. Good luck!

SO I started spotting... BUT I am very confused as to if this is the start of AF (Seems early if last BCP was yesterday am) or if its more of the usual I have been having...I had none all day then I exercised (an easy day) and then hour later spotting?? Thats kind of how its been going for me but I guess the spotting picks up tomorrow I will call the clinic. Worse that can happen is I go in and its not AF and I get an ultrasound

 

[alicatt]

So he wants to do it cycle days 18 and 20 right? If you waited to do it on CD 19 and 21 or 20 and 22 then the second day would fall on the weekend and they probably dont do biopsies on the weekends then the monday is too far out. Im sure doing it day 18 and 20 makes no difference as far as the results go. Good luck!

SO I started spotting... BUT I am very confused as to if this is the start of AF (Seems early if last BCP was yesterday am) or if its more of the usual I have been having...I had none all day then I exercised (an easy day) and then hour later spotting?? Thats kind of how its been going for me but I guess the spotting picks up tomorrow I will call the clinic. Worse that can happen is I go in and its not AF and I get an ultrasound

Very true! Although I am fairly sure that CD 18 will be too soon. I think the dates are pretty rigid and are supposed to straddle CD 21 since that is the optimal day for implantation. I'll review my cycle with them on Friday when I see them next.

I had the same thing back on Thursday.. spotting then nothing until Sunday. I guess just wait and see? How do you feel? Does it feel like it's AF?

 

[MoBaby]

hmmmm....IDK then. That makes sense to do it around the same time as the transfer would be. Yeah, def need to clarify that with them!

I am having some cramps but I really think its probably the spotting I have been having...I dont remember what normal AF feels like LOL! Guess I will just wait and see. I hate this! Cant I just be normal for a bit!

 

[alicatt]

hmmmm....IDK then. That makes sense to do it around the same time as the transfer would be. Yeah, def need to clarify that with them!

I am having some cramps but I really think its probably the spotting I have been having...I dont remember what normal AF feels like LOL! Guess I will just wait and see. I hate this! Cant I just be normal for a bit!

awe.. sorry Mo! I hope it's AF! So you can move forward. So if it's not AF, will they do a D&C instead?

 

[MoBaby]

If af doesn't get all the lining out then that's the plan from what I understand

 

[Edamame]

Really hope AF takes care of it mo! I always have spotting a day or two before actual AF, so hopefully that is what that is!

 

[LotusBlossom]

Went to a new practice today and got an ultrasound. They couldn't find anything in the uterus, but found a 3 cm mass on the left side near the ovary. I was promptly sent to the ER for more blood work and methotrexate for an ectopic. A doc from my new office was on call and said that because the beta went up from 2782 to 4,000 something, she is afraid to use the methotrexate in case there is somehow (miraculously) a hidden baby in there. So... Now we are waiting AGAIN. I go back on Wed for another beta and ultrasound. It looks like I may lose the left tube (it has been blocked since at least last summer) either way because of the mass, which could have been caused by endometriosis (which can cause an ectopic) or could be a cyst, but causes problems either way. This roller coaster never ends.

 

[cali_kt]

Lotus- I'm thinking of you. I hate to see you stuck in limbo. I'm crossing everything for you that your little one is just hiding. It is encouraging to see your numbers rising!!!

AFM- Thank you for your support. Means a lot to have you all care! DH and I had a nice chat this weekend and worked out our plan. We will try one more time. So we will have our FET in june/july time. I need time to relax and get back to myself. Started up cross fit and focusing on school...and enjoying life with out TTC stress. If the FET doesn't work...then we will work on adopting. It's hard to think that we only get one more shot, but we financially can't afford to do it again. We already are strapped because of this round. Just wanted to say thanks and I'll be stalking the thread for BFPs!!

 

[MoBaby]

Lotus: sorry about the ectopic . hopefully it can be cleared up soon as to if the mass is the ectopic or a cyst. Hate you are in limbo. Wish there was more I could say other than I'm sorry

 

[Sandy83]

Lotus, so sorry to hear you are going through all this. The waiting game is not fair thinking of you!

L4, We all want to hear your updates as the ladies have said it gives us hope that IVf does work

Cali, Great to hear from you, looks like you have a plan in place which is half the battle and Fx'd that the next FET is the one for you

BabyD, Is there any update I know you were waiting for your appt this week to see what the developments were Fx'd for you

Ali, great news on getting the ball rolling with your trial

Mo, Fx'd this is AF and you can get moving

Edamame, not long now hope time flies for you

first, Sorry to hear what you are going through but glad to hear you are on the way to being able to plan for the future and get the ball rolling again with IVF

Hope the rest of you ladies are doing well.

AFM, had a really painful night last night, I'm assuming its my body ovulating but with it being the first natural cycle since BFN it wasn't a pleasant experience i was in agony!!!!! Feeling better today. Hopefully AF will show next week and then WTF appt in 2 weeks today xx

 

[L4hope]

Lotus so sorry you are still stuck in limbo. But I think it's good the doctor is being extra cautious before giving you the methotrexate. I will keep my fingers crossed that you have a hider in there. Hopefully they can figure it out on Wednesday.

 

[alicatt]

Sandy - great to hear from you! I have had horrible ovulation pain in the past. After years on the pill that first one sent me to the ER! I was convinced I had a cyst that was rupturing. Turned out I was ovulating So I totally know what you were going through. OUCH!

Lotus - I hate that you are in limbo, not fun! I do think that it is good that the Dr at the ER was erring on the side of caution. Still.. the waiting must be

Cali - sounds like you have a good plan. I was adopted, and am grateful and thankful I got the parents I did! So if your FET doesn't work, adoption sounds like a perfect plan

AFM - wearing my first patch towards my new trial transfer, hoping that it does a better job than the shots! I did just call my FS office. Apparently with a FET they can do the transfer at any time, it doesn't really have to be day 21. In a medicated cycle they control the estrogen and progesterone so they can make the lining better faster. She said that they commonly do FET's as early as cd 13 and as late as cd 24. I'm still not convinced, but will confirm with my FS (instead of the nurse) on Friday. I did get confirmation on taking the baby aspirin, since I'll be doing this during my real FET, we need to do it during this cycle too.

 

[L4hope]

Ali I'm sure you are getting excited now that things are rolling. I do think the patch will work for you. All of my cycles fresh/frozen have been medicated cycles. My last FET was on cycle day 26. Now I'm always down Regged first with Lupron even for FETs so I don't know if that makes a difference. But I think it's all about them having complete hormonal control. That's how they can schedule multiple women on the same day. But, it's always nice to be reassured and explained by your own doctor.

 

[Sandy83]

Ali, I'm with L4 my clinic let me go an extra week from scheduled as they wanted my lining to thicken so think once they have control they can transfer when everything is ready and perfect. xx

 

[alicatt]

Ali I'm sure you are getting excited now that things are rolling. I do think the patch will work for you. All of my cycles fresh/frozen have been medicated cycles. My last FET was on cycle day 26. Now I'm always down Regged first with Lupron even for FETs so I don't know if that makes a difference. But I think it's all about them having complete hormonal control. That's how they can schedule multiple women on the same day. But, it's always nice to be reassured and explained by your own doctor.

Well the only reason I'm questioning it is that the FS showed me the protocol for the biopsies and they distinctly showed the days that the biopsy should be and it said day 20 and day 22. So I don't know if that was just an example or whether that was set in stone? The thing is that this is supposed to be a test to see when my implantation window is, so it is supposed to be exact, then based on the day and the results they can determine if we should implant sooner or later. So, yes, I definitely need confirmation! I don't want to spend all this money on the trial only to have to repeat it

Interesting that they did the lupron to downreg you before a FET. They haven't mentioned that, but I think if we are still having issues with my lining, they may have to do that. I really hated lupron, it gave me hives and horrible migraines, so hopefully I won't have to do that!

 

[MoBaby]

Ali with medicated my re does it at min day 20 but can be anytime after as long as lining is good. In natural they do it at day 21 regardless. My transfer was like cd24 I think. I didn't do lupron and won't this time. Just estrace and progesterone.

 

[ttcbaby117]

L4hope - how was the endo biopsy? I will be doing that next week Tuesday and I am bit concerned about pain etc. Did you take any meds prior?

First - I agree do ask about the endo biopsy it might help.

Cali -glad you guys have a plan hun! Fxed for you!

Lotus - Oh NO!!!! I am so sorry hun!

Ali - Do you know why they are doing 2 biopsies? That is good news about the timing of the FET. It will help that it is flexible.

AFM - first bcp down the hatch last night! 13 more to go! I have my endo biopsy on Tuesday!