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

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THANKS GIRLS!!! Everything went really well, and the doc told my husband she retrieved 12 eggs...hurray! Feelin' pretty good about that. The procedure itself was fine & dandy...I started to get nervous on the table, but my "cocktail" as the anesthesiologist called it, kicked in right on time. Right now I'm laid out, drinking Gatorade and feeling grateful. Thanks again to all you ladies for your support. Today I'm back on the doxycycline and I start the Medrol....then tomorrow, gulp, the progesterone in oil shots begin. Seriously it's the only aspect of pretty much the whole process that has me nervous!!! Any tips? If I can figure out how to post a pic, I have to share the "diagram" they gave my husband to help him know where to administer the shot...he seriously almost needed to visit "the room" if ya know what I mean...it's borderline pornography!!! Hahahahaha!! At least it gave us all a laugh right?? So now I wait for the call tomorrow...cross your fingers for me!! Thanks again girls!!! xoxox
 
Id like to see the diagram lol! 12 is great! Cant wait to hear tomorrows report :) Rest up!

(To post a pic when your reply hit go advanced then click the paperclip and you should be able to attach the pic :) )
 
OMG! That is borderline! BUT I saved it... I will print it for DH as I will be starting PIO SOOONNNNN!!! Like in less than 2 weeks :) I have an ultrasound April 8th to check lining.
 
DH was gone one night, so I had to do my PIO shot myself. I found that it was actually nicer to stick myself, but tough to depress the plunger. After that, I started sticking the needle in myself and having DH just push the plunger. And some nights, I don't even bother him.
 
12 eggs is great Turkey!! Congrats! Hope for a just a great fert report tomorrow.

As for the dreaded PIO shots..I too was very nervous about having them since I'm a baby with needles. However, it really isn't as bad as you think. I'm not gonna lie and say its a picnic either but it's just another one if the many things we do for the glory of having a baby. I have been on PIO twice a day since February 3rd and I'm super excited to be done with them this Sunday!! As for helpful hints, ice the area very well before the shot that will make it easier when it's going in. Then I also use a heating pad after and when I'm on the couch. I definitely got so sore in the beginning I felt like a little old lady walking and trying to sit down! :haha: But for whatever reason it does go away. I guess your toucus gets used to the abuse! Ha! You'll be ok though..promise!
 
That's a great retrieval number Turkey! Hope for a good fertilization number for you tomorrow! You girls are making me feel very lucky that I only had to do the pessaries - that PIO shot sounds horrible...
 
Sandy83 said:
Lotus, how you doing? xx
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I'm still recovering physically from the surgery. My abdomen is sore still. I'm looking forward to being able to get back to yoga, for my body and my mind. DH is going back to work soon, which is fine. He has a lot on his mind and needs to be working for his own sanity. It also helps us financially, so it's cool. :thumbup:

I'm doing some research on clinics in VA and trying to find ways to pay for it. I found a list of companies that offer IVF insurance coverage, so I am going to try to get a job with one of them. We'll see. Thanks for checking on me. :hugs:
 
Turkey - congrats on 12 eggs that is fantastic!! Haha that diagram is hysterical!
 
Lab just called...of 12 only 3 fertilized naturally. 3 were immature, but 6 did nothing. They called to ask us to do 2nd day ICSI, which ironically was the only thing my insurance didn't cover cuz my hub supposedly has super sperm. We told them to do it, but now I'm so full of doubt. The lady at the lab made it sound like even if they do fertilize, its unlikely they'll make it to blast. UGH. Anyone have any words of wisdom??
 
Turkey, I know i did ICSI with all mine from day one and i ended with 3 top graded embryo's by day 5 blastocyst. Can't give you much in words of wisdom but all i can say is it only take 1 and you have 3 that have fertilized naturally so that's a really good start! Fx'd for you :hugs: xx
 
Turkey: Everything is so difficult with IVF! Do not worry! I think the fact they can do rescue ICSI still is very encouraging. Dont give up and know that you have 3 that fertilized naturally (kind of like a natural selection type thing) that are going to make nice and beautiful embryos! If you give up PMA now then its hard to have it after the transfer. Dont give up!! SO many women with just 2 or 3 embryos have go on to have babies, a lot even twins! So anything is possible! Keep your chin up.
 
Turkey16 said:
Lab just called...of 12 only 3 fertilized naturally. 3 were immature, but 6 did nothing. They called to ask us to do 2nd day ICSI, which ironically was the only thing my insurance didn't cover cuz my hub supposedly has super sperm. We told them to do it, but now I'm so full of doubt. The lady at the lab made it sound like even if they do fertilize, its unlikely they'll make it to blast. UGH. Anyone have any words of wisdom??
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Definitely don't give up hope! Anything can happen. We used ICSI in both my IVF's because I was using frozen donor sperm. I ended up with 6 top grade blasts. I started with 17 eggs, 15 were mature, and 12 fertilized, and 6 made it to 5-6 day blasts. Every woman is different, and each woman has different numbers make it to blast. The 3 you have sound like they are pretty strong, and should do just fine. So if the rescue ICSI doesn't work, you still have 3! Also, the embryologist and the FS will decide whether to do a day 3 transfer or a day 5 transfer. There are ladies getting pregnant with both each day. There are pluses and minuses to both transfer days, so don't stress about it. Just have faith and relax :thumbup:
 
alicatt said:
Turkey16 said:
Lab just called...of 12 only 3 fertilized naturally. 3 were immature, but 6 did nothing. They called to ask us to do 2nd day ICSI, which ironically was the only thing my insurance didn't cover cuz my hub supposedly has super sperm. We told them to do it, but now I'm so full of doubt. The lady at the lab made it sound like even if they do fertilize, its unlikely they'll make it to blast. UGH. Anyone have any words of wisdom??
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Definitely don't give up hope! Anything can happen. We used ICSI in both my IVF's because I was using frozen donor sperm. I ended up with 6 top grade blasts. I started with 17 eggs, 15 were mature, and 12 fertilized, and 6 made it to 5-6 day blasts. Every woman is different, and each woman has different numbers make it to blast. The 3 you have sound like they are pretty strong, and should do just fine. So if the rescue ICSI doesn't work, you still have 3! Also, the embryologist and the FS will decide whether to do a day 3 transfer or a day 5 transfer. There are ladies getting pregnant with both each day. There are pluses and minuses to both transfer days, so don't stress about it. Just have faith and relax :thumbup:
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I agree with Ali, Turkey. Judging from these boards, there doesn't seem to be a correlation between success and how many eggs fertilize on day one, nor whether by ICSI or naturally. I have top grade, naturally fertilized blastocysts coming out the wazoo, but no babies. And others get one, poor grade embie transferred on day 3 and they are now mommies. As long as you have at least one embryo to transfer, day 3 or later, you're in the game!

Good luck!
 
What they all said! All of my embies were ICSI embies. Keep the Faith!!
 
FirstTry said:
alicatt said:
Turkey16 said:
Lab just called...of 12 only 3 fertilized naturally. 3 were immature, but 6 did nothing. They called to ask us to do 2nd day ICSI, which ironically was the only thing my insurance didn't cover cuz my hub supposedly has super sperm. We told them to do it, but now I'm so full of doubt. The lady at the lab made it sound like even if they do fertilize, its unlikely they'll make it to blast. UGH. Anyone have any words of wisdom??
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Definitely don't give up hope! Anything can happen. We used ICSI in both my IVF's because I was using frozen donor sperm. I ended up with 6 top grade blasts. I started with 17 eggs, 15 were mature, and 12 fertilized, and 6 made it to 5-6 day blasts. Every woman is different, and each woman has different numbers make it to blast. The 3 you have sound like they are pretty strong, and should do just fine. So if the rescue ICSI doesn't work, you still have 3! Also, the embryologist and the FS will decide whether to do a day 3 transfer or a day 5 transfer. There are ladies getting pregnant with both each day. There are pluses and minuses to both transfer days, so don't stress about it. Just have faith and relax :thumbup:
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I agree with Ali, Turkey. Judging from these boards, there doesn't seem to be a correlation between success and how many eggs fertilize on day one, nor whether by ICSI or naturally. I have top grade, naturally fertilized blastocysts coming out the wazoo, but no babies. And others get one, poor grade embie transferred on day 3 and they are now mommies. As long as you have at least one embryo to transfer, day 3 or later, you're in the game!

Good luck!
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"Coming out the wazoo"! This gave me a much-needed laugh!!! Thank you!!!! For the laugh AND for the great advice!!!
 
Thank you SO much ladies!!! The news I got this morning was definitely not what I was expecting, but it was a good reality check, ya know?? I'm not running things here, and I just have to stay positive and have faith. MoBaby-I had to google "PMA" but I'm glad I did!!! My positive mental attitude is in check and I am looking forward to tomorrow's update. Hoping and praying and hoping and praying AND checking this thread like its my job!!!! Thanks so much to you all!! xoxoxo
 
Turkey - so glad that everyone has put your mind at rest- you only need one!! Your baby is in there somewhere!

I had my lining check today and all good to go!!
My FET is scheduled for 3rd April!! Next Wednesday!! Very excited! X
 
Ever: that's great! We're ready for some more good news!

I'm scheduled for May 9. And we're transferring 2 for the first time, because the risk of twins is lower due to my history of m/c.

It's baby time!
 
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