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

[FirstTry]

Ali: I was told the estrogen will prevent ovulation. I think the whole point of progesterone supplementation is the mimic what your body does post-ov.

Ash: glad to see you have a plan! I'm doing basically the same. If this FET is a bust, it's PGD next.

 

[alicatt]

So I know I've been MIA but I just thought I'd let you girls know that I had my consult and we're going forward with the FET. I have an appointment for b/w on April 3rd to see where I'm at in my cycle and then I'll either be put on lupron or BCP's then estrace and then the transfer he said about 30 days later? He also said that the embryo that is frozen is the best embryo I have ever produced so that's good news.

If the FET doesn't work we're going to be doing another IVF cycle, I'll be a metaformin (I think that's what it's called) and a low carb diet to get some better quality embryos hopefully and we're also going to be doing PGD. If we do PGD and they all (or most of them) come back abnormal then we know it's an embryo problem but if they come back okay for the most part then we can attribute me not getting pregnant to a endometrium problem and we can try to solve that instead. I'm pretty happy with the plan going forward and just thought I would let you girls know what's happening.

I actually did a GF diet throughout my last IVF cycle, and I think it helped a lot. I was healthier and ate properly. I've heard metformin helps women with PCOS, have they ever diagnosed you with that? The low carb diet also helps with women with PCOS. I hope it helps a lot!! Although I hope the FET works first!

 

[alicatt]

Ali: I was told the estrogen will prevent ovulation. I think the whole point of progesterone supplementation is the mimic what your body does post-ov.

Ash: glad to see you have a plan! I'm doing basically the same. If this FET is a bust, it's PGD next.

Yes, PIO is supposed to help maintain the lining after OV. I just think that they were expecting my lining to be thicker since a lot of women ovulate around CD 12-14, but I don't, so I'm a little later. Interesting to note that the estrogen will stop me from OV. Did not know that! I'm still waiting to hear from the FS as to what they want me to do!

 

[ashknowsbest]

first - I think we both have a good plan going forward

ali - My doctor said that I am PCOSish ... meaning that I'm borderline. They said something like my levels are on the verge of PCOS and from the way I've responded to the medication I am PCOSish. I'm hoping the FET works but if not I feel very relaxed and relieved that we're doing PGD ... I just really want some answers of some sort.

 

[alicatt]

first - I think we both have a good plan going forward

ali - My doctor said that I am PCOSish ... meaning that I'm borderline. They said something like my levels are on the verge of PCOS and from the way I've responded to the medication I am PCOSish. I'm hoping the FET works but if not I feel very relaxed and relieved that we're doing PGD ... I just really want some answers of some sort.

Sounds like a good plan moving forward, and to treat yourself as if you have PCOS should improve your cycle if you have to go that route. You might also want to try eating that way for your FET too. I think that eating healthy and taking our supplements and doing everything we can to make our bodies a good oven is just as important during a FET as it is in a full IVF.

I have wondered if PGD wouldn't be a good idea for me too, but it is SOOOOO expensive! My FS wanted almost $5K.

 

[ashknowsbest]

Yeah I've been eating healthy regardless of TTC ... I've just been trying to be a healthier person overall. I actually asked my doctor about all of those supplements and vitamins and he said he would rather not have me take them. So, not sure if I'm going to take them or not. PGD is expensive but if it's going to better the odds and help them figure out what's going on and why it's not working!

 

[MoBaby]

Glad you have a good plan ash!!

 

[Turkey16]

Yeah I've been eating healthy regardless of TTC ... I've just been trying to be a healthier person overall. I actually asked my doctor about all of those supplements and vitamins and he said he would rather not have me take them. So, not sure if I'm going to take them or not. PGD is expensive but if it's going to better the odds and help them figure out what's going on and why it's not working!

Great to see you Ash! Your plan sounds awesome!! We wanted to do PGD, but the price was a little out of our budget....I love the idea of it though for sure!!

 

[Turkey16]

OK, so the results are in! Lab called and said of the 6 that were "rescue ICSI'd", 3 took and are looking good. Of the original 3 that fertilized naturally, 2 are 2-celled, and one is 3-celled. The very dry lab lady told me that was exactly what they wanted to see. She then told me that the transfer is set for tomorrow. It kind of took me aback, b/c I figured if everything looked good, they'd want to wait til Sunday...I asked her if everything was ok and she told me, in no uncertain terms, that we were doing it tomorrow because "YOU'RE OLD!". She definitely tells it like it is huh??? Either way, I'm pretty excited!! The craziest part is that they are recommending we transfer all three original tough guys!!! I told them my DH would have a heart attack so the doctor called him!! Hahaha!! Whatever he said must have made sense cuz we're going with all three!!! Lord have mercy!!! The doc insists that the thought of me having triplets is preposterous, so I guess I gotta believe him!!!!! AHHHHHH!!

 

[everhopeful]

Ash - great plan moving forward!! Hopefully the FET will work but great to have a next step!

Ali- lining sounds good to me, it will still continue to develop also. My fs likes anything over 7 before they start progesterone! Mine was 8.7 on cd9 and have started the pessaries.
Hopefully you hear back from your fs soon but if guess it was a go!!

Turkey - how exciting!! 3 embies in you by tomorrow!! How exciting!! Xx

 

[MoBaby]

Omg turkey! 3??? Eek! I'd freak out! Lol. Good luck! I hope the other 3 make it to freeze!

 

[alicatt]

Yeah I've been eating healthy regardless of TTC ... I've just been trying to be a healthier person overall. I actually asked my doctor about all of those supplements and vitamins and he said he would rather not have me take them. So, not sure if I'm going to take them or not. PGD is expensive but if it's going to better the odds and help them figure out what's going on and why it's not working!

It is interesting, some Doctors are more interested in trying alternative medicine, and using herbs and other things to aid fertility, and others are dead set against it. I think a lot of it is placebo. If you think it is helping then it will

Do what your FS wants you to do, he is catering your protocol to you with the assumption you are not doing any further treatments on the side.

 

[alicatt]

OK, so the results are in! Lab called and said of the 6 that were "rescue ICSI'd", 3 took and are looking good. Of the original 3 that fertilized naturally, 2 are 2-celled, and one is 3-celled. The very dry lab lady told me that was exactly what they wanted to see. She then told me that the transfer is set for tomorrow. It kind of took me aback, b/c I figured if everything looked good, they'd want to wait til Sunday...I asked her if everything was ok and she told me, in no uncertain terms, that we were doing it tomorrow because "YOU'RE OLD!". She definitely tells it like it is huh??? Either way, I'm pretty excited!! The craziest part is that they are recommending we transfer all three original tough guys!!! I told them my DH would have a heart attack so the doctor called him!! Hahaha!! Whatever he said must have made sense cuz we're going with all three!!! Lord have mercy!!! The doc insists that the thought of me having triplets is preposterous, so I guess I gotta believe him!!!!! AHHHHHH!!

Turkey - Don't stress about putting 3 back, it is normal at 40 to up the ante a little bit. They were hesitant with me since I had such great response, and made so many eggs, etc. The rule of thumb is 1 if you are under 35, 2 if you are 35-39 and 3 if you are over 40. It also depends on how you do and the quality of your embryos, etc. They suggest this because as you age the % of chromosomally sound embryos decreases, and at 40 they say that only 25% are chromosomally sound, so by putting 3 in you are increasing your chances of having 1 be good.

 

[alicatt]

Heard back from the FS.. I'm to add 1 more patch tonight (now 4) and then swap them all out on Saturday for 4 new patches, then go back on Monday. No PIO yet. They want my lining to thicken and get better defined I guess. Plus the FS is away (I keep envisioning him on some tropical isle, sipping Mai Tai's) He doesn't get back until Monday morning and he wants to see my lining before I start PIO. Fine by me!! I don't mind waiting on that I hate PIO shots! My only problem now is finding real estate on my belly for another patch!!! You aren't supposed to put them in the same place as the last set, so where on earth do I put them? AHHHH.. I will have to find room I guess.

 

[Mells54]

Hi ladies! Long story short after our WTF appt today we are going to do another cycle using donor eggs. My embryo quality just wasn't what they hoped for although I had more than enough eggs.
My DH said so we can put back 2 or 3 embryos and the RE laughed and said with donor eggs you never want to put back more than 2 since the have a high rate of success! I can't imagine triplets!
They start matching us with a donor tomorrow and we will go from there.

 

[L4hope]

Sorry I got bumped off this thread and the darn thing moves so fast!!

Turkey exciting you will be having transfer. Your embryologist sounds like my ultrasound tech. But sometimes I appreciate the straight shooting versus beating around the bush. At this point you want a baby yesterday so just tell me what to do to make it happen. I think transferring three is a good plan for you.

Ali hope the forth patch helps boost your lining for next week. When I took vivelle they said I could put it anywhere but around the breast. I used my belly and thigh to have a little more real estate. Something to consider or ask your office if its ok.

 

[L4hope]

Mells, sorry you didn't have success with your embryos but the rates are so good with donor eggs I'm sure you'll have your bfp in no time!

 

[ChaseThisLite]

Heard back from the FS.. I'm to add 1 more patch tonight (now 4) and then swap them all out on Saturday for 4 new patches, then go back on Monday. No PIO yet. They want my lining to thicken and get better defined I guess. Plus the FS is away (I keep envisioning him on some tropical isle, sipping Mai Tai's) He doesn't get back until Monday morning and he wants to see my lining before I start PIO. Fine by me!! I don't mind waiting on that I hate PIO shots! My only problem now is finding real estate on my belly for another patch!!! You aren't supposed to put them in the same place as the last set, so where on earth do I put them? AHHHH.. I will have to find room I guess.

I'm on a tropical isle, but I haven't seen him.

 

[BabyD225]

Had the D&C on Wednesday... it's pretty sad to go through all of this. I came home tired from the general anesthesia... with minimal bleeding and then yesterday I had HORRIBLE cramps.. like contractions I'm guessing and the bleeding had stopped. Late last night the bleeding came on heavier but at least the cramping stopped. Today I had a few good cries... hoping to be able to heal soon and move on to FET. So scared that those blasts will have something wrong with them as well. They said I'll have chromosomal/genetic testing back on the miscarriage within 4 weeks. If they find something was wrong- would it effect my other embryos??

 

[MoBaby]

Not necessarily babyd. I'd it's something you or dh carry then it might. That what the dr told me at least from the first m/c. Its most likely just a random chromosomal issue.
I'm sure all other embryos are fine.
The whole d/c process is terrible. Both times I knew the baby had passed but it wasn't real until the d-c was over. Hope the pain and bleeding stops soon. I wish I could give you hugs now! So sorry for you loss you may spot for the next week or so. I think it was around 11-12 days both times for me.

Dh just told me he's not excited about our fet b/c of what we've been through. Im scared as hell but we have to do it. I wish he would have a more pos out look. All of our babies can't end in mc. We have to have at least one good one.