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

[Turkey16]

OUCH! Mother F#*&$#( That was not fun! It hurt for about 20 seconds, 10 with just the tube up into the uterus, then 10 while he scraped it. Then apparently I was bleeding quite a bit so he had to leave the speculum in and swab up the mess. The pain is gone, and I'm left with some minor cramping, it is unpleasant, but on a pain scale of 1-10 it is a 1 or maybe a 2. The scraping was close to at 10 though.

So my FS wanted to wait for the results which would take 2-3 weeks to get back. I'm like but why? If they are going to be back in that timeframe, can't we just start now? So we did the math and I'm going to start Lupron either tomorrow or Wednesday, I am to continue using the progesterone and estrogen supplements for 4 additional days after I start the lupron. Then we wait for my period, which usually comes 3-5 days after stopping progesterone supplementation. So lets assume I'm not starting my cycle for 8-10 days, then it takes 2 weeks to prime the uterus and get it all ready for the transfer and in this last cycle they delayed me almost a week, so that would mean we'd have the results way before we want to do the transfer. If the results are bad, then we just cancel and re-start once my period comes in June.

So FX'd my biopsy comes back normal and we can continue!!!

HURRAY ALI!!! So glad it's over!!! FX that you can get this show on the road!!! Wooooot!!!

 

[L4hope]

Mo so excited you have a date set!! Sorry to hear you have to start PIO. I feel your pain on that one. I finally got to stop them last week and my butt has been soo happy!!

Ali sorry you were uncomfortable. It definitely is an intense 20-30 seconds while they are doing it. But thank god once it's done you only experience minor cramping. I hear you, if I never have to have another one it would be awesome! But like everything else we do what we gotta do for that coveted bfp! Hopefully you'll be all good to go to roll right into your FET.

 

[everhopeful]

Turkey - will be thinking of you tomorrow and can't wait to hear about your BFP!!! Xx

 

[alicatt]

Ali - when my friend asked me to describe the scrape all I could think of was fingernails down a board - internally!! I wasn't going to say that to you before you did it though!! Xx

Yep, I knew it was going to be bad, and it was. My FS counted the 10 seconds, and I felt like I was about to punch him by the time we got to 8, I was like, I do NOT think I can handle another second. LOL. I did, and now it is over and I really hope I don't EVER have to do that again. It was like fingernails sharpened into sharp points scratching your insides. It is done!!

 

[Mells54]

Oh Ali! You are a strong woman. So happy it's over for you! Think of it as a bump in the road on the way to motherhood.

 

[Edamame]

Ali- SO glad it is over! Your description is spot on- thank goodness there was another doc in the room to hold my hand for mine, eeeyouch! Hope that is the last one and you are good to go!

Mo- Yay for date! Do you mean Tuesday the 23rd, or Wednesday April 24th? I'll be right behind you on Friday the 26th! This has GOT to be the time for us both!

Question for everyone- are you coffee drinkers? I don't drink a ton, one or two cups a day, but I've quit completely a few weeks before each transfer. I'm about to start tapering down again, but does anyone else just keep drinking even a cup a day? I really miss it. Obviously, I'll do whatever it takes to make sure I get a sticky bean, but it is just one of those things where it feels like I could keep having it because it makes me happy and should if it doesn't really make a difference...

 

[MoBaby]

Wed 24... I realized I wrote 23 but too late! yay! Soo close! I'm just nervous because it's cd36 but re said no worries.

Oh coffee I went to decaf cold turkey! I used I drink 4 shots of espresso plus 16oz coffee daily.

 

[L4hope]

Edamame I switched to decaf as well and also tried not to drink it every day and would alternate with herbal tea. Since caffeine has been shown to increase your chance for miscarriage I didn't want to take the chance. I have been drinking my decaf more frequently lately but it's been to help my digestive track keep moving!

 

[FirstTry]

L4: you're getting close to 12 weeks! How's it going?

 

[L4hope]

L4: you're getting close to 12 weeks! How's it going?

Thanks for asking First! Yes and I'm very anxious for that 12 week appt next Monday. Once I hear that heartbeat I think I'll be able to breath a little easier and be more excited.

 

[Turkey16]

L4: you're getting close to 12 weeks! How's it going?

Thanks for asking First! Yes and I'm very anxious for that 12 week appt next Monday. Once I hear that heartbeat I think I'll be able to breath a little easier and be more excited.

SOOOOO EXCITING!! Are you going on a weekly basis?? Or have you been "discharged" to your regular ob/gyn?? The 12-week appt is a week from today??

 

[Turkey16]

Soo wed April 23rd is transfer date!!! It's further out than I wanted but with lab being down there is nothing I can do. They originally said Friday and I was like ummm can we do wed or thurs?? She asked re ad said yes! Lucky me get to do pio from the beginning.

Everything sounds good MoBaby...well, everything other than the PIO shots!! Hahahahaha!! Did you start them yet? I really don't mind them...plus they gave my husband a purpose...ya know? I hope that doesn't sound terrible, but now that he has a specific job he's been much sweeter...phew!

I'm really psyched for you!!! It'll be here before you know it!

 

[Turkey16]

Turkey - will be thinking of you tomorrow and can't wait to hear about your BFP!!! Xx

Thanks ever!!! The nerves are kicking in bigtime...took the afternoon off thank goodness. Realized that would probably be a good idea when I called the office to verify test time and almost had a panic attack. LOL!

How are you faring??

 

[MoBaby]

I start them on April 19th. I do 1cc for 1 day then 2 ccs everyday after that! I thought 1 cc was bad.. Cant imagine 2cc. Eek!

 

[Turkey16]

Ali- SO glad it is over! Your description is spot on- thank goodness there was another doc in the room to hold my hand for mine, eeeyouch! Hope that is the last one and you are good to go!

Mo- Yay for date! Do you mean Tuesday the 23rd, or Wednesday April 24th? I'll be right behind you on Friday the 26th! This has GOT to be the time for us both!

Question for everyone- are you coffee drinkers? I don't drink a ton, one or two cups a day, but I've quit completely a few weeks before each transfer. I'm about to start tapering down again, but does anyone else just keep drinking even a cup a day? I really miss it. Obviously, I'll do whatever it takes to make sure I get a sticky bean, but it is just one of those things where it feels like I could keep having it because it makes me happy and should if it doesn't really make a difference...

Edamame...I still have a cup of coffee in the am...regular, but small. If things go well tomorrow...I'll switch over to only decaf...

 

[MoBaby]

Gl tomorrow turkey!!!! Will you test before the beta?

 

[Turkey16]

Gl tomorrow turkey!!!! Will you test before the beta?

Thanks MoBaby!!!!! Not gonna test before beta...I made it this far, so I'm just going with it. I'm terrified mind you, but not much longer to wait now...

 

[alicatt]

Gl tomorrow turkey!!!! Will you test before the beta?

Thanks MoBaby!!!!! Not gonna test before beta...I made it this far, so I'm just going with it. I'm terrified mind you, but not much longer to wait now...

Nope not much longer now! When will they have the results?
FX'd for you!!!!

 

[Turkey16]

Gl tomorrow turkey!!!! Will you test before the beta?

Thanks MoBaby!!!!! Not gonna test before beta...I made it this far, so I'm just going with it. I'm terrified mind you, but not much longer to wait now...

Nope not much longer now! When will they have the results?
FX'd for you!!!!

They usually contact you by 2 in the afternoon. They have just recently added email to the way that you can be contacted, and I usually request that. I just can't fathom the anticipation that will overcome me in that moment before clicking...can't decide if I want them to call instead!! Ahhh!! On another note, my sore throat is now a full-blown ridiculous head cold. SUPER stuffed up and sneezing right and left! UGH! How are all your lady parts feeling?? Any lingering pain from the scratch?? You won't hear any feedback for awhile...right??

 

[alicatt]

Gl tomorrow turkey!!!! Will you test before the beta?

Thanks MoBaby!!!!! Not gonna test before beta...I made it this far, so I'm just going with it. I'm terrified mind you, but not much longer to wait now...

Nope not much longer now! When will they have the results?
FX'd for you!!!!

They usually contact you by 2 in the afternoon. They have just recently added email to the way that you can be contacted, and I usually request that. I just can't fathom the anticipation that will overcome me in that moment before clicking...can't decide if I want them to call instead!! Ahhh!! On another note, my sore throat is now a full-blown ridiculous head cold. SUPER stuffed up and sneezing right and left! UGH! How are all your lady parts feeling?? Any lingering pain from the scratch?? You won't hear any feedback for awhile...right??

My FS called me directly to give me the bad news (never had a BFP) but I appreciated that he did the calling. They usually have the beta results around 2 at my FS office too. I hope you get fantastic news!

I was told 2-3 weeks I want to know now! It looks like we'll be getting delayed as I forgot about the IVIg and that has to be done the first week of estrogen which starts on day 2! So I'm going to start my favorite med.. lupron tomorrow and that will keep me in a neutral spot until we get the results. Then we can start the FET immediately thereafter. That means a 1-2 week delay, but that is better than 3-4!

Cramping is not too bad, but not better either! I'm sure it will be better by tomorrow!!