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

[FirstTry]

Mercy: that's fantastic news!

 

[Turkey16]

We saw a heartbeat (115) today! But I've really been bleeding which is stressful. Since the scan looked very good (everything in place, measuring well, no SCH), and the physical check (speculum, swabs, etc) showed closed cervix, the dr thinks its nothing to be concerned about. More bleeding afterwards, seems to be related to the poking & prodding today. So, good news overall.

Ever, I'm so sorry that the embie didn't catch up. Was hoping against hope for you. Wishing you success next cycle.

Hurray!! Been waiting all day to hear this good news!!! Awesome!

 

[Turkey16]

Ever, so so sorry dear

Ash, glad ur appt went well

Lotus, big hello to u!!

Turkey, how are you doing?

Hello Ali, Sandy, Edamame and the rest

Ladies, I will b popping in now and then to cheer u on cos will b starting a new job in Mon so so might not have the time.. My thoughts will still be with all of u

Hey Flowermal...I'm doing well, thanks for asking!! Basically living week-to-week. Next ultrasound is Tuesday. Hoping to see more "appropriate growth"!!!
Good luck with your new job!!

 

[Turkey16]

Ash: Great news! It sounds like you're on track for a very good cycle.

Mo: You covered a lot of ground in one appointment, though I'm not surprised; you are so well-versed on all of this. It sounds like you have many options. I hope that you and DH easily figure out the right path for you.

2Girls: welcome! There are women using donor sperm who frequent this board, as well as donor eggs. You'll find great support and lots of information here :wave:

AFM, I've got 2 blastocysts on board The doctor said they thawed perfectly and the transfer went smoothly. The only difficult part was it took like 3-5 minutes for the embryologist to bring the embryos after the catheter was in me. And I have the most sensitive cervix. Ouch! But all is well now. I'm on bed rest today and most of tomorrow.

Love the pic First!!! So cute!!! Glad everything (well except the sensitive cervix!!) went well!!!

 

[Turkey16]

Hi everyone...new to the ttc blogging culture. My partner and I have been ttc since March 2012. I will be carrying. So far we've had 6 failed IUIs, with small amounts of meds used with #5 and #6 I think. We switched REs just before the last one and she promptly started treating me aggressively with injectables when suggesting moving on to IVF. I have no diagnosed issues, and the two REs disagree about whether my AMH is low; new one doesn't think it's low. Oh...and sperm donor's sperm is always top notch with each try. For IVF #1 I responded terribly to the meds, only getting two follicles so it was cancelled. Right in the middle of IVF #2, I was informed that me fertility medication insurance benefit had been exhausted...we were so blessed to have the $10k to begin with, so I told my doc lets just do it...whatever I get. On my scan, they saw 2, maybe 3 good size follicles...disappointing...but at my ER, Wed. 5/1/13 they were able to get 4. 3 were mature and all 3 fertilized. So far so good. By Friday, 2 were dividing...holding my breath at this point...only 2 to choose from!!! Had a day 3 transfer Sat. 5/4/13 and were told that one was perfectly graded and the other only slightly below, but still had a very good grade. They really pushed for me to transfer 2, but weren't giving me good enough reasons in my opinion. We are concerned about our ability to take care of twins, plus I'm only 33, plus we have enough IVF insurance to cover at least one more try, likely two. So I went with my gut from the start and chose one. It's a good thing too, because on day 6 I was told that the other embie not only improved in quality but started to hatch! So we have one perfect snow baby, and a plan for me to carry my partner's eggs if all else fails. We have the same insurance, but her fertility benefits would start all over at $0, so that's a huge perk if she needed to harvest for me. Took my first HPT yesterday, Wed. 5/8/13 to see if Ovidrel shot was out of my system and it is. Going to test again Sunday, 5/12/13 on Mother's Day and hopefully get a faint line. My blood test is Thursday, 5/16/13. I'm currently working on a family tree and noticed that on my dads side almost all of the generations had at least 8-10 kids, with each of their kids having the same number, you would think I could at least have one. Also, If anyone on this thread is looking for an inspirational story...I have one...just don't want to bore you unless you want to hear it. Any other same sex couples out there? Good luck everyone! Fertility seems wasted on the undeserving and unprepared.

Welcome 2girls!! You picked the right thread to get started on...everyone is amazing here!!! Good luck to you gals!! How are you handling the 2ww??

 

[FirstTry]

2girls: it sounds like you're handling the 2ww well. I'll begin obsessing in another day or two And then I'll start testing on about 4dp5dt. It seems like most don't test early, but I like to know what's going on, for better or worse.

Best of luck for your BFP. It sounds like you really beat the odds getting 2 top grade embryos from 3 eggs. Truly amazing!

 

[FirstTry]

Ash: Great news! It sounds like you're on track for a very good cycle.

Mo: You covered a lot of ground in one appointment, though I'm not surprised; you are so well-versed on all of this. It sounds like you have many options. I hope that you and DH easily figure out the right path for you.

2Girls: welcome! There are women using donor sperm who frequent this board, as well as donor eggs. You'll find great support and lots of information here :wave:

AFM, I've got 2 blastocysts on board The doctor said they thawed perfectly and the transfer went smoothly. The only difficult part was it took like 3-5 minutes for the embryologist to bring the embryos after the catheter was in me. And I have the most sensitive cervix. Ouch! But all is well now. I'm on bed rest today and most of tomorrow.

Love the pic First!!! So cute!!! Glad everything (well except the sensitive cervix!!) went well!!!

Thank you, Turkey! My little embies

 

[everhopeful]

Mercy - excellent news!! Congrats!! Xx

 

[Sandy83]

Morning Ladies

Mo, Sounds like you had a good appt with new Clinic and lots of options to consider. hope you and DH had a good long talk last night and do what is ever best for you going forward.

Ali, Good luck for appt today

Mercy, Great news grow little bean grow

First, Great news on ET you are PUPO yay!

2girls, Welcome Good luck in your 2ww

Flowermal, Good luck in your new job, keep us updated with how you are even if you are taking a break

Sekky, Good luck for tomorrow

Ever, Good luck with your D&C

Ash, Do you have another scan tomorrow?????? Good luck if you do I'm sure the meds are affecting my memory!!!!

Turkey, Not long for next scan

Mells, How you doing are you on any meds yet?

Lucie, Not long til ER

Hope the rest of you ladies are doing well

AFM, still on countdown 5 days til scan and hopefull start stims xx

 

[sekky]

Mercy congrats. That must give you you some sense of relief. Now let the rest of the pregnancy be drama free.

Sandy thank you. You are close too. When do you in for your next appointment?

First hoping your TWW flies quickly.

Anxious how are enjoying your holiday? Any new symptoms?

 

[Sandy83]

My appt is next wednesday 15th Hopefully start stims on 16th xx

 

[L4hope]

Sandy, ER is finally in sight!! Won't be long now.

 

[Sandy83]

I know exciting stuff! I think after next weeks appt it will fly as I'm in every 4 to 5 days for scans

L4, How's the pregnancy going xx

 

[Em260]

Mercy - great news yay!! congrats!!

Sandy - won't be long now

Mo - those are tough decisions. Hopefully you and DH had time to talk about everything last night. As for new RE vs. old, you seemed really unhappy with the old RE and his nursing staff so maybe it's time to try something new?

 

[Mells54]

Mo, just take a couple of days for things to sink in and then revisit the topic. Good luck in whatever you decide.

Mercy, great news.

Sandy, just BCPs right now. I start Lupron on the 26th.

L4, any pregnancy symptoms? Or have they passed?

Hi to everyone else!

 

[2girls1baby]

Turkey and firsttry, thanks...everyone does seem so nice here
And yes, we got incredibly lucky with 2 of only 3 making it. Quality over quantity, right?
The 2ww is ok for me these days. As soon as I surrendered to the mindset that I have virtually no control once the ET takes place, it really is a lot easier to wait, plus spacing out the tests helps.
I also keep in mind what happened to my sister....in her mid 20s she started having m/c after m/c until eventually she was diagnosed with POF and was given a 1% chance of ever using her own eggs. They adopted...even fighting to get that little girl was hell. Then her bf donated her eggs and she had twin girls then.....you guessed it...a little surprise boy of their own there is absolutely no way I could picture her family any other way...they adopted...well, saved...that girl from a potentially bad situation. Then recently she was diagnosed in her mid 30s with early menopause. All they went through...I'm convinced it was all a plan.
So...I keep my faith and we all need to

 

[Sandy83]

2girls, What a lovely story i definitely believe everything happens for a reason xx

 

[MoBaby]

Em: I'm not unhappy with my old RE; I adore him actually. I am unhappy with the communication and unhappy with the multiple cycles we have had with them. So all in all, its time for a change. I have a f/u with him may 21..how am I going to break the news??

 

[sekky]

Em how are you doing?

2girls wow that's one hell of a TTC story. So happy she got all 3 babies before the menopause drama

Mel glad you are getting close too

AFM BS and BW tomorrow at my appointment and hopefully I start stimms too. Gosh I can't wait to move to the next step

 

[Em260]

Em how are you doing?

2girls wow that's one hell of a TTC story. So happy she got all 3 babies before the menopause drama

Mel glad you are getting close too

AFM BS and BW tomorrow at my appointment and hopefully I start stimms too. Gosh I can't wait to move to the next step

Hi Sekky, good luck tomorrow! I'm doing well, thanks for asking. I'm just waiting for my lining scan next Wednesday. I can't wait to have an official transfer date!