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

[alicatt]

Hi Ladies, I have a QUESTION!!

I'm mid-cycle post failed IVF. I'm on CD 13 to be precise, and usually ovulate around CD 14-17. I had some EWCM yesterday which normally happens about 2 days before ovulation. Then today I had more EWCM but this afternoon the EWCM was pink! Why would I be spotting mid-cycle? I have had some cramping and twinges, and almost nightly migraines.

My thoughts are:
1) cyst
2) leftover trauma to the ovaries from the ER
3) possible ectopic that didn't release HCG

Has anyone else had something like this about mid-cycle post IVF?

 

[MoBaby]

ali i spot when im ovulating so maybe that?

 

[FirstTry]

I just posted this in another thread.. so for those of you that I know from there please disregard!

I just got my medication/injections delivered... They are as follows:

Ganirelix acetate 250mcg/.5ml,
Gonal F 1050iu,
Menopur 75iu,
Crinone progesterone gel 8%,
HCG Shot,
Doxycycline 100mg for me and DH,
Medrol 8mg

Anyone use the Crinone gel before? I thought I was getting PIO but then these showed up....Any suggestions or experience with my protocol meds.. please explain! xo

First up: Gonal F and Menopur they promote lots of folllicles and make them grow (don't be surprised if your FS modifies the doses along the way, that is normal).
Next up, is ganirelix for when your follicles are getting close to being mature, to keep you from ovulating
Then the HCG shot to trigger ovulation
36 hours later they'll harvest the eggs
Take Doxy and Medrol for a few days, the doxy will make sure you don't get any infections from the ER (not sure why your DH would take it)?
Medrol helps with swelling after ER
Crinone is gross, but effective in making your progesterone levels in the normal range.

I'm not sure why DH needs to take the doxycycline other than perhaps to make sure he doesn't have any infections when he makes his deposit. I was using donor sperm so there was no need for any doxycyline for my DH!

Doxy is probably for STDs. You take an antibiotic simultaneously with your partner to kill gonorrhea and/or chlamydia and make sure you're not passing it back and forth. I didn't have to take antibiotics before my ER. However, DH and I took them together before our IUI.

Congrats on starting your cycle, BabyD!

 

[alicatt]

ali i spot when im ovulating so maybe that?

Possibly, bug I've never spotted at ovulation before?

 

[everhopeful]

Ali- I always get spotting when I ovulate from right ovary as I have a small cyst but I do think its common after IVF as your ovaries have had a lot if poking about!! Xx

 

[BabyD225]

I just posted this in another thread.. so for those of you that I know from there please disregard!

I just got my medication/injections delivered... They are as follows:

Ganirelix acetate 250mcg/.5ml,
Gonal F 1050iu,
Menopur 75iu,
Crinone progesterone gel 8%,
HCG Shot,
Doxycycline 100mg for me and DH,
Medrol 8mg

Anyone use the Crinone gel before? I thought I was getting PIO but then these showed up....Any suggestions or experience with my protocol meds.. please explain! xo

First up: Gonal F and Menopur they promote lots of folllicles and make them grow (don't be surprised if your FS modifies the doses along the way, that is normal).
Next up, is ganirelix for when your follicles are getting close to being mature, to keep you from ovulating
Then the HCG shot to trigger ovulation
36 hours later they'll harvest the eggs
Take Doxy and Medrol for a few days, the doxy will make sure you don't get any infections from the ER (not sure why your DH would take it)?
Medrol helps with swelling after ER
Crinone is gross, but effective in making your progesterone levels in the normal range.

I'm not sure why DH needs to take the doxycycline other than perhaps to make sure he doesn't have any infections when he makes his deposit. I was using donor sperm so there was no need for any doxycyline for my DH!

Doxy is probably for STDs. You take an antibiotic simultaneously with your partner to kill gonorrhea and/or chlamydia and make sure you're not passing it back and forth. I didn't have to take antibiotics before my ER. However, DH and I took them together before our IUI.

Congrats on starting your cycle, BabyD!

Thanks all! The Doxy isn't for STD's.. before we can start IVF here.. we have to go through an extensive list of testing.. Std/genetic/hormone levels/hsg, etc.. so I knew we're all clean there...
When I called it's to prevent my husband from getting any sickness, UTI, etc during the time when he has to deliver his sample. My fertility center is overly cautious... which helps with my nerves!!

Anxious to get this party started! lol

 

[MoBaby]

babyd: my clinic does the same thing.

 

[ttcbaby117]

Ali - it could be from a cyst. I have had that happen in my cycles after stimming' if it the s dark brown and you are cramping then I would have it checked out.

 

[alicatt]

Ali - it could be from a cyst. I have had that happen in my cycles after stimming' if it the s dark brown and you are cramping then I would have it checked out.

It was pink yesterday but this morning it was a darker red, and the EWCM is gone. Unfortunately I feel a lot of cramping, much like I do before AF? It's on both ovaries, so now I'm thoroughly confused. I'll call my FS on Monday. We aren't' planning on doing a FET until mid- Feb or possibly March, so hopefully the cyst will be gone by then (if that is what it is).

 

[ttcbaby117]

Yeah I am waiting on my cysts to go down also. March for Me is tentative, bc of my cysts. Good idea, if you don't feel better by monday. It might just be your body getting back to normal.....you have just had a ton of drugs in your system and your body might be trying to regulate itself.

 

[alicatt]

Yeah I am waiting on my cysts to go down also. March for Me is tentative, bc of my cysts. Good idea, if you don't feel better by monday. It might just be your body getting back to normal.....you have just had a ton of drugs in your system and your body might be trying to regulate itself.

I'm sure that is part of it too. I've had an almost constant migraine for about 2 weeks now. Last cycle it was like this too, but didn't last as long. The FS said it was the estrogen in my system returning to normal. I'm wondering if the reason it is taking longer is due to the cyst? Cysts tend to raise your estrogen levels. There really isn't anything they can do is there? We just have to wait for it to deflate. I hear that normally happens as AF arrives? At least that is why my OBGYN told me when I was younger and had cysts all the time.

 

[Edamame]

Babyd, my clinic did that as well.

Alicatt, I had a chemical with my ivf, so we're a bit different, but I had spotting and pain randomly through to the next cycle. But I would definitely call your doc about it!

AFM, took my last bcp last night, so hopefully AF will start by Monday! First blood test to check my levels next Thursday, and a short training for the delestrogen shots. Only a month to go until my FET!

 

[dodgegirl]

Hi everyone

I have been away from this site since last April and decided to get back on as my TTC plans are in the works and I will probably be TTC again within the next couple of months ! You can check out my journal if you'd like to see my story, I updated it yesterday....

I do have a question though. Does anyone know how to mail sperm ? My FOB is living across the country for now and we want to TTC while he's over there. I'm assuming you have to freeze it? Just wondering if any of you are familiar with this process ?

We are doing at home insemination, so no lab or anything involved....

thanks !

 

[wannabeprego]

Hey everyone, thank you so much for all of your good wishes, thoughts and prayers!! The surgery went really well and the best news…the surgeon was able to save my ovary!!! That was the first question I asked when I was in recovery. DH said I asked it about 10 times because I kept falling back asleep and forgetting what he told me. My surgery was delayed about 4 hours because the case ahead of me ended up taking 7.5 hrs! I felt so bad for that woman because she ended up having such an extensive procedure, but my surgeon said not to worry because she had a good outcome Mine was only 3.5 hrs but by the time I recovered from the anesthesia and we got home it was 3am.

I am sooo happy and relieved. I know I’m not out of the woods yet, the final pathology report won’t be back for five days, but at least this means I can do another egg retrieval. I’m on some serious pain meds and pretty loopy so I’m heading back to bed. I’ll catch up on everyone and do personals soon.
I hope you're all doing well!!

Ali – thank you for your post about your experience. It gives me a lot of hope since you had a great result even after your ovary was operated on.

@Em, WOO HOOO!!! That is such wonderful news hun!!!! I am so happy that the surgery went well and that the DR saved your ovary!!!! I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers in hopes that the pathology report comes back cancer free!!!! Big hugs to you hun!!

 

[alicatt]

Hi everyone

I have been away from this site since last April and decided to get back on as my TTC plans are in the works and I will probably be TTC again within the next couple of months ! You can check out my journal if you'd like to see my story, I updated it yesterday....

I do have a question though. Does anyone know how to mail sperm ? My FOB is living across the country for now and we want to TTC while he's over there. I'm assuming you have to freeze it? Just wondering if any of you are familiar with this process ?

We are doing at home insemination, so no lab or anything involved....

thanks !

Hi Dodge - I considered doing this with a friend who lived across the country. I chose instead to go with donor sperm (mostly due to the decisions that would need to be made in the future with respect to how to raise the child). However I do believe that you can still accomplish your goals by having the male go into a fertility clinic in his area. He will have to 'donate' and then the fertility clinic will freeze the donation. Then I think you will have to rent a special cryro cylinder to ship the then you can use a FS clinic in your area to keep your :spermy then you can go get it when you need it, so it will arrive at your home a few days before you need it. I believe that the cryo cylinder will keep the frozen for 7 days, but it will have to be shipped to you and of course you will want it to arrive right around your O time. I have a feeling that by the time you add up the costs of the shipping and renting the cylinder, you may find that it is cheaper to either fly him in or fly to him when it is time. It cost me $170 to do 2-day shipping from the Sperm bank, and they didn't charge me for the cylinder rental as I was shipping it to a FS Clinic and they knew that it would be shipped back immediately. They did have extra charges if you were to keep the cylinder for a few days. Course that was just one sperm bank. You might be able to find alternate means of securing a cryro cylinder that would work better. You may come up with an easier/cheaper method, and if you do I'd be interested in hearing! Best of luck!

 

[ttcbaby117]

Em - great news they could save your ovary.....I hope you are feeling better soon!

ali - yeah my re told me that my cysts from this last IUI could take a whole other cycle because of the size. one was 48mm and the other was 30mm. I can feel them....I have an ovary that kinda sits behind my uterus and on my rectum....cuz my uterus is tilted back. Anyway, it causes horrible rectal pressure so I know it is still there! yeah the fun things we get to deal with while ttc.

dodge- I know they can do it but I am not sure how it is done. I think your RE should be able to guide you through the process.

 

[WannabeeMum]

That is great news, Em! You must be so relieved and happy. Fx for you!!

I'm now 6dp5dt and have refrained from POAS. DH wants me to wait until beta on 18/1. I don't think I can. I want to hold onto the possibility of a positive as long as I can. Worrisome thoughts today as last night I had mild cramping, have a slight headache and just woke up feeling a little crabby. Is this signs of PMS and a BFN???????!!

 

[Boofle]

Wannabee I had cramping with my bfp - could be implantation cramps hun keeping everything crossed for you

 

[WannabeeMum]

Thanks Boofie. I honestly don't know how people cope with this 2ww. I was fine until a few days ago and am now starting to want to know results. I'm terrified to test in case it's a BFN but want to be mentally prepared either way for my beta. Trying to stay distracted....

 

[FirstTry]

Thanks Boofie. I honestly don't know how people cope with this 2ww. I was fine until a few days ago and am now starting to want to know results. I'm terrified to test in case it's a BFN but want to be mentally prepared either way for my beta. Trying to stay distracted....

I also had cramping with my BFP, for several days. So, it's hard to tell whether that's AF or BFP. Good luck!!!