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

[Turkey16]

I just got back from lunch, went there after the transfer.

It's not horrible news but it's not great IMO either. 6 were still growing by today which is the great news. Bad news, they were all growing slowly which they weren't too pleased with. We transferred two, they only gave me the grading on one and said the other wasn't too far behind. One was a 4BD blast and the other was not yet a blast but was about to get there doc said. So .... I'm really upset that I'm 25 and seem to be getting ... shitty quality embryos. I don't know what to do at this point. I'm trying to stay positive but it's a tad bit hard at the moment. Thanks girls for all of your support, it means a lot to me and I appreciate it!

Ali - great beta! I think you're definitely going to get your forever baby don't worry!

First - great beta also! Woohoo, maybe twins?

2girls - congrats on your beta and definitely post a picture on Tuesday after your u/s!

Think positive Ash!!! Slow & steady wins the race...I'm pulling for you and sending sticky, sticky, sticky vibes!

 

[Anxiously]

Wow it's so heartening to see so many !!! Congrats to all you ladies!

 

[MoBaby]

I need to catch up!! Will do so soon... Food time now! I was so busy I have not eaten all day!

 

[ttcbaby117]

Ash. I am feeling positive for you though I know you are not. Praying those envies latch on and grow hun

 

[alicatt]

Ash. I am feeling positive for you though I know you are not. Praying those envies latch on and grow hun

Me too! I am praying for your embryos too! Come on little ones stick!

 

[Mells54]

Wow! So much to catch up on! I hope the BFP train keeps rolling...
Ali, sweetness,2 girls...great lines and numbers
Ash, it's out of your hands at this point (terrible feeling, I know) but relax and just enjoy being PUPO. I can't remember how many you said fertilized out of your 25 eggs?

To everyone, fx'd we can all ride on the BFP train soon!!!!

 

[LotusBlossom]

Lotus- oh gosh talk about gaining weight through all thissssssss. It's terible. Before IVF hormones etc I was 130 and now I'm 145 eeeeeek! Before this embryo transfer I did get down to 140 but now I'm not try anymore. I think it's great to lose weight before. Even with just the 5 I lost I felt better whih I thnk helped. And I hate being some place I have no idea where to go. And I'm jealous would love to go shopping!! Well I am tonight but for groceries. That does count lol

I agree, I want to lose the weight now because once I start the next IVF cycle, I will not be trying to lose weight, just eating healthy. I'm being a bit more strict at the moment. I've been so lucky to have the map feature on my phone to help me find my way around. I would have gotten so lost! I'm learning, but I am mostly sticking to a handful of areas so I don't get lost. 😉

I spent almost 4 hours in the mall today. I don't know why, but I was determined to find something cute to wear. I was frustrated and was not going to leave until I found something...and I did! Finally! I spent over an hour in Nordstrom Rack the other day and got nothing and it was so disappointing! I guess I needed something to make me feel better, haha! 😊

 

[MoBaby]

HI! Sekky sorry you are not triggering tonight. Want those follicles to be ready!

ash: glad you did a transfer of 2 today. Im sorry your quality isnt what you were expecting. Hopefully tomorrow you have 6 to freeze!

Turkey:After my first D/C t took 8 weeks for AF to show. After my second d/c it was only 27 days so I think 4-8 weeks is normal with 4-6 being average.
2 girls and First: Congrats on awesome repeat betas!!

Ali: You yourself said the beta would be less than 40. I think you are fine for now with the lower beta. All this beta mess stresses us out way to much. They should just let one pee on a stick and then schedule an ultrasound in 2 weeks if its positive!
TTCbaby: Sorry I missed you had your transfer 2 days ago. Good luck with everything!
Sandy: Not much longer now until ER!!
EM: How are you doing?
Lotus: Glad you are doing well! Yay for shopping! I hear you about the lack of exercise and stuff since doing IVF. I cant plan to run any races or anything because I keep dealing with IVF then the what if I am pg.. I recently signed up for a half marathon, trained for 12 wks and everything then I ovulated on my own with my last FET and had to back out b/c date was moved! This IVF stuff takes a toll on our bodies. I feel so blah!
Lucie: How are you doing? OTD in a few days!!
Sweet:Im thinking both of those frosties stuck! Those lines are so dark for 14dpo!!
Mells: Just a few more days until you start meds!!!!

 

[Em260]

Ash - hang in there! I know it's hard especially when you have an expectation of how something this going to turn out. But you're not out yet!! My RE says embryo grading is a beauty contest and not to get too hung up on it. Sending lots of sticky thoughts for your two little embies.

Ali - ok you know you can't compare two different labs, you said it yourself yesterday! I bet tomorrow you'll get a great doubling number fx!

First - yay great beta number!!! Wow, what an increase!!

2girls - awesome beta! Congrats!!

Sweet - that line is amazing! Can't wait to hear your beta too!

Mo and Wanna - I'm doing well, thanks for asking! I spent the day studying and napping. Well, more napping than studying but oh well hehe I've started having these burning and pulling sensations today. Not exactly cramps but they're just weird feeling. Hope it's a good sign!

 

[alicatt]

Thanks everyone! I'm feeling really blessed right now, and I'm reminding myself that I need to be ZEN!

I cannot wait until the weekend when we have an extra day off.. I think I need it! Just so much going on

I did another FRER this evening, and it is still getting darker.. so that is all good. This picture is of this mornings test on top and this evenings test on the bottom.

 

[MoBaby]

much darker!

 

[alicatt]

much darker!

It seems to be darker at night? I think Sweet mentioned hers were darker then too. Why on earth do they tell us to test with FMU when its darker at night? So strange! I'll take it though

 

[MoBaby]

just a plot to get us to buy the multi pack and test 2-3 time daily!

Oh ladies I spoke to a third RE today. It was a very informal conversation. This RE is on the chair for SART...He is in a different state than us..It was on the phone. He is the dad of one of our friends and we had completely forgotten until the other day! He said DH should see an andrologist because the problem is the sperm. Eggs are fine and I stim fine,etc but the sperm not so good. Men with low numbers and hormonal deficiencies produce bad sperm that can be genetically abnormal. He said a sign is the 2 chems and the 2 miscarriages that something genetically is most likely wrong. But he said do the FET in the meanwhile and get DH to an andrologist who can check the sperm (I guess they have special tests??) to see if it is even worthwhile to continue trying with his. He will stay on the meds for now and have SA in a few weeks to see and we will call the andrologist recommended today.

 

[alicatt]

Mo.. your friends dad seems to have given you some great advice! It sounds like a great plan How does DH feel about it all?
I'm happy that you are getting some answers though, or at least some leads!

 

[ttcbaby117]

Mo. That's awesome you have someone to speak to who you know.

Ali. I love it. It's so much darker. I'm just over the moon for you.

 

[Lucie73821]

Hi all, I've been lurking lately, as school has been crazy! Tomorrow is the last day for students, then I have a half day Friday then I'm off until July 29th!


Congrats to those with BFPs! Sending good vibes to those in their tww as well.

I've been so so. Feeling really down last few days. Trying hard not to symptom spot. But been worried that I should be feeling something (I'm 5dp5dt) by now. I'm also trying to compare this to my last cycle when I got my first ever BFP (but that ended up horribly, so not sure I should be comparing this cycle to that one. I seem to have finally gotten rid of this cold, but I've been breaking out in hives/rashes the past few days. Now I have SUPER sensitive skin, I break out in a rash just by looking at something it seems. I'm not sure if its related to this cycle or not. It could be stress related due to work. I finally looked at my re's web page and saw I could take benedryl so hopefully it will help.

My best friend is flying in tomorrow and staying until beta day. Hopefully it will keep me busy and help the time go quicker.

Sorry this turned into a novel!

I hope everyone else is doing great!

 

[Turkey16]

Hi all, I've been lurking lately, as school has been crazy! Tomorrow is the last day for students, then I have a half day Friday then I'm off until July 29th!


Congrats to those with BFPs! Sending good vibes to those in their tww as well.

I've been so so. Feeling really down last few days. Trying hard not to symptom spot. But been worried that I should be feeling something (I'm 5dp5dt) by now. I'm also trying to compare this to my last cycle when I got my first ever BFP (but that ended up horribly, so not sure I should be comparing this cycle to that one. I seem to have finally gotten rid of this cold, but I've been breaking out in hives/rashes the past few days. Now I have SUPER sensitive skin, I break out in a rash just by looking at something it seems. I'm not sure if its related to this cycle or not. It could be stress related due to work. I finally looked at my re's web page and saw I could take benedryl so hopefully it will help.

My best friend is flying in tomorrow and staying until beta day. Hopefully it will keep me busy and help the time go quicker.

Sorry this turned into a novel!

I hope everyone else is doing great!

Don't be sorry!! I love reading everyone's posts and I'm pretty sure all the other gals would agree. Sorry you are feeling down about not feeling anything, but if you think about it, feeling emotional itself is DEFINITELY a symptom, right??? Plus will all the PITA health issues you're dealing with, you may just not be noticing stuff that would fall into the "symptom category". I'm pulling for you! Glad your friend is coming, that'll definitely make things better!

 

[Turkey16]

Thanks everyone! I'm feeling really blessed right now, and I'm reminding myself that I need to be ZEN!

I cannot wait until the weekend when we have an extra day off.. I think I need it! Just so much going on

I did another FRER this evening, and it is still getting darker.. so that is all good. This picture is of this mornings test on top and this evenings test on the bottom.

Definitely darker!!! WOOOOOOT!

 

[ttcbaby117]

Lucie. Are you taking low dose aspirin in ur protocol bc that could be causing your hives

 

[alicatt]

Lucie.. don't feel down, yet! As Turkey said you may not be realizing you gave symptoms with your sickness. I was feeling down on Sunday which was 4dp5dt and I got a faint positive the next day! So you just never know! I wouldn't give up hope yet!