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

[Mells54]

I went for a scan today I have 27 out of 38 that are within 15-18! I will have another scan in 36 hours then trigger!


Retrieval is Wednesday morning.

Those are excellent numbers. Fx'd for you!

 

[Blue12]

Melis!!!!!! Congratulations. I am so so so happy for you.

 

[FirstTry]

Home alone, so I broke down and POAS...BFP! Please tell me you see two lines and that my eyes are not playing tricks on me.

That's definitely a line, Mells! Congratulations!!!

 

[Edamame]

Mells! Congratulations! That is a nice strong line for this early!

Blue, Brandy- great scans- you guys will be so close together!

Anxiously, I hope it all went ok.

 

[Sweetness_87]

Mells congrats!!! There is def a second line!

 

[Mells54]

It is definitely surreal at this point. Monday is beta day, hoping for a strong number.

 

[~Brandy~]

It is definitely surreal at this point. Monday is beta day, hoping for a strong number.

You will have a strong # no doubt about it Congrats im so happy for you.

 

[Anxiously]

Mells congrats!!!

 

[Anxiously]

Anxiously, I hope it all went ok.

Well....I think my body's playing tricks on me. Good news is, my lining did improve - it went up 2mm in just 3 days so it was 6.5mm at CD13. Pretty good given my history of thin lining issues. Nice triple layer too. So I'm not sure if it was the estradiol that I've been taken the past 2 days that gave the boost. So theoretically, at this rate of growth, my lining should hit 8mm by ovulation on CD15.

BUT, my leading follicle that measured 9.5mm on CD10 couldn't be found. The doctor thinks that it had regressed, and I won't be ovulating at all this cycle. Either that, or the improbable scenario where I actually ovulated on CD13 just before the scan. It's improbable because we wouldn't expect a 9.5mm follicle to mature in just 3 days unless they had some kind of supernova growth. I did ask if the estradiol supplement could've caused regression but the doc doesn't seem to think so.

So...looks like we've found a solution to my lining issue, and we just need to make sure the other half of the equation works properly as well. Am going to ask the doc to give me Femara to boost follicular development, and add the Viagra and estradiol for the lining. Never tried this combo before so at least it's something new. Then I'm going to request to transfer my 5 frosties over from my previous RE. If my lining and follicles are both looking good, then I may request to thaw those 5 frosties and culture them to blast. If they don't make it, we'll do an IUI. If the cycle fails, then it's on to fresh IVF.

Sounds like a plan?

 

[sekky]

Anxiously, I hope it all went ok.

Well....I think my body's playing tricks on me. Good news is, my lining did improve - it went up 2mm in just 3 days so it was 6.5mm at CD13. Pretty good given my history of thin lining issues. Nice triple layer too. So I'm not sure if it was the estradiol that I've been taken the past 2 days that gave the boost. So theoretically, at this rate of growth, my lining should hit 8mm by ovulation on CD15.

BUT, my leading follicle that measured 9.5mm on CD10 couldn't be found. The doctor thinks that it had regressed, and I won't be ovulating at all this cycle. Either that, or the improbable scenario where I actually ovulated on CD13 just before the scan. It's improbable because we wouldn't expect a 9.5mm follicle to mature in just 3 days unless they had some kind of supernova growth. I did ask if the estradiol supplement could've caused regression but the doc doesn't seem to think so.

So...looks like we've found a solution to my lining issue, and we just need to make sure the other half of the equation works properly as well. Am going to ask the doc to give me Femara to boost follicular development, and add the Viagra and estradiol for the lining. Never tried this combo before so at least it's something new. Then I'm going to request to transfer my 5 frosties over from my previous RE. If my lining and follicles are both looking good, then I may request to thaw those 5 frosties and culture them to blast. If they don't make it, we'll do an IUI. If the cycle fails, then it's on to fresh IVF.

Sounds like a plan?

Not just a plan but a very good one. Glad you got a combo that does the lining trick. Hoping it brings you the BFP and your forever

Mell congrats that's definitely a line. Fx for great numbers tomorrow

 

[Em260]

Mells - yayyy!!! Congratulations!! Hoping for a nice strong number tomorrow!

Anxiously - sounds like a really good plan! I'm glad your lining is on the upswing!

Brandy - yay for retrieval! Fx for you!

 

[alicatt]

Mells! Amazing! So happy to see your BFP!!


Anxiously.. I'm not sure if the dosing is the same, but my FS told me that with estrogen supplementation prior to ovulation you won't ovulate? However if you are doing a FET that is fine. You'll just need to use estrogen and progesterone through until you are 8-10 weeks along. I'm glad that the combination of meds have created a nice triple line, that is all that matters! YAY!

AFM.. not much going on here, been hanging out with friends and now I'm starting to think about my trip north to get out of Florida. I have my appt with the FS on Wednesday to discuss my next steps and hopefully we'll have the chromosomal tests of the fetus. I see a lot of waiting in my future! LOL!

I did start the supplements that CCRM recommends to their IVF patients to boost fertility.. CoQ10, Myo inositol, Melatonin, L-Arginine, plus Maca Root, Royal Jelly, Omega 3/6/9, and Vitamin D. Hoping it will get my cycle back on track and boost my egg quality for a fresh IVF.

 

[Anxiously]

Ali, I did some research earlier and I believe the estrogen supplementation could've have stunted follicular growth because it gives a negative feedback to FSH production. I've stopped taking the pills now and will patiently wait for AF. Though I'm secretly hoping that my body will pick up the drop in estrogen and lack of LH surge and start producing FSH again to develop those follicles for ovulation later on...wonder if its possible?

 

[MoBaby]

Anxious the estradiol will cause you not to ovulate (in theory; I ovulated on it) therefore that follicle should be gone you had. But sounds like you would respond better on a completely medicated fet with estrogen and progesterone supplements like Ali said until late first tri. Glad you found something that works!

Your plan sounds good!

 

[Blue12]

Has anyone here heard of a lining that's too thick

 

[alicatt]

Has anyone here heard of a lining that's too thick

Yes, mine was very thick, and while the FS said it was fine I didn't get pregnant that cycle. Mine was 17 or 18 mm that cycle.

 

[alicatt]

Ali, I did some research earlier and I believe the estrogen supplementation could've have stunted follicular growth because it gives a negative feedback to FSH production. I've stopped taking the pills now and will patiently wait for AF. Though I'm secretly hoping that my body will pick up the drop in estrogen and lack of LH surge and start producing FSH again to develop those follicles for ovulation later on...wonder if its possible?

Anxiously, I was just going to say that Mo ovulated through her medicated cycle but she beat me to it
I did not have great luck with getting my lining to thicken with the estrogen shots, but had way better results with the patches. I agree with Mo, a medicated cycle sounds like the best option for you. I even started my cycle with Lupron and it really helped me obtain a great lining. I think I had to have 2 test cycles before my FS was satisfied with our protocol for FET.

I did Lupron then estrogen patches until we got my lining up to 8-9mm, then 5 days progesterone shots and then transfer. I stayed on both until we realized the baby wasn't viable. At least I got pregnant! Further than I've gotten before!

Good luck, I hope this protocol works for you!!! If you are at all worried, then try another test cycle. Getting a perfect environment is crucial!

 

[Anxiously]

Thank you very much for such great advice! I did a medicated FET the last time round and I didn't respond to the estradiol as well as this cycle. In fact, I was on 10 mg estradiol pills plus 4 mg patches from CD2 onwards last round, and my lining didn't get to 7.7mm until CD25! This cycle, I had 6 mg estradiol for only 3 days. It's really weird.

I'm not sure if my original plan for FET with IUI as a backup will work then. Since FET means I have to suppress ovulation and IUI requires ovulation. I'd really like to try IUI again before DH leaves for Qatar on a 3-year stint next month. So the good doctor will need to find a way to stimulate my follicle and thicken my lining at the same time. I'm sure he will be pulling his hair out with that Maybe I can have FET as a backup if my follicles mess up.

Going to schedule an appointment to finalise the protocol. I'm looking forward to the next cycle already!

 

[~Brandy~]

OMG I am so happy I get to trigger tomorrow. I am totally fine as long as I am standing.

Did anyone else have issues with sitting? The only time im super uncomfortable is when I sit down the pressure from my rear end pushing up through my lower abdomen and is awful! I am very concerned as I have a desk job and go back in the morning.

I assume I wont get any relief until the actual retrieval right? The trigger doesn't alleviate anything?

 

[Blue12]

OMG I am so happy I get to trigger tomorrow. I am totally fine as long as I am standing.

Did anyone else have issues with sitting? The only time im super uncomfortable is when I sit down the pressure from my rear end pushing up through my lower abdomen and is awful! I am very concerned as I have a desk job and go back in the morning.

I assume I wont get any relief until the actual retrieval right? The trigger doesn't alleviate anything?

The trigger actually makes it worse as the hcg increases things. And it takes at least a week for that feeling to go away because all the residual follicles that didn't get retrieved continue to grow a bit. Also the bodies reaction to all this is to accumulate fluid. Have you been tracking your weight? What about your e2 levels?