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

[Turkey16]

No I did the microdose lupron flare.. The reason they say 1 week after starting b/c average luteal phase is 14 days do you ovulate wait 1 week; start estrace and af comes on 14dpo. Since you ovulated already the estrace wont prevent ovulation or really regulate you.

It's all so darn confusing. Thanks for the help! I did microdose Lupron last time. It was way more straightforward than this one...sigh.

 

[alicatt]

Hey Girls! Went for my ovulation check bloodwork (cycle day 13) and no dice!! I have to go back Friday (cycle day 17) to check again. Here are my levels: BLOOD LEVELS:
E2 Level: 57.8
LH Level: 5.66
P4 Level: 0.267

Can anyone interpret? Good? Bad? Indifferent?

This is what they'll look for on Friday:

NEXT VISIT PROCEDURES:
E2 [Blood]
LH [Blood]
Prog [Blood]
BHCG [Blood]

Is the HCG check just to make sure you're not pregnant?? I wish, right??

With a normal cycle your LH should be over 40 and your estrogen should be around 200. Your progesterone should be over 2 and rising. The progesterone will rise until about 7-10 dpo and then it will start dropping if not pregnant.

It looks like you've got a few more days. Did they look at your follicles? That is helpful too! See what size your dominant follicle is.

 

[Blue12]

Ok ladies. I need your help and advice. Got my second beta back and it's 1552 48 hours ago it was 858. So it didn't double. Clinic said they are happy and do not have any concerns. With googling I found once levels hit 1200+ the doubling rate slows a bit. But I am a bit stressed about it. I cannot fathom coping with a m/c or ectopic or blighted ovum. I'm so nervous. My clinic also informed me today that as standard policy they now do 3 betas and not 2. I don't know if that will be more or less reassuring to hear the next number. Gosh I'm a mess. Yet I have such strong symptoms but thats no guarantee

 

[MoBaby]

I think its just fine I mean its sooo close to doubling and I think they look for like 60% increase or something in 48 hrs Other possibility is vanishing twin where the 2nd beta doesnt rise correctly then the next one is fine. But I think you are going to be just fine.

 

[alicatt]

Ok ladies. I need your help and advice. Got my second beta back and it's 1552 48 hours ago it was 858. So it didn't double. Clinic said they are happy and do not have any concerns. With googling I found once levels hit 1200+ the doubling rate slows a bit. But I am a bit stressed about it. I cannot fathom coping with a m/c or ectopic or blighted ovum. I'm so nervous. My clinic also informed me today that as standard policy they now do 3 betas and not 2. I don't know if that will be more or less reassuring to hear the next number. Gosh I'm a mess. Yet I have such strong symptoms but thats no guarantee

Blue.. That is totally true! After 1200 they do stop doubling as quickly. I wouldn't worry too much, your BETA is still high for your DPO I bet all is well!

 

[~Brandy~]

Ok ladies. I need your help and advice. Got my second beta back and it's 1552 48 hours ago it was 858. So it didn't double. Clinic said they are happy and do not have any concerns. With googling I found once levels hit 1200+ the doubling rate slows a bit. But I am a bit stressed about it. I cannot fathom coping with a m/c or ectopic or blighted ovum. I'm so nervous. My clinic also informed me today that as standard policy they now do 3 betas and not 2. I don't know if that will be more or less reassuring to hear the next number. Gosh I'm a mess. Yet I have such strong symptoms but thats no guarantee

Your totally great no worries! You're doubling rate is at 56 hours which is totally normal! You dont need to double at your HCG for 72-96 hours

 

[Edamame]

I agree with all these smart ladies, your betas are still great! You're still well within the normal range for doubling time!

 

[Turkey16]

I think you are A-OK Blue!!! Betas are hellish...just try not to overanalyze. I agree with EOE...you are good to go!!!

 

[alicatt]

I think the entire process is killer! We wait and wait to start then stress about every US and blood draw. Then worry about how many eggs, did they fertilize? Will they make it to blast? Are they chromosomally normal? Will they implant? Will my BETAs rise? Will I have 1 or more? Will they continue to grow? What is this bleeding? Are my babies OK? Will I make it through the first trimester? AAAAHHHHHH!!!

Sometimes I think it's a miracle babies are ever born!

 

[Blue12]

Thanks ladies for the support. My clinic said today when I was concerned if didn't double - they said they like to see at least 70% increase in 48 hours. And I had an 81% increase. Dh thinks I'm stressing for nothing and days the 81% is an A still lol.

 

[~Brandy~]

Thanks ladies for the support. My clinic said today when I was concerned if didn't double - they said they like to see at least 70% increase in 48 hours. And I had an 81% increase. Dh thinks I'm stressing for nothing and days the 81% is an A still lol.

its an AA friggen PLUS being 11% more than they expect to see.

Were the same DPO but I have no idea what mine is so I am even more worried.

 

[Mells54]

I think the entire process is killer! We wait and wait to start then stress about every US and blood draw. Then worry about how many eggs, did they fertilize? Will they make it to blast? Are they chromosomally normal? Will they implant? Will my BETAs rise? Will I have 1 or more? Will they continue to grow? What is this bleeding? Are my babies OK? Will I make it through the first trimester? AAAAHHHHHH!!!

Sometimes I think it's a miracle babies are ever born!

Ali, OMG! You are so right. I went through all of that...I had good betas, saw my babies heartbeats, and now I have cramping and spotting. I've all but convinced myself that everything is over. I can't even get another US until next week! I'm ready to scream!!!!

 

[Sandy83]

Morning Ladies

Blue, I'm with EOE i don't think you have anything to worry about looking forward to seeing your 3rd beta

Mo, It's OTD I'm so excited for you!!!!!!!

Ali, You are right there isn't one point in this whole process that we don't have something to worry about. Like people have said before I think us IVF ladies know too much for our own good! At least we know we are not alone

Mells, Can't imagine what is going through your head right now but I'm sure this is just normal and nothing to worry about. Those heart beats were strong so lots of PMA. Hope time flies for you

Turkey, Wish i could give you some advice but I'm clueless when it comes to blood levels and where they should be. Sounds like our IVF guru's Mo & Ali have gave you some good advice and look forward to seeing what they say on Friday

Edamame, hope the morning sickness isn't too hard on you and hope thats all it is

To the rest of ladies and hope you are doing well xx

 

[Blue12]

Thanks ladies for the support. My clinic said today when I was concerned if didn't double - they said they like to see at least 70% increase in 48 hours. And I had an 81% increase. Dh thinks I'm stressing for nothing and days the 81% is an A still lol.

its an AA friggen PLUS being 11% more than they expect to see.

Were the same DPO but I have no idea what mine is so I am even more worried.

You got to see a nice triple result though!

With my dd. my beta went from 220 to 506. More than double in 48 numbers and I felt perfectly happy. Yet this time on te same dpo I have a way higher number to begin with. I wonder if I would have had testing in the lower numbers if I would have seen a nice double or triple. My numbers had to be increasing fast at first to get to such a high number compared to last time with dd. nonetheless it's all stressful lol. Trying to stay positive.

 

[MoBaby]

Omg just getting blood taken for beta and progesterone... I'm super scared!! Please be a good number! I've never been so nervous for a beta and this is my 6th time lol! Eek!

 

[Turkey16]

Good Luck Mo!!!!!

 

[~Brandy~]

Omg just getting blood taken for beta and progesterone... I'm super scared!! Please be a good number! I've never been so nervous for a beta and this is my 6th time lol! Eek!

Fx mo you'll do great!

 

[Em260]

Blue - I'll echo the others your numbers look great and you are well within the normal range. Ali put it so well this whole process is such an emotional roller coaster. Sometimes we have too much info and it just gives us more to stress about

Mo - keeping everything crossed for you!!!

 

[L4hope]

Mo everything crossed for you to see a nice high beta!!

Blue everyone's already said it but your beta is just fine! My first to second beta doubled and then my third one was like yours doubling at like 56 hours or something. Naturally because we all analyze every little thing I was nervous too looking up online. But it's more than fine. At this point now just look forward to that ultrasound!

 

[L4hope]

And Ali's absolutely right, the whole darn process is a bit rough for us lttc/ac girls! I think this just naturally makes us worry a little bit. I've always been looking for the next milestone to make me feel a little more secure. Like this week my one app said the baby could at this point survive outside of the womb, with supports, but high percentage of surviving. Obviously I want this little munchkin to keep cooking for the next three months, but I find it oddly comforting.