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

[Phantom710]

My 1st beta was 11dp5dt and was 178. FS said that was good. Assuming my 2nd beta should be around 1450 if it's 6 days later?? I've read so many heartbreaking posts about chemical pregnancies and miscarriages and am terrified. I'm sure a lot of you ladies can relate...

Great number, remind me how many you transferred? Wonder why they're not doing your second beta 2 days later? I HATE waiting!!! haha

Well ladies out of the 23 eggs Ive got 17 fertilized they gona ring on Thursday morning let me know how they doing maybe have them transfered then or wait til satday

Great number of eggs!!!!!

When I got my first beta at 11dp5dt and it was only 44, she said to me "I told you that you shouldn't get your beta early; we probably wouldn't have even detected the pregnancy." This is immediately after basically telling me I was about to lose my pregnancy. She couldn't stop herself from throwing in an "I told you so". F&%*ing b!%$!!!

Sadly I have a similar story. I work at the hospital I do my labs at, so I don't have to wait for "the call" I just wander into lab and have them tell me the results about an hour later.

My first beta, with the last pregnancy (which did end but had nothing to do with the first beta) came back at 168. I was happy. It meant I was deffo pregnant.

The lab tech in there (who I think was new... because I hadn't EVER seen her) said "Well... that's really low now isn't it? What are you? 2 days pregnant?" (I was 4 week---ish)

I felt like punching her!!!! Who says that????

I was doing it as a surrogacy, so wasn't as emotionally involved, but what would have happened if it was my first pregnant after LTTC and tons of problems or something. I probably would have turned hysterical on her.

em & Cali thank you for the welcome

I will read through and reply to everyone bait later, at the moment I have just come out of the fertility clinic so just a quick update-

Well good and bad news today...

The good news is- all bloods are done...

The bad news is- they don't know when they can match me as I'm mixed race and they have no mixed recipients waiting... Because I'm so "white" in colour and greeny/ blue eyes in going to be even harder to match as most mixed race recipients would want darker skin and brown eyes....
So basically I'm in for a wait as to receiving my match

I will be doing proverb when I get my match and then I will be doing an antagonist protocol with-
Gonal f
Cetrotide
Trigger
Cringing gel

So now the waiting begins... This has to be the worse part....

So... I'm a little dumb on this side of things--- what is egg sharing? I see you're doing that in your siggy... is that what your post has to deal with?

 

[scerena]

phantom basically I do an IVF cycle and donate half of my eggs to another lady who is need of eggs- these ladies can be menopausal, had chemo, early menopause, bad quality eggs etc...
In return I get my IVF at a cheaper rate... But I really wanted to do egg sharing as I have been through so much I can't even begin to imagine what other ladies have had to deal with knowing they will never have a biological child of there own

 

[Em260]

Cali - congrats on getting two more blasts yay!!

Boofle - ugh sorry! Fx they say you get good news tomorrow. I hate the waiting part of this journey it's such a pain

Scerena - I hope the wait won't be too long, fx! I wish they could give you an estimated timeline. Are you allowed to match at other clinics or is it just your own?

 

[Em260]

RE's office called and said I can start with my February period. I forgot to ask how this will work since we're doing PGD again. I wonder if we will biopsy and freeze the embryos from this cycle (fx there are some) and thaw and transfer one of the embryos from my first two cycles. The PGD testing can be done on a fresh transfer but I think it's tricky because it takes 24hrs and it's usually done in a rushed fashion. It's so crazy to think about actually getting to do a transfer. I've never made it that far before.

 

[scerena]

Em as far as I'm aware it's just this clinic??? Ahhhh ill call in a week and see if I can go elsewhere if they think I'm in for a long wait...

What did you have surgery for? And how come you have never had a transfer?- sorry I haven't had a chance to read your story

 

[alicatt]

Ali- Oh no.. the thought of this coming back is horrendous. I was surprised I wasn't admitted either but they acted like I was an alien. Had no clue what to do with me. And Ali, whenever I get my period it is right after POAS. So maybe try that!!

Serena- Welcome and lots of luck!

Lotus- I have also had a similiar situation with a friend. I just don't understand how they don't get it. As soon as I am feeling better, I am going to Sushi and drinks. Enjoy the rest of your time in HI.

Ann- Great numbers! Happy for you!

AFM- 2 more blasts went in on day 6. So we have 6 total blasts.

OHSS is horrible.. to help it go down you can drinkg gatorade and eat protein in small meals. That will help! It may still come back a little with your next cycle as the meds are still in your system. I was a little more bloated than normal this cycle (immediately after IVF) but it was not nearly as bad. Don't worry.. you'll get better and they will transfer your embryos in a future cycle.

I hadn't thought about POAS, that does tend to help me get my period

I am starting to feel the signs of AF, the lower back pain and the cramping. So I think we are on track for 4-7 days from now. I hope!

 

[alicatt]

RE's office called and said I can start with my February period. I forgot to ask how this will work since we're doing PGD again. I wonder if we will biopsy and freeze the embryos from this cycle (fx there are some) and thaw and transfer one of the embryos from my first two cycles. The PGD testing can be done on a fresh transfer but I think it's tricky because it takes 24hrs and it's usually done in a rushed fashion. It's so crazy to think about actually getting to do a transfer. I've never made it that far before.

So I'm confused, you are doing another IVF, but you might transfer frozen? HUH?

 

[Em260]

Em as far as I'm aware it's just this clinic??? Ahhhh ill call in a week and see if I can go elsewhere if they think I'm in for a long wait...

What did you have surgery for? And how come you have never had a transfer?- sorry I haven't had a chance to read your story

I would call other clinics if I was you. Maybe there are more women at other clinics waiting for your exact match.

I had surgery to remove two ovarian tumors. I did two back to back IVF cycles before my surgery because my Dr. wasn't sure if she could save my ovary. We froze those embryos for future use. Luckily she was able to save my ovary and now we're doing one more fresh cycle to bank some more embryos.

 

[Em260]

RE's office called and said I can start with my February period. I forgot to ask how this will work since we're doing PGD again. I wonder if we will biopsy and freeze the embryos from this cycle (fx there are some) and thaw and transfer one of the embryos from my first two cycles. The PGD testing can be done on a fresh transfer but I think it's tricky because it takes 24hrs and it's usually done in a rushed fashion. It's so crazy to think about actually getting to do a transfer. I've never made it that far before.

So I'm confused, you are doing another IVF, but you might transfer frozen? HUH?

I'm not sure, I was just thinking out loud. They can only PGD biopsy a blastocyst and then it takes at least 24hrs to get the test results back so that would mean the embryo is left growing in the dish until the results come back. It seems like it would make more sense to freeze the embryo right after biopsy and then thaw and transfer one of the embryos from my last cycle. I will ask the nurse tomorrow when I call to get my prescriptions.

 

[time2deal]

Scerena - Can I say thank you on behalf of whoever gets your eggs! I may have to go on the list if the cycle fails, as next step is cancer treatment which will probably damage my ovaries, and I think egg sharing is an amazing thing to do.

Cali - so sorry to hear about the OHSS. If I remember correctly you had a very low AMH? I guess that was a mistake and they overdid it. Good you have at 4 FET for later cycles, but hope you feel well soon.
- Oh, I see it's up to 6. Even better!

everhopeful - I'm at the Lister too! We may have shared a waiting room.

Annmc - congrats on the fertilization. Are you doing ICSI?

Em and Boofle - good luck for the upcoming cycles.

Scerena, you may want to think about the Lister. They told me they had the largest egg sharing in the country - but then they would say that I suppose! Otherwise have you been in touch wiht Altrui?

They only do altruistic egg-donation (where you donate all the eggs), but they probably know all the slightly unusual people who are looking for eggs. We are both white english, and they get lots of donors at the Lister, but they said if we wanted mixed race, or asian etc eggs, then Altrui can help. (this is a weird thing to write about - hope you know what I mean!)

AFM: Things still going fine. 12-15 good size follicles on Monday, and I am going for EC on Thursday. I'm bloated, and getting some odd pains today, plus some (warning, TMI) really running bowel movements today. I've taken my last injection tonight, and they actually told me to skip the last Menopur which I am taking as a good sign that I'm moving along well.

I'm still taking all the supplements, and having acupuncture. I think the acupuncture is good for side effects, as I've been quite hormonal (sore boobs, bloated) but headaches and moodiness has been minimal. My husband is pleased, as he was primed for some serious grumpiness!

Some potentially good news on the cancer front.. but I'll find out more tomorrow after the consultants have their multi-disciplinary meeting where they discuss the case. I'll update when I know the news.

 

[Em260]

Time - yay you are so close to EC! I'm trying acupuncture this time around too. I hope you get great news tomorrow! Keep us updated

 

[time2deal]

Em - how many frozen embryos do you have at the moment? how many did you get each cycle?

(I'm trying not to get follicle/embryo envy! But it is good to know what is possible or realistic)

 

[Em260]

Em - how many frozen embryos do you have at the moment? how many did you get each cycle?

(I'm trying not to get follicle/embryo envy! But it is good to know what is possible or realistic)

Time - I know exactly what you mean I had a hard time my first cycle comparing myself to others. It's so different for each person but it's hard not to compare. You are on track with 12-15 follies though and they will most likely find more eggs at your EC. That's what happened to me. Does your clinic freeze on day 3 or day 5? Mine only freezes blastocysts so either day 5 or 6. First cycle I had 8 eggs and ended up with 3 blasts frozen. Second cycle 9 eggs and ended up with 5 blasts frozen.

 

[time2deal]

Time - I know exactly what you mean I had a hard time my first cycle comparing myself to others. It's so different for each person but it's hard not to compare. You are on track with 12-15 follies though and they will most likely find more eggs at your EC. That's what happened to me. Does your clinic freeze on day 3 or day 5? Mine only freezes blastocysts so either day 5 or 6. First cycle I had 8 eggs and ended up with 3 blasts frozen. Second cycle 9 eggs and ended up with 5 blasts frozen.

I know I shouldn't, but it's hard not to. I have no idea when they freeze, everything was pretty rushed when we started, so we don't know the answers to questions we should know.

I'll try to remember to ask on Thursday, so we know when to expect results. Scary time...

 

[FirstTry]

Time: 12-15 big follies three days before retrieval is great! It sounds like you're in for a very good turnout.

Em: I'm surprised you're doing another IVF cycle. 8 frozen embies is a lot.

AFM, speaking of s, I spoke with my RE today about the fresh IVF vs FET question. He thinks FET is the way to go because our frosties are all top quality. As for the 1 vs 2, he thinks we should make a game day decision. We'll see how well the first one thaws and then make the decision on a second. I don't know, though. I'm kinda leaning toward 2...I wanna have me some babies ASAP!!!

AF is due tomorrow. Let's get this show on the road

 

[Em260]

First - if we still had 8 I wouldn't do another fresh cycle. We did PGD and only 4 of our 8 were chromosomally normal.
It sounds like you have a good plan in place. Hope AF shows up for you asap!

 

[cali_kt]

Hi ladies,
I'm sorry it has been so long, but I have had been going through a nightmare. As many of you had already had been worried about.. I got severe OHSS. This has been nothing short of hell. I have never felt this horrible in my whole life. I have to go the RE everyday and it is 45 mins away with a very bumpy pass for a mile (and those that have had it can understand how excruciating that is). They gave me Percocet but I could not keep it down because I couldn't eat more than a cracker a day. Throwing up with abdominal pain is crappy. Fri night the pain got so bad and I was having shortness of breath that I went to the ER. I got a breathing treatment and dilaudid. I started crying when it took effect because it was the first time I felt relief and the first time I could take a deep breath. Doc said I had to keep up on pain meds when I got home and use Zofran (anti-nausea) with every dose. Sat morning I went to the RE and they drained a half liter of fluid off. They couldn't get more because it was so high and I started having bleeding issues. It was so uncomfortable. Obviously, this cycle has been canceled. I could not even imagine getting pregnant like this. Yesterday would have been my day 5 transfer. 4 blasts went to freeze. There are a number still left that they are seeing if day 6 makes them grow and see if any additional go to freeze. I always wished and prayed for 4. So I am happy.
As for the next FET... I don't know. We are going to Maui Feb 2-8th. I need a little break. For those of you with experience with OHSS...when did you feel better? My trigger was a week ago yesterday. My doc says I'm through the worst. I am still so bloated. It will get super uncomfortable and then go away in a hour. It comes in waves. I'm supposed to work Thursday night. I just want to get better. I'm sick of feeling like this.

Havent been on here for awhile but what to say so sorry you ended up with ohss and cancelled ET. I did too. I know how you feel about the pain its just awful. I didnt get it has bad but still very very painfull. I had EC 9 days ago, bloating gone down a little but still getting the odd pain in my left side which is painful but like you say its in waves. I wanted to know how long it last Ive heard it should go away once your next af starts. Im counting the days lol I cant have FET for 3 months. Have they told you the same? Anyway hope you are feeling better real soon OHSS SULKS! xx

Thanks! It is just horrible, huh? My RE said that my ovaries will dictate when I am ready for my FET but he is hoping by March..and I'm okay with that. This OHSS has just put me in a different mind set. Lost a lot of my excitement and optimism. I really thought I would have a baby in my arms by Christmas 2013. Now...who knows? Hope you're back to normal soon!!

 

[cali_kt]

Ali- Oh no.. the thought of this coming back is horrendous. I was surprised I wasn't admitted either but they acted like I was an alien. Had no clue what to do with me. And Ali, whenever I get my period it is right after POAS. So maybe try that!!

Serena- Welcome and lots of luck!

Lotus- I have also had a similiar situation with a friend. I just don't understand how they don't get it. As soon as I am feeling better, I am going to Sushi and drinks. Enjoy the rest of your time in HI.

Ann- Great numbers! Happy for you!

AFM- 2 more blasts went in on day 6. So we have 6 total blasts.

OHSS is horrible.. to help it go down you can drinkg gatorade and eat protein in small meals. That will help! It may still come back a little with your next cycle as the meds are still in your system. I was a little more bloated than normal this cycle (immediately after IVF) but it was not nearly as bad. Don't worry.. you'll get better and they will transfer your embryos in a future cycle.

I hadn't thought about POAS, that does tend to help me get my period

I am starting to feel the signs of AF, the lower back pain and the cramping. So I think we are on track for 4-7 days from now. I hope!

I bet we get AF about the same time, because I am feeling all that too. Saw RE today and he thinks that I won't be ready this cycle- so probably the next. Crossing fingers for AF to show her face..for both of us! Thanks for all the support!

 

[cali_kt]

Em- Regarding PGD, my clinic says that it depends on where they are at..but they can do it at Day 3 and then get results and do a day 5 transfer. They also do day 5 and then freeze.
As far as acupuncture, I do it and LOVE it. If not for anything...it is relaxing!

Time- Yes, I did have a very low AMH. 0.08. They don't know why it came back that low when clearly that isn't the case. Thanks for the well wishes!

 

[MoBaby]

My clinic does pgd at blast stage and has you come back for fet