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

[Em260]

BabyD - wow, I'm sorry you have been through all of that!! It sounds like you are in a great place though and I'm happy you're being monitored closely. You definitely have a great positive attitude

Poco- Welcome! Glad you made it to this thread

Jelly - Welcome! IVF is such an emotional roller coaster. I definitely had all of those feelings that you are describing. The best thing is to get it all out, whether that means coming on here and venting or anything else that makes you feel better.

Sandy - yay you are getting so close!!! You will be PUPO soon how exciting!!

Boofle - Sorry about those nurses! Don't let them get you down Fx for a smooth transfer!!

Ann - Fx for you!! Monday is so close!!

Edamame - good luck tomorrow!!

Phantom - good luck on Friday!! Fx for you!!

 

[Em260]

Just had an appt with my RE and wow, my head is spinning! I thought he was just going to go over why he doesn't recommend an embryo transfer the same cycle as a PGD biopsy. Well, total curve ball. He wants me to try 2 rounds of IUI + Clomid first and then if that doesn't work, move on to another round of IVF. Crazy!! I never expected this at all. He thinks there is a chance for this to work since my tube is open and now my ovary if free from those large tumors.

He said by all means we can do IVF right away but if I was his wife or daughter he would try a couple rounds of IUI first. The best thing is that my insurance actually covers IUI!! It doesn't cover anything IVF related. I know IUI has a pretty low success rate but who knows, maybe it will work?

I'm still in shock by this turn of events. I was all set to order my IVF meds tonight. I think it will take me a couple of days to get used to this new plan.

 

[Edamame]

Em, that is great that insurance covers it! Iui is so much easier on the body. I hope it works! Mine didn't, but we were also dealing with low sperm count.

 

[FirstTry]

Em: that is an interesting turn of events! It would be awesome if it worked. For medicated IUI, my clinic says there's a 20-25% success rate. IVF is closer to 40-45%.

You're young and have s on ice, so go for it!

 

[LotusBlossom]

Wow, Em! How amazing would it be if IUI worked and you didn't have to spend the $ or go through another EC? Whatever you decide to do, I wish you loads of luck. You certainly deserve a BFP soon.

 

[L4hope]

Sandy that's nice to see the list of all of us transferring together! We are almost there!

Good luck tomorrow Edamame!

Phantom hope your next beta is nice and high.

 

[LotusBlossom]

My FET is 3 weeks from today! I can't wait! We have A LOT going on with planning our move to the mainland and the plans (and destination) keep changing, so it's a bit crazy. We have to pack, prepare and clean our rental before my transfer because I won't be able to help after and that would drive me nuts to leave it all to my husband. We're also trying to squeeze in a few activities before leaving the island and spend time with friends. It's a bittersweet move. Mostly bitter.

I hope you are all doing well and good luck to those doing an early Feb transfer!

Phantom, I hope your next beta # is giant! Fingers crossed!

 

[greyhoundmom]

Hi All!

It's been a while since I've been on here but I am in the middle of a new cycle of IVF and couldn't help myself from popping back in.

Last year, I had an unsuccessful round of IVF and two IUI's. I have new insurance for this year that covers 4 cycles of IVF (even meds are mostly covered) so I have renewed hope! I started a new IVF cycle as soon as I could in Jan and just had my transfer on 1/27.

Question - I am due for bloodwork due on Friday. Is this the beta test? My RE only explained that she's looking at progesterone and estrogen levels. What should I be asking or looking for as far as the results?

 

[Em260]

Thanks ladies!! Yeah it's crazy to have this turn of events! I guess most people try IUI a couple of times before moving onto IVF? We jumped right to IVF because of my surgery and the possibility that I would lose my only ovary.

First - I'm definitely not holding out much hope for this since the odds are so low. I was given that same quote of 20-25% chance. I don't think I even know anyone that has had a successful IUI. Everyone I know that has had success has done IVFs and FETs.

Edamame - the insurance coverage is definitely a huge factor in trying this. Plus, I'm still healing from my surgery so I could use something a little easier on the body right now

Lotus - aww thanks! Ugh sorry they keep changing your plans and destination on you!! I hope they get it figured out soon. Three weeks is not long at all though and you will be PUPO soon!!

Greyhound - welcome! Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question but someone else will for sure.

 

[MoBaby]

EM: Wow! What a change. BUT your dr must be hopeful and it was a great idea to bank embryos just in case you lost that ovary...For me even though we have frozen if for some reason DH had sperm appear I would jump on the IUI wagon! Its just a little less stressful IMO. FX this works the first go and you have your lovely frosties for later!!

 

[L4hope]

Em that's great news! Hope it does the trick for you!!

Greyhound mom they prob just want to make sure your estrogen and progesterone levels are where they need to be to sustain pregnancy. Your beta which is your check for pregnancy I would think wouldn't be yet. I see you transferred 4, wow! Did you do 3day blasts? Good luck though! Oh and just curious what insurance you have? We have zero coverage for IVF and it's killing us!!

 

[Sandy83]

Em, Wow that's great news, strange turn of events but as you say will be easier on your body and could be what you need at the moment Fx'd

Welcome Greyhound i agree with L4. I had blood test between transfer and beta and that was to check on my levels as i had a mild case of OHSS. Think it will be to early for beta.

Edamame, Good luck for scan today.

Hope the rest of you ladies are doing well another day down countdown is getting closer! yay xx

 

[Boofle]

Em I really hope it works for you hun after everything you've been through it would be great but if not you've got all those lovely frosties waiting for you

Edamame good luck today

Lotus yay 3 weeks that's brill news - not long to wait and at least you're gonna be busy before hand to take your mind of it but don't forget to take time out and relax so you're ready to get that baby on board

Greyhound welcome

Phantom hoping for a super high number

Afm started testing for my surge this morning - negative today which I expected lol my accupuncturist has given me a relaxation cd - I will start to use it when I know for sure we get to transfer this time fx'd

 

[annmc30]

Morning ladies Boobs not as sore today but I seam to be crying at the slightest thing :-/ also my tummy keeps burning very strange........roll on Monday

 

[Boofle]

Ann sending you lots of Monday will be here before you know it. Keep positive and keep yourself busy but relaxed

 

[Sandy83]

Boofle, hope surge comes soon Glad your accupuncturist has given you a cd to help you relax as I've found that is a big part of this whole process relaxing, looking after yourself and a PMA.

Ann, sorry you are having some weird sensations. I hope the days fly by for you and Monday is here before you know it. xx

 

[Em260]

Thanks ladies! I hope it's okay if I stay on this thread with you all even though we're not doing IVF right now. I feel most at home here.

Boofle - fx your surge comes soon! What a great idea about the relaxation CDs. I've heard good things about those and meant to download some last cycle.

Ann - hope this weekend flies by!

 

[Sandy83]

Of course you can stay on this thread Em. Definitely want to keep track with how you get on regardless what process you are doing xx

 

[FirstTry]

Em: you better stay on this thread!!! Don't leave us. We need to know how you're doing

 

[Boofle]

Em you better stay put on this thread - friends till we all get our BFP's