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

[BabyD225]

HEY LADIES!
I hope you remember me.. If not, hey again! My husband and I are trying for our second, we have a 20 month old from a FET We're on our last frozen blast. I just started my cycle, was put on estrace 3xday since day 1 (friday). Last night I woke up in the middle of the night puking... is it the estrace? I vaguely remember my last cycle with estrace and I think I got sick then too. Is this normal? I had hyperemesis with my son and I'm so scared of feeling this sick again! Any advice? Thanks!

 

[MoBaby]

Hey! It never made me sick so idk. How are you feeling now? Could it be a stomach bug?
We are scheduled oct 3rd for our final Fet. I'm doing this natural so not on estrace. We've done 3 already this year with mc/bfn (chemical)/ mc. We are doing 2 back. This is our last Ivf transfer.

Good luck with everything!!

 

[BabyD225]

Hey! It never made me sick so idk. How are you feeling now? Could it be a stomach bug?
We are scheduled oct 3rd for our final Fet. I'm doing this natural so not on estrace. We've done 3 already this year with mc/bfn (chemical)/ mc. We are doing 2 back. This is our last Ivf transfer.

Good luck with everything!!

Could be a bug.. woke up feeling ok.. I also had a glass of wine last night and I'm wondering if it interferred with the estrace and prenatals.. We are doing a medicated cycle because that's what worked to have my son Our transfer date is Oct 16, so not too far behind you!! Fingers crossed for you!

 

[diliapickle]

Good luck Mo and Baby!! Hope your transfer go well!!!

 

[~Brandy~]

Glad to see others are giving it a go again after previous successes!

My twins are now 19 months and I had to have a hysterectomy when they were 10 months old so no more babies for us. I feel very lucky to be blessed with the 4 amazing children we have so I'm ok with it.

I wish you all the best in your journey! I do miss hearing where everyone is at in the process though.

 

[L4hope]

Good luck tomorrow Mo!! Hope this fet works for you!

BabyD very exciting you're starting again for baby #2!! I never had that reaction to estrace so hopefully you're feeling better. When is your transfer?

Brandy sorry you had to have a hysterectomy. It is strange not to hear everyone's stories anymore but guess most are busy with Los at this point.

 

[MoBaby]

L4 hope all went well with your delivery! I'm booked tomorrow for fet.

 

[ashknowsbest]

Good luck with your FET transfers ladies!

L4hope - congrats on your baby boy

I'm scheduled to start my 5th IVF whenever my period gets here. I induced with a PIO shot but it still hasn't arrived. I had spotting yesterday but nothing since ... I plan on calling my nurse on Monday since that's the last day it has to arrive before we try something else. Also, we're trying to induce because it hasn't been here in over 70 days ....

 

[MoBaby]

Oh wow ash! Did you have this issue before? Good luck with your cycle!! Brandy sorry about the hysterectomy

 

[ttcbaby117]

Good luck ash. Are you cycling at CCRM? What were your thoights? I'm looking at them if this FET doesn't work. Though the cost is crazy expensive.

Mob any when is your FET set for?

 

[MoBaby]

Hi! Fet was yesterday morning. Transferred 2 blasts. I have no clue on the quality of them and such. I didn't ask because it really doesn't matter and it doesn't change the plan at all. These are our last two and our last chance for #2 so I'm really praying for some sort of miracle. I laid around all day yesterday. I've just came down stairs ne to hang out. We have a dinner later so hopefully Im not overdoing it today. Otd is oct 16. I can't test at home for at least a week as I took 2500units hcg this morning (booster for progesterone) so this is going to be a longgggg week!!

 

[ttcbaby117]

Oh wow. Congrats on being pupo. I don't bel Eve in the bed rest thing. What did your dr say aboutit? I think having fun with friends etc is a good thing. Just listen to your body.

 

[MoBaby]

He said just take it easy yesterday. If it's gonna take it would implant by today anyways. They don't have us do bed rest. I've gone back to work day after transfer before.

 

[Em260]

Congrats on being pupo Mo! Fx for you! That stinks about not being able to take hpts. I hope the wait passes quickly for you.

 

[MoBaby]

Congrats on your pregnancy em!

Did you end up doing a whole cycle then fet? I can remember or if you went straight to fet.

 

[Em260]

Congrats on your pregnancy em!

Did you end up doing a whole cycle then fet? I can remember or if you went straight to fet.

Thanks, Mo. Yes, I did a full cycle in July and then a FET in September.

 

[ashknowsbest]

Mo - I've never had a period that late. Ever since I started doing treatments my cycle in between procedures has just been so wacky. There were months prior to any of this craziness where I would be 2 weeks late but it was maybe twice a year and my doctor has known about that all long. And btw I think you'll be fine without the bedrest. I know lots of doctors have varying opinions on this but I feel like women athletes get pregnant all the time and they're bouncing around like crazy! I hope this works for you, I'll keep my FX'd.

ttc - I have been wondering how you were doing! I see that you got 3 frosties which is amazing! So sorry about your chemical/BFN though, it always sucks. I am cycling at CCRM once more. The doctor is hoping that this time we get more mature eggs. The last cycle they got 17 only 5 were mature .... we were shocked to say the least. He's changing up my protocol this time around though and hoping for a completely different outcome. My opinion on CCRM is complicated. I think they have an amazing lab and they do some of the most cutting edge testing/procedures etc to try to get women pregnant however I will say that they are currently understaffed in the nursing department and that can cause some stress for the patients because things get overlooked. That said, I have never felt like the treatment plan from my doctor was mediocre. I just had to be on my nurse almost every single day to make sure everything that needed to get done was getting done. I see lots of women there that do not have success elsewhere go on to having successful pregnancies with CCRM so .... I'd say they do a pretty good job. Definitely worth at least doing the ODWU (one day work up) to see what they think they can do for you. I hope it doesn't come to that point for you though and your FET is successful!

I start my BCPs tonight and tentative retrieval date is November 10th but they're stimming me really slowly so I will most likely end up retrieving a few days after that. Yay! Not. We're also dealing with the slow death of my father in law due to stage 4 esophageal cancer so thats putting a little more added stress but it was his wish that we didn't put off trying to have a baby so here we are. My mother has been a great support though and is planning on going out to CO with us so that if anything were to happen to his father I have someone there to drive me to my retrieval etc. She has been great.

On a happy note, my best friend (who is pregnant and that was hard because she and her husband got pregnant on the first month) is coming out on Wednesday to visit. I haven't seen her in about 2 years so I'm pretty thrilled to be seeing her even though I'm going to be a tad bit jealous of her pregnant belly. I'm planning on doing some really nice things for her though because she's sort of having a hard time with life right now. I guess if it's not one thing it's another.

 

[ttcbaby117]

Ash - well I am so happy you are trying again, I do often wonder how you are doing as well! It seems you and I have been on so many of these boards together. Your estimated retrieval date is the same as my FET transfer date. Maybe a positive sign LOL, I look for positive signs everywhere!

I do hope I don't have to go to CCRM and that this FET works. I am so hoping for that. I always feel better with a contingency plan which is why I have already started looking into them. It is just so expensive and we are completely out of pocket. I estimated I will need close to 35k to go to CCRM. Im just floored by it.

Have fun with your BF, that is awesome you will be able to catch up!

So sorry to hear about your FIL, mine is also in the same position. He has a neurological disease very similar to parkinsons and he is the final stages. Both he and my MIL don't know we are still trying though, I think they figured we had given up a while ago. That is okay for me as it takes the pressure of a bit from them. It is one of my dreams to be able to allow him to hold his only grandchild before he goes, and I don't think that will happen as he is just to far gone. DH is an only child so they don't have any other chances besides me. Talk about the pressure!

Anyway, keep in touch and please let us know how you are doing in your cycle.!

 

[ashknowsbest]

CCRM is extremely expensive. The first cycle we did there we were able to use some of our infertility coverage through our insurance but now we are maxed out so this current cycle has been almost all out of pocket. We do have assistance with the meds so that helps a little bit but the bulk of the cost goes to fertility laboratories of colorado so ... ugh! I still don't understand why most insurance companies have low caps on fertility treatment or don't cover it at all especially with the rising incidences of infertility in the US. It boggles my mind.

And yes, look for positive signs anywhere and everywhere. If that's what helps get through the days I'm totally for it. I always say (and maybe this isn't nice to say and I never say it to my husband) but maybe once his dad passes away the universe will finally give us something good ... I know it's sort of morbid but I just am so frustrated and ready for answers already.

I'm so sorry to here about your FIL. It's such a hard thing when a parent is dying. My husband lost his mother to mouth cancer when he was in his late 20s so .. he's really having a hard time with it but I'm just there for him. That's all I can do. It's not fair that he has to watch both of his parents pass away from cancer but that's just the luck of the draw I guess. His father actually knew we were doing infertility treatments but never asked about them until he got his diagnosis. I think he's really hoping to see his 2nd grandchild before he passes away. My DH is also an only child and has a 17 year old from his previous marriage but that's it. So ... it's up to Jason and I to give him another...yay! He's super nice about it though and we never feel pressured by him which is great.

Ugh sorry for the long post. I will definitely keep you girls updated and I really hope to check back in and see that you're pregnant!

 

[ttcbaby117]

Yet another argument that infertility should be considered a disease and thus covered by insurance! I do hope that soon it will be!!!!!

Your poor DH, it is horrible. I have seen my extremely active and vibrant FIL deteriorate into a bedridden, unhappy, man. It is really sad. And don't feel bad about how your feel, I get it. Answers would be really nice! Answers all around!

Speak soon!

Mobaby - How are you feeling??????