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

[FirstTry]

Ali: welcome back! I've been wondering where the heck you've been

What is Lupron? Everyone seems to get it but me.

For my FET, I'm on 18 days of BCP. Then, wait for AF to start.

- Day 2 of new cycle: have baseline tests Start estrogen shots that night and every 3rd night after.
- Day 12: ultrasound of lining. Start PIO shots daily that night.
- Day 17: transfer!

Estrogen and Progesterone shots continue until negative beta or 2nd trimester!

I am not looking forward to the shots; I'm very sensitive and I know my a** is going to hurt

It seems that the only time I save from a fresh IVF cycle is the 5 days between ER and ET.

By the way, I think I'm going to insist they transfer two . I'm getting really anxious to have some babies.

I'm counting down every day: 31 days til transfer!!!

 

[FirstTry]

I'm so glad I just ran through my protocol because it made me realize that I'm supposed to complete a mock transfer this week, which I completely forgot about and haven't scheduled yet.

This, btw, was the straw that broke the emotional camel's back and I just started balling Poor DH was taken completely by surprise! I'm usually stoic about this whole thing. This is just our journey, etc, etc, but I broke into the why can't we just have sex and have a baby stuff...

 

[BabyD225]

BabyD - yay for trigger!! Good luck tomorrow!! I stayed in bed for a day after retrieval to rest. Also, make sure you have some stool softeners like Miralax on hand. The anesthesia meds made me pretty constipated for a couple of days.

Ali - welcome back!! glad you're feeling better! I got my FET schedule a couple of months ago and mine would have been the simple one too. Baseline u/s on day 2, estrogen patches for 12 days, lining check and begin PIO shots and then transfer 7 days later.

Thanks for the advice Em!!! I'm really anxious- got miralax - prenatals kills my colon! Hope I'm not too sore. Just want to get through tomorrow- its the part I've been most nervous about. Xoxo

 

[LotusBlossom]

First- I'm sorry you are having a rough time. It's hard to always keep it together, and it's ok to cry. By the way, it's definitely a personal choice as far as how many to transfer. I did some research and found that transferring 2 gives us a 75% chance of success versus 50% chance with a single embryo transfer. We're doing 2. There's definitely a risk of complications, but since I miscarried the first time, I feel like I need to transfer 2. Our Dr agrees. He said he was going to suggest we transfer 2 this time. He suggested one last time. I hope this helps and I hope your day gets better.

 

[Em260]

BabyD - I would tell you don't be nervous but it's impossible not to be!! I was a nervous wreck before my first retrieval because I didn't know what to expect. Honestly, it's not that bad at all. You'll take nice long nap once the anesthesia kicks in and wake up in recovery and they will give you tylenol afterwards if you have cramping. Fx for lots of eggs for you!!

First - sending you I go through those same thoughts, especially when I hear another surprise pg announcement from one of our friends. I think it's important to let yourself have those breakdowns every now and then instead of being so stoic all the time.

 

[BabyD225]

BabyD - I would tell you don't be nervous but it's impossible not to be!! I was a nervous wreck before my first retrieval because I didn't know what to expect. Honestly, it's not that bad at all. You'll take nice long nap once the anesthesia kicks in and wake up in recovery and they will give you tylenol afterwards if you have cramping. Fx for lots of eggs for you!!

First - sending you I go through those same thoughts, especially when I hear another surprise pg announcement from one of our friends. I think it's important to let yourself have those breakdowns every now and then instead of being so stoic all the time.

Em and all the ladies.. Thank you! Don't know what I'd do without our chats! I go in tomorrow by 830.. So ill update as soon as I can make it to my computer or phone coherently. Keep me in your thoughts please!

 

[Mells54]

BabyD - Good luck tomorrow. I'll send up some prayers for you...

 

[Sandy83]

Good luck babyd for today

Ann, might see you today on way now wearing cream coat and black pants. Straight to work after scan good luck xx

 

[Boofle]

Babyd good luck today. Hoping for lots of nice eggs for you. Em is right er isn't as bad as you think it's gonna be. It was the part I dreaded the most and the reason I joined b&b in the first place to get more info and in the end it really was okay

Ann woohoo yay 3 out of 3 today is otd too isn't it? Soooooo happy for you. Oooooh and u might get to meet Sandy it's exciting like a blind date lol

Afm not detected my surge yet although the second line is getting darker. I'm hoping it holds off till Wednesday then I think we're home and dry for transfer next week keeping everything crossed

 

[WannabeeMum]

Ann - congrats!!!

BabyD - good luck with the transfer. I was nervous as well but it honestly was easy. I was under anesthetic, woke up, had a Panadol (Tylenol equivalent) with a cup of tea and a biscuit, and was discharged. I slept for about 4 hours when I got home but had no cramping. The next day I was a bit tired so worked from home, but did not have any pain. You'll be great!! Can't wait to hear how it goes.

 

[Sandy83]

Well had scan to see how lining is coming along for Transfer and i feel like i want to scream ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Lining is only at 6.5mm and they would be looking at it to be 8 to 9mm to transfer!!!! So no transfer on Friday for me.

I'm back on Friday to see if it has thickened anymore as they did up my tablets last Friday but only had 3 days between scans so think it might need more time. So when i go back on Friday if the lining has thicken to 8 or 9mm transfer will go ahead on Wednesday 13th Feb. If the lining is not at 8 or 9mm then it will be up to us if we want to go ahead with the FET anyway or cancel this month and start a fresh next month

They decided to tell me that my lining from the fresh cycle did only get to 7mm then so could be a chance that my lining will only get that thick anyway and that everyone is different so might not get any thicker. Now starting to worry and think will this ever work My head is thinking sensibly and wants to make sure everything is right before transferring and not wasting any cycles, but my heart is saying to go ahead with it no matter what the lining is as it could still work and means i will not have to wait another month and i have a potential of another 3 fresh cycles fully funded under the nhs which includes any FET's from the fresh cycles so could have 6 more chances. I hate decisions like this as want to go ahead with it but don't want to just use the chances as i have them funded as i should be lucky I'm in this situation.

Ah I'm so confused at the moment any ideas what i can do the thicken my lining or anyone had similar issues or know of anyone who's lining was thinner than recommended and it work?????????? xx

 

[Sandy83]

Sorry for the rant ladies!

Ann, how did your appt go? Will it be between 4 and 5pm that you get the official results? xx

 

[MoBaby]

Sandy sorry for the delay!! How frustrating!! If they knew your lining was thin from the fresh I wonder why they don't just start you off with more estrogen? Hopefully in a few days it's thicker!

 

[Sandy83]

Thanks Mo, as you can probably guess I've now been search for ways to increase lining. Does anyone know anything about Red Raspberry leaf Tea? There are so many mixed reviews on this but a major pro is it helps with the lining development but so people are against it when TTC and only take it prior to labour to develop the uterus muscles??????? xx

 

[Boofle]

Ah sandy I feel for you hun. Hopefully it will thicken nicely in the next couple of days. My acupuncturist has told me to use a hot water bottle as this helps blood flow to the area - I am only to use it till I ovulate. I have the opposite mine is too thick I wish I could give u some of mine
As for whether to go ahead or not if it was me as hard as it is I would cancel. And I'm only sure of this because of what I went through last time. In hind sight my lining wasn't within the range and ill always think this was the reason for the m/c. It possibly wasn't but I have to have a reason and for me that's what it was
I really hope you don't have to face that decision. Keeping everything crossed for you and hopefully we'll be in the 2ww together. The uncertainty of whether it will go ahead is killing me today!!

 

[Sandy83]

Boofle, what is your lining at? This process is crazy as the lining can't be too thin or too thick sometimes we can't win. I think if i get it to 8 then ill go ahead the clinic have said as long as its over 7 they are happy so Fx'd. I've been reading about using a hot water bottle helps as well as drinking a 1 litre of milk a day and having a "O" each day helps with blood flow. I bet DH will be happy to help out with the last one and DTD xx

 

[L4hope]

So sorry for this frustration Sandy, but hopefully the increased dose will help. Last time I screwed up my estrace dosage and my lining wasn't thick enough at my check. They added the estrogen patch and in a week I was good to go. Hopefully that will work for you too.

 

[Boofle]

I don't know what my lining is cos I'm doing a natural cycle they're being as difficult as possible and won't authorise a scan!! I didn't know about the 'O' lol. I'm drinking lot of water too.

 

[Sandy83]

Apparently having a "O" everyday is good for implantation as well so can't hurt giving it a go

Thanks L4 im keeping my fingers crossed that I just need these extra couple of days to get it where it needs to be xx

 

[ttcbaby117]

Sandy - I too red raspberry tea after my fibroid survey while I wasn't TTC. My Dr said it was OK but not to drink after ovulation in the cycles you are TTC. I hope that helps.