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

[Sandy83]

Morning Ladies

Congratulations Babies woo hoo!

Em, not long now for you!

AFM, Low on PMA today just getting the sinking feeling this hasn't worked was so positive at the beginning of the week xx

 

[annmc30]

Be positive sandy Im sure it has your very strong not testing x

 

[FirstTry]

Babies: congratulations! Sticky vibes...

Hope: nice to hear from you. Congrats on reaching the second trimester!

Mo: my clinic puts everyone on 18 days of BCPs before an FET.

:wave: everyone else

So, DH spoke with the dr and wants to transfer one, due to complications with twin pregnancies. Ugh. I think I have to go with that. Imagine if I insisted on two and something bad happened...

DH wanted to transfer 1 too and the embryologist also kept suggesting we transfer 1 because the embies were so great, I was just too scared because after 2 failed ivfs and having to leave work plus all the emotional stress, appts, injections etc, I just cant handle another disappointment so I;ll rather prevent what I have the control of. We asked for privacy and after almost 15min debate, I won and we did 2 lol. I would have done 3 if I could, I know

It looks like you got lots of blasts. Do you have any frosties?

I told DH that if we transfer one this time and it doesn't work, I'm never transferring just one again.

 

[L4hope]

Babies: congratulations! Sticky vibes...

Hope: nice to hear from you. Congrats on reaching the second trimester!

Mo: my clinic puts everyone on 18 days of BCPs before an FET.

:wave: everyone else

So, DH spoke with the dr and wants to transfer one, due to complications with twin pregnancies. Ugh. I think I have to go with that. Imagine if I insisted on two and something bad happened...

DH wanted to transfer 1 too and the embryologist also kept suggesting we transfer 1 because the embies were so great, I was just too scared because after 2 failed ivfs and having to leave work plus all the emotional stress, appts, injections etc, I just cant handle another disappointment so I;ll rather prevent what I have the control of. We asked for privacy and after almost 15min debate, I won and we did 2 lol. I would have done 3 if I could, I know

It looks like you got lots of blasts. Do you have any frosties?

I told DH that if we transfer one this time and it doesn't work, I'm never transferring just one again.

Our last transfer dh wanted to transfer 3 but I said hells no!! I didn't want any chance of triplets! I think two is good and your chance of twins isn't too high. But I have two aunts who had twins naturally so they've never scared me.

 

[L4hope]

Mells, good luck today with ER!!

Sandy it's hard not to start doubting when you get closer to OTD. I did the same thing, honestly I think I was just trying to brace myself for another disappointment. But as long as AF is not here you still have hope!

 

[mrs.e.e]

Yay saw the heartbeat today 6.4 weeks due date 11/10

 

[annmc30]

Thats great Mrs e.e, Im at clinic for my scan on Monday Il be due 14/10

 

[alicatt]

Morning Ladies

First - I've always transferred 2, mostly because of my age and the increased odds of one working. Here we are, 2 failed IVFs, and gearing up for a FET, as I said I don't have a choice but to transfer 2, but that is fine with me. I actually want twins. I'm 40 and I don't see myself getting pregnant again after this so if this is my one chance, I want to have 2. I guess there is a possibility of transferring 2 more maybe 10-16 months after my first, but only if I don't get 2 this time! ( and assuming that I have 2 still )!

Sandy - don't get down.. some women have absolutely no symptoms and others swear that AF is on its way, and BAM! There is the BFP! So just try to stay calm and visualize the embryo all snug as a bug in a rug down there!

AFM - Had my lining check, I'm on CD 7 and my lining is already 7.7mm! Is that good/bad? All I know is that my lining last cycle was 19mm and that was mega thick. So I hope that it doesn't do that this time I worry that it will be too thick by CD 20 and 22 when they do the biopsy, especially since CD 20 would be the transfer day in a normal FET cycle. I guess time will tell! Maybe they will determine that I don't need any hormone supplementation! That would be cool! Cause I'm not liking the side effects I'm having with this delestrogen (E2) shot.

 

[L4hope]

Morning Ladies

First - I've always transferred 2, mostly because of my age and the increased odds of one working. Here we are, 2 failed IVFs, and gearing up for a FET, as I said I don't have a choice but to transfer 2, but that is fine with me. I actually want twins. I'm 40 and I don't see myself getting pregnant again after this so if this is my one chance, I want to have 2. I guess there is a possibility of transferring 2 more maybe 10-16 months after my first, but only if I don't get 2 this time! ( and assuming that I have 2 still )!

Sandy - don't get down.. some women have absolutely no symptoms and others swear that AF is on its way, and BAM! There is the BFP! So just try to stay calm and visualize the embryo all snug as a bug in a rug down there!

AFM - Had my lining check, I'm on CD 7 and my lining is already 7.7mm! Is that good/bad? All I know is that my lining last cycle was 19mm and that was mega thick. So I hope that it doesn't do that this time I worry that it will be too thick by CD 20 and 22 when they do the biopsy, especially since CD 20 would be the transfer day in a normal FET cycle. I guess time will tell! Maybe they will determine that I don't need any hormone supplementation! That would be cool! Cause I'm not liking the side effects I'm having with this delestrogen (E2) shot.

Ali I think your lining is right on track. If they thought it was going to be too thick I'm sure they would alter your estrogen dosage. I had a lining check 11 days before my transfer and they wanted my lining to be at least 8 which thankfully it was exactly at 8. You're about 13 days off from your first biopsy if I'm doing the math right so I say you're good to go!

 

[ttcbaby117]

Ali - I think your lining might be ok. I believe around cd 3 or 4 they want it under 4 so 7 around cd7 would be pretty good.

Sandy - I hope you feel better soon! This entire thing is a roller coaster....take care of yourself hun.

 

[ttcbaby117]

mrs e. - congrats hun!

 

[alicatt]

Morning Ladies

First - I've always transferred 2, mostly because of my age and the increased odds of one working. Here we are, 2 failed IVFs, and gearing up for a FET, as I said I don't have a choice but to transfer 2, but that is fine with me. I actually want twins. I'm 40 and I don't see myself getting pregnant again after this so if this is my one chance, I want to have 2. I guess there is a possibility of transferring 2 more maybe 10-16 months after my first, but only if I don't get 2 this time! ( and assuming that I have 2 still )!

Sandy - don't get down.. some women have absolutely no symptoms and others swear that AF is on its way, and BAM! There is the BFP! So just try to stay calm and visualize the embryo all snug as a bug in a rug down there!

AFM - Had my lining check, I'm on CD 7 and my lining is already 7.7mm! Is that good/bad? All I know is that my lining last cycle was 19mm and that was mega thick. So I hope that it doesn't do that this time I worry that it will be too thick by CD 20 and 22 when they do the biopsy, especially since CD 20 would be the transfer day in a normal FET cycle. I guess time will tell! Maybe they will determine that I don't need any hormone supplementation! That would be cool! Cause I'm not liking the side effects I'm having with this delestrogen (E2) shot.

Ali I think your lining is right on track. If they thought it was going to be too thick I'm sure they would alter your estrogen dosage. I had a lining check 11 days before my transfer and they wanted my lining to be at least 8 which thankfully it was exactly at 8. You're about 13 days off from your first biopsy if I'm doing the math right so I say you're good to go!

Thanks! That makes me feel better! I go back on Monday, but I think the amount of delestrogen goes up? I was on 0.4cc on Monday and Thursday this past week, then next week it goes up to 0.8cc on Mon/Thurs I guess I just have to relax and trust that my FS who has the education and many years experience knows what he's doing! I just want this to go smoothly! Nothing ever seems to go smoothly for me. My Mom said that the things we most want are not given to us, and when we do get them, they are most cherished because of the fight we had to get them. She can speak to that, as she and my dad couldn't have children and we are both adopted, so she had to go through a lot of heartache to get me and my brother!

 

[mrs.e.e]

Thats great Mrs e.e, Im at clinic for my scan on Monday Il be due 14/10

I'm the 11th

 

[Mells54]

Just got back and wanted to give a quick update. I got 11 eggs!

I'm happy with that!

 

[Babiesimready]

Morning Ladies

Congratulations Babies woo hoo!

Em, not long now for you!

AFM, Low on PMA today just getting the sinking feeling this hasn't worked was so positive at the beginning of the week xx

Sandy I know you dont want to test earlier but pls stay positive. Its very hard cause I'm in your same shoes but I keep talking to them that they have to stay with me. I pray we both come back with great news on MON

 

[Babiesimready]

It looks like you got lots of blasts. Do you have any frosties?

I told DH that if we transfer one this time and it doesn't work, I'm never transferring just one again.

Yes we did, we got 13 blasts transferred 2 and have 7
I started with 300units menopur and 200 follistim, I think my new decided to go the aggresive route thinking I might not make enough eggs but by day 3, I already had 15 follicles on each ovary and in bad pain, also had to stop menopur and only took follistim ER day. I was at high risk of ohss but thankfully I didnt get it.

@L4 I actually wont mind twins, that means my family will be complete sooner but DH is terrified of just the thought. Everytime I talk to the embies and use the word "babies" he freaks out lol

@Ms E congrats!!!

@ Mells 11 eggs is great, I got 13 the first time and 7 fertilized. I pray all of them fertilize for you.

 

[everhopeful]

Mells - That is a fantastic amount of eggs - well done!!!

Sandy - I think its natural to get like this closer to OTD!

Ali - seems like we are doing the same things this month with an investigation month!!! I am sure they will make sure they tailor your meds to make sure that your lining doesn't get too thick... and its good to have this month to see how things go... Am I being daft or doesn't the E2 shot thicken lining? I am being told that I might have estrogen patches to help with lining etc... maybe I have the wrong end of the stick???

AFM - I had my lining check today. I am CD14 and measured 7.5mm. They have said that this is good and by the time I would hit ET it would be about 12. So think I might have a very light drug dose through to my FET next month but nothing too much..
I also had a NK blood test and I am going in for my endometrium scratch on the 6th March - hoping all these things help!!!

xx

 

[L4hope]

Great ER Mells!! Can't wait to hear your fert report! Rest up and take it easy.

Ali, I know it's so frustrating when there are added bumps along the way with an already rocky ride we call infertility. You're mother's sentiment is completely right, we know we will appreciate what we have so much more for working this hard to get there. She more than understands what your going through which is pretty unique as there's no hereditary component. So that's pretty cool that she can be there to support you through this process. I'm sure the advances since when your mom would have been ttc are pretty amazing for her to see. I'm so thankful for all the technology we have to give us a better chance to have a family. You're moms sentiment reminded me of a poem I saw on another thread. I'll post is next. Warning to all reading: it tugs at your heartstrings but is so fitting.

 

[L4hope]

There are women who become mothers without effort, without thought, without patience or loss,and though they are good mothers and love their children,I know that I will be better.

I will be better not because of genetics or money or because I have read more books,but because I have struggled and toiled for this child.

I have longed and waited.I have cried and prayed.I have endured and planned over and over again.

Like most things in life, the people who truly have appreciation are those who have struggled to attain their dreams.I will notice everything about my child.

I will take time to watch my child sleep,explore,and discover.I will marvel at this miracle every day for the rest of my life.I will be happy when I wake in the middle of the night to the sound of my child, knowing that I can comfort, hold, and feed him and that I am not waking to take another temperature, pop another pill, take another shot or cry tears of a broken dream.

My dream will be crying for me.I count myself lucky in this sense; that God has given me this insight, this special vision with which I will look upon my child.Whether I parent a child I actually give birth to or a child that God leads me to, I will not be careless with my love.

I will be a better mother for all that I have endured. I am a better wife, a better aunt, a better daughter, neighbor, friend, and sister because I have known pain.I know disillusionment, as I have been betrayed by my own body. I have been tried by fire and hell that many never face, yet given time, I stood tall.

I have prevailed.I have succeeded.I have won.

So now, when others hurt around me, I do not run from their pain in order to save myself discomfort. I see it, mourn it, and join them in theirs.I listen.And even though I cannot make it better, I can make it less lonely.

I have learned the immense power of another hand holding tight to mine, of other eyes that moisten as they learn to accept the harsh truth when life is beyond hard.I have learned a compassion that only comes by walking in those shoes.

I have learned to appreciate life.

Yes, I will be a wonderful mother.-ANON

 

[Sandy83]

Great news Mells, 11 eggs its amazing can't wait to see your fert report tomorrow

Wow, L4 that was lovely to read xx