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

[cali_kt]

Hi Everyone,
Just a quick update from me. We got my FET scheduled for March 5!! Glad to have my date now. Will be back later for personals!

 

[FirstTry]

Hi Everyone,
Just a quick update from me. We got my FET scheduled for March 5!! Glad to have my date now. Will be back later for personals!

Yay, TWW buddy!!! I'm March 6! Counting every day...34 to go (33 for you)

 

[greyhoundmom]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome back!

L4hope - Thanks for the info on the bloodwork. Yep, we transferred 4 3 day embryos (at different cell stages, I think we had one 8, one 7 and two 6's). My RE recommended four due to my age (39), egg quality and past IVF/IUI failures. We are hoping for the best!

My insurance is Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL - Platinum Plan. I had BCBS last year too, but it was a different plan and had a dollar max which I blew through with one cycle of IVF. This year, my work offered several different "levels" of coverage (bronze, silver, gold, platinum) via different carriers and this one, while expensive compared to the lower levels, offered the best coverage for infertility benefits. My out of pocket cost for this plan is quite reasonable considering the coverage, and I've had a really good experience with BCBS's customer service over the past year.

Thanks for the welcome back and good luck to everyone!

 

[Phantom710]

ooo greyhound, when are you gonna start testing???!!!

edit-- totally read your name as groundhog. lmao

 

[greyhoundmom]

ooo greyhound, when are you gonna start testing???!!!

edit-- totally read your name as groundhog. lmao

LOL! It IS almost Groundhog Day!

Testing...I was super tempted to start this morning, and go every other day, but I'm sure it's way too soon. I have a bunch of the little strip tests so it's not a big waste at all. When do people typically see results?

I don't have any feelings, other than a little cramping here and there and being really tired from the progesterone (which my RE says are both very normal). I'm a week away from my official blood test, it's scheduled for 2/7. But I will definitely cheat before then.

 

[Boofle]

Hi greyhound I didn't realise you had had your transfer - not long to wait till your otd not sure about the strips and when you can start using them maybe some of the other ladies know.

First glad u have a date let the countdown begin

 

[Mells54]

Welcome Greyhound!

Em, you better stick around...

 

[L4hope]

Definitely stick around Em!

Grey, not exactly sure for a 3day. But, I know women start testing and seeing feint positives as early as 5days post 5day transfer. So I would assume you just add a couple days to that. Then on top of that it's purely personal preference/ POAS addiction. Some test every day after transfer to first test out the trigger shot and then wait to see the line come back. You'll have to let us know when or if you test!

Cali, yay fog getting your schedule! Wong be long now, plus you'll keep busy with the move.

 

[Bluebell bun]

Hey ladies, having a bit of a 'blip' today. Went for scan and bloods today (day 10 of stims). Have plenty follicles but only three are larger than 16mm which is where the nurse said they should be by now. I have a bunch between 10-12 and some that are less than 9mm. My estrogen level is 11000. I have a high AMH so at risk of OHSS. They are going to do retrieval on mon and I've to trigger on sat night. Do you think any of the mid size ones stand a chance of being mature by mon? Freaking out today as we only got 6 eggs last time, of which only 4 were mature and had so hoped for a better result.

 

[Edamame]

Bluebell I bet there is a good chance the mid size ones will keep growing- you still have two and half days! At my last scan before ER, they saw about 18, but on ER day, there were 22. So hopefully they'll find some extras!

Cali- yay! The time is going to fly by!

AFM- my scan was so-so. No activity in my ovaries which was a relief- I was worried I'd ovulate on my own and throw everything off, so very glad the lupron is working. My lining was not bad, but not good either. A little over 9mm, but the triple pattern they want to see was weak. Waiting for my blood test results to hear how to modify my delestrogen dose. They're having me come in for another scan on Tuesday to see how it looks. The doc was pretty sure everything would be fine, but they just want to make sure. Gaaah.

 

[Phantom710]

ooo greyhound, when are you gonna start testing???!!!

edit-- totally read your name as groundhog. lmao

LOL! It IS almost Groundhog Day!

Testing...I was super tempted to start this morning, and go every other day, but I'm sure it's way too soon. I have a bunch of the little strip tests so it's not a big waste at all. When do people typically see results?

I don't have any feelings, other than a little cramping here and there and being really tired from the progesterone (which my RE says are both very normal). I'm a week away from my official blood test, it's scheduled for 2/7. But I will definitely cheat before then.

The surros I know who have done ivf with 3dt seem to get positive around 7-8 days past transfer. Basically when the numbers add up to 10.

 

[greyhoundmom]

Bluebell - Congrats on getting a retrieval day! It's a relieve to know you are moving to the next step, isn't it? And remember - it only takes one good egg (although I totally know how you feel about wanting more)!

Phantom - Thanks for the info, that's a good rule of thumb, I think I may start on Sunday, which will be 7 days post (3 day) transfer, and then go from there.

 

[WannabeeMum]

Well seems like quite a few of us will be transferring in the next couple of weeks:

BabyD – 4th Feb (TBC)
Sandy (me) - 6th or 8th Feb
L4hope - 8th Feb
Edamame - 11th Feb
Boofle - 11th Feb (TBC)

Any I missing anyone out?

Hoping to continue with our good luck on the front. 2 out of 2 so far. On that note Wannabe and Phantom how are you coming along with your when are scan dates etc? xx

I'm so excited for everyone! I've been a bit quiet lately, but have been reading and staying up to date on everyone's progress. This thread is going to get even busier in the next few weeks, and hopefully soon after we'll have lots of happy results!!!

 

[WannabeeMum]

Well seems like quite a few of us will be transferring in the next couple of weeks:

BabyD – 4th Feb (TBC)
Sandy (me) - 6th or 8th Feb
L4hope - 8th Feb
Edamame - 11th Feb
Boofle - 11th Feb (TBC)

Any I missing anyone out?

Hoping to continue with our good luck on the front. 2 out of 2 so far. On that note Wannabe and Phantom how are you coming along with your when are scan dates etc? xx

Thanks for checking in...

My first beta was 178 on 11dp5dt. My second beta was 2300 on 17dp5dt. I have my scan at 8 weeks (due to my work travel schedule and my FS only working 2 days/week) on Feb 12. Until then I continue to be nervous with every symptom that comes and goes. I just want to see that little heartbeat...

 

[WannabeeMum]

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.

Em - what a great turn of events! Made greater by the fact that your insurance covers it! That's fantastic! DH and I went straight to IVF due to our age and DH's extremely low morphology. I have a friend who recently did IUI with injections and it worked the first time, so you never know. Fx'd for you!!! So exciting!!!

 

[WannabeeMum]

Bluebell - Congrats on getting a retrieval day! It's a relieve to know you are moving to the next step, isn't it? And remember - it only takes one good egg (although I totally know how you feel about wanting more)!

Phantom - Thanks for the info, that's a good rule of thumb, I think I may start on Sunday, which will be 7 days post (3 day) transfer, and then go from there.

Bluebell - it's quality and not quantity. I had 16 follies, got 15 eggs, but only 4 fertilized and I only had 1 to transfer. My FS says 8-10 is good, and I'm sure you will have that by your retrieval day. Think positive thoughts! I also did acupunture which I think helped - not with the follies but with my mental health and also with the process. I heard it can increase pregnancy rates (and have friends who swear by it as the only change in their IVF journey that finally gave them a ) so I did a few sessions leading up to my retrieval and twice on the day of transfer (before and after). Just a thought if you're worried.

Greyhound - I got my BFP on Day 11. Good luck!!!

 

[Edamame]

So happy to hear things are progressing nicely Wannabe! Looking forward to hearing how your first scan goes!

Greyhound- can't wait to hear how poas goes! Really hope this is a lucky thread for all of us!

 

[WannabeeMum]

So happy to hear things are progressing nicely Wannabe! Looking forward to hearing how your first scan goes!

Greyhound- can't wait to hear how poas goes! Really hope this is a lucky thread for all of us!

Good luck to you too with your transfer on the 11th! The countdown must be on??!!

 

[FirstTry]

Wannabe: so nice to hear from you. Nice betas! I'm glad to see that everything is going well!

 

[Sandy83]

Morning Ladies

Cali, great news on getting a date woo hoo

Wannabee, so good to hear from you. Wow the 2nd beta number is great looks like that little embie is strong. Look forward to your scan update

AFM - Scan went well, could have went better but happy with the results. Lining is thickening but they would like to have it thicker. So going to 4 oestradiol tablets a day and back on Monday for a scan but confident ET will be on Friday 8th as they are seeing the 3 layers growing nicely and it isnt far off the recommended thickness woo hoo! L4 we are definitely transfer buddies now same day and are you transferring 2? xx