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

[Sandy83]

Thanks ttc, just quick question might just be me being stupid but I should be ok since I'm doing FET and don't need to ovulate trying to do the opposite? xx

 

[Bluebell bun]

Hey ladies, had ER today and just got a phone call to say 9 out of my 10 eggs were able to be injected. Apparently one not looking 'happy' but the others seem ok so far. Fingers crossed for tomorrow to see how many fertilise. Feel a bit happier that our numbers are looking better than last time round where we only got 4 mature eggs

 

[alicatt]

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

Sandy -

I used my heating pad at night for about 1/2 an hour to increase blood flow and get my lining thick. So you might want to try that or the hot water bottle. Also my other FS recommended red raspberry leaf tea to me to help thicken my lining, but as cautioned before, to not use it after ovulation.

So what is this about having 'O' and implantation? When are you supposed to have those 'O's? Before ovulation, or before transfer? Inquiring minds want to know!

 

[alicatt]

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!!!

I think Lupron suppresses your system and is overlapped with BCP's and I used it during my fresh cycle, as it was supposed to help prime my FSH/LH to make lots of follicles. So I have no idea why someone would use it during a FET. Maybe it does more than that? I hated it, it gave me hives and I just felt horrible on it too. So count your blessings you don't have to take it

31 days.. it will be here before you know it!

 

[annmc30]

Aww sandy sorry to hear that I was the other way b4 my linning did thin enough


Afm Im officially 4wks pregnant results 153 have my scan 25th Feb at 11am

 

[alicatt]

Congrats Ann!!!! That is fantastic news!

 

[L4hope]

That's awesome Ann, congrats!!

 

[Phantom710]

great number Ann!! Looks like you got a healthy baby in there.

My FET protocol was/is pretty rediculous.

I had 21 days of bcp
After they ended I started Estrogen Shots and Tablets. 2 tablets a day, and .2cc injection every 3 days.
6 days before transfer I started progesterone.
3 vag rockets a day and 1cc of progesterone a day.
I have needled on top of needles. My bum is a lumpy mess.
I am on it for at least another 4 weeks, if not another 6 :S (RE does 10-12 weeks).

afm-- U/S is Friday morning. So excited. I want it to be here already.
I had a dream that they both split and I ended up carrying quads. OMG. I'd die.

I also have tentative u/s appointments scheduled once a week for the next 6 weeks. depending on how baby is growing I may get to cancel some of them.

 

[ttcbaby117]

Sandy - Hmmm that is a good question. I would think it would be ok up until you have the transfer as it is to help th elining. Also maybe you can try the casor oil packs with the heating pad to help with the circulation as Ali suggested. Here is a link...

https://natural-fertility-info.com/castor-oil-therapy

I just used an old white tshirt instead of the flannel and it really felt good. After I had it on for about an hour I used the oil and did a abdomincal massage to help with more ciruclation. I dont know if any of this would help but I dont see that it would hurt.

 

[Em260]

Sandy - ugh sorry you're going through this. I've read that heating pads/hot water bottles help. Didn't know about the "O" but it seems like anything that would improve blood flow to the area is a good idea Fx these extra days will mean lots of growth!!

 

[Em260]

Ann - congrats!! That is a nice strong number!!

Bluebell - great news yay!! Fx for your fert report tomorrow!

 

[LotusBlossom]

Congrats, Ann! Yay!

Bluebell- Yay for a good ER! Fingers crossed for a good fert report tomorrow!

Phantom- I can't wait to hear how your u/s goes on Fri!

AFM- I'm just waiting for FET. I'm still on 15 units of Lupron and started 1 mg of estrace/day as well. 16 days to go! I'm distracted by a cold/sinus infection and our big move, so I'm not obsessing over the cycle like I did last time.

 

[alicatt]

great number Ann!! Looks like you got a healthy baby in there.

My FET protocol was/is pretty rediculous.

I had 21 days of bcp
After they ended I started Estrogen Shots and Tablets. 2 tablets a day, and .2cc injection every 3 days.
6 days before transfer I started progesterone.
3 vag rockets a day and 1cc of progesterone a day.
I have needled on top of needles. My bum is a lumpy mess.
I am on it for at least another 4 weeks, if not another 6 :S (RE does 10-12 weeks).

afm-- U/S is Friday morning. So excited. I want it to be here already.
I had a dream that they both split and I ended up carrying quads. OMG. I'd die.

I also have tentative u/s appointments scheduled once a week for the next 6 weeks. depending on how baby is growing I may get to cancel some of them.

Can't wait to hear about your US too! Best of luck!

 

[Sandy83]

Thanks for the advice ladies already drinking pomegranate juice, just about to put my heat pad on. Going out to get red raspberry leaf tea tomorrow and going to DTD tonight. I'm thinking if I do a number of things to increase the lining then something has to work fx'd.

For everyone who is wondering apparently having a "O" everyday after transfer for the 2 ww it can help to implant the little embryo better it is definitely worth a try xx

 

[Boofle]

Sandy I remember reading somewhere that having an 'O' can cause the embryo to not implant - can't remember exactly.

Ann great news hun

 

[alicatt]

Sandy I remember reading somewhere that having an 'O' can cause the embryo to not implant - can't remember exactly.

Ann great news hun

Yep.. I am fairly sure my FS said no for 2 weeks after ER. So that would have encompassed my entire 2WW. I think it as due to the fact that my female parts needed to heal after the ER. So maybe it isn't the case for an ET? That would be something to discuss with your FS.

 

[L4hope]

I'm pretty sure I get the no dtd or Oing orders for FET too except it's just 4-5 days after transfer.

 

[BabyD225]

Hey All!! Sorry I haven't written sooner- I've been resting.

Bluebell- were on the same schedule!

I had my ER today- they got 12 eggs- more than they thought. Let's hope tomorrows fertilization report is great!! Out of curiosity I asked what my amh was and they said 0.86.. That's so low! What does that mean? Let's hope my eggs are good!

So I'm feeling sore and bloated in my abdomen. I honestly feel pain like I have bad gas bubbles.. I've been taking tylenol every 4 hrs as told, hope I'm ok tomorrow for work. Thank god I can sit at mydesk all day. Tonight I was told to take the medrol and doxycycline.. Now its waiting time.

 

[MoBaby]

Hi everyone; I have my follow-up tomorrow! I hope I get some encouraging news... I was going to try to push FET this cycle since tomorrow I will be cycle day 9 BUT since I started AF on Jan 27th, it has not stopped (so 8.5 days now) and I don't think it would be a good environment now to implant babies in a couple weeks. I will talk to my doctor to see what he thinks... I am also a little concerned about the AF..sorry this is TMI, but the flow is very weird and its dark blood and thick (like thin jelly or mucous consistency) and usually dark brown and then its light brown then red and dark red and clots, light then heavy, medium, then heavy... Its erratic! I dont know what is going on down there.

BabyD: 12 eggs is great!! FX for good fert report! AMH of 0.86 means slightly diminished ovarian reserve or something I think. There are multiple ways of reporting it and my clinic uses the same scale I think and I was a 2.1. They like to see anything over 1 to be considered normal ovarian reserve or something. Its confusing!

 

[LotusBlossom]

Thanks for the advice ladies already drinking pomegranate juice, just about to put my heat pad on. Going out to get red raspberry leaf tea tomorrow and going to DTD tonight. I'm thinking if I do a number of things to increase the lining then something has to work fx'd.

For everyone who is wondering apparently having a "O" everyday after transfer for the 2 ww it can help to implant the little embryo better it is definitely worth a try xx

Wait! Having an "o" is bad after transfer! Be careful! This can cause an ectopic pregnancy as the contractions of the uterus can cause the embryo to be pulled into the tubes. Maybe before the transfer an "o" would help thicken the lining by bringing blood to the area, but it's not a good idea to do so after transfer. Ask your Dr.