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

[Boofle]

I don't know what to do?!?!?!? They said they are happy to do the transfer because my body has made the endometrium itself. I asked if they could give me anything to shed the lining - she said I could have progesterone tablets next cycle and then transfer the cycle after by which point it may be thick again - what shall I do

 

[Sandy83]

This is going to be a very hard decision for you to make. I would do some research and look to see if any other ladies have had the same issues and got a BFP (that's what i did anyway) with it being non medicated this could be how your body reacts on a natural cycle. I've found that every clinic has different lining goals some want between 7mm and 13mm some want 9mm to 18mm and so on. I think these are just set figures which clinics use as reference. xx

 

[alicatt]

I don't know what to do?!?!?!? They said they are happy to do the transfer because my body has made the endometrium itself. I asked if they could give me anything to shed the lining - she said I could have progesterone tablets next cycle and then transfer the cycle after by which point it may be thick again - what shall I do

How many frozen embryos do you have? If you have 4-6 you might want to try this cycle, and then if it doesn't work then you can re-think the lining issue and try again with the other embryos another cycle?

I have a thicker lining, and we are doing a trial FET this cycle and they are going to do an endometrial biopsy right around the time they would normally transfer to see if there is anything wrong with my lining. They are actually doing 2 biopsies a few days apart, and then they are sending the samples to the lab in Spain who is world renowned about looking at linings and determining the optimal implantation window. So you might ask about this? The Spain website is: https://www.ivi.es/en/ This is more common in Europe and South America, apparently I'm going to be the first patient in North America to be tested (at least with the Spanish team). I did hear of another team in the NE, maybe NYU? That does biopsies on women that have thick/thin linings to determine if there are issues. I have also heard just by doing the biopsy itself, the scarring can improve implantation? IDK. It is something worth asking about

you have some tough decisions to make.. I'm sure whatever you decide will be the best for you and your DH!

 

[everhopeful]

Boofle - I'm so sorry that you are stuck in limbo so to speak, I know my clinic uses clomid with patients who have thicker lining. They also use injections ( sorry don't know name- maybe just progesterone) to help. I suffer from thin lining which according to my accu lady could be from drinking too much water - I drink a lot of it!! Not sure if water is your thing but it is supposed to thin blood.

My clinic suggest 7- 18 for lining but they say 9-16 is the absolute best they could hope for. With that said, people do get pregnant outside those variables. You know your body the best so do what feels right to you!!

Xx

 

[L4hope]

Everhopeful that's interesting, how much is too much water? I drink about 8-10 glasses a day.

Boofle, I'm sorry you are in such a predicament. Making these decisions is never easy. You will decide what you and dh feel is the best for you. Like Ali said, if you have several frozen embryos it might be worth it to go ahead and give it a shot.

 

[Phantom710]

Hi Ladies

I thought i would share my IVF experience with you all. In september 2012 I had a failed IVF cycle ( Chemical Pregnancy ) i started to cramp and bleed the day before my test which did come back positive.
In jan 2013 I started my FET which happened on the 25th Jan, I have recently just found out that I am 4 weeks pregnant. I am on 2x progesterone passeries and 3x progynova tablets. I am expirencing cramping but no bleeding which my clinic are not concerned about. The only thing that has baffled me is the digital clear blue test went from pregnant 1-2 yesterday to pregnant 2-3 today??? anyone got any ideas

Thanks xxx
baby dust to all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I'm calling twins

Well I managed to get a scan this morning and its not good. My lining is 22.5 the doctor has said she will see me after her clinic so I'm just waiting now for her to say to me we need to cancel this cycle

I don't know what to do?!?!?!? They said they are happy to do the transfer because my body has made the endometrium itself. I asked if they could give me anything to shed the lining - she said I could have progesterone tablets next cycle and then transfer the cycle after by which point it may be thick again - what shall I do

Boofle--- I have never heard that lining can be too thick? My RE says the fluffier the better. Last transfer I was only 9mm and only one stuck and didn't make it.

This time I was 16mm and so far so good.

A few surro friends have been 18-19mm and also were good.

I know 22 is bigger than that... but... I would think it would be okay.

 

[Boofle]

Thanks everyone. I only have one left so that is why this decision is so hard I can't find any info about positive stories with a lining so thick

 

[everhopeful]

I drink about 10 glasses of water and quite a bit of apple or orange juice with no tea or coffee as I don't like it. She has suggested I cut down on the water and keep drinking the juice. Again, it might be rubbish but I'm giving it a try as I'm using my feb cycle as a trial!!

 

[greyhoundmom]

Hi All,

So I've been doing HPT's since Sunday, which was one week after my transfer, and still nothing. I'm losing hope for this cycle.

My blood test is Thursday. I'm doing it at the lab to avoid a copay so I'll have the actual results on Friday. I'm sure I'll keep doing HPT's till then, but I'm not feeling good about it.

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Ali - Welcome back! I recently "rejoined" back in here as well and remember seeing you around last summer.

Ann - Congrats! So exciting!

Bluebell/BabyD - How were your fert results? (unless I missed them - I just read through the last several pages quickly, I haven't been on here for a few days)

First - My RE said that the Lupron suppresses ovulation, and also gives a little boost to the follicles.

Boofle - so sorry, these decisions are so hard.

 

[annmc30]

Grey I didnt get my bfp til 2days b4 my otd fx for u x

 

[BabyD225]

Greyhound... wish I had better news...

So I'm feeling down now... just got my fertilization report...

12 eggs retrieved..
only 8 were mature
only 5 fertilized with ICSI...

my numbers are dwindling fast... i hope these 5 last... any encouraging words would be appreciated at this point... feel like I could cry

 

[Boofle]

Ah baby my numbers dwindled too but it was expected. One of the nurses told me they expect them to halve each time. I had 13 eggs 9 fertilised 6 made it to day 3 and 3 made it to day 5. I was told this was really good. It only takes one hun

Grey keeping everything crossed for you

 

[Em260]

Greyhound... wish I had better news...

So I'm feeling down now... just got my fertilization report...

12 eggs retrieved..
only 8 were mature
only 5 fertilized with ICSI...

my numbers are dwindling fast... i hope these 5 last... any encouraging words would be appreciated at this point... feel like I could cry

BabyD - don't despair yet This sounds exactly like my first cycle. I had 8 eggs retrieved, 5 embryos, and then 3 that made it to day 5 blasts. I know it's hard not to be disappointed but you are still very much in the game. Take a look at the thread List IVF Successes and you will see BFPs from every possible combination of numbers all the way down to only 1 or 2 eggs retrieved.

 

[alicatt]

Don't stress, it is normal for that to happen.

My last cycle I had 17 eggs, 15 mature, 11 fertilize, 4 were great on day 5 and another 2 made it to freeze on day 6. My first cycle was way worse. Between the 2 I really changed my diet, and took a bunch of supplements to improve my numbers. Still I had 2 beautiful blasts from my first cycle to implant. So don't fret yet!

 

[greyhoundmom]

Greyhound... wish I had better news...

So I'm feeling down now... just got my fertilization report...

12 eggs retrieved..
only 8 were mature
only 5 fertilized with ICSI...

my numbers are dwindling fast... i hope these 5 last... any encouraging words would be appreciated at this point... feel like I could cry

I totally understand how you are feeling. When they called me this last time and told me that only 4 of 11 were fertilized, they could sense my disappointment, but then they quickly noted...it's quality and not quantity. It only takes one, stay positive!!!

 

[Em260]

Boofle - I'm so sorry you are going through this I hate all the twists and turns on this journey. Do you have more cycles funded? If yes then I would be inclined to transfer. If not not since you only have one embryo I think I would wait and try again next month. That way you could see if it's your lining's natural tendency to be this thick or maybe try something like clomid to thin your lining. I know how hard it is to wait but you really want to give your little embryo the best chance. I'm sorry you are faced with this decision

 

[Sandy83]

Baby don't despair I collected 14 eggs, 11 matured and 8 fertilised and 3 5 day blastocyst in the end. Your report seems normal to me. Xx

 

[BabyD225]

Greyhound... wish I had better news...

So I'm feeling down now... just got my fertilization report...

12 eggs retrieved..
only 8 were mature
only 5 fertilized with ICSI...

my numbers are dwindling fast... i hope these 5 last... any encouraging words would be appreciated at this point... feel like I could cry

BabyD - don't despair yet This sounds exactly like my first cycle. I had 8 eggs retrieved, 5 embryos, and then 3 that made it to day 5 blasts. I know it's hard not to be disappointed but you are still very much in the game. Take a look at the thread List IVF Successes and you will see BFPs from every possible combination of numbers all the way down to only 1 or 2 eggs retrieved.

Thanks Em, Sandy and Boofle.. tomorrow will tell more I guess.. what a stressful process!!

 

[Bluebell bun]

Baby D, don't worry. I'm much the same as you too and I'm actually pleased as it's much better than last time! I had 10 retrieved, 9 mature and 6 fertilised. I think 5 is a good number

 

[BabyD225]

Baby D, don't worry. I'm much the same as you too and I'm actually pleased as it's much better than last time! I had 10 retrieved, 9 mature and 6 fertilised. I think 5 is a good number

Bluebell- where are you at in your cycle? waiting for transfer?