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

[Em260]

Hey all spoke to re today.. Got a cycle plan...

Unfortunately the miscarriage was unexplained. Completely normal female fetus. He didn't tell me female but he told me they couldn't 100% it wasn't maternal containment so that means it was xx or else they would have reported xy....

Anyways all my testing has been normal and all dh testing is normal and all the miscarriage blood testing for me is normal.... So we really have no explanation except hormonal and possible decreased blood flow to uterus. SO ....

Plan is a natural fet so my body does all the work and no artificial hormones except progesterone in the luteal phase with Crinone. He is also doing baby aspirin (don't know if it will help) and also do a through ultrasound of my abnormal shaped uterus to make sure the blood supply is okay. Re is sure its fine. Only bad thing about natural fet is no early testing because I'll take 3 Hcg shots!! That sucks! Lol... Anyways next af due feb 24 with o around march 8/9/10 so fet transfer around march 15 at latest I think.

Sounds like you've got a good plan in place. I know you wanted to start this cycle but it's good that he's going to do an extra test before you begin. That does suck in a way not to be able to early test but on the other hand you won't drive yourself crazy POAS either

 

[L4hope]

Mells hope you have a good appt tomorrow!

 

[alicatt]

Mells - sometimes having setbacks is a good thing, as it means your FS is going to get it right! Course the waiting is horrible. I've had 2 failed IVF's and I wish I had something officially wrong so they could fix it to make it work. I am hoping that we have done so, but you just never know. Good luck tomorrow!

Mo - Sorry to hear about your unexplained MC, I have heard that a lot of women have success with FET. So I hope this works for you!

 

[FirstTry]

Man, so many of us are having issues getting to ET. I'm hoping thick and thin linings and other issues don't get in the way of your BFPs.

Mo: I got the same report, normal female DNA only, so they weren't sure whether that was just me. However, the doctor didn't indicate that it meant I might have a hormonal problem or problem with my uterus. Maybe he was just trying to protect me.

TMI alert: I had my mock transfer today, sort of. My uterus was not having that fluid being shoved up it! 3 vials of fluid and 2 catheters later and the doctor gave up! The first time, a little bit of fluid made it in, but the other 2 times, my uterus completely clamped down on the catheter and the fluid was pushed out of me. Anyone else have this happen?

The doctor said that they could see enough the first time that it didn't seem I have any abnormalities and they will likely let me do the transfer, but the final verdict is not in yet.

 

[MoBaby]

First I've had 3 or 4 of those things all went well. But I perform HSGs at work and sometimes I do have women who's uterus isn't partaking in the contrast injection and the catheter keeps coming out, etc. I eventually end up getting it done but it's frustrating!

 

[Mells54]

Thanks ladies! I'm not trying to bring everyone down, I'm just really nervous about tomorrow. You all are so supportive and I want us to all have BFPs!

 

[MoBaby]

mells im sure all will be great!!

 

[Boofle]

Well I've slept on it (well not really had a shit night) and I still don't know what to do oh and I got my surge this morning
My day off today so i'll sit at home stewing about what to do. Suppose to have accupuncture but will cancel today
I think I will ring the clinic and see if I can speak to the fs.

 

[natalie1983d]

hi sandy83

Thank you!!! I only transfered 1 at day 5 blast grade 4AB, the clinic advised that there wasnt any damage at all to the embryo. I am trying not to get my hopes up ( which is very hard ) incase something goes wrong, I am still having mild cramping with no bleeding, but you hear so many horrible stories on the internet which drive you

Does anyone know if progersterone and progynova delay a miscarriage bleed if you have had one??? or am i just reading far to much into things???? LOL

Its so hard after my failed IVF last time, I am reading everything at the min

thanks Natalie
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[natalie1983d]

Congrats Natalie Im 4wks pregnant had my test yesterday I had 1 blastocyct transfered 26th Jan

congrats on your test!!!!

I tested friday but wasnt suppose to until 5th FEB to advise clinic. I had 1 blast transfer grade 4AB, are you experiencing any cramping???

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[Sandy83]

Mo, Yay! for having a plan in place not long now!

Mells, Good luck for today, you are not alone with having complications in this whole process we are all here for support at anytime.

Boofle, So sorry you have had a horrible night. Definitely ring the clinic and speak to the FS. Not sure if it helps but Me and DH have decided to go ahead with this cycle whatever the outcome of the scan is on Friday. We have decided this as on my fresh cycle my lining only got to 7mm so could be a good chance that is how my body is so i would regret cancelling this cycle to find my lining is only 7mm on the next go. I know it's not the ideal thickness but it has worked before on other ladies so why not me! Well that's my thought's anyway. Plus i do have 3 more funded cycles if all else fails i just don't think i can pass on this chance as will always have regrets. Everyone is different and you have to do what is best for you and DH and like most of the Ladies have said that in your case alot of the research says fluffier the better. Hope you get some resolution today. xx

 

[natalie1983d]

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.

Hi Phantom710

really do you think so!!!!!!

i only had 1 blast 5 day transfer, there again the impossible could always happen lol
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[Boofle]

I rang the clinic and can't speak to the fs as he's very difficult to get hold of and I can't have an appt at such short notice
So after down the phone again she said she would speak to one of the doctors and ring me back So now I'm waiting for a phone call.

 

[Sandy83]

Boofle, you are really going through it at the mo. We are here for you too vent ask questions whatever you need xx

 

[Boofle]

Ok so the nurse rang me back. She'd spoken to one of the consultants and she agrees its thick and I have two options 1) go ahead and see what happens or 2) cancel and try again next month.

So I said what about getting my lining thinner so she said she'd have to ring me back.

So she rang me back. If I cancel this month I could go for a baseline scan on my next bleed (day 2 or 3) and if the endiometrium is 10mm or more they could prescribe a drug to induce a bleed. They don't normally prescribe this to someone who has bled in the last six weeks though!!!!! (don't understand that one).
Anyway then I could request treatment the following month but I need to bear in mind the labs are closed from 22nd March until mid April so I may not get in in time If my lining is less than 10mm they won't prescribe it anyway - I'll just be in the same boat anyway.
So my ET is tentatively booked for Tuesday and I have to let them know by the end of the day what I want to do

Forgot to say the last time I had a baseline scan (it was a year ago) the endometrium was 4mm.

So I'm thinking just go for it and hope for the best. Last bleed was really heavy so hopefully this is all new fresh lining. Really good cos I've had accupuncture, drank lots of water and used my hot water bottle.
But then I think that I think I know its too thick and I'm not going to be able to have a PMA and that will have a devastating effect on the embryo. I can't stop crying as it is!!!!
FFS this is by far the most difficult decision I have ever had to make.

I have contacted the private clinic we will transfer to and asked if I could have a consultation for a second opinion. I don't hold much hope cos I'm sure this is a bizarre request but you never know.

Oh and this morning when I did the pee on a stick thingy I got an error message (never happened before) and I had to use another stick. So I'm thinking is this a sign I shouldn't do it? I'm sorry if I'm driving you mad I drive my OH mad!

 

[Sandy83]

The way i see it is you are really not happy with this clinic you have been waiting to move on for a while now but stayed due to having a frostie left. If you wait till next cycle and don't end up getting in before the lab closes you are another potential 3 months away before the next cycle. This could just be how your lining goes and might happen next time. It's a hard decision that only you and DH can make but if it was me, well it is my situation but with a thin lining i would go for it.
Worse case it doesn't work but means you can start a fresh with a new clinic and you will be more knowledgeable on how your body reacts to medication and naturally and be able to work with the clinic to come up with the best plan for you.
Best case it works and you will be pregnant and all this worry will be behind you.

Good luck with the decision making whatever decision you make will be the right one! xx

 

[Boofle]

Thanks Sandy - when I look at it like that I think its a win win situation. Obviously the best outcome would be a BFP but if not I can get away from the clinic which is a real positive too. I'm gonna need to find some courage to get through the next couple of weeks

I have found some success stories with thick linings. And I found an American forum called SIRM and the docs on there repeatably (can't spell) say no upper limit and that egg quality is much more important. So lets hope my little embie is a good un

Right I'm going to stop googling, have some brekkie and tidy this house. My Oh should be ringing me soon for an update and with all this worry I forgot to take my library books back and now I have a bloody fine

 

[Sandy83]

I think in your heart that is going to be the right decision for you. Sometimes just seeing it in black and white just confirms it.

I'll be here along side you in the 2ww feeling the same and only a day apart in Transfer and we can help each other with the PMA as well as all the ladies on this thread, we can do this 2013 is going to be our lucky year!!!!!! These issues only make us stronger.

As for the library book fine it made me laugh . I've been so forgetful these last couple of weeks as my mind is always on other things with this whole process sometimes i think I'm going xx

 

[annmc30]

Congrats Natalie Im 4wks pregnant had my test yesterday I had 1 blastocyct transfered 26th Jan

congrats on your test!!!!

I tested friday but wasnt suppose to until 5th FEB to advise clinic. I had 1 blast transfer grade 4AB, are you experiencing any cramping???

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Just a bit cramping I also get a sharp pain lower down when I sneeze lol fx hun x

 

[Anxiously]

Hi everyone, sorry I've been quiet for so long. Have been holding back my updates until I get my cyrogenetic report, which I had today. Report says no apparent chromosomal abnormalities found from both of us - PHEW! Bad news is that my uterus lining is still awfully thin - it was a miserable 7mm today and my period is due either tomorrow or day after.

So the plan is to do FET in March. Doc gave us D2-6 Femara for this cycle to try au naturel. Will be on D2-6 Femara plus aspirin for FET cycle.

Huge relief to be able to finally move forward. I'm still catching up on all your updates!