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

[Boofle]

Ali I feel like that at the moment and I'm not taking anything hope you feel better soon
Ann have a fab time I'm so jealous
What a busy week we've got ladies only two more sleeps for me

 

[Turkey16]

A friend (Alicatt) from another thread recommended you guys to me. Hoping to be doing an IVF cycle in March. My nurse's consult is tomorrow. I'm excited, but as nervous as could be!!! Any words of wisdom about the whole process in general?? I'm really hoping the anticipation is worse than the actual procedure. I'm a 40 yr. old working mom of a three year old with a tendency to stress out....is there hope for me???

 

[alicatt]

A friend (Alicatt) from another thread recommended you guys to me. Hoping to be doing an IVF cycle in March. My nurse's consult is tomorrow. I'm excited, but as nervous as could be!!! Any words of wisdom about the whole process in general?? I'm really hoping the anticipation is worse than the actual procedure. I'm a 40 yr. old working mom of a three year old with a tendency to stress out....is there hope for me???

Welcome Turkey! These ladies are great! I tend to stress out too, but found that acupuncture kept me sane, plus it is supposed to aid in IVF so if you haven't looked into it you might want to see if there is one affiliated with your clinic or of one nearby.

 

[Turkey16]

Thanks again for everything Alicatt!! I know ZERO about accupuncture. How often would I need to go? Is it expensive?? One of the things I'm stressing about is all the appointments I'm anticipating I'll have...it's hard to imagine adding another one to the list voluntarily!!! Any idea what sort of things'll go at this consult tomorrow?? My RE said "consent forms and info"...that doesn't seem like 2 hours worth...

 

[alicatt]

Thanks again for everything Alicatt!! I know ZERO about accupuncture. How often would I need to go? Is it expensive?? One of the things I'm stressing about is all the appointments I'm anticipating I'll have...it's hard to imagine adding another one to the list voluntarily!!! Any idea what sort of things'll go at this consult tomorrow?? My RE said "consent forms and info"...that doesn't seem like 2 hours worth...

well there are lots of things to discuss at your appointment.. you'll get information about your cycle, the meds you need, information about the egg retrieval and transfer. Plus there are plenty of forms to deal with what to do with the embryos.

Acupuncture is not cheap. I had 1/2 hour sessions with each of the ultrasound checks in my FS office, so it really wasn't too bad. I was also able to have most of my ultrasounds and acupuncture at 8:30 am so I could still make it to the office by 9:30, then just worked a little later on those days.
My advice, make a list of all your questions then make sure to ask them all tomorrow!

 

[Turkey16]

That's really good advice...I'll write up a list now. My prob work-wise is I'm a teacher, so I can't be late...ya know?? I can take a half-day, but I can't do it all that often without people wondering what the heck is up!!! I did tell my boss what was going on though, so if I need to take the time, I'm just gonna take it, without worrying about what everyone else thinks.

What's the latest with you??

 

[alicatt]

That's really good advice...I'll write up a list now. My prob work-wise is I'm a teacher, so I can't be late...ya know?? I can take a half-day, but I can't do it all that often without people wondering what the heck is up!!! I did tell my boss what was going on though, so if I need to take the time, I'm just gonna take it, without worrying about what everyone else thinks.

What's the latest with you??

Maybe they can schedule your appointments after school? I guess you just need to see what their office hours are and what works best for you!

AFM - just waiting on AF to appear so I can start my FET trial cycle. We're doing a uterine biopsy this cycle that should hopefully shed some light on my implantation issues. Then next month I hope is the real deal!

 

[Phantom710]

Hey guys Thanks for all the congrats. the parents were video-calling with me at the u/s so they saw everything. Very cool.

They are super excited for twins.


Yay finally have more people PUPO, this is a lucky thread, we're all gonna do it

 

[alicatt]

One more thing Turkey.. ask your FS about using supplements, CoQ10, Royal Jelly, Maca Root, and if there are any your DH should be taking.

 

[Boofle]

Welcome turkey
Ali who takes maca root? I've got my oh on that one!!
Phantom how cool that must of been and very emotional
Someone is having transfer today - who is it? Sorry I can't remember

 

[Sandy83]

Morning Ladies

Looks like this thread has been busy over the weekend!

Never got a chance to read through it but will do that now and catch up.

Boofle, I think it's Edamame that has ET today, only 4 more sleep for me we are getting so close!!!! yay

Edamame, Hope I've got it right and it is you who has ET today, Good luck if it is.

will catch up now. xx

 

[Sandy83]

Sorry ladies haven't had time to read everyone's post but think I've got an idea of what has been going on. Here it goes:

Ash, Welcome back Glad to see you are back on the TTC wagon and starting your FET cycle

Em, Yay for getting started

Blue & L4, Woo Hoo PUPO

Phantom, Amazing news on the twins you and the parents must be on

Mells, Glad you are getting started Woo Hoo

Cali, Hope you had a good time away, Yay for getting date

Welcome Turkey This is an amazing thread so many lovely ladies on here with great advice and support. I'm sure you will fit in well

Ali & Ever, hope you are doing well and good luck for trial cycle this month ready for next months official cycle!

Wannabee, Can't wait to see your results of your scan

Mo, Glad you are ovulating and only 33 days to go Woo Hoo!

Boofle & Edamame i know I've posted a personal on thread before but didnt want to miss you out of this big post

I hope I got everyone i'm really sorry if I've missed anyone out sending lots of to everyone at whatever stage you are at.

Well big week for this thread lots of Transfers and scan's etc happening look forward to hearing about everyone moving on to another stage of their cycles. xx

 

[L4hope]

Sandy you're so thorough!! Only a few more sleeps to go!

Good luck today Edamame!

Welcome Turkey!

 

[Sandy83]

Thanks L4, think I just know how much it means to me when one of you ladies send a post supporting me that I want everyone else to have the same. How are you doing i know it's early but have you started to symptom spot yet? Whenis your OTD and will you test early? xx

 

[ashknowsbest]

Sandy - not FET unfortunately. Last IVF we only got 2 transferrable embryos out of 25! How lame?! But thanks for the invite

 

[L4hope]

Very true Sandy! It is always nice to get a personal note of support. It can be hard to keep up on this active thread and you do a great job keeping up.

I'm doing ok, back to work today and trying to keep my mind off of this darn wait. Trying not to think of symptoms and it's prob a bit early now anyways. I've tortured myself with testing early, so im thinking I won't or maybe just the day before. I always play that one by ear

 

[alicatt]

Welcome turkey
Ali who takes maca root? I've got my oh on that one!!
Phantom how cool that must of been and very emotional
Someone is having transfer today - who is it? Sorry I can't remember

You have your OH on it? HMMM... The literature I read said it was for females! It helps balance female hormones. It is a S. American root that has been used for ages to improve/aid in reproduction. Maybe it is used for men too?

My regimine was this:

Maca Root
Royal Jelly
CoQ10
Acupuncture
Long Lupron Protocol
Gluten Free diet (also no processed foods)
No drinking, no caffiene, no smoking
Different sperm donor

With the above changes, I went from getting 2 AA embryos to getting 6 AA embryos. I am not sure which of the above things helped, but the combination of it all made for a much better cycle. Unfortunately I still didn't get pregnant, but my FS thinks that I have implantation issues, as well as NK cells, so we're taking February to test my implantation window, then hopefully we'll do a FET in March using the implantation results, and IVIg to combat the NK cells. We may add in some other medicine, that is TBD. The good news is we still have 4 beautiful

 

[Sandy83]

Sorry Ash, Well i hope this cycle goes well for you Fx'd

L4, I'm definitely not a one to test early think i'm scared too and just want to wait for the official result. Definitely best to try and keep your mind off it by keeping busy. I'm hoping the time will fly for you xx

 

[alicatt]

Sandy - not FET unfortunately. Last IVF we only got 2 transferrable embryos out of 25! How lame?! But thanks for the invite

Ash.. you may remember me from the last IVF thread. You might want to look at the things I did differently that time, as I greatly improved my embryo quality from 2 to 6. I know it only takes 1, but having those 4 certainly helps! Now I can do 2 FETs. Unfortunately that will be the end of the road for me. I cannot put my body through a 3rd IVF. Still, there are definitely things you, your DH, and your FS can do to improve your quality. So next time you are talking with your FS, see what they recommend?

 

[Edamame]

Thanks everyone! Going in at noon, transfer at 1pm! I really feel like it is going to work this time! I don't know if I've mentioned this on this thread, but I have a twin sister who went to the same clinic, and she had her second FET baby just before Christmas. She's coming along this morning to show him off to the staff, and it just gives me so much hope!