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

[Whisper82]

Awesome news Ali - praying you don't run into any more annoying delays! You are a resilient lady!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Mo - I'm feeling good, thanks for asking! I've been cramping from the darn PIO and I actually broke out today on my face ... stupid pimples! All over, and that didn't happen to me last time I was on PIO so I'm hoping maybe that's a good sign ... ? I'm really just trying to be patient, my OH and I are staying busy so thats been helpful. We are going out with some friends tonight and then Wednesday will be here before I know it I'm starting to get nervous ... I just want good news this time around!

Whisper - congrats on your twin girls! That's so amazing I'm sure it will be fun to have two girls running around the house!

Ali - thinking of you and not long until you start your trial cycle again!

 

[alicatt]

Mo - I'm feeling good, thanks for asking! I've been cramping from the darn PIO and I actually broke out today on my face ... stupid pimples! All over, and that didn't happen to me last time I was on PIO so I'm hoping maybe that's a good sign ... ? I'm really just trying to be patient, my OH and I are staying busy so thats been helpful. We are going out with some friends tonight and then Wednesday will be here before I know it I'm starting to get nervous ... I just want good news this time around!

Whisper - congrats on your twin girls! That's so amazing I'm sure it will be fun to have two girls running around the house!

Ali - thinking of you and not long until you start your trial cycle again!

Ash.. not long now! You can do it Here is hoping for a beautiful and a nice strong BETA!

I take my last provera pill tonight and then we wait for AF! I feel her arrival so hopefully she won't be late! Then we start the trial over! May 1st looks like a good day for a transfer!

 

[Edamame]

Ali, hope it goes great this time, and they get the meds right for you. I'll be doing my next FET about the same time as you!

First, it is tooooo early! Happy Anniversary!

BabyD, I'm sorry to hear about what's happening. I still hope things will turn out ok but I really just hope you have a real answer soon.

Hope everyone in the TWW is not going too crazy!

 

[FirstTry]

Edamame: I just saw that you have a date for your next FET. Awesome!

BabyD: Thanks for the anniversary wishes! We had a nice, relaxing day. I completely understand what you're going through. Several of us have been there. I found a blog called "It turns out that you can be a little bit pregnant". That statement expressed exactly how I felt, very much in limbo.

Cali & Ash: I don't think we'll be able to tell the difference between pregnancy symptoms and those related to the meds until long after our OTDs.

Whisper: thanks for stopping by. You are an inspiration

AFM, I know today was early; I'm not disheartened. And when I got the previous BFP, I got a BFN on 4dp5dt and a BFP on 5dp5dt. So, I expected a BFN today.

 

[Edamame]

Edamame: I just saw that you have a date for your next FET. Awesome!

BabyD: Thanks for the anniversary wishes! We had a nice, relaxing day. I completely understand what you're going through. Several of us have been there. I found a blog called "It turns out that you can be a little bit pregnant". That statement expressed exactly how I felt, very much in limbo.

Cali & Ash: I don't think we'll be able to tell the difference between pregnancy symptoms and those related to the meds until long after our OTDs.

Whisper: thanks for stopping by. You are an inspiration

AFM, I know today was early; I'm not disheartened. And when I got the previous BFP, I got a BFN on 4dp5dt and a BFP on 5dp5dt. So, I expected a BFN today.

Yes, had my WTF on Monday, and got my calendar yesterday. The doctor was sorry that he really had no answer for the question of why it didn't work, because all the tests and levels were great. But he really wants me to try and relax and reduce stress this time, have acupuncture, read "Conquering Infertility," and talk to a counselor. He also wants me to have an endometrial scratch in a couple of weeks, and to take a different steroid. I'm glad to get going again! I started a yoga class this week. Third time's the charm!!

Have any of you done acupuncture? What did you think? I'm pretty nervous about the needles but everyone is telling me they are tiny and don't hurt.

 

[MoBaby]

I did acupunture.....Its relaxing. Doesnt really hurt (a couple of times pinch). I dont know how to describe it because its more weird feelings than anything..I think I will do it for the next transfer as well just because. If its not helping it cant hurt, right?? And I dont want to question anything

My RE wanted me to see a counseler and I responded with I didn't need to talk to some random person about my issues. I dont think he appreciated that. BUT unless the counseler has been through IVF several times had multiple miscarriages and can relate to me 100%, I'll keep talking to my gals on this forum

Im glad you are starting soon!! Maybe we will transfer near the same time. I am keeping my fx for this BCP to be working. Be going away lining!!

 

[alicatt]

Edamame and Mo.. sounds like we'll be transferring around the sand time!! I'm thinking late April/ early May. It all depends on AF now. I think the scratch is a great idea, as is acupuncture. The needles are small and don't hurt but maybe tingle a little? The idea of acupuncture is to balance your chi. I know, sounds but it does seem to work, and at the very least you get a well needed respit from the outside world. I usually feel tired but balanced after my sessions.

 

[cali_kt]

First & Ash- Sorry about the BFN First, but I can understand why you tested....hoping for a little anniversary present! And I am also breaking out. Just started yesterday and it's yucky. Never had that before with any of the hormones except a little on bcp. Hoping this is a good sign!!

Edamame- So happy you got your date! Sounds like a good plan from your RE. Yes, I do acupuncture weekly. Started back in November. I love it!!! It is super relaxing and the needles are nothing. It is nice uninteruppted, relaxation time. I usually end up falling asleep! Definitely try it!

Mo- I feel the same way! This is the best therapy. No one can possibly understand it. I, personally, just don't want another person telling me to relax, have a glass of wine and have sex. haha.

Ali- I feel the same way about acupuncture. If nothing else, it's relaxing! Glad you, Mo & Edamame can be cycle buddies!!!

 

[valentine1]

Hi ladies, hope everyone's doing well! I agree with the accupuncture, I haven't done it this cycle but if this one doesnt work (sooo hoping it does), ill do it next time. I felt very relaxed when i did it last time and doesn't hurt at all. No reason why I didn't do it for the cycle I just thought I'd do it as is.

I had my transfer today, was worried for nothing. We have one frosty and maye more depending on how they look tomorrow. I'm going to take it easy for next few days but not over the top. My dr said to live normal life just nothing to raise body temp, no heavy lifting etc.

I did majorly panic already about an hour ago when I picked up my laptop with one arm to move it on the bed and then remembered the no heavy lifting and panicked! I'm guessing this will be my life for the next 11 days lol, panicking over every little thing!

 

[Samsfan]

Ash. So exciting Wed is around the corner. Praying for you. Cant wait until the results.

Ali. Woohoo for being done with the provera. To new beginnings!!!!!!

Valentine. Im with you. 11 days to go for my test. I cant figure out what I can do and not do. We can go for long walks, right? I dont think lifting the lap top is heavy lifting. Yesterday, I went food shopping and realized it involves all sorts of lifting. Eekkkk

As for the acupuncture, I do it and it doesnt hurt. It is so relaxing. I usually end up snoring. Yesterday right after my ET i went and snored away.


Cant believe Im pupo, but very nervous because anything can happen.

My heart goes out to my fellow friends on here who didnt get their BFP

First & Ash- Sorry about the BFN First, but I can understand why you tested....hoping for a little anniversary present! And I am also breaking out. Just started yesterday and it's yucky. Never had that before with any of the hormones except a little on bcp. Hoping this is a good sign!!

Edamame- So happy you got your date! Sounds like a good plan from your RE. Yes, I do acupuncture weekly. Started back in November. I love it!!! It is super relaxing and the needles are nothing. It is nice uninteruppted, relaxation time. I usually end up falling asleep! Definitely try it!

Mo- I feel the same way! This is the best therapy. No one can possibly understand it. I, personally, just don't want another person telling me to relax, have a glass of wine and have sex. haha.

Ali- I feel the same way about acupuncture. If nothing else, it's relaxing! Glad you, Mo & Edamame can be cycle buddies!!!

 

[Samsfan]

Btw. Has anyone taken Estrace? I just read it causes birth defects. Why would theyprescribe it? Does a substitute exist?

 

[Mells54]

I'm on estrace and they told me it is ok bc it is the same as the estrogen our body makes. I don't know, I've heard all kinds of things about (good and bad), but I think the rewards outweigh the risks otherwise they wouldn't prescribe it.

 

[ashknowsbest]

Sam - wish I could help but I've never been on estrace ... I'm sure the doctor wouldn't prescribe it though if the risk were really high for birth defects. Or I'd hope not anyways!

 

[Flowermal]

First: happy anniversary! My anniversary is on the 9th so just a couple of days apart

Hello to all your wonderful beautiful ladies.. Just dropping in to say Hi! Nothing much to update, on day 5 of my Lupron jabs

 

[BabyD225]

Sam- not sure about estrace.. curious what you find out though- i may have to do a FET soon and I heard that med spoken about. What clinic did u decide to use?

 

[LotusBlossom]

Hey girls, I am on estrace 4x a day and I think it is ok because in an IVF pregnancy, the body isn't making enough estradiol and progesterone, so we supplement those with estrace and PIO or crinone. If our bodies were already making it, I could see why it could cause a problem by being too much, but until the placenta takes over (around 9 weeks), we need the help.

 

[BabyD225]

Hey girls, I am on estrace 4x a day and I think it is ok because in an IVF pregnancy, the body isn't making enough estradiol and progesterone, so we supplement those with estrace and PIO or crinone. If our bodies were already making it, I could see why it could cause a problem by being too much, but until the placenta takes over (around 9 weeks), we need the help.

Lotus- are you told to stop the estrace at 9 weeks? I'm on crinone- but haven't been given an end date

 

[LotusBlossom]

Hey girls, I am on estrace 4x a day and I think it is ok because in an IVF pregnancy, the body isn't making enough estradiol and progesterone, so we supplement those with estrace and PIO or crinone. If our bodies were already making it, I could see why it could cause a problem by being too much, but until the placenta takes over (around 9 weeks), we need the help.

Lotus- are you told to stop the estrace at 9 weeks? I'm on crinone- but haven't been given an end date

No end date yet. I just switched Drs, so I imagine she will tell me soon. My first ultrasound is in 10 days!

 

[MoBaby]

My RE keeps for FET the estrace and PIO/endometrin going for 10-12 weeks. Lucky me I get to jab myself with the PIO possibly even further along next time because of the issues with bleeding. But he said around 8-9 weeks the placenta starts to take over.