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

[alicatt]

morning all.. I'm at the FS for my lining check.. we'll see how it goes!

 

[Sandy83]

Ever, great news not long now

Ali & turkey, hope everything goes well

Mo, sorry to hear about your nurse messing up with not telling you about scan next week it is so frustrating as we plan everything out! xx

 

[alicatt]

Mo - sorry to hear about your lining woes and saline test! I wonder what is going on in there? Why is it still so thick? I hope that you get to talk to the Dr and figure things out! If it were me I'd try to get the test rescheduled so that you aren't driving all over the place. I think sometimes they assume that we can drop everything and come running! I really hope that you get things worked out, and that you can start soon

Ever & Turkey how have your appts gone?

AFM - lining went from 2.4mm on day 3 to 6.9mm on day 6. The Dr was really happy to see my lining he said it looks way better than last time. So hopefully this is a better course of action for me With Passover next week, I don't get to have another lining check until Thursday, so hopefully it stays on course. They also lowered my dose, initially I was supposed to step up to 3 patches on Sunday and then 4 on Wednesday but instead they just want me to do 3 and 3. I guess that makes sense since I'm already at almost 7mm

 

[Flowermal]

Ever: all the best for the lining check.. Ur not too far off too! Yay!

Mo: it must b really frustrating.. You should tell them of your difficulties so that they can be more mindful in future

Turkey: wow 4 shots?? You're such a strong woman.. Shall not complain about mine then how did the appt go?

Ali: hope your apps went well

 

[Flowermal]

Oops sorry Ali missed ur update

 

[MoBaby]

I worked it out. I had to have two other providers switch their schedule. They were more than willing but still pissed. So I can go at 1130 Monday and I'll be working with a couple other ppl who can cover my dept while I'm away. Re nurse said if things look okay on Monday we will start but I'm thinking otherwise now just because lining was still at 6. I hope I have some more bleeding between now and monday. Af has eased off after 2.5 days.

Ali I'm glad this cycle is looking awesome! I bet we end up cycling together!

 

[alicatt]

I worked it out. I had to have two other providers switch their schedule. They were more than willing but still pissed. So I can go at 1130 Monday and I'll be working with a couple other ppl who can cover my dept while I'm away. Re nurse said if things look okay on Monday we will start but I'm thinking otherwise now just because lining was still at 6. I hope I have some more bleeding between now and monday. Af has eased off after 2.5 days.

Ali I'm glad this cycle is looking awesome! I bet we end up cycling together!

Glad you were able to get things re-organized! Sometimes I think this whole IF thing is for the birds, having to jump through all these hoops!

I hope you are able to start, but at the same time you want it to be right. Have they discussed doing a scratch this cycle to help get your uterus to shed better to get a nice fresh lining? My AF was pretty light this cycle too, it seems like my body is rebelling and just not wanting to do what the FS wants. I think I really only bled for about 2-3 days, then had spotting for 2, now nothing.

 

[Turkey16]

OK girls...I'm thinking my appt. went pretty well, at least there seemed to be some action compared to when I went on Tuesday!! The nurse practitioner said my lining was "gorgeous" (HA!) at 10.6. I asked her to write the follie info, so here it is:
Right: 1 @ 14.5 and 4 @ about 8.3
Left: 1 @ 18.7, 17.8, 16.3, 11.9, 10 and 9.9

I will get an email around 2:30ish that tells me what the "path forward" is, but the NP said she assumed they'd want to see me tomorrow! That means things are starting right?? Ahhhh! Anyone have any insight??? I'm feeling positive, but I don't really know what all this means!!!

 

[alicatt]

OK girls...I'm thinking my appt. went pretty well, at least there seemed to be some action compared to when I went on Tuesday!! The nurse practitioner said my lining was "gorgeous" (HA!) at 10.6. I asked her to write the follie info, so here it is:
Right: 1 @ 14.5 and 4 @ about 8.3
Left: 1 @ 18.7, 17.8, 16.3, 11.9, 10 and 9.9

I will get an email around 2:30ish that tells me what the "path forward" is, but the NP said she assumed they'd want to see me tomorrow! That means things are starting right?? Ahhhh! Anyone have any insight??? I'm feeling positive, but I don't really know what all this means!!!

YEP! Things are definitely starting to happen! Did they say anything about the lining, the ideal is a triple layer or so I've heard. I think they are waiting to see what your e2 level is before they decide what to do next.

Depending on where that comes in at, I would think you'll have 1-2 more days stimming then trigger either Saturday night or Sunday night for ER 36 hours later. If you were to trigger today you'd probably only get 3-4 follicles mature. They are probably hoping to get the smaller ones to catch up, you can assume that follicles grow 1-2mm a day, then they will continue to mature after trigger. Are you taking ganirelix or lupron? They will stop the biggest one from ovulating so the others can catch up! Or at least that is what they are supposed to do Sounds like a great visit to me! Congrats!

 

[Turkey16]

OK girls...I'm thinking my appt. went pretty well, at least there seemed to be some action compared to when I went on Tuesday!! The nurse practitioner said my lining was "gorgeous" (HA!) at 10.6. I asked her to write the follie info, so here it is:
Right: 1 @ 14.5 and 4 @ about 8.3
Left: 1 @ 18.7, 17.8, 16.3, 11.9, 10 and 9.9

I will get an email around 2:30ish that tells me what the "path forward" is, but the NP said she assumed they'd want to see me tomorrow! That means things are starting right?? Ahhhh! Anyone have any insight??? I'm feeling positive, but I don't really know what all this means!!!

YEP! Things are definitely starting to happen! Did they say anything about the lining, the ideal is a triple layer or so I've heard. I think they are waiting to see what your e2 level is before they decide what to do next.

Depending on where that comes in at, I would think you'll have 1-2 more days stimming then trigger either Saturday night or Sunday night for ER 36 hours later. If you were to trigger today you'd probably only get 3-4 follicles mature. They are probably hoping to get the smaller ones to catch up, you can assume that follicles grow 1-2mm a day, then they will continue to mature after trigger. Are you taking ganirelix or lupron? They will stop the biggest one from ovulating so the others can catch up! Or at least that is what they are supposed to do Sounds like a great visit to me! Congrats!

Doc just called Estrodol (sp???) is 888. Same meds tonight. Bloodwork/ultrasound tomorrow am...is that good??? What's the rule per follie again???

 

[Turkey16]

OK girls...I'm thinking my appt. went pretty well, at least there seemed to be some action compared to when I went on Tuesday!! The nurse practitioner said my lining was "gorgeous" (HA!) at 10.6. I asked her to write the follie info, so here it is:
Right: 1 @ 14.5 and 4 @ about 8.3
Left: 1 @ 18.7, 17.8, 16.3, 11.9, 10 and 9.9

I will get an email around 2:30ish that tells me what the "path forward" is, but the NP said she assumed they'd want to see me tomorrow! That means things are starting right?? Ahhhh! Anyone have any insight??? I'm feeling positive, but I don't really know what all this means!!!

YEP! Things are definitely starting to happen! Did they say anything about the lining, the ideal is a triple layer or so I've heard. I think they are waiting to see what your e2 level is before they decide what to do next.

Depending on where that comes in at, I would think you'll have 1-2 more days stimming then trigger either Saturday night or Sunday night for ER 36 hours later. If you were to trigger today you'd probably only get 3-4 follicles mature. They are probably hoping to get the smaller ones to catch up, you can assume that follicles grow 1-2mm a day, then they will continue to mature after trigger. Are you taking ganirelix or lupron? They will stop the biggest one from ovulating so the others can catch up! Or at least that is what they are supposed to do Sounds like a great visit to me! Congrats!

Doc just called Estrodol (sp???) is 888. Same meds tonight. Bloodwork/ultrasound tomorrow am...is that good??? What's the rule per follie again???

They emailed too....here are all the levels:

BLOOD LEVELS:
E2 Level: 888
LH Level: 1.30
P4 Level: 0.609

 

[alicatt]

OK girls...I'm thinking my appt. went pretty well, at least there seemed to be some action compared to when I went on Tuesday!! The nurse practitioner said my lining was "gorgeous" (HA!) at 10.6. I asked her to write the follie info, so here it is:
Right: 1 @ 14.5 and 4 @ about 8.3
Left: 1 @ 18.7, 17.8, 16.3, 11.9, 10 and 9.9

I will get an email around 2:30ish that tells me what the "path forward" is, but the NP said she assumed they'd want to see me tomorrow! That means things are starting right?? Ahhhh! Anyone have any insight??? I'm feeling positive, but I don't really know what all this means!!!

YEP! Things are definitely starting to happen! Did they say anything about the lining, the ideal is a triple layer or so I've heard. I think they are waiting to see what your e2 level is before they decide what to do next.

Depending on where that comes in at, I would think you'll have 1-2 more days stimming then trigger either Saturday night or Sunday night for ER 36 hours later. If you were to trigger today you'd probably only get 3-4 follicles mature. They are probably hoping to get the smaller ones to catch up, you can assume that follicles grow 1-2mm a day, then they will continue to mature after trigger. Are you taking ganirelix or lupron? They will stop the biggest one from ovulating so the others can catch up! Or at least that is what they are supposed to do Sounds like a great visit to me! Congrats!

Doc just called Estrodol (sp???) is 888. Same meds tonight. Bloodwork/ultrasound tomorrow am...is that good??? What's the rule per follie again???

Yes that is perfect!!! They want to see 200-600 per mature follicle, and you have 1 that is almost mature, but 4 that are getting there. It also means that you probably won't have to deal with OHSS.

It will be interesting to see what things look like tomorrow morning! For now, it sounds like you are right on track!!

 

[Turkey16]

OK girls...I'm thinking my appt. went pretty well, at least there seemed to be some action compared to when I went on Tuesday!! The nurse practitioner said my lining was "gorgeous" (HA!) at 10.6. I asked her to write the follie info, so here it is:
Right: 1 @ 14.5 and 4 @ about 8.3
Left: 1 @ 18.7, 17.8, 16.3, 11.9, 10 and 9.9

I will get an email around 2:30ish that tells me what the "path forward" is, but the NP said she assumed they'd want to see me tomorrow! That means things are starting right?? Ahhhh! Anyone have any insight??? I'm feeling positive, but I don't really know what all this means!!!

YEP! Things are definitely starting to happen! Did they say anything about the lining, the ideal is a triple layer or so I've heard. I think they are waiting to see what your e2 level is before they decide what to do next.

Depending on where that comes in at, I would think you'll have 1-2 more days stimming then trigger either Saturday night or Sunday night for ER 36 hours later. If you were to trigger today you'd probably only get 3-4 follicles mature. They are probably hoping to get the smaller ones to catch up, you can assume that follicles grow 1-2mm a day, then they will continue to mature after trigger. Are you taking ganirelix or lupron? They will stop the biggest one from ovulating so the others can catch up! Or at least that is what they are supposed to do Sounds like a great visit to me! Congrats!

Doc just called Estrodol (sp???) is 888. Same meds tonight. Bloodwork/ultrasound tomorrow am...is that good??? What's the rule per follie again???

Yes that is perfect!!! They want to see 200-600 per mature follicle, and you have 1 that is almost mature, but 4 that are getting there. It also means that you probably won't have to deal with OHSS.

It will be interesting to see what things look like tomorrow morning! For now, it sounds like you are right on track!!

Thank you Ali!!!! You are the best!!!

 

[alicatt]

They emailed too....here are all the levels:

BLOOD LEVELS:
E2 Level: 888
LH Level: 1.30
P4 Level: 0.609

E2 - perfect
LH - low (but that is low on purpose due to the lupron/ganirelix)
P4 - I think is rising, but slowly, which is what it should be doing as you near ovulation, but it is still under 1.5-2 which is where it should be prior to ovulation.

Again.. nothing to be worried about here, all right on track! Now to just get those follicles a little bigger. They want to get the medium sized ones a little bigger I think if you can get the ones in the 11-14 range into the 16-20 range without the 18 one getting too much bigger, you will have a good bunch of follicles to harvest!

 

[Turkey16]

They emailed too....here are all the levels:

BLOOD LEVELS:
E2 Level: 888
LH Level: 1.30
P4 Level: 0.609

E2 - perfect
LH - low (but that is low on purpose due to the lupron/ganirelix)
P4 - I think is rising, but slowly, which is what it should be doing as you near ovulation, but it is still under 1.5-2 which is where it should be prior to ovulation.

Again.. nothing to be worried about here, all right on track! Now to just get those follicles a little bigger. They want to get the medium sized ones a little bigger I think if you can get the ones in the 11-14 range into the 16-20 range without the 18 one getting too much bigger, you will have a good bunch of follicles to harvest!

Hurray!!! Thanks again!!!!!

 

[FirstTry]

Ali: do you think Turkey should try a heating pad? My acupuncturist suggested 20 mins per day (no more) on uterus and 20 mins on lower back. But I was doing an FET cycle, not fresh. Definitely no heating pad after transfer though.

 

[Turkey16]

Ali: do you think Turkey should try a heating pad? My acupuncturist suggested 20 mins per day (no more) on uterus and 20 mins on lower back. But I was doing an FET cycle, not fresh. Definitely no heating pad after transfer though.

Interestingly I was about to ask you guys if I am allowed to use a heating pad. I'm feeling increasingly more uncomfortable as the day goes on. No big whoop...just like AF cramps slightly intensified. Does that seem right??

 

[alicatt]

Ali: do you think Turkey should try a heating pad? My acupuncturist suggested 20 mins per day (no more) on uterus and 20 mins on lower back. But I was doing an FET cycle, not fresh. Definitely no heating pad after transfer though.

Interestingly I was about to ask you guys if I am allowed to use a heating pad. I'm feeling increasingly more uncomfortable as the day goes on. No big whoop...just like AF cramps slightly intensified. Does that seem right??

HMM.. I know it increases blood flow to the area, so possibly? Can you still call your FS office and ask them? Reason I suggest this is that you have a dominant follicle or 2, and you don't want those 2 to grow too fast! That would be my only concern. See what they suggest.

 

[ttcbaby117]

I know my acupuncturist was saying that heat will help. I have also been looking into possibly doing a castor oil pack with heat. That seems to be the general recommendation during stimming from most Chinese medicine drs.

 

[Edamame]

Flower- hope stims going well on day 2? When is your first scan?

Ever- looking forward to hearing how your check goes next week, good luck!

Mo- sorry to hear they were so thoughtless again, but glad your were able to work it out with your work. Have they given you an estimated transfer day? I'm sorry if you already told us, I forgot!

Ali- that is great about your lining, bodes well for your real FET!

Turkey, I know nothing about hormone levels but your follie count sounds great, trigger any day now I bet!