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

[BabyD225]

Not necessarily babyd. I'd it's something you or dh carry then it might. That what the dr told me at least from the first m/c. Its most likely just a random chromosomal issue.
I'm sure all other embryos are fine.
The whole d/c process is terrible. Both times I knew the baby had passed but it wasn't real until the d-c was over. Hope the pain and bleeding stops soon. I wish I could give you hugs now! So sorry for you loss you may spot for the next week or so. I think it was around 11-12 days both times for me.

Dh just told me he's not excited about our fet b/c of what we've been through. Im scared as hell but we have to do it. I wish he would have a more pos out look. All of our babies can't end in mc. We have to have at least one good one.

Thank you so much Mobaby- I share in your fears.. but we all have to believe that one of these pregnancies will end in a healthy baby- Hoping this next one for you is it. Did you have cramping after D&C? My doctor told me it would just be minimal the day of with light bleeding.. two days later i'm still going with the blood. I guess they don't get it all out. When you got back your genetic testing- did they tell you the gender? Is that harder knowing? What is your FET protocol looking like? Hoping for the best for you and DH and some sunshine in my future as well.. hard to see that now

 

[Turkey16]

Transfer is complete!!! Everything went great. The embryologist went with 2 of the original naturally fertilized "varsity" players (both 8 cells) and one of the rescue-ICSI'd (the JV squad!! Who knew my oh-so-dry embryologist had those nicknames in her??). The JV player apparently looked better than the third varsity player, and right before transfer time he divided his (or her?? Ahhh!) lil self into 6 cells! Pretty darn cool!!! Anyway...it was a great experience and now I am just hoping for the best!! Here's a pic if you're interested:

 

[Turkey16]

Hi ladies! Long story short after our WTF appt today we are going to do another cycle using donor eggs. My embryo quality just wasn't what they hoped for although I had more than enough eggs.
My DH said so we can put back 2 or 3 embryos and the RE laughed and said with donor eggs you never want to put back more than 2 since the have a high rate of success! I can't imagine triplets!
They start matching us with a donor tomorrow and we will go from there.

Good Luck Mells!!! This sounds very exciting!!

 

[Turkey16]

Had the D&C on Wednesday... it's pretty sad to go through all of this. I came home tired from the general anesthesia... with minimal bleeding and then yesterday I had HORRIBLE cramps.. like contractions I'm guessing and the bleeding had stopped. Late last night the bleeding came on heavier but at least the cramping stopped. Today I had a few good cries... hoping to be able to heal soon and move on to FET. So scared that those blasts will have something wrong with them as well. They said I'll have chromosomal/genetic testing back on the miscarriage within 4 weeks. If they find something was wrong- would it effect my other embryos??

So sorry that you have to go through this BabyD. This whole process is so hard, and at points the unfairness of it can consume you. I think the only way to get through it is to do our best to stay positive and hopeful. Sometimes that is all we have. I am thinking warm, positive wonderful thoughts for you. Let it all out and then let yourself move forward to the next step...your FET. Best, best, best of luck!!!

 

[BabyD225]

Had the D&C on Wednesday... it's pretty sad to go through all of this. I came home tired from the general anesthesia... with minimal bleeding and then yesterday I had HORRIBLE cramps.. like contractions I'm guessing and the bleeding had stopped. Late last night the bleeding came on heavier but at least the cramping stopped. Today I had a few good cries... hoping to be able to heal soon and move on to FET. So scared that those blasts will have something wrong with them as well. They said I'll have chromosomal/genetic testing back on the miscarriage within 4 weeks. If they find something was wrong- would it effect my other embryos??

So sorry that you have to go through this BabyD. This whole process is so hard, and at points the unfairness of it can consume you. I think the only way to get through it is to do our best to stay positive and hopeful. Sometimes that is all we have. I am thinking warm, positive wonderful thoughts for you. Let it all out and then let yourself move forward to the next step...your FET. Best, best, best of luck!!!

Turkey.. thank you so much for the kind words.. Congrats on being PUPO... best of luck for a happy and healthy 9 months... excited to hear your good news on OTD xoxo

 

[alicatt]

Transfer is complete!!! Everything went great. The embryologist went with 2 of the original naturally fertilized "varsity" players (both 8 cells) and one of the rescue-ICSI'd (the JV squad!! Who knew my oh-so-dry embryologist had those nicknames in her??). The JV player apparently looked better than the third varsity player, and right before transfer time he divided his (or her?? Ahhh!) lil self into 6 cells! Pretty darn cool!!! Anyway...it was a great experience and now I am just hoping for the best!! Here's a pic if you're interested:

Turkey - I'm not an embryologist, but they chose well! They want to see 8 cell embryos on day 3 and to see clear cells, with little fragmentation. Kind of like a flower. Looking at your photos they look darn near perfect to me!

The first one looks beautiful, the middle one looks like its splitting and the 3 one looks like a beautiful 6 cell! Just in case you want a better understanding of why I think they looks so excellent!

I wonder if I should go back to medical school? I'd be the oldest one there! because I'm already 40! I do love this stuff though.

 

[Turkey16]

Transfer is complete!!! Everything went great. The embryologist went with 2 of the original naturally fertilized "varsity" players (both 8 cells) and one of the rescue-ICSI'd (the JV squad!! Who knew my oh-so-dry embryologist had those nicknames in her??). The JV player apparently looked better than the third varsity player, and right before transfer time he divided his (or her?? Ahhh!) lil self into 6 cells! Pretty darn cool!!! Anyway...it was a great experience and now I am just hoping for the best!! Here's a pic if you're interested:

Turkey - I'm not an embryologist, but they chose well! They want to see 8 cell embryos on day 3 and to see clear cells, with little fragmentation. Kind of like a flower. Looking at your photos they look darn near perfect to me!

Thank you Ali!!! You always make me feel so good!!! Hope you are doing well...any new developments??

 

[Turkey16]

Transfer is complete!!! Everything went great. The embryologist went with 2 of the original naturally fertilized "varsity" players (both 8 cells) and one of the rescue-ICSI'd (the JV squad!! Who knew my oh-so-dry embryologist had those nicknames in her??). The JV player apparently looked better than the third varsity player, and right before transfer time he divided his (or her?? Ahhh!) lil self into 6 cells! Pretty darn cool!!! Anyway...it was a great experience and now I am just hoping for the best!! Here's a pic if you're interested:

Turkey - I'm not an embryologist, but they chose well! They want to see 8 cell embryos on day 3 and to see clear cells, with little fragmentation. Kind of like a flower. Looking at your photos they look darn near perfect to me!

The first one looks beautiful, the middle one looks like its splitting and the 3 one looks like a beautiful 6 cell! Just in case you want a better understanding of why I think they looks so excellent!

I wonder if I should go back to medical school? I'd be the oldest one there! because I'm already 40! I do love this stuff though.

Thanks AGAIN Ali!!! I could listen to your commentary all day!! You really shouldn't rule out going to medical school!! You are so dang knowledgeable. I'm a teacher, and I am seriously considering a career change to something in infertility, or at least medically-related. Teaching has been good to me, but the tides have been turning and I can't stop thinking about how fulfilling it would be to work with women like you and me and all of us...ya know?? There have been countless times over these past years of TTC that women in my RE's office have really been there for me...can't explain it exactly...just think I would really love it. Right now looking into a medical imaging degree...could be interesting!

 

[Mells54]

to you BabyD. There is a plan for all of us, we just need to remember we aren't always at the controls.

 

[alicatt]

Transfer is complete!!! Everything went great. The embryologist went with 2 of the original naturally fertilized "varsity" players (both 8 cells) and one of the rescue-ICSI'd (the JV squad!! Who knew my oh-so-dry embryologist had those nicknames in her??). The JV player apparently looked better than the third varsity player, and right before transfer time he divided his (or her?? Ahhh!) lil self into 6 cells! Pretty darn cool!!! Anyway...it was a great experience and now I am just hoping for the best!! Here's a pic if you're interested:

Turkey - I'm not an embryologist, but they chose well! They want to see 8 cell embryos on day 3 and to see clear cells, with little fragmentation. Kind of like a flower. Looking at your photos they look darn near perfect to me!

The first one looks beautiful, the middle one looks like its splitting and the 3 one looks like a beautiful 6 cell! Just in case you want a better understanding of why I think they looks so excellent!

I wonder if I should go back to medical school? I'd be the oldest one there! because I'm already 40! I do love this stuff though.

Thanks AGAIN Ali!!! I could listen to your commentary all day!! You really shouldn't rule out going to medical school!! You are so dang knowledgeable. I'm a teacher, and I am seriously considering a career change to something in infertility, or at least medically-related. Teaching has been good to me, but the tides have been turning and I can't stop thinking about how fulfilling it would be to work with women like you and me and all of us...ya know?? There have been countless times over these past years of TTC that women in my RE's office have really been there for me...can't explain it exactly...just think I would really love it. Right now looking into a medical imaging degree...could be interesting!

I agree! I was thinking about a PA, apparently you don't have to do a full degree to become one (assuming you have an undergrad already). I do, but it wasn't overly scientific, unless you count physical geography, learning about soils and weather and that kind of thing. It is considered a science, but not biological science. So I would probably have to take a few courses in biology and chemistry before going for a PA. The PA in my office does a lot of the work and the hand holding. She does the ultrasounds and assists during the ER and ET. I think she can even do an IUI? Maybe? She sets the schedules and determines the cycles and does the hand-holding like you said. I really do think that someone with an innate knowledge like we have, having been through it would help make us better Fertility PA's than some 20 yr old co-ed! Maybe I will follow my dream and do it! Thanks for the encouragement!

 

[Turkey16]

Transfer is complete!!! Everything went great. The embryologist went with 2 of the original naturally fertilized "varsity" players (both 8 cells) and one of the rescue-ICSI'd (the JV squad!! Who knew my oh-so-dry embryologist had those nicknames in her??). The JV player apparently looked better than the third varsity player, and right before transfer time he divided his (or her?? Ahhh!) lil self into 6 cells! Pretty darn cool!!! Anyway...it was a great experience and now I am just hoping for the best!! Here's a pic if you're interested:

Turkey - I'm not an embryologist, but they chose well! They want to see 8 cell embryos on day 3 and to see clear cells, with little fragmentation. Kind of like a flower. Looking at your photos they look darn near perfect to me!


The first one looks beautiful, the middle one looks like its splitting and the 3 one looks like a beautiful 6 cell! Just in case you want a better understanding of why I think they looks so excellent!

I wonder if I should go back to medical school? I'd be the oldest one there! because I'm already 40! I do love this stuff though.

Thanks AGAIN Ali!!! I could listen to your commentary all day!! You really shouldn't rule out going to medical school!! You are so dang knowledgeable. I'm a teacher, and I am seriously considering a career change to something in infertility, or at least medically-related. Teaching has been good to me, but the tides have been turning and I can't stop thinking about how fulfilling it would be to work with women like you and me and all of us...ya know?? There have been countless times over these past years of TTC that women in my RE's office have really been there for me...can't explain it exactly...just think I would really love it. Right now looking into a medical imaging degree...could be interesting!

I agree! I was thinking about a PA, apparently you don't have to do a full degree to become one (assuming you have an undergrad already). I do, but it wasn't overly scientific, unless you count physical geography, learning about soils and weather and that kind of thing. It is considered a science, but not biological science. So I would probably have to take a few courses in biology and chemistry before going for a PA. The PA in my office does a lot of the work and the hand holding. She does the ultrasounds and assists during the ER and ET. I think she can even do an IUI? Maybe? She sets the schedules and determines the cycles and does the hand-holding like you said. I really do think that someone with an innate knowledge like we have, having been through it would help make us better Fertility PA's than some 20 yr old co-ed! Maybe I will follow my dream and do it! Thanks for the encouragement!

You'd be amazing. GO. FOR. IT.

 

[MoBaby]

Being a PA is a great career!! (I'm slightly biased on it though!) A lady in my class was in her 50's!! And several in their 40's.
I actually want to work in reproductive med. my RE said a few time to come work for him jokingly (they dont hire PAs or NPS) so I finally said make me a position and I am yours. Actually, the insurance for the clinic covers IVF. Go figure.

BabyD: I had cramping for the day of and the next day? I had a heating pad on my abdomen for a few days when I was lying down. With this last d/c the dr said he prob didnt get it all out which is why my lining went all crazy. Did you get methergine? My doc gave me some and it is to get out what ever is left and stuff. As far as genetic testing: I didnt ask directly for the sex but both of them were little girls The first time he told me the testing would come back in a couple of weeks but it would come back prelim if it was xx so they could do more testing to rule out maternal containmentation... and the report he received at my f/u was prelim, they needed to do more testing. The second time it was a different lab (in network, covered by my insurance) and they said it was normal fetal tissue...And I said so the only way to know if the report "normal" was my tissue and not the baby's was if it was reported XY and he said yes. So based on that my conclusions are they are both girls. I then started to wonder if there is something about me not being able to carry girls. IDK?

My FET is pretty easy: I take estrace for 14 days then go in for ultrasound then schedule the transfer and start progesterone (either PIO or vaginal, probably both) 6 days before transfer, then beta 14 days after transfer.

Turkey: Your embryos look amazing!! All 3 may stick lol. (I know, b/c of your age, probably not) but WOW! They are beautiful!!!!

 

[alicatt]

Mo - I can't remember if you did the NK testing? Or the clotting/autoimmune testing? I know that sometimes even chromosomally perfect embryos don't carry to term. It just happens sometimes I would do the tests before doing your next FET. It sounds like you have a repeat MC issue, which is usually the result of NK, clotting or autoimmune issues. I think we talked about the different types of NK cells? Some attack before implantation and a different one attacks after? There is a woman on another thread that has had like 6 MCs and they have been genetically sound as well. She is doing daily shots to correct whatever it is that keeps causing the MC's. I think it is celexane? She is in the UK so they call it something different over there, than here. I think celexane = lovenox? It is a blood thinner, and is supposed to help. She is at 7 weeks now, so FX'd she can make it to 10. I think she usually has her MCs between 7-9 weeks. No idea if this is what could be plaguing you, but I figured I'd mention it.

 

[MoBaby]

I did clotting and autoimmune: Negative. The NK test and other stuff my dr doesnt believe in per se. I dont have an implantation issue as I do get pregnant. So no reason to do the lovenox but he did start me on baby aspirin.. There may be a functional blood flow issue to the endometrium due to the unicornuate uterus. (I dont think there is; but this is all we have to go on). I am having an indepth ultrasound at my lining scan to make sure there is adequate blood flow to both sides of the uterus. I have never had lining issues before so I am sure there is no issue with the blood flow. My RE (or me!) didnt even know about the unicornuate uterus until after the 2nd round of IVF (1st MC) when I had my fibroid removed. I am also taking extra folate and B6 and B12 as if I possibly have MTHFR. I have not had my thyroid checked but no reason to believe there is an issue there.

 

[Flowermal]

Hello ladies,

Just to share that I just had my trigger shot!!
I went in for my scan this morning (its Sat night here.. 11.10pm to b exact)
Doc told me that I was good to go as I had around 6 big follies and maybe another 1 or 2 that could make it in time for ER

All just happened so fast! So just had my trigger and will b going in for ER on Monday morning.. Really praying that I'll have at least a couple of frosties (have decided we will put in 2 embies)

Hopefully this Easter will be start of a lil' bunny

 

[Flowermal]

BabyD: so sorry dear.. Will pray for your quick recovery both physically nd emotionally Hun

Turkey: congrats on being PUPO!

 

[Turkey16]

Hello ladies,

Just to share that I just had my trigger shot!!
I went in for my scan this morning (its Sat night here.. 11.10pm to b exact)
Doc told me that I was good to go as I had around 6 big follies and maybe another 1 or 2 that could make it in time for ER

All just happened so fast! So just had my trigger and will b going in for ER on Monday morning.. Really praying that I'll have at least a couple of frosties (have decided we will put in 2 embies)

Hopefully this Easter will be start of a lil' bunny

Congrats Flowermal!!!! Very, very, very exciting!!!!

 

[everhopeful]

Congrats flowermal- not long now!! Xx

 

[Edamame]

BabyD, I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I truly wish it had turned out differently. I hope for good things with your FET.

Flowermal, can't wait to hear how your ER goes!
Turkey, congrats on being PUPO! When is your OTD? Are you going to test early or wait?

 

[WannabeeMum]

BabyD...

Turkey - congrats on being PUPO!!! FX'd that those beautiful embryos stick.

Flower - yeah for trigger!!!!