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

[Sandy83]

Flower, I'm so sorry about your bfn. Thinking of you and sending you lots of You seem like you have the right attitude for going forward xx

 

[KatherineA]

Hi all,

Came across this thread and thought I would join. I am starting my first IVF in May. Will be starting to down reg at the end of May (actually day 21 on my May cycle which is about the end of May), i have alot of work commitments in April so want to leave it another month before I start.

The nurse called today with my screening results and they were all clear. They havent got my AMH result back yet however the last one was 3.03 and they are happy to put me on long protocol with that.

Just have to book my planning appointment, collect my drugs and then its good to go for May!!

All the best of luck to everyone out there going through any sort of assisted conception !!!

Welcome Katherine!

FX'd that your IVF goes well!! My AMH was right about where yours is and I got 15 mature eggs, and ended up with 6AA blastocyst on day 5/6 (at 40 yrs of age). I'm still not pregnant but at least we've figured out why! Plus I have 4 frozen waiting for FET!

Why have you chosen to do IVF?

Hi Alicat,

sorry to hear about the difficulties you are having with the cycle, Please God the next one works out for you.

Still trying to figure out how to do the signature so I can get all my info up.

I am going for IVF after ttc from Feb 2011. Got a BFP exactly a year ago but sadly ending in M/C. Had all my tests done prior to that. DH is fine, no problems at all. My tubes are clear, no endo, ovulate regularly every month but my AMH is 3.03 and last FSH was 16! so I want to try IVF as I am worried I will get nowhere with TTC naturally and am very concerned about my low ovarian reserve (I am 38, 39 in November)

Was advised by RE to wait 6 months post MC before IVF. That was November 2012. Wasnt ready then as I suffered a bout of depression as my baby would have been due. Had a consultation in January 2013, got a start date for a promotion I got a work for March 2013, have settled in really well to my new job and have more acceptance of my situation, so now ready to give IVF a try!!

Thanks so much for your welcome xx

 

[WannabeeMum]

Flower - so sorry

 

[MoBaby]

Flower soo sorry!

 

[everhopeful]

Waiting is over- beta just came back at 33. Feeling very very sad. They told me as long as my next one at least doubles all could be ok. What do you all honestly think? I'm trying to stay positive but just don't see how this can continue...
Lost...
Xx

 

[everhopeful]

Flower - so so sorry!! Xx

 

[Sandy83]

Ah ever so sorry you are feeling like this but I heard from many people that as long as it doubles that is the main thing. I know it's hard but try to stay positive. Thinking of you

When are you getting your next b/w done? xx

 

[everhopeful]

Had my blood test this morning. I should know by Monday/Tuesday but I guess if it isn't progressing I will start to bleed like last time.
Taking it as a good sign that I'm not bleeding but feeling low. Would have loved a high number!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Sorry for no personals but I'm on my phone but have a question. I'm due for my period but since I'm on birth control will I still get it? I'm a little worried because I'm due but not having any of my pre period symptoms. :/

 

[Sandy83]

Had my blood test this morning. I should know by Monday/Tuesday but I guess if it isn't progressing I will start to bleed like last time.
Taking it as a good sign that I'm not bleeding but feeling low. Would have loved a high number!

Not having a bleed is a good sign. Is there no way they can get the results quicker? xx

 

[BabyD225]

Hey All-
I feel like I've been neglectful on here... needed time away while healing from the miscarriage. I have a lot to read- but hoping to see some BFP's while I've been away!
My update: I bled on and off for two weeks after the D&C. My HCG level is dropping nicely... down to 5 already as of yesterday. We have one hatching day 6 blastocyst- graded AB, and one blast BB. My RE anticipates that i will get my next period within two weeks or so... and I can start my FET then. We have to decide between a natural FET cycle- basically piggybacking my own ovulation with crinone, or doing a medicated cycle- with exact timing and estrogen and PIO shots. We're deciding what we want... we think the medicated seems like a more exact science over hoping we catch my ovulation however PIO shots suck. Literally suck. Any suggestions are much appreciated!
We also got back our genetic results from the miscarriage.... it was XX chromosome, so if I crave pickles with my next I'll assume its a girl as well. It also showed a chromosomal abnormality- it was missing one of the 21st chromosomes. So it only had 45 total chromosomes. I know an extra 21st is Downs, but missing one.. don't think there's a name. It explains the slow development from the beginning... but miscarrying at 10 weeks is no fun.

Finally had the closure I needed and I'm ready for my FET or whatever we need to do to get our 'forever' baby. Hope you all are well! xoxo

 

[everhopeful]

They said that there is a slim chance it could come back tomorrow afternoon. They have asked it to be rushed but they said most likely Monday/ Tuesday!

Ash - I always got a bleed on my non pill days. Did your clinic suggest you should get a withdrawal bleed?
Xx

 

[everhopeful]

Baby - good to see you back. So sorry for what you have been through. Life is just not fair!!

I decided on a medicated FET as I had lots of other drugs to take for my NK cells and I wasn't confident on my bodies ability to make a thick enough lining!

I'm not sure if my current pregnancy is going to progress, in a state of limbo at the moment.

I think they ask you to do ovulation predictor kits at home if you go the natural FET route.

Also, is there any reason why you have to do PIO and can't do pessaries?

Best of luck with your decision.
Xx

 

[BabyD225]

Baby - good to see you back. So sorry for what you have been through. Life is just not fair!!

I decided on a medicated FET as I had lots of other drugs to take for my NK cells and I wasn't confident on my bodies ability to make a thick enough lining!

I'm not sure if my current pregnancy is going to progress, in a state of limbo at the moment.

I think they ask you to do ovulation predictor kits at home if you go the natural FET route.

Also, is there any reason why you have to do PIO and can't do pessaries?

Best of luck with your decision.
Xx

they said with a medicated FET cycle that they need to give a high and strong dose of progresterone so they use the PIO shots.. I dont know why I cant just do more suppositories.. but its what they said. I did the crinone gel for my IVF cycle.. I'm guessing the PIO is for 10 weeks as well....

 

[WannabeeMum]

Ever - I'm hoping and praying for a nice 2nd beta! I think Turkey had a very low first beta and is now having high numbers. Try to stay positive.

Baby - welcome back. I'm sorry about all that you have gone through but sounds like you've got a good plan in place.

 

[Turkey16]

Flowermal....so very sorry.

Ever...trust me I know how you feel. My 1st was 37.5. All of you wonderful ladies told me to wait for the second beta in hope that the number doubled...so that's what you need to do. I totally understand wanting a high number, but we have to look at it as at least it's positive. If I were you I'd definitely try to get a rush on that second number. Don't these people know how hard the waiting is?!?!?

Speaking of waiting, I'm actually sitting in the parking lot of my RE after having my first u/s, and I'm terrified. It's so super early, but I was just hoping they'd see all sorts of things happening...not so much. Doc said he saw nothing at first, but then found what he feels with about 80% certainty is a sac. I'm trying to stay positive, and remember that I'm only 5weeks 2days and that according to the 18 hours of googling I did, it's completely normal to see absolutely nothing. Easier said than done. I guess now I wait for the bloodwork. My google-addiction has me terrified that I have an ectopic...I don't really have any valid reason other than a slight tugging occasionally on my right side where I think my tube would be (not that I really have any idea). Doc said there would be no symptoms of an ectopic this early, but to let him know if I feel "severe pain". My pain is far from severe, so I'm trying to stay calm. Do any of you guys know what my numbers would be like if it is ectopic? I read they would be slow-rising. I seriously need to be hit over the head with a frying pan. UUUGGGHHH.

On a sillier note...this weekend I'm going camping with 100 5th graders and the school nurse is going to give me my PIO shot. I may not survive the humiliation!!! Hahahahaha!

 

[Sandy83]

Welcome back BabyD

You have really been through it lately. Can't beginning to imagine what you have gone through Sounds like you are ready to move on and sound like you have a good plan. I went medicated FET and found it a lot easier to handle rather than depend on my body doing what it should but i have heard of BFP on both so guess it's preference xx

 

[Turkey16]

Hey All-
I feel like I've been neglectful on here... needed time away while healing from the miscarriage. I have a lot to read- but hoping to see some BFP's while I've been away!
My update: I bled on and off for two weeks after the D&C. My HCG level is dropping nicely... down to 5 already as of yesterday. We have one hatching day 6 blastocyst- graded AB, and one blast BB. My RE anticipates that i will get my next period within two weeks or so... and I can start my FET then. We have to decide between a natural FET cycle- basically piggybacking my own ovulation with crinone, or doing a medicated cycle- with exact timing and estrogen and PIO shots. We're deciding what we want... we think the medicated seems like a more exact science over hoping we catch my ovulation however PIO shots suck. Literally suck. Any suggestions are much appreciated!
We also got back our genetic results from the miscarriage.... it was XX chromosome, so if I crave pickles with my next I'll assume its a girl as well. It also showed a chromosomal abnormality- it was missing one of the 21st chromosomes. So it only had 45 total chromosomes. I know an extra 21st is Downs, but missing one.. don't think there's a name. It explains the slow development from the beginning... but miscarrying at 10 weeks is no fun.

Finally had the closure I needed and I'm ready for my FET or whatever we need to do to get our 'forever' baby. Hope you all are well! xoxo

Welcome Back Baby...glad you are doing well!!

 

[everhopeful]

Turkey-
Thank you so much for the reply! You've given me hope!!

As for scan, my clinic won't see you until 6.5 weeks. I'm sure they don't expect to see anything this early!!

My doc asked for beta to be rushed but it gets sent off to a hospital and they have to wait for results to be emailed back. You'd think it would be quick but its an NHS system. For those of you in the uk you will understand speed is not their concern!!

Thanks for the hope though, got something to cling to for now?

Xx

 

[Sandy83]

Turkey, sorry you are having to go through this wish i could give you some advice but I've never got to this point before. Thinking of you and sending you lots of

Good luck for your camping weekend sounds like you have a busy time ahead! xx