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

[Turkey16]

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

Seriously Ever...I was 100% in the same boat, but the bottom line from everything I heard is that over 25 is where you want to be and you just need that second number to double...you have plenty to "cling to". STAY POSITIVE!!!

 

[MoBaby]

Hey BabyD! So glad to see you back (although it sucks). I am sorry about all you went through. At least you have an answer as to what happened.

Now medicated vs natural. My first FET was medicated and easy. I only started pio because I had a bleed. The MC was completely unexplained.
This FET has been completely weird! I started medicated (only estrogen) BUT my lovely body decided to ovulate on the estrogen therapy and now I am scheduled for a natural FET this weekend. I caught the ovulation by using OPKs so we were able to convert since it was perfect timing. Funny how things worked out And only have to do crinone/endometrin now and no PIO. Am I a little freaked out about the progesterone: A little but RE says crinone is enough. I would like to shoot myself up with the PIO for just comfort but I have to trust the RE.

 

[alicatt]

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!

AWW.. I can understand your concern, but it isn't the initial number that counts, its how it doubles!! Are you still POAS? Is it getting darker? FX'd that this little bean is a fighter!

 

[MoBaby]

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

Ever: I think you should just wait to see. You know all the low betas and bad stories BUT my RE says he has seen betas in the teens progress to healthy babies. So you are not out until you bleed or there is nothing on ultrasound. I understand you feeling low. Have a PMA though for your baby!!

 

[BabyD225]

Thank you so much! That is so helpful.. we're leaning towards a medicated cycle- and I definitely will now test my own ovulation just in case- like you.. fingers crossed for you!! Please keep me updated...

 

[alicatt]

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

I'm surprised that they are saying that your AMH is low? That was where mine was at 39/40. My FS said that was great!!! The concerning part is your FSH is 16. That means your body is working harder and harder to create the follicle and grow the egg. So it is probably a good idea that you turned to IVF. You are smart to catch your fertility before it gets worse. From the sounds of it, you have a great chance to get some nice healthy eggs! There are supplements you can take to help, and also acupuncture is said to help improve blood flow and improve fertility. I'm not sure if your FS is into merging Eastern/Western medicine, or the use of supplements. These are things I would discuss with him to see if there is anything that he feels can give your eggs a boost.

 

[alicatt]

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. :/

My FS said that I may or may not bleed during the window where I was supposed to bleed when I was on BCP. They were manipulating my cycle so my body might not have been ready for it. What did happen was I didn't bleed when I was supposed to but ended up spotting about 2-3 weeks later for about 2 weeks So I think everyone is different. Call your FS and speak to the nurse if you are concerned.

 

[ashknowsbest]

ever - Like all of the other girls have said, stay positive, the most important thing is that it is doubling. They didn't say anything about a withdraw bleed but I should be hearing from the nurse today around 4:30-5 about my blood results from today and I'll ask her about it then.

ali - thanks for the advice, I figured I wouldn't really know what was going to happen since they're messing with my body but I just have this weird feeling (and maybe I'm just wishful thinking) that I'm pregnant because I didn't start the pills until after ovulation so I'm just .... like uggh if I'm preggo naturally (which would be a miracle!) I shouldn't be taking these pills.

babyd - Welcome back, I've been MIA too, nothing wrong with that. I know it doesn't ease the hurt but at least they could provide you with an answer for why it didn't work. Good luck with your FET, your embryos sound beautiful so I will be hoping this works for you and leads to your forever baby!

Flower - I'm so sorry!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Mo - I'm so happy you still get to move forward with your natural FET! FX'd this works for you.

 

[MoBaby]

Hey Ash. Good to hear from you. Hope your cycle goes smooth! I normally see af 3-4 days after I take the last active pill. Do you have a date for your FET yet?

BabyD: Just so youre not too worried/obsessed with taking OPKs during the FET, it is VERY RARE to ovulate on your own when on estrogen therapy. Dr thinks I'm just weird lol. So dont get too caught up in it or worried I only tested because I was like WTH I know I am having my surge and going to ovulate! If you feel like it then test!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Oh well then it wouldn't be due for another 6 days ... I hate all of these meds! I never know when I'm supposed to get my period! The tentative date for the FET is May 17th and I can't wait!

 

[alicatt]

Oh well then it wouldn't be due for another 6 days ... I hate all of these meds! I never know when I'm supposed to get my period! The tentative date for the FET is May 17th and I can't wait!

If my biopsy comes back without issue, I think mine will be right around that time too! Cool!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Yay! I love having cycle buddies

I got the call from my RE and I'm starting lupron tonight.

 

[alicatt]

Yay! I love having cycle buddies

I got the call from my RE and I'm starting lupron tonight.

YAY! I've been on it for a week already. Just trying to keep my cycle stalled out until the results are in.

I hope you don't get and bad side effects! My head does not like the stuff at all!

 

[LotusBlossom]

Flower, I'm so sorry to hear about your negative beta. This ttc thing is not for the weak. Each of these heartbreaking moments makes us even stronger. You will get your forever baby. It will happen.

 

[Em260]

Flowermal - I'm so sorry Thinking of you and hope you're doing something nice for yourself.

Ever - hang in there! I've been on these boards long enough to see lots of success stories that started out with lower numbers. As everyone else said, it's the progression that means something, not the original number. Fx for you!

BabyD - sorry you have to be back here. Glad you're doing well and had some closure from everything you've been through

Turkey - I don't think they can see much on u/s this early. Hope your camping trip can keep your mind off of worrying. When is your next scan?

Ash - yay for starting Lupron!! May 17th is not long at all!

 

[Mells54]

Flower, so sorry wish there was something to make this easier.

Ever, I agree with the others...wait and see what the next beta says.

BabyD and Ash, glad to see you ladies back. And with a plan.

 

[Turkey16]

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

Thought this might make you laugh:

 

[Turkey16]

Hey everybody...got my numbers back and it looks like I'm ok. HCG is 1317 and progesterone is 40. I have another ultrasound on Monday, so hopefully we'll see something going on then.

This whole process, and all the waiting involved is so unbelievably stressful. My RE's office lets you choose between getting a call or an email. I chose email b/c I'm a teacher and I wouldn't be able to answer the phone w/ my kids in the room. Normally I have my results by 1:30...today still no results by 3:30 (trust me I was checking my email every 15 seconds!!! My students won't get into college and it'll all be my fault!!) I was having a panic attack. They finally CALLED at about 3:35 and I ran into the hallway to take it....so unprofessional, but by that point I was LOSING IT. Thankfully it was good news, but I could hardly enjoy it cuz my nerves were absolutely shot. Do they not GET how stressful this is??? I really like my RE, but man, that was rough!

 

[Turkey16]

Hey everybody...got my numbers back and it looks like I'm ok. HCG is 1317 and progesterone is 40. I have another ultrasound on Monday, so hopefully we'll see something going on then.

This whole process, and all the waiting involved is so unbelievably stressful. My RE's office lets you choose between getting a call or an email. I chose email b/c I'm a teacher and I wouldn't be able to answer the phone w/ my kids in the room. Normally I have my results by 1:30...today still no results by 3:30. I was having a panic attack. They finally CALLED at about 3:35 and I ran into the hallway to take it....so unprofessional, but by that point I was LOSING IT. Thankfully it was good news, but I could hardly enjoy it cuz my nerves were absolutely shot. Do they not GET how stressful this is??? I really like my RE, but man, that was rough!