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

[ashknowsbest]

Mo - Love your plan! I felt the same way about saving my frostie It's a good feeling to just have those babies on ice waiting for you, kind of comforting or something! Can't wait to hear what happens with the new RE, only 3 days! Woohoo!

AFM - I was able to get some relief last night after tossing in turning in bed for 3 hours by falling asleep I'm feeling much better today. Still have cramps on and off but they're not that bad. I'm on the couch right now after my monitoring this morning watching Scandal. Ultrasound went well. Lining is nice and thin, ovaries are very quiet. I have about 9 antral follicles on each ovary so that's looking good. They're all nice and small. I'm most likely starting tonight, depending on the b/w of course but it's looking good. I'll be on 150 units of follistim each morning, 1 liquid/powder of menopur each night and they said I'll go in either Wednesday or Thursday for my first monitoring appointment. They're leaning towards Thursday. Can't wait! I'm so excited to see what's going to happen this cycle

 

[alicatt]

Mo - Love your plan! I felt the same way about saving my frostie It's a good feeling to just have those babies on ice waiting for you, kind of comforting or something! Can't wait to hear what happens with the new RE, only 3 days! Woohoo!

AFM - I was able to get some relief last night after tossing in turning in bed for 3 hours by falling asleep I'm feeling much better today. Still have cramps on and off but they're not that bad. I'm on the couch right now after my monitoring this morning watching Scandal. Ultrasound went well. Lining is nice and thin, ovaries are very quiet. I have about 9 antral follicles on each ovary so that's looking good. They're all nice and small. I'm most likely starting tonight, depending on the b/w of course but it's looking good. I'll be on 150 units of follistim each morning, 1 liquid/powder of menopur each night and they said I'll go in either Wednesday or Thursday for my first monitoring appointment. They're leaning towards Thursday. Can't wait! I'm so excited to see what's going to happen this cycle

Ash.. sounds like everything is looking good! 9 antral follicles is good! I read an article that an optimal cycle reaps 15 mature eggs, so with 18 follicles, you'll probably get abuot 15 mature eggs. Perfect!!!

Sorry about the cramps and AF, yes, it is normal to have really bad AF's during this whole process. I found that some were really light, while others were really heavy. This last one after the biopsy was really heavy, OUCH!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Ali - I got 25 eggs with my last 2 cycles but about 10 -16 were mature each time. I'm hoping with this new protocol that maybe I get more mature but less retrieved. IMO I would rather have 7 retrieved, 7 mature and then have a good amount make it to day 5 Just hoping for the best here! I bet you're happy you're feeling better today! Have a good time at your acupuncture. I've been wanting to try it but my schedule is already kind of crazy, I don't know how much more I can add on.

 

[MoBaby]

Ali: Yes, will discuss with them for sure. I need some more investigation and hopefully we can start that this week. I can't do CD3 bloodwork until my next AF b/c I will be CD 8 at my consult. If AF would have just waited a little longer.

Ash your AFC sounds great! My last AFC was like 41 and I was like I want to do a cycle now! I hope its at least 20ish with my next cycle.

 

[Mells54]

Ash, sounds good!

Ali, so glad you're feeling better.

Mo, don't you feel so much better after you make these kinds of decisions? Good luck with the new RE.

 

[sekky]

Hello ladies.

Ash glad you are actually getting started. Hoping your blood work comes back ok.

Ali hoping your side effects disappear soon. I have never used lupron so I wouldn't know sweetie.

 

[sekky]

Mo I have to admit you've made a good decision. Hoping it brings you all the luck you need.

Edamame any news from your end? How is your mum and has she had her X-ray yet?

 

[alicatt]

Thanks all..

I think I spoke too soon. My temples are aching on the bright side, my lining looks awesome, its 7.8mm and that is pretty good for day 8 of estrogen. So I think we are on track for a good lining this time I also talked to my FS about the pain in my head and he gave me a prescription for percocet. So maybe I won't be in so much pain tonight! I won't be able to take it during the day (while at work) but I will at least get some relief at night. That is going to make the next few days much easier. My FS said that it is probably from the IVIg and should go away in the next 2-4 days. FX'd it does!

Mo - there are some tests they can do now, like all the autoimmune and clotting tests, and AMH can be done at any point in the cycle. Plus if you decide to check NK cells, I'd do that sooner than later as that test takes about 1.5-2 weeks to come back. I'm really excited that you are getting a second opinion, even if they come to the same conclusions as your first FS, it is always good to affirm that you are doing the right thing. Or conversely if they find something that could be causing the issue, then you'll be set on the right path! Can't wait to hear how things go!!!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Thanks ladies!

I got the call and we're all set. Starting tonight!

ali - yay for a good looking lining! Sorry to hear you're still in pain but happy your doctor prescribed you something so you can get some rest.

 

[alicatt]

Thanks ladies!

I got the call and we're all set. Starting tonight!

ali - yay for a good looking lining! Sorry to hear you're still in pain but happy your doctor prescribed you something so you can get some rest.

YAY! So you are starting today, do you know when ER/ET might be?

 

[Turkey16]

Thanks all..

I think I spoke too soon. My temples are aching on the bright side, my lining looks awesome, its 7.8mm and that is pretty good for day 8 of estrogen. So I think we are on track for a good lining this time I also talked to my FS about the pain in my head and he gave me a prescription for percocet. So maybe I won't be in so much pain tonight! I won't be able to take it during the day (while at work) but I will at least get some relief at night. That is going to make the next few days much easier. My FS said that it is probably from the IVIg and should go away in the next 2-4 days. FX'd it does!

Mo - there are some tests they can do now, like all the autoimmune and clotting tests, and AMH can be done at any point in the cycle. Plus if you decide to check NK cells, I'd do that sooner than later as that test takes about 1.5-2 weeks to come back. I'm really excited that you are getting a second opinion, even if they come to the same conclusions as your first FS, it is always good to affirm that you are doing the right thing. Or conversely if they find something that could be causing the issue, then you'll be set on the right path! Can't wait to hear how things go!!!

Great News Ali!! Everything is coming together nicely!!! And Percoset?? Don't get too used to that!!! Before you know it, anything but Tylenol will be off limits!!! Can't wait to hear how things go from here!!

 

[Turkey16]

Thanks ladies!

I got the call and we're all set. Starting tonight!

ali - yay for a good looking lining! Sorry to hear you're still in pain but happy your doctor prescribed you something so you can get some rest.

WOOOOOOOOT!!!! That's great news Ash!!! You'll be a pro in no time!!

 

[MoBaby]

Turkey do you have your scan today?

 

[ashknowsbest]

Ali - Well they said just count 12 days from now so May 18th should be trigger day, May 20th should be ER and then transfer I'm guessing would be May 25th OTD would be 6/8

turkey - thanks How did your scan go? I thought it was today.

 

[alicatt]

Ali - Well they said just count 12 days from now so May 18th should be trigger day, May 20th should be ER and then transfer I'm guessing would be May 25th OTD would be 6/8

turkey - thanks How did your scan go? I thought it was today.

Exciting! It will be here before you know it

 

[alicatt]

Thanks all..

I think I spoke too soon. My temples are aching on the bright side, my lining looks awesome, its 7.8mm and that is pretty good for day 8 of estrogen. So I think we are on track for a good lining this time I also talked to my FS about the pain in my head and he gave me a prescription for percocet. So maybe I won't be in so much pain tonight! I won't be able to take it during the day (while at work) but I will at least get some relief at night. That is going to make the next few days much easier. My FS said that it is probably from the IVIg and should go away in the next 2-4 days. FX'd it does!

Mo - there are some tests they can do now, like all the autoimmune and clotting tests, and AMH can be done at any point in the cycle. Plus if you decide to check NK cells, I'd do that sooner than later as that test takes about 1.5-2 weeks to come back. I'm really excited that you are getting a second opinion, even if they come to the same conclusions as your first FS, it is always good to affirm that you are doing the right thing. Or conversely if they find something that could be causing the issue, then you'll be set on the right path! Can't wait to hear how things go!!!

Great News Ali!! Everything is coming together nicely!!! And Percoset?? Don't get too used to that!!! Before you know it, anything but Tylenol will be off limits!!! Can't wait to hear how things go from here!!

I know.. nothing but tylenol when preggers, but for now the FS would rather me be calm and pain free then stressed out and in pain. I like that approach! Then once transfer happens, no more!

 

[sekky]

Ali - Well they said just count 12 days from now so May 18th should be trigger day, May 20th should be ER and then transfer I'm guessing would be May 25th OTD would be 6/8

for starting ash.

Turkey - how did your scan go?

Ali for a good lining

Sandy - how are you buddy?

 

[Turkey16]

Turkey do you have your scan today?

Nope....tomorrow at 7:15. They changed it from my usual Monday slot so I could see my regular doctor...getting more & more nervous as the day goes on. I've been staying positive all week, but at the same time I'm trying to prepare myself for whatever news we get tomorrow. Thanks so much to all of you ladies for your support...xoxo

 

[alicatt]

Turkey do you have your scan today?

Nope....tomorrow at 7:15. They changed it from my usual Monday slot so I could see my regular doctor...getting more & more nervous as the day goes on. I've been staying positive all week, but at the same time I'm trying to prepare myself for whatever news we get tomorrow. Thanks so much to all of you ladies for your support...xoxo

Best of luck with things tomorrow. FX'd that you see a nice strong HB!!

 

[ashknowsbest]

turkey - good luck at your scan tomorrow! I'll keep my FX'd and make sure you keep that PMA!

ali - You said that you had a cycle where you didn't get frosties or you got bad quality embryos and then for the second you got frosties and you started taking viatmins. Did your doctor change your protocol for the 2nd cycle or was it the same protocol as the first?