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

[MoBaby]

sorry about the spotting very scary. I had a ton of spotting when I was pg and it was nothing. The mc I had was unrelated to the spotting as I had stopped bleeding by that point. Could just be a small SCH or nothing at all. FX tomorrow.

 

[Turkey16]

Lots of dark brown spotting just now. Kinda worried. I mean, I know that it can be normal, but I'm 6+4 days today, which is exactly when I started miscarrying the first one. I feel concerned. Scan is tomorrow morning, so I won't call the nurse.

Here's a question that maybe someone will know -- Say I started out with twins (both blasts attaching), but one stopped growing. Would I have spotting/bleeding from that, even if the other was fine? Seems that it would just disappear without bleeding, as the other still needs the placenta & whatnot. Right?

Mercy, I had a friend that was pregnant naturally, and she started bleeding. Went to the doctor, had a scan, tests, etc. and yes that's what happened. She had twins and one miscarried. She went on and had a healthy pregnancy and her son is 10 years old now. Hang in there!

Thank you! The spotting is bright red now. but there's nothing I can do, and the scan is in the morning. Just have to sleep & wake up & go straight to clinic.

Hoping everything is ok Mercy. Get some sleep and keep your PMA. Lots of women have lots of spotting and things turn out fine. Nothing you can do until tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you and sending thoughts & prayers tomorrow. Good luck!!!

 

[Sandy83]

Mercy & Ever Good luck for the your scans today thinking of you both xx

 

[sekky]

Hello all

Mossip good luck with whatever you and DH decides

Good luck today ever and mercy.

Mercy hoping the spotting is nothing to worry about.

 

[sekky]

Ash hoping you see some good follie growth today. Good luck at your scan.

AFM my next appointment is just 48hrs away

 

[Turkey16]

Edamame-Thank you
Mells54-Thank you
MoBaby-Thank you
Sandy83-Yes I do. I go back on May 10. I hope and pray it has doubled
Ashknowsbest Thank you and I have been reading soooo many blogs about low hcg levels. But it is all up to my body now

Stay positive Angelap!! Next beta is tomorrow?? Talk to that babe and tell him/her to stay put! Rub that belly and pray! (Or send positive energy, karma...whatever works for you!). I will be thinking of you and sending thoughts & prayers!! Good Luck!

 

[Turkey16]

Hi everyone, sorry for being MIA...it's been crazy at work. Why is it always like this right before I go on vacation???

Edamame, I'm so sorry to hear about your chemical A break sounds good. Doing those tests will be reassuring and I hope they'll give you the answers you need to make your decision on the next course of action.

Angel, hang on tight for a little while more. Fx'd for your test this Fri.

Turkey, such great news about the HR! Sigh...I can't wait to hear one of my own soon

First, GL for your transfer! Would you know if it's ok to do acupuncture after the transfer? I've been doing it before, but I'm so worried about any negative effects post transfer.

Mo, I'm copying your list of questions to a Word document right now for future use

Ali, sorry that you're feeling unwell. Drink plenty of fluids!

Hope everyone else is doing well! AFM, nothing much to report. I think I have some nuclear levels of progesterone in my body - my breasts hurt even when walking down the stairs! Can't imagine going down hundreds of steps at the temples in Kyoto! And oh...the constipation...thank goodness for Lactus!

Enjoy your trip Anxiously!!! Things are sounding good!!!

 

[ashknowsbest]

anxiously - have fun on your vacation! Hopefully you get GREAT news when you get back!

mercy and ever - I will be thinking of you girls today Let us know what happens.

sekky - yay for your next appointment! It'll be here before you know it

 

[Turkey16]

Angel, I'm so sorry to hear that.

sekky- thanks for asking, she had the follow-up x-rays yesterday, as well as a CT scan to get a better look at one piece that was sticking out a little- no surgery required!! So glad it turned out that way. She's not supposed to use it at all for another week, and after Sunday can start moving it around a little more. But no lifting anything over a pound, and no driving, for six weeks. But still better than surgery!

Had our WTF meeting with the doctor today. We've decided to do chromosome testing on DH and me, and also test me for immune issues, blood clotting issues, and thyroid antibodies. If we do another full IVF, we'll do genetic testing on the embryos. But we still need to decide whether to do that or use the last two frosties. I think I mentioned my mom has offered to lend us the money to do that, but DH and I both need a break for a cycle or two before making any other decisions.

Edamame...I'm so sorry things turned out the way they did, but it seems like you have the right attitude. It will work eventually, you just have to figure out what step to take next that is right for you and DH. It seems like you're on your way to figuring it all out, and taking a break to clear your mind and give your bod a rest is such a great idea...I took 6 months off before doing this IVF cycle, and it was so scary b/c I'm no spring chicken, but once I decided to take that break it was such a relief! It really helped set the course for how we wanted to approach IVF, and it gave us so much energy and determination. I think you have the right attitude and I have a really good feeling about what's coming around the bend for you! Hope mom's (or MIL??) is good too! xo

 

[Turkey16]

I am compling a list of questions to ask at my consult. Can you ladies (Alicatt!) help me add questions I may be forgetting?? I havent had to do this before and I have learned all this stuff over the past 2 years with my current RE. I am scared of the new consult! I hope he has a solution and doesnt say we are hopeless

Spoiler

IVF questions:

1) Protocol. I responded best to the microdose protocol. In all cycles estrogen was noted to be low after stimming for a few days. Estrogen does respond appropriately but I feel like it should be higher initially. Can we do something to increase the low estrogen? Is this affecting egg quality? We always end up with a good amount of mature eggs. I usually see a good deal of growth after stimming for 5-6 days.
- I feel like the BCP over-suppress me. Can we avoid birthcontrol pills?

-How can we ensure more blasts on day 5?

2) Miscarriage. Is there any more testing that needs to be done? I feel like something is missing and we need to find out what that is. Do you only recommend genetic testing on the embryos even though we both have normal karotypes/genetics?
- Immune testing?
- Clotting testing?
- Uterine biopsy?

3) Sperm.

-Can we use ejaculated sperm as we have been in the past. We have had enough sperm per sample to fertilize all the eggs. We have a back up supply at current RE. We can leave back-up sample if needed. Current RE was okay with this and we used fresh ejaculated sperm for all 3 IVF cycles.
- Is the sperm the reason for the miscarriages/failed cycles?
-Do you recommend donor sperm?
- Who can we see as a second opinion at a urologist. We were not very satisfied with the current urologist. We are not willing to undergo testicular sperm extraction at this time. Are there any further testing that DH needs to have? He has not had an ultrasound. Bloodwork revels only slightly elevated FSH with low testosterone. Should we see an endocrinologist?
-Testicular torsion/hernia repair: is this most likely the cause for the oligospermia?
- Repeat SA

4) Embryologist/lab:
-What methods does the lab use to freeze/thaw.
- Who is the embryologist? Is there more than one embryologist who work with the IVF lab?
-What is the success rate of thawing embryos?
- What percentage per patient do you see blast rate with your lab on average?

5) Success rate. What is your success rate? I have seen SART but want to know personally your success rate. Success rate in cases like ours?

6) Do you think I can be successful at another full round of IVF? Should I transfer the frozen embryos first before looking into other options?

7) Should we consider IUI with donor sperm vs IVF?

8) My uterus.
-Do you see any reason why I can't carry a baby with my uterus? Current RE says uterus should not be an issue. Is this the reason why I can't stay pregnant? Current RE says blood flow is perfect to uterus and size is relatively normal compared to someone with a normal uterus.
-Do I need a HSG. Would prefer not to do this. Have had multiple saline sonograms. Most recent March 25th, 2013.
-How many embryos would you be willing to transfer with UU. We have transferred 2 with each fresh IVF and 1 with each FET. Can we transfer more since I have had multiple failed cycles or would that be too much of a risk?

MoBaby...you're questions ROCK! I am so impressed. You are a force to be reckoned with!!! Can't wait to hear how your appointment goes!!!

 

[Turkey16]

Ever...thinking of you today and hoping for a miracle! Sending love and prayers and thoughts and good vibes and baby dust and anything else that might come in handy. Crossing fingers, toes and anything else I can manage to cross...good luck! xo

 

[Turkey16]

anxiously - have fun on your vacation! Hopefully you get GREAT news when you get back!

mercy and ever - I will be thinking of you girls today Let us know what happens.

sekky - yay for your next appointment! It'll be here before you know it

Ash...you have a scan today??? Can't wait to hear how things are looking!!!! I'm guessing you've got the hang of the new meds??

 

[ashknowsbest]

Turkey - yehp first scan today I'm excited! I definitely got the hang of the meds. Pretty easy peasy.

 

[everhopeful]

Hi all - sadly still nothing in sac so d&c scheduled for next week. Think deep down I already knew so I'm not too bad. Grieved this loss last week really!
Will still check up on you all and am routing everyone on!!

Xx

 

[Em260]

Ever and Mercy - good luck today! Thinking of you both and hope you get great news!

Mo - good luck at your consult today!

Ash - lots of luck at your scan today!

First - yay transfer today!! Hope everything goes well!

 

[Em260]

Hi all - sadly still nothing in sac so d&c scheduled for next week. Think deep down I already knew so I'm not too bad. Grieved this loss last week really!
Will still check up on you all and am routing everyone on!!

Xx

Oh no Ever I'm so sorry My heart goes out to you. Wish I could give you a big hug right now.

 

[ashknowsbest]

Em - thanks! How are you doing?

Ever - I'm so sorry.

First - good luck at your transfer let us know how it goes.

 

[Turkey16]

Hi all - sadly still nothing in sac so d&c scheduled for next week. Think deep down I already knew so I'm not too bad. Grieved this loss last week really!
Will still check up on you all and am routing everyone on!!

Xx

Sorry ever....

 

[Turkey16]

Ever and Mercy - good luck today! Thinking of you both and hope you get great news!

Mo - good luck at your consult today!

Ash - lots of luck at your scan today!

First - yay transfer today!! Hope everything goes well!

Didn't realize today was transfer day First!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!

 

[Mells54]

Sorry Ever!