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

[Em260]

I just called my FS office to ask if we could to PGD this late in the game, and the answer was no. I guess they don't do PGD on frozen embryos.

The nurse did say that even at my age there isn't any need to do PGD because the chormosomal testing on me and the donor was fine. I guess it would be warranted if there were issues on either side (egg or sperm), or if the quality/quantity of either were compromised. They basically said that they wouldn't suggest it for me unless I wanted a boy or a girl. So I guess I will just have to have faith in my FS, and my eggs and the man above!

Hey Ali, the testing at my clinic takes at least 24hrs to get results so there is no way to test on the fly. There is such a thing as thawing, biopsy, refreeze, thaw and transfer but I don't think most recommend it because it's pretty hard on the embryos. We did PGD testing because I have to do single embryo transfers because I have a blood clotting disorder that makes a twin pregnancy too risky. If I could transfer two embryos at a time I probably wouldn't have opted for the testing.

 

[Edamame]

Turkey I am so so sorry. I can't imagine how it would feel to get so far only to lose it. I'm glad you got through Mother's Day ok.

 

[Edamame]

Hey Ali, the testing at my clinic takes at least 24hrs to get results so there is no way to test on the fly. There is such a thing as thawing, biopsy, refreeze, thaw and transfer but I don't think most recommend it because it's pretty hard on the embryos. We did PGD testing because I have to do single embryo transfers because I have a blood clotting disorder that makes a twin pregnancy too risky. If I could transfer two embryos at a time I probably wouldn't have opted for the testing.

Em, what is your clotting disorder? My recurring pregnancy loss panel came back today, and everything was normal except I have a Factor V heterozygous mutation. Don't ask me what that means, except for some kind of clotting problem! But my doc wants me to meet with a hemotologist to see if I should be on lovenox (sp?) for any future transfers.

 

[alicatt]

Hey Ali, the testing at my clinic takes at least 24hrs to get results so there is no way to test on the fly. There is such a thing as thawing, biopsy, refreeze, thaw and transfer but I don't think most recommend it because it's pretty hard on the embryos. We did PGD testing because I have to do single embryo transfers because I have a blood clotting disorder that makes a twin pregnancy too risky. If I could transfer two embryos at a time I probably wouldn't have opted for the testing.

Em, what is your clotting disorder? My recurring pregnancy loss panel came back today, and everything was normal except I have a Factor V heterozygous mutation. Don't ask me what that means, except for some kind of clotting problem! But my doc wants me to meet with a hemotologist to see if I should be on lovenox (sp?) for any future transfers.

I don't know much about it other than 2 friends of mine have it. They didn't know they even had it during their first pregnancy, but apparently it does increase your chances of MC. Lovenox is a blood thinner that you give yourself daily to help keep clots from forming.

 

[Em260]

Em, what is your clotting disorder? My recurring pregnancy loss panel came back today, and everything was normal except I have a Factor V heterozygous mutation. Don't ask me what that means, except for some kind of clotting problem! But my doc wants me to meet with a hemotologist to see if I should be on lovenox (sp?) for any future transfers.

Edamame - I actually have two different ones, lucky me. One is MTHFR and the other is Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. I found out when I had the RPL panel after a first trimester loss at 10 weeks. Both put me at increased risk for blood clots and I have to give myself injections of Lovenox daily once I am pregnant. Clots can also form in the placenta and lead to MC.

I know a little bit about Factor V Leiden from school. It does put you at an increased risk for blood clots. The good news is that you are heterozygous which means you have inherited one copy of the mutation. If you were homozygous you would have two copies and an even higher risk of clots. You should see a hematologist and most likely you'll be like me and take Lovenox throughout pregnancy.

My hematologist wants me to start the injections as soon as I have a positive pregnancy test. Some other doctors will recommend you start before transfer, it just depends. I know it's probably a lot to take in but it's good you found out now so you can treat it

 

[Edamame]

Thanks ladies! I'm so glad to have this thread!!

 

[alicatt]

My FS mentioned adding Lovenox to my routine once I get a positive HPT. That puzzled me as I do not have any clotting issues?

Does anyone know why they might suggest it if you don't have clotting issues?

I guess I should just relax, and see if I even get pregnant. Since I've had such luck at it thus far!

 

[Babiesimready]

Mo - I think aggressive is needed at the point you and I are at with this TTC stuff. I know all of us are ready but I am so ready to be a mom and be pregnant already! I pretty much hated mother's day this year ... it's just lame.

babies - thanks for the reassurance! The going in everyday does suck but it will be worth it especially if it means I get my forever baby! Do you remember what protocol you were on? How's your pregnancy going? I can't believe you're 15 weeks already!

AFM - I did all 3 shots tonight and everything went smooth except for the ganirelix ... that needle sucks ... it seem like it's not sharp at all ... wtf? I got through it but they need to figure it out and use a sharper needle.

Yes the going in everyday can be stressful and having them poke you combined with all the scans but it is better that way especially since your e2 is really high too. If you get ohss, that will slow things down and they may not be able to transfer as planned so hang in there and stay hopeful...this is your cycle to get your baby!

I cant believe I'm 15 weeks already too but its been great so far. I've had scary days of bleeding and rushing to the ER but I'm thankful that the baby is still doing great. And btw I'm having a boy! you ladies were so helpful on this thread during my ttc period and thats why I stilll lurk everytime

I was on a Lupron protocol. Started with Bcp then about 15 days of Lupron and later started Stim meds. 250units of Menopur, 300 Follistim and I added another med that I cant rememeber the name now. by day 3 my E2 was already 1000+ so I had to reduce the menopur to 75u and the follistim to 150. I had no idea what my RE was thinking starting me off so high when I'm only 28years old.

 

[Mells54]

Oh Turkey, I'm so sad for you. But I am happy that you are willing to get back on the horse (so to speak) and try again. Good luck!

 

[Em260]

My FS mentioned adding Lovenox to my routine once I get a positive HPT. That puzzled me as I do not have any clotting issues?

Does anyone know why they might suggest it if you don't have clotting issues?

I guess I should just relax, and see if I even get pregnant. Since I've had such luck at it thus far!

I've heard of this and I think the idea is to increase blood flow. You should ask your FS though.

I'm so excited for you tomorrow!! What time is your transfer? I can't wait to get to transfer. I'm studying for finals and I can barely concentrate now so I have no idea how I'll manage when it's actually transfer time.

 

[Em260]

Babiesimready - congrats on finding out you're having a boy!!

 

[alicatt]

My FS mentioned adding Lovenox to my routine once I get a positive HPT. That puzzled me as I do not have any clotting issues?

Does anyone know why they might suggest it if you don't have clotting issues?

I guess I should just relax, and see if I even get pregnant. Since I've had such luck at it thus far!

I've heard of this and I think the idea is to increase blood flow. You should ask your FS though.

I'm so excited for you tomorrow!! What time is your transfer? I can't wait to get to transfer. I'm studying for finals and I can barely concentrate now so I have no idea how I'll manage when it's actually transfer time.

WOW.. you are in school while doing all of this? Amazing! What are you taking?

My transfer is at 11:15am EST tomorrow morning. I go in around 10:30 for acupuncture first. I'm to start drinking water on our way into the office (8oz) then another glass when I get there, and then a 3rd between acupuncture. I'll be floating away! Plus they told me to be hydrated today so I've been drinking plenty of fluids so far. I'm also taking valium 1 on the way in, another when I get there and the 3rd one right before the transfer. They want me totally relaxed! Fine with me! I don't mind the valium, I get home afterwards and all afternoon!

 

[Em260]

My FS mentioned adding Lovenox to my routine once I get a positive HPT. That puzzled me as I do not have any clotting issues?

Does anyone know why they might suggest it if you don't have clotting issues?

I guess I should just relax, and see if I even get pregnant. Since I've had such luck at it thus far!

I've heard of this and I think the idea is to increase blood flow. You should ask your FS though.

I'm so excited for you tomorrow!! What time is your transfer? I can't wait to get to transfer. I'm studying for finals and I can barely concentrate now so I have no idea how I'll manage when it's actually transfer time.

WOW.. you are in school while doing all of this? Amazing! What are you taking?

My transfer is at 11:15am EST tomorrow morning. I go in around 10:30 for acupuncture first. I'm to start drinking water on our way into the office (8oz) then another glass when I get there, and then a 3rd between acupuncture. I'll be floating away! Plus they told me to be hydrated today so I've been drinking plenty of fluids so far. I'm also taking valium 1 on the way in, another when I get there and the 3rd one right before the transfer. They want me totally relaxed! Fine with me! I don't mind the valium, I get home afterwards and all afternoon!

I'm in dental school. Hopefully I'll go on to be an orthodontist but I have get accepted into residency first fingers crossed

Ok, sounds like you have a good plan mapped out. Lots of hydration and rest and relaxation sounds perfect. I think I might try acupuncture on transfer day too

 

[2girls1baby]

I'm also taking valium 1 on the way in, another when I get there and the 3rd one right before the transfer. They want me totally relaxed! Fine with me! I don't mind the valium, I get home afterwards and all afternoon!

3 valiums?!! holy cow; I took one 10mg valium and I could barely keep my eyes open when I left the transfer. you'll definitely be stress-free for a few hours

Em, I'll pray for nice plush carpet in your uterus tomorrow!

 

[alicatt]

I'm also taking valium 1 on the way in, another when I get there and the 3rd one right before the transfer. They want me totally relaxed! Fine with me! I don't mind the valium, I get home afterwards and all afternoon!

3 valiums?!! holy cow; I took one 10mg valium and I could barely keep my eyes open when I left the transfer. you'll definitely be stress-free for a few hours

Em, I'll pray for nice plush carpet in your uterus tomorrow!

Ya.. They apparently decide how much you need by how anxious you are about each step. They give up to 5, so I guess I'm about average. The nurse was laughing at me and said, they've had worse! WHEW! Tomorrow will be nice and stress free, right now I'm a ball of nerves though! Only 1.5 hours left of work. Then I'm going to go to this art studio thing where you learn to paint an oil painting. By the end of the class we'll have a finished masterpiece! LOL. I'm hoping it keeps me busy so I can get on to tomorrow!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Wow lots of info about PGD ... we opted out of it this cycle to see if the change in protocol did us any good but if this fails we will be doing PGD next time.

Ali - I said this earlier but transfer tomorrow! It's so close! Enjoy your acu and valium!

Em - Good luck at your scan tomorrow!

AFM - I got the call from the nurse .. same meds tonight as last night ... in tomorrow morning for b/w u/s. I'll most likely be triggering tomorrow night which I'm so excited about. I'm kind of hoping for ER on Saturday but either way it's exciting!

 

[FirstTry]

PGD: my friend is 16 weeks pregnant after 4 D&Cs! They did PGD (really PGS) and found only one of 6 embryos was chromosomally normal.

PGD is when they screen for a particular disease or abnormality. Ali: this is probably what your doc/nurse was referring to when saying you and your donor tested normal. PGD is used when one or both parents carries a gene that can lead to disease, birth defect, etc.

PGS is when they make sure the embryo has the correct number of chromosomes. This is what I would be interested in, because my age indicates a higher likelihood of chromosomal abnormalities. And my genetic testing was clean.

Day 3 or day 5: my friend did a lot of research on this and chose to test on Day 3 embryos. I'm not sure of the details, but she thinks Day 3 is better.

 

[alicatt]

Wow lots of info about PGD ... we opted out of it this cycle to see if the change in protocol did us any good but if this fails we will be doing PGD next time.

Ali - I said this earlier but transfer tomorrow! It's so close! Enjoy your acu and valium!

Em - Good luck at your scan tomorrow!

AFM - I got the call from the nurse .. same meds tonight as last night ... in tomorrow morning for b/w u/s. I'll most likely be triggering tomorrow night which I'm so excited about. I'm kind of hoping for ER on Saturday but either way it's exciting!

So exciting for you too! ER on Fri/Sat!!

 

[alicatt]

PGD: my friend is 16 weeks pregnant after 4 D&Cs! They did PGD (really PGS) and found only one of 6 embryos was chromosomally normal.

PGD is when they screen for a particular disease or abnormality. Ali: this is probably what your doc/nurse was referring to when saying you and your donor tested normal. PGD is used when one or both parents carries a gene that can lead to disease, birth defect, etc.

PGS is when they make sure the embryo has the correct number of chromosomes. This is what I would be interested in, because my age indicates a higher likelihood of chromosomal abnormalities. And my genetic testing was clean.

Day 3 or day 5: my friend did a lot of research on this and chose to test on Day 3 embryos. I'm not sure of the details, but she thinks Day 3 is better.

Interesting.. that is why I wanted them to test my embryos.. I'm 40!
I guess I should have asked for PGS? I think they are the same at my FS office. It is supremely expensive.. like $4800 or something insane.

 

[sekky]

Hello ladies. So much happening here and that makes keeping up difficult.

Ali good luck with your transfer tomorrow. Glad you have everything all planned. Praying all your good preparation pays off with a BFP

Ash glad your follies are where they ought to be. YAY for trigger tomorrow night. And you get lot of mature eggies

Sandy will be hoping you start stimms on Thursday. Fx you get the green light tomorrow

Em wishing all the best with getting your residency. Hoping your lining is better than expected and your can proceed