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

[Mells54]

Mells- You're almost 20 weeks!! How exciting

I figure with twins coming a little early I'm already half way there! Time is going more quickly now. I have a level 3 scan with fetal echocardiogram on the 6th. If that looks good the periontologist should release me completely to my OB!!!

Oh thats great news! I already considered myself 1/2 there when I hit 17 weeks. Especially the minute I had cervix issues. The doctors are really hoping I make it to 32-34 weeks. I have hope though

It seems like your docs are really proactive and good listeners. I'm sure you will have an uneventful pregnancy from here on out!

 

[alicatt]

L4! Great pictures!!!

Blue Bell.. how are things going? I saw your question but it's been a few days and now I can't remember what I was going to write! I think I already have pregnancy brain! When is your ER?

Lucie.. I'm rooting for you! That was a great increase! When is your next beta? Glad you have stopped bleeding dark spotting is old blood so that is good!

AFM.. they upped my dose to 5 vials of bravelle and 5 vials of menopur for the next 2 days. I'm not sure why? I had 12 great looking follicles between 7-9mm. I guess they want more? My lining is suspect at 8mm but it doesn't have a triple line like I've seen in the past I think we may have to scrap the transfer with this cycle unless if improves. That also means not testing or transferring my frozen embryos. I've only been stimming for 6 days and usually I stim for 12 so hopefully things will turn around in the coming days. Right now I'm amazed at the feeling I have of my ovaries, I can feel them at work, it's not really cramping it's more of a swollen feeling, of an energy thing, I'm very aware of them. I've been using the hearing pad the past few days, and I think it's helping! Oh and I did sign up for the health coach, but opted to start on it after transfer, and work on eating healthily for 2! She is going to help me with few pointers between now and then. I just didn't see how I could start a regimented diet with working 10+ hours, and hours at the FS office and being exhausted from the meds. Not to mention the anxiety about the results of PGD! I put my foot down and said I needed baby steps the next few weeks. Help me with little things I can do but don't overwhelm me!

 

[alicatt]

Morning Ladies!

How are you all doing? Lucie? Any news?

AFM.. First scan.. I am not sure how to feel about it? I had 14 follicles that he could measure, but they were all still really tiny. The largest was 4.6mm. I have only stimmed for 3 days so far (today is day 4). I'm not sure I've gone in so early for a scan before, is this OK? Shouldn't they be further along? Any thoughts ladies?

Hey Ali, I wouldn't stress. I went for a scan today on my 6th day of menopur. He only gave me measurements for 4 follicles on my right side and they were about 6.8mm. Said there were smaller ones on the left and the right which he didn't measure. I have to increase my dose from 150 to 225 and not back for another scan until Monday of next week. I think it is very early for you to be scanned and wouldn't read too much into it. I asked the nurse if I should be concerned and she was happy we had plenty of time yet for the follicles to grow. I am a bit concerned about increasing my dose as I have a high AMH and at risk of OHSS. However, I have never had large numbers of eggs in previous cycles so who knows! I am really trying not to over analyse things!! How are you feeling otherwise?

I decided to find your post.. so I could properly respond.

Yes they upped my dose too. I'm surprised you aren't using gonal f or bravelle? That is what helps multiple follicles develop. Menopur is what helps them grow. I start on a combo of bravelle and menopur then move to straight menopur once we get a good number of follicles.

If you have about 8-10 follies, I doubt you'll have an issue with OHSS. It's typically found in women that have 20+ follicles. Also your estrogen has to be really high, like above 4000 at trigger. Hopefully you have some great follies come Monday!

 

[~Brandy~]

L4! Great pictures!!!

Blue Bell.. how are things going? I saw your question but it's been a few days and now I can't remember what I was going to write! I think I already have pregnancy brain! When is your ER?

Lucie.. I'm rooting for you! That was a great increase! When is your next beta? Glad you have stopped bleeding dark spotting is old blood so that is good!

AFM.. they upped my dose to 5 vials of bravelle and 5 vials of menopur for the next 2 days. I'm not sure why? I had 12 great looking follicles between 7-9mm. I guess they want more? My lining is suspect at 8mm but it doesn't have a triple line like I've seen in the past I think we may have to scrap the transfer with this cycle unless if improves. That also means not testing or transferring my frozen embryos. I've only been stimming for 6 days and usually I stim for 12 so hopefully things will turn around in the coming days. Right now I'm amazed at the feeling I have of my ovaries, I can feel them at work, it's not really cramping it's more of a swollen feeling, of an energy thing, I'm very aware of them. I've been using the hearing pad the past few days, and I think it's helping! Oh and I did sign up for the health coach, but opted to start on it after transfer, and work on eating healthily for 2! She is going to help me with few pointers between now and then. I just didn't see how I could start a regimented diet with working 10+ hours, and hours at the FS office and being exhausted from the meds. Not to mention the anxiety about the results of PGD! I put my foot down and said I needed baby steps the next few weeks. Help me with little things I can do but don't overwhelm me!

I think thats a good idea with the health coach.

As for your lining 8MM on day 6 of stims is good I bet you will get that triple stripe soon! Rooting for you

 

[alicatt]

L4! Great pictures!!!

Blue Bell.. how are things going? I saw your question but it's been a few days and now I can't remember what I was going to write! I think I already have pregnancy brain! When is your ER?

Lucie.. I'm rooting for you! That was a great increase! When is your next beta? Glad you have stopped bleeding dark spotting is old blood so that is good!

AFM.. they upped my dose to 5 vials of bravelle and 5 vials of menopur for the next 2 days. I'm not sure why? I had 12 great looking follicles between 7-9mm. I guess they want more? My lining is suspect at 8mm but it doesn't have a triple line like I've seen in the past I think we may have to scrap the transfer with this cycle unless if improves. That also means not testing or transferring my frozen embryos. I've only been stimming for 6 days and usually I stim for 12 so hopefully things will turn around in the coming days. Right now I'm amazed at the feeling I have of my ovaries, I can feel them at work, it's not really cramping it's more of a swollen feeling, of an energy thing, I'm very aware of them. I've been using the hearing pad the past few days, and I think it's helping! Oh and I did sign up for the health coach, but opted to start on it after transfer, and work on eating healthily for 2! She is going to help me with few pointers between now and then. I just didn't see how I could start a regimented diet with working 10+ hours, and hours at the FS office and being exhausted from the meds. Not to mention the anxiety about the results of PGD! I put my foot down and said I needed baby steps the next few weeks. Help me with little things I can do but don't overwhelm me!

I think thats a good idea with the health coach.

As for your lining 8MM on day 6 of stims is good I bet you will get that triple stripe soon! Rooting for you

Thanks! I hope so! In prior cycles I've had it from the beginning!

 

[MoBaby]

ugh my response was erased lol.

ali: you can still test the embryos and freeze them all and do a fet. but i bet your lining will catch up and be beautiful by collection day some clinics only do genetic testing then transfer in a frozen cycle. Im sure all will work out great!

 

[alicatt]

ugh my response was erased lol.

ali: you can still test the embryos and freeze them all and do a fet. but i bet your lining will catch up and be beautiful by collection day some clinics only do genetic testing then transfer in a frozen cycle. Im sure all will work out great!

Hopefully you are right about the lining, otherwise my US this morning was good of at least I thought it was good. We are testing the 2 frozen embryos I have left and all the fresh ones. I have been told it's not recommended to refreeze the frozen embryos so if either of them are normal we'll have to transfer them. I'm thinking if the lining doesn't look good I won't test them and will only test the fresh ones and then freeze them for a FET. We'll see what it looks like on Friday! My estrogen is only at 160 today, it's got a LONG way to go!

 

[MoBaby]

One of the embryos I transferred had been refrozen it could very well be the baby inhale on board now!! They couldn't tell from the pic which was which.

5 vials of menopur and bravelle much be a fortune a day!! That's a box of each right?

 

[alicatt]

One of the embryos I transferred had been refrozen it could very well be the baby inhale on board now!! They couldn't tell from the pic which was which.

5 vials of menopur and bravelle much be a fortune a day!! That's a box of each right?

Wow, really? That is amazing. The reason I think they are hesitating to refreeze is that these were the worst embryos I had, still good enough to freeze but maybe not good enough to survive a refreeze and thaw? I'm trying not to over analyze it too much and will do what makes the most sense depending of my lining and the number of day 5 blasts I have to test. Hopefully all will work out!

Yes it's a fortune, luckily I bought my meds in Israel and bravelle was $23 a vial and menopur was $37 a vial, much better than US prices. My meds total was $3300. Then they gave me 5% off and free shipping since I had a big order. It would have been over $6500 if I'd bought from Freedom.

 

[Sweetness_87]

Lucie- try not to worry about bleeding ( I know I did though) I can vouch that I have had every color of blood bright dark and brown even with clots. And all turned out to be fine :-Ali- I pray that everything turns out good and u have a triple linining etc
Everyone else. Hope your fdoing great

 

[Lucie73821]

Ali I agree with the other ladies, I'm sure your lining will catch up. I stimmed for 12 days both of my last cycles. It wasn't until the final scan I had 2 days before er this time that the dr said I had the triple lining.

I don't go for another beta until Tuesday. . It seems so very far away!

 

[alicatt]

Ali I agree with the other ladies, I'm sure your lining will catch up. I stimmed for 12 days both of my last cycles. It wasn't until the final scan I had 2 days before er this time that the dr said I had the triple lining.

I don't go for another beta until Tuesday. . It seems so very far away!

Oh ok! I hope you are right about the lining!

I hope you get a fantastic beta on Tuesday

 

[Sandy83]

Morning Ladies

Lucie, great news on yesterdays beta, like the others have said its all about the progression, fx'd for next tuesday hope the wait doesn't drag too much

Ali, I think everything looks good so far and I'm sure everything will be fine

Hope all you other ladies are doing well

AFM, it's WTF appt today xx

 

[Em260]

Lucie - great news yay!! I agree with the others it's the progression of the numbers not the actual number that matters. Keeping fingers crossed for you!

Ali - it's so early I'm sure your lining will catch up soon. 6 days of stims down means you're halfway there!

 

[Em260]

Sandy - good luck today!!

 

[L4hope]

Ali I agree with other ladies, I'm sure your lining will beef up over the next week. That's great you could get the meds cheaper. It sure is painful purchasing them that's for sure!

Sandy can't wait to hear your plan for your next cycle!

Lucie I'm glad to hear your numbers tripled! Very promising! Too bad they couldn't get you in for another beta sooner. Hopefully you can keep yourself busy over the weekend to pass the time. Ill be thinking good growing thoughts for your little bean.

 

[Sandy83]

Well ladies a bit disappointed with the wtf appt! Basically if I go ahead with my next cycle with them they will not be doing anything different and no test etc as they don't do them at the clinic!!!!!! So frustrated at the moment as after 4 transfers and not one of them taking at all there has to be something wrong.

Anyway going forward in going to do my last funded cycle with them in January but in the meantime look for a private clinic to get a consultation to see what they think.

Feeling deflated at the moment can't even talk about it at the moment without breaking down and thinking is there any hope for us xx

 

[Sandy83]

Sorry phone posted twice x

 

[alicatt]

Well ladies a bit disappointed with the wtf appt! Basically if I go ahead with my next cycle with them they will not be doing anything different and no test etc as they don't do them at the clinic!!!!!! So frustrated at the moment as after 4 transfers and not one of them taking at all there has to be something wrong.

Anyway going forward in going to do my last funded cycle with them in January but in the meantime look for a private clinic to get a consultation to see what they think.

Feeling deflated at the moment can't even talk about it at the moment without breaking down and thinking is there any hope for us xx

Don't feel too deflated, I think your plan of getting a second opinion is a good one, and getting some additional testing done before your next IVF is too. What protocol are you on? How many eggs did you get? How many fertilized? How has your lining been? Have they done any additional testing or given you any additional meds for blood clotting or immunological issues? If you haven't had these types of tests done, I would look into them, as well as the endometrial scratch. Also maybe shaking up the protocol a little, if you are getting too many eggs or too few. Hang in there it isn't over yet!

 

[LotusBlossom]

Thinking about you, Sandy. I know how frustrating it can be.

I sent my referral to Walter Reed. Got the welcome packet and started the tests! We're still on track for a Mar/April cycle!