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

[Blue12]

Wow blue! You had some great eggs/sperm then!!

It is interesting Mobaby because my first cycle I had 46 eggs and only 3 fertilized. I did tons of research and asked my fs to lower my doses and go for few eggs of better quality. My cycle with my daughter I got 6 eggs, all fertilized and had my daughter. And then this cycle even lower dose and less eggs and more success. Not sure if this is the case for most people but it did work for us. We also did icsi because of sperm issues - so they are definitely not "perfect" situation so you never know how less than perfect eggs/sperm can still lead to pregnancy.

 

[alicatt]

Some of the follicles could have been empty though even though there were 14-15.

They were all 17-19mm at trigger so I'm at a loss. Where did the other 6-7 eggs go?

 

[holdontohope]

Ali- so are you going to ovulate the other eggs now?? Sorry wish I could be of more help but I am lost on this situation as well. I am glad the procedure went good though and you had no complications!! Can't wait to hear your fertilization report

 

[MoBaby]

Follicles don't mean eggs. Follicles just mean the potential for eggs. It's not uncommon to have empty follicles esp when you're considered "advanced maternal age" or Women with pcos. That could be the case. I'd ask the dr if some were empty or if they couldn't get to the rest and why. I'd be a little upset also.

 

[Sweetness_87]

Ali when we did our IVF they kept saying they saw 16-20 follies well on ER day they got 8. Not all of them had something in them from what I understood. But ended with four that were good.

 

[alicatt]

Follicles don't mean eggs. Follicles just mean the potential for eggs. It's not uncommon to have empty follicles esp when you're considered "advanced maternal age" or Women with pcos. That could be the case. I'd ask the dr if some were empty or if they couldn't get to the rest and why. I'd be a little upset also.

yes, I know, I expected that there would be some empty. He said that they couldn't manipulate my ovaries to get them all. So I think that means they left some? I always have more follicles then eggs. Last time we had about 25 follicles and got 17 eggs, this time 20 follicles and 8 eggs. But they left some inside? It makes no sense. Also last time they had to manipulate my ovary too. Just so strange!

8 eggs is still a decent haul for a woman of my age (41), especially since the embryologist said they looked good. Well 7 of 8 looked good!

I think I just need PMA, think positive and hope they all fertilize! I get the report in the morning. Fingers crossed!

 

[Bluebell bun]

Hi Ali, don't be disappointed. 8 is a good number. As for me it has been an eventful 24 hrs, and not in a good way. My blood pressure was through the roof yesterday at retrieval. I bled in theatre, dropped my blood pressure, dropped my haemoglobin and was admitted overnight. My BP has remained high and they are not happy for me to do any transfer until it is stable, so likely new yr for transfer. We got 10 eggs, 8 were suitable for injection and 6 fertilised. I spiked a temp overnight, have a collection of blood in my pelvis on scan and am home this afternoon on antibiotics. I have to start heparin for the next 2 weeks because my oestrogen levels are so high. I will make an appointment next week to see my own GP to get some BP medication. I think they will freeze on day3 or day 5 depending on progress so here's hoping we have some to freeze. I must say I don't feel fit to consider transferring this cycle and have had a real fright. I really don't know if I will put myself through any more of this if we are unsuccessful this time round. My OH got a real fright and at the end of the day there is no point in having a baby if it kills me in the process of trying. Bit of a hard reality check.

Try and stay positive Ali, I know it easier said than done.

Lucy, so sorry to hear your news. Again, it is just heartbreaking and makes you realise how risky the whole process can be when not everything goes to plan.

Hope everyone else is well and having a good weekend.

 

[alicatt]

Bluebell!! OMG! That is really scary. I hope that things continue to improve for you. I wonder what spiked your BP? Watch for bloating, or gaining more than 5 lbs a day. Those are signs of OHSS. Sounds like freezing all at day 3 or 5 is a good idea.

AFM.. I wasn't going to mention it but I had the opposite occur. My BP dropped and took a long time to come back. It was 90/45 for about 1/2 an hour after I woke up and they were all worried it wouldn't come back. Finally it popped up to 120/70 and they let me get up and dressed. I wonder if estrogen and the estrogen meds mess with our BP?

Glad you are OK Bluebell!!

 

[Bluebell bun]

Thanks Ali. I feel much better today compared with yesterday. I am going to take next week off work and concentrate on getting myself better so my body is in good shape for a new yr transfer hopefully. I was very bloated last night and uncomfortable but have slept all afternoon and feel much better.

 

[Mells54]

Feel better Bluebell! That is very scary.

 

[MoBaby]

Bluebell that's scary!! Feel better!

 

[Blue12]

Bluebell that is terrifying. I'm so sorry to hear that. I know it isn't the same but my first cycle when I had ohss so bad I felt that all this effort and risking my life wasn't worth it. When it didn't work we did decide to try again and took measures to prevent it from happening again. Hopefully this cycle works for you but if not the trauma that you have experienced right now will fade and you may be willing to try again. I know I thought I won't ever try again

 

[Em260]

Bluebell - that is so scary! I'm glad you're on the mend and were in a good place to get help.

Ali - 8 is still really good! I only ever got 8 and 9 eggs. But I know it's hard not to be disappointed when we have our hearts set on certain numbers. Fingers crossed for a great fert report today.

 

[alicatt]

Hi Ladies, well my fertility has changed drastically since my last IVF,
Of the 8 only 5 were mature and only 3 fertilized. My FS is suggesting a day 3 transfer, but said we can discuss everything tomorrow and make decisions. PGD is out the window which was the entire goal of this additional cycle! I'm feeling really deflated now, but also keeping the faith. 3 embryos are still better than 0! These little ones could be fighters and might make it to blast. So I'm just not sure what to do at this point I wonder if I'll get an update tomorrow on their status? Or maybe we just transfer all 3 on day 3? Then I still have the 2 frozen for a Hail Mary in the future.

 

[MoBaby]

I'd go for transferring all 3 on day 3.. I think that's your best shot. I would not risk taking 3 to day 5. Just my opinion. I'm glad you have 3 to work with! In so sorry your plans have changed and you can't do pgd

 

[alicatt]

I'd go for transferring all 3 on day 3.. I think that's your best shot. I would not risk taking 3 to day 5. Just my opinion. I'm glad you have 3 to work with! In so sorry your plans have changed and you can't do pgd

That's what I'm thinking too, there is something to be said for getting them back into their natural environment, hopefully they will flourish. If that is the case, ET is Tuesday! Then the dreaded waiting to see if I am pregnant! EEK!

I am a hpt nut so you know I'll be testing! I even stocked up on them a while ago! I think I bought 6-7 boxes of them

As I said, I'm going to stay positive, 3 is still a workable number!

 

[MoBaby]

You see blues situation. She had 3 and now twins and one frozen so you never know 3 is good!

 

[Blue12]

And mine were day 3 too

 

[alicatt]

And mine were day 3 too

WOW Cool! You guys give me hope!! Tuesday transfer it is, just talked to my mom, she's going to take me to transfer. She is excited, hoping that I finally give her a grand baby!

 

[Bluebell bun]

Fingers crossed for you Ali. I am waiting to hear tomorrow whether we freeze on day 3 or 5. Apparently my clinic will only let you culture to day5 if you have 5 or > embryos so sounds like you will be good to go on Tuesday. Am feeling a good bit better today although still quite uncomfortable. Will try and see my own GP tomorrow.