anyone over 35 going for fertility treatments this year? IUI, IVF etc

[GreenFingers]

Oh wonderful, very very positive, yeah for acupuncture x x

 

[Hopefulmom12]

hi everyone! been so busy, no time to come on here
just had acupuncture for the first time with a woman who has lots of experience with fertility so Im so excited. she is going to calm my body down for the FET, will be going 2x a week and the day before and after the blast transfer. she said that if your nervous system is weakened (from a variety of factors) then it will not be successful at getting pregnant. she said she has seen lots of people who fail on the fresh cycle due to the stress on the body from the medications and have success on the frozen.
gotta run, catch up soon

Good news on the acupuncture. I have used it for sports injuries and love it. It can do wonders. I hope it helps you.

 

[Hopefulmom12]

I need a bit of feedback please. I have been doing clomid and injections for an IUI. This cycle I seem to have lots of follicles at least ten on my right side and I think a similar amount on my left side. I know that a number of them are the right size - 19, 18, 21, 22. The nurse told me to buy more bravelle but last night the clinic called to say that I was to do the trigger (ovidrel) and then come to see the doctor today at 1pm.

No mention of my IUI nor anything else. I have a feeling that I might have too many follicles now. If I have done the trigger can the cycle be moved to IVF? I know that sometimes IUI's can be converted but I don't know when.

Needless to say I have been running it through my mind all night.

Thanks ladies!

Sorry that I do not have any advice! What did the dr eventually recommend/do?

The doctor was great and gave us a few options including going ahead with the IUI, converting to IVF, reducing the follicles or cancelling the cycle. We chose the IVF route and did the retrieval this morning. I was happy not to have lost the cycle and they retrieved a total of 16. Now to wait for news tomorrow on the fertilization. ET is booked for Thursday.

 

[GreenFingers]

Oh wow, great numbers, 16 eggs...good luck to you and let us know how many fertilise x x

 

[crystal443]

Hopefulmom-good luck and 16 are great numbers

Sarah- Acupunture can really help with implantation..I picked up a leaflet from FS office and it says it can improve your chances up to 60% if you have acupunture along with IVF Anything helps that's for sure, but I really think you'll be successful this time.

 

[crystal443]

Greenie- how are you doing? 10 weeks, you're almost in the second trimester!!!

 

[danni2kids]

Hi Ladies, im a little confused maybe one of you could clarify for me. The receptionist told me the the other day i would have to call in with CD1 which was Saturday, so i called in this morning to let her know and she said i would need a scan in 2 weeks to see if i was ovulating i explained i wasn't starting until after my hestroscopy (spelling?) in Feb. She then said it was up to me whether i wanted to have the scans done!!! Apparently its to track my cycles to see when or if i ovulate?? I told her i wanted to go head with it, i guess then they maybe able to gather more info on what my body is doing!!!

 

[crystal443]

Hi Danni, the test you're having in Feb is to see if your tubes are blocked and your scans are to see if your ovulating so it won't matter if they scan now or in Feb because you'll still ovulate regardless if your tubes are open or blocked...did that make sense?lol

 

[danni2kids]

Hi Danni, the test you're having in Feb is to see if your tubes are blocked and your scans are to see if your ovulating so it won't matter if they scan now or in Feb because you'll still ovulate regardless if your tubes are open or blocked...did that make sense?lol

Hi Crystal, the procedure im having is to have a polyp removed im just not sure of the spelling LOL! So should i have the scans done now or wait until after my surgery? Is it pointless to do them now?

 

[GreenFingers]

Greenie- how are you doing? 10 weeks, you're almost in the second trimester!!!

Hi Crystal...I'm doing really well. I had a 10 week scan last week and all is good. I'm 11 weeks today, I just can't believe it.

How are you? Are you feeling positive and ready to give it another go in Jan? Not long now....I have everything crossed for you

 

[Hopefulmom12]

I know that many of you take the CoQ10 - I have been taking it but want to know if I should stop after my ET? Is it just for pre-conception?

I got word today that I had 9 eggs fertilise. So I am excited to see what awaits me on Thursday.

 

[NorthStar]

In a natural cycle it is taken every day, and stopped at BFP as there's not much information on safety once pg.

 

[Hopefulmom12]

In a natural cycle it is taken every day, and stopped at BFP as there's not much information on safety once pg.

Thanks NorthStar! Much appreciated.

 

[NorthStar]

No probs, and best of luck to your little embies

 

[sarahincanada]

In a natural cycle it is taken every day, and stopped at BFP as there's not much information on safety once pg.

yes thats my belief too

Hopefulmom12 good luck

 

[crystal443]

Good Luck Hopeful!!! You might get a great Christmas pressie this year !!!

 

[35_Smiling]

Evening Ladies, anyone know what else I can take to boost my progesterone? I am taking extra Vitamins D (10,000mg). Any other vitamins I can take along with prenatals. Thanks.

 

[crystal443]

Hi 35 I was wondering how your doing, glad your back Not sure what else you can take to help with pregesterone..I'm sure some of the other ladies can help answer that though.

 

[constancev18]

I need a bit of feedback please. I have been doing clomid and injections for an IUI. This cycle I seem to have lots of follicles at least ten on my right side and I think a similar amount on my left side. I know that a number of them are the right size - 19, 18, 21, 22. The nurse told me to buy more bravelle but last night the clinic called to say that I was to do the trigger (ovidrel) and then come to see the doctor today at 1pm.

No mention of my IUI nor anything else. I have a feeling that I might have too many follicles now. If I have done the trigger can the cycle be moved to IVF? I know that sometimes IUI's can be converted but I don't know when.

Needless to say I have been running it through my mind all night.

Thanks ladies!

Sorry that I do not have any advice! What did the dr eventually recommend/do?

The doctor was great and gave us a few options including going ahead with the IUI, converting to IVF, reducing the follicles or cancelling the cycle. We chose the IVF route and did the retrieval this morning. I was happy not to have lost the cycle and they retrieved a total of 16. Now to wait for news tomorrow on the fertilization. ET is booked for Thursday.

Great numbers, Hopefulmom. Fx'd for Thursday!

 

[readyformore]

Evening Ladies, anyone know what else I can take to boost my progesterone? I am taking extra Vitamins D (10,000mg). Any other vitamins I can take along with prenatals. Thanks.

I'm not sure about vitamins, but your doc can prescribe you vaginal suppositories. I have used crinone recently. You take it after Ov until AF.