Calling all RMA Ladies (1st page updates)

[jchic]

Question about IVF - so they place the blastocysts in your uterus right? So does the egg need to implant or is it basically implanted already?

 

[DaisyQ]

Blastocyst still need to implant, but it's ready to..

 

[jchic]

So its close enough where they make it a simple little trip for the egg or what?

 

[BlueStorm]

Blue, that's exactly where I'm at, mentally/emotionally. We keep escalating treatment, so if IVF doesn't work, I'll be at a loss. But if round one doesn't work, I"m going to switch to RMA NJ - I have my appointment with Dr. Morris in 2 weeks.

It does help to have a plan so you know what the next step will be just incase it doesn't work the first time

I'm wondering why dr. kim would suggest iui to us before we see how ohs swimmers are. Did anyone do injectables plus timed intercourse before going onto iui??

Not sure, I thought a SA was normal protocol for initial testing unless maybe he had one done in the past?

So I thought I got my period yesterday but that was just spotting .. she showed up this morning right on time so I called RMA NY and I go in for my CD 3 bloodwork on Saturday and then start taking clomid, yay!

Yay! I hate not knowing if it's spotting or day 1. I spot alot before my period so I really have a hard time trying to figure out when to call. I always get so anxious that I am waiting to long and will screw up the cycle.

 

[Helena_]

He hasnt had one yet. I wont be doing clomid, just objectives and iui. I'm curious to know the different rates of success for them

 

[DaisyQ]

Injectables + IUI has a higher success rate than Clomid + IUI - injectables make more eggs, and are better for your lining and egg quality.

Jchic, a blastocyst is a stage of embryo development. Once they retrieve your eggs and put them together with Dh's sperm, (or the eggs are injected with one single sperm if you are doing ICSI), the fertilized egg is an embryo. After about 5 days of development, the embryo has developed to blastocyst stage. Implantation only happens once the embryo is at blastocyst stage., whether it's through IVF or natrually. In a natural cycle, the embryo develops to blastocyst in your tubes or right around the time it arrives in your uterus. For IVF at RMA NJ, it sounds like they wait until your embryos are at blast stage before doing a transfer - they then place your blast(s) in your uterus, and they should implant within 24-48 hours I think. At RMA NJ, they perfer to do mostly blast transfers, I think because there is a higher likelihood it will stick. If an embryo can make it to blast, there is a higher chance it is a healthy embryo. Does that answer your question?

 

[jchic]

yes, thanks! I was just trying to figure out where they put the blastocyst when it reaches that stage, in the uterus, etc....that way it sticks. Thanks Dukey

 

[DaisyQ]

Yes, in your uterus! Where it's supposed to be!

 

[jchic]

I dont want them to have to overthink where they need to go, HAHAHAHAHA

 

[DaisyQ]

Haha. Nope, you just have to pray they stick is all.

 

[BlueStorm]

Diet Changes:

So when I went for my IVF consult I asked if I should be changing my diet at all leading up to IVF and my doc told me no. I was just wondering if anyone has heard anything different. It seems like a lot of the girls in my IVF thread are talking about advice they have been given by either re or acupunturist that they should be changing lots of stuff. Also what have you girls done or plan to do about having a drink leading up to IVF. When should you start to refrain. I mean I don't drink like crazy but I like my wine once in a while. Just wondering.

 

[DaisyQ]

I'm not sure either, but I'm going to ask about this too because I really want to drink 1-2 drinks a night on my vacation and drink coffee etc. I wills stop once I'm back, but I was hoping to indulge while away.

 

[Helena_]

Just got off the phone with my provider. I have no cap on the fertility meds!

 

[Helena_]

I know they have a nutritionist, so maybe you can give her a call? My nurse sent me some information about it. They offer free classes (or something like that) or you can make an appointment with one.

 

[ashknowsbest]

Okay, so I know this is kind of late but this is the first time I've actually got to see my OH's SA results with my own eyes, so I'm going to let you guys know the numbers and you tell me what you think okay ?!

Here it goes:

Sperm concentration 126.0 million
Concentration Motile 90 million
Percent Motile 71%

I'm pretty sure all of those are good but this is what's worrying me ...
normal sperm 7%
abnormal head 65%
abnormal midpiece 22%
abnormal tails 2%
immature tails 3%

I mean ... if normal sperm is only 7% isn't that bad?

 

[Helena_]

do you have the packet of the normal ranges?

 

[ashknowsbest]

No they didn't give me a packet or normal ranges but I did just read through the paper again and found out that they used Strict Kruger and that anything greater than or equal to 5% is good, so I'm calm now ...

 

[DaisyQ]

My husband's is only 6%. I think with his high total count, that helps offset the % normal...

 

[cheart]

Hi ladies,

So it looks like I am older than all of you...but am going through my first IVF ever and w/ RMA NJ

I am 39 and my husband is 50. We have been ttc for 5 years
Had abdominal surgery to remove very large fibroids which caused massive scar tissue and tubal blockage.

Had surgery to remove scar tissue and tubes.

DH: low morph & motility, above average count

Had my ER last Friday
6 eggs retrieved
3 mature and fertilized w/ icsi and assisted hatching
1 slow developmentally
1 an early blast (not really sure what that means)

Only one made it to cryo, pgd testing and possible FET

Waiting to see if eligible for case study to go 1 more cycle.
Insurance does not cover much...can't afford another cycle of $18,000 out of pocket.

Love my dr, but my nurse is questionable...
Not sure I am getting the information I should be getting....

Anyone else feel the same?

 

[Helena_]

welcome cheart! What office are you going to? Good luck with the case study. Sorry, I don't know much about IVF