Calling all RMA Ladies (1st page updates)

[jerseygirl412]

Helena Lynn, so glad it went well!

Ash, I've already had a bajillion genetic tests done - the entire Ashkenazi jewish panel, which includes things like Fragile X and cystic fibrosis and Tay Sachs etc., and much, much more. All negative - not a carrier for anything. And there is no history on either side of genetic issues, so at this point we are not considered high risk. I think because I have already had all this testing done already, the doctor did not push us to do MORE testing. We may still get the full genetic testing done - but not before moving forward with this IVF cycle.

Jersey, we are doing ICSI because DH has 1% morph. Before I found out about the morph issue, we were undecided about ICSI - but it IS a part of the study, so you will end up having it. You should find out if the study will pay for it, or if you have to pay for it.


s for Assisted Hatching - my nurse told me that they do assisted hatching for everyone pretty much - I think it is their standard of care. It's true that assisted hatching has a higher identical twin rate, and it is entirely possible (but probably not super likely) that one or both embryos will split into identical twins. I didn't ask about the frequency of this occuring, but I think it is pretty low. I did ask today about the success rates of IVF with CCS tested embryos and was told it increases your chances by about 10%. Specifically, if they end up putting back 2 genetically normal embies, the pregnancy rate is 70-80%, and if they put back one (if you only have one blast to transfer), it's 60-70%. I was also told that the rate of twins with the transfer of 2 CCS tested embies is 50%.

Are you READY for twins??!!

LOL I guess I'm ready for anything at this point

How about you??? I guess we're at a 50/50 change for

 

[DaisyQ]

I know - it's cookoo!

 

[DaisyQ]

So had my baseline US and blood work today. Lining looks good (thin), and I will be starting injections tonight. Just waiting for my bloodwork to come back and to get a call from the nurse with instructions.

My antral follicle count is less than I had hoped for - 11 (5 on one side, six on the other). I really, really hope the number of follicles goes up. Does this number go up once you start taking meds?? I need at least 8 mature eggs to be retrieved to be eligible for the study I was hoping to participate in. Fx.

 

[marie44]

Daisy - 11 eggs is pretty good. The meds may add a few more but you'll probably end up with more than 10. My dr says his goal is always around a dozen. I wanted 20-30 like i've seen some girls get but there could be more risks and a longer recovery time so probably not worth it.

Helena - his SA seems pretty good. If he is on fertilaid for men, that's probably enough. He should try not to drink or smoke too much or at all and eat healthy. There usually isn't dramatic results with men but every little bit helps.

Jersey - having twins is so exciting so if it happens to you, you will be doubly blessed. Our rates were 60% singletons & 25% twins with 2 embies transferred. We didn't do any genetic testing though so that could have upped the #'s.

 

[DaisyQ]

Daisy - 11 eggs is pretty good. The meds may add a few more but you'll probably end up with more than 10. My dr says his goal is always around a dozen. I wanted 20-30 like i've seen some girls get but there could be more risks and a longer recovery time so probably not worth it.

Thanks Marie. That's reassuring to hear. I too was hoping for 20+ eggs!! I felt like for sure if you have 20 + eggs retrieved, then you've got to have decent fertilization and a bunch of embies to work with...

 

[DaisyQ]

First round of injections done. Gonal F - no biggie. Menopur - OUCH!

 

[jerseygirl412]

Marie thank you so much!! I hope to be blessed by what ever God has in store for me..twins do run in my family so we naturally had that chance if I were able to conceive without help

Daisy you are doing so well girl!! I'm still waiting for AF to show up so I can start with the bcp...

 

[DaisyQ]

Good morning ladies!

So I'm in a RMA thread on fertilitycommunity.com, and one of the ladies there just found out she is prego with TRIPS - both embies transferred stuck, and one split!! This was her fourth IVF cycle, but her first at RMA NJ. Crazy!!

 

[jchic]

HI ladies! How was everyones weekend?
Dukey! How exciting you are SOCLOSE now, you can basically taste it! You are at the finish line!

AFM -waiting for AF (should have been here Sat or Sun) and she NEEDS to come so I can have my surgery!!!! She better hurry up. WTF.

 

[ashknowsbest]

Well I'm 10 dpiui this morning and I tested and got a bfn. I'm not too surprised as it's still early but wow ... when is this going to work!?! I'm not counting myself out, but my hopes have definitely dropped.

 

[DaisyQ]

Oh ash, I'm sorry. 10 dpo is still early though. Give it a 2-3 more days.

Jchic... You are late????

 

[jerseygirl412]

HI ladies! How was everyones weekend?
Dukey! How exciting you are SOCLOSE now, you can basically taste it! You are at the finish line!

AFM -waiting for AF (should have been here Sat or Sun) and she NEEDS to come so I can have my surgery!!!! She better hurry up. WTF.

Me too Jchic waiting on AF that was supposed to be here same time as you my nurse actually called me to see if I forgot to call and report day 1...Whom ever would've thought we'd be doing an dance...


Daisy...oh wow triplets!! I've heard about the assisted hatching helping the embryo split into identical twins....makes me a little nervous

 

[jerseygirl412]

Give it a few more days Ash...don't count yourself out!!

 

[jchic]

Ash, give it a few more days

UGH, I know! I have cramps that are extremely bad and nothing. This is the ONE time I want AF to flow flow flow, LOL.

 

[DaisyQ]

Makes me nervous too, jersey! Yikes.

Doing the for you both. Unless of course it's a on the way!

 

[jchic]

Its defo not a baby for me....with these cramps, I would only assume AF at her worst or possible alien.

LOL

 

[DaisyQ]

 

[jchic]

FINALLY started slightly spotting brown. WOOHOO!

 

[DaisyQ]

Glad my worked.

 

[jchic]

Seriously. Now please go work on some other dances so we all can get prego!

PS - went to my MIL's yesterday and was bringing some brunch items outside and she says "DONT carry heavy things! You dont know if that can harm your body if you try to get pregnant"...really? seriously lady? Ugh.