Calling all RMA Ladies (1st page updates)

[DaisyQ]

Kins the needle in the butt is for progesterone in oil and at RMA NJ, it's given only during frozen embryo transfer cycles, not for fresh transfers. At RMA NY, they give it for fresh as well. It's really not THAT bad and totally worth it to get a baby.

Poms, good luck. You can't return the meds I'm pretty sure and I think it's illegal to sell them (but I'm sure it happens). You can try donating them to RMA. I was lucky and a few ladies I know gave me some donated meds, which saved me THOUSANDS of dollars. Like 3k at least. I'm so grateful to them.

 

[Poms Mom]

Kins the needle in the butt is for progesterone in oil and at RMA NJ, it's given only during frozen embryo transfer cycles, not for fresh transfers. At RMA NY, they give it for fresh as well. It's really not THAT bad and totally worth it to get a baby.

Poms, good luck. You can't return the meds I'm pretty sure and I think it's illegal to sell them (but I'm sure it happens). You can try donating them to RMA. I was lucky and a few ladies I know gave me some donated meds, which saved me THOUSANDS of dollars. Like 3k at least. I'm so grateful to them.

Got ya! and just my luck, i don't need the batch of Gonal i just ordered yesterday! Went in for U/S--had 2 follies 15mm and 16mm..The RE (that i did not feel comfortable with ) recommended i trigger! I had a few 13 and 11, but RE refused to let me continue the gonal at the risk these smaller ones will mature. i had to reign him in saying there might have been a confusion with there being a follie last time, in the hopes that he takes his time with me and explains to me what he is observing. and DH was there with his nerves and patience wearing thin. luckily we got some news that we are moving forward and triggering. Will be BDing throughout the weekend. getting excited and hopefully everything works out and get my BFP in a few weeks! And THANK GOD my hormone cycle didnt last 30 days! what a relief.

Now ladies ---any tricks that DH can do or foods he can eat to make him get super sperm?

and DaisyQ, did you have to pay out of pocked for gonal? and if so how much was it? i am going through some confusion with myprescription plan as to whether i should have paid less than what i did.

 

[DaisyQ]

Gonal was paid by my Insurance, but it took money away from my 10k lifetime fertility benefit. So if I hadn't had donated meds, we would have reached the 10k cap earlier, and been much more out of pocket for our actual treatments.

Retail, I think gonal F is about $900 for a $900 unit pen.

 

[Poms Mom]

Got a call back from my nurse. reaffirming my instructions to trigger and BD. got really pissed off she said RE recommended IVF. for the millionth time i gave her a big NO. i was at work so i couldnt go into details without my convo being private.

This is our first actual try doing a trigger and they will still insist on IVF?! I had to put my foot down and say look i appreciate the recommendation, but that is not an option at the moment and when i feel it becomes one, i will gladly let you know. I am ok doing what i am doing now. it sucks, but this is our second try...if i am still here on this site in a few months get BFN..maybe then you will see me post about IVF.

Nothing againts IVF or anyone here that has done it, but i just don't feel it is for me right now. I think i have a fighting chance without it so will give it a go. worse case, i may change my mind. last thing i need to focus on right now is being pressured to do what i dont want to do.

Venting is healthy right? need to be calm and happy to O and BD!

 

[Spoiledangel]

Hey ladies been a few weeks, Jchic I just seen Twins congrats yay!!!! How exciting

AFM been stimming since last Friday we had a antral count of 31 and yesterday there were 9 measurable between 13-16mm, and 12 under 11 I go back tomorrow and they think my retrieval will be Monday or tuesday.

I definitely have a stupid question but since we all go to RMA i know there shouldnt be any differences in protocol I know were not supposed to wear perfume ect.... To ER but what about body wash that is scented or do I have to go buy some form of unscented soap to wash with before going? Also I have gel on my nails is that going to be a problem?

 

[BlueStorm]

I did not wash before ER I just got in the shower and rinsed off. I showered the night before with soap ect. They say nothing with fragrance. The nails would not be problem.

Just wanted to say good luck too all that are cycling right now. I haven't really been keeping up with this thread eventhough I started it! It's hard just keeping up with everyone's journals right now! Anyway hope everyone is well

 

[Kins]

The little things I didnt think of washing. Hmmm. Why do you have to wash? haha I mean besides normal human cleanliness hahahah.


TGIF ladies.
Going to see Bill Cosby tonight for my anniversary. Hubby Loves him so I bought him tickets. Should be fun. Got a wicked headache though...think its all this debating over IVF. ahh the mental battles I have with myself lol


Hope is well ladies.

 

[Kins]

Okay so listen to this craziness.

I went for baseline U/S and Blood work this morning ready to start my new cycle of menopur tonight. I have had AF for 3 days now.


My blood work came back with a + pregnancy. BUT my levels were low. Beta 39. So they are thinking it was a "chemical" pregnancy. Which totally sucks BUT at least I know the egg and sperm met at some point. That gives me hopes for this next cycle.

So I go back in monday morning for repeat blood work. They want me to restart the crinone until im told otherwise.

I had taken urine test at home like two days before my AF came and it was neg so I stopped the Crinone and right on time by AF came.


I was reading up and I am told with chemical pregos that your AF will be heavier and longer. I havent noticed it heavier but it is longer. (sorry is TMI)


BUt I dont feel sad about this. It actually gave me some + feelings that I have been lacking And to think this wasnt even with IUI it was only with Menopur/ovidrel and intercourse.

So ya not sure what happens now except that I go in on Monday for blood work to see if my number doubles if not def chemical prego


Anyone else out there evey have a chemical prego?

 

[Littlee49]

Kins--I had a chemical pregnancy back in April (before I switched to RMA). It was after my 3rd round of IVF (2nd fresh cycle). My first beta was 38. I was bleeding pretty heavily the weekend before my first beta, so I pretty much knew that wasn't a good sign. My nurse called and told me "it's positive"...she would've never told me my #, but I asked. So they still had me come in for a 2nd beta 48 hrs later, it was 52. They told me because it increased, they still want to see what happens...2 days later it dropped to 25. Keep up the positive thinking! At least you had a positive beta, so it's definitely possible for less invasive measures can work for you! Good luck!!

JChic: that's amazing!!!! Congratulations on your double blessing!!!! Can you please send some of that good luck to me??

I had my FET yesterday....first beta is Monday the 15. I'm hoping 4th time is a charm! We had to do PGD testing on or embies and had them put the best 2 in regardless of gender. Praying SO hard that this is our time!

I know they don't like you to take HPTs before blood test, but I'm not going to be able to wait...how long did you girls wait before u saw ur BFP on HPTs??

 

[jchic]

Little- BEST of luck on this fet. Is this your first round with pgd? I am sure that will increase your chances as well. I am so excited for you! RMA has wonderful fet success rates! I tested at 5dp6dt with a frer and got a positive. Sending you love, prayers, luck and baby dust!!!

 

[Littlee49]

Thank you!! Yes this is our first time doing PGD

 

[Kins]

Thank you!! Yes this is our first time doing PGD

What is PGD?

 

[Littlee49]

Pre-implantation genetic testing. They take a cell out of the embryos to test them to make sure they're chromosomally/genetically normal. They recommended it for me because I've had unexplained miscarriages. Then they only put in embryos that are genetically normal.

 

[Kins]

Kins--I had a chemical pregnancy back in April (before I switched to RMA). It was after my 3rd round of IVF (2nd fresh cycle). My first beta was 38. I was bleeding pretty heavily the weekend before my first beta, so I pretty much knew that wasn't a good sign. My nurse called and told me "it's positive"...she would've never told me my #, but I asked. So they still had me come in for a 2nd beta 48 hrs later, it was 52. They told me because it increased, they still want to see what happens...2 days later it dropped to 25. Keep up the positive thinking! At least you had a positive beta, so it's definitely possible for less invasive measures can work for you! Good luck!!

JChic: that's amazing!!!! Congratulations on your double blessing!!!! Can you please send some of that good luck to me??

I had my FET yesterday....first beta is Monday the 15. I'm hoping 4th time is a charm! We had to do PGD testing on or embies and had them put the best 2 in regardless of gender. Praying SO hard that this is our time!

I know they don't like you to take HPTs before blood test, but I'm not going to be able to wait...how long did you girls wait before u saw ur BFP on HPTs??

Okay so they just called and said my HCG went up to 159 was 39.7 but my progesterone is still low at 6.2 was 0.4 like you they want me to come back in two days. They said they cant tell one way or the other just yet and its too early for an ultra sound. It wouldnt show anything.

I took ovidrel on 9/19. This whole process is confusing me i mean the time frames and #s just arent adding up...right?

Owell I cant dwell on it. I am ready for a new cycle if it has to be done on wednesday for now I will continue with the Crinone and positive thoughts

Good luck on your BFP

 

[Littlee49]

Wow that sounds good though because you increased by more than 50%! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!!

 

[Spoiledangel]

Little good Luck on your beta

AFM - it's finally here my ER is tomorrow at noon, E2 is 5633 p4 is 1.5, 1st trigger was last night and they have me doing a booster tonight. Last scan we had 22 measurable and 7 under 11mm, 8 were between 19-21mm, 6 between 17-18mm, crossing my fingers at least 1/2 are mature then to worry about fertilization and making it to day 5.

 

[Kins]

Little good Luck on your beta

AFM - it's finally here my ER is tomorrow at noon, E2 is 5633 p4 is 1.5, 1st trigger was last night and they have me doing a booster tonight. Last scan we had 22 measurable and 7 under 11mm, 8 were between 19-21mm, 6 between 17-18mm, crossing my fingers at least 1/2 are mature then to worry about fertilization and making it to day 5.

Wow Spoiled. How does your belly feel? full? Good luck tomorrow. What do all these #s mean, E2 is 5633 p4 is 1.5,

 

[Spoiledangel]

E2 is the estradiol level each mature egg should be between 200-300 (I believe that's right) in my IUI cycles I was lucky to break 312 so I'm sort of happy it's so high as I didn't think I would respond to the same medicine. The P4 is your progesterone level it tells them a few things through the cycle like you haven't or have ovulated yet ect....

I feel so bloated but if I get some good eggies it's well worth it

 

[Littlee49]

Alright girls....I'm driving myself crazy over here. My transfer was only on Saturday and I already want to poas. My bw is Monday (I know, only 6 days away, suck it up)...but I'm so anxious! I really, really want this to work so badly. I'm over analyzing EVERYTHING!

So...what's the earliest someone got a BFP after FET?? I don't want to be devastated with a negative but want to know if it worked ASAP! I feel like a crazy person! Haha but I know you all understand...so thanks for letting me vent!

 

[jchic]

Little - I know the wait is the WORST. Hang in there you are so close! I used an FRER on 5dp6dt and got my BFP