December ivf/fet for a Christmas miracle

[GirlArmyPilot]

Jillie- keep your head up. The morning before I got my BFP I was balling thinking that it didn't work and how would I be able to get off this much time from work again. I had cramping and a weird feeling starting 1DP5DT...keep us posted!!

 

[Hatethewait85]

Cali- YAY!!! I'm so excited for you!! Congrats lady! I wonder how many of your embies stuck?!! You could have triplets!!! Thanks for the info on the pineapple. I'm ready to try anything!!

Serenyx- Did you do another test? Only 1 week to go until your next appointment!

CJ- Hang in there. The betas are headed in the right direction so hopefully they play some catch up before the 24th.

mm- Almost time for your next beta! Only 2 more sleeps to go!! Thats great that you are having some more symptoms now too!

meowmeow - Good luck tomorrow! KUP!

Girl- Sounds like OHSS from the hcg/BFP. Try to drink lots of gatorade! I would definitely call your clinic tomorrow morning as I'm sure they'll want to know how you are feeling.

tcreasey- Fx the bloating is from the hcg/BFP for you!!

Jillie- This is such a tough journey, but hang in there. I hate that IVF isn't a sure thing but I so hope this one is THE ONE for you!! Fx.

AFM- I am getting so excited and nervous for ET! I go back and forth from thinking this will work or this won't work. I swear i'm giving myself an ulcer! If I'm going this crazy now, how will I ever survive after ET!?!

 

[GdaneMom4now]

I had a breakdown just like you at that same time for like a week. I had wo
eird pinches from 2dp5dt. I'm now cramping. anyone else have cramping?

 

[cali_kt]

Jillie- Keep your head up. We all understand how you are feeling...exactly! Your 4DPT.. still have plenty of time for BFP. And everyone all has different symtoms!!! Hang in there hun!

GDane- I have mild cramping in the evenings from like 2dpt and on. I think it's pretty normal for not only IVFers but the normal lucky fertile myrtles!! Having any MS yet? I am getting nauesous througout the day already!! Crazy! I have never been so happy to be sick! I love your updated ticker at the bottom! We are a day apart on gestation!

Hate- Thanks!!! We are wondering too! I was so nervous POAS today like yesterday was all a dream. Dreamt about it all night!!! Can't believe the digi came up!!! Getting excited for you!!!!

 

[tcreasey88]

I tested ;( bfn, 6dp (well more 5.5) but thought it would show retest in a few days.... I'm not out right xxx

 

[cali_kt]

TCreasey- You're right...you're not out at all!!! It is still super early!! Gdane was 7dp! And I have seen people take all the way to 10! Glad you aren't too down on it!!! I can't wait to see your BFP when it gets here!!!

 

[Baby Me]

Just joining the thread, hope you don't mind but I could do with some advice. I'm 2dp5dt now, FET med cycle. On my fresh cycle I had BFP ending in chemical at 6 weeks (lost before visible on ultrasound, progesterone held lining till I stopped meds). I had lots of symptoms with that cycle, firstly starting from one day past transfer right up to the end, my cramps were severe and I got really hot. This time I feel nothing. So scared. It's making me really nervous.

Last time I did couch rest for 48 hours, whereas I only did for 24 hours this time. I had a two hour drive to a family lunch yesterday and a 2 hour drive back. Worried that I've done something to make it go wrong.

 

[Serenyx]

Well I am 4dp5dt today. I have had cramping/tightness feelings since 1dp transfer. Hardly any cm, just clumps of crinone during the day and chalky discharge from the pessaries at night. My boobs may as we'll be used as punching bags... They don't hurt or are tender at all!

You still have plenty of time to get your BFP. I had similar to you, tightness/cramping, no cm and no sore breasts. Just hang in there.

Serenyx- Did you do another test? Only 1 week to go until your next appointment!

I did another Clearblue Digital this morning and it has finally changed to 2-3. It's a bit slow but at least it changed! I now have to hold off another week to test again to try and get the 3+

I wish it was only a week Sadly I have two weeks to wait til my appt (6th Jan).

AFM- I am getting so excited and nervous for ET! I go back and forth from thinking this will work or this won't work. I swear i'm giving myself an ulcer! If I'm going this crazy now, how will I ever survive after ET!?!

Good luck with ET! Only a few more days to go!

I tested ;( bfn, 6dp (well more 5.5) but thought it would show retest in a few days.... I'm not out right xxx

You are not out yet, some people just take longer for the HcG to get to detectable levels in their urine

ATM I am fairly sore. I have not been sleeping well (waking up in the middle of the night unable to get back to sleep) and I have a blasted cold. Last night I had some cramps in my lower left abdomen and today I have lower back pain! ARG! I wish I had 'normal' symptoms such as nausea, breast tenderness etc

Any one else not have textbook symptoms?

 

[Serenyx]

Just joining the thread, hope you don't mind but I could do with some advice. I'm 2dp5dt now, FET med cycle. On my fresh cycle I had BFP ending in chemical at 6 weeks (lost before visible on ultrasound, progesterone held lining till I stopped meds). I had lots of symptoms with that cycle, firstly starting from one day past transfer right up to the end, my cramps were severe and I got really hot. This time I feel nothing. So scared. It's making me really nervous.

Last time I did couch rest for 48 hours, whereas I only did for 24 hours this time. I had a two hour drive to a family lunch yesterday and a 2 hour drive back. Worried that I've done something to make it go wrong.

I had hardly any symptoms - you won't have done anything wrong. Several RE's don't even advise rest, they just say to take the first day easy but then you can return to normal. Sitting in a car to go to lunch certainly won't have done any harm.

 

[cali_kt]

Baby- Glad to see you came over and joined us! Hoping it offers more reassurance!! How many did you transfer? I'll add you to the roll call. Was your ET on 12/20? As for rest...my clinic just recommends you don't raise your BP, temp or stress for 48 hours. So don't worry. I think they do it as a CYA for them.

Serenyx- Wooohooo! That's wonderful that you are 2-3 now!! I'm having back aches too. Mine is mid area. I'm working tonight (first night on since transfer) at the hospital. Glad it is slow because I have been spoiling myself and putting my feet up!! And I have had a cold too, and read its actually a preggo symptom!!!

 

[Baby Me]

ET was on 21st Dec, 2 blastos transferred. X

 

[GdaneMom4now]

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my boobs are less sore, I was cramping last night and a little this morning and my test is lighter Travis is sooo excited. I can't be losing it already

 

[GirlArmyPilot]

I think the line still looks beautiful!!

 

[cali_kt]

It still looks good!!! Definitely not lighter!

 

[Cjohnson13]

I'm so bummed, I'm pretty sure I'm out. I know I have my 4th beta tomorrow but I just ....idk sigh......my line is still dark but just rising to slow

 

[Kaylakin]

Hi everyone!
Wow..it seems as if everyone is getting a BFP here..congrats!! I'm sorry to post here but I figured I could ask you all for advice.
I went in today for a baseline ultrasound and to make sure hcg was zero (it was 7 @beta). I got AF 4 days after stopping meds so I'm right on track..my beta was only a week ago. My question is this, and I'm curious to see what you guys would do in my situation. I thought my RE would suggest going right into another FET cycle. He brought up maybe doing a fresh cycle of IVF. He did say that FET would also be a good option. He says now the clinic has changed to only doing 5 day transfers for FET (and maybe for fresh too..not sure). When mine were frozen they were on day 3. So basically I may have had some grow to day 5 but I'll never know. I'm afraid of doing another FET and having it not work but I'm also afraid of doing a fresh IVF cycle if an FET would have worked. We have 3 frozen embryos left and they were all good quality and 7 or 8 cells on day 3.
What would you all do?
TIA and congrats again to all the BFPs...!

 

[mmbelle87]

Hi kaylakin! Does cost play a factor? If you can go right into another FET I would try that option first cause you can do it sooner and it's a lot easier on your body. I have seen plenty of 3dt that result in pregnancies, especially since you have good quality ones. What are you leaning towards though?

Cj: it's hard not to feel that way. All I can say is I'll be praying for you! This is such a hard process. I'm sorry

AFM: I am worried that I won't get my beta results back tomorrow :/ so I'm considering buying a clearblue digital with the weeks estimator to make sure my hcg is over 200 at least!! If it doubled correctly it should be around 980 tomorrow... But I read to get the 3+ result your hcg has to be 2000 or above? Anyone else read/heard that?

 

[Serenyx]

My question is this, and I'm curious to see what you guys would do in my situation. I thought my RE would suggest going right into another FET cycle. He brought up maybe doing a fresh cycle of IVF. He did say that FET would also be a good option. He says now the clinic has changed to only doing 5 day transfers for FET (and maybe for fresh too..not sure). When mine were frozen they were on day 3. So basically I may have had some grow to day 5 but I'll never know. I'm afraid of doing another FET and having it not work but I'm also afraid of doing a fresh IVF cycle if an FET would have worked. We have 3 frozen embryos left and they were all good quality and 7 or 8 cells on day 3.
What would you all do?

For me personally it would all depend on your age. Egg quality decreases as you get older so if you are of an age where your eggs are likely to be rapidly declining in quality then I would go for a fresh cycle and hope for some more frosties so that if you need to you can have a FET after. FETs are so much easier on the body though! So if you have time on your side then you can always try the FET first.

AFM: I am worried that I won't get my beta results back tomorrow :/ so I'm considering buying a clearblue digital with the weeks estimator to make sure my hcg is over 200 at least!! If it doubled correctly it should be around 980 tomorrow... But I read to get the 3+ result your hcg has to be 2000 or above? Anyone else read/heard that?

Yes, I was researching the different sensitivities of the Clearblue Digital and found the following:

The sensitivity quoted by the company is:
1-2 weeks: 50-200
2-3 weeks: 200-2000
3+ weeks: 2000+

Some places say the lower limit for 1-2 is 25 instead of 50 but that won't be a problem for what you want it for. However the conception indicator isn't always that reliable, it will depend on how concentrated your urine is.

If you are expecting yours to be around 980 then you should get a 2-3.

 

[meowmeowmeow]

Just wanted to update you guys...

My 2nd beta (4 days after the 1st one) is 2,028. progesterone is 124. I've set up f/u progesterone check and Ultrasound on 1/3/14.

Now I'm worried about my ultrasound! Last time I had it (Dec 2012), it didn't show anything so they diagnosed it as ectopic but see, I'm not even sure if that was actually the case since I just read that those with a retroverted uterus tend to have trouble visualizing the sac early on.... Whatever. That's in the past. This time, if they don't see anything, I will demand a second opinion with an imaging specialist. Sometimes you really have to look out for yourself and do what you need to do.


I just hope this time, I won't have to do that, and I can see the sac right off the bat. Pleaaaaase, God! I want to see that lovely baby sac this time!

 

[GirlArmyPilot]

Well I went to the ER. It's annoying here because they don't know what to do. They took my blood and Beta is 172....is that good?