February IVF Buddies!! 2nd Cycle. FET

[MiracleAngel]

Good luck you guys!

I unfortunately don't have great news. We had to do a 3-day transfer with 2 5-cell embryos which is pretty bad. They should be at 6-8 cells. The two we transferred looked very good (minimal or no fragmentation) but they are obviously slow growers with lower odds. There are three others we have which are 4-cell and they will watch them over the next day or so to see if they progress to freeze. Looks like we have an egg quality issue so I have very little faith in this cycle. We did the best we could...nothing really to do but sit and wait.

I am sorry 3chords… Let's think positive and send good vibes to your little embies and maybe inside you, they will feel all your love and grow faster! I will be praying for you!

 

[Hatethewait85]

Eve- Yay for your morula!! I hope the others catch up or get close to blast by tomorrow. Will they keep a watch on them until day 6? I would hate having to be the one that called. At my clinic, they called me- and I always hesitated to answer I never knew what the news was going to be! We are both definitely due for 40+ week break from the I hope that break comes soon for both of us I'm also curious to hear what the RI has to say - she specializes in RPL, which is not me so I'm a little nervous about that. But I kind of hope she finds a problem that could explain why things aren't working (one that doesn't = bad egg quality). I hope this cycle works for you! Living in the world of unknown is brutal. FX for you!! And good luck tomorrow!

CJ- I too noticed you referred to your babe as a 'he' - Were they able to tell the sex at your u/s? Or is this just mother's intuition?? Inquiring minds need to know!!!

 

[MiracleAngel]

Annnnnd another little update because I'm home all day doing nothing but cooking! ET is booked for Wednesday at 9.45am. So fingers crossed they keep going ok & become good blasts. I'm thinking we probably won't have any to freeze which is disappointing.. Hope everyone's having a great day!

Hi Eveclo...
I don't have much good news... Although all 5 are still alive, I have 2 with 8 cells, 2 with 6 cells and 1 with 4 cells. I am praying at least the 2 8 cells are good enough to implant on Wednesday. I will keep you all posted!

So sorry to hear this... Those 2 with 8 cells are on track though & hopefully they keep progressing. Also those 2 with 6 cells might catch up! On my first cycle I had a 3 day transfer and freeze of all my good embryos, and they let the crappy ones keep going to day 6 and I got a 6AB blast. Although it didn't implant, I don't think it's an embryo problem, rather just my stupid body. good luck! I will be hoping for those little ones to keep pushing through.

Good luck you guys!

I unfortunately don't have great news. We had to do a 3-day transfer with 2 5-cell embryos which is pretty bad. They should be at 6-8 cells. The two we transferred looked very good (minimal or no fragmentation) but they are obviously slow growers with lower odds. There are three others we have which are 4-cell and they will watch them over the next day or so to see if they progress to freeze. Looks like we have an egg quality issue so I have very little faith in this cycle. We did the best we could...nothing really to do but sit and wait.

Maybe all those embies need is to be back with their mumma. That's great that they had barely any fragmentation, and I hope the thrive in your belly! It's a much more natural environment so hopefully, that's what they need! Hopefully they start to progress and they can freeze some of your other embryos! It really is a waiting game isn't it? I'm so sick of waiting and also SO nervous for tomorrow.

I am going to ring today and ask how the embryos are going, and I am actually so nervous about this. I just want them to be ok.. I have kind of come to grips with the fact we probably won't have any to freeze. I believe that on day 4 embryos should be Morelas or something; so I guess that's what I'll be hoping for.

Good luck ladies & 3chords rest up now you're PUPO

Thanks Eveclo! I was so nervous this morning and I requested a call from my RE. I wanted to talk to him. For some reason he has the power to calm me down… He said it's possible to have the 6 cells to grow and I am praying that he is correct… My embryologist said she will not give me a day 4 report, because they try to avoid taking the embryos from the incubator… I will keep you all posted. Very nice to have you both as cycle buddies!

 

[Hatethewait85]

Miracle- I love good REs like that!! Glad he was able to calm you down. Fx things are looking good on Wed!!

 

[Deepsea]

Hi everyone, I had a much needed mini-vacation with my DH this weekend. Went away to the beach for our 10th anniversary. Now I'm trying to get caught up with a couple busy days you all have had this weekend. Keeping my fingers crossed for all these embies to grow. Good luck girls.

My ultrasound appt went well this last Thursday. I had a cyst on my left ovary that has resolved, and my lining is looking good. Upped my estrace dose to 2mg three times a day. Next up is another ultrasound this Thursday.

 

[eveclo]

Eve- Yay for your morula!! I hope the others catch up or get close to blast by tomorrow. Will they keep a watch on them until day 6? I would hate having to be the one that called. At my clinic, they called me- and I always hesitated to answer I never knew what the news was going to be! We are both definitely due for 40+ week break from the I hope that break comes soon for both of us I'm also curious to hear what the RI has to say - she specializes in RPL, which is not me so I'm a little nervous about that. But I kind of hope she finds a problem that could explain why things aren't working (one that doesn't = bad egg quality). I hope this cycle works for you! Living in the world of unknown is brutal. FX for you!! And good luck tomorrow!

CJ- I too noticed you referred to your babe as a 'he' - Were they able to tell the sex at your u/s? Or is this just mother's intuition?? Inquiring minds need to know!!!

I think they will watch the others until day 6 (Thursday) and make the call on freezing by then. Hopefully we have some to freeze but we probably won't. I don't think I'd even consider a FET unless we had 2 to transfer so, it kinda doesn't matter anyway... I say this now but my mind changes so often! Just want 2 awesome ones to transfer tomorrow! Ill be so nervous until then anyway.

Ahh yes. You never know, I might have to find one of these specialists over here in Aus! I was reading about something called the bondi protocol or something which was interesting, if you do have 'higher' natural killer cells..

Annnnnd another little update because I'm home all day doing nothing but cooking! ET is booked for Wednesday at 9.45am. So fingers crossed they keep going ok & become good blasts. I'm thinking we probably won't have any to freeze which is disappointing.. Hope everyone's having a great day!

Hi Eveclo...
I don't have much good news... Although all 5 are still alive, I have 2 with 8 cells, 2 with 6 cells and 1 with 4 cells. I am praying at least the 2 8 cells are good enough to implant on Wednesday. I will keep you all posted!

So sorry to hear this... Those 2 with 8 cells are on track though & hopefully they keep progressing. Also those 2 with 6 cells might catch up! On my first cycle I had a 3 day transfer and freeze of all my good embryos, and they let the crappy ones keep going to day 6 and I got a 6AB blast. Although it didn't implant, I don't think it's an embryo problem, rather just my stupid body. good luck! I will be hoping for those little ones to keep pushing through.

Good luck you guys!

I unfortunately don't have great news. We had to do a 3-day transfer with 2 5-cell embryos which is pretty bad. They should be at 6-8 cells. The two we transferred looked very good (minimal or no fragmentation) but they are obviously slow growers with lower odds. There are three others we have which are 4-cell and they will watch them over the next day or so to see if they progress to freeze. Looks like we have an egg quality issue so I have very little faith in this cycle. We did the best we could...nothing really to do but sit and wait.

Maybe all those embies need is to be back with their mumma. That's great that they had barely any fragmentation, and I hope the thrive in your belly! It's a much more natural environment so hopefully, that's what they need! Hopefully they start to progress and they can freeze some of your other embryos! It really is a waiting game isn't it? I'm so sick of waiting and also SO nervous for tomorrow.

I am going to ring today and ask how the embryos are going, and I am actually so nervous about this. I just want them to be ok.. I have kind of come to grips with the fact we probably won't have any to freeze. I believe that on day 4 embryos should be Morelas or something; so I guess that's what I'll be hoping for.

Good luck ladies & 3chords rest up now you're PUPO

Thanks Eveclo! I was so nervous this morning and I requested a call from my RE. I wanted to talk to him. For some reason he has the power to calm me down… He said it's possible to have the 6 cells to grow and I am praying that he is correct… My embryologist said she will not give me a day 4 report, because they try to avoid taking the embryos from the incubator… I will keep you all posted. Very nice to have you both as cycle buddies!

That's great that your doc can calm you down. It's so helpful having a good RE. It's definitely possible, those embryos usually know what they're doing & I also need to have a little more faith in my own! It's good they aren't removing them too much, as in real life they would just be in the same spot the whole time. Makes sense.

Ahh the waiting game! Not too long now. Ill have your embryo growth on my growing wish list

 

[Allie2009]

Hey guys sorry I've been MIA.... Hoping everyone is doing well! We go see the Doctor on the 19th to see what our next move will be....I'll keep you updated, but might not be on much..

 

[eveclo]

Hi ladies, just finished the transfer and we have 1 3bb blast on board & 1 morula. 3 others are being watched but none good enough to freeze yet, just waiting for tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed for me ladies, but it's hard to go through all that and already feel as though you're out.

 

[MiracleAngel]

Hi ladies, just finished the transfer and we have 1 3bb blast on board & 1 morula. 3 others are being watched but none good enough to freeze yet, just waiting for tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed for me ladies, but it's hard to go through all that and already feel as though you're out.

Hey eveclo… Just back home from my transfer… I transferred 2 Blasts transferred and the other 3 embryos are also in the incubator until tomorrow to see if they can freeze. We have so similar cycles I will be praying God to protect our little embryos and make them stronger!!! I feel confident that it will work this time!!!!
My 3 other embryos are 6 cells. Do you know what is the minimum size that they are viable to freeze?

 

[eveclo]

Hi ladies, just finished the transfer and we have 1 3bb blast on board & 1 morula. 3 others are being watched but none good enough to freeze yet, just waiting for tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed for me ladies, but it's hard to go through all that and already feel as though you're out.

Hey eveclo… Just back home from my transfer… I transferred 2 Blasts transferred and the other 3 embryos are also in the incubator until tomorrow to see if they can freeze. We have so similar cycles I will be praying God to protect our little embryos and make them stronger!!! I feel confident that it will work this time!!!!
My 3 other embryos are 6 cells. Do you know what is the minimum size that they are viable to freeze?

Wonderful news! they told me they were watching ours until today but they kinda have me the impression that they had to be good quality blasts at the proper stage. So if mine aren't blasts by today, then they won't bother freezing. I hope those little ones get to blast!

 

[Deepsea]

Eveclo, fx for you that these are you sticky bean/s. When is you OTD?

Miracle, congrats on being pupo with 2 blasts! My RE will only freeze blasts, but there is so much variation in protocols... I hope your embies get into gear overnight. When is you OTD?

I'm getting impatient. My transfer should be next week, just wishing things would hurry up. Been really tired and grouchy with a little heartburn thrown in for fun. Not sure if I can blame this on the estrace or if its just working night shift...

 

[eveclo]

Eveclo, fx for you that these are you sticky bean/s. When is you OTD?

Miracle, congrats on being pupo with 2 blasts! My RE will only freeze blasts, but there is so much variation in protocols... I hope your embies get into gear overnight. When is you OTD?

I'm getting impatient. My transfer should be next week, just wishing things would hurry up. Been really tired and grouchy with a little heartburn thrown in for fun. Not sure if I can blame this on the estrace or if its just working night shift...

Thank you. Otd is 26th may.

Ahh I hope transfer comes quickly for you. Are you transferring two?

 

[Hatethewait85]

Sorry I haven't written anything in awhile. I've been silently stalking the last few days and rooting you all on!!

deepsea- Such good timing to get away for a bit. I'm glad to hear your lining is looking good! ET will be here soon! Have you started progesterone yet? Fx!

eveclo- Glad ET went well! I hope your lil bean is snuggling in. Fx these are your take home baby(ies)!!! Any news on frosties? Will you test early? I read something about the bondi protocol awhile ago, too. I can't remember what I read, though... too much 'reading'

Allie- good luck on the 19th, hopefully they have some answers and next steps. I hope you are hanging in there ok.

Miracle- Hooray for ET! Any news on your other embies? Hope your embies are snuggling in nice and tight!

 

[eveclo]

Sorry I haven't written anything in awhile. I've been silently stalking the last few days and rooting you all on!!

deepsea- Such good timing to get away for a bit. I'm glad to hear your lining is looking good! ET will be here soon! Have you started progesterone yet? Fx!

eveclo- Glad ET went well! I hope your lil bean is snuggling in. Fx these are your take home baby(ies)!!! Any news on frosties? Will you test early? I read something about the bondi protocol awhile ago, too. I can't remember what I read, though... too much 'reading'

Allie- good luck on the 19th, hopefully they have some answers and next steps. I hope you are hanging in there ok.

Miracle- Hooray for ET! Any news on your other embies? Hope your embies are snuggling in nice and tight!

Haha- so much reading! No frosties for us. I'm pretty disappointed. I won't be using my FS again. As much as I like her & I think she's a great person, she's also a OBGYN and I think that that's where her main priorities are, so next time we will be using a specializing doctor hopefully! And I'll be making them change the protocol & testing my husband for sperm DNA fragmentation. Something's gotta give & I am ready to take control! I just feel like we have wasted this whole cycle due to not enough eggs/ probably our crappy sperm ha ha.


Hope you are all good & well. x

 

[MiracleAngel]

Sorry I haven't written anything in awhile. I've been silently stalking the last few days and rooting you all on!!

deepsea- Such good timing to get away for a bit. I'm glad to hear your lining is looking good! ET will be here soon! Have you started progesterone yet? Fx!

Deepsea - Glad to hear your cycle is on track!

eveclo- Glad ET went well! I hope your lil bean is snuggling in. Fx these are your take home baby(ies)!!! Any news on frosties? Will you test early? I read something about the bondi protocol awhile ago, too. I can't remember what I read, though... too much 'reading'

Allie- good luck on the 19th, hopefully they have some answers and next steps. I hope you are hanging in there ok.

Miracle- Hooray for ET! Any news on your other embies? Hope your embies are snuggling in nice and tight!

No frosties for either… They stopped developing
Will try to focus on the two I have and pray for them to grow and stick stronger!

Haha- so much reading! No frosties for us. I'm pretty disappointed. I won't be using my FS again. As much as I like her & I think she's a great person, she's also a OBGYN and I think that that's where her main priorities are, so next time we will be using a specializing doctor hopefully! And I'll be making them change the protocol & testing my husband for sperm DNA fragmentation. Something's gotta give & I am ready to take control! I just feel like we have wasted this whole cycle due to not enough eggs/ probably our crappy sperm ha ha.


Hope you are all good & well. x

Good luck to you all girls!!!!

 

[Hatethewait85]

eveclo- I am so sorry to hear you didn't get frosties!! I've never heard of an OB who does IVF. Good idea to switch to a doctor who focuses just on IVF and to do some other tests before trying again. You must be so frustrated!!! I'm still staying hopeful you won't have to try again!

How are the rest of you doing?? Is anyone testing soon?

AFM- I think AF will be here by tonight I'm so ready to get back on the ttc band wagon... even if it's au natural! And this would be a shorter cycle for me (30 days!) which makes the odds good my AF won't be here at all for my RI appointment in July!!

 

[eveclo]

eveclo- I am so sorry to hear you didn't get frosties!! I've never heard of an OB who does IVF. Good idea to switch to a doctor who focuses just on IVF and to do some other tests before trying again. You must be so frustrated!!! I'm still staying hopeful you won't have to try again!

How are the rest of you doing?? Is anyone testing soon?

AFM- I think AF will be here by tonight I'm so ready to get back on the ttc band wagon... even if it's au natural! And this would be a shorter cycle for me (30 days!) which makes the odds good my AF won't be here at all for my RI appointment in July!!

It must be a weird Australian thing! A lot of people love going to them as they can be there from conception to birth. But we just need the first bit to happen and we will be ok! Haha. We are moving to a smaller town next month I did mention, but there is a clinic there I might have an appointment with, although we probably can't afford it for a while now, since putting a lot of it into our past cycles. Just some chill time

Yay that's a great cycle length if she does come! Ill have my fingers crossed

I'm not testing until my blood test probably, I can't even be bothered to buy any tests. I hate that feeling when I see those blank Tests so I'm just leaving it this time. I know I will get a negative probably but I would rather just not have to see it, just be told. I might change my mind but for now I'd just rather be in an unaware state hehe

 

[Deepsea]

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. I've had some pretty bad nausea the past couple days... I hope it will get better as I just decreased my estrace dose back to twice a day instead of three times a day. And I started the dreaded progesterone shots tonight. Such a mental game sticking myself in my butt. I ice it before hand and I can barely feel it. But I definitely dont like the first couple days of it. Transfer is set for this next Thursday at 10am. And yes Eve, we will be transfer 2.

I did find out some bad news at my last appt. My clinic will be closing down. If this cycle doesn't work in have to transfer to a new clinic. Not sure how that will work for my frosties...

Eve and Miracle, any symptoms yet???

 

[eveclo]

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. I've had some pretty bad nausea the past couple days... I hope it will get better as I just decreased my estrace dose back to twice a day instead of three times a day. And I started the dreaded progesterone shots tonight. Such a mental game sticking myself in my butt. I ice it before hand and I can barely feel it. But I definitely dont like the first couple days of it. Transfer is set for this next Thursday at 10am. And yes Eve, we will be transfer 2.

I did find out some bad news at my last appt. My clinic will be closing down. If this cycle doesn't work in have to transfer to a new clinic. Not sure how that will work for my frosties...

Eve and Miracle, any symptoms yet???

Oh no! That's a shame about your clinic. Does this mean you'll have to get a new FS? I'm sure they can transfer them somehow... Hmm.

Yay for a date set! I hope everything goes smoothly & you have some great embies.

No symptoms from me! Just normal me. Boobs hurt like they always do before AF / when I'm on progesterone. Nothing else.

 

[MiracleAngel]

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. I've had some pretty bad nausea the past couple days... I hope it will get better as I just decreased my estrace dose back to twice a day instead of three times a day. And I started the dreaded progesterone shots tonight. Such a mental game sticking myself in my butt. I ice it before hand and I can barely feel it. But I definitely dont like the first couple days of it. Transfer is set for this next Thursday at 10am. And yes Eve, we will be transfer 2.

I did find out some bad news at my last appt. My clinic will be closing down. If this cycle doesn't work in have to transfer to a new clinic. Not sure how that will work for my frosties...

Eve and Miracle, any symptoms yet???

Oh no! That's a shame about your clinic. Does this mean you'll have to get a new FS? I'm sure they can transfer them somehow... Hmm.

Yay for a date set! I hope everything goes smoothly & you have some great embies.

No symptoms from me! Just normal me. Boobs hurt like they always do before AF / when I'm on progesterone. Nothing else.

That's sad that your clinic will close deep sea…

No symptoms at all… My boobs stopped hurting. I am getting really anxious and can't sleep. This is my last try…
I did test my HCG last night at 7pm and the double lines were still there… not really dark but visible. It was exactly 10 days past my trigger shot, but I am using FRER and they are very sensitive, so I am sure is still the residual from the trigger…
Just have to wait until Friday when my test is schedule…