February IVF Buddies!! 2nd Cycle. FET

[barbikins]

Yay eve!! Wishing you the best. Hope it's a sticky!!!!!
Yes, I should have good thaw rate but with those odds it's very possible they won't all thaw. We will see in two days

 

[eveclo]

Yay eve!! Wishing you the best. Hope it's a sticky!!!!!
Yes, I should have good thaw rate but with those odds it's very possible they won't all thaw. We will see in two days

Can't wait to hear! Bet you're getting excited! I'm so torn whether I should test before hand or not? My official test date / blood test is Thursday 27th March. My guess is that I won't be able to control myself but I only have one first response left!

Do you test early?

 

[Hatethewait85]

Congrts on being PUPO eveclo!! Sounds like you got a good lookin embaby back home. Hoping it's a sticky one!! The 27th seems so far away! I tested early with my last transfer (5dp6dt) and was so depressed when it was negative that it was hard for me to keep doing meds and staying optimistic. I fully intend to wait to test until the night before my OTD. I don't want to have to get the call and not know what they are going to say.

Barbi- Good luck tomorrow!!! Sending sticky thoughts your way! Will they refreeze the 3rd embryo if all 3 survive??

AFM- AF made her grand appearance. Went in for CD2 monitoring and started meds yesterday. I'm a little nervous because we are doing the exact same protocol as last cycle and that was a bust. But the biopsies she took at my hysteroscopy are supposed to help with blood flow/lining issues so perhaps this is the magic combination to get me a beautiful lining... Will know a week from tomorrow when I go in for my lining check. Even though I was warned my AF would likely be light this time because of the hysteroscopy it's not as light as the last two have been so I feel a bit better that I'm shedding my lining like I'm supposed to again. I'm sure I'll be a nervous wreck as Monday gets closer until I can see how my lining looks. Hope this week flies by for all of us!

 

[eveclo]

Congrts on being PUPO eveclo!! Sounds like you got a good lookin embaby back home. Hoping it's a sticky one!! The 27th seems so far away! I tested early with my last transfer (5dp6dt) and was so depressed when it was negative that it was hard for me to keep doing meds and staying optimistic. I fully intend to wait to test until the night before my OTD. I don't want to have to get the call and not know what they are going to say.

Barbi- Good luck tomorrow!!! Sending sticky thoughts your way! Will they refreeze the 3rd embryo if all 3 survive??

AFM- AF made her grand appearance. Went in for CD2 monitoring and started meds yesterday. I'm a little nervous because we are doing the exact same protocol as last cycle and that was a bust. But the biopsies she took at my hysteroscopy are supposed to help with blood flow/lining issues so perhaps this is the magic combination to get me a beautiful lining... Will know a week from tomorrow when I go in for my lining check. Even though I was warned my AF would likely be light this time because of the hysteroscopy it's not as light as the last two have been so I feel a bit better that I'm shedding my lining like I'm supposed to again. I'm sure I'll be a nervous wreck as Monday gets closer until I can see how my lining looks. Hope this week flies by for all of us!

Heh thanks HTW, I have promised my husband I wouldn't be testing ridiculously early, so maybe only a few days before my OTD. I would rather have time to be prepared of the 'no'. Everyone that I see in my medical team (particularly my acupuncturists) seem to think that because I'm 'healthy' and 'young' we will get pregnant eventually but it's more about dh's sperm and their quality... Which is pretty sh*t to hear. We will just have to keep on keeping on hey? Builds us all as better people, if I want to look at it positively...

Oh wow!!! Your fet cycle has come around fast! I hope that you get some beautiful news. Just keep positive and think thick lucious lining! Haha. I wouldn't worry too much about having such a light period, usually when they put people on the birth control before a cycle they have a light breakthrough bleed and then go on to have successful babies!

I bet you are getting excited though! 3rd embryo is a charm

 

[MiracleAngel]

Hello girls... I was out for a few days, but checking on your status! I came here today to share some information... As many of you know I had a failed IVF and before try the second time, I decided to do some blood work... The nurse draw 22 tubes of blood! I thought I would have no blood left. I did not get the results, but a friend of mine had 2 failed IVF's and her doctor recommended her to test her "NK cells". Her results came back positive, and this is probably the reason why she can't conceive... Below are two links where you all can get information about it and maybe run the test before a new IVF or FET attempt.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-464381/My-body-tried-kill-baby.html

https://inciid.org/printpage.php?cat=immunology&id=374


The treatment seems to be easy and can be done along with stimulation... Just thought it would be good to share, so the ones who had a previous failed IVF can explore...

Good luck to all of you!!!!

 

[Hatethewait85]

IVF is definitely a numbers game. But it is great that they are optimistic it will work for you eventually. I hope this is THE one that sticks!

My husband said the same thing this weekend about it making us better people... I said no! it makes us jealous people!! But in all seriousness you and my hubby are right. Adversity definitely builds character. I am stronger than I ever realized! And YES I am getting so excited for FET 2.1 - 3rd embie will be the charm for sure!

 

[Hatethewait85]

Thinking of you Barbi!! Hope your embies are getting nice and cozy now!

 

[eveclo]

IVF is definitely a numbers game. But it is great that they are optimistic it will work for you eventually. I hope this is THE one that sticks!

My husband said the same thing this weekend about it making us better people... I said no! it makes us jealous people!! But in all seriousness you and my hubby are right. Adversity definitely builds character. I am stronger than I ever realized! And YES I am getting so excited for FET 2.1 - 3rd embie will be the charm for sure!

Haha, your husband sounds wise but in all honesty, i do believe that it has build both my husband and I to be more patient and accepting of life's ups and downs. Things have been really bad for us with work situations, and baby etc. but things are starting to look up. On our wedding day, (first of march) it poured and poured the whole morning, and at 12pm the sun came beaming down, dried all of the soil and the sun stayed out all afternoon. It was the most beautiful day we have had in months. So we decided, that this was the change in our bad luck and ever since then, good things have been happening for us. So I hope this can be included. Maybe I'm more positive because of it but I do think it helps! If not this time, next time will work. I know it


Will you be on progesterone ? Because I did a natural cycle, my FS said she wasn't going to put me on any support, but changed her mind last minute and said 'we've made it this far- we should just so it' and prescribed me 200mg progesterone which I'm SURE is giving me a dull ache in my uterus region! Such a weird feeling. It's kinda the same as last time but its a different dose of progesterone and its higher so I assume that's why I notice it more this time

 

[barbikins]

Hi Girls,

Everything went well yesterday. We thawed two & both survived!
So, we've got one left.

@eve, yes I test early! I'm planning to start this Sunday (so, like 9dpo) and onward. My test date is on March 31st which is the equivalent of being 17dpo. That's just too damn long! How many days post what transfer are you today?

I am having a HARD time thinking it's going to work.
I feel quite Blase!!!!

 

[eveclo]

Hi Girls,

Everything went well yesterday. We thawed two & both survived!
So, we've got one left.

@eve, yes I test early! I'm planning to start this Sunday (so, like 9dpo) and onward. My test date is on March 31st which is the equivalent of being 17dpo. That's just too damn long! How many days post what transfer are you today?

I am having a HARD time thinking it's going to work.
I feel quite Blase!!!!

Woohoo! Congratulations that is excellent news!

I am currently 4dp5dt so 9dpo.. But because my embryo was a morula it was more like a 4 day so probably 8 dpo. I'm not testing until Saturday/Sunday probably which will be 7 or 8 days post transfer. So 12 or 13 dpo.

I too am having a hard time thinking it has worked... Just feels like it hasn't. I am so nervous I want to test on the weekend but I really don't want to let go of the feeling of maybe being pregnant. Hehe.

 

[barbikins]

@htw, I have the same protocol too as last busted cycle.
But the issue mostly lies on the embryo so not much can be done there.i wish you so much luck! I hope the procedure helps you get preggo!

 

[barbikins]

@eve, I hear what you're saying. I'm nervous to find out and in a way if you don't test then you live in ignorant bliss. But. I hate not knowing or being pregnant but stressing that I am not. I'm a need to know. Lol
Good luck to us!!!!

 

[eveclo]

@eve, I hear what you're saying. I'm nervous to find out and in a way if you don't test then you live in ignorant bliss. But. I hate not knowing or being pregnant but stressing that I am not. I'm a need to know. Lol
Good luck to us!!!!

I'm getting a little anxious! I'm only 4dp5dt (more like 4dt) so only 8 dpo but I want to test! I'm leaving it until Sunday I think ! Can't wait to hear how you go with the testing did you say your going to start on Friday?

 

[barbikins]

It's hard to wait eh? It is for me!
I'm going to test on Sunday. That's the plan, anyway.
I have a test that can use whole blood & at 9dpo I should have HCG in my blood if I'm knocked up! I also ordered a bunch of IC tests too pee on

 

[Hatethewait85]

eveclo- It definitely sounds like your wedding day was a turning point. I hope that means your lil embaby is getting nice and cozy right now!! Sending loads of sticky vibes your way. Is your progesterone oral? I'll be taking PIO injections and I am NOT looking forward to it!

barbikins- Yay for successful thaw and transfer! Congrats on being PUPO!! Sending loads of sticky vibes your way, too. One of these embies are meant to be your forever baby, I just know it!

I can't wait to see how both of your tests turn out on Sunday! It'll be here FAST!

AFM- I've been busy with life stressors - my grandma fell and broke her pelvis this past weekend and just got released to nursing home for rehab. My hubby is having surgery tomorrow (gallbladder removal). My mother-in-law was just diagnosed with breast cancer yesterday and my father-in-law has a prostate biopsy planned for Friday. So needless to say there's been a lot going on- and as if I needed a reminder, life really is unfair sometimes! The good news among all of this is it's left little time to stress about my lining!

 

[eveclo]

eveclo- It definitely sounds like your wedding day was a turning point. I hope that means your lil embaby is getting nice and cozy right now!! Sending loads of sticky vibes your way. Is your progesterone oral? I'll be taking PIO injections and I am NOT looking forward to it!

barbikins- Yay for successful thaw and transfer! Congrats on being PUPO!! Sending loads of sticky vibes your way, too. One of these embies are meant to be your forever baby, I just know it!

I can't wait to see how both of your tests turn out on Sunday! It'll be here FAST!

AFM- I've been busy with life stressors - my grandma fell and broke her pelvis this past weekend and just got released to nursing home for rehab. My hubby is having surgery tomorrow (gallbladder removal). My mother-in-law was just diagnosed with breast cancer yesterday and my father-in-law has a prostate biopsy planned for Friday. So needless to say there's been a lot going on- and as if I needed a reminder, life really is unfair sometimes! The good news among all of this is it's left little time to stress about my lining!

Not oral- vaginally. Just a little bullet like thing that I put up there before bed and you have to lay down for 30mins after (hence the before bed). Much better than injecting! I hope that it goes ok for you.

So sorry to hear about all of this craziness happening in your life! Focus on yourself & being healthy & happy. Life definitely is very unfair sometimes.


I've been having on & off headaches since Tuesday, and my lower tummy is sooo bloated. I hope this is a good sign! It's hard to be positive and confident though.

@barbi- how are you feeling? Hope your resting up!

 

[eveclo]

Argh- feeling so deflated and had to post on here because I don't want to tell DH that I'm second guessing this... But my boobs have started to hurt in the same way they always do before AF. Usually they start to hurt a few days before & I'm due on Wednesday. So it's arrived. I think I'm going to see if I start spotting and maybe hold off on that Sunday test. I've started to become a little scared to actually test!

 

[barbikins]

HTW I hope you're right!! I am having a hard time seeing the light I wish I were are confident as you! I am prepared to start testing Sunday. Eeep! That's not far from now.
Oh my gosh. That's a lot to deal with. I am so sorry! Is everyone going to be OK?
You poor thing. Yeah, you definitely will have a lot of distractions. Crap.
Sending you a big virtual hug. xo

@eve, I'm feeling Ok-ish. I'm stressed and irritable. I'm very nervous about this shit. Ugh. I wish I could just move on some how. I'm done with my limbo-life.
Sore boobies are from Progeseterone which is normal. Doesn't mean AF is on her way. It's been 5 days, have you tested? Will you test?

 

[eveclo]

HTW I hope you're right!! I am having a hard time seeing the light I wish I were are confident as you! I am prepared to start testing Sunday. Eeep! That's not far from now.
Oh my gosh. That's a lot to deal with. I am so sorry! Is everyone going to be OK?
You poor thing. Yeah, you definitely will have a lot of distractions. Crap.
Sending you a big virtual hug. xo

@eve, I'm feeling Ok-ish. I'm stressed and irritable. I'm very nervous about this shit. Ugh. I wish I could just move on some how. I'm done with my limbo-life.
Sore boobies are from Progeseterone which is normal. Doesn't mean AF is on her way. It's been 5 days, have you tested? Will you test?

Haven't tested yet.. I'm now 6dp5dt but I am so scared to see a BFN I'd rather just wait. I will test on Sunday. At least then ill be 12/13 dpo and it should be correct by then. Period is due Wednesday according to my usual 33 day cycle / without progesterone. Last time on my fresh cycle Af came fully on 13dpo (9dp3dt) so ill wait it out a little and see how i go.

I'm glad the progesterone can cause sore boobs- I always get them before AF so it made me feel a little down. I feel your pain! I hope this cycle brings good news for you Barbi!

Any symptoms as of yet?

 

[pisces78]

Barbs & Eveclo: Congrats girls on being PUPO!
Keeping my fx for you both for testing on Sunday! Sending for sticky beans!

HTW: You poor thing, sending you lots of , what alot to be going through, look after yourself and lots of good wishes for your family! It does put things in perspective when you have sick family members.

ATM: Finally the witch showed up 4 days late, so now on day 10, had my first scan and have a 15mm dominant follie growing so now will be testing for O each morning, nurse thinks Sunday or Monday, which hopefully means ET later next week fx!

Have been abit teary and emotional the last week, feeling like I'm in a funk and don't want spend time with friends who 1) don't know I'm going through IVF and 2) all have babies and children!

Had my heavily pregnant sister who also has a 1yo son staying with us, which was nice but also quite confronting when going through infertility treatment. I have decided to see the IVF counsellor to hopefully have a chat about coping strategies, as finding things really tough, I feel bitter and sad, and not the person I was before the TTC and IVF and this is only my 2nd cycle! Sorry, girls if I'm being a downer just needed to vent!

How do you ladies pick yourselves up? The only thing I can think of is keep busy with work as a distraction and try and focus on the present and not keep thinking about the possible future? Be thankful that I have a wonderful relationship with DH.