ICSI/IVF buddy June 2014?

[trying4babies]

2nd attempt at icsi.

Doctor changed meds to menopur 225 daily.

Today is my third day on menopur.

Have previously met a great bunch of girls nearly all had BFP so hoping to have some new buddies for this venture

 

[pisces78]

Hi T4B!

I'm also starting my 2nd ICSI cycle on day 2 currently, with AF giving me lots of aches and pains! Start menopur 150 tomorrow, looking forward to trying something new as was on gonal f last time and go bfn. Also, had an endo scratch in previous cycle which is suppose to aid implantation for the next cycle and growing to day 5 if we can. So, feeling enthusiastic! How about you are you trying anything different this time?

 

[trying4babies]

Hi Pisces

Was also on purogon last time. I had my first endometrial scratch this time round on May 28th. I have to say it did hurt. Was more indescribable pain which I never want to have again.
I started my menopur on Monday june 2nd, on 225, so this Friday I have a scan to check the progress. I've been really tired this ttime with little pains were I've injected.
Also have little hairs growing too happened last time and the nurses said they'd never had a patient experience this.... Lol
My DH has a low sperm count but has increased to 8 million since 2011 . Praying for our miracle.

I feel very different to our last treatment. On.Friday at our scan I'll be starting my yellows orltraguan something like that....

Nurse also told me my oVarian reserve increased from 15 to 24.4 - I've searched online to.see what it means in terms of eggs left but can't find anythin...
We also going for blastocyst day 5 depending what happens....

 

[lanet]

Hi ladies, I did ivf/icsi in May but have not transferred yet. Hoping to transfer at the end of June!

 

[pisces78]

Good luck with your scan today! Hope all goes well! Keep us updated. Grow eggies grow! How do they measure your ovarian reserve is that based on counts at baseline or the AMH test?

Are you on any supplements or alternative natural therapys this time?
I'm just on prenatal vitamins though did have a reiki treatment last week, to unblock my energy flow and assist my charkas ( I will give anything a go!)

I'm on day 3 so started with first injection today! I also got a burny itchy feeling at injection site, which i didn't do previously with gonal f.

Our male factor is abnormal sperm morphology, all other parameters are good! I think the RE gave us a 1% success rate each month if we try naturally! So, ICSI here we go again!

Yes, the endo scratch was rather unpleasant but anything to increase our chances I'm willing to do!

Hello Lanet! Are you on a natural FET or medicated FET? Any preparations for the FET? 6 blasts thats fantastic! Fingers crossed for you!

 

[lanet]

I'm doing a medicated fet, I just finished birth control pills, Monday I will have a scan and bloodwork and hopefully start estrogen to build my lining. I'm going to do acupuncture too, it wasn't in the plan as this all gets so expensive, but I've had a sore rib that I need her to fix anyway so I thought I might as well tell her to help with my lining etc. it always relaxes me anyway.
Our problem is male factor too. I have an 11 year old daughter, my husband adopted her when we were married almost 4 years ago, and we've been trying to have another ever since. They gave us about the same percent chance for trying naturally or even iui, (after years of doing both) so we had no choice but icsi. The cycle went well, lots of eggs etc, I'm just so excited to finally transfer and have a chance!!
Do either of you have any ideas on what went wrong in your first attempt?

 

[pisces78]

Hi lanet,

No, the doc basically said have to keep trying, "its a numbers game"! Which is not very helpful really! Though had the endo scratch procedure this time to increase implantation and having blood checked for any blood clotting factors. FX this is it!

 

[trying4babies]

Hi all...

Hope all is going well.

The Ovarian Reserve decreases over time, basically it's your biological clock, the amount of eggs left but I can't find any info online. I couldn't complain that it has got better.
I'm on a calorie controlled diet and taking wellwoman conception vitamins, the DH is taking the same brand with conception vitamins for males.

Had some terrible news so haven't been online at all. I will fill you all in after my visit tomoro.

They found an endometrial polyp, So angry because the nurse said it's possible they could have missed it before. After reading about it, I had some symptoms over the past few yrs. Also had an abnormal smear back in 2011 and same year it came back normal so really have a lot of emotions happening. According to the clinic they are happy going forward with this cycle, then to freeze my embies and they will give me a general anaesthetic to remove the polyp. There's also a cyst on the outside of my ovary.

Extremely upset and the DH not coping as cancer runs in my family so we can't stop thinking of the worst. I'm more worried about how he's feeling

 

[jsquared]

Hi Tryingforbabies--just wanted to say I had polyps--a bunch, apparently--and the docs assured me they are very rarely cancerous. It turned out to be fine, and I was so glad they found them because polyps can keep an embryo from implanting. I know it's hard not to worry, especially with a family history, but chances are everything is okay.

 

[lanet]

I'm so sorry to hear about the polyp, I know how disheartening a delay and extra procedure can be. I hope it comes back all good so you don't have to worry.

 

[pisces78]

Sending positive thoughts your way T4B! Hope your appointment goes well with the specialist and they can give you some reassurance that it will be ok!

My blood clotting panel came back with elevated ANA so having further blood tests, not sure if this is just related to my hypothyrodism or some other auto immune disorder, I guess will wait and see!

Have my first scan today, so hope those follies are growing, have felt lots of pulling and stretching sensations so hoping that is a good sign.

 

[trying4babies]

Thanks for the encouragement. The word cancer is so scary. I didn't realise how common they really are. I've been reading non stop about it all. Felt much better today after a coupleof hours processing all the iinfo. Myself and the DH had benn arguing so much because he wanted me to stop the injections and I kept going. I'd never risk myself especially since the nurses and doctor advised us to keep going.
Each arrival at the clinic I've blood taken and they measure the polyp and the follies. They are happy with the progress. In total from both ovaries there is 18 follies. Some under 10mm some over 10mm. Nurse said they'd like a few at 18mm so fingers crossed.
I'm due back tomorrow morning for more bloods and another scan. Discussed that Iccould be having egg retrieval this Friday or Saturday, but they will certainly give me two days notice.
On the day of egg collection the doctor is to organise the operation and discuss from there onwards. Will be going for a review, nurse also said I would only need 12 days tablets and no injections.....
Decided that a after all the worry we will need a couple of days abroad before beginning the new cycle....

Anyways, really appreciate all your support so far. How are you all doing

 

[trying4babies]

I'm doing a medicaself pity mode..., soz

I just finished birth control pills, Monday I will have a scan and bloodwork and hopefully start estrogen to build my lining. I'm going to do acupuncture too, it wasn't in the plan as this all gets so expensive, but I've had a sore rib that I need her to fix anyway so I thought I might as well tell her to help with my lining etc. it always relaxes me anyway.
Our problem is male factor too. I have an 11 year old daughter, my husband adopted her when we were married almost 4 years ago, and we've been trying to have another ever since. They gave us about the same percent chance for trying naturally or even iui, (after years of doing both) so we had no choice but icsi. The cycle went well, lots of eggs etc, I'm just so excited to finally transfer and have a chance!!
Do either of you have any ideas on what went wrong in your first attempt?

I never answered ur questions... Was in selfpity mode

Nothing was wrong at all for our first try at icsi. Everything went according to plan. We didn't have the funds for blasto so this time we will be getting that done. Also did not have the endometrial scratch as that wasn't around then. My case is DH has low sperm, we had 16 eggs only, good sizes. Only 2 matured out of them all which was disappointing. I remember clearly that I had all the pregnancy symptom s and felt something wasn't right and as they say go with your gut feeling. I knew by Day13po that it didn't work. It was heart wrenching because Itthought I was prepared. I really wasn't.

Is this your first try at this? Have you transfered, if so what day are you now?

 

[trying4babies]

Sending positive thoughts your way T4B! Hope your appointment goes well with the specialist and they can give you some reassurance that it will be ok!

My blood clotting panel came back with elevated ANA so having further blood tests, not sure if this is just related to my hypothyrodism or some other auto immune disorder, I guess will wait and see!

Have my first scan today, so hope those follies are growing, have felt lots of pulling and stretching sensations so hoping that is a good sign.

Thank u Iwill keep posting
The wait aand see is such a difficult time, added pressure and worry iI think, but the more we worry the worst we feel. Really hope you get a greatoutcome.
Ohhhh first scan, good luck sounds good to me. Has to be great news cause I really didn't think it was working, but my first time was like that. Enjoy it too Fill us in about your follies and good luck

 

[lanet]

I think it's good that you continued your cycle, then your embies can be waiting for you while you get the polyp taken care of and you'll know that this part is done.
I haven't transferred yet, it's scheduled for June 27th. I started estrogen injections last night. This is our first try, we did a freeze all cycle, so we have 6 blasts waiting and we will transfer 2.

 

[pisces78]

Good to hear all the updates girls!

Scan went well, have around 12 follies, growing still small around 10mm, so have started the orgulutran injections, and go back for another scan on Friday, if all goes well could have ER on Monday, so that is great news.

Good to hear your continuing with your cycle T4B and your not too far until ER. Grow follies grow, hopefully you will get more mature eggies this time!

Lanet: Wow, 2 blasts, would you be happy with twins?

 

[lanet]

I would be sooooo happy with twins.
Monday retrieval how exciting!! Good number too!

 

[trying4babies]

Great news to hear you are both doing well... I'd love to have two transfered but I don't think my clinic allows.

All went well this morning. I have egg retrieval On Friday morning. Taking a one off injection that they have reduced from 10,000 to 5,000 tonite and nothing tomorrow. Happy days. I do remember been bed ridden for two wks but this cycle is completely different so hoping all will be great.
It's great that you have 6blasts. Not sure what way it'll work for FET, maybe they will allow 2 transfered
How exciting June 27th..
We had this cycle as it was our wedding anniversary so makes it that bit more special.

Pisces -how many days are you On cycle. Today is day 10 for me with orogultran this morning and no more menopur. Fasting tomorrow night for ET. Then hoping for an appointment for the polyp to ve removed. Once I have dates we are booking a sun holiday

 

[lanet]

Do you know why they reduced your trigger? To avoid ohss?
My clinic will allow 2 transferred in fresh or frozen. What country are you in? Are you self pay?
Best of luck on Friday!!!

 

[trying4babies]

Do you know why they reduced your trigger? To avoid ohss?
My clinic will allow 2 transferred in fresh or frozen. What country are you in? Are you self pay?
Best of luck on Friday!!!

They reduced it because I responded so well that I didn't need the double dosage. I suppose that's a good sign
I'm in Ireland, how bout u?