IVF February/March 2012

[hockey24]

Lucie and Jappy - those are great results!!

I just got back from mine and I had 4 out of 5 that are still hanging in there. 1 was a grade A and 3 were grade C (which means they just haven't quite made it to blast yet). We transferred 2 and if the other 2 make it til tomorrow - then we will freeze them.

Kate - good luck today!!

 

[marie44]

Seoul - Definitely talk to your doctor and take his advice. It sounds like normal symptoms but you'll feel a lot better if an expert tells you that.

Lucie - So excited to 3 transferred (I didn't know there was a such thing as a 12 cell?)

CRC - Good advice on eating and drinking warm things. I remember reading that in my "fertility diet" book years ago when I was eagerly ttc.

Sienna - Sorry you might have to wait but it should give your body time to heal and be in tip-top shape for your BFP. Also, you would have gotten the hardest part out of the way...ER.

Mmleo - Glad you got 4 good ones!

Jappy - Sounds like you'll have some leftover to freeze!

Hockey - GL today!

SarahAK I think dh has horrible timing to make such comments and honestly I don't know anyone that has a great marriage. They are full of ups and downs. I think men don't feel like part of this process and like Goldy said feel less manly and get frustrated. Hang in there. Things will get better.

Goldy - I think on a normal occasion, you might have over-reacted...but during this time, he needs to be on his best behavior supporting you, not leaving your side. If this "Mike's party thing" was something he really needed to go to for his friend, then he should have cleared every little detail with you. I do understand men have obligations to their friends blah blah blah, but he needs your approval for this. Giving up on him might just be the hormones talking so don't close any doors. If this fight happened during another time in your relationship, it would probably be resolved in a few days. I don't think there is any cheating going on, just a lot of insecurity and disrespect which can both be worked on. My DH was cheated on by his 1st wife so I can relate to the insecurity and trust issues. I don't know if it will ever fully go away unfortunately.

AFM,
Got AF yesterday (5-6 days early) thanks to bcp. My dr said no big deal, it may just speed things up. He saw lots of follies on both sides on the u/s and said I should respond well to the meds. He said uterine lining is only 5mm but the meds will help thicken it up. I'm waiting on my bw results to see what dose of meds I should start today. Now ER could be as early as March 15th!

 

[michelle01]

Goldy - I am sorry for what you are going through; I don't think you overreacted and I wouldn't be happy if it was my DH. You have gone through so much, that you need all the support you can get right now.

Lucie - YAY to being PUPO with triplets, how exciting

Good luck Kate with your transfer!

jappygirl & hockey - YAY to you too for being PUPO with twins

Pink - I have been symptom spotting since the day after transfer I am not 6dp5dt and still doing it! I am pretty sure that the sore/tender boobs are from the progrestrone suppositories; I am doing those as well. The only difference I have felt the past two days is I really cannot do much without feeling out of breath, cramping more and more, then today all of a sudden I am going to the bathroom like crazy (not peeing either). They told me you could get constipated from the meds, which I was and then all of a sudden today, well, that is not the case anymore.

marie - looks like things are moving along; march 15 is not that far away and will be here before you know it!

 

[hockey24]

Goldy - I don't think you overreacted at all! I think it was incredibly disrespectful of your husband to act that way. Communication is key. If he had communicated that he may sleep over for whatever reason, that would be better. He just handled the whole situation a little immaturely. You are going through so much and do not need any outside stress.

But men handle stress in odd ways sometimes and this may be him struggling with everything going on. So he made some poor decisions and then because he's stressed did not handle everything very well the following day.

Sometimes its hard when the words said can't be taken back. You are a strong couple if you are going through IVF so you will get through this as well.

 

[sienna1]

Babydrms, you asked about my levels. I know each doctor has a different tolerance for risk, so mine might just be very risk-averse. On Saturday, day 10 of stims I has estrogen of 3,738 and progesterone of 2.3. Yesterday, day 11 of stims I had estrogen of 4,764 and progesterone of 2.6. Because my levels didn't accelerate as much as they had previously she opened up the small possibility of being able to transfer. She had me only trigger with half a dose of HCG and is going to give me some medication during ER that can help with either reducing chance of/symptoms of OHSS (I don't completely understand). She'll make the final call depending on how I do after ER. Still thinking we'll freeze, but this small chance is making me feel better.

 

[babydrms]

Goldy - sorry you are having such difficult times.

to all the beans which were transferred today!

I had a longer response typed out and accidently erased...sorry to whomever I missed...

 

[Lindylou]

Wow 3 transferred lucie- that's great and 2 for you jappy and for you hockey. Fingers crossed for you all. It's so so exciting!!!

 

[babydrms]

Babydrms, you asked about my levels. I know each doctor has a different tolerance for risk, so mine might just be very risk-averse. On Saturday, day 10 of stims I has estrogen of 3,738 and progesterone of 2.3. Yesterday, day 11 of stims I had estrogen of 4,764 and progesterone of 2.6. Because my levels didn't accelerate as much as they had previously she opened up the small possibility of being able to transfer. She had me only trigger with half a dose of HCG and is going to give me some medication during ER that can help with either reducing chance of/symptoms of OHSS (I don't completely understand). She'll make the final call depending on how I do after ER. Still thinking we'll freeze, but this small chance is making me feel better.

I agree, they all practice differently. As soon as my estrogen got over 3000 last time they triggered me. I could have probably gone a day or two longer but they are the same about the risk. I am actually measuring today the same as I was last time when my estrogen was so high but it has been lower this cycle so I think I may keep stimming. I did have mild OHSS symptoms and we did a SET. One of the ways I knew very early that it was a bfn because I started to feel better - you obviuosly get worse with pregnancy. I hope you are able to transfer! When is ER?

 

[Goldy]

Happy more of us are PUPO!!

Am still counting down... 3 days to BETA and 2 days to testing on my own!! Have decided to cheat a day before Beta to prepare myself !!

 

[michelle01]

I am keeping my fingers crossed for you Goldy! I get my beta the day after you and I have already done 3 hpt tests I have mainly done them to test right before and after the hcg booster. According to what I have read online, doing 2500 units shouldn't last more then 3 days in your system. My last booster injection was on Saturday morning and the line this morning was still pretty dark. I plan to test everyday until Fridays beta!

Good luck and I cannot wait to hear your good news

 

[michelle01]

How are you feeling physically Goldy? Do you have any other symptoms; other then what the progestrone is already doing? I started noticing lower back pain today; that I did not have before. Overall, I just feel icky!!! I am tired, drained, sore and very heavy boobs, cramping all the time, sometimes really bad cramps, craving salads like mad (I have had one almost everyday now) and now the lower back pain, as well as, having lots of runs to the bathroom. I know a lot of these are things you get from the progestrone and some I have had throughout. Friday cannot get here soon enough!!

 

[Goldy]

How are you feeling physically Goldy? Do you have any other symptoms; other then what the progestrone is already doing? I started noticing lower back pain today; that I did not have before. Overall, I just feel icky!!! I am tired, drained, sore and very heavy boobs, cramping all the time, sometimes really bad cramps, craving salads like mad (I have had one almost everyday now) and now the lower back pain, as well as, having lots of runs to the bathroom. I know a lot of these are things you get from the progestrone and some I have had throughout. Friday cannot get here soon enough!!

hey, thanks for asking.. lower back pains are definately nonstop. tiredness, feel heavy boobs, cramping happened on day 3 & 4 after transfer, bloatedness, and hunger all the time, bathroom runs definately attribute it to progestrone. My goodness.. will update on Tues or Wed morning before Beta!!

I applaud you on testing daily, I can never do it...I would rather not know until the day.. save the disappointment to the very last straw!!

 

[Lucie73821]

I've got my fingers crossed for you Goldy!

 

[Mmleo]

Hello Goldy.Am so sorry for what's happening to u two.These are really difficult times,u need to be stress free no matter what and god willing get a BFP.I;ve done this with my then boyfriend...whenever things got heated up,he was always fast to make a decision to break up..n i'll tell him that i;ll talk abt it when am ready.i always took a week n then we talk without any of us being angry,it worked.Having said that...those were really mean things he said to u,i hope he apologizes..but mean doesnt hurt me at all coz i can be meaner...for example i didnt tell him i was pg until i had my 1st scan,then i wouldnt talk abt it until he apologized for every lito thing h's done to me.but just remember we werent married!i hope u get a BBFP!

 

[Mmleo]

guys pliz help me...tell me what u think n be honest,i want to be prepared.My ET is in 3hrs and am scared to death that they r going to postpone it coz i fell huge on my left side of abdomen,almost similar(in size) to the cyst i had removed in sept last year which measured 110mm diam.it doesnt hurt,just bulky..bn going to the loo more than usual too.PLIZ PLIZ
Kate-i hope ur ET went well

 

[babydrms]

I had a transfer and my right ovary was almost 20 cm...

 

[Mmleo]

thank u so much...that helps big time.

 

[jappygirl76]

Mmleo, don't worry you have made or this far and you are going to be fine. Try not to overt think it, and think only happy thoughts, ( easier said than done right).
Michele and Goldy my fingers are crossed for both of you

Hockey and Lucie how are you feeling after the transfer??

For everyone getting their ec or et best of luck and keep us updated.

 

[Goldy]

Hardly slept last night, excrutiating lower back and crampy all night almost thought Af had come, went to bathroom only to discover the progesterone drips.. Really messy.(sorry) I guess am still in the running, 2 days to go to testing and 1 to go for my own cheating -will buy the Clearblue tomorrow (if I get the guts to do it!!)Overjoyed for those who have joined the PUPO club and those still to join. Congrats for all retrievals this week and ET

For those on progesterone suppositories do you get ichy on the external of your va jay jay. How are you coping if at all. I itch about 30 minutes after putting these pills in and then it subsides after about 15 minutes, just wondering if it's normal or one has to get another prescription for the itch?

 

[Apple Blossom]

Hi Ladies, just wondering if I can join you all , I start my stimming next monday and EC is estimated to be the 26th March. I havent read through yet but will spend sometime catching up.