IVF/FET in Aug'13' - Aug'14' buddies wanted!!*13 BFP's!!**Updates on first page**

[Disneyfan88]

So sorry Goldfish!

Disney - I have to do both the PIO injections and the vaginal suppositories twice a day too. For the PIO, I agree with everyone else... ice before and massage plus heat afterward. I honestly haven't been using the heat though because I freaked myself out after using heat on my abdomen after transfer. I just didn't want to take any more chances!

Betty - Hang in there! It is definitely too early for you to test.

Samsfan - I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

Thanks, Prayerful!

I think DH is more freaked out about the shots than I am. He didn't have any interest in giving me any of my injections while I was stimming (though to be honest, I preferred to do them myself anyway). He momentarily freaked out when I showed him the video of how to stab me with the needle and told him that I can't do it myself. The first one wasn't bad -- let's see how it feels tomorrow and after I've had a few more. I'm praying that the low levels were caught early enough to correct. I want this baby girl so badly!

 

[MeganScott]

Samsfan, good luck, fingers crossed for you to get a BFP too!!!

Goldfish, so sorry about the news. Whats the plan ahead?

Chickadee, Disney, please do remain active here, it would be nice to keep hearing your updates on the pregnancies!!! I'm very happy for you, and praying everyone else who's in the dreaded 2ww comes out successful too!!

AFM - I've been on BCP for about 10 days now, and they started me on Lupron last night. Sunday is my last night with BCP, but I continue Lupron. They will check hormone levels on 10/28 and confirm if I am good to start with Delestrogen - intramuscular shots, twice a week.

I'm terrified of the intramuscular shots, cos I've heard they hurt bad and plus DH will have to give me those... All the subcutaneous ones in the belly I managed on my own, but DH is not entirely skilled with his hands and I'm going to see if I can do those on my own...

Any ladies have done the PIO or Estrogen intramuscular shots themselves?

 

[ChloeNicolle]

just to update- I had egg collection yesterday, 21 eggs collected 18 fetilized, I'm going in for 5 day transfer on Tuesday!

Congrats on the bfp's!
Sorry to hear of bfn's

xxxx

 

[Plex]

Thats a great number Chloe!! Good luck for the transfer on tue! xx

Megan - Ive never had to give myself an intramuscular shot before but I would be the same as you as Hubby hates needles so I wud have to either get my mum to do it or do it myself Easier said than done. I wish you the best with doing them hun xx

Mwb - OMG TWINS!!!!! xx

Adrop - Is ur FET still scheduled for the 23rd? Hope ur well? xx

Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement I had my second scan today and things have improved I now have 8 follicles between 10mm-18mm and another 2 under10mm (5 on each side) So things are looking up! Im staying on the Stimms for another 3 days and have a scan on mon with a hopeful EC on Tue/Wed xx

 

[ChloeNicolle]

Thanks plex I had 14 at my 2nd scan and then 21 collected so hopefully you will have even more in another 3 days! Xx

 

[Plex]

Hopefully!!! Im still a bit shocked that they grew so much in 3 days but i guess its all a matter of getting the right dose xx

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

Just got back from my biopsy....and boy did that sucker hurt!!!!!! I have never felt that pain before in my prior ones....glad that part is over and now to wait for results...praying all is well and then I could start the stimming process.

How is everyone doing?

 

[Chickadeedee]

Plex - three more days of Stims plus the trigger should have you sitting pretty in the follicle department!!!

Megan - don't worry - I'm not quite ready to leave yet... I'm still being sooo cautious. I've told my parents and my sister in law - only because they have been our biggest supporters through this whole journey - can't tell you how many times I've cried with each of them!

Samsfan & Lucie- when are you testing? Early or waiting for beta? Hanawanna - I haven't seen you in here lately - what's going on? Goldfish - and more news? Betty - are you still testing?

Prayin - sorry your biopsy hurt so much!!! Yikes! But bring on the Stims!

 

[Disneyfan88]

Samsfan, good luck, fingers crossed for you to get a BFP too!!!

Goldfish, so sorry about the news. Whats the plan ahead?

Chickadee, Disney, please do remain active here, it would be nice to keep hearing your updates on the pregnancies!!! I'm very happy for you, and praying everyone else who's in the dreaded 2ww comes out successful too!!

AFM - I've been on BCP for about 10 days now, and they started me on Lupron last night. Sunday is my last night with BCP, but I continue Lupron. They will check hormone levels on 10/28 and confirm if I am good to start with Delestrogen - intramuscular shots, twice a week.

I'm terrified of the intramuscular shots, cos I've heard they hurt bad and plus DH will have to give me those... All the subcutaneous ones in the belly I managed on my own, but DH is not entirely skilled with his hands and I'm going to see if I can do those on my own...

Any ladies have done the PIO or Estrogen intramuscular shots themselves?

I still plan on hanging around and supporting you guys. I'm still being cautiously excited. I have my next blood draw tomorrow, and I'm praying that things are looking good in the beta and progesterone department!!!

My DH hates needles and was scared to do the injection last night -- especially after I showed him the YouTube video from Freedom Pharmacy. He did a wonderful job, though. He thinks he'll be ok after he does it a few more times. Good luck, and congrats on moving on to the next step!!

just to update- I had egg collection yesterday, 21 eggs collected 18 fetilized, I'm going in for 5 day transfer on Tuesday!

Congrats on the bfp's!
Sorry to hear of bfn's

xxxx

Awesome news!!

Thats a great number Chloe!! Good luck for the transfer on tue! xx

Megan - Ive never had to give myself an intramuscular shot before but I would be the same as you as Hubby hates needles so I wud have to either get my mum to do it or do it myself Easier said than done. I wish you the best with doing them hun xx

Mwb - OMG TWINS!!!!! xx

Adrop - Is ur FET still scheduled for the 23rd? Hope ur well? xx

Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement I had my second scan today and things have improved I now have 8 follicles between 10mm-18mm and another 2 under10mm (5 on each side) So things are looking up! Im staying on the Stimms for another 3 days and have a scan on mon with a hopeful EC on Tue/Wed xx

I'm so glad to see that your follicles have grown. Give it a few more days, and they'll continue to grow. It's possible that you have some that are hiding and will appear in the next few days.

Just got back from my biopsy....and boy did that sucker hurt!!!!!! I have never felt that pain before in my prior ones....glad that part is over and now to wait for results...praying all is well and then I could start the stimming process.

How is everyone doing?

Sorry to hear that the biopsy hurt. I'm praying that you get good results and can start stimming soon!

 

[Lucie73821]

Hi all. I've decided not to test before beta. I figured I've waited this long, I can hold out two more days. I am struggling to maintain my PMA, work has helped keep my mind off things (I spend my day with 18 7 year olds) but I'm worried about making it through the weekend and not going crazy!

I hope everyone is doing well.

 

[Goldfish]

Goldfish - I'm sorry will they do a blood test just in case?

Chickadee no blood tests here unless you get a positive pee test (and I don't think it's even that common! People dont seem to have as many blood tests in the UK as they do in the US?). Just as I thought AF was over, I had another round of heavy bleeding today, so it kinda feels like I'm having a second period straight after the other one!!

Meganscott next step is a follow-up appt next week with our Dr to discuss our cycle. I really want to know why on earth i got AF at 5dp5dt when i was still on progesterone! DH and I have already decided we want to try IVF again in a few months. those intramuscular shots sound scary! All the best!!

hi to everyone else and good luck Plex, Chloe and prayerful

 

[Samsfan]

Chickadee- Ive been testing every morning ... its been negative. I know that nothing will show until Sunday. I think at this point I will wait for Monday. I'm not hopeful.

Lucie- Good luck!!!!

The intramuscular shots aren't that bad

AFM- Had some spotting today. Weird! I'm 9 days past a 3 day transfer. It's too late for implantation.. Maybe its the witch!

Plex - three more days of Stims plus the trigger should have you sitting pretty in the follicle department!!!

Megan - don't worry - I'm not quite ready to leave yet... I'm still being sooo cautious. I've told my parents and my sister in law - only because they have been our biggest supporters through this whole journey - can't tell you how many times I've cried with each of them!

Samsfan & Lucie- when are you testing? Early or waiting for beta? Hanawanna - I haven't seen you in here lately - what's going on? Goldfish - and more news? Betty - are you still testing?

Prayin - sorry your biopsy hurt so much!!! Yikes! But bring on the Stims!

 

[Disneyfan88]

Hi all. I've decided not to test before beta. I figured I've waited this long, I can hold out two more days. I am struggling to maintain my PMA, work has helped keep my mind off things (I spend my day with 18 7 year olds) but I'm worried about making it through the weekend and not going crazy!

I hope everyone is doing well.

You're almost at your OTD -- hang in there!

Goldfish - I'm sorry will they do a blood test just in case?

Chickadee no blood tests here unless you get a positive pee test (and I don't think it's even that common! People dont seem to have as many blood tests in the UK as they do in the US?). Just as I thought AF was over, I had another round of heavy bleeding today, so it kinda feels like I'm having a second period straight after the other one!!

Meganscott next step is a follow-up appt next week with our Dr to discuss our cycle. I really want to know why on earth i got AF at 5dp5dt when i was still on progesterone! DH and I have already decided we want to try IVF again in a few months. those intramuscular shots sound scary! All the best!!

hi to everyone else and good luck Plex, Chloe and prayerful

Goldfish, I'm praying for your success on your next cycle!

Chickadee- Ive been testing every morning ... its been negative. I know that nothing will show until Sunday. I think at this point I will wait for Monday. I'm not hopeful.

Lucie- Good luck!!!!

The intramuscular shots aren't that bad

AFM- Had some spotting today. Weird! I'm 9 days past a 3 day transfer. It's too late for implantation.. Maybe its the witch!

Plex - three more days of Stims plus the trigger should have you sitting pretty in the follicle department!!!

Megan - don't worry - I'm not quite ready to leave yet... I'm still being sooo cautious. I've told my parents and my sister in law - only because they have been our biggest supporters through this whole journey - can't tell you how many times I've cried with each of them!

Samsfan & Lucie- when are you testing? Early or waiting for beta? Hanawanna - I haven't seen you in here lately - what's going on? Goldfish - and more news? Betty - are you still testing?

Prayin - sorry your biopsy hurt so much!!! Yikes! But bring on the Stims!

The spotting could be caused by anything. Hang in there. I'm praying for you!!


So, everything I've read online indicates that the PIO injection needles should be 1.5 inches long unless you're "really tiny". My doctor's office ordered me 1 inch needles, which they say is fine for someone my size (5'4", 115 lbs -- not sure I would say that that's excessively small?). I'm wondering if I should be concerned that the needle didn't hurt when DH stabbed me with it last night. I don't want a bigger needle if I don't need it (!!), but I want to make sure that this little bean is getting the progesterone that she needs. I trust my doctor but just wanted to see what everyone else was using.

 

[Plex]

Goldfish - Im so sorry to hear about ur cycle hun Hope u get some answers - it def sounds weird getting af whilst on the progesterone xx

Samsfan - At least now uve tested the trigger shot outta ur system - fxd for a positive result on sun!! xx

Lucie - Gosh uve got some strong will power there hun not testing - I wish u the best of luck !! xx

Disney - Hope all goes well tomorrow do u have a date for an us yet? xx

 

[Disneyfan88]

Goldfish - Im so sorry to hear about ur cycle hun Hope u get some answers - it def sounds weird getting af whilst on the progesterone xx

Samsfan - At least now uve tested the trigger shot outta ur system - fxd for a positive result on sun!! xx

Lucie - Gosh uve got some strong will power there hun not testing - I wish u the best of luck !! xx

Disney - Hope all goes well tomorrow do u have a date for an us yet? xx

Not yet -- I think I can schedule that once I get the lab results from tomorrow. I'm hoping they can process my blood same day even though it's the weekend. I'm being a worry wart and am dying for confirmation that all is well with this little bean! Thanks!

 

[Chickadeedee]

I'm worried that you are already having your second beta on Saturday and I'm not scheduled until Sunday!! Isn't it supposed to be 48 hours after the first? I hope my nurse didn't screw up - Monday was a holiday and I swear everyone has been off a day all week!!!
I guess if this beaner isn't going to stick, there is nothing they can do about it this early, so one extra day waiting for a blood test is no big deal. Right???

 

[Prayerful]

Disney - My DH wasn't too thrilled about doing my injections either. He had to practice on an apple a few times before he would even come near me with the needle. Haha!

My needles are 1.5 inches. You sound like you are pretty small so I wouldn't worry too much about having a 1 inch needle. I'm sure it is making it into the muscle, just not super deep into it. You could always double check with the nurse though.

Megan - The thigh is another location for IM injections if you truly have to do them yourself. That will be easier to do on your own. Hopefully DH will be able to do them for you though.

Chloe - Congrats! That is a great number!

Plex - So glad things are looking up for you!

Good luck Sam!

AFM - I had my first ultrasound today! Everything went great. There was one tiny little bean with a strong heartbeat that we could see but not hear. It really felt unreal after waiting so long to finally see my little bean on the screen. It was such a great feeling. I am a little sad the second embryo didn't make it but am so blessed to have this one! ...On a side note, my ovaries are bigger than my uterus right now!

I am so hopeful for everyone here to get their BFPs too!

 

[flagirlie7]

Hi, ladies, been stalking regularly, but not much has been happening... until now! Injection class was great. Been on BCP for a week now (until next Wed). Suddenly, things are starting and I am super excited. Starting Lupron tomorrow and stims on 11/2. Will be on Gonal-F 150 and Menopur 1 powder, until first u/s and b/w appt on 11/5.

Good luck to everyone!!

 

[Disneyfan88]

I'm worried that you are already having your second beta on Saturday and I'm not scheduled until Sunday!! Isn't it supposed to be 48 hours after the first? I hope my nurse didn't screw up - Monday was a holiday and I swear everyone has been off a day all week!!!
I guess if this beaner isn't going to stick, there is nothing they can do about it this early, so one extra day waiting for a blood test is no big deal. Right???

The first beta was yesterday, so the 48 hours is Saturday. But also know that my original test day was supposed to be today (before I got my BFP at home and got it changed), and since the lab is closed on Sunday, the next test would have been an extra day later (Monday). I'm not sure if I will actually get the results tomorrow with it being the weekend. I'm anxious for the next results.

Disney - My DH wasn't too thrilled about doing my injections either. He had to practice on an apple a few times before he would even come near me with the needle. Haha!

My needles are 1.5 inches. You sound like you are pretty small so I wouldn't worry too much about having a 1 inch needle. I'm sure it is making it into the muscle, just not super deep into it. You could always double check with the nurse though.

Megan - The thigh is another location for IM injections if you truly have to do them yourself. That will be easier to do on your own. Hopefully DH will be able to do them for you though.

Chloe - Congrats! That is a great number!

Plex - So glad things are looking up for you!

Good luck Sam!

AFM - I had my first ultrasound today! Everything went great. There was one tiny little bean with a strong heartbeat that we could see but not hear. It really felt unreal after waiting so long to finally see my little bean on the screen. It was such a great feeling. I am a little sad the second embryo didn't make it but am so blessed to have this one! ...On a side note, my ovaries are bigger than my uterus right now!

I am so hopeful for everyone here to get their BFPs too!

What a beauty!! That's awesome!

My doctor thinks I'm good with the 1 inch needles. I can still feel the injection site from last night still, so I think I'm ok. I jumped when DH stuck me tonight. Good thing the needle didn't pop out or I would have had to have him do it again.

 

[Disneyfan88]

Hi, ladies, been stalking regularly, but not much has been happening... until now! Injection class was great. Been on BCP for a week now (until next Wed). Suddenly, things are starting and I am super excited. Starting Lupron tomorrow and stims on 11/2. Will be on Gonal-F 150 and Menopur 1 powder, until first u/s and b/w appt on 11/5.

Good luck to everyone!!

Congrats on getting started! I was on Gonal-f and menopur, too.