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

[MeganScott]

If I remember correctly, my lining grew from 9 to 10 over a similar number of days. I had to have my lining check early because I was going away for a conference the week before my transfer when my doctor would normally schedule the lining check. I was concerned about the possibility of my lining growing "too much" (because I really had no idea how fast or slow it grows, and I read that it's possible for it to be too thick for a transfer), so I requested another lining check a few days before our transfer. My doctor said that my lining would be fine, but she understood our desire to double-check before we thawed one of our precious embryos.

As for the flu shot, my doctors (I checked with my RE and my OB) both said that the flu shot is safe at any time during pregnancy as long as you get the preservative free version. If it's safe during pregnancy, I'd imagine it's also safe before a transfer. I got mine from the OB office (they carry the preservative free version) when I was 5 weeks, though I wish I had gotten it sooner just for piece of mind. When I asked my RE about doing it before my transfer when that cycle was just starting, she said that she would wait because a lot of people feel pain after the flu shot (it's intramuscular), and she preferred that I didn't go into the transfer feeling any pain. That said, I didn't really have any pain in my arm after I got my shot, so I probably would have been fine doing it earlier. I do know that you don't actually build up any antibodies from the flu shot for about 2 weeks. Not sure if that answer was really helpful...

Disney, thank you, that actually WAS very helpful. You're awesome.
(I know I keep saying that, but I mean it, really, you're really a BIG help and I so appreciate the inputs!)

Update: The RE just called me with my instructions, we're officially scheduled a day early than we wanted, and its set for FRIDAY, NOV 15th.

I forgot to ask if its okay to get a flu shot, and considering I'll be getting IM shots daily, I think I'll skip it for now, don't want to be in pain for the transfer.

My medications schedule is:

- Lupron 10 units tonight and tomorrow; tomorrow is the last Lupron shot.
- Delestrogen IM shot 0.5 tonight
- PIO IM shots start Saturday, first shot 1/2 cc, Sunday onwards 1cc daily.
- Antibiotic Cipro and Prednisone starts Sunday onwards for four days
- Return Monday for blood test.

On the day of the transfer, I'm supposed to call the lab at 11:00am to check survival of the thawed embies, and then they'll tell me what time to report, with a FULL bladder.

All the instructions suddenly make it so real... Its begun! I don't want to dwell on it and jinx it, but OMG I want it to work so badly!!

 

[Chickadeedee]

Quick check in after ultrasound - a beautiful baby with a heartbeat of 122bpm was seen!!!! Xoxoxo, more later

 

[Disneyfan88]

Megan - Your transfer will be here before you know it. I'm so excited for you and am praying for your success!

My doctor has me on 2 ml of progesterone per night. They checked my progesterone levels at the time of my beta, and my level was way, way low on the twice daily crinone alone. She said that most doctors don't check progesterone, but it's just something that she does. I must say that I'm so glad that I'm not on crinone anymore -- even if the alternative is PIO and a bunch of ugly bruises. I think the bruises bother DH more than they bother me.

My doctor had me on antibiotics (doxycycline) leading up to my transfer to make sure that I didn't have any infections or anything going in to the transfer.

Quick check in after ultrasound - a beautiful baby with a heartbeat of 122bpm was seen!!!! Xoxoxo, more later

That's awesome! I'm so happy that you got to see your bean and the heartbeat!

 

[MeganScott]

Absolutely, Disney... DH is still freaked out about the bruise he gave me from the first ever IM shot, and when I told him today that PIO would be daily, he got pretty worried about giving me the shots everyday. I'm a little scared about that too, but I rationalized, that's only a few seconds of pain as compared to the all-day-long ickiness from the Crinone, so I supposed I'd choose the PIO too...

They're doing a hormone test twice a week, so I supposed they're checking progesterone levels too, I'm not too sure though... I've installed a desktop planner on the home computer and input the daily medication on it, I don't want to mess up the dosage or what starts when!

Winter is here, its expected to be snowing here in NJ on Wednesday and Thursday, so I'm going to have to bundle up to keep the warmth.

Chickadeedee congrats on seeing your LO and hearing the heartbeat! That must be so special!!

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

Exciting times ahead Megan! xoxoxo Fx.

Chick...Wonderful news that is one of the most beautiful things to see congrats!

 

[adroplet]

My RE just called, blood test was a BFN.
Now we need to figure out what to do next and when.

 

[sunshine1217]

[
Disney, I guess judging from your name I guessed la congrats on the baby girl! There are some great fertility centers up in norcal.

Thanks! It was a fair assumption. We are going to Disneyland soon, though. [/QUOTE]

I live down here but haven't been in 4 years! can't wait to go again!

Quick check in after ultrasound - a beautiful baby with a heartbeat of 122bpm was seen!!!! Xoxoxo, more later

That's so exciting!!!! Congratulations!

My RE just called, blood test was a BFN.
Now we need to figure out what to do next and when.

So sorry to hear that adroplet.

 

[Plex]

Adroplet - Im so sorry hun xx

 

[Luciola]

Henna, Megan and everyone, thank you for your kind words!
See my siggy - I just started the stim today! (I live in GMT+8, it is already the morning of 8th Nov).

ER scheduled on 19th Nov.
Regarding the transfer... I don't know yet which month would be... let's concentrate on getting as many as eggs, embryos, blasts first!

Henna, may I ask you if you have done a fresh IVF cycle? In your siggy you only mentioned 7 snowbabies.

 

[Disneyfan88]

My RE just called, blood test was a BFN.
Now we need to figure out what to do next and when.

I'm so sorry.

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

My RE just called, blood test was a BFN.
Now we need to figure out what to do next and when.

I'm so sorry sweetie

 

[sunshine1217]

Today is only 2dp5dt. I still don't feel much. I strained a little to go to the bathroom and felt something on the right side of the uterus. My appetite is not great but I think that may be due to my bedrest. I've pretty much had 0 activity the last 2 days. so ready to get moving again.

Did you all take bedrest seriously? For how long?

 

[Disneyfan88]

Today is only 2dp5dt. I still don't feel much. I strained a little to go to the bathroom and felt something on the right side of the uterus. My appetite is not great but I think that may be due to my bedrest. I've pretty much had 0 activity the last 2 days. so ready to get moving again.

Did you all take bedrest seriously? For how long?

My transfer was on a Thursday afternoon. My doctor said to be on bedrest until Saturday night. I spent the rest of Thursday on the couch in the living room, went upstairs that night, and stayed in bed until Sunday morning (getting up just to shower or use the bathroom). I think I finally went back downstairs around lunchtime on Sunday, though I still stayed on the couch and didn't do much. I was out and about on Monday, though I was still taking it easy.

My husband was around the entire time I was on bedrest, so he was constantly bringing me anything I asked for, including food. I spent the whole time watching movies and surfing the web on my ipad. I eventually did get restless.

 

[MeganScott]

adroplet I'm so sorry hun!

sunshine I bed-rested the day of transfer and the day after transfer, but started moving around slowly from the second day after and then onwards... It depends on what your doctor advises though, I had rested inspite of my RE, i.e. he said I could go back to normal activity the very next day after transfer but I wanted to take it easy for a couple of days atleast...

I would get bored in bed, so I'd come down and lounge on the reclining couch and watch the football games with DH on Sunday while still resting with my knees up. Its nice to have DH waiting on you once in a while

 

[sunshine1217]

My mom is here bc my hubby couldn't take off. It has been really nice to be waited on the weather is so nice here in SoCal, it makes it hard for me to not want to go out. I haven't gone downstairs since coming up on Wednesday!

I'm watching first wives club and pride and prejudice (only to see rupert friend as I love his character in homeland )

 

[Katielbkr]

I am 2dp5dt and I went back to work today. My RE said bed rest for 24 hours then no lifting over 10 pounds and light duty for the next 2 weeks.

My nurse called and only one embryo made it to freeze.

 

[sunshine1217]

Katie, we're on the same schedule! Do you feel anything yet?

 

[Katielbkr]

Katie, we're on the same schedule! Do you feel anything yet?

I was a little crampy earlier today felt like I was going to get my p. So far that's it... I am very emotional and worried this is not going to work

 

[Samsfan]

Adroplet- I'm so sorry!!! I know how you feel.... Get rest and motivated for the next cycle.

Megan- Exciting! Can't wait for the 15th

Sunshine- Interesting after my last 2 ivf's I was told to resume to regular activities, no heavy lifting and exercising. I went to work the next day after ivf #1... but resumed my normal activities and went to work from transfer after ivf#2. After both transfers during that period I participated in fundraising walks. I'm wondering if that effected my cycle. I really doubt it, because of the grade of my embies.. but this time... I'm taking off.. and not doing anything for the first week. I have been off all week.

AFM- I had ER today. I have 4 eggs.. Oh well..better than none... so we shall see. I'm keeping my fingers crossed...

My RE just called, blood test was a BFN.
Now we need to figure out what to do next and when.

 

[sunshine1217]

Katie, I was crampy earlier but realized I was just a bit constipated. I've been a nervous wreck, too. We have 3 frozen but they're all early blasts so I really don't have much faith in them should this round not work.

Samsfan, I've heard conflicting views but my dr ordered 48 hours. During my FET I was terrible about bedrest b/c my inlaws were caring for my son and they kept doing everything wrong. I blamed myself a lot afterwards so this time I didn't want to screw it up on my end, even if it has no bearing on it.