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

[ChloeNicolle]

hi everyone, hope you are all well, haven't felt like doing much over the past week or so been down about the BFN so had a break off here!

Finally got a call back off the clinic and I have a follow up app on 26 of November so hopefully will get some answer why it didn't work for me, does anyone know if I can insist on them putting 2 embryos back in if I have them seen as I'm only 22? This is my last free go so want the best chance?

xxxxxx

 

[MeganScott]

Hey Chloe good to see you back here...

From what I've heard, many clinics will let you decide whether you want to put in one or two embies. However, some clinics do have policies where they do a single embryo transfer because they believe its good enough to get success.

All factors being considered, most usually do not transfer three anymore (although there are still some that do) to reduce the chances of triplets.

When it comes to decisions on transferring one or two embies, they may be open to transferring two instead of one if you have them, and I would definitely ask the RE during the follow up appointment about putting in two embies in the next attempt.

Hang in there hon. Hope you feel better soon.

 

[Disneyfan88]

Samsfan That's awesome news.. Praying for your little embaby! Good luck with your transfer tomorrow!

Disney - Thank you!

AFM - Something's nagging me about this cycle: I've heard about how you're supposed to be free of infections to help implantation, and I feel I might be coming up with a cold, plus I've had diarrhea for a week now and I'm not sure what caused it/why it continues despite diet management... Is that something to be worried about?

My doctor had my on Doxycycline for about 5 days or so leading up TP my FET, and I was on Medrol the 4 nights leading up to my appointment. I think the Doxy was intended to ensure I was free of infections, and the Medrol was to prevent my body from rejecting the embryo. I think you said that you will be taking something like Medrol, correct? I'm not sure about the diarrhea and possible cold. Talk to your RE and see what he/she has to say. I pray that everything will work out ok.

Disney, I am feeling some fullness in my lower tummy but I wouldn't call it cramps. It feels like AF is on its way but of course, it's way early for that. FX'd it's a good sign. Went to another 1 year old party today. One of the girls asked us point blank if we are trying. I don't think anyone should ever ask that. Ppl would tell you if they are pregnant and if they are trying and having a hard time, they don't want to tell you so don't put them in that position. Argh....irritated.

I know that feeling all to well. Hang in there. When is your official test date?

I agree, I hate when people ask that question, too.

hi everyone, hope you are all well, haven't felt like doing much over the past week or so been down about the BFN so had a break off here!

Finally got a call back off the clinic and I have a follow up app on 26 of November so hopefully will get some answer why it didn't work for me, does anyone know if I can insist on them putting 2 embryos back in if I have them seen as I'm only 22? This is my last free go so want the best chance?

xxxxxx

Best of luck at your appointment. I think each clinic has their own policy -- perhaps depending on several factors including age and embryo grading. My doctor encouraged me to transfer 2 (though we only decided to transfer 1). I heard of other clinics that wouldn't even consider transferring more than one for my particular situation. Good luck.

 

[sunshine1217]

Official Beta is 11/18!! Not sure I can wait till then. I wanted to test but ironically, we had none left (I searched every corner of my TTC drawer haha). I bought like a million of those ic's when we started TTC #2, guess I am that crazy.

 

[Katielbkr]

Official Beta is 11/18!! Not sure I can wait till then. I wanted to test but ironically, we had none left (I searched every corner of my TTC drawer haha). I bought like a million of those ic's when we started TTC #2, guess I am that crazy.

Oh my gosh! Just got home from Walmart and bought a 3 pack! I knew I would cave! So now just waiting until I am ready to test. My boobs are super sore and all of the sudden I am so tired.

 

[MeganScott]

Yes, Disney, I start Ciproflaxocin (Antibiotic) and Medrol tonight, and I know that should take care of most infections / rejection issues. I can't take Tetracycline or Pennicillin, I have an allergic reaction to both so they have to use alternative antibiotics for me.

I've been doing some research and found that diarrhea is also a known side effect of Delestrogen, although its not very common.

As long as its from the meds, and I know I'm not fighting off a GI infection I can rest easy... I'm certainly going to ask them tomorrow though, when we go there.

Sunshine I know exactly how you feel! We have "well-meaning" relatives and extended family asking us the "Any good news?" "Are you planning on having a baby anytime soon?" "Don't wait too long before having a baby, your biological clock is ticking!!"

And it hits home in a frightening way sometimes, during the 2ww or when you're already stressed and cranky with the hormones... I've started avoiding social events and even phone calls from people who don't know about our TTC journey (Which is almost everybody) but it helps reduce whatever external factors can induce stress in your already difficult journey.

 

[sunshine1217]

Katie, are you also 4 dp5dt? I remember you were on the same or similar schedule as me. I'm not as symptomatic, unfortunately in this case

When are you going to test???

 

[Katielbkr]

Katie, are you also 4 dp5dt? I remember you were on the same or similar schedule as me. I'm not as symptomatic, unfortunately in this case

When are you going to test???

Yes. I am. I think we transferred the same day. I don't know when I will take a test! This is my first ivf attempt so I have no past experience to compare to. I have read you can start testing tomorrow. I know the hcg is out of my system from trigger bc I tested on transfer day.

 

[Disneyfan88]

Official Beta is 11/18!! Not sure I can wait till then. I wanted to test but ironically, we had none left (I searched every corner of my TTC drawer haha). I bought like a million of those ic's when we started TTC #2, guess I am that crazy.

I only made it to 6dp5dt before I caved. My official test date was supposed to be 8dp5dt, but my doctor moved it to 7dp5dt after I reported my BFP to her. I thought it would be way too early when I test, but I think I had an early implanter.

Official Beta is 11/18!! Not sure I can wait till then. I wanted to test but ironically, we had none left (I searched every corner of my TTC drawer haha). I bought like a million of those ic's when we started TTC #2, guess I am that crazy.

Oh my gosh! Just got home from Walmart and bought a 3 pack! I knew I would cave! So now just waiting until I am ready to test. My boobs are super sore and all of the sudden I am so tired.

Those are great symptoms. Good luck with the tests -- keep us posted.

Yes, Disney, I start Ciproflaxocin (Antibiotic) and Medrol tonight, and I know that should take care of most infections / rejection issues. I can't take Tetracycline or Pennicillin, I have an allergic reaction to both so they have to use alternative antibiotics for me.

I've been doing some research and found that diarrhea is also a known side effect of Delestrogen, although its not very common.

As long as its from the meds, and I know I'm not fighting off a GI infection I can rest easy... I'm certainly going to ask them tomorrow though, when we go there.

Sunshine I know exactly how you feel! We have "well-meaning" relatives and extended family asking us the "Any good news?" "Are you planning on having a baby anytime soon?" "Don't wait too long before having a baby, your biological clock is ticking!!"

And it hits home in a frightening way sometimes, during the 2ww or when you're already stressed and cranky with the hormones... I've started avoiding social events and even phone calls from people who don't know about our TTC journey (Which is almost everybody) but it helps reduce whatever external factors can induce stress in your already difficult journey.

It's "good" that those are known symptoms to your medications (good that you can likely pinpoint the symptoms to something, not that you have them ). You're doing an amazing job at prepping the best possible home for your little bean(s). Hang in there.

Katie, are you also 4 dp5dt? I remember you were on the same or similar schedule as me. I'm not as symptomatic, unfortunately in this case

When are you going to test???

I'm not sure if it makes you feel better, but I didn't have any symptoms prior to my BFP (even though I know lots of people have had these symptoms before getting their BFPs).

 

[Samsfan]

11:30 am ET transfer!!!!!! I hope my embaby has divided and its growing!

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

Good Morning Ladies

Samsfan...Good Luck

Megan...I noticed that you live in the North Bergen area...so do I!! I actually have a cold now so I'm freaking out that they would delay the start of my stimming....

Sunshin...11/18 is around the corner

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!!

 

[Plex]

Anyone else have an extended period of discomfort after their first period after ivf? Just wondering if its normal or not. I'm worrying about infection x

 

[Disneyfan88]

11:30 am ET transfer!!!!!! I hope my embaby has divided and its growing!

It's almost time! Good luck, Samsfan!

Anyone else have an extended period of discomfort after their first period after ivf? Just wondering if its normal or not. I'm worrying about infection x

I don't have any experience with this, but I hope everything is fine.

 

[Breezie613]

Good luck Samsfan!!!

 

[MeganScott]

Samsfan goodluck with your ET! Hope it went well.

Prayin4babies Wow! That's awesome, I hope we get our BFPs together... Would be nice to have someone on the same timeline who is also local.

If this FET of mine doesn't succeed, changing REs is the first thing we're going to do, because we've gone through 4 IUIs (including 1 cancelled), 2 Fresh cycles and this current FET, and I think with unexplained infertility he should have had enough chances to do something differently. We are going to IVF NJ at Somerset/Short Hills, and if you're comfortable saying so, can I ask who your RE is and if you're happy with them?

I hope it doesn't come to that though, and we can actually get our BFP this cycle!

Plex My actual period after the failed IVF was incredibly painful and heavy, but once it ended in 5-6 days, I felt fine more or less. Hope you feel better soon!

Update: I just returned from the RE's office. So apparently, once you start the Progesterone, your lining doesn't thicken anymore, and whats more it thins down a little bit.

The RE discouraged me from doing another U/s because in his opinion, 8.31 is thick enough, and the only thing another lining check will do is worry me. So he said if its 7.9 today, they are comfortable with that because they know it tends to vary, but I will start worrying and thats not good for me.

All in all, only one more blood test to determine my estrogen dose on thursday and then we go on to transfer on friday.

Okay, I've never chopped a pineapple before. This may sound silly, but I'm not sure what the core looks like and how hard it is...

 

[flagirlie7]

Girls, my ER is tomorrow morning! Wish us luck. I'm kinda excited and stressed at the same time, never been really in a surgery or hospital.
Anyone knows how long I have to be on doxycycline? I started last night and then twice today and tomorrow night only. What about the day after ER?

 

[MeganScott]

Girls, my ER is tomorrow morning! Wish us luck. I'm kinda excited and stressed at the same time, never been really in a surgery or hospital.
Anyone knows how long I have to be on doxycycline? I started last night and then twice today and tomorrow night only. What about the day after ER?

Goodluck flagirlie!! Hope you gets lots of eggs!!

As for your Doxycycline dose, I can't recall how long my antibiotics were and I'm afraid to guess what its supposed to be hon.. You ought to check with your REs office to know exactly what they want you to do.

 

[sunshine1217]

Plex, I don't know about IVF but after my FET it was heavy, not more uncomfortable than usual but very heavy.

flagirlie7, good luck!!

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

Samsfan goodluck with your ET! Hope it went well.

Prayin4babies Wow! That's awesome, I hope we get our BFPs together... Would be nice to have someone on the same timeline who is also local.

If this FET of mine doesn't succeed, changing REs is the first thing we're going to do, because we've gone through 4 IUIs (including 1 cancelled), 2 Fresh cycles and this current FET, and I think with unexplained infertility he should have had enough chances to do something differently. We are going to IVF NJ at Somerset/Short Hills, and if you're comfortable saying so, can I ask who your RE is and if you're happy with them?

I hope it doesn't come to that though, and we can actually get our BFP this cycle!

Plex My actual period after the failed IVF was incredibly painful and heavy, but once it ended in 5-6 days, I felt fine more or less. Hope you feel better soon!

Update: I just returned from the RE's office. So apparently, once you start the Progesterone, your lining doesn't thicken anymore, and whats more it thins down a little bit.

The RE discouraged me from doing another U/s because in his opinion, 8.31 is thick enough, and the only thing another lining check will do is worry me. So he said if its 7.9 today, they are comfortable with that because they know it tends to vary, but I will start worrying and thats not good for me.

All in all, only one more blood test to determine my estrogen dose on thursday and then we go on to transfer on friday.

Okay, I've never chopped a pineapple before. This may sound silly, but I'm not sure what the core looks like and how hard it is...

Hi Megan...I actually have to start from scratch this time...I ran out of frosties...I BEGGED my doctors the last time around to continue with the Metformin medication but they refused and soon enough 2 weeks after...I ended up bleeding until I lost the baby at 10 weeks. The first IVF cycle I stopped the meds and started to bleed and lost the baby 2 weeks later just like this time around...my first FET I was not told to take the Metformin and I never even had a BFP...(just a hot mess)

From my last miscarriage I developed an infection in my uterus because of the placenta that was left behind...had it removed but the infection was still there...I just got done with my biopsy this past Friday (6th one so far) and praying really really hard that this infection is gone so I can begin stimming asap! Not sure how I would handle another delay. It's ridiculous already! Let me not begin with the constant blood tests for reaccuring miscarriages as I had to do them 3x...because they kept forgetting to freeze my blood and then during my hysteroscopy they forgot to do the biopsy at the same time so I had wait (which made infection worse) and then go an additional 3 x.

I actually go to RMA (Morristown & Englewood)...My doctor is Dr. Morris and my nurse is Adrienne....

Sorry for the long message but that's me in a nutshell

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

Flag...Good Luck