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

[Hennapop]

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.

Hi Luciola,

I did not do a fresh cycle. Because of there cost of the PGD testing, my DH and I opted to do 2 back to back cycles so we could have a higher yield of eggs to test (the cost is basically similar if you test 3 or 13). That wasx the recommendation of our RE and we are hoping it worked!! We got 7 from each of our 2 cycles - 7 of those developed into blasts and we are waiting for the PGD results so we can plan FET hopefully next month!!

 

[Hennapop]

Plex- Hopefully you are going home soon! My prior egg collections I was not quiet as sore. This time the anesthesia really knocked me out. I slept all day and it hurts or is uncomfortable to walk. Last 2 times I bounced back right away... I'm wondering if its because I jumped into a cycle right away from the last one. Interesting, my first cycle yielded the most eggs... but the same results as cycle number 2. I would think that I would have felt less this cycle which yielded less than 2 and 1. Maybe, it was the cyst I had. Idk
I wouldn't worry.. its just a little bit of pain that will go away in a couple of days. I was uncomfortable from the bloat going into collection this time anyway.

Sunshine - lol dont blame u for letting ur mum look after ur lil one, take the help if its offered! Uve done really well to stay upstairs for that long How olds ur child? xx

Samsfan - Im hoping for good results for u 2moro! Im good ta am in the middle of my night shift at the mo - its 2.30am here and i just wannaits soooo quiet! Although I dont want2 speak2 soon! How different were ur other egg collections? I was really uncomfortable for 5 days and am hoping it will be better this time round fxd! xx

Samsfan - congrats on your ER and upcoming ET! The second ER was much tougher for me. in fact, 12 days later my husband is still telling me to take it easy "dr's orders" and to stop doing things LOL. Im finally feeling better as of Saturday / Sunday. So, roughly 10 days recovery!! Good luck on your ET!!

 

[Hennapop]

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

Samsfan - I am praying for you!!

 

[Hennapop]

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

Plex - my first cycle after ER was a bit rough. I asked Dr. Google and it looked pretty common - your body is recovering from all the meds, then the manipulation.

Then the next one was just fine. Feel better! Henna

 

[Hennapop]

Hi Ladies,

First good luck to all who are PUPO or in 2WW.

I finally started my cycle this am - so am heading in on Wed for US and bloodwork.

I think Ill start BCPs on Wed as well. So, I'm also going to asks Dr. re: ET in Dec or ASAP. Time to get this show on the road

Am working in bed today (can't you tell?) as I pulled muscle in back cleaning yard furniture yesterday. Scolded by Dh and told to take it easy. Had accu appt today and that helped v much.

Here is to bloat going away soon! Baby dust all! Henna

 

[MeganScott]

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

Wow, I'm so sorry hon, that must have been incredibly painful and grueling for you... Thank you for sharing that...

I've never had a BFP till date. Not once. While that's bad, I'm thinking... To get it, be hopeful and then lose it AND have that nightmare repeated, OMG!

And hearing about your ordeal scares me, because I had considered RMA and put them at the top of the list in case I wanted to switch, but now, I'm not so sure about them anymore...

There are some good fertility centers in NJ but they're so far away from us, getting there early in the morning for monitoring etc is difficult and it rules them out.

RMA has the best success rates from the ones close to us, Reproductive Science Center of NJ is the best of course, but its a 3 hour drive away!!! More and more reason to continue with my current RE - Dr. Marcus Jurema and I don't have an "assigned" nurse, though I prefer dealing with Cecile who's pretty nice.

I guess its just about being patient and keep trying... until you get there...

 

[Samsfan]

Plex. After every ivf your cycle is extra witchy!!! Its normal. Just be concerned if you get clots or it runs too long.

Prayin. Im so sorry for your ordeal. I was just thinking I havent had a BFP, but I would never want one with a miscarriage. That is so painful emotionally

Afm. Had my transfer. I broke down. Turns out my emby was just a 4 cell at fair quality. I just couldnt deal anymore and started to cry. Maybe it was the cold doc or overhearing say to the girl next to me that she had two beautiful embies and five to freeze. I hate being my age and now I can just hope for the best. I went for acu after and had some soup. Now nap time. Thanks so much ladies for your prayers
and your encouragement.

 

[MeganScott]

Samsfan That must feel terrible... hang in there, and feel better soon... do whatever makes you laugh or smile... and remember this, the difference in success rates based on embryo grading is not significant and the rates are nearly the same... so many studies claiming so many conflicting theories its just impossible to know. It doesn't matter if she had 7 beautiful embies, it only takes one!

Be positive hon, and I'm praying for you!

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

Megan....my high risk doctor said this time around I am staying on the metformin until 12 weeks and then he will decide if I should continue or not. Now RMA agreed to continue as well with the Metformin. RMA is good don't get me wrong but for some reason with me it just has been hell....I really like it there but I honestly think it has to do with my nurse. She seems annoyed with me at times with all of my questions but it's her job to answer all that I have. Thinking of having my nurse switched, we will see.

 

[MeganScott]

I agree its their job to answer any questions we have, and its not okay to get annoyed at patients. To be fair on Dr. Jurema, he's called me after hours a few times when I had him paged to answer questions.

But honestly, if I'm not getting the results, what good is all that compassion?

 

[Disneyfan88]

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...

This is how DH did it: https://youtu.be/NBrBzzwxHgI

He took the core, cut it into fourths, and the cut each segment into pieces that I could fit into my mouth to chew on.

And this video sort of shows you how the lady got to point where the other video starts: https://youtu.be/AJJ-iQkbRNE

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?

Good luck!! The procedure itself will be fairly quick. I hope you get lots of eggs!

Hi Ladies,

First good luck to all who are PUPO or in 2WW.

I finally started my cycle this am - so am heading in on Wed for US and bloodwork.

I think Ill start BCPs on Wed as well. So, I'm also going to asks Dr. re: ET in Dec or ASAP. Time to get this show on the road

Am working in bed today (can't you tell?) as I pulled muscle in back cleaning yard furniture yesterday. Scolded by Dh and told to take it easy. Had accu appt today and that helped v much.

Here is to bloat going away soon! Baby dust all! Henna

Good luck, Henna. I hope your back feels better.

Afm. Had my transfer. I broke down. Turns out my emby was just a 4 cell at fair quality. I just couldnt deal anymore and started to cry. Maybe it was the cold doc or overhearing say to the girl next to me that she had two beautiful embies and five to freeze. I hate being my age and now I can just hope for the best. I went for acu after and had some soup. Now nap time. Thanks so much ladies for your prayers
and your encouragement.

Samsfan, I'm praying for you and your bean. I'm keeping everything crossed for you!

Prayin4babies:

 

[Hennapop]

Flaggirlie - good luck at your procedure today!

 

[Luciola]

This thread is full of suspense but also so much hope! Megan, Henna, how are you doing? and Flagirlie, all the best!!

I just had my first IVF sono today (5 days of stim) - 11 follicles ranging from 5-13mm with an E2 level at 2421. Starting Cetrotide tomorrow to prevent follicles to be mature.

I really try NOT to think too much about these numbers... Finger crossed for more to grow. Next scan is in 4 days.

 

[flagirlie7]

Been back at home for a few hours now! After all the fussing and waiting around, it was not a big deal! Everyone was super nice! My DH was way more nervous than me. He managed his collection quickly (unusual) and then they took me in. I felt like on greys anatomy except I couldn't wear my contacts or glasses so that was maybe better coz I couldn't see a thing. They put anesthesia in and off I went!! Next thing I know I was in post op. Apparently I did a few funny things while waking up - like talking to doc, swearing etc. no recollection whatsoever. But I'm a bit bumped, pcos is such a bia, I started with 28 follies and they got 6! For real!? Anyway I am hoping (foggy) that six mature ones. Coz he was mentioning something about not all follies had eggs or good eggs? Oh well. We stopped by for breakfast and then came home. Not sleepy at all!! He was!

 

[Plex]

Flagirlie - Cant believe ur not sleepy - I slept for four hrs when i got home lolol Bet ur glad to have it done now? Roll on 2moro for ur fert report!! Im hoping for good news for u hun xx

 

[Plex]

Luci - sounds like a good number of follies - how u doing with bloating? xx

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

Can't wait for your update tomorrow Flagirlie!!! Glad you are feeling fine. When I came out of it my husband told me that I was having a full conversation...lol...I didn't remember a thing!

 

[Katielbkr]

Well I am 6dp5dt and I tested this morning and I get a bfn! Hopefully I tested too early

 

[sunshine1217]

Sorry Katie!

I also tested this morning, with a very sensitive stick my husband brought back from the hospital. BFN

I also started spotting pink blood this afternoon, I thought it was a good sign but it's probably just irritated from the endometrin. I bled brown blood last time with my BFP and it was much more than spotting.

 

[Katielbkr]

Sorry Katie!

I also tested this morning, with a very sensitive stick my husband brought back from the hospital. BFN

I also started spotting pink blood this afternoon, I thought it was a good sign but it's probably just irritated from the endometrin. I bled brown blood last time with my BFP and it was much more than spotting.

Sorry sunshine! I know how it is. I haven't spotted at all.


So here is a strange thing... I used a first response test and I was looking online today and saw a lot of ppl with very very faint lines... I wasn't expecting that so I went and looked at my test from this morning and there is a very faint second line! I am hoping it means I could have a positive test tomorrow morning and it's not just from sitting all day but I also looked at the one I took the day before and absolutely no line... Darn 2ww!