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

[sunshine1217]

Katie, that sounds great! I won't get your hopes up but you probably have a BFP.

 

[MeganScott]

Thank you Disney! I showed the videos to DH and he's grateful too!!

Hi Luciola! 11 is a great number to have after just 5 days of stims! Good luck with the process!

flagirlie good luck with the fert report tomorrow! Quite surprising, your lack of sleep.. I slept in the car on the drive home and for many hours after getting home too

Katie, sunshine, it takes time for the HCG to be detectable in urine. Its not a BFN unless and until the Beta says so! Stay positive and Good luck!!

Katie I hope your line darkens tomorrow!!

AFM - Soon as I started the Cipro Antibiotic, the diarrhea went away. The PIO is painful, ofcourse, and both sides are now in constant pain because of the shots, but no more bruises or blood coming out. DH seems to have gotten the hang of it now, and hes smooth now.

It snowed this morning, the first snow of the season! It was light snow, but exciting when its the first snow of the season... I know though, that I'll be complaining about it in a couple of months, Lol! We're bundled up and keeping cozy, watching the Empire State Building light up across the river...

 

[Disneyfan88]

Luciola: It sounds like you are doing great! Good luck with your next scan!

flagirlie: I'm glad your procedure went smoothly. I was blind going in to the procedure room, too, as I needed to leave my glasses behind. Surprisingly, I wasn't that tired after either of my procedures, and I was fully coherent after both procedures. I still remember everything about both procedures. I'm praying for a good fertilization report for you!

Katielbkr: I got an early BFP at 6dp5dt, but I think I was still considered early by testing standards. I hope the second line that you saw later in the day is a sign of good news to come.

Sunshine1217: Don't give up hope. It's still early, and you're definitely not out yet! Hang in there!

 

[Disneyfan88]

AFM - Soon as I started the Cipro Antibiotic, the diarrhea went away. The PIO is painful, ofcourse, and both sides are now in constant pain because of the shots, but no more bruises or blood coming out. DH seems to have gotten the hang of it now, and hes smooth now.

It snowed this morning, the first snow of the season! It was light snow, but exciting when its the first snow of the season... I know though, that I'll be complaining about it in a couple of months, Lol! We're bundled up and keeping cozy, watching the Empire State Building light up across the river...

I'm glad to hear that the diarrhea went away and that the shots are going more smoothly for DH. Hopefully the PIO injections will become less painful for you (and quickly!).

The snow must be pretty. It's something that we don't get in the part of California where I live. Stay warm!

Maybe it's just me, but I can't wait for Christmas to come! I the decorations and music that come with the Christmas season. DH and I already started watching Christmas movies this past weekend.

 

[Hennapop]

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!

Flagiglie, glad your retrieval went well - take it easy and drink that gatorade

Luciola - good luck with your next scan - can't wait to hear your progress.

Katie - hoping for a BFP for you
Sunshine, it's early days - keeping fxed for you!

Snow here too - keep warm ladies - happy hump day!
Henna

 

[flagirlie7]

Thank you, ladies! Got somewhat of a good night sleep. Phone woke me up wit lab results (I didn't mind!). I had this fear that my crappy eggs won't fertilize. But four did!! Transfer is scheduled for Friday morning. Hope some of them will make it! How are my chances?

 

[sunshine1217]

flagirlie, once eggs are fertilized, it doesn't matter. My dr doesn't even tell me if they're "good" or "bad" eggs. The thing that matters is the embryo later.

Megan, soooo happy your runs are gone, it's a great sign. Just in time.

Henna, where are oyu that there is snow? We don't get snow in socal, not only that, it's 80 degrees here. I haven't had a chance to wear any of my new sweaters yet.

AFM, still spotting, and I am also having cramps now. For me, cramps are never bad b/c I don't get them for AF.

Katie, what's the news??

 

[MeganScott]

Disney, the snow is pretty but the temperature drop after is the hard part, Lol! We have another week of warmth coming up ahead though, starting tomorrow, so I'm glad the initial period of the 2ww won't be spent desperately trying to keep warm...

I like warmer weather (like almost anyone else), and I keep telling DH we ought to move to the West Coast.

Christmas time, yes, a White Christmas is hard to beat... and that's the biggest thing I'd miss about the snow!

Oh wow, now you got me thinking about christmas pudding and cookies and gingerbread, lol... Gonna make some tomorrow!!

flagirlie 4 out of 6 is good!! Rooting for all the little embabies to make it to Friday!!

sunshine its looking like you're headed to a BFP too! Monday isn't far away now! Good luck!

 

[sunshine1217]

Thanks Megan, prob no BFP for me as I am still failing the tests, last tested at 3 am. Not sure why I'm spotting and cramping though and it has DH feeling hopeful still even though it's late in the game.

If we don't get pregnant this time we will wait till the next year. This year hasn't been doing much for us so we will wait it out. I have been so preoccupied with TTC that I have been neglecting my ds. Looking at him makes me feel that I am going through all this for a reason, despite the pain, frustration, and anger. For all you ladies who are TTC, it's all worth it when you do have a LO. All the negative tests will be a distant memory.

Just wanted to share my thoughts since this time around, I didn't keep a TTC journal. Hope you guys don't mind my rambling.

 

[Katielbkr]

flagirlie, once eggs are fertilized, it doesn't matter. My dr doesn't even tell me if they're "good" or "bad" eggs. The thing that matters is the embryo later.

Megan, soooo happy your runs are gone, it's a great sign. Just in time.

Henna, where are oyu that there is snow? We don't get snow in socal, not only that, it's 80 degrees here. I haven't had a chance to wear any of my new sweaters yet.

AFM, still spotting, and I am also having cramps now. For me, cramps are never bad b/c I don't get them for AF.

Katie, what's the news??

Well I took another test this morning and within the time frame there are 2 lines... But it looks like a shadow still... Not sure if it has color or not! Now the test I took Monday there was clearly only one line. Who knows! I don't want to get too excited bc I am not sure why the line is so faint!

 

[Breezie613]

flagirlie, once eggs are fertilized, it doesn't matter. My dr doesn't even tell me if they're "good" or "bad" eggs. The thing that matters is the embryo later.

Megan, soooo happy your runs are gone, it's a great sign. Just in time.

Henna, where are oyu that there is snow? We don't get snow in socal, not only that, it's 80 degrees here. I haven't had a chance to wear any of my new sweaters yet.

AFM, still spotting, and I am also having cramps now. For me, cramps are never bad b/c I don't get them for AF.

Katie, what's the news??

Well I took another test this morning and within the time frame there are 2 lines... But it looks like a shadow still... Not sure if it has color or not! Now the test I took Monday there was clearly only one line. Who knows! I don't want to get too excited bc I am not sure why the line is so faint!

Katie - from everything that I have heard, a line is a line. I dont want you to get your hopes up too high, but this sounds really promising!

 

[Breezie613]

Thank you, ladies! Got somewhat of a good night sleep. Phone woke me up wit lab results (I didn't mind!). I had this fear that my crappy eggs won't fertilize. But four did!! Transfer is scheduled for Friday morning. Hope some of them will make it! How are my chances?

I don't know technically what your chances are but I only had 3 fertilize and all three made it. I am routing for you - you only need one!!

 

[Breezie613]

I have my 6 week ultrasound tomorrow and I am so nervous. I know it won't mean anything for sure, but I will panic if there is no heartbeat.. so nervous!

I live near Chicago and we got our first snow on Monday. :/ I am just not ready for winter yet.

 

[Katielbkr]

I have my 6 week ultrasound tomorrow and I am so nervous. I know it won't mean anything for sure, but I will panic if there is no heartbeat.. so nervous!

I live near Chicago and we got our first snow on Monday. :/ I am just not ready for winter yet.

Don't be nervous! The baby will do great

 

[Hennapop]

Hi ladies,

Well I had my first post-ER scan yesterday and I had a cyst measuring 24.5 on my right ovary. Why do these happen and does anyone know the trajectory? The nurse said the BCP (started yesterday) should help to shrink and we'll se what my bloodwork shows.

Also, she let us know that the lab at our RE is CLOSED (!) from Dec 20 - Jan 3 so there is no way that we can do the ET this year. I am not very pleased at all that we were not told this in advance. It does not make a huge difference, it's just money - but that could have been told to us in October I suppose. Sigh.

In other news, we heard the results from PDG late yesterday. Of the 7 blasts that were biopsied, we have 4 abnormal, one inconclusive, and 2 normal embies. (Interesting that the percentages were consistent with results for the entire process) That is 2 that are good to go and fx they survive all of the frosts w/o complications!! This is tremendously exciting, and we are so pleased to have these two.

We will probably get the inconclusive one re-biopsied (which of course has it's own challenges w/ another frost / defrost), but we want to know. There will be a reduced fee for this.

We'll have a call with our RE to discuss the results and see her recommendations tomorrow or Monday. I'll keep you all posted.

In the meantime, I would so appreciate any recommendations about how to get your body ready for FET, what did you do, diet, bed rest v. no bed rest, etc. I have 6 - 7 weeks to prepare so I really want to do all I can to help our odds of having the FET take. I'm so scared and excited at the same time. Thanks everyone for hanging in there with me.

 

[Breezie613]

Hi ladies,

Well I had my first post-ER scan yesterday and I had a cyst measuring 24.5 on my right ovary. Why do these happen and does anyone know the trajectory? The nurse said the BCP (started yesterday) should help to shrink and we'll se what my bloodwork shows.

Also, she let us know that the lab at our RE is CLOSED (!) from Dec 20 - Jan 3 so there is no way that we can do the ET this year. I am not very pleased at all that we were not told this in advance. It does not make a huge difference, it's just money - but that could have been told to us in October I suppose. Sigh.

In other news, we heard the results from PDG late yesterday. Of the 7 blasts that were biopsied, we have 4 abnormal, one inconclusive, and 2 normal embies. (Interesting that the percentages were consistent with results for the entire process) That is 2 that are good to go and fx they survive all of the frosts w/o complications!! This is tremendously exciting, and we are so pleased to have these two.

We will probably get the inconclusive one re-biopsied (which of course has it's own challenges w/ another frost / defrost), but we want to know. There will be a reduced fee for this.

We'll have a call with our RE to discuss the results and see her recommendations tomorrow or Monday. I'll keep you all posted.

In the meantime, I would so appreciate any recommendations about how to get your body ready for FET, what did you do, diet, bed rest v. no bed rest, etc. I have 6 - 7 weeks to prepare so I really want to do all I can to help our odds of having the FET take. I'm so scared and excited at the same time. Thanks everyone for hanging in there with me.

Hennapop - It is so frustrating when they leave out such important details like they are going to be closed for 2 weeks! I'm sorry.

That is very exciting news about your 2 good blasts! I have not had to do FET, so I don't have any advice for you there.


Katie - Did you take aother test today??

 

[MeganScott]

Henna I had experienced a 22mm cyst in my right ovary too, after the first IVF cycle. 10 days of BCP got rid of it without needing anything else to be done. The stims they inject us with, rev up the ovaries so much that it happens sometimes.

I'm sorry to hear they weren't clear about their availability. It sucks to have to pay more simply because someone forgot to mention that critical detail.

Having two embies is great! Good luck with the retesting process, as well as the refreeze and thaw involved !!

I am currently in an FET cycle, and besides the meds they gave me, I actually made an effort to get active and started going to the gym soon as I felt energetic enough to do so. Its a long wait, the 6-7 weeks leading up to the actual transfer day, plus the 2ww after... keeping yourself busy and active, and perhaps taking a small break during the holidays will help dealing with the loooong wait. DH and I had a lovely weekend in the mountains to go see the fall colors at their peak.

Update - FET transfer tomorrow! Excited and scared... trying to relax and take absolutely no stress! Its so hard though! Lol

We are supposed to call the Embryologist at 11am and if they have atleast one survivor out of my five frozens, we will have a transfer. Fingers crossed!!!

 

[sunshine1217]

Hi ladies, so I almost had an anxiety attack. Since I have been spotting since Tuesday, I told my RN and she said to come in Thursday (today) for my beta. Today, the blood is coming and I think AF is here. Why so early at 8dp5dt? Without progesterone pills, I start 14 or 15 dpo.

I then had a thought...so I started using Endometrin this time instead of the progesterone capsules I did for my first IVF and FET. I had a lot of symptoms from the capsules before. With the endometrin vaginal suppository, I didn't have any and was wondering if I was doing it right. Then I went to look at the amounts of each, I was doing 200 mg of the capsules before 2x a day. This IVF I was doing 100 mg of the endometrin insert 2x a day. Why would I do 2x the amount before?

Any thoughts? I plan to bring this up with my FS at our follow up next week but would love your input.

 

[sunshine1217]

We are supposed to call the Embryologist at 11am and if they have atleast one survivor out of my five frozens, we will have a transfer. Fingers crossed!!!

Good luck Megan!!! So excited for you, pls post as soon as you do.

 

[Breezie613]

That is super exciting Megan - I can't wait to hear!!

Sunshine - the bleeding could be anything - I have heard it is not uncommon for early pregnancy. So don't count yourself out yet until you know for sure! I have no idea why it would be less - hopefully the FS will have an explanation.

I am anxiously counting down until my 6 week U/S today. This next hour and a half is going to move so slow!