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

[flagirlie7]

Sorry, Katie!
Great news, Megan!
AFM - all four embies survived. Grade A. They transferred two today and will call in 3 days with results for freezing of the other two! Beyond excited and relieved!

 

[Hennapop]

Sorry, Katie!
Great news, Megan!
AFM - all four embies survived. Grade A. They transferred two today and will call in 3 days with results for freezing of the other two! Beyond excited and relieved!

Good luck Flagirlie!

 

[Katielbkr]

So my blood test isn't for a few days is there still hope? I am 9dp5dt... I am thinking no but just trying to get through the next few days!

 

[JessicaG121]

Hi all. I've been MIA for a couple of weeks, but I've tried to keep up. I'm so excited for those doing their ET yesterday/today. Good Luck! ... I should have been one, but.. oh well.

My Dr. cancelled about halfway through my FET because he saw some clotting in the uterus. So, he gave me a shot of PIO to start my period - again & we're starting over. I'm scheduled for a sono-hystogram on Wednesday & assuming all is well, will be rolling straight into another FET cycle with an estimated transfer of Dec 18.... One one hand, that means I'll be on bedrest the last 3 school days before we're out for the holidays. On the downside, I'll be in the TWW over the holidays....

We're not sure yet what our Plan B is. Nevada's public insurance offerings would give me phenomenal IVF care for about $275 per month with a 10% copay (and $30 prescriptions). We've been tossing that around as an option.

 

[Katielbkr]

Update... Started bleeding, called RE they asked if I had a neg test today I said yes... She said she was sorry but the cycle didn't work.. I will go for blood work Monday. They tried to schedule my FET but I need some time.

 

[sunshine1217]

Jessica, how does PIO make you start your period?

Katie, I'm so sorry...I think your situation is probably same as mine. I just tested again and another BFN! I looked it up and it's actually suppose to detect 20 miu in my pee, my beta was 20 yesterday so I don't know why it's not detecting it, not even a little. Oh well....maybe we can do our FET together. I want to wait till next year to do mine.

 

[JessicaG121]

Sunshine,

From my understanding, a single shot of PIO gives your body a hormone spike similar to what happens post ovulation, especially when there's no sustained progesterone or estrogen support. PIO by itself doesn't make you start your cycle, but a single spike of progesterone will; if I'd kept taking it, my cycle wouldn't have started.

 

[pisces78]

Hi Girls,

I will be starting my first IVF with ICSI cycle in Dec/Jan. So, its great to see this thread, to see what your ladies are all going through. We have been trying for nearly 2 years, with numerous tests. I'm 35 with hypothyrodism and partner (34) with 2% sperm morphology. We have been suggested the antagonist cycle. It all sounds like a emotional rollercoaster but I'm happy that at least we have a better chance than what we are doing now! I wish you ladies all the best for your baby journeys!!

 

[MeganScott]

Thank you Ladies! Officially PUPO with twins!!

They gave us a picture of the two frosties they transferred, and they had to do assisted hatching on both. Apparently, an FET cycle causes the outer shell to harden and makes hatching difficult. Here's the picture:

https://s21.postimg.org/r8v2n1xlj/FET_One.jpg

One of the embies, the one on the left had already started hatching out at the bottom left side when they took the picture. The embryologist said they thawed out great and they were doing exactly what he wanted them to be doing. I ate the pineapple core this morning before we left for the transfer. They gave me valium before the transfer and I slept for four hours straight after I got home. Dinner plans are going to be some Gourmet Cheeseburgers and Cajun fries from Five Guys (I'm hungry already, even just thinking about them!)

OTD is Sunday, November 24th. Stick beanies, stick!


flagirlie, we are both PUPO with twins today! Its great to have you as a cycle buddy! When is your OTD?

Katie I'm so sorry hon. I hope you feel better soon.

Jessica its good to hear from you. I'm sorry they had to cancel your FET, I was hoping we would be cycle buddies. Here's hoping your sono hysterogram comes clear and you are good to go. Having the 2ww during the holidays could be difficult... that's not an easy decision to make.

Sunshine even though the pee tests don't detect it, there's still hope. Praying for you!

Pisces welcome to the thread and thank you! Good luck to you with your TTC journey too!

 

[sunshine1217]

Megan, I'm thrilled for your beautiful beanies and I pray pray that they're sticky!

 

[flagirlie7]

Megan, that's awesome! Nice looking embabies. Tried to change my profile pic but anyway attaching my 3-day old proud little ones. My OTD isn't until nov. 27!

 

[Katielbkr]

Jessica, how does PIO make you start your period?

Katie, I'm so sorry...I think your situation is probably same as mine. I just tested again and another BFN! I looked it up and it's actually suppose to detect 20 miu in my pee, my beta was 20 yesterday so I don't know why it's not detecting it, not even a little. Oh well....maybe we can do our FET together. I want to wait till next year to do mine.

I am planning on starting in Jan which means a February transfer.

 

[sunshine1217]

me, too! i will start whenever i start my period in jan so usually transfer is 2 weeks from the start of my period for my RE's office.

 

[MeganScott]

Thanks ladies!

flagirlie those are nice looking embies! Yes, it figures that your OTD would be 27th, since you had a 3-day transfer. Mine were 6 days old when they were frozen and today they were thawed, so I got a 3-day earlier OTD.

What are you doing to help implantation? I'm eating pineapple core from today and going to have chicken every day until OTD. Those were Disneyfan's tips. I'll be taking it easy, no wine, chocolate or coffee. Watching my favorite shows and movies this whole week, we signed up for Hulu Plus and Netflix. 9 days of waitingggg...

Katie, Sunshine... looks like your timelines are going to coincide again and you will be cycle buddies in Jan.. Goodluck dearies!

 

[sunshine1217]

Megan, I'm defo doing the pineapple core next time. I did it for my first IVF which got me my beautiful DS, why didn't I do it this time?!
Do you watch Homeland? Which shows do you like?

 

[MeganScott]

I haven't seen Homeland yet, is it good? Whats it about?

I watch all crime thriller shows, from SVU to Castle and NCIS, I like Blacklist but that's just started, then there's Scandal, The Killing, The Following... Downtown Abbey baby!! We love Game of Thrones too, but we've gone through all the seasons twice so far, so I'm not keen on starting a third marathon.

Anything you recommend?

 

[flagirlie7]

Well not gonna move around too much this weekend, hopefully a bit more than today though! My DH wouldn't let me do anything. But I am getting bored. I love Netflix, been watching One Tree Hill but might expand. Anyway going to work next Monday, missed three days this week and sure enough we are getting slammed. Anyway no one is allowed to stress me! I am not sure if I'm gonna try that pineapple core but will do baby aspirin. Maybe some slow walks?

 

[MeganScott]

Baby aspirin, hmmm I thought that was more for people with a history of miscarriages. I've never ever had a BFP, so I'm not sure that will help but I will ask the RN tomorrow if its a good idea for me to try it...

 

[sunshine1217]

I love homeland and you would too if you like the crime shows! I watched the entire first season in 3 days lol. I also watch downton abbey, not sure if in going to like the new season though now my fav character died.

 

[Plex]

Flagirlie - Those embies look fab hun!! Hope u dont get stressed from work :Hugs: At least u have this weekend off how u feeling? xx

Megan - How r u doing after ur fet? xx

Katie -So sorry to hear ur news I'll be starting again at the end of dec/early Jan - How long do u have to take the meds for the fet for? xx

Picses - welcome hun When do u start? Im on short protocol - im not good with all the medical terms but is atagonist short? lol I wish u the best of luck xx

Jessica - Sorry they cancelled ur fet hun, how long u thinking of having a break for? Its best I think to take all the time u need and go for whenur rready rather than when they think is best xx

Prayin - When do u start hun? xx

Henna - Glad to hear u have 2 good embies Good luck for ur fet! xx

Lorna - Welcome back hun 16 follies is great! - good luck for ur ER on Mon!! xx

Sunshine - Hows things with u - have u taken anymore HPT's? xx