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

[Kzee]

Kzee, you go in for a Beta only if your HPT came positive? That sounds insane, they should be doing a Beta irrespective, because HPTs are not a 100% accurate.

I'm praying for your Beta to come positive, hon, I really hope it works for you this time itself.

AFM, yes we had 7 blasts in that cycle, out of which we transferred two and froze the remaining five. The sad part is, the two that were transferred didn't take and I ended up with a BFN. We decided to go for an FET without the stims messing with my ovaries and giving me a hormonal overdose, and we transferred two in this cycle (which I am really hoping with attach!) and we still have three frosties left over.

The egg quality or sperm quality doesn't seem to be the problem after the last cycle, and the only unanswered question remains - Why don't they attach????

Everything's normal, no tube abnormality, my uterus is clean, no cysts or fibroids, no PCOS, no Endo, no lesions, no infections, no STDs, no polyps, no autoimmune disorders, good AMH, good lining... but I've NEVER been pregnant. And the WHY drives me nuts... I have nothing to blame for my failures every cycle...I hope Sunday the 24th brings some good news to this sorry suspense.

I'm sorry about going on and on... feeling a little low and hopeless...

It's completely understandable you feel like that. I think unexplained must almost be harder to deal with as there's not a lot you can do, that you know can help. I wish you could just have surgery or something where they physically attach the embies to your lining. Arrgghhh!

Hope these next few days get better for you x

 

[sunshine1217]

kzee, did you test? use a super sensitive test, a frer. I still can't believe they don't let you go in. Mine totally looked like a period ...and I was getting negatives on the sticks. Argh, that's bad service, you should complain. I'm angry FOR you.

Megan, REally? insomnia? I thought ppl always wanted to LOL

 

[MeganScott]

Megan, REally? insomnia? I thought ppl always wanted to LOL

sunshine, hon, I read the below article:

https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/pregnancy-insomnia

You're right in that women tend to be sleepy during daytime, but pregnancy hormones tend to disrupt nighttime sleep and that's known to be very common... I suppose everyone experiences varying symptoms of pregnancy...

 

[MeganScott]

Kzee thank you! And yes, ain't that a thought? Surgery to make the embies attach? Problem solved!!

flagirlie, Samsfan you experiencing any symptoms yet?

AFM - I'm cramping so badly tonight... also feeling pain in the ovaries along with the uterus and lower back. According to my natural cycle, AF was due today. No bleeding or spotting yet, just the sore boobs and cramps...

I used the vaginal progesterone (Crinone) twice today instead of taking the PIO shot, to give my injection sites a bit of rest. Will take the shot tomorrow, and we go back for a blood test Thursday morning.

I had trouble accessing the site the last two hours.. anyone else struggle too?

 

[Luciola]

Only a few days to go all the lovely PUPO ladies!

I had my retrieval yesterday (I live in GMT+8 timezone) at 7.30am, 35hours after the trigger. I have 15 retrieved, 13 injected (ICSI) and 11 fertilised...! I keep my fingers crossed for our little strong embies to grow! My clinic is aiming for a Day-5 freeze since I am not doing the transfer this cycle. I am so praying for them to hang in there!

 

[flagirlie7]

Good numbers, Luciola! Wishing you luck. I'm sure they will make it!

Megan, you're going Thu for progesterone blood test? I remember you OTD is Sunday, right?

AFM - all good here, work keeps me really busy, but I am not allowing any stress, working hard but taking it easy at the same time, if it makes any sense at all .

No symptoms much, minor twinges here and there mostly in uterus, few in ovaries, which still feel a bit tender. My whole lower stomach actually. Other than that, some constipation and then, well, cramps and the opposite. God knows, if it's even related at all?

I promised I won't cheat (= HPT). So, just waiting. One more week! I really was hopeful at the beginning, not it's kinda wearing off and doubts creep in. Like I really want this to work, but can't imagine it (ever) would???

 

[MeganScott]

flagirlie, I know exactly what you mean about gradually creeping doubts... DH has to keep reminding me to be positive!

And yes, Thursday will be the blood test to determine further Estrogen and Progesterone dosage. OTD is Sunday, Nov 24th.

Luciola, 15 eggs retrieved is fantastic! 11 fertilised, I hope you have a good number blasts to freeze! Good luck!!

 

[sunshine1217]

Luciola, that looks great! Good luck with everything, are you guys doing PGD?

Megan, your period is due 10 days after ovulation? Your symptoms sound great! I'm so excited for you, I wish you'd test....................

Flagirlie, sounding good....I definitely implanted late as those were my symptoms after 6dp5dt! Your guys are almost there.

 

[MeganScott]

Sunshine yes, my cycle is typically 23 days, and roughly 10-11 days post ovulation I start spotting for a day or two before heading into a full-on AF. I have this app called "my days" where I've tracked my dates for a year now, and it predicts my period accurately now. I'm not sure how it works with FET though, because there's downregulation and they basically shut down the ovaries. I haven't ovulated this month.

The app predicated my AF would start today, based on past history... I'm glad she's not here!!!!

And nah, no point in testing, even if its a bfp it's too early to be detected in pee. I'm only 4dpt...

 

[Luciola]

Luciola, that looks great! Good luck with everything, are you guys doing PGD?

Thank you Sunshine! We are not doing PGD, just no transfer this cycle because our RE is not in town. It's not so bad after all, as my E2 number is really high, I think it may be a good idea to give my body some rest! We may continue with the transfer in Jan or Feb next year.

 

[Kzee]

kzee, did you test? use a super sensitive test, a frer. I still can't believe they don't let you go in. Mine totally looked like a period ...and I was getting negatives on the sticks. Argh, that's bad service, you should complain. I'm angry FOR you.

Megan, REally? insomnia? I thought ppl always wanted to LOL

Hey Sunshine! Haven't tested yet, me and DH agreed on Thursday (tomorrow). I am bleeding a little more heavier than yesterday so I think AF is finally making a proper appearance I'm not very confident to be honest but seeing that others have still had a BFP with bleeding does make me have a tiny bit of hope still... Although DH says I need to stop torturing myself, but you need closure I guess. So, you had bleeding too, for how long and what happened? Sorry if you've already said, i'm getting a bit lost with all the posts Thank you so much xx

 

[Hennapop]

Katie- So sorry hun..

Megan- The suppositories aren't bad... its just gross sometimes. I think we are testing right around the same time.

Hennapop- Glad to hear you have a plan. Are you planning for IVF/FET in January?

Hi Sams Fan, Planning on FET in Jan. Will talk to RE today, so will have better idea then!

 

[Hennapop]

Only a few days to go all the lovely PUPO ladies!

I had my retrieval yesterday (I live in GMT+8 timezone) at 7.30am, 35hours after the trigger. I have 15 retrieved, 13 injected (ICSI) and 11 fertilised...! I keep my fingers crossed for our little strong embies to grow! My clinic is aiming for a Day-5 freeze since I am not doing the transfer this cycle. I am so praying for them to hang in there!

Luciola - super retrevial - well done!! Fxed for your embies!!

 

[Hennapop]

Recommendations in prep for FET from my RE

- No smoking (duh)
- 4 glasses of wine a week or less until FET, then none
- Exercise 3xs a week for 30 minutes
- Increase protein, green veg and other green foods (grapes!)
- Have good quality sleep (she'll write me a scrip for Ambien if I want but I'm going to try on my own (that stuff makes me a zombie)
- Decrease sugar, especially simple sugar - She said I can have an occasional dessert but that is about it.

She said I can continue to take Fish Oil and Prenats (no need for extra folic acid) and also take Vit D (I do 2,000 mgs/day).

I forgot to ask about caffeine and dairy...

 

[MeganScott]

Henna - I've heard one cup of coffee is the max you ought to take, avoiding is supposed to be best... You might want to look that up, because I'm not 100% sure. I have no clue about dairy...

AFM - Okay so looks AF is on her way... My migraine started today... crazy headache, accompanied with an uneasy feeling in the stomach. I'm not spotting yet, but looks like its due to happen in a couple of days.

My migraine is always the first symptom of AF, and I'm terrified I won't even make it to OTD. AF always hits me the day before OTD during IUIs/ Fresh IVFs, I just don't know what to expect this time round.

I wish it was Sunday tomorrow!!!

 

[Katielbkr]

Henna - I've heard one cup of coffee is the max you ought to take, avoiding is supposed to be best... You might want to look that up, because I'm not 100% sure. I have no clue about dairy...

AFM - Okay so looks AF is on her way... My migraine started today... crazy headache, accompanied with an uneasy feeling in the stomach. I'm not spotting yet, but looks like its due to happen in a couple of days.

My migraine is always the first symptom of AF, and I'm terrified I won't even make it to OTD. AF always hits me the day before OTD during IUIs/ Fresh IVFs, I just don't know what to expect this time round.

I wish it was Sunday tomorrow!!!

Megan stay positive! You have 2 little ones counting on you to be relaxed!

 

[Luciola]

Recommendations in prep for FET from my RE

- No smoking (duh)
- 4 glasses of wine a week or less until FET, then none
- Exercise 3xs a week for 30 minutes
- Increase protein, green veg and other green foods (grapes!)
- Have good quality sleep (she'll write me a scrip for Ambien if I want but I'm going to try on my own (that stuff makes me a zombie)
- Decrease sugar, especially simple sugar - She said I can have an occasional dessert but that is about it.

She said I can continue to take Fish Oil and Prenats (no need for extra folic acid) and also take Vit D (I do 2,000 mgs/day).

I forgot to ask about caffeine and dairy...

Henna, I must save your post to my favorite! I am a big wine fan probably because of my half french genes. Although fair enough to give up for my (future) little ones...

I read on your siggy that you were gonna do the FET in Jan? I am still in the midst of coordinating with my RE, we may do it in Jan or Feb, we can be FET-buddies!!

And Katie, when is your FET? are you gonna do it before x'mas?

 

[flagirlie7]

Megan, you are in my prayers, hope it's all good! I wish every day it were Tuesday next week! Arghhh the waiting. I just want to know!

Samsfan, how are you?

Nothing new here. Had a couple of days of indigestion, took magnesia milk which ended the constipation lol. Badly. But all good now! No other symptoms.

 

[Samsfan]

Megan- Stay positive! Only a short time to go

Kzee- So sorry!!!!!! You should ask to see your RE sooner

Flagirlie- I'm okay... Waiting to test. I may test tomorrow morning. My Beta is Friday morning. I have all the signs, but I'm not gonna be fooled like the last two times. Sore chest... bloating, fatigue... chapped lips.. I'm just gonna pray that its positive, but I'm not expecting a BFP

 

[sunshine1217]

Megan, stay positive! I was just going to say, I had the worst headache today I broke down and took tylenol which I haven't taken in like 10 years. The uneasy feeling in your stomach, could it be slight nausea? I've been feeling like that which I just call nausea.

Samsfan, I can't wait for you to I hope you get that beautiful line, what day are you now?

AFM, I have 3rd beta tomorrow. So nervous, I wish they give the numbers right away rather than make me wait all day. When they finally call, I'm always scared to answer the phone, I look at it like it's a bomb ready to explode. I am also out of HPT's, which by the way I finally got a decent (not dark) looking line yesterday (13 dp5dt). Finally no more bleeding...