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

[sunshine1217]

Smalltowngirl, What does Lupron do? I never did that.

dovkav, good luck!!! Keep us posted on your symptoms.

flagirlie, just 3 more days till your scan, do you prefer twins or singleton?

 

[flagirlie7]

Sunshine, I am excited and worried at the same time... First of all I hope it's all going well down there (since I have not had any check since my last blood a week ago, worries always creep up) - such as there's a nice sac with embryo, maybe heart, hope not missing or ectopic etc. Yikes. Anyway, however many we get will be a blessing, honestly, and it's secondary, but to tell you the truth, I would just be happy with one (and less money and energy related to that), but hey. As long as they (she/he) whatever it is, are healthy, I'm in!! My DH might pass out if it's 2 though!

 

[sunshine1217]

My DH might pass out if it's 2 though!

I know, my DH was very insistent on putting in 1. Last time we were actually ok with having twins but having had 1, we got scared LOL. I put in 3 for my FET and I was so stressed the whole time (probably another reason for the BFN). Well, I hope you hear AT LEAST 1 beautiful heartbeat. I'm still stressed even after another scan yesterday. A lot of my friends had MMC's at 8 weeks so I feel like I need to get past 8 weeks to feel at ease a bit.

 

[Chickadeedee]

Just popping back in to say Hi!!!
I follow this thread every day, so I certainly haven't forgotten about you all!
Congrats on the BFP's!!

And I am so truly sorry for those who got BFN's I have been silently here feeling the pain and disappointment with you

Flagirlie & sunshine - I will honestly tell you that the worrying DOES NOT END... I will be 12 (eeeekkkkk!! Twelve!?!?) weeks on Thursday.. And I still worry about my cricket every single day. Is it still alive? Is it still growing? Am I eating healthy enough? Does it have any chromosomal issues?
I cried at my 10 week ultrasound because I was CONVINCED something went wrong and my baby was not living any more.. And then there it was, dancing the samba right in front of me! it was honestly surreal..

And now as I gear up for the Nt scan next Wednesday, I am once again convinced something is wrong.. My fears are completely unfounded, but there is no way to shut them off.
Against my better judgement I just ordered a baby doppler.. I have a feeling this may create more stress if I can't find the heartbeat, but imagine the relief/joy I'll feel if I CAN hear it !!

anyway , I just wanted to pop in... Xoxox and please keep the faith ladies!!

 

[flagirlie7]

Definitely yes to Doppler would give me a peace of mind for sure!
Sunshine, how was the scan? Did I miss your post, if so my apologies....

 

[sunshine1217]

Hi Chickadee! Glad things are well, good luck on your NT scan. That's a big one. I totally feel your pain....as I am a month behind you.

flagirlie, No I didn't post anything. It actually slipped my mind. To be honest, I did something stupid I don't even remember if I posted. Sorry if you're hearing this again. I decided to pee on a stick on Friday and as it turned out, the line was super faint! I freaked out and went to DH's hospital and had him just do an abdominal scan, thankfully saw the HB then. I did some research and read about what's called the "Hook effect". Apparently our HCG levels will be too high that it will not register on some of the IC's. Total false alarm....

So then when I went for my scan on Monday it was less eventful. My estrogen is up to 900 but my progesterone is still in the 40s....is that normal? RN seems to think everything is fine but my p4 has been at the same level since 5 weeks.

 

[SmallTownGal]

Hello Ladies,
I am back with a news. I have done my 5th natural cycle IVFand tomorrow we have ET.
My RE recommended Brevactid 1500 IE 3 times this week after ET.
It is HCG hormone. Have you taken it and did it help?
Hoping lots of BFP this magical season!

Hi, dovkav I hope your ET went well! FX'd!

Smalltowngirl, What does Lupron do? I never did that.

Basically, it supposed to help the ovaries to be able to produce more and better eggs and with less stims, when given to the right patients and with the right timing. Lupron also prevents ovulation and is used to help control the cycle for timing purposes.

After reading that article, I'm now wondering if I will be taking Lupron, but it won't be the long protocol, and so it will be replaced with Ganirelix or Cetrotide when the time is right. But I'm not sure. They might simply give me Ganirelix or Cetrotide instead of Lupron (Ganirelix and Cetrotide do the same thing as Lupron but in different ways). I'm sure I'll find out what my exact protocol is planned to be, on my IVF edu day, but right now I'm a bit confused. I'm trying not worry about it, though, and trust the doctor, who I picked for his experience and expertise.

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Hi, Chickadeedee Sending you sticky vibes! FX'd for your NT scan!

Glad everything turned out to be okay, sunshine! Sorry you gave yourself a scare!

FX'd for your scan and at least one sticky bean, flagirlie!

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AFM: The loan got through to the clinic and we are officially paid up for IVF, and they are sending a contract for the IVF package in the mail.

(Hopefully this doesn't wind up being like a double post. My first post didn't show up for some reason. Maybe it was the link to the article used to explain why Lupron is used when it's used, that I originally included, so I left the link out in case that was it.)

 

[Plex]

all xx

Hope u are all well?

I called my clinic on tue about getting my start date and its now been pushed back to the 2nd Jan, with me to start the northisterone on the 21st Dec. Only problem is if i get af in the mean time then my dates get pushed back even further Im now on CD40 /41 which is a bugger cos i think sods law will mean i do get af before then I just wanna start my ivf already!

 

[SmallTownGal]

Gah, Plex, I hope your AF doesn't start before then! I would hate to have to wait longer, as well. Hopefully it won't start too soon, and we can be cycle buddies. FX'd!

(That reminds me, I am feeling paranoid about whether it will really be okay for my AF to start before the contracts are signed, esp. since I thought AF was going to be starting closer to the signing, when I last talked to the nurse. I've decided to call the clinic when they open and double check that we don't really need to move up the contract signing to before my period. I'd hate to have a delay for something I can prevent, since I can always move up that edu day/consent signing appt.)

 

[Plex]

Thanks hun I do think my af will get me before the 21st and put back my treatment, I feel soo down and am snapping at everyone. I've really gotta snap outta it and focus on xmas first to get my mind of it.

Hope u manage to get the contract thing sorted hun. It horrible waiting for treatment to start in the first place without any delays. hopefully we'll Beth b starting around the same time X x

 

[MeganScott]

Hello Ladies,

I've been quiet and a little disconnected since there wasn't much to share at my end. I've been busy in the job hunt and done a few telephonic and one personal interview so far. The process is on, December is always slow in hiring.

Plex, I hope you have a rocking X'mas this year and you get right into your cycle soon after. I know how trying it can be to keep waiting!

SmallTownGal welcome to the forum (A little late, I know, but I'm glad to have one more wonderful mommy-to-be with us).

Dovkav hope your ET went smoothly. Fingers crossed for you hun!

Sunshine I thought those HPTs were out! Uh-uh being naughty right before Christmas! But seriously, how have you been? Must be precious to hear that little HB inside you?

Chickadeedee its good to hear from you. Its been a while. Keep the faith hon, the baby's going to be fine. Don't freak yourself out!

flagirlie, I'm waiting to hear if you have a singleton or twins. Exciting stuff.

Praying for all you mommies to be. May the little ones grow and get stronger and ready to come out in due course!

AFM - You might recall we are on the hunt for a new RE with all the disappointments so far. We had an appointment yesterday with IRMS (Dr. Patricia L. Hughes) at Hackensack. I had a ton of questions for her, but after reviewing all my history till date she says: All you need is another attempt. Nothing different, save for an easier and smoother transfer.

In her opinion, everything is functioning like it should and its not a question of IF it will happen, its only about WHEN. She shot down autoimmune conditions saying it didn't affect implantation at all, she shot down HCG infusion saying it wasn't proven, and she said even if I had endometriosis or PCOS it did not affect implantation so we didn't need to investigate for it. She also said acupuncture is Bull and has no effect on success rates.

The only thing she suggested we could do differently is PGD/PGS but not for the three embies we currently have frozen. She said we could do that in case these three don't attach and we have to go for a fresh cycle after.

We've decided not to go ahead with her, as she advises nothing different from our existing protocol, save for minor changes here and there. The whole reason for switching over was to investigate why it hasn't worked, and if she isn't interested in doing that, its not worth it.

So, we have an appointment at Sher Institute in NYC coming up on Feb 18th, and his initial patient questionnaire itself asks if I have been tested for autoimmune conditions so I am very optimistic about that appointment. I hope Dr. Tortoriello is as good as we expect him to be.

Until then, we are taking a break from it all and, of course, trying naturally.

I hope I didn't miss any important updates since I was last active, my sincere apologies if I have. And prayers and hugs to the ones who have had to deal with bad news in this time.

 

[flagirlie7]

Megan, so glad you're moving ahead, albeit slowly. Yes, agree, that doctor seemed to be perhaps looking for money... Why would they make you go and use all frosties, without even investigating, and than if that does not work, what, make you start all over to get more $$... Sounds fishy.

I read a bunch of things from Dr. Sher and he sounds insightful! Hope you have more luck there!!

AFM - my symptoms come and go, apparently it's normal, yesterday I felt just fine (too good, so it worried me) and then couldn't sleep last night and lots of nausea today so I think we are good (sounds strange, right?)... I was worried and excited for tomorrow, now I am more excited than worried! Get to meet my lil bub (or bubs!)... Will let you know all tomorrow!!!

 

[Samsfan]

MeganScott- Sorry to hear about your appointment. I agree with you, if she didn't give you answers then move on. I do have news I went to my second opinion, and although he didn't diagnose my infertility, he answered every question I ever had. I felt a burden off my shoulders the moment I left the office. I had a plan and answers. Megan you may just want a consult with him. You just need to take your med records and bloods within last 6 months.

This is my report:

Its my eggs, like my other doctor said. However, he answered all my questions with definitive answers, not possibilities. He says my eggs are of that of a 41 - 42 year old. I never got an answer about how old are my eggs. It won't be impossible to conceive, but difficult. So that never stopped me before. A couple of things I need to address. My glucose. He won't do a cycle without getting the glucose down. Means no carbs for a while. He suggested that I start DHEA and go off all other supplements, ie Maca, royal jelly, coq10. He also suggested that I may want to consider HGH. I have to think about that one, but I will start a new protocol a Micro Lupron Flare. Anyone have any experience with HGH? I need to improve my egg quality, which is usually not possible..but I'll try whatever I need to try. I'm aiming for the end of January!

I asked about autoimmune issues, he stated that would not effect egg quality, but IMPLANTATION, so he's not looking at that. I have a prolactinoma and hashimotos, apparently that effects implantation and not the quality of eggs. His concern is my sugar. He said that had I gotten pregnant last time, I would become diabetic on insulin and that could cause serious issues for the baby. My other doctor and my endo NEVER addressed it. He said weight may have some correlation, but no studies. He answered every question with an answer. Hopefully, I can get my glucose to where it needs to be. He wants to go to another endo for my sugar, start dhea. He thinks with a different protocol and a couple of tweaks I get some more eggs.

 

[Plex]

Megan - Thanks! Hope ur Xmas is fab too! That doctor sounds like she was only after ur money! Not helpful AT ALL!!! Bet u feel like u wasted ur time On a positive note, the doc u'll be seeing in feb sounds better and thats only from the questionnaire its a hell of a wait but shud be here in no time - we're here to wait with u hun

Sounds like ur job hunt is going well too, lets hope u have some positive news on that front too Hopefully before Christmas! xx

Flaigirl - looking forward to hearing ur news after ur scan 2moro - how many embabies did u have put back, was it 2? How exciting it cud b twins if u did!! xx

My cycle is def going to b later now as af is about here more waiting.........I HATE waiting Will call the clinic in the morning to re-arrange AGAIN.

 

[sunshine1217]

Megan Missed you!! Nothing much going on, just waiting for the next scan on Monday. I think you're doing the right thing by not switching to that lady since she seems to be value added on top of your old dr. FX'd for your apptmt with Sher's office, like I said, I know a lot of ppl who had luck there. I'll be here to support you!

flagirlie, post ASAP...are you on the east coast so I can read your post when I get up in the morning?

 

[Plex]

Samsfan - Im so glad ur doc answered all ur questions The meeting sounded really positive and more importantly informative. Are you going to give ur self a couple of months to prepare for ur next ivf? xx

 

[sunshine1217]

This is my report:

Its my eggs, like my other doctor said. However, he answered all my questions with definitive answers, not possibilities. He says my eggs are of that of a 41 - 42 year old. I never got an answer about how old are my eggs. It won't be impossible to conceive, but difficult. So that never stopped me before. A couple of things I need to address. My glucose. He won't do a cycle without getting the glucose down. Means no carbs for a while. He suggested that I start DHEA and go off all other supplements, ie Maca, royal jelly, coq10. He also suggested that I may want to consider HGH. I have to think about that one, but I will start a new protocol a Micro Lupron Flare. Anyone have any experience with HGH? I need to improve my egg quality, which is usually not possible..but I'll try whatever I need to try. I'm aiming for the end of January!

I asked about autoimmune issues, he stated that would not effect egg quality, but IMPLANTATION, so he's not looking at that. I have a prolactinoma and hashimotos, apparently that effects implantation and not the quality of eggs. His concern is my sugar. He said that had I gotten pregnant last time, I would become diabetic on insulin and that could cause serious issues for the baby. My other doctor and my endo NEVER addressed it. He said weight may have some correlation, but no studies. He answered every question with an answer. Hopefully, I can get my glucose to where it needs to be. He wants to go to another endo for my sugar, start dhea. He thinks with a different protocol and a couple of tweaks I get some more eggs.

When are you trying this new protocol? That sounds promising b/c he's addressing your issues. I truly believe everyone has different problems and we need to customize cycles for each individual.

My cycle is def going to b later now as af is about here more waiting.........I HATE waiting Will call the clinic in the morning to re-arrange AGAIN.

Argh, I'm frustrated for the delay in your cycle. I do know though, that a few days or weeks is nothing in the grand scheme of things. At least the holidays make time pass by so quickly (especially since you've got a little one).

 

[Samsfan]

Plex- I don't think I have a choice. I think this new doc will hold me back until things are in the clear. Quickest time period is the end of January. Do you live on the East Coast?

Sunshine- Yes, for the first time I feel like someone customized and answered questions about me. We also discussed PGD and he said it would be a waste of money for me and would lessen my chances, when I know he recommended PGD for another couple... so he's doing the right thing and what is good for me. How are you feeling?

Samsfan - Im so glad ur doc answered all ur questions The meeting sounded really positive and more importantly informative. Are you going to give ur self a couple of months to prepare for ur next ivf? xx

 

[sunshine1217]

Samsfan,
how old are you? did they get your egg age from your AMH?

 

[Plex]

Heya Sunshine Hope ur well? Have u had ur scan yet?
Its not too bad i suppose waiting an extra couple of weeks, itll just feel like an eternity lol Im glad xmas is just around the corner, this next week im off so it will drag. I am working all over xmas and new year though so ifi can get through this next week ill be fine xx