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

[Disneyfan88]

Sunshine - We decided to skip the NT scan since we did PGS and the Maternit21 blood test, both of which came back clear. I Bly agreed to do the Maternit21 test because my RE said that it tests for diseases that PGS doesn't screen for -- they apparently don't list everything that they test on the results sheet if the results were negative. I will probably consider skipping next time as the biggie stuff (including gender) was all included in our PGS screening.

I've been feeling icky all day. My stomach finally won the test of wills when I got home from work. I almost didn't make it the bathroom in time, though I think I yacked more in the sink than the toilet.

I hope your son feels better!

Flagirlie - good luck with your OB search!

 

[sunshine1217]

Disney, when and who did your Maternity21 test? does insurance cover the gender portion?

My RE is having a paranatologist do a 1st tri screening where he said I can do the Maternity21 but I've heard Maternity 21 can be done at 10 weeks and I won't be at the Paranatologist till 12 weeks. Ok, I'm not impatient....

 

[flagirlie7]

No way I can forget to eat haha. Would be so nauseous. Most of the nights I can't go through without at least a glass of choc milk. Like last night at 5am.

 

[JessicaG121]

A quick update: I did not have the et yesterday. . My RE called about 11 and said the embryos were not to blast yet, so he wanted to wait another day. He claims that this isn't unusual. All four were still growing, but 3 were 10-cell and the 4th was (I think) compacting.

So, another day of waiting. The lab should call about 11 with today's instructions.

 

[Disneyfan88]

Disney, when and who did your Maternity21 test? does insurance cover the gender portion?

My RE is having a paranatologist do a 1st tri screening where he said I can do the Maternity21 but I've heard Maternity 21 can be done at 10 weeks and I won't be at the Paranatologist till 12 weeks. Ok, I'm not impatient....

My RE did the blood draw for the test at my 10 week appointment (she schedules ultrasound appointments with her pregnant patients at 6, 8, and 10 weeks before "graduating" them to their OBs). 10 weeks is the earliest the test can be done. The test includes the gender portion as part of the standard things they look for. My insurance denied the claim from the test company, so I'm waiting for a bill from them. My doctor told me that if insurance doesn't cover the test, you call the company, and they lower the bill to somewhere in the neighborhood of $200 or $300.

 

[Disneyfan88]

A quick update: I did not have the et yesterday. . My RE called about 11 and said the embryos were not to blast yet, so he wanted to wait another day. He claims that this isn't unusual. All four were still growing, but 3 were 10-cell and the 4th was (I think) compacting.

So, another day of waiting. The lab should call about 11 with today's instructions.

Sorry to hear that, Jessica. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you hear good news today.

 

[sunshine1217]

A quick update: I did not have the et yesterday. . My RE called about 11 and said the embryos were not to blast yet, so he wanted to wait another day. He claims that this isn't unusual. All four were still growing, but 3 were 10-cell and the 4th was (I think) compacting.

So, another day of waiting. The lab should call about 11 with today's instructions.

Sorry to hear that but fingers crossed for today! I had one embryo that they decided to wait another day b/c it didn't make it to the blast and a day later it became a blast. Positive thoughts!

My RE did the blood draw for the test at my 10 week appointment (she schedules ultrasound appointments with her pregnant patients at 6, 8, and 10 weeks before "graduating" them to their OBs). 10 weeks is the earliest the test can be done. The test includes the gender portion as part of the standard things they look for. My insurance denied the claim from the test company, so I'm waiting for a bill from them. My doctor told me that if insurance doesn't cover the test, you call the company, and they lower the bill to somewhere in the neighborhood of $200 or $300.

How much is it normally? 200-300 isn't too bad, I'd rather not pay it but I do want to know. Last pregnancy, I got a bill for the Verinata test which my insurance didn't pay for and it was 2000!

 

[Disneyfan88]

A quick update: I did not have the et yesterday. . My RE called about 11 and said the embryos were not to blast yet, so he wanted to wait another day. He claims that this isn't unusual. All four were still growing, but 3 were 10-cell and the 4th was (I think) compacting.

So, another day of waiting. The lab should call about 11 with today's instructions.

Sorry to hear that but fingers crossed for today! I had one embryo that they decided to wait another day b/c it didn't make it to the blast and a day later it became a blast. Positive thoughts!

My RE did the blood draw for the test at my 10 week appointment (she schedules ultrasound appointments with her pregnant patients at 6, 8, and 10 weeks before "graduating" them to their OBs). 10 weeks is the earliest the test can be done. The test includes the gender portion as part of the standard things they look for. My insurance denied the claim from the test company, so I'm waiting for a bill from them. My doctor told me that if insurance doesn't cover the test, you call the company, and they lower the bill to somewhere in the neighborhood of $200 or $300.

How much is it normally? 200-300 isn't too bad, I'd rather not pay it but I do want to know. Last pregnancy, I got a bill for the Verinata test which my insurance didn't pay for and it was 2000!

They billed my insurance over $2,000 for the test. Insurance denied the claim and requested more info from the provider to reconsider it. I'll keep you posted on what my actual OOP cost ends up being.

 

[JessicaG121]

Ooh! RE just called & wants me in at 1130 (90 min from now). The lady said my transfer is ready - so it's not going to be the "I'm very sorry, they aren't developing" phone call that I'm so afraid of.

Omg. This is happening. Sadly, with the 2 hour time change, my husband might not be able to leave work. He arranged to go in 1/2 hour early so he could leave at 1. I don't know how he'll leave at 11.

 

[sunshine1217]

Yay!!! How exciting Jessica! Have a great transfer, hope you've got Valium. Btw I really enjoy taking those, the only 3x I've taken them (2ivf and 1 fet). Lol

 

[JessicaG121]

It is done! I am now host to one perfect hatching blast. It was all surreal, seeing it on the tv and then seeing the white blip on the screen after transfer.

Two of the remaining embryos stopped developing. The fourth is almost a blast & the Dr will call tomorrow to let me know if it was frozen as a backup.

 

[Disneyfan88]

It is done! I am now host to one perfect hatching blast. It was all surreal, seeing it on the tv and then seeing the white blip on the screen after transfer.

Two of the remaining embryos stopped developing. The fourth is almost a blast & the Dr will call tomorrow to let me know if it was frozen as a backup.

Congrats, Jessica!! Prayers for a sticky bean!!

I hope you hear that you have a frostie tomorrow!

 

[sunshine1217]

It is done! I am now host to one perfect hatching blast. It was all surreal, seeing it on the tv and then seeing the white blip on the screen after transfer.

Two of the remaining embryos stopped developing. The fourth is almost a blast & the Dr will call tomorrow to let me know if it was frozen as a backup.

woohoo! Enjoy PUPO....

 

[SmallTownGal]

Things got busy after my eye appointment, 4 days ago, and my computer was Crashy McCrashpants, so I'm just now catching up - eep!

SmalltownGal We have another snowstorm today. I'm at home, temperamental (dunno why?) and all bundled up, trying to keep warm. As much as I want to go back to work, I dread commuting in the snow. I have very low tolerance for cold, and I keep telling DH we ought to move west to California. Maybe at some point 2-3 years from now.

How did the eye appointment go? Do you like to experiment with new frames in spectacles or prefer lenses? Personally, I'm terrified of putting anything in my eye, even lenses, lol. I prefer spectacles any day...

My eye appt. went great, and my new eye doc was great. My favorite frames/lens tech was there and helped me pick out some cute new frames (an image of them is attached to this post). They should be in by the 31st of this month.

I can't wear lenses (my eyes are too sensitive, they wouldn't even let me try them, which I'm sure is for the best). So I always get glasses.

 

[SmallTownGal]

Congrats on the transfer working out great in the end, Jessica!!! FX'd they were able to freeze that fourth embie and prayers and FX'd for a sticky bean!

Looks like we are going to be cycle buddies, after all, Plex! FX'd for this upcoming cycle and that you get plenty of eggs!

Sunshine, sorry your son has been sick and that you have to deal with the subchorionic hematomas! Hope your son feels better soon and FX'd for not having too much trouble with your pregnancy!

Flagirlie, glad you aren't having more spotting!

Sorry you got sick like that, Disney! And sorry you are having to wrangle with the insurance company! FX'd you pay a reasonable price in the end for that test.

AFM: I had a little pink spotting, yesterday, and then a little more pink spotting, today (only upon wiping , nothing on liner, but still), so I'm expecting the witch to arrive on time, this weekend. DH was bummed, but this is what I expected to happen and I've made my peace with moving on to IVF, so I'm feeling fine about it, other than feeling bad that DH feels so bummed.

 

[Plex]

Heya everyone Been off grid for awhile as my pc blew up so am relying on my laptop which i keep at work - its getting the free time thats the problem

I really hope ur all doing well, I havent had a chance to read any posts yet but wanted to say, if i dont get the chance before hand, I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a Fantastic New Year!! xx

Im now going to attempt to update the front page - wish me luck!!!!

 

[PostalMom]

Hi ladies! I would love to join your group if you will have me. I started my BCPs last Thursday the 12th. I'm going to the Dr on sunday the 29th to attend a mini class on how to do my Lupron injections. They will send me home with my Lupron kit to stay my injections on January 1st. Pretty cool. Lol. So this is the start of my journey with IVF. I have 3 teen daughters from my first marriage. They are 16 and fraternal twin 14 yo.s. My husband and I have been trying for almost 3 years. I had my tubes tied after I had the twins. So when DH and I got married I had a reversal that was a failure. So here I am trying to give my DH a cold of our own since he is raising my teens with me. I think we would still be doing IVF even if the reversal had worked because the dr said DH has a very high amount of abnormal shaped guys. I will be having ICSI. Any do's, donts? Please educate me. And what is pupo?. Lol

 

[PostalMom]

Arg... phone typos.. child .. not cold. .. and starting lupron on jan 1.

 

[SmallTownGal]

Good luck with the front page, hope you can get your PC fixed, soon, and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, to you, too, Plex!

Welcome, PostalMom!

I'm new to IVF, too, and my IVF education day class is on the 27th (AF is due any time now, after which I'll start bcp's for a couple weeks, at least, before stimming). FX'd for your first IVF!

PUPO means "pregnant until proven otherwise"

 

[Plex]

Postalmom - Wlecome Exciting times How long will u be taking the lupron for? xx

Disney, Chickadee, Flaigirl, sunshine - How are you all doing? xx

Rurin - Do you have a start date yet? xx

Eveclo & Dovkav - How are things? Any possible symptoms - are you going to/ have you tested before ur otd? Im sending lots of your way xx

SmallTown - Less than a week till ur ivf education day!! xx

Samsfan & Megan - How r u both? xx