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

[TeeinAZ]

Congrats Prayerful!!!!
Jessica - that's a great fert report

I'm up and just waiting to shower and leave for my ER. Nervous, scared, excited....

Goodluck!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MeganScott]

I had 15 eggs this morning and the best news of all is that there were a lot of usable sperm in DH's sample!! (We are MFI, so we are THRILLED!!!).
We are also anxious for tomorrow's report!

I'm up and just waiting to shower and leave for my ER. Nervous, scared, excited....

Good luck! Mine was a breeze. No complications, minimum side effects. I've had a little spotting today, but nothing more than a liner can handle. The "worst" part of it, is because you are under for such a short period of time, its a little disorienting. I (sort of) woke up. I recognized that I was awake, but I was in such a daze, my subconscious mind took over. I started reciting the homicide statutes to myself (I'm in law school and studying criminal law this semester), followed by the rules of professional conduct. I knew it was insane, but couldn't really stop myself.

Haha that's so funny!!!

Mine also went well today, got 11 eggs, anxiously awaiting phone call tomorrow morning!! Good luck everyone!!!! Xxxx

Congratulations Ladies!! Good luck with the process ahead!!

Update on my Beta : As expected, its a negative.

They did baseline blood-work and an Ultrasound test as well today, since I was bleeding heavy by that time and expecting it to be a negative. I wanted to think ahead about the FET process and not stress about the failure of IVF #2.

Well, they found my Estrogen levels are very high and before proceeding with the FET cycle, they want to do a second baseline on Monday to ensure the hormones are flushed out of my system. Apparently, the high Estrogen level is responsible for this insane cramping and my migraine. The first thing I did after hanging up, is go get some Ibuprofen to kill the pain and make myself a much needed cup of coffee!!! I've given up on coffee completely, and I so miss it! Some wine over the weekend too...

Unwind, recover, regroup... FET #1 coming up!

 

[Izabela]

Fertilization Report: 4/6 fertilized and look good. They are all being frozen tonight. Once my period starts, I'll start the FET protocol! We're looking at the first week of November for transfer...

That is a great very report. Congrats. Can I ask why are you doing FET instead of fresh.

 

[TeeinAZ]

I had 15 eggs this morning and the best news of all is that there were a lot of usable sperm in DH's sample!! (We are MFI, so we are THRILLED!!!).
We are also anxious for tomorrow's report!

I'm up and just waiting to shower and leave for my ER. Nervous, scared, excited....

Good luck! Mine was a breeze. No complications, minimum side effects. I've had a little spotting today, but nothing more than a liner can handle. The "worst" part of it, is because you are under for such a short period of time, its a little disorienting. I (sort of) woke up. I recognized that I was awake, but I was in such a daze, my subconscious mind took over. I started reciting the homicide statutes to myself (I'm in law school and studying criminal law this semester), followed by the rules of professional conduct. I knew it was insane, but couldn't really stop myself.

Haha that's so funny!!!

Mine also went well today, got 11 eggs, anxiously awaiting phone call tomorrow morning!! Good luck everyone!!!! Xxxx

Congratulations Ladies!! Good luck with the process ahead!!

Update on my Beta : As expected, its a negative.

They did baseline blood-work and an Ultrasound test as well today, since I was bleeding heavy by that time and expecting it to be a negative. I wanted to think ahead about the FET process and not stress about the failure of IVF #2.

Well, they found my Estrogen levels are very high and before proceeding with the FET cycle, they want to do a second baseline on Monday to ensure the hormones are flushed out of my system. Apparently, the high Estrogen level is responsible for this insane cramping and my migraine. The first thing I did after hanging up, is go get some Ibuprofen to kill the pain and make myself a much needed cup of coffee!!! I've given up on coffee completely, and I so miss it! Some wine over the weekend too...

Unwind, recover, regroup... FET #1 coming up!

I'm so sorry about the negative, but love the positive attitude. Good luck with the FET hon!!!

 

[Izabela]

Prayerful congrats on you positive. Such a great news.

Sekky and MeganScott I am so sorry for you. Keep positive and hopefully will soon happen for you.

 

[Goldfish]

Ababy, sekky, Meganscott - so sorry about the BFNs
Prayerful - yay congrats on your BFP!!!
Jessica - haha that's so funny about you reciting statutes! when I had my first IVF, my DH said that I half woke up after EC and started babbling about something too!
Chickadee, hanawanabump - wow you girls got a great number of eggs! FX for you!

AFM, I had EC today as well - got 5 eggs. Not great, but much better than last time when I only got 2, so gotta take the good news where I can! Anxiously awaiting the fertilisation news tomorrow!

 

[JessicaG121]

Well, they found my Estrogen levels are very high and before proceeding with the FET cycle, they want to do a second baseline on Monday to ensure the hormones are flushed out of my system. Apparently, the high Estrogen level is responsible for this insane cramping and my migraine. The first thing I did after hanging up, is go get some Ibuprofen to kill the pain and make myself a much needed cup of coffee!!! I've given up on coffee completely, and I so miss it! Some wine over the weekend too...

Unwind, recover, regroup... FET #1 coming up!

I had high estrogen & terrible migraines too. They were so bad, I finally got one of my classmates (a neurologist) to prescribe me something to help. They were debilitating. My RE lifted my caffeine ban for a few days to help too. I didn't have the cramping... although I'm feeling it more today than I did yesterday.

 

[JessicaG121]

Fertilization Report: 4/6 fertilized and look good. They are all being frozen tonight. Once my period starts, I'll start the FET protocol! We're looking at the first week of November for transfer...

That is a great very report. Congrats. Can I ask why are you doing FET instead of fresh.

Two reasons -
1. We are participating in a clinical study to see which is the best day to freeze for FET, day 2 or day 5. We drew day 2 (which according to the RE is more successful so far ). We got a $3000 discount for participating. Since we are cash patients, that really helped us a lot.

2. My RE actually prefers a frozen cycle. Success rates are higher (upwards of 80%) and your body is in a more "natural" state. All of the Stims have been flushed out of your system, your ovaries aren't as stressed out, your insides have gotten over the traumas of being stabbed. There have been research done to show that FETs produce healthier babies and mamas than a fresh IVF.

 

[MeganScott]

Well, they found my Estrogen levels are very high and before proceeding with the FET cycle, they want to do a second baseline on Monday to ensure the hormones are flushed out of my system. Apparently, the high Estrogen level is responsible for this insane cramping and my migraine. The first thing I did after hanging up, is go get some Ibuprofen to kill the pain and make myself a much needed cup of coffee!!! I've given up on coffee completely, and I so miss it! Some wine over the weekend too...

Unwind, recover, regroup... FET #1 coming up!

I had high estrogen & terrible migraines too. They were so bad, I finally got one of my classmates (a neurologist) to prescribe me something to help. They were debilitating. My RE lifted my caffeine ban for a few days to help too. I didn't have the cramping... although I'm feeling it more today than I did yesterday.

I did some more research and found out about ESTROGEN DOMINANCE at this website that listed my typical PMS symptoms as indicators of Estrogen Dominance...!!

In their list of symptoms I could check off atleast 10 out of 12 general symptoms, and 5 out of 20 specific symptoms! I had resigned myself to painful periods thinking it hurts more with some women and less with others and I was just unlucky to be the one who hurt more and that was that!! More research showed that in many women exceptionally high Estrogen can actually result in the body rejecting the embryos even when all other factors are conducive to implantation!!

I'm mindblown that my RE didn't monitor my E2 levels better and conducted just one hormone check blood test, 3 days after transfer after which it was waiting until Beta. A better regulated hormone check could perhaps have brought me success in the second IVF cycle , and now with my FET I'm going to request that they perform 2-3 Progesterone / Estrogen during the 2ww to make sure we readjust if its rising too high too fast.

2. My RE actually prefers a frozen cycle. Success rates are higher (upwards of 80%) and your body is in a more "natural" state. All of the Stims have been flushed out of your system, your ovaries aren't as stressed out, your insides have gotten over the traumas of being stabbed. There have been research done to show that FETs produce healthier babies and mamas than a fresh IVF.

You said it so well, Jessica! My RE told me to be very optimistic about the chances of success with FET, and he echoed EXACTLY what you said. In fact they're going to proceed with my cycle only after doing a second baseline check on Monday BECAUSE they want to make sure all the previous hormones are flushed out. Plus I will be on BCP for 10 days to give my body a break and recovery time.

I'm going to be on Lupron and PIO and Estrogen shots, twice a week. But they're going to determine the protocol after they see Monday's test results.

 

[JessicaG121]

Megan-

I'm completely off all the hormones at least for he next 2 weeks & couldn't be more excited. I've already lost 1-2 inches off my waist because the bloating has gone down. The headache is gone, the cramping has subsided. Life is normal for a couple weeks.

 

[Lucie73821]

Hi ladies!

So sorry to those if you who got BFNs.

I had another us today. I've got 7 follies on the right measuring 10-13mm and 17 on the left measuring 9-13mm. I've got another us scheduled for Saturday morning and the dr said he's pretty sure EC will be Monday!

I hope everyone else is doing well.

 

[Prayerful]

OMG Congrats Prayerful. So happy for you and DH. Have a H&H 9 months.

AFM no AF yet but am sure am out. Frer is bfn this morning and its 14dpo. So it's over. Am stopping all my med and I don't think I will be calling the clinic anymore. When I decide what to do, I will surely update you amazing ladies. Surely no more Ivf for this year as we can't afford it.

So sorry sekky!

Ok, so I caved and bought a FRER tonight. A second line appeared after not even a minute had passed. I think I can officially say I'm pregnant!!!!

Congrats!!! Best feeling in the world

It definitely is! Thank you!

Mine also went well today, got 11 eggs, anxiously awaiting phone call tomorrow morning!! Good luck everyone!!!! Xxxx

Congrats on the great ER! I can't wait to hear the report in the morning!

I had 15 eggs this morning and the best news of all is that there were a lot of usable sperm in DH's sample!! (We are MFI, so we are THRILLED!!!).
We are also anxious for tomorrow's report!

Wow! Such a great number! So glad DH's little swimmers were able to pull through too!

Update on my Beta : As expected, its a negative.

They did baseline blood-work and an Ultrasound test as well today, since I was bleeding heavy by that time and expecting it to be a negative. I wanted to think ahead about the FET process and not stress about the failure of IVF #2.

Well, they found my Estrogen levels are very high and before proceeding with the FET cycle, they want to do a second baseline on Monday to ensure the hormones are flushed out of my system. Apparently, the high Estrogen level is responsible for this insane cramping and my migraine. The first thing I did after hanging up, is go get some Ibuprofen to kill the pain and make myself a much needed cup of coffee!!! I've given up on coffee completely, and I so miss it! Some wine over the weekend too...

Unwind, recover, regroup... FET #1 coming up!

So sorry Megan! I'm glad you figured out the possible cause though. If you are monitored properly you should have no trouble with your FET. Keep up the PMA!!

AFM, I had EC today as well - got 5 eggs. Not great, but much better than last time when I only got 2, so gotta take the good news where I can! Anxiously awaiting the fertilisation news tomorrow!

Good luck with the fert report tomorrow! I am praying all goes well!

Hi ladies!

So sorry to those if you who got BFNs.

I had another us today. I've got 7 follies on the right measuring 10-13mm and 17 on the left measuring 9-13mm. I've got another us scheduled for Saturday morning and the dr said he's pretty sure EC will be Monday!

I hope everyone else is doing well.

Those are such great numbers Lucie! EC will be here before you know it!

 

[MeganScott]

Megan-

I'm completely off all the hormones at least for he next 2 weeks & couldn't be more excited. I've already lost 1-2 inches off my waist because the bloating has gone down. The headache is gone, the cramping has subsided. Life is normal for a couple weeks.

Wow, you go girl!! I've gotten so bloated this cycle, I look 5-6 months pregnant without being so! I can barely fit into my BIG jeans now, and I avoided those earlier because they were a size larger!

Waiting for to subside, then I'm gonna go hit the gym and try to undo some of the damage these last few months of back-to-back stims has done! What heaven, no worrying about ovarian torsion so I can keep moderately active until the transfer day actually!

A question: Anyone here use health supplements while working out? I was periodically using Oxy Elite Pro (USP Labs) last year, and I stopped once we seriously started TTC. Although the label has a standard disclaimer saying not approved for pregnancy, its all natural stuff that just helps generate energy and beat fatigue. I've been feeling so exhausted all the time with these hormones in my system, I'm tempted to take the pill (100mg of caffeine per pill) for the 10 days I'm on BCP.

Any thoughts/suggestions/experience would be highly appreciated!

 

[eveclo]

Just had my 'final' ultrasound and all of my follicles had stopped growing and I only had one good one and 2 'ok' sized ones! So cycle has been canned. Feeling miserable as I had already been booked in for EC on Monday. a cycles break and looks like we will be starting again in November. She believes it is because I was on 100ui of gondral and should have been on more but because I am in early 20's she didn't water over stimulate which I can understand. will still be watching to check on you ladies!

 

[JessicaG121]

Just had my 'final' ultrasound and all of my follicles had stopped growing and I only had one good one and 2 'ok' sized ones! So cycle has been canned. Feeling miserable as I had already been booked in for EC on Monday. a cycles break and looks like we will be starting again in November. She believes it is because I was on 100ui of gondral and should have been on more but because I am in early 20's she didn't water over stimulate which I can understand. will still be watching to check on you ladies!

Sorry That's got to be frustrating. I was afraid they'd cancel mine because the first two ultrasounds just showed a few "ok" sized follicles. Part of me almost wishes we would have cancelled and tried again in a couple months with a higher dose to get more mature follicles. But, this is what's meant to be, right?

AFM: I'm 3 days past egg collection this morning and I woke up with TERRIBLE cramps. I thought my insides were going to explode. I called my dr. office & since it was still very early, there wasn't really anyone to help me. They said drink water, take Tylenol and call back at 9 if it's not better. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Any suggestions? The pain does seem to have tapered off a little... but for a moment, I was afraid my ovary was going to explode or something!

 

[MeganScott]

AFM: I'm 3 days past egg collection this morning and I woke up with TERRIBLE cramps. I thought my insides were going to explode. I called my dr. office & since it was still very early, there wasn't really anyone to help me. They said drink water, take Tylenol and call back at 9 if it's not better. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Any suggestions? The pain does seem to have tapered off a little... but for a moment, I was afraid my ovary was going to explode or something!

In my case post retrieval did hurt both times, but it tylenol extra strength every four hours seemed to be enough. Rest is important ofcourse, cos' your ovaries are swollen from the stims and recovering from being stabbed at for the retrieval. The nurses at my RE would say, generally speaking: greater the number of eggs retrieved, greater the discomfort. But after 24 eggs retrieved this cycle, my post retrieval cramping was not so bad as what you're experiencing...? I hope you feel better soon...

Also, what dose of Tylenol are you on?

AFM, although post retrieval recovery was less painful, my periods are INSANE!! I woke up at 3am and felt like I was in labor without being pregnant, almost like I was DYING! I called my RE this morning and they asked me to take some Ibuprofen and call back if it didnt help. I guess they see this a lot, and are perhaps desensitized to the pain we experience first time round!

 

[Disneyfan88]

MeganScott, ababy4us, and eveclo (any anyone else with recent disappointments), hang in there.

Prayerful,

Good luck to everyone who is about to go for ER, ET, or is waiting for fertilization reports!

AFM: I'm 3 days past egg collection this morning and I woke up with TERRIBLE cramps. I thought my insides were going to explode. I called my dr. office & since it was still very early, there wasn't really anyone to help me. They said drink water, take Tylenol and call back at 9 if it's not better. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Any suggestions? The pain does seem to have tapered off a little... but for a moment, I was afraid my ovary was going to explode or something!

Hi Jessica, I'd recommend that you continue taking the Tylenol as needed. Make sure that you are staying hydrated by drinking fluids with electrolytes (Gatorade, Smart Water, Propel, etc...). The electrolytes will help flush your system and will also help with any bloating that you may have. Feel better!

 

[JessicaG121]

Thanks ladies.

I'm actually feeling a little better now. I did exactly what you said... drank some gatorade, took some tylenol and forced myself to walk around a little bit. I took a lap around the school and as much as it hurt at the time, it helped a lot. I took a couple extra strength tylenol (not sure of the mg.) and while it's not completely gone, it's probably reduced 75%.

 

[TeeinAZ]

Just had my 'final' ultrasound and all of my follicles had stopped growing and I only had one good one and 2 'ok' sized ones! So cycle has been canned. Feeling miserable as I had already been booked in for EC on Monday. a cycles break and looks like we will be starting again in November. She believes it is because I was on 100ui of gondral and should have been on more but because I am in early 20's she didn't water over stimulate which I can understand. will still be watching to check on you ladies!

Sorry That's got to be frustrating. I was afraid they'd cancel mine because the first two ultrasounds just showed a few "ok" sized follicles. Part of me almost wishes we would have cancelled and tried again in a couple months with a higher dose to get more mature follicles. But, this is what's meant to be, right?

AFM: I'm 3 days past egg collection this morning and I woke up with TERRIBLE cramps. I thought my insides were going to explode. I called my dr. office & since it was still very early, there wasn't really anyone to help me. They said drink water, take Tylenol and call back at 9 if it's not better. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Any suggestions? The pain does seem to have tapered off a little... but for a moment, I was afraid my ovary was going to explode or something!

I have experienced that! I woke up in tears and was yelling for my husband. It hurt so bad I was freakin out. They said that it's normal from the growith of the ovaries and mine sort of felt like constipation. They said that was normal too because the ovaries are pushing on your bowel. I hope it subsides for you soon. A friend of mine and I said it feels like we're carrying baby whales. lol

 

[adroplet]

Just had my 'final' ultrasound and all of my follicles had stopped growing and I only had one good one and 2 'ok' sized ones! So cycle has been canned. Feeling miserable as I had already been booked in for EC on Monday. a cycles break and looks like we will be starting again in November. She believes it is because I was on 100ui of gondral and should have been on more but because I am in early 20's she didn't water over stimulate which I can understand. will still be watching to check on you ladies!

Sorry That's got to be frustrating. I was afraid they'd cancel mine because the first two ultrasounds just showed a few "ok" sized follicles. Part of me almost wishes we would have cancelled and tried again in a couple months with a higher dose to get more mature follicles. But, this is what's meant to be, right?

AFM: I'm 3 days past egg collection this morning and I woke up with TERRIBLE cramps. I thought my insides were going to explode. I called my dr. office & since it was still very early, there wasn't really anyone to help me. They said drink water, take Tylenol and call back at 9 if it's not better. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Any suggestions? The pain does seem to have tapered off a little... but for a moment, I was afraid my ovary was going to explode or something!

What you are feeling is water build up.
DO NOT drink water! water will only be absorbed right into those areas.
Drink V8 or have salty foods troughout the day - this will draw out the water out of the ovaries or other areas.
Drink Gatorade, lots of it - this will not be absorbed into the ovaries or other areas. This will actually flush out all the salts and extra water you pulled out.
Hard to explain, harder to understand but it's all science.
You will feel better day after day.

I had those exact pains and was ready to call an ambulance. I felt my ovaries were about to explode a few times. It was the water build up and the regular water I was drinking. I was making it worse. Once I started the V8 and Gatorade regimen (I did not drink anything else) it went away and my ultrasound was back to normal.

I hope this helps you and anybody else after EC. This really works.