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

[Hennapop]

Hi ladies,

So exciting to see you all PUPO! Fx for a relaxing and easy time until testing

I'm on day 10 (!) of Androgen patches/ Estrace / BCP cocktail. Whew - this stuff is killer! Headaches like mad and I am soooo bloated! Only 3 more days - I can do it! I think I might stick a patch on my DH for a couple of days so he can see how it is!

Question: why is Dexamethasone prescribed? My RE changed dosage from 1.0 to .5 mg and I am thinking it is an error - any insights ladies?

Good luck to all the ladies getting ready for ET & FET!!

Thanks for the feedback re: herbs

 

[Hennapop]

Chickadee we have the same OTD as well! Not sure I will hold out this time, I'm feeling way more optimistic this time (blasts) than last time (2dt) and DH wants me to test this Sunday! Don't want to test too early and risk disappointment though...
Meganscott Lupron is usually for downregulation (to dampen hormone production, quieten the ovaries prior to setting your body up for FET)
Lucie yay, 7 fertilised is great! Sending you lots of embie growing thoughts
Samsfan 5CC is a grading used for blastocysts (when they get to about 5 days). The higher the number, the more expanded/advanced it is, so a 5 is a hatching blast, and a 6 is already hatched and ready to implant. The first letter is the inner cell mass (that turns into the baby), A or B is good. The second letter is the trophectoderm (that turns into the placenta), A or B is good. But if you're talking about day 2 or 3 embryos, they generally just use one number grading to indicate how even the cell sizes are and how fragmented it is, but each clinic differs in their grading so best to ask your Dr. On day 2, you want to see 4 cells and on day 3, you want to see 8 cells (ideally). I personally wouldn't transfer more than 2 because of risk of multiples, but I guess it depends what your Dr/embryologist recommends depending on the quality

Eeekkkkkk!! In less than 2 hours I will be PUPO!!!!!
How is everyone else holding up?

So happy for you!!! I had my first cycle in August and I am now 8 weeks pregnant! You got this!!!

Nice pic update Tee in AZ!!!

 

[Disneyfan88]

With the transfer for IVF #2, I had two grade A-plus blasts transferred on day five but it didn't take, so I'm beginning to think maybe its not quality of eggs that's a problem, but something else perhaps that they haven't nailed? Nervous now for the FET too!!

One thing I forgot to mention yesterday -- after my first IVF failed (with 2 top grade blasts), I asked my doctor if there was anything else that we could do to increase the likelihood of success with my second cycle. She recommended trying an intrauterine hCG infusion at the time of my ET, which she does for some of her patients. Studies have shown that an hCG infusion can help "jump start" the implantation process. She told me this morning that she had another patient that got a positive test result yesterday. We will be trying it tomorrow.

Perhaps it's something you can ask your doctor about.

https://cnyfertility.com/2013/01/17...nsfer-jump-starting-the-implantation-process/

 

[Chickadeedee]

TeeinAZ - I'm loving your new picture!!!

 

[Disneyfan88]

Hi ladies,

So exciting to see you all PUPO! Fx for a relaxing and easy time until testing

I'm on day 10 (!) of Androgen patches/ Estrace / BCP cocktail. Whew - this stuff is killer! Headaches like mad and I am soooo bloated! Only 3 more days - I can do it! I think I might stick a patch on my DH for a couple of days so he can see how it is!

Question: why is Dexamethasone prescribed? My RE changed dosage from 1.0 to .5 mg and I am thinking it is an error - any insights ladies?

Good luck to all the ladies getting ready for ET & FET!!

Thanks for the feedback re: herbs

Sorry about the headaches. I hope you feel better soon!

My doctor prescribes Dexamethasone, too. I started with one 1mg pill per day along with my Estradiol pills and baby aspirin when AF started last month. She keeps her patients on both meds until 12 weeks of pregnancy. For the 4 days that I'm on Medrol, I'm to skip the Dexamethasone as both are similar classes of drugs. I don't know the specific reason for the Dexamethasone, but I think she said that the Medrol is used to prevent my body from rejecting the embryo after transfer.

I was on these oral meds during the stimulation phase of my IVF cycles, too.

 

[Disneyfan88]

TeeinAZ - I'm loving your new picture!!!

Me, too!!!!!

 

[MeganScott]

Hiya ladies!

Had ET yday at 2pm, had a bit of a nightmare, took over 1 1/2 hours due to dodgy cervix! Typical! But I had been feeling really anxious thinking there would be none to transfer, but out of my 4, I had 1 lovely blastocyst, and the other 3 will be checked today for freezing.

My OTD is next sat 19th!

Lying on sofa with the puppy looking after me! Tips I've been reading about - pineapple, brazil nuts, warm foods & drinks worth a try!!

Good luck everyone - thinking of you all!!! Xxx

Goodluck Hana!! I struggled with the cervical problems too during my second IVF transfer, and got pretty anxious about it. I hope you aren't in any pain now And yes, I read a lot about pineapple and brazil nuts helping implantation, so invariably we stock up on Pineapple juice and brazil nuts, which i diligently consume for the week after transfer! Whatever helps!!!

Good luck for the 19th!!!

Good luck Hana!
So testing - OTD for Goldfish & I is the 17th; Disney is the 18th, Hana is the 19th and Samsfan is the 21st!!! How exciting

Hana, Chickadeedee, Goldfish, Disney and Samsfan:

Goodluck with the OTDs ladies!! Fingers crossed!!

With the transfer for IVF #2, I had two grade A-plus blasts transferred on day five but it didn't take, so I'm beginning to think maybe its not quality of eggs that's a problem, but something else perhaps that they haven't nailed? Nervous now for the FET too!!

One thing I forgot to mention yesterday -- after my first IVF failed (with 2 top grade blasts), I asked my doctor if there was anything else that we could do to increase the likelihood of success with my second cycle. She recommended trying an intrauterine hCG infusion at the time of my ET, which she does for some of her patients. Studies have shown that an hCG infusion can help "jump start" the implantation process. She told me this morning that she had another patient that got a positive test result yesterday. We will be trying it tomorrow.

Perhaps it's something you can ask your doctor about.

https://cnyfertility.com/2013/01/17...nsfer-jump-starting-the-implantation-process/

Thanks Disney, we couldn't make it to our appointment today with DH being unwell, but it gives me a chance to ask about this on Friday that we rescheduled for!!! Thank so much!!

Hi ladies,

So exciting to see you all PUPO! Fx for a relaxing and easy time until testing

I'm on day 10 (!) of Androgen patches/ Estrace / BCP cocktail. Whew - this stuff is killer! Headaches like mad and I am soooo bloated! Only 3 more days - I can do it! I think I might stick a patch on my DH for a couple of days so he can see how it is!

Question: why is Dexamethasone prescribed? My RE changed dosage from 1.0 to .5 mg and I am thinking it is an error - any insights ladies?

Good luck to all the ladies getting ready for ET & FET!!

Thanks for the feedback re: herbs

I read up a little and found a study on Dexamethasone:

Cancellation of assisted conception cycles because of poor ovarian response to gonadotrophins is a significant problem in assisted reproduction. Various adjuvant treatments have been suggested to improve responsiveness. A significantly lower cancellation rate for poor ovarian response was observed in the dexamethasone group compared with controls, The benefit was apparent in patients both with polycystic and normal ovaries. CONCLUSION: Low dose dexamethasone co-treatment reduces the incidence of poor ovarian response. It may increase clinical pregnancy rates and should be considered for inclusion in stimulation regimes to optimize ovarian response.

 

[Disneyfan88]

With the transfer for IVF #2, I had two grade A-plus blasts transferred on day five but it didn't take, so I'm beginning to think maybe its not quality of eggs that's a problem, but something else perhaps that they haven't nailed? Nervous now for the FET too!!

One thing I forgot to mention yesterday -- after my first IVF failed (with 2 top grade blasts), I asked my doctor if there was anything else that we could do to increase the likelihood of success with my second cycle. She recommended trying an intrauterine hCG infusion at the time of my ET, which she does for some of her patients. Studies have shown that an hCG infusion can help "jump start" the implantation process. She told me this morning that she had another patient that got a positive test result yesterday. We will be trying it tomorrow.

Perhaps it's something you can ask your doctor about.

https://cnyfertility.com/2013/01/17...nsfer-jump-starting-the-implantation-process/

Thanks Disney, we couldn't make it to our appointment today with DH being unwell, but it gives me a chance to ask about this on Friday that we rescheduled for!!! Thank so much!!

I meant to provide this link, too. Good luck at your appointment!!
https://www.egyptianivfcenter.com/new/Publications/2011/Intrauterine injection.pdf

 

[Samsfan]

Prayerfuul- THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE PRAYERS

Disneyfan- Thanks for the information

Ladies we are PUPO!!

Afm- Had transfer this morning. ONLY 2 made it, so the decision was easy. As the doctor said the third died. I transferred a eight cell and a five cell. Not too happy about the five cell. Both are 3 grade... what can I say.. its all up to God to fill them with life. I then stopped by work... went to acupuncture.. back to work for an hour and now I'm resting. Unfortunately, I have to work for the next 2 days... but I have a 3 day weekend. Crossing my fingers and taking it easy.

How is everyone feeling?

 

[Disneyfan88]

Congrats on your transfer, Samsfan! I'm pulling for you!

 

[Plex]

Heya all

Im on day 2 of menopur 150iu and have got my scans booked in too for next week in on the 15th and 18th with a view to ec on the 21st!!! Its going to take me awhile but im going to try to catch up a bit now xxxx

 

[Chickadeedee]

Samsfan -- congrats on being PUPO!!!

 

[Samsfan]

Chickadee. We are both PUPO with twins!!!!!!!

Plex. Cant wait for you to catch up.

Samsfan -- congrats on being PUPO!!!

 

[Goldfish]

Samsfan welcome to PUPO club! So many of us have 2 embryos on board now!

I'm only 1dp5dt and have been getting cramps this evening. I really hope I'm not imagining a "symptom" but I know it may not mean anything!

 

[Disneyfan88]

Heya all

Im on day 2 of menopur 150iu and have got my scans booked in too for next week in on the 15th and 18th with a view to ec on the 21st!!! Its going to take me awhile but im going to try to catch up a bit now xxxx

That's awesome!! I'm so glad that you were able to start stimming. You'll be at ER in no time!

I know that you're sharing, so for lots of eggies!

Samsfan welcome to PUPO club! So many of us have 2 embryos on board now!

I'm only 1dp5dt and have been getting cramps this evening. I really hope I'm not imagining a "symptom" but I know it may not mean anything!

I had cramps the day after my first ET. It wasn't a pregnancy symptom for me, but I've seen LOTS of posts where ladies who had cramps did end up preggers. I hope you're not too uncomfortable.

 

[Plex]

Disney - cant believe its your FET 2moro! Bet ur getting excited now? Any plans to keep u occupied during the tww? xxx

 

[Disneyfan88]

Disney - cant believe its your FET 2moro! Bet ur getting excited now? Any plans to keep u occupied during the tww? xxx

Yes!! We FINALLY transfer tomorrow (12:30 pm local time). It feels like ER was so long ago, and we are excited to move forward!!

I will be watching movies in bed at least through Saturday night. I've read that it's good to laugh during the tww, so we will be watching lots of comedies. DH is taking tomorrow and Friday off so that he can spend time with me and bring me anything that I might need. We'll both be off this weekend. I won't be in bed the whole time, but I will probably stay home and take it easy.

I go back to work next Tuesday. It's been nice getting a much needed break from work. I'll be sad to see it end.

 

[Samsfan]

Disneyfan- Good luck tomorrow!!!!!! Sounds like a wonderful weekend!

 

[MeganScott]

Goodluck for tomorrow Disney!!!

 

[Disneyfan88]

Thanks, ladies!!