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

[Disneyfan88]

Hang in there, Plex! You're almost there!!

 

[adroplet]

Had my us and bw today...just got my call back and apparently my lining has thinned out since my last us (Monday) - is this even possible??? So they have increased my estrace from 3 tabs to 5 tabs a day.
Now I have no clue when my FET may be.

I have another appt on Monday....when my FET should have been.

I'm so sorry, adroplet! I didn't realize that the lining could get thinner. I've been on 4 estrace tablets per day -- 2 in the morning, and 2 in the evening. Did they tell you what level your lining is at?

Hopefully your FET will be soon. You've been waiting so long, too.

My lining was at 7.5 on Monday and was thinner today. I didn't get an actual size because the monitor facing me wasn't working and tech didn't give me an actual reading, she just said not to worry - which began to worry me.
Has anybody heard of the lining thinning mid cycle? I'm still on Lupron.

 

[Katielbkr]

What does pupo mean? I still pretty new here and need a cheat sheet

 

[Plex]

Pregnant until proven otherwise xx

 

[Samsfan]

I can't take this wait! I keep thinking the embies are falling out! It must be the progesterone!! Yuck!!!!!!! Can't wait until testing

Im pretty careful but i mustve missed a bit

How r u doin hun? xx

 

[MeganScott]

Hello ladies! Just wanted to say HIYA and I think I might be a little behind on most of you guys, but wanted to say good luck to you all, going through IVF and waiting to test.

I'm currently DR getting ready to start ICSI during Oct and Nov. Baseline scan on Oct 22 and I am SO SCARED! Just want it to work so badly.

Looking forward to seeing all of your updates xx

Welcome Kzee! Good luck preparing to start the process!

Good Morning Ladies!

I've been MIA for the past few days; it's been amazing not having to worry about shots or the exact number of carbs that I'm eating for lunch... granted, it's only a short reprieve, but I'm enjoying every minute of it.

I'm so excited for everyone that's had their ET! I almost wish I could have done a fresh cycle so I could be there with you. But, I ended up with a clot in my uterus - hopefully it flushes out with my cycle. So now, I'm just patiently waiting for AF to start. I have no idea when I should expect it!! Will my cycle be normal-ish? Will the hormones mess with it? Will my body thing that ER was ovulation and start counting LP from that?

Sorry about the clot. hon. I hope it flushes out quickly and you're set for the next step!

In my case, after both the ERs, AF was a day late because of all the Progesterone and Estrogen they gave me, but I did start bleeding on my own even without stopping the hormones, the day BEFORE OTD in both cases!! The cycles were highly painful, much more than normal, atleast for me. My headaches were much more severe too.

I hope its not so bad for you!!

The transfer went well, thanks! We transferred one 5AA grade embryo -- a girl!

My doctor did the hCG infusion just before she transferred the embryo. She told me that she basically rubbed a small amount on part of my uterus (I think), and she said that the quantity is so low that it wouldn't get picked up on a blood test (I asked about the possibility of getting a false positive on my beta). OTD is still next Friday.

Oh, and I also did acupuncture before and after the procedure. This has got to work this time.

A girl!

I hope it works!!

Also, I'm setting a reminder on both our phones about the uterine HCG injection, to discuss tomorrow during our trial transfer! I hope they are willing to do it!!

Thanks Plex- You always have to make sure that you remove the air from the shot before injecting yourself. Push the air out until just a lil droplet meets the tip, otherwise you will bruise from the injection. You basically end up shooting the air into your skin if you don't get rid of it from the needle.

Samsfan, thank you so much for that info!! That explains it! The nurses told me not to worry about little air bubbles, they would just fizzle out in the fat after injecting, they said. Well, I had horrid bruises and I didn't know what I was doing wrong? I'm headed for an FET, but if I ever need to do more injections, I'll be more careful about the air bubbles for sure!

 

[Samsfan]

Megan- No problem- Those air bubbles hurt like hell.... my first round I was so bruised. I found out about the air bubbles and this time no bruises!
Good luck with your FET

Plex- So exciting that you know the sex! You can buy all baby stuff in pink!

 

[Disneyfan88]

The transfer went well, thanks! We transferred one 5AA grade embryo -- a girl!

My doctor did the hCG infusion just before she transferred the embryo. She told me that she basically rubbed a small amount on part of my uterus (I think), and she said that the quantity is so low that it wouldn't get picked up on a blood test (I asked about the possibility of getting a false positive on my beta). OTD is still next Friday.

Oh, and I also did acupuncture before and after the procedure. This has got to work this time.

A girl!

I hope it works!!

Also, I'm setting a reminder on both our phones about the uterine HCG injection, to discuss tomorrow during our trial transfer! I hope they are willing to do it!!

Thanks!! To be honest, I didn't even feel when she did the hCG thing. I could feel the speculum and catheter, but I didn't pay too much attention to what was going on down there until they brought the embryo out. I know that there were NO needles involved in the infusion process.

For my doctor, she doesn't charge anything to do it, but we did have to provide the hCG. I filled a RX for Novarel, which was luckily covered in full by my insurance.

Good luck at your appointment tomorrow!!

Megan- No problem- Those air bubbles hurt like hell.... my first round I was so bruised. I found out about the air bubbles and this time no bruises!
Good luck with your FET

Plex- So exciting that you know the sex! You can buy all baby stuff in pink!

I think this was meant for me. I'll be honest, I'm trying my hardest not to, but I keep buying things and looking at things I want to buy online. And I can't stop myself from thinking about baby names, either. Now I just need her to stick around. My lining is nice and thick, so hopefully it's cozy in there for her.

 

[Prayerful]

Prayin - So sorry for your losses. I hope AF shows soon so you can get started!

Welcome Kzee!!

Jessica - Sorry for the delay. I hope the clot dissipates quickly!

Congrats on officially being PUPO Samsfan!!

Disney - YAY!!!!! Congratulations. This has been long-awaited for you. I can't wait to hear about your BFP with your baby girl! And it is so sweet that DH took time off to spend with you while you are resting.

Hang in there adroplet. You'll be PUPO soon!

Plex - Only a week to go... how exciting!!

 

[JessicaG121]

Prayin - So sorry for your losses. I hope AF shows soon so you can get started!

Welcome Kzee!!

Jessica - Sorry for the delay. I hope the clot dissipates quickly!

Congrats on officially being PUPO Samsfan!!

Disney - YAY!!!!! Congratulations. This has been long-awaited for you. I can't wait to hear about your BFP with your baby girl! And it is so sweet that DH took time off to spend with you while you are resting.

Hang in there adroplet. You'll be PUPO soon!

Plex - Only a week to go... how exciting!!

There's no actual delay. We planned FET from the beginning. I'd considered switching because I was tired of waiting. But, when my follicle numbers were so low, I felt confident that FET was the best choice. The success rates at my clinic are almost 20% higher. I've got 4 fertilized eggs on ice waiting for thaw and an opportunity to grow. Here's hoping!!!

I actually started spotting tonight.... So maybe ET will be sooner than expected!!!!

 

[Disneyfan88]

Prayin - So sorry for your losses. I hope AF shows soon so you can get started!

Welcome Kzee!!

Jessica - Sorry for the delay. I hope the clot dissipates quickly!

Congrats on officially being PUPO Samsfan!!

Disney - YAY!!!!! Congratulations. This has been long-awaited for you. I can't wait to hear about your BFP with your baby girl! And it is so sweet that DH took time off to spend with you while you are resting.

Hang in there adroplet. You'll be PUPO soon!

Plex - Only a week to go... how exciting!!

Thanks!! How are you feeling?

There's no actual delay. We planned FET from the beginning. I'd considered switching because I was tired of waiting. But, when my follicle numbers were so low, I felt confident that FET was the best choice. The success rates at my clinic are almost 20% higher. I've got 4 fertilized eggs on ice waiting for thaw and an opportunity to grow. Here's hoping!!!

I actually started spotting tonight.... So maybe ET will be sooner than expected!!!!

Just about the only time we hope for AF to show up, huh? Fingers crossed that your wait will be shorter than expected!!

 

[Chickadeedee]

So I had a dream that I went to the bathroom and when I wiped there was bright red AF blood when I woke up, I realized I was cramping - felt just like AF cramps. This makes me NERVOUS!!!!!! But it didn't last long - only maybe 10 mins or so?

I'm still hoping to make it until OTD without testing at home..... Officially 3dp5dt!!!

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

AF has arrived!! whoot whoot! lol....just have a small set back...because of my last miscarriage I actually had some placenta left in my uterus which caused a small infection....so I had to take Levoquin for 7 days...nurse said it should take care of it but before I can move forward with stimming I need to do another biopsy a small set back....but nothing to bad. At least everything will be perfect in there for my next transfer

How is everyone else doing?

Congrats to all the ladies who are PUPO

 

[MeganScott]

So I had a dream that I went to the bathroom and when I wiped there was bright red AF blood when I woke up, I realized I was cramping - felt just like AF cramps. This makes me NERVOUS!!!!!! But it didn't last long - only maybe 10 mins or so?

I'm still hoping to make it until OTD without testing at home..... Officially 3dp5dt!!!

3 days post transfer, it can't really be AF, can it? You're still in the implantation window... It sounds like implantation cramping, and I'm actually really excited for you!! I hope your OTD shows a BFP!!!

AF has arrived!! whoot whoot! lol....just have a small set back...because of my last miscarriage I actually had some placenta left in my uterus which caused a small infection....so I had to take Levoquin for 7 days...nurse said it should take care of it but before I can move forward with stimming I need to do another biopsy a small set back....but nothing to bad. At least everything will be perfect in there for my next transfer

How is everyone else doing?

Congrats to all the ladies who are PUPO

Glad about AF, and sorry about the infection hon Hope it disappears soon. When do you biopsy again?

 

[Chickadeedee]

Oh MeganScott - I hope it's implantation! I would hope it's too early for AF... I'm on a progesterone gel suppository and that will keep AF away anyway, I believe. I'll tell you though - that stuff after taking it for a week is NOT looking pretty!! I'm sure it's normal, but, er, um, it's starting to come out more now (probably because I have a weeks worth jammed up there!!) and some of it is pink tinged... I've read that it can irritate your cervix and cause this, so I'm just slightly worried instated of full blown batshit crazy. And it's making me itch a tad on the outside of my vajayjay.
Oh the fun we are having!!!!!

Prayin - yay for AF!!!

 

[Disneyfan88]

So I had a dream that I went to the bathroom and when I wiped there was bright red AF blood when I woke up, I realized I was cramping - felt just like AF cramps. This makes me NERVOUS!!!!!! But it didn't last long - only maybe 10 mins or so?

I'm still hoping to make it until OTD without testing at home..... Officially 3dp5dt!!!

I've read about so many ladies that had cramps early on after transfer. I'm thinking you're still good at this point and that it could be implantation cramping!

AF has arrived!! whoot whoot! lol....just have a small set back...because of my last miscarriage I actually had some placenta left in my uterus which caused a small infection....so I had to take Levoquin for 7 days...nurse said it should take care of it but before I can move forward with stimming I need to do another biopsy a small set back....but nothing to bad. At least everything will be perfect in there for my next transfer

How is everyone else doing?

Congrats to all the ladies who are PUPO

for AF. I'm sorry about the infection. But I'm happy to see that you are closer to starting again.

Oh MeganScott - I hope it's implantation! I would hope it's too early for AF... I'm on a progesterone gel suppository and that will keep AF away anyway, I believe. I'll tell you though - that stuff after taking it for a week is NOT looking pretty!! I'm sure it's normal, but, er, um, it's starting to come out more now (probably because I have a weeks worth jammed up there!!) and some of it is pink tinged... I've read that it can irritate your cervix and cause this, so I'm just slightly worried instated of full blown batshit crazy. And it's making me itch a tad on the outside of my vajayjay.
Oh the fun we are having!!!!!

Prayin - yay for AF!!!

I think you're describing the lovely side effects of crinone. I'm on that stuff, too. My doctor recommends using a finger to scoop out the excess leftover junk in the shower before putting in the next application. She also recommends only inserting the applicator about two inches up rather than pushing it all the way in. I've read enough about crinone to know that what you're describing is completely normal. I don't care for it, but luckily, it hasn't gotten that bad...yet. Good luck!

 

[Chickadeedee]

Disney - I'll try the scooping tomorrow! Do you lay back down after putting it in or just go about your day? Just wondering if you have a lot of leakage by only putting it a little bit in?
I'm wearing a panty liner today and it's helping with the itching.

So, how the heck are we going to make it for another 6 days?!?!?! Gahhhhh!!!

 

[MeganScott]

Oh MeganScott - I hope it's implantation! I would hope it's too early for AF... I'm on a progesterone gel suppository and that will keep AF away anyway, I believe. I'll tell you though - that stuff after taking it for a week is NOT looking pretty!! I'm sure it's normal, but, er, um, it's starting to come out more now (probably because I have a weeks worth jammed up there!!) and some of it is pink tinged... I've read that it can irritate your cervix and cause this, so I'm just slightly worried instated of full blown batshit crazy. And it's making me itch a tad on the outside of my vajayjay.
Oh the fun we are having!!!!!

Prayin - yay for AF!!!

I had that trouble using Crinone too! My first ivf cycle I was so worried it would leak out, I'd push it all the way in and then squeeze. Turns out, that was the wrong thing to do. For one, it irritates your cervix to the point of bleeding, and two: its absorbed b the walls of the vayjay so closer to the entry is actually better for absorption.... and also, better absorbed if ure walking around... I'd say don't worry about the leakage or clumps... It interacts with ur body chemically and you'll even see clumps in diff colors, don't worry about it... It's normal... It's an icky side effect but less painful than PIO shots I've heard! Just six more days to confirmation! Yayy hang in there hon it'll pass by!!

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

So I had a dream that I went to the bathroom and when I wiped there was bright red AF blood when I woke up, I realized I was cramping - felt just like AF cramps. This makes me NERVOUS!!!!!! But it didn't last long - only maybe 10 mins or so?

I'm still hoping to make it until OTD without testing at home..... Officially 3dp5dt!!!

3 days post transfer, it can't really be AF, can it? You're still in the implantation window... It sounds like implantation cramping, and I'm actually really excited for you!! I hope your OTD shows a BFP!!!

AF has arrived!! whoot whoot! lol....just have a small set back...because of my last miscarriage I actually had some placenta left in my uterus which caused a small infection....so I had to take Levoquin for 7 days...nurse said it should take care of it but before I can move forward with stimming I need to do another biopsy a small set back....but nothing to bad. At least everything will be perfect in there for my next transfer

How is everyone else doing?

Congrats to all the ladies who are PUPO

Glad about AF, and sorry about the infection hon Hope it disappears soon. When do you biopsy again?

I just received the call that my biopsy is next Friday at 10:45 in the morning I also received the call from the pharmacy asking me to pick up my medications that call just made it seem so much closer

I felt those cramps at the beginning as well right before my BFP....it's looking good on your end

 

[Disneyfan88]

Disney - I'll try the scooping tomorrow! Do you lay back down after putting it in or just go about your day? Just wondering if you have a lot of leakage by only putting it a little bit in?
I'm wearing a panty liner today and it's helping with the itching.

So, how the heck are we going to make it for another 6 days?!?!?! Gahhhhh!!!

I don't notice any major leakage -- maybe a little every now and then, but I think that's normal. Supposedly your body is still absorbing what it needs. I do see some residue come back on the outside of the applicator sometimes when I take it out, but I choose to believe that's the old stuff that was already in there...lol. In general, I think you are supposed to walk around a little as the "friction" is supposed to help it get absorbed. So, I normally put it in and then go about my business as usual (except for these next couple of days where I'm going straight back to bed). My doctor has me taking it twice per day -- lucky me. Good luck!

I'm only one day into the wait, and I'm already!! Haha