IVF March/April '16

[amanda1235]

starting 6th round of treatment, and doing IVF as soon as AF arrives. Looking for cycle buddies!

 

[bumpwanted84]

Hi Amanda! I am also in the same boat. Supposed to start Stims tonight as long as AF shows up today. It sure feels like it will start by tonight, but with my luck it wont. LOL. This will be my first attempt.

 

[amanda1235]

Hi!! I'm waiting for AF to show, but t I just took my last dose of progesterone from my last cycle last night, so could take a few days. This isn't my first uncle, so more than happy to answer any questions you may have. What meds will you be taking?

 

[bumpwanted84]

Hi!! I'm waiting for AF to show, but t I just took my last dose of progesterone from my last cycle last night, so could take a few days. This isn't my first uncle, so more than happy to answer any questions you may have. What meds will you be taking?

Well hopefully your AF will show soon!

I am taking 75 Menopur and 225 Follistim starting tonight! AF finally showed this morning. Were both pretty nervous about the injections tonight lol.

I am a little worried/curious about side effects of all these meds. And also curious about OHSS. My RE said I have an AMH of 8, and would be conservative....is 225 Follistim conservative? LOL.

 

[amanda1235]

My first cycle I was on 75 menopur and 225 bravelle. Not sure if follitism and bravelle do the same thing, but if so then I'd say what you're on sounds right! That cycle I got 13 eggs, 12 mature. This time the dr put me on 300 gonal-f and 150 luveris, so hoping to have a few more eggs this time. I was also worried about OHSS, but I really believe the doctor's monitor to avoid that. Also, I've read that drinking Gatorade and increasing your salt intake after egg retrieval can help with that also. Mind if I ask what your TTC story has been so far? Also, where are you from?

My story;
We were TTC from December 2012 naturally for a year. Toon vitamins, used opk's and everything. Then we took a year and a half off to plan our wedding. During that time we weren't preventing anything, but still. After getting married this past August, we went to a fertility clinic to get tested. My husband was 2 months premature, and only has one testicle, so we knew that there could be SOME issue with him. Turns out he was diagnosed with azoospermia, which was quite a blow. I also had a polyp that had to be removed. We then went through our first round of IVF, they did a surgical sperm retrieval on DH, and found a few lonely swimmers. We got one 3 day embie that we transferred (bfn) and a 5 day blast that we froze (also bfn). We decided to use a donor, and try 3 IUI's with the donor (all BFN), and now back to IVF. Dr also found out I have lining issues. It gets thick enough, but not triple stripe (which is better). So I'm taking baby aspirin and viagra (lol) and if by egg collection there is no triple stripe they will do a freeze all and try another protocol to fix my lining. Still feel like I've got a long road ahead of me!

 

[jren]

Hey there! I am on day 2 of stims. I am taking follitism and micro hcg and will start ganirellix later on to prevent ovulation.

 

[amanda1235]

Hi! Welcome!

 

[bumpwanted84]

My first cycle I was on 75 menopur and 225 bravelle. Not sure if follitism and bravelle do the same thing, but if so then I'd say what you're on sounds right! That cycle I got 13 eggs, 12 mature. This time the dr put me on 300 gonal-f and 150 luveris, so hoping to have a few more eggs this time. I was also worried about OHSS, but I really believe the doctor's monitor to avoid that. Also, I've read that drinking Gatorade and increasing your salt intake after egg retrieval can help with that also. Mind if I ask what your TTC story has been so far? Also, where are you from?

My story;
We were TTC from December 2012 naturally for a year. Toon vitamins, used opk's and everything. Then we took a year and a half off to plan our wedding. During that time we weren't preventing anything, but still. After getting married this past August, we went to a fertility clinic to get tested. My husband was 2 months premature, and only has one testicle, so we knew that there could be SOME issue with him. Turns out he was diagnosed with azoospermia, which was quite a blow. I also had a polyp that had to be removed. We then went through our first round of IVF, they did a surgical sperm retrieval on DH, and found a few lonely swimmers. We got one 3 day embie that we transferred (bfn) and a 5 day blast that we froze (also bfn). We decided to use a donor, and try 3 IUI's with the donor (all BFN), and now back to IVF. Dr also found out I have lining issues. It gets thick enough, but not triple stripe (which is better). So I'm taking baby aspirin and viagra (lol) and if by egg collection there is no triple stripe they will do a freeze all and try another protocol to fix my lining. Still feel like I've got a long road ahead of me!

Sorry it took me so long to get back on here. out of your 12 that matures how many made it to freeze or transfer?

My story: I had my tubes tied back when I had my son 10 years ago. Got divorced and current DH has no children. So we have to go the IVF route. I have to say, this route is not easy, it's definitely painful emotionally and physically and I feel for each and every person on this forum.

Did our first injection last night! And about to do our second in a few minutes! It was not nearly as bad as I had thought it would be. And he was SO brave too. I was really proud of him.

Thank you for the advice with the Gatorade. I'll be sure to do that!

Sorry to hear of your long journey. I bet it will all pay off for you both soon!

ETA-I'm in WA

 

[bumpwanted84]

Hey there! I am on day 2 of stims. I am taking follitism and micro hcg and will start ganirellix later on to prevent ovulation.

Hi Jren! Welcome! I am on day 2 today too! What is your story?

 

[tinadecember]

Hi girls, mind if I join? We will be starting our second fresh cycle when my AF shows in around 10 days time. Here's a little of our story...

Started TTC baby number 2 waaaaayyy back in July 2013, got pregnant pretty quickly with my daughter so didn't think having another baby would be a problem. 12 months later and still no positive so we decided to go ahead with some routine tests.
Tests showed that OH has low sperm count, motility & morphology and we were told IVF is likely to be our only way of getting pregnant.
IVF with ICSI number 1 was in September 2015. 8 eggs retrieved, 7 fertilised and 2 made it to day 5. Transferred 1... BFN
FET in February 2016... BFN
Back to a fresh cycle with amended meds in March/April time.

Has anyone ever been prescribed Norethisterone? I didn't have it with my first cycle but I have noticed it is on the prescription for our upcoming cycle. It delays your period... I am assuming they are prescribing it so they can pinpoint what days my cycle will start.

Oh.. and I am in the UK, Liverpool to be exact

xx

 

[amanda1235]

Hi Tina! I think I remember you from a thread back in September! Sorry that you're still around, but glad to have you here . I've never heard of that med, but I know my clinic had suggested something to delay my period one cycle, because if I had needed to wait a month, the Drs we're going to be at a conference. I ended up not needing it though.

 

[tinadecember]

Hi Amanda, yes I think I remember you too! It is a terrible shame that we are still on this journey but I have faith that there will be a happy ending for us both!

Are you doing anything different with your IVF this time around?

xx

 

[amanda1235]

Well the doctor mentioned this time that although my lining gets thick enough, it doesn't have the triple stripe that they like to see. I'll be taking baby aspirin as well as Viagra believe it or not, to improve the quality. If there's no triple stripe at EC, they'll do a freeze all and try something different to improve the lining for an FET. So I've got my fx, but I haven't been able to find too much info online on whether this no triple stripe is common, or if it's easily fixed. Dr said I could get pregnant the way it is, but if they fix it my chances are doubled, so it's worth trying everything to improve my chances, esp since I'm paying out of pocket.
I'm sure I'll be one hell of an emotional mess this cycle, with the regular stims AND the Viagra. Jeez.
Just waiting for AF to show now. Stopped PIO Friday night, so assuming it'll be here soon.
What about you? Anything different?

 

[bumpwanted84]

Hi girls, mind if I join? We will be starting our second fresh cycle when my AF shows in around 10 days time. Here's a little of our story...

Started TTC baby number 2 waaaaayyy back in July 2013, got pregnant pretty quickly with my daughter so didn't think having another baby would be a problem. 12 months later and still no positive so we decided to go ahead with some routine tests.
Tests showed that OH has low sperm count, motility & morphology and we were told IVF is likely to be our only way of getting pregnant.
IVF with ICSI number 1 was in September 2015. 8 eggs retrieved, 7 fertilised and 2 made it to day 5. Transferred 1... BFN
FET in February 2016... BFN
Back to a fresh cycle with amended meds in March/April time.

Has anyone ever been prescribed Norethisterone? I didn't have it with my first cycle but I have noticed it is on the prescription for our upcoming cycle. It delays your period... I am assuming they are prescribing it so they can pinpoint what days my cycle will start.

Oh.. and I am in the UK, Liverpool to be exact

xx

Welcome Tina! Happy you join the group! I have not every been on Norethisterone, sorry.

Has your RE speculated as to why you had 2 bfn's? Sorry you went through all that. What other meds will you be on for this cycle?

 

[tinadecember]

Thank you bump

He can't give me a reason as to why we've had 2 BFNs. With my first round they were very cautious about the amount of stimms that I was on due to the chance of OHSS because I had lots of follicles so they reduced the amount I was originally prescribed to be on and I ended up with only 8 eggs. I know 8 eggs is still a good amount but I had 20+ follicles and I feel like because the meds were reduced that we didn't have a great outcome as predicted.

We are increasing them this time around so I am hoping that it will be all that we need to get better quality embryos.

Amanda... I have never even heard of a triple stripe! I was just told that my lining was good but nobody ever went into detail about how many stripes. It's great though that they are keeping an eye on it and hopefully increasing the chances of a BFP!

xx

 

[4magpies]

Hey there. I start DR for FET on 17th, baseline 31st.

First ever FET as we never get any frosties, I've had two fresh cycles. One successful one not.

Recently had my tubes clipped as a hydro ruined my last cycle. Hoping for a christmas baby. Would be best present ever. I have PCOS too. We have no make factor at all.

I'm 28 and live in Essex near London in the UK.

 

[tinadecember]

Hi 4magpies! I am in the UK too

I am hoping for a christmas baby too! Our next cycle will be our last hope of a 2016 baby, it'd be amazing if it came true!

Great news that you had a successful IVF, at least you know it can work for you. Sending you all the luck in the world for your FET.

Do you know the grade of your embryo?

xx

 

[amanda1235]

Hi 4magpies!

 

[4magpies]

Hey ladies thanks for the welcome.

Tina it's a day 6 blast but top grade 5AA. Just hoping it does the trick.

How are you all today?

 

[amanda1235]

That sounds great Magpies! Fx for ya!

So I tried Shiatsu last night for the first time. I had done acupuncture in a previous cycle but didn't like the experience at all. Shiatsu also used the same principles of the acupressure points and meridians, but is done as more of a massage. All I can say is that I felt better last night than I have in couple months. It was amazing! I can't say for sure that it's going to work, but anything that can make me feel better during this process is a definite plus for me!

Still waiting for AF though.....I wish she would just show her face already!!