IVF March/April '16

[tinadecember]

35 follies! Bump, that's great... but worrying too! Good thing is you should get a real great number of eggs to play with.

Amanda, sorry that they have found a cyst but good news that you can still start your stims and your cycle won't be cancelled!

Danser, I remember you from the IVF Jan/Feb thread, I think we had our failures round about the same time. Hope it's a lucky one for both of us this time

xx

 

[pinkwaters]

Amanda
So sorry about the cyst! I hope everything else is smooth sailing!

Thanks Tina, I'm definitely so grateful the first time worked and trying not to take this one for granted but can't help being hopeful!

4magpies

I did the short protocol first time around, they did something different the second time and we're back on short protocol this time! Baby dust to you I hope this route works magic!
I started my injections last night. So it's 5 days of injections then I'll get a blood test done and find out the results so we can move on to retrieval hopefully

Does anyone know what the follicle numbers before you start mean? I know I have a low egg count (AMH) but my dr seemed happy with 7 on one side and 4 on the other (google wasn't as happy haha)

Also, since it's my third attempt, she asked if I wanted 2 embryos or 3 embryos placed back (assuming I'd have enough eggs) - I wouldn't mind twins but DH is worried about all three working. I highly highly doubt it but she asked us to think about it we have ten days to decide.

 

[tinadecember]

Pink waters, for our fresh cycle I think I had something like 23 follies at my baseline scan but I am still relatively young (28) and as far as I know my egg count is normal.

11 is great if you can get them all to mature enough for retrieval

As far as how many to put back... it's a tough one and nobody can really advise you on what to do for the best. I personally would be worried about putting 3 back in but like you said, the odds of all 3 implanting are probably low.

Have you always transferred 1 in the past?

xx

 

[pinkwaters]

Hi Tina

I'm 28 too but my mother had early menopause and I'm guessing this is reason for my low count
My first cycle I had two embryos placed and was lucky with one ❤️
I'm leaning towards three to be honest but who knows what I'll think in ten days haha
I already feel so bloated two days in IVF just takes a toll on you really

How are you all doing?

 

[danser55]

35 follies! Bump, that's great... but worrying too! Good thing is you should get a real great number of eggs to play with.

Amanda, sorry that they have found a cyst but good news that you can still start your stims and your cycle won't be cancelled!

Danser, I remember you from the IVF Jan/Feb thread, I think we had our failures round about the same time. Hope it's a lucky one for both of us this time

xx

I remember you as well. I hope we are luckier this time too!

 

[amanda1235]

Hey guys! I would love to put more than one back, but unfortunately where I live they're pretty strict about only one, unless you have had multiple failed attempts or are older, as they want to reduce the risk for multiples. I'm sure whatever you do will be the right decision!

So I had my cyst drained this morning, which actually went really well, easier and quicker than last time. Got the go ahead to start stimming tonight, and started on the Viagra (to improve lining quality) this afternoon. So far no weird side effects!! hoping I get lots of good eggs and my lining improves, I really would rather this not be a freeze all cycle.

 

[bumpwanted84]

Hey guys! I would love to put more than one back, but unfortunately where I live they're pretty strict about only one, unless you have had multiple failed attempts or are older, as they want to reduce the risk for multiples. I'm sure whatever you do will be the right decision!

So I had my cyst drained this morning, which actually went really well, easier and quicker than last time. Got the go ahead to start stimming tonight, and started on the Viagra (to improve lining quality) this afternoon. So far no weird side effects!! hoping I get lots of good eggs and my lining improves, I really would rather this not be a freeze all cycle.

Good to hear that the draining went well for you! Hooray! Good luck on your swimming!

 

[bumpwanted84]

Got the ok to trigger tonight! Yes!!! They are leaning toward a fresh transfer!! E2 was 4090 today. But they said that's fine. It spiked high in the beginning and then we coasted. Sooo excited. But sooooo nervous for the trigger shit!!

 

[tinadecember]

Amanda, great news that your cyst draining went well and you can start stims

Bump, hope the trigger isn't giving you any nasty symptoms. You'll be PUPO before you know it!

I personally want to transfer 2 embies after 2 failed attempts but my husband only feels happy with transferring 1. He said that if we transferred 2 and both were to implant then we would struggle financially and I would have to quit my job. I have to support what he wants too even if I don't agree with it.

CD29 for me, about 10DPO.. expecting my period in the next 48 hours then I can make the all important call to schedule meds!

xx

 

[pinkwaters]

Hey guys! I would love to put more than one back, but unfortunately where I live they're pretty strict about only one, unless you have had multiple failed attempts or are older, as they want to reduce the risk for multiples. I'm sure whatever you do will be the right decision!

So I had my cyst drained this morning, which actually went really well, easier and quicker than last time. Got thee go ahead to start stimming tonight, and started on the Viagra (to improve lining quality) this afternoon. So far no weird side effects!! hoping I get lots of good eggs and my lining improves, I really would rather this not be a freeze all cycle.

That's great news Amanda! I hope no funny side effects show up, I think sometimes it's more in our heads too. Positive vibes

Good luck Bump! Haha I know what you mean such mixed feelings, trying to stick to the exciting side of all this

It is my third attempt and I'm definitely opting for two embryos at least if I do get good ones, it would be a financial burden as I already have DS but I can't deal with the stress of one. It's the third embryo that we can't make up our minds about just yet. We'll see

Yay Tina, almost there. Are you doing the short protocol too?

 

[tinadecember]

yes hun we are doing short protocol, same as last time but more stimms this time around xx

 

[jren]

Triggered last night and have the egg retrieval tomorrow morning. I have diminished ovarian reserve and my RE was able to see 13 follies before trigger. I'm hoping the majority of those eggs are mature and healthy.

 

[tinadecember]

eeeek how exciting jren! is this your first go at IVF? Sending you good luck for tomorrow
xx

 

[danser55]

Good luck Jren!

 

[danser55]

I had 14 follicles so far in my monitoring this morning.

 

[pinkwaters]

Good luck Jren that's so exciting! Baby dust your way I hope those eggs are perfect!

dander that's amazing too! When is your retrieval?

Tina that's exactly like me ... Just took my third needle - Can't wait for Saturday blood results

 

[tinadecember]

woohoo danser great news! How far into stims are you?

Pinkwaters, what happened with your first IVF cycle if you don't mind me asking? How many frosties did you guys get?

xx

 

[pinkwaters]

Hi Tina, don't mind at all.
My first cycle I can't remember how many follicles but I only had 6 eggs develop. I remember my doctor then wanted to cancel the procedure.
Thankfully out of the 6, 4 were good ones and two multiplied correctly and I had the two embryos placed back 3 days post. One of them is my beautiful 3 year old boy.
I want this to fly by and I know the two week wait is the worst part but having done this twice now I just want the retrieval done and embryos placed back as soon as possible.

 

[4magpies]

First DR injection done for me. Hope everyone is well.

 

[tinadecember]

Pink waters, great news on the IVF working first time! We too had quite a low outcome the first time around.

We had 8 eggs at retrieval and 2 made it to day 5. We had 1 transferred and it didn't work. We then did a FET with our frozie and that also didn't work. I was on quite low meds the first time around and although I had 20+ follies only 8 of them matured into good eggs.
My doctor is hoping this time around that if we increase the meds that I will get a lot more mature eggs.

Here's hoping he is right!

I have faith that it'll work for you if it has worked before Will you be transferring 2 again?

xx