IVF May/June/July 2015, Lets Get Ready!

[Wish2BMom]

yeahhhh WhiteOrchid!! my u/s is this morning, off in a min. I hope I'm responding! I feel like I can feel things growing down there, especially when my kitty wants to kneed all over my abdomen
and yes - I think 'spotting' is more common than full flow. I swear I must have built up an entire new lining while on BCP, or just didn't shed it as much as I should have when on AF. Yikes.

 

[MrsL4]

Sadly I started my period today after my third IUI. Bummed because I was actually having some hope that it may be "our" month this time.....I made it to 16 dpIUI and I normally start my period 12-14 dpo.

Called the doctors office this morning so I can get on the IVF train. My office does cycle IVF.....so she said I should be able to get into May/June cycle. They start stimming around May 29 and estimated egg retrieval around June 8.

I guess I will start BCP soon until stim? We didn't really talk about that part.

I know I will be meeting with the IVF nurse to go over meds and schedule at some point....hopefully get that scheduled when they call me back today.

 

[Wish2BMom]

I'm sorry, MrsL but welcome aboard the IVF Train! Yep, that sounds like what you'll probably do - start BCP soon to suppress everything and then stim on 5/29.

So I'm thinking my u/s didn't go as well today but tell me your thoughts. Only 6 follicles and only measuring 9-10, when they look for 11 about now. I'll get my call this afternoon with next steps but I'll prob be going in daily starting this weekend with ER next week. I have DOR so I guess this is expected but I'm kinda bummed b/c I know the chances are slimmer and slimmer from here.

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

Im so sorry MrsL - the same thing happened to me with both of my IUIs - 3 days late giving even more false hope which is just a crusher when you find out it didn't work. I guess it's to do with the hormones...at least that's what they told me. Be nice to yourself today and treat yourself then tomorrow you can focus on starting IVF which is super exciting!

Wish2be - I'm sorry you aren't happier with the results... Is there any chance there could be more follies growing that are smaller or was that the total amount? How many days have you been taking the meds? I know it's really hard but try to stay positive... just think there could be 6 fantastic eggs tucked away inside those follicles just waiting to be fertilized!!!

Hi to everyone else

AFM: Well did my first 2 injections last night and they hurt a bit more than I expected but think it was cause DH was doing it and went a bit slow and pressed a bit hard! Will get better with practice! I found the menopur stung so might try putting ice on the area first tonight to help with that. I've also got a slight headache this morning which I'm assuming is because of them but it isn't too bad! Onto day #2!

 

[Wish2BMom]

Thanks, White - trying not to jump to conclusions so early in the game. We'll go with what we got, right? I'm not sure about more growing - I hope so but I don't think so and even if there were, they have 5 days to try to catch up with the others. So to answer that question, i'm on day 5 of stims now.

re: the stims - I found the Menopur stings too. I tried pinching the skin before and while injecting last night and that helped A TON. It didn't sting at all.

 

[MrsL4]

alright....got my birth control

the ivf nurse said they have their meeting about cycle plans this afternoon, so they will decide then what protocol i am on

she is assuming gonal f and menopur......plus whatever else

so if i don't start meds til the 29ish....and i start bcp today...i will have another period?

hopefully i will meet with the ivf nurse next week to go over the calendar ..... just praying this works for us

I've seen so many people post, who have been dc with unexplained infertility....then turns out they have high natural killer cells...and need infusions vs steroids for a bfp.....

i am going to a well known academic medical center, but my rei said they have not been too impressed with the studies thus far, therefore do not do it.....

anyone else have that?

 

[waitingongod1]

Thoughts girls. ...best time to get a massage during ivf treatment?

Also I've had spotting every time after I exercise. Thoughts?

 

[Wish2BMom]

MrsL - you will most likely have some bleeding when you come off the BCP, be prepared. This will be an AF of sorts but it'll stop once you start your stimming. That's interesting about the natural killer cells. I hope I don't have that!

waiting - I don't know, I didn't get any paperwork on that. I'd think anytime would be ok - relaxation, no twisting or any arduous body moves. You could probably call them to ask, i'm sure they know when to/when not to massage someone for fear of a lawsuit. Re: spotting during exercise - you're on BCP right now? could just be that breakthrough bleeding still.

 

[KrissyB]

I apologize to ladies in multiple IVF forums for the repetition, but I'm just posting this everywhere I can. I'd yell it from the roof tops if I could.

WE HAVE TWO BLASTS!!

We only had 2 eggs fertilize, so I had very low expectations, but both of those little embies did great! Can't wait for our FET next cycle!

 

[MrsL4]

congrats krissy!!! haha i am on multiple threads too - need all the support i can get here!

Just got off the phone w the nurse.... Start Lupron the 15th. I see them the 14th for a trial transfer, blood work, and to go over the schedule. Started BCP yesterday.

Still planning on stimming around the 29th.

 

[mommylov]

Waiting.. I was told no massages starting 2 days before injections up until two weeks post retrieval.

Krissy, thats great... congrats!!!!

Mrs L... very exciting!

to everyone!

AFM~ I have been on BCP for almost 2 weeks and started Lupron this morning. FET of my two (and only) embies on 6/5!

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

That's awesome Krissy! I'm so happy for you!!!

Waiting - sorry I don't know about that either. Maybe best just to give the clinic a quick call or email and I'm sure they'll let you know.

So I kept meaning to say after my initial spotting which pretty much lasted til Monday evening I started to bleed properly then and so far still am. The nurse did say it would last a few days but hoping it stops soon!! I spent all day yesterday with a sore head and generally feeling crappy but thankfully so far so good today, although every now and then I get a twinge of a sore head and a wave of nausea.... Hoping it stays away!

 

[Wish2BMom]

yay Krissy!!! Are you transferring both?

MrsL - what does Lupron do? (or is that a bcp?? i'm so dumb ) I can google it too...

I go in for my next u/s tomorrow morning to see if the follies are progressing. FX'ed they are getting fat! Maybe there are one or two more too? Does anyone know what a 'decent' amount of follicles are during the stim stage?

 

[KrissyB]

Wish - I think we're going to do just one at a time Although it is a little tempting to do both.

 

[MrsL4]

lupron is to suppress the ovaries until they are ready to stim them from my understanding!

 

[Wish2BMom]

hi girls, just checking in. Had another u/s today and the follies are plumping nicely - 11, 11, 12, 13 and 13. Not a lot of them, but at least I'm responding to the meds as far as growth. Awaiting my weekend instructions now.

Krissy - that's great. We're going to transfer 2 if we're lucky enough to get 2.

how are you feeling, WhiteOrchid? I'm starting to get crampy, I imagine b/c things are growing. Maybe a little bloated too but not too bad.

Happy Friday to all and I hope you have a good weekend!

 

[WhiteOrchid24]

So today seemed to go well - at least the Dr seemed happy with how things are progressing! I have 11 follicles ranging in size from 5.5 - 9.2 so I think that should be ok for day 5 (have stimmed for 4). I don't know what's good and what's not as trying to stay away from Dr Google as originally read stories of 20+ follicles but fingers crossed all ok! Next appt is Tues and in the meantime it's the same old then start med #3 on Sunday to stop ovulation happening

Hope you are all well x

 

[Hopethisyear]

Wish & White - Sound like you are both progressing great! Stay away from Dr. Google, it will just stress you out.

AFM - Just made my payment to RE clinic and scheduled my baseline appointment so it's all becoming real now.

 

[Wish2BMom]

11 follies is better than my 5, White! I've manipulated myself into thinking 20+ is just wasteful I do hope I have more tomorrow, though. I started the antagonist this morning - the needle is slightly larger so it pinches a bit more when inserting it and hurts a little while after, but the meds don't sting at all. I have to travel to the home site in MA tomorrow morning for my next u/s. I am hoping for size 15-16 and maybe a couple more follies added to the mix. I can tell I'm getting ripe - ewcm started.
PS - I like your little 'banging head against the wall' emo in your sig - so perfect

GREAT, Hope!!! So excited for you to start! When's your appt?

 

[waitingongod1]

Good news ladies. Can't wait to get to the injections part just to be doing something...still on birth control. Have an ultrasound on Tuesday just to make sure no cysts. Last 2 they have found a cyst and polyps..so hoping for a clean scan on Tuesday to cause no more delays in schedule!