IVF or FET November/December 2015 - chat thread

[Disneyfan88]

Disney - Our meds are very similar. I hope & pray we get our Rainbow babies!!

Thanks! Me, too!!

 

[klik]

Hey, gals! Sorry, quick one, mostly to say hello.

Amanda: tough choices indeed! To me, each embryo is like the rarest diamond, so it makes sense to get the body absolutely ready... If indeed it is possible to do the 3D SIS in the same cycle as the FET, I think you should consider it... But I totally get your wish to just go for it, too! As for downregulating with BCPs (or in my case, norethisterone), I imagine that's being hugely zealous--your clinic probably finds it unnecessary for you. I make cysts all the time, though, and norethisterone helps to avoid that--that's probably one reason they prescribe it. If you don't have that problem, maybe you don't need it!

I've gotten a whole box of meds, too--was relieved when it turned out none of them needed refrigeration. A little concerned about taking buserelin nasally starting next Wednesday--that seems unwieldy somehow--but you know, I'll get used to that, like we get used to everything!

to all...

 

[amanda1235]

So I just got back from the clinic to have my blood test, and I had a little chat with the nurses while I was there. So if I do decide to go ahead with the sonohystogram/hysteroscopy, I would have to do that this next cycle, and then wait until the following cycle for the FET. So yup, would definitely have to skip a cycle. The nurse said that for sure, anyone can develop polyps from one cycle to the next, but seeing as how I have 6 she sees nothing wrong with me deciding to go ahead with the FET this cycle, and then considering it for the next cycle should it not work. I think I feel good about doing it this way.
Klik I completely understand what you're saying about each embryo being like a rare diamond.....and making sure our bodies are completely ready for it. I just know how much extra tests, and skipping cycles is going to take a toll on me emotionally, and right now I think I'm just going to try and focus on having a nice and (hopefully fairly relaxing) FET cycle. I feel better for now chalking this last one up to bad luck.
I'll get the results from the beta this afternoon......I'm hoping it's back at 0. I POAS this morning, and it came up BFN, so hopefully that's a good sign. Then I wait for AF..........

Here are my meds for this next cycle:
Estrace - 2mg 3 x day
Viagra Cream - 4 x day
Baby Aspirin
Medrol
Doxycycline
Progesterone in Oil

I've never taken anything nasally Klik! Let us know how that goes!!

 

[amanda1235]

And now my levels....instead of going to 0......are at 77. They're not sure what's up, they are having me go in for ANOTHER blood test on Monday, and then the Dr. wants to see me on Tuesday.......they didn't say anything....but possible ectopic??

 

[Disneyfan88]

Amanda - I'm confused by what this means, so I'm sending you lots of hugs and wishing the best for you.

 

[amanda1235]

Yup, even the dr's confused

 

[boopin4baby]

Amanda, Have you had an ultrasound performed since your mc?? Just to take a look inside and see what's going on in your uterus?? I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I was just in your shoes a couple of months ago. And I know how this really sucks. Hang in there darling. I hope one of your remaining frosties is your diamond in the ruff. xx

 

[amanda1235]

Boopin I haven't yet had an u/s, depending on how the bloodworm goes Monday, he will likely do one on Tuesday. I know this isn't a viable pregnancy, but now I'm just a worried about a possible ectopic. I also want to get this over with so I can get started on the next round!

 

[boopin4baby]

Boopin I haven't yet had an u/s, depending on how the bloodworm goes Monday, he will likely do one on Tuesday. I know this isn't a viable pregnancy, but now I'm just a worried about a possible ectopic. I also want to get this over with so I can get started on the next round!

I totally understand about wanting to put this behind you in order to move on with the next steps in your journey. Are you having any pain on either side of your pelvic area?? Usually with an ectopic there's a lot of pain associated with it. Fx'd that its not an ectopic pregnancy. xx

 

[amanda1235]

So I'm a hypochondriac, and now that I'm worried about ectopic, I feel like I have pain on the right side. That being said, it's not crazy painful, just noticeable, but not constant. I'll definitely be keeping my eye on it.

 

[klik]

Amanda, of course it bears checking to see if it's ectopic, but it's been coming down, which is the right direction. Apparently sometimes it just takes a while... I think it's unlikely to be ectopic, not that I'm any sort of expert! Hang in there--this will sort itself out, and then you WILL get your next shot, and hopefully that's the one that will get you your baby!

 

[Asterimou]

Amanda, I have no idea what that means but try not to think the worst. Hopefully the worst won't happen but if it does you will deal with it because you are strong and have already dusted yourself off so many times. I can imagine waiting is driving you mad but hang in there. Get outside this weekend and try and distract yourself xx

AFM: I just had my day 6 scan and there were 8 maybe 9 follies all developing at the same rate, so that is an improvement on last time. I'm to stick to the Menopur and see what starts happening next week. Hoping for EC on Friday.

 

[Disneyfan88]

Amanda - I don't think you're being a hypochondriac at all. I'm sure you will be fine, but it's a very valid concern. I'd recommending calling your doctor's office to ask about what signs you should be looking for in the possible case of an ectopic pregnancy. If they know you have some concerns, perhaps they will get you in for an exam sooner. Wishing you the best.

Asterimou - Excellent news!

 

[amanda1235]

So after a chat with DH last night, I feel a little bit better. He said that if the clinic was worried about it being ectopic, they would have had me come in for a scan or appointment today, rather than waiting for Monday/Tuesday. They've been doing this a long time, they know what to be looking for and what to warn me to look out for. I'm a nervous nellie to begin with, so my mind always goes to the worst case scenario. One of my major faults.

Aster, it sounds like you are on a perfect track to get a great number of good follicles! Good news!

 

[Disneyfan88]

Amanda -

 

[klik]

Asterimou: Wow, excellent news! I'm super happy for you!

Amanda: this whole process is indeed nerve-wracking! Please don't berate yourself for feeling so anxious... I'm glad your DH has gotten you to relax a bit, but of course you and Disneyfan are right that you need to have it checked out, just in case. But yeah, I'm sure your clinic wouldn't be mad enough to put you in danger! Take good care of yourself, and hopefully your beta will come down to zero soon so that you can put your next embryo in asap!

Disneyfan: when are you off to Disneyland? I guess you'll need to find out which, if any, meds to take with you, huh?

Ok, time to pop another pill... Hugs to all!

 

[boopin4baby]

Aster - GL at your egg retrieval next week. Fx'd you get lots of mature eggs!! xx

klik - Why are you "popping pills"?? LOL!! Hugs back at ya!!

 

[Disneyfan88]

We leave for DL in 2 weeks.

My lupron and lovenox just showed up. The rest of my meds are still trickling in from a different mail order pharmacy that my insurance makes me use.

 

[amanda1235]

So, AF arrived yesterday afternoon! I called the clinic to see if I should book my baseline scan for Monday (supposed to be day2-5)......the nurse seemed confused that AF had arrived already, especially with the HCG slightly rising not dropping. Great! I'm not really a big fan of being the patient that stumps the nurses They said to go in on Monday for the blood test, and they'll decided then whether to go again with the baseline. I guess they can't start the next cycle until HCG is 0, but if AF arrived, shouldn't that mean the HCG is going down/gone? fx!!!!

 

[klik]

Boopin: It's just the norethisterone, which is my down-regulator--the analogue to your BCP, except I have to take it twice/day. I suppose I think of it as popping pills because I'm thinking of the whole box of meds I've got, waiting to be swallowed/inserted/sniffed/injected!

Disneyfan: Leaving in two weeks sounds lovely! Yeah, I'm not sure how you're supposed to be not thinking about it with all this medication coming in. I guess part of you must be eager to try again, and another part actually quite worried...

Amanda: I find that puzzling, too! It could be that you still have a little bit of tissue left over--sometimes the lining doesn't come off entirely... But hopefully not--hopefully when you go in on Monday, your beta will have gone decidedly down and everything will make sense again!

We've got a long weekend coming up here in the UK (I guess Asterimou will have a nice 3 days to recover from EC!) so I've just booked a trip for DP and me to go visit some friends in Norway. They're also TTC, so it will be story-trading time. And I'll be back probably just in time for my baseline scan for the actual FET cycle. Usually I'm stuck in London, just in case I need to go to my clinic--nice to be able to get away for a few days!