IVF until we all get our bfp! 2012-present *13 w/twins & 1 w/triplets!*

[DaisyQ]

Haj, stop torturing yourself, girl! Like Mo said, it takes 48 hours to double.

Secondly, these hpts are qualitative tests not quantitative tests - meaning - a line is a line! The test tells you if you are pregnant, but can't tell you about your Hcg numbers. So stop trying to read into it! Yes, the lines will get darker over time, as the hcg goes up, but trying to read into it day to day... Your urine could have been more dilute this morning. And honestly, I don't see that big of a difference between today and yesterday.

Call your doctor, tell them you got a positive hpt, go in for a beta today, and go in again on Thursday. Then you'll know where you stand.

TTB, what gives??

 

[DaisyQ]

And haj - yesterday's test might look darker because when it dries, the line looks darker. STOP stressing out! And call your Dr. for that beta...

 

[jchic]

SO much to catch up on here. First, Haj - a HUGE congrats! I knew knew knew this would be it for you and I am so happy that all your prayers were answered. God is GOOD. Remember that. All of this is worth it and I am so happy for you!
Mo, Dukes, Mrs C and the rest of the ladies - how was everyones weekend?

I am recovering nicely from surgery. Stitches are kind of itchy and have my post op tomorrow but feels nice to be on my way.

 

[Tella]

Haj, i second everything Daisy said, call your doc and ask for early Beta. They shouldnt be funny about it, you paying at the end of the day so its your choice.

You are preggo!!!! And will be for the next 9 months!

Jchic > Glad everything went well and that they could remove all the endo! Itchy sticthes is good as it is a sign of healing. Mine also started about 5-7days after to itch. Soon you will be on the IVF train and get that bfp

 

[jchic]

Thanks Tella! How are you feeling? Are you getting ready to get back on this crazy train again? I hope your weekend was relaxing!

 

[tiffttc]

hey everyone i had my intro day last tuesday sorry iam only updating now its just for the last week i have been super busy with life and we got a heat wave in ireland which we like nver get here so i was making the most of it while we had it but here is how my intro day went:

they had a presentation and a lot of info yo take in all about the IVF process then we were indidvually took into rooms with the doctors to go through everything so i will be on the short protocol iam on cd 29 and getting craps since yesterday so hopefully they will come soon they told me to ring them when i get my period and they will give me a day 3 scan and take blood and if everthing is ok i start stims that day iam going to be on pruegon 125ui per day and also from day4 i will be on another injection aswell but i cant remember the name of it sorry they said i will stim for 10 to 12 days they want me to make 10 to 12 eggs then when the eggs are mature enough i will get my trigger shot of ovitraile sorry i dont no if i spelt that right then 2 days later i will have my eggs took out then 3 to5 days later they will be put back in and then i will be on crinoe i think its called its progestrone gel that iw ill have to insert ewwh!! and i will have to do that everyday of my ttw i hope its all worth it so iam just waiting for my AF now then the ball will be rolling
i hope everyone is doing well i will read up on ye all later

 

[MoBaby]

Jchic: Hey weekend was good, lazy weekend! Glad you are healing well. Can't wait to hear about your post op. so good everything was clear! I have hss tomorrow so kinda nervous about that. It hurt last time, not much but enough. It's at 830 so I will update you all then.

 

[BlueStorm]

Hey girls, hope you all had a great weekend. Just wanted to give you a quick update.

I went in for scan and b\w this morning. Lining was 12 and it looks like I have about 16 follicles. So as long as my b\w comes back ok I will trigger tonight and have ER on thursday. Does anyone know if you can take a zanax before ER? I will ask my nurse but just wondering. I hate being put under it really freaks me out so that would be helpful.

Just wondering if anyone else is only on progesterone suppositories instead of the injections. It seems like most of you do the injections but my clinic gave me suppositories only. I wonder what the difference is?

 

[DaisyQ]

Blue, it sounds like all is going REALLY well!

PIO is the traditional route of giving progesterone and until recently was considered gold standard. However, since Crionine gel and Endometrin came out, the suppositories are gaining popularity because they are obviously easier than injections. Studies have shown endometrin (I'm not familiar with crionine) to be as effective as PIO. So a lot of doctors are using the suppositories. Others are more comfortable with PIO. I think it really depends on the RE. My original RE was going to put me on PIO, but my new one will put me on endometrin. I also wonder if there may be some other factors that determine which you are put on - like if it depends on the protocol. Not sure!

 

[BlueStorm]

Blue, it sounds like all is going REALLY well!

PIO is the traditional route of giving progesterone and until recently was considered gold standard. However, since Crionine gel and Endometrin came out, the suppositories are gaining popularity because they are obviously easier than injections. Studies have shown endometrin (I'm not familiar with crionine) to be as effective as PIO. So a lot of doctors are using the suppositories. Others are more comfortable with PIO. I think it really depends on the RE. My original RE was going to put me on PIO, but my new one will put me on endometrin. I also wonder if there may be some other factors that determine which you are put on - like if it depends on the protocol. Not sure!

Thanks Daisy, yeah not sure if it has to do with protocol or what but I guess I should be thankful not to have to do anymore shots. I just hate the mess from the suppositories

 

[daisy83]

Hi everyone,

Just popping in with an update. Had my baseline scan today, all quiet on the western front so getting to start gonal-f on Friday. Have to go back for scans on 6th, 8th and 11th June (because of high AMH/ age/ low BMI). So just counting down til Friday so I can start!

Mrs C - Was so sorry to read your news, you really are so special continuing with this thread. I wish you all the best of luck for the future. My step dad always said what's meant for you won't pass by you x x

Haj - Huge congratulations to you!!!

Blue - I'll be on progesterone pessaries also, yuck Think I would rather have an injection!

Hope everyone is well and looking forward to reading about all these BFPs.

xxx

 

[oneof14]

Blue, good luck w/ER. My doctor gave me a prescription for both suppositories and the injections. Not sure why.

 

[BlueStorm]

hmmm..I wonder if it depends on your levels after ER and then they decide. Do they test your P4 after retrival?

 

[michelle01]

Haj - CONGRATS!!! I wouldn't worry about the line being darker..a line is a line!!! And when it dries, it could be darker; don't make yourself go crazy over that. You will have a heathly and happy 9 months!!!

Blue - good luck with your ER!!

 

[s08]

Hi ladies. I am back after a long few days of tears and heartache. DH and I are doing much better now. Thank you for all your support...it means a lot.

We moved our IVF follow-up appt. up to tomorrow so that we may be able to get some answers, but I'm predicting our RE will just say we fell into the unlucky category. I'm hoping we will get a plan for our FET with our one lonely frostie. We might be taking a couple month break since we have a vacation scheduled for July. But it will just be nice to have a plan to help move forward.

I think I'm finally caught up on the thread...lots of exciting things happening. Haj, huge congrats! MrsC, so sorry about the funding issue. You are the glue to this thread and so deserve to have a happy outcome! I hope everyone else is doing well!

 

[BlueStorm]

s08 - So glad to see you back. I'm glad you are getting it all sorted out. Good luck at your f\u appointment tomorrow!

 

[haj624]

Hi ladies, went to the re this morning to get my Sono and bloodwork to check the swelling in my ovaries and the fluid. The said the fluid was almost gone and the swelling went down. I told them I got a positive hpt so the did my blood test today. They just called back and said my hcg came back positive at 69. Today I'm 3 weeks 6 days pregnant. I have no idea about hcg numbers though. The girl I spoke to was one of the techs who takes my blood and stuff and I asked her if that was good and she said yes. So fingers crossed it is. I go back for my next beta on Friday.

 

[mrs stru]

Blue, I am on the progesterone suppositories. When I got them, it said to insert vaginally or rectally- I assumed they would be vaginally!
Boy was I wrong, you should have seen my face when I had EC and the nurse gave me an antibiotic suppository and then told me where the cyclogest was to go twice a day for the next 2-3 weeks I lost my final shred of dignity at that point.

I have now overcome my disgust, with the help of disposable plastic gloves and it has become second nature.

 

[jchic]

s08 - glad to see you are back! My heart goes out to you and KNOW that you will have your happy ending. This story will end with a beautiful baby, please believe in that. We are here for you!

Mrs - ugh. I am sorry. You really deserve this. Please keep faith - you will have your child, regardless of the means, you WILL be a mother. Hugs.

Haj - how soon after a transfer are you supposed to test? Just curious

 

[BlueStorm]

Hi ladies, went to the re this morning to get my Sono and bloodwork to check the swelling in my ovaries and the fluid. The said the fluid was almost gone and the swelling went down. I told them I got a positive hpt so the did my blood test today. They just called back and said my hcg came back positive at 69. Today I'm 3 weeks 6 days pregnant. I have no idea about hcg numbers though. The girl I spoke to was one of the techs who takes my blood and stuff and I asked her if that was good and she said yes. So fingers crossed it is. I go back for my next beta on Friday.

So glad that all the fluid is almost gone and you are out of the woods for hyperstim...that would have been awful. Yay for getting your beta! I think that sounds like a good number for how early you are.

Blue, I am on the progesterone suppositories. When I got them, it said to insert vaginally or rectally- I assumed they would be vaginally!

Boy was I wrong, you should have seen my face when I had EC and the nurse gave me an antibiotic suppository and then told me where the cyclogest was to go twice a day for the next 2-3 weeks I lost my final shred of dignity at that point.

I have now overcome my disgust, with the help of disposable plastic gloves and it has become second nature.

ughh...I sure hope I don't have to do that! I did them for my IUI and it was vaginally so I will pray it is the same. Especially since I will have to do at least one of them at work Gross and the bathroom at work is totally discusting