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

[drsquid]

ash- yay for approval. personally hated the gonal pen. i prefer vials and syringes, everything else felt too fiddly and imprecise

 

[Lulu 07]

Mobaby ~ So sorry . I really hope they'll be able to get you in for an earlier FET. You probably have better chance with a FET since your body is more relaxed without the effect of all the ivf meds. FX this next cycle is it for you.

Angie ~ Yaaay for being able to start stims!! Good luck!

Phantom ~ Yaaaay congrats!!

Drsquid ~ Sorry about the RL pain, I hope it goes away soon. Sucks that the amnio with twin B hurt but I'm glad all is well with the babies. I'm sure the results made it worth it.

One ~ Welcome back!! I'm glad you have a positive attitude towards this next cycle. FX this is it for you!! Good Luck!

Bubu ~ 7 is great! Please don't be discouraged if they're a little behind in development, as long as the quality is still good then you have a great chance. I transferred 2 cavitating morulas on day 5 so they were a day behind and it still took. I believe once they are transferred and are in a better environment than a lab dish, they start to grow much better and faster. Make sure you eat pineapple core and walnuts, i think it made a difference for me this time. FX for you and the embies!!

Lindsay ~ That is an adorable pic!! He is definitely looking like a baby now, it's amazing. Can't wait for future pics!

Two ~ That's a great beta!! Congrats!

Ash ~ It's great that you finally get to start IVF! FX you only need one go at it and it results in your BFP!

AFM ~ Nothing much that is new. I still have the cramping come and go and my bbs are super sore. Is it too early to get nausea? I wake up nauseous in the morning until I eat something and as soon as I get hungry I get that feeling again. I'm also eating more and DH laughs at me everytime I ask him if he's hungry again especially since his answer is always no.

 

[TwoRdue]

Wow you all are so active wile I sleep lol.

MrsC - first scan will be in three weeks, repeat blood on Monday.

Lindsey - what a great pic.

Everyone else I have a question, bubu. Said that they had already frozen two embryos, how does your clinic do it?? Mine will only freeze blastcyst as anything else is not considered any good. I had 18 eggs extracted and 12 fertilized and 5 turned to blastacyst, and 4 frozen while the other one got used. Out of all of them two took.

 

[drsquid]

twor- bubu lives in germany where there are strict laws (apparently you used to have to use ALL the embryos you made), they have to freeze them right away

 

[TwoRdue]

That is very different.

Bubu - I wish you all the best and hope you get that BFP

 

[Jenn76]

Hello, it's me again...
So we received our fertility report.
Of the 11, 10 were mature ... and 7 fertilised. So they have frozen 2 and we will see how the other 5 progress. Transfer will be on Monday sometime

7 is great, try not to stress over the quality all cycles will be different. I only had three fertilize so it was stressful but of my three two made it to day five and both took so it can happen. FX this is your time!

Jen - I have second lot of blood's done on Monday and I will have a scan in three week. Can't wait.

Bubu - that is great that seven fertilized, I hope they progress well!!

So exciting, I had three weeks between my beta and scan it seemed like forever but it will come. Can't wait to hear.

Hi ladies!!! Scan went really well! Baby boy is measuring a day under 9 weeks, but they said that can be due to the doctor measuring (human error/interpretation). Heartbeat was 163/pm! Unfortunately it was my last ultrasound at my clinic , but my nurse LOVED the basket I made her and the staff was so sweet in saying goodbye!
Here is a picture from the u/s today - He is really starting to look like a baby The picture isn't as clear as it was on the screen, but here he is!!!

Lindsay your little man looks great! Congrats!

Wow so hard to keep up with the thread especially when you haven't really been following the past couple of days.

Lindsay - great picture of your little man! I'm sure leaving your RE's office was bittersweet but I think it's a great sign that you're progressing amazing!

Bubu - quality not quantity like everyone is saying and just keep the PMA It will all work out!

Everyone else who got their BFP's or had ER ... congratulations and feel better, rest up!

AFM - I got the approval from the insurance company to move forward with the IVF ... so I'm extremely relieved that that part of it is over since last time we wanted to do IVF they didn't approve it. I'm having a little bit of a problem with the medication though ... last IVF cycle they wanted me on Gonal F ... well this time they're switching me to follistim ... I told the IVF coordinator that I do not want to use follistim because of a couple reasons ... 1. I don't want to have to learn how to use the new pen ... I've been on gonal F the whole time and am just comfortable and familiar with that one. 2. I know they're the same medication just manufactured by different companies but I have this irrational fear that I'm going to respond different to follistim. Not really sure what's going to happen at this point but I'm already stressed out a little bit getting ready to go through IVF that I just want things to stay the same as they were and not change too much!

Sorry for the rant but I've been dealing with that all morning.

Yeah for getting approval! I have no knowledge on those meds but if Lindsay and Jess were on that protocol and got thier BFP I think I'd go with it. Good Luck!

AFM ~ Nothing much that is new. I still have the cramping come and go and my bbs are super sore. Is it too early to get nausea? I wake up nauseous in the morning until I eat something and as soon as I get hungry I get that feeling again. I'm also eating more and DH laughs at me everytime I ask him if he's hungry again especially since his answer is always no.

Mine never hit until 5 weeks but everyone is different. Hopefully if it starts early it will end early. When I was nauseous at first I couldn't eat, but after going on dilectin I am able to eat again and the nausea is wearing off now.

 

[ashknowsbest]

Thanks girls! Can't wait to get started now, only 10 more days to go!

 

[wantbabysoon]

ash - Great that you can get started on IVF.. You will soon have your BFP!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Want - hopefully by early November

 

[PRAYIN4BABIES]

Hi ladies!!! Scan went really well! Baby boy is measuring a day under 9 weeks, but they said that can be due to the doctor measuring (human error/interpretation). Heartbeat was 163/pm! Unfortunately it was my last ultrasound at my clinic , but my nurse LOVED the basket I made her and the staff was so sweet in saying goodbye!
Here is a picture from the u/s today - He is really starting to look like a baby The picture isn't as clear as it was on the screen, but here he is!!!

He is one gorgeous little man

 

[Stinas]

Drsquid - Glad to hear everything went well!!

bubumaci - Thats a great number!!!!

Lindsay - awwww yay!!!! Super cute! Glad your nurse liked her basket! Yay for graduating to the OB!! Does that mean no more of those suppositories? That must be a huge relief!

Drsquid - Thats nice that you will know someone in the twin group! I agree with Jess on the bump pic!

Ash -

 

[Lulu 07]

Jenn ~ I'm glad your nausea is starting to go away. It must be such a relief to be able to eat again.

 

[Lindsay18]

Stinas - Thanks!!! Yep - tomorrow is my LAST day on the suppositories and then bloodwork Monday for the study and they will also test my levels to make sure I can stay off of the suppositories. I am so excited hahaha!!

 

[MrsC8776]

Wow so hard to keep up with the thread especially when you haven't really been following the past couple of days.

Lindsay - great picture of your little man! I'm sure leaving your RE's office was bittersweet but I think it's a great sign that you're progressing amazing!

Bubu - quality not quantity like everyone is saying and just keep the PMA It will all work out!

Everyone else who got their BFP's or had ER ... congratulations and feel better, rest up!

AFM - I got the approval from the insurance company to move forward with the IVF ... so I'm extremely relieved that that part of it is over since last time we wanted to do IVF they didn't approve it. I'm having a little bit of a problem with the medication though ... last IVF cycle they wanted me on Gonal F ... well this time they're switching me to follistim ... I told the IVF coordinator that I do not want to use follistim because of a couple reasons ... 1. I don't want to have to learn how to use the new pen ... I've been on gonal F the whole time and am just comfortable and familiar with that one. 2. I know they're the same medication just manufactured by different companies but I have this irrational fear that I'm going to respond different to follistim. Not really sure what's going to happen at this point but I'm already stressed out a little bit getting ready to go through IVF that I just want things to stay the same as they were and not change too much!

Sorry for the rant but I've been dealing with that all morning.

Yay for getting approved! I wish everyone had insurance coverage for IVF. Its probably scary switching to something different but if your clinic wants you on a certain medicine I think I would stick with it. Fx for you!!

Mobaby ~ So sorry . I really hope they'll be able to get you in for an earlier FET. You probably have better chance with a FET since your body is more relaxed without the effect of all the ivf meds. FX this next cycle is it for you.

Angie ~ Yaaay for being able to start stims!! Good luck!

Phantom ~ Yaaaay congrats!!

Drsquid ~ Sorry about the RL pain, I hope it goes away soon. Sucks that the amnio with twin B hurt but I'm glad all is well with the babies. I'm sure the results made it worth it.

One ~ Welcome back!! I'm glad you have a positive attitude towards this next cycle. FX this is it for you!! Good Luck!

Bubu ~ 7 is great! Please don't be discouraged if they're a little behind in development, as long as the quality is still good then you have a great chance. I transferred 2 cavitating morulas on day 5 so they were a day behind and it still took. I believe once they are transferred and are in a better environment than a lab dish, they start to grow much better and faster. Make sure you eat pineapple core and walnuts, i think it made a difference for me this time. FX for you and the embies!!

Lindsay ~ That is an adorable pic!! He is definitely looking like a baby now, it's amazing. Can't wait for future pics!

Two ~ That's a great beta!! Congrats!

Ash ~ It's great that you finally get to start IVF! FX you only need one go at it and it results in your BFP!

AFM ~ Nothing much that is new. I still have the cramping come and go and my bbs are super sore. Is it too early to get nausea? I wake up nauseous in the morning until I eat something and as soon as I get hungry I get that feeling again. I'm also eating more and DH laughs at me everytime I ask him if he's hungry again especially since his answer is always no.

I'm always hungry again so I know the feeling. That feeling for me started very early as well. I would say about the same time as you and slowly went away but I think its coming back. What sucks is the being hungry but not being able to find the one thing you want because you have no idea what it is lol. Not much longer until your beta!!

Wow you all are so active wile I sleep lol.

MrsC - first scan will be in three weeks, repeat blood on Monday.

Lindsey - what a great pic.

Everyone else I have a question, bubu. Said that they had already frozen two embryos, how does your clinic do it?? Mine will only freeze blastcyst as anything else is not considered any good. I had 18 eggs extracted and 12 fertilized and 5 turned to blastacyst, and 4 frozen while the other one got used. Out of all of them two took.

Can't wait to see if you have one or two growing. What day transfer did you have and how many days past were you at your beta?

 

[drsquid]

today i coulndt wait for lunch. plowed through a bunch of pasta and a piece of cake... still hungry. oops.

 

[GettingBroody]

Ash - great news about your insurance!!

 

[ashknowsbest]

MrsC - yeah I'm so grateful to have the full IVF coverage ... we're blessed as far as that goes definitely! I wish more people have such great coverage because it's so expensive and it's not fair to not have a baby because you can't afford it ... not right!

 

[TwoRdue]

MrcC - I had a 5dt and got my first very positive at 9dpo and beta was at 15dpo. I would be excited with two but it also means I would be in the same boat as my last pregnancy

 

[MoBaby]

hey ladies, havent been on much yesterday/today so im several pages behind..yay bub for 7 and for some frosties already!! FX for you!
Ash its so amazing to have full ivf coverage... i have full you pay us now ivf coverage. really stinks esp when the cycle fails but I dont care how much it cost us totally worth it to me.

AFM: af arrived today. last reminder of failed cycle. but I did call the clinic and they were able to schedule me for FET! Its november 12th.... BUT one catch: I go in oct 16 for check to make sure I have ovulated.... IF I ovulate any later than that then all bets are off and I have to wait until Jan.. My cycle was 28 days, but then varied 28-35 days after d/c...last 2 were 28 or 29 days. So should be okay. So good to have something to look forward to. Bad part is I start a new job so I have to email them now and say I need a week off. Hopefully they say okay.

lindsay: saw your u/s; love it! congrats.

 

[TwoRdue]

Ash - do you have to cover your pregnancy where you are?