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

[jchic]

Michelle - UGH, fasting for blood draw is the worst. Hoping you have a fresh cup of brew and something delicious right after!

Praying - excited for your appt!

Jenn, Pink, getting broody, almost, Linds, Lulu, Mo, Two and all the lovely ladies on here - am thinking of you!

Not much to report here. Have my NT scan on Tuesday and thats about it!

 

[AnnetteCali]

Annette - good luck at your scan! 6 weeks is still early so don't worry at all if you can't see the heartbeat. Enjoy it and bring us back a picture!

Stinas - yay for FET day!!! Can't wait to congratulate you on being PUPO!!

Thanks! I go in at 6 weeks and 3 days.. so hopefully there will be a heartbeat. My DH wanted to schedule it on his birthday... I was hesitant because it can either ruin his birthday or make it a very special one. I will make sure I bring the scan pic! xoxo

Annette - good luck today at your scan. Exciting!!

Stinas - woo hoo for FET! Be thinking of you. Lots of rest after! The only thing I made sure I did after my transfer was laugh a lot as I'd read that helped. Plus it did make me calmer!

Have a good day everyone xx

Thanks! xoxo

Stinas: Good Luck today! FX for you to have a successful transfer. Can't wait to hear that you are PUPO.

Annette: Good Luck at your scan! Don't worry about the symptoms some people get none. I only started with MS around 5 1/2 weeks, but 25% of people don't get it at all. Did you only transfer 1?

Swepakepa: How's the TWW going? Are you going to test?

Prayin: Not much longer for your appointment either, FX your number is zero and AF arrives soon.

I transferred one. The doc highly suggested it as I had symptoms of OHSS. A part of me was tempted to put back two because we've worked so hard to get to this point..and I couldn't imagine going through this again... but.. I decided to go with his recommendation in the end. We have 7 frosties ... 3 that are AA quality.. like the one we put back.. so we are hopeful for a second child in a few years with our frosties.

Thanks for all of your support ladies! xox

 

[wantbabysoon]

Hi Ladies,
I just got back from my NT scan and overall everything looked good but the doctor did confuse me a little. The baby was measuring couple days ahead 12w5d, HR 155 bpm and the fluid they measure was around 1.6 mm so everything visually looked good.
Now due to the bleeding I had last week and the vanishing twin they like to wait for 4 weeks after the baby was lost before they can draw blood to complete the first trimester screening. We lost the other baby at 9 weeks so I have to wait one more week before they can conclude the tests. They also saw a blood clot in the uterus which they felt might affect the results as well. So right now the plan is to go back next week for a repeat ultrasound and blood draw to complete the first trimester screening.
After that she mentioned something called Harmony test which is a blood draw to apparently give more elaborate risks for any chromosomal issues in the baby. I had never heard of it before. Does anyone have any idea about this?
Also, all those who had NT scan, did you also have an accompanying blood test?
I am slightly confused since I don't want to start freaking out over false positive results especially if results are skewed anyway with the vanishing twin?
Please advise.

 

[wantbabysoon]

Michelle - I am glad you are feeling better than before.

 

[jchic]

want - all NT scans are accompanied by a blood test (a PAPP-A screening) which measure the protein in your blood among other things. The results of that coupled with the actual scan gives your doctor a number (1 in 1,000 etc) of having DS. Some NT scans also have a secondary blood test given at 16 weeks to confirm those results, although not all obgyns do that portion of the test (the 2nd blood test). As for the Harmony test - its like an add on, if you want to do it. Kind of like an amnio or a CVS test. I personally am bypassing all the testing except the NT scan and 1st round blood test that goes with it.

 

[michelle01]

Want - Glad things went well with your scan. I wish I could comment on the other tests, but I am sure everything will be just great

Jess - Oh YES, a hot cup of coffee in my car and was gone in 10 minutes

Now waiting for my results, but they said I need to get a SA for DH, and the first appt they have is Nov 8, REALLY??? They only do them Tues/Thurs from 10-12; really cause last I checked most people work during the day So I am going to check if we can go to the hospital to do this, cause this is rather an inconvience and now sets me back a few days.

 

[drsquid]

i think the harmony test may be the same as the maternit21 test. it looks for the babies dna in moms blood. if they dont find abnormal chromosomes they can pretty much say yes or no to the major trisomies. it doesnt test for neural tube defects etc. it is non invasive and may supplant cvs and amnio some day (but they wont do it for multiples). as far as the other blood work. the NT test is relatively useless on its own. it is combined with first and sometimes 2nd trimester blood work (and your age etc) to come up with your risk numbers for various abnormalities.

stinas- i was allergic to the pio and couldnt use it. ask about switching to crinone. it costs more and is "icky" but it doesnt hurt

 

[MrsC8776]

Michelle - UGH, fasting for blood draw is the worst. Hoping you have a fresh cup of brew and something delicious right after!

Praying - excited for your appt!

Jenn, Pink, getting broody, almost, Linds, Lulu, Mo, Two and all the lovely ladies on here - am thinking of you!

Not much to report here. Have my NT scan on Tuesday and thats about it!

Good luck on Tuesday!

Hi Ladies,
I just got back from my NT scan and overall everything looked good but the doctor did confuse me a little. The baby was measuring couple days ahead 12w5d, HR 155 bpm and the fluid they measure was around 1.6 mm so everything visually looked good.
Now due to the bleeding I had last week and the vanishing twin they like to wait for 4 weeks after the baby was lost before they can draw blood to complete the first trimester screening. We lost the other baby at 9 weeks so I have to wait one more week before they can conclude the tests. They also saw a blood clot in the uterus which they felt might affect the results as well. So right now the plan is to go back next week for a repeat ultrasound and blood draw to complete the first trimester screening.
After that she mentioned something called Harmony test which is a blood draw to apparently give more elaborate risks for any chromosomal issues in the baby. I had never heard of it before. Does anyone have any idea about this?
Also, all those who had NT scan, did you also have an accompanying blood test?
I am slightly confused since I don't want to start freaking out over false positive results especially if results are skewed anyway with the vanishing twin?
Please advise.

Waiting the extra week is a good idea because twins really change the results and I think with the vanishing twin it could throw the results off. As for the second part of the testing. It is done around 16-18 weeks. I did this and regret it because the twins REALLY threw it off. The results I was talking about the other day came from this teasing. With a singleton everything should be fine and it just gives an extra in depth results. I think that if you are doing the 12 week testing you might as well do this other one.

Want - Glad things went well with your scan. I wish I could comment on the other tests, but I am sure everything will be just great

Jess - Oh YES, a hot cup of coffee in my car and was gone in 10 minutes

Now waiting for my results, but they said I need to get a SA for DH, and the first appt they have is Nov 8, REALLY??? They only do them Tues/Thurs from 10-12; really cause last I checked most people work during the day So I am going to check if we can go to the hospital to do this, cause this is rather an inconvience and now sets me back a few days.

FX for good results! I can't believe they just told you that he needs another SA. I'm frustrated for you. I hope they can get him in sooner so that you don't have a delay.

 

[michelle01]

MrsC - I am partially to blame cause they sent me a checklist 2 weeks ago, but when I called and talked to them, they said just get a cup and bring it in; never told me that they have limited hours now!

I will be starting 10 units of lupron tonight, so at least that is going as planned!

 

[MoBaby]

Yay for starting Lupron michelle!!
Want: Would wait the week for sure to make sure twin doesnt affect anything. I hope all the bleeding/clots go away soon Glad your scan was great!
AFM: I think AF is coming!!! Have the typical spotting today that comes right before AF so tomorrow I can call and get my estrace started for the FET!!!! I had typical cramping yesterday also. This means I will have transfer Nov 13 I could not be more happy right now!! YAY!!

 

[Stinas]

Well ladies.......I am officially PUPO!!!!!!!!!!!
I was on edge all morning after making the go ahead thaw call. Our embryo thawed nicely. He said out of 100% it was a 70%, which is not great, but it was showing that it was expanding and growing, so thats good. I dont care about the rating, after our 5aa fresh cycle didnt work, I think the grades are a bunch of bs lol Just happy we got this far. I have bloodwork this fri probably to check progesterone levels and then Nov 2 is preg test! I dont know if I will test early or not....I guess time will tell!
Thank you all for you lovely words this morning!!

Want - Glad everything went well!!!

Michele - Yay for starting lupron!!! Im sure you can go somewhere else to do the SA. When DH went we did all 3 at different places. Some of those places that draw blood do them as well! Call around.

Drsquid - I dont think I can shove that stuff up me......I cant do the gooey stuff....but if all works out, doc said I can alternate PIO and them.
How did you know you were allergic?

Mo - Thats soooo exciting!!!!!!!! Yay!!!!!

 

[Lindsay18]

Officially yay!!!! Lol!

 

[drsquid]

stinas- i couldnt walk, i couldnt sit. i couldnt roll over in bed. the skin was bright red and extremely painful to the touch. technically not a true "allergy" but a sensitivity but.. it was about the worst pain ive ever felt. and btw i thought the hsg, sonohysterogram, egg retrieval etc didnt hurt at all. didnt feel one of the amnios and although the second hurt, it was nothing even close.

 

[azlissie]

Well ladies this round is yet another bfn. I am getting so discouraged & I don't know if there's any point to keep doing this to myself. Surely if this was ever going to work it would have by now. I am sick & tired of throwing money down the drain & going through emotional hell - maybe I should just accept that it won't ever happen & I should give up.

 

[Jenn76]

Prayin: I'm doing great, thanks for asking.

Jess: Congrats on 11 weeks! Good Luck on Tuesday!

Annette: That's great that you have a football team waiting for you, sounds like you won't ever have to go through a fres cycle again.

Want: I had the NT scan but no bloods since my OB says they aren't accurate with twins. I've never heard of a harmony test. It's hard to tell how long it would take for the vanishing twin could effect your blood results. I would trust that your OB knows what they are doing.

Michelle: That's frustrating, I hope you don't get delayed. My clinic did SA collection daily, Nov 8th is crazy. Congrats on starting your meds!

Mobaby: So glad to hear you have a timeline now, congrats.

Stinas: Congrats on being PUPO! I agree on the rating, neither of mine were perfect. One was 17/20 and the other 10/20. FX for you to get your BFP! Nov 2 is not far off.

Azlissie: I'm so sorry to hear your news. You deserve to get your BFP. I hope you can get some answers from your RE, there has to be a way. Please don't give up, I believe you will be a mommy.

 

[Lindsay18]

Lizzie- I'm so so sorry I hate to hear that your so discouraged and defeated! Please keep your chin up!!! Whatever you decide will be best for you- xoxo!!

 

[notoptimistic]

Yay stinas! Hope mine thaw ok next week!

 

[wantbabysoon]

Well ladies.......I am officially PUPO!!!!!!!!!!!
I was on edge all morning after making the go ahead thaw call. Our embryo thawed nicely. He said out of 100% it was a 70%, which is not great, but it was showing that it was expanding and growing, so thats good. I dont care about the rating, after our 5aa fresh cycle didnt work, I think the grades are a bunch of bs lol Just happy we got this far. I have bloodwork this fri probably to check progesterone levels and then Nov 2 is preg test! I dont know if I will test early or not....I guess time will tell!
Thank you all for you lovely words this morning!!

Want - Glad everything went well!!!

Michele - Yay for starting lupron!!! Im sure you can go somewhere else to do the SA. When DH went we did all 3 at different places. Some of those places that draw blood do them as well! Call around.

Drsquid - I dont think I can shove that stuff up me......I cant do the gooey stuff....but if all works out, doc said I can alternate PIO and them.
How did you know you were allergic?

Mo - Thats soooo exciting!!!!!!!! Yay!!!!!

That is wonderful news!

 

[wantbabysoon]

Well ladies this round is yet another bfn. I am getting so discouraged & I don't know if there's any point to keep doing this to myself. Surely if this was ever going to work it would have by now. I am sick & tired of throwing money down the drain & going through emotional hell - maybe I should just accept that it won't ever happen & I should give up.

I am so sorry.. Take your time to relax and make the best decision

 

[MrsC8776]

Well ladies.......I am officially PUPO!!!!!!!!!!!
I was on edge all morning after making the go ahead thaw call. Our embryo thawed nicely. He said out of 100% it was a 70%, which is not great, but it was showing that it was expanding and growing, so thats good. I dont care about the rating, after our 5aa fresh cycle didnt work, I think the grades are a bunch of bs lol Just happy we got this far. I have bloodwork this fri probably to check progesterone levels and then Nov 2 is preg test! I dont know if I will test early or not....I guess time will tell!
Thank you all for you lovely words this morning!!

Want - Glad everything went well!!!

Michele - Yay for starting lupron!!! Im sure you can go somewhere else to do the SA. When DH went we did all 3 at different places. Some of those places that draw blood do them as well! Call around.

Drsquid - I dont think I can shove that stuff up me......I cant do the gooey stuff....but if all works out, doc said I can alternate PIO and them.
How did you know you were allergic?

Mo - Thats soooo exciting!!!!!!!! Yay!!!!!

Congrats on being PUPO!!! FX!

Well ladies this round is yet another bfn. I am getting so discouraged & I don't know if there's any point to keep doing this to myself. Surely if this was ever going to work it would have by now. I am sick & tired of throwing money down the drain & going through emotional hell - maybe I should just accept that it won't ever happen & I should give up.

I'm so sorry. Is there any testing that hasn't been done to tell why it isn't working?

Yay stinas! Hope mine thaw ok next week!

When is your FET?