January 2012 IVF

[aem118]

I had about 8 follicles that were getting close.. They said they would do another us tomorrow and hopefully be ready to trigger tomorrow for er thursday..I am a little shocked I only had 8.. But 8 is better than none..

 

[Mrs. Bear]

aem - 8 is a good number There are two ladies on BnB that I know of who recently got BFPs with twins and they only had 6 eggs retrieved. You are definitely in the normal range. Over 30% of the IVF successes thread had fewer than 10 and some even had as few as 4 or 5. Don't be comparing yourself to us freaky PCOS overresponder girls - 8 is awesome!

 

[princess_1991]

ladies

Im so sore and Planning on going for a nap while DH cooks tea so this is a quickie

We got 16 eggs
So that's 8 for me and 8 for my lady
They also said DHs sample was excellent

Theyre phoneing me before 2 tomorrow with the fertilisation report

Hope everyone's ok

 

[KristyHart]

Great New Princess. Yeah take it easy

I just had my scan expecting ER date to be wed/thur....BUT, I only have 2 taking off and 3 stragglers so they are pushing me 2 extra days more than last time. My lining is at a better stage than last round though which is good.

Back for another scan Wednesday with possible ER on Friday xx

 

[sarah10380]

Thats great princess!

 

[Mrs. Bear]

Awesome news princess!

kristy - hope your stragglers catch up for retrieval

 

[KristyHart]

I had about 8 follicles that were getting close.. They said they would do another us tomorrow and hopefully be ready to trigger tomorrow for er thursday..I am a little shocked I only had 8.. But 8 is better than none..

Dont be worried about 8 hun. I only have 5 and only 2 of them are close. As they say, it only takes 1

 

[AMPCAT]

Hi,
Do you mind if I join you, sorry it's so late in everyone's journeys. I have read through the whole thread and kind of get where everyone is up to.
I am on my first IVF cycle (ICSI) and on day 6 of stimming. I went today for a scan and they said I have 18 follicles. I am on menopur (2 powders), and they said to increase to 3 from today. Not totally sure why, does anyone know?
Thanks xxx

 

[Mrs. Bear]

Hi AMPCAT :wave:

Not sure why they increased - maybe to get them bigger or help some of the smaller ones catch up

 

[HuskyMomWI]

Princess. Congrats on the ER! That is great that you got 8. You are doing a wonderful thing with egg sharing.

Kristy I hope the last couple catch up.

I had another scan today. Lining is 8.1. They measured 7 follicles ranging from 8.5 to 16.7. He has me on the same dose for 2 more days. I go back Wednesday. He thinks ER will be Friday. He said the 4 that are between 14 and 16 will be good. We are hoping the 3 that are between 8 and 10 catch up by then. I thought that 16 was getting big but he seems ok with it. Yeah! Getting closer!

 

[Mrs. Bear]

Great news 31! 16 isn't big, I've had some at 23-25 before trigger for IUIs. I think my biggest at my last scan for the IVF was 22 or so. Looking good!

 

[babydrms]

I think the worst part was I couldn't even look at DH, and I know he was just as hurt as me but I couldn't take myself out of my own hurt to comfort him too...awful. Blubbering, I was blubbering when I finally told him how guilty it was making me feel and I felt selfish - he was comforting me - and I could barely look at him...turned into full blown anxiety attack, gasping to breathe and all. Would have given my right leg for a Xanax!!! This emotional already - can't wait to see what all the drugs bring -

Try not to feel guilty and beat yourself up. You handled it the only way you knew how to get through a difficult situation. As far as the emotions go, I had a couple of major meltdowns in the days leading up to starting stims. Once things had finally gotten started though I settled back down. I suspect a lot of what brought that on for you was the shock of the announcement combined with all of the stress/excitement leading up to finally getting started with your cycle.

I think you are right about the nerves and just needing to start - I wish they would have called be today...and I wait.

Thanks for your support ladies, i keep crying on and off all day. Bitter disappointment doesnt even come close to describing this, it really is the worst possible outcome, considering with my 1st FET they only thawed one and it was DD. I had become a bit complacent in the thawing process, didnt expect to get stumped here as they were fully formed day 6 blastocysts. Well if we can come up with the $ they are going to book us on for a fresh stim cycle starting next week when AF arrives.DH is so hurt but i cant comfort him im too wrapped up in my own pain which is awful. I actually think a BFN would be better than this

I feel like your right and had every right to have your hopes up. I really hope your funding comes through...

I had about 8 follicles that were getting close.. They said they would do another us tomorrow and hopefully be ready to trigger tomorrow for er thursday..I am a little shocked I only had 8.. But 8 is better than none..

Eight is Great!

ladies

Im so sore and Planning on going for a nap while DH cooks tea so this is a quickie

We got 16 eggs
So that's 8 for me and 8 for my lady
They also said DHs sample was excellent

Theyre phoneing me before 2 tomorrow with the fertilisation report

Hope everyone's ok

Yayee for 16!!! Look forward to hearing about the report! So kick back and relax!

Great New Princess. Yeah take it easy

I just had my scan expecting ER date to be wed/thur....BUT, I only have 2 taking off and 3 stragglers so they are pushing me 2 extra days more than last time. My lining is at a better stage than last round though which is good.

Back for another scan Wednesday with possible ER on Friday xx

Come on lil follies - "I think I can, I think I can!"

Hi,
Do you mind if I join you, sorry it's so late in everyone's journeys. I have read through the whole thread and kind of get where everyone is up to.
I am on my first IVF cycle (ICSI) and on day 6 of stimming. I went today for a scan and they said I have 18 follicles. I am on menopur (2 powders), and they said to increase to 3 from today. Not totally sure why, does anyone know?
Thanks xxx

18 sounds great, We are all on different protocols - I am doing whatever I they tell me!

Princess. Congrats on the ER! That is great that you got 8. You are doing a wonderful thing with egg sharing.

Kristy I hope the last couple catch up.

I had another scan today. Lining is 8.1. They measured 7 follicles ranging from 8.5 to 16.7. He has me on the same dose for 2 more days. I go back Wednesday. He thinks ER will be Friday. He said the 4 that are between 14 and 16 will be good. We are hoping the 3 that are between 8 and 10 catch up by then. I thought that 16 was getting big but he seems ok with it. Yeah! Getting closer!

Yayee for friday ER!

Reading everyone's report is making me soooo jealous! I just want to stab myself with a needle already!!! It is so hard with all of it just sitting in my fridge/dining room -waiting waiting waiting - Have I mention how impatient I am? lol.

 

[princess_1991]

Hi girls!

Embryologist called, we now have 5 lovely one celled zygotes

Will do personals later

 

[HuskyMomWI]

Anybody have spotting close to retrieval?

 

[aem118]

I am headed for another scan! Hopefully follies will be ready for trigger!!

 

[Springy]

Hi girls!

Embryologist called, we now have 5 lovely one celled zygotes

Will do personals later

Great news!!!!!

 

[Springy]

Anybody have spotting close to retrieval?

31 - Maybe post in the IVF successes thread as everyone there has been through IVF and been successful. Definitely call the nurse too, which I'm sure you have done!

 

[aem118]

Congrats princess!! That is great news!!

 

[aem118]

Lead follicle is 20.. Several 19 and some 14 and 15! Lining is 11.. Will trigger tonight at 10 pm for er Thursday at 8! Then transfer next Tuesday!! So excited and nervous..!! Getting real now!!

 

[Arimas]

Thanks for your support ladies, i keep crying on and off all day. Bitter disappointment doesnt even come close to describing this, it really is the worst possible outcome, considering with my 1st FET they only thawed one and it was DD. I had become a bit complacent in the thawing process, didnt expect to get stumped here as they were fully formed day 6 blastocysts. Well if we can come up with the $ they are going to book us on for a fresh stim cycle starting next week when AF arrives.DH is so hurt but i cant comfort him im too wrapped up in my own pain which is awful. I actually think a BFN would be better than this

So sorry to hear about your FET

I hope you can come up with the funding for the next try. It is good to cry it out and go through the emotions, we are all here for you Take some rest and talk to DH, it will be good for both of you to go through this together. Take care