Multiple IVF failures...what now?

[whattheiveff]

Mo - so glad you have a plan to move forward and itvdo

 

[whattheiveff]

Sorry, let's try this again!

So glad you have a plan and that your doctor doesn't think anything is seriously wrong. Hopefully this natural FET will be it!

 

[MoBaby]

But bad thing is he doesn't know what's wrong . Maybe all the artificial hormones are why.. Who knows??

 

[whattheiveff]

Hi ladies, how is everyone doing?

AFM, today is day 4 of stims. I've felt some pressure in my right ovary yesterday and today which is pretty typical for me. Old lefty is always late to the party if he decides to show up at all. Anyway, I'm trying to relax as much as possible with this cycle, however the weather is putting a wrench in my plan. I'm supposed to go in for my first estradiol check on Saturday and if my estradiol is over 300 then I'd start ganirilex. However, Boston is suppsosed to get a blizzard on Friday night/Saturday morning so the nurse just called to move my appointment to Sunday morning where they'll do an estradiol check and an ultrasound. She said doing a check tomorrow would be too early. This makes me nervous because if I'm not getting checked until Sunday, I'm worried I'll have a runaway lead follicle that could screw everything up. The nurse said that 1 day wouldn't make a difference, but given how quickly estradiol can rise, I disagree. Anyway, I guess there isn't anything to be done about it, I just wanted to vent.

 

[septbride]

Hiya,

Yeah this blizzard sounds nuts. We were planning on going to the Cape for my husband's birthday, but that ain't happening! I'm sorry you're stressing about the estradiol check. I had something similar happen during my last cycle. I forget what holiday it was (maybe Thanksgiving?) but for some reason one of my estradiol checks was pushed back a day. I was a bit nervous about it, but nothing was affected, probably because I stim so g-d slowly anyway. But I'd be surprised if BWH is totally closing the lab because of snow...maybe you could ask if you can come anyway? If you're able to drive in, surely they can jab you?

Nothing exciting happening on my end. Still waiting on AF and trying to figure out what to do for husband's birthday now that our weekend plans have changed. I hope there are still good dinner options left on the supermarket shelves!

 

[whattheiveff]

Sept - Good to know this happened to you last time. I'm sure everything will be fine. I've finally come to terms with the fact that this medication makes me loopy and worry more than I usually would. BWH isn't closing, but I'm sure they'll be very short staffed and taking my blood for a day 6 check won't be high on their priority list. Apparently they have a bunch of retrievals so they're trying to move around anyone that they can. I'm sorry the storm is ruining your husband's birthday! Hopefully they're making a mountain out of a molehill and you'll be able to go out and celebrate on Saturday.

 

[septbride]

Oh man, I would be stressing if I had a retrieval on Saturday morning! You're right, everything will be fine. And we can't overestimate how much these meds affect us.

Thanks re hubby's birthday. Luckily our big plan for the Cape was to stay in and make a big dinner, so we'll be doing just that...in Boston.

 

[L4hope]

I can understand your worry, everything makes is worry right?! Let's definitely blame that on the meds! But it's exciting that things are moving along! And OMG could you imagine how you would be freaking the F out if you had retrieval or transfer! Poor girls!!

Btw can you send some damn snow my way and quit hoarding it all! I think we've had two inches at most. I just want one big storm..when I don't have to go into the clinic for ER, ET, or any other monitoring!

 

[oneof14]

How are you lovely ladies doing today?

Whathe, I'd be stressing too, but as your nurse said, I dont think 1 day will make a difference. This storm would stress me so much going through stims, ER or ET.

L4, wow, tomorrow is your FET!! so exciting.

AFM, nothing to report. Got my protocol, I guess it the short one. just start stimming on day 2 with gonal-f and menapur and add the ganerlix. no more lovonex, went to hematologist and she doenst think its beneficial. So, my dr. decided on baby asprin instead.

Really hoping the change in protocol, Dr & Lab get me great results, with possible frosties.

 

[septbride]

L4, yeah let me see what we can do about the snow. I think we'll have about an extra foot or so to send your way. Sending you big hugs for tomorrow. Everything will go perfectly!

Oneof, it must feel good to get your marching orders. New protocol, new doc, new lab...bring on the BFP!

 

[L4hope]

Thanks for the well wishes ladies! Is there such a thing as fourth time's a charm? Thats what im shooting for anyways!

Oneof, hoping these changes are just what you need! It feels good to have a plan in place and know what's coming next.

Sept, maybe you can just go ahead an make the drive down here, bring the snow with you, and then you can hang out eating grilled chicken and watching comedies! Then you won't have to worry about cooking bday dinner!

 

[Lucie73821]

Hi ladies! Is it bad to admit I'm jealous of you all expecting snow? It's in the 80s here and I'd love for a good snow storm! I'm originally from Michigan, and I lived on the shore of Lake Superior for 7 years, so I'm used to snow.

Nothing new here. Still waiting on AF. I had another beta today, but my dr's office nerver called with my number. I will call them in the morning and ask. I also want to ask when AF should be here. I'm assuming it won't arrive until my number reaches 0, but I forgot to ask at my apt Tuesday.

Hope you all are well!

 

[whattheiveff]

L4 - Good luck today! Thinking of you!

Oneof - You'll be starting up again before you know it! I'm really interested to hear how your experience with Dr. Davis goes. I think I mentioned I have an appointment with him on March 18 in case this cycle doesn't work.

All - I'm not feeling much pressure in my ovaries anymore, so of course I'm thinking my response isn't what it should be. I'm worried the all menopur protocol was not the best choice. Ugh.

 

[oneof14]

Whatthe, you did mention you want to see him, but didnt mention a date. So far, I love him. I sent him an email with questions and he quickly responded. I feel so far, the process has been fine. I hope this cycle is it for you and your dont need to see Dr. Davis.

Hows the snow over there? We havent had any yet, just rain so far. Stay Safe!

Dont worry about the pressure and response, I never felt pressure, and each cycle I had 8 eggs. No a whole lot, but not a little.

Lucie, how you holding up? I hope your beta goes back to 0 quickly, so you can start your FET cycle.

L4, good luck today, I am thinking about you!

 

[septbride]

Hi ladies!

Whatthe, you were so smart to make an appt with Dr. Davis before starting this cycle! Here's hoping you don't need it. Like I said on the other thread, hopefully the pressure will kick in soon. You have produced eggs in both your previous cycles, so here's hoping this one will be the same or better. It's so hard waiting to see what's going on.

Lucie, hope you're feeling alright!

All, the snow in Boston is no joke! It finally stopped in the last hour. We're going out for a walk pretty soon to see how it is. Oneof, hope all is well in NYC.

L4, hope everything went great yesterday and you're kicking back!

 

[oneof14]

Sept, I haven't been out yet but DH shoveled and said we got a little less than a foot. Going to head out soon and see the damage!

L4 how did everything go.

 

[L4hope]

I'm soo jealous of your snow ladies! We didn't even get an inch.

Transfer went very well. Doc was very pleased with my blasts. Said they were already expanding and looking excellent. Just wrapping up my 24 hour bed rest so now it's just hoping and praying the little guys are digging in for the long haul!

 

[oneof14]

Yay L4 relax and let those embies get all snuggled in.

 

[whattheiveff]

L4 - congrats on an awesome transfer! hopefully they're snuggling in for the long hall!

All - I went in yesterday morning for B/W and U/S. It was day 7 of stimming and my estradiol was only 331. Also, my clinic only measures follicles over 10mm and they said I had 2 small ones on the left and several "unmeasurable" follicles on the right. I'm kind of discouraged by these numbers, although I've read that the EPP protocol is a "slow burn." Does anyone have any experience with this? I start Ganirilex tomorrow morning and go back again on Wednesday.

 

[oneof14]

Whatthe, when I was on the EPP I was very slow to respond and my E2 levels didnt go up until CD13. They ended up cancelling that cycle on me because my follice sizes were all over the place.

What did your dr say? He (s)he concerned about your progress?