Multiple IVF failures...what now?

[oneof14]

Thank you ladies! Im still concerned about the spotting and cramping I have, but the nurse said that its completely normal. I just hope it goes away! I fear because I had a chemical pregnancy and I just cant take that devastation again! So I know its extremely early to get excited.

 

[michelle01]

OMG OMG OMG....I am soooooo happy for you

This is it, you are PREGNANT!!!! I am soooo excited for you; THIRD TIME IS A CHARM

How many DPT are you? Will you have another beta in 2 days?

 

[septbride]

BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am THRILLED for you! This is amazing news! I know it's hard not to worry this early on, but remember that every hour, every day that little bean gets stronger.

So so happy for you, Patricia!! And boy, did you earn this!

 

[oneof14]

Thank you so much ladies. I am sitting at my desk at work, wanting to run out of here and share my new with the world. LOL, Obv. we are not telling anyone until we are at least 12 wks. I just continue to pray everyday.

Michele, today I am 11dp3dt.

 

[michelle01]

That is a GREAT number for 14DPO! Sounds like you have your sticky bean! You truly deserve this.

 

[oneof14]

I go back on Thursday for another beta. Please bean or beans stick!!!

 

[septbride]

Agreed, that's a good high number for 14dpo!

 

[MoBaby]

Yay! Congrats! Great beta for 14dpo!! So happy for you!!

 

[blessedlife]

Hi ladies, I'm looking for some advice, but first..Oneof14: congrats on your BFP. I understand the caution but I pray this is your time!

I had my first IVF a year ago. I became hyperstimulated and my embryos all had to be frozen. I had nine embryos. The first FET ended in a very early mc. the second time, the clinic called the morning of the transfer to tell us not to come in, none of the three remaining embryos survived the thaw.

Jan '13 we were put on three weeks of bcp to try and keep my estrogen from skyrocketing again. It worked too well, the cycle was cancelled due to poor response.

Here we go again! I am on day five of stims (no bcp beforehand) and after four days my estrogen jumped from 400 to 800. They're worried I will continue to keep climbing.
Here's my question: other than lots of coconut water, is there anything else I can do to keep my estrogen level down???

Thanks so much for the help!

 

[michelle01]

Good luck today one

Blessed - Sorry for what you have been through!!! I wish I could answer your question; I never had that problem, mine seemed to be my E2 never getting high enough. Did they lower your stimming dosage or try different meds to help? I really hope this works this time for you

 

[whattheiveff]

Blessed - I'm like Michelle, I am a slow/low responder so there was never a threat of OHSS. I've heard other ladies say they were told to drink LOTS of gatorade and also eat a lot of protein. Good luck!

Oneof - Good luck today!

 

[septbride]

Blessed, unfortunately I'm no help either, I'm also a low responder. It was a struggle to get my E2 over 1400 for trigger. I've heard that salty foods are good, though -- seems like ladies go for pizza, etc. after ER. Presumably they dial back the meds when you stim so quickly?

Oneof, hoping for a great doubling beta today!!

 

[blessedlife]

Thank you ladies! The clinic said there's nothing I can do but take it easy but they are still planning for a fresh transfer which is definitely our goal. My estrogen is now 1036 and I'm still following the same pattern of rise we'll just have to see. The last few days last time my estrogen went from 1,000 to 6300 in three days. They've lowered my stim meds, fingers crossed!

 

[michelle01]

Hopefully the lowering of the meds will help And they are aware that this has happened in the past, so they can monitor you a little closer. Good luck; let us know how things turn out for you!

 

[oneof14]

Blessed I agree with the other ladies about salty food and water. I've also heard Gatorade is good to drink to avoid OHSS. I hope they find the meds that work for you so your E2 levels don't get too high. Good luck.

AFM, got my levels back, at 13dp3dt hcg 474. She said its a beautiful rise. I go back again on Tuesday for blood and Thursday the u/s. still very nervous, just want them to see what they should next week.

Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

 

[MoBaby]

One that's fantastic!!! Yay!! So happy this is it for you!

 

[michelle01]

WOOHOO one!! That is a fantastic number When I was 13dp5dt (just 2 days past where you are now) my level was at 610, so you are doing great!!! I am so happy for you!! Is your DH excited?

 

[whattheiveff]

Yay Oneof! Great news!

 

[oneof14]

Thanks Michelle, Mo & Whatthe, My DH is super excited but we refuse to discuss it. I just can't believe it's real yet. I seriously don't feel much other than sore boobs. Am I supposed to "feel" anything else? I've been POAS since Tuesday just to be sure.

 

[michelle01]

I had a few weeks were I felt literally nothing! But that is so normal, so don't stress about that, however easier said then done. You are pregnant!! And when you see that next week on the u/s it will become VERY clear then. And then time seems to fly. Enjoy every minute of this; this is your time!!