Multiple IVF failures...what now?

[oneof14]

Whatthe, shots went fine thanks for asking, I've never had to take gonal-f before, so I hope we did it correctly. Hubby is feeling better thank God, no fever since yesterday afternoon.

How are you doing? 5 more days, I have everthing crossed for you!!!

 

[whattheiveff]

I always liked the Gonal F....I enjoy the clicking. Haha. I will be SHOCKED if I even make it to beta, but thanks so much for your well wishes, I certainly need them!

 

[oneof14]

I can never wait for beta date, I've always had to be prepared for whatever. Maybe this time around, I will!

 

[whattheiveff]

Hi ladies, I took an HPT yesterday and it was negative so I was able to go in for beta today. Negative as expected. I guess my next step is meeting with Dr. Davis on March 18 and also starting the adoption process. After 3 fresh IVFs, I find it very hard to believe that my body can get pregnant. Its so discouraging, especially because I'm totally open to DE and would prefer it over adoption, but I just need some sort of certainty and DE can't provide that. Feeling pretty sad.

 

[oneof14]

Whatthe, I am so so sorry! Dr. Davis is awesome and I am sure he will give you a protocol that works for you. Its not easy to go through this.

 

[L4hope]

I'm so sorry Whatthe This process is so hard and can be very discouraging. I hope that your doctor can give you some answers and hope for what's next. Maybe you need a different protocol or maybe de will be a good option for you. Don't count yourself out yet! See what your doctor says. I know nothing will make you feel better right now but we are thinking of you and I still have hope for you!

 

[whattheiveff]

Thanks ladies.

Oneof - Do you know if Cornell uses embryoscope in their lab? The main reason I want to use a different clinic is to see if my embryos do better with a more cutting edge lab. Also, I know its an amazing clinic, but I was surprised that their SART success rates are in the 44% range for women under 35. Did Dr. Davis talk at all about that? I'm just getting nervous about the reality of cycling out of town and want to make sure its the right decision.

 

[oneof14]

I promised myself that I would take everyday as they come while stimming. However, today, after 4 days of stims, I had a u/s that showed l. 11 and r. 10 with 4 or 5 smaller follices (he didnt give me measurements). Now, I know its early, but I am so concerned about the lead follices. Someone please help shed some light.

 

[oneof14]

Thanks ladies.

Oneof - Do you know if Cornell uses embryoscope in their lab? The main reason I want to use a different clinic is to see if my embryos do better with a more cutting edge lab. Also, I know its an amazing clinic, but I was surprised that their SART success rates are in the 44% range for women under 35. Did Dr. Davis talk at all about that? I'm just getting nervous about the reality of cycling out of town and want to make sure its the right decision.

Not sure what they use in their lab, but I will ask my nurse when she calls today. Dr. Davis didnt really discuss his success rats, I suppose because I never asked. Totally understand your being nervous and I believe Dr. Davis does phone consultations, that might me easier for you instead of traveling initially to NYC and see what he has to say.

I really didnt do my due diligence, other than what I've read about Cornell in general and everything I've read was positive.

 

[septbride]

So sorry, Whatthe. The whole thing stinks. A new lab could change everything and Dr. Davis certainly sounds like the guy to see.

 

[septbride]

Oneof, do you mean you have 11 follicles on one side and 10 on the other?! That's amazing. I'm not totally sure about the lead follicles but in my cycles I had some that were bigger and it wasn't a problem.

 

[oneof14]

Sorry, I should have clarified. I have 2 dominate follices one @ 11 and 1 @ 10 and 5 or 6 smaller. I am concerned that the smaller ones wont catch up. Dr. Davis didnt seem concerned and obv. we have to wait for my b/w to come back. PLEASE STOP STRESSING PATRICIA.

 

[L4hope]

What you said Patricia, no need to stress! If your doc isn't concerned than you shouldn't be either. They have time to catch up and be ready to go for ER.

Jess when is your ultrasound? Hope it all goes well and you see a beautiful little heartbeat in there!

 

[septbride]

Oh, sorry oneof...I guess I should have realized that since you're on Day 4 of stims! That's good that Dr. Davis isn't concerned. Like Lauren says, you have time for things to even out.

Thanks, L4! My u/s is at 2:45. It was at 12:45 but they pushed me back, doh! Anyway, not long now. When is your next checkup?

 

[oneof14]

OMG. Sept so excited for your u/s today.

 

[L4hope]

How dare they push you back!! I can't wait to hear how things go. My next appt is Friday so ill be wishing the week away.

 

[oneof14]

Lauren & Jess, how are you feeling?

 

[L4hope]

Thanks for asking Patricia. I'm feeling nervous and anxious but trying to take deep breaths and be as calm as I can. I'm just ready to see a heartbeat. I've made it thus far once before but the little one had a low heartbeat that disappeared the following week. So this part is just really nerve wracking hoping that this time ill have a good strong heartbeat. And of course I really feel pretty normal which naturally makes me more nervous. Other than my boobs being a little sore and kinda tired, I don't feel any different. I guess with infertility and loss it just changes everything even during pregnancy. No more blissful ignorance!

 

[oneof14]

Lauren, I understand your concern and it so hard to be positive because of past dissapointment. But, I feel this is your take home baby!!

 

[septbride]

Patricia, how did today's blood work look? Hope everything is moving along nicely.

I feel pretty good, thanks for asking! Tired and nauseous (I had vanilla pudding for dinner), but extremely relieved that the u/s shows things are on track.

Lauren, not long now until you'll see a heartbeat. All these different periods of waiting are so nerve-wracking.