Multiple IVF failures...what now?

[L4hope]

Oh Sandy I'm sorry you're in this position! The only real difference in my successful cycle was I had an endometrial biopsy. I know there was a lot of debate about that in our other thread yesterday, but just because they can't explain why it works yet doesn't mean it doesn't. I hope your fs has a good plan for your next cycle.

 

[Sandy83]

Thanks L4, Yeah there was a bit of a debate but think i will still mention it to my FS and see what they say as I'm sure they will do whatever is best for me.

Do you ladies drink any herbal tea's if so which ones as on the inetrnet there seems to be loads of advice to either do or don't drink them like, Nettle tea & mint tea just don't know what is best xx

 

[septbride]

Hi Sandy! I'm so sorry your recent cycle didn't work. We can all relate to what you're feeling. I tend to think that third cycles are more successful because the doctors know your body by then and have hit on the protocol that is most likely to work for you.

As you'll see from my sig, I had two failed cycles and a natural BFP, so I'm a bit different in terms of what finally worked, but I will say that I had an office endoscopy the week after my period in January (the month after my failed cycle) and then went on vacation and got pregnant. I don't know that there is any evidence that endoscopies can do anything (unlike endometrial biopsies, where there is some evidence of success), but it is the only thing that changed right before I got my BFP. I was also taking high doses of CoQ10 for several months and doing weekly acupuncture (still am), which may have helped.

Wishing you a BFP very soon.

xx

 

[oneof14]

Thanks L4, Yeah there was a bit of a debate but think i will still mention it to my FS and see what they say as I'm sure they will do whatever is best for me.

Do you ladies drink any herbal tea's if so which ones as on the inetrnet there seems to be loads of advice to either do or don't drink them like, Nettle tea & mint tea just don't know what is best xx

I failed to mention that prior to my recent cycle, at the urging of my acupuncturist, I decided to take the herbal tea she prescribed. It was raw tea that I boiled every night and drank everyday. I did that 2 months prior to my cycle. She swears that's why it worked. I too had an endo biopsy, but that was because I did a co-culture program my clinic offered. Which is when they take a endo cells and bloods and use that as the solution for the embryo's after retrieval. Who is to say why the cycle was successful, but those are the things I changed.

 

[michelle01]

Sounds like some good things for you to try Sandy! I agree with what Jess said; the doctors know your body more by round 2 or 3, so they can adjust what is necessary. My FS told me that it does take multiple times for some women unfortunately. And those who fall pg on the first round, they are lucky! Keep us posted!!

Patricia - How are you feeling?

 

[oneof14]

Hey M, I am feeling good, cant complain. Cant wait for my anatomy scan next week. How are you doing?

 

[michelle01]

I am doing pretty good; just getting tired easily now and starting to slow down a little Do you know what your having already; cannot seemt to keep track anymore, sorry. Cannot wait to hear about your scan

 

[oneof14]

Yes, we are having a girl

Not too long for you now. I hope you have a nice, relaxing weekend.

 

[michelle01]

Thanks, you too And that is what I thought, you knew you were having a girl! How exciting!

 

[Sandy83]

Thanks for all the advice ladies and sure I'll have more questions at some point but good luck to you all in your pregnancies xx

 

[L4hope]

Hey Patricia how are things going?

 

[septbride]

I was wondering the same!

 

[oneof14]

Hey Ladies, I am doing good, I go for my 20 week anatomy scan on Thursday. I am super nervous as I don't think I've felt the baby move. I mean I THINK I feel something, but cant be sure. I just pray all is OK. I last went to the Dr. on 6/28 as I was feeling pressure and wanted to get that checked out. I also had a day of bad Braxton Hicks. It was tightening in my belly and got me really nervous, apparently, I was dehydrated and once I started drinking lots of water, I have not felt it since. Everyday is a worry, I cant wait until she is here in my arms, healthy!

How are you ladies?

 

[michelle01]

Hi Patricia! Oh the BH; they are not fun!! Definitely drinking lots of water and laying on your left side helps. Happy 20 weeks! I cannot believe you are half-way there already. Have you picked out a name yet? I had a scare the day before fourth of July; woke up bleeding really bad. I ended up in the hospital for a week, but doing much better now. The doctor said yesterday they will plan around 37 weeks to deliver....so not much longer now. I am excited yet nervous

 

[oneof14]

Michele, wow I am so sorry about the scare, but so so happy all is alright with your LO and OMG, 2 more weeks. So nerve-wracking and exciting at the same time. Are you home now?

We have some names picked out, but nothing definitive yet. I think I need to see her face before we decide.

 

[michelle01]

It was definintely a scary few days of all the meds they gave me to stop the contractions. Finally they had to put me on a magnesuim drip which was just awful! But it did the trick because my contractions were 2-5 minutes apart after I got to the hospital. I am glad all is better now because it was too early for him to come. And yes, EEEEKKKK just 2 weeks, it is all becoming so much more real now. I mean, it is real feeling and seeing the growth, but realizing he will be here soon is another type of scary/exciting

I am home now; on modified bed rest, so I can do things, but not to any extreme and have been working from home since last Wednesday. I could have went on disability, but with my job there was no need for that. What is nice is DS is home with me while I work so I really have spent some quality time with him. He was so freaked out at first when I went to the hospital.

We haven't nailed down a name yet! Glad you have a few to choose from

 

[septbride]

Poor Tyler! Glad you guys get to spend some time together now that you're home.

Patricia, that's so exciting about the 20-week u/s! My experience with feeling movement sounds similar to yours. I thought I was feeling her move but I wasn't sure. So I would say you probably are feeling movement and it just isn't easy to identify yet. Does it feel like fluttering? Mine started as flutters, then progressed to what I called the "fish flop" -- felt like a small fish wriggling around in there. Anyway, good luck with the scan!

 

[oneof14]

just got back from my 20 weeks scan and all looks good (thank God). I asked about the fact that I cant feel much movement and they didn't seem concerned, although last night and today I do feel some.

Question, they want me back in a month for a growth scan, do any of you ladies have to get one of those? They said all is within range w/the baby, but considering my age and this was an IVF conception, they want to check for this at 24 & 28 weeks. I just wanted to know if this is common.

I hope you ladies are doing well, especially the east coast ladies with this heat! Stay hydrated and cool!

 

[michelle01]

YAY for a great scan Patricia! I had a growth scan when they did my 20 week scan but I did go back at 24 weeks for an echo; said this was common for IVF patients. I didn't get any other growth scans until I ended up in the hospital at 33w5d, and at that point, he was 4 pounds 9 ounces. I wish they would have done more scans so enjoy them

 

[septbride]

That's great that your scan went well! I haven't had one since 20 weeks.