Waiting to start IVF in January anyone else?

[FirstTry]

Ugh, Mo, I'm so sorry to hear about the sperm issues. I hope the frozen sample works for you. Fingers crossed.

 

[MoBaby]

ILT: backup plan is to freeze the eggs and try for fertilization during fet. if they can't fertilize eggs or we have some left over and get a bfn will would fertilize the remainder in a month or so. We would do a natural cycle. I am really upset over today's outcome. I never imagined dh would have zero sper
. He usually has about 100 per sample.

 

[Ilovetomatoes]

Mo, that sucks. I am sorry to hear that. Hopefully, the frozen sperms are good. FX!

 

[beneathmywing]

Mo -- So sorry to hear this. I really hope the frozen sample does the trick for you!!!!

 

[beneathmywing]

Mo, awesome # on the collection. I do hope they'll find usable sperms. Does the RE has a backup plan?

BMW, it'll be here and before you know it you'll be PUPO too!

Thanks, hun! I hope so

 

[star25]

Great news on the eggs mo, sorry about the sample, thinking positive the frozen samples will be all good for you xx

 

[Jaybo]

Mo - so sorry to hear about DHs sperm sample. How frustrating for you. I really hope you have more luck with the frozen sample. x x

 

[Comfycushions]

Oh mo, so sorry to hear about dh sample. Keeping everything crossed the frozen sample is better and you don't end up delayed.

 

[Comfycushions]

Star, hope af shows up for you soon.

BMW, you're getting there, not much longer to wait!

Jaybo glad you enjoyed going out and it helped take you mind off things.

 

[Mrs W 11]

Oh mo, I'm so sorry about hubby's sperm. Really hoping some of your frostiness make it so you can finish this cycle. At least your eggs are frozen, can you then try again with dhs sperm again in future? I know it must be very hard but try to stay positive, you're not out yet by any means, just a different journey than you expected. Thinking of you.

Beth good luck. Hope it's all gone well!! I've been told the same, they ideally want one good quality day 5 blast. But if they get to day 3 and it looks like there's a chance they might not make it to day 5 they will put both back on day 3. Not long to wait now!!

Comfy that's so exciting, happy triggering!! It's all about to get exciting for you!! How's the pussy cat doing today?

Star yes I think short protocol. I will start 300 of gonal f a day after my baseline scan, then add in cetrotide after a week. Trigger with ovitrelle. Then buserelin shot after transfer and uterogestan pesseries. Does that all sound familiar?

Ilt - hope your house sells quickly. We shouldn't be looking either really but it's good to know what's out there and what areas and types of house we like so we look, but it is hard when we fall in love and can't do anything about it!!!

BMW - hurry up af!!! My clinic believes in lower stims for better quality too, although I'm on the strongest dose due to my low amh.

I'm getting excited! Lots happening on this thread, bring on the bfps!!

 

[Ilovetomatoes]

Hi Ladies, since there are a few of you are on the "TWW" or will be on TWW, I thought this will be fun to read and ease your minds a bit.

For anyone who is having a 3-day transfer, here is the timeline for your embryo(s):
1dpt .. Embryo is growing and developing
2dpt… Embryo is now a blastocyst
3dpt….Blastocyst hatches out of shell
4dpt.. Blastocyst attaches to a site on the uterine lining
5dpt.. Implantation begins,as the blastocyst begins to bury in the lining –> I’m prolly here today!
6dpt.. Implantation process continues and morula buries deeper in the lining
7dpt.. Morula is completely implanted in the lining and has placenta cells & fetal cells
8dpt…Placenta cells begin to secret HCG in the blood
9dpt…More HCG is produced as fetus develops
10dpt…More HCG is produced as fetus develops
11dpt…HCG levels are now high enough to be immediately detected on HPT

For 5 DT:
1dpt….Blastocyst hatches out of shell
2dpt.. Blastocyst attaches to a site on the uterine lining
3dpt.. Implantation begins as the blastocyst begins to bury in the lining
4dpt.. Implantation process continues and morula buries deeper in the lining
5dpt.. Morula is completely inmplanted in the lining and has placenta cells & fetal cells
6dpt…Placenta cells begin to secret HCG in the blood
7dpt…More HCG is produced as fetus develops
8dpt…More HCG is produced as fetus develops
9dpt…HCG levels are now high enough to be immediately detected on HPT

I will have to say that the timeline is pretty accurate .

 

[Aurora CHK]

Oh my goodness. What a few days it has been for everyone. I'm struggling a bit with the stress / emotions - not sure if it's the high dose stims or just that it's REALLY FRICKIN' INTENSE this IVF malarkey but I must say I'm not feeling like I'm coping very well atm. On one hand I feel really guilty that I'm messing it up by not drinking enough water / not sleeping enough / not meditating or 'positive-visualising' enough / not eating well enough - on the other hand I just feel so 'meh, what's the point, your body is cursed, you will never bear a child so nothing you do is worth a damn'. I feel a big jumble of stupid feelings and contradictions like feeling restless and knackered all at once. Eurgh, what is wrong with me ? I need to be all earth-mothery and deservy right now but I feel so idiotic and barren instead. Sorry to be such a downer and to just talk about myself but I feel a bit like I'm losing the plot...

 

[MoBaby]

Hi ladies I got an update... We had 13 injected. They found 13 sperm to use. 5 eggs were immature and 4 eggs were not good quality so they didn't use 9. I'm disappointed that out of 35 follicles I ended up with 13 able to be fertilized but also grateful we have something. Every cycle is something new and to worry about. I seriously hate ivf and this will be the last ivf cycle we ever do.

 

[Ilovetomatoes]

Aurora, sorry you've been feeling crappy. It's hard to find a median where you feel good. The thing with IVF is you always worry...wait...the thing with TTC AND pregnancy is you are always worry about something . I hope you'll feel better tomorrow. Take it day by day

Mo!!! 13 is great!! I know you expected more but 13 is a great number. I am assuming fertilization report is tomorrow?

 

[MoBaby]

Yes around 10am. I'm seriously nervous. We get 75% fertilization usually so hopin for 8-10 fertilized.

 

[Jaybo]

Aw Arora sending hugs your way This process is so hard in every way and then on top our bodies are full of meds that make us completely crazy! Go easy on yourself, I'm sure you're doing everything you can. Hang in there hon.

Mo that's fantastic news they found some sperm. I know the numbers aren't what you hoped for but 13 is a really great number. Hoping they develop well over the next few days. IVF is so hard I'm in awe that you've managed to go through it so many times!

ILT - thanks for posting this timeline. Gosh I'm only 2dp3dt and I'm already going stir crazy!!

 

[Comfycushions]

Mo, that's great that they found some sperm. I'm sorry you didn't get as many embies as you'd hoped but 13 is a really good number.

Aurora, I'm so sorry you're having such a difficult day. I think it's safe to assume it's down to the meds and ivf being a whole help of unfair agonising crap. My counselor told me about a large scale australian study that found there was no difference in success rates between those patients that were optimistic and visualised it working and those that thought it wouldn't. What I'm trying to say is you don't need to be earth mothery and don't be hard on yourself for being upset. This is so hard I think we're entitled to be upset/pissed off etc. I hope you feel better tomorrow.

Mrs w, the cat is still clinging on. I even accompanied her outside earlier so she could enjoy a little sniff about!

I have done my trigger. Also given house a thorough lean and considering drawing up a checklist for DH of how to keep it the way.

 

[beneathmywing]

Aurora -- I am so sorry you're feeling this way!! One day at a time, hun! I really feel like if it's meant to happen nothing you do or don't do will change it! Just trust your body, even though we tend to hate it sometimes!! Hope tomorrow is a better day.

Mo -- 13 is great!!!! Really praying for a great fert report for you.

Comfy -- Yay for trigger!!! I really do believe that cat is a fighter!!!

Jaybo -- Hang in there! I know the tww can feel like ages.

ILT -- What dpt was your bfp again??

 

[Ilovetomatoes]

Jaybo, I kept going back to the timeline during my wait. For me, it definitely helped knowing what the heck was going on inside my body .

Mo, 75% out of 13 is still really good! Can't wait for tomorrow's report.

Comfy, so happy to hear kitty cat is still around. Yaaayy...more time to spoil kitty cat . 36 more hours till retrieval!

OMG! I am so excited that there are so many ladies here are getting ready to transfer or gearing up toward their own IVF process . Good luck everyone!!! Positive thinking and, if you need a little boost, we are here . I am your cheerleader .

 

[MoBaby]

I just wish I would have fought to be on the same dose of meds I was on last cycle. I was cut down on meds (making me spend $1000 on meds I didnt even need!) and I feel like my eggs suffered. If I would have been more assertive I feel like I could have had more eggs to work with BUT it is what it is and I am happy with the 13 we have for now. There is just something in me that wants this to go the best way possible because we have this shot for baby #2 and if it doesnt work then our journey is over and that is a very sad thought to me. I hate being forced to end something you want to keep going. I hate we all have to deal with infertility. Everyone should be given their dreams and be allowed to have children. It just makes me so mad there are people in this world that do not want kids, that do drugs, that abuse their children and they never really wanted them in the first place.

Comfy: How many do they think you will get?

Aurora: sorry you are feeling the way you are. this IVF cucle stuff really brings us down. I hate how emotional this is.