Waiting to start IVF in January anyone else?

[CMo]

Now mrs w I heard to cut into 5 and eat a fifth plus the core everyday but for how long and what day post transfer do u start eating it? Xx

 

[amoreamy]

Is anyone having time off after et to relax? Any plans after to try and help things along? I guess my embryo wouldn't even be a blast until Tuesday so the earliest for implantation would be Wednesday. Is resting before then going to make much difference do you think? X

My clinic say do whatever feels right for you in terms of the tww. I figured I have mild to moderate ohss as my ovaries are full of fluid and still huge and painful as well as waves of nausea. It's still limiting my mobility so the rest has been essential for me personally.

I'm waiting on the news tomorrow to see whether either of the 3 cell embies have made it to blast. The embryologist said it wan't very likely but she was happy to give them a chance.

 

[FirstTry]

CMo and Mrs W: I remember reading that selenium helps with implantation. Brazil nuts are the most concentrated source of selenium, but I don't think you should eat too many. I ate one per day with my DS.

 

[lizzie78]

Thanks CMo I haven't the nerve to update my status from tttc yet but the ticker at least saves me googling it 50 times a day as I'm always on here anyway

 

[beneathmywing]

Cmo -- For Italians, the number 13 is a lucky number, so pretend you are Italian! LOL Hope you start to feel better soon and your embabies are doing great.

Aurora -- Feeling better today so far. DH got me Ginger Ale last night and that really seemed to have helped. I can't wait to join the PUPO party!

Star -- WOOO! So excited for you!

Lizzie -- I think you will be fine as well!

Mrs W -- if I have a 3-day transfer on Wednesday I'm going back to work Monday, if it's a 5-day I am going back to work Tuesday, so I have a few days at home. Every doctor has their own opinion on resting/not resting and it making a difference. My previous clinic says 2 days bed rest, my new clinic hasn't said yet so we'll see what they say tomorrow.


AFM -- I am enjoying my needle-free day today. For PIO ladies, what size needles are you using? I am going to ask for a 25 gauge instead of 22 maybe!

 

[Ilovetomatoes]

Cmo, I'm on my tablet and have a hard time copy andpaste. If you google 3 day transfer timeline, you'll find it. Let me know if you can't. I'll try to jump on the laptop later.

Lizzie, yayyy for the ticker.

Aurora, waiting for your ticker

Btw, I agree with Lizzie regarding super dry skin. I've been using Dr. JART moisturizer and that helps. I've aldo starting to use vitamin E oil.

BMW, I use the 22 gauge needle. Honestly, what matter most is DH's technique. Have him practice on an orange. I warmed up the oil by immersing the syringe in warm water and ice my behind. RE said it's ok to do both. I wrapped the syringe tightly with saran wrap, heat up water for 45 seconds, and let it soak for a couple minutes while I ice my butt. Good luck!

Will catch up later. Need food

 

[beneathmywing]

Cmo, I'm on my tablet and have a hard time copy andpaste. If you google 3 day transfer timeline, you'll find it. Let me know if you can't. I'll try to jump on the laptop later.

Lizzie, yayyy for the ticker.

Aurora, waiting for your ticker

Btw, I agree with Lizzie regarding super dry skin. I've been using Dr. JART moisturizer and that helps. I've aldo starting to use vitamin E oil.

BMW, I use the 22 gauge needle. Honestly, what matter most is DH's technique. Have him practice on an orange. I warmed up the oil by immersing the syringe in warm water and ice my behind. RE said it's ok to do both. I wrapped the syringe tightly with saran wrap, heat up water for 45 seconds, and let it soak for a couple minutes while I ice my butt. Good luck!

Will catch up later. Need food

Thanks for the tips!! I heard about warming up the syringe. I ordered a smaller gauge -- 25. My sister did the 25 gauge and she said it was fine. I can tell DH is a little nervous and I am too lol so maybe it being a little thinner will help our nerves! haha


Go get your food girl!!!!!

 

[Mrs W 11]

Stages of 3 Day Transfer
3-DAY TRANSFER:

1dpt ..embryo is growing and developing
2dpt... Embryo is now a blastocyst
3dpt....Blastocyst hatches out of shell on this day
4dpt.. Blastocyst attaches to a site on the uterine lining
5dpt.. Implantation begins,as the blastocyst begins to bury in the lining
6dpt.. Implantation process continues and morula buries deeper in the lining
7dpt.. Morula is completely inmplanted 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

 

[Bumpsparkle]

Star, good luck for transfer 22mrw. Will be thinking of you.

I've got tues (transfer day) til Fri off work and go back on the Mon. Writing lists of things to do to keep me occupied this time rather than being a couch potato! At least 1 short walk a day I reckon.

Oh and I've bought a pineapple...isn't there a dpt that you should stop eating it in case of cramps? c

 

[beneathmywing]

Star, good luck for transfer 22mrw. Will be thinking of you.

I've got tues (transfer day) til Fri off work and go back on the Mon. Writing lists of things to do to keep me occupied this time rather than being a couch potato! At least 1 short walk a day I reckon.

Oh and I've bought a pineapple...isn't there a dpt that you should stop eating it in case of cramps? c

Wooo this is going to be a busy week of transfers!


I know on a regular cycle, you eat the pineapple to 5dpo, not sure when to eat it during an IVF cycle though.

 

[Aurora CHK]

I don't dare have a ticker yet! Should I? I am psychotically terrified of losing this bunny. I think I just feel like all my embabies are doomed, like I can't give them all they need, or that my eggs all contain flaws (even though genetically I test fine as I checked!). That's what recurrent losses do to you I'm so scared of jinxing things Loving Lizzîe's though and the new signature.

 

[FirstTry]

I don't dare have a ticker yet! Should I? I am psychotically terrified of losing this bunny. I think I just feel like all my embabies are doomed, like I can't give them all they need, or that my eggs all contain flaws (even though genetically I test fine as I checked!). That's what recurrent losses do to you I'm so scared of jinxing things Loving Lizzîe's though and the new signature.

Aurora: Even if you are chromosomally normal, my geneticist said that by age 40, 59% of your eggs have chromosomal abnormalities. While I did the PGS because of my chromosome issue, it turned out that 5 of my 6 abnormal embryos had nothing to do with my condition.

Anyway, on a happier note, if you see a heartbeat and normal growth around the 9 week mark, there is a 95% chance of live birth!

How many dpts are you now? When are you getting a scan?

 

[Aurora CHK]

I'm 12 days past 5 day transfer. How do I get a scan?

And any chance that geneticist mentioned the abnormalities rate for 35 year olds?

 

[CMo]

Pineapple wise just read that u start eating it on day of transfer (flesh & core) for 5 days. Think I'll give it a bash!

 

[lizzie78]

Aurora when you call your clinic tomorrow they will book your scan hon. I decided since I'm past my otd I'm going to enjoy it while it lasts, it might be my last chance to have a pregnancy ticker so I'm going to have it while I can good luck for otd tomorrow x

 

[Ilovetomatoes]

Aurora, hope you don't feel pressure of having a ticker with my comment. whenever you are ready! For me, the ticker gives me a relieve whenever I made it through one week without any issue. I understand it's harder when you have experience losts before. so seriously, no pressure . I think you can get a private scan with really reasonable price in UK if I'm not mistaken rather than waiting for your scheduled scan.

First, thanks for that info! I didn't know that. It definitely makes me feel a lot better.

To my pineapple eating ladies, I'm crossing my fingers for you! Make sure you also keep your feet warm and eat hot food..soup is always good.

BMW, even if it hurts there nothing that we could do.

 

[Mrs W 11]

Grrr just typed a long post & lost it, so short & sweet for tonight.

Star good luck tomorrow!!

Cmo I cut into 5 and started today. I figured I'd do a few days, until my egg could be a blast and implanting so another 3 days yet xx

Also ladies, laughter is meant to help so maybe we should share some jokes!!! Mine is long so I'll post tomorrow!! Xx

 

[lizzie78]

Star good luck :happy dance:

Aurora - good luck calling the clinic - quite a milestone

 

[amoreamy]

Beneath and star good luck today!

Aurora, good luck! My clinic book a scan for 7/8 weeks when you confirm a pregnancy so hopefully you'll get one booked today

Beneath very good luck!

Waiting to find out if i have any frosties this morning

Hi to everyone!

 

[Mrs W 11]

Embryo brain, I forgot a few good lucks in my post above!

Beneath hope er goes well and you get lots of eggs from all those lovely follicles.

Aurora good licky with your test & call. Totally understand why you feel nervous to have a ticket yet, you will feel ready soon I'm sure.

Amo fingers crossed for frosties! Why did your Dr say she didn't think it was likely, quality of them or the fact they were 3 cell? Either way hope she's wrong! X