12/28/2010 7:58 AM
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Hooray for last day of BCPs. I am SO excited to be done with those. Now we wait on my period to begin and then we have our baseline appointment and get started on the lupron and stims. I do start my baby asprin and vitamin E tonight though but at least its not more BCPs LOL. Hope everyone is doing good I will update after my baseline
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12/27/2010 1:41 PM
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welcome Chell - we all know how emotionally and financially draining this process can be and you are in a great place for support - I am similar to you in that after 3 years ttc I went through IUI last April - that resulted in an ectopic pregnancy - I then had a laparoscopy and both my tubes were found to be blocked and unusable so they were removed. So IVF became our only option - we had our first attempt at IVF October 1st and I am now 12 weeks pregnant - keep your hope alive throughout - our cycle was a rollercoaster as i didn't respond well to the stims so it was nearly cancelled twice! but it really can work - the best of luck to you - just breathe and take things a day at a time xx
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12/27/2010 7:53 AM
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Chell- Nice to meet you. I too will start my Lupron shots this coming up weekend or early next week. I am doing micro lupron so I will also begin stimming next week too. But great to have cycle buddies. This will be my 2nd fresh IVF ( i also did an FET ) so the shots do get easier is all i can say.
Best of luck to you.
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12/26/2010 6:00 PM
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Hello Everyone,
I am new to the IVF family but have had an IUI last Nov. I was pregnant and miscarried on MLK Holiday (Jan 15 '10). My specialist found out that I had 8 fibroids that were the size of softball. They caused me to miscarry. I had surgery the Monday after Easter to have them removed. However, as a resylt I know have tissue damage to both of my tubes. The fibroids were right at the entrance of my tubes. Now we are getting ready to try it again this time with and IVF. I am going to be 40 in Jan. So this may just be our last chance and try. We are paying for this out of our pockets. After we are finished this time won't have any money left. I have already began taking BP and pre-nat vitamins. I start my Lupron shots this weekend. I am gald to be among people who know what it feels like. I have a fear of needles so it will take the strength of a mustdard seed but I am up for the challenge. Wish us luck and I wish all of you the same and will keep you in my prayers.
Chell
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12/25/2010 12:28 AM
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Merry Christmas to All!
Best wishes for the Best New Year to come and keep all those babies healthy and happy expecting mamma's!!
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12/24/2010 8:07 PM
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Happy Christmas and Happy New Year everyone - wishing that 2011 is the year that brings babies to all of us x x
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12/23/2010 6:01 PM
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Hello Trying, i'm so happy for you! ICSI is not the same as assisted hatching - AH is when, after the embryo has fertilized, just before they do the transfer, they scrape off a tiny bit off the outside of the egg - this helps the egg to release some cells which enable it to implant. I hadn't heard this process increased chances of the egg splitting, but I can see the logic!
afm - I just had my 12 week ultrasound - the baby is doing really well - we saw it move again and we saw its hand and all the fingers!! I'm amazed to have made it this far and I'm starting to believe this is really happening. We have wanted it for so very long. thank you all so much for your support xx
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12/23/2010 10:13 AM
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Hi everyone, I still haven't really grasped the thought of triplets but I'm getting really excited! I have to see special doctors now and have to have a c section. it makes it all a little more scary. I'm just hoping everything goes well and we have three happy healthy babies.
To answer your questions, we went for an early ultra sound at 5 weeks and there were two yolk sacs (?). It's so early it really just looked like two black holes. Then when we went back for a 7 week ultra sound and they could see a lot more. You could actually see the babies and there were three!! Two were in one sac and one in the other. So two are going to be identical.
Someone mentioned assisted hatching. I'm not sure what that is. We did do ICSI with IVF. Is that the same thing? The doctor said the egg splitting has nothing to do with any of the fertility drugs or IVF but now I'm interested if ICSI can make the splitting happen any easier. hmm.
I'm extremely excited and my DH and I have been wanting a baby for a long long time. I have to say since we've told people they have all asked..."did you do fertility treatments?", "are you going to have a reality show?", "don't turn into octo mom." I don't know if it's my hormones but I think that is soooo rude! Why do people think I want to share all our fertility problems with them? Why do they even care? I don't want to feel like a freak show. arrrgggg. some people. I need to just focus on being happy and forget about everyone else.
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12/22/2010 9:04 AM
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IVFmom and Trying - A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the both of you!! Wow! Triplets and twins, that is so wonderful. Looks like you will have your hands full but it will be so rewarding at the same time, I'm sure. You are both so blessed.
Nwells - glad to hear you are hanging in there. Sending positive vibes that the next cycle brings great success to you.
So AFM, I POAS last Wed and it was negative (I thought I was expecting AF Friday)... well FRI goes by, no AF... Sat goes by, no AF, Sun goes by, no AF. At this point I'm thinking I need to take another test... but come Monday, AF showed up... phooey... I just don't like her right now... I thought there was a slight chance my DH and I were successfuly the old fashioned way... Well, here's to trying again this upcoming month.
Baby dust to all. Catch ya later, back to work.
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12/22/2010 7:50 AM
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Ladies,
Thank you, it is always good to hear from you all and know that you are there, I am doing better, seeing my parents wasn't as bad as I thought. They just hugged me and didn't say anything. My mom isn't too happy that I am going on Lupron again for two months, she is a nurse and hates the fact of me using chemicals to put my body into menopause again, she is concerned of cancer. Which I am too, and my husband asked my RE that as well, he is worried about every thing I am putting in my body and my RE said that there are many women who have done IVF and such and there is no proof at that it leads to cancer. My Aunt Marsh had estrogen influenced (not the word I am look for but you know what I mean) cancer and she said it was from being on the pill for over 20+ years. So I don't know. It worked the first time, I have to give it another shot right!!!!
I am def going to talk to my RE about the Blood thing, but I have had a ton of blood work, we had intensive genetic testing done, and nothing has shown that I have it- but it doesn't hurt to ask because sometimes if they are not looking for it, they miss it!!!! I had a dream the other night that my baby wasn't getting enough blood, it was crazy. Well I have a ton of work to do and a few more stops to make for gifts. I will touch base with everyone tomorrow- have a good day!!!1
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12/21/2010 8:30 PM
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NWells - hello - i've been thinking about you a lot - I was sorry that you had a tough week last week. It's very interesting to hear what your RE said - good to get the clotting disorder checked to cover all bases - and how wonderful but also how very sad at the same time to know that lil bean was a boy - that made me cry - I hope seeing your parents will be a great thing for you, i'm sure it will be very emotional - I have so much hope for your next cycle xx
trying - wow! three is amazing - what an unexpected suprise/shock/miracle!! it must be a little scary! we'll be praying your pregnancy goes very smoothly!
IVFMomtotwo - congrats as well - how wonderful to have two more! I have to say - if everything goes well with my current pregnancy, we will be planning to try for a sibling and i have a little fantasy about twins! (i always wanted 3!) keep us posted!
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12/21/2010 3:04 PM
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NWELLS, I think of you often and know how hard it is to get through the loss of your baby, Ive been there 4 times.. I could give you tons of advice but you can only heal at your own pace. I hope that you do bring up the clotting issue to your RE.... I was unaware of any problems until I had full genetic blood testing after my 2nd miscarriage. Turns out I tested positive for MTHFR and homozygous (s/p)... basically it means I can not process or breakdown vitamin B and my body does not absorb folic acid. My doctor put me on baby aspirin and 5 months later I got pregnant with my 1st son, that lil monster is 4 1/2 now.
When I started IVF, my RE looked at my blood work and records and instantly put me on Lovenox. I was on the Lovenox from the time of transfer to the day I delivered my 2nd son who just turned a year....
Go to the pharmacy, buy a bottle of St. Joseph's baby asprin (the chewable onces are actually tasty) and take one a day... Cant hurt you, actually its good for your heart..
Good Luck to you...
PS.. KRISMN, Im so excited for you, I remember when you miscarried over a year ago, we had the same beta numbers and I was soooo pulling for you... Im happy to see your post!!!!
And congrats to all of the BIG news bearers, crazy....
Good Wishes to all of you ladies!!!
Tiffany
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12/21/2010 12:13 PM
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Trying- AHHHHH!!! Your numbers where so high I knew there was more then one in there!!!! that is AWESOME what I wouldn't give to have that happen- Triplets you know at this point i would take it in a heart beat!!!! OMG that is AWESOME!!!! You must be so thrilled guess it was meant to be for sure!!!
Ivfmomof2- YUP break out that minivan baby!!! HAHA!!! Awesome!!! The Holiday season is giving out wonderful miracles this year!!!! I am shooting for one next year!!!!
Krism- can't wait to hear- healthy, baby!!!!
Snowie- wonderful that you are moving forward
As for me, my RE called me on Friday night, all tissue came back normal no issues, she can't explain what happened, it was just one of those things, however the whole blood clotting thing is making me wonder- so I am going to ask about that on Jan 2nd when I go for my meeting. I am basically waiting for a period then I am going to do the Lupron shot again for Two months, which will put us starting an IVF cycle at the end of Feb beginning of March. AND she asked if I wanted to know what lil Bean was- for my last bit of closure, I said I wanted to know, Lil bean was a boy. I will have to deal with it one more time tonight, my parents haven't seen me since Thanksgiving when I was preg. They had a really hard time with it, my mom especially, so we really haven't talked about it but seeing them and hugging them tonight will bring us to tears I am sure !!!! GOD I am tearing now just thinking about it!!!
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12/20/2010 6:52 PM
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Oh my, after reading about the triplets & another set of twins... I must say the anticipation for my next weeks's ultrasound is killing me! My 14 yr old daughter wants twins, my 14 yr old stepson wants "a boy", and my husband wants ONE. Tough crowd to please! I, of course, want whatever is in there to be healthy!! I love the "it's a minivan for me" comment! My husband keeps talking about how he wants a new Tahoe & I "won't let him" get one...but I'm kinda holding out, cause if it's twins for us, I DO need to get a minivan! LOL Still dealing with feeling pukey, but I get more nervous when I'm not.
So, I'm curious about w/the triplets, you just had ultrasound last week and at that time it was only twins? So one split in the last week? Is that what happened? I'm just curious.... I'm sure you are absolutely freaking out, as I would be, but god doesn't give you what you can't handle! What a miracle!
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12/20/2010 6:49 PM
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Congrats Snowie and praying for you that this works best of luck with your protocal.
That is great news and congrats trying and ivfmom.
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12/20/2010 3:38 PM
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Congrats trying and ivfmom!!!!! GREAT news!!
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12/20/2010 2:53 PM
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Hi Everyone!
It's twins for us!! Crazy!! 7 week sono today and both are measuring exactly the same with goos strong heartbeats at 120bpm Crazyness!! Have a Merry Christmas!
Trying!! OMG!! That is amazing news! You will be just fine -- I promise!! Best of luck!! Keep in touch!
Next sono scheduled for 1/10, can't wait to see the progress I guess it's a minivan for me LOL (3year old, 2 year old and twins due on Aug 9th--eeek!)
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12/20/2010 2:29 PM
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Trying...OMG!!!!!! That is crazy and exciting... Dont panick, you can do this, it will take everything you've got, but it is a true blessing... My girlfriend who did IVF has triplets, they are 2 know (all boys), it seems crazy at times, but she wouldnt have it any other way! Im so excited for you.... I lurk everyday on the boards and love to see stories like yours.... Congrats.....
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12/20/2010 2:25 PM
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Trying- Oh my what a surprise. I am kinda scared of that exact thing happening. Did you do assited hatching. I have heard there is a bigger risk with assisted hatching of the egg splitting. Our first IVF we only put one back b/c we were not sure we could handle twins and then we lost it due to a blighted ovum m/c . So with our FET we put two back but it turned out a chemical. So this time we are set to do 2 fresh and prepared to get twins if that is what happens but not sure I could handle triplets LOL. I guess if thats what we get blessed with then that is what happens and we will make it work. What was your DH's reaction?
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12/20/2010 2:18 PM
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Hi everyone, I had my 7 week sono today and found out one of the eggs split...so, i'm not just having twins but TRIPLETS! (two identicals and one other one) I'm completely in shock and don't know what to do/think/say anything. It's crazy!! That's the last thing I thought I would find out today. They said it has nothing to do with IVF or any of the fertility drugs I took. It just randomly happened.
We did hear all three healthy heartbeats. They were all around 130 bpms...which is great and they all measured well too. I'm still in shock. We only transferred two eggs so this is insane.
Ivfmomtotwo: how did you're visit go?
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12/20/2010 9:41 AM
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IVFmom- I will talk to my doctor maybe I misunderstood his instructions. Thanks for your concern and advice. I dotn know anything about this bc this part is all new to me so I will take any help I can get. Good luck on your ultrasound today.
Praying- I am glad I will have some company in the horrible 2ww. Praying for 2011 babies for both of us.
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12/20/2010 8:13 AM
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IVFMOM - Good luck on your first sono today!!
Snowie - Congrats on getting your schedule, praying that everything works and this will be the one that gives you a bundle of joy. We will be on part of our 2ww together. I am scheduled for FET on January 26th. I am praying that we both have success, and that next Christmas we can be holding babies in our arms! Good Luck!!
Merry Christmas to everyone, and God Bless You all!!
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12/19/2010 12:28 AM
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Snowie: Congrats on getting the greenlight for your next cycle. I noticed that you mentioned that you had a blood clotting issue come up and would be pu on heparin. I also have a blood clotting disorder (caused 6 miscarriages before they found it) Leiden Factor V. I saw that your RE is only telling you to be on the heparin for the first 8 weeks, but I STRONGLY advise you seek the consult of a perinatologist, with both of my last successful pregnancies and this current one I am on heparin injections twice a day for the entire pregnancy and post partum. It gets even more crucial to be on it as the pregnancy progresses and bloodflow increases. Not to freak you out, but it was the key element to my healthy and successful pregnancies Good Luck!!
Anxiously awaiting my 1st sono this monday the 20th!!
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12/17/2010 8:48 PM
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Ok girls i got my schedule. I take my last bcp 12/28 and then once i start my period i will go in for my baseline. Cd3 i start micro lupron 2x a day. CD5 start Gonal F 225 x1 a day. Stim 9- 12 days with ER around 1/15-1/18 and ET 3 days later.
Also my m/c blood work came bck with mild clotting disorder so i will also be taking heparin after ER until 8 weeks preggers. that explains my other losses hopefully and now we WILL be successful :0).
Hope my baby(ies) like country b/c i will be about 7 or 8 weeks pregnant if all goes right when its time for the concert. Hooray so excited
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12/17/2010 5:46 PM
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ladies i was stuck in traffic so i couldn't make it there by 345 and my RE had a meeting so my apt was moved to jan 3rd- she is suppose to call later
Also is there anyone on this forum who's parents are building a house in Greenwood SC?
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12/17/2010 1:18 PM
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hello all
I know I haven't written but I have been reading, It was an emotional week, Wed was supposed to be my 10 + week ultra sound with my obgyn, well I was fine not thinking of anything until I got the reminder on my phone, I thought I deleted it, but I guess I didn't, instead it was in there twice, so I ended up a little down. So I have been reading and feeling so happy for all of you and just keeping to myself. Tcr you must be so happy, reading your post the other day I started to cry, that is such a miracle, and it is so hard to think I would be at that same place too!!! But I love reading your updates. TO all the others who are pg too, awesome I loved feeling sick because I knew why, I actually wanted to be more sick then what I was, I wanted morning sickness so bad, crazy huh yeah it is a great thing- and your chest hurting, and the weight, the having to get up an pee at night, what I wouldn't give to have that again, so love every minute of it!!! I am praying that I will be there again in a few months!!!!
Well today is my appointment with my RE we go and find out if they can tell us anything as to why it happened and then where do we go from here. I will update everyone probably later on tomorrow!
Kris- um hi if we could have a bet going I would say twins for sure!!!! what a number!!!
Snowie- our DH is awesome- George Strait, Reba and Lee Ann Womack- I am so jealous holy crap that is going to be the most amazing show ever!!! I love Reba her show is so good and cracks me up, and I am getting more and more into George. I wanted to go see Toby Keith but my husband doesn't take hints very well- so he is now sold out!!!
well ladies I have a few more students to meet with take care
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12/15/2010 7:45 PM
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Hi everyone. I just caught up on all the news on here. I haven't checked the forum for quite a few days. Lots of activity to catch up on. I haven't been in the best place the last few days. Very bummed about all this fertility stuff. And to top it off, my DH and I tried the natural way this past month and I POAS this morning and got a damn negative!! UHG! I just want to tell my husband I'm going to do IUI with donor sperm and let that be that. But I know I cannot do that...he has to be on board... and I find mysefl with that outstanding question... what to do next...
Congratulations to all with BFPs! It's so wonderful! And though you may feel nauseous, feel like you are going to barf 24/7, it is such a wonderful feeling because you know what you are going to have in the end... a baby :o) or TWO from what I've read here.
Good luck to those cycling.
And to those of you who have lost, I feel for you. Hang in there. Keep pushing towards your dreams.
Nwells - I hope you are feeling better and moving forward.
Have a good night sisters!
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12/14/2010 11:00 AM
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Hello there! Well I'm doing well after my D & C. I had no problems and I didn't even cramp or had any discharge, so I think this is a good thing. Just a bit anxious on starting again, but I know I have to wait a bit. I so excited for you tcr21. Keep us posted!!! NWells hope things are going well. I still get a bit sad at times, but I know as time goes by things will get easier. Just looking to the new year and thinking positive. I want to welcome all the new mom's to be and send you lots of "baby dust".
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12/13/2010 6:06 PM
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Congrats Kris!!! Thats a great BETA!!
AFM- I decided to not have the hysteroscopy done b/c we cant get it covered by insurance and cant afford the extra 1400 dollars. So we have an appointment on Friday to go over the calendar and meds and do our trial transfer. So then we will be on our way. We will have baseline sometime the first week of Jan or so. And then jump into stims bc we are doing micro lupron it will be a much faster process.
Luck and love to all
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12/13/2010 4:24 PM
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Krismn - that's a great beta - i'm so pleased for you! People do say the most frustrating things and it's really hard sometimes not to be bothered by it!! My Step mom has really upset me a few times during this process - Unless someone has been through this it's harder for them to understand i think! I will look forward to hearing news of your ultrasound - such good news!
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12/13/2010 2:25 PM
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So my 4th beta this morning was 6465. I go in on 12/29 for the ultrsound. Not a fun morning, my in-sensitive mother-in-law commented to me last night that "she's praying there's only 1 in there". I keep thinking to myself...what if there's 2, are you praying that 1 doesn't make it then?! Maybe it's my hormones right now, but I am SO SO bothered by her saying that!
I'm so excited and I have waited for this for so long. I cannot let her bring me down!
Hope everyone is having a good day. Oh by the way, we got 21.5 inches of snow here on Saturday! -8 below w/ -23 below wind chill this morning too! Why do I live in MN?
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12/10/2010 6:46 PM
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Trying 1 -- congrats! that is sooo awesome! I am thinking twins right now...but the sono will tell - It freaks me out a little if it is twins just because my second preganncy with my son started of as twins and I liost one at 15 weeks...totally don't want to go through that again....nerve racking!!
Upadate me after your sono on the 20th & I'll do the same
Congrats to the other lady in the same situation--- it's great to have people inexactly the same place as you! I am so happy for all of you! And good luck to those of you who are trying again! --it's all worth it!
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12/10/2010 4:32 PM
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Also, I haven't had any spotting or bleeding whatsoever... just shows how different each of our situations can be. : )
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12/10/2010 4:27 PM
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This is cool, I think I'm like a day behind trying & ivfmom, so maybe I'll get to have an ultrasound on 12/21?! Guess I won't know until after Monday's beta, not sure why he needs to do another one. I thought my #'s were good. But I'm definately feeling pregnant. I feel sick all the time!
It was so nice to hear my 14 yr old daughter tell me how excited she was to have a baby brother or sister... or maybe 2! I have to admit I'm a little anxious to find out if there's 1 or 2 in there. Sure hope my husband survives his heart attack if it's 2, so I'm not raising them alone! LOL
Symptoms: other than the constant nauseous feeling, I'm tired & oh yeah, my new name for the girls is my watermelons! As if they weren't big enough already, I'm busting out of my bras & it already hurts to not wear a bra! Having gained so much weight from all the IVF procedures, I'm 30lbs over what I'd normally be, so I sure hope I don't gain 45lbs with this pg, like I did with my daughter! I was 23 back then, it was so much easier to lose!
Counting down the minutes until I can go home. I need a nap!
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12/10/2010 4:12 PM
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Trying - congrats to you - that's wonderful news - and twins! I also have had spotting thoughout this first 10 weeks - on and off - I was very worried a few times, but I have a pocket of blood in the uterus so they said it's pretty normal! - I had an ultrasound yesterday and for the first time the bleeding area was a lot smaller. The U/S was wonderful - The baby was moving and wiggling - I have now 'graduated' from my fertility clinic - which feels amazing but weird! first appoint with ob gyn in 2 weeks.
congrats also to Krismn and ivfmomtotwo - things are looking good! Krismn - excited to hear how things go next week!
NWells, addis and Maria - still thinking of you all and hoping things are getting easier - I'm so glad you get so much covered NWells - that's very lucky! - I Hope you all get to cycle again soon.
Bambino - so sorry your beta went down - i'm not surprised you feel sad and depressed - it's such an emotional rollercoaster - especially when you have that first glimmer of hope and then lose it. nothing really makes it easier at first - hang in there - thinking of you.
Snowie - that's very sweet of your DH - great to have that concert to look forward to!
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12/10/2010 3:36 PM
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Hi Ladies, I haven't been on here in awhile but things are still going well. I've had some scary times but am happy to say we are having twins!!!! So, both embryos took! It's still very early on I'm 5 weeks 5 days today. I started spotting again two days ago but it was heavier and bright red this time rather than the pink light spotting that happened a couple weeks ago. So, I completely freaked out and assumed the worst. I thought it was all over. It was an awful night and my husband was out of town on business. I called the doctor and they had me come in for an early ultra sound and found that I have something called a subchroionic hemmorage. I have to do more research cause I don't fully understand it but the docs said it wasn't a big deal and it happens all the time. Basically I have a sac of blood hanging out in my uterus. They said I will bleed more but they don't know when. They also said it could stay there the whole pregnancy and I won't bleed. So strange but since that visit I've been talking to many women that say bleeding is very common during pregnancy. I always thought bleeding = bad but not so. So if you do start bleeding or spotting just call your doctor asap but don't loose hope. My next ultra sound is 12/20 (same as you ivfmomtotwo!!) and hopefully we'll get more info on how the little guys are doing AND get to hear heartbeats!! Ivfmomtotwo: my hcg levels were 169 then 584 so maybe you're having twins too!!!!
Good luck to all of you. You're all in my thoughts!! Keep thinking positive!!
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12/10/2010 11:02 AM
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OMG girls my hubby just did the nicest thing. He texted me and asked me if I thought the baby was gonna like county music. (I LOVE country hes not fond of it) So i thought what an odd question I said i dont know why? He said " well I sure hope so b/cI just got us tickets to see George Strait, Reba, and Lee Ann Womack. And the concert is Feb 17th so if all goes right we will be pregnant by then." I am freaking out i am so excited!!!! And its so sweet hes planning for the baby :0)
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12/10/2010 7:30 AM
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Hi Girls,
Adias: Thanks for checking in! Only had the first two Beta's which were 245 and then 625 I am anxiously awaiting my first sono on the 20th! Numbers were much higher than with my daughter (40, 157) so I am thinking more than one may have taken, but won't know till the 20th...
I just wanted to share with you guys something that has worked like a charm for me with each successful IVF. (A little backstory: 1st failed IVF in Sept 2006, FET in Jan 2007 --- beautiful girl born in sept, IVF success in May 2008 -- Jan 2009...happy baby boy, IVF Nov 2010..success but waiting on sono!!) Prior to IVF we had had 6 miscarriages and 1 ectopic. I was diagnosed with Leiden Factor V and I am on heparin shots from the time of retrieval to the time I deliver.
Free Advice: I have used a product called FertileCM for the month ahead and all the way up to the day before transfer. I don't know if it's just mental, but to me all of the drugs seem so caustic and not necessarily creating the right PH balanced environment for your baby to be in. Again, I may just have had the placebo effect, but I swear by this stuff! I am not a rep or any sales person for the company, but I am such a believer in the product... if nothing else give it a shot on your next round...who knows, I really think it worked for me. If you google it you can find the retailer with the best price, last time I bought it I think through Walgreens online, but it's sold at a few other places. The manufacturer is Fairhaven Health....Hey you never know!
Good luck to everyone! I know this process can be a nightmare, but there is light at the end of the tunnel! My husband and I never thought we would be here with our two beautiful children and another one or two on the way! Looking back even 5 years ago it all seemed so impossible! Don't lose hope!
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12/9/2010 7:04 PM
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Hello Ladies -
I haven't posted in awhile but I read your posts and keep up with what's going on.
Nwells, Addis, Maria - I am so sorry for your loss I can't imagine what that must feel like. I am praying for you ladies. I hope that you can stay positive.
Sorry for the ladies with the BFN's.
Congrats to the BFP's enjoy this time. I didn't start to get morning sickness and really feel symptoms until 8 weeks. So don't worry if you don't feel pregnant yet. Someone said something about being nauseous and having to eat. I found that if I didn't keep food in my tummy then I would feel really sick and it's a weird thing to describe because it's kind of like feeling you have to eat right then or you will be sick. That passed for me so hopefully it will for you too.
As I think back to last year in Nov was the first time we met with our RE and started this whole IVF process. I was very weary about spending that much money for a a 50/50 shot at getting pregnant. But I am so glad that we took the chance because I am now 26 weeks pregnant. Our first cycle was canceled due to lack of response to medications. The next our RE was very aggressive and we made it to retrieval and that is when I got pregnant. We are extremely lucky that our RE didn't push us through the 1st cycle to see if they could get me to respond. Starting over is some times the best option.
Also I wanted to share another success story with you. A friend of mine had unexplained fertility and got pregnant with twins on her 1st try of IVF. Her twins are now about 18 months and she is now expecting again and got pregnant on her own. So you never know what is going to happen.
I wish you all the best of luck! Ladies I really hope your dreams of having a family come true very soon.
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12/9/2010 5:05 PM
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Prayin4....the extended time on lupron may be because of your endometriosis. Not sure as I don't have that one. Have always just done the normal amount of Lupron in my cycles. The TSH is the thryoid test that you likely had done as part of your initial bloodwork. While anything lower than a 4-5 is considered "normal", a level of 1-2 is optimal for conception. Do ask your RE about checking you out though for the immune/blood clotting issues. As I mentioned, it is a simple blood test. These issues can interfere both with implantation as well as cause loss. I am guessing that he is recommending treating you with the heparin just in case any of those issues are a factor. Good luck!
Cristeen....good to hear from you! Haven't seen you on here much lately. I read often but don't respond that often myself. I know it is so hard & discouraging to make the move to DE and then to have a BFN. I got pregnant on the first try but our FET was a BFN. In the back of my mind, I figured once I made the move to DE, that everything else was a given and I'd just get pregnant. Unfortunately, as you know, it can take normal, young, healthy couples 3-4 months to conceive. Implantation is just not a perfect science. Sometimes, even with young eggs, there can be chromosomal issues on occasion too and thus, not implant. I know it's really hard, but please try not to lose hope. Your frozen embies are waiting there for you when you are ready and your baby could very well be in there waiting as well. Hang in there and cycle when you're ready. I'll be thinking of you and hoping for the best for you.
I've often thought, ladies, about compiling a list of things I wish I had known before starting IVF. There are so many things I would have done different or things I would have insisted upon from my RE. One thing I have really learned is to arm yourself with knowledge & information and BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE! After all, we are paying these RE's huge sums of money so ask all the questions you want. Suggest what you think might work. You know your own body better than anyone else. Be persistent. My RE said that I will probably have a baby at some point because I am the most persistant person he's known. I'm sure I make him crazy at times but so be it! I've even asked him about things before that I know he was shocked I was even aware of.
I also wish I had really paid attention to the numbers & stats more when I first started out. Yes, there are some women who get pregnant on their first IVF....but not many compared to those that have to cycle mulitple times, especially if you're nearing 40. I wish, since I started at 40, I would have moved straight to DE so I could have my family now and be living my life instead of planning my life around cycles and the financial burden that comes with them. I, like most, thought I would be one of those 5-10% of women who conceive on or after 40. Yes, someone has to and it could be me or you, but realistically, the money pot is likely to dry out before that happens. I wish I would have known how very much you will love your DE babies every bit as much as a child of your own genes. I wish I had been aware of immune issues and insisted on being tested before beginning even my first cycle. I wish I had looked more into "shared risk" programs so financially, I had more of a guarantee because there are very few guarantees with IVF.
I share none of this to be negative, truly I don't. I am an extremely positive person and still have great hope for myself and everyone here. I just think knowledge is power so these are just some things I wish I would have known. Feel free to add your own 2 cents. It might be very interesting and hopefully, helpful for someone.
As for me, I am in "negotiations" with my DH about trying again and researching many options from cycling abroad to adoption. I have found a clinic though in the NE that promises 6 fresh cycles for a flat fee (and any related FETs) and if you don't take home a live baby, you get a full refund. Sounds pretty good to me. I know of 4 women who have cycled there....2 just had babies and 2 are PG so seriously considering that route. Also looking at a clinic in CA that has some interesting plans. Would love to cycle again here locally, but unless my RE is willing to work with me on a few things, I'll be forced to go elsewhere. Hoping to have a plan of action in place by the first of the year. The "not knowing" what is next is often the hardest part!
OK girls, I've mumbled here long enough. Good luck to everyone. I truly wish everyone the best and hope your baby finds it's way to your arms soon.
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12/9/2010 4:53 PM
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RE office just called and the MRI was normal no problems there. Could not give me a definite reason why IVF did not work. Going to do a FET end of January. He is putting me on 20 units of Lupron on first day of cycle then change to 10 units 3 weeks before transfer, plus estrace. Also going to take a baby aspirin and hepirin 2 days before transfer.
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12/9/2010 3:31 PM
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NWells- Thanks for the info. I have actually had 2 laproscopy's done. One in January 2010 and one in March 2010. The first one I had a huge cyst on my left ovary removed, the second one, I had a huge cyst on my right ovary and my appendix moved. The endometriosis on my ovaries can not be removed since it will cause more damage to them. I just hate dealing with the pain every month. I really am hoping and praying that it is not adenomyosis, I guess we will find out next week. I hope you are holding up ok.
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12/9/2010 2:43 PM
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Babies & Praying: I did the Lupron treatment starting in August, that was my first shot. Praying the treatment is basically a high dose of Lupron that shuts your reproductive system down, you are in menopause- about two weeks after the first shot I got a bleed, which is normal, it last three days and was it nothing, then I went for my second shot in September. The choice was mine to do 2 or 3 months, I chose 2 and my RE was fine with that, she was just so happy I finally did the treatment. no Myrtle for 3 months it was great!!! It isn't that bad really side effects are hot flashes which really are doable, trouble sleeping and night sweats. I didn't have much moodiness and I had headaches the first few days but I always do when I start Lupron. So two or three weeks I can't remember, I think it was 2 after my second shot i started the 10 units of Lupron and we went right into an IVF cycle. Get this she left me on the 10 units, and she had me on 150 of Gonl f in the AM and PM thinking that I would slowly stim because of the Lupron HA!!!! at my ultra sound I had about 7 eggs on each side and they were already in the 14's and I had one that took off and was at almost 30 by the time I did retrieval . After 5 days I also started menapure at night- I may be going back on the shot for two months but I won't know until our meeting on Friday. At this point I will do it, hey it worked, something worked!!!!!
Babies- def do the MRI- and check because my RE couldn't do the MRI to rule it out so she said I should do the treatment just in case I had it, she said that the Lupron treatment would calm down the adenomyosis enough to allow pregnancy to happen, and once pregnant the hormones would hold everything at bay. Lets hope you don't have it and you can move forward and it is just the endo- is your RE thinking of the laparoscopy surgery?
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12/9/2010 2:03 PM
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WannaB - no I have not been tested for any immune or clotting disorders. Probably because I have never received a positive preg test. Do not have cyst or fibroid issues, just endometriosis, and 39. Do not have the results of the MRI yet, though. You said I might want him to retest TSH, what is TSH? I do not remember if he ever tested that. Unless that is the test they do on day 3 of cycle.
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12/9/2010 1:35 PM
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Hi everyone...been reading up on everybody daily! Bambino and praying..I had to respond to your posts.After trying with my own eggs twice and never making it to ER, we decided to go to DE. My DH is fine. My tubes are tied. We had a 26 yr old anonymous donor who got 8 eggs at ER and we transferred 2 June 9, 2010. Only 5 fertilized and we have 3 left. Needless to say, we were a little disappointed with the numbers as well. Our pregnancy test was negative on June 23rd. I really wasn't completely prepared for how devastating this IVF process would be financially and, more important, emotionally. We have 3 frozen and planned FET for March '11. But that has changed. I just can't do it. I was so set on not just leaving those three little embies frozen that we put so much into to get but I'm not ready to do it again. It has really changed me as a person. I'm 40 with three teens (DH has no kids) and I'm just not sure I'll get to where I want to do it again. It's still hard and hits me at different times. 2 nurses I work with did IUI this week for their 2nd child and I have to admit, it makes me envious, sad,and jealous if I think too much. Not sure what we'll end up doing. It really changed my relationship with my DH...he was even more devastated than I was with the BFN. I don't want to sound so negative...I would go through it again. We had to try.
Thinking of everyone esp. this time of year. Remember each of you should be blessed with your wish to be a mom. Thinking of you Wannabe..hoping all is well. And praying for everyone struggling with a recent loss or waiting for results!!
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12/9/2010 1:24 PM
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Prayin4...have you been tested for any immune or clotting disorders? (Some people refer to this as a miscarriage panel because testing is not usually done until you've had multiple losses.) It is a simple blood test but can really point to a lot of factors. I ask this since your RE suggested putting you on Heparin on your next cycle. Not sure why he wants to do 3 months of Lupron unless you have cyst or fibroid issues. As for the Heparin, many women who have been diagnosed with immune or clotting disorders take baby aspirin, high doses of folic acid, and either Heparin or Lovenox during their cycles. If he hasn't tested you, I would strongly urge you to have him do so rather than taking a blood thinner. You may also want him to re-test your TSH if you haven't done so recently. Ideally, it's good to have it between 1-2 when trying to conceive. Hope this helps and good luck with your next cycle!
Have been thinking about those of you who recently experienced a loss. Hope you are each doing as well as you can. Try to remain positive. Hope you are able to cycle again soon.
Krismn....awesome news about your pregnancy. Very happy for you!
Snowie....so happy you are able to cycle again soon! Know you've been on a pretty long journey too so hoping the very best for you.
Best wishes to everyone I did not name. I hope the new year brings us all the babies of our heart's desire!
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12/8/2010 8:06 PM
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NWells - Can you explain what the Lupron treatment is?
AFM - I recently had MRI of uterus following failure of IVF#3. (Used DE and DS, retrieved 9 eggs, 5 fertilized, transfered 2, still have 3 frozen.) Waiting for RE to call back with results and direction I go next. He said when I met with him before we scheduled the MRI, that he would like to do Lupron for 3 months and take hepirin (sp?) before the next IVF. I was on Lupron before the last IVF but not for 3 months. Any information would be appreciated.
Congratulations to all who got positive results and I am sorry for all that did not. I am praying for all of you!
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12/8/2010 6:27 PM
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NWells - I appreciate your input. It really makes me feel good/bad that there is someone out there with the same problems. My RE definitely is on board with the lupron treatment, but she does want to rule out adenomyosis because sometimes it affects your uterus too much and you can not achieve a pregnancy. The lupron does suppress the symptoms though so we are hoping it is only endometriosis. Unfortunately the only cure for all the pain I have is a hysterectomy and I really dont feel that is an option as I am only 28 and want kids. Did you do the once a month treatment for 3 months? Then how long did you wait to do IVF? Thanks for your support. I hope you are feeling better each day!!
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12/8/2010 4:24 PM
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Hi Lades,
I haven't posted for a while now after trying 3ivf's with my own eggs we decided to to de. De de is 29 and gave us 12 eggs with 10fertilized and only 3 blastocyst which was disappointing and did 2 fet on 11/24/10. after 10 agonizing days we got bfp!! with 68hcg. but the second blood test my hcg level went down to 19 and they told me to stop the progestron and I should wait for my period to come. Cried and cried and cried for the last 3days and am also depressed. I still have 1frozen emb and It is still early for me to even think about it but has anybody transferred a 1 frozen emb?
My heart goes out to all u who is going through same situation like mine and congrats to those who have BFP"S!!
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12/8/2010 2:48 PM
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K-
It is cold, and I LOVVVVVE it- yes ladies I am crazy!!!
Snowie- THAT sucks- you guys will hate me but I work for the State of CT- i am cover pretty much for everything, I just hope we get pregnant before anything changes- that is why my RE has basically taken her time with me and done every test possible because she could, I am an IVF guinea pig. AND you never had that blood work done- OMG I had it before we ever did anything and THEN once a year, only because I am still there I have to go and give more blood.
Babies- everything you are saying are words I have heard- I couldn't do an MRI I have a small metal plate in my head, so they couldn't do one to see if I had adenomiwhatever- I know some of you ladies who have been here with me remember me talking about all of this too. LISTEN, I am telling you talk to your Doc about the Lupron treatment, see what your RE says, it is supposedly the only cure fore Adenomyosis and will calm down the endometriosis as well. I put it off for ever because I was afraid of what would happen, well you know what happened, we finally got pregnant- there is another lady on this forum who did it as well and I can't remember who it is- I don't think she is with us anymore, not sure if she got pregnant. The hot flashes are do able and actually became a joke and the night sweats are ok, I had a hard time sleeping the first week or so but I was fine after. Look into it, with everything you have said so far it looks like you are heading down a similar road as me. I am here to offer any advice I can!
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