9/2/2009 3:33 PM
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Hello friends,
I am thrilled to tell you that I had my first beta today and it was BFP!!!!!!!!! I had a pretty high number also at 247. My IVF nurse told me to brace myself for possibly twins! My DH and I are walking on a cloud right now. It is so wonderful to cry happy tears for once after so many failed IVF cycles previously. Whether 1 or 2 babies, I am just feeling incredibly grateful and blessed right now. Will go back in on Friday & Monday for betas 2 & 3, so please be praying for great, rising numbers.
Thank you so much to everyone for your encouragement and support. I appreciate it more than you know.
From my heart, I hope every single one of you gets to enjoy this same feeling very soon. Yippie!!! XOXO
(Sorry for the duplication. I wanted to post this in a couple of places so no one would miss it. Thanks!)
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9/2/2009 2:45 PM
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Hello Everyone -
Hope that you all are doing well. Ok, here we go again (gulp!) I start stims on the 17th, antagonist this time.
I'm trying not to get all worked up about it, but thats pretty difficult as this will be the last cycle with my eggs.
I hope it works this time! this is also the 3rd back to back cycle, so I sure hope that the RE is right about back to back cycling helps with poor responders. We''ll see soon enough. Since the last 2 were cancelled I kind of feel a bit paranoid that this one will be also. I know, relax, stress only gets in the way. I think that theres a couple of women that will be cycling close in schedule, so thats great! I have high hopes for us all!
Toni - My heart goes out to you. I understand what you're going through, its so hard to deal with. I'm thrilled that you've bounced back quickly & that your DH is on board with DE. I havent crossed that bridge yet, but its right in front of me, my DH wont even discuss DE. Let us know how your RE appt goes. hugs
Snowie - You are getting so close now! Are you getting excited yet?
Smiles - We are in the same "last cycle" boat - Fingers crossed for us all!
wannabea mommy - Hoping positive thoughts for your beta, let us know!
hugs & prayers to us all!
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9/2/2009 11:08 AM
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Good luck on BETA today Wannabeamommy. I hope you get your BFP!!
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9/2/2009 11:07 AM
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Hello Ladies,
Thank you for your kind words. And I will take your advice, there is a little soul out there for DH and I to love and I will not give up.
God has given me the stregnth to cope with this and I have spoken to my RE and DH and they are both on board with the Egg Donor.
Now I am in unknown waters and I need your guidenace once again ladies.
WannaBeMommy- I said a special prayer this morning and I am waiting for your mircle results today....
I know you have done the donor eggs and when you are able if you would let me know how the process worked for you, then I have a better idea how of what questions to ask when I meet with my RE next Friday.
Lots of Love and Blessings Ladies, and from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
BABY DUST to you all....
Toni
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9/1/2009 7:07 PM
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lcgl, I hope you are feeling GREAT! I had a question about yoga & I think that you posted earlier that you did acupuncture & yoga for this cycle. I have been doing acu since March but don't really do yoga. I was just wondering what type of yoga you did? there are so many different types & I don't really know much about them so if I am going to try I want to make sure it is a helpful - not hurtful - type of yoga...this next cycle will be our last attempt & I want to do all I can!
Thanks for your - and anyone elses - help!
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8/31/2009 6:02 PM
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Toni- Sorry for the discouraging news, keep your head up hun.
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8/31/2009 4:13 PM
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Toni,
I'm so sorry for your heartbreaking experience. What a terrible ordeal and disappointment. I know it's probably too soon to think about this-- you have a lot to work through and to grieve right now-- but remember that there is still a little soul out there somewhere who needs you and will find you if you let it-- maybe not from your DNA or even from your womb-- but the proverbial window is still open.
Hang in there.
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8/30/2009 11:15 AM
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Hey Toni~~ So sorry that things did not go well for your retrieval and the news that followed. I know it is very heartbreaking. We all go through so much before even getting to IVF, then when that door closes, it is devastating. I am glad that your clinic sounds like it has many compassionate people there. Take some time to grieve your loss. It needs to happen and will help heal your heart. I've been there and understand. As you might recall, I am currently in the 2ww with my first donor cycle. My beta is coming up on Wednesday and I am so nervous I think because of my past failed attempts with my own eggs. If you decide to move forward with donor and want to talk about it, ask questions, etc., let me know. Either way though, just take care of yourself now. Sending you a big hug and will keep you in my prayers. XO
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8/30/2009 8:44 AM
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No one can really answer that b/c there are lots of factor influencing your "odds". I put just one blast back and got pregnant but lost the baby and had to have a D&C. I am a healthy almost 31 year old with two children from a previous marriage and my only problem (so I thought ) was that my tubes are tied and unable to be fixed. I had no problems with my pregnancies before and never thought the odds were against me once I did get pregnant. So unfortunately what I am saying is I hope you get your BFP; BUT no one can say if it will happen for you b/c once the tansfer is done its out of your hands.
Good luck
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8/29/2009 8:44 PM
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Hi, I am going to have a transfer on Monday with 2 blastocysts. Does anyone have experience and know the odds?
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8/29/2009 4:14 PM
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Hello Ladies,
My highest was 457. The Dr. wanted cancel my cycle, but gave me the option because I had one super big follicle on the right side along with 3 mid-sized follicles. And 2 little ones on the left.
Well today was a bust. They accessed my ovaries and they were all empty......
The RE that did my procedure is the founder of the clinic and has been around for years and I am sure he did everything he could, but he told me that when the embryoligist checked the fluid it was all clear.
So I can never produce my own child!!!!!!
My RE suggested that we look at Egg Donation instead of trying a 3rd cycle, told me that the chances of success for a 3rd cycle would be only be 10% , and that if he was talking to his daughter or his sister then he would talk her into egg donation instead because my odds increase from 10% to 70%.
Ladies I feel like something has died inside of me, but I don' t want to give up on being a Mommy!!!
This has been my dream since I was 12, I have such a wonderful husband and I want so badly to have a family with him.
I am going to lay down now and try to stop crying and pull it together long enough to let God guide me to the next step.
I want to say this about my clinic, they are a group of the most lovely people ever, everyone in there was so sweet an dried mine and my husbands tears. As we left everyone can and gave us a hug and words of support.
Thanks ladies
Toni.
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8/27/2009 11:37 AM
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Hi there....Thanks everyone for the good wishes and prayers! It's wonderful to have so many people supporting you. You are the best and I really appreciate it. Finished now with the bedrest so just biding my time now until my beta next Wednesday. Have promised myself I will not POAS, so trying to be strong! Will keep you all posted.
Toni, you mentioned your E2 numbers are low but didn't say anything specifically. Where are your numbers at and how many days into stims are you? I've found that people's E2 numbers can vary greatly. For instance, I see many on here that are in the 4000's. Myself, my highest E2 numbers were always under 2000 and I still made it to retrieval & transfer.
Hope everyone else is doing well. Again, thanks so much for your support!!!!
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8/27/2009 7:34 AM
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Toni - I have Anthem BCBS. Its through a big corporation though so they have pretty goo coverage. As a matter of fact IVF would be covered at 80% for up to 3 cycles if I hadnt had my tubes tied
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8/26/2009 10:43 PM
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Hello Ladies,
I wanted to ask if anyone has had low E2 and successful ER and ET. I am positive that things will work out well but the RE is being a bit negative.
There are 6 follicles and 2 seem to be very good eggs for transfer and I would like to know if anyone has had success with low E2 and only 2 Embryos to transfer. This is the 2nd IVF and the first ER is unsuccessful because they could not access the ovaries. I was told that they would do the retrieval transdermally.
Help I need someone to tell me something, anything
Snowie- What insurance do you currently have?
WannabeMommy- you are in my prayers.
Good luck ladies.
Toni
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8/26/2009 7:26 PM
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All- My insurance covers all but the Lupron. My estrace will only be a 10.00 co pay and my endometrium suppositories only 45 a month. And i am taking them 3 times a day. Originally I priced it out and those boogers were like 6 dollars each... soover all my whole medicine costs (to getme to a pregnancy test on the 21st ) is 193 :o0 I love Schrafts!! and my Insurance company !! and FET!!!
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8/25/2009 7:17 PM
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Snowie - Good luck with your new protocol. I sure hope this is your BFP! :o)
Hop - we are close on schedules. My ER is September 22 with an estimated ET for either the 25th or 27th. Keep me posted on your progress with u/s and b/w. Fun stuff - lol - but it is all worth it if it means we can get that baby we all want to have and love.
WannabeaMommy - That's wonderful news. I agree, it is nice to hear such confidence from your dr.
Hoping for BFP's for all!!!
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8/25/2009 6:55 PM
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Thanks for the encouragement girls I am excited to get started. ;o)
Wannabeamommy- It really sounds like you have good things going for you. Your doctor is positive and that always helps bc if your doctor doesnt have faith things are gonna work its hard to believe they will. So good luck with 2ww and I hope this is your BFP :o)
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8/25/2009 6:25 PM
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That is very exciting news WannabeAmommy! I will be thinking LOTS of positive thoughts for you until you Beta & beyond!! Good Luck with BR!
Snowie - congrats on your schedule! It feels good to know what you are doing & when. Good Luck with this cycle!
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8/25/2009 6:23 PM
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Wannabemommy - Congrats on your successful transfer!!! That is so great to hear your dr. so confident. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers!
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8/25/2009 6:20 PM
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Krissy - I too have PCOS and had 3 failed IUI's (4 if counting the one we did with clomid). This is my first round of IVF and we're extremely excited! My targeted ER is September 16th with hopeful transfer on the 22nd. It makes me very hopeful since you have PCOS too and were able to get pregnant through IVF. I'm on my last week of BCP's and have my first u/s and b/w on Sept. 2nd. Good luck to you and keep me posted on how things are going!
Snowie - congrats on getting your schedule, there are some of us that will be real close together!
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8/25/2009 6:17 PM
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Snowie, glad you got your new protocol! Doesn't it seem like things are getting rolling now? Know you're excited as you've been waiting for this. Good luck with your FET. Your protocol is similar to the one I just finished when using a Donor. Guess the main objective for us both is to get the lining & hormones ready.
Had my transfer yesterday, everyone, and it went great!! Had 6 wonderful blasts to choose from--3 A and 3 B's. Said the B's were very good also and just missed the A grading. Chose to transfer (hopefully, implant) 2 great looking A's that were just beginning to hatch. Now just praying for very sticky embies! We froze the other 4 blasts individually for backup/future. My beta is Sept. 2nd. My RE must be encouraged because for the first time, he asked if he could go ahead and send my OB a letter informing her that I will be coming there soon. Very encouraging! As we all know though, it's not over until it's over, so just staying on bedrest and praying for a positive BFP next week!
Hope everyone else is doing well! Will check in when I can "sneak" away from the bedrest to the computer!
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8/25/2009 4:29 PM
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All- I got my FET schedule today. All I learned (did) in IVF is now changed with the FET.
I am currently on BCPs as of Last Tuesday.
9/15 I add on 20 units of Lupron and one baby asprin
9/23 no more BCP as of previous day and drop Lupron to 10 units continue baby asprin
B/w and U/s 9/24
9/26 Add on 2 mg estrace pill and 1 estridol patch (each week a new patch applied)
OCt 2 drop lupron to 5 units and increase Estrace to 4 mg
Oct 5 U/s and B/w , increase Estrace to 6mg , and add Endometrin suppository 3 times a day
Oct 7th add on an antibiotic and a steroid
Oct 9th transfer
Oct 10th drop Estrace to 4mg
Oct 21 Pregnancy Test
So here is my schedule in case anyone else wanted to know a sample of how an FET goes. Much different than a fresh cycle thats for sure
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8/25/2009 12:40 PM
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Hi there...this is my first post in this forum (I have posted in other online forums in the past). I was excited to see another Sept cycle IVF patient (Ladybug) so here I am. I am 32 (borderline "old" according to dr's) with PCOS. I did 6 IUIs that failed in 2006, a failed IVF in Jan 07, successful IVF April 07 (beautiful baby boy), and a failed IVF in May 09. So we are plowing ahead with my baseline us on Sept 3rd and going a completely different route. We previously did lupron suppression with follistim and menapur injections. My RE suggested, because of the PCOS, to try a letrozole cycle which are oral meds. Less cost effective, will not increase my estrogen levels too much (good for PCO patients) but I am so nervous. I am back on the "island of the unknown" and am so unsure of what to expect. Has anyone else ever tried this protocol?
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8/24/2009 9:19 PM
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Ok, tonight I went to yoga, I haven't done yoga in many years. I figured I should get myself as relaxed as possible for my next IVF cycle. I have an estimated retrieval scheduled for 9/22 with estimated ET scheduled for either 9/25 or 9/27. There was a very pregnant woman in the class tonight and she was talking about her acupuncturist. . . so I'm considering that as well. I need to look into it more.
Smiles - hang in there, a chemical pregnancy is still a loss to grieve. But glad to hear your dr's are ready to get you right back on track for the next cycle. I would think prepping for the next cycle will help you get your mind off of your recent loss. I will keep my fingers crossed for you in hopes that this next cycle will make your dreams come true.
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8/24/2009 4:51 PM
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I had my 3rd test today & I took a drop back down to 8.8 - just one more test on Friday to make sure we get below 5...I am actually somewhat relieved that it worked itself out (hopefully) & there should be no procedures...I am back on the BCP tonight & will check with the acupuncturist tomorrow to see if he feels I am ready to start again right away - I hope he says YES...
This is my last attempt with insurance so we are hoping it works because there is just no money to do it without insurance.
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8/22/2009 3:19 PM
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Hi trying2staypositive & jojo43,
Nice to talk with some other women over 40! I'm 41 and started my first IVF when I was 40. I had never tried getting pregnant before that. While I know our percentages go down quite a bit at 40, I still find it amazing each time when my RE makes me sound like a dinosaur!
Trying2staypositive, I am so,so sorry your last cycle didn't work. I, too, thought that with 7 embies your odds were more than really good. You do give all of us hope though since you were able to successfully get pregnant & deliver a healthy baby girl at 42. I do not think it is selfish of you at all to want a sibling for your daughter. I would love to have twins so my kids would have a sibling. If not, I'm sure I'll be trying to talk my husband into another round in a year or so. That will be a huge challenge though.
Jojo43, 6 IVFs....you are a trooper. Glad that your insurance is there for you. All of our cycles (on #4) have been out of pocket. As everyone knows, it adds up so fast.
Both of you girls had good cycles, good numbers, and good quality embryos. I am also a bit baffled as to why you have not gotten a BFP yet. On our cycles, I had reasonable numbers but only 1 fertilized each time. Both times that one embie looked very good, but did not implant. My RE says that as the embryos continue to develop, often times with women over 40, there are chromosomal inormalities that exist that prevent it from attaching even though it developed and looked good prior to transfer. Will be curious to see what both of your RE's recommend for your next cycles. I do agree that stress can be a huge factor. One of my closest friends had 2 children and tried (naturally) for another 8 years to get pregnant. She ended up quitting her job to be more available to her other kids, and poof!, she got pregnant and delivered her 3rd at age 40. Getting rid of the stress (much easier said than done) is important.
As for me, my transfer is going to be on Monday, 8/24. I am very excited and cautiously optimistic. As you may have read elsewhere, after 3 unsuccessful cycles, we've moved on to Donor eggs. It is increasing my chances from 5% to over 75%! Since everything is out of pocket, those percentage numbers were starting to speak loud & clear to us. I had done everything from acupuncture, yoga, dietary changes, etc. previously without success. As of last notification, we had 8 healthy embryos growing. Just praying for a couple of good blasts to transfer/implant and a couple to freeze for future if necessary.
Keep in touch and let us know what your future plans are. Hang in there. As I always say, someone has to make up that 5% who are successful, and it might as well be YOU! Good luck, girls!
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8/22/2009 1:33 PM
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Jojo43: I'm 43 as well (trying2staypositive) and have had the same problem: good quality embryos that for whatever reason don't implant. I don't know about you, but for me, one big issue is stress. Stress -- even when I don't think I'm that stressed! -- causes all kinds of problems .
But, I do have a success story:
When I was 41, we had a successful IVF cycle and I delivered a healthy baby girl at 42. When I did that cycle, I was took sick leave for ~6 weeks (through the IVF cycle and crucial implantation, etc. period). I'm a scientist, so I was still working to some extent (writing and processing data) but I didn't go into my office and deal with students, etc. I've had two unsuccessful IVF cycles this year. I'm 2 years older but on the past cycle in particular, we had good numbers and quality of embryos. However, I didn't take that time off from work and I didn't get pregnant. Maybe it's my age and not work but I can't help but ask 'what if' questions.
Being over 40 and going through IVF is stressful enough in and of itself. If we do another cycle, which we probably will, I'm going to disappear for 6 weeks, maybe more. I'm also going to do acupuncture, yoga and get myself as calm, relaxed and positive as possible before we start.
I wish us both good luck!
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8/22/2009 12:57 PM
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Ladies, new to the site but pleased to find some over 40's posting their stories.
I'm 43 and on my 6th round of IVF. We have had good embryo's that just don't want to implant. Its disheartening as I'm not sure how many times insurance will cover treatment given my age and the meds are so expensive that I worry I won't be able to keep going.
Are there success stories out there for us oldies but goodies? What about research trials that we could be involved in?
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8/21/2009 9:19 PM
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Wow - I think that there will be a few of us really close on schedule this time. I've got my new schedule too- on BCPs since last wed (day I was cancelled then start stims on the 17th, and ER during the week of the 28th. I'm so happy that some of these cycles will be on similar time frames! and I'm totally positive that this time around we will all be getting our long awaited BFP! Have a great weekend everyone!
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8/21/2009 6:15 PM
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Ladybug- I started BCPs this week too Good luck ;o) I am hoping all of us Fall IVFers and FETers change things around for everyone. BFP's here we come ....
Smiles- I am sorry you are going through so much. I had a crazy roller coaster last time and unfortunately ended in a D&C but I too had a 2 week long roller coaster. B/w was going up my beta got to 18 thousand and the doctor said its bc my body didnt realize the baby stopped developing. Anyway I hope thats not the case for you and I will be praying for you. Its easier said than done but try not to stress about it bc stress will not help anything. Good luck sweetie ...fingers crossed that it is all ok.
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8/21/2009 5:50 PM
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So sorry to hear of all the BFN's these last couple of weeks. That just stinks. Well next month HAS to be better.
Well, ladies, I am back in the game again.. picked up my meds today for the next cycle. And AF came a couple days early so i got to start BCP's a week earlier, which means now my ER and ET are all pushed up a week, both in September. I am nervous and excited all at the same time. Looking forward to the experience again and hoping for a good positive result this time.
I wish everyone the best and i will say a prayer for all of us. We've just gotta hang in there and keep pushing towards our dreams!!
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8/21/2009 3:51 PM
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Thanks for the help Hop...we haven't talked u/s yet but it has only been 2 days since my first test...I went to my acupuncturist this afternoon & he said that he has had other patients that started off with similar numbers & went on to successful pregnancies - not where my head is at but I will keep the hope alive until proven otherwise...
My only fear is the Ectopic because I read that there could be a 3-6 month wait for trying again once they remove the embryo. I just took a 5 month break which was great but I would rather get right back into it again.
The only confusing part is the full period - I don't really understand how that fits in...
Oh well - I am going to have a fun weekend & then we will see what they say on Monday
Thanks for the support
HappyHeart - I am so sorry this time didn't work for you - I really had a lot of faith in the group that had tests this week - Someone certainly deserved good news...we will all get good news soon :-)
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8/21/2009 3:12 PM
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Smiles - With my first pregnancy (ended in D&C), my initial level was at 45, but when I went back after two days, it was only at 64, so they determined it was a chemical pregnancy. They had me come back two weeks later to make sure my levels had gone back down, and they were in the 2000's. I was extremely excited because I thought that I was still pregnant and that they just mis-diagnosed me, but when I went in for the u/s the next day, all they could see was the empty sac/tissue. My dr told me that my levels had continued to increase because as far as my body could tell, I was still pregnant and producing the same hormones, etc. I opted to have the D&C so we could start up again right away, otherwise it could have been weeks before I would've naturally m/c on my own. As you can imagine that was a HUGE emotional rollercoaster. If you haven't already, I would ask for a u/s so you can know for sure. Best of luck!
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8/21/2009 2:56 PM
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smiles- what a rollercoaster you have been on. I am so sorry with all of these unknowns. Please keep us posted and praying for your health. Hopefully you will hear from the DR soon.
I am doing better... it's just so hard to hear the initial shock of BFN. I know this has been a bad month for a lot of us, so I'm praying the Fall will be a different story. My husband and I are meeting with our DR in a few weeks to discuss where we are at. This was our first ivf (after having 6 failed IUI) and wondering if we should try again, not sure yet. Still hoping we might get pregnant the "old fashion" way since they haven't been able to detect any fertility issues for either of us.
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8/21/2009 12:31 PM
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SO...as I posted earlier in the week, I got my period before the preg test & it is still going quite strong. My first test Wed showed a preg level of 17.2 so I went back today for more bw & to meet with the Dr. for my post op. The level went up to 28.6 which seemed to baffle the nurse. The Dr. is thinking 1 of 2 things....
1. there is an embryo stuck in my uterus but not developing or 2. it will be an ectopic pregnancy (which I mistakingly read about online & am now a bit nervous) they are going to keep monitoring the bw with tests every 3 days. I have been so confused all week - now my Dr is off on vacation for a week but she assures me that she is a phone call away if needed!!! CRAZY
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8/21/2009 11:01 AM
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Hi Ladies-
Trying2staypositive here...not feeling positive at all these days. I got my period the day before my pregnancy test (Aug 11). I was completely devastated and am still in a horrible funk.
Someone asked whether I was worried all 7 embryos would take. Honestly, no, that did not concern me. I thought about twins but I knew the chances of all 7 taking was extremely extremely small. I was praying that at least one healthy embryo would implant. I am still in shock that none of the 7 took....I just can't believe it. I was so certain it would work with so many going back. I was not prepared for the bad news.
I'm so sorry for all of you who've gotten BFN lately. It's been a bad month.
WannaBeAMommy and all the other over 40 women out there...I need your inspiration and advice please! This was our third unsuccessful IVF cycle. Thankfully, we have a wonderful 20 month old daughter [via IVF] who gives us great joy every day. But, I want her to have a little brother or sister. Part of me feels a little selfish for wanting another baby; goodness knows I am thankful for the beautiful child we have. I can't help myself though. I love kids and I want to have another one (my husband does not want to adopt, though I'd be happy to go that route); I'm terrified to think about going through another IVF cycle, wondering if I can handle the possibility of it not working (again).
I had one unsuccessful IVF cycle before I got pregnant with Sophie and have had two unsuccessful cycles in the past 8 months. These days I'm feel very, very OLD; like I'm too old for this to work. The doctors told me before I'm not but that little negative voice inside me is shouting negativity pretty loudly these days.
I have not received the cycle review from this past failed cycle and I guess that will be the telling thing: whether they approve me for another cycle. Guess I should not worry until I have something to worry about.
Anyway, I'm really very, very sorry again to all of you who are feeling the same way I am. I hope our collective luck changes real soon.
mandy
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8/20/2009 4:45 PM
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Just wanted to say my heart goes out to everyone who's gotten BFNs here in the last week or so. It's a terrible, empty feeling...especially after all we go through to even get to this point. Don't be ashamed to cry or morn the loss. It is definitely part of the healing process. I hope that you are each able to rally and try again. Hang in there, girls. You're in our thoughts.
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8/20/2009 11:44 AM
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To all of you that got discouraging news this week, my heart hurts for you and I hope you can find the strength and resources to continue on with this journey. Nothing but positive thoughts your way!!
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8/20/2009 7:52 AM
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So sorry to everyone who has had not such great news this week. :o( Lean on those you love and dont hold in your emotions and you will heal quicker and be ready to go again.
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8/19/2009 4:09 PM
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I am so sorry happyheart...this has not been a very good week for any of us! I started with a very heavy flow period yesterday & still had to get up for my bloodtest today knowing that it would be negative. The nurse called & the first thing she said was "your pregnancy level is..." that was definitley not was I was expecting to hear except that it is only a 17 so I have to keep taking meds & go back Friday to do it all again...it is just a crazy emotional rollercoaster because I'm sure that I am not preganat but yet I have to keep going through the motions like I am.
I hope you can find comfort in your friends & family today
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8/19/2009 3:39 PM
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I just found out I got a BFN.... so sad. I know you ladies know what it feels like and how much our hearts just ache. I need a good cry. Thanks for your encouragement and prayers.
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8/18/2009 9:23 PM
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Good Luck tomorrow HappyHeart -I will be praying hard that you get some good news!!
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8/18/2009 4:24 PM
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we went for our first ultrasound after taking stim for 4 days. 150 IU of Follistism and 75 IU of menopaur. Doc could see the right ovary and saw four little follicles size 8 and 7 I think. But he could not locate the left one as he said biles are hiding it. We are not sure if anyone else had the same issue but per doc it is very common. Before Next sonogram he wants me to have dulcolax. Can anyone help me on this. We also are waiting for our E2 level test. Generally what is the count and size after 4 days of sim. If anyone can let me know it would be great.
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8/18/2009 3:55 PM
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I woke up this AM to a period! Not fun when I have my pregnancy test TOMORROW...I tried to be strong & hold it in for my husband but when he saw my face he knew something was wrong - I just started crying & cried all the way to work - I am off this afternoon to see the acupuncturist so I will keep a bit of hope alive but otherwise this just sucks that out of 9 IUI & IVF tries I have only made it to the pregnancy test once without getting my period first...
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8/17/2009 5:56 PM
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Yay Snowie!!! I am starting my 2nd week on BCP so we won't be too far apart! Best of luck to us both!!!
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8/17/2009 5:55 PM
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That is great news Snowie! It must feel so good to have everyone on board & positive...Good Luck to you!
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8/17/2009 3:47 PM
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All- I just got back from the doctor and I have good news. I am on track for the FET I start my BCP tomorrow. The doctor feel REALLY good about this time and says that he thiks it will turn out well for us. Since we had a total of four blasts last time and only put one in (and got pregnant but m/c ) he says that he feels two would be a good number this time. This is where I thought I would have the trouble getting my hubby to agree but it was no problem he said ok. YAY 2 going in next time. In addition to that he explained that normally the FET rate is lower b/c the best embryos are transferred the fresh cycle but in my case all four of mine were beautiful looking blasts so that is good. Now the even best part ...he wants to change up what we do with the progesterone and we are not doing the PIO shot WOOHOO. We are doing 3 vaginal suppositories in stead of one suppository and one shot like last time. I couldnt be more happy right now. ;o)
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8/17/2009 12:51 PM
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Hello Ladies,
Happy Monday to you all.
AF was late and she showed late yesterday. I am excited I go for day 3 labs and u/s and we begin a mico-dose lupron protocal for this month. I hope that ER will work this time.
Last time they could not access my ovaries, those buggers are up so high in my body and they were not prepared to try a difficult retrieval. I woke up during the retrieval and scared the staff, I told them " I can hear you" , the next thing you know hear someone say shhhhhhh, and the entire room got quite. (lol) Needless to say the doc gave me another dose of happy juice right away !!!!
I am hoping for higher numbers this cycle I only had 5 little eggs last time.
Can anyone tell me how many days do they typically stimulate for. I am feeling that my last cycle was too short and if they had waited 2-3 days more things could have worked out better.
I am so glad I have found you ladies, I don't feel so alone anymore.
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8/17/2009 11:00 AM
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Congrats Snowie!!! Hopefully we will be on the same schedule for September!
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