Intro: trying to find the right board

BostonGayGal

I'm BGG and I've been gone since early 2012. I've had 10 failed iui's in the past, a fresh IVF cycle, and then this cycle was an IVF FET. My beta yesterday was 109.9 but my progesterone was only 5 and I am bleeding heavily and have been since Saturday. Just as a last ditch effort my doc had me go get IM progesterone and I just stuck myself as directed a few hours ago. My next beta is tomorrow. 

**loss mentioned**

I expect that tomorrow my levels will not be increasing sufficiently (though I'd love to hear otherwise). But I'd love to hear from anyone who has had an early IVF loss about when they were able to start their next cycle. I mean, I feel like my period started on Saturday, but I'm also hearing that my period can't actually be starting yet. My plan will be another FET. Anyone know anything about this stuff? 

I understand if I haven't participated enough to get advice yet. I hope to be of help on the issues of: iui's, donor sperm, ivf antagonist cycles, and at some point ivf FET.

gnl42

I had a chemical pregnancy with my last FET. I was able to start prepping for the next one after my "period". beta also has to go down to below 5. I'm sorry you are going through this. If you are right about this not working out in your favor, then I hope you will at least be able to start again soon. Good luck! 

BostonGayGal

I know I just need to wait and see my levels and and ask my doctor  I guess I will need to see if this is actually my period or whether that is still coming somehow. The IM progesterone did stop the bleeding but I've been bleeding insane amounts for three days.

airidh80

I also had a CP after my first IVF; but my cycle didn't start until after I had discontinued meds, even though my second beta was below 5. 

I will have my fingers crossed that this turns around for you, but in the event it doesn't, we're here.

*hugs*

pblge

You also might try the Third Party Reproduction board. This board isn't really the best place for those who have a BFP, but it's the awesomest when you're doing IVF/FETs. Early pregnancy is a little bit of a limbo phase. You could check in on Pregnant after Infertility, too. I'm sure you know this, but lots of people bleed for months leading up to a healthy baby! Are you on supplemental progesterone of some kind?

CML11

Looks like you've had a tough go at it. ((Big hugs to you)) I'm sorry and hoping for success for you!

tptbabe

Our first cycle ended in a c/p, and our RE wanted us to wait 2 cycles. This was in June, and we're waiting until January to cycle again, but that's our own choice.

Good luck to you, and I hope that the bleeding stops and you get good news tomorrow If not, then you're absolutely welcome to come back, but I'll still hold out a little hope for you!

gsancho

I'm sorry you're dealing with that!  I think every RE is a little different.  Mine will pretty much always do a round of BCP before a fresh cycle or an FET.  But I've seen a few jump right back into it, though.  Depending on how far along you are before beta would drop, I think the most common time frame is to wait one month.

BUT hopefully the progesterone does the trick and you are ok.  hugs!!

AMShark

I had a bit of a later loss - m/c at 8w, but things had already started to go wrong at 6w.  AF didn't show up until 6 weeks after the D&C.  With an earlier loss, I'm not sure if a D&C is necessary, but I've been told that 6-7 weeks post D&C is normal for a menstrual cycle.

FX that you are just experiencing some spotting, and your beta today will show that you are not going through a loss right now.  Please update us on the results (if you still want to share).

BostonGayGal

This was a lot simpler when there were fewer boards. Sorry. I posted here because I was asking about people's cp experiences and IVF next steps. But regardless, I belong here now. Beta Tuesday to see that the HCG is gone and to check other hormone levels.

tptbabe

No need to be sorry! The boards can be confusing now that there's so many of them. I'm sorry you're finding yourself back here, and I hope that you're able to cycle again soon.

BostonGayGal

My RE says that because it was so early that I don't need to skip a cycle which is great news because I'd already begun winding my law practice down since cases go to trial at @13months. We will know more after we see my levels Saturday and then Tues. But I don't understand how that could work unless the protocol changes, since I'm now on day 6 of my cycle. I'm excited to find out.

Twinkie0612

@BostonGayGal I'm sorry for your c/p.  I had one with IVF #2 and it was so hard to see that positive test only to have it taken away.  ((hugs))

We couldn't go straight into another cycle because my clinic does batched cycling, but I'm glad to hear you don't have to wait.  I hope your next cycle brings you your take home baby!

gnl42

I started estrogen on day 8 of my cycle for this FET after my chemical. RE chose not to do Lupron this time, but if she had, then I would have started Lupron then, bled again 10 days or so later, and gone on from there. They will work it out for you depending on the protocol. Glad you don't have to wait too long to start again. That was the only thing that helped me feel (a little) better.

BostonGayGal

Thank you gnl42, that is so helpful to hear. This past cycle I was just on the Estrace and then later the Endometrin. I have no idea how she might change it up except that I requested to be on the IM progesterone (which I've done before also) this time unless she prefers otherwise - I'd much rather get shots and be able to wear nice undies without pantyliners.