@LCK0830 my beta is the 14th. They scheduled mine for 10 days post 5 day transfer? A full 2ww does seem like a lot! But I'm praying it will be worth every second!
Congratulations McLorn! This is amazing news!!! I poas again this afternoon- 9dp5dt and I got another negative. At this point I'm assuming it'll be a negative on Monday. This kind of made me feel better because I am now trying to figure out my next steps. I have 4 frozen/tested embryos left. I'm thinking I want to transfer 2 next time. Does anyone know how long it takes to get back your period once you remove your patches and stop progesterone injections? I won't be able to do that until Monday the 12th. I'm ready to get this second show started! Also- I am a patient at FCI River North! What a small world. And- I see Dr. Kaplan and he is egotistical. I kind of like it. If anyone out there knows anything else negative about him please let me know so I can switch ASAP! Congrats on being done with ER, that was a big scary step for me. You did it @ShayLatrice
@Isabelfuentes2015 thanks! I was very nervous but my RE is amazing...she had her gangsta rap playing and was rapping money, cash, ho@s when they were wheeling me back to the room so she put me at ease. Not to mention the anesthesiologist was so sneaking he had already put them good sleeping drugs in my IV so I was on a beach in Jamaica before I realized what was going on.
*** Pregnancy & Miscarriage Mentioned*** ME: 34/DH: 33 TTC (On & Off) Since 2008 Diagnosed DOR August 2013 2009-2013 6 Clomid Rounds which resulted in 3 Cysts/Had to take some time off from TTC 10/2014 ~ BFP (Natural Pregnancy) after 3 months Acupuncture/Miscarriage at 10 wks 7/2015 ~ Med Protocol#1: Failed Cycle/Only 1 Egg/Unable to convert to IUI because thin uterus lining 08/2015 ~ Med Protocol #2: Started stims 09/13 ER 10/9 with 6 Eggs Retrieved/3 SNOWFLAKES!!
10/22/15 ~ AF Showed up, waiting for Fibroid removal. 10/28/15 ~ Saline Ultrasound - Fibroids were gone. FET scheduled for December 3rd! 12/08/15 ~ FET of one hatching Embaby
@Isabelfuentes2015 I know someone who had first hand experience with Dr. Kaplan and had a bad experience. He did four IVFs on her only later to find out IVF would not have worked for her. He missed something on an earlier test and didn't even own up to it. She ended up adopting and now has a beautiful son. She and another friend recommended that I stay away from FCI because of their lack of communication and disorganization.
Everyone's experience is different. I'm sure if she got pregnant from FCI, she would be recommending them. It sounds like Dr. Kaplan is working for you. I wouldn't make a switch unless you think you're not getting the treatment you deserve.
I'm Hoping my RE had gansta rap (old me) or country (new me) or any kind of oldies (always me) playing!! I'm kinda a hybrid of music hahaha any of it would relax me in so many ways. Country makes me happy now, but some good old Biggie or missy Elliot would make me reminisce of the good old days!!
However, my RE is a stick in the mud in that scenario; he will probably be stating statistics as I go under lol
Me 30 || DH 36 Unexplained Infertility- Postive for MTHFR Gene Mutation
Natural cycles with 1 miscarriage -3 IUI's w/ Clomid= BFN -IVF #1-Follistim and Menopur= BFN ***11 Eggs, 10 mature, 8 fertilized, transferred 1 (day 5) 2 made it to freeze -FET #1- Transferred 2, day 5 embryos =BFN -IVF #2- Follistim and Menopur = BFN ***11 retrieved, 8 mature, 6 fertilized, transferred 2 (day 3), 4 made it to freeze (Follistim and Menopur) = BFN -FET #2- Transferred 2, day 3 embryos = BFN **Changed doctor** -IUI #4- natural cycle = BFN -IUI #5- Follistim (5 eggs) BFP- lead to Miscarriage -Laproscopic Surgery for Endometriosis, Polyp removal and Cyst removal. -IVF #3- Menopur, Follistim, Lupron, Ganirellex- BFP lead to Eptopic Pregnancy ***11 Eggs retrieved, 10 Mature, 8 fertilized, transferred 3 embryos (day 3), 0 made it to freeze -Lapropscopic surgery- Removal of Fallopian Tube -IVF #4- Estrogen Priming with Vivelle dot, Menopur, Follistim, Ganirellex- BFP ***15 Eggs retreived, 11 mature, 11 fertilized, 2 embryos transferred (day 3), 2 made it to freeze Found out I was positive for MTHFR Gene Mutation during TWW of IVF #4
@Isabelfuentes2015 hi fellow Chicagoan!! I got my failed IVF news on Tuesday 8/4 and started my period that Friday... So it was quick! My nurse told me it could take up to ten days though. Hope yours come quick, or not at all! I went right into FET and as you can see it took a full 8 weeks to Beta. FCI bothered me in the beginning with some miscommunications, long waits, etc, but after a few months I think I just got comfortable with the process and it has not been a problem. Imo I would stay with your RE for your frozen transfer since he knows your history, etc..... Not sure about switching REs in the same clinic but Dr. Sipe is a straight shooter and also has a good sense of humor.
So sorry ladies! I've been lurking but DH asked that I not post until we told our folks! i read every post and ached to respond! And yes, that means I am KTFU! [-O< Just feeling so blessed.
I had a nice high beta of 213 and progesterone of above 40. I'm still in shock.... :-bd thank you all for thinking about me tonight and being with me through this journey! My second beta is Tuesday so I have a bit of a wait but I'm over the moon for our sticky little bean. My name is Tí (nickname) and I'm in NY but from the west coast and Boston!
I know most of you are snoozing, I'm still traveling up to Boston for a relaxing weekend. I really feel like this board makes all the difference! Hugs!!!!
@dreambig1021 Kim - I'm so sorry this isn't the cycle for your BFP, but I hope you made a big step forward and are ready for the future. We will be here every step of the way. I remember the struggle I went through the past cycles and I feel deeply for what you are feeling tonight. I hope and pray you find your joy just around the corner.
Jessica, @jav5y2 it's ok to feel like it didn't work. Your sticky bean won't care and will just keep making a nice comfy home. Lol. I was so absolutely certain this hadn't worked. I was so busy practicing my "it's ok and we can try again next year" positive speech to my DH to hide my hurt that I was unprepared and ended up saying something along the lines of "oh my poor vagina" when we heard the news. ">
@HBamama2B - congratulations woo hoo! thank you all for the kind words, first thing I did was finish a bottle of wine. I know it's bad now but I know this isn't the end just another hurdle I must overcome. We are all so strong and this too shall pass. We won't be able to do PGD until next year since we are OOP but 2016 will be the best year yet!
TC Since 2006
Me: 33
Dx: Hydrosalpinx
DH: 34
Dx: Perfect
IUI #1-4 = BFN
BCP Started 2/23/2014, Tubal ligation surgery 3/5/2014
1 Polyp removed, Tubes are bye bye.
IVF #1 - Gonal-F, Menopur, Cetrotide, Lupron, ER 4/14, Freeze All, OHSS 31R, 28M, 21 fertilized!
FET#1 - 06/26/14 transferred 5 day blasts 2- 1 4AA and 1 3BB lining at 12 (PIO shots, Progesterone and Estradiol) Beta 7/10/14 14dp5dt = BFFN
FET#2- 9/25 Transfer day 3, 2- 10 cell Lining at 12
10/2/15 - Progesterone Check 30
10/9/15 - 14dp3dt BFN 4/27/16 - Mock transfer protocol- Vit C, Vit D, DHEA, Prenatal, Lovenox, Estradiol, PIO FET #3 - 5/18/16 -
@HBamama2B You certainly are a mama to be!! I am so happy for you! I was analyzing what your silence meant with my DH and was thinking (and hoping) it was positive news!!! Congrats!
I've been an avid lurker of this discussion. I'm Skye from New Orleans.
Married to DH 10/6/12
TTC since 5/14
Unexplained with (controlled) hypothyroidism and suspected ovulatory dysfunction (but, I do ovulate on my own)
Clomid 50 mg 3/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
Clomid 50 mg + metformin 4/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
First RE appt. 5/15; Natural cycle 5/15 monitored with 2 mature follicles and Pregnyl Trigger (full dose) + prometrium - BFN
6/15 HSG - clear tubes & normal uterus; great PCT test results
TI - 100 mg Clomid + prometrium (AM & PM) + vaginal estrace (AM & PM) 6-7/15 (monitored) --> no additional response and thinned lining - BFN
TI - Injectables (follistim + Gonal-F, Ganirelix, & 1/2 dose Pregnyl) + prometrium (AM & PM) 9/15 --> 3-7 mature follicles (3 definites and 4+ that could have matured due to trigger) @ O -->BFN + 5 large cysts
Yay @HBamama2B! So happy for you! I figured it had to be good news when we didn't hear anything for a little while. I passed out on the couch and just woke up to this! I'm praying so hard our bfp is right around the corner [-O<
Congratulations @HBamama2B ! I've been holding my breath waiting for your announcement. So glad you got your BFP! I hope you have a great weekend celebrating with your DH!
I'm Grace. Originally from Upstate NY but now living in the DC area.
Thank you Kim, Skye, Meg and Grace. I don't think it really felt real until I posted it here. Ironic, but true.
@Joyzie77 Joy so delighted for you! I hope your 2ww flies by and I'll try to post lots of funnies to keep you distracted. Rest and relax, you deserve your R&R!
@ShayLatrice bwahahaha! Your RE sounds like a riot! Rotflmao. I would have loved some great tunes!
Thanks Tì! @HBamama2B, and a huge CONGRATULATIONS to you. Soooo, excited for what lies ahead for you!
I am definitely starting my "it's ok, it's not our time self talk." I know I still have several days to go (currently 5dp5dt), but I am not feeling ANY symptoms & after so many other BFNs hard to avoid it.
Still hopeful and constantly inspired by all the brave ladies here!
@HBamama2B OMG I'M SUPER HAPPY FOR YOU! I was at the football game lurking waiting to see a BFP from you!! Congrats momma!!!
*** Pregnancy & Miscarriage Mentioned*** ME: 34/DH: 33 TTC (On & Off) Since 2008 Diagnosed DOR August 2013 2009-2013 6 Clomid Rounds which resulted in 3 Cysts/Had to take some time off from TTC 10/2014 ~ BFP (Natural Pregnancy) after 3 months Acupuncture/Miscarriage at 10 wks 7/2015 ~ Med Protocol#1: Failed Cycle/Only 1 Egg/Unable to convert to IUI because thin uterus lining 08/2015 ~ Med Protocol #2: Started stims 09/13 ER 10/9 with 6 Eggs Retrieved/3 SNOWFLAKES!!
10/22/15 ~ AF Showed up, waiting for Fibroid removal. 10/28/15 ~ Saline Ultrasound - Fibroids were gone. FET scheduled for December 3rd! 12/08/15 ~ FET of one hatching Embaby
*** Pregnancy & Miscarriage Mentioned*** ME: 34/DH: 33 TTC (On & Off) Since 2008 Diagnosed DOR August 2013 2009-2013 6 Clomid Rounds which resulted in 3 Cysts/Had to take some time off from TTC 10/2014 ~ BFP (Natural Pregnancy) after 3 months Acupuncture/Miscarriage at 10 wks 7/2015 ~ Med Protocol#1: Failed Cycle/Only 1 Egg/Unable to convert to IUI because thin uterus lining 08/2015 ~ Med Protocol #2: Started stims 09/13 ER 10/9 with 6 Eggs Retrieved/3 SNOWFLAKES!!
10/22/15 ~ AF Showed up, waiting for Fibroid removal. 10/28/15 ~ Saline Ultrasound - Fibroids were gone. FET scheduled for December 3rd! 12/08/15 ~ FET of one hatching Embaby
@HBMama2B .. Ti!!!.. I'm so happy for you. I will blame it I the PIO.. Got a little tear in my eye. It's so awesome to have others to share with. Congratulations!!!!!!
I did my first injections tonight . Well actually after crying in bed for about an hour I made my DH take me to my mother in laws and had her do it for me . I ugly cried in front of her and was so dramatic. I feel like a fool but glad it's done ....... screw "push presents" we need injection gifts
*** Pregnancy & Miscarriage Mentioned*** ME: 34/DH: 33 TTC (On & Off) Since 2008 Diagnosed DOR August 2013 2009-2013 6 Clomid Rounds which resulted in 3 Cysts/Had to take some time off from TTC 10/2014 ~ BFP (Natural Pregnancy) after 3 months Acupuncture/Miscarriage at 10 wks 7/2015 ~ Med Protocol#1: Failed Cycle/Only 1 Egg/Unable to convert to IUI because thin uterus lining 08/2015 ~ Med Protocol #2: Started stims 09/13 ER 10/9 with 6 Eggs Retrieved/3 SNOWFLAKES!!
10/22/15 ~ AF Showed up, waiting for Fibroid removal. 10/28/15 ~ Saline Ultrasound - Fibroids were gone. FET scheduled for December 3rd! 12/08/15 ~ FET of one hatching Embaby
@Knottie24173360 I knew it with those numbers! Congrats on double the love! So so so happy for you! I hope you had a great US with lots of joy tears. What's your EDD?
Brandy, congrats! Such wonderful, healthy news!!!!!
@cristiniv I did not test during 2ww....in retrospect that would have been nice for others, but I thought it would stress me out!
I can't sleep! It's officially my birthday and I am pregnant!!!! But mainly I am so crampy and hot I can't get comfortable!
Re: September / October IVF
Does anyone know how long it takes to get back your period once you remove your patches and stop progesterone injections? I won't be able to do that until Monday the 12th. I'm ready to get this second show started!
Also- I am a patient at FCI River North! What a small world. And- I see Dr. Kaplan and he is egotistical. I kind of like it. If anyone out there knows anything else negative about him please let me know so I can switch ASAP!
Congrats on being done with ER, that was a big scary step for me. You did it @ShayLatrice
*** Pregnancy & Miscarriage Mentioned***
ME: 34/DH: 33
TTC (On & Off) Since 2008
Diagnosed DOR August 2013
2009-2013 6 Clomid Rounds which resulted in 3 Cysts/Had to take some time off from TTC
10/2014 ~ BFP (Natural Pregnancy) after 3 months Acupuncture/Miscarriage at 10 wks
7/2015 ~ Med Protocol#1: Failed Cycle/Only 1 Egg/Unable to convert to IUI because thin uterus lining
08/2015 ~ Med Protocol #2: Started stims 09/13
ER 10/9 with 6 Eggs Retrieved/3 SNOWFLAKES!!
10/22/15 ~ AF Showed up, waiting for Fibroid removal.
10/28/15 ~ Saline Ultrasound - Fibroids were gone. FET scheduled for December 3rd!
12/08/15 ~ FET of one hatching Embaby
12/21/15 ~ 13dp5dfet Beta 755! I'M PREGNANT!!!/ 12/23/15 ~15dp5dfet Beta 1539!
01/05/16 ~ 1st Ultrasound - 2 little beans and 2 Heartbeats (120 & 125 bpm)
My Fur Baby: Diva Celeste McClendon
Hey to Meg, Shay, Joy, McLorn and Kim! It's great to know names and locations -- wild how small of a world it is!
I'm Jessica from Phoenix.
@Isabelfuentes2015 I'm bummed for you, but don't count yourself out yet, you never know what could be happening without you knowing.
My beta is Tuesday and doubts have started creeping in today. Not planning on testing early, too nervous for a BFN.
Country makes me happy now, but some good old Biggie or missy Elliot would make me reminisce of the good old days!!
However, my RE is a stick in the mud in that scenario; he will probably be stating statistics as I go under lol
Unexplained Infertility- Postive for MTHFR Gene Mutation
Natural cycles with 1 miscarriage
-3 IUI's w/ Clomid= BFN
-IVF #1-Follistim and Menopur= BFN
***11 Eggs, 10 mature, 8 fertilized, transferred 1 (day 5) 2 made it to freeze
-FET #1- Transferred 2, day 5 embryos =BFN
-IVF #2- Follistim and Menopur = BFN
***11 retrieved, 8 mature, 6 fertilized, transferred 2 (day 3), 4 made it to freeze (Follistim and Menopur) = BFN
-FET #2- Transferred 2, day 3 embryos = BFN
**Changed doctor**
-IUI #4- natural cycle = BFN
-IUI #5- Follistim (5 eggs) BFP- lead to Miscarriage
-Laproscopic Surgery for Endometriosis, Polyp removal and Cyst removal.
-IVF #3- Menopur, Follistim, Lupron, Ganirellex- BFP lead to Eptopic Pregnancy
***11 Eggs retrieved, 10 Mature, 8 fertilized, transferred 3 embryos (day 3), 0 made it to freeze
-Lapropscopic surgery- Removal of Fallopian Tube
-IVF #4- Estrogen Priming with Vivelle dot, Menopur, Follistim, Ganirellex- BFP
***15 Eggs retreived, 11 mature, 11 fertilized, 2 embryos transferred (day 3), 2 made it to freeze
Found out I was positive for MTHFR Gene Mutation during TWW of IVF #4
FCI bothered me in the beginning with some miscommunications, long waits, etc, but after a few months I think I just got comfortable with the process and it has not been a problem. Imo I would stay with your RE for your frozen transfer since he knows your history, etc..... Not sure about switching REs in the same clinic but Dr. Sipe is a straight shooter and also has a good sense of humor.
I had a nice high beta of 213 and progesterone of above 40. I'm still in shock.... :-bd thank you all for thinking about me tonight and being with me through this journey! My second beta is Tuesday so I have a bit of a wait but I'm over the moon for our sticky little bean. My name is Tí (nickname) and I'm in NY but from the west coast and Boston!
I know most of you are snoozing, I'm still traveling up to Boston for a relaxing weekend. I really feel like this board makes all the difference! Hugs!!!!
31R, 28M, 21 fertilized!
Beta 7/10/14 14dp5dt = BFFN
4/27/16 - Mock transfer protocol- Vit C, Vit D, DHEA, Prenatal, Lovenox, Estradiol, PIO
FET #3 - 5/18/16 -
I've been an avid lurker of this discussion. I'm Skye from New Orleans.
I'm Grace. Originally from Upstate NY but now living in the DC area.
@Joyzie77 Joy so delighted for you! I hope your 2ww flies by and I'll try to post lots of funnies to keep you distracted. Rest and relax, you deserve your R&R!
@ShayLatrice bwahahaha! Your RE sounds like a riot! Rotflmao. I would have loved some great tunes!
I am definitely starting my "it's ok, it's not our time self talk." I know I still have several days to go (currently 5dp5dt), but I am not feeling ANY symptoms & after so many other BFNs hard to avoid it.
Still hopeful and constantly inspired by all the brave ladies here!
*** Pregnancy & Miscarriage Mentioned***
ME: 34/DH: 33
TTC (On & Off) Since 2008
Diagnosed DOR August 2013
2009-2013 6 Clomid Rounds which resulted in 3 Cysts/Had to take some time off from TTC
10/2014 ~ BFP (Natural Pregnancy) after 3 months Acupuncture/Miscarriage at 10 wks
7/2015 ~ Med Protocol#1: Failed Cycle/Only 1 Egg/Unable to convert to IUI because thin uterus lining
08/2015 ~ Med Protocol #2: Started stims 09/13
ER 10/9 with 6 Eggs Retrieved/3 SNOWFLAKES!!
10/22/15 ~ AF Showed up, waiting for Fibroid removal.
10/28/15 ~ Saline Ultrasound - Fibroids were gone. FET scheduled for December 3rd!
12/08/15 ~ FET of one hatching Embaby
12/21/15 ~ 13dp5dfet Beta 755! I'M PREGNANT!!!/ 12/23/15 ~15dp5dfet Beta 1539!
01/05/16 ~ 1st Ultrasound - 2 little beans and 2 Heartbeats (120 & 125 bpm)
My Fur Baby: Diva Celeste McClendon
*** Pregnancy & Miscarriage Mentioned***
ME: 34/DH: 33
TTC (On & Off) Since 2008
Diagnosed DOR August 2013
2009-2013 6 Clomid Rounds which resulted in 3 Cysts/Had to take some time off from TTC
10/2014 ~ BFP (Natural Pregnancy) after 3 months Acupuncture/Miscarriage at 10 wks
7/2015 ~ Med Protocol#1: Failed Cycle/Only 1 Egg/Unable to convert to IUI because thin uterus lining
08/2015 ~ Med Protocol #2: Started stims 09/13
ER 10/9 with 6 Eggs Retrieved/3 SNOWFLAKES!!
10/22/15 ~ AF Showed up, waiting for Fibroid removal.
10/28/15 ~ Saline Ultrasound - Fibroids were gone. FET scheduled for December 3rd!
12/08/15 ~ FET of one hatching Embaby
12/21/15 ~ 13dp5dfet Beta 755! I'M PREGNANT!!!/ 12/23/15 ~15dp5dfet Beta 1539!
01/05/16 ~ 1st Ultrasound - 2 little beans and 2 Heartbeats (120 & 125 bpm)
My Fur Baby: Diva Celeste McClendon
I did my first injections tonight . Well actually after crying in bed for about an hour I made my DH take me to my mother in laws and had her do it for me . I ugly cried in front of her and was so dramatic. I feel like a fool but glad it's done ....... screw "push presents" we need injection gifts
*** Pregnancy & Miscarriage Mentioned***
ME: 34/DH: 33
TTC (On & Off) Since 2008
Diagnosed DOR August 2013
2009-2013 6 Clomid Rounds which resulted in 3 Cysts/Had to take some time off from TTC
10/2014 ~ BFP (Natural Pregnancy) after 3 months Acupuncture/Miscarriage at 10 wks
7/2015 ~ Med Protocol#1: Failed Cycle/Only 1 Egg/Unable to convert to IUI because thin uterus lining
08/2015 ~ Med Protocol #2: Started stims 09/13
ER 10/9 with 6 Eggs Retrieved/3 SNOWFLAKES!!
10/22/15 ~ AF Showed up, waiting for Fibroid removal.
10/28/15 ~ Saline Ultrasound - Fibroids were gone. FET scheduled for December 3rd!
12/08/15 ~ FET of one hatching Embaby
12/21/15 ~ 13dp5dfet Beta 755! I'M PREGNANT!!!/ 12/23/15 ~15dp5dfet Beta 1539!
01/05/16 ~ 1st Ultrasound - 2 little beans and 2 Heartbeats (120 & 125 bpm)
My Fur Baby: Diva Celeste McClendon
@mclorn so excited to trek into the first trimester with you!
So happy for your ladies bfp! You will be great moms !
I am sorry for the bfns!
Any symptoms during 2ww?
I am so happy for you! Congrats and many hugs for the great news! Enjpy your weekends- mom's to be!