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1st IVF cycle and egg retrieval questions

jme5611jme5611 member
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I started my 1st IVF cycle a couple weeks ago and had my ER yesterday.  They got 14 eggs, as of now 10 have fertilized.  I have questions regarding the recovery from the ER procedure.  I'm not even really having cramping or ovarian pain but I'm having a lot of bloating/gas discomfort under my diaghram. Is this normal? and what can I do to help with the discomfort? It's only been about 36 hours since the procedure and I know I probably shouldn't have gone back to work, but I did (I'm a nurse and work night shift).

8 failed IUI, (1 chemical pregnancy, 1 MC)

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Re: 1st IVF cycle and egg retrieval questions

  • vpinevpine member
    Siggy warning - I was told to bed rest for 4 days, I listened to the RE, some are told not to rest at all, it depends on RE instructions. I had bloating after ER and ET, it's normal.
    Me: 32, DH: 34.
    Trying since Jan 2011. Unexplained IF.
    2 IUIs = BFN.
    1 IVF (Dec 2013) = BFN.
    FET, 2 frosties (June 13, 2014)

    14dp5dt-June 27 -BFP, beta 2061. 2nd beta >5000, 3rd beta >5000, 2 sacs 06/30.
    Twin Girls - 02/11/15 - at 37 weeks (no NICU, home with me at 3 days).
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  • ExoticAntibioticExoticAntibiotic member
    Take Gas X. A lot of Gas X.
    TTC #1 since 2011 · Me (35, PCOS, AMA, abnormal eggs) and DH (47, MFI)
    2012-2013: 3 Clomid cycles, 3 IUIs, all BFNs
    IVF #1 January 2014: 14R/12M/9F 1 transferred, 3 frozen = BFN
    FET #1 March 2014: 1 transferred = BFFN · FET #2 May 2014: 2 transferred = BFFN
    IVF #2 June 2014: 24R/11M/10F 6 PGS tested: 1 normal embryo, 1 with no result
    FET #3 in March 2015: 2 transferred = BFFN
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  • jme5611jme5611 member
    Thanks for the responses!
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  • vballbabyvballbaby member
    I had a lot of bloating and gas as well. I rested for the better part of two days after ET. The Valium they gave me just wiped me out and I could still feel it the next day. I would just say take it easy and drink a lot of fluids. I didn't take anything for gas and just took Tylenol for pain. Good luck!
    Me 42, DH 33, TTC for about a year naturally (but no protection for 4 yrs). Together 6 yrs, married June 2014.
    CD 3, FSH of 15, E2 67, AMH 0.43, LH 6.2, normal HSG test
    DH good count but low volume, 87% motility, 1% morphology
    IUI#1 - Nov 2014, 100 mg clomid and HCG, 2 large follies 20 & 16mm (7 follies total). BFN
    IVF# 1 Jan 2014, 225 Gonal F, 225 Menopur, Ganirelix, 4R/3M/1F w/ICSI - PUPO!
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  • emmuffyemmuffy member
    bloating is normal. My RE recommended V8

    Official diagnosis: Unexplained IF. I am 32. I have low ovarian reserve (low AMH), and poor egg quality. I've also been diagnosed with mild glandular developmental arrest (lining problems, detected with EFT).

    We are using open ID donor sperm. IUIs #1-7=BFN. IVF September 2014 antagonist protocol, 8R,5M,3F, 5 day transfer of 1 morula = BFN. IVF#2 planned for January 2015 (antagonist protocol + HGH).

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  • jro1602jro1602 member

    Oh the bloating...why don't they warn you about that? I actually called my nurse after hours last night because I really thought something was wrong with me (I look 5 months pregnant).  I was told it's totally normal and only to worry if you start experiencing shortness of breath, a lot of pain, or pain when urinating.

     

    I haven't really found anything that helps aside from a TON of water.  I've also given up on wearing normal pants and live only in yoga pants or leggings (even at work - I've been getting some interesting looks).  I have been taking colace regularly and miralax when needed as extreme constipation was another lovely side effect I had.

    Me (30): Blocked fallopian tube, mild Hypothyroidism

    DH (31): Low motility and morphology<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

    Married: 8/11, TTC since 1/14

    IVF #1: January 2015

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  • jammiebjammieb member
    I hope your feeling better!! I just wanted to add that 10 fertilizing is wonderful!! Good luck to you!!
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