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lucyb1954

Hi Everyone!

@Imajin99 I'm so happy to hear from you. I really hope that your embryos come through soon! I know you've been waiting a long time and really deserve to be able to move ahead

@JamieH2000 yay for no more ABX! I really hope that your new biopsy is clean so that you can go ahead with your transfer sooner rather than later. I'm excited to see what happens on this board in October. 

@laurad75 9/1 will be here soon! I also really hope that you can get on track with insurance, etc for a transfer soon. Are you on BCP in the meantime? Happy birthday to your kiddo and my fellow Leo!

@andreamm31 @ladyp0tter I'm so excited for you guys! It's so astounding that all your donor's embryos were PGS normal, that is super amazing and bodes well for your cycle. Thanks for the birthday wishes @andreamm31

AFM

It's my 39th birthday today! I had my 10 week US today and everything looked good. Whew! I never dreamed that it would take me so long to have kids and I am feeling a bit old (as well, know that I live in Utah, land where all the LDS folks get married at 18 and start having kids immediately). But overall, a wonderful, wonderful birthday for me! Like no other. 

c-town18

JamieH2000 - I am SO hoping that the inflammation has cleared up and you can move on.  

andreamm31 @ladyp0tter - Holy sh*t!  That's so great!  When all my donor's came back normal too I was like whoa!!  Gotta love 20 something year old eggs right?  Can you guys split the cost of the PGS or no since they are considered two separate batches (?)  

Between you guys and laurad75 it sounds like October is going to be a busy month on this board. I know it may feel a little far off right now, but it sounds like everyone is keeping busy and I hope the time passes quickly for y'all. 

Imajin99 I am thinking of you and hoping you get a clearer timeline soon.  Sounds like you are keeping a good attitude about it all.  

laurad75

Happy Birthday @lucyb1954!  I hope you're having a great day!

I am still hopeful for Oct but I hit a glitch today.  I went in for bloodwork (12 vials! - hCG and a ton of vials for recurring MC labs) and it turns out my hCG isn't coming down, it actually went up a little bit since my last draw.  They are worried I may have an ectopic so tomorrow I have to go to a different clinic that has some sort of hyped out ultrasound and then drive to my home clinic for more bloodwork and then I'll talk to a PA about what they are seeing.  If it turns out it is an ectopic I'll get the methotrexate shot and will have to get another draw 4 days later. I have to assume this might push back any further treatments and I'm not on bcp because I can't start it until my hCG goes to 0.   

To make matters even more annoying, I waited 5 HOURS this morning after my blood draw for a rapid covid test so I could do a boating/ bbq day on a beautiful lake with my family and brother-in-laws family that my husband won in a silent auction.  The guy hosting this cool boat day has a pre-existing condition so everyone who is going needed to have a current covid test.  Now, I can't go because of my ultrasound/ bloodwork tomorrow.  

It hasn't been the best day.  I'm super crabby.  

lucyb1954

@laurad75 ugh eff it all! I’m so sorry you’re hitting ALL the roadblocks and on top of that you don’t get to go on a nice boat trip. I really hope it’s not an ectopic... is there anything else that could cause HCG to go up? Hopefully October can still be on the table. You’ve had a rough year. Thank you for the birthday wishes ❤️❤️❤️

JamieH2000

@lucyb1954- happy birthday!! And such a special year ahead fOr you! So glad things are going well!!

@laurad75- aww come on! You deserve a break! That’s insane it’s still going up slightly? And you got a period after you stopped meds? I’m so sorry you are dealing wjth this. And covid tests are beyond annoying right now. I really hope you don’t have any delays

c-town18

laurad75 - Ugh, I'm sorry you're dealing with this craziness. Have you ever had an ectopic before?  How much did it go up by?  I didn't even know that could happen.  Wtf.  

laurad75

Hey gang.  Thanks for the sweet words.  It looks like I'm okay and this is just a minor issue.  The ultrasound this morning was clear and my bloodwork today went down a little bit so these are all good signs.  The PA I spoke with thinks that there was likely a bit of placenta from the chemical that is stuck somewhere and giving off the horomone.  They did a biopsy today and I have to go back on monday for more bloodwork but they are confident that it is not ectopic.  

@c-town18 I have not had an ectopic before and it's super rare for an FET but not impossible.  The day my chemical was confirmed it was 44, a week later it was 34 then yesterday it was up to 56.  Today it's 45 and if they were able to suck out the tissue with the biopsy today (gross) it should be much lower on Monday.  So today it was all good news but the whole ordeal was kind of awful.  

c-town18

laurad75 - OK, I'm glad you got some good news today.  But yeah that does sound like a crappy ordeal to go through for sure.  Hopefully though this means no major delays for you. I hope you can have a somewhat relaxing weekend now.  

ladyp0tter

@c-town18 - we will not be able to split the PGS unfortunately. Since they will be sending out two batches (since mixed with each of our hubby's samples.

@laurad75 - WOW! So glad all turned out ok! I am praying for you to be able to move forward quickly and that all is smooth sailing from here!

@lucyb1954 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 

@JamieH2000 - Thanks for the well wishes! We are very happy with the outcome (hoping for more eggs to split this time), but even if we each ended up with only 5 normals each, it is much better than either of us has had so far!! It would be great and we are hoping for closer to 30 eggs which would hope (based on the math of her cycle this past time) should give us 25 fertilized and 14-18 embryos and 12-16 normals (giving us each 6-8 each). That would be my GOAL!! :-)

AFM: Our men have given their first samples for the donor and have one more sample tomorrow morning and some bloodwork. So far so good!! 

lucyb1954

@ladyp0tter and @JamieH2000 thanks so much for the birthday wishes! I hope it's going to be a really wonderful year, I'm still so scared that it will all be taken away. 

@laurad75 I'm glad to hear that things are looking clearer. I hope that you get some answers soon and can get started again but I'm sure it's a big relief that it's not ectopic at least!

@JamieH2000 how are you doing? Have you had your second biopsy yet?
@ladyp0tter you guys are getting so close! Eek!
@radmom27 I know you didn't start out on this board, but just wanted to check in and see how you're doing on the depot lupron  

JamieH2000

@laurad75- ugh that sounds like a rough procedure. I’m so sorry you have had to go they so much. The only comfort is that we both know this hell is worth it... the next transfer has to be the one!!

@ladypotter- I feel like your cycle will be here before we know it! I love summer and don’t want it to end but I’m excited for sept and October for all of our cycles!!

@lucyb1954- thanks! Biopsy is tomorrow and I’m hoping for results by end of next week hopefully. Ready to get this show on the road ...

radmom27

I hope it's OK if I join you all here.  I'm on hold right now on Lupron Depot for three months before my FET.  I recognize many of you!!!  
@lucyb1954 Thanks for thinking of me. Menopause is not fun.  Not fun at all.  Looking forward to getting through to my transfer the first week of November. Happy belated bday!!!

laurelew

@laurad75 I'm so sorry to hear about your hCG glitch and the missed boat trip.  I am happy to hear that they were able to rule out an ectopic pregnancy.  How did your blood work go yesterday?

@lucyb1954 Happy belated birthday!  I'm sorry I missed it.  I hope that you and your SO did something special to celebrate.

@JamieH2000 Best of luck with your biopsy tomorrow!  

@radmom27 I'm happy to see you on this board.  Do the Lupron Depot shots cause your body to go into/mimic menopause?    I'm not familiar with that protocol but that sounds unpleasant.  My birthday is in the first week of November so I will send positive vibes your way for your transferring at that time, not to mention for a BFP.

c-town18

radmom27 - It's always good to see you on here!  Ugh, I'm sorry you're going through this.  I'm hoping that the next couple months fly by for you and we'll all be rooting for you in November. 

JamieH2000 - Good luck with your biopsy today!  I'm really hoping the antibiotics did the trick and you can move forward quickly.  

ladyp0tter andreamm31 - Did your guys end up meeting each other or no?  Any updates on you girls' timeline?  

mbradfo2

sorry for being awol for a while; we've been getting DD's prek program sorted out and randomness below

AFM

I still haven't had a period this month but the tests are all negative as far as pregnancy is concerned. If I don't get anything by Fri, my RE's going to have me come in for an ultrasound next week just to take a look. I don't know if this happened to anyone who has had success, but my periods have been ALL OVER THE PLACE since pregnancy. My RE is concerned about the possibility that I'm entering perimenopause, esp with my bloods looking as they did.

@lucyb1954 so much goodness for you

@lauralew I saw your announcemeent - how cute!!!

@c-town18 did you have an ultrasound coming up? I feel totally behind.

@jamieh2000 good luck with the biopsy!!

andreamm31

@c-town18. YES!  The boys hung out both nights they were there and got along so great!  It made our hearts so happy!  We already know we love each other, but to hear our boys hit it off, was so awesome.  We both have appts with the doctor on Monday.  The donor should be coming off birth control soon....not sure the exact date, but I think next week or the week after sometime.  We assume our transfers will be beginning of October.

@JamieH2000. Good luck with your biopsy!

@laurad75  hopefully you get more answers, but great news it is not ectopic!  

JamieH2000

@radmom27- I didn’t realize you weren’t on here with us! Glad you are hwre now. How many more weeks of lupron?! Praying so hard this does it for you!

@lauralew- thanks!! Hope things are going well still and you are enjoying this very special time!!!

@c-town18- thanks friend. If they didn’t work, I’m gonna be pretty bummed... I should expect the worst given my history... but I really really want this next transfer to happen in 6 weeks and for it to work. Hard to believe we saw our RE again for the first time last nov to talk about PGS. Hwre we are 9 months later and still not pregnant  

@mbradfo- I don’t recall your exact levels but I didn’t think they were that bad and close to menopause? Irregular periods can be from lots of things too. Glad they are having you come in. If needed, hopefully they could induce a period and get you going then!

@andreamm31- sounds like the best news. Hard to believe Oct is only 5 weeks away and we may all be pupo and hopefully officially pregnant in less than two months!

c-town18

JamieH2000 - Ugh, yeah I know it's been a long road for your from last Nov. to now.  I have to think if everything came together and worked for you once before it's gonna happen again here soon.  I really hope this next transfer can happen asap and is a smashing success!  

andreamm31 - OMG I'm loving the bromance update!  The beginning of October is so soon.  I can't believe August is almost done!  

mbradfo2 - Keep us posted!  *TW* Yeah, my first few periods after pregnancy were wonky but then they got back on schedule. *End TW* I'm glad they're bringing you in next week if needed to get to the bottom of things.  

AFM: 

Graduated to my OB and went for an appointment with her today at 8w 6d.  All looks good!  Holding my breath just hoping and waiting to get out of this first trimester.  

lucyb1954

@radmom27 Good to hear from you, thanks for the bday wishes! I am also hoping the next couple of months fly by for you...what is the depot lupron like? I know it's effing hard to be on hold. The story of IF, always on hold! I'm looking forward to following all the Oct/Nov transfers though! You'll be in excellent company

@mbradfo2 hi! Hoping the goodness will set in post-crappy nausea!  

@JamieH2000 FX that your biopsy comes back negative! I'm really hoping you can get this party started soon...you as well, with the waiting...it's so awful. Sending lots of for you!

@andreamm31 Yassss, bromance! That is TOO adorable! The circumstances make me chuckle, like it's seriously the plot of a movie or something, but I am so excited for you and @ladyp0tter. C'mon October!

@c-town18 yessssss!!!! I was thinking about you today, I am so happy for you!

@laurad75 hope you're doing well this week! Let us know how it goes on 9/1 with your doctor. We're almost there!

AFM, not too much going on lately! Sometimes no news is good news (unlike IF), but just counting down the days until I'm past the first trimester. You ladies are the best  

mbradfo2

@lucyb1954

I think one of the biggest challenges I had with being pregnant after IF was how...normal and quiet..everything was. My OB only wanted to see me once a month until the third trimester. He fortunately had an ultrasound in his office so I got to see the baby each time and once I was in the third trimester, he agreed to do biophysical checks (an ultrasound that looks for specific criteria of movement, practice breathing, etc to measure baby's wellbeing) each appointment so I could feel reassured at least a little bit. Since you think -OH once I can FEEL the baby, I won't worry- and then I started worrying about how little or how much movement I was feeling! You get so used to bad news during IF that it seems unbelievable that something -good- is happening to you. When my daughter was born, it was just surreal and I almost had out of body feelings, like I was watching myself and think "Is this really happening?!". I still have those moments even now that she's a two year old whirlwind!

@c-town18
How exciting!!! I know you were sorta feeling unsure at the beginning but I think it looks pretty darn good for you right now!!!! 

@andreamm31
My therapist told me this week that she has a saying she's being using alot during the pandemic -- "This is the best worst thing that could happen." Basically, things seem crappy (IF, pandemic cancelling everything, etc) but it actually ends up putting you in an awesome place you wouldn't have imagined otherwise! 

@radmom27
IF is basically the hurry up and wait game a millionfold. 

I had some spotting after lunch today so we'll see what transpires over the next few days and I go into see the RE next tuesday afternoon for the scan. I'm not sure what to do re: spotting starting at 2 pm on a Friday?? I'm wondering if I should call the nurse and let them know to see what they want me to do in case this becomes AF. If we miss CD1, it'll be another month to get things lined up properly to start BCP on the right day, I think??? The clinic does everything in 3 month blocks -- 1 month starting BCP, getting baselines/bloods updated, fill out any new paperwork and do a mock transfer, 2nd month to stim/monitor for retrieval, and 3rd month for FET. They don't do fresh transfers unless absolutely necessary since they've had so much more success with frozen ones. They said their success rate went up 25% when they started doing almost exclusively frozen transfers. It might not be the worst thing to get things pushed back a little since we just heard from our bank that they don't anticipate closing on our refinance until October and we had been planning a small cash out on that to go towards meds/retrieval . We could swing it without the cash out, but I'd rather not take so much out of our reserve accounts unless I absolutely need to, esp. since DD is starting a new private preK program this year and that's a whole new expense (but the best one, imo). 

radmom27

@lauralew The Lupron shots kind of shut my whole repro system down and makes the body go into a menopause like state.  I haven't noticed any mood swinging but definitely am having hot flashes.  I had to take my second monthly shot this AM and I REALLY had to talk myself into it telling myself that hopefully in November it would be worth it. One more after this one. How are you feeling?
@c-town18 Yay for graduation!!!  Im so happy things are going well. Gives me hope!!
@mbradfo2 I'm hoping that your period comes so you can get the party started!!  The waiting and uncertainty is truly the worst part of the whole process.  
@JamieH2000 I hope your bx results are perfect!!  How long do you have to wait?  
@lucyb1954 No news IS good news.  I hope you are feeling well.  

laurad75

Hi!  I was on vacation last week and didn't have much opportunity to log on but thank you for thinking of me.  
Hi @radmom27 - xoxo

Things are okay over here.  I had bloodwork again on Thursday and hCG is still hanging out at 41.  I go back again on Monday and meet with the doctor for my follow up on Tuesday.  What has been very annoying is that following the biopsy on Thursday I developed a really bad yeast infection.  I had to take two doses of diflucan as well as topical treatment to function.  It's still not completely gone.  I don't know why the universe is testing me so hard right now but I'm just about done.  

lucyb1954

Ack @laurad75 I am so sorry! Those are common for me...take some probiotics as well. You have really been through it this year and I'm sending I hope that your vacay was a little bit rejuvenating. I need to take one, I have lots of hours saved up plus it's deathly hot in Salt Lake Valley right now and a little cool air up in the mountains would be welcome. Even though it's hard to keep up the hope right now, I'm keeping up the hope for you  

@radmom27 oof, that does NOT sound like any fun. All in the name of a good transfer in November! But man, I'm sure it's rough to go through. Esp at the hottest time of year The things we do for IF!

@mbradfo2 It def feels like I will not tell anyone until I have a baby in my arms! The PTSD is real and you get so used to having bad news to relay...And it is so quiet, not going to the clinic every week for some reason or the other but my OB lets me come in when I want for extra US which I'm very grateful for. Just counting down the days to every milestone! But then after every milestone I start looking ahead to the next one and the stress starts all over again! I hope you get to get started this month, FX that all falls into place!

Anyways I am sending lots of good wishes for all you ladies to have good October/Novembers! I feel like there is good times up ahead for this board!

JamieH2000

@c-town18 and @lucyb1954- so glad things are still looking good!! keep it going! the first tri lasts forever it seems like!! thanks for keeping up with us. Hopefully we will be joining you on PAIF soon!

@mbradfo2- did you get AF over the weekend? I sure hope so that you can get started! It sounds like your clinic maybes batches cycles? I hope they won't put you on BC right before your stim cycle.. It really supresses ladies with low AMH way too much.... but perhaps you meant a 3 month process just to get all the testing done and such. 

@radmom27- yay for one month down! I hope the next two go fast. are you doing anything fun to try to pass the time? GIven our delays, we have been focusing on camping alot and enjoying outside as much as we can before the days get short and cold. Hopefully my test will be back this week... last time it took one week and that would be wed. I just really need it back before next monday to keep on schedule!

@laurad75- gosh, you are being tested. Seriously. time for you to catch a break. I hope the appointment goes well tomorrow. One thing you could consider for the yeast infection (and just in general while going through all of this treatment) is vaginal probiotics. My RE says the latest research shows lots of good results that they keep the mirco biome right down there. and I believe yeast infections can come from lack of the good bacteria... they aren't cheap on Amazon, but $30 for a month or so is nothing in the infertility world of costs I take the Biome brand...

AFM- just waiting waiting waiting. I'm trying to just not think about it. I can't imagine another round of ABX or another month delay. Not sure if I shared, but my sister (who has a toddler 2 months younger than mine) found out she was pregnant (after 2 months of trying) 2 days after my chemical. We are normally close, but right now she feels miserable and i just can't hear about it, since I would given anything to switch spots. I don't think things will be normal for us until i get pregnant too. So I really hope this can happen in 5 weeks and that it sticks!!

laurad75

@JamieH2000 I'm really sorry about the tension with your sister.  that's so rough but give it some time and hopefully you will have good news to share soon.  That's really good advice about the vaginal probiotics.  I've been taking a probiotic supplement and drinking a yogurt everyday but I'll that in too to try and prevent it from happening again.  

I went in for more bloodwork this morning and the level rose again.  Today it was up to 58.79.  It's really concerning and of course I'm worried this will push my next cycle back.  My meeting with the dr. is tomorrow and we have a lot to talk about and then I'll have another draw on Thursday.  If that number isn't down I'll have to schedule another exam.  This is bonkers. 
TW: child mentioned
Thankfully I'm distracted because my 2 year old starts nursery school next week and I'm running around trying to make sure he has everything he needs.  It will be mostly outdoor classroom so I'm online buying rain gear and extra masks and anything else I can get my hands on to calm my nerves.  

ladyp0tter

Hi everyone!! I was on vacation last week in Arkansas so have not had time to come in and check up on everyone. I just read through everything and feel back to normal now! ha! Sounds like we are all generally in the same spot for now. 

I'm cracking up about the bromance comments!! But yes, the dudes got along great. I can't wait to get to spend time with Andrea @andreamm31 !! The proof is in the pudding right....


As for US: We had our calls with the Dr. today. Our donor starts baseline on 9/11, meds on 9/14. We talk to financial on Wednesday/Thursday so we know we have to pay by 9/11. We should then expect a retrieval 9/25 or 9/26. We are both doing PGS testing so likely we will have final confirmation of everything by  Oct 1 for Day 5 results and then October 11 for PGS results. We are hoping to plan both our transfers in Mid October. 

The Dr. wants us both to have the Saline Sonogram again (mine was done 1 1/2 yrs ago at this point). I am hoping that wont mess up our plans for October transfer. We discussed meds for me because of my Protein S Deficiency. Likely taking at LEAST baby aspirin but also Lovenox for blood thinning. 

I can't say just how excited we are!! It feels so close but SO FAR!!! EEEEE!!!!!

c-town18

laurad75 - Thank goodness you get to meet with your doctor tomorrow. You said they already ruled out ectopic right? I agree, this is bonkers and I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this. I'm glad that you have a little bit of a happy distraction though it sounds like with your LO.  

@JamieH2000 - What is the age difference between you and your sister?  Yeah, that's just a tough situation to navigate. Like Laura said, hopefully you'll have your own good news to share here soon and things will be back to normal between you two.  

laurad75

@ladyp0tter @andreamm31 I remember when I secured out donor and we were just getting started how exciting it was.  I knew that this path was going to work for us.  I'm so happy for you guys and hope that the next steps go well. 

@c-town18 I had an ultrasound and a endo biopsy and they were not able to find any evidence of placental or embryo tissue in my uterus or anywhere else. My nurse and PA do not seem to be overly concerned and I trust them.  They mostly feel bad for me that I can't move on from this failed cycle.  

c-town18

ladyp0tter - *TW* I took Lovenox for my entire first pregnancy due to a genetic clotting risk (hematologist said it was up to me but I didn't want to take any chances at that point). *End TW* I also took it while I was on estrogen for this one but was given the OK to stop now if I want to so I stopped a few days ago. Not gonna lie, those Lovenox injections aren't the most fun and can leave large bruises sometimes. I recommend icing your skin before and right after the injection, that really helped me a lot. Yeah, hopefully the saline sono doesn't delay anything; it's wise to get one if it's been that long, though. OMG, things are full speed ahead for you girls!  Can't wait to root for y'all in the coming months.  

JamieH2000

@laurad75- i so hope you get some answers and a plan today. The waiting and limbo is so hard. I'm so glad you have your DS to distract you some I just got the cutest raincoat at Target (Cat and Jack). a little retail therapy is a great distraction! I hope drop off goes smooth for you. We are two months back into daycare now and its still a big crying departure everytime they take him away.

@ladyp0tter- yay its sept and retrieval month!! i hope the saline looks good. Def a good idea to check. You wouldn't want a pesky polyp or anything getting in the way of implantation!

@c-town18- my sister is actually 2 years older than me. It was a blessing to have our first pregnancy together (though it worked for her in 3 months, and it took me three years). We did have a joint shower even since she lives out of state. But its just hard that something can't go easy for me and its so easy for her. I know life isn't fair, and I'm trying to be grateful for the miracle baby i have. but, hopefully our good luck is coming soon.

lucyb1954

@laurad75 I hope you get some answers today too! If it’s not ectopic, what could explain the HCG levels? I hope you can get things squared away soon, I know this has got to be so hard and frustrating. ❤️❤️❤️

@andreamm31 @ladyp0tter wheee! It’s all happening! So excited for you two, I hope you can get your saline sono done at your local clinic soon so that doesn’t put you off your timeline. 

@jamieh2000 I totally get it. My sister had two “accidents “ and I waited until I had a good job, good partner, and look what happens. One of her kids fathers is in and out of prison 🙄🙄🙄 life is not fair. It’s totally okay to need your time and space right now. ❤️❤️❤️

@c-@c-town18 how you feeling?

laurad75

We just 'met' (zoom) with the doctor and it was surprisingly positive and helpful.  He is done waiting for my hCG to level out so he is diagnosing this cycle a PUL (pregnancy of unknown location - so weird).  A PUL is similar to an ectopic but the embryo didn't grow so it doesn't have the harmful ramifications.  My nurse will be calling me this afternoon to schedule an injection of methotrexate which should get the ball rolling on finally bringing my numbers down.  Meanwhile he will set my plan for next cycle so they can get insurance approval and I should still be on track for an October cycle.  Fingers crossed!

JamieH2000

@lucyb1954- o man!! Your sister sounds like my SIL except now she has 4 kids l get it. My sister is a great mom and stable and has a great husband. So I am so happy for them. But you know, still hard on my end...

@laurad75- yessss for a plan!! And for on track for a oct transfer!! Was he just thinking it’s the embryo and no further testing is needed then?

laurad75

@JamieH2000 There was a whole explanation of how this happens but basically the poor embryo got carried somewhere and wasn't able to grow.  All my blood work and the biopsy came back normal so it was just bad luck.  I don't need additional testing.  I'll have the methotrexate injection tomorrow and blood work on Sunday and Wednesday.  It should significantly bring down the hCG and then I'll get a period and at the next period I can start a new cycle.  

mbradfo2

@JamieH2000
I totally get your feelings. I'm the older sis in my family (by 3 years) and we started TTC in 2012, just after my sister married. 1 year later we had nothing but BFN's and questions, and she was happily pregnant with her first. The announcement basically killed me inside...and they did it at a family dinner with everyone gathered around. I had to try so hard not to cry until I got into the car.  And then in 2016 we both became pregnant around the same time and I was so excited about it...until I had a MMC. I still can't help but look at my youngest niece and think, "My baby would have been the same age now." 

AFM, I had no further spotting and my U/S today confirmed a large anovulatory follicle. The doctor says once that goes down and my estrogen decreases, I should get a period. We have another u/s scheduled for next week to ccheck on it. 

I didn't know BCP was bad for low AMH? We just used it to regulate the cycle prior to retrieval -- should I talk to my doctor about it? He didn't really seem concerned at the appointment today re:starting BCP once I get my period, but I didn't ask him about the low AMH thing. 

JamieH2000

@laurad75- so glad all the BW and biopsy looked normal. And this shot will end this horrible limbo. So excited you could be prepping soon! Does your RE do lupron? Or you just start estrogen once your get your period and then transfer 3 weeks later?!

@mbradfo2- gosh I can’t imagine going they IF while my sister was pregnant. Gosh. Are you guys close now? Is an annovulatory follicle pretty much just a cyst? I had a cyst this spring for 2 months and it was beyond frustrating. I just had to wait to let it go away. I would def not do birth control before a stim cycle. My first ivf was cancelled since I only got two follicles to respond after BC. Most REs will do an estrogen priming prep before a cycle with low AMH. It’s also called the Schoyer protocol by some. Def worth asking about!

Imajin99

@ladyp0tter @andreamm31 This is so exciting for your both; this forum is so amazing the friends and connections we make.

Hope everyone is doing well and my apologies as with the move and with work it has been super busy but I finally have two weeks off coming up and cannot wait to sit down and go through everyone's updates.  @JamieH2000 are you still aiming for the October transfer?

As for me I am still in limbo, I am waiting to hear from our program of when they will cycle my Donor which should be over the next few weeks and since my friends has been going through the same process a few weeks ahead of me she is still waiting for the embies to be shipped to her and they had been created about 3 weeks ago. With this timing I am thinking the earliest for me will be in November.  However I am staying in good spirits and have started eating really clean and working out and starting to see some good results which can only help me in the long run.

Will keep you posted when I learn more and will enjoy catching up with everyone next week.  We are just in the midst to decide if we will fly out to NYC to see my husband family, a little nervous and scared with COVID-19 but know that if we don't go now will not be till next summer....hopefully with a big belly in tow.

Sending you all positive vibes! As our head health Dr would say " Be Kind, Be Calm, Be Safe"

JamieH2000

I am just so defeated right now. Biopsy came back with endometritis again. Which means the antibiotics didn’t work and I’ll probably have to take stronger ones and repeat the whole process. Def no transfer on 10/5 and will be lucky to get it in during October at all. I’m just so tired.

laurad75

Oh @JamieH2000.  I'm so sorry, this is such bad news.  I wish I had something more positive and inspirational to say.  Why does everything suck so much right now? Ugh.  

JamieH2000

@laurad75- ya it’s been a rough journey for number two for both of us. I’m so scared this endometritis won’t ever go away. We are trying another antiobtioc. And then discussing if we should do a hysterscopy instead of a repeat biopsy. I’m so scared it won’t ever go away and I won’t be able to carry another child. Like how does this happen?  I never imagined more could go wrong like this after we did donor egg, the ERa and evening PGS. I’m honestly just cursed