Low AMH Level

andreamm31

Thanks guys!  Soooo my OB called at like 545pm and she was second guessing herself and really worried I could have an ectopic and didn't want to see me wait for an ultrasound with the risk of rupturing.  So she convinced me to go to the ER.  They couldn't find anything, anywhere....so once again, I left he ER after 3 hours with more questions than answers.  My HCG there was 189, up 3 from this morning.  So they don't like how it is bouncing like this and plateauing.  So still on ectopic watch and serial HCGs.  

laurad75

@andreamm31 something similar actually happened to me over the summer. My first beta was really low (maybe 35) and then it rose to 150ish and then went back down in the 40s and from there we couldn’t get it to go back down. I was examined for an ectopic and they thankfully couldn’t find anything but my hCG still wouldn’t go down.  The dr diagnosed me with a Pregnancy of Unknown Location which usually means a piece of the placenta that was trying to grow is stuck somewhere. It’s the placenta that produces the hCG (I didn’t know that). Anyway, I opted to treat the issue with methotrexate and the numbers went down immediately and I was able to start a bee cycle the following month. 

@JamieH2000 WTF girl. I’m so sorry. 

mbradfo2

@andreamm31
I think your OB made the right call as much as it sucks to have to go to the ER. If I were her, I'd wouldn't risk waiting if the numbers looked like a possible ectopic. I remember when @laurad75 had her "pregnancy of unknown location" and I hope you'll be able to get your numbers down to 0 as quickly as possible with something as simple as methotrexate. I'm just so freaking pissed off for you; IF sucks. It's not fair you have to go through all of crap. It's not fair that any of us, I suppose, have to go through all of this just for a chance at having a baby. I know my dad would say that life isn't fair, but still, this just seems cruel.

Thank goodness we have less than 2 months of 2020 to go. This year has been one thing after another.

In the spoiler -- I got a special ornament to commemorate 2020 and I'm sure you all can agree with it.

andreamm31

@laurad75. Im really really really hoping I can get away with not taking methotrexate, I just cant imagine putting that poison into my body.  With my MTHFR mutation, I just know that stuff will hang around in my body for a long time as I don't properly detox things from my body.  im glad that it worked for you and if my numbers continue to bounce like this and don't go down coming off the meds and they pretty much force me to, then I would take it, but I really really don't want to.  

@mbradfo2. yup, that ornament seems to be about right.  im pretty sure Im out of the game for the rest of 2020,so lets get the hell out of 2020.  What a shitty year.  I am glad I went to the ER, but just wish they saw a definitive location of where it was.

@JamieH2000 Im sorry girl.  You are still not quite out of the game just yet.  Hopefully today or tomorrow you see a positive.  November was supposed to be this awesome month for all of us and now It seems like its going out in a dumpster fire like @mbradfo2 ornament.

@lucyb1954 thanks friend.  I found out my OB can do the endometrial biopsy which is great I don't have to pay my RE to do it.  One less expense.  im fine with Dr Dorais splitting the difference with me on the ERA and giving me 12 hours as opposed to the 24.  I really don't want to do the ERA again, but if next time I have no implantation at all, then I will repeat it.  


@lmajin99 how is your beta wait?  

@c-town18 yup, sucks!  This month is turning out to be a big dud.

@hopefuljj thanks for all the love.

@laurad75. I was so bummed I had to leave my full glass of wine to go to the hospital.  I didn't even want it when I got home.  I just wanted to go to bed.  Tonight, I will dive back in!

@lrynwnab glad to hear things are looking good and getting ready for transfer!  not too far off!


It was a sobering fact to wake up and look on my FollowMyHealth app where I have a new diagnosis of "Pregnancy Location Unknown".  Definetly annoyed my 3 hour hospital wait turned into no real information.  Praying now that I stopped my meds that things will just move along.  I called in sick to work today and likely going to call out the rest of the week.  I work next on Thursday and Friday.  I just don't want to miscarry at work or stress there.  Im having my real coffee this morning.  Its like the only rebel thing I can do today.  

Imajin99

@andreamm31 Once again I am so sorry that you are going through this with everything else that occurred this year.  My beta wait is going okay, I keep shifting back and forth of wanting to test at home early or wait till the beta.  Hubby and I decided the earliest we would check at home is tonight so lets see what we decide.  That is only because I have had bouts of nauseous the last two days which would be very early anyhow.

andreamm31

@lmajin99 that's a very positive sign!!!  Eeeeekkkkkkkk,  sending you lots of good vibes!!!

c-town18

JamieH2000 - Hey friend, how are you holding up?  Were you able to move your beta up?  

Imajin99 - Did you decide to test at home last night or no? 

Imajin99

I have tested at home as I couldn't wait much longer. Results in Spoiler:

First Response HPT showed a fairly strong 2nd line.  Looking forward to the beta on Friday to confirm, feeling extremely calm and just cautiously optimistic. Thanks again for everyone's continued support.

lrynwnab

@lmajin99 that is so exciting! great news!

andreamm31

@lmajin99 How exciting!  Congrats girl!  Now lets get that beta and see some doubling!

My repeat HCG yesterday went from 189 Monday night down to 88!  So we are more comfortable thinking its less likely ectopic. Im so relieved and we will repeat again on Friday.  

laurad75

Congratulations @Imajin99!

That's really good news @andreamm31.  I know the whole situation is so disappointing but hopefully it will be resolved quickly and you can prepare to cycle again soon. 

ladyp0tter

Hi Ladies, 

I am so sorry @jamieh2000, IF SUCKS BALLS. Praying you get some answers soon and can get to that positive you so deserve.

@andreamm31 - words just cannot describe how deeply sorry I am for you. this rollercoaster has been such a bitch and we really thought this would be our golden ticket. I KNOW you will get there and you will get those babies you so deserve. LUV YOU MUCH!!! 

AFM: Transfer went great. Quick and easy. I enjoyed my weekend in Utah and Hubby and I went hiking Saturday in the Snow and then Sunday in a couple more snowless areas. Monday we mostly relaxed and then Tuesday Hubby and I just did a movie and walked around the local aquarium. Came home late last night. So today is 3dp5dt and all is so far so good. Feeling a bit nauseous today so hoping that is a good sign. We shall see!! I know I won't hold out testing, so likely by Friday I will test. 
 

dukie001

@ladyp0tter yey for a smooth transfer! And being nauseous is a good sign 😉

mbradfo2

@andreamm31
Good news that it seems to be coming down naturally so you can take another step forward on your journey. Have you ever watched the documentary "One More Shot"? I highly recommend it; it's about a couple's long journey through IF, donor eggs, BFN's, the whole shebang. You might want to wait until you feel a little more emotionally ready to handle the ending though (which is a happy one).  Link:  http://www.onemoreshotfilm.com/

But in the documentary, the film-makers say something that I think really holds true for all of us on this crappy journey: "This is the baby we were meant to have..." (I forget the whole line so I'm paraphrasing a bit.) So think of this not as a step back but just another step on your path to meet the baby that is meant for you. I was completely shattered after my first miscarriage, but now, looking back at everything we went through, I think, "If that hadn't happened, I wouldn't have the baby I DO have, even if it took longer than I would have liked. And I can't imagine a world without her." 

@Imajin99
Great news! Hoping for a nice strong beta for you

@JamieH2000
IF just sucks. Period. Give extra snuggles to your little man and remember how much it's all worth it in the end.

@ladyp0tter
Love the socks and the beautiful embie! FX for you!

laurad75

@ladyp0tter so exciting! GL

And a big yes to what @mbradfo2 said about 'the baby you are meant to have'.  I carried that sentiment with me after my losses. 

c-town18

ladyp0tter - OMG you are too adorable!  Good luck to you! 

@andreamm31 - Good news that it's decreasing so fast. That must be a bit of a relief for you at least. 

Imajin99

@LadyPotter Glad things went smooth and you have a nice weekend trip there with Hubby. Love the pineapple leggings!
@c-town18 Thank you so much!
@mbradfo2 Thank-you!
@lrynwnab Thank you!
@andreamm31 Thank you girl, been thinking about you and glad to see the numbers are heading down quickly and hoping you can start soon again as long as you feel ready to.

Imajin99

@JamieH2000 Thinking of you 

lucyb1954

@Imajin99 WOOT!!!!! Excited for you!!! Keep us posted on beta  

@ladyp0tter I'm so glad you had a good time while you were in Utah and that transfer went well. A little rest and relaxation can't hurt during transfer! Sending sticky vibes to your little embryo! I can't remember -- did you transfer female or male?

@andreamm31 That is really good news that your beta is dropping so rapidly (I mean, as good news as you can get in this situation...). However fewer complications the better and then you can get back in the game sooner. I'm thinking of you lady -- you're a strong one and you've had a really rough year. Enjoy coffee and wine during the holidays!

@JamieH2000 Thinking of you, friend. Lots of hugs

@c-town18 how you feeling lady? Things going good?

ladyp0tter

@lucyb1954 - a Boy! :-)

Thanks everyone for the well wishes!! I a so excited and feeling positive. I will be testing tomorrow at 5dp5dt (although my transfer was late in the day Monday so it is kind of more like 4 1/2days past. We shall see!!! 

JamieH2000

@lmajin99- loved to hear your good news. You have waited soo long and deserve this! Hoping for an awesome beta today.
@ladypotter- hoping for an early positive for you tomorrow!
@andreamm31- been thinking of you. I really hope the numbers come down quickly so you can move forward.

Thanks for all the thoughts friends. Its been a really rough few days. letting myself grieve because i know i need to in order to move on and pick up the pieces and be willing to go through all of this again. I'm really terrified of not being able to carry after two failed transfers with PGS normal embryos, ERA timing confirmed, and a clean uterus confirmed 5 weeks before transfer.
But my RE is awesome and we have a plan. I emailed her 12 in depth questions and ideas i had and we went through them all.  The plan is to do Orlyssa for two months (like lupron) to shut down any inflammation. its pills instead of monthly shots, so its supposed to be easier to handle. During this two months I will do another antibiotic and an antifungal. in January, we will do another hysterscopy, with a biopsy for endometritis, a culture to check what, if any, bacteria are present.  *hopefully* all of that will come back clear and we would be ready to transfer again sometime in February. With the transfer, we would try the antihistamine protocol to hopefully lower any inflammation that survives all the other meds.  Its a long road ahead.... but giving up isn't an option. 

mbradfo2

@JamieH2000
Awesome that your RE already has a plan for you guys -- sounds great! We might end up transferring around the same time now lol! The plan for me is the same as last time, ER in Jan with immediate FET in the next cycle. No fresh transfers; my RE thinks he has more success with frozen. So maybe Feb for the transfer? Unless we do testing that is -- still up in the air over that. Probably a good idea but makes me nervous, especially if I only get 1 or 2 blasts.

 In any case, I'll be glad for 2020 to be behind me. The dumpster ornament arrived today and DH LOVED it. We ended up getting two since I accidentally put two units in my cart (I admit, I ordered it at a crazy hour in the morning) but he has a friend who wants it for their tree, so it already has a home or else I would have offered it to you guys!

Imajin99

@JamieH2000 thank you so much. I am glad you were able to take some time to grieve and have been able to connect with your RE and have a set plan to put in motion.
@ladypotter Thinking of you and hope you are doing well.

AFM:

Beta this morning confirmed the pregnancy at a level of 118; for some reason my clinic does a repeat beta a week later which I find super odd and had never heard before as my previous clinic did it 2 days later and from what I have gathered from the forum it is usually 2-3 days.  I was able to request an earlier one which will be Tuesday morning so 4 days later but at least it may give me a piece of mind a bit sooner as I would have dreaded waiting a full week.

andreamm31

@jamieh2000 ughhhh girl, Ive been patiently waiting to see what was happening with you but was really hoping it would be different news.  Im sorry friend.  But you are right, giving up is not an option.  Thats how I am feeling too.  Im just so sorry you are going through this too.

@mbradfo2. You really do come down with some truth and wisdom, don't you?  I really needed that reminder because that really is how I feel.  that the baby Im supposed to have will come and when she is here, I will know why I had to wait for her to come earth bound.  Thank you.  I will definetly have to check out that documentary.
@laurad75  thank you...it is a comfort to hold that close.

@lmajin99 thank goodness they will get you in on Tuesday, but how odd?  But I can imagine a week would be torturous.  These every 48 hour ones are killing me just waiting till the results come back.

@lucyb1954  Im already so dehydrated, 2 cups of coffee in the morning and wine at night.  hahahaha. Indulging as much as I can while Im still being a slug around here.

@ladyp0tter  really hoping for a good text in the morning and Lisa's editing skills.
 
@c-town18  Yes, It has been such a relief and decrease in that impending doom feeling because we didn't know what the heck was happening, so I feel so much relief knowing that now I will likely just miscarry.  but this small part of me was really hoping it was ectopic because then I would know it didn't work because it traveled to the wrong location rather than something be wrong with my uterus or body.  

Once again, still waiting for my labs to come back.  I have my Endometrial biopsy scheduled for Dec 18th.  We have to hope I am down to HCG of 0 by then.  I won't cycle until after the New Year.  Still waiting to start miscarrying, which is such a weird feeling.  What a rollercoaster wanting my numbers to double and go higher then pleading for them to drop drastically so I can avoid further interventions.  Its so weird. 

Imajin99

Thanks @andreamm31; sending you lots of hugs and love.

c-town18

JamieH2000: - That sounds like a solid plan.  And you're smart to take a little time to grieve; I feel like I never did that between setbacks, I would just be numb and move right onto the next thing, and at some point it finally caught up to me.  How is DH holding up?  I hope celebrating the holidays with your little one is a welcome distraction over the next few months. 

Imajin99:  Congrats again! That's a promising first beta!  I know these early stages are full of anxiety but that's the best news your could have gotten so far.  

ladyp0tter: Thinking of you today!  Fingers crossed for you if you decide to test. 

hopefuljj

@JamieH2000 girl, been thinking a lot about your. I’m so so sorry about all of this. I’m very glad you guys have a plan.  I know it doesn’t help but just don’t forget I had 3 failed PGS normal beautiful embryos. 2 my own which took 1.5 years to get (had they not taken that long I may have kept trying for more embryos since I was able to make them) and one donor egg.  I have done a lot of research around implantation and it does seem that women with displaced implantation windows often do also have less luck with implantation in general, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen but does make it sometimes take a few tries, which is why I’m so happy you have embryos, but I know how incredibly hard it is to go through unsuccessful transfers. It just takes so much out of you.  I’m so so sorry.  But you will get there. So glad there is an alternative to the depot Lupron now! That’s amazing! I’m glad you will have some time to grieve.  Give that babe or yours extra cuddles. I’m sending so many hugs your way. 

@andreamm31 laaady, so heartbroken for you as well.  I know this sucks, but I’m so glad it’s not ectopic and that you will be able to try again soon.  It’s so hard.  I’ve been exactly where you are.  Glad that you’re hcg is going down! That was a pretty good drop! For me all the chemicals I had after transfers the numbers dropped like that and didn’t take long to get to 0, the miscariage was the only one that took foooorrreeever.  Hoping your labs come back showing a steady decline (always so weird to hope for.....) sending love

@LadyPotter crossing everything for you lady! What cute pics!!!!!!!!!!

@Imajin99 omggggggggg girl I can NOT!  I’m so so excited for you!  And seriously, doctors that do that weird 1 week away 2nd check are crazy!!!!!! I would lose my mind!  So here is something interesting on why I think they do that, I grew up with this girl who had an IVF baby about 1.5 years ago.  I follow her on social, and her betas were crazy... REMINDER people I can’t access this site on a computer, I only own a Mac and the bump people KNOW it’s a problem but have still not fixed it! So I have to type on my little phone so please forgive me for not putting this in a spoiler box but I see no way to do so on mobile.  Ok begin spoiler cuz I don’t know if this is going to be sensitive for some people!!  

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So my friends beta numbers were this 
beta 1: 161.2
beta 2: 79.6 
beta 3: 185.2
beta 4: 565.6
so I feel like not doing it every 2 days avoids this roller coaster but also how can anyone wait that long?!!!!!!!!  Also this is by far not common!!!!! It has to be super rare!
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@c-town18  how are you doing??!!!!!

@mbradfo2 I love that documentary!!!! So incredible! I watched it after my last OE failed transfer and just cried and cried and cried. She truly tried all the things. That reiki scene?!! Omg.  Truly grateful they shared their journey so public ally.

AFM
Let’s also treat this like a spoiler!!!!!! Sensitive

my munchkin turned 6 months old last week.  I dressed her in her Hanna Anderson rainbow dress, the first outfit I ever bought for her when I was pregnant and finally convinced that I might actually be having a baby...she is certainly my rainbow after the storm not to mention my pot of gold. I hadn’t thought about the baby I lost before having her in a while and it felt like I was actually honoring that lost soul as well which was beautiful.   

 I sat her with Hopeful Heart Bear (the care bear) that a few friends from the infertility App I’ve been on for YEARS (that became IRL friends who I brunch with all the time) sent me before her birth because my handle over there has always been Hopefulheart. Taking those 6 month pictures felt like a complete dream come true.  Those who follow me on Instagram already saw them:)  she just looks so happy and my heart was exploding and still is with love. Lol if I could do a spoiler box is add them here but I give up. HOW have they not fixed this yet?!!  Anyway, aside from that, still working on the letter to her donor!  I just haven’t had any time to sit down and write it but I’ve got some of it sorted out so excited to finish that and send it off her way hopefully soon!
sending love to everyone and very sorry for not being as active as I would like. It’s just very hard from a phone.  I love you all.

mbradfo2

@hopefuljj
That sounds like such a precious photo shoot! And your heart bursting with love is totally a real thing; it surprised me how intense it was! I broke down in tears in my maternity room as I was snuggling baby and saying to her, "You're finally here. You're finally here....!"

I made a little photo collage for my parents and in-laws to enjoy with pictures from birth to present. The caption on the wooden panel is "prayers answered". I still think about how I lit all of the candles at Mont St Michel, begging for a happy healthy pregnancy and wonder if that was the plan all along -- I m/c the baby I was carrying when I lit the candles but the next fall I was celebrating getting into the second trimester with a healthy baby girl. Not on my time table, but few things are, I suppose. 

I'm glad your little one is doing so well and is as happy as a clam! Time flies, doesn't it? 6 months already!!!

@Imajin99
Where do you live? If you're in the US, you might be able to order the beta directly from the lab without a doctor's note -- Quest is doing this for some tests. HCG is $39 for the bloodwork.  https://questdirect.questdiagnostics.com/products?category=Women's Health 

Imajin99

@JamieH2000 Thank you!
@hopefuljj Thanks so much and thanks for sharing the story. One week is definitely a long time but it must be some rationale for this 'madness of a wait' I am happy that they are allowing me to do it earlier and I think 4 days should allow for a good rise and show that everything is on track.
Thanks for sharing the experience you had with your lil one and her big 6 months. I would love to see pictures if you can share your Instagram or send them via message.  I love the Care bear idea! I have been obsessed with care bears and when they gained back in popularity about 15 years ago I had bought all this care bear stuff including baby stuff (which is all packed and tucked away).  Hoping to be able to open that box sooner then later.
@mbradfo2 Thanks for the suggestion, I was thinking of contacting my family doctor who is super lovely and had helped me the last time on getting a 3rd beta.  I will wait out the 4 days....almost 3 days now.  If I feel like I want a 3rd beta I will ask my RE or family Dr and can see if I can get something similar as you had suggested.
**Trigger Warning** Loss Mentioned

I may be happy with just seeing the rise and doubling in the 2nd beta and not worry about asking for a 3rd as the first ultrasound will be about 13 days after that . Last time my numbers kept rising but didn't find out until the ultrasound that there was no heartbeat and would most likely be a non-viable pregnancy.  Want to keep a more neutral mind of course.

mbradfo2

@Imajin99
I understand the feeling re: beta numbers.


TW

My first BFP (a surprise natural one) they rose in perfect textbook fashion but at the ultrasound, the doctor saw no HB and an enlarged yolk sac which is often a sign of abnormality. Just try to focus on the knowledge that you have a healthy embabie and take it one step at a time. 

c-town18

Update on me since some of you had asked: 

I went for my 20 week U/S this past week and while everything with the baby looks great, apparently they can see that we have a velamentous cord insertion (I had never heard of it but it means that the umbilical cord inserts into the edge of the placenta instead of the middle and it leaves part of the cord's blood vessels exposed). It happens in like 1% of pregnancies and IVF as well as maternal age increases odds of it.  The nurse practitioner I met with afterwards said this is not super alarming but could impact delivery, like they have to be more careful. I'm trying to figure out if I should consult with an MFM because by OB's office is being kind of nonchalant about it but from what I'm reading I'm getting more worried.  Ugh.  

hopefuljj

Trigger———-
@mbradfo2 ohhhh that’s the exact thing that happened to me with my natural pregnancy:( beautiful betas with enlarged yolk sack.  I had a heartbeat for 8 weeks but then it stopped.  I’m so sorry. But so happy you have a healthy babe now!!!! 

@imajin99 I’m jillaone on Instagram. It’s private but if you’re name is similar to here or you message me on Instagram I’ll know it’s you and accept 😬

@c-town18 I’m so glad things are looking good aside from this one issue. I know how alarming these things can be so my advise is to ask yourself OBGYN what MFM doctor they recommend and tell them you’d like a consult for peace of mind after all you have been through.  I can’t imagine they won’t be understanding of that, and if not, just go to one on your own because I feel like it’s worth it to reduce the stress because I bet an MFM is going to have seen this loads of times with no issue. When we google we find the worst case scenarios.  I am the queen of that.   I bet that’s why your OB is being chill about it too, but why joy just have a chat with an MFM.

Imajin99

@mbradfo2 Thank-you, yes I agree and sorry to hear of that loss you had.  This journey can be so difficult.
@c-town18 Thanks for sharing the update and happy to see the baby is doing well.  Not too familiar with that issue but if your gut indicates to see a MFM then I see no harm in that.
@hopefuljj Sent you a request and message on Instagram.

lucyb1954

Hi everyone!

@JamieH2000 hey lady This has been super rough for you, but your RE does indeed sound awesome and I always find plans to be reassuring. It sounds like you guys have something solid in place to prep for your next transfer -- and I'm glad your fighting spirit is intact Hopefully you can chill and have some nice times during the holidays and take a breather for a bit. Maybe that could even be rejuvenating? I don't know. But I'm sending you all the hugs in the world. You're a trooper, lady. 

@Imajin99 WOOT! What a great beta! My clinic also generally does betas a week apart, I have NO idea why. However, they also fit me in after four days. Even early in the pregnancy they kind of let me come in for ultrasounds, etc whenever I wanted. I'd just been there a long time and they knew what we'd been through and were kind enough to let me do whatever. I certainly understand the PTSD though! IF plays crazy ass tricks on your mind and it's hard to get through. I hope you have something to watch/listen/do that can help keep you busy. That's seriously the only way through!

@c-town18 Glad to hear you are doing okay, apart from the cord issue. I would definitely seek out an MFM for a check in. I don't know if it's just my OB clinic or this is a customary arrangement, but my clinic sends all pregnant women over 35 or with IVF pregnancies for consults at a MFM. It does make me feel better to have that in my court as well. At my 20 week, my placenta was low lying. They weren't overly concerned about it but are keeping a close eye on things as I progress. I'm just so glad you're here at 20 weeks!!! I know how nerve wracking the first weeks were for you!

@andreamm31 how you hanging in there, lady? Just thinking of you -- glad that beta is going down pretty fast, and just really rooting for you

@hopefuljj hi friend! I have kept meaning to write you back and just haven't gotten to it. Still struggling with crap ass nausea and at the end of the day all I can do at the moment is just lay on the couch! I cannot believe your little bundle is 6 months, omgosh! Sweet baby girl. I'll find you on IG to look for those beautiful pics. I've been thinking about writing my donor a letter too. It's been just swirling in my mind, but I do want to send her something. But I'm also scared too. 

And just wanted to say to all you ladies -- you're an awesome bunch

And a little about me

I bought the first thing for this little one just yesterday at 23 weeks and counting! A Christmas stocking. It was weird but exciting. I feel like crap still most of the time and I have my gestational diabetes test this Wednesday...with all the nausea I'm really hoping I don't puke up the crappy sugar drink and have to retake the test. And of course, hoping for no GD. My partner and I do NOT agree on any names, lol! He's so much more picky than I thought he would be!!! But he finally told his family this weekend about the pregnancy (they are not super supportive and we don't see them often) and I'm going to tell my big boss this week so the cat will be really out of the bag. Starting to feel her kick around in there which is funny and awesome! I'm still waiting to have a cute bump to do some photos...still vaguely beer belly shaped!

JamieH2000

@lucyb1954- Thank you for the thoughts. I do think taking two months off may be a good break honestly. None of us ever want to stop because we just want to be pregnant ASAP.... but, i'm fine with two months since hopefully this reset will help our implantation rates. Good luck on the GD test! and yay for getting some bump- it will grow quickly now!

@c-town18- I'm sorry for the complication after everything we have been through, any complication is scary. I never think an MFM consult hurts. I saw them alot during my pregnancy, and I must say, in general, they don't have a good bedside manner like OBs haha. Hopefully thats not your case, but they will be honest and direct about the risk.

@lmajin99- hoping for more great news for you tomorrow! So glad you don't have to wait a week!!

@hopefuljj- when i feel like giving up, your story gives me sooo much hope. i know the odds are still good that eventually we will get one of my 6 remaining embryos to stick. Its just hard to think about going through possibly multiple more failed transfers. Did your successful transfer come after your two months of lupron? I'm really hoping this helps....

@andreamm31- how are you holding up? for me , grief comes in waves. I sure your hope next beta is zero so you can move forward with next steps. thinking about you so much.

@mbradfo2- would love to transfer around when you do Hopefully we will all graduate from this board together. I'm doing my best to focus on the positive and make this the best holiday season i can for my family.

@ladypotter- Hoping you are getting positive tests by now and too busy celebrating to update thinking of you!!

AFM- just waiting for my period. Ready to get started on the Orlissa and start my two months of this...

lrynwnab

Hi all, I wanted to say I really am enjoying having this forum right now; especially in the time of Covid; it's nice to have people to connect with.

I had my transfer today. It was the smoothest transfer I can remember. The thawed embryo looked amazing on the paper. I told them to thaw the best (of the 2 I had left) and am not sure which gender they thawed ... hopefully I'll find out soon . Beta is 12/1 (so quick I know). This is my fifth transfer and I've tested on Day 5 each time ... would be nice to hold out at least until Day 6 this time!

c-town18

lrynwnab - Congrats on being PUPO!  Glad it went smoothly.  Hopefully you can kick back and eat some yummy food this week to pass the time.  Remind me what your history is (are you trying for #1?) 

lrynwnab

Thank you @c-town18. Reading your post, I think you are your own best advocate and you should follow your instincts and see a follow-up MFM. You have worked too hard for you to have any questions.

AFM, I had a successful transfer in March 2017. My son will be 3 on Sunday. I started trying for No. 2 in July 2019 (as far as prep). Had 8 embryos left. As of today I had 2 left; transferred one. I had 2 chemicals, then tested the rest. One stuck from a March 2 transfer, but I m/c at 8 weeks. Had an ERA and they changed my transfer time and they found endometriosis, so I did 2 months of lupron depot shots, and this is my first transfer since then.

Imajin99

@lrynwnab So glad you had a smooth transfer! Wishing you the best in getting through the wait ( I never knew how long it would feel) hopefully your toddler keeps you super busy until your beta.
@JamieH2000 Thanks friend! The last three days have gone pretty quick but happy I do not need to wait another few days.  Will post the results, keeping fingers crossed all is good but so nervous.... 

c-town18

Imajin99 - We're rooting for you today, sister!  Good luck to you.  

ladyp0tter - I think some had been tagging you on here with a slightly different user name so you may not have been notified.  Anyways, we're all thinking of you!