@rmarble23, the success rate for the thawing process at my clinic is 95%, so I imagine it is similar across the board. Because we did the chromosomal testing, we know the genders of our 5 embryos (1 boy and 4 girls). We decided to transfer our one and only boy tomorrow, so I'm hoping he stays strong through the thawing process
Me: 40, DH: 39 Married and TTC since 9/14 Unexplained infertility 12/15: TI with Letrozole, BFN 5/16: IVF #1, 33 eggs, 27 fertilized, 4 blastocysts, all tested abnormal 7/16: IVF #2, 46 eggs, 36 fertilized, 14 blastocysts, 5 tested normal and were frozen 10/5/16: FET, single embryo, BFN 11/11/16: ERA test #1, Pre-receptive 12/6/16: ERA test #2, Receptive on Progesterone Day 7 12/28/16: FET #2 single embryo, BFP, m/c on 1/14/17 3/24/17: Endometrial scratch
i am so glad all the transfers have started off great! Congrats to the PUPOs!
I have started thinking about the thawing process. We only have two embryos frozen together. I drive 150 miles to my RE, so I assume they will call me on my drive in to let me know if the frosties survived the thaw.
Do any of you take time off of work after your transfer? I took Monday and Tuesday. I came back today. I have an office job so I am not on my feet much at all and its not stressful. My doctors office sends home a sheet that tells you what you can and can't do. On the sheet they only require you to rest the day of transfer and the following day taking it easy, no exercising, or anything strenuous. I am curious what other offices recommend you doing.
@tcolechia I only took off the day of transfer. I am back at work today- HOWEVER, I work from home. My RE said I can pretty much resume normal activities except no housework, lifting things heavier than 15 lbs, etc.
Ugh also I got stressed out about some family stuff last night and started crying- I really hope that wouldn't impact my success at all...they tell you to do whatever you can to not have stress! Eek.
***TW*** DH & I both 34. 8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol 21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS 10/16: FET = BFN 12/16: Surprise natural BFP Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey. 2/20: FET = BFN 4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
hi all, I had my first IVF transfer on Sunday October 2nd. They transferred 3 embryos. 8 cell, 5 cell and 4 cell. I am praying that I have at least 1 sticky baby. I had a left fallopian tube removed in June that was a hydraspalinx and was causing my miscarriages. I am 40 years young My Beta day is Friday the 14th and nervous and may test prior.
I had my transfer this morning and it went well! The worst part was the full bladder.
@tcolechia my doctor told me to go home and relax today and can go back to light work tomorrow. No heavy lifting or strenuous exercise until the pregnancy test. I ended up just taking the rest of the week off because I have a lot of unused vacation days.
Me: 40, DH: 39 Married and TTC since 9/14 Unexplained infertility 12/15: TI with Letrozole, BFN 5/16: IVF #1, 33 eggs, 27 fertilized, 4 blastocysts, all tested abnormal 7/16: IVF #2, 46 eggs, 36 fertilized, 14 blastocysts, 5 tested normal and were frozen 10/5/16: FET, single embryo, BFN 11/11/16: ERA test #1, Pre-receptive 12/6/16: ERA test #2, Receptive on Progesterone Day 7 12/28/16: FET #2 single embryo, BFP, m/c on 1/14/17 3/24/17: Endometrial scratch
@Vic3 That was a great idea to use your vacation time. I have some vacation time left. I have been saving some days incase we will need to do another cycle this year, or if I do become pregnant this cycle (fx crossed that I do get pregnant this time) I will want to take time off. My company I work for gives us 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days that can carry over into the next year, and 1 personal day for the year. This year I have used more sick time then I would have liked to use for all the trips up to the REs office.
For the girls that are in your TWW right now- do you have any plans to keep busy?
@tcolechia I have a tough time sitting around and relaxing, so I gave myself a "project" to help pass the time. I have continuing education hours that I have to complete by the end of the year, so I'm going to do online courses and get them all done this week. Super fun, right?
Me: 40, DH: 39 Married and TTC since 9/14 Unexplained infertility 12/15: TI with Letrozole, BFN 5/16: IVF #1, 33 eggs, 27 fertilized, 4 blastocysts, all tested abnormal 7/16: IVF #2, 46 eggs, 36 fertilized, 14 blastocysts, 5 tested normal and were frozen 10/5/16: FET, single embryo, BFN 11/11/16: ERA test #1, Pre-receptive 12/6/16: ERA test #2, Receptive on Progesterone Day 7 12/28/16: FET #2 single embryo, BFP, m/c on 1/14/17 3/24/17: Endometrial scratch
@tcolechia honestly I am just keeping busy with work, with bad TV (LOOOOOVE binge watching), and some side projects (that don't involve anything physical!) My MIL got me an online course for my bday in something that I'm nerdily interested in so I will probably get on that this weekend )
***TW*** DH & I both 34. 8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol 21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS 10/16: FET = BFN 12/16: Surprise natural BFP Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey. 2/20: FET = BFN 4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
Hi Ladies- does anyone know if you can take a probiotic before FET? This may sound like a silly question. I got put in antibiotics and that was fine but they didn't answer my probiotic question. I would think it is just like a vitamin. I am questioning everything!
@rmarble23 Is your transfer still planned for tomorrow? If so, good luck!
Me: 40, DH: 39 Married and TTC since 9/14 Unexplained infertility 12/15: TI with Letrozole, BFN 5/16: IVF #1, 33 eggs, 27 fertilized, 4 blastocysts, all tested abnormal 7/16: IVF #2, 46 eggs, 36 fertilized, 14 blastocysts, 5 tested normal and were frozen 10/5/16: FET, single embryo, BFN 11/11/16: ERA test #1, Pre-receptive 12/6/16: ERA test #2, Receptive on Progesterone Day 7 12/28/16: FET #2 single embryo, BFP, m/c on 1/14/17 3/24/17: Endometrial scratch
@vic311 That's a great idea to stay busy and keep your mind off of things.
@omarismyhomeboy I am also binge watching one of my new favorite shows (Nurse Jackie). The episodes are short so I can watch a few in a row.
I met with my psychologist yesterday who specializes in infertility and she recommend listening to Ted Talks on Youtube during the TWW. The last few I have listened have positive messages. I defiantly recommend listening to them.
@Kaa I haven't heard of taking a probiotic before an FET, but I have heard of taking it before a fresh cycle. Sorry I can't be much help.
@tcolechia I am trying to focus on work and we listed our house and the open house is on saturday so that is keeping me busy, but to be honest it is all I can think about!
@vic311 my transfer is today sitting in the waiting room now trying not to concentrate on how my bladder is filling up it's different this time around as I have no one here with me. My first round I had my bff and her gf as DH had to work and second round he was able to take half the day but unfortunately he couldn't get the time this time being in the middle of the day. Fx everything goes great.
@rmarble23 lol the bladder was the WORST part of FET for me! I was dying and begged them to let some of it out. I'm so sorry you don't have anyone with you, but hopefully you will get pampered by DH later tonight FX!!!
***TW*** DH & I both 34. 8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol 21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS 10/16: FET = BFN 12/16: Surprise natural BFP Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey. 2/20: FET = BFN 4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
@rmarble23 Thinking of you! I'm sorry DH couldn't be there, but thankfully it's a quick process and you can celebrate with him tonight!
Me: 40, DH: 39 Married and TTC since 9/14 Unexplained infertility 12/15: TI with Letrozole, BFN 5/16: IVF #1, 33 eggs, 27 fertilized, 4 blastocysts, all tested abnormal 7/16: IVF #2, 46 eggs, 36 fertilized, 14 blastocysts, 5 tested normal and were frozen 10/5/16: FET, single embryo, BFN 11/11/16: ERA test #1, Pre-receptive 12/6/16: ERA test #2, Receptive on Progesterone Day 7 12/28/16: FET #2 single embryo, BFP, m/c on 1/14/17 3/24/17: Endometrial scratch
@tcolechia@omarismyhomeboy@taradavis0515@vic311 I learned my lesson the last time. Had a coffee on the way felt fine until I went in and it was full but then I sat there for an hour festering lol. This time I limited to drinking water in the parking lot so really wasn't too bad.
@rmarble23 oh man i love them! I am also jealous bc my friend gave me adorable pineapple socks for my transfer, but the nurses made me wear the ones with sticky non-slip pads on the foot They were helpful but a lot less cute!
***TW*** DH & I both 34. 8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol 21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS 10/16: FET = BFN 12/16: Surprise natural BFP Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey. 2/20: FET = BFN 4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
Oh yeah forgot to mention that lol everything went well two little ones made it through the thaw with no problems and hopefully snuggling in. I did go grocery shopping on my way home and think I over did it a little. Either that or my lunch but I wasn't feeling so hot. Now I'm home on the couch
Me: 40, DH: 39 Married and TTC since 9/14 Unexplained infertility 12/15: TI with Letrozole, BFN 5/16: IVF #1, 33 eggs, 27 fertilized, 4 blastocysts, all tested abnormal 7/16: IVF #2, 46 eggs, 36 fertilized, 14 blastocysts, 5 tested normal and were frozen 10/5/16: FET, single embryo, BFN 11/11/16: ERA test #1, Pre-receptive 12/6/16: ERA test #2, Receptive on Progesterone Day 7 12/28/16: FET #2 single embryo, BFP, m/c on 1/14/17 3/24/17: Endometrial scratch
I'm getting excited hearing about all of the transfers! So excited for you ladies!
@rmarble23 I'm so glad everything went well with the thaw! Cute socks too! I'm sorry you had to be on your own... I probably will be too this time. DH was with me for the fresh transfer, but he doesn't have the time to take off right now. I'd rather him save his time in hopes that he can come to a US appointment sometime soon. It's probably just as well, he was a basketcase during the fresh transfer haha.
@tcolechia I only took off the day of my FET. My RE had said that some women go back to work the same day of the transfer, but I opted for the whole day. I figure that since it's going to be on a Thursday, I can make it through a Friday and then have the weekend to take it easy. I'm not sure if the FET will have guidelines much different from the fresh transfer, but I didn't have many restrictions for that. It was pretty much go back to normal life. I was told it was ok to work, have sex, workout if I'm already conditioned to it (but nothing too strenuous). I even did yoga later in the day of my transfer. Granted, things ended in a CP for me so I'm sort of on the fence about what to do this time. I told myself I was going to keep life as normal as possible and if things didn't work out, then I would really take it easy the next time. Well, here is next time... I am debating on giving up exercising or sticking with it. I've been doing yoga, pilates, or walking.
@Vic311 I am totally dreading the full bladder part! I am someone who has to pee constantly as it is, so this full bladder stuff is always torture for me. I have about a 45 minute drive to my clinic, so I will probably start drinking on the way. For my fresh transfer I was so full, so they did let me let some out.
Well today was my last day of BCPs. I go in on Sunday for my baseline bloodwork and US. If things go well, I'll start my Estradiol twice a day that day also. So much has been going through my mind lately... This FET HAS to work... What if it doesn't work? Should we try a FET again right away and keep chipping away at our quickly dwindling savings? Should we wait a few months to try and save up more money before trying again? What if this never works for us? I don't want to go through another fresh cycle physically or financially... Could we just walk away from this? Ugh! So much for being positive. I just feel like I've heard so much about how FET is more successful and how it worked for people I know... So part of me is thinking yeah, it's definitely going to work this time... Ok, but everything that has worked for other people has NEVER worked for us over the years. Sigh! I think I am just tired and having a down day. Don't let my ho hum bring you gals down... I am just venting aloud haha. It's just been more than 4 years... I'm exhausted... Where is that damn stork?!?!
Nov. 2016: Hospitalized for small bowel obstruction
Mar. 2017: Diagnostic Laparoscopy = Twist found in intestine - part of small intestine, part of colon, and appendix removed, bowel resection - caused by Endometriosis
May 2017: 3.75 Lupron Depot
June 2017: FET postponed due to complex cysts in breasts
June 2017: Endometrial scratch
Jul. 2017: Baby aspirin, Estradiol, PIO, FET 4AA (lost 1 4AA in thaw) = CP
@joneser1281 I get you... I think we all go up and down on this roller coaster between this has to work and it will never work but that makes the outcome so much more appreciated because how can you live with yourself if you didn't try everything you possibly could to have a beautiful healthy baby in the end. Even if it doesn't work out in the end at least you can feel some peace knowing you busted ass to try.
@joneser1281 Don't worry about venting, I think every single one of your questions has run through my brain over the past two years. I'm sure I can speak for everyone when I say that IVF is absolutely exhausting. Lots of ups and downs, lots of waiting, and lots of money (I live in California and it is very rare for anyone to have insurance that covers it). It always helps me to remember that there are plenty of women who were once in our shoes who have used IVF to have beautiful babies after years of failures.
Me: 40, DH: 39 Married and TTC since 9/14 Unexplained infertility 12/15: TI with Letrozole, BFN 5/16: IVF #1, 33 eggs, 27 fertilized, 4 blastocysts, all tested abnormal 7/16: IVF #2, 46 eggs, 36 fertilized, 14 blastocysts, 5 tested normal and were frozen 10/5/16: FET, single embryo, BFN 11/11/16: ERA test #1, Pre-receptive 12/6/16: ERA test #2, Receptive on Progesterone Day 7 12/28/16: FET #2 single embryo, BFP, m/c on 1/14/17 3/24/17: Endometrial scratch
@rmarble23 and @vic311....preach! You are so right! We've all been there, @joneser1281, hang in there. It's such a difficult, unpredictable road but you got this! Sending extra positive good vibes your way! I've been in your shoes before and 100% sympathize and empathize with how you're feeling! TGIF ladies! Excited to see what news next week brings for us! Hopefully more scheduled transfer dates!!! How are you 2ww gals doing?!
@joneser1281 Definitely have thought all the same things! It's ok to have down days especially with dealing with fertility stuff. I hope you have a better day today!
@ItIavac I have been trying to stay very hopeful that this time it will work. This time around I didn't tell many people at all and it has been less stressful having to update everyone. I have been noticing that I have had cramps the past two days. I usually don't feel like that before I get my period so I'm praying that's a good sign. FX!!! I can't wait for my beta on Thursday! I have had thoughts about POS, but I promised myself from the beginning of this cycle that I would just wait until my beta. I'm going to hold off from POS and keep enjoying the thought that I might be pregnant.
@tcolechia I had cramps the evening after my FET but haven't had much cramping since. I attribute the initial cramping to the actual procedure itself. Other than that, I've felt completely normal. I think going back to work next week will be a good thing, to help pass the time. I don't know if I will be able to resist POAS, we will see..
Me: 40, DH: 39 Married and TTC since 9/14 Unexplained infertility 12/15: TI with Letrozole, BFN 5/16: IVF #1, 33 eggs, 27 fertilized, 4 blastocysts, all tested abnormal 7/16: IVF #2, 46 eggs, 36 fertilized, 14 blastocysts, 5 tested normal and were frozen 10/5/16: FET, single embryo, BFN 11/11/16: ERA test #1, Pre-receptive 12/6/16: ERA test #2, Receptive on Progesterone Day 7 12/28/16: FET #2 single embryo, BFP, m/c on 1/14/17 3/24/17: Endometrial scratch
where are all the other FETs for the month... the chart only shows a couple more for the end of the month all the excitement is over until betas start rolling in i guess. how is everyone feeling??
@rmarble23, I have my next appointment this Monday. Praying my linings at least 8mm so I can get my transfer date!! How are you doing?!? I feel like not everyone's on the chart! We have such a small group!
I know I was thinking the same thing! @rmarble23@ltlavac! Why is our group so small??? Haha. I am feeling fine but a little anxious. TBH, I had some cramping and pressure 1dpt an 2dpt but now I am 4dp5dt and I feel like nothing? I am getting kinda worried because I thought for sure I'd feel SOMETHING by now. Anyway. I will probably cave and POAS in a day or two. Ugh.
***TW*** DH & I both 34. 8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol 21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS 10/16: FET = BFN 12/16: Surprise natural BFP Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey. 2/20: FET = BFN 4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
Hi ladies!! I started my patches yesterday. I am still having trouble dealing with insurance and the pharmacy to get the remainder of my patches. I hate being the middle man.
I go in on the 21st for an ultrasound and bloodwork.
i am impressed that our PUPO girls haven't POAS! Big week for you ladies!!
Re: October FET buddies
Me: 29 DH: 35
TTC since: 12/2013
Unexplained Infertility- arcuate uterus diagnosed 6/2016
MC: 12/25/2014
3 IUIs with Clomid- BFN- 2016
Fresh IVF cycle-BFN- 7/2016
PGS testing- 8/15/2016
FET- 10/3/16-BFP!!! Beta #1- 736 Beta #2 3,223 Beta #3 22,015
@tcolechia and @omarismyhomeboy, I look forward to joining you both on the PUPO status!
@rmarble23, the success rate for the thawing process at my clinic is 95%, so I imagine it is similar across the board. Because we did the chromosomal testing, we know the genders of our 5 embryos (1 boy and 4 girls). We decided to transfer our one and only boy tomorrow, so I'm hoping he stays strong through the thawing process
Married and TTC since 9/14
Unexplained infertility
12/15: TI with Letrozole, BFN
5/16: IVF #1, 33 eggs, 27 fertilized, 4 blastocysts, all tested abnormal
7/16: IVF #2, 46 eggs, 36 fertilized, 14 blastocysts, 5 tested normal and were frozen
10/5/16: FET, single embryo, BFN
11/11/16: ERA test #1, Pre-receptive
12/6/16: ERA test #2, Receptive on Progesterone Day 7
12/28/16: FET #2 single embryo, BFP, m/c on 1/14/17
3/24/17: Endometrial scratch
I have started thinking about the thawing process. We only have two embryos frozen together. I drive 150 miles to my RE, so I assume they will call me on my drive in to let me know if the frosties survived the thaw.
Do any of you take time off of work after your transfer? I took Monday and Tuesday. I came back today. I have an office job so I am not on my feet much at all and its not stressful. My doctors office sends home a sheet that tells you what you can and can't do. On the sheet they only require you to rest the day of transfer and the following day taking it easy, no exercising, or anything strenuous. I am curious what other offices recommend you doing.
Me: 29 DH: 35
TTC since: 12/2013
Unexplained Infertility- arcuate uterus diagnosed 6/2016
MC: 12/25/2014
3 IUIs with Clomid- BFN- 2016
Fresh IVF cycle-BFN- 7/2016
PGS testing- 8/15/2016
FET- 10/3/16-BFP!!! Beta #1- 736 Beta #2 3,223 Beta #3 22,015
Ugh also I got stressed out about some family stuff last night and started crying- I really hope that wouldn't impact my success at all...they tell you to do whatever you can to not have stress! Eek.
DH & I both 34.
8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol
21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS
10/16: FET = BFN
12/16: Surprise natural BFP
Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey.
2/20: FET = BFN
4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
@Omarismyhomeboy Try to take it easy today since you were upset yesterday. Maybe watch some funny movies to take your mind off of it.
@Taradavis0515 Welcome! FX those little babies stick!!!
Me: 29 DH: 35
TTC since: 12/2013
Unexplained Infertility- arcuate uterus diagnosed 6/2016
MC: 12/25/2014
3 IUIs with Clomid- BFN- 2016
Fresh IVF cycle-BFN- 7/2016
PGS testing- 8/15/2016
FET- 10/3/16-BFP!!! Beta #1- 736 Beta #2 3,223 Beta #3 22,015
@tcolechia my doctor told me to go home and relax today and can go back to light work tomorrow. No heavy lifting or strenuous exercise until the pregnancy test. I ended up just taking the rest of the week off because I have a lot of unused vacation days.
Married and TTC since 9/14
Unexplained infertility
12/15: TI with Letrozole, BFN
5/16: IVF #1, 33 eggs, 27 fertilized, 4 blastocysts, all tested abnormal
7/16: IVF #2, 46 eggs, 36 fertilized, 14 blastocysts, 5 tested normal and were frozen
10/5/16: FET, single embryo, BFN
11/11/16: ERA test #1, Pre-receptive
12/6/16: ERA test #2, Receptive on Progesterone Day 7
12/28/16: FET #2 single embryo, BFP, m/c on 1/14/17
3/24/17: Endometrial scratch
@Vic3 That was a great idea to use your vacation time. I have some vacation time left. I have been saving some days incase we will need to do another cycle this year, or if I do become pregnant this cycle (fx crossed that I do get pregnant this time) I will want to take time off. My company I work for gives us 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days that can carry over into the next year, and 1 personal day for the year. This year I have used more sick time then I would have liked to use for all the trips up to the REs office.
For the girls that are in your TWW right now- do you have any plans to keep busy?
Me: 29 DH: 35
TTC since: 12/2013
Unexplained Infertility- arcuate uterus diagnosed 6/2016
MC: 12/25/2014
3 IUIs with Clomid- BFN- 2016
Fresh IVF cycle-BFN- 7/2016
PGS testing- 8/15/2016
FET- 10/3/16-BFP!!! Beta #1- 736 Beta #2 3,223 Beta #3 22,015
Married and TTC since 9/14
Unexplained infertility
12/15: TI with Letrozole, BFN
5/16: IVF #1, 33 eggs, 27 fertilized, 4 blastocysts, all tested abnormal
7/16: IVF #2, 46 eggs, 36 fertilized, 14 blastocysts, 5 tested normal and were frozen
10/5/16: FET, single embryo, BFN
11/11/16: ERA test #1, Pre-receptive
12/6/16: ERA test #2, Receptive on Progesterone Day 7
12/28/16: FET #2 single embryo, BFP, m/c on 1/14/17
3/24/17: Endometrial scratch
DH & I both 34.
8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol
21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS
10/16: FET = BFN
12/16: Surprise natural BFP
Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey.
2/20: FET = BFN
4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
Married Since: 2010
IVF ICSI
Fresh Cycle: 8/17/16 BFN 8/27/16
Hysteroscopy & Endometrial Biopsy: 9/9/2016
FET: 10/14/2016 BFN 10/28/2016
Married and TTC since 9/14
Unexplained infertility
12/15: TI with Letrozole, BFN
5/16: IVF #1, 33 eggs, 27 fertilized, 4 blastocysts, all tested abnormal
7/16: IVF #2, 46 eggs, 36 fertilized, 14 blastocysts, 5 tested normal and were frozen
10/5/16: FET, single embryo, BFN
11/11/16: ERA test #1, Pre-receptive
12/6/16: ERA test #2, Receptive on Progesterone Day 7
12/28/16: FET #2 single embryo, BFP, m/c on 1/14/17
3/24/17: Endometrial scratch
@vic311 That's a great idea to stay busy and keep your mind off of things.
@omarismyhomeboy I am also binge watching one of my new favorite shows (Nurse Jackie). The episodes are short so I can watch a few in a row.
I met with my psychologist yesterday who specializes in infertility and she recommend listening to Ted Talks on Youtube during the TWW. The last few I have listened have positive messages. I defiantly recommend listening to them.
@Kaa I haven't heard of taking a probiotic before an FET, but I have heard of taking it before a fresh cycle. Sorry I can't be much help.
Me: 29 DH: 35
TTC since: 12/2013
Unexplained Infertility- arcuate uterus diagnosed 6/2016
MC: 12/25/2014
3 IUIs with Clomid- BFN- 2016
Fresh IVF cycle-BFN- 7/2016
PGS testing- 8/15/2016
FET- 10/3/16-BFP!!! Beta #1- 736 Beta #2 3,223 Beta #3 22,015
Me: 29 DH: 35
TTC since: 12/2013
Unexplained Infertility- arcuate uterus diagnosed 6/2016
MC: 12/25/2014
3 IUIs with Clomid- BFN- 2016
Fresh IVF cycle-BFN- 7/2016
PGS testing- 8/15/2016
FET- 10/3/16-BFP!!! Beta #1- 736 Beta #2 3,223 Beta #3 22,015
DH & I both 34.
8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol
21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS
10/16: FET = BFN
12/16: Surprise natural BFP
Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey.
2/20: FET = BFN
4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
Married and TTC since 9/14
Unexplained infertility
12/15: TI with Letrozole, BFN
5/16: IVF #1, 33 eggs, 27 fertilized, 4 blastocysts, all tested abnormal
7/16: IVF #2, 46 eggs, 36 fertilized, 14 blastocysts, 5 tested normal and were frozen
10/5/16: FET, single embryo, BFN
11/11/16: ERA test #1, Pre-receptive
12/6/16: ERA test #2, Receptive on Progesterone Day 7
12/28/16: FET #2 single embryo, BFP, m/c on 1/14/17
3/24/17: Endometrial scratch
My socks however were the talk of the OR
DH & I both 34.
8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol
21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS
10/16: FET = BFN
12/16: Surprise natural BFP
Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey.
2/20: FET = BFN
4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
Me: 29 DH: 35
TTC since: 12/2013
Unexplained Infertility- arcuate uterus diagnosed 6/2016
MC: 12/25/2014
3 IUIs with Clomid- BFN- 2016
Fresh IVF cycle-BFN- 7/2016
PGS testing- 8/15/2016
FET- 10/3/16-BFP!!! Beta #1- 736 Beta #2 3,223 Beta #3 22,015
Married and TTC since 9/14
Unexplained infertility
12/15: TI with Letrozole, BFN
5/16: IVF #1, 33 eggs, 27 fertilized, 4 blastocysts, all tested abnormal
7/16: IVF #2, 46 eggs, 36 fertilized, 14 blastocysts, 5 tested normal and were frozen
10/5/16: FET, single embryo, BFN
11/11/16: ERA test #1, Pre-receptive
12/6/16: ERA test #2, Receptive on Progesterone Day 7
12/28/16: FET #2 single embryo, BFP, m/c on 1/14/17
3/24/17: Endometrial scratch
@rmarble23 I'm so glad everything went well with the thaw! Cute socks too! I'm sorry you had to be on your own... I probably will be too this time. DH was with me for the fresh transfer, but he doesn't have the time to take off right now. I'd rather him save his time in hopes that he can come to a US appointment sometime soon.
@tcolechia I only took off the day of my FET. My RE had said that some women go back to work the same day of the transfer, but I opted for the whole day. I figure that since it's going to be on a Thursday, I can make it through a Friday and then have the weekend to take it easy. I'm not sure if the FET will have guidelines much different from the fresh transfer, but I didn't have many restrictions for that. It was pretty much go back to normal life. I was told it was ok to work, have sex, workout if I'm already conditioned to it (but nothing too strenuous). I even did yoga later in the day of my transfer. Granted, things ended in a CP for me so I'm sort of on the fence about what to do this time. I told myself I was going to keep life as normal as possible and if things didn't work out, then I would really take it easy the next time. Well, here is next time... I am debating on giving up exercising or sticking with it. I've been doing yoga, pilates, or walking.
@Vic311 I am totally dreading the full bladder part! I am someone who has to pee constantly as it is, so this full bladder stuff is always torture for me. I have about a 45 minute drive to my clinic, so I will probably start drinking on the way. For my fresh transfer I was so full, so they did let me let some out.
Well today was my last day of BCPs. I go in on Sunday for my baseline bloodwork and US. If things go well, I'll start my Estradiol twice a day that day also. So much has been going through my mind lately... This FET HAS to work... What if it doesn't work? Should we try a FET again right away and keep chipping away at our quickly dwindling savings? Should we wait a few months to try and save up more money before trying again? What if this never works for us? I don't want to go through another fresh cycle physically or financially... Could we just walk away from this? Ugh! So much for being positive. I just feel like I've heard so much about how FET is more successful and how it worked for people I know... So part of me is thinking yeah, it's definitely going to work this time... Ok, but everything that has worked for other people has NEVER worked for us over the years. Sigh! I think I am just tired and having a down day. Don't let my ho hum bring you gals down... I am just venting aloud haha. It's just been more than 4 years... I'm exhausted... Where is that damn stork?!?!
Me: 35 DH: 41, Married since 2009
TTC since June 2012
Aug. 2012: CP
2013 Several cycles of TI with Clomid = BFN
Feb. 2014: IUI = BFN
June 2014: IUI w/Clomid = BFN
Jul. 2014: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Apr. 2016: Consult to begin IVF
May 2016 TI w/Follistim and Ovidrel = BFN
Jul. 2016: BCPs, baby aspirin, Vitamin D, COQ10, DHEA, Gonal F, Menopur, Cetrotide, Novarel, Leuprolide Acetate: 21 eggs retrieved, (10 w/ ICSI, 11 w/conv. IVF) 13 fertilized
Jul. 2016: Endometrin, Fresh Transfer 2AB = CP
7 frozen
Oct. 2016: BCPs, baby aspirin, Estradiol, PIO, FET 4AA = CP
6 frozen
Nov. 2016: Hospitalized for small bowel obstruction
Mar. 2017: Diagnostic Laparoscopy = Twist found in intestine - part of small intestine, part of colon, and appendix removed, bowel resection - caused by Endometriosis
May 2017: 3.75 Lupron Depot
June 2017: FET postponed due to complex cysts in breasts
June 2017: Endometrial scratch
Jul. 2017: Baby aspirin, Estradiol, PIO, FET 4AA (lost 1 4AA in thaw) = CP
4 frozen
Sept. 2017: ERA testing
Oct. 2017: Breast cysts biopsied
Dec. 2017: FET
Married and TTC since 9/14
Unexplained infertility
12/15: TI with Letrozole, BFN
5/16: IVF #1, 33 eggs, 27 fertilized, 4 blastocysts, all tested abnormal
7/16: IVF #2, 46 eggs, 36 fertilized, 14 blastocysts, 5 tested normal and were frozen
10/5/16: FET, single embryo, BFN
11/11/16: ERA test #1, Pre-receptive
12/6/16: ERA test #2, Receptive on Progesterone Day 7
12/28/16: FET #2 single embryo, BFP, m/c on 1/14/17
3/24/17: Endometrial scratch
@joneser1281 Definitely have thought all the same things! It's ok to have down days especially with dealing with fertility stuff. I hope you have a better day today!
@ItIavac I have been trying to stay very hopeful that this time it will work. This time around I didn't tell many people at all and it has been less stressful having to update everyone. I have been noticing that I have had cramps the past two days. I usually don't feel like that before I get my period so I'm praying that's a good sign. FX!!! I can't wait for my beta on Thursday! I have had thoughts about POS, but I promised myself from the beginning of this cycle that I would just wait until my beta. I'm going to hold off from POS and keep enjoying the thought that I might be pregnant.
Me: 29 DH: 35
TTC since: 12/2013
Unexplained Infertility- arcuate uterus diagnosed 6/2016
MC: 12/25/2014
3 IUIs with Clomid- BFN- 2016
Fresh IVF cycle-BFN- 7/2016
PGS testing- 8/15/2016
FET- 10/3/16-BFP!!! Beta #1- 736 Beta #2 3,223 Beta #3 22,015
Married and TTC since 9/14
Unexplained infertility
12/15: TI with Letrozole, BFN
5/16: IVF #1, 33 eggs, 27 fertilized, 4 blastocysts, all tested abnormal
7/16: IVF #2, 46 eggs, 36 fertilized, 14 blastocysts, 5 tested normal and were frozen
10/5/16: FET, single embryo, BFN
11/11/16: ERA test #1, Pre-receptive
12/6/16: ERA test #2, Receptive on Progesterone Day 7
12/28/16: FET #2 single embryo, BFP, m/c on 1/14/17
3/24/17: Endometrial scratch
DH & I both 34.
8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol
21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS
10/16: FET = BFN
12/16: Surprise natural BFP
Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey.
2/20: FET = BFN
4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
I go in on the 21st for an ultrasound and bloodwork.
i am impressed that our PUPO girls haven't POAS! Big week for you ladies!!