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First time poster....question on IVF experiences??

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hi there, this is my very first post on any fertility site even though I have been reading them continuously the past few weeks. After 3 previous IUIs with only chemical preg on 3rd try, my husband and I just went through our first IVF cycle  and I'm hoping for insight or shared experiences. We did a day 5 transfer of 2 embryos this past Saturday 11/26. So I guess that makes me 3dp5dt. and at this point, i'm not sure what to expect. My main question...should I feel something by now, cramps, twinges, etc? I've read a variety of things online and haven't really experienced anything yet. of course naturally very eager just like everyone is.

also, while I'm posting - anyone have 'good' experiences with Progesterone (in oil) injections? it has been relatively easy so far, no real pain, bruises, etc. but again I've heard horror stories. I'm wondering if we're doing it wrong - :)

any insight would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

Elizabeth


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  • Reilly626Reilly626 member
    I can't comment on feeling anything as I'm in the same boat as you! Just did 5 day transfer of 2 embryos. But the progesterone isn't bothering me it's just messy, I do the inserts. As far as others saying things hurt, I found that too- everyone complained about burning and Menopur and I had no symptoms! It really depends on the person.. GL to you!
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  • Mrs.McIrishMrs.McIrish member
    My advice is to try not to analyze any symptoms because you just won't know. Lack of symptoms doesn't mean it didn't work and thinking you have symptoms can be in your head or from progesterone (making you think you are KU and you aren't.) Just hang in there until you can test.  I never did PIO so I don't know. I did prometrium for IUI's and crinone for IVF's..

    TTC #1 since 8/1/10; Me:41 and BRCA1+, DH:46
    DOR (FSH 24.3)/ terrible egg quality ; homozygous MTHFR c677t
    5 IUI's: 2/11 to 6/11 and 1/12= BFN
    OE IVF#1-4 8/11-6/12= all BFN
    DE IVF#1 11/12 bad embryos= BFN
    DE IVF #2 2/13 BFP/Beta hell: m/c 5w6d
    CFNBC 7 months, not doing well; decided on guarantee program at RBA w/frozen DE
    DE IVF #3 1/14  ET 4BB; BFP;M/C 5w1d, incomplete m/c; MVA extraction in ER 7w1d

    DE FET#1 ET 3/1714; BFP, beta 1 3/27= 197, beta 2 3/31= 1586, beta 3 4/7= 13879!!
    First u/s= Twins with HBs at 6w2d! We are Team Pink x 2!!

    K & K born 11/21/14 at 38wks 4 days

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    SAIF/PAIF Welcome


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  • happywifemomofonehappywifemomofone member
    Welcome to the board.   I have never had a 5dt.   After my 3dt that resulted in a BFP- I did have some mild cramping-but I don't know if I would have noticed if I wasn't trying to be so in tune with my body.  Menopur can burn-but I've found it not too bad.  The PIO gets more uncomfortable after more days.  Good luck on your cycle!!
    TTC since 10/09 Me-43 DH-44 RE and testing 10/10-11/10, Recommending IVF 1/11 New RE AMA and DOR-DH low motility IVF #1.1 cancelled 3/11 due to poor response IVF #1.2 May 2011, one perfect 8-cell embryo, 3dt-BFN, IVF #2.1 Converted to IUI d/t poor response. New RE 9/2011. IVF 2.2 completed using HGH,EPP,DHEA, Q-10 and accupuncture. Transferred one 8-cell, grade one embryo on 10/19. BFP 10/31/11 Chemical pregancy on 11/2/11. Started stims for IVF #3, our final try, on 12-2-11. ET on 12/18. Transferred 3 Grade A embryos-BFFN Planning DE IVF, late March/early April- Donors ER expected to be 4/2-4/4. PAIF/SAIF welcome
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  • lsgabriellsgabriel member
    Welcome to the board.  You may also want to consider cross posting on the infertility board.
    Us: 39(me)/41(he). TTC since April '11. DOR/MFI. March '12: surgery to remove fibroids, cysts, and endometriosis.
    IVF #1: 9/13/12. ER: 9/25. 3R, 2M, 1F. ET: 9/28 (1-6B). Beta: moved from 10/11 to 10/10: BFN.
    IVF #2: 11/12 cycle postponed due to Sandy and then cancelled due to elevated E2.
    IVF #2.1 cancelled due to cyst.
    IVF #2.2: 2/2/13. Converted to IUI. BFN
    IVF #3.0: 3/2014. BCP & Microdose Lupron.  Cycle cancelled due to poor response.
    IVF #4.0: 2/2015. EPP @ new RE. ER: 3/8. 3R, 3M, 1F. ET: 3/11 (1-8cell). 3/23 Beta: 16.9. 3/25 Beta: 71.6. 3/27 Beta: 300. 3/29 Beta: 800 3/31 Beta: 1816. 4/1 Beta: 4342. m/c at 6w2d. Goodbye little one. I loved you already.
    P/SAIF Welcome.
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  • annaliselannalisel member

    Welcome to the board! 

    Alas I have no answer to our questions, but good luck! 

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  • mtlaurelmtlaurel
    I don't know about symptoms, as I never had success. However, I had a relatively good experience with PIO my second cycle. My first cycle, I had some soreness. But, my second, I only had some pains during a couple of actual injections. Good luck!
    TTC #1 since June 2010
    Me: 36, DH: 42
    Dx: DOR and MFI

    DH: low count + very low motility; hormones all normal; Sperm DNA Frag. test = poor to fair; male karyotyping normal
    Me: FSH 13.4 + AMH 0.26 + hypothyroidism; Scratch the hypothyrodism (?); Blood clotting and immune panel all negative; endometrial biopsy normal

    IVF #1 (MDLF - Jul/Aug 2011): BFN (9R, 5M, 3F with ICSI, 3dt of 1 10-cell grade 2, no frosties)
    IVF #2 (EP-antagonist - Sep/Oct 2011): BFN (6R, 4M, 3F w/ ICSI, 3dt of 1 6-cell, 1 7-cell, grade 4s, no frosties)
    DE IVF #1 (shared cycle - June 2012): c/p (6R, 6F w/ICSI, 3dt 1 8-cell grade A- and 1 7-cell grade A-; no frosties)
    DE IVF #2 (shared cycle with new donor - Nov/Dec/ 2012): - BFP!!!!! 12/14/12. U/S on 12/27 shows twins!!!!!

    SAIFW/PAIFW
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  • njpabzynjpabzy member

    I have no experience to help with your question but I wanted to say welcome and GL.

    M-43 DOR (FSH 20 AMH 0.16, AFC 4-6) Endo stage III DH-42 (low everything)
    TTC #1 unofficially since 6/09, officially since 10/10
    6/11 RE testing,rt tube blocked with hydro, 8/11 lap surgery rt tl
    IVF#1 10/11 Estrace,450 Follistim, 15 units low-dose HCG, DHEA - cancelled (only follie growing)
    IVF#2 started stims 11/4/11 - same protocol, increase in concentration of HCG, added CoQ10, no response, cancelled on CD 12
    12/2/11 began accupuncture; Break in Dec. Next cycle anticipated in Jan.
    PAIF/SAIF Welcome
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