Infertility

when should i stop with the coffee?

I'm in stimulation mode right now, with a targeted retrieval date of next Thursday, March 8. I am having a hard time giving up that morning cup of coffee but i know its gotta happen...can anyone let me know when?
TTC since August 2010
4 failed cycles of clomid, 1 Femara IUI = BFN IVF #1- results 3/20- BFN
FET - April 17 - 2 frosties 5aa
Beta #1 9dp6dt- 4/26 - 344 BFP!!
Beta #2 13dp6dt- 4/30- 1385
u/s scheduled for 5/16
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Re: when should i stop with the coffee?

  • Each to his own. Some say you should have been off it for months, others say during stims and I know some that have kept on it.

    Personally, I was off it before I started IVF#1 in November of last year and still off it now. I occassionally have a caffinated tea if I need something but otherwise herbal teas (no caffine) and decaf all the way. Generally a detox (no alcohol, caffine, sugar etc)

    Multiple ectopics, 2 failed IVF's
    IVF #1: Did not get to ET, embies all failed PGD (major chromosomal defects)
    IVF #2: We have 2 chromosomally perfect embies as a result of PGD (Boy/Girl) 1 failed the thaw (Girl) Transferred 1, yet ended as a c/p
    Thought it was the end of our TTC Journey 6/20/2012
    SHOCK BFP 9/28/2012: IT'S A BOY! and everything is normal !!!!!!

    Little A born 38w 2d on 05/23/13 and is a true miracle for this IF Vet!
     

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  • Thanks...thats what ive been afraid of. :) Maybe it will lead to good habits and the no need for caffeine at a later date. Quit the booze and other bad stuff a while back.
    TTC since August 2010
    4 failed cycles of clomid, 1 Femara IUI = BFN IVF #1- results 3/20- BFN
    FET - April 17 - 2 frosties 5aa
    Beta #1 9dp6dt- 4/26 - 344 BFP!!
    Beta #2 13dp6dt- 4/30- 1385
    u/s scheduled for 5/16
    3 furbabies (1 pug mix, 2 tabby cats)
    SAIF/PAIF welcome
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  • I doing a DE cycle with transfer late next week (we hope). I stopped drinking coffee three weeks ago. It's been killer. But after the first week/10 days, the withdrawal symptoms subsided. I was quite a mess for awhile. Zero concentration at work, dead tired at night, headaches, and a general grump to be around :)

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  • I have a helpful tip for you....first try switching to something like the Folgers "Half caf" its half decaf and half regular. It helped me ALOT to slowly remove the coffee altogether from my morning routine. If I can do it anyone can, I was a pot a day drinker :)
    Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
    NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
    • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
    • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
    • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
    • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
    • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

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  • imagekflynn81:
    I have a helpful tip for you....first try switching to something like the Folgers "Half caf" its half decaf and half regular. It helped me ALOT to slowly remove the coffee altogether from my morning routine. If I can do it anyone can, I was a pot a day drinker :)

    This is what I'm starting with too. Btw...I LOVE your dog's name! Can't wait to see him and McGraw to come to Pitts this summer!

    ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
    Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive.  Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)

    DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN  DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!


     

     

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  • Thanks Becky! She really is a good conversation starter....her vet usually sings her something when she goes in for her routine checkups , hah  :)
    Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
    NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
    • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
    • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
    • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
    • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
    • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

    Jack has handpicked his sibling up there :)

    My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog

            Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 

                                                      

                                                                              Lilypie Pregnancy tickers


                  Anniversary





  • omg thanks for the post, you must of read my mind. I have my first RE appt in 3 weeks and was thinking to myself when am I suppose to get off the coffee which I have become a coffee junkie.

     

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  • On the other hand, some clinics don't suggest you give up coffee until you get a positive pregnancy test. 

    My RE said no caffeinated drinks of any kind when you start stims, but then later when I got a positive pregnancy test, the nurse said to stop drinking coffee. Talk about miscommunication, but also an indication it's probably no make or break. 

  •  I think my clinic told me to stop prior to stims. I agree with others- try half calf and move down from there! GL!

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    IVF #3= Beta #1 9dp5dt= 252, Beta #2 11dp5dt= 417, Beta #3 17dp5dt= 4,952
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  • as long is it's just one cup a day (maybe 2) you are probably fine.  If it makes you feel better you can go 1/2 and 1/2.  I personally switched over before I started stims... some where in the lupron phase

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    FET#2 7/16/12 - 2 blasts = BFN
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    1st u/s 5w6d, one beautiful little HB :), 2nd u/s 146bpm
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    TTC#2 since 12/17/2014, Cycle 8
    Repeat Testing...FSH=12, AMH=3.8, AFC=28. 
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    IVF#2 8/19/15 - cancelled due to cysts
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  • My clinic wanted me to stop the coffee/caffeine/alcohol by the beginning of my IVF cycle (beginning at the suppression stage). I dropped the coffee cold turkey w/my first bcp's & got some major headaches. Instead of coffee, I was going for cookies & milk instead. Not exactly the same thing but I tried tricking my mind into believing it was as good as the daily frappuchino!
  • After reading the rest of the replies - I also tried the half decaf route for a short while, but then I read that the chemicals used in the decaffeinating process were just as bad as the caffeine. I don't know how true that is, but it is something to consider. 
  • My clinic says no more than one cup. I cut it out completely for IVF but got back on after it failed.  I am still keeping it to just one cup but have not given it back up completely for this FET. Plan to next week before transfer on Thursday.

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    2006 start TTC

    2007 Start w/ RE (Endo and MFI previous marriage)/ 2008 Vericocele surgery/3 clomid cycles
    2009 Lap removed stage III endo/ 2 failed IUI/ Divorce

    2011 Remarried
    October 2011 Dx: Endo & DOR/ November 2011- clomid & TI cycle
    January 2012 IVF~  Flare protocol 10 ER/ 9 mature fertilized with ICSI/ ET- 2 Grade A Blasts/ 4 frozen= BFN
    Febuary 2012- -Endo Biopsy/  MTHFR diagnosis
    March 8- FET 2 grade A blasts= BFP!!!!

    November 2012-  Charles was born by emergency C-Section

    Dealing with:
    Stage III Endo/ DOR/ MTHFR two mutations C677T & A1298C

    Currently TTC #2  FET planned January 2014

  • I switched over to half caff and cut out the afternoon cup waaaaay back on cycle 5, thinking it would make a difference. ha ha 

    But I've stuck with that and my RE says its fine.  I highly reccommend the half caff route-  that first week was the absolute worst, I think I would have died without at least some caffiene in the AM! 

    Good luck!

    Me: 31 DH: 30
    Dx DOR (AMH .49), Stage 3/4 Endo, Septate Uterus
    After 2 years, numerous tests, abdonimal surgery, and 2 IVF cycles, we are so grateful to be expecting.
    Transferred 2 "perfect" 8-cell embies 6/12. Beta 1 6/25: 472! Beta 2 6/27: 1055!
    First u/s shows TRIPLETS! WHAT?!?! Both embies stuck and one split. OMG

    Levi, Henry, and Amelia were born healthy at 34w3d.
  • I switched to decaf during stims and then cut it out completely after ER. I switched to caffeine free herbal tea...it's not the same but it still puts a mug of something warm in my hands in the morning.
    TTC 12/2009
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    IUIs 1-3 BFN, lap Dec. 2010, IUIs 4-6 BFN
    IVF w/ICSI #1 - ER 2/8: 24R 19M 9F ET 2/13 2-5 day blasts (no frosties) = BFP - b/g twins!
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  • All RE's saying something different.

    I did everything from continuing my one cup a day of coffee in the morning and my green tea in the pm, to half and half to green tea (using brown rice). As you can see, still not PG.

     

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  • Thanks all!! I have been at one cup a day now for a few weeks, and had a half a cup today...and tomorrow im going all in...cutting it completely. My embryo retrieval is scheduled for next Thursday, so I want to start now before I get pregnant and eliminate any upcoming issues. I appreciate the fact that everyone has different thoughts on it though, so I dont feel so bad :)
    TTC since August 2010
    4 failed cycles of clomid, 1 Femara IUI = BFN IVF #1- results 3/20- BFN
    FET - April 17 - 2 frosties 5aa
    Beta #1 9dp6dt- 4/26 - 344 BFP!!
    Beta #2 13dp6dt- 4/30- 1385
    u/s scheduled for 5/16
    3 furbabies (1 pug mix, 2 tabby cats)
    SAIF/PAIF welcome
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  • I did one cup per day (down from 2-3 cups/day) and never cut it out completely. I figure if that amount of caffeine is safe in pregnancy, it would be safe in trying to get pregnant. Of course, I am not yet pregnant, but I don't know that I blame the coffee.
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