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2nd ivf cycle support
Hi everybody,
I'm about to start my 2nd IVF cycle. I am having a difficult time being positive and optimistic on this one. It's not that I've lost all hope. I still believe very much that the fight is not over. I think it's tough because even though I know it could change my life completely for the better, I have experienced nothing but sadness and bad news up to this point. Even though I am an open and honest person, this time around I've decided not to tell any of our friends and family. I'm hoping to keep myself a little more guarded and protect my heart as much as possible- almost as if I am trying to find some control in this whole crazy thing. So, I'm reaching out for some support from some online friends. With my personality, I know I am going to need to talk this thing out so please forgive me if I seem to be posting up a storm. Even with an incredible circle of support and encouragement in my family and friends, it's so easy to feel so very alone in this process. A couple of things...
1) I have IVF meds left over from the first cycle that I will not be using. What did you guys do with these? Is there any kind of program that women can swap what they are not using?
2) Did your RE monitor your hormone levels after transfer?
3) Did anyone take any sort of anti anxiety meds during their cycle?
thanks so much ladies.
Married - 8/2009
Diagnosed right away as sub-fertile. PCOS for me and low motility, morphology for DH. On treatment of glucophage and supplements for PCOS. Completely OOP.
4 IUI's - clomid- all BFN's
IVF #1- 13 fertilized, no frozens- BFN
IVF #2- ER 2/21, 18 retrieved, 12 fertilized. ET 2/24 - 2 beauties. No frozens. BFN.
IUI #5 using leftover meds- BFN
Trying new meds for PCOS.
SAIF & PAIF and prayers welcome!
Entering the world of adoption. Choosing happiness and love and focusing on the blessings we do have instead of the things that we don't.
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Re: 2nd ivf cycle support
Welcome
This is a great place for you to be if you have to be going through this. Lots of knowledgeable and supportive women...welcome 
Your questions:
1) I have IVF meds left over from the first cycle that I will not be using. What did you guys do with these? Is there any kind of program that women can swap what they are not using? There is but I am not sure who is in charge anymore...the girl who was is pg...hopefully, someone else can answer this
2) Did your RE monitor your hormone levels after transfer? I had to do 2 P4 checks at 2 of the clinics I have been to
3) Did anyone take any sort of anti anxiety meds during their cycle? I took Prozac for my last cycle. I felt much better and calmer
Best of luck!
Welcome to the board! Best of luck with your upcoming cycle.
I completely understand what you mean...about not telling people and wanting that "control". I'm the same way.
TI, IUIs, IVF = c/ps and BFNs
Welcome and good luck!
This is how I felt going into #2. I don't think anyone is anything but hopeful for IVF1 and if that fails, well, it's just different. I also do not disclose exactly where we are in the cycle, just that we're cycling. It's really rough getting a BFN, and even harder to share the news.
1. no experience.
2. No. I'm on progesterone supplements, not PIO. Nothing to measure.
3. No.
Welcome! Good luck with IVF #2.
I think it is entirely normal not to feel the same feelings of hope you did for IVF #1.
This board is a great support!
Welcome!
I have this same question, actually. Problem is, I am pretty sure that its very expired. Can't wait to see the answer on this!
I am going to be starting IVF#2 in the next few months. GL and I hope we both have great success!!
MFI, Moving onto IVF-ICSI.
IVF #1 = BFP - sadly a blighted ovum discovered at 7 wks.
D+C 12/7/10.
IVF#2 - ER 3/27. 8 fertilized. ET 4/1; transferred 2 blasts; 2 frosties (total of 3 now)
Beta #1, 4/11 = 291! Beta#2, 4/18 = 2702. Beta #3, 4/25 = 17303.
Ultrasound #1, 4/29 = 1 perfect baby and heartbeat!.
7/21 = a/s! It's a boy!!
Robert Lawrence was born on December 1st at 4:32 am weighing 6lb 3oz, 19.5 inches long and healthy as anything!!
Welcome! Another local
I hate that you have to join us but I hope you can find great support from the ladies on the board.
I'm getting ready to start IVF#2 in Cincy as well. Best of luck!
Dx -Ute cancer, DOR from cancer treatments, and embryo quality issues. NOV 2010 CANCER FREE
2005-2011= 3 Rounds of Clomid, 5 IUI's, 3 IVF's- ALL BFN's
After 7yrs TTC, 5yrs of ute cancer, and 11 failed IF treatments, we got a surprise BFP! So thankful!
Gemma Grace born 09/30/12
Phillipians 4:6,7
Welcome! I am sorry you had to go through so much (((hugs)))
I will be starting my 2.2 IVF soon and while my cocky confidence is gone, I still feel somewhat hopeful. Though, I guess you could also say I am more realistic.
As for your questions, I did have my progesterone, estrogen and even prolactin tested (and they how they discovered it was elevated). This was 7 dpo. I did not take any antianxiety meds, but I did meditate every night and that seemed to help. Good luck with your upcoming cycle, I hope the outcome will be a BFP!
Wedding Fall 2007 Off OCP's since 9/08-started with BBT charts Saw Ob/gyn May 2009 Blood work normal except single copy of MTHFR Clomid 50mg May 2009 Clomid 50mg + IUI June 2009 Femara 5mg + IUI July 2009 Normal HSG July 2009 Femara 5mg + ovidrel+IUI August 2009 Femara 5mg +ovidrel + IUI September 2009 November 2009-normal lap December 2009-met with RE December/January-Injectible med cycle with IUI-Abnormal sperm morpology found-only 0-1% normal All Head defects. Jan/Feb 2010 1st IVF with ICSI-5 week chemical pregnancy
Feb 2010-male infertility doc says DH's anatomy and blood work are normal so nothing he can do. 
FET July 2010-BFP! Twin m/c @ 5.5 wks 
Dec/Jan 2011 IVF #2 Only 4 eggs retrieved-Ganirelix dose messed up BFFN
Feb/March 2011 IVF #3 ER 3/9 9 eggs, 7 fertilized, ET 3/14, No frosties. BFN
IVF #4 ER 8/22 9R,7F ET 8/25-3 embies, 1 frostie! Beta 9/2= 54, 9/6=274, 9/8=625, 9/12=2953, 9/16 greater than 10,000. B/G TWINS born April 2012 @ 36wks & 1 day!
July 2014-going back for the frozen embryo! ET 7/28, heartbeat seen at 6wks1day with SCH. Miscarriage confirmed at 6wks4days