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Faith722
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WWIFD: stress & cycling?
Faith722
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So, I'm expecting AF in the next few days and am supposed to start bcp's then for IVF #2. Do you think I should go ahead with it or wait another month? The past few days have been so stressful. I mean, really, life is generally pretty stressful but this has been ridiculous!
I know there are mixed thoughts about how stress affects IVF success. I'm not sure what to do. I don't want another delay, but I really don't want another BFN. This is it for us. There is no more money for another IVF.
I'm supposed to be on bcp for 21 days and then move to stims. Is that a long enough time for the effects of stress to subside?
WWYD? Cycle now or wait an extra month?
IVF #3 = Feb 2012
beta#1 3/21 (14dp3dt)=413, beta#2 3/23 (16dp3dt)=785, u/s 4/11
EDD 11/25/12
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beta#1 3/21 (14dp3dt)=413, beta#2 3/23 (16dp3dt)=785, u/s 4/11
EDD 11/25/12
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Re: WWIFD: stress & cycling?
honestly i would just cycle.
life and IF is filled with stress and unexpected crap happens all the time.
i would rec doing some acu or maybe meditation cd's to help cope with the stress.
GL cutie
Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, It empties today of its strength. ~Corrie ten Boom
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)
It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
TTC Since 10/08 4 IUIs=BFNx4
IVF#1=BFP!! Twins!!
Bradley and Billy born and lost on 2/2/11 at 19w2d due to pPROM/PTL. I miss you, little angels.
IVF#2=BFN
IVF#3=c/p IVF#4=Empty Follicle Syndrome; 1 mature, fertilized, & made it to blast. 5dt of "the lone ranger" on 9/6. Please stick, little one!
If it were me, I would go ahead and cycle. I think I was more stressed on our break waiting to cycle than I was actually cycling. Ditto on trying acu or meditation cd's. I am sure they can help.
I know you are going through so much, and I know it is a difficult decision, but I know you will do what is best for you. Best of luck with your decision.
07/14/97 - Stillborn twins at 22 weeks
12/20/99 - Miscarriage #1 - 11 wks 4 days laproscopic surgery due to rupture of tube
07/01/01 - Divorced
05/30/09 - Re-married to a wonderful man!
11/11/09 - Miscarriage #2 - 10 wks 3 days, D&C
Dx: Unexplained
07/30/10 - 10/19/10 - IUI #1 - IUI #4 clomid cd2-6 + premarin cd7-13 + HCG Trigger=BFFN's
11/10/10 - IVF #1 Start stims ER#1 11/22, ER #2 11/24, ET 11/29=BFFN
03/14/11 - IVF #2 start stims, ER-03/26/11, ET-03/31/11, beta 04/08/11 = BFFN
05/16/11 - Hail Mary Cycle - Inj+TI =BFP!! 06/08/11 Beta #1 71.8, 06/10/11 Beta #2 201, U/S 6/20-1 sac. U/S 6/28 sac and hb of 118!!
For the most part, I agree with PPs. There have been studies that show that stress doesn't really affect the outcome of IVF.
However, I was under a lot of stress at work during IVF #2. We considered pushing it back, but ended up moving forward with it. Looking back I always wonder if the stress I was under played a role in the outcome. So, when you make your decision, ask yourself if you would regret moving forward now if it doesn't work. If you would, then I think that's your answer. That being said, I don't think there is such a thing as a stress free cycle.
Good luck with whatever you decide!
~SAIF/PAIF/Everyone Welcome~
Me= 37 and DH = 41
Dx: DOR, Endo, APA+ (really high beta 2 glycoprotein antibody and high everything else tested), heterozygous MTHFR mutation, positive for lupus anticoagulant, high FSH, low AMH and both tubes blocked (per HSG on 3/8/11)
IVF #1 - long lupron (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 4 retrieved, 3 fertilized; ET 2 blasts and 1 frozen = BFN
IVF #2 - a version of antagonist with EPP (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 6 retrieved, 4 mature, 3 fertilized, 2 blasts and 1 frozen blast transferred on day 5 = BFN.
IVF #3 April was postponed to May, May was canceled. June/July was canceled. Had a cyst aspiration and then began IVF #3 in August. ER on 8/22; ET on 8/24 with AH. +HPT on 9/5. Beta #1 (11dpo) = 3; Beta #2 (15dpo) = 29; Beta #3 (17dpo) = 60; Beta #4 (19 dpo) = 118. Heartbeat at 6 weeks 6 days =132. Lil is here!
TTC#2: Trigger + TI = BFN; Clomid + Trigger + IUI = BFN.
IVF #4: BCP + MDLF + Lovenox = 7R, 1F = Transferred 1 6-cell embryo on day 3 = BFN
IVF #5: MDLF + Lovenox = 4R, 1F = Transferred 1 10-cell compacting embryo on day 3 = BFN
IVF #6: (New RE): Long Antagonist November 2014 (transferred two 8 cell grade 1 embryos and froze one blast) = BFN
FET#1: BFN
I'd cycle. But, then again, I'm in the camp that stress really doesn't affect whether or not we get pregnant. (And, just to throw it out there, I also don't believe that a positive or negative attitude changes anything. But I'm a pessimist-ha!)
If you can mentally handle cycling, do it. I wouldn't be concerned over the physical stress that, well, stress, puts on your body. But I know I'm in the minority on that..
TI, IUIs, IVF = c/ps and BFNs
What is your gut feeling telling you?
If it were me, I would probably just go ahead with the cycle. I'm currently in the beginning of my cycle as well (long lupron) and I knew this cycle would be during a more stressful time than last. I basically decided that the last cycle, when I had NOTHING stressful going on and I took off an entire week after ET, did nothing for me. So this time I decided maybe the stress of the other tasks going on will distract me in a good way and help me relax a little more.
GL with your choice!
We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And HOPE does not dissappoint.
Romans 5:3-5
~Matt and Jen~
Married August 26, 2006
TTC since June 2008
Severe MFI
IVF #1 Feb. 2011 = BFN
IVF #2 (Long Lupron) May 2011 = BFP!!!
Our sweet little girl, born January 26, 2012
Time for #2!
IVF #1 (Long Lupron) July 2013 = BFP!!!
Beta #1 (8/1) 203! Beta #2 (8/8) 3,677! 1st u/s scheduled for 8/15!