Cruising toward IVF -- anyone else cycling in March or April?

brooklynesque · January 2012

I met with my RE today (not about yesterday's false positive -- it was a previously scheduled appointment). I mostly had a few quick questions to ask about IUI timing, DHEA, odds and ends like that. I have to say that I really, really like my RE -- every time I meet with her she gives me plenty of time, is open to my suggestions, explains things thoroughly and without dumbing them down, and helps me move along quite quickly -- often even more quickly than I've dared hope for. What's really great is that she's also at a really strong practice (NYU) you'd expect to be more like a factory -- so it's great to have those resources and still get personal attention. I've had a really good experience there so far. (Yes, I know this reads like an ad -- but it's true and makes a real difference in my optimism and comfort level.)

Today was no exception. One of the things I asked her about was how many more IUIs she'd recommend before moving to IVF. I'm at the end of IUI cycle #2, and she basically said I could do anywhere between 1 and 4 more, but that there are usually diminishing returns after ~ 3 total. I asked her what I needed to start doing soon to begin getting my ducks in a row for IVF. After explaining the whole process and explaining pros and cons of things like ISCI, she sat me down right away with the program coordinator so I could get on the March calendar if I wanted to do it straightaway after my next IUI. Not sure yet if I'll do March or April (assuming my next IUI or two fail -- I haven't lost hope yet) -- I might take a break cycle after February or try a fourth IUI, but I'm happy to have the option of diving straight in in March. My RE said she saw no reason why I wouldn't be able to expect to get 10 or 12 eggs at retrieval. Obviously no guarantee but I'm glad she seems optimistic about how I'll respond.

So -- IF sucks and going through treatments sucks but at least I feel like I'm fulfilling my 2012 resolution of all systems go, no more wasting time.

Anyone else think they'll be doing IVF in March or April?

MelleTX · January 2012

I will be dong IVF in March/April.

I'll start BCP with my next cycle scheduled to start around 2/27 which would have me on stims in late March and an ER around the first week of April.

I had the same diminishing return on IUI conversation with my RE. His opinion was that it would eventually work, but what what cost (physically and emotionally). I decided I need something more concrete with better odds so on to IVF.

Good luck with your decision.

annalisel · January 2012

We'll be cycling for IVF either March/April or April/May. We have our meeting on Thursday to discuss timing and strategy.

I bet you'll do well.

ETA: Actually, I hope you don't need to do IVF.

arevere · January 2012

Me! Not sure if it will March or April yet.

How exciting. GL!

mtlaurel · February 2012

Glad you feel like you're moving forward with a solid plan. I hope we're cycling in May, but it will depend on how long it takes to find a donor.

Country Girl in the City · February 2012

It looks like my plan is to be on the same schedule as you. I do one more IUI in February but I have lost confidence that it will work. That would put my IVF in the March/April time frame. Hopefully our last IUIs will work and we don't need these plans.

pillowass · February 2012

I am, assuming my acupuncturist was wrong about this cycle

I should be starting BCP at the end of this week or early next. I guess that's February, but it will still be going in March. Good luck to all the Feb/March/April IVF ladies!

brooklynesque · February 2012

Looking forward to cycling with those of you who are going around the same time! Though obvs I hope we all get KU in February to avoid the whole thing. ;-)

ELF4321 · February 2012

**ticker warning**

::butting in::

Just wanted to mention that a friend of mine had a great experience working with NYU-- they helped her get her DS in spite of DOR issues after several failed IVF's at another clinic. I hope you don't need to resort to IVF, but you're definitely in good hands there. Good luck!

ETA: And best of luck to the other ladies cycling too! Still keeping my fingers crossed for all of you!

PPL2011 · February 2012

Sounds wonderful! Good luck...and stay positive about your IUI cycle...it could work! Who is your RE at NYU?

brooklynesque · February 2012

PPL2011:
Who is your RE at NYU?

F.ino.

tst1998 · February 2012

Having a great RE is so so important in all this!

We are looking at FET#2 in early April. I will have a better idea of the suppression schedule in a few weeks, once CD1 arrives. Although I still hold out hope for a surprised BFP. Smile And hope you don't have to worry about cycling in March/April either!

annalisel · February 2012

We just found out we'll be doing April/May rather than earlier. I hope there are lots of encouraging bfps in April!

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