Just got off phone with RE

flowerpower3 · February 2013

We were discussing what went wrong with our previous cycle and what we're gonna do next. He told me that my body had responded well to the meds and we had ideal embryos, so it was most likely that the embryos just didn't attach or that they attached, but stopped growing.

He also told me that "excess weight" can cause lower quality eggs/embryos; soooo it looks like I've gotta kick up my exercise and get back on Weight Watchers. Anyone else in a similar position?

It looks as though we'll be starting up again in March and have an April ER/ET. I'm super excited to get started again and am (not-so-)patiently waiting to see what the April cyclers will be named! Smile

spinch · February 2013

I'm sorry this cycle didn't work out. I do wish you lots of sticky baby glue for April.

Enchanted616 · February 2013

I am doing weightwatchers right now (started 1/1) in order to lose weight to qualify for shared risk. I love it! I have tried every diet in the world and I honestly don't feel like I am on a diet at all. Their app is awesome, too, and makes it so easy to track. I've seen better (and steadier) results too! I cannot say enough good things.

Good luck with your next cycle!

flowerpower3 · February 2013

Enchanted616:
I am doing weightwatchers right now (started 1/1) in order to lose weight to qualify for shared risk. I love it! I have tried every diet in the world and I honestly don't feel like I am on a diet at all. Their app is awesome, too, and makes it so easy to track. I've seen better (and steadier) results too! I cannot say enough good things.

Good luck with your next cycle!

Thank you! I've actually done WW before, but just didn't stick to it long enough. It's a great program, though, and it definitely works. I love it.

Crystal120410 · February 2013

I just wanted to wish you luck with your dieting and next cycle!!

starspangledgirl1 · February 2013

WW is awesome!!! I lost 40 lbs on that program. How much weight did the RE say was affecting your outcome?? Now you have me wondering......I have an extra 25lbs i wouldnt mind shedding.....that being said, I have a friend that started her family at age 36. She is a triathlete w/ no body fat whatsoever and she got preg once right away at 36, again at 38, and now again at 39, no problem. There may be something to this......

flowerpower3 · February 2013

starspangledgirl1:
WW is awesome!!! I lost 40 lbs on that program. How much weight did the RE say was affecting your outcome?? Now you have me wondering......I have an extra 25lbs i wouldnt mind shedding.....that being said, I have a friend that started her family at age 36. She is a triathlete w/ no body fat whatsoever and she got preg once right away at 36, again at 38, and now again at 39, no problem. There may be something to this......

He didn't say specifically, but my BMI is around 35.

Ecarabeo217 · February 2013

My RE hasn't said anything about it, but I just joined WW myself seeing as how I have an extra 25-30 pounds hanging around the lower half of my body. Maybe we should start a WW group!

flowerpower3 · February 2013

Ecarabeo217:
My RE hasn't said anything about it, but I just joined WW myself seeing as how I have an extra 25-30 pounds hanging around the lower half of my body. Maybe we should start a WW group!

I would love that! A WW for IVF group would be great!

Ecarabeo217 · February 2013

flowerpower3:
Ecarabeo217:
My RE hasn't said anything about it, but I just joined WW myself seeing as how I have an extra 25-30 pounds hanging around the lower half of my body. Maybe we should start a WW group!
I would love that! A WW for IVF group would be great!

yay! I would love it! And I could definitely use the group enthusiasm since my will power seems to have taken a leave of absence, lol! How would we do it? A weekly check-in, maybe? Recipe exchanges?

flowerpower3 · February 2013

Ecarabeo217:
flowerpower3:
Ecarabeo217:
My RE hasn't said anything about it, but I just joined WW myself seeing as how I have an extra 25-30 pounds hanging around the lower half of my body. Maybe we should start a WW group!
I would love that! A WW for IVF group would be great!
yay! I would love it! And I could definitely use the group enthusiasm since my will power seems to have taken a leave of absence, lol! How would we do it? A weekly check-in, maybe? Recipe exchanges?

We used to do a daily check-in on GP, but I think daily might be a bit much. We could do weekly and we could share any WW friendly recipes we found during the week.

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