FET questions.

Rias · October 2013

Hi everyone, I am new to this board but used to be on the infertility board. DH and I are starting to talk about ttc #2. After 2 failed IVF cycles our third one brought us our angel

we also have three frozen embryos from this last cycle. We have an appointment with our RE next Thursday! In so excited but also a bit nervous. I don't know a lot about FET and was wondering if any of you ladies had successful FET and how long did the process take? Thank you all in advance.

CarrieB. · October 2013

We did a successful FET in February. My protocol was a little different than a lot of ladies on here bc I am DOR, so they didn't do Lupron.

I started BCPs in early January, did a saline sonogram, started Estradiol after my period, had a baseline ultrasound, had a midcycle ultrasound and started PIO and then had my transfer Feb 14. It was easier compared to a fresh cycle, but still very stressful.

Good luck!

Dragonfly1226 · October 2013

I pretty much attempted every FET protocol in the book. I was postponed too many times to count and cancelled twice. We finally made it to transfer with a natural FET cycle - no. meds except PIO. We have four and a half month old twin daughters from that cycle. GL!

ccam · October 2013

I just had my transfer yesterday for FET #1. The whole process takes about 6 weeks from start to beta. On day 21 of the cycle prior to the transfer cycle, I started lupron. After my lupron AF, I had my baseline and started vivelle patches. I had a second u/s mid-cycle to check my lining. I stopped lupron on day 14 and started PIO on day 15. The transfer of my blast was on day 20 and beta is 9 days later.

Compared to IVF, this has been a lot "easier". Much less bw and u/s and without the stimulation meds, I physically felt a lot better. Good luck to you!

Rias · October 2013

Thanks ladies!!

Dragonfly1226 said:
I pretty much attempted every FET protocol in the book. I was postponed too many times to count and cancelled twice. We finally made it to transfer with a natural FET cycle - no. meds except PIO. We have four and a half month old twin daughters from that cycle. GL!

How many did you transfer to result in your twin girls. This is also something were thinking about. Not sure how many to transfer.

carrera317 · October 2013

I have been through 3 FETs. All easy in comparison to a fresh IVF round. No stim injections, much less monitoring (bloodwork and ultrasounds). I didn't take lupron or OCPs prior. CD2 I had an ultrasound and started oral estradiol twice a day. I had a mid-cycle ultrasound to check my lining. A few days prior to ET I took doxycycline and started my PIO. All in all not a bad process in comparison.

I personally struggled emotionally with the fact that they embryos were frozen. I have a science background and was just baffled by the whole process, almost to the point I didn't do it initially! I still have a hard time conceptualizing it, but am always happy to go through an easier cycle.

I hope you have a great appointment and get to cycle soon!!! Good luck!

Rias · October 2013

Thanks!

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