Cancelled

healz413 · November 2013

Hi Everyone,
So @Manada and I went in to see the RE today, which is day 9 of my stimming cycle (8 days of stimming behind us). As I mentioned in a post on Thursday, we found out Thursday afternoon that we were at risk of being cancelled because my ovaries were not responding well to this protocol (because of my endo or because I was on BCPs for 6 months or for some other reason). I moved up to 300 gonalf on Thursday and Friday to see if it would help.

The good news-- Manada's lining was beautiful at 10.5 so she's having no trouble building her estrace lining and probably could have competed with @2mamazinseattle and @ball.and.chain when they were having their lining competition previously.
Also, I responded well to 300 gonalf and my follicles were picking up and my estrogen was up to 1300 (from 371 two days ago).

The not great news-- We were still looking at a situation where we would retrieve only 5-7 eggs. The RE said that it was no longer a cycle that she would recommend cancelling but she also understood why we had concerns about going forward. We are OOP for the IVF, but if we cancel before retrieval we only pay drugs because the previous appointments are billed through Ontario health insurance. We have insurance for the drugs, but we can only afford on full cycle of IVF. If we retrieved 5 or 7 eggs and half fertilized and half made it to blast, we might very well get a pregnancy, but there would be no guarantee of having any remaining blasts for a second transfer if we miscarried or when we want to have a second child. Obviously there are never guarantees even with higher retrieval numbers, but the chances are better.

Anyway, we decided to cancel our cycle. The RE supported our decision.

M will now take Provera to get her period and we will go in on her day 2. I think it will be to start BCP for her but we were a little confused with all the information today. I will wait to get a period naturally, which should occur in approximately 2 weeks, since my lead follicle is already at 16. Then I will start BCP for 14 days. For the last 7 days of that, I will also do lupron. I'm not sure exactly what the protocol is after that, but the RE was talking about 300 gonalf and 150 repronex. We would most likely be looking at a mid-January retrieval.

The way it's working out isn't all bad. Of the board regulars doing IVF and FETs, we can now aim for at least 4 months in a row with IVF/FET BFPs-- @KH826 in October, @ball.and.chain in November, @2mamazinseattle in December (fingers crossed for you!!), and us in January. Others are totally welcome to join and/or continue the streak. And I hope that lots of IUI and ICI folks get in on the BFP action.

doodah1013 · November 2013

I have been looking for your update all day. We have been sending positive vibes to you, and although it seems like you didn't get great news there was definitely positive mixed with the negative. Sounds like you have used all your information to the best of your ability and I hope you have found peace with your decision.
I love the board streak! Great way to find some positive. I know emotions can turn on a dime and feel free to continue to vent if the silver lining turns grey for you. We are all around to listen and offer support!

firstcomeslove2013 · November 2013

Oh guys...I am sorry. It sounds like you guys have an awesome attitude and I hope that this just means your on the right track. Sending lots of positive vibes and hopeful thoughts to you and @manada. We are here (or on FB...or on email) if you need to yell scream or even talk about something non-baby-making related (sometimes that helps too)...What I mean is...we are here...

ATXmommas · November 2013

I'm sorry to hear the cycle was canceled, but glad to hear that your body responded well to the change in meds and that Manada's lining looks great. Sounds like you will be on the right track for a January cycle. Definitely keeping my fingers and toes crossed for a four month IVF BFP streak!

ball.and.chain · November 2013

ARGH -- but I think you made the right call. It's frustrating, but you definitely want to maximize your chances. We'll be rooting for you in January!

trisholio · November 2013

I echo others responses, it does stink, but it sounds like you made the difficult right decision.

I also appreciate you sharing so much information in your posts. I have learned so much about IVF on this board. I thought I have a general idea about it before and realized I was totally clueless :-)

Jazibel · November 2013

Ugh sounds like you both had to make a really tough decision - but one that will hopefully give you the best long term outcome. I love the idea of a 4 month IVF baby boom :-) I'll be keeping all fingers and toes crossed for you in January.

2MamazInSeattle · November 2013

First, I applaud you for making such a tough choice. We used proven, young donor eggs and got 4 embryos out of 19 retrieved...the attrition is very real. And, with four we thought our chances of two kids was really good...and here we are putting #4 in on Monday and no babies to show for the other 3. As a relatively impatient person, I would've probably not had it in me to cancel even knowing the facts! Congrats on the hard decision.

@manada, way to bust out a lining! When that lil' embryo is ready, you will be sitting pretty with a welcoming vessel. This is great news! My doc once told me that "we can do a lot to make a healthy embryo, but if the uterus can't support it we have bigger problems" - yay for you!

I'm so so sorry you are having to wait, but I have taken a 'no regrets' approach to IF, and I think your choice today is a smart "no regrets" approach. FX for a bigger better clutch of eggs next cycle!

StacyLH24 · December 2013

I'm sorry you had to cancel this cycle. I agree with everyone else that it sounds like you made a smart decision. You definitely want to get as much bang for your buck as you can! FX that January will be it!

KH826 · December 2013

I am so sorry to hear that you had to make this very tough decision to cancel, but I am glad to hear that you are planning ahead for the next cycle and seem to be in a good place with your decision. Hopefully you will have all the kinks worked out from his dress rehearsal and you will be able to tweak your protocol so that you will have a great response next time. Thinking of you both and pulling for you for your January BFP!

wishiwaspreggo · December 2013

Sorry to hear about this

I'm glad you both have a positive attitude and I wish you the best of luck in January!!!

keziah23 · December 2013

I'm sorry about your canceled cycle but glad that the doctors have a new plan.

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