IVF Weekly Check-in

Pintobean39 · July 2014

This weekly check-in is for 3T regulars to fill us in on their IVF cycle.
If you'd like to join please provide the following...

1. Where are you in the IVF process (prepping, stimming, ER/ET date, etc)
2. What cycle?
3. Test/beta day?

QOTW: What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?

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Mozarrella13

Currently going though IVF or preparing.

Buttmonkey34 - Prepping for IVF#1

Caterinac - Waiting to start IVF#1
christieH917 - Waiting to cycle
emmuffy - waiting to start

gsancho - How is the Lupron going?
jencity9 - How are things going?
jessiml06 - Getting clost to ER?
krsimmons3 - BCP How did seminar go?
mozarrella13 - Getting ready for IVF #3
pintobean39 - FET in August/Sept
purpledaisey923 - IVF Scheduled for Sept
stacylh24 - Transfer day FX!

Pintobean39 · July 2014

Most of you may know, if you read my vent post yesterday, my appt didn't go well yesterday, looks like I may have ovulated on bcp and lupron. My progesterone level is high so I'm now having to stay on 20 units of lupron for another 3 weeks. This may put my FET the first week of September, not sure yet. My body sucks!!!

I did get the results of the genetic testing of all of our embabies yesterday. Out of the 10 we had 4 boys that had various chromosome problems, 1 girl with chromosome problems, 1 had complete aneuploid (not really sure what that means) and of course 1 unknown that they are suppose to be retesting but not sure when yet, and our 3 good ones. None of our babies that were abnormal had down syndrome they all had missing or extra chromosomes that wouldn't have even resulting in a pregnancy. The thing that was the hardest part of doing the genetic testing was what if one had something that would result in a sustainable life such as downs would I want to give it a chance. Knowing the complete results makes me feel better about our decision.

QOTW: The thing I love most about summer is laying by the pool with a drink in hand. I don't get to do it as often as I'd like but every chance I get I'm in my pool or a friends.

Pintobean39 · July 2014

@Buttmonkey34‌ I'm glad you are more at ease. It's really scary at first and when you get your box of medicine you may have another freak out moment. It's not really as scary as it looks. Good luck!

I only had 1 mimosa and slept, I'm such a light weight. Today is much better, I feel good so far and getting things done.

gsancho · July 2014

@Pintobean39 So your estrogen was so high that they want to put you on lupron that long? I had the option to take BCP or do a natural cycle before this one just starting, so it just seems odd that they weren't concerned with me about that.

AFM, I should start AF tomorrow. Otherwise, just trucking along on Lupron. I got some headaches the first 2 days with the higher dosage, but I'm used to it now.

QOTD: It used to be going to the lake...but since I gained weight, I'm not that crazy about going. Every summer we drive up to Colorado and do some hiking. We'll be going this weekend, so I'm looking forward to it. Otherwise, I like the Sunday Fundays in the summer

emmuffy · July 2014

So excited (and nervous) to finally be starting! Estrace/Androgel start tomorrow, ER/ET will be in early Sept.

QOTW: I love summer cottaging. Thankfully both my family and my spouse's family have cottages we can visit.

Pintobean39 · July 2014

@gsancho it is my progesterone that is high, it was 1162. The highest my progesterone has ever been pre ovulation was around 150 and that was close to ovulation. They like to see it below 60 before starting a cycle. Since I did have a period a week after ER my progesterone dropped. They started me on bcp after my period and then I started lupron a few weeks later both of which are suppose to suppress the ovaries so they don't produce follicles and ovulate so you don't produce any progesterone. For some reason my ovaries just laughed at the bcp and lupron and went ahead and started producing progesterone just like I had ovulated. Not positive for sure I ovulated but judging by my progesterone levels it looks like I may have. They can't start the estrogen replacement until the progesterone is back down. It is the oddest thing, my nurse and the RE were both confused, because that just isn't suppose to happen.

It's murphy's law ...... if it can happen it will happen to me.

@emmuffy It is so exciting to finally get started. Good Luck!

StacyLH24 · July 2014

My ET went well today. We transferred 2 8 cell embies. The other two are growing ahead of schedule which apparently isn't a good thing. The RE isn't confident that we will be able to freeze them. We will know on Friday. Thanks to Valium, ET was way easier than any IUI I have had. Beta is 8/5 but I will POAS next week. There's no way I can hold out for 14 days.

QOTW: I love relaxing by a bonfire and making s'mores.

Pintobean39 · July 2014

Yeah for being PUPO @StacyLH24‌. I'm like you I can't help but POAS. I'm glad everything went smoothly, and FX those embabies snuggle right in. Keep us updated on the remaining embabies hopefully they make it just fine.

Mozzarella13 · July 2014

Hey ladies, sorry if I've been MIA. My clotting results came back fine, and RE said we were ok to cycle, but DH wants to take a break and wait till the next batch of cycles to jump back in. I know I'm a mess on hormones and we've got a lot of other stuff going on, so it's a logical time for a break, but it's the first time we are taking a break that isn't due to a cyst or REs schedule.
*******loss mentioned and depressing rant ahead, ignore me if you're having a bad day!!!*****

think I'm having a delayed reaction to my CP. I've cried all afternoon, probably because I just didn't let myself really let it out before now. I guess it's just registering to me that I have a big birthday coming, and I did the stupid thing of using my electronic pregnancy wheel and realizing I can't be a mom till at least May of next year. It looks like we will be cycling in Mid August, and so that's not that long, but it's already been a month since my loss, and I'm ready to move forward. I'm just struggling right now. So if I'm not myself or commenting as much, please forgive me.

StacyLH24 · July 2014

@Mozzarella13‌ - I'm sorry you're having a rough time. CPs are definitely hard. I had a roller coaster of emotions after mine that lasted for a little while.

Mozzarella13 · July 2014

@StacyLH24‌ thank you for that--I don't think I told you that your insight right when I found out really helped me--I had no idea how quickly my emotions would roller coaster and I felt more normal when I went from happy I had a pg to sad I had a pg to angry it didn't stick. Thanks for the insight ((hugs))

jessimi06 · July 2014

@Pintobean39‌ - I'm sorry for the setback

@StacyLH24‌ - FX that those embies snuggle in tight! I'm a POAS addict as well

@Mozzarella13‌ - I'm sorry you're having a rough time. Losses are never easy

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AFM- things are moving along, even if a little slow. Mondays u/s showed 12 follies 9-13 and a bunch of small ones. My e2 came back at 680, which is better than my last cycle, so I'll take it! ER is supposed to be Saturday- I have another u/s and more blood work tomorrow.

QOTW- I love bumming it at the pool and water park!

Pintobean39 · July 2014

@Mozzarella13‌ ((hugs)) I'm sorry you have been having a rough time. I get it, I've been there. I have spent many hours laying on the floor of my bathroom crying, for some reason that's my go to for break downs. I think with all miscarriages no matter how far along you are you have to go through the grieving process. When my mom was sick hospice gave me a book about the stages and I think back at this book a lot. The thing that sticks out in my head is everyone reaches every stage at different times but everyone will eventually go through each step. Just take it one day at a time.

@jessimi06‌ sounds like things are moving along. Good luck at ER.

StacyLH24 · July 2014

***discussion of previous CP***

@Mozzarella13 - I kept hoping after my CP that maybe there had been another embie that was still travelling and might have been able to implant. It is amazing what crazy things we will hold on to for just a little bit of hope. My second beta had been 2.4, so I knew that the HCG was leaving pretty quickly. Days after that second beta, I started to get sore boobs again and felt tired and just generally icky. When I left work that day, I sobbed. I called the RE's office, though I never ended up speaking with anyone. My intention was to ask how long after I would feel like that. It was a total mind f*ck and I just wanted it to all be over so we could move on.

I'm glad that sharing my experience with you at that time was helpful. I'm so sorry you had to go through it though.

emmuffy · July 2014

Sorry @Mozzarella13‌ about the CP. It's a really rough rollercoaster. Be good to yourself.

@StacyLH24‌ hope the ET is a success for you. When is the earliest you can POAS with IVF? I used to wait 10 days with IUI.

StacyLH24 · July 2014

@emmuffy - my understanding is that you can start at the equivalent of 10 dpo. So that would be 7dp3dt for me...so next Tuesday

Mozzarella13 · July 2014

@Pintobean39‌ what is it about bathrooms and crying? I usually do my sobbing in the shower. Somehow the hot water running over me while tears stream down my face is cathartic.
@StacyLH24‌ sharing is so powerful, it's much better knowing you're not alone!! And by the way, I'm praying so hard your embie(s) stick!!!

StacyLH24 · July 2014

I got the call this morning that our other two were able to be frozen. I am so thrilled and almost cried. It gives me hope for the two in my ute. I'm also glad to know that we will have one frozen cycle before moving to our second fresh cycle if we have to.

Pintobean39 · July 2014

That's awesome @StacyLH24‌!!! I'm so happy for you.

Just an FYI I'm leaving town tomorrow for the next week to go to the lake house in the middle of no where for a memorial service for my husbands grandmother that died. Last year I had no cell phone service so I may not be able to do a check in next week. Of course I'll try, hopefully they have some towers up there now.

Pintobean39 · July 2014

If you want to @Buttmonkey34‌ that would be fine. I'm going to be trying really hard to check in but the whole family is going to be there so I may not be able to look much even if I get a spot of service.

@StacyLH24‌ when are you planning on testing?

StacyLH24 · July 2014

@Pintobean39 - I'm sorry for your family's loss. I plan to start on Tuesday (7dp3dt). Beta isn't until 8/5.

Pintobean39 · July 2014

I have everything crossed you @StacyLH24‌. I may be walking around the yard next week looking for service so I can see your BFP. :-) Good luck!!!!

Pintobean39 · July 2014

I'm so freaking excited, I went to the bathroom and I started spotting and I'm cramping. It looks and feels like I'm about to start my period ....... And that has to mean my progesterone is finally dropping. I've never been so excited about the possibility of starting my period.

Pintobean39 · July 2014

Of course you can join @viola27‌. It's very possible to have a late August ER. I've seen that some people only take bcp for a few weeks. It all depends on when you stop bcp. Once you stop you could be going for ER within 10-14 days. It's definitely a whirlwind once it starts. Good luck!

StacyLH24 · July 2014

@viola27 - the hardest time emotionally for me was the time leading up to stimming. Once the ball got rolling, I honestly was fine emotionally. That wasn't what I was expecting at all.

@Pintobean39‌ is correct. Once you start it is a whirlwind! I stimmed for 13 days and it didn't feel long at all. All of the appointments really break it up into small pieces and that was helpful for me.

jencity9 · July 2014

Tomorrow will be my 20th day of Lupron and I will FINALLY start stimming on Sunday!

Mozzarella13 · July 2014

@StacyLH24‌ congrats on those frosties!! And for good measure I want to say again: stick embies stick!!
@Pintobean39‌ I'm so sorry for your loss. The celebration of her life sounds lovely-- What a beautiful way to honor her!

jessimi06 · July 2014

@StacyLH24‌ - congrats again on being pupo and for the frozen embies!

@jencity9‌ - GL with stims on Sunday!

@Buttmonkey34‌ - GL with stims!

@viola27‌ welcome!

AFM- ER was yesterday and they only got 6 eggs, as the other follies didn't mature and were 'empty'. The good news is that we got the fert report today and all 6 were mature and 5/6 fertilized normally! I'll know Monday morning if it's a 3dt or 5dt.

jencity9 · July 2014

@Buttmonkey34‌ Yup, this is my first IVF!

Pintobean39 · July 2014

@jessimi06‌ I'm with Alaska it only takes one. FX you have a rock star in that bunch. Good luck at transfer.

jessimi06 · July 2014

Thanks ladies

I'm feeling better, just impatiently waiting for my next fert report tomorrow.

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Me 33, DH 37 -- TTC since Jan'12 -- Low AMH (0.78) & endo, SA w/ low motility
IUI's 1-3 = BFN, IVF converted to IUI 4/13 = BFN
IVF 1.2: 8R 6M 4F -- 2 blastocysts frozen, FET 8/15 = BFP!!
Beta #s = 445;1,098; 9,545 -- EDD 5/2 -- Team Pink!