~~August Tropical Ovaries check-in! 8/11~~

Re: ~~August Tropical Ovaries check-in! 8/11~~

• AMShark member

  August 2014

  Whew!  This is the first check-in that I've started.  Thanks to @gsancho & @ronniesgirl1981 for getting me prepared.  Just laying out a blanket apology now for any mistakes I've made.

  
  

  
  

  Today is transfer day for me.  Woo Hoo!  I'm so excited that we made it to day 5.  As of Saturday, there were 6 of 7 fertilized embyos left, and all "looked good" according to my phone conversation with the lab.  I'll post an update later today.

  
  

  QOTW: My celebrity date night would be with Gene Kelly ((melts)).  And there would definitely be dancing.

  
  

  *** Ticker Warning ***

  
  

  Me: 37, DH: 39, TTC 5 yrs
  

  2013 summary: Diagnosed with Hypothyroid; Cervical polyp removed (benign); 
  2 rounds ovidrel with timed intercourse (no result): 3 rounds IUI with clomid + ovidrel (no result)
  2014 summary (to date):
  IVF cycle 1 - ER: 4/17 (28 follicles, 3 fertilized, 2 survived to day 3);
  ET: 4/20 (3rd day, 2 embryos - 1 @ 6 cells & 1 @ 4 cells); Beta 5/1 - BFP!; 
  1st scan 5/13 - development behind, no heartbeat detected; D&C 6/2; WTF 6/13
  IVF cycle 2 - BCP begun 7/12; stims w/ HGH begun 7/26; 
  ER: 8/6, 12 follicles, 7 fertilized w/ ICSI; ET: 8/11, 3 blastocysts left, 2 transferred, 3rd arrested 8/12 - none to freeze
  1st beta 8/19 - BFP! 294; 2nd beta 8/26 - 4976; 1st u/s 9/2; 2nd u/s 9/9 - two little heartbeats at 140 each!!! 
  EDD: 29-April-2015
  Other Meds: Synthroid 100 mcg/daily

    

  
  

  Report10 Reply
• Loading the player...
• Andy99 member

  August 2014

  @AMShark, good luck with ET today.  Can't wait to see your update!!
  
  Tonight is my last Menopur injections and then my 2nd monitoring appointment tomorrow morning.  I don't feel any different than normal and I don't feel my ovaries "working", if you know what I mean.  So I'm a liiiiiiiitle nervous for tomorrow's U/S.

  
  

  QOTD : This is an easy one!!!  Jay Ryan from Beauty and The Beast or (and??) Paul Wesley from Vampire Diaries.  Both of them are the perfect mix of complete and absolute devotion and beautifully sexy!!  

  :x

  TTC since 2009
  

  
  

  IVF/ICSI #1 - August 2014  Failed

  3 Mature Eggs - No fertilization

  
  

  IVF/PICSI #2 - September 2014  BFP!!!

  Beta 26/09 = 22, 29/09 = 82, 3/10 = 906 
  

  First scan 17/10 @ 6w3d

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  Report2 Reply
• gsancho member

  August 2014

  @AMShark Good luck today!  And good luck to @ashlee too!

  
  

  My transfer got moved to Friday.  I guess since initially my lining was a little thin (it has gotten better now) and Thursday's schedule was a little tight.  

  
  

  QOTD:  Well, my celebrity crush is Ryan Reynolds...but I would probably be a nervous dork.  Oddly enough, I think I'd go for a funny gy like Conan O'Brien

  
  
  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!

  Camila Josephine arrived 4/30

  Report4 Reply
• kramiemom member

  August 2014 edited August 2014

  We aren't getting canceled!! So excited! There are about 10 or so measurable follicles and another 10 still small. They said ER will be either Thurs or Fri. I'm VERY excited and feeling very positive. My endometrioma has grown substantially so they may have to drain it during my retrieval cuz that shiz hurts!
  
  QOTD: I'm with @AMShark‌ and would love an evening dancing with Gene Kelly!

  Me (27), DH (27) 1 fur baby
  TTC Sept '11
  Found ovarian cyst Sept '12
  surgery to remove cyst and diagnose endometriosis Jan '13
  Lupron injections Feb '13-July ' 13
  TTC on own July-November '13
  IUI #1 January '14-BFN
  IUI#2 February'14 cancelled due to not responding to Clomid
  IVF #1 cancelled 4/28/14 due to not responding to meds and not enough follicles
  IVF #2- BFP due May'15
  
  
  
  

  Report8 Reply
• Canuck13 member

  August 2014

  @AMShark‌ Good luck with ET today @Buttmonkey34‌ Yay for a great day3 report! I am now 3dp5dt and just chillin like a villain..lol I feel completely "normal" so no mysterious symptoms to read into. My boobs have been sore ever since I started the Crinone (right after retrieval) so I KNOW not to read into that. Good luck to everyone in the midst of their cycle! QOTD: hmmmm, Ryan Gosling? Just cause, damn is he hot!!!

  
  

  Me: 37 | DH: 41

  TTC Since 2011 DX: Unexplained 

  IUI's #1 - 3 = BFN

  IVF August 2014: FSH 4.1, PRL 15.3, TSH 2.1, W/ AFC 8.

   08/03 ER 5R, 4M, 3F. 08/08 5DT of 1-3AA0, 2 frozen bfp @9dp5dt. Beta on 08/20 = 414.

  So excited to have one little bean on the way!!

   

   

  
  

  Report2 Reply
• calbiz member

  August 2014

  Hi all!
  
  I am home from transfer! One grade 2AB blast was transferred. There was also a 3BB in the running and a few that have not reached blast yet. They thought transferring two was not necessary due to my age and embie quality.
  
  Beta is scheduled for 8/21, first thing in the morning.
  
  @AMShark‌ and @ashlee‌ Can't wait for details.
  
  QOTD: I would sooo go on a date with Omari Hardwick from Power. That sexalicious tatt he has, coupled with a body to die for . . . le sigh . . . don't tell DH. ;;)

  Report4 Reply
• Kinderteach78 member

  August 2014

  Today is my first day of stims- 225 gonal-f and 75 menopur. **can I get moved to stimming? ** I'm nervous and excited all rolled into one! I know the first time is the hardest, so it will get easier after today.
  
  I went out today and bought some comfy pants and 2 new dresses to wear in the next 2 weeks. I want to be as comfortable as possible!
  
  This may sound like a strange question but can I continue to take Aleve while stimming? I have had headaches on and off the past few days and didn't think about it until today. I can always ask my nurse but thought is ask here first!
  
  QOTD- that's a hard question! I think I would have to go with Chris Hemsworth (he plays Thor). The deep voice and accent are pretty hot! Lol
  
  ">

  ***BFP warning***

  Me (36) and  DH (34) married August 2010

  TTC since January 2010

  HSG in July 2011 found uterine polyps

  Surgery Sept 2011 to remove polyps

  Tried Clomid (monitored) Oct-Feb 2012

  Consult with RE April 2012

  Diagnosis ~ unexplained infertility

  May 2012 IUI-BFN 

  April 2014- IVF consult with RE

  May 2014- baseline~21 follicles, High FSH and estradiol

  IVF #1 Aug 2014~Lupron trigger protocol (Gonal-F, Menopur, Cetrotide)

  Stimmed for 9 days, trigger on 8/20~ 32-36 follicles seen, 16 measured on each side

  ER~ 8/22 ~ 36 follicles retrieved! 21 Mature, 17 ISCI'd

  8/27~Day 5 transfer of 2 BB blasts, 1 to freeze

  9/9~ BFP!! Beta #1- 978

  9/11~ Beta #2- 1965

  9/15~ Beta #3-7480

  1st ultrasound 9/24

   

  

   

   

   

   

  Report2 Reply
• aliciafiggy member

  August 2014

  Waiting for my nurse to call! I hope today is the day for the trigger shot. She said it would be today or tomorrow. I had 13 follicles yesterday. I bet I'll have more today, as they keep increasing daily. The hormones were really starting to bug me last night, but i feel better this morning. Just tired of driving an hour to the hospital each morning for bloodwork/ultrasound. Today was the 5th day in a row.
  
  @Kinderteach78~ I think you are supposed to only take Tylenol. Ask the nurse though!
  
  

  Report2 Reply
• aliciafiggy member

  August 2014

  This is a stupid question, but how do you add badges to your signature?
  
  

  Report0 Reply
• CRMhoney member

  August 2014

  @amshark

  
  

  I just read that your transfer is today! Good luck! Sending sticky vibes your way! 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  *loss mentioned*

  TTC - 4 years

  Me: 33 mild PCOS, Polyps removed (no scarring)

  DH: 39 Lazy sperm

  
  

  4 or 5 IUI's with clomid - BFN (lost count at this point)

  
  

  IVF#1- (ICSI) BFP on 5dpfresh5dt. Heartbeat 120 @ 4weeks! M/C 9 weeks, 3 Days. Natural miss-carriage. No tests able to be done. Heartbroken.

  
  

  IVF#2 - FET. 2 beautiful day 5 blastocysts. All tests are BFN so far. Beta is 8/12. Not looking good. [-O<

  
  

  3 Snowbabies left if this cycle fails. 
  
  

  
  

  
  

  ++Siggy Warning++

  
  

  Me: 33

  DH: 39

  
  

  TTC: 4 years.

  Me: PCOS. Polyps.

  DH: Low morphology and motility.

  
  

  TTC naturally - 1yr.

  4 IUI with metformin - All BFN. 

  Changed ER.

  
  

  IVF # 1 - 6 blasts made it to freeze. Transferred 1 fresh blast. Low first beta, but rose appropriately. Bean made it and we heard Heartbeat!! Sadly Bean couldn't hold on. Heartbroken. M/C.

  
  

  FET# 1- 2 beautiful blasts transferred.1st beta- 6. Chemical.

  
  

  FET # 2 - 2 beautiful blasts transferred. 1st beta - 74. #'s rose appropriately. Ultrasound found Sac and fetal pole! Sadly bean couldn't hang on. M/C. Devastated. 

  
  

  One frosty left. 

  
  

  IVF#2 - ER Scheduled for November. We will be doing PGD. Transfer most likely JAN 2015.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

    

  Report1 Reply
• jen102279 member

  August 2014

  AMShark said:

  Whew!  This is the first check-in that I've started.  Thanks to @gsancho & @ronniesgirl1981 for getting me prepared.  Just laying out a blanket apology now for any mistakes I've made.

  
  

  
  

  Today is transfer day for me.  Woo Hoo!  I'm so excited that we made it to day 5.  As of Saturday, there were 6 of 7 fertilized embyos left, and all "looked good" according to my phone conversation with the lab.  I'll post an update later today.

  
  

  QOTW: My celebrity date night would be with Gene Kelly ((melts)).  And there would definitely be dancing.

  Lurking because I wanted to see what was going on with soon of you AH!!! Happy Transfer Day!!!

  
  

  ****Signature warning Losses Mentioned****

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  BFP#1 07/01/2004 ~ EDD 03/10/2005 ~ D&C 8/1/2004 @ 5w5d

  BFP#2 12/27/10 ~ EDD 9/06/2011 ~ DS born 08/14/11 via c-section, passed away 10/17/11

  BFP#3 09/07/12 ~ EDD 5/09/2013 ~ DS born 01/30/13 survived for 2 hrs

  08/06/14 Waiting for 1st IVF cycle to begin
  

  
  

  IVF#1: started stims 9/15; trigger 9/24; ET 9/26-5R 5M, 5F. 3 biopsied for PGD

  
  

             
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Report1 Reply
• Frenchteachermama member

  August 2014

  Hi ladies!  Thanks for the check in @AMShark!  I had my E2 checked today after 3 days of stimming and it was a whopping 36  I'm so worried and disappointed at how low the number is.  I have another appointment on Wednesday for blood work and an ultrasound this time.  Hope things look better then.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  My FF Chart:

  http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/490dd7
  TTC #3 since June 2013
  BFP #1 7/21/2013--EDD 3/30/14--D&C 9/24/13
  BFP #2 1/28/14--MC 2/7/14
  IUI #1 5mg Femara + trigger = BFN
  IUI #2 5mg Femara + trigger = BFN
  IUI #3 5mg Femara + trigger = BFN

  IVF #1, Stimmed for 12 days, ER 8/22/14, 9 retrieved, 7M, 7F!!  Freeze all due to fluid in uterus.

  FET end of October 2014 cancelled due to fluid in uterus due to possible c-scar defect

  Surgery scheduled 12/12/14 to fix possible isthmocele

  3/26/15 transferred one 8 cell grade 4 embryo and one 6 cell grade 3 embryo = slow rising betas for 2+ weeks = ectopic MTX shot 4/29/15

  Repeat c-scar surgery June 2015

  2nd and last IVF cycle August 2015, stimmed for 12 days, 2 egg retrieved, both mature and both fertilized.  Transferred both 8-cell embryos on Day 3, beta 9/5/15 = BFFN

  MOVING TO ADOPTION!  

  
  

  Report1 Reply
• gsancho member

  August 2014

  aliciafiggy said:

  This is a stupid question, but how do you add badges to your signature?
  
  

  @aliciafiggy There's a good thread n the TTGP board with lots of info.  Step #5 shows where to paste the URL link you can copy from the top of this discussion.

  https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12357350/read-this-before-you-post-newbie-blog-link-inside#latest
  

  
  

  
  
  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!

  Camila Josephine arrived 4/30

  Report1 Reply
• heathereb23 member

  August 2014 edited August 2014

  Went in for bloodwork and U/S this morning. My poor veins are so tired of needles, I have a giant bruise on the right arm and a smaller one on the left. It's not the nurse, she is very good and I could barely feel them early in the process. I think no matter which arm I pick on Wednesday it's going to hurt.
  
  They want me to increase Menopur tomorrow to 2 vials (75 IU each) does that mean it's going to sting twice as much? Keeping Gonal-F at 225 and adding Ganirelix tomorrow as well. Still feeling ok, a little bloat starting and woke up with headaches the past few days.
  
  I can manage another week of subQ shots but I am cringing at the thought of my next blood draw...

  My Ovulation Chart

  Report0 Reply
• ashlee member

  August 2014 edited August 2014

  @calbiz yay! That is so exciting!
  @amshark I can't wait for your update!
  
  I had my transfer! All four embryos made is to blast. One was transferred this morning, and I just got the call that I have three frozen. I am so shocked. My doctor told me when I was stimming and showing poorer response that there would be nothing to freeze, and there was also a possibility there would be nothing to transfer. So thankful to God.
  

  
  
  Me: 32, DOR and mild endometriosis
  DH: 34, perfect
  
  SEPT 2013 - Lap to diagnose and remove endometriosis
  NOV 2013 to MAR 2014 - 3 cycles of injectables + TI, all BFN
  AUG 2014 - IVF #1: 5R, 4F, All made it to blast, 5dt of 1, 3 frozen, BFN
  
  
  
  

  Report12 Reply
• ronniesgirl1981 member

  August 2014

  @heathereb23‌ Pressure to the vein for several minutes afterwards made a world of difference to me.

  Me: 34 | He: 40
  TTC since 08/2012
  DX: DOR
  
  
  
  
  

  Report0 Reply
• alpCRNA member

  August 2014

  I'm 7dp5dt and still waiting out the 2ww.  I had some barely there spotting 5dp5dt, but don't think it means anything since it didn't last.  I couldn't resist the urge to POAS this morning and got a BFN.  Still holding out hope that my beta will bring different results.  Beta is Friday.

  
  

  @amshark @calbiz Happy ET day

  @angjohns99  Yay for not being cancelled!

  
  

  Me 27 DH 29 Married since 2007, together since 2001

  Off BC since Febuary 2006 3 Clomid Cycles in 2008- symptomatic, US just showed a tilted uterus, otherwise normal, HSG normal.  DH has an ejaculatory duct obstruction and a congenital absence of the vas deferens.  This is common with cystic fibrosis carriers, but he doesn't have cystic fibrosis. IVF #1 with TESE/ICSI (Antagonist protocol) Aug 2014=BFN (poor embryo quality)   IVF #2 ICSI long lupron protocol November 2014
  

  
  

  Report1 Reply
• LeggyJeggy member

  August 2014

  No 3 day embryo report for me I guess. When they called with my tfr details, she didn't know anything and said I have to wait until Wednesday when I come in. WTF, we're not used to not knowing anything. I guess no news could be good news so we're going to enjoy this not knowing and hope for the best!
  
  QOTD: Celebrity crush is Ryan Gosling for sure. Totally not my type either!

  ****************SIGGY WARNING****************

  
  

  
  

  TTC since 2011
  

  DH: 29, Severe MFI; grade III varicocele; surgery postponed till KU

  Me: 30, POF/DOR, factor II hetero, MTHFR homo

  5 IVF's, LLP, EEP, MDLF all BFN

  IVF 6 using DEB USA frozen eggs

  developed bilateral PE's from BCP, cancelled/delayed 6 mths, taking lovenox

  Feb'15 SURPRISE 1st BFP ever! EDD: 10/10/15, FX

  Still have frozen donor eggs on ice

  All are welcome!

  Report0 Reply
• AMShark member

  August 2014

  Kinderteach78 said:

  Today is my first day of stims- 225 gonal-f and 75 menopur. **can I get moved to stimming? ** I'm nervous and excited all rolled into one! I know the first time is the hardest, so it will get easier after today. ....

  Congrats on joining us pin cushions!  (Don't worry, it *does* get easier).

  Consider yourself moved to stimming.

  
  

  
  

  *** Ticker Warning ***

  
  

  Me: 37, DH: 39, TTC 5 yrs
  

  2013 summary: Diagnosed with Hypothyroid; Cervical polyp removed (benign); 
  2 rounds ovidrel with timed intercourse (no result): 3 rounds IUI with clomid + ovidrel (no result)
  2014 summary (to date):
  IVF cycle 1 - ER: 4/17 (28 follicles, 3 fertilized, 2 survived to day 3);
  ET: 4/20 (3rd day, 2 embryos - 1 @ 6 cells & 1 @ 4 cells); Beta 5/1 - BFP!; 
  1st scan 5/13 - development behind, no heartbeat detected; D&C 6/2; WTF 6/13
  IVF cycle 2 - BCP begun 7/12; stims w/ HGH begun 7/26; 
  ER: 8/6, 12 follicles, 7 fertilized w/ ICSI; ET: 8/11, 3 blastocysts left, 2 transferred, 3rd arrested 8/12 - none to freeze
  1st beta 8/19 - BFP! 294; 2nd beta 8/26 - 4976; 1st u/s 9/2; 2nd u/s 9/9 - two little heartbeats at 140 each!!! 
  EDD: 29-April-2015
  Other Meds: Synthroid 100 mcg/daily

    

  
  

  Report1 Reply
• gsancho member

  August 2014 edited August 2014

  @MeatandBandP I had the same situation.  I went from 2 to 6 patches.  My lining went from 5 to 9 in about 3 days.  They didn't tell me my E2 numbers, but they said they improved, as well.  We didn't do them on the booty, though...I may ask b/c I have them all on my stomach and I have to go to a beach wedding in 3 weeks.  If I'm lucky enough to have a BFN, I'd rather have patches that I can hide a little better!

  
  

  ETA: I just realized I put BFN instead of BFP on my post...obviously, I don't think I'd be lucky to get a BFN ((face palm))

  
  
  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!

  Camila Josephine arrived 4/30

  Report1 Reply
• AMShark member

  August 2014 edited August 2014

  @calbiz and @ashlee - Congrats to both of you on your transfers.  Sounds like we all had some good quality blasts, hopefully, they're all snuggling in as I type this. 

  
  

  I guess I am now 0dp5dt   

  Sadly, all 6 of our embies did not make it to day 5, but we had 3 good quality, and transferred an AA and AB today.  The 3rd may still be in the running for freezing, but we'll find out tomorrow.

  
  

  Sorry for not updating sooner.  I spent the afternoon on the couch, in a Valium induced slumber.  

  Beta is scheduled for 8/20.

  
  

  *** Ticker Warning ***

  
  

  Me: 37, DH: 39, TTC 5 yrs
  

  2013 summary: Diagnosed with Hypothyroid; Cervical polyp removed (benign); 
  2 rounds ovidrel with timed intercourse (no result): 3 rounds IUI with clomid + ovidrel (no result)
  2014 summary (to date):
  IVF cycle 1 - ER: 4/17 (28 follicles, 3 fertilized, 2 survived to day 3);
  ET: 4/20 (3rd day, 2 embryos - 1 @ 6 cells & 1 @ 4 cells); Beta 5/1 - BFP!; 
  1st scan 5/13 - development behind, no heartbeat detected; D&C 6/2; WTF 6/13
  IVF cycle 2 - BCP begun 7/12; stims w/ HGH begun 7/26; 
  ER: 8/6, 12 follicles, 7 fertilized w/ ICSI; ET: 8/11, 3 blastocysts left, 2 transferred, 3rd arrested 8/12 - none to freeze
  1st beta 8/19 - BFP! 294; 2nd beta 8/26 - 4976; 1st u/s 9/2; 2nd u/s 9/9 - two little heartbeats at 140 each!!! 
  EDD: 29-April-2015
  Other Meds: Synthroid 100 mcg/daily

    

  
  

  Report5 Reply
• Canuck13 member

  August 2014

  ashlee said:

  I had my transfer! All four embryos made is to blast. One was transferred this morning, and I just got the call that I have three frozen. I am so shocked. My doctor told me when I was stimming and showing poorer response that there would be nothing to freeze, and there was also a possibility there would be nothing to transfer. So thankful to God.
  

  Yay! Excellent news. We have almost identical stats and results, hopefully we both get + results in 2weeks too

  
  

  Me: 37 | DH: 41

  TTC Since 2011 DX: Unexplained 

  IUI's #1 - 3 = BFN

  IVF August 2014: FSH 4.1, PRL 15.3, TSH 2.1, W/ AFC 8.

   08/03 ER 5R, 4M, 3F. 08/08 5DT of 1-3AA0, 2 frozen bfp @9dp5dt. Beta on 08/20 = 414.

  So excited to have one little bean on the way!!

   

   

  
  

  Report0 Reply
• ktabs member

  August 2014

  Hi girls! I had first baseline today. I do the trigger shot tomorrow and ER on Thursday
  
  I want to go on a date with Michael Buble. I don't want him to talk to me, as I have heard he is quite a jerk, but just serenade me

  PAIF
  pregnant after round 2 of IVF. Transferred 2 embryos and (surprise!) was pregnant with triplets. Identicals passed at 8 and 10 weeks. Still have one healthy baby boy with EDD of July 30!
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Report3 Reply
• ktabs member

  August 2014

  Oh and in case anyone was curious- I was randomly selected for regular IVF as opposed to the trial. I am doing a clinical trial. They drew my number today and I am one of the regular IVFers. The trial is for a new capsule that is approved everywhere but US. It is different in that you actually incubate the eggs and sperm inside you VS. In a lab. Interesting study with supposedly much higher success rates. My clinic has had 72% success rate so far. If you live in DFW and are interested then I can let you know details. They have 2 more trial slots available at my clinic it's not free but very reduced cost. Approx $4k for mine.

  PAIF
  pregnant after round 2 of IVF. Transferred 2 embryos and (surprise!) was pregnant with triplets. Identicals passed at 8 and 10 weeks. Still have one healthy baby boy with EDD of July 30!
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Report1 Reply
• Canuck13 member

  August 2014

  
  

  AMShark said:

  I guess I am now 0dp5dt   

  Sadly, all 6 of our embies did not make it to day 5, but we had 3 good quality, and transferred an AA and AB today.  The 3rd may still be in the running for freezing, but we'll find out tomorrow.

  
  

  Sorry for not updating sooner.  I spent the afternoon on the couch, in a Valium induced slumber.  

  Beta is scheduled for 8/20.

  Congrats on being PUPO! We are beta-twins!

  
  

  Me: 37 | DH: 41

  TTC Since 2011 DX: Unexplained 

  IUI's #1 - 3 = BFN

  IVF August 2014: FSH 4.1, PRL 15.3, TSH 2.1, W/ AFC 8.

   08/03 ER 5R, 4M, 3F. 08/08 5DT of 1-3AA0, 2 frozen bfp @9dp5dt. Beta on 08/20 = 414.

  So excited to have one little bean on the way!!

   

   

  
  

  Report1 Reply
• Aimothy member

  August 2014

  I can't believe how many of us are rockin' and rollin' right into the 2WW!  It's going to seem like forever until our transfer on almost the last day of August. 
  
  I started Estrace and a baby aspirin once a day on Saturday.  I go to twice a day on Wednesday. I think. Everything was quiet and thin at my baseline check last Friday. Lining was at 3.5 and I was spotting a slight bit after coming of BC on Saturday. 
  
  QOTW: I would probably go on a threesome with Carrie Underwood and Jimmy Fallon. 

  Siggy/Ticker Warning
  
  
  

  IVF #1: August 2012 Lupron Protocol | 8R 8M 8F |Transfer 2|BFN
  IVF #2: April 2014 Antagonist Protocol|12R 11M 10F|Transfer 2|BFP | m/c 5.8.14 
  

  FET#1: Transfer Day 8/29 | BFP | Beta 1: 302 Beta 2: 732
  U/S shows two beautiful heartbeats at 122!!

  Lost Baby B at 9 weeks 
  Baby A is our stubborn little fighter with a heartrate of 169!

  
  Team BLUE!
  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Report4 Reply
• jencity9 member

  August 2014

  ktabs said:

  Oh and in case anyone was curious- I was randomly selected for regular IVF as opposed to the trial. I am doing a clinical trial. They drew my number today and I am one of the regular IVFers. The trial is for a new capsule that is approved everywhere but US. It is different in that you actually incubate the eggs and sperm inside you VS. In a lab. Interesting study with supposedly much higher success rates. My clinic has had 72% success rate so far. If you live in DFW and are interested then I can let you know details. They have 2 more trial slots available at my clinic it's not free but very reduced cost. Approx $4k for mine.

  Just lurking... But wanted to comment on this. So does that mean they put the embryos in to grow and then take some back out before implantation??
  

  
  

  Me: 32  DH: 33  Married: March 2004
  

  
  

  July 2006: started TTC
  2008: HSG (normal), couple rounds of clomid through gyno
  2008 - 2010: dragging my feet out of fear and procrastination
  October 2010: first consultation with RE, dx PCOS and fibroids (DH slightly low count/motility)
  Oct. 2010 - Dec. 2012:  In DENIAL! avoided the issue because I was scared of surgery
  January 2013: returned to RE, fibroids grew significantly
  February 2013: second HSG, fibroids pushed on tubes which blocked them somewhat
  March 2013: MRI to determine what type of surgery may be necessary
  July 29, 2013: fibroids (5) removed via robotic laparascopy
  August 2013 - Nov 2013 : benched due to recent surgery
  

  
  

  IUI #1, Dec. 24, 2013, BFN 
  

  IUI #2, Jan. 25, 2014, BFN
  IUI #3, Feb. 25, 2014  BFN
  IUI #4 canceled due to lack of response to letrozole
  IUI #4.1 April 28, 2014, BFN
  May 16, 2014: wtf consult, start prepping for IVF in June and add injects for one last IUI in the meantime
  IUI #5 started letrozole and bravelle but canceled after HSG led to new diagnosis
  May 21, 2014: third HSG, tubes blocked, one at the beginning, one hydrosalpinx??
  

  June 11, 2014: consult, approved to move on to IVF because the hydro is not completely blocked therefore allowing fluid to move through slowly rather than backwards
  IVF #1 August 8, 2014 - 3dt of 2 embryos, BFN
  September 17, 2014 - 4th HSG, the right tube is very patent (open!!) dye went straight through this time. Weird!
  October 2, 2014 - started metformin treatment
  November 14, 2014 - blood work, brought A1C down from 5.8 to 5.5
  November 26, 2014 - RE finally back from vaca and reviewed my chart, no more IVFs for rest of calendar year
  December 1, 2014 - Right after Thanksgiving, I called a new clinic and got in right away! Plan for IVF
  December 17, 2014 - ER! 29 retrieved (!!), 16 mature, all 16 fertilized (ICSI)
  IVF #2 December 20, 2014 - 3dt of 3 embryos, BFN
  

  
  We are done with treatment unsuccessfully.
  
  

  
  

  PAIF/SAIF/All Welcome!
  
     
  

  Report0 Reply
• ktabs member

  August 2014

  They put a capsule with embryos in you and then the during the ET, they remove capsule and put the chosen embryos back in you. It's all very vague because it is only a trial. They didn't have answers for my many many questions. Or they just couldn't tell me about it!

  PAIF
  pregnant after round 2 of IVF. Transferred 2 embryos and (surprise!) was pregnant with triplets. Identicals passed at 8 and 10 weeks. Still have one healthy baby boy with EDD of July 30!
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Report0 Reply
• ktabs member

  August 2014

  Invocell is what the trial is testing.

  PAIF
  pregnant after round 2 of IVF. Transferred 2 embryos and (surprise!) was pregnant with triplets. Identicals passed at 8 and 10 weeks. Still have one healthy baby boy with EDD of July 30!
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Report0 Reply
• jencity9 member

  August 2014

  ktabs said:

  They put a capsule with embryos in you and then the during the ET, they remove capsule and put the chosen embryos back in you. It's all very vague because it is only a trial. They didn't have answers for my many many questions. Or they just couldn't tell me about it!

  Oh that is so interesting!! Thanks for the info!
  
  

  
  

  Me: 32  DH: 33  Married: March 2004
  

  
  

  July 2006: started TTC
  2008: HSG (normal), couple rounds of clomid through gyno
  2008 - 2010: dragging my feet out of fear and procrastination
  October 2010: first consultation with RE, dx PCOS and fibroids (DH slightly low count/motility)
  Oct. 2010 - Dec. 2012:  In DENIAL! avoided the issue because I was scared of surgery
  January 2013: returned to RE, fibroids grew significantly
  February 2013: second HSG, fibroids pushed on tubes which blocked them somewhat
  March 2013: MRI to determine what type of surgery may be necessary
  July 29, 2013: fibroids (5) removed via robotic laparascopy
  August 2013 - Nov 2013 : benched due to recent surgery
  

  
  

  IUI #1, Dec. 24, 2013, BFN 
  

  IUI #2, Jan. 25, 2014, BFN
  IUI #3, Feb. 25, 2014  BFN
  IUI #4 canceled due to lack of response to letrozole
  IUI #4.1 April 28, 2014, BFN
  May 16, 2014: wtf consult, start prepping for IVF in June and add injects for one last IUI in the meantime
  IUI #5 started letrozole and bravelle but canceled after HSG led to new diagnosis
  May 21, 2014: third HSG, tubes blocked, one at the beginning, one hydrosalpinx??
  

  June 11, 2014: consult, approved to move on to IVF because the hydro is not completely blocked therefore allowing fluid to move through slowly rather than backwards
  IVF #1 August 8, 2014 - 3dt of 2 embryos, BFN
  September 17, 2014 - 4th HSG, the right tube is very patent (open!!) dye went straight through this time. Weird!
  October 2, 2014 - started metformin treatment
  November 14, 2014 - blood work, brought A1C down from 5.8 to 5.5
  November 26, 2014 - RE finally back from vaca and reviewed my chart, no more IVFs for rest of calendar year
  December 1, 2014 - Right after Thanksgiving, I called a new clinic and got in right away! Plan for IVF
  December 17, 2014 - ER! 29 retrieved (!!), 16 mature, all 16 fertilized (ICSI)
  IVF #2 December 20, 2014 - 3dt of 3 embryos, BFN
  

  
  We are done with treatment unsuccessfully.
  
  

  
  

  PAIF/SAIF/All Welcome!
  
     
  

  Report0 Reply
• heathereb23 member

  August 2014

  ronniesgirl1981 said:

  @heathereb23‌ Pressure to the vein for several minutes afterwards made a world of difference to me.

  Thank you, I will give this a try!
  
  

  My Ovulation Chart

  Report1 Reply
• CML11 member

  August 2014

  Still in PUPO till Friday. I'm trying to prepare myself somehow if this didn't go well and we have to try again and at the same time remain positive. Ugh, c'mon Friday!
  
  QOTD: like @gsancho‌, Ryan Renalds has been a crush of mine since the early Van Wilder days. I would be a gushing buffoon that he would probably get a restraining order on immediately following our date.
  
  

  Report3 Reply
• ashlee member

  August 2014

  @canuck13 and @amshark My beta is scheduled for the 20th as well. Yay!
  

  
  
  Me: 32, DOR and mild endometriosis
  DH: 34, perfect
  
  SEPT 2013 - Lap to diagnose and remove endometriosis
  NOV 2013 to MAR 2014 - 3 cycles of injectables + TI, all BFN
  AUG 2014 - IVF #1: 5R, 4F, All made it to blast, 5dt of 1, 3 frozen, BFN
  
  
  
  

  Report1 Reply
• LilyHarper member

  August 2014

  Hey all, I have ER tomorrow. I have 8 that were 14+ yesterday, a 13, 11, 10, 9 and 7. Did anyone else have the sizes of the follicles go up AND down from day to day? I had a different sonographers each time, and there seemed to be fairly wild changes depending on the day. @ktabs‌ that study you're in sounds interesting! @heathereb23‌ you can also request that they wrap you with an ace wrap, instead of the tape. It keeps pressure on it and, no tape to rip off! QOTD: am I seriously the first person to say Channing Tatum? Really?

  Yup.

  Report3 Reply
• AuroraP725 member

  August 2014

  So much Tropical Ovaries action going on! Good luck to everyone doing retrievals and transfers this week!

  
  

  After 10 days of stims I have 9 follicles growing and my E2 has jumped to an impressive 925. My nurse said I should expect to trigger by the end of the week, with ER on Sunday or Monday! My lining is still thin at 3.7. No one is all that concerned, myself included. We're expecting to freeze all this cycle anyway. But I got a surprise call from my doctor, and she said a transfer is still a possibility - if they can jack me up with enough estrogen to get my lining where it needs to be. She said after ER she's going to give me pills, patches, or a combination of both to thicken up my lining. I'm cautiously optimistic about this plan, as my uterus has a history of misbehaving.

  
  

  QOTD: John Krasinski. I love him so hard.

  Me - 32 H - 32

  Married July 2009

  TTC#1 since Feb 2013

  RE consult Oct 2013 due to short cycles/light periods

  Dx: Diminished ovarian reserve/unexplained thinned uterine lining

  IVF#1 May 2014 - Follistim/Menopur/Ganirelix - 7R 4M 3F - 1 frosty (4AB)

  IVF#2 August 2014 - Lupron/Follistim/Menopur - 9R 4M 0F

  IVF#3 w/ICSI September 2014 - Follistim/Menopur/Ganirelix - 4R 4M 4F - 1 frosty

  FET#1 Dec 2014 - Lupron/Estrace(transdermal and vaginal)/Viagra/G-CSF wash - Cancelled due to poor lining response

                                     

                                           

  Report1 Reply
• Andy99 member

  August 2014

  So much action on this thread!!  I love it!!

  
  

  So my U/S this morning still showed 5 follicles on the right @ 10, 10, 12, 13, 14mm and the four on the left were at 10, 12, 12, 13mm.  He said that my lining was a little thin at 6.9mm (apparently it should be at least 7mm) and he gave me some tablets to take for the next 3 days (Progynova I think) to try and thicken it a bit.

  
  

  He estimated ER to be Friday or Saturday, but will confirm after Thursday morning's U/S.

  
  

  @LilyHarper  OMG I completely forgot about my celebrity-husband Channing!!  But hey, there are so many to choose from, it's hard to think of all of them at once.  And all the ladies who nominated Ryan Reynolds (as well as Ryan Gosling for the that matter), I agree 500%!!  :-c

  TTC since 2009
  

  
  

  IVF/ICSI #1 - August 2014  Failed

  3 Mature Eggs - No fertilization

  
  

  IVF/PICSI #2 - September 2014  BFP!!!

  Beta 26/09 = 22, 29/09 = 82, 3/10 = 906 
  

  First scan 17/10 @ 6w3d

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  Report2 Reply
• AMShark member

  August 2014

  ktabs said:

  Hi girls! I had first baseline today. I do the trigger shot tomorrow and ER on Thursday I want to go on a date with Michael Buble. I don't want him to talk to me, as I have heard he is quite a jerk, but just serenade me

  Sounds like you're making good progress, @ktabs.  I've moved you from "Prep" to "Stimming/Priming/Monitoring" in the lists on the first post of this thread.  Let me know if you want me to change that.

  
  

  *** Ticker Warning ***

  
  

  Me: 37, DH: 39, TTC 5 yrs
  

  2013 summary: Diagnosed with Hypothyroid; Cervical polyp removed (benign); 
  2 rounds ovidrel with timed intercourse (no result): 3 rounds IUI with clomid + ovidrel (no result)
  2014 summary (to date):
  IVF cycle 1 - ER: 4/17 (28 follicles, 3 fertilized, 2 survived to day 3);
  ET: 4/20 (3rd day, 2 embryos - 1 @ 6 cells & 1 @ 4 cells); Beta 5/1 - BFP!; 
  1st scan 5/13 - development behind, no heartbeat detected; D&C 6/2; WTF 6/13
  IVF cycle 2 - BCP begun 7/12; stims w/ HGH begun 7/26; 
  ER: 8/6, 12 follicles, 7 fertilized w/ ICSI; ET: 8/11, 3 blastocysts left, 2 transferred, 3rd arrested 8/12 - none to freeze
  1st beta 8/19 - BFP! 294; 2nd beta 8/26 - 4976; 1st u/s 9/2; 2nd u/s 9/9 - two little heartbeats at 140 each!!! 
  EDD: 29-April-2015
  Other Meds: Synthroid 100 mcg/daily

    

  
  

  Report0 Reply
• AMShark member

  August 2014

  LilyHarper said:

  Hey all, I have ER tomorrow. I have 8 that were 14+ yesterday, a 13, 11, 10, 9 and 7. Did anyone else have the sizes of the follicles go up AND down from day to day? I had a different sonographers each time, and there seemed to be fairly wild changes depending on the day. @ktabs‌ that study you're in sounds interesting! @heathereb23‌ you can also request that they wrap you with an ace wrap, instead of the tape. It keeps pressure on it and, no tape to rip off! QOTD: am I seriously the first person to say Channing Tatum? Really?

  @LilyHarper - Good Luck with ER today!  

  
  

  Also, your QOTW answer has me rethinking mine.  I'm still deep love with Gene Kelly, circa Singing in the Rain, but you know, my man Channing's not such a bad dancer either.  (Purely thinking about dance skills, of course   )

  
  

  *** Ticker Warning ***

  
  

  Me: 37, DH: 39, TTC 5 yrs
  

  2013 summary: Diagnosed with Hypothyroid; Cervical polyp removed (benign); 
  2 rounds ovidrel with timed intercourse (no result): 3 rounds IUI with clomid + ovidrel (no result)
  2014 summary (to date):
  IVF cycle 1 - ER: 4/17 (28 follicles, 3 fertilized, 2 survived to day 3);
  ET: 4/20 (3rd day, 2 embryos - 1 @ 6 cells & 1 @ 4 cells); Beta 5/1 - BFP!; 
  1st scan 5/13 - development behind, no heartbeat detected; D&C 6/2; WTF 6/13
  IVF cycle 2 - BCP begun 7/12; stims w/ HGH begun 7/26; 
  ER: 8/6, 12 follicles, 7 fertilized w/ ICSI; ET: 8/11, 3 blastocysts left, 2 transferred, 3rd arrested 8/12 - none to freeze
  1st beta 8/19 - BFP! 294; 2nd beta 8/26 - 4976; 1st u/s 9/2; 2nd u/s 9/9 - two little heartbeats at 140 each!!! 
  EDD: 29-April-2015
  Other Meds: Synthroid 100 mcg/daily

    

  
  

  Report3 Reply
• LilyHarper member

  August 2014

  @AMShark‌, yes I also chose him solely based on his...dance...skills.

  Yup.

  Report2 Reply
• aliciafiggy member

  August 2014

  @gsancho- Thanks for the link!
  @heathereb23- I'd rather take all of the injections rather than get my blood taken. I'll always be a wimp about that.
  
  So the nurse called me yesterday afternoon and said I have 27 follicles. UM that's a hell of a lot! I'm kind of excited, but also very nervous of what today might bring. If I had 27 yesterday, what will I have today? They think I will trigger today but who knows. I don't hold my breath anymore. They've been saying that for two days now haha.
  

  Report1 Reply