November Tiny Turkeys Check-in 11/28*

mariana81 · November 2014

Welcome to the November Tiny Turkeys Check-In!!! Check-ins will be every Monday & Thursday. Your check-in leaders are @cwoodward777 (Monday) and @mariana81 (Thursday).

This is a check-in for those who are doing IVF/IVM or FET with an ER/ET scheduled for November. If you are interested in joining, please fill us in on your cycle below. Please include what cycle number this is for you, where you are in the process, when you expect to start stims, and when you're planning on retrieval and transfer. Also, please update us along the way!

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Below is our list so far. Everyone is welcome, so please let us know if you would like to be added.
QOTD: What is your favorite time of the year?

BFP

@alpCRNA – IVF#2

@blueeyes233 – IVF#3
@cparker1 - IVF#5
@fjamil1 – IVF#2
@Giants721 – FET#1

@kaly75 – FET#1
@kristyn831 – IVF#1
@ktabs – FET#1
@Lebradford – IVF#1
@mrsCW – FET#1
@Nutmeg8484 - IVF#2
@RunCC37 – DE IVF#1
@sadzagirl10 – IVF#1

@shelbeans82 – IVF#3

@stace2524 – IVF#1
@sunshinelady15 – IVF#1

BFN ((hugs))
@Bcara11 – FET#1
@blushingbride317 – IVF#1
@Cokiebear – IVF#2
@crazygirl7882 – FET#1

@Hollowvic - IVF#1

@RG1979 – IVF#2
@Spring78 – FET#2
@Nowthatsalady - IVF#2

PUPO!!!!! (((Congrats)))
@AngM123 – IVF#1
@aggiejess2007 – FET#1 (Friday Beta)
@BunInTheLab – IVF#1
@carrieharry79 – IVF#1
@cwoodward777 – FET#2
@doves654 - IVF#1
@jeezidunno – FET#1
@jellybean1106 - IVF#1
@Lc102310 – FET#1
@LucyLove657 – IVF#2
@mbreed7
@Sha259 - FET#1
@shadiddynyc - IVF#1
@wcasar – IVF#1

Cycles Completed
@bunnybun4– IVF#1
@Daashuriaa – IVF#2
@Discouraged31 - IVF#1
@Marissa6609 – IVF#2
@ssoennin - IVF#1

@SweetieShellieH - IVF#1
@Twinkie0612 – IVF#4

Between ER/ET
MrsCamo

Prep (BCP/Lupron/EPP)
@14cath - FET#1

Cancelled/Delayed (((HUGS)))
@amyalbert – IVF#2

@AuroraP725 – FET#1
@CRMhoney - IVF#2
@jen102279 - FET#1
@katers79 - FET#1
@K1111K - FET#1
@MamaKakes611‌
@mariana81 – IVF#2
@NariaDreaming – IVF#1
@Pcmay20 – IVF#1
@swyatt2014 – IVF#1

@TLooney17 – IVF#1

mariana81 · November 2014

Happy Thanksgiving Ladies!!

I am very happy for all Pupo and BFPs!! FX for rising beta!!!

BFN ladies (hugs), don't give up! I know how sad and unfair IF is, but have faith!!

I am sorry that I was MIA this week... Now I am in my new home =D>

QOTD: I love Christmas!! For me, it is the most important day of the year!!

mariana81 · November 2014

cwoodward777 How are you feeling? I hope you feel better soon!

AuroraP725 · November 2014

Hi turkeys. I think I'm going to officially bow out. My scan this morning shows my lining is still only at 4.6. I don't think this is ever going to happen for me. I don't know where to go from here. I wish you all the best.

mariana81 · November 2014

Oh @AuroraP725‌ I am so sorry! (Hugs). I know this feeling of not knowing what to do next, I don't have a solution for my immature eggs either but try not to lose hope! You are in my prayers!

mariana81 · November 2014

Hang in there @jeezidunno‌!! This waiting time must be nerve-wracking! FX!!!

shadiddynyc · November 2014

@AuroraP725‌ I'm sorry. Don't give up.

SweetieShellieH · November 2014

So I guess they are running behind with the transfers. So I'm sitting here past my appointment time and all I can think of is I WANT TO PEE!!!!

mariana81 · November 2014

Good luck @SweetieShellieH‌!! FX!!

AngM123 · November 2014

@AuroraP725‌ I'm so sorry. I hope you can find some answers soon. Hang in there. @jeezidunno‌ According to that chart you are still early! I hope a line pops up soon for you.

@mariana81‌ Do you have a WTF appt scheduled? Are you getting a second opinion? I'm thinking about you!

SweetieShellieH · November 2014

You can move me to cycle complete. They scanned my abdomen before transfer because i was still complaining of bad bloating and that I haven't been able to eat as much as normal. I have a fair amount of fluid and RE says I have Moderate OHSS. He still gave us a choice, but said there is a 30% chance it will be come Severe if the transfer works. As much as I hated to do it, we decided a freeze all was best. They try not do cycles in December, so we'll probably try a transfer in January depending on when AF shows.

AngM123 · November 2014

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

Yesterday was my 30th birthday. We have 2 sets of divorced parents, so we told all 4 families we were going out of town for my birthday so we could avoid going to any of them. There was simply no good way getting around the question of why I am not drinking....it's a holiday, and my 30 th birthday....but I'll take a water. And no, we will not be participating in the annual tradition of going to the hole in the wall bar with all the cousins after dinner....we are tired and going home at 7....yeah right! So instead, DH and I went to the casino, lost some money, went shopping, and ate leftover pizza. We were asleep by 10. Not how I ever imagined spending that day...but I hope it will be worth it in the end

Beta is 12/4. I haven't decided yet if I'm going to test early, but it's starting to cross my mind.

QOTD: My favorite time of the year is summer, spending hot days on the lake boating.

LucyLove657 · November 2014

Got the call that we have 2 frosties! This cycle has been so different with 4 out of the 6 that fertilized made it this far. (2 transferred, 2 frozen). My beta is 12/4 but I am already testing.. I was testing out my trigger and this morning the faintest line is still there. Its lighter then yesterdays so it has to be the trigger still. I was hoping it would be out of my system by now. No real symptoms just my mind going crazy over any little thing.

mariana81 · November 2014

Happy birthday @AngM123‌!! Sending sticky thoughts to you!!

@kaly75‌ FX for your beta!! Sending positive thoughts that it won't be CP!!

@SweetieShellieH‌ I am so sorry that you will have to wait till January but at least you have good embies waiting for you!

@AngM123‌ thank you for caring :x
I will go next week, December 2nd is my appointment. I like my RE a lot but I will see how I feel about her next plan.. If I don't feel 100%sure probably I will look for a second opinion.. I am trying to have faith but sometimes it is difficult..

mariana81 · November 2014

That's so great @LucyLove657‌ I am happy for you and your frosties!! FX!!

fjamil1 · November 2014

Happy Thanksgiving to all the Tiny Turkeys!

Congrats to all the BFP, and everybody PUPO.

@SweetieShellieH‌ I am sorry your transfer is cancelled.

AFM: I went to the ER on Wednesday due to bad abdominal pain, and my right side hurt really badly, and when they pushed on it I would scream. I have mild to moderate OHSS. I was on IV fluids over night, and have gained 3 pounds since transfer. I am home now, and the pain subsided some, but I am super bloated. They told me to keep hydrated and drink a lot of fluids. They ran my Beta and it came back at 78, and now I have to go for a follow up on Monday. Fx'ed it goes up.

*Child Mention*

QOTD: I love May, since I got the best present of all time.

blueeyes233 · November 2014

** Warning **

My BFP story so far, not sure how it will end. I bought 3 FRERs and 3 CB digitals with weeks. My beta was scheduled for Monday Dec 1st, which is 15dp5dt.

I had what I thought was implantation spotting on Saturday night, which was 6dp5dt. At 11pm I tested and got a positive FRER with a squinty line. I tested with a CB digital Sunday and it said "Not Pregnant", tested with a FRER and it was a light line, but a clear positive and darker than the night before. Monday, tested with another FRER and got same positive. Tuesday 9dp5dt I had a "Pregnant 1-2" on the CB. Wednesday I started cramping and bleeding bright red. Thursday heavier cramping and bleeding, I called the nurse and she scheduled me for a beta for Friday (this morning).

I was expecting the beta to be less than 50 as I assume I'm having a CP. The beta came back at 162. I'm not sure what to think right now. I go back in on Monday to see if the beta decreased or increased.

Discouraged31 · November 2014

mariana81 I should be in between ER and ET in the intro not cycle complete.. thanks!!

Transfer won't be till Jan due to lab closing in Dec but we are anxiously awaiting our genetic testing results on the embryos from the ER!! Still in pain and super bloated from the ER even though it was sunday.. i s that normal??

mrscsw · November 2014

@AuroraP725‌ I'm so sorry. ((hugs))

@jeezidunno‌ It is so hard to wait!! I am with you!! Fx for you!

@blueeyes233 - Congrats on your BFP!!

mrscsw · November 2014

Congrats to the BFPs! Hugs to all who need them!!

I am starting to feel better. I am so much better than I was. I feel like I am part of the land of the living. Still exhausted.

I POAS today, but no good news yet. Hoping it was due to being dehydrated.

wcasar · November 2014

I'm 11dp3dt and the tests still show negative. I go in for my beta Monday. We shall see what it says. I just keep hoping the tests are wrong.
I love this time of the year. It's stressful with all the family events but love seeing everyone and decorating the house.

stace2524 · November 2014

**** warning****

Today is 9dp6dt. Had beta this AM, came back positive but only at 58. I knew it would be low bc my FRERs were such a faint positive Wed and Thurs, I want to be excited and told myself as long as it was above 50 I'd be happy but I am still so scared something will go wrong. Follow-up beta on Monday which will hopefully make me feel better but I'm starting to think ill be nervous until I hear a heart beat. Someone on this board said it best when they said IF makes you jaded and nervous to be happy. I feel such a strong need to stay guarded and protect myself bc if something goes wrong then I'll be prepared. But for now I'm cautiously optimistic and continuing to pray for a good outcome and rising betas!

mrsCW · November 2014

@SweetieShellieH‌ I know it's way upsetting to have to do a freeze all now, but in my experience it gives you a way better chance of success! I had a really rough recovery from ER & had to do a freeze all. I really don't think a transfer would have been successful. So far, our FET has resulted in a BFP! Take care of yourself so you can be in the best possible shape for your FET!

@kaly75 I was worried as well at 8 and 9dp5dt because I only had a faint line on FRER, but my first beta was 162 at 10dp5dt! So stay positive!

@blueeyes233 FX for you!!! Those first few days are so scary!

@stace2524 it is so terrifying isn't it?!? I'm still scared.

AFM: anxiously awaiting our first u/s on Monday!!!

QOTD: I love this time of year!

MrsCamo · November 2014

Hi everyone, I'm new here! I've been lurking on and off but trying my best not to let my imagination/obsession with this process be a source of stress. But at this point in my cycle, it's great to see so many others here in a similar situation! My DH and I are both 27 and are on our first IVF cycle. My ER was Tuesday 11/25. The embryologist called Wednesday to say out of 26 eggs retrieved, 19 were mature and 14 were fertilized via ICSI and growing well. Today on Day 3 they reported that we have some beautiful 8 cell embryos growing. We are scheduled for a fresh Day 5 transfer of 2 blasts on Sunday 11/30 assuming that I continue to show no signs of OHSS. It's an exciting time but I'm trying to remain calmly optimistic. It is nice to meet you all and I look forward to sharing your journeys!

mariana81 · November 2014

Hi @MrsCamo welcome to our group! Your journey looks very promising, FX for you!

Discouraged31 as your transfer will be only in January, we consider that your cycle is complete.. as it happened with many others.. you will have your FET in January and probably many of us will be your buddies on January's group cycle.

blueeyes233 that's a great beta!! Congrats!!

cwoodward777 hang in there, your "good news" day will come soon!!

mariana81 · November 2014

wcasar FX!! Don't give up!! I really hope Monday you will have a happy surprise!!

carrieharry79 · November 2014

**bfp mentioned****

I'm on mobile so I'm going to keep it short. Got the results of my first beta and at 12dp5dt it is 1671.... So I'm very pregnant!! We only transferred one embryo, so I'm a little confused by how high it is. Not complaining it just seems way higher than normal and the nurse who told me did ask how many I transferred and implied it could be more than one. Go back for beta #2 Sunday!!

mariana81 · November 2014

That's amazing @carrieharry79‌!! Congrats!!

Giants721 · November 2014

@RG1979‌ I'm so sorry. I hope the time you take brings you peace. Big ((hugs))

lebradford · November 2014

@AuroraP725 ((hugs)) I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry, @jeezidunno. I hope things turn around.

I'm sorry you didn't get to do your transfer @SweetieShellieH. I hope you're reunited with your embabies soon.

@fjamil1 I'm sorry about the OHSS! Take care of yourself! FX for rising betas!!

@Discouraged31 It sounds like maybe mild OHSS? I felt pretty good within 2-3 days after my ER. I'd say rest as much as you can and push fluids and protein. If you feel worse, consider seeing, or at least calling, your doctor.

@cwoodward777 I'm glad you're starting to feel better! I hope that line comes back!

@wcasar Best of luck on Monday.

Congrats @stace2524! I hope your numbers keep going up! That's the most important part!

Congrats @carrieharry79!!

((hugs)) @RG1979 I'm so, so sorry.

@blueeyes233 I hope your betas go up. I'm sorry you're having to worry right now.

fjamil1 · November 2014

@RG1979‌ I am so sorry for your loss.

I started spotting last night, it was pink/bright red. But this morning it turned brown and has stopped. I tested using a cheapie and it has gotten a lot darker than yesterday's. I am still hopeful that it will workout. I have beta Monday. I am resting today not doing much.

shadiddynyc · November 2014

@carrieharry79 h&h 9 months to you.
@rg1979 I'm sorry, hope you feel better.
@jeezidunno‌ I'm sorry. A lot of the times the RE doesn't even know why a cycle fails. Hopefully you can try again soon.
@fjamil1‌ sounds good. Fx that things will keep progressing.
@Sunshinelady15‌ good stuff. H&h 9 mths.

SweetieShellieH · November 2014

hi laides

thanks for all the support! OHSS sucks, and I send hugs to all the OHSS tiny turkeys right now (not too tight though, that'll just hurt more! lol)

I'm still feeling pretty crappy, having discomfort in my chest if I am doing anything other then sitting straight. Which made for a difficult night of sleeping, even with 3-4 pillows propping me up. I did call my nurse and left a message to let her know about the chest discomfort, but so far have not heard back.

The embryology lab called and said they froze 8 Grade B embryos, some of which were expanding, can't remember now if she also said hatching. Hearing "B" kinda made me a little sad (also because I don't know much about grading), but she reassured me that it's good so not to worry about it. But I will anyway!

alpCRNA · November 2014

On Thanksgiving we got the news that my beta doubled. It went from 72 at 9dp5dt to 146 at 11dp5dt. I went for a third this morning, but have not got the results. I am really nervous though because I started spotting this morning (mostly pink some red). It feels like it is taking forever to get my results from this morning.

QOTW: I love fall weather, but the Christmas season is my favorite time of year.

@blueeyes233 Your beta seems like a nice surprise. FX'd for doubling betas!

@stace2524 I felt exactly how you do when my beta was positive. Even when we got a beta that doubled I still felt guarded. I told my husband I would feel better after we heard the heart beat.

@mrsCW Good luck on Monday; that is so exciting. How much time was there inbetween your beta and US? They scheduled my US for Dec 29th stating I would be 6.5 weeks, but that seems off. I thought I would be about 8 weeks by then.

@carrieharry79 That is an impressive beta! Congrats!

@SweetieShellieH Good luck with your FET.

Hollowvic · November 2014

Mine is a BFN!!! Turned out to be a chemical pregnancy

mrsCW · November 2014

@alpCRNA My first beta was 11/20, second beta 11/24, and first u/s will be 12/1 which is about 1.5 weeks after my first beta. I think I'll be 6 weeks on Tuesday. 6.5 weeks on dec 29 def sounds way off!!! They must have been looking at the wrong day on a calendar! Weird!

Discouraged31 · November 2014

does anyone know anything about biopsy day 6 instead of day 5 after ER? we retrieved 34 eggs but only 7 are being biopsied and its day 6..I always thought it was day 5? Excuse my ignorance it's my 1st IVF cycle. Seems like a low number to me considering how many were retrieved??

lebradford · November 2014

@Discouraged31‌ I didn't do any type of genetic testing, but I think they like to make sure they get to blast, so if yours weren't quite to blast, maybe that why they waited? I know embryos do get frozen on day 6 sometimes.

As far as how many made it to testing, unfortunately I think a lot drop off along the way. I had 17 retrieved and 4 made it to blast, just for comparison. At least you'll know the ones you have left are the absolute best quality, especially if you're testing them.

mariana81 · November 2014

RG1979 I am so sorry

( My heart hurts reading your post. IF is so unfair, and these treatments are so overwhelming. Take care of yourself. I wish you all the best. ((hugs))

jeezidunno, I am so sorry!!! ((hugs)) I really feel for you and will hold out hope that things may turn around.

kaly75 don't give up, FX!!!

SweetieShellieH hang in there, FX for you and your embryos!!

alpCRNA that's so great, I am happy for you!!

Hollowvic I am so sorry, It's heartbreaking to see a promise and have it ripped away only weeks later. Take care of yourself! ((hugs))

LucyLove657 · November 2014

***** Warning *********

So I have been testing out my trigger since 2dp5dt and it got a little lighter but was still present on 4dp5dt. It was super light but It was still there. After years of blank white tests I know when one is negative and when one isn't. Yesterday morning 5dp5dt my FMU was still light but still there. I tested again in the morning and its as darker. This morning 6dp5dt it is still there still a squinter but its darker then day 4 so I am going to be cautiously optimistic about this. I think I will bust out a digital tomorrow and hopefully see that amazing word. My beta isn't until the 4th so I am still very early.

shelbeans82 · November 2014

((Hugs)) to the ladies with BFNs. I wish there was something to say to make it hurt less.

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