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  • @MelD17011 sorry to hear your lining was not as thick as you would have liked! Are you scheduled for next Tuesday??? Can the increase meds to thicken it?? Let us know what your RE says. FX!! 
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  • @MelD17011 sorry about you thin lining. FX that it will thicken before your scheduled FET!

    @ssandberg If you really want twins then transfer two. I know having two left is not ideal, but it's better than one or not having any. It's going to work the first time around anyway! 

    I woke up at 4:30 am this morning and could not go back to sleep. I finally got up at 6 to get ready for work. I usually don't get up until 7:30 am. Not sure if it's cuz hubby is out of town or pregnancy related. ☺️ I was so exhausted last night cuz I was running around and preparing for my coworker's baby shower this afternoon. By 9 pm I had really bad cramps on my left side. The fatigue from the progesterone finally kicked in this week. I completely forgot how tired it makes me. Today is going to be a long day. I gave up coffee, but I may need some this morning.

    2 more days 'til I POAS!
  • @mskeenan I feel like you are still really early?? How many days post transfer are you? I have everything crossed for you!!! When is your beta?? 
  • @MelD17011 FX that you aren't delayed!! 
    ****Siggy TW****
    natural pregnancy: 2008 
    Me: 28 (Hypothyroid), DH: 35
    Together since: 2010
    Married: 2013
    TTC: 2013
    Infertility: severe MFI, low AMH (0.5)
    Met RE: January 2016
    ER: 3/14 (4 follies, 6 eggs retrieved, 2 fertilized)
    fresh 3dt of 2 embryos= BFP (1 implanted)
    EDD w/ baby boy= 12/6/16
  • @vssbrm My retrieval was December 2nd and we had the embryos tested which delayed things since we were also doing this over the holidays and I just had my FET on March 4th.  Here is an outline of what I did:

    January Cycle day 3- start 21 days of birth control- which ended 2/6
    Lupron started on 2/2 and the last day was 2/26
    February Cycle day 3- I started the estrogen therapy of vivelle patches
    Around 2/25 they started doing blood work and ultrasound checks- my protocol changed a lot after this because my lining was measuring thick.  So your meds from here will depend on how you are responding, but mine included vivelle patches, endometrin, PIO, estrace pills (another estrogen) as well as some low dose antibiotics.  My first lovenox shot wasn't until the day of transfer. 

    Hopefully that helps!  Good luck!

  • alexiskiriluk I am scheduled for the 15th.... I'm not sure if they can up my meds enough to keep me on track for that date or not. Hoping to know more this afternoon

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    Me: 42 | DH: 39 | Us: Married since April 2014 | TCC 20 months before IVF

    Me: unexplained infertility (AMA?) | DH: No issues

    1st IVF cycle with ICSI & PGS | ER 1/21/16  | FET  4/26/16, ectopic

    2nd FET 09/20/16 | DS born May 2017

    3rd FET 09/14/20

  • Thank you @JWilsonKC My transfer was the same day as yours! My blood test is actually going to be next Tuesday . How are you holding up? I'm doing better now.. your info was reassuring. I hope I just tested too early.

    @capps42613 Yes I'm so mad at myself for testing early!! Sounds like things are moving along nicely for you! You are responding to the meds well it sounds :)

    @Rachd110 That website is very helpful . It makes me feel a lot better. I'm going to try to be good and not POAS again. Ahhhhh you are POAS on Saturday! I hope you get good news!!! :)

    @vssbrm thank you. I watched a TON of crappy TV on Netflix last night and it was good to distract myself. As for your question, I know every doc is diff.  Your protocol looks diff than mine. For me, I had to wait 2 months after my retrieval to have my FET. I had to be put on BCP for a few weeks and have a period. Then, I started Lupron to "calm the ovaries down" and then did estrace and progesterone to get ready for the FET.


    @MelD17011 Ah I hope things don't get delayed for you! But if its to make sure your lining is nice and ready itll be worth it! I'm with you.. the estrogen is no fun! I've been going to bed at 7:30. Yikes.

    @alexiskiriluk My beta is the 15th. My transfer was March 4. So I tested 5dpt . That is pretty early.

    **BFP and loss warning**

    Me: 29
    DH: 29
    Us: Married Valentine's Day, 2015
    DH: No issues.
    Me: PCOS, unexplained infertility (whatever that means!!)
    June 2015 Medicated TI cycle: BFN
    July 2015:  Medicated TI cycle: BFN
    August 2015: IUI: BFP. Chemical pregnancy :(
    October 2015: IUI: BFN
    January 2016: Egg retrieval: 10 frozen embryos!
    March 2016: FET Cycle- 2 embryos transferred!: BFP !
  • @mskeenan I tell myself I'm holding up well but I'm nervous about my estradiol and progesterone levels so I went and had those tested again yesterday (without the doctors request).  My nurse "scolded" me again on how I shouldn't do a HPT.  It's so tempting, but I think she has scared me enough that I won't.  We have waited this long for good news, surely I can wait four (very long) more days!  

    I can't wait to hear everyone's results next week!
  • spoke with my RE today - they are increasing my meds and I go back for another lining check on Monday. If it has thicken by then, my FET will be 3/21 instead of 3/15. If not, it will be cancelled for this cycle and they will try different meds for the next. Hoping that doesn't happen!!!!

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    Me: 42 | DH: 39 | Us: Married since April 2014 | TCC 20 months before IVF

    Me: unexplained infertility (AMA?) | DH: No issues

    1st IVF cycle with ICSI & PGS | ER 1/21/16  | FET  4/26/16, ectopic

    2nd FET 09/20/16 | DS born May 2017

    3rd FET 09/14/20

  • mskeenanmskeenan member
    edited March 2016

    @JWilsonKC Did you get your blood work results yet? Ah I have wondered about getting mine checked! I wish my nurse had "scolded" me. I had enough of a breakdown to not do it again.. at least I think. You are right, we have waited this long for all of this. Surely we can wait just a little bit longer, huh?  I can't wait for everyone else's results next week too! I was in the Jan/Feb IVF board bc I was doing my stims/retrieval then and so many that had transfers got BFP! They gave me hope!!


    @MelD17011 I'm really hoping that doesn't happen, too! A slight delay won't be too bad... but I can't stand the waiting!


    Also-super random but I am having pain it what feels like my right ovary. No idea why. Cramping is normal for me on progesterone but this ovary pain is strange. Not a clue WTH it is!

    **BFP and loss warning**

    Me: 29
    DH: 29
    Us: Married Valentine's Day, 2015
    DH: No issues.
    Me: PCOS, unexplained infertility (whatever that means!!)
    June 2015 Medicated TI cycle: BFN
    July 2015:  Medicated TI cycle: BFN
    August 2015: IUI: BFP. Chemical pregnancy :(
    October 2015: IUI: BFN
    January 2016: Egg retrieval: 10 frozen embryos!
    March 2016: FET Cycle- 2 embryos transferred!: BFP !
  • @MelD17011 - I'm still a go for FET on Tuesday (3/15).  Appointment went okay today...get to keep the FET this cycle.  However, I have Adenomyosis (my uterine lining is growing into my muscle).  Apparently, it can impact fertility and is somewhat common to see after having a child.  My baby from fresh cycle turns 1 this month.  I'm a little nervous this is gearing me up for endometriosis and a hysterectomy in my future.  This confirms to me why I'm doing this now and not waiting.  I'm turning 38 this year and my mom and sister both had hysterectomies at 40 (and both had endometriosis!).  The doctor said if I'm not successful and want to do a fresh cycle (I will), then I'll be on 3 months of Lupron to help the situation.  So, not a wonderful appointment, but I'm moving forward!    
  • @MelD17011 fx that the extra meds do the trick!!! 
    @mskeenan hopefully that is a good sign!!! Fx!!! 
  • JWilsonKCJWilsonKC member
    edited March 2016

    @mskeenan Yes, the blood results came back with estradiol at 223 (my clinic said they want this above 200) and progesterone at 15.3 (they want this at 20 or higher).  These seem really low compared to what other people are reporting!  They increased my vivelle patches, but said the progesterone was fine.  In reply to the pains you are having, mine isn't in my ovary, but also on my right side.  With every cramp or feeling, I can't help but wonder if that is the embryo implanting or just the medicine....so hard to know what is going on in there!

  • @Rachd110 omg!!!!! Yea!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! So excited!!!! Sending you sticky energy!!!!! 

    AFM just had my scan. Lining is still around 11. Starting POI tonight and transfer is on Wednesday!!!! 
  • @rachd110 omg omg omg !! I am so excited for you !!!! Ahhhhh ! I don't know if I could wait a whole weekend to tell my DH !!! I understand your hesitation with being excited after a loss . If I get a BFP I will be the same way . But enjoy this time as much as you can ! I am praying your beta number is good and this pregnancy will be happy and healthy !!! 

    @alexiskiriluk great lining ! How exciting your transfer is almost here !!! 

    **BFP and loss warning**

    Me: 29
    DH: 29
    Us: Married Valentine's Day, 2015
    DH: No issues.
    Me: PCOS, unexplained infertility (whatever that means!!)
    June 2015 Medicated TI cycle: BFN
    July 2015:  Medicated TI cycle: BFN
    August 2015: IUI: BFP. Chemical pregnancy :(
    October 2015: IUI: BFN
    January 2016: Egg retrieval: 10 frozen embryos!
    March 2016: FET Cycle- 2 embryos transferred!: BFP !
  • JWilsonKCJWilsonKC member
    edited March 2016
    @Rachd110 Congratulations!!  Is your beta test on Monday?  I was wondering the same about telling DH (no matter if it is good or bad news), I'm sure the nurse will call in the afternoon when I'm at work.  I want him to know right away, but I also want to see his reaction if it is good news!  I'm sure your DH will be so excited to know! 
  • Thanks ladies. Yes, my beta is on Monday. It's going to be a long weekend. My clinic usually calls around 3-4 pm with results, so Monday will be terrible. I'm definitely POAS again tomorrow morning and Sunday to make sure the line isn't getting lighter. 

    @alexiskiriluk 11 mm is great! 
  • @Rachd110 Yay!!!!!! Congrats! 

    @MelD17011 FX for your lining, our transfer days would be so close! Us too @alexiskiriluk and @stranzm:)

    AFM, lining check today went really well. 9mm. PIO will start Sunday, and transfer Friday (3/18)!!! I'm going to do an acupuncture session the night before. We talked to our RE about the number of embryos to transfer, as well as which ones, and decided we will transfer the best 2. Both are PGS tested, Day 5 embryos. One is a G1 Exp Blast (girl) and the other is a G2 Blast (boy). As I shared before, we'd love to have twins so FX! 

    BTW -- we decided not to tell any family or friends how many embryos we decided to transfer, or what gender they are. But I'm bursting, so thanks internet for keeping my secret ;)
  • @Rachd110 OMG! That's great news. Hang in there, Monday will come soon enough. 

    @ssandberg  my transfer is on the 17th, so we are super close. We will only transfer one, ours are PGS tested too but our RE doesn't think putting in 2 is a good idea, too worried about twins (I wouldn't mind, but am kind of going with what he says). We are going to transfer a girl embaby this time, hoping she might be more resilient ;) 
    Me: 38, DH: 40 living in Asia
    TTC since March 2015 with known PCOS and MIF
    IVF in 2015. FET nr 3 in 2016 - BFP. Healthy baby girl born in April 2017.
    Trying for nr 2

  • I love that our transfers are so close @flanners1! Here's hoping our girls are sticky :)
  • Triggering tonight @ 8:30pm EST! 4 follicles ranging from 17-20mm. Lining went from 9mm to 13mm since yesterday. ER set for Monday morning :smiley: 
    ****Siggy TW****
    natural pregnancy: 2008 
    Me: 28 (Hypothyroid), DH: 35
    Together since: 2010
    Married: 2013
    TTC: 2013
    Infertility: severe MFI, low AMH (0.5)
    Met RE: January 2016
    ER: 3/14 (4 follies, 6 eggs retrieved, 2 fertilized)
    fresh 3dt of 2 embryos= BFP (1 implanted)
    EDD w/ baby boy= 12/6/16
  • @capps42613 yay !! Happy trigger day ! Your lining is great ! How are you feeling ?? 

    As for me , I have full on AF type of cramps now . I'm not gonna get my hopes up though - bc pregnancy cramps can be similar to AF cramps right ? No telling why it's happening ! I cannot wait for my bets on Tuesday . 

    **BFP and loss warning**

    Me: 29
    DH: 29
    Us: Married Valentine's Day, 2015
    DH: No issues.
    Me: PCOS, unexplained infertility (whatever that means!!)
    June 2015 Medicated TI cycle: BFN
    July 2015:  Medicated TI cycle: BFN
    August 2015: IUI: BFP. Chemical pregnancy :(
    October 2015: IUI: BFN
    January 2016: Egg retrieval: 10 frozen embryos!
    March 2016: FET Cycle- 2 embryos transferred!: BFP !
  • @mskeenan thank you! I'm feeling just fine. My DH chickened out so I had to administer it myself.. Ugh. Thankfully I work in the veterinary field and give IM injections routinely lol. Can't wait for Tuesday for you either!! FX so tight!
    ****Siggy TW****
    natural pregnancy: 2008 
    Me: 28 (Hypothyroid), DH: 35
    Together since: 2010
    Married: 2013
    TTC: 2013
    Infertility: severe MFI, low AMH (0.5)
    Met RE: January 2016
    ER: 3/14 (4 follies, 6 eggs retrieved, 2 fertilized)
    fresh 3dt of 2 embryos= BFP (1 implanted)
    EDD w/ baby boy= 12/6/16
  • Awe you are brave @capps42613 . My husband usually does mine . I had to do a few of my shots by myself and almost passed out !! 

    **BFP and loss warning**

    Me: 29
    DH: 29
    Us: Married Valentine's Day, 2015
    DH: No issues.
    Me: PCOS, unexplained infertility (whatever that means!!)
    June 2015 Medicated TI cycle: BFN
    July 2015:  Medicated TI cycle: BFN
    August 2015: IUI: BFP. Chemical pregnancy :(
    October 2015: IUI: BFN
    January 2016: Egg retrieval: 10 frozen embryos!
    March 2016: FET Cycle- 2 embryos transferred!: BFP !
  • mskeenan  Of course there is still hope! It seems natural for you to have tested early, but wait until your official blood test with your RE! If it´s too early the test might show negative, so do not jump to conclusions. Staying positive for you :blush: 
  • You all are a little bit ahead of me. Having read the threads I have learned so much! I didn´t know anything about lining until I read this. I have you all in my thoughts and hope for happy, healthy news. Tonight will be my third day of injections. My RE prescribed Menopur and Follitism. My DH has been a pro at injecting (used to do his own allergy shots) and has made me feel comfortable and relaxed. :blush:  I have sonograms and blood tests scheduled for every other day starting tomorrow and tentatively, 3/23 ER and 3/28 FET.

    How did you all feel with the medications?

    @Rachd110 Can you explain the benefits of pineapple, brazilian nuts, and acupuncture? FX for you!!
    @capps42613 That is so exciting your egg retrieval is tomorrow! FX for more good news and a smooth process.
    @mskeenan  FX for you on Tuesday! AF cramps can be a good sign  :) 


    Me: Sarah, Age 34
    DH: 34
    Us: Married 9/12/2006
    TTC since May 2014
    DH: Male factor low motility and abnormal morphology
    Me: tests show "normal"
    September 2015: initial infertility testing
    February 2016: hysteroscopy, started BC
    March 2016: IVF cycle

  • Hi @saritafernandez pineapple and Brazilian nuts are supposed to help with implantation. There is no real proven research, but it doesn't hurt to try. Buy a whole pineapple and split into 5 servings, including the core. The core has the majority of the bromelain, which is thought to aid in implantation. Starting the day of your transfer eat 1 serving for five days. I also ate about 5 Brazilian nuts every day for five days. Acupuncture is supposed to help get your blood flowing to all the appropriate places like your uterus. I had acupuncture once a week starting three weeks before my transfer, then the day before and an hour after. For me, acupuncture also helps with relaxation. Traditional Chinese Medicine also states to keep your feet warm so your body isn't wasting energy trying to warm up your feet. I made sure to always have socks on starting the day of transfer and still continue to do so. I can't prove any of this worked for me, but it doesn't hurt to try, right? During my fresh IVF cycle, i felt very very bloated. To the point where I had trouble walking. FET are easier on your body.

    @mskeenan, please don't count your self out yet. Are you going to POAS before your beta?

    @capps42613, good luck on your upcoming ER. FX for lots of eggs and fertilized embryos!

    Good luck to all the upcoming transfers. FX for sticky beans!

    As for me, my back pain has not gone away. It's fine when I wake up, but once I start walking around it starts to hurt again. I'm really nervous for my beta tomorrow. I'm hoping my HCG is at a good level. I think I remember my clinic stating they want to see a level of more then 100 for the first beta. 

  • @Rachd110 thanks for your positive thoughts and thanks for the implantation tips. Hoping you get your BFP tomorrow!!!
    ****Siggy TW****
    natural pregnancy: 2008 
    Me: 28 (Hypothyroid), DH: 35
    Together since: 2010
    Married: 2013
    TTC: 2013
    Infertility: severe MFI, low AMH (0.5)
    Met RE: January 2016
    ER: 3/14 (4 follies, 6 eggs retrieved, 2 fertilized)
    fresh 3dt of 2 embryos= BFP (1 implanted)
    EDD w/ baby boy= 12/6/16
  • well ladies, my FET got cancelled for this month. I had my second lining check today and it was just over 6mm after increasing my meds. They are going to put me on the IM shots for next cycle (I took the suppositories this time). I am pretty disappointed. Waiting on my protocol, but sounds like it will put me out another 6 weeks.

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    Me: 42 | DH: 39 | Us: Married since April 2014 | TCC 20 months before IVF

    Me: unexplained infertility (AMA?) | DH: No issues

    1st IVF cycle with ICSI & PGS | ER 1/21/16  | FET  4/26/16, ectopic

    2nd FET 09/20/16 | DS born May 2017

    3rd FET 09/14/20

  • @MelD17011 I'm sorry to hear this!!! They are not going to let you wait it out another week?? Hang in there!!! Sending you a big hug!! 
  • @MelD17011 I am so sorry about your cancelled cycle. Hopefully the IM shots will help your lining thicken. 
  • @MelD17011 Sorry to hear that.  :(   I know the waiting is very hard, but you also don't want to get your hopes up with a transfer if the lining isn't right.  I'm doing the IM PIO and while it isn't fun, my doctor has me doing every other day shots which is tolerable. 

    @Rachd110 you are doing your beta today, correct?  How soon do you think you will find out??  Good luck!!

    AFM, I did my blood work this morning and am waiting on the beta results!  It will probably be after 3:00 before I find out and I can't concentrate on anything else! 

  • @MelD17011 sorry to hear of your delay. Hoping your next cycle's meds do the trick for you! 

    @JWilson23 FX for a BFP today!!!

    Update: I had 6 eggs retrieved today and ICSI will be performed.
    ****Siggy TW****
    natural pregnancy: 2008 
    Me: 28 (Hypothyroid), DH: 35
    Together since: 2010
    Married: 2013
    TTC: 2013
    Infertility: severe MFI, low AMH (0.5)
    Met RE: January 2016
    ER: 3/14 (4 follies, 6 eggs retrieved, 2 fertilized)
    fresh 3dt of 2 embryos= BFP (1 implanted)
    EDD w/ baby boy= 12/6/16
  • @capps42613 Congrats on retrieval!  FX for good news on fertilization!
  • @JWilsonKC My beta is also today. Why does it take so long for our clinics to call us? I'll also get the phone call after 3 pm. I'm trying hard to stay busy at work to make the day go by faster. 

    @capps42613 congrats! How are you feeling? Fx that they all fertilize and make it to day 5!
  • @Rachd110 and @JWilsonKCI'm so excited for you!!! FX!!! 
    @capps42613 congrats!!! Hope all fertilize!! Are you doing fresh or frozen?? 
  • @JWilsonKC Congrats! This is great news and a great beta number. So glad they called you early. I'm still waiting for the call. I have a meeting at 3, so I probably won't know anything until after 4pm.  
  • Thank you-- I'm feeling well. My period cramps hurt worse than this lol.

    @alexiskiriluk this will be our first IVF cycle & a fresh transfer.

    @JWilsonKC Amazing! Congratulations!

    ****Siggy TW****
    natural pregnancy: 2008 
    Me: 28 (Hypothyroid), DH: 35
    Together since: 2010
    Married: 2013
    TTC: 2013
    Infertility: severe MFI, low AMH (0.5)
    Met RE: January 2016
    ER: 3/14 (4 follies, 6 eggs retrieved, 2 fertilized)
    fresh 3dt of 2 embryos= BFP (1 implanted)
    EDD w/ baby boy= 12/6/16
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