Thanks @PrincessSabert I probably just have to get used to it. I may have it a bit wrinkled, so that could be it too. Next time I'll stand up to apply it instead of just leaning back in my chair.
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Me: 31 DH: 27 TTC since April 2013 Two cancelled IUIs in Aug and Sept '15 due to low motility/count IVF round 1: January 2016 ER: February 17, 2016; 9 retrieved, 7 mature, 7 fertilized Day 5 Blastocysts: 5 BB, 1 AB, all normal from PGS FET date: May 11, '16; transferred 1 AB embryo First beta: May 23, '16: 998!! Second: May 25, '16: 1648 EDD: January 27, 2017
I think I posted on the wrong lost earlier...so I'm reposting on this one. Oops.
Goodness, it's so hard to keep up! There are so many great things going on with everyone and I'm so excited to see everyone's progress!
I started red my period today (a couple days early) and had a sonogram and medicine training today and we are starting injections tomorrow. According to my sono today they saw 11 Foliciles! I was surprised because my FSH was 15.5.
i can't believe my shots start tomorrow, I know it will all be a crazy ride the next couple weeks. We are doing s fresh transfer so please say prayers. This is our first IVF/ICSI. TIA!
I got my FET protocol today. RE wasn't happy with some of my labs, my APS looks like it's getting worse, and I need to start taking vitamin D. I also almost delayed a month since I didn't receive my folgard at my last baseline appointment (I have MTHFR and my son has a spinal defect and a minor neural tube defect) but since I've been taking prenatal we are going to start. I will start taking meds Saturday (Folgard today) and I will be taking Lovenox instead of Heparin this go around.
At this point I just need to pick a date for the transfer (May 20,23,or 25)
Hi everyone! I was part of the Feb IVF group and had my second unsuccessful IVF cycle. I just started stims for IVF #3 and would love to join you ladies. We changed my protocol a bit and I added acupuncture and lots of vitamin supplements hoping that it may hope to improve my egg quality. I had my baseline on Saturday and was excited to see that I had 8 or 9 baby follicles when last time I only started with two. Here's to hoping that May is the month. I dropped out for awhile after February to get my head in a better place but have been lurking and am so excited to hear about everyone's successes this next month. This is a going to be a great month...I can feel it!!
TTC since August 2014
Me: 41, Him: 43
DX: Unexplained secondary infertility
History: Multiple months of Clomid/Femara End of March 2015: BFP with Femara! Saw heartbeat at 5.5 weeks. M/C at 11 weeks Multiple more months of Femara IUI #1 with Femara and Follistem 75 units: BFN IUI #2 with Follistem 150 units: BFN Dec 2015: 1st IVF. 10 eggs retrieved with 8 eggs fertilized. 5 day transfer of two embryos with 2 frozen embies. BFN January 2016: FET #1 2 embryos: BFN March 2016: 2nd IVF cycle. 4 eggs retrieved with 2 fertilized. Quick two day transfer of both embryos: BFN April/May 2016 IVF #3. 11 eggs retrieved. 10 mature. 7 fertilized. 2 5AA blasts transferred 5/11/2016 BFN September 2016 IVF #4: 17 follicles growing, premature ovulation through Cetrotide. Retrieval cancelled. April 2017 IVF #5: 9 follicles growing, 6 eggs retrieved with 5 fertilized. Transfer of three blasts. BFN June 2017: IVF #6: 2 follicles growing, 5 eggs retrieved with 5 fertilized. Transfer of 5 3-day embryos. Chemical pregnancy. BFN Nov/Dec 2017: Donor egg cycle. 33 eggs retrieved, 26 mature. 26 fertilized.
Hello, ladies. I need a little help this morning, may be a little tmi for some lol. Anyone on Endometrin? I'm used to the mess by now, but this morning there were also 2 little pink spots of blood. The box said that can be a side effect and the RE said there might be spotting, but I'm still freaking out a little lol. Should I be worried? Happy? Just try to forget it for the next 9 days until beta? Lol. Please send calming thoughts. I'm so glad you ladies are here, you're all awesome. Good luck to everyone today.
Good morning ladies! I've been trying to catch up on this threat, but I got way behind. It looks like a lot has been going on and I'm very excited for everyone who has started their treatments, got their protocols and is well on their way in the cycle! Can't wait to read all your updates and catch up. I'm still patiently waiting for this Friday to go in for my u/s and b/w and get a more definitely transfer date.
@PrincessSabert If the RE and the box said spotting may be a side effect, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Unless, of course, you feel it's more than that. Then I would just call the doctor. I'm sure they will tell you not to worry as well. Hope the next 9 days fly by for you! @radmom27 welcome! Hope this cycle brings you success! @chickyclg I bet you're excited to get your protocol and know that your FET will be here soon! @LizMB sending prayers your way for a successful first cycle!
***History & TW in Spoiler***
***bfp & child warning*** TTC - since 2014 7 rounds of Clomid - BFN IUI #1 - October 2015 - BFN IUI #2 - November 2015 - BFN IUI #3 - December 2015 - BFN IVF #1 - March 2016 Retrieval #1 - April 2016 FET #1 - May 2016 - BFP!!! DS - Born January 2017 Trying for baby #2... FET #2 - January 2018 - BFN No more embryos left; switched to a new RE IVF/Retrieval #2 - January 2019 IVF/Retrieval #3 - March 2019 FET #3 - April 2019 - BFP!!! - DD: Born December 2019 Trying for baby #3... FET #4 - October 2021 - BFP!!! - Due June 2022
@princesssabert I think some spotting is fairly common with that as it can irritate the cervix. I know when I was on estrace and prometrium vaginally, I got very irritated down there and had some minor spotting. I would say if it continues or gets worse to call your RE again. I know some ladies on here have switched meds and maybe to injections b/c of that and the stress/worry that goes along with it.
I'm so excited for all of you that are finally getting started and/or getting your protocols! The wait seems forever at times!
More than a couple spots now, not really sure what to think but will probably call nurse line later today, you may be right @mtpbadger. Thank you @mtpbadger@Tulips29. I have a meeting at work here in a few minutes that should take my mind off things lol. @tulips29 that is an exciting time. Not long now. As well as being on a roller coaster I also feel I'm stuck in a plane on holding pattern lol, just waiting for the end result. But it will be here before I know it and it will all be worth it. Hope everyone is having a good day.
Sorry I have to vent for a minute. I had everything all set up at work. My boss was fine with me being in and out as needed, working from home is I have bad side effects, cool with the impromptu time off. Then she volunteered me for a project with a different team, that starts today. I asked her repeatedly to explain my situation leaving out specifics, but of course that didn't occur. So now I'm stuck trying to explain to this group that I may miss meetings w/o telling them exactly what's going on. It has just added a level of stress that I did not need and I'm angry because I went out of my to get assurances that this wouldn't happen. I just want to cry. Not to mention my role on the new team is very menial, not really what i'm trained to do. I know other people have it worse, but i'm feeling lousy right now
asm - suppression check tomorrow, might start stims tomorrow night...i should be excited.
Me & DH - 41, DH has a cyst blocking his tubes, I'm just old. IVF #1 scheduled May 2016 - 375/525 follistim, 75 menopur - cancelled cycle Day 6 IVF #2 scheduled July 2016 - new protocol, switcharoo...IUI June 2016 - BFN IVF#3 scheduled August 2016 - estrogen & testosterone primed for 3 wks - ganirelix 7 days leading up to stim - 500 follistim, 75 menopur, 150 clomid , no follicle growth on day 6, stopped injectibles. Scanned day 9 just to check, some growth, 3 days 200 mg clomid, day 12 more growth, 100 follistim, 75 menopur, start ganirelix on day 13, ER = 0 eggs, ovulated to soon ( ) IVF#4 scheduled Sept 2016 - Microdose Flare protocol, cancelled stim day 6 converted to IUI (one dominant follicle) IUI cancelled ovulated too soon again. Taking a mental health break. IVF#5 December 2016 - New protocol, same results. My adventure is over.
@KirstenCas I'm so sorry your boss did that, what a pain and definitely a stress that you don't need. I hope that everyone is cool and leaves you in peace, and that you can feel supported as best as possible. Hugs!
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Me: 31 DH: 27 TTC since April 2013 Two cancelled IUIs in Aug and Sept '15 due to low motility/count IVF round 1: January 2016 ER: February 17, 2016; 9 retrieved, 7 mature, 7 fertilized Day 5 Blastocysts: 5 BB, 1 AB, all normal from PGS FET date: May 11, '16; transferred 1 AB embryo First beta: May 23, '16: 998!! Second: May 25, '16: 1648 EDD: January 27, 2017
@kirstencas when I have to tell people I just say I will be out some days for medical reasons but please don't worry I am not sick but it is a personal issue that I don't want to get into right now. That usuall works. I had a rough time because I didn't want people to think I was sick with cancer or something but also wanted them to understand that this is serious for me.
Ladies- I recently got my IVF calendar and I likely will start stims the week my DH is out of town!! I don't know if I will be able to do the shots myself??! Should I plan on finding someone to do it for me? (Probably my Mom). I have no clue what to expect as I have never done the injections before.
Me: 28, DH: 30 Married July 2014 DX: Severe MFI- 3 failed IUI's, IVF #1 Egg retrieval June 4th 2016, 5 day transfer- BFP Baby Boy! EDD 2/25/2017. Our sweet miracle Carter Bennett arrived 2/12/2017 6 lbs, 2 oz 19 inches. Surprise BFP!!! Baby Girl due 10/1/2018.
@chicandbubbly you'll be objecting in the stomach skin. Maybe the first time will be a bit scary but it's not a big deal and you barely feel it. For the PIO shots although I heard girls do it themselves you may want your husband or mom to do that for you. But the other ones are easy. :-)
@KirstenCas sorry you have to deal with that stress. I agree with @drove2u to just say you may need to miss some meetings or be in late due to doctor's visits or medical procedures. That's what I told my boss without going into details, but assured him that I'm fine and he shouldn't worry. Hope they understand!
@chicandbubbly yay for getting your protocol! It may seem very scary to do the injections yourself, but I promise you they are totally doable. The needle is super tiny and I didn't even feel it go into the skin. You can totally do it! If you're afraid or worry you won't be able to do, I would ask your mom then. Do you have PIO shots as well? I can't comment on how those are as I don't have to do them, but I hear those might be tricky to do on your own. You've got this!
***History & TW in Spoiler***
***bfp & child warning*** TTC - since 2014 7 rounds of Clomid - BFN IUI #1 - October 2015 - BFN IUI #2 - November 2015 - BFN IUI #3 - December 2015 - BFN IVF #1 - March 2016 Retrieval #1 - April 2016 FET #1 - May 2016 - BFP!!! DS - Born January 2017 Trying for baby #2... FET #2 - January 2018 - BFN No more embryos left; switched to a new RE IVF/Retrieval #2 - January 2019 IVF/Retrieval #3 - March 2019 FET #3 - April 2019 - BFP!!! - DD: Born December 2019 Trying for baby #3... FET #4 - October 2021 - BFP!!! - Due June 2022
@chicandbubbly you got this! I've done all my shots myself, but I am a control freak and don't trust DH to stick me with a needle in my stomach when I can see him. I'd be WAAAY too anxious for that! If you are nervous the first night maybe just have a close friend (or your mom) that knows what you are going through if you have told anyone hang out with you and just help talk you through the process or in case you get a little dizzy. My first night I was anxious but after that it's been easy-peasy. Like @tulips29 said, the needles are small and you can barely feel them. I also can't comment on the PIO as I haven't done those before.
@mtpbadger I think DH enjoyed giving me shots a little *too* much sometimes. @chicandbubbly I can only repeat what others have said, the subcutaneous (stomach) shots aren't bad and I could have done them myself, you barely feel them. Think intramuscular are harder and hurt more but not sure, since I only know what I read there. Good luck!
Hi Ladies – I haven’t been on here for several weeks….. I really
just needed a break after my last FET was cancelled..... I just had my first FET
yesterday….. I’m home relaxing and thought I’d try to get caught up on some of
these threads.
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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
Thanks ladies, I feel a lot better about it now! We are going to the injection class next week so I will be sure to ask about it. I don't start stims for about a month. I am on birth control now for about 3 more weeks. I don't have a shot for Progesterone.
Me: 28, DH: 30 Married July 2014 DX: Severe MFI- 3 failed IUI's, IVF #1 Egg retrieval June 4th 2016, 5 day transfer- BFP Baby Boy! EDD 2/25/2017. Our sweet miracle Carter Bennett arrived 2/12/2017 6 lbs, 2 oz 19 inches. Surprise BFP!!! Baby Girl due 10/1/2018.
@MelD17011 Welcome back! And congrats on your transfer! FX for a sticky!
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Me: 31 DH: 27 TTC since April 2013 Two cancelled IUIs in Aug and Sept '15 due to low motility/count IVF round 1: January 2016 ER: February 17, 2016; 9 retrieved, 7 mature, 7 fertilized Day 5 Blastocysts: 5 BB, 1 AB, all normal from PGS FET date: May 11, '16; transferred 1 AB embryo First beta: May 23, '16: 998!! Second: May 25, '16: 1648 EDD: January 27, 2017
Things are finally moving along! Had 10 measurable follies today (over 10mm) with about 5-6 more just behind and estrogen has jumped to 625. Starting ganirelix tonight and increasing the menopur by a vial (225). Will have to do a quick med inventory tonight when I get home to make sure I have enough to get me through the weekend since I won't be back for us/bw until Friday morning and don't want to risk running out. Possibly will have ER sometime next week! I woke up feeling a little crampy and uncomfortable so I know it will only get worse. Thankfully this week is almost over and I can just take it easy this weekend.
Me: 31 DH: 27 TTC since April 2013 Two cancelled IUIs in Aug and Sept '15 due to low motility/count IVF round 1: January 2016 ER: February 17, 2016; 9 retrieved, 7 mature, 7 fertilized Day 5 Blastocysts: 5 BB, 1 AB, all normal from PGS FET date: May 11, '16; transferred 1 AB embryo First beta: May 23, '16: 998!! Second: May 25, '16: 1648 EDD: January 27, 2017
@mtpbadger Great news! I am so excited that things are progressing cycle buddy.
Good luck to all those who just got their calendars. It is a long and stressful road but all worth it of course!
AFM - This is day 9 of stims and my ovaries are already pretty sore. I had an ultrasound this morning and the doctor said that I had a total of about 18-20 follies! I am so excited. Most of them are between 11-13 with some smaller ones. I started centrotide today. The nurse told me that I could trigger Friday or Saturday. It is still crazy to think that all of this is really happening! Every day I get closer and closer to hopefully becoming a mom. Science is incredible.
Me: 27 DH: 26 TTC since Dec 2013 Dx: Male Factor - Low Count/Morphology IUI not an option due to low count 1st IVF starts in April
@BridgetLy I'm so sorry about your last cycle and the stress of the surgery. I hope you're able to get started up quickly and get have a better cycle! Hugs. @cmm012 My DH is gone as well! I know how you're feeling @ultratomato SO exciting! Here's to a relaxing 2ww!! FX! @LizMB Congrats on starting meds tomorrow!! I know you're very excited! @PrincessSabert My IVF coordinator told me the reason she prefers the PIO over the vaginal tabs is that the tabs tend to cause some spotting and that worries patients. She said the continued use of the tabs cause some irritation in the vagina. @chicandbubbly It took me 3 cycles of IUI's with injections until I could finally do them myself. I just had a mental block and couldn't put the needle in. But, once I started doing them myself, I discovered that I can barely feel them when I do it compared to being sometimes painful when someone else gave it. You can do it! Congrats on getting your calendar!
asm-I had my estradiol level checked a couple days ago and today and an u/s today to check on the follies. Things are looking good so far. I have ~15 growing now that range from 7-11mm. Dr says I'm on track for ER May 3rd. How's everyone been feeling on their meds? I have been feeling utterly exhausted, headaches and mildly uncomfortable around the egg makers. I'm so excited to hear about everyones progress!
Me: 26 DH: 29 Married Dec 2012 TTC since Jan 2013, interruptions by DH deployments
Diagnosis: unexplained April 2015, Clomid + gonal f, natural, BFN Oct 8 2015, Clomid + brevelle, too many follis (10!)- cancelled Nov 18 2015, Follistem + Ovidrel + Progesterone, 1 folli, IUI #1 on 12/11, BFN Dec 24 2015, Follistem + Ovidrel + Progesterone, 1 folli, IUI #2 on 1/15, BFN Jan 29 2016, Follistem + Ovidrel + Progesterone, 2 follis, IUI #3 on 2/11, BFN March 2016, Follistem + Ovidrel + Progesterone, 2 follis, BD at home this time,BFN IVF: Stim's start 4/23, ER May 4th, 8 embabies frozen FET #1 5/31/16, transferred 1 embryo- BFP: Beta 6/8/16 111, Beta 6/14/16 1800....m/c, d&c 7/15/16 FET #2 9/21/16, transferred 1 embryo......BFP!!: Beta 10/1/16 493, Beta 10/3/16 1155 SINGLETON- EDD June 9th, 2016
@tusername 15 is a great amount! I have around 10 above 10mm but haven't been given an estimated retrieval date yet. I started out fairly slow so may be a few days behind what was anticipated. I am on day 9 of stims today and yesterday started feeling really uncomfortable with some cramping and bloating, etc. Some days I'm just exhausted and other's I'm ok. There have been a few days when I go home, sit on the couch after work and just close my eyes for a bit which is totally not normal for me. Today my ovaries are hurting less than yesterday so I'm hoping I'm just used to it and the follies are still growing!
My DH won 2 tickets to play catch on our city's pro baseball team's field on Sunday (not with the team) and I told him to ask someone else b/c I'm sure I won't be feeling up to it as my follies continue to grow and sitting on the couch seems so much more appealing right now, lol!
@Tusername I definitely felt more discomfort the closer I got to my ER. I felt like my ovaries were so swollen that they bounced up and down every time I stood up moved around. I was also very bloated, but it's all normal since the ovaries are so enlarged. You're so close to your ER!!
***History & TW in Spoiler***
***bfp & child warning*** TTC - since 2014 7 rounds of Clomid - BFN IUI #1 - October 2015 - BFN IUI #2 - November 2015 - BFN IUI #3 - December 2015 - BFN IVF #1 - March 2016 Retrieval #1 - April 2016 FET #1 - May 2016 - BFP!!! DS - Born January 2017 Trying for baby #2... FET #2 - January 2018 - BFN No more embryos left; switched to a new RE IVF/Retrieval #2 - January 2019 IVF/Retrieval #3 - March 2019 FET #3 - April 2019 - BFP!!! - DD: Born December 2019 Trying for baby #3... FET #4 - October 2021 - BFP!!! - Due June 2022
@Tusername I was surprisingly not too uncomfortable during my stim cycle, but I did stop working out earlier than planned because when I lifted I could feel things shift. I'm on day 2 of my estrace/estradiol and day 10 of Lupron and basically I've come to accept that headaches are going to be the norm. It's all for a good cause though!
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Me: 31 DH: 27 TTC since April 2013 Two cancelled IUIs in Aug and Sept '15 due to low motility/count IVF round 1: January 2016 ER: February 17, 2016; 9 retrieved, 7 mature, 7 fertilized Day 5 Blastocysts: 5 BB, 1 AB, all normal from PGS FET date: May 11, '16; transferred 1 AB embryo First beta: May 23, '16: 998!! Second: May 25, '16: 1648 EDD: January 27, 2017
@dragonfaerie - does your RE say if you can take normal meds for the headaches or do they say you should stay away from certain ones already? just curious
Went for my first U/S and bloodwork. I got the sense that she didn't like what she saw, she say's i need to start taking dexamethasone - a steriod. It has horrid side effects... one of which is "changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist)." Has anyone taken this? Any ideas why I have to take it. In other news, i get a call later to see if I start my follistim and menopur.
Me & DH - 41, DH has a cyst blocking his tubes, I'm just old. IVF #1 scheduled May 2016 - 375/525 follistim, 75 menopur - cancelled cycle Day 6 IVF #2 scheduled July 2016 - new protocol, switcharoo...IUI June 2016 - BFN IVF#3 scheduled August 2016 - estrogen & testosterone primed for 3 wks - ganirelix 7 days leading up to stim - 500 follistim, 75 menopur, 150 clomid , no follicle growth on day 6, stopped injectibles. Scanned day 9 just to check, some growth, 3 days 200 mg clomid, day 12 more growth, 100 follistim, 75 menopur, start ganirelix on day 13, ER = 0 eggs, ovulated to soon ( ) IVF#4 scheduled Sept 2016 - Microdose Flare protocol, cancelled stim day 6 converted to IUI (one dominant follicle) IUI cancelled ovulated too soon again. Taking a mental health break. IVF#5 December 2016 - New protocol, same results. My adventure is over.
@caseyw8784 I am allowed to take Tylenol only. I have the baby aspirin going right now though, so I just didn't want to overdo it on all the meds. If I get a really bad headache I'll break down and take some, but right now it's just a low grade annoyance.
@KirstenCas The steroid can help suppress inflammation. It was just a regular part of my protocol for a few days during my stims. I did not have any real side effects, though I seem to remember that I got a little dizzy at times. You shouldn't be on it very long, so don't stress too much.
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Me: 31 DH: 27 TTC since April 2013 Two cancelled IUIs in Aug and Sept '15 due to low motility/count IVF round 1: January 2016 ER: February 17, 2016; 9 retrieved, 7 mature, 7 fertilized Day 5 Blastocysts: 5 BB, 1 AB, all normal from PGS FET date: May 11, '16; transferred 1 AB embryo First beta: May 23, '16: 998!! Second: May 25, '16: 1648 EDD: January 27, 2017
Hi All! Just got our PGS results and our one little embryo is normal! We are so happy/relieved! Going to meet with RE next week to discuss next steps. We are thinking that we will most likely do another IVF cycle end of May/early June to try to get some more embryos to freeze since we currently only have the 1. I have very low AMH so waiting 1 to 2 years (if we were to get a BFP on our current frozen) to do another cycle is kind of risky. So, looks like I'll probably be sticking around for another cycle!
Me: 36 DH: 36 TTC since October 2014 June 2015: large ovarian cyst removed Nov 2015: Dx w/ diminished ovarian reserve, extremely low AMH IVF #1: 04/2016 - 3 eggs retrieved, 2 mature & fertilized, 1 Day 6 blast frozen, PGS normal IVF #2: 07/2016 - 3 eggs retrieved, 2 mature & fertilized, none made it past day 3 IVF #3: 09/2016 - 5 eggs retrieved, 3 mature & fertilized, 1 day 6 blast frozen, PGS normal FET #1: 12/2016 - 1 day 6 blast transferred - BFP!! EDD 9/7/2017
Wow, so my blood work came back and my progesterone indicated that I had ovulated but they have gotten some false positives from the lab, so I had to leave work and get more blood taken. Ugh
Me & DH - 41, DH has a cyst blocking his tubes, I'm just old. IVF #1 scheduled May 2016 - 375/525 follistim, 75 menopur - cancelled cycle Day 6 IVF #2 scheduled July 2016 - new protocol, switcharoo...IUI June 2016 - BFN IVF#3 scheduled August 2016 - estrogen & testosterone primed for 3 wks - ganirelix 7 days leading up to stim - 500 follistim, 75 menopur, 150 clomid , no follicle growth on day 6, stopped injectibles. Scanned day 9 just to check, some growth, 3 days 200 mg clomid, day 12 more growth, 100 follistim, 75 menopur, start ganirelix on day 13, ER = 0 eggs, ovulated to soon ( ) IVF#4 scheduled Sept 2016 - Microdose Flare protocol, cancelled stim day 6 converted to IUI (one dominant follicle) IUI cancelled ovulated too soon again. Taking a mental health break. IVF#5 December 2016 - New protocol, same results. My adventure is over.
@bridgetly and @radmom27I'm in my second stim cycle of back to back ERs. My RE changed my protocol a bit too, and so far so good. Hoping for better results for all of us this round.
@dragonfaerie I'm hesitant to take additional meds for the headaches (Tylenol doesn't help for me), but rubbing peppermint oil on my temples, forehead, scalp, over sinuses, and back of neck helps. It may just be a distraction, but it brings some relief.
@Kellyfish79Congratulations on your normal embryo. You are definitely one step closer. I can certainly understand wanting to try for more embryos now rather than later.
******* Married Jan. 2014 Me:36 DH: 39 TTC since August 2014, Mild PCOS + uterine fibroids Myomectomy June 2015- 18 fibroids removed IVF #1, May 2016 = 32 eggs retrieved, 12 fertilized, 7 frozen, 3 PGS normal FET#2, July 2016 = one embryo transferred TRIGGER BFP! Beta = 617 Due date = 4/9/17 Delivery date = 3/20/17
So second blood test gave the right answer, start 75ml menopur, 375ml follistim tonight, yikes.
Me & DH - 41, DH has a cyst blocking his tubes, I'm just old. IVF #1 scheduled May 2016 - 375/525 follistim, 75 menopur - cancelled cycle Day 6 IVF #2 scheduled July 2016 - new protocol, switcharoo...IUI June 2016 - BFN IVF#3 scheduled August 2016 - estrogen & testosterone primed for 3 wks - ganirelix 7 days leading up to stim - 500 follistim, 75 menopur, 150 clomid , no follicle growth on day 6, stopped injectibles. Scanned day 9 just to check, some growth, 3 days 200 mg clomid, day 12 more growth, 100 follistim, 75 menopur, start ganirelix on day 13, ER = 0 eggs, ovulated to soon ( ) IVF#4 scheduled Sept 2016 - Microdose Flare protocol, cancelled stim day 6 converted to IUI (one dominant follicle) IUI cancelled ovulated too soon again. Taking a mental health break. IVF#5 December 2016 - New protocol, same results. My adventure is over.
Re: April/May IVF
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TTC since April 2013
Two cancelled IUIs in Aug and Sept '15 due to low motility/count
IVF round 1: January 2016
ER: February 17, 2016; 9 retrieved, 7 mature, 7 fertilized
Day 5 Blastocysts: 5 BB, 1 AB, all normal from PGS
FET date: May 11, '16; transferred 1 AB embryo
First beta: May 23, '16: 998!! Second: May 25, '16: 1648
EDD: January 27, 2017
I think I posted on the wrong lost earlier...so I'm reposting on this one. Oops.
Goodness, it's so hard to keep up! There are so many great things going on with everyone and I'm so excited to see everyone's progress!
I started red my period today (a couple days early) and had a sonogram and medicine training today and we are starting injections tomorrow. According to my sono today they saw 11 Foliciles! I was surprised because my FSH was 15.5.
i can't believe my shots start tomorrow, I know it will all be a crazy ride the next couple weeks. We are doing s fresh transfer so please say prayers. This is our first IVF/ICSI. TIA!
At this point I just need to pick a date for the transfer (May 20,23,or 25)
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
I was part of the Feb IVF group and had my second unsuccessful IVF cycle. I just started stims for IVF #3 and would love to join you ladies. We changed my protocol a bit and I added acupuncture and lots of vitamin supplements hoping that it may hope to improve my egg quality. I had my baseline on Saturday and was excited to see that I had 8 or 9 baby follicles when last time I only started with two. Here's to hoping that May is the month. I dropped out for awhile after February to get my head in a better place but have been lurking and am so excited to hear about everyone's successes this next month. This is a going to be a great month...I can feel it!!
Multiple months of Clomid/Femara
End of March 2015: BFP with Femara! Saw heartbeat at 5.5 weeks. M/C at 11 weeks
Multiple more months of Femara
IUI #1 with Femara and Follistem 75 units: BFN
IUI #2 with Follistem 150 units: BFN
Dec 2015: 1st IVF. 10 eggs retrieved with 8 eggs fertilized. 5 day transfer of two embryos with 2 frozen embies. BFN
January 2016: FET #1 2 embryos: BFN
March 2016: 2nd IVF cycle. 4 eggs retrieved with 2 fertilized. Quick two day transfer of both embryos: BFN
April/May 2016 IVF #3. 11 eggs retrieved. 10 mature. 7 fertilized. 2 5AA blasts transferred 5/11/2016 BFN
September 2016 IVF #4: 17 follicles growing, premature ovulation through Cetrotide. Retrieval cancelled.
April 2017 IVF #5: 9 follicles growing, 6 eggs retrieved with 5 fertilized. Transfer of three blasts. BFN
June 2017: IVF #6: 2 follicles growing, 5 eggs retrieved with 5 fertilized. Transfer of 5 3-day embryos. Chemical pregnancy. BFN
Nov/Dec 2017: Donor egg cycle. 33 eggs retrieved, 26 mature. 26 fertilized.
@PrincessSabert If the RE and the box said spotting may be a side effect, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Unless, of course, you feel it's more than that. Then I would just call the doctor. I'm sure they will tell you not to worry as well. Hope the next 9 days fly by for you!
@radmom27 welcome! Hope this cycle brings you success!
@chickyclg I bet you're excited to get your protocol and know that your FET will be here soon!
@LizMB sending prayers your way for a successful first cycle!
TTC - since 2014
7 rounds of Clomid - BFN
IUI #1 - October 2015 - BFN
IUI #2 - November 2015 - BFN
IUI #3 - December 2015 - BFN
IVF #1 - March 2016
Retrieval #1 - April 2016
FET #1 - May 2016 - BFP!!! DS - Born January 2017
Trying for baby #2...
FET #2 - January 2018 - BFN
No more embryos left; switched to a new RE
IVF/Retrieval #2 - January 2019
IVF/Retrieval #3 - March 2019
FET #3 - April 2019 - BFP!!! - DD: Born December 2019
Trying for baby #3...
FET #4 - October 2021 - BFP!!! - Due June 2022
@princesssabert I think some spotting is fairly common with that as it can irritate the cervix. I know when I was on estrace and prometrium vaginally, I got very irritated down there and had some minor spotting. I would say if it continues or gets worse to call your RE again. I know some ladies on here have switched meds and maybe to injections b/c of that and the stress/worry that goes along with it.
I'm so excited for all of you that are finally getting started and/or getting your protocols! The wait seems forever at times!
@tulips29 Friday will be here before you know it!
Thank you @mtpbadger @Tulips29.
@tulips29 that is an exciting time. Not long now.
As well as being on a roller coaster I also feel I'm stuck in a plane on holding pattern lol, just waiting for the end result. But it will be here before I know it and it will all be worth it.
asm - suppression check tomorrow, might start stims tomorrow night...i should be excited.
IVF #1 scheduled May 2016 - 375/525 follistim, 75 menopur - cancelled cycle Day 6
IVF #2 scheduled July 2016 - new protocol, switcharoo...IUI June 2016 - BFN
IVF#3 scheduled August 2016 - estrogen & testosterone primed for 3 wks - ganirelix 7 days leading up to stim - 500 follistim, 75 menopur, 150 clomid , no follicle growth on day 6, stopped injectibles. Scanned day 9 just to check, some growth, 3 days 200 mg clomid, day 12 more growth, 100 follistim, 75 menopur, start ganirelix on day 13, ER = 0 eggs, ovulated to soon (
IVF#4 scheduled Sept 2016 - Microdose Flare protocol, cancelled stim day 6 converted to IUI (one dominant follicle)
IVF#5 December 2016 - New protocol, same results. My adventure is over.
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TTC since April 2013
Two cancelled IUIs in Aug and Sept '15 due to low motility/count
IVF round 1: January 2016
ER: February 17, 2016; 9 retrieved, 7 mature, 7 fertilized
Day 5 Blastocysts: 5 BB, 1 AB, all normal from PGS
FET date: May 11, '16; transferred 1 AB embryo
First beta: May 23, '16: 998!! Second: May 25, '16: 1648
EDD: January 27, 2017
That usuall works. I had a rough time because I didn't want people to think I was sick with cancer or something but also wanted them to understand that this is serious for me.
@chicandbubbly yay for getting your protocol! It may seem very scary to do the injections yourself, but I promise you they are totally doable. The needle is super tiny and I didn't even feel it go into the skin. You can totally do it! If you're afraid or worry you won't be able to do, I would ask your mom then. Do you have PIO shots as well? I can't comment on how those are as I don't have to do them, but I hear those might be tricky to do on your own. You've got this!
TTC - since 2014
7 rounds of Clomid - BFN
IUI #1 - October 2015 - BFN
IUI #2 - November 2015 - BFN
IUI #3 - December 2015 - BFN
IVF #1 - March 2016
Retrieval #1 - April 2016
FET #1 - May 2016 - BFP!!! DS - Born January 2017
Trying for baby #2...
FET #2 - January 2018 - BFN
No more embryos left; switched to a new RE
IVF/Retrieval #2 - January 2019
IVF/Retrieval #3 - March 2019
FET #3 - April 2019 - BFP!!! - DD: Born December 2019
Trying for baby #3...
FET #4 - October 2021 - BFP!!! - Due June 2022
@chicandbubbly you got this! I've done all my shots myself, but I am a control freak and don't trust DH to stick me with a needle in my stomach when I can see him. I'd be WAAAY too anxious for that! If you are nervous the first night maybe just have a close friend (or your mom) that knows what you are going through if you have told anyone hang out with you and just help talk you through the process or in case you get a little dizzy. My first night I was anxious but after that it's been easy-peasy. Like @tulips29 said, the needles are small and you can barely feel them. I also can't comment on the PIO as I haven't done those before.
So when do you start?! So excited for you!
Hi Ladies – I haven’t been on here for several weeks….. I really just needed a break after my last FET was cancelled..... I just had my first FET yesterday….. I’m home relaxing and thought I’d try to get caught up on some of these threads.
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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
---Trigger warning---
TTC since April 2013
Two cancelled IUIs in Aug and Sept '15 due to low motility/count
IVF round 1: January 2016
ER: February 17, 2016; 9 retrieved, 7 mature, 7 fertilized
Day 5 Blastocysts: 5 BB, 1 AB, all normal from PGS
FET date: May 11, '16; transferred 1 AB embryo
First beta: May 23, '16: 998!! Second: May 25, '16: 1648
EDD: January 27, 2017
---Trigger warning---
TTC since April 2013
Two cancelled IUIs in Aug and Sept '15 due to low motility/count
IVF round 1: January 2016
ER: February 17, 2016; 9 retrieved, 7 mature, 7 fertilized
Day 5 Blastocysts: 5 BB, 1 AB, all normal from PGS
FET date: May 11, '16; transferred 1 AB embryo
First beta: May 23, '16: 998!! Second: May 25, '16: 1648
EDD: January 27, 2017
@Meld17011 Congrats on your transfer! FX for you!
TTC since October 2014
June 2015: large ovarian cyst removed
Nov 2015: Dx w/ diminished ovarian reserve, extremely low AMH
IVF #1: 04/2016 - 3 eggs retrieved, 2 mature & fertilized, 1 Day 6 blast frozen, PGS normal
IVF #2: 07/2016 - 3 eggs retrieved, 2 mature & fertilized, none made it past day 3
IVF #3: 09/2016 - 5 eggs retrieved, 3 mature & fertilized, 1 day 6 blast frozen, PGS normal
FET #1: 12/2016 - 1 day 6 blast transferred - BFP!! EDD 9/7/2017
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@mtpbadger Great news! I am so excited that things are progressing cycle buddy.
Good luck to all those who just got their calendars. It is a long and stressful road but all worth it of course!
AFM - This is day 9 of stims and my ovaries are already pretty sore. I had an ultrasound this morning and the doctor said that I had a total of about 18-20 follies! I am so excited. Most of them are between 11-13 with some smaller ones. I started centrotide today. The nurse told me that I could trigger Friday or Saturday. It is still crazy to think that all of this is really happening! Every day I get closer and closer to hopefully becoming a mom. Science is incredible.
TTC since Dec 2013
Dx: Male Factor - Low Count/Morphology
IUI not an option due to low count
1st IVF starts in April
@cmm012 My DH is gone as well! I know how you're feeling
@ultratomato SO exciting! Here's to a relaxing 2ww!! FX!
@LizMB Congrats on starting meds tomorrow!! I know you're very excited!
@PrincessSabert My IVF coordinator told me the reason she prefers the PIO over the vaginal tabs is that the tabs tend to cause some spotting and that worries patients. She said the continued use of the tabs cause some irritation in the vagina.
@chicandbubbly It took me 3 cycles of IUI's with injections until I could finally do them myself. I just had a mental block and couldn't put the needle in. But, once I started doing them myself, I discovered that I can barely feel them when I do it compared to being sometimes painful when someone else gave it. You can do it! Congrats on getting your calendar!
asm-I had my estradiol level checked a couple days ago and today and an u/s today to check on the follies. Things are looking good so far. I have ~15 growing now that range from 7-11mm. Dr says I'm on track for ER May 3rd.
How's everyone been feeling on their meds? I have been feeling utterly exhausted, headaches and mildly uncomfortable around the egg makers. I'm so excited to hear about everyones progress!
Me: 26 DH: 29
Married Dec 2012
TTC since Jan 2013, interruptions by DH deployments
April 2015, Clomid + gonal f, natural, BFN
Oct 8 2015, Clomid + brevelle, too many follis (10!)- cancelled
Nov 18 2015, Follistem + Ovidrel + Progesterone, 1 folli, IUI #1 on 12/11, BFN
Dec 24 2015, Follistem + Ovidrel + Progesterone, 1 folli, IUI #2 on 1/15, BFN
Jan 29 2016, Follistem + Ovidrel + Progesterone, 2 follis, IUI #3 on 2/11, BFN
March 2016, Follistem + Ovidrel + Progesterone, 2 follis, BD at home this time,BFN
IVF: Stim's start 4/23, ER May 4th, 8 embabies frozen
FET #1 5/31/16, transferred 1 embryo- BFP: Beta 6/8/16 111, Beta 6/14/16 1800....m/c, d&c 7/15/16
FET #2 9/21/16, transferred 1 embryo......BFP!!: Beta 10/1/16 493, Beta 10/3/16 1155
SINGLETON- EDD June 9th, 2016
@Tusername I remember all those feelings from the meds. Thanks for the info. on PIO shots.
Good morning, ladies! It's a new day, happy thoughts!
Happy Friday eve. Hope everyone has a good day. 
@tusername 15 is a great amount! I have around 10 above 10mm but haven't been given an estimated retrieval date yet. I started out fairly slow so may be a few days behind what was anticipated. I am on day 9 of stims today and yesterday started feeling really uncomfortable with some cramping and bloating, etc. Some days I'm just exhausted and other's I'm ok. There have been a few days when I go home, sit on the couch after work and just close my eyes for a bit which is totally not normal for me. Today my ovaries are hurting less than yesterday so I'm hoping I'm just used to it and the follies are still growing!
My DH won 2 tickets to play catch on our city's pro baseball team's field on Sunday (not with the team) and I told him to ask someone else b/c I'm sure I won't be feeling up to it as my follies continue to grow and sitting on the couch seems so much more appealing right now, lol!
TTC - since 2014
7 rounds of Clomid - BFN
IUI #1 - October 2015 - BFN
IUI #2 - November 2015 - BFN
IUI #3 - December 2015 - BFN
IVF #1 - March 2016
Retrieval #1 - April 2016
FET #1 - May 2016 - BFP!!! DS - Born January 2017
Trying for baby #2...
FET #2 - January 2018 - BFN
No more embryos left; switched to a new RE
IVF/Retrieval #2 - January 2019
IVF/Retrieval #3 - March 2019
FET #3 - April 2019 - BFP!!! - DD: Born December 2019
Trying for baby #3...
FET #4 - October 2021 - BFP!!! - Due June 2022
---Trigger warning---
TTC since April 2013
Two cancelled IUIs in Aug and Sept '15 due to low motility/count
IVF round 1: January 2016
ER: February 17, 2016; 9 retrieved, 7 mature, 7 fertilized
Day 5 Blastocysts: 5 BB, 1 AB, all normal from PGS
FET date: May 11, '16; transferred 1 AB embryo
First beta: May 23, '16: 998!! Second: May 25, '16: 1648
EDD: January 27, 2017
IVF #1 scheduled May 2016 - 375/525 follistim, 75 menopur - cancelled cycle Day 6
IVF #2 scheduled July 2016 - new protocol, switcharoo...IUI June 2016 - BFN
IVF#3 scheduled August 2016 - estrogen & testosterone primed for 3 wks - ganirelix 7 days leading up to stim - 500 follistim, 75 menopur, 150 clomid , no follicle growth on day 6, stopped injectibles. Scanned day 9 just to check, some growth, 3 days 200 mg clomid, day 12 more growth, 100 follistim, 75 menopur, start ganirelix on day 13, ER = 0 eggs, ovulated to soon (
IVF#4 scheduled Sept 2016 - Microdose Flare protocol, cancelled stim day 6 converted to IUI (one dominant follicle)
IVF#5 December 2016 - New protocol, same results. My adventure is over.
@caseyw8784 I am allowed to take Tylenol only. I have the baby aspirin going right now though, so I just didn't want to overdo it on all the meds. If I get a really bad headache I'll break down and take some, but right now it's just a low grade annoyance.
@KirstenCas The steroid can help suppress inflammation. It was just a regular part of my protocol for a few days during my stims. I did not have any real side effects, though I seem to remember that I got a little dizzy at times. You shouldn't be on it very long, so don't stress too much.
---Trigger warning---
TTC since April 2013
Two cancelled IUIs in Aug and Sept '15 due to low motility/count
IVF round 1: January 2016
ER: February 17, 2016; 9 retrieved, 7 mature, 7 fertilized
Day 5 Blastocysts: 5 BB, 1 AB, all normal from PGS
FET date: May 11, '16; transferred 1 AB embryo
First beta: May 23, '16: 998!! Second: May 25, '16: 1648
EDD: January 27, 2017
Just got our PGS results and our one little embryo is normal! We are so happy/relieved! Going to meet with RE next week to discuss next steps. We are thinking that we will most likely do another IVF cycle end of May/early June to try to get some more embryos to freeze since we currently only have the 1. I have very low AMH so waiting 1 to 2 years (if we were to get a BFP on our current frozen) to do another cycle is kind of risky. So, looks like I'll probably be sticking around for another cycle!
TTC since October 2014
June 2015: large ovarian cyst removed
Nov 2015: Dx w/ diminished ovarian reserve, extremely low AMH
IVF #1: 04/2016 - 3 eggs retrieved, 2 mature & fertilized, 1 Day 6 blast frozen, PGS normal
IVF #2: 07/2016 - 3 eggs retrieved, 2 mature & fertilized, none made it past day 3
IVF #3: 09/2016 - 5 eggs retrieved, 3 mature & fertilized, 1 day 6 blast frozen, PGS normal
FET #1: 12/2016 - 1 day 6 blast transferred - BFP!! EDD 9/7/2017
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IVF #1 scheduled May 2016 - 375/525 follistim, 75 menopur - cancelled cycle Day 6
IVF #2 scheduled July 2016 - new protocol, switcharoo...IUI June 2016 - BFN
IVF#3 scheduled August 2016 - estrogen & testosterone primed for 3 wks - ganirelix 7 days leading up to stim - 500 follistim, 75 menopur, 150 clomid , no follicle growth on day 6, stopped injectibles. Scanned day 9 just to check, some growth, 3 days 200 mg clomid, day 12 more growth, 100 follistim, 75 menopur, start ganirelix on day 13, ER = 0 eggs, ovulated to soon (
IVF#4 scheduled Sept 2016 - Microdose Flare protocol, cancelled stim day 6 converted to IUI (one dominant follicle)
IVF#5 December 2016 - New protocol, same results. My adventure is over.
@dragonfaerie I'm hesitant to take additional meds for the headaches (Tylenol doesn't help for me), but rubbing peppermint oil on my temples, forehead, scalp, over sinuses, and back of neck helps. It may just be a distraction, but it brings some relief.
Married Jan. 2014
Me:36 DH: 39
TTC since August 2014, Mild PCOS + uterine fibroids
Myomectomy June 2015- 18 fibroids removed
IVF #1, May 2016 = 32 eggs retrieved, 12 fertilized, 7 frozen, 3 PGS normal
FET#2, July 2016 = one embryo transferred
TRIGGER
BFP! Beta = 617
Due date = 4/9/17
Delivery date = 3/20/17
IVF #1 scheduled May 2016 - 375/525 follistim, 75 menopur - cancelled cycle Day 6
IVF #2 scheduled July 2016 - new protocol, switcharoo...IUI June 2016 - BFN
IVF#3 scheduled August 2016 - estrogen & testosterone primed for 3 wks - ganirelix 7 days leading up to stim - 500 follistim, 75 menopur, 150 clomid , no follicle growth on day 6, stopped injectibles. Scanned day 9 just to check, some growth, 3 days 200 mg clomid, day 12 more growth, 100 follistim, 75 menopur, start ganirelix on day 13, ER = 0 eggs, ovulated to soon (
IVF#4 scheduled Sept 2016 - Microdose Flare protocol, cancelled stim day 6 converted to IUI (one dominant follicle)
IVF#5 December 2016 - New protocol, same results. My adventure is over.