May FET Buddies

dragonfaerie · April 2016

@jenn6782 Thank you! I will keep that in mind and watch out for that. So far *knock on wood* it hasn't gotten worse today.

WishingforLuck · April 2016

@takethelongway Good luck with everything!
@dragonfaerie di you decide on the patches or your RE? I wouldn't mind doing the patches since they aren't messy or a pain
@dreambig102 welcome!
@2legbaby FX for you. I understand about the snapping it happens to the best of us.

AFM- I met with my first RE, I will be transferring in about 3 weeks. Hopefully I can find out the exact date on Monday. I am so excited. Will do a scratch and mock on Monday. Thankful that I'm moving forward!

thucks · April 2016

@dreambig1021 yay we are transfer buddies too. What is your protocol? I can't believe you are transferring 3 you are brave.
I know this will kinda sound retarded but I'm excited it's Thursday for me. Last day of BCP now just waiting for AF to get here and Sunday so I can start Estrace. DH has decided he is taking this weekend to strip kitchen cabinets to paint and he's leaving all decisions up to me, colors, appliances, Ahh luckily I'm not on med cause I'd probably be freaking out right now. I'll be taking some me time and getting a tattoo redone on Sat I figured I should do that before my BFP comes.

dragonfaerie · April 2016

@WishingforLuck I'm sorry, my brain is not working. What is your question? I'm so excited for you moving along!
@thucks Every milestone is exciting! And that's nice you are getting a new kitchen!

Keep in mind if you have gotten a tattoo or piercing in the year before giving birth, you cannot donate cord blood. I don't know if you had planned on that, but it was something a friend mentioned so I thought I'd pass it along. bethematch.org

thucks · April 2016

@dragonfaerie I didn't even think about that. Thinking about that we were not able to do that last time because of this as well. Some people do acupuncture I do ink therapy

dreambig1021 · April 2016

@thucks - So yesterday was my mock transfer and all went perfect. My RE was so excited i've lost 25 lbs before this transfer. We decided we are going to thaw 6 embryos and transfer 2 blast or god willing hatching blast. We were going to do 3 but both of us got so scared lol.... so we decided maybe just 2 again plus twins runs in our family so he started to become really nervous. I start estradiol on Saturday twice a day plus baby aspirin, then begin lovenox injections on the 11th and discontinue baby aspirin pills (RE feels getting more blood circulation will most likely help me) then begin PIO injections as well and suppositories. Transfer is on the 18th still!

Since i have been bleeding throughout BCP seems as though my period should end soon as my lining was thin yesterday during mock transfer. What's your protocol?

Has this group discussed doing a sock buddy or anything?

thucks · April 2016

@dreambig1021 I don't have a baseline appointment or a mock transfer. I start Estrace (Estradiol) on Sunday orally 2x a day. I have a status appointment on the 9th. At that point I increase the Estrace to 3x. On the 12th I do a HCG injection and the 13th I add PIO 1ml in the pm for 10 days then I will do suppositories. My RE request that I'm on baby asprin through all of it. I have blood flow issues any way so I have been on that since I was 18 anyway but they always double check that I'm taking it. I'm glad you have been able to loose weight since I've been back on birth control in January all I can do is gain weight.

I don't think sock buddies have been mentioned.

dragonfaerie · April 2016

@thucks That's great! I really want my next tattoo as well but I will wait.

@dreambig1021 What is a sock buddy?

dreambig1021 · April 2016

@thucks- HCG Inject? Are you doing a fresh transfer? My last cycle in September i had put on a total of 15 lbs. so I had to take a break mentally and physically and i just engulfed myself into working out. It helped to release so much anger i was feeling towards the entire process.

@dragonfaerie- Sock buddies is where you pair up women who will be going through IVF/FET during the same time. As encouragement, well wishes, and just to make someone know they aren't alone they are sent little trinkets. It started off as socks to wear during Egg retreival or Embryo Transfer but obviously you can send what ever you want. But i know I have a sock buddy in another group and i'm sending her socks for her retreival and transfer.

I didn't know if it was of any interest.

dragonfaerie · April 2016

That is really cool @dreambig1021 ! I love that idea!

thucks · April 2016

@dreambig1021 No I'm doing a Frozen cycle. We had ER on April 11th but my Progesterone and Estradiol levels were very high so we did a freeze all. I didn't do my HCG last time. IDK my calendar says on the 12th 1 tablet orally 3x per day of Esradiol PLUS HCG 1ml anytime in the pm.
I've heard of the sock buddies before. I wear funky socks anyway but I always have to change into the no skid socks. Which btw for my retrieval were a baby blue and my DH seems to think that was a sign that we will get a boy this round.

2legbaby · April 2016

Love the sock buddies idea @dreambig1021 ! So cute!
I wore my zombie socks last time....big Walking Dead fan and DH got me them for Christmas

dreambig1021 · April 2016

@2legbaby- LOVE LOVE LOVE The Walking Dead i'm dying to see the next season in October. I totally think they will follow the comic and kill Glenn but that's the exciting part i never know what they are going to do. Apparently Darryl should be leaving soon i guess he's going on another show so we will see. That would make me so sad.

Well if everyone is interested we can list ER/ET dates and I can start matching people up. What is everyone's thoughts?

LynnNJ · April 2016

Hi, I'm moving myself to this group since the April FET was canceled. I was not responding to the estradiol, so the dr is trying different med that I responded to during my ERs. I see some familiar names. I do not have a transfer date yet. I'm going in for my first bloodtest and ultrasound tomorrow. I look forward to reading about everyone's progress.

WishingforLuck · April 2016

@dragonfaerie I was asking did you ask your RE for the patches instead of suppositories and the injections? Or the RE automatically suggested the patches? Hope that makes sense.
@LynnNj Hi there! Hoping everything goes well for you.

dragonfaerie · April 2016

@WishingforLuck Ahhh, yes. I didn't ask for anything specifically, this is just standard for my RE. So I have estrogen patches and pills, and Lupron shots, and then I will start PIO a few days before the FET. When we had our IUIs, they gave us the suppositories so I've never had to deal with PIO. So we'll see whether I prefer the mess of suppositories or the soreness of injections.

@LynnNJ I'm sorry to hear your FET was cancelled but I hope this round goes better for you!
@dreambig1021 My tentative ET date is May 11th.

dreambig1021 · April 2016

@LynnNJ - Sorry about your cancelled cycle but welcome to this lovely group!!

@dragonfaerie - PIO just warm it up like behind your knee, or with your hand holding it tight. DO NOT use ice before or after because it will clump the oil and not allow it to spread and leave you HUGE knots at the sight.

dragonfaerie · April 2016

@dreambig1021 Thank you for the advice! My DH is so good at giving me shots, so I'm very grateful for that.

WishingforLuck · April 2016

Hey all. So I will be doing a fresh FET. The medications for my cycle will be ganirelix, doxycycline, PIO, hcg & estrogen if needed. Hoping all goes well. Will continue monitoring for now. Hope everyone has a good weekend!

flanners1 · April 2016

Hi ladies - I'm back. We took a month off and now we have our FET scheduled for end of May. 30th is tentative schedule. This is FET number 3. Fingers crossed third time is the charm.
fx to all

2legbaby · April 2016

Welcome @flanners1! Hoping the third time is the charm for you! I saw in your siggy you are living in Asia- are you there for work or DH work?

Welcome @LynnNJ ! Sorry about your canceled cycle- when they saw some fluid in my uterus @ baseline I initially worried mine could get canceled, but then realized, one more month to make everything as perfect as possible is just fine if it gives a better chance! Hoping they get you responding well this time!

@WishingforLuck what is a fresh FET mean? I thought it was either frozen ET or fresh ET?

@dreambig1021 glad to have a fellow Walking Dead fan on the board! I don't know who it will be...what an intense episode! As much as I love the show, DH won't let me watch it at night so I have to record and watch during the day- or else I have zombie-chasing-me nightmares lol!
I am still waiting for PGD results on our 5 little embies....hopefullly will hear Monday or Tuesday, but definitely like the idea of doing the sock buddies if we get to move forward!!!

WishingforLuck · April 2016

@flanners1 welcome. FX third times the charm.

@2legbaby the way it was explained to me is that the RE will let my lining take its natural course, if its not where they want it to be by next week they may introduce some estrogen to get it going. I will then use ganirelix to suppress ovulation probably sometime next week as I am not ready for it yet. Then HCG so they can know exactly when I trigger instead of waiting for my body to respond, then PIO before I transfer. I've also never heard of it myself but this is the plan.
I love the idea of sock buddies!

Tulips29 · May 2016

Good morning ladies! I forgot to post on here on Friday, but I have a confirmed date of my transfer, which is this Friday. I'm really anxious, excited, nervous, scared sh**less, you name it. Mainly because we only have this 1 embryo. If things don't work out this time, I'll have to start the process all over. Anyone else transferring during this or next week that will be with me along for the TWW ride?

dragonfaerie · May 2016

@Tulips29 Wow! I can't believe it's time for your ET already! My second lining check appointment is Thursday and then I will get my date, which is tentatively the 11th.

Tulips29 · May 2016

@dragonfaerie you're not too far behind me! It seems so surreal to me that it's coming up so soon

2legbaby · May 2016

@Tulips29 First to get the May group started! Wishing you all the best this Friday!!!!!

Anyone hear an update from @susykat77 ?

Lisa_U123 · May 2016

@Tulips29 Yay for transfer on Friday!!

I haven't been on in a little bit, but I went in for a check on Friday and I have a cyst on my left ovary so I have to go back this week to make sure it is gone before I can start my Estrace so as of now I am pushed back at least a week and hoping for the cyst to be gone and transfer to be on 5/24. I will just have to see how it goes on Friday

bellt12 · May 2016

@dreambig1021 I'd like to have a sock buddy. My FET got moved up a day to May 17.

stef7384 · May 2016

This is my first time around with IVF! I had my egg retrieval the end of April, but due to high estrogen and PCOS they did freeze all protocol and I'll be having my FET tentatively May 24th! I start estrogen patches and oral estradiol 3 times a day tomorrow, and then I start the progesterone in oil in a couple of weeks. I gave myself all of my sub-q injections in my stomach prior to my egg retrieval, but I'm pretty nervous about the IM pio injections! Anyone else have experience giving it to themselves? I love my husband to pieces but I work at a vet clinic and have a lot of experience giving injections, and am worried my husband won't do it right

I just don't know if I can get the angle right by myself since its in the butt! Good luck to all my fellow May FETs!!!

susykat77 · May 2016

@2legbaby Hope the fluid in the uterus goes away. Did they have any idea why there'd be fluid in your uterus? Fx for you. And thanks for checking in on me!!

@dreambig1021 I love the sock idea - but it won't work for me as I am not in the US and don't have the key to the post box at my rental. You ladies should do it though!!! Such a fun idea!

@flanners1 Fingers crossed for you that third times the charm!

@dragonfaerie Did your upper abdomen pain resolve itself?? If it is pancreas related, reduce your fat intake - like less than 20 grams a day.

@Tulips29 So exciting that your FET is so soon!! I think I'll be a week behind you.

@Lisa_U123 I hope your cyst resolves itself! Love the new user name!

@stef7384 Welcome! I think the shots in the butt would be hard to do yourself... although there are women who do it themselves... Might be a good opportunity to get DH involved.

AFM - I have just been taking a step back from the forum. I think part of me pulls away as I get closer to the actual FET - somehow I subconsciously think that I can pretend that this isn't happening so that I won't be devastated if it doesn't work out. I really just want this time to be it - don't we all. I left Colorado on Saturday and made it to Prague Sunday evening. I really hate flying and overall the trip wasn't too horrible, just one major breakdown

They have therapy dogs at the Denver airport now and while I spent some time with the dog, I broke down crying. After that, I felt much better! Sometimes I just need to cry to release all of my built up energy. I even managed to sleep for about 5 hours on my long flight so I wasn't a wreck when I arrived. Today is my first doctor's appointment for this cycle. None of the embryo's from the most recent donor came back normal so we only have one normal PGS tested embryo (from the previous donor) so hopefully that one is THE one.

Tulips29 · May 2016

@2legbaby thank you! Am I really the first one? Dang, so much pressure lol. Now crossing my fingers and toes even more that this works so I don't set a bad precedent for the group.

@Lisa_U123 I hope your cyst goes away and you can get started with the cycle!

@susykat77 I'm glad your travels went well. I totally understand how you feel about stepping away so then you won't be devastated. I feel the same way. Sometimes I'm hesitant to post an update because I feel like it doesn't seem real and I'll even jinx myself by being so excited to share my updates. But then I think about how supportive all the ladies here have been so far, and it helps me get over my fears. I hope your embryo is going to be THE ONE for you!!!

dragonfaerie · May 2016

@Tulips29 I know! It's feeling so strange and exciting!
@susykat77 That is so neat that DIA has therapy dogs! It's definitely okay to have a good cry and I'm glad you are safely in Prague now. I understand needing a break, just know we have your back no matter what. I haven't had any further abdominal pain, so I think I'm in the clear! But I'm definitely trying to eat healthier over the next few weeks.

AFM- my nurse called yesterday and so far everything looks on track for May 11th. I'll know for sure on Thursday.

Sumo2519 · May 2016

@Tulips29 Yay for Friday!

I'm hoping to join you on the TWW. I'll know tomorrow if everything is set for my transfer on Monday. FX. I had a mini breakdown last night. I started itching all over my upper body and it was starting to look like little bumps/rashes all over my arms. Somehow slept through it and woke up all clear. Whew.

dragonfaerie · May 2016

@Sumo2519 That's great! I hope this is your time!

And I'm really glad your rash didn't stick around! It's so weird how these random little side effects pop up and go away quickly.

Lisa_U123 · May 2016

@stef7384 welcome! I think I may end up having the same transfer date as you...I will know more Friday

@susykat77 glad your travels weren't too terrible and that you where able to sleep on the flight

It only takes 1 FX for you & this cycle! I like this name much better than that horribly long one.. I think it may have defaulted to that when I signed up for the knot about 10 years ago LOL

@dragonfaerie the 11th will be here before you know it! So exciting to be getting so close!

@Tulips29 Friday is going to be a BIG day! So excited that you are getting us all started

@Sumo2519 sorry to hear about last night, so glad to hear it has cleared up. That sounds kinda scary.

dragonfaerie · May 2016

@Lisa_U123 Glad you got your username redone! Those default names are ridiculous, lol.

Tulips29 · May 2016

@Sumo2519 woohoo, tww buddy! I hope everything looks good for you tomorrow for a Monday transfer. Glad your rashes went away and you're feeling better today!

Is anyone taking medrol for their transfer? I'm on it for 7 days and realized that's what made me super dizzy and light headed the other day. I'm on prometrium, estrace, medrol and progesterone suppositories. I noticed when I took medrol at the same time with prometrium and estrace, I got super dizzy right away. Yesterday I made the mistake of taking all 3 pills during lunch at work and couldn't stand up for about 30 minutes. I decided to now take it in the evenings when I'm at home and can lay down right after it. Also decided to take it about an hour after prometrium and estrace. Hopefully this helps. Figured I'd share in case anyone else has medrol as part of their protocol.

dragonfaerie · May 2016

@Tulips29 Is Medrol the methylprednisone (or whatever the spelling is?) I think I have that starting in a couple of days.

Tulips29 · May 2016

@dragonfaerie yes, I think that's the one, but I'll double check when I get home also. Do you also have estrace and prometrium?

dragonfaerie · May 2016

I have estrace, estradiol patches, and then I will start PIO on Friday. No Prometrium this time. Thursday I will have a trigger shot, which I think gets repeated every other day and I can't remember when I start the Medrol.

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