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August/September IVF/FET

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Re: August/September IVF/FET

  • Howdy!  Figured I'd jump over here from the June/July thread.  My appointment to get my IVF treatment schedule/plan isn't until July 18th, so I'm guessing my retrieval will probably be in August sometime?  I had to wait 10 weeks to get an IVF appointment at my clinic (where I was already an IUI patient) - ridiculous!  But the time is slowly ticking by... only 2 more weeks to go!  
    Me (31) & DH (31) - married 2008; TTC since 2013
    SA = normal; HSG = clear; history of DVT/PE
    Diagnosed with unexplained infertility
    IUI #1- April '16 - BFN 
    IUI #2 - May '16 - BFN
    IVF Fresh Xfer #1 (1 blastocyst) - Sept '16 - BFN
    FET #2 - 11/8/16 (2 blastocysts) - Beta on 11/18
    4 more blastocysts on ice
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  • Gallagher1492Gallagher1492 member
    edited July 2016
    **Removed for TOU violation**
  • Kp214Kp214 member
    @wifeinraleigh28 thanks for the chart!  Love it!
    Me:32 DH:36
    Me: DOR, poor egg quality, MTHFR
    DH: MFI
    TTC since 3/2014
    2015: 3 IUI's-BFN
    12/2015: 1st IVF cycle-(9 follicles retrieved, 5 mature, 3 fertilized w/ICSI, transferred 1 excellent and 1 good embryo on day 3)-chemical pregnancy
    3/2016: 2nd IVF cycle- canceled (3 follicles retrieved, 3 mature, all fertilized w/ICSI, 1 fragmented, 2 arrested) 
    3/2016: RE suggested donor eggs- taking an ivf break and to supplement 
    9/2016: 3rd ivf cycle-cancelled due to early ovulation
    Oct./Nov 2016: 4th ivf cycle- EPP-AFC:5, retrieved 10, 10 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 6 blastocysts biopsied and frozen. 3 CCS normal embryos
    1/9/17: transferred 1 embryo-BFP 1/16
    1/18/17: beta #1-104
    1/20/17: beta #2-174
    2/2/17: first u/s, heartbeat of 107 at 6w1d
    7/20/17: baby boy born at 30+3 via emergency c-section 


  • Wow I don't check this site too often because to be honest I never get responses or this much action on posts lol I will start checking everyday. I'm usually on the wte app. Anyway awesome job in the chart! I have alot of reading to catch up on!


    Update*** I just had my baseline ultrasound yesterday and all is good to go. I stop bc tomorrow!!!!! I hate bc!!!! Then I start patches EOD after AF shows! I hope you ALL are doing well!

    LOVE THE CHART!
    Me  Hydrosalpinx(36) & DH 0% morphology (37)
    Jan 2007- started TTC ( temp everyday and opk and clomid used 12 cycles)
    Oct 2010- Natural BFP after 22 months TTC ( NO MEDS USED)
    Feb 2011- Still birth @ 16 weeks 
    May 2011- Myomectomy to remove grapefruit size fibroid
    Jan 2015- Essure to block hydrosalpinx
    April 2015 - 1st IUI  - BFN
    May 2015 - 2nd IUI - BFN
    Aug 2015 - IVF ER: BCP, lupron, Menopur, Bravelle, HCG (Trigger Shot) 12 eggs retrieved, 8  mature, 7 fertilized, 3 to blast, 2 passed pgs ( BOYS)
    Sept 2015 - FET transferred 2 embryos passed PGS (BOYS)- BFN ( NO FROSTIES left )
    Dec 2015- ICH Brain hemorrhage
    April 2016- Start Birth Control Got cleared for IVF/ diagnosed with MTHFR gene mutation/ HUBBY HAS ABOVE NORMAL MORPH/COUNT/MOTILITY
    May 2016- Start meds for ER 
    May 1- Start Lupron for long lupron protocol
    May 13- Started Stims 300 follistim,75 menopur, 10 lupron stimmed for  10 days
    May 24-  16 eggs retrieved,  12 mature eggs, 8 fertilized, 5 to blast. qty 2 day 6 AA blast. qty 3 7 day blast grades AA and AB.
    Have 3 NORMAL PGS TESTED GIRLS. 1 "INCONCLUSIVE" embryo still good for use.
    7/8- Started AF and Estraidol patches
    8/2- FET scheduled ( HUBBY BDAY!!!) and my clinic automatically uses EMBRYO GLUE!
    8/2- Transferred 1 6AA pgs tested girl
    8/15 - Beta #1 137 I AM PREGNANT!!!! EDD 4/20/17
    8/17- Beta #2 269 
    9/1- MISCARRIAGE. Baby stopped growing at 5 weeks 3 days. 
    10/19- Have Baseline for IVF#3. Fresh transfer.
    10/21- Start stims 300 Follistim 150 Menopur and Ganirelix 
    11/2/16-ER 43 eggs retrieved. 15 mature. 9 Fertilized. All 9 still growing but 4 are leading and are 8 cell day 3 grade AA.
    11/7/16- Fresh transfer of 1 embryo
  • Kp214Kp214 member
    @shauna43 how exciting to get started!  Good luck!
    Me:32 DH:36
    Me: DOR, poor egg quality, MTHFR
    DH: MFI
    TTC since 3/2014
    2015: 3 IUI's-BFN
    12/2015: 1st IVF cycle-(9 follicles retrieved, 5 mature, 3 fertilized w/ICSI, transferred 1 excellent and 1 good embryo on day 3)-chemical pregnancy
    3/2016: 2nd IVF cycle- canceled (3 follicles retrieved, 3 mature, all fertilized w/ICSI, 1 fragmented, 2 arrested) 
    3/2016: RE suggested donor eggs- taking an ivf break and to supplement 
    9/2016: 3rd ivf cycle-cancelled due to early ovulation
    Oct./Nov 2016: 4th ivf cycle- EPP-AFC:5, retrieved 10, 10 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 6 blastocysts biopsied and frozen. 3 CCS normal embryos
    1/9/17: transferred 1 embryo-BFP 1/16
    1/18/17: beta #1-104
    1/20/17: beta #2-174
    2/2/17: first u/s, heartbeat of 107 at 6w1d
    7/20/17: baby boy born at 30+3 via emergency c-section 


  • @kp214 thanks :) how are you? Any update?
    Me  Hydrosalpinx(36) & DH 0% morphology (37)
    Jan 2007- started TTC ( temp everyday and opk and clomid used 12 cycles)
    Oct 2010- Natural BFP after 22 months TTC ( NO MEDS USED)
    Feb 2011- Still birth @ 16 weeks 
    May 2011- Myomectomy to remove grapefruit size fibroid
    Jan 2015- Essure to block hydrosalpinx
    April 2015 - 1st IUI  - BFN
    May 2015 - 2nd IUI - BFN
    Aug 2015 - IVF ER: BCP, lupron, Menopur, Bravelle, HCG (Trigger Shot) 12 eggs retrieved, 8  mature, 7 fertilized, 3 to blast, 2 passed pgs ( BOYS)
    Sept 2015 - FET transferred 2 embryos passed PGS (BOYS)- BFN ( NO FROSTIES left )
    Dec 2015- ICH Brain hemorrhage
    April 2016- Start Birth Control Got cleared for IVF/ diagnosed with MTHFR gene mutation/ HUBBY HAS ABOVE NORMAL MORPH/COUNT/MOTILITY
    May 2016- Start meds for ER 
    May 1- Start Lupron for long lupron protocol
    May 13- Started Stims 300 follistim,75 menopur, 10 lupron stimmed for  10 days
    May 24-  16 eggs retrieved,  12 mature eggs, 8 fertilized, 5 to blast. qty 2 day 6 AA blast. qty 3 7 day blast grades AA and AB.
    Have 3 NORMAL PGS TESTED GIRLS. 1 "INCONCLUSIVE" embryo still good for use.
    7/8- Started AF and Estraidol patches
    8/2- FET scheduled ( HUBBY BDAY!!!) and my clinic automatically uses EMBRYO GLUE!
    8/2- Transferred 1 6AA pgs tested girl
    8/15 - Beta #1 137 I AM PREGNANT!!!! EDD 4/20/17
    8/17- Beta #2 269 
    9/1- MISCARRIAGE. Baby stopped growing at 5 weeks 3 days. 
    10/19- Have Baseline for IVF#3. Fresh transfer.
    10/21- Start stims 300 Follistim 150 Menopur and Ganirelix 
    11/2/16-ER 43 eggs retrieved. 15 mature. 9 Fertilized. All 9 still growing but 4 are leading and are 8 cell day 3 grade AA.
    11/7/16- Fresh transfer of 1 embryo
  • @Monica54321 SO glad your 10 week wait is nearing it's end!!  FX you can get started with your cycle soon!!!

    @shauna43 I know, isn't it great that we're such an active bunch?  Yay for you being able to move forward!
    ***BFP & Child Warning***

    Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
    IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
    IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
    FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
    FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
    FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
  • Question for ladies who have taken provera: I'm on day 8 and started what I would call between spotting and AF. Anyone ever had this? I've never had spotting on it before.

    **Warning - Child Mentioned**

    Me: 33, DH: 39   Unexplained Infertility

    4 IUIs (chlomid) in 2013 which resulted in DS born in April 2014

    TTC #2 since August 2015

    5 rounds of IUIs (1 chlomid: resistent, 1 femara, 3 gonal f) = all BFN

    ER March 9: 26 eggs retrieved, 19 mature and 17 fertilized, 8 made it to genetic testing, 4 normal!

    FET #1 5/31 = BFN

    FET#2 7/26 = BFP!

    BabyFruit Ticker

  • Slightly off topic, but what's a TOU violation?
    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.


  • @wifeinraleigh28 Thank you for putting that chart together! im super excoted for my last bc pill TOMORROW. Any update for you?
    Me  Hydrosalpinx(36) & DH 0% morphology (37)
    Jan 2007- started TTC ( temp everyday and opk and clomid used 12 cycles)
    Oct 2010- Natural BFP after 22 months TTC ( NO MEDS USED)
    Feb 2011- Still birth @ 16 weeks 
    May 2011- Myomectomy to remove grapefruit size fibroid
    Jan 2015- Essure to block hydrosalpinx
    April 2015 - 1st IUI  - BFN
    May 2015 - 2nd IUI - BFN
    Aug 2015 - IVF ER: BCP, lupron, Menopur, Bravelle, HCG (Trigger Shot) 12 eggs retrieved, 8  mature, 7 fertilized, 3 to blast, 2 passed pgs ( BOYS)
    Sept 2015 - FET transferred 2 embryos passed PGS (BOYS)- BFN ( NO FROSTIES left )
    Dec 2015- ICH Brain hemorrhage
    April 2016- Start Birth Control Got cleared for IVF/ diagnosed with MTHFR gene mutation/ HUBBY HAS ABOVE NORMAL MORPH/COUNT/MOTILITY
    May 2016- Start meds for ER 
    May 1- Start Lupron for long lupron protocol
    May 13- Started Stims 300 follistim,75 menopur, 10 lupron stimmed for  10 days
    May 24-  16 eggs retrieved,  12 mature eggs, 8 fertilized, 5 to blast. qty 2 day 6 AA blast. qty 3 7 day blast grades AA and AB.
    Have 3 NORMAL PGS TESTED GIRLS. 1 "INCONCLUSIVE" embryo still good for use.
    7/8- Started AF and Estraidol patches
    8/2- FET scheduled ( HUBBY BDAY!!!) and my clinic automatically uses EMBRYO GLUE!
    8/2- Transferred 1 6AA pgs tested girl
    8/15 - Beta #1 137 I AM PREGNANT!!!! EDD 4/20/17
    8/17- Beta #2 269 
    9/1- MISCARRIAGE. Baby stopped growing at 5 weeks 3 days. 
    10/19- Have Baseline for IVF#3. Fresh transfer.
    10/21- Start stims 300 Follistim 150 Menopur and Ganirelix 
    11/2/16-ER 43 eggs retrieved. 15 mature. 9 Fertilized. All 9 still growing but 4 are leading and are 8 cell day 3 grade AA.
    11/7/16- Fresh transfer of 1 embryo
  • lol @kristenCas was wondering same thing 
    Me  Hydrosalpinx(36) & DH 0% morphology (37)
    Jan 2007- started TTC ( temp everyday and opk and clomid used 12 cycles)
    Oct 2010- Natural BFP after 22 months TTC ( NO MEDS USED)
    Feb 2011- Still birth @ 16 weeks 
    May 2011- Myomectomy to remove grapefruit size fibroid
    Jan 2015- Essure to block hydrosalpinx
    April 2015 - 1st IUI  - BFN
    May 2015 - 2nd IUI - BFN
    Aug 2015 - IVF ER: BCP, lupron, Menopur, Bravelle, HCG (Trigger Shot) 12 eggs retrieved, 8  mature, 7 fertilized, 3 to blast, 2 passed pgs ( BOYS)
    Sept 2015 - FET transferred 2 embryos passed PGS (BOYS)- BFN ( NO FROSTIES left )
    Dec 2015- ICH Brain hemorrhage
    April 2016- Start Birth Control Got cleared for IVF/ diagnosed with MTHFR gene mutation/ HUBBY HAS ABOVE NORMAL MORPH/COUNT/MOTILITY
    May 2016- Start meds for ER 
    May 1- Start Lupron for long lupron protocol
    May 13- Started Stims 300 follistim,75 menopur, 10 lupron stimmed for  10 days
    May 24-  16 eggs retrieved,  12 mature eggs, 8 fertilized, 5 to blast. qty 2 day 6 AA blast. qty 3 7 day blast grades AA and AB.
    Have 3 NORMAL PGS TESTED GIRLS. 1 "INCONCLUSIVE" embryo still good for use.
    7/8- Started AF and Estraidol patches
    8/2- FET scheduled ( HUBBY BDAY!!!) and my clinic automatically uses EMBRYO GLUE!
    8/2- Transferred 1 6AA pgs tested girl
    8/15 - Beta #1 137 I AM PREGNANT!!!! EDD 4/20/17
    8/17- Beta #2 269 
    9/1- MISCARRIAGE. Baby stopped growing at 5 weeks 3 days. 
    10/19- Have Baseline for IVF#3. Fresh transfer.
    10/21- Start stims 300 Follistim 150 Menopur and Ganirelix 
    11/2/16-ER 43 eggs retrieved. 15 mature. 9 Fertilized. All 9 still growing but 4 are leading and are 8 cell day 3 grade AA.
    11/7/16- Fresh transfer of 1 embryo
  • Kp214Kp214 member
    @shauna43 we are on a break.  I'm taking supplements and also waiting on insurance to cover some of the meds to kick in starting in August.  we plan to do a September cycle.  I suppose I should call the re about what they want me to do when.  
    Me:32 DH:36
    Me: DOR, poor egg quality, MTHFR
    DH: MFI
    TTC since 3/2014
    2015: 3 IUI's-BFN
    12/2015: 1st IVF cycle-(9 follicles retrieved, 5 mature, 3 fertilized w/ICSI, transferred 1 excellent and 1 good embryo on day 3)-chemical pregnancy
    3/2016: 2nd IVF cycle- canceled (3 follicles retrieved, 3 mature, all fertilized w/ICSI, 1 fragmented, 2 arrested) 
    3/2016: RE suggested donor eggs- taking an ivf break and to supplement 
    9/2016: 3rd ivf cycle-cancelled due to early ovulation
    Oct./Nov 2016: 4th ivf cycle- EPP-AFC:5, retrieved 10, 10 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 6 blastocysts biopsied and frozen. 3 CCS normal embryos
    1/9/17: transferred 1 embryo-BFP 1/16
    1/18/17: beta #1-104
    1/20/17: beta #2-174
    2/2/17: first u/s, heartbeat of 107 at 6w1d
    7/20/17: baby boy born at 30+3 via emergency c-section 


  • I think TOU = terms of use... but not sure.

    I'm going to a 4th of July party this evening where there's going to be tons of kids, ages 1 mo to 4 yrs.... bring on the booze (for me... not them...  :D )
    Me (31) & DH (31) - married 2008; TTC since 2013
    SA = normal; HSG = clear; history of DVT/PE
    Diagnosed with unexplained infertility
    IUI #1- April '16 - BFN 
    IUI #2 - May '16 - BFN
    IVF Fresh Xfer #1 (1 blastocyst) - Sept '16 - BFN
    FET #2 - 11/8/16 (2 blastocysts) - Beta on 11/18
    4 more blastocysts on ice
  • @shauna43  Yay for taking your last BCP today!  No update for me right now, just waiting for my baseline which will be Thursday, and that will also be the day I take my last BCP! :)
    ***BFP & Child Warning***

    Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
    IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
    IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
    FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
    FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
    FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
  • stranzmstranzm member
    edited July 2016
    @OCfortythree - I turn 38 next week.  No problem about asking :)  It can be depressing to look at the RE chart stats on age, but everyone's body is different!

    @sleepyrn - Best of luck on the weight loss.  These protocols make a bunch of us gain weight, so I can imagine its extra challenging to try to lose it while on some of the meds.

    @Monica54321 - That is ridiculous timing!  I hope you happy with your clinic and that the length of time represents how good they are (and therefore, how busy!)

    AFM: I *may* get bumped to the September cycle.  Good thing @wifeinraleigh28  had me change the title!  I guess my husband's numbers were quite a bit down and morphology worse than his last SA.  They said we can still be successful.  The RE requested he take Fertilaid and they'll decide if they are moving us or not.  They requested all of the labs from my husband's urologist from the past 2 months.  I'm just going with the flow at this point ... what can you do.  I'll move it they think it will increase our chances.  Anyone else have any experience with Fertilaid?


  • @stranzm I'm sorry the numbers are down... do you mind sharing with me why that would make a difference with IVF?  We are doing IVF because of low sperm count, so hearing that you might be delayed because they want to increase the numbers is kind of alarming to me.  I was under the impression that as long as you have SOME sperm you can still do IVF!
    ***BFP & Child Warning***

    Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
    IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
    IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
    FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
    FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
    FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
  • @wifeinraleigh28 - You are right.  That is why my OB/GYN always asks me about birth control...she says it only takes one.  I've told her that if I get pregnant on my own - great, its the miracle child we are supposed to have.  His motility numbers are down as well, not just the sperm count.  Please don't be alarmed!!  We had a bad month of May...and my husband had issues with the tubes that carry the sperm, etc.  We *think* it was an infection caused by the Hand, Foot, and Mouth virus.  My husband and I got it, which is very abnormal.  I wouldn't wish it on anyone!  Anyway, we may just need another month to see more recovery.  The urologist told us to go forward, the RE is the one who may want to delay.  I think it because they want the very best chance for us...I've been very clear this is my last fresh cycle.
  • 20T20T member
    @LeFemmeViolette I just finished the exact same shots, cheers! 
  • @LeFemmeViolette & @T02 - Shots shots shots! 
    Me (31) & DH (31) - married 2008; TTC since 2013
    SA = normal; HSG = clear; history of DVT/PE
    Diagnosed with unexplained infertility
    IUI #1- April '16 - BFN 
    IUI #2 - May '16 - BFN
    IVF Fresh Xfer #1 (1 blastocyst) - Sept '16 - BFN
    FET #2 - 11/8/16 (2 blastocysts) - Beta on 11/18
    4 more blastocysts on ice
  • @wifeinraleigh28 - Wahoo, that is exciting!  I was also sporting some patriotic leggings yesterday :p


    Me (31) & DH (31) - married 2008; TTC since 2013
    SA = normal; HSG = clear; history of DVT/PE
    Diagnosed with unexplained infertility
    IUI #1- April '16 - BFN 
    IUI #2 - May '16 - BFN
    IVF Fresh Xfer #1 (1 blastocyst) - Sept '16 - BFN
    FET #2 - 11/8/16 (2 blastocysts) - Beta on 11/18
    4 more blastocysts on ice
  • @wifeinraleigh28 and @Monica54321 I love the patriotic leggings! And that is very exciting @wifeinraleigh28!

    I got required blood work done this morning for further testing, had my transfer trial, and hysteroscopy (Ow!) which was required by my insurance. They also took a sample of my tissue (also ow!). The doctor said my uterus looked perfect, but he did have to break through some scar tissue. He didn't say much about it, other than it should be fine and he wasn't sure why it would be there. I wonder if that could be a reason for not getting pregnant? 
  • Hey all! I'll be lurking over here. I had my ER on June 23rd and did PGS so looking more and more like an August transfer. I just learned my doctor is going on vacation the last couple weeks in July, so hopefully my PGS results are back in time before that. They snuck me in on the schedule 2 days short of the 3 weeks they require from egg retrievel to hopefully have the results back in time before she left so we can develop a plan for transfer (pending we have any normal embryos). 
  • @Monica54321 Love your leggings!  None of the lularoe consultants I buy from had those or I might have snagged those too.  I think I have over 20 pairs of leggings at this point, I'm obsessed!

    Hey @BornReady, I've added you to our August/September list!  Here's hoping you've got normal embryos!

    @Stars2016 Hopefully the scar tissue won't be an issue.  I think that can be a pretty common thing.
    ***BFP & Child Warning***

    Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
    IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
    IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
    FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
    FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
    FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
  • Hi everyone! I'm officially on the August ER/ET list, fx my stimming goes well. I'm starting Estrace and Testosterone tonight, Ganirelix 21st -27th, then start Follistim and Menopur, adding in more Ganirelix towards the end. My RE is calling it the San Diego protocol. ER and ET hopefully some time the week of August 8th (my 41st is the 7th). Has anyone had a similar protocol?

    @Stars2016 i have a lot of scar tissue too. It's not a problem,they just note it for the transfer. My RE did say that she might, put a 'stitch' in my cervix during the ER to make the ET easier.

    I recognize a lot of you from the other boards. Glad to be back on the path with you.
    @wifeinraleigh28 love love love your list! Also, loved all the patriotic leggings, I went with flag boat shoes this year :)
    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.


  • I hope everyone had a great 4th! @wifeinraleigh28 and @Monica54321, I LOVE the leggings.

    @wifeinraleigh28, good luck this week!

    @stranzm, sorry DH's numbers are down. I'm curious to see what my DH's numbers will be, since he's been taking supplements.

    @LaFemmeViolette & @20T, I was almost late to fireworks because I had to do my shots. I was the designated driver so everyone was waiting for me, LOL. 

    AFM - started the Gonal-F pen on Friday - was totally confused about the dosage and had to call the 24 hour nurse line at 9:30pm. I added Menopur to the mix on Sunday night and that stung a bit. I'm glad I only have to take it for a week (hopefully). My ultrasound is on Saturday morning and if everything looks good, trigger shot should be around the 12th. My Ob/GYN wants me to have a mammogram before we move forward with everything and that's also on Saturday morning, right after my ultrasound (I've never had one before). I think I'll need to have a glass of wine after all of that!

    Blessings to all this week!
    History:
    Married: 12/4/15
    Me: 43 DH:43
    Me: FSH levels all over the place, pre-menopausal
    Him: Low count & motility
    Meds start - Lupron until 6/23, Cetrotide started 6/24, Gonal-F starts 7/1
    First ultrasound 6/24 shows 8 follicles with some possibly hiding
    Egg Retrieval - Between 7/9-7/22
    IVF #1 canceled due to poor response - 7/12
    Figuring out next steps
  • Kp214Kp214 member
    Good luck everyone!  It's exciting to get started on the cycle.
    Me:32 DH:36
    Me: DOR, poor egg quality, MTHFR
    DH: MFI
    TTC since 3/2014
    2015: 3 IUI's-BFN
    12/2015: 1st IVF cycle-(9 follicles retrieved, 5 mature, 3 fertilized w/ICSI, transferred 1 excellent and 1 good embryo on day 3)-chemical pregnancy
    3/2016: 2nd IVF cycle- canceled (3 follicles retrieved, 3 mature, all fertilized w/ICSI, 1 fragmented, 2 arrested) 
    3/2016: RE suggested donor eggs- taking an ivf break and to supplement 
    9/2016: 3rd ivf cycle-cancelled due to early ovulation
    Oct./Nov 2016: 4th ivf cycle- EPP-AFC:5, retrieved 10, 10 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 6 blastocysts biopsied and frozen. 3 CCS normal embryos
    1/9/17: transferred 1 embryo-BFP 1/16
    1/18/17: beta #1-104
    1/20/17: beta #2-174
    2/2/17: first u/s, heartbeat of 107 at 6w1d
    7/20/17: baby boy born at 30+3 via emergency c-section 


  • @shauna43 FET buddies!  I also stopped birth control pills on 7/3.  I'm currently taking 10 units of lupron each night.  I'm waiting on PGD/PGS results to come back so transfer will be contingent on that but I'm hopeful I'll be able to keep my August 2nd date.  Sending good thoughts your way!

    And happy thoughts to all the ladies gearing up to start their cycles!
    Me:27 DH:28
    Married in August 2013 <3
    IVF w/PGD to rule out a genetic disorder
    First IVF cycle: ER 6/20/16 (42 eggs retrieved, 31 mature, 27 fertilized with ICSI, 9 frozen and biopsied)
    Results: 3 embies passed both PGD & PGS testing (2 boys and a girl :)).
    FET on 8/2/16, transferred our girl embryo. 
    Beta on 8/11: 124!!  Second Beta on 8/15: 1,117.  First ultrasound (7 weeks) scheduled for 8/30.
  • SanBLSanBL member
    Hi everyone!! I'd like to join you. I will have my first FET between August 15 and 18! Starting BCP today.

    We're getting closer!!

    Thanks @wifeinraleigh28 for the spreadsheet!! I love it!!
  • Well, we're on day 3 of my fertility cocktail of menopur/follistim. So far, no major side effects other than a little bit of fatigue. I can still function during the day- I'd just prefer to be napping. :smile:

    Has anyone else experienced this or other side effects while stimming for retrieval?
    Me: 32, Hubs: 36
    Married: September 2013
    TTC since April 2014, Dx: MFI
    DH started Clomid Oct 2015
    April-June 2016- 3 IUIs: All BFN
    July 2016- IVF #1: 16 eggs ->1 PGS-normal embryo
    Sept 2016- single FET #1: BFN
    Nov 2016- IVF #2 16 eggs -> 3 PGS-normal embryos
    Jan 2017- single FET #2: BFN
    Feb 2017- endometrial scratch
    March 2017- FET #3 (double transfer): BFP!
       Beta #1: 386 (9dp5dt), Beta #2: 1,960 (12dp5dt)
       Pregnant with: Triplets Twins Singleton
       It's a GIRL! :)
       EDD: November 16, 2017
       Dx w/ preeclampsia: Updated delivery date: 10/4/17
    <3 Hazel Summerlyn <3
    Find me on the IG

    BabyFruit Ticker
  • 20T20T member
    @LeFemmeViolette I'm on Follistim & Menopur too (today is day 8)! I'm with you on the fatigue and I've found that if I'm not constantly hydrating I get a low-level headache that lingers. The longer I'm on them, the heavier my lower belly feels but it's been surprisingly manageable (although I guess I shouldn't count my chickens just yet as it's not over!). 
  • Welcome, @AugustAng - I hope you get good news about some embies. I'll be in the same boat a couple weeks from now, with a Sept FET (IF we have anything to freeze).

    @LaFemmeviolette - I'm on Gonal-F and Menopur but I think Gonal-F is the same as Follistim. I've been tired and have had some cramping. Thankfully, the headaches haven't hit me (knock on wood). I have been drinking lots of coconut water, which has some additional vitamins. The only other thing I've had are some stomach issues - but not sure if that's from the injectables or the Estradiol suppositories (or something I ate??). I hope your side effects continue to be limited!
    History:
    Married: 12/4/15
    Me: 43 DH:43
    Me: FSH levels all over the place, pre-menopausal
    Him: Low count & motility
    Meds start - Lupron until 6/23, Cetrotide started 6/24, Gonal-F starts 7/1
    First ultrasound 6/24 shows 8 follicles with some possibly hiding
    Egg Retrieval - Between 7/9-7/22
    IVF #1 canceled due to poor response - 7/12
    Figuring out next steps
  • SanBLSanBL member
    Yes, I had my ER in May, we froze all because my estrogen and progesterol levels were too high. We have 9 frozen embabies, we will transfer 2 perfect ones! FX
  • Nice to see that everyone here is moving along! 

    Looks like I'll be transferring earlier than we thought (July 26).  My uterine biopsy was negative for infection and I ended up getting AF on day 8 of provera (totally unexpected!).  Can I still hang out here with you guys since the June/July group is crazy big?!

    **Warning - Child Mentioned**

    Me: 33, DH: 39   Unexplained Infertility

    4 IUIs (chlomid) in 2013 which resulted in DS born in April 2014

    TTC #2 since August 2015

    5 rounds of IUIs (1 chlomid: resistent, 1 femara, 3 gonal f) = all BFN

    ER March 9: 26 eggs retrieved, 19 mature and 17 fertilized, 8 made it to genetic testing, 4 normal!

    FET #1 5/31 = BFN

    FET#2 7/26 = BFP!

    BabyFruit Ticker

  • @Rachnan welcome.  Your beta will be in August so that's close enough.  A few of us are from the June/July group too.  :)

    me:41 dh:42
    me:PCOS, blocked left fallopian tube, hyperprolactinemia  (dh's swimmers are perfect/normal)
    Tried 3 rounds of clomid with Ovidrel trigger (BFNs)
    May/June 2016 IVF   6/1 ER 7 eggs retrieved, 7 fertilized via ICSI  6 embryos made it to blasts.
    6/6 2 AA embryos transfered, 4 BBs frozen
    Beta 6/18  -- BFN
    FET #1 August 22 BFN
    Dec 2016/Jan 2017 Round 2 was a bust. 6 eggs, Only 1 embryo made it, no transfer
    FET #2 cancelled 10/17 due to uterine polyps. Postponed until 9/2018 due to hip replacement.

    FET #3 9/11/18 Uterine scratch and antihistamine protocol/lovenox done this time. 2 AA hatching blasts put in.  BFP 9/20/18!! 

  • I'll be joining this group. I started on Lupron on July 4th and will add on Gonal F and Menopur on 7/15 with hopes of ER on 7/27. Then we will do PGS testing and continue with a FET at the end of September. Seems like a long ways off.  
  • Day 4 on follistim/menopur and I'm still pretty tired, but now I also woke up with a headache this morning. It's not too bad if I am stationary, but if I stand up or bend down or anything it starts throbbing.

    Is it ok to take advil? I've read some things about how advil can accidentally make you ovulate early or something. Would tylenol be ok?
    Me: 32, Hubs: 36
    Married: September 2013
    TTC since April 2014, Dx: MFI
    DH started Clomid Oct 2015
    April-June 2016- 3 IUIs: All BFN
    July 2016- IVF #1: 16 eggs ->1 PGS-normal embryo
    Sept 2016- single FET #1: BFN
    Nov 2016- IVF #2 16 eggs -> 3 PGS-normal embryos
    Jan 2017- single FET #2: BFN
    Feb 2017- endometrial scratch
    March 2017- FET #3 (double transfer): BFP!
       Beta #1: 386 (9dp5dt), Beta #2: 1,960 (12dp5dt)
       Pregnant with: Triplets Twins Singleton
       It's a GIRL! :)
       EDD: November 16, 2017
       Dx w/ preeclampsia: Updated delivery date: 10/4/17
    <3 Hazel Summerlyn <3
    Find me on the IG

    BabyFruit Ticker
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