Hi ladies! I thought I'd start this thread for anyone planning a FET in October. This will be my third attempt at FET, my first two were cancelled due to thin lining and just recently ovulation. I'll be doing a Lupron FET protocol this time around. Starting Lupron injections tomorrow! Let's do a little intro to get to know one another better
Re: October FET buddies
We were supposed to have a September FET but it was canceled due to cysts. After being on BCP for 3 weeks, the cysts are finally gone (yay!)
I will be starting Estradiol twice a day on Saturday. It will be upped to 3x a day and then I go in for a lining check on 9/29.
Since I have never gone through an FET before, I will be watching this thread closely!
DH & I both 34.
8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol
21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS
10/16: FET = BFN
12/16: Surprise natural BFP
Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey.
2/20: FET = BFN
4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
I have never done a FET, so I too will be seeking the advice of others who have gone through this!
DH & I both 34.
8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol
21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS
10/16: FET = BFN
12/16: Surprise natural BFP
Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey.
2/20: FET = BFN
4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
Me: 35 DH: 41, Married since 2009
TTC since June 2012
Aug. 2012: CP
2013 Several cycles of TI with Clomid = BFN
Feb. 2014: IUI = BFN
June 2014: IUI w/Clomid = BFN
Jul. 2014: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Apr. 2016: Consult to begin IVF
May 2016 TI w/Follistim and Ovidrel = BFN
Jul. 2016: BCPs, baby aspirin, Vitamin D, COQ10, DHEA, Gonal F, Menopur, Cetrotide, Novarel, Leuprolide Acetate: 21 eggs retrieved, (10 w/ ICSI, 11 w/conv. IVF) 13 fertilized
Jul. 2016: Endometrin, Fresh Transfer 2AB = CP
7 frozen
Oct. 2016: BCPs, baby aspirin, Estradiol, PIO, FET 4AA = CP
6 frozen
Nov. 2016: Hospitalized for small bowel obstruction
Mar. 2017: Diagnostic Laparoscopy = Twist found in intestine - part of small intestine, part of colon, and appendix removed, bowel resection - caused by Endometriosis
May 2017: 3.75 Lupron Depot
June 2017: FET postponed due to complex cysts in breasts
June 2017: Endometrial scratch
Jul. 2017: Baby aspirin, Estradiol, PIO, FET 4AA (lost 1 4AA in thaw) = CP
4 frozen
Sept. 2017: ERA testing
Oct. 2017: Breast cysts biopsied
Dec. 2017: FET
so i just tried my hand at google docs for the few that are already in here so if you ladies want to go update your info and others can add on
@rmarble23 that's great! I hate to say it but I only put one in for my first IVF which gave me my daughter but now going through all these troubles again I kind of wish I would've done two and been lucky enough to be blessed with twins. I would've been done and not have to go through all this again. It's so mentally challenging! I just have to keep my eye on the prize!
Also I am really sorry to hear about your chemical but excited that you will put in 2! Plenty more chances...
DH & I both 34.
8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol
21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS
10/16: FET = BFN
12/16: Surprise natural BFP
Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey.
2/20: FET = BFN
4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
I think we are going to transfer just one embryo. Although I have no right to be picky at this point, I just do not want twins. However you know if I ended up with them, I'd be grateful! I'm just not seeking it out. I figure we'll try one this time... If it doesn't work and we need to do another FET down the road, I'd be willing to try transferring two then. I look forward to hearing from everyone... This is my first FET, so I am a little nervous... But I've heard from several people that it's much easier than a fresh cycle as far as the meds go, so that will be nice.
Me: 35 DH: 41, Married since 2009
TTC since June 2012
Aug. 2012: CP
2013 Several cycles of TI with Clomid = BFN
Feb. 2014: IUI = BFN
June 2014: IUI w/Clomid = BFN
Jul. 2014: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Apr. 2016: Consult to begin IVF
May 2016 TI w/Follistim and Ovidrel = BFN
Jul. 2016: BCPs, baby aspirin, Vitamin D, COQ10, DHEA, Gonal F, Menopur, Cetrotide, Novarel, Leuprolide Acetate: 21 eggs retrieved, (10 w/ ICSI, 11 w/conv. IVF) 13 fertilized
Jul. 2016: Endometrin, Fresh Transfer 2AB = CP
7 frozen
Oct. 2016: BCPs, baby aspirin, Estradiol, PIO, FET 4AA = CP
6 frozen
Nov. 2016: Hospitalized for small bowel obstruction
Mar. 2017: Diagnostic Laparoscopy = Twist found in intestine - part of small intestine, part of colon, and appendix removed, bowel resection - caused by Endometriosis
May 2017: 3.75 Lupron Depot
June 2017: FET postponed due to complex cysts in breasts
June 2017: Endometrial scratch
Jul. 2017: Baby aspirin, Estradiol, PIO, FET 4AA (lost 1 4AA in thaw) = CP
4 frozen
Sept. 2017: ERA testing
Oct. 2017: Breast cysts biopsied
Dec. 2017: FET
I know that for this FET I have to take BCPs for about 3 weeks, then have a baseline US... Then I have to take Estrace/Estradiol. I will also have to take progesterone... For IVF I took the Endometrin suppositories. I had to take 3/day. Since I was off work at the time, it wasn't a big deal. But now that I'm working, I'm probably not going to do suppositories because they were a big pain... I was going to say "in the ass," but I may as well say in the vag! Lol. Initially I had a lot of trouble with it falling out... I found that if I laid down for at least 30 min after, that really helped. Well I can't be lying down at all at work, so that's out. I will prob do PIO injections, which I'm not looking forward to. But at least it's a one shot deal a day (no pun intended!) and I don't have to worry about whether or not it's coming out or if I'm getting enough of the intended dose. I'm sorry to hear that you had a hard time with the FET meds... But as miserable as I was for the IVF meds, I can't see how it could be worse than that haha.
Me: 35 DH: 41, Married since 2009
TTC since June 2012
Aug. 2012: CP
2013 Several cycles of TI with Clomid = BFN
Feb. 2014: IUI = BFN
June 2014: IUI w/Clomid = BFN
Jul. 2014: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Apr. 2016: Consult to begin IVF
May 2016 TI w/Follistim and Ovidrel = BFN
Jul. 2016: BCPs, baby aspirin, Vitamin D, COQ10, DHEA, Gonal F, Menopur, Cetrotide, Novarel, Leuprolide Acetate: 21 eggs retrieved, (10 w/ ICSI, 11 w/conv. IVF) 13 fertilized
Jul. 2016: Endometrin, Fresh Transfer 2AB = CP
7 frozen
Oct. 2016: BCPs, baby aspirin, Estradiol, PIO, FET 4AA = CP
6 frozen
Nov. 2016: Hospitalized for small bowel obstruction
Mar. 2017: Diagnostic Laparoscopy = Twist found in intestine - part of small intestine, part of colon, and appendix removed, bowel resection - caused by Endometriosis
May 2017: 3.75 Lupron Depot
June 2017: FET postponed due to complex cysts in breasts
June 2017: Endometrial scratch
Jul. 2017: Baby aspirin, Estradiol, PIO, FET 4AA (lost 1 4AA in thaw) = CP
4 frozen
Sept. 2017: ERA testing
Oct. 2017: Breast cysts biopsied
Dec. 2017: FET
I only have have to do vivelle patches leading up to the FET. Then I have doxy, medrol, and Crinone to add to the patches.
Its interesting to see all the different schools of thought on how many embryos to transfer. My clinic says that it doesn't increase your change for twins by transferring two. It only increases your odds of having a successful singleton.
TRIGGER WARNING!!
(We transferred two for our fresh cycle, but only had a singleton.)
AFM, well I didn't receive a call from my clinic today (as I was told I would yesterday when I called to report AF), so I took it upon myself to call and leave a message after work. My nurse almost immediately messaged me online to apologize and say she was run ragged because another nurse now no longer worked there. But I am to start my BCPs tomorrow and my tentative FET is 10/27... Just like you, @Mrs.BigCountry! I am getting nervous to start meds, etc. again, but I hope this will be the beginning of a positive journey this time.
Me: 35 DH: 41, Married since 2009
TTC since June 2012
Aug. 2012: CP
2013 Several cycles of TI with Clomid = BFN
Feb. 2014: IUI = BFN
June 2014: IUI w/Clomid = BFN
Jul. 2014: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Apr. 2016: Consult to begin IVF
May 2016 TI w/Follistim and Ovidrel = BFN
Jul. 2016: BCPs, baby aspirin, Vitamin D, COQ10, DHEA, Gonal F, Menopur, Cetrotide, Novarel, Leuprolide Acetate: 21 eggs retrieved, (10 w/ ICSI, 11 w/conv. IVF) 13 fertilized
Jul. 2016: Endometrin, Fresh Transfer 2AB = CP
7 frozen
Oct. 2016: BCPs, baby aspirin, Estradiol, PIO, FET 4AA = CP
6 frozen
Nov. 2016: Hospitalized for small bowel obstruction
Mar. 2017: Diagnostic Laparoscopy = Twist found in intestine - part of small intestine, part of colon, and appendix removed, bowel resection - caused by Endometriosis
May 2017: 3.75 Lupron Depot
June 2017: FET postponed due to complex cysts in breasts
June 2017: Endometrial scratch
Jul. 2017: Baby aspirin, Estradiol, PIO, FET 4AA (lost 1 4AA in thaw) = CP
4 frozen
Sept. 2017: ERA testing
Oct. 2017: Breast cysts biopsied
Dec. 2017: FET
About me: had a beautiful baby girl in 2013 naturally. After that had an ectopic pregnancy with tube removal in 2014 and proceeded to have a miscarriage and another ectopic on the other side earlier this year. All unexplained. So now it's only ivf for us. Hoping this works cause it's been a long and difficult journey! Good luck to everyone else!
Me: 35 DH: 41, Married since 2009
TTC since June 2012
Aug. 2012: CP
2013 Several cycles of TI with Clomid = BFN
Feb. 2014: IUI = BFN
June 2014: IUI w/Clomid = BFN
Jul. 2014: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Apr. 2016: Consult to begin IVF
May 2016 TI w/Follistim and Ovidrel = BFN
Jul. 2016: BCPs, baby aspirin, Vitamin D, COQ10, DHEA, Gonal F, Menopur, Cetrotide, Novarel, Leuprolide Acetate: 21 eggs retrieved, (10 w/ ICSI, 11 w/conv. IVF) 13 fertilized
Jul. 2016: Endometrin, Fresh Transfer 2AB = CP
7 frozen
Oct. 2016: BCPs, baby aspirin, Estradiol, PIO, FET 4AA = CP
6 frozen
Nov. 2016: Hospitalized for small bowel obstruction
Mar. 2017: Diagnostic Laparoscopy = Twist found in intestine - part of small intestine, part of colon, and appendix removed, bowel resection - caused by Endometriosis
May 2017: 3.75 Lupron Depot
June 2017: FET postponed due to complex cysts in breasts
June 2017: Endometrial scratch
Jul. 2017: Baby aspirin, Estradiol, PIO, FET 4AA (lost 1 4AA in thaw) = CP
4 frozen
Sept. 2017: ERA testing
Oct. 2017: Breast cysts biopsied
Dec. 2017: FET
@ltlavac I also dont have your info in the chart yet either if you would like to add
https://goo.gl/oCMUjv
I am excited to have a transfer buddy, @joneser1281!
Currently trying to work with the clinic, pharmacy, and my insurance to figure out the most cost effective way to get my Vivelle Dot patches.
My lupron side effects are still bad...but I am hoping they will get better this week or next. I don't remember any side effects for the patches?! What do I have to look forward to on that?
Question for you all - who knows about your FET? My mom and sister know that it's on the table, but they don't know we are actually scheduled. My BFF knows, but that's it! Hoping for a great Thanksgiving surprise!!
Me: 29 DH: 35
TTC since: 12/2013
Unexplained Infertility- arcuate uterus diagnosed 6/2016
MC: 12/25/2014
3 IUIs with Clomid- BFN- 2016
Fresh IVF cycle-BFN- 7/2016
PGS testing- 8/15/2016
FET- 10/3/16-BFP!!! Beta #1- 736 Beta #2 3,223 Beta #3 22,015
@tcolechia that's gotta be tough to have it cancelled, but now I see that your transfer is only about a week away... How exciting! I am happy our FET train is being set in motion soon... You're the engine! Haha. I feel like mine is light years away haha. Mrs.BigCountry and I will be bringing up the rear, haha. FX that your two stick! I can't say that I know much about lining. I didn't even know to ask about it until recently when my friend asked me about it and I've seen talks on the boards about it. My lining was 13 mm for my fresh transfer in July and I still had a CP. I guess that means the embryo was to blame? We didn't do any PGS testing, so I guess I'll have no clue what our chances are each time. Sigh!
So I've noticed that a few of you have mentioned Lupron... That is not part of my protocol... I am wondering why it is/isn't used? And what are the patches for? Haha, so much to learn!
@Mrs.BigCountry, a few people know about my FET. My mom and immediate family... My aunt (she is so kind, she's actually contributed a little financially to our IVF and FET)... My BFF... My work BFF... And one of my old and dear friends who has been through two fresh IVF cycles and one FET that finally worked! She's almost 7 months PG. She gives me hope! I think that's it. That kinda seems like a lot of people when I think about it... Because for the most part I feel like I don't tell anyone anything about this.
Me: 35 DH: 41, Married since 2009
TTC since June 2012
Aug. 2012: CP
2013 Several cycles of TI with Clomid = BFN
Feb. 2014: IUI = BFN
June 2014: IUI w/Clomid = BFN
Jul. 2014: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Apr. 2016: Consult to begin IVF
May 2016 TI w/Follistim and Ovidrel = BFN
Jul. 2016: BCPs, baby aspirin, Vitamin D, COQ10, DHEA, Gonal F, Menopur, Cetrotide, Novarel, Leuprolide Acetate: 21 eggs retrieved, (10 w/ ICSI, 11 w/conv. IVF) 13 fertilized
Jul. 2016: Endometrin, Fresh Transfer 2AB = CP
7 frozen
Oct. 2016: BCPs, baby aspirin, Estradiol, PIO, FET 4AA = CP
6 frozen
Nov. 2016: Hospitalized for small bowel obstruction
Mar. 2017: Diagnostic Laparoscopy = Twist found in intestine - part of small intestine, part of colon, and appendix removed, bowel resection - caused by Endometriosis
May 2017: 3.75 Lupron Depot
June 2017: FET postponed due to complex cysts in breasts
June 2017: Endometrial scratch
Jul. 2017: Baby aspirin, Estradiol, PIO, FET 4AA (lost 1 4AA in thaw) = CP
4 frozen
Sept. 2017: ERA testing
Oct. 2017: Breast cysts biopsied
Dec. 2017: FET
DH & I both 34.
8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol
21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS
10/16: FET = BFN
12/16: Surprise natural BFP
Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey.
2/20: FET = BFN
4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
Me: 29 DH: 35
TTC since: 12/2013
Unexplained Infertility- arcuate uterus diagnosed 6/2016
MC: 12/25/2014
3 IUIs with Clomid- BFN- 2016
Fresh IVF cycle-BFN- 7/2016
PGS testing- 8/15/2016
FET- 10/3/16-BFP!!! Beta #1- 736 Beta #2 3,223 Beta #3 22,015
how is everyone else doing??
My parents, sister and two close girlfriends plus a neighbor who struggles with IF know about my FET plans and my cancelled cycles. I'm pretty much an open book and I feel like the pressure is off somewhat since I have my daughter now. It doesn't make it easy but much easier than the first time around dealing with all the emotions of what if I don't have a baby. And if any of you are feeling that way, please know I know how you feel and am rooting for YOU! Don't give up!
I'm really hoping everyone progresses in the next few weeks and we have lots of new babies on the way come October! Night, gals!
Me: 29 DH: 35
TTC since: 12/2013
Unexplained Infertility- arcuate uterus diagnosed 6/2016
MC: 12/25/2014
3 IUIs with Clomid- BFN- 2016
Fresh IVF cycle-BFN- 7/2016
PGS testing- 8/15/2016
FET- 10/3/16-BFP!!! Beta #1- 736 Beta #2 3,223 Beta #3 22,015
So who will POAS and who waits until beta? I am a POASaholic. I already ordered 50 Wondfos. For my fresh cycle I started testing the day after trigger just so I could watch the trigger go out. I also tested AM and PM after transfer. I was a bit obsessive! Ha!
Also, is your transfer date considered your ovulation date for dating a pregnancy? For my fresh cycle they used my ER date as ovulation. Just wondering...
@Mrs.BigCountry PIO is thicker then Lupron. I used Lupron with my fresh cycle. I would think doing them in your hip would hurt because its a boney area.
With my last cycle I started to POAS 5dpt, but this time I am going to try to hold off because it usually gives me more anxiety testing daily. It's going to be hard not to use the tests that I already have, but I already told my husband to lock them up in the safe and don't tell me where the key is. It will be tempting, but I'm going to try my hardest this time to wait for my beta.
Me: 29 DH: 35
TTC since: 12/2013
Unexplained Infertility- arcuate uterus diagnosed 6/2016
MC: 12/25/2014
3 IUIs with Clomid- BFN- 2016
Fresh IVF cycle-BFN- 7/2016
PGS testing- 8/15/2016
FET- 10/3/16-BFP!!! Beta #1- 736 Beta #2 3,223 Beta #3 22,015
I want to make it as far as I can without testing at home but I also know I will be SO SO SO tempted.
DH & I both 34.
8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol
21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS
10/16: FET = BFN
12/16: Surprise natural BFP
Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey.
2/20: FET = BFN
4/20: Surprise COVID BFP