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Re: March IVF

  • @caseyw8784- Glad your med issues have resolved. The 26th will be here before you know it.
    Me: 31 DH: 31 Married: 8/2007
    MFI - Due to blockage
    IVF#1 Feb/Mar 2017 - ER: 14 Eggs, 13 Mature, 7 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#2 May 2017 - ER: 16 Eggs, 14 Mature, 5 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#3 July/Aug 2017 - ER: 15 Eggs, 13 Mature, 12 Fertilized, 6 Blastocyst, 5 PSG normal (3 Girls, 2 Boys)
    FET# 1 September 29,2017 1st Beta - 236 2nd Beta - 806 3rd Beta - 2932
    Due Date - 6/17/18 Father's Day!
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  • @casey8784 so exciting!! You're right behind me. I have my baseline tomorrow morning.
    Pregnancy Ticker
  • Great @caseyw8784
    Siggy Warning--------


    CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
    cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
    iUI #1- BFN
    IUI #2-BFN
    IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
  • @caseyw8784 - Ugh! That is so frustrating! I also think he should be able to say that he has a medical procedure scheduled or that his wife has a procedure and he needs to be available to help care for you afterward. I don't think you would need to give more details, but I'm sure your clinic could write you some type of letter that you have a scheduled medical procedure if they needed proof. They might make him make it up some other time though. Glad you're getting your meds tomorrow! Our cycles will be close, I have my baseline scan on the 24th!

    Me: 31 DH: 31

    Married: June 2012

    TTC: December 2015

    DX: MFI

    IVF #1: March 2017- 16R, 12F, 4 blasts, 2 PGS normal (3BB & 3CB)

    IVF #2: May 2017- 19R, 17F, 6 blasts, 1 PGS normal (5CC)

    FET#1: July 2017- BFP!

  • Hi everyone. I've kind of half posted and half lurked on this board for a while. After a long struggle with waiting,  I can now maybe start to see the end of the wait. If my USI is clear on 3/7 then I start my stimulation for IVF on 3/24. Is this my appropriate group? Or should I wait for April?
  • @PennStateCait. Welcome! I look forward to following your story

    @mmd1986 I think most ppl end up joining boards for at least 2 different months since The while IVF process is so drawn out. I think u should stay here then transition to the April board when the time comes

    AFM. I'm *patiently* waiting for my period so we can call our insurance and get the ball rolling on IVF. Just a few more days now.

    -Sugar
  • @bestofjoy I have no idea. Lots of women transfer at day 3 with no PGS and get pregnant.....so I tend not to worry, especially when my clinic has a success rate over 60% I trust they know what they're doing. 

    can i chime in on the "hallelujah meds arrived!" train?! After two days of USPS shenanigans (our meds came fro Israel - it's almost $2k less than US meds) I finally have a box filled with menopur, follistim, and ganirelix! So glad I'm a nurse.....can't imagine the added stress of med pens and mixing powder to injectables. Yikes! 
    Me: 39 SO: 36

    Dx: low progesterone, possible DOR - officially "unexplained"

    TTC#1 since November 2015
    9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
    10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
    1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
    March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017

    TTC #2 since July 2018
    May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
    Pregnancy Ticker
  • @PoeMasque 63% success rate at my clinic and I transferred 2 frozen 5 day blasts. So I'm not getting my hopes up. People can and do fall into the 37% here. And mixing meds is no fun! I know of a nurse who struggled. I recommend everyone watch the YouTube videos! Lol
    Siggy Warning--------


    CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
    cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
    iUI #1- BFN
    IUI #2-BFN
    IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
  • Welcome @PennStateCait @MMD1986 @SugarHead! March is starting to fill up!

    As for meds I'm hoping I'll be okay drawing them up and injecting them since I am the only one brave enough in my cat rescue to give vaccines to the little kittens. I figure if I can stab a kitten with a 25g needle I can stab myself with a 30g. Haha! @rainbowwishes5 I'm going to look up those Youtube videos. Can't hurt to watch!
    Me: 31 DH: 31 Married: 8/2007
    MFI - Due to blockage
    IVF#1 Feb/Mar 2017 - ER: 14 Eggs, 13 Mature, 7 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#2 May 2017 - ER: 16 Eggs, 14 Mature, 5 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#3 July/Aug 2017 - ER: 15 Eggs, 13 Mature, 12 Fertilized, 6 Blastocyst, 5 PSG normal (3 Girls, 2 Boys)
    FET# 1 September 29,2017 1st Beta - 236 2nd Beta - 806 3rd Beta - 2932
    Due Date - 6/17/18 Father's Day!
  • Hello everyone! I am cautiously joining in as I just got my date (3/7) to start stims for IVF #2! First round we ended up with 3 blasts and none were normal after PGS testing, so here we go again.

    I did antagonist protocol with lupron trigger, so the RE suggested using HCG this time, but overall I did well with my original protocol so we are sticking with it, but using HCG in case the lupron didn't mature my eggs properly (I had 21 follicles, but many were empty and they only retrieved 9 mature).

    Hoping success for everyone here! (*waves* hi @PennStateCait )


    TTC #1 - December 2015
    Me:31 H:31
    DX: MFI - 1% Morph 
    12/16 -IVF #1 - Antagonist Protocol w/ Lupron trigger
    ER - 11 retrieved- 9 mature - 7 fertilized - 3 sent for PGS on day 5 - No normals (1 XXX Embryo - may use in future)
    3/17 - IVF #2 - Antagonist Protocol w/ HCG trigger
    ER- 13 retrieved - 11 mature - 8 fertilized - 2 sent for PGS on day 5 -2 Normal
    FET #1 - 5/16/17 - BFP! - Beta #1 5/25 - 156 - Beta #2 5/30 - 2562 - Beta #3 6/1 - 5191!




  • Welcome @Zoey1019!
    Me: 31 DH: 31 Married: 8/2007
    MFI - Due to blockage
    IVF#1 Feb/Mar 2017 - ER: 14 Eggs, 13 Mature, 7 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#2 May 2017 - ER: 16 Eggs, 14 Mature, 5 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#3 July/Aug 2017 - ER: 15 Eggs, 13 Mature, 12 Fertilized, 6 Blastocyst, 5 PSG normal (3 Girls, 2 Boys)
    FET# 1 September 29,2017 1st Beta - 236 2nd Beta - 806 3rd Beta - 2932
    Due Date - 6/17/18 Father's Day!
  • @PoeMasque - yay for your meds arriving! mine should be delivered to my office sometime today...the UPS tracker says that it's on the truck for delivery, so...FX! I'm not looking forward to the shots though...I have a borderline phobia with needles (I've been telling DH for 5 years now that I would be starting the allergy shots so i won't suffer so much at our friends houses cause they ALL have dogs and cats...he's given up on me actually getting them now! :lol: )

    DH is a paramedic firefighter so he will be mostly doing the shots for me...hehe :smile:
  • caseyw8784caseyw8784 member
    edited February 2017
    ok, guys, my meds just arrived at my office! yay! :smile:

    got a little confused though, cause they included a list of meds and how they should be stored, and the lady on the phone had said that the gonal-f needs to be refrigerated, but on the list it said it could be in the fridge or at room temperature for up to 28 days. it also said that the cetrotide needs to be refrigerated? i have access to a small mini fridge here so i put the gonal-f pens and the cetrotide in there and kept the rest in the styrofoam box (which still had frozen packs in it) but now i'm unsure if I should also put the HCG and the menopur in the fridge?? 

    and omg, there was so much meds! :astonished:

    and they asked if i needed a sharps container and i said yes, and they still forgot to pack one in...grr! :wink:
  • @caseyw8784 - The menopur does not need to be refrigerated. I can not speak for the NCG or cetrotide since I do not have experience with them. I believe the gonal-f would be like my follistim which said I could keep it unrefrigerated for a month or in a fridge until the expiration date. I have mine in my fridge but thats the only med I needed to refrigerate. I hear you on there being a crazy amount of meds. Just think all of this is going in your body!!! Sucks they forgot the sharps container. You can usually buy them at local pharmacys if you want one or I think you can use a large soda bottle and keep them in there.
    Me: 31 DH: 31 Married: 8/2007
    MFI - Due to blockage
    IVF#1 Feb/Mar 2017 - ER: 14 Eggs, 13 Mature, 7 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#2 May 2017 - ER: 16 Eggs, 14 Mature, 5 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#3 July/Aug 2017 - ER: 15 Eggs, 13 Mature, 12 Fertilized, 6 Blastocyst, 5 PSG normal (3 Girls, 2 Boys)
    FET# 1 September 29,2017 1st Beta - 236 2nd Beta - 806 3rd Beta - 2932
    Due Date - 6/17/18 Father's Day!
  • I keep gonal-F refrigerated. It makes it last longer. This way if you have to do another cycle like me.... Well you may save some $$ centroid Aloso refrigerated. Sounds like antagonistic protocol?
    Siggy Warning--------


    CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
    cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
    iUI #1- BFN
    IUI #2-BFN
    IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
  • @rainbowwishes5 - i think it's an antagonstic protocol? will start off with 4-5 days of just gonal-f, then will add in menopur and cetrotide, and then will trigger with hcg. :smile:
  • @caseyw8784 autocorrect- iPhone isn't familiar w IF
    Siggy Warning--------


    CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
    cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
    iUI #1- BFN
    IUI #2-BFN
    IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
  • I keep everything refrigerated just in case.  

    Welcome to those new to the March board and FX for some spring BFP's!! 
    History and blog link in spoiler
    2016 - dx with super low ovarian reserve; failed cycle with clomid, failed IUI, 
    2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
    moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
    Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP!  baby boy born 8/22/18

    May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
    Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
    May 2020 FET; BFN
    July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
    Oct 2020 BFP! 

    Take a look at my blog


  • Forget about BFPs - let's have some winter 2017/2018 live births!
    Siggy Warning--------


    CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
    cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
    iUI #1- BFN
    IUI #2-BFN
    IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
  • @rainbowwishes5 - I second that!
    Me: 31 DH: 31 Married: 8/2007
    MFI - Due to blockage
    IVF#1 Feb/Mar 2017 - ER: 14 Eggs, 13 Mature, 7 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#2 May 2017 - ER: 16 Eggs, 14 Mature, 5 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#3 July/Aug 2017 - ER: 15 Eggs, 13 Mature, 12 Fertilized, 6 Blastocyst, 5 PSG normal (3 Girls, 2 Boys)
    FET# 1 September 29,2017 1st Beta - 236 2nd Beta - 806 3rd Beta - 2932
    Due Date - 6/17/18 Father's Day!
  • Mine are all refrigerated (Gonal F cetrotide & Ovidrel) except menopur - mine come from freedom pharmacy & they send them refrigerated.
  • PennStateCaitPennStateCait member
    edited February 2017
    Hi @Zoey1019!! Thanks for the warm welcome @SugarHead and @HottLemonade2886

    @caseyw8784 I'd go ahead and refrigerate the Gonal-F and that way if you have leftovers you can use them in a future cycle or donate them (my clinic accepts donations). I had to travel with my Gonal-F though so it was nice that it CAN be unrefrigerated, you just have to use it within 28 days then. Does that make sense?

    The only one (I believe) that CANNOT be refrigerated is Ganirelix. I think it makes it ineffective or less effective.

    Me: 28  DH: 28
    TTC #1 since Nov. 2015
    Dx: Both tubes blocked, PCOS, DOR, RPL
    IVF Cycle #1 Dec. 2016 - 11R·11M·5F - Transferred 2 - BFP - Miscarriage - 0 Embryos Left
    IVF Cycle #2 March 2017 - 5R·4M·3F - Transferred 1 -  BFP - Miscarriage - 0 Embryos Left
    Instagram: KateDoesIVF

  • My clinic told me that you can dispose of the needles in a hard plastic bottle with a lid- like a Gatorade bottle and then just throw it in your regular garbage. Apparently if you use a red sharps container you have to take it to the clinic for them to dispose it.

    Me: 31 DH: 31

    Married: June 2012

    TTC: December 2015

    DX: MFI

    IVF #1: March 2017- 16R, 12F, 4 blasts, 2 PGS normal (3BB & 3CB)

    IVF #2: May 2017- 19R, 17F, 6 blasts, 1 PGS normal (5CC)

    FET#1: July 2017- BFP!

  • famiylgrl86famiylgrl86 member
    edited February 2017
    So just heard back about my baseline. It's a GO! I start the meds tonight & go back for an ultrasound Wednesday morning. :smile:
    Pregnancy Ticker
  • @famiylgrl86 great!!

    afm- meds arrived and it's a doozy Bc it's a micro flare protocol. Anyone else doing micro flare?
    Siggy Warning--------


    CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
    cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
    iUI #1- BFN
    IUI #2-BFN
    IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
  • @rainbowwishes5 - I believe I am antagonist. How does that differ from your protocol? I thought I had a lot of meds so now I'm intrigued if you have even more. Micro makes me think there would be less.
    Me: 31 DH: 31 Married: 8/2007
    MFI - Due to blockage
    IVF#1 Feb/Mar 2017 - ER: 14 Eggs, 13 Mature, 7 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#2 May 2017 - ER: 16 Eggs, 14 Mature, 5 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#3 July/Aug 2017 - ER: 15 Eggs, 13 Mature, 12 Fertilized, 6 Blastocyst, 5 PSG normal (3 Girls, 2 Boys)
    FET# 1 September 29,2017 1st Beta - 236 2nd Beta - 806 3rd Beta - 2932
    Due Date - 6/17/18 Father's Day!
  • @HottLemonade2886 it's "micro" because they try to give you a bunch of meds in a short time to spike your follies is how I understand it? Anyway- I am a poor responder and got 8 eggs on antagonist and 2 blasts. So time for a change. It's 4 injections a day.
    Siggy Warning--------


    CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
    cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
    iUI #1- BFN
    IUI #2-BFN
    IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
  • So we had mock transfer today, RE said my anatomy was great for a smooth transfer. however, he said they were surprised at my "really low" antral count and will be doing a really aggressive protocol. I'm so ready to get started on stims and have it done with!! 

    my meds all say to store at 25C or lower and that they are good for 3 mos at this temp (room temp). The follistim says it can be refrigerated, but doesn't need to be if it's used within 3 mos. I have follistim, menopur (powder that you mix before use), and ganirelix 
    Me: 39 SO: 36

    Dx: low progesterone, possible DOR - officially "unexplained"

    TTC#1 since November 2015
    9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
    10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
    1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
    March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017

    TTC #2 since July 2018
    May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
    Pregnancy Ticker
  • @rainbowwishes5 - Ugh 4 a day does not sound like fun but FX it works well for you. You start stims on Sunday correct? How many days of stims are you estimating before ER?
    Me: 31 DH: 31 Married: 8/2007
    MFI - Due to blockage
    IVF#1 Feb/Mar 2017 - ER: 14 Eggs, 13 Mature, 7 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#2 May 2017 - ER: 16 Eggs, 14 Mature, 5 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#3 July/Aug 2017 - ER: 15 Eggs, 13 Mature, 12 Fertilized, 6 Blastocyst, 5 PSG normal (3 Girls, 2 Boys)
    FET# 1 September 29,2017 1st Beta - 236 2nd Beta - 806 3rd Beta - 2932
    Due Date - 6/17/18 Father's Day!
  • I'm expecting to be doing ivf in march! Estimated egg retrieval day is march 15. Just had my SHG test today and everything looks good, no polyps or fibroids! Starting injections Thursday and started BC last week...I'm so nervous because I don't know what to except with this being my first time doing ivf
  • @HottLemonade2886 actually stimming starting Wednesday after talking w my nurse and 11 days later (March 4) is the anticipated ER date based off my past performance lol. So like 9 days of meds? 1 shot AM and 3pm
    Siggy Warning--------


    CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
    cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
    iUI #1- BFN
    IUI #2-BFN
    IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
  • Hello Ladies! Hope everyone had a good weekend! Just had my baseline u/s appointment and everything looks good so I start stimming tonight.
    Me: 31 DH: 31 Married: 8/2007
    MFI - Due to blockage
    IVF#1 Feb/Mar 2017 - ER: 14 Eggs, 13 Mature, 7 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#2 May 2017 - ER: 16 Eggs, 14 Mature, 5 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#3 July/Aug 2017 - ER: 15 Eggs, 13 Mature, 12 Fertilized, 6 Blastocyst, 5 PSG normal (3 Girls, 2 Boys)
    FET# 1 September 29,2017 1st Beta - 236 2nd Beta - 806 3rd Beta - 2932
    Due Date - 6/17/18 Father's Day!
  • Great @HottLemonade2886!! Gl!
    Siggy Warning--------


    CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
    cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
    iUI #1- BFN
    IUI #2-BFN
    IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
  • mandasdmandasd member
    edited February 2017
    I'll join here - IVF#2.1 (due to a month of delays). AF arrived yesterday but I already had a baseline scheduled for 2/24. 
    Me: 37 / Hubs: 42
    TTC: April 2013
    DOR: AMH .3 - 1.31 (it varies); FSH: 5.1
    Clinic NMCSD
    IUI #1 July/Aug 2016
    IVF #1 Sep/Oct Microdose Lupron Protocol - IVF cancelled only 1 follicle
    IVF #2 Feb/Mar Antagonist protocol w/estrogen priming - 0 eggs retrieved (empty follicle syndrome) 
    Donor Egg Cycle as soon as we find a match
  • @mandasand - Welcome! I am doing antagonist protocol too.
    Me: 31 DH: 31 Married: 8/2007
    MFI - Due to blockage
    IVF#1 Feb/Mar 2017 - ER: 14 Eggs, 13 Mature, 7 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#2 May 2017 - ER: 16 Eggs, 14 Mature, 5 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#3 July/Aug 2017 - ER: 15 Eggs, 13 Mature, 12 Fertilized, 6 Blastocyst, 5 PSG normal (3 Girls, 2 Boys)
    FET# 1 September 29,2017 1st Beta - 236 2nd Beta - 806 3rd Beta - 2932
    Due Date - 6/17/18 Father's Day!
  • For everyone who has received their meds, where did you order from?
  • @MMD1986 - My meds were covered by insurance thank god but I had to order from the pharmacy they wanted. That pharmacy was Village Fertility Pharmacy. I think they were a great pharmacy to work with and even call me to make sure everything is going well and if I have any questions. I don't know if they would be the cheapest option though.
    Me: 31 DH: 31 Married: 8/2007
    MFI - Due to blockage
    IVF#1 Feb/Mar 2017 - ER: 14 Eggs, 13 Mature, 7 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#2 May 2017 - ER: 16 Eggs, 14 Mature, 5 Fertilized, 1 Blastocyst (PGS tested abnormal)
    IVF#3 July/Aug 2017 - ER: 15 Eggs, 13 Mature, 12 Fertilized, 6 Blastocyst, 5 PSG normal (3 Girls, 2 Boys)
    FET# 1 September 29,2017 1st Beta - 236 2nd Beta - 806 3rd Beta - 2932
    Due Date - 6/17/18 Father's Day!
  • @mmd1986 I had to order through cvs speciality for insurance purposes. They weren't the best, but in the end I got all my meds so that's what counts.
    Pregnancy Ticker
  • @MMD1986 my re makes us order from a small local specialty pharmacy. No choice to make.
    Siggy Warning--------


    CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
    cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
    iUI #1- BFN
    IUI #2-BFN
    IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
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