Good morning ladies. I'm officially out. Beta of 4. Wamp wamp. Will talk to doc soon but was wondering you guys thoughts...
I'm so confused as to why these last 2 5AAs have not worked! My husband and I are both unexplained for infertility, my lining is always great. We froze 16 embryos ( I have 13 left) and did not do testing.
My fresh cycle worked but now this is my second failed frozen (cp) yet the embryos Are thawed at 100% at 5AA...im wondering there is there something my docs are missing for my frozen protocol??
Good luck to everyone else!! We need some good news!!!
@lysslyss21 I’m very sorry to hear your update. I wish I had some advice to offer, but I’m pretty much in the same boat. Wow you must have had one amazing IVF cycle. I only got 4 total embryos out of my ivf cycle and my doctor seemed to think that was good. Doesn’t seem that good to me now that I’m down to my last one.
They pulled 36 eggs, with (8) 5AA in the bunch. I definitely thought I was in a good position but now I'm down (3) 5AAs. Urghhhhh...
Doc said he is ordering bloodwork and getting me set up for next transfer. My hubs told me I can take a break but I hate the wait!! I just have to keep trying until our dreams come true.
@laurengon82 so it sounds like once you’ve met your deductible, your IVF/FET and drugs are mostly covered? That’s amazing, what state are you in? I’m all OOP. My IVF “package” came with two IVF cycles and unlimited FET until 12 week pregnancy discharge. So in theory, I should be able to do another IVF, and with turning 37 in August, my clock is sounding the alarm. Still hope you’re not out but can to be your FET buddy if you have a transfer in August.
@lysslyss21 such a bummer. Sorry these well graded embryos haven’t worked out. My re has said anecdotally that some couples go through all their well graded embryos and it’s the less well grade one that sticks. Have you thought about transferring two? Maybe a better and worse graded embryo together?
@northbeach3 yep deductible is met! I live in Indiana, but I go back and forth between Indiana and Illinois for my appointments depending on which office has appointments that work with my schedule. I’d be glad if we could be transfer buddies! It’s definitely comforting having people you have gone through other cycles with for support!
Have not discussed ERA but will add that to my question list! @mayflower513
My docs are strongly against transferring more than 1. In addition to the fact that I'm under 35 and have 5AAs they don't want to since ill be getting my cervix stitched closed at 12 wks due to incompetent cervix. They said they don't like doing that with twins since they tend to come early and I wouldn't remove stitches until week 36. @northbeach3
My doctor called, my beta is a 147 a 9dp5dt. I am absolutely thrilled. I was getting positives since I started testing at 4dp5dt but it’s been nice to see progression on my tests!! TW I’ve had two CPs so I’ve never seen like progression or anything more then a faint line End TW I am so excited.
@northbeach3 m Yep, I think that may be our next step. On my hysteroscopy, he found a ton of adhesions from my previous losses and though he cut out as may as he could, he thought if this cycle didn't work (which it's not) that my best bet would be to be a gestational carrier since my uterus is failing me. Really having a hard time coming to grips with the fact that I may not carry our baby. Have had RPL panels done a couple times...unexplained infertility with unexplained RPL.
@laurengon82 Have everything crossed for a miracle beta for you. If not though, I think we may cycle again in August if my RE doesn't
@lysslyss21 I'm so sorry for the bfn. Did you do pgs on these frosties or are they untested?
Girls, we need some more good news on this board! I feel like this month has been pretty awful for the majority of us! Really wishing I had my beta already to confirm what I know. I'm getting beta Monday on my husband and my anniversary. Happy freakin' anniversary to us :-(
Married 07/2006, TTC since 2010 08/2011: Clomid 50mg, IUI --> BFN , 10/2011: Clomid 100mg, IUI --> BFN 04/13: Clomid, IUI BFP --> MC at 6w1d 05/13: Femara 2.5mg, IUI --> BFN , 08/13: Femara 2.5mg --> BFN 03/14: Femara 5mg, IUI --> 1 follicle @ 27d --> BFP! EDD 12/02/14--> blighted ovum, missed MC 6w6d --> D&C 4/23: D&C...starting over again, with a little part of my heart broken off
5/31: Femara 7.5mg --> cancelled cycle, no follies 7/14: Femara 5mg + brevelle + menopur + IUI --> converted to IVF, ER 7/28 --> ET cancelled due to severe OHSS. 9/20/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP--> EDD 6/6/15 --> MC at 5w3d 10/16/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFN 2/6/15: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP --> MC at 5w4d 3/20/16: PGS-tested Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP, Living Child born 12/1/15 6/6/17: Fresh IVF Cycle --> Severe OHSS, 5 PGS-tested embryos frozen 2/23/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN 3/30/18: Cancelled cycle due to lining 4.2mm
No good news here. My hcg was 2. I asked if it was another cp and the nurse said it was hard to say because they didn’t have any blood work to document, but that it sounds like it with having the positive hpt’s. So I stop taking meds and call to make another consultation with the re.
@MSU_Girl1202 nope we didn't do pg testing on the babes. Hindsight right!!! I plan to ask my doctor about that as well..
In addition to us not wanting to spend the additional money my doc was ok with us not testing them since I was 31 at retrieval time and I had so many.... I go back and forth because I know that tested ones still fail so you really just don't know!
@laurengon82So sorry for the confirmation. Its always so hard even though you already know it's going to be negative, to get that final confirmation.
@lysslyss21 Totally agree, pgs-tested ones fail too (my current cycle being an example). I did something super unconventional...a few cycles ago, I made my RE thaw my embies, biopsy them and re-freeze (and transfer one). My RE told me that I could lose all of them in the thaw, but we kept doing cycles and having them fail and I wanted an answer. We did lose one in the thaw, but out of the ones we tested, we found out a couple had trisomy 16, most common cause of miscarriage, and they were our 2 best looking ones, so I'm really glad I did it. Not that it's the right answer for everyone, but just so you know it is possible...
Married 07/2006, TTC since 2010 08/2011: Clomid 50mg, IUI --> BFN , 10/2011: Clomid 100mg, IUI --> BFN 04/13: Clomid, IUI BFP --> MC at 6w1d 05/13: Femara 2.5mg, IUI --> BFN , 08/13: Femara 2.5mg --> BFN 03/14: Femara 5mg, IUI --> 1 follicle @ 27d --> BFP! EDD 12/02/14--> blighted ovum, missed MC 6w6d --> D&C 4/23: D&C...starting over again, with a little part of my heart broken off
5/31: Femara 7.5mg --> cancelled cycle, no follies 7/14: Femara 5mg + brevelle + menopur + IUI --> converted to IVF, ER 7/28 --> ET cancelled due to severe OHSS. 9/20/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP--> EDD 6/6/15 --> MC at 5w3d 10/16/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFN 2/6/15: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP --> MC at 5w4d 3/20/16: PGS-tested Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP, Living Child born 12/1/15 6/6/17: Fresh IVF Cycle --> Severe OHSS, 5 PGS-tested embryos frozen 2/23/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN 3/30/18: Cancelled cycle due to lining 4.2mm
So bummed for you @laurengon82. And so we keep on keeping on. Take it easy this weekend while you regroup.
@MSU_Girl1202 wow I hadn’t heard of excessive scarring being something that would lead to needing a GC. That makes me nervous from having two D&Cs within four months. Is it a hysteroacopy that can identify that? May need to bring it up at my next meeting with the RE.
Congrats @beachbunnyxo123! I’m so happy for you to finally get your solid beta. Wishing you an uneventful and successful 40 weeks.
@laurengon82 sorry for the beta number, when is your next appt to talk about next steps?
@mo777 woo hoo glad it went well can't wait to see your beta number in 2 weeks. How do you power through the tww?
@beachbunnyxo123 congrats! Looks like a good starting number, can't wait to see how well it doubles in 2 days.
AFM bed rest/lounging time is almost done for me. I came home from the hotel today and as much as I was glad to be close to the clinic for the transfer, I am more glad to be home. Also my poor butt...I am getting lots of bruises from the pio and estrogen shots. My hubby is struggling with finding a non bruised spot to do the injection each day.
Married since 2009 Me-PCOS DH-nothing wrong History in the spoiler (child and pregnancy loss mentioned)
IVF #1 - Jan 2015 - 25 eggs retrieved down to 4 blasts to freeze FET #1 - March 2015 -- BFP twin boys Lost one twin June 2017 FET #2 - August 2017 -- BFP single girl Miscarriage Oct 2017 IVF #2 - Jan 2018 - 13 eggs retrieved down to 1 blast IVF #3 - June 2018 - BFN (transferred 2, 1 from previous cycle and 1 adopted embryo) Break from TTC and IVF FET # 4 - Unknown start date, waiting to finalize everything
@lysslyss21 I know so sad we didn’t get our birthday presents!
Thank you everyone for the kind words! I’m mostly just confused right now. I wish I knew if this was ever going to work! I just keep thinking am I putting myself and my hubby through too much only for it to never work.
@northbeach3 I honestly hadn't heard of it either until my RE did a hysteroscopy a couple months ago. He said he does them for anyone who keeps having failed cycle after failed cycle. When he did the hysteroscopy, he said there was a bunch of scar tissue, basically folding my uterus into itself making it teeny tiny. He said he cut the scar tissue out but it can come back. D&Cs can definitely cause it and he thinks that was likely the cause in mine. If you google "Asherman's Syndrome", you'll find a ton of stuff about it, but I'd definitely recommend talking to your RE about a hysteroscopy...
Married 07/2006, TTC since 2010 08/2011: Clomid 50mg, IUI --> BFN , 10/2011: Clomid 100mg, IUI --> BFN 04/13: Clomid, IUI BFP --> MC at 6w1d 05/13: Femara 2.5mg, IUI --> BFN , 08/13: Femara 2.5mg --> BFN 03/14: Femara 5mg, IUI --> 1 follicle @ 27d --> BFP! EDD 12/02/14--> blighted ovum, missed MC 6w6d --> D&C 4/23: D&C...starting over again, with a little part of my heart broken off
5/31: Femara 7.5mg --> cancelled cycle, no follies 7/14: Femara 5mg + brevelle + menopur + IUI --> converted to IVF, ER 7/28 --> ET cancelled due to severe OHSS. 9/20/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP--> EDD 6/6/15 --> MC at 5w3d 10/16/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFN 2/6/15: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP --> MC at 5w4d 3/20/16: PGS-tested Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP, Living Child born 12/1/15 6/6/17: Fresh IVF Cycle --> Severe OHSS, 5 PGS-tested embryos frozen 2/23/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN 3/30/18: Cancelled cycle due to lining 4.2mm
@laurengon82 Awe so sorry you're feeling that way and going thru this right now. But I get it, I felt the exact same thing last time. I with there was something I could say to make things better. Stinks they can't give you any answers.
TTC #1 since April 2015 June 2016 - CP 2017 - Medicated Cycles & IUI's IVF w/ PGS - January 2018 FET #1 - April 2018 - BFN ERA Cycle May / June 2018 ERA Biopsy June 2018 ~ Results: receptive (no change) FET #2 - July 2018 - BFP Beta #1 - 137 Beta #2 - 410 U/S #1 7wk1d - HB 144 U/S #2 9w1d HB 166 Anatomy Scan 1st 11/2/18 2nd AS 11/19 EDD March 28, 2019 Baby Girl born 3/26/19
Both DH and I kept ourselves busy this past weekend to keep our minds off thinking about it.
We have 1 more frosty left that's PGS normal. I will definitely explore all possible avenues to make this next one stick. Financially, we'd have to wait until next year to do another round.
History in Spoiler
Me: 34 DH: 31 Dx: PCOS with history of endometrial cancer (under control with hormone therapy) RE advised IVF as fastest way to get pregnant before hysterectomy IVF #1, Jan 2018: Tons of follies, only 2 eggs, zero blasts IVF #2, April 2018: 22 eggs-> 16 mature -> 9 fertilized -> 3 5-day blasts -> 2 PGS normal FET#1 June 2018
@moly416 so sorry to hear. Good luck with your next cycle and glad to hear you are going to explore other options to make sure you have the best chance at a successful cycle.
Married since 2009 Me-PCOS DH-nothing wrong History in the spoiler (child and pregnancy loss mentioned)
IVF #1 - Jan 2015 - 25 eggs retrieved down to 4 blasts to freeze FET #1 - March 2015 -- BFP twin boys Lost one twin June 2017 FET #2 - August 2017 -- BFP single girl Miscarriage Oct 2017 IVF #2 - Jan 2018 - 13 eggs retrieved down to 1 blast IVF #3 - June 2018 - BFN (transferred 2, 1 from previous cycle and 1 adopted embryo) Break from TTC and IVF FET # 4 - Unknown start date, waiting to finalize everything
@mo777 yup! very normal. twinging and light cramping is actually a good sign. I was the same way, paranoid about every symptom, you really can't help it. fx for some good news!
I'm sorry to hear about everyones' news...I can only hope that your REs discuss what went on and maybe change things up a bit next time. Please take good care of yourselves.
Updates:
Heard baby's heartbeat last wednesday loud and clear. We officially graduated from our RE after that appointment. Seeing OB this thursday where I'll be 8 weeks! Still very scared about miscarriage, but heartbeat reassured me a tiny bit. It's so hard for me to believe that I'm actually pregnant despite the morning sickness.I think I'm a bit scarred from infertility and don't think I will truly believe it till the baby is born.
I guess this means I'm graduating from this board as well! Thank you all for the support and reassurances. Please don't give up hope! Wish you all the very best!
@mo777 absolutely normal, on my 3rd FET and had very mild cramping with each (including this one). And the 2ww is awful, I am so itchy to test but will wait for fri as that will be 9dpt.
@linxyz very happy and excited for you, what board are you going to check out first? There are the BMB and ones like PGAL or PGAIF. I personally will be joining the BMB once I get my confirmation (for me I have no doubt that it worked because staying positive just makes me feel better especially during the 2ww).
AFM just sitting around twiddling my thumbs til fri when I POAS, of course am symptom spotting one of the biggest ones I have had previously is heartburn and have that like crazy so that makes me feel super hopeful.
Married since 2009 Me-PCOS DH-nothing wrong History in the spoiler (child and pregnancy loss mentioned)
IVF #1 - Jan 2015 - 25 eggs retrieved down to 4 blasts to freeze FET #1 - March 2015 -- BFP twin boys Lost one twin June 2017 FET #2 - August 2017 -- BFP single girl Miscarriage Oct 2017 IVF #2 - Jan 2018 - 13 eggs retrieved down to 1 blast IVF #3 - June 2018 - BFN (transferred 2, 1 from previous cycle and 1 adopted embryo) Break from TTC and IVF FET # 4 - Unknown start date, waiting to finalize everything
I had a transfer on the 29th and my beta is on the 8th. This is my first fet after having an ERA done and finding out my uterus is pre-receptive. I have been testing since the transfer, all bfns so far
@justharrison I wouldn't worry about the negatives yet, still very early to try and get a positive. It feels impossible to wait sometimes it's better for sanity. Good luck and hope you get a positive soon.
Married since 2009 Me-PCOS DH-nothing wrong History in the spoiler (child and pregnancy loss mentioned)
IVF #1 - Jan 2015 - 25 eggs retrieved down to 4 blasts to freeze FET #1 - March 2015 -- BFP twin boys Lost one twin June 2017 FET #2 - August 2017 -- BFP single girl Miscarriage Oct 2017 IVF #2 - Jan 2018 - 13 eggs retrieved down to 1 blast IVF #3 - June 2018 - BFN (transferred 2, 1 from previous cycle and 1 adopted embryo) Break from TTC and IVF FET # 4 - Unknown start date, waiting to finalize everything
@justharrison my transfer was on the 27th and I have been able to hold out so far. Hubby and I decided we would wait til 9dpt and that is fri. I have been getting the itch to test and so has he, he even said I could test tomorrow but I haven't committed to that yet. I don't want to feel like I am jinxing myself if I test before the day we agreed to. How are you feeling? Any symptoms?
@mo777 what about you? Any symptoms? Any cramping still if so hopefully still pretty mild. I can't remember if you plan to POAS before beta.
AFM heartburn raging on, I swear I look at food and it starts, yet I eat twice as often as normal. (All good signs from prior experience). Does anyone know if heartburn is a side effect of the progesterone? I know sore boobs and slight fatigue are so I don't count those 2 quite yet, cuz I sure do have both.
Married since 2009 Me-PCOS DH-nothing wrong History in the spoiler (child and pregnancy loss mentioned)
IVF #1 - Jan 2015 - 25 eggs retrieved down to 4 blasts to freeze FET #1 - March 2015 -- BFP twin boys Lost one twin June 2017 FET #2 - August 2017 -- BFP single girl Miscarriage Oct 2017 IVF #2 - Jan 2018 - 13 eggs retrieved down to 1 blast IVF #3 - June 2018 - BFN (transferred 2, 1 from previous cycle and 1 adopted embryo) Break from TTC and IVF FET # 4 - Unknown start date, waiting to finalize everything
@mandurz I don't get heartburn from it, but I do get indigestion. Idk if it's the estrogen / progesterone combo, but I constantly feel like a stuffed sausage and can't stop burping! It's really annoying, but helping not eat much at least lol
TTC #1 since April 2015 June 2016 - CP 2017 - Medicated Cycles & IUI's IVF w/ PGS - January 2018 FET #1 - April 2018 - BFN ERA Cycle May / June 2018 ERA Biopsy June 2018 ~ Results: receptive (no change) FET #2 - July 2018 - BFP Beta #1 - 137 Beta #2 - 410 U/S #1 7wk1d - HB 144 U/S #2 9w1d HB 166 Anatomy Scan 1st 11/2/18 2nd AS 11/19 EDD March 28, 2019 Baby Girl born 3/26/19
@mandurz I’m doing well. The cramping has pretty much subsided save for a little twinge here and there. No signs that can’t also be explained by the estrogen/progesterone/pregnyl boosters (dark nipples, sore breasts, bloating, random heartburn (this was bad the first week on progesterone), extra hungry, etc. We decided not to POAS and just wait - I know I won’t really trust the results but it is tough to resist! I have a whole stack of tests in the cabinet. I have my first beta next Monday then a second/confirmation beta the following Thursday....
So I failed to wait until Friday and totally should have. There is only a super faint line IF you hold it up to the light (using a FRER). So of course now I am slightly worried. I know logically it's still early and could be a day or two before it tests positive, but I can't help but to worry. I will likely still test again tomorrow and see if the faint line is visible without holding it up to the light. What this tells me (yes I know it could still go either way) is that likely only one of the two implanted. I am still hopeful and will not give up hope til the Dr says it's done (which absolutely WILL NOT happen, I am telling myself this worked without a doubt). Edit to add: I did take a picture of the test within the window of when you are supposed to read it. The picture was of the test on the counter and doing some edits like taking out the color and darkening it because of a slight glare and I can almost definitely see the fainest line without holding it up to the light. I know some would shake their head thinking I am grasping at straws but I know most of you ladies would understand and have likely done some picture editing before to make sure you saw what you saw.
Edited post to put it in spoiler, just in case it triggers anyone. Sorry everyone I should have done it before.
Married since 2009 Me-PCOS DH-nothing wrong History in the spoiler (child and pregnancy loss mentioned)
IVF #1 - Jan 2015 - 25 eggs retrieved down to 4 blasts to freeze FET #1 - March 2015 -- BFP twin boys Lost one twin June 2017 FET #2 - August 2017 -- BFP single girl Miscarriage Oct 2017 IVF #2 - Jan 2018 - 13 eggs retrieved down to 1 blast IVF #3 - June 2018 - BFN (transferred 2, 1 from previous cycle and 1 adopted embryo) Break from TTC and IVF FET # 4 - Unknown start date, waiting to finalize everything
@mandurz That's exciting!! I believe any line...no matter how faint is a good / positive thing!
TTC #1 since April 2015 June 2016 - CP 2017 - Medicated Cycles & IUI's IVF w/ PGS - January 2018 FET #1 - April 2018 - BFN ERA Cycle May / June 2018 ERA Biopsy June 2018 ~ Results: receptive (no change) FET #2 - July 2018 - BFP Beta #1 - 137 Beta #2 - 410 U/S #1 7wk1d - HB 144 U/S #2 9w1d HB 166 Anatomy Scan 1st 11/2/18 2nd AS 11/19 EDD March 28, 2019 Baby Girl born 3/26/19
Had my progesterone checked today (normally done 7 days after transfer, but as yesterday was a holiday we did it one day later). Nurse said it needed to be above 20 and I am at 30 right now so all is well on that front.
Married since 2009 Me-PCOS DH-nothing wrong History in the spoiler (child and pregnancy loss mentioned)
IVF #1 - Jan 2015 - 25 eggs retrieved down to 4 blasts to freeze FET #1 - March 2015 -- BFP twin boys Lost one twin June 2017 FET #2 - August 2017 -- BFP single girl Miscarriage Oct 2017 IVF #2 - Jan 2018 - 13 eggs retrieved down to 1 blast IVF #3 - June 2018 - BFN (transferred 2, 1 from previous cycle and 1 adopted embryo) Break from TTC and IVF FET # 4 - Unknown start date, waiting to finalize everything
@mandurz i had cramping on 3dp5dt (all day long) and the nothing until yesterday when my breasts starting getting sore (and still are today) i can never wait longer than 5dp a transfer to start testing. Did you test today? Any symptoms?
I took another hpt this morning and i can definitely see a second line (darker than yesterday mornings) however the one i took this evening looks comparable to this morning’s test. As i have had several chemicals pregnancies in the past i am afraid this was is going to be too (since there hasnt been any significant darkening of the lines). I cant wait until sunday to do my beta and get an actual number
@mandurz I missed this post when i was responding to your earlier post.
That is how my test was yesterday. My husband said i was crazy and he didnt see anything. But after 5 years i am great at spotting lines so i knew it was there. So i wouldnt worry, i am sure tomorrows test will show up better.
Re: June 2018 FET
I'm so confused as to why these last 2 5AAs have not worked! My husband and I are both unexplained for infertility, my lining is always great. We froze 16 embryos ( I have 13 left) and did not do testing.
My fresh cycle worked but now this is my second failed frozen (cp) yet the embryos Are thawed at 100% at 5AA...im wondering there is there something my docs are missing for my frozen protocol??
Good luck to everyone else!! We need some good news!!!
Doc said he is ordering bloodwork and getting me set up for next transfer. My hubs told me I can take a break but I hate the wait!! I just have to keep trying until our dreams come true.
Xxx
@lysslyss21 such a bummer. Sorry these well graded embryos haven’t worked out. My re has said anecdotally that some couples go through all their well graded embryos and it’s the less well grade one that sticks. Have you thought about transferring two? Maybe a better and worse graded embryo together?
dx: PCOS, low progesterone; 2 MMC
Sept FET 2018 Spreadsheet
Jan 2 2018 - 1st IVF cycle - 9 retrieved, 7 mature/fertilized, 1 5d transfer + 5 untested snowbabies
Jan 19 2018 - Fresh Transfer #1 one 5dt; BFP 1/25/2018; EDD 10/7/2018; MMC at 8w3d; D&C 3/6/2018
May 16 2018 - FET #1 one 5dt; BFP with 4 betas (6.5, 24.3, 165.5, 2250) - EDD 2/1/2019; MMC at 6w; D&C 6/20/18
Sept 17 2018 - FET #2 one 5dt; BFP 38.9 7dpt, 167 9dpt - EDD 6/5/2019
(3 untested embryos remain)
@lysslyss21 have you discussed an ERA? Maybe the timing of the transfer is off.
My docs are strongly against transferring more than 1. In addition to the fact that I'm under 35 and have 5AAs they don't want to since ill be getting my cervix stitched closed at 12 wks due to incompetent cervix. They said they don't like doing that with twins since they tend to come early and I wouldn't remove stitches until week 36. @northbeach3
@laurengon82 any word yet?
*TW*
08/2011: Clomid 50mg, IUI --> BFN ,
10/2011: Clomid 100mg, IUI --> BFN
04/13: Clomid, IUI BFP --> MC at 6w1d
05/13: Femara 2.5mg, IUI --> BFN , 08/13: Femara 2.5mg --> BFN
03/14: Femara 5mg, IUI --> 1 follicle @ 27d --> BFP! EDD 12/02/14--> blighted ovum, missed MC 6w6d --> D&C
4/23: D&C...starting over again, with a little part of my heart broken off
7/14: Femara 5mg + brevelle + menopur + IUI --> converted to IVF, ER 7/28 --> ET cancelled due to severe OHSS.
9/20/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP--> EDD 6/6/15 --> MC at 5w3d
10/16/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFN
2/6/15: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP --> MC at 5w4d
3/20/16: PGS-tested Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP, Living Child born 12/1/15
6/6/17: Fresh IVF Cycle --> Severe OHSS, 5 PGS-tested embryos frozen
2/23/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN
3/30/18: Cancelled cycle due to lining 4.2mm
In addition to us not wanting to spend the additional money my doc was ok with us not testing them since I was 31 at retrieval time and I had so many.... I go back and forth because I know that tested ones still fail so you really just don't know!
08/2011: Clomid 50mg, IUI --> BFN ,
10/2011: Clomid 100mg, IUI --> BFN
04/13: Clomid, IUI BFP --> MC at 6w1d
05/13: Femara 2.5mg, IUI --> BFN , 08/13: Femara 2.5mg --> BFN
03/14: Femara 5mg, IUI --> 1 follicle @ 27d --> BFP! EDD 12/02/14--> blighted ovum, missed MC 6w6d --> D&C
4/23: D&C...starting over again, with a little part of my heart broken off
7/14: Femara 5mg + brevelle + menopur + IUI --> converted to IVF, ER 7/28 --> ET cancelled due to severe OHSS.
9/20/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP--> EDD 6/6/15 --> MC at 5w3d
10/16/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFN
2/6/15: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP --> MC at 5w4d
3/20/16: PGS-tested Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP, Living Child born 12/1/15
6/6/17: Fresh IVF Cycle --> Severe OHSS, 5 PGS-tested embryos frozen
2/23/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN
3/30/18: Cancelled cycle due to lining 4.2mm
@MSU_Girl1202 wow I hadn’t heard of excessive scarring being something that would lead to needing a GC. That makes me nervous from having two D&Cs within four months. Is it a hysteroacopy that can identify that? May need to bring it up at my next meeting with the RE.
Congrats @beachbunnyxo123! I’m so happy for you to finally get your solid beta. Wishing you an uneventful and successful 40 weeks.
dx: PCOS, low progesterone; 2 MMC
Sept FET 2018 Spreadsheet
Jan 2 2018 - 1st IVF cycle - 9 retrieved, 7 mature/fertilized, 1 5d transfer + 5 untested snowbabies
Jan 19 2018 - Fresh Transfer #1 one 5dt; BFP 1/25/2018; EDD 10/7/2018; MMC at 8w3d; D&C 3/6/2018
May 16 2018 - FET #1 one 5dt; BFP with 4 betas (6.5, 24.3, 165.5, 2250) - EDD 2/1/2019; MMC at 6w; D&C 6/20/18
Sept 17 2018 - FET #2 one 5dt; BFP 38.9 7dpt, 167 9dpt - EDD 6/5/2019
(3 untested embryos remain)
@mo777 woo hoo glad it went well can't wait to see your beta number in 2 weeks. How do you power through the tww?
@beachbunnyxo123 congrats! Looks like a good starting number, can't wait to see how well it doubles in 2 days.
AFM bed rest/lounging time is almost done for me. I came home from the hotel today and as much as I was glad to be close to the clinic for the transfer, I am more glad to be home. Also my poor butt...I am getting lots of bruises from the pio and estrogen shots. My hubby is struggling with finding a non bruised spot to do the injection each day.
Me-PCOS DH-nothing wrong
History in the spoiler (child and pregnancy loss mentioned)
FET #1 - March 2015 -- BFP twin boys
Lost one twin June 2017
FET #2 - August 2017 -- BFP single girl
Miscarriage Oct 2017
IVF #2 - Jan 2018 - 13 eggs retrieved down to 1 blast
IVF #3 - June 2018 - BFN (transferred 2, 1 from previous cycle and 1 adopted embryo)
Break from TTC and IVF
FET # 4 - Unknown start date, waiting to finalize everything
Thank you everyone for the kind words! I’m mostly just confused right now. I wish I knew if this was ever going to work! I just keep thinking am I putting myself and my hubby through too much only for it to never work.
08/2011: Clomid 50mg, IUI --> BFN ,
10/2011: Clomid 100mg, IUI --> BFN
04/13: Clomid, IUI BFP --> MC at 6w1d
05/13: Femara 2.5mg, IUI --> BFN , 08/13: Femara 2.5mg --> BFN
03/14: Femara 5mg, IUI --> 1 follicle @ 27d --> BFP! EDD 12/02/14--> blighted ovum, missed MC 6w6d --> D&C
4/23: D&C...starting over again, with a little part of my heart broken off
7/14: Femara 5mg + brevelle + menopur + IUI --> converted to IVF, ER 7/28 --> ET cancelled due to severe OHSS.
9/20/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP--> EDD 6/6/15 --> MC at 5w3d
10/16/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFN
2/6/15: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP --> MC at 5w4d
3/20/16: PGS-tested Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP, Living Child born 12/1/15
6/6/17: Fresh IVF Cycle --> Severe OHSS, 5 PGS-tested embryos frozen
2/23/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN
3/30/18: Cancelled cycle due to lining 4.2mm
June 2016 - CP
2017 - Medicated Cycles & IUI's
IVF w/ PGS - January 2018
FET #1 - April 2018 - BFN
ERA Cycle May / June 2018
ERA Biopsy June 2018 ~ Results: receptive (no change)
FET #2 - July 2018 - BFP
U/S #1 7wk1d - HB 144 U/S #2 9w1d HB 166
Anatomy Scan 1st 11/2/18 2nd AS 11/19
EDD March 28, 2019
Baby Girl born 3/26/19
Both DH and I kept ourselves busy this past weekend to keep our minds off thinking about it.
We have 1 more frosty left that's PGS normal. I will definitely explore all possible avenues to make this next one stick. Financially, we'd have to wait until next year to do another round.
Dx: PCOS with history of endometrial cancer (under control with hormone therapy)
RE advised IVF as fastest way to get pregnant before hysterectomy
IVF #1, Jan 2018: Tons of follies, only 2 eggs, zero blasts
IVF #2, April 2018: 22 eggs-> 16 mature -> 9 fertilized -> 3 5-day blasts -> 2 PGS normal
FET#1 June 2018
@kristimh80 thank you! Today is a better day!
Me-PCOS DH-nothing wrong
History in the spoiler (child and pregnancy loss mentioned)
FET #1 - March 2015 -- BFP twin boys
Lost one twin June 2017
FET #2 - August 2017 -- BFP single girl
Miscarriage Oct 2017
IVF #2 - Jan 2018 - 13 eggs retrieved down to 1 blast
IVF #3 - June 2018 - BFN (transferred 2, 1 from previous cycle and 1 adopted embryo)
Break from TTC and IVF
FET # 4 - Unknown start date, waiting to finalize everything
Is light/mild cramping typical? This is my first FET and I’m now seeing how easy it is to fuss over every little twinge.
I'm sorry to hear about everyones' news...I can only hope that your REs discuss what went on and maybe change things up a bit next time. Please take good care of yourselves.
Updates:
Heard baby's heartbeat last wednesday loud and clear. We officially graduated from our RE after that appointment. Seeing OB this thursday where I'll be 8 weeks! Still very scared about miscarriage, but heartbeat reassured me a tiny bit. It's so hard for me to believe that I'm actually pregnant despite the morning sickness.I think I'm a bit scarred from infertility and don't think I will truly believe it till the baby is born.
I guess this means I'm graduating from this board as well!
Thank you all for the support and reassurances. Please don't give up hope! Wish you all the very best!
@linxyz very happy and excited for you, what board are you going to check out first? There are the BMB and ones like PGAL or PGAIF. I personally will be joining the BMB once I get my confirmation (for me I have no doubt that it worked because staying positive just makes me feel better especially during the 2ww).
AFM just sitting around twiddling my thumbs til fri when I POAS, of course am symptom spotting one of the biggest ones I have had previously is heartburn and have that like crazy so that makes me feel super hopeful.
Me-PCOS DH-nothing wrong
History in the spoiler (child and pregnancy loss mentioned)
FET #1 - March 2015 -- BFP twin boys
Lost one twin June 2017
FET #2 - August 2017 -- BFP single girl
Miscarriage Oct 2017
IVF #2 - Jan 2018 - 13 eggs retrieved down to 1 blast
IVF #3 - June 2018 - BFN (transferred 2, 1 from previous cycle and 1 adopted embryo)
Break from TTC and IVF
FET # 4 - Unknown start date, waiting to finalize everything
I have been testing since the transfer, all bfns so far
Me-PCOS DH-nothing wrong
History in the spoiler (child and pregnancy loss mentioned)
FET #1 - March 2015 -- BFP twin boys
Lost one twin June 2017
FET #2 - August 2017 -- BFP single girl
Miscarriage Oct 2017
IVF #2 - Jan 2018 - 13 eggs retrieved down to 1 blast
IVF #3 - June 2018 - BFN (transferred 2, 1 from previous cycle and 1 adopted embryo)
Break from TTC and IVF
FET # 4 - Unknown start date, waiting to finalize everything
@mo777 what about you? Any symptoms? Any cramping still if so hopefully still pretty mild. I can't remember if you plan to POAS before beta.
AFM heartburn raging on, I swear I look at food and it starts, yet I eat twice as often as normal. (All good signs from prior experience). Does anyone know if heartburn is a side effect of the progesterone? I know sore boobs and slight fatigue are so I don't count those 2 quite yet, cuz I sure do have both.
Me-PCOS DH-nothing wrong
History in the spoiler (child and pregnancy loss mentioned)
FET #1 - March 2015 -- BFP twin boys
Lost one twin June 2017
FET #2 - August 2017 -- BFP single girl
Miscarriage Oct 2017
IVF #2 - Jan 2018 - 13 eggs retrieved down to 1 blast
IVF #3 - June 2018 - BFN (transferred 2, 1 from previous cycle and 1 adopted embryo)
Break from TTC and IVF
FET # 4 - Unknown start date, waiting to finalize everything
June 2016 - CP
2017 - Medicated Cycles & IUI's
IVF w/ PGS - January 2018
FET #1 - April 2018 - BFN
ERA Cycle May / June 2018
ERA Biopsy June 2018 ~ Results: receptive (no change)
FET #2 - July 2018 - BFP
U/S #1 7wk1d - HB 144 U/S #2 9w1d HB 166
Anatomy Scan 1st 11/2/18 2nd AS 11/19
EDD March 28, 2019
Baby Girl born 3/26/19
Edit to add:
I did take a picture of the test within the window of when you are supposed to read it. The picture was of the test on the counter and doing some edits like taking out the color and darkening it because of a slight glare and I can almost definitely see the fainest line without holding it up to the light. I know some would shake their head thinking I am grasping at straws but I know most of you ladies would understand and have likely done some picture editing before to make sure you saw what you saw.
Edited post to put it in spoiler, just in case it triggers anyone. Sorry everyone I should have done it before.
Me-PCOS DH-nothing wrong
History in the spoiler (child and pregnancy loss mentioned)
FET #1 - March 2015 -- BFP twin boys
Lost one twin June 2017
FET #2 - August 2017 -- BFP single girl
Miscarriage Oct 2017
IVF #2 - Jan 2018 - 13 eggs retrieved down to 1 blast
IVF #3 - June 2018 - BFN (transferred 2, 1 from previous cycle and 1 adopted embryo)
Break from TTC and IVF
FET # 4 - Unknown start date, waiting to finalize everything
June 2016 - CP
2017 - Medicated Cycles & IUI's
IVF w/ PGS - January 2018
FET #1 - April 2018 - BFN
ERA Cycle May / June 2018
ERA Biopsy June 2018 ~ Results: receptive (no change)
FET #2 - July 2018 - BFP
U/S #1 7wk1d - HB 144 U/S #2 9w1d HB 166
Anatomy Scan 1st 11/2/18 2nd AS 11/19
EDD March 28, 2019
Baby Girl born 3/26/19
Me-PCOS DH-nothing wrong
History in the spoiler (child and pregnancy loss mentioned)
FET #1 - March 2015 -- BFP twin boys
Lost one twin June 2017
FET #2 - August 2017 -- BFP single girl
Miscarriage Oct 2017
IVF #2 - Jan 2018 - 13 eggs retrieved down to 1 blast
IVF #3 - June 2018 - BFN (transferred 2, 1 from previous cycle and 1 adopted embryo)
Break from TTC and IVF
FET # 4 - Unknown start date, waiting to finalize everything
i can never wait longer than 5dp a transfer to start testing. Did you test today? Any symptoms?
I missed this post when i was responding to your earlier post.
That is how my test was yesterday. My husband said i was crazy and he didnt see anything. But after 5 years i am great at spotting lines so i knew it was there. So i wouldnt worry, i am sure tomorrows test will show up better.