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August 2018 FET

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Re: August 2018 FET

  • FX for all the new transfers and getting good beta results!

    AFM - had a lining check this morning and I'm at 8 but i guess the blood work didn't look the way they wanted so no date set for me yet. I go back in Thursday for another lining check and blood work. Continuing Estrace 3x a day. I was excited when I left hoping I would have a date early next week, but now it's just more waiting. I'm tired of waiting!! I'm hoping it will be late next week now, maybe 8/16 or 8/17. I hope so bc DH leaves for a business trip the following week. sigh....

    me 40 DH 43

    TTC 1 year

    suspected ectopic 10/17 - methotrexate

    suspected ectopic 2/18 - methotrextate

    DX - unexplained/old eggs

    ER June 2017 - 13 retr, 10 fert, 5 to PGS, 1 normal, 1 mosaic

    FET week of 8/13 - cancelled


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  • RebelfirecplRebelfirecpl member
    edited August 2018

    I took another test after lunch and it was a little darker positive! I can't wait until I can do a digital that says Pregnant!

  • becca07024411, they bill me all inclusive and that is figured in. I don't have to pay any extra for all of the monitoring. So I just go over there and do a few other things if I can while over there.
  • Okay, that makes sense. I think that is how my clinic does it except I can get a credit for what I don't use. Beta blood tests are covered by my insurance and since I had already met the max OOP (super easy with IVF and all ya know) I ended up not having to pay anything for going somewhere else, but I can totally see what you mean. But honestly, I totally would have paid cash to keep from having to drive several hours and take more vacation time!
  • How strict are all you ladies on the timing of your PIO shots? Our clinic says anytime between 7-9pm, but on Wednesday I'm going to Beyonce and and not looking forward to trying to find a family restroom and having a girlfriend give me the shot.

    hitched 5/2009 -- Me 34, DH 39

    TTC #1:
    dx with POCS 7/2009
    TTC on & off since 1/2012
    September 2012; Surprise BFP - MC
    June - December 2013; Clomid/Femara + Trigger + TI = BFN x 4
    April - May 2016; Femara + TI = BFN x 2
    July 2016 - December 2016; Gonal-F + Ovidren + IUI = BFN x 3
    May 2018 - IVF #1; 8 snowbabies. transferred 1 embryo - CP
    August 2018 - FET #1 -- Healthy Baby Boy  <3

    TTC #2:
    July 2020 FET; beta 1 310, beta 2 1278

  • I have to do AM and PM shots. They leave the timing up to me they just have to be 12 hours apart. I unfortunately have done a couple of public restroom shots. There just isn’t a way around it sometimes. 
  • My clinic left the time up to me and said to just be consistent, but didn't clarify what that meant. Can you do or yourself? Or just go the sink of a public restroom or at least the handicap stall and just ignore any weird looks? I've had to do them in the bathroom at the mall, at my car many times, and several other weird places and it never really ended up being a big deal. At first I thought it would be weird if someone saw, but then I just thought how many diabetics have to give themselves shots, so I figured it wouldn't be that much different than that.
  • @sungirl39 Saw your post on medication costs; the IVF pharmacy near me services at least 3 clinics. 1 completely private, 1 is affiliated with a private university's medical center, and the last one is a public university's medical center. It was by completely chance that I ended up at the public university's medical center even though it was the farthest one away from me. Ironically there's a program out there to cover meds, I paid no more than $400 out of pocket for everything since the public university services a large population of patients without insurance therefore I qualified for some program that forces the pharma companies to subsidize meds. Talking to the pharmacist, if I was at the other two clinics, I would have been on the hook for thousands for my meds. Just an idea... I can call tomorrow to get the specific name of this program if you're interested.
  • @madasm0530
    i have needed to change the time of my PIO injection a few times. My clinic advises to do the injection early rather than later than the original time given and then over the next day or so do the shot on a sliding scale time-wise until you are back to the original time for the injection. Their reasoning was as long as the first shot was given at the correct time then your uterus receptivity is not affected and everything going forward is about maintaining the prog level in your system.
    i hope this helps!
  • @Rebelfirecpl congrats! You may want to put this in in a spoiler and label it *tw* (trigger warning). As seeing such things can be very sensitive to many here that have not been as lucky. 
    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 <3 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  <3



  • RebelfirecplRebelfirecpl member
    edited August 2018
    Thank you!
  • @Rebelfirecpl congrats!

    @ndz2018 glad AF showed up and you can get this show on the road!
  • @ndz2018 Hooray for day 1! Fx for a great cycle!
    @Rebelfirecpl Congrats!! That means beta must be at least 50!
    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
    6/21/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN
  • @MSU_Girl1202 Thanks doll!

    @laurengon82 FOR REAL!!! Of course AF being late will probably push my FET schedule back a whole week so instead of the 8/21 it'll most likely be 8/28. It is what it is.


  • @ndz2018 you have such a good attitude.. it is what it is!  <3
    @Rebelfirecpl so great!!

    AFM, I am in some sort of cramping hell. It could definitely be gas but I am doubled over at my desk. I'll probably work from the home office soon so I can put on sweatpants and use a heating pad. 

    How's everyone else doing in the TWW?

    hitched 5/2009 -- Me 34, DH 39

    TTC #1:
    dx with POCS 7/2009
    TTC on & off since 1/2012
    September 2012; Surprise BFP - MC
    June - December 2013; Clomid/Femara + Trigger + TI = BFN x 4
    April - May 2016; Femara + TI = BFN x 2
    July 2016 - December 2016; Gonal-F + Ovidren + IUI = BFN x 3
    May 2018 - IVF #1; 8 snowbabies. transferred 1 embryo - CP
    August 2018 - FET #1 -- Healthy Baby Boy  <3

    TTC #2:
    July 2020 FET; beta 1 310, beta 2 1278

  • sungirl39sungirl39 member
    edited August 2018
    @thebabyshoes Wow, that would be amazing, thank you! I thought FETs would be so much less expensive than a full IVF cycle...but then my lining decided to not cooperate.  I am in CA, not sure if the program is nationwide, but I would love to look into it!

    @Rebelfirecpl A digital! Nice!  I'm always scared to take those since they aren't as sensitive, that is awesome!

    AFM, I triggered last night...I am going to be ovulating 20 eggs, I feel ok so far but not sure how tomorrow is going to go.  The RE had me inject just 1/4 of my 10,000 HCG shot because of all the follicles and high estrogen levels, squirted the rest down the drain...such a waste.  Kind of frustrated that they had me buy the 10,000 instead waiting to see if I was really going to need that much. I start the autoimmune meds tomorrow, along with getting my first intralipid infusion.  Transfer will be Sunday or Monday depending on progesterone levels tomorrow morning. :) 
  • @ndz2018 we seem to be on same schedule- my AF started Sunday- and my transfer is scheduled for the 27th!  Fingers crossed  everything works out for you this cycle!!! 

    AFM- I had my baseline this morning- waiting on update From nurse.  Estrogen patches start tomorrow unless they change something.  Getting anxious for the real deal!
  • @Rebelfirecpl I’m SO PUMPED for you!!! Congrats!!! Digital and everything!!!

    I took a FRER yesterday (5dp5dt) and *think* I saw a shadow, but I might just have line eyes. I asked my husband to look without telling him anything and he said he saw a super faint line. I didn’t test today, but I’ll try again tomorrow. I had a lot of symptoms immediately after my transfer until about day 4, but no cramps or pulling or anything for the last couple of days. 

    *shrug* Who knows?!??!? 
  • @Rebelfirecpl Congrats!!  What a great feeling! <3 FX for a strong beta!!

    Me: 34  DH: 36

    Married: 6 years

    TTC: 6 years

    Diagnosis: Male Factor

    4 Failed I.U.I's with Clomid in 2017 

    Retreival #1: 12/17= 9 eggs, 6 fertilized, 2 frozen 5dp

    Fresh Transfer #1: 12/17- BFN

    FET #1: 3/18- CP   Beta #1= 30 & Beta #2= 26

    Retreival #2: 6/18= 16 eggs, 10 fertilized, 5 frozen 6dp

    FET #2: 7/18 - M/C at 9 weeks    Beta #1= 229 & Beta #2= 444

    FET #3: scheduled for 12/7/18  M/C at 7 weeks  :'(  Beta #1 = 50, Beta # 2 = 115, Beta #3 = 301

    FET #4:  scheduled for 8/16/19

  • I will say that I have had a lot of different symptoms this time. I am already sleeping in a bra because I hurt to move. I bought gas meds becasbe it was awful! I am cramping. I don't remwreme these with my son (fresh IVF) but I am not upset about them either. FX for all the upcoming betas and transfers still to come!
  • Well, I "accidentally" tested this afternoon at 5dp6dt

    *TW*
    I got a faint, but clearly there line on a wondfo. 
    I ordered a bunch of FRER and Digi's but won't be here until Thursday!

    hitched 5/2009 -- Me 34, DH 39

    TTC #1:
    dx with POCS 7/2009
    TTC on & off since 1/2012
    September 2012; Surprise BFP - MC
    June - December 2013; Clomid/Femara + Trigger + TI = BFN x 4
    April - May 2016; Femara + TI = BFN x 2
    July 2016 - December 2016; Gonal-F + Ovidren + IUI = BFN x 3
    May 2018 - IVF #1; 8 snowbabies. transferred 1 embryo - CP
    August 2018 - FET #1 -- Healthy Baby Boy  <3

    TTC #2:
    July 2020 FET; beta 1 310, beta 2 1278

  • @Rebelfirecpl Congrats, I am happy for you and thanks for sending positive vibes!
  • FET today.  Planned to transfer two, but only one survived the thaw.  Just being a couch potato the whole day and watching a marathon of the food network.  :). Staying positive.
    TTC 5+ years--> unexplained infertility
    5 IUI Cycles-BFN
    IVF Fresh Transfer 03/2018, Blighted Ovum D&C 4/2018
    FET #1 Scheduled 8/7 ☺️


  • @sbjbrn good for you for taking a day to relax and binge. FX for a quick TWW!

    hitched 5/2009 -- Me 34, DH 39

    TTC #1:
    dx with POCS 7/2009
    TTC on & off since 1/2012
    September 2012; Surprise BFP - MC
    June - December 2013; Clomid/Femara + Trigger + TI = BFN x 4
    April - May 2016; Femara + TI = BFN x 2
    July 2016 - December 2016; Gonal-F + Ovidren + IUI = BFN x 3
    May 2018 - IVF #1; 8 snowbabies. transferred 1 embryo - CP
    August 2018 - FET #1 -- Healthy Baby Boy  <3

    TTC #2:
    July 2020 FET; beta 1 310, beta 2 1278

  • Yay for BFPs!! 

    @sbjbrn FX for a successful transfer! Rest up! 

    DH and I went to a dinner theater tonight and I had to do my Lupron in the bathroom. They had a sharps bin in the bathroom! I got so excited. I guess it’s the little things haha. 
  • @sbjbrn Congrats on your transfer. Hope you have a relaxing rest of the week ahead of you. 
    @madasm0530 I know, it's crazy when those kinds of accidents happen! LOL.  That is great news.  FX
    @megmac2010 Yay! A line is a line. I hope it gets stronger for you soon. 
    @Rebelfirecpl Big congrats!  
    @bpietronicco @ndz2018 Glad you both can get started!
  • @sbjbrn FX for you! Enjoy relaxing while little one is finding their perfect spot!

    @lemondrop1976 thank you! I just want everyone to remain happy and have good thoughts. It does help some to know other people are in your corner!
  • Blah. BFN with FMU 7dp5dt. Ugh, this sucks. 
  • @megmac2010 don't get down until after the beta. My FRER are still very faint 8dp5dt. I am thinking of you today! Hugs
  • @sbjbrn  baby dust to you!! 
    @madasm0530Rebelfirecpl congrats to all of you! Love all BFP's and Betas!!!  

    me 40 DH 43

    TTC 1 year

    suspected ectopic 10/17 - methotrexate

    suspected ectopic 2/18 - methotrextate

    DX - unexplained/old eggs

    ER June 2017 - 13 retr, 10 fert, 5 to PGS, 1 normal, 1 mosaic

    FET week of 8/13 - cancelled


  • @megmac2010 you're not out yet. keep your head up  <3<3

    hitched 5/2009 -- Me 34, DH 39

    TTC #1:
    dx with POCS 7/2009
    TTC on & off since 1/2012
    September 2012; Surprise BFP - MC
    June - December 2013; Clomid/Femara + Trigger + TI = BFN x 4
    April - May 2016; Femara + TI = BFN x 2
    July 2016 - December 2016; Gonal-F + Ovidren + IUI = BFN x 3
    May 2018 - IVF #1; 8 snowbabies. transferred 1 embryo - CP
    August 2018 - FET #1 -- Healthy Baby Boy  <3

    TTC #2:
    July 2020 FET; beta 1 310, beta 2 1278

  • @madasm0530 congrats on your bfp!
    @sbjbrn fx for you!
    @megmac2010 keeping my fingers crossed for you!  Hopefully you get a nice surprise at beta.
  • sbjbrnsbjbrn member
    edited August 2018
    @madasm0530 @J1006 @suziev3 @Rebelfirecpl @knottienj @laurengon82 Thank you. 

    This is our last embryo, so I'm really trying to enjoy the PUPO status lol

    FX for all and congrats to all BFP's.

    Here's to hoping for our miracles!!!
    TTC 5+ years--> unexplained infertility
    5 IUI Cycles-BFN
    IVF Fresh Transfer 03/2018, Blighted Ovum D&C 4/2018
    FET #1 Scheduled 8/7 ☺️


  • @sbjbrn Congrats on your transfer!  Are you going to test before beta?
    @madasm0530 Congrats!  That's early for a line! Did you transfer two?
    @megmac2010 I would try again on day 9, you are not out yet by any means.

    AFM, transfer day was just moved up to Sunday...my progesterone level is at 24.5,  I think that is why it got moved up.  I have terrible cramps and bloating due to ovulation, trying to drink extra fluids.  I started the lovenox and steroid today and went in for the intralipid IV infusion.  It wasn't bad at all (minus the 1.5 hour drive to get there).  You basically lie in a comfy chair in a room eating snacks and watching tv for two hours.  The intralipids were a white milky color, not what I expected.
  • @sungirl39 no, we only transferred 1. I’m trying to remain sane because my wondfo on 5dpt was darker than the one I tested with this morning at 7dpt with FMU. I know, I know.. they aren’t qualitative and I should wait to test again until I get my FRERs and Digis in the mail today. IF  :s

    hitched 5/2009 -- Me 34, DH 39

    TTC #1:
    dx with POCS 7/2009
    TTC on & off since 1/2012
    September 2012; Surprise BFP - MC
    June - December 2013; Clomid/Femara + Trigger + TI = BFN x 4
    April - May 2016; Femara + TI = BFN x 2
    July 2016 - December 2016; Gonal-F + Ovidren + IUI = BFN x 3
    May 2018 - IVF #1; 8 snowbabies. transferred 1 embryo - CP
    August 2018 - FET #1 -- Healthy Baby Boy  <3

    TTC #2:
    July 2020 FET; beta 1 310, beta 2 1278

  • **tw child mentioned**

    Hi, everyone!  I'm scheduled to have my transfer next week (crossing my fingers I'm not delayed!) and thought I should return to the bump to help get me through this journey!  Just a little bit about myself (**tw child mentioned**)- I first did a IVF almost 3 years ago and was extremely fortunate and had our baby girl our first try with a fresh transfer.  We have 2 embryos from that round and will be transferring them next week. My husband has cystic fibrosis and was born without a vas Deferens (98% of men with the disease are infertile).  We're really hoping that some how we're lucky enough that this transfer will work and we can avoid another round of sperm extraction surgery and IVF!  

    I just had my first ultrasound yesterday and it looks like my lining is doing great, but my estrogen is low.  They've added oral estrace so I'm hoping that'll get it up to where it is needed.  Hopefully this won't delay my cycle any and I'll be PUPO by the end of next week!  Oh, and we just moved two months ago and I'll be flying out of state to do my transfer!  I'm really nervous that I'm not seeing my doctor until the transfer- has anyone here ever done monitoring at a different clinic?  

    Good luck to the rest of you, and congrats to those with BFPs already!   I'll be reading through old posts today and will try to catch up with how you ladies are doing! 
    ***pregnancy mentioned***

    Me: 27/ DH: 29
    Dx:  obstructive azoospermia 
    IVF#1:  October 2015
    10/7/2015:  ER  11 retrieved, 8 mature, 7 fertilized w/ ICSI
    10/12/2015:  Transferred 5AA and 4AA blasts, froze one 4AA and 4BB
    Beta #1 9dp5dt:  122!!! BFP!
    Singleton, due June 2016

  • @caitiemae welcome! FX everything’s set for transfer next week!  <3

    hitched 5/2009 -- Me 34, DH 39

    TTC #1:
    dx with POCS 7/2009
    TTC on & off since 1/2012
    September 2012; Surprise BFP - MC
    June - December 2013; Clomid/Femara + Trigger + TI = BFN x 4
    April - May 2016; Femara + TI = BFN x 2
    July 2016 - December 2016; Gonal-F + Ovidren + IUI = BFN x 3
    May 2018 - IVF #1; 8 snowbabies. transferred 1 embryo - CP
    August 2018 - FET #1 -- Healthy Baby Boy  <3

    TTC #2:
    July 2020 FET; beta 1 310, beta 2 1278

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