@justharrison How exciting!!!! I feel like this week will be the slowest week for me. Lol... I been so concern any little twinge or cramp I get so scared. I asked my nurse if it was normal to still have cramping on and off and she said it wasnt normal but very common.. I have no spotting or any other symptoms besides mild cramps here and there. So excited to see what your dr tells you this Friday.
38.9 on 7dpt. Doc says he's happy with that number and is hoping for over 80 on Wednesday.
Remaining cautiously optimistic bc I don't think I'll feel comfortable breathing easy until after the 2nd ultrasound. Glad to have confirmation b/c I'd been feeling ridiculously tired all weekend and want to pass the F out at work today. Hope that means this little bean is getting super comfy for the long haul this time.
Fall 2012 -- started TTC Summer 2015 - no BFP yet, labs normal, referred to RE Fall 2015 - Summer 2016 - Further testing all normal. 3 IUI's -- BFN. Recommended move to IVF. Planned cycle for fall 2016. September 2016 - Surprise natural BFP. MMC @ 8 weeks. RE expressed confidence that we just needed the 'right' embryo. Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 -- Break from TTC June 2017 - Started IVF; egg retrieval for freeze all cycle. 9 mature eggs retrieved, 5 fertilized. 2 4BB embies on ice. August 2017 - FET transfer both embies. BFP. Twin pregnancy confirmed by ultrasound. EDD 4/28/18 September 2017 - Twin B stopped developing; Twin A doing perfectly! Graduated from RE @ 10 weeks March 2018 - Baby Girl born via C/S due to pre-eclampsia -- strong and healthy!
TTC #2 January/Feb 2021 - Freeze-all IVF cycle March 2021 - FET of 1 PGS normal female embryo. BFP! Beta #1 156, #2 472, #3 1241, #4 5268 EDD 12/5/21 - Christmas baby!
Just while I was typing, I got a call from nurse. I am positive and my beta is 864 they will take another one on Wednesday.
I am cautiously optimistic to see those beta numbers. Real test is after 2000 my hcg doesn't raise. So holding my breath out. Thank you everyone for wishing me good luck. Atleast I crossed the first hurdle.
Congrats! @northbeach3 can’t wait for Wednesday! Edit: I went back to look at our May spread sheet and your beta is definitely higher than before so I’m really hoping this is it for us both!!!
I’ve been checking all day for beta updates today! Fx ladies!
I'm still waiting!! i'm losing it and want to call them, but i know they are probably busy... Patience is not my virtue lol Will update as soon as i hear. Great news @northbeach3 and @bkatp!!! Hope i can follow in your footsteps...
***** child/loss TW ***** Age: 32 DH: 35 natural pregnancy DD 2012 TTC #2 since 2014 9/2015 chemical pregnancy Initial workup: AMH: 0.898 ng/ml Antral Follicle Count: 5 FSH day 3: 6.56 mIU/ml LH day 3: 5.24 mIU/ml Estradiol day 3: 46.75 pg/ml
IUI 1-4 BFN
IVF #1 After ovulation was confirmed with progesterone levels on CD19. Cetrotide ½ dose X4 doses and minivelle was started CD 20 to continue through stim. Upon AF, started follistim 150 bid and menopur 75 bid on CD3. Started cetrotide 1 dose when biggest follicle reached 13mm. Retrieved 4 eggs out of 12 follicles, 2 PGS normal, FET #1 9/14/18 BFP beta#1 10dp6dt 369, 12dp6dt 1210
@northbeach3 my first beta is October 4. But I will start testing late this week I think. When do you think is best to start? I think it will relieve my stress since I didn't test last time at all.
congratulations @bkatp and @northbeach3! that's awesome! what day transfer are you? @babyhopeful442 keep us posted and FX for you! AFM I had my baseline today and had the green light to start estrace on Wednesday
AHHHHHH!!!!!! MY BETA WAS 369. sorry i just finished screaming into the nurse's ear lol. i'm 10 dpt of one 6 day blast. i'm so happy. Don't know what the future holds, but for now i will celebrate!!!!!!
***** child/loss TW ***** Age: 32 DH: 35 natural pregnancy DD 2012 TTC #2 since 2014 9/2015 chemical pregnancy Initial workup: AMH: 0.898 ng/ml Antral Follicle Count: 5 FSH day 3: 6.56 mIU/ml LH day 3: 5.24 mIU/ml Estradiol day 3: 46.75 pg/ml
IUI 1-4 BFN
IVF #1 After ovulation was confirmed with progesterone levels on CD19. Cetrotide ½ dose X4 doses and minivelle was started CD 20 to continue through stim. Upon AF, started follistim 150 bid and menopur 75 bid on CD3. Started cetrotide 1 dose when biggest follicle reached 13mm. Retrieved 4 eggs out of 12 follicles, 2 PGS normal, FET #1 9/14/18 BFP beta#1 10dp6dt 369, 12dp6dt 1210
@mrsyng -- was your RE happy with doubling from beta 2 to 3? i see you're due for a fourth beta.
@babydust2507 i'm 7dpt today. my clinic tests unusually early compared to most clinics... my last two transfers, they tested on 6dpt, but since my 6dpt was Sunday, they tested me today. Honestly, i have mixed feelings about this practice. On the positive, i get answers sooner... on the negative, the lower HCG levels create their own mindfuck. i had to have 4 betas last time b/c my first beta was 6.5 on 6dpt... BUT, that's how I knew FRER could have such good sensitivity -- a FRER had a faint line that day.
@momifbysea i feel like i've looked at a lot of progression pics. I would say testing on 5dpt with a FRER would be within reason. Anything earlier or with an HPT with less sensitivity will play tricks on your eyes.
ALL -- Have you guys seen this implantation calculator? It's one of my faves. Helps you work backwards to determine what day you may have had implantation.
@bkatp yes, I had my 3rd beta today and it came in at 956 for 14dptx short by 100 for doubling at 48 hrs. RN said she’s not worried... so I guess I won’t be either. so far it’s been better than my last two BFP.
@babydust2507 that’s awesome. You’re one step closer to transfer.
@northbeach3 as far as I know. I believe the RE is fine with the beta level since the RN said we’re still doing pretty well. The 3rd beta was really for my own reassurance as the clinic usually would draw beta #3 1 week after the 2nd beta since it did double appropriately and wasn’t super low.
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
thank you @bkatp, so I'll be on estrace till 10/23 (*eye rolls* that's another month!) and will start PIO on the 19. I have a question for you all ladies as it wasn't on the calendar. Did you all do or will do assisted hatching?
This might be a question for @embryoman... but when does assisted hatching occur and what does it technically entail?
i was under the assumption that AH happened with ICSI, but I actually don’t know what is done specifically. Is it also done at transfer? I just thought thawed embryos kept growing so thats why many are hatching in the photo.
@babydust2507 my estrace started approximately on 24th August and my transfer was on 12th. Dose varied from beginning to day of transfer and constant of 2mg twice a day after trasnfer
@northbeach3 according to what I know, assisted hatching( making a hole for easy hatching) is done after thawing and before transfer. Icsi is type of fertilization and fertilized whether natural or icsi are grown to day 3/5 with out a hole in it. If the embryo is already hatching they won't do anything with it ( assisted hatching)
Good explanation @bkatp which I agree! so does it mean if the embryo is not hatching after thawing they will automatically do the AH? Reason why they're asking to sign off on it on the consent form?
*Lurking* I don't remember signing off on assisted hatching specifically...but I must have somewhere. They did it on two of my three FETs, extra $650 each time..getting that bill was an unpleasant surprise to say the least.
@northbeach3 Assisted hatching helps the embryo come out of the zona so the trophectoderm can stick to the endometrium when transferred. When you freeze embryos the zona typically hardens and this can make it harder for the embryo to poke out so we "assist" them by making a hole with a laser. Even embryos that are technically hatching (expansion of 5) can be hatched just in case. The hole made with the laser can let many cells out versus a few by natural means and with zona hardening this could be important. However if you're doing a fresh transfer we won't assist hatch if they're already hatching.
Assisted hatching is done immediately after thawing. During ICSI we penetrate the zona to inject an egg but this isn't the same as assisted hatching which is reserved for when you have an embryo ready for transfer.
Hope that helps!
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And thank you @sungirl39. You made me laugh with that unexpected bill! i know I would have been mad too! I'm already fighting with my new insurance because they didn't cover some of the claims for my IVF cycle. I told them don't care how many mistakes they're gonna make on these claims but I know one thing I am not paying over my OOP (*eye rolls), so they're better reprocess them and make it right. I'm already frustrated with all these bills, ugh!
Ahh yes! Thanks @embryoman! So then is it always the case to do AH with FET? Unlike @sungirl39, I don’t think I was charged separately for it. I remember it being part of my consent... but my IVF/FET was a package so I assume if there was a charge, it was rolled into the total cost.
Oh no @justharrison, I am so sorry to see your update. I was so hopeful for you. Like @mrsyng, am also wondering if you will go in before Friday to make sure?
Re: Sep 2018 FET
i have my FX for yall!
38.9 on 7dpt. Doc says he's happy with that number and is hoping for over 80 on Wednesday.
Remaining cautiously optimistic bc I don't think I'll feel comfortable breathing easy until after the 2nd ultrasound. Glad to have confirmation b/c I'd been feeling ridiculously tired all weekend and want to pass the F out at work today. Hope that means this little bean is getting super comfy for the long haul this time.
FX for the other ladies with betas today!
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)
grats!! I'm so excited for you!
Summer 2015 - no BFP yet, labs normal, referred to RE
Fall 2015 - Summer 2016 - Further testing all normal. 3 IUI's -- BFN. Recommended move to IVF. Planned cycle for fall 2016.
September 2016 - Surprise natural BFP. MMC @ 8 weeks. RE expressed confidence that we just needed the 'right' embryo.
Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 -- Break from TTC
June 2017 - Started IVF; egg retrieval for freeze all cycle. 9 mature eggs retrieved, 5 fertilized. 2 4BB embies on ice.
August 2017 - FET transfer both embies. BFP. Twin pregnancy confirmed by ultrasound. EDD 4/28/18
September 2017 - Twin B stopped developing; Twin A doing perfectly! Graduated from RE @ 10 weeks
March 2018 - Baby Girl born via C/S due to pre-eclampsia -- strong and healthy!
TTC #2
January/Feb 2021 - Freeze-all IVF cycle
March 2021 - FET of 1 PGS normal female embryo. BFP! Beta #1 156, #2 472, #3 1241, #4 5268 EDD 12/5/21 - Christmas baby!
"When all is lost then all is found."
I am cautiously optimistic to see those beta numbers. Real test is after 2000 my hcg doesn't raise. So holding my breath out. Thank you everyone for wishing me good luck. Atleast I crossed the first hurdle.
Edit: I went back to look at our May spread sheet and your beta is definitely higher than before so I’m really hoping this is it for us both!!!
I’ve been checking all day for beta updates today! Fx ladies!
we're just waiting on you @babyhopeful442. fx!
@momifbysea -- what day is your first beta?
Kfs825 -- looks like you're having your us check today? good luck and let us know how it goes!
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)
Age: 32 DH: 35
natural pregnancy DD 2012 TTC #2 since 2014
9/2015 chemical pregnancy
Initial workup:
AMH: 0.898 ng/ml
Antral Follicle Count: 5
FSH day 3: 6.56 mIU/ml
LH day 3: 5.24 mIU/ml
Estradiol day 3: 46.75 pg/ml
IUI 1-4 BFN
IVF #1 After ovulation was confirmed with progesterone levels on CD19. Cetrotide ½ dose X4 doses and minivelle was started CD 20 to continue through stim. Upon AF, started follistim 150 bid and menopur 75 bid on CD3. Started cetrotide 1 dose when biggest follicle reached 13mm. Retrieved 4 eggs out of 12 follicles, 2 PGS normal, FET #1 9/14/18 BFP beta#1 10dp6dt 369, 12dp6dt 1210
@northbeach3 my first beta is October 4. But I will start testing late this week I think. When do you think is best to start? I think it will relieve my stress since I didn't test last time at all.
@babyhopeful442 keep us posted and FX for you!
AFM I had my baseline today and had the green light to start estrace on Wednesday
@mrsyng I only transferred 1. Since I am at 12dpt, my number is on higher end. I remember u said u will have another beta today. Did u get it done ?
For 7 dpt that is a great number @northbeach3
@babyhopeful442 we definitely know you are pregnant, we are praying for good numbers for you .
Age: 32 DH: 35
natural pregnancy DD 2012 TTC #2 since 2014
9/2015 chemical pregnancy
Initial workup:
AMH: 0.898 ng/ml
Antral Follicle Count: 5
FSH day 3: 6.56 mIU/ml
LH day 3: 5.24 mIU/ml
Estradiol day 3: 46.75 pg/ml
IUI 1-4 BFN
IVF #1 After ovulation was confirmed with progesterone levels on CD19. Cetrotide ½ dose X4 doses and minivelle was started CD 20 to continue through stim. Upon AF, started follistim 150 bid and menopur 75 bid on CD3. Started cetrotide 1 dose when biggest follicle reached 13mm. Retrieved 4 eggs out of 12 follicles, 2 PGS normal, FET #1 9/14/18 BFP beta#1 10dp6dt 369, 12dp6dt 1210
@mrsyng -- was your RE happy with doubling from beta 2 to 3? i see you're due for a fourth beta.
@babydust2507 i'm 7dpt today. my clinic tests unusually early compared to most clinics... my last two transfers, they tested on 6dpt, but since my 6dpt was Sunday, they tested me today. Honestly, i have mixed feelings about this practice. On the positive, i get answers sooner... on the negative, the lower HCG levels create their own mindfuck. i had to have 4 betas last time b/c my first beta was 6.5 on 6dpt... BUT, that's how I knew FRER could have such good sensitivity -- a FRER had a faint line that day.
@momifbysea i feel like i've looked at a lot of progression pics. I would say testing on 5dpt with a FRER would be within reason. Anything earlier or with an HPT with less sensitivity will play tricks on your eyes.
ALL -- Have you guys seen this implantation calculator? It's one of my faves.
Helps you work backwards to determine what day you may have had implantation.
According to the calculator, it would have had implantation on 6dpo (1dpt) -- very cool!
https://whenmybaby.com/implantation-doubling-calculator.php
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)
@bkatp yes, I had my 3rd beta today and it came in at 956 for 14dptx short by 100 for doubling at 48 hrs. RN said she’s not worried... so I guess I won’t be either. so far it’s been better than my last two BFP.
@babydust2507 that’s awesome. You’re one step closer to transfer.
@babydust2507 good to know you are starting estrogen on Wednesday. How long will you be on estrogen?
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
Yes mine was assisted hatching.
i was under the assumption that AH happened with ICSI, but I actually don’t know what is done specifically. Is it also done at transfer? I just thought thawed embryos kept growing so thats why many are hatching in the photo.
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)
@northbeach3 according to what I know, assisted hatching( making a hole for easy hatching) is done after thawing and before transfer. Icsi is type of fertilization and fertilized whether natural or icsi are grown to day 3/5 with out a hole in it. If the embryo is already hatching they won't do anything with it ( assisted hatching)
Assisted hatching is done immediately after thawing. During ICSI we penetrate the zona to inject an egg but this isn't the same as assisted hatching which is reserved for when you have an embryo ready for transfer.
Hope that helps!
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I had blood drawn today to confirm that I ovulated, and my transfer is scheduled for Friday!
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)
afm, unfortunately the spotting turned into full on bleeding so it looks like i am out once again. Thanks everyone for all the support!!