@leilee101 Best of luck with your appointment today!! I'm back in on Friday for a lining check, lining is the one stage of all this I've never actually had a problem with - but that just makes me nervous that a problem will rear it's head this time. I'm hoping all will be well they'll give me a transfer date on Friday. @suzycupcake I'm still hanging in here with ye all!! I hate this waiting part - and it doesn't help that it's followed by an even worse waiting part According to our spreadsheet there should be still a few of us - plus a few newbies joined in last week - all the ladies waiting to be impregnated raise their hands !! @murph145 Congrats on being PUPO!!!! Sounds like you've had a relaxing evening. So your mission now - should you choose to accept it - is to tactfully stop your wife from peeing on things for the next few days
Can I ask - is anyone else seeing a counsellor during this stage? My clinic offers counselling as part of the package and while I've taken it sporadically in the past I decided to go once a week for the next month. I really found my transfer cycle incredibly stressful last month and I'm trying everything to reduce stress this time - so she put me on a complete de-stress "self-care" plan and I'm being very careful to stick to it. Firstly I'm trying to identify when I'm getting upset/stressed. I found last month that from the moment I started taking oestrogen I felt very down - almost to the point of depression. I've been feeling kinda the same over the last week so I'm trying to just acknowledge it and basically do anything that will lift my spirits (for some reason* watching clips of Hugh Jackman seems to really help!). Also I'm just so incredibly tired - like stupidly, painfully tired. I can't tell if that rooted in emotion or if it's the oestrogen or what, but I'm finding it so hard to get out of bed in the morning. Anyone else feeling really fatigued? I guess emotional tiredness is to be expected at this stage...
*ok - that reason is pretty obvious mmmmmmmmmmm
**History in Spoiler**
Me 39, DH 40 Married Oct 2010, TTC ~7yrs Seeing RE since Spring 2013 Clomid - no response Letrozole (6 months) 2015 Laperoscopy/Hysteroscopy in 2015 Puregon injectibles + trigger x5 in 2016 - all BFN Started IVF March 2017 - 25 follies, 9 eggs, 3 fertilised, 1 survived-> frozen due to hyper stimulation of ovaries FET May 16th 2017, BFP May 27th 2017, m/c @ 9wks IVF #2 February 2018 - 16 eggs, 8 fertilised, 3 frozen embabies Awaiting FET April 2018 - cancelled (cyst) FET May 2018, BFP June 2nd 2018, m/c @ 8wks FET October 2018 - BFN Final FET - late November 2018
@roisis *raises hand* ... I saw a therapist when we first got our diagnosis and needed to come to terms with needed to use a donor and all the stress surrounding that. It was extremely helpful, and good to know she is always available and knows my story if things get too overwhelming. I always find that videos of baby animals lifts my spirits lol, for a different reason than Hugh Jackman but I'm gonna give that one a shot sometime
Lining check went ok.. I am up to 6.1. So relieved that it's at least going up (up from 4.2 last Thursday) but a little bummed that I will probably be pushing December at this point. My clinic likes to see at least 7 (I was 7.1 last transfer and *TW* that was a success), so I wonder if they will have me come back in this weekend or wait until Monday.
@babyvibes While I'm happy you're happy you should please consider the Bump guidelines before posting such news:
"Don't post drive by pregnancy announcements - Let's face it nobody likes a drive by BFP. If you've never (or even only a few times) posted on our board, we politely ask that you do not come here to simply post your success story in getting pregnant. Those announcements are happily reserved for our board members who we've supported and cheered on since they made their introduction on this board. If you’d like to join a board we would suggest making your introduction on the board Pregnant after Infertility. Established Member Postings about a BFP and/or Loss– These types of posts should generally come with a "BFP mentioned" or "Loss mentioned" trigger warning. For graduated members, we'd love to hear about your progress in the Grad Checkin thread. "
Also, several times in this thread people have advised how to share things in a 'Spoiler' and it should be very clear that we use **TW** warnings for any such news.
I don't say this to be mean - I get that you're very excited - but this is a support group and a safe space for a lot of people. We share all aspects of this journey, not just the end. I believe you should remove this post immediately.
**History in Spoiler**
Me 39, DH 40 Married Oct 2010, TTC ~7yrs Seeing RE since Spring 2013 Clomid - no response Letrozole (6 months) 2015 Laperoscopy/Hysteroscopy in 2015 Puregon injectibles + trigger x5 in 2016 - all BFN Started IVF March 2017 - 25 follies, 9 eggs, 3 fertilised, 1 survived-> frozen due to hyper stimulation of ovaries FET May 16th 2017, BFP May 27th 2017, m/c @ 9wks IVF #2 February 2018 - 16 eggs, 8 fertilised, 3 frozen embabies Awaiting FET April 2018 - cancelled (cyst) FET May 2018, BFP June 2nd 2018, m/c @ 8wks FET October 2018 - BFN Final FET - late November 2018
@leilee101 YAY! I’m so glad you’re lining looks good today !! Sorry your FET might get pushed back to Dec BUT in reality Dec will be here in like 9 days... I know how much the waiting sucks but you’re so close! Enjoy the holiday with a nice glass of vino for me my friend!
@roisis It’s the meds for sure !! Sometimes they’re like a giant mind f*. I also Saw a therapist!!!
I apologize. I thought I did make it a spoiler. I have only posted one time since I’m new to the group, so I must have not done it correctly. There’s no option for me to delete it, so I edited it. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean for it to sound like a brag, I was trying to be encouraging.
@babyvibes Thanks for being understanding and for responding so quickly Congratulations on your result - and Happy Birthday !!
**History in Spoiler**
Me 39, DH 40 Married Oct 2010, TTC ~7yrs Seeing RE since Spring 2013 Clomid - no response Letrozole (6 months) 2015 Laperoscopy/Hysteroscopy in 2015 Puregon injectibles + trigger x5 in 2016 - all BFN Started IVF March 2017 - 25 follies, 9 eggs, 3 fertilised, 1 survived-> frozen due to hyper stimulation of ovaries FET May 16th 2017, BFP May 27th 2017, m/c @ 9wks IVF #2 February 2018 - 16 eggs, 8 fertilised, 3 frozen embabies Awaiting FET April 2018 - cancelled (cyst) FET May 2018, BFP June 2nd 2018, m/c @ 8wks FET October 2018 - BFN Final FET - late November 2018
@roisis Preach is sister!! Hope you are doing well!!
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
Heys guys so had a lil scare today. I started spotting. I know it can be common in early pregnancy but it still doesn’t make it any less scary. I guess what made it worse was it was red and I was super crampy , like AF cramps. Since i’ll only be 5 weeks tomorrow it’s too early for an U/S so I’ll be going in for blood work in the morning I guess to check my progesterone, estrogen and a beta test.
@ndz2018 I don't know much about all this stuff but wishing you the best and that everything will be perfectly fine!! I know the Dr told us the same thing that spotting and cramping are both possible. So hopefully that's just part of the process.
Hi all - beta came back. Not great news. Very, very low for 13dp5dt. Was basically told to prepare for the worst. I'm pretty numb right now. Have to go back on Friday and I guess we'll know more either way but obviously we know what the outcome will probably be. Might take a break from these boards until after the holidays when we jump back into everything. Thanks for being there everyone
@ndz2018 your levels are so amazing, hold on to that and stay positive. As you know/mentioned it's absolutely common. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow girl but it's going to be okay!
@murph145 Thank you so much! I had been warned that this may happen as well. Let’s hope it’s exactly what they say.
@ellemarie7 I’m so sorry, this process sucks sometimes! If you need to chat I’m a PM away. Thank you so much for your kind words! They are appreciated my friend. Be kind to yourself and take all the time you need.
Ok good news the spotting has stopped and even more good news my nurse put me in for an ultrasound tomorrow just to be on the safe side. I know they won’t be able to see much....I’m just hoping they see what they’re supposed to see at 5 weeks.
Hello everyone. My beta came in today and was super low. It's not official negative, but looks like a chemical pregnancy The worst thing is that I'm still taking all meds until Monday, that's when the official negative will be announced I guess. @ndz2018 Stay positive, since it's normal symptoms for early pregnancies @ellemarie7 I guess we are going on the second round about the same time, I also want to jump right in on next cycle.
@ellemarie7 Hang on there girl I know it feels unfair and it sucks...but it is what it is. And we got to stay strong. By the way, I'm talking this brave only because I had this wonderful bottle of wine standing in front of me (half empty already lol).
@dukie001 & @ellemarie7 Guys I'm so so sorry. This process can just utterly suck sometimes.
@ndz2018 Just echoing that spotting is really scary - but it is so so common in early pregnancy. I'm glad you've got an early appointment - try not to worry
**History in Spoiler**
Me 39, DH 40 Married Oct 2010, TTC ~7yrs Seeing RE since Spring 2013 Clomid - no response Letrozole (6 months) 2015 Laperoscopy/Hysteroscopy in 2015 Puregon injectibles + trigger x5 in 2016 - all BFN Started IVF March 2017 - 25 follies, 9 eggs, 3 fertilised, 1 survived-> frozen due to hyper stimulation of ovaries FET May 16th 2017, BFP May 27th 2017, m/c @ 9wks IVF #2 February 2018 - 16 eggs, 8 fertilised, 3 frozen embabies Awaiting FET April 2018 - cancelled (cyst) FET May 2018, BFP June 2nd 2018, m/c @ 8wks FET October 2018 - BFN Final FET - late November 2018
@ellemarie7 and @dukie001 so sorry to come on here and see this news ladies. After my CP, everyone kept telling me how high the odds are of having a take home baby after a CP. it was no consolation to me at the time but helped a little bit later down the line. Thinking of you both ❤️
@ndz2018 yes spotting is very common but also very scary. It is probably just your little bean snuggling in. Please keep us posted - and take it easy!
Good morning Everyone thank you so much for your encouraging words! Honestly they mean so much to me! Had our scan this morning and I knew we wouldn’t see that much. They even told me they will probably only see the gestational sac and yolk sac and that’s exactly what we saw . Of course they couldn’t find the source of the bleeding. Here is a pic below Just waiting on our blood work to come back! OH and there is only 1 baby in there everyone LOL you should have see the look of relief on MH face when they told us that
@ndz2018 that's great news! Glad it seems all is well!! Happy Thanksgiving everyone and best wishes to you all.
My wife is just taking things easy. 7 more long days until our first blood / beta test. She's not going to even pee on a stick she's just going to wait it out until the blood test and let the dr tell us. Im nervous and she's completely fine. Makes me wonder who the "girl" is in this relationship haha!
@murph145 Happy Thanksgiving! I saw your intro a few days ago and I'm happy to see we have a husband participant. I think it would be great if more husbands jumped in for support/sanity during the very difficult journey of IVF! However, I can't let that casual sexism in the posting slide. Putting "girl" in quotation marks and "haha" at the end of the comment doesn't take away from the fact that there's the suggestion that being nervous, anxious, or concerned is inherently feminine. That's one of the reasons why women were (and still are!) diagnosed with "hysteria" for a variety of actual, legitimate medical conditions. Also, you are not less masculine in any way by being a caring partner or feeling overwhelmed by the unknown. I know you didn't mean anything malicious by your comment, but be mindful of the power of wording. I hope you get lots of great food today and I applaud you for being such a great support to your wife (and yourself!) during this time.
Me: 35 DH: 28 TTC since June 2016 Azoospermia diagnosis (zero count) Dec 2016 AZFc chromosome microdeletion discovery March 2017 Unsuccessful TESE for DH in August 2017 October 2017 IVF with donor sperm
29R, 24M, 16F, 2d5, 4d6 (6 embryos total) Only 3 could have PGS. 2/3 normal. 5 embies frozen 12/15/17 FET #1 (1 embryo)--CP 2/7/17 FET #2 (2 embryos)--BFN Chronic endometritis diagnosis May 2018
ERA Sept 2018--borderline receptive--12 more hours of progesterone Abnormal SIS Oct 2018 Repeat hysteroscopy Nov 1. Treated recurring endometritis. 12/4/18 FET #3 (2 embryos)--BFN Our journey has come to an end.
Happy late Thanksgiving all, been absent this last week because I was trying to get all my work done so I could actually relax and enjoy the holidays. I think I've got a case of bronchitis sneaking up on me, which sounds about right, given my FET is on Wednesday 😬
Starting the PIO with ethyl oleate today. Has anyone done this, in lieu of Sesame oil? I developed a sensitivity and my insurance actually approved this compound (though it's still almost $300 for 3 vials, instead of $30), so I decided to give it a go ... At this point, it's just a couple hundred more dollars on the burn pile.
Hoping everyone is doing well and hope to see some great betas soon! Congrats @ndz2018 ... Glad it was just a precaution and things are going so well!
**History in Spoiler**
Me-35, DH-36 - TTC since 08/10 Me - anovulatory, non-Insulin PCOS, DH - low end of "normal" sperm count IUI#1 - 02/15 - Cancelled due to scrubbed sperm count <1MM IVF#1 - 08/15 - 13x5-day blastocysts (ranging from AA-BB, most are 5 or 6), not PGS, on ice FET#1 - 10/15 - 1 emb - BFP (DD 07/16) (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium) FET#2 - 07/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium) FET#3 - 08/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium) FET#4 - 10/17 - 2 emb - BFN (changed to estrace + prometrium because of allergic reaction to PIO sesame oil) ERA Testing - 12/17 - window moved (-1 day) FET#5 - 03/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used) Karyotype Testing - 04/18 - Negative (we're ok) FET#6 - 06/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used) FET#7 - 10/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used) FET#8 - 11/18 - 2 emb - BFP; looks like one baby is going to make it, DD is due 8/16 (though likely to be 8/9)
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I've been lurking a few weeks now but love how supportive this group is to everyone during this difficult journey. I hope its not too late to join:). We have been extremely nervous and we haven't shared anything with anyone yet. It was hard yesterday during Thanksgiving dinner but have decided to share with family when we get into a safe zone. Background - I'm 4:) and DH 50 - FET 11/6 (2 non PGS day 5 or 6). I cheated at 6dp5dt and got BFP on CB digital - 1st Beta: 993 (11/20) - 2nd Beta and US: ??? 11/27 - 2 miscarriages (1CP and 1-10weeks) of natural pregnancies, 2 FET transfer (BFNs).
Continuous prayers and thoughts for everyone on this board.
*lurking* Glad to know that everything is going well for you @ndz2018! I'm still spotting and yes it us normal but I'm too scared to resume intercourse because of that. FX for you!
Hi Everyone, sorry I have even a bit MIA but I have been reading keeping up with you guys. Hope all you Americans had a great Thanksgiving, we are just getting into summer here yay! I had my first FET on Tuesday, seems strange to think there is a possibly a tiny human in there. First blood test on Fri 30th, husband is so keen on doing an early hpt but I’m trying to convince him to wait. They gave us a photo of the embryo which is really cool.
Is anyone else on progesterone pessaries? Am not liking these at all, but you do what you gotta do.
@ndz2018 congratulations! So excited for you @teenad82 congratulations on PUPO, the TTW is tough, I wish you all the best
@mico2019 Congrats on the lovely beta! How many dpt was that?
@ndz2018 I was too freaked out to enjoy 'woohooing' the entire pregnancy -- and honestly, aside from a period in the 2nd trimester, I felt too tired and uncomfortable. I always got some spotting after intercourse so that freaked me out and I decided I'd rather not get freaked out. /shrug Whatever works for you, but it is ok once the doctor gives you all the clear. I'm just paranoid.
~~ Our Story in Spoiler! TW loss/child~~
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!
Hi ladies; Happy Thanksgiving!!! Still hanging out over here doing my Estrogen shots. Another one on Saturday and then PIO starts Sunday. Lining check Monday and if all looks good, transfer will still be 11/30. I don't feel like there are any updates really. Hey, by any chance, is anyone here in the midst of the foster to adopt process, or anything like that?
People think we become mothers when we give birth but the truth is we become mothers the moment we start calling our babies to us in our thoughts, dreams and prayers. Some paths are short and some are so long that you can easily forget where you were headed.
How I feel all of the time. My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI Back on Levothyroxine FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt, 1st Beta on 7dpt 93 2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule. Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017 New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
@mbradfo2 - I was 19 or 20 DPO. Clinic waits two weeks after transfer for beta, which felt like eternity. @secret-snowdog - HA! That is serious will power. I was super anxious and caved at 6dp5dt. How long did your office require bedrest? @suzycupcake - Starting PIO is a good sign that everything is on tract for 11/30.
Hi ladies, I’m officially out for November. My lining is stuck at a 6 and they want to cancel my cycle. I’m so upset.. waiting for a call back from the doctor now to see if there is anything we can do.. add patches or delestrogen IM. I’m only on estrace now (vaginally and orally) but it’s been like 3 weeks. My dose was increased last week but apparently that wasn’t good enough.
Im especially annoyed because at the appointment prior to starting this cycle, I told my doctor I don’t think I respond well to estrace can we try something else (my lining last FET was only 7.1). he said that since I’m thin that is normal. That was his friggin explanation. I wish I pushed more then, I just assumed he knew what he was talking about.
I'm so sorry @leilee101, that really really sucks. That is a crappy explanation. Hopefully some shots can be added and it won't have to be cancelled. I've actually asked my RE to email the science of when he says something that seems off. Not sure how gladly he does it, but he does it.
People think we become mothers when we give birth but the truth is we become mothers the moment we start calling our babies to us in our thoughts, dreams and prayers. Some paths are short and some are so long that you can easily forget where you were headed.
How I feel all of the time. My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI Back on Levothyroxine FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt, 1st Beta on 7dpt 93 2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule. Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017 New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
The on call dr said she can add patches but she highly recommend cancelling. She said it would likely not even work and too much estrogen also might create a “toxic environment” which does not sound good. We only have one embryo left so I don’t want to chance it, I would rather call it and start over fresh. Total bummer!
My RE saw that I had some lining issues during IUI because my previous RE kept meticulous notes. So he has me on Delestrogen injections for FET. Not sure what is happening yet until Monday, but hopefully a change next time around will work for you. There are other ladies who have mentioned success with some kind of a stim protocol. Good call on not wanting to risk it! I'd probably wanna do the same thing if I were in your shoes. I know waiting for AF will seem like forever, but she will come and you'll be right back on the FET wagon in no time. Hang in there!
People think we become mothers when we give birth but the truth is we become mothers the moment we start calling our babies to us in our thoughts, dreams and prayers. Some paths are short and some are so long that you can easily forget where you were headed.
How I feel all of the time. My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI Back on Levothyroxine FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt, 1st Beta on 7dpt 93 2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule. Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017 New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
@leilee101 UUUGHHHH NOOOOO I’m so annoyed for you! Maybe ask them about stim protocol to thicken that lining. Sounds like you’re doing what’s best for your embryo! I know how much being delayed sucks!!!
@teenad82 I just learned this too! But you type what you want, highlight it and click on the little "paragraph" symbol in the tool bar above the text box and select "spoiler" from the drop down menu.
Like this!
~~ Our Story in Spoiler! TW loss/child~~
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!
Re: Nov 2018 FET
@suzycupcake I'm still hanging in here with ye all!! I hate this waiting part - and it doesn't help that it's followed by an even worse waiting part
According to our spreadsheet there should be still a few of us - plus a few newbies joined in last week - all the ladies waiting to be impregnated raise their hands
@murph145 Congrats on being PUPO!!!! Sounds like you've had a relaxing evening. So your mission now - should you choose to accept it - is to tactfully stop your wife from peeing on things for the next few days
Can I ask - is anyone else seeing a counsellor during this stage? My clinic offers counselling as part of the package and while I've taken it sporadically in the past I decided to go once a week for the next month. I really found my transfer cycle incredibly stressful last month and I'm trying everything to reduce stress this time - so she put me on a complete de-stress "self-care" plan and I'm being very careful to stick to it. Firstly I'm trying to identify when I'm getting upset/stressed. I found last month that from the moment I started taking oestrogen I felt very down - almost to the point of depression. I've been feeling kinda the same over the last week so I'm trying to just acknowledge it and basically do anything that will lift my spirits (for some reason* watching clips of Hugh Jackman seems to really help!). Also I'm just so incredibly tired - like stupidly, painfully tired. I can't tell if that rooted in emotion or if it's the oestrogen or what, but I'm finding it so hard to get out of bed in the morning. Anyone else feeling really fatigued? I guess emotional tiredness is to be expected at this stage...
*ok - that reason is pretty obvious mmmmmmmmmmm
Married Oct 2010, TTC ~7yrs
Seeing RE since Spring 2013
Clomid - no response
Letrozole (6 months) 2015
Laperoscopy/Hysteroscopy in 2015
Puregon injectibles + trigger x5 in 2016 - all BFN
Started IVF March 2017 - 25 follies, 9 eggs, 3 fertilised, 1 survived-> frozen due to hyper stimulation of ovaries
FET May 16th 2017, BFP May 27th 2017, m/c @ 9wks
IVF #2 February 2018 - 16 eggs, 8 fertilised, 3 frozen embabies
Awaiting FET April 2018 - cancelled (cyst)
FET May 2018, BFP June 2nd 2018, m/c @ 8wks
FET October 2018 - BFN
Final FET - late November 2018
Lining check went ok.. I am up to 6.1. So relieved that it's at least going up (up from 4.2 last Thursday) but a little bummed that I will probably be pushing December at this point. My clinic likes to see at least 7 (I was 7.1 last transfer and *TW* that was a success), so I wonder if they will have me come back in this weekend or wait until Monday.
Established Member Postings about a BFP and/or Loss– These types of posts should generally come with a "BFP mentioned" or "Loss mentioned" trigger warning. For graduated members, we'd love to hear about your progress in the Grad Checkin thread. "
Also, several times in this thread people have advised how to share things in a 'Spoiler' and it should be very clear that we use **TW** warnings for any such news.
I don't say this to be mean - I get that you're very excited - but this is a support group and a safe space for a lot of people. We share all aspects of this journey, not just the end. I believe you should remove this post immediately.
Married Oct 2010, TTC ~7yrs
Seeing RE since Spring 2013
Clomid - no response
Letrozole (6 months) 2015
Laperoscopy/Hysteroscopy in 2015
Puregon injectibles + trigger x5 in 2016 - all BFN
Started IVF March 2017 - 25 follies, 9 eggs, 3 fertilised, 1 survived-> frozen due to hyper stimulation of ovaries
FET May 16th 2017, BFP May 27th 2017, m/c @ 9wks
IVF #2 February 2018 - 16 eggs, 8 fertilised, 3 frozen embabies
Awaiting FET April 2018 - cancelled (cyst)
FET May 2018, BFP June 2nd 2018, m/c @ 8wks
FET October 2018 - BFN
Final FET - late November 2018
@roisis It’s the meds for sure !! Sometimes they’re like a giant mind f*. I also Saw a therapist!!!
@murph145 Congrats on being PUPO!!!
Married Oct 2010, TTC ~7yrs
Seeing RE since Spring 2013
Clomid - no response
Letrozole (6 months) 2015
Laperoscopy/Hysteroscopy in 2015
Puregon injectibles + trigger x5 in 2016 - all BFN
Started IVF March 2017 - 25 follies, 9 eggs, 3 fertilised, 1 survived-> frozen due to hyper stimulation of ovaries
FET May 16th 2017, BFP May 27th 2017, m/c @ 9wks
IVF #2 February 2018 - 16 eggs, 8 fertilised, 3 frozen embabies
Awaiting FET April 2018 - cancelled (cyst)
FET May 2018, BFP June 2nd 2018, m/c @ 8wks
FET October 2018 - BFN
Final FET - late November 2018
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
@ndz2018 your levels are so amazing, hold on to that and stay positive. As you know/mentioned it's absolutely common. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow girl but it's going to be okay!
@ellemarie7 I’m so sorry, this process sucks sometimes! If you need to chat I’m a PM away. Thank you so much for your kind words! They are appreciated my friend. Be kind to yourself and take all the time you need.
@ndz2018 Stay positive, since it's normal symptoms for early pregnancies
@ellemarie7 I guess we are going on the second round about the same time, I also want to jump right in on next cycle.
@ndz2018 thank you ❤️
@ndz2018 good luck tomorrow. Like everyone had said, splitting is a stressful, but fairly normal early pregnancy occurrence. Keep us posted!
@ndz2018 Just echoing that spotting is really scary - but it is so so common in early pregnancy. I'm glad you've got an early appointment - try not to worry
Married Oct 2010, TTC ~7yrs
Seeing RE since Spring 2013
Clomid - no response
Letrozole (6 months) 2015
Laperoscopy/Hysteroscopy in 2015
Puregon injectibles + trigger x5 in 2016 - all BFN
Started IVF March 2017 - 25 follies, 9 eggs, 3 fertilised, 1 survived-> frozen due to hyper stimulation of ovaries
FET May 16th 2017, BFP May 27th 2017, m/c @ 9wks
IVF #2 February 2018 - 16 eggs, 8 fertilised, 3 frozen embabies
Awaiting FET April 2018 - cancelled (cyst)
FET May 2018, BFP June 2nd 2018, m/c @ 8wks
FET October 2018 - BFN
Final FET - late November 2018
@ndz2018 yes spotting is very common but also very scary. It is probably just your little bean snuggling in. Please keep us posted - and take it easy!
Beta at 16dp5dt is
My wife is just taking things easy. 7 more long days until our first blood / beta test. She's not going to even pee on a stick she's just going to wait it out until the blood test and let the dr tell us. Im nervous and she's completely fine. Makes me wonder who the "girl" is in this relationship haha!
TTC since June 2016
Azoospermia diagnosis (zero count) Dec 2016
AZFc chromosome microdeletion discovery March 2017
Unsuccessful TESE for DH in August 2017
October 2017 IVF with donor sperm
29R, 24M, 16F, 2d5, 4d6 (6 embryos total)
Only 3 could have PGS. 2/3 normal. 5 embies frozen
12/15/17 FET #1 (1 embryo)--CP
2/7/17 FET #2 (2 embryos)--BFN
Chronic endometritis diagnosis May 2018
ERA Sept 2018--borderline receptive--12 more hours of progesterone
Abnormal SIS Oct 2018
Repeat hysteroscopy Nov 1. Treated recurring endometritis.
12/4/18 FET #3 (2 embryos)--BFN
Our journey has come to an end.
Starting the PIO with ethyl oleate today. Has anyone done this, in lieu of Sesame oil? I developed a sensitivity and my insurance actually approved this compound (though it's still almost $300 for 3 vials, instead of $30), so I decided to give it a go ... At this point, it's just a couple hundred more dollars on the burn pile.
Hoping everyone is doing well and hope to see some great betas soon! Congrats @ndz2018 ... Glad it was just a precaution and things are going so well!
Me - anovulatory, non-Insulin PCOS, DH - low end of "normal" sperm count
IUI#1 - 02/15 - Cancelled due to scrubbed sperm count <1MM
IVF#1 - 08/15 - 13x5-day blastocysts (ranging from AA-BB, most are 5 or 6), not PGS, on ice
FET#1 - 10/15 - 1 emb - BFP (DD 07/16) (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#2 - 07/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#3 - 08/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#4 - 10/17 - 2 emb - BFN (changed to estrace + prometrium because of allergic reaction to PIO sesame oil)
ERA Testing - 12/17 - window moved (-1 day)
FET#5 - 03/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
Karyotype Testing - 04/18 - Negative (we're ok)
FET#6 - 06/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
FET#7 - 10/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
FET#8 - 11/18 - 2 emb - BFP; looks like one baby is going to make it, DD is due 8/16 (though likely to be 8/9)
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I've been lurking a few weeks now but love how supportive this group is to everyone during this difficult journey. I hope its not too late to join:). We have been extremely nervous and we haven't shared anything with anyone yet. It was hard yesterday during Thanksgiving dinner but have decided to share with family when we get into a safe zone.
Background
- I'm 4:) and DH 50
- FET 11/6 (2 non PGS day 5 or 6). I cheated at 6dp5dt and got BFP on CB digital
- 1st Beta: 993 (11/20)
- 2nd Beta and US: ??? 11/27
- 2 miscarriages (1CP and 1-10weeks) of natural pregnancies, 2 FET transfer (BFNs).
Continuous prayers and thoughts for everyone on this board.
Glad to know that everything is going well for you @ndz2018! I'm still spotting and yes it us normal but I'm too scared to resume intercourse because of that. FX for you!
Hope all you Americans had a great Thanksgiving, we are just getting into summer here yay!
I had my first FET on Tuesday, seems strange to think there is a possibly a tiny human in there. First blood test on Fri 30th, husband is so keen on doing an early hpt but I’m trying to convince him to wait.
They gave us a photo of the embryo which is really cool.
Is anyone else on progesterone pessaries? Am not liking these at all, but you do what you gotta do.
@ndz2018 congratulations! So excited for you
@teenad82 congratulations on PUPO, the TTW is tough, I wish you all the best
Congrats on the lovely beta! How many dpt was that?
@ndz2018
I was too freaked out to enjoy 'woohooing' the entire pregnancy -- and honestly, aside from a period in the 2nd trimester, I felt too tired and uncomfortable. I always got some spotting after intercourse so that freaked me out and I decided I'd rather not get freaked out. /shrug Whatever works for you, but it is ok once the doctor gives you all the clear. I'm just paranoid.
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."
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
@secret-snowdog - HA! That is serious will power. I was super anxious and caved at 6dp5dt. How long did your office require bedrest?
@suzycupcake - Starting PIO is a good sign that everything is on tract for 11/30.
Im especially annoyed because at the appointment prior to starting this cycle, I told my doctor I don’t think I respond well to estrace can we try something else (my lining last FET was only 7.1). he said that since I’m thin that is normal. That was his friggin explanation. I wish I pushed more then, I just assumed he knew what he was talking about.
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
@secret-snowdog Congrats on being PUPO!
@mico2019 Congrats!
I just learned this too! But you type what you want, highlight it and click on the little "paragraph" symbol in the tool bar above the text box and select "spoiler" from the drop down menu.
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."