@Avrilmai I’m pretty much on bed rest for 3 days—no lifting anything heavier than a gallon of milk. No sex until my beta and no running until they can see a heartbeat on an ultrasound
AFM Lining was between 7.5 and 8.5 depending on the angle but thinks 7.7 is the correct measurement. My RE thinks my lining looks good but isn’t perfect and is concerned about my estrogen drop yesterday. She said she was really on the fence about me (but her nurse reminded her that every time she’s on the fence, the patient ends up pregnant). She said that in a perfect world, the lining would be thicker but this may be all I can get to. I told her that I don’t want to go through with the FET if she didn’t think it would work and she said she had the highest cancellation rate at the clinic so she wouldn’t hesitate to cancel if she really thought it wasn’t going to work. My estrogen jumped to 2227 today! I was worried that would be too high but the nurse said everything was great! I started PIO tonight and my transfer is next Wednesday, 12/5! Oh and did anyone’s clinic say not to pull back on the needle to check for blood? (I mentioned I was worried about that part after watching the video and she said they don’t do that anymore)
@lindsjacobs Yes, I've always had antibiotics with each of my FETs with two different REs. I know REs are more likely to prescribe it if you've had losses in the past, but I've been on a regular doxy protocol because of my endometritis.
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.
I transferred a PGS and it ended in a chemical last month... I’ll be trying another cycle either the end of December or January. Did they change anything in your protocol for this transfer?
@rr510 I'm sorry for your loss. Can I ask if this was your first transfer? I'm coming out of a failed transfer in October and just transferred another with the exact same protocol - but two previous transfers stuck (albeit temporarily) so I was happy to go with the same protocol. I know it's tough - but your little one did implant so your clinic might be happy to go with the same approach again.
@purplg8r Oh yay!!! I started reading your post and was worried for you - but that's such an oestrogen jump!!! I'm delighted you've got the go-ahead for next week!!! (I don't do PIO - so can't advise there) @beachbunnyxo123 Yay for increased lining! It's amazing how our bodies just respond better to some drugs. @ChristenMA83 likewise I've taken the two on separate cycles but never together. Maybe just ask the clinic for a reason why there are trying this - I'm sure they have a plan. @leilee101 I think I took provera once to get a stubborn period started - and it did come in about 5 days after starting the drug. I normally spot first anyway so I can't say if it was any different with or without. Here's hoping your CD1 is on her way @lindsjacobs I've never been given antibiotics - and I've never heard of their use before. I'm not really a fan of antibiotics unless they're necessary though. I guess just go with your RE's advice? And that does sound like a medicated rather than natural cycle - but that's ok! Medicated cycles can give you more control over dates
**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
@lindsjacobs I took a zpack at the beginning of the cycle (and they had H take one too). And now that it’s right before the transfer, I’m on Medrol and Keflex too
@roisis Congrats on being PUPO!! @purplg8r Yay... only 2 more days to go!
AFM: I started progesterone yesterday and had my first PIO shot. Hubby did a great job because it didn't even hurt I had my lining check last Friday and it was a 7.2. Hopefully it will continue to grow. My transfer is this Friday and I am sooooooo ready! Also, I'm exhausted from these estradiol patches! I went to bed at 6:30 last night
@lindsjacobs sounds like we are on a very similar protocol. I'm also on 6mg estrace, aspirin and finished my Medrol last night. Started PIO last Thursday. No antibiotics for me. I did them with my retrievals.
@kimberlyshae glad you're not having issues with the PIO. FX it stays that way! Friday is so soon!
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@roisis Congrats on being PUPO! @lindsjacobs DH and I both had to do a Z-Pack for the ER (him starting when I started stims, and me starting the day of ER) but are not on any antibiotics for transfer. We did do an endometrial biopsy test when we did the ER and it didn't show any inflammation so maybe that's party of why, idk. We are going to have so many transfers this week! Can't wait @purplg8r@avrilmai@AlohaKumu@kimberlyshae (who did I miss?)
AFM Lining was up to 9.5 this morning, follicle at 17.5. My RE said that meant I will ovulate any time now. I was expecting the follicle needed to be bigger (in my one monitored clomid cycle my lead was at 22 two days before I ovulated on my own) but she said in an unmedicated cycle anything over 16 can be big enough to start a surge. We'll see. She said from here out I'll just be monitored with bw (and of course to keep doing my OPKs). So far OPKs are negative and CM is a new consistency I've never experienced that is very confusing. Still no clue when transfer will be but it's certainly looking like next week some time.
This is such a huge week!!! I hope everything progresses quickly and you are a go for next week, @zamora_spin.
I finished with my mock transfer and my RE said, “I like your uterus!” Lol. She said my lining still looks great and we are ready for tomorrow.
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.
@AlohaKumu That is awesome, so glad the mock transfer went well and your lining is still good! I know, what a week this is! Thank you, I just got EWCM, which I don't think I've ever been so excited to see so I'm hoping it's a good sign of ovulation soon @Avrilmai I'm very lucky - no PIO. The idea with the natural transfer is that the corpus luteum from the follicle for this month produces progesterone to help (hopefully) support a pregnancy. I will be using progesterone suppositories to supplement but that's all. I know the PIO sucks and I'm sorry you have to deal with it. Is it going ok?
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.
@zamora_spin no pio! That’s great. It’s going okay. I really wasn’t prepared for the soreness. My first injection was a lower dose & the nurse did it. It was totally fine. After that it has been sore hips, but after all of this it is something I can deal with. @AlohaKumu so ready! I know you’re ready. Let’s do this!
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
So new to posting this is our 3rd fet cycle should have transfer on December 11th. Was wondering if anyone has been told that there is such a thing as your lining being too thick? I had to go in for an unplanned sono yesterday as I was having a lot of pain in my ovary they were thinking ovarian cyst! Well doctor said my lining was ready for transfer, but they are still keeping me on meds until Friday and doing planned sono before starting PIO for transfer next week. Does anyone know if this is normal?
@avrilmai our RE recommends normal activity post transfer but Pelvic rest through beta and the first ultrasound. He has the same reason as your RE for normal activity - to maintain bloodflow.
@lindsjacobs We always do a z-pack for DH and I before retrieval and I do a z-pack before transfer. I start mine on the 13th for the FET on the 18th.
@purplg8r I'm glad you're getting to move forward with the transfer. Good luck tomorrow. Hopefully the nurse is right and your RE being on the fence is a good sign. FX!
@rr510 after my MC in May from our first transfer, they added acyclovir and prednisone to my protocol for my July (failed) transfer - this was after testing NK cells and finding a slight elevation there. This cycle is the same protocol as July's.
@ruger0228 welcome to the group! For my first successful transfer, was at 9 a week and a half before transfer, it was at least a 14 at the next check a few days before transfer. I know a lot of RE's look for at least 8...but I'm not sure if it can get too thick.
@ruger0228 Welcome!! I'm actually not sure if lining can get too thick - but I remember someone once saying their's went up to 20(!) and their transfer still went ahead. My lining was also up at 9mm a week before transfer - and it's always been that way - so I wouldn't worry unduly. And I hope you don't have a cyst Could they not see it on the sono - or with an u/s?
**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
@Avrilmai I know your transfer is probably a lot earlier than mine, so I hope everything is fantastic! PUPO!
@ruger0228 Yes, it is possible for the lining to be too thick, but staying on meds an additional week (especially not increasing the dosages) may be okay in your case. Sometimes your lining is "ready" (like at 7-8), but can continue to plump up quite a bit before being too thick. Did they determine the cause of the pain?
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 TRANSFER DAY, @AlohaKumu & @Avrilmai!!!!!! @purplg8r good luck tomorrow!!! @zamora_spin totally stalking your progress because I am so curious what to expect. Anything between 17-18mm is a "ready to go" follie. Hope everything lines up for your transfer to be very soon @beachbunnyxo123 wahoo!! congrats on getting a date, this group has really hit the ground running @rr510 I also have a z pack RX'd to begin right before every transfer @kimberlyshae your transfer is Friday right?? Fingers crossed so hard for you!!
Wow, so many of my favorite bumpies transferring this week/next week! I am so excited for everyone and hope we all end this year on such a good note. My AF came this morning (WOW provera is a miracle drug), so once I am ready to ovulate (follie between 17-18mm) I will get a trigger and then transfer will be one week later. In the interim: accupunture, pom juice, brazil nuts, vitamins galore etc etc. I anticipate my transfer being around the holidays, which is perfect because it's so easy to take time off work around then.
Hello everyone, sorry we’re late to the party.
We’ve been part of the November IVF group, but fresh transfer didn’t happen and we’re penciled in for FET on Dec 19th.
My wife is 28, this is our first cycle. I have an amazing 10 year old daughter from a previous relationship, but we have no children together, yet.
We have a total of 6 frozen embryos and we’re transferring 2.
I’ll be reading and catching up on all the comments on this thread, to learn about where everyone else is at
@purplg8r good luck today!! @tuasdad welcome to the party, it's nice to see you over here! Feel free to add yourself to the December Spreadsheet (link in my signature)
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.
@purplg8r Good luck today @Tuasdad Welcome! Sorry your fresh transfer didn't take - that's always tough. But it's great you can go straight into another transfer - I'm also coming straight out of a failed transfer and hoping for better results this time around. And ooo - your wife will be PUPO over Christmas!! Will you be avoiding drinks over the holiday in solidarity with her?! I've talked my hubs into refraining from drink during the TWW - but I doubt he'd be on for that if it actually went over Christmas Best of luck to you! @AlohaKumu & @Avrilmai How did ye get on? I hope all went smoothly and you're both just taking it easy for a while
**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 Yes, everything went great yesterday. I've been relaxing and enjoying some Netflix comedies. I'm still a little bit sore this morning, but I'm going to continue to take it easy until 24 hours after the transfer time before I (gently) venture out into the world.
Is anyone else having to pee way more frequently? I forgot that the hormones (I'm guessing the progesterone) always make me wake up in the middle of the night for bathroom trips.
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.
@AlohaKumu yes! I peed so much yesterday and just started my PIO. I also woke up with night sweats both of these happened with my last few cycles. What a pain!
@beachbunnyxo123 I guess I forgot about that part from last cycle a little bit! Oh well. I’ve gotten really good at the path from the bed to the bathroom now. Lol
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.
@purplg8r FX for you today!!! Glad everything went well @AlohaKumu @leilee101 Hooray for AF! So glad you're on your way finally! yes, my transfer is Friday! Welcome @Tuasdad !! Fingers crossed that this one works for you and wifey!
@roisis things went well yesterday, thanks for asking! I'm working today, but i have a desk job and Wednesdays tend to be pretty low-key.
@AlohaKumu Yes! and i was totally unprepared for it. I never have to get up in the middle of the night to pee, and it took me a few days to realize that it must be the PIO
@Tuasdad welcome. hope you find success in December
@kimberlyshae how are you doing with the soreness. I did find that using the heating pad (before transfer) helped to reduce some of the soreness for me.
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@beachbunnyxo123 I am doing a natural cycle, so no medication until I am ready to ovulate. Then Ovidrel trigger, and start PIO 3 days later (that's just because I have always had a shot luteal phase so better safe than sorry). And Z pack. Other than that, au naturale. FX my body know what it's doing, I hope all these medicated cycles haven't thrown it out of whack.
Is anyone else transferring tomorrow?? I have a 10am FET scheduled. This week has flown by!!!
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married: 10 years TTC: 10 years Diagnosis: Male Factor Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.) Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.) Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male) HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test) HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Peeking in here unofficially. I just got shocked with amazing news of both of my 2 blasts from my November retrieval being healthy (and both girls - after losing a PGS normal girl embryo in early November, I was trying to let go of the fantasy of having a girl). I don't have my consult until next week since my results came 6 days sooner this time than last time, so I'm not for sure a go for this cycle. My last one was a post-retrieval cycle, so if my RE feels that contributed to the loss I had, then I may skip this one, but since I do have two, I'm inclined to chance it unless she advises against it. We will likely do another natural cycle, which would put my transfer somewhere between December 29th and January 7th, so I may not belong on this board at all, anyway. We will most likely do PIO instead of Endometrin this time as that may be why I had massive non-menstrual bleeding 4dp5dt last time. Still need to meet with my RE and get her take on that - I went from failed FET to retrieval cycle so fast I never even spoke with her in between. I also have the complication of my clinic being closed December 25-28, so if I surge during that time frame, I wouldn't be able to transfer. I can't use BCP to control the timing of my cycles so they have all be natural-start.
@ittybittybug-2 Hi and Welcome! Congratulations on getting two healthy embryos - and I'm sorry for you loss. Lots of people hang out in two groups when their dates fall at the very end/beginning of the month (I'm also active in novemberFET). So please do join in and keep us updated on your progress - even though you may end up in a 2019 transfer. And yes, that is tricky trying to time a natural cycle over the Christmas break - hope it all works out for you - and if not - Extra EggNog for you!!! (I'm Irish - I really don't know what eggnog is but I believe it's christmassy and alcoholic!!)
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
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married: 10 years TTC: 10 years Diagnosis: Male Factor Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.) Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.) Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male) HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test) HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
@lindsjacobs FX crossed for you today. I transfer tomorrow at 11:30 @Avrilmai Yes, the soreness from the PIO shots has gotten better. I used a heating pad last night and it felt sooooo good! No soreness today. @purplg8r Glad everything went well yesterday. Time to watch Netflix and Christmas movies!! That's going to be me tomorrow... I can't wait! @ittybittybug-2 Welcome to the group. I hope everything works out for you this time! How many are you going to transfer?
Hubby went out yesterday and got me some Pom juice and Brazil nuts because they're supposed to help with implantation and lining. Is anyone doing the pineapple core thing? I also got a pineapple
Re: Dec 2018 FET
@roisis yay for being PUPO!!
@beachbunnyxo123 I’m so glad your lining is already looking better!!
@zamora_spin your lining is already looking good!
@Avrilmai I’m pretty much on bed rest for 3 days—no lifting anything heavier than a gallon of milk. No sex until my beta and no running until they can see a heartbeat on an ultrasound
AFM Lining was between 7.5 and 8.5 depending on the angle but thinks 7.7 is the correct measurement. My RE thinks my lining looks good but isn’t perfect and is concerned about my estrogen drop yesterday. She said she was really on the fence about me (but her nurse reminded her that every time she’s on the fence, the patient ends up pregnant). She said that in a perfect world, the lining would be thicker but this may be all I can get to. I told her that I don’t want to go through with the FET if she didn’t think it would work and she said she had the highest cancellation rate at the clinic so she wouldn’t hesitate to cancel if she really thought it wasn’t going to work. My estrogen jumped to 2227 today! I was worried that would be too high but the nurse said everything was great! I started PIO tonight and my transfer is next Wednesday, 12/5! Oh and did anyone’s clinic say not to pull back on the needle to check for blood? (I mentioned I was worried about that part after watching the video and she said they don’t do that anymore)
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.
@purplg8r Oh yay!!! I started reading your post and was worried for you - but that's such an oestrogen jump!!! I'm delighted you've got the go-ahead for next week!!! (I don't do PIO - so can't advise there)
@beachbunnyxo123 Yay for increased lining! It's amazing how our bodies just respond better to some drugs.
@ChristenMA83 likewise I've taken the two on separate cycles but never together. Maybe just ask the clinic for a reason why there are trying this - I'm sure they have a plan.
@leilee101 I think I took provera once to get a stubborn period started - and it did come in about 5 days after starting the drug. I normally spot first anyway so I can't say if it was any different with or without. Here's hoping your CD1 is on her way
@lindsjacobs I've never been given antibiotics - and I've never heard of their use before. I'm not really a fan of antibiotics unless they're necessary though. I guess just go with your RE's advice? And that does sound like a medicated rather than natural cycle - but that's ok! Medicated cycles can give you more control over dates
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
@purplg8r Yay... only 2 more days to go!
AFM: I started progesterone yesterday and had my first PIO shot. Hubby did a great job because it didn't even hurt
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
@kimberlyshae glad you're not having issues with the PIO. FX it stays that way! Friday is so soon!
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@lindsjacobs DH and I both had to do a Z-Pack for the ER (him starting when I started stims, and me starting the day of ER) but are not on any antibiotics for transfer. We did do an endometrial biopsy test when we did the ER and it didn't show any inflammation so maybe that's party of why, idk.
We are going to have so many transfers this week! Can't wait @purplg8r @avrilmai @AlohaKumu @kimberlyshae (who did I miss?)
AFM Lining was up to 9.5 this morning, follicle at 17.5. My RE said that meant I will ovulate any time now. I was expecting the follicle needed to be bigger (in my one monitored clomid cycle my lead was at 22 two days before I ovulated on my own) but she said in an unmedicated cycle anything over 16 can be big enough to start a surge. We'll see. She said from here out I'll just be monitored with bw (and of course to keep doing my OPKs). So far OPKs are negative and CM is a new consistency I've never experienced that is very confusing. Still no clue when transfer will be but it's certainly looking like next week some time.
I finished with my mock transfer and my RE said, “I like your uterus!” Lol. She said my lining still looks great and we are ready for tomorrow.
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.
@AlohaKumu yeah for a good uterus!
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@Avrilmai I'm very lucky - no PIO. The idea with the natural transfer is that the corpus luteum from the follicle for this month produces progesterone to help (hopefully) support a pregnancy. I will be using progesterone suppositories to supplement but that's all. I know the PIO sucks and I'm sorry you have to deal with it. Is it going ok?
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.
@zamora_spin hopefully that opk turns positive soon!!
@AlohaKumu lol. Yay for your good little uterus!!
@AlohaKumu so ready! I know you’re ready. Let’s do this!
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
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
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
TTC History in spoiler Instagram
Married Oct 2007
TTC Since Oct 2010 - MFI Diagnosis 2012 (Morphology 1% + High DNA Frag)
IUI x2 in 2012 - BFN
IVF #1 Feb 2018 - 9 Retrieved - 8 Mature - 5 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
FET#1 March 2018 - BFP - MMC May @ 10w4d
FET#2 July 2018 - BFN
IVF #2 Nov 2018 - 10 Retrieved - 10 Mature - 8 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1g5WcvXnkwR7X3P54gCU3nPxKM5d9AyTBrRwoV6eV0Ws/edit#gid=0
TTC History in spoiler Instagram
Married Oct 2007
TTC Since Oct 2010 - MFI Diagnosis 2012 (Morphology 1% + High DNA Frag)
IUI x2 in 2012 - BFN
IVF #1 Feb 2018 - 9 Retrieved - 8 Mature - 5 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
FET#1 March 2018 - BFP - MMC May @ 10w4d
FET#2 July 2018 - BFN
IVF #2 Nov 2018 - 10 Retrieved - 10 Mature - 8 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
@ruger0228 Welcome!! I'm actually not sure if lining can get too thick - but I remember someone once saying their's went up to 20(!) and their transfer still went ahead. My lining was also up at 9mm a week before transfer - and it's always been that way - so I wouldn't worry unduly. And I hope you don't have a cyst
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
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.
@purplg8r one more day day woohoo!!
AFM just found out my FET will be on Sunday, started pio this morning
@purplg8r good luck tomorrow!!!
@zamora_spin totally stalking your progress because I am so curious what to expect. Anything between 17-18mm is a "ready to go" follie. Hope everything lines up for your transfer to be very soon
@beachbunnyxo123 wahoo!! congrats on getting a date, this group has really hit the ground running
@rr510 I also have a z pack RX'd to begin right before every transfer
@kimberlyshae your transfer is Friday right?? Fingers crossed so hard for you!!
Wow, so many of my favorite bumpies transferring this week/next week! I am so excited for everyone and hope we all end this year on such a good note. My AF came this morning (WOW provera is a miracle drug), so once I am ready to ovulate (follie between 17-18mm) I will get a trigger and then transfer will be one week later. In the interim: accupunture, pom juice, brazil nuts, vitamins galore etc etc. I anticipate my transfer being around the holidays, which is perfect because it's so easy to take time off work around then.
My wife is 28, this is our first cycle. I have an amazing 10 year old daughter from a previous relationship, but we have no children together, yet.
We have a total of 6 frozen embryos and we’re transferring 2.
I’ll be reading and catching up on all the comments on this thread, to learn about where everyone else is at
@tuasdad welcome to the party, it's nice to see you over here! Feel free to add yourself to the December Spreadsheet (link in my signature)
TTC History in spoiler Instagram
Married Oct 2007
TTC Since Oct 2010 - MFI Diagnosis 2012 (Morphology 1% + High DNA Frag)
IUI x2 in 2012 - BFN
IVF #1 Feb 2018 - 9 Retrieved - 8 Mature - 5 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
FET#1 March 2018 - BFP - MMC May @ 10w4d
FET#2 July 2018 - BFN
IVF #2 Nov 2018 - 10 Retrieved - 10 Mature - 8 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
@leilee101 yay for AF!! What’s your med plan? Wasn’t sure what you guys had decided!
@Tuasdad welcome!
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.
@Tuasdad Welcome! Sorry your fresh transfer didn't take - that's always tough. But it's great you can go straight into another transfer - I'm also coming straight out of a failed transfer and hoping for better results this time around. And ooo - your wife will be PUPO over Christmas!! Will you be avoiding drinks over the holiday in solidarity with her?! I've talked my hubs into refraining from drink during the TWW - but I doubt he'd be on for that if it actually went over Christmas
@AlohaKumu & @Avrilmai How did ye get on? I hope all went smoothly and you're both just taking it easy for a while
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
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.
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.
Glad everything went well @AlohaKumu
@leilee101 Hooray for AF! So glad you're on your way finally! yes, my transfer is Friday!
Welcome @Tuasdad !! Fingers crossed that this one works for you and wifey!
AFM... hurry up Friday!
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
@AlohaKumu Yes! and i was totally unprepared for it. I never have to get up in the middle of the night to pee, and it took me a few days to realize that it must be the PIO
@Tuasdad welcome. hope you find success in December
@kimberlyshae how are you doing with the soreness. I did find that using the heating pad (before transfer) helped to reduce some of the soreness for me.
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@Tuasdad welcome
@AlohaKumu yes!! And it’s so annoying because I can never go fully back to sleep after
AFM...transfer went well! Hopefully she’s getting all snuggly in there!
Married: 10 years
TTC: 10 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.)
Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.)
Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male)
HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test)
HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
@lindsjacobs Good luck today!!!
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
Married: 10 years
TTC: 10 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.)
Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.)
Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male)
HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test)
HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
@Avrilmai Yes, the soreness from the PIO shots has gotten better. I used a heating pad last night and it felt sooooo good!
@purplg8r Glad everything went well yesterday. Time to watch Netflix and Christmas movies!! That's going to be me tomorrow... I can't wait!
@ittybittybug-2 Welcome to the group. I hope everything works out for you this time! How many are you going to transfer?
Hubby went out yesterday and got me some Pom juice and Brazil nuts because they're supposed to help with implantation and lining. Is anyone doing the pineapple core thing? I also got a pineapple
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