Infertility

FET November 2019

Hello,
I’m very new to the whole message board world but thought I’d give this a go! I have a tentative FET scheduled for the last week of November, anyone else expecting FET in November? 
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Re: FET November 2019

  • got the ok today to go ahead with a November FET after a chemical pregnancy following a FET. I start birth control again tomorrow. I am planning on calling and seeing what the time table is because I’m not very clear on what this process is - so far I’ve been communicating via the online portal with the nurses. 

    I’m still not really over the chemical yet. I started bleeding today and it’s so, so isolating. I did make a post on Facebook which brought a lot of support, but no one wants to hear you’re bleeding, you know?






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  • I'm not expecting necessarily fet in Nov, but I can offer you what experience I have with fet. 

    For 3 weeks (and under weekly monitoring), I was taking estrogen and progesterone to build up my lining. When they see 3 layers of your endometrium, they will thaw your best frozen embryo and do ET. Then your 2WW. Every person will have a specialized protocol of course, but it was easier on my body to do a frozen cycle than a fresh one. My clinic prefers fet, since they feel they are more successful. 

    Best of luck, ladies!
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  • @erbear84 i’m sorry to hear about your chemical pregnancy, after having one myself I know how isolating it can feel, that’s partly why I decided to start posting here, it’s feels less lonely when you know others are going through similar things. 

    this will be my second FET and for some reason I feel like my nurse has also been very vague with me regarding my schedule and the process, but i’ll be done with my BCP next week so i’ll be reaching out to her on Monday to get more specifics on the process.

    @diamante1181 thank you for giving us an idea of what to expect!! my clinic also prefers FET and this one will be my second, maybe they assume i remember 🤷🏻‍♀️ but it was almost 2 years ago so I’ve definitely forgotten the process. 
  • sarahrosessarahroses member
    edited November 2019
    Hi there.
     I'm planning on relaxing with acupuncture, massage and mindfulness, and taking my protocol of supplements and good foods. I also need to force myself to go to bed earlier (I'm a night owl) because it impacts progesterone.
  • @sarahroses wishing you good luck on your natural FET!! Sounds like you have a great plan to get yourself ready
  • @erbear84, I too am coming into my November FET from a Chemical Pregnancy.

    This cycle started 6 days after I found out that my September transfer was a CP.  I went in the next day for a beta to make sure that my levels were negative.  That day they were 7 (under 5 is considered negative) because it had gone down so much in a week and was very nearly negative they gave me the go ahead to start my estrace and then come back in a week (yesterday) for another beta.  Yesterday it was 0 so that confirms that as long as my lining is good next week (I only have one monitoring US in my protocol) we are good to do the transfer.  Right now it's tentatively scheduled for 11/6!
    Infertility Journey (in spoiler because it's way too long and child/loss mentioned)
    Married: 08/09/2013; TTC #2
    Me: 31, possible PCOS and Septate Uterus (Septum removed in November 2017)
    DH: 31, MFI (Low Count and Low Motility)
    July 2017 - IUI #1 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
    August 2017 - IUI #2 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
    September 2017 - IUI #3 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
    November 2017 - Uterine Septum removed
    December 2017 - IVF Consultation
    January 2018 - IVF #1 - Retrieval 1/24 - 2 Day 3 embryos (1 transferred fresh, 1 frozen) and 2 Day 5 embryos frozen
    February 2018 - Fresh Transfer - Transfer 1/27 (1 day 3 embryo) - BFN
    March 2018 - FET #1 - Transfer 3/2 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFP!  1st beta (10dp5dt) - 101; 2nd beta (17dp5dt) - 3061! Due 11/18/2018
    March 2018 - Remaining embryos lost in malfunction.

    October 8, 2018 - Son born at 34 weeks and a day due to preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome.  Spent 13 days in the NICU.
    Lilypie Premature Baby tickers

    June 2019 - IVF #2 - Cancelled - Cyst on Ovary
    July 2019 - IVF #2 Take 2 - Retrieval 8/1 - 5 Day 5 embryos frozen
    August 2019 - FET #1 - Cancelled - No Trilaminar Lining
    September 2019 - FET #1 - Transfer 9/25 (1 day 5 embryo) - Chemical Pregnancy - 1st beta (9dp5dt): 110; 2nd beta (14dp5dt): 357; 3rd beta (16dp5dt): 188; 4th beta (23dp5dt): 7
    November 2019 - FET #2 - Transfer 11/6 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFN
    December 2019 - FET #3 - Transfer 12/11 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFP! - 1st beta (8dp5dt): 102; 2nd beta (15dp5dt): 2636! Due 08/28/2020

    August 13, 2020 - Son born at 37 weeks an 6 days due to failed BPP (Gestational Diabetes).
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  • @marfi236 how exciting! Hope all goes well on your US so that 11/6 is a for sure! 🤗😊
  • I was on the October FET board but I just received my protocol and the FET will happen in the third week of November, so hello!
    This is going to be my second FET. trigger warning*** first FET resulted in my son***end

    This time around I’m so ill prepared for the transfer. I wanted to exercise, eat better and take extra supplements but I haven’t done any. I haven’t done any acupuncture but I’m going to start this Friday. I haven’t missed my meds at least and I call it a win. 
    Me: 41  DH: 46
    Unexplained infertility/AMA, polycystic ovaries, insulin resistance
    FET#1(July 2017): eSET of first of 4 PGS-normal embryos, DS born 3/30/2018
    FET#2(Oct/Nov 2019): eSET  
  • Hi Ladies...

    I'm excited to be apart of the November group. I go this Friday, November 1st for my baseline ultrasound and bloodwork. If every things looks good I will start estradiol :). I am just ready to start this cycle. I wish everyone good luck!!!

    Thanks,

    Ronda 
  • sarahrosessarahroses member
    edited November 2019
    @cashewchickenI hear you about not having time to keep to the healthy protocol. I have it all down on paper, but in reality it's hard to adhere. I mean, I did exercise in the past month, but slipped on the healthy eating part a bit, haven't gone to acupuncture yet 
  • November is almost here! Good luck to all the ladies who are transferring soon!

    @sarahroses I’m sorry that you’ve been having stressful situations. I’m having one too, with an illness in the family, and of course, ttc. It’s hard to relax through this journey but hoping November will be a great month for all of us!
    Me: 41  DH: 46
    Unexplained infertility/AMA, polycystic ovaries, insulin resistance
    FET#1(July 2017): eSET of first of 4 PGS-normal embryos, DS born 3/30/2018
    FET#2(Oct/Nov 2019): eSET  
  • We are go for transfer on Wednesday (the 6th)!  It was still up in the air until today.  Last Wednesday, I had my lining check US and while I had a trilaminar lining, there was a scant amount of fluid in my uterus so I had a followup today to see if the fluid was gone, and it was!
    Infertility Journey (in spoiler because it's way too long and child/loss mentioned)
    Married: 08/09/2013; TTC #2
    Me: 31, possible PCOS and Septate Uterus (Septum removed in November 2017)
    DH: 31, MFI (Low Count and Low Motility)
    July 2017 - IUI #1 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
    August 2017 - IUI #2 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
    September 2017 - IUI #3 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
    November 2017 - Uterine Septum removed
    December 2017 - IVF Consultation
    January 2018 - IVF #1 - Retrieval 1/24 - 2 Day 3 embryos (1 transferred fresh, 1 frozen) and 2 Day 5 embryos frozen
    February 2018 - Fresh Transfer - Transfer 1/27 (1 day 3 embryo) - BFN
    March 2018 - FET #1 - Transfer 3/2 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFP!  1st beta (10dp5dt) - 101; 2nd beta (17dp5dt) - 3061! Due 11/18/2018
    March 2018 - Remaining embryos lost in malfunction.

    October 8, 2018 - Son born at 34 weeks and a day due to preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome.  Spent 13 days in the NICU.
    Lilypie Premature Baby tickers

    June 2019 - IVF #2 - Cancelled - Cyst on Ovary
    July 2019 - IVF #2 Take 2 - Retrieval 8/1 - 5 Day 5 embryos frozen
    August 2019 - FET #1 - Cancelled - No Trilaminar Lining
    September 2019 - FET #1 - Transfer 9/25 (1 day 5 embryo) - Chemical Pregnancy - 1st beta (9dp5dt): 110; 2nd beta (14dp5dt): 357; 3rd beta (16dp5dt): 188; 4th beta (23dp5dt): 7
    November 2019 - FET #2 - Transfer 11/6 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFN
    December 2019 - FET #3 - Transfer 12/11 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFP! - 1st beta (8dp5dt): 102; 2nd beta (15dp5dt): 2636! Due 08/28/2020

    August 13, 2020 - Son born at 37 weeks an 6 days due to failed BPP (Gestational Diabetes).
    Lilypie First Birthday tickers
  • @marfi236 Yay! That’s exciting! Wishing you a smooth and successful transfer!

    Had an acupuncture last Friday and it was so nice and calming. My US and bloodwork are next Monday. Just started estrogen patches and have been doing lupron shots for over a week now. Things are happening! Eeek!
    Me: 41  DH: 46
    Unexplained infertility/AMA, polycystic ovaries, insulin resistance
    FET#1(July 2017): eSET of first of 4 PGS-normal embryos, DS born 3/30/2018
    FET#2(Oct/Nov 2019): eSET  
  • @marfi236 how exciting!! Ill be sending prayers and positive vibes your way on Wednesday!! 

    @cashewchicken I was also started on Lupron last thursday! Things are definitely moving along and it’s exciting. My transfer date to far is still scheduled for the last wednesday of November, hoping it stays that way!

    good luck to all 🙂
  • moving to a December transfer (12/3) now. Good luck, ladies!




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  • Hey ladies! Good luck to all of you on your fets! I will also be doing fet this month. I also have been doing acupuncture and plan on doing it before and after transfer. I am so nervous bc after last month's  retrieval, we only ended up with 1 embryo so hoping that its all we need. Only on day 3 of estrogen and go back on tues to see the next step. 
    @marfi236 how are you feeling after your transfer?
    Anyone else transfering soon? 
  • sarahrosessarahroses member
    edited November 2019
  • @bobella22 I’m doing pretty good!  Just trying to stay busy so I don’t think about it!  I think I’ll test some time this coming week!  My beta is scheduled for the 18th!
    Infertility Journey (in spoiler because it's way too long and child/loss mentioned)
    Married: 08/09/2013; TTC #2
    Me: 31, possible PCOS and Septate Uterus (Septum removed in November 2017)
    DH: 31, MFI (Low Count and Low Motility)
    July 2017 - IUI #1 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
    August 2017 - IUI #2 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
    September 2017 - IUI #3 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
    November 2017 - Uterine Septum removed
    December 2017 - IVF Consultation
    January 2018 - IVF #1 - Retrieval 1/24 - 2 Day 3 embryos (1 transferred fresh, 1 frozen) and 2 Day 5 embryos frozen
    February 2018 - Fresh Transfer - Transfer 1/27 (1 day 3 embryo) - BFN
    March 2018 - FET #1 - Transfer 3/2 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFP!  1st beta (10dp5dt) - 101; 2nd beta (17dp5dt) - 3061! Due 11/18/2018
    March 2018 - Remaining embryos lost in malfunction.

    October 8, 2018 - Son born at 34 weeks and a day due to preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome.  Spent 13 days in the NICU.
    Lilypie Premature Baby tickers

    June 2019 - IVF #2 - Cancelled - Cyst on Ovary
    July 2019 - IVF #2 Take 2 - Retrieval 8/1 - 5 Day 5 embryos frozen
    August 2019 - FET #1 - Cancelled - No Trilaminar Lining
    September 2019 - FET #1 - Transfer 9/25 (1 day 5 embryo) - Chemical Pregnancy - 1st beta (9dp5dt): 110; 2nd beta (14dp5dt): 357; 3rd beta (16dp5dt): 188; 4th beta (23dp5dt): 7
    November 2019 - FET #2 - Transfer 11/6 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFN
    December 2019 - FET #3 - Transfer 12/11 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFP! - 1st beta (8dp5dt): 102; 2nd beta (15dp5dt): 2636! Due 08/28/2020

    August 13, 2020 - Son born at 37 weeks an 6 days due to failed BPP (Gestational Diabetes).
    Lilypie First Birthday tickers
  • cashewchickencashewchicken member
    edited November 2019
    @sarahroses good luck on your transfer this week!
    @marfi236 Testing this week? That’s exciting! Hoping you have a BFP!
    @faithfullywaiting3 hoping we both get good US results so that we get to transfer this month!

    My US is tomorrow! So excited. Hopefully the lining looks good (I think that’s what they are checking?) and bloodwork comes back great, too. The first FET went smoothly but I’m always afraid that it might be different this time around (I’m 41, so hopefully aging doesn’t have any negative affect on this process...)
    Me: 41  DH: 46
    Unexplained infertility/AMA, polycystic ovaries, insulin resistance
    FET#1(July 2017): eSET of first of 4 PGS-normal embryos, DS born 3/30/2018
    FET#2(Oct/Nov 2019): eSET  
  • sarahrosessarahroses member
    edited November 2019
     Good luck, ladies, on the transfers, ultrasounds and betas! 
     Do any of you ladies do acupuncture a few days/ one week after the transfer? I was told it's beneficial, but I don't know...
  • @marfi236 glad to hear transfer went well!! sending positive vibes your way for the 18th!!!
    @sarahroses so exciting!! I think I’ll be doing acupuncture the day before and the day of transfer (after transfer is done) after that my acupuncture doctor’s protocol is on day 3 and day 5 post transfer, I ran it by my RE and he was okay with that too, good luck and hoping you get a BFP!
    @cashewchicken I had an US and blood work on the 7th and everything looks good so far, my next US and blood work is scheduled for 11/21, hoping that too goes well so that I’m set for the 27th 😊 How'd your ultrasound go?

  • @sarahroses & @mari236 so exciting! Do either of you plan on testing before beta? 
    How are the rest of you ladies feeling?I have my 2nd ultrasound today and hopefully will get a transfer date so I can take off of work. 
  • So I thought my transfer would be on 11/22 but now they are booked and will have to wait until 11/29 . One more week of waiting booooo.... but im very excited 
  • @sarahroses I continued to visit my acupuncturist for a month or so after my last successful FET. I plan to do the same this time. 
    @faithfullywaiting3 My US and bloodwork went great! Lining at 9mm and ovaries are suppressed, so it’s on track! Congrats on your US too! Hoping BFP for everyone!
    @bobella22 Oh boo to another week of waiting! 
    Me: 41  DH: 46
    Unexplained infertility/AMA, polycystic ovaries, insulin resistance
    FET#1(July 2017): eSET of first of 4 PGS-normal embryos, DS born 3/30/2018
    FET#2(Oct/Nov 2019): eSET  
  • @bobella22I tested today and yesterday and both were negative. I’m trying to stay positive since I’m only 6dp5dt today. We’ll see what tomorrow brings!
    Infertility Journey (in spoiler because it's way too long and child/loss mentioned)
    Married: 08/09/2013; TTC #2
    Me: 31, possible PCOS and Septate Uterus (Septum removed in November 2017)
    DH: 31, MFI (Low Count and Low Motility)
    July 2017 - IUI #1 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
    August 2017 - IUI #2 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
    September 2017 - IUI #3 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
    November 2017 - Uterine Septum removed
    December 2017 - IVF Consultation
    January 2018 - IVF #1 - Retrieval 1/24 - 2 Day 3 embryos (1 transferred fresh, 1 frozen) and 2 Day 5 embryos frozen
    February 2018 - Fresh Transfer - Transfer 1/27 (1 day 3 embryo) - BFN
    March 2018 - FET #1 - Transfer 3/2 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFP!  1st beta (10dp5dt) - 101; 2nd beta (17dp5dt) - 3061! Due 11/18/2018
    March 2018 - Remaining embryos lost in malfunction.

    October 8, 2018 - Son born at 34 weeks and a day due to preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome.  Spent 13 days in the NICU.
    Lilypie Premature Baby tickers

    June 2019 - IVF #2 - Cancelled - Cyst on Ovary
    July 2019 - IVF #2 Take 2 - Retrieval 8/1 - 5 Day 5 embryos frozen
    August 2019 - FET #1 - Cancelled - No Trilaminar Lining
    September 2019 - FET #1 - Transfer 9/25 (1 day 5 embryo) - Chemical Pregnancy - 1st beta (9dp5dt): 110; 2nd beta (14dp5dt): 357; 3rd beta (16dp5dt): 188; 4th beta (23dp5dt): 7
    November 2019 - FET #2 - Transfer 11/6 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFN
    December 2019 - FET #3 - Transfer 12/11 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFP! - 1st beta (8dp5dt): 102; 2nd beta (15dp5dt): 2636! Due 08/28/2020

    August 13, 2020 - Son born at 37 weeks an 6 days due to failed BPP (Gestational Diabetes).
    Lilypie First Birthday tickers
  • Does anyone have any issues with estrogen patches? I remember my last FET, the estrogen patches were unbearable toward the end, but this time I’m super itchy pretty much from day 2 of starting my patches. Dry skin? I don’t know. So so itchy that I’m scratching my abdomen all the time, even when I’m out in public. And my belly is red...
    Me: 41  DH: 46
    Unexplained infertility/AMA, polycystic ovaries, insulin resistance
    FET#1(July 2017): eSET of first of 4 PGS-normal embryos, DS born 3/30/2018
    FET#2(Oct/Nov 2019): eSET  
  • Oh no @marfi236 I hope it's just early and you get a positive in the next few days. 🙏  
    @cashewchicken I haven't had experience with patches as im doing the estrogen pills.  Maybe you can switch over to the pills. 
  • @marfi236 i’m with @bobella22, it could just be too early, keeping my fingers crossed for you!! 🙏🏼 @cashewchicken, I also haven’t had any experience with the estrogen patch, but i hope it either gets better for you or they’re able to switch you to something else :)
  • sarahrosessarahroses member
    edited November 2019
    When is trigger out of your system? 
  • jusgigijusgigi member
    edited November 2019
    @sarahroses I think it depends on the dosage. I had a natural FET with my son (so triggered, 5 days later did a transfer) and was still getting positives 5 days after that (so 10 days after trigger) they were gradually getting lighter and then around 7/8 days post transfer they started getting darker again
  • cashewchickencashewchicken member
    edited November 2019
    @marfi236 Like what others said, it could just be too early. Although some tests say you can test as early as a few days before the expected period (in our case 9dp5dt), most recommend testing as much as one week after. So it could just be too early to test. Hoping for BFP!
    @bobella22 Is there any side effect to oral estrogen? The patches have no side effect besides the irritation at the site of application so I don’t know. 
    @sarahroses hope you get your BFP!

    I’m finally getting my last set of medications for FET from my online pharmacy, which is my insurance company’s preferred pharmacy. Working with them hasn’t been easy. For the last FET, I didn’t know so I went with my local pharmacy and ended up paying  a lot of $ out of pocket as my insurance company refused to cover some of the medication purchased outside of their preferred pharmacy. This time I did end up saving a lot of money but oh boy they made me jump through hoops to get the medication. Not sure if it was worth the mental anguish though. 
    Me: 41  DH: 46
    Unexplained infertility/AMA, polycystic ovaries, insulin resistance
    FET#1(July 2017): eSET of first of 4 PGS-normal embryos, DS born 3/30/2018
    FET#2(Oct/Nov 2019): eSET  
  • sarahrosessarahroses member
    edited November 2019
    @justharrison Interesting...your experience is giving me some hope, thanks
  • @sarahroses dont give up hope!
    TW i have had 6 chemicals and i was sure the cycle that produced my son was another chemical too because it took forever to get a strong positive and my initial beta was 20 but then the next time they checked it was 200.

    you might have a late implanter that is “lazy” initially like i did 🤣
  • @marfi236 hoping you got some good news today!! 🤞🏼🙏🏼
  • @cashewchicken no I haven't noticed any side effects besides feeling bloated/ more tired than usual. 
    How are the rest of you ladies doing?
    I'm 10 days away from transfer and it can't  come soon enough
  • @bobella22 it’ll be here before you know it!! I’m one week away and getting more and more excited! Trying to stay in a positive mindset 😊
  • Yay @faithfullywaiting3 so exciting! Ive been trying to stay positive as well. Feels good not to worry about follicles growing and very few dr apts. Im starting suppository progesterone sunday and im alittle worried that they wont work as well as the shots. What are you ladies given?
  • @bobella22 I’m transferring this Thursday eeeek!!!  I’m surprised that I haven’t completely missed my meds considering everything that’s going on in my life right now. Sometimes I wonder if this is a good time to be doing FET, but focusing on it has been a welcome distraction for me and my husband. I’m also doing progesterone suppositories. My first FET was 4 days of PIO followed by progesterone suppositories and ***TW*** the cycle was successful and I now have a 19-mo old son ***end*** This time I’m on 2 days of PIO and then suppositories and I also requested to switch from compounded progesterone to endometrin. Hoping everything works. I have acupuncture tomorrow and after the transfer. 
    @bobella22 and @faithfullywaiting3 Keep is updated with your FET! Will do the same!
    Me: 41  DH: 46
    Unexplained infertility/AMA, polycystic ovaries, insulin resistance
    FET#1(July 2017): eSET of first of 4 PGS-normal embryos, DS born 3/30/2018
    FET#2(Oct/Nov 2019): eSET  
  • sarahrosessarahroses member
    edited November 2019

    Anyone else at the testing stage? My advice to me would be to not test until at least before beta. 
  • Oh no @sarahroses im so sorry to hear that. Keeping my fx for you. 
     @cashewchicken good luck on your transfer! Hope all went well. 
      @faithfullywaiting3 your transfer coming up next week too right?
     
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