Update: BFN today (with an indent line, of course). I grieved last night with hubby, we went back and forth about next steps. After this ridiculous indent line drama, I'm actually considering taking a break from TTC for the first time in 4 years. Yes we have 3 embryos left, but the clinic is so backlogged, we would have to wait 1-2 cycles before they could do another FET. And I'm not sure how I'd mentally handle a 2 month wait, only to find out there'e persistent fluid again... I almost want to give my body a break, focus on healthy eating and exercise, and try again when I'm in a better headspace.
*TW* This is secondary infertility. We have a 4 yr old DD; she's perfect. And for the last 4 years of TTC, it feels like we are making this blanket statement that she's not enough for us, and I have all kinds of mom-guilt surrounding that. This process has without a doubt taken away from her. She's not getting a version of me that's fully invested in her.
Thanks to everyone for all the support still haven't decided next steps officially, but I do feel better and have come to terms with it all
Me: 33 | DH: 34
TTC #1 Oct 2015
BFP Mar 26, 2016 - DD born Nov 2016 TTC #2 since Mar 2017 DX: MF June 2019, varicocele embolization Jan 2020, good improvement (14 mil, low motility) IUI#1 Aug 2020 - BFN IVF #1 Dec 2020 (ICSI) - ER, freeze-all - 15 retrieved, 15 mature, 15 fertilized. 4 embryos frozen, all day 5 blasts! FET #1 Feb 2021 - BFN FET #2 Apr 2021 - BFP 5DP5DT!! Beta #1 13DP5DT (17DPO) = HcG 1,238. Beta #2 17DP5DT (21DPO) = HcG 8,269
@PrettyPalomino I'm so sorry this didn't go the way you wanted it to -- and I can understand (and relate) to your feelings. I know that if this cycle doesn't work out for us (expecting 1 or 2 FET possible) we won't be pursuing anything further as I don't want my hopes for more children to impact or lessen the quality of DD's childhood (mom constantly stressed with treatments, financial stress, etc). I would never want her thinking she wasn't enough for us. Perhaps that's mom-guilt as well, but I can relate.
~~ 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 everyone, im still devastated about what happened to my cycle, but trying to be positive, still feel very disappointed, RE says i need a negative covid test to restart again l, so i plan on quarantining when i start stims again, i hope insurance dosent count this as a cycle, since i didnt even make it to egg retrieval, also should i consider a fresh transfer since I actually didn’t have a bad experience with the stim only thing was bloat and still bloated btw waiting for my flow. What’s everyones opinion on fresh vs frozen.
@PrettyPalomino I'm so sorry that you went through all of this, the emotional strain is nothing like I've ever felt before. I know exactly what you're saying, we have a 3 year old son and sometimes I feel guilty that I'm consumed with IVF treatments and appointments and not providing as much attention as I could be. I really do try to stay in the moment with him, but IVF and constant worrying definitely takes away some of my focus. I think getting in the right mental and physical state is half the battle honestly. You are certainly not alone in the mom-guilt area.
@PrettyPalomino I’m so sorry it didn’t work out 😔 Absolutely take a break and recharge. It’s good that you still have embryos on ice. I understand what you are saying about your DD. With my last failed transfer I literally lost it, I went in a very very dark place emotionally, and when I looked at my DS I had deep feeling of guilt. Sometimes I think may be it’s my destiny to be a family of three. Anyways, we are here to support you no matter what decision you take. Take care of yourself. And as my husband told me after failed FET to remember that I have a “perfect two lines running around the house.” You have one too ❤️
@PrettyPalomino - I am so, so sorry. You deserve a break, as your body, your mind and your heart have been through a lot. I have no doubt that you've been a wonderful mother throughout the process, but I'm sure your ability to invest in your own wellbeing has suffered from the sheer time commitment of IVF. Regardless of what you decide, you are thinking about the right things - how to make sure you can recharge and focus on your health, how to make sure you can be present with your family, and how to make sure that when and if you try again, you are in the best physical and mental space for it. I am thinking of you and your family
HOOOOLLLYYY Stim injections! I just got the invoice, it's 7k.. I was thinking like 5. Man I hope this works. I am seeing more than I thought would be on here, there's the Menopur, Gonal F and Ganirelix, then also Pregnyl and Lupron? I guess I'm getting dual trigger shots? Plus the three oral prescriptions, this is crazy. Anyone else get way overwhelmed the first time they saw their medication list? AHH!
@danij823 YES! The sheer number of medicines and instructions (what was refrigerated, what temperature, what to take in the AM, what to take in the PM, what would have variable dosage over the course of the cycle, etc.) was totally overwhelming to me too. I opened my first box and nearly had an anxiety attack. I'm fortunate enough to have had most of it paid for by insurance but totally hear you on feeling overwhelmed!
AFM, just heard back on day 3 results. Of the 12 retrieved, 10 mature and 7 that fertilized, we are down to 5 decent quality embryos on day 3. Which based on the stats (30-50% make it to day 5, 50% of day 5 test PGT-A normal) that means 0-1 likely after PGT-A testing, and then if there is 1, 50% chance that it sticks. Sigh. I'm going to do my best to not lose hope yet but this whole process is so, so draining. What an emotional roller coaster.
I am so, so, so sorry @PrettyPalomino ♥️♥️♥️ Sending you lots of love. I completely support taking a break and focusing on yourself. I lost 20lbs prior to starting IVF and it felt so empowering to get rid of the baggage I’d been carrying around and cleanse my body and mind. We are here for you and thinking of you!
Hello all, I started my second FET couple days ago. I am on estrace and will start progesterone injections. They got me started with 6 mg of estrace - is anyone taking the same amount? My lining is good so thought its too much but they did not change it. Wishing good luck to all going through the process.
@dukie001 thanks for your note. My transfer date is March 3rd. Did your clinic provide you any information on the doses? Mine did not - they say this is by the protocol. When is your transfer date?
@clare40 I take 3mg twice a day orally and then 2mg vaginally once a day (my lining is a little thinner than they were hoping at my last checkup). My transfer date is March 2nd so we’ll be one day apart!
@clare40 I think they have standard protocol, but adjust doses if needed. They didn’t really explain anything to me. My transfer is 19March... still just on BCP
Update - Just heard back and 3 of our 5 embryos made it to day 5 and were sent for testing. Crossing all my fingers and toes that at least 2 come back normal! I think I’ll have to decide if I’m doing another round of stims and retrieval before I hear back from the testing, though. Will give it some thought and discuss with my RE this week. Thank you guys for keeping me sane throughout this crazy process
Hi all! I’m new to this. I needed an outlet and found this in my searching. I had my 3rd FET 2/11/21. My 2nd one was 11/30/20 that was a BFN. The 1st was Sept. 2017 w/2 ended, one took and stop growing early. We got pregnant naturally in 2018 and 2019 and they both end in early my. We had 4 total frozen in 2017 and this is our last one. We didn’t test any and and I’m now 40. I’m super emotional and can’t seem to talk to anyone because they all have children and I’m just seem so consumed with having a baby it gets me soo depressed. I’ve been crying all day because my last cycle in October I didn’t feel anything and I just knew I wasn’t pregnant. This time I was crappy, gassy, and felt tight and stretched since transfer and this afternoon I haven’t been feeling much of anything. I really wish I could think of something else. I decided to tell a few close friend this time, including my best friend, since we didn’t tell anyone but my mom on October because she drove up to be with me for a few days. Now I upset I told anyone this time . I’m so scared and trying hard to be hopeful and prayerful. I don’t know if my mind or body, or pocket can take this again. It’s been so much. I feel like they have Thrown the kitchen sink at me. Right before October transfer I was tested for lupus, which my mom and 2 cousins have/had. So now I’m on plaqneul 2x daily plus my FET medicine, which is estrace 2mg 3x day, PIO, Claritin, Pepcid, prednisone, and I start lovenox tomorrow. it’s so much. I pray baby dust for everyone.
@soccergirl23 I'm actually not sure! I'm going to ask my doctor that tomorrow when she's back in the office. She originally said "after we know the day 5 results" but I am hoping we can give it a few days - ideally I'd be able to wait until we get the test results back although I'm not sure how feasible that is. As far as I know, I wouldn't start PIO or stims until after my next cycle starts which should be sometime in the next week, so hopefully I have a few days until we need to decide. Fingers crossed!
@believing2019 - I'm so sorry you are feeling upset and emotional, although it is totally understandable after everything you've been through. I am really hoping that the 4th try is the charm for you. Either way, the wait is excruciating. Give yourself a break for all the emotions you are feeling - IVF is a roller coaster of a journey and then when you add on all the medicine... well, it's a lot. Hang in there - I'm thinking of you!
@believing2019 I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through all of this. Like everyone else has said, IVF is such a difficult process and we're all thinking of you and here for you. When is your beta for this FET?
@hej2021 good luck talking to your doctor today! Do you know when you're supposed to get your test results back? It would definitely be nice to have those prior to making your decision.
@believing2019 welcome to the group! Fingers crossed for good news, and I hope your TWW goes by quickly. I’m sorry to hear of the horrible past you’ve gone through, infertility is so hard on us. I remember having days of just laying on the couch crying and feeling sorry for myself. It can bring on very dark days. Wishing you better days ahead but just know you’re allowed to feel those feelings. I didn’t go to my sister in laws baby shower because I was at a really low point in my infertility journey.... and it’s okay that we take that time to heal.
@clare40 my lining is usually quite thick, this cycle it was 17mm at CD14 and I still take 4mg twice a day.
@hej2021 congrats on having 3 embryos sent for PGS, that’s great!! FX you have a few normals! Hoping you get some answers back soon!
AFM I have my transfer at 1:40 today.... eek! 3 hours to go! My husband has to work, so my Mom is coming with me for some company, it’s a 1.5 hr drive. Although, she’ll have to wait in the car during the procedure, but it’s usually fairly quick.
Hi! First, I love all the support shown through this whole board. This is amazing! Second, so excited to be on this journey with all or fo you. Good luck everyone!
I did my first cycle this month and had my retrieval yesterday. I'm waiting on a call to let us know how many embryos we have now. The plan is to do a fresh transfer either day 3 or 5 depending on the embryos. Then we'll freeze the rest. So excited but so very nervous.
@sfield21 Good luck!! Crossing all my fingers and toes that it sticks Now the tough part - the wait! Hope you find a way to keep busy and not think about it too much. Do you think you'll test in advance or wait for the blood test at your clinic?
@kat6714 welcome! Agree, this board has been so helpful while going through this journey. Glad you found us Hope your retrieval leads to lots of embryos!! Did they tell you how many eggs they retrieved? And how are you feeling today? I am just now finally starting to look / feel like my normal self a week after my egg retrieval - the bloating was crazy!
AFM, I should get the PGT-A results in a week or so, @soccergirl23 . But our RE said our embryos were 2BB, 2BB and 2BC+. Now that I've done a little research, I've realized that isn't fantastic so we have pretty much decided we will do another round (assuming our insurance will still cover it). My RE suggested we could either try the same protocol or a different one - long lupron, which she said can lead to higher quality embryos but sometimes a lower yield. Has anyone done a cycle with long lupron and one with antagonist? I'm curious how they differ.
As of now, I am leaning towards trying long lupron. I'm not excited about doing another round, especially a longer one with even more shots, but given we want 2 kids, it seems wise to try to get at least a couple more good quality embryos since I'm assuming we'll only have 1 or 2 left after PGT-A testing. Here we go again...
@sfield21 Good Luck today! So exciting!! @hej2021 Man that sounds rough love. You are so strong lady! Sending you all the positive vibes for only good news going forward! When will you start again? @kat6714 Hi! I'm new too! Hope you get lots of embabies
AFM I have Baseline tomorrow and if all looks good I'll start stims on Thursday. I'm way nervous! You all were right though this is going by pretty quickly. We only get one shot at this since we're all out of pocket so maybe that's adding to the nerves.
@hej2021 BB is actually good.Don’t get caught on the numbers, that is not important. Some clinics don’t even give the numbers. My son is 2BB. He wasn’t 5 or 6 bb so was slow in the beginning in the embryo stage, but he turned out ok he is definitely a tornado now 😁 And I had hatching 5BB that turned into a chemical.
@hej2021 Yeah, don't worry too much about the numbers -- it's not really indicative quality. My daughter was a day 6 4BB (and I m/c'd another 4BB).
I should hopefully get my PGS results tomorrow and then we'll be able to form a game plan.
~~ 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!
@kat6714 welcome!! Fingers crossed for lots of embryos!
@hej2021 oh yes, I usually start testing 5 or 6DP5DT! I don’t hold much faith in the initial grading... some of our lower quality graded embryos were our only “normal” ones.
@danij823 fingers crossed for a good baseline!! Exciting times to be starting stims!! Good luck! I wouldn’t be too worried, stims aren’t that bad and you’ll get used to them fairly quickly.
AFM: everything went well with the transfer yesterday, other than them being 2 hrs late... so I sat in the car with a full bladder! Oh well, it all worked out in the end. One 5BB transferred... now we wait!
@soccergirl23 I'm waiting on pins and needles here! I had trouble getting any sleep last night but it caught up with me this morning and I dozed off while DD was watching DocMcStuffins so I feel somewhat more rested. I freaked out when I woke up and rushed to get my phone to make sure I didn't miss any calls!!
@sfield21 2 hours! You poor girl...FX for you, take it easy and enjoy this PUPO time!
~~ 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!
Thanks everyone!! @soccergirl23 no I didn’t get to watch it, but they print out a picture after. Feeling pretty good, just twinges and cramps... hopefully that’s good news! 🤞🏻
@hej2021 They told us they got 12 eggs, 8 were mature and those 8 all fertilized. That's all the info I have right now but it was more than I expected. I told my husband that I wish I had a video embryo monitor. It's so hard to not call or think about it all the time. I'm still a little painful and a little surprised that doing anything that involves my lower abdominal muscles is painful. I'm going back to work today and I'm wee bit nervous considering it will be the most movement I've done since the retrieval. The grading can be a little subjective and also that doesn't mean they won't do well. I know it's hard to not get stuck on those grades. Best of luck!!!!
@sfield21 Thank you! We were so excited with the 8 we have so far! Having DOR I didn't expect much at all. My transfer is scheduled for Saturday right now. I think they will call with an appointment time on Friday. I also have a 1.5 hr drive. Congrats on your transfer! That's so exciting to get a picture. Good luck!!!
@soccergirl23 Still a little painful, but doing well. Thank you!
@soccergirl23 it’s definitely an exciting but nerve wracking time...but all of infertility is! I currently go back Sunday February 28 for bloodwork, but I might have to bump it to Monday or Tuesday... I’ll be testing at home well before that, so I’m assuming I’ll have my answer from poas by then.
@kat6714 congratulations on 8 eggs, that's amazing!! When are you supposed to hear next to decide on a day 3 or 5 transfer? I know nothing about non-frozen transfers I'm realizing.
@sfield21 ahh yeah, I bet it is. I feel like it will be all I can think about for those 10 days of waiting, but (hopefully) it's the final wait as far as IVF goes! When do you plan to start testing?
Re: February IVF/FET
*TW* This is secondary infertility. We have a 4 yr old DD; she's perfect. And for the last 4 years of TTC, it feels like we are making this blanket statement that she's not enough for us, and I have all kinds of mom-guilt surrounding that. This process has without a doubt taken away from her. She's not getting a version of me that's fully invested in her.
Thanks to everyone for all the support
TTC #2 since Mar 2017
DX: MF June 2019, varicocele embolization Jan 2020, good improvement (14 mil, low motility)
IUI#1 Aug 2020 - BFN
IVF #1 Dec 2020 (ICSI) - ER, freeze-all - 15 retrieved, 15 mature, 15 fertilized. 4 embryos frozen, all day 5 blasts!
FET #1 Feb 2021 - BFN
FET #2 Apr 2021 - BFP 5DP5DT!! Beta #1 13DP5DT (17DPO) = HcG 1,238. Beta #2 17DP5DT (21DPO) = HcG 8,269
I'm so sorry this didn't go the way you wanted it to -- and I can understand (and relate) to your feelings. I know that if this cycle doesn't work out for us (expecting 1 or 2 FET possible) we won't be pursuing anything further as I don't want my hopes for more children to impact or lessen the quality of DD's childhood (mom constantly stressed with treatments, financial stress, etc). I would never want her thinking she wasn't enough for us. Perhaps that's mom-guilt as well, but I can relate.
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."
AFM, just heard back on day 3 results. Of the 12 retrieved, 10 mature and 7 that fertilized, we are down to 5 decent quality embryos on day 3. Which based on the stats (30-50% make it to day 5, 50% of day 5 test PGT-A normal) that means 0-1 likely after PGT-A testing, and then if there is 1, 50% chance that it sticks. Sigh. I'm going to do my best to not lose hope yet but this whole process is so, so draining. What an emotional roller coaster.
Don't lose hope! The hardest part is the unknown but for now, there's still a chance!
@believing2019 - I'm so sorry you are feeling upset and emotional, although it is totally understandable after everything you've been through. I am really hoping that the 4th try is the charm for you. Either way, the wait is excruciating. Give yourself a break for all the emotions you are feeling - IVF is a roller coaster of a journey and then when you add on all the medicine... well, it's a lot. Hang in there - I'm thinking of you!
@hej2021 good luck talking to your doctor today! Do you know when you're supposed to get your test results back? It would definitely be nice to have those prior to making your decision.
3 hours to go! My husband has to work, so my Mom is coming with me for some company, it’s a 1.5 hr drive. Although, she’ll have to wait in the car during the procedure, but it’s usually fairly quick.
I did my first cycle this month and had my retrieval yesterday. I'm waiting on a call to let us know how many embryos we have now. The plan is to do a fresh transfer either day 3 or 5 depending on the embryos. Then we'll freeze the rest. So excited but so very nervous.
@kat6714 welcome! Agree, this board has been so helpful while going through this journey. Glad you found us
AFM, I should get the PGT-A results in a week or so, @soccergirl23 . But our RE said our embryos were 2BB, 2BB and 2BC+. Now that I've done a little research, I've realized that isn't fantastic so we have pretty much decided we will do another round (assuming our insurance will still cover it). My RE suggested we could either try the same protocol or a different one - long lupron, which she said can lead to higher quality embryos but sometimes a lower yield. Has anyone done a cycle with long lupron and one with antagonist? I'm curious how they differ.
As of now, I am leaning towards trying long lupron. I'm not excited about doing another round, especially a longer one with even more shots, but given we want 2 kids, it seems wise to try to get at least a couple more good quality embryos since I'm assuming we'll only have 1 or 2 left after PGT-A testing. Here we go again...
@hej2021 Man that sounds rough love. You are so strong lady! Sending you all the positive vibes for only good news going forward! When will you start again?
@kat6714 Hi! I'm new too! Hope you get lots of embabies
AFM I have Baseline tomorrow and if all looks good I'll start stims on Thursday. I'm way nervous! You all were right though this is going by pretty quickly. We only get one shot at this since we're all out of pocket so maybe that's adding to the nerves.
Yeah, don't worry too much about the numbers -- it's not really indicative quality. My daughter was a day 6 4BB (and I m/c'd another 4BB).
I should hopefully get my PGS results tomorrow and then we'll be able to form a game plan.
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."
@kat6714 how are you feeling? That's exciting to be transferring one back so soon! I hope you get good news today!
@hej2021 how long is a long cycle with lupron? Also, has the RE given you any stats on the difference in yield between the two cycles?
@danij823 good luck with your baseline today!
@mbradfo2 hoping for good news today with your PGS results!
I'm waiting on pins and needles here! I had trouble getting any sleep last night but it caught up with me this morning and I dozed off while DD was watching DocMcStuffins so I feel somewhat more rested. I freaked out when I woke up and rushed to get my phone to make sure I didn't miss any calls!!
@sfield21
2 hours! You poor girl...FX for you, take it easy and enjoy this PUPO time!
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."
@soccergirl23 no I didn’t get to watch it, but they print out a picture after. Feeling pretty good, just twinges and cramps... hopefully that’s good news! 🤞🏻
@sfield21 ahh yeah, I bet it is. I feel like it will be all I can think about for those 10 days of waiting, but (hopefully) it's the final wait as far as IVF goes! When do you plan to start testing?