February/March IVF-ers

[sisi2399]

Ok Here I come again, this will be my 4th IVF!!!!! any one tagging along the journey?  Really really need some encouragement.  Hoping in God and knowing he is with me holding my hand thru this and making it happen this time.  Praying for you all as well.  Cant wait to meet you all.

[Mo325]

Hi I'm new to posting. Day 4 post ER, waiting on pins and needles for the day 5 call tomorrow to see how many embies made it to balst.  Doing pgd (hopefully) and hopefully a fresh transefer day after tomorrow.  So far all I know is 9 embryos, one made it to morula by 7 am today.may do assisted hatching too. The waiting and uncertainty are making me crazy. Not to mention the weight gain and the hormones.

Questions:
Has anyone had intercourse druing the week between retrieval and transfer?  I know we r not supposed to, but we had "homework" the week prior to ER bc there was fluid left in the uterus from my period, and we kinda slipped this morning.  Nurse said the doc got all the follies and eggs out....nervous. Im sure the ovaries didnt twist bc it was very quick ad easy.

anyone else had huge weight gain with IVF? I am a runner and have not been allowed to exercise since New years, I've gained 15 lbs. Brief history, we got preg naturally Christmas 2010, chemical pregnancy and mc New Years. Got preg again right away the next month, hcgs were going up but not doubling, saw heartbeat on Valentines Day, then mc 2 weeks later.  had D&E but results were inconclusive.  Started BCP day of the D&E, lupron 3 weeks later, stim meds (Bravelle and Menopur)for 2 weeks, ER 4 days ago. 10 follies, 10 eggs. 9 fertilized.  been doing progesterone in oil for 4 days, along with Medrolprednisone.  Had brown clumpy discharge yesterday (from follies?)

How does everyone cope with the stress and lack of control???

[Lilyb]

shazza and ss2003 good luck to you both. I have a high FSh, so I got the donor egg speech last time when my cycle got cancelled, but I want to try with my own eggs first.

[shazza203]

Hi there, I'm just waiting for AF to start my next cycle. I ovulated 2 days ago so I'm pretty sure that will be in the next two weeks.

[SS2003]

The same thing happened with me too..I ovulated early while taking Ganirelix..
so,I am also going to start a new cycle from this month if all goes well..
Right now I am on BC pills..then I will be on Lupron..
I have heard about side effects of Lupron and it makes me nervous :(

good luck to you :)

[Lilyb]

it has been quiet for a while here. I hope everyone is doing well. I am going to start a new IVF cycle this month. This time the doc. wants to prolong the suppression phase(I ovulated early last time on Ganerilix). So, I am supposed to check and see if i get LH surge and then a week later start the Ganerilix. Anyone else trying in April?

[shazza203]

Hi,

My 1st beta was 15dpt = 4. Have to have 2nd tomorrow to make sure it's at 0 & ready for next cycle. Very little bleeding over two days & very dark in colour. That can happen apparantley.

The only thing I've been able to learn about chemical pregnancies myself as that they're very common and possibly due to a missing chromosome. Another possiblity is an infection of which I did have after my tooth was removed. The only thing my clinic said was, unfortunatley, it's just one of those things. The good news is, if you can call it that, is that the chances of a normal pregancy are good. Here's hoping for all of us.

[jessy_fernan]

Hi ladies!!

Hope all of us that had bfn are doing better and getting stronger for next cycle...here's my last update from my biochemical pregnancy..

1st beta @ 6dpt= 6 :-)
**started bleeding @ 8dpd **
2nd beta @ 9dpt= 99 :-O
**@ 9dpt had to go to emergency room..bleeding too much,lots of cramps and running with fever..i think i lost my embies.. ;-( **
3rd beta @ 11dpt= 43 :-(
**still bleeding**
4th beta @ 13dpt =10 ;-(
**still bleeding**
5th beta @ 15dpt =2 :(

Well this was my journey having BFP for the first time..too sad it did ended too soon...well journey doesnt end here..we need to keep trying untill we bring a healthy baby or babies home...

As for me well i have appoitment with my RE 4/18 to sit and talk about what might be the reason of a failure and what to do for next cycle to be a success!!!

Remeber ladies dont give up your hopes..lets keep hangin in there!!

Love Jessy!!!!

[ftworthrn]

Hey guys!!!!! I know I've been MIA for a while, but congrats on all those BFPs!!!!!!! That's great news!!!!!  My RE says I can start this next cycle as soon as AF arrives.  She's making me wait this month though.  Anyone know if it's normal to have an unusually long cycle after a chemical preg?  It's not real long, but the longest I've ever had- 33 days so far.  I was cramping for a couple of days, but not anymore.  I just wish it would hurry so we can start again!

[shazza203]

Hi there, I have to agree with Pumbaa23 on this one. In hindsight, I would wait until beta or at least the day before to test. The earliest for you would probably be 9dpt anyway but having said that, as you know, I tested at 11dpt with a 3day embie and got a positive, only to find my embie didn't make it four days later. Learning I had a biochemical was pretty hard to hear and truly now wish I had waited.

My advice would be to relax, try and stay calm, think good thoughts.

regards
Shaz

[Pumbaa23]

Hey, don't beat yourself up. It's way too early in my opinion. You still have another 6 days or so 2 ur beta. Plus I don't think your babies will be producing enough hcg just yet for you to get a positive on an hpt. I hate to suggest this but maybe you shouldn't test. I hate to see you down cause you're always so positive. Just relax & let God do his bit for you. Enjoy ur 2ww cause after this, it's total mayhem.

[sisi2399]

Just wanted to let you ladies know that things are not looking too good for me.  Today is 6dp5dt and couldnt hold myself and poas this morning at 4am and it was negative.  Have friend telling me that they went thru the same thing and then got a positive on or about day 7 or 8 after transfer.  Please keep me and my embies in your prayers.

Trusting GOD, he will make this happen for me this time.

[Lilyb]

Does anyone know when I should expect AF to arrive after stopping the meds(Bravelle)? As you know my cycle got cancelled and I stopped taking the shots last Friday. During my Ultrasound they did see a follicle that measured 22 mm. So I am guessing I was just about to ovulate. If that was the case, should I expect AF to arrive in two weeks after ovulation, or will it get longer for my body to adjust?

Thanks

[shazza203]

Hey,

I'm so sorry to hear it didn't work out and thank you for being strong enough to let us know. I've been thinking of you also. I look forward to going through the next cycle with you. It will happen for us.


sissa49 - thank you also for your support, I wish you all the best over the coming months

[sissa49]

You have such an awesome attitude! That's what life is about, learning to keep positive through your trials, and we all on here know about trials! Good for you and know that you have so many people praying for you!

Shazza-I'm so sorry things have been so tramatic for you! Hang in there and know that it will work!

[jessy_fernan]

Shazza: Im so so my friend :(..i know exactly how you feel...but dont give up..lets try for BFP next time!!! I have you in my prayers...always thinking bout you!!

Sisi: My dear and lovely friend...just take a deep breath..remeber you healthy babies are doing a great job hanging in there..Just think you will be bringing TRIPLETS by Thanksgiving or before Xmas!!!..YAYYY!!!
ALWAYS PRAY FOR YOU MY FRIEND AND YOU'LL SEE BFP SOON!!!

Lylib: Good luck for next cycle..and thanks. for your support!!

Sissa: im so happy for you!!..Congrats!!..keep posting!!

As for me :( ...well from saturday my beta was 99, on monday did dropped to 43..my RE didnt want me to stop crinone because they didnt have proof from emergency room on saturday with beta results...so they schedule me to do another beta test today...i did hpt yesterday and the line is really faint so its all over..im just waitning this bleeding to stop..so i can start my new cycle probably for mid May or June...

Hope we dont loose comunication!!!
Lets keep hanging there until we bring BABY OR BABIES HOME!!!

LOVE JESSY!!!

[sisi2399]

I pray to GOD everyday for all of us!!!! I hope you are doing ok in whatever stage you are in your cycle right now.  I have you all in my prayers!!!

About me - 2WW is driving me nuts!!!!!!!!!!!! today is 4p5dt, trying to take it a day at a time.  God is great and I BELIEVE!!!!!!!!!!

[sisi2399]

shazza203 - I am so sorry for the neg result but I am also sure that with a positive atittude and faith everything is possible.  Know Im here if you need to talk.

SS2003 - Good luck on your next try.  Remember BELIEVE!!!!

About me - 2WW is so slow and difficult.  Please read my new journal, I need opinions form you friends!!!

Remember............................ BELIEVE!!!!!!

[mouni86]

i wish u best of luck for the next cycle

[SS2003]

@ Shazza, I am so sorry my friend. don't feel sad & be very strong. good luck!!!!

My cycle is supposed to start from next month so,can we TTC naturally this month since, I am taking Medroxyprogesterone(Provera) to induce my periods ??
Is it harmful? should I consult with my RE?

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE :)

[Lilyb]

Congratulations Sissa49! I am very happy for you. Enjoy this moment:)
Shazza, I am so sorry to hear this! I am sure you will become a mom when the time comes. Just stay positive. I am glad that you are staying strong and havent lost hope. You are in my prayers.

[shazza203]

Hello everyone,

sisi2399 - just wanted to say I had a good smile when you mentioned that you have been eating pineapple core. Don't forget to stop on day 5. I truly am sure it's going to work just fine.

lilyb - a lot of women fall naturally after trying ivf so I hope it goes well for you and you won't need ivf next month

sissa49 - that's great news about the u/s, very, very happy for you. enjoy.

jessy_fernan - thinking of you and hoping that you may give us some good news

For me - I'm not sure what other clinics look for but mine advised they were looking for numbers close to 200. I was half expecting bad news but was quite shocked when they told me the number was 4. I've lost my baby, I just have to wait for AF to appear to signify the end. While I'm sad, I am going to take my RE's advice and stay strong. I will be a mum and now that I have proven that I can do this, I'm not going to give up.

I'll be checking up on everyone, so please keep posting. Good luck and best wishes.
Shazza

[sisi2399]

Any news yet? You are killing us here

[sisi2399]

Congratulations!!!! I am so happy my friend!!!!! Enjoy your blessing!!!!

[sissa49]

I got to go in for my 7 week ultrasound today! What a blessing to see the tiny little heartbeat! It brought tears to my eyes! God hears and answers prayers! Today is a testament to that in my life!!!