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Anyone out there having or going to have Frozen Embryo Transfer??
Hi everyone,
I am relatively new here, my Hubby and I have just completed our first go at IVF treatment, which sadly failed :o( We are absolutely heartbroken. We have been TTC our first baby for the last two and a half years. We have suffered 2 early miscarriages and 2 horrific ectopic pregnancies (which resulted in the loss of both tubes and need for IVF). We really thought that IVF would work for us, treatment went better than we ever hoped, all the way through (they had originally estimated a low-normal response to the drugs with maybe 6 eggs at best) we ended up with 13 eggs, then 11 fertilised for us and we then ended up with 9 grade 1, 8 cell embryo's which was fantastic. But even after all this our embie didn't stay with us :o( I am so gutted and upset.
On a positive note, our clinic are very very keen that we go straight ahead with a Frozen Embryo Transfer, which we will be doing after my next period, so around the end of July / beginning August. They seemed quite positive about this and they will be having a review meeting to discuss our failed cycle and see what can be done differently next time - so fingers crossed. I am hoping that with FET, my body will cope better as I will not be having all the stimlulation drugs, poking around and of course the trauma of egg collection to deal with - as the FET will be done within a natural cycle and leutal phase / implantation support given. Just have to keep our fingers crossed that FET will work for us, I am determined to get my precious baby and with 8 beautiful frozen embryo's waiting for us, I am not about to give up!!!!
I was just wondering if there was anyone out there I could chat to about Frozen Embryo Transfer??? Would love to get to know a few of you and find out a bit more about things and your stories, success, advice and everything...
I look forward to getting to know you all, take care
SarahKate xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I am relatively new here, my Hubby and I have just completed our first go at IVF treatment, which sadly failed :o( We are absolutely heartbroken. We have been TTC our first baby for the last two and a half years. We have suffered 2 early miscarriages and 2 horrific ectopic pregnancies (which resulted in the loss of both tubes and need for IVF). We really thought that IVF would work for us, treatment went better than we ever hoped, all the way through (they had originally estimated a low-normal response to the drugs with maybe 6 eggs at best) we ended up with 13 eggs, then 11 fertilised for us and we then ended up with 9 grade 1, 8 cell embryo's which was fantastic. But even after all this our embie didn't stay with us :o( I am so gutted and upset.
On a positive note, our clinic are very very keen that we go straight ahead with a Frozen Embryo Transfer, which we will be doing after my next period, so around the end of July / beginning August. They seemed quite positive about this and they will be having a review meeting to discuss our failed cycle and see what can be done differently next time - so fingers crossed. I am hoping that with FET, my body will cope better as I will not be having all the stimlulation drugs, poking around and of course the trauma of egg collection to deal with - as the FET will be done within a natural cycle and leutal phase / implantation support given. Just have to keep our fingers crossed that FET will work for us, I am determined to get my precious baby and with 8 beautiful frozen embryo's waiting for us, I am not about to give up!!!!
I was just wondering if there was anyone out there I could chat to about Frozen Embryo Transfer??? Would love to get to know a few of you and find out a bit more about things and your stories, success, advice and everything...
I look forward to getting to know you all, take care
SarahKate xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
That's great that your embryos dethawed so well! Baby dust and baby glue to you!
Can you tell me more about he not bending thing? My clinic never gave that instruction. They said no walking over 1/4 mile, no vigorous exercise, and not to lift anything over 40 pounds. I read on another website that you should not vacuum or clean house
For the pregnancy test, I always waited for the blood test. The reason is because the urine test can only see HCG levels at 25 or higher (but you need only 5 to be pregnant). So it is possible that you can have a false negative and be overly upset before you even get the blood test.
In terms of your other movements, I agree with everyone's points on not worrying so much. During my last cycle, I was freaking out because I ran 10 steps one day (when running late for a bus) and when I jumped when I saw a scary scene in a movie. I still got my BFP, but unfortunately my little embryos just didn't stay with me.
Good luck and baby dust. Things are looking good for you! :) :) :)
Can you tell me more about he not bending thing? My clinic never gave that instruction. They said no walking over 1/4 mile, no vigorous exercise, and not to lift anything over 40 pounds. I read on another website that you should not vacuum or clean house
For the pregnancy test, I always waited for the blood test. The reason is because the urine test can only see HCG levels at 25 or higher (but you need only 5 to be pregnant). So it is possible that you can have a false negative and be overly upset before you even get the blood test.
In terms of your other movements, I agree with everyone's points on not worrying so much. During my last cycle, I was freaking out because I ran 10 steps one day (when running late for a bus) and when I jumped when I saw a scary scene in a movie. I still got my BFP, but unfortunately my little embryos just didn't stay with me.
Good luck and baby dust. Things are looking good for you! :) :) :)
Thanks Hannah hun :o) How are you doing??
I hope the 26th is a lucky day!!!! Happy birthday to your dad too lol!!
Well the 26th will be 16dpo - so if not pregnant, my period would be here by then anyway :o( I was thinking I should be able to test Mon 24th as that's 14dpo - which is when I would test if TTC naturally! Haven't had any drugs or anything this time, it's totally natural except for the HCG shot I had yesterday, but that is supposed to be out of my system in a week...so I may be cheeky and test a little earlier lol!! I am scared though.....also scared that I will get my period before I get to test, like I did last time, it really upset me I never even got that 3 mins of blissful ignorance!! It's tricky to decide when to test, I know the clinic tell you don't test but they have to cover themselves don't they!? AAARRGGHHH!!!!! Any advice....!? What would you girls do???!
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I hope the 26th is a lucky day!!!! Happy birthday to your dad too lol!!
Well the 26th will be 16dpo - so if not pregnant, my period would be here by then anyway :o( I was thinking I should be able to test Mon 24th as that's 14dpo - which is when I would test if TTC naturally! Haven't had any drugs or anything this time, it's totally natural except for the HCG shot I had yesterday, but that is supposed to be out of my system in a week...so I may be cheeky and test a little earlier lol!! I am scared though.....also scared that I will get my period before I get to test, like I did last time, it really upset me I never even got that 3 mins of blissful ignorance!! It's tricky to decide when to test, I know the clinic tell you don't test but they have to cover themselves don't they!? AAARRGGHHH!!!!! Any advice....!? What would you girls do???!
**************baby dust*************
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HI love - was just checking on how you are going!....You sound like you are doing perfectly!! Relaxing loads with lots of naps!!!!...My DH also drove me nuts with the house tidy thing!! he did try bless him but urghhhhh...i found the worst was food and eating...they told me to have total bed rest for 3 days so couldnt cook - but yet wanted to eat all the right food!!! hope your husband is a better cook than mine i got mushy broccoli and cold mash potatoes!!!!
It is totally boring i know.... and everything you do makes you paranoid...i was even worried the laptop would be bad for me!!!! - but you are soo right people dont even know they are pregnant and they go out and about - have saunas, hot baths, running around, horse riding etc......it is only cos we are aware!!..i think as long as a bit of care is taken then all is good!!!
FINGERS ARE CROSSED FOR THE 26TH - its my dads birthday - so a totally lucky day!!!!
BABY DUST AND STICKY VIBES!!!!!
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It is totally boring i know.... and everything you do makes you paranoid...i was even worried the laptop would be bad for me!!!! - but you are soo right people dont even know they are pregnant and they go out and about - have saunas, hot baths, running around, horse riding etc......it is only cos we are aware!!..i think as long as a bit of care is taken then all is good!!!
FINGERS ARE CROSSED FOR THE 26TH - its my dads birthday - so a totally lucky day!!!!
BABY DUST AND STICKY VIBES!!!!!
xxx
Hey hun,
Thanks for your advice hun I know you are right - I should just chill out about it I know, I said that to myself this morning - all those ladies getting pregnant naturally and don't even know it lol! I am resting but still doing most things except bending right down and lifting anything (no housework or anything) and sitting down with my feet up most of the time too.
Yes hun that was my first cycle after failed IVF, The nurse told me it was the drugs and mostly the prostap which I took to down regulate my cycle, she said it stays in your system for atleast a month guarunteed but can stay for up to 3 months and lengthen your cycle out. This cycle we are on, I ovulated on CD14 which indicates a 28-30 day cycle, which is still longer for me than usual! So it could be the after effects of the drugs still for you too hun, holding up your cycle a little. I know it's such a pain though, because you are so eager to get going with FET!!! I was climbing the wall by the time AF showed up! I really hope it comes soon for you hun. ***********baby dust************
I just managed a 2 hour nap which I am surprised about, I didn't even think I was tired lol!
Love to all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thanks for your advice hun I know you are right - I should just chill out about it I know, I said that to myself this morning - all those ladies getting pregnant naturally and don't even know it lol! I am resting but still doing most things except bending right down and lifting anything (no housework or anything) and sitting down with my feet up most of the time too.
Yes hun that was my first cycle after failed IVF, The nurse told me it was the drugs and mostly the prostap which I took to down regulate my cycle, she said it stays in your system for atleast a month guarunteed but can stay for up to 3 months and lengthen your cycle out. This cycle we are on, I ovulated on CD14 which indicates a 28-30 day cycle, which is still longer for me than usual! So it could be the after effects of the drugs still for you too hun, holding up your cycle a little. I know it's such a pain though, because you are so eager to get going with FET!!! I was climbing the wall by the time AF showed up! I really hope it comes soon for you hun. ***********baby dust************
I just managed a 2 hour nap which I am surprised about, I didn't even think I was tired lol!
Love to all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
HI
Dont worry so much about what you can't and can do. I know that is hard but just think about everyone conceiving naturally. They still go to the gym, to work and clean the house. I think the best is to carry on like normal but keep excersice to a minimum and don't lift heaby things but then again what do I know? Do what you think and make you feel better!
Question about your AF being late. Was that the cycle after your failed IVF? Were you on any meds?
I had a failed IVF and the next cycle I am not on any meds or anything. Could it still be the IVF meds making it all late?
I can't believe it. Still no AF. Cramping on and off. Driving me nuts.
Dont worry so much about what you can't and can do. I know that is hard but just think about everyone conceiving naturally. They still go to the gym, to work and clean the house. I think the best is to carry on like normal but keep excersice to a minimum and don't lift heaby things but then again what do I know? Do what you think and make you feel better!
Question about your AF being late. Was that the cycle after your failed IVF? Were you on any meds?
I had a failed IVF and the next cycle I am not on any meds or anything. Could it still be the IVF meds making it all late?
I can't believe it. Still no AF. Cramping on and off. Driving me nuts.
Hi Hun,
Thanks for your good luck wishes :o)
I know how frustrating it is waiting for your AF when you are waiting to start treatment! Huge (((((hugs)))))) to you hun. My last one took 32 days and I usually have a 25/26 day cycle! It was so frustrating and drove me up the wall! My nurse told me it was still the effects of the IVF drugs and in particular the drug I had to down regulate my cycle. I hope your AF comes soom hun and you can get on with FET!!! **********baby dust**********
Well it's day 1 past transfer and I am bored already lol!!!!! I am trying to be meticulous about not bending and things - but has anyone ever noticed how much you actually do bend!!?? Bending over the sink when brushing teeth, bending to flush the loo, bending to the fridge to get the milk, bending to fill up the dogs water bowl....life if full of bending!! I am trying not to bend fully over to reach anything on the floor - but it's so frustrating!! My Hubby is not the tidiest person, bless him, the house is already looking vey untidy and I can't stand it! I am really not used to doing absolutely nothing and resting!!! And this morning I took a drink of my coffee (decaff!) and I choked a bit as it went down the wrong hole and I ended up coughing uncontrollably for a minute!! I am now worried I have somehow shook the embies loose!!?? I went to sleep on my back last night but I woke up many times having rolled over onto my side! Is this bad!?? God I am finding myself worrying so much, I know it's normal to worry but another 11 days to go and I will go nuts lol!!!!!
Hope everyone is okay,
*********baby dust and glue********* all round
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Thanks for your good luck wishes :o)
I know how frustrating it is waiting for your AF when you are waiting to start treatment! Huge (((((hugs)))))) to you hun. My last one took 32 days and I usually have a 25/26 day cycle! It was so frustrating and drove me up the wall! My nurse told me it was still the effects of the IVF drugs and in particular the drug I had to down regulate my cycle. I hope your AF comes soom hun and you can get on with FET!!! **********baby dust**********
Well it's day 1 past transfer and I am bored already lol!!!!! I am trying to be meticulous about not bending and things - but has anyone ever noticed how much you actually do bend!!?? Bending over the sink when brushing teeth, bending to flush the loo, bending to the fridge to get the milk, bending to fill up the dogs water bowl....life if full of bending!! I am trying not to bend fully over to reach anything on the floor - but it's so frustrating!! My Hubby is not the tidiest person, bless him, the house is already looking vey untidy and I can't stand it! I am really not used to doing absolutely nothing and resting!!! And this morning I took a drink of my coffee (decaff!) and I choked a bit as it went down the wrong hole and I ended up coughing uncontrollably for a minute!! I am now worried I have somehow shook the embies loose!!?? I went to sleep on my back last night but I woke up many times having rolled over onto my side! Is this bad!?? God I am finding myself worrying so much, I know it's normal to worry but another 11 days to go and I will go nuts lol!!!!!
Hope everyone is okay,
*********baby dust and glue********* all round
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