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Anyone here beginning IVF cycle? (NOV 2009)
by trying2conceive, Nov 02, 2009 03:44PM
Just wanted to start new thread for anyone beginning IVF cycle during the month of November :)
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My husband and I attempted IUI twice; first one might have implanted because I had one bright spot which was not usual for me, but nothing more happened after that...second IUI was BFP, so we decided to go with IVF this time.
We knew the odds were against us w/ IUI since sperm motility wasn't too high. We are hoping IVF will take. They have run several tests on me and so far, I haven't been diagnosed with anything. The disadvantage I do have is that I am in my mid 30's. I am hopeful and praying that this all works out.
p.s. did they put you on dexamethasone?
I actually have BW on 11/5 and schedule exactly yours, just this morning he just wants me to see him 1 day earlier, but I don't know I will start to stim on 11/4 or 11/5.
I also have male factor and 39 and still try to work on the first baby. Got MC at 5 weeks and one ectopic pg.
I don't know about dexamethasone. I have my last BC pills on 10/31 and still on lupron until 11/5, and stim. on 11/5 as well.
I finally heard back from my nurse last night; she told me dexamethasone is a steroid. She said this is used to help the embryo. I was worried about side effects, but since the dosage is prettly low (100mg), I did okay.
The good thing for you is you know you are able to get pregnant. I on the other hand have never seen a positive on an HPT. Regardless, I wish you much luck and hope all of us here can become preggo and bring a healthy baby to this world!
I'm going to have 450 units follitims + 225 units menopur per day.....wow, it's a very high dose. How about yours?
I'm going on 300 units of follistim, then to 225 units of Follistim + 75 units of Menapur which will again give me 300 units w/ the combo. As I had mentioned in a previous post, they're basing my med intake on how I reacted with IUI (they had me on Femara w/ HCG trigger).
Did you say you're going in tomorrow for your baseline BW? I can't wait for Thursday, hopefully it's good news for the two of us :)
Due to my age, I could not wait till day 5, so he always transfer on day 3.
Let me know how everything goes for ya? Take care and many blessings your way :)
Have you tried IUI before or did you go straight to IVF?
Wish you the best of luck!!!
I'll have 375 unit of follistim + 225 unit of menopur starting tomorrow daily. Monday will see he again to count the number of follicles....
Thanks
good luck to you, ladies.
How are you doing? Have you felt any side effects with Follistim?
I will be praying that this works out for all of us here, God is great!!!
I work 10 hr/day and got home helping my DH restaurant another 4 hrs.
I'm so stress everyday about my work plus my DH business loss, his employees turn over so high and short staffs and turn out I take over his staffs works.
I'm so tired but still try to avoid fighting (about eveything like business, infertility and so on...) by quiet and say nothing back to him because there is no arguement if only one person talk which turn out his lecture.
I'll pray for you cyst not functioning and you could start this cycle. Waiting for your good news.
Best luck
babywanted556 - how's everything going? I will be taking Follistim later tonight. I might have to give myself the injection (hubby working a bit late tonight). I didn't have any trouble doing the Lupron since the needle is so thin & small, but the syringe for Follistim is kinda scary looking :0 Did you give yourself the injection w/ Follistim?
By the way, sounds like you're really busy with work and all, but I certainly hope you are planning to take some time off during ER/ET. I will have some time from work to rest during this time in hopes that it results in a healthy baby (fingers crossed, both hands)
I have another appointment on Monday. I believe they will perform another U/S to check the lining of the uterus, but I'm not sure if they will be drawing blood again. I was suppose to get my AF because of the whole mix up with my BCP, but my DR said I should be fine since I've been on Lupron - again keeping fingers crossed!
Hope to hear from you soon - take care :D
I always take 3 days off for the bedrest, just watch movie and sleep. Nobody is at home so I take the microwave to my bed room to warm up the food myself....so quiet and no one borther me. I'm really enjoy the bed rest time. :)
Are you getting excited as the date approaches? Do you know how many little ones you want transfered?
At this point in time, if all goes accordingly, I'm hoping my DR will transfer 3 little ones. We shall see. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and I'll keep you posted once I get my results from Monday's appt :)
I am currently on Ganirelix and Gonal F
Retrieval is next Saturday......I'm praying all goes well.
trying2concieve: This is my first follistim cycle. Do you have any side effect? Righ after I have the shot I just don't feel unconfortable. It likes a bit dizzy and feel weird but just happen about 5-10 min then gone. I feel a bit bloated since yesterday, it makes me worried about OHSS because I have this feeling on the cycle I got OHSS. I hope everything end up fine. About the transfer, we don't know since last 4 times we transfered all embryos as 3, 5,8,5.
4Angie: Any news?
babywanted556: I don't know if this is a side effect from Follistim, but I have been very gassy. I hope this is not a sign that AF will be inopportune because it would totally mess up this cyle. Oh yeah, I've also being making more trips to the bathroom. This could either be due to more water intake, since I'm really not drinking much else than that (juice, mainly in the morning). I'm keeping a close eye on my protein intake, but nothing too compulsive. Plus you're on Follistim + Menapur now, right? Make sure you are eating plenty of protein and call your DR tomorrow first thing to make sure things are marching as scheduled. Keep me posted!
p.s. I have another appt. tomorrow (BW, possibly another U/S - wish me luck!)
Right ovary has 10 follies: 9 of 8-11 and 1 of 12. Left ovary has 8 follies 6 of 8-11, 1 of 5 and 1 of 6.
How is yours so far? Keep me posted
Best luck.
My first IVF-ended in OHSS...not good at all. I had to coast for three days..jeopardized my follies.
Second IVF-Dr said he did not do well on medicine and gave me the third cycle free as a result of the medicine issue.
My third cycle....failed IVF cycle.
I have had many issues with IVF but praying that all goes well this cycle.
I pray you ladies are successful as well.
My total egg count:
L: 13, 12, 12, 9, 9, 9, 9, 8 many smaller ones
R: 13, 12, 9 8, many smaller ones
babywanted556: as usual, getting up 2-3 times at night to pee (drinking mainly water, sucker goes right through me) So this morning I noticed spotting, called my DR and said it was alright as long as it was brownish. This means it's probably "old" blood. Just yesterday I was telling my nurse that I was nervous about getting AF because of my symptoms (gassy, cravings, and REALLY thirsty) She told me, "don't worry, you won't get it" Ummm, I kinda gotta it. In a way, I'm relieved I spotted because my system is getting cleansed prior to IVF.
Hoping for the best for all of us here!
I might got side effect from follistim......I feel nausea and so tired all day long not like other cycles. I really hope for this cycle.
Keep me posted.
Hoping no more AF, which BTW, I'm sure Lupron and BCP had their say on it, but I honestly have never had my AF off by 2 weeks and I think my DR was wanting me to at least spot to get the "old" stuff out. I'm gonna have to hit the gym tomorrow to ease the mind. I don't know how much harm I'm doing to myself by coming on here daily, sometimes 3-4 times, to read posts and try to make sense of this all.
I'm very excited and hopeful!
If you're in the CA area, I got many of my meds through Apothecary. You also have to take into consideration the dosage your DR wants you to take. Good Luck!
trying2conceive: My RE said "1/3 of patients who take BC/Lupron won't have AF at all, so don't worry, it's normal"
So, How many days are you actually on the med.? Do your schedule change a bit? I hope you feel better. I also take tylenol for couple days already, so headach and nausea, maybe it comes from the stim., as long as we're all got BFP, it's worthy. Best wish.
As for the length of time on meds, I will get back to you on that. I don't have my calendar at reach, but there haven't been any major changes to it. I am still on Follistim 225 units and every other day it's alternated with 150 units of Follistim + 75 units of Menapur. I still wake up with a bit of a headache, but I think it's more due to lack of sleep since I get up to pee at least 3 times throughout the night. Once I snap out of it, the headache goes away, but I am left feeling sleepy for the major part of the day. I do take naps when possible and I'm hitting the gym for 30 minute treadmill walks.
You still have your appointment for tomorrow? Is it another U/S? You said your E/R is on 11.17.09 right? Do you know if they're having you take the HCG trigger? Keep me posted and I wish you well :)
trying2conceive: Tomorrow is my second BW/US. Not really sure when is ER even my schedule is on 11.17.09, but I can tell I will have 1 or 2 days earlier because after 4 days of stim. the size is around 8-10 already. I'll post mine after return from appt. I'm lack of sleep too........maybe worry and backach. Oh, I did dream i'm pg....LOL. I think too much....LOL.
babywanted556: thanks for the sites Ive emailed a couple of contacts thanks. at this point im desperate for meds.
Out of 18 follicles, 12 of them are on the range of 16-18, the rest is from 11-14
I have another appt tomorrow. Maybe ER is on Sunday or Monday.
babywanted556: That is great news! I'm right behind you though. My appointment is not until tomorrow. I'm hoping those follies are growing and growing. OMG, you could possibly have your ER this weekend? You must be soooooo excited - I 'm excited for you!!! I was told yesterday that depending on how tomorrow's appt goes, U/S & BW, they might be monitoring me daily. Perhaps the ER could be sooner than the anticipated 11.19.09 date - we shall see...
Keep me posted!
babywanted556: your trigger shot is tonight, right? I know I have some follicles that will be "overly-mature" by the time I go in for ER, but I have several that will be "just right". As long as a couple of those make it to 5 days and are of good quality, I will be a happy camper. I'm glad we're gonna be able to go through the 2ww together. I hope you are doing well.
I will know the day before Thanksgiving and I am hosting Thanksgiving as usual:)
Baby dust.........
I got the call from the nurse today to continue w/ only Follistim and my E2 levels were good as well. Tonight should be my last night of stims. I have to go in tomorrow again for another U/S plus BW.
babywanted556 is going in tomorrow morning 11.16.09 for her ER and I'm due to go in on Wed. 11.18.09. Excited to be sharing part of the countdown with you :)
How are you doing trying2conceive? I just return from ER. 20 eggs....I don't know how come there are so many, maybe alot of them just unmature. Anyway, I feel well so far, just backach abit. Let see tomorrow, how may fertilized.
baby dust to all.
Sometimes I get a little pain on my right size but that happened since they did the retreival... maybe they "scratch" me too hard?! hahhhaha... Oh God.... who knows.
Im working and playing like always and trying to keep my good spirit:)
Thank you girls for all your support!!!!!!!
How are you though? Are you on any meds for pain? Have you been on bed rest all day? Are you eating lots of protein? Any bloating or excessive water retention? Ummm, can't think of anymore questions - LOL!
Mariana101: You seem to have such a positive spirit in life :) I'm sure one of those little beans is gonna stick... I commend you for being strong and not wanting to do HPT's (I'm gonna follow your example, less tension, no crees?) BTW, what were some of your symptoms after E/R - anything I should be looking out for? My DH is due to stay home w/ me on that day so that'll help ease any "extra" moving around if I'm in pain.
Ladies, call me crazy....but I have been fantasizing about having a little one around the house. For some reason, I see a little girl in our lives. I know she would totally be daddy's girl and she'd be my little princess, of course! I know I'm getting ahead of myself. I mean I haven't even gone in for E/R, much less E/T. I have faith that God will help us through this. This is our one and only opportunity. I'm hoping since my sister and mother had no trouble having children, that my body will give way to a little bean implanting. I'm hoping it will snuggle and find comfort to develop into a healthy baby. We can all dream, right?
They should give you a list of symptoms to look for after your retreival, otherwise I will get my paper and write them down for you OK!!! let me know.
Mariana: No symptom is also a good symptom.
FaithNHim: how are you doing?
Baby dust to all ladies.
I am definitely scheduled to go in tomorrow morning for E/R. I am so excited and keep hoping to keep the "positive vibes" and not have them turn into nerves. I figure if at any moment I become nervous, my DH better be ready to crack some jokes or something.
((((((hugs))))))
I just went through all of this and boy oh boy are meds expensive. I got Follistim from Ascend Pharmacy; and Luveris was much cheaper at Freedom Pharmacy. And both deliver it next day with no charge!
I am anxiously awaiting my appointment for my pregnancy test. I refuse to take an at home one b/c i fear the "false positive"...heck, I fear the negative too. I started unexpectanly bleeding last night, and after freaking out and crying, am trying to calm down and hope and pray for the best!
Baby dust to you all!
I am sore, tired, resting and praying all goes well and we all have +'s VERY SOON.
KimB19: much luck to you and as they say, it only takes one :)
FaithNHim: good to know you are doing well :) I will continue to pray for you as well and hope a BFP comes your way. I hope you are resting and eventually the soreness shall fade ;)
praying4baby2004: good luck to you! I know what you mean about feeling nervous, but to be honest with you, it's so worth it knowing that you even have a slight chance of being a mommy. This is my first time (and only time) going through IVF and I could not be more excited. All the "unknowns" are what bring nerves, tension, etc... This forum and having a great nurse has helped me tremendously. I had the fear of this becoming so traumatic, it would put a burden on my marriage. I feared the worst possible side effects from meds. I feared all that was foreign to me. Don't get me wrong, I did break down the night before going in for my appointment to get my calendar because reality struck me. There was maybe one day, about the 8th day of stims, that I broke down again. I honestly think it had more to do with all the hormones in my body than anything.
Bottom line, be strong and ask away...your nurse, your DR, us! Best wishes to you.
I just have ET this morning. Transfer 1-8 cells, 5-6cells, 2-5cells. Total 8 embryos out of 12. The rest only 4-4cells will be observed maybe discarded.
I'm officially 2ww now.
Thanks
I have my transfer scheduled for tomorrow 11.21.09 I am very excited, as is my DH. Looks like we have 4 candidates ready for us and depending on where they stand tomorrow, I might get 3 transferred. I'm so glad I'll be able to have days off from work to do a whole lot of watching t.v. and eat, eat, eat mainly protein. I wasn't going by the book when my DR told me to have high intake of protein and yesterday I had an episode. Thankfully, I went in today to see my DR to see if I didn't have excess fluids in my ovaries. I was told as long as the fluid retention doesn't increase, I should be fine for tomorrow's transfer. Without a doubt, I've been eating meat, peanuts, and chicken like there's no tomorrow. To have come this far is no coincidenc, I truly believe that God has my DH and my best interest at heart. No matter what the outcome, I know that we needed to go through this.
Everyone else out there who is on the 2ww or beginning, middle, end of IVF phase, I wish you the very best...God is Great!
they are going to do gonal-f and hcg with me.
baby dust to everyone!!!!
I don't have pain beside the backach which I believe I lie on bed so much. As long as I sit up a while then the backach is gone. I wish you the best on your ET tomorrow. I'm so boring now.
I will know on Wednesday.
AFM, I had my transfer yesterday. Everything went amazingly well. I had a 3dt with 4 embies. On the way home from the procedure, I fell asleep. Got home, headed to bed and slept for at least 2-3 hours straight. I also started on progestrone suppositories last night - no fun :( This morning, I ate...and ate, then slept for about an hour or so ater that. I think the progesterone suppositories/injections is what's causing the fatigue. I told my DH, I will still take it easy, but I'm ready to get out of the house tomorrow to watch a movie or something. I'm becoming bored from watching so much t.v. I keep looking back at the pic my DR have me of the 4 embies and at the sonogram. I keep telling my DH my theory behind it all. He's very optomostic about the whole situation and even though this is our only chance, we realize the possibility of a negative outcome. I do know God is Great and he will only give us what we can truly handle ;)
p.s. I have been craving pineapple w/ lemon like you wouldn't believe. I know what you're thinking...WAAAAAAAAAAY too early for cravings my "amiga" but just thought I'd throw it in there :) I'm just gonna let time take its course and in less than 2 weeks, I'll know!
I haven't been feeling much of anything, except for some of the typical symptoms I get before AF (thirsty, sleepy & craving lemon w/ pineapple) Last night I was so sleepy, I didn't even stay up to watch the finale of one of my favorite shows. Dr. still has me on dexamethasone (steroid) and progesterone injections & suppositories. I did feel a bit light headed the last couple of nights, but again I'm contributing it to the meds/stims doing their thing. None of my clothes, except for pj's, fit me :( I realize I'm bloated from all the stims, but it's not easy walking around w/ jeans unbuttoned :0
I realize every woman's body reacts differently. I just wish I could get some signal that a little one is snuggling up in a safe, cozy spot. I'm not making much of tender bb's because I'm pretty sure the progesterone is causing it. Any input would be wonderful :)
Not much symptom except backaches, a bit dizzy, and maybe cramps or stomach pain because of diahrea? These happened on other positive or negative cycles as well........So I could not tell the difference....just try to stay positive.
I tested yesterday, and ofcourse BFN which can tell the trigger is out. I'll start testing tomorrow till Monday, BW.
Good luck
this morning i had an excruciating pain in my lower abdomen. at first, i was thinking, "this must be the cramp like pain women on here are talking about" - NOPE! it was that my body was trying to tell me (pardon my expression) you need to extract the excess waste. i thought for sure what i ate last night made me sick. i though it was diarrreah as well. i didn't know if i was gonna vomit or have a BM, it even made me sweat!
I felt so much better afterwards...i know TMI, right? I just notice lately when i'm gonna have a BM, my lower abdomen aches :0 Also, since yesterday I haven't felt as hungry like the past days when I was stuffing my face every chance I had. I can't wait for 12.01.09!!!
I don't know what to think, I try to analyze every single symptom and could not tell my embies still in me or not.
I don't have any symptom, no BB's tender....I could not tell I have cramp or not, maybe a little bit of cramp or lower abdomen aches or feel a bit heavier at lower ab., or pulling sensation on the left overies.........My god, i'm crazzy because listening too much to my body. I wish tomorrow when I wake up it's 12.1.09......and I'm done with 2ww.
Today, I am not feeling anything. It's an empty feeling.
So you go in on Monday or Tuesday for 1st beta? I am rooting for you and hoping that at least one of those embies sticks - good luck!
Got home, and test again.....I'm so impatient.....I know it's still too early. I keep waiting and waiting.......so long than usual, but finally "Not Pregnant".
I'm so upset, anger, then I break the test apart. Right away, I see the second faint line there. I don't know what to think. Am I going to get pregnant or when I break the test it make the second line? I will test again tomorrow and sunday.
Well I know nothing is gonna stop you from testing :) So maybe tomorrow morning, if you test again, the line might be clearer? I wish you the best babywanted.
I too have been feeling sad here and there since yesterday. I wanna cry at moments for no given reason. I don't even want to go back to work. I don't want to have to face anyone. I'm not the best at hiding my emotions, but I certainly don't want to share this w/ anyone at work because deep down, they don't know what I have been through or what I'm going through. Almost everyone at work has a child. There are but a few women there who don't. Everytime someone is pregnant, I get the question..."so, when are you having yours?" I just don't understand how life works. Growing up, I never imagined having a child would be a battle. My DH and I bought our home soon after we married. We got a home w/ ample room thinking we'd build our family right away. Seeing extended family was no longer enjoyable because they all kept expanding their family and meanwhile we were the couple who kept getting the million $ question, "so when are you guys having one?" Why was it that members of our family had children and couldn't even do a decent job of raising them. Oh, but they kept popping babies left and right. Why is it that even though members of our family (women) had abortions earlier in their lives, they were still able to conceive years later. Where is the justice in all of this? I keep coming onto this forum because I have no one else to share this with. Who would understand? The friend who has been able to conceive naturally? I've brainstormed a million things I plan to do to help me cope if this doesn't work.
This was my third IVF and I am going to keep going.... not sure how many times more because I only had 3 eggs last time... my eggs are running out!!!
My first and second IVF were totally negative... not even a small beta at least I had a baby little beta this time... I really hope next time will work otherwise I will have to do egg donor, embryo adoption or real adoption... in that order
I test again this morning, "Not Pregnant", but the faint line is still there. From my past experience, Some thing must be wrong there again. With previous BFP cycle, it should be positive by now, otherwise, the beta is low and turn out either MC or etopic one. I won't test again till my beta on monday, 12dpt. I'm ready for the bad news on beta day.
Best luck to us.
All my IVF are paid by insurance in MA (I'm lucky about that. they paid for seven cycles but i need approval each time.) but IVF it is nor working with my eggs so I will ask the doctor about egg donor. That I will have to pay I think.
trying2conceive/mariana: I have digital clearblue again today even I'm telling myself will wait till beta. I know I'm inpatient. It said "pregnant" finally. However, I don't want to be excited because I don't have any symptoms at all and my MC/ectopic pg this yr also no symptoms. I'm praying this one will stay with me. My beta is on tuesday, 12.1.09, 2 more days to go. Wish me luck
Thanks
My way of coping with this now is I told my DH if this didn't work, that same day I would go after work and buy myself a gi-normous cup of coffee. (Of course, deep down I want to hear that my #'s are good and that the only intake of coffee I'll be having is through my nose pores)
Since I start this process, I stop coffe, tea and so on.....and I know what you mean a cup of coffee :-)
I wish we both get the good news tomorrow. stick stick stick baby.
This is my last awful venting to you girls.... sorry :(
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Babywanted and Trying2conceive I AM THINKING OF YOU BOTH!!! and praying hard!!!
Happy happy Beta and December for both of you!!!
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I couldn't freakn fit into my slacks this morning. Of course I wore black, a scarf, and a coat to "cover up". I'm usually the type to walk briskly - not so today. I was walking like some ole lady. I know some ppl were looking at me like, "what's up with her" but they didn't dare ask. A friend who knows what's going on told me, "well you have this glow" I know she is being kindly optomistic and I'm thankful for having her around. Of course, I'm sure the glow is due to not having to be at work and sleeping in and taking naps.
With both lunch and dinner, I felt like the food was stuck right at the throat after I finished eating. I don't necessarily want to puke but I keep belching like I was trying to please the chef!
babywanted556: I wish you much, much, much luck tomorrow. I am so praying that this works out. Through God, all things are possible.
Mariana: I'm sorry that you had such a stinky day yesterday. Como dicen, despues de la tormenta llega la calma...hang in there!
I could not wait for tomorrow. At 8:30pm, I stop by at Kaiser and get BW done. My DH wants to get something to eat and I don't feel eating at all for 2 days just worry. When I got home at 9:15pm, login to PC. Voila, HCG result is ready, how fast!
It's 70
Even It's not really high compared to others but I'm so happy about it because my previous beta only 47 and 37. Now just waiting for it to double.
I wish you the best for your beta as well.