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April IVF/FET Buddies
Jen727BF
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Anyone else doing IVF or FET in April? I received my meds yesterday. So many needles.... this is going to be great with my needle phobia!
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Early ovarian failure. 4 failed ICIs, 6 failed IUIs. Donor Egg IVF in Greece: IVF#1 12/2014 - BFP, miscarried at 6WK3D. IVF #2 4/2015 - BFN. IVF#3 7/2015 - BFP. Baby boy Searc born 4/8/16 - 9lbs, 2 oz
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I am so sorry you have to give yourself the shots! I'm hoping I won't have to do that. I was unable to give DW her trigger shot back in the day. I saw a little bit of blood and got queasy.
I will be traveling alone too. What are you planning on doing with your free time?
TTC No. 2 since Aug. 2014; IVF #1 - Cxld; IVF #2 - BFN
IUI~BFP (BORN STILL) AT 16w5d 4/3/14
Chemicals~IUI 7/24/14;8/21;BFNs~9/25;10/19;IVF#1-2/21/15~No embies made to blast.
IVF#2-BFP~4/16 trans. 2 embies
TTC No. 2 since Aug. 2014; IVF #1 - Cxld; IVF #2 - BFN
Hope it goes well!!
Lucky Cycle 14: IVF!! Antagonist Cycle with Lupron Trigger
It worked! Two clomid cycles and two IUI's with injectables all BFN, on to IVF! 3dt of 2 perfect embryos on 12/15/14, BFP 7dp3dt! Frederick Lars born at 37 weeks on 8/15/15!! FET for #2 on 9/29/16 - BFP 5dp5dt!! Bertram Wilder and Mabel Moon born at 28.4 weeks on 3/29/17!
Since we did all our tourism stuff on the first trip, and I'm not comfortable wandering the streets of Athens by myself, it's most likely that I'll be spending free time in the hotel room resting. I'm planning on bringing a ton of books on my e-reader, and my laptop so I can write - probably going to just hole up and veg until it's time to head back to the airport.
I won't know when to buy plane ticket until probably just a few days before I need to leave... the shorter the stay in Athens, the shorter the notice is because of the uncertain timing of the egg donor's retrieval. Right now all they can tell me is that it will be sometime after 4/16. Until then I keep taking Lupron, and they'll start me on estrogen too in about a week or so, I think.
SIGH. So many mixed emotions about this attempt!! It's hard to feel hopeful, and it's just as hard to try not to get our hopes up. :P
How are meds going for you thus far? My poor DP has to deal with a nightly ritual of asking me to lay out on the couch, waiting for me to finish freaking out/hyperventilating/crying, then dealing with my goofy breathing exercises to calm myself down before she can stick me. She's so patient and nice about it - she has a spider phobia herself, so at least she understands how terrifying an irrational fear can be. Starting next week, though, I have to begin trying exercises to work myself up to giving myself the injection. I'm thinking I'll practice sticking one of our used needles into an old dog toy held against my stomach - that way I can get the hand positioning and stuff right. *shudder*
Early ovarian failure. 4 failed ICIs, 6 failed IUIs. Donor Egg IVF in Greece: IVF#1 12/2014 - BFP, miscarried at 6WK3D. IVF #2 4/2015 - BFN. IVF#3 7/2015 - BFP. Baby boy Searc born 4/8/16 - 9lbs, 2 oz
TTC Blog
Since we did all our tourism stuff on the first trip, and I'm not comfortable wandering the streets of Athens by myself, it's most likely that I'll be spending free time in the hotel room resting. I'm planning on bringing a ton of books on my e-reader, and my laptop so I can write - probably going to just hole up and veg until it's time to head back to the airport.
I won't know when to buy plane ticket until probably just a few days before I need to leave... the shorter the stay in Athens, the shorter the notice is because of the uncertain timing of the egg donor's retrieval. Right now all they can tell me is that it will be sometime after 4/16. Until then I keep taking Lupron, and they'll start me on estrogen too in about a week or so, I think.
SIGH. So many mixed emotions about this attempt!! It's hard to feel hopeful, and it's just as hard to try not to get our hopes up. :P
How are meds going for you thus far? My poor DP has to deal with a nightly ritual of asking me to lay out on the couch, waiting for me to finish freaking out/hyperventilating/crying, then dealing with my goofy breathing exercises to calm myself down before she can stick me. She's so patient and nice about it - she has a spider phobia herself, so at least she understands how terrifying an irrational fear can be. Starting next week, though, I have to begin trying exercises to work myself up to giving myself the injection. I'm thinking I'll practice sticking one of our used needles into an old dog toy held against my stomach - that way I can get the hand positioning and stuff right. *shudder*
Early ovarian failure. 4 failed ICIs, 6 failed IUIs. Donor Egg IVF in Greece: IVF#1 12/2014 - BFP, miscarried at 6WK3D. IVF #2 4/2015 - BFN. IVF#3 7/2015 - BFP. Baby boy Searc born 4/8/16 - 9lbs, 2 oz
TTC Blog
Yes... They might be the most expensive! They will be doing my monitoring. I'm now stressed about all the blood work that has been requested, because I know how expensive it is at our clinic!!
Thanks!
TTC No. 2 since Aug. 2014; IVF #1 - Cxld; IVF #2 - BFN
TTC No. 2 since Aug. 2014; IVF #1 - Cxld; IVF #2 - BFN
Update: I've been having u/s and b/w done. After 6 days of injections, I have 8 measurable follicles, but only 4 look like they will reach maturity. Retrieval is looking like it will be done this coming Saturday. I'm holding on to the fact it only takes one!
TTC No. 2 since Aug. 2014; IVF #1 - Cxld; IVF #2 - BFN
Yes! I don't know what the norm is, but they only wanted my E2 levels over 1,000 to trigger me and mine were barely over that at trigger, which sounds REALLY low if you compare it to agonist cycles where they want to see an E2 level of around 200 per follicle. I was super worried about how low my levels were but I had 21 eggs and 16 were mature, so it definitely didn't follow the 200 per follicle formula! I would honestly try to ignore your E2 levels on an antagonist cycle and just trust that your doctor knows when to trigger you
It absolutely only takes one! My clinic really emphasized that it's quality over quantity. I've met lots of women online who had 3-4 mature eggs at retrieval and had a frostie or two left over after transfer!
It worked! Two clomid cycles and two IUI's with injectables all BFN, on to IVF! 3dt of 2 perfect embryos on 12/15/14, BFP 7dp3dt! Frederick Lars born at 37 weeks on 8/15/15!! FET for #2 on 9/29/16 - BFP 5dp5dt!! Bertram Wilder and Mabel Moon born at 28.4 weeks on 3/29/17!
Four beautiful, healthy eggs is even more than you'll need.
Thinking of all of you each day and excited to hear how all of this unfolds!
Please keep us posted!
Lucky IUI #6!!!
Expected Arrival Date is January 19, 2016
TTC No. 2 since Aug. 2014; IVF #1 - Cxld; IVF #2 - BFN
Let me know if you want to chat and take EXTRA good care of yourself right now.
Lucky IUI #6!!!
Expected Arrival Date is January 19, 2016
It worked! Two clomid cycles and two IUI's with injectables all BFN, on to IVF! 3dt of 2 perfect embryos on 12/15/14, BFP 7dp3dt! Frederick Lars born at 37 weeks on 8/15/15!! FET for #2 on 9/29/16 - BFP 5dp5dt!! Bertram Wilder and Mabel Moon born at 28.4 weeks on 3/29/17!
Oh no!!! So sorry! Did you add Ganirelex to your protocol? I'm also paranoid about ovulating. Yesterday I started EWCM. But I'm still stimming.
Ps. You asked about the microsdose Lupron- they use that in conjunction with the Bravelle and Menopur for "poor responders."
IUI~BFP (BORN STILL) AT 16w5d 4/3/14
Chemicals~IUI 7/24/14;8/21;BFNs~9/25;10/19;IVF#1-2/21/15~No embies made to blast.
IVF#2-BFP~4/16 trans. 2 embies
The irony is someone asked me about ovulating on an IVF cycle and I told them it was rare and cetrotide would prevent it.
TTC No. 2 since Aug. 2014; IVF #1 - Cxld; IVF #2 - BFN
IUI~BFP (BORN STILL) AT 16w5d 4/3/14
Chemicals~IUI 7/24/14;8/21;BFNs~9/25;10/19;IVF#1-2/21/15~No embies made to blast.
IVF#2-BFP~4/16 trans. 2 embies
Wannabeasinglemama - Those are great numbers! FX for an easy retrieval on Monday.
It worked! Two clomid cycles and two IUI's with injectables all BFN, on to IVF! 3dt of 2 perfect embryos on 12/15/14, BFP 7dp3dt! Frederick Lars born at 37 weeks on 8/15/15!! FET for #2 on 9/29/16 - BFP 5dp5dt!! Bertram Wilder and Mabel Moon born at 28.4 weeks on 3/29/17!
Wanna - sounds good! Good luck to you and let us know how ER goes.
TTC No. 2 since Aug. 2014; IVF #1 - Cxld; IVF #2 - BFN
IUI~BFP (BORN STILL) AT 16w5d 4/3/14
Chemicals~IUI 7/24/14;8/21;BFNs~9/25;10/19;IVF#1-2/21/15~No embies made to blast.
IVF#2-BFP~4/16 trans. 2 embies
Now the dilemma...do I go for a 3 or 5 day transfer!? Doc likes to do day 5. I'm afraid my embies won't survive again. He said we'll wait until tomorrow to see how many actually fertilized.
IUI~BFP (BORN STILL) AT 16w5d 4/3/14
Chemicals~IUI 7/24/14;8/21;BFNs~9/25;10/19;IVF#1-2/21/15~No embies made to blast.
IVF#2-BFP~4/16 trans. 2 embies
We did a day 3 transfer - my clinic almost always does day 3 on a fresh cycle - but all my frosties are day 5 or 6.
It worked! Two clomid cycles and two IUI's with injectables all BFN, on to IVF! 3dt of 2 perfect embryos on 12/15/14, BFP 7dp3dt! Frederick Lars born at 37 weeks on 8/15/15!! FET for #2 on 9/29/16 - BFP 5dp5dt!! Bertram Wilder and Mabel Moon born at 28.4 weeks on 3/29/17!
TTC No. 2 since Aug. 2014; IVF #1 - Cxld; IVF #2 - BFN
IUI~BFP (BORN STILL) AT 16w5d 4/3/14
Chemicals~IUI 7/24/14;8/21;BFNs~9/25;10/19;IVF#1-2/21/15~No embies made to blast.
IVF#2-BFP~4/16 trans. 2 embies
I can't wait to hear the news tomorrow!!
Lucky IUI #6!!!
Expected Arrival Date is January 19, 2016
IUI~BFP (BORN STILL) AT 16w5d 4/3/14
Chemicals~IUI 7/24/14;8/21;BFNs~9/25;10/19;IVF#1-2/21/15~No embies made to blast.
IVF#2-BFP~4/16 trans. 2 embies
Wanna - that is a GREAT number!!! Grow embies, grow! I'm interested to see what you do regarding transferring date. It is a hard decision.
TTC No. 2 since Aug. 2014; IVF #1 - Cxld; IVF #2 - BFN
Jen727BF - so glad that your RE helped you both to feel a little better and I'm SO excited that you're trying again!
It worked! Two clomid cycles and two IUI's with injectables all BFN, on to IVF! 3dt of 2 perfect embryos on 12/15/14, BFP 7dp3dt! Frederick Lars born at 37 weeks on 8/15/15!! FET for #2 on 9/29/16 - BFP 5dp5dt!! Bertram Wilder and Mabel Moon born at 28.4 weeks on 3/29/17!