Well I got the dreaded news yesterday that I was a BFN. I pretty much figured as I started spotting on Sunday night. We have to sit down with the doctor now and talk about it and he said I can try again with the frozen embryos next month. He doesn't want to work off this period. Does anyone whose already been through this have any ideas of why they didn't implant? I'm worried that frozen won't yield any better results. By the way, anyone else have a period from hell after a failed IVF? Mine is terrible with awful cramps!!!
Thanks again for your support ladies! Good luck to all currently awaiting their results.
BFN for 1st time IVF
Jenni,
There is really no explanation as why they have not implanted, i think it is just hit or miss game. I think that you should defifnitely try FET, I got BFN on my fresh cycle as well, i did FET this time and so far my HPTs have all been positive, i get a confirmation on Thursday. They say that sometimes FET is better because your body is not going through so much as it would in the fresh cycle.
I am confident that you will get your BFP!!!!
Good luck Jenni!!!!
Vlada.
There is really no explanation as why they have not implanted, i think it is just hit or miss game. I think that you should defifnitely try FET, I got BFN on my fresh cycle as well, i did FET this time and so far my HPTs have all been positive, i get a confirmation on Thursday. They say that sometimes FET is better because your body is not going through so much as it would in the fresh cycle.
I am confident that you will get your BFP!!!!
Good luck Jenni!!!!
Vlada.
Vlada,
Thanks fors giving me some hope. I'm so glad that everything is going so positive with yours. My sister struggled to conceive as well (male factor like me) and she said the same thing that her first time didn't take but the second did. She said it seems when you don't care as much is when it happens. I'm going to be less anxious the next time and just try to relax about it all.
On another note, how has everyone dealt with the time off from work? I used up all my vacation for the first IVF cycle and didn't tell my boss. This next time I will have to have the doctor write a note or fill out FMLA paperwork depending on how my employer wants to proceed. I really didn't want to fill them in on this but now I have no other option.
Thanks fors giving me some hope. I'm so glad that everything is going so positive with yours. My sister struggled to conceive as well (male factor like me) and she said the same thing that her first time didn't take but the second did. She said it seems when you don't care as much is when it happens. I'm going to be less anxious the next time and just try to relax about it all.
On another note, how has everyone dealt with the time off from work? I used up all my vacation for the first IVF cycle and didn't tell my boss. This next time I will have to have the doctor write a note or fill out FMLA paperwork depending on how my employer wants to proceed. I really didn't want to fill them in on this but now I have no other option.
It did not work for us on our first Fresh cycle. It did work on our second frozen cycle. We think (as well as our Doc) it worked on the second time was because my wifes endometrium was overstimulated on the first attempt. With all the meds you take on the first attempt it's common that your endometrum (uterus lining) was overstimulated and implantation can't happen. After that our doc told us that he thought we had a really good shot on our second attempt because we were using no meds (except for progestrone/estrogen that helps the lining)....and he was right.
currently 11.5 weeks with twins
wish you the best of luck
currently 11.5 weeks with twins
wish you the best of luck
FET
Hello Vlada,Vlada wrote:Jenni,
There is really no explanation as why they have not implanted, i think it is just hit or miss game. I think that you should defifnitely try FET, I got BFN on my fresh cycle as well, i did FET this time and so far my HPTs have all been positive, i get a confirmation on Thursday. They say that sometimes FET is better because your body is not going through so much as it would in the fresh cycle.
I am confident that you will get your BFP!!!!
Good luck Jenni!!!!
Vlada.
How did everything work out did you get your BFP? I am to try FET in December.
First IVF attempt
Started stims on 8/18/07
Hcg Trigger on 8/27
ER on 8/29
schedule ET on 8/31
Cancelled cycle due to high estrogen level
11/23/07 began Protocol for FET
12/28/07 Scheduled FET
Transferred 3 now 2ww
Started stims on 8/18/07
Hcg Trigger on 8/27
ER on 8/29
schedule ET on 8/31
Cancelled cycle due to high estrogen level
11/23/07 began Protocol for FET
12/28/07 Scheduled FET
Transferred 3 now 2ww
This brings the dead back alive. I am absoultely numb from the process and definitely upset with my DR.Vlada wrote:Hello,
I did get BFP and my first US is on Wed , so i am excited and nervous at the same time. FET was sooooo much easier to do than fresh cycle, you body is much more relaxed.
Good luck to everyone !!!!!
Vlada
Thank you so much Vlada, Please keep us posted on Wed.
First IVF attempt
Started stims on 8/18/07
Hcg Trigger on 8/27
ER on 8/29
schedule ET on 8/31
Cancelled cycle due to high estrogen level
11/23/07 began Protocol for FET
12/28/07 Scheduled FET
Transferred 3 now 2ww
Started stims on 8/18/07
Hcg Trigger on 8/27
ER on 8/29
schedule ET on 8/31
Cancelled cycle due to high estrogen level
11/23/07 began Protocol for FET
12/28/07 Scheduled FET
Transferred 3 now 2ww
Hi Jenni,
Someone earlier mentioned about the trauma to the uterus being a factor in failed IVF. I've heard that many times as well. My RE has said that the success rate is higher with FET, and that this is probably the reason. It makes sense to me! I just had my first failed IVF and will begin FET later this month or early next month. I had horrible cramping from the injectibles and then the ER and ET. I wasn't surprised that the babies didn't stick. But I'm REALLY hoping my FET is BFP! Oh, and in agreement with you on the period as well. Worst one ever!!! I went home sick and sat with a hot water bottle on my stomach for three days!
Someone earlier mentioned about the trauma to the uterus being a factor in failed IVF. I've heard that many times as well. My RE has said that the success rate is higher with FET, and that this is probably the reason. It makes sense to me! I just had my first failed IVF and will begin FET later this month or early next month. I had horrible cramping from the injectibles and then the ER and ET. I wasn't surprised that the babies didn't stick. But I'm REALLY hoping my FET is BFP! Oh, and in agreement with you on the period as well. Worst one ever!!! I went home sick and sat with a hot water bottle on my stomach for three days!
hi jenni
i agree with some of the other girls here that its just a numbers game. i'm 22 and the factor lies with my dh...we had 2 perfect grade A 8 cell embies put back and it was a BFN for me first time. i asked the clinic what went wrong and they said its like throwing a dice and getting a 6. some throw it once and get a 6 straight away, others might have to throw it more...we had a perfect cycle and it didnt work.
but second time round as you can see it worked. the cycle was not perfect by any means (the embies were 8 cell again) and i ended up with OHSS. so it just shows that sometimes its just a luck game. its still early days for me, i know, but just thought i would give you some hope.
take care
xxxx
i agree with some of the other girls here that its just a numbers game. i'm 22 and the factor lies with my dh...we had 2 perfect grade A 8 cell embies put back and it was a BFN for me first time. i asked the clinic what went wrong and they said its like throwing a dice and getting a 6. some throw it once and get a 6 straight away, others might have to throw it more...we had a perfect cycle and it didnt work.
but second time round as you can see it worked. the cycle was not perfect by any means (the embies were 8 cell again) and i ended up with OHSS. so it just shows that sometimes its just a luck game. its still early days for me, i know, but just thought i would give you some hope.
take care
xxxx
2nd IVF/ICSI - baby girl Elliana born 21.4.08 weighing 7lb 6.5ounces; 7 frosties left...
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the other thing i forgot to mention is that the clinic gets to know your body and how it responds with the first one so its like a trial. that should mean they'll be able to tweak your next cycle to hopefully get a better result. i would also recommend having a follow up appointment.
anyway, take time out to be upset but every day will get easier.
xxx
anyway, take time out to be upset but every day will get easier.
xxx
2nd IVF/ICSI - baby girl Elliana born 21.4.08 weighing 7lb 6.5ounces; 7 frosties left...
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Hey everyone!
Thanks for the support. I haven't checked in for a while because I just needed a break from all the baby stuff and needed time to enjoy the good stuff in my life instead of focusing on what I didn't have.
Anyway, I went back to see my doctor and he said one of the embryos did implant and that I was pregnant on my first blood draw although they wouldn't confirm anything either way to me that day. He said that was good news and that the embryo for whatever reason didn't survive. I felt a little more hopeful although it sucks to know you were so close!
Well my hubby and I are going to the FET next. My doctor let me choose whether I wanted to do the manipulated cycle working off of this period or wait and do the natural cycle and I can avoid the progesterone injections for 10 weeks. I choose the natural cycle so I have to wait until I get my period this month; if all goes well we should be looking at a tranfer sometime during the first week of Oct. Hopefully it works out for us.
Good luck to all still trying!
Vlada, congrats to you!!!
Thanks for the support. I haven't checked in for a while because I just needed a break from all the baby stuff and needed time to enjoy the good stuff in my life instead of focusing on what I didn't have.
Anyway, I went back to see my doctor and he said one of the embryos did implant and that I was pregnant on my first blood draw although they wouldn't confirm anything either way to me that day. He said that was good news and that the embryo for whatever reason didn't survive. I felt a little more hopeful although it sucks to know you were so close!
Well my hubby and I are going to the FET next. My doctor let me choose whether I wanted to do the manipulated cycle working off of this period or wait and do the natural cycle and I can avoid the progesterone injections for 10 weeks. I choose the natural cycle so I have to wait until I get my period this month; if all goes well we should be looking at a tranfer sometime during the first week of Oct. Hopefully it works out for us.
Good luck to all still trying!
Vlada, congrats to you!!!
Hey everyone!
Thanks for the support. I haven't checked in for a while because I just needed a break from all the baby stuff and needed time to enjoy the good stuff in my life instead of focusing on what I didn't have.
Anyway, I went back to see my doctor and he said one of the embryos did implant and that I was pregnant on my first blood draw although they wouldn't confirm anything either way to me that day. He said that was good news and that the embryo for whatever reason didn't survive. I felt a little more hopeful although it sucks to know you were so close!
Well my hubby and I are going to the FET next. My doctor let me choose whether I wanted to do the manipulated cycle working off of this period or wait and do the natural cycle and I can avoid the progesterone injections for 10 weeks. I choose the natural cycle so I have to wait until I get my period this month; if all goes well we should be looking at a tranfer sometime during the first week of Oct. Hopefully it works out for us.
Good luck to all still trying!
Vlada, congrats to you!!!
Thanks for the support. I haven't checked in for a while because I just needed a break from all the baby stuff and needed time to enjoy the good stuff in my life instead of focusing on what I didn't have.
Anyway, I went back to see my doctor and he said one of the embryos did implant and that I was pregnant on my first blood draw although they wouldn't confirm anything either way to me that day. He said that was good news and that the embryo for whatever reason didn't survive. I felt a little more hopeful although it sucks to know you were so close!
Well my hubby and I are going to the FET next. My doctor let me choose whether I wanted to do the manipulated cycle working off of this period or wait and do the natural cycle and I can avoid the progesterone injections for 10 weeks. I choose the natural cycle so I have to wait until I get my period this month; if all goes well we should be looking at a tranfer sometime during the first week of Oct. Hopefully it works out for us.
Good luck to all still trying!
Vlada, congrats to you!!!