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whynotus
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Post by whynotus »

Well, blood test confirmed what we already knew: BFN. I am really doing ok... not sure if I'm in denial or if I will get away with being ok for good. That would be nice, but I have a feeling disappointment will hit me sooner or later. I told all of my friends and family that I promised to tell today via email but also said I don't want any sympathy... just not in the mood to feel sorry for myself. luckily, they listened.

I won't know much about FET plans until next week, but I do know they want me to wait two cycles, and after that we have a family reunion smack dab in the middle of the next month, so we'll probably wait for July (bummer). Also, they are planning on using BCP and 1 week of shots (don't know what kind), so I'm not sure if that is normal for FET or not.

stress: we got our freezing bill for 9 months in the mail. I wondered if we took them out earlier if they would pro-rate it. Doubtful.

Indie: I had no idea about the paying for donation. That doesn't seem right... but I understand now that you explained it. Hope AF comes soon. I don't want to see mine, on the other hand. I think this time she's pissed and coming with a vengeance. If I'm uncomfortable now... and not even spotting yet... heaven help me. I've got thermacare, 800 motrin and heating pads at the ready.

I am a little ashamed to say I gave in yesterday and looked up an expected due date... and got Jan 1. I thought that was cool... and was getting a little too sure of myself. When will I ever learn? I'm sure I will be even more hopeful next time... but next time is very far away now. Ah, well. I'll be watching, though maybe taking a little time off, and hoping for lots of BFP's.
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Hi all you Study Buddies,

I am sorry I have been MIA for awhile. I only have use of the computer at work because my internet has been down at home and work has been SO crazy lately. It seems to go that way every time I do IVF. Stress at work and home! :? Not to mention, it just took me like an hour to catch up and read all of these posts! I feel so loved and missed, thanks!

To all the newbies: WELCOME! This is such a great group and I am so happy you have found it!

WhyNot: I am SO SORRY to hear about your BFN! I really feel for you and understand what you are going through. It sounds like you are taking it well and it definitely helps to have a plan of action even if it cannot happen immediately. There is absolutely nothing wrong with grieving a little bit over this loss though and looking up the potential due date does not make you dumb it makes you human! I did the same thing when I had my first BFN. Just like you said, the good news is that you have those two little frozen embies. They will be waiting until July to be reunited with you! An FET is A LOT easier than IVF, Thank God! The drugs are easier, you don't have as many doctor's appointments and lab work...No Retrieval, which is GREAT! And the success rates now a days are just as good with the frozens as with the fresh AND you got two cycles out of this study which is fantastic. I really hope that I am helping and not making things worse. Sometimes, people try to show the positive things when you go through something as sh*tty as this and you just want to say "Bite Me!" At least that's how I can be, so please feel free to do so. But, I really am just trying to be supportive! You seem like such a positive person and a very strong woman. I know you will be OK and YOU WILL BE A MOMMY one day! YOU WILL!!!!!!!

Indie: This response is going back a week or so but I wanted to answer your question about our smoking DH's. I don't know if the smoking will affect the sperm (especially when it is NOT a male factor issue) but I am with you that if I have to be healthy he has to be healthy. The first IVF we did I didn't care if he smoked but for the FET and this IVF I told him no smoking! I got a sheet in the beginning listing the do's and dont's for IVF from the doctor and it did say for both couples no smoking, doing drugs etc. that it effects egg and sperm development. I dunno. I could see both sides. Either way, it might be a good idea for him to quit the week before, if anything, for a peace of mind. I read somewhere it only takes a couple days for the nicotine to get out of the system. As for AF, I really really hope she comes soon for you. I am excited for you to get things going!

Becca: YAY!!!! I can't believe it!!! This is just so exciting and wonderful. I would love to have multiples! Heck, I would be up for quadruplets as long as it meant I could have a child. Bring it on! Keep us posted with your Beta numbers. This news really made my day, I was hoping I would see a BFP from one of you this week! :D

As for me, stims went fine. I do my Trigger tonight and my ER will be on Saturday, which means my ET is on Thursday the 1st. I am so happy to finally be here. I only have 9 follicles, so I am a little disappointed about that. I had 12 a few days ago and it just keeps decreasing from there. The crazy thing is they doubled my stim meds from last time and I have less follicles this time around. Go figure! But, I know that it only takes one to give me that baby!! I would love a frozen out of this cycle but have reduced my hopes to at least getting two to transfer. Hopefully, I won't need any frozen ones at all! Bring me that baby!!!!!

I have had more problems with the administrative staff at the clinic and it will be so great to not have to deal with them as much. I called my RE yesterday to tell him everything that has been going on and he was so supportive and reassured me that everything would be ok. He said that he was aware of the problems with the receptionists and staff and reassured me that the embryologists were the best around and that they had nothing to do with all of the issues I was having. I guess as long as I have faith in my RE and the miracle worker embryologists that is all that matters. As long as this IVF works, I will never have to see any of them again! Well, that's it in a nutshell for now. I will keep you all posted after the ER and let you know how many eggs they got!

Wow, this is long... That's what I get for staying away for so long. If you gave up reading half way thru, I don't blame ya! :lol:
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Post by whynotus »

Stay pos: thanks for the note, I really got a kick out of that "bite me" part - got a full belly-laugh out of it. And, by the way, I was not thinking that at all! Now, if someone that was not going through IVF told me that, it would be a different story altogether!

Sooooo totally opposite on the boards. I completely agree with everything you said, and you all understand just what this is about, so I am fine with everything - positive and not positive - that people say here. It is so different to talk to those that have a clue about what this is like. Infertility is so isolating, even if you share with loved ones and close friends they really cannot truly understand. I am so glad I have you all to talk to. Soooooo glad! I would probably not be ok without you, so thank you all for the support.

Now, I will try to shut my trap, because there are exciting things going on here. And stay+: they found a couple more follicles for me in the last two days before retrieval. I thought I had 8 and it turned to 10-12 at the last minute, and they got 10. So stay+! (Ha). It might increase, you never know. And I didn't think we had a chance for enough eggs to tough it out to freezing, but again, you never know.

I'm depending on you girls to keep the good news coming! (no pressure, right?)
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whynotus- I'm am so sorry for your BFN. I know there's not much that hasn't been said- staying+ put it very well.

Stress- you aren't a quitter...you wouldn't have gotten this far :)

Knrjack...good for you for no HPTs...but you may go a little nutty in the 2ww...we'll see :) I convinced myself I was doing it to lesen the blow if it was/is neg.

Indie- your going to have a huge family! whoo hoo! Are any of the kids old enough to be good helpers?

Although I have had the BFP on home tests, I am still very concerned about chemical pregnancy AND I had my first teeny bit of brownish spotting today...I can't even let my mind go there...I'll find out soon enough tomorrow. I'm also cramping and still lower back ache...I want to do another test right now...aghhhhhh.

Thanks for all the "congrats", I'm not sure if they are in order yet (but I still feel the love! :D

Bye!
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Post by IndieBlue »

Sorry again WhyNot :(

Becca: Well, yes...we do have a large family :) And yes, plenty of help going on....one will be driving in 2 years LOL Can't wait to hear tomorrow's beta :) And I've heard so many times (many more than I can count) that normal AF symptoms start up as your body is so used to performing this cycle every month that it just gears up to do it again. I think someone even mentioned it here? AF symptoms seem to be a normal thing for a LOT of IVFers.

StayingPositive: I think you'll be surprised on ER day :) I've even read that when cyst and things are aspirated that sometimes more follicles are hidden and contain more than 1 egg....so keep those spirits up. I have an 18mm cyst that I'm hoping goes down...but if not they said they'd aspirate it if needed while doing ER. So you could have a really big follicle that they empty and then more are behind it :) You'll do GREAT!!!
Me: 34 DH: 37
Tubal Factor IF
1st IVF cycle May/June 2008
Beta #1 6/18 BFN
2nd IVF cycle July 2009
Chemical Pregnancy at 7weeks
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Post by stressball »

Hi all,

Whynotus: FET will be here very very soon....and you are so right...hearing from people who deal with IF really does help...becoz we know that...they know....today..at my work...I heard that story AGAIN...Once upon a time..there was a lady who adopted and boom..she got pregnant...ahhhhh...I felt like pulling out that lady's hair....

Becca: I just realized that you asked me about me feeling bloated...well..not anymore...but my AF was really very scanty and no clots...sorry....TMI...I will be thinking about you...Good Luck for tomorrow...will be waiting to hear from you....
Indie: any AF signs....

Saty +: good to haer from you....

Me: okay...did my first 2 shots...I have not told my family and friends about IVF and guess what...I am getting 6 people at my house this weekend...they are insisting on coming and I really do not have any excuse to stop them from coming....I will now have even more cooking and cleaning to do than the weekdays...but the positive side of the story is that...since the time I came to know that they are coming...I am busy cleaning the house...and have no time to think anout the shots..and what ifs...when I was cleaning the house...I remembered that advertizment....LIFE COMES TOOO FAST...NATIONWIDE IS ON YOUR SIDE.....funny...
TTC since Jan04
32, DH 36 low count, motility
natural IUI 3, -VE
injectable IUI 2, -VE
1st IVF May june 07: bfn
fet: july:bfn:
2nd ivf April 08 BFP
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Post by IndieBlue »

Becca??? Any results yet???
Me: 34 DH: 37
Tubal Factor IF
1st IVF cycle May/June 2008
Beta #1 6/18 BFN
2nd IVF cycle July 2009
Chemical Pregnancy at 7weeks
beccatx
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Hi ladies!

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Beta was BFP and the number was 231! Needless to say I am very excited and I feel good about the high number. I'm not sure how high that is compared to others, but I'm thinking it could be 2!
I go back for another beta on Sunday am, so until I see that number go up significantly, I'm still a little anxious. When does the worry stop?

Sorry it took so long to respond...I've been up since 3:30 am becuase I was so anxious for my 7:30 am test and they called at 11:30, but my work computer won't let me on to this site! I rushed home :)

I'm exhausted, but I want to say in advance thank you- I know you all sincerely had me in your well-wishes and it means a lot!

Praise God for this good news. I hope it's an encouragement to you.

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Post by IndieBlue »

YAY.....CONGRATS BECCA!!!

I'm so happy that we have another BFP on here!!!!
Me: 34 DH: 37
Tubal Factor IF
1st IVF cycle May/June 2008
Beta #1 6/18 BFN
2nd IVF cycle July 2009
Chemical Pregnancy at 7weeks
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Becca....congrates...wow....I am soooo happy...sorry for responding late...was entertaining guests....Congrates again...May we all have our BFPS....
TTC since Jan04
32, DH 36 low count, motility
natural IUI 3, -VE
injectable IUI 2, -VE
1st IVF May june 07: bfn
fet: july:bfn:
2nd ivf April 08 BFP
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Thank you Indie and Stress. I am going later this morning for the 2nd beta and then I'll really feel it- I hate considering all the negative scenarios, but I just can't help it. Luckily, sore boobs and slight nausea combined with no bleeding helps me think all is ok. I think they US at 6 weeks?

How did it go with your visitors Stress? It was probably good to keep your mind occupied...did you tell them about IVF? How are the shots going? Willyou have E2 and bloodwork soon to see how youre responding? That's exciting :)

Indie...Surely AF is here?!?!? I never really counted days either and when I did in the last year or so it seemed to vary from 26-30 days. Do you have an appointement for testing anything when you start, or just begin the pills? Is there any way you could be PG and hence no AF? Sorry to ask if that's impossible, I'm not sure of the history :? . You live in Georgia right? The only girls name my husband and I have evered BOTH liked is Georgia :) It's kinda random because he's from NJ and I'm from VA, but I think it's a sweet southern name.

Does anyone else talk about names or is that another crazy thing I've done (kinda like the few maternity things I've bought over the past few years!) LOL!!!!

KNRjack??? How are you feeling? When is beta test?

Have a great day!
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Becca: Let us know about your Beta....I'm eager to hear it :) Georgia is a pretty name ;), I had a friend in highschool that was named Georgia.


We have had to come up with so many names....we're tired of naming kids LOL We have decided on Savannah for a girl or Trenton for a boy though....funny enough, both cities in Georgia LOL All of our children have T names somewhere in their names (either first or middle) so we always try to come up with another T name. I guess if we're blessed with another girl, we will pick out a T name for her middle name :) to keep that tradition going.

As far as AF, she's still not here!!! I'm pretty positive I'm not pregnant....I have tubal issues :) It would be a miracle if I was....so that hasn't even crossed my mind. I'm sure she'll be here in the next week....I've never went past 36 days and today is day 33....so she's got 3 more days to beat the record LOL Really praying that she shows up today though, as 33 days is my record since starting the study :( I think that once I call the RE's nurse and tell her that I started, they start me on BCP's on the 3rd day? She already gave them to me during my last visit so I'd have them and not have to drive 2 hours for them LOL Then I think she'll order my other meds, and in 2 weeks I can start Lupron :)

Well, off to get the day started!
Me: 34 DH: 37
Tubal Factor IF
1st IVF cycle May/June 2008
Beta #1 6/18 BFN
2nd IVF cycle July 2009
Chemical Pregnancy at 7weeks
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hi indie and becca,

yep...waiting for ur beta...Indie....no AF....HMMMM....sometimes..too much stress and waiting delays the matter.....

Me: got my first US.....saw just 5 follicles....one on right side and rest..left side...thats less from last time....RE said that I am on a higer dose than last time becoz....luveris 75 iu adds to 225 iu of gonal f. Anyway...i am tired of being disappointed....so...I am okay....I went for a walk after the us....in rains...I loved that cold water on my feet....its a beautiful day today here...Since I love it when it rains.....I am glad that my guests decided to not stay with us yestrday and left in the evening...otherwise taking a shot and todays appointment would have been hard.....becca...i have not told about this ivf to anybody...not even my mom......based on my previous ivf experience.....Indie..my hemoglobin is also on the low side...i m trying to take prenatal...I have noticed that taking that helps my leg cramps...other than that...everything is good.....

knj: where r u....
TTC since Jan04
32, DH 36 low count, motility
natural IUI 3, -VE
injectable IUI 2, -VE
1st IVF May june 07: bfn
fet: july:bfn:
2nd ivf April 08 BFP
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Post by IndieBlue »

Becca? Any news yet or do you have to wait till Monday?
Me: 34 DH: 37
Tubal Factor IF
1st IVF cycle May/June 2008
Beta #1 6/18 BFN
2nd IVF cycle July 2009
Chemical Pregnancy at 7weeks
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Post by beccatx »

My beta results were good. The number was 462- EXACTLY double the 231 on Friday- strange coincidence I guess. I was hoping that it would be even higher and give us an indication of twins possibly, but I guess I'll have to wait until May 12- that's the 6 week US. Of course, I'm happy with one, there's just a part of me that pulls for both little beans to make it!

I'm pretty I'll have another beta this week too, but the study people weren't there today so I need to call tomorrow. I know I have to go in because I need more progesterone rings...they only give you 3 initially, but I'll continue with them now until 12 weeks I think. I'm sure they do more study blood this week..Indie can you confirm that with any thing you have in writing? :) I have LOVED the name Savannah since 7th grade when I saw Savanna Smiles- have you ever seen that movie?

Stress- you're right to stay "up" about the follicles- more could show up in the following days or at ER...it's just as much about quality as quantity. But you know all that... :)

Night ladies-
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