March/April 2010 Cycle Group

[bei]

drboost - Hey congrat i m so happy for u thanks for not leaving us , lets pray that u get realy big secong beta ,
i was so upset today from the morning but after hearing ur news i feel lot batter . yay u r pragnant wooo...... hoooo........

[Lauren]

Thank you Angela, Helene and Franny

I am totally taking the pain!! So worth it!!! Just wondering if it was normal or advice and YES I am using ice!!!!

At work now...will catch up later!

Thxs for your support!

[angelaezra]

DrBoots - congratulations ... a BFP. I am so very happy for you! Please god, continue to bless the rest of us on this board, also. DrBoots ... whoo ... hooo!

Angela

[Kushka]

Hey Ladies,

Dr Boots - congratulations on your BFP!! You must be over the moon. And I hope you get a super-strong second beta. I have to say, this board seems to be so full of BFP's it's amazing!!

Just wanted to ask you ladies a couple of things - I'm trying really hard to keep positive about my embies - do you think a grade A/B and a grade B/C with lots of fragmentation can actually make it? It's just that I'm lying here on the bed trying to keep myself positive and i just don't want to feel like this time commitment (DH running around after me, me taking time off work etc.) is all just for nothing. I know we have to keep positive, and I am trying, but I also want to be realistic. Do any of you have any wise words or experience of transferring embies of this sort of quality?

Also, I wondered what you ladies are up to post transfer. Are you all on bedrest? And if so, for how long? My RE said I should take a week off work, but I'm wondering how much I really need to lie in bed. He said that embryos implant on day 5 or 6, so perhaps I should just lie down on those days. I spent a whole week in bed after my last two IVFs but I'm really not sure if it's necessary (or healthy for that matter!). Whaddya think?

Bei, my beta is 21 April if you want to add it to the list.

Sorry just to talk about me and not to do personals. I'm finding it hard to catch up with all you ladies - I think you know each other pretty well now. But you're all amazing and so positive. It's lovely.

Kx

[lycase]

Hi Ladies,

Thanks for thinking of me, well I cheated yesterday and got a BFP!!!!!!!!!
I am over the moon excited and I had it confirmed with a blood test this AM, beta-78, prog-16, estrogen-250. We are going to tell DD tonight and our moms and siblings this weekend. I would not have gotten through this whole process w/o this board. All of the women here are so amazing!!!!! And I am not going anywhere till we ALL have our BFP's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will do personals later, but I HAD to pop on and share the good news.

OMG - you are pregnant... and kept it that long... wowowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww I am over the moon... I am so overly exited for you way to go girl.... And a really nice beta too... can't wait to see it doubling... you are in for it girl. Happy H&H...

Helene

[lycase]

Hey Ladies,

Dr Boots - congratulations on your BFP!! You must be over the moon. And I hope you get a super-strong second beta. I have to say, this board seems to be so full of BFP's it's amazing!!

Just wanted to ask you ladies a couple of things - I'm trying really hard to keep positive about my embies - do you think a grade A/B and a grade B/C with lots of fragmentation can actually make it? It's just that I'm lying here on the bed trying to keep myself positive and i just don't want to feel like this time commitment (DH running around after me, me taking time off work etc.) is all just for nothing. I know we have to keep positive, and I am trying, but I also want to be realistic. Do any of you have any wise words or experience of transferring embies of this sort of quality?

Also, I wondered what you ladies are up to post transfer. Are you all on bedrest? And if so, for how long? My RE said I should take a week off work, but I'm wondering how much I really need to lie in bed. He said that embryos implant on day 5 or 6, so perhaps I should just lie down on those days. I spent a whole week in bed after my last two IVFs but I'm really not sure if it's necessary (or healthy for that matter!). Whaddya think?

Bei, my beta is 21 April if you want to add it to the list.

Sorry just to talk about me and not to do personals. I'm finding it hard to catch up with all you ladies - I think you know each other pretty well now. But you're all amazing and so positive. It's lovely.

Kx

I only rested the next day just too much to do here... and your embies are great... my IVF OB said sometimes the worse are the ones that make it so you can never tell so yes stay positive girl. Let yourself be pampered.

HElene

[babyluv]

Dr Boots - YAYAYAYAYAY!!!! Congrats!!! So happy for you! Can't wait to hear your next beta!

[angelaezra]

Hey Ladies,

Dr Boots - congratulations on your BFP!! You must be over the moon. And I hope you get a super-strong second beta. I have to say, this board seems to be so full of BFP's it's amazing!!

Just wanted to ask you ladies a couple of things - I'm trying really hard to keep positive about my embies - do you think a grade A/B and a grade B/C with lots of fragmentation can actually make it? It's just that I'm lying here on the bed trying to keep myself positive and i just don't want to feel like this time commitment (DH running around after me, me taking time off work etc.) is all just for nothing. I know we have to keep positive, and I am trying, but I also want to be realistic. Do any of you have any wise words or experience of transferring embies of this sort of quality?

Also, I wondered what you ladies are up to post transfer. Are you all on bedrest? And if so, for how long? My RE said I should take a week off work, but I'm wondering how much I really need to lie in bed. He said that embryos implant on day 5 or 6, so perhaps I should just lie down on those days. I spent a whole week in bed after my last two IVFs but I'm really not sure if it's necessary (or healthy for that matter!). Whaddya think?

Bei, my beta is 21 April if you want to add it to the list.

Sorry just to talk about me and not to do personals. I'm finding it hard to catch up with all you ladies - I think you know each other pretty well now. But you're all amazing and so positive. It's lovely.

Kx

Kushka - I agree w/ Helene. I have heard several women who have gotten pregnant w/ really fragmented follicles and there are always the stories about women who are pregnant w/ “perfect embies”. You just never know how the embryos are going to react. I think that is what makes this so unpredictable and scary. But, there is such a good chance that we can be the lucky ones and get our BFP’s also. So keep that in mind … I have to keep reminding myself of the same thing. But, we are always here for you!

As far as time off from work, I am taking two days off following the transfer. So I am going back to work tomorrow but I will still try to take it easy.

Angela

[winnie71]

Heard back from my RE nurse late this afternoon. This is Day 4 and yesterday's 4 cell is now a 6 cell, and the 2 cell is a 3 cell. She said they are not ruling out a transfer tomorrow, and that the Dr. himself will call me in the morning. I cannot fathom how a 6 cell can get to blast in a day, esp when it has moved so slowly so far. She said they do not do 6dt's, they only freeze on the 6th day.
Has anyone heard of such a slow embie being successful? Is it even possible? Is there any point in doing the transfer if it has not reached blast?
They called so late and I was working so I couldn't even ask who to talk to about whether a cycle canceled so late would still count as my 2nd IVF for insurance.

[PatyPaty]

DrBoots - OMG Congratulations on being PUPO:mrgreen: It seems as if every time I check the board someone else got a BFP! I hope it rubs off on me

Kushka Angela is right - my RE has told me the same thing - sometimes the embies may not look their best, but you still end up getting pregnant. You just never know what might happen. Keep your spirits up!

I heard back from RE & he said my blood work looks great & to start Ganirelix tomorro I have another U/S & lab work on Sunday morning 04/11/04.

love ya'll

[angelaezra]

Heard back from my RE nurse late this afternoon. This is Day 4 and yesterday's 4 cell is now a 6 cell, and the 2 cell is a 3 cell. She said they are not ruling out a transfer tomorrow, and that the Dr. himself will call me in the morning. I cannot fathom how a 6 cell can get to blast in a day, esp when it has moved so slowly so far. She said they do not do 6dt's, they only freeze on the 6th day.
Has anyone heard of such a slow embie being successful? Is it even possible? Is there any point in doing the transfer if it has not reached blast?
They called so late and I was working so I couldn't even ask who to talk to about whether a cycle canceled so late would still count as my 2nd IVF for insurance.

Winnie - I know that your embryos are growing a little slower but why can't they still transfer the 6 cell, which will probably be an 8 cell and the 3 cell, which will probably be a 4 cell tom? IF you have reached this point, I would just see it out. I do know RE's like to see more cells to increase the chances of a successful pregnancy. But, you never know. Read this info that I discovered some months ago:

"We see some cycles fail after transferring 3 perfect looking embryos, and we also see beautiful babies born after transferring only one "low grade" embryo. The true genetic potential of the embryo to continue normal development is impossible to measure accurately with current technology. Hopefully, future advances will give us better insight".

Please let us know what happens. I am praying for you!

Angela

[winnie71]

Thanks Angela, I want to stay positive! I actually was reading back in old forums and saw lots of encouragement, too.
It's so sad that I need the insurance info to really make a decision. If, by some slim chance, my insurance does not consider it an "IVF cycle" w/o ET or Frosties, and I could get another cycle covered, I would absolutely choose that, and hope for a better cycle like my last one.

[heekinje]

Hi, everyone! I have been gone for a bit and it has taken me a while (as usual) to get caught up! So much has happened. Forgive me if I leave a few people out but I'm going to try to do this off the top of my head.....

Franny - I am so excited about your perfect little bean. The perfect 10 lining with the triple on top of that - so exciting!!! I just know we are going to get great news from you over the next week or so!!!

Claud - Phew! I'm glad to hear you had a h/b! PMA is everything!!! Keep it up!

Bei - I'm so sorry about your AF not coming. What torture...I can't believe it's been 45 days. Can your RE give you something to get it started?

Dr Boots - CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You must be so happy!!!

Winnie - I have never taken my embies to blast so I can't offer any solid advice or information on your situation. I just wanted to say I'm sorry you are worrying about your embies. I'll be thinking of you and praying for a successful outcome!

Crap....I already forgot everything else. Anway, I had my u/s yesterday and we saw a really strong heartbeat with the little bean measuring perfectly!!! I finally feel preganant. I was so nervous going to see my RE and now I feel so much better. I go back in two weeks and will be realased. He also lowered my Endometrin to once a day....thank goodness!!! I think I've decided to see a high risk OB this time around. I delivered my DD at 30 weeks after my water broke at 29. We don't really know why but I think I had an undetected bladder infection that had made it's way to the fetus before I felt any symptoms. Anyway.....I was thinking it might not be necessary to see a high risk OB but I think I will feel better knowing I have done everything I can this time to prevent this from happening again. What do you guys think?

xo,

Heeks

[angelaezra]

Hi, everyone! I have been gone for a bit and it has taken me a while (as usual) to get caught up! So much has happened. Forgive me if I leave a few people out but I'm going to try to do this off the top of my head.....

Franny - I am so excited about your perfect little bean. The perfect 10 lining with the triple on top of that - so exciting!!! I just know we are going to get great news from you over the next week or so!!!

Claud - Phew! I'm glad to hear you had a h/b! PMA is everything!!! Keep it up!

Bei - I'm so sorry about your AF not coming. What torture...I can't believe it's been 45 days. Can your RE give you something to get it started?

Dr Boots - CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You must be so happy!!!

Winnie - I have never taken my embies to blast so I can't offer any solid advice or information on your situation. I just wanted to say I'm sorry you are worrying about your embies. I'll be thinking of you and praying for a successful outcome!

Crap....I already forgot everything else. Anway, I had my u/s yesterday and we saw a really strong heartbeat with the little bean measuring perfectly!!! I finally feel preganant. I was so nervous going to see my RE and now I feel so much better. I go back in two weeks and will be realased. He also lowered my Endometrin to once a day....thank goodness!!! I think I've decided to see a high risk OB this time around. I delivered my DD at 30 weeks after my water broke at 29. We don't really know why but I think I had an undetected bladder infection that had made it's way to the fetus before I felt any symptoms. Anyway.....I was thinking it might not be necessary to see a high risk OB but I think I will feel better knowing I have done everything I can this time to prevent this from happening again. What do you guys think?

xo,

Heeks

Hello Heeks,

Your ears must have been burning, I was just responding to someone on the IVF forum who was asking about IVF clinics in Cincinnati and I told her that I think that is where your clinic is located. If you get chance, I am sure she would appreciate any insight. I think her topic is called clinic referrals under the IVF forum.

First of all, I am so glad to hear you are doing well! I certainly agree w/ your decision to go w/ a high risk OB. Learn from my situation, if you know in your heart that you should go to a high risk OB; then go w/ your gut feelings. I sure wish I would have in 2008. I did do a consult w/ Dr. Voss last year. He is a high risk OB and when this cycle works , he will be my high risk OB. I was referred to him from a friend of mine who is a physician in Fairfield, OH. He was her OB also because she had two very high risk pregnancies. My current RE also referred me to go to him. It is a little bit of a drive (over 45minutes) but if it means a successful pregnancy then I am willing to do it. I met Dr. Voss about 2 months after I lost Ashley, so I was still very emotional but I was so impressed w/ him that I started crying and I told him I couldn’t believe OB’s like him exist anymore. He is in a large practice and I hear from several other doctors that they are all very good docs. If you want his info, just PM me and I will send you his phone number. I guess it wouldn’t hurt to at least meet him or his partners.

Angela

[latrell22]

Drboots: CONGRATS GIRL!!! WOOOHHHOOOOOOOOOOO!! I'm so very happy for you! Yes take that pain girl! In a feeewww months you'll be holding your bundle of joy!!

Winnie: Your embies are fighters! They are progressing and if you've made it this far, you'll go right on to ET!! Your RE will be calling to tell you to COME ON IN!! I'll be on standby waiting for that post!

Bei: AF is such a pain in the butt! Now really AF why do you have our friend waiting like this?? C'mon!! Sending those AF vibes your way!!

Angela: I'm going for it Sunday!!! Straight up!!! LOL POAS!!!!!!!