April/May Cycle Buddies!

[MamaBoo]

Your RE probably is thinking that with multiples, even twins, the risks for PTL and other complications go up significantly. I certainly wouldn't do more than 2 because with each additional baby, the risks rise so much. I have read that many RE's say that their goal is always one healthy baby.

[DALLAS]

I think I would go for 2. We only transeferred 1 with our first attempt in Jan, but that was only because I only made 1 embryo. If I had more I would've def done 2. With our cycle coming up in April, I am going to do 2 (if I have it that is).

[nicksgam]

Hi Girls!!
Still waiting for AF here !!! Never thought I would be wishing for it to come! Something about this seems backwards! I love the orange underwear idea! One of my coworkers bought me an orange charm for my charm bracelet. I need some advice from you girls who are more experienced in the IVF department. My RE keeps saying the he would recommend transfering only 1 5day blast but he would transfer two if i really want him to. (But absolutely not more than two). I think he is being very conservative because our issues are MF but i really am thinking i should go with two. My husband is concerned and thinks we should go with one for the first IVF. I havent even heard of anyone only transferring one! Let me know what you girls think!!!

During our 1st IVF (also MF) we transferred on day 3. Our RE gave us the option of 2 or 3, she said because I was 36 we could go either way. But if they were 5 day blast she would transfer only 2.

[Blaqdymun]

Wow, I just took a poll a day ago & everybody suggest I do 3, now I'm reading everyone tell tiffany1219 to do 2

It doesn't make a difference really, I am 36 and I do not want to have to go thru this again if I can prevent it & we are going for 3 unless maybe in the case of 5day blasts...we will see what happens but as it stands...3 is the magic number!

[JenMink55]

LOL Blaqdymun!! Well, her RE said def not more than 2, but hell if I were here I would demand 4! DH were talking about this today on a drive and my RE also said he wont transfer more than two, but I already told him that I pay him the big bucks to get me pregnant and not to tell me how many embies I can have

Because I am doing PGD though the risk for tripletts is extremely HIGH, so I am not 10000% sure what I am doing yet.

BTW Blaqdymunm thanks for all that research you did! Those are some good tips and I will def keep those in mind.

AFM-- Painted the toes Orange today, I have to say they are lookin good 1 week till I start injecting the B!tch Juice known as Lupron. This cycle is quickly ramping up and I am scared to death, literally... I cannot eat or sleep. I am so worried about it not working and it hasn't even started. Having gone through IVF twice with no baby I know that this process isn't a guarantee you get a baby. Ugh... just the thought!

Hope everybody is having a great night! Happy Spring Forward!! Spring brings babies!!!!!

[mom4sure]

Hi Ladies

Tiffanyg1219 If it were me i would transfer 2, it increases your chances of a BFP. I read that transfering blasts has a higher pg rate than day 3 transfers but i'd still say transfer 2 in case 1 doesnt take.

Blaqdymun Thanx for the research, its a great help.

Jenmink55 I am with you there girl. I am also nervous, and i am finding it hard to sleep. Which I KNOW isn't good at all. This is also my 3rd try and being 39 and the money involved, i am at the "THIS REALLY HAS TO WORK STAGE" But hang in there, you'll be fine. Pray and take care of yourself that all we can do right?? (((HUGS)))

AFM - Just counting down the days till i leave for Cape Town.. AF would have been due this week if not for BCP so i am having some cramping.... But i can handle it



Me 39 (tubal)
2 natural pg both ectopic resulting in 1 ruptured tube and one repaired tube
IVF # 1 - Ectopic
IVF # 2 - Chemical
IVF # 3 - April 2011 BFP

[BlissfulCS]

What a great group and a very active one at that!

Well ladies- I am officially now a part of the April/May cycle board if you will have me.

I have been TTC off and on for nearly 6 years. The first few years were only half hearted because my career was blossoming. We only tried about 6 months before I went on hold after taking a promotion that required me to travel a lot (across 4 states, spent 4 nights a week in hotels, it wasn't a time for babies). Then nearly two years ago I took another promotion that brought me closer to home. Knowing that we tried for nearly 6 months naturally I asked my OB/GYN for an u/s to make sure everything was okay. He was hesitant to begin fertility testing because I was 33 at the time and only tried for 6 months. I am glad I pushed because sure enough we found that the tubes were blocked. I had them removed and my IVF journey began after I checked running a marathon off my bucket list. While I was training for the marathon, my company which offered coverage for IVF and counseling was acquired by my current company...you guessed it, no coverage! That was one VERY expensive marathon!

Today I just got my third BFN (the first was a chemical so at least we know my uterus is hospitable ).

I have four frozen 2 day embies from my first IVF and one late bloomer morula from my second fresh cycle. We went right to another fresh cycle after our first attempt at FET because we want 2 babies. Plus I wanted to see how our embies would do going to blast instead of doing cleaved embryo transfers. Turned out not so hot! We had 14 eggs this cycle, 9 mature, and 6 fertilized. Only one of those 6 made it to an early blast and three were morulae. We transferred the blast and 2 morulae.

So here I am, desperate to see if any of my embies are going to stick. The plan now is a FET. We are going to thaw the 2 day embies and take them to blast to see how many make it. The good news is that if I see similar results this time, morulae do much better on a frozen cycle. Something to do with the stims interfering.

This is probably my last attempt. Financially we can continue to swing it, but I am not sure I am strong enough. We are also going to begin the adoption process and see how things progress.

I scanned all the earlier posts to try to get to know you all a little bit. Wonderful ladies all!

I am now doing the AF dance and hoping it comes soon, because I have a work trip in May that I can't miss. Need to have my transfer prior to May...so dance hard ladies!!!

Oh- and one thing I have in common with a few of you? I love Zumba. Can't wait to go back after AF comes (RE wants to make sure my ovaries settle prior to shimmying and shaking). I know we are supposed to limit exercise, but if I limit exercise I limit sanity. I hung up my running shoes for this so I need a little something...and Zumba is definitely fun and uplifting.

Best of luck to you all!

[tiffanyg1219]

blissfulCS - welcome !!! I think this time will be the one for you!!
Blaqdymun- thanks for all the info...i have heard about the pinapple core before, ill have to try that!

AFM... just want to thank everyone for their input! my doc will def. not let me transfer more than 2 but my gut says to definately go for transferring two, which seems to be the consensus with you guys also!!! Im glad to see more people are joining the april/may cycle!!! Im so nervous/excited! Since this is my first cycle im still a little fuzzy on exactly how this works! How long does it take (on average) from the start of lupron until the egg retrieval? I know it varies but im just curious what your experiences have been. Im trying to get some sort of a timeline in my mind! This message board is such a support for me! I hope I can be a support for you girls too!!!!

[Wishingandhoping]

For my first and only IVF so far, I started Lupron on 12/25 (Merry Christmas!), and had my ER on 1/18. We did a 5 day blast transfer, and my beta was on 2/4. I hope that info helps! My RE is changing me to Ganirelix this time, so I don't know what that schedule will be. Anyone with any experience with that med? I didn't do BCP with my first cycle, but will be taking BCP this round.

[mom4sure]

BlissfulCS You are very welcome here (((HUGS)))). Thank you for sharing your journey with us, and i am sorry for all the disappointments you've gone through. I know how hard it is . I will definately be doing the AF dance for you. I know what you mean about exercise keeping you sane. If i dont work out, i feel sluggish, moody and irritable the most part of my morning. I've cut back on the high impact execise and plan to stop completely when i start my injections and just stick to yoga. Glad you joined the group and look forward to sharing this journey with you. Lets pray for BFP only in this group




ME 39 (Tubal)
2 Natural pgs, both ectopic, resulting in one ruptured tube and one repaired tube
IVF # 1 – Ectopic
IVF # 2 – Chemical
IVF # 3 – April 2011 BFP

[Sunshine1576]

Sorry to crash, but I could be cycling in May, all depending on our next consultation. Orginally thought I was going for the IUI with fertility meds, but will know more when we have our consultation visit next week. Our doctor is going to re-suggest testing the quality and was just reading the thread here and learned Jen is undergoing the PGD treatment. I would love to hear more about testing the embryo. Wondering what occurs in the lab and how many days till transfer?

[LeeS]

BlissfulCS- I have been following you and the other lovely ladies on the FEB/MARCH group and I am so sorry that you now have to join us.
I will be doing my best AF dance and so that you can add to the many SPRING 2011 BFPs!!

Jenmink55 - I am joining TEAM ORANGE! Getting a mani pedi tomorrow and will be rocking my orange toes from now until I get my BFP!

To all you other lovely ladies hope that all is going well in your journey so far.

BABY DUST TO ALL!

Lee

[JenMink55]

Mom4sure-- I think they are filming the show The Bachelor in Cape Town? In fact I think it's airing tonight! Sounds like a gorgeous place!!! I am in the same boat as you about AF. She was due last week and I got bad cramps!! So this is for you mom4sure!

BlissfulCS-- Welcome to the April/May board!!!! I actually was stalking the other board and read about your BFN, I am so sorry. I just hate reading that Well, I must say you have joined a lucky board!!!! AND your going to get your BFP with us!! Hopefully we can all support each other over the next month and beyond... SO WELCOME!!!

OH and Bliss here is an AF dance for you!!

Tiffany-- I def think you are right on track transferring the 2. I have always transferred 2 or 3. So from the start of Lupron till egg retrieval is about 20-21 days, then another 3-5 depending on how far your RE let's your embies go. Stims are usually about 8-10 days, just depends on how your body reacts to them. How exciting for your first IVF!! Hopefully we can all give you information along the way, there is so much that goes on!!


Wishingandhoping-- I haven't used that med, I am going to be on Menupur and Gonal-F plus Lupron. I am on pretty high doses because my egg reserve is pathetic! LOL! When are you starting IVF?

Sunshine- WELCOME!!! Hopefully you will be joining us in May. So with PGD.... there is a 3 & 5 day PGD. Basically the 3 day PGD allows you to do a Fresh transfer because you get the results by day 5. Day 5 PGD takes a few more weeks to process so your RE would freeze your blasts and do an FET 6-8 weeks later. I went back and forth on whether to do day 3 or 5 but we decided we didn't want to wait anymore and there really wasn't much benefit (in my opinion) to wait for 5 day. Plus I am super impatient by nature so.... well you get it LOL. Ask whatever questions you want about PGD, I have done a TON of research!!! Welcome again to our group, it's finally growing!!

AFM--- Just waiting to take the Lupron and only a few more days of BCP- thank GOD. Those little pills make me very cranky! DH is super excited for me to start all the injectibles, I turn into a crazy person for a while LOL...


Jennifer

[mom4sure]

JenMink55 Thank you, thank you, thank you for that FANTASTIC banner.... ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT ((((BIG HUG))). I thought i was just acting up, but those BCP's do make you cranky. Its good to know am not the only one in BCP hell. Cant wait till its over. You are nearly there.... Good for you.
I didn't know they were filming the bachelor in Cape Town, if they are, i have more to look forward to than a BFP .




ME 39 (Tubal)
2 Natural pgs, both ectopic, resulting in one ruptured tube and one repaired tube
IVF # 1 – Ectopic
IVF # 2 – Chemical
IVF # 3 – April 2011 BFP

[Heidi67]

Wow, I've had a lot of catching up to do. Welcome to all the the new ladies on the thread.

Michele- Thanks for up dating the list.

Dallas- Glard you got through that tough decision on which donor to choose.

Jen- I'll join you on the orange undie (if I can find locate some at the mall), but not on the nail polish - to many chemicals. Its cool that we have a colour.

Mom4Sure- I can't imagine the added cost of a month's accomidation. I hope you enjoy Cape Town.

Blaqdmun- Thanks for all info. Looks lke I'll be adding some more supplements to my daily regime.

As for the 1/2/3 embryo debate, my vote is for the max your RE will allow. I remeber when we were signing our consent forms the RE suggested 4 as a max which freaked us out, but he assured us its very rare that all would take. And if for some flucky reason they did there's always selective reduction, which we'd have to fly to another city. As it turned out only on our last fresh cycle did we have 4 transfer. So all that concern for nothing.

AFM- AF finally came, so I start BCP on March 16. All this talk of Lupron being "bith juice " has me a tad concerned. All my previous cycles I used straight superfact, no side effects. But this cycle their switching it up with a microdose protocol of suoerfact that mimics Lupron. Hopefully it won't mimic the side effects lol.