Summer Board 2011

Discussion forum for those particularly interested in IVF and embryo transfer including frozen embryo transfer.
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Wishingandhoping
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Congrats Alwaysangel!!!

Wehavehope- One blast was an AA. The other was a BB. The embryologist said that they both looked really good after AH. I have pics, but have no idea how to load them. :? I am on bed rest for 2 days, then light duty. I'm actually taking off of work until 8/2. I have a stressful job, and after my miscarriage, my RE recommended taking some time off after my next transfer. I have borrowed all of the True Blood books, and DH is going to rent a bunch of movies for me! Should be a nice relaxing time! I'll start POASing late next week :o
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Anton- I am so happy you and your DH came to decision that makes you both happy.

Always- Wonderful Beta!!

Wishing- Sounds like you will pregnant before you know it :):):)

Easley- Congrats on the US!!!woohoo

Lauren- I think you ask me about what we were doing this cycle. We are doing ER this Sunday or Monday freezing all of them and looking for a donor at the same time. If they find a donor that is already doing it with a couple they are going to see about us splitting the cost with that couple and get some eggs from the donor. Then we are going to freeze hers too and thaw out in October for ET. We will the best of mine in and hers. I don't know how many yet. I didn't realize how hard it would be to explain typing..lol.

AFM: US is tomorrow to see when how the follicles are doing and they should let us know when ER is :) Does anyone know why they would have you drop your Gonal-F from 300 to 225 this close to ER? Tonight I am suppose to do 225 instead of the 300 and I was just wondering what that does?
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Amanda-I would advise you to call your RE to get a clear picture of what he is thinking. You would not want to get misinformation. I can only tell you that about a week before my ER my RE had me reduce my meds as well. He called me and explained his reasons in detail. He was decreasing the meds because I was responding too well and my E2 wad quir high. Some may think responding too well is great but in fact you do not want an overresponse. That could actualy be worse in the longrun. But please call your RE and have him/her give you a detailed explanation so that you are informed and feel more comfortable with your plan. Best of luck.
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Amanda: my Gonal-F was dropped significantly over the last few days of stim...my E2 was quite high and it was a way to coast. It still stimulates the follies, but more gently so as not jeopardize quality. I think it means you are right on track, especially since you are just minimally reducing. I was dropped down to 37.5 of Gonal-F and was worried it wouldn't do anything, but I had a terrific response. :)
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One more day of waiting so I am here to check on my girls! :)

Anton - good decision and I am hoping that the AH does the trick and maybe your embryos just needed the extra help, praying for super sticky babies and a huge BFP for you!

Lauren - I never felt too uncomfortable before ER so it is not a bad sign, I hope you get tons of mature eggs and an awesome fert report!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunshine1576 - praying for a natural BFP for you, you never know!!!

Amanda - margi said it well they coast you to mature the eggs not too fast not too slow, good luck and great embies!

Ester - woohoo for baby in the box and this will be your bring home baby, I am very excited for you! Here cheering you on always!
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Hey ladies...

Rio-I read your post you have to wait! Best of luck and send us pictures :D Everything will be PERFECT!

Amanda-I am headed to RE tomorrow too! I never had mine dropped bc I dont respond well so I need more apparently? Mind sounds like an awesome plan....now will you only transfer your embies with donor at same time?

Ester-Baby in a box! WOO-HOO cant wait for you to jump on our wagon we need to eep the PMA and continue with all these BFP's!!!!!

AFM-THANK YOU LADIES FOR THE FEEDBACK! I am getting excited...been reading the book inconceivable just for some insight and I have heard its really good! I am nervous as usual...cant believe this is about to happen again...Brings back some tearful moments with our bad luck but I am determined to be so positive that...WE ARE GONNA GET SOME GOOD EGGS and a GREAT FERT REPORT! That this is my cycle :D keep tellin myself all this :lol: bought some movies..and thats it! wish me luck I hope I trigger tomorrow!!!!! :lol:
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8dp3dt BFP-HPT!!! First ever:)
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WeHaveHope
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Lauren-I will keep you in my prayers. Stay positive. Wishing you all the best.
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FET 5/11 BFN
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FET 9/11 MC46 XY
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Quick question for you ladies. On bed rest after ET, do you have to lie on your back the whole time to help prevent ectopic? I am dying to roll onto my side!
Me 34- mod endo
DH 36- perfect
IUI x 4- BFN
IVF #1 01/11- BFN
IVF #2 04/11- BFP- M/C at 6 weeks
FET 7/21/11- BFP on HPT 7/26!!! beta 8/1- 980; beta 8/4- 2565; beta 8/8- 9964
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Wishing-I am actualy surprised you are on bedrest. Did your RE place you on bedrest. This is mu second ET plus one IUI and was never placed on bedrest. RE said to simply take it easy on the day of ET and for a few days to follow. I also haven't heard of possible ectopic from not adhering to bedrest. I don't think you should worry at all but just to be safe call your RE in the morning.
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DS14pr mrg
2 step-ch16&20
IUI 12/10 BFN
IVF 1/11 OHSS
FET 5/11 BFN
FET 7/11 MC
FET 9/11 MC46 XY
FET 12-30-11 BFP 15dpo=266,17dpo=727,22dpo=7125,25dpo=19076,1-20 u/s 2HB's. Our 2 little miracles born on 8-15-12@35w/3d
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Wehavehope- My RE always puts me on strict bed rest for 24- 48 hours after ET, then light duty for 2-3 more days. I'm taking more time off of work because of my miscarriage. I feel like lying on my side shouldn't be an issue, but I really want this to work!
Me 34- mod endo
DH 36- perfect
IUI x 4- BFN
IVF #1 01/11- BFN
IVF #2 04/11- BFP- M/C at 6 weeks
FET 7/21/11- BFP on HPT 7/26!!! beta 8/1- 980; beta 8/4- 2565; beta 8/8- 9964
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Lauren wrote:Hey ladies...

Rio-I read your post you have to wait! Best of luck and send us pictures :D Everything will be PERFECT!

Amanda-I am headed to RE tomorrow too! I never had mine dropped bc I dont respond well so I need more apparently? Mind sounds like an awesome plan....now will you only transfer your embies with donor at same time?

Ester-Baby in a box! WOO-HOO cant wait for you to jump on our wagon we need to eep the PMA and continue with all these BFP's!!!!!

AFM-THANK YOU LADIES FOR THE FEEDBACK! I am getting excited...been reading the book inconceivable just for some insight and I have heard its really good! I am nervous as usual...cant believe this is about to happen again...Brings back some tearful moments with our bad luck but I am determined to be so positive that...WE ARE GONNA GET SOME GOOD EGGS and a GREAT FERT REPORT! That this is my cycle :D keep tellin myself all this :lol: bought some movies..and thats it! wish me luck I hope I trigger tomorrow!!!!! :lol:

Lauren- Yes we will transfer mine & hers at the same time :) Very nervous but excited at the same time. October is going to be interesting..lol. I hope to have more news about the donor tomorrow. I hope someone decides to split some eggs with us. I hope you get to trigger tomorrow too :) I am ready to trigger. I have not felt good this whole week so I hope that means this cycle is working. Good luck tomorrow :)
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Wishingandhoping wrote:Wehavehope- My RE always puts me on strict bed rest for 24- 48 hours after ET, then light duty for 2-3 more days. I'm taking more time off of work because of my miscarriage. I feel like lying on my side shouldn't be an issue, but I really want this to work!
Wishing-now I understand. I realy don't think lying on your side is going to hurt, but please call your RE tomorrow morning and confirm. The 2WW seems so far away. I am keeping myself busy playing words with friends on my iPhone and I also picked up two new books which I will start reading this weekend. I can't wait for 8-1 but will have to.
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Mrd 11y TTC 8y
Me38 DH49
DS14pr mrg
2 step-ch16&20
IUI 12/10 BFN
IVF 1/11 OHSS
FET 5/11 BFN
FET 7/11 MC
FET 9/11 MC46 XY
FET 12-30-11 BFP 15dpo=266,17dpo=727,22dpo=7125,25dpo=19076,1-20 u/s 2HB's. Our 2 little miracles born on 8-15-12@35w/3d
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Hello ladies!!!

Always- Wonderful Beta and wonderful doubling times!! Congratulations!! When is your first us?? How are you feeling?

Wishing- Congratulations on being PUPO!! Glad you're taking it easy for a whole week!!

Easley - glad the us went great!! I'm so happy for you!!

Lauren- how great that you're stimming away!!! Glad your ER is coming up! Great follie vibes heading your way!!!

Sunshine1576 - how is everything going?

Amanda - I've always had to decrease my doses before the retrieval...you seem to have a great plan to get your baby! Keep us informed!! Fingers crossed!!

Ester - it's great that you're starting soon!!! Best of luck!!

Anton- thinking of you my positive friend!! I'm so glad you and your DH made your decision!! I would have done the same thing!! I'm sure that this is your cycle! AH is supposed to be great... They do it to all the embies at my clinic! Best of luck !!

Fruit- how are you and your embies doing?? Let us know! Thinking of you!

Rio- thanks for your support! Glad your still pregnant! I know there is a big study that says no baby should be induced before 39 weeks unless medically necessary because of higher risk of breathing problems... So great to hear you're hanging in there!

Easley-Congrats on a great u/s!!!! You must be so excited

Wehave hope- best of luck!

Tryin4#2- did you poas already.!!? Hoping you get a BFP

AFM- behind is looking better... My stomach is a little hurt from the antibiotic but will not skip a dose! I'm scared about that infection!! On another note... Second beta today!! 866!!! Extremely excited!! Scared about feeling cramps, but very happy!! Another beta on Monday!...

Hugs to all!!
Married 10+ years
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fresh IVF's x5... all bfn...
First FET... WOW. First ever BFP!!!
Miracles happen everyday... we just have to keep the faith and wait for ours...
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LongTimeIVF,
I still pop in from time to time to check on everyone, but Thank you for asking about me. Trying to stay focus on our next plans with the new RE. AF is due to arrive sometime on Monday and was asked to call them to schedule an appointment right when she comes...I started to order my meds today but waiting until Monday since the pharmacy told me it's a 24 hour turnaround. I will be away most of the weekend and it's kind of embarrassing to ask my next door neighbors to refrigerate my follistim. lol Next weekend we will be in Alabama and I will have to travel with follistim going to love sneaking meds in my in-laws house, but it has to be kept cold. Anyone been through this before?
Married 13 yrs
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1 natural pg- m/c at 7 wks
(2010-2012) 4 IUIs, 2 IVFs
FET cycle 2/25/2013
Beta: 95, 390, 1361
3/27 HR 140
4/10 HR 184
4/17 Released from RE
6/21 Found out we are having a BOY!
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LongTimeIVF,
I still pop in on occassion to check on everyone, but thanks for asking about me. 8) Trying to stay focus on our next plans with the new RE. AF is due to arrive sometime on Monday and was asked to call them to schedule an appointment right when she comes...I started to order my meds today but waiting until Monday since the pharmacy told me it's a 24 hour turnaround. (I will be away most of the weekend and it was kind of embarrassing last time asking nextdoor neighbors to refrigerate my follistim.) Next weekend we will be in Alabama and I traveling with follistim going to love sneaking meds in my in-laws house, but it has to be kept cold. Yikes..Anyone been through this before?
Married 13 yrs
36, unexplained
1 natural pg- m/c at 7 wks
(2010-2012) 4 IUIs, 2 IVFs
FET cycle 2/25/2013
Beta: 95, 390, 1361
3/27 HR 140
4/10 HR 184
4/17 Released from RE
6/21 Found out we are having a BOY!
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