My DH and I just talked with the doctor and he said that everything looked good this last cycle. He said that I produced better eggs this cycle not using the Lupron...which is a positive thing . Although he also said that it can sometimes takes 3 to 4 cycles before a positive result is achieved . Yikes, the idea of more egg retrievals...we've been so fortunate this far that everything has gone relatively smoothly. I feel like the more times we try to more that can go wrong...I guess I need a PMA and to look at it from the positive side (it will result in a BFP!) rather than from the negative side.
So that's the question of the day...when do we try again? Do we take a month or so off, take a break mentally and physically? Or do we just go for it while we're already in the groove, and I'm finally comfortable with all the damn needles? Initially I felt like I wanted to take a break, but right at this moment I feel like I want to keep going and try right again right away. I think I might need to sleep on that decision for another few nights (BIG SIGH!!!)
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Me 34, DH 37
Polycystic Ovaries and Male Factor
1st IVF/ICSI, Sept. 2005, -tive
2nd IVF/ICSI, Dec. 2005, -tive
3rd IVF/ICSI, Jan. 2006, +tive!
I am assuming that you wasn't able to freeze any embryos? What a shame. I think that deep down you will know what to do. There is no right or wrong answer but sometimes in these situations it's better to rule with your heart and not your head as it is your heart that receives all the emotion at the end of the day.
After my failed IVF (due to OHSS) I decided to wait for 6 months as I was physically wrecked and at that time thought I would never go through it again. I have got over that now but like you, the thought of injecting again - well! We've done it before though so we can do it again - whatever the timing!
Have a week off and then go with your gut instinct... it's usually right!
Best wishes whatever your decision.
Sophie xx
Pituitary Tumour, PCOS
'01 - DD born
'02 - miscarriage
clomid X6 negative
IVF '05 - OHSS 13 embies frozen
FET, Feb06 - negative
FET, April06 - cancelled 2 days before ET
FET, ET: June06 - fingers crossed
So sorry to hear you news. Glad you sound positive.
Wish you the best for whatever you choose to do next.
Unfortunately at my clinic they only do IVF/ICSI after a 3-4 months rest. They say the tmt is so violent to the body that it neads to rest.
If it were up to me I'd started a new cycle imediately!
so sorry to hear about you negative result, we may be cycle buddies again. Take time to relax with your DH
me 38 DH 43 TTC 7.5 yrs. 1st IVF June 05 ended in severe OHSS never made it to ET. FET Nov 05 -ive. FET April 06 -ive FET June 06 OMG BFP
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just saw your news. I am sorry that it didn't work out this time. I like your attitude, to be +ve, that has to be the way to go riding on this IVF rollercoaster - we just have to be strong don't we...... PMA PMA PMA....
Thank you so much for all of your thoughts Tiger, GailP, MLG and Sophie!
No- we didn't have any embies left over to freeze, which was disappointing. My doctor told us that only 20% of their patients usually have extra embies to freeze--that seems low to me. And it means we need to do another whole cycle.
Luckily though, I guess!, I got my AF last week only a few short days after I stopped the progesterone. Which didn't give my DH and I much time to decide what to do. But after much thought and discussion we have decided to give it a try again right away. I started the bc pills this morning and I start stimming on January 9th. At least I'll get a chance to rest, relax and enjoy the holidays!
I've also made an appt. for a reiki massage this week and am planning to call for more info about acupuncture at some point today...I figure I've gotten over my fear of needles, so why not try acupunture! I'm also hopeful that these things will help us get a +ve with this next try!
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Me 34, DH 37
Polycystic Ovaries and Male Factor
1st IVF/ICSI, Sept. 2005, -tive
2nd IVF/ICSI, Dec. 2005, -tive
3rd IVF/ICSI, Jan. 2006, +tive!
. Although he also said that it can sometimes takes 3 to 4 cycles before a positive result is achieved 
. Yikes, the idea of more egg retrievals...we've been so fortunate this far that everything has gone relatively smoothly. I feel like the more times we try to more that can go wrong...I guess I need a PMA and to look at it from the positive side (it will result in a BFP!) rather than from the negative side. 
Glad you sound positive. 
