Fall 2010 Cycle Group

Discussion forum for those particularly interested in IVF and embryo transfer including frozen embryo transfer.
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Re: Fall 2010 Cycle Group

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Rio keeping you in my prayers :)
Me 30
DH 30
DS 10 from previous marriage
ttc 5 yrs, Cervical cancer- in remission
IVF# 1 BFP m/c at 7 weeks
FET Nov 2010 BFN
IUI #5 12/02 BFP! Paul NIcholas
April 2012 Natural BFP on baseline to start cycling-- beta 4/11 35 beta 4/13 121

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TammyS
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Re: Fall 2010 Cycle Group

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Rio...Sooo glad you went and got checked out. Did they say anything about draining the fluid? Cant wait to hear your results!!! Good Luck!!!

Karin...Soooo exciting!! They sound like perfect blasts..you are soooo pregnant!!! I love the docs remarks too....awesome! Rest up!!!

Karian...Sorry to hear...but really no worries...they transferred the best 2 into you and you are going to have a baby! I love the picture...such a cute couple!

Sonya...I loved the u/s story...thanks for sharing it with us. So glad they let David come in. I noticed that you said that they have you change and wait in the waiting room...in a gown?! lol :shock:

Gi...Good to hear from you...and I cant believe you are still waiting to have your baby. Hope you had a wonderful birthday!

Ester...How are you feeling? What is new?

Kynlee...Hope you had fun shopping today. I love painting and redecorating...though I dont plan to do anymore in this house since we are hoping to move soon.

Ladybugg...Hi and Welcome to the group. God Bless you for everything that you do to help make dreams come true. You're an angel.

Amanda...Love the little DH stories....soooo cute!

Margi...Hope you are resting up and doing nothing! How are you feeling?

Lauren...Glad that you got some straight answers. I think that it is pretty common to not be able to get to one of the ovaries and the eggs...it is very difficult sometimes for RE's to get in there without hurting us. I think that test sounds like a great idea...the more the info the better.
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Me~42/DH~48
3 IUI
IVF 1~1.28.08 Zach
IVF 2~4.5.10 M/C
IVF 3~8.6.10 BFN
IVF 4~9.5.10 M/C
IVF 5~10.30.10 BFN
IVF 6~11.29.10 M/C
IVF 7~2.3.11 M/C
IVF 8~Cancelled
End of the road

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Krys
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Re: Fall 2010 Cycle Group

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Rio- can't wait to hear your good news...
I'm saying a little prayer thAt your numbers
will be right where they're supposed to be..

Karin- so excited for you. Keep those feet up
and let those embies get nice and cozy. Hoping
your two week wait flies by.

Afm- waiting for Mondays u/s, hoping that my lining
is a lot thicker then it was after the m/c. If all goes
well we will hopefully get to do the transfer Thursday
or Friday. Fingers crossed.
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Me: 25 mild pcos
DH: 26
TTC: 4 1/2 years
5 failed iui
#1 IVF: aug 2010 bfp ended in early mc
fet #1: sept 23 mc 6 weeks
fet #2: nov 30th bfn
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Re: Fall 2010 Cycle Group

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Rio, I'm dying with anticipation for you over here!!! Praying you get to start beta hell!

Lauren, AMH was part of my IVF work-up. My FSH had always been relatively normal 5-6. Then I got a couple randomly high ones, and we realized it was because the silly nurse ordered the test while I was on Lupron. Were you on (or just coming off Lupron) during your high FSH test? That will really throw it off. Anyways, my AMH came back totally normal so they disregarded the random FSH's. I think if you are usually normal with FSH, it is the meds throwing the one read off. My doctor said it was impossible to naturally go from a 5 FSH to a 20 in the span of a couple months like I did. Clearly, it was med-related. And the AMH confirmed my reserve was typical of my age. I didn't read what stim you were on for this past round? Was it just Follistim? I was on Follistim for my last 3 failed IUIs. My successful IVF was only Menopur. So if Menopur is the addition for you, my history makes me think good things for you...

Amanda, Amazing. Can't wait to see those flickers!
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DH 31 low motility
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Beta #1 10/28 (9dp5dt): 32
#2 10/30: 78
#3 11/1: 248
#4 11/4: 2120
#5 11/6: 5498
TammyS
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Re: Fall 2010 Cycle Group

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Krys...Your transfer is coming up soooo soon! We will be PUPO together. Do you have lining issues to worry about or is it just a normal precaution on Monday?

Kelly...How did your lupron shot go? I've got lupron headaches already. Didnt have them last cycle...but did the cycles before. Ugh.
I started stims again today, too. Blah.

Tiff...How did your hysterscopy go...let us know when you can.

Cass...I agree with you...menopur was a terrific add for me, too (even though I did miscarry).

AFM: If my lining isnt really thin now...I'd be shocked. AF is as bad or worse than my miscarriages were...no kidding. My lining was an 8 yesterday, which is good for me...but I'd bet it is a 5 or 6 now. I'm excited about this...cause I always have a lining of 15-16 by the time I trigger and even though the doc says it is perfectly fine....I wonder from the things I read on here. So I like the idea that it may not be as thick and a pregnancy may work this time. It also seems as though perhaps alot of stuff came out from my miscarriage in Sept...so perhaps that is why I did not get pregnant this last time...especially since we did this cycle only 19 days after my miscarriage. I asked the doc about it and he said...no 19 days later didnt make a difference since all my E2 numbers, lining, etc were good. But, I wonder. Even the u/s tech at my baseline yesterday said that there is sooo much blood and stuff in there that she could barely find what she needed to find. So...I feel like this is a great sign of things to come. I even showed DH (yep, we are gross and close) and he was like OMG! lol :lol:
Me~42/DH~48
3 IUI
IVF 1~1.28.08 Zach
IVF 2~4.5.10 M/C
IVF 3~8.6.10 BFN
IVF 4~9.5.10 M/C
IVF 5~10.30.10 BFN
IVF 6~11.29.10 M/C
IVF 7~2.3.11 M/C
IVF 8~Cancelled
End of the road

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Re: Fall 2010 Cycle Group

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Rio-somehow I missed putting you inmyhuge personals list! Geez. This group is too big!!!! I'm so happy you got checked. Im sure your beta will be great!!!Xoxo

Annashope- thinking of you! Gorgeous wedding pics!
Me: 40, mild pcos
DH: 38, male factor
IVF#2 BFP! Twins! PTL at 23wks
IVF #3 Nov '10 BFP
Gemma Grace was born June 24, 2011!
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Re: Fall 2010 Cycle Group

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What is with this board? No ugly people allowed in here? Just these gorgeous couples and beautiful women! HOT DOG!
Krys - you and DH could not be more adorable! Fingers crossed for a transfer thu or fri!!!

Tammy - nothing about draining the fluid in fact he asked can you manage this for a bit of time, I said yes. I get so nervous about an infection or so weird thing. too funny about showing DH! SOunds like everything is looking great!

annas - I wrote on the Nov board too, love your pics!

karin1 - congrats on being PUPO, are you going to POAS?

margi - thank you for pushing me to go see the OB!

Lauren - oh man! My RE said she would go through the belly to get those other eggs if she had to. Certainly schedule a face to face. I am pissed they were not really upfront with you about everything. Get as many questions as you can in paper so you don't forget to ask!

kynlee - were you able to eat, I find it hard to eat cause I am so fully bloated! Did you drink tons of gatorade even when you felt you could not? Did you eat a lot of protein? 3 weeks ouch! DHEA is supposed to regulate your hormones there is a new thread here about it. I know that when I went on it for 3 mos all my results were better, all hormone levels everything. I had 14 follicles as opposed to 6, 5 months before, more eggs, and the quality was still great. I really think it helped me get more antral follicles recruited for the IVF.

amanda - how exciting and I cannot wait for the two hearbeats, your DH is so adorable!

Sonya - loved that description!!!!

Karian - gorgeous!!! Go POAS now and test out the trigger for us! ;) then if you see any faint line you will know itis not from trigger! Don't worry about the embies you have in there, they always transfer the best ones and the best place for them to grow is inside of you!

moore - how are you feeling?

Karen - still not POAS? ;)

cass - praying it is all coming together for a BFP! no beta hell for me this time! Just happy wonderful betas :)


Yes, the wait is killing me!
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Re: Fall 2010 Cycle Group

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Karin- yeah for two gorgeous blasts!!! Isn't transfer day so emotional? My DH was there too. He kept rubbing the top of my head during transfer. He knew I was tearing up while laying there spread eagle. I kept thinking of my twins. Just enjoy the next week and a half! Dec 1 will come quick! :D
Me: 40, mild pcos
DH: 38, male factor
IVF#2 BFP! Twins! PTL at 23wks
IVF #3 Nov '10 BFP
Gemma Grace was born June 24, 2011!
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Re: Fall 2010 Cycle Group

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Tammy.S- I'm glad we will be cycling together.
It makes it easier to know you're not all alone.
I have never had lining problems before but my
lining has never been so thin as it is now.
I had a day two u/s just to make sure I had passed
everything from my m/c and it was down to 1.7
which the nurse said was okay because they wanted me
cleared right out. I'm a little nervous that it wont
thicken on time but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
My last day 13 my lining was 7.8 and they were happy
with thAt they started me on my progesterone shots and
did the fet on day 16.
I am looking forward to getting some answers on Monday..
Me: 25 mild pcos
DH: 26
TTC: 4 1/2 years
5 failed iui
#1 IVF: aug 2010 bfp ended in early mc
fet #1: sept 23 mc 6 weeks
fet #2: nov 30th bfn
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Re: Fall 2010 Cycle Group

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Cass-Thanks. I am hoping it comes back and things look positive. I was on both Follistim and Menopur previously they will just increase my dosage. I wont find out until dec 6...my fsh was taken when I was having really irregular periods and also I had cyst issues going on so Im not sure. I wonder if the sperm they pick could be the reason they dont fertilize..or it is my eggs? worries me :(

Rio-IM DYING HERE WAITING!!!!! Saw your post and glad you got urself checked out and snuck in a early beta. Too funny!!! I have good feeling about this for you girl I really do!! I am going to make my list and go from there..DH is pretty upset with how they handled things

Karian1-Congrats on PUPO!!!!

Tammy-Sounds like things are starting off well.. :D

OH WHERE ARE ALL MY POAS CHICKS???? Margi? Karen? Rio(she cheated ..lol)

AFM-Made my FIRST acupuncture appointment/consult next week. Have my bloodwork to get done and then my WTF appt. Making my list now :D I just wonder if its possible that not only is it my DH sperm...now my eggs? I am tired as it was a long night at work. Nice to get back but my body was not ready. well gonna go cook some dinner...
Me-30 DH-30

IVF#1-3 BFN
IVF#4-transfered one day 3 embryo!
8dp3dt BFP-HPT!!! First ever:)
Beta#1 12/22-72 Beta #2-12/24-303 Beta #3-1292 Beta #3-3637
12/31-Saw sac & yolk on u/s!! 1/7-SAW HEARTBEAT!
1/21-miscarriage :(
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Re: Fall 2010 Cycle Group

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Lauren - send me your WTF list so I can look it over! Too funny on the cheating ;) he insisted on getting a beta what is a girl to do? :lol: you guys taking your vits?
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Re: Fall 2010 Cycle Group

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Rio... I'm glad u went to the dr to get checked out. Can't to hear your number! :D

Lauren......sounds like u have a good plan! Estrogen priming could do the trick.

Krys.....fingers crossed for good news on Monday,

TMmy.....evrytime I read your post I'm amazed. How the he'll do you remember all that stuff from every cycle. I can hardly remember if in took my vitamin an hour ago. Sorry AF is being so brutal and I can't believe u showed DH.....mine would die. :lol: I think you r right.....good signs of great things to come.

Kynlee.....enjoy your retail therapy! Me and Hannah went yesterday and made it out with cute clothes for her without a meltdown or argument. Hope u got some nice things!

Lsdybugg.....welcome! What a wonderful, selfless thing u r doing for that couple. Traveling with four kids is tough. Good thing you r not pregnant yet. :lol: Hope all goes well with the Ed and u can be on your way. Good luck!

Karian1-Congrats on beinh PUPO! Looks like we're in this together!

Klinger.....when will u actually hear the heartbeats?

Afm......just laying on the couch wondering when I can POAS? I know....it's early and I am not nervous or anxious yet. I just
want a plan. I did't have a trigger, so I wouldn't have to worry about that.what about Thursday? Then....I think that if it were bfn that I would be sad and ruin my day. Maybe Friday? I also have other questions.....pineapple? How much and
when? I told DH about this and he was like.....really? Come on? I said....I would eat dirt of I thought it would help. :lol: any other advice on helping these babies stick? Old wives tale or otherwise.


Thanks ladies! You're awesome!
~Karin~

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Dh-41
Twin Boys
Born July 4, 2011
TammyS
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Re: Fall 2010 Cycle Group

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Karin...DH blends me a large glass of pineapple slushie to drink every night. We add a banana or yogurt to switch it up. Make sure to get the hard middle part in there cause it contains bromelain which is the part that contains the good stuff for implantation. We start the night of our 3-day transfer and continue for a week which would be 10dpo. To answer your question...I have a good memory, but I also write everything down at every single visit...and then compare notes and try to research and figure out everything I can. You can poas on Thursday at 11dpo or wait till Friday...but remember you may not get your BFP till 14dpo...so dont let yourself lose pma by poas. After everything you have been through...I'm feeling twins for you! :D

Oh by the way...I hear eating eggPLANT helps too! :lol: :roll: (nope, cant take credit for that one...it was someone from the spring cycle group). lol

Rio...Goodness, I'm dying here!!!

Lauren...I wonder if the cysts and the time of month is was for you (since they were irregular) had everything to do with one high FSH. Did you ask them about that...if not add that to your wtf list. My guess would be that it really isnt your eggs with only 1 messed up FSH. I have a really good feeling about this cycle...things just feel right this time.

Cass...I love the picture! Awesomeness!! We have such a good looking group.

Krys...Glad we are cycling together too. Everything you said validates what I was thinking, thanks. I bet Monday is going to be great, I'll say a prayer.

Ryann...Hope all is going well with you, your sister, your dad and everyone. You all remain in my prayers.

Karen...How are you feeling? Are you resting up? It's so funny cause I sooo picture you laying around in sunglasses with your puppy dog laying on the bed next to you. I have no idea where I got this mental image from. lol

Oh Rioooo...!!
Me~42/DH~48
3 IUI
IVF 1~1.28.08 Zach
IVF 2~4.5.10 M/C
IVF 3~8.6.10 BFN
IVF 4~9.5.10 M/C
IVF 5~10.30.10 BFN
IVF 6~11.29.10 M/C
IVF 7~2.3.11 M/C
IVF 8~Cancelled
End of the road

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Re: Fall 2010 Cycle Group

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107at 13dpo so that is a good beta! I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thank you for your good wishes and BFP thoughts!!!
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YAY Rio!!!! I've been stalking, just waiting to read that great news!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :mrgreen: :D :mrgreen: :D
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DD-23 & DS-20 (mine from previous)
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