Winter 2010-2011 Cycle Board

[mellow4]

Hey Margi, just wanted to stop over and answer your question about the progesterone. My RE told me to cut back on mine, but not to stop. We cut it in half and then just did it every other night. She also told me not to stop the estrogen. I continued until 12 weeks on both. Only a lower dose on the progesterone. My numbers were sky high...day of first beta my progesterone was 381!!! Yikes! I wouldn't go off of it cold turkey, just cut back a bit. It's to scary to stop as it is a 12 weeks! Hang in there.

[margi26]

Thanks Mellow,

I just called the nurse and she said my levels were "above 200". She said over 20 is all that is needed to support pregnancy. She said the RE wouldn't tell me to stop if I couldn't. I think I agree, though with you, and will cut back, not quit.

[HopeIsAllIHave]

Margi, just popping in to give you some insight on the progesterone and estrogen question. When I was going through beta hell, which was 4w2d (2nd beta), I was told that my estrogen was 2195 and progesterone 163! And this was while I was on suppositories, so my blood reading was very, very good! My RE told me that my levels are high enough, so even if the baby was still hanging in there, I would be okay w/out the supplements. I took her advice and stopped my estrogen and progesterone altogether. 8 days later, for my 4th beta, I had them retest my E2 and P4 just to be on the safe side. The results came back as Estrogen: 2000+ and Progesterone 120+. They wouldn't tell me the exact number, saying that they stop counting over a certain amount, which was kind of odd cuz I got the exact number the time before, but okay. Anyway, those results made me feel content, and here I am 9 weeks pregnant! NP said that my ovaries/follicles were making enough hormones to sustain the pregnancy when I saw her at 7 weeks. I just went in for another U/S today and the baby's HR was at 178! Such a sweet sound! I am measuring 3 days behind though, but my NP assured me that that is no reason for concern. I hope she is right.

I am sooo excited about your pregnancy and can't wait to officially see you on the "other side!" (as for the rest of the ladies here!!) Congrats, PUPO ladies!

[annashope]

Margi

First of all woohoo!!!! huge congratulations on your pregnancy I had no doubts this would work for you and I am just thrilled!!! Sorry I didn't write sooner but I have been so busy with my newborn little niece I also can't wait for the ultrasound but I am with you and I think beta alone is not enough to definitely say "twins" although if that's what you want then I hope that's what it is. My beta was 247 at 14dpo 725 at 16dpo and its 1 healthy baby although Ryan's levels were like mine and its twins so you never know
as for the progesterone the placenta begins to take over around 8 weeks but I have heard people dropping the meds sooner. Personally I also weaned myself off the progesterone instead of cold turkey....its your choice of course but I would definitely keep an eye on the levels once you stop

ANYWAYS I am super happy for you and can't wait to have you join us on the pregnant side Huge hugs and congrats

[margi26]

Kynlee: Tomorrow will be great!! Excited to hear about your transfer and then you must rest up PUPO momma!!

Nwquiz: Thanks for your advice too...I took it and called the nurse.

Anton: The time change thing is confusing for me, but I think you will probably be PUPO when you read this!!! (?) I pray that you have a couple strong blasts to transfer and show us pictures of!! Go spermie go!! PROUD MOMMA!! PUPO you will be.


 Carol: You are too funny...not gonna be checking in much, huh? Actually, tomorrow is going to be beautiful in our part of the country, so you should take advantage and get out into the sunshine to help your 2ww go by. How are you feeling? How is the bloating today? Less painful I hope? And are you guzzling the Gatorade? I mean it...

Ashley: Thank you SO much for letting me know your experience. I knew about your beta hell, of course, but I didn’t remember about you stopping meds so early. That is definitely reassuring. I am taking both crinone and Prometrium (orally). I think maybe I will stop one for a few days and see how my levels come back on Tuesday. And I am feeling “closer” to going to the other side...I just worry that it won’t last...that I will lose it...but I guess however things turn out, I am definitely, positively pregnant at the moment! So happy to hear you have a good strong HB in there.

Annashope: Oh, so nice to hear from you! Wow. You are 17 weeks. And a boy! Wonderful...have you been discussing names? How awesome. And a newborn niece...well of course! Gosh how time flies. And regarding how many--I just want healthy. Really truly. One healthy bean is great with me. I will take twins if that is what is chosen for me, but I am happy with a very strong-beta-singleton if that is what I have...although these numbers ....anyway, I agree, I will wean myself off the progesterone and see what my levels come back on Tuesday. Take care!! I will go over to the Pregnant side soon....I finally changed my ticker after the second beta. Still doesn’t feel real despite the aches and pains, exhaustion and emerging nausea. Thank you, thank you, thank you! It took me a while to catch up with you and Mellow, but I am on my way!


Hope that everyone has a fabulous weekend!!

[anton]

Hi everyone!!!

I am so happy I had to share this with you!! THANK U GOD!!!! We have 2 beutifull blasts and 3 embryos just a bit behind becoming blasts!!!!! I am jumping from joy here with my DH!!!! Thank you so much for your wishes and prayers!! they got!!!

...Lou, you can release your fingers now my friend! Mission for reaching day 5 blastocysts completed successfully!!! Yayyyy!!!

...You must think that I am acting silly here but reaching the 5 day blastocyst stage meant SOOOO much for me and DH!!!...Thank you so much for the support!!!

I have to go now pick up my babies and let you know how it went when I get back!!

anton

[lou71]

Hooray Anton! No way, if it's working then I'm keeping them crossed until you get your BFP! Your chances are excellent my friend.

[greekchick]

Hi ladies hope ur all well tried to post something on here before dosn't look like it came on,so i'll try again I havn't had any internet for 2days so now I'm back quick update I went to the doctors for a scan i had few more follicles I think it 15-18 measuring nicely the doc said, my blood test is 1223 so I go monday morning for the er,(ohh god) i've been told I have to have the preganl injections tonight at 10.30, then sunday night to fast from 6,and also sunday night to take a feet enema does this all sound correct?im worried now bout the quality of my eggs and the quality of sperm and if they joined but pointless worrying not like I can do anything to help anything is it?any tips ladies?im stressing abit now..lol...hope your all fine ladies and doing very well..x

anton-how did it go?x

[nwquiz]

anton- whohooooooo that is great. 5day blasts girl you will soon be pupo. good luck on transfer.

[anton]

Hi everyone!

jUST a quick post to update on my ET! ...its ALL GOOD!!!! It was even better than I expected to be!! the embryologyst came and told us that we have 2 beautifull perfect textbook blastocysts, 2 good blastocysts but a bit smaller and 1 that is not doing so good...So she told us that if we transfer the 2 perfect ones and 1 less good there's a big chance that we might be facing triplets here...So, after a small meeting with our RE we've decided to transfer the 2 perfect ones and freeze the other 2...Both the embryologyst and the RE where very positive on this!! my RE told me "if this time doesn't work i am going to kill you!... " and when my DH asked him on the chances we have for this transfer he said "if this wasn't the 5th ivf I would have answered you have 65% succeess on this cycle"...but we need to wait and see. They didn't give me any sedution I just stood still and watched my babies go into there spot inside me! It was an unforgetable moment and didn't feel a thing this time!!!! I am Pupo and I am happy!!!...Oh! she printed pics of them and we brought them home with us to show to the babies when they grow up ..RE told me to take extra care for the next 3 days, mostly to liying down and when I walk I should walk slow...definatelly no heavy lifting and the rest of the well known restrictions. My beta is due on the 30th! Thats is SOOOOOO long!!! this is 17dpo11dpt!!! never had this long wit b4!...and the games begin!!

Kynlee- How was your ET! Congratulations PUPO girl!!! ..me with you on this! you no worry! I am sending you lots of sticky vibes!!!!

Baby dust and sticky vibes to us all!!

anton

[greekchick]

what is ohss?


anton-that is fanastic!!!im happy for u !!!take it easy and chill for a while!!!how long do they keep u in the clinc for when they do the ET?xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[katieb1231]

Anton!!!!!! WooHoo!!!!!! I am so excited for you!!!!! 2 beautiful 5 day blasts sounds perfect to me and like you will be bringing home TWO babies!!!!!! 5th time is the charm for you & let's hope the 3rd time the charm for me!!!!! Welcome to the 2ww my friend....this is the last day of my bed rest thankfully cause I am about to go nuts....I did go to acupuncturist yesterday & do walk around a bit but mostly I am laying low......I am praying with everything I have that this is our year!



Greekchick - Just read your post, your follies sound amazing, can't wait for your ER on Monday I am sure you will have lots of great eggs to choose from! As far as the procedure it sounds different but each RE is different & probably each country so I wouldn't worry too much, sometimes we just have to have a little faith in our RE's......



Margi - What did you decide to do? I would be scared too but your RE sounds fabulous so I am sure he knows what he is doing, did your rash go away?


So happy the weather has been S&^t since I started this whole thing otherwise I would be bummed that I had to lay low....but the way I see it, it is worth it. I know there is no medical reports that say it helps but it gives me peace of mind that I did everything I could to help this along. AFM I feel nothing, a few twinges here & there, extremely mildly sore boobs & a voracious appetite but other than that nada, probably too early only 8dop today so tempted to POAS stick but going to wait to one day next week probably Tuesday.....So tell me all whats happening in your lives today I am BORED to tears!

[Lauren1171]

Anton - I am so glad you got some perfect blasts!!! Congratulations on being pupo!!!

[BlissfulCS]

Crashing... Margi congrats on your BFP. I am so happy for you! You give me hope lady!

[HopeIsAllIHave]

Anton - 2 perfect blasts, awesome!! Congrats on being PUPO!!