12/29/2009 9:31 PM
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Summer - Go to the "general discussion" area and then to "IVF buddies". Lots of women use that discussion area. There is another that just went through a cycle (Toni) and is awaiting her results (she is on her four days of rest right now). It is always nice to have someone to go through it with. Hopefully I will see you in that discussion area.
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12/29/2009 11:57 AM
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Hi...I'm fairly new to the IVF process. I am one week away from finding out if my first IVF cycle was successful and am very nervous. I have been through several unsuccessful IUI's before this. It is so frustrating, because with the high cost of IVF, you would think that the chances would be almost 100%. If this cycle doesn't work, I want to try another one, but then there's the issue of saving up for the cost again! I welcome anyone's advice on how to get through this. Thanks!
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12/27/2009 1:22 PM
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Chyna - I am sorry to hear about your loss. I too went through IVF in September and it ended in m/c. I went through a FET December 10th and thus far I am pregnant. I am going in on Tuesday for one last HCG test (just to be sure all is progressing properly). My doc's office was confident that everything would be fine, so they have already scheduled an u/s on January 6th - me on the other hand, I am nervous and crazy with worry, every second of every day. I wish I could relax. Chyna, go to the general discussion area and then to IVF buddies. Lots of women use that discussion area. There is another that is going through a cycle in January (Toni) and it is always nice to have someone to go through it with. Also, I do not think you are crazy for wanting another when you have one in college. My significant other and I have been together for 14 years. He has three daughters (24, 22 and 19) and two granddaughters (3 1/2 and 8 months). I also have a 16 year old son and we are still trying for another. I always knew I wanted more.
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12/27/2009 10:57 AM
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I had an unsuccessful cycle in May and it was just devastating. I wouldn't wish that feeling on anyone. I have one child who is presently in college. I know some may think I'm crazy for doing this after so many years but this is what we want.........and if it is God's plan it will happen again. I am about to undergo another cycle in January 2010 and I am scared, but as God as my Savior and Protector, I am hopeful and faithful that everything will be alright this go around. The money is being spread very thin, but we have hopes that everything will be alright. I wish everyone much success and I pray all goes well for each and everyone of us. Keep your spirits up and always have Faith.
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10/19/2009 10:54 PM
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I have used both schrafts and apothecary. They both were virtual the same cost. Doesn't your clinic work with a pharmacy? My clinic works with both and somehow I started with one pharmacy and ended up using the other the second time. I guess it will be a mystery which pharmacy sends me my meds this time.
Toni - when will transfer be?
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10/19/2009 8:46 PM
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I used shcrafts and it was all very reasonable
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10/19/2009 8:28 PM
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Hello Ladies,
I was reading ,your posts and I realized that the meds for the FET looked just like the ones I will be using for my DE cycle.
What company have you guys used to buy the meds?
I am very excited because I will be starting my BCP the first week of November.
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10/19/2009 1:33 PM
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This is my first FET also. I have 3 frozen blasts left. I am hoping to only have to thaw two and they both make it and keep the third one frozen as a backup plan. My protocol is going to be BCP, lupron, Estrace, estridol patches, baby asprin, steriods, antibiotics, and prometrium suppositories. So heres hoping all of us get and KEEP our BFP :o)
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10/19/2009 1:25 PM
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Hi mummy-this will be my first FET. I have 6 frozen, but I still worry that something will happen during the thaw process. When I saw my doc last week, he did not seem worried about the thawing process (so I am trying not to worry either). I am pretty sure that mine are blysts because they were frozen on days 5 and 6. Also, my doc showed me the percentages of FET vs. fresh at our clinic and basically it was the same percentage. Fresh was 66% and frozen was 65%. I confirmed this by going to the SART website and looking at the success rate reports. If you haven't looked up your clinic, go up there and check it out. I also looked up other clinics in my area and their success rates weren't nearly as good as the clinic I am using (which made me feel good about going there). What's an IRE? I am having a test done on November 18th to look at my uterus (from the inside). Since they expected my first try to be successful, they are taking some precautions and doing this test. Is your doc changing your protocol for the FET? My doc has told me to take vitamin E and omega 3, plus he is putting me on injectable estrogen. In the beginning stages of my fresh transfer my uterine lining was a tad thin, although on the day of transfer they said it looked good. I suppose he just wants to be sure. He is also putting me on steroids much longer. He thinks possibly my body saw the embryo as a foreign object and was rejecting it. I really hope all these things work, since my doc could not come up with any concrete reason why I m/c'd. I am very excited to have two buddies to do this with. This will certainly take some of the pressure off my SO to listen to me worry night after night.
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10/19/2009 11:23 AM
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snowie and hoping I have my FET Dec 11 so I am in there with you girls....I have a whole bigger issue and are having to see IRE too...have either of you had FET or is this your first? I was reading on the other forum and one of the ladies had 7 FE and only 2 made in through the thaw...I only have two so that is scarry but I think she said her embies weren't blysts...does that make a difference?
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10/18/2009 9:35 PM
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yeah i hate this part too. It feels like forever before i get to start the lupron. i feel the same as you. I dont like the shots but at least i feel like im doing something proactively towards getting my babies home. it will be great to be so close in cycles. i love having cycles buddies that way i dont feel so alone.
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10/18/2009 8:16 PM
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Hi Snowie - I posted on the other forum (not seeing this one yet). I just realized your FET is the day after mine. This will be great to go through this with someone. Last cycle I had not joined the forum yet. I hate this part. The part where all I can do to prepare is take BCP. I cannot wait until I stop the BCP and start the lupron. That is when I finally feel like I am going somewhere (not that I enjoy giving myself the shots). I went to a big pumpkin festival on the coast today with my SO and his 3 1/2 year old granddaughter. It is still so hard to look at all the people with their babies and especially those that are pregnant. I wish I didn't want this so badly. It makes my every day life really sucky sometimes.
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10/16/2009 11:22 PM
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AF came today. Starting BCP tomorrow ...FET in my future
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10/12/2009 7:49 AM
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Hoping - I do not know the grades. When I asked about them the doctor told me they were "perfect" so when I asked the IVF coordinator she explained they dont assign letter grades they assign poor, fair, good, or perfect. So I guess that is good when he said they were perfect but i dont know anything about them. 10/9 was SUPPOSED to be my transfer but we had to post pone due to stress at work and home. I am a bit bummed knowing im supposed to be pregnant right now :0(
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10/11/2009 11:19 PM
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Hi Snowie, I am not sure if they are blasts. I had two frozen on day 5 and the other four on day 6. I know their grades are 5AA, 5BA, 5BA, 4AB, 4BA and 3BB. I know the fives and fours are good, not so sure about the 3. I was told anything lower than 3BB would not survive the defrost (so to speak). Do you know your grades?
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10/11/2009 11:01 PM
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Hoping- Good luck at your appt. I love to have cycle buddies. :o) Keep me posted. BTW at what stage were your snow babies frozen? Day 3 or Blasts?
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10/11/2009 8:22 PM
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Hi Snowie, I am hoping that my m/c was just a fluke as well, although no confirmation from my doc yet. I suspect we will be transferring around the same time. We will probably go with transferring 2 embryos. We are not concerned about having multiples. My SO has been not so supportive in many ways, but the one thing he has ALWAYS been okay with is having twins (go figure). Once I have my appointment on Tuesday, I will let you know my FET date. It will be nice to go through it with someone this time around. Take care and keep me posted.
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10/11/2009 10:44 AM
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Hi everyone, this is my first time posting. I am a first time IVF'r. I start lupron on wed. the 14th. Hopefully ET 11/5-11/7. Right now it all seems so overwhelming and scary. Just when all medications came I felt overwhelmed this is all so new!
It is so nice being able to chat with people that understand and have been thru this before, none of my family or friends understand.
I am wishing you all the best of luck and sending baby dust your way.
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10/11/2009 8:04 AM
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Hoping- We are undecided if we will transfer one or two. They are frozen two in one straw and one by itself. My transfer date will be Dec 11. My doctor will only do a max of two b/c according to him they are all "perfect" blasts and not one stands out above the other. And he says that losing the last one was just a fluke. My DH is leary about 2 but will do it if thats what i decide but doesnt want multiples and as we all know that risk goes up with each additional embryo tranferred.
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10/11/2009 2:04 AM
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Hi Snowie - I am sorry to hear about your loss and the D & C. I did not have to have one of those. I hope to do FET in November or December. I want to try again as soon as possible; however, I have some trepidation about doing it during the holidays. I am concerned about failure and trying to deal with that during the holidays will be brutal. I will get more definite answers after my doc's appointment on Tuesday. When you do FET in Dec, how many of the three will they transfer? As mentioned, I have 6 (although some are better than others), so I at least hope to have two more tries, but of course only hope to have to do one. Do you have an exact date for your FET?
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10/10/2009 10:53 PM
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I am in the same boat as you -hoping. I got a BFP but then lost the baby and had to have a D&C. I am hopefully doing my FET in Dec. We have 3 snowblasts left. Maybe we will be cycle buddies
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10/10/2009 5:46 PM
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Hi gods plan: I am sorry to hear that your IVF did not work. I just had an IVF cycle and did ET on Sept. 20th. On Sept. 29th, the docs told me it worked and I was pregnant. On Oct. 1st I was told I was losing the baby. My significant other and I will be seeing out doc for a consultation on Tuesday. I am hoping the doctor will let us try FET transfer real soon. We have six snow babies. I am 39, and we have been trying for 2 years, so I don't have a whole lot of time. How old are you? Do you have frozen embryos left?
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10/10/2009 9:03 AM
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I am sorry it did not work. any thoughts on why? how many did u transfer? I an going in for er today.
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10/2/2009 9:15 AM
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I've completed one cycle, it was unsuccessful. That was back in May. I am saving up for the drugs for the next cycle, hopeful that it may be in December.
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