9/23/2009 7:47 PM
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Hi, it is going to take me a bit to get to know everyone but thank you for the support. I know about implanting and I went on line to research it and it kind of sounds like what it could have been but who knows. I am still spotting but it is light, my body is like that though in always spot right before I get my period, so who knows!!!!! I need to get through tomorrow and I go Friday AM early. I have a Good plan though I am going to the Big E in Mass, so I figure I will be able to keep my mind off of it until the call comes in. I will check in tomorrow. Your notes are helpful and I am trying to stay positive!!!!
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9/23/2009 12:41 PM
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Hi Anxious...so glad you are in cycle now! Yeah! Know you've been waiting for this opportunity so I'm very happy for you. Can't wait to hear how your first u/s goes tomorrow. Will be praying for you and hoping things go very, very well. Will eagerly be checking tomorrow for your post!
NWells....sorry to hear that things are not going as you had hoped. I had early bleeding (before beta) on 2 of my transfers and know how it makes you feel. There is such a thing as implantation bleeding too though, so until your beta, we'll only think good thoughts. Good luck on Friday and let us know how it goes.
Icgl....you are doing so great! 31 weeks already. How's the pregnancy going? Are you noticing many differences carrying twins vs. a singleton? Have you had to do any bedrest, etc? Did you find out the sexes? Very happy that this cycle worked for you. Keep us posted on how things are progressing!
Take care everyone and good luck---lots of baby dust to all!
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9/23/2009 10:16 AM
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Hi NWells,
I'm so sorry you are having signs of possible failure. I hope it's not true. It's such a tremendous investment in time and energy and emotion and funds, and it all comes down to peeing on that d*** stick. Hang in there. I did 11 IUI's, then 2 IVF before we had success. Now he's a 3 year old maniac. Then we did 2 failed FET's and a failed fresh cycle. I was about to give up, but we tried one more time and now I'm 31 weeks pregnant with twins. Even when it looks dismal, there is hope--- though I know it's hard to feel it sometimes.
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9/22/2009 7:11 PM
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hello all I am new to the forum, never thought I would join a forum but I am in desperate need of support. We have been going through treatment for over a year, did 4 IUI's and We are now on our second IVF cycle, so far things are not looking good, I am spotting, which is said to be ok, but with me bleeding means period so I am not hopeful. Last time I started to spot one week after transfer and this time same thing, I find out Friday whether or not it worked. We transferred 3 embroys, figure at least one would take. I am not a fan of preg test they have told me no one to many times so I really don't want to take one. I was so hopeful and positive until I started to spot. So at this point I can only wait but I am really crampy as well. Cramps + blood = period. :0(
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9/22/2009 3:30 PM
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Hey WannaBeAMommy, Or should I say Mommy To Be. I am so happy to hear the great news about the two little beans. How exciting. You must be absolutely giddy all day long. What a special treat that you got to hear a heartbeat too. I am SOOO very happy for you.
Sorry for my absence. My home pc has been down for months so I have to use my work pc. So I don't get much time to get online. We finally started our stims last Wed. They changed me up a bit, I'm now on Lupron Microdose and they are trying me on Follistim this time too. I freaked out on Friday though, because I got my period. That shouldn't usually happen but my nurse said it's normal because I am on the microdose. phew... thought I was gonna lose this cycle. So it's Lupron Wed.-Sat then we added in the Follistim. Do both until 9/24 and go in for lab and U/S. My fingers and toes are cramped from crossing them. I beg God to let it work this time.
So for now I will live vicariously through you and your pregnancy. How does that sound?? Your pregnancy. So thrilled for you. I hope you are feeling well. Having two in there, man I hope it's not double the nausea. Good luck and I continue to pray you and the babies do well.
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9/21/2009 6:46 PM
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Hi Anxious, Hope that you are still reading....you've been on my mind. Have you started your stims yet? Been thinking about you and praying all is going well. Please let me know. I really hope this is your time for success!!!
We had our first OB ultrasound today and it was wonderful. Both DH & I cried! We have 2 beautiful little beans growing in my tummy. Both looked right on target with size and heart rate. We could actually see their little hearts fluttering away on the ultrasound. Truly amazing and such a miracle. God is good and I feel very blessed. We even were able to hear Baby A's heartbeat which is really early. Normally you don't hear that for a few weeks. Sure we will hear Baby B's next time as it looked good & strong and was actually beating a couple of beats faster than Baby A's. Made it all seem so real. We go back in 2 weeks for our next u/s and then will move on to our OB after that. I am exhausted from crying happy tears and smiling all day. It's a good feeling so I'm not complaining.
Again, you've been in my thoughts & prayers so please let me know how you're doing. Take good care and I look forward to hearing from you soon. XO
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9/14/2009 12:38 PM
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AJET--thanks for the good wishes!
Anxious---thinking about you and praying your suppression check goes well today so you can start your stims. Be sure and update me, OK? Hope the baby shower went alright yesterday. I know it's hard to endure sometimes when you want one of your own so much. I've been there & understand.
All is well here. Just feeling very bloated, tired, and just a touch of nausea on occasion. All in all very good though. This 2ww is killing me. Can't wait for next Monday to get here just to know.
Will be praying for you & your cycle----this needs to be the one! Talk soon.
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9/10/2009 11:54 AM
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Hi WannaBeAMommy, Arg. My computer is too slow, it takes too long for your messages to open. SO Very Happy to hear your numbers are rising. Can't wait to hear how many gifts you have in there. Talk about adding extra stress, trying to sell your house and move. I hope the offer is moving forward and you are able to move into your new home and get settled in time to welcome your growing family.
We are still on track. It's a strange track this time. I'm on BCP Aug 29 - Sept 13, when I will go for suppression check on Sept 14. Then I will start my stims. Strange not to be doing anything, no drugs except BCP. This trial and error is so draining. Hopefully this trial has no error. I have a baby shower to go to this Sunday, man I am really starting to dislike these type of parties. This will be the 7th baby born close to me over the past year.
I'll be excited to hear your news on 9/21. Thoughts and prayers are always with you.
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9/9/2009 5:26 PM
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Hi Anxious, Thanks for checking on me. Had my 3rd (and final) beta on Monday. Numbers are rising as they should. Went from 457 on Friday to 1463 on Monday. Have no idea if there is 1 or 2 jellybeans growing in there. I looked online at Betabase but just got confused. It could be either one according to them. So, now in another 2ww which is almost as hard as the last one. Go in on 9/21 for 1st OB u/s. Will find out then if 1 or 2 and hope to see the heartbeat(s). How are things going for you? Cycle still on track I hope. Keep me posted. Will be praying really hard this is your time!!
Stacyn--not sure where you are located. There are lots of great clinics out there. It is always best to look at each clinic's success rates and compare. You may also want to go on the "General Discussion" forum here, say which area of the country your in, and you'll like get a lot of feedback from everyone as to whom they have had success with in various areas. Good luck to you!
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9/8/2009 1:01 PM
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Hello WannaBeAMommy, How are you doing? I thought of you all week into the weekend. I hope those numbers are still rising.
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9/8/2009 12:57 PM
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wannabmommy....I am looking for a new clinic to use for IVF...unfortunately my recent transfer did not have the results I wanted and I am not happy with the care I recieved. Its amazing that I have gone through a full cycle and an embryo transplant and dont know half of what people are talking about. Sounds like you have had success and being an older woman myself I could use a referral.
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9/2/2009 5:29 PM
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Hi Anxious, Can you believe it???? I am in shock still. I have to be honest, I POAS the other day, but didn't want to say anything in fear I might jinx myself. So excited about today's numbers though. It's crazy here....realtor in & out as someone's made an offer on our house, friend in from out of town arriving soon, etc., so I think it will really sink in later tonight when it's quiet.
Thanks so much for cheering me on. I do so appreciate it. I am hoping for wonderful things for you on this next cycle. I will be praying hard!!
Hoping for great numbers again on Friday, so please keep praying! Talk with you soon. Hugs, XOXO
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9/2/2009 3:42 PM
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WannaBeAMommy,
CONGRATULATIONS! I held my breath and I swear my heart stopped as I waited for the message to open. I am so happy for you. You must be floating and just beside yourself. With the excitement I am feeling for you right now, I can only imagine how you are feeling. I know it must be amazing. I will certainly keep you in my thought and prayers for the numbers to keep rising. I will wait anxiously for updates on Friday and Monday. So Very Happy for you both. Big Huge Hugs coming to you. Take care.
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9/2/2009 3:32 PM
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Hello friends,
I am thrilled to tell you that I had my first beta today and it was BFP!!!!!!!!! I had a pretty high number also at 247. My IVF nurse told me to brace myself for possibly twins! My DH and I are walking on a cloud right now. It is so wonderful to cry happy tears for once after so many failed IVF cycles previously. Whether 1 or 2 babies, I am just feeling incredibly grateful and blessed right now. Will go back in on Friday & Monday for betas 2 & 3, so please be praying for great, rising numbers.
Thank you so much to everyone for your encouragement and support. I appreciate it more than you know.
From my heart, I hope every single one of you gets to enjoy this same feeling very soon. Yippie!!! XOXO
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9/1/2009 6:29 PM
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GOOD LUCK tomorrow WannabeAMommy!!! I have been thinking about you since last week & hope that you get a positive...a little something I learned from my DR's office this past cycle was that with my first positive result (didn't stay that way) but they called me at 10 am when normally they don't call with negative results until after 2 pm...I think the nurses want to get all the positives out of the way before they have to deal with negative. Something I will be aware of nect time around :-)
I am WISHING PRAYING HOPING ONLY POSITIVE THOUGHTS FOR YOU...I look forward to hearing tomorrow!!
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9/1/2009 1:23 PM
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Hi Anxious,
Yeah!!! Great news about your FSH going down a bit and I am so thrilled you are going to be beginning your next cycle this weekend. Everything is better and brighter every time you get that new plan. I really, really, pray that things go well for you this time. I can tell you'd be a great mom and deserve your shot at happiness! By the way, my middle name is Renee so we have even more in common! Let me know what your new plan looks like. I'll live "vicariously" along with you.
Tomorrow is my big beta day. I am cautiously optimistic! My belly is so bloated so something has to be going on in there. Also have felt some "pinching" feelings for lack of a better description. Feeling a bit nauseous this AM too so who knows! My test is at 10:30 AM. They usually don't tell me anything until late in the day but I am hoping to rush them a bit this time. Will be sure and let you know either way. The wait is making my crazy!
Very happy for your news! Will talk with you soon. XOXO
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8/31/2009 1:01 PM
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Hi WannaBeAMommy,
I'm back in the game for this month. I had my day 3 labs done Saturday and with pits in our stomachs we waited to hear that my FSH level dropped to 11.4, just barely under the required 12. Thank God for small favors. So we will be allowed to give it another try. I started by BCP Saturday night. Waiting to hear from the nurse to give me my meds prescription.
How are you feeling? This is going to be the longest 3 days. I'm stilling crossing the digits and praying for your miracle. Best of luck. Renee
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8/28/2009 3:22 PM
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Hi ladies!
Anxious4MyBaby.....sounds like you had quite an emotional day yesterday. My heart aches along with you as I know those meetings with the RE can be so emotionally taxing & draining. I am glad that you are going to try again with your own eggs though (especially since insurance covers it). Do you know when you are going to try to cycle again next? There are a couple of woman on here who have been successful over 40. I think Roxanne is one and possibly either Mitzi or IGLE (sp?). You may want to look for some of their older posts for encouragement. It's a shame that your insurance doesn't pay for the donor cycle. I understand as our insurance pays for nothing either way. Don't give up hope.
GirlAtHeart....good to hear from you. It's been a while since you've been on the board. Glad you are back. I remember that we have a lot in common...older DH w/kids, etc. Good luck with your decision about whether to try another IVF or go for adoption. I totally understand wanting to experience pregnancy. That's why I am now here in a donor cycle. As Anxious4MyBaby said, DE is not a "sure thing" (nothing is with fertility) but it at least greatly increases our odds. I have found another blog that is specifically about DE that has been very informative for me. I will give you the web address just in case you'd like to check it out. (Let me know if you have any problems getting to it.)
http://www.network54.com/Forum/57451/
I know a couple of girls who go to fertility clinics in Nashville. Good luck with you decision.
As you know, I am in the "waiting" period. So hard to wait! One moment I feel so confident that I'm pregnant and then the next, I start worrying because none of my other cycles (own eggs) worked. Just can't wait for Wednesday to get here. I keep searching for some major sign that I'm pregnant but haven't found one. I refuse to POAS so will have to be patient. I am incredibly tired though and have been napping & sleeping like crazy this week. I have felt a bit of "pinching" feeling in my tummy, but that could be because I'm eating like a horse due to nerves! My DH thinks I'm pregnant for sure. Hope he knows what he's talking about.
I'm really glad to have found both of you friends here. It's nice having women around the same age (I'll be 42 in October) who understand, empathize, and with whom you can just "vent" as needed. I know this IVF road makes us all a bit jaded, sometimes depressed, and of course, very emotional. But, that said, I do have a very strong faith and I DO BELIEVE IN MIRACLES!! I hope God blesses each of us with one very soon.
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8/28/2009 7:48 AM
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Hi WannaBeAMommy - I am so happy and excited for you. I got chills reading your message. How wonderful that you had 6 make it to blastocyst and with such good grade. Oh my this definitely looks good for you. It's great too that you had 4 good embryos to freeze. I am keeping you in my prayers for positive results on Wednesday. It's sounds so good for you right now. I'm anxiously waiting for the good news.
Hello GirlAtHeart - Welcome to the over 40 club. I am 42 and 4mths old. Probably the oldest one attempting from what I have read. So I may not be the best person to talk to. I can tell you I know of a woman who went with a donor egg and it took her 3 tries but the third try was the charm. She has a 5 mth old son. She wasn't over 40 but I just wanted you to know, that it took 3 tries with the donor and maybe one more try with the donor is the trick for you too. It's so hard to know when to stop trying. When to stop trying with your own eggs, or the donor egg. You want to experience the pregnancy, give birth to this child so how long do you try.. Who knows.. It's a battle, a tough battle. I wish you the best of luck making the decision. I wish you success in what ever direction you chose to go. Keep us informed.
I did meet with my Dr. yesterday. It was upsetting to hear yet again that at my age I have a 10% chance. Just as upsetting to hear that as I get older and results of my attempts or blood tests may cause my insurance may shut me off. He reminded me that my reserve is quite depleted. My FSH was high and may stay high, again my age. If it stays high, Insurance will shut me off. We talked further about donor egg. We misunderstood someone we called about our insurance coverage and we were under the impression that our Ins. would cover the whole donor process. We of course found out only the meds for the donor would be covered and the rest is out of pocket. So now we have to figure in the $20,000 extra to come up with. So needless to say it was a long night of tears and a morning with a pounding headache. We are trying one more time for sure with my eggs. After that, I don't know what we will do.
Stay strong everyone, prayers for all you mommies to be...
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8/27/2009 11:36 PM
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Hi Everyone,
I've been following the difference discussion groups on this site, and the words "Over 41" caught my eye because I am older. We are a little on the fence as to whether to continue with more IVF (this time, embryo donation/embryo adoption), or -- to go straight to a child adoption. It's been rough- I've tried with my own eggs and then with donor eggs. Both times, we didn't have any that made it to freeze. I'm very tempted to try one more round with "donated embryos" at our clinic in Nashville, but just don't know. I sort of feel like time is precious and I want a "for sure" thing...yet on the otherhand, I wish I could experience pregnancy (sigh). Well, thanks for listening. Anyone out there who is "older?"
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8/27/2009 11:31 AM
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Hi Anxious4MyBaby! Yes, we had our transfer on Monday, 8/24, and everything went very well. We are both very excited and are eagerly awaiting our first beta which will be next Wednesday, Sept. 2nd. Out of the 8 eggs that fertilized, 6 made it to blastocyst stage with 3 grade A's and 3 very high grade B's. We ended up transferring 2 grade A blasts and froze the other 4 embryos. My RE seems very encouraged. For the first time ever, he even asked if I would mind if he sent my OB a letter updating her on things. Of course, having been through IVF before, I'm trying to keep my emotions a bit in check. That said though, everything looks really good so it's hard not to get a little excited!
I think you have your meeting today. Good luck with that. Will be eager to hear what you decide to do for your next cycle. Take good care and hope to hear from you again soon.
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8/27/2009 9:59 AM
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WannaBeAMommy, Hi there. thinking a lot about you this week. I hope your transfer was on the 8/24 as planned. How are you doing. I'm praying for you to have success. I see you and a lot of others are on another forum. I think I will join over there too. I look forward to hearing good news from you. Take care and best of luck.
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8/20/2009 5:00 PM
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Hi Anxious~~Great to hear from you! I've been thinking about you. Please, please don't apologize for not replying sooner. I totally understand the wave of emotions that you are going through as I've faced many of them myself. Sometimes, I think we just need a break from all the IVF stuff just to clear our heads a bit. I'm glad you have a meeting set up next week. You called it a "donor team". Does that mean you are also exploring that option. Either way, I will be eager to hear how it goes and what you decide if you want to share. If you ever just want to vent or pick my brain, please feel free. You are not alone in this journey!
I am full on target. I am currently scheduled to have my transfer on Monday, 8/24. I am so excited and a bit nervous too. It's hard not to become skeptical after everything we've been through. I will learn more tomorrow, but as of now, I have 8 embryos growing! I am just praying that all or the majority make it to the blastocyst stage. I have been told that my donor's previous cycle has resulted in a pregnancy from her fresh cycle and also a pregnancy from her frozen eggs, so that is encouraging. I started my progesterone shots this week and my lining is looking good. My DH & I went in today because I had to have a "cervical stitch" put in. (I had this on both of my transfers previously but they always put it in during the retrieval so I didn't feel it.) Am a bit sore/crampy but OK. They remove the stitch after transfer. It helps guide the embryos in when you have a tipped uterus or if your cervix is positioned quite high. Lucky me, guess I have both.
Thanks for getting in touch and also asking about my cycle. Will be praying for good things for you. Good luck at your meeting next week. Take good care!
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8/20/2009 8:14 AM
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Hello WannaBeAMommy, It's been a while since I checked in, sorry about that. The denial and upset has kept me distant. I thought if I didn't talk about it, it wasn't happening. I don't belive I thanked you for all your information the last time. You gave me a lot of helpful info that I am going to take to my Dr. We have our first Donor team meeting Aug. 27th. so I plan to discuss more Lupron with him. I too noticed the longer I was on Lupron, the more follicles I got. Thank you for taking the time to fill me in and share so much.
I rememebered this was your big week with retrieval and your transfer right around the corner. Are you still on schedule for transfer on 8/23? I hope so. You must be so exicted and nervous. I just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you. And I am praying for your success. I hope to hear great news in a couple two weeks.. Good Luck.
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7/30/2009 2:49 PM
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Hi there, Anxious4MyBaby,
Good to hear from you. I am really sorry that things aren't going as you had hoped or planned. I truly know how frustrating and emotional it can be. After my last cycle, I could cry anywhere, anytime. Please don't be too disheartened. As you know, things can change quickly in this game and you hopefully will be back on track next month. My RE always has his patients skip a month between cycles to re-regulate your system. During that month, he wants us to take nothing, not even BCP. Hopefully, after a month off of everything, your FSH will be back down. Thank goodness your RE was smart enough though to not submit your numbers to your insurance company.
You asked about Lupron. I am currently in my 4th cycle. In all of my cycles that were successful (meaning got to retrieval & transfer, not BFP) I have used Lupron in combination with my BCP. I usually start 10 units of Lupron 7-10 days after beginning BCP. I think due to my age (41) it helps me get a lower number for my suppression check. After my suppression check, I go to 5 units Lupron along with my Follistim (Gonal-F in your case). I stay on both of those until my trigger shot. My RE calls Lupron the "antagonist" meaning it helps control my estrogen, LH, and gives my follicles time to mature before either of those hormones get too high. That said though, the longest I have made it on the stims is 9 days then the trigger shot. On my 2nd cycle (it ended up being cancelled) my RE had me take NO Lupron the entire cycle. I started w/BCP than moved on to my Follistim. He had me use Ganerelix as the antagonist during my stims. (You take it when instructed vs. every day.) Anyway, without the Lupron, I only had 4 follicles instead of my usual 7-10. Those 4 follicles shot up to about 22 in just a few days and we ended up cancelling my cycle because there were not as many as the time before and while large, those 4 were likely immature because they grew too fast. Not sure if any of this information is helpful. It's always OK to go back and discuss various options or ask questions of your RE. After all, we are paying them! On my last cycle, my RE wanted to lower my dosages and I wasn't comfortable with that and told him so. We ended up leaving them the same. My outcome was identical in every way to my first cycle. I sometimes wish I had insisted my doses were even higher. Unfortunately, it is a bit trial & error.
As for me, my suppression check went just fine and I am now on 5 units Lupron & my Estrace (oral). My transfer has been pushed back a week though (retrieval now about 8/18 & transfer 8/23) because my donor has a cyst. Doesn't sound like it should be a problem though. They just want her to have an extra week of Lupron to shrink it some. Will know for sure next Tuesday after she goes back in. At her baseline check though, she had over 35 micro follicles on EACH side! I didn't even know you could have that many!
Hang in there, Anxious. Please don't hesitate to vent, ask questions, or just reach out if you need someone to talk to/listen. I'll be praying good things happen for you! Keep in touch...look forward to hearing from you.
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7/29/2009 11:27 AM
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Hi WannaBeAMommy, I am so sorry for my absence. Things have not been going well and I am not dealing with it very well. After my last cycle got cancelled, they waited until I got my period, and they were going to put me back on BCP for this month to rest. I should have been having my next cycle during Sept. I had my day 3 labs and my FSH level came back as 13.4. The insurance company will not cover if it's over 12. so my Dr. did not even submit the bloodwork for fear the ins. co. would shut me off for good. So this month we do nothing, next month I will call them when I get my period, after it's done they will put me back on BCP and with any luck my FSH level will be low enough that we can try another cycle in October. Needless this say, this has shattered us. I fear now that I am becoming pre-menopause and it will never happen. No we do not have Shared Risk, I'm in MA. My insurance will cover 6 cycles, yes very fortunate for that but if the FSH doesn't cooperate, I'm in trouble.
You said you were on Lupron already, while on BCP? My Dr. had me start Lupron after I stopped BCP. Why do they overlap with you? I wonder what the difference is to when you start Lupron and how long you are on it. Do you overlap the Lupron and Follistim? My first cycle they had me overlap the Lupron and Gonal-f for about a week, the second cycle he said he only wanted me on Lupron for 3 days then start the Gonal-f. he claimed it would get me more follicles and yet I got less than half as many as before. It's so hard to know who to trust, if the Dr. is doing right by you or if there is someone better out there.
How did your supression check go? I hope everything is good and you are on schedule for August 10th. I'll be thinking about you and praying for you.
Lots of hugs and prayers to everyone.
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7/16/2009 1:43 PM
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Hi Anxious,
Glad to hear that you have new plan to start on! Just having a game plan always has made me feel so much better. You mentioned that you'll try 2 more times with your own eggs--so glad for you! Are you on a Shared Risk type program? Not trying to be nosey, just curious if there are any of those programs out there for the over 40 group. All of our cycles have been completely out of pocket as our insurance doesn't cover anything and our RE doesn't offer a Shared Risk program. That's why we finally decided to go the route we're going because this is our 4th cycle and not sure how many more we can afford to do if this one didn't work.
I just finished my BCP today and am still on Lupron. Go in next Wednesday for my suppression check. If all is good then will begin my Estrogen. Retrieval is scheduled for sometime the week of August 10th and transfer the week of August 17th if all goes according to plan. Will keep you posted. Are you on BCP this month then and starting again next?
Sending you and everyone lots of hugs and baby dust!
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7/16/2009 12:22 PM
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Hello Future Mommy, I hope you have a great time on your vacation. Thank you for your hugs. Sending some to you too.
Here comes my book... I just had my meeting with my Dr. He told me due to being 42yrs old, that I have a 10% chance of conceiving. Devastating to hear those odds. He has changed the protocol of my drugs. I will be on birth control for a month to rest my ovaries. Once I finish them I will be on Lupron for 3 days then start the Gonal-F pen again. I mentioned I saw you were on Follistim and what that would do for me. It's the same med at the Gonal-F just a different brand. He said he will try that and see if my body reacts any better. We discussed the donor egg route, that would offer a 60% chance providing the woman was in her 20's then the chances decrease into the 30yrs etc... but of course you must then come up with the $20k to do it. So two more tries on my own, then it may be donor time.
WannaBeAMommy, where are you in your cycle. Please keep me updated. I am thinking of you and praying this cycle works.
Thoughts, prayers and hugs to all of you and I hope your news has been good.
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7/16/2009 3:22 AM
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Hi Moms!
I'm sorry I dropped out of the loop for awhile, I was on vacation.
It was great to enjoy this off month (from all of the drugs and stress). I so
appreciate you each sharing your stories. I've felt so alone in this process.
Several of my friends are in the same boat: 40 something and fighting time.
I feel blessed to be able to afford to even try, so many others can't.
Anxious, I'm sending you a hug. Please keep the faith.
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7/14/2009 1:54 PM
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Hello WannaBeAMommy, Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. We talk with the Dr. Thursday to go over the plan. I'm sure he will adjust meds again.
Isn't it horrible what it costs to become a mother. It must have been a hard decision to know when to stop trying for your own eggs and seek a donor. We have acutally started talking about that path as well. I actually have a friend who has offered herself as my donor. Amazing to be blessed with such a friend.
I wish you the best of luck with this cycle. I truly pray you are successful. I will be thinking about you and hoping everything goes well. Keep me posted. Take care.
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7/13/2009 4:35 PM
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Hello Anxious, I am so sorry that you will not be a doing a transfer this time. I know how heartbreaking it is after all the meds and anticipation we all go through. I remember crying last cycle when I got the call that only 1 had fertilized again because they made it sound so dismal. I've been thinking about you all weekend and wondering how things were going. While the wind has been taken out of your sails for now, please stay positive. There is always hope and many ways to become a Mom. Please keep me posted on what you decide to do from here.
We just paid the nearly $20k for this cycle so now it feels even more real. We did decide to go with a donor this time. I'm a bit nervous but more excited than anything.
You'll be in my thoughts. Do something nice for yourself today and let your husband pamper you a bit. Keep in touch and let me know where you go from here. Sending you a hug.....
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7/13/2009 9:22 AM
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Hello, It is with a heavy heart that I write that my tranfer today will not be happening. I had only 4 eggs from my retrieval Saturday, as of last night they called saying I had 3 embryos and moved up my transfer to today. But the embryos did not make it. I don't want to discourage the rest of you with my bad news. Everybody is different and your lucky healthy eggs are out there waiting for you. I am praying for all of you to be successful. Thank you WannaBeAMommy, I appreciate your thoughts and prayers. I am praying this round works for you. Best of luck to all of you.
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7/10/2009 12:18 PM
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Hello Ladies, I am also a 41yr old who has had a life long dream to be a Mom. I have been pregnant 7 times, after 5wks = miscarriage. Getting pregnant hadn't been a problem. I finally decided to start IVF. This is my 1st wk and feeling overwhelmed w/all the information and procedures to come. After reading your comments I don't feel alone. Good Luck to us ALL!
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7/9/2009 2:22 PM
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Hello Anxious, Just wanted to wish you the very best of luck with your retrieval this weekend. I will be thinking of you and praying for lots of healthy eggs that go on to be healthy embryos for your transfer! I am 41 so about in the same boat as you are. My previous cycles each had 10 follicles but only 7 eggs were retrieved. Of those, 4 were mature enough to ICSI and only 1 fertilized each time. So, it's great and hopeful for you since you had 8 become embryos last time. Stay positive! I believe that has a lot to do with how our bodies react to the whole process. Enjoy the acupuncture too. I found it very relaxing. Good luck to you and please let me know how things go.
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7/8/2009 2:24 PM
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Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience. I too really believe there is something to acupuncture. I'm so sorry you have been unsuccessful. I hope your next cycle is the bonus round. I wish you great success. I am days away from retrieval. It could be Saturday or Sunday. I have 8 follicles, hopefully this is the cycle of success. Thank you for the book suggestion, I will certainly read it. I've read some books about it but I'm happy to learn more. Best of luck to you as well as to the others.
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7/6/2009 3:38 PM
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I did acupuncture on both of my cycles and am a big believer in the benefits of it. My first cycle resulted in a 7 cell-B quality embryo and my next in a 10 cell-B embryo--both were Day 3 transfers. Unfortunately, neither resulted in pregnancy but I still think the acupuncture is a great thing. There is a wonderful book called "The Tao of Fertility" that I highly recommend reading. I am just beginning my next cycle this week. Good luck to everyone!
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6/29/2009 7:48 AM
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Hello, I'm new to the site. Looking for someone in the same boat who can give me hope. I am 42 now, been trying for a while to conceive. Two attempts at IUI and lots of clomid and finally decided to go for IVF. We have had one round of IVF and are currently in our second cycle. For meds I was on Lupron and Gonal-F. I had 10 follicles retrieved, 8 became embyros and daily they dropped to only 2 good enough for transfer. They were both C's and one had 5 cells and the other only 3 cells. They they were not great but it was all we had so we tried and obviously failed. Back on the same meds just changed the routine of them and doses a little. I've also started acupuncture as I have read great success stories of how it helps get the body healthy, helps to create bigger and more eggs, gets your uterus warm and inviting to keep the egg. If anything, believing it will help may give me more positive vibes and hopefully less stress.
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6/28/2009 9:27 PM
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Future Mommy,
Do NOT lose faith. I had only 3 eggs at retrieval and only one fertilized properly and produced a B- embryo. The one was all it took. I am now 13 weeks pregnant...It happens, don't give up! I was on high dose meds and only produced one good egg, it is disheartening, but every month decreases your egg production. On the day of the embryo transfer my physician and I were already discussing other options...
Good Luck to you!
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6/28/2009 4:09 PM
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Congrats on your first retrieval! I am the same age (41) and began my journey with IVF about a year ago. I have had 3 cycles so far. My second cycle was cancelled prior to retrieval because due to a different protocol, I only had about 4 follicles. My 1st & 3rd cycles were identical in result: 10 follicles, 7 eggs retrieved, 4 mature enough to ICSI, and only 1 fertilized to become an embryo. Both times the single embryo was transferred but no pregnancy. I used 150 FSH / 75 Menapur twice daily. We are considering a Donor Egg at this time. It's a hard thing to initially come to terms with, but, due to my age, previous cycles, and cost of IVF, we are considering Donor Egg because we really want a baby. The whole IVF process is definitely a journey. It helps to have friends, etc. talk about it with or you'll go crazy. Best of luck to you!
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6/25/2009 8:15 PM
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Hi All,
A few weeks ago, I had my first egg retrieval after using Follistim. I had nine follicles and only one egg that
was mature enough to remove. !!! Okay, I'm grateful for the one, but geez, my body naturally does that every month. :-) My doctor said my protocol was pretty aggressive but he's going to up my meds next time. Anyone else have this experience? Should I start panicking?
Would love your stories and encouragement...
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