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Post by champagne on Nov 9, 2018 15:18:24 GMT -6
How did your appointment go this morning Bluebird ?
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Post by Bluebird on Nov 9, 2018 15:38:29 GMT -6
How did your appointment go this morning Bluebird ? Better progress with growth, so we are moving forward, just pushing projected ER to Thursday!
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Post by champagne on Nov 9, 2018 18:25:21 GMT -6
Bluebird Iβm glad you made progress and donβt have to cancel. I hope you have a smooth egg retrieval next Thursday.
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Post by champagne on Nov 9, 2018 18:27:36 GMT -6
Repeat beta today was not great. Only 77.97. My progesterone is also on the low side so we are upping it to 3x a day instead of 2. Repeat beta again on Sunday. Iβm trying to stay calm but I just want this so bad itβs so hard.
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Post by Yogurt on Nov 9, 2018 18:42:31 GMT -6
Repeat beta today was not great. Only 77.97. My progesterone is also on the low side so we are upping it to 3x a day instead of 2. Repeat beta again on Sunday. Iβm trying to stay calm but I just want this so bad itβs so hard. Lurking and I don't go here so feel free to ignore me. Beta went up from 39 (wednesday draw?) To 77 today? Isn't that perfect? Fingers crossed for you. β€
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Post by champagne on Nov 9, 2018 22:04:30 GMT -6
Repeat beta today was not great. Only 77.97. My progesterone is also on the low side so we are upping it to 3x a day instead of 2. Repeat beta again on Sunday. Iβm trying to stay calm but I just want this so bad itβs so hard. Lurking and I don't go here so feel free to ignore me. Beta went up from 39 (wednesday draw?) To 77 today? Isn't that perfect? Fingers crossed for you. β€ Yes and no. It did rise and exactly double but the overall numbers are lower then my RE wants them. She said Iβm at risk for a loss or ectopic pregnancy, but of course it could just be a slow grower. Thank you for rooting for me!
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Post by talon on Nov 10, 2018 10:38:54 GMT -6
Repeat beta today was not great. Only 77.97. My progesterone is also on the low side so we are upping it to 3x a day instead of 2. Repeat beta again on Sunday. Iβm trying to stay calm but I just want this so bad itβs so hard. Sending you lots of peace and sticky vibes <3
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Post by talon on Nov 10, 2018 10:49:22 GMT -6
skidevil87 I'm sorry you're still stuck in beta hell, hope your numbers continue to go down. Bluebird I'm glad your last appointment went better and growth improved. Good luck next week! AFM, my RE was worried about my response all along. I ended up stimming for 12 days and they kept having to up my meds which has never been an issue before. But ER was yesterday. We got 24 eggs, 14 fertilized normally. I'm trying to be optimistic as I know that's still a decent number. But last cycle we had 21 fertilize and by day 5 only 2 poor quality still growing. We're supposed to do PGS and freeze all but I asked that if things go downhill we have the chance to transfer next week. However I just learned this new RE office doesn't check the embryos again until end of day 5 so I'm worried we'll lose that option. Basically I'm freaking out as normal π
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Post by champagne on Nov 10, 2018 16:20:05 GMT -6
talon thatβs still a good number. I hope they all make it to freeze. So there are no plans for a fresh transfer? Fingers crossed for you. Keep us posted on the progress.
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Post by charliefox on Nov 11, 2018 14:47:55 GMT -6
Bluebird, so glad you get to go ahead!! Keep us posted champagne, I hate that you're sort of in limbo. I mean, today you are pregnant (and I think you said this is the first time?) so YAY! Thinking of you, hope today's numbers put you at ease. talon, those are great numbers, hopefully the slower grow this time got you some great quality eggs. So you'll get your next report on Wednesday? FX for you! AFM, today is 5dp5dt. Since I don't have a trigger to test out, I haven't tested. I'm super nervous. Beta is on Friday.
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Post by champagne on Nov 11, 2018 16:50:24 GMT -6
Trigger warning beta results
I went for a 3rd blood draw this morning and Iβm now at 174.4! My RE office finally considers me pregnant and scheduled me for a 6 week ultrasound. I may do it through my OBGYN since then it wonβt be OOP. Anyway, Iβm so excited and still scared that something bad will happen, but today Iβm pregnant. I really appreciate everyoneβs support. Iβll still be lurking and rooting for you all.
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Post by Yogurt on Nov 11, 2018 17:47:45 GMT -6
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Post by charliefox on Nov 11, 2018 19:02:14 GMT -6
champagne, CONGRATS! Just the update I wanted to see!!
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Post by Bluebird on Nov 12, 2018 9:03:49 GMT -6
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Post by ttcbabym on Nov 12, 2018 13:23:38 GMT -6
Hello. Iβm new to the board. We just started our IVF journey two weeks ago. My sister guided me here for support from others who are going through what I am. I never knew the process could be so overwhelming. I hope all of you are well.
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Post by charliefox on Nov 12, 2018 14:14:01 GMT -6
Welcome ttcbabym! It is totally overwhelming - we're here for any support you need.
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Post by charliefox on Nov 13, 2018 10:08:44 GMT -6
I caved and tested this morning (7dp5dt) and BFN. I used an FRER so I'm pretty sure I'm out (although, looking at the numbers, I do realize that champagne probably wouldn't have gotten a BFP at this point even on a FRER but still). It's highly unlikely that I'll get a BFP after today.
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Post by skidevil87 on Nov 13, 2018 15:25:08 GMT -6
I caved and tested this morning (7dp5dt) and BFN. I used an FRER so I'm pretty sure I'm out (although, looking at the numbers, I do realize that champagne probably wouldn't have gotten a BFP at this point even on a FRER but still). It's highly unlikely that I'll get a BFP after today. I didn't test until 9dp5dt and got a faint- and my level was only 25 on day 10p5dt. It doesn't mean it won't be pos- just try to stay positive the best you can.
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Post by wineandcake on Nov 13, 2018 18:19:04 GMT -6
Congratulations champagne! Hi! I'm around, lurking but not participating. Today marks the start of my third FET cycle. I was afraid of being cancelled because the pharmacy had no record of my prescription, but it was sorted out in time and my meds will just be a little closer together than I like today. The timing for this cycle works horribly with my work schedule, I'm nervous I'll have to tell my boss and since I'm still in my new hire probation they could let me go for no reason. But, I'm trying to stay positive and hope that I'll finally be able to give sister and BIL a baby!
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Post by champagne on Nov 13, 2018 21:30:10 GMT -6
I caved and tested this morning (7dp5dt) and BFN. I used an FRER so I'm pretty sure I'm out (although, looking at the numbers, I do realize that champagne probably wouldn't have gotten a BFP at this point even on a FRER but still). It's highly unlikely that I'll get a BFP after today. Hang in there! Iβm still rooting so hard for you. I totally thought I was out and spent a whole night crying over it. I would test again Thursday and Friday before your beta. Keep us posted. Fingers crossed so hard for you!!!
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Post by charliefox on Nov 14, 2018 10:24:18 GMT -6
H asked me to test this morning (I didn't tell him I got a negative yesterday, I just didn't have the heart). Negative Wondfo this am. I might pick up some more FRERs for tomorrow/Fri just to be sure.
As I was leaving the house this morning I saw a tiny rainbow through the snowy clouds and I about lost it. I want my rainbow baby so badly.
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Post by charliefox on Nov 14, 2018 10:26:16 GMT -6
wineandcake, that would be really shitty of your job to let you go because you're TTC-ish. I mean, I get that you're in a probation period but still, that'd be pretty low of them especially when you're trying to do something amazing for someone else. FX it all works out and your job either doesn't know or doesn't care.
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Post by champagne on Nov 16, 2018 20:14:32 GMT -6
charliefox How did betas go today? Iβve been thinking of you.
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Post by charliefox on Nov 16, 2018 21:25:00 GMT -6
champagne, thanks <3 Betas were negative. No surprise to me. Since I knew they were going to be negative I emailed my coordinator in the morning with some questions on how we could proceed with our last transfer. Luckily she was able to talk to our RE and when my coordinator called to confirm the beta was negative she also had a plan all laid out. So, we're jumping right into our 3rd embryo transfer of our last embryo. On Monday I'm doing an endometrial scratch as a hope to up our chances (I'll try anything at this point!), then I'll have a baseline ultrasound and start back on Estrace. Per my calculations FET should be on or around Dec. 10th. I'll get a solid day at my baseline. FX 3rd time's the charm! Bright side is that I get to stop stabbing myself with PIO for a few weeks (which is great because both sides of my butt/hips are numb - anyone else get that?) and I get to drink on Thanksgiving. I'm just glad to have a plan and be moving forward so quickly. I'm trying not to think of what we'll do if this next FET fails.
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Post by champagne on Nov 17, 2018 11:00:06 GMT -6
champagne, thanks <3 Betas were negative. No surprise to me. Since I knew they were going to be negative I emailed my coordinator in the morning with some questions on how we could proceed with our last transfer. Luckily she was able to talk to our RE and when my coordinator called to confirm the beta was negative she also had a plan all laid out. So, we're jumping right into our 3rd embryo transfer of our last embryo. On Monday I'm doing an endometrial scratch as a hope to up our chances (I'll try anything at this point!), then I'll have a baseline ultrasound and start back on Estrace. Per my calculations FET should be on or around Dec. 10th. I'll get a solid day at my baseline. FX 3rd time's the charm! Bright side is that I get to stop stabbing myself with PIO for a few weeks (which is great because both sides of my butt/hips are numb - anyone else get that?) and I get to drink on Thanksgiving. I'm just glad to have a plan and be moving forward so quickly. I'm trying not to think of what we'll do if this next FET fails. Sending hugs! Iβm so sorry this one didnβt work but it sounds like you have a good plan moving forward. I have never heard of the endometrial scratch before, but I looked it up and hope thatβs the magic trick for you. Third times a charm! Iβm still rooting for you!
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Post by Bluebird on Nov 17, 2018 16:35:13 GMT -6
Retrieval was yesterday for me, and we got 16 eggs, of which 15 were mature and 13 fertilized.
Resting this weekend and anxiously awaiting the next update on Monday!
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Post by charliefox on Nov 19, 2018 20:29:14 GMT -6
Bluebird, fantastic numbers! Sending all the growing vibes!
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Post by charliefox on Nov 19, 2018 20:33:52 GMT -6
Had my endometrial scratch today. I've been crampy all day but otherwise it was easy (I'd read about how it's horribly painful and was a bit worried!). H and I are both kind of hoping the biopsy shows something that we can fix and would explain the implantation failures we've experienced but we won't find out for like 2 weeks. At that point we'll be right in the middle of an FET cycle so we'd have to cancel if something comes up. It's all so stressful, the fun never stops.
Luckily, H's company just upped their IF coverage from 20k to 30k so if we do have to do another egg retrieval at least that extra 10k next year will help!
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Post by charliefox on Nov 23, 2018 22:15:02 GMT -6
Bluebird, any updates? AFM, baseline was this morning and I was cleared for this FET cycle so here we go. Transfer is set for Dec. 11th, betas on the 21st.
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Post by Bluebird on Nov 24, 2018 7:04:11 GMT -6
Bluebird, any updates? AFM, baseline was this morning and I was cleared for this FET cycle so here we go. Transfer is set for Dec. 11th, betas on the 21st. Thanks for thinking of me! My last update from the embryologist was yesterday, and we ended up with 9 embryos frozen and biopsied!!! Last time we only had 4, and none ended up viable after PGS testing, so Iβm feeling much more hopeful now with so many that look good this time.
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