Anyone starting IVF Jan/Feb 2009?

[Andreak37]

I am on a break after we canceled my 2nd IVF due to low follie count, I am taking BCP and DHEA for 2 months and then trying again. Just wondering if anyone else is on a break in between or just starting first one in Jan/Feb 2009. We can pass the time, while we wait.
Andrea

[Mikeal'smom]

I, too, am going to be starting an IVF cycle in Dec/Jan- this will be #4 for us. Two failed and one cancelled. We have some male factor and I also had endometritis (an infection) which could have cause my IVFs to fail. I have lost four pregnancies, 3 m/c and 1 ectopic which lead to losing one of my tubes.  I am 28 and my dh is 30, we have one child and he just turned 6.  This will be my first IVF with a new RE and have to say I love where I am going now.  I am going to be doing an antigon cycle so instead of it being a 6 wk (or so cycle) it's going to be right around four weeks.  I am really looking forward to this cycle, the best part of it is, is that it is up to dh and I how many embryos we want to put back- at the other doctor they would only put back 2 because of my age and would not consider my history.  Wishing good things for all of us in this upcoming cycle!!!!!

[jess553]

I will be starting IVF in Dec/Jan also. This will be my first one. I am 26 and DH is 27. We had male infertility but he had surgery to fix it. Still no success after 5 failed IUI's so now its time for IVF. I am excted and nervous about the whole thing. I will be praying that everyone gets there BFP this time and a healthy baby in the end :)

[JaniceP]

All,
So I went this morning for a blood test thinking my cycle is not on track because I was pregnant. No such luck. I'll definately be starting in December. Maybe this will be a really good xmas present.

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I was just wondering if you have spoken with you doctor about ICSI. I dont know much about it except for all the reading I am doing. But while its usually for male infertility, it does perhaps help with endo. Anyhow just a thought...i am going to ask my doctor about it at my appt in a week.  

[Mikeal'smom]

We will be attempting ICSI with this cycle of IVF.  The clinic we were going to before had a different way of assesing a seman sample and told us that it was a little on the low side but it would be fine.  Well come to find out my dh only has 1-2% normal morphology, they would like to see it at 14%.  My dh just has to have a consult with a urologist so that the ICSI will be covered by our insurance.  What I had wasn't endometriosis, it was endometreitis- it's an infection like PID (pelvic inflamitory disease).  I had no symptoms, no idea I had it unitl they did an endometrial biopsy- the treatment was 10 days of antibiotics for both me and dh (because the infection can be passed back and fourth without knowing) and when I had another biopsy the infection was gone.  But if you can imagine, if there is an infection in your uterus there is no way your body is going to let a baby grow there- it's a hostile environment.  My new doc believes that the infection is why my last two IVF's didn't work, the embryo's we put back were pretty much perfect so it should have worked.  Looking forward to this cycle, but I'm also nervous because some of the meds are different and so I don't know how I'll respond to them.  I will be starting my birth control pills in December and I should be having retrival and transfer by mid January.  My new doctor also wants me to be off my feet from day of transfer until day 7 (if 3 day tran. than 4 days off of my feet, if 5 day tran than 2 days) my other doctors office said to take it easy the day of transfer and then back to reg activity the next day.  My new doctors office also gives some light sedation for embryo transfer to help the muscles relax, and you have to rest for 2 hours after the transfer is completed- the other office was do the transfer and rest for 20 min.  What's the protocall at the clinic you go to?  Sorry this is so long but like a lot of women on here, I don't know anyone who has gone through what my husband and I have so we really don't have anyone who can truely "understand".  Hope this will be the last cycle you will need, and me too.  Have a great night!

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Sounds like you are on the right track though and its great that your new doc seems to take you a little mosre personally. I think ICSI is a great procedure and you would benefit from it.

Good luck to you and I really hope this is your last go -  resulting in a happy and healthy bub.