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1545464 tn?1376704158

JULY/AUGUST 2012 IVF/FET

Hello Ladies!

I start this thread to bring all of us into one forum to share our updates, thoughts, experiences and what not! My IVF scheduled for ER on 8/5 and ET around 8/10. Meds on the way to start lupron.

Wish me luck and also I wish everyone else good luck!
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So I start my lupron shots this evening all over again to do the retrieval, my estimated retrieval date is October 10th, and hopefully we get a bunch of healthy little embryos back ready to be implanted and stick this time.

Havent heard from anybody on here in a long time I hope you are all doing well and your baby wishes are coming true!!
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How did it go wontgiveup400?
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DonerEgg - Great news about your numbers.  Keep growing little one!  Sending you lots of sticky vibes :)

I've got 1 more sleep till OTD!  :O  Excited, nervous, scared to death and happy all at the same time LOL.

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Babygirl- everyone deserves a little ranting. This is an extremely tough situation and those who don't suffer from infertility have no idea what it is like. I think that the hardest part about it is wanting a child so badly, and it seems like those who get easily pregnant take that opportunity for granted. I will never have any biological children of my own, but that sure won't stop me! I got my BFP with donor eggs, and am still nervous about whether it will stick or not... Everything looks fine for me, but my husband and I are still waiting to tell people until the second trimester. I truly believe that those who want this so badly will, not only, become parents, but we will be the BEST parents, and not take things for granted.  Hang in there! Big hug sent your way.

Wontgiveup- two days to go! My 2nd beta was good, numbers growing every day. That two week wait was the longest of my life! Hang in there.
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not sure why it starred out my words I didnt write any fowl words but oh well just wanted to let you guys know I'm not swearing.
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Ok Ladies

So on Monday the 10th I go for blood and ultrasound to  get things started up again, it seems like it is going to take forever. I just wish this would have worked the first time. It has been so tough for me right now because it seems like everyone around me is pregnant, god this *****!! I can't even muster up enough confidence to talk to anyone.  I'm loosing my mind you guys are the only ones I feel comfortable talking to about my situation.  I feel so lost and hopeless and there is of course no one who knows what I'm going through because they are all happily pregnant, why does the world work this way????  I know I'm going on and on about all that ***** but I'm just loosing my mind. Oh well I need to get over it and push forward with the next round of IVF, sorry for my rant and please wish us luck. Best of luck to all you ladies and a big congrats to Donoregg and nununu. Jennydots I'm very sorry about your BFN that is awful news, best of luck to you guys for the next time you do IVF.
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Thanks, DonorEgg.  Congrats on your BFP!  That's such wonderful news!  I'm praying for your happy and healthy pregnancy.  

My Beta is on Thursday.  Doc said 15 days after transfer date (that's soooo long)!  I'm biting my nails waiting and I keep thinking "Are those period cramps I feel"?  Some days nothing and some days mild cramps.   God this is tough,  LOL...but I'm trying to stay positive.

So did you do your 2nd beta?  What are your numbers?
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Jennydots- I am so sorry about your BFN.. Big hug sent to you.

Wontgiveup- Welcome! The TWW was so very hard for me. I had absolutely no symptoms and I was so concerned. Turns out I had a BFP waiting for me!
Don't focus on the symptoms and try to relax. I am hoping for your BFP soon. When is your beta?
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Jennydots - I'm so sorry about your BFN.  We haven't spoken before, but I read the previous post and I was really routing for you.  With every success story, I get new hope.  I do hope you try again.  I firmly believe we must perserve as long as we are making eggs (financial issues aside) because the odds will eventually be in our favor.  Hope you get your BFP some day!

Ladies - I'm really freaking out and can't stop analyzing every twinge and pull in my body.  I still have 5 more days torturous waiting like this :(
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Well my test was negative yesterday.   I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for all of your support.   Good luck to all of you and I hope you all get your BFP and delivery a healthy baby or babies !    
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Hello, ladies.  I've been following your posts for a few days now and I am really touched by all your stories.  I am 40yrs on my 2nd IVF cycle and I have 5 days left till my beta.  We did a 3dt on 8/30, fresh cycle, 2 embies, none were frozen.  

All I can say is...the 2ww is killing me!  My family and friends simply tell me don't worry, don't think, and stay positive.  All easier said than done.  I've had major AF symptoms for 3-4 days (starting day 6 of my 2ww), but now the cramps have stopped.  No spotting, no sore breasts, but plenty of back aches, sleepiness and very strong cramps.  I keep thinking the cramps were a sign of my AF coming but the Progesterone kept it from coming.  I'm very tempted to take a hpt but too scared to do it as it could read BFN.   So that's my story.  Any feedback about the meaning of my symptoms?  

Wishing us all good luck on our baby journeys :)
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wow wow wow..Doneregg congratulations!!! God is great. Please take care of yourself and that precious cargo. I know what you mean about not sinking in yet. Its been almost three weeks since my BFP but it still seems so unreal.

Jennydots, i remeber how crushed i was when i saw some blood  2 days before beta. Turned out it was just spotting.holding thumbs for you, you might just be suprised.i was.  i take it the results are not rady yet? GOOD LUCk.
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Hey Jen - Let's wish for a miracle today, good luck for your beta. And it's the hardest to see our men melt down over the infertility, however, it's nothing intentional either from our end, it was awesome that your sister and s-i-l came forward for donation, it saves 7k on donor, also, its the DNA from the same home. Good luck ahead in any case. You try to stay positive and cheer up yourself and your husband.
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Congratulations on your BFP :) It's inspiring and wish you a happy pregnancy ahead :)
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Family and fried support is so critical for this, so I am glad you have that Jennydots. Using a donor was not a hard process for me, and my husband has been so supportive of any and all choices. The RE I see (this is the 2nd- first was awful..) has a great record and has been amazing. They have donors in house that are prescreened and ran through all psychological and medical diagnostics ahead of time so the choosing is easier.

It was originally going to be my sister, and they would have screened her, but the costs would have been ours to pay.. Although she was going to give hubby and I any money from the actual donation so it would have evened out.

Jennydots if you need any help or support with that choice I would be happy to listen and help!

I still have my fingers crosses for you tomorrow...
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Well I had cramps last night and I am starting to spot-  so I am pretty sure my period is here despite the meds.   My lab test is tomorrow but I think I am prepared for the results at this time.  
Last night was hard.  My husband cried ( first time I have seen him cry since his grandpa passed away 2 yrs ago).  It broke my heart.   I want to give him a child so bad and it is so sad.   I may not be able to have one of my own but he still can.   I think at this point my RE would suggest maybe a donor egg or/and surrogate.  I am not sure at this point.    I am lucky to have an amazing family though.  I told my sister and sister-in-law today about this round of IVF and they both volunteered eggs and to carry a child for us.  That really touched my heart.  
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please don't feel bad!  Your deserve a BFP!  it is your turn!  I am so happy your Donor egg worked out!     Did you go through a service or know them personally?   Congrats again!    

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Got my beta results back... BFP! I don't think it has sunk in yet, but I am thankful it worked.  Hopefully, it sticks! I was sad previously (years ago) because I didn't have any of my own eggs, and will never have a biological child of my own, but I am thankful for Donors out there that can give people like me a chance.

Thanks for your support through this awful time.  I know it will happen for everyone who is trying so hard to have a baby.  I felt bad coming on here to say that it was positive, because I know the pain of not being pregnant when others are....but I also know the struggles everyone has gone through.

This journey will be difficult, but WELL LOVED!!

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a warm hug out to you babygirl. It can be a devastating moment, im so sorry.is there a possibility of trying again though,i mean in terms of finances? With my first failed ivf, after getting that call i cried untill i felt satisfied,lazing around the house miserable for a few days,  (it wasnt eaasy). I gradually started  looking forward to our next try although we still had to raise the money.it kept me a bit sane.

Jennydots, the anxiouty can be horrible i know but like Doneregg said, maybe the levels are just not getting picked up by the hpt.
Good luck for your beta.
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So sorry Babygirl. So sorry

Jennydots- try to stay positive and maybe the levels aren't high enough for a HPT.. I will keep thinking positive thoughts for you!! I go tomorrow.
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So I did a hpt today and it was negative.  Things aren't looking to good for my Beta on Friday.   =(  
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so sorry for you BFN.   Please take care of yourself
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Sorry for the BFN. :(
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Well ladies thank you for all your well wishes and thoughts unfortunately I got a BFN, so now here we go again.
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