IVFers over 40 for March/April??

[Hopefulcb]

I'm having IVF starting at the end of March.  This is my first one so I'm really nervous and would love to share this journey with someone!!

[ltllitig8r]

I have a FET scheduled for this Thursday (St. Patrick's Day).  When is your transfer scheduled?

[globetrot]

I am using DE but hope to be on a March/April schedule.  I have a test Wedneday and then I wll know.  SSBD to you all.

[Hopefulcb]

Mine isn't scheduled yet. I'm starting the whole cycle when my AF shows up at the end of March. Have you done IVF Before??

[Hopefulcb]

What test are you having done Globetrot??

[globetrot]

I am having a 3-d ultrasound.  I have a dent at the top of my uterus.  I have been going to my RE for a year- and now for some reason NOW I need a test.  He thinks I may have a septum- but what I have seen in the images do not look like what I have seen online for a septum.  I am a little fruestrated about that but who can argue with getting tests that could help me get (and stay) pg!  Still, I will require surgery if I do so I need to know. Thx.

[Hopefulcb]

Globetrot. Too bad you couldnt get that test done earlier. What kind of fertility treatments have you tried so far?
Ltllitig8r good luck on your transfer!!! Is this s fresh transfer?

[globetrot]

I had to go straight into DE- it is the first thing I have done!  We have had a couple of failed cycles- but I am very optomistic and hopeful.  I have had to explain to my nurse I few times I don't know the lingo or process!  

We ordered the meds for the donor today!  Hurrah!  One step closer.  We are in the process of syncing (sp?) our cycles so it will still be a couple of weeks before we know our schedule.


Hopeful- how are you doing? Hopefully it will be the end of the month before we know it!

[Hopefulcb]

That's great!! It's so nice to get the process started!! I'm hanging in there. A little stressed with what to tell work. I'm covering for someone who just left and they are hiring soon but it's a really bad time to be off. So I'll tell them it's a medical procedure but it's hard to pin down a date since it can change. And if I give them a date and it changes I won't know what to say. I really wish I could take some vacation days but there is no way they would approve it right now. How have you handled this??

[globetrot]

I have said the same- medical procedure- and I have a male boss so throwing in 'for a female issue' keeps him from asking too many questions!!!  Telling them your dr does not want you to wait to do this may help too- you aren't trying to go on a cruise so it is not really a vacation!  Do you have sick time?  Can you use that?  

You will get your general schedule when you start your cycle- w/DE I have to be synced so that makes it trickier.  I am sure it is the same in that you do not have an exact date since your body will respond in it's own way- right?  If you get post-poned- just say you had a test come back that they need to get straightened out before they can do the procedure and it will take a couple of days.  You might talk to your nurse too- she has probably heard this before- if nothing else it will help her appreciate your situation.

[Hopefulcb]

Thanks Globetrot. I do have sick days so hopefully they will let me use those. There are 3 days that are really bad to be off so I'm tempted to say those so that my boss is ready for worse case scenario and tell her that I'm trying to change the dates but wouldn't know until last minute. Do you think that would work? Hopefully the retrieval lands on a weekend so I won't have to call in sick at the last minute to make things all work out but I will if I have to!!

[globetrot]

You can always have "pink eye" or food poisoning if you need off at the last minute.  I sound like the world's worst employee, don't I?!?!?!?
Just talk to you nurse and get her to write up basic calender and then understand it can fluctuate based on your body's response to the meds.  

I am having surgery on Friday to fix my dent!  The nurse said this would not put me off schedule with my donor- she is on bcp for the next couple of weeks while we sync up.  There are also going to do a biopsy of a fibroid- the word biopsy brings it's own set of stresses- but everything I have found on line says fibroids are begnin (sp?) I suppose they have to for liabilities sake!  

Keep me posted!

[Hopefulcb]

Thanks Globetrot! I'm feeling much less stressed about it now that I have a few scenarios up my sleeve :)
Glad the dent will be fixed. Is that a difficult surgery and will you recoup quickly?? Yup it's the same for me. No fixed dates because it first depends on when AF shows up, then how my body responds to stims. We are meeting with the nurse tomorrow and paying our fees (yikes). Getting really excited now!!! Good luck with your surgery!

[globetrot]

I will be so glad to get this over with.  Luckily I go early in the morning! Thanks for the well wishes!

[MommieSoon]

Hi ladies,
I am just coming off of a failed embryo transfer, and am waiting for a consult with my Doc to determine what to do next.  I have 8 embryos frozen, so I have options.  I've done 3 or 4 IUI's, one IVF with my eggs, and this last DE fresh embryo cycle....and I was pregnant!  For like 4 or 5 days..A chemical pregnancy they call it.  So..I'll be starting at the end of April or later into May, depending on AF...and my school schedule.  It has been kind of stressful with work, and who to tell and all that, so I'm thinking summer may be better for me...Trying to remain optimistic...Good luck to you all!

[Hopefulcb]

Thanks Mommiesoon!! I can't imagine how frustrating that must be to have a chemical pregnancy. You get so excited for the BFP then get your hopes dashed. I have never seen a BFP in 2 years of trying :( so when will you know when your transfer will be? How many did they transfer last time?

[globetrot]

I am just healing, staying on BCP and waiting to hear from my nurse for when my donor is synced.  I don't think there will be any follow up to my surgery.  I guess the nurse will call me to stop bcp, af and then into my cycle!  I am so hopeful for us all.

I had to see if there was any progress for you ladies.  Looks like we are all waiting!

[globetrot]

Okay- I have a schedule I am April into May!  DE Retrieval (hopefully) will be the first week of May!  Hope you all are doing well.  SSBD my friends!

[Hopefulcb]

Wow that's great Globetrot!! May will come quickly. I just got started today with my Gonal F injections. Back for bldwrk and US on Saturday!

[mhv]

Can I join?

Hopefulcb, I know I'm in another thread with you already : )

I want to see how things play out for you Globetrot!  I am Sooooo excited for you!  You have been sooooo patient! : )  


Mommysoon-Sorry to hear about your chemical pregnancy.  This next time will be successful!  Hang in there!

ltllitig8r- You've already gotten your BFP... so I'll just say Congrats again!!! : )

As for me, waiting to hear when I start progesterone (I've been on estrace) to bring on AF, then I'll have a timeline!  



I hope we all get our BFP's!!! : )


SSBD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hopefulcb]

Of course MHV!! I don't think this one is as busy as the other one!! Where are all the IVFers over 40??? :)

[babydreamr]

Hey Ladies, I guess this is where I belong?!  I am on day 7 of stims, I went in for my 4th u/s tomorrow morning and the Nurse thinks I may trigger tomorrow night (4/3), which would make my ER on Tuesday April 5th.  My lining is 11.9, my Estradiol level today was 1765, and I have 15 follies over 10mm ranging in size from 10.5 - 14mm.  This is my first IVF and I am getting really nervous.  I have so many questions I have yet to ask my RE.  Can I work the day after my ER?  How many days of bed rest after ET?  I am due to travel on business April 12th, only an hour flight, but can I still do that?  Oh boy, starting to freak out a little bit!

Oh, and the thought of starting those Progesterone shots is giving me nightmares :o(

[mhv]

I am really fearing the POI's too!!!  Gulp!
It sounds like your stimming well!  Can't wait to see how many eggs they retrieve!!!!  


Hopeful!  That's for the welcome!!!!!

[globetrot]

I start lupron this week!!!!

Thanks Mel- I HAVE been patient and I appreciate you acknowledging that- even if my RE doesn't!  I thought they should have bought me a present or had a cake for my 1 year anniversary with them- but they didn't.  lol

Babydreamr- the progesterone scares the crap out of me too- there is no other way to say it.  I love my DH but the thought of him giving me a shot- well it freaks me out.  AND he travels quite a bit for business so I have NO idea what my back up plan is!!!!  I need to make friends with a nurse- fast!  I  guessthe progesterone in oil comes in thinner varieties- but the stuff I have looks like syrup. argh.  I was inventorying my supplies today and when I opened up that it really bothered me.  It will be okay.


I am very excited for all of us!  SSBD my friends!

[globetrot]

BTW- You should talk to your RE asap about the travel.  I was told I could not fly at all until after the first trimester.  Maybe it will be different since it is a short flight.  Maybe you can get some medical excuse.  Keep us posted.  SSBD!