IVF/FET FEB MARCH No 4 2022

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Hi new thread carried on !! Please tag everyone else I just grabbed a few names from the last couple of pages :)
@bluehawaii29
@gigi89x
@overlyanxious
@justawannabemam
@easterbunny7
@frenchiepupmama
@Mochii
@paxromana
@NaomiNatNat
@IE00
@W1ngingit

Good luck with the tww @LuckyNovember

@Bluebonnet3 I hope you get lots of good eggs from the testing.

@Clarps84 I'm so sorry - totally gutting. Hope you are resting up and looking after yourself

@Clarps84 I’m so sorry to hear that this has happened. I can’t imagine the emotions you must be feeling right now. Look after yourself and take all the time you need. x

I've been so focused on getting ready for the third embryo batching EC that I haven't asked the clinic when I can do an FET. I sent an email to the nurse asking about it and she said we can talk to the dr at tomorrow's EC and see what the options are and sign the consent forms. Perhaps there is a chance of transferring one of my tested Frosties from an earlier round in 6 days? Or waiting for a full cycle after next bleed? Has anyone heard of this (FET directly after EC) being done? I don't think I'm at particular risk of ohss.

@Clarps84 sorry you have had to go through all this! Do you know how long you need to recover before trying FET? Try to rest and take time to process. 💐

@Bluebonnet3 that sounds like a great idea, fresh transfers are always like that so definitely worth asking! How many have you batched until now?

@LuckyNovember I have two frozen tested chromosomal normal (euploid) embryos that were frozen at day 5, one from each of the previous batching cycles. We are planning for this to be my last egg collection, and then do what we can with what we have. (Before going on to plan b.)

The collections so far have been averaging 15-20 collected, 5-7 fertilised, 0-3 blasts per cycle (and presumably 0-1 normal), with icsi. Trying to manage expectations that we might not add to the frozen-and-tested-normal basket. But having a 2 good to go sounds like a pretty decent shot!

Today's egg collection went ok. 16 collected, and I should find out later today or maybe tomorrow (forget which) goes many are mature/fertilised. Going ahead with freeze all for testing.

All going well, we will proceed with transfer of one of my frosties on Monday (day 5).

Clinic has also advised that I take 1-2 weeks off work from ET to help manage stress which affects immune system.

Onwards to couch and crap tv for today and tomorrow!

Hi Everyone, been absent for a while. Got an infection from egg collection apparently had to have surgery to remove cysts from my ovaries and flush my tubes! Its nice to know everyrhing is nice and clean down there but apparently it may affect my amh levels. I have one more round of ivf but I think my Doc will advise I use egg donor, I have to wait a couple of months to start next round. Does anyone have experience with this? Is it worth it/easier?

Congratulations @Bluehawaii29 😁❤💙

Best of luck with the rollercoaster everyone so much to read through!

@NaomiNatNat heyy thanks for your message, yeah it was twins initially and then we went back for EPU scan today at 6.5 weeks. Looks like the first twin is growing well and had a strong heartbeat and normal rate but the other twin sadly they couldn’t find the heart beat on todays scan and it was considerably smaller so they are rescanning next week to check viability of twin 2 but we just praying for one healthy baby. That was the purpose of this so just have to accept what will be will be

I’m so glad they sorted out your infection and cleared the system. I’m glad you can start again and wishing you best of luck in your next cycle xx

@Clarps84 im so sorry to hear this, i hope you are ok & keeping well 💛

@Bluebonnet3 congratulations on your 16 eggs, a great number! How did fertilisation go?

@NaomiNatNat I'm sorry to hear you got an infection, what were your symptoms?

@Bluehawaii29 i'm so sorry to hear this news, but i really hope everything is ok. Il be thinking of you 💕

I hope everyone else is doing well ☺️

@Gigi89x thank you yes the consultant said this can happen with ivf and she’s seen it before and the twin without heartbeat will just be resorbed by the body while the other one can carry on growing. there is a slight chance there might be a heart beat by the scan next week but just don’t want to get hopes up so I’m focusing on keeping the one healthy and strong now 🌈🌈

@Bluehawaii29 thats the best attitude to have & focus on a healthy baby. I hope you are managing to not be too busy at your surgery and get some chill time x

I finally had my consultant appointment today.
Consultant said he was suprised it didn't implant as i had a grade A 5 day blastocyst and 10mm womb lining but these things can happen. @Bluehawaii29 @Millymillymillymillymilly thanks for the tip on progesterone blood test - I'm going to do that before transfer.

He asked me if i want 1 or 2 embryos next time but for now i said 1 & It will be a frozen medicated cycle.

I wont be able to start until July which I'm quite upset about as I'm going on a short break in June it means i cant start till i return. I kinda wish i didn't book it (booked ages ago) but its a sisters trip for my sisters 30th! So i do want to spoil her ☺️

@Bluehawaii29 did you have a nice birthday? Happy birthday! Is it today? 🥳

@Gigi89x aww yeah I’m my first fresh cycle I also transferred a 5AA and consultant was surprised it didn’t work. Don’t lose hope, got good feeling about your next one xx
Aww that’s nice you’re doing that for your sister, I’m sure you will get good karma for your next cycle ❤️
Yeah it was my bday yesterday. Was so tired to enjoy properly but just about managed cinema and Pizza Hut. Oh well, birthdays come and go but got to focus on what’s happened right now and just do what I have to do. I’ve taken this week off work to just process everything and take it easy. It’s been really intense up till now and was taking its toll on my anxiety levels. Am feeling a bit better now and hopefully next 4 days will be what I need to recharge my batteries. Just got to use the time wisely to relax instead of worrying about next scan x

@Bluehawaii29 i hope your ok and you can always chat to us here! ☺️

Btw i started all of us are dead - yesterday 😂 the way the zombies run etc is so funny!

@Gigi89x lol yeah that series was so good. Struggling to find another one. Just finding I’m just flicking aimlessly through Netflix and nothing catching my interest

@Bluehawaii29 Thank you very much. Focus on the baby with the heartbeat for now. You must have mixed feelings I'm sure but hope you're alright. Have a healthy pregnancy xx

@Gigi89x I had some bleeding and lower back pains starting 7dp5dt that didn't stop. 3 weeks later inflammation and infection of my internal organs were detected after blood tests. All because of endometriosis.

Don't ignore your symptoms ladies, and do insist with your clinic if you feel something isn't right. I was told my symptoms were normal by mine when clearly it wasnt xx

Embryologist update: of 16 collected yesterday, 4 are fertilised. Was hoping for more, but it is what it is. I should get another update on day 3 (Saturday).

That's good news @Bluebonnet3
I imagine you did hope for more... of course as you know from your other rounds, 1/2 of those can be golden 😊

Somehow I thought that numbers at a EC was the metric for success, in fact ima almost sure this is a lot of the "messaging" around IVF, and in the end, I think it's just random luck; maybe your single egg is a good one, and maybe in another batch of 12 there is 4/5/0 good ones 🤷🏻‍♀️ I hope that among those four there are some more good ones for your stash... and that you now get to start using them!!!!

@Bluebonnet3 was it you talking about already transferring one of your previously tested embryos on this cycle? Did you ask them already?? I think that's a great idea....

@Bluebonnet3 congrats on your 4 fertilised!

Has anyone here had an endometrial scratch? My consultant suggested for my FET. Id just like to get an idea on what the procedure was like & did anyone have any success after having it done?

We have been testing as we go, instead of testing all at the end. It's more expensive up front, but it might save in other costs/time down the line. Also we preferred the idea of freezing each blast once (and thawing for transfer), instead of 'freezing, thawing for testing, re-freezing, re-thawing for transfer' if you test at the end of embryo batching. Some clinics might not give you the choice.

The day before EC I thought it was worth asking if it was ok to proceed with transferring one of our 2 frozen embryos that were already tested as chromosomally normal, and the consultant said it was ok.

So like in a regular fresh transfer scenario, I've been taking progesterone from EC day, and the idea is we go ahead with transfer on day 5, providing one of our 2 frosties thaws ok. And the embryos from this cycle will be frozen and tested if any make it to day 5.

Actually looking back at our previous fertilisation numbers, we have had 3, 6, 6, 5, & 4 fertilised from our five ECs over the past year. So pretty in line with usual for us.

@NaomiNatNat I used a donor egg and I'm 8 weeks pregnant and currently it feels like the best decision I've ever made. Happy to answer any questions or give more thoughts over DM.

@Gigi89x I'm sorry you have to wait till July. Perhaps this is an opportunity to have a lovely holiday in June where you don't have any nausea or limitations on what you can do/eat and will put you in a great positive mindset before July

@Bluebonnet3 so when will you be able to transfer your fet? Sounds like you've got some good ones from your testing

@Overlyanxious thanks! How are you feeling at the moment?

@Bluehawaii29 @Millymillymillymillymilly or anyone else did you guys do a short or long FET?
Iv been told il start on day 2 with meds and duration is 21 days

@Gigi89x heya mine was around that long too, I think 21 days sounds right x