FET June 2024

[amkw]

Hi,

Is anyone else planning on a FET in June? ☺️

I had my second cycle of ICSI in April and now have 8 frozen embryos.

I didn’t have a fresh transfer in April as there was some fluid left in my endometrium from ivf medication. I thought it best to wait till June so by then my body will be fully recovered.

🤞

@Sherr33 I’m sorry :( as others have said, it’s still early but I don’t blame you for feeling this way. Take it easy! Xxx

i have my first lining scan on Thurs. Only a week in to my cycle and it’s been the longest ever. I’m so sick of being patient and grown up! I just want to have a tantrum

@Sierra26 I have my scan on friday...hopefully my lining is where it needs to be. This process really does test your patience, I agree.

I've just had some acupuncture. Has anyone else done this? I didn't with my fresh, but did with my last FET and i'm doing it with this FET also.

@amkw I did think about accupuncture but never got around to making an appointment. Hopefully it works for you.. did it hurt? I am doing the watermelon, beetroot and ginger juice every day which is meant to support implantation. I say juice, mine is more of a smoothie because I don’t have a juicer. I make it with pomegranate juice, doesn’t taste as bad as it sounds!

Thank you all for your supportive messages. @Natty2 @Anna531 @GabbyGal

Good luck @Sierra26 @amkw hopefully everything is on track for you

@GabbyGal It doesn’t hurt but it’s weird…it’s hard to explain!

I am drinking beetroot juice too… it’s horrible! I’m forcing it down me though as it’s really good for you in general and for fertility.

@amkw I did acupuncture during my second round of ICSI and then in the lead up to FET and during, including about 3-4 hours post transfer.
Not sure if it helped but I was ready to do anything!
I also had lots of pomegranate juice and beetroot to help with the lining!

Sent to soon, good luck with the lining scan both @amkw @Sierra26!

@amkw I'm also doing acupuncture for this FET cycle. I can't say I enjoy it but it definitely makes a difference. I had my first lining scan last Friday and it was already 8.4mm triple which was great but I'd only been on Progynova for 6 days so they kept me going on and are scanning again tomorrow before starting progesterone 🫠 So exhausting waiting...

@Sierra26 Good luck for Thursday's scan. Is that your first one? I'm booked for transfer on Monday 24th June 😬

Oh and Maca Powder for the lining does great things @amkw 🙌🏼

@Natty2 Was that actually 3-4 hours doing acupuncture or 3-4 after FET?
Mine are only about 40 mins each time.

@Hollielouise I agree, it's not something I enjoy but it is what it is! I'm having a session directly before transfer and then another directly after. It's an opportunity to relax at least! Then it will be straight to Maccies for fries!

@amkw sorry yes 3-4 hours after! Only a 45 min session!

Hi All,

I hope you don't mind me joining this thread a bit late.

We transferred a euploid blast last Tuesday 11th. We've had a rough 18 months. We are trying for a sibling for DD who was born after our second embryo transfer. This is our 5th transfer since having her. In the last 18 months, we had a chemical, a double transfer that failed, a miscarriage at 7 weeks and a surprise pregnancy that ended in MMC at 8 weeks.

I have been lurking on this thread for the last week or so. I got my BFP on Saturday at 4dp5dt (very very faint). The lines continued but were faint on Sunday and Monday with no progression. I cried myself to sleep last night thinking it was all over and another chemical. Then this morning I did another test and to my shock the test line came up as dark as the control line.

I don't intend this to be a trigger for anyone. I just want to share as I'm really struggling to be excited....I'm absolutely petrified. I keep telling myself it's going to be another chemical/miscarriage. My beta isn't until next Monday. I guess I just wanted to join for a bit of support over the next few weeks.

I hope you are all ok on this journey.

Xx

Welcome! Sounds like you’ve had your fair share! Fingers crossed 🤞 that your line keeps getting stronger.

I think we all worry about having a chemical, I know that’s what I’m going to be worrying about if I do get a positive this transfer but got to trust the system and believe that this is your time!

@amkw thank you so much for your kind words

When are you scheduled for your transfer?

@hja62 If I ovulate according to the app I think I will be getting a transfer around 28-29 June! 29 June is my partners birthday 🤣

Welcome @hja62 thats amazing news!!!!!! I’m so glad this morning was good and strong and I’m very sorry to hear the rough time you’ve had lately!!! I can’t imagine!!
And it must be difficult to let yourself get excited but I think we have to allow ourselves to hope and feel the good stuff- god knows it can change in a heartbeat but it’s all worry and lows if we don’t. Easier said than done I know!! Fantastic news!!

I tried acupuncture a while back but my cycle was cancelled and I never got back into it. Lots of people swear by it.

how is everyone? Are there any appointments this week? Xx

Can anyone relate… I’m now CD8, so 8th day of progynova and I’m getting loads of EWCM! Assume it’s the estrogen and hoping it’s a good signal for my lining prep. I’m on ganirelix so defs not due to ovulation! Counting down the hours until my first scan on Thurs.

Amazing @hja62 , thanks for sharing. Keep us posted on progression!

Welcome @hja62 It sounds like such a tough journey. Keep updating us on progress 💕

@Sierra26 - have had SO much EWCM - I've had two tracking scans now and lining is over 8mm and triple so I'd say it's a good sign of the rising oestrogen for sure. Not long until your scan now!

@amkw I definitely need to book more sessions in. Is there a recommendation on close before/after transfer it should be?

My transfer is on Monday morning - first one I've had - any tips and advice appreciated 🥰💓

@hja62 welcome and amazing news! Got everything crossed for you that it keeps progressing into a stronger line. When is your otd?
I'm sorry you've had such a rough time to get to this point.
Keep us posted on your bloods next week

@Hollielouise best of luck for your transfer!!
I followed other tips I found on here and tried every myth in the book, from pineapples to fries and keeping warm feet!
I did acupuncture after the transfer which my acupuncturist said was the main one to do if I couldn't fit in before. I'm not sure if any of those things are what helped it work. Best of luck!

Good luck @Hollielouise so exciting! I too did all the old wives tales….mcdonalds fries after, pineapple in the first week, bought warm cosy slipper socks I’ve worn as soon as I get in from work, Brazil nuts every morning but it was more helping me feel like I was doing something through the wait.
I’ve been taking a multivitamin, VitD and folic acid every morning now for quite a while.

@Hollielouise thanks, good to know it’s normal! Sending lots of luck for Monday ❤️

@amkw fingers crossed! Our transfer this time was 3 years to the day we transferred our DD, our only successful transfer so I’m all about significance of transfer dates!!

Thanks so much @Anna531, @Hollielouise, @Sierra26 ! So lovely to have the support! Where are you in the process? Are you still prepping for transfer or in the dreaded TWW

@Natty2 my OTD is this Sunday 23rd!

I've run out of proper tests (obsessive testing for a couple of days!!) so I'm down to cheap dipsticks until I can get more, but I did one this morning and it looks darker than last night. I actually had a little cry with relief....definitely not out of the woods yet but another step in the right direction!

Aw I love the date significance @hja62 !

Im TTC#1, in round 1, after an unintended freeze all in April (OHSS). Have 3 embryos in the freezer. Have first lining scan tomorrow and I usually have good lining (we did 6 monitored letrozole cycles prior to this and was complimented on my lining each month!) so I’m hoping we’ll get the go ahead quite quickly. Meaning I expect transfer to end up planned for any day next week 🤞🏻