That sucks, thechickencoop. I'm really sorry. Does this mean you won't take the progesterone at all this cycle? Had you taken any Clomid or Femara?
I'm still going to fill my progesterone especially now since I have that coupon (thanks...er...ironbaby? Maybe?) But nothing else. We haven't done any other meds yet either so it was just going to be the ultrasounds to check for O and TI, then progesterone.
BUT a cycle including I think clomid, ovulation induction, IUI, and monitoring (it says cd3 through O so I'm assuming u/s and bloodwork?) is 1400 for our OOP cost so I'm like....oook. I'm not wasting money on JUST the monitoring if more can be done.
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
Hey everyone! I'm just trucking along on CD15 of a natural cycle. DH and I are leaning towards IVF at this point but we're unsure about how we should go about it. Do we buy one cycle? Multiple cycles? Go for a shared risk program? ICSI? There are just so many decisions to think about and it's completely overwhelming. If anyone has any advice, I'd love to hear it!
QOTW: I had this Jem costume (the plastic sheet and mask kind) that I loooved. I'm pretty sure I wore it for like 3 Halloweens in a row.
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
Hey everyone! I'm just trucking along on CD15 of a natural cycle. DH and I are leaning towards IVF at this point but we're unsure about how we should go about it. Do we buy one cycle? Multiple cycles? Go for a shared risk program? ICSI? There are just so many decisions to think about and it's completely overwhelming. If anyone has any advice, I'd love to hear it!
QOTW: I had this Jem costume (the plastic sheet and mask kind) that I loooved. I'm pretty sure I wore it for like 3 Halloweens in a row.
**siggy warning** Hey lady, I hope you don't mind me chiming in. I'm sorry that you're looking at your IVF options, it's all garbage at this point, you know? Most of the options your doctor will be able to advise you on, but I will walk you through some of our choices.
We had borderline morphology and due to that, was suggested that we do ICSI. I'd also add here, that more and more clinic are moving towards having ICSI be standard for every cycle they do. It's one of the options that I would suggest you look into. We are technically still unexplained but even with ICSI still only had 5/11 fertilize, and that would be much lower if we had done traditional fertilization.
As far as how many cycles, I don't think anyone but you two can decide that. Is there a refund if you don't need a second cycle? I'm sure your clinic will be very transparent about such things (hopefully) so ask, ask, ask.
Last thing is the risk shared program. When I looked into doing mine, I will say the one thing I remember being told is that the RS programs are always geared towards the clinic coming out ahead. For example, to qualify you have to be in tip top shape, and show 0 signs that a cycle would fail. There are usually age restrictions and preexisting medical restrictions to these cycles.
IVF is so overwhelming, take your time and look at your options with a realistic expectation of how much money you can put into or want to put into it. It adds up quickly. Also, PGS testing? All more options and cost. Good luck!
IUI 1-3 BFN IVF #1 - Oct '15 - 10R, 3M, 0F IVF #2 - August 16 - 12R, 11M, 5F. 1 to transfer and 2 to freeze - BFP!! - MMC caught at 7w5d FET #1 - 1/26 - BFP, due 10/14
Hey everyone! I'm just trucking along on CD15 of a natural cycle. DH and I are leaning towards IVF at this point but we're unsure about how we should go about it. Do we buy one cycle? Multiple cycles? Go for a shared risk program? ICSI? There are just so many decisions to think about and it's completely overwhelming. If anyone has any advice, I'd love to hear it!
QOTW: I had this Jem costume (the plastic sheet and mask kind) that I loooved. I'm pretty sure I wore it for like 3 Halloweens in a row.
**siggy warning** Hey lady, I hope you don't mind me chiming in. I'm sorry that you're looking at your IVF options, it's all garbage at this point, you know? Most of the options your doctor will be able to advise you on, but I will walk you through some of our choices.
We had borderline morphology and due to that, was suggested that we do ICSI. I'd also add here, that more and more clinic are moving towards having ICSI be standard for every cycle they do. It's one of the options that I would suggest you look into. We are technically still unexplained but even with ICSI still only had 5/11 fertilize, and that would be much lower if we had done traditional fertilization.
As far as how many cycles, I don't think anyone but you two can decide that. Is there a refund if you don't need a second cycle? I'm sure your clinic will be very transparent about such things (hopefully) so ask, ask, ask.
Last thing is the risk shared program. When I looked into doing mine, I will say the one thing I remember being told is that the RS programs are always geared towards the clinic coming out ahead. For example, to qualify you have to be in tip top shape, and show 0 signs that a cycle would fail. There are usually age restrictions and preexisting medical restrictions to these cycles.
IVF is so overwhelming, take your time and look at your options with a realistic expectation of how much money you can put into or want to put into it. It adds up quickly. Also, PGS testing? All more options and cost. Good luck!
Hey! Thanks so much for the advice! I was pretty much set on doing ICSI until I started reading some conflicting articles about how it's only effective if there's MFI and that there's a higher risk of genetic abnormalities. But considering I'm unexplained, I think I want to cover all my bases and do the ICSI (phew, one decision made!). My clinic doesn't offer the multi cycle discount or SR program so if I wanted to pursue either of those I'd have to switch to a different clinic that doesn't take my insurance. It's definitely a lot to take it and I'm terrified of making a bad decision. I'm going to mull over it some more. Thanks again!
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
Post by teachermomtobe on Oct 4, 2016 16:55:30 GMT -5
@samrs22, I hope everything is okay with your genetic results. The nurse may not have even had them in front of her when you asked. Also, I think genetic results are something that should always be explained in context and not lightly given over the phone so hopefully that's all it was.
Side note: I found out I am a carrier for SMA and we discussed those results with a genetic counselor we were seeing for something else. It only really matters if DH is also a carrier and he is not so it's all okay (odds of a kid effected went from 1:4 to 1:1,200 or something like that) even though it was scary at the time. Even if something comes up in the testing it doesn't necessarily mean anything in the long run.
Post by thechickencoop on Oct 4, 2016 17:10:42 GMT -5
Also, I think I was combining protocols. Help? Looks like a medicated cycle,IUI, no trigger is the 1400, just OI, TI is 1100, but I would think if we're going to go for it we might as well up our chances. I mean I know we'll discuss it all next week but...impatient. (see above post too lol)
Also, I think I was combining protocols. Help? Looks like a medicated cycle,IUI, no trigger is the 1400, just OI, TI is 1100, but I would think if we're going to go for it we might as well up our chances. I mean I know we'll discuss it all next week but...impatient. (see above post too lol)
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To me the $300 difference is small when you're already spending over $1,000 and I would do the IUI. If your doctor doesn't think it will really help your chances then maybe don't do it but for me I'd always wonder what if.
Also, I think I was combining protocols. Help? Looks like a medicated cycle,IUI, no trigger is the 1400, just OI, TI is 1100, but I would think if we're going to go for it we might as well up our chances. I mean I know we'll discuss it all next week but...impatient. (see above post too lol)
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To me the $300 difference is small when you're already spending over $1,000 and I would do the IUI. If your doctor doesn't think it will really help your chances then maybe don't do it but for me I'd always wonder what if.
Right? Ok I just thought I was reading it wrong. That's why I cancelled Friday, like why would I pay 1000 for some monitoring but nothing to actually UP our chances this cycle.
On we go. We had luckily saved up a good chunk for a pregnancy/delivery when we started TTC 2 years ago. At the time we had a super high deductible plan. At least that's different now so we have the cash to use for GKU in the first place. :/
thechickencoop That's what I'm reading too... $1100 for a medicated TI cycle with monitoring and $1400 for a medicated IUI cycle with monitoring. If it were me, I would spend the extra $300 on the IUI.
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
Engaged May 2003 Married June 2005 TTC #1 since October 2014 H-1% morph, low motility, low count Me-.1 AMH levels, low AFC, DOR/POI, perimenopause Foster Care journey begins March 2016-licensed 11/7/16 Foster parents to A & J 1/31/17 www.fertilityfriend.com/home/5525ef
Post by kawaiikitsune on Oct 4, 2016 20:24:55 GMT -5
cjchio So sorry your period is being a jerk. ♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ So glad the pills helped your lining! GL on Friday. wannabmama So sorry this cycle has been disappointing thus far. FX for better news on Thursday. cateyes FX for doubled numbers tomorrow!!! @yaga *hugs* Sending you all the positive vibes for tomorrow. daisy818 Crossing all the things for you this cycle. Also, holy cuteness overload at that picture. ceejay Heck yeah for no symptoms and shorter period! FX for your baseline appointment. @wallflwr926 FX for some answers soon. Supergirl ftw! PepperPottsJ FX your left ovary plays nice and for a smooth ER on Thursday. teachermomtobe Crossing everything for you! thechickencoop Ugh, how frustrating. I hope you can get something worked out with the RE, easilyunamused FX for lots of fertilized embies! lilsneezy No advice unfortunately but fx you & YH can find an option that suits you. @samrs22 FX the end of the month gets here quickly for you and the results are good. Sending you some good vibes that the genetic testing isn't terrible news.
AFM, just another natural cycle over here. I am currently on CD15. FF hasn't given me CH's yet so we're just having all the sex and preparing for this hurricane. At least if the power goes out, we can use that time to possibly make a baby.
QOTW - When I was 4 or 5, I was a ballerina for Halloween. I slept in the costume for weeks after and my mom had to beg me to finally take it off. I loved the tutu so much.
Home study is next Friday morning. (Eek..lots to do but got some done this last weekend). Current foster home is supposed to be in contact with us to set up a time we can meet with them and kids (so exiting!). If everything go according to plan we would be placed with them the week of October 17th sometime. We got some background information but will find out more from current foster home.
In other news I went to doctor and have a sinus infection so hope the antibiotics clear it up. I already got better sleep last night then I had in over a week.
QOTW: i was the energiser bunny. My mom made my costume and my trick or treat bag was a plastic bucket wrapped up to look like a battery. I gad so many peopme wamt my picture. It was a great costume and kept me warm.
Engaged May 2003 Married June 2005 TTC #1 since October 2014 H-1% morph, low motility, low count Me-.1 AMH levels, low AFC, DOR/POI, perimenopause Foster Care journey begins March 2016-licensed 11/7/16 Foster parents to A & J 1/31/17 www.fertilityfriend.com/home/5525ef
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
Ugh thechickencoop, that sucks! I hope it gets figured out soon.
easilyunamused, glad that's done and FX for more good news to come!
@samrs22, sorry the wait is so long, I know how frustrating missing a cycle can be. I hope you can decipher your results and that it's all clear.
kawaiikitsune, stay safe! Hope the storm doesn't hit you too hard.
butlerfan, that's so exciting! October 17th is so soon. Hope your sinus infection clears up fast.
AFM, CD2 here. Trying to get over the disappointment of another failed cycle. We were hoping to move to IUI this month, but when I called the RE they are still waiting on some blood work to get back before we can move forward. If that doesn't happen before the end of this week there goes that plan, and we'll have to wait until December to try IUI because of my work travel schedule. Sigh.
QOTW: One favourite was a few years back when my girlfriends and I all went to a party together as the Golden Girls. White hair and big 80s sweaters. It was awesome, but we definitely did not fit in with all the girls in their sexy animal costumes etc.
Post by easilyunamused on Oct 5, 2016 10:49:22 GMT -5
♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪, yes! So happy your lining started to act right I only did a Lupron shot for my ER trigger and holy itchy skin! I'm hoping I don't have it in my transfer protocol too. All things crossed for a nice ET! Are you transferring one or two?
wannabmama, I am still sending growing vibes to your follies! GL tomorrow!
cateyes,YAY! I really hope the betas keep on climbing!
ceejay, So glad you have no side effects from bcps!
@wallflwr926, Wow, a lot of medical issues going on. I hope that you find some answers and start moving forward with a plan.
PepperPottsJ, GL tomorrow! I would take the next day off of I were you. My ER was yesterday and I am shocked at how much pain I am in. I was told to take a week off, but my job is physically demanding.
teachermomtobe, I really hope that embryo is making itself at home in your ute! A nice 9 month lease;)
thechickencoop, I hope you can figure out the $$ issue. If I were you I'd probably just go with the IUI and I would want a trigger shot. But I have never turned a OPK, so it was less guess work for myself.
lilsneezy, Do you have coverage? My RE automatically does ICSI, so that decision was made for us. You are unexplained, correct? I would talk to your RE about how many eggs he would expect to get and go from there. I am guessing you'll probably only need one egg retrieval and then have embryos left to freeze just in case. You also need to think about fresh/frozen transfers. My RE only does frozen, because it has a higher rate of implantation.
@samrs22, I hope you have good news at your appointment!
butlerfan, eeeek! That's so exciting! I hope that this placement works out for you and YH!
mill23, I am sorry this past cycle was a bust. FX that you can sneak in an IUI before your work stuff gets in the way. IF really is a pain in the ass when dealing with the scheduling.
@yaga, With my first IUI with clomid cyle I didn't end up triggering until cycle day 24 or something crazy. My response took forever and had 2 weeks of monitoring. Super frustrating. But the next 2 cycles I was ready right around cd14. Good luck!
♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ , yes! So happy your lining started to act right I only did a Lupron shot for my ER trigger and holy itchy skin! I'm hoping I don't have it in my transfer protocol too. All things crossed for a nice ET! Are you transferring one or two?
After some internal debate, I decided to only transfer one again. I want to give transferring one a shot with a smooth procedure. My first transfer went pretty badly. RE had to try and try again to get in. So, it was pretty much hopeless for that one to stick. Since then, I've had a cervical dilation surgery, so I am going to give it one more shot with just one. If this one isn't successful, I'll move on to two.
♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ , yes! So happy your lining started to act right I only did a Lupron shot for my ER trigger and holy itchy skin! I'm hoping I don't have it in my transfer protocol too. All things crossed for a nice ET! Are you transferring one or two?
After some internal debate, I decided to only transfer one again. I want to give transferring one a shot with a smooth procedure. My first transfer went pretty badly. RE had to try and try again to get in. So, it was pretty much hopeless for that one to stick. Since then, I've had a cervical dilation surgery, so I am going to give it one more shot with just one. If this one isn't successful, I'll move on to two.
It's such a difficult decision, isn't it? I still go back and forth. I'm sorry your first ET didn't go well. It was a fresh transfer, correct?
After some internal debate, I decided to only transfer one again. I want to give transferring one a shot with a smooth procedure. My first transfer went pretty badly. RE had to try and try again to get in. So, it was pretty much hopeless for that one to stick. Since then, I've had a cervical dilation surgery, so I am going to give it one more shot with just one. If this one isn't successful, I'll move on to two.
It's such a difficult decision, isn't it? I still go back and forth. I'm sorry your first ET didn't go well. It was a fresh transfer, correct?
An awful decision to have to make!! Yes to it being a fresh transfer. In hindsight, I wish I would have just held off and done a FET. I was so in the moment, though. But this was just my body, KWIM? There are lots of women who are successful with a fresh transfer. I just think my body was telling me no, but I didn't listen.
I hate getting too hopeful, but I am feeling much better about this time around.
I can't remember - are you doing a fresh transfer? Have you heard any fert report today?
It's such a difficult decision, isn't it? I still go back and forth. I'm sorry your first ET didn't go well. It was a fresh transfer, correct?
An awful decision to have to make!! Yes to it being a fresh transfer. In hindsight, I wish I would have just held off and done a FET. I was so in the moment, though. But this was just my body, KWIM? There are lots of women who are successful with a fresh transfer. I just think my body was telling me no, but I didn't listen.
I hate getting too hopeful, but I am feeling much better about this time around.
I can't remember - are you doing a fresh transfer? Have you heard any fert report today?
I can see how you felt like we just need to do it right away. Everything with IF seems like it takes forever. My RE only does frozen transfers so I was prepared to wait. I'm hoping that they'll start prepping me for my FET as soon as I have cd1 and not make me wait until the next cycle. I hope to hear something from them by the end of the day!
easilyunamused 25?! That's awesome... FX for mature and fertilized eggs!
@samrs22 Ah waiting for results is the worst... I always try to sneak a peak and use Google to decipher what my bloodwork means before my appointments!
mill23 Sorry for the failed IUI I hope you're able to get everything done so you don't have to wait until December!
I think I tagged everyone... if I missed you- sorry! Hugs and FX for everyone.
I'm going to try to post more here. For those of you who don't remember me - we've been TTC since Feb 2013. I went to my OB/GYN to find out why we didn't have any luck in Sept 2014, was DX with Diabetes. Got that under control with diet/exercise (no meds) and started testing with my OB/GYN in April 2015. I was DX with multiple fibroids and had surgery in May 2015 to remove fibroids, including one that was blocking one of my tubes, had my HSG and a D&C all at the same time. We were given the green light to start "trying" again. But then DH shut down, and we stopped trying. Completely.
This past August, he had a change of heart and we're kinda NTNP, but are starting to put a little more effort to "trying", but not "officially"... if that makes any sense at all. He is kinda disappointed when CD1 comes along, but it's ok. Either way, I'm currently CD4 of cycle 40+. I had my annual GYN appointment last week, and he said there are no signs of any new fibroids, my uterus is SMALL (it was much larger - as if I was 16 weeks pregnant - when I had the fibroids). I purchased some OPK's and pre-seed to have on hand, and I did start temping this week, but we're not using it to plan sex - just using FF just to be aware of what's going on.
DH told me last week that he doesn't want to get "checked out" - he'd rather not know if he's the problem. And I guess I'm ok with that. I'm just thrilled he's interested in me again.
MrsRC-33, MrRC-37. TTC#1 since 2/13. DX: T2 diet controlled diabetic, removed multiple fibroids blocking tubes, via robotic myomectomy, hysteroscopy and D&C on 5/15. CD3 b/w normal. HSG normal after surgery. On the bench April-June 2015. NTNP indefinitely. Loss mentioned.
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
DH told me last week that he doesn't want to get "checked out" - he'd rather not know if he's the problem. And I guess I'm ok with that. I'm just thrilled he's interested in me again.
Anyway, happy to be "back" and out of lurking!
This concerns me. I hope you two are really on the same page. I hate to see you get hurt.
I hope that I am just reading too much in to it. I wish you all the luck in TTC again!
Post by ♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ on Oct 5, 2016 14:40:37 GMT -5
Here's some humor -
I was chosen for a random pee test at work today. As I am waiting in line for my turn, I realize that my pee is gonna look funky from the estradiol pills!!!
And sure enough, there were little specks of medicine floating around. LOL.
We both just didn't say anything about. Luckily, I passed.
IT WENT UP. 160 today from 87. The RE said it only needs to go up by 60%, not really double to be on track and so we made it. I will move on to the other board but had to say good bye to all you ladies! I will be creeping and wishing and hoping on each of you. I love you all and want nothing but the best for each of you.
Anyone want to be the question person for this check-in? Not really a leader but more of the person who gets the PMs with new gals asking if they belong.
Post by kawaiikitsune on Oct 5, 2016 14:45:57 GMT -5
lilsneezy Cycle twinsies! FX for you this cycle! butlerfan FX everything goes well with the visit! mill23 Hopefully, they'll get your b/w results before the end of the week. @yaga Crossing all the things for a better response at Friday's u/s. MrsRC88 Welcome back! Glad YH came around and that you are "trying" again. GL and FX to you! cateyes YAY, so freaking happy for you!!!
Since the storm looks to be hitting us kinda bad tomorrow/Friday, we will likely lose power and I won't be able to update until (hopefully) the beginning-ish of next week. Prayers that we are able to ride out the storm unscathed are appreciated.
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