Week of Feb 24

[vmars]

Did anyone have an awful period after their HSG? I have a lot of bleeding with some clots. I have bad cramps. Based on my us wirh the RE they said I may be releasing two eggs this cycle so idk if that’s it. I def don’t think it’s a miscarriage or anything - we did it like once when I was considered fertile and used a condom.

[landmermaid]

Feb 26, 2019 14:52:58 GMT -5 vmars said:

Did anyone have an awful period after their HSG? I have a lot of bleeding with some clots. I have bad cramps. Based on my us wirh the RE they said I may be releasing two eggs this cycle so idk if that’s it. I def don’t think it’s a miscarriage or anything - we did it like once when I was considered fertile and used a condom.

My period was whacky after my saline sonogram. It came two days early, a 25 day cycle (which it's never done before) and was heavier and longer than normal. I think it's definitely possible that it just messes with things.

[vmars]

landmermaid, yeah my friend who did the HSG also said her period was awful afterwards. 😐

[vmars]

So I got some good news, they said my Day 3 bloodwork came back very good and I can start birth control tonight. I should be able to start my injections in 10-14 days!! We just have to finish my testing, get all my meds and insurance in order. Woo hoo!! I originally thought I would not get to start until the end of March.

[starryfish]

Hey all......I am just waiting. We cant cycle this month due to the D&C last month. And still waiting to be classed to start the IVF trail. Hopefully I get called in April! Its my bday month :-)

[G22]

Our embryo thawed beautifully and has been transferred in! Beta is 3/9 🙏

[fairfax]

Feb 27, 2019 15:53:22 GMT -5 G22 said:

Our embryo thawed beautifully and has been transferred in! Beta is 3/9 🙏

Good luck!!!

[stellelinds25]

Feb 27, 2019 15:53:22 GMT -5 G22 said:

Our embryo thawed beautifully and has been transferred in! Beta is 3/9 🙏

Yay!! Stick little one, stick!

[chocolatepie]

So get this.

We had no male factor, and our insurance wouldn't cover it, so we only consented to ICSI if it was absolutely necessary. Our coordinator actually suggested we consent in case but make it clear only if necessary - I underlined it on the consent form to make it clear.

They did it anyways and I didn't know until I got a bill for $1500.

So I called and asked for the medical record stating the reason why it was chosen to do. I mean, at some point the decision was made that they weren't progressing normally and since they didn't communicate that to us, I just wanted to see it before I forked over $1500.

My coordinator called me back the next day and said that she spoke with the embryologist who said he didn't think we should be charged as we were borderline, and would have likely been okay, but he wanted to help it along a little.

So they removed the $1500 charge!

I would have been fine paying it if he felt it was necessary... I just wanted to hear more on why it was done. I wasn't expecting them to drop the charge all together!

Between that, and the $50 Starbucks card I found in my wallet, I feel like we've won the lottery this week LOL

Lesson: never hurts to kindly question some of these charges

[msmerymac]

chocolatepie, a friend of mine had 4 of her 5 embryos come back non-concurrent from PGT testing. Since her doctor thought that was strange and there must have been a lab mistake, they re-tested them for free, which is awesome! Turns out 3 of them were normal and 1 abnormal.

[G22]

chocolatepie, Thats awesome! Such a nice surprise!

[G22]

Let the neurotic mood swings begin. Its been awhile since I've been in the 2ww following a treatment and I'm an absolute mess. I totally was not expecting to feel like this so early on. I love that they gave me a picture of our little embryo, but its just making me more attached to it and the thought of it not working harder to think about. The next week is going to go by so slowly until my beta.

[moonriver]

Feb 28, 2019 14:28:12 GMT -5 G22 said:

Let the neurotic mood swings begin. Its been awhile since I've been in the 2ww following a treatment and I'm an absolute mess. I totally was not expecting to feel like this so early on. I love that they gave me a picture of our little embryo, but its just making me more attached to it and the thought of it not working harder to think about. The next week is going to go by so slowly until my beta.

I hope the time until your beta goes quickly. Can you schedule something fun this weekend to keep you busy?

[G22]

Feb 28, 2019 16:24:20 GMT -5 moonriver said:

Feb 28, 2019 14:28:12 GMT -5 G22 said:

Let the neurotic mood swings begin. Its been awhile since I've been in the 2ww following a treatment and I'm an absolute mess. I totally was not expecting to feel like this so early on. I love that they gave me a picture of our little embryo, but its just making me more attached to it and the thought of it not working harder to think about. The next week is going to go by so slowly until my beta.

I hope the time until your beta goes quickly. Can you schedule something fun this weekend to keep you busy?

I've some girl time with a couple friends already planned for Saturday thankfully! I just need to find some thing to keep my mind busy during the week days, that's when I dont have much going on at the moment.

[moonriver]

Feb 28, 2019 16:48:26 GMT -5 G22 said:

Feb 28, 2019 16:24:20 GMT -5 moonriver said:

I hope the time until your beta goes quickly. Can you schedule something fun this weekend to keep you busy?

I've some girl time with a couple friends already planned for Saturday thankfully! I just need to find some thing to keep my mind busy during the week days, that's when I dont have much going on at the moment.

When I got pregnant with my son I was lucky enough to be on vacation for week 2 of the TWW. We didn’t plan it that way, but it was so appreciated. I have a monitoring appointment on Monday to see if the clomid worked, and hopefully we’ll be trying next week. The thought of potentially being in TWW in a week or so makes me anxious already.

[G22]

Feb 28, 2019 17:00:57 GMT -5 moonriver said:

Feb 28, 2019 16:48:26 GMT -5 G22 said:

I've some girl time with a couple friends already planned for Saturday thankfully! I just need to find some thing to keep my mind busy during the week days, that's when I dont have much going on at the moment.

When I got pregnant with my son I was lucky enough to be on vacation for week 2 of the TWW. We didn’t plan it that way, but it was so appreciated. I have a monitoring appointment on Monday to see if the clomid worked, and hopefully we’ll be trying next week. The thought of potentially being in TWW in a week or so makes me anxious already.

I don't even remember how I kept busy last time (its been 4 years since we did any sort of fertility treatment). I'm sure I'll find ways to keep distracted, I think its just day 1 post transfer stuff/feelings. The waiting to see if it worked is probably the second worst part of the treatment thing for me. Number 1 is blood draws, I hate them!

[wise_rita]

Feb 28, 2019 17:32:23 GMT -5 G22 said:

Feb 28, 2019 17:00:57 GMT -5 moonriver said:

When I got pregnant with my son I was lucky enough to be on vacation for week 2 of the TWW. We didn’t plan it that way, but it was so appreciated. I have a monitoring appointment on Monday to see if the clomid worked, and hopefully we’ll be trying next week. The thought of potentially being in TWW in a week or so makes me anxious already.

I don't even remember how I kept busy last time (its been 4 years since we did any sort of fertility treatment). I'm sure I'll find ways to keep distracted, I think its just day 1 post transfer stuff/feelings. The waiting to see if it worked is probably the second worst part of the treatment thing for me. Number 1 is blood draws, I hate them!

I'm interested to know the blood draws, since I see a lot of mention of them.

I have almost none.  A pre-cycle STD check and then pregnancy test, that's it!

What is standard in the USA?

[G22]

Feb 28, 2019 22:22:58 GMT -5 wise_rita said:

Feb 28, 2019 17:32:23 GMT -5 G22 said:

I don't even remember how I kept busy last time (its been 4 years since we did any sort of fertility treatment). I'm sure I'll find ways to keep distracted, I think its just day 1 post transfer stuff/feelings. The waiting to see if it worked is probably the second worst part of the treatment thing for me. Number 1 is blood draws, I hate them!

I'm interested to know the blood draws, since I see a lot of mention of them.

I have almost none.  A pre-cycle STD check and then pregnancy test, that's it!

What is standard in the USA?

In a fresh IVF cycle (where you are doing stims and ER) after starting stims at a certain point you basically get blood draws and u/s every other day to monitor your hormones and ovaries. Basically following the growth so they know the best time to ER.

It's been awhile since I did a fresh IVF/ER so my memory is a bit fuzzy, but I feel like I had 4-5 blood draws per IVF cycle at least? And then the beta at the end.

For my FET, I only had it drawn twice so far. Once to check my estrogen the week before transfer and once to check progesterone levels the day before transfer. So much more manageable. And then I'll have beta.

And dont even get me started on the amount of labs they draw when you are just starting the fertility treatment process. I think I had 16 vials done in October at once to kick things off.

[vmars]

wise_rita, I had my blood drawn first with my OB - a repeat loss panel, then when I went to the RE they took a ton of blood. On day 3 of my period I had bloodwork to check my hormone levels. During Stims they said bloodwork and us every other day or possibly every day when they come close to triggering. Not sure about during my FET.

[G22]

megstoo I hope all went smoothly with your transfer yesterday!

[lovelyshoes]

Feb 28, 2019 22:22:58 GMT -5 wise_rita said:

Feb 28, 2019 17:32:23 GMT -5 G22 said:

I don't even remember how I kept busy last time (its been 4 years since we did any sort of fertility treatment). I'm sure I'll find ways to keep distracted, I think its just day 1 post transfer stuff/feelings. The waiting to see if it worked is probably the second worst part of the treatment thing for me. Number 1 is blood draws, I hate them!

I'm interested to know the blood draws, since I see a lot of mention of them.

I have almost none.  A pre-cycle STD check and then pregnancy test, that's it!

What is standard in the USA?

I had daily blood draws for the fresh cycle, maybe skipped a day once and daily for both during the fet. My arms were shot by the end of the fresh cycle. I was so glad to get a break after that transfer.

[G22]

AND if you have a new tech who is still learning how to draw blood, its even worse. I almost passed out a couple times from a trainee digging around for a vein. Ugh!

I try to be understanding, because I was that trainee learning to draw blood on people and struggling at times. But I'm not breezy about needles, so if you cant get my vein on the first shot give me someone else otherwise I'll probably try to pass out on you.

[megstoo]

Mar 1, 2019 9:10:50 GMT -5 G22 said:

megstoo I hope all went smoothly with your transfer yesterday!

It did, Thanks!!  It was kinda funny since they gave me a valium, they were giving them out like candy and I know I made some really weird comments.  
Now the dreaded 2WW.  

[G22]

Mar 1, 2019 9:52:51 GMT -5 megstoo said:

Mar 1, 2019 9:10:50 GMT -5 G22 said:

megstoo I hope all went smoothly with your transfer yesterday!

It did, Thanks!!  It was kinda funny since they gave me a valium, they were giving them out like candy and I know I made some really weird comments.  
Now the dreaded 2WW.  

Good I'm glad!

I got valium as well. I've never been given it for prior transfers but it did calm the anxiety I'd been having. I fell asleep during my acupuncture appt afterwards too which was nice lol

[red]

Mar 1, 2019 10:00:25 GMT -5 G22 said:

Mar 1, 2019 9:52:51 GMT -5 megstoo said:

It did, Thanks!!  It was kinda funny since they gave me a valium, they were giving them out like candy and I know I made some really weird comments.  
Now the dreaded 2WW.  

Good I'm glad!

I got valium as well. I've never been given it for prior transfers but it did calm the anxiety I'd been having. I fell asleep during my acupuncture appt afterwards too which was nice lol

Haha, yeah, I did Valium and then acupuncture after one transfer too and snoozed. Good luck on the transfers!!

[red]

I have had a headache since Wednesday night. At first I thought I was coming down with a cold, but I’m pretty sure it’s my BCP. Taking it until next Wed. We have a friends birthday party bus tomorrow so I hope I feel up to it. Wasn’t planning on getting hammered but wanted to enjoy a few drinks.

My interview on Tue to go full time at the College went well but they warned me their HR is slow. It sounds like my schedule will still be flexible enough to do my 4 FETs if I get it though.

[red]

Oh, I got asked if I was “graced” by a random dude Wednesday. Followed by him demonstrating a pregnancy with his arms. I just told him no, and never ask a woman that. It was after I ate pizza for lunch that bloated me. I’ve been really down in the dumps about my weight anyhow, so thanks rando. Between 2 IVF cycles and a surgery in 2018, I am the heaviest I have ever been. My Fitness Pal, here I come, AGAIN.

[EllieT]

Feb 28, 2019 22:22:58 GMT -5 wise_rita said:

Feb 28, 2019 17:32:23 GMT -5 G22 said:

I don't even remember how I kept busy last time (its been 4 years since we did any sort of fertility treatment). I'm sure I'll find ways to keep distracted, I think its just day 1 post transfer stuff/feelings. The waiting to see if it worked is probably the second worst part of the treatment thing for me. Number 1 is blood draws, I hate them!

I'm interested to know the blood draws, since I see a lot of mention of them.

I have almost none.  A pre-cycle STD check and then pregnancy test, that's it!

What is standard in the USA?

We’re not neighbours anymore, you moved countries right?
Anyway, I don’t even go here anymore but I lurk and found your question interesting. I’m in Sweden and it’s quite different here.

I had bloodwork done as part of the infertility work up. Then when we moved on to IVF there was some bloodwork that was legally required for both me and DH. I think it was HIV and a few STDs. But no blood draws at all during either the stim cycle (freeze all) or the FET. And they don’t even do blood draws for pregnancy tests.

When we went back again in June to plan for #2 (FET) I had to redo the HIV/STD Testing since my old testa were more than 12 months out. No test for DH since his job was already done. I think they might have checken prolaktin and thyroid levels too but I’m not sure. No blood draw at either of the two FETs we did.

I also saw your comment after your retrieval about them aiming for less eggs where you are and it’s very much the same here. I did end up with 35+ follicles and 27 eggs retrieved but that was considered sort of a failure on their part (why I ended up with a freeze all). Their aim is usually 5-10 eggs.

[G22]

Mar 1, 2019 10:19:22 GMT -5 red said:

Oh, I got asked if I was “graced” by a random dude Wednesday. Followed by him demonstrating a pregnancy with his arms. I just told him no, and never ask a woman that. It was after I ate pizza for lunch that bloated me. I’ve been really down in the dumps about my weight anyhow, so thanks rando. Between 2 IVF cycles and a surgery in 2018, I am the heaviest I have ever been. My Fitness Pal, here I come, AGAIN.

Why dont people think before asking prying questions, especially to strangers. I'm sorry that's most definitely not what you need right now ((hugs))

I hope you feel well enough for your friends party! You need a distraction!

[fairfax]

Mar 1, 2019 10:19:22 GMT -5 red said:

Oh, I got asked if I was “graced” by a random dude Wednesday. Followed by him demonstrating a pregnancy with his arms. I just told him no, and never ask a woman that. It was after I ate pizza for lunch that bloated me. I’ve been really down in the dumps about my weight anyhow, so thanks rando. Between 2 IVF cycles and a surgery in 2018, I am the heaviest I have ever been. My Fitness Pal, here I come, AGAIN.

Dude, screw that guy. Who the hell calls is being “graced”? That is so icky. Don’t give him another thought!