ktk why Syracuse vs Rochester? Cut 1.5 hours of travel time!

I've heard good things about the clinic but that the owner is very flaky - I get it depends on who you have as an RE. But yes their price is unbeatable - even in Rochester.

Courage - excited to be cycle buddy with you too!

Counting down the BCPs, only 7 more to go!

I actually have my retrieval date for the 6th. So we are both in the same boat here!! Good luck to you!!!

Aboveda - I had hoped to go to Rochester but they only do IVF's in Syracuse. The Rochester clinic just does IUI's. Dr. Kiltz is kinda out there but I have heard good things about him too. We'll see!

Hey, CNY is a client of the lab where I work! Whenever we have to call for any reason the nurses and receptionists are super nice and helpful. That can only be an indicator of good things, right? By the way, there is a small chance I will also be doing IVF in November, although it's more likely that I'll be cycling in December :)

KTK - I'm not familiar with the clinic, but, wow, $8k is an amazing deal and definitely worth the drive.

Leciag - good luck to you!

I was supposed to be having my FET in November but looks like my period will be after the 28th and they have told me they don't take any more day ones after the 28th until after the 25th of December, so I wont beable to have my Hysteroscopy in October i'll likely have to wait til December cycle for hysteron then Jan for FET, I was so hoping it would be November.

KTK - I was not aware they only did IUIs at the Rochester location (which is almost a freaking spa). Sorry you have to drive that much!

Nedico I'm so sorry - maybe its for the best?

Nedico, sorry for the delay

AFM - looks like AF is arriving early, very excited to get started :-)

Still feeling like I'm all out of patience plus I keep thinking I should be having my baby in November, not cycling again.

Nedico I'm so sorry. I know how hard it is to have to wait linger than you hoped.

KtK I xan't believe how far it is for you. Hope you have good relaxing music for the car.

Laurie, so glad your wait is almost over. I so hope this FET is different... in the result it brings.

So many of us will be cycle buddies. I just can't wait to see my re and nake sure all is good .

Glad to see some of you will be ending BCP soon and hope for the best.

Hello all! Just wanted to check in- looks like everything is moving along!

ktk- holy cow- that is a steal of a deal! I'd be stressed about the travel as well but hey- can't beat saving that money! It may be a good thing, though... After retrieval, just laying low without the daily grind? Hope it works out well!!!

Nedico- sorry about the delay in your plans. Months seem like forever and I would also be sad about the circumstances. Hang in there- you're doing what is best for baby... It's the right thing- even though its hard...

aboveda- only a few more bcps! yay!

Laurie- I know someone who could only get pregnant through FETs- has three babies to show for it and never had success with fresh transfer. Heck- the only time it worked with me was a FET, too... Good luck, good luck, good luck!!!

Good luck, leciag!!!

Mock went well the other day- all thyroid labs came back good! Speaking with another doctor in the next few days to go over questions regarding my thyroid and pregnancy. Papers signed to have my embryos thawed- transferring two if both survive the freeze. Looking like end of November for me- praying all goes well for all of us! Have to pick up my PIO and heparin!

BCPs DONE!!!!

Tomorrow is the baseline u/s and AFC so really looking forward to everything looking great!

Lupron on Wednesday - DH has been warned!

sending baby dust to everyone here.

i am also wondering why are BCP used with IVF? My huband and i have done everything possible before moving to IVF. we have to switch to another clinic that does IVF and we can't get in until dec 26th! ugh i have so many questions about the process, etc. So i have been filling out all of their information, gathering my information from the other clinic and trying to do research. I have been reading that most people use BCP when doing IVF. just wondering why. I'm sure the RE will explain it to me at our visit but that's not until dec! any information would be helpful. thanks and good luck.

Hi Maguire I can tell you from my experience I was diagnosed with PCOS meaning I have cyst in my ovaries. They had me take BC to make sure there are no cyst before I start the treatment. My advice would be to make sure you stay as stress free as posible whathever you can do to keep your ming positive do that! I had to make sure not to get too stressed with anyones problems since I like to fix everyone elses. Just stay around positive people that will encourage you in this process. My first experience I noticed that I was very emotional now this time around I became a little mean.... This is my second try at and IVF cycle and I am taking Follistism shots now I have my first scan on wed & that will let the doctor know how the embryos are growing. I will be praying for you this is a big step but I know that once we get our baby it will be all worth it. :) try to do some fun stuff with your significant other before you get started some bonding time.....

Hi Aboveda I am so happy for you I am actually just a few days ahead of you. I started my follistism already and this wednesday will be my first scan so I am super excited. On my last cycle my embryos didnt grow fast enough to do the procedure so I am hopeful and praying that with this higher dose embryos will look good for my scan. :) positive positive!!!! thoughts

Hi Ladies,
Hoping to hop on to this board and find some cycle buddies! This is our first cycle of IVF after almost 4 years of TCC 2 failed IUI's and an "unexplained infertility" diagnosis. Other than my age 44 DH 38 all other numbers are great even with age factored in.

Have been on BCP since 10/8 and not enjoying it. It's my first time EVER on BCP and I feel like I've had PMS for 2.5 weeks...LOL.

I stop BCP on 10/24 and go in for blood work and an ultra sound on 10/28 hopefully starting injections that night. I will be starting with a micro dose of lupron with other drugs to follow.

Estimated retrieval date around the weekend of 11/9

We are at RMA of New York and I also do weekly acupuncture at The Yin Ova Center...will be starting 2x when I start injections.

Looking forward to checking in and seeing how everyone is doing.