Infertility Support Group
In vitro fertilization is one of the most common and utilized ways of treating conception problems. This support group is dedicated to those beginning their journey with IVF and needing support. Join the community and share your experiences, advice, and story with people going through similar challenges starting a family.
Hi ladies,
This is my first time on DS. I recently finished my first IVF cycle with PGD. I had four embryos but after the PGD it was determined that only one was healthy, a little girl. The waiting has been torture and yesterday we got a BFN. I've been so discouraged.
I have had 6 miscarriages over the past four years and have one beautiful little son who is 2 and half. It seems most likely that I have many eggs with chromosome abnormalities - we knew that was the case for sure with two of the babies.
I will start my second round of IVF in July. Anyone else?
This journey has been so long, and with so much grief. I don't want to do this alone anymore or hide my miscarriages.
I'm so glad there is a place like this online.
This is my first time on DS. I recently finished my first IVF cycle with PGD. I had four embryos but after the PGD it was determined that only one was healthy, a little girl. The waiting has been torture and yesterday we got a BFN. I've been so discouraged.
I have had 6 miscarriages over the past four years and have one beautiful little son who is 2 and half. It seems most likely that I have many eggs with chromosome abnormalities - we knew that was the case for sure with two of the babies.
I will start my second round of IVF in July. Anyone else?
This journey has been so long, and with so much grief. I don't want to do this alone anymore or hide my miscarriages.
I'm so glad there is a place like this online.
Karan - so, so happy for you!!!
Nae - Do you think it could be implantation spotting? I've had it several times around the time I expected my period. It was not much - just a little pink/brown that got me worried. Also in my first pregnancy I had a negative home test, a whole normal period and then a positive blood test later that showed I'd been preggers the whole time! . Early pregnancy can feel like that heavy low abdominal-period feeling. Keep your chin up, the spotting could be a GREAT sign! My dr told me that progerstone can only delay your period by a few days so don't give it too much credit.
Hoping - Wow. I had the same problem on Lupron but didn't realize that it was the drug. I thought it was just stress. I guess not. I hope your ER is soon!
Laurie - so glad you get to try again in October. Taking time off was crucial for me to get my follicle count back up. Good luck!
Jewelzi - Hooray! I'm glad they found another follicle and your decision is made. One word for tonight: ice.
Best wishes for you all!
Erin thank you for that because i was blaming progesterone its nice ti know it can only delay it for a few days. I am really trying hard but it just harder than i imagined it to be.
Laurie Im soooo glad you are back on track... Bfp on its way.
Jewel- whootie whooo TRIGGER TIME!! Best wishes dear
Bflix- how are you doing? Thank you so much for the encouragement, i am still holding on to hope even though i tested negative today
Check in later ladies- i need you all to pray for me
hoping- that sounds totally miserable. im sorry you are having that reaction. i can imagine it makes it hard to function.
Nae- dont loose hope yet. *big hug* you never know!!
Erin- why the one word being ice for trigger? you have me worried, haha! you mean bc its going to hurt so much? i usually ice beforehand, do you as well? should i ice after also?
a couple questions: in continuation of the concerns with triggering tonight...im using Ovidrel, and for the first time giving it to myself (first time i did myself i did HCG, and 2nd time the nurse gave me the ovidrel). any tips?? i think i remember reading that its a bigger needle? i guess i could go look, but im scared to, lol.
Also, DH is off monday AM for our retrieval, which is at 8am. He works at 2pm. My RE suggested i have someone stay with me all day, just as a precaution and to keep me company. DH isn't opposed to switching shifts, but i feel bad bc we are coming off a week off and its his first night back. im thinking by 2pm i should be feeling ok enough to be alone. his famliy lives like 5 miles down the road, so i could always call if i really need someone. what do you guys think? were you in a ton of pain after?
Karen IVF is so hard, kinda take the joy out of a bfp. I understand where your coming from though. Staying positive when we are used to so many negatives is hard. I have had some negatives thoughts as well this week but I am refusing to shed another tear unless I know there is a reason. I have cried so much in my life due to IF. The power of positive thought is strong. Hoping and wishing for the best.
Bflix How are the you and the twins doing? Hoping everything is going smooth.
Hoping-yes, the meds are hard on the body. My REs office told me I could take Tylenol PM or Benadryl to help me sleep. You might want to check it out.
Road Sorry your cycle was cancelled. There is always a plan B, C, D etc. I think me and dh are on our plan F, lol! What did your RE say was you next game plan?
MrsRyan how are you doing on your tww? We could POAS Wed since we are on the same schedule. Whatcha thinkin?
Laurie I am glad your back and hope for your IVF cycle in October. I missed your veteran insight.
Jewel I am glad your trigger shot went well even thought there was a little bleeding. Heres to hoping those three follies fertilize and grow!
Erin I am so glad you u/s wnet well today. 14 is an awesome number so keep the faith
JA- omg! your med cycle went by quick. I hope everything goes smooth for you tomorrow during your ER. You might want someone home with you to help out. It was hard and a little painful to get up so I tried to stay on the couch unless I had to go pee. Before I went in, I didnt think the ER would be hard on my body but afterwards I know different. I would want someone at home if possible.
Nae how are you doing today? Glad yesterday was better than Friday. Only two more days until your beta. I know you are nervous, scared, excited, etc. Try to stay positive and text me anytime.
As for me, things are going okay. Just trying to stay busy with school stuff until my beta on Friday. I wrote a little more in my journal if you need more of an update but my time on DS is limited unfortunately due to school. I have all your post going straight to my iPhone so even if I dont post, I am keeping up with all of you :)
Wishing you all the best this week
Nae- please try to relax and hang in there sister I spotted from implantation with my first son and I have had SERIOUS cramps this time. You will be a big ball of emotions if you are prego and since you are on all of these meds that will make you batty as well. Progesterone also made me spot FYI during my pregnancy but the time we didn't get pregnant it delayed my period for 5 days!!. Stay positive and keep your chin up. Your Husband will change his mind,...hopefully if it doesn't happen this time. STAY strong : ) I have all fingers and toes crossed for you!!
jewelzsi - That's awesome that they found a third foillie and I'm sorry the trigger shot was SO miserable! BUT the shots part is DONE now right?!! YEAY for no shots!! I hope the retrieval goes perfect for you!! REMEMBER it only takes 1!! Read the bottom of this post Keep us posted!
JA0811- OH best of luck tomorrow doll!! I hope everything goes well. I have had a retrieval 3 times and the pain varied depending on how many eggs they retrieved. IE: this last time they got 15 eggs and i was in a LOT of pain BUT they give you pain meds and I was fine after 1 day. Honestly I didn't want ANYONE around me after that i wanted to sleep and lay down. I would say you will be just fine by yourself after the retrieval just don't drive anywhere. I have no family in the area and my husband went back to work that day the neighbors popped over to make sure everything went ok and that i was ok. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and I hope you have minimal pain and let us know how it goes.
Erin/Hoping4ba- I too had insomnia on the Lupron UUUGG!! I HATE all of these drugs!! It's worth it all in the end though.
Karen that beta sounds PERFECT to me!! I'm thrilled for you and hope for it to skyrocket even more for you! I can't wait to hear all about the ultrasound!!
TTCEacher- OH I already broke down and took a test....It was a BFP!!! I'm so excited and nervous. I didn't believe it so i took 2 more and they all came back positive!! I never had to take a booster of HCG so i think that is out of my system since its been over a week. I feel silly that I broke down so early but i wanted to know I couldn't sleep and I could wait 1 more day! Hopefully this will stick for good. I have had some stomach cramps and MAJOR period cramps the first 4 days or so. No bleeding though. I hope this is really happening it still feels so surreal.
Anyway thanks to all that have encouraged me even though i only put 1 little lonely embryo in because it stuck!! I poas this morning now I just need to wait for the actual beta on Friday to see just how stuck it is . I'm shocked nervous and excited. Thanks again for your support DS ladies : ) We are not alone in this battle if we all have each other to lean on.
For those in the tww stay positive and rest as much as possible.
Good luck to everyone
Afm- this tww is ending sadly i am sure. Im bleeding and tomorrow is beta. I am silly to think but what if. I should know better. This day is hard for me. I will still press thru to beta just to get the official Not pregnant. The devastation is setting in but i will be ok. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes.. Looks like its over for me
For those in the tww stay positive and rest as much as possible.
Good luck to everyone
Afm- this tww is ending sadly i am sure. Im bleeding and tomorrow is beta. I am silly to think but what if. I should know better. This day is hard for me. I will still press thru to beta just to get the official Not pregnant. The devastation is setting in but i will be ok. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes.. Looks like its over for me
ttc- praying your week goes quickly and ends in some good news!
Jewel- thats awesome!!!!
Nae- wish i could give you real hug. you are such a positive and sweet woman, i hate to see you sad. im so sorry.
me- i had the ER this morning! it went very well. i had to stay over an hour afterwards bc i got really nauseous. 12 eggs are attempting to fertilize! I'll hear from them tomorrow. i feel so relieved to be at this point. my last cycle that was canceled only had about 6 follies, so i am glad things worked out as they did. it feels good to have all those eggies OUT of me! i have been lucky so far to be feeling really good. it feels great to have an excuse not to do anything but watch TV and veg today!
XOXO
Jewelzsi- AWESOME!!! 2 is fantastic!!! It only takes 1 : )
Nae- I am so sorry but I'm still holding out for you. I am spotting bleeding too and I know how unnerving it is!!
JA0811- WAY TO GO!!! 12!! You are a rock star!! Great job now rest up for the big day and I hope all 12 fertilize and you can pick from the best!
Nae - I'm so sorry. Your gut and your POAS test are telling you bfn. I'm still hoping for you. You are so positive. You will be a wonderful mommy someday. I'm really sorry you are going through this. May tomorrow give you good news, sweetheart.
Jewelzsi and JA - Yay! Do good embies! Are you both doing ET on Wed?
Mrsryan - Yippee!!! I'm so happy for you! I'm sure beta will just confirm your good news. : -)
TTC - I'm getting ready to start back to school too. I wish I had one more week but I think I'll be glad to do a lot of the 2ww while I'm really busy.
I have my 2nd ultrasound tomorrow a.m. I'm kinda nervous. This is when they canceled my cycle before. My belly is all bruised and polka dotted. I showed a friend today and she was a little horrified. Here's hoping my follies are growing ok. I hope ER will be soon.
Good luck to all of you progressing to the next steps.