So I am due for my period next Thursday and I really hope it comes on time considering I had a lap 2 weeks ago. After my first lap, I was four weeks late so missed a whole month! I am getting nervous as we are going to try naturally for 3 months, sounds silly hey?! I didn't use OPK's before all of this IVF stuff but do you reckon they are a good idea?? I want to make sure I am doing everything possible.
Jasmeen, that sounds great, l hope you get a BFP
Bestrong, lm with you, l think l would do the same and how lucky you are for having a very supportive hubby. I wish you all the best, sending you good vibes for a super super egg xx
Bestrong, it's not a stupid decision at all - it's just the one you thought best of the two available. I hope you get your BFP from this and it is proven to be the best decision ever!
glorious, I missed a lot of work with my 6 IUIs before IVF and my boss started asking questions, so I ended up telling him. It worked well for me because at the start of each cycle I'd just give them (my two managers) an estimate of the days I'd need off (EPU/ET) and I was even able to take the day of the final b/t off work. As it was, I had to take CD1-3 off work every cycle due to AF pain and it was good to come clean about the reason behind that too (imagine how my two male managers enjoyed that conversation!).
Kel, I never used OPK when TTC#1, but have been since starting TTC#2 (2 years ago). I used them together with temps for a while, but lately I don't bother with the temps as I find the OPKs much easier. I get internet cheapies from ebay and then use a digital OPK to confirm when I think I've got a +opk on the cheapies. I use about 10-15 cheapies per cycle and 1-2 digis. I didn't use the digis to begin with, but I never get true positives on the cheapies (ie test line not quite as dark as control) and so I started using the digis for confirmation.
Congrats on being PUPO Jasmine, GL in your 2WW . I wish I was there with ya! lol. It's strange that we had our cycles so close together and I have to wait the extra month, poo to me having to wait, I hope it's worth it!! hehehe.
Kel, I only ever used the OPK with my timed FET with my wee man, and that was the only time I ever knew exactly when I was O-ing. It turned out that I O'ed 2 days earlier than I thought in that cycle (my cycles were always spot on 29 days) but in that particular cycle I had a hunch to start testing from day 11 not day 13 like the nurse told me, and I O'd on day 12. Had I started testing on day 13, maybe I would have missed the boat. I will be testing earlier next month for my FET as lately my cycles have been anywhere from 26 to 31 days. Just want to get it perfect. I bought the digital ones, I know they are a lot more expensive but you get that happy face when you're about to O, no second guessing those lines! GL hun x
Glorious, yay for AF arriving! I used to take a sick day or two when my EPU was or a transfer. I didn't feel I needed to go into detail with any of the IVF at work, I wanted to keep it private.
Bestrong, I don't think you're making a silly decision, I would have also made the same decision as you. I don't think I could handle a cancelled cycle. GL to you also
Miss.B, I usually O around CD17 and I always start the OPKs at CD10 in case I O early. The one time I decided to wait and start CD13 I actually O'd CD13 (and obviously missed the surge, just like you were saying). I had NEVER O'd that early in a natural cycle before, so it really caught me by surprise! Thankfully we were TTA that cycle (due to a skin cancer treatment incompatible with TTC), so it worked out okay.
Hi all I just got a call from our lab saying that they want to freeze 80% of our embyros as they're doing good today (day 3) and they'll keep the others which are flailing behind to day 5 and if they're any good they'll transfer them this Saturday even thou my lining and prog levels are too high. Just wondering what other people's lab policy is as I'm worried that they're freezing them as not to loose any and was hoping I'd see if they made it to day 5
Beestrong- I wouldn't have wanted to cancel the cycle and wait till August either. And will all know it only takes one good egg.. And your one could be it! I will be praying for you xx
Kel- I would be using the OPK's. Fingers crossed for a natural BFP for you!
Juniper- The TWW is ticking by for you... Half way thought week two.. Yay!!! Do you think my lining of 9.7 yesterday was good enough?
MissB- Yeh it is strange that we started our ivf cycles at the same time and my tx was yesterday yet yours is not till August. On a good note at least your body will have had lots of time to recover from the stress of ivf and be in the best possible position for your FET x
Glorious- I like some of the other ladies just say I have a medical procedure and have never had to elaborate on that...
Bunny- When do you get an update on your embryos??
AFM- Feeling a little blah today. I had a bit of cramping last night and some bright red spotting.. It's not as bad today but I still feel a bit uncomfortable. Is this all normal after an ET? It's been so long since I've done this that maybe I just forget but I don't remember this much discomfort..
Bunnyfeet, I was told some time ago that freezing earlier has better success rates, but I don't know if that still holds true with the new freezing technique (vitrification). Probably best if you ask your FS about their reasons if you're concerned. Glad to hear they're looking good though!
Jasmine, you can get a little spotting if your FS bumped your cervix during transfer. I was told after one of mine that he'd knocked it and to expect some spotting (but didn't end up getting any even though he said he could already see it bleeding before he removed the speculum). It should be fine, but it wouldn't hurt to call your FS if you're wanting more official reassurance. The cramping sounds pretty normal to me. And, yes, 9.7 is wonderful! !
Bunny- We must have been posting at the same time. My clinic routinely grows embryos to day 5 before freezing... But there is a lot of variation between clinics. Our clinic let us decide ultimately what we would like to do though. They called us on day 3 and said we could freeze if we like but that they recommended that we continue growth till blast. This appears to have been the right decision for us cause of the 7 embryos we had at day 3 only 3 made it to blast and were considered 'viable'. If you want them all grown to blast so you have a clear number of how many are capable of making it to day 5 I would just ask them to continue growth.. HTH xx
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Thanks Juniper I will ask my FS later. Jasmine they're freezing 80% of them today that are all between 7-9 cells on day 3. And keeping 4 to grow out to Saturday to see if any make it to blastocyst and will do an ET even though my lining and prog are too high, they said might as well see what happens. So your tww starts today? Hope it flies by
Bunny- I think Juniper is right. My clinic uses vitrification freezing and I know the FS mentioned that the reason they can safely grow them to blast to freeze is because this method has a much better thaw rate for blasts than the traditional 'slow freeze' method. Yay for hopefully getting to tx this cycle. I know your lining and progesterone levels are high but surely being higher is better than being low?? Sending loads of emby growing vibes to you Xx
Juniper- Thanks for calming my nerves.. Again!! Xx
That's what I would have thought Jasmine! But seemingly that is what our clinic recommend as they said it makes the embyros have to jump that extra hurdle when thawed to grow out to day 5 therefore showing extra viability? Anyhow they're gone into the freezer now so I can't change my mind just have to trust in my clinic! Hope we've done the right thing! !
Sorry I have been MIA its school holidays and its a bit harder to reply as ds3 is usually on my lap while trying to read everyone's post's
Juniper your in my thoughts lovely, dp asking questions is a good sign fx. I know my dp would have reacted the same. How are you feeling? any symptoms?
have you poas?
Jasmine everything crossed you get your BFP
Bestrong good on you for going for it I would have done the same thing 1 egg is better than none praying your eggie is amazing and gives you your BFP
Bunny good luck with the rest catching up to the others. I honestly don't know anything about ivf yet so will leave for others to comment but
wishing you the best of luck and hoping your embrios all thaw wonderfully
afm I have lots of symptoms in my head lol, but honestly nothing so I honestly don't know just waiting........
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just have to trust in my clinic! Hope we've done the right thing! !
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