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[Bug88]

Hi ladies! I thought I'd start a thread for those of us planning on doing a frozen embryo transfer in July and August. I did my FET in April which unfortunately ended in a miscarriage. I'm gearing up to transfer again in August 😊. I'm waiting for AF before then I'll start my clinics medicated FET protocol. I will start using suprefact to downreg on cd 21 next month and the start estrace after my next next AF 😜.

Looking forward to sharing this journey with you!

[waitingforbfp]

Hoping to do another FET in the next few months--not sure if it will be July or August yet. Had our last in March but it ended in another loss. Hoping to do more immune treatments with this cycle to actually give us our take home baby. 

[BOOM]

Hey!!! Yay July/aug. I'm with u ladies:) had my IVF April and it unfortunately failed:( but like u I'm gearing up for this FET:) ET July.28th.... I have a really great feeling about this cycle! Just glad to have a plan:) thanks for starting this bug88 😊

[alanna]

Hi ladies,

 

May I join you?  I started a cycle right after the failed fet in May but it was not the ideal start to a cycle so I decided to stop the Estrace and wait for af and start again.  I'll be doing the medicated cycle when af shows so my transfer should be sometime in early August.  My cycles are very regular but I was on Estrace for a week so I'm not sure when af will show up.  I'm spotting now but it's much too early.  I think it's from stopping the Estrace.

 

I only have 1 embryo left so this will be our last try.  It was frozen 4 years ago the 'slow freeze' way so I only have a 20% chance of success this cycle.  I'm trying to be realistic about our chances but I still want to stay positive.  I need to give this little embryo the best chance I can.

 

Bug88 and Waitingforbfp, I'm sorry to we have to cycle again together.  There were a lot of bfp's in our last group.  It must be our turn now .  

 

Waitingforbfp, I'm so sorry you had another chemical.  I was really hoping your beta was going to double.  Are you transferring 1 or 2 this time?

[Bug88]

Welcome ladies

Alanna: of course you can . I'm sorry we are all here too! You are right... It's our turn. Sounds like you are giving your little embie it's very best shot!

Waitingforbfp: so sorry about your loss. You have been through so much . I've only had one loss and I took it pretty hard. Looking back I was hurting a lot more then I though, falling into some bad habits that I thought I'd kicked years ago to distract myself/ numb the pain. Hoping the immune treatments do the trick!!

Hi Boom!! 😊. Such a great feeling to have a plan in place and tentative dates! Hoping for the same in about 2 weeks!

[Jannett 🌻]

Hello Ladies, 

 

Thanks Bugg88 for starting this thread.

 

I am in the FET June/July Thread too, but I will likely be starting the process in July/August. I am waiting for AF then think I need to wait for one more so likely will start  in July the same FET protocol as you bug88 as we are at the same clinic. I had a 5dt5dp in May that ended in a BFN, Lots of good day 5 & 6 frosties so we are very thankful and hopeful. We are going with transferring 2 this time.

 

 I am rooting for all of you to have BFP's !! 

[Bug88]

Welcome jannett!!! That's great you have so many frosties! I find the FET protocol at our clinic frustrating. It's so time consuming... Like seven weeks from AF where you are excepted for treatment to transfer. But greatful the wait list is short right now.

I'm transferring one... But would feel so much better doing two.

[Jannett 🌻]

Ya it is a long process. I am glad it is over the summer as I keep busy with activity. 😄

[Bug88]

Isn't that the truth! I don't have much time to sit around and worry about it, that's for sure. Lots of things planned in the months ahead. We will be knocked up before we know it haha.

How mat frosties do u have jannett?

[BOOM]

Welcome all new ladies!! Bug88 this is going to be a great thread!
It's sad we are all here again but this is a new cycle, fresh start, I hope we all get what we are praying for. I feel really good about this cycle! And even better with some great support:))

[BOOM]

So ladies bug and I discussed this previously, but what r u guys doing to get ready for this FET, anything different?
AFM- just sticking with my exercise, vitamins and acupuncture:) I've gained some extra pounds with the meds, and I'm still bloated? Anyone else still bloated?

[Bug88]

Boom: we are going to be a great thread! When do you start your suprefact?

I'm going to cut out caffeine for the 2ww and have tossed around the idea of going gluten or dairy free. Still not sure about the latter yet. I probably won't be dedicated enough for it to make a difference. Other then that try to eat right and exercise and chill out! Last cycle I did nothing special... I did get a BFP but ended in mc....so probably more issue with baby then me.

[BOOM]

Bug88- I start suprefact on June.26th:) the wait is killing me ha. But no other choice but to be patient!!
Yes totally agree with u on the gluten free:) I started a little while ago. I can tell u this so far, I feel less tired, I had a productive cough when I ate certain things, that has gone away:) I'm dairy free, except for yogurt bc I need the live cultures for my tummy. My stomache is still boated but I really believe it's to do with the meds and few extra pounds I put on😔
I'm with u on trying to chill out and just enjoy summer ☺️☺️ I agree with u that it was definitely not u but there was something wrong with ur babe, so I feel nothing but positivity for u for this cycle!

[BOOM]

Oh ya the caffeine! Tricky for me ( and u) given our line of work, we need it lol lol I'm trying though to cut back and drink herbal ( non caffeinated) tea... Ugh tough though, I love coffee.

[Bug88]

Awe thanks BOOM!. I have been trying to have decalf in the afternoon to prepare... Not quite the same but gives me a little taste 😜

[BOOM]

Hee hee decalf:) reminds me of my messages to u lol dang autocucumber lol
Ya that's a great idea! I don't think I can give it up completely.... 😩
There's just something about having a morning coffee to start ur day:))

[Bug88]

Bahahaha! Another common auto correct of mine is eat race instead of estrace. Yes... Coffee is the best part of my day!

[BOOM]

Hahahaha awesome!!!! I say we make our own acronym and abbreviations page for infertility! Starting with 'eat race' lol

[farmgirl19]

Hey ladies! Mind if I join? I'm doing a natural fet in July (probably around the 24 th of July (that's the dateI've calculated based on previous 2 fets). Our previous 2 fets were both unsuccessful, doctor believes its the embryos because they don't like the freezing and thawing process. They are going to thaw a couple ahead of time and try to find a good one. They also suggested immune therapy just because I've had 2 failed cycles, but I'm torn about that, not sure what I want to do yet. Will be transferring 2 this time, we still have 8 little frosties.

Currently on bcp waiting to get the process started. Trying to stay positive and hopeful but getting discouraged after each bfn.

Thanks for staying this page bug, looking forward to going through this with the support of you girls (that's whyi love this site)

[Bug88]

Welcome farm girl! Sorry about the two failed cycles . Hopefully these tweaks will be just what u need for a BFP! This site is a lifesaver! I would have cracked up long ago had it not been for all the wonderful ladies here!

Boom: I like it

[alanna]

I am a bit of a slacker with being gluten-free.  I think I'm more like 'gluten reduced.'  I'm gluten free at home but when we eat out, which is quite a bit, I'm not too concerned about it.  

 

I feel bloated from the drugs too.  I'm still have difficultly pooping, lol (TMI!).  I eat so many prunes, which help a little.

 

I only drank green tea during my last cycle.  It has a bit of caffeine but not too much.  I'm drinking caffeinated tea again but will stop when I start meds.

 

What has everyone's clinic told them about drinking alcohol during your cycle.  I wouldn't drink after transfer of course.  But it is summer and I love drinking a nice chilled glass of wine in the evening with my husband on my deck.  I think I'll stop drinking when I start the Lupron.

[Bug88]

Alanna: are you gluten free as part of your lifestyle or just while cycling? Summers going to be hard to go strictly GF for me... Camping =burgers and hotdogs and other delicious junk 😜. My clinic didn't say anything about alcohol... I'm not a big drinker but very much enjoy baileys and coffee 😮. I had one right before my last transfer. I'll probably do the same this time😜.

As for bloating... I'm always bloated. I gained about five pounds while doing my FET and as soon as I stopped the estrace it melted off. Silly hormones!

[miller85]

Hey Y'all!! Could I join this group!!

 

I will be starting drugs for FET #4 at the end of July! We are in the process of transferring our remaining embryos from Calgary RFP to Victoria! Looking forward to somewhat of a fresh start and a new protocol! Baby dust to all of us!

 

farmgirl - I noticed your location is in Saskatchewan but you are going to VFC, did you transfer your embryos? VFC is putting my on a completely different protocol than RFP Calgary, it's all a little overwhelming haha But they are giving my drugs for immunotherapy! When did you start BCP? Was it on CD1?

 

alanna - I enjoy a couple beverages while I prep for a FET (especially since summer is coming haha), I try to avoid alcohol closer to the transfer (around the time I start estrogen) but I have always been told by doctors/nurses that it's ok to have a couple drinks here and there. In this process, how can you not??lol  As long as you aren't binge drinking every other day I think you'll be good

[BOOM]

Welcome farm girl:) I'm really sorry to hear about failed FET's ... Such a struggle!!! I'm really hoping they thaw just perfectly and things work out for u:) you are so right about trying to stay positive, it's so difficult:(
Alanna- ya I hear ya, when we eat out I don't really care bc it's difficult to control what they r using unless u eat chicken n aspargus etc. I'm going through weird things, I just had 2 weeks of loose stools ( yuck I know) now I'm back to being constipated somewhat, ugh soo annoying. But thruthfullly I've been this way for a while, so I can't blame the meds, I believe my endo is most likely near my bowels. But the meds did cause major bloat, I still look 6 months prego, nuts!
I was on green tea too last time then switched to herbal non caffeinated tea. But for right now I'm drinking green tea and one coffee in the morning:))) I will stop coffee when we get near our ET, or maybe abit before.
Alcohol I'm continuing to consume, everyone is different but for me I love my wine and occasional beer. It's summer and I'm 100% going to enjoy it! 😊😊 👍 once we get closer to the ET I will stop of course and then after until we test, praying for a pregnancy. Ughhh
I with ya bug88- it's so nice to have somewhere to vent and ask questions:)))

[BOOM]

Bug88- I'm the same way, not a huge drinker but love a glass of wine when needed:) and with summer camping, it will be hard to not have buns:))) no way lol I love roasting hot dogs!!!
Welcome miller85- hope the fresh start n new protocol is exactly what u need:)) my clinic said the same, enjoy but don't overindulge!!! ☺️