My DH & I have been going through IVF for 2 years and have only had one full cycle. We've done a year of freezing embies only to have them either not mature or begin to show signs of chromosomal abnormalities. We are both 41 years of age and want more than anything to have a child. Last Wednesday I had a ER and my doctor was able to retrieve 4 follicles. Of those 4, only 2 were able to be fertilized so last Friday (we did a 2 day transfer), those 2 were transferred. The doctor told us that they were 3 cells & 5 cells (we've never had a 5 cell embryo before), needless to say that we are in good spirits. I still have to wait until next Friday to get have the official pregnancy test taken but I was wondering if, in the meantime, has anybody done at home pregnancy tests because this 2 ww is KILLING me!!!
Going crazy during the 2 ww
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Posted 23 March 2017 - 02:07 PM
I think most women here do test at home. Some daily.
My preference is to test the day before or the day of beta. Because nothing is 100% until Beta and any negative test before that would just crush me. It's really up to you and how you will feel if you do have a negative result when testing early.
I hope that you find success and have a strong beta!!!
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Age 40, DH 44 in Oct.
TTC on and off since 2007 before our second IVF, in 2014, brought us our beautiful son and our first FET brought us our second son in 2017. Our family is complete!
IVF #1 - April 2014 - BFN - no frosties
IVF #2 - July 2014 - BFP - 5B-AB and 4 frosties (5B-BB, 2x4B-BB and 3B-BB)
Apr. 13, 2015 - Daniel Erik was born at 5:05 am, weight 8 lbs, 13 oz, and 22" long. He is perfect in every way.
FET #1 - September 2016 - BFP - 5B-BB and 3 frosties (2x4B-BB and 3B-BB)
June 18, 2017 - Matthew William was born at 2:46 am, weight 8 lbs, 11 oz and 21" long. He is perfect in every way too!
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Posted 23 March 2017 - 05:35 PM
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Posted 23 March 2017 - 06:20 PM
I have not once, but twice had HPT show up negative on the morning of a positive beta, so I won't touch them now. Do what feels right to you but know that nothing is more accurate than the blood test. Sending you sticky vibes!
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I am 38, DH - 39
Genetic - IVF&PGD to prevent Genetic Disorder
IVF #1 - Nov/08 - MC @ 6 weeks, no embryos frozen
IVF #2 - Aug/09 - bfn
IUI #1 - Feb/10 - ectopic
PRIDE - Apr/10
Homestudy - July/10
Given the gift of donor embryos - Jan/12
Donor FET Jun/12 - 9 weeks - no heartbeat... MC
Donor FET Oct/12 - we're PG 
===> Beautiful baby boy born 2013 
Donor FET Oct/16 - chemical
April 2017 - surprise PG
===> Beautiful baby girl born 2017 
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Posted 15 April 2017 - 03:38 PM
Hello everyone. I just had my first FET on April 12, 2017. This is our second IVF process as the first time it didn't take.
I am now 3dpt of a 6 day blast. Or shall we say a 5 day blast to make it easier. We had two snow babies transferred... a little boy and a little girl . In which we learned the sex due to a PGS test. Praying for a miracle as I used my own eggs and I am 42.
This 2ww is horrible already this time. I promised myself I would NOT POAS this time because I was disappointed not once but twice last time. Trying so hard to wait. Keeping myself busy has been good and is helping.
I have been having headaches, mild twinges or cramps, a bit of blurry vision and nausea. Been resting as much as I can. Eating very healthy all warm things, keeping socks on my feet, eating pineapple core and brazil nuts. Drinking lots or room temp water or non-caffeinated teas. Mostly water though. I have been extremely tired and exhausted as well. I have been very emotional and I am sure this is from the progesterone and estrogen. Such a big cry baby right now. Very moody too. Also, my sense of smell has intensified. Just praying for a miracle now.
Good luck this month everyone. Lets make these babies stick. 
FET #1 (Transfer- 6 day blast): April 12, 2017- (Transfer of a very active boy and girl)
HPT: April 16, 2017 
4dpt
First Beta: April 24, 2017 845 Beta - 12dpt
2nd Beta: April 26, 2017 1,810 Beta - 14dpt
1st Ultrasound: May 10, 2017 One healthy baby on ultrasound. Heartbeat excellent
2nd Ultrasound Scheduled: May 20, 2017
Me: 43
DH: 30
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Posted 21 April 2017 - 09:05 AM
Congrats Mia11! Does anyone else have their mind constantly switch on them? One minute you think the cycle will be successful and 5 minutes later you question your positive thoughts? I am 2 dpt of two 5 day blastocycts. Beta is scheduled for the 28th and not sure how I will survive the wait! 
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IVF#1 BFN (summer 2016)
IVF#2 BFP but ended with no heartbeat (Fall 2016)
IVF#3 BFN (Winter 2017)
IVF#4 BFP (Spring 2017)
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Posted 21 April 2017 - 09:17 AM
I am 4dp5dt and have already tested, negative of course. I know its early but I can't help myself! I am going crazy too, but I'm spotting today and taking that as implantation happening.
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Undergoing IVF with PGD to prevent passing on Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Our Journey:
- ??/??/10 - I am diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1, we discover I have a 50% chance of passing it on. Upon learning more about the disorder we decide IVF with PGD would be our route to have kids in order to prevent passing it on. We consult with Dr. Haebe at OFC to learn more, but aren't yet ready to start. We make a plan to save up.
- 06/02/12 - Our Wedding Day!
- 12/??/15 - Ontario announced funded IVF cycles, we can get the ball rolling!
- 11/25/15 - Consultation @ OFC.
- 01/08/16 - IVF and PGD Consent Signed for Ontario Funded Cycle. (We pay for the PGD)
- 01/14/16 - Nurses received chart, put on wait list for funded IVF.
- 05/26/16 - Name came up on wait list, OHIP consents received!
- 09/21/16 - Genesis completed gene probe, ready for embies! Awaiting call from scheduling nurse.
- 09/30/16 - Start BCP for 21 days, Booked to start Stims (Antagonist Protocol) on October 28th
- 10/28/16 - Start Gonal F pen injections 150 iu
- 11/07/16 - Egg retrieval, 34 eggs retrieved, 17 mature
- 11/08/16 - 12 eggs fertilized, letting them grow to day 5
- 11/13/16 - 5 embryos biopsied and frozen - awaiting PGD testing results
- 12/??/16 - One embryo tested positive for Neurofobromatosis gene mutation. Genesis to re-biopsy to ensure probe is working
- 01/12/17 - Results for re-biopsy received, meeting with Dr. Haebe tomorrow to discuss.
- 01/13/17 - Results are good, mock cycle is the next step before transferring one of our 4 healthy embabies!
- 01/13/17 - All is well with the mick cycle, nurses called. Next step is to call with late March day 1 and then blood tests until I surge, then ultrasound. We are looking at transfer the week of April 10th.
- 03/28/17 - Called in CD1 - final round of testing before transfer is about to begin!
- 04/13/17 - SURGE! Transfer will be April 17
- 04/17/17 - Transferred day 5 blast, BETA will be May 1
- 4/24/17 - 7dp5dt poas and got a faint positive!
- 05/01/17 - Beta results are in (925) we are officially pregnant!
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Posted 21 April 2017 - 09:25 AM
I am 4dp5dt and have already tested, negative of course. I know its early but I can't help myself! I am going crazy too, but I'm spotting today and taking that as implantation happening.
Great sign!!!
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IVF#1 BFN (summer 2016)
IVF#2 BFP but ended with no heartbeat (Fall 2016)
IVF#3 BFN (Winter 2017)
IVF#4 BFP (Spring 2017)
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Posted 21 April 2017 - 09:28 AM
I am 4dp5dt and have already tested, negative of course. I know its early but I can't help myself! I am going crazy too, but I'm spotting today and taking that as implantation happening.
Great sign!!!
Thats what I have read, I have never been more excited for that lmao!
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Undergoing IVF with PGD to prevent passing on Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Our Journey:
- ??/??/10 - I am diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1, we discover I have a 50% chance of passing it on. Upon learning more about the disorder we decide IVF with PGD would be our route to have kids in order to prevent passing it on. We consult with Dr. Haebe at OFC to learn more, but aren't yet ready to start. We make a plan to save up.
- 06/02/12 - Our Wedding Day!
- 12/??/15 - Ontario announced funded IVF cycles, we can get the ball rolling!
- 11/25/15 - Consultation @ OFC.
- 01/08/16 - IVF and PGD Consent Signed for Ontario Funded Cycle. (We pay for the PGD)
- 01/14/16 - Nurses received chart, put on wait list for funded IVF.
- 05/26/16 - Name came up on wait list, OHIP consents received!
- 09/21/16 - Genesis completed gene probe, ready for embies! Awaiting call from scheduling nurse.
- 09/30/16 - Start BCP for 21 days, Booked to start Stims (Antagonist Protocol) on October 28th
- 10/28/16 - Start Gonal F pen injections 150 iu
- 11/07/16 - Egg retrieval, 34 eggs retrieved, 17 mature
- 11/08/16 - 12 eggs fertilized, letting them grow to day 5
- 11/13/16 - 5 embryos biopsied and frozen - awaiting PGD testing results
- 12/??/16 - One embryo tested positive for Neurofobromatosis gene mutation. Genesis to re-biopsy to ensure probe is working
- 01/12/17 - Results for re-biopsy received, meeting with Dr. Haebe tomorrow to discuss.
- 01/13/17 - Results are good, mock cycle is the next step before transferring one of our 4 healthy embabies!
- 01/13/17 - All is well with the mick cycle, nurses called. Next step is to call with late March day 1 and then blood tests until I surge, then ultrasound. We are looking at transfer the week of April 10th.
- 03/28/17 - Called in CD1 - final round of testing before transfer is about to begin!
- 04/13/17 - SURGE! Transfer will be April 17
- 04/17/17 - Transferred day 5 blast, BETA will be May 1
- 4/24/17 - 7dp5dt poas and got a faint positive!
- 05/01/17 - Beta results are in (925) we are officially pregnant!
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Posted 21 April 2017 - 11:10 AM
Congrats Mia11! Does anyone else have their mind constantly switch on them? One minute you think the cycle will be successful and 5 minutes later you question your positive thoughts? I am 2 dpt of two 5 day blastocycts. Beta is scheduled for the 28th and not sure how I will survive the wait!
Yes, for sure! One minute I think my transfer worked and the next I'm questioning it. I've even had positive HPT's this cycle and then I doubt it the next day because I'm worried I'll have a chemical. Ugh. This process is terrible on our nerves, isn't it?
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Me - 37 DH - 45 (Paraplegic)
FET planned for spring 2017
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Posted 21 April 2017 - 11:23 AM
Congrats Mia11! Does anyone else have their mind constantly switch on them? One minute you think the cycle will be successful and 5 minutes later you question your positive thoughts? I am 2 dpt of two 5 day blastocycts. Beta is scheduled for the 28th and not sure how I will survive the wait!
Yes, for sure! One minute I think my transfer worked and the next I'm questioning it. I've even had positive HPT's this cycle and then I doubt it the next day because I'm worried I'll have a chemical. Ugh. This process is terrible on our nerves, isn't it?
Congrats on the positive hpt!
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IVF#1 BFN (summer 2016)
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