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What did you do during 2WW?
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Posted 06 September 2011 - 11:14 AM
I am actually in the dreaded 2WW. I took off two weeks from work. I stayed in bed for 2 days, just watching tv. I did lift groceries on day 4...stupid me. We have not had sex...our Dr told us to wait until the results. I am presently getting some mild cramping and I have 3 more days until the day of the blood test. I am relaxing a lot. I take daily walks with my puppy. I do acupuncture every 5 days. Don't touch coffee nor alcohol. Venture daily on IVF.ca. I pray everyday for BFP! I'll keep you updated. Great survey!
6 months trying before intervention
Me: 2.9cm Endometrioma on left ovary
Fiancee: 1-5% morphology (depending on the month)
Laparoscopy (May 2011)
RPL Testing (March 2012): All normal
HLA Testing for my fiancé, myself and donor sperm (August 2012)
2 Failed IUIs (March & April 2011)
CLINIC MFC 1st IVF (July. 2011) - TAKE 1: 18 eggs, 15 fertilized by ICSI, all arrested on day 5. Transfer CANCELLED.
CLINIC MFC 1st IVF (Aug. 2011) - TAKE 2: 10 eggs, 8 fertilized by ICSI, pushed for day 3 transfer...1 embryo transferred. BFN.
CLINIC MFC 2nd IVF (Sept. 2011) - TAKE 1: 16 follicles & 1 small cyst....I ovulated...Cycle CANCELLED.
CLINIC MRC 2nd IVF (Jan. 2012) - TAKE 2: 18 eggs, 12 mature, 12 fertilized by ICSI. 2 Blasts transfered (1 perfect & other average). BFN.
CLINIC MRC 3rd IVF (April 2012) - Intralipid & Cortisone Therapy. 20 follicles, 18 eggs, 15 mature, 18 fertilized by ICSI.
5 Blasts (2 good quality, 3 average). Embryo Testing on all 5. 2/5 are normal.
FET June 5th of the 2 good quality, CGH normal embryos. BFN.
Clinic MRC 4th IVF (March 2013)- Invested in HLA Tested Donor Sperm and using Dr Sher's Agonist-Antagonist Conversion Protocol. 14 follicles, retrieved 7, only 3 mature, but 3 fertilized (1 excellent, 2 good Day 3 embryos)
All 3 transferred on Day 3. BFP (HcG level 900)
**My Advice: When you know something is wrong, go with your gut!!! I knew we had MASSIVE sperm issues, not egg quality issues. Imagine, after tons of failed IVF cycles with my Fiancee's sperm, I get a BFP on the first try with donor sperm. Hopefully, this pregnancy will make it 'til the end. God bless.
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Posted 06 September 2011 - 10:40 PM
What are people's thoughts on coffee? I have a large tim's coffee daily. Still in the 2ww so haven't been concerned terribly about what I'm putting in my body as there isn't even a placenta if I am indeed preggo. Wondering tho is caffeine really bad? And if so, why? It doesn't make me jittery.
Me: 38
DH: 36
TTC: 2 years
Oct 2010: Started infertility testing
January 2011: Referral to urologist after two Zero SA
February 2011: TESE biopsy
March 2011: Biopsy results zero-referred to Fertility Clinic Foothills
April-present: numerous tests, HSG, U/S, SA
Doctor indicated Sperm Donor is only option- no sperm for ICSI
June 2011: Decided to do IUI with donor
June 2011: Searching for donor
July 2011: Counselling appointment re: donor insemination
July 2011: Picked Donor through Repromed- ordered two units for IUI
Sept. 2, 2011: Clomid DIUI #1, timed ovulation perfectly, 18.9 million-BFN
Oct. 1, 2011: Clomid DIUI #2, 13.9 million and 45% motility-BFN
Nov. 2, 2011: Clomid DIUI #3, 15 million and 51% motility. Got IUI day early, BFN
Jan. 28, 2012: Clomid DIUI#4, 15.9 million and 52% motility. Good timing, BFN
May 2012: DX with PCOS- Sigh...will be doing IVF with antagonist protocal- picked different donor
July IVF: 20 retrieved, 18 fertilized, 8 high quality blasts. 6 frozen, 2 implanted.
Aug 5: positive preg test- O. M. G.
Aug 17: beta 1, beta 2- stopped testing at 64,000
Aug 28 U/S, measuring perfectly at 7wks- saw HB of 119, one bean
April 16/13: DD
DH: 36
TTC: 2 years
Oct 2010: Started infertility testing
January 2011: Referral to urologist after two Zero SA
February 2011: TESE biopsy
March 2011: Biopsy results zero-referred to Fertility Clinic Foothills
April-present: numerous tests, HSG, U/S, SA
Doctor indicated Sperm Donor is only option- no sperm for ICSI
June 2011: Decided to do IUI with donor
June 2011: Searching for donor
July 2011: Counselling appointment re: donor insemination
July 2011: Picked Donor through Repromed- ordered two units for IUI
Sept. 2, 2011: Clomid DIUI #1, timed ovulation perfectly, 18.9 million-BFN
Oct. 1, 2011: Clomid DIUI #2, 13.9 million and 45% motility-BFN
Nov. 2, 2011: Clomid DIUI #3, 15 million and 51% motility. Got IUI day early, BFN
Jan. 28, 2012: Clomid DIUI#4, 15.9 million and 52% motility. Good timing, BFN
May 2012: DX with PCOS- Sigh...will be doing IVF with antagonist protocal- picked different donor
July IVF: 20 retrieved, 18 fertilized, 8 high quality blasts. 6 frozen, 2 implanted.
Aug 5: positive preg test- O. M. G.
Aug 17: beta 1, beta 2- stopped testing at 64,000
Aug 28 U/S, measuring perfectly at 7wks- saw HB of 119, one bean
April 16/13: DD
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Posted 24 September 2011 - 04:37 PM
still waiting.. beta test in 4 days and this is literally ruining me..three days after 5 day transfer thought i was feeling "something" now nothing..now bitchy..sign of PMS...now crying..i did this last time..i just knew..
Me 31 DH 33
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IVF/ICSI #1 July 2011
July 8-17 Gonal-F 300 Menopur 150, Centritide .25mg starting on day 5
July 20, 2011 ER - 8 follies retrieved 7 matured, 5 fertilized, 2 slowed in growth, other three continued till day 5.
July 25, 2011 ET- 5 Day transfer with 2BBx2 eggs, none to freeze
Aug 3, 2011 beta results- BFN
IVF/ICSI #2 September 2011- Low Dose Lupron Protocol
Sept 1-11 Gonal-F 300, Menopur 150, Lupron (5 units)
Sept 14, 2011 ER- 14 follies retrieved, 13 matured, 10 fertilized, 8 continued with 2 slower in growth until day 5
Sept 19, 2011 ET- 5 day transfer with 2 eggs- 2AB, 2B+
Sept 20, 2011 - able to freeze 2 eggies! super excited
Sept 28- BFP!! beta number #1: 33
Oct 4- beta number #3: 560
Oct 19- 7 week u/s- heartbeat detected small sac, embryo measuring 6 1/5 weeks
Oct 25- noticed spotting, clotting and more spotting..
Oct 26- u/s performed and indicated that i had a 7w6d miscarriage
FET # 1 Jan 2012- Lupron/Estrace Protocol
Dec 31 Lupron 5 Units, start Estrace 2mg
Jan 20 FET!! 4BB and 2AB
Jan 30 beta: BFN
IVF/ICSI #3 May 2012- Low Dose Lupron Protocol--Aggressive Protocol
Mar 14 Immunological testing for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss blood tests-everything OK!
April 26- Uterine Lining Biopsy- to "stir" things up
May 4-12- Gonal-F 300, Menopur 150, Lupron 5 units
May 15- ER- 13 follies retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized, 7 continued with 1 slower in growth until day 5
May 16- Start Prometrium (the usual) and have added 2 mg Estrace twice daily
May 20- ET- 5 day transfer with 1- 3AB, 1- 2BB and 1- class 3 morula
May 21- able to freeze 1 egg!
May 29- (9dp5dt) Beta-BFP!! 311
May 31-(11dp5dt) Beta #2- 683
June 25 - 7w6d u/s- I have two babies growing!! Baby A 7w3d and Baby B 7w2d- heart rate in the 160's
July 4- 9w1d u/s- Baby A measured 8w4d and Baby B measured 8w2d and heart rates in the 170's
July 31- 13w0d- First Trimester Screening (FTS)- baby A 12w6d and baby B 12w6d!! Heart rates 160's. NT, Tri 21, 18,13 low low %!!
Oct 10- 23w1d- put on bed rest and Progesterone as cervix is measuring short. Praying babies stay in there!
Nov 14- 28w1d- Baby A's waist is small. OB detects the possibility of growth restriction and will keep a close eye on him. Baby B doesn't seem affected at the moment.
Dec. 3- 30w5d- Going in for Fetal Monitoring (1x/wk) due to Mild Restricted Growth for Baby Boy A. Baby Girl B is on the cusp of being Growth Restricted.
Dec. 24- Fetal monitoring 3x a week. OB says I will not go past 36 weeks due to Growth restriction for both babies.
Jan 17, 2013- Andrew John ( 6 lbs 5 oz) and Lucy Cristina (4 lbs 14 oz) were born via C section.
Things I did for this cycle that's different from previous cycles: CoQ10 400 mg twice a day (started in Jan), Benadryl 25 mg 1x day after ET right up to Beta, drank more Rooibos tea after ET, increased my carbs since I am on low carb
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Posted 28 September 2011 - 10:03 AM
Hi all,
I'm new here.
Three days into my 2ww and I'm goin bananas!
On both esterase and progesterone. Woke up with sore right ovary this morning, not sure what that's all about.
Otherwise just taking it easy. My clinic doesn't recommend bed rest but I took it super easy for 2 days. Going to get up and at 'em today.
I'm new here.
Three days into my 2ww and I'm goin bananas!On both esterase and progesterone. Woke up with sore right ovary this morning, not sure what that's all about.
Otherwise just taking it easy. My clinic doesn't recommend bed rest but I took it super easy for 2 days. Going to get up and at 'em today.
Trying to conceive since October 2007
Challenges: Male Factor, PCOS
IUI#1 March 2010 - Clomid, HCG trigger = BFN
IUI #2 June 2010 - Clomid, HCG trigger = BFN
IVF #1 September 2011 - started in June using injections. After ET developed severe OHSS so 10 embryos frozen. Lost one in thaw, transferred 2 on September 26, 2011. Beta test October 12, 2011.
Challenges: Male Factor, PCOS
IUI#1 March 2010 - Clomid, HCG trigger = BFN
IUI #2 June 2010 - Clomid, HCG trigger = BFN
IVF #1 September 2011 - started in June using injections. After ET developed severe OHSS so 10 embryos frozen. Lost one in thaw, transferred 2 on September 26, 2011. Beta test October 12, 2011.
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Posted 24 October 2011 - 05:06 PM
I just voted.
I took 2 wks off; was lucky my clinic gave me a doctor's note. This is my first IVF and during the 1st wk I was cramping like crazy so I was grateful that I took the week off. My 2nd week, I was getting restless and wanted something to do ... near the end of the 2 weeks, I started cramping, bloating, my lower back was hurting and I began spotting. I ended up weeding in the backyard and planed on what to plant for next spring (trees, their location, etc) to keep my mind off things.
I really wanted to do a home pregnancy test but was good and didn't buy one. Took my urine test yesterday; I actually thought I messed up because I had to go to the washroom at 2:30 AM and then again at 4:00 AM. I did the urine test at 7:50 AM and gave it to the labs for testing... I was so nervous and thought I messed up the test. Anyway, I got the phone call today. The nurse congratulated me and said that I was positive. We will find out in 2wks if I have twins or not as we had 2 eggs implanted in me.
Good luck to the rest of you ladies out there.
I took 2 wks off; was lucky my clinic gave me a doctor's note. This is my first IVF and during the 1st wk I was cramping like crazy so I was grateful that I took the week off. My 2nd week, I was getting restless and wanted something to do ... near the end of the 2 weeks, I started cramping, bloating, my lower back was hurting and I began spotting. I ended up weeding in the backyard and planed on what to plant for next spring (trees, their location, etc) to keep my mind off things.
I really wanted to do a home pregnancy test but was good and didn't buy one. Took my urine test yesterday; I actually thought I messed up because I had to go to the washroom at 2:30 AM and then again at 4:00 AM. I did the urine test at 7:50 AM and gave it to the labs for testing... I was so nervous and thought I messed up the test. Anyway, I got the phone call today. The nurse congratulated me and said that I was positive. We will find out in 2wks if I have twins or not as we had 2 eggs implanted in me.
Good luck to the rest of you ladies out there.
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Me - 39; DH - 37 ... TTC - since Jan 2009; Dx - Tubal (Feb/11)
FET#3 – Apr 28/15 - our last kick at the cat
blood test - May 11/15 (positive!)
7 wk u/s - May 29/15
EDD - Jan 15, 2016
IVF/ICSI # 2 - Oct/14
11 wk u/s - No heart beat, missed miscarriage - Jan 23/15
Miscarried at 11 and a half wks - Jan 25/15
FET#2 – Feb 3/14 – last egg used (waiting … )
update - Feb 17 - call from clinic; false negative. Next step: blood test ... praying for a miracle.
update - Feb 18 - went in for blood work, was told clinic will get result in 2 days in the mean time, I have started spotting ...
FET#1 – Sep 16/13 BFN
IVF/ICSI # 1 - Aug/11
ER - Oct 5 - 13 eggs retrieved
ET - Oct 8 - Transfered 2 blastocyst (froze 4)
7 wk u/s (1 baby) ... EDD - Jun 28, 2012 (expecting a baby girl)
Baby was born on: Jun 30, 2012
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FET#3 – Apr 28/15 - our last kick at the cat
blood test - May 11/15 (positive!)
7 wk u/s - May 29/15
EDD - Jan 15, 2016
IVF/ICSI # 2 - Oct/14
11 wk u/s - No heart beat, missed miscarriage - Jan 23/15
Miscarried at 11 and a half wks - Jan 25/15
FET#2 – Feb 3/14 – last egg used (waiting … )
update - Feb 17 - call from clinic; false negative. Next step: blood test ... praying for a miracle.
update - Feb 18 - went in for blood work, was told clinic will get result in 2 days in the mean time, I have started spotting ...
FET#1 – Sep 16/13 BFN
IVF/ICSI # 1 - Aug/11
ER - Oct 5 - 13 eggs retrieved
ET - Oct 8 - Transfered 2 blastocyst (froze 4)
7 wk u/s (1 baby) ... EDD - Jun 28, 2012 (expecting a baby girl)
Baby was born on: Jun 30, 2012
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Posted 24 October 2011 - 05:12 PM
What are people's thoughts on coffee? I have a large tim's coffee daily. Still in the 2ww so haven't been concerned terribly about what I'm putting in my body as there isn't even a placenta if I am indeed preggo. Wondering tho is caffeine really bad? And if so, why? It doesn't make me jittery.
I would probably stop or really minimize the caffeine. I don't drink coffee but am addicted to tea and I have started cutting that down to one a day max. That includes my green tea and my camomile teas.
As well, I thought you ladies might find this interesting: http://www.motherisk...women/index.jsp
Me - 39; DH - 37 ... TTC - since Jan 2009; Dx - Tubal (Feb/11)
FET#3 – Apr 28/15 - our last kick at the cat
blood test - May 11/15 (positive!)
7 wk u/s - May 29/15
EDD - Jan 15, 2016
IVF/ICSI # 2 - Oct/14
11 wk u/s - No heart beat, missed miscarriage - Jan 23/15
Miscarried at 11 and a half wks - Jan 25/15
FET#2 – Feb 3/14 – last egg used (waiting … )
update - Feb 17 - call from clinic; false negative. Next step: blood test ... praying for a miracle.
update - Feb 18 - went in for blood work, was told clinic will get result in 2 days in the mean time, I have started spotting ...
FET#1 – Sep 16/13 BFN
IVF/ICSI # 1 - Aug/11
ER - Oct 5 - 13 eggs retrieved
ET - Oct 8 - Transfered 2 blastocyst (froze 4)
7 wk u/s (1 baby) ... EDD - Jun 28, 2012 (expecting a baby girl)
Baby was born on: Jun 30, 2012
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FET#3 – Apr 28/15 - our last kick at the cat
blood test - May 11/15 (positive!)
7 wk u/s - May 29/15
EDD - Jan 15, 2016
IVF/ICSI # 2 - Oct/14
11 wk u/s - No heart beat, missed miscarriage - Jan 23/15
Miscarried at 11 and a half wks - Jan 25/15
FET#2 – Feb 3/14 – last egg used (waiting … )
update - Feb 17 - call from clinic; false negative. Next step: blood test ... praying for a miracle.
update - Feb 18 - went in for blood work, was told clinic will get result in 2 days in the mean time, I have started spotting ...
FET#1 – Sep 16/13 BFN
IVF/ICSI # 1 - Aug/11
ER - Oct 5 - 13 eggs retrieved
ET - Oct 8 - Transfered 2 blastocyst (froze 4)
7 wk u/s (1 baby) ... EDD - Jun 28, 2012 (expecting a baby girl)
Baby was born on: Jun 30, 2012
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Posted 30 October 2011 - 03:43 PM
Anyone know why pineapple or walnuts and eggs are deemed good sources of food for implantation?
Is this scientific or a belief?
Is this scientific or a belief?
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Posted 10 November 2011 - 02:35 PM
As I understand, there's not a lot of research to back up pineapple. Bromelain, the enzyme that's supposed to help, comes from a LOT of pineapple core, and I can't imagine eating that much... I'd end up with canker sores galore. And walnuts are high in omega-3 essential fatty acids, which increases the levels prostaglandins that help with implantation. Eggs, I couldn't find any info on. The other food mentioned is yams, supposedly a fertility megafood that's supposed to stimulate hyperovulation.
But I haven't seen a lot of research to support these things. The good thing is these foods are all good for us, so why not?
But I haven't seen a lot of research to support these things. The good thing is these foods are all good for us, so why not?
Our story:
Nov 2009 - laparoscopy, endometriosis removed.
Jan-July 2010 - Clomid. Nuffin.
Nov 2010- IVF attempt 1 - two embryos transferred
Dec 2010 - Positive beta
Jan 2011 - Blighted ovum 
Oct 2011 - IVF attempt 2
Nov 2011 - Negative beta. Done.
Winter 2011/12 - published: http://offbeatmama.c...t-not-defective
Spring 2012 - PRIDE training
July 11, 2012 - positive HPT - WTF??!!! Natural pregnancy it seems! Approx 6.5 weeks along
July 20, 2012 - Appointment with doctor. Ultrasound - it's in there!! 7w6d along, due March 1, 2013!
This is really happening! *happydance*
February 25, 2013 - Dakota Rose arrived after a somewhat unexpected c-section. And we are so in love.
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Posted 15 November 2011 - 11:42 PM
Re: pineapple- I agree with galfromaway. My acupuncturist said that the clinic would make sure everyone left with a pineapple after ET if there was evidence that it worked. They do know that bromelain helps with implantation; and they know that pineapple (mostly the core) contains bromelain- but there haven't been any legitimate studies. She recommended eating it because it's high in fibre, which helps with side effects from the prometrium. I ate 2 pineapples over 6 days (1/3 each day) but I have no idea if it made a difference!!!
Me - 34
DH - 39
TTC since June 2008
Unexplained Infertility
2009-
1 IUI without drugs- BFN
2 IUI with Clomid - BFN
2010-
Clomid x 7 cylcles:
5 BFN
2 BFP- both Blighted Ovums (D&C with both)
2011-
July: Superovulation with IUI- BFN
IVF- On waiting list since July 14, 2011
September 19- Got the Call!!
Superfect start on Oct 4
Injections start: Oct 17
ER: October 30
ET: November 2 (2 on day 3; 1 frozen)
Beta: November 14- BFP!!!
Due July 23, 2012
DH - 39
TTC since June 2008
Unexplained Infertility
2009-
1 IUI without drugs- BFN
2 IUI with Clomid - BFN
2010-
Clomid x 7 cylcles:
5 BFN
2 BFP- both Blighted Ovums (D&C with both)
2011-
July: Superovulation with IUI- BFN
IVF- On waiting list since July 14, 2011
September 19- Got the Call!!
Superfect start on Oct 4
Injections start: Oct 17
ER: October 30
ET: November 2 (2 on day 3; 1 frozen)
Beta: November 14- BFP!!!
Due July 23, 2012
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Posted 04 February 2012 - 08:15 PM
I have read to stay away from it.
Me: 38
DH: 36
TTC: 2 years
Oct 2010: Started infertility testing
January 2011: Referral to urologist after two Zero SA
February 2011: TESE biopsy
March 2011: Biopsy results zero-referred to Fertility Clinic Foothills
April-present: numerous tests, HSG, U/S, SA
Doctor indicated Sperm Donor is only option- no sperm for ICSI
June 2011: Decided to do IUI with donor
June 2011: Searching for donor
July 2011: Counselling appointment re: donor insemination
July 2011: Picked Donor through Repromed- ordered two units for IUI
Sept. 2, 2011: Clomid DIUI #1, timed ovulation perfectly, 18.9 million-BFN
Oct. 1, 2011: Clomid DIUI #2, 13.9 million and 45% motility-BFN
Nov. 2, 2011: Clomid DIUI #3, 15 million and 51% motility. Got IUI day early, BFN
Jan. 28, 2012: Clomid DIUI#4, 15.9 million and 52% motility. Good timing, BFN
May 2012: DX with PCOS- Sigh...will be doing IVF with antagonist protocal- picked different donor
July IVF: 20 retrieved, 18 fertilized, 8 high quality blasts. 6 frozen, 2 implanted.
Aug 5: positive preg test- O. M. G.
Aug 17: beta 1, beta 2- stopped testing at 64,000
Aug 28 U/S, measuring perfectly at 7wks- saw HB of 119, one bean
April 16/13: DD
DH: 36
TTC: 2 years
Oct 2010: Started infertility testing
January 2011: Referral to urologist after two Zero SA
February 2011: TESE biopsy
March 2011: Biopsy results zero-referred to Fertility Clinic Foothills
April-present: numerous tests, HSG, U/S, SA
Doctor indicated Sperm Donor is only option- no sperm for ICSI
June 2011: Decided to do IUI with donor
June 2011: Searching for donor
July 2011: Counselling appointment re: donor insemination
July 2011: Picked Donor through Repromed- ordered two units for IUI
Sept. 2, 2011: Clomid DIUI #1, timed ovulation perfectly, 18.9 million-BFN
Oct. 1, 2011: Clomid DIUI #2, 13.9 million and 45% motility-BFN
Nov. 2, 2011: Clomid DIUI #3, 15 million and 51% motility. Got IUI day early, BFN
Jan. 28, 2012: Clomid DIUI#4, 15.9 million and 52% motility. Good timing, BFN
May 2012: DX with PCOS- Sigh...will be doing IVF with antagonist protocal- picked different donor
July IVF: 20 retrieved, 18 fertilized, 8 high quality blasts. 6 frozen, 2 implanted.
Aug 5: positive preg test- O. M. G.
Aug 17: beta 1, beta 2- stopped testing at 64,000
Aug 28 U/S, measuring perfectly at 7wks- saw HB of 119, one bean
April 16/13: DD
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Posted 01 March 2012 - 12:01 PM
I ate fresh pineapple but it was to help with uterine lining....if I remember correctly I started eating a few wks before ET...you want the lining good for ET not after the ET...the studies I read was that pineapple helped with the development of uterine lining....I figured it couldn't hurt to eat it.....not sure if it made a difference or not....
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Posted 14 March 2012 - 04:44 AM
Hi!
During my 2WW, I stayed on bed rest for 5 days after transfer. (Doctors orders) the rest of the time I took it very easy. I had zero coffee, chocolate, or junk food.
I took a very short walk now and then, but that is all. I took my medication on time exactly every single day. I didn't follow any of the old wives tales of pineapple and other junk.
I got a positve beta on the 13dp1dt!
During my 2WW, I stayed on bed rest for 5 days after transfer. (Doctors orders) the rest of the time I took it very easy. I had zero coffee, chocolate, or junk food.
I took a very short walk now and then, but that is all. I took my medication on time exactly every single day. I didn't follow any of the old wives tales of pineapple and other junk.
I got a positve beta on the 13dp1dt!
Me: 35 DH: 37 Tubes tied at 25 years old and DH low sperm and motility
March 2011: consult for IVF
Lots and lots of bloodwork
October 2011: Hysterscopy to remove polyp
January 18th: Started Daronda 20 units
January 30th: BW and Daronda reduced to 15 units
February 2nd: BW and Daronda reduced to 10 units
February 8th: BW and Daronda remains at 10 units
Told to start stimming on February 16th
Febraury 16th: Started Menopur
February 20th:BW E2 535
February 22nd: Ultrasound
February 23rd: BW E2 at 2500
February 24th: US many nice big follies
February 25th: 11:15pm trigger shot
February 27th: Go to hospital at 8pm for more bloodwork and to prepare for ER
February 28th: ER!!!!!
March 2011: consult for IVF
Lots and lots of bloodwork
October 2011: Hysterscopy to remove polyp
January 18th: Started Daronda 20 units
January 30th: BW and Daronda reduced to 15 units
February 2nd: BW and Daronda reduced to 10 units
February 8th: BW and Daronda remains at 10 units
Told to start stimming on February 16th
Febraury 16th: Started Menopur
February 20th:BW E2 535
February 22nd: Ultrasound
February 23rd: BW E2 at 2500
February 24th: US many nice big follies
February 25th: 11:15pm trigger shot
February 27th: Go to hospital at 8pm for more bloodwork and to prepare for ER
February 28th: ER!!!!!
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Posted 30 March 2012 - 08:08 PM
congrats to all the happy moms here
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TStecko2014
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Posted 07 May 2012 - 01:20 PM
Ladies, how many days off of work did you take?? I can't decide!!
ME: 27, Tubal - Scar Adhesions from Gastroschisis (birth defect)
DH: 28
TTC: 1 year - Ectopic Pregnancy Dec 21 2011, removed left tube
IVF#1 - OHSS transferred 2... BFN
1 FET - Transferred 2 - BFN
2 FET - Transferred 1 BFP - Baby girl Born Sept 30 2014
3 FET - Trans. 1 - BFN
4 FET - Trans. 1 - BFP, miscarried at 11 weeks
IVF # 2 - OHSS, no fresh transfer, 2 Frozen
1 FET - BFP!! One left on ice
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Mammamia
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- Dx:Unexplained
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Posted 07 May 2012 - 05:48 PM
I took off two weeks from retrieval but my work has been stressful and i had moderate OHSS. I am glad i took the time off to relax!
December 2010- began journey at HeartlandIVF #2 (VFC)August 15/2012- start Gonal F (225), Luveris (75)August 20- add cetrotideAugust 23rd- first U/S at VFC, 35 follicles around 14mm, ER potentially Monday instead of Thursday.August 25th U/S Aug28 ER, 39 follicles, ICSI on 33August 29- 27 embryos growing!Sept 2-froze 17 Day 5FET- nov.145dp5dt- BFN6dp5dt-BFP!!Early beta 9dp5dt- 83.0712dp5dt- 23414dp5dt- 494!!!U/S Dec. 14- one little bean measuring on trackBaby Boy born August 13/13
FET #2. January 12, 2015
Beta #1 , 11dp5dt -238
Beta #2 14dp5dt-1255
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Posted 15 May 2012 - 10:10 AM
I took three days off after my egg retrieval but also had a weekend (my ER was a Tues, I took Tues - Thurs off). I also had moderate OHSS and when I went to work on Friday it was bad - my boss sent me home because she said I looked grey. I think you need to play it by ear - it really depends if OHSS kicks in. I also had my ET day off but that was a Sunday.
I am a little worried - with my bad OHSS prior to my ET, my nurses said the bloating would get worse before it got better. I almost died as I had already gained about 8 lbs and looked 5 months pregnant. I started doubling my Gatorade intake, but it is now 2 days after my ET and I am back to normal. I have slight cramping which I was told was my ovaries going back to its normal size. This is my worry - if I was supposed to get worse due to my HsG increasing, and i have cramping, I am worried my babies did not take. I won't do a hpt as that will freak me out more. Am I crazy? See what this 2ww does to you?
Also I am obsessing on symptoms; itchy breasts, food cravings, yup I must be crazy. Please help!
I am a little worried - with my bad OHSS prior to my ET, my nurses said the bloating would get worse before it got better. I almost died as I had already gained about 8 lbs and looked 5 months pregnant. I started doubling my Gatorade intake, but it is now 2 days after my ET and I am back to normal. I have slight cramping which I was told was my ovaries going back to its normal size. This is my worry - if I was supposed to get worse due to my HsG increasing, and i have cramping, I am worried my babies did not take. I won't do a hpt as that will freak me out more. Am I crazy? See what this 2ww does to you?
Also I am obsessing on symptoms; itchy breasts, food cravings, yup I must be crazy. Please help!
Me: 34, no issues we know of
DH: 40, morphology and motility issues
One fur baby - Mojito - chi/Italian greyhound
IVF #1
3/29/12 started bcp
4/14/12 started lupron
4/27/12 started menopur and Gonal-F
5/6/12 trigger shot
5/8/12 ER - 18 harvested
5/9/12 - 17 fertilized
5/13/12 - MOTHER'S DAY!!! 4 eggs made it! 2 implanted 2 frozen
5/14/12 - 2 more made it! Total 4 frozen
Just waiting.....................
DH: 40, morphology and motility issues
One fur baby - Mojito - chi/Italian greyhound
IVF #1
3/29/12 started bcp
4/14/12 started lupron
4/27/12 started menopur and Gonal-F
5/6/12 trigger shot
5/8/12 ER - 18 harvested
5/9/12 - 17 fertilized
5/13/12 - MOTHER'S DAY!!! 4 eggs made it! 2 implanted 2 frozen
5/14/12 - 2 more made it! Total 4 frozen
Just waiting.....................
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nextchapter
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Posted 24 May 2012 - 09:16 PM
I had my ET this past Sunday and it's only Thursday!! and I can't wait till my beta..I think i'll POAS 8dp5dt (that's one day before my beta)... The first two days (my ET and the next) i just took it easy..went to see a movie and walked around a bit..then back to work..only non-projesterone symptom i have is heart burn..which is weird b/c i rarely have heart burn. *sigh...just a few more days
Me 31 DH 33
Male Factor
IVF/ICSI #1 July 2011
July 8-17 Gonal-F 300 Menopur 150, Centritide .25mg starting on day 5
July 20, 2011 ER - 8 follies retrieved 7 matured, 5 fertilized, 2 slowed in growth, other three continued till day 5.
July 25, 2011 ET- 5 Day transfer with 2BBx2 eggs, none to freeze
Aug 3, 2011 beta results- BFN
IVF/ICSI #2 September 2011- Low Dose Lupron Protocol
Sept 1-11 Gonal-F 300, Menopur 150, Lupron (5 units)
Sept 14, 2011 ER- 14 follies retrieved, 13 matured, 10 fertilized, 8 continued with 2 slower in growth until day 5
Sept 19, 2011 ET- 5 day transfer with 2 eggs- 2AB, 2B+
Sept 20, 2011 - able to freeze 2 eggies! super excited
Sept 28- BFP!! beta number #1: 33
Oct 4- beta number #3: 560
Oct 19- 7 week u/s- heartbeat detected small sac, embryo measuring 6 1/5 weeks
Oct 25- noticed spotting, clotting and more spotting..
Oct 26- u/s performed and indicated that i had a 7w6d miscarriage
FET # 1 Jan 2012- Lupron/Estrace Protocol
Dec 31 Lupron 5 Units, start Estrace 2mg
Jan 20 FET!! 4BB and 2AB
Jan 30 beta: BFN
IVF/ICSI #3 May 2012- Low Dose Lupron Protocol--Aggressive Protocol
Mar 14 Immunological testing for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss blood tests-everything OK!
April 26- Uterine Lining Biopsy- to "stir" things up
May 4-12- Gonal-F 300, Menopur 150, Lupron 5 units
May 15- ER- 13 follies retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized, 7 continued with 1 slower in growth until day 5
May 16- Start Prometrium (the usual) and have added 2 mg Estrace twice daily
May 20- ET- 5 day transfer with 1- 3AB, 1- 2BB and 1- class 3 morula
May 21- able to freeze 1 egg!
May 29- (9dp5dt) Beta-BFP!! 311
May 31-(11dp5dt) Beta #2- 683
June 25 - 7w6d u/s- I have two babies growing!! Baby A 7w3d and Baby B 7w2d- heart rate in the 160's
July 4- 9w1d u/s- Baby A measured 8w4d and Baby B measured 8w2d and heart rates in the 170's
July 31- 13w0d- First Trimester Screening (FTS)- baby A 12w6d and baby B 12w6d!! Heart rates 160's. NT, Tri 21, 18,13 low low %!!
Oct 10- 23w1d- put on bed rest and Progesterone as cervix is measuring short. Praying babies stay in there!
Nov 14- 28w1d- Baby A's waist is small. OB detects the possibility of growth restriction and will keep a close eye on him. Baby B doesn't seem affected at the moment.
Dec. 3- 30w5d- Going in for Fetal Monitoring (1x/wk) due to Mild Restricted Growth for Baby Boy A. Baby Girl B is on the cusp of being Growth Restricted.
Dec. 24- Fetal monitoring 3x a week. OB says I will not go past 36 weeks due to Growth restriction for both babies.
Jan 17, 2013- Andrew John ( 6 lbs 5 oz) and Lucy Cristina (4 lbs 14 oz) were born via C section.
Things I did for this cycle that's different from previous cycles: CoQ10 400 mg twice a day (started in Jan), Benadryl 25 mg 1x day after ET right up to Beta, drank more Rooibos tea after ET, increased my carbs since I am on low carb
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Posted 04 July 2012 - 12:15 PM
I'm 8 dpo and on 200 mg prometrium per night. I am finding that I am having some harsh joint pain - I'm wondering if anyone else had this effect when taking progesterone supplements?
Me: 39 DH: 41
TTC since Sept. 2008
Nov. 2009 - DH - motility and morphology issues
Dec. 2009/Jan. 2010 Clomid, Ovidrel, & IUI - I react horribly to Clomid, stick it through - produce 2 follies
mid Jan - BFP!!! Can't believe it!!
Feb. 14. 2010 - M/C...not a Happy Valentines Day - I am devastated to lose this little one
April 2012 - start TTC again; FSH is 18 plus right tube looks blocked DR is concerned
May 2012 - DH numbers have drastically improved!!! Vitamins/exercise/no heat all paid off
May 2012 - my FSH is 15 - IUI is cancelled; fearful I will not have any eggs - I'm devastated - first time it was him, now me?
meet with DR - do AMH test (supposed to be more accurate than FSH) decide to do IUI irregardless of FSH #'s although DR thinks I won't respond
May 2012 - Have 2 acupuncture treatments
June 16 2012 - day 3 start of 200 ml Puregon
June 21 - swelling in hands, feet, breasts, & abdomen - severe pain go to ER - cyst burst
June 22 - u/s & blood work - I am responding (yay!), but no sign of over-stimulation; told to take dose of Puregon
June 22 - clinic calls & tells me my E. numbers look too high - they are afraid I'm overstimulating told to not take next dose
June 23 - u/s & blood work - four follies but all on right side; sono showed blockage but laproscopy 4 years ago showed both clear
June 24 - Ovidrel shot @ 10 pm
June 25 - packing my bags to go to TO for IUI in am! a bit of cramping from Ovidrel but nothing too serious
June 26 - IUI at 11 am - three follies 11, 17, & 19 - E2 levels good - DH's numbers good -
June 27 - the dreaded TWW begins... I'm already going crazy & its only day 1
July 11 - Beta is negative... sniff sniff... round 2 begins...
July 12 - start taking natural supplements - Royal Jelly, frozen Wheatgrass Juice, CoQ10
July 15 - day 3 of AF start stimming again same dose of Puregon - FSH has dropped - 11 this time
July 20 - two follies 15 and 16 both on right side :-( - on the plus side no crazy swelling this round - just some bloating & some emotional outbursts
July 21 - trigger tonight with IUI on Monday....
Aug 8 - Negative again - Round 3 - It does feel like a boxing ring & I do feel like I've just been knocked down. I'm so sad.
Aug 10 - day 3 u/s - 3 follies - two on left (11 & 12)!!!! one on right (12)... I hope hope hope the left side matures...started stimming today. FSH is now 8.5 with normal E2 numbers! It has continually dropped!
Aug. 17 - IUI number 3...left follie 2.1 - right 1.7 - DH's numbers normal & best they've ever been. Surged on my own so no trigger. Could this be the month?
Sept. 3 - BFN... heartbreak - RE wants us to move to IVF, but I need to take some time to get my spirit back.
TTC since Sept. 2008
Nov. 2009 - DH - motility and morphology issues
Dec. 2009/Jan. 2010 Clomid, Ovidrel, & IUI - I react horribly to Clomid, stick it through - produce 2 follies
mid Jan - BFP!!! Can't believe it!!
Feb. 14. 2010 - M/C...not a Happy Valentines Day - I am devastated to lose this little one
April 2012 - start TTC again; FSH is 18 plus right tube looks blocked DR is concerned
May 2012 - DH numbers have drastically improved!!! Vitamins/exercise/no heat all paid off
May 2012 - my FSH is 15 - IUI is cancelled; fearful I will not have any eggs - I'm devastated - first time it was him, now me?
meet with DR - do AMH test (supposed to be more accurate than FSH) decide to do IUI irregardless of FSH #'s although DR thinks I won't respond
May 2012 - Have 2 acupuncture treatments
June 16 2012 - day 3 start of 200 ml Puregon
June 21 - swelling in hands, feet, breasts, & abdomen - severe pain go to ER - cyst burst
June 22 - u/s & blood work - I am responding (yay!), but no sign of over-stimulation; told to take dose of Puregon
June 22 - clinic calls & tells me my E. numbers look too high - they are afraid I'm overstimulating told to not take next dose
June 23 - u/s & blood work - four follies but all on right side; sono showed blockage but laproscopy 4 years ago showed both clear
June 24 - Ovidrel shot @ 10 pm
June 25 - packing my bags to go to TO for IUI in am! a bit of cramping from Ovidrel but nothing too serious
June 26 - IUI at 11 am - three follies 11, 17, & 19 - E2 levels good - DH's numbers good -
June 27 - the dreaded TWW begins... I'm already going crazy & its only day 1
July 11 - Beta is negative... sniff sniff... round 2 begins...
July 12 - start taking natural supplements - Royal Jelly, frozen Wheatgrass Juice, CoQ10
July 15 - day 3 of AF start stimming again same dose of Puregon - FSH has dropped - 11 this time
July 20 - two follies 15 and 16 both on right side :-( - on the plus side no crazy swelling this round - just some bloating & some emotional outbursts
July 21 - trigger tonight with IUI on Monday....
Aug 8 - Negative again - Round 3 - It does feel like a boxing ring & I do feel like I've just been knocked down. I'm so sad.
Aug 10 - day 3 u/s - 3 follies - two on left (11 & 12)!!!! one on right (12)... I hope hope hope the left side matures...started stimming today. FSH is now 8.5 with normal E2 numbers! It has continually dropped!
Aug. 17 - IUI number 3...left follie 2.1 - right 1.7 - DH's numbers normal & best they've ever been. Surged on my own so no trigger. Could this be the month?
Sept. 3 - BFN... heartbreak - RE wants us to move to IVF, but I need to take some time to get my spirit back.
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Posted 09 September 2012 - 03:56 PM
Currently in my tww. I am 8dp5dt and my clinic doesn't test until day 15. I caved and poas today which showed a positive. Remaining cautiously optimistic now.
My clinic doesn't give many strict restrictions in regards to the tww They essentially told me no vigorous activity (which they defined as no running and horseback riding). They stated that bedrest was probably not necessary, but they did recommend to take things "easy" for the first couple days. The day of the transfer I came home and rested for a couple hours, then went for a stroll, made supper, and did some work on the computer. The following three days were pretty similar with light activity in the form of walking and easy hikes. I don't do well sitting around the house when I am stressed and I feel like getting out and about was really beneficial for my state of mind. My husband also really enjoyed it because it meant that for once we were walking at his normal pace rather than my normal. He is the tortoise to my hare.
The hard part for me is that as the ovary pain improves and I feel less bloated I keep forgetting that I am supposed to take things easy. Twice now I have caught myself running and had to stop. (That sounds really strange, like I have the tendency to sleep run or something.) Once it was pouring rain and I had to go four blocks and suddenly remembered after three blocks (uphill). The other time wasn't as bad and I stopped after less than a block. I feel like I need to shackle my feet together like they do for prisoners so I can only shuffle along instead of run.
My clinic doesn't give many strict restrictions in regards to the tww They essentially told me no vigorous activity (which they defined as no running and horseback riding). They stated that bedrest was probably not necessary, but they did recommend to take things "easy" for the first couple days. The day of the transfer I came home and rested for a couple hours, then went for a stroll, made supper, and did some work on the computer. The following three days were pretty similar with light activity in the form of walking and easy hikes. I don't do well sitting around the house when I am stressed and I feel like getting out and about was really beneficial for my state of mind. My husband also really enjoyed it because it meant that for once we were walking at his normal pace rather than my normal. He is the tortoise to my hare.
The hard part for me is that as the ovary pain improves and I feel less bloated I keep forgetting that I am supposed to take things easy. Twice now I have caught myself running and had to stop. (That sounds really strange, like I have the tendency to sleep run or something.) Once it was pouring rain and I had to go four blocks and suddenly remembered after three blocks (uphill). The other time wasn't as bad and I stopped after less than a block. I feel like I need to shackle my feet together like they do for prisoners so I can only shuffle along instead of run.
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KiwiGal
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Posted 22 September 2012 - 03:50 PM
iskwew - I'm also having some bad joint pain - especially in limbs I've previously had trouble with. Is this connected to progesterone?
In terms of taking time off - ER was on Wednesday, so I took Wednesday - Friday off and Monday for my transfer. I felt well and wanted to go to work on Tuesday so I did. In general I've been taking it easier than I normally would, but I'm still trying to walk lots because I need some activity and its good for the mind too. I've been pretty careful about what I'm lifting and not doing anything strenuous.
pinkeliza - I've found myself running also. Just simple things, like running through the house when my phone rings in another room in the house, running up or down the stairs, etc. Its just a habit and its hard to remember not to do it! I've never had any pain afterward though.
I'm 5dp5dt today and doing pretty well so far. DH has been amazing keeping me occupied. I've been reading lots of books, watching lots of movies, playing lots of games, and sleeping.
In terms of taking time off - ER was on Wednesday, so I took Wednesday - Friday off and Monday for my transfer. I felt well and wanted to go to work on Tuesday so I did. In general I've been taking it easier than I normally would, but I'm still trying to walk lots because I need some activity and its good for the mind too.
I've been pretty careful about what I'm lifting and not doing anything strenuous.pinkeliza - I've found myself running also. Just simple things, like running through the house when my phone rings in another room in the house, running up or down the stairs, etc. Its just a habit and its hard to remember not to do it! I've never had any pain afterward though.
I'm 5dp5dt today and doing pretty well so far. DH has been amazing keeping me occupied. I've been reading lots of books, watching lots of movies, playing lots of games, and sleeping.
<p>2005/06 - DH diagnosed with CF (mild form) & MFIMay 31, 2012 - DH appointment with urologistJune 5, 2012 - Consent signing for IVF w/ICSIJune 20, 2012 - DH TESE/PESA appointmentJuly 5, 2012 - F/U B/W to check thyroid levelAugust 15, 2012 - Appointment with nurse to learn injectionsAugust 31, 2012 - Called in Day 1!September 1, 2012 - Day 2 b/w; starting 125 IU Puregon tonight!September 5, 2012 - Day 5 b/w and u/s - 4 lead follicles with 27 small on the right and 17 small on the left!September 7, 2012 - Day 7 b/w and u/s - 19 follicles measuring on the chart w/ several small trying to catch up!September 9, 2012 - Day 9 b/w and u/s - Almost there! Over 20 follicles measuring on the chart, but not over 16mm yet...September 10, 2012 - Day 10 b/w and u/s - 6 follicles over 17mm; 20-ish measuring close behind. At risk for OHSS. :(TRIGGER tonight @ 10pm!!! Stopped injections & started Dostinex (for OHSS)September 12, 2012 - 10am - ER! 25 eggs retrievedSeptember 13, 2012 - Fertilization report: 16 out of 25 eggs fertilized! Scheduled a Day 5 transfer. <img src="https://ivf.ca/forums...ault/smile.png"title=":)" alt="smile.png">September 17, 2012 - Transferred 1 very good quality (B3-BB) embryo!September 25, 2012 - 8dp5dt - BFP on FRER!!!!September 28, 2012 - Beta #1 - 314!!!!October 1, 2012 - Beta #2 - 900!!October 5, 2012 - U/S - Shows 1 gestational and yolk sac in the uterus. <img src="https://ivf.ca/forums//public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png" title=":)" alt="smile.png"> We're over the moon!October 26, 2012 - U/S and follow up w/ Dr. Vause - 1 very healthy baby measuring 1 week ahead! HB 176. Graduated from the clinic today!November 1, 2012 - 1st Midwife Appointment!!November 23, 2012 - IPS U/S and B/WDecember 6, 2012 - 2nd Midwife Appointment!January 10, 2013 - Morphology UltrasoundJanuary 16, 2013 - 3rd Midwife AppointmentJune 11, 2013 - Baby Elliott born, 6lbs 6oz, 19.5in. January 2015 - IVF Cycle #2 - BFN <img src="https://ivf.ca/forums//public/style_emoticons/default/sad.png" title=":(" alt="sad.png"> April 17, 2015 - IVF Cycle #3 - called in Day 1April 20, 2015 - started stims (100iu + 1 click of puregon)April 24, 2015 - 1st monitoring appointment.May 1, 2015 - Egg Retrieval at 8:30am; DH TESE @ 6:30am - Retrieved 19 eggs; 18 mature; 16 fertilized!May 6, 2015 - Embryo Transfer at 9am - transferred 1 beautiful B4-BB embryo and froze 3 embryos!May 14, 2015 - 8dp5dt HPT @ 8:00pm - BFP!!!! <img src="https://ivf.ca/forums//public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png" title=":)" alt="smile.png">May 19, 2015 - BETA Day! 884.5! Whoa!!May 21, 2015 - Beta #2 - 2105 <img src="https://ivf.ca/forums//public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png" title=":)" alt="smile.png">May 22, 2015 - 1st ultrasound (5w0d) - everything looks good! Baby is measuring 5w3d and is nestled in good!June 8, 2015 - 2nd ultrasound (7w1d) - Baby is measuring 7w2d, heartbeat 146bpm. Everything looks good! Discharged from the clinic!June 18, 2015 - 1st Midwife AppointmentJuly 13 - IPS ultrasound (12w1d) - HB 161bpm, measuring at 12w5d (2.5 inches head to bum) Baby looked great! <img src="https://ivf.ca/forums//public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png" title=":)" alt="smile.png">August 31 - Anatomy Ultrasound (19w1d) Baby looks great! We are team green again <img src="https://ivf.ca/forums//public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png" title=":)" alt="smile.png"></p><p>January 23, 2016 - Due Date!</p><p>
January 12, 2016 - Baby Lucas born (38w3d) 5lbs10oz, 19.5 in long! We are so in love!
January 12, 2016 - Baby Lucas born (38w3d) 5lbs10oz, 19.5 in long! We are so in love!
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Posted 23 September 2012 - 03:13 PM
Anyone know why pineapple or walnuts and eggs are deemed good sources of food for implantation?
Is this scientific or a belief?
Well there could certainly be worse things they want you to eat. Sounds good to me. I'll have to remember these things for when its my turn !
Me 40 DH 37 July 2012 HSG test showed blocked tubesSept 16/13 Consult at CReATe with Dr. Librach who will make me a Mummy in 2014Sept 16/13 Bloodwork and AMH test (A little low)Oct 15/13: Hysterscopy 2 polyps removed and 2 coils insertedIVF #1Nov 4th: CD2 start BCPNov 11th: Start Lupron injectionsNov 27: Start Gonal F and RepronexDec 12: ER Estrace and Progesterone suppositoriesDec 15: ET 3 survived the process (including ICSI) Transferred 2. 1 frozenPregnancy test December 29th: BFNFET #1Start Estrace againJan 8/14: IV IntralipidsFET: Jan 16Beta test results Feb 1st: BFFN February 2014 fibroid removed
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Posted 24 September 2012 - 09:27 PM
I wonder if there has ever been a study to determine if the twinges we feel during the two week wait actually correspond with implantation. If you get twinges repeatedly on the same side, I wonder if they can tell if that's the side the embryos implanted.
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KiwiGal
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Posted 25 September 2012 - 06:14 PM
Toronto - That's a great question! I wonder that myself! I've had twinges and cramping on one side, so I'm wondering if that's where the embryo has implanted? That is, if I'm pregnant...
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<p>2005/06 - DH diagnosed with CF (mild form) & MFIMay 31, 2012 - DH appointment with urologistJune 5, 2012 - Consent signing for IVF w/ICSIJune 20, 2012 - DH TESE/PESA appointmentJuly 5, 2012 - F/U B/W to check thyroid levelAugust 15, 2012 - Appointment with nurse to learn injectionsAugust 31, 2012 - Called in Day 1!September 1, 2012 - Day 2 b/w; starting 125 IU Puregon tonight!September 5, 2012 - Day 5 b/w and u/s - 4 lead follicles with 27 small on the right and 17 small on the left!September 7, 2012 - Day 7 b/w and u/s - 19 follicles measuring on the chart w/ several small trying to catch up!September 9, 2012 - Day 9 b/w and u/s - Almost there! Over 20 follicles measuring on the chart, but not over 16mm yet...September 10, 2012 - Day 10 b/w and u/s - 6 follicles over 17mm; 20-ish measuring close behind. At risk for OHSS. :(TRIGGER tonight @ 10pm!!! Stopped injections & started Dostinex (for OHSS)September 12, 2012 - 10am - ER! 25 eggs retrievedSeptember 13, 2012 - Fertilization report: 16 out of 25 eggs fertilized! Scheduled a Day 5 transfer. <img src="https://ivf.ca/forums...ault/smile.png"title=":)" alt="smile.png">September 17, 2012 - Transferred 1 very good quality (B3-BB) embryo!September 25, 2012 - 8dp5dt - BFP on FRER!!!!September 28, 2012 - Beta #1 - 314!!!!October 1, 2012 - Beta #2 - 900!!October 5, 2012 - U/S - Shows 1 gestational and yolk sac in the uterus. <img src="https://ivf.ca/forums//public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png" title=":)" alt="smile.png"> We're over the moon!October 26, 2012 - U/S and follow up w/ Dr. Vause - 1 very healthy baby measuring 1 week ahead! HB 176. Graduated from the clinic today!November 1, 2012 - 1st Midwife Appointment!!November 23, 2012 - IPS U/S and B/WDecember 6, 2012 - 2nd Midwife Appointment!January 10, 2013 - Morphology UltrasoundJanuary 16, 2013 - 3rd Midwife AppointmentJune 11, 2013 - Baby Elliott born, 6lbs 6oz, 19.5in. January 2015 - IVF Cycle #2 - BFN <img src="https://ivf.ca/forums//public/style_emoticons/default/sad.png" title=":(" alt="sad.png"> April 17, 2015 - IVF Cycle #3 - called in Day 1April 20, 2015 - started stims (100iu + 1 click of puregon)April 24, 2015 - 1st monitoring appointment.May 1, 2015 - Egg Retrieval at 8:30am; DH TESE @ 6:30am - Retrieved 19 eggs; 18 mature; 16 fertilized!May 6, 2015 - Embryo Transfer at 9am - transferred 1 beautiful B4-BB embryo and froze 3 embryos!May 14, 2015 - 8dp5dt HPT @ 8:00pm - BFP!!!! <img src="https://ivf.ca/forums//public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png" title=":)" alt="smile.png">May 19, 2015 - BETA Day! 884.5! Whoa!!May 21, 2015 - Beta #2 - 2105 <img src="https://ivf.ca/forums//public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png" title=":)" alt="smile.png">May 22, 2015 - 1st ultrasound (5w0d) - everything looks good! Baby is measuring 5w3d and is nestled in good!June 8, 2015 - 2nd ultrasound (7w1d) - Baby is measuring 7w2d, heartbeat 146bpm. Everything looks good! Discharged from the clinic!June 18, 2015 - 1st Midwife AppointmentJuly 13 - IPS ultrasound (12w1d) - HB 161bpm, measuring at 12w5d (2.5 inches head to bum) Baby looked great! <img src="https://ivf.ca/forums//public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png" title=":)" alt="smile.png">August 31 - Anatomy Ultrasound (19w1d) Baby looks great! We are team green again <img src="https://ivf.ca/forums//public/style_emoticons/default/smile.png" title=":)" alt="smile.png"></p><p>January 23, 2016 - Due Date!</p><p>
January 12, 2016 - Baby Lucas born (38w3d) 5lbs10oz, 19.5 in long! We are so in love!
January 12, 2016 - Baby Lucas born (38w3d) 5lbs10oz, 19.5 in long! We are so in love!
#74
SarahK
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- Global 100+
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- 113 posts
- Gender:Female
- Dx:N/A
- My Clinic:TCART
Posted 26 September 2012 - 11:41 AM
It has been a week since IUI and I do not feel any different! Progesteron sup happening...but no side effects etc....nothing. I am sick and tired of waiting
Oct 2 is the preg test................soooo far away
Oct 2 is the preg test................soooo far away
Me : 40
DB : 36
DD natural unassisted : 18
DS natural unassisted : 16
Trigger Sept 16 with 2 large follies 18mm and 21mm
IUI Sept 18
Blood test Oct 2
Confirmed pregnancy! Yay! Beta of 99
Oct 4 Beta count 214
Oct 25 - US and everything is great, implantation is proper and is 7 weeks 2 days old. Only 1. Heartbeat of 170. No blood test done though.
Nov 1 - Second US, everything is excellent and heartbeat is 182. 8 weeks 3 days old now.
Next step - NT US and Bloodtest Nov 29
OBGYN Dec 19 and everything seems normal and well! Due date changed earlier by a week
Dec 28 - Final blood test was good. Stats 1 : 1100. No amnio required.
Jan 16 - US and scan - alles gut!
IT'S A GIRL!!!
Due Date June 6, 2013!!! 
#75
Mollybean
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- Cyclebase
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- 732 posts
- Gender:Female
- Dx:Male Factor
- My Clinic:Ottawa Fertility Centre
Posted 26 September 2012 - 12:17 PM
Hang in there SarahK! Are you going to POAS? I understand how gruelling this process can be. Best of luck to you that you get your BFP next week!
2007-went off the pill. thought we'd get lucky. ha!
2009-testing, testing and more testing
2010
Me: 29 DH: 33, severe male factor (less than 1 mill/ml)
IVF/ICSI #1
Jan. 28th- ER. Retrieved 7 eggs
Feb. 2nd- ET. Transferred 2 beautiful blasts
BETA: Feb. 15th BFP! 1493
March 8th-first ultrasound . 1 perfect heartbeat. 158/min.
April 12th-baby is doing great!
May 27th- We're tickled pink! It's a girl!
Oct. 13th- DD is born!
2012
Me. 32 slightly elevated FSH: 11.2 DH: 36 Male factor (ranging from less than 1 million-20mill/ml)
IUI with Injectables#1-3 follicles
Cancelled due to low sperm count day of IUI.
WTF appointment May 11th. Done with this IUI experiment. back to IVF/ICSI
IVF/ICSI #2
Sep 19th-ER 12 eggs
Sep 20- 9 out of 12 mature. 7 fertilized
Sep 24- 5dt of a beautiful blastocyst. 5AA and 3 frosties.
Oct. 1-+HPT, lots of red spotting (this sucks!), early beta 70.
Oct 5- 2nd beta-20 Early miscarriage
Oct. 9-3rd beta-0 BFN
2013
FET#1unmedicated
Jan. 8th-LH surge
Jan 12th-FET, Single 5AA blastocyst
Jan 19th and 21-BFP on HPT!
Jan 23- BFP 1161!
