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Daisy21
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Daisy21's FET Journal

2/5
I feel like it’s time to update my journal. I wasn’t going to do it for the FET, but I decided to do it in case someone is interested. I’m sorry I haven’t been posting a ton, but I’ve been a bit overwhelmed with life.
By the time I go to transfer, I will have waited 105 days since my failed IVF cycle. It’s a lot of waiting and sometimes I thought I would go crazy.

Me: 27
DH: 27

TTC: We have only been trying since July, but we were hit with more bad news than we expected. When we started, we went straight to Dr. Braverman because I knew I had PCOS. I’ve always been terrified of having issues when it was time for us to conceive. We had planned to start slow and strictly go with timed intercourse. In the course of the first few months with Dr. B, we learned that I have several Thrombo issues (homozygous for MTHFR C, 4G Polymorphism, low Protein S). My immune testing came back normal, but my DH’s sperm count came back at zero. We went to see Dr. Schoor and found out my DH has CBAVD(Congenital Bilateral Absence of the Vas Deferens). This is basically a mild form of Cystic Fibrosis and our only option is IVF. They will use TESA to extract my DH’s sperm. The CBAVD is much more complicated than I am making it seem here. If anyone ever has any issue with this, please feel free to FM me. We’ve been on an emotional roller coaster, but we’re feeling really positive and excited to get started.


Here is the plan for this cycle:
We are doing things a bit differently this cycle. Dr. B believes the 3 possible things that might have prevented implantation could have been my high estrogen, sperm quality, or egg quality. My estrogen was very high because of the amount of follicles retrieved. In some women, high estrogen can prevent implantation, so we will be doing an FET. I’m so nervous about this because I’m afraid my embryos won’t make it to freeze. I’m also very nervous about the thaw, but that’s a long way away. We can’t do too much about sperm quality because of the TESA. The sperm retrieved through TESA are not as “good” as those obtained the traditional way. I’ve also been going to acupuncture regularly since the failed cycle. I was on the pill after the failed cycle and had to continue due to the holidays. My first appointment back was on 12/27.

Appointment 12/27
No follicles and all is clear to start stims. I am starting my 3 day “break” from the pill and will start stims on 12/30

12/30 & 12/31
Gonal-f 300iu - pm
Dexamethasone .75 mg
Metformin 1500mg
Metanx
*I’m excited I don’t need to be on Lovenox right now because we will not be going to transfer.

1/1 & 1/2 Happy New Year! Hope it brings us all BFPs!!
Gonal-f 225iu - pm
Luveris ½ vial - pm
Dexamethasone .75
Metformin
Metanx

1/3
Monitoring Day

It seems like my ovaries are being somewhat resistant. All the follicles looked small and are not measurable yet. Dr. B is increasing my meds, but he didn’t seemed concerned at all.

1/3
Gonal-f 300iu - pm
Luveris 1 full vial - pm
Dexamethasone .75
Metformin
Metanx

1/4 & 1/5
Gonal-f 300iu - pm
Luveris 1 full vial - pm
Dexamethasone .75
Ganirelex – 125mcg – am
Metformin
Metanx

1/6
Monitoring Day
I have over 20 follicles and they are all around 12 mm. He is keeping me on the same meds and I go back Saturday. Pennycat, what time are you going?? Chat Icon

Gonal-f 300iu - pm
Luveris 1 full vial - pm
Dexamethasone .75
Ganirelex – 125mcg – am
Metformin
Metanx

1/7
Gonal-f 300iu - pm
Luveris 1 full vial - pm
Dexamethasone .75
Ganirelex – 125mcg – am
Metformin
Metanx

1/8
Monitoring Day
The follicles are slowly moving along. He seemed okay with it, but he would prefer if they were moving along better. He also could tell that the increased estrogen was adversely affecting my uterine lining. This is why we're not going to transfer. The follicles were between 14 and 15mm. I go back Monday. He thinks the retrieval will be Wednesday. I don't know what meds I'll be taking tonight. I have to wait to hear back from Dr. B.

Thanks so much for all the support! I really do appreciate it!!

Gonal-f 150iu - pm
Luveris 1/2 vial - pm
Dexamethasone .75
Ganirelex – 125mcg – am
Metformin
Metanx

1/9
Gonal-f 75iu - pm
Luveris 1/2 vial - pm
Dexamethasone .75
Ganirelex – 125mcg – am
Metformin
Metanx

1/10
Monitoring Day
Follicles are now between 15 and 17. I think most are around 17. My estrogen was 9,800, so he took my off all stims and I'm now coasting. I go back tomorrow.

Dexamethasone .75
Ganirelex – 125mcg – am
Metformin
Metanx

1/11
Follicles look good. Most are between 19 and 20mm. I am triggering with Lupron tonight. Retrieval is Thursday!!

1/13
Okay, everything went well. It was a long morning. We left the house at 6:00 becasuse we had to be at AFS at 8:00 to pick up the medium for DH's TESA. We had to get to the urologist at 8:30 for DH's procedure. It was a bit better this time, but he was still really uncomfortable. We got back to AFS around 10:15 and my appointment was at 11. The procedure was fine and I feel pretty good now. They got 18 eggs. I'm a bit disappointed because I had a ton of follicles. I will be totally fine if most are mature and fertilize, but last time they retrieved 32 and 18 were mature. 9 fertilized last cycle, so I'm just nervous with the 18. I'll feel so much better tomorrow when I get the fert. report.

1/14
Dr. B just called and 8 fertilized. Out of the 18, 16 were mature. They are already frozen. When I go for the FET, they will thaw all 8 and decide on a 3 or 5 day transfer. They can refreeze any that we don't transfer. I feel okay. This was basically the same result we had last cycle. 9 fertilized last cycle, so we are only down 1. Now I just need to get AF, so I can gear up for the FET!!

To everyone that's posted, thank you so much!! It means a lot!!

2/5
So I went back to the doctor on Wednesday 1/2 – I started 10 units of Lupron and stay on BC for 5 more days. Sunday is my last BC pill and I drop to 5 units of Lupron on Monday. I go back on Thursday when I should be starting delestrogen. The tentative date of the transfer is February 23rd. I’m beyond excited to actually be back in the game.

Message edited 2/5/2011 3:32:35 PM.

Posted 1/4/11 9:15 PM
 
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I hope this is your cycle!!!

Posted 1/4/11 9:21 PM
 

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I have a really good feeling!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/4/11 9:29 PM
 

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Good luck!!! I hope this is it for you!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/4/11 10:04 PM
 

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i wanted to wish you TONS of luck this cycle!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/4/11 10:05 PM
 

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Posted 1/4/11 10:05 PM
 

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Posted 1/4/11 10:11 PM
 

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Thank you for sharing your cycle. I hope this is it for you!!

Posted 1/4/11 10:35 PM
 

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Posted 1/5/11 6:29 AM
 

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Good Luck! I hope this is it for you!!!!
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Posted 1/5/11 7:30 AM
 

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Posted 1/5/11 8:19 AM
 

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Posted 1/5/11 9:41 AM
 

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Question, what is Metanx ??

Posted 1/5/11 10:34 AM
 

curiousO
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Posted by maybemommy10

Sending you tons and tons of luck !!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Question, what is Metanx ??




metanx is an upgraded version of folgard, complex of vitamins of group B,
used for MFTHR. If you have this clotting issue, you should ask dr T for metanx specifically, as he is sticking to old school folgard, that does not work as well.

Posted 1/5/11 10:58 AM
 

PennyCat
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Posted by curiousO

Posted by maybemommy10

Sending you tons and tons of luck !!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Question, what is Metanx ??




metanx is an upgraded version of folgard, complex of vitamins of group B,
used for MFTHR. If you have this clotting issue, you should ask dr T for metanx specifically, as he is sticking to old school folgard, that does not work as well.



For whatever reason, my OB prescribed this when I was pregnant. It was never clear WHY he prescribed it, especially because I don't have MFTHR!

I felt nervous taking it since I seemed to be the only person on the pregnancy board at the time who was told to take it who didn't have that issue. I didn't take it- but that was not the cause of the complications later on.

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Message edited 1/5/2011 11:03:34 AM.

Posted 1/5/11 11:03 AM
 

curiousO
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Re: Daisy21's New IVF Journal

hm.... it also has to do with folic acid absorption. in any case, it is just a combo of vitamins B and B-12, not a heavy drug.

Posted 1/5/11 11:06 AM
 

Daisy21
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Thanks for all the well wishes! I'm excited to be on my way again!


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Posted 1/5/11 11:21 AM
 

Daisy21
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Posted by maybemommy10

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Question, what is Metanx ??




What CuriousO said!! When you have the MTHFR mutation, your body is less able to absord folic acid. This provides additional folic acid.

Pennycat, I'm assuming it was prescribed just as an additional supplement. I definitely don't think it was something you needed or should take. Did you ever ask Dr. B about that? I'm just curious to hear what he'd say.

Posted 1/5/11 11:29 AM
 

PennyCat
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Posted by Daisy21

Posted by maybemommy10

Sending you tons and tons of luck !!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Question, what is Metanx ??




What CuriousO said!! When you have the MTHFR mutation, your body is less able to absord folic acid. This provides additional folic acid.

Pennycat, I'm assuming it was prescribed just as an additional supplement. I definitely don't think it was something you needed or should take. Did you ever ask Dr. B about that? I'm just curious to hear what he'd say.



I never did ask him, but I will this time around when I get pregnant again.

I remember making a few posts about it and the ONLY people who responded that they took it had that MTHFR mutation. When I called my dr's office, they said if I didn't feel comfortable I could take 1mg of folic acid instead, so that's what I did.

The only explanation they gave was that it helped absorb folic acid better- but like I said .. I was the only one who seemed to be prescribed it without a real "need" for it.. including other people who saw the same doctor. Weird...

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Posted 1/5/11 11:52 AM
 

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Posted 1/5/11 3:06 PM
 

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Posted 1/5/11 3:15 PM
 

Daisy21
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Re: Daisy21's New IVF Journal *Update 1/6*

Updated 1/6

Posted 1/6/11 8:13 PM
 

PennyCat
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Wow, 20!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon


I have a 9:15Chat Icon you?

Posted 1/6/11 8:16 PM
 

Daisy21
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Wow, 20!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon


I have a 9:15Chat Icon you?



I have to call tomorrow. I'll let you know! I closed the place today and they all left before I did. Hopefully I'll see you!

Message edited 1/6/2011 8:18:58 PM.

Posted 1/6/11 8:18 PM
 

PennyCat
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Posted by Daisy21

Posted by PennyCat

Wow, 20!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon


I have a 9:15Chat Icon you?



I'll let you know tomorrow. I have to call tomorrow. I closed the place today and they all left before I left. Hopefully I'll see you!



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Posted 1/6/11 8:18 PM
 
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