IVF Australia

Hi Ladies,

Mika, How did your tfr go today? I have been thinking of you today.

Melimoo I understand about the needles and wish you all the very best for cycle 6. I think you are incredibly courageous to be so positive after the previous 5. Hugs to you and positive thoughts.

Andie - How are you doing with the dreaded wait?

AFM - After the good news of Monday (10 eggs) things appear to have gone down hill a little or maybe my expectations were too high. 8 fertilised and two were implanted today (fingers crossed they stick). But I guess that when we decided to do implant on Day 2 (rather than day 5) I thought there would be more good quality chicklets to freeze and it appears that will not be the case. The remaining 6 are either developing too quickly or too slowly to be a suitable quality to freeze but I'll know for sure tomorrow.

So I am a little disappointed with today's news and concerned that those implanted are not good quality either.

Now that I have poured out my (very negative) heart, I need to get positive and see how we go. The next two weeks are the excruciating part, the needles, blood tests and even the surgeries are nothing compared to the uncertainty of the next two weeks. My BT is 19 May so positive thoughts from now on!

Take care all, I wish you all well and appreciate this forum to keep my sanity.

Oh Loulou, that's dreadful news, we had all been hoping for a BFP for you. So sorry to hear that was not to be. Look after yourself.

Melimoo, good for you, positively diving into cycle 6.
I really can't complain, the nausea hasn't been too bad and even though I have now started waking up occasionally through the night to go to the bathroom (hello, what is that all about?!) we are so darn grateful to be expecting that I am happily accepting whatever side effects might come my way.
I used to get so very angry at people who would complain about any aspect when there are so many of us who would do anything to trade places, so no complaints from me!

Hi everyone - thanks for your good vibes but this cycle was another BFN.  I had thought otherwise because AF was late... but then arrived on Day 31, day of BT. Pretty crushed, to be honest.

Andie, good luck! Glad to hear your transfer went well this morning. Now the agonisingly long 2ww!

Chuckie, good luck for your transfer on Wednesday.
I'm well thanks. Slight nausea I had been feeling seems to have diminished and I've started dropping some meds and that seems to be going okay too.

Loulou, thinking of you & hope tomorrow brings good news!

Take care all   xo

Hi All,

everything went well with the ET this moring. 2 embies were transfered with the other being frozen, now for the 2WW.Will keep you all posted.

all the best to you all

Andie xx

Hi Ladies,

Andie -  How did your ET go this morning?

Loulou - Sending you warm hugs and positive thoughts. Good Luck tomorrow.

Mika - 6 embies is great. I understand about feelling crappy after your egg collection, I was the same after my last one but this one (this morning) seems to be much better.

Lozz - Rainbow - How are you both?

Melimoo -  Any news forluck number 6?

AFM - Egg collection this morning went well, I am now waiting to see how many fertilise and then ET on Wed.

Good Luck all of you!

Hi Everyone,

Lozz, so glad all is going well for you. Enjoy your scan on the 12th, it is quite exciting and makes it all seem real! Obs appointment went well, thanks. Met my new doc and think he is lovely, so that is very good. Ah not quite showing, though have lost definition in the abdominal area! I didn't exactly have super firm abs previously, but there was a nice little bit of definition, which has slowly started to disappear. This I am blaming on not going to the gym, rather than pregnancy! (have taken the 'take it easy' advice seriously, lol)
How many weeks are you now?

Chuckie, good luck for tomorrow's egg pick up. Yes, everyone is on some sort of drug I have never heard of!

Melimoo, glad you're back on the forum, we've missed you! Glad you had a great time at your friends wedding, and are refreshed. Good luck for all your testing results, and for cycle 6.

mika, 6 embies is great news. Good luck for transfer tomorrow.

Loulou, you are doing what I am also about to do.....sitting outside in the sun to read a book! Lovely way to spend a quiet Sunday afternoon. Very best of luck for Tuesday!

Hi all -- hope your weekends went ok!

Melimoo has asked all the questions I had so I'll wait for the replies :-)

As for me.....collected 11 eggs but only 10 fertilised and as of yesterday there were only 6 growing.  I'm still waiting for "the call" this morning to find out if my 6 little bubbies are still growing and getting stronger...fingers crossed!  I found it a lot harder to recover this time so had a very quiet weekend.  I don't know if it's because they did both ovaries this time or because it's not the 1st time.  Anyway, feeling a bit more like myself today thankfully. 

take care all xo

Hi Ladies,

I am not avoiding you all but it has been a busy week. My final scan was today and all is looking good, at least 8 follicles whiich is less than the last two cycles but my Gonal-f is less this time as well. So I  am hoping for quality not quantity this time. I agree with you all about the different drugs, you all seem to be on different ones to me. I am on Gonal-f and Orgalutran.

Andie, like you my egg collection is Monday so fingers crossed for both of us. My FS has decided to implant any embies after only two days this time and not wait for blasto. Mine seem to start out well but the quality drops around day 4 so we are hoping the natural environment will help. So lets see how we go with that. I look forward to hearing how you go.

Lozz, Rainbow, your BFP gives me faith. Well done, I am so happy for both of you.

Mika Nic, and anyone I have missed...how are you doing?

Andie, great news, glad to hear you have a few nice looking eggs and best of luck for Monday's transfer.

Mika, thanks. No idea what's normal meds with IVF! From reading everyone's posts there seems to be a massive number of tablets, injections, nasal sprays etc.
I've been on Progynova tablets x 3 per day, as well as progesterone pessaries x 2 per day. Have just stopped taking the midday tablet as well as ceasing the morning pessary. Will slowly wean myself off both over the next 2 weeks.
Not sure if the post cancer treatment patients (like me) require a slightly different routine to the non-chemo girls or not? No 2 girls I've ever spoken to have been on the same routine!

Hope you have a lovely weekend...and recover from the early start :)

Hi All,

Egg collection went well I guess. They collected 7 eggs but only 4 of those looked promising. They are going to perform ICSI on them. If, all goes to plan the ET will happen on Monday. I have asked for 2 be placed back to double the chances.Will let you know how I go.

Mika, all the best for Friday.

Take care everybody and hang in there.

A

Hi Mika,

I am doing the antagonist, with the bloods and scans are there more of them, then doing IUI? When you say you used elma cream to numb the skin, why do you use that? i was ok with the needles for the IUI, should i get some of this cream, if so where do i get it? I have also reached my medicare levy.. is the reaction to the hormanial injections worse then with iui, cause the doctor said i will be on a much stronger dose this time, so my hormones might be all over the place!!!After the implant can they tell early whether it has worked or not??

 

Good luck for Friday!! cross fingers

Hi MIKA,

We have decided to do ICSI next month, qustions does it hurt? im having light anaethestist, and if the first cycle doesnt work do you have to pay the same costs everytime, if you have some embryo frozen..

Any advice or help would be great...i want to know what to expect? Thanks ladies!!!

Lozz - Fabulous, great to hear about your BFP, big congrats to you

Lozz -- congrats on the BFP!  That's fantastic!!! 

Andie -- i feel the same with the bloating and uncomfortable side of things but i'm so happy because they can see both of my ovaries working this time so i feel a lot more positive.  they've decided i should wait till friday for the egg collection but i have a good feeling about friday so i'm happy.  i was knocked out too...i just bawled my eyes out till they knocked me out.  don't know why but laying on the table waiting for them just sets me off!  anyway, i'm feeling good.  let me know how you go!

All -- hope you're all doing well

Thank you!!!

Goodluck Scubalou in the 2ww, rest up and let your little embie get nice & cosy!

Hi all,

Lozz congratulations on your BFP

Thank you for everyone for your warm welcome.

I had an embryo transferred this morning so now the dreaded two week wait.

We are in Sydney for the next few days and then fly back to Cairns on Wednesday.

Lou

Hi Everyone,

Hope you're all well & have a had a great long weekend.

Lozz, we are all dying to hear your news, and praying it is a BFP!!!

scrubalou, welcome to the forum! You will gets LOADS of excellent support here from everyone. Hope your transfer went well today.

Andie, welcome back from holidays. Glad you had a good time & are nice & relaxed ready to start this cycle.

Mika, good luck, you will be fine!

Melimoo, how was the wedding? Hope you had an awesome time.

Take care everyone, especially anyone I've missed in this message.

Hi Ladies,

 My current ICSI cycle is going well so far, although it is very early yet. First blood test today and all ison track.

Scubalou, welcome and I look forward to hearing from you.

Lozz, I have fingers and toes crossed for you.

Andy, things are looking positive.

To all of you, goodluck and you are all in my prayers.

Hi all,

I'm new to this forum, so thought I would tell you a bit about me

Cycle 1 Nov 09  Cairns:  4 eggs retrieved and sperm quality ok but no eggs fertalised.

Cycle 2 Mar 10 IVF Australia: 7 eggs retrieved, 1 embryo BFN

Cycle 3 Apr 10 IVF Australia: Had 5 eggs retrieved on Wednesday, so far we have 4 embies, 2 x 5 cell and 2 x 6 cell and embryo transfer is scheduled for Monday.

Lou

Gidget, that's terrific news, congratulations! Pretty cool to see there really is something there isn't it. Stay well.

@Gidget congrats and enjoy everthing, we all looking forward to that!!!

@Chuckie Hey there, it´s make you feel good and I could better understand what we all going through cos of the forum. Even the partnersside.... I also can highly recommend the WOrkshops!!! It helps to talk to others and have a chat!

I had my bloodtest this morning but already got my period as well. So just let them ask the doc if I can start directly with another frozen cycle....back in the game I guess...

WIsh all of you a nice long weekend!

ups...they just called,so I was right and I can go back on the 2th to start again.

Hi Ladies,

Despite starting IVF in Jan this year, I have only just joined this forum and now I realise I should have done it at the start. I guess I thought something positive woud happen quicker. We have been through two ICSI cycles both with BFN and one frozen embryo that did not survive the freezing process. Up until this cycle was confirmed a BFN I was convinced that I did not want to continue, however I just can't seem to make the decision to stop. So we are doing another cycle straight up. I don't think I could take a break because it is the uncertainty and waiting that I find the hardest. I wish you all the best of luck and positive vibes to you all. I look forward to hearing positive news from all of you.

GOOD LUCK

Hi there,

Just thought I would introduce myself. I am not new to this stuff - but am new to IVF Australia. Been at this since end 2008. 2 OIIUI's, 1 cancelled long ICSI, 2 short cycle ICSI's (no eggs), 3 long ICSI's BFNs. We are trying for our second child - our gorgeous girl is nearly 4 and came to us after 18 months of trying. Nearing ET for our 9th cycle. I know what you all mean by when is enough .. enough!! ?? It's very difficult and I feel as though I am running quickly out of steam but we have made sacrifices so that I can take this year off work so I will keep at it till the end of this year (if I can make it) - then off to Adoption. That is, of course, unless this actually works! Never know......

Good luck everyone and looking forward to talking with you on this forum.

Janey

Hi MIKA,

I know where you are coming from when you said' will you find the strength to decided when is enough" I am at that point know and I have only done 2 IUI's, when do you decided when is enough, emotionally and financially. I am not at that point yet to decide, but when you are sometimes so consumed by it all, can we be strong enough to make that decision!! honestly i dont know, we have all given our best for a family and to decide to stop with IVF is like giving up the hope. I guess you will know when you will get to that point...no one can say when, only you will know that! and it maybe that for now it maybe time to rest, but maybe in a years time you could try again! all i can suggest it take deep breaths and put one foot infront of the other and live life through this journey as best you can!!

jb76:  Jo, very sorry to hear about your BFN.  Take care of yourself!

loulou: Good luck with your FET tomorrow.  I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

lew:  Thanks for the info. I'll definitely look her up :-)

Lozz -- Good luck!  I really hope this one is a BFP for you. 

I know it's negative thinking but I often wonder if I'll have the strength to say it's time to stop. I know it's only my 2nd cycle but the money isn't bottomless. Please please please let this cycle work...for all of us! 

Hope you're all well.

Hi,

Well i have just had my second IUI and got a BFN, we have decided to speak to our doctor and see what our options are, we are taking this month off and trying to relax... I am looking at doing ICSI and wanted to know if its painful, i coped really well with giving myself needles while doing IUI, but wanted to know more about ICSI and what i can expect?

Hi everyone - nice words about your work colleagues rainbow, it is lovely to hear stories like that ... I prefer to hear those stories to all those ones about people getting pregnant at the drop of a hat!

So sorry about your cycles this time mbla and jb, hope that you can take some time out for yourselves.  It's a horrible feeling when AF comes before you even get to the BT.  BTW, what day of your cycle was your BT? I noticed that this cycle and for my last FET cycle, my BT was scheduled for Day 31 even though I have a 28 day cycle.  It's ages since I did a fresh transfer, but I had thought that BT was around Day 28 (providing you have a regular cycle)... but now I can't remember! Any thoughts anyone?

Mel - glad your sonohistogram wasn't too awful.  How long before you get your BT results? My results on the natural killer cells showed nothing out of the ordinary. 

AFM - having my FET on wednesday and I'm actually kind of excited about it.  I wasn't really excited last FET cycle - more worried that the embies wouldn't survive the thaw, which has happended in the past.   We have one good follicle too, on the ultrasound - my husband was around so we've tried that option too, for good measure ... It was so much easier having an ultrasound with 1 follicle, as opposed to any number greater than 10!  Hope everyone's doing well out there wherever you are at right now in your cycles ... this is all so punishing at times, so don't forget how well you are doing, just keeping it all together. ... and those times when we are totally not together!

Hi mbla, I've been wondering how you were going.  So sorry to hear your BFN.  I got exactly the same result too this cycle (2 eggs, 1 fertilised, day 3 transfer, BFN).  Good to hear you still have some options re: donor sperm.  I wish you and DH all the very best with your future cycles. 

AFM - AF arrived yesterday and yet I still went for BT this morning cos I know the clinic like to close out each cycle that way.  I think I knew in my heart & gut this cycle wasn't the "one" on the day of transfer, though hubby & I tried to stay so positive about it.  We are taking an indefinite break from IVF for now.  I'm pretty sure my PCOS is out of whack right now so gonna take some "me" time to get it rectified.

Wishing all you lovely ladies all the best in where ever in your cycle you may be.  Good luck to those testing soon - sending some good vibes your way.  To the mums-to-be - looking forward to hearing more great news from you guys.

Jo xoxo

hello!

i was just wondering if anyone new of a good accupunture clinic to go to in the kogorah region?  while i know there's a lot of people in the area who do it, i'd really love to find someone who deals with other women using ivf.

hope you're all well.

cheers

Hi Everyone,

Lozz, when is your blood test, will it be this Friday? Good luck!

Hali, enjoy your u/s tomorrow, make sure to let us know how it goes.

Gidget, enjoy your u/s too...and let us all know how you go.

Mika, best of luck for your antagonist cycle.

Melimoo, how are you doing? Have you received any results from your blood test yet? How did the other test go? We're all thinking of you.

Take care everyone   xo

Thanks RAINBOW

I hadn't really thought about all that but it is good to know. i think im like you...."what will be will be".

Im so looking forward to my u/s on monday though.

Good luck to you MIKA and everyone else.

Hi Everyone,

Melimoo, mmm...maybe you're right & all husbands have a manual that tells them the right things to say (eg- no your butt does not look big; rather have you etc)  lol
When we were chatting I mentioned that I felt it was a bigger deal for me than him & he said "I know sweet, but that is because unlike you, I am not consumed by having children"  I never thought I was consumed by starting a family, but obviously my husband did!

Mika, so glad you said a sonohistogram is not so bad, I was getting myself all nervous for Melimoo & worrying how dreadful it was going to be for her (so nervous I still haven't looked it up, been taking the ignorance is bliss path instead!)
Where are you up to in your cycle now?

Gidget / Hali, enjoy your ultrasounds!
Hali, the testing is optional, my nurse just brought it up in conversation. I think in deciding whether to undergo any testing you need to decide whether you would act on any information you receive. eg- if the test shows you have an increased risk of downs syndrome what will you do? stress about it for the rest of the pregnancy or do something drastic etc.
At this stage I think my husband and I have pretty much decided not to undergo any abnormality testing......what will be will be. That said, there is time to change our minds and have a test performed.
It really is a decision that only the 2 of you can make - get info from your doctor or nurse, but ultimately only you will know what's right for you.
I think the tests only indicate an increased risk, and aren't actually a definite guide, but I could be wrong there?

As for how I'm feeling.....fine really, no different to usual. Am 8 weeks today. I've given myself a few weeks off from the gym, so maybe put on a pound or two (from laziness and too many Easter eggs, no other reason!).

Hope everyone else is well and looking after themselves.

Positive vibes to all    xo

Hi girls well I had my last blood test last week and look good and scheduled for an ultra sound next wed...It's weird I am not feeling anything different and not sure when I will ..but hey we are keeping strong and just going on day by day ..I am not getting to excited and we have not told anyone yet either..

I will just send my good luck to you all as it's hard to keep up with what everyone is doing xxx

Hi Melimoo -- Don't worry! :-) I had a sonohistogram.  Don't worry about it too much.  I thought it would be horrible but it turned out not to be too bad.  As hard as it is to do, just try to let your mind wander to something else so you can relax (that helps!).  It was pretty quick too and not too uncomfortable -- better then when they were trying to probe to see how my follies were doing on one of my ovaries (now that was pain!)  Good luck!

hi Rainbow,

I have spoken to him about it and he said the same thing as your hubby (must be a standard line from their manual lol). I am not sure he realises how much of a big issue it is for me though. Anyway onwards and upwards!

On a different note...surely the sonohistogram won't be that bad..so I keep telling myself lol! Be good to get it over and done with.

Will let you know how it goes!!!!!!!!!

How are you feeling??????????

Hi Everyone!!

Just back from Transfer and before & after Acupuncture (wow! a bit to cram in, but very relaxed now). We have an Expanding Blast Grade A & Early Blast Grade B onboard. Not sure if our other 2 will make it to freeze, because they are a day behind. So as this is our last, I am a little anxious but pretty much excited to enjoy the time with our embies until BETA.

I am actually taking our embies to the Ballet at the Opera House, so if thats not a peaceful environment, I don't know what is!

Loulou, Goodluck with your FET cycle, and great that you were abloe to get going again sooner than you had thought!

Meli, I am sure you felt very drained from all the blood being sucked. I remember having 15 at the beginning of IVF. I think I am a little too scared to look up the Sonohistogram - sounds a litttle invasive or something? It is never easy seeing friends & their babies and the bonds parents share with their babies. We all deserve it so much, and we certainly are giving ourselves wholey for this opportunity. Goodluck xo

Rainbow, Great news on seeing your precious babies heartbeat. And all the best Gidget & Hali!

Crikey Meli - I kind of I wish I hadn't googled that Sonohistogram either! All the best for that, hope that it isn't too uncomfortable.   Why so much blood taken? 

Rainbow - that must be really exciting to see that up on the screen! What an totally amazing feeling that must be. And Gidget and Hali - how are you coming along?  Good luck with transfer tomorrow Lozz... it is really nice to hear about BFPs and positive progress.

AFM - the nurse told me that my killer cells BT came back normal, so that's ticked off (they told us 5-6 weeks for the bloods to be cultured, but the clinic had the results back today after I had the test on 1st April).  I had my Day 10 BT today to start unmedicated FET, so probably will be having a transfer mid-next sometime.... naturally work has kicked off at a crazy pace, right when I am trying to slow down / fit lots of early-morning BT appts on the way to work, and also acupuncture appts. Arrghhhh...

Hi Hali,

ultrasound went well, thanks. The sonographer said at the start that we would only be able to see a 'blob, with a heart beat'. That's pretty much about all we saw too! The embryo is approx 9 - 10mm and is about 8cm deep inside the uterus, so not the easiest thing to see. That said, we could clearly see a 'blob' and it looked as though it was flickering or quivering or vibrating. Which is excellent, as that was the heartbeat. Approx 153 beats per minute, which is perfectly healthy and normal for 7 weeks.
The words the sonographer used were "this looks as it should, right size & number of heartbeats, it looks viable" Wow, encouraging, confidence building words!

I spoke to the nurse at IVFA today & she had received the report etc and was quite happy with everything, which made me feel quite relieved, though yes I know there's still a long way to go yet & the next 6 weeks or so are important, especially when coming off medication & pessaries.

You have your ultrasound this Monday coming don't you?
Make sure you let us know how it goes, it is quite exciting to see that there really is a baby there, made it feel real, like I could believe it was truly happening etc.

Have you given any thought to other tests, such as an amniocentesis, for abnormalities? I had a conversation with my nurse today about it all, but am not sure whether I will undergo any testing..... even though I am now 35 my embryo age is only 27, so nice & young! What are your thoughts?

Take care everyone.

Melimoo, thinking of you this week when having your testing.

Bee, how was your birthday party?

Lozz - Hope your transfer goes well tomorrow, will get thinking of you.

AFM had my FS Appointment today and we are getting a blood test done next week in Sydney to check for the Natrual Killer Cells. Also, Dave is getting a Sperm fragmentation done and myself another lot of blood tests to check for Lupas, etc again. Have had the Lupus,etc  test done before by FS said wouldn't hurt just to check it again. lol suits me fine just want find an answer to perhaps why these embies aren't sticking. Only bugga is have to put this cycle on hold and start again once we get the results back. Fingers crossed that the results may find an answer for us Not going back to FS until the 18th of next month and we will go from there (gosh seems like forever until I find out all the results).

Hope everyone is doing well and keeping strong.

Lozz, excellent news! Congratulations and best of luck this time round! We're all hoping & praying you score a BFP!

Diana, good luck for your appointment with the specialist tomorrow.

Hiya Lozz, great to hear that your little embies are doing well. Isn't it exciting/nerve wracking at the same time waiting for the phonecall to hear how the little ones are doing each day hey... The best of luck to you Lozz Good luck for your transfer on Tuesday (hope I have the day right)..

Happy Birthday Bee

Great to hear about your little eggies Lozz

I have my appoint with FS on Tuesday to see if there is any further testing that can be done due to 4 failed cyles, hoping that he can come up with something, apparently great embryos but they don't want to stick the little buggas...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEE!!!!!!

Just got the call!! Out of 6 eggs, 4 eggs were able to be used, and all 4 have fertilised (yay)!!!

Bee, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Hope you have an excellent time!

Meli, you are truly amazing, an inspiration. I do not know how you keep so strong & stay so positive & happy for everyone.

Hi Everyone,

OMG, I had over 35 email messages saying new posts, so much to catch up on after just a few days!

Melimoo, so sad to hear your news. Words are inadequate at a time like this, but know we are all thinking of you, sending you love & support. Hope your tests discover something that can be rectified & you enjoy having a month off from the treatment.

JB, hope you are feeling well post transfer! We will be thinking of you on the 19th! Glad to hear your brother-in-law apologised, they're a breed of their own, in-laws lol. I'm very lucky, I get along extremely well with all mine, mind you we haven't told any of them anything about this journey.....and wont for a little while yet!

Diana, best of luck for your new cycle.

Gidget, Congratulations, that is so very exciting!

Loulou, good luck for FET next week.

Lozz, 6 eggs, way to go! Good luck for transfer, I really hope this cycle is 'the one'!

Take care everyone, hope you all have a lovely weekend, extra hugs to you Meli.

Hi everyone - haven't been on for a while, and so much has been happening! Firstly Mel - I'm so very sorry about the BFN.  I'm kind of in that same boat of trying all those tests - sort of good, because it might answer some questions as to why those great little embies don't want to hang around, and also kind of scary - just what will be revealed???!!  You're so generous with putting out the good vibes for everyone, def sending loads back to you.

I think I'm a bit behind on everyone's progress but congratulations to all those BFPs, and fingers crossed for post-transferees.  Diana - I did my 1st couple of cycles on the Coast (nurses are just lovely there). I had trouble finding an acupuncturist on the Coast but not long before I left to return to Sydney, my Sydney naturopath told me about a guy she knew at East Gosford, I think his name was Tim.  I didn't see him myself though.  I can, however, recommend a great waxer - took me 4 years on the Coast to find her, and boy do I miss her! Let me know if you're interested...!

With my 1st cycle, I did blastos but I had my last lot frozen at Day 3, as I had complications after the egg retrieval last year and the the FS didn't want to take the risk of there being no embies at all, after all that trouble (trouble being a week in hospital from the complications).   Someone told me that in some Euro country (Sweden? Switzerland?) that Day 3 maximum is the law.  And I'll just add - a close friend of mine had a gorgeous IVF son, and they had 1 embryo left - decided to give it a go, and guess what - identical twins!!  You just never know what might happen.  I'm a bit scared of more than 1 per transfer, based on the risk of complications for muliples. My FS told me that they think there might possibly be something in the culture that predisposes it to cleave into identicals. 

Hope everyone had a lovely Easter - another public holiday in a couple of weeks also to look forward to!  AFM - I'm starting BTs for next FET next week. Another roll of the dice...

Meli, so sorry to hear of your -tve result. Some cycles are easier to get over & some just aren't (((HUGS))). Good to hear FS has a plan of attack in testing and further monitoring. I wish you all the best this month and onwards to your next +tve cycle! 

hi all,

Congrats Gidget. I am sooo happy for you. Relax and enjoy the next couple of weeks, months nd years with your littlie.

AFM - Two days are up and I am back in the land of the living. I am finding it a little harder this time but have decided to look ahead to the next cycle and keep busy. I had a phone call from my FS last night (which helped) and we have decided to take a break this month  to do further testing. Next week I will be going for a BT and U/S to check a number of things - antibodies, endometrium, hormones etc. The FS is really not sure why the embies are not sticking as he said everything has been going along nicely - good cycles, levels high enough, lots of embies, good quality etc etc but they just do not want to stick. They are going to monitor my levels more closely after the next transfer.

Thanks for all the support ladies. It really does make a difference.

Hope all is well with everyone.

Congratulations GIdget please keep us updated on your progress