1st IVF cycle! Started my STIMs today (Jan 28). Anyone else in the same boat?

Bhakti
My husband and I are both 30. We have been TTC baby #1 for a year and a half. 1 failed Clomid IUI cycle. We are hoping this IVF cycle works. My doctor put me on BCPs two weeks ago. I started STIMs (Follistim and Menopur) today and ER is currently scheduled for the week of Feb 6. Good vibes and baby dust to all!!
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Li

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I got pregnant with twins on my first IVF cycle.  Tried for three years (6 rounds Clomid, 4 failed IUIs with Letrozole and HCG trigger, 1 miscarriage). Got preggo in first IVF with FET. I was on 225 of Gonal-F and Cetrotide and a Lupron trigger. Had to Lupron, Vivelle patches, and PIO shots for my FET. Retrieval wasn't bad though I will warn you that the pain is worst about day three after the retrieval. I was not warned that it would get worse before it started to get better and ended up calling the doctor thinking something was wrong and it turned out that was normal. Usually Advil does the trick and if you are doing an FET you can take Advil because you have a little break. If you are not doing an FET then you can only take Tylenol. Advil can interfere with implantation. Think happy thoughts!  Baby dust to all. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck!!!

Bh

Bhakti • Feb 7, 2017
Thanks for the heads up, Lisa! And congratulations on your adorable twins!

An

Andrea • Feb 7, 2017
Great news for you! The babies are adorable!

Me

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I got pregnant on our first IVF attempt! Good luck!

Je

Jennifer • Jan 31, 2017
Congrats!!

Bh

Bhakti • Jan 31, 2017
How exciting! Congratulations!!

Ca

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I'm on BC now! Starting stims on 2/4! Good luck!

An

Andrea • Feb 24, 2017
Shitty...none of our embryos were normal. 😭

Je

Jennifer • Feb 20, 2017
How do you feel?

An

Andrea • Feb 19, 2017
I got my period today!!! 11days post Retrieval!!!!

Ji

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I just finished an IVF cycle and was on both follistim and menopur as well. Egg retrieval was Friday. Good luck And baby dust to you!! 

Ji

Jillian • Mar 3, 2017
Are they doing anything in the mean time to see what happened or why they may not have been healthy? Are you gonna do PGS again? I'm good. My transfer is 2 weeks from today.

An

Andrea • Mar 2, 2017
How are you doing?

An

Andrea • Mar 2, 2017
We have to wait 2 cycles (periods) and then start over again...injections, retrieval, biopsies, fertilization, genetic testing....

An

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I am also on my first round of IVF and hopefully my only around! We started a medication on the evening of January 26, 2017. But our first full day of stun meds started on January 27. I had my first appointment yesterday to check on follicle growth and there were about a total of 10 to 12 follicles growing. They were of good size and similar size to each other, which is what they wanted. My blood work was equally as good and matched what they saw on the ultrasound. My 10 mg of Lupron and 450 mg of Gonal-F are to be continued until my Saturday morning appt. While they are not sure yet, we may have our egg retrieval on Tuesday or Wednesday. 

An

Andrea • Feb 24, 2017
So how are you doing? Did the one they transferred stick?

An

Andrea • Feb 19, 2017
If none come back normal, we can't even transfer any! Back to stims.

An

Andrea • Feb 19, 2017
My heart goes out to you...All you need is 1....that's what they keep telling me. 3 of my 6 were good enough & sent off for testing...we pray!

Be

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I got my BFP from IVF 5day transfer!! I am also 30. You got this...

An

Andrea • Feb 13, 2017
I just realized Bethany, I thought this all just happened in February! Your transfer was January 16!!!!! Makes sense now! My bad!

An

Andrea • Feb 13, 2017
Oh WOW!. My fertility center makes me wait 2 weeks for the first blood test to prevent false positives from HCG trigger meds....that's awesome that you know already!!! Congrats!

Be

Bethany • Feb 11, 2017
And I had a BFP when my period would have been due

An

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I'm on Lupron and Gonal-F…but my husband is doing the injections for me.If it stings or burns inside after the injection, it might mean the medicine is still too cold. I was told to rub the injection area...it helps! Try waiting a few more minutes after taking it out of the fridge.Some other advice that was given to me is to only drink warm liquids to keep your girly environment warm throughout this process! Also, if you pinch the area that you are injecting, the skin is a little bit more taut and it makes the injection easier. 

An

Andrea • Feb 7, 2017
So I don't have asthma...so no onset for me. I have found my legs achy, but only in my last few days.

Je

Jennifer • Feb 4, 2017
Are you finding you have any side effects from the Lupron? I just started it and my asthmas been bad and my legs ache.

Le

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Had my ER on the 10th of Feb. At the doctors now to see if I'm still on for ET on the 15th. Fingers and toes are crossed! I've had good news between ER and ET with the embryo numbers so I'm hoping today I get the green light for Wednesday! Baby dust to all! 

Le

Leah Krystyne • Feb 23, 2017
Transfer went great! Find out tomorrow if we are pregnant or not!

Bh

Bhakti • Feb 18, 2017
That's awesome Leah! How did the transfer go? Baby dust to you!!

Ju

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7th day of stims and feeling exhausted! Have been sleeping for 9 hours and waking up so tired. Can't wait to get through this week! 

Ju

Julia • Feb 11, 2017
We are doing frozen transfer :) I need a break from all of this.

Bh

Bhakti • Feb 11, 2017
That's so great! Are you doing a fresh transfer?

Ju

Julia • Feb 9, 2017
Thank you! Had my ER today. Everything went well - almost no pain so far. Just sleepy. Had 21 eggs retrieved! Baby dust to you!!!

Ba

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I saw that you posted this about two weeks ago! How are things going? 

Ba

BabyK`sMom • Feb 12, 2017
Praying that whatever you decide, that you end up with a beautiful miracle baby (or babies!!). Good luck with your transfer tomorrow. Baby dust your way!

Bh

Bhakti • Feb 11, 2017
We make the decision tomorrow after receiving the grading. I am leaning towards two. We had a chemical pregnancy last year and want to increase the sticky bean chances.

Ba

BabyK`sMom • Feb 11, 2017
So exciting! Great numbers! How many are you putting back?