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Hkiegal, in my first preg which ended up very early my beta was 25 and doctor was not sure so i had to repeat after 2 days and it did not increase so we declared it was not a sucessfull pregnancy but it took me a week for my period to come. So dont confuse yourself. Stay positive.
This time as well I had to redo beta but it tripled and was good news. Wish u luck.
 
Congrats coolgirl - that's really wonderful news!!!

Ladies, been following this thread. Thinking about you all, crossing my fingers for you today hkiegal!!
 
My beta came back, and it didn't increase much, so doctor advised to stop all medication and just let the period come. He said it is not a good start so he would rather I start a new cycle once my period is back on track.

Unfortunately I failed this cycle, I just hope it will be my turn next time!

Good luck to the rest of you, and I am not giving up!!
 
I'm very sorry hkiegal. That is disappointing news; and so much worse because it seemed positive for a while. You are right not to give up though. You know, after I failed my first fresh IVF, my doctor said to me when he was looking at the pictures of my embryos we would select for the FET, that it is already written in to the chromosomes of those eggs whether they will succeed or not, even before they go in. This made me feel a lot better about the fact that it failed. It made me feel that it simply was not meant to be that time. And also, that you just have to keep trying until it is the right embryo. Just like with natural conception, women don't conceive at every try. We have to keep trying. I think we assume that IVF is so much more likely to succeed because half of the work is already done, but it isn't the case. We also have to wait until it is the right embryo. The other one's aren't intended to work.

Anyway, keep smiling and stay positive. It will happen. What are your plans next or just taking a break and seeing how you feel? Take care.
 
Hi HKiegirl

i have been following this thread these couple of weeks.

i am sorry that this cycle was not successful for you.. but you have the right spirit... so please dont give up!have a good cry if you need to.. and then decide what you want to do next when you think you are ready.

i am undergoing a fresh cycle of ivf myself and will have my beta test this friday. But I understand how you feel as I had failed cycles in the past.

it WILL be your turn soon.
 
I am going back for an appointment in about 2 weeks time to discuss what we should do next, he wants me to have at least 1 normal cycles before trying again. If things goes well, I should get my period sometime this week, then again in late april, so by May, I should be back on track for FET.
I will be doing a bit of travelling next month, so will be good for me and my body to take a rest from all this medication. Hubby and I are going to Bali for a spa retreat next weekend, will be nice to take my mind off this for a while.

Welcom augustbump, and good luck on your beta on friday!

Thanks for all your support for the past few weeks, I will be back!! :)
 
hkiegal read this:
It is not unusual for you to have some vaginal spotting or bleeding prior to your pregnancy test. Approximately 50% of our pregnancy patients have spotting prior to pregnancy tests, or even afterward. THINK POSITIVE! You must have the blood work drawn even if you think your period has started.

source: Patient Instructions
 
hi girls, again! I have one question for you:
This morning I had my blood test (I think for progesterone level). They called me an said that doctor saw the results and there are normal, so I must continue the medication. Do you know what means this? I mean they are able to know if I could be pregnant or not?
The test for pregnancy it's next Monday though...
 
hkiegal I am sorry but I think you have the right philosophy for the next cycle. I was researching and writing for you and I didn't read your post about the final results and decision. It's good you can go out, to treat you well the body and the mind. I think the next one is the good one my friend. A big hug.
Augustbump welcome and good luck! Cross the fingers for you...Liquorice, the same!
That's it...Girls if someone knows tio interpretate my above message let me know...
 
Hi Adrianna

I didn't go through ivf ( went through iui instead) but I think the principles are the same as they tested me for my progesterone levels after the iui procedure and during the 2 ww. I was on progesterone suppositories at the time.

The progesterone levels I believe are one of the indicators of how likely you are able to sustain an early pregnancy. Sort of a bit like how sticky the uterine lining is to hold on to the embryo. Some doctors don't even believe in suppositories but a lot don't see the harm in them. It's reassuring that your levels are good which means at least the uterine lining should be in good form. In a normal menstrual cycle, the progesterone levels dip towards the end of the cycle, and that's a signal for the uterine lining to shed, which results in a period.

So although it does not have any bearing on whether the embryo took or not, good levels of progesterone suggests that the environment is a good one, which always helps!!! Best of luck!!!
 
So sorry hkiegal to hear this cycle didn't take. But it's so important to stay positive. When I was trying to conceive I seriously trawled through every single thread you can google on symptoms, iui, ivf etc. You would not believe how many ppl wrote to say they tried with help for so long, and then took a break, sone went on holiday and bingo!!!! Natural conception. So keep having fun with hubby, you really just never know.
 
Thank you Gemma. I found very useful the informations. I think it has no sense asking the hospital to mail me the results (just to see the figures). I wait another 6 days and I will take them when do my pregnancy test. Thank you again.
 
You're welcome Adrianna. With me, I was obsessing cycle after cycle about possible symptoms, numbers and levels etc. It was the one cycle that I didn't think about it much (had something else to pre-occupy myself with), and even booked and paid for a ticket to NYC as I was convinced it wasn't going to work, when it happened.

I know it's really hard not to think about it too much ... have faith sweetie. I am sure it will happen for you!!!!!!!
 
Thank you MayC. I wish you all the luck, I am so glad you start! So, from this Thursday you will be more involved and we will have an important mission to sustain you! I am very glad and you must think positive as you do always for the rest of us. It's difficult but, maybe, it is the most important thing we can do. Even if sometimes it's so complicated!!! Here in China I don't work and I have more free time and I just cannot stop thinking: sometimes positive, visualing the baby or babies, sometimes negative being convinced I don't have anything inside my womb. I have this gesture to touch my tummy trying to transmit my love to those embryios. But if there is nothing inside? How ridiculous could be?
Good luck my dear!:flower:
 
hi everyone

yes.. my beta is on this friday.. i am not too optimistic this time round. Like you.. i will try to keep busy, try not to think too much and resign to faith but its not so easy..each time there is tweak or an ache or if i feel nausea- i thot ... well.. maybe it will happen but then feelings of doubt will sink in once again when all these symptoms fade away.

I am also with Dr Ho. We should really share his treatment technique.. i am curious to know if his protocol is same across the board with his patients.

Now the big debate within me if I should try a HPT test at home before going to the clinic to do the HCG count.

arrgh... i should be more positive thinking- shouldnt I?
 
I use the Sanatorium too but my doctor is Dr. Tang Oi Shan. I arrived to her because some italian friend reccomended and I feel very comfortable not only because is a very good professionist member of the Hong-Kong Hospital and Sanatorium staff but also because is a woman. I think from the very beginning she wasn't very much agree to my idea of blastocyst transfer, and I was angry at the time (the girls of the forum know this) but at the end remained only 5 good embryos so...she was right. It would have been a risk to remain with empty hands...or womb...on the 5-th day.
So...
 
i have 6 blasts.. i put in 3 during my ET and froze the other 3. Dr Ho basically gave me a dose of Gonal F starting at 300 for the first 2 shots and then reducing to 225 for the rest of the vacs. Then trigger shot of ovidrel before ER. Now I am on cyclogest twice a day.

i think i may take your advice for not using the HPT. In the past - I had used them before and it was the most nerve wrecking time of my life.

another day to fill my brain with positive vibes. I am trying to stay busy. Hopefully that will keep my brain from over thinking this situation.
 
MayC, I am sorry that you are feeling down. Try not to be. Many people take several attempts before it works. Be optimistic! And you know, the FET isn't anything like the IVF, or I don't think so at least. It is much easier and calmer, so the emotional aspect of it isn't so bad either.

Tell me though, why are you so worried about multiple births? Triplets obviously pose a health risk, but you don't fancy twins? I have to admit that I would love twins...

Keep smiling anyway!

Augustbump - you are taking your test soon? Good luck!!
 
Hi girls. I've started with Gonal 300 for the first 5 days and after the doctor raised to Gonal 450 for the rest. I had 11 eggs, 8 to fertilize and remained 5 embryos. Now I take 2 times a day Endometrin 'till Monday when I'll have the beta test. Endometrin is progesterone (vaginal tablets) but I see your doctor gave you cyclogest. It's better?
On the other hand this morning I woke up with strong tummy pain, the same having when period come. I washed with warm water, put the Endometrin and feel better but I am worry, I don't know what happens inside my body.... Sorry girls to tell you all my fear, I know you have your own too...A big hug to you.
 
adrianna - i think it does not matter which brand of progesterone you are using as long as the dosage and content are what is required by your body to sustain the uterus lining. I think each doc has preferences for medication. Dr Ho just happens to use cyclogest but that is just my humble opinion. I try to do things during the day to distract my mind.. of course it does not work all the time! the feeling of pain the tummy is common..i get aches and what not all the time and it does feel like as if the period is coming .. sometimes its overwhelming.

mayc - i agree with liquorice that fet is less daunting. In my fet experience previously, Dr Ho put me on a natural cycle - i had zilch medication apart from cyclogest. However, the 2 weeks wait was still a challenge to me. I wish someone can us when our time will come!

well.. half a day is gone.. i still have 12 more hours to kill.
 
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