https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:02:49 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-soon-after-re-consult-did-you-begin-ivf#post-2773299 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 19:29:37 +0000 SweetiePie 2773299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first time I had my initial consult in late Sept/early Oct, started stims the day before thanksgiving and had my retrieval Dec 8th. I think it was relatively quick because we knew exactly what my issue was and very little testing was needed. </p> <p>This last time (last year) I had my first consult July 19th and started stims Sept 9th and retrieval 9/21 or 22, I forget. </p> <p>Good luck! It's a daunting process but you have lots of great resources here!<br /> A lovely lady here recommended this book and it really helped me to understand the process:<br /> In Vitro Fertilization: The A.R.T. Of Making Babies<br /> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D0V0042/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_WZCUzbT449EHP" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D0V0042/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_WZCUzbT449EHP</a></p> <p>And my husband read:<br /> What to Expect when she's NOT expecting. It helps to explain the process and physical and emotional toll that IVF takes on us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-soon-after-re-consult-did-you-begin-ivf#post-2773272 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:49:19 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2773272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think 2-3 months. I remember wanting it to be immediately but hey have to calendar it, wait fora new cycle and then it's often the cycle after that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-soon-after-re-consult-did-you-begin-ivf#post-2773110 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 08:17:48 +0000 G@9 2773110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@petunia: The earliest will be 3-4 months I guess. That's too if you opt for IVF directly. In most cases when you go for fertility assistance they start from IUI, then gradually moves to IVF after. I decided to go for fertility assistance at around 16 months of TTC for my second child. So, they scheduled me up for IUI in two months time. I had two rounds of IUI and when that failed I was put up for IVF. Had to wait for 6 months for that. I continued with the BDs though. It's sometimes just your day and you might get lucky to get pregnant naturally. My problem was "unexplained fertility" to add to my hopes. It took me ICSI+IVF to get pregnant finally. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-soon-after-re-consult-did-you-begin-ivf#post-2771925 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 13:45:57 +0000 agold 2771925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@petunia: Keep your good silly attitude! :silly: Its the only way to get through it. And I also stopped at 2 IUIs. Although some choose to do more. Just do what feels right for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-soon-after-re-consult-did-you-begin-ivf#post-2771923 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 13:43:20 +0000 petunia 2771923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is very helpful, thank you!</p> <p>I had a lap last year during which I was diagnosed with severe endometriosis and adenomyosis, so I'm thinking the RE will recommend IVF and not push for more IUI's (I've had 2 failed IUI's). This December will be 5 years of TTC, so what's a few more months, right!? :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-soon-after-re-consult-did-you-begin-ivf#post-2771917 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 13:18:32 +0000 BSB 2771917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know with IF, you have been waiting so long so you hope the process is quick to IVF. That stupid IF waiting game. </p> <p>If you are seeing a new RE, they might want to do their own work up. Tests... Like blood work, HSG/SHG, Clomid challenge, etc. </p> <p>After our failed IUIs at the first clinic, I switched to another clinic and was hoping IVF was our next step. I gave them all my medical records and they felt like there were some things that my first clinic didn't do. So we did those tests, they ended up diagnosing me (I was unknown IF before) and put me on meds. Then they felt like IUIs could work so we tried a couple rounds of IUIs. So they didn't work, so after a couple months we started IVF process. That in itself requires STD/HIV testing for both of us. I think there was some additional paperwork (legal) then they wouldn't start the IVF procedures until it was paid in full (so that takes time). We had stock that we cashed to pay for IVF so I was lucky in that I didn't have a long wait. </p> <p>Oh, my RE prefers to do the embryo retrival separate from the transfer so that took about 3 months (one month break in between). </p> <p>So unfortunately it might be a while. But I am so happy I switched clinics. The new clinic didn't treat me as a number and really cared about figuring out why my IUIs didn't work. I think the eventual diagnosis really motivated and kept me positive through the on-going process at the new RE. </p> <p>I would highly recommend accupuncture. While it didn't help me get pregnant on it's own, it did help me reduce the worry and the anxiety through the IF process. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-soon-after-re-consult-did-you-begin-ivf#post-2771913 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 13:10:58 +0000 agold 2771913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did an RE consult in late October, blood work in November, IUI in December, IUI in March (soonest I could do it following long cycles, and more ultrasounds and blood work in January and February), then IVF in August. So 10 months total... Another 4 more months until I got a BFP. Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-soon-after-re-consult-did-you-begin-ivf#post-2771909 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:59:11 +0000 NorthStar 2771909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I met with my RE in May, did three rounds of IUI's over the summer and then ultimately began IVF in November. They put me on birth control in October to quiet my ovaries and then I started my meds in November. If you know that you are going to start IVF, I would imagine one month on BCP and then into IVF. But, it also depends upon when they have room to have you stim as they typically only have so many woman go per cycle. Although, it really depends on your clinic. I would hope within a few months you could start. Be sure to check the old IVF med posts for ways to save $$ on meds. I was able to save at least a thousand or two based upon them and how I ordered what i needed. Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-soon-after-re-consult-did-you-begin-ivf#post-2771908 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:54:29 +0000 petunia 2771908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm curious how long after consultation/deciding to do IVF others were able to start the process... </p> <p>I have a consultation with a new RE in October and am guessing it takes a while (few months?) to get things moving after that. Any insight you could give me would be great - thanks! </p>