https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 14:35:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115/page/2#post-2034634 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:59:42 +0000 AmeliaBedilia 2034634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: Yes!</p> <p>CD2 of cycle 18,093,256...or at least it feels like that. Lots of "little stuff going wrong" in the past 4 days in addition to the hormones of AF and disappointment. I recently finished a round of antibiotics for BV, and I think that is what has been causing my issues with CM. I am really hoping a stupid infection has made it nearly impossible for sperm to get through and that is finally the issue. I don't know if that's realistic or just wishful thinking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115/page/2#post-2034561 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:22:01 +0000 babycanuck 2034561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This sums up my thoughts lately. </p> <p>I love Coffee + Crumbs.</p> <p><a href="http://www.coffeeandcrumbs.net/blog/2015/1/9/climbing-mountains" rel="nofollow">http://www.coffeeandcrumbs.net/blog/2015/1/9/climbing-mountains</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115/page/2#post-2033346 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 08:02:55 +0000 GreenThumb 2033346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Thanks! It is good to start thinking about a plan again!! No, not standard protocol to assess the frosties again, but the 4 we have left are just mediocre quality and she said of course there is always the chance that one or more won't make it out of freeze in the best shape. If we just thawed the best 2 and didn't have success, that would be 3 failed FETs in a row. We probably wouldn't do a 4th try with the remaining 2 anyway since they would be the "worst" according to the initial grading. So it sort of makes sense to thaw all 4 and see which come out the the freeze the best. </p> <p>As far as history, we did a fresh IVF cycle (1 embryo, :bfn: , 10 frosties), an FET (2 embryos, 1 baby :girl: ), 1 FET (2 embryos, CP), 1 FET (2 embryos, :bfn: ). As far as we know we are just dealing with a blocked tube for me and low morphology for DH. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115/page/2#post-2033232 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 23:41:30 +0000 BSB 2033232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GreenThumb: Glad your appt went well today. For number 2, are you concerned about grading being different from 2 years ago? Or is this their standard protocol is to reassess the frosties that you have. </p> <p>Also, remind me your history again. My memory is horrible. Sorry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115/page/2#post-2033049 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 20:47:43 +0000 GreenThumb 2033049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Had our meeting with the potential new RE today. She was great and had some new ideas for us moving ahead. She was pretty reassuring that we should work with the remaining 4 frozen embryos for one more FET before attempting a fresh cycle again. So this is the plan we have to consider:</p> <p>1. Doing a mock natural cycle FET with progesterone support and an endometrial biopsy to make sure there are no lining issues that we aren't currently aware of.<br /> 2. If the mock cycle goes well, do a natural cycle FET thawing all 4 embryos at the same time and choosing the two best to transfer (rather than just initially thawing the two that were graded best back in 2012).<br /> 3. Or we could do a medicated FET cycle, but this RE uses oral estrogen (instead of patches) and a combination of vaginal and IM progesterone, so the protocol is a bit different than my previous FETs.</p> <p>It is nice to have some new ideas on the table! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115/page/2#post-2032521 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 14:00:29 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 2032521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: I hope not! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2032509 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:53:09 +0000 travellingbee 2032509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: hmm I have been taking 200mg with no upset. I wonder if I'll still have problems when I up it... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2032315 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:34:58 +0000 BSB 2032315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: In addition to my other PCOS &amp; DOR meds, I'm on CoQ10 and baby aspirin. The aspirin is suppose to help being more blood flow to the ovaries and uterus, which could help with egg development. I would ask your RE. I wasn't put on baby aspirin until my IVF cycle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2032176 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:34:33 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 2032176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: Intense GI cramping. Completely ruined my days. I really couldn't take it any more. Turns out, it's a common known side effect. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2032145 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:12:45 +0000 travellingbee 2032145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: what did CoQ10 cause for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2032135 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:04:02 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 2032135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: The only problem with combo supplements is you don't know which one might be affecting you adversely. I was glad I could titrate because the side effects of CoQ10 were so bad for me.</p> <p>It was nice to know what I really liked and what I thought I could get rid of. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2032126 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 09:57:57 +0000 travellingbee 2032126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: @PurplePumps: my doctor recommended inositol and melatonin plus coQ10, omega 3 and a couple others. I already take coQ10 (but need to up my dose), prenatals, and vitamins D&amp;B. I was thinking of doing Ovaboost which has inositol and melatonin in it... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2032108 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 09:40:19 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 2032108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: oh boy do I know about this! I took coq10. I only took 400 mg/ day because it caused massive GI issues for me, but I believe the recommended amount is 600. I found Inositol to be my most helpful supplement, so much so that I still take it. It's supposed to stabilize blood glucose and improve egg quality. I also took melatonin for a time but you need to be careful that it doesn't disrupt your cycle. It didn't for me and it gave me improved sleep quality.</p> <p>I took an omega 3 supplement and a prenatal vitamin.</p> <p>I purposely avoided DHEA and Royal jelly-- DHEA because I didn't feel like I had any cycle defects, just egg problems and royal jelly because there's no good evidence.</p> <p>I considered wheat grass but it made me gag.</p> <p>Some people recommend Maca root, but I also didn't find convincing evidence for that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2032102 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 09:33:46 +0000 PurplePumps 2032102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: :goodluck: Was this a natural cycle for you?<br /> @travellingbee: I don't know of any supplements for egg quality, but someone (I can't remember if it was here or weddingbee) suggested the book "It Starts With the Egg" (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Starts-Egg-Pregnant-Naturally-Miscarriage-ebook/dp/B00J9Q3NQ4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1421764344&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=it+starts+with+the+egg" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Starts-Egg-Pregnant-Naturally-Miscarriage-ebook/dp/B00J9Q3NQ4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1421764344&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=it+starts+with+the+egg</a>) I didn't end up getting/reading it so I can't speak to it's contents, but it has good reviews.</p> <p>AFM: I started Lupron injections this morning. Officially on the way with round 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2032096 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 09:29:03 +0000 travellingbee 2032096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: OMG I am so excited for you!!!</p> <p>ETA: As for me, I'm in a holding pattern for the next couple of months. I am trying to lose a little weight, get fit and improve egg quality if possible. I am starting to take some supplements. Anyone else take supplements to improve egg quality? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2031153 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:42:22 +0000 babycanuck 2031153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Officially back in the TWW again...I am refusing to get my hopes up, so who knows. If things don't work this go-around our next attempt will not be until March since I'll be away all of Feb. Hope to see some good news on here for you ladies over the next little while! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2031133 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:30:24 +0000 twodoghouse 2031133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Beautiful!! So happy and excited for you. Sending many sticky baby thoughts! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2031064 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 13:52:48 +0000 LindsayInNY 2031064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: What beauties!!! :goodluck: :goodluck: :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2031021 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 13:24:56 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 2031021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Awww! First baby pictures! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2031018 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 13:23:36 +0000 PurplePumps 2031018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Yay! :goodluck: :goodluck: :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2030698 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 10:49:39 +0000 BSB 2030698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Woohoo!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2030011 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 22:36:03 +0000 mrswin 2030011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Congrats! Sending lots of sticky thoughts your way :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2029887 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:23:50 +0000 marionberry 2029887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: sending good thoughts your way!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2029879 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:18:13 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2029879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Wonderful news! Stick LOs, stick!!! :happy: :heart: :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2029833 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 20:53:24 +0000 GreenThumb 2029833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: So happy for you!! :goodluck: :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2029826 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 20:50:08 +0000 babycanuck 2029826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: :goodluck: :goodluck: :goodluck: :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2029808 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 20:29:54 +0000 Hoots 2029808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Yay! Sending you lots of sticky thoughts!!!! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2029763 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 19:47:43 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2029763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My transfer went great today! The embryologist thawed 4 and lost 2. We transferred two great quality embryos, both graded 3AA. </p> [attach=1198/15/niefjj.600x475.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2027140 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:50:48 +0000 travellingbee 2027140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarahnicole218: glad your HSG went well!<br /> @GreenThumb: thank you!<br /> @Mrs. Jacks: I'm sorry about your due date. :( that's really hard.<br /> @bluestriped bee: luckily it is going to be 65 here tomorrow!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-check-in-115#post-2027098 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:25:59 +0000 GreenThumb 2027098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarahnicole218: Glad that all was well with the HSG! Feb 4th is right around the corner :happy: !<br /> @PurplePumps: Waiting is the worst, isn't it?! I hope this part goes fast for you!! :goodluck:<br /> @Hoots: Wishing you good luck!! :goodluck: :goodluck: @Mrs. Jacks: :bummed: :heart:<br /> @bluestriped bee: Feel better soon! Sending healthy thoughts your way!!<br /> @travellingbee: Hope you are feeling better soon and have a very relaxing weekend. You deserve it!! </p>