I hope they are being cautious! Thanks for the feedback!
Good luck with your decision making!
I'm going for my beta tomorrow morning instead of Friday to put me out of my misery. I know there's a microscopic chance of late implantation and it being too early for the hpt, but I'm not optimistic. How terrible to have a perfect cycle end in nothing 
. No surprise there 
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@Sunshine1810: I was just reading a thread on bumptastic about polyspermy cases and one woman had said that the clinic she did her second IVF cycle at (due to a move) and said that clinic said that holding the meds steady was much better than bouncing around and she got her BFP and daughter from that cycle! There seemed to be several other people that had the same outcome once their right dosage was found. Sucks how much this just seems to be trial and error.
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@PurplePumps: the only time I've seen my hubby cry was when I had my miscarriage. He's of the men shouldn't show emotions too.
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@PurplePumps: hope they find the right dose next time!
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I feel so torn now. I should be happier about this, but having to make a decision sucks. I'm currently under my husbands health plan and have reached the lifetime max, they charge a difference contracted rate for an incomplete cycle, which was about $1200 less than a complete cycle, but is still over the max. We work for the same company and I can get my own plan when benefit elections come up in October and then, in Jan, on a "new" plan, I have the entire lifetime max ($7500) to use again. Part of me does not want to wait a single day longer than I need to, the other part says $7500 for 3.5 months of patience is worth it. Coming up with the money is not an issue, but, it's still a lot of to spend if we don't *have* to. Would you wait, or just pay up? I almost wish the max didn't reset so I wouldn't have to decide and could just march forward with trying again.
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@PurplePumps: That's great to hear! Thank you for telling me that!
Well I am triggering tonight, but things aren't great. Saturday the nurse made me feel like I wasn't responding enough, and now I am apparently at risk for OHSS. I will start a medication tonight (I can't remember the name), and continue that for 8 days to help prevent it, and I need to weigh myself daily. Anyone have any other suggestions for things I can do to help? I'm scared that I will get it and we will have to freeze :(. Last time, none of my embryos made it to freeze, I'll be so sad if that happens this time too and we'll have nothing to transfer.
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@Sunshine1810: Cabergoline? I was on it for my second cycle too. Don't worry! Start drinking LOTS of Gatorade now, and keep drinking it after retrieval. I did end up gaining about 4lbs in 2 days, but it went away after that, so I was ok, and I was able to go forward with the transfer. The Cabergoline is really supposed to help, so hopefully they're just being proactive and cautious.
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@Shutterbug: Yes, I just checked, it is Cabergoline. I hope that it helps me! I will definitely pick up some Gatorade tonight and start chugging
I hope they are being cautious! Thanks for the feedback!
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@PurplePumps: Having taken a self-imposed 6+ month break (wow, has it been that long already?) after my two failed IVF cycles, I will say that having a break is really good for your mental and physical health. How old are you? Do you have any signs of DOR or anything? Not that 3.5 months would make a huge difference there, but they're things to help you weigh the decision. Initially I didn't want to take a break, but now that I have, I'm glad I did. I'm 31, and by all tests I still have a decent amount of eggs, so in the long run I felt like I could wait a while before starting up again.
I think part of me was feeling like I was racing with the fertiles in my life to hurry up and get pregnant before they lapped me, but something switched in me, where I feel like I need to be better about ignoring everyone else and doing this on my own timeline, even if that means my kid won't be my parents' first grandkid, or whatever.
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@Shutterbug: I'll be 35 by the end of the year. All hormone levels, everything actually seems to be normal. Wow, how did you keep your mind off this for 6+ months. Did you continue to try naturally or just check out of the whole process?
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@PurplePumps: yeah, we're basically NTNP... not thinking about O or anything, but not using any protection. I think I'm sort of in denial about having to start back up with treatments again, because it's all so stressful, and it's been nice not to live at the RE, haha. Right now I'm thinking I'll probably stay on this break until January or so, so you'll have some company if you decide to wait!
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@Shutterbug: You are one patient & strong woman I tell ya. If my RE gave me the go to start injections again tomorrow, I'd probably be reaching for my gonal pen. I know I should probably wait... if that's what we decide, I gonna reward myself with a mini shopping spree! lol
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@Sunshine1810: I hear Gatorade and also eating a high-protein diet can help with that? Good luck!!!!!
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@PurplePumps: If I were only 34-35 and in your shoes, I would definitely wait so the max would be reset with the new signup (as long as that's guaranteed). That's awesome that that's available to you, and that you have separate drug max.
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@Sunshine1810: Yikes! I'm glad they're able to give meds to head off OHSS... Everything crossed for a good retrieval and lots of happy little embryos (even if you were to have to freeze)!
@Shutterbug: That is amazing...and probably so good for your sanity! Do you have next steps planned after you 6 month hiatus?
@PurplePumps: In your position (which I am, minus 1 year and any IF coverage), I would almost certainly wait! Actually, if we aren't successful with our FET (FX hard that we will be), we will be waiting about 3.5 months, to better time a fresh cycle with DH's work schedule!
, whatever you decide!
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@momazon: Thanks, that may be just what I needed. "Only" 34-35, I rarely hear that when it comes to fertility, it's been so drilled into me that 35 is like some magic doomed number. I think if it wasn't for this birthday it would be so much easier to swallow having to wait, but yeah, really 3 months at any point is not long.
@FliegepilzHut: If I had something forcing my decision one way or another it'd be so much easier! I suck at decision making. FX for your FET!
DH is leaving the decision completely up to me. grrrr. I think he'd prefer waiting, but will continue now if I want. I'm still waiting to hear from the doctor about next steps and how long I *have* to wait to try again before making a final decision, but I will most likely wait. That'll free me up to have my holiday booze and do my winter indoor painting without paint fume paranoia. I'm thinking if we wait for IVF, we'll try injectibles with IUI too since the I think monitoring and IUI apparently did not count as a 'fertility treatment' toward that max so and I still have all the meds I should need.
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@PurplePumps: I think an IUI sounds great in the interim-- so wonderful that that plus your meds are covered! So if you were going to do IVF starting with your new insurance in January, could you start your BCPs (if you take them in your protocol) during December? That was you wouldn't lose those three weeks and could just jump right into stims that first week of January? I always feel like the BCP month drags so much! I'm so impatient, though-- I know waiting 3.5 months would be rough for me!
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@PurplePumps: I wasn't going to mention that...but drinks over the holidays and a little less paranoia sounds like fun!
Good luck with your decision making!
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@Sunshine1810: How're you doing? So excited for you tomorrow!
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@Sunshine1810: Best of luck with your retrieval!!!!!!!
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@FliegepilzHut: @momazon: Thank you! I am actually going tomorrow. I was supposed to trigger on Monday night and have ER today, but I got home and realized the trigger never came in my box from Freedom. I can't believe I didn't notice it sooner! I was a mess. I called the on call service and they didn't get back to me for over 2 hours. The doctor who called me back was another doctor in the practice. He looked at my chart and said that even though he could see my estradiol was almost at 4000, he wanted me to take some medication that night.
I took 1/2 dose of Gonal-f and 1/2 dose of Menopur, and then I took my normal dose of Lupron in the morning. My doctor called me at 6:00 am yesterday and said she felt really bad that happened, and that I have a "great batch of eggs" this time so she felt we had some leeway.
I ended up driving to Freedom and picking up the trigger yesterday, and triggering last night at 9:30. I really hope this didn't blow my whole cycle! We will see tomorrow!!!! I am scheduled to arrive at the hospital at 7:30 am.
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@PurplePumps: If it were me I would wait until January to get your own plan so you can use the lifetime max again. Like @momazon: mentioned maybe you can do your BCP starting in December to get things going quickly! As far as the meds/egg quality discussion ask your RE about doing a longer or estrogen priming protocol. This type of protocol is usually used for DOR or egg quality issues because it allows the eggs to grow slower and gives them time to mature.
http://www.ivfmd.net/fertility-treatments/in-vitro-fertilization-ivf/ivf-protocols-for-low-ovarian-reserve/estrogen-primed-luteal-antagonist-protocol/@Sunshine1810: Good luck tomorrow, I'm glad you were able to get your trigger shot!
@Shutterbug: I'm glad that the break has been good for you. I took about 6 months off between our IUI's and moving to the new clinic, we went un-medicated for almost 8 months and it was good for me.
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@Sunshine1810: omg, what an ordeal! I would have been an insane wreck!! So glad that you were able to get the trigger pretty quickly. GL tomorrow!!
@momazon: I'm definitely going to start BCPs in Dec and be ready to go the Jan 2
I finally got a chance to talk to her last night and she said 8 of the eggs were polyspermic which ICSI would resolve, but said there was likely an egg quality issue since it was surprising none of the 4 normally fertilized ones made it to transfer. My RE says they have a weekly review of cases and will be discussing mine and determining what my recommended path will be given the outcome and the fact that on paper, all the hormone levels were supposedly perfect. She requires a full cycle before trying again, which with my long cycles will probably put me right into November, so we've decided at that point we will wait until Jan. She's also recommending against IUI without knowing exactly what went wrong here.
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@mrswin: Thank you!
@PurplePumps: Honestly, I would wait if it were me. I know it's hard to wait, but I think it sounds like it's worth it!
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@PurplePumps: Thank you! Oh believe me, I was a wreck. I pretty much cried for 2 hours straight waiting for the doctor to call. I think aside from the cycle not working in general, the hardest thing for me to accept was that the embryos I transferred looked "beautiful" and then none of them made it to freeze. I just couldn't understand that. I think not having definite answers is one of the hardest parts of this whole process. It will be interesting to see if any of the other doctors have ideas after reviewing your case!
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This has been pretty much the most awful week of my IF life so far. I've had spotting since Monday night which became a solid drip (tmi) by Tuesday am and has continued until now (Wed eve). Spoke to my clinic on Tuesday am and they advised i stop the nightly aspirin and go up from 3 to 4 progesterone supps.
I did a clear blue digital this am at 9dp5dt and had a BFN, which was no surprise as i can't believe that anything good can be going on with this bleeding
I'm going for my beta tomorrow morning instead of Friday to put me out of my misery. I know there's a microscopic chance of late implantation and it being too early for the hpt, but I'm not optimistic. How terrible to have a perfect cycle end in nothing I'm pretty shattered and can't stop the tears. #fml
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@Sunshine1810: I'm so excited for you tomorrow!!!! So, so glad the trigger nightmare worked out!! That must have been so hard.
Thinking great thoughts for you tomorrow morning!!@Robyn_ZA: I'm so, so sorry.
(((((hugs)))))
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@Robyn_ZA: I'm so sorry!!! :sad:The stress at the end of the TWW after an IVF cycle is terrible. *hugs*
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@Jenn23: Thanks! I'm so nervous! Of course I have this fear that since my trigger was a day late that I am going to start releasing my eggs and won't have anything for retrieval. I just hope things work out!
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@Robyn_ZA: I'm so sorry! This whole IF emotional roller coaster just sucks, but you'll get through this low. *hugs*
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@PurplePumps: I think it is a good idea that you decided to wait until January. It will go by so fast with the Holidays. Since she said it could be an egg quality issue I would start researching foods/ herbs and supplements that help with egg quality. I have read it takes 3 months to really change the quality of your eggs which would be perfect timing for you. Also if you don't already I would start getting acupuncture. It really helps with IVF and it will make you feel like your really getting your body ready the next few months so you will be ready to go January:)
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@Robyn_ZA: I am so sorry, Hang in there.
@Sunshine1810: wishing you all the best tomorrow! I am really glad they are staying on top of your OHSS. I wish my doctor would have given me that medicine. Maybe it would have prevented me from getting it so bad. Can't wait to hear how ER goes!
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@Robyn_ZA: I'm so sorry. I can't remember but I think you had a good number of frosties right?
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@Sunshine1810: Yikes! I can hardly imagine a more frantic situation... I'm glad you got it taken care of! Thinking happy, growing thoughts for your eggs and FX for a great retrieval tomorrow!
Unless you can't with the cabergoline...maybe it's time for a glass of wine tomorrow? @Robyn_ZA: I'm so sorry.
@PurplePumps: I'm glad your docs are going to put their heads together...
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Just got back home, beta confirmed the
. No surprise there So, so gutted. Going to fall into messy pieces for a few hours 
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@Robyn_ZA: I'm so sorry.
Big hugs. xx
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@Robyn_ZA: I'm so sorry
@Sunshine1810: good luck today
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@Robyn_ZA: Again, so very sorry....
Take all the time you need! @Sunshine1810: FX for good things for you this morning!
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@Robyn_ZA: I'm really sorry to hear of your BFN. It's so rough to get that call when you've worked so hard and put so much emotional energy behind a cycle.
Thinking of you and hoping the next few days aren't too rough for you.
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@Sunshine1810: Retrieval day! Yay! Hope it's not too rough on you this morning! Good luck!!! I'll be a few days behind you (I'm on day 7 of stims now), so we'll be TWW buddies.
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@Sunshine1810: Good luck today!
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