We met with the nurse today to get our calendar for our FET and pay up. Everyone we met with knew about the nuances of our cycle, had everything together and ready to go for us, it was so nice. Other differences I'm excited about?
Estrace and no patches! Yay!
- Baby Asprin. I see the rest of you taking it, now I'm in the club.
- Medrol. What's that you say? You have a condition that some believe causes an auto-immune implantation problem and you've never added a steroid to the mix? What a novel idea!
- HCG added to the transfer medium. New clinic is really excited about this. Apparently it's showing some pretty great results.
Only bad thing is that insurance requires day 3 bloodwork and I'm already on BCPs. They have told me in the past that as long as it was completed in the last year, it's all good (until my 35th birthday). Since they are dumb and don't actually hold on to records, this has to be sent in every freakin time. So to avoid coming off BCPs and getting a new draw, I have to get the last day 3 lab results from the old clinic (they didn't come over with the last bunch of records). Thankfully, I knew the exact date they were drawn on, so I called and said I'd be picking them up tomorrow morning. No relying on them to fax that crap in. I'll do it myself, thankyouverymuch.
So, hopefully something will survive the thaw and a couple days of extra culturing for a blastocyst transfer on October 4th. Beta is scheduled for the 15th.
Go ute, go!
I started baby aspirin this cycle also and we have implantation. Good luck on FET, it has great success stories!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo!!!!
DeleteWahoo! Can you remind me of what your autoimmune condition is? I have always wondered if that is a factor in our infertility.
ReplyDeleteEndometriosis - there is evidence to support it being autoimmune in nature. I have autoimmunne reactions to stuff a lot (like to Lasik surgery - who does that?) They thought I had Lupus for awhile, but tests didn't show anything. My sister has Hashimoto's and my mom has a form of Sjorgen's so I'm sure there's autoimmuneness floating around in me somewhere.
DeleteWe're going to be sort of cycling together for our FETs! Can this finally be it for both of us? I mean JEBUS.
ReplyDeleteAmen, sister! PS - SO LOVE hearing your voice on the podcasts!!!
DeleteI have a secret! We have the exact same transfer date! I'm secretly cycling bc people in the real wOrld read my blog and we decided to keep things private this time. I'm bummed I can't talk about it, but Better to shut up than deal with the alternative.
DeleteGod I wish I found you group of ladies prior to sending info out about our blog! I'll be thinking of you!
What is baby aspirin for?
ReplyDeleteIt's supposed to increase blood flow to the uterus and help prevent clotting issues that may hinder implantation. The evidence behind it isn't that strong, but it at least shows that it doesn't hurt!
DeleteReturn of the Jedi? Love it! And loving your new clinic! I have a very very very good feeling about this!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great plan! Fingers crossed that being in knowledgable hands is enough to bring great news very soon.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for the thaw, the 15th will be here before you know it. How exciting.
ReplyDeleteHow did you know you have a condition that may cause an auto-immune implantation problem? I've wondered if that's something I have as well, you know, since I had been off BCPs for 8 years and never had so much as a chemical pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteI'm also curious about the hCG that's being added during transfer. I might have to ask my RE about this.
Yay....I already love the sounds of this clinic so much better than the last!
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eeek! i'm so excited about this cycle for you! crossing my fingers!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds good. Really good. These people have their shit together. The only question is: have you constructed a new light saber?
ReplyDeleteAwesome news! This clinic sounds amazing. SOOO excited for you. :-)
ReplyDeleteps; I've been on baby aspirin daily since my FET in April and am 24 weeks pregnant today....I credit the aspirin as a huge part of our success given my blood clotting disorder.
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