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[gpjapan]

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.

 

[Gemma]

Congrats coolgirl - that's really wonderful news!!!

Ladies, been following this thread. Thinking about you all, crossing my fingers for you today hkiegal!!

 

[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!!

 

[Liquorice]

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.

 

[pinklotus]

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.

 

[hkiegal]

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!!

 

[Adrianna]

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

 

[Adrianna]

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...

 

[Adrianna]

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...

 

[Gemma]

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!!!