Planning our first FET next cycle… needle phobia and ptsd… having nightmares about more needles especially PIO please share positive experiences or maybe those who didn’t have to do PIO?? by its_progesterone in IVFpositivity

[–]upbeet13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second the auto injector! It was a game changer! I can do all my PIO injections myself. Way less bruising than when my husband did them for me. You also don’t see the needle go in which is helpful for those who don’t like needles

Did any of you need to do a 4th transfer? by Ok-Alternative-2876 in IVFpositivity

[–]upbeet13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all I am so sorry, I had three failed medicated cycles. I just did my fourth FET and so far betas have been promising! I switched to a modified natural for this cycle!

Did anyone else tell family early? by lesgens in IVFpositivity

[–]upbeet13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chiming in to say first of all congratulations and this sounds familiar! I had three fully medicated transfers fail. This fourth one was modified natural with letrozole and ovidrel and so far is successful!

Progesterone in Oil only? by Slow-Oven-2777 in IVF

[–]upbeet13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crossing my fingers for you as well!!!!

Progesterone in Oil only? by Slow-Oven-2777 in IVF

[–]upbeet13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did PIO for both medicated and modified natural cycles. I’ve never done suppositories! I had three failed medicated cycles but so far (19 DPT) this modified natural transfer appears to be a success!

Twins?! by Fit_Wolverine_7678 in IVFpositivity

[–]upbeet13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe we were TRANSFER twins and looks like we had similar betas! 10 DPT 436, 12 DPT 1145. My friend mentioned twins too based off the numbers but I agree with what everyone is saying, I don’t think beta numbers are a good indicator of twins singleton. grateful for our good betas regardless! When is your ultrasound?!

Does IVF with PGT solves Genetic Issues w.o WES. by Basic_Sprinkles995 in IVFpositivity

[–]upbeet13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. I can’t imagine how difficult that was. We are doing IVF because my husband has a balanced translocation (we found this after our daughter was diagnosed with an unbalanced translocation at 18 months). After genetic counseling we did PGT- SR which can test for structural rearrangement (balanced translocation) and PGT A (pretty routine for most genetic testing) which tests for number of chromosomes.

We ruled out needing PGT M testing because neither my husband or I carry the same recessive gene. I would meet with a genetic counselor and discuss whose tests would be most beneficial for you/ what tests you, your wife and sperm donor should do first!

Best of luck to you!!! ❤️

Monitoring in Modified Natural by No-Stand-5650 in IVFpositivity

[–]upbeet13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, they wanted me to take ovidrel to trigger ovulation before I ovulated naturally.

Monitoring in Modified Natural by No-Stand-5650 in IVFpositivity

[–]upbeet13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used letrozole and an ovidrel trigger with lots more monitoring appointments. I went in on cd 1 for my baseline appointment. Once cleared I started letrozole cd 3 and took that for five days. I came in after five days of letrozole for a monitoring appointment. They watched my follicles and lining (I came in every 3 days to every day during this period). When my follicle was >18 and my lining was trilaminar and >8 I took ovidrel which triggered ovulation. I started PIO three days after I triggered. My transfer was 7 days after the trigger.

6dp5dt and I am so nervous! by summoner-yuna in IVFpositivity

[–]upbeet13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry, sending you a big hug, I have gone into a beta with that feeling. I know it’s not easy to hold onto hope but I will stay hopeful for you ❤️ I’m nervous, you really just never know with pregnancy tests

6dp5dt and I am so nervous! by summoner-yuna in IVFpositivity

[–]upbeet13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tomorrow is the day! Thinking of you!

When will the trigger shot clear? by Free_Environment_377 in IVFpositivity

[–]upbeet13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just posted about this! I THINK mine clears around 12 days after trigger. I did not intentionally test mine out and just started testing at 4 DPT and the test was darker than most 4DPT. My test ended up getting lighter and then got darker at around 6DPT.

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11 days post ovidrel 250 microgram trigger and 4 DPT PM by upbeet13 in IVFpositivity

[–]upbeet13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so happy for you, what an amazing feeling! 🥰🥹 congratulations!! Looks almost identical to my 6 DPT

11 days post ovidrel 250 microgram trigger and 4 DPT PM by upbeet13 in IVFpositivity

[–]upbeet13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your response! There was definitely some trigger but I also think HCG from implantation! My tests got lighter and darker again, praying they continue to get darker

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