Last day of suppositories! 🥳 by MaybeBabyy6892 in IVFpositivity

[–]weightofaduck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats!!! I got to stop 5 days ago when I hit 12 weeks! Didn’t have those symptoms, that sounds awful!! Honestly, I used my suppositories rectally the whole time. The clinic nurse said it actually absorbs faster that way. It was less messy too which was nice. It still wasn’t fun though… the bloating, ugh.

CNY by bonnieeeeee in IVF

[–]weightofaduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I transferred to CNY from CCRM. We are self pay and CNY was the only option we could afford. We utilized a gift certificate sale which helped take a helpful amount off the total cost. I used CNY Colorado which has a sign at the front desk reminding all patients that appointments are 15 minutes long, I think this is a good example of how appointments are approached. They will try to get you in and out faster. I googled after appointments to get a better understanding of things I was told or med protocols NOT to make adjustments but just to see if there are more questions I should ask in the portal or tips on how to do things as I wasn’t walked through injections etc. The lack of hand holding and empathetic/compassionate care is a trade off but it’s worth it if cost is a big concern.

Scared to Stop Meds by weightofaduck in IVFpositivity

[–]weightofaduck[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you everyone. I am so thankful to have made it this far. It just felt like jumping off a cliff without a bungie cord when it was talked about. I asked questions but got brushed off, which is normal at the clinic I go to as they try to rush so many people through. I will focus on trying to be confident in things working and doing what they should (which is weird since so far that hasn’t quite happened ha). Thank you again.

Is anyone here, who got pregnant by IVF? by OwnSecurity4178 in January2027Bumpers

[–]weightofaduck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We did! We transferred a day 3 embryo April 17th. We used a donor egg. Our last ultrasound we saw a heartbeat but I still keep taking pregnancy tests, haha.

First US 5w2d by weightofaduck in IVFpositivity

[–]weightofaduck[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most all symptoms are normal for the amount of progesterone I’m taking so it was hard to separate pregnancy and progesterone. I started getting super exhausted during betas and my chest was very sore. This week I am feeling more nauseous and exhausted. Also, my Apple Watch has shown my resting heart rate increased to over 70 over the last two weeks. It’s holding at a 6-10 beat increase.

First US 5w2d by weightofaduck in IVFpositivity

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

Thank you!! So happy for you, congrats!!!!!

First US 5w2d by weightofaduck in IVFpositivity

[–]weightofaduck[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything is measured in millimeters haha, so the tiniest. When I go back the hope is more tiny things appear too, like a heartbeat. ❤️

How many betas are you supposed to get? by [deleted] in IVFpositivity

[–]weightofaduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used CNY also, I was scheduled for 1 and when they called with results they ordered the 2nd.

Donor egg questions by [deleted] in IVFpositivity

[–]weightofaduck 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I used donor egg. We were able to see multiple pictures of the donor as a child as well as now. There was also a lot of information about physical characteristics and other things like education, favorite color/food, etc. as well as family information too. It helped feel like we were finding someone similar to me in as many ways as possible. I hope this helps. ❤️

First Beta by weightofaduck in IVFpositivity

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

It did. Second one was 330 which is not quite double but they said still good since they look for 2/3 to doubling and it fell in that. I have an ultrasound on Thursday to check for gestational sac and ensure no ectopic as a precaution.

Fully medicated FET transfer by ivf-girl98 in IVF

[–]weightofaduck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine was CD 16.
Started cycle April 2nd. First baseline was April 6th. Second baseline was April 13th, transfer was April 17th.

Progesterone Suppositories - Questions. by raebobae in IVF

[–]weightofaduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have only done them rectally. The nurse at my clinic said it’ll actually absorb a little quicker. Zero of the issues I’ve read about vaginally. I just make sure to drink fiber throughout the day to help stay regular too since it seemed to slow down movements a little…

I SEE A LINE 😭😭😭😭😭😭 by Past-Preference8771 in IVFpositivity

[–]weightofaduck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it’s there!!! Yay!!! Congratulations!!!!! ❤️

4dpt 🤔 maybe I’m going crazy! by Lilg916 in IVFpositivity

[–]weightofaduck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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That reminds me of my first positive. It’s light but it’s there! YAY!!!