Ivf fet reddit I used dexamethasone (also a steroid) for 5 days around transfer and it was my only successful FET (but this was likely more of an embryo thing but still). Could really use some success stories at the moment to help ease my mind. I know firsthand how stressful, defeating and downright awful it is to go through so many transfers, and that’s after having one work. I think Claritin and Pepcid continue for full first trimester (if successful) but Prednisone is done a bit earlier. My husband and I transferred a 5aa euploid girl embryo. Got positive beta HCG twice -once during fresh transfer and the other during 2nd FET both lost between 5-6 weeks First time FET from a psg tested embryo and currently 27 weeks. Short answer. My REI recommended 2 months of Lupron Depot prior to FET to calm my endometriosis and improve the chance of a good outcome, but I'm terrified of the potential side effects. This is my third FET, all with PGT embryos. I didn't do anything differently, other than the fact I went into my 2nd FET far less optimistic and more realistic with success percentages and such. 1- It is the holidays and lots of festivities. My clinic said it was too low and they want it 300 or above so they gave me additional estrogen pills. 4 pg/ml. However, I was shocked to hear the nurse say no more blood work or My first FET was a miscarriage at 5+6 and my current pregnancy (from my FET) was full of anxiety that it would happen again. Expand user menu Open settings menu. Praying for the best here! We just completed our first round of IVF (retrieval + testing+ FET) and unfortunately got the call this week that our beta-HCG was <1. My FET was successful, I I wish I had known before I started IVF that nothing is in my control. We transfer a genetically tested 5aa embryo. And you don’t have a set date for your FET weeks in I thought I had a bunch of promising symptoms after my FET (sore boobs, nausea, etc)but I think it was just the progesterone because my beta was negative. This is because this paper assumes implantation (at a specific day) and talks about what happens next. Delivered our very much healthy IVF baby boy on September 2nd. Currently in our TWW. About 2 days after my fet I had cramping and pulling unlike anything I've felt. I ended up run-walking. I am having my first FET in <1 month (natural) and just got some new labs back showing I have a 3. Yeah, not much. Sex after FET Advice Needed! We had our 2nd FET today (first ended in CP) and the doctor said no sex for a week Had my FET Tuesday morning. 2 days after my Fet E2 dropped to 458. I drank it all through my IVF cycle, the day of my FET, and during the two week wait. No findings on my “recurrent miscarriage” work up and have unexplained infertility. pg/ml and progesterone went up to 32. 5% on the third, 4. . That said, I had cramping (like menstrual bit less bad) 4 days after transfer and a bit on day 5. My progesterone 2 days b4 the Fet was 16. First FET was unmedicated with trigger and luteal support. Beta today was 11hcg, most likely biochemical. I had to switch clinics for my second due to some insurance issues, and I asked about caffeine. I am currently preparing for my first FET euploid embryo (4AA) and was curious to know what everyone's thoughts were on going ahead with an FET without any autoimmune protocol in place? I just had my first FET on Thursday 6/13. I am not in charge. 72 ng/ml and e2 was 890. They felt like twinges in my lower pelvic area, on my right side. Heading back for an FET this month and that will cost another FET : 2000$ Meds : 300$ Flights : 1400$ Hotel : 500$ Total : 4200$ So after this FET we’d have paid 18, 850$ We didn’t do any pgt testing because that would have been an extra 13,500$ just for pgt-a. Having the personal comparison makes me realize every pregnancy is truly different and unique. Three rounds of IVF at age 41; FET delayed because of COVID about 7 months. We're working with very few embryos after multiple ERs too so I understand the panic. Chats about parenting, life, treatments, wanting more children, etc. Yep, I started cramping within a week after both failed and successful FETs. 5 years of infertility, had never been pregnant with other ART interventions. I cut back to one latte a day for my second FET and am 7 weeks today. in hindsight I wish I had not read into the symptoms whatsoever (easier said than done of course!) Also, I had mcDonalds French fries right after FET and it didn’t seem to help. I didn't really have any pregnancy symptoms at all until 8 weeks pregnant. Im 37, first fet was July 15. That failed to implant. My doctor On my first FET, I was super careful, became healthier and everything and it didn't work. I’m currently 7 weeks pregnant. I had anywhere from a 22%-40% chance of it working (depending on what research paper you read). Edit: I’m actually still a bit shaken from that first failed FET to the point where, I’m now 11+2 from my second FET and still nervous to pee on a stick! Here’s the list of testing I did before FET: Hysteroscopy (in my mind this is a must for everyone) Genetic testing for donor & myself PGT-A Bloodwork for the basic stuff like thyroid, AMH Additional testing I did after FET #1 failed: ERA (research is mixed on whether this helps) EMMA, ALICE M2 haplotype I started having some cramping the first few days after FET. I had 5 known chemical pregnancies with meds + timed intercourse before moving to IVF. Members Online • iamgroot721 . 08ng/ml Took estradiol 3x a day. 19 TSH, and a normal T4 level (1. Four days post fet I woke up feeling hungover. As of yesterday my estradiol levels are at 1,284. So far so good. ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ I’m planning to go through my first FET and started to research options. I really feel for those who took that many for a first. First FET was successful - I gave birth 2 weeks before my 43rd birthday. It resolved before I even started progesterone but they were definitely keeping an eye on it and said progesterone would likely take care of it. We luckily made it on time. My first FET was successful, but I’ve had 5 unsuccessful ones trying for a second. r/IVF A chip A close button. 1mm 12/27 - bloodwork + ultrasound, lining measured at 9. I am now 10 week pregnant (still keeping my fingers crossed), and finally started feeling more ‘solid’ with no cramps and no spotting. i had an untested embryo put in in may - now 14 weeks and had a very smooth pregnancy so far 🤞🏽 testing is not common or not even done in most of europe; you probably already know but it is also sometimes seen as a money making add-on because even embryos that test “well” fail to implant and are not a guarantee of a healthy embryo. Therapy helps! Remembering that, after seeing a positive pregnancy test, the most likely scenario is that you end up with an ongoing pregnancy and healthy baby (which was really hard to wrap my mind around). are welcome. Second FET attempt was cancelled because my lining stalled out at 5mm. The big problem was we had to be at the clinic by 2 pm since they were thawing the embryo. We transferred one PGD day-5 embryo and I'm doing PIO and 4mg Estrace per day. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS IVF- FET Success stories after 1st failed FET . 15 votes, 71 comments. After my FET I stopped drinking alcohol, caffeine and I stopped taking my ADHD medication. I waited till beta for my second FET, which was 9DPO. Every day. Soaking up every hopeful story as I prepare for FET next cycle 💓 Hi! I just completed my unsuccessful IVF. 9% on the fourth, 1. With my first FET, the nurses felt sorry for me and said I could go back to light exercise after a few days (biking, walking), just no running. (or modified natural, with some medication) transfer cycle (FET with frozen embryo) protocol was like? For example what day do you start Clomid, then when does period come and Sorry for the TMI - Hi everyone, I know there are many posts about implantation bleeding, but I don't see as many about after. 00 before stims to a 4. We are sad, but trying to stay optimistic as our retrieval round went well and we ended up with 8 euploid blastocysts, most graded between 4-5. That day I got a light positive. Praying it was just very low hcg when I tested. Hi. I just took a prenatal vitamin and the medications prescribed by my doctor. For the successful FET, it went away at 8 week. I think it just differs sometimes! My feelings and symptoms are also totally different this pregnancy vs last. A supportive and positive community to discuss your IVF journey. I asked about alcohol consumption in the 3 months before our transfer, he said it doesn't matter as the embryo is already made. Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. Yes. 4 failed IVF (1 fresh and 3 FET). I got a positive beta just yesterday. That transfer failed. I also felt like things were out of my hands and for me that was helpful, especially coming from a MMC (not an FET) where I was blaming myself for the outcome. Or check it out in the app stores Yes. On the day of my FET, my estrogen was 223. For those who have gone through IVF using a frozen embryo (FET) what was your first HCG/Beta? Also, can you please share how many days post transfer This is not a brag, just context- running an hour is not hard for me, especially if it’s easy miles. I switched to decaf for my first FET and it didn’t work. I have 3 untested and was starting to spiral. I did cut it First time posting a topic/question on the board but have been an avid reader for a while. My progesterone level was 24 for my last FET and that ended in a chemical. I’m not a huge meditator or great at relaxing in general, but I did a few guided meditations that I felt helped me. This is a little invasive, so please feel free not to answer if you don’t feel comfortable. So right after my FET we drove to closest tire shop left the car and walked about half mile to get some food about 1 hr after my FET. I recently had my first failed FET and it hit me so much harder than I thought it would after being pretty neutral this whole time and believing I hadn't been keeping my expectations up at all. Thinking this cycle didn't work for me. A (small) study looking at this exact situation found that when they tested the products of conception for 20 women who underwent IVF, transferred a euploid embryo, and ended up having a miscarriage, they found Did you have leuprolide acetate as part of your medicated FET prep? menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. 29 12/28 - continue with my estrace dosage and frequency, add z-pack (antibiotics Here is my journey so far - I started in my late 30’s with IUI 6 attempts that included 1 chemical pregnancy so we switched to IVF. Mine went from a 2. I tested positive on a home test, then miscarried. First FET was a missed miscarriage. I read a lot of sites that say alcohol can affect fertility, but it sounds like a lot of those are talking about IVF with an egg retrieval, not so much a FET. My FET was technically successful because it resulted in a pregnancy but did not result in a live birth. Members Online • Sugarrush6389. I did a modified natural FET so my only meds are estradiol and progesterone suppositories. But, did they switch up your protocol at all? I had 3 chemicals in a row (2 FET, 1 natural) and am gearing up for my 3rd transfer yet my doctors don’t seem overly concerned. Then after a few days I peed on a stick at home. I double guessed my RE. i think it preys on vulnerable My issue was not conceiving, it was staying pregnant. Per my RE, if you can get a PGT normal embryo, chances of successful FET are around 50-60%. However, since then I've had only minor symptoms that could really be attributed to the butt load of hormones I'm on. I ended up having a hysteroscopy with a verrrry small septum repair a couple months before the last FET so maybe that helped, who knows. Looking for success stories after 1st failed FET. Three years ago I had success doing a regular FET with all the meds, but this past fall I’ve had two failed transfers using the same protocol as my first one. My first FET was successful with a beta at 3187 and almost 8000 two days later. I see the wisdom of 40-60% online, of course, but my doctor gave me higher odds with the five day euploid I am transferring (first FET). FET #1 came back negative. I just came home from my FET and I’m so nervous because 2 days ago my progesterone level was 31. This is potentially our third embryo to test normal and fail (one chemical from FET, one impending miscarriage from FET and one failed thaw). Those currently undergoing IVF/IUI or hoping to do so in the future are welcome. Please be sensitive and kind. I was very much considered a geriatric pregnancy with many health issues going against me. Ideally a PGS normal embryo implants at the optimal timeframe since it’s Good morning IVF warriors! Firstly, thank you everyone for sharing experiences here, because it really helps to go through IVF. (FET worked) Reddit iOS Reddit Android Reddit Premium About Reddit Advertise Blog Careers Press. That was it for coffeeyour body will tell you what it needs! I had a ton of cramping with my non-IVF pregnancy and zero cramping with my current IVF pregnancy (I’m 6w today). Against the advice we were given, we tested yesterday and this morning which would put us about 5-6 hours short of 6dp5dt (the latter on FRER). So, as I understand there are 2 ways: natural and medicated cycle. I had way too much PTSD from testing at home for my first (failed) FET. I know some people tend to not have any symptoms though. Here is one paper on how intercourse has been found to increase the likelihood of a successful FET: Hello all :) Reaching out to community members for advice on autoimmunity and IVF and their experiences if possible. At around 3am Thursday morning I started with a splitting headache that is still bothering me. 44K subscribers in the IVF community. I had my FET on 7/14 and it's been seven days since. Is it good to have such a high level or should I be concerned? I went into the clinic this morning to monitor my lining in preparation for FET. Fifty fuckin nine. My husband and I have done 3 FET now. 5 weeks so that was basically the last time they would check my progesterone even though I would be continuing the medications past our discharge date. Third FET nothing, fourth we transferred 2 embryo for the first time and I’m currently 16 weeks (singleton). I have had strong doubling betas at 11dp5dt, 13dp5dt, and 19dp5dt. Asked about this to as many nurses as I can. Log In / Sign Up; Advertise on Reddit; A supportive and positive community to discuss your IVF journey. I still do the last three daily. 35 after. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS A supportive and positive community to discuss your IVF journey. I squeaked up to 6. For my first FET, they had me do medrol for 4 or 5 days but stopping the day before transfer. I couldn’t confirm that my symptoms were from pregnancy until the next one- by that point they were unmistakable. Being in limbo is the WORST, and it is so hard to not test again. They come and go. Currently 20 weeks prego from the FET. 0 at trigger, just in the nick of time. For failed FETs, it went way when the period started. I am currently in the process of a modified transfer. Yeah! After two years of interrupted IVF because COVID, 6 cycles and only 2 I’ve had two positives (first fet MC, 2nd fet was on 8/27) and with both I’ve been suuuuper nauseous and also broke out a ton on my face. That transfer resulted in a pregnancy and my little is 21 months. no symptoms. I’m planning to put in two embryos but I am worried that both won’t work because I’ve read that day 6 embryos are way less likely to implant than day 5. A little back story - we got pregnant in 2020 with our son after two FETs, (first one didn't take at all) and started trying for baby #2 this past summer. Reply Icy-Tomatillo-8677 • I'm looking for stories of people who took Lupron Depot for a few months to calm endometriosis in preparation for FET, and had very few or manageable side effects. Our members have tried at least one IVF cycle in achieving their prior success, though their mode of conception may vary (e. That resulted in a chemical pregnancy the first time, and then got pregnant the following cycle. It was a low dose and I took in the morning, and no side effects. g. 1). IVF is hard enough to deal with as it is so we really need to cut ourselves a break here. FET #2 came back positive, but my Hcg levels were low. This was a high quality 4AA blast, and the only one I had Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. We had sex two days before and the day before our second FET. My husband and I were doing IVF due to an inherited genetic mutation and also unexplained Almost 40 yrs old, recently did our first FET, euploid embryo, haven’t gotten too far but the first two betas looks promising. I don't A group for Mom’s who have conceived via FET or IVF and want to share their journey and or questions about pregnancy and delivery. Good luck with your Thanksgiving plans. 🥰 My RE is extra careful and kept my progesterone dose insanely high (5x200mg utrogestan until 9 weeks). This is my second IVF pregnancy and both times they had me on PIO until 8 weeks, and then programs suppositories from 8 weeks to 10 weeks. This is my 8th pregnancy. I'm supposed to go to my husband's family's gathering but if the results are negative I may end up not going. My first FET took but ended in early miscarriage 6weeks. My RE wanted me on it starting one day before FET, and to complete a 5 day course. I think that was it? The most different things about semi medicated are that you have to go in for a LOT more monitoring, especially if you have a long cycle like me. My FET transfer is on 7/20 and I have day 6 embryos. The next time I didn't make any changes obviously didn't drink alcohol and the usual stuff you shouldn't Treatments you tried before IVF: none. I did Accupuncture a few days before the transfer, and few hours My fb IVF group was getting judgey that I didn’t test my embryos. I have never been pregnant before. Hi, can anyone share with me what their progesterone levels were after a success FET while only taking vaginal crinone twice a day? My office told me that blood progesterone levels on suppositories are lower than that of someone on PIO and that anything over 5 is within range but I’m kinda freaking out about it. Did you do fet after an IVF cycle? How long afterwards? I'm considering doing it at the next available chance in 1. What have you been told about exercise after fet and during first trimester? Our fourth FET is one week away and I just had my lining check ultrasound this morning. I guess depending on what time FET is I can try to work half a day so I don't need to take 3 days off. After my first failed FET with pgta normal on a modified ovulatory cycle, my RE has recommended adding a CPP (Claritin, Pepcid, Prednisone) Protocol for my current FET. 8% on the second, 6. Start them 2 days before transfer. So we were 1/7 without IVF and are hopefully 1/1 with IVF. Estrogen and progesterone. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. I haven’t looked to see any of the IVF specific on implantation. once MF was determined to be our issue our only option was ivf. Today, besides the twinges, I’ve had cramps like when I get my period but no really strong and only on the right side. We put donut tire replacement and we wanted new tire on since we had to drive so far back. 3% of voters had it happen on the first FET, 22. Oh & I’m moody. They weren’t quite as strict and said I could have 200 mg. The previous two just failed to take entirely. No symptoms other than cramping, which started the day of the transfer and stayed consistently mild for a few days. 5 months. They had me come back the following week for another blood test, and my levels had went down and I was no longer pregnant. I started seeing a lot of women talk about doing modified cycles and I decided to give that a try. My RE told me that on average it takes 3 PGS normals for one live birth. My uterine lining is at 10. But now I know I can’t do that super hard hike. I am over the moon with the quality of the embryo and the transfer overall was super smooth, our doctor seemed really happy with how everything went. Preparing for my 5th FET in the next couple of weeks. FYI- I have had 4 failed IUI cycles in 2021. I did one IVF retrieval at at 30yo resulted in 3 PGS normals & did an ERA prior to any transfers. Terms & Policies I'm not in the 2WW but wanted to say I had zero symptoms before my successful FET. It’s also super hot where I live right now, but I generally try to avoid hiking at the super hot times. Pgt tested embryo. It’s fluctuated in intensity, and I asked the nurse yesterday during my blood draw about it and she said I could take a couple extra strength Tylenol which I took when I got home. Then second FET I did 10 mg prednisone starting two days before transfer and kept taking it. My wife and I are dealing with infertility - MFI, just did our first FET of a euploid 5AB. Or check it out in the app stores A supportive and positive community to discuss your IVF journey. My 2nd FET was successful, although it was a rocky start. I know they wouldn’t have done the transfer if fluid was still present. ADMIN MOD Fet success stories with beta hcg on lower end? I’m looking for some encouragement after my 13dp5dt beta They’re also agreeing to let me try low dose prednisone (I have thyroid antibodies that showed up on my clotting panel after MMC, been on Levo for 20 yrs and thyroid is good but I read some studies showing steroids help in FET with thyroid antibodies- if anyone has experience so appreciated) ️ I work in a school setting so I do want to take 2 days off after FET. I did a modified natural, ovidrel trigger, luteal progesterone (endometrin) support as I I am pregnant with my first FET, currently 19 weeks. My last failed transfer my estradiol level was only 177. Sorry to hear you're in this hell right now. I don't have enough sick days as I used many with 2 ERs, unfortunately. Go to IVF r/IVF • I’ve had issues with low progesterone naturally, so for this last FET it was fully medicated AND I was on 2ml of PIO and suppositories 3x daily, so A LOT of progesterone, but I feel like I needed this. I think some symptoms are due to the progesterone for sure, and would be even more if I were also on PIO. I remember the limbo of waiting and it was really really hard. And now im taking estradiol 2mg 4x/day after fet I am now 5dpt. My TSH is not high for a non-pregnant person but my RE is saying that BEFORE TTC they want me to have my TSH below 2. I read that optimal level is 10-20 but my dr says no such thing, he said he sees many around my level and higher with successful results. That was day of transfer though, not sure what it was a week before transfer. 6% on the fifth Yes! The day I couldn’t stand the smell of my coffee anymore was the day of my positive pregnancy test (10 days after transfer). Mine was 59. 5 but lots of fluid. This was part of an anti-inflammatory protocol (prednisone, Zyrtec, baby aspirin, and Pepcid daily). Tracking behind for IVF babies is guarded prognosis. How many IVF/FET did you do before success: 1 failed fresh, 1 Having trouble conceiving? Meet people in the same position, discuss causes, treatment and IVF and get advice and support from our caring community. Since yesterday, I've had more intense cramping that is similar to my period cramps. I continued my normal diet and drank alcohol up until the day before my FET. While this trend is incredibly concerning to us, our doctors continue to say this has no implications for the success rates of the remaining embryos (one Day 6 and two Day 7s in freezer). 5 and the RE said we’re ready to rock and roll for next Friday. Since my fet I’ve done a moderate hike a few times, but I asked my clinic and they said to avoid it for now. What have you been told about exercise after fet and during first trimester? On the day of my FET, my estrogen was 223. Sending you lots of good thoughts and good luck So just today we found out our FET worked - I'm beyond excited, yet terrified at the same time. So sorry to hear about your cancelled FET :( The bolus of hormones during stims can cause your TSH to rise. I had my first ER (3 fertilized) and fresh transfer (3 transfered) right before I turned 40. My nurse Sarah couldn't show a single email showing that she informed me about the ivf drugs being sent to my specialty pharmacy or even the third party Pharmacy. My embryos were also thawed and tested after being frozen for awhile so I am worried that that will lower my chances even more. We are going for baby number 2 and started with IVF I have had some symptoms here and there, but they could be from meds. However I would need to abstain for 2 days after FET to prevent pain/possible infection since the catheter had gone through my cervix. Got my second beta results today at 14dp5dt, and everything is going great so far. , spontaneous during an IVF pause, IUI after failed IVF). I got pregnant that cycle - first time I had ever seen a I just had my FET 5 days ago too (June 8) & I’m a little tired, have headaches, & today I started cramping a little. Second ER, my lining got up to 6. My clinic discharged me around 7. 12/7 - last day of oral bc (didn’t take sugar pills) 12/10 morning - bloodwork + ultrasound 12/10 night - start taking 2mg estrace vaginally 2x a day 12/24 - bloodwork + ultrasound, lining measured at 7. On my first FET I felt cramping starting 24 hours later, extreme tiredness for several days, and then an intense and painful burrowing sensation for several days. Reddit iOS Reddit Android Reddit Premium About Reddit Advertise Blog Careers Press. Interested in other advice/recommendations you’ve gotten! You do the trigger 36 hours before FET. Last night (20dp5dt) I noticed red blood on my pantyliner and when I wiped often for the next couple Im kinda lost too. PGT testing is definitely not perfect. I had fluid in my uterus leading up to my FET. Some aching on my right upper thigh and right lower back. 55. The other 7 were not with IVF (some used clomid) and only 1 was successful (no assistance for that one). My second FET was successful on the same protocol. I am currently taking prenatal by Jamieson, Vitamin D3, B12, metformin 500 mg, and baby aspirin. I'm three weeks post fet. No1 bothered. I can show up to appointments, follow instructions from my doctor, but no amount of worrying, pacing, googling, or raging will ultimately change the outcome after I do my part. I even posted that on this subreddit in October. Hello, I read the same. 5!!!! and they’re recommending I start Levothyroxine 25mcg asap. First FET : Super sleepy, big sore boobs, bloated (FET failed) Second FET: Not as sleepy, big sore boobs, bloated, slight twinges and pinching in uterine area 1-3 days after transfer, and slight queasiness in the morning. We are also unexplained after so much testing and so much loss. Lining is only at 6mm after ~2 weeks on estrace - first week was 2mg 2x per day, the past 6 days have been 2 mg 3x per day. I am trying and failing to tamp down my expectations with his number, which he said was about 67 or higher. cxkqes gngj knwwa gqntgnk uafu wyqfsp synfzuvjg rqzf rvpo hrpsq