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So last month our FET was canceled, because the trilaminar lining began appearing on CD14 and then got fuzzy/unstructured by day 17. Lining was thick. Scans were on days 14 and 17, as we were still waiting for PGT which finally came on day 16.

So this month we repeated Estradiol oral 2x day and estrogen patch, but with two estrogen patches instead of one. Asked for an earlier scan this time and went on day 12- trilaminar and over 9mm thick. Day 14 scan confirmed everything was great and scheduled our FET for day 21, started PIO today, which is CD16.

I’ve lost all confidence with the trilaminar structure disappearing like that before. Doctor said it was just a random occurrence but now I’

So we got our PGT-A results back and there’s a column on the end for MitoSure grades, which apparently are looking at potential for developmental delays? I’ve never heard of this, and couldn’t find it in a search of this group. I’ll comment below with the description from my report.

From the date received by the genetics lab. If you have an unusual experience with this process, feel free to describe in the comments!

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Has anyone had a week or more delay in their biopsies being actually shipped for PGT testing? My clinic, Carolina’s Fertility Institute, gave us our Day 6 update this past Saturday and now it’s Thursday and Progenesis still hasn’t received them. They said sometimes clinic wait to be able to send more samples to save patient shipping costs but I’m super anxious about this!

Waiting on a call back from embryology to get more info, but has anyone else experienced this?

My husband (35, low count) and I (36, unknown) are so anxious! Last retrieval there were 7 eggs, 5 mature, 4 fertilized, but none made it past day 3 to blast. They said we probably fell into the bad luck side of things. That was four months ago.

On Saturday we got 20 eggs, 15 mature, 12 fertilized. So incredibly anxious for the outcome! I’ve been much more optimistic and calm this cycle, but now I’m a mess.

Any positive stories to share? Would love to only be thinking good things but my self- affirmations are majorly failing right now 🙈

EDIT: Just found out we have 4 day 5 embryos! 3 5BC and 1 5BB. I’m in shock, was absolutely bracing for the “wish we had better news” call. They’re keep

Has anyone had a cervical block instead of mac/sedation for an egg retrieval? At my last clinic they did an IV and light sedation, I was out the whole time. My new clinic says due to my BMI (I’m 5ft4 and 240 pounds, size 18) they can’t use that and have to give me oral narcotics and a cervical block.

Like, really? What was the difference at my last clinic? I’m maybe only 1-2 pounds different from that weight a few months ago.

If you’ve had this, did it absolutely suck? All I can think is how much getting a block at the dentist kills. 😩

Hi all! I’m using Menopur mixed with Gonal for the first time. At my medteach they went over the 18 gauge (giant lol) mixing needle to use with the Menopur. I figured, no problem.

But when I reinsert the mixing needle into the vial after adding the Gonal, there’s always random leaking out of the top of the vial when I withdraw the syringe! A few drops but it freaks me out. I’m holding pressure on the syringe so it doesn’t push back out. So confused. It’s like the diameter of the needle is so big the self healing top isn’t self healing?? I’ve left a message but they haven’t gotten back to me yet. Plus that giant syringe is so finicky, I feel like there’s always liquid hiding no matter how c

My pharmacist told me to store Omnitrope in the fridge, but the video instructions say room temp- is that just for comfort? Terrified to mess up such an expensive med!

Looking to switch my prenatal, currently using Naturemade but want to ramp it up with CoQ10, DHEA, etc.

Was looking at the Ovaterra preconception 35-39 pack, developed with ISWTE author. Also considering Thorne or Theralogix. At this point cost isn’t a factor, just want the optimal prenatal without having to purchase tons of additional supplements. 😂🙈

Any insights to which is better? Another brand I haven’t considered? Thanks!!

My clinic is really great with so many things. But our recent egg retrieval resulted in 0 blasts and my follow up with the doctor isn’t until the end of November! No one has reached out and I feel like I’m wearing the dunce cap and I’m back at the bottom of the list to get their services. I’m 36 and I don’t have the luxury of months to waste. So disheartening!

Age 36, TTC 5 years, unexplained + male factor. 4 failed medicated IUI. 6 failed medicated cycles. And now 1 failed egg retrieval. In a head spin.

7 eggs retrieved, 6 mature, 4 fertilized. None made it to blast, today is day 7. Embryologist is going to check again later today but pretty sure this cycle is a loss. Not sure how many more times I can go through this.

My estrogen was low through the first week of stims but picked up. They said we could add Omnitrope next time if this cycle didn’t work. But my doctor was so psyched about those 7 eggs. This process is such a heartbreak.

Just wanted to share with people who get it. Our families don’t know and my closest friends are out of tow

So our first ER is in two days and I am really trying not to freak out. I am already thinking I should prep for the worst, because it’s been five years of nonstop disappointment. We don’t have insurance coverage for this so multiple cycles are possibly not an option.

How do you turn around your anxious thoughts? I want to be positive but it’s so hard!! Any good vibes you can send my way would be so appreciated!

Okay so our first IVF cycle in September was postponed because they never told me to stop taking Estradiol and I was an idiot and didn’t ask about it. My estrogen was sky high.

So this time, I’m struggling with low estrogen! Here’s my protocol and current labs. If this cycle is canceled, my nurse says there’s a non-FDA approved something we can add in at the beginning of the cycle (can’t remember the name because I was trying so hard not to cry).

What else can I be doing? So frustrated that I am so bruised from injections but they seem to be doing nothing.

MEDS 9/26-9/29 Ganirelix/Cetrotide/Fyremadel (I have Fyremadel) 250 mcg, 9/27 Last doses of Estrace/Estradiol

9/30 - labs showed

We were supposed to start our IVF cycle on 9/1. I had been taking 2mg of estradiol 3x a day since the end of July. I was never told to stop taking the estradiol. Our cycle has now been delayed to 9/30 because I haven’t ovulated or had a period. My estrogen levels are high. They were beyond puzzled that I wasn’t ovulating or having a period. But now they say it’s because of the estradiol and I should stop taking it before this retrieval.

So did I just miss a month through their oversight? They never said to stop taking it!! I’ve combed my portal messages and documents and it says nothing about this.

So frustrated and upset. Has this happened to anyone else? How should I bring this up with