tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581633041541366447.post6675792363584831685..comments2023-09-27T00:57:09.853-07:00Comments on My (In)fertile Confessions: She's HERE...My (In)fertile Confessionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15299390472690838671noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581633041541366447.post-9773947983261268352010-10-27T16:34:22.821-07:002010-10-27T16:34:22.821-07:00Here for ICLW and wishing you SO much luck. The o...Here for ICLW and wishing you SO much luck. The other commenters are right - 5 day transfers are usually used when you have a bunch of great quality embryos and they want to wait and pick the best one(s) and 3 day transfers are usually for when you don't have as many, or not as many good quality, embryos. With that said, I am now 8wks pregnant with my first baby after a 3day transfer (from our 5th IVF cycle)! Hope you'll be one of the lucky IVFers and only need to do it once!<br /><br />JeannineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581633041541366447.post-89311389819382379482010-10-27T07:44:35.509-07:002010-10-27T07:44:35.509-07:00Yay congrats on getting this cycle started!
I was ...Yay congrats on getting this cycle started!<br />I was on BCP for 3 weeks also. Besides it putting your cycle for stims at bay until the office is available it also helps to suppress while stimming and helps to prevent OHSS. So you can be happy that you are getting a little bit more of that ;-)<br /><br />Also, I have heard that day 5 is ideal but they will do day 3 if there aren't as many surviving by that time...so that way it's not a waste. It also depends on your situation. Like age. The younger you are the more likely it is to go to day 5 b/c of the health of the eggs as opposed to the older you are, they will most likely do a day 3 if you are 38+. That is just what I heard. This is my first round with IVF, so I really have no personal experience just yet. Retrieval for me is hopefully next week!<br /><br />Believe it or not, this cycle with the BCP and all, has moved VERY fast. I hope yours moves just as fast too :-)The Wifeyhttp://www.becauseofmatch.com/lesspublicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581633041541366447.post-34041449889425720872010-10-26T15:36:14.402-07:002010-10-26T15:36:14.402-07:00Thanks ladies!! I read all of your suggestions to...Thanks ladies!! I read all of your suggestions to C last night... he liked! We'll see how he does tomorrow!<br /><br />Doula, I read the "what to expect..." Very informative! Thank you! I had no idea what it all entailed since this was such a last min decision. All I knew was it included lots of shots!My (In)fertile Confessionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15299390472690838671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581633041541366447.post-52169226555163403542010-10-25T21:03:22.059-07:002010-10-25T21:03:22.059-07:00Hehehe, my hubby is terrified of needles too.
Wis...Hehehe, my hubby is terrified of needles too.<br /><br />Wishing you the very best of luck with your upcoming cycle.<br /><br />ICLW #14Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581633041541366447.post-42555269178946930662010-10-25T20:17:26.723-07:002010-10-25T20:17:26.723-07:00Yay....i know you must be excited. I think most of...Yay....i know you must be excited. I think most of us can totally relate to the "feeling like a pin cushion" thing! I can't give you any advice about the whole IVF thing, but I do want to let you know that i am thinking and praying for a successful cycle for you this month! Good Luck!Karendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326783972141348559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581633041541366447.post-82950898860193179742010-10-25T16:58:45.670-07:002010-10-25T16:58:45.670-07:00How exciting - looks like the ball is rolling and ...How exciting - looks like the ball is rolling and there's no going back! And if you can be there for your husband's bloodwork, it might help him to have that extra support. I **hate** needles and yet have regular bloodwork every 6 weeks. If I'm not concentrating on making sure I don't pass out, I will. It's pretty nuts. But sometimes it's very helpful to have someone there to hold my hand :)<br /><br />Good luck on your upcoming cycle & Happy ICLW!<br />~Keiko, <a href="http://www.hannahweptsarahlaughed.com" rel="nofollow">Hannah Wept, Sarah Laughed</a> (ICLW #142)Keiko Zollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626943324988347787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581633041541366447.post-85665887093234091522010-10-25T12:07:51.936-07:002010-10-25T12:07:51.936-07:00It's amazing how much tougher we are than men ...It's amazing how much tougher we are than men sometimes!<br /><br />As for your upcoming cycle, check out an entry I wrote called "What to expect when you're IVFing" Hope it helps. You can't know yet whether it will be a 3 or 5 day transfer. A lot will depend on the amount and quality of your embryos. Good luck!The Infertility Doulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07782655030050551127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581633041541366447.post-31868406935049911432010-10-25T12:06:42.397-07:002010-10-25T12:06:42.397-07:00You must be excited to be moving forward! I start...You must be excited to be moving forward! I started BCPs on Friday and will be on them until the 11th of november. You can see my full schedule here http://calmlyandchaotic.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-november-hello-ivf-calendar.html . I am on them for 3 weeks but start suprefact next week I believe. I too am horrible with needles and often do faint with blood drawn. I would tell your husband to tell the nurse that he needs to lie down (I know he may not want to do this but believe me, it is always better lying down). <br /><br />As for 3 day versus 5 day... I've read so much conflicting information. I know our clinic pushes for a 5 day transfer but have read that some embryos are just happier inside of us and that a 3 day transfer is preferred. I think making it to transfer is the biggest thing. Best of luck to you!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03543480612775718706noreply@blogger.com