IVF Cycle #3: FET Cycle - Blood Test

For our 3rd cycle of IVF (FET), it was going pretty slow I have to admit. This is the first FET I had after two fresh cycles. My body is just getting back to its normal rhythms. While we started our 3rd cycle on July 23rd (the date we found out our second fresh cycle didn't work), I didn't ovulate for about 40 days (I know, TMI... Sorry). My husband and I started  wondering if this is such a hot idea of going directly into a frozen... Read More »

IVF Cycle #3: FET Acupressure

Since this is my first frozen embryo transfer, I didn't know how this cycle would affect me. Since the start of this FET cycle, I started taking the prenatals that my RE has prescribed vs. the one my primary physician had prescribed me (two years back). Taking the new prenatals and baby aspirin caused me to feel nauseated, heart burn, and hungry in the middle of the night (Strange, I know). But I feel super hungry, it actually wakes me... Read More »

IVF Cycle #3: FET Cycle Day 18 Ultrasound

We are in the middle of the IVF Cycle #3. We went to the RE's office for a Day 13 ultrasound on August 1st. During the office visit, we asked our RE to advise on how many embryos to transfer. Since we have 2 failed IVF cycles, he isn't oppose to transferring 2 embryos. As usual, the RE reminded us of course it depends on the couple's concerns. Personally, for us, we have started paying for IVF cycle #3 out of pocket. Our main concern... Read More »

IVF Cycle #3: Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)

IVF Cycle #3 - Frozen Embryo Transfer started on July 18th when I found out our IVF Cycle #2 resulted in a BFN. Since that day, I've scheduled a Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET). I found out that we (DH and I) will be paying for this out of pocket. It sucks that it'll cost more than we have expected. Luckily, the frozen embryo transfer cycle only require one specialty medicine (HCG/Navarel). It is based on my natural cycle. We have been hoping... Read More »

IVF Cycle #2 2013

We started a fresh cycle #2 in the middle of the June. The medication I have been using were: Ganirelix, Menopur, Gonal-F, HCG (Novarel), Endometrin, and Doxycycline. For cycle #2, the Dr's office called and added Dexamethasone to the list of medicine. The reason for Dexamethasone was to suppress the endometriosis while we were administering the injectables.  June 14th, Baseline ultrasound to check for cysts. Everything is good June... Read More »

IVF Cycle #1 2013

IVF Cycle #1 2013: Here's how it went, we (DH and I) met with an IVF specialist toward the end February for a consultation. We knew I had severe endometriosis. There were a lot of scaring due to  endometriosis. The IVF specialist started me on birth control: Emoquette for 21 days, which ended April 27th.  We scheduled a hysteroscopy and the baseline ultrasound (US) on April 23rd. The procedure is more painful than the... Read More »

Introduction

Hi, welcome to my blog about our IVF journey. My husband and I live in sunny California. We have been married since 2011. We knew immediately that we wanted to start a family. After seeing our doctor and various "Specialist" doctors, it was determined that I had severe endometriosis. Having this will hinder our ability to start a family. I was sad and disappointed, but we were determined to get through this. 2011: We started seeing an... Read More »