Yesterday I sent my nurse coordinator an e-mail telling her about the spotting and asked what I should do. She talked to Dr. A and unfortunately he thinks I will have to forego the natural cycle and just do a regular FET. That way, we can start birth control pills and regulate my body.
I am fine with that decision. I tried twice to do a natural FET, and my body didn't cooperate so now we are going to do a medicated FET. (Someone asked me a few weeks ago what a natural FET is, and this explanation is straight from my RE's blog. The main difference is there is no medication required.)
The only thing that sucks about doing the medicated FET is that we have to wait yet AGAIN! I asked when the soonest I could do the FET assuming it would be July because its to late to be in the June cycle. Here's what happened....
C(coordinator) : The next cycle is Sept 14,15 and 16 but meds will start early August.
Me: What about the July cycle?
C: The July cycle is full, actually over full, and was closed. I can see if we can add one more, but I’m not sure. They are usually pretty strict due to lab space. I’ll check and let you know.
- Insert TOTAL freakout. I was so upset!! I couldn't imagine having to wait 4 more months to do the FET. That would be 6 months between the IVF and the FET!! The next 2 hours felt like an eternity while I waited for her response.....
C: I can put you on the schedule for July!!! I will work on a calendar, but the transfer would likely be August 5th. Meds would start around July 12th, I believe.
- I immediately started crying and told DH to come and look at the e-mail. He was also moved to tears...which NEVER happens. We were both so relieved!! We did our happy dance...hugging each other and jumping up and down!!
C: No problem. I know it’s important for you. We will have to start you on birth control pills with your next period. We need to have you on the pill by July 1st. In the meantime, I will work on a packet and call you to arrange a calendar review.
Yesterday was a stressful day but ended up with great news. C already called this morning to discuss a few things and is putting my calendar in the mail today!!!
15 comments:
What a relief! That is awesome news Jessica. So you will be preggo on your vacation!!
That is great news!
WHEW! What a big sigh of relief. I am so happy they were able to squeeze you in. GOOD LUCK! I am pulling for you.
UGH, I was freaking out until I got to the end!!!
So great that the nurse was able to squeeze you in.
Counting down until July for you!!!
That's wonderful news! I'm so excited for you that you won't have to wait 'til October--and man, July 1st is right around the corner! You'll be well on your wait to completing your FET before you know it. Now go enjoy your weekend!
So glad you got in the July cycle!! Will be praying your little one will be here to stay!
Oh I am so happy you are able to do a July cycle! July is going to be the start of something amazing for you!
I'm so glad for you that you won't have to wait, that would just be unbearable. I'm praying for you!
Such great news!!!
Such great news!!!!! July is only 4 weeks away... I'll be praying that the m/s stays away for a bit longer so you can enjoy your vacation. :-)
So sorry you couldn't do a natural cycle, but yea for them getting you in the schedule. That would really suck to have to wait until october.
Yay! 4 months is WAY to long to make you wait!!!
Jess - we are going to be doing our FET transfers around the same time!! Mine might be August 5th too - won't know for certain until I get closer, but that just put a smile on my face!
You hang in there... this is so stressful!
Yay Jessica! How wonderful, maybe this July cycle is meant to be for you! Sounds like it! I can't imagine waiting 6 months between IVF and FET! Holy Moly! I bet it will feel great to have a calendar in hand and a goal again!
That is so great! How exciting! And a vacation out of the country as well? It sounds like it will be a great couple of months. Good luck!
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