CD1: Let the Games Begin (Yet Again) March 21, 2006
My period finally showed, so I’ll be starting birth control pills for my FET cycle on Thursday. Now I have to decide my transfer date. Not something you usually have to do, I know.
The deal is that my clinic does FET transfers on Fridays. However, they only schedule one per week because they have to have room on the schedule for fresh transfers, too. Typically I would do three weeks worth of BCPs (along with the Lupron, Vivelle patches, and PIO) for an ET scheduled on 5/12. This is what I had figured would happen. Well, it’s not going to because there is already a FET scheduled for the 12th.
So, I have two choices. I can do two weeks of BCPs for a 5/5 transfer or four weeks of BCPs for a 5/19 transfer.
My initial reaction is to choose the shorter protocol with less time on the evil pill. I mean, it’s a long ass protocol to begin with. If I can shave off a week or two, why wouldn’t I? We all know how much I love waiting.
There’s a couple of issues to contend with. Dan’s next work trip to New Orleans is 4/30 through 5/4. There wouldn’t be a problem having a transfer on 5/5 since he’d be getting back home Thursday afternoon and ET wouldn’t be until Friday afternoon. Plenty of time to get over to Houston. However, it would mean that I would be doing my first four PIO injections myself since I wasn’t planning on going on the trip. Yes, I’ve done them before so I know I could do them again, but I don’t really enjoy it. I’d just assume have Dan do them all.
Secondly, if I did the 5/5 transfer then beta would either be on my birthday or the day before. (I’m not sure if they do betas 8 days past transfer or 9 since they freeze blasts on day 6.) Either way, that’s definitely not ideal. My bday is going to be hard enough since it happens to coincide with the oh so dreaded Mother’s Day this year. A BFN added to the mix would just be a hell of a way to celebrate. I mean, my birthday, Mother’s Day, and the final nail in the “you will never have bio kids” coffin all in one day might be enough to finally do me in.
So, I might have to suck it up and spend an extra two weeks on the evil pill. I don’t know. Decisions, decisions.
- Posted in : IVF Part 7: FET #3
- Author : amanda
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Yikes. That is a tough one. I hate it when I have to stay on any medication for even a day longer than necessary (esp. the pill or lupron) but, under these circumstances, I think dealing with the pill for an extra 2 weeks would be a lesser evil than the stress of doing the first PIO shots on your own then opening yourself up to potentially getting bad news on what seems like the worst possible day of the year you could possibly get it on. I guess, if it were me, I would lean towards waiting but it is a difficult call. What does Dan think you should do?
Don’t yell at me…my gut feeling is saying “wait.” Extra stress is never a good thing, and I think you owe it to yourself to make your birthday (and that dreaded hallmark holiday) something to enjoy.
I agree. It sounds like it’s potentially worth the wait, sucky as the pill is.
I hope you are able to come to a decision. You know I had beta on my B-day with my last FET. Not a good thing at all. I would probably op for the 2 extra weeks of bc. Good luck with whatever you decide!
Hi! Congrats on CD1! Tough decision but I would do the 2 weeks of BCP’s. I know I am not the norm here but if it were me, I would want to get this thing going - who are we kidding anyway - every infertile on the planet feels rotten on Mother’s Day (unless you actually were able to get a kid out of all this - then you feel grateful) I am in the feeling rotten group. You might not have the best birthday gift ever - BUT you just might get the best birthday gift ever!! No matter what you decide - I wish you the best of luck!!
I’m thrilled that you’re getting started but not so thrilled that you have to make this decision. I’d be tempted to wait, myself. If only bc I got the news regarding my first miserable fert report and canceled transfer on my 30th bday and, well, it sucks to spend what should be fun day (or least an excuse to buy shoes) curled up in the fetal position. There are so few reasons to celebrate in life, it seems a shame to risk having to give one up. Not that you’ll have to. In any case, my fingers are already crossed for you.
Dear Amanda, I can imagine that waiting longer is the last thing you want to do, but my vote would be to put off the transfer for two weeks. The earlier date would put even more emotional pressure on the outcome, I think.
Sigh. I hate decisions like this, and wish you amazing luck for your cycle.
What a hard decision I really don’t envy your choice, if it were me I’d go the early option not because I’m immune to special days but because I am impatient even 2 weeks extra would do my head in.
Ugh- a negative will suck all the way around, no matter what you do. A positive would be great, but you can’t count on those so much. Tough call- hope you can figure out what’s best for you.
That’s a tough position. I can’t say I have any advice. Just hoping that it goes smoothly and perfectly.