I am back! FET? gestational surrogate cycle~

tars415 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 05:46 PM

Hey ladies, for you that know me i am back, for you who don't Lets just say my struggles with infertility were LONG. I do have a son Kyen vis Gestational surrogate and are now getting ready to embark on Journey #2. We are using a new girl Amanda, she might post here soon.
So here is my questions, we are JUST starting out getting ready to sign contracts, but I have 7 totcicles on ice, I have done 4 fresh cyceles never frozen, so can someone please explain a frozen cycle to me!!
TIA

reneerenee · #2 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 06:02 PM

Hi Taryn,
I am doing my first frozen too. My protocol is really easy. I have been taking estrace pills from cycle day one on. I get estrogen levels checked on cycle day 5, 9 and and 14. I get an U/S on day 14 too. Starting Day 15 I do PIO shots and tentative transfer is set for Cycle Day 19 (which will be 2/25 for me).
It is MUCH easier than a fresh. I think some girls do BCP with their FET and some do non-medicated FET's but when I asked many had protocols like mine is now.
I wish you tons of luck.

BellyBellyBelly · #3 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 06:26 PM

I never did a frozen cycle so I can't help you there but I wanted to wish you luck. I hope number two is much less of a struggle than number one was.

LadyLo · #4 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 06:51 PM

Hi Taryn! How's little Kyen doing? I've had luck with 2 FETs now...each time we tx'd two and got pg with one. I went on BCPs to calm any cysts and for scheduling purposes, then did estrogen up until just before tx and then added progesterone. For me, FETs are so simple med-wise compared to stimming...but I'm not sure if they are the same for the surrogate either way. In your case, the frozen cycle will be a breeze since you've already done the hard work! I'll be hoping FETs prove successful for you! Best wishes!

SpoiledHouseWife · #5 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 07:23 PM

I just wanted to wish you and your surrogate the best!
A fet is way easier. There are different kind of FET cycles, medicated and non medicated. Speak to
your RE to see which they intend to use. For a Fet there is no hormonal stimulation and it is basically hormones such as E2 p4 being supplemented. I did b/w 1x a week and was schedueled for CD 20 =)

Staciewi · #6 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 04:55 AM

Did she get approved Taryn?

I agree with everyone else. FETS are so easy compared to fresh cycles.

I hope she comes around...I cant wait to meet her!!

If you are lurking Amanda..

to the board!!

Nicky7 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 05:07 AM

Just wanted to wish you luck on your next cycle!

FETs are much easier on your body than fresh cycles, and our frozen cycle worked very, very, very well.

tars415 · #8 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 05:34 AM

Amanda has to come in for a test and that will be the good ahead. We are about to get our contract done hopefully this week and then she can fly in to meet my RE. She is a really asweet girl and told her everyone here is great and going thru the same thing! i hope she joins.

Kristin1112 · #9 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 06:19 AM

Welcome back and good luck!!

Kristin

UEScookie · #10 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 07:06 AM

Good luck! I'm hoping for Kyen's little sis/bro!

hollywog · #11 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 07:40 AM

Good luck to you!!!!!

I have only done a FET, never a fresh cycle, so I can't really compare... BUT I've heard it is a ton easier. For me, I only had one u/s to check my lining. The rest is just meds at home. I was on a medicated cycle (lupron, estrogen patches, PIO) and it did the trick with two littke 3 day embies!

marie456 · #12 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 10:32 AM

taryn. glad to see you back. i emailed you but wanted to say good luck and i can't wait to follow the new surrogate's journey w/ you!

sooz · #13 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 11:13 AM

Welcome back and good luck.
I am in the middle of my 3rd FET and it really is easier than a fresh cycle.
I did lupron starting on Day 21 with 2 baseline u/s and b/w to follow up. After that I started estrace and vivelle patches. A few days before transfer I started the PIO. And my clinic does doxycicline and medrol for a few days surrounding transfer as protocol.
Good luck!

lolabug21 · #14 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 01:48 PM

Taryn~It looks like a lot of others have explained FET; just wanted to wish you lots of luck!!

Denise F · #15 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 01:52 PM

Congrats and good luck to you !!!

Denise

jane239 · #16 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 03:46 PM

Hi Taryn! Welcome back and best of luck with your FET! I've had two successful ones and they are soooo much easier than a fresh cycle. For both cycles I did lupron and then on cd1 added estrogen. When my lining was ready (cd 18 maybe?) I stopped the lupron and started the progesterone and then had transfer a couple days later. It was much easier to manage - fewer meds, fewer changes to meds and only one or two appointments for b/w and u/s.

Good luck!

tars415 · #17 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 05:26 PM

Jane congrats on baby boy 3!!!!

jane239 · #18 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 09:24 PM

Thanks Taryn! DH and I feel so very fortunate. Four years ago I was sobbing on an exam table as the RE gave us the news that IVF was our only hope. I thought I'd never be able to have kids. It's crazy the turns life takes.

I'm so happy for you guys that you're trying for a little brother or sister little Kyen!! With all those frozen embies you're sure to have success. Best of luck to you! I'll be lurking around during your cycle.

tars415 · #19 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 04:53 AM

Thanks JAne! We are excited! I never imagined in my wildest dreams we'd have 1 baby let alone tring for #2. I think we are just living facts that miracles Do happen so all you girls who think its hopeless to have a baby it's not! It may not be the way you expect but it's posslibe!

mildlydelirious · #20 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 08:38 PM

back Taryn! I'm wishing you and Amanda a ton of success! How exciting that you are trying again.

~m