Genesis does it again

I transferred 2, 1 was hatching, the other wasn't. After some very kind messages I'm now holding on to the vain hope that maybe I am pregnant but only one has taken. I might even skip my blood test tomorrow and see what happens. I was so upset this morning but still no blood so I'm really hoping that one has stuck but 8 days post was too early for me to test. Hubby wants me to wait until sunday morning then retest with a first response test. I used a Predictor kit, it said it was over 99% accurate and you can test from 5 days before a missed period so thought this would be good enough. Now I'm just hoping that it wasn't!

Hi Sarah. If I was you, i'd be tempted to do the blood test because that's the only way to know for sure. I know how gutted you must be feeling. I was devastated when I got a bfn. It does get easier though. I still think you have some hope yet. That little hatching blast might have stuck. That's the best quality you can get apparently so you stand a good chance. Oh, I tested using predictors with my middle son and they kept saying neg...well, he's 6 now! X x

Thank you thank you thank you.... I'm leaving it tomorrow and will blood test monday. My friend out of the blue sent me a text a few hours ago telling me dreamt I'm preg with twin girls. well i know it's not twins but maybe it's a sign... and your log in name... we picked Mollie for our little girls name if it ever happens!! thanks again.. watch this space...

BFN... by FRER test this morn and blood test. Did everything I was advised as well, no lifting, took it easy, took the drugs on time no intercourse whatsoever etc etc. Anyone have any idea when I can expect my AF. Also one burning question, we only had one embryo frozen. Has anyone had any joy after PGD with a FET? Savvas didn't sound too positive about the thawing process of an FET as if they've had PGD done on them they are weaker than a normal embryo. Am torn between bothering to return all that way and replace just one FET or just start afresh. Any advice?
Hope you are all doing well
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BFN... by FRER test this morn and blood test. Did everything I was advised as well, no lifting, took it easy, took the drugs on time no intercourse whatsoever etc etc. Anyone have any idea when I can expect my AF. Also one burning question, we only had one embryo frozen. Has anyone had any joy after PGD with a FET? Savvas didn't sound too positive about the thawing process of an FET as if they've had PGD done on them they are weaker than a normal embryo. Am torn between bothering to return all that way and replace just one FET or just start afresh. Any advice?
Hope you are all doing well
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First, I'm so sorry. A FET can absolutely work. I transferred my best looking HB and did a SET and BFN. I did a FET with my last two blasts and came out with one baby. He is over a year now. Several of us have had successful FETs and regarding your REs comments about thawing, if they use vitrification and have a decent criteria for what they will freeze, there is NO reason for it not to thaw. Those days are over in IVF. FETs are common place and if it was a blast, it should make it.

I always say go fir the FET. It is so much easier on your body and sine people don't do well with all those Meds in your system at transfer.

If you want to become a member, we have all the cycle diaries and you can see how successful FETs are. I think we have 4 FET cycles coming up in December alone on here!

I'm so sorry about your BFN.

So sorry Sarah. You must be gutted. It's a horrible feeling but you will feel better in a few weeks. If I was you, I'd definitely use the frozen embryo. I know exactly what you mean, it's a long way just for 1 that might not work but I always thought if I did a fet, I'd just fly over by myself for a few days. That way, you don't need to have an expensive family holiday, just a flight for you. Then, if it didn't work and you decide to go again for ivf, you've not wasted a full holiday on the fet when it's not needed. Sorry, I'm rambling but I hope I make sense! I've also heard fet can work because your body hasn't had all the drugs. Give it a go. Hope you're feeling ok. X

Sarah I am really sorry to hear this, I was hoping that things would be OK for you.

In regards to a FET for sure it can work and like NBP says for some girls it is a better scenario as you and your body isn't so stressed.

If you become a member, we can follow your journey and help you out. A lot of the members won't post on the public boards as they don't want to be known to anyone, but there are lots of girls out there in similar situations, following their cycles is very informative xoxo

Just a quick update, I've decided to go ahead with my FET/SET. Going for a scan to check date of O later on this week and will organise date of defrosting from then. Assuming embryo thaws ok and is still of good enough quality then I'll hop on a plane and stay for a couple of nights then come back.
I'm not getting my hopes up as much as I did last time, would have loved for there to have been 2 to replace. I'm aware than an embryo that's had PGD would be weaker than a normal embryo but if I didn't go ahead I'd be constantly thinking "what if..." seems mad to wait for next year and sorting a family holiday and doing all the meds again when who knows, maybe this is the one... will keep you all updated...

This is great news. Make sure your body is ready, you dont want to take any chances. Good luck and keep me posted.X

Hi Sarah I wish you good luck and my fingers are crossed for you!!!! Keep us updated!

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Hi Sarah I wish you good luck and my fingers are crossed for you!!!! Keep us updated!

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Hi lisvna not sure i kept you up to date or not but my fet couldn't go ahead. Scan showed I wasn't ovulating this months i I'm waiting until the new year. Did your af turn up yet? Mine should appear Tom but I don't feel like it will. Guess if I'm not ovulating this month it may not show up for ages yet. Scan also showed I have a cyst on my ovary, nobody mentioned this before. Not sure whether I should be worried or not and if this was caused by er and will go away on its own.

Hi, yes I have seen your posts.... I hope everything will be okay soon. Im still delayed....10 days. I sent Savvas an email to ask what to do. I have to do a pregnancy test and when this is negative then a ultra sound scan to assess the ovaries for a possible cyst. I hope everything will be okay.....

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Hi, yes I have seen your posts.... I hope everything will be okay soon. Im still delayed....10 days. I sent Savvas an email to ask what to do. I have to do a pregnancy test and when this is negative then a ultra sound scan to assess the ovaries for a possible cyst. I hope everything will be okay.....

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Ok, do you know what he will suggest if you have got a cyst? When I went for a scan last week they said I had one. Nobody has mentioned one to me before so I wondered if it can have been caused by the ec? I'll be interested to hear the outcome of your scan lisvna I think il be delayed too. X

I did understand that there is a treatment with progesterone if you have a cyst. But my GP says that I have to wait one more week because it happens often after ivf an delay....most of the times the cyst burst open themselfs she said.....Wednesday I will have a scan if I'm still delayed. Are you on the other site? I am most of the time or you can email me because I'm hardly here....

Hi lisvna yes I'm on both sites, I'll be in touch after you have had your scan. I've read that cysts after ivf are quite common and often they go away by themselves which I'm hoping will happen. It's horrid not knowing when af will come, I just want to move forward and have some idea what is going on with my body!
Good luck with your scan, think I'll wait for this a f then next one before I go for fet so I know my body is back on track. I'll be following you x

Hi, the other site is having problems so I'm here. I have had my scan today and everything was okay, no cysts or something. She said that my af possible come one of these days. she said that I can get medication if I want that my period starts. She said talk with your dr about it if he wants to give it to you. I wil contact Savvas about it and ask him what he thinks. So I'm very happy because all looks great she said!!! Sarah how are you doing?

Hi lisvna, glad all went well with you today, great news no cysts etc sure you will be back on track in no time, I've read on the private boards here that loads of people have cycles of 40 days minimum after a failed ivf round!
I'm a bit confused lisvna, was told at day 13 that it wasn't looking like I'm going to ovulate this month and have a thin lining, best to wait for one af at least before I try my fet. ( this was dr in London who thinks I have infertility) anyway, I've been doing home o tests to check and yesterday I got 2 lines although 2nd line was faint so it's a negative test. Today I tested a few hours earlier than usual and got two very bold lines the same colour. Re tested at usual time and it's only a faint 2nd line again. Don't know whethe to go back for another scan Tom ( if I have good lining and am ovulating I can have my fet by next week!) or just leave it a cycle or two.
Savvas said its fine to go ahead pending the scan results, the sonographer thinks I should wait as he doesn't think my liking will have improved that much. Surely it's way over 5mm now though on day 24!!
Sorry for the massive post I just need gone help and dh wants me to just do what I think is right but that's not helping me!!

Hmmmm I have no experience with those tests so I can't help you with that. But if I were in your shoes I would listen to dr Savvas and will follow his advice. I think he is honest and he knows the best if you fertile enough or not and If you have a good chance, don't you think? So when he says go for it then go for it and if he says you would better wait then wait! Good luck!

I have been looking for a donor cycle and am pretty much set on Genesis. Did you all have to send advance payment for the total cycle charges? Did any of you used donor egg? I am stressed with the fact the donors are anonymous. Thank you for any feed back about the clinic, places to stay, to see... :)

Hi, i didn't use donor eggs. We paid in advance because we want to because for us it was cheaper. The clinic is clean and everybody speaks English and nice staff and doctors. I have no complain at all! The first time we stayed in pissouri bay (half an hour drive from the clinic) and rented a villa. We are going back in April, then we will stay in paphos a nice village with harbor and restaurants and dancings etc. we rented an appartment. it's about an hour drive from te clinic in Limassol.

We will pay in advance via wire transfer as we were not offered any other options. I am not familiar with this payment method and it worries me a little. Did you have a written contract with the clinic or just the email communications? Did you rent a car or taxi every appointment? If so, is the service reliable? I am wishing you good luck with your upcoming cycle :)

We had just email communication but when you are there then you will get your bill that you have paid. Please don't worry it's al gonna be alright! You can also pay cash there I think. We rented a car because we stayed in pissouri bay (half an hour drive). Now we stay in Paphos (hour drive) so we also rented a car with the same car hire agent. Cyprus people are really very nice! Don't worry!

We went to Genesis back in November 11. Savvas didn't mention a thing about the bill, a nurse just came and got me to sign a form on the day of my first scan... could have even been EC day to be honest. You really have nothing to be worried about. I actually logged on to internet banking at my hotel the day after EC and paid by BACS and the exchange rate really worked in our favour. (bit cheeky but wanted to check that they had some eggs from me before I paid all that cash - besides, they never asked for it before!!) Just be warned, if you want to pay by card in the clinic there is a 3 or 4 % interest charge. We stayed in Atlantic Oasis Hotel in Limassol and it was a 10 minute 10euro cab journey. Hope this helps!!

sarah do u mind me asking how much all in all it cost with the 12000 euro to the clinic plus hotel, travel, spends etc ? Im wondering how long it will take us to save to be able to afford to go down this route...

damn other site lol
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Does anybody know price for freezing and FET if bfn

Thanks girls x

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sarah do u mind me asking how much all in all it cost with the 12000 euro to the clinic plus hotel, travel, spends etc ? Im wondering how long it will take us to save to be able to afford to go down this route...

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If you post in the member section, more of the Savvas gals will see it!

Freezing is 800 euros FET 2000 euros

Thanks Doublechoc can anyone give me the name of car hire?

Hi could you tell us more about how you cycle and how it all works? thanks so much x

We hired our car at Regency, Limassol. They bring your car to your accommodation of your choice (we stayed in Phapos hotel/appartment Sofiana).

Have blue, welcome ;) what exactly do you want to know? There is so much to tell!

Congrats!