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12-02-2012 at 3:08 PM
PrettyAcco...
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What's going on lovely ladies?

It is quiet here...... (I think I even hear some echos .... )

How is everyone doing? Illinigal - how's the cycle going?

Paifers - how are you all holding up?

BreezyD - Did you burn your office down to get rid of the decorations?

Liz4paws - how is the paperwork going?

Sophistikitty - How is the work-up for the DE cycle going?

Glueck - Is your donors ER tomorrow? Sending you tons of luck!

Luvboston - how's the bleeding?

Mrs McIrish - How are you? any more results?

Anyone else I missed?

 


TTC 1/2010 DH Dx - Azoospermia 2/2011
Hysteroscopy 3/2011 2 Polyps removed 4/2011
DH on Clomid / Arimidex to address hormonal issues - Sperm found July 2011!
IVF #1 September 2011 - ER 9/8/2011- 8R, 5M - icsi - 1 made it to transfer - BFFN :-(
IVF #2 Lucky November 2011 - ER 11/25/2011 - 15 eggs!, 13 mature, 10 fertilized with isci - 7 made it to transfer! Transferred 1 - 8 cell and 2 - 7 cell. BFP!!!!
1st U/S - Twins! 2nd U/S - 3 heartbeats!!! - HOLY COW!!!
Prayers for our take home babies!
2 babies born on 3/27/12 and lost. Last baby born on 3/29/12 and lost at 20 weeks.
My angels grew wings shortly after birth.
Ahava Raisel, Matisyahu Nissim & Zev Chaim - Mommy and Daddy will always love you.
IVF #3 July 2012 - ER 7/17/2012 - 10 R. 5 F. 4 made it to ET
Transferred 2 on 7/20/2012 no snow babies :-(
Beta on 7/31/2012 = BFMFN
A miracle gift expected to come to us through adoption around 9/2012
Baby girl adopted - Birth Mother changed her mind and took the baby back
IVF #4 October 2012 - New RE. Doing PGD Testing. 8 R, 7F, 2 made it to 5 day blast for PDG testing. Both Normal (Thank you G-d!!!) 1 boy and 1 girl
transferred one beautiful 5day blast (girl)
Please G-d the almighty one - let this be our take home baby!
Beta #1 158, Beta #2 318, 1 Absolutely magnificent HB at 175! Thank you G-d!!!
AMA. PAIF & SAIF always welcome - I need all the prayers I can get!
Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 
12-02-2012 at 3:51 PM
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It is definitely echoing in here, especially on weekends. I am headed back to the OR on Thursday for another hysteroscopy to remove more polyps for the second time in 7 months. My new donor should start BCPs mid December...

 What is going on with you sweetie? Did you get your PGD results back? Any idea on an FET date??  



TTC #1 since 8/1/10; Me:39 and BRCA1+, DH:45
DOR (FSH 24.3)/ terrible egg quality
5 IUI's: 2/11 to 6/11 and 1/12= BFN
OE IVF#1-4 8/11-6/12= all BFN
DE IVF#5 11/12 bad embryos= BFFN
FINAL DE IVF #6 1/13: cancelled as second donor backed out during stims
Was added last minute as 3rd recipient to new donor on 1/18; ET1/23/13
2/1/13 BFP for the first time ever; Beta hell for several weeks: miscarriage 7 wks
CFNBC ...Me &You, Just Us Two...
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RIP Riley 1/4/12
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12-02-2012 at 5:19 PM
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I've been holding my breath. My donor had her scan today, triggered tonight, and ER is scheduled for Tuesday morning. We are perfectly on schedule for 12/9 transfer. Today dear donor had 11 follicles that were looking good. (They do lower stim cycles in Czech) I really can hardly breathe as it all unfolds.

Its part of my protocol to trigger at the same time she does. Tonight at 8pm was trigger time for us, and I thought so much of her and all she is trying to do to help our family. I hoped she was thinking of us as well. I couldn't help but to think that that moment was the closest we would ever be to being in the same place at the same time. Strangely beautiful, actually.  


TTC#1 since October 2010

"The jump is so frightening between where I am and where I want to be...because of all I may become I will close my eyes and leap." Mary Anne Radmacher

Me:35, 5 major abdominal surgeries for Ulcerative colitis, failed j pouch, perm. Ileostomy DX-DOR & Tubal abnormalities/Extensive Adhesions from earlier surgeries.latest fsh -26 :(

IVF 1- March 2012 Antagonist Protocol; BCP until March 3; AFC this cycle is 10 (Hooray); Start stims on March 9; ER on March 19- 2R; 2T (1 perfect 8 cell, 1 scrappy 3 cell); tubal infection from ER-hospitalized. Doomed! BFN

Essure Procedure to treat bilateral hydrosalpinx; June 2012, wait 3 months for confirmation test.

IVF2 (Egg Banking)-letrozole/antagonist cycle; June/July 2012 225iu merional + cetrotide; slow responder, Ovulated before ER. Unbelievable. Canceled remaining cycles with my eggs

DE IVF in Brno, Czech. Approx. ET on Oct 6 CANCELLED-Essure didn't close both tubes-test again in 3 months

DE IVF ET on Dec 9, 2012 (decided to roll the dice no matter what!)

2 perfect HB transferred; 8dp5dt beta:36; 10dp5dt beta 15; chemical pregnancy.

Turning our hearts toward adoption

DH:36, SA-perfect

Married since July 11, 2009

Fur baby Cairn Terrier

SAIF/PAIF Welcome

 

12-02-2012 at 7:35 PM
luvboston
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I have been spotting brown every time I wipe. And I just booked our arrangements to go back to Mexico for Lit mid december.

6 m/c
Anovulatory cycles, increased Synthroid Diagnosed Sep 2010
Natural cycle Dec 2010 BFP M/C 6 1/2 Weeks, D&E Jan 2011
1 Clomid/Ovidrel BFN May 2011
Natural cycle Aug 2011 BFP M/C 4 Weeks
1 IUI Sept 2011 BFP M/c 7 weeks
Provera Dec 2011 BFP M/C 3 Weeks
DQ ALPHA HLA MATCH, High NK Cells Diagnosed Dec 2011
IVF March 2012 BFP m/c 4weeks 5 days (IL, Prednisone)
IVF#2w/DS July 2012 MEGA FAILURE BFN (IL, Dexamethasone)
Diagnosed No real HLA Match, DQ Beta Triad, High TNF, Low NK Cells
Oct 2012 Natural Cycle m/c 4wks (Lovenox, Prednisone)
Humira,LIT,Prednisone, Lovenox, IVIG, Baby Aspirin
Yours doesn't have to be a sad story

PAIF/SAIF ALL WELCOME
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12-02-2012 at 7:36 PM
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glueck:

I've been holding my breath. My donor had her scan today, triggered tonight, and ER is scheduled for Tuesday morning. We are perfectly on schedule for 12/9 transfer. Today dear donor had 11 follicles that were looking good. (They do lower stim cycles in Czech) I really can hardly breathe as it all unfolds.

Its part of my protocol to trigger at the same time she does. Tonight at 8pm was trigger time for us, and I thought so much of her and all she is trying to do to help our family. I hoped she was thinking of us as well. I couldn't help but to think that that moment was the closest we would ever be to being in the same place at the same time. Strangely beautiful, actually.  

It is beautiful! Good Luck to your donor hope she gets 11 rockin eggs! 


6 m/c
Anovulatory cycles, increased Synthroid Diagnosed Sep 2010
Natural cycle Dec 2010 BFP M/C 6 1/2 Weeks, D&E Jan 2011
1 Clomid/Ovidrel BFN May 2011
Natural cycle Aug 2011 BFP M/C 4 Weeks
1 IUI Sept 2011 BFP M/c 7 weeks
Provera Dec 2011 BFP M/C 3 Weeks
DQ ALPHA HLA MATCH, High NK Cells Diagnosed Dec 2011
IVF March 2012 BFP m/c 4weeks 5 days (IL, Prednisone)
IVF#2w/DS July 2012 MEGA FAILURE BFN (IL, Dexamethasone)
Diagnosed No real HLA Match, DQ Beta Triad, High TNF, Low NK Cells
Oct 2012 Natural Cycle m/c 4wks (Lovenox, Prednisone)
Humira,LIT,Prednisone, Lovenox, IVIG, Baby Aspirin
Yours doesn't have to be a sad story

PAIF/SAIF ALL WELCOME
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12-03-2012 at 11:20 AM
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Mrs.McIrish:

It is definitely echoing in here, especially on weekends. I am headed back to the OR on Thursday for another hysteroscopy to remove more polyps for the second time in 7 months. My new donor should start BCPs mid December...

 What is going on with you sweetie? Did you get your PGD results back? Any idea on an FET date??  

I will keep my fingers crossed for you on Thursday and for your new donor cycle - wow, two weeks away!!!

I did get my PGD results back and out of the 8 retrieved, 2 were sent for testing and both came back normal! (1 boy and 1 girl). They have had me on estrodial pending the results so we can move forward any time! 


TTC 1/2010 DH Dx - Azoospermia 2/2011
Hysteroscopy 3/2011 2 Polyps removed 4/2011
DH on Clomid / Arimidex to address hormonal issues - Sperm found July 2011!
IVF #1 September 2011 - ER 9/8/2011- 8R, 5M - icsi - 1 made it to transfer - BFFN :-(
IVF #2 Lucky November 2011 - ER 11/25/2011 - 15 eggs!, 13 mature, 10 fertilized with isci - 7 made it to transfer! Transferred 1 - 8 cell and 2 - 7 cell. BFP!!!!
1st U/S - Twins! 2nd U/S - 3 heartbeats!!! - HOLY COW!!!
Prayers for our take home babies!
2 babies born on 3/27/12 and lost. Last baby born on 3/29/12 and lost at 20 weeks.
My angels grew wings shortly after birth.
Ahava Raisel, Matisyahu Nissim & Zev Chaim - Mommy and Daddy will always love you.
IVF #3 July 2012 - ER 7/17/2012 - 10 R. 5 F. 4 made it to ET
Transferred 2 on 7/20/2012 no snow babies :-(
Beta on 7/31/2012 = BFMFN
A miracle gift expected to come to us through adoption around 9/2012
Baby girl adopted - Birth Mother changed her mind and took the baby back
IVF #4 October 2012 - New RE. Doing PGD Testing. 8 R, 7F, 2 made it to 5 day blast for PDG testing. Both Normal (Thank you G-d!!!) 1 boy and 1 girl
transferred one beautiful 5day blast (girl)
Please G-d the almighty one - let this be our take home baby!
Beta #1 158, Beta #2 318, 1 Absolutely magnificent HB at 175! Thank you G-d!!!
AMA. PAIF & SAIF always welcome - I need all the prayers I can get!
Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 
12-03-2012 at 11:22 AM
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glueck:

I've been holding my breath. My donor had her scan today, triggered tonight, and ER is scheduled for Tuesday morning. We are perfectly on schedule for 12/9 transfer. Today dear donor had 11 follicles that were looking good. (They do lower stim cycles in Czech) I really can hardly breathe as it all unfolds.

Its part of my protocol to trigger at the same time she does. Tonight at 8pm was trigger time for us, and I thought so much of her and all she is trying to do to help our family. I hoped she was thinking of us as well. I couldn't help but to think that that moment was the closest we would ever be to being in the same place at the same time. Strangely beautiful, actually.  

I will keep my fingers crossed for a fantastic cycle for you! I am sure you and DH are on her mind and in her thoughts.


TTC 1/2010 DH Dx - Azoospermia 2/2011
Hysteroscopy 3/2011 2 Polyps removed 4/2011
DH on Clomid / Arimidex to address hormonal issues - Sperm found July 2011!
IVF #1 September 2011 - ER 9/8/2011- 8R, 5M - icsi - 1 made it to transfer - BFFN :-(
IVF #2 Lucky November 2011 - ER 11/25/2011 - 15 eggs!, 13 mature, 10 fertilized with isci - 7 made it to transfer! Transferred 1 - 8 cell and 2 - 7 cell. BFP!!!!
1st U/S - Twins! 2nd U/S - 3 heartbeats!!! - HOLY COW!!!
Prayers for our take home babies!
2 babies born on 3/27/12 and lost. Last baby born on 3/29/12 and lost at 20 weeks.
My angels grew wings shortly after birth.
Ahava Raisel, Matisyahu Nissim & Zev Chaim - Mommy and Daddy will always love you.
IVF #3 July 2012 - ER 7/17/2012 - 10 R. 5 F. 4 made it to ET
Transferred 2 on 7/20/2012 no snow babies :-(
Beta on 7/31/2012 = BFMFN
A miracle gift expected to come to us through adoption around 9/2012
Baby girl adopted - Birth Mother changed her mind and took the baby back
IVF #4 October 2012 - New RE. Doing PGD Testing. 8 R, 7F, 2 made it to 5 day blast for PDG testing. Both Normal (Thank you G-d!!!) 1 boy and 1 girl
transferred one beautiful 5day blast (girl)
Please G-d the almighty one - let this be our take home baby!
Beta #1 158, Beta #2 318, 1 Absolutely magnificent HB at 175! Thank you G-d!!!
AMA. PAIF & SAIF always welcome - I need all the prayers I can get!
Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 
12-03-2012 at 11:24 AM
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luvboston:
I have been spotting brown every time I wipe. And I just booked our arrangements to go back to Mexico for Lit mid december.

Sorry you are still spotting - I hope it goes away real soon. Glad your arrangements for the trip are underway!


TTC 1/2010 DH Dx - Azoospermia 2/2011
Hysteroscopy 3/2011 2 Polyps removed 4/2011
DH on Clomid / Arimidex to address hormonal issues - Sperm found July 2011!
IVF #1 September 2011 - ER 9/8/2011- 8R, 5M - icsi - 1 made it to transfer - BFFN :-(
IVF #2 Lucky November 2011 - ER 11/25/2011 - 15 eggs!, 13 mature, 10 fertilized with isci - 7 made it to transfer! Transferred 1 - 8 cell and 2 - 7 cell. BFP!!!!
1st U/S - Twins! 2nd U/S - 3 heartbeats!!! - HOLY COW!!!
Prayers for our take home babies!
2 babies born on 3/27/12 and lost. Last baby born on 3/29/12 and lost at 20 weeks.
My angels grew wings shortly after birth.
Ahava Raisel, Matisyahu Nissim & Zev Chaim - Mommy and Daddy will always love you.
IVF #3 July 2012 - ER 7/17/2012 - 10 R. 5 F. 4 made it to ET
Transferred 2 on 7/20/2012 no snow babies :-(
Beta on 7/31/2012 = BFMFN
A miracle gift expected to come to us through adoption around 9/2012
Baby girl adopted - Birth Mother changed her mind and took the baby back
IVF #4 October 2012 - New RE. Doing PGD Testing. 8 R, 7F, 2 made it to 5 day blast for PDG testing. Both Normal (Thank you G-d!!!) 1 boy and 1 girl
transferred one beautiful 5day blast (girl)
Please G-d the almighty one - let this be our take home baby!
Beta #1 158, Beta #2 318, 1 Absolutely magnificent HB at 175! Thank you G-d!!!
AMA. PAIF & SAIF always welcome - I need all the prayers I can get!
Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 
12-03-2012 at 12:08 PM
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Good luck to everyone who needs it! I hope you all are having a wonderful Monday!

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Me: 29 ~ Stage IV Endo ~ AMH .38 ~ AFC 8
AMH .97 as of 4/2012! ~ AMH 1.63 as of 4/2013!?!
Him: 28 ~ perfect swimmers
Laparotomy with partial oophorectomy 8/2009 to remove cysts/endo. Stopped BCP 4/2010.
Multiple clomid rounds from 11/2010 to 6/2011. ~ All BFN
IUI w/clomid 7/2011. IUI w/clomid & injectables 11/2011 & 1/2012. ~ All BFN
IVF #1:EPP 5/2012 ~ (4R, 3M, 2F w/ICSI). Both embryos txfrd. ~ BFN
BCP to manage endo from 10/2012 to 12/2012.
5/2013 Waiting for Donor Embryos

PAIF/SAIF always welcome!
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12-03-2012 at 12:48 PM
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glueck:

I've been holding my breath. My donor had her scan today, triggered tonight, and ER is scheduled for Tuesday morning. We are perfectly on schedule for 12/9 transfer. Today dear donor had 11 follicles that were looking good. (They do lower stim cycles in Czech) I really can hardly breathe as it all unfolds.

Its part of my protocol to trigger at the same time she does. Tonight at 8pm was trigger time for us, and I thought so much of her and all she is trying to do to help our family. I hoped she was thinking of us as well. I couldn't help but to think that that moment was the closest we would ever be to being in the same place at the same time. Strangely beautiful, actually.  

I am sending you all kinds of good luck vibes, and yes...that is beautiful.

Me (31) DH (35) - Finding our path to baby #1
Me: POF/DOR - AMH <0.16, heterozygous c677t MTHFR
DH: Severe MFI
12/2/11 - IUI #1- BFN
8/1/12 - IVF #1 - Zero response from max stims (600iu intramuscularly)
My ovaries seem to be just for decoration

12/6/12 - Adopted five embryos that had been frozen for over ten years!
2/11/13 - Thawed four, sadly two didn't survive. Transferred two beautiful blasts.

2/16/13 - First BFP of my life!
3/27/13 - No heartbeat at 9w0d. D&C the following day.

4/23/13 - Matched to adopt five new embryos!

My embryo adoption blog: Wishing on a Snowflake

Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers

 
12-03-2012 at 12:49 PM
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PrettyAccountant:

luvboston:
I have been spotting brown every time I wipe. And I just booked our arrangements to go back to Mexico for Lit mid december.

Sorry you are still spotting - I hope it goes away real soon. Glad your arrangements for the trip are underway!

Yes, me too!


Me (31) DH (35) - Finding our path to baby #1
Me: POF/DOR - AMH <0.16, heterozygous c677t MTHFR
DH: Severe MFI
12/2/11 - IUI #1- BFN
8/1/12 - IVF #1 - Zero response from max stims (600iu intramuscularly)
My ovaries seem to be just for decoration

12/6/12 - Adopted five embryos that had been frozen for over ten years!
2/11/13 - Thawed four, sadly two didn't survive. Transferred two beautiful blasts.

2/16/13 - First BFP of my life!
3/27/13 - No heartbeat at 9w0d. D&C the following day.

4/23/13 - Matched to adopt five new embryos!

My embryo adoption blog: Wishing on a Snowflake

Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers

 
12-03-2012 at 12:58 PM
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Our update - Apparently our donated embryos were created prior to 2005 when dEmbryo FDA rules came into place. They don't meet one particular requirement since the genetic father spent time in europe in the 80s so therefore my current RE is refusing to do the FET with them. I'm kind of pissed about it, but there's nothing I can do. I am working with another clinic in our area has verbally said they will do it if we sign a waiver, but they need the actual paperwork in front of them to make the final decision. The donor has to sign another release to get the records over and it's driving me nuts that these little details are causing such delays and problems. Such a headache! But the good news is that she is supposed to sign over all rights to the embryos to us sometime this week or weekend which is SO EXCITING! I can't wait until that is done.

Oh, and on a non-IF note, I'm having a colonoscopy on Friday which I'm really nervous about. I'm not nervous about the procedure itself because I had one last year and know what to expect. However, they found a polyp last year that was precancerous. Both of my brothers had polyps too, and my mom died last year of colon cancer. So I'm just praying that they don't find a thing and I can have peace of mind for another few years.

Can't wait until this weekend is here already. 

Good luck to everyone else, and big hugs to anyone that needs them!


Me (31) DH (35) - Finding our path to baby #1
Me: POF/DOR - AMH <0.16, heterozygous c677t MTHFR
DH: Severe MFI
12/2/11 - IUI #1- BFN
8/1/12 - IVF #1 - Zero response from max stims (600iu intramuscularly)
My ovaries seem to be just for decoration

12/6/12 - Adopted five embryos that had been frozen for over ten years!
2/11/13 - Thawed four, sadly two didn't survive. Transferred two beautiful blasts.

2/16/13 - First BFP of my life!
3/27/13 - No heartbeat at 9w0d. D&C the following day.

4/23/13 - Matched to adopt five new embryos!

My embryo adoption blog: Wishing on a Snowflake

Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers

 
12-03-2012 at 1:42 PM
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liz4paws:

Our update - Apparently our donated embryos were created prior to 2005 when dEmbryo FDA rules came into place. They don't meet one particular requirement since the genetic father spent time in europe in the 80s so therefore my current RE is refusing to do the FET with them. I'm kind of pissed about it, but there's nothing I can do. I am working with another clinic in our area has verbally said they will do it if we sign a waiver, but they need the actual paperwork in front of them to make the final decision. The donor has to sign another release to get the records over and it's driving me nuts that these little details are causing such delays and problems. Such a headache! But the good news is that she is supposed to sign over all rights to the embryos to us sometime this week or weekend which is SO EXCITING! I can't wait until that is done.

Oh, and on a non-IF note, I'm having a colonoscopy on Friday which I'm really nervous about. I'm not nervous about the procedure itself because I had one last year and know what to expect. However, they found a polyp last year that was precancerous. Both of my brothers had polyps too, and my mom died last year of colon cancer. So I'm just praying that they don't find a thing and I can have peace of mind for another few years.

Can't wait until this weekend is here already. 

Good luck to everyone else, and big hugs to anyone that needs them!

Ugh, that sucks your RE won't do the FET! I'm sorry it's turning into a big deal, but hopefully the new RE will go through with it so you don't have to go to VA. Also, WOOHOO for V signing the rights over this week!! So super exciting!!

Sending T&P that the colonoscopy goes well and everything is ok!


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Me: 29 ~ Stage IV Endo ~ AMH .38 ~ AFC 8
AMH .97 as of 4/2012! ~ AMH 1.63 as of 4/2013!?!
Him: 28 ~ perfect swimmers
Laparotomy with partial oophorectomy 8/2009 to remove cysts/endo. Stopped BCP 4/2010.
Multiple clomid rounds from 11/2010 to 6/2011. ~ All BFN
IUI w/clomid 7/2011. IUI w/clomid & injectables 11/2011 & 1/2012. ~ All BFN
IVF #1:EPP 5/2012 ~ (4R, 3M, 2F w/ICSI). Both embryos txfrd. ~ BFN
BCP to manage endo from 10/2012 to 12/2012.
5/2013 Waiting for Donor Embryos

PAIF/SAIF always welcome!
If you're wondering about my avatar...it's a fried pickle chip shaped like a fetus! 
12-03-2012 at 2:23 PM
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Mrs.McIrish:

It is definitely echoing in here, especially on weekends. I am headed back to the OR on Thursday for another hysteroscopy to remove more polyps for the second time in 7 months. My new donor should start BCPs mid December...

 What is going on with you sweetie? Did you get your PGD results back? Any idea on an FET date??  

GL on your hysteroscopy! FX its a breeze and no more polyps pop up for you.


Me (31) DH (35) - Finding our path to baby #1
Me: POF/DOR - AMH <0.16, heterozygous c677t MTHFR
DH: Severe MFI
12/2/11 - IUI #1- BFN
8/1/12 - IVF #1 - Zero response from max stims (600iu intramuscularly)
My ovaries seem to be just for decoration

12/6/12 - Adopted five embryos that had been frozen for over ten years!
2/11/13 - Thawed four, sadly two didn't survive. Transferred two beautiful blasts.

2/16/13 - First BFP of my life!
3/27/13 - No heartbeat at 9w0d. D&C the following day.

4/23/13 - Matched to adopt five new embryos!

My embryo adoption blog: Wishing on a Snowflake

Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers

 
12-03-2012 at 3:25 PM
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Just trying to get myself back into a positive head space.  The adeno diagnosis caught me completely off guard but I am now telling myself that worst case scenario my odds going into this DE cycle are still four times better than with my own eggs (after my c/p my RE said our odds with OE were less than 8%, he gave me an over 60% chance with DE but has cut that down to 30-35% due to the location of the adeno).  Anyway, onward and upward!


Congratulations on your two perfect little embies!!!  



TTC #1
Dx = AMA/DOR, hypothyroid, submucosal fibroid, adenomyosis, mild MFI
IUI#1-3 = BFN
IVF #1 (EPP Antagonist); 3R, 2M, 1F; 3dt of one 12-cell embryo = BFN
IVF #2 (EPP MDLF); 6R, 4M, 3F; 3dt of 1-7 cell, 1-8 cell & 1-10 cell = BFP; confirmed C/P @ 4w2d
Genetic carrier screening negative (CF, Fragile X, SMA, Tay Sachs)
Karyotyping, autoimmune & thrombophilia panels all normal
IVF#3 (DE); 13R, 12M, 8F; 5dt of two “excellent quality” blasts = BFP
Beta#1 = 203, Beta #2 = 81, Beta #3 = 17; confirmed C/P @ 5w1d
Two frosties left
*PAIF/SAIF welcome*  
12-03-2012 at 3:26 PM
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glueck:

I've been holding my breath. My donor had her scan today, triggered tonight, and ER is scheduled for Tuesday morning. We are perfectly on schedule for 12/9 transfer. Today dear donor had 11 follicles that were looking good. (They do lower stim cycles in Czech) I really can hardly breathe as it all unfolds.

Its part of my protocol to trigger at the same time she does. Tonight at 8pm was trigger time for us, and I thought so much of her and all she is trying to do to help our family. I hoped she was thinking of us as well. I couldn't help but to think that that moment was the closest we would ever be to being in the same place at the same time. Strangely beautiful, actually.  

Good luck, Glueck!!!  I’m thinking about you and praying that everything goes smoothly over the next few days!  (((Huge hugs))) 


TTC #1
Dx = AMA/DOR, hypothyroid, submucosal fibroid, adenomyosis, mild MFI
IUI#1-3 = BFN
IVF #1 (EPP Antagonist); 3R, 2M, 1F; 3dt of one 12-cell embryo = BFN
IVF #2 (EPP MDLF); 6R, 4M, 3F; 3dt of 1-7 cell, 1-8 cell & 1-10 cell = BFP; confirmed C/P @ 4w2d
Genetic carrier screening negative (CF, Fragile X, SMA, Tay Sachs)
Karyotyping, autoimmune & thrombophilia panels all normal
IVF#3 (DE); 13R, 12M, 8F; 5dt of two “excellent quality” blasts = BFP
Beta#1 = 203, Beta #2 = 81, Beta #3 = 17; confirmed C/P @ 5w1d
Two frosties left
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12-03-2012 at 3:43 PM
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liz4paws:

Our update - Apparently our donated embryos were created prior to 2005 when dEmbryo FDA rules came into place. They don't meet one particular requirement since the genetic father spent time in europe in the 80s so therefore my current RE is refusing to do the FET with them. I'm kind of pissed about it, but there's nothing I can do. I am working with another clinic in our area has verbally said they will do it if we sign a waiver, but they need the actual paperwork in front of them to make the final decision. The donor has to sign another release to get the records over and it's driving me nuts that these little details are causing such delays and problems. Such a headache! But the good news is that she is supposed to sign over all rights to the embryos to us sometime this week or weekend which is SO EXCITING! I can't wait until that is done.

Oh, and on a non-IF note, I'm having a colonoscopy on Friday which I'm really nervous about. I'm not nervous about the procedure itself because I had one last year and know what to expect. However, they found a polyp last year that was precancerous. Both of my brothers had polyps too, and my mom died last year of colon cancer. So I'm just praying that they don't find a thing and I can have peace of mind for another few years.

Can't wait until this weekend is here already. 

Good luck to everyone else, and big hugs to anyone that needs them!

Wishing you a clean colonscopy!  My mom had ovarian cancer (she survived thanksfully) and I am positive for the gene. It's scary getting scans to see if anythign is growing in me so I get your fears/concerns. It sucks and it is like waiting for the shoe to drop.  Hoping all is good for you and that the new RE will do the FET. I get the rules etc but it is still ridiculously frustrating since "normal" people just go have sex for a baby and have zero testing beforehand. Hugs and hang in there:-)



TTC #1 since 8/1/10; Me:39 and BRCA1+, DH:45
DOR (FSH 24.3)/ terrible egg quality
5 IUI's: 2/11 to 6/11 and 1/12= BFN
OE IVF#1-4 8/11-6/12= all BFN
DE IVF#5 11/12 bad embryos= BFFN
FINAL DE IVF #6 1/13: cancelled as second donor backed out during stims
Was added last minute as 3rd recipient to new donor on 1/18; ET1/23/13
2/1/13 BFP for the first time ever; Beta hell for several weeks: miscarriage 7 wks
CFNBC ...Me &You, Just Us Two...
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12-03-2012 at 4:00 PM
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liz4paws:

Our update - Apparently our donated embryos were created prior to 2005 when dEmbryo FDA rules came into place. They don't meet one particular requirement since the genetic father spent time in europe in the 80s so therefore my current RE is refusing to do the FET with them. I'm kind of pissed about it, but there's nothing I can do. I am working with another clinic in our area has verbally said they will do it if we sign a waiver, but they need the actual paperwork in front of them to make the final decision. The donor has to sign another release to get the records over and it's driving me nuts that these little details are causing such delays and problems. Such a headache! But the good news is that she is supposed to sign over all rights to the embryos to us sometime this week or weekend which is SO EXCITING! I can't wait until that is done.

Oh, and on a non-IF note, I'm having a colonoscopy on Friday which I'm really nervous about. I'm not nervous about the procedure itself because I had one last year and know what to expect. However, they found a polyp last year that was precancerous. Both of my brothers had polyps too, and my mom died last year of colon cancer. So I'm just praying that they don't find a thing and I can have peace of mind for another few years.

Can't wait until this weekend is here already. 

Good luck to everyone else, and big hugs to anyone that needs them!

Good luck with your colonoscopy.  My Mum had colon cancer and is a survivor.  I was supposed to start screening at 40 but somehow it has managed to slip through the cracks with everything else going on.  My husband has had two, since both his paternal grandparents had colon cancer and everything was fine... Procedure wise he said it’s not a big deal but I know that is not your concern.  He says the prep is the worst (which I have kind have got to witness :/ ) 

 

FX that everything is perfect in there! 


TTC #1
Dx = AMA/DOR, hypothyroid, submucosal fibroid, adenomyosis, mild MFI
IUI#1-3 = BFN
IVF #1 (EPP Antagonist); 3R, 2M, 1F; 3dt of one 12-cell embryo = BFN
IVF #2 (EPP MDLF); 6R, 4M, 3F; 3dt of 1-7 cell, 1-8 cell & 1-10 cell = BFP; confirmed C/P @ 4w2d
Genetic carrier screening negative (CF, Fragile X, SMA, Tay Sachs)
Karyotyping, autoimmune & thrombophilia panels all normal
IVF#3 (DE); 13R, 12M, 8F; 5dt of two “excellent quality” blasts = BFP
Beta#1 = 203, Beta #2 = 81, Beta #3 = 17; confirmed C/P @ 5w1d
Two frosties left
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12-03-2012 at 6:15 PM
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Thank you, ladies!


Me (31) DH (35) - Finding our path to baby #1
Me: POF/DOR - AMH <0.16, heterozygous c677t MTHFR
DH: Severe MFI
12/2/11 - IUI #1- BFN
8/1/12 - IVF #1 - Zero response from max stims (600iu intramuscularly)
My ovaries seem to be just for decoration

12/6/12 - Adopted five embryos that had been frozen for over ten years!
2/11/13 - Thawed four, sadly two didn't survive. Transferred two beautiful blasts.

2/16/13 - First BFP of my life!
3/27/13 - No heartbeat at 9w0d. D&C the following day.

4/23/13 - Matched to adopt five new embryos!

My embryo adoption blog: Wishing on a Snowflake

Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers

 
12-04-2012 at 12:55 PM
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Sophistikitty:

Just trying to get myself back into a positive head space.  The adeno diagnosis caught me completely off guard but I am now telling myself that worst case scenario my odds going into this DE cycle are still four times better than with my own eggs (after my c/p my RE said our odds with OE were less than 8%, he gave me an over 60% chance with DE but has cut that down to 30-35% due to the location of the adeno).  Anyway, onward and upward!


Congratulations on your two perfect little embies!!!  


Hey - Glad you are trying to see the positive in things - I wish I could do the same.

Thanks for the congrats - I was so panicked that neither of them would be good. It is a first step but there is still so long to go ... Even the doc was shocked - I think he was praying at least one would come back good.

Stay positive hun!


TTC 1/2010 DH Dx - Azoospermia 2/2011
Hysteroscopy 3/2011 2 Polyps removed 4/2011
DH on Clomid / Arimidex to address hormonal issues - Sperm found July 2011!
IVF #1 September 2011 - ER 9/8/2011- 8R, 5M - icsi - 1 made it to transfer - BFFN :-(
IVF #2 Lucky November 2011 - ER 11/25/2011 - 15 eggs!, 13 mature, 10 fertilized with isci - 7 made it to transfer! Transferred 1 - 8 cell and 2 - 7 cell. BFP!!!!
1st U/S - Twins! 2nd U/S - 3 heartbeats!!! - HOLY COW!!!
Prayers for our take home babies!
2 babies born on 3/27/12 and lost. Last baby born on 3/29/12 and lost at 20 weeks.
My angels grew wings shortly after birth.
Ahava Raisel, Matisyahu Nissim & Zev Chaim - Mommy and Daddy will always love you.
IVF #3 July 2012 - ER 7/17/2012 - 10 R. 5 F. 4 made it to ET
Transferred 2 on 7/20/2012 no snow babies :-(
Beta on 7/31/2012 = BFMFN
A miracle gift expected to come to us through adoption around 9/2012
Baby girl adopted - Birth Mother changed her mind and took the baby back
IVF #4 October 2012 - New RE. Doing PGD Testing. 8 R, 7F, 2 made it to 5 day blast for PDG testing. Both Normal (Thank you G-d!!!) 1 boy and 1 girl
transferred one beautiful 5day blast (girl)
Please G-d the almighty one - let this be our take home baby!
Beta #1 158, Beta #2 318, 1 Absolutely magnificent HB at 175! Thank you G-d!!!
AMA. PAIF & SAIF always welcome - I need all the prayers I can get!
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12-04-2012 at 1:46 PM
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Sophistikitty:

Just trying to get myself back into a positive head space.  The adeno diagnosis caught me completely off guard but I am now telling myself that worst case scenario my odds going into this DE cycle are still four times better than with my own eggs (after my c/p my RE said our odds with OE were less than 8%, he gave me an over 60% chance with DE but has cut that down to 30-35% due to the location of the adeno).  Anyway, onward and upward!


Congratulations on your two perfect little embies!!!  


Hey - Glad you are trying to see the positive in things - I wish I could do the same.

Thanks for the congrats - I was so panicked that neither of them would be good. It is a first step but there is still so long to go ... Even the doc was shocked - I think he was praying at least one would come back good.

Stay positive hun!

P.A. - that's very good news about your embies! When do you think you'll do a transfer? I need to know when to keep all my fingers crossed for you!


BzeetyD = 37, Mr. BzeetyD = 43 together 12/02 married 9/08
TTC #1 since 1/10
DX: Unexplained/MFI issues

Our lil' lost sparks:
5w3d loss 7/30/10 - EDD March 2011
8w loss 4/15/11 - EDD November 2011
8w3d loss 8/2/12 - EDD March 2012
4w c/p loss 10/29/12 - EDD July 2012

Long story: trying on our own + testing testing testing with 6 rounds of Clomid, more testing, injectables + TI, laparoscopy - one tube blocked, 2 IUIs with Follistim...BFNs.
RPL testing all normal, Karyotyping normal

Moving on to IVF.

IVF #1 April 2012 = BFN, IVF #2 June 2012 = BFP. U/S 7/23 = saw heartbeat but measuring behind. Follow up U/S on 7/30 - no heartbeat. D&C 8/2. Trisomy 12. IVF #3 Oct 2012 = Chemical Pregnancy

Phone consult with CCRM on 12/12/12 - ODWU 1/4/13 - both tubes clear(!) - AFC 24, AMH 3.2, FSH 9.6, LH 5.4, E2 25. DH has high frag rate but improved!
IVF #4 March 2013 CCRM. EP protocol w/ Menopur, Gonal-F & Dexamethasone. ER 3/29 & IMSI, PICSI. 43R 13M 10F 6blasts bio'd. CCS testing reveals 3 normals!!!
FET 5/31/13 of 1 4AA blast - thawed and expanded. 4dp5dt BFP.
Beta 9dp5dt = 181, 11dp5dt = 427




"I'm not telling you it's going to be easy, I'm telling you it's going to be worth it."

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