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12-28-2012 at 9:11 AM
dede0726
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New here - IVF cycle 1 in January

Hey all! I am new here. Hubby and I have been married for a year and a half and started trying before we were married with no luck. Started getting checked out in July - found out I have a unicornuate uterus and we were referred for IVF. A laparoscopy also revealed that one tube was completely mangled and the other had clubbed ends. Both were removed along with some endometriosis and a large ovarian cyst. I was given the all clear to get pregnany any time after Jnauary 1. We start our cycle meds on the 19th with a tentative retrieval date of January 29th.

Anxiety is setting in! Lots of dreams about doing something wrong, missing medications, etc. Anyone else starting their first cycle?! Any words of wisdom from anyone further along in the process?!


Me - 35 DH - 37 SD - 10
Married 10/8/2011
Started TTC July 2011. Infertility workup July & August 2012.
DH - all clear. Me - Unicornuate Uterus discovered at HSG 8/16/12. Referred for IVF 8/28/12. Approved for IVF Warranty Program 10/2/12. Laparoscopy 11/1/12 - removed right rudamentary horn, both tubes, left ovarian cyst and endometriosis. Given all clear for pregnancy after 1/1/2013.
IVF cycle 1 starts 1/19/13!
12 eggs, 7 mature and all 7 fertilized - 2 Frosties!!
5 day SET 2/4/13 - Beta 2/13: 86 & 2/15: 186 BFP!!!!
EDD: October, 23, 2013
Blog: http://journeyofaplayer.wordpress.com/
 
12-28-2012 at 9:16 AM
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Hey! All of us that are doing IVF in January have a community called "January Polar Bears" look for that title on posts to find us. (Sorry I am also a newbie and probably used the wrong terms. :) )

Me:27, DH:29 Married: 07/07/07 TTC Since: March 2011 MFI Me: No known Issues Varicocele embolization April 2012 IVF #1 with ICSI July 2012: BFN :( DH- Femara for 90 days to decrease Estrodial levels SA and RE Consult 12/10/2012 Numbers have improved! IVF# 2: Jan 2013, Beta 1: 6.1 #2: 9 #3: 16 #4: 21 #5: 129 #6: 644 #7:65 #8:6 9: 1.6 C/P 6weeks0days 5 frosties IVF #3 FET March/April or May?

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12-28-2012 at 9:17 AM
dede0726
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I just saw that and was just going to reply to it! Thanks!!

Me - 35 DH - 37 SD - 10
Married 10/8/2011
Started TTC July 2011. Infertility workup July & August 2012.
DH - all clear. Me - Unicornuate Uterus discovered at HSG 8/16/12. Referred for IVF 8/28/12. Approved for IVF Warranty Program 10/2/12. Laparoscopy 11/1/12 - removed right rudamentary horn, both tubes, left ovarian cyst and endometriosis. Given all clear for pregnancy after 1/1/2013.
IVF cycle 1 starts 1/19/13!
12 eggs, 7 mature and all 7 fertilized - 2 Frosties!!
5 day SET 2/4/13 - Beta 2/13: 86 & 2/15: 186 BFP!!!!
EDD: October, 23, 2013
Blog: http://journeyofaplayer.wordpress.com/
 
12-28-2012 at 9:20 AM
lesalyric
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Welcome, good luck and sorry you have to be here. :) this is a great board for advice. Check out the January Polar Bears check-in below as those are the other girls who will be cycling with you.  

I just wrapped up my first IVF and the best advice I can give you is to make sure you have some sort of outlet for yourself during the process. Buy a bunch of good books if you read or take up a hobby you've wanted it try or make plans with friends. It sounds cheesy but when you get into the thick of the shots and waiting stress, little things like this really help. 



TTC#1 since 1/2011
1/2012: Fertility workup including SA/HSG - no issues. DX: Unexplained
IUI#1 = BFN 7/2012
IUI#2 = BFN 8/2012
IVF#1 = BFP - ER 12/6, ET 12/11 - 20R, 15M, 14F - 2 transferred, 2 frozen
Betas: #1(9dp5dt)-50, #2(13dp5dt)-467, #3(16dp5dt)-839, #4(20dp5dt)-1825
Saw HB - 7w1d, missed m/c - 9w1d
PAIF/SAIF Welcome
 
12-28-2012 at 9:26 AM
dede0726
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Thanks lesalyric! A few months ago when I was waiting for progress between appointments I took up jewelry making - which I found I really love. A trip to the craft store is definitely in my near future. Also, I do love reading - any good book suggestions?!?

Me - 35 DH - 37 SD - 10
Married 10/8/2011
Started TTC July 2011. Infertility workup July & August 2012.
DH - all clear. Me - Unicornuate Uterus discovered at HSG 8/16/12. Referred for IVF 8/28/12. Approved for IVF Warranty Program 10/2/12. Laparoscopy 11/1/12 - removed right rudamentary horn, both tubes, left ovarian cyst and endometriosis. Given all clear for pregnancy after 1/1/2013.
IVF cycle 1 starts 1/19/13!
12 eggs, 7 mature and all 7 fertilized - 2 Frosties!!
5 day SET 2/4/13 - Beta 2/13: 86 & 2/15: 186 BFP!!!!
EDD: October, 23, 2013
Blog: http://journeyofaplayer.wordpress.com/
 
12-28-2012 at 9:29 AM
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Welcome!  I'm a January Polar Bear and am on my first IVF cycle, too!

Anniversary
TTC since Sept. 2011
DX: MFI
IUI#1 8/2012: BFN
IUI#2 9/2012: BFN
IUI#3 10/2012: BFN
IVF#1 (2 embryos transferred) 1/2013: BFN
IVF#2 (2 embryos transferred) 5/2013: BFP!!! EDD 1/24/14
Beta 1 (5/17) - 66.8 Beta 2 (5/21) - 341

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12-28-2012 at 9:42 AM
dede0726
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Thank you! Good luck!

Me - 35 DH - 37 SD - 10
Married 10/8/2011
Started TTC July 2011. Infertility workup July & August 2012.
DH - all clear. Me - Unicornuate Uterus discovered at HSG 8/16/12. Referred for IVF 8/28/12. Approved for IVF Warranty Program 10/2/12. Laparoscopy 11/1/12 - removed right rudamentary horn, both tubes, left ovarian cyst and endometriosis. Given all clear for pregnancy after 1/1/2013.
IVF cycle 1 starts 1/19/13!
12 eggs, 7 mature and all 7 fertilized - 2 Frosties!!
5 day SET 2/4/13 - Beta 2/13: 86 & 2/15: 186 BFP!!!!
EDD: October, 23, 2013
Blog: http://journeyofaplayer.wordpress.com/
 
12-28-2012 at 12:17 PM
liz4paws
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Welcome to the board, but I am sorry that you have to be here. I look forward to your updates on the Polar Bear check-in. :)

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

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12-28-2012 at 1:26 PM
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Welcome and good luck!!! :)

Me; 35 DH 32 TTC for over 2 years First mini-IVF Sept 2011... Only 1 egg! ... BFN Switching RE IVF#2 May 2012 9 eggs and only 2 sperm, WTH! BFN IVF#3 Chemical... FML. 2 frosties. SAIF/PAIF ALWAYS WELCOME!!!!!
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12-28-2012 at 1:51 PM
dede0726
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Thank you!! Sending out lots of luck to all of you too!!

 Does anyone know why my signature things are showing on my posts?!? When I go to My Account I can see them there...


Me - 35 DH - 37 SD - 10
Married 10/8/2011
Started TTC July 2011. Infertility workup July & August 2012.
DH - all clear. Me - Unicornuate Uterus discovered at HSG 8/16/12. Referred for IVF 8/28/12. Approved for IVF Warranty Program 10/2/12. Laparoscopy 11/1/12 - removed right rudamentary horn, both tubes, left ovarian cyst and endometriosis. Given all clear for pregnancy after 1/1/2013.
IVF cycle 1 starts 1/19/13!
12 eggs, 7 mature and all 7 fertilized - 2 Frosties!!
5 day SET 2/4/13 - Beta 2/13: 86 & 2/15: 186 BFP!!!!
EDD: October, 23, 2013
Blog: http://journeyofaplayer.wordpress.com/
 
12-28-2012 at 3:41 PM
kflynn81
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Hi there!! I'm one of the checkin leaders for the Jan. cyclers welcome!!!  I'll add you to our list :)  I'm on my 4th cycle, but this will hopefully be the 3rd completed retrieval and transfer since my first cycle was cancelled.

As for your signature, The Bump has been super slow making updates. If you go to your account, and Update my avatar and signature, and its all there...just give it some more time to update it'll catch up soon :)


Anniversary
Me(31): Possibly Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency caused by a mutation in my pituitary genes called PIT-1--Also, Factor V Leiden
DH (31): Borderline low morph, but not considered a problem
"Baby dancing" with no protection or BCP since July 2009
IF testing started March 2011
Endocrinology related tests from October 2011-February 2012
March 2012--Clomid --No response-Straight to injects!
April & May 2012-- IUI#1 & #2 = BFN
July 2012- IVF#1 cancelled
September 2012-IVF#1.2--BFN
November 2012- IVF #2 --BFN
January 2013- IVF #3-- BFFN
February 2013--Found a new RE but first back to the Endocrinologist for more diagnostic testing
Absolutely no idea when we can cycle again...looking into DE as well if IVF#4 fails again
PAIF/SAIF encouraged...give me some hope!!
For detailed cycle info. see right side of blog... Kate's IF Blog
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12-28-2012 at 11:01 PM
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Again, sorry you have to be here but since you are you'll find the best group of ladies that are always hear to offer an ear, shoulder, and or opinions. As far as the anxiety for the most part everyone gets it and everybody deals with it differently.

Any kind of hobbies are great. I like to quilt, go to a movie, I'm a bookaholic, cooking dinner at night also helps to pass the time. Although i don't recommend the 50 shades series when your on pelvic rest, if you haven't read them. Dinner dates with girl friends and spending lots of time with the hubby. It's very difficult I know by try not to dwell or you will put yourself in the looney bin. One of two things is gonna happen; it's either gonna work or its not, and driving ourselves batshit crazy over it isn't going to change the outcome. I try to tell myself this every time I feel like I've reached the en of my rope especially in the 2 ww. 

As far as doing something wrong or missing a medication, you will get a detailed schedule from your RE and if you don't and would like them to, ask for it. Your paying those people enough money that they can give you a schedule to make it a little easier on you. If there is something your worried about or just not quite sure about don't hesitate to call your RE and get a answer. That's why they make the big bucks and heaven knows we pay enough money to get a question answered and piece of mind. I've called my nurse I think 4 times in one day. That was a one time thing but I had questions that weren't answered from a consult or start of a cycle and was confused. My RE has caller ID and they have never not answered or returned my phone call. Last piece of advice; during my IVF cycle my DH and I both worked really late on a Friday night and fell asleep on the couch. When we woke up and went to bed we both completely forgot my shot that night. I woke up in the morning in a complete panic realizing I didn't take it. I went ahead and took it and called my RE after hours number a couple hours later when they turn the phones back on. The nurse told me it wasn't ideal of course but what's done is done so don't worry about it and we will see if anything was effected on my u/s in a day or so. When I got my u/s my lining was the best it had been before on that cycle day and my follies were slightly ahead of schedule for the very first time. Now do I recommend missing a shot, absolutely not but if you do, what's done is done. You can't change it now and more than likely everything will still be ok. And also remember if you do make a mistake don't be so hard on yourself, your not the first one to do it I guarantee. 

Again sorry this is ridiculously long but I just thought I would give you all the advice I could. If just one thing I said helps your sanity in the long run then it was well worth it.

Good luck to you and best wishes. If you ever need anything or have questions don't hesitate to ask!, 


Married 9-10-11
Together 6 years before marriage
Me 26 DH 28
TTC since 9/2011
Dx endo 2007 Sx laparoscopy
End bcp 9/2011
Dx annovulatory, DOR, Low AMH
Hysteroscopy due to polyp 2-1-12
IUI#1-3 Cancelled due to low response
IUI#4 BFFN
IVF#1 8/30 Beta#1 256, 8/31 Beta#2 482 BFP!! M/C 5w3d
FET#1 Cancelled due to uterine fluid and thin lining
FET#1.2Cancelled due to abnormal bleeding
Hysteroscopy 12/28/12 All clear
FET#1.3 2/2013 Cancelled
FET #1.4 3/19 BFFN
Good Luck to All!!
Crystal
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12-29-2012 at 7:15 PM
dede0726
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Thank you Crystal! I really appreciate all of that!!


Me - 35 DH - 37 SD - 10
Married 10/8/2011
Started TTC July 2011. Infertility workup July & August 2012.
DH - all clear. Me - Unicornuate Uterus discovered at HSG 8/16/12. Referred for IVF 8/28/12. Approved for IVF Warranty Program 10/2/12. Laparoscopy 11/1/12 - removed right rudamentary horn, both tubes, left ovarian cyst and endometriosis. Given all clear for pregnancy after 1/1/2013.
IVF cycle 1 starts 1/19/13!
12 eggs, 7 mature and all 7 fertilized - 2 Frosties!!
5 day SET 2/4/13 - Beta 2/13: 86 & 2/15: 186 BFP!!!!
EDD: October, 23, 2013
Blog: http://journeyofaplayer.wordpress.com/
 
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