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12-31-2012 at 8:50 AM
shellb1978
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XP: Intro with bad SA news

I have been a poster on the TTGP board. DH and I have been TTC for 2 years now.  We found an RE in our area and had our first appointment 2 weeks ago.

I had my CD3 bloodwork done, which all came back normal.  A week ago, DH had an SA done, and well, that is not good.  There was no sperm found.  We had always suspected something was wrong, especially since I have been pregnant before (not with DH though).  We just never though there would be no sperm.  More tests have been done, and there are no blockages, he has never produced sperm.

After crying, and praying, we have looked at other options with our RE.  We can either adopt, but we have never felt in our hearts that that is the right choice for us.  There is also the option of using donor sperm, which we have discussed before.  We are not jumping to a decision right now, I have a mid-cycle ultrasound scheduled for monday, Jan 7th, just to make sure I am ovulating properly, and my lining is right to carry a pregnancy.  Once we get the results of that, then we will make the decision on whether to use donor sperm, or remain child free.

This has been a lot to take in.  I have been lurking on this board, and seems like this maybe where I start posting more, since there are more girls on here dealing with the same thing, that I can relate to more.

I hope you all will have me, and will get to know you ladies better. :)


BFP #1 3/27/07-M/C 8weeks 5/3/07 "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away." IUI #1+trigger=BFP!!! 3/20/13 - u/s baby exactly 8 weeks w/heart rate of 179!! 4/23/13- heard heart beat on the doppler at the doctors, heart rate 160!!!  BabyFruit Ticker Anniversary Image and video hosting by TinyPic<aImage and video hosting by TinyPic 
12-31-2012 at 9:07 AM
melkel559
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Welcome and I am so sorry you find yourself here. I can relate to what you are going through and it is so hard! As you can see in my somewhat complicated siggy, my DH produces sperm but he might as well have none because his SAs are so inconsistent and our first IVF was a major fail. We are looking at doing donor IUI at this point so maybe we can be cycle buddies if that is what you end up doing. Also there is a MFI check in that you also might want to join, I think it is usually posted on Sundays and you will find ladies there dealing will male factor issues as well. GL to you and hope your stay here is short and sweet!

TTC since June 2011
DX: DH (30) severe MFI, severely low count & low motility
Me (32): all clear
Appt with Urologist 5/21/12: exam, ultrasound, bloodwork all normal.
Testicular Biopsy with TESE on 6/8/12. good sperm found! (left side only) froze sperm, failed thaw test :(
Orientation for IVF/ICSI on 6/13/12. Waiting for the green light following biopsy results...results show adequate sperm production both sides.
2nd SA 6/18/12: sample is "adequate for ICSI"
Plan: IVF/ICSI July 2012!
ER: 7/26/12. 15 eggs retrieved, all mature.
TESE/TESA/aspiration from epididymis, no motile sperm found :(
froze all eggs, the saga of praying for good sperm continues.
8/3/12: 2nd opinion from MFI uro on biopsy slides. Suspects "partial late maturation arrest."
Plan: more SAs, third biopsy/TESE with frozen back-up either from DH or DS.
SA 8/17/12: Zero sperm
SA 8/23/12: Zero sperm
9/26/12: SPERM FOUND! 15 eggs thawed, 12 survived and were ICSI'd, only 3 fertilized normally. Refrozen as embies and will thaw in Nov. Please survive and grow!
All 3 survived the thaw on 11/15/12!
FET 11/17/12: transferred 2, one 4B, one 4C. Beta 11/30:BFFN
moving on to DS
DIUI#1 2/18/13,50mg Clomid cd 3-7, Ovidrel trigger, Beta 3/4/13: BFN.
DIUI#2 3/19/13, 50 mg Clomid cd 3-7, Ovidrel trigger, Beta #1 (14dpiui) 4/2/13: BFP!!!! 150. Beta #2 4/4/13: 420 Beta #3 4/8/13: 2691. Beta #4 4/15/13: 15,086
1st u/s 4/8/13 shows one gestational sac
2nd u/s 4/15/13 shows yolk sac, fetal pole and early heartbeat
3rd u/s 4/25/13: measuring right on track. Heart rate 148 bpm
PAIF & SAIF always welcome
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12-31-2012 at 9:12 AM
jadwedd
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I am so sorry that you have to be here.  It is a tough situation and I wish you nothing but the best.

Married 12-12-04
TTC since 07
me-36 PCOS, Tubal Problems, and polyps removed 7-12
DH - 36 extremely handsome and no fertility problems
IUI 8-12 and 9-12 failed
IVF 12-21-2012 - 2 I think perfect no matter what the dr graded them (2B)embryos transferred Beta on 12-31-12 Positve - Beta is 21
Beta 2 1-2-13 - 31
Beta 3 1-4-13 - 53
Beta 4 1/9 - 212!
Ultrasound 1/10 - Nothing completely empty uterus Beta 1/14 - 743; Beta 1/17 - 1704 ultrasound shows nothing. Officially a miscarriage. 1/21 Beta 3900 Dr. says it ectopic. Ultrasound shows a miracle heartbeat right in the uterus where it belongs! Dr. says I can be cautiously optomistic!!! Hang in there baby!

 
12-31-2012 at 9:20 AM
DoublePort...
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Welcome and I'm sorry for your troubles! Sending T&Ps for you.

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Me: 29 ~ Stage IV Endo ~ AMH .38 ~ AFC 8
AMH .97 as of 4/2012!
Him: 27 ~ perfect swimmers
Laparotomy with partial oophorectomy 8/2009 to remove cysts/endo. Stopped BC 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
Occasionally using acupuncture.
IVF #1:EPP 5/2012 ~ (4R, 3M, 2F w/ICSI). Both embies txfrd. ~ BFN
BCP to manage Endo from 10/2012 to 12/2012.
PAIF/SAIF always welcome!

If you're wondering about my avatar...it's a fried pickle chip shaped like a fetus! 
12-31-2012 at 9:40 AM
shellb1978
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melkel559:
Welcome and I am so sorry you find yourself here. I can relate to what you are going through and it is so hard! As you can see in my somewhat complicated siggy, my DH produces sperm but he might as well have none because his SAs are so inconsistent and our first IVF was a major fail. We are looking at doing donor IUI at this point so maybe we can be cycle buddies if that is what you end up doing. Also there is a MFI check in that you also might want to join, I think it is usually posted on Sundays and you will find ladies there dealing will male factor issues as well. GL to you and hope your stay here is short and sweet!

Thank you ladies! I will be sure to check the MFI check in.  If all goes well on the 7th, and DH and I are on the same page, we will more then likely use DS with IUI my next cycle.


BFP #1 3/27/07-M/C 8weeks 5/3/07 "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away." IUI #1+trigger=BFP!!! 3/20/13 - u/s baby exactly 8 weeks w/heart rate of 179!! 4/23/13- heard heart beat on the doppler at the doctors, heart rate 160!!!  BabyFruit Ticker Anniversary Image and video hosting by TinyPic<aImage and video hosting by TinyPic 
12-31-2012 at 10:18 AM
Enchanted6...
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I'm so sorry to hear this.  I recognized you from TTGP, and I'm so sorry you find yourself here.

It is so much to take it.  Give yourself time to process all your options.  Again, I'm so sorry.  ::big hugs::



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Finished BC and not preventing since June 2010.
Actively trying for baby #1 since July 2011.
SA completed 5/29/2012. No sperm found.
11/12: Dx: Congenital Bilateral Absense of the Vas Deferens.
Genetic Testing needed as this is a mutation of Cystic Fibrosis.
IVF #1 with ICSI planned for 2013.
PAIF/SAIF welcome!  
12-31-2012 at 11:25 AM
kflynn81
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Welcome  but sorry you have to be here. Best of luck to you and YH!!

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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12-31-2012 at 11:52 AM
shellb1978
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Enchanted616:

I'm so sorry to hear this.  I recognized you from TTGP, and I'm so sorry you find yourself here.

It is so much to take it.  Give yourself time to process all your options.  Again, I'm so sorry.  ::big hugs::

I recognize you too.  And remember your post on TTGP about this also.  I'm so glad I found a board where I have others who can relate to what DH and I are going through.


Thank you everyone :)


BFP #1 3/27/07-M/C 8weeks 5/3/07 "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away." IUI #1+trigger=BFP!!! 3/20/13 - u/s baby exactly 8 weeks w/heart rate of 179!! 4/23/13- heard heart beat on the doppler at the doctors, heart rate 160!!!  BabyFruit Ticker Anniversary Image and video hosting by TinyPic<aImage and video hosting by TinyPic 
12-31-2012 at 12:34 PM
jschwind22
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Welcome.  I'm very sorry you have to be here.  I recognize you from TTGP.  I'm very sorry that you're dealing with a difficult diagnosis.  I hope that you and your H take time to process these things and come to peace with how to move forward.

My Chart
May 3T Siggy Challenge- Dream Vacation- Italy
May TTGP Siggy Challenge- Superheros

TTC #1 since February 2011
Me: 29 (high NK cells diagnosed 3/5/13)
DH: 28 (MFI low morph and motility diagnosed 5/8/12).
RE is recommending IVF but we want to start with IUI. DH was unwilling to pursue treatment until 7/21/12.
Cycle #21- Injects + IUI #1= BFFN
Cycle #22- HSG 9/21/12 all clear= BFFN
Cycle #23- Injects + IUI#2= BFFN
Cycle #24- IVF #1- ER 12/6/12 (14R, 11M, 9F), ET 12/9/12 transferred 2 day 3 embies
Beta #1 10dp3dt=3 (-). Beta #2 12dp3dt=6.6 (+). Beta #3 39.1 (+)
Bleeding and low betas=very cautious Image and video hosting by TinyPic C/P 5W3D
Cycle #26- Diagnosed high NK cells 3/5/13. FET scheduled 3/20/13- CANCELLED- lining issues
Cycle #27- Starting Trental for 3 months for new FET protocol. Natural cycles until FET in August
PAIF/SAIF/ALL Welcome! 
12-31-2012 at 1:29 PM
Crystal120...
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Im sorry that you have to be here but since you are, welcome and good luck.

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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12-31-2012 at 5:06 PM
meck716
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I'm sorry you have to be here.  I'm new here too. DH had an SA with no sperm found too.  He's going to the urologist for further testing in February.  Best of luck to you.

Married 7-16-10; TTC since July 2011
Me - almost 34; DH - 35
Dx: Unexplained Azoo; all blood work normal (including chromosomal abnormality screens); no blockages; 2 SAs with zero sperm, TESA scheduled for 4/11
Me: HSG, blood work - all clear Fx crossed, praying, and hopeful for a someday Baby E
 
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