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01-10-2013 at 12:02 PM
Gr8te
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Do I need help?

By nature, I'm a hardworking person. I have a great job that I worked years to get, but ever since we were Dx w/MFI...it's my new obsession. Instead of working, I'm distracted by this blog and all my IVF research. I feel like such a slacker b/c I'm just doing enough work to fly under the radar. Is this normal or do I need help? I used to think of work as a healthy distraction and now it's just a drag.
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TTC: 05/2011 Me: 32, All Clear DH: 38 Dx: MFI Low Testosterone & 1% Morphology
IVF #1 w/ICSI & IMSI, 12/03/12: ER: 27R, 20M, 15F
4 blasts frozen (3BA 4BA 4BB 5BB) b/c of moderate OHSS
FET #1: 02/08/13 Transferred 3BA & 4BA | HPT 5dp5dt BFP!
10dp5dt Beta #1 - 810 | 12dp5dt Beta #2 - 1843
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01-10-2013 at 12:06 PM
dede0726
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I'm right there with ya!! I get my work done, but haven't been going above and beyond like I should be since there has been talk of me getting a promotion. IF is very consuming...
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
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01-10-2013 at 12:15 PM
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I don't know how healthy it is, but I'm the same way. ALL I can think about is IF and PG. I'm on TB on and off all day. Plus, it doesn't help that I'm highly dissatisfied with my job. I use to have a really good work ethic, but I've come to realize that my employer does not reward hard work or compensate employees when they take on new responsibilities (no raise in 2 yrs, yet I am doing completely different work than I was 2 yrs ago). The other side of the coin is that they do not punish those who do not work. If you come in late you'll get a slap on the wrist, but watching movies on your phone all day is no big deal apparently. So, I'm no help, but just know you're not the only IF slacker! lol
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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!

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01-10-2013 at 12:26 PM
firesiren
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I did the same thing for awhile then....  I reached the end of the internet, Lol.  I think it's perfectly normal.  It's so hard to get answers and I was looking for reassurance.
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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01-10-2013 at 12:31 PM
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I'm right there with ya.


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TTC since January, 2011 | Me: 39, DH: 38 |DX: DOR and Uterine Fibroids | Natural BFP#1 January 31, 2012 | Harrison Gray born sleeping @ 18w6d on May 11, 2012 | Three surgeries and 26 fibroids later. . . | Natural cycle = BFN | 2 medicated cycles = BFN | IUI#1 = BFN | IUI#2 = Cancelled due to poor response | IVF#1=BFP#2 EDD Oct. 29, 2013, C/P 2/25/13, Bye little Ish | Natural cycle = BFP#3, Beta 1=1250, Beta 2=2230, EDD 12/21/13, Hello Izzy!|
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01-10-2013 at 12:35 PM
solisilou
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I feel exactly the same way! I used to be a good student and I would still do overtime in the research lab, but since we started with IVF I haven't been able to focus, I'm not motivated and for the first time in my life I don't care about my grades. I have a congress coming up and I haven't prepared at all, all I can think about is my next FET and if that doesn't work my next IVF and if that doesn't work my next IVF with a different protocol and and and.. I hate the way IF changed me and what it turned me into!
Me 32 / DH 36
TTC since 08/2010
Me: Lap in 2007 due to pelvic pain: Dx mild endo
Lap in 2011: ovarian cyst and endo removal
2 Clomid cycles: good response but both BFN
borderline high anti-cardiolipin IgM Abs - now on baby aspirin
DH: S/A low all three - unexplained

IVF/ICSI #1: 06/2012 11R/11M/9F 2dt of one 4-cell embie - BFP,
beta hell, U/S hell, m/c and D&C at 9w6d
FET #1: 10/2012 3dt of one 10-cell embie - BFN
FET #2: 11/2012 2dt of one 2-cell embie - BFN
FET #3: 01/2013 3dt of one 6-cell embie - BFN
IVF/ICSI #2: 02/2013 14R/13M/7F 5dt of one blast 2/16 - BFP,
beta hell, m/c at 5w3d
FET #4: 04/2013 5dt of 2 morulas - BFN
FET #5: 05/2013


 
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01-10-2013 at 12:37 PM
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Looks like there are a lot of us in the same boat.

Married and TTC since November 2010 SA Normal, HSG Normal, B/W Normal = Unexplained IF
5 Failed IUI's Moving onto IVF, Stims Start 10/27, ER 11/5=27 eggs!, 23 mature, 1 Fertilized WTF?? Rescue ICSI on 12 and we had 3 more fertilize. Transfered 2 on 11/9. Beta on 11/23.
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01-10-2013 at 12:37 PM
dede0726
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I am so glad I am not alone on this!! Wink
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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01-10-2013 at 2:10 PM
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I feel the exact same way. Actually, I was just out to lunch with a friend, and I was telling her that IVF is the only thing I can think about. We are scheduled to have it middle of next month, and it cannot get here soon enough! I'm going crazy. 
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01-10-2013 at 2:21 PM
MJ14323
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I feel the same way.  My boss knows about my IF and brought it up in my review last week...that it was consuming me to the point I wasn't doing my job correctly and had a major slip.  Now, I'm really trying to put forth more of an effort so he knows I'm going above and beyond so when things do get a little crazy with ER/ET, I'll be able to relax a little more.
TTC since Nov 2010 | Me: 28, DH: 29 | SA & HSG Normal
IF Treatment started December 2011
Late DX DOR after 10 months of treatment | AMH-.23, FSH-11.1
Stag II Endo removed in July 2012
5 Rounds of Clomid(50-150mg), TI & IUI#1 = BFNs
3 Rounds of Femara(5mg) & Prog, TI, IUI#2, IUI#3 = BFNs
Supplements include DHEA, CoQL, L-Caratine, Vitamin C/D/B3, Fish Oil, and Prenatal
March IVF cycle canceled due to cyst
April IVF #1 - Lupron, Saizen, Menapur, Gonal-F, baby aspirin and dexamethasone | AFC 8 >> 9R, 4M, 2F w/ ICSI...looking to do PGS testing...Stopped dividing at day 3.
Retested AMH, dropped to undetectable at <.16.
Trying to decide what to do next...
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01-10-2013 at 2:28 PM
jezebel57
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I'm "working" right now. lol.  It's horrible being in front of a computer most of the day and because I'm a manager I have tons of flexibility.  Still get my stuff done AND have hours to search.  I really don't know why they are paying me. lol
Me (37) DH (39); Finally correctly diagnosed with DOR in 2012; Started TTC 2009; RE 2009/2010- RE cycle #1 clomid+ ovidrel + TI = BFN; RE cycle #2 clomid + ovidrel + TI=BFN; RE cycle #3 femara + ovidrel + IUI= BFN; RE cycle #4 75iu follistim + ovidrel + IUI= BFN; RE cycle #5 150iu follistim + ovidrel + IUI = BFN ; Took a break and had Weight loss surgery in 2011, back to new RE in 2012 ; AMH 0.43 IVF #1 /ICSI and AH; MDL protocol - ER 2/11 5R, 3M, 2F Three day transfer of 8 cell grade 3 and 8 cell grade 2 embryos. BFN. RPL testing shows homo MTHFR and hetero PAI-1. IVF #2 antagonist-ER 5/14 8R 6M 5F. Three day transfer of 3 embies. 6 cell grade 3, 4 cell grade 2, 5 cell grade 3. Hoping and praying. Image and video hosting by TinyPic  
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01-10-2013 at 2:41 PM
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This IVF stuff is beyond all consuming. I'm extatic to know I'm not alone. I am continuously thinking about any and all parts of this journey. I am a nurse and I still constantly find myself researching answers that most of the time are not found on the internet for our journey. I find myself praying a hell of a lot when I never really did. I was never a superstitious person, but find myself hoarding "good luck charms" and placing them by my bed, touching them before I sleep and when I wake. Somewhere, somehow, this IS going to happen for us. It may have to take a little more time, a little more money, and way more frustration and tears than for most lucky people in this world, but WE WILLOVERCOME THIS!! We WILL hold a baby of our own, at the very exact time where supposed to. We have to believe this! Baby dust to all :) Heres to my other ladies mid-cycle! IUI #2 in progress, praying for my rainbow baby! Big SmileYes
Me (26) DH (27) ....Married 9/10/11....TTC since 1/2012........ BFP #1 March 2012...M/C #1 April 2012 with D&C( Our Angel Baby Boy) at 8.5 weeks....BFP #2 October 2012.....Natural M/C #2 October 2012 at 5w5d.....*RE and Workup shows only mild MFI*.....First IUI cycle started 12/14/12 Gonal-F, Ovidrel, Crinone....BFN.....IUI cycle #2 started 1/9/2013..... BFP with great betas and HB.....loss of HB found at 7w apt. M/C #3 at 6w5d, D and C karyotyping showed Trisomy 4, rare and one time chromosomal error and our 2nd angel baby boy. IUI #35/9/2013...blood draw 5/23/13 and in our 2ww. If negative, moving on to IVF.... . . . "Never in my arms, but forever in my heart. Gifts too precious for this Earth."......4/23/12......10/25/12.......2/26/13...... ...... Daisypath Anniversary tickers ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ **I have died everyday waiting for you, darling don't be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years, and I'll love you for a thousand more.** 
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01-10-2013 at 3:20 PM
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Oh, thank god! I thought I was the only one! Thanks so much for posting this. I don't feel so much like "crazy baby lady"... LOL
Me:31 DH:34
Married: 4/8/12
DX: PCOS/MFI
IVF Cycle #1: April
ER: 4/11/13 (17 Mature Eggs, 16 Fertilized, 15 Made it to day 3)
ET: 4/16/13 (two transfered, four to freeze)
Beta #1 4/26/13 - HCG is 300
Beta #2 4/30/13 - HCG is 1015
Beta #3 5/06/13 - HCG is >5000
Ultrasound 5/20/13 - Baby A is measuring normal and hb is 138 bpm - Baby B is measuring very small with only 43 bpm. Doctor says Baby B will not make it.
EDD is 01/02/2014
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01-10-2013 at 8:43 PM
Gr8te
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Thanks ladies. It makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one. We'll get through this...hopefully sooner than later. Good luck to everyone.
~ Everyone Welcome ~
TTC: 05/2011 Me: 32, All Clear DH: 38 Dx: MFI Low Testosterone & 1% Morphology
IVF #1 w/ICSI & IMSI, 12/03/12: ER: 27R, 20M, 15F
4 blasts frozen (3BA 4BA 4BB 5BB) b/c of moderate OHSS
FET #1: 02/08/13 Transferred 3BA & 4BA | HPT 5dp5dt BFP!
10dp5dt Beta #1 - 810 | 12dp5dt Beta #2 - 1843
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01-10-2013 at 8:52 PM
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DoublePortion:

I don't know how healthy it is, but I'm the same way. ALL I can think about is IF and PG. I'm on TB on and off all day. Plus, it doesn't help that I'm highly dissatisfied with my job. I use to have a really good work ethic, but I've come to realize that my employer does not reward hard work or compensate employees when they take on new responsibilities (no raise in 2 yrs, yet I am doing completely different work than I was 2 yrs ago). The other side of the coin is that they do not punish those who do not work. If you come in late you'll get a slap on the wrist, but watching movies on your phone all day is no big deal apparently. So, I'm no help, but just know you're not the only IF slacker! lol

I think we may be the same person.

TTC since August 2010
DH diagnosed with Azoospermia in January 2012
Vas reconstruction surgery in April 2012; unsuccessful
IVF with ICSI February 2013; single blastocyst 5dt
First beta March 1 is 147!!!

 
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01-11-2013 at 10:39 AM
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LuClo:
DoublePortion:

I don't know how healthy it is, but I'm the same way. ALL I can think about is IF and PG. I'm on TB on and off all day. Plus, it doesn't help that I'm highly dissatisfied with my job. I use to have a really good work ethic, but I've come to realize that my employer does not reward hard work or compensate employees when they take on new responsibilities (no raise in 2 yrs, yet I am doing completely different work than I was 2 yrs ago). The other side of the coin is that they do not punish those who do not work. If you come in late you'll get a slap on the wrist, but watching movies on your phone all day is no big deal apparently. So, I'm no help, but just know you're not the only IF slacker! lol

I think we may be the same person.

Then I feel sorry for you/me! lol Stick out tongue

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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! 
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