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01-13-2013 at 11:47 AM
SCrier
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New to site, need advice and assurance.

Hello,

I am new to this board and all boards as I have struggled with talking to others about what my husband and I are going through.  Three years ago I was able to conceive but suffered a miscarriage shortly thereafter.  Ever since we have been TTC and started seeking fertility treatments over a year ago.  I was initially diagnosed as unexplained but my new doctor said the issues have been the quality of my eggs.  I am 33 years and they dont understand why I have poor quality but it is what it is.  I have undergone 5 IUIs, 2 Fresh IVF and 1 Frozen transfer.  My doctor says I have to believe that it will work but it's been frustrating with the ups and downs of the failures.  I am about to start a new cycle next month and they are looking to do a co-culture this month before my next cycle.  Does anyone have any advice?  Has anyone has success with co-culture?  I am trying to be optimistic but if this doesn't work I fear we will have to give up bc of all the financial expenses.   
 
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01-13-2013 at 12:48 PM
solisilou
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Hi and welcome to the board.

I'm sorry you had to go through so much already, but I'm glad you decided to intro here. The IF board is a great place to get support and information. Unfortunately, I have no advice to give you concerning IVF with co-culture.

I wish you all the best for your next cycle!

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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01-13-2013 at 1:04 PM
RosyGlow
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Hi! I'm sorry, I don't know what a co-culture is, but I hope that you have success with your upcoming cycle. Welcome and keep us updated! 
| Married since 2008 | DH and I: Both 30 | | Me: Endometriosis DH: Low Morph | | Planning IVF with PGD and PGS in 2013 | Freeze-All IVF #1: March 2013 ER 3/26. 29R, 12M, 11F. 4 frozen embryos. Freeze-All IVF#2: May 2013. Our PGD probe will be completed in early May. Hoping for healthy embryos and an FET this summer.



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01-13-2013 at 1:05 PM
jadwedd
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I have never heard of a co culture.  I don't think it is right for the dr to say that you have to believe that it would work.  Although I am all for the powere of positive thinking, it seems like he is putting some of the blame on you which is not fair.  You would nto endure all of this if you did not think it would work.  Sorry, that just made me mad.
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!

 
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01-13-2013 at 1:10 PM
RosyGlow
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jadwedd:
I have never heard of a co culture.  I don't think it is right for the dr to say that you have to believe that it would work.  Although I am all for the powere of positive thinking, it seems like he is putting some of the blame on you which is not fair.  You would nto endure all of this if you did not think it would work.  Sorry, that just made me mad.

I noticed this, too, and I felt the same way when I read it. Of course we all believe, that's our job...it's the doc's job to make everything else work.  
| Married since 2008 | DH and I: Both 30 | | Me: Endometriosis DH: Low Morph | | Planning IVF with PGD and PGS in 2013 | Freeze-All IVF #1: March 2013 ER 3/26. 29R, 12M, 11F. 4 frozen embryos. Freeze-All IVF#2: May 2013. Our PGD probe will be completed in early May. Hoping for healthy embryos and an FET this summer.



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01-13-2013 at 4:07 PM
Lacyj67
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I'm sorry sounds like you've had a long rough journey. I hope you have a great outcome with this new cycle. Don't lose hope!
As for the co culture I'm intrested in how yours goes we are suppost to be doing it next time too and I forgot to ask what exactly that means but I looked it up and it has something to do with your cells and the embryos cells that they do after the eggs are retrieved and before the transfer happens. Good luck and I'd love to know how it goes!
Me 32 and DH 37 married in aug. 2002 Did 5 round of clomid 2010 =BFN High levels of NK CELLS DX sept.2012 DOR:# 0.02 IVF #1 May 2012 ER 4, EF 2, ET 2 =BFN Hysteroscopy 7/12/12 D&C preformed and one Polyp removed MINI IVF Oct.2012 Cancelled 10-27-12 Ivf #3 Antagonist Protocol April 2013 Ivf #3 Cancelled April 22nd 2013 Hopefully when the healing begins we will move on to DE. Everyone Welcome  
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01-13-2013 at 4:16 PM
zazu13
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I don't have any experience with the coculture but wanted to wish you the best of luck. I have had 2 fresh and an FET also. I think your doctor is just trying to tell you to remain hopeful. Don't give up! We will be mothers. I hope your next cycle is the one!!
Age: 34 TTC since 2005, MFI & DOR
IVF #1 Sep '11 canceled
IVF #2 Nov '11 chemical
IVF #3 April '12 M/C
FET #1 Aug 2012 BFN
new RE IVF #4 Jan '13 BFN :( ... IVF #5 TBD  
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01-13-2013 at 4:49 PM
SCrier
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Thanks so much for your kind words, it truly means alot to me.  As my for my doctor, I know she wants me to remain hopeful but I agree it's their job to get me pregnant now so they need to stop telling me to believe and do their job.  As for the co-culture from what I have read it seems to be a last resort for patients with failed cycles and low embryo quality so I am hoping this time will work. I dont believe all places have been doing this procedure but I am a patient at Cornell and they are advising I do it given my situation. I will def keep you updated on my journey and wish all of you the best of luck as well.  
 
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01-14-2013 at 11:06 AM
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Welcome to the site. I am sorry you have to be here, but I hope you have luck with your next cycle!
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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