Trouble TTC

Because There Seems to Be a Lot of New People....

I've noticed a lot of new ladies on the board recently, so if you're swinging by, you'll likely find this link to be helpful: https://bit.ly/118egbw - It should answer a lot of common questions, plus provide some helpful information. Welcome, although sorry for whatever circumstances bring you here!

 This board is for ladies that have been TTC for more than a year, or have an infertility diagnosis. While we can all relate to the anxiety and frustration of TTC anywhere in the process, if you've not been trying a year or undergoing treatments, you may have better luck on the Trying to Get Pregnant board.  

 If you are lurking, or  haven't yet introduced yourself, please take a minute to tell us who you are! How long have you been TTC?  What is your diagnosis?  Are you undergoing treatment? Any other  fun facts? Regs, feel free to introduce yourselves too, so the new ladies can get to know you all as well. 

We hope that you'll find this to be a supportive and informative community. GL to you!

 


** After  2 1/2 years of Unexplained IF, 2 failed medicated cycles, and 4 failed IUI's - our baby girl came to us through the miracle of
 Mini IVF! **

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  • Sorry the link isn't clicky! Sad Not sure what happened.

    Getting the ball rolling.....

    I'm GG. My DH and I are both 32 and have been TTC since February 2011. Unfortunately, our diagnosis is Unexplained Infertility.  We've completed 2 medicated cycles w/Clomid, 4 IUI's and are now in the process of IVF through a clinical study. As for fun facts....I used to have a cake baking/decorating business with my sister until I moved out of state, and I have volunteered with animal rescues for several years.Smile 


    ** After  2 1/2 years of Unexplained IF, 2 failed medicated cycles, and 4 failed IUI's - our baby girl came to us through the miracle of
     Mini IVF! **

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  • Cool, GG ::mobile smiley::

    Hi! My name is Cici, I came off BCPs in Sept 2011 and have actively been TTC since March 2012. We were diagnosed with unexplained IF and an arcuate uterus. I'm currently in my third treatment cycle with the RE, and am planning to do a laparoscopy and hysteroscopy in the next cycle. I'm a runner, music teacher, dog lover, and love trying new things. IF is probably the only exception to that, lol
    **SIGGY WARNING**

    Me: 32 DH: 35  TTC#1 since March 2012
    Dx: Poor Embryo Quality, Arcuate Uterus, Poor Uterine Blood Flow, Mild Endo, 
           Protein S Deficiency, Sjorgen's Syndrome 

    IUI #1-5: BFN
    Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy: minimal endo, partial septoplasty
    IVF #1: 10R/6M/6F ~ Day 3 ET = BFN
    IVF #2: 14R/9M/5F ~ transfer canceled ~ all embryos arrested at 1-2 cell stage
    IVF #3: 9R/5M/5F ~ 1 frosty!
    IVF #4 (FET #1): BFN

    IVF #5 (DE IVF #1 with Dr. KK protocol): Currently PREGNANT!!!!!!
    Synthroid + Prednisone + Metformin + Baby Aspirin + Supplements Galore = 15+ pills a day
    Lupron + Lovenox + Delestrogen + IVIG + B/W = 2-5 pokes a day
    19R, 17M, 17F - transferred two Grade A blasts 11/16, four frosties!!!
    Beta #1 11/24 (13dpo/8dp5dt) = 367 ~ Beta #2 11/26 (15dpo/10dp5dt) = 709
    Beta #3 11/29 (18dpo/13dp5dt) = 1,997 ~ Beta #4 12/1 (20dpo/15dp5dt) = 3,403

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  • Hi ladies, long time reg here. Kati age35, dh 41. TTC since. July 2009. DX MFI and LPD. Five IUIs with one CP miscarriage. Moving to IVF this fall.

    TTC since July 2009. Dx MFI & LPD. 
    IUI#1&2&3 (2011 & 2012) BFN
    IUI#4 1/23/13 on 75iu x9 Follistim = BFP then chem preg m/c (Feb 2013)
    IUI#5 BFN (April 2013)
    IVF w/ICSI Oct. 2, 2012 - 13R, 11M, 7F, 1 frozen blast 4BB grade - - - FET Nov 15, 2013
    BFP! Beta 1:104 @ 10dp6dt, Beta 2:178 @ 12dp6dt,  beta 3:366 @ 14dp6dt
    Saw heartbeat twice before missed M/C at 8w3d on 12/27/13, missing my little angel boy
    JUNE 2014 IVF#2;  5R, 2M, 1F Three day transfer 6/7.  Beta 6/18 - BFN
    Child Free Now?
    S/PAIFW , S/PALW

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  • Thanks for posting this GG!

    I'm Shel, TTC since November 2011.  I have been seeing the RE since December and will be starting my 6th medicated cycle soon!  DH and I have been married almost 5 years but together since 2001.   I love everything about fall and hate hot summer weather. 

    Good luck to you all!

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    TTC #1 since November 2011
    Dx: Unexplained Infertility, probable endometriosis
    Feb-April 2013: Femara + TI: BFN
    May - September 2013:  Follistim + Ovidrel + IUI#1-4 = BFN
    IVF # 1 November 2013: transferred 1 perfect blast = BFN
    IVF # 2 April 2014: Endo scrape, transferred 2 blasts = BFP!! (first ever!), CP
    FET #1 June 2014: transferred 2 blasts = BFFN
    New Dx: Repeat Implantation Failure
     IVF # 3 November 2014 = BFP!!  Beta #1 9dp5t 272  Beta # 2 11dp5dt 626
    It's Twins! 
    *everyone welcome*
  • Good idea, GG. I love this! 

     Hiiii, I'm mrs.richey. The hubs and I have also been trying since May 2011. I have PCOS and Endometriosis. We have done three rounds of clomid with zero response. Took some time off and are currently on a Femara+trigger+TI cycle. Actually just got my first ever positive OPK this morning. Wooop! So my first ever 2ww starts this week. 

    I'm not a very interesting person. I can touch my tongue to my nose? Yeah. That's pretty much the only interesting thing about me. haha 

    ***************SIGGY WARNING***************
    DX: PCOS and Endometriosis 
    TTC since May 2011
    HSG normal
    Hubs SA- Normal June 2012
    Aug. 2012: 50mg Clomid: No Response
    March 2013: 100mg Clomid: No Response
    July 2013: 5mg Femara+Ovidrel+TI--BFN
    August 2013: 10mg Femara+Ovidrel+TI--BFN
    Natural cycles Sept & Oct.--BFN
    Nov/Dec: 10mg Femara+Ovidrel+TI--BFN
    Jan 2014: 10mg Femara+Ovidrel+TI--BFN
    Feb: Benched due to cysts.
    March: Benched w/cysts.
    April: Femara+Follistim+Ovidrel+Prometrium
    BFP on Mother's Day 2014!! 
    EDD: January 20, 2015
    6week scan: TWINS!!!!!
    16w: Baby A is Stubborn, Baby B is a GIRL!
    20 week scan: TEAM PURPLE!
    The babies were born on December 16, 2014 at 35 weeks! They are home and doing well!

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  • Great idea, GG!

    I'm Sun.  We've been trying since June 2012, starting seeing an RE in June 2013.  We recently finished our tests (my HSG was clear and his SA was great).  This cycle we did an unmedicated IUI, but unfortunately it looks like my period will be here any day.  Next cycle we'll move onto Clomid, trigger and IUI.  

    I teach 5th grade math, love what I do, and love summer even more Smile 

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    Trying to get knocked up since June 2012 ~ Dx: PCOS

    BFP 7.24.13 ~ EDD 4.2.14 ~ m/c  9.16.13 @ 11w4d

    BFP 5.4.14 ~ EDD 1.12.15 ~ stick little bean!

    TTGP 2013 Best Blog ~ Fruit ~ My BFP Chart 

  • Great idea! I feel so bad because I'm not familiar with the new faces!!

    I am Say and I have been ttc since March 2012.I am 26 and DH is 27. I have been active on this board since January. I have been through 4 medicated cycles with my RE, all of then Femara + Ovidrel + IUI. My diagnosis is Anovulation.  Fun Facts: I have 4 furr-babies, two dogs and two cats.

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    Age: Me 26, DH 27, Married Oct. 10, 2009 ,TTC since March 2012
    Problem: Irregular menstruation, unexplained
    Nov&Dec-Provera because of no period after 35+ days
    First RE appt 1/10/2013
    Tests: TSH (normal), Prolactin (normal), SA (abnormal)
    Hysteroscopy (normal) and PCOS labs (negative/normal) 1/15/2013
    2/1/13- HPT BFP but Beta Hcg was negative
    Plan: Femara + Trigger + IUI in April if no real BFP before then Bloggy Blog!
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    Hi, I'm rox. I'm turning 32 next month, H is 39, and we've been married for 4 years and TTC since Sept 2011, although I went off of BC in May 2011. Our diagnosis is unexplained, I did have a small uterine fibroid removed but that doesn't seem to have made any difference. I'm on my second IUI after some timed intercourse cycles, and if this doesn't work I'm having a laparoscopy next cycle to check for endometriosis. H and I have 2 dogs and we both love to travel, especially to beaches where we can snorkel.

    Welcome to the newbies, hope you aren't here long!

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    TTC since Sept 2011, Unexplained IF
    Oct 12 - Jan 14: 3 clomid/TI cycles, 2 hysteroscopies, 2 IUIs, 1 BFP (MMC @ 12w), 2 more IUIs
    Feb 14: Gonal-f + IUI #5 = BFP! (EDD 11/4/14)
    Baby boy arrived 11/13/14!

  • Hi diva here 

    I'm fab at 35 and hubbs is 41. We have severe mfi oats which is short of everything is jacked including low t, due to hernia surgery when toddler. I now have dor, but not severe not a lot of eggs, but they are good quality.

    We have been on journey 2 years 1 year straight of treatment. 4 fresh cycles 1 fet...1 m/c week before Christmas.

    waiting til beta on Fri to see if my perfect and runner up took,and snuggled.

    Welcome and best of luck to all you lovelies 

    Fun fact:I interpret sign language at church,love theatre,love law(studying for paralegal) crafty,cooking 

    Married BF 6/29/2002/
    TTC Since Aug 2011/
    ME:34 all clear/DH:41 DX Severe MFI/
    IVF w/ICSI OCT 2012 Stims started 10/8/ER 10/19/12/ET 10/24/Beta#1 11/2=BFN (beta was 1.2)

    IVF 2.0-Baseline 11/7/12 beta 0/All Clear
    Stim start 11/7/12//ER 11/19 11M//10F
    ET 2 embies 11/24//Beta#1 28 Beta #2 23 Beta#3 29
    stop meds Beta#4 37/C/P 5W5D EDD:8/12/13/IVF#3 in Jan

    Ivf 3-frozen 3 poor 3day/fet=bfn

    Ivf#4 New dr. New protocol=beta1 197 beta#2 677 beta#3 1557
     u/s 8/13 =TWINS 2 strong hb
    Due Date 4/4/14

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  • Hi Ladies :] I hope all are enjoying their Sunday!
    Twists here. TCC since 2/11. We found out both my tubes were blocked about a year ago, we knew one was def blocked after our HSG at the year mark. We are moving forward with what could be our last cycleSleep of FET currently with our remaining 7 frosties.
    Welcome to all the newbies and I hope your stay here is short!
    Me: 37, DH: 35 :: TCC since 2/11 SA: Perfect! CD3  HSG = Blocked Right Tube
    April- Femara 2.5mg + Trigger + IUI = BFN   May- Femara 5mg = CX - No Response on Left = BFN
    June- Femara 7.5mg + Trigger + IUI = BFN  August- Lap & Hysteroscopy = Blocked & Partially Blocked Tubes
    September- Femara 5mg = CX - No Response on Left = BFN  October- 100mg Clomid + Trigger + TI = BFN
    IVF # 1: Stims 11/30 ER 12/12/12! (10R, 10M, 8F, 2T, 6 F) :: Beta #1- 176  c/p @ 4w4d
    FET #1 February 26th :: Lost 4 to Thaw, Transferred 2 = BFFN
    IVF # 2 Stims 5/10 ER 5/21 (15R, 13M, 13F, 2T, 7F- 6d3 & 1d5) :: Beta # 1- 15 c/p @ 4w
    FET #2 Cancelled, Right Tube Developed a Hydro  8/28 Hydro & Scar Tissue Removed  Cleared for FET
    FET #2.2 Scheduled for September 20th
    2 Thawed, 2 Transferred! Beta #1- 96, Beta #2 906! :: EDD June 10th
    2015- 2 failed FET. We are done
    SURPRISE! BFP 8/8/16   EDD 4/1/17

     
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  • Hi ladies!

    Akiesha here, me 34 turning the dreaded 35 in a few weeks. Hubs also. We have been TTC since October 2011. We are on our 3rd and final IUI and I will test on Wednesday. DX with mild MFI. If this doesn't work then we will take a break for a bit and look into IVF.

    Welcome newbies and good luck!

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    TTC since 0ct. 2011
    Me-34,DH-34
    Dx:Hypothyroidism 2008
    HSG- All clear CD 3 bloodwork normal
    SA- Abnormal Dx:MFI
    DH on 50mg Clomid 3x week
    BFP#1- 1/21/13 CP 1/24/13
    Cycle 18,19 & 20 50mg Clomid+trigger+IUI= All BFFN
    Cycle 21-25 Taking a break for now, still HIO Hoping!
    Moving onto IVF Next AF
    (PAIF/SAIF Welcome)
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  • imagemrsrichey11:
    . I can touch my tongue to my nose? Yeah. That's pretty much the only interesting thing about me. hahanbsp;
    I can too. It's a sign of genious.

     
  • GG great idea!

    I've been trying officially for 17 cycles but have been off bc for about two years....dealing with MIF issues and ovulation/hormone issues. Just did my first medicated IUI last week.

    Any newbies, welcome!
    TTC for baby #1 since March 2012 DH SA- ZERO Jan 2013, Low T, started clomid. Up and down swimmies since. Me- Ovulation dysfunction, low progesterone, hormone levels all off http://babydreamsinnj.blogspot.com
  • Hey all!!! I'm Court, we have been TTC since Aug 2010.  DX is tubal blockage, DOR and MFI.  We are currently taking a break to let the news that we need IVF sink in.  But we will most likely be undergoing IVF this fall or early winter

    ~~~~~~~~~Siggy Warning~~~~~~~~

    Me~28 DH~27 

     6-12-2010  Miscarriage. 
    3-16-2012 D&C/Miscarriage.
     Blocked Left Tube. 
    Diminished Ovarian Reserve   
    MFI - Sperm Morphology 2%.  
    MTHFR 
     Abnormal Antiphospholipid Antibodies
    April 2013 ~  1st IUI attempt - 100 mg Clomid- Canceled
    May 2013  ~ 2nd IUI attempt -100 mg Clomid- Canceled
    June 2013 ~ 3rd IUI attempt - 100 mg Clomid+ Trigger+ Progesterone~BFN
     IVF/ICSI #1 May 2014 ~ Freeze All ~ Due to OHSS
     5/1/2014 ~ 22 retrieved, 12 fertilized, 3 frozen
    5/28/2014 ~ FET#1 ~ Transferred 2 Hatching Blasts
      6/1/2014~ **BFP**
    6/9/2014 Beta #1 ~ 1022
    6/12/2014 Beta #2 ~ 3099
    6/16/2014 Beta #3 ~ >5000
    6/19/2014 First U/S ~ TWINS!!!  
    1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks

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  • imagetwohunts:
    imagemrsrichey11:
    . I can touch my tongue to my nose? Yeah. That's pretty much the only interesting thing about me. hahanbsp;
    I can too. It's a sign of genious.

    I don't know why, but this made me laugh harder than it probably should have. hahahahaa 

    ***************SIGGY WARNING***************
    DX: PCOS and Endometriosis 
    TTC since May 2011
    HSG normal
    Hubs SA- Normal June 2012
    Aug. 2012: 50mg Clomid: No Response
    March 2013: 100mg Clomid: No Response
    July 2013: 5mg Femara+Ovidrel+TI--BFN
    August 2013: 10mg Femara+Ovidrel+TI--BFN
    Natural cycles Sept & Oct.--BFN
    Nov/Dec: 10mg Femara+Ovidrel+TI--BFN
    Jan 2014: 10mg Femara+Ovidrel+TI--BFN
    Feb: Benched due to cysts.
    March: Benched w/cysts.
    April: Femara+Follistim+Ovidrel+Prometrium
    BFP on Mother's Day 2014!! 
    EDD: January 20, 2015
    6week scan: TWINS!!!!!
    16w: Baby A is Stubborn, Baby B is a GIRL!
    20 week scan: TEAM PURPLE!
    The babies were born on December 16, 2014 at 35 weeks! They are home and doing well!

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  • So much win in this thread :)

    I'm Moni- I'm 30 , DH is 32.  We have been TTC since July 2001.  We've had 2 losses in our 24 cycles.  Dx is MFI, abnormal antiphospholipid  antibodies, and elevated natural killer cells.  We've done 3 IUIs and are now moving on to IVF in August.  Welcome to all the 3T newbs!

    Fun fact: DH and I just bought bicycles, I haven't rode one since high school...I'm getting the hang of it again. 

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    TTC since July 2011
    BFP #1: 2/15/12-Ectopic/Mtx at 6 wks

    BFP #2: 10/12/12-m/c at 5 wks. 
    BFP #3: 8/27/13
    Me: MTHFR, Low AMH (1.1), High NK cells and Antiphospholipid Antibodies.
    DH:MFI-Low morph (1%), DNA fragmentation: Excellent!
    5 rounds of clomid, 3 IUIs, and multiple non-medicated cycles- BFFN                                                      
    IVF with ICSI in August 2013 brought us our babies.  ER-9R, 7M, 4F w/ICSI  ET of 2-Grade 2 blasts. 
    + HPT at 6dp5dt. #1 (8dp5dt)- 105    #2 (13dp5dt)- 510  #3 (15dp5dt)- 960  #4 (17dp5dt)- 1889
    Dx shortened cervix, PTL, and preeclampsia during pregnancy.  Lots of medications and 13 weeks of bedrest, babies were born healthy at 34w4d!


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  • Love this thread! Thanks, GG. 

     I'm Kristina. I'm 31 and DH is 39. We have been TTC since November 2011. I have PCOS, stage 3 endo, and adenomyosis. Now after two "out of phase biopsies" they also suspect a luteal phase defect. DH has "excellent" SA results so at least there's that.  I had a lap and did 6 months of Lupron to treat the endo/adeno that was causing a blocked tube. Am waiting on AF to start my next clomid cycle. If that doesn't work we are on to injects.

     I have two fur babies.....a basset hound named flash and a French bulldog named Lola. I like to knit, play golf, and shake my tail at a good zumba class.

     Welcome to all the newbies.  

    **************SIGGY WARNING**************

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    Me 32 :: DH 41

     TTC since November, 2011

    DH's SA : Excellent

    Lap and Hysteroscopy June 2012

    DX: PCOS, Stage III Endo, slight Adenomyosis, blocked tube, and probable LPD

    Treatments:  6 Months Lupron Depot injections; 1500 mg metformin; 3 cycles of Clomid + TI = BFN

    3 endometrial biopsies all were "out of phase" 

    September - December, 2013:  Break to lose weight and get healthy

    40 lb weight loss but still not ovulating "in phase"  

    February - March 2014: bcps + follistim + trigger + TI = BFP

     Beta #1 (12dpo): 30; Beta #2 (18dpo): 500; Beta #3 (25dpo): 7,000!!! 

    1st u/s 4/16: One beautiful hb at 144 bmp 

    2nd u/s 4/29: hb at 166 bmp.  Graduated from RE!!

    TEAM PINK! 

    Baby girl arrived on Thanksgiving day weighing 7lbs 6oz and measuring 20 inches

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  • Hello! Gina here!  Thanks for the thread b/c I feel like I kind of wadded onto here...didn't dive in right away, but after a brief intro I wasn't regular enough to stay up-to-date with everyone.  Been TTC seriously since Jan'12 although we were halfway trying (no BC) since May '09.  No clear diagnosis - I have endo (which runs in the family quite a bit), and DH seems to be all good.

    I'm technically scheduled for 2nd IUI at the end of this month, but I think we'll switch to TI, b/c my RE didn't want to do a medicated cycle.  This would be our second IUI, so I'd rather wait until next month (when I'm not traveling for work as much) and get more bang for our buck.



    Me 33, DH 37 -- TTC since Jan'12 -- Low AMH (0.78) & endo, SA w/ low motility
    IUI's 1-3 = BFN, IVF converted to IUI 4/13 = BFN
    IVF 1.2: 8R 6M 4F -- 2 blastocysts frozen, FET 8/15 = BFP!!
    Beta #s = 445;1,098; 9,545  -- EDD 5/2 -- Team Pink!
    Camila Josephine arrived 4/30 :)
  • CindalCindal member

    Cool idea :) Welcome to all the newbies. Hopefully you'll find the answers and support here you seek.

    Hi everyone, I'm Cindal. I'm 26 and DH is 34. We've been ttc since March 2012. In March of this year DH was dx'd with diabetes after an abysmal SA, low all the way across the board, except the ph being high. The drs told us IVF with ICSI was our only feasible option with those numbers. We think we've got the diabetes undercontrol are currently anxiously awaiting the end of the month for his repeat SA. We're hoping to see a massive improvement in which case we'll try naturally for another 3 months or enough of an improvement to try a couple of IUI's. If there's no improvement, we'll probably begin saving for adoption. Fun Facts: I'm the author of a couple of fantasy novels and have a very small photography biz. 


    TTC since March of 2012
    Me: 27 Dh: 35 Testing Begins 3/5/13
    Six SA's show DH has low numbers across the board = severe MFI
    Genetic testing for me = MTHFR+, also carrier for blood clotting disorder Otherwise all else normal
    Dh's karotype= Normal!!
     Mini-IVF/ICSI - July -August 2014 - 1R,M,&F Transferred 1 Grade 1 Morula-5dt - BFFN


     
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  • Hi- I've been around a bit but for the newbies:

    I'm HCTS. H and I are 35. We're in our 29th cycle TTC, dealing with unexplained. We did 5 medicated cycles with a mix of TI and IUI. We're about to see a new RE after taking 6 cycles off for sanity and giving acupuncture a try. I have a feeling IVF may be our next step.

    Fun fact:  I knit up a storm and specialize in intarsia. I have even designed a few of my own patterns.

     

  • Hi there everyone! I'm 32 and my hubby turned the big 4-0 this year. We just celebrated our 2 year anniversary and have been TTC for about 16 months. The official diagnosis is unexplained infertility. This is our first treatment cycle: Clomid and TI. Aside from baby-making, my hobbies include reading, baking, and hiking with my dog.
     
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    TTC since 4/2012
    Started testing 5/2013: all clear, official diagnosis is "unexplained infertility"
    7/2013: first round of Clomid + TI
    8/2013: more bloodwork, low progesterone, low estradiol
    9,10,11,12/2013: TI + hcg injections 3,5,7,9DPO
    1/2014: Clomid + hcg trigger + TI
    2/2014: Clomid + hcg trigger + TI, natural cycle due to cyst
    3/2014: Clomid + hcg trigger + IUI #1
    4/2014: hcg trigger + IUI #1.2
    5,6/2014: on a mental/emotional health break
    7/2014: hcg trigger + IUI #1.3
    8/2014: first succesful IUI! (but no bfp)
    9/2014: IUI #2
    10/2014: hcg + IUI #3
    11/2014: SHG (fibroid not an issue)
    12/2014: Clomid + hcg + IUI #4
    1/2015: Clomid + hcg + Estrace + IUI #5

  • Hey, everyone. I'm Mochadoodle. :)

    DH and I are both 24 years old and have been TTC since June 2011. We're dealing with unexplained infertility. We have tried four cycles on Clomid + TI (all BFNs) and three cycles on Femara + TI (all BFNs). And we're currently on a break...

    ETA: DH and I have a mini schnauzer named Charlie.

    Mr. & Mrs. - Est. 10.03.2009

    TTC #1 since 06.2011 Me-24 DH-24

    12.2011 SA = Normal

    06.2012 First visit with OB/GYN

    10.2012 Clomid 50mg + TI = BFN

    11.2012 Clomid 50mg + TI = BFN

    12.2012 Clomid 100mg + TI = BFN

    01.2013 First visit with RE

    02.2013 Clomid 150mg + TI = BFN

    03.2013 Femara 5mg + TI = BFN

    05.2013 Femara 5mg + TI = BFN

    06.2013 Femara 7.5mg + TI = BFN

    *Taking a break*  

  • Hello everyone. I am Sunni. I am somewhat new. But I have gotten to know some of the ladies here. I am unexplained infertility, i am on my 3rd medicated IUI cycle. 

    I am not talented enough to touch my nose with my tongue. 

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    Me-39, HSG 2/13- clear. DS-IUI #1-3/13,300iu Menopur 12 days,3 days Cetrotide, Ovidrel Trigger-BFN. IUI #2 06/13, BFP EDD: 02/22/14 m/c (cp), IUI #3- BFP EDD: 5/17/14 m/c 09/13. Blood work/RPL panel- nk cell/MTHFR mutation- negative. Blood work all good. Unexplained reason for m/c. IUI #4 BFP m/c (cp) 10/13. IUI #5- 12/13 Cancelled. No response. (1)follicle. IUI #5.1- 2/14. IVF Bound

    ********************SAIF/ PAIF/ ALL ARE WELCOME***********************
  • Hi, I'm a lurker thinking of coming out of hiding. I haven't posted here on this board since last year. 

     DH and I are both 32. I was diagnosed with PCOS with insulin resistance and hypothyroidism over 10 years ago now. We haven't gone through testing even though we started our TTC journey in 2011. Last year we were going to start testing, mainly a SA, but never did. We took a long break instead. I decided to intro again because the idea of TTC has come back up, but it's still early in our discussions. I thought it would be nice to have support from women who have been there. I'm currently on the pill and metformin. I'm also back on meds that are dangerous for TTC so that's another part of the discussion we've got to figure out. 

    This decision is a complicated one for us. Do I try to get off of my meds again, get off BC, and full on try again? Has anyone else ever taken a long break and decided to try again? Do we have to wait another year before seeking out medical help? 

    TTC #1 since January 2011 DX PCOS and hypothyroid
  • I'm meg. TTC since 1/2011. Official DX unexplained if but possibly early dor, and showing pcos like symptoms but labs are okay now. Also, antiphospholipid antibody, high nk cells, high cytokines, hypothyroidism and blood flow issues. We've done 3 iui w clomid, 2 fresh ivf w antagonist protocol and are now currently waiting for our et for ivf 3 using long lupron protocol.

    Fun facts, I'm a nicu nurse but dh and I met in college as music majors. Were both 29. We have 2 cats, 2 bearded dragons and a bunch of toads.
    "Everything will be alright in the end. So if it's not alright, it is not yet the end."
    Me:29 DH:29  TTC since 1/11 Dx: unexplained IF/early DOR/immune issues 
    Feb'12- July'12-testing(all clear minus slight arcuate ute), 3 IUI with clomid all BFN
    8/30IVF#1 Antagonist protocol- ER 9/11-8R, 7M, 5F. 
    ET 9/14 2 embies transferred. 1 10cell Grade 4, 1 8cell Grade 4. No frosties. BFN
    IVF#2 Antagonist protocol plus baby aspirin- ER 12/5-16R, 12M, 8F!
    ET 12/10 5dt! 1 fully expanded blast & 1 early blast. No frosties. BFN
    3/13 hysteroscopy & polypectomy, Consulted w Dr. Kwak-Kim.  
    DX: High NK cells, cytokines, DHEAs& PAI1;  hypothyroid, +APA, restricted bloodflow
    7/13 IVF#3 Long lupron protocol with PIO, Crinone, Prometrium, and vivelle
    (plus synthroid, metformin, baby asa, metanx, PNV, Vit E, D, calcium, fish oil, CoQ10, IVIg infusions and lovenox per Dr. Kwak-kim)
    ER 7/19 14R, 11M, 9F(4 natural fert, 5 with ICSI)
    ET 5dt 7/24 2 fully expanded blasts.  SURPRISE 3 FROSTIES!!!
    Beta #1 8/2 335!!!! Beta #2 829!!!  1st u/s 8/14 showed TWINS!!!!!
    11/11: TEAM PURPLE!!!!!
    3/21/14-L&W born at 37w via csection

    Here Comes the Sun Blog
    PAIF/SAIF welcome!
  • Hi, I'm Milagros! H and I are both 28 year-old scientists. We have two of the sweetest, most awesome dogs in the world and we love to travel. I also love to read and crochet and I'm still obsessed with Harry Potter.

    We've been TTC our first since August 2012. I started having pelvic pain throughout my cycle in April 2012, so my OB sent me to an RE who specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of endometriosis this past May. He ran all of the initial tests and everything looks mostly okay so now we're just debating whether I should have lap surgery or try IUI next month. 

    It's nice to meet everyone! 

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    Married July 2011 * TTC #1 since 8/12 * Me: 29 DH: 29
    21 Cycles TI: BFNs
    DX: Stage 2 Endo, uterine polyps and paratubal cysts removed
    2/14: IVF #1 Lupron Protocol = 12R/10M/9F, no frosties; transferred one 3BB blast = BFN
    4/14: IVF #2 Antagonist Protocol = 18R/16M/15F/6 frosties; transferred one 4BB blast = BFP!!
    Beta #1 (5/12) = 232 Beta #2 (5/16) = 886 Beta #3 (5/20) = 3168
    EDD 1/18/15 It's a BOY 

    ~~~~~~ All Are Welcome ~~~~~~

  • Hi, clh4444 here. I'm not new but not really a reg either. I am 42 and hubs is 41 and besides being old I am diagnosed with unexplained. We are on cycle 15 and did one chlomid IUI cycle and one chlomid TI. Had a cp while on break and currently on break from meds and trying the old fashioned way.

    We are in the middle of a huge renovation and currently my roof leaks in a lot of places. I hate rain right now as a consequence. We are working on the roof but reinstalling slate tiles is a long process.

    I cannot touch my tongue to my nose.

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    My Ovulation Chart
    **All AL Welcome**
    TTC since July 2012 Me(42): normal HSG low progesterone 2.5 and TSH 13.9 DH(41): normal SA
    • 10 cycles no meds, July 2012 -March 2013: BFN
    • Cycle 11 - Chlomid and IUI April 6, 2013 BFN
    • Cycle 12 Chlomid but canceled IUI so only TI BFN
    • Cycle 13 - On break from meds - suprise BFP - ended in CP June 11, 2013
    • Cycle 14 - TTA BFN
    • Cycle 15 - 17 - Break from meds and doctor, trying on own BFN
    • Cycle 18 Chlomid and TI BFN
    • Cycle 19 BFN ...  onto Cycle 20
    • .........
    • Cycle I have no fricken clue anymore but still BFN
  • ky29ky29 member
    Hey, I'm Kylie. We are both 27 and have been trying since March 2012.  We are MFI.  I got pregnant the cycle of my HSG, with identical twins, but lost them.  We were getting ready to start with an IUI, so I have an appointment with my RE in a month to go back over our plan and get things moving again.

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    TTC since March 2012
    DX: MFI (4% motility)

    Cycle 13: Natural cycle w/ HSG test = BFP
    Identical twins! 
    Lost my angel boys at 10.5 weeks

    Cycle 14-16: Natural Cycles = BFN
    Cycle 17: Follistim + Trigger + IUI = BFN
    Cycle 18: Natural Cycle = BFN
    Cycle 19: Follistim + Trigger +IUI#2
    Polyp found: SIS 11/11 - hysteroscopy 11/14
    Cycle 20: Follistim + IUI#2 = BFFN
    Cycle 21: Follistim (adj. dosage) + IUI#3 TI  = BFN
    IUI cancelled due to weather
    Cycle 22: Follistim + IUI#3.1 = BFN

    Cycle 23: treatment break, IVF consult
    Cycle 24 - 26: natural cycle w/ acupuncture + Chinese herbs = BFN
    Cycle 27: Follistim + IUI#4 = BFFN
    Natural Cycles until IVF
    Cycle 30: IVF#1 - Starting with Menopur + Follistim + Ganirelix
    17 retrieved, 12 fertilized, 5dt w/ 2 blasts, 5 frosties

    Betas:  #1-156(9dp5dt), #2-1200(13dp5) #3-6112(17dp5)
    Ultrasound #1 10/6: 1 bean!
    TEAM BLUE!

    My Chart
    ~~ALL WELCOME~~

    BabyFruit Ticker
  • I am KLN, I have been trying since May of 2010.  I have PCOS and DH is fine.  Recently had a lap and HSG where they found my left tube was blocked, a bit of endo and a uterine polyp.  We just had our first treatment cycle of femara+trigger+TI, now we wait.

    Intersting fact is I taught myself to sew and I love to craft! 

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  • Howdy! I'm about to be 32. DH is 31 and we've been TTC since Sept 2011. We've tried everything from the good old fashioned sex method with temping and OPKs, Femara with TI, Femara with IUI and injects with IUI. I had a lap in Jan 2013 to remove stage 2 Endometriosis and a paratubal cyst and was since diagnosed with weak O.

    I'm at the end of IUI 2 and AF is coming soon. We're discussing where we're going to go from here and I am almost to the point of declaring financial infertility and stopping treatment.

    I'm not open about IF except to a few people IRL but I do keep a private blog that is open to all stalkers from here.
    https://myhappyfacesadface.blogspot.com

    Interesting fact: my name is not SueAnn.



    Me: 32 DH: 31.
    B/W: good. SA: good.
    November 2012: Paratubal cyst found during U/S.
    January 10, 2013: Lap removed paratubal cyst and Stage 2 Endometriosis. 
    3 cycles of Femara + TI = BFNs

    June 2013: Femara 2.5 mg, Gonal F Injects 37.5 IU, Menopur, trigger + IUI = BFN

    July 2013: Femara 2.5 mg, Gonal F Injects 75 IU, Menopur, trigger + IUI = BFP!!!!

    Beta 1 @ 11 DPIUI = 76. Progesterone = 27.3

    BFP 8/16/2013 // EDD 4/28/2014

    Jordan Samuel born April 19, 2014. 6 lb, 12 oz and 18 inches long.

     

     CLICK ME!!!11!!1111!!

     

  • imagenksmith17:
    Hi, I'm a lurker thinking of coming out of hiding. I haven't posted here on this board since last year.nbsp;nbsp;DH and I are both 32. I was diagnosed with PCOS with insulin resistance and hypothyroidism over 10 years ago now. We haven't gone through testing even though we started our TTC journey in 2011. Last year we were going to start testing, mainly a SA, but never did. We took a long break instead. I decided to intro again because the idea of TTC has come back up, but it's still early in our discussions. I thought it would be nice to have support from women who have been there. I'm currently on the pill and metformin. I'm also back on meds that are dangerous for TTC so that's another part of the discussion we've got to figure out.nbsp;This decision is a complicated one for us. Do I try to get off of my meds again, get off BC, and full on try again? Has anyone else ever taken a long break and decided to try again? Do we have to wait another year before seeking out medical help?nbsp;


    If you tried for a full year, then no I wouldn't wait another year again.

    But the other decisions are personal ones and what you need to discuss with an RE. Depending on your meds, he may or may not want you to continue them while TTC and through treatment.



    Me: 32 DH: 31.
    B/W: good. SA: good.
    November 2012: Paratubal cyst found during U/S.
    January 10, 2013: Lap removed paratubal cyst and Stage 2 Endometriosis. 
    3 cycles of Femara + TI = BFNs

    June 2013: Femara 2.5 mg, Gonal F Injects 37.5 IU, Menopur, trigger + IUI = BFN

    July 2013: Femara 2.5 mg, Gonal F Injects 75 IU, Menopur, trigger + IUI = BFP!!!!

    Beta 1 @ 11 DPIUI = 76. Progesterone = 27.3

    BFP 8/16/2013 // EDD 4/28/2014

    Jordan Samuel born April 19, 2014. 6 lb, 12 oz and 18 inches long.

     

     CLICK ME!!!11!!1111!!

     

  • Hi! I'm not new, but not a reg either. I think I've been hanging out here nearly one year. H and I both 31 and ttc since July 2011.


    PCOS and anovulation are the main culprits of our troubles. We've done 7 cycles of clomid/femara TI and one IUI exactly one year ago.

    Currently doing another cycle of Femara 5.0 and TI and just waiting to O. IF this cycle is a bust I'm ready to jump back on the IUI train in August.

    Off BC since 9/10;TTC since 7/11
    Me: 31 DH: 31
    DX: PCOS/anovulatory/Hypothyroid
    SA: normal
    HSG: all clear
    5 cycles of Clomid/Femara + TI
    IUI #1 (7/16/12) Femara 2.5,+ Trigger=BFN
    Treatment break Aug. 2012-June 2013
    IUI #2 (7/27/13)=BFP!!!
    Beta #1 @ 13dpiui --145!
    Beta #2 @ 19dpiui--2,550!
    BabyFetus Ticker
  • Hi! I'm Goose. New to 3T, but use to be somewhat active on TTGP before Nov. 2012.

    Hubs & I are both 33. I have stage 4 endo & adenomyosis. We were forced to take a 6 month break for surgery & recovery after a tumor was found in my pancreas. I am fully recovered & have an excellent prognosis. We just finished our 1st IUI, which ended with a BFN. I go in on Wednesday this week for CD3 b/w. The plan is that we will try 2 more IUIs and then will move on to IVF. 

    Fun Facts: I am a photographer. When I am not shooting or editing photos, I like to read, crochet, hike, & try new restaurants. I am also obsessed with Cardio Dance classes! 

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    TTC #1 since 8/2011
    Dx: Endometriosis(2000) & Uterine Fibroids
    Sept 2012-March 2013: TTA for surgery & recovery; surgery removed: neuroendocrine tumor & 30% of pancreas, 
    endo on diaphragm & in abdomen, & uterine septum
    April 2013: 5mg Femera - IUI cancelled
    May 2013: Cycle cancelled; CD3 estradiol levels too high
    June 2013: Cycle cancelled; umbilical hernia found; surgery to repair
    July 2013: IUI #1.2 - 5mg Femera + trigger = BFN
    Aug 2013: IUI #2 - 5mg Femera + trigger = BFN
    Nov 2013: surgery to remove 8cm fibroid from uterus & clean up endo
    March 2014: IVF #1 - Gonal F & Menopur; retrieved 12 eggs; 6 fertilized; 0 made it to blast
    moving on to DE
    July 2014: FET #1 w/ DE; cancelled due to clots in uterus; hysteroscopy to remove fibroid.
    Hopefully beginning FET #1.2 in late August/early Sept.

  • ksgsmuksgsmu member

    I am katie (36) and my DH is (37)...we have been married and TTC since April 2012.  I have hashimoto's w/ hypothyroidism. I have 2 failed IUI's and 1 cancelled one due to poor response. I am on a break to get healthier and lose some weight and get thyroid controlled and I got my first ever bfp last month (natural) that sadly ended in a loss at 6 weeks 3days.  I am still waiting on my period but anxious to keep TTC. We will try naturally a couple more cycles then try another IUI with a different protocol. 

    ***siggy/ticker warning***

    Me:36 DH:38 TTC#1 since 4/2012
    Me DX: Hashimotos,Hypothyroid, DOR, MTHFR,  DH: normal

     IUI #1-#4 BFNs and a few cancelled cycles in the mix.
    - poor responder
    ***Suprise BFP on 6/13/13. Natural MC @6wks 3days
    IVF#1 and 2- Cancelled due to no response on max stimms
    FET 5/20- BFP
    1st Beta- 641
    2nd beta- 2166
    Sono- TWINS!!!!
    Two Boys! Born January 2015 @36 weeks.  Healthy and no NICU!  So blessed!



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  • Hello! Jenni here.  A newbie, but I have posted an intro. DH is 28, I'm 27. TTC since last August. DX at this point is MFI, low morph. H has one prosthetic ball due to a childhood injury and low T as a result.  He has been taking clomid for about 2 months, so, in a month will do a repeat SA to look for improvement.  Just had my CD3 visit today, and have my HSG scheduled for Friday (yay!).  I do have an 8 yr old DS from a previous relationship, 4 cats, 1 dog, 3 hermit crabs.  I do digital art in my free time, and love nail polish.  Right now I am obsessed with Big Brother, and it's helping me keep my mind off everything.  Not sure if anyone else is a fan, but I have been watching the live feeds all day :) So much CBS cuts out for the episodes!
    Wedding Countdown Ticker
  • Hi all! I'm Kimberly and have been around for about a month. DH is 29 and I'm 27. We are college sweethearts and have been married 5.5 years.

    We started trying in June 2012 and met with the RE this May. We are currently waiting for DH's SA results to improve after he has taken vitamins for 3 months. My RE then does a testing cycle with monitored Clomid.

    I work in IT, love to read, study ballet, and am a beginning knitter.
    Pregnancy Ticker

    TTC #1 since June 2012
    Me (28) - DOR (AFC <10, undetectable AMH, >10 FSH), homozygous E429A MTHFR
    DH (29) - MFI low count and morphology

    September 2013 IUI#1 - Clomid + Trigger + IUI = BFN
    October 2013 IUI#2 - Letrozole + Menopur + Trigger + IUI = BFN

    Nov 2013 IVF/ICSI #1 - Protocol: BCP prep, high doses Menopur and Bravelle (12 days), ganirelex
    Results: 5 retrieved / mature, 4 fertilized, 1 arrested and 3 complex abnormal after day 3 PGS = Cancelled after ER
    Jan/Feb 2014 IVF/ICSI #2 - Protocol: Estrogen priming, high doses Menopur and Bravelle (11 days), microdose lupron
    Results: Cancelled after 11 days of stims due to low response and E2 levels
    Feb 2014 IVF/ICSI #3 - Protocol: No prep, low dose Menopur (6 days), ganirelex, Bravelle booster with trigger
    Results: 1 retrieved / 0 mature = Cancelled after ER

    Officially moving on to embryo adoption! We used and love Embryo Adoption Services of Cedar Park
    October 2014 FET #1 - BCP/Lupron/Estrace/Prometrium, transferred 2 of 4 from match #1, BFN
    December 2014 FET #2 - BCP/Lupron/Estrace/Prometrium, transferred 2 of 4 from match #1, BFN
    March 2015 FET #3 - BCP/Lupron/Estrace/Prometrium, transferred 2 of 6 from match #2, BFN
    May 2015 FET #4 - BCP/Lupron/Estrace/Prometrium, lost 2 to thaw, transferred 2 of 6 from match #2, BFN
    October 2015 FET #5 - Natural cycle, lost 1 from match #3 and 1 from clinic backup to thaw, transferred 1 backup, BFN
    February 2016 FET #6 - Natural cycle, transferred 1 from match #4, B FREAKING P!
    Beta 1 = 162, Beta 2 = 316, doubling just over 48 hours

     

  • Hi, I'm Honey and I am new to 3T (I also intro'd on the check in today) but I post on TTGP regularly.

    Our Dx is MFI and at this point we are just going to continue trying on our own and re-evaluate in December. I am on CD1 today :(

    We have two Labrador fur babies and we just bought a boat (!) to help distract ourselves from TTC and IF, if possible ;)

    I look forward to getting to know you guys....I may not have a ton of knowledge to add at this point, but I'll contribute what I can... 

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    My Babies!
    Tried for one full year before we got our BFP!

    What I want is what I've not got, but what I need is all around me -DMB

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    BFP: 11/30/2013 EDD: 8/14/2014


    BabyFruit Ticker
  • rco987rco987 member
    Hi, I am a very long time lurker. I'm a nurse, DH is in the agricultural industry and we are in our mid 20s. I don't see myself becoming a regular poster but I do get a lot of great inspiration, advice, etc from all of you. I recently had a biopsy of my uterine lining and we are waiting for results. If it shows damage I will have my blocked tube removed. Otherwise we will probably be taking a break to save up for IUI, since our insurance stops covering all visits related to IF once we start any transfer procedure. In the meantime we enjoy our 2 furbabies and 2 nieces.

    TTC since Nov '09 = 4 chemical pregnancies and a 6w3d miscarriage from Sept '10 to Nov '14. Have tried clomid, femara, injectables. Progesterone, estrogen, lovenox, asa to support pregnancies.

    Feb '11 : Diagnostic lap= left sided hydrosalpinx, SA= low (grade 2) motility

    Aug '13: Another lap. Endo removed, left tube (hydrosalpinx) removed. Hysteroscopy showed that the hydro was actively leaking fluid into uterus.

    Jan '14: DH dx with balanced translocation = high miscarriage risk. Can't afford IVF with PGD

    Aug '14: BFP on own. EDD 5/8/15. 4w3d beta 1344.


     

  • This is such a great idea GG.  I love having everyone's histories in this one thread!

    Hi all!  Mostly a newbie here.  I'm almost 31 (next week); DH is 29.  We've been TTC since May 2011.  Over those 2+ years, we've been given the "unexplained infertility" diagnosis and experienced two 1st trimester losses.  We're currently taking the summer off of treatments, because we really needed some time to reconnect with each other.

    Fun Fact: I can't touch my nose with my tongue, but can solve a Rubik's cube in under a minute from almost any location.

    BFP #1: EDD 12.28.12 - MC @ 6w3d | BFP #2: EDD 11.15.13 - D&C @ 12w4d
    BFP #3
    Superbaby born 4.5.14 | Just When You Least Expect It...
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  • Great idea~!

    My husband (44) and I (39) have had the diagnosis of unexplained infertility.  We have been trying since August of 2012 and have had 3 failed IUIs.  We are now headed for IVF and hope to start in September of 2013 with injections, etc.

    I am a teacher and love to read, sew, and travel.  Smile  I love to organize and usually find some new project to get myself engrossed in during the 2ww. 

    Welcome to everyone who is new and again, a great idea to refresh all of us who've been here for a bit as well.  Let's hope we all get our BFP's soon!

    ************** Siggy Warning************


    Married August 2012 -- Me (40 yrs old) My husband (45 yrs. old) 

    RE referral from ObGYN in late Jan. 2013 -- Testing Confirms Unexplained IF 

    IUI #"s1 - 3 (Femara + IUI) April - June 2013 - all BFN

      Decided to do IVF... Began stimming on September 10th!  Egg Retrieval 9/20/13.  19 eggs: 6 to mature to freeze after 6 fertilized with ICSI

     3 morula stage embryos transferred on 9/25/13.....Beta #1 on 10/4/13/ = 7.5  Beta #2 on 10/6/13 =  negative

      IVF#2 - Lupron plan  (set to begin on 10/28/13)  (Planning on thawing and fertilizing our 6 eggs with ICSI as well as all of the mature eggs they retrieve with this fresh cycle.)

     Late October 2013 - ectopic pregnancy - methotrexate injection....benched 3 months

    CD1 - 12/5/13...Lupron set to start on 12/26/13; CD1 - 1/2/14....Baseline 1/3/14....begin follistim tonight and continue with lupron.  (Got my calendar today!  IVF#2 is a go!)

    ER = 1/14/14  (11 eggs....9 were mature. 9 fertilized.  Of the 6 mature eggs we thawed, only 4 fertilized.  At this time, we have 13 eggs fertilized and growing.  Waiting for news about a 3-day or 5-day transfer.)

    ET = 1/19/14  (5dt).....3 blastocysts transferred!   (All nine embryos didn't make it to freeze.  =(  )

    Beta #1 = 1/28/14   (2 weeks after ER)  BFP! 209 (9dp5dt)   EDD 10/7/14

    Beta #2 - 1/30/14  (11 dp5dt) 302

    Beta #3 - 2/3/14  (15 dp5dt)  1222 

    Ultrasound set for 2/17/14......TWINS!        Twin A - HR 124 bpm; Twin B - HR 126 bpm

    Final Ultrasound with RE 3/10/14 - Twin A - HR 176 bpm; Twin B - HR 177 bpm.

     PAIF/SAIF Welcome! 

     

     

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