Welcome to the May Blossoms Check-In!
Check-ins every Monday & Thursday.
This is a check-in for those who are doing IVF/IVM or FET with an ER/ET scheduled for May. If you are interested in joining, please fill us in on your cycle below (# IVF cycle, where you are in the process, relevant dates, etc.) Be sure to update us along the way!
Check-in leaders for the month are: @penad5 (Monday) @CallaLily30 (Thursday)
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<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />QOTD: Today is Donald Duck’s birthday! Do you have a favorite Disney character?
BFPS:
Milagros314 – IVF #2
heavenseyes55 – IVF/ICSI #1
SuperPsi – Fet#1.2
Puzzlefuz – FET #1
SLKH – FET #4
Lady2010 –FET #1
Danjan2019 – IVF#1
Tarala – IVF #1
Kacelets – IVF#2
Penad5 – FET#1
CallaLily30 – FET #2
ksgsmu – FET #1
imc0513
Jaztaz1 – FET #4
Cls78 – IVF #1/FET #1
clguerra88- IVF/ICSI #1
Spring78 – FET #1
BFNS:
Zeynsom – IVF/ICSI #1
ExoticAntibiotic –FET #2
Twinkie0612 – FET #1 w/ Donor Embryos
LeggyJeggy IVF/ ICSI #4
March Angels:
Runforcookies – FET#1
In the 2ww:
jaytee16 – IVF#1
Hernsy – IVF #1
BellaLux – IVF#2
tptbabe – IVF/ICSI #1
Cancelled/Delayed:
ikrystal – FET #1
ejrobbi – IVF/ICSI #2
Sweetpotato123 – IVF#1 – Good luck in June!
Angjohns99 – IVF #2
hopefulsprout – FET #2
Anitaflora – IVF/ICSI #2 – Good luck in June!
Gnl42 – IVF#1.2 – good luck with your FET in June
Mrswillie – IVF #1 – good luck with your FET in June
jbasore1123 – IVF #3 - – good luck with your FET in June
Jessimi06 – IVF/ICSI#1
Between ER/ET:
AuroraP725 – IVF#1 – freeze all
tptbabe – IVF/ICSI #1
cwoodward777 – IVF #3
Stimming/Priming/Monitoring:
LizBlue – FET#1
fizzachaudhary – IVF#2
Prep (BCP/Lupron/EPP/waiting for CD1):
vibeee – IVF #1
Angjohns99 – IVF #1
BFP #1: 1/4/13, EDD 9/8/13, Missed M/C confirmed 2/8/13, Misoprostol
2013: Three CPs w/ EDDs: EDD 2/10/14, EDD 3/24/14, EDD 6/24/14
IVF/ICSI #1 (Antagonist) - Jan 2014- 19R, 14M, 11F, 3 penguins (6BB, 4BB, 6BC) PGD tested- All Normal!
IVF/ICSI #2 (Antagonist) - Feb 2014 - 23R, 11M, 10F, 1 penguin (3BB) - Another Normal!
FET #1 - March 26, BFN
FET #2- Beta #1 (9dp5dt) -332, Beta #2 (11dp5dt) -1027, EDD 1/30/2015, Missed M/C, D&C 6/19/14
IVF/ICSI #3 (Lupron Down Reg) - Oct 2014 - 38R, 28M, 27F, 20 frozen on day 5, 16 normal penguins!!
FET#3 - February 1, 2015, Prep begins 1/13
All Welcome!
Re: ~~May Blossoms Check in 6/9~~
BFP #1: 1/4/13, EDD 9/8/13, Missed M/C confirmed 2/8/13, Misoprostol
2013: Three CPs w/ EDDs: EDD 2/10/14, EDD 3/24/14, EDD 6/24/14
IVF/ICSI #1 (Antagonist) - Jan 2014- 19R, 14M, 11F, 3 penguins (6BB, 4BB, 6BC) PGD tested- All Normal!
IVF/ICSI #2 (Antagonist) - Feb 2014 - 23R, 11M, 10F, 1 penguin (3BB) - Another Normal!
FET #1 - March 26, BFN
FET #2- Beta #1 (9dp5dt) -332, Beta #2 (11dp5dt) -1027, EDD 1/30/2015, Missed M/C, D&C 6/19/14
IVF/ICSI #3 (Lupron Down Reg) - Oct 2014 - 38R, 28M, 27F, 20 frozen on day 5, 16 normal penguins!!
FET#3 - February 1, 2015, Prep begins 1/13
All Welcome!
***EVERYONE WELCOME***
AFM: Still in disbelief over BFP, anxious for beta on Wednesday. Done 4 home tests all with strong positives, so keeping my fingers crossed. My DH had an oddly subdued reaction to the news. I had to ask him last night how he was feeling about it & he said he was happy but trying not to get his hopes up. He said he was cautiously optimistic. I guess he has really taken the "nothing is guaranteed" aspect of IF to heart. Kind of a bit of a buzz kill, but I do understand where he is coming from. Still, I'm just thrilled to know I can at least get this far and want to celebrate that for now, as we have never even gotten this far before in 3 years of trying.
*************Siggy Warning. Loss mentioned.************
Me: 36, DH:37
Married 4/2010, TTC since 7/2011
Dx: Officially Unexplained (I have Polycystic Ovaries diagnosed via ultrasound, but few classic PCOS symptoms, he has mild MF issues. So... not issue free, but nothing so severe as to explain IF)
I also deal with post-surgical Hypothyroidism following Thyroid Cancer in 2009, but under control with Levothyroxine
4 months Clomid (thinned lining) and 10 months Letrozole (every indication that I responded perfectly)
6 failed IUIs in 2013, 3 with trigger
IVF #1 in March 2014
ER 3/21/14, 31R/21F, 12 frosties!
ET 3/26/14, 1 perfect blast transferred: BFN
FET#1 5/28/14, 2 "beautiful" early blasts transferred. BFP!!
Beta #1 (6/11/14) 798; Beta #2 (6/18/14) 7,966.
1st u/s (6/25/14) showed 2 sacs, 1 empty & 1 with a beautiful little bean doing what it needs to do!
EDD 2/14/15, missed miscarriage, DX: Trisomy 21. D&C 8/1/14
FET#2 Transferred 3 embies, 2 looking pretty good, one not so much. BFN.
IVF#2 January 2015, tentative ER 1/23
@CallaLily30 Im so sorry.. Sending you lots of hugs! Its so hard, no matter how much you try to prepare yourself, there is still a part of you that hopes things work out for the best. Im being so optimistic for you.
@tptbabe Sending you hugs too... so sorry about the BFN. Hopefully you get some answers. My family therapist helped me a lot. So I think its good that you are looking for someone to talk to.
@CLS78 I cant belive you have ultrasound in a couple days, how exciting. Are you still POAS?
@Spring78 I think we can all relate to H a little. Mine was the same way. He is a little more into it now, but is still very cautious when talking about it.
AFM: I just had my 2nd beta draw, so I should get the results this afternoon. Im just wondering when I can stop some of the injects. (my body feels like a pin cushion)
QOTD: I was a Warner Brother gal... Taz was/is always my favorite. But having to pick from the Disney family it would have to be Ariel (The Little Mermaid). Still one of my favorite movies.
Waited a long time, tried a lot of stuff, science made me a mom.
@tptbabe - keep your chin up. I was right there this weekend.
AFM: my betas came back this morning. I'm BFP!! Betas are 50 and when I asked if that was ok the nurse said since they test so much earlier than a lot of clinics so that number is great. She told me that Saturday was 4-6 days too early & blood will show at least 2 days before urine. I think I laughed and cried for 30 minutes. Back in for 2nd beta on Thursday or Friday. DH is still out of town with the Marines. I only get random text messages. I think I am going to borrow a baby car seat and put it in his truck on base so he sees it when he gets back.
QOTD: I was a total Wizard of Oz freak. But if I had to choose Disney, probably Ariel.
*************Siggy Warning. Loss mentioned.************
Me: 36, DH:37
Married 4/2010, TTC since 7/2011
Dx: Officially Unexplained (I have Polycystic Ovaries diagnosed via ultrasound, but few classic PCOS symptoms, he has mild MF issues. So... not issue free, but nothing so severe as to explain IF)
I also deal with post-surgical Hypothyroidism following Thyroid Cancer in 2009, but under control with Levothyroxine
4 months Clomid (thinned lining) and 10 months Letrozole (every indication that I responded perfectly)
6 failed IUIs in 2013, 3 with trigger
IVF #1 in March 2014
ER 3/21/14, 31R/21F, 12 frosties!
ET 3/26/14, 1 perfect blast transferred: BFN
FET#1 5/28/14, 2 "beautiful" early blasts transferred. BFP!!
Beta #1 (6/11/14) 798; Beta #2 (6/18/14) 7,966.
1st u/s (6/25/14) showed 2 sacs, 1 empty & 1 with a beautiful little bean doing what it needs to do!
EDD 2/14/15, missed miscarriage, DX: Trisomy 21. D&C 8/1/14
FET#2 Transferred 3 embies, 2 looking pretty good, one not so much. BFN.
IVF#2 January 2015, tentative ER 1/23
FX for a great 2nd beta for you!
@CallaLily30 I wrote you on the PAIF check in but I'm so sorry. Try to hang in there and remember that miracles CAN and DO happen.
@tptbabe I wanted to tell you that I have been through 5 embryo transfers. After my 3rd BFN I was so mentally upset over it that I felt like I couldn't function. I remember telling my DH htat I was NOT doing okay. He encouraged me to see a therapist and OMG it was the best decision I've ever made EVER. I simply googled "infertility counselor in (my city)" and up popped her name. I'd strongly recommned you see someone who specializes in infertility if that's a possiblity. She is AMAZING. HOnestly, what was aneeded was someone for me to vent to/share with and cry to rather than constantly dumping it all off on my husbands. Naturally men want to HELP and FIX our situation but in this case they can't so it's frustrating. To this day my DH says that that therapist saved our marraige lol Just my simply listning to me! lol He says he owes her starbucks and dinner on us b/c she is such a life savor. I highly recomned it and think it's awsome that that's the route you're taking. I'm Sorry about your cycle and hope htat your WTF brings some peace to you.
@Spring78 Congrats lady! My DH was pretty reserved too. Especailly since had a chemical before so our BFP was basically taken away the next day but this time I got stern with him and said we HAD to celebrate hte little victories along the way!! It was MUST! He agreed I agree with @Lady2010 htat things get more real after you see the heartbeat!
@jaztaz1 Cna't wait for Beta #2!!! I feel so good about this for you!! Girl, I hate to break it to you but I'm still on them all. Every RE is different but mine said he'll retest my progesterone at my 9 week u/s and decide if PIO can stop or not. My butt is literally numb from all of the injections. IT's kinda sad. It's also covered in bruises but they are WELCOMED! lol Also, my Lovenox MAY stop soon but I think you have more reason than I do to be on it. Some women are on it throughout their entire pregnancy... My RE said he'd keep me on it at least until my 9 week u/s and then go from there. How have you been handling those? Mine haven't been too bad (besides a few bruises here and there) but last night I must have hit a blood vessel b/c the injections site would NOT stop bruising and welted up. I have a nice trophy of a bruise today on my belly lol I"m honestly terrifeid to stop taking the injections!! I wanna make sure baby is happy in there. How long will you be a on prednisone? How many mg are you taking?
@Hernsy Congrats! Cute Idea! My hubby is in the Army. I think that's a sweet idea to do while they're in the field! mine would be text messaging me like crazy before he even got in the car since he'd know I have good or bad news and he'd be dying ot know! lol
AFM: Waiting for u/s #2... June 19th. Seems so far away but I'll be 9 weeks by then. Woo Hoo. I'm counting down the days! lol
FET #1 (7/2013) - 2 embryos - BFN
FET #2 (9/2013) - 2 emrbyos - BFN
New RE. Fresh Start
IVF #2 (2/2014) - 25 Retrieved, 19 Mature, 16 Fertilized, 9 blasts.
CGH Testing: 6 Normal
FET #3 (4/2014) -1 embryo - BFP! Beta#1: 35 Beta #2: 16
FET #4 (5/2014) -1 embryo - BFP! Beta#1: 321!!! Beta #2: 727.9! 6/5/2014 Heartbeat! 144bpm It's a girl! Due January!
@Hernsy YYYYYYEEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!! See sometimes POAS too early is dangerous. lol Hoping things continue to progress for you.
@SKLH OMG dont freak me out, the WHOLE pregnancy?... The price we have to pay i guess. lol Im hoping I can stop by the end of 1st tri at the latest. 5ml a day for prednisone. Lovenox is iffy, some days it hurts and I bruise and some days Im just fine.
Waited a long time, tried a lot of stuff, science made me a mom.
@tptbabe I'm so sorry, fx that you can get some answers and good plan moving forward. I fully support the decision to seek a counselor to help process everything, I plan to do the same should this cycle fail
AFM- Today is 6dp5dt and early this am there was a light pink tint on the tissue. I also noticed a bit on the liner. Pretty sure it's not implantation bleeding as it too late; charging it to the endometrin. I've had a little bit of cramping on and off and bloat from the meds. I go back for labs tomorrow am to check estrogen and progesterone so I'll mention it to nurse tomorrow. Just really hoping this is not a sign of an impending BFN and period.
Team Purple!!!!
@jaztaz1 Do you remember the reason you were put on Lovenox? I can't remember what you said but I'm pretty sure it was a legit clotting issue. If so, yes... the entire pregnancy lol I don't have any clotting issues that warrant blood thinners (besides MTHFR but that's not usually treated with blood thinners) but after 5 cycles we didn't know what else to add so we added Lovenox. lol After I read your response I lifted up my shirt to see the bruise I got from last night and it's NASTY. I actually had my entire belly covered in them and then decided to drive down to Florida to see my family last weekend. I spent a lot of time on the beach... when I got back inside my bruises were faded!? I was so confused and a little worried. I googled it and sure enough... the sun promotes something in the bruising causing it to start turning yellow. Crazy right? This new one looks DARK compared to the others now lol
@BellaLux Actually 6dp5dt is NOT too late for implantation bleeding. I'm not trying ot get your hopes up b/c it can be anyhting but on 7dp5dt I had literally bright red blood on my undies. I was 100% sure it was over. I took a shower and climbed into bed with soakinig wet hair so sad and went to bed. Guess what? It worked! lol Hang in there girl! Stay positive!
FET #1 (7/2013) - 2 embryos - BFN
FET #2 (9/2013) - 2 emrbyos - BFN
New RE. Fresh Start
IVF #2 (2/2014) - 25 Retrieved, 19 Mature, 16 Fertilized, 9 blasts.
CGH Testing: 6 Normal
FET #3 (4/2014) -1 embryo - BFP! Beta#1: 35 Beta #2: 16
FET #4 (5/2014) -1 embryo - BFP! Beta#1: 321!!! Beta #2: 727.9! 6/5/2014 Heartbeat! 144bpm It's a girl! Due January!
Just got 2nd beta back at 1419...U/S scheduled for 6/18.
@SKLH No i dont have a clotting issue. RE just recommende that Lovenox and Prednisone have been known to help. If it means I come home with a baby, im all for it though lol. I just called and did a prescription refill.
Waited a long time, tried a lot of stuff, science made me a mom.
FET #1 (7/2013) - 2 embryos - BFN
FET #2 (9/2013) - 2 emrbyos - BFN
New RE. Fresh Start
IVF #2 (2/2014) - 25 Retrieved, 19 Mature, 16 Fertilized, 9 blasts.
CGH Testing: 6 Normal
FET #3 (4/2014) -1 embryo - BFP! Beta#1: 35 Beta #2: 16
FET #4 (5/2014) -1 embryo - BFP! Beta#1: 321!!! Beta #2: 727.9! 6/5/2014 Heartbeat! 144bpm It's a girl! Due January!
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
@jaztaz1 Great numbers!! Woo hoo!
@SKLH oh thx for sharing; a friend just shared a similar experience so not counting myself out just yet:-)
***Siggy Warning***
Me: 35 DH: 34
TTC since May 2012
Unexplained Infertility
IUI#1 October 2013- 58m post wash - BFN
IUI#2 November 2013- 39m post wash - BFN
IUI#3 January 2014- 33m post wash - BFN
IVF #1 March 2014- 23R/18F/ZERO Frosties - BFN
IVF #2 May 2014 - 17R/14F/1 frozen pea (2-8 cell 10% fragmentation day 3) BFP
Beta #1 77.7 (13dp3dt)
Beta #2 307 (17dp3dt)
Beta #3 695 (19dp3dt)
Beta #4 2232 (23dp3dt)
1 Beautiful Baby - EDD 1/28/15
Following my scare this past Thursday, my RE wanted me in again today. Although I had no more bleeding after Thursday, he found a blood clot forming in my uterus. It is not affecting the baby and is only 1cm, but is still a concern. This would probably explain the spontaneous bleeding the other day. Just something else to worry about...
The baby is looking great! Measuring a day behind the 7w2d I should be at. Heart rate was over 120.
Every step of this process is so trying...
Ella Rose
1/17/15 born via IVF w/ ICSI
Spontaneous Twins!
Due January 2016
Follow our Journey
*************Siggy Warning. Loss mentioned.************
Me: 36, DH:37
Married 4/2010, TTC since 7/2011
Dx: Officially Unexplained (I have Polycystic Ovaries diagnosed via ultrasound, but few classic PCOS symptoms, he has mild MF issues. So... not issue free, but nothing so severe as to explain IF)
I also deal with post-surgical Hypothyroidism following Thyroid Cancer in 2009, but under control with Levothyroxine
4 months Clomid (thinned lining) and 10 months Letrozole (every indication that I responded perfectly)
6 failed IUIs in 2013, 3 with trigger
IVF #1 in March 2014
ER 3/21/14, 31R/21F, 12 frosties!
ET 3/26/14, 1 perfect blast transferred: BFN
FET#1 5/28/14, 2 "beautiful" early blasts transferred. BFP!!
Beta #1 (6/11/14) 798; Beta #2 (6/18/14) 7,966.
1st u/s (6/25/14) showed 2 sacs, 1 empty & 1 with a beautiful little bean doing what it needs to do!
EDD 2/14/15, missed miscarriage, DX: Trisomy 21. D&C 8/1/14
FET#2 Transferred 3 embies, 2 looking pretty good, one not so much. BFN.
IVF#2 January 2015, tentative ER 1/23