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  • Davie813Davie813 member
    Congratulations on getting started--August isn't really that far away! 

    70 shots sounds like a lot, but it's probably an insignificant number when you consider how many shots, blood tests, etc, etc, the average person has over the course of her lifetime (trying to fight math with math, but I don't think it's working...)

    What's going on with that emoji thing?  Is it hitting itself in the head with a hammer?  I don't think you can have nurses come and do that...
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    July 2014: IUI #1.  Follistim + Pregnyl.  2 follicles--BFN
    September 2014: IUI #2.  Follistim + Pregnyl + Ganirelix + Crinone.  4(?) follicles--BFN
    October 2014: IUI #3.  More Follistim + More Ganirelix + Pregnyl + Crinone.  4 follicles--BFP!  Beta #1=10 Beta #2=33 Beta #3=97 Beta #4=158.  M/C 11/1/14
    December 2014: IVF #1.  Microdose Lupron protocol.  9R, 9M, 9F.  3 5-day blasts transferred 12/15. BFFN.
    April 2015: IVF #2.  Microdose Lupron protocol.  16R, 15M, 12F. Transferred 2 5-day blasts 4/12 and froze 4--BFP!  M/C 5/25/15
    August 2015: IVF #3.  14R, 13M, 11F.  Froze 5 blasts for CCS testing.  3 normals.  FET planned for 10/2015.



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    JimBobCooter said:

    LOL at the hammer emoji.   It's supposed to be a scared face making a time out gesture, but  I totally can see that.  I'll take a hammer to the head too if it makes August get here sooner. 


    Ohhh, yes.  That makes a lot more sense!
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    AMH 1.05; FSH range 7-11

    July 2014: IUI #1.  Follistim + Pregnyl.  2 follicles--BFN
    September 2014: IUI #2.  Follistim + Pregnyl + Ganirelix + Crinone.  4(?) follicles--BFN
    October 2014: IUI #3.  More Follistim + More Ganirelix + Pregnyl + Crinone.  4 follicles--BFP!  Beta #1=10 Beta #2=33 Beta #3=97 Beta #4=158.  M/C 11/1/14
    December 2014: IVF #1.  Microdose Lupron protocol.  9R, 9M, 9F.  3 5-day blasts transferred 12/15. BFFN.
    April 2015: IVF #2.  Microdose Lupron protocol.  16R, 15M, 12F. Transferred 2 5-day blasts 4/12 and froze 4--BFP!  M/C 5/25/15
    August 2015: IVF #3.  14R, 13M, 11F.  Froze 5 blasts for CCS testing.  3 normals.  FET planned for 10/2015.



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  • AstrabacusAstrabacus member
    I'm glad it went well and I'm sure August will be here sooner than you think.
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  • ksgsmuksgsmu member
    I am glad it went well!  Even after countless medicated cycles and my OEIVF's  I still was overwhelmed with our DEIVF consult.  Just so many things!!!

    I gotta admit I am worried about the PIO shots too... I am use to the subcutaneaous (sp?) ones but the intramuscular ones scare the $%^ out of me.  I also don't trust my husband AT all  to give me the shots and I am a control freak so I plan on doing them myself.  I watched some youtube videos on how to do them over the weekend. I am also worried that I gotta go out of the country and take the shots with me ( at about what is hopefully the 8 week mark).  I hear a heating pad is key so I just went out and bought a new one as ours was crap.
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  • PrivateOnePrivateOne member
    Congrats on moving forward. August is gonna be here before you know it.

    During my 1st IVF I gave myself over 50 shots in two weeks. Will be the same with this protocol. Ugh!!!!!

    I was concerned about the PIO and my DH giving them to me as well.  I found it was actually much better than giving myself shots.  He did a great job and I just had to sit back and take it, lol.  My nerves were calmer as I didn't have to be responsible for sticking it in and pushing the plunger.  Also, I didn't have to watch it, I just stared at whatever tv show was going and it really was over very quickly.  Try not to worry ladies, it'll be alright :) 

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    IVF #2: Feb '14 ... Cancelled. Positive beta at baseline appt, became very early loss.
    IVF #2: Apr '    14 ... Retrieval Only. 2 embryos made it to day 3 freeze & will be batched with IVF #3 for PGD testing.
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  • Samuelismomma Samuelismomma member
    Congrats on getting everything moving forward...h gave me my shot for medicated...I actually was less nervous with him?..lol
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  • Mrs.McIrishMrs.McIrish member
    PIO sounds scarier than it is.. DH does the majority of mine but whe he works overtime shifts, I have to do them myself. Totally doable. You'll get used to it:-)

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    DOR (FSH 24.3)/ terrible egg quality ; homozygous MTHFR c677t
    5 IUI's: 2/11 to 6/11 and 1/12= BFN
    OE IVF#1-4 8/11-6/12= all BFN
    DE IVF#1 11/12 bad embryos= BFN
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    CFNBC 7 months, not doing well; decided on guarantee program at RBA w/frozen DE
    DE IVF #3 1/14  ET 4BB; BFP;M/C 5w1d, incomplete m/c; MVA extraction in ER 7w1d

    DE FET#1 ET 3/1714; BFP, beta 1 3/27= 197, beta 2 3/31= 1586, beta 3 4/7= 13879!!
    First u/s= Twins with HBs at 6w2d! We are Team Pink x 2!!

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  • Lm92599Lm92599 member
    congrats, Glad it went well.
    Me: 35  low AMH, normal FSH
    DH: 31 Fair DNA fragmentation test :( Normal SA
    TTC: since March 2012

    09-21-13 start IVF #1
    10-04-13 ER 6 eggs, 6 mature, all 6 fertilized. 3 frozen
    10-08-13 fresh transfer canceled due to high progesterone
    waiting for FET
    10-18 started BCP
    10-29 baseline appt scheduled
    11-20 scheduled date of FET #1
    12-2 BFN :(

    3-1-14 moving on to the next step. Switched RE. going to plan 3 IUI cycles while saving for IVF#2

    April 2014- IUI#1  BFN
    May 2014- IUI#2 BFN
    June 2014 IUI#3 BFN

    Taking a break for a while, focusing on our wedding.

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  • URMySunshine77URMySunshine77 member
    August will be here in the flash. :-) Congrats on moving forward!

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  • thirtyninetofortythirtyninetoforty member
    So glad things are progressing for you! 
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    TTC #1 with IUI and donor sperm
    First IUI May, 2014, Clomid + Trigger = BFN
    Second IUI July, 2014, Clomid + Trigger = BFN
    Third IUI Dec, 2014, Femara + Follistim + Trigger = BFN
    Fourth IUI Feb 2015, Femara + Follistim + Trigger = C/P :(

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  • MelissaMisoMelissaMiso member
    Congratulations on taking the next step. 70 is not so horrible if you think of it in terms of actual time. It probably only takes about ten seconds to do an injection. Ten seconds a day, not so bad. Good luck with everything!

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  • kindershlitzkindershlitz member
    Congratulations on moving forward. I can imagine it's overwhelming but good to hear to are comfortable with them answering all questions. I feel like I read you were a lawyer, a 40 page contract that I'm sure you'll be going over with a fine tooth comb.
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  • hooligans4hooligans4 member
    I'm glad the apt went well. So I guess our stay away ju-ju worked and you got the donor you wanted.

    August will be here before you know it and those 70 shots will be like nothing. Make that DH's job.

    Glad everything is progressing.

    Now start reading that contract!!!!!

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  • latershraderlatershrader member
    So happy to hear you are moving forward! August is so close! You can get through anything, contracts included, if you can get through all that IF puts in front of you. :) 

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  • BeckyP005BeckyP005 member
    Glad appt. went well. August will be before you know! I cried at my first appt. lol. The shots...ugh. I can't even think about that I start to get sick :(

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    Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive.  Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)

    DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN  DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!


     

     

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  • RadiantlyRadiantly member
    Just a light comment that I actually LOLed after reading the comments on the emoji and scrolling back up to see it. Ha!!
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    I'm very sensitive to diet (gluten, avoid processed foods) and environment. Have a history of inflammation and tendinitis before going off gluten in 2009.  
    July 2014 - RE Visit #1: Eggs look good, Endometrioma on R ovary, HSG showed blocked R tube close to ovary. DH SA normal 
    DX: Endometriosis probably the IF cause and gunking up tubes.  Since egg reserve is high, RE says I can wait a couple months and then get laproscopic surgery to remove endo & clear tube.  If that doesn't help then move to IVF. 
    Dec 2014 - Saw new RE - does not recommend surgery on tube as it isn't likely to help.  Doubts I have endometriosis.  My endometrioma shrunk to neglible size (yay!) 
    Seriously considering IVF in March/April
    12/17/14 - Natural BFP! 
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  • annaliselannalisel member
    I'm glad it went well. The PIO's not too bad especially after a positive pregnancy test!
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  • danieleandwaynedanieleandwayne member
    edited April 2014
    I'm always confused as to why they need the shots instead of oral or suppositories. But honestly, you'll get used to them after the first couple weeks, I'm sure. 

    And if you can do TKD, then you can handle a little shot. [;-)]
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  • danieleandwaynedanieleandwayne member
    Sparring is the best part! Well, after hitting the pads-- the pads make a better sound. 

    Suppositories are GROSS but not painful. Either way, good luck! I hope this is a one-off transfer for you!
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  • BeckyP005BeckyP005 member
    I had the option for suppositories @danieleandwayne‌ but they are so expensive!!

    ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
    Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive.  Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)

    DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN  DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!


     

     

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  • BeckyP005BeckyP005 member
    edited April 2014
    I think it was a $1000 difference. Don't have papers in front of me so not 100% sure. Maybe different for you?? I start mine before transfer. MH said no :(

    I couldn't switch now anyhow because I have them from my cancelled cycle. We can do it!! I think lol

    ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
    Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive.  Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)

    DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN  DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!


     

     

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  • danieleandwaynedanieleandwayne member
    My insurance didn't cover the suppositories-- and I worked at a hospital at the time and got all my meds from the hospital pharmacy (i.e. at discounted rates). They were $115-$140 per 10 doses and that was at the discounted rate. No idea how much the shots cost. 
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    TTC #2: BFP 4/22 but stalled growth and no HB at 9w3d on 5/30        

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  • ksgsmuksgsmu member
    @JimBobCooter   My insurance won't cover my first round of shots but will when I get pg.  When I was pregnant they did cover my  suppositories.  I hate the suppositories because they irritate your cervix and can cause bleeding.  So while scared of the shots I think they will be better in the end.  No messy stuff and no bleeding.

     I am using freedomfertility.com for my meds and you can look at prices on there to kind of get an idea.
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    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!!!!
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  • annaliselannalisel member
    PIO vs suppositories 

    It was like $100 OOP for 2 weeks PIO and like $800 OOP for suppositories for us. I also think each RE has their own biases about what works better. Isn't there also something about PIO getting into the bloodstream better so that progesterone level can be measured by blood draw? The higher progesterone level during early pregnancy can be reassuring.
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  • C_GirlieC_Girlie member
    Glad u have the wagon rolling in the right direction. Looking forward to hearing some good news in the near future
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