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Going to Jump in with Both Feet

SillySally24SillySally24 member
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It’s getting real…  Last week we signed the papers to start an IVF cycle, with my eggs, this month.  I’m remaining very hopeful, but realistic as well.  It’s a long shot, but due to my amazing parents, we have the ability to do it.  As some may know, my sister and I have been toying with the idea of sharing a donor, but since she’s on a break from IVF for a couple of months, this is a good time for me to try it on my own.  I don’t post very often (a bit shy that way), but I value what all of you have to say and it’s nice to “be around” others who understand. 

Me: 43, DOR   FI: 44, SA normal
TTC Since Nov 2013

01/2014: Meeting with RE to discuss options
02/2014: Clomid + Trigger + TI = BFN
03/2014: on the bench
05/2014: meeting with RE to discuss Donor IVF options
09/2014 - IVF#1 - converted to IUI - BFN

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Re: Going to Jump in with Both Feet

  • PrivateOnePrivateOne member
    YAY, good for you!!!!! I'm not too much older than you and I am on the "my own eggs" IVF band wagon too.  Actually, in the midst of #3 right now. #3 isn't meant to scare you, but rather inspire you :)

    I wish you all the best with this cycle and if you need anything just reach out to us.  Also, you may want to consider PGD testing with your cycle. It definitely adds expense, but it may be so worth it as you will know if the embryos are normal before doing a transfer.

    **** siggy warning - bfp & loss ****   ---- All Welcome ---

    Me: 44 - Hashimoto's (under control), DH: 38 - (minor issues)

    IUIs: 2 in 2012 ... Both BFN
    IVF #1: 10/16/13 ... BFP, however it was not viable and ended in an early loss at 7weeks.
    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.
    IVF #3: June '14     ...     Retrieval Only. 4 embryos growing, all arrested before day 5. Two from April thawed, but also arrested.
    Currently benched while determining how to proceed.

    "Keep going until you can't fail"

     

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  • Lesliem0901Lesliem0901 member
    Very exciting!! If IVF #5 and #6 don't work, I will be moving over to IVF too. I'm not sure why I'm so scared to move on to that phase of my journey, but I am. Best of luck to you!
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    TTC#1 since June 2012

    Dx: Unexplained Infertility / AMA

    BFP after 4th IUI cycle with Gonal F + Ovidrel on March 2014 | EDD 12/7/14 | MMC on 4/14/14 

    IUI#5 with Gonal F and Ovidrel trigger on 6/6 - BFN

    On to IVF #1 with a new RE. Started Gonal F and Menopur on 8/15.  Added Ganirelix on 8/24. Trigger on 8/26 for ER on 8/28. 8R 7M 3F.  Transferred all 3 on 8/31. BFP on 9/11 | EDD 5/20/15 - Beta #1: 56.7. Beta #2: 97. Beta #3: 1148. Beta #4: 3559. Beta #4: 7678. MMC confirmed on 10/13. D&C on 10/14 at 9w. Confirmed male with Trisomy 14.

    On to IVF #2 in March. CCS Testing on 2 embies. No go. Waiting to start IVF #3 in July. Surprise BFP on 6/14! EDD - 2/20/16 - Beta #1: 121.4. Beta #2: 236.4. Beta #3: 2014.

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  • SillySally24SillySally24 member
    edited June 2014
    @PrivateOne - we will be doing the chromosonal testing for sure!  Thanks.

    Me: 43, DOR   FI: 44, SA normal
    TTC Since Nov 2013

    01/2014: Meeting with RE to discuss options
    02/2014: Clomid + Trigger + TI = BFN
    03/2014: on the bench
    05/2014: meeting with RE to discuss Donor IVF options
    09/2014 - IVF#1 - converted to IUI - BFN

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  • lcwedlcwed member
    Good luck in the next stage of your journey.
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    Me 36 DH 39
    DD 3/29/12
                      BFP 6/4/14 ~ MMC 7/7/14 ~ D&C 7/15/14            
    BFP 11/28/14 ~ MMC  12/29/14    

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  • CaraHCaraH member
    Good luck!
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  • Davie813Davie813 member
    Good luck to you!
    *****Signature/Ticker Warning******

    Me: 41, DH: 45
    DD, 6/15/2013
    TTC #2 beginning January 2014
    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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  • Sherby613Sherby613 member
    Good luck!!
    **** Warning: Children/Loss Mentioned ****

    Natural cycle BFP 7/09; "baby bear" born 3/10
    Natural cycles starting 7/10; two cycles with clomid = BFP 12/10; m/c 2/2011 
    Cycle #3 with clomid = BFP 5/11; "baby lamb" born 2/12
    Natural cycles starting Nov 2013; 1/13 chemical pregnancy
    RE Apr 2014 Dx = hypothryoidism (Rx for synthroid)
    BFP 6/2014 Baby #3 due Feb 2015
     
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  • happygirl36happygirl36 member
    Good luck in your next step!!!!!
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  • C_GirlieC_Girlie member
    Good luck
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  • tlc35tlc35 member
    Good luck with your IVF!
    Me: 37                                               
    DH: 45
    BFP #1 3/19/14  EDD 11/29/14 MMC D&C 4/24/14
    BFP #2  12/4/14 Beta #1 218 at 12dpo Beta #2 1055 at 16dpo
    Saw heartbeat 12/29.  Please be a rainbow.
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  • BeckyP005BeckyP005 member
    Best of luck to you!!

    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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  • thirtyninetofortythirtyninetoforty member
    Great news!  Good luck!
    41 & single; DX:  PCOS
    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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  • CML11CML11 member
    Good luck! FX
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  • kelley72kelley72 member
    Best wishes! I love seeing the 40+ers here!  Not to diminish the hurdles for  ladies in their late 30's go through just helps me be inspired and hopeful!  Glad you posted and hope you continue to do so- the support and experience of others helps tremendously on those down days.   
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  • bumpuser10258960bumpuser10258960 member
    Glad to see you posting. The ladies here are so encouraging and informative - truly a wealth of knowledge! Good luck on your journey and be sure to check in with us to let us know how you're doing!
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  • Lady2010Lady2010 member
    Best of luck to you!  FX this is it!
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    Me:37 DH:39
    TTC#1 since 3/2012

    Diagnosis : Unexplained Infertility

    3 BFN rounds Clomid + IUI
    IVF 1 - BFN, 1 Frozen
    IVF 2 - BFN, 5 Frozen
    FET 1 - BFP!!! EDD 1/24/15 Beta 1: 700, Beta 2: 2,156; 1st U/S 6w3d: HB 118bpm, 2nd U/S 9w3d: HB 171bpm

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  • lgsdesignerlgsdesigner member
    Wishing you well!!
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  • TAT2MAMITAT2MAMI member
    Best of luck to you!!!
    Me: 38 ~  DH: 38 ~   DD: 8
    TTC #2 since March/April 2014.
     
     
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  • kindershlitzkindershlitz member
    Good luck!
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  • Fredifer1115Fredifer1115 member
    Hello. DH and I met with our RE today after DOR diagnosis last week. We are both 38. TTC for three months, skipping IUI and going straight to IVF after our convo today. IUI will be done if less than 3 eggs mature, but it's month by month decision. We are giving it one shot at IVF with my own eggs, and if it doesn't work we will go to donor eggs. So expensive!!! And of course not covered under either of our insurance plans :( Felt extremely confident leaving the RE today, which is completely different than after my last appointment with him. Signing up for our IVF class so could be doing IVF as early as next month!!! (Depending on blood work). Very exciting. And nerve wracking, but I'm trying to push all of that away and let the Universe take control.
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