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Newbie to IVF

ShannonBeth77ShannonBeth77 member
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My hubby and I have been TTC for 12+ months and I am over 35, after visiting fertility clinic we decided IVF was best option.

Started BCP mid July

Baseline Ultrasound July 29

Lupron 20iu 2x a day on Aug 2

Cocktail (Lupron, Gonal-f, Menopur) Aug 4

I had 9 large follicles through the process, which gave me 8 eggs on day of retrieval. We are on day 4 of incubation, 5 of those fertilized...RE said they look fantastic...and I am scheduled for ET Tuesday.

Right now, I have high levels of anxiety and exhaustion just thinking about the what ifs. I am cautiously optimistic after reading lots of boards that we could get lucky on the first cycle. I am also stuffed up with progesterone tablets (3x a day)...I opted for the tablets instead of shots because I needed a break from needles.

Just looking for some positive thoughts and mojo from the people going through the same process here...my DH is so clueless, even after sitting through meetings and the class. I am not sure all the process has really registered for him yet and I am trying not to lose my cool for fear of hearing the "crazy" or "neurotic" looks because he knows I am on all kinds of meds. How do you get them to understand? 

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  • calbizcalbiz member
    Welcome!

    And here I am thinking my DH was the only clueless one. :)

    I did a picture tutorial for H. Very basic, this is an ovary, this is a uterus and tied the pics to the different meds. Did he truly get it? Maybe not all the way, but he at least has the fundamentals down.

    Understanding my roller coaster like emotions is another beast entirely. I actually did lose my cool with him a few days ago and now I totally regret it. The clueless thing is his reaction to feeling overwhelmed and I get that now.

    Much luck in your journey. The most important thing is that he supports you fully, even if his knowledge base is not where you want it to be.
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  • jwoods2011jwoods2011 member
    Just want to say, welcome and good luck!

    I know it's a scary and stressful situation :) but remember to breath.

    It's great that you're embryos are doing well :)

    good luck for Tuesday :) and hoping we hear some very happy news about a BFP soon! 





    After 13 chemicals/early miscarriages,

    8 rounds of clomid, 
    4 rounds of timed intercourse with injections, 
    and 1 round of iui, 
    we have moved on to IVF 
    IVF 1 - Chemical Pregnancy 
    IVF 2 - Cancelled - No EGGS!!! - diagnosed with possible empty follicle syndrome 
    IVF 3 - Failed.

    Private Adoption in Newfoundland - Failed after flying home from Africa - going to dr appointments/ultrasounds etc. BM decided to keep the baby - absolutely devastated. Baby boy was born with severe development issues with his limbs and has FAS :( 
    International Adoption in Uganda - Failed. 

    IVF 4 - Estrogen Priming Antagonist Protocol : 08/16/2014: Stims Started  08/28/2014: Trigger Shot 08/30/2104: ER - 14 eggs collected. !2 ICSI'd and 8 have made it into proper 2 celled embryos. 10/04/2014 Prospective transfer date :) (5DT) - 3 day report, 2x8 cells, 3x6 cells, 3x4 cells 09/4/2014: 5 day Transfer of 2 Early Blasts, and a Morula - Results: BFP ended in chemical. 

    IVF 5 - Donor eggs and Donor Sperm. female donor is 25, male donor is 22. Transfer set for March 7, 2015. 
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  • mrscswmrscsw member
    Welcome and GL! This is a very stressful time, but you are doing great! I hope your stay is short with us due to this round working!!! I will keep you in my thoughts this week. Let us know how things are going!!!!

    My TTC Story:

    Me: 40,DH: 48, Married 10/07/2011, TTC since 09/2011, 03/2012 Started Clomid, 04/2012     Clomid, 05/2012 Clomid, 06/2012 Went to RE, he found a plum size fibroid in uterus, husband has low sperm count, 06/06/2012 Removed fibroid, 08/2012 Hysteroscopy
    IVF #1 October 2012 - Retrieved 8 eggs, 5 fertilized, 10/13/2012 Transferred 3 embryos - 8, 5, and 4 cells,     the other 2 eggs did not survive freezing, 10/26/2012 BFP!! Beta: 11, 10/26/12 Beta: 2 = Chemical Pregnancy
    IVF #2 - March 2014 - Mini IVF - Retrieved 5 eggs, 4 fertilized, 4 Frosties - 8, 9, 7, and 7 cells all in good condition. 
    IVF #3 - May 2014 - Mini IVF - Retrieved 2 eggs, 2 fertilized, 2 Frosties - 6 and 8 in good condition. 
    FET #1 - September 2014 - Transferred 2 embryos - both 8 cells - BFN
    FET#2 - November 2014 - Transferred 2 embryos - BFN
    FET#3 - February 2014


    *PAIF/SAIF Welcome*
     

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  • ShannonBeth77ShannonBeth77 member
    Thanks, he is very supportive and inquisitive...I have to remember he is a man and not used to so much maintenance monthly like we are just in general. I just keep to the scientific part, which he seems to get.

    Appreciate the positive feedback!
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  • Canuck13Canuck13 member
    GL with your cycle! If you haven't already, join the Tropical Ovaries group too!!

    Me: 37 | DH: 41
    TTC Since 2011 DX: Unexplained 
    IUI's #1 - 3 = BFN
    IVF August 2014: FSH 4.1, PRL 15.3, TSH 2.1, W/ AFC 8.
     08/03 ER 5R, 4M, 3F. 08/08 5DT of 1-3AA0, 2 frozen :) bfp @9dp5dt. Beta on 08/20 = 414.
    So excited to have one little bean on the way!!
     
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  • sweetpotato123sweetpotato123 member
    Welcome and good luck!
    **Signature Warning**

    Dx PCOS August 2012
    Clomid x4 = BFN
    Femara+Follistim IUIs x 6 = 3 BFN, 2 C/P, 1 early miscarriage
    IVF June 2014- 43 R, 34 M, 24 F, 12 blasts frozen and severe OHSS
    FET September 12, 2014!
    Beta #1 12dp5dt- 724
    Beta #2 14dp5dt- 1631
    Beta #3 20dp5dt- 12,813
    Pending EDD at first OB appointment 11/6. Grow babies grow!

    "I might have to wait. I'll never give up. I guess it's half timing, and the other half's luck. 
    Wherever you are, whenever it's right, you'll come out of nowhere and into my life." ~ Michael Buble

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  • JzylaJzyla member
    Welcome! I've only done one IVF so far, but I too felt totally overwhelmed by the what ifs. I know it's easier said than done, but don't let the rumination dominate your brain. Find a good mind-body program or something positive to tune into (there are tons of online affirmation/hypnosis/relaxation programs)  and it will be much easier to tolerate. Your odds sound positive! Best of luck!
    30 yrs, healthy & TTC since April 2010 
    DH 32yrs & healthy
    *unexplained infertility* 

    Regularly access alternative medicine to supplement a lack of resources in our geographical area.
    • Three rounds of clomid (50mg days 3-7) were useless.
    • IUI#1 w/clomid & HCG in May 2013, BFN.
    • IUI#2 w/clomid & HCG on July 23rd. BFN.
    • IUI #3 in August cancelled last minute, due to lab error.
    • IVF#1 - Started Gonal F stims October 13 2013 for IUI. Over-responded with too many follicles, so converted to IVF. Retrieval October 29th - got 5 eggs, 4 fertilized. Had 2 perfect little embryos transferred on day 3 (Nov. 1). The remaining 2 didn't survive to freeze. Got our BFN on November 13th 2013.
    • IVF#2 - Started stims August 21st. Triggered with Suprefact, started on dostinex due to risk of OHSS. Retrieval September 5th - got 27 eggs! 21 embryos on day 3. Embryos deteriorated quickly. ESet 5day blast on Sept 10. No embryos high enough quality to freeze. BFN came Sept. 22.

    Reserved a semi-known proven donor in August .

    Waiting for consult/screening and protocols with estimated fresh cycle timing in October



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  • Sigh202Sigh202 member
    GL!
    Ready to take the road less traveled. 
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  • Justone13Justone13 member
    Welcome and GL. Hopefully your stay is short. Check out the August group. Might be a good place for that extra support also :)
    SIGGY WARNING//TICKER WARNING//PAIF

    Long of the Short:
     TTC since April 2013  DH 42 y/o I'm 30  Dh had vasectomy reversal Feb 2013 after 3 months developed scar tissue 
     First Re appt was September 2013 OOP for everything minus meds  
    DH's TESE surgery December 2013
    First cycle was February 2014 BFN none to freeze
     Second cycle was April 2014 BFP ending in Chemical Pregnancy none to freeze
     Third cycle June 2014 BFN none to freez
     Fourth cycle October 30th 28 retrieved, 13 mature and 12 fertilized
    PICSI, assisted hatching and fresh sperm from my DH's TESE surgery used
    5 FROZEN from a freeze all cycle! 
    FET completed on DECEMBER 9TH!!!
    Beta #1 13dp5dt BFP!! 800
    Beta #2 15dp5dt 2100
    Beta #3 17dp5dt 3600 
    First Scan January 5th! Everything looks great! Heart rate of 121!
    Second Scan January 20th. Baby Justone13 looks amazing. Heart rate of 175!
    Baby Girl is due August 27th
    Liv Annmarie born 8/25 7lbs 6oz 21 1/2 inches long 
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  • FutureMrsBaldwin2012FutureMrsBaldwin2012 member
    Good luck!!!

    Married 12/4/12

    Began TTC 11/2012

    Diagnosed as anovulatory 7/2013

    Round #1 Clomid 50 mg 8/2013= BFN

    Round#2 Clomid 50 mg 9/2013=BFN

    First appointment with RE 9/27/2013

    HSG showed left tube completely blocked, diagnosed with hypothyroid and began 50 mcg Synthroid, Vitamin D level low and began 2000 iu Vitamin D, Hubby's SA showed "super sperm" according to RE

    Round#3 Clomid 50 mg + Ovidrel trigger 10/2013= BFN

    Round #4 Clomid 50 mg + Ovidrel trigger 11/2013=BFN

    Round #5 Clomid 50 mg (no trigger, on vacation) 12/2012= BFN

    Round #1 Femara 2.5 mg, no trigger, IUI cancelled due to early ovulation 1/2014= BFN

    1/25/2014= BENCHED for the first time (two leftover follies on the right)

    2/7/14 Diagnosed with MTHFR/Benched

    4/2014 Round #2 Femara 5mg, IUI #1=BFN

    4/28/14 positive opk with no treatment while on break, confirmed with ultrasound= BFN

    5/16/14 5mg Femara + trigger + TI=  BFN

    6/2014 5mg Femara + trigger + TI= BFN

    Awaiting IVF consultation appointment on 7/29/2014

    8/8/14 Began BCP's to prep for IVF

    9/16/14 Began Lupron injections

    9/25/14 Began stimming for IVF #1 with Menopur and Bravelle

    10/8/14 10 eggs retrieved

    10/13/14 2 embryos transferred

    10/21/14 BFP!!!

    11/24/14 confirmed that baby stopped growing at 6 weeks, d&c scheduled 




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  • HollowvicHollowvic member
    Good luck, I will be starting IVF and I'm terrified. H is clueless also!! I just can't wait for it to be over.


    TTC #1

    Me: AMA, DH: MFI

    Official DX - MFI due to Hemochromatosis

    IVF #1 Nov. 2014 - ER 11/10 (10R 6M 6F) - ET 11/13 

    3DT of 3 embies - no frosties - CP = BFFN!!!!

    ****All Welcome****

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  • ShannonBeth77ShannonBeth77 member
    We made it to transfer day with two embryos that made it to the 5 day biopsy and one of those is normal...so fingers crossed on transfer today. We have two other embryos they are sending for biopsy today and if those are normal, we will freeze for future. Fingers crossed!
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  • mrscswmrscsw member
    @shannonbeth77 - I have everything crossed for you!!!

    My TTC Story:

    Me: 40,DH: 48, Married 10/07/2011, TTC since 09/2011, 03/2012 Started Clomid, 04/2012     Clomid, 05/2012 Clomid, 06/2012 Went to RE, he found a plum size fibroid in uterus, husband has low sperm count, 06/06/2012 Removed fibroid, 08/2012 Hysteroscopy
    IVF #1 October 2012 - Retrieved 8 eggs, 5 fertilized, 10/13/2012 Transferred 3 embryos - 8, 5, and 4 cells,     the other 2 eggs did not survive freezing, 10/26/2012 BFP!! Beta: 11, 10/26/12 Beta: 2 = Chemical Pregnancy
    IVF #2 - March 2014 - Mini IVF - Retrieved 5 eggs, 4 fertilized, 4 Frosties - 8, 9, 7, and 7 cells all in good condition. 
    IVF #3 - May 2014 - Mini IVF - Retrieved 2 eggs, 2 fertilized, 2 Frosties - 6 and 8 in good condition. 
    FET #1 - September 2014 - Transferred 2 embryos - both 8 cells - BFN
    FET#2 - November 2014 - Transferred 2 embryos - BFN
    FET#3 - February 2014


    *PAIF/SAIF Welcome*
     

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  • erbear84erbear84 member
    Good luck!




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