*Third-Party Reproduction Check-in* Sept 14

RunCC37

This weekly check-in is for anyone using/considering or who has used a 3rd party method of reproduction, including: Donor egg, donor sperm, embryo adoption, gestation carrier, or surrogate - also Donors, GC's and surrogates as well! If you don't check-in for 3 weeks you'll be removed from the list but we'll happily add you back next time you check in! NOTE: Board etiquette - please post BFPs separately from the check-in, with a warning in message title.

Check-In: How is it going? What are your next steps? How are you feeling?

QOTW: What's your favorite season of the year? Why?

((Hugs))

@marshmallowevening - D-Em - We hope your ute has a smooth recovery & you can cycle soon!

@lincoln79 - IP-GC - We hope your foot heals up quickly!!

New BFPs & Other Good News!

@Mrs.McIrish - D-EG - Twin girls! EDD 12/2/14! Passed the glucose test with flying colors!

@2MamazinSeattle - D-EG/DS - Baby Simone Louise does NOT have Trisomy X!! Thank goodness!!

In the TWW!

@ceemonkey - DE/DS - Transfer was Sept 3rd. Beta is Sept 12th. FX!!!

@doodiebug18 - DS - DS IUI on Aug 30th. Beta is on Sept 15th. Good luck!!

@refeek1 - D-EG - FET #2 transfer was on Sept 5th. Beta on Sept 15th. FX!!!

Currently Cycling/Scheduled

@sorrellam30 - E-EG - On BCPs for the 1:3 shared program at SG. Did your nurse get back to you?

@JimBobCooter - D-EG - Estrogen/Lupron phase of donor egg cycle. Transfer at the end of Sept.

@Thespis7 - DS - IUI #2 tentatively scheduled for Sept 20th & 21st. GL!!

Waiting to Cycle

@chicagobride07 - D-EG - Working on a game plan for the next move.

@Km672 - D-EG/DS - Getting everything done for a transfer in October.

@Lacyj67 - D-EG - Parenting foster son! BCPs start Sept 23rd for FET in October or November.

@Love4Labs826 - D-EM - Working on some lining issues before next transfer.

@mm29 - DS - Testosterone Priming Protocol will begin with next cycle.

@marshmallowevening - D-Em - FET #3 possibly in November.

@RunCC37 - D-EG - FX for a match soon & working on immune issues with Dr. KK

@Rumbera28 - D-EG - researching affordable donor egg programs

Pregnant!

@Skadil - IP-GC - EDD 8/25/14 - Saga Karina will be here soon!

@lincoln79 - IP-GC - EDD 11/7/14! 7 frosties on ice for future siblings

@Sammer 818 – IP-GC - EDD 11/23/14! Turkey-day baby BOY!

@Mrs.McIrish - D-EG - Twin girls! EDD 12/2/14! Passed the glucose test with flying colors!

@ksgsmu - D-EG - EDD 1/12/15 - TWINS!!!

@Jessarab - D-EG - EDD 2/6/2015

@BeckyP005 – D-EG - EDD 2/22/15

@datingbettyboop - IP-GC - EDD 2/17/2015 - Starting to make announcements!

@pmv81 - DS - EDD 3/12/15 - Team Pink!!

Parenting

@Brooklynesque – D-EG - Baby girl born 7/24/14! Congrats mama!!

@cc+mm - D-EG - Gracie Annabeth born on 8/5/14!

@DoublePortion - D-EM - Boy/Girl twins born on 6/30/14! Good luck with BFing!

@e74 - D-EM - Twin boys born in 2013 and are on the move! Hello crawling and cruising!

@JM1977 – D-EG/DS - 21-month-old DD from DE/DS & newborn boy as of 9/13!

@LittleLady77 – D-EG - Twins! - Born happy and healthy in April'14!

@Liz4Paws – D-EM - Samantha Lynn born on 7/22/14!

@2MamazinSeattle - D-EG/DS - Baby Simone Louise was born happy & healthy on 8/21/14!!

RunCC37

Hi Girls

I haven't been around much lately. I'm a teacher, and I'd just like to say that Back to School is so overwhelming! I feel like I can't catch up, but I'm doing the best I can. Unfortunately, that means I don't have as much time for bumping. Hopefully things will calm down soon!

My Update: Our hopeful egg donor got her period last week and went in to repeat her baseline testing!!! We're waiting for her blood work to come back, but we got the results from her ultrasound right away. Her AFC is 18, which, according to my nurse, is great. I have to admit that I'm a little nervous because her AFC was 30 back in February (unless I am somehow mistaken). If anyone has any thoughts about this, please share them! I want to make sure we pick a promising egg donor!! We are still waiting for our follow-up with the RI... two weeks to go!

QOTW: my favorite season of the year is FALL!! I love the cool, crisp air, there are lots of fun activities, and it's my favorite season for running!

Thespis7

Hey ladies. I am on cd7 waiting to do injections and then ultrasound on Friday and hopefully IUI on Saturday. The wait before and after is brutal! I agree the whole back to school idea wrecks everyone's schedule for a little bit (and I'm a teacher so I even know what's coming but still get ratteled).

QOTW: Fall, I love the smells, thanksgiving, family, Halloween and everything about this time of year

ceemonkey

@RunCC37 I understand your worries about your donor's AFC but 18 is still great. Plus more can crop up after the baseline so I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Update: I had my first beta yesterday at 9dp5dt and it was 438. 2nd beta is tomorrow and that will be 12dp5dt so hoping for more than doubling.

QOTW: I love all the seasons - I really couldn't live where there's a consistent temp all year long. The change in seasons just makes me love each season that much more! That being said though, my favorite is fall. I love the cool crisp weather, the colorful leaves, and I love football, so it all comes together for me at this time of year. 

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sorrellam30

After complaining to my RE and my coordinator my nurse magically called me-imagine that. The other recipient goes in tomorrow for blood work since she still hasn't gotten her period. Meanwhile I'm starting week six of bcp ughhh. I'm just getting tired of waiting but that's part of the ride.


Qotd: I agree, fall is the best but I also agree I love all the seasons and the changes, I also couldn't live somewhere without it!

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sorrellam30

@RunCC37‌ 18 sounds amazing!! I pray for that many w my donor and I have to share haha. I'm also excited about running in cooler temps

DoublePortion

Congrats @2MamazInSeattle‌ on Simone not having Trisomy X! That's amazing!!! Congrats @ceemonkey‌ & FX for a great beta #2! Sorry I haven't been around much lately! I'm finally on my own with the twins and things are going pretty great. Just not a lot of free time. lol QOTW: Fall is also my favorite!!

BeckyP005

@ceemonkey‌ congrats on your beta!! FX for great beta tomorrow too!! @DoublePortion‌ glad to hear all is well!

Nothing to report! Still feel yucky from time to time. I'm just ready to hear the HB again in 2 weeks

QOTW: Winter. I know I know it's not fun when it gets brutally cold and dark early but I love watching the falling of snow and how beautiful the snow covered trees look! Drinking hot chocolate and having the fireplace on. Loved traveling to Beaver Creek every yr with my job too!

Christmas music and lights! MH gets annoyed because I love to drive around in other housing plans to look at decorations lol. Oh and yummy comfort food I have a love/hate relationship with winter.

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refeek1

Hi ladies,

My second beta is tomorrow (I don't get results from the first one until after they run the second one), but all tests are negative. I guess I'll be moving on to FET #3.

QOTW: I love summer and I'm sorry to see it ending.

ETA: I got the call, beta is 0.

chicagobride_07

GL to all! So, I've been breaking out into hives since my last failed transfer. It is odd because I've never been allergic to anything in my life. RE thinks there is no connection, but I've googled and there are a fair amount of stories of this happening to folks after repetitive IVF failures. Anyway, GP sent me to a derm, and derm referred me to an allergist. My allergy appointment is in a few weeks. I somehow think that this is symptomatic of immune issues and implantation failure, but greater minds than me need to figure this out. I'm looking forward to my appointment with Dr. KK in December. Seems very far away, but if am sure that the time will fly. As for my favorite season, I love the fall!

1220winterbride

@jimbobcooter omg, yes! Lupron.  it's the worst. AMEN.

Congrats @2MamazInSeattle‌ on Simone not having Trisomy X! 

Congrats @ceemonkey‌ & FX for a great beta #2. Hope to hear a great beta report tomorrow! ps I have a english cream Golden Retriever and he looks a lot like your pup! His name is Lucky Finn and he is one year old. 

FX @refeek1 !

@chicagobride_07 best of luck finding answers about your hives. talk about insult to injury

I am in my 2ww and I feel excited, good, hopeful. My mom was with me for the week so that was a great visit.

It's my 1st ever FET so I feel afraid, too. I will be devasted  in a way I cannot bear to imagine. & My butt is bruised & sore from the injection sites, 

on the plus side- Truly amazing Dr, she is smart and communicative. lucky and grateful  that we all have the medical resources. Just focusing on the positives and meditating. C'mon on little baby, grow grow, grow. **1st B/W on Friday AM! 

1220winterbride

oh, and my fave season is winter but i live in FL, so it's really heavenly!

ksgsmu

Hey ladies--!  @ceemonkey‌ congrats on your beta!!

I will be 20 weeks tomorrow. MFM appointment later today and I can't wait to see my babies!  Next goals 24 weeks. Just trying to stay sane and keep trucking every day!

QOTW:  I love Winter....  I sort of hibernate:  A roaring fire, hot drinks, Holiday movies and decorations.  love love love!

Lacyj67

@Ceemonkey oh my gosh!! congrats!!!! good luck with beta two!~!!!!

mm29

@Ceemonkey, COngrats on an amazing first beta!! Please update with Beta #2!
AFM: I received the first month of my calendar and I started my estrogen last Thursday and Testosterone started Sunday. I emailed my nurse about an antibiotic clarification and she replied back "Dr. G’s notes were very clear that you would start the zpack now. I agree that it is unusual but she has set up a special Mindy special protocol." I feel pretty special since I have my own "special protocol” LOL.
QOTW: my fav. seasons are tied. I love the spring because everything is new and the air is refreshing. I love the fall because I love the changing color of the leaves, and the crisp air.

Mrs.McIrish

ceemonkey said:

@RunCC37 I understand your worries about your donor's AFC but 18 is still great. Plus more can crop up after the baseline so I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Update: I had my first beta yesterday at 9dp5dt and it was 438. 2nd beta is tomorrow and that will be 12dp5dt so hoping for more than doubling.

QOTW: I love all the seasons - I really couldn't live where there's a consistent temp all year long. The change in seasons just makes me love each season that much more! That being said though, my favorite is fall. I love the cool crisp weather, the colorful leaves, and I love football, so it all comes together for me at this time of year. 

Cee---- that is an amazing first beta!!!!! Yay!!! Sending T&Ps for beta 2!!!!

Mrs.McIrish

Hi all- I'm 29 weeks on Wednesday!!! My shower was yesterday and my registry was pretty much cleaned out!!! It was really fun and my sister did a great job. Of course I cried.... One of my girlfriend even flew up from Texas to MA for the weekend. My next doc appt isn't until 9/26 so nothing going on there...

ceemonkey

Thanks everyone for the nice words. Update: beta #2 is 2170!

@mm29 - that's awesome about your specialized protocol, means they're actually looking at your file and putting thought into it! I had been at a clinic where I didn't think they didn't know me from the next patient.

@Mrs.McIrish - so happy you had a nice shower, that sounds wonderful!

@Rumbera28 - I know exactly how you feel about your birthday. Mine's coming up on the 26th and it always reminds me of how I'm getting older, and it also reminds me of the first time I got the bad news about my high FSH - two days after my birthday 4 years ago. I hope you were able to enjoy your birthday a little and forget about your AMA.

@1220winterbride - your pup is so cute! Ours is a Great Pyrenees - funny how they look alike even though totally different breeds!

mm29

@ceemonkey, how many did your transfer? That is one rocking beta!! Wishing you a H&H 9 months

ceemonkey

I transferred 2. I am nervous about that but in my previous 4 attempts I transferred 2 and ended up with nothing so I felt like I had to do 2. The real test will be the first u/s - I'll try not to freak out too much between now & then.

Mrs.McIrish

refeek1 said:

Hi ladies,

My second beta is tomorrow (I don't get results from the first one until after they run the second one), but all tests are negative. I guess I'll be moving on to FET #3.

QOTW: I love summer and I'm sorry to see it ending.

I'm so sorry you are seeing negative.((()))

1220winterbride

 @mrsmcirish your shower must have been a joy. so sweet. sounds perfect!

BeckyP005

@refeek1‌ I'm so sorry {{HUGS}}

@ksgsmu‌ yay for another lover of winter!

Happy Birthday @Rumbera28‌! The birthday I just had really made me sad too. Did you atleast have some good cake?

chicagobride_07

@refeek1‌, I am so sorry. I've gotten the call with the zero beta news now three times in recent months, so I know how it feels. Are you going straight into another FET or will you do any further testing?

refeek1

@chicagobride_07 Thank you. I hate that call! I have a follow up call on October 6th to see what changes need to be made with my next FET. Hopefully I can do it in November. I have 4 frosties left.....
ETA: I'm sorry you know that feeling of a 0 beta all too well.

doodiebug18

Hi all well I didn't even get a chance to do my beta. So, we're onto our 2nd iui at the end of the month with DS.

My favorite season is fall. I love the cool crisp air and anything pumpkin.

violetmarie61516

Hi ladies!  Huge hugs to those that need them and congrats to those celebrating milestones.

We STILL have not heard anything back from Nan or Dr. Duffy.  I'm pretty angry about it at this point but I also haven't had the time to call them and ask what the heck either.  I'm going to try to call them this week.  I have not been around lately at all, I've been so busy with my new position and work and going back to school myself.  That and the fact that I'm really upset and still have it in my head that I won't be able to carry a baby is just killing me and I have been trying to focus on anything other than TTC.  So it seems as if we are on a slight break I supposed you could call it.

QOTW: THIS is my favorite season....FALL.  I love the cool but not cold weather and the fact that I can wear sweat shirts and jeans whenever I want and be comfy.  I also love pumpkin donuts, the cider mill and decorating

Km672

Hey ladies,

Sorry I'm so late to the party this week!

I made the trip to SIRM NJ Monday and drove back Tuesday.

@Runcc37 - 18 is great. I wouldn't even worry about that number!

@ceemonkey - omfg!! I have been stalking you for this update!! I know you're very cautious, and I don't blame you... But, I will say that I am very excited for you-

@marshmallowevening‌ - so very sorry you're going through this. I hope you get more profiles soon.

@sorrellam30 - so sorry for all of the waiting. I hope you get a start date very soon!!!

@DoublePortion‌ - glad all is well

@BeckyP005‌ - hope you're feeling better!

@Refeek1 - I'm so very sorry.

@chicagobride_07 - I'm sure the time before your appt will pass quickly. I'm sure it will be worth the wait-

@mm29 - hope your cycle goes smoothly... Thinking of you

@Mrs.McIrish - so happy for you and I'm glad you had a wonderful day! I was thinking about you on Sunday and I knew you were enjoying your special time celebrating!

@Love4Labs326‌ - I'm so sorry you haven't heard back from anyone. I don't blame you for being angry. Did they give you a timeline about when you would hear back? I'm glad you've kept busy, but I would follow up ASAP. That's so unfair to you.

*Update- well... A lot is going on. I had my mock transfer Tuesday and it was very quick and painless; I'm not sure why it was so easy this time, but I hope it goes just as smoothly for the real deal.

I really like my new RE and the new clinic, but I still don't have any hope of this working. I have to say that being in a clinic where they truly believe in immune issues and IF was reassuring. I do feel that there has to be some kind of immune component to all of my failures and given the fact that my NK cells are elevated; I'm just not sure if any of the treatments will ever work.

I know I still have the 2 FETs ahead of me, but I'm still trying to figure out what our next steps will be.

Qotw - I love fall. Although it makes me dread winter (I loathe winter!!) but I love the sunny days and the cozy nights. I love the cooking and pumpkin everything!

1220winterbride

@Refeek1 i am sorry to hear the betas are negative

@km672 glad you are feeling comfortable with your medical team. best of luck!

RunCC37

Thanks for your reassurance about the AFC, ladies! I emailed my doctor to get his thoughts. He said that he did both u/s himself, and was very thorough on the first one. The most recent one, he said there were lots more but he didn't bother counting them because he saw enough to know that this donor still has a lot of potential.

It seems like we have a match!!! Right now, we are working on the schedule which is a bit complicated. We're held up until I get my results from Dr. KK. 11 days to go!!! My nurse said that we'll either have a transfer around 11/4 or 11/18 depending on when we can get started. So soon!!!! Ahhhhh!!!!!!

BeckyP005

@RunCC37‌ great news!!

RunCC37

Thank you as of this moment, we are waiting for Dr. KK's Tx plan (we get it in 8 days), I'll start the pill on my next CD2 (around 10/2), and our donor has been contacted to confirm a mid-November ER/ET. Ahhhhh!!! So much in the air!!! On top of it all, I was offered a spot in a big marathon on 11/2. I'm going to talk to KK to see if she thinks it'll be safe for me to run it 2 weeks prior to transfer. FX! It sounds like it's too good to be true, but maybe the universe is paying me back for a horrible year last year?!

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