The bump hates me this morning. I got on my laptop and tried to post but it tells me either "no body" or "10,547 characters to long". Seriously bump, kiss my ass!!!
So here is an informal check in. I updated everything from the week before but can't copy it over and so I got on my phone because it's the only way I can post.
QOTW: do you have a beauty product that you just can't live without?
Good luck everyone!!!!
Fucking bump!!!!
Re: *** Weekly IVF check - in ***
So I'm 5dp5/6dt I started POAS yesterday, I'm getting faint lines so now I'm just hoping and praying they get darker.
QOTW: it's got to be my Deva Curl products. I have naturally curly hair and live in the Deep South and it's the only stuff I've found that helps keep the frizz down.
@Buttmonkey34 - that is awesome! FX for a great fert report!
AFM- still chugging along on lupron and estrogen. Is it odd that I'm only on oral meds and not patches? E2 check tomorrow and lining check on Monday.
QOTW- jan marini moisturizer (Bioglycolic Bioclear Face Lotion). It's amazing and keeps my skin looking great despite all these meds/crazy hormones. I'm also in love with my deva curl no poo and one conditioner
ALL WELCOME!
TTC since 04/12
Me- 26 PCOS
DH- 28 MFI
10/13 IUI #1 (1 follie)- BFP!
11/13 M/C @9 wk due to tetraploidy, one little boy in heaven
01/14 IUI#2 (1 follie) BFN
02/14 IUI #3 (3 follies) BFN
03/14 IUI #4 (2 follies) BFN
05/14 IVF/ICSI #1 CXL
07/14 IVF/ICSI #1.2 6R, 6M, 5F, 2T, 2 frosties!
Transferred 2-5dt CP
09/14 FET #1 BFP! Beta #1 52 Beta #2 152!
10/20/14- It's TWINS!
1/15- TEAM PURPLE!
Big congrats @pintobean 39! Awesome
Great retrieval @buttmonkey34. Was there anything different between your two cycles to account for the big difference in the number of eggs retrieved? Fx for a good fert report.
AFM, I'm PUPO with a 5 day morula. Trying to keep my spirits up. Also afflicted with a cold and pinkeye, just for fun. My spouse thinks I'm too stressed and it's causing my immune system to be weak.
Official diagnosis: Unexplained IF. I am 32. I have low ovarian reserve (low AMH), and poor egg quality. I've also been diagnosed with mild glandular developmental arrest (lining problems, detected with EFT).
We are using open ID donor sperm. IUIs #1-7=BFN. IVF September 2014 antagonist protocol, 8R,5M,3F, 5 day transfer of 1 morula = BFN. IVF#2 planned for January 2015 (antagonist protocol + HGH).
TTC since March 2012
DX: MFI (4% motility)
Cycle 13: Natural cycle w/ HSG test = BFP
Identical twins!
Lost my angel boys at 10.5 weeks
Cycle 14-16: Natural Cycles = BFN
Cycle 17: Follistim + Trigger + IUI = BFN
Cycle 18: Natural Cycle = BFN
Cycle 19: Follistim + Trigger +IUI#2
Polyp found: SIS 11/11 - hysteroscopy 11/14
Cycle 20: Follistim + IUI#2 = BFFN
Cycle 21: Follistim (adj. dosage) + IUI#3 TI = BFN
IUI cancelled due to weather
Cycle 22: Follistim + IUI#3.1 = BFN
Cycle 23: treatment break, IVF consult
Cycle 24 - 26: natural cycle w/ acupuncture + Chinese herbs = BFN
Cycle 27: Follistim + IUI#4 = BFFN
Natural Cycles until IVF
Cycle 30: IVF#1 - Starting with Menopur + Follistim + Ganirelix
17 retrieved, 12 fertilized, 5dt w/ 2 blasts, 5 frosties
Betas: #1-156(9dp5dt), #2-1200(13dp5) #3-6112(17dp5)
Ultrasound #1 10/6: 1 bean!
TEAM BLUE!
My Chart
~~ALL WELCOME~~
As I also posted in the sweet peas check in, I've had 2 days of + tests, with today's being a little darker. I went out at lunch and bought a digi, hoping I'll be able to turn that positive tomorrow morning. I have my beta Thursday, and acupuncture tomorrow. Hopefully it helps relax me because I'm a giant ball of nerves.
TTC since March 2012
DX: MFI (4% motility)
Cycle 13: Natural cycle w/ HSG test = BFP
Identical twins!
Lost my angel boys at 10.5 weeks
Cycle 14-16: Natural Cycles = BFN
Cycle 17: Follistim + Trigger + IUI = BFN
Cycle 18: Natural Cycle = BFN
Cycle 19: Follistim + Trigger +IUI#2
Polyp found: SIS 11/11 - hysteroscopy 11/14
Cycle 20: Follistim + IUI#2 = BFFN
Cycle 21: Follistim (adj. dosage) + IUI#3 TI = BFN
IUI cancelled due to weather
Cycle 22: Follistim + IUI#3.1 = BFN
Cycle 23: treatment break, IVF consult
Cycle 24 - 26: natural cycle w/ acupuncture + Chinese herbs = BFN
Cycle 27: Follistim + IUI#4 = BFFN
Natural Cycles until IVF
Cycle 30: IVF#1 - Starting with Menopur + Follistim + Ganirelix
17 retrieved, 12 fertilized, 5dt w/ 2 blasts, 5 frosties
Betas: #1-156(9dp5dt), #2-1200(13dp5) #3-6112(17dp5)
Ultrasound #1 10/6: 1 bean!
TEAM BLUE!
My Chart
~~ALL WELCOME~~
@jessimi06 I wouldn't think it's that odd that you aren't on patches. I've see all kinds of protocols. My beta is Friday.
@emmuffy everything about IVF is stressful and we should all be given a rx of Xanax before we even start. Hope you feel better soon and Congrats on being a PUPO. When is beta?
@BlueJoan WOW that's a high E2. I hope you don't get OHSS, good luck at ER Thursday.
@ky29 Congratulations!!!! Good luck with Betas on Thursday.
@ky29 congrats!
Beta is not until Sept 29.
Official diagnosis: Unexplained IF. I am 32. I have low ovarian reserve (low AMH), and poor egg quality. I've also been diagnosed with mild glandular developmental arrest (lining problems, detected with EFT).
We are using open ID donor sperm. IUIs #1-7=BFN. IVF September 2014 antagonist protocol, 8R,5M,3F, 5 day transfer of 1 morula = BFN. IVF#2 planned for January 2015 (antagonist protocol + HGH).
However, I am so excited! My nurse called and we have 3 frozen embryos!! I also asked about the grade of what we transferred and it was a 4BB. So I am pretty happy and a lot more hopeful.
Congrats Pinto and ky29 on the bfp! And congrats on all those eggs buttmonkey!
Qotw: I recently started using dr Murad face wash, and I think that is a must have. It's kept a whole lot of hormonal acne at bay.
Oh I forgot, I got the results back from the genetic testing of my unknown and it was abnormal too. So we only have 1 frozen if we need it in the future.
Woohoo @Buttmonkey34 that's awesome!!! Are you doing a 5dt?
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****
congrats @buttmonkey34!
Official diagnosis: Unexplained IF. I am 32. I have low ovarian reserve (low AMH), and poor egg quality. I've also been diagnosed with mild glandular developmental arrest (lining problems, detected with EFT).
We are using open ID donor sperm. IUIs #1-7=BFN. IVF September 2014 antagonist protocol, 8R,5M,3F, 5 day transfer of 1 morula = BFN. IVF#2 planned for January 2015 (antagonist protocol + HGH).
@buttmonkey34 Omg those are great numbers!!!! I'm so excited for you! 17 fertilized!! So the only thing they did differently this time was Lupron? What stims did you use? My RE says he is adding menopur this time to help with egg quality..
AFM, I had another HSG today, my 4th, LOL. But results are in my siggie... somehow the one that looked like a hydro last time with slow drainage was less "swollen" looking today and the dye pretty much flowed straight through! I was excited to see it and my RE seemed super positive about it. So I have some labs tomorrow and 2 hour glucose test (ugh) and hopefully will start cycling soon... I'm not sure how the glucose and all that would affect it say if I did have diabetes... so need to get that out of the way and go from there.
2008: HSG (normal), couple rounds of clomid through gyno
2008 - 2010: dragging my feet out of fear and procrastination
October 2010: first consultation with RE, dx PCOS and fibroids (DH slightly low count/motility)
Oct. 2010 - Dec. 2012: In DENIAL! avoided the issue because I was scared of surgery
January 2013: returned to RE, fibroids grew significantly
February 2013: second HSG, fibroids pushed on tubes which blocked them somewhat
March 2013: MRI to determine what type of surgery may be necessary
July 29, 2013: fibroids (5) removed via robotic laparascopy
August 2013 - Nov 2013 : benched due to recent surgery
IUI #3, Feb. 25, 2014 BFN
IUI #4 canceled due to lack of response to letrozole
IUI #4.1 April 28, 2014, BFN
May 16, 2014: wtf consult, start prepping for IVF in June and add injects for one last IUI in the meantime
IUI #5 started letrozole and bravelle but canceled after HSG led to new diagnosis
May 21, 2014: third HSG, tubes blocked, one at the beginning, one hydrosalpinx??
IVF #1 August 8, 2014 - 3dt of 2 embryos, BFN
September 17, 2014 - 4th HSG, the right tube is very patent (open!!) dye went straight through this time. Weird!
October 2, 2014 - started metformin treatment
November 14, 2014 - blood work, brought A1C down from 5.8 to 5.5
November 26, 2014 - RE finally back from vaca and reviewed my chart, no more IVFs for rest of calendar year
December 1, 2014 - Right after Thanksgiving, I called a new clinic and got in right away! Plan for IVF
December 17, 2014 - ER! 29 retrieved (!!), 16 mature, all 16 fertilized (ICSI)
IVF #2 December 20, 2014 - 3dt of 3 embryos, BFN
We are done with treatment unsuccessfully.
I also took melatonin before stims but I think you can take it during stims too. This is something else you need to discuss with your RE, as I've read it can effect your estrogen.