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Moving onto IVF (intro)

RachaeleighRachaeleigh member
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Hi ladies,
I've been lurking here for about a year (since doing an intro on 3T). My main home has been on TTCAL, as I've experienced 4 losses. After my 4th loss (2 years ago), I stopped getting pregnant. I've been to just about every clinic in my area and all RPL and IF testing has provided zero explanation for our struggles.
After our 5th failed IUI, and after being at the same RE practice for almost 3 years, DH and I decided to seek one final opinion before investing in IVF (all OOP).
That appt was last Wednesday. We didn't love the Dr (there are 2 others, though) but we did love the facility and one of the nurses.
So, we're moving forward. I started bcp today, trial transfer is this coming Wed, various IVF discussions/inject class scheduled throughout the month, tentative ER the week of Feb 22.
That's all dependent on our discussion/asking for help financially tomorrow with the ILs.
That's my story in a nut shell. I'm an open book if anyone has questions.
I'm mostly always on mobile, but try to be as active as possible.
Mind if I hang out here for awhile?

4 Losses (2003, 2008, Apr 2012, & Oct 2012)
All RPL and IF testing with multiple REs = normal

5 IUIs = BFN

All AL are welcome
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  • ronniesgirl1981ronniesgirl1981 member
    Welcome. I am so sorry for all of your losses.
    Me: 34 | He: 40
    TTC since 08/2012
    DX: DOR




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  • MellyknuMellyknu member
    Best of luck to you.
    Me: 30, PCOS  Him: 28, Perfect
    Married: 10/11/12  TTC: 10/11/12

    Journey So Far:
    Clomid 50mg = BFN
    Clomid 100mg = BFNx4
    Femara 2.5mg + U/S + Ovidrel 250mcg + Progesterone supps + TI= BFNx3

    What's Next:
    First IVF cycle coming in February

    Follow me on Tumblr to read more about my TTC journey as well as my life in general: hellowhosthatgirl

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  • emmuffyemmuffy member
    Welcome, so sorry for your losses and good luck with your upcoming cycle

    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).

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  • BlueJell0BlueJell0 member
    Welcome! I am sorry for your losses. Good luck with your IVF cycle.
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    Me:35, blocked left tube, RPL, AMA  DH: 34, low morph & borderline count
    TTC since 8/2012
    1st ever BFP 11/4/13 - CP 11/6 @ 4w4d
    12/2013: 50 mg Clomid + trigger + IUI TI + progesterone = BFN (all follies on left side)
    1/2014: 50 mg Clomid + trigger + IUI #1 + progesterone = BFP!
    Beta #1 14 dpIUI = 51 Beta #2 16 dpIUI = 144 Beta #3 19 dpIUI = 354
    U/S @ 6w1d = empty gestational sac. Heartbroken :( D&C 2/22/14
    ~Mental Health Break~
    6/2014: Clomid + ASA 81 mg + trigger + IUI #2 + progesterone = BFN
    7/2014: Clomid + ASA + trigger + IUI #3 + progesterone = CP
    ~Mental Health Break #2~
    1/2015: IVF #1 - please be our rainbow baby!
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  • DyorkDyork member
    I'm sorry for your losses, but welcome and good luck.
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  • BootsOrHeartsBootsOrHearts member
    Hey lady! Good luck, I hope February is a lucky month for both of us!
    **Warning: Losses and living child mentioned**
    BFP#1 1/31/12, EDD 10/6/12 Harrison Gray born sleeping @ 18w6d. You changed our lives little guy.
    BFP#2 EDD 10/29/13, C/P 2/25/13, Bye little Ish, we barely got to know you.
    BFP#3 EDD 12/21/13, Baby Boots born 11/23/13 My rainbow baby!
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  • stillpraying4ababystillpraying4ababy member
    Good luck with ur ivf cycle. Sorry for ur struggles
    me:33 Fiance: 34
    Diagnosis: DOR
    TTC since June 2013
    IUI #1---BFN
    IUI #2--- BFN
    IVF #1--- BFP on 4/5/2015
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  • O2girlO2girl member
    HiYa!!! Welcome to this board!
    Me: 38
    DX:  Adenomyosis, Compounded MTHFR, PAI-1 4G variant

    DH: 34
    MFI due to Testicular Cancer

    Married March 2012 <3
    IVF w/ICSI #1
    10 little polar bears
    FET #1 with 2 polar bears ~Nov 6, 2013 BFN :(
    FET # 2 with 2 more polar bears ~March 19, 2014 BFP!!!
    Beta 1= 276
    Beta 2= 662
    4/19/14 ~ baby A became an angel
    5/02/14 ~ baby B became an angel
    5/3/14 ~ D&C
    FET #3 with 1 male polar bear ~October 3, 2014
    October 13, 2014 ~ BFN
    Fur Children:  Memphis 3y, Dutch 3y, Marcel 2y, Meadow 1y



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  • SmootiepieSmootiepie member
    Hey sweetie, glad you and DH were able to make a decision.
    Me (28): fine, DH (28): MFI
    Married 6/21/09
    Off BCP and TTC 4/17/11
    BFP #1 (ended in CP) 7/15/11
    Varicocelectomy surgery 9/4/12 - T improved to normal, but still low count

    Current Status: Pursuing Jan '15 IVF w/ ICSI
    Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers


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  • browncoatjrbrowncoatjr member
    Hi. Sorry to hear of your stuggles.  I'm am going through my fist IVF cycle right now as well.  Recently had my ER and found out what is the cause of our infertility.  That's a nice thing about IVF is that they go into each follicle and can look at the eggs.  Good luck and welcome!
    Married: Aug 2013
    TTC since Aug 2013
    Charting since Feb 2013
    First doctor: Jan 2014 - May 2014: diagnosed with PCOS, progesterone pills, Femara & progesterone shots
    Second doctor: May 2014 - present: retested & dye test (told I am fine, but hubby has problem)
    100mg Clomid = too many follicles = no IUI, cysts from last cycle = no IUI
    four IUIs (last one cuz they wouldn't let me do IVF yet)
     IVF #1
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  • RachaeleighRachaeleigh member
    browncoatjr said:

    Hi. Sorry to hear of your stuggles.  I'm am going through my fist IVF cycle right now as well.  Recently had my ER and found out what is the cause of our infertility.  That's a nice thing about IVF is that they go into each follicle and can look at the eggs.  Good luck and welcome!

    I'm wondering if we'll "see"anything different through IVF, as I know it can be somewhat diagnostic (once finally getting to that point)
    What cause did they find, @browncoatjr‌ ?

    4 Losses (2003, 2008, Apr 2012, & Oct 2012)
    All RPL and IF testing with multiple REs = normal

    5 IUIs = BFN

    All AL are welcome
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  • RachaeleighRachaeleigh member
    Thank you, ladies
    I appreciate the welcome :-)

    4 Losses (2003, 2008, Apr 2012, & Oct 2012)
    All RPL and IF testing with multiple REs = normal

    5 IUIs = BFN

    All AL are welcome
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  • AngM123AngM123 member
    Welcome! Best of luck :)
    Me:30 DH:30 
    TTC since January 2013 
    Him: Excellent SA
    Me: 2 clear HSG's, perfect 28 day cycle with ovulation, all testing/blood work good
    1/23/14- **Surgery**
    Diagnosis: severe pelvic adhesions from stage 3/4 endo and old ruptured appendix
    RE Recommends IVF due to likely tubal damage
    IVF #1- November 2014 
                     Started stims 11/7. Antagonist Protocol
                     Trigger 11/17, HCG/Lupron
                     ER 11/19   27R/24m/14F
                     ET 11/24   1 little embie 
                     5 frosties!!! 
                     First ever BFP-  12/4 Beta #1: 35  12/8 Beta #2: 9  CP 

    FET #1- February 2015 



     

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  • LilyHarperLilyHarper member
    Welcome!
    Yup.
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  • FrenchteachermamaFrenchteachermama member
    **lurking**

    Just wanted to say I'm here for you!!!



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    My FF Chart:
    http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/490dd7
    TTC #3 since June 2013
    BFP #1 7/21/2013--EDD 3/30/14--D&C 9/24/13
    BFP #2 1/28/14--MC 2/7/14
    IUI #1 5mg Femara + trigger = BFN
    IUI #2 5mg Femara + trigger = BFN
    IUI #3 5mg Femara + trigger = BFN
    IVF #1, Stimmed for 12 days, ER 8/22/14, 9 retrieved, 7M, 7F!!  Freeze all due to fluid in uterus.
    FET end of October 2014 cancelled due to fluid in uterus due to possible c-scar defect
    Surgery scheduled 12/12/14 to fix possible isthmocele
    3/26/15 transferred one 8 cell grade 4 embryo and one 6 cell grade 3 embryo = slow rising betas for 2+ weeks = ectopic MTX shot 4/29/15
    Repeat c-scar surgery June 2015
    2nd and last IVF cycle August 2015, stimmed for 12 days, 2 egg retrieved, both mature and both fertilized.  Transferred both 8-cell embryos on Day 3, beta 9/5/15 = BFFN
    MOVING TO ADOPTION!  


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  • RachaeleighRachaeleigh member
    edited January 2015
    lemonliz said:

    Hi! I think we used to be at the same clinic. How are you liking the other one (Magee, I assume)? We're still at Jones with Hecht and we just started our IVF cycle.

    @lemonliz‌ , yes, I was at west penn for quite awhile. I miss Margie very much.
    We're at RHS now. Ive also been to Magee in 2012. I wasnt all that impressed, honestly. But, I never cycled with them

    4 Losses (2003, 2008, Apr 2012, & Oct 2012)
    All RPL and IF testing with multiple REs = normal

    5 IUIs = BFN

    All AL are welcome
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  • BunnyBerryBunnyBerry member
    I hope this IVF cycle is just what you need! Good luck. :)
    January 3T Siggy Challenge - New Year's Resolutions
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    Me (29), DH (30) TTC actively 54 55+ cycles | All BFNs
    MFI (low everything) | Endo Stage 1 & Stenotic Cervix (treated) | PCO
    Married - July 2008 | Started TTC - Jan 2009 | RE Visit #1 - Mar 2014 
    IUI #1 ICI #1 - June | IUI #1.1 Laparoscopy - Aug
    IUIs #1.2, 2, 3 - Sept, Oct, Nov (Letrozole) - BFNs 
    IUI #4 - Dec (Bravelle) | IUI #5 - Dec/Jan (Bravelle) - 5 follies + TI - BFNs
    IUI #5.1 - Jan (Bravelle) Cancelled 
    Planning to start IVF in March!
    ***All Welcome***
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  • mrsmcsmithmrsmcsmith member
    Welcome and good luck with your IVF journey!
    Me & DH, both 28 
    High school sweethearts-married since 5/2009
    DX: Severe MFI 
    TTC since 10/2011, 2 failed IUIs (one cancelled due to terrible sample)
    Starting IVF February 1,2015!

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