Infertility

Hi - 4 years Infertile - New Here!

Hi Everyone,

I'm new here, but definitely not new to TTC. My husband and I have been TTC for about 4 years. We've done 3 rounds of clomid. A fresh IVF and a frozen transfer, none of which resulted in a pregnancy. I'm 30 years old and have yet to ever conceive. We are diagnosed unexplained. Just looking to be a source of support to others where I can, answer questions where I can, and gain support when needed. 

I just found out that I'm going to be an aunt, and as happy as I am for my sister in law, and excited as I am about being an aunt, its still a bit of a dagger to my heart. I've watched friends get married after we started ttc, to go on and have now 2 kids. The pain is a daily occurrence and I've begun to realize that everyone who knows of our struggles, have begun to stop asking how we are, and believe that we are doing better or fine with it. Truth is, we're just better at hiding it. The pain lives on in us every day. 

Anyways. Looking forward to getting to know you ladies. :)

Here's hoping for a happy ending for all of us!
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Started TTC April 2011
Me: 32, DH: 32
Diagnosis: Endometriosis

  • 2012 - 3 Rounds clomid - all BFN
  • 2013 - 1 Fresh IVF with 2 day 3 embryos - BFN
  • 2014 - 1 Frozen IVF with 2 day 5 embryos - BFN
  • Took a long break, continuing trying naturally
  • Feb 2016 - Biopsy = Endo, DH sperm improved from 1% to 6% morphology
  • March 2016 - Fresh IVF cycle with acupuncture & intralipids: 20 eggs retrieved (17 mature), 7 ICSI'd fertilized, 9 naturally fertilized. 16 total embryos!
  • April 8th - 2 embryos (1ICSI and 1 Natural) transferred. (7 blastocysts frozen), April 18th - Beta = BFN
  • Sept 23rd - Lupron Depot Injection for Endo control
  • Nov 15th 2016 - Started daily Lupron Injections for upcoming FET
  • Nov 22 - Baseline US/BW - Intralipid Infusion - Start Meds for FET with immune protocol
  • Dec 16th FET transfer of 3 embryos (1 - AA, 2 - BB)
  • TW below
  • Dec 22nd - first ever bfp (very faint lines FRER & cheapie)
  • Dec 27th Beta = 192, Dec 29th Beta = 379
  • EDD - Sept 5th 2017

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I'm a YouTube vlogger who talks about Infertility, IVF and Endometriosis. Check it out here!
Follow along at http://liv4today.blog
Instagram @liv4todayvlog 


Re: Hi - 4 years Infertile - New Here!

  • jnissajnissa member
    Hi!

    Welcome and thanks for all of the great posts so far. I'm so sorry to hear about the length of your journey. 

    Certainly hoping for (and confident you'll eventually get) your happy ending. 
    Me: 41, DH 38, Diagnosis DOR
    Started TTC 12/2013
    First Trip to RE: 11/2014
    IVF Round 1: 2/2014 - BFP
    DD Born 11/9/2014
    TTC a Sibling Started 5/2015
    First IVF Round 8/15 - BFN
    Taking a break to go on vacation + enjoy the holidays before FET and/or another IVF round in 2016!

  • MKLEWIS2010MKLEWIS2010 member
    edited June 2015
    Hi,

    Welcome, my dh and I have been ttc for 3.5 years. Those without infertility have a hard time understanding what we go through. I wish you all the luck in the world and hopefully you get that BFP!

    Edited because it deleted everything in wrote
    Me - 32 
    Husband - 32
    TTC #1 - since 10/16/2012 
    IVF#1 6/2015 BFN 
    FET 7/2015 - BFP


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  • I just wanted to say welcome! I wish you success with your next cycle. Are you planning another round of IFV?

    ***TW****MC mentioned & BFP mentioned***


    me 38 DH 39.  
    TTC#1 since July 2014
    AMH 0.1, DOR, Poor responder
    Moved to Prague, Czech Republic for IVF
    2 Natural IVF cycles, 3 full IVF cycles, 4 transfers, 1 BFP - heard heartbeat at 6w5d
    Diagnosed MMC at 9w1d on 11/30/15
    Headed back home to Colorado 12/12/15

    DE attempt in Czech Republic!! 

    March trip to Prague canceled due to Pancreatitis. :sob:
    Headed to Prague April 30
    3 different donors resulted in 1 PGS tested embryo and 1 fresh embryo
    2 embryo's transferred (from 2 different donors) on 5/10/16
    BFP on 5/15/16 at 5dp5dt
    Beta 1 = 81 at 8dp5dt, Beta 2 = 295 at 10dp5dt, Beta 3 = 891 at 12dt5dt. Beta 4 = 2114 at 14dp5dt, Beta 5 = 4916 at 16dp5dt, Beta 6 = 13252 at 19dp5dt
    Heartbeat at 6w5d 133BPM <3
    We are having a GIRL!!! Due Jan 26, 2017


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  • Thanks guys.
    Suzykat77 we're open to it yes. We've been taking a break, getting back to being us again, away from all the appointments and stress.

    If by 2016 we aren't pregnant we'll start another round. We decided we'd do one more fresh, one more frozen, before moving to adoption.
    ---
    Started TTC April 2011
    Me: 32, DH: 32
    Diagnosis: Endometriosis

    • 2012 - 3 Rounds clomid - all BFN
    • 2013 - 1 Fresh IVF with 2 day 3 embryos - BFN
    • 2014 - 1 Frozen IVF with 2 day 5 embryos - BFN
    • Took a long break, continuing trying naturally
    • Feb 2016 - Biopsy = Endo, DH sperm improved from 1% to 6% morphology
    • March 2016 - Fresh IVF cycle with acupuncture & intralipids: 20 eggs retrieved (17 mature), 7 ICSI'd fertilized, 9 naturally fertilized. 16 total embryos!
    • April 8th - 2 embryos (1ICSI and 1 Natural) transferred. (7 blastocysts frozen), April 18th - Beta = BFN
    • Sept 23rd - Lupron Depot Injection for Endo control
    • Nov 15th 2016 - Started daily Lupron Injections for upcoming FET
    • Nov 22 - Baseline US/BW - Intralipid Infusion - Start Meds for FET with immune protocol
    • Dec 16th FET transfer of 3 embryos (1 - AA, 2 - BB)
    • TW below
    • Dec 22nd - first ever bfp (very faint lines FRER & cheapie)
    • Dec 27th Beta = 192, Dec 29th Beta = 379
    • EDD - Sept 5th 2017

    - - -
    I'm a YouTube vlogger who talks about Infertility, IVF and Endometriosis. Check it out here!
    Follow along at http://liv4today.blog
    Instagram @liv4todayvlog 


  • Hi and welcome! 3 years ttc here. DH has azoospermia. You totally hit the nail on the head. People do stop asking and assume you're okay and it's almost as hurtful as the infertility. But it's totally true; you just become an expert at hiding the way you're really feeling. Sending good energy your way and I'm here if you ever need to talk. Just PM me.
  • Just came back on @babygotback21 - thanks so much. Your words meant a lot today! 
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    Started TTC April 2011
    Me: 32, DH: 32
    Diagnosis: Endometriosis

    • 2012 - 3 Rounds clomid - all BFN
    • 2013 - 1 Fresh IVF with 2 day 3 embryos - BFN
    • 2014 - 1 Frozen IVF with 2 day 5 embryos - BFN
    • Took a long break, continuing trying naturally
    • Feb 2016 - Biopsy = Endo, DH sperm improved from 1% to 6% morphology
    • March 2016 - Fresh IVF cycle with acupuncture & intralipids: 20 eggs retrieved (17 mature), 7 ICSI'd fertilized, 9 naturally fertilized. 16 total embryos!
    • April 8th - 2 embryos (1ICSI and 1 Natural) transferred. (7 blastocysts frozen), April 18th - Beta = BFN
    • Sept 23rd - Lupron Depot Injection for Endo control
    • Nov 15th 2016 - Started daily Lupron Injections for upcoming FET
    • Nov 22 - Baseline US/BW - Intralipid Infusion - Start Meds for FET with immune protocol
    • Dec 16th FET transfer of 3 embryos (1 - AA, 2 - BB)
    • TW below
    • Dec 22nd - first ever bfp (very faint lines FRER & cheapie)
    • Dec 27th Beta = 192, Dec 29th Beta = 379
    • EDD - Sept 5th 2017

    - - -
    I'm a YouTube vlogger who talks about Infertility, IVF and Endometriosis. Check it out here!
    Follow along at http://liv4today.blog
    Instagram @liv4todayvlog 


  • Welcome and hoping you get your BFP soon! The struggles of infertility are so emotional and painful and not many understand it. At least we all have each other!
    Me: 40  
    TTC #1: 3 years
    Me: Type II Diabetic
    Started with RE 11/2014
    Going through IUI with Donor Sperm


  • Welcome! You really couldn't have said it any better.
    We have been TTC over two years, so like many others here, I have experienced some of the same things you have.
    Right now my two best girlfriends are pregnant, 1 due next week, the other baby #2 with a 10month old (both conceived 1st month trying).
    My sister (mother of three conceived naturally) recently told me that she has wanted to adopt for more than a year, but is felt like that would be a dagger to my heart if she did (she's probably right, but I still don't know how I feel about that conversation, hurt I guess).
    Anyway... You have found the right place, the ladies on this board have been an absolute savior, so know we are all here for you. You can always PM me if you need a chat.

    Sending good vibes your way!
  • edited August 2015
    Welcome. I haven't been TTC nearly as long as you, one year and right months... But I know how painful and frustrating it is.

    I hope we all end up with our BfPs sooner than later.

    Me: 31

    DH: 29, SA - Great

    Married: June 12,2011

    TTC #1: 1/2014

    Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

    Treatment: Clomid:  50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored

                      Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI  IUI #1 8/31/2015

    9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!
    Heartbeat 10/2/2015: 118bpm
    DS: 5/27/2016

    TTC# 2: 12/2017
    BFP: 4/20/2018
    EDD: 12/29/2018
  • Welcome- We're at 2.5 years. I too am 30 w unexplained infertility and have heard enough "you've got plenty of time" comments. I have not tried the interventions you have, other than clomid but I wish you success and hope I can be of support on your journey!
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