@memommy86 Welcome! Sorry you find yourself here and I mimmick everything AlohaKumu just said especially with DH’s SA. Have you done any testing ? CD 3 bloodwork? HSG? Saline sono? I jumped The gun and went to the RE super early Bc I felt Something wasn’t right. If you have a gut feeling that something is wrong i say pull the trigger and go... if there is something wrong and I REALLY hope there isn’t your RE will discuss what treatment options will be best for you. We had MFI and I had a septate uterus but at least we found out a few months in Bc we’d just be going to the RE and doing testing now rather then having our embryos waiting for us and begin our FET the end of Feb.
There are definitely waaay more tests that they will want to do for you before you get into IUIs or IVF. These are pretty basic hormone levels and should also make sure that everything looks good with your ovaries/uterus. Again, I highly recommend that your partner get a sperm analysis ASAP.
Me: 35 DH: 28 TTC since June 2016 Azoospermia diagnosis (zero count) Dec 2016 AZFc chromosome microdeletion discovery March 2017 Unsuccessful TESE for DH in August 2017 October 2017 IVF with donor sperm
29R, 24M, 16F, 2d5, 4d6 (6 embryos total) Only 3 could have PGS. 2/3 normal. 5 embies frozen 12/15/17 FET #1 (1 embryo)--CP 2/7/17 FET #2 (2 embryos)--BFN Chronic endometritis diagnosis May 2018
ERA Sept 2018--borderline receptive--12 more hours of progesterone Abnormal SIS Oct 2018 Repeat hysteroscopy Nov 1. Treated recurring endometritis. 12/4/18 FET #3 (2 embryos)--BFN Our journey has come to an end.
I’m going to call one of the specialists that my insurance uses tomorrow and see what they say. The insurance will cover two smart cycle options a lifetime maybe a 3rd along with all the consults and testing.
@memommy86 Just be prepared for several months of testing and developing a protocol before they would be able to do any "smart cycle" options.
Me: 35 DH: 28 TTC since June 2016 Azoospermia diagnosis (zero count) Dec 2016 AZFc chromosome microdeletion discovery March 2017 Unsuccessful TESE for DH in August 2017 October 2017 IVF with donor sperm
29R, 24M, 16F, 2d5, 4d6 (6 embryos total) Only 3 could have PGS. 2/3 normal. 5 embies frozen 12/15/17 FET #1 (1 embryo)--CP 2/7/17 FET #2 (2 embryos)--BFN Chronic endometritis diagnosis May 2018
ERA Sept 2018--borderline receptive--12 more hours of progesterone Abnormal SIS Oct 2018 Repeat hysteroscopy Nov 1. Treated recurring endometritis. 12/4/18 FET #3 (2 embryos)--BFN Our journey has come to an end.
@KristoKekerooni how were your estradiol levels today? I’m thinking of you and really hoping you have great results on Saturday!
@ndz2018 I do acupuncture! I just pulled up here now actually! I’ve found it to be helpful and relaxing! I would definitely recommend giving it a shot!
I’m back at work and haven’t been bumping during the day, so
forgive me for being MIA! I'm finally getting caught up.
@lurvleybunchococonuts Glad your TSH and prolactin labs
looked good! I teach psychology. Two sections of intro psych right now. Yay for
good communication with your doc! I hope things go smoothly from here on out.
@KristoKekerooni So sorry to hear about the estrogen levels.
I’ve got everything crossed that things work out for the ER!
@elothair The view from Edinburgh castle is lovely, but I
actually found Holyrood Palace a lot more interesting! Wandering the royal mile
is lovely as well. I’m sure you’ll have a blast!
@emmasemm I’m trying not to read too much on thyroid because
I’m afraid I’ll convince myself I have thyroid problems, when I don’t really
think that’s the case. I don’t think I’ve had T3 and T4 checked though. Maybe I’ll
look into that. As always, thanks for the info!! I’m glad things are
moving forward with looking into new clinics for you! Will the new clinics try
different drug protocols, or is the main benefit of going out of country that
they can do FET?
@Augusta108 Glad the genetic screening tests didn’t show any
matches!
@purplg8r Tokyo sounds like an amazing place to visit! I’d
love to go someday.
@50Wife What an amazing number of eggs and such a great fert
report! So happy for you!
@beachbunnyxo123 Fx for your little embie! I’m so hopeful
for you!
@Aurora1973 I’m so sorry you’re struggling. I’ve got
everything crossed that the medicated cycle works for you! The Grand Canyon in
winter is gorgeous! Sounds like a lovely trip.
@shortstack930 What a great monitoring appointment! Yay!
@ncm0328 Sorry you find yourself here, but welcome!
@Avrilmai Sorry you had to hear a pregnancy announcement
too. They are always hard to cope with.
@emmasemm It sounds like you have had some serious progress with finding a clinic! I am anxiously awaiting to hear what you decide, and we are here to support you all the way! Whatever you choose, there is surely one of us close by (::cough, choose the center of the Midwest :: ). Kidding- choose what is right for you. Best of luck finding peace with the decision.
@jrm_14, ooh, GL tomorrow! I’ll be thinking good thoughts for you!
@KristoKekerooni, continuing to hold you in my thoughts as well...
I watched the IVF documentary “One More Shot” on Netflix this evening. I’m thinking I should not have watched it while AF is here and I’m super hormonal, because I sobbed during pretty much the entire thing...but I did really like it and found a lot to relate to even though I haven’t actually started IVF yet. I might try to coax DH into watching it at some point too! (Although I’m a little worried the part showing all the injections will freak him out...)
@Augusta108 right?? It was really well done and even though she had a completely different problem from us, the whole process they go through we can probably all relate to.
@jrm_14 hahahaha to come to the Midwest. Love it! And got everything crossed for you tomorrow! If you want to pm me re the hour long immune discussion we had during the consult please do.
@augusta108 I really thought the documentary was brilliantly done. Though I’m waiting for the right time to have DH watch it. He has the link but I know he hasn’t watched it yet. I think he’s still in denial that we are “that” couple- despite three failed rounds of IVF and now spending a small fortune to go overseas for more treatment...
@darkstar42 as always it’s about knowing where you can find info if you need it. If you don’t need it, brilliant. And it will be there in some months or whenever you might be ready. The main reasons for going overseas is there are more protocols possible, freezing and banking are allowed without restrictions, genetic testing of embryos is possible (also the clinics are very experienced with freezing, FETs and genetic testing) plus full immune protocols are possible. And in case we choose it as a later option, donor eggs are legal (illegal in Germany). Germany is however extremely low cost to do IVF so a great option if you have eg tubal factor or mild MFI (as ICSI is no issue) and also don’t need or want genetic testing. Or if you are expected to respond really well to meds and are concerned not to make too many embryos as you don’t believe in discarding and wouldn’t want to donate - the law is generally very “catholic” based and is about creating only those embryos you will transfer. You can do a “normal” cycle of IVF for around 3000 Euro. (In case anyone fancies coming over for a month!)
@lurvleybunchococonuts hehehe “shandy”. I’m so pleased your doctor was happy to make future contact easier!
Me 43 DH 45 Married 12/2016 TTC #1 since 04/2015 AMA, DOR (AMH 0.65, AFC 2-4) and autoimmune issues (RA, APS), low TSH, adenomyosis 7 retrievals, 3 transfers
Jun19 FET BFP, due date 7th March 2020, DD born Feb20
Sep17 IVF1 - 1ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN Nov17 IVF2 - 1ER, 0F Jan18 IVF3 - 3ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN Feb18 - second opinion and additional testing Apr18 IVF4 - cancelled (E2 too high) May/Jun18 IVF4 - 4ER, 0M, 1F, 1 frozen day 3 (not best quality) Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - 5 ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (not best quality) Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - 4ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (good quality) Aug/Sep18 IVF7 - cancelled (cyst) Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - 3ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen Day 3 (excellent quality) Oct18 IVF8 - Cancelled (cyst and too low TSH) Oct18-Jan19 bringing TSH under control Feb19 ERA and hysteroscopy Mar19 Investigation for fibroid and adenomyosis Apr19 adenomyosis confirmed, polyps removed Jun19 FET after 2 months Lupron, autoimmune protocol, transferred two day 3 frozen embryos
Sep17 - Pergoveris 10-17 Sep, Orgalutran 15-18 Sep, Ovitrelle 18 Sep, ER 20 Sep for 2 follies, 1 mature egg, fertilized, ET 1x 2d 4-cell embryo 22/09, 05/10 BFN Nov17 IVF2 - Pergoveris 2-14 Nov, Orgalutran 5-14 Nov, Ovitrelle 15 Nov, ER 17 Nov for 3 follies, 1 mature egg, did not fertilize Jan18 IVF3 - Pergoveris 30 Dec - 8 Jan, Orgalutran 5-8 Jan, Ovitrelle 9 Jan, ER 11 Jan 3 eggs, 2 mature, 1 fertilized, ET 1x 4d 12-cell embryo 15/01, 24/01 BFN May/Jun18 IVF4 - Rekovelle 25-29 May, Menogon 30May - 2Jun, Zomacton 25 27 29 31 May and 2Jun, Cetrotide 30May - 3Jun, Gonasi 3Jun, ER 5Jun 4 eggs, none mature, two matured overnight, 1 fertilized with ICSI, Frozen day 3 but not good quality Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - Rekovelle 21-24 June, Menogon 25Jun-3Jul, Puregon 4-5Jul, Zomacton 21 23 25 27 29 Jun, Cetrotide 25Jun-5Jul, Gonasi 6Jul, ER 8Jul 5 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 but not good quality Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - Rekovelle 26-29 Jul, Menogon 30Jul-7Aug, Buserelin 26Jul-7Aug, Zomacton 26 28 30 Jul 1 3 Aug, Gonasi 7Aug, ER 9Aug 4 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized (normal IVF), 2 frozen day 3 good quality Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - Menogon 19-30Sep, Buserelin 19-30Sep, Zomacton 19 21 23 25 27 Sep, Ovitrelle 1 Oct, ER 3 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 excellent quality
Fav Quote: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return
@jrm_14Thinking happy thoughts and sending you good vibes for your blood draw! anxiously awaiting today's update!!!
BFP 3/21/2020! OMG We're having TWINS! 4/17/2020 -------------------------------- LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby! -------------------------------- Me: 33 | DH: 41 Married: March 2016 TTC #1/IUD out January 2017 PCOS dx January 2018 Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018 BFP 3/10/2018! -------------------------------
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AFM: ER will be Monday! They think we’ll get around 16 eggs. I have to go for one more scan tomorrow but tonight is most likely my last night of stims!!
TTC History
Me: 35 DH: 34 Married 07/2012 DD born 07/2014 DD2 born 10/2018 DS born 10/2022
IF history: TTC #2 since January 2016 June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018 FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
@shortstack930 ooooh the end is nigh! Fx you’re good to trigger tomorrow!
Me 43 DH 45 Married 12/2016 TTC #1 since 04/2015 AMA, DOR (AMH 0.65, AFC 2-4) and autoimmune issues (RA, APS), low TSH, adenomyosis 7 retrievals, 3 transfers
Jun19 FET BFP, due date 7th March 2020, DD born Feb20
Sep17 IVF1 - 1ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN Nov17 IVF2 - 1ER, 0F Jan18 IVF3 - 3ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN Feb18 - second opinion and additional testing Apr18 IVF4 - cancelled (E2 too high) May/Jun18 IVF4 - 4ER, 0M, 1F, 1 frozen day 3 (not best quality) Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - 5 ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (not best quality) Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - 4ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (good quality) Aug/Sep18 IVF7 - cancelled (cyst) Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - 3ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen Day 3 (excellent quality) Oct18 IVF8 - Cancelled (cyst and too low TSH) Oct18-Jan19 bringing TSH under control Feb19 ERA and hysteroscopy Mar19 Investigation for fibroid and adenomyosis Apr19 adenomyosis confirmed, polyps removed Jun19 FET after 2 months Lupron, autoimmune protocol, transferred two day 3 frozen embryos
Sep17 - Pergoveris 10-17 Sep, Orgalutran 15-18 Sep, Ovitrelle 18 Sep, ER 20 Sep for 2 follies, 1 mature egg, fertilized, ET 1x 2d 4-cell embryo 22/09, 05/10 BFN Nov17 IVF2 - Pergoveris 2-14 Nov, Orgalutran 5-14 Nov, Ovitrelle 15 Nov, ER 17 Nov for 3 follies, 1 mature egg, did not fertilize Jan18 IVF3 - Pergoveris 30 Dec - 8 Jan, Orgalutran 5-8 Jan, Ovitrelle 9 Jan, ER 11 Jan 3 eggs, 2 mature, 1 fertilized, ET 1x 4d 12-cell embryo 15/01, 24/01 BFN May/Jun18 IVF4 - Rekovelle 25-29 May, Menogon 30May - 2Jun, Zomacton 25 27 29 31 May and 2Jun, Cetrotide 30May - 3Jun, Gonasi 3Jun, ER 5Jun 4 eggs, none mature, two matured overnight, 1 fertilized with ICSI, Frozen day 3 but not good quality Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - Rekovelle 21-24 June, Menogon 25Jun-3Jul, Puregon 4-5Jul, Zomacton 21 23 25 27 29 Jun, Cetrotide 25Jun-5Jul, Gonasi 6Jul, ER 8Jul 5 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 but not good quality Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - Rekovelle 26-29 Jul, Menogon 30Jul-7Aug, Buserelin 26Jul-7Aug, Zomacton 26 28 30 Jul 1 3 Aug, Gonasi 7Aug, ER 9Aug 4 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized (normal IVF), 2 frozen day 3 good quality Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - Menogon 19-30Sep, Buserelin 19-30Sep, Zomacton 19 21 23 25 27 Sep, Ovitrelle 1 Oct, ER 3 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 excellent quality
Fav Quote: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return
AFM- Guys...we still have 9 embryos!!!! I just got the update this morning! I can't believe it...I just keep expecting the worst but NINE!!! I am thrilled!!! Next update will be Sunday and I'm hoping that number stays as high as possible!! She said the 9 look perfect and exactly what they want to be seeing at this point.
@ndz2018 It was such a relief to hear that number this morning! Today is day 3 and yes, we are doing testing. So obviously it'll drop, I just want it to stay as high as possible prior to testing!
@50wife yay that’s great! So excited for you and crossing my fingers for great results!!!
AFM- OMG you guys I just got the call from my doctor our little embryo that could tested normal!!!!!!!! We are all on track for my cervical dilation surgery and FET first week of March! Yay!!!! So thankful and blessed to have our embaby!
So much good news this morning! My mobile tags are being a jerk, but I’m thrilled that we have so many eggs and healthy embies for all the upcoming transfers!
Me: 35 DH: 28 TTC since June 2016 Azoospermia diagnosis (zero count) Dec 2016 AZFc chromosome microdeletion discovery March 2017 Unsuccessful TESE for DH in August 2017 October 2017 IVF with donor sperm
29R, 24M, 16F, 2d5, 4d6 (6 embryos total) Only 3 could have PGS. 2/3 normal. 5 embies frozen 12/15/17 FET #1 (1 embryo)--CP 2/7/17 FET #2 (2 embryos)--BFN Chronic endometritis diagnosis May 2018
ERA Sept 2018--borderline receptive--12 more hours of progesterone Abnormal SIS Oct 2018 Repeat hysteroscopy Nov 1. Treated recurring endometritis. 12/4/18 FET #3 (2 embryos)--BFN Our journey has come to an end.
@50wife wow nine embies on day 3 is awesome! Fx for Sunday and then the testing!
@beachbunnyxo123 OMG!!!!!!!!!!! How amazing is that! Keeping everything crossed for the dilation next!
Me 43 DH 45 Married 12/2016 TTC #1 since 04/2015 AMA, DOR (AMH 0.65, AFC 2-4) and autoimmune issues (RA, APS), low TSH, adenomyosis 7 retrievals, 3 transfers
Jun19 FET BFP, due date 7th March 2020, DD born Feb20
Sep17 IVF1 - 1ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN Nov17 IVF2 - 1ER, 0F Jan18 IVF3 - 3ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN Feb18 - second opinion and additional testing Apr18 IVF4 - cancelled (E2 too high) May/Jun18 IVF4 - 4ER, 0M, 1F, 1 frozen day 3 (not best quality) Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - 5 ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (not best quality) Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - 4ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (good quality) Aug/Sep18 IVF7 - cancelled (cyst) Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - 3ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen Day 3 (excellent quality) Oct18 IVF8 - Cancelled (cyst and too low TSH) Oct18-Jan19 bringing TSH under control Feb19 ERA and hysteroscopy Mar19 Investigation for fibroid and adenomyosis Apr19 adenomyosis confirmed, polyps removed Jun19 FET after 2 months Lupron, autoimmune protocol, transferred two day 3 frozen embryos
Sep17 - Pergoveris 10-17 Sep, Orgalutran 15-18 Sep, Ovitrelle 18 Sep, ER 20 Sep for 2 follies, 1 mature egg, fertilized, ET 1x 2d 4-cell embryo 22/09, 05/10 BFN Nov17 IVF2 - Pergoveris 2-14 Nov, Orgalutran 5-14 Nov, Ovitrelle 15 Nov, ER 17 Nov for 3 follies, 1 mature egg, did not fertilize Jan18 IVF3 - Pergoveris 30 Dec - 8 Jan, Orgalutran 5-8 Jan, Ovitrelle 9 Jan, ER 11 Jan 3 eggs, 2 mature, 1 fertilized, ET 1x 4d 12-cell embryo 15/01, 24/01 BFN May/Jun18 IVF4 - Rekovelle 25-29 May, Menogon 30May - 2Jun, Zomacton 25 27 29 31 May and 2Jun, Cetrotide 30May - 3Jun, Gonasi 3Jun, ER 5Jun 4 eggs, none mature, two matured overnight, 1 fertilized with ICSI, Frozen day 3 but not good quality Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - Rekovelle 21-24 June, Menogon 25Jun-3Jul, Puregon 4-5Jul, Zomacton 21 23 25 27 29 Jun, Cetrotide 25Jun-5Jul, Gonasi 6Jul, ER 8Jul 5 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 but not good quality Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - Rekovelle 26-29 Jul, Menogon 30Jul-7Aug, Buserelin 26Jul-7Aug, Zomacton 26 28 30 Jul 1 3 Aug, Gonasi 7Aug, ER 9Aug 4 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized (normal IVF), 2 frozen day 3 good quality Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - Menogon 19-30Sep, Buserelin 19-30Sep, Zomacton 19 21 23 25 27 Sep, Ovitrelle 1 Oct, ER 3 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 excellent quality
Fav Quote: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return
@beachbunnyxo123 eeeek that's amazing girl! So happy for you!!! I hope the dilation goes great!
BFP 3/21/2020! OMG We're having TWINS! 4/17/2020 -------------------------------- LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby! -------------------------------- Me: 33 | DH: 41 Married: March 2016 TTC #1/IUD out January 2017 PCOS dx January 2018 Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018 BFP 3/10/2018! -------------------------------
TTGP December Siggy Co-Winner: Favorite Moments from Holiday Movies/TV
Me: 35 DH: 34 Married 07/2012 DD born 07/2014 DD2 born 10/2018 DS born 10/2022
IF history: TTC #2 since January 2016 June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018 FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
@shortstack930 Yay for Monday! FX so hard that it goes su
per well!
@KristoKekerooni OMG, it is so terrifying to know how many vials are left. It's like a doomsday countdown clock.
Speaking of which, AFM:
I decided that since I had a good sized follicle when I had my saline sono that we would go aggressive for one more cycle. I'm crossing my fingers that I timed it right. I think yesterday was O day, although today's temp was lower than I usually have for the day after O. Anyway, I went with inseminating late Wednesday night, yesterday morning, and last night. Since frozen sperm doesn't live for days like fresh does, I am trying to catch the egg at the right time. It's nerve-wracking to say the least. If I was wrong and today is O day (which I can't imagine with a 20 mm follicle on Tuesday!!), at least there were some swimmers waiting from last night. I hope!!
OH is not thrilled about the idea of spending so much money on the IUI, so I will have to keep reminding him that we've spent so much more money on plane tickets for people's weddings and baptisms and such...this is our last ditch effort for our own kid!
My acupuncturist was thrilled with the size my RE said my follie was, and I have to admit that I have come around to a level of optimism that at least my body can produce what appears to be a healthy egg. Anyone have any idea if there is a correlation between follicle size at O and egg quality?
Me: 45 OH: 42 Beloved SS: born 12/2011 TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016 **TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW** August 2016 - dx with DOR Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T May 2017 - began freezing sperm June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
@beachbunnyxo123 I am SO happy for you and your fighter embryo! Did you find out gender with pgs report?
Me: 31 Husby: 36 Married May 2014 TTC # 2 Since December 2021 Baby girl W born 2/2021 Our journey so far... (tw loss & infertility)
Diagnosis: Poor Egg Quality Working with an RE since March 2016 2 failed TI cycles 3 failed IUI cycles
IVF Feb - April 2017 23 eggs collected, 20 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI, 4 day 3 blasts, 3 day 5 blasts, 1 PGS normal Transferred 1 PGS normal embryo 4.12.17 BFP 4.21.17 MMC due to small gestational sac 6.8.17
Our adoption journey: 12.25.18 Agency picked and apps submitted! 5.1.19 Adoption on hold so we can buy a house! 1.1.20 Homestudy process started 3.14.20 First social worker visit 5.25.20 Homestudy Approved & Submitted to Agency
6.1.20 Surprise! Positive pregnancy test! Healthy baby girl born 2/10/2021
Bad news first - I’ll be benched one more cycle after this. She said the septum was really big and wouldn’t feel comfortable with transferring after only one cycle she said she usually does , but since mine was so large she rather wait and make it the best environment for our embryo
Good new - I’ll have my first horomone free cycle in MONTHS!!! I feel like this is a good thing! I can prepare myself mentally and physically for the transfer in April. So March will be all about focusing on health! Which is what I need! I see lots of massages in my future.
@purplg8r Thanks. I’m definitely a little disappointed too but like I said there is the positive sides.. like being horomone free for the month of March and i started acupuncture today and I was reading an article it recommends starting about 2 cycles prior to transfer so I’m right on track for that and I feel like it will be a nice break from the last 3 months of non stop appointments, the needles, surgery , ER, and the side effect from the meds. If this is what it takes to get a take home baby it’s a small price to pay.
@beachbunnyxo123 I’m so happy for you I could just cry! Look st fat little embryo! What a fighter! Just like momma!
Afm, no real update. They never got the levels, my OB never sent them. They’ll check me in the am here before my ER. We shall see. At this point, just praying we get a couple good little embies to freeze and rest. ER tomorrow at 9:30!!
TTC #1 since September 2014 Diagnoses: RPL, Endometriosis, MFI
(count, morph, DNI, DNAS, multiple bilateral subclinical varicoceles), low
progesterone Check out my Infertility blog Check out my Infertility Instagram
Loss History (TW):
BFP: 3 May 2015, loss confirmed 4 June 2015 BFP: 15 August 2015, loss confirmed 23 August 2015 BFP: 16 November 2015, loss confirmed 22 November 2015 BFP: 18 July 2016, loss confirmed same day BFP: 04 March 2018, loss confirmed 23 March 2018 BFP: 12 June 2018, TWINS; D&C 06 July 2018
TTC History (TW):
3 losses in 2015 Met with OBGYN in January 2016 Me: all clear, H: OAT November 2016: HSG = All
Clear!
January 2017: H tested again, High DNA fragmentation and stainability
February 2017: Clomid + TI + Progesterone = BFN
March 2017: Clomid + HCG + IUI + Progesterone = SA/wash: zero count on attempt
#1, <1,000 on attempt #2= BFN
Varicocele Embolization- 5 May 17 December 2017 SA: Zero improvement after embolization January IVF- 25 retrieved, 11 mature, 8 fertilized, 3 frozen day fives (3AA, 3AA, 3AA), 1 frozen day 6 (5BB), 1 frozen day 7 (3CC) Three PGS normal (3AA, 3AA, 5BB), one inconclusive (3AA) FET #1: 27 February 2018, 3AA & 5BB, one stuck! BFP 04 March 2018.... Loss confirmed 23 March 2018 May 2018: SHG/SIS = all clear "beautiful uterus" FET #2: 04 June 2018, 3AA PGS normal embryo, 3AA PGS hatching inconclusive embryo. BFP: 12 June 2018, EDD 20 February 2019 Ultrasound, 25 June 2018: There are two! Lost Baby A 02 July 2018 Baby B not growing, D&C 06 July 2018 Laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, chromotubation: 23 July 2018: blocked right tube, heavily inflamed, covered in endo. Removed right tube. Removed more endo from uterus, tubes, ovaries. Endo remains on bladder and bowel.
Next Up:
TTC Naturally, possibly IUIs for remainder of 2018. ER#2 ~Jan 2019
Re: IF testing and treatment- week of 1/29
TTC since June 2016
Azoospermia diagnosis (zero count) Dec 2016
AZFc chromosome microdeletion discovery March 2017
Unsuccessful TESE for DH in August 2017
October 2017 IVF with donor sperm
29R, 24M, 16F, 2d5, 4d6 (6 embryos total)
Only 3 could have PGS. 2/3 normal. 5 embies frozen
12/15/17 FET #1 (1 embryo)--CP
2/7/17 FET #2 (2 embryos)--BFN
Chronic endometritis diagnosis May 2018
ERA Sept 2018--borderline receptive--12 more hours of progesterone
Abnormal SIS Oct 2018
Repeat hysteroscopy Nov 1. Treated recurring endometritis.
12/4/18 FET #3 (2 embryos)--BFN
Our journey has come to an end.
TTC since June 2016
Azoospermia diagnosis (zero count) Dec 2016
AZFc chromosome microdeletion discovery March 2017
Unsuccessful TESE for DH in August 2017
October 2017 IVF with donor sperm
29R, 24M, 16F, 2d5, 4d6 (6 embryos total)
Only 3 could have PGS. 2/3 normal. 5 embies frozen
12/15/17 FET #1 (1 embryo)--CP
2/7/17 FET #2 (2 embryos)--BFN
Chronic endometritis diagnosis May 2018
ERA Sept 2018--borderline receptive--12 more hours of progesterone
Abnormal SIS Oct 2018
Repeat hysteroscopy Nov 1. Treated recurring endometritis.
12/4/18 FET #3 (2 embryos)--BFN
Our journey has come to an end.
@ndz2018 I do acupuncture! I just pulled up here now actually! I’ve found it to be helpful and relaxing! I would definitely recommend giving it a shot!
I’m back at work and haven’t been bumping during the day, so forgive me for being MIA! I'm finally getting caught up.
@lurvleybunchococonuts Glad your TSH and prolactin labs looked good! I teach psychology. Two sections of intro psych right now. Yay for good communication with your doc! I hope things go smoothly from here on out.
@KristoKekerooni So sorry to hear about the estrogen levels. I’ve got everything crossed that things work out for the ER!
@elothair The view from Edinburgh castle is lovely, but I actually found Holyrood Palace a lot more interesting! Wandering the royal mile is lovely as well. I’m sure you’ll have a blast!
@emmasemm I’m trying not to read too much on thyroid because I’m afraid I’ll convince myself I have thyroid problems, when I don’t really think that’s the case. I don’t think I’ve had T3 and T4 checked though. Maybe I’ll look into that. As always, thanks for the info!!
I’m glad things are
moving forward with looking into new clinics for you! Will the new clinics try
different drug protocols, or is the main benefit of going out of country that
they can do FET?
@Augusta108 Glad the genetic screening tests didn’t show any matches!
@purplg8r Tokyo sounds like an amazing place to visit! I’d love to go someday.
@50Wife What an amazing number of eggs and such a great fert report! So happy for you!
@beachbunnyxo123 Fx for your little embie! I’m so hopeful for you!
@Aurora1973 I’m so sorry you’re struggling. I’ve got everything crossed that the medicated cycle works for you! The Grand Canyon in winter is gorgeous! Sounds like a lovely trip.
@shortstack930 What a great monitoring appointment! Yay!
@ncm0328 Sorry you find yourself here, but welcome!
@Avrilmai Sorry you had to hear a pregnancy announcement too. They are always hard to cope with.
Thinking about you @KristoKekerooni and hoping for a great update
@emmasemm It sounds like you have had some serious progress with finding a clinic! I am anxiously awaiting to hear what you decide, and we are here to support you all the way! Whatever you choose, there is surely one of us close by (::cough, choose the center of the Midwest
Beta #1 tomorrow. Ball of nerves, yet oddly calm.
@KristoKekerooni, continuing to hold you in my thoughts as well...
I watched the IVF documentary “One More Shot” on Netflix this evening. I’m thinking I should not have watched it while AF is here and I’m super hormonal, because I sobbed during pretty much the entire thing...but I did really like it and found a lot to relate to even though I haven’t actually started IVF yet. I might try to coax DH into watching it at some point too! (Although I’m a little worried the part showing all the injections will freak him out...)
@jrm_14 GL TOMORROW!!
If you want to pm me re the hour long immune discussion we had during the consult please do.
@augusta108 I really thought the documentary was brilliantly done. Though I’m waiting for the right time to have DH watch it. He has the link but I know he hasn’t watched it yet. I think he’s still in denial that we are “that” couple- despite three failed rounds of IVF and now spending a small fortune to go overseas for more treatment...
@darkstar42 as always it’s about knowing where you can find info if you need it. If you don’t need it, brilliant. And it will be there in some months or whenever you might be ready.
The main reasons for going overseas is there are more protocols possible, freezing and banking are allowed without restrictions, genetic testing of embryos is possible (also the clinics are very experienced with freezing, FETs and genetic testing) plus full immune protocols are possible. And in case we choose it as a later option, donor eggs are legal (illegal in Germany).
Germany is however extremely low cost to do IVF so a great option if you have eg tubal factor or mild MFI (as ICSI is no issue) and also don’t need or want genetic testing. Or if you are expected to respond really well to meds and are concerned not to make too many embryos as you don’t believe in discarding and wouldn’t want to donate - the law is generally very “catholic” based and is about creating only those embryos you will transfer. You can do a “normal” cycle of IVF for around 3000 Euro. (In case anyone fancies coming over for a month!)
@lurvleybunchococonuts hehehe “shandy”. I’m so pleased your doctor was happy to make future contact easier!
Married 12/2016
TTC #1 since 04/2015
AMA, DOR (AMH 0.65, AFC 2-4) and autoimmune issues (RA, APS), low TSH, adenomyosis
7 retrievals, 3 transfers
Nov17 IVF2 - 1ER, 0F
Jan18 IVF3 - 3ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN
Feb18 - second opinion and additional testing
Apr18 IVF4 - cancelled (E2 too high)
May/Jun18 IVF4 - 4ER, 0M, 1F, 1 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - 5 ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - 4ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (good quality)
Aug/Sep18 IVF7 - cancelled (cyst)
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - 3ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen Day 3 (excellent quality)
Oct18 IVF8 - Cancelled (cyst and too low TSH)
Oct18-Jan19 bringing TSH under control
Feb19 ERA and hysteroscopy
Mar19 Investigation for fibroid and adenomyosis
Apr19 adenomyosis confirmed, polyps removed
Jun19 FET after 2 months Lupron, autoimmune protocol, transferred two day 3 frozen embryos
Nov17 IVF2 - Pergoveris 2-14 Nov, Orgalutran 5-14 Nov, Ovitrelle 15 Nov, ER 17 Nov for 3 follies, 1 mature egg, did not fertilize
Jan18 IVF3 - Pergoveris 30 Dec - 8 Jan, Orgalutran 5-8 Jan, Ovitrelle 9 Jan, ER 11 Jan 3 eggs, 2 mature, 1 fertilized, ET 1x 4d 12-cell embryo 15/01, 24/01 BFN
May/Jun18 IVF4 - Rekovelle 25-29 May, Menogon 30May - 2Jun, Zomacton 25 27 29 31 May and 2Jun, Cetrotide 30May - 3Jun, Gonasi 3Jun, ER 5Jun 4 eggs, none mature, two matured overnight, 1 fertilized with ICSI, Frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - Rekovelle 21-24 June, Menogon 25Jun-3Jul, Puregon 4-5Jul, Zomacton 21 23 25 27 29 Jun, Cetrotide 25Jun-5Jul, Gonasi 6Jul, ER 8Jul 5 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - Rekovelle 26-29 Jul, Menogon 30Jul-7Aug, Buserelin 26Jul-7Aug, Zomacton 26 28 30 Jul 1 3 Aug, Gonasi 7Aug, ER 9Aug 4 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized (normal IVF), 2 frozen day 3 good quality
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - Menogon 19-30Sep, Buserelin 19-30Sep, Zomacton 19 21 23 25 27 Sep, Ovitrelle 1 Oct, ER 3 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 excellent quality
Fav Quote: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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AFM: ER will be Monday! They think we’ll get around 16 eggs. I have to go for one more scan tomorrow but tonight is most likely my last night of stims!!
Married 07/2012
DD born 07/2014
DD2 born 10/2018
DS born 10/2022
IF history:
TTC #2 since January 2016
June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
Married 12/2016
TTC #1 since 04/2015
AMA, DOR (AMH 0.65, AFC 2-4) and autoimmune issues (RA, APS), low TSH, adenomyosis
7 retrievals, 3 transfers
Nov17 IVF2 - 1ER, 0F
Jan18 IVF3 - 3ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN
Feb18 - second opinion and additional testing
Apr18 IVF4 - cancelled (E2 too high)
May/Jun18 IVF4 - 4ER, 0M, 1F, 1 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - 5 ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - 4ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (good quality)
Aug/Sep18 IVF7 - cancelled (cyst)
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - 3ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen Day 3 (excellent quality)
Oct18 IVF8 - Cancelled (cyst and too low TSH)
Oct18-Jan19 bringing TSH under control
Feb19 ERA and hysteroscopy
Mar19 Investigation for fibroid and adenomyosis
Apr19 adenomyosis confirmed, polyps removed
Jun19 FET after 2 months Lupron, autoimmune protocol, transferred two day 3 frozen embryos
Nov17 IVF2 - Pergoveris 2-14 Nov, Orgalutran 5-14 Nov, Ovitrelle 15 Nov, ER 17 Nov for 3 follies, 1 mature egg, did not fertilize
Jan18 IVF3 - Pergoveris 30 Dec - 8 Jan, Orgalutran 5-8 Jan, Ovitrelle 9 Jan, ER 11 Jan 3 eggs, 2 mature, 1 fertilized, ET 1x 4d 12-cell embryo 15/01, 24/01 BFN
May/Jun18 IVF4 - Rekovelle 25-29 May, Menogon 30May - 2Jun, Zomacton 25 27 29 31 May and 2Jun, Cetrotide 30May - 3Jun, Gonasi 3Jun, ER 5Jun 4 eggs, none mature, two matured overnight, 1 fertilized with ICSI, Frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - Rekovelle 21-24 June, Menogon 25Jun-3Jul, Puregon 4-5Jul, Zomacton 21 23 25 27 29 Jun, Cetrotide 25Jun-5Jul, Gonasi 6Jul, ER 8Jul 5 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - Rekovelle 26-29 Jul, Menogon 30Jul-7Aug, Buserelin 26Jul-7Aug, Zomacton 26 28 30 Jul 1 3 Aug, Gonasi 7Aug, ER 9Aug 4 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized (normal IVF), 2 frozen day 3 good quality
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - Menogon 19-30Sep, Buserelin 19-30Sep, Zomacton 19 21 23 25 27 Sep, Ovitrelle 1 Oct, ER 3 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 excellent quality
Fav Quote: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return
@emmasemm YGPM
Thanks for the well wishes for today, everyone. I’m waiting at the lab now and then am off to work.
@Augusta108 I had not seen that in Netflix! Off to add it to my queue.
@jrm_14 GL today! Anxious for your update
TTC #2 - August 2016
MFI
IUI #1-3 BFN
BFP 4/21/18 MMC 6/11/18
@shortstack930 wahoooo!!!! YOU DID IT!!!!! How do you feel???
AFM- Guys...we still have 9 embryos!!!! I just got the update this morning! I can't believe it...I just keep expecting the worst but NINE!!! I am thrilled!!! Next update will be Sunday and I'm hoping that number stays as high as possible!! She said the 9 look perfect and exactly what they want to be seeing at this point.
AFM- OMG you guys I just got the call from my doctor our little embryo that could tested normal!!!!!!!! We are all on track for my cervical dilation surgery and FET first week of March! Yay!!!! So thankful and blessed to have our embaby!
TTC since June 2016
Azoospermia diagnosis (zero count) Dec 2016
AZFc chromosome microdeletion discovery March 2017
Unsuccessful TESE for DH in August 2017
October 2017 IVF with donor sperm
29R, 24M, 16F, 2d5, 4d6 (6 embryos total)
Only 3 could have PGS. 2/3 normal. 5 embies frozen
12/15/17 FET #1 (1 embryo)--CP
2/7/17 FET #2 (2 embryos)--BFN
Chronic endometritis diagnosis May 2018
ERA Sept 2018--borderline receptive--12 more hours of progesterone
Abnormal SIS Oct 2018
Repeat hysteroscopy Nov 1. Treated recurring endometritis.
12/4/18 FET #3 (2 embryos)--BFN
Our journey has come to an end.
AHHHHHH @beachbunnyxo123 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@beachbunnyxo123 OMG!!!!!!!!!!! How amazing is that! Keeping everything crossed for the dilation next!
Married 12/2016
TTC #1 since 04/2015
AMA, DOR (AMH 0.65, AFC 2-4) and autoimmune issues (RA, APS), low TSH, adenomyosis
7 retrievals, 3 transfers
Nov17 IVF2 - 1ER, 0F
Jan18 IVF3 - 3ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN
Feb18 - second opinion and additional testing
Apr18 IVF4 - cancelled (E2 too high)
May/Jun18 IVF4 - 4ER, 0M, 1F, 1 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - 5 ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - 4ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (good quality)
Aug/Sep18 IVF7 - cancelled (cyst)
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - 3ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen Day 3 (excellent quality)
Oct18 IVF8 - Cancelled (cyst and too low TSH)
Oct18-Jan19 bringing TSH under control
Feb19 ERA and hysteroscopy
Mar19 Investigation for fibroid and adenomyosis
Apr19 adenomyosis confirmed, polyps removed
Jun19 FET after 2 months Lupron, autoimmune protocol, transferred two day 3 frozen embryos
Nov17 IVF2 - Pergoveris 2-14 Nov, Orgalutran 5-14 Nov, Ovitrelle 15 Nov, ER 17 Nov for 3 follies, 1 mature egg, did not fertilize
Jan18 IVF3 - Pergoveris 30 Dec - 8 Jan, Orgalutran 5-8 Jan, Ovitrelle 9 Jan, ER 11 Jan 3 eggs, 2 mature, 1 fertilized, ET 1x 4d 12-cell embryo 15/01, 24/01 BFN
May/Jun18 IVF4 - Rekovelle 25-29 May, Menogon 30May - 2Jun, Zomacton 25 27 29 31 May and 2Jun, Cetrotide 30May - 3Jun, Gonasi 3Jun, ER 5Jun 4 eggs, none mature, two matured overnight, 1 fertilized with ICSI, Frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - Rekovelle 21-24 June, Menogon 25Jun-3Jul, Puregon 4-5Jul, Zomacton 21 23 25 27 29 Jun, Cetrotide 25Jun-5Jul, Gonasi 6Jul, ER 8Jul 5 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - Rekovelle 26-29 Jul, Menogon 30Jul-7Aug, Buserelin 26Jul-7Aug, Zomacton 26 28 30 Jul 1 3 Aug, Gonasi 7Aug, ER 9Aug 4 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized (normal IVF), 2 frozen day 3 good quality
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - Menogon 19-30Sep, Buserelin 19-30Sep, Zomacton 19 21 23 25 27 Sep, Ovitrelle 1 Oct, ER 3 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 excellent quality
Fav Quote: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return
@beachbunnyxo123 eeeek
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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@beachbunnyxo123 ahhh that’s amazing!!!!
Married 07/2012
DD born 07/2014
DD2 born 10/2018
DS born 10/2022
IF history:
TTC #2 since January 2016
June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22
Thanks so much @purplg8r @jrm_14 @darkstar42 and @Avrilmai!!!
Welcome @ncm0328 and @memommy86!
@shortstack930 Yay for Monday! FX so hard that it goes su
per well!
@KristoKekerooni OMG, it is so terrifying to know how many vials are left. It's like a doomsday countdown clock.
Speaking of which, AFM:
I decided that since I had a good sized follicle when I had my saline sono that we would go aggressive for one more cycle. I'm crossing my fingers that I timed it right. I think yesterday was O day, although today's temp was lower than I usually have for the day after O. Anyway, I went with inseminating late Wednesday night, yesterday morning, and last night. Since frozen sperm doesn't live for days like fresh does, I am trying to catch the egg at the right time. It's nerve-wracking to say the least. If I was wrong and today is O day (which I can't imagine with a 20 mm follicle on Tuesday!!), at least there were some swimmers waiting from last night. I hope!!
OH is not thrilled about the idea of spending so much money on the IUI, so I will have to keep reminding him that we've spent so much more money on plane tickets for people's weddings and baptisms and such...this is our last ditch effort for our own kid!
My acupuncturist was thrilled with the size my RE said my follie was, and I have to admit that I have come around to a level of optimism that at least my body can produce what appears to be a healthy egg. Anyone have any idea if there is a correlation between follicle size at O and egg quality?
Beloved SS: born 12/2011
TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016
**TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW**
August 2016 - dx with DOR
Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T
May 2017 - began freezing sperm
June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T
July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba
July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
@jrm_14 GL today - thinking of you!
Anyway, fantastic news @50wife and @beachbunnyxo123!!! So happy for you both!
@beachbunnyxo123 I am SO happy for you and your fighter embryo! Did you find out gender with pgs report?
Married May 2014
TTC # 2 Since December 2021
Baby girl W born 2/2021
Our journey so far...
(tw loss & infertility)
Working with an RE since March 2016
2 failed TI cycles
3 failed IUI cycles
IVF Feb - April 2017
23 eggs collected, 20 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI, 4 day 3 blasts, 3 day 5 blasts, 1 PGS normal
Transferred 1 PGS normal embryo 4.12.17
BFP 4.21.17
MMC due to small gestational sac 6.8.17
Our adoption journey:
12.25.18 Agency picked and apps submitted!
5.1.19 Adoption on hold so we can buy a house!
1.1.20 Homestudy process started
3.14.20 First social worker visit
5.25.20 Homestudy Approved & Submitted to Agency
6.1.20 Surprise! Positive pregnancy test!
Healthy baby girl born 2/10/2021
Bad news first - I’ll be benched one more cycle after this. She said the septum was really big and wouldn’t feel comfortable with transferring after only one cycle she said she usually does , but since mine was so large she rather wait and make it the best environment for our embryo
Good new - I’ll have my first horomone free cycle in MONTHS!!! I feel like this is a good thing! I can prepare myself mentally and physically for the transfer in April. So March will be all about focusing on health! Which is what I need! I see lots of massages in my future.
@50Wife 9 is such a great number!!
@beachbunnyxo123 yay!! That’s such great news!! I’m so happy for you!!
@Aurora1973 FX that you had great timing!
@ndz2018 I’m sorry that you’re benched one more cycle but yay for it being a hormone-free one!
Afm, no real update. They never got the levels, my OB never sent them. They’ll check me in the am here before my ER. We shall see. At this point, just praying we get a couple good little embies to freeze and rest. ER tomorrow at 9:30!!
Diagnoses: RPL, Endometriosis, MFI (count, morph, DNI, DNAS, multiple bilateral subclinical varicoceles), low progesterone
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BFP: 15 August 2015, loss confirmed 23 August 2015
BFP: 16 November 2015, loss confirmed 22 November 2015
BFP: 18 July 2016, loss confirmed same day
BFP: 04 March 2018, loss confirmed 23 March 2018
BFP: 12 June 2018, TWINS; D&C 06 July 2018
Met with OBGYN in January 2016
Me: all clear, H: OAT
November 2016: HSG = All Clear!
January 2017: H tested again, High DNA fragmentation and stainability
February 2017: Clomid + TI + Progesterone = BFN
March 2017: Clomid + HCG + IUI + Progesterone = SA/wash: zero count on attempt #1, <1,000 on attempt #2= BFN
Varicocele Embolization- 5 May 17
December 2017 SA: Zero improvement after embolization
January IVF- 25 retrieved, 11 mature, 8 fertilized, 3 frozen day fives (3AA, 3AA, 3AA), 1 frozen day 6 (5BB), 1 frozen day 7 (3CC)
Three PGS normal (3AA, 3AA, 5BB), one inconclusive (3AA)
FET #1: 27 February 2018, 3AA & 5BB, one stuck! BFP 04 March 2018.... Loss confirmed 23 March 2018
May 2018: SHG/SIS = all clear "beautiful uterus"
FET #2: 04 June 2018, 3AA PGS normal embryo, 3AA PGS hatching inconclusive embryo.
BFP: 12 June 2018, EDD 20 February 2019
Ultrasound, 25 June 2018: There are two!
Lost Baby A 02 July 2018
Baby B not growing, D&C 06 July 2018
Laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, chromotubation: 23 July 2018: blocked right tube, heavily inflamed, covered in endo. Removed right tube. Removed more endo from uterus, tubes, ovaries. Endo remains on bladder and bowel.
ER#2 ~Jan 2019
@beachbunnyxo123 So happy for you that the embryo tested normal!
@KristoKekerooni My fingers are crossed so hard for you for a great ER!