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CD/DPO of first BFP?
How many months/cycles had you been TTC?
How long have you been an active participant on the TTGP board? (minimum: 3 full months)
What did your chart look like?
What were you doing TGKU?
How was your timing? What symptoms did you have, if any? (CS & CD breakdowns welcome)
I thought long and hard about whether I wanted to post this, since this is my 3rd time trying to graduate from TTGP and I haven't exactly been active in the last 5-6 months, but I also thought maybe this could be a story of hope and resilience for those who are still in the trenches, wondering when it will be their turn. So here we are.
CD/DPO of first BFP? 4dp5dt in the evening
How many months/cycles had you been TTC? 5 years 3 months, who even knows how many cycles that is anymore
How long have you been an active participant on the TTGP board? Since May 2018, with the exception of a few breaks here and there
What did your chart look like? I wasn't charting BBT, but my RHR on my Apple Watch has been ~7-10bpm higher since a few days after my transfer.
What were you doing TGKU? You name it, we've tried it. Medicated cycles, TI, IUI, IVF x4, this was our 9th FET of our 10th embryo, on a modified natural protocol (no estrogen, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, Doxy, HCG wash, baby aspirin). I did a week of castor oil packs leading up to ovulation. No acupuncture this time, but I have been doing bi-weekly IV infusions with a B complex, zinc, selenium, vit C, MgCl, CalGl, L-taurine, and glutathione, in addition to my regular vitamins and supplements. We even had a surrogacy consult a few weeks ago, which we've put on hold for the time being. Full history in my siggy.
How was your timing? What symptoms did you have, if any? (CS & CD breakdowns welcome) This was a day 5 frozen embryo transfer. Hard to say what was the PIO right at the beginning and what was an actual PG symptom, but incredibly sore, swollen boobs was a big one, as well as some persistent but mild cramping and tightness in my abdomen. My gag reflex has always been extra sensitive in early pregnancy too.
How are you going to/did you tell your partner? I had tested at 4dp5dt in the evening but it was a vvvfl so I waited until the morning to use FMU. That one was clearly darker (though still faint). Decided I couldn't keep it from him even if I tried so when he asked if "the babies" went out in the snow (meaning the cat and dog), I said yes, but "not this one" <pointing to my belly>. He just raised his eyebrows and I admitted I caved and POAS. He's much more guarded than I am because of our losses so is still very apprehensive to get excited, but we've had three really good betas so far (152 @ 8dpt and 3113 @ 18dpt, 6181 @ 20dpt - a big gap between 1 & 2 because we went on vacation in between) and first US is next week.
Anything else to add? Just that I know how hard it is to feel like you're being left behind, since that's been me for the last 5 years, but find yourself the right tribe of friends, and a team of doctors and other medical professionals who are going to fight for you and it will all be worth it in the end. We still have a long way to go before any of this will feel real so we'll probably be holding our breath for the next ~7.5 months, but right now I am pregnant and I am trying to lean into joy as much as possible since I've been robbed of so much along the way. Thank you to all the incredible ladies I've met here over the years, you know who you are. I would not have survived this without you, and I am so grateful to have met you. To my fellow IF warriors, your strength is inspiring and you will be my sisters for life.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
@kiki047 CONGRATULATIONS!!! What an absolute warrior you are! I hope this is the start of a beautiful, healthy, full term pregnancy! Wishing you all the best!
@kiki047 omg!!!!! Congratulations!!! I am hoping so hard that you have an easy uneventful pregnancy and bring home your sweet rainbow baby ❤️❤️
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
*lurking* @kiki047 I've had pretty much every emotion under the sun reading your grad post. I am SO happy and excited for you and honestly I have PGAL brain and it's not even my pregnancy . Crossing my fingers so hard you get your THB and have the most boring pregnancy ever . You deserve it so much my friend!
*TW* History:
Me: 34 DH: 36 | Together since 2007 | Married July 2016
TTC #1 since 7.2017 Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3| all BFN IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name" RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer 2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20 Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21 Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023 Consultation with RI | 6.6.23 Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56 Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox Repeat labs in 8 weeks Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues TTC put on pause
@kiki047 i've already told you this, but i am just ELATED. and of course understand that guarded feeling. crossing every fiber in my body for you that this is the most boring and healthy pregnancy there ever was.
@kiki047 KIKI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so freaking happy for you!! You deserve the easiest, safest, healthiest, most joyful pregnancy ever. I am sending you every single happy thought, vibe, prayer, Oprah quote, whatever it is that you want, I'm going to give it to you. Endless love and hugs to you and your sweet baby.
TTC History
Me: 38 DH: 52
Started trying June 2018
BFP Jan 2019 DD born October 2019
TTC July 2021 BFP, ended in MMC August 2021
TTC October 2021
BFP January 2022
MMC March 2022
Beginning May 2022 under the supervision of an RE - Benched while undergoing testing
My darling @kiki047 You know already how insanely excited I am. I have referred to this long-awaited pregnancy as a group project, and I am so delighted to be in this with you.
I just want to take a moment to publicly acknowledge what you posted about the feeling left behind, because for all intents and purposes, you've been someone still in the weeds while you've watched so many of us graduate and move on. I want to tell you, you have dealt with those feelings both on here and IRL in one of the most graceful ways possible and I am in awe of you. I know it has not always been easy or fun, but you have done it so well.
On a personal note, you have been one of my very closest friends through the worst few years of my life, and I am so grateful for that, and I am so freaking excited to have a front row seat to the best year of yours.
me: 35 / so: 34 | ttc #1 since 9/2018
DX: MFI IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19 FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2 FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
@kiki047 I am ECSTATIC that you've decided to post! (I would have begged you to do it otherwise!) You deserve the biggest "BON VOYAGE" from TTGP, no matter how long you've been "dormant" here. Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo.
@kiki047 omfg I'm so happy for you! Omg I literally am like tearing up
Spoiler for History
Me - 30 DH - 32
April 2009 - 8+ week MC January 2012 - BFP - DS Born 10/21/2012 May 2013 - BFP - Twins MMC @ 13 weeks D&C Oct 2013 - BFP MC @ 6 weeks Dec 2013 - BFP DD Born 8/16/14 - Cholestasis at 36+5 Nov 2016 - BFP MC @ 6 weeks Dec 2016 - BFP DD Born 6/19/17 @ 28+4 Severe Pre-E, IUGR, Cholestasis Nov 2017 - BFP MC @ 6 weeks Jan 2017 - BFP MC @ 6 weeks Jan 2019 - BFP MC @ 6 weeks DH Vasectomy Aug 2019 Feb 2022 - TTC #4 with IVF - RPL testing Protein C and S Deficiency - Blood Thinners for Treatment - Maybe we don't know! June 2022 - IVF - 2 embryos - 1 transfered 6/22/22 - Transfer Failed July 2022 - FET
@kiki047 Yes!!! I'm so thrilled for you and am keeping everything crossed that this is your THB. I think I speak for many of us when I say thank you for all of your years of strength and encouragement on this board. This is one place no one wants to be a veteran, but you handled it with grace and chose to be a wonderful mentor and guide to many of us. Lots of love to you, YH, and the little sweet babe.
Ahhh @kiki047 I am so so soooo excited for you. You have been such an amazing support for so many people here (and I'm sure IRL) and I'm thankful you posted this. Wishing you the H'est and H'est 9 months ever!!!
@kiki047 this is the best possible news for me to have logged back in for. you and i both know some stuff about the long haul and no one deserves this amazing piece of news more than you. holy sh*** fantastic news!!! i've got all the fingers and toes this sticks!
History
I am doing this on my own. Left ovary and fallopian tube removed due to cyst/necrosis just after birth. Right ovary and tube still purport to function.
Began TTC in Aug '18 @ age 35
5 or 6 (or 7?!) cycles using frozen donor sperm, ICI. All BFN
Mar-Jun '19 IUIs, all BFN
Began process of referral for RE in spring of '19, blood tests confirm low AMH (.54) but all else is good.
May '19 HSG shows open tube, but ultrasound suggests fibroids
MRI in June '19 confirms two large fibroids, one growing through wall of uterus
In June '19 I move from California to Oregon, disrupting my insurance, referrals, etc. 5 months spent piecing it all back together.
Nov. '19 attempted myomectomy (vaginal approach) failed. 2nd surgery using laparoscopic method in Jan '20 is successful.
April '20 --> June '20, natural IUIs, all BFN.
July? saline ultrasound and bubble test demonstrate open tube
July '20 clomid cycle cancelled for thin lining
Aug-Oct, 3 femara cycles, all BFN
RE referral. While waiting to set up an appointment Nov-Jan,I continue with natural cycles and ICI, using a known donor, BFN...
Jan '21 more bloodwork, AMH is worse (.30), FSH high albeit not catastrophic at 13.2. hysteroscopy all good. "looks cozy!" says the RE.
Feb '21, injectables (menopur, novarel), iui, BFN (doc said the frozen donor sperm sample had the "best numbers she'd ever seen!")
Mar '21, injectables, iui cancelled due to lack of follicles, converted to at home-insem. BFN
May '21, first IVF round cancelled due to cyst.
July '21 IVF: standard antagonist. 225menupur/225gonal-f/cetrotide/5000u trigger, AFC 7; 6 days of stims. 8 eggs retrieved, 7 mature, 5 fertilize, 4 made it to blast. 3 are 4AB, 1 is 4BB. PGT-A results all abnormal. Oct '21 somewhat improved AMH (.51) and significantly improved FSH (8.9). Maybe it's all the pills I swallow. Dec -21, standard antagonist. 225menupur/225gonal-f/cetrotide/5000u trigger, AFC 5; 11 days of stims. retrieval yields 5, 4M, 2 reach day-6 blast (4AB & 4BB). 1 low-level mosaic (chr. 3 deletion), 1 complex abnormal. Feb '22 FET (low-level mosaic): CP. May '22 egg retrieval, lupron flare protocol. HGH priming for 1 month before stims; md lupron 20/20u daily; menopur 225, follistim 225, 10k trigger after 8 days of stims; AFC 10; 13 retrieved; 10 mature; 8 fertilized. All frozen at 2PN for later thaw, grow, and biopsy. July '22 egg retrieval same protocol: 9 days of stims; AFC 8; 10 retrieved, 8 mature, 4 fertilized and frozen. Sept '22 ER same protocol: AFC 10; 12 retrieved, 11 mature, 11 fertilized. From the 3 retrievals, 7 survived to day 5-6 blastocyst, from which I have 2 normal embryos! Jan 20, Fully medicated FET, baby aspirin, dexamethasone, acupuncture, and as much woo as I can stand (which isn't very much). BFN. July 23, Natural FET + baby aspirin. BFN.
Thank you everyone. Your kind words and encouragement brought me to tears (umm hi @mvt2003, I love you too) and I'm still in disbelief that this might actually be happening. Hugs all around!
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
@kiki047 oh-my-goodness-congratulations! I'm not crying, you're crying. No wait, ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE IS CRYING because this is the most amazing news I am so happy for you and sending you all the good vibes I have. Wishing you a happy, healthy, boring 9 months!
Words cannot express just how happy I am for you. I know these next few weeks will be hard for you emotionally and physically but I will be there with you every step of the way! You can’t get rid of me!!!!! ♥️♥️
@kiki047 what absolutely incredible news to come back to lurking for!!!! So many congratulations to you! I am wishing you the happiest and healthiest 9 months!! ❤️🌈
Re: TTGP grad announcements w/o Mar 13
What did your chart look like? I wasn't charting BBT, but my RHR on my Apple Watch has been ~7-10bpm higher since a few days after my transfer.
This was a day 5 frozen embryo transfer. Hard to say what was the PIO right at the beginning and what was an actual PG symptom, but incredibly sore, swollen boobs was a big one, as well as some persistent but mild cramping and tightness in my abdomen. My gag reflex has always been extra sensitive in early pregnancy too.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
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Me 34 DH 34
PCOS
Baby number 2 due 4/11/20
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
@kiki047 I've had pretty much every emotion under the sun reading your grad post. I am SO happy and excited for you and honestly I have PGAL brain and it's not even my pregnancy . Crossing my fingers so hard you get your THB and have the most boring pregnancy ever . You deserve it so much my friend!
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC put on pause
So so very excited for you friend! Sending you alll the good vides and energy for the easiest & healthiest 9 months!
My darling @kiki047 You know already how insanely excited I am. I have referred to this long-awaited pregnancy as a group project, and I am so delighted to be in this with you.
I just want to take a moment to publicly acknowledge what you posted about the feeling left behind, because for all intents and purposes, you've been someone still in the weeds while you've watched so many of us graduate and move on. I want to tell you, you have dealt with those feelings both on here and IRL in one of the most graceful ways possible and I am in awe of you. I know it has not always been easy or fun, but you have done it so well.
On a personal note, you have been one of my very closest friends through the worst few years of my life, and I am so grateful for that, and I am so freaking excited to have a front row seat to the best year of yours.
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
TTC#2
TTC #2 ... preparing as of March 2024
TTC #1
TTC #1 02/2020 - 07/2022
2009 | Dx PCOS; likely a misdiagnosis
07/14/20 | Dx Hashimoto's Thyroditis
07/21/20 | 1st RE appointment
07/2120 - 08/20/20 | so much testing; no signs of PCOS
08/20/20 | Dx Unexplained; AMA
09/08/20 | IUI #1 Clomid + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
09/30/20 | Urology consult; more testing required
10/2020 | Clomid + OPK + TI + Prometrium | BFN
10/26/2020 | Starting 2nd IUI cycle, with Letrazole and with a new RE / different clinic
11/03/2020 | New Dx "poor egg quality"; IUI cancelled in favor of Trigger + TI + Prometrium | BFN
11/26/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Menopur) + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
12/20/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Gonal-F) + Trigger | IUI Cancelled due to thin lining; TI only | BFN
01/14/2021 | Combo IUI (Letrazole + Menopur) + Trigger | BFN
02/06/2021 | Switched to a new RE (TEW) ; trying naturally until we complete additional testing
03/14/2021 | Hybrid Double IUI, with Zymot (Letrazole, Gonal-F) + Trigger + Endometrin | Ovulated 4 mature eggs but still a BFN ☹️
04/07/2021 | Natural cycle while we regroup | BFN
04/09/2021 | Employer announces fertility benefits starting 05/01/2021! | Search for a new doctor who accepts insurance
05/10/2021 | New RE consult & plan for IVF
05/13/2021 | Mid-luteal IVF cycle #1 interrupted; had to get cancer genetic screening done to make sure I didn't have the same SDHA gene mutation as MH.
06/10/2021 | Aygestin priming IVF cycle #1; opted to Cx after 9 days of stims since only 5-6/12 follicles responded
07/26/2021 | Attempt #2 at IVF cycle #1 (mid-luteal start): 8 retrieved, 8 MII, 6 fert (1 PN3), 3 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 3AA, 3AA, 6AB; 3 euploid
08/09/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC | Shockingly, a BFP! EDD: 5/25/202 | CP at 4w4d
09/23/2021 | IVF cycle #2 (mid-luteal start): 14 retrieved, 13 MII, 11 fert, 5 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 2 x 3AA, 2 x 3AB, 3BB; 2 euploid
11/12/2021 | IVF cycle #3 (mid-luteal start): cancelled due to ovaries being on vacation
12/20/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + Pregmune Immunology Testing; BFN
01/22/2022 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + understanding uncovered immunological issues; BFN
02/18/2022 | Mock transfer cycle! ERA, ReceptivaDx, EMMA/ALICE; start Prednisone to address NK activity
03/16/2022 | Final, "Hail Mary" super-ovulation + TI cycle before FET; BFP! EDD: 12/21/2022 | MMC 05/08/2022
05/20/2022 | D&C; recovering...
06/21/2022 | Trying naturally until October 2022
07/21/2022 | BFP! EDD 04/02/2023; 👦🏼 born on 4/5/2023
April 2009 - 8+ week MC
January 2012 - BFP - DS Born 10/21/2012
May 2013 - BFP - Twins MMC @ 13 weeks D&C
Oct 2013 - BFP MC @ 6 weeks
Dec 2013 - BFP DD Born 8/16/14 - Cholestasis at 36+5
Nov 2016 - BFP MC @ 6 weeks
Dec 2016 - BFP DD Born 6/19/17 @ 28+4 Severe Pre-E, IUGR, Cholestasis
Nov 2017 - BFP MC @ 6 weeks
Jan 2017 - BFP MC @ 6 weeks
Jan 2019 - BFP MC @ 6 weeks
DH Vasectomy Aug 2019
Feb 2022 - TTC #4 with IVF - RPL testing
Protein C and S Deficiency - Blood Thinners for Treatment - Maybe we don't know!
June 2022 - IVF - 2 embryos - 1 transfered 6/22/22 - Transfer Failed
July 2022 - FET
@kiki047 Yes!!! I'm so thrilled for you and am keeping everything crossed that this is your THB. I think I speak for many of us when I say thank you for all of your years of strength and encouragement on this board. This is one place no one wants to be a veteran, but you handled it with grace and chose to be a wonderful mentor and guide to many of us. Lots of love to you, YH, and the little sweet babe.
Only Kermit can convey my true feelings rn:
Oct '21 somewhat improved AMH (.51) and significantly improved FSH (8.9). Maybe it's all the pills I swallow.
Dec -21, standard antagonist. 225menupur/225gonal-f/cetrotide/5000u trigger, AFC 5; 11 days of stims. retrieval yields 5, 4M, 2 reach day-6 blast (4AB & 4BB). 1 low-level mosaic (chr. 3 deletion), 1 complex abnormal.
Feb '22 FET (low-level mosaic): CP.
May '22 egg retrieval, lupron flare protocol. HGH priming for 1 month before stims; md lupron 20/20u daily; menopur 225, follistim 225, 10k trigger after 8 days of stims; AFC 10; 13 retrieved; 10 mature; 8 fertilized. All frozen at 2PN for later thaw, grow, and biopsy.
July '22 egg retrieval same protocol: 9 days of stims; AFC 8; 10 retrieved, 8 mature, 4 fertilized and frozen.
Sept '22 ER same protocol: AFC 10; 12 retrieved, 11 mature, 11 fertilized.
From the 3 retrievals, 7 survived to day 5-6 blastocyst, from which I have 2 normal embryos!
Jan 20, Fully medicated FET, baby aspirin, dexamethasone, acupuncture, and as much woo as I can stand (which isn't very much). BFN.
July 23, Natural FET + baby aspirin. BFN.
TTC History:
Me: 36 MH: 39, TTC since Dec 2017
Aug '18: PCOS dx
Nov '18: MH SA - 19mil
Dec '18-Mar '19: Letrozole + TI - all BFN
Apr '19: Letrozole + TI, - BFN. Repeat SA (27mil) & DNA fragmentation test (17%)
Aug '19: Letrozole + HCG trigger + IUI + prog supp - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Sep '19: 2nd IUI, same protocol - BFN (MH: 16mil)
Dec '19: IVF #1 w/ICSI, PGT. 5 retrieved, 4 fertilized, 3 blasts, 3 PGT-A normal.
Mar '20: FET #1, perfect 5AA blast transferred. BFN.
Sept '20: FET #2, 5BB tsf. 9/18/20 BFP!! EDD: 5/27/21. MMC 11w
Feb ‘21: FET #3, last 6BB blast transferred. BFP, EDD 11/2/21. MC 5w3d.
May '21: IVF #2 w/ICSI, PGT. 8R, 7M, 6F, 6 blasts - 3AB, 3AB, 3BB, 4BB, 5BB, 6BA. Fresh tsf 5/13/21 - BFN.
June '21: PGT-A results = 3 abnormal, 1 low level mosaic. Referred to new REI, had consult with 2nd RE in between.
Sept '21: RPL, immune testing normal
Oct '21: IVF #3 w/IMSI, PGT. 33R, 26M, 23F, 9 blasts (7 day 6, 2 day 7). PGT-A = 5 normal, 1 mosaic
Dec '21: Positive for endometritis, RX Flagyl & Keflex
Jan '22: FET #5 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol incl. PRP, intralipids, prednisone, medrol, nivestym, fragmin - CP
Feb '22: FET #6 - Kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol w/higher doses of pred & fragmin - BFN
Mar '22: Mock cycle for ERA - cancelled, repeat endometrial biopsy instead. Still positive for endometritis. RX ciprofloxacin & amoxicillin.
Apr '22: IVF #4 w/IMSI, PGT. 28R, 23M, 16F, 11 blasts. PGT-A = 6 normal.
June '22: FET #7 - Microdose lupron downreg w/kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol - double embryo transfer. BFN.
July '22: FET #8 - Mini stim w/Puregon + trigger, kitchen sink immune/RIF protocol. BFN.
Sep '22: Taking a break
Dec '22: Attempted abdominal myomectomy, fibroid too close to cervix and major blood vessels. Wasn't removed.
Feb '23: FET #9 - Modified natural w/baby asp, HCG trigger, PIO, PRP, Medrol, HCG wash, embryo glue - BFP!! EDD 11/11/23
@kiki047 oh-my-goodness-congratulations! I'm not crying, you're crying. No wait, ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE IS CRYING because this is the most amazing news I am so happy for you and sending you all the good vibes I have. Wishing you a happy, healthy, boring 9 months!
Words cannot express just how happy I am for you. I know these next few weeks will be hard for you emotionally and physically but I will be there with you every step of the way! You can’t get rid of me!!!!! ♥️♥️