Infertility

Back from the ET (long!!)

Oh, what a day! You all know the story of what happened, so I won't go into that again. I'll just start again when Dr. W called me. I was on the phone for work dealing with something I'm doing for my boss. I saw it was her office calling, and I was desperate to answer, but the guy I was on the phone with is doing a huge favor for me, and I didn't want to be rude. Two seconds later, she called again. At that point, I started to get a feeling that she had good news.

When we finally connected, she told me that the two of the three embryos had divided again and that she wanted me to rush in for the transfer. She said that she knows I had wanted to do pre and post-transfer acupuncture but to not waste any time making the calls at home and to jump right in the car and start calling while I was on the way. Unfortunately, my acupuncturist wasn't available, but the one that the clinic recommends was.

The drive is about 30-45 minutes away, so when I ran in there, the acupuncturist was sitting in the lobby. She took me straight into the treatment room. I ended up really like her and would say that the appointment was completely relaxing if it wasn't for my full bladder.

Then, they took me into the hospital portion of the clinic and had DH and I get into appropriate clothing. Dr. W gave me a huge hug. She told me that we now had a 5-cell and a 3-cell and that they were still observing the remaining embryo. She said that the 5-cell was on the verge of dividing again.

When I was laying on the table, Dr. S (the embryologist) came in and made a comment about something to do with 9 months, implying he thought this would work. I burst out crying again feeling so relieved that they weren't acting as if this was a pointless attempt. The ET went quickly, and I loved watching the two embryos on the screen as Dr. S transferred them from the dish to the pipette. Once it was all done, I asked Dr. W what she honestly thought our chances were at this point. I was expecting her to give me an answer like, "I don't know... it doesn't look great... maybe 10-25%" or something, so I was really surprised when she said she thought it was still 50/50. Again, I burst out crying in relief. I'm a fragile emotional wreck today, aren't I?

So, now I'm home trying to take it easy. My beta is on 5/22. Thank you, ladies, again, for all the words of love and support. I am emotionally exhausted, but it was so nice to have all of you cheering me on. You have no idea how much it means.

P.S. I also wore my lovely socks from mrslovebug that she gave me for the Angel Exchange. Thank you!!

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  • I am beyond excited for you and am sending you tons of sticky embie dust!  Rest up and let your LOs snuggle in.
    TTC since 8/2004
    Me - DX Hashimoto's Disease, Hypothyroid, Rheumatoid Arthritis
    DH - DX Azoospermia - Sertoli Cell Syndrome
    DS-IUI #1-4 BFN IVF #1 - BFP! It's a boy!!!
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    This is amazing news!

    Now, snuggle in embies!!

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  • Well my dear, you have had quite the day! Everything sounds great right now! Best of luck!
    TTC #1 since June 2008 *SAIFW*

    TI, IUIs, IVF = c/ps and BFNs

  • I have everything crossed for you. It might have been a roller coaster, but maybe it will make for the beginning of an amazing ride!!!! Snuggle in lil ones!!!!!!!!
    Lilypie Second Birthday tickers

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    TTC Since Dec 2006
    *IVF #1 cancelled at ET*
    *IVF #2 OHSS, transfer cancelled*
    *FET #1 2 frosties, c/p*
    *Lap April 2010, removed endometrioma/endo implants*
    *Surprise BFP June 2010*
    *Beautiful daughter born 2/14/11!!*
    Thoughts from an Overwrought Mind
    SAIFW
  • Oh, I am SO HAPPY reading this!! I was so anxious for your update and to hear some good news! So thankful you made it to transfer. I was just reading a blog the other day with a BFP from a 4 cell embryo transfer :)

    Yay cycle buddy! Grow, embies, grow!!

    We are adopting! Currently waiting for our domestic infant adoption match.

    My blog: Making Me Mom

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  • What a great story Ros! Sending you all the best!
  • I have such a good feeling for you.  I think you've obviously got a couple of troopers in there.  Hopefully they will keep dividing and hang in for the long haul.  Good Luck sweetie!
    Beautiful Miracle Baby lost at 21 weeks due to pre-term labor and incompetent cervix. FET#1 BFN, FET#2 BFP, early loss. FET#3 BFN. IVF#2 BFFN. FET #4 BFP after removing bilateral hydrosalpinx and 3 months of lupron depot. Sticky Bun is here!! Image and video hosting by TinyPic Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
  • I am just so thrilled for you both!
    Snuggle in and stick tight, little embies !!!
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  • This is such amazing news!!!

    Sending you tons and tons of GL, PPV and sticky baby dust!

    Snuggle in tight little ones :)

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    Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, It empties today of its strength. ~Corrie ten Boom
    Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)

    It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
    MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
  • I seriously teared up reading this! I am so hopeful for you! I really really hope those embies are snuggling in tight! I can't even begin to imagine the emotional rollercoaster you were on today!

    (((HUGS)))

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  • snuggle in little ones!! so happy for you :)
  • What an amazing story! Get your rest :)
  • I don't know what else to say but... WOW!  And I'm soooooo very happy for you!  What a day!!!!  You snuggle in, Little Ones!  Your mom has been through too much today and you all need to just burrow in for teh next 9 months!!

    I'm so happy that everything worked out!

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  • I still can't believe all this happened-but I'm so glad it ended on a happy note. Hoping those embies are snuggling in!
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  • Snuggle in embies!!!!!!!  Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    SAIFW
    PCOS diagnosis~can't remember how many years ago
    Several cycles of Clomid with OBGYn ~BFNs
    11-09 Initial Consult with RE
    12-09 Changed to a different RE
    1-2010 CCT-BFN
    2-2010 Rest Cycle, Waiting for AF..where are yOU?
    3.5.2010 RE found a cyst....Rest another month
    3.12.10 AF
    3.13.10 Cyst still there....on BCP until next month
    4.10.10 Starting Lupron/Gonal-F/Luveris
    April 2010 IVF #1 ~ BFP
    5.5.10 Beta #1~150
    5.7.19 Beta #2~300
    5.19.10 1st u/s 2 sacs~~
    5.25.10 2nd u/s 2 heartbeats~twins
    EDD 1.12.11
    Delivered on 11.28.10 due to HELLP syndrome at 33w 4days
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  • What an emotional roller coaster, I really will pray this is it for you!
  • Yay! So excited for you. I hope your 2ww is not horrible!
    DX: Him: Super sperm Me: Diminished pituitary function due to tumor removed April 2008, MTHFR Hetero C677T & A1298C
    IVF #1-4=BFN IVF #5=BFP! U/S on 5/3 revealed TWINS!

    Lilypie Premature Baby tickers

  • Your update just made me tear up.  I am so happy for you and I really hope that this works!  Good Luck!
    TTC Child #1 Sept '08, Dx: Unexplained, DOR 2 IUI's = BFN, m/c, IVF 1 = 0 embies to put back, IVF 2 = BFN, IVF 3 = cancelled, IVF 4 = BFP with 1 embie. Our son came into our life on 9/28/11. We are in love! Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
  • I am SO happy things turned around today! I hope this is it for you and you get your miracle! Lots of T&P your way!
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    Oh, this is such great news! I am so happy for you! GLGLGLGLGL!
    DS born 7.30.11
  • Woohooo! 

    OMG! I can't tell you how so very happy I am to hear this! I saw your update this morning when you thought they had arrested, and I was so heartbroken for you. This is amazing news!

    Snuggle in little embies! Snuggle in! 

     

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    After two Clomid cycles, three injectable IUI cycles, two IVFs, two miscarriages, and one lap surgery, IVF #2 has brought us our little boy!

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    TTC #2
    After months of being postponed or cancelled, FET #1.3 (Natural FET) brought us twin girls!

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    Surprise! Baby #4 is due in March!
  • yes yes yes!!!!!
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  • Wow.  You've been on one helluva rollercoaster today, huh?  So glad things worked out and you WILL have quite the story to tell these little ones someday.  :)
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  • WOW!! What a story! Here's to those little guys snuggling in for the next 9 months!
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    Thank you IVF for our little miracles!!
  • Yay!!!  Tons and tons of luck and sticky embie vibes :)
    TTC with unexplained IF since 8/2007 6 losses, one beautiful perfect boy in our arms Lilypie Premature Baby tickers
  • may2806may2806 member
    Wow that is some story! I'm glad you were able to have the transfer, and I hope the embie(s) are snuggling in for the long haul!?
    Dx: High FSH, stage IV endo, homozygous C677T MTHFR and PAI-1
    Early loss 10/08
    Lap 1/09
    IVF #1 "natural IVF" - 1 egg retrieved, missed m/c
    Tried several mini-stim cycles with no response
    Switched clinics - dx'd as carrier for Fragile X
    IVF #2 MDL protocol Jan/Feb converted to IUI, BFN
    IVF #2 take 2: Antagonist, one embie, BFN
    IVF #3: Antagonist, no fertilization
    One last ditch effort at OE IVF (antagonist with Clomid) cancelled
    DE cycle #1 Jan/Feb 2011, BFP, ectopic
    DE cycle #2 June/July 2011 - BFP
    10/28/11 Baby girl lost at 17 weeks due to pre-term labor. We love and miss you.
    DE cycle #3 June/July 2012 - BFP, twins, both heartbeats stopped, D&C
    2 frosties but don't know what's next
    FET Dec 2012: BFP! Praying this one sticks for the long haul!
  • Wow! What an eventful day!! I am so happy for you!!
    Natural BFP on 3/08
    C/P- at 6 weeks
    5 IUI's= BFN
    Dx: Endo stage 1 : evevated FSH (11.3)
    IVF#1: 3dt 2 8 cell, grade 1 embyos :bfn


    *(P)SAIFW*

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  • Sorry, I know you don't know me but I've been following your story all day and kept coming back over here for updates.  I'm so glad things turned around for you today and hope that you get a great outcome from today's ET.  I'm sure your day was an emotional rollercoaster.  Sending huge hugs and lots of positive vibes your way!
    TTC since 05 :( Dh diagnosed with azoospermia. Unsuccessful reconstructive surgery in 07-08. IVF w/ ICSI #1: BFP! 1 strong heartbeat and 1 lost twin @ 2nd U/S...bittersweet Lilypie Second Birthday tickers
  • OMG, what a freaking miracle! congrats Ros!!!
  • Oh my gosh! I am soooo happy that things worked out for you, you deserve it. Take some time to relax and let those embies snuggle in!
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  • Oh hon I'm so so so happy for you!!! I hope this is it for you and those little embies snuggle in for the next 9 months!
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  • I'm so happy for you!!!  Can't wait to hear about your beta on the 22nd : )
    1 chemical and 1 loss at 9 weeks prior to DS
    IVF #1 1/10-transfered 2 blasts- DS born 10/2010

    Trying for # 2 since 2012.  2 failed FETS 1 failed IUI.
    IUI#2 4/14/14-- BFP !!!!! Beta #1 14dpiui= 45 Beta #2 16dpiui= 80  Beta #3 18dpiui= 88 (chemical pregnancy)
    March 2015- Chemical pg

    1/25/16- BFP  Beta1 12dpo = 17, Beta 2 14 dpo = 28.. resulted in one beautiful boy born 9/21/16 :)

    Now I'm a stay at home loving life and pursuing my love of photography!!!
  • I am SOOOO glad that you got that amazing call and that it looks like your chances are still great!  I hope those embies are getting nice and cozy!
    image 30 y/o with PCOS HSG normal, SA essentially normal (slightly low morph but good # and motility) 50 mg Clomid...zip; 100 mg Clomid...nada; 150 mg Clomid...zilch 1/10 Injectable cycle with Gonal-F, Ovidrel, and TI.....Beta 2/22...BFN 2/10 Injectable cycle with Gonal-F and Follistim (long story), Ovidrel..BFN 4/10 Injectable cycle (see above). BFP but early m/c 5w5d. 5/10 Break cycle due to BFC (Big Fat Cyst)...darn it all 6/10 Injectable cycle +IUI...BFN 7/10 Injectable cycle + IUI.....BFP!!! Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
  • Yay!!! Good Luck!!
  • OH I am so glad to hear your embies are home where they can snuggle in for the next 9 months :)  What a day you've had!
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  • Holy ****!! So happy for you! I've got a feeling this is it - is is meant to be! What little fighters you have!
    TTC #1 since 6/08, MFI dx'd 3/09 Varicocelectomy 6/09, Hydrocelectomy 10/09 IVF with ICSI in Jan/Feb 2010 ER 2/7, ET 2/12 - transferred 2 blasts 5 snowbabies Beta #1 = 22 #2 = 19. Chemical Pregnancy :( FET May 2010 ET 5/30 - transferred 3 embies = BFN Fall/10 Went Gluten free + New RE and Clinic IUI #1 + Clomid 50 mg (1 follie) on 1/18 IUI #2 + Clomid 100 mg (1 follie) on 2/15 IUI# 3 + Femara 7.5 mg (1 follie) on 3/14 = BFP!!!! Beta #1 = 172 (15dpiui) Beta #2 =683!!! Ultrasound at 7 wks: 1 perfect beating heart. Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
  • How cool is that? I'm so glad your day ended better!!

    IVF #1 BFN... IVF #2 BFP! TWINS!
    Twins born too early at 23 weeks due to incompetent cervix
    FET #1, IUI #1, 2, 3, 4 - all BFN
    IVF #3 BFP!!! IT'S A BOY! Born July 16th, 2011
    FET #2 BFP! Due February 15, 2013
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  • what a crazy crazy day!!!!   i'm so glad that everything turned out not just okay, but excellent for you!!!!!!  ::fingers crossed::
    S/PAIFW
    Tara & Dave - TTC since September 2006
    PCOS - dx 1999 (amenorrhea) | freakishly long fallopian tubes
    Hypoglycemic | thyroid issues | severely anemic
    Multiple Clomid cycles of 50, 100, 150 - absolutely no response
    Follistim 50/100 | Follistim 75/125 | Follistim 100/150 IUI - all BFNs
    Converted IVF - BFP - m/c | FET - BFN | IVF #2 = BFN
    IVF #3
  • Oh my gosh! You have had such an emotional day. I am so glad you have two fighter embies. They look great sweetie :) I have been praying for you all day. Get some rest, you deserve it.
  • What a crazy rollercoaster!! Everything crossed for a BFP on the 22nd!! Good Luck!!!!
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