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Finally, optimism from an RE

StuckinthemiddleStuckinthemiddle
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Hi.

So I went in today for US/bloodwork to see if I could get started on my Lupron for IVF#2.  This is CD 23 for me, and of course I haven't ovulated yet, so I have to go back again next Friday. 

The RE who saw me today is one of four in my clinic, and is also the one who I have the least experience with.  I point blank asked her if she has ever seen anyone who had no eggs fertilize during an IVF attempt go on to have a baby, and she said yes!  I explained that though he answers my questions, my usual RE has never really seemed to me to be that optimistic about DH and I, and that going into IVF#2 still an "unexplained"case, it really concerns me.  She kind of laughed and said, "Well that's Bill for ya," then looked me in the eye and said that with ICSI this time, she is very optimistic that this can work for us.  Then, she gave me a big hug and told DH to remember what she said if I start to get down in the future.

I know it isn't much, but after hearing bad news again and again, it was a nice way to end the week.  Thanks for reading!  Have a good weekend everyone!

 

 

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
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Re: Finally, optimism from an RE

  • patchen30patchen30 member
    That's great.  A little bit of encouragement from your RE can make a WORLD of difference.  I agree with the RE today - w/ ICSI, I think this defintiely can work for you!  In fact, maybe lack of fertilization has been your only problem all along.

    TTC in 2008. Stage II/III endo, Hashimotos hypothyroid, low morph (3%).
    2 cycles Clomid/Ovidrel/TI/Crinone=BFN.
    IUI #1 - 4 Follistim/Ovidrel/IUI/Crinone = BFN.
    IVF #1 - Antagonist w/ ICSI 4/10. 17 retrieved, 5DT of 2, BFN :(
    IVF #2 - Long Lupron w/ ICSI 6/10. 15 retrieved, 3DT of 2, BFFN!!
    Lap 7/21/10
    IVF #3 - Clomid/Antagonist w/ ICSI 10/10. 14 retreived, 3DT of 3, BFP 10/20 but m/c. No HB 11/15/10 - D&C 11/17/10.
    FET - 2 blasts, 1 survived the thaw. Transfer 2/19. Beta #1 3/1 375, Beta #2 3/3 885, Beta #3 3/8 4261, Beta #4 3/11 9005. U/S 3/8 1 sac 1 yolk, U/S 3/16 1 heartbeat 114bpm!

     

    James born Oct. 24th 2011 via c-section at 38 weeks!

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    Surprise BFP - Jack born April 28, 2013 via VBAC after PTL at 33 1/2 weeks!

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  • Faith722Faith722 member
    That's awesome!  I know a little reassurance can go a long way sometimes.  Especially, when we feel like we're at the mercy of all these doctors. I'm glad she was able to give you some peace of mind.
    IVF #3 = Feb 2012
    beta#1 3/21 (14dp3dt)=413, beta#2 3/23 (16dp3dt)=785, u/s 4/11
    EDD 11/25/12
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  • 2bKEdwards2bKEdwards
    That's really great to hear!
    After 20 months, 5 IUIs, PCOS, Endo and IVF, our baby is here! Full IF history in blog
    ~Life After Infertility~
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  • BunnyintheYardBunnyintheYard

    The first time I heard optimism from an RE was IVF3!  So I definitely can relate.  It made my heart sing for weeks, I was so grateful for someone to tell me it CAN happen.  And it definitely can for you!  ICSI is made for couples like you and I think she is totally right.

    Sending you lots of good wishes for the next cycle :)

    dx'd with severe endo and poor egg quality 3 IUIs were all BFN IVF #1 = c/p IVF #2 = BFN IVF #3 = beautiful baby girl born 2/2011; 8/2011 Surprise BFP - natural m/c at 8w; TTC #2 2011-2012; 2 IUIs = BFN; IVF #1 = BFP 9dp5dt beta = 328; 11dp5dt = 650; 13dp5dt = 1114; 18dp5dt = 4747 BabyFetus Ticker
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  • BMWwifeBMWwife
    Isn't it great when they treat you like a person and not just a name? Glad she was able to give you some hope.
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  • njohnson1972njohnson1972 member
    I am glad your appointment went well.
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  • cara-n-stevecara-n-steve member
    Awwwww..that's so great that you gave you hope!  Is there anyway you can switch Dr.'s so she can be your RE?
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