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Had my IVF baby (only if you want to read)

JillAlyJillAly member
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So many of you were inspirations to me when I was going through years of IF treatment.  I had the odds against me (as my RE- Dr. Evil Downer) liked to tell me so I am only posting to give others hope. 

I'm 43 and DH has severe MFI.  I am a poor responder to the meds and only made 4 follies.  My 1st IVF was converted to IUI because I responded so poorly.  From the 4 follies, they got 7 eggs, 4 of which fertilized through ICSI. Because of my age and the fact it was our last IVF we could afford, we transferred all 4 embies. 

From that, came Allison Brooke - born Tuesday 3 1/2 weeks early via c-section because of pre-eclampsia.  Even at 3 1/2 weeks early, she was 8lb, 4oz - my doctor said she would have easily been a 10 pound baby.  Because of my pregnancy complications (pre-e), I spent the last 3 weeks in the hospital before having the c-section so I've gotten to know my hospital better than I ever wanted- but it's been worth it.

I will always feel connected to you ladies and this board.  You were tremendous help to me when I was on this roller coaster of a ride with all the highs and lows of IF.  I truly hope you all get BFP's soon and I'll be thinking of you- always.

Jill 

3 IUI's and 2 IVF's later- Brady arrived. Born at 36 weeks after PUPPS and pre-e/HELLP.
IUI- BFN IVF #1 -BFP! Allie is our 2nd IVF baby. Born at 36 1/2 weeks after pre-e again
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    MAH123MAH123
    She's beautiful! Congrats and enjoy every second with her.
    1 ectopic 3 m/c's prior to 5/05 Un-freaking-explained IF 5/05 IVF, BFN 9/05 FET 3d5e, BFP = Beautiful Baby Girl (lucky pg #5) 8/08 Fet 3d5e, cp 12/08 IVF with PGD, transfer 3, BFN 5/09 FET transfer 4, BFN Hail Mary IUI with Follistim 9/11 BFP; 9/22 confirmed tubal/MTX 4/10 FET 3d5e, BFP!!!! m/c 5/26/10 1 year break and yet another m/c 5/11 FET #5 initial beat 121, second beta 7 Lap and removal of L tube and very mild endo 7/11 Suprise BFP 12/11 & m/c @ 8 wks. After 11 losses and one beautiful miracle our journey is over, we are thankful and at peace.
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    baze2baze2

    Oh Jill...thanks for the wonderful story..against the odds! I love it.

    SHE IS ADORABLE! Hold her for a few extra minutes today for me! and kiss that baby head one extra time for me!

    Congrats!

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    rach2100rach2100 member
    aaawww Jill...she's adorable!  Congrats on Allison's arrival!!
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    jcathjcath member
    She's absolutely beautiful - I can almost smell that sweet baby smell through the picture.  Thanks for the inspiring story - I need a reminder that it can happen.
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    luvbabesluvbabes
    Beautiful baby girl!  Thanks so much for sharing.  I love to hear inspirational stories like yours!!
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    cupcakeandmoosecupcakeandmoose

    What an amazing journey you had.  Congratulations and thanks.  :)

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    kinsalebridekinsalebride

    congrats - she's beautiful! I had a similar experience with DD #1. We were diagnosed with low motility and low morphology (MFI basically) and I was a poor responder to meds during my first ever IVF treatment - I know we only had 3 at transfer, with 2 being really good and 1 being so so. We conceived DD after 2 years from that first IVF with ICSI so it was definitely all worth it.

     (We also just had our 2nd DD and by some miracle conceived her naturally the first month after a failed IVF with ICSI attempt).

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    LizzyB11LizzyB11
    Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl!
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    MRSDNAMRSDNA
    Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl!  And thank you for giving us all hope and inspiration.
    Mother of a beautiful little boy 11/01/07! Expecting #2 EDD 9/28/11 What a wonderful surprise!!!
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    izzourclueizzourclue member
    She's so beautiful!  Congratulations!
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    OscarQOscarQ member
    Thank you for posting your story.  She is beautiful!
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    MDBeachbrideMDBeachbride member
    Thanks for coming over to post.  I can't believe your pregnancy has gone by so quickly.  Congrats she's beautiful!
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    JilliansMomaJilliansMoma member
    Congratulations Jill she is gorgeous! As I start IVF #1 I appreciate you sharing your story.

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    Yay!!! Welcome to the world, beautiful girl!

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    StrunellaStrunella member
    Congratulations on your gorgeous new baby girl, Jill!!  Hope you're feeling better, too.
     
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    shouldbworkinshouldbworkin
    congratulations!  You have an adorable family.  =)
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    sadie sadiesadie sadie
    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing.
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    QE2QE2 member
    Congratulations, Jill!! You inspire me to stay on this road just as I'm thinking of giving up. Thank you and congrats again :)
    TTC since 3/08 DOR, High FSH, Hypothyroid, Uterine Polyps, blocked tube, MFI, 5 rounds of clomid, 5 IVF attempts, 2 hysteroscopies, 2 natural conceptions=2 losses (Methotrexate, D&C) Successful DE cycle twins born 10/7/11 Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
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    praying*4onepraying*4one
    Congrats...what a pretty baby and cute older brother.  Very inspiring story.  I'm super happy for you.
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    redsoxbonoredsoxbono
    She is beautiful, congratulations!!!!  When she's old enough, you can tell her she had lots of "internet godmothers" wishing her the best of everything!
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    GymDogFranGymDogFran
    YAY!  Congratulations!  I'm so happy for you.
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    Deanne ShehaneDeanne Shehane member
    Oh, she's beautiful! Congratulations!
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    JillAlyJillAly member

    imageredsoxbono:
    She is beautiful, congratulations!!!!  When she's old enough, you can tell her she had lots of "internet godmothers" wishing her the best of everything!

     

    Thanks everyone for your good wishes. 

    Redsoxbono- that is super sweet- thanks- even if you are a Red Sox fan.  Go Yankees!   One less godmother now? LOL!

    3 IUI's and 2 IVF's later- Brady arrived. Born at 36 weeks after PUPPS and pre-e/HELLP.
    IUI- BFN IVF #1 -BFP! Allie is our 2nd IVF baby. Born at 36 1/2 weeks after pre-e again
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    kikibirdkikibird
    Oh congratulations!!!  She is so cute!!!

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    Delta04Delta04 member
    What a wonderful inspiration!  Congrats to you!
    TTC since 3/07. IVF#1 = canceled. IVF#2 = 0% fertilization. IVF#3 = BFN. IVF#4 = c/p.  
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    pnltyboxpnltybox
    Both of your children are adorable!  Congrats on Allison's arrival and for giving me hope that this will all work out in the end! 
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    CharBartCharBart
    Congratulations Jill!  She is absolutely gorgeous!
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    bcn68bcn68

    I remember you!  Your baby and son are adorable!  You must on cloud 9Smile

    Congratulations

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    cfreshygcfreshyg

    Hi Jill,

     I posted on your 7/21 post on the other board.

    I'm so thrilled for you!

    carrie

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    ToshaGirlToshaGirl member

    Jill! Congratulations! Adorable litle one. So happy for you.

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    shyntrueshyntrue
    Congrats!
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