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Do You Mind if I Join You? (Newbie Intro.)

jnnyblujnnyblu
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I think it is time for me to join you girls, if you will have me.  I have been lurking here for some time now, and have finally decided to take the plunge.  My DH I have been TTC for almost a year (next month).  He has a 5 yr. old son from a previous marriage, in which we have custody of 45% of the time.  It is very difficult dealing with IF while being a stepmom.

 

We are dealing with MFI, and found out today that our second IUI w/clomid didn?t work.  I will be moving on to an injectable IUI cycle in a couple of days (gonal-f).  I have had all of the necessary testing, and all of my tests come back normal. 

 

I am just looking for support from others who know what it?s like to go through IF.  I?ve had a tough week  (woopsie twin nephews born on Tuesday, making it a grand total of 5 kids for my brother), and today my BFN.  This week has made me realized that I really need a place to find comfort and vent, as well as lend my support to those who need it.

 

Thank you for listening to my rambling intro. I look forward to getting to know everyone!

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Re: Do You Mind if I Join You? (Newbie Intro.)

  • Rachael07.07.07Rachael07.07.07 member
    Welcome! I'm sorry you have to be here and I hope you wont have to stick around long. I don't have any experience being a stepmom but I bet that can get tough sometimes when all you want is to expand your family. I'm sorry about your BFN and the tough week. GL with your next IUI!
    DX PCOS w/IR 01/08.
    Currently pg with our 1st after 6.5 yrs of IF (thank you IVF)
     
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  • MrsMcC781MrsMcC781

    I completely understand you about the step parenting while going through IF. I have a 15 year old stepdaughter with an autism disorder and we have her full time. It's hard enough to be a step parent, anything added to that is just no fun, especially IF. I wish you lots of luck and lots of patience!

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  • whispergrrlwhispergrrl member

    Welcome to the board....hope your stay is short. You will find a wonderful group of ladies here...with all sorts of experiences. It sucks that any of us have to be here, but I'm glad to have this support group!

    Also, I'm a stepmom to a wonderful 6 year old little girl...so I can relate to the stepmom dealing with IF side of your story....feel free to message me anytime if you need to talk!

    Marrisa 

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  • KuleamaKuleama member
    Welcome to the board! I hope your stay here is short and sweet. Best of luck to you!
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  • Faith722Faith722 member
    Welcome. Best of luck to you!
    IVF #3 = Feb 2012
    beta#1 3/21 (14dp3dt)=413, beta#2 3/23 (16dp3dt)=785, u/s 4/11
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  • matt'sbridematt'sbride member
    Welcome and good luck!

    We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And HOPE does not dissappoint.
    Romans 5:3-5

    ~Matt and Jen~
    Married August 26, 2006
    TTC since June 2008
    Severe MFI
    IVF #1 Feb. 2011 = BFN
    IVF #2 (Long Lupron) May 2011 = BFP!!!
    Our sweet little girl, born January 26, 2012

    Time for #2!

    IVF #1 (Long Lupron) July 2013 = BFP!!!

    Beta #1 (8/1) 203! Beta #2 (8/8) 3,677! 1st u/s scheduled for 8/15!

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  • vanessagorcvanessagorc member

    Welcome to our board.  We are MFI also.  I'm sorry for all u are going through, but these ladies can offer so much support and comfort.

    Good luck with your journey.

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  • bbakersgirl75bbakersgirl75 member
    Welcome to the board. I'm so sorry you have to be here, and hope your stay is short.
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  • beantownbride25beantownbride25
    Welcome! I just did my first IUI with gonal today. Good luck!
    ***SAIFW***
    TTC since 2008
    One blocked Tube
    Ectopic pregnancy November 2008
    M/C at 6 weeks in January 2010
    M/C at 8 weeks (blighted ovum) May 2010

    3 IUIs with Gonal-f, Sept, Oct, November 2010 = BFN
    IVF#1 1/2011 - 32 eggs retrieved, 26 fertilized, 2 trans. = BFN
    Time to regroup and heal and FET at some point
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  • jnnyblujnnyblu

    Thank you all so much for the warm welcome!

    MrsMcC781, I used to be an ABA Behavioral Therapist for children with autism. I can?t begin to imagine how hard that must be for you.

    Marissa, I might have to take you up on your offer. Feel free to message me as well if you ever need to talk!

    I hope everyone has a good weekend.

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  • whitewave26whitewave26 member
    Welcome.  I hope your stay is short.  We are MFI too, with low counts across the board. 
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    TTC #1 since Oct 2006 with severe MFI.
    Summer/Fall 2011 - DH on clomid. Helped with morphology and motility, but count still under 1 million.
    February 2011 - First RE appointment to discuss options.
    March 2011 - We aren't sure what we are going to do right now. DH isn't sure about DS.
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  • ellenchris0506ellenchris0506
    I feel your pain.  I am also a stepmom with MFI :(
    Ellen & Chris 5/6/06
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    TTC Since 10/2007 with no luck and a 'go with the flow' attitude
    1/1010 FINALLY decided to have testing done, dx MFI
    7/2010 - DH starts Clomid to increase testosterone and hopefully sperm count
    10/2010 - Still low (but improved) sperm count.
    11/30/10 - IUI #1 and only = BFN
    February 2011 - IVF #1 w/ ICSI =
    Chemical PG (Beta 1: 10, Beta 2: 19, Beta 3: 17) :-(
    April 2011 - IVF #2 w/ ICSI = BFN :-(
    September 2011 - IVF #3 w/ ICSI = BFFN
    November 2011 - AMH level tested - .83 (normal for age range)
    February 2012 - IVF #4 w/ ICSI = (best response ever yet still) BFFN
    April 2012 - DNA testing - NORMAL, RE suggests cycling again with own eggs or using DE
    On Break indefinitely...not sure we can afford the emotional and financial roller coaster anymore.
    *PAIFW/SAIFW*
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  • ej708ej708 member
    Welcome to the board!  I hope IUI #3 is it for you! 
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