It's that time again. Please tell us 3 things you are grateful for today.
1. my DH, he's just amazing and really funny
2. the muppets, they always make me smile (Thanks E)
3. our cruise in June, i cannot wait to lay by the pool w/ DH
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
Re: 3 Things
1. It's the last day of school before spring break, so I have a week off!
2. We started renovating our backyard last weekend and we have 4 really great palm trees back there now
3. I'm taking my 1 1/2 year old cousin to the zoo next week with my girlfriends and their kids...so excited to have my "own" baby to bring when I hang out with my friends, I'm thinking it's good practice
After 2+ years and multiple treatment cycles,
including an IVF vacation in Costa Rica/Panama,
IVF #2 brought us our miracle baby!
Surprise! Baby Boy is on the way!
1. Being able to wear jeans to work whenever I want to do so.
2. My DH and I having the same work schedule so we can spend nights and weekends together... esp now when I don't love being alone with my thoughts.
3. Sitcoms like Modern Family and Mr Sunshine. I need funny right now and they give it.
1. My wonderful DH!
2. Yummy ice cream.
3. Still having Christmas and Birthday money left to spend, so I can get an IPad.
IVF #1 w ICSI in July 2010 = BFN
IVF #2.1 in Oct 2010 converted to IUI = BFN
IVF #2.2 w ICSI in Dec 2010 = BFN
Met with new RE in new city on 1/31/11.
IVF #3 w ICSI in April 2011. HPT on 5/9 = BFP!
Beta #1 on 5/10 (10dp5dt) = 99.4. Beta #2 on 5/12 = 284. First u/s on 5/26. = Fraternal TWINS!
Twin boys born & lost on 8/16/11 at 18w1d due to PPROM & preterm labor.
IVF #4.1 in Jan 2012 converted to IUI on 1/7/12 = BFN
IVF #4.2 w ICSI in Feb 2012. Lupron on 2/10. Stims on 2/18. ER on 2/29- 7R,6F
ET scheduled for 3/5/12- nothing to transfer
Dh seeing new MFI uro & Dh starting meds- June 2012.
IVF #5 in Dec 2012 = BFFN.
IVF #6 planned for Spring 2013. Praying for our take home baby/ies.
**P/SAIF and P/SAL always welcome!**
I am grateful for:
Moving forward with Adoption 2017!
1. Finals are over and I did well! On to the next (and last) quarter.
2. My Director has been out of the office this week. I have been able to catch up on so much.
3. Tosh.0, DH and I love that show and it makes me laugh so hard. People doing dumb stuff always puts me in a better mood.
1. That DH is home this weekend and doesn't have any midweek games next week so he'll be home every night until they leave for Tennessee for the weekend on Thursday.
2. The weather here...80s and beautiful!
3. DH's season is going very well (26-4) and because of that we have very little stress right now!
TI, IUIs, IVF = c/ps and BFNs
1. DH - always working so hard so we can do things.
2. Going home in 2 weeks.
3. the delish margaritas i had last night.
TTC #2 since June '08
~*DD 10.21.07*~
dx unexplained
IUI #1-4 BFN
IVF#1 June 2011 BFN
IVF#2 Dec 2011
Beta#1 12/21 : 812 Beta#2 12/23 : 1634
EDD 8/25
*PAIFW/SAIFW*
1) My awesome BFF who gives it to me straight but supports me no matter what. She has been awesome during this cycle and just in general.
2) I am grateful for a job that I don't have to go to until 3pm, I am so not a morning person so it really is for the best.
3) My DH is awesome. I really couldn't ask for a better man.
1. Today is my Friday-the term is Thriday
2. Tomorrow I will be on a plane to Chicago to meet some wonderful ladies from my anniversary board and I CAN NOT WAIT!!!!
3. I am weaning myself from coffee and slowly going to switch to tea....next week.
1. My loving husband who has put up with the ups/downs/laughte/tears through this process. Can't wait for our get-away this weekend.
2. My casual dress code at work, love wearing jeans daily
3. Spring is coming - although we woke up to an inch of snow !
1. My puppy's new obsession with non-squeaking toys, especially at 5:30 am in an apartment building.
2. The slowly increasing temperatures and knowing that spring is on its way.
3. The leftover white chocolate double chunk cookies someone brought to share at the office...it was a delicious, if a wee bit unhealthy, breakfast!
Two C/P and Lots of Tests
Me = LPD + cancer survivor, DH = low count and morphology
IUIs #1-5, January 2011 - June 2011 = BFN
IVF #1 in July/August 2011 = BFP!!!!!
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear."
the mupps
the nypl
1. A job with flexible hours.
2. One of my best friends is moving back here from across the country! I miss this girl like crazy and I'm so excited!
3. Spring being just around the corner and the longer daylight.
Mild MFI, irregular cycles, HSG only showed left tube open
IUIs #1-3: Femara -- BFN
IUI #4: Follistim + HCG boosters -- BFN
Sept./Oct. 2011 IVF#1: Long Lupron, 3dt of 2 -- BFN + 1 frostie
Surprise BFP 11.21.2011: missed m/c at 9w2d, D&C 12.27.2011
The Blog
1. My DH
2. My awesome family and friends
3. That I get to leave work early tomorrow, even though it's for a doctor's appt.
1. DH
2. usually on days when I get bad IF news, I get good career news. Though I'd rather have it the other way around - my career is going very well
3. my cats are awesome - one very snuggly one, one hyper one who literally climbs the walls and keeps us laughing
1. Working in an office by myself which allows me to sit here with my pants unbuttoned because I am bloated like crazy from all the e2 I'm on
2. My parents... they are just awesome
3. My Kindle... makes boring afternoons at work go by a bit quicker
TTC since 2008 dx PCOS & MFI
Clomid/Femara no "O"
IVF #1 BFN
FET #1 cancelled for biopsy
FET #1.2 c/p, July 2012 c/p
IUI #1 & 1.2 canceled
IVF #2 ER 12/1, Freeze all due to OHSS
FET #2.1 cancelled due to DVT risk, FET #2.2 Jan 2013
my blog
1. My awesome sister who has done all things IF and never says stupid/offensive things and can always make me laugh over the phone
2. DH who is amazing
3. My awesome RE's office - I love that I look forward to seeing those people and how nice and fun they all are. I never, ever feel bad about calling with questions.
11/2010 DH SA good...01/2011 HSG is clear...01/2011 Consult with RE
suprise BFP but m/c on 2/7/11
03/2011 50 mg clomid=BFN
04/2011 clomid+bromocriptine+IUI=BFP at 11dpiui
Beta #1(11dpiui)=33, Beta #2 (13dpiui)=96, Beta #3 (20dpiui)=1910, Beta #4 (26dpiui)=20,134
1. My amazingly supportive DH and family.
2. The fact that it is Thursday and this week is almost over!
3. Coffee : )
1. The massage I have scheduled for this afternoon. Can't wait
2. The fresh salsa and chips I'm snacking on.
3. My two dogs and foster dog. They always make me smile
1. DIY channel
2. Beautiful weather
3. My DH and dogs, always
IVF 1 April 2011 - Cancelled
IVF 1.5 July 2011 - MC
IVF 2 October 2011 - BFP!
*Identical Twin Boys born June 2012*
Here we go again...IVF 3 is underway!
Glad you're doing this, and it's nice to see you vets posting over here sometimes!
1. I have a three day weekend
2. My co-workers--they're supportive without being touchy-feely
3. My marriage--I think all the time how lucky I am to be married to such a great guy, and hope we have many more years together.
1. Tomorrow's Friday...and Pajama/Movie day at school!
2. DVR...so love it!
3. The weight that I've lost recently. I'm so much happier!
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!
1. Dental insurance so my visit tomorrow will be completely paid for by insurance.
2. The wonderful brunch I enjoyed at The Farm at South Mountain, one of my favorite places in Phoenix
3. The beautiful weather we've been having here, the nicest time of year in Arizona.
FET #1 Dec 2013 BFN
FET # 2 Feb 2014 BFN
No more frosties
IVF #2. September 2014
PGD yielded 2 perfect 5d blasts
SET November 9, 2014
Nov 23, 2014. Another BFN
Not sure where to go from here.
besides my dogs and husband:
1. I got to sleep in today
2. My tulips are coming up
3. I have a stash of reese's pb eggs in the freezer
1. Good Health. I take care of sick people everyday. It makes me feel greatful DH and I are healthy
2. DH! He can always make me laugh!
3. I have the best friends ever! I love my friends.
::: Married June 2003:::
TTC #1 since: Aug. 2008
Me: 34, DOR, MTHFR-A1298C (heterozygous), decreased blood flow to uterus, Mild Endo
DH: 38, Balanced translocation 5&10, unexplained MFI, normal SA and SCSA
Tx History: IUI 1&2= BFN
IVF# 1 W/ICSI= BFN
IVF# 2: cancelled d/t no response
IVF# 3= 1 egg retrieved=immature/not viable
IVF# 4= c/p
***CCRM ODWU***
Found DHs BT and Me-decreased blood flow to uterus
Recommended DE IVF w/PGD, incorporate electro-acupuncture. Decided to cycle locally
***New RE***
DE IVF# 1(cycle #6) w/pgd, (freeze all): 30R, 23M, 15F, slow/poor embryo development, 4 biopsied, 1 Normal "Norm"; DE IVF w/PGD, incorporate electro-acupuncture.
IVF# 6: (OE/DS) cancelled
IVF# 7: (OE/DS) 1R, 1M, 1F, arrested day 5
Plan-DE IVF# 2 (cycle #8): DE/DS in May 2015
http://icanhazbabyz.blogspot.com/
Really late, but here goes:
1. A good job for both DH and I that allows us to finance IVF
2. My sibilngs
3. Pizza