~~ZERO SPERM / AZOOSPERMIA CHECK IN~~

Yellow_Daisy

This is a place for any of you who are experiencing the world of azoospermia.  Whether you were recently diagnosed and are trying to make sense of it all, or you have started preparing for IVF or IUI, or have decided instead to move on to adoption.  Please join in the group by posting! Check in is on Thursdays.

Learning that the chances of having a biological child with your husband are slim to none is not easy, and is, frankly, devastating news.  This check in is a place where we can share how we are coping (or not) with our new realities, provide information we've learned through investigating our options, adjusting our lifelong dreams and plans, and dealing with the situation.  

I'd like to extend an invitation to those who have been fortunate enough to experience pregnancy, childbirth, and/or adoption.  Ultimately, all of us desire to create a family.  The experiences and insight of those who have reached that goal will be quite helpful to those of us on that road.

AZOO SUCCESS STORIES! (Whether through IUI/IVF or Adoption)

AimeeL85
DX:  NOA
Baby Ryan born 12/31/2010

Craschi:
BFP after d-IUI#2 on 10/08/09
Baby Ethan born 6/4/10 at 38 weeks 4 days

Dejavu
Baby Boy Landon born 3/17/09!!
Started cycling Baby #2 - IVF #1 - BFP!!!!  Congrats!!!!
Email dejavu10806@yahoo.com

efhoping2010
DX:  Azoospermia due to CBAVD ?
Plan:  BFP 9/17/09 AFTER IVF/ISCI#1 ~ Boy/Girl Twins were born on 4/27/10 at 35 weeks 5 days

Erin&Mike
DX:  7/08
UPDATE from 2/4/10 - According to Worms, Erin and Mike have adopted a Baby Boy!

goldengirl16
Baby Girl born 11/2009
Started cycling Baby #2 - IUI#1 - BFP!!!  Congrats!!!!

KayJayDee
DX:  azoospermia 9/07
BFP 2/17/09  after D-IUI #2
Baby Boy London  Born 10/30/09

Kirs10nBryce
Mom to ?Sopapilla?
Presently pregnant w/DC#2

Lem10585
Mom to a little girl born Sept 2010
Congrats!!!!

Mnj1125
Mom to Gavin, born 1/07, and Alyssa & Brady, born 8/08
If anyone has any questions for me about anything azoo related, they can contact me at mnj1125@gmail.com

newsbaby
DX:  Non-obstructive Azoospermia
BFP after IVF #4
Mom to Anthony and Grace born 12/13/10

PrincessShay80
Mom to a precious baby girl through foster care.  Hoping to adopt her.
Congrats!!!!

Sarahkelly
BFP after D-IVI#1
Mom to Sadie - Born 8/1/08
Feel free to email Sarahkelly at sarahaarssen@gmail.com  to discuss donor, emotional stuff etc.

SeaSoul
DX:  Azoospermia 2/07 attributed to childhood cancer
BFP after D-IUI#1
Mom to Callum Spencer, born 12/13/08
TTC #2  - Waiting for news on donor vials

s.s.girl
DX: MFI- Azoospermia
BFP after D-IUI # 2
Mom to Eli and Emerson ? Born 5/8/09 at 32 w1d

TripMomma
DX:  Azoospermia
BFP after IUI#6
Mom to Triplets!  Xander Dominic, Hayden Cheyenne & Lily Isabella

Wanting1!
DX:  Azoospermia due to Cancer at age 18
Sperm detected in 2007
BFP Sept 2008 ? TWINS!

WhiteysWifey
BFP after D-IUI #3  ? Due Date 10/24/09
Team Pink!
Baby Avelyn Margaret Born 11/01/09
Starting TTC #2

Zoogster
Dx June 2007- Azoospermiai due to CBAVD and undescendede testicles fixed at age 7
BFP after DIUI#2 Feb 2008
Mom to Baby Abby on 10/29/08
TTC#2 - D-IUI #1 BFP!!!!  Congrats!!

~~~BIG FAT POSITIVES~or~INITIATING ADOPTION PROCESS~~~

ch_bride
DX:  Azoo Sept 09
Plan:  BFP on 6/26/10 after  IVF#2 w/ICSI donor sperm

Dejavu
Baby Boy Landon born 3/17/09!!
Started cycling Baby #2 - IVF #1 - BFP!!!!  Congrats!!!!
Email dejavu10806@yahoo.com

FabulousMrsP
DX:  LPD 11/09; low testosterone 3/09; azoospermia 6/09
Plan: IUI - BFP!!!!  Congrats!!!!!

Firegirl
D-IUI #3 in October - BFN
Plan:  D-IUI#4 = BFP!  

goldengirl16
Baby Girl born 11/2009
Started cycling Baby #2 - IUI#1 - BFP!!!  Congrats!!!!

Hantzwedding
DX azoo 8/3/09
Plan:  BFP after IVF#1w/ICSI

JennyLbride
Dx:  Azoospermia
BFP on 10/2/08 - TWINS!!!

k827
DX: Azoospermia - 9/08
Plan: FET in September - in 2ww beta 9/20 - BFP!!!!!

KDC1014
DX: Unexplained Azoospermia
Plan:  IUI #4 - BFP!!!!  Congrats!!!

kfbny
dx: 5/08
Plan:  BFP after D-IUI#2!

KISSIES
DX: recent S/A result was zero.  
Plan: IVF#2 - BFP!!!!!!! Congrats Kissies!

Kuleama
Dx:  Testicular Cancer Survivor -
Plan:  IVF #1 - BFP!!!!!  Congrats!

miesl
DX:  DH has cystic fibrosis/CBAVD.  miesl is a carrier.
Plan: D-IUI #2 ? BFP!!!!  Twins!!!!  EDD 5-12-11

Mrs.goget
DX 10/08
Plan:  Close to selecting an adoption agency!
Congratulations and Good Luck, mrs.goget!

Mrs.Kiltlifter
Plan: IUI#6 w/injectibles = BFP!! TWINS!!!

MrsNolan
DX:  7/08
BFP 3/25/09

MrsVicki
TTC since June 08
Recent Azoo DX
Plan:  IVF w/ICSI.  ET 5/13/10 - BFP!!!!!!!!  

NicoleeBonsai
Dx:  Azoospermia May 2010 - DH carrier of Goshay's Disease
Plan: IVF #2 - BFP!!!  Congrats!

Omega20
DX:  Obstructive Azoospermia
Sperm detected during first TESE, but IVF failed.
Plan:  IVF #2 w/fresh TESE - BFP!!!! TWINS!!!

September06
DX: Azoospermia in 2008 due to chromosomal abnormality
BFP 8/17/09 after IVF#1!!!

Shan&Kev77
DX: Unexplained Azoospermia 4/2/09
Plan:  BFP!!!!  5/13/09

Shanna&Ricky
DX:  Azoo 6/08
BFP approx 11/18/08

SkyBee
DX: Azoospermia
Plan: D-IUI #8 - EDD 9/29/11

SLPmel
DX: Severe MFI
Plan: D-IUI #3 - BFP!!!  Congrats!!!

Yellow_Daisy
DX:  azoo in 5/07
Plan:  IVF #1 - EDD 7/6/10

Zoogster
Dx June 2007- Azoospermia due to CBAVD and undescendede testicles fixed at age 7
BFP after DIUI#2 Feb 2008
Mom to Baby Abby on 10/29/08
TTC#2 - D-IUI #1 BFP!!!!  Congrats!!

MEMBERS ACTIVELY UNDERGOING IUI/IVF OR ADOPTION
::::BABY DUST FOR ALL::::

angela2004
DX:  zero sperm
Plan:  IUI #4 - in 2ww

bbakersgirl75
DX: Azoo
Plan: IVF #2 - on BCPs, 2nd SCSA in 2 weeks

CeeMonkey
DX: Azoospermia and High FSH
Plan: D-IUI #2 - cancelled due to cyst - Sorry :-(

gervaisj6
DX: Azoo
Plan: Starting D-IUI #2 - ??

gidge
Plan:  IVF# 3 - no embies (((hugs sweetie)))

HitchedinIn
Dx:  Azoo 10/08, reconfirmed 3/09
Plan:  Possible D-IUI #6?

MJM579
DX: Azoospermia
Plan: D-IUI #1 - beta #1 10/29

NHgal10
DX:  Zero Sperm 12/09
Plan:  D-IUI #1

SeaSoul
DX:  Azoospermia 2/07 attributed to childhood cancer
BFP after D-IUI#1
Mom to Callum Spencer, born 12/13/08
TTC #2 - Waiting for news on donor vials

Tete17
DX: Azoospermia
Plan: Starting IVF #1

Theworms
DX: MFI NOA
Plan:  FET officially underway

Thundercat
DX: Azoospermia
Plan: D-IUI #2 - in April waiting for beta to get to 0

WhiteysWifey
BFP after D-IUI #3  ? Due Date 10/24/09
Team Pink!
Baby Avelyn Margaret Born 11/01/09
Starting TTC #2 - On break till Dec 2010

MEMBERS IN THE PLANNING/TESTING STAGE

alclements
Dx: Azoospermia
Plan: Biopsy was a success!!  Congrats!!!!!!!
2nd surgery scheduled for April 30th

Ambie0611
DX: Azoo
Plan: Seeing new doc, having additional testing and seeing a Uro

Amies
Dx: 2/08 - azoospermia + pcos and blocked left tube
Plan:  IUI w/donor sperm 2/09

amy1004
DX:  3rd SA revealed 12 sperm, 11 non motile, 1 perfect sperm!!!!
Plan: DH needs repeat SA to see results of clomid

ann679
DX: DH has cystic fibrosis and SA showed zero sperm
Plan: IVF w/ICSI; Scheduling biopsy and getting 2nd opinion

Angela17s
DX: SA showed no sperm
Plan: Doc suggested biopsy?

aq32
DX: Azoo
Plan: Getting 2nd opinion

Bluefluff
DX: Azoospermia
Plan: IVF w/ICSI possible TESE

CallMeAl
DX: Azoospermia
Plan: Uro appt 11/8/10

cheryl1972
DX: Severe MFI
Plan:  Meeting new RE in April and moving on to IVF

Jodesta - Welcome!
DX: Azoo
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Yellow_Daisy

Hi ladies I hope everyone is doing well.  I know I'm not online as much anymore, but I do try to keep up with you all even if I am not somewhere that I can post.  I am hoping and wishing for positive outcomes for all of you.

Update: We entered double digits this week and I am shocked that I am so near the end of this pregnancy.  I'm getting really really excited as the days count down.

QOTW:  What is your favorite place to shop?

I love to shop at Macy's, I know I am so boring!  I could spend forever just in the housewares and cooking depts.  I also love to shop at appliance stores, I know weird.  DH says the true sign that you are getting old is when you get super excited about buying a new fridge and all the cool features it has...LOL!

gervaisj6

Hi, we are doing d-iui #2 in April. My RE is letting me do injectibles, so I can be more aggresive. She said she understsnds, I am ready, and that I need domething that will give me more "bang for my buck." She knows we are using DS, and it is not cheap... She says that she feels like I will have a good response. My favorite place to shop is Etsy and Ebay..I have to wrar uniforms to work, so I don't get a chance to buy clothes a lot. But my favorite place when I do shop is Belk.I wanted to say thanks for continuing to do this check-in...I remember when I heard azoospermia,.I thought we were the only people that had this diagnosis... Everyone here is so inspirational...Especially you, Yellow Daisy.

gidge

I can't believe you're in double digits already!

 IVF 3 was a big fat fail. I can't believe we've never made it to ET.  I guess I kind wondered if DH and I were just reproductively incompatible but it looks like my eggs are just that bad since the ds didn't work either.   I just don't know if we have a good enough idea of how good DH's sperm is to make it worth gambling on DE.  Couldn't get in to see the RE for 2 weeks so we'll have some time to ponder until then.

 

QOTW: I don't really have a favorite place to shop.... Target maybe?

amy1004

DH has an SA tomorrow.  I am so nervous.  He has been on Clomid for 4 months now so we will see if anything happened.  We are realists so we aren't expecting a miracle but I would like to avoid a biopsy if possible.

QOTW:  I have so many favs but right now it is Sephora.  I need to curb my spending though because we are trying to plan a vacation for June and I want to have spending money.

Mrs.B2007

Hi Ladies!  It has been forever since I have been on here but I am hoping to get more involved again!  DH and I had taken a break from IF but now are starting back up again.  I called today and scheduled an appt for a second opinion. We are very excited about this new uro.  We did a phone consultation with him a few months ago and really liked him.  Only problem - he didn't have any availability until June!  I am so bummed that we have to wait two months but hopefully it will go by fast!

QOTW:  My favorite place is Nordstrom Rack - it is the best outlet ever! 

amy1004

Welcome back Mrs.B.  How did all of your renovations go?  Good luck with the second opinion.

Mrs.B2007

amy1004:

Welcome back Mrs.B.  How did all of your renovations go?  Good luck with the second opinion.

  The renovations were a lot of work - LOL!  It was a great experience but so happy we are done...well, almost done!  Thanks for asking! 

Good luck tomorrow!  I am sending lots of T&P's your way! 

NHgal10

I have a huge smile seeing my name in the "undergoing iui stage" I've been waiting 15 months for this Updates: baseline ultrasound looked good this morning. Also I just took my first clomid pill. Should I worry about any side effects? I'm scheduled for my next ultrasound check next Saturday. I'm just enjoying moving forward Good luck to all! Favorite place to shop would probably be kohl's. Not great but I love finding deals. Especially since we are 100% OOP.

Yolanbo9

Hello Ladies!!

Exactly one year ago tomorrow is when we got the news that DH had azoospermia. I can vividly remember feeling completely empty inside. DH and I literally layed in bed for 2 days in shock. If it weren't for my DH crying I would have thought it was an April Fools joke.

Anyway, nothing new here except that we have our SA this coming Wednesday.

Thank you Yellow Daisy for continuing to do this check-in!!

Mrs.B2007!!!!! I'm so glad to see you back! I hope you like your new Uro as much as we do!! 

QOTW: I love Macy's!! Mostly becasue I love their Petite section and I can always find something that fits just right (i'm only 4' 10"!!!).

PrettyAccountant

Not much new to report - DH still on Clomid & Arimidex. If SA's weren't so expensive I would have him take one (you know - just to see if anything is going on ... lol). Sort of reminds me when we were first TTC - I would pee on anything - just to check ... lol Always hoping for a BFP. I don't know if I can do another 2 - 3 months of this without having him tested again.

Q.O.T.W - Kohls - Love them. They don't have everything but I can find some fantastic bargains - especially their clearance stuff.

ceemonkey

No update for me, just waiting on AF so I can hopefully get started on the next cycle.

QOTW: I love Target. Other than that, I really like going into Old Navy - they're so inexpensive I feel like I can keep up with some trends without spending a fortune! 

theworms

GL & PPV's to all the ladies cycling!

Yellow_Daisy - Congrats on double digits

Update - On lupron, tentative FET on 4/28

QOTW - 

I love macy's, bed, bath and beyond and target

I also love home stuff and could spend honors looking at pots and pans.

KDC1014

Update: Been having heart palpitations, so I had to go for an echo cardiogram, everything came back fine. So Far, the triplets are doing good, but I developed placenta previa and have to take lovenox for my whole pregnancy due to clotting issues.  I go for my NT scan on Monday.  Wish me luck!!

QOTW: I'm a shopaholic, so my favorite places are Express, Sephora, H&M, Nordstroms, Macy's, Old Navy, DSW Shoes 

Good Luck everyone and have a great weekend!!!  

cheryl1972

Met with new RE today. LOVED him! Looks like we will be doing IVF in July (thereabouts) because of the sperm situation and have a frozen backup on reserve JIC the fresh doesn't turn up any "live ones" on the day we need it...we'll see what happens....

 

I actually LOVE to shop online! Oh and Target!!