1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Re: Make the day move faster poll
1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Turkey, salami
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Nope, but I untie them to put them back on
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Amaretto anything, Cherries Jubilee
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Clothing choice and hair
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? true Orange
TTC#1 since 2004
LGBT
4 cycles @ home with known donor - BFN
RE un-medicated IUI cycles # 1-7= BFN
NEW RE Clomid 50mg/ Ovidrel/ IUI #8 BFN
Took long break
Nov 2009 - Clomid 50mg/ Ovidrel/IUI #9 = BFP
Beta 12/4 - 10...Beta #2 12/7- 28 Beta #3 12/9 - 80!
1st sonogram 12/28 - slow hb and growth
m/c 1/1/2010 Courtland 8w0d
Nov 2010 cycle cancelled - polyp removal/hysteroscopy
April 4 2011 - IUI #10 BFFN
July 5, 2011 - #11 BFFN AMH .62 Boo
1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? I liked roast chicken.
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes.
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? I don't really wear shoes that need to be tied except for to work out in and no, I don't untie them.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Peach.
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Their clothes.
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Hot pink!
TI, IUIs, IVF = c/ps and BFNs
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
1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? turkey
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? nope
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? no
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? chocolate peanut butter
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? smile/eyes
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? cerulean blueThanks for the poll!!
1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Turkey
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Yes
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Butter Pecan and Strawberries and banana (from Baskin & Robbins).
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? I think it depends. If they have great hair, I might notice that. If they are particularly stylish, I might notice their clothes or shoes first. If they are really handsome/beautiful, I might notice their face first. All in all, it is probably their general appearance.
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Blue
Moving forward with Adoption 2017!
1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? turkey
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? nope
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? gym sneakers - yes, chucks - no
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? currently loving B&J's cinammon bun
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? eyes
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? yellow or pink
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
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1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? maple honey turkey breast
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? nope
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? yes
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? mint choco chip
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? smile/hair
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? purple
Dx -Ute cancer, DOR from cancer treatments, and embryo quality issues. NOV 2010 CANCER FREE
2005-2011= 3 Rounds of Clomid, 5 IUI's, 3 IVF's- ALL BFN's
After 7yrs TTC, 5yrs of ute cancer, and 11 failed IF treatments, we got a surprise BFP! So thankful!
Gemma Grace born 09/30/12
Phillipians 4:6,7
1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? roast beef
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? yes
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? no
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? perry's chocolate peanut butter or edy's chocolate
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? teeth or hair
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE purple
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. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Rare roast beef
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Yes
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Eyes
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Red
Jan to April 2010 - Clomid - All BFN
June 2010 - IVF - BFN
Oct 2010 - FET #1 - BFN
Dec 2010 - endometrial biopsy
Jan 2011 - Surprise BFP! - m/c at 6w5d
March 2011 - FET #2. Thawed 11 Day 1 embryos; 5 'exploded' / possible lab error?
ET 4/2/11 transferred 1 blast & 1 morula
Beta#1 10dp5dt =81; Beta#2 12dp5dt =222 Beta#3 16dp5dt =1337
It's a BOY!!!
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!
Surprise BFP - Jack born April 28, 2013 via VBAC after PTL at 33 1/2 weeks!
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? No
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Ben & Jerry's Fish Food, Rocky Road, Panda Paws, Death by Chocolate....do you see a theme here??? lol
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Smile/teeth and eyes
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Fire Engine Red
7 IUIs = All BFNs
2011: March IVF #1.2 = e/p @ 6w: May IVF #2 = BFN: July sFET #1 = BFN
2012: Jan We're Certified FC/A Parents
May IVF #3 = c/p
June-Nov Foster Mommy to M (Toddler)
July FET #2 = BFN
Aug FET #3 = BFN
Sept-Nov Foster Mommy to Baby Bella (Newborn)
Nov HSG/Sono = Clear!
Dec FET #4 = BFN
2013: Feb FET #5 = m/c @ 6.5w
May-July Foster Mom to H (8 yr old girl)
June/July/Aug IVF #4 = Freeze All
July = Unofficially Adopting T (10 yr old boy)
Sept FET #6 = TBD
**PAIF/SAIF Welcome**
1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Turkey
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Nope
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Nope
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Cake Batter
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Their hair and clothing choices
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Purple
1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Virginia Honey Ham
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU THEM OFF? Nope.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Sooo many...Chocolate double fudge with peanut butter. I'm not even sure if that's a real flavor, but doesn't it sound awesome!?
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Their hair. Is that weird?
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Hmmm...violet maybe?
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!
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Nope- they got taken out at 24 yrs.
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Not typically
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Chocolate Malted Crunch (Thrifty's ice cream)
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Smile
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Brick Red- I don't know why, I've just always loved the name of that crayon.
1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Turkey
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?Sometimes
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Coffee or mint chocolate chip
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? I often look at a person's ring finger to see if the person is married, male or female. I don't know why, but I do. It's a little silly b/c not having a ring doesn't mean anything. I leave the house all the time without my ring!
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Yellow1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Turkey
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Nope
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Haagen-Dazs five ingredients Lemon ice cream
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? It depends on the person, sometimes their hair, and sometimes their eyes.
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Caribbean blue.
::: 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
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1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? ham, turkey, and corned beef
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? yes
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? depends on the shoes. Usually untie them, but not always
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? chocolate peanut butter
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? eyes and teeth
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? blue green or hot pink
1. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
I am having a hard time thinking of a lunchmeat that I don't like... Wait, no, liverwurst and olive loaf are pretty gross. I like turkey, ham, salami, whatever...
2. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yup
3. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Nope
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard from DQ
5. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Hair and clothes
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Green
TTC since March 2009 // Me and DH - 28
Testing Summer/Fall 2010 - Unexplained IF
IUIs #1-4 ~ Clomid/Ovidrel/TI/IUI ~ all BFNs
IUI #5 ~ Femara/Ovidrel/TI/IUI ~ BFN
IUIs #6-9 ~ Research Study Meds/Pregnyl/TI/IUI ~ all BFNs
IVF Consultation, More Testing
Diagnostic Cycle ~ Mucinex/Progesterone/TI ~ BFN
IVF #1 ~ Menopur/Bravelle/Ganirelix/Novarel/Progesterone/Lupron
7R, 6F // 2 transferred // 3 frosties ~ BFN
FET #1 ~ Estrace/PIO/Lupron
3 thawed // 2 transferred // 1 lost // no more frosties ~ BFP!!
Beta #1 - 456 // Beta #2 - 1176 // Beta #3 - 2933 // Beta #4 - 6753
EDD: May 16, 2013
Bedrest for SCH // 6w2d through 10w1d
Elevated TSH and Lazy Thyroid DX @ 10w - Started Synthroid
Finally released from RE at 13w
~~ My IF Blog ~~