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long overdue update (meet cody)

On May 20 we brought home this little creature. His name is Cody, he is 2.5 years old and he can fetch and bark loudly. We've been smitten ever since and our lives have been turned upside down with all his lovely (and feisty) beagley goodness. We are all working very hard to make his transition to his new home as smooth as possible.

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IVF 4 also came and went, and though it went as smoothly and nicely as possible, it still didn't work out. So we're looking at DE programs more seriously and hope to start the process this summer while cycling again this August. (The cycle went so well that we're not changing a thing: July coculture biopsy and EP; August stims.)

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Cookie for inspiring us to take the plunge! Albjag, Wormsie, Vanessa for your endless expert advice and support. And Madelyn for kind words and success with your own dog with SA.

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  • Cody is adorable!!!! 

    I'm sorry about IVF #4 ... I love your attitude though and always remind myself that women like you keep their head up and hope on the line so I must as well.  Thank you for always being there to answer my questions too!

    I hope Cody continues to settle in and you have a great summer!

    Our Journey to Brenden

    IVF #1: 4/11(Follistim/Menopur/Ganirelix) 10 retrieved/8 mature and all 8 fertilized / 2 embies transferred ... nothing to freeze Beta 5/10 = BFN

    IVF Take 2 Long Lupron July 2011

    ER 7/3/11 (our 6th anniversary) - 8 retrieved/7 mature/fert ....ET 7/6/11 - 2 beautiful grade A 8 cell embryos

    Beta 7/18/11 - 149!!! Beta 7/21/11 - 311 Beta 7/28/11 - 2,000 8/5/11 - Empty Sac 8/8/11 - There's a yolk sac and maybe a heartbeat 8/12/11 - Fetal pole, yolk sac, heartbeat 8/18/11 - Baby looks GREAT!
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  • Sorry IVF #4 didn't work.  I hope DE is your ticket to success!  And congrats on the doggy; so cute!
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  • I know I already told you but he is adorable, E! I hope things smooth out soon.

    Glad to see you posting here. I've missed you.

     

    TTC #1 since June 2008 *SAIFW*

    TI, IUIs, IVF = c/ps and BFNs

  • Love this shot of cody!!!!! Welcome back :)
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  • I am so very sorry that IVF#4 did not work.  But it sounds like you have a good plan for the next one.  Much luck to you!

    ...and Cody is adorable!

    TTC since 3/07. IVF#1 = canceled. IVF#2 = 0% fertilization. IVF#3 = BFN. IVF#4 = c/p.  
    Moving forward with Adoption 2017!
  • He is too cute!!

    I'm so sorry about your IVF cycle.  <<<HUGS>>>

    IVF #3 = Feb 2012
    beta#1 3/21 (14dp3dt)=413, beta#2 3/23 (16dp3dt)=785, u/s 4/11
    EDD 11/25/12
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  • Awww...he is adorable!!

    Sorry IVF #4 did not work out. I wish you the best of luck with DE. Hugs to you.

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  • I'm so glad to hear from you E, we've missed you. I'm so sorry about IVF#4 ((HUGS)).

    Congratulations on the new addition to your family! He's too cute...

    TTC 12/2009
    Me: 32 - Stage II Endo / DH: 36 - Low count and morphology (1%)
    IUIs 1-3 BFN, lap Dec. 2010, IUIs 4-6 BFN
    IVF w/ICSI #1 - ER 2/8: 24R 19M 9F ET 2/13 2-5 day blasts (no frosties) = BFP - b/g twins!
    E & C Born 10/19/2012
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  • Cody is so cute, love dogs!!

    Sorry about your IVF not working, I hope the next time bring you a BFP!!

  • I'm so sorry about the result of your last cycle. 

     

    Cody is ADORABLE!  That face is so sweet!!

    Stopped BCPs December 2008 TTC since June 2009 6 unsuccessful Clomid cycles Dx Annovulatory due to PCOS January 2010 DH-perfect 4 unsuccessful IUIs Began Lupron July 7 for first IVF IVF cancelled; overstimulation and coasting lead to huge drop in E2 New testing with an Endocrinologist...perhaps a new diagnosis... So, not PCOS but Hashimoto's Thyroiditis November 2010 After a looong break, started seeing a new RE. Gearing up for IVF 1.2. Beta 1=197!! BabyFruit Ticker image
  • imagevanessagorc:
    Love this shot of cody!!!!! Welcome back :)

    Ditto :)

    i missed you

     

     

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    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
  • I am so sorry that IVF #4 did not work.  ((HUGS))  I hope your future cycle will be it for you. 

    Cody is adorable!  Thanks for sharing this pic.  I am so glad to see you on the board again.  We have really missed you!

    SAIF and PAIF Always Welcome
    07/14/97 - Stillborn twins at 22 weeks
    12/20/99 - Miscarriage #1 - 11 wks 4 days laproscopic surgery due to rupture of tube
    07/01/01 - Divorced
    05/30/09 - Re-married to a wonderful man!
    11/11/09 - Miscarriage #2 - 10 wks 3 days, D&C
    Dx: Unexplained
    07/30/10 - 10/19/10 - IUI #1 - IUI #4 clomid cd2-6 + premarin cd7-13 + HCG Trigger=BFFN's
    11/10/10 - IVF #1 Start stims ER#1 11/22, ER #2 11/24, ET 11/29=BFFN
    03/14/11 - IVF #2 start stims, ER-03/26/11, ET-03/31/11, beta 04/08/11 = BFFN
    05/16/11 - Hail Mary Cycle - Inj+TI =BFP!! 06/08/11 Beta #1 71.8, 06/10/11 Beta #2 201, U/S 6/20-1 sac. U/S 6/28 sac and hb of 118!!
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  • I've missed you Edwina!  I know I have said it already - that I am sorry that your cycle didn't work out, but I will say it again.  Big Hugs sweetie and hang in there!

    Cody is ADORABLE!  Congrats on your new addition!

    Our Blog - http://thedittemores.blogspot.com/
    Dx PCOS 2003/high fasting insulin/clotting issues DH Dx with low sperm count, motility and morphology. Varicocele repair (11/1/2010)
    2/2011 - Confirmed no improvement - On to Donor Sperm
    4 failed IUIs in 2010
    IUI#5 and 6- with DS, BFN
    Final IUI - Lucky #7! IUI with DS - 20.Jun.2011 - 21.5 mil motile! Not so lucky - BFFN and the end of our IF journey....
    Waiting for our family to be complete through Adoption - May 2012 - Hoping our baby finds us soon!
  • I am so very sorry that IVF#4 did not work.  But it sounds like you have a good plan for the next one.  Much luck to you!

    ...and Cody is adorable!

    TTC since 3/07. IVF#1 = canceled. IVF#2 = 0% fertilization. IVF#3 = BFN. IVF#4 = c/p.  
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  • So good to hear from you, E! Cody is so, so adorable!! Look at that face! I'm very sorry about IVF#4. so f-ing unfair. I'm wishing you tons of luck on your upcoming DE cycle - that is so exciting!
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  • Your dog is freaking adorable!!!! I'm sorry that your last cycle didn't do well but I'm happy that your attitude is positive. I hope you find a donor quickly and can start asap!!
    My Wonderful Sister is my GC!!!! 3 IUIs, 2 unmedicated, 1 50mg of Clomid = All BFNs Next step IVF!!!! Melinda & Michael 5*6*06 God Bless The Broken Road
  • imagevanessagorc:
    Love this shot of cody!!!!! Welcome back :)

    It's what you get when you put a (wormsie parm pizza) cookie right above the lens.  Smile

    <3 you ladies !

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  • I sm sorry ivf didn't work. Glad you have a plan in place. It's nice to have a plan. Cody is cute! Beagles are so fun!
    ttc since 10-09 first visit with RE 09-10 ME-everything ok DH- AZOOSPERMIA...biopsy confirmed Sertoli Only Cell syndrome Donor IUI#4 was the charm (8-27-11) with 125iuFollistim/Ovidrel/Endometrin/PIO/vit D beta #1 9/8/11....BFP!!! : ) @ 47.7 beta...#2 9/15/11... 1,998 beta#3 9/22/2011- 27,900 Baby's hb seen @6w2d ! 1-3-2012 20 wk u/s everything lookin' good! Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
  • I am so sorry about IVF #4.

    Cody is very sweet!  Congrats.  :)

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  • I am so sorry about IVF #4.

    Cody is so sweet!  Congrats.  :)

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  • Welcome back!  I'm so sorry to hear about IVF 4.  I hope that this new road will lead you to your bfp!  You have an amazing attitude about everything.  I know you went into this expecting it to take 5+ IVFs, but that's still such a huge thing to undertake.  I really admire how well you react to everything.  Good luck with IVF 5, I really hope that this is it for you!

    That pup!  Love him, he's so cute and that is an awesome picture!  I've got a major soft spot for beagles.  I had one growing up, a girl named Haley, and loved her to pieces.  You're right, they do bark/howl loudly and usually for no apparent reason... but I would love to have another one someday.  Hope everything goes well in your adjustment together as a family.  :)

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  • Awe, Cody is a sweetheart! Congrats on your four legged addition.

    I'm so sorry to hear that IVF 4 didn't work. Sending positive thoughts your way for your August cycle. ((hugs))

    ? We can only appreciate the miracle of a sunrise if we have waited in the darkness... ?

    12/99 - Miscarriage at 12w - 6/08 - BFP - Miscarriage at 8w, 9/08 - BFP - Miscarriage at 8w2d, 12/08 - Found out I am a carrier of a Balanced Translocation between Chromosomes 8 & 16, 8/2010 - DE IVF = FAIL. 12/18/10 - Surprise BFP! Awaiting our Sticky Miracle! 12/20 - Beta #1-1208 * 12/27 Beta #2 - 6002 1/3/11 Beta #3 - 17,146. Beautiful little heart beating away! Stick little one, stick!

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  • Hey girl!

    Cody is absolutely adorable.

    I am so very sorry about IVF #4.

    Thinking of you!!!! 

    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*

  • Cody is adorable!! We got a dog about a year and a half ago, although thanks to encouragement from some women on the bump. It was the best idea. My dog makes me happy!

    Very sorry about your BFN. ((Hugs))

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  • OMG, i want to eat him up, soooooo cute!  i'm so sorry about your cycle but hoping DE will bring you the BFP you deserve. 

    ~Lauren~
    **SAIF always welcome.**
    After 2+ years, 3 losses, 3 surgeries, 2 IVFs and 1 FET our little girl is here.
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  • It is great to see you again, though I am so sorry about IVF #4.

    Cody is too cute!  Congrats!  I assume - SA = Separation Anxiety?  My giant schnauzer had a bad case of SA.  He still doesn't care for deviation from routine, but he is leaps and bounds better than he was when I first got him.  I always think there was a reason he and I ended up together - because I had the patience to work with him - I am sure many people would have given up on him.

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  • Cody is precious!!!!  Our newer addition (we adopted him in October) has been a very nice distraction for us.

    Lots of luck in the next couple months :)

    MFI and (now) AMA
    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!
  • Cody is beautiful!  I'm so glad you're having a great time with him and that you have a him as a new addition.

    Good Luck with your upcoming cycles!  I'm so glad to see you back, I hope to see you more coming up!

     

     
    me 33/DH 36
    ttc since 10/2008; d/x: mild MFI, stageII endo
    ~~PAIF/SAIF Welcome~~
    11 IUI’s = 1 m/c (7w4d)
    IVF#1 January 2012 BFN, FET #1 April 2012 BFN
    Surprise BFP October 2012 m/c (7w), Surprise BFP April 2013 m/c (6w4d)
    IVF #2: July 2013, ET 1 embryo 7/18, beta 1 @ 14dp3dt - 757, beta 2 @ 16dp3dt - 1762
    U/S 1 @ 6w4d = 1 little frogger with HB of 118, U/S 2 @ 7w3d measuring right on track with HB of 160
    Stick Frogger Stick! Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!   It's a Girl, EDD April 7, 2014

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  • Yay on Cody - he is adorable!

    I'm sorry about IVF#4 - but by the looks of the stats in your sig, you had great results!  I'm hoping your August cycle goes just as well, but you get a BFP. 

    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!

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  • Cody is so, so adorable! I'm so sorry that IVF #4 didn't work out. I wish you all the best with your future cycle! (((hugs)))
    DX PCOS w/IR 01/08.
    Currently pg with our 1st after 6.5 yrs of IF (thank you IVF)
     
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    Cody is adorable!  Dogs really are the best!  Best of luck with his transition to your home.

    I am so sorry about IVF4.  I hope that your search for DE will be a successful one and I wish you nothing but the best in your decision and hopefully your August cycle will work and DE will be a thought from the past!! 

     

    After 1 IUI, 3 IVF's with CGH/CCS testing, 10 early miscarriages, and lots of tears and frustration, we are moving on to Domestic Infant Adoption!  We are so excited to see what the future holds.

  • mm29mm29 member

    I'm so sorry about the result of your last cycle.  I am rooting for you that your next cycle brings you your BFP!!!

    Cody is so cute, he has the sweetest face :)
    ::: 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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  • Cody is adorable!!

    I'm sorry IVF#4 didn't work out. ((hugs)) Wishing you the best of luck on your next cycle and as you look into DE programs.

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  • Sorry to hear about IVF#4!  (Hugs)

    On a positive note, Cody os adorable.  You have inspired me to start looking for a pup. 


    TTC Since 10/08 4 IUIs=BFNx4
    IVF#1=BFP!! Twins!!
    Bradley and Billy born and lost on 2/2/11 at 19w2d due to pPROM/PTL. I miss you, little angels.
    IVF#2=BFN
    IVF#3=c/p IVF#4=Empty Follicle Syndrome; 1 mature, fertilized, & made it to blast. 5dt of "the lone ranger" on 9/6. Please stick, little one! Image and video hosting by TinyPic Lilypie First Birthday tickers
  • Cody is adorable!!!

    I'm so sorry about IVF #4.  I hope the next cycle works. 

    ((hugs))

    *P/SAIFW* TTC since 1/08 Clomid, 2 IUIs, 4 IVFs, FET 7 losses Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
  • So sorry about you IVF cycle not working.

    Cody is precious! 

    After 3 years of infertility we were blessed with twin girls through private infant adoption.
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  • Cody is adorable!! So sorry about your last IVF cycle and good luck with figuring out what to do next.
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  • Oh my...Cody  just melted my heart!

    I am so sorry about IVF #4 hon.  I hope your upcoming cycle this summer is your lucky one.  I am rooting for you from afar always!

    TTC since 07/2009
    Me: PCOS, Blood/Immune Issues DH: Low all 3
    Jun.- Sep. 2010 IUI#1-#3 = BFN
    Oct. 2010 = IVF #1 = B/G Twins (passed away Feb. 2011)
    May 2011 = Myomectomy and trans-abdominal cerclage (TAC)
    Sep. 2011 = Surprise BFP = C/P
    Feb. 2012 = sFET #1 = BFN
    Feb.2012 = Hail Mary IUI #4 = BFN
    April/May 2012 = FET #2 w/our last two embies = BFP (Please let this be it!)
    Beta #1 8dp5/6dt = 234 Beta #2 10dp5/6dt = 695 Beta #3 12dp5/6dt = 1796 Beta #4 17dp5/6dt = 17,888 U/S #1 May 17, 2012 = Twins
    Baby B's heart stop beating at 9 weeks 5 days
    Our little miracle baby is a boy. :)

    Baby Boy Owen and Baby Girl Avery were born too early on Feb. 13, 2011 due to a pedunculated fibroid, incompetent cervix and suspected placental abruption.
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  • Hi E!!  Cody is SO cute!!! 

    I'm sorry to hear that IVF #4 didn't bring you your bfp!  I *really* hope that DE is the key for you!  I think of you (and all the IF vet girls) often and am really rooting you on!

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  • Awwww....  He is adorable!  He reminds me of my beagle-pointer-pit mix - they have the same handsome face!

    I am sorry about the BFN...

    (((hugs))) and best of luck with the DE journey!   

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    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
    Threatened MC at 6w2d
    Bedrest for SCH // 6w2d through 10w1d
    Elevated TSH and Lazy Thyroid DX @ 10w - Started Synthroid
    Finally released from RE at 13w
    Charles Everett ~ Born 5/20/2013

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