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The incredible things we do

GregermisGregermis member
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....and no one knows.  It just baffles me when I reflect on that. 
TTC #1 Since 4/2010, Cycle 30
Positive for HLA-B27, I'm a mutant :p
Testing - Me ok, gluten issue? DH - borderline count, low motility
4/28/11 IUI#1 = BFP!(5/25), EDD 2/2/12 - m/c 5w3d
7/3, 7/31, 9/25 - IUI#2-4=BFN
IVF#1 - 1 blast = BFP!! (12/30), EDD 9/9/12, confirmed c/p 4w2d
FET#1 3/2/12 - 2 blasts =BFP!! EDD 11/18/12, us#1 = twins! Confirmed m/c 5w6d
4/20-surprise BFP and another c/p 4w2d
FET#2 7/16/12 - 2 blasts = BFN
FET#3 8/20/12 - 1 blast - BFP!! Beta #1-2=177, 354
1st u/s 5w6d, one beautiful little HB :), 2nd u/s 146bpm
baby girl born 5/10/13

TTC#2 since 12/17/2014, Cycle 8
Repeat Testing...FSH=12, AMH=3.8, AFC=28. 
IUI#5 5/10/15- c/p?
IVF#2 8/19/15 - cancelled due to cysts
IVF#2 take two 10/2015 - 5 blasts frozen
FET#4 12/11/2015 - BFN - 4 blasts remaining
FET#5 2/18/16 - BFP!!!  Beta1-3, 126, 250, 745!!

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Tons of love and ((hugs)) to my IF sister NMscubagirl


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  • AmCheriAmCheri member
    So true. We are strong, though we so easily forget that.  
    Baby girl Lila born 2013.
    Baby boy Henry born 2015.
    Expecting our capstone baby (boy) early March 2018.
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  • amethystgrrlamethystgrrl member

    imageGregermis:
    ....and no one knows.  It just baffles me when I reflect on that. 

    Hear, hear!

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  • Roxie5739Roxie5739 member

    I have recently taken stock of that too. 

    Multiple ectopics, 2 failed IVF's
    IVF #1: Did not get to ET, embies all failed PGD (major chromosomal defects)
    IVF #2: We have 2 chromosomally perfect embies as a result of PGD (Boy/Girl) 1 failed the thaw (Girl) Transferred 1, yet ended as a c/p
    Thought it was the end of our TTC Journey 6/20/2012
    SHOCK BFP 9/28/2012: IT'S A BOY! and everything is normal !!!!!!

    Little A born 38w 2d on 05/23/13 and is a true miracle for this IF Vet!
     

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  • arbutusbridearbutusbride member
    There are times I want to share my journey with people but then don't.  When I started doing my injections, I wanted to tell everyone that I was doing it all by myself but held back.  I wish that those of us with IF could wear a pin or have a secret handshake so we could identify each other and therefore be able to support each other better.
    Pursing Domestic Infant Adoption through a local agency. In the meantime, our dog is our baby.  Bumping from Portland, Oregon. 
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  • NMscubagirlNMscubagirl member
    That's why you have us sweetie. We know, and we care, I am so very very sorry you are going through this. 
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    Dx: DH - Azoo, Me - Mild PCOS
    DH - sperm found! Seems to produce only for a few days every 70 days!
    Over 1 million in cryo in 15 vials over 6 samples
    IVF #1 - 1 beautiful expanded blast transferred, 4 snowbabies - beta #1 11/30/11 = BFFN
    FET #1, transfered 2 embies 2/16/12 = BFFN; 1 snowbaby left in cryo
    IVF #2 + CGH = 4 genetically normal embies on ice. FET September 26th
    SAIF/PAIF always welcome

    a special GL and prayers to my IF sister Gregermis

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  • jillychrisjillychris member

    imageNMscubagirl:
    That's why you have us sweetie. We know, and we care, I am so very very sorry you are going through this. 

    All of this!! ((HUGS))

    2/11 Diagnosis: DOR-AMH .62, LPD and MFI-4% Morph
    IVF #1-July 2011 7/9/11-Started Stims
    7/20/11-ER:No eggs in 4/5 follicles. Left the 5th follie intact and converted to an IUI
    8/3/11-Beta #1=BFN,
    Nov, 2011 BFP #1=m/c at 7 wks 3 days
    11/11-AMH .47, IVF #2 March 2012...or not!! Surprise BFP on 2/19. Beta #1=161. Beta #2 305 Our little miracle girl is on her way! Due Oct 29, 2012
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  • GregermisGregermis member

    imagearbutusbride:
    There are times I want to share my journey with people but then don't.  When I started doing my injections, I wanted to tell everyone that I was doing it all by myself but held back.  I wish that those of us with IF could wear a pin or have a secret handshake so we could identify each other and therefore be able to support each other better.

    That would be nice Smile 

    TTC #1 Since 4/2010, Cycle 30
    Positive for HLA-B27, I'm a mutant :p
    Testing - Me ok, gluten issue? DH - borderline count, low motility
    4/28/11 IUI#1 = BFP!(5/25), EDD 2/2/12 - m/c 5w3d
    7/3, 7/31, 9/25 - IUI#2-4=BFN
    IVF#1 - 1 blast = BFP!! (12/30), EDD 9/9/12, confirmed c/p 4w2d
    FET#1 3/2/12 - 2 blasts =BFP!! EDD 11/18/12, us#1 = twins! Confirmed m/c 5w6d
    4/20-surprise BFP and another c/p 4w2d
    FET#2 7/16/12 - 2 blasts = BFN
    FET#3 8/20/12 - 1 blast - BFP!! Beta #1-2=177, 354
    1st u/s 5w6d, one beautiful little HB :), 2nd u/s 146bpm
    baby girl born 5/10/13

    TTC#2 since 12/17/2014, Cycle 8
    Repeat Testing...FSH=12, AMH=3.8, AFC=28. 
    IUI#5 5/10/15- c/p?
    IVF#2 8/19/15 - cancelled due to cysts
    IVF#2 take two 10/2015 - 5 blasts frozen
    FET#4 12/11/2015 - BFN - 4 blasts remaining
    FET#5 2/18/16 - BFP!!!  Beta1-3, 126, 250, 745!!

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    Tons of love and ((hugs)) to my IF sister NMscubagirl


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  • abvernonabvernon
    imageGregermis:

    imagearbutusbride:
    There are times I want to share my journey with people but then don't.  When I started doing my injections, I wanted to tell everyone that I was doing it all by myself but held back.  I wish that those of us with IF could wear a pin or have a secret handshake so we could identify each other and therefore be able to support each other better.

    That would be nice Smile 

    Agreed. I know that when I was at my lowest of lows last October when I got my last BFN (as in REALLY wondering why I should continue to live). This board (along with some professionals) got me out of that funk. Seriously, this board saved my life. I really want to shout to everyone about our IF struggles but then again I don't. KWIM?

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  • TripplebTrippleb member

    imagearbutusbride:
    There are times I want to share my journey with people but then don't.  When I started doing my injections, I wanted to tell everyone that I was doing it all by myself but held back.  I wish that those of us with IF could wear a pin or have a secret handshake so we could identify each other and therefore be able to support each other better.

    A pin!  That's a wonderful idea!  Often I've sat in a waiting room and wondered if any of the other ladies in the room were from thebump.  We should come up with a recognizable ribbon unique to our group for infertility.. At least while we are actively seeking treatments we'd be able to recognize one another and know that if we are wearing the ribbon we are approachable.

    TTC #1 since 9/07
    Dx MFI, AMA, Endo, AMH .16
    Lap 10/09 Removed endometrioma, stage IV endo and adhesions
    Lap 2/10 Endometrioma cysts & adhesions returned.
    Ivf #1 4/10 Antagonist, ET Cancelled.
    IVF #2 2/11 A/ACP+E2V C/P
    IVF #3 6/11 Letrozole/Antagonist BFN
    IVF #4 11/11 Low stim Antagonist BFN
    Lap 3/12 Lap & Selective HSG
    Many cycles of Letrozole and LP HCG w/TI and LDN
    IVF #5 8/12 Low stim BFN
    IUI #1 10/12 BFN br> S&PAIFW
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  • jessican08jessican08 member

    imageNMscubagirl:
    That's why you have us sweetie. We know, and we care, I am so very very sorry you are going through this. 

    DItto ((BIG HUGS))

    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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  • thewormstheworms member

    we've always got each others backs cutie.

    you are never alone, we're just a post away

    ((HUGS))

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    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
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  • MandaS08MandaS08 member

    imageGregermis:
    ....and no one knows.  It just baffles me when I reflect on that. 

    You're so right.  It really is strange to think of how strong we are, and no one, except maybe our DH's, even has any idea! 

     

    TTC since 5/2010
    DX with Diminished Ovarian Reserve - AMH of 1.1 - 7/2011; AMH of .42 8/2012    BFP 9/1/10-M/C confirmed 9/8/10-Methotrexate 10/6/10
    IUI #1 (w/clomid)-9/5/11-BFN ; IUI #2 (w/clomid)-10/5/11 - BFP - 11/1/12-No sac seen; 11/2/11 and 11/9/11-Methotrexate 
    IVF #1- ER 2/2; ET 2/5;-Two 8 cell embryos transfered = BFFN
    Surprise BFP - 5/7/12
    U/S on 6/8/12 - H/B at 128 BPM; U/S on 6/14/12 @ 9wks-No H/B-D&C on 6/17/12
    IVF 2.0- ER 10/17; ET 10/20-One 12 cell, one 10 cell and one 8 cell embryo transfered
    BFP!   11/16/12 U/S- Two nuggets with perfect heartbeats! EDD 7/10/13

     

    5/31/2013- My miracles arrived at 34w2d!  Welcome to the world Harper and Nolan!Lilypie First Birthday tickers

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  • reb259reb259 member

    I <3 you ladies!!  You have become the friends I rely and count on and it's weird that some of you I have never even met IRL but feel a connection with you similiar to the one I have with RL friends I have known for years.

    Thanks... ::cue the Golden Girls theme song::

    I am AMA and all tests on H came back normal
    3 failed IVF with OE and 2 failed frozen DE cycles
    Last fresh hail mary DE cycle starting Feb 2013
    PAIF/SAIF always welcome
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  • GregermisGregermis member
    imagetheworms:

    we've always got each others backs cutie.

    you are never alone, we're just a post away

    ((HUGS))

    I was really more reflecting on what's going on IRL.  Like being at work, going through m/c (yes, c/p, but still) and scheduling a D&C and just my co-workers have no clue what I'm balancing at the same time.  Or walking around with enormous ovaries and having to pretend like we're not uncomfortable less we open up a conversation. 

    I know you ladies are here, and I have no idea what I would do without you!!!  It's why I can function at work right now Smile

    TTC #1 Since 4/2010, Cycle 30
    Positive for HLA-B27, I'm a mutant :p
    Testing - Me ok, gluten issue? DH - borderline count, low motility
    4/28/11 IUI#1 = BFP!(5/25), EDD 2/2/12 - m/c 5w3d
    7/3, 7/31, 9/25 - IUI#2-4=BFN
    IVF#1 - 1 blast = BFP!! (12/30), EDD 9/9/12, confirmed c/p 4w2d
    FET#1 3/2/12 - 2 blasts =BFP!! EDD 11/18/12, us#1 = twins! Confirmed m/c 5w6d
    4/20-surprise BFP and another c/p 4w2d
    FET#2 7/16/12 - 2 blasts = BFN
    FET#3 8/20/12 - 1 blast - BFP!! Beta #1-2=177, 354
    1st u/s 5w6d, one beautiful little HB :), 2nd u/s 146bpm
    baby girl born 5/10/13

    TTC#2 since 12/17/2014, Cycle 8
    Repeat Testing...FSH=12, AMH=3.8, AFC=28. 
    IUI#5 5/10/15- c/p?
    IVF#2 8/19/15 - cancelled due to cysts
    IVF#2 take two 10/2015 - 5 blasts frozen
    FET#4 12/11/2015 - BFN - 4 blasts remaining
    FET#5 2/18/16 - BFP!!!  Beta1-3, 126, 250, 745!!

    Image and video hosting by TinyPicLilypie Angel and Memorial tickers

    Tons of love and ((hugs)) to my IF sister NMscubagirl


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