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RE phone call with results and final game plan

You ever have those moments in life where everything just kind of stops, and all you can hear is the beating of your own heart? Well I just had one of those moments.

We received the results from Hubbs SA, and although his motility went up to 48% from 20% his numbers were still below the 5 million mark to do IUI. She advised his morph was like 2%. SO just not enough to do anything. WHEW, it was like a kick in the head. We kind of knew, but until they tell ya, you hold out for hope.

They advised us that based on everything our only real chance/option is IVF with ICSI, and we can do it any time I am ready. She said he has some pretty good sperm and my body is doing well for a 34 year old, no time like the present.She also said she hopes I am pregnant, and won't need to do anything. 10/5 seems like a bigger day than I ever thought, pregant, or the start of the IVF road.. I am scared, excited, crazy, hopeful, all into one. I am a little sad I didn't even get to try IUI, but then again I am glad at least we have some option. I am blessed no matter how you look at it!!!!

Thank you ladies for reading this, and being here for me. <3

 

Married BF 6/29/2002/
TTC Since Aug 2011/
ME:34 all clear/DH:41 DX Severe MFI/
IVF w/ICSI OCT 2012 Stims started 10/8/ER 10/19/12/ET 10/24/Beta#1 11/2=BFN (beta was 1.2)

IVF 2.0-Baseline 11/7/12 beta 0/All Clear
Stim start 11/7/12//ER 11/19 11M//10F
ET 2 embies 11/24//Beta#1 28 Beta #2 23 Beta#3 29
stop meds Beta#4 37/C/P 5W5D EDD:8/12/13/IVF#3 in Jan

Ivf 3-frozen 3 poor 3day/fet=bfn

Ivf#4 New dr. New protocol=beta1 197 beta#2 677 beta#3 1557
 u/s 8/13 =TWINS 2 strong hb
Due Date 4/4/14

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Re: RE phone call with results and final game plan

  • So glad you can start to move forward :)
    Married: 7/2/11 TTC: 12/2011
    Me: 31, PCOS DH: 37, low morph and low counts

    4 medicated TI, 1 IUI+Femara, 1 IUI+GonalF = BFNs
    IVF #1 Lupron/GonalF (Dec 2012)= 30R, 21M, 21F with ICSI, 18 HIP frosties!!!
    FET in August 2013 

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  • I'm sorry that you got sucky news about your DH :( You sound so positive though, so that's good! Someone on here once said that their RE said he wishes all couples who are having trouble could jump to IVF since it gives you the best chance. So at least there's that! Good luck to you and the new plan!!
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    Me: 32, DH: 34  / TTC since February 2011 / SA: all normal, HSG: all clear! / on Lovenox for anticardiolipid antibodies
    4 IUIs with Clomid, Letrozole, and Menopur. All BFN.
    9/12: lap / hysteroscopy: found and removed mild endometriosis, cervical polyp, and 2 para-tubular cysts
    5/13 IVF #1: Follistim, Menopur, Ganirelix, 10R/4M/4F, ET of 2, 5 cell and 4 cell, no frosties = BFN
    12/13 IVF #2 = November / December 2013. Microdose Lupron Protocol: 15R/6M/6F, Froze all 6 due to high E2 and P4
    FET 1: Jan 22, 2014 of one 4AB blast and one 3BB blast (3 blasts on ice!)
    BFP on HPT 4dp5dt, Beta #1 9dp5dt: 310, Beta #2 11dp5dt: 899
    First u/s on 2/17/14: TWINS!!!!! both w/HBs of 114 at 6w3d, HBs 150 and 152 at 7w5d

    5/27/2014: Team purple!!!!  EDD 10/10/2014 / 
    Delivered by c-section at 32w0d 8/15/2014 due to preeclampsia/HELLP syndrome
    Baby Boy 4lbs 1oz, 17 inches
    Baby Girl 3lbs 5oz, 16 inches


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  • Isn't it weird how each step further down this road takes some options away but gives us new and promising ones, too? It's definitely a double-edged sword. You don't know to feel devastated or hopeful. {{hugs}}

    I hope you're KU and don't even need IVF, but if you do move on to that, then I'm glad you guys have a good plan moving forward!

    *** Trigger Warnings ***

    TTC #1 since March 2011
    Dx = Unexplained IF
    1 medicated TI cycle & 4 clomid IUIs = all BFNs
    June 2013 IVF #1 = 6 frosties + BFP!
    DS1 born 2/14

    TTC #2 since December 2014
    May 2015 unassisted BFP ended in m/c at 7wks
    April 2016 FET #1 = BFN
    June 2016 FET #2 = c/p
    August 2016 FET #3 = BFP!
    DS2 born 4/17
  • Oh my dear, I completely understand and sympathize with the shock of being told IVF is your only option! It's terrifying and overwhelming. I won't lie and say it's a walk in the park, but be encouraged that many have traveled that road and we are all here to support you! The Infertility board has a ton of ladies doing IVF and we even have cycle buddies. I'm part of the "September Sweethearts" and I can't tell you how much those ladies have helped me...we have all gone through this together and it's made it bearable.

    The October ("Pumpkin Patch") and November (I think "Turkey Basters") have badges and have already formed a close knit group. There are weekly check-ins and like I said you will have a lot of support and an answer for any question imaginable.

    Every cycle is different, but if you have any questions, please let me know! I will be with you every step of the way:-)


    ~TTC#1 Since July 2011~ 
    Dx: Fibroids & Tubal Infertility
                                                        9/12 -IVF#1 =BFN; 5/14 -IVF#2=BFP:-) EDD 2.19.2015                                                

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  • Wow, sweetie... 10/5 is a big day for both of us as it is my beta day!! :)

    I know IVF can be a scary thing and, hopefully you don't have to go there, but if you do, you know I'm here for you!!

    ((((hugs))))

    Me: 43 DH: 39 - AMA, DOR
    Mommy to Sami (IVF), Born 8.30.13
    Surprise non-assisted BFP - 12.29.2014, Beta 1 = 322, Beta 2 = 760
    EDD 9.7.2015

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  • Good luck on 10/5!! But great you have a plan to move forward just in case.
    TTC #1 since Sept 2011
    Me: 33, DH: 35, DX: PCOS & MFI (low everything)
    IUI #1-3 - Low Post-Wash Counts - All BFNs
    IVF #1 w/ ICSI: Long Lupron Protocol - Freeze-All Cycle due to Severe OHSS
    ER 4/27, 33 Eggs Retrieved, 13 Frosties
    FET #1 6/5, Transferred One Perfect 4AA Blast, HPT BFP @ 6dp5dt
    Beta #1 - 209, Beta #2 - 508, Beta #3 - 1,059
    EDD 2/20/14
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  • imageAurora1181:
    I'm sorry that you got sucky news about your DH :( You sound so positive though, so that's good! Someone on here once said that their RE said he wishes all couples who are having trouble could jump to IVF since it gives you the best chance. So at least there's that! Good luck to you and the new plan!!

    Yes, still stinks to be told no other options though. But yes I guess best chances. Thanks you

    Married BF 6/29/2002/
    TTC Since Aug 2011/
    ME:34 all clear/DH:41 DX Severe MFI/
    IVF w/ICSI OCT 2012 Stims started 10/8/ER 10/19/12/ET 10/24/Beta#1 11/2=BFN (beta was 1.2)

    IVF 2.0-Baseline 11/7/12 beta 0/All Clear
    Stim start 11/7/12//ER 11/19 11M//10F
    ET 2 embies 11/24//Beta#1 28 Beta #2 23 Beta#3 29
    stop meds Beta#4 37/C/P 5W5D EDD:8/12/13/IVF#3 in Jan

    Ivf 3-frozen 3 poor 3day/fet=bfn

    Ivf#4 New dr. New protocol=beta1 197 beta#2 677 beta#3 1557
     u/s 8/13 =TWINS 2 strong hb
    Due Date 4/4/14

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  • :::hugs::: I am so sorry diva : GL moving forward!
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  • Sending you more hugs!!

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    *TTC #1 since June 2012*
    Married since 10/5/12!

    *Me: 25**DH: 45*

    *DX: Severe MFI- Low T, Delayed Ejaculation & Azoospermia*
    *Working to improve DH's numbers on Clomid & HCG injects before we can start IVF*
    *SA 1- No sperm* 7/25/12
    *SA 2- No sperm* 10/31/12
  • Hugs diva! Sending good thoughts your way and I hope that you and your husband can decide what's best for you. Good luck and I hope you get good news on 10/5.
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  • I'm so sorry for the news about your H. I will be rooting for you on 10/5!
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  • I'm so sorry you had to get that news. Trust me, I know exactly how you feel. We were so hopeful that we would be able to do an IUI after the varicocele surgery. When I got that phone call, my heart stopped and my stomach dropped. I went home from work that day and cried my eyes out.

    Our only option is IVF with ICSI, too. I just keep telling myself that there are some good sperm in there and ICSI takes away the fight for them to have to get to the egg. And since I don't have any issues that we know about, IVF is helping us overcome our one obstacle to getting pregnant. So I'm thinking our odds are pretty good. At least that thinking keeps me positive. =)

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    Me:27, DH:28 - DX: MFI, varicocele repair Nov 2011 
    Post-Op SA: Count- 15 million, Motility- 75%, Morphology- 3% 
    IVF with ICSI - Stimming 10/4/12 - 10/13/12, Lupron Trigger
    ER 10/18/1212 eggs retrieved, 8 mature, 5 fertilized
    5 day transfer 10/23/12, 3 frosties
    Beta #1 11/5/12: 453, Beta #2 11/7/12: 1,013, DD born 7/19/13
  • I am so sorry! I am 34 also and feel that pressure. We are doing one more IUI and the on to IVF as well. Sorry you are going through this.

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    TTC #1 since 7/2011
    ME: 37  DH: 38
    SA-12/28/11-normal
    HSG-1/16/12-possible blocked left tube
    BFP#1---CP 7/9/12
    Hysteroscopy-8/9/12-blocked left tube for sure, proceeding with IUI#1
    IUI#1 (Gonal-F + trigger)=BFP#2 m/c @ 19w1d D&E 1/23/13
    IUI #2 (Gonal F + trigger)=BFP#3 EDD 1/6/14 TWINS!!!
    Identical girls born 11/17/13
    BFP#4 EDD 8/27/15 MMC at 7w6d

    BFP#5 m/c at 6w

    BFP#6 EDD 10/5/16  Going Strong!  It's a Girl!

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  • imagepantsarella:

    I'm so sorry you had to get that news. Trust me, I know exactly how you feel. We were so hopeful that we would be able to do an IUI after the varicocele surgery. When I got that phone call, my heart stopped and my stomach dropped. I went home from work that day and cried my eyes out.

    Our only option is IVF with ICSI, too. I just keep telling myself that there are some good sperm in there and ICSI takes away the fight for them to have to get to the egg. And since I don't have any issues that we know about, IVF is helping us overcome our one obstacle to getting pregnant. So I'm thinking our odds are pretty good. At least that thinking keeps me positive. =)

    I just want to cyber hug you, thank you for this seriously! I teared up reading this. We are like twins. I just sat and talked with Dr. Lee this morning, and ivf was approved if we are not ku by next week I start IVF. They ordered my meds this morning, and med company just did my profile. SO Oct is when we are doing it. So surreal, scary, but for the first time I feel so hopeful ya know. I need to get my badge on my siggy huh lol. THanks again. I will be here for you!!!!<3
    Married BF 6/29/2002/
    TTC Since Aug 2011/
    ME:34 all clear/DH:41 DX Severe MFI/
    IVF w/ICSI OCT 2012 Stims started 10/8/ER 10/19/12/ET 10/24/Beta#1 11/2=BFN (beta was 1.2)

    IVF 2.0-Baseline 11/7/12 beta 0/All Clear
    Stim start 11/7/12//ER 11/19 11M//10F
    ET 2 embies 11/24//Beta#1 28 Beta #2 23 Beta#3 29
    stop meds Beta#4 37/C/P 5W5D EDD:8/12/13/IVF#3 in Jan

    Ivf 3-frozen 3 poor 3day/fet=bfn

    Ivf#4 New dr. New protocol=beta1 197 beta#2 677 beta#3 1557
     u/s 8/13 =TWINS 2 strong hb
    Due Date 4/4/14

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  • imageBlueEyedDreamer:

    Isn't it weird how each step further down this road takes some options away but gives us new and promising ones, too? It's definitely a double-edged sword. You don't know to feel devastated or hopeful. {{hugs}}

    I hope you're KU and don't even need IVF, but if you do move on to that, then I'm glad you guys have a good plan moving forward!

    BED! You hit it on the head, you mourn the idea of the options, but I am so hopeful for at least this option. THank you, so much this comment really summed up how I felt!!! <3

    Married BF 6/29/2002/
    TTC Since Aug 2011/
    ME:34 all clear/DH:41 DX Severe MFI/
    IVF w/ICSI OCT 2012 Stims started 10/8/ER 10/19/12/ET 10/24/Beta#1 11/2=BFN (beta was 1.2)

    IVF 2.0-Baseline 11/7/12 beta 0/All Clear
    Stim start 11/7/12//ER 11/19 11M//10F
    ET 2 embies 11/24//Beta#1 28 Beta #2 23 Beta#3 29
    stop meds Beta#4 37/C/P 5W5D EDD:8/12/13/IVF#3 in Jan

    Ivf 3-frozen 3 poor 3day/fet=bfn

    Ivf#4 New dr. New protocol=beta1 197 beta#2 677 beta#3 1557
     u/s 8/13 =TWINS 2 strong hb
    Due Date 4/4/14

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  • imagerrdiva1:
    imageBlueEyedDreamer:

    Isn't it weird how each step further down this road takes some options away but gives us new and promising ones, too? It's definitely a double-edged sword. You don't know to feel devastated or hopeful. {{hugs}}

    I hope you're KU and don't even need IVF, but if you do move on to that, then I'm glad you guys have a good plan moving forward!

    BED! You hit it on the head, you mourn the idea of the options, but I am so hopeful for at least this option. THank you, so much this comment really summed up how I felt!!! <3

    I'm glad it helped, diva! Even if just a little bit!

    Try to embrace that hopeful feeling. I have my FX for you. <3 

    *** Trigger Warnings ***

    TTC #1 since March 2011
    Dx = Unexplained IF
    1 medicated TI cycle & 4 clomid IUIs = all BFNs
    June 2013 IVF #1 = 6 frosties + BFP!
    DS1 born 2/14

    TTC #2 since December 2014
    May 2015 unassisted BFP ended in m/c at 7wks
    April 2016 FET #1 = BFN
    June 2016 FET #2 = c/p
    August 2016 FET #3 = BFP!
    DS2 born 4/17
  • imagerrdiva1:
    imagepantsarella:

    I'm so sorry you had to get that news. Trust me, I know exactly how you feel. We were so hopeful that we would be able to do an IUI after the varicocele surgery. When I got that phone call, my heart stopped and my stomach dropped. I went home from work that day and cried my eyes out.

    Our only option is IVF with ICSI, too. I just keep telling myself that there are some good sperm in there and ICSI takes away the fight for them to have to get to the egg. And since I don't have any issues that we know about, IVF is helping us overcome our one obstacle to getting pregnant. So I'm thinking our odds are pretty good. At least that thinking keeps me positive. =)

    I just want to cyber hug you, thank you for this seriously! I teared up reading this. We are like twins. I just sat and talked with Dr. Lee this morning, and ivf was approved if we are not ku by next week I start IVF. They ordered my meds this morning, and med company just did my profile. SO Oct is when we are doing it. So surreal, scary, but for the first time I feel so hopeful ya know. I need to get my badge on my siggy huh lol. THanks again. I will be here for you!!!!<3

    We are totally twins! lol Take the time you need to process the news. That was huge for me. Anytime you want to *** about MFI, let me know! 

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    Me:27, DH:28 - DX: MFI, varicocele repair Nov 2011 
    Post-Op SA: Count- 15 million, Motility- 75%, Morphology- 3% 
    IVF with ICSI - Stimming 10/4/12 - 10/13/12, Lupron Trigger
    ER 10/18/1212 eggs retrieved, 8 mature, 5 fertilized
    5 day transfer 10/23/12, 3 frosties
    Beta #1 11/5/12: 453, Beta #2 11/7/12: 1,013, DD born 7/19/13
  • Stay positive, girl. At least there is a game plan now. That's progress.
  • Best of luck to you, Diva. I'm excited for you as you take this next step! I've got everything crossed for you, my dear!

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    My Age - 41, DH's Age - 42

    TTC #1 since November 2011
    Dx: Endometriosis, Stenosis of the Cervix, Uterine Polyp, Hostile CM and Borderline PCOS
    Stage 1 Endo and Uterine Polyp removed and Cervix widened on July 9, 2012.
    IUI #1 Clomid 50 mg - 3/6/13 BFN
    IUI #2 Clomid 50 mg - 4/3/13 BFN
    IUI #3 Clomid 50 mg - 10/4/13 BFN
    IUI #4 Clomid 100 mg + HCG trigger - 11/2/13 BFN
    Cycle #28 - Clomid 100 mg + HCG trigger + TI (IUI #5 cancelled) - 2/5/14 BFN
    IUI #5 Clomid 100 mg + HCG trigger - 3/5/14 BFN

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