Secondary IF

***2IF Weekly Update***

Sorry this is a couple of days late.  We are at the beach, and just finally got the WiFi figured out today!

I may have missed it, but I don't think I saw any BFPs when I was trying to catch up.  Ugh, I think we are officially in a drought.  Fingers crossed that we have some BFPs this week.  Hugs to everyone who is having a rough week.

Please provide a summary of your IF history, as well as your current situation.

QOTW:  What are some of your favorite movies? 

Me: 42. DH: 46.

1st Pregnancy: MC, 11/19/00.

2nd Pregnancy: DS born 04/10/06.

3rd Pregnancy: CP, 03/11.

4th Pregnancy: MMC, D&C 11/30/11, Genetic testing revealed Trisomy 4.

5th Pregnancy: Ectopic, 2 doses of Methotrexate unsuccessful, surgery 4/10/12, right tube removed.

Tried Letrozole January 2013-July 2013 (including 2 IUIs), all BFN.  After 2 1/2 years of trying for child #2, decided to "give up" after July cycle, based on AMA.

August 16, 2013:  BFP our first month of "not trying!"  Still in shock.  Beta #1 (14dpo): 183.  Beta #2 (17dpo):  611.  Ultrasound 8/30/13: baby measured 6 weeks, 1 day, heart rate of 118 bpm! 
Ultrasound 9/13/13:  8 weeks, heart rate of 176!
Baby is due 4/26/14

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  • We've been TTC our third since Oct. 2011. Both DDs were conceived the second month of trying, and apparently my body turned against me after my second. We are currently taking the month off due to me being out of town around O time, however, I do think we hit O-2, O-1, and O assuming I Oed when the OPKs predicted (earlier than we thought it would be). Who  knows. I'm 4dpo and already having some spotting and cramping so not sure why I'm even paying attention. We've decided we will only try possibly 3 more IUIs with 100mg clomid cd3-7, 150iu gonal F booster cd9, and a trigger. I'm leaning more and more towards one more try and then changing gears to focusing on being happy with our family as it is.

    Call me a nerd, but I love Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings movies :) 


    Two DDs 10/08 and 08/10, no primary IF
    TTC #3 since 10/2011 - dx unexplained/weak ovulation
     3 BFN clomid + TI cycles, 5 BFN clomid/gonal f IUIs, 1 mmc IUI
    2/19/2014 IVF #1 Unexpected low E2 (oversuppressed) -> increased to max doses = 3 or 4 follicles, converting to IUI
    BFFP Saw 1 beautiful heartbeat at 6w6d, follow up u/s at 9w showed mmc. Eff this.
    NTNP 5/2014-9/2014, OPKs and TI 10/2014 - 1/2015. 
    RPL testing all normal, AFC, AMH, and FSH all normal. 
    IVF 1.2 1/22/2014 natural cycle start, AFC 28, 300 gonal f/150menopur. 
    ER 2/3/15 14R 8M 3F w/ICSI Day 5 transfer on 2/8/15 of one "Grade A+" blast and have TWO frosties! 

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  • Been TTC#2 since 12/2010.  Three pregnancy losses, and the last pregnancy was ectopic and I no longer have a right tube.  Currently taking Letrozole and was planning on IUI#3 this month but it got cancelled because I had no follicles on the left side (and three on the right which sucks since that side is useless).  And I still have a cyst on my left side, which the RE thinks could be endometriosis.  We are meeting with the RE on 6/18 to discuss whether lap is a good idea or not.

    QOTW:  So many movies, so little time!  I love a zillion different movies, but some of my all-time favorites are all Alfred Hitchcock movies.... Rear Window, North By Northwest, and Notorious.

    Me: 42. DH: 46.

    1st Pregnancy: MC, 11/19/00.

    2nd Pregnancy: DS born 04/10/06.

    3rd Pregnancy: CP, 03/11.

    4th Pregnancy: MMC, D&C 11/30/11, Genetic testing revealed Trisomy 4.

    5th Pregnancy: Ectopic, 2 doses of Methotrexate unsuccessful, surgery 4/10/12, right tube removed.

    Tried Letrozole January 2013-July 2013 (including 2 IUIs), all BFN.  After 2 1/2 years of trying for child #2, decided to "give up" after July cycle, based on AMA.

    August 16, 2013:  BFP our first month of "not trying!"  Still in shock.  Beta #1 (14dpo): 183.  Beta #2 (17dpo):  611.  Ultrasound 8/30/13: baby measured 6 weeks, 1 day, heart rate of 118 bpm! 
    Ultrasound 9/13/13:  8 weeks, heart rate of 176!
    Baby is due 4/26/14

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  • TTC #2 since October 2011 (with a few breaks)... Just got back latest hormone test results -- everything checked in normal with a "satisfactory" AMH. Not sure if that means I'm dealing with unexplained infertility... the whole thing is just so frustrating. Was supposed to start Follistim on Sunday, but RE will be on vacation the week of my foreseen IUI, so we postponed another cycle. Hoping things will be ready to go in July... I hate the waiting game.

    I love my romantic comedies. My favorite all-time movie is Sleepless in Seattle. Also love Love Actually and Family Stone. I think Inception is one of my favorite dramas. 

    DH & I: 29
    TTC #1 4/2009 -  DD 2/5/10
    TTC #2 since October 2011
    2IF issues
    7/2013 - IUI #1: 50 units Follistim +  Ovidrel  = BFN
    8/2013 - IUI #2: 50 units Follistim +  Ovidrel  = BFP! Beta #1 (12 dpiui) 8/21: 45  Beta #2 (16 dpiui) 8/26: 301 Beta #3 (21 dpiui) 8/30: 1,929. 1st Ultrasound 9/4 - One perfect sac. 2nd Ultrasound 9/13 - Heartbeat at 124 bpm! Anniversary  

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  • TTC #2 since Aug 2010 - unexplained secondary IF - so far 6 failed IUIs (one after first IVF cycle was cancelled).  AF arrived yesterday so I'm going for my baseline appt Thursday morning.  Fingers crossed that we'll be able to continue with the new protocol this time (last cycle I had a cyst and was forced to take a break).  I started Estrace on Saturday and I'll be starting Chlomid and Follistim later this week, then Ganorelix.

    There are so many movies I love but the ones I tend to watch over and over again are romantic comedies (Serendipity, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Sleepless in Seattle, Maid in Manhattan).  I am more of a reader than a movie-goer though. These days I'm mostly watching all of DD's favorites over and over again.  Lately it's been Despicable Me (can't wait for the second one to come out this summer!) and Wreck It Ralph.

    DD conceived naturally in 2009.  TTC #2 since August 2010.  Praying for guidance as we decide what's next.

    When the world says, "Give up,"

    Hope whispers, "Try it one more time."

     ~Author Unknown

  • We have been TTC#2 since July 2011.  I have lowerish AMH.  DH has minor issues with morph and mot.  We had one successful cycle on gonal f which ended in a m/c.  We are in the middle of our 1st IVF cycle and will probably have ER on either Sunday or Monday.  I don't have a ton of follicles...only about 8 or 9 but we are going to go for it.  

    I think my favorite movie is Catch me if you Can.  I can watch that over and over and never be bored! 

  • Update: My history is in my siggy but after three "perfect" back to back failed IVFs my RE thinks I qualify for an investigational IVF drug study. I have been tentatively enrolled and go in for my blood work, baseline ultrasound, and meeting this Friday afternoon. I'm excited because it is almost 100% free but also nervous because I'm scared of being disappointed again. We shall see I guess. 

    QOTW: I don't really get to watch many movies anymore with DD except for maybe Caillou Holiday Movie. :) I've always enjoyed reading books more than watching movies anyway.  

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    First Time: DD born 3/2011 after trying for two years, LAP, and two IUIs w/ Femera + Ovidrel
    This Time: 4/12 Femera IUI #1 BFN, 5/12 Femera + TI BFN, 6/12 Femera + IUI #2 BFN, 7/12 Femera + IUI #3 BFN, 8/12 Follistim IUI #4 BFN
    IVF #1: ER 11/5/12 : 17 eggs retrieved/6 fertilized, ET 11/10/12 : 5dt of 2 embies/0 frosties BFN
    IVF #2: ER 1/28/13 : 12 eggs retrieved/9 fertilized, ET 2/2/13 : 5dt of 2 embies/0 frosties BFN
    IVF #3: ER 4/15/13 : 13 eggs retrieved/7 fertilized, ET 4/18/13 : 3dt of 3 embies/0 frosties BFN
    Laparoscopy 5/24/13 : Stage 2 Endo, Scaring, and Both tubes Blocked but successfully Opened
    IVF #4 (Clinical Trial): ER 7/22/13 : 15 eggs/8 fertilized, ET 7/25/13 : 3dt of 3 embies/0 frosties BFN
    IVF #5: ER 11/4/13 : 13 eggs/12 fertilized, ET 11/9/13 : 5dt of 2 embies/0 frosties BFP!!! Beta 11/20/13 = 447 1 Beautiful Baby! EDD: July 28, 2014
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