5. Did you have braces as a kid? No, but I kind of wish I did, I was one of those kids whose teeth were "pretty good" so I didn't get them, but now it seems like everyone I know DID have braces and they all have "perfect" smiles. Can't win...
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
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? none of the above, terrible vision that can't be corrected.
4. Hair dyed or natural? natural
5. Did you have braces as a kid? no, I really didn't need them as a kid, but now that I am older I have some crowding I wish would be corrected. Another thing not covered by insurance.
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
1. Right or left handed? both but use my right hand to write and left for pretty much everything else
2. Pierced ears? yes
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision?
4. Hair dyed or natural? i dye my roots my natural color
5. Did you have braces as a kid? nope
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. Right or left handed? RIGHT2. Pierced ears? YES3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? CONTACTS 90% OF THE TIME, GLASSES 10%4. Hair dyed or natural? NEVER DYED IT ...ALA NATURAL5. Did you have braces as a kid? SURE DID
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? Glasses & Contacts
4. Hair dyed or natural? Dyed
5. Did you have braces as a kid? Yes
TTC #1 Since 11/08 - Dx: MFI & PCOS 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. Right or left handed?2. Pierced ears?3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? only occasionally4. Hair dyed or natural? Highlighted5. Did you have braces as a kid? yes
Married '02, TTC May '05
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!
2. Pierced ears? Yes...twice, but only use the first holes.
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? Perfect vision.
4. Hair dyed or natural? Dyed my natural (or close to) my natural color...too many gray hairs!
5. Did you have braces as a kid? No
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.
2. Pierced ears? Yes. But, I rarely wear earrings.
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? Contacts
4. Hair dyed or natural? Natural
5. Did you have braces as a kid? No.
~SAIF/PAIF/Everyone Welcome~
Me= 37 and DH = 41
Dx: DOR, Endo, APA+ (really high beta 2 glycoprotein antibody and high everything else tested), heterozygous MTHFR mutation, positive for lupus anticoagulant, high FSH, low AMH and both tubes blocked (per HSG on 3/8/11)
IVF #1 - long lupron (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 4 retrieved, 3 fertilized; ET 2 blasts and 1 frozen = BFN
IVF #2 - a version of antagonist with EPP (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 6 retrieved, 4 mature, 3 fertilized, 2 blasts and 1 frozen blast transferred on day 5 = BFN.
IVF #3 April was postponed to May, May was canceled. June/July was canceled. Had a cyst aspiration and then began IVF #3 in August. ER on 8/22; ET on 8/24 with AH. +HPT on 9/5. Beta #1 (11dpo) = 3; Beta #2 (15dpo) = 29; Beta #3 (17dpo) = 60; Beta #4 (19 dpo) = 118. Heartbeat at 6 weeks 6 days =132. Lil is here!
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? Perfect vision so far
4. Hair dyed or natural? Natural
5. Did you have braces as a kid? Yes, for three LOOONNNGGG years!
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
Re: Random poll #1
1. Right or left handed?
Right
2. Pierced ears?
Yes
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision?
Glasses
4. Hair dyed or natural?
Dyed (close to my natural color; I'm going grey big time!)
5. Did you have braces as a kid?
Yup
1. Right or left handed? right
2. Pierced ears? yes
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? contacts
4. Hair dyed or natural? highlighted
5. Did you have braces as a kid? yes
TI, IUIs, IVF = c/ps and BFNs
1. Right or left handed? Right
2. Pierced ears? Yes
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? Glasses
4. Hair dyed or natural? Dyed
5. Did you have braces as a kid? No
1. Right or left handed? right
2. Pierced ears? yes
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? contacts
4. Hair dyed or natural? natural
5. Did you have braces as a kid? yes
beta#1 3/21 (14dp3dt)=413, beta#2 3/23 (16dp3dt)=785, u/s 4/11
EDD 11/25/12
**SAIFW**
1. Right or left handed?
2. Pierced ears? yes
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision?
4. Hair dyed or natural? dyed
5. Did you have braces as a kid? yes
SAIFW
6/10 C/P
6/10 Failed independent adoption
12/10 C/P
4/11 Failed independent adoption BM had a m/c
5/11 Femara and TI= BFN
6/11 Femara and TI= BFN
7/11 Break cycle
8/11 Break cycle
1. Right or left handed? Right
2. Pierced ears? Yup, 6 altogether but 4 are retired!
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? Perfect vision (so far)
4. Hair dyed or natural? Natural
5. Did you have braces as a kid? No, but I kind of wish I did, I was one of those kids whose teeth were "pretty good" so I didn't get them, but now it seems like everyone I know DID have braces and they all have "perfect" smiles. Can't win...
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
1. Right or left handed? Right
2. Pierced ears? nope, never had them pierced
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? none of the above, terrible vision that can't be corrected.
4. Hair dyed or natural? natural
5. Did you have braces as a kid? no, I really didn't need them as a kid, but now that I am older I have some crowding I wish would be corrected. Another thing not covered by insurance.
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
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
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*
Dx: LPD, underdeveloped follicles, blocked left tube
3 C/P, 1 BO, 1 Ectopic
IVF#1=BFN (3/11)
FET#1=BFP
1. Right or left handed? Right
2. Pierced ears? Yes
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? Computer glasses
4. Hair dyed or natural? Natural
5. Did you have braces as a kid? Yes
Forever our's October 17th 2012
1. Right or left handed? Right
2. Pierced ears? Yes
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? During the day contacts, at night glasses
4. Hair dyed or natural? Dyed
5. Did you have braces as a kid? Yes, and again as an adult.
1. Right or left handed? Right
2. Pierced ears? Yes
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? None of the above.
4. Hair dyed or natural? What's natural? lol Dyed
5. Did you have braces as a kid? Nope I got lucky!
1. Right or left handed? Right
2. Pierced ears? Yes
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? Perfect vision
4. Hair dyed or natural? Natural
5. Did you have braces as a kid? Nope
::: 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
http://icanhazbabyz.blogspot.com/
1. Right or left handed? right
2. Pierced ears? yep
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? contacts
4. Hair dyed or natural? highlights
5. Did you have braces as a kid? yep
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1
2. Pierced ears? Yes
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? Glasses & Contacts
4. Hair dyed or natural? Dyed
5. Did you have braces as a kid? Yes
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**
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. Right or left handed? right
2. Pierced ears? yes
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? PRK a form of corrective eye surgery
4. Hair dyed or natural? Natural
5. Did you have braces as a kid? Nope
After 4 years, 3 failed IUIs and 2 failed IVFs our surprise miracle is here!
My Blog
TTC # 2 BFP 03/02/13 = CP, BFP 05/14/13 = CP, BFP 08/09/13 = CP
RPL testing = normal
TI Cycle #1, 50 clomid days 3-7, 150 iu Follistim days 8-11 = BFP! EDD May 22, 2014
Betas: 13 DPO = 79, 15 DPO = 149, 19 DPO = 788, 22 DPO = 2031
1. Right or left handed? Right
2. Pierced ears? Yes - 2.
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? Contacts
4. Hair dyed or natural? Natural
5. Did you have braces as a kid? Yep
Moving forward with Adoption 2017!
1. Right or left handed? Right
2. Pierced ears? Yes...twice, but only use the first holes.
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? Perfect vision.
4. Hair dyed or natural? Dyed my natural (or close to) my natural color...too many gray hairs!
5. Did you have braces as a kid? No
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.
1. Right or left handed? Right
2. Pierced ears? Yes. But, I rarely wear earrings.
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? Contacts
4. Hair dyed or natural? Natural
5. Did you have braces as a kid? No.
~SAIF/PAIF/Everyone Welcome~
Me= 37 and DH = 41
Dx: DOR, Endo, APA+ (really high beta 2 glycoprotein antibody and high everything else tested), heterozygous MTHFR mutation, positive for lupus anticoagulant, high FSH, low AMH and both tubes blocked (per HSG on 3/8/11)
IVF #1 - long lupron (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 4 retrieved, 3 fertilized; ET 2 blasts and 1 frozen = BFN
IVF #2 - a version of antagonist with EPP (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 6 retrieved, 4 mature, 3 fertilized, 2 blasts and 1 frozen blast transferred on day 5 = BFN.
IVF #3 April was postponed to May, May was canceled. June/July was canceled. Had a cyst aspiration and then began IVF #3 in August. ER on 8/22; ET on 8/24 with AH. +HPT on 9/5. Beta #1 (11dpo) = 3; Beta #2 (15dpo) = 29; Beta #3 (17dpo) = 60; Beta #4 (19 dpo) = 118. Heartbeat at 6 weeks 6 days =132. Lil is here!
TTC#2: Trigger + TI = BFN; Clomid + Trigger + IUI = BFN.
IVF #4: BCP + MDLF + Lovenox = 7R, 1F = Transferred 1 6-cell embryo on day 3 = BFN
IVF #5: MDLF + Lovenox = 4R, 1F = Transferred 1 10-cell compacting embryo on day 3 = BFN
IVF #6: (New RE): Long Antagonist November 2014 (transferred two 8 cell grade 1 embryos and froze one blast) = BFN
FET#1: BFN
1. Right or left handed? Right
2. Pierced ears? Yes
3. Glasses, contacs, Lasix, or perfect vision? Perfect vision so far
4. Hair dyed or natural? Natural
5. Did you have braces as a kid? Yes, for three LOOONNNGGG years!
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!