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eponine7682
member
TTC since March/April 2010
DX: MFI - less than 1 million sperm, 26% motility
DH put on anastrozole to increase counts
June/July 2011 100 mg Clomid + TS IUI#1 & IUI 2 - BFN :-(
Forced break due to DH getting spinal surgery in August 2011
IVF - January 2012: BFN
FET in April 2012 - BFP at 6dp5dt! Beta #1 at 9dp5dt: 82.5, Beta #2 at 12dp5dt: 352 Beta #3 at 19dp5dt: 6000, saw heartbeat and one little bean at 5W6D!
After nearly 3 years of waiting our LO was born December 18th 2012!
Anyone up for a fun GTKY?
eponine7682
member
in Infertility
There has been a lot of sadness on the board lately, I think we could all use a little happy!
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)?
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink?
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here 
)?
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime?
5. What is your favorite hobby?
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do?
TTC since March/April 2010
DX: MFI - less than 1 million sperm, 26% motility
DH put on anastrozole to increase counts
June/July 2011 100 mg Clomid + TS IUI#1 & IUI 2 - BFN :-(
Forced break due to DH getting spinal surgery in August 2011
IVF - January 2012: BFN
FET in April 2012 - BFP at 6dp5dt! Beta #1 at 9dp5dt: 82.5, Beta #2 at 12dp5dt: 352 Beta #3 at 19dp5dt: 6000, saw heartbeat and one little bean at 5W6D!
After nearly 3 years of waiting our LO was born December 18th 2012!
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Re: Anyone up for a fun GTKY?
Good call
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)?
IUI #1...my housewarming party is this Sunday...and my best friends wedding at the end of this month
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? Blue Moon
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? Fresh tuna with salad and baked potato (my dad has a charter boat, so we have oodles of fresh seafood in the summertime 
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? Rubs my belly, it's so sweet
5. What is your favorite hobby? Dancing (I do ballet)
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do?
I would model full time, I do it part time now, I'm a freelance fine art model and I absolutely love it, it's so fun!
Two C/P and Lots of Tests
Me = LPD + cancer survivor, DH = low count and morphology
IUIs #1-5, January 2011 - June 2011 = BFN
IVF #1 in July/August 2011 = BFP!!!!!
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear."
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? I am looking forward to my cousin's wedding. Unfortunately DH won't be able to go with me because of his surgery, but I am certain after a couple weeks of taking care of him a break (and some cocktails) will be welcomed!
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? I LOVE red wine, but in the summertime not much beats an ice cold Mohito!
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? DH loved to grill, and I love about anything on the grill, especially steak and corn on the cobb! MM!
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? When I have a hard day, I tend to "plop" on the bed. DH instinctively it seems will come right over and give me a back massage. Funny..I have been having "hard days" everyday now.
5. What is your favorite hobby? When I have time I love to paint. Most of the time I read though, or play geeky games like SIMs and Nancy Drew (don't judge me) on the computer.
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? I would buy a cute house on a big piece of land and open up a private animal shelter. I have always wanted to do this, but we have never been in the financial position to. Maybe someday...
TTC since March/April 2010
DX: MFI - less than 1 million sperm, 26% motility
DH put on anastrozole to increase counts
June/July 2011 100 mg Clomid + TS IUI#1 & IUI 2 - BFN :-(
Forced break due to DH getting spinal surgery in August 2011
IVF - January 2012: BFN
FET in April 2012 - BFP at 6dp5dt! Beta #1 at 9dp5dt: 82.5, Beta #2 at 12dp5dt: 352 Beta #3 at 19dp5dt: 6000, saw heartbeat and one little bean at 5W6D!
After nearly 3 years of waiting our LO was born December 18th 2012!
I think this cheerful little distraction from our infertility woo's is a great idea!
Countless BFN(s)
Moving to IVF
IVF1 (ICSI): Long Lupron
6R. 3F. 3DT. 8Cell 1Grade 2Embies. 1Frostie.
Beta 1/22: 14 Beta 1/24: 24 Beta 1/26: 28
Round One Result: Chemical Pregnancy
Pressing Forward
IVF2 (ICSI/AH/ACU): Microdose Lupron Flare
13R. 11F. 5DT. 2TFR'ed. 1Frostie.
Round Two Result 4/30: Harsh BFN
FET. 2TFR'ed.
Round Three Result 6/25: BFN
Where do we go from here?
Moving forward with CCRM in 2013
ODWU revealed blocked tube(s). Lap 2/15.
Bilateral Tubal Ligation. Stage IV Endo.
Finally some (tough) answers.
IVF3 (ICSI/CCS): Antagonist with EPP
13R. We have 3 CCS Normal Embryos!
Lupron Depot: May 2013 to August 2013
Long awaited FET on 9/3. 2TFR'ed.
BFP on FRER 5dp5dt: IN SHOCK!
Beta1 9/10: 152.7! Beta2 9/12: 378! Beta3 9/14: 1224!
1st ultrasound 10/1: TWO beautiful heartbeats! Overjoyed!
1. I'm looking forward to "hopefully" starting our first IVF.
2. Wine
3. fish tacos
4. brings me coffee in bed if he is up before me (everytime)
5. interior decorating
6. writer
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? Hopefully installing wainscotting in my dining romm
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? red wine
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime )? we just got a grill after living years and years in places we couldn't have one - I'm obsessed with everything grilled
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? if we're on a road trip he'll always go out of they way to stop and get me some DD and coffee, because he knows i love it
5. What is your favorite hobby? Interior Decorating
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? I'd love to start my own company. I've been saying that for about 10 years and I still don't know what that company would do
DX: 6/9/2011: Azoo ICSI/IVF only option for biological child
IVF #1: ER - 9/26 * ET - 10/1 * beta#1 10/13 - 140 * beta#2 10/17 - 477 * beta#3 10/20 - 1101
1st u/s at 6w6d - one hb * 2nd u/s at 8w3d - no hb detected 11/10/11 * natural m/c 11/13/11
FET #1 Jan/Feb 2012 - 3 delays - cancelled 2/13
FET #1.2 - May/June 2012 - ET 6/6/* beta#1 6/15 - 95 * beta #2 6/19 - 322 * beta #3 6/22 - 940
7/6 1st u/s @ 7 weeks - one beautiful hb - released from RE
EDD 2/22/2013
PAIF/SAIF/PGAL welcome
There has been a lot of sadness on the board lately, I think we could all use a little happy! I agree!!!
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? Next weekend. We have NO plans! And we've agreed to keep it that way so we can actually spend time together!
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? Wine. Mostly I like red, but in the summer I love a GOOD rose or white.
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? fresh tomatos and basil from the garden with mozarella and balsamic reduction. Other than that, everything we eat in the summer is the same as the winter. Maybe corn on the cob too.
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? He has a very infectious laugh. I always start laughing once he does.
5. What is your favorite hobby? Going for a long run.
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? I would be a naturopath. I totally took the wrong path!
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
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? Hmmm...probably my best friend's wedding in October!
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? I love Amaretto Sours
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? Caprese salad (tomato, fresh mozarella, and basil)
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? Helps out around the house!
5. What is your favorite hobby? I love horseback riding (but unfortunately I don't get to do that too much anymore)
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? I would work for a tack shop again. That was my favorite job because I got to spend all day working with my friends, talking horses and getting to see all the latest and greatest horse-y stuff!
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
Lurker coming out here
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? We're taking a one year wedding anniversary trip to Disneyland next month! I'm excited as I haven't been there in about 8 years and DH has never been.
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? A good mojito, rum/coke and beer.
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? BBQ burgers, chicken or steak and fresh corn on the cob.
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? Offering to rub my feet or back when he knows I'm feeling stressed.
5. What is your favorite hobby? running and snowboarding.
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? good question! if it didn't involve getting more student debt piled on, I'd go back to be a veternarian nurse or vet, or physical therapist.
IUI #1 10/12/11 (Bravelle + HCG + Prometrium & acupuncture) = 10/26 BFP! Beta #1=250, Beta #2= 615. 1st u/s 11/8.
Guacamole... hear, hear!!!!
March 2011: Diagnosed with PCOS
First cycle 3/11: 50mg Clomid = No response
Second cycle 4/11: 100mg Clomid = No response
Third cycle 5/11: 2.5mg Femara + 150IU FSH CD7 and 8 = Follies, but BFN
Fourth cycle 6/11: Femara + FSH again = Follies, but no ovulation and another BFN
Fifth cycle 7/11: Femara + FSH again = Wait and see!
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? My sister's coming home for a 2 week visit.
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? Gin & tonic with a big lime wedge.
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? I LOVE grilled veggies. So grilled veggies with whatever.
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? He has this dimple that only pops out when he makes a certain face -- it's so cute. I freak out every time I see it. It probably helps that he doesn't make that face too often.
5. What is your favorite hobby? Reading.
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? Gah! I don't know! I always wanted to be a writer, but after spending so much time writing legal motions/memos at work, I feel like any creativity I ever had is gone.
Mild MFI, irregular cycles, HSG only showed left tube open
IUIs #1-3: Femara -- BFN
IUI #4: Follistim + HCG boosters -- BFN
Sept./Oct. 2011 IVF#1: Long Lupron, 3dt of 2 -- BFN + 1 frostie
Surprise BFP 11.21.2011: missed m/c at 9w2d, D&C 12.27.2011
The Blog
Great idea! I love these games!
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? We're going to Lopez Island in the San Juans for a little family reunion.... we'll get to see my favorite cousins! Then we're spending a few days on the Oregon coast with some friends.
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? Favorite cocktail = manhattan. I also like this local beer called scapegoat.... they brew it about 5 minutes from my house, and you can have four FREE little 4 oz. beers every day!!!!
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? Hmmmm.... usually I crap out and make a salad if it's hot. I'm not very creative!
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? I'm a total freaky fan of the band Queen, and hubby will make up new words for me, like Queentastic or Queentabulous. It cracks me up!
5. What is your favorite hobby? Running, and crossword puzzles!
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? I'd be a teacher again! I miss it, but the salary is prohibitive.
March 2011: Diagnosed with PCOS
First cycle 3/11: 50mg Clomid = No response
Second cycle 4/11: 100mg Clomid = No response
Third cycle 5/11: 2.5mg Femara + 150IU FSH CD7 and 8 = Follies, but BFN
Fourth cycle 6/11: Femara + FSH again = Follies, but no ovulation and another BFN
Fifth cycle 7/11: Femara + FSH again = Wait and see!
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two? The embryo transfer!
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? When I drank... henny and red bull or a skinny girl margarita.
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime? Chicken wings!
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? When he makes me an espresso.
5. What is your favorite hobby? Scrapbooking.
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? A teacher.
Obsessive Charting & OPK'ing
Clomid 3/2011: BFN
HSG: Normal
Dx: DOR (at 29... currently 31)
IVF #1 7/2011 On BCP & Lupron 10iu 8/6: Stim Start (Menopur & Gonal F
Day 14 of stims: One 19.9 and one 20 follicle Estro: 908.
ER 8/21/11. 4 Eggs... only 2 were mature enough. ET: 8/24 ICSI
9/6 Beta: 9.2 (low positive) 9/7 HPT: BFN
9/8/11 ANOTHER Beta: BFN
TTC Naturally
3/2012 Lap done, very little endo. What now?
12/30/13 Beta- Hcg in the negatives. BFN
TTC Naturally again...
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? My BFF's wedding!
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? Mojito
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime? We've been eating a lot of kabobs lately.
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? He does dishes before I wake up. Swoon.
5. What is your favorite hobby? Obsessing over IVF cycles, I suppose. I also love taking obedience and trick classes with my dogs.
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? I've been considering vet school, but I'm not sure I can handle the sick and dying animals, and I generally dislike many pet owners. I'd really like to be a SAHW/SAHM someday, even if it's for a short period of time.
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1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? There is a small music festival in my college town in 3 weeks that my BFF's hubby is in charge of. Threes days of great local bands and cheap beer.
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? Ciapirinhas if I am feeling crazy. Wine if I want a mellow evening.
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? Steamed MD blue crabs!
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? He is a huge planner, so whenever he plans a trip, I know it's going to be awesome
5. What is your favorite hobby? Traveling, and them making photo books
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? International food critic!
Edited for spelling!
DH: 31, normal!
April/May 2011: Menopur + Ovidrel +TI = BFN
Oct 2011: Menopur + Hcg +IUI = BFP!
Beta #1 (13dpiui)= 129.7, Beta #2 (15 dpiui)= 305
PAIF/SAIF always welcome!
My Blog
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? Other than being hopeful for a BFP this cycle? My Uncle's wedding in September.
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? Pretty much anything fruity. I love cocktails.
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? I haven't made dinner in months, and I am super bored of take-out. You could try a spicy, cold gazpacho. I always liked that and it was super quick to make (it just takes a while to chill in the fridge).
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? other than sex? i really like it when he puts in a movie that i know he doesn't like but that he watches because he knows it makes me happy.
5. What is your favorite hobby? i don't really have a hobby. I love to read, does that count?
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? infectious disease doctor.
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? My best friend's bridal shower, which I'm hosting. Also, the birth of my oldest friend's 1st baby
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? Pinot noir or a locally brewed Scottish ale
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? Brats and corn on the cob
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? When he cleans my car. He's not the overly romantic sort, but I love that he makes sure my car is always clean.
5. What is your favorite hobby? Baking
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? I'd want to have a bakery. Or, I've actually been thinking that being an RE would be kind of fascinating.
P/SAIF Welcome
Invisible Finish Line
3T's Traveling Ovary Blog
7DPO Progesterone: low. CD3 BW: normal, HSG: clear
DX: severe MFI (low all 3) and low T. Undergoing replacement therapy.
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? None, I don't drink.
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? Anything on the grill because that means DH is cooking which doesn't happen very often!
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? scratches my back
5. What is your favorite hobby? hmm... that's a tough one... reading, skiing, extreme couponing (ha!)
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? I have always loved golden retrievers, but my DH is extremely allergic to dogs. If I could, I think I would breed and raise golden retriever puppies.
Absolutely! I should add it to my hobby list! :-)
TTC since March/April 2010
DX: MFI - less than 1 million sperm, 26% motility
DH put on anastrozole to increase counts
June/July 2011 100 mg Clomid + TS IUI#1 & IUI 2 - BFN :-(
Forced break due to DH getting spinal surgery in August 2011
IVF - January 2012: BFN
FET in April 2012 - BFP at 6dp5dt! Beta #1 at 9dp5dt: 82.5, Beta #2 at 12dp5dt: 352 Beta #3 at 19dp5dt: 6000, saw heartbeat and one little bean at 5W6D!
After nearly 3 years of waiting our LO was born December 18th 2012!
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? Fall foods!
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? Cranberry & Vodka
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? Big fans of grilled chicken
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? buys me random things from the tool guy - H is a mechanic - I have pink snap on socks, and several matco sweatshirts & t-shirts
5. What is your favorite hobby? Reading or snuggling with our puppy
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? I would probably do the same thing, just would have went to a 2 year program and actually have a degree or certificate or I would have been an elementary teacher
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? Going back home and seeing my family!!
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? Red wine - generally a cab sauv or bordeaux.
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? A fabulous salad!
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? Slaps my bum - playfully.
5. What is your favorite hobby? Running.
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? Civil engineer or physician.
There has been a lot of sadness on the board lately, I think we could all use a little happy! Great Idea!!
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? Starting IVF#4 and hopefully and BFP!!
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? At this point in my life, anything with vokda, rum, or tequila in it. I also like white wine.
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? Anything on the grill - steak, shrimp, veggies, hot dogs...
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? Tells his corny jokes!
5. What is your favorite hobby? Reading
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? Great question, if I was 19 or 20, I would totally be a professional dancer - perhaps a principal dancer with ABT! But since I am not 20 (and even though Julie Kent is still working it out), I would say that I would love to have a show like Anthony Bourdain: No reservations. I love the thought of traveling the world trying different foods.
Moving forward with Adoption 2017!
There has been a lot of sadness on the board lately, I think we could all use a little happy!
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? My in-laws vow renewal ceremoney for their 35th anniversary.
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? Beer
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? BBQ marinated chicken and throw some cubed potatoes and veggies in our grill basket. No dishes (well like 2) and its quick and easy.
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? Kisses
5. What is your favorite hobby? Sewing
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? Stay at home wife/(someday mom).
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)?
Going camping in Shanandoah National Park for a week!
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink?
Sex on the Beach
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)?
Hamburgers and Zuccini on the BBQ
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime?
Rubs my head and/or back. Completely relaxes me!
5. What is your favorite hobby?
Shopping
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do?
I love what I do but if I had to pick another profession, I would be a chef.
Sorry, it posted twice!
2/06 - surprise pregnancy - twins
3/06 - m/c 1st baby at 6 weeks
5/06 -2nd baby had no heartbeat at 14 wks.
D&E - Bled out. Blood transfusions. Week in ICU - Cheated Death!
Diagnosis: Blood clotting and bleeding disorder, immune issues, & cervical stenosis
5/10 - 1st IVF cycle - BFN
FET - 10/12/10 - BFN
1/11 - IVF with PGD - BFN
IVF - May - BFN
6/11 New RE - fingers crossed!
9/11 - IVF - 4 transferred
10/13 - BFP!!
It's a boy! Clint Michael, Due in June!!!
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)?
Our 4th anniversary is coming up, and hopefully we will get away for the weekend!!
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink?
Red wine sangria!!!! yuuum!
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)?
Ohh I LOVE summertime grilling! My most favorite is oysters on the grill with garlic butter, lemon juice and tabasco!
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime?
He brings me Peets coffee on his way home from the gym!
5. What is your favorite hobby?
cooking and baking! I love it! And I sing while I do it too (badly - the singing, not baking!)
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do?
I would open my own coffee shop. It would be called Spike's Java Joint (after my dog) It would be very dog friendly. I would have a backyard area with tables and a walk up window, so you can order and not have to leave your dog outside alone! I would bake cookies, cakes, muffins, dog treats, etc..
2/06 - surprise pregnancy - twins
3/06 - m/c 1st baby at 6 weeks
5/06 -2nd baby had no heartbeat at 14 wks.
D&E - Bled out. Blood transfusions. Week in ICU - Cheated Death!
Diagnosis: Blood clotting and bleeding disorder, immune issues, & cervical stenosis
5/10 - 1st IVF cycle - BFN
FET - 10/12/10 - BFN
1/11 - IVF with PGD - BFN
IVF - May - BFN
6/11 New RE - fingers crossed!
9/11 - IVF - 4 transferred
10/13 - BFP!!
It's a boy! Clint Michael, Due in June!!!
LOVE this idea!
TTC since March/April 2010
DX: MFI - less than 1 million sperm, 26% motility
DH put on anastrozole to increase counts
June/July 2011 100 mg Clomid + TS IUI#1 & IUI 2 - BFN :-(
Forced break due to DH getting spinal surgery in August 2011
IVF - January 2012: BFN
FET in April 2012 - BFP at 6dp5dt! Beta #1 at 9dp5dt: 82.5, Beta #2 at 12dp5dt: 352 Beta #3 at 19dp5dt: 6000, saw heartbeat and one little bean at 5W6D!
After nearly 3 years of waiting our LO was born December 18th 2012!
I'm a little late since I was crazy busy yesterday, but here goes...
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? Vacation! We are spending the week of the 13th in Cape May.
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? Red wine. Or a dirty martini if I'm in the mood for a drink drink
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? Grilled steak!
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? He does the dishes
OK, just kidding. He always will come curl up next to me if I'm sitting on the sofa. Inevitably at least one of our cats will come and curl up with us. That's my happy time.
5. What is your favorite hobby? Reading.
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? I've always wanted to get a PhD in sociology, and I would then do research/write books about, you know, sociology stuff. I minored in sociology in college and loved it, but stuck with my business degree for practical reasons (ie, I wanted to actually earn a living).
Fun!
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? Getting Silver Elite status on Continental
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? Right now, raspberry mojitos with home made raspberry/mint simple syrup, mmmmm.
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)? Cold Sesame Noodles. We add grilled, shredded chicken to it, and it's a nice, quick, easy lunch/dinner.
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? He makes me laugh all of the time.
5. What is your favorite hobby? Does drinking count?
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? I want to open a Bridal salon
* PG #1 2/26/09: mm/c 4/14/09 at 10w4d | PG #2 8/5/09: mm/c 9/29/09 at 11w3d (boy) *
* CP's 4/14/10, 9/1/10, 4/19/11, 5/24/11, 10/14/13, 11/16/13 *
* Ectopic 1/17/14 - nothing on u/s at 6w4d *
* PG #7 BFP 12/21/11 - DD born 8/31/12 *
* DH Dx'd with balanced translocation in 2011 *
Thanks! It's been a long time dream of mine.
2/06 - surprise pregnancy - twins
3/06 - m/c 1st baby at 6 weeks
5/06 -2nd baby had no heartbeat at 14 wks.
D&E - Bled out. Blood transfusions. Week in ICU - Cheated Death!
Diagnosis: Blood clotting and bleeding disorder, immune issues, & cervical stenosis
5/10 - 1st IVF cycle - BFN
FET - 10/12/10 - BFN
1/11 - IVF with PGD - BFN
IVF - May - BFN
6/11 New RE - fingers crossed!
9/11 - IVF - 4 transferred
10/13 - BFP!!
It's a boy! Clint Michael, Due in June!!!
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)?
Hopefully cutting back my hours at work.
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink?
Sweet tea vodka and lemonade in the summer. Screwdrivers in the winter.
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)?
Steak and potatoes on the grill.
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime?
Brings home flowers.
5. What is your favorite hobby?
Reading.
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do?
I'd be a doctor. I wish I could do it now, but the thought of residency makes me ill.
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)? We are leaving for the Dominican Republic in 7 days!
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink? A big fat glass of red wine
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime? Fresh srimp
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime? My daily foot and/or back rubs. Hubs loves to rub on me & I do not complain!
5. What is your favorite hobby? Shopping or cooking, but probably shopping!
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do? I just did that last year! I quit my job as a marketing director last year & went back to nursing school. I just graduated with my BSN in July & I am fixing to start work as a trauma room nurse. Best decision I ever made!
1. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the next month or two (could be something big or small)?
I have actually been looking forward to this weekend for a while! DH has a five-day weekend and we have little staycation plans for each day!
2. What is your favorite type of alcoholic drink?
Malibu Rum and Orange Juice - yum!!
3. What's your favorite thing to eat for dinner in the summertime (okay, I am trying to get some ideas here
)?
Anything grilled. My favorite is grilled chicken marinated in Goya Mojo Criollo.
4. What is something that your DH does that makes you happy everytime?
I love when he sends me random texts during the day about how much he loves me!!
5. What is your favorite hobby?
Scrapbooking/papercrafting
6. If you could quit your job/start a new one and you had the ability to do whatever you wanted no matter the salary or what it took to get you there what would you do?
I really like my job as a middle school teacher, but I would like a little more money for it! I would also love to be some kind of event planner.
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
Bedrest for SCH // 6w2d through 10w1d
Elevated TSH and Lazy Thyroid DX @ 10w - Started Synthroid
Finally released from RE at 13w
~~ My IF Blog ~~
Dec '09 Laparotomy & laparoscopy for large cyst & HSG all clear
August '10-June '11 TTA for hip surgeries
Cycle #23...Dx: MFI, low p4
2 rounds of Clomid (50 mg) = BFNs...October SIS & 2nd HSG all clear
Plan after saving: repeat s/a + Clomid + Novarel + IUI