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EliStar
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Another short update...
EliStar
member
Hello loves.
We had our first RE appt and it went relatively well. We saw Dr. Michael Jacobs at the Fertility and IVF Center of Miami, because they work with our urologist, and I've heard several people recommend him. I liked Dr. Jacobs very much - he's patient, thorough, calming and very intelligent.
Basically, our chances at this point of having a biological child are 50/50. The doctor is putting Anth on Clomid to try and up his testosterone, we're running a whole battery of tests (blood work, genetic testing, I need an HSG, hormone) to prepare for IVF (which is our best case scenario right now) and then Anth is getting a biopsy at the end of September. If they can retrieve sperm (and this is where the doctor believes our chances are 50/50), we'll try and cycle next month. I had an internal ultrasound and everything looks fine. It's in God's hands now.
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Re: Another short update...
Hi Eli! So glad you had a good first appt... just wanted to pop in and say you are in my thoughts and prayers :-) Lots of hugs to you guys - stay positive!
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BFP #3: 01/28/12, EDD: 09/23/12, MMC (BO), D&C 2/16/12 at 6.5 wks
BFP #4: 05/23/12, EDD: 01/31/12, Early MC at 5 wks
RPL Workup: + LPD (7DPO Prog = 7.8, Endometrial Bx = out of phase)
Elevated Alpha 2-glycoprotein IgA and antiphosphatidylserine IgM -->
Hematologist said not to worry and no need for treatment!
Dx: LPD
Cycle #1(08/2012): Clomid 50 mg CD3-7, Ovidrel CD13 + Progesterone = It worked!
BFP #5 on 09/10/12 (11 DPO). HCG #1 @ 14DPO = 131.6 HCG #2 @ 16DPO = 509
EDD: 05/23/2013
Glad you found a doctor you like and you have a plan. We saw Dr. Jacobs, for a 2nd opinion and I did like him too (he just didn't tell us anything we didn't know so we kept with Thompson). I have 2 family members with gorgeous kids thanks to him.
If you have any questions, need anything (even if just an ear to listen), let me know! It is a difficult path, but one you both will get through. XOXO
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
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So happy to hear you're making progress!
For your HSG, have your RE rx you Motrin 800 or some kind of rx strength paid med (unless you already have cause of your back) and then take it abotu 1 hr before the test. Also, make sure you take the rest of the day off work so you can go straight home after. You'll also want to have someone drive you there and home since sitting isn't the funnest thing you can do after that.
I have super high hopes for you!!
love you, friend!
CP 7.19.08
Dx with PCOS 3.27.09
HSG 7.15.09 = All clear
8.09 & 9.09(re-try) IUI #1/2 - Clomid 100mg Follistim 150iu Ovidrel=cancelled due to cysts
10.09 IUI #1/2 - Clomid 100mg Follistim 150iu Ovidrel Crinone 8%=BFP!
22mm Follie / 60mil & 48mil post wash counts Beta #1 (14dpiui)= 102 Beta #2 (18dpiui)= 714 12.3.09 HB 135bpm
Our baby boy was born on 7.8.10 @ 38 weeks 2 days! 2:17pm 6lbs 8oz 20" long
HSG 2.2013 - IUI 1/2, 3/4 = BFN - Took 4 month forced break
Its funny, I didnt feel a thing and I had it done TWICE! lol
Anyway, I am so happy things are looking up. I have a great feeling about all this too./ You and Anthony have been in my prayers. Keep us posted! XOXOXO
OMG really?? I heard from a few people before I had it done that it was painful and all the women in the waiting room with me that went before me said the same.
Your ute rocks if you felt no pain lol
CP 7.19.08
Dx with PCOS 3.27.09
HSG 7.15.09 = All clear
8.09 & 9.09(re-try) IUI #1/2 - Clomid 100mg Follistim 150iu Ovidrel=cancelled due to cysts
10.09 IUI #1/2 - Clomid 100mg Follistim 150iu Ovidrel Crinone 8%=BFP!
22mm Follie / 60mil & 48mil post wash counts Beta #1 (14dpiui)= 102 Beta #2 (18dpiui)= 714 12.3.09 HB 135bpm
Our baby boy was born on 7.8.10 @ 38 weeks 2 days! 2:17pm 6lbs 8oz 20" long
HSG 2.2013 - IUI 1/2, 3/4 = BFN - Took 4 month forced break
Eli, I've been thinking about you guys, I'm glad you are keeping us updated!
Sending you prayers and good thoughts
xoxo
I too had the HSG... and OB told me it was painful, so he had me take 2 advils an hr before procedure, so I did. Afterwards, it felt like uncomfortable cramps. During the procedure, it was a bit painful, but nothing horrible IMO. Then again, everyone's pain tolerance is different.
Good way to start building that pain tolerance for child birth, and recovery. : )
GL hun.
"If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane" -- Jimmy Buffett
I am so glad to hear thing things are moving forward and that you will know soon enough whether you will be able to have biological children. I am sending a lot of love and hugs to you and your hubby. This cannot be easy on either of you but if your man is anything like my man, especially him.
You guys are in my prayers!!!! Remember always that God will never give you more than you can handle and that you will get through this and raise the children you were meant to love and raise.
OXOXOXOX.
I will also keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Stay positive and thanks for the update. ((((((((((((((((hug)))))))))))))))))
It's this thought that gets me through every day.
Thanks for the love and support, guys. It means so much to me.