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Fresh Start 2012

Hope you don't mind but I figured I'd do try to get to know everyone a little bit more.  I've seen weekly check-in's for IUI and IVF but nothing in general.  Since I'm still new, help me get to know you!

1) How long have you been TTC?

2) Age? DH?

3) State of residence?

4) What is your dx?

5) How many RE's have you consulted with?

6) What options are available for you?

7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)?

8) Attempted IVF?

9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012?

10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food?

TTC #1 Since May 2011 ~ Everyone Welcome
Me (34): DOR d/t chemo/radiation, Immature Endometrial Lining, Hypothyroidism
DH (35): MFI d/t testicular torsion and removal, Low T, Oligospermia, Anti-Sperm Antibodies, Currently on T supplements
Sept '11-April '13 ~  Testing, failed multiple MFI treatments, saving & TONS of praying
January 2014 ~ IVF/ICSI & PGS ~ no response to stims ~ converted to IUI ~ BFN
February 2014 ~ On to donor embyros ~ 5 blasts!!! 
March 2014 ~ FET #1 ~ Transferred 2 blasts ~ BFN
July 2014 ~ Kliman's mock cycle with endometrial function test
Sample too small for EFT, HE slide showed immature cells
New protocol planned, saving for another biopsy for EFT
January 2015 ~ Considering adoption options
April 2015 ~ Privately arranged adoption of planned pregnancy
DD#1 ~ Lillyana Violet Marie born 6/15/16, Finalized adoption 12/20/16
July 13, 2018 ~ BFP....WTF?!?!
7/16 Beta #1 ~ 466...7/18 Beta #2 ~ 1,077...7/23 Beta #3 ~ 5,291
7/23 US #1 ~ 1 gestational sac seen and yolk sac
7/30 US #2 and 1st OB appt ~ 1 perfectly round gestational sac, 1 perfect yolk sac and 1 teeny tiny heart beat seen!!!
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    1) How long have you been TTC? This is month 21

    2) Age? DH? I'm 26 and MH is 30

    3) State of residence? Missouri

    4) What is your dx? Unexplained

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 1

    6) What options are available for you? Umm, lots? Not sure what you mean

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? First IUI this cycle  Clomid + Injects

    8) Attempted IVF? Not yet

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? We'd like to move...so saving money

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? Sushi

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  • 1) How long have you been TTC?
    21 months.

    2) Age? DH?
    Me - 28, DH - 29 in Jan

    3) State of residence?
    Louisiana

    4) What is your dx?
    PCOS and Hashimoto's Disease (thyroid)

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with?
    One, well technically two but the other retired immediately after the consult.

    6) What options are available for you?
    Everything but IVF (personal choice). May consider natural IVF.

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)?
    Jan 2012 will be my first IUI, and it'll be medicated.

    8) Attempted IVF?
    Nope

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012?
    If we're not KU by April, we're going to Rome!!

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food?
    My gma's fried deer steak or fried squirrel. (I know, I know!)

    **PAIF/SAIF Welcome**
    TTC #1 March 2010 - Nov 2012
    Me: 29, PCOS (anov), Hashimoto's Disease // DH: 30, normal SA
    3 Clomid, 1 Clomid/Menopur, 1 Menopur w/ TI (CX 4x's due to cysts) - All BFN
    1 Clomid/Menopur, 2 Menopur, 1 Follistim w/ IUI - All BFN
    RPL & Karyotype testing normal


    IUI #5 (12/1/12) --> Follistim + 1/3 hCG Trigger = BFP! EDD: 8/23/13
    Betas --> 61 (13dpo) // 156 (16 dpo) // 223 (18dpo) // 656 (21 dpo)
    U/S --> 5w0d - sac seen // 6w0d - hb detected // 7w0d - hb seen and heard, measuring 6w6d!
    8w6d - wiggly baby! // 9w3d - wiggly baby with fingers!

    Baby boy born 8/24/13

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    Hope you don't mind but I figured I'd do try to get to know everyone a little bit more.  I've seen weekly check-in's for IUI and IVF but nothing in general.  Since I'm still new, help me get to know you!

    1) How long have you been TTC? 19 months

    2) Age? DH? me - 30 DH - 37

    3) State of residence? CA

    4) What is your dx? LPD, low morph

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? just one

    6) What options are available for you? Moving into IUI this month

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? #1 medicated

    8) Attempted IVF? no

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? To live a healthier lifestyle

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? sushi, which I will miss tremendously while pg!

    Brandon Le born 9/9/13 as a result of IVF#1


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    3) State of residence?
    Louisiana

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food?
    My gma's fried deer steak or fried squirrel. (I know, I know!)

    I'm sorry--but I could not help but giggle!!!!!

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  • 1) How long have you been TTC? 2 years

    2) Age? DH? Me - 32, DH - 36

    3) State of residence? NC

    4) What is your dx? Endo (and DH has MFI issues)

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? Just one

    6) What options are available for you? It was recommended that we start with IUIs but after 6 failed IUIs, we're moving on to IVF.

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? 6 medicated: IUIs 1 - 3 with just Femara, IUIs 4 & 5 were Femara + Bravelle and IUI 6 was Femara + Follistim (triggered on all 6)

    8) Attempted IVF? Starting IVF#1 next week

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? I hope this real estate market turns around somewhat so we can sell our house (a pipe dream, I know).

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? So many to choose from! I'll have to go with crab legs.

    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
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  • 1) How long have you been TTC? Sunday marks the 2 year mark :(

    2) Age? DH? Both of us are 29

    3) State of residence? PA

    4) What is your dx? Stage IV Endo

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 1

    6) What options are available for you? ??

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? N/A

    8) Attempted IVF? Yes, 1st cycle was in August. I am hoping we don't have to way too much longer to attempt #2.

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? Idk, my attitude towards this whole IF stuff. I am so negative and bitter right now.

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? Hoagies

    TTC since 1/10
    First RE appt 5/11
    Dx w/ Stage IV Endo
    IVF #1 July/Aug 2011. Long lupron protocol ER 8/8 ET 8/11 = BFN
    IVF #2 - Postponed due to cyst/endo. Lap scheduled for 9/11
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    I'm sorry--but I could not help but giggle!!!!!

    Oh, yes, believe me, I know how hick that sounds! But it's so delicious, I don't care!!

    **PAIF/SAIF Welcome**
    TTC #1 March 2010 - Nov 2012
    Me: 29, PCOS (anov), Hashimoto's Disease // DH: 30, normal SA
    3 Clomid, 1 Clomid/Menopur, 1 Menopur w/ TI (CX 4x's due to cysts) - All BFN
    1 Clomid/Menopur, 2 Menopur, 1 Follistim w/ IUI - All BFN
    RPL & Karyotype testing normal


    IUI #5 (12/1/12) --> Follistim + 1/3 hCG Trigger = BFP! EDD: 8/23/13
    Betas --> 61 (13dpo) // 156 (16 dpo) // 223 (18dpo) // 656 (21 dpo)
    U/S --> 5w0d - sac seen // 6w0d - hb detected // 7w0d - hb seen and heard, measuring 6w6d!
    8w6d - wiggly baby! // 9w3d - wiggly baby with fingers!

    Baby boy born 8/24/13

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      My Blog: Searching for Lucky Socks

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    Hope you don't mind but I figured I'd do try to get to know everyone a little bit more.  I've seen weekly check-in's for IUI and IVF but nothing in general.  Since I'm still new, help me get to know you!

    1) How long have you been TTC? Since Jan 2011

    2) Age? DH? 28 and 30

    3) State of residence? Mass

    4) What is your dx? anovulatory, possible polycystic (waiting on b/w)

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 2

    6) What options are available for you? Clomid to start...

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? none yet - DH has borderline morph but RE doesn't think we need to jump to IUI yet

    8) Attempted IVF? nope

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? buying a house! hopefully done renting....

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? pizza!!! yum Beer

    TTC #1 Since January 2011 Dx: PCOS and Anovulatory April 2012 BFP! Beta 1 5/22 - 1,000+ Beta 2 5/24 - 3,009 1st u/s 6/5 - TWINS!!! A/S Reveals we are Team PURPLE!!! Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker image image image  12/27 - surprise BFP - due August 2014

  • 1) How long have you been TTC? It will be 30 months in January.

    2) Age? DH? 24 and 24

    3) State of residence? Nebraska(hoping that will change soon!)

    4) What is your dx? Stage III Endo, Pcos, Deformed Ovary

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 2.5(my ob studied under an RE before moving onto OB/GYN work)

    6) What options are available for you? Injects/IUI or IVF

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? Not yet.

    8) Attempted IVF? Not yet.

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? Hubs graduating with his masters in Civil Engineering in May. Looking forward to a fresh start somewhere new. :) I am excited to move!!

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? French fries.


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    1) How long have you been TTC? We have been TTC for 16 months.

    2) Age? DH? I am 26 and DH is 28.

    3) State of residence? Pennsylvania :)

    4) What is your dx? PCOS and HSG revealed 2 blocked tubes.

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? One.

    6) What options are available for you? Lap & Hysteroscopy before any treatment.

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? None.

    8) Attempted IVF? None.

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? Getting myself into a healthier state...getting in shape.

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? Mashed potatoes :)

    Nice to meet you :)


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    08.2008 | Diagnosed with PCOS
    11.2011 | First appointment with RE
    12.2011 | HSG reveals 100% blockages in both tubes
    02.2012 | Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy to unblock tubes...success!

    { BFP # 1 | April 1, 2012 }
    Jonah Alexander is here! Born 12.07.12 @ 39w3d

    { BFP # 2 | May 22, 2013 }
    Chemical Pregnancy :(

    { BFP # 3 | February 12, 2014 }
    So far, so good! We love you, little peanut!


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  • Hope you don't mind but I figured I'd do try to get to know everyone a little bit more.  I've seen weekly check-in's for IUI and IVF but nothing in general.  Since I'm still new, help me get to know you!

    1) How long have you been TTC? 14 months

    2) Age? DH? 27 and 28

    3) State of residence? NY

    4) What is your dx? PCOS

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? Have my first consult in two weeks

    6) What options are available for you? We shall see!

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? No

    8) Attempted IVF? No

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? Everything. DH and I found 2011 to be challenging all around. We are hopeful that since 2011 was an epic fail, 2012 will be a big year for us in many ways.

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? Pickles!

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    3) State of residence?
    Louisiana

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food?
    My gma's fried deer steak or fried squirrel. (I know, I know!)

    I'm sorry--but I could not help but giggle!!!!!

    I second that! Haha!


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    08.2008 | Diagnosed with PCOS
    11.2011 | First appointment with RE
    12.2011 | HSG reveals 100% blockages in both tubes
    02.2012 | Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy to unblock tubes...success!

    { BFP # 1 | April 1, 2012 }
    Jonah Alexander is here! Born 12.07.12 @ 39w3d

    { BFP # 2 | May 22, 2013 }
    Chemical Pregnancy :(

    { BFP # 3 | February 12, 2014 }
    So far, so good! We love you, little peanut!


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  • 1) How long have you been TTC?  19 months

    2) Age? DH?  me- 32 DH - 36

    3) State of residence? Massachusetts

    4) What is your dx?  Anovulation and MFI

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 1 

    6) What options are available for you?  3 IUIs failed, moving on to IVF w/ ICSI

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)?  3 failed medicated IUIs

    8) Attempted IVF?  Just started BCPs for IVF#1

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012?  Being more positive and confident overall.  I am too old for this low self esteem thing!

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food?  Mushroom pizza!!  (or dark chocolate!)

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  • 1) How long have you been TTC? 10 months

    2) Age? DH? 25 DH 26

    3) State of residence? Texas

    4) What is your dx? PCOS

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? none yet, still working with my OBGYN for a couple of more cycles

    6) What options are available for you? Everything so far I guess

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? not yet

    8) Attempted IVF? not yet

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? Finding a new job and becoming less stressed about everything

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? DH's steaks and twice baked potatoes

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    TTC #1 since 3/2011
    DX: anovulatory and severe MFI
    DH is a testicular cancer survivor
    IVF#1 w/ICSI lupron, gonal f, ovidrel
    ER 6/15/12 6R 6M 6F! ET 6/20/12
    Beta #1: 154 Beta #2: 509 Beta #3: 7326
    Baby Boy born 3/1/2013
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    TTC#2: 6/2014 all testing came back normal

    IVF#2 (#1 for LO#2) 9/2014 - 17R 10M 10F 4 blasts frozen on day 6.

    FET #1 10/15/14 - Beta #1: 216  Beta #2: 823


    Baby Boy born 7/10/2015


  • 1) How long have you been TTC? Going on 17 months (I think)

    2) Age? DH? Me = 31, DH = 30 (So glad he's finally 30 (for a year and a half he gave me a hard time about me being in my 30's and him being in his 20's)

    3) State of residence? VA

    4) What is your dx? 1 blocked tube

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? Just 1 and I love everyone that works there!

    6) What options are available for you? Moving onto IVF now

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? 3 medicated cycles (all BFN)

    8) Attempted IVF? On BCP and Lupron now, will be starting probably next week!

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012?  We are picking up our elliptical this evening, so excited to be able to work out at home!  Also, we'd like to get an SUV next summer/fall.

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? Hard to choose (probably why I need that elliptical so much), but anything Italian, Mexican, or Chinese.

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    TTC #1 since Sept 2010
    DX = Endo and right tube blocked
    IUI #1-3 - 50mg Clomid, 75iu Gonal, Ovidrel, Progesterone = BFN
    IVF #1 - ER = 9R, 9M, 8F; 5DT of 1 embryo (3 frosties) = BFP!!
    Beta #1 (17dpo) = 496, Beta #2 (20dpo) = 1318, Beta #3 (22dpo) = 2190
    EDD Oct 9, 2012

  • 1) How long have you been TTC? Since April 

    2) Age? DH? We are both 29

    3) State of residence? NC

    4) What is your dx? Endo and PCOS

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? None yet, only with my OB/GYN and a Doctor of Acupuncture.  I have my first RE appt on Jan 6 - nervous but also hopeful!

    6) What options are available for you? I'm not sure how to answer this.  Right now I'm just taking Metformin and doing acupuncture, I'm hoping a little help with ovulation induction is all we'll need to get a sticky baby but I guess I'll know more after meeting with the RE.

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? Not yet

    8) Attempted IVF? Not yet

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? I am hoping to work on my attitude (trying to be more positive, more calm).

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? SUSHI!


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  • ) How long have you been TTC? a little over 2 years

    2) Age? DH? 28 dh 32

    3) State of residence? Georgia

    4) What is your dx? PCOS, annovulatory, low sperm count and 0% motility

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 1

    6) What options are available for you? If we can use dh sperm then only IVF, if we have to go with donor sperm then we can try IUI

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? not yet

    8) Attempted IVF? not yet

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? Other than a bfp I have no clue. Maybe changing the paint colors in our house, but with IF the money is tight.

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? Tough because I LOVE food. Mexican, steak, seafood. I can't pick just 1.

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  • 1) How long have you been TTC?  1.5 years

    2) Age? DH?  28, 29

    3) State of residence?  CA

    4) What is your dx?  MFI

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with?  Two, plus two uros.

    6) What options are available for you?  IVF with ICSI.

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)?  Nope!  Not really an option for us.

    8) Attempted IVF?  Starting as soon as I get my period.

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012?  Luck!

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food?  That's a tough one.  I'm going to say turkey soup, only because we just made the most amazing turkey soup in the world from our Christmas turkey.  It's unreal.


    Severe MFI. Me: supposedly all clear but eggs showed vacuoles.

    IVF #1 January 2012, ER Jan 14th: 34R, 27M, 23F. Day 3: 18 embies still strong. Day 5: zero "good," one "fair," the rest "poor." Transferred 3. None made it to blast or to freeze. Jan 28: BFN.

    Lucky IVF #2: Transferred two beautiful day three embies on St. Patrick's Day. BFP on HPT 7dp3dt. Beta 1 (14dpER)=106; Beta 2 (16dpER)=140; Beta 3 (19dpER)=264! First u/s 4.17.

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  • imageccubed3125:

    Hope you don't mind but I figured I'd do try to get to know everyone a little bit more.  I've seen weekly check-in's for IUI and IVF but nothing in general.  Since I'm still new, help me get to know you!

    1) How long have you been TTC? Since June 2009....ugh..

    2) Age? DH? almost 32, DH 34

    3) State of residence? NY

    4) What is your dx? PCOS and MFI

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 1 - will be 2 next week.

    6) What options are available for you? not many are left..

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? 3 - all medicated.

    8) Attempted IVF? 2 times

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? I only want a BFP

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? pizza

     TTC #1 since 6/09
    Dx: PCOS and MFI
    3 IUIs, 4 IVFs = BFFN
      3rd RE: IVF #5/FET = BFP
    14dp5dt=1170 16dp5dt=2573

    1st u/s=
    TWINS!
    It's a Boy and a Girl!

    Born at 34w3d! 
     

  • **Just FYI, our "general" check in is on Sunday nights, but Zook who does it has been busy with holiday's, it will be back soon (see Zook's post below from last night). 

    1) How long have you been TTC?  30 long frickin months. ie July 2009

    2) Age? DH? I just turned 34 and DH turned 40 in Oct.

    3) State of residence? The land of Lincoln...Illinois

    4) What is your dx? DH has MFI and I have mild LPD

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? Just the one

    6) What options are available for you?  IUIs were done, IUI w/injects next, and if needed and if we can scrape the money together - IVF

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? two so far with clomid & trigger

    8) Attempted IVF? Nope.  Hope to avoid if possible since we're OOP

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012?  I would LOVE to change jobs.  Aside from that & the baby, I really love our life.

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food?  Cheese!!!  I eat way too much of it!


    TTC since July 2009. Dx MFI & LPD. 
    IUI#1&2&3 (2011 & 2012) BFN
    IUI#4 1/23/13 on 75iu x9 Follistim = BFP then chem preg m/c (Feb 2013)
    IUI#5 BFN (April 2013)
    IVF w/ICSI Oct. 2, 2012 - 13R, 11M, 7F, 1 frozen blast 4BB grade - - - FET Nov 15, 2013
    BFP! Beta 1:104 @ 10dp6dt, Beta 2:178 @ 12dp6dt,  beta 3:366 @ 14dp6dt
    Saw heartbeat twice before missed M/C at 8w3d on 12/27/13, missing my little angel boy
    JUNE 2014 IVF#2;  5R, 2M, 1F Three day transfer 6/7.  Beta 6/18 - BFN
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  • 1) How long have you been TTC? 15 months but I'm currently only on cycle 5 (which will be ending soon-Provera is on the way...AGAIN)

    2) Age? DH? 25, DH 26

    3) State of residence? Kansas

    4) What is your dx? PCOS/ANOV, DH: Severe MFI

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 1

    6) What options are available for you? IVF W/ICSI but we're not currently doing any treatments

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? No

    8) Attempted IVF? No

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? Getting in shape and buying a new Subaru Outback!

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? Anything Mexican...Oh and I LOVE salt and vinegar chips

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  • 1) How long have you been TTC? Since 11/2010

    2) Age? DH? I am 28, DH is 31

    3) State of residence? Pennsylvania

    4) What is your dx? Insulin resistant PCOS

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? One

    6) What options are available for you? Currently on Metforming and losing weight...I have a follow up on Monday to see where we go from here.

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? No

    8) Attempted IVF? No

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? Losing weight, paying off debt

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? I love anything italian!

    TTC #1 since 11/10
    10/11: Dx PCOS, 2000mg Metformin
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  • 1) How long have you been TTC?  16 cycles

    2) Age? DH?  30 & DH is 33

    3) State of residence? NY

    4) What is your dx? Unexplained or PCOS -like or what ever else they tell me (possible sperm issues)

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? Just the one

    6) What options are available for you?  IUI's (unlimited as per insurance) or 2 cycles of IVF if we need it before insurance runs out

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? One (12/28/11) but the count was bad so they don't think it will work ;(  [I took clomid, metformin, hCG shot] 

    8) Attempted IVF? Nope.  

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012?  I would LOVE to be more organized and less judgmental of others

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food?  Pasta!  There is nothing better in the world then pasta with homemade sauce! 


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    EDD 6/9 lost one angel at 9w3d :( 
    Baby boy arrived 6/1/13
    FET #1 10/14, BFP -Chemical Pregnancy :(
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    **Just FYI, our "general" check in is on Sunday nights, but Zook who does it has been busy with holiday's, it will be back soon (see Zook's post below from last night). 

    1) How long have you been TTC?  30 long frickin months. ie July 2009

    2) Age? DH? I just turned 34 and DH turned 40 in Oct.

    3) State of residence? The land of Lincoln...Illinois

    4) What is your dx? DH has MFI and I have mild LPD

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? Just the one

    6) What options are available for you?  IUIs were done, IUI w/injects next, and if needed and if we can scrape the money together - IVF

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? two so far with clomid & trigger

    8) Attempted IVF? Nope.  Hope to avoid if possible since we're OOP

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012?  I would LOVE to change jobs.  Aside from that & the baby, I really love our life.

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food?  Cheese!!!  I eat way too much of it!

    Thanks I see it!

    TTC #1 Since May 2011 ~ Everyone Welcome
    Me (34): DOR d/t chemo/radiation, Immature Endometrial Lining, Hypothyroidism
    DH (35): MFI d/t testicular torsion and removal, Low T, Oligospermia, Anti-Sperm Antibodies, Currently on T supplements
    Sept '11-April '13 ~  Testing, failed multiple MFI treatments, saving & TONS of praying
    January 2014 ~ IVF/ICSI & PGS ~ no response to stims ~ converted to IUI ~ BFN
    February 2014 ~ On to donor embyros ~ 5 blasts!!! 
    March 2014 ~ FET #1 ~ Transferred 2 blasts ~ BFN
    July 2014 ~ Kliman's mock cycle with endometrial function test
    Sample too small for EFT, HE slide showed immature cells
    New protocol planned, saving for another biopsy for EFT
    January 2015 ~ Considering adoption options
    April 2015 ~ Privately arranged adoption of planned pregnancy
    DD#1 ~ Lillyana Violet Marie born 6/15/16, Finalized adoption 12/20/16
    July 13, 2018 ~ BFP....WTF?!?!
    7/16 Beta #1 ~ 466...7/18 Beta #2 ~ 1,077...7/23 Beta #3 ~ 5,291
    7/23 US #1 ~ 1 gestational sac seen and yolk sac
    7/30 US #2 and 1st OB appt ~ 1 perfectly round gestational sac, 1 perfect yolk sac and 1 teeny tiny heart beat seen!!!
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  • 1) How long have you been TTC? Since 11/10

    2) Age? DH? 23 DH is 27

    3) State of residence? Ky

    4) What is your dx? Endo, Polycystic Ovaries, MFI

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 1

    6) What options are available for you? IVF

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? Yes, BFN

    8) Attempted IVF? Getting ready to. 

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? I hope to eat healthier but I say that every year.

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? Bread 

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    MFI, Lap on 7/21/11 - Stage III/IV Endo and Polyps removed by D&C
    IVF #1 with ICSI - ER 1/20 (16R, 12M, 10F), ET 1/23 (1-10 cell and 1-8cell transferred), BFP on 1/31 Beta #1 on 2/3 = 68, Beta #2 on 2/6 = 261 EDD 10/12/12  
    Baby girl born 9/22/12

    FET #1 - 9/16/13 - BFN

    IVF #2 - ER 11/11/13 (24R, 18M, 16F), ET 11/16 (2 Grade A blasts)
    BFP on 11/23 Beta #1 = 76 EDD 8/2/14


  • 1) How long have you been TTC?  3+ years2) Age? DH? 32, 353) State of residence? CA but moving to OR in a month4) What is your dx? Unexplained5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 1 6) What options are available for you? we were open and available for all options7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)?  4 medicated ( 2 BFP, 2 m/c)8) Attempted IVF? 1.5  (first didn't get to transfer, waited to get more embryos)  Have a BFP but not expecting it to last.  9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012?  Moving to Portland, OR and being in the same city as my best friend10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food?  Macaroni and Cheese
    Pursing Domestic Infant Adoption through a local agency. In the meantime, our dog is our baby.  Bumping from Portland, Oregon. 
  • 1) How long have you been TTC? Since Dec 2009

    2) Age? DH? 28 next month, DH 31

    3) State of residence? PA

    4) What is your dx? I don't ovulate

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? Sad to say I wasted over 18months with one doctor telling me "It's just stress".  We are now on our second RE, but I am kicking myself for not switching sooner.

    6) What options are available for you? Unknown

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)?  in the near future

    8) Attempted IVF? not yet

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012?  I want to travel

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food?  I have two Ice cream and pickles! (Funny I have always loved "pregnancy foods")


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    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food?  Pasta!  There is nothing better in the world then pasta with homemade sauce! 


     

    You ready my mind. I love pasta. 

    Pursing Domestic Infant Adoption through a local agency. In the meantime, our dog is our baby.  Bumping from Portland, Oregon. 
  • 1) How long have you been TTC? About 1.5 years

    2) Age? DH? Me: 33 DH: 34

    3) State of residence? California

    4) What is your dx? PCOS (trouble ovulating/don't ovulate early enough)

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 1

    6) What options are available for you? TI, IUI, IVF (TI has not worked for us though, hoping IUI + injects works)

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? 1 cancelled, we're trying again in January

    8) Attempted IVF? Not yet

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? Healthier lifestyle - eating better, working out, etc

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? Mac and cheese!

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    5 IUIs to get BFP w/baby #1
    3 IUIs to get BFP w/baby #2
    Lost baby #2 at nearly 12 weeks (D&C on 9/19/14)

  • 1) How long have you been TTC? 16 months

    2) Age? DH? 27 and 38

    3) State of residence? Massachusetts 

    4) What is your dx? Unexplained, but my follies are giant before ovulation

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 1

    6) What options are available for you? I don't think anything is off limits

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? Probably going to try IUI this cycle

    8) Attempted IVF? Not yet and hopefully won't have to

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? A promotion and more money and finally renovating the house

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? Damn this is tough I LOVE food....its a toss up between sushi and almost anything Italian.


  • 1) How long have you been TTC? 19 months - but many less cycles due to my dx

    2) Age? DH? Me, 27 & DH, 30

    3) State of residence? New York

    4) What is your dx? Anovulatory cycles & PCOS

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 2 but they are within the same practice

    6) What options are available for you? IUI and IVF (if needed, but hoping we don't need it)

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? 5 IUIs in the books, all medicated. Femara plus Ovidrel and Femara plus Dexamethasone plus Ovidrel.

    8) Attempted IVF? Nope

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? Hopefully paying off debt

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? I love food waayyy too much to choose just one.. so I'd have to say anything Chinese and pickles!

    TTC #1 since 6/2010
    8 IUIs - 3 Cancelled cycles - 1 Ectopic Pregnancy with Left tube removal = A broken heart
    IVF #1 : Fall 2012
    15R - 13M - 13F w/ICSI - Transferred 2 day 5 blasts = BFP!!!
    8 Frosties!
    Beta #1: 135, Beta #2: 312, Beta #3: 996
    10/21: Saw one beautiful flickering heartbeat! EDD: 6/12/13
    ?S/PAIFW?

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    1) How long have you been TTC? This is month 26.

    2) Age? DH? 22 DH 31

    3) State of residence? Arizona

    4) What is your dx? Stage III Endo, Fibroids and cysts.

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? Just one.

    6) What options are available for you? I'm not sure what you mean?

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? One medicated IUI, IUI #2 in January.

    8) Attempted IVF? No.

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? Hopefully we can take a vacation to see my family.

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? This ones hard! Um, I love sushi, and turkey. (Not together, haha.)

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  • 1) How long have you been TTC? 9 months, 11 cycles

    2) Age? DH? I'm 23, DH is 25

    3) State of residence? Ohio

    4) What is your dx? MFI, mild count/motility, severe morphology

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? One

    6) What options are available for you? IVF with ICSI mainly, not good odds with anything else

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? No

    8) Attempted IVF? No

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? I want infertility coverage. Perhaps I'll get a job that has it... 

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? Ice cream

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    Hope you don't mind but I figured I'd do try to get to know everyone a little bit more.  I've seen weekly check-in's for IUI and IVF but nothing in general.  Since I'm still new, help me get to know you!

    1) How long have you been TTC? 10 months

    2) Age? DH? me 30 DH 31

    3) State of residence? TN

    4) What is your dx? Stage III endometriosis, blocked tube, adenomyosis, polyps, ovulation issues

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 2

    6) What options are available for you? starting with femara After 3 cycles probably IVF

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? no

    8) Attempted IVF? no

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012?  Started late in 2011 but I'm really enjoying having my husband home a lot more with new job. Then I guess the birth of my niece. Paying off debt is our big goal for the year so hopefully we can get that done!

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? Pizza of course

  • ) How long have you been TTC?

    since October 2009

    2) Age? DH?

    me: 33 DH: 34

    3) State of residence?

    RI

    4) What is your dx?

    unexplained

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with?

    we're still with our original

    6) What options are available for you?

    IUI. IVF

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)?

    we're on number 3, all medicated with clomid and trigger

    8) Attempted IVF?

    no

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012?

    doing some work on our house. Last year was all about paying off debt

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food?

    I love anything sweet..and chocolate!

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  • 1) How long have you been TTC? 16 months2) Age? DH? me 32, dh 343) State of residence? IL4) What is your dx? mfi5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 26) What options are available for you? IUI or IVF7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? third month trying for IUI #1, road blocks everywhere8) Attempted IVF? no9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? not in a place where i look forward to anything10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? ice cream
    TTC #1 since 12/2010 DH: MFI, cancer survivor Me: Resected septate uterus, lap treated mild endo, tubes open, ovulate on own, autoimmune disease 3 Failed IUI's (2/2012, 4/2012, 6/2012) 
    IVF #1 August 2012. BFP! Beta #1 56.7 Beta #2 150 One baby, one heartbeat on 9/20/12! no h/b @7w6d. dandc @8w0d
    FET #1 December 2012, BFN
    FET #2 February 2013, no embies survived thaw
    IVF #2, BFP #2, Loss #2 March 2013, Scar tissue discovered, RPL testing,
    IVF #3, BFP #3, Loss #3 (twins) September 2013
    Hostile ute, moving onto Gestational Carrier!

    GC/FET #1 of 1 5AA blast and 1 compacted blast, February 2014, BFP #4 on 3/1/2014!
    6w u/s 1 bean with h/b of 145 bpm, 8w u/s 187 bpm
    EDD 11/7/14. Please, please, please stick little one!

    Praying unceasingly for a miracle. ALL welcome!

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  • 1) How long have you been TTC?  over 2 yrs2) Age? 31 DH? 313) State of residence?  Illinois4) What is your dx?  annovulation/unexplained5) How many RE's have you consulted with?  16) What options are available for you?  all options7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)?  2 medicated IUI's8) Attempted IVF?  starting stims for IVF next week9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012?  getting myself to be a tad more organized10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food?  mexican 
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  • 1) How long have you been TTC?  Since August '10

    2) Age? DH? Me-33, DH-35

    3) State of residence? NC

    4) What is your dx? Unexplained

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 1

    6) What options are available for you? No limitations of which we are aware

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)?  Will attempt next cycle

    8) Attempted IVF? No

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012?  I would like for DH and I to find a church to attend.

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food?  Anything with cheese:)

  • 1) How long have you been TTC? 21 months for #2, since May of 2010. 

    2) Age? DH? I'm 31, DH 30

    3) State of residence? TEXAS!

    4) What is your dx? I had stage III endo and adhesions removed last year, late O, long cycles

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? None, my OB is a fertility specialist

    6) What options are available for you? A lot, we've only done Femara + TI so far.

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? Not yet

    8) Attempted IVF? No

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? My outlook on life, 2 miscarriages and TTTC has made me a little bitter and cynical, and I hope to get back to my old happy self, no matter the outcome of TTC.

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? probably turkey sandwiches.

  • 1) How long have you been TTC? It will be 3 years in Feb :0(

    2) Age? DH? I will be 29 in Feb, DH will be 32 in Jan

    3) State of residence? PA

    4) What is your dx? MFI - low morph

    5) How many RE's have you consulted with? 2

    6) What options are available for you? IUI and IVF

    7) Attempted IUI (medicated/unmedicated)? We tried 3 IUI with clomid.

    8) Attempted IVF? One IVF with Follistim and now we are starting IVF #2 with Menopur

    9) Other than BFP, which I hope for everyone!, what are you most looking forward to changing in 2012? I lost my job in Sep so I'm also looking forward to finding a new job. Hope for a fresh start to a hopefully awesome year.

    10) Just for fun....What is your favorite food? I'll have to go with pizza.

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    TTC Since 2/2009
    2/2010 - 5/2010 Testing with OBGYN
    8/2010 First RE Appointment
    11/2010 Second Opinion RE Appointment
    12/2010 Clomid + IUI #1 = BFN
    1/2011 Clomid + IUI #2 = BFN
    2/2011 Clomid + IUI #3 = BFN
    5/2011 IVF #1, ET 6/2, Beta 6/15 = BFN
    8/2011 FET ET 9/12 = BFN :0(
    On a break to save money.
    1/2012 IVF #2 ER 1/12, ET 1/15, Beta 1/27 = BFFN
    4/2012 FET ET ??/?? =
    p/saif welcome
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