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~*~DE/DEmbryo/GC Check-in~*~
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This group is open to anyone who has already gone through donor egg/donor embryo/gestational carrier, is in the process of it, or plan on doing it in the future.
This check-in posted each Tuesday. If you?d like to be added to this group, please reply to this message, and I?ll make sure to add you for next week. Welcome to the lurkers! We know this can be a difficult journey, but we welcome you with open arms. Let us know if we can answer any questions.
GRADUATES ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO POST!
FACEBOOK GROUP: Yellow_Daisy has restarted a PRIVATE Facebook group (meaning no one can see it in your feed, that you are a member, etc.) for the ladies from IF and SAIF who are using/have used donor egg/embryos or donor sperm. If you would like to join, please page Yellow_Daisy and ask for an invite to the group. This might be a nice way to keep in touch in a more private setting and address issues that may arise down the road.
***** If you are a donor or interested in donating, we would be happy to answer questions. Please start a new post with ?Question for DE ladies? as the title. *****
Last week?s check-in
Status Update: Where are you currently with the DE/DEmbryo/
GC process?
QOTW: Do you have any hobbies or collections?
Thanks for checking in, skiwee! Huge congratulations on the birth of your daughter and on your upcoming arrival!
Bubs711 ? Sounds like you are making some great progress! Hope the time goes quickly until you can select your donor!
A warm welcome to bubbas mama1! Hope we can be helpful to you on your journey!
Congratulations to lhcooper on your wonderful ultrasound news! So happy for you!
Congratulations to shyntrue on TWINS! Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy!
Wonderful to hear from you, bluebabka! Our most heartfelt congratulations on the birth of your baby boy! What you wrote about your love for him brought tears to my eyes!
Currently Cycling/on BCP's or Lupron
krod2010 ? IVF #6 with identical twin as donor, 16 eggs retrieved but none fertilized ((((hugs)))), starting with DE, selected a donor! ER anticipated for 1/12 and ET for 1/17
RFBsbride ? Fresh DE cycle and FET in 2009 both BFN's, pursuing DE again after unplanned 2-year break, doing screening tests again, planning on donor search in January, will probably use agency used before, initial blood work fine, started BCP?s on 12/15, saline sonohystogram scheduled for 1/6 and bone density scan for 1/12, DH going for a physical and will get a referral to a urologist
Waiting to Cycle/Between Cycles
amethystgrrl ? New patient consult for DEmbryos on 10/3, on a waiting list, anticipate 3-4 months
Bubs711 ? Going through required testing before getting access to list of potential donors, mammogram and b/w done, DH did his b/w, repeat SHG scheduled for 1/12
ceemonkey ? High FSH on her side and sertoli-cell only syndrome on DH's side, trying with OE now but thinking about moving ahead with DE or DEmbryo, researching and contacting clinics, joined donor embryo program and have submitted some picks
emca ? Decided on DE after 7 early miscarriages (including after IVF with CGH testing), appointment with psychologist went well and cleared to cycle, chose a donor but cycle then cancelled due to donor thinking she was pregnant, decided to cycle one more time with OE
Ginger71 ? Staring the DE process in the New Year, considering DE + DS, decided on a guarantee program and moving forward, working on financial details
harriet93 ? ET May 2011, lost baby at 9 weeks (((hugs))), hoping for FET soon, growths in uterus removed, waiting on lab results before moving forward
jfire28 ? DS born in ?08, m/c in ?09, then 3 IUI BFN?s, decided on DE, ER scheduled for 11/2 and ET on 11/7, positive beta on 11/16, early m/c, betas still increasing, u/s and hysteroscopy showed nothing (((hugs)))
M&MBride0506 ? Medicated cycles with sister, final IUI was negative, moving on to IVF, IVF#1 = BFN (((hugs))), planning for FET in January or February
may2806 ? ER on 7/15, 10 eggs as part of split cycle, 9 fertilized, 4 normally, 3dt, BFP! first u/s showed one clear sac, having bleeding episodes but heartbeat is good, NT scan went great but blood work showed high HCG and low Papp-A, amnio scheduled but not done, late m/c ((((HUGS)))), determined to be caused by a huge SCH behind the placenta, SIL has offered to be a GC, considering transferring to self and GC
mielkede ? Decided on DE in August 2008, DD born August 2009, 2 frozen embryos, FET = BFN (((hugs)))
MRSBELLALEE ? FET 10/26/09 = BFN, fresh DE cycle 4/10/10 = BFN, polyps removed in July, FET 9/10 = BFN, in contact with SIRM, NKC high but everything else normal, working with new RE in Maryland who recommended the Integrin B test
mtlaurel ? Considering DE and DEmbryo after two failed IVF cycles, talked to donor embryo program, WTF/consult scheduled for 11/10, attended Resolve conference and talked with DH, decided that DE is the best option, officially on waiting list at current clinic, consult at another clinic scheduled for February, working toward final decision about where to cycle
reb259 ? DE consult schedule for 11/3, found frozen donor eggs and planning on cycling in February
rewdew ? Going straight to DE with ICSI after removal of one ovary and elevated FSH, also dealing with MFI, DE IVF #1 = BFN (((hugs))), 2 morulas frozen, natural FET anticipated for September
sarahtoledo ? Signed up with a donor embryo listing service, made contact with two donor couples but logistics didn?t work out, proceeding with home study process through the county, connected with a donor embryo couple and have been corresponding
vawad82 ? BFP on 1st attempt with donor ? m/c, huge hugs
Looking into Options
bubbas mama1 ? Appointment scheduled for 2/3 to discuss IVF#3 using donor eggs
Delta04 ? 2 failed IVF cycles with OE, getting more information about DE, started DHEA for 3 months and plans to cycle with OE this fall
hrtbreakr ? Has been going through IVF/Infertility for 4 years, told DE is the best option
kbrodie06 ? Has a 3-year-old daughter, considering/researching DE for second child, checking with doctors in the area and weighing options
kekis ? Unresponsive to IVF meds, considered DE but decided to start the adoption process
Mrs.McIrish ? Starting IVF cycle with OE, registered online for database access to a few DE agencies, told by RE that DE was only option, DH unsure but willing to go to Resolve seminar in January
militarywife2b ? Considering embryo adoption, first consult with a new RE unsatisfactory, pursuing private adoption of baby who is due in May, also working on losing weight
~*~Recent Successes~*~
aebaby ? Getting ready to cycle with RBA?s frozen DE program, HSG showed polyp which was removed, hysteroscopy for 11/2, 6 eggs fertilized after the thaw, SET on 12/14, 3 to freeze, beta on 12/22, early HPT?s positive!
~*~Graduates~*~
07may07 ? DE cycle with sister's eggs, 3dt, BFP! Beta at 11dp3dt = 190, Beta at 15dp3dt = 927, it?s twins! A boy and a girl!
ashleyann82 ? Chose a new donor after first one backed out, shared cycle, DE eSET on 6/19, 4 frozen, BFP! Heartbeat is looking great on ultrasounds, baby looked great on a/s, it?s a BOY!, failed GTT, appointments set up with RN and dietician, going to start exercising more and watching diet
bluebabka ? DE IVF #1 - 13 eggs retrieved, ET of 2 blasts on 2/19, BFP! First u/s showed two but follow-up showed one beautiful baby with a heartbeat of 174, baby boy born 11/3 via C-section, planning on FET in April or May
BRSAugust20 ? BFP (singleton)! Joseph is here! Contemplating next steps regarding frozen embryo
CharBart ? BFP on 1st attempt with donor! Twins! Boys born at 32 weeks and doing great
dreamalotmp ? DOR, AMA, DE IVF + ICSI cycle, chose donor, cycle planned for November, donor dropped out of the program but selected a new one, ER and ET complete, BFP! Beta #1 = 243, Beta #2 = 489, first u/s showed one healthy developing yolk sac, next u/s on 12/22
epphd ? BFP (baby boy)! Nubbin is here! Pregnant with OE in December, NT scan and CVS at 12 weeks showed chromosomal abnormality, D&E (((hugs)))
erinandbrockv ? DE cycle using sister?s eggs, ER on 2/8, ET on 2/13 - BFP!
GymDogFran ? Frozen egg program, twin girls!
hep01 ? BFP on 1st attempt with donor ? m/c ((huge hugs)) blood work results are back and showed a strand of MTHFR started Lovenox before ET, transferred 2 frozen embryos on 2/1, BFP! It?s twins! Two baby girls!
hooliface ? DE cycle, transferred 2 embryos (8 cell compounding grade B+ and an 8 cell grade 
on day 3, BFP!
ichoosehope ? DE IVF #1 - ER on 3/4, 38 eggs retrieved, 34 mature, 3dt of 2 embryos - BFP! Imanurse03 ? DE IVF #1 - ER on 5/31, ET on 6/4, 16 frozen embryos! BFP! It?s a BOY! On bed rest and IV fluids for low amniotic fluid levels, expecting that baby will come early, working with an MFM, in hospital, baby is in IUGR range, steroids, NSTs and BPPs, amniotic fluid level is low but stable, hoping for delivery at 34 weeks iwannababy2010 ? BFP on 1st attempt with donor! Everything looked good on NT scan, baby is here! jcath ? Donor egg cycle with frozen egg bank, chose donor and back-up, had endo biopsy, 5dt on 1/26, beta #1 = 118, betas have been good, first u/s on 2/21 showed identical twin girls! Arrived safely on 9/23, going back to work after Christmas JM1977 ? DE IVF #1 = BFN, DE IVF #2 - eSET on day 5 (12/15), beta on 12/28 = 1,035, beta on 12/30 = 2,234, first OB appointment showed baby measuring right on track, baby girl M arrived on 8/30/11! juliannat ? BFP - boy/girl twins! kdussault ? Donor egg cycle with known donor, 3dt on 1/22 of one perfect embryo, BFP! NT scan went great, anatomy scan on 5/19. It?s a boy! koyn ? Cycling at RBA, transferred 2 embryos on 9/19, froze 1, BFP!! Beta #3 was 14,621, first u/s showed TWINS! 1st MFM appointment and saw both babies dancing around LBR_NJ/LisaBRM ? BFP! Baby girl Alana arrived on 12/9/09! FET scheduled for 12/10 but embryo did not survive the thaw (((hugs))) lenebene ? Split DE cycle underway, on estrogen, donor started stims, ER on 4/25, ET is done - BFP! Beta #1 = 314, Beta #2 = 664, u/s showed one bean, u/s #2 saw heartbeat again, released to OB, team green!, passed glucose test lhcooper ? Had initial phone consult for DE with out-of-state clinic, full-day work-up (including SHG and mock transfer) went great, chose donor! ER 12/5 - 16 eggs retrieved, got 5 in split cycle, 4 mature, 3 fertilized, 5dt of one embryo on 12/10, no symptoms, beta #1=413, beta #2= 3952, first u/s showed a healthy baby with heartbeat of 138 bpm, next u/s scheduled for 1/27 Lulubelle ? Diagnosed with POF at age 19, has a daughter from a previous DE cycle, original donor contacted and agreed to donate again, BFP! NT scan results looked great, anatomy scan on 8/15 - it's a boy! lunatwo ? Completed the agency paperwork and have chosen a donor, September cycle cancelled due to ovulating on Lupron, ER was 11/11, 13 eggs, 6 fertilized, 5 B-grade embryos, ET on 11/16, BFP! Beta #1 = 485, Beta #2 = 2,495, first u/s showed twins!! Next u/s on 12/29 mamabear7 ? DE IVF#1, 26 eggs retrieved! 5dt of 2 embryos on 11/7, BFP! Beta #1 = 347! Beta #2 = 1,073, first u/s on 12/3 showed twins! Anatomy scan showed a healthy boy and girl, measuring perfect my2012miracles ? Currently expecting through GC (friend) Mrs.Fuel09 ? DE cycle with cousin as donor, 5dt of 2 embryos on 11/8 - BFP! njohnson1972 (OE) ? Last attempt with OE, transferred 2 embryos on 11/6, BFP! Jack is here! RachelD83 ? BFP on 2nd FET (single embryo transfer) - boy! Jonathan born on 12/8 at 38w3d, he's starting to crawl! shyntrue ? Donor selected! Surgery to have septum removed, cycle postponed to December, had second SHG and uterus looked good, started Lupron and estrogen, donor started meds on 11/25, lining looked good, 3dt of 2 embryos on 12/10, no symptoms but positive HPT?s! beta #1=890, beta #2=10,967, first u/s on 1/11 showed TWINS! snoangel79 ? Dx with POF, DE cycle: 15 retrieved, 12 fertilized, 2 embryos transferred, and 8 frozen, BFP! Twins! NT scan went great - strong heartbeats and good growth, a boy and a girl! Stuckinthemiddle (OE) ? ET for last attempt with OE was 1/19, beta hell, first u/s looked good SunMoon&Stars ? Cycling using frozen eggs, 5dt on 12/8, beta #1 on 12/17 = 74.8, beta # 2 = 439, first u/s on 1/7, final RE appointment on 2/4 at 11 weeks. Baby daughter born on 9/2! svp1537 ? BFP - twins! Everything is looking great, released to OB Vet-Tech ? BFP with donor embryos, baby girl born 9/20/10! Considering pursuing donor embryos for a second child
on day 3, BFP! ichoosehope ? DE IVF #1 - ER on 3/4, 38 eggs retrieved, 34 mature, 3dt of 2 embryos - BFP! Imanurse03 ? DE IVF #1 - ER on 5/31, ET on 6/4, 16 frozen embryos! BFP! It?s a BOY! On bed rest and IV fluids for low amniotic fluid levels, expecting that baby will come early, working with an MFM, in hospital, baby is in IUGR range, steroids, NSTs and BPPs, amniotic fluid level is low but stable, hoping for delivery at 34 weeks iwannababy2010 ? BFP on 1st attempt with donor! Everything looked good on NT scan, baby is here! jcath ? Donor egg cycle with frozen egg bank, chose donor and back-up, had endo biopsy, 5dt on 1/26, beta #1 = 118, betas have been good, first u/s on 2/21 showed identical twin girls! Arrived safely on 9/23, going back to work after Christmas JM1977 ? DE IVF #1 = BFN, DE IVF #2 - eSET on day 5 (12/15), beta on 12/28 = 1,035, beta on 12/30 = 2,234, first OB appointment showed baby measuring right on track, baby girl M arrived on 8/30/11! juliannat ? BFP - boy/girl twins! kdussault ? Donor egg cycle with known donor, 3dt on 1/22 of one perfect embryo, BFP! NT scan went great, anatomy scan on 5/19. It?s a boy! koyn ? Cycling at RBA, transferred 2 embryos on 9/19, froze 1, BFP!! Beta #3 was 14,621, first u/s showed TWINS! 1st MFM appointment and saw both babies dancing around LBR_NJ/LisaBRM ? BFP! Baby girl Alana arrived on 12/9/09! FET scheduled for 12/10 but embryo did not survive the thaw (((hugs))) lenebene ? Split DE cycle underway, on estrogen, donor started stims, ER on 4/25, ET is done - BFP! Beta #1 = 314, Beta #2 = 664, u/s showed one bean, u/s #2 saw heartbeat again, released to OB, team green!, passed glucose test lhcooper ? Had initial phone consult for DE with out-of-state clinic, full-day work-up (including SHG and mock transfer) went great, chose donor! ER 12/5 - 16 eggs retrieved, got 5 in split cycle, 4 mature, 3 fertilized, 5dt of one embryo on 12/10, no symptoms, beta #1=413, beta #2= 3952, first u/s showed a healthy baby with heartbeat of 138 bpm, next u/s scheduled for 1/27 Lulubelle ? Diagnosed with POF at age 19, has a daughter from a previous DE cycle, original donor contacted and agreed to donate again, BFP! NT scan results looked great, anatomy scan on 8/15 - it's a boy! lunatwo ? Completed the agency paperwork and have chosen a donor, September cycle cancelled due to ovulating on Lupron, ER was 11/11, 13 eggs, 6 fertilized, 5 B-grade embryos, ET on 11/16, BFP! Beta #1 = 485, Beta #2 = 2,495, first u/s showed twins!! Next u/s on 12/29 mamabear7 ? DE IVF#1, 26 eggs retrieved! 5dt of 2 embryos on 11/7, BFP! Beta #1 = 347! Beta #2 = 1,073, first u/s on 12/3 showed twins! Anatomy scan showed a healthy boy and girl, measuring perfect my2012miracles ? Currently expecting through GC (friend) Mrs.Fuel09 ? DE cycle with cousin as donor, 5dt of 2 embryos on 11/8 - BFP! njohnson1972 (OE) ? Last attempt with OE, transferred 2 embryos on 11/6, BFP! Jack is here! RachelD83 ? BFP on 2nd FET (single embryo transfer) - boy! Jonathan born on 12/8 at 38w3d, he's starting to crawl! shyntrue ? Donor selected! Surgery to have septum removed, cycle postponed to December, had second SHG and uterus looked good, started Lupron and estrogen, donor started meds on 11/25, lining looked good, 3dt of 2 embryos on 12/10, no symptoms but positive HPT?s! beta #1=890, beta #2=10,967, first u/s on 1/11 showed TWINS! snoangel79 ? Dx with POF, DE cycle: 15 retrieved, 12 fertilized, 2 embryos transferred, and 8 frozen, BFP! Twins! NT scan went great - strong heartbeats and good growth, a boy and a girl! Stuckinthemiddle (OE) ? ET for last attempt with OE was 1/19, beta hell, first u/s looked good SunMoon&Stars ? Cycling using frozen eggs, 5dt on 12/8, beta #1 on 12/17 = 74.8, beta # 2 = 439, first u/s on 1/7, final RE appointment on 2/4 at 11 weeks. Baby daughter born on 9/2! svp1537 ? BFP - twins! Everything is looking great, released to OB Vet-Tech ? BFP with donor embryos, baby girl born 9/20/10! Considering pursuing donor embryos for a second child
TTC with DOR, low morphology, fertilization issues
IVF#1 Oct 2009 (CCRM) - BFN
IVF#2 March 2010 - Poor response/cancelled
DE IVF#1 Aug 2010 - BFN
DE IVF#2 Dec 2010 - Transferred 1, 2 frozen - BFP!
TTC#2 FET Jan 2013 - Transferred 1 - BFP!
IVF#1 Oct 2009 (CCRM) - BFN
IVF#2 March 2010 - Poor response/cancelled
DE IVF#1 Aug 2010 - BFN
DE IVF#2 Dec 2010 - Transferred 1, 2 frozen - BFP!
TTC#2 FET Jan 2013 - Transferred 1 - BFP!
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Re: ~*~DE/DEmbryo/GC Check-in~*~
Good Luck krod!
Update: Well, we're currently in a slight holding pattern. I had my SHG on the 6th and everything looked good. I had my bone density scan on the 12th and again, everything looked good. Although my RE said we could start our donor search, the DE coordinator has not yet given us the green light. My medical records from my Ob/Gyn were just sent yesterday and they are being reviewed now. I should know by the end of the week. I'm nervous that they are not going to let us proceed due to an abnormal pap I had back in November so if that's the case, I'm not sure what we'll do. I was hoping to cycle by March, but that might not be a possibility anymore.
QOTD: I have a ton of hobbies - crafts, skiing, golfing, watching my hometown sports teams (GO PATS!), zumba, hanging with my friends, going to concerts - the list could go on and on. As for collections, the biggest one I have (and what I'm most known for) is my Mickey Mouse memorabilia. I have A LOT. DH has tried to contain it to one room in our house, but it's impossible - it's everywhere. And for the record - it's Mickey Mouse memorabilia, NOT Minnie Mouse or Pooh or Disney Princesses - just Mickey.
Hi everyone!!
I have an appt with my RE on 1/27 to get my schedule!!! I have only done fresh IVF cycles with my OE. I have never done a FET so I am not sure what "prep" needs to be done before we can transfer. I am still hoping we can do the transfer by the end of Feb but depending on the protocol he puts me on, I may not be able to transfer until March. I am ready to just get things moving!!!
I enjoy golfing and hanging out with DH and friends. I lead a VERY boring life.
3 failed IVF with OE and 2 failed frozen DE cycles
Last fresh hail mary DE cycle starting Feb 2013
PAIF/SAIF always welcome
Update: not much to report except a day of feeling crappy yesterday, just as I hit 8 weeks. The glow of seeing the heartbeat last week has worn off a little--now I'm just anxious to still see it at the end of next week!
QOTW: I'm a potter in my non-existent spare time -- or rather, I was a potter for 11 years, but have let it go for the last 6 for lack of time. Hoping to get back to it, but not sure that during pregnancy is the time to start. I collect velvet scarves and fancy tea-cups, among other things. DH and I have started a small art collection--we plan to buy one thing per year for our anniversary at a big art festival in our town.
Hi all! Congrats to all the new BFPs and good luck to everyone cycling.
Shy - hope to see you on the multiples board soon - I'm so happy for you!
Update: Sorry I haven't been around much. Both girls had ear infections the last half of December that required multiple antibiotics. Two sick babies is LOTS of work. I also went back to work last week. I'm so sad to leave the girls but feel very fortunate that we seemed to have found a great nanny.
QOTW: Not so much on collections or traditional hobbies. I love to cook and I'm a big reader. I had book club at my house when the girls were 4 weeks old - don't like to miss that.
Congrats to all the BFPs and births!
update: I haven't been around much. We did a FET in November and got a BFP... so we are expecting #2 in early August. I am feeling awful. I have the worst morning sickness that lasts all day... much harder to handle with a toddler and a full-time job!
My last appt with RE is tomorrow and then off to the OB on Thursday!
I used to make jewelry in my free time.... but haven't done a thing in over two years! I still have crates of stones and pearls in my attic waiting for the day I can begin again....
I love seeing updates from grads here.
Status: Trying to make sure all our test results are in order for new clinic. Getting very anxious to go.
QOTW: Lots of hobbies, and never enough time for any of them - gardening, hiking, knitting, woodworking, to name a few.
Me: 36, DH: 42
Dx: DOR and MFI
DH: low count + very low motility; hormones all normal; Sperm DNA Frag. test = poor to fair; male karyotyping normal
Me: FSH 13.4 + AMH 0.26 + hypothyroidism; Scratch the hypothyrodism (?); Blood clotting and immune panel all negative; endometrial biopsy normal
IVF #1 (MDLF - Jul/Aug 2011): BFN (9R, 5M, 3F with ICSI, 3dt of 1 10-cell grade 2, no frosties)
IVF #2 (EP-antagonist - Sep/Oct 2011): BFN (6R, 4M, 3F w/ ICSI, 3dt of 1 6-cell, 1 7-cell, grade 4s, no frosties)
DE IVF #1 (shared cycle - June 2012): c/p (6R, 6F w/ICSI, 3dt 1 8-cell grade A- and 1 7-cell grade A-; no frosties)
DE IVF #2 (shared cycle with new donor - Nov/Dec/ 2012): - BFP!!!!! 12/14/12. U/S on 12/27 shows twins!!!!!
SAIFW/PAIFW
Status: my sister is currently cycling. She's been on Lupron for about two weeks. Not sure when the transfer date will be but hopefully soon.
QOTW: I love to read and write and I LOVE going to the casino. Maybe a little too much. LOL...
Good luck and ((hugs)) to all who need them!!
Status Update: Where are you currently with the DE/DEmbryo/
GC process?
Sorry I have been MIA for a long while. I did my IVF cycle with my OE and got a BFN. No frosties. Was told by my new RE that they did not think egg quality was my issue and that I do not need to pursue DE. I was told to try on my own for a while and see what happens, which thoroughly confused me. I went back to my old RE who agreed that egg quality may not be the issue, but neither could give me an answer about what the issue is. Right now, I have been in a holding pattern since I do not have any doctor able to tell me what I should do next. I am considering cycling with my OE, but using a GC, maybe my sister. Not sure what is next and I am sad, frustrated, and confused. Sorry to be such a downer.
QOTW: Do you have any hobbies or collections?
I like running. I don't run any long distances or anything, but running makes me feel really good!
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.
Congrats and/or hugs to everyone!
Status Update: Where are you currently with the DE/DEmbryo/
GC process? Got all our testing done last week, and all is clear. Since I was already at the RE for my SHG on Thursday and had taken a personal day, I asked if I could start pre-screening donors (I knew my DH wouldn't have the patience to thoroughly search through all 11), and they said yes. I found a front-runner, and DH and I went back yesterday to confirm my choice. I was very excited as I NEVER thought here in Pittsburgh there would be a donor with any sort of Middle Eastern heritage (I'm 100%), but she is 1/4 Syrian! She also has a great health history as does her family. The RE's office contacted the donor today, and she is on board so I will start BCP at the beginning of my next cycle in two weeks, and we will be cycling in March. I had one small setback with a meltdown on Saturday, but I'm back to being positive now.
QOTW: Do you have any hobbies or collections? I collect decorative thimbles - both cheap ones from places I've visited and fancy ones that I've found. I saw an ad on tv for this when I was 14, and my geeky self thought it sounded like a neat thing to do. That same year I found two animal head thimbles in an antique store, and my collection was born.
Good luck to everyone who will be cycling soon!
Update on me. I just had ET yesterday. We transferred two beautiful blasts and one blast that we could have frozen but it had less than a 1% chance so we decided to transfer it as well. My dr was very conservative with our donor (she had over 50 follicles) and she triggered her at a lower dosage (so she wouldn't hyperstim) so we only got 15 eggs which basically ended up being only the 3 blasts we transferred with nothing left to freeze. It has been a bit disappointing for us because we have been through so much and the thought of this not working and starting again would be too much for us. Fingers crossed this is the end of our journey.
Beta is scheduled for next Tuesday 1/23 so I hope to have some good news!
Update: Not a whole lot to report. Baby M was on a nursing strike (so we were feeding her breastmilk in a bottle), but she seems to be back to breastfeeding now which is a relief. She's a happy and healthy girl.
QOTW: I like swimming and watching movies. (Also, I didn't have a chance to respond to last week's question, but our donor is anonymous. We did have quite a bit of information about her background as well as baby and early childhood pictures. That was enough for me. I preferred this route.)
IVF#1 Oct 2009 (CCRM) - BFN
IVF#2 March 2010 - Poor response/cancelled
DE IVF#1 Aug 2010 - BFN
DE IVF#2 Dec 2010 - Transferred 1, 2 frozen - BFP!
TTC#2 FET Jan 2013 - Transferred 1 - BFP!
What a nice surprise to find this group! I've been on The Bump for 5 or do years. Mostly a lurker but sometimes posting.
My husband and I do have a daughter from our first fresh IVF but unfortunately everything weve done since then to grow our family has been unsuccessful. DE is our next step. We just met yesterday with our RE and the donor egg/embryo nurse coordinator. We came home with a folder full of profiles to look at and choose our donor. It's completely overwhelming! We plan to cycle in April/May.
Looking forward to being part of this group! Thank you :-)