~~DE/DEmbryo/GC Check-in~~

JM1977 · January 2012

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.

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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: At your clinic or agency, how long did you/do you have to wait to select or be matched with a potential donor?

Our most heartfelt congratulations to Imanurse03 on the birth of your sweet baby boy, Luke ? A well-earned reward for your challenging pregnancy! J

Huge congratulations to krod2010 on your great first beta!

Best wishes to bubbas mama1 at your DE consult this week!

lhcooper ? Hope your second ultrasound was perfect !

RFBsbride ? Hope your meeting with your RE went well and you are started on your donor search!

Huge hugs to may2806 as you navigate this path. We are all here for you.

Congratulations to amethystgrrl on finding a profile that is a good match for you and your DH! Hope this is a great first step in a successful cycle!

All the best to Bubs711 as your cycle gets underway! Hope your thyroid level was normal this time!

Great consult vibes to mtlaurel! Hope this clinic is a perfect fit for you!

Hope your appointment on the 27^th went well, reb259! Here?s to moving forward on your journey!

Congratulations to dreamalotmp on your great first trimester screening! And hope you get some relief from the morning sickness soon!

Continued well wishes to jcath as you and your family adjust to your return to work.

Currently Cycling/on BCP's or Lupron

M&MBride0506 ? Medicated cycles with sister, final IUI was negative, moving on to IVF, IVF#1 = BFN (((hugs))), sister is currently cycling ? has been on Lupron, waiting for transfer date

RFBsbride ? Fresh DE cycle and FET in 2009 both BFN's, pursuing DE again after unplanned 2-year break, initial blood work fine, started BCP?s on 12/15, everything looked good on saline sonohystogram and bone density scan, DH going for a physical and will get a referral to a urologist, waiting on medical records, hoping to cycle in March, meeting on 1/24 to review test results and hopefully get green light to start donor search

Waiting to Cycle/Between Cycles

amethystgrrl ? New patient consult for DEmbryos on 10/3, on a waiting list, anticipate 3-4 months, found a profile that both she and DH like!

Bubs711 ? Going through required testing before getting access to list of potential donors, mammogram and b/w done, DH did his b/w, all testing done, selected donor! Cycle anticipated for March, starting BCP?s this week, doing repeat blood work to check thyroid level

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), chose a donor but cycle then cancelled due to donor thinking she was pregnant, decided to cycle one more time with OE, BFN with no frozen embryos, unsure if it is an egg quality problem, unsure of what to do next

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)))

may2806 ? DE IVF cycle was BFP, 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, did not work for SIL to be GC, planning on DE cycle, hysteroscopy showed uterus looks normal, also started looking into adoption

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

reb259 ? DE consult schedule for 11/3, found frozen donor eggs and planning on cycling in February or March, appt. on 1/27 to get schedule

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!

krod2010 ? IVF #6 with identical twin as donor, 16 eggs retrieved but none fertilized ((((hugs)))), DE cycle, ET 1/16, transferred 3 blasts, nothing to freeze, beta #1=81!

~*~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, everything looked good on first trimester screening

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, welcomed baby boy on 1/18/12!

iwannababy2010 ? BFP on 1st attempt with donor! Everything looked good on NT scan, baby is here! Trying for a second baby with FET in March

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, found a great nanny

jhleap ? Has a toddler from DE, did an FET in November and got a BFP, expecting baby #2 in early August, first OB appointment scheduled for week of 1/16

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

Mom2Reese ? Have a daughter from previous IVF cycle, pursuing DE for a second child, in the process of choosing a donor, planning to cycle in April or May

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

reb259 · January 2012

Hi all!!

It is exciting to see all the recent DE activity. Congrats to those with new little ones, positive betas and identifed donors/moving forward/upcoming appointments. Big hugs to those who need one!

My appointment on the 27th went very well. I am waiting for CD1 so I can call the clinic for baseline BW and ultrasound. I am hoping that should be in less than 2 weeks. I am very excited and even more hopeful since I found out we have a proven donor. I was told that a sucessful pregnancy came from the same batch of eggs we are using. I am scared to be getting so hopeful...H keeps trying to keep me grounded. Hopefully we will be bale to transfer end of Feb.

mtlaurel · January 2012

Status: Nothing new

QOTW: Old clinic: 6-8 months; new clinic: 2-3 months

Good luck to everyone moving forward with donor choices and cycles.

07may07 · January 2012

Hi All! Hope everyone is doing well wherever they are in their DE journey!

QOTD: I had a known donor so there was no waiting to be matched.

Update: I'm just about 29 weeks now. I feel much better than I did the first 23-24 weeks of pregnancy.

lhcooper · January 2012

Update: Despite my worries, we had a GREAT ultrasound this past Friday -- one little baby-shaped critter, measuring 9w6d (2 days ahead), wiggling and jumping, with a heartbeat of 163. It was super and I'm feeling much more positive.

QOTW: From my initial appointment with my clinic and then a "mock cycle" to qualify physically for our shared risk program to the day we picked our donor was about 5 weeks (but we picked her virtually the day we got a database password).

BRSaugust20 · January 2012

Hi ladies! So excited to see all the good news around here. Sending tons of positive vibes to those cycling / waiting on results or ultrasounds. Huge hugs to hose that need them.

QOTD: it was about 6 months between deciding on DE and actually cycling. We were pretty open in our donor search but ran into a few bumps (see bio for details).

Update: I can't believe that J is almost 18 months. He finally has a bunch of teeth coming in and his vocabulary is exploding! It is so much fun.

M&MBride0506 · January 2012

Update: My sister's transfer is Friday!!!! I'm excited, nervous and trying to keep the faith. I'm trying to stay positive but it's so difficult. I just want it to work so badly.

QOTW: I had a known donor so there was no waiting period.

Good luck everyone...

Bubs711 · February 2012

Continued hugs and best wishes to everyone going through the DE process!

Status Update: Where are you currently with the DE/DEmbryo/

GC process? CD1 was yesterday. Started BCP's and scheduled trial transfer and repeat TSH b/w for this coming Monday (2/6). Baseline b/w, u/s, Lupron instruction appt on 2/20 with f/u's on 3/1 and 3/16. Estimated ER for the donor around 3/20 with my ET aroudn 3/23.

Had a sonogram as a follow-up to my mammogram this morning, which showed my breasts are fibrocystic. Sonographer didn't think it would be a problem, but said dr may want me to have an MRI or a biopsy. Holding off ordering any other meds until I'm sure this or the TSH levels do not cancel this cycle!

QOTW: At your clinic or agency, how long did you/do you have to wait to select or be matched with a potential donor? DE was given to me as an option at my WTF appointment on 12/5. We made our final decision to use DE on 1/7 once AF showed and confirmed we did not have a Christmas miracle. Was told we couldn't look at potential donors until all our testing was complete. Got all our testing done (b/w for both, mammogram and repeat SHG for me) on 1/9, 1/10 and 1/12. Since I was there on 1/12 for the SHG and had taken a personal day from work, I asked if I could start looking at donor profiles (they don't have them online - only in folders that must stay in office), and they said yes. I looked at the 11 profiles they had and narrowed it to my top choice and a few runners-up that day. DH and I went back in on 1/16 to confirm my top choice. Donor was contacted and confirmed she was available on 1/17. From what I understand, two other clinics in my area have a 6 month waiting list and many I found online talked about a TWO YEAR waiting list. I feel VERY lucky that my clinic had no waiting and a donor who met all my most important criteria.

ashleyann82 · February 2012

Sorry I have been MIA for a while. I have been crazy busy with my Shower and getting baby's nursery ready and now I have a cold and managing my GD. Boy, it's been crazy the last month or so. Sorry I haven't been around to offer support. I hit the 35/35 milestone yesterday and am very excited to get this show on the road and meet my lil man! Here's my latest bump shot:

QOTW: At your clinic or agency, how long did you/do you have to wait to select or be matched with a potential donor?

At my clinic the way they did it was in house donor pool. They had a 3 ring binder filled with potential donor candidates and the candidates were allowed to participate in 6 cycles max, but they are shared cycles, meaning that 2 couples hook up with 1 donor and split the eggs you get. That's how we did it. So you had to pick an available donor or go on the waiting list for a donor that was booked up in case of a cancellation and then if new donors were added to the program that might fit your profile better, the coordinator would call you and let you view their book again. We changed donors 3 times. It took from November of 10 till June of 11 to cycle but in the end we were very happy with our choice.

jcath · February 2012

Congrats to the new mamas and BFPs, good luck to those cycling and hugs to those who need them.

QOTW: We decided to go with DE before our WTF in Nov 10 so went to the appt with the plan to go forward with DE. We cycled in Jan 11 so the whole process took about 6 weeks - we used a frozen egg bank though so no waiting to cycle with the donor.

Update: The girls are getting bigger every day and almost rolling over!

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