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What am I doing?

I just called an RE's office about getting my hydrosalpinx removed. We're waiting for a match with an adoption agency and I'm already thinking a year or so out past an adoption and trying for IVF again - with my measly less than 0.2 AMH. Am I crazy? Is IF/TTC addictive??? Even after thinking I've "moved on" to adoption?

Re: What am I doing?

  • you need to do what feels right.  where you might have moved on to pursue adoption, you may not have moved on so much that you have given up ttc.  You can have one without the other.  ::hugs:: good luck to you in both!
    S/PAIFW
    Tara & Dave - TTC since September 2006
    PCOS - dx 1999 (amenorrhea) | freakishly long fallopian tubes
    Hypoglycemic | thyroid issues | severely anemic
    Multiple Clomid cycles of 50, 100, 150 - absolutely no response
    Follistim 50/100 | Follistim 75/125 | Follistim 100/150 IUI - all BFNs
    Converted IVF - BFP - m/c | FET - BFN | IVF #2 = BFN
    IVF #3
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  • I think that what you are doing is normal and what I would do. Hold on to all hope that IVF could work for you. GL!! 

    Multiple ectopics, 2 failed IVF's
    IVF #1: Did not get to ET, embies all failed PGD (major chromosomal defects)
    IVF #2: We have 2 chromosomally perfect embies as a result of PGD (Boy/Girl) 1 failed the thaw (Girl) Transferred 1, yet ended as a c/p
    Thought it was the end of our TTC Journey 6/20/2012
    SHOCK BFP 9/28/2012: IT'S A BOY! and everything is normal !!!!!!

    Little A born 38w 2d on 05/23/13 and is a true miracle for this IF Vet!
     

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  • mm29mm29 member

    My AMH is the same as yours. I have always been a severely poor responder (max 2 eggs retrieved), but I still want to try again with my OE's. I do not think you are crazy!

    If you feel you want to try again with your OE's while pursuing adoption you should!

     

    ::: Married June 2003:::
    TTC #1 since: Aug. 2008
    Me: 34, DOR, MTHFR-A1298C (heterozygous), decreased blood flow to uterus, Mild Endo
    DH: 38, Balanced translocation 5&10, unexplained MFI, normal SA and SCSA
    Tx History: IUI 1&2= BFN
    IVF# 1 W/ICSI= BFN
    IVF# 2: cancelled d/t no response
    IVF# 3= 1 egg retrieved=immature/not viable
    IVF# 4= c/p
    ***CCRM ODWU***
    Found DHs BT and Me-decreased blood flow to uterus
    Recommended DE IVF w/PGD, incorporate electro-acupuncture. Decided to cycle locally
    ***New RE***
    DE IVF# 1(cycle #6) w/pgd, (freeze all): 30R, 23M, 15F, slow/poor embryo development, 4 biopsied, 1 Normal "Norm"; DE IVF w/PGD, incorporate electro-acupuncture. 
    IVF# 6: (OE/DS) cancelled
    IVF# 7: (OE/DS) 1R, 1M, 1F, arrested day 5
    Plan-DE IVF# 2 (cycle #8): DE/DS in May 2015


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  • imagepsychmusetls:
    you need to do what feels right.  where you might have moved on to pursue adoption, you may not have moved on so much that you have given up ttc.  You can have one without the other.  ::hugs:: good luck to you in both!

    ditto psychmuse

    you can do both if it feels right to you.

    ((HUGS)) and GL

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    Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, It empties today of its strength. ~Corrie ten Boom
    Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)

    It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
    MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
  • imagetheworms:

    imagepsychmusetls:
    you need to do what feels right.  where you might have moved on to pursue adoption, you may not have moved on so much that you have given up ttc.  You can have one without the other.  ::hugs:: good luck to you in both!

    ditto psychmuse

    you can do both if it feels right to you.

    ((HUGS)) and GL

    triple ditto! And HUGS ! 

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  • imagetheworms:

    imagepsychmusetls:
    you need to do what feels right.  where you might have moved on to pursue adoption, you may not have moved on so much that you have given up ttc.  You can have one without the other.  ::hugs:: good luck to you in both!

    ditto psychmuse

    you can do both if it feels right to you.

    ((HUGS)) and GL

    ditto all this!!!

    wishing you tons of luck! 

    TTC #2 since June '08

    ~*DD 10.21.07*~

    dx unexplained

    IUI #1-4 BFN

    IVF#1 June 2011 BFN

    IVF#2 Dec 2011

    Beta#1 12/21 : 812 Beta#2 12/23 : 1634

    EDD 8/25

    *PAIFW/SAIFW*

  • imageDeputiesWife:
    imagetheworms:

    imagepsychmusetls:
    you need to do what feels right.  where you might have moved on to pursue adoption, you may not have moved on so much that you have given up ttc.  You can have one without the other.  ::hugs:: good luck to you in both!

    ditto psychmuse

    you can do both if it feels right to you.

    ((HUGS)) and GL

    ditto all this!!!

    wishing you tons of luck! 

    Agree.  Good luck!!
    Me: 35 DH: 37 TTC since 4/2010
    DX: 6/9/2011: Azoo ICSI/IVF only option for biological child
    IVF #1: ER - 9/26 * ET - 10/1 * beta#1 10/13 - 140 * beta#2 10/17 - 477 * beta#3 10/20 - 1101
    1st u/s at 6w6d - one hb * 2nd u/s at 8w3d - no hb detected 11/10/11 * natural m/c 11/13/11
    FET #1 Jan/Feb 2012 - 3 delays - cancelled 2/13
    FET #1.2 - May/June 2012 - ET 6/6/* beta#1 6/15 - 95 * beta #2 6/19 - 322 * beta #3 6/22 - 940
    7/6 1st u/s @ 7 weeks - one beautiful hb - released from RE
    EDD 2/22/2013
    PAIF/SAIF/PGAL welcome
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  • imageAegis2005:
    imageDeputiesWife:
    imagetheworms:

    imagepsychmusetls:
    you need to do what feels right.  where you might have moved on to pursue adoption, you may not have moved on so much that you have given up ttc.  You can have one without the other.  ::hugs:: good luck to you in both!

    ditto psychmuse

    you can do both if it feels right to you.

    ((HUGS)) and GL

    ditto all this!!!

    wishing you tons of luck! 

    Agree.  Good luck!!

     

    Totally agree. You can do any combination that works for you!!!

    2/11 Diagnosis: DOR-AMH .62, LPD and MFI-4% Morph
    IVF #1-July 2011 7/9/11-Started Stims
    7/20/11-ER:No eggs in 4/5 follicles. Left the 5th follie intact and converted to an IUI
    8/3/11-Beta #1=BFN,
    Nov, 2011 BFP #1=m/c at 7 wks 3 days
    11/11-AMH .47, IVF #2 March 2012...or not!! Surprise BFP on 2/19. Beta #1=161. Beta #2 305 Our little miracle girl is on her way! Due Oct 29, 2012
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  • I don't think you're crazy at all. As long as you have the right body parts, you've got some chance of success. I know it sounds cliche, but I still believe in miracles.
    IVF #3 = Feb 2012
    beta#1 3/21 (14dp3dt)=413, beta#2 3/23 (16dp3dt)=785, u/s 4/11
    EDD 11/25/12
    **SAIFW** Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
  • I think it is definitely addictive.  It's really hard to "quit" when maybe the next time will be the miracle you've been waiting for.  I should post what my infertility survival book says about figuring out when to stop when I get home.  I thought it was quite well put

    ETA - hmmmmm not as short of an answer as I remember. 

    TTC #1 Since 4/2010, Cycle 30
    Positive for HLA-B27, I'm a mutant :p
    Testing - Me ok, gluten issue? DH - borderline count, low motility
    4/28/11 IUI#1 = BFP!(5/25), EDD 2/2/12 - m/c 5w3d
    7/3, 7/31, 9/25 - IUI#2-4=BFN
    IVF#1 - 1 blast = BFP!! (12/30), EDD 9/9/12, confirmed c/p 4w2d
    FET#1 3/2/12 - 2 blasts =BFP!! EDD 11/18/12, us#1 = twins! Confirmed m/c 5w6d
    4/20-surprise BFP and another c/p 4w2d
    FET#2 7/16/12 - 2 blasts = BFN
    FET#3 8/20/12 - 1 blast - BFP!! Beta #1-2=177, 354
    1st u/s 5w6d, one beautiful little HB :), 2nd u/s 146bpm
    baby girl born 5/10/13

    TTC#2 since 12/17/2014, Cycle 8
    Repeat Testing...FSH=12, AMH=3.8, AFC=28. 
    IUI#5 5/10/15- c/p?
    IVF#2 8/19/15 - cancelled due to cysts
    IVF#2 take two 10/2015 - 5 blasts frozen
    FET#4 12/11/2015 - BFN - 4 blasts remaining
    FET#5 2/18/16 - BFP!!!  Beta1-3, 126, 250, 745!!

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    Tons of love and ((hugs)) to my IF sister NMscubagirl


  • reb259reb259 member
    I am wishing you all the best!!
    I am AMA and all tests on H came back normal
    3 failed IVF with OE and 2 failed frozen DE cycles
    Last fresh hail mary DE cycle starting Feb 2013
    PAIF/SAIF always welcome
  • Doesn't seem crazy to me.  I will never give up on having a baby unless they tell me it's impossible... Even with slim odds, I refuse to give up.  Best of luck on all fronts.
    TTC #1 since October 2008. Dealing with MFI.
    IVF #1 w ICSI in July 2010 = BFN
    IVF #2.1 in Oct 2010 converted to IUI = BFN
    IVF #2.2 w ICSI in Dec 2010 = BFN
    Met with new RE in new city on 1/31/11.
    IVF #3 w ICSI in April 2011. HPT on 5/9 = BFP!
    Beta #1 on 5/10 (10dp5dt) = 99.4. Beta #2 on 5/12 = 284. First u/s on 5/26. = Fraternal TWINS!
    Twin boys born & lost on 8/16/11 at 18w1d due to PPROM & preterm labor.
    IVF #4.1 in Jan 2012 converted to IUI on 1/7/12 = BFN
    IVF #4.2 w ICSI in Feb 2012. Lupron on 2/10. Stims on 2/18. ER on 2/29- 7R,6F
    ET scheduled for 3/5/12- nothing to transfer :(
    Dh seeing new MFI uro & Dh starting meds- June 2012.
    IVF #5 in Dec 2012 = BFFN.
    IVF #6 planned for Spring 2013. Praying for our take home baby/ies.
    **P/SAIF and P/SAL always welcome!**

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  • Hugs to you, whatever you do, in whatever order you choose to do it :)
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  • You are not crazy.  I think it's perfectly normal to not want to give up completely.  I always say this cycle is "the end of the road," but all that means is the end of the road medically.  I don't think I'm ready to give up trying on my own, even though it is a very very long shot for me. 
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  • I know this is a bit late but I agree with the ladies above!!  You have to do what works for you.  My little secret is that I am contemplating the same thing...I don't know why but I feel that I have one more in me too.  Thinking of you!
    TTC since 3/07. IVF#1 = canceled. IVF#2 = 0% fertilization. IVF#3 = BFN. IVF#4 = c/p.  
    Moving forward with Adoption 2017!
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