Infertility Veterans

Dropping by to say Hello!

Hi IFV, I have missed all of you!  I haven't been around much lately for a couple of reasons.  The biggest reason is I have been traveling for work and it's hard to sit in a meeting room and bump with you all.  But, work has been my saving grace right now, so no complaints from me there.

The second is that I'm not sure I want this anymore.  I'm not sure that I'm ready to give up, but I feel a lot closer to being "okay" with a childfree life than I ever thought I would.  In fact, the thought of cycling again angers me and makes me want to scream at the world.  I know I have only had one IVF cycle and one FET, but I am slowly coming to terms with the fact that maybe this is just what I will be living with.  DH isn't ready to pull the plug on this dream, but I just can't picture myself spending the money and going through the let-down of a BFN again.  It scares the crap out of me.  And for right now, I quit.

So, while I take some time for myself to figure out what I really want, please know that I am on the sidelines rooting for you all and praying that all of your prayers are answered.  You are all fabulous women and deserve those take home LO's, and I don't want to see anything less for any of you.  I definitely wouldn't have been able to get through the past years without all of your support.

Much love to you all!!  Now I need to go catch up a bit.

 

 
me 33/DH 36
ttc since 10/2008; d/x: mild MFI, stageII endo
~~PAIF/SAIF Welcome~~
11 IUI’s = 1 m/c (7w4d)
IVF#1 January 2012 BFN, FET #1 April 2012 BFN
Surprise BFP October 2012 m/c (7w), Surprise BFP April 2013 m/c (6w4d)
IVF #2: July 2013, ET 1 embryo 7/18, beta 1 @ 14dp3dt - 757, beta 2 @ 16dp3dt - 1762
U/S 1 @ 6w4d = 1 little frogger with HB of 118, U/S 2 @ 7w3d measuring right on track with HB of 160
Stick Frogger Stick! Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!   It's a Girl, EDD April 7, 2014

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Re: Dropping by to say Hello!

  • Huge hugs ! I hope that you find clarity and peace with your decision to move forward with treatments or with other avenues, and comfort knowing that you can always change your mind if that feels right too. We're always here for you!
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  • Love and hugs to you!  I miss seeing your cheery avatar around these parts. 

    The place I'm in is simpatico with you.  It sucks.  And it's exhausting.  

    I'm glad you're taking time for yourself.  So important!  While you're on the sidelines, you are never far from our thoughts. Hugs 

    Baby girl Lila born 2013.
    Baby boy Henry born 2015.
    Expecting our capstone baby (boy) early March 2018.
  • Waving hello!  I am quitting too. Hugs.

    TTC #1 since 8/1/10; Me:41 and BRCA1+, DH:46
    DOR (FSH 24.3)/ terrible egg quality ; homozygous MTHFR c677t
    5 IUI's: 2/11 to 6/11 and 1/12= BFN
    OE IVF#1-4 8/11-6/12= all BFN
    DE IVF#1 11/12 bad embryos= BFN
    DE IVF #2 2/13 BFP/Beta hell: m/c 5w6d
    CFNBC 7 months, not doing well; decided on guarantee program at RBA w/frozen DE
    DE IVF #3 1/14  ET 4BB; BFP;M/C 5w1d, incomplete m/c; MVA extraction in ER 7w1d

    DE FET#1 ET 3/1714; BFP, beta 1 3/27= 197, beta 2 3/31= 1586, beta 3 4/7= 13879!!
    First u/s= Twins with HBs at 6w2d! We are Team Pink x 2!!

    K & K born 11/21/14 at 38wks 4 days

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    SAIF/PAIF Welcome


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    I have missed you and I am one cycle away from being done as well.  Bigs hugs...you have all my contact info so make sure you let me know when you are back in Houston!

    xoxox

    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
  • We've missed you, but I totally understand why you needed to get away.  I hope a break from thinking about it helps give you clarity in one direction or the other.

    (((hugs)))

    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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  • ((hugs)) we will miss you terribly, but I am glad you are getting to a place that you feel comfortable. Putting our minds and bodies through this is more than anybody should ever have to endure. GL with whatever road you are on and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. 
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    Dx: DH - Azoo, Me - Mild PCOS
    DH - sperm found! Seems to produce only for a few days every 70 days!
    Over 1 million in cryo in 15 vials over 6 samples
    IVF #1 - 1 beautiful expanded blast transferred, 4 snowbabies - beta #1 11/30/11 = BFFN
    FET #1, transfered 2 embies 2/16/12 = BFFN; 1 snowbaby left in cryo
    IVF #2 + CGH = 4 genetically normal embies on ice. FET September 26th
    SAIF/PAIF always welcome

    a special GL and prayers to my IF sister Gregermis

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  • ((BIG HUGS)) BeeBee.

    Good luck in whichever path you decide to follow. <3

    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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  • Hi BeeBee.  We have missed you but I am glad that you are taking time to figure out what the right path is.  Sometimes it's more scary to stop and think than to blindly push forward.  Whatever your decision we are all here for you if/when you need us.  
  • Love and hugs always sweetie. Best wishes no matter what you decide.  
    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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  • It's OK to step back and re-assess. I hope that no matter what you decide that you and DH are able to come to terms with whatever you decide. ::hugs::
  • HUGS and Hello!!!!!!!!!!!  I wish u happines with whatever u decide.  I often felt that way thru my treatments, it's ultimately only a decison u and ur dh can make.  GL!!!!!!
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  • Nice to see your name on the board again - I miss you - but do understand.

    GL with your decision.

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  • BIG HUGS!!!!!

    Hoping you and DH are able to come to agreement and peace with whatever decision lies ahead for you, i'm wishing you all the love & strength in the world!!

    **~*Noelle*~**
    Happily Wed DH in May 2010
    June 2012: DD#1 born after countless fertility cycles, our 4 year old miracle 
    TTC #2: current cycle: 225iu Menopur for 4 weeks, Ovidrel Trigger= BFP! Beta #1; 333, Beta #2 713! 1st u/s showed TWINS (7/18)
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  • I am in the same boat as you, or at least in my own boat on the same ocean?  :-)

    Sending you a big hug and best wishes and much happiness to you!

  • Hi, good to see you again!!!! I can only imagine how hard this conversation is for your and YH and I wish you the best as the two of you process where it is you want to be. No matter what your decision, we will still be here for you. Wishing you lots of peace as you figure out the next step in your journey!
    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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  • Hey BeeBee! It is really nice to see you around. I have been thinking of you! I think it is perfectly healthy to take some time off and think about what you want. Whatever the future brings I just wish you tons of happiness. You are an amazing lady and deserve to be happy.

    Thinking of you and sending huge hugs your way!

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    TTC since March/April 2010
    DX: MFI - less than 1 million sperm, 26% motility
    DH put on anastrozole to increase counts
    June/July 2011 100 mg Clomid + TS IUI#1 & IUI 2 - BFN :-(
    Forced break due to DH getting spinal surgery in August 2011
    IVF - January 2012: BFN
    FET in April 2012 - BFP at 6dp5dt! Beta #1 at 9dp5dt: 82.5, Beta #2 at 12dp5dt: 352 Beta #3 at 19dp5dt: 6000, saw heartbeat and one little bean at 5W6D!
    After nearly 3 years of waiting our LO was born December 18th 2012!
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  • LaLe09LaLe09 member
    I've been thinking of you! Glad you popped in. I hope that you and your hubby come up with the best decision for you both. I know it's such a hard decision. good luck! keep us updated :)

    DH: Severe MFI/Azoo Me: Compound heterozygous MTHFR
    IVF #1= m/c- methotrexate @6w2d
    FET #1= BFN
    IVF #2= m/c- D&C @8w5d
    IVF #3= Beta #1 9dp5dt= 252, Beta #2 11dp5dt= 417, Beta #3 17dp5dt= 4,952
    US #2 @ 7w2d= twins, baby B measuring behind
    US #3 @ 8w5d= Baby A doing well, no HR in baby B
    *S/PAIF always welcome* BabyFetus Ticker
  • thinking of you and sending (HUGS)

    i hope you and DH can find a compromise you both can agree on.

    GL and please keep us posted

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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
  • imageEdwina.McDunnough:
    Huge hugs ! I hope that you find clarity and peace with your decision to move forward with treatments or with other avenues, and comfort knowing that you can always change your mind if that feels right too. We're always here for you!

    This exactly!  Sending prayers, hugs, and love your way sweetie!

    TTC since 11/2009
    11/2010 DH SA good...01/2011 HSG is clear...01/2011 Consult with RE
    suprise BFP but m/c on 2/7/11
    03/2011 50 mg clomid=BFN
    04/2011 clomid+bromocriptine+IUI=BFP at 11dpiui
    Beta #1(11dpiui)=33, Beta #2 (13dpiui)=96, Beta #3 (20dpiui)=1910, Beta #4 (26dpiui)=20,134
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