Infertility Veterans

Charm Girls

I wanted to thank all of your for the charms.  I think this was a very successful exchange.  Every time I'm feeling sad I look at my bracelet and I feel you with me. 

I love it when someone asks about it.  I take great pleasure in telling people about all the charms and their meanings.  Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.  :-)  You girls are a gift from God. 

PCOS
TTC since October 2008

IVF/ICSI #1 12/7/2011 = BFN
IVF/ICSI #2 1/31/2012 = BFN
IVF/ICSI #3 March 2013 Cancelled
IVF/ICSI #4 5/30/2013 = BFP
EDD 2/5/2014.  Baby Girl Born 1/21/2014
FET #1 1/29/2016 = BFN
IVF/ICSI #5 11/10/2017 = All Freeze.  Not able to access one ovary
FET #2  4/10/2018 = BFN
FET #3  11/10/2018 = BFP - Miscarriage
IVF/ICSI #6  3/17/2019 = All Freeze.  PGT 
FET #4 9/10/2019 = BFP 

**PAIF/SAIFW ALWAYS WELCOMED**

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." (Matthew 7:7)


Re: Charm Girls

  • I feel the same way! Thanks to all the ladies who participated! Big Smile
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    TTC since March 2009 // Me and DH - 28
    Testing Summer/Fall 2010 - Unexplained IF
    IUIs #1-4 ~ Clomid/Ovidrel/TI/IUI ~ all BFNs
    IUI #5 ~ Femara/Ovidrel/TI/IUI ~ BFN
    IUIs #6-9 ~ Research Study Meds/Pregnyl/TI/IUI ~ all BFNs
    IVF Consultation, More Testing
    Diagnostic Cycle ~ Mucinex/Progesterone/TI ~ BFN
    IVF #1 ~ Menopur/Bravelle/Ganirelix/Novarel/Progesterone/Lupron
    7R, 6F // 2 transferred // 3 frosties ~ BFN
    FET #1 ~ Estrace/PIO/Lupron
    3 thawed // 2 transferred // 1 lost // no more frosties ~ BFP!!
    Beta #1 - 456 // Beta #2 - 1176 // Beta #3 - 2933 // Beta #4 - 6753
    EDD: May 16, 2013
    Threatened MC at 6w2d
    Bedrest for SCH // 6w2d through 10w1d
    Elevated TSH and Lazy Thyroid DX @ 10w - Started Synthroid
    Finally released from RE at 13w
    Charles Everett ~ Born 5/20/2013

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  • Ditto! Smile
    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


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  • I feel the same! I have loved this exchange so much! That bracelet gives me such a wonderful reminder of the strength and love you girls provide. I wear it all the time! Thank you so much all of you for making this a reality!
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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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  • Someone needs to post a picture... I would love to see the bracelet!
    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
  • I an still missing a few, but as soon as it's complete i will post a pic!
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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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    check out my blog!


  • I feel the same way -- I have SOOO loved this exchange!  I can't wait to get a new bracelet and get the charms all on board. Thanks again, Scoobs, for putting the idea out there and getting us all organized!

    On a thread-hijacking note...
    Does anyone want to recommend their bracelet??? I mentioned in a previous post that a few of the charms don't fit on the bracelet I purchased (bracelet is too thick).  Sooo I figured that one of you might be able to recommend your bracelet, since we know the charms fit. Thanks!

    TTC since honeymoon in 9/2010
    Me: 39, Dx DOR (FSH = 10.5, AMH = 0.43, best AFC = 10), AMA
    MH: 37, Dx Obstructive Azoospermia, multiple successful sperm retrieval procedures

    1/2012: IVF/ICSI #1 Antagonist = cancelled d/t poor response to max stims
    2/2012: IVF/ICSI #2 MDLF (4R, 4M, 1F) = BFP, saw heartbeat, missed m/c 9w0d, D&E
    8/2012: IVF/ICSI #3 EPP/MDLF (7R, 2M, 1F) = BFN

    12/2012: (New RE) Operative hysteroscopy to remove scar tissue

    1/2013: IVF/ICSI #4 Low-dose stim/Antagonist (AFC=6); ER=1/26 (5R-couldn't access rt ovary, 5M, 4F), ET=1/29 (trans 3) = BFP!; 2/11 beta#1(13dp3dt)=2127, 2/13=3367; twin girls due 10/19/13

    PAIF/SAIF very welcome!

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  • imagejoules12:

    I feel the same way -- I have SOOO loved this exchange!  I can't wait to get a new bracelet and get the charms all on board. Thanks again, Scoobs, for putting the idea out there and getting us all organized!

    On a thread-hijacking note...
    Does anyone want to recommend their bracelet??? I mentioned in a previous post that a few of the charms don't fit on the bracelet I purchased (bracelet is too thick).  Sooo I figured that one of you might be able to recommend your bracelet, since we know the charms fit. Thanks!

    I need a new one too. The one I got is a little too short once I get the charms. I also realize now why the original charms I got didn't work. My bracelet won't take the screw on/threaded chams. I didn't know about the difference before the charm exchange.

    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 love this post!  The charm bracelet puts a smile on my face as well.  I will post a pic as soon as I receive the last few charms.

    <3 


    ::: 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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  • imageMrs.McIrish:
    imagejoules12:

    I feel the same way -- I have SOOO loved this exchange!  I can't wait to get a new bracelet and get the charms all on board. Thanks again, Scoobs, for putting the idea out there and getting us all organized!

    On a thread-hijacking note...
    Does anyone want to recommend their bracelet??? I mentioned in a previous post that a few of the charms don't fit on the bracelet I purchased (bracelet is too thick).  Sooo I figured that one of you might be able to recommend your bracelet, since we know the charms fit. Thanks!

    I need a new one too. The one I got is a little too short once I get the charms. I also realize now why the original charms I got didn't work. My bracelet won't take the screw on/threaded chams. I didn't know about the difference before the charm exchange.

    Hi ladies!  I got a genuine Hook and Eye Pandora bracelet.  It was less than $50, which was def on the cheaper side for anything genuine "Pandora".  And, it is very casual, which is exactly what I wanted.  You can see it here

    I wanted something simple that wouldn't take away from the bright and shiny special charms - I have not had any issue with length and fitting of charms.  You can actually adjust the length to have it make a perfect fit!  I love that! 

    GL!  Cannot wait to see the PIP posts once the exchange is complete. 

    Hugs and love to all!

    Countless BFN(s)
    Moving to IVF

    IVF1 (ICSI): Long Lupron
    6R. 3F. 3DT. 8Cell 1Grade 2Embies. 1Frostie.
    Beta 1/22: 14 Beta 1/24: 24 Beta 1/26: 28
    Round One Result: Chemical Pregnancy

    Pressing Forward

    IVF2 (ICSI/AH/ACU): Microdose Lupron Flare
    13R. 11F. 5DT. 2TFR'ed. 1Frostie.
    Round Two Result 4/30: Harsh BFN

    FET. 2TFR'ed.
    Round Three Result 6/25: BFN
    Where do we go from here?

    Moving forward with CCRM in 2013
    ODWU revealed blocked tube(s). Lap 2/15.
    Bilateral Tubal Ligation. Stage IV Endo.
    Finally some (tough) answers.


    IVF3 (ICSI/CCS): Antagonist with EPP
    13R. We have 3 CCS Normal Embryos!


    Lupron Depot: May 2013 to August 2013
    Long awaited FET on 9/3. 2TFR'ed.
    BFP on FRER 5dp5dt: IN SHOCK!
    Beta1 9/10: 152.7! Beta2 9/12: 378! Beta3 9/14: 1224! 

    1st ultrasound 10/1: TWO beautiful heartbeats!  Overjoyed!

  • I had a big presentation yesterday and wore my bracelet as a good luck charm and it worked! The presentation went great. I love the charms and the stories so much!

    I ordered my bracelet from ama.zon but I might look into a new one because the fake pan.dora clasp doesn't seem very strong.
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  • I absolutely love all the charms and cannot thank you all enough.

    I already had this bracelet in the champagne color with a few charms.  All of the charms from the exchange have fit well.

    SAIFW
    TTC since 2008 dx PCOS & MFI
    Clomid/Femara no "O"
    IVF #1 BFN
    FET #1 cancelled for biopsy
    FET #1.2 c/p, July 2012 c/p
    IUI #1 & 1.2 canceled
    IVF #2 ER 12/1, Freeze all due to OHSS
    FET #2.1 cancelled due to DVT risk, FET #2.2 Jan 2013
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