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*~*~ January Polar Bears Check In*~*~

***Polar Bears Check-In***

Welcome to the January Polar Bears 2013 check-in!!! Check ins are every Tuesday and Friday!
This is a check-in for those who are doing IVF or FET with an ER/ET scheduled for January.  If you are interested in joining, please fill us in on your cycle below (# IVF cycle, where you are in the process, relevant dates, etc.)  Be sure to update along the way!

Your check-in leaders for the month are:  asilwhite (Tuesday) and kflynn81 (Friday)

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QOTD:

-       How did you and your DH or DW meet?

BFPs:

-       afsalinas (IVF #1.2) ? Beta 1: 99, Beta 2: 227, Beta 3: 584, Beta 4: 3020--Congrats!!

-       Sunflowers4AC (IVF#2) ?Beta 1: 540, Beta 2: 1061 ? Congrats!!

-        new+tothis (IVF #1) ? Positive on HPT! - Beta 1/28 ? Congrats!!

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BFNs:

-       Kflynn81 (IVF #2) - ((Hugs?.yes I?m hugging myself, LOL))

-       jenn0620 (IVF #2)  - ((Hugs))

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January Snow Angels:

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Cancelled/Delayed:

-       Amyou06 (IVF #1) - cycling in February - Good Luck!

-       BrideJackie11 (FET #1) ? cycling in February ? Good Luck!

-       chucktgirl (IVF #2) ? ((Hugs ? I?m so sorry))

-       Daysie (FET #2) - cycling in February ? Good Luck!

-       liz4paws (FET #1) ? cycling in February ? Good Luck!

-       PokerChic85 (IVF #1) ? completed ER, holding off on transfer ? Big (((HUGS)))

-       thebrewers2005 (IVF #1) ? cycling in February ? Good Luck!

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In the 2WW:

-       Carolina Blue Skies (FET #3)

-       firefly062 (FET #1)

-       flowerpower3 (IVF #1)

-       hoping&praying2013 (IVF #1)

-       Kristinwhit (IVF #1) ? Beta 1/25

-       J&D2007 (IVF #2) ? Beta 1/24

-       marina_lbcc (IVF #2)- Beta 1/25

-       new+tothis (IVF #1) ? Beta 1/28

-       RachH517 (IVF #1) ? Beta 1/31

-       solisilou (FET #3) ? Beta 1/28

-       vensell (FET #1)

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Between ER and ET:

-       asilwhite (IVF #1.2)

-       buddhamama (IVF #1)

-       darby17 (IVF #4) ? freezing for future FET

-       JourneytoJoy07 (IVF #2)

-       JSM0801 (IVF #2)

-       katmarso (IVF #1)

-       lisa41982 (IVF #2)

-       Mr.&Mrs.D (IVF#1)

-       Snapdragon333 (IVF #1)

-       Starspangledgirl1 (IVF #1)

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Stimming/Priming:

-       bunny1027 (IVF #2)

-       cupcake201 (IVF #2)

-       dede0726 (IVF #1)

-       rrdiva (IVF #3)

-       Zazu13 (IVF#4)

On Suppressants (BCP/Lupron):

Waiting to Start Cycle:

-       bhead81(IVF#1)

FET:

-       daisydooda (FET #1)

-       djma81 (FET #2 ? on Estrogen)

-       JewelsW1980 (FET #1 ? on Estrogen)

 

Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
  • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
  • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
  • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
  • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
  • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

Jack has handpicked his sibling up there :)

My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog

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  • AF has just kicked in....yowzers. Best IVF cycle = worst AF. Its ok though, nothing a few Ibuprofen can't fix :)  I had my first 2nd opinion the other day, it was with SIRM in St. Louis. I was VERY pleased with what she had to say....especially since she didn't think I had an egg quality issue. Woohoo!!!  I've also decided to give myself little projects to keep me occupied the next 6-12 months. Weight loss is one of them....I'm shooting for 24 lbs by July. We'll see :)

    Good luck all the Polar Bears still waiting !!!

     

    QOTD:  My DH and I met .....on eHarmony!!   ::gasp::   Its not a hoax, it really works :)

    Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
    NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
    • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
    • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
    • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
    • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
    • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

    Jack has handpicked his sibling up there :)

    My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog

            Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 

                                                      

                                                                              Lilypie Pregnancy tickers


                  Anniversary





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  • Had FET #1 on Wednesday and it went a lot better than our fresh transfer. I was a lot more relaxed, felt a lot better, the people were nicer/more gentle and DH and I chatted pretty much right through the procedure, so that was nice.  I have had some small, short cramps that I definitely did not have last time, but who knows, it could be the PIO. So I'm mostly trying not to think about it. Mostly. The other part of the time I'm googling things like "1dp5dt" which obviously helps nothing :op


    QOTD: DH & I met at work...he was my boss's boss. Scandalous!  He was traveling about 80% of the time at that point though, so it took about a year to really get into an actual relationship

    TTC since Sept 2010
    Aug 2011 - SA reveals no sperm
    Jan 2012 - biopsy, b/w = Sertoli-only syndrome, DH doesn't make the cells needed to make sperm, moving on to DS
    IUI# 1 - 4/1/12 - BFN
    IUI# 2 - 5/4/12 - BFN
    IUI# 3 w/ Clomid - 6/4/12 - BFN
    IUI# 4 w/ Clomid, new donor - 7/5/12 - BFN
    IUI# 5 w/ Clomid & trigger shot/Novarel - 8/3/12 - BFN
    ~Cycle Off~
    IVF# 1 - 19 eggs retrieved, 18 fertilized, 8 frosties. 5-day transfer. Beta #1 - 11/20/12 - BFN
    FET# 1 - 1/23/13 - BFP - beta 2/4/13 - 266, beta 2 - 623, beta 3 - 1452
    Due 10/10/13 - It's a Boy!
    You, Me and Someone Else - updated 5/24/13 - 20 week update

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  • I am on day 7 of stims and had my monitoring appointment this morning. I have 5 good measurable follicles (up from 3 at Wednesday's monitoring appointment). I go back Monday morning - still hoping for a Tuesday 1/29 retrieval!

    QOTD: DH and I met at work (he hired me). We started flirting after about 8 months, got more serious over the next few months and we were living together about a year after I started. Needless to say he is no longer my boss but we do still work together.

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  • kflynn - ((hugs)) to you. I'm so sorry AF is such a biatch this month. And I'm glad to hear your consultation went well! I read about it on you blog and it sounds like you got a lot of really great information!

    Yay for our BFPs so far, let's keep em coming!! GL today Kristinwhit - I hope you get good news! 

    I got the call on Wednesday that my 11 embies are still going strong (I haven't heard anything since then) and I'm scheduled for a 5dt tomorrow, yay!! I've been waiting forever to say I'm PUPO!

    QOTD: DH and I were neighbors growing up, we lived across the street from each other. We didn't start dating until the summer after I graduated high school and we thought it was going to be a summer fling since I was going to college in Boston and he was going to college in IL, but we fell in love and had a long distance relationship for 4 years (I do NOT recommend that) and dated for a few more after college graduation before getting married! Phew - bored with my story yet? Wink 

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  • GL and HUGS to everyone who needs it. I had my last monitoring appointment today and expect to get the call later that I'll be triggering tonight for a Sunday ER. I have nine big follies and a few smaller that I'm hoping might catch up by Sunday!

    QOTD: I started a new project at work right after graduating from college. My boss wanted me to have someone who had done it before to help me an gave me DHs number to call and introduce myself. He came in and it was love at first sight : He couldn't do the project due to a schedule conflict but started "randomly" popping into my office after that.

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    DH dx with Balanced Translocation 5/12 
    Did 3 IVFs - 10/12, 1/13 & 4/13 before
    1 embryo passed PGD and transferred - BFP
    Our beautiful baby girl has arrived!
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  • imageFirefly062:

    Had FET #1 on Wednesday and it went a lot better than our fresh transfer. I was a lot more relaxed, felt a lot better, the people were nicer/more gentle and DH and I chatted pretty much right through the procedure, so that was nice.  I have had some small, short cramps that I definitely did not have last time, but who knows, it could be the PIO. So I'm mostly trying not to think about it. Mostly. The other part of the time I'm googling things like "1dp5dt" which obviously helps nothing :op


    QOTD: DH & I met at work...he was my boss's boss. Scandalous!  He was traveling about 80% of the time at that point though, so it took about a year to really get into an actual relationship

    Sounds like some of the things I've Googled before, LOL Hope your 2ww goes quick!

    Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
    NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
    • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
    • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
    • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
    • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
    • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

    Jack has handpicked his sibling up there :)

    My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog

            Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 

                                                      

                                                                              Lilypie Pregnancy tickers


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  • imagedede0726:

    I am on day 7 of stims and had my monitoring appointment this morning. I have 5 good measurable follicles (up from 3 at Wednesday's monitoring appointment). I go back Monday morning - still hoping for a Tuesday 1/29 retrieval!

    QOTD: DH and I met at work (he hired me). We started flirting after about 8 months, got more serious over the next few months and we were living together about a year after I started. Needless to say he is no longer my boss but we do still work together.

    Sounds like you're on the right track!!! Good luck Monday!!

    Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
    NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
    • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
    • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
    • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
    • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
    • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

    Jack has handpicked his sibling up there :)

    My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog

            Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 

                                                      

                                                                              Lilypie Pregnancy tickers


                  Anniversary





  • imageasilwhite:

    kflynn - ((hugs)) to you. I'm so sorry AF is such a biatch this month. And I'm glad to hear your consultation went well! I read about it on you blog and it sounds like you got a lot of really great information!

    Yay for our BFPs so far, let's keep em coming!! GL today Kristinwhit - I hope you get good news! 

    I got the call on Wednesday that my 11 embies are still going strong (I haven't heard anything since then) and I'm scheduled for a 5dt tomorrow, yay!! I've been waiting forever to say I'm PUPO!

    QOTD: DH and I were neighbors growing up, we lived across the street from each other. We didn't start dating until the summer after I graduated high school and we thought it was going to be a summer fling since I was going to college in Boston and he was going to college in IL, but we fell in love and had a long distance relationship for 4 years (I do NOT recommend that) and dated for a few more after college graduation before getting married! Phew - bored with my story yet? Wink 

    Woohoo!!! Good luck tomorrow!!!

    Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
    NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
    • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
    • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
    • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
    • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
    • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

    Jack has handpicked his sibling up there :)

    My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog

            Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 

                                                      

                                                                              Lilypie Pregnancy tickers


                  Anniversary





  • imagecupcake201:
    GL and HUGS to everyone who needs it. I had my last monitoring appointment today and expect to get the call later that I'll be triggering tonight for a Sunday ER. I have nine big follies and a few smaller that I'm hoping might catch up by Sunday! QOTD: I started a new project at work right after graduating from college. My boss wanted me to have someone who had done it before to help me an gave me DHs number to call and introduce myself. He came in and it was love at first sight : He couldn't do the project due to a schedule conflict but started "randomly" popping into my office after that.

    Awesome!!! Good luck!!

    Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
    NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
    • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
    • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
    • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
    • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
    • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

    Jack has handpicked his sibling up there :)

    My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog

            Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 

                                                      

                                                                              Lilypie Pregnancy tickers


                  Anniversary





  • Hi all!!

    GL hugs to those who need them! Tuesday's fert report was disappointing, since only 2 eggs fertilized. Wednesday the Dr. called said we should do a day 3 transfer. So, our 2 embryos were transferred yesterday morning, a 7A an 8A. FX into the 2ww.

    QOTW: DH I met through mutual friends after a night out. They were actually trying to hook up, but they didn't. We did instead! :

    TTC since 9/2011

    IVF #3 w/ICSI = 9/2013 = BFP!   Beta #1 9/9: 79, Beta #2 9/12: 441

    EDD: 5/20/14

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  • Had my FET #1 yesterday and it went perfect! Pretty much had the same story as firefly relaxed and the people were so much nicer than last time time. My goal for the 2ww is to not worry and to stay positive! 

     

    QOTD: Met my husband through a mutual friend.  

    Age:30 healthy DH: 32 DX Testicular CA '03(banked sperm) Reoccurance of Testicular CA '10 RPLD.TTC: 6/2012. _______________ 6/12 met with RE advised to go to straight IVF due to quality & amount of sperm banked. 6/26/12 day 3 work up & US~ normal. 7/3/2010 Sono~ Polyps. 8/21/12 DH: PEUS~ No retrograde sperm visible; low testosterone. 9/6/12 hysteroscopy/polyectomy~ Removed 2. Now waiting for next steps to start the process of IVF! November IVF Antagonist protocol/risk of OHSS. ER 11/13 17R/15M/12F ET 11/18 transferred 2 beautiful blasts. 5 frozen embies. Beta 11/27 BFN. FET #1 ET 1/24 of 2 blast. HPT+ 2/1. 2/4 beta #1 286. 2/6 beta#2 692 PAIF/SAIF welcome! imageimageLilypie Pregnancy tickers
  • Good morning Everyone! Well, the emotional roller coaster of IF continues... Since I overstimmed, and my body started producing progesterone too early, I was told I would most likely have to freeze my embryos, since my lining could have started breaking down. I just went in for a lining check and sure enough, my lining went down from an 11 to a 9.5. I'll wait to hear what the dr. says, but I know I am not going through with a transfer unless my lining is perfect. I am feeling so frustrated and defeated. I can't stop thinking of the "if only" I had triggered the night before, when my E2 level, lining and follicles were all perfect. Ugh!!! I am going to have a good cry and then try to move forward and start thinking positively, if that's possible. I know it's all out of my control. So, I guess it is back to injections and monitoring appointments for me. 

    On a good note...I had 9 mature eggs, and they all fertilized and were doing well as of yesterday. I am anxiously awaiting today's report! 

     QOTD: My husband's best friend at work, his "work wife", is married to my high school boyfriend. I have gotten to know her over the years, and she set us up. Our first date was over 4 hours, and I knew I definitely wanted to see him again. Especially since I would usually bolt after 1 or 2 drinks on a set-up. It is fun hearing all of your stories about how you met your DH's. Good question of the day!  

    Good luck to all the Polar Bears!!! Thinking of you all! 

             

            

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     Me (34)- no issues found MH (36)- MFI due to Vericocele. Straight to IVF w/ICSI 9/12, Antagonist. 9R, 7M, 5F = BFN c/p,  New RE for IVF #2- 1/13., Long Lupron. ER on 1/22 -10R, 9M, 9F. Transfer on hold due to overstimming. FET in Feb. 2 frozen blasts. Another BFN & another c/p. RPL testing all negative besides MTHFR gene, vericocle repair surgery 4/12/13-Bilateral Grade 3 Vericocele found & fixed, IVF #3 with PGS  4/13- 11R, 9M, 9F. Transferred 2 normal=BFN, 3 normal on ice. CCRM-here we come! ODWU-All test results normal. EPP in August. 21R, 20M, 19F. 12 blasts biopsied & frozen for CCS testing. Results showed 11 normal! FET Oct. 30. 2 5d 4AA blasts transferred. First ever BFP!!! Beta 1=216, Beta 2=870 1st U/S=It's TWINS!!! It's a BOY and a GIRL!! Everyone Welcome!!! 
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  • Good luck to everyone who needs it this week! I am smack in the middle of the 2ww. I am incredibly bloated but I know that is from my hCG booster. Beta is 1/31. Just keeping my FX.

    QOTD: DH and I met in college, we were friends for a long time and then hooked up on a school trip. It was somewhat scandalous because we were both dating other people at the time and it was a small school. I had never cheated on anyone before and won't ever again! Everyone thought we were a flash in the pan but 12 years later we are still going strong. 

    Me: 33, Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, DOR (AMH .35), DH: 38, Borderline low morph
    5/09- Off BCP, 5/09-9/09- No period, 9/09-9/10- Lots of Tests & accupuncture
    10/10 and 11/10- 2 rounds of Menopur + TI= BFNS
    12/10-IUI #1 Menopur = BFN
    1/11- IUI #2 Menopur = BFP, 2/11 missed mc at 9 weeks, D&C
    5/11- Operative Hysteroscopy to remove uterine septum
    6/11- IUI #3 Menopur = BFP, 8/11 missed mc at 11 weeks, D&C
    1/12- Lap and Operative Hysteroscopy to remove uterine septum (again) & scar tissue
    2/12- Stint Removal, 3/12 repeat SHG and HSG- showed scar tissue blocking right tube
    4/12- Operative hysteroscopy (again), RE said he can now see right tube (yay!)
    5/12- Stint removal, 6/12 repeat SHG and HSG-both tubes are open!
    8/12- IUI #4 Bravelle = BFN
    9/12-IUI #5 Bravelle = BFN
    1/13- IVF #1, micro-flare protocol, 7R, 6F, 5dt of 2 AA embryos, 1 to freeze = BFP
    Beta #1: 176, Beta #2: 422, EDD 10/8/13- it's TWINS!
    *PAIF/SAIF always welcome*
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  • You can add me to the 2ww list. I had my transfer yesterday and thankfully everything went smoother than last transfer. It was very quick this time and they had no issues placing the catheter in, last time took almost an hour. So.... I am trying to stay relaxed and think positive.

    How did you and your DH or DW meet?

    I met hubby through my sisters boyfriend.

     

    Edit: My beta is scheduled for 2/2/13


     







          


     TTC since 9/10 consult 1/12 All testing came back fine Diagnosed with Unexplained infertility -3 medicated IUI's All BFN IVF - ER 11/14 24R, 15M, 13F ET 11/19, BETA 11/28 BFFN --Next step FET in Jan ET scheduled for 1/24. Beta #1 350 Beta #2 735. U/S Hell. miscarriage D&C at 9weeks. FET #2 ET 5/28 cancelled FET# 2.5 6/26 ET Beta 7/5 302 7/7 Beta #2 632 Everyone welcome



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  • BFN for me. Not sure when or if we are moving forward.

    We met in graduate school:
    Me: 37, DH: 38: ttc 7 years, dx: unknown
    10/11: after 2 years, saw a RE, FSH 5.4
    11/11: BFP! (surprise after thyroid & normal hsg),
    12/11: missed m/c after 7 week u/s, 1/12: D&C
    6/12 IUI#1-IUI #3: clomid = BFP!, C/P
    IVF #1(10/12) FSH 5.4, AFC: 16 long Lupron, 5R/5M/4F, all 4 made it to 5dt, 1 blast/1-8 cell transferred=BFN
    IVF #2(12/12)AFC 21, MD lupron, 4R/4M/3F, 5dt of 1 blast and 2-8cell. BFN.
    IVF#3(4/13) Natural start antagon protocol, 12R,11F. one PGS normal at day 6 transfer. BFN.
    IVF#4 (11/13) C.CRM (ODW.U normal 8/13 Still no Diagnosis) EPP/antagonist. ER 13R/7M/6F. Only 1 made it to freeze. Abnormal. Looking into options of DE, Fresh vs frozen.
    10/14 new local RE to look into what's next. CD3 FSH 4.7, AMH 0.9. Met with DE agencies and exploring options for feb/march 2015.
    Surprise natural bfp (4 days before donor is signed). Beta #1 at 9dpo: 51.8, 2nd beta: 195 (25 hours doubling) @11dpo. 3rd beta (12/15): 516 (35 hrs doubling) 4th beta(12/17): 895 (58 hours doubling) 5th beta(12/19): 2120. U/S at 5w0d(12/22): one gestational sac with yolk sac. U/S #2 (6w0d)12/29. One little bean measuring 6w0d with HR 124. 3rd u/s(1/4)7w0d: baby measuring 7w2d. HR 134. 3/30: A/S at MFM went great except for low lying placenta. Verifi results are normal! Team Blue! Please send any positive thoughts our way! EDD:8/24/2015
    Baby Will born 8/18. He's perfect.
  • imageJ&D2007:
    BFN for me. Not sure when or if we are moving forward. We met in graduate school:

    I'm so sorry J&D - sending you really big ((hugs)) 

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    DS born on 9/30/13 from IVF #1.2!
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  • Love and hugs to all!! ET will be on Sunday, excited and nervous and in a little disbelief that the time is finally here!

    QOTD: DH and I went to high school together, we never dated then, but were good friends. I came home from college between my soph and junior year, we started dated and have now been together for 10 years :)

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    Me 33 DH 33 Together since 2002 TTC since Oct 2010 RE March 2012 HSG left tube blocked with fluid July Lap done, removed left tube and right tube damaged Break until we can fund IVF Mock Transfer and Consent Signing appt 11/2 Started BC 12/11, Injection class 12/18 Lupron starts 12/27, Menopur,Lupron and GonalF start 1/9, Triggered 1/20, ER 1/22 11R, 3 made it to day 5, ET 1/27 of 2 blasts, I frozen 2/7 beta #1 380, 2/11 beta #2 ? DD born 10/18/2013 

    FET 9/2015-BFN no embryos left........trying on own until I discovered my only tube was blocked
    IVF#2- started stims 6/12 ER 6/22 16 ER 11 mature 8 fertilized ET 6/27 2 day 5 embryos AB and BB put in. 1 frozen BC. Beta #1-175 Beta #2- 422.  Beta #3- 1,024. US-7/29
  • Hello my lovely ladies!!!! My 3rd and final beta came back today at 2080. Woohoo!!!! U/s is scheduled for February 4th.
    QOTD: DH and I met at a bar on St. Patty's day. He was bouncing and told me I was drunk. I in turn told him I was not drunk and pointed out one of my girlfriends who was in the corner making out with one of his friends and told him she was drunk. He laugh at me and we continued to chat for the rest of the night. We didn't start dating until about 6 months later.
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  • Glad to see some BFPs already!!  And hugs to those who need it.

    I am PUPO!!!!!!!!  FET#3 was yesterday.

    QOTD: We met through friends.  He was actually dating one of my friends when we first met.  They broke up, I went abroad for 6 months, and when I returned, it just seemed to be the right place, right time =)  This year will be 11 years together!

    My TTC Journey:
    Dx: Hypothalamic amenorrhea / mild PCOS (Pretty much a hormone/ovulatory disorder)
    Progesterone to induce period w/ the goal of Clomid - never got period (September 2011). Referred to RE.
    Femera - never responded to the meds (December 2011)
    Clomid with TI - BFN (February 2012)
    Injectables (Menopur) - hyperstimulated/canceled (March 2012)
    Injectables #2 (Menopur) with TI- BFN (May 2012)
    IVF - OHSS (transfer canceled), but 11 frozen! (June 1012)
    FET - 1 transferred on 8/09/12. Beta#1 (11dp5dt): 350.3; Beta#2: 365; Beta#3: 157. Biochemical pregnancy.
    FET # 2 - 1 transferred on 11/01/12. Beta#1 (11dp5dt): 337; Beta#2: 769. BFP!!! 1st ultrasound 11/28/12 showed heartbeat, but measuring 5 days behind. 2nd ultrasound 12/05/12 - miscarriage.
    FET # 3 - 1 transferred on 1/24/13. Beta#1 (11dp5dt): BFN.
    FET # 4 - 2 transferred on 3/21/13.  Bet #1 (11dp5dt): 660; Beta#2: 1,300.  Miscarried at home @ 6 weeks.

    FET # 5 - 2 transferred on 7/12/13.  Beta #1 (10dp6dt): BFN.
    Attempted an IUI in late August 2013, but didn't respond well.
    IVF #2 with PGS - Stims started 10/28 with retrieval on 11/11.  Of 14 mature eggs, 10 fertilized, 4 made it to Day 5 & 1 made it to Day 6. We did PGS on the Day 5 embryos, and 3 of 4 were normal. Had ET on 11/17. Beta #1 (8dp6dt): 203. Beta #2 (10dp6dt): 618. We since had two ultrasounds & on 12/19, our RE released us to the OB.  On 1/02/14, we had our first ultrasound with the OB where we heard the heartbeat.  We are so thankful for the blessing & crossing every finger & toe for a healthy & successful pregnancy.

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  • Started PIO today, stopped Lupron and decreased estrogen.

    QOTD DH and I met when we were 14 and were friends all of our school life. When we were 24 we met up by accident at a bar and chatted the whole night and then we stayed in touch online for a couple weeks. He invited me on a road trip to visit his college buds and we've been together ever since!! 8 years on Tuesday.

    Me- 32, DH- 32- TTC for 4 Years
    IUIs 1-6 BFN
    IVF #1= BFP- M/C
    FET- Beta#1: 69, #2: 482, #3: 1088, #4: 28,318, Ultrasound- 1 beautiful heartbeat
    It's a boy!

     BabyFruit Ticker

  • Hello ladies!  Congratulations to all the BFPs and hugs for those that need them. My final monitoring aappointment was today and I trigger tonight and the ER will be Sunday!  My RE was concerned about my blood pressure being really high (for me) and my estrogen being higher than last time.  I was told that there was a possibility that they may have to freeze all and do a FET later. Since my estrogen came back at 3,159, she thinks we will be able to do the ET next Friday. That is if we have normal embryos after the testing. 

     

    My DH and I met at a bar - and I don't drink! 

    TTC #1: 3 years,Me:38, DH:45 Dx: Balanced Translocation, MF July 2011: Natural - C/P, July 2012: IUI w/Clomid
  • So, I'm 9dp3dt and it's not looking good. The hcg booster is still lingering in my body and the only thing I see is an ever fading line. It's so faint, that it would only be visible to a woman through IF-glasses and she would still have doubts. It was there yesterday and the day before and it is becoming fainter each day. My beta would have been sunday but they're closed, hence, beta on monday. A FRER would have definitely shown something by now. When I google "9dp3dt bfn then bfp" all I see are posts from women that did indeed get a bfn later and posts from women telling them it's too early and they know somebody who knows somebody that still got a bfp... I'm sad and I have started to deal with the fact that IVF#2 is coming. 

    I was at a congress today out of town and presented my research results. The presentation went well but the congress hall was butt freezing cold and on the way back the train I took was packed full because of a defect wagon and I had to stand for 1,5 hours... 

    I'm sorry to bring everybody down with my pity party, but I really would like to be somebody else right now. 

    Thank you for reading all this.

     

    QOTD: DH and I lived in the same dorm when we were both exchange students and met at one of those house parties. We only started dating after we both moved to work in the country where we had met. We sort of ran into each other on the street anf went for coffee for good old times sake... Thinking of this just made me very teary but also made my heart smile. Thank you ladies <3  

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  • I had my ER yesterday...I'm over the dizziness and nausea but still very bloated and painful.  I'd rather be painful than nauseous though.  I'm not sure if I will get the fert report today or tomorrow, in the meantime hanging out in bed and hoping that I will be well enough to go to work tomorrow.  If I continue to look like I'm a few months pregnant though I don't know what I'll do, I can't walk around holding onto my tummy all day! :)

    Dh and I actually met on an online dating site.  We clicked right away with humor and sarcasm, we e-mailed back and forth for a few weeks until I decided to ask him out.  I think we were surprised on date #1 how fun it was to hang out.  We've been together for 4 years in February and even though we have had our ups and downs, it is the best relationship that I have ever been in.  

     

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    Hello ladies! nbsp;Congratulations to all the BFPs and hugs for those that need them. My final monitoring aappointment was today and I trigger tonight and the ER will be Sunday! nbsp;My RE was concerned about my blood pressure being really high for me and my estrogen being higher than last time.nbsp;nbsp;I was told that there was a possibility that they may have to freeze all and do a FET later. Since my estrogen came back at 3,159, she thinks we will be able to do the ET next Friday. That is if we have normal embryos after the testing.nbsp;nbsp;My DH and I met at a bar and I don't drink!nbsp;
    Good luck bunny! I trigger tonight too for a Sunday ER.

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    DH dx with Balanced Translocation 5/12 
    Did 3 IVFs - 10/12, 1/13 & 4/13 before
    1 embryo passed PGD and transferred - BFP
    Our beautiful baby girl has arrived!
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  • Hi Polar ladies!!!

    Well as many of you know yesterday, appt went in a different direction than I anticipated, but I didn't even have to make a decision, it was made for me. My progestirine went up to like a 4, so no transfer for me.

    Good news is trigger worked, and I will a lot more eggs than they thought as of right now 15 are mature and ready. That is highest I ever had, so hopefully we will have lots of embies to freeze, and I will never EVER have to cycle again, even to get siblings. FX and everything else. They will have me do a fet in FEb. Yep, yet another badge to add lol.

    I met husband through my roomate, on 4th of july. I can honestly say when I met him I saw fireworks because we went to my mom's house to watch them all together, I was friendly. We have been together ever since. (14 years later)

    Married BF 6/29/2002/
    TTC Since Aug 2011/
    ME:34 all clear/DH:41 DX Severe MFI/
    IVF w/ICSI OCT 2012 Stims started 10/8/ER 10/19/12/ET 10/24/Beta#1 11/2=BFN (beta was 1.2)

    IVF 2.0-Baseline 11/7/12 beta 0/All Clear
    Stim start 11/7/12//ER 11/19 11M//10F
    ET 2 embies 11/24//Beta#1 28 Beta #2 23 Beta#3 29
    stop meds Beta#4 37/C/P 5W5D EDD:8/12/13/IVF#3 in Jan

    Ivf 3-frozen 3 poor 3day/fet=bfn

    Ivf#4 New dr. New protocol=beta1 197 beta#2 677 beta#3 1557
     u/s 8/13 =TWINS 2 strong hb
    Due Date 4/4/14

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  • Still waiting for the lab. I tested at 7:30 am but my RE has not received the report yet. If I don't hear by the end of office hours I am going to POAS and hope that it works.

    Q I met my husband while on a date w another guy. My date introduced me by the wrong name and got worse from there. I stayed friends w my DH for 3 years while I dated wrong guys and he worked on his career. Finally I decided I wanted to be treated well and we gave it a serious go. Everything got better as we went. (except for this trip into IF which I hope is over soon)

     

    Beta 1 is 188 BFP

    Next beta is Monday. Not ready to celebrate yet but certainly more hopeful. 

    TTC since 5/11 both uf us are >35
    Clomid 4cycles pregnancy ended in MC 6/12
    IUI #1,2, 3 and 4 ALL BFN.
    Moved on to IVF in Jan. 2013 Beta #1 288, Beta #2 529 Heartbeat on 2/8! Miscarriage at 15 weeks. 4 months to be complete. Every test known to science. No known reason for MC. FET Oct 2013 BFP on 11/2. Beta# 1 910. Successful pregnancy! {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252 {\fonttbl\f0\fswiss\fcharset0 Helvetica;} {\colortbl;\red255\green255\blue255;\red51\green51\blue51;\red255\green255\blue255;} \deftab720 \pard\pardeftab720\sl280\partightenfactor0 \f0\fs22 \cf2 \cb3 \expnd0\expndtw0\kerning0 \outl0\strokewidth0 \strokec2 Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker}
  • I got my betas moved up. #1 today at 6dp5dt was 72. Next one is on Sunday. First ultrasound is scheduled for 2/15. FX that everything progresses well.

    DH and I met online actually Big Smile  I tried online dating for like 2 weeks and we hit it off immediately.

  • imagekatmarso:
    Hi all!! GL hugs to those who need them! Tuesday's fert report was disappointing, since only 2 eggs fertilized. Wednesday the Dr. called said we should do a day 3 transfer. So, our 2 embryos were transferred yesterday morning, a 7A an 8A. FX into the 2ww. QOTW: DH I met through mutual friends after a night out. They were actually trying to hook up, but they didn't. We did instead! :

    Snuggle in little embies!!! FX for you!

    Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
    NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
    • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
    • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
    • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
    • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
    • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

    Jack has handpicked his sibling up there :)

    My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog

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  • imagevensell:

    Had my FET #1 yesterday and it went perfect! Pretty much had the same story as firefly relaxed and the people were so much nicer than last time time. My goal for the 2ww is to not worry and to stay positive! 

     

    QOTD: Met my husband through a mutual friend.  

    Woohoo!!!  FX for you!

    Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
    NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
    • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
    • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
    • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
    • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
    • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

    Jack has handpicked his sibling up there :)

    My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog

            Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 

                                                      

                                                                              Lilypie Pregnancy tickers


                  Anniversary





  • imageJSM0801:

    Good morning Everyone! Well, the emotional roller coaster of IF continues... Since I overstimmed, and my body started producing progesterone too early, I was told I would most likely have to freeze my embryos, since my lining could have started breaking down. I just went in for a lining check and sure enough, my lining went down from an 11 to a 9.5. I'll wait to hear what the dr. says, but I know I am not going through with a transfer unless my lining is perfect. I am feeling so frustrated and defeated. I can't stop thinking of the "if only" I had triggered the night before, when my E2 level, lining and follicles were all perfect. Ugh!!! I am going to have a good cry and then try to move forward and start thinking positively, if that's possible. I know it's all out of my control. So, I guess it is back to injections and monitoring appointments for me. 

    On a good note...I had 9 mature eggs, and they all fertilized and were doing well as of yesterday. I am anxiously awaiting today's report! 

     QOTD: My husband's best friend at work, his "work wife", is married to my high school boyfriend. I have gotten to know her over the years, and she set us up. Our first date was over 4 hours, and I knew I definitely wanted to see him again. Especially since I would usually bolt after 1 or 2 drinks on a set-up. It is fun hearing all of your stories about how you met your DH's. Good question of the day!  

    Good luck to all the Polar Bears!!! Thinking of you all! 

    Don't beat yourself up over it, those embies need a healthy place to grow you're doing them the best thing!!! FX for them to keep growing nice so you've got lots to freeze:)

    Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
    NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
    • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
    • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
    • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
    • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
    • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

    Jack has handpicked his sibling up there :)

    My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog

            Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 

                                                      

                                                                              Lilypie Pregnancy tickers


                  Anniversary





  • imageRachH517:

    Good luck to everyone who needs it this week! I am smack in the middle of the 2ww. I am incredibly bloated but I know that is from my hCG booster. Beta is 1/31. Just keeping my FX.

    QOTD: DH and I met in college, we were friends for a long time and then hooked up on a school trip. It was somewhat scandalous because we were both dating other people at the time and it was a small school. I had never cheated on anyone before and won't ever again! Everyone thought we were a flash in the pan but 12 years later we are still going strong. 

    Almost there, FX for you!!

    Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
    NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
    • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
    • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
    • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
    • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
    • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

    Jack has handpicked his sibling up there :)

    My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog

            Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 

                                                      

                                                                              Lilypie Pregnancy tickers


                  Anniversary





  • imagedaiseydooda:

    You can add me to the 2ww list. I had my transfer yesterday and thankfully everything went smoother than last transfer. It was very quick this time and they had no issues placing the catheter in, last time took almost an hour. So.... I am trying to stay relaxed and think positive.

    How did you and your DH or DW meet?

    I met hubby through my sisters boyfriend.

     

    Edit: My beta is scheduled for 2/2/13


     

    Glad to hear it went well, FX!!

    Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
    NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
    • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
    • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
    • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
    • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
    • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

    Jack has handpicked his sibling up there :)

    My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog

            Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 

                                                      

                                                                              Lilypie Pregnancy tickers


                  Anniversary





  • imageJ&D2007:
    BFN for me. Not sure when or if we are moving forward. We met in graduate school:

     

    ::squishy hugs::   I'm sorry, IF sucks

    Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
    NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
    • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
    • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
    • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
    • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
    • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

    Jack has handpicked his sibling up there :)

    My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog

            Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 

                                                      

                                                                              Lilypie Pregnancy tickers


                  Anniversary





  • imageMr&Mrs.D:

    Love and hugs to all!! ET will be on Sunday, excited and nervous and in a little disbelief that the time is finally here!

    QOTD: DH and I went to high school together, we never dated then, but were good friends. I came home from college between my soph and junior year, we started dated and have now been together for 10 years :)

    Great way to end the weekend!! FX for you!

    Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
    NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
    • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
    • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
    • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
    • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
    • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

    Jack has handpicked his sibling up there :)

    My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog

            Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 

                                                      

                                                                              Lilypie Pregnancy tickers


                  Anniversary





  • imagesunflowers4AC:
    Hello my lovely ladies!!!! My 3rd and final beta came back today at 2080. Woohoo!!!! U/s is scheduled for February 4th. QOTD: DH and I met at a bar on St. Patty's day. He was bouncing and told me I was drunk. I in turn told him I was not drunk and pointed out one of my girlfriends who was in the corner making out with one of his friends and told him she was drunk. He laugh at me and we continued to chat for the rest of the night. We didn't start dating until about 6 months later.

     

    Awesome!!! Congrats!!!

    Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
    NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
    • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
    • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
    • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
    • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
    • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

    Jack has handpicked his sibling up there :)

    My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog

            Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 

                                                      

                                                                              Lilypie Pregnancy tickers


                  Anniversary





  • imageCarolina Blue Skies:

    Glad to see some BFPs already!!  And hugs to those who need it.

    I am PUPO!!!!!!!!  FET#3 was yesterday.

    QOTD: We met through friends.  He was actually dating one of my friends when we first met.  They broke up, I went abroad for 6 months, and when I returned, it just seemed to be the right place, right time =)  This year will be 11 years together!

    Woohoo!!!! Hope your 2ww goes quick!!

    Me: 33, Endocrine issues & FVL       DH: 32, Nothing 
    NTNP 2009-2012         TTC since 2012:
    • Clomid, 2 IUI cycles, and 5 IVF cycles = BFN
    • FET #1   August 2013 = BFP!     EDD 5/11/14
    • Jack dx at 19w1d with Dandy Walker on 12/16/13
    • Severe Pre-e /HELLP set in Jack born sleeping at 20w1d on 12/23/13
    • FET #2 --July 2014  BFP!  ---  EDD  4/5/15

    Jack has handpicked his sibling up there :)

    My blog about IF and loss ... Kate's IF Blog

            Lilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 

                                                      

                                                                              Lilypie Pregnancy tickers


                  Anniversary





  • imageKristinwhit:

    Still waiting for the lab. I tested at 7:30 am but my RE has not received the report yet. If I don't hear by the end of office hours I am going to POAS and hope that it works.

    Q I met my husband while on a date w another guy. My date introduced me by the wrong name and got worse from there. I stayed friends w my DH for 3 years while I dated wrong guys and he worked on his career. Finally I decided I wanted to be treated well and we gave it a serious go. Everything got better as we went. (except for this trip into IF which I hope is over soon)

     

    Beta 1 is 188 BFP

    Next beta is Monday. Not ready to celebrate yet but certainly more hopeful. 

    Yay, congrats!! GL on Monday! 

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  • imagenew+tothis:

    I got my betas moved up. #1 today at 6dp5dt was 72. Next one is on Sunday. First ultrasound is scheduled for 2/15. FX that everything progresses well.

    DH and I met online actually Big Smile  I tried online dating for like 2 weeks and we hit it off immediately.

    Woo hoo! Great beta! FX for you on Sunday! 

    Oct 13 April Siggy: Bunnies
    The 33 Most Important Bunny GIFs On The Internet


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    DS born on 9/30/13 from IVF #1.2!
      Lilypie - (xNS5)
  • Update:  Had ET yesterday!  Transferred 2 embryos; both were graded 4BF, which they said was very good.  I'm now in my first IVF 2WW and planning to test out the trigger and POAS before scheduled beta.

    QOTW:  We worked at Wal-mart when we were in college and co-workers introduced us.
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    TTC since Sept. 2011
    DX: MFI
    IUI#1 8/2012: BFN
    IUI#2 9/2012: BFN
    IUI#3 10/2012: BFN
    IVF#1 (2 embryos transferred) 1/2013: BFN
    IVF#2 (2 embryos transferred) 5/2013: BFP!!!  EDD 1/24/14
    Beta 1 (5/17) - 66.8 Beta 2 (5/21) - 341 Beta 3 (5/27) - 2771
    1st u/s 6/7 - measuring right on track at 7 weeks with 144 bpm!
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