Its been a while! I have been trying not to stress about TTC and see if it it happens on its own. Well, my natural TTC plans didn't work and now we are going to do IVF. I have our first appt on 4/23 and go from there.
I had done an IUI in the past but since Im older now, I just want to go full steam ahead.
My question is....what should I expect for IVF? What do they do that is different then IUI? I know its more technical. Can someone just give me a rundown on the steps/processes for IVF?
Sorry for any typos. ..Im mobile bumping
Me - 41 DH - 28 ****
Proud mom to Christopher, dob 7/15/92 ****
Nathaniel dob 1/18/05 -1/18/05 (8 mos) in heaven ****
bfp 8/26/10 m/c 10/14/10 at 7 wks. ****
D&C 10/15/10 ****
Cycles 1-4 BFN's ****
Cycle #5 - 100 mg Clomid ****
IUI #1 - 04/23/11 and 4/24/11 - 5/8/11 IUI #1 = BFFN
BFP 10/14/11 - EDD 6/22/12** Stick little one Stick! Athena Jane 5/31/12 - 8/28/12
Big difference is with IVF you have a surgical retrieval of your eggs. They are fertilized with your husband's sperm and transferred back to you on either Day 3 or Day 5 (depending on number retrieved and quality). Usually you stimulate your o
TTC since 10/09
Me-43 DH-44
RE and testing 10/10-11/10, Recommending IVF
1/11 New RE
AMA and DOR-DH low motility
IVF #1.1 cancelled 3/11 due to poor response IVF #1.2 May 2011, one perfect 8-cell embryo, 3dt-BFN, IVF #2.1 Converted to IUI d/t poor response. New RE 9/2011. IVF 2.2 completed using HGH,EPP,DHEA, Q-10 and accupuncture. Transferred one 8-cell, grade one embryo on 10/19. BFP 10/31/11 Chemical pregancy on 11/2/11. Started stims for IVF #3, our final try, on 12-2-11. ET on 12/18. Transferred 3 Grade A embryos-BFFN Planning DE IVF, late March/early April- Donors ER expected to be 4/2-4/4.
PAIF/SAIF welcome
Good to see you back, Calibride.....sorry that the natural route didn't bring you a BFP. You are smart to get right to the RE and go for the IVF. Happywife summed it up, for sure. Wishing you good luck at your first apt and after.....
Welcome back Calibride. Wishing you all the best for this cycle!
ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
Met with RE 4/11.
2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do
"shared" program.
Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months.
Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive. Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)
DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!
I had to go straight to IVF/ICSI because of DH's dx so I cannot compare to IUI. But I can add that everything depends on your protocol. And your protocol is determined by your Day 3 labs usually and any other tests you have had and age can als
H: 34 dx Azoospermia due to CBAVD from CF
ME: 39 IS FINE!!! DOR and poor AMH/FSH/LH
IVF/ICSI/PESA #1 Beta 1 373 Beta 2 1783 BOY/GIRL TWINS!! Born April 2010!!
Natural FET 5/26/12 2 blasts Beta 1 207 Beta 2 513 Beta 3 1377 U/S 6/28 Pregnancy not viable d & c scheduled
IVF/ICSI/PESA #2 ER 11/15/12 Nothing to transfer
IVF/ICSI #3 April 2013 MDLF 3dt of 3 embryos, chemical
IVF #4/ICSI/MESA/CCS/FET EPP April 2015
ODWU CCRM with Dr. Sch COMPLETE!!!! Put on acai supplement they are studying for DOR and embryo quality.
DAY 3 Labs Drawn 2/26 put on vitamin D and calcium supplements
Regroup and Protocol Reveal 3/04 "Bazooka Protocol" EPP with MDLF "Protocol 6 with patches"
ER/MESA 4/10 ER 9 eggs retrieved MESA success found live swimmers
I have had 3 IUIs and plan to do IVF next. I just had my IVF prep class with my center last Thursday - overwhelming is an understatement! I think pp have answered most of your questions but here is my take.
The IUI is v
Me: 37 DH: 37 TTC since Jan 2012. RE consult and initial testing done in Aug 2012: SA fine, AMH 1.1 & HSG clear - on way to IUI but got BFP on 9/10/2012. m/c 10/3/2012 at 6w5d. BFP next cycle which was a c/p. IUI #1: Clomid 100mg 12/6= BFN. IUI#2 (unmedicated) Jan 2013 = BFN. Hysteroscopy 1/25/13. IUI#3 Clomid 100mg 2/23 = BFN IUI# 4: BFN. IVF #1 April 2013, BFP! EDD 1/12/14 with Boy!
Wow! Im getting nervous just reading your responses! I think the craziest thing they did with me during the IUI process was having an internal ultrasound while on my period!!
IVF is a totally different ballgame! Yikes!
Jacqui, I
Me - 41 DH - 28 ****
Proud mom to Christopher, dob 7/15/92 ****
Nathaniel dob 1/18/05 -1/18/05 (8 mos) in heaven ****
bfp 8/26/10 m/c 10/14/10 at 7 wks. ****
D&C 10/15/10 ****
Cycles 1-4 BFN's ****
Cycle #5 - 100 mg Clomid ****
IUI #1 - 04/23/11 and 4/24/11 - 5/8/11 IUI #1 = BFFN
BFP 10/14/11 - EDD 6/22/12** Stick little one Stick! Athena Jane 5/31/12 - 8/28/12
Hey Cali, don't be nervous. It sounds like a lot but, your doctor will custom fit a plan for you.... I can understand doing the back/forth thing with your hubby, it is a bit frustrating, I am sure, but, you both will ge
Re: Hi Ladies!!
Good to see you back, Calibride.....sorry that the natural route didn't bring you a BFP. You are smart to get right to the RE and go for the IVF. Happywife summed it up, for sure. Wishing you good luck at your first apt and after.....
ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive. Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)
DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!
Jacque, I cant wait to hear about your experience! Keep me posted :
I forgot to ask you how your new job is going? I hope well. Didn't you move to Arizona? How are you liking it there? I hope well.
I will definately keep you posted on my protocol. I go in on Monday, bright a
Hi Cali,
I have had 3 IUIs and plan to do IVF next. I just had my IVF prep class with my center last Thursday - overwhelming is an understatement! I think pp have answered most of your questions but here is my take.
The IUI is v
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Me: 41 DH: 46. We are TTC our 1st, started July '11,
3 cycles clomid with Ob,
1 cycle Tamoxifen with Ob,
Diagnosed PCOS 11/5/12
clomid, trigger & timed bd 12/12 BFN
1st clomid IUI 1/4/13 BFN.
2nd clomid IUI 2/13 cancelled didn't respond to clomid.
3/15/13 scheduled laparoscopy & on bcp.
May 10 IUI from injectibles - BFN
May 22 done with interventions it will either happen or it won't.
February 2014 No longer actively trying, but not preventing.
SURPISE BFP 4/2/2015!!!!!!!!!!
Miscarriage 4/23/15
IVF is a totally different ballgame! Yikes!
Jacqui, I
Hey Cali, don't be nervous. It sounds like a lot but, your doctor will custom fit a plan for you.... I can understand doing the back/forth thing with your hubby, it is a bit frustrating, I am sure, but, you both will ge
Good luck to you! I hope you get your BFP after that!!