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Hello: Introduction (Preg. mentioned)

sinnedambitionsinnedambition member
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Hi Everyone.

 My husband and I have been TTC since April of 2012. As of this month, we have had all the preliminary tests done and they have all been normal, so we are currently "unexplained." 

 We got married 2.5 years ago and have been battling the "when are you going to have a baby" question for the better part of it. At first we could play it off that we wanted to travel first, well...multiple trips to Europe later, that excuse is a little played out. In addition, I have finally hit the point where I want to throw daggers at people who point about how sick they are of their kids or being pregnant. My friends are mostly on round two or three of children and no one really understands where I'm coming from.

In addition, I'm a horrible stress eater and have gained a nice 30lbs in the past 6 months (which is counterproductive). So, I'm here just to find a place that doesn't feel so lonely and has some knowledgeable advice.

 

 

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  • babydreams13babydreams13 member
    Welcome.  Our 3 year anniversary is coming up soon so I feel you on the question asking.  When people ask I say hopefully one day.  I always tell people I only plan on having 1 or 2 children so I don't need to rush.  That usually shuts them up.  I gained about 10 lbs in the last 6 months also between the stress and the meds.  I'm planning on starting up running again on Monday.  If I'm not gonna be preg I can't look fat...lol.  Good luck with everything.  
    ***SIGGY WARNING***

    DX: Unexplained
    6 Failed IUIs (Clomid and Gonal F).  
    IVF #1 began August 2013- BC, 4 days of Estrace, stimmed with Gonal F and Menopur, Ganirelix, 9R 5M 5F, Medrol and Doxycycline, 5 day transfer of 2 early blastocysts- good quality, Progesterone, Estrace, and baby aspirin, BETA on 9/20 BFN,   IVF #2 began September 2013, stimming with Gonal F (higher dose) and Menopur, Ganirelix, 18R 14M 9F with ICSI, 5 day transfer of 2 BBs one was starting to hatch, 2 frosties: 1  BB and 1 AC, BETA on 10/21, BFN BETA was a 5- chemical 
    Getting some more testing and trying to figure out what the issue is before FET in December, started acupuncture on 11/10, RLP and some other BW nothing major to report except slightly high Prolactin. Prolactin was slightly high when I started with my RE and I already had an MRI which was Neg.  Endo biopsy=negative.  WTF is wrong with us???
    12/18/13 FET of 1 BB and 1 AC.  Hoping for a miracle.  Beta 12/26 Low BETA-8 2nd BETA 5- chemical
    After 3 failed transfers IDK where to go from here.  Still no real answers as to why this isn't working.  Getting a second opinion in February and looking into immune testing.  
    2/14- NEW RE- Immune testing showed a partial dq alpha match with DH- On prednisone and did intralipids prior to transfer.  3/14 Lupron, gonal f, menopur, HGH.  ER 15 mature all 15 fertilized!  5dt of an early blast grade 1 and an expanded blast grade 2.  BETA on 4/21.  1 grade 2 embryo frozen
    BETA #1 59 BETA #2 148 BETA #3 283 BETA #4 2,783! US at 6w2d shows 1 bean measuring right on track! HR 121.  US at 8w3d measuring on track HR 177. Released form my RE.  EDD 12/28


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  • ttuprincessttuprincess member

    Welcome to the board. I understand you on the question asking. DH and I have been married almost 7 years and people always ask us when we are going to have kids. We are both lawyers so for a while we could use building our careers as an excuse, but now that we are both settled in our jobs it is harder to use that. 

    I am also a stress eater. I don't have any advice on how to kick that. But I can empathize.

    anyways, welcome and good luck.  

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    Me 32 :: DH 41

     TTC since November, 2011

    DH's SA : Excellent

    Lap and Hysteroscopy June 2012

    DX: PCOS, Stage III Endo, slight Adenomyosis, blocked tube, and probable LPD

    Treatments:  6 Months Lupron Depot injections; 1500 mg metformin; 3 cycles of Clomid + TI = BFN

    3 endometrial biopsies all were "out of phase" 

    September - December, 2013:  Break to lose weight and get healthy

    40 lb weight loss but still not ovulating "in phase"  

    February - March 2014: bcps + follistim + trigger + TI = BFP

     Beta #1 (12dpo): 30; Beta #2 (18dpo): 500; Beta #3 (25dpo): 7,000!!! 

    1st u/s 4/16: One beautiful hb at 144 bmp 

    2nd u/s 4/29: hb at 166 bmp.  Graduated from RE!!

    TEAM PINK! 

    Baby girl arrived on Thanksgiving day weighing 7lbs 6oz and measuring 20 inches

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  • jenaerbjenaerb member
    Sorry you find yourself at this board, however these ladies are amazing and a wealth of knowledge. :) Good Luck! 

    I'm also a stress eater....I hate it. 
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  • monimu13monimu13 member
    Yep, people are pretty nosey, the last person who asked me when I was going to have a baby (my SIL), I flipped her off :)...that shut her up.  Welcome to the board!
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    TTC since July 2011
    BFP #1: 2/15/12-Ectopic/Mtx at 6 wks
    BFP #2: 10/12/12-m/c at 5 wks. 
    BFP #3: 8/27/13
    Me: MTHFR, Low AMH (1.1), High NK cells and Antiphospholipid Antibodies.
    DH:MFI-Low morph (1%), DNA fragmentation: Excellent!
    5 rounds of clomid, 3 IUIs, and multiple non-medicated cycles- BFFN                                                      
    IVF with ICSI in August 2013 brought us our babies.  ER-9R, 7M, 4F w/ICSI  ET of 2-Grade 2 blasts. 
    + HPT at 6dp5dt. #1 (8dp5dt)- 105    #2 (13dp5dt)- 510  #3 (15dp5dt)- 960  #4 (17dp5dt)- 1889
    Dx shortened cervix, PTL, and preeclampsia during pregnancy.  Lots of medications and 13 weeks of bedrest, babies were born healthy at 34w4d!

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  • Jbmoore23Jbmoore23
    Welcome, and sorry you are having trouble TTC. My husband and I have been trying for close to 2 years and have had no luck. While my sister got pregnant their first month trying and my sisterinlaw after only 4 or 5 months. It is frustrating for sure and you get tired of people telling you not to worry about it or stop trying and it will happen. I hope you find all the support and answers you are looking for. And I hope you don't have to be on this board very long.
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  • RunCC37RunCC37 member
    Welcome and I'm sorry you find yourself here. But it's a great board for the things you're looking for: support, understanding, and information.

    The last person who asked me when we were "going to have babies" was a student's mother. So I had to be professional with my response. In my head, I was screaming and crying. But on the outside, I just smiled and said, "When the time is right." Grrrrrrr!!

    Anyway, welcome and good luck!
    **SIGGY WARNING**

    Me: 32 DH: 35  TTC#1 since March 2012
    Dx: Poor Embryo Quality, Arcuate Uterus, Poor Uterine Blood Flow, Mild Endo, 
           Protein S Deficiency, Sjorgen's Syndrome 

    IUI #1-5: BFN
    Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy: minimal endo, partial septoplasty
    IVF #1: 10R/6M/6F ~ Day 3 ET = BFN
    IVF #2: 14R/9M/5F ~ transfer canceled ~ all embryos arrested at 1-2 cell stage
    IVF #3: 9R/5M/5F ~ 1 frosty!
    IVF #4 (FET #1): BFN

    IVF #5 (DE IVF #1 with Dr. KK protocol): Currently PREGNANT!!!!!!
    Synthroid + Prednisone + Metformin + Baby Aspirin + Supplements Galore = 15+ pills a day
    Lupron + Lovenox + Delestrogen + IVIG + B/W = 2-5 pokes a day
    19R, 17M, 17F - transferred two Grade A blasts 11/16, four frosties!!!
    Beta #1 11/24 (13dpo/8dp5dt) = 367 ~ Beta #2 11/26 (15dpo/10dp5dt) = 709
    Beta #3 11/29 (18dpo/13dp5dt) = 1,997 ~ Beta #4 12/1 (20dpo/15dp5dt) = 3,403

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  • ChristineM81ChristineM81 member
    Welcome and I'm sorry that you are having trouble. I hate the "when are you having kids" question so much! I usually just give a vague "we'll see" and try to change the subject. Good luck!
    Me: 31, DH: 31, TTC since April 2011. "unexplained" dx
    Initial testing through OB in August 2012, including HSG and SA
    Sept 2012 BFP, m/c at 7weeks.
    Met with RE March 2013
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  • sinnedambitionsinnedambition member
    Thanks all for the welcome! =)
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  • emtbd26emtbd26
    Welcome!! Sorry you have to be here but you will find these ladies so helpful! they really keep me going on those "I WANT TO GIVE UP" days!

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    *Me 28 Husband 31

    *TTC since 10/2009

    *10/2010Tried 1 cycle of clomid 50mg with no results

    *12/2010 On break due to needing a new OB and money reasons

    5/5/12 Underwent exploratory surgery and had tubes blown out- no issues found

    5/5/12 DH had SA and numbers look great

    7/2102 50mg dose of clomid with ovulation and timed sex no results

    8/12 Clomid cylce #3- no success

    8/30 Went to see RE and we have decided to move onto IUI attempts

    10/18 IUI#1 BFN and cyst developed so on hold

    11/17 IUI cycle #2 BFN
    IUI #3,4,5,6 =BFN

    First round of IVF- 2 fresh transfered Beta=20, 37 than ended in M/C- Will do frozen transfer in Sept!

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