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Third-Party Reproduction
2MamazInSeattle
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**~~Third-Party Reproduction Check-In!!!~~**
2MamazInSeattle
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This weekly check-in is for anyone using/considering or who has used a 3rd party method of reproduction, including: Donor egg, donor sperm, embryo adoption, gestation carrier, or surrogate - also Donors, GC's and surrogates as well!
Great check-in last week ladies, and awesome to hear all the responses to the question around how you chose your donor(s). Thanks for participating! If you haven't checked in for a while especially, please check-in! If you have any dates to report (cycle dates, EDDs, etc.) please include those! Thanks 
Week of August 5th Check-In!
1. Any news or updates?
2. QOTW: If you had a chance to be in a documentary or reality show, would you? What would your ideal show be like?
And yes, I am hugging myself in the check-in....sigh.
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| ((Hugs)) |
2MamazInSeattle
– DE/DS FET#1 was July
18, BFP that ended up a c/p at 4w3d  |
| New BFPs & Other Good News! |
| Liz4Paws - The embies are coming! The embies are coming!!! Finally + congrats!!! |
| BabyVDM - TWINS?! What! Buried in a check-in! Double congrats to you!! |
| Lacyj76 - What a great batch of embies you got! Congrats and FX for a + FET! |
| Happywifemomofone - So glad baby boy is healthy!!! Phew, and YAY! |
| LittleLady77 – Fresh DE was July 23, wow what a beta (822 at 10dp5dt!) |
| GoaliesWife123 - Congrats on your first IUI!! |
| In the TWW! |
| GoaliesWife123 - IUI#1 on 8/2 - in the TWW! FX for you! |
| orangemell2012 - DE on 7/7 - in the TWW! Good luck!! |
| Currently Cycling/Scheduled |
| sam18iamiam - DS - IUI#2 mid-August |
| MrsT4 – DE FET#1 – waiting on calendar for late August FET! |
| Stinkerbell6879 – Fresh DE IVF schedled for 9/2/13! |
| Lacyj67 – DE IVF#1 ER in July and FET on 9/3/13. |
| KateBee – Gest. Surrogate – Matched! ET for late Aug/early Sept.! |
| Meck716 - DS - IUI #1 will be between Aug 28-31. |
| ArgyleBridge - Egg donor - ET estimated mid-September! |
| 2MamazinSeattle - DE/DS - FET #2 on September 16th. |
| Waiting to Cycle |
| BeckyP005 – Fresh DE; waiting for donor availability. |
| Brooklynesque – DE IVF #1 - Waiting for new calendar after July cancel. |
| DoublePortion – Embryo Adoption; waiting for availability. |
| Faithita – DE - On the RE waiting list! |
| Firesiren – DS – FET planned for fall timeframe. |
| GetwickMom – Searching for GC - banking frosties due to MFI, hoping for ET ~Sept. 2014! |
| Jen12573 – Embryo Adoption - adopting 2 embies! Consult for calendar 8/20! |
| Katie_71208 – DE – Reviewing donor options! |
| katmarso - DE with known donor planned. Welcome to you! |
| klaganza – DE - In process of choosing egg donor. |
| Km672 – Fresh DE/DS; signing consents 7/22! Cycle likely in October. |
| Ladyrader0227 – DE FET after reduction of BMI ~Aug/Sept. |
| laurag1986 - DS - IUI#5 coming up! |
| Liz4Paws – Embryo Adoption; 5 Embryos Officially Adopted!! FET ~Aug. |
| Meljam13 – Using traditional surrogate (using OS) after Oct. |
| mm29 - DE; Started process at SDFC in July 2013. |
| poohniki – DS selected; DE is on the table; pre-testing, considering Natural IVF or IUI with DS. |
| Sammer 818 – Gestational Carrier; Surrogate identified! Pre-cycle testing. |
| Pregnant! |
| JM1977 – DE/DS – EDD 10/9/13 – Boy! |
| Firefly062 – DS - EDD 10/10/13 – Boy! |
| IndianaSunshine – DE – EDD 11/20/13 – Boy! |
| Melkel559 – DS – EDD 12/10/13 – Boy! |
| Happywifemomofone – DE – EDD 12/23/13 – Boy! |
| Kaf8278 – DE – EDD 12/31/13 – Gender ? |
| Moonaggie – DE – EDD 1/2/14 – Boy! |
| Jms1374 – Embryo Adoption – EDD 1/14/14 |
| Strunella – DE – 1/28? - Gender ? |
| Udc22 – DE – EDD TBD – Twins!! |
| Aputter05 – DS IUI on 5/30/13 – EDD TBD. |
| BabyVDM – DE FET#1 – Twins! - EDD 3/20/2014 |
| Ceemonkey - DE/DS IVF#3 - EDD 3/30/2014 |
| LittleLady77 – DE IVF - EDD 4/10/2014 |
| Parenting |
| AmCheri – DE – Baby born June 5, 2013 – Girl! |
| Hooliface – 1 year-old DD from DE |
| Jcath – 20-month-old identical twin girls from DE + 2 bio sons |
| JM1977 – 21-month-old DD from DE/DS (also currently pregnant) |
| Strudel82 – 1 year-old DD twins from DE (also currently GC) |
| WeBelieveInMagic – 10-month-old son from DS + a 3-yr-old bio son |
| Donors/GC’s/Surrogates |
| Strudel82 – GC - EDD 1/15/14 - Gender ? |
| ArgleBride – Egg Donor – ET set for mid-Sept! |
| Considering Third Party |
| sharon216 - Considering DE. |
Lil'mamaz was born on Aug 21, 2014! She's PERFECT!
It's been a long road to here...
Me (43) and J (45) - same sex couple. And we don't feel 40+!
June'12 - First RE Visit
Sept. '12 - Tubes removed
Dec. '12 - Donor Egg/Donor Sperm IVF Cycle - 4 good embies!
Dec. '12 - Fresh transfer, BFP! EDD 8/29/13
Mar. '13 - Missed m/c at 16w1d, baby boy stopped growing at 15w4d
Loss due to umbilical cord clot...baby was perfect.
Jul '13 - FET#1 - c/p
Sept. '13 - FET#2 - BFN
Dec.' 2, 2013 - FET#3 with our last chance embie - BFP!!!
Dec' 26, 2013 - hb!!
EDD 8/20/14 with a baby girl!
Little S was born on 8/21/14 - 8lb, 14 oz and 20 inches long.
We live in Seattle and used SRM for our donor egg IVF cycle
Me (43) and J (45) - same sex couple. And we don't feel 40+!
June'12 - First RE Visit
Sept. '12 - Tubes removed
Dec. '12 - Donor Egg/Donor Sperm IVF Cycle - 4 good embies!
Dec. '12 - Fresh transfer, BFP! EDD 8/29/13
Mar. '13 - Missed m/c at 16w1d, baby boy stopped growing at 15w4d
Loss due to umbilical cord clot...baby was perfect.
Jul '13 - FET#1 - c/p
Sept. '13 - FET#2 - BFN
Dec.' 2, 2013 - FET#3 with our last chance embie - BFP!!!
Dec' 26, 2013 - hb!!
EDD 8/20/14 with a baby girl!
Little S was born on 8/21/14 - 8lb, 14 oz and 20 inches long.
We live in Seattle and used SRM for our donor egg IVF cycle
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Re: **~~Third-Party Reproduction Check-In!!!~~**
Well I guess I'll do my check-in.
As you know my second beta dropped as of Monday to 19, and by Friday I was down to zero. In between I got to experience a mini-miscarriage which was like AF on steroids (or, hormones as it were...) which was painful and not fun. I caved and took two doses of oxy, which I paid for with a seasick-feeling most of Friday and the added joy of being bound up. So when AF's cramps ended, bound-up cramps began...but today is getting better.
I won't lie and say I'm not getting a little tired. BUT, we still have two frosties and I ran into my RE while getting my final (eff u) beta blood draw, and she gave me a hug so long I tried to release twice before she let me go. It was sweet. She said "Oh we are SO not even close to done trying - hang in there!" which was nice to hear.
She confirmed we'll continue to only put in 1, which I'm glad about. We met with an MFM last week (consult on the antithrombin III low activity for a second opinion) and she strongly advised against twins for me. So that is settled. Yay!
Our official WTF appt. is Wednesday, and my calendar has me doing our next ET on 9/16. I'm bummed because my coordinator reserved a date with the worst case scenario of AF coming in mind, and they she came 2 days after stopping meds, and by then, all earlier dates were taken
. Boo. But, 6 weeks isn't that long, and I guess it is nice to have some time to re-group.
While I sound all whiney, I'm actually ok - just has been a really rough week physically and emotionally. Once I feel better physically I know I will rally with excitement for FET #2!!
QOTW: I think I might have done a show like that in the beginning, but now I don't think so. And J Is a WAY private person - the only way I'd see her agreeing is if it was for a lot of money! I think being a same-sex couple ,too, I'm not sure with all of this I'd have the thick skin needed for the "gays should not be parents" people in the world. They sometimes come on to our LGBT board and call us horrible things and throw Bible quotes at us - and that leaves me feeling hurt and sad. I can't imagine if it was personal to me and J! I'd need a therapy fund from the show
That all said, I'm so glad for the people who do these shows because I love watching them! I watched "First Comes Love" on HBO on demand this week, and plan to watch the MTV episode this coming week.
Me (43) and J (45) - same sex couple. And we don't feel 40+!
June'12 - First RE Visit
Sept. '12 - Tubes removed
Dec. '12 - Donor Egg/Donor Sperm IVF Cycle - 4 good embies!
Dec. '12 - Fresh transfer, BFP! EDD 8/29/13
Mar. '13 - Missed m/c at 16w1d, baby boy stopped growing at 15w4d
Loss due to umbilical cord clot...baby was perfect.
Jul '13 - FET#1 - c/p
Sept. '13 - FET#2 - BFN
Dec.' 2, 2013 - FET#3 with our last chance embie - BFP!!!
Dec' 26, 2013 - hb!!
EDD 8/20/14 with a baby girl!
Little S was born on 8/21/14 - 8lb, 14 oz and 20 inches long.
We live in Seattle and used SRM for our donor egg IVF cycle
TTC Since 12/2008; DH: 32, Azoospermia me: 33, DX during IVF #4: Low AMH (Normal FSH) / SER due
to IVF Meds (causing failure to fertilize) Recent DX: Hashimoto's, Lupus Anticoagulant, White Blood Cell Disorder
High ANA, ATA, & APA, PAI-1 Heterozygous= blood clotting disorder; connective tissue disorder
IVF w/ ICSI #1 2/2011 IVF w/ ICSI #2 5/2011 IVF w/ ICSI #3 12/2012 *New RE* IVF w/ ICSI #4 5/2013
IVF w/ ICSI #5 8/2013 (Natural Cycle- No drugs)- One follicle->one blast. CCS normal. FET 9/10- 6BB blast. m/c @ 5w
IUI #1 12/23- BFN IUI #2 Cancelled (ovulated during AF) Prep:CoQ10 (300 mg); DHEA (25 mg); Melatonin (3 mg), Folgard 2.2, Metformin 500 2x, Levothyroxine 50mcg, Aspirin 81mg w/ calcium, B12, Vit. D 4000 & Prenate Elite Daily; Cabergoline 1/2 pill 2x week- Cycling: Estrace Priming; Prednisone 10mg, Lovenox 40mg 2x, Femera & Menopur
IUI #2.1 6/30 & 7/1. 1st Beta: 90 (7/15); 2nd Beta: 226 (7/17); 3rd Beta: 766 EDD: 3/23/2015
Don't worry about not feeling crummy yet - it really kicked in my 1st time around week 6 and latest until week 10, and I really didn't feel right until I got off the progesterone at week 13.
You make GREAT points about doing the show - they're keeping a live action 'blog' of sorts for you, and the doctors best be good b/c it is free publicity for them! Super smart thinkin'! I can't wait to see it!!! So happy you are KU'd - how many did you put in?
Me (43) and J (45) - same sex couple. And we don't feel 40+!
June'12 - First RE Visit
Sept. '12 - Tubes removed
Dec. '12 - Donor Egg/Donor Sperm IVF Cycle - 4 good embies!
Dec. '12 - Fresh transfer, BFP! EDD 8/29/13
Mar. '13 - Missed m/c at 16w1d, baby boy stopped growing at 15w4d
Loss due to umbilical cord clot...baby was perfect.
Jul '13 - FET#1 - c/p
Sept. '13 - FET#2 - BFN
Dec.' 2, 2013 - FET#3 with our last chance embie - BFP!!!
Dec' 26, 2013 - hb!!
EDD 8/20/14 with a baby girl!
Little S was born on 8/21/14 - 8lb, 14 oz and 20 inches long.
We live in Seattle and used SRM for our donor egg IVF cycle
I was feeling worse and worse and now I feel fine. It's really scary. I would much rather feel sick than scared! Thanks for your words tho, they do make me feel a bit better! We transfer 2
Not much new here. Had a good OB appointment last week and have our anatomy scan scheduled for Sept 3. We finally get to find out the sex! DH is so convinced it is a girl and refers to the baby as she all the time. It does bother me a bit, even though I know he will love a son just as much, he will be very sad if he never gets a daughter. As much as we plan on trying for a second at some point, I will be 39 next week and there are just no guarantees that we won't be 1 and done.
QOTD: I have really mixed feelings about this. I would never do a reality show. However, I am conflicted about a documentary. Part of me thinks, no way, I do not want people looking at me and judging me and I am just naturally very private. On the other hand, I think it is very important for embryo donation to be more heavily publicized to encourage others to donate but also to lesson any stigma my children and other donor children may face. I think in the right situation, I would put aside my own insecurities to be able to tell our story for others.
Well tue is CD1 for our first DE FET. I'm very excited. Had a great weekend with my girlfriends who drove up 3 hrs to come wine it up with me this weekend. We had a blast.
I will be writing my donor a little letter tomorrow and package her gift. I've been making notes on how and what I'm going to say.
Qotw: I'm on the fence about Doing a show. I like the idea but the actual going thru with it ... Not sure. I like sharing our story because I like hearing the story's and learning about all that science can help us IF family's
Hi !
2Mamaz big hugs to you. Hang in there. This next cycle is the one!!
Well I made my monthly phone call to the clinic this morning. Pretty sure they are tired of me. I explained that I need some sort of progress report or I will go crazy. Still #3. Donors are pretty dire right now. She said she had a donor and was going to ask the dr. if she can do a shared cycle. She told me the reasoning behind this and guess my mind was still trying to process that I have many more months to go that I didn't quite pay attention. Lol. I just feel like crying. The 2 in front of me didn't want a blonde so I'm hoping they pass on this one.
No reality or documentary for me. MH barely talks to me about this stuff and what's on his mind he for sure wouldn't talk to a tv camera. I am so happy for those that can share their story!!
Hope you all have a great week
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!!
SAIF Always Welcome
TTC #1 since Fall 2008
High FSH, Sertoli Cell Only Syndrome
Unsuccessful with my OE, moving to DE + DS
DE + DS IVF #1: Dec 2012 - BFP, nothing at first u/s
DE + DS IVF #3: 7/12/13 - BFP! Finally! No heartbeat at 7w1d.
QOTW: I doubt I would be part of a reality show. I don't even like to have my picture taken. lol
***signature & ticker warning***
Me: 30 ~ Stage IV Endo ~ AMH .38 ~ AFC 8
AMH .97 as of 4/2012! ~ AMH 1.63 as of 4/2013!?!
Him: 29 ~ perfect swimmers
Laparotomy w/partial oophorectomy 8/2009 to remove cysts/endo.
Stopped BCP 4/2010.
Multiple clomid rounds from 11/2010 to 6/2011. ~ All BFN
IUI w/clomid 7/2011. IUI w/clomid & injectables 11/2011 & 1/2012. ~ All BFN
IVF:EPP 5/2012 ~ (4R, 3M, 2F w/ICSI). Both embryos txfrd. ~ BFN
BCP to manage endo from 10/2012 to 12/2012.
FET w/donor embryos #1: 10/2013 Cancelled
FET w/donor embryos #1.2: 11/2013 ~ ET of 2 beautiful blasts on 11/27.
Beta 1: 503(12dp5dt) Beta 2: 1035(14dpt) Beta 3: 3001(16dpt) Beta 4: 8503(19dpt)
Twins with an EDD of 8/15/14! Team Purple
G&B born 6/30/14 at 33w3d via emergency c/s.
If you're wondering about my avatar...it's a fried pickle chip shaped like a fetus!
TTC since April 2010
BFP #1 – March 2011, missed m/c April 2011
BFP #2 – October 2011, m/c November 2011
Surprise BFP #3 – December 2011, diagnosed as cornual, terminated January 2012
BFP #4 – June 2012, m/c July 2012
Diagnosed with bicornuate ute and MTHR gene mutation
BFP #5 – October 2012, missed m/c November 2012
BFP #6 – January 2013, m/c March 2013
No longer TTC. Diagnosis: Hostile ute. Heartbroken and bitter. Pursuing surrogacy.
June 2013 - Carrier found! Could this really happen?!
~All AL always welcome~
(((HUGS))) to everyone who needs them!
Well. I have not updated because there is not much going on besides the wait to start my meds this month. FIANLLY. We did get pushed out a week so now transfer will be between 7-9 of September instead, which in it's own way worked out ok. I have my brothers wedding that following weekend, and we have only told our parents the dates, so I guess I will be "drinking" lots of club soda or juice drinks so I don't get questions.
Hummm. Reality show? Part of me thinks I would because of raising awareness and then the other part would be shy and awkward. So in honesty. Not sure if we would? I think it's amazing that people do them and can create that kinda awareness!
April 2013 DE IVF= BFN
September 2013 DE IVF (Fingers Crossed) = BFFFN! again...
October 2013 FET of our last 2 = Beta Hellzz for 6-7 Weeks. M/C
Me (43) and J (45) - same sex couple. And we don't feel 40+!
June'12 - First RE Visit
Sept. '12 - Tubes removed
Dec. '12 - Donor Egg/Donor Sperm IVF Cycle - 4 good embies!
Dec. '12 - Fresh transfer, BFP! EDD 8/29/13
Mar. '13 - Missed m/c at 16w1d, baby boy stopped growing at 15w4d
Loss due to umbilical cord clot...baby was perfect.
Jul '13 - FET#1 - c/p
Sept. '13 - FET#2 - BFN
Dec.' 2, 2013 - FET#3 with our last chance embie - BFP!!!
Dec' 26, 2013 - hb!!
EDD 8/20/14 with a baby girl!
Little S was born on 8/21/14 - 8lb, 14 oz and 20 inches long.
We live in Seattle and used SRM for our donor egg IVF cycle
***signature & ticker warning***
Me: 30 ~ Stage IV Endo ~ AMH .38 ~ AFC 8
AMH .97 as of 4/2012! ~ AMH 1.63 as of 4/2013!?!
Him: 29 ~ perfect swimmers
Laparotomy w/partial oophorectomy 8/2009 to remove cysts/endo.
Stopped BCP 4/2010.
Multiple clomid rounds from 11/2010 to 6/2011. ~ All BFN
IUI w/clomid 7/2011. IUI w/clomid & injectables 11/2011 & 1/2012. ~ All BFN
IVF:EPP 5/2012 ~ (4R, 3M, 2F w/ICSI). Both embryos txfrd. ~ BFN
BCP to manage endo from 10/2012 to 12/2012.
FET w/donor embryos #1: 10/2013 Cancelled
FET w/donor embryos #1.2: 11/2013 ~ ET of 2 beautiful blasts on 11/27.
Beta 1: 503(12dp5dt) Beta 2: 1035(14dpt) Beta 3: 3001(16dpt) Beta 4: 8503(19dpt)
Twins with an EDD of 8/15/14! Team Purple
G&B born 6/30/14 at 33w3d via emergency c/s.
If you're wondering about my avatar...it's a fried pickle chip shaped like a fetus!
2mamaz: Big huge squishy hugs to you. I think about you often and can't wait until you get your take home baby. I hope things get easier for you soon.
Argyle: I love following your story. It's so interesting seeing a donor's perspective. Wishing you loads of luck for your cycle, and I think it's wonderful of you to do it with no fee. Your IPs are so blessed to have you.
poohniki: Glad to hear you had a monitoring appointment. I hope they all go well.
LittleLady: I think it's normal to have symptoms come and go, but with IF brain it's hard to shake - I know! By the way, I'm not sure if you're up to sharing but I'd love to see your documentary when it's finished!
JMS1374: So excited for you to find out the sex!
Lacy: Ahh! So excited that you're starting your cycle. You may have me being a cycle buddy! I hope to get my calendar any day now! Glad you are writing a letter, I think it's a wonderful thing to do.
Brooklyn: I hope you are doing well and I'm hoping all goes well with your new donor.
Becky: Waiting sucks so bad. Don't feel bad for being persistent though. I think you're doing the right thing! I am so sorry things are taking so long. Big hugs
Cee: Glad the scare was only a scare! I hope you have a wonderful u/s.
DP: I'm peeing my pants over your news. I am SO FREAKIN' EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!!
Strudel: So exciting to be able to find out the sex!
Sammer: I'm sorry there have been some delays, that can be very frustrating *hugs*
Stinkerbell: Good luck on starting meds! I hope all goes well with the wedding too!
AFM: After months of fighting, my DEmbryos are finally coming this week! Today a tank gets shipped to them, it arrives tomorrow. My little beloved snowflakes will be loaded inside and shipped Wednesday to arrive Thursday! The countdown hasbegun. And the icing on the cake is that after fighting my insurance for months on pre approval for my FET, it was also resolved on Friday too. Finally good news on my part!
QOTW: I'm normally very private too, but I'm very VERY passionate about embryo adoption and embryo donation so I would certainly say yes if I were asked. The only concern I might have is that the donors agree too, because in our contract it says all parties would have to agree and approve before being involved with the media. But if it were just up to me, I'd say yes yes yes.
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Me (32) DH (36) - Finding our way to baby #1
Me: POF/DOR - AMH <0.16, heterozygous c677t MTHFR, insulin resistant and gluten intolerant
DH: Severe MFI
12/2/11 - IUI #1- BFN
8/1/12 - IVF #1 - Zero response from max stims (600iu intramuscularly)
My ovaries are just for decoration
12/6/12 - Adopted five embryos that had been frozen for over ten years!
2/11/13 - DEmbryo FET #1 Thawed four, sadly two didn't survive. Transferred two beautiful blasts.
2/16/13 - First BFP of my life @ 6dp5dt! EDD 10/30/13
3/27/13 - After beta and u/s hell, no heartbeat ever detected. D&C at 9w1d.
6/5/13 - Adopted four new embryos that had been frozen for seven years!
9/12/13 - DEmbryo FET #2. Thawed and transferred two beautiful blasts
9/17/13 - BFP @ 5dp6dt! EDD 05/31/14
9/29/13 - m/c @ 5w1d.
11/19/13 - DEmbryo FET #3. Thawed and transferred one blast from each batch. Wow!
11/23/13 - BFP @ 4dp6dt! EDD 8/7/13
Beta #1 @ 13dp6dt - 522 Beta #2 @ 16dp6dt - 1373
6w5d ultrasound showed one perfect baby with a beautiful heartbeat of 134bpm!
Snowflake baby is a girl!
Our beautiful Snowflake girl arrived on July 22, 2014!
My embryo adoption blog: Wishing on a Snowflake
First, Big ((Hugs)) to 2Mamaz! I'm hoping and praying that this next cycle will result in your rainbow baby.
Becky - ((Hugs)) to you too, as I know it's not easy waiting. Hoping that you will be matched with a donor very, very soon!
Poohniki and Lacy - Here's to hoping that we will be cycle buddies and that this will be our successful month!!
Stinkerbell - Sorry to hear you got pushed back a week. If it makes you feel any better, I have at least 3 functions (including a wedding) scheduled during my projected 2ww....so I will have to be creative to try and hide that I'm not drinking, LOL.
DP - That is totally awesome news!!! Wishing you only the best as you move forward with next steps to bring those embryos home to you!
Liz - Again, so excited that your embies are coming home this week!!! Let us know when you get your calendar!
Everyone else - hope you're having a good week!
My update this week: Today was my baseline check and some bad news....I don't have my period yet and my lining is thick
Please send AF vibes my way, otherwise I may need to have my lining aspirated (ugh!) Despite this setback, I'm starting delestrogen tonight.
QOTW: I'm too shy and like my privacy, so I would have to decline being on a TV show/documentary. However, I really appreciate those brave enough (including our own LittleLady!) to participate, as it helps raise awareness about IF and specifically about TPR.
Me: AMA, DOR, undetectable AMH, carrier of SMA, MTHFR homozygous C677T, high cytokines, low IGg B cells, Factor XIII V34l mutation, High Anti-Phosphatidylethanolmine, borderline hypothyroid and mildly insulin resistant.
MH: No known issues, aside from MTHFR.
Recommendations from RI: LIT, Humira, IVIG, Lovenox, Baby Aspirin, Folic Acid, Low-dose synthroid and Metformin.
Currently taking: Pre-Natal vitamins, Foltanx, Low-dose synthroid and Metformin.
When cycling also taking: Baby Aspirin, Lovenox, Humira and IVIG.
TTC since 7/11/09..with medical intervention starting in 2010, including 4 failed IVF's and 6 failed IUI's...only "success" was a chemical pregnancy in 11/2012 (credited to use of DE).
FET #1 (11th cycle) on 8/23/13 = BFN.
FET #2 (12th cycle) Transfer of last two (day 6) donor egg blasts on 1/22/14 = BFP, EDD = 10/10/14 (please stick little BOY!)
My favorite breed:
***PAIF/SAIF always welcome***
April 2013 DE IVF= BFN
September 2013 DE IVF (Fingers Crossed) = BFFFN! again...
October 2013 FET of our last 2 = Beta Hellzz for 6-7 Weeks. M/C
I would be happy to share but they are filming the journeys of 12-16 couples and I was only the 2nd. They the need to cut and edit everything. I get the impression it will come out a year from now at the soonest but it's called Egg Factor if anyone remembers to Google it down the road.
By the way... they are still taking applications and I did literally only pay 1/2 for everything
HUGE hugs, 2mamaz and to everyone else who needs them! Not much going on here. I've been feeling a lot more kicks and movement for the last few days which is so cool. And of course, it lessens the anxiety that everything is ok! I will be 22 weeks tomorrow. So happy to be over halfway there!
Q: it's funny you bring this up because I was actually just searching online the other day for videos and documentaries about donor sperm. They seem few and far between! Since we have been open with everyone that we used DS, I would def do a show if I had the opportunity. I would love to bring more awareness to the world regarding male factor issues and I know my DH would too!
DX: DH (30) severe MFI, severely low count & low motility
Me (32): all clear
Appt with Urologist 5/21/12: exam, ultrasound, bloodwork all normal.
Testicular Biopsy with TESE on 6/8/12. good sperm found! (left side only) froze sperm, failed thaw test
Orientation for IVF/ICSI on 6/13/12. Waiting for the green light following biopsy results...results show adequate sperm production both sides.
2nd SA 6/18/12: sample is "adequate for ICSI"
Plan: IVF/ICSI July 2012!
ER: 7/26/12. 15 eggs retrieved, all mature.
TESE/TESA/aspiration from epididymis, no motile sperm found
froze all eggs, the saga of praying for good sperm continues.
8/3/12: 2nd opinion from MFI uro on biopsy slides. Suspects "partial late maturation arrest."
Plan: more SAs, third biopsy/TESE with frozen back-up either from DH or DS.
SA 8/17/12: Zero sperm
SA 8/23/12: Zero sperm
9/26/12: SPERM FOUND! 15 eggs thawed, 12 survived and were ICSI'd, only 3 fertilized normally. Refrozen as embies and will thaw in Nov. Please survive and grow!
All 3 survived the thaw on 11/15/12!
FET 11/17/12: transferred 2, one 4B, one 4C. Beta 11/30:BFFN
moving on to DS
DIUI#1 2/18/13,50mg Clomid cd 3-7, Ovidrel trigger, Beta 3/4/13: BFN.
DIUI#2 3/19/13, 50 mg Clomid cd 3-7, Ovidrel trigger, Beta #1 (14dpiui) 4/2/13: BFP!!!! 150. Beta #2 4/4/13: 420 Beta #3 4/8/13: 2691. Beta #4 4/15/13: 15,086
1st u/s 4/8/13 shows one gestational sac
2nd u/s 4/15/13 shows yolk sac, fetal pole and early heartbeat
3rd u/s 4/25/13: measuring right on track. Heart rate 148 bpm
A/S 7/22/13: IT'S A BOY!!
PAIF/SAIF Always Welcome
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2Mamaz-so very sorry for your loss. Please know we are all here for you.
Liz-congrats on your embies arriving this week and the insurance appeal. So very glad you have newfound hope
BabyVDM- congrats x2!!!
Lacy-so excited you have so many beautiful embies and you are starting soon!
Happywife- I have been thinking of you and I am so relieved for you.
LittleLady- congrats! When is your 1st u/s? Any thoughts about how many you think you'll see??
Jms-you will have very exciting news to share either way!! I'm sure your H is just happy to have a healthy baby on the way!
Becky- I hope the next donor is a platinum blonde and you are next!!!
CeeMonkey-so sorry for your scare. It must have been terrifying!! Glad to hear all is well though
DP-wow!! I'm so glad you have such fantastic news! I have been thinking of you and hoping your situation would turn around.
Stinkerbell- you are getting so close! Omg only 1 more month! Are you excited?
MrsT- I do hope you get your period already! The alternative does not seem pleasant, but I am glad there is no delay in your plan either way.
Melkel-wow! 22 weeks!! Couldn't be happier for you
Update-I will be starting BC pills with this period. I honestly don't know what has gotten into me, but I am getting really scared. We haven't done any treatments since last November and I'm afraid of repeating the past. We had initially planned on transferring 1, but fear is getting the best of me and I don't know if I can take another failure so we are reconsidering.
QOTW: I am such an emotional mess there's no way I could go through this process again with a camera on me.
Have a great week everyone!
Me (32) DOR, elevated NK Cells/ 2 copies of MTHFR mutation/ MH (35) azoo/high DFI (TTC#1 since 2009)
IVFs#1-4: (4/10-2/12) all BFN
Surprise Bfp (9/11) - c/p
DS IUI#1-2 (9/12, 10/12) - BFN
DS IVF: (11/12) - BFN
DE/DS IVF#1: (10/13) - 2 day 3 embies transferred-BFFN
FET of 2 day 6 blasts: (12/13) - c/p
DE/DS IVF #2: (4/14) - 1 day 5 blast transferred...BFFN...again.
FET 5/14: 1 day 5 hatching blast transferred...another BFFN
Repeat SHG 6/14-normal / Endometrial Receptivity Array biopsy 7/14-Receptive Uterus
New RE, additional testing reveals elevated NK Cells
FET of 1 day 5 blast (RE recommends transferring 1 due to elevated NK cells) with lovenox, steroids & intralipids in October
My ultrasound is next Wednesday but its going to be crazy. I will be flying from San Jose to Chicago this Sunday for work. Then Chicago to Los Angeles on Wednesday. Seeing my out of town RE and the whole production crew for the last time (hopefully) then flying back to San Jose that day. Crazy! I have no idea about the #. My beta was high but that really doesn't mean anything. DH and his bestie (hopefully our kids god father) named our embryos GT2 & GT3 and DH keeps talking about them as if they both took.
1. Any news or updates?
We got our official transfer date! Now I just need to stay incredibly busy until September 5!
2. QOTW: If you had a chance to be in a documentary or reality show, would you? What would your ideal show be like?
I'd definitely be in a documentary or reality show. For documentary - one that rose awareness regarding IF, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, which is medical issue I deal with. For a reality show - I'd want it to be like the Tom Green Show. No joke. Just randomness.
April 2013 DE IVF= BFN
September 2013 DE IVF (Fingers Crossed) = BFFFN! again...
October 2013 FET of our last 2 = Beta Hellzz for 6-7 Weeks. M/C
I hate the waiting. The waiting is the hardest. Cycling is really hard too, but at least I felt like I was doing something!!
I really need to find another race!
Me (32) DOR, elevated NK Cells/ 2 copies of MTHFR mutation/ MH (35) azoo/high DFI (TTC#1 since 2009)
IVFs#1-4: (4/10-2/12) all BFN
Surprise Bfp (9/11) - c/p
DS IUI#1-2 (9/12, 10/12) - BFN
DS IVF: (11/12) - BFN
DE/DS IVF#1: (10/13) - 2 day 3 embies transferred-BFFN
FET of 2 day 6 blasts: (12/13) - c/p
DE/DS IVF #2: (4/14) - 1 day 5 blast transferred...BFFN...again.
FET 5/14: 1 day 5 hatching blast transferred...another BFFN
Repeat SHG 6/14-normal / Endometrial Receptivity Array biopsy 7/14-Receptive Uterus
New RE, additional testing reveals elevated NK Cells
FET of 1 day 5 blast (RE recommends transferring 1 due to elevated NK cells) with lovenox, steroids & intralipids in October
I hope all is fantastic and you will be in my thoughts!!
Me (32) DOR, elevated NK Cells/ 2 copies of MTHFR mutation/ MH (35) azoo/high DFI (TTC#1 since 2009)
IVFs#1-4: (4/10-2/12) all BFN
Surprise Bfp (9/11) - c/p
DS IUI#1-2 (9/12, 10/12) - BFN
DS IVF: (11/12) - BFN
DE/DS IVF#1: (10/13) - 2 day 3 embies transferred-BFFN
FET of 2 day 6 blasts: (12/13) - c/p
DE/DS IVF #2: (4/14) - 1 day 5 blast transferred...BFFN...again.
FET 5/14: 1 day 5 hatching blast transferred...another BFFN
Repeat SHG 6/14-normal / Endometrial Receptivity Array biopsy 7/14-Receptive Uterus
New RE, additional testing reveals elevated NK Cells
FET of 1 day 5 blast (RE recommends transferring 1 due to elevated NK cells) with lovenox, steroids & intralipids in October
IUI#1 w/ Clomid, Trigger, and Crinone: BFP 9/12/12, EDD 5/24/13, mm/c 10/13/12, Testing done = Trisomy 16
IUI#2-8 (injectables): BFN
IVF #1- April 2013: Only 1 follicle on max stims- Converted to IUI: BFN
DE IVF#1: BFP!! EDD 11/20/14
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!!
IUI#1 w/ Clomid, Trigger, and Crinone: BFP 9/12/12, EDD 5/24/13, mm/c 10/13/12, Testing done = Trisomy 16
IUI#2-8 (injectables): BFN
IVF #1- April 2013: Only 1 follicle on max stims- Converted to IUI: BFN
DE IVF#1: BFP!! EDD 11/20/14
I'm just hoping the few we are going to have to choose from are ones we agree on! GL
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!!
Husband and I are both carriers of Delta F508, one of the many mutations that cause Cystic Fibrosis. We pray for a cure.
D-IUI #1 September 2011 ~ BFN D-IUI #2 October 2011 ~ BFP!
"Maybe you don't need the whole world to love you, ya know. Maybe you only need one person." Kermit the Frog
((Hugs)) to 2mamaz and Becky.
There are some amazing things happening on this board. I remember as we were just starting our journey, there were only a few DE ladies on these boards. They were very inspirational, but it is truly wonderful to see so many people now building their families in these various ways.
Update: Doing fine. 31w3d with baby boy. Our daughter will be turning 2 at the end of the month. I made her a photo book that includes pictures of her donors just so that she will always be used to seeing them.
QOTW: I've gotten more open about IF and TPR as we've gone on, but I am not sure if I'd be up for a documentary or reality show. I would like to get more involved in our local RESOLVE group at some point.
IVF#1 Oct 2009 (CCRM) - BFN
IVF#2 March 2010 - Poor response/cancelled
DE IVF#1 Aug 2010 - BFN
DE IVF#2 Dec 2010 - Transferred 1, 2 frozen - BFP!
TTC#2 FET Jan 2013 - Transferred 1 - BFP!
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!!