Success after IF

*~*~ TTC Again Check-In 1.22.14 ~*~*

ccamccam member
edited January 2014 in Success after IF

Hi ladies!

Good luck to everyone cycling!!  Especially @kaf7, @mdiblasi10 and @bellalou32 !!

((Hugs)) to everyone else who needs them.

This check-in is open to anyone that is part of the SAIF community and is currently TTC again, either on their own, or via injectibles, IUI, IVF, adoption, etc. Occasionally, I do a bit of clean up. If you have dropped off and would like to be added again, just comments and you'll be back in business :)

TTC again, even after successfully bringing home a LO (or multiple LOs) is a stressful process for all of us, and this group is meant to allow us the opportunity to provide support and suggestions to one another, and to receive the same in return.

A check-in will be posted every week. Please send me a PM or reply to the check-in post if you would like to be added to the group.  Each check-in will provide the opportunity for you to provide an update as to where you currently are in your TTC. 

QOTW:  What is your biggest challenge as a mom?

TTC, without meds, hoping for a wonderful "surprise!"

AKB090609I had an us yesterday to check for cysts since I'm on cd48. The tech saw 'something', but of course couldn't tell me what. Waiting is hard. 

ancp27 1/15 - We are TTC, kind of. We planned to go back to the RE this month but still no AF. I'll start charting for a few months once it's back. I'm not sure if we'll do any IUI'S r go straight to IVF. Hopefully we'll get lucky again.

Byrne15 - TTC #3, no treatments this time. Just hoping for success the old fashioned way :)

Ducky719 – 1/22 - AF officially showed herself early this AM!  DH and I talked this past weekend and I told him we are so close to LO being 1 that when AF shows I was going to start temping.  So...I guess it's time.  It's exciting but not.  I guess I don't think TTC on our own will work, but I guess we shall see.  Lord knows I'll be disappointed if this first cycle of trying doesn't work (will I ever learn??). 

Cbubbles2 - currently TTC on own, FET in 2014

Mayzie15 - 1/22 -  all my tests are back now just waiting for MH sperm analysis and hoping it's not any worse than last time. MFI is tough :(. Once we have the results I will call my RE and set up the AFC and hoping its good. 

Mnerani - 1/22 - I caved and tested early today at 11DPO and got a faint BFP. WHAT?! I couldn't believe that I O'ed on my own this month, and it just seems too good to be true that I'm actually pregnant with no medical intervention. 

PappsMcGee - planning to go back to seek treatments when ready (FX for a surprise for you in the mean time!)

TTC, with treatments

BabyKsMommy  - 1/22 - I was supposed to do a menopur cycle but apparently my insurance changed so instead of a $25 co-pay they wanted $800. So I'm on Femara instead which I have never tried. I'll give Femara 3 tries then I'm not sure.

Bellalou - 1/22 -  Just started 2nd phase of estrace. U/s sat to see if fluid is gone

chiwifey 1/22 - Just waiting on AF which should start in the next several days. Day 2 I'll go for baseline u/s & b/w, and start stims!!! 

ccam  1/22 - Just had my lining check this morning and it was nice and thick at 11.8   So we're good to go!  Transfer is next Thursday, 1/30.

Efhoping2010 - 1/22 - FSH is now 8.9 and AMH is now 0.8   In 2012 my FSH was 3.2 and AMH was 0.98.  Feeling a bit blah over it all. I am going to talk to DH about the results tonight.

Emwaiting - TTC #2, I have never checked in before.  We had to do IVF for #1 and we were lucky to have IVF work on the first try.  DS is almost 3 months and I am currently on day 4 of Provera.  I will start Clomid and Femara after AF arrives, monitor follicles and then do timed intercourse and see what happens.  Drs think our best chance for #2 is to try ASAP and we are sooo lucky DS is such a good baby!!!

fullfhope - 1/22 - I'm on cycle day 5, day 4 of stims, and I go on Friday morning for monitoring. I'm paranoid that despite the high doses they will find that I'm not responding and then cancel the cycle

Hadams85 - 5 days into my 2WW. Had my first IUI last Thursday. Trying to wait oh so patiently for next week to test. No signs or symptoms yet, almost like nothing has happened.

Hopeful1981 - TTC #2, currently on CD34 waiting for AF to start so that I can embark on my IVF cycle.  I have endo and have been on Lupron since CD23.  Will be stimming with Follistim and Menopur. 

Kaf7 -  1/22 - Just trying to chill out during my 2ww. At times I feel certain there is someone in there but since last night I've felt more like there isn't.

mdiblasi10 -  1/22 - I'm on CD7. I was on 125IU Follistim the first three nights with not much growth and an E2 of 79, so my RE bumped me up to 150IU for last night and tonight. Next monitoring appointment (and acupuncture, yay!) are tomorrow.

MoFree - 1/122 - I'm just waiting for AF to arrive some time in early Feb so I can start my natural cycle FET. Until then nothing to do but prepare myself mentally.
nycbride0707 - I go in Sat for one last check, and then hopefully everything looks good and transfer in Sunday, with beta 11/19. Been doing PIO since Tues, man I'm sore!

Pam MG - 1/22We did the transfer on the 10th and got a positive beta on Monday. Went back for the follow up beta and the number went down and they told me to stop taking the medication. I am at a complete loss and this feel is so much worse than when the fresh IVF just did not take. I became so attached even though it has only been 2 days and I think this is worse because I know what I am going to miss out on not to mention the coming up miscarriage. We only have one egg left and it is the lowest grade egg out of the 7 we got. If this doesn't work then Declan will be an only child and that kills me because I do not want that for him but I do not think I could go through that process again.

PennyLane26 - 1/22 -Had my saline sono this morning. I was hoping that would be the end of pre-cycle testing for me, but they found a polyp  The NP said it was small-ish but that if my RE was concerned they would call me to schedule a hysteroscopy. Praying that's not the case! Boo.

readyornot24 - 1/22 - I took a break for a bit but now I am back and planning my next IVF. Looks like I will be starting in Feb with antagonist protocal using HGH, so that is new...retrieval should be end of Feb. I have been trying to eliminate wheat, dairy, and sugar for the past three weeks as a mini cleanse. I am feeling better on it and planningto stick with it through my IVF. Now I just need to get to the gym!

Rjade9 - I'd like to be added!  We have our appointment with our RE next Thursday to come up with a plan for our FET.  In the meantime we are not, not trying

srveatch - 1/22 - H and I have been off birth control since A was born and month after month I am disappointed that we weren't one of those lucky couples who needed help the first time but had the happy surprise pregnancy for the second. So I am back in the game with a FET. I had my saline sonogram this morning and was cleared for cycle. I am on estrace and have a lining check on the third with a potential transfer scheduled for the 12th.  

ON A BREAK, hoping to get back in the game soon

Bearfootz - hugs and healing coming your way TTC on hold until 2014, making great weight loss progress. You go girl! :)

kzawisl 1/8 - No update. Still saving our pennies and hoping for Menopur donations from OOP meds or my RE.

millie1984 - 1/15 - We are not actively trying yet, but MH and I have an appointment with our RE today to talk about IVF for TTC#2.  We are going to go over things like cost and if our insurance will cover PGD, etc.  We are also going to see if I am a candidate for IVF.  So we're hoping to come out of the day with a game plan and more of a timeline for when we want to start officially TTC again.  

Robeano - 12/27 - after some soul searching, I'm gonna take a break from trying until I get down to pre-pregnancy weight. I gained a bunch of weight in the last two months and I don't want to start off being pregnant this heavy. 

BFPs! Let's Celebrate

KKDRAGONFLY - Expecting a baby boy.

Diego299 - Surprise BFP!!! Ultrasound shows twins, with perfect beating hearts!

Sweets11 - BFP, due in Feb. Congrats!

CallMeAl  - 12/27 - BFP, edd 2/26/14. Our last u/s showed the cyst is completely resolved! DS looked great and things are moving along with his nursery. I'm having some not fun symptoms, but I will live!

Mcgeeva - 1/22 -  Nada here. Have an apt next Tuesday. So excited with each week that passes. Around this time last time I was sent home for contractions and in labor the next week  - 2 months early. So each week feels like im getting closer with no issues this time around. Couldn't be happier.

RoseHQ12 - 24 weeks & so happy to be at this point. GTT today & looks like I passed phew! SCH still lingers, it's my other "baby" at this point!

Imoverit – 1/22 -  U/S on Mon for cervix check and baby measurement. Im so ready to be off work. 

Wiscgirl95  - IVF cycle successful! beta #1 is 66 :)

Mr.& Mrs. Woodtick - 12/27 - Our follow up ultrasound looked good. Baby is still a boy, and our AS is scheduled for Tuesday (12/31/13).

TJ1979 - 16 weeks today. Feeling better most of the time. My back is hurting REALLY badly, but other than that sometimes I forget I'm pregnant. Loving feeling deuce wiggling around in there!!

Cwhitaker27 - 12/27 - I'll be 11 weeks tomorrow. We told our families on Sunday at "our Thanksgiving".  I just told the doctors I work with today since I was off mon/tues sick and throwing up all day. They were/are very supportive so that's great!  We are telling the rest of our family and friends via our Christmas card next week. Overall still feeling very sick but happy to let the cat outta the bag mostly.

Eve_Angelique -  1/22 - Feeling pretty pregnant and still having quite a bit of m/s and pretty tired. But its reassuring to me that things are still cooking. Looking forward to my first appt with my midwives on the 31st.  

Kdfecarie - 1/22 -We had our ultrasound, and all went well, we have graduated to the OB and we are on our way! I have been real sick this time which is so different than last time!

carrera317 - 1/22 - I had another bleeding episode this past Saturday and into Sunday. Talk about anxiety producing. I was able to wait for my US on Tuesday. It showed a little gummy bear with a heart beat in the 170's that measured 8weeks. My RE just about jumped up and down when he saw the HB. The whole room let out a sigh of relief. So 2 more weeks of PIO and off to the OB. The anxiety hasn't lessened since the time between RE discharge and first OB visit is when I miscarried last time. I am hoping it's peaking and I can get past this and move on to some smooth sailing. I am super excited to be with a bunch of ladies allude around the same time

Kissies - 1/22 - went for 2nd u/s tues baby 8w4d with hb of 176. still no blood or sch so still unknown why I'm spotting. Praying I don't miscarry, I see the ob next thurs

LeoLauren - 1/15 -  It's official. BFP x 2! Omg (what I'll be saying a lot for the next 7 months)!

Babies are HERE!!!

queenbone - Congrats! 7/8/13, Baby girl is here!!!

Txwife9 - Congrats! EDD 7/24/13, It's a girl! Welcome Harper!

Chattycathy81 - Congrats, Twins! It's two boys! EDD 8/17/13

Nawlinsgrl - Congrats! Baby boy born 8/11!!!

L&R70707 - little girl born, 8/13!  Welcome! :)

E74 - Welcome sweet boys! Aidan Dennis and Ethan Dale. Weights 3 lbs,5 oz and 4lbs, 4oz.

SweetPy17 - Keira Grace was born on Sept 5 @ 6:08am via an emergency c-section weighing 8.4lbs and was 21 inches long.

OooCarrieB Isobel Honor was born at 3:03pm 11/6 weighing 8lbs 11oz and 19 1/2 inches long.

Saraevh - Noah Christopher was born on December 3rd at 8:01am via c-section.  He was 7lb 7oz and 19.5" long! 

Cinciem - Wyatt Talbott S. was born on December 7th at 4pm, med free

Alie05 - Welcomed twins!

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Trying for #1 since May 2010   l   DX ~ Unexplained Infertility June 2011

IUI #1&2 = BFN; IUI #3 = BFP, m/c @ 6 weeks

November '11 ~ IVF#1 ~ ER 11/18 (29R, 17F) ~ 5dt of one beautiful blast on 11/23 = BFP!!

Beta #1 9dp5dt = 116, P4 = 28 ~ Beta #2 13dp5dt = 700 ~ Beta #3 20dp5dt = 9500, P4 = 26

1st u/s 12/27 - hb of 156!! EDD 8.10.12 :)   **TEAM GREEN!**

Sweet baby boy born 8.18.12

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Trying for #2

FET #1 - October '13 - c/p   l   FET #2 - December '13 - cancelled :(   l   FET #2.2 - 1.30.14 - BFN

~ More testing - hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy & more b/w - all normal / negative~

Surprise BFP while waiting on FET #3 ~ beta #1 500; beta #2 1600; first u/s 4/3 - measuring 5w5d, no hb yet!; 2nd u/s 4/10 - hb 132, measuring 6w6d - EDD 11.29.14 :)    **TEAM GREEN!**

Beautiful baby girl born 11.24.14

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Re: *~*~ TTC Again Check-In 1.22.14 ~*~*

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  • I'm on CD7. I was on 125IU Follistim the first three nights with not much growth and an E2 of 79, so my RE bumped me up to 150IU for last night and tonight. Next monitoring appointment (and acupuncture, yay!) are tomorrow. 

    QOTW: The hardest part of being a Mom for me is making time for myself. I don't make any because I have such a hard time spending any time away from G. But everyone needs a little "me" time here and there. I am working on it this year ;)
    Dx: Unexplained Infertility

    TTC #1 
    IUI's #1 - #3 Clomid = BFN's, IUI #4 Follistim = BFP
    Grayson arrived via emergency c-section on 7/28/12!

    TTC #2 
    IUI's #1 - #4 Follistim = BFN's
    IVF #1 w/ ICSI + PGS: Lupron/Follistim/Menopur
    ER 4/13 - 19R, 13F, 4 PGS tested embryos, 1 normal
    5/14 FET: BFP. Beta #1: 123, Beta #2: 327, Beta #3: 854
    Cora arrived 1/23/15 via RCS!
  • mcgeevamcgeeva member
    edited January 2014

    Update: Nada here. Have an apt next Tuesday. So excited with each week that passes. Around this time last time I was sent home for contractions and in labor the next week  - 2 months early. So each week feels like im getting closer with no issues this time around. Couldn't be happier.

    QOTW: Like everyone else..making me time seems to be a thing of the past. It wouldn't be so hard but with DH traveling a ton, even when he is home it's rare. I get a nice prenatal massage tonight but of course the joy is kind of taken out. DH leaves next week for god knows how long and he has to work late every night this week so he is already wondering what time I will be home so he can head back to work tonight. UGh...the never ending pressure of not having enough time :) But again this is why us moms are amazing...becuase we bust our bums and do everything I feel like and we kick ass at doing it!

    Married: 5/09 ~ TTC Since: 10/10 ~ PCOS ~ Progesterone from 10/10 - 2/11 ~ HSG on 3/18 - Clear ~ Started Metformin 1000mg & Clomid 50mg 2/11 ~ Metformin upped to 1500mg 4/6 ~ 6/7 Now going to SG and put on Clomid, Ovidrel, Gonal F, Prometrium, Estrace ~ IUI #1 7/2 = BFP!!!!!! March 6th our little man was born. 

    6/17/13 - Ovidrel, Follistim, Prometrium ~ IUI #1 7/2 = BFP! March 17th our St. Pattys day baby arrived

    10/29/17 - Started process for IVF, got pregnant & miscarried a 2nd time since summer. 2/22 started stims - Menopur, Gonal F, Cetrotide - retrieval 3/6 - , PIO, estrace 3xday - FET 4/18 = Beta 1: 616; Beta 2: 1342 = BFP 

  • Just trying to chill out during my 2ww. At times I feel certain there is someone in there but since last night I've felt more like there isn't. QOTW: definitely balancing work and home for me too. I find it tough to be on full baby duty when I get home since DH is SAHD. Even on days like today where I got home at lunch because of a blizzard LO is all my responsibility even though I have lots of work related stuff to do.
  • Mnerani Congrats!!!!!!

    Married: 5/09 ~ TTC Since: 10/10 ~ PCOS ~ Progesterone from 10/10 - 2/11 ~ HSG on 3/18 - Clear ~ Started Metformin 1000mg & Clomid 50mg 2/11 ~ Metformin upped to 1500mg 4/6 ~ 6/7 Now going to SG and put on Clomid, Ovidrel, Gonal F, Prometrium, Estrace ~ IUI #1 7/2 = BFP!!!!!! March 6th our little man was born. 

    6/17/13 - Ovidrel, Follistim, Prometrium ~ IUI #1 7/2 = BFP! March 17th our St. Pattys day baby arrived

    10/29/17 - Started process for IVF, got pregnant & miscarried a 2nd time since summer. 2/22 started stims - Menopur, Gonal F, Cetrotide - retrieval 3/6 - , PIO, estrace 3xday - FET 4/18 = Beta 1: 616; Beta 2: 1342 = BFP 

  • @Mnerani Congratulations!!!! Very exciting!
    Dx: Unexplained Infertility

    TTC #1 
    IUI's #1 - #3 Clomid = BFN's, IUI #4 Follistim = BFP
    Grayson arrived via emergency c-section on 7/28/12!

    TTC #2 
    IUI's #1 - #4 Follistim = BFN's
    IVF #1 w/ ICSI + PGS: Lupron/Follistim/Menopur
    ER 4/13 - 19R, 13F, 4 PGS tested embryos, 1 normal
    5/14 FET: BFP. Beta #1: 123, Beta #2: 327, Beta #3: 854
    Cora arrived 1/23/15 via RCS!
  • I keep to myself while cycling but I wanted to get this out. We did the transfer on the 10th and got a positive beta on Monday. Went back for the follow up beta and the number went down and they told me to stop taking the medication. I am at a complete loss and this feel is so much worse than when the fresh IVF just did not take. I became so attached even though it has only been 2 days and I think this is worse because I know what I am going to miss out on not to mention the coming up miscarriage. We only have one egg left and it is the lowest grade egg out of the 7 we got. If this doesn't work then Declan will be an only child and that kills me because I do not want that for him but I do not think I could go through that process again.
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    DX: Severe MFI 9/1/11
    Because of Undescended testicle at birth
    IVF #1 October BFN; 5 snowbabies
    FET: November/December 2011
    ET: 12/7/11; Beta 1: 12/16/11: 66 Beta 2: 12/19/11: 212! 1st ultrasound 1/3/12! Graduated 1/10/12: heartbeat 160
    SAIF Always Welcome
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  • Pam MG said:
    I keep to myself while cycling but I wanted to get this out. We did the transfer on the 10th and got a positive beta on Monday. Went back for the follow up beta and the number went down and they told me to stop taking the medication. I am at a complete loss and this feel is so much worse than when the fresh IVF just did not take. I became so attached even though it has only been 2 days and I think this is worse because I know what I am going to miss out on not to mention the coming up miscarriage. We only have one egg left and it is the lowest grade egg out of the 7 we got. If this doesn't work then Declan will be an only child and that kills me because I do not want that for him but I do not think I could go through that process again.

    That is so tough. Huge hugs. I try to remember that even though there are better odds with better quality embies, people have gotten pg with poor quality ones. This is our only shot with our only embie and if it doesn't work our LO will be an only child too unless we end up adopting down the road. It's a hard thing to come to terms with. But I think you still have hope with your frostie. Hugs again.
  • So excited for you @ccam!

    Had my saline sono this morning. I was hoping that would be the end of pre-cycle testing for me, but they found a polyp :( The NP said it was small-ish but that if my RE was concerned they would call me to schedule a hysteroscopy. Praying that's not the case! Boo.

    QOTW: My biggest challenge is ME time. DH and I are on a good page and get out for date nights frequently, and I only work part-time from home so work is pretty good, but I've been skipping the gym and not even spending much time getting ready for the day. My first priority seems to be everyone else, I have to remind myself that a 30 minute swim or giving myself a blow out after the shower is ok! I have lost all of the baby weight, but that's mostly because I skip out on meals during the day! I'm so focused on editing (my work from home job) and G that I literally forget to eat.  :|
    dx: MFI 0% morph & low count. Occasional Anovulatory cycles.

    TTC #1
    • IVF #1 4/21/12 - c/p
    • IVF#2 8/1/12 - BFP! DD arrived 4/10/2013.

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    TTC #2
    • FET #1 3/18/14 - BFP! DS arrived 11/19/2014.

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  • Pam MG said:
    I keep to myself while cycling but I wanted to get this out. We did the transfer on the 10th and got a positive beta on Monday. Went back for the follow up beta and the number went down and they told me to stop taking the medication. I am at a complete loss and this feel is so much worse than when the fresh IVF just did not take. I became so attached even though it has only been 2 days and I think this is worse because I know what I am going to miss out on not to mention the coming up miscarriage. We only have one egg left and it is the lowest grade egg out of the 7 we got. If this doesn't work then Declan will be an only child and that kills me because I do not want that for him but I do not think I could go through that process again.
    I am so sorry. Big hugs.
    Dx: Unexplained Infertility

    TTC #1 
    IUI's #1 - #3 Clomid = BFN's, IUI #4 Follistim = BFP
    Grayson arrived via emergency c-section on 7/28/12!

    TTC #2 
    IUI's #1 - #4 Follistim = BFN's
    IVF #1 w/ ICSI + PGS: Lupron/Follistim/Menopur
    ER 4/13 - 19R, 13F, 4 PGS tested embryos, 1 normal
    5/14 FET: BFP. Beta #1: 123, Beta #2: 327, Beta #3: 854
    Cora arrived 1/23/15 via RCS!
  • kaf7 said:
    Pam MG said:
    I keep to myself while cycling but I wanted to get this out. We did the transfer on the 10th and got a positive beta on Monday. Went back for the follow up beta and the number went down and they told me to stop taking the medication. I am at a complete loss and this feel is so much worse than when the fresh IVF just did not take. I became so attached even though it has only been 2 days and I think this is worse because I know what I am going to miss out on not to mention the coming up miscarriage. We only have one egg left and it is the lowest grade egg out of the 7 we got. If this doesn't work then Declan will be an only child and that kills me because I do not want that for him but I do not think I could go through that process again.

    That is so tough. Huge hugs. I try to remember that even though there are better odds with better quality embies, people have gotten pg with poor quality ones. This is our only shot with our only embie and if it doesn't work our LO will be an only child too unless we end up adopting down the road. It's a hard thing to come to terms with. But I think you still have hope with your frostie. Hugs again.
    Thank you and I hope your cycle is a huge success!
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    DX: Severe MFI 9/1/11
    Because of Undescended testicle at birth
    IVF #1 October BFN; 5 snowbabies
    FET: November/December 2011
    ET: 12/7/11; Beta 1: 12/16/11: 66 Beta 2: 12/19/11: 212! 1st ultrasound 1/3/12! Graduated 1/10/12: heartbeat 160
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  • I'm sorry Pam mg!

    Married: 5/09 ~ TTC Since: 10/10 ~ PCOS ~ Progesterone from 10/10 - 2/11 ~ HSG on 3/18 - Clear ~ Started Metformin 1000mg & Clomid 50mg 2/11 ~ Metformin upped to 1500mg 4/6 ~ 6/7 Now going to SG and put on Clomid, Ovidrel, Gonal F, Prometrium, Estrace ~ IUI #1 7/2 = BFP!!!!!! March 6th our little man was born. 

    6/17/13 - Ovidrel, Follistim, Prometrium ~ IUI #1 7/2 = BFP! March 17th our St. Pattys day baby arrived

    10/29/17 - Started process for IVF, got pregnant & miscarried a 2nd time since summer. 2/22 started stims - Menopur, Gonal F, Cetrotide - retrieval 3/6 - , PIO, estrace 3xday - FET 4/18 = Beta 1: 616; Beta 2: 1342 = BFP 

  • I'm sorry Pam MG.
    Exciting news Mnerani!
    Good luck to all, hang in there those in the 2ww.
    I'm on cycle day 5, day 4 of stims, and I go on Friday morning for monitoring. I'm paranoid that despite the high doses they will find that I'm not responding and then cancel the cycle. 

    QOTW: biggest challenges for me are connecting with my husband. I get so caught up in being a mom, then I let my frustrations and impatience out on DH when he gets home. And now we are TTC #2, and I worry that we need to work on our relationship, get closer again. :(
    Me 37 DH 40 TTC since 1/11 DOR AMH .34 DH S/A Great BFP 12/11! MC 1/12 IUI #1 2/12 BFN. IUI #2 3/12 BFN. IUI #3 4/12 BFN IVF #1 5/12 BFP! DD 2/13/12
  • Pam MG said:
    I keep to myself while cycling but I wanted to get this out. We did the transfer on the 10th and got a positive beta on Monday. Went back for the follow up beta and the number went down and they told me to stop taking the medication. I am at a complete loss and this feel is so much worse than when the fresh IVF just did not take. I became so attached even though it has only been 2 days and I think this is worse because I know what I am going to miss out on not to mention the coming up miscarriage. We only have one egg left and it is the lowest grade egg out of the 7 we got. If this doesn't work then Declan will be an only child and that kills me because I do not want that for him but I do not think I could go through that process again.
    I'm so sorry -  big hugs to you!!  

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    Trying for #1 since May 2010   l   DX ~ Unexplained Infertility June 2011

    IUI #1&2 = BFN; IUI #3 = BFP, m/c @ 6 weeks

    November '11 ~ IVF#1 ~ ER 11/18 (29R, 17F) ~ 5dt of one beautiful blast on 11/23 = BFP!!

    Beta #1 9dp5dt = 116, P4 = 28 ~ Beta #2 13dp5dt = 700 ~ Beta #3 20dp5dt = 9500, P4 = 26

    1st u/s 12/27 - hb of 156!! EDD 8.10.12 :)   **TEAM GREEN!**

    Sweet baby boy born 8.18.12

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    Trying for #2

    FET #1 - October '13 - c/p   l   FET #2 - December '13 - cancelled :(   l   FET #2.2 - 1.30.14 - BFN

    ~ More testing - hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy & more b/w - all normal / negative~

    Surprise BFP while waiting on FET #3 ~ beta #1 500; beta #2 1600; first u/s 4/3 - measuring 5w5d, no hb yet!; 2nd u/s 4/10 - hb 132, measuring 6w6d - EDD 11.29.14 :)    **TEAM GREEN!**

    Beautiful baby girl born 11.24.14

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  • Everyone should be updated!

    @Mnerani  Congratulations!!  How exciting!! :D

    @PennyLane26  I hope that it's nothing and you can move on.  Hugs to you!


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    Trying for #1 since May 2010   l   DX ~ Unexplained Infertility June 2011

    IUI #1&2 = BFN; IUI #3 = BFP, m/c @ 6 weeks

    November '11 ~ IVF#1 ~ ER 11/18 (29R, 17F) ~ 5dt of one beautiful blast on 11/23 = BFP!!

    Beta #1 9dp5dt = 116, P4 = 28 ~ Beta #2 13dp5dt = 700 ~ Beta #3 20dp5dt = 9500, P4 = 26

    1st u/s 12/27 - hb of 156!! EDD 8.10.12 :)   **TEAM GREEN!**

    Sweet baby boy born 8.18.12

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    Trying for #2

    FET #1 - October '13 - c/p   l   FET #2 - December '13 - cancelled :(   l   FET #2.2 - 1.30.14 - BFN

    ~ More testing - hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy & more b/w - all normal / negative~

    Surprise BFP while waiting on FET #3 ~ beta #1 500; beta #2 1600; first u/s 4/3 - measuring 5w5d, no hb yet!; 2nd u/s 4/10 - hb 132, measuring 6w6d - EDD 11.29.14 :)    **TEAM GREEN!**

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  • Congrats @mnerani!
    Big hugs to Pam MG.
    Lots of luck to @ccam @kaf7 @chiwifey @mdiblasi10 @ducky719 @mcgeeva @PennyLane26 I've got my fingers crossed for each and everyone of you.

    I had another bleeding episode this past Saturday and into Sunday. Talk about anxiety producing. I was able to wait for my US on Tuesday. It showed a little gummy bear with a heart beat in the 170's that measured 8weeks. My RE just about jumped up and down when he saw the HB. The whole room let out a sigh of relief. So 2 more weeks of PIO and off to the OB. The anxiety hasn't lessened since the time between RE discharge and first OB visit is when I miscarried last time. I am hoping it's peaking and I can get past this and move on to some smooth sailing. I am super excited to be with a bunch of ladies allude around the same time. :-)

    QOTD. Can I say ditto to pp?! The whole balancing time w kid and/or hubby and work, etc is a monumental challenge. My other challenge is getting enough sleep!!! I sooo miss sleeping in and going to bed early and taking naps! Boy that sounds selfish. I knew that would be what I would miss when I got pregnant and became a mom. I love to sleep.
    Me = 36 with PCOS and 1 tube removed for a cyst and adhesions
    DH = 35 with low morphology

    April '09 IVF (antagonist protocol) = 5R5M, none fertilized, cancelled at ET
    May/June '09 IVF/ICSI = 6R6M6F, 2ET on 6.18.09, 1 frostie, Beta on
    6.30.09 = 51 OMG!! Beta #2 = 167 Beta #3 = 2630!!!!! An uneventful pregnancy. 
    3.16.10 a healthy beautiful miracle boy born via unscheduled c-section

    Now on the quest for another, so our dear son is not alone.

    May/June '12 IVF/ICSI (antagonist protocol) =10R9M9F, 1ET = BFN, 2 frosties
    Aug '12 FET, 1ET= beta hell, 2 rounds of methotrexate, 4 months later Hcg < 2 
    Jan/Feb '13 IVF/ICSI (long lupron protocol) = 18R18M18F, 1ET = BFN, 10 frosties
    Apr '13 FET w 2ET (one from '09 and one newer) = (strep throat during 2ww) biochemical = BFN
    June '13 FET w 2ET = 1 baby boy lost at 10w, D/E with karyotyping, loss due to monosomy 21.
    Karyotyping of me and DH negative for a balance translocation.
    Dec '13 FET w 2ET, BFP!!!! 12/26 beta #1 10dp5dt = 781, beta 2 12dpt= 2234 could this be real?!
      Not giving up yet.
    5 frosties on ice.

    Truly realizing how much of a miracle my son is and praying this will be a sibling for him.
  • carrera317 that's great news! I hope your next couple of weeks goes fast for your first apt with your OB :)

    Married: 5/09 ~ TTC Since: 10/10 ~ PCOS ~ Progesterone from 10/10 - 2/11 ~ HSG on 3/18 - Clear ~ Started Metformin 1000mg & Clomid 50mg 2/11 ~ Metformin upped to 1500mg 4/6 ~ 6/7 Now going to SG and put on Clomid, Ovidrel, Gonal F, Prometrium, Estrace ~ IUI #1 7/2 = BFP!!!!!! March 6th our little man was born. 

    6/17/13 - Ovidrel, Follistim, Prometrium ~ IUI #1 7/2 = BFP! March 17th our St. Pattys day baby arrived

    10/29/17 - Started process for IVF, got pregnant & miscarried a 2nd time since summer. 2/22 started stims - Menopur, Gonal F, Cetrotide - retrieval 3/6 - , PIO, estrace 3xday - FET 4/18 = Beta 1: 616; Beta 2: 1342 = BFP 

  • So excited for you @ccam!

    Had my saline sono this morning. I was hoping that would be the end of pre-cycle testing for me, but they found a polyp :( The NP said it was small-ish but that if my RE was concerned they would call me to schedule a hysteroscopy. Praying that's not the case! Boo.

    QOTW: My biggest challenge is ME time. DH and I are on a good page and get out for date nights frequently, and I only work part-time from home so work is pretty good, but I've been skipping the gym and not even spending much time getting ready for the day. My first priority seems to be everyone else, I have to remind myself that a 30 minute swim or giving myself a blow out after the shower is ok! I have lost all of the baby weight, but that's mostly because I skip out on meals during the day! I'm so focused on editing (my work from home job) and G that I literally forget to eat.  :|

    Hey @Pennylane26...not to be a Debbie downer but that's the exact reason I ended up doing a FET rather than a fresh transfer. My RE said a polyp acts like an IUD. I'd definitely ask about it. Our embies are too precious.
  • I'm so sorry Pam mg.

    Update on me - all my tests are back now just waiting for MH sperm analysis and hoping it's not any worse than last time. MFI is tough :(. Once we have the results I will call my RE and set up the AFC and hoping its good.
    QOTW - hardest part is juggling it all -work, play etc. Still need to plan a date night with MH haven't had one since before DS was born lol

    Me 38 MH 41 - TTC since June 2010 - dx with Severe MFI. Straight to IVF with ICSI. IVF #1 - ER 06/13/12 - 9 Eggs Retrieved - 4 ICSI'd - only 2 fert. 06/15/12 - 2DT - 3 cell & 6 cell with fragmentation. Beta 06/29/12 - IVF #1 = BFN. 07/20/12 - WTF Appt -Told by our RE to quit IVF. Second Opinion from RE is good. IVF#2 - November 2012. Estradiol Pills Started 11/6. Stims start 11/16. ER 11/26 - 7 eggs retrieved - all mature. 4 fertilized with ICSI. ET 11/29 Transferred 3 embryos. Beta is 12/10. 1st Beta 81 2nd Beta 160 and 3rd beta 360!!! First U/S 12/21/12 - We saw one beautiful gest. sac. 2nd U/S is 01/04/2013 - H/B 183 02/05/13 - NT Scan - everything looks good and IT'S A BOY!  Aiden was born 08/20/2013.

    IVF #2 is in progress.  ER was 05/12/14 - 11 eggs retrieved, 8 fertilized with ICSI.  ET was 05/15/14 - we transferred 3 embryos as we did on the cycle my son was conceived.  We were able to freeze 3 embryos. Beta is scheduled for 05/26/14.  1st beta - 111.  2nd beta - 159 didn't double :( 3rd beta Friday 5/30) - not a lot of hope left. Beta # 3 is 247 - probably ectopic.  Beta # 4 is 813 - possibly vanishing multiple sydrome?  06/05/14 - 5w4days - first U/S - we see a gestational sac and yolk - still have hope!  06/17/14 - 7w1day - U/S and saw and heard the heartbeat - Finally!  06/27/14 - 8w4days - Baby and heartbeat look and sound great :)  EDD 02/01/14 and It's a boy!


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  • congrats mnerani!

    so sorry pammg ::hugs::

    gl to all those cycling or in 2ww!

    Carrera317- I told understand your anxiety I'm still having spotting too. Did you have sch on your ultrasound or does all look good?

    Update: went for 2nd u/s tues baby 8w4d with hb of 176. still no blood or sch so still unknown why I'm spotting. Praying I don't miscarry, I see the ob next thurs.

     

  • Hang in there @KISSIES. So glad the u/s looked good.
    DH and I are Americans living an adventure in Kenya since 2011
    DX: PCOS (annovulatory)
    Feb 2012: IUI #1 w/ only 1M sperm and a single follie = BFP! 
    Nov 2012: Little buddy born in Kenya
    Nov 2013: Trying for a second, still w PCOS
    Dec 2013: IUI cycle canceled for non-response
    Jan 2014: Break cycle BFP!

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    ___________________________________________________________________________

    Trying for #1 since May 2010   l   DX ~ Unexplained Infertility June 2011

    IUI #1&2 = BFN; IUI #3 = BFP, m/c @ 6 weeks

    November '11 ~ IVF#1 ~ ER 11/18 (29R, 17F) ~ 5dt of one beautiful blast on 11/23 = BFP!!

    Beta #1 9dp5dt = 116, P4 = 28 ~ Beta #2 13dp5dt = 700 ~ Beta #3 20dp5dt = 9500, P4 = 26

    1st u/s 12/27 - hb of 156!! EDD 8.10.12 :)   **TEAM GREEN!**

    Sweet baby boy born 8.18.12

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    Trying for #2

    FET #1 - October '13 - c/p   l   FET #2 - December '13 - cancelled :(   l   FET #2.2 - 1.30.14 - BFN

    ~ More testing - hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy & more b/w - all normal / negative~

    Surprise BFP while waiting on FET #3 ~ beta #1 500; beta #2 1600; first u/s 4/3 - measuring 5w5d, no hb yet!; 2nd u/s 4/10 - hb 132, measuring 6w6d - EDD 11.29.14 :)    **TEAM GREEN!**

    Beautiful baby girl born 11.24.14

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  • @kissies as my doc says, keep on keepin' on. You are measuring on target and HB looks good. Fingers crossed. No SCH on my scan. No reason for bleeding. Hang on little ones!
    Me = 36 with PCOS and 1 tube removed for a cyst and adhesions
    DH = 35 with low morphology

    April '09 IVF (antagonist protocol) = 5R5M, none fertilized, cancelled at ET
    May/June '09 IVF/ICSI = 6R6M6F, 2ET on 6.18.09, 1 frostie, Beta on
    6.30.09 = 51 OMG!! Beta #2 = 167 Beta #3 = 2630!!!!! An uneventful pregnancy. 
    3.16.10 a healthy beautiful miracle boy born via unscheduled c-section

    Now on the quest for another, so our dear son is not alone.

    May/June '12 IVF/ICSI (antagonist protocol) =10R9M9F, 1ET = BFN, 2 frosties
    Aug '12 FET, 1ET= beta hell, 2 rounds of methotrexate, 4 months later Hcg < 2 
    Jan/Feb '13 IVF/ICSI (long lupron protocol) = 18R18M18F, 1ET = BFN, 10 frosties
    Apr '13 FET w 2ET (one from '09 and one newer) = (strep throat during 2ww) biochemical = BFN
    June '13 FET w 2ET = 1 baby boy lost at 10w, D/E with karyotyping, loss due to monosomy 21.
    Karyotyping of me and DH negative for a balance translocation.
    Dec '13 FET w 2ET, BFP!!!! 12/26 beta #1 10dp5dt = 781, beta 2 12dpt= 2234 could this be real?!
      Not giving up yet.
    5 frosties on ice.

    Truly realizing how much of a miracle my son is and praying this will be a sibling for him.
  • Hi All, I took a break for a bit but now I am back and planning my next IVF. Looks like I will be starting in Feb with antagonist protocal using HGH, so that is new...retrieval should be end of Feb. I have been trying to eliminate wheat, dairy, and sugar for the past three weeks as a mini cleanse. I am feeling better on it and planningto stick with it through my IVF. Now I just need to get to the gym! Qotw: I agree that juggling it all between baby, husband, friends, and work is difficult, especially when all I want to do is relax on my couch and watch some reality TV. ;)
    Me: 39. DH: 39 IVF1: m/c IVF2: cancelled IVF3: BFP! DD IVF4: BFN IVF5: BFP! Due Dec 2014
  • Update FSH is now 8.9 and AMH is now 0.8

    In 2012 my FSH was 3.2 and AMH was 0.98

    Feeling a bit blah over it all.

    I am going to talk to DH about the results tonight.

    Our twins started preschool yesterday and I cannot believe they are almost 4, I really thought they would have siblings by now.

    QOTW:  Juggling working at home full time and still having fun and relaxing with the twins.
    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 :)
    Fertilization Report 6 eggs mature and ICSI'd 4 eggs fertilized normally
    Day 6 Report to Blast for CCS 4/16: 2 DAY 5 BLASTS BIOPSIED FOR CCS a 4AB and a 3AB!!!!
    CCS Results BOTH BLASTS CCS NORMAL!!!!!!  call on 4/24
    Regroup call to discuss CCS results and FET call on 5/20
    FET prep: CD 1 6/08 CD 3 Start BCP 6/10, HSG 6/12 Lupron Start 10 iu 6/17 End BCP 6/21 CD 1 6/23!!!
    Start vivelle patches 6/25 change e/o/d reduce Lupron to 5iu 6/25 Blood Draw 7/01, 7/08, 7/15, 7/19
    Increase vivelle patches 7/03 2 change e/o/d and 7/05 change e/o/d 3 and 7/07 4 change e/o/d add vaginal estrace 2x a day
    Lining Check/Blood Draw 7/08 and 7/15 End Lupron 7/18  Start PIO 1ml daily 7/18  Blood  Draw 7/19
    Flight to clinic 7/22
    FET 2 CCS BLASTS :):)  7/23 :):) YES YES both thawed and both fully expanded :):)
    7/26 :):) 3dp5dt PM very very faint positive FRER
    7/27: 4dp5dt Neg Digi AM but very very faint positive FRER PM POSITIVE DIGI CLEARBLUE PREGNANT 1-2 :):) 
    7/31:8dp5dt AM POSITIVE DIGI CLEARBLUE PREGNANT 2-3!!!! :):) 
    Beta 1 8/01= 408!!!!!!!!!! at 9dp5dt FET
    Beta 2 8/03 = 1014!!!!!!!!!! at 11dp5dt FET
    8/05/2015 AM POSITIVE DIGI CLEARBLUE PREGNANT 3+!!!! :):) 
    First Ultrasound: 8/20!!!!!! TWINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Genetics says BOTH BOYS!!!!!!!!!
    Second Ultrasound: 9/03!!!!!!!!!!










     










  • Best wishes @bellalou32, mdiblasi10 and anyone else cycling.
    Big hugs @Pam MG.
    Congrats @Mnerani and best wishes for an uneventful full term pregnancy.

    I'm just waiting for AF to arrive some time in early Feb so I can start my natural cycle FET. Until then nothing to do but prepare myself mentally.

    QOTD: As PPs have expressed, the biggest challenge is balance between motherhood, marriage, career and me time (whatever that is). I also struggle with reacting appropriately to some of LO's actions. I don't want to be that parent who doesn't discipline her child but also remember she is a toddler and testing limits every single day.
    TTC since 3-08 IVF # 1 Dec 2011 BFP DD born at 31 weeks 6-24-12

    FET #1 Dec 2013 BFN

    FET # 2 Feb 2014 BFN

    No more frosties

    IVF #2. September 2014

    PGD yielded 2 perfect 5d blasts

    SET November 9, 2014
    Nov 23, 2014. Another BFN

    Not sure where to go from here.

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  • BabyKsMommyBabyKsMommy member
    edited January 2014
    Mnerani- congrats!
    Pam -I'm sorry you had to go through that.

    I was supposed to do a menopur cycle but apparently my insurance changed so instead of a $25 co-pay they wanted $800. So I'm on Femara instead which I have never tried. I'll give Femara 3 tries then I'm not sure.

    I think the hardest thing about being a mom is house work. I hate it. I would much rather spend time playing with DS.
    Diagnosed MFI- low sperm count  
    DS-Born 7/27/11 After 2 years of IF we have our little man
    TTC#2 January 2013
    11 Medicated cycles gave us
    B/G Twins born 10/8/14 @ 32 weeks
  • Hello everyone! I have been MIA for a few months. Work has gotten really crazy and I have been somewhat in a funk because H and I have been off birth control since A was born and month after month I am disappointed that we weren't one of those lucky couples who needed help the first time but had the happy surprise pregnancy for the second. So I am back in the game with a FET. I had my saline sonogram this morning and was cleared for cycle. I am on estrace and have a lining check on the third with a potential transfer scheduled for the 12th. Good luck everyone!
    TTC since June 2011
    DH diagnosed with Testicular Cancer 8/2010
    Low sperm count. Only option IVF with ICSI
    Starting First cycle Jan/Feb 2012- Canceled due to not responding to BCP and/or Lupron
    IVF 1.2- stims March 14, ER March 24, 16 R 10F 6 made it to blast
    ET March 29- transferred two blasts, 4A and 4BA, froze 4
    Positive HPT 9dp5dt Beta 1- 385 11dp5dt
    u/s April 25- one healthy heartbeat
    EDD 12/12/12>


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  • We had our ultrasound, and all went well, we have graduated to the OB and we are on our way! I have been real sick this time which is so different than last time!

    QOTD: i am a SAHM so i always worry if my son is learning enough, or on track developmentally, it my biggest challenge!

    Started TTC in 2006, LOTS of trying, and trying, and 7 rounds of IVF with 13 embryos, 2 perfect little boys and 5 loses....
    All finished with babies, started to make diet changes, Keto, to be MORE for my kids, lost 30 pounds, still going, and 3 months in, I had a natural cycle, and then ovulated... Hubs and I are going to see what happens now... Maybe a natural pregnancy? After everything we have been through? Or just a return to normal hormones? We shall see what the future holds!

    Baby Dust To All!!!

  • GL ccam, bellalou32, mdiblasi10 and kaf7. Im very sorry Pam MG. hugs. Congrats Mnerani.

    Update. U/S on Mon for cervix check and baby measurement. Im so ready to be off work.

    QOTW. Biggest challenge is patience. Sometimes I forget that my kid is a kid and I end up over reacting to things. Not something Im proud of but working on.
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  • QOTW: I would say adjusting to working full time, and having DH take care of things at home. Our ideas of what should be cleaned and accomplished on a daily basis are very different and I have to let some things go so I can be sane. But it can be stressful when I come home to a house that is crazier then when I left!

    Update: Feeling pretty pregnant and still having quite a bit of m/s and pretty tired. But its reassuring to me that things are still cooking. Looking forward to my first appt with my midwives on the 31st. 
    TTC since August 2009
    Clomid for 6 cycles starting August 2010- O but no BFP
    SA Septemeber 2010 Looking good 
    HSG September 2010 All clear 
    1st RE visit May 2011 - IUI#1 June 20, 2011: BFN
    IUI #2 July 31 2011: BFP - m/c @ 5w1d
    Surprise BFP on a break cycle 10/4/11, Due June 4, 2012, Born 6/9/2012
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    TTC#2 : Cycles 1-3 Protocol 1500mg Metformin Daily, Femara + Ovidrel, Progresterone support 
    HSG#2 November 2013 All clear
    Cycle 4 Metformin, Femara, Bravelle, Ovidrel, Progesterone = BFP
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  • ccamccam member
    edited January 2014
    All updated!  And welcome back @srveatch !  Best of luck with your FET!

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    Trying for #1 since May 2010   l   DX ~ Unexplained Infertility June 2011

    IUI #1&2 = BFN; IUI #3 = BFP, m/c @ 6 weeks

    November '11 ~ IVF#1 ~ ER 11/18 (29R, 17F) ~ 5dt of one beautiful blast on 11/23 = BFP!!

    Beta #1 9dp5dt = 116, P4 = 28 ~ Beta #2 13dp5dt = 700 ~ Beta #3 20dp5dt = 9500, P4 = 26

    1st u/s 12/27 - hb of 156!! EDD 8.10.12 :)   **TEAM GREEN!**

    Sweet baby boy born 8.18.12

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    Trying for #2

    FET #1 - October '13 - c/p   l   FET #2 - December '13 - cancelled :(   l   FET #2.2 - 1.30.14 - BFN

    ~ More testing - hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy & more b/w - all normal / negative~

    Surprise BFP while waiting on FET #3 ~ beta #1 500; beta #2 1600; first u/s 4/3 - measuring 5w5d, no hb yet!; 2nd u/s 4/10 - hb 132, measuring 6w6d - EDD 11.29.14 :)    **TEAM GREEN!**

    Beautiful baby girl born 11.24.14

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