**Third-Party Reproduction Check-In - Jan 20*

2MamazInSeattle · January 2014

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! If you don't check-in for 4 weeks you'll be removed from the list but we'll happily add you back next time you check in!
NOTE: Board etiquette - please put BFP warnings in message title..thank you

Check-In: How is it going? What are your next steps? How are you feeling?

QOTW: What is something good you've done for yourself lately?

Welcome

@Bean386

@SugarBrideOct10

@Love4Labs326

((Hugs))

@Sunni01 - DS - Ug. Sorry you were cancelled

@poohniki – DS; IUI - So sorry for your BFN

@Mrs.McIrish - D-EG - So sorry the lines have gotten lighter and not darker

No fair.

@DoulaRaVenMa - GC - Hugs to you and your IP's

@Lincoln79 - So sorry for the lawyer drama!

New BFPs & Other Good News!

@BeckyP005 - Congrats on your potential donor! Glad things with DH worked out and FX this is it!

In the TWW!

@xmaystarx - Frozen D-EG- 5dt on 1/15 - how'd it go?

Currently Cycling/Scheduled

@MrsT4 - DE; FET of last two frosties on 1/22! GOOD LUCK!

Lacyj67 - D-EG - Transfer #2 (FET) on 1/31/14!

manada & healz413 - Partner IVF - Healz eggs, Manada carrying -ER/ET in January

mm29 - D-EG - ET in Jan; PGD planned for FET scheduled for February 11, 2014!

Sammer 818 – IP-GC - GC started meds, mid-Feb. transfer!

lincoln79 - IP-GC - Transfer date set for February 20, 2014!

Waiting to Cycle

BeckyP005 – D-EG; Potential donor became available mid-January!

ceemonkey - DE/DS; Hoping for a March transfer.

hopeby2015 - D-EM - Doing bloodwork for NEDC in Jan.

jalara48 - GC -Using a surrogate in India. Embies will soon be on the way to India!

jessicamaister - DS - Gearing up for first DS cycle!

Km672 - DE/DS - Moving forward with a fresh DE/DS cycle.

MamaFantasic - GC to be - Welcome!

mistyhf - Embryo Adoption - Welcome!

orangemell2012 - DS - Next steps TBD.

pooniki - DS - Planning another cycle in March.

Sarahjeri - D-EG - DE daughter, possible FET in 7/14

socialwkrsweetie - Considering known GC due to lupus. Welcome!

Stinkerbell6879 - D-EG - Potential shared donor available for a March cycle.

sunni01 - DS - Planning another cycle soon.

Vizio2012 - DS - IUI#4 soon - Welcome to you

walker14 - IP-GC: Likely moving to known GC. Welcome!!

Donors/GC’s/Surrogates

ArgleBride – Egg Donor – Completed 1st donor ER in Nov!

IP's got a BFP!!!

Pregnant!

Strudel82 – GC - EDD 1/15/14 - Boy!

Strunella – DE – 1/28? - Gender ?

BabyVDM – DE FET#1 – Twins! - EDD 3/20/2014

LittleLady77 – D-EG - Twins! - EDD 4/10/2014

KateBee - IP-GC - 5/24/14 - Boy!

Brooklynesque – D-EG - EDD?

bobyn1113 - GC - Singleton on the way for IP's! RCS on 7/28/14

Scorpgirl1120 - DS - IVF #1 - ET on 11/15. BFP!! - 8/1/14

Ladyrader0227 – D-EG - FET #1 - One hb on u/s! - EDD 8/1/14

lmielocl1 - DE/DS - Twins! EDD 8/1/14?

artemisia2610 - IP-GC - Welcome! What's your EDD?

Liz4Paws – D-EM - FET on 11/19- EDD 8/7/14

Firesiren – DS – FET on 11/20 - Twins!!! EDD 8/8/14

cc+mm - D-EG - EDD 8/6/14! NT on 1/17!

DoublePortion – D-EM - Twins!!! EDD 8/15/14

2MamazinSeattle - D-EG/DS - EDD 8/20/14 - NT/Mat21 on 1/29!

Parenting

JM1977 – D-EG/DS - 21-month-old DD from DE/DS & newborn boy as of 9/13!

Strudel82 – 1 year-old DD twins from DE (also currently GC)

IndianaSunshine – DE – Congrats on Austin Hale! We hope your new LO is chunking up!

Melkel559 – DS – EDD 12/9/13 – Justin Thomas born 12/9/13! Congrats mama!

Happywifemomofone – D-EG - Baby boy Logan Charles born on 12/20/13! Congrats to you!

Jms1374 – D-EM – Baby boy Caleb Cameron born on 1/8/14! Yay for baby and mom!

2MamazInSeattle · January 2014

Whoa, that SeaHawks game was not healthy for my unborn baby! Too much stress, but, phew. They pulled it out.

I'm doing pretty well! I am still have bouts of yuckiness but have been able to eat small amounts of meat again which has been nice. My belly is kind of hard and though I've lost 4 lbs my pants are tighter - so I think that is good news! I had to move my NT to 1/29 due to a work trip, which is 2 days sooner, but I'll take it. Hopefully I'll still feel icky enough to not over-worry.

Oh last week I saw the counselor lady who was super cool/nice and helpful in regard to my loss, fears, etc. I decided to see her every 2 weeks until I feel more secure in this pregnancy. So all good with that. @argylebride, I'm a big fan of getting help when needed and I'm sorry your parents dissuaded you when you were 14

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QOTW: I've been really consistent since 5w at going to prenatal yoga, and this weekend I went on two hour+ walks. I'm not as tired as last pregnancy and it has felt good to keep moving!!

xmaystarx · January 2014

Aww, 2mamaz, I'm happy to hear you are feeling better and your little bean is growing. I am also a proponent of therapy/counselors when needed. Even people with the most seemingly stressfree life can get some use out of it. Add IF to the mix and it's a wonder we all get by, lol.

Check in: My transfer went well - we transferred 1 expanding AA blast and have 2 other 5 day and 1 6 day blast frozen. My beta will be this Friday but I plan on POAS before that. I've been feeling some heavy pressure around my ute area so I'm hoping that's a good sign.

Also, our donor eggs came from Seattle so I think that last night's game was a good sign

QOTW: To be honest, I haven't done anything really specific or out of the ordinary for myself lately other than our trip to Atlanta. Something to think about I suppose!

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BeckyP005 · January 2014

2Mamaz glad your feeling a bit better!

xmaystarx yay for having a smooth transfer and fx this cycle is the one!

Marshmallowevening GL to whichever way brings you your baby. Hugs...

McIrish big hugs. I'm hoping for some kind of miracle at today's beta.

Calling clinic tomorrow to say yes to the donor that they called me about on Saturday and to hopefully hear that they found another couple. My emotions and MH's have been all over the place. Deep breathes.

QOTW: Hmm. I just found a spa gift card in my drawer I forget I had so a trip for a facial will be soon

mm29 · January 2014

@2Mamaz-hooray for feeling better!
@xmaystarx- Sending lots of big fat sticky vibes your way!
@Marshmallowevening- GL with your decision ((hugs))
@MrsMcIrish- ((((Huge, huge hugs))))

Update: I had my baseline U/S today. Everything looks good. I start meds tomorrow night. And later today I will receive an update on my donor’s progress. This is beginning to feel real!!

QOTW: I started acupuncture. I had forgotten how much I love acupuncture!!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

DoublePortion · January 2014

I have my 1st OB appt on Wednesday...finally. My RE's office never said that I should have an OB appt before they released me until I asked when I would be released since I thought I should've seen my OB by now. The joy of being an OOT patient. Also, it's a good thing I'm unemployed since my insurance and OB's billing office are keeping me busy. I'm glad I did medical billing for a few years or I'd be really overwhelmed right now!

QOTW: Um, I got a hot chocolate at Starbucks this morning. Does that count? I thought about going for a mani/pedi too but didn't feel like bothering with it.

Lacyj67 · January 2014

@doubleportion How exciting you get to graduate and see a reg ob! I hope you will be finding out the genders of those babies!!!! Can't wait to hear I a few months!
@mm29 yay for lining check! It's just around the corner now!! Fx for you
@beckyp005 glad you guys came to a agreement and will be cycling again!! Excited for you!! GL
@marahmellowevening good luck with both. I can kinda understand wth the being pulled two ways we just began our adoption journey and it's excited but a lot of paperwork!!
@2mamazinseattle in so happy you have a sticky baby in there!!! Good luck and I am so happy for you!
@xmaystarx good luck on Friday!!!! Hoping to see some good news from you soon!
AFM nothing new: second estradiol shot tonight and found a awesome Victorian doll house on a local sale site that im going to buy today off this lady!! In my mind it's that I've always wanted to have one but thinking maybe I can pass it down to a little girl one day?? And next lining check before 31st FET is this Friday. Fx
Qotw: well I made myself a quilt yesterday for the car ride to transfer and snuggled on the couch with it last night! It's cute and cozy!

DoublePortion · January 2014

@Lacyj67 I definitely won't be team green!!

MrsT4 · January 2014

First, (((HUGS))) to @MrsMcIrish and I’m sure I’m one of many who is praying for a miracle for her.

@2MamazinSeattle – Glad to hear you are feeling better!! And thanks for the good wishes!

@xmaystarx - Congrats on a smooth transfer and F/X for a strong beta on Friday!!

@BeckyP005 – I’m so happy to hear you guys are going to (finally) be moving forward! F/X that they will find another couple to do a shared cycle very soon!!

@Marshmallowevening – I totally understand wanting to have multiple options or a back-up plan in place. Sending you ((Hugs)) while you wait.

@mm29 – Yeah for a great baseline appointment! I’m hoping you get great news on your donor’s progress. 

@DoublePortion – I hope your first OB appointment goes smoothly. One question (just curious), since you have twins, do you know if you’ll also need to see an MFM in addition to the OB?

AFM, I had blood work taken today, but still expect that I’m on schedule to transfer this Wednesday. Of course, my area is supposed to get quite a bit of snow Tuesday night, so I hope this doesn’t delay my transfer. My nurse assured me that both my doc and the embryologist both have 4-wheel drive, LOL.

QOTW: I’m hoping to sneak in a last minute pedicure before my transfer on Wednesday.

DoublePortion · January 2014

@MrsT4 I plan on asking my OB on Wednesday if he thinks I'll need to see a MFM. I really trust my OB to do what is best for me but of course if he says no and at any point in the PG I feel like I need to see a MFM I will definitely push for it. I kind of hope he wants me to have my NT scan with a MFM just because of the better equipment they have.

Mrs.McIrish · January 2014

Beta came in at 46.9 at 9dp5dt. Eerily similar to last time which ended badly of course. Looks like another beta hell waiting game. Hard to expect a different outcome. I'm tired of it always being sooo difficult for us. Mrs. T: GL for your transfer! I didn't realize you were back in this right now. Rooting for you! Becky- glad you picked the donor:-) MM- yay for getting started!

lincoln79 · January 2014

@MrsMcIrish - huge (((hugs))). let the ladies of this board hold onto hope for you! I know I have little left for us, but can hope to no end for others. Pulling for you big time and hoping for your fighter.

hugs to all those struggling and/or those who just need a little more support today

AFM: GC having phone appt. today with attorney, contract must be assigned by Friday so this is going to be a crazy week....

QOTD: We just went to visit my grandparents for the weekend. All we do when we are there is eat, sleep (lots of naps), and play cards! it is the perfect place for us to relax and they have been the only members of my family that have been unendingly supportive!

sammer818 · January 2014

Check in: Our carrier had her first appointment since starting Lupron and her estrogen was too high. So, we've been pushed back at least two weeks before I even get to start my meds. I was supposed to go in on the 31st of Jan for a baseline, but now they have me scheduled for the 12th. I'm just so bummed. I know 2 weeks is nothing in the grand scheme of things, but this just feels like one more thing that isn't going according to plan. I'm sure I'm making a mountain out of a molehill here, but it just really bummed me out.

QOTW: I have started working out. Since New Year's, I'm averaging 4 days a week of at least 35 minutes of actual working out! Too bad I'm not making any progress on the weight loss though.

lincoln79 · January 2014

@sammer818 - so sorry for the delay. it takes so much to cycle that after you get yourself geared up for it, any delay is torturous. drink some wine and let out the frustration and then it will be here before you know it!

(((hugs)))

2MamazInSeattle · January 2014

@sammer818 - I got delayed for 1 week once and cried like a baby I was so frustrated! We all get so attached to our calendars

Sorry for the delay - big picture it's not that long, agreed - but still sucks. I agree to have some wine and just know time will keep ticking.

@Mrs.McIrish - ((hugs))

Km672 · January 2014

Hey Ladies!

@2MamazinSeattle - glad all is well
@xmaystarx - sounds promising!! Fx for you!
@BeckyP005 - so glad you and your H have agreed on your next exciting steps!! I hope another couple agrees to cycle with you two ASAP!
@mm29 - so very excited for you!
@DoublePortion - hope your appt Wednesday is fantastic!
@Lacyj67 - do you have a definitive transfer date? How many are you thinking about transferring? It will be here before you know it!!
@MrsT4 - good luck on Wednesday!! You will be in my thoughts!! I'm on my phone, can't see your siggie if its posted, but how many are you planning to transfer? Fx this is finally it!!
@Mrs.McIrish - I wish you had a more reassuring beta. I totally understand if you are annoyed and hate me for this, but I am still holding out hope that things turn out differently this time. When is your next beta? As always, I'll be thinking of you- xoxo
@Lincoln79 - hope you have a busy, but productive week!! Hoping it all goes smoothly!!
@Sammer818- so very sorry for the delay. It's not the end of the world, but its a setback and it's disappointing. You have every right to be upset. I hope the next couple of weeks fly by for you and all goes well.

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Afm - still waiting...I don't do well with waiting! Our agency sent our donors medical info Thursday, so I'm hoping the clinic was at least able to set up some appts with her.

I made some changes to our contract and sent it back to our attorney. Hoping things move quickly on that end of things...

For now, I'm definitely Mrs Cranky Pants... I hope I feel better once things get going.

Qotw - I've been trying to loose at least 5lbs before our next transfer. I'm still very sore from my 1st trip back to the gym on saturday! Im aiming to go at least 2 days a week to jog, take spin classes. its not much, but this is what is realistic for me right now. Been trying to eat lots of veggies and really minimize the unhealthy stuff... :-??

Hope everyone has an amazing week!

Bean386 · January 2014

Checking in; DH and I went to meet with our RE , discuss our options and it looks like we are a go for February

, we will be doing something completely different ,FET with no meds , just monitor what the natural process of my body goes thru , he mentioned maybe just doing a shot of HCG but other than that nothing else. I feel very excited , but cautious , I have been so excited about something new that might give me a baby and everything has failed , so we will see.

MrsT4 · January 2014

@DoublePortion – Thanks for satisfying my curiosity, LOL! Again, I hope your OB appointment goes well next week.

@MrsMcIrish – Yes, I’m back in the game…thanks for your support! My baseline was Jan. 2 (but I was having trouble posting) and it seems things have moved quickly. I’m surely hoping and praying for a positive outcome for you this time!! Is your next beta on Wed? And forgive me for asking, but was this your first frozen transfer?

@lincoln - Good luck with GC’s new attorney. I hope things move smoothly from here on out.

@sammer – Sorry about the delay, many of us understand and have been there. It sucks, but hopefully the extra two weeks go by quickly.

@Km672 – Assuming both thaw, we’re going to transfer two. I would have been open to a SET, but due to lack of communication, my frozen embies from the donor cycle were frozen in pairs (6 total and we transferred 2 fresh and had 4 frozen). Honestly, all of my transfers (both OE and DE) have been 2 embryos and given my age (43) I know it makes sense to transfer two…especially since we never got further than 1 chemical out of all of my cycles to date.

Km – I’m sorry that you’re in waiting mode as well. F/X that things progress quickly and that you can get a calendar soon!

@Bean – Good luck with your upcoming FET cycle. February is just around the corner!

Mrs.McIrish · January 2014

Mrs. T: it was frozen eggs that were thawed and fertilized with DH's fresh sperm and then grown to day 5. I may have to wait til Thurs for beta 2 due to bad weather expected on Wed morning... It's a 2 hr drive round trip for the b/w so not worth an accident. What will be will be...

brooklynesque · January 2014

Hi everyone! I'm 14w3d today and am totally showing already. I told my boss I was pg on Friday so she wouldn't have to wonder anymore. ;-) Generally feeling good, though the paranoia that something has happened or will happen to the baby hasn't gone away. I have a doppler but it doesn't work well for me. I don't know if that's because I have a retroverted uterus or because I got a 2 mhz when I probably should have gotten a 3.

I just keep trying to tell myself that a loss is unlikely after 12w3d, when I had my last u/s. :-S

QOTW: I've been going to the gym more regularly and it does make me feel great afterwards. I don't push myself too too hard -- 1/2 an hour on the elliptical plus some squats and other moves with hand weights. Really grateful I've been feeling well enough to work out.

cc+mm · January 2014

Not much going on here. We tried for our NT scan on Friday, but baby did not want to get in the right position. We will try again next week. I guess the only upside to being high risk is lots of ultrasounds, after next week it looks like I will be getting them monthly.

healz413 · January 2014

@Manada started estrace yesterday and I finished birth control pills yesterday. I've been doing lupron since January 13. I started bleeding today, so I'm planning to go in tomorrow for my suppression check and hopefully to start stims.

We're looking at a retrieval the first week of February if everything goes well.

QOTW: We had Thai food for dinner tonight to celebrate our 35 month-a-versary. Mmm green curry and fried tofu. YUM!

Lacyj67 · January 2014

@km672 yes I have a transfer date set for jan 31st. A week from this Friday!! Eek! And we wil be puttin in two!!

Bean386 · January 2014

@lacyj67 ; GL!!!

ceemonkey · January 2014

Wow! Lots going on. GL to everyone, and (((hugs))) to those needing them. McIrish, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you...

Update: waiting on a calendar still, although I have started BCPs, so that's something!

QOTW: I have been getting back on track with my regular gym schedule which makes me feel good, even though sometimes I totally blow all that hard work away with the foods I eat! Oh well. But for the most part, we're doing pretty good at our goals, which was to get back to our regular work outs and eat in/cook at home more.

mm29 · January 2014

@ceemonkey, GL with your upcoming cycle!!

stinkerbell6879 · January 2014

Some great news going on here! and HUGS to everyone waiting or just having a bad IF day...

@mcirish - I just want to give ya a big hug! and I have very little hope left myself but I am pulling for ya!

Check-In: How is it going? What are your next steps? How are you feeling?

We have been going back and forth with the RE office about the cost, they have worked with us to help, but this new contract came back higher then we expected. So in limbo again, but, DH and I talked it over and we are not out of the game we are just letting the $$$ catch up! lol. So trying to save a little more and still have a life ;-)

QOTW: What is something good you've done for yourself lately?

I am back into running and just did the Tinkerbell 1/2 Marathon at Disneyland and we are taking a trip to FL for a WDW trip and some running for me ;-)

JM1977 · January 2014

****Ticker warning****

Huge congratuations to all of those with exciting updates this week. I am so, so happy for you all. Lots of hugs to those who need them.

Update: Just hanging in there with cold season hitting us full force. Got antibiotics for one (ear infection) and breathing treatments for the other, so hopefully everyone will be healthy again soon.

QOTW: Taking care of myself has not been my strong suit lately, but I have started drinking green smoothies with kale in them, and that feels like a healthy step.

liz4paws · January 2014

I'm late again but thinking of all you ladies! Congrats for all the good news and giant hugs to those of you who definitely could use them.

**********PAIF update********************

We have our NT scan tomorrow and I'm feeling pretty good about it. I am also getting a blood draw for Mat21 but I'm not 100% sure they are going to consider me high enough risk to run it. Apparently you can't elect to have it run just because and pay OOP. If you're not considered high risk, Sequenom will send the sample back. I think my doctor considers me high risk because of my 2 m/c and he's planning on doing it, but I'll find out for sure when I talk to my doctor tomorrow. Either way, I can't wait to see LO again.

QOTW: I got a pedicure a couple of weeks ago, oh and I did some shopping for myself on oldnavy.com yesterday. That counts too!

Mrs.McIrish · January 2014

I just wanted to update my "update" here..my second beta came back at 116 which was a doubling time of 54 hrs. Better than last time so we are still in this. I'm not going for another beta until next Wednesday. Things will be more definitive then versus stressing myself out with too many betas. I'm just going to wait it out.

stinkerbell6879 · January 2014

@Mrs.McIrish my FX are crossed for you lady!!!

MrsT4 · January 2014

@MrsMcIrish - Sending you continued doubling, super sticky vibes!!!

DoulaRaVenMa · January 2014

So happy to see so many good check ins that's Great!!!
It breaks my heart to see the bad ones.
Fx & baby dust to all

Check-In: How is it going? What are your next steps? How are you feeling?

I am still waiting on my IPs to decided what the next step will be & if we will be doing a TS journey or nothing at all they are talking to CFA & waiting to hear back so as soon as they do we will talk:) I feel not that great got AF & its kicking my ass:(

QOTW: What is something good you've done for yourself lately?

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