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IVF, Here We Come!

NotSoPatientlyWaitingNotSoPatientlyWaiting member
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So, after 3 failed IUIs, we are headed to IVF.  It's still sinking in that it's reallly happening.  I'm headed in with a positive attitude, and I'm excited, terrified, hopeful and scared all at once.  We had to take a short break after IUI #3, and wait for new insurance to kick in on 3/1.  I started BCP this week, so stims will start the first part of March.  I'm just gonna hang on for the ride!
Me: 30/Moderate Endometriosis/Bicornuate Uterus
DH:  34/Perfect

TTC #1
June '11 - Lap + Hysteroscopy to remove endo + polyps
July '11 - July '13:  TTC naturally
Aug '13 - RE tracked natural cycle/Began aggressive approach
Oct 10, '13:  Lap + Hysteroscopy #2 to remove endo + polyps + endometrioma
11/5/13 - IUI #1 (Femara + Follistim + HCG Trigger + Progesterone) = BFN
12/5/13 - IUI #2 (Femara + Follistim + HCG Trigger + Progesterone) - BFN
Jan '14 - IUI #3 (Femara + Follistim + HCG Trigger + Progesterone) - BFN
Feb '14 - Prepping for IVF #1...Begin BCP on 2/17
  
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Re: IVF, Here We Come!

  • ronniesgirl1981ronniesgirl1981 member
    While I am sorry that you are at this place, I'm also excited to have another cycle buddy!  I'll start BCPs either today or tomorrow.  Have you joined the Shimmering Shamrocks? 
    Me: 34 | He: 40
    TTC since 08/2012
    DX: DOR




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  • ky29ky29 member
    I'm sorry you've reached that point.  We are there too. 

    I don't mean to hijack your post, but I do have a question.  I see a lot (if not all) go on BCP before IVF.  Is this just for the 'batch' IVFs, or do you have to go on BCP no matter what?  Any why?

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    TTC since March 2012
    DX: MFI (4% motility)
    Cycle 13: Natural cycle w/ HSG test = BFP
    Identical twins! 
    Lost my angel boys at 10.5 weeks
    Cycle 14-16: Natural Cycles = BFN
    Cycle 17: Follistim + Trigger + IUI = BFN
    Cycle 18: Natural Cycle = BFN
    Cycle 19: Follistim + Trigger +IUI#2
    Polyp found: SIS 11/11 - hysteroscopy 11/14
    Cycle 20: Follistim + IUI#2 = BFFN
    Cycle 21: Follistim (adj. dosage) + IUI#3 TI  = BFN
    IUI cancelled due to weather
    Cycle 22: Follistim + IUI#3.1 = BFN
    Cycle 23: treatment break, IVF consult
    Cycle 24 - 26: natural cycle w/ acupuncture + Chinese herbs = BFN
    Cycle 27: Follistim + IUI#4 = BFFN
    Natural Cycles until IVF
    Cycle 30: IVF#1 - Starting with Menopur + Follistim + Ganirelix
    17 retrieved, 12 fertilized, 5dt w/ 2 blasts, 5 frosties
    Betas:  #1-156(9dp5dt), #2-1200(13dp5) #3-6112(17dp5)
    Ultrasound #1 10/6: 1 bean!
    TEAM BLUE!
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  • ttuprincessttuprincess member
    ky29 said:

    I'm sorry you've reached that point.  We are there too. 

    I don't mean to hijack your post, but I do have a question.  I see a lot (if not all) go on BCP before IVF.  Is this just for the 'batch' IVFs, or do you have to go on BCP no matter what?  Any why?

    I have not done IVF but my RE requires several weeks of bcps before injects cycles because he wants to control what your body is doing. So he requires bcps to suppress the ovaries and shut everything down. Not sure if it is the same for IVF but just a thought.

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    Me 32 :: DH 41

     TTC since November, 2011

    DH's SA : Excellent

    Lap and Hysteroscopy June 2012

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

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

    3 endometrial biopsies all were "out of phase" 

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

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

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

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

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

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

    TEAM PINK! 

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

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  • jaztasticjaztastic member
    @NotSoPatientlyWaiting So many of us have felt the same way and we are here supporting you in whatever way we can. IVF seems frightening... hopefully the new insurance will help with the costs. Best of luck to you

    @Ky29 BCP are used a down reg before starting stims. As PP stated the RE has much better control of your cycle. But not everyone gets put on BCP. 
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     Loss and IF veteran. Current mom of DS 5.5, DD 2, and sometimes DH 40. Due June 2021 with TWINS
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  • ronniesgirl1981ronniesgirl1981 member
    @Ky29 I'll add that BCPs help to ensure that you won't have a cyst at baseline.
    Me: 34 | He: 40
    TTC since 08/2012
    DX: DOR




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  • NotSoPatientlyWaitingNotSoPatientlyWaiting member
    @ronniesgirl1981 - So happy to have a cycle buddy!!  :)

    Thanks so much, ladies.  I'm praying HARD that IVF #1 is a success!  Baby dust to you all!
    Me: 30/Moderate Endometriosis/Bicornuate Uterus
    DH:  34/Perfect

    TTC #1
    June '11 - Lap + Hysteroscopy to remove endo + polyps
    July '11 - July '13:  TTC naturally
    Aug '13 - RE tracked natural cycle/Began aggressive approach
    Oct 10, '13:  Lap + Hysteroscopy #2 to remove endo + polyps + endometrioma
    11/5/13 - IUI #1 (Femara + Follistim + HCG Trigger + Progesterone) = BFN
    12/5/13 - IUI #2     (Femara + Follistim + HCG Trigger + Progesterone) - BFN
    Jan '14 - IUI #3     (Femara + Follistim + HCG Trigger + Progesterone) - BFN
    Feb '14 - Prepping for IVF #1...Begin BCP on 2/17
      
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