Third-Party Reproduction Check-In - March 24th

2MamazInSeattle · March 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!

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

QOTW: What is your favorite breakfast?

Welcome

@jbasore1123 - D-EM - Embryo Adoption

@renes765 - D-EM/EA - Considering EA

((Hugs))

@MrsT4 - Sucks that your cell-free DNA test isn't covered.

@EllieTheGiraffe - So sorry you/your surro got a BFN.

New BFPs & Other Good News!

@Sammer 818 – IP-GC - Transferred 2 on Mar. 7th! FX for good news soon!

@Liz4Paws - Congrats on a great a/s!!!!!!!!!

In the TWW!

@AllieAlba - DS - Glad your IUI was easy breezy! FX for a BFP!

@Mrs.McIrish - D-EG - FET on 3/18! FX this one surprises you

@Love4Labs326 -D-EM - Transferred 2!

Currently Cycling/Scheduled

@jdionne - DS - IUI #2 slated for late March

@ksgsmu - D-EG - Donor got AF! ER around 4/16!

Waiting to Cycle

@BeckyP005 – D-EG; matched! Donor got AF, nurse appt. on 3/19!

@ceemonkey - DE/DS; Hoping for a April transfer.

@Cmartin6706 - DS Dad - Welcome!

@daingbettyboop - GC IP w/D-EG - Welcome! Donor is mid-way through testing.

@dreamingofdimples - D-EG - Welcome! Cycling at SDFC.

@EllieTheGiraffe - GC IP - Surrogate using DE. First try BFN

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@goalieswife123 - DS - Taking a break as of mid-March.

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

@jbasore1123 - D-EM - Embryo Adoption

@JimBobCooter - D-EG - Earliest cycle will be Jul/Aug 14.

@Km672 - DE/DS - Doing a fresh DE/DS cycle. April transfer. Waiting on donor's AF!

@Lacyj67 - D-EG - Waiting to determine next steps.

@MamaFantasic - GC to be - Welcome!

@MaraleeRG - D-EM - Welcome!!!

@marshmallowevening - D-EM - Looking at a May transfer!

@mm29 - D-EG - Sorry your WTF didn't bring answers, keep us posted.

@parker163 - GC - Carrying for husband's cousin and his husband (trad. Surro.)IUI in April!

@pmv81 - DS - Welcome! Waiting on RE appointment.

@pooniki - DS - Planning another DS IUI in April.

@renes765 - D-EM - Welcome! Liz is our resident donor embryo expert!

@Sarahjeri - D-EG - DE daughter, FET planned for July'14

@socialwkrsweetie - Considering known GC due to lupus. Welcome!

@STBMrsMiller - D-EM - Welcome!

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

@sunni01 - DS - IUI - WTF appt. on 3/11 to determine next steps. May consider DE.

@twinkie0612 - D-EM - 9 snowflakes on board! Expected transfer around 5/1.

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

Donors/GC’s/Surrogates

@ArgleBride – Egg Donor – Starting second egg donation cycle! YAY you!

@DoulaRaVenMa - GC - Cycling soon as of mid-March. YAY for you & your IP's!

@parker163 - GC - Carrying for husbands cousin and his husband (trad. Surro.)IUI in April!

Pregnant!

@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 7/18/14 - Girl!

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

@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?

@cc+mm - D-EG - EDD 8/6/14! a/s ~March 20th!

@Liz4Paws – D-EM - FET on 11/19- EDD 8/7/14 w/ Samantha Lynn!

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

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

@2MamazinSeattle - D-EG/DS - EDD 8/20/14 - Girl!!

@SugarBrideOct10 - GC - Carry for best friend - EDD ?

@xmaystarx - D-DG - 1 bean w/hb at 6w! Next u/s at 8w on 2/21. EDD?

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

@jalara48 - GC -Using a surrogate in India. One baby going strong at 8w!! EDD 10/15!

@lincoln79 - IP-GC - Congrats on seeing a h/b!! EDD?

@manada & @healz413 - Partner IVF - Manada carrying - Twins!! EDD 10/29!

@bean386 - Natural FET -Congrats on the BFP!!! FX for some good doubling!

@mistyhf - Congrats on seeing a hb!!! EDD?

@Sammer 818 – IP-GC - Transferred 2 on Mar. 7th! FX for good news soon!

Parenting

@e74 - D-EM - Twin boys born in 2013.

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

@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!

LittleLady77 · March 2014

Favorite breakfast is eggs Benedict but I like mine - the ham and + avocado (California style). Yumm! Let's see, no real updates as of yet but these guys have an eviction notice as of this Thursday. After years of trying I'm still in denial I'm going to be a parent. I guess it will get real quickly.

STBMrsMiller · March 2014

Hello - hope everyone's having a good week! We made the decision to use Embryo Adoption Services of Cedar Park and cycle at our local clinic. We got the paperwork in the mail Saturday and I'm trying to get it mailed back out Monday so we can get started ASAP. I like to do anything I can to make it feel like we're making progress, so I'll probably jump into the photo book we'll need once the paperwork is out.

Favorite breakfast is pancakes and hashbrowns. More realistically it's cereal with fruit and almond milk.

BeckyP005 · March 2014

Morning ladies! @LittleLady77 so close and I can't wait to meet your babies!! How you feeling? @STBMrsMiller congrats on your decision!! Hoping this process is a smooth one for you. @jalara48‌ how fun registering!! I saw the cutest baby top at babygap on sale for nearly nothing and its totally me. Even though I'm not pg I couldn't put it down but ended not buying. Lol. Happy to hear everyone you told has been supportive. FX for telling your parents

AFM starting Lupron today.

QOTW: pancakes and bacon! French toast soufflé but not too often....calories! Oatmeal or Cream of Wheat during work week.

jdionne · March 2014

Currently getting ready for IUI #2, US scheduled for 3/26. If all goes well actual IUI would be on 3/28. Feeling hopeful for this cycle.

Breakfast is my favorite meal. I would take a brunch any day of the week. I love omelets with a side of hashbrowns.

lincoln79 · March 2014

@BeckyP005 - so excited that you are getting to cycle!

@jalara48 - so glad you can enjoy!!!

Pregnancy Warning

AFM: Our EDD is 11/7/14. Our next U/S is on April 1st.

I got up the guts to go talk to HR this week about maternity leave. It turns out that our state/University considers our situation like a regular pregnancy even though I will not be pregnant, and as such I am afforded paid maternity leave! We needed to start planning this so mh can make some decisions about his job situation.

@jalara48 - I am in a similar position as you, mh family knows and is super excited, but am dreading talking with my family. The best word I could use to describe them is narrow-minded.

We will probably wait until after the first trimester is over.

BeckyP005 · March 2014

@lincoln79‌ what great news from HR!! That's awesome

@jdionne‌ GL!!

Km672 · March 2014

Hey Girls!

As always, my thoughts are with those going through a difficult time. xoxo

@LittleLady77 - wow!!! Best of luck on Thursday!!! Can't wait to hear your update!!
@jalara48‌ - so glad you are enjoying the moment!! Huge congrats to you and your husband!
@BeckyP005‌ - omg so exciting that you are getting started!! Wishing you lots and lots of luck for a successful cycle!
@lincoln79‌ - I'm so glad your maternity leave is the same as any other! You're the one who will need to adapt to life with a newborn, so it is absolutely the same. It's so important for your family to have the time to bond and get on some kind of schedule before you go to work. I'm so glad it is all going to work out.

Afm- I started Lupron Friday, our donors retrieval is the week of 4/14, which makes our transfer sometime around Easter.
This still doesn't feel real.

Qotw- omg I love pancakes with butter and maple syrup!!! I only indulge and have them a couple times a year, usually when my dad and I go out for breakfast. These days, it's a protein shake every morning - it's almost bathing suit season!!!

DoublePortion · March 2014

I'm sorry I've missed the last few check-ins. I've been lurking, but the internet here is touch-n-go so I haven't posted much. PAIF Response**** I've been in the hospital for over a week now. I originally had severe swelling which no cause can be found for. The swelling is gradually going down, but now my BP has been elevated since Thursday and I'm spilling protein in my urine. Those are signs of preeclampsia except that 19 weeks is too early to have it. My body is just freaking out. Also, last week I had an u/s and my girl is behind in growth. The dr freaked me out and had my blood sent for Mat21, but after posting on the Multiples board I feel a little better. Every dr and nurse wants to give me the worst case scenario and it's overwhelming.

liz4paws · March 2014

Hi ladies!

DP - Thinking of you always and I hope they get to the bottom of everything soon. *hug*

PAIF Response *******************************

We had our anatomy scan last week and everything (that the sonographer could see, at least) looked great! Sammy wouldn't show an area near her heart and lungs but we will be going back in a month to check it out. And my OB isn't worried in the slightest. I still can't believe I've made it this far and I'm grateful every single day - actually, every single MOMENT - that I can say this is where I'm at. I'm still scared that this will all be taken away in an instant. In other PAIF news, we have almost finished our nursery and I applied a very special vinyl decal above her crib. I posted a photo of it on my blog if you click the link in my siggy, you can check it out. I won't post the photo here because I know that kind of thing can be hard to see if you're still struggling. I pray every night for those of you who are still struggling. *hug*

QOTW: Once and a while I crave pancakes, but I have a gluten intolerance so I either have to go find a place that serves GF pankcakes, or make them myself. It's a treat when I'm at a restaurant who serves GF pancakes!

Okay now I want some!

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sammer818 · March 2014

Check in: Warning: BFP Mentioned

We have our first U/S scheduled for April 7th! We also have an EDD of Nov 23rd. This is the third time we've had an EDD in November...so I'm really hoping that things work out. I'm tired of being sad over the holidays thinking about what should have been. We had 3 beta draws last week and everything looked fantastic. The numbers didn't quite double from the first to the second, so our carrier asked for a third draw and they doubled beautifully. I think once we get past our loss milestones (about 8-9 weeks), I will be able to relax just a little bit more....although surprisingly I'm much more calm about this pregnancy that I thought I would be. I think I'm still in complete and utter shock that this worked with the first IVF transfer...up until this point, pretty much everything that could go wrong has and I think both DH and I expected to see a BFN with the first transfer.

QOTW: I love sweet breakfasts but hardly ever make them for myself. French toast with syrup, powdered sugar, and raspberries is probably my ultimate favorite breakfast. YUM!

Km672 · March 2014

@DoublePortion‌ - I've been wondering about you!! I'm so sorry you are going through this. I hope everything turns around and you feel better about everything soon. >:D<

lincoln79 · March 2014

@DoublePortion - hope they get this figured out soon!

****betas, losses mentioned*****

@sammer818 - Hooray for good betas! ikwym about the emotions, if we can get through next week's u/s then we will have passed all of our loss milestones. hang in there lady!

Kai&Allie · March 2014

Check-In: We're waiting for our IVF in Mid-May. I feel like we've been waiting an age already, and we've got more than double that time to wait.

QOTW: There's an ice cream place fairly close to where we live that has a thing called a Canadian Breakfast. I have no idea how accurate the name is, but it's basically a pancake topped with bacon, then with another pancake, and then all smothered with maple syrup. Yummy!

sammer818 · March 2014

Thinking of you DoublePotion and hoping they get everything figured out ASAP!

AllieAlba · March 2014

I've been doing at-home pregnancy tests since Friday, and they are all coming back negative. AF has also arrived, but my doctor is adamant that unless I get a BFN on the bloodwork this Friday, I may still be pregnant. I'm not convinced and feeling like utter shit to be honest.

QOTW: Sliced haggis, sliced black pudding, sausages, hash browns and tattie scones. Fattening as you like, but lovely on the taste buds.

EllieTheGiraffe · March 2014

Check-In: DW and I are just waiting now until Surro's AF arrives so we can get ready for our next cycle. I'm okay about it just now, mainly because of things going on with XH, but DW is really upset, more than she has been before.

QOTW: There's this company called Dorset Cereals that make the best chocolate granola. It's AMAZING, but really expensive since I have to ship it from England to Norway.

BeckyP005 · March 2014

@Km672‌ I'm praying this is the cycle!!! @DoublePortion thinking of you. Hoping baby girl is doing ok and you get everything under control. @JimBobCooter‌ FX for great mamm results!!

BeckyP005 · March 2014

@liz4paws‌ I can't wait to go check out your nursery!! @sammer glad for the great betas! I am sure this is so hard...hang in there!

ksgsmu · March 2014

So great to hear about recent successes! Prayers and hugs going out to those who need them! Thinking of you @DoublePortion!

Special shout outs to my cycle buddies! @BeckyP005, and @Km672 !

Check-in:
Donor has a scan this Thursday then she will start her Lupron! It was really weird paying for someone else's meds. Although much cheaper than it ever was with my OEIVF since I was always on max stims! Our ER is around 4/16 and I am guessing our FET will be around May 18th.

QOTW: My favorite is a good southern country breakfast.... eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy. I never get to eat this though

always on a diet! So my usual breakfast is a protein shake, yogurt or an english muffin. As long as their is coffee I am good

cc+mm · March 2014

My anatomy scan was last Thursday and Gracie was measuring on track and everything looked good so far. I have her cardiac echo in two weeks and then will have growth ultrasounds monthly since I'm diabetic and on insulin during pregnancy.

QOTD: my absolute favorite is peanut butter French toast from a specific restuarant. It is amazing!

LittleLady77 · March 2014

@BeckyP005‌ I'm doing okay, no problems so far so I can't complain. I'm just ready to meet these guys

2MamazInSeattle · March 2014

@DoublePortion - I had NO idea you were having these struggles! I will keep you and your babies in my thoughts.

PAIF'er here.

I just did a separate post of the letter I finally wrote to my donor! Took me for'evs! Anyhow, other than that, we also had the medical geneticist appointment last Friday. It was really awesome. I think we both left feeling much better about lil'mamaz diagnosis (Trisomy X)and we have a good plan for how to handle things after she's born. I definitely don't feel as scared which is nice.

Otherwise, just plugging away and things are going well enough! Definitely showing more, but still eating pretty healthy, getting exercise and sleeping ok most nights. I'm realizing i should get moving on some things, so I did sign us up for a hospital tour in late June (it felt so risky!), and reached out to a recommended doula. Big steps but I also don't want to wait until 36 weeks to do these things!

QOTW: I LOVE me some biscuits and gravy with poached eggs, as well as (mexican) chilaquiles! I've never been much for sweet breakfast, however, I love when I'm with a group and we get a pancake to share in the middle of the table so I can have a couple bites

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violetmarie61516 · March 2014

There's been so much going on here since I've been sort of MIA. Congrats to many and hugs to those who need them! I'm always thinking of my bump friends while I'm away.

I'm 6dp5dt today. I've been feeling very dizzy and trying to drink lots of water. I'm getting on/off twinges on the left side of my ute where they placed the 2 embies. I'm hoping these are all good signs. After my negative test this morning, I had my DH hide all the rest!

QOTW: I love a nice fluffy ham and cheese omelette

STBMrsMiller · March 2014

jalara48 said:

STBMrsMiller said:

Hello - hope everyone's having a good week! We made the decision to use Embryo Adoption Services of Cedar Park and cycle at our local clinic. We got the paperwork in the mail Saturday and I'm trying to get it mailed back out Monday so we can get started ASAP. I like to do anything I can to make it feel like we're making progress, so I'll probably jump into the photo book we'll need once the paperwork is out.

Favorite breakfast is pancakes and hashbrowns. More realistically it's cereal with fruit and almond milk.

Congratulations on the decision! How are you feeling now that you know the next step?

I'm feeling good. I'm wavering between skepticism and that scary place of hopefulness that we might really have a baby someday. I'm trying to focus there, but am still worried that we'll be just as broke and baby-less in a year. You all know how that feels. But I like to stay busy! I think I'll be good until we're waiting for matching and there isn't an endless to-do list to keep me occupied.

healz413 · March 2014

I wish I could just steal @jalara48's post a couple posts up. She did such a comprehensive and thoughtful job of engaging with people's posts.
I'm thinking about you all and always read all the check-ins, even though I don't mention everyone.
@doubleportion-- I'm thinking about you. It sounds like a very scary thing to go through and I hope it all works out!.

**PAIF Update**
We are 8w6d with twins. Our next ultrasound is supposed to be today or tomorrow (depending on how @Manada is feeling; she's been sick for almost a week now). It's been two weeks since we have seen the Rockies (our nickname for the embroyos/fetuses/babies, since "Eye of the Tiger was our IVF theme song). I hope they're both still measuring on track. I'm feeling anxious about it.

QOTW: Thanks @2mamazinseattle for mentioning biscuits and gravy! Biscuits and gravy with eggs is my very favorite breakfast. I don't get it often since it's not a Canadian thing. Other than that, I love bacon. I also really enjoy refried beans and scrambled eggs, which I had this week at home. I'm definitely more of a savory breakfast person than a sweet breakfast person, but french toast is my sweet breakfast of choice.

AllieAlba · March 2014

@jalara48 I will do!

jdionne · March 2014

US this morning showed 3 mature follicles! 23.5, 19.5 and 26, trigger shot tonight and #2 IUI on Friday

Last month only 23 mature follicle. I had a much better response this month on letrozole. Keeping my FX cross that one sticks.

Twinkie0612 · March 2014

I'm late to the party!

We have all of the medical stuff squared away and just need to complete our psych eval. I finally heard back from the psychologist yesterday and she emailed me our forms. Once we complete them and send them back to her, we can schedule our evaluation. As soon as it is done we will be all set for our transfer. I should be starting meds in about 3 weeks.

QOTW: I love breakfast, but we rarely get up in time to make it. I love homemade pancakes, but usually we stick to bacon and eggs.

jms1374 · March 2014

I haven't updated for a few weeks. They have been very, very difficult. As some of you may remember, my father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about 5 weeks ago. Sadly, the cancer progressed very rapidly and my dad passed on Tuesday. It still doesn't feel real to me but I thank God every day for Caleb because he is helping me through this. My dad was so happy that we were finally able to have our baby and he lit up every time he saw him.

stinkerbell6879 · March 2014

So sorry @jms1374‌ ((hugs))

:::waves::: hey sorry been MIA! Just in a holding pattern and no news. Just been trying to live life as normal as possible until we try again, which financially things look good to go. But. Emotionally and physically I am waiting it out and most likely won't be until later in the year. So I'll still try and pop in and cheer everyone on :-)

BeckyP005 · March 2014

@jms1374‌ I am so very sorry for your loss. Many hugs and prayers to you and your family

@stinkerbell6879‌ nice to "see" you! Hang in there even though limbo phase stinks. Take care

ksgsmu · March 2014

jms1374

Twinkie0612 · March 2014

@jms1374 I am sorry for your loss.

stinkerbell6879 · March 2014

@BeckyP005 - Thank you!! and yeah it does, but I keep reminding myself were not out! Just on the bench ;-)

Mrs.McIrish · March 2014

I haven't updated for a few weeks. They have been very, very difficult. As some of you may remember, my father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about 5 weeks ago. Sadly, the cancer progressed very rapidly and my dad passed on Tuesday. It still doesn't feel real to me but I thank God every day for Caleb because he is helping me through this. My dad was so happy that we were finally able to have our baby and he lit up every time he saw him.

I'm so sorry JMS. Just awful. I hope happy memories will make you smile soon. ((()))

Astrabacus · March 2014

@jms1374 I'm so sorry for your loss. ((Hugs))

As for the check in, I get the results for the fertility of my eggs tomorrow! Nothing else to say really.

QOTW: Probably red leister cheese on white bread toast.

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