Infertility Veterans
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Intro - getting ready to start IVF 2.1/3 (losses mentioned)
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Hi Ladies,
I didn't realize this board existed! I definitely consider myself an IF veteran at this point, although I know my journey hasn't been as long as many of yours. Next month is our two years' TTC #1 anniversary (yay...celebrate.....), I've had two m/cs, one successful (temporarily) IVF, and one converted to IUI. Next round will start when AF shows.
I went straight to TB IF group after my IVF Merry F@cking Christmas m/c, and it's been so hard to watch everyone come through with sticky babies and lots of frosties after IVF #1. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for anyone who gets preggers after IVF, but I've often wished there were a different place to hang out. I see a lot of familiar faces here, too. Is there a post (besides the blurb at the top of the page) that explains the difference between these two fora?
I didn't realize this board existed! I definitely consider myself an IF veteran at this point, although I know my journey hasn't been as long as many of yours. Next month is our two years' TTC #1 anniversary (yay...celebrate.....), I've had two m/cs, one successful (temporarily) IVF, and one converted to IUI. Next round will start when AF shows.
I went straight to TB IF group after my IVF Merry F@cking Christmas m/c, and it's been so hard to watch everyone come through with sticky babies and lots of frosties after IVF #1. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for anyone who gets preggers after IVF, but I've often wished there were a different place to hang out. I see a lot of familiar faces here, too. Is there a post (besides the blurb at the top of the page) that explains the difference between these two fora?
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***Losses mentioned.*** TTC #1 since May 2012. Me: 37, OH: 41. Ectopic August 2012 => tubal damage.
Stage 1 endo removed June 2013. IVF #1 Oct/Nov 2013: Long Lupron with Gonal-F. 7R, 7M, 7F. 2 txfer@3d. Nothing frozen. => M/C @ 8 wks. Selected RPL panel all normal. Very hyper and brittle response to stims. IVF #2 (antagonist protocol) Feb 2014 => Converted to IUI (Perfect conditions). BFN. IVF #2.1 w/ new RE June 2014: Antagonist protocol. 33R, 31M, 30F, 19 blasts to test!!! I made it through without crashing!! 
Hats off to Dr. Fancypants!! ET of one 5AB blast. BFN. 13 10 CCS'ed snowflakes! FET #1 PUPO as of 7/29 Betas: 8/7@24, 8/9@97, 8/11@334 (etc.) Two sacs on 8/15, one seen on 8/18 after a bleed. U/s 8/25 (6+3) "perfect": 5.9 mm + HB@120bpm! U/s 9/4 (7+6): 15.9 mm + HB@172 bpm! Please, PLEASE stick this time!!!!
***Losses mentioned.*** TTC #1 since May 2012. Me: 37, OH: 41. Ectopic August 2012 => tubal damage.
Stage 1 endo removed June 2013. IVF #1 Oct/Nov 2013: Long Lupron with Gonal-F. 7R, 7M, 7F. 2 txfer@3d. Nothing frozen. => M/C @ 8 wks. Selected RPL panel all normal. Very hyper and brittle response to stims. IVF #2 (antagonist protocol) Feb 2014 => Converted to IUI (Perfect conditions). BFN. IVF #2.1 w/ new RE June 2014: Antagonist protocol. 33R, 31M, 30F, 19 blasts to test!!! I made it through without crashing!! Hats off to Dr. Fancypants!! ET of one 5AB blast. BFN. 13 10 CCS'ed snowflakes! FET #1 PUPO as of 7/29 Betas: 8/7@24, 8/9@97, 8/11@334 (etc.) Two sacs on 8/15, one seen on 8/18 after a bleed. U/s 8/25 (6+3) "perfect": 5.9 mm + HB@120bpm! U/s 9/4 (7+6): 15.9 mm + HB@172 bpm! Please, PLEASE stick this time!!!! This discussion has been closed.
Re: Intro - getting ready to start IVF 2.1/3 (losses mentioned)
Hi there and I'm so sorry for what you've been through. To answer your question, this board is for ladies who have been posting actively on other IF/TTTC boards for 6+ months.
Again, I am so very sorry for your loss. What horrible timing on top of everything else. Hugs
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Me (32) DH (36) - Finding our way to baby #1
Me: POF/DOR - AMH <0.16, heterozygous c677t MTHFR, insulin resistant and gluten intolerant
DH: Severe MFI
12/2/11 - IUI #1- BFN
8/1/12 - IVF #1 - Zero response from max stims (600iu intramuscularly)
My ovaries are just for decoration
12/6/12 - Adopted five embryos that had been frozen for over ten years!
2/11/13 - DEmbryo FET #1 Thawed four, sadly two didn't survive. Transferred two beautiful blasts.
2/16/13 - First BFP of my life @ 6dp5dt! EDD 10/30/13
3/27/13 - After beta and u/s hell, no heartbeat ever detected. D&C at 9w1d.
6/5/13 - Adopted four new embryos that had been frozen for seven years!
9/12/13 - DEmbryo FET #2. Thawed and transferred two beautiful blasts
9/17/13 - BFP @ 5dp6dt! EDD 05/31/14
9/29/13 - m/c @ 5w1d.
11/19/13 - DEmbryo FET #3. Thawed and transferred one blast from each batch. Wow!
11/23/13 - BFP @ 4dp6dt! EDD 8/7/13
Beta #1 @ 13dp6dt - 522 Beta #2 @ 16dp6dt - 1373
6w5d ultrasound showed one perfect baby with a beautiful heartbeat of 134bpm!
Snowflake baby is a girl!
Our beautiful Snowflake girl arrived on July 22, 2014!
My embryo adoption blog: Wishing on a Snowflake