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Request: Need Volunteer To Take Over TPR Check-In!

2MamazInSeattle2MamazInSeattle member
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Hello all,
As I near my due date, I'm looking for someone to take over the weekly TPR check in. Here's the "job description":

1) Time Commitment: ~1 hour a week (it does take a while to read through and do the updates)
2) Excel: I keep the check-in in an Excel document which makes for EASY management and updates. So knowledge and ownership of Excel is fairly critical (if you don't have it but know how to use it, and that is your only blocker, lmk).
3) Enthusiasm and Attention to Detail: Not that I'm perfect, but I do think it's important to pay attention to people's milestones and also the sad news (horrible to have someone on the pregnancy list who just had a loss, for example...). It's important as well to just enjoy doing this kind of thing - I love it, but it's not for everyone.

I think our check in is awesome and I'd hate to see it go away, so hoping someone will be up for it! I can't commit yet to taking it back over, but if someone can take it for a ~6 month commitment, that would be awesome!

Let me know!
2Mamaz :)
Lil'mamaz was born on Aug 21, 2014! She's PERFECT!

It's been a long road to here...
Me (43) and J (45) - same sex couple. And we don't feel 40+!
June'12 - First RE Visit
Sept. '12 - Tubes removed
Dec. '12 - Donor Egg/Donor Sperm IVF Cycle - 4 good embies!
Dec. '12 - Fresh transfer, BFP! EDD 8/29/13
Mar. '13 - Missed m/c at 16w1d, baby boy stopped growing at 15w4d
Loss due to umbilical cord clot...baby was perfect. :(
Jul '13 - FET#1 - c/p
Sept. '13 - FET#2 - BFN
Dec.' 2, 2013 - FET#3 with our last chance embie - BFP!!!
Dec' 26, 2013 - hb!!
EDD 8/20/14 with a baby girl!
Little S was born on 8/21/14 - 8lb, 14 oz and 20 inches long.
We live in Seattle and used SRM for our donor egg IVF cycle


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Re: Request: Need Volunteer To Take Over TPR Check-In!

  • Twinkie0612Twinkie0612 member
    I would be willing to take it over, but it's still up in the air if we will be using 3rd party reproduction this cycle. DH thinks we should use donor sperm and while I would like to try my eggs one more time, if our new RE recommends DE, we might go that route. I guess a lot depends on our consult on Thursday. Can I let you know Thursday afternoon?

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    TTC #1 since August 2011

    My Blog

    September 2012: Start IF testing

    DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA  Me (32): Slightly low progesterone, hostile CM, carrier for CF, Moderately high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA

    October 2012-May 2014: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, and 1 failed FETw/donor embryos

    November 2014: IVF w/ICSI #4 Agonist/Antagonist with EPP and Prednisone, Baby Aspirin, Lovenox, and IVIG for immune issues.  Converted to freeze all due to lining issues.  2 blasts frozen on day 6!

    January 2015: FET #2 Cancelled due to lining issues

    April 2015: FET #2.1


    PAIF/SAIF Welcome!

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  • 2MamazInSeattle2MamazInSeattle member
    Sure, no rush :)
    Lil'mamaz was born on Aug 21, 2014! She's PERFECT!

    It's been a long road to here...
    Me (43) and J (45) - same sex couple. And we don't feel 40+!
    June'12 - First RE Visit
    Sept. '12 - Tubes removed
    Dec. '12 - Donor Egg/Donor Sperm IVF Cycle - 4 good embies!
    Dec. '12 - Fresh transfer, BFP! EDD 8/29/13
    Mar. '13 - Missed m/c at 16w1d, baby boy stopped growing at 15w4d
    Loss due to umbilical cord clot...baby was perfect. :(
    Jul '13 - FET#1 - c/p
    Sept. '13 - FET#2 - BFN
    Dec.' 2, 2013 - FET#3 with our last chance embie - BFP!!!
    Dec' 26, 2013 - hb!!
    EDD 8/20/14 with a baby girl!
    Little S was born on 8/21/14 - 8lb, 14 oz and 20 inches long.
    We live in Seattle and used SRM for our donor egg IVF cycle


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  • Lacyj67Lacyj67 member
    I would do it but I don't have excel!!! And not really sure I can make the full time commitment!!! Hopefully someone who's been around since the beginning can take over for a bit!! It can't go away!!!!!
    Me 34 and DH 39 married in aug. 2002
    Did 5 round of clomid 2010 =BFN
     High levels of NK CELLS DX sept.2012 DOR:# 0.02 
    IVF #1 May 2012  ER 4, EF 2, ET 2 =BFN
    MINI IVF Oct.2012  Cancelled 10-27-12
    Ivf #3 Antagonist Protocol April 2013
    Shared cycle..Donor cycled in July Got 12 eggs 9 fertilized and 8 frozen!!
    DE FET #1 Sept. 3rd 2013 FIRST BFP EVER 5dp5dt
    miscarried Sept 24th at 5 weeks 5 days
    Etopic  D&C and hysterscopy Nov 5 2013
    dx with pre genetic blood clotting dec 2013
    FET #2 Jan 31st  2014 
    Miscarried for a second time again at 5 weeks 5 days
    Currently fostering to adopt an amazing little 1 year old boy..P.J!
    FET#3  is Oct 29th 2014
    BFN on fet #3
    Last and FINAL FET coming JAN 28th 2015
    Everyone Welcome






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  • Lacyj67Lacyj67 member
    And holy moly is it really almost time to have that sweet baby girl 2mamaz!! Time flys!! So happy for you and can't wait to hear your birth story!! Good luck!
    Me 34 and DH 39 married in aug. 2002
    Did 5 round of clomid 2010 =BFN
     High levels of NK CELLS DX sept.2012 DOR:# 0.02 
    IVF #1 May 2012  ER 4, EF 2, ET 2 =BFN
    MINI IVF Oct.2012  Cancelled 10-27-12
    Ivf #3 Antagonist Protocol April 2013
    Shared cycle..Donor cycled in July Got 12 eggs 9 fertilized and 8 frozen!!
    DE FET #1 Sept. 3rd 2013 FIRST BFP EVER 5dp5dt
    miscarried Sept 24th at 5 weeks 5 days
    Etopic  D&C and hysterscopy Nov 5 2013
    dx with pre genetic blood clotting dec 2013
    FET #2 Jan 31st  2014 
    Miscarried for a second time again at 5 weeks 5 days
    Currently fostering to adopt an amazing little 1 year old boy..P.J!
    FET#3  is Oct 29th 2014
    BFN on fet #3
    Last and FINAL FET coming JAN 28th 2015
    Everyone Welcome






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  • daydreamer34254daydreamer34254 member
    I might be interested in helping out. Perhaps @Twinkie0612 and I could share the responsibility?
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    TTC since March 2012
    Dx: Unexplained IF, Arcuate Uterus, Minimal Endometriosis, Poor Embryo Quality
    Tx History: 1 Injects+TI, 5 IUIs, 3 IVFs, 1 FET = all BFN and full of heartbreak
    Plan: Waiting to see if our potential donor is a match for DE IVF #1


    Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
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  • Twinkie0612Twinkie0612 member
    I had my consult yesterday (sorry for not replying sooner, my evening was taken up by my nephew's nail biting little league championship game) and my new RE thinks my previous RE was a little premature sending us down the 3rd party repro road. She thinks we have a good shot at success with a modification to my protocol. Right now we are doing some testing (DQ alpha/HLA, karyotyping, and immune teting) and If this cycle doesn't work out or one or our test results come back with issues, we will probably move on with either donor egg or donor embryo.

    @daydreamer3454 since we are giving our eggs/sperm one more shot, would you like to take the lead? I would be more than willing to help out though if needed. I loved being a part of this board and plan on stalking everyone for updates!

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    TTC #1 since August 2011

    My Blog

    September 2012: Start IF testing

    DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA  Me (32): Slightly low progesterone, hostile CM, carrier for CF, Moderately high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA

    October 2012-May 2014: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, and 1 failed FETw/donor embryos

    November 2014: IVF w/ICSI #4 Agonist/Antagonist with EPP and Prednisone, Baby Aspirin, Lovenox, and IVIG for immune issues.  Converted to freeze all due to lining issues.  2 blasts frozen on day 6!

    January 2015: FET #2 Cancelled due to lining issues

    April 2015: FET #2.1


    PAIF/SAIF Welcome!

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  • daydreamer34254daydreamer34254 member
    Ok! I have to admit - I'm a bit nervous about this & hope I can do it justice! 
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    TTC since March 2012
    Dx: Unexplained IF, Arcuate Uterus, Minimal Endometriosis, Poor Embryo Quality
    Tx History: 1 Injects+TI, 5 IUIs, 3 IVFs, 1 FET = all BFN and full of heartbreak
    Plan: Waiting to see if our potential donor is a match for DE IVF #1


    Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
    Report Reply
  • 2MamazInSeattle2MamazInSeattle member
    daydreamer34254 said:

    Ok! I have to admit - I'm a bit nervous about this & hope I can do it justice! 

    you'll do great!! I'll do it today but be in touch for next week. @jalara48‌ is willing to back-up and offer support :)
    Lil'mamaz was born on Aug 21, 2014! She's PERFECT!

    It's been a long road to here...
    Me (43) and J (45) - same sex couple. And we don't feel 40+!
    June'12 - First RE Visit
    Sept. '12 - Tubes removed
    Dec. '12 - Donor Egg/Donor Sperm IVF Cycle - 4 good embies!
    Dec. '12 - Fresh transfer, BFP! EDD 8/29/13
    Mar. '13 - Missed m/c at 16w1d, baby boy stopped growing at 15w4d
    Loss due to umbilical cord clot...baby was perfect. :(
    Jul '13 - FET#1 - c/p
    Sept. '13 - FET#2 - BFN
    Dec.' 2, 2013 - FET#3 with our last chance embie - BFP!!!
    Dec' 26, 2013 - hb!!
    EDD 8/20/14 with a baby girl!
    Little S was born on 8/21/14 - 8lb, 14 oz and 20 inches long.
    We live in Seattle and used SRM for our donor egg IVF cycle


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  • daydreamer34254daydreamer34254 member
    Ok :) Like @DoublePortion said, you've done such a wonderful job with the check-in for all this time! You leave very big shoes to fill!! But I'm comforted by the fact that @jalara48 and @Twinkie0612 are on standby to hold my hand a bit as I figure it out. I ran one of the check-in groups over on the IF board back during my third IVF cycle. It really wasn't too bad!! 
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    TTC since March 2012
    Dx: Unexplained IF, Arcuate Uterus, Minimal Endometriosis, Poor Embryo Quality
    Tx History: 1 Injects+TI, 5 IUIs, 3 IVFs, 1 FET = all BFN and full of heartbreak
    Plan: Waiting to see if our potential donor is a match for DE IVF #1


    Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
    Report Reply
  • JM1977JM1977 member
    Huge thank you to @2MamazInSeattle‌ for doing such a wonderful job with the check-in all this time and for setting the tone for a supportive and engaged community. I am SO excited for you to meet your baby girl!!
    TTC with DOR, low morphology, fertilization issues
    IVF#1 Oct 2009 (CCRM) - BFN
    IVF#2 March 2010 - Poor response/cancelled
    DE IVF#1 Aug 2010 - BFN
    DE IVF#2 Dec 2010 - Transferred 1, 2 frozen - BFP!
    TTC#2 FET Jan 2013 - Transferred 1 - BFP!

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