****Grad Check-in 10/2****

Re: ****Grad Check-in 10/2****

• ksgsmu member

  October 2014

  Hey ladies!  I can't wait to hear everyone's updates!  I am rooting for all the ladies on the IF board and pray to see you over on PAIF board very soon!
  
  I am over 22 weeks with twin boys and doing pretty good.  Just getting uncomfortable more and more everyday. My next appointment is with my MFM next week to see the babies. They are moving like crazy but IF brain still is very real.
  
  QOTW:
  Cinnamon Rolls!   They have to be fresh and gooey though
  

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  Me:36 DH:38 TTC#1 since 4/2012
  Me DX: Hashimotos,Hypothyroid, DOR, MTHFR,  DH: normal
  
   IUI #1-#4 BFNs and a few cancelled cycles in the mix.
  - poor responder
  ***Suprise BFP on 6/13/13. Natural MC @6wks 3days
  IVF#1 and 2- Cancelled due to no response on max stimms
  FET 5/20- BFP
  1st Beta- 641
  2nd beta- 2166
  Sono- TWINS!!!!
  Two Boys! Born January 2015 @36 weeks.  Healthy and no NICU!  So blessed!
  
  
  

  
   

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• tweetyknicks member

  October 2014

  @ksgsmu Cream cheese frosting and lots of cinnamon? I'm there!

  Click here for a great blog that explains things that many of you are confused and wondering about. Just check it out.

  
  

  
  

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  Me: 29; DH: 53

  TTC since February 2013 --- mild thin PCOS (or not, depending on which RE you ask), MFI

  
  

  TI#1: BFN (April 2014; Clomid 50mg x5 days, Estrace x5 days, Clomid 50 mg x4 days)

  IUI#1: c/p (May 2014; Letrozole 2.5 mg x5 days, Estrace x5 days, Bravelle 75 IU x10 days)

  IUI#2: abandoned... O'd early & DH hormone issues (June 2014; Letrozole 2.5 mg x5 days, Bravelle 75 IU x2 days)

  IUI#2.1: BFN (July 2014; Letrozole 2.5 mg x5 days, Bravelle 75 IU x4 days)

  
  

  Moving on to IVF. (Why we're moving on to IVF)

  
  

  IVF#1 (w/ICSI): BCP 9/9-9/23. Gonal-F, Ganirelix, Low-dose HCG (antagonist protocol). 41R/35M/32F... 2 transferred on 10/14, 14 frosties! On cabergoline to help avoid OHSS. BFN, possibly because of 90% drop in estrogen and progesterone a few days after ET.
  

  FET#1: Transferring 2 on January 8. BFP! beta#1 (1/17): 408, beta#2 (1/20): 1310, first u/s scheduled 2/5

  
  

    

       

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• DreadGamerWife member

  October 2014

  Hi everyone!  39 weeks and 1 day.  Induction on Tuesday evening (due to high risk status).  

  
  

  QoTW:  Pancakes with maple syrup!

  Married 10/06

  Baby Girl "C" arrived on 10/07/14 (39 weeks, 6 days)

  
  

   

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• tweetyknicks member

  October 2014

  @dreadgamerwife What kind of pancakes? They can have really different flavors! Do you prefer real maple syrup or the (often thicker) corn syrup maple syrup?

  
  

  Best wishes for your induction!

  Click here for a great blog that explains things that many of you are confused and wondering about. Just check it out.

  
  

  
  

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  Me: 29; DH: 53

  TTC since February 2013 --- mild thin PCOS (or not, depending on which RE you ask), MFI

  
  

  TI#1: BFN (April 2014; Clomid 50mg x5 days, Estrace x5 days, Clomid 50 mg x4 days)

  IUI#1: c/p (May 2014; Letrozole 2.5 mg x5 days, Estrace x5 days, Bravelle 75 IU x10 days)

  IUI#2: abandoned... O'd early & DH hormone issues (June 2014; Letrozole 2.5 mg x5 days, Bravelle 75 IU x2 days)

  IUI#2.1: BFN (July 2014; Letrozole 2.5 mg x5 days, Bravelle 75 IU x4 days)

  
  

  Moving on to IVF. (Why we're moving on to IVF)

  
  

  IVF#1 (w/ICSI): BCP 9/9-9/23. Gonal-F, Ganirelix, Low-dose HCG (antagonist protocol). 41R/35M/32F... 2 transferred on 10/14, 14 frosties! On cabergoline to help avoid OHSS. BFN, possibly because of 90% drop in estrogen and progesterone a few days after ET.
  

  FET#1: Transferring 2 on January 8. BFP! beta#1 (1/17): 408, beta#2 (1/20): 1310, first u/s scheduled 2/5

  
  

    

       

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• AMShark member

  October 2014

  @Dreadgamerwife - GL on your induction!

  
  

  I am 10w1d with twins today.  I'm still not quite showing... unless your butt gets bigger with pregnancy, b/c I'm pretty sure that's happening already.  I am a little bloated, and I am almost exclusively wearing the wardrobe that was previously reserved for "period bloat" days.

  
  

  I had my first scare with spotting earlier this week, but it was not accompanied by any pain.  My OB asked me to go in when I called (probably due to being high risk, AMA, twins...etc), and she did a quick u/s to check heartbeats, and all was good.

  
  

  Getting closer & closer to the 2nd tri!  Time totally flies, except when you're waiting for your PG to progress.... cause that sh*t drags.

  
  

  QOTW:  Does bacon count?  Of course it does.  The correct answer is always bacon.

  
  

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  Me: 37, DH: 39, TTC 5 yrs
  

  2013 summary: Diagnosed with Hypothyroid; Cervical polyp removed (benign); 
  2 rounds ovidrel with timed intercourse (no result): 3 rounds IUI with clomid + ovidrel (no result)
  2014 summary (to date):
  IVF cycle 1 - ER: 4/17 (28 follicles, 3 fertilized, 2 survived to day 3);
  ET: 4/20 (3rd day, 2 embryos - 1 @ 6 cells & 1 @ 4 cells); Beta 5/1 - BFP!; 
  1st scan 5/13 - development behind, no heartbeat detected; D&C 6/2; WTF 6/13
  IVF cycle 2 - BCP begun 7/12; stims w/ HGH begun 7/26; 
  ER: 8/6, 12 follicles, 7 fertilized w/ ICSI; ET: 8/11, 3 blastocysts left, 2 transferred, 3rd arrested 8/12 - none to freeze
  1st beta 8/19 - BFP! 294; 2nd beta 8/26 - 4976; 1st u/s 9/2; 2nd u/s 9/9 - two little heartbeats at 140 each!!! 
  EDD: 29-April-2015
  Other Meds: Synthroid 100 mcg/daily

    

  
  

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• DreadGamerWife member

  October 2014 edited October 2014

  tweetyknicks said:

  @dreadgamerwife What kind of pancakes? They can have really different flavors! Do you prefer real maple syrup or the (often thicker) corn syrup maple syrup?

  
  

  Best wishes for your induction!

  At this point, all types of pancakes.  Says the GD women who hadn't had a pancake in months.  Normally, my favorite type is buckwheat as that was always what my Granddad made for us.

  
  

  And it has to be real maple syrup.  I am strange and prefer grade B.

  Married 10/06

  Baby Girl "C" arrived on 10/07/14 (39 weeks, 6 days)

  
  

   

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• MJ14323 member

  October 2014 edited October 2014

  Hi All! I posted on IF awhile ago and we took a break from all things infertility related after 2 failed IVFs.  I'm back and happy to say that I'm currently 5w5d. Is it okay for me to post here even though I was MIA for a bit?  

  
  

  I was having issues with my progesterone but it finally jumped yesterday to 36 (was 14 the last 3 checks) after being on PIO 2x a day and Endometrian 3x a day.  We go in for our first US on Monday...hoping everything will be okay. 

  
  

  QOTW: My grandfather made a breakfast called "Eggs in a Cup" and it's my favorite.  It's 2 pieces of toast with butter torn up in a cup or bowl with 2 soft boiled eggs.  Add a little pepper and garlic salt...delish! 

  **SIGGY WARNING**
  
  TTC since Nov 2010 | Me: 29, DH: 31 
  DX - Severe DOR, Stage II Endo
  6 rounds medicated TI, 3 failed IUIs, 2 failed IVFs
  After nearly 4 years of trying, our 1st BFP on IVF #3 (5R, 3M, 3F, 3 day 5 blasts frozen) 
  FET - Beta #1 - 116, Beta #2 - 266!! 1st U/S on 10/6 - HB 121 and measuring perfectly! EDD 5/30/15

  Everyone Welcome
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• pblge member

  October 2014

  Hi Ladies! The only big update for me is that I'll have a big update next week--NT scan on Wednesday! Otherwise I'm 12 weeks tomorrow, still feeling like I need a nap ***all the time***, and everything else seems fine. I'm also finally weaning off the PIO; today was the first butt-shot-free day since July!!! I'll do EOD for a week, then stop completely.
  
  QOTW: Usually I love breakfasts in which you can get a bit of everything--savory tofu scramble (I don't love eggs), a bit of a waffle, and some fresh fruit and home fries. Yum! However, I'm still a bit queasy in the mornings, so I'll share what I've eaten everyday for weeks: a toasted whole grain English muffin with all-fruit jam and sliced cheese. It's just perfect!
  
  Thanks for running the check-in @tweetynicks!
  
  @AMShark - I've heard the bigger butt thing is real--your body spends a lot of the first tri building fat stores!
  

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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!!!!
  

  

  
  

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• AMShark member

  October 2014

  pblge said:

  @AMShark - I've heard the bigger butt thing is real--your body spends a lot of the first tri building fat stores!
  

  Oh no!  I was hoping it was my imagination.  And my butt already had a big head start!  #-o

  
  

  *** Ticker Warning ***

  
  

  Me: 37, DH: 39, TTC 5 yrs
  

  2013 summary: Diagnosed with Hypothyroid; Cervical polyp removed (benign); 
  2 rounds ovidrel with timed intercourse (no result): 3 rounds IUI with clomid + ovidrel (no result)
  2014 summary (to date):
  IVF cycle 1 - ER: 4/17 (28 follicles, 3 fertilized, 2 survived to day 3);
  ET: 4/20 (3rd day, 2 embryos - 1 @ 6 cells & 1 @ 4 cells); Beta 5/1 - BFP!; 
  1st scan 5/13 - development behind, no heartbeat detected; D&C 6/2; WTF 6/13
  IVF cycle 2 - BCP begun 7/12; stims w/ HGH begun 7/26; 
  ER: 8/6, 12 follicles, 7 fertilized w/ ICSI; ET: 8/11, 3 blastocysts left, 2 transferred, 3rd arrested 8/12 - none to freeze
  1st beta 8/19 - BFP! 294; 2nd beta 8/26 - 4976; 1st u/s 9/2; 2nd u/s 9/9 - two little heartbeats at 140 each!!! 
  EDD: 29-April-2015
  Other Meds: Synthroid 100 mcg/daily

    

  
  

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• ekc0630 member

  October 2014

  Hey All! 

  I pray and think about all you IF girls often.  I hope to see you in PAIF soon!  

  
  

  AFM:  I'm 31 weeks and on hospital bed rest.  We were having twins and lost one at 21 weeks.  At 29 weeks my water broke and I delivered our angel.  I was 5cm dilated and 60%effaced at last check.  They will reassess at 34 weeks.  It feels like i'm in jail except they get outside time.  I get a new IV every 4 days so thats fun.  But hearing my baby every day and having the nurses tell me he is doing fantastic is great.  I have heard they may induce me at 34 weeks but we will see.  Until then the hospital bed I will stay.  

  
  

  QOTW I agree with the cinnamon rolls!  YUMMMMMM

  TTC 2007

  Me-OK DH- MFI

  2010 IUI 1-3 Femara + Ovidrill BFN

  Change DR 5/12 IUI 4-5 Natural Cycle BFN

  5/13 DH diagnosed with b1/b3 microdeletion of Y chromosome

  IVF #1 July  Started Lupron 7/5 AF 7/14

  ER 8/1 7R 5M 3F W/ICSI ET 8/6 Moved to 8/7 due to no blast 

  Transferred our UNO embryo Beta #1 27 Beta #2 33 Beta #3 29 CP

  IVF #2 Started Lupron 2/14 

  Protocol 10U Lupron, 150 Bravelle, 150 Menopur, HGH for 4 days, Dexamethesone, 

  Supplements 6000mg CoQ10, 100mg DHEA, Vitamin D, Folic Acid, 

  ER 3/12 8R 4 able to be injected 2f with ICSI ET 3/15 2 "perfect" textbook Embryos

  2 crinone, estrace, dexamethesone, doxycycline

  BETA #1 3/26 201  BETA #2 3/28 524  BETA #3 4/5 9,876  Ultrasound April 7 Showed TWINs

  April 18 ultrasound Baby A HB 147   Baby B HB 146  Both measuring 7w1d

  WE ARE TEAM BLUE X2!

  Jonathan Daniel received his angel wings July 23, 2014 born 9/20/14

  Jackson Thomas was born October 31, 2014 @ 35w 5d

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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