Third-Party Reproduction

*third-party reproduction check-in* Jan 4th

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 are welcome as well! If you don't check-in for 3 weeks you'll be removed from the list but we'll happily add you back next time you check in! 

*PLEASE NOTE: Board etiquette - please post BFPs separately from the check-in, with a warning in message title.

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

QOTW: I'm making this week’s question about myself. Do you have a go-to, easy, healthy, recipe that you love? If so, please share the recipe or link.

Currently Cycling/Scheduled
@chicagobride07 – DEg – In the dreaded 2WW. FX for a positive beta on 01/03/15.
@Lacyj67 – DEg – BCP and Lupron phase for FET #4 Jan 28TH
@vibeee - DEg - SG’s 3:1 program. Hooray for being PUPO!! Will you be POAS? When's your beta?
@refeek1 – DEg – BCP phase for FET in February. 

Waiting to Cycle
@ceemonkey – DEg/DS – waiting for a match.  
@Km672 – DEg/DS – on a break while waiting to consult with Dr. KK.
@Love4Labs826 – DEm – Working on some lining issues before next transfer.
@marshmallowevening – DEm – Searching for a match.
@mm29 – DEg/DS – Chosen an egg donor, plan to cycle this spring.
@Rumbera28 – DEg – planning on IVF in Barbados in the summer.
@Sassmaster33 – DEg – Welcome!! I hope your DE psych eval went well.  
@Thespis7 – DS – IUI #4= BFN  (((Huge Hugs)))

Donors/GC’s/Surrogates
@Mama-Bear – GS – EDD 6/21/15!
@CinciSurro – GC – EDD 8/4/15!

Pregnant!
@TRexsMum – IP-GC – Getting close!! EDD 1/10/15 - Is your baby an outside baby yet???
@ksgsmu – DEg – EDD 1/12/15 – TWINS!
@datingbettyboop – IP-GC – EDD 2/17/15 - It’s a GIRL!!
@BeckyP005 – DEg – EDD 2/22/15
@pmv81 – DS – EDD 3/12/15 – Team Pink!
@1220winterbride – DEg – EDD 5/25/15 - It’s a GIRL!!!
@JimBobCooter – DEg – EDD 6/14/15- It’s a BOY!!!
@IRR - IP-GC - EDD 7/23/15
@StephieMK – DS – EDD 7/17/15.
@RunCC37 – DEg – EDD 8/4/15. One beautiful little fighter!! 
@StephieMK– DS – BFP!! EDD July 17, 2015
@J&D2007- Surprise BFP!! Sending lots of thoughts your way!!
@CinciSurro – GC – BFP!! EDD 8/4/15. Twins. Congratulations x2!!
@doodiebug18 – DS – Twins!! EDD 08/18/15.
@Mama-Bear – GS – EDD 6/21/15!

Parenting
@brooklynesque – DEg – Baby Girl Squeak was born 7/24/14!
@DoublePortion – DEm – Boy/Girl twins born on 6/30/14!
@e74 – DEm – Twin boys born in 2013!
@lincoln79 – IP-GC – Baby Boy Squirt born 10/29/14!
@Lacyj67 – DEg – Parenting foster son!
@sammer818 – IP-GC –  Baby boy was born 11/21/14
::: Married June 2003:::
TTC #1 since: Aug. 2008
Me: 34, DOR, MTHFR-A1298C (heterozygous), decreased blood flow to uterus, Mild Endo
DH: 38, Balanced translocation 5&10, unexplained MFI, normal SA and SCSA
Tx History: IUI 1&2= BFN
IVF# 1 W/ICSI= BFN
IVF# 2: cancelled d/t no response
IVF# 3= 1 egg retrieved=immature/not viable
IVF# 4= c/p
***CCRM ODWU***
Found DHs BT and Me-decreased blood flow to uterus
Recommended DE IVF w/PGD, incorporate electro-acupuncture. Decided to cycle locally
***New RE***
DE IVF# 1(cycle #6) w/pgd, (freeze all): 30R, 23M, 15F, slow/poor embryo development, 4 biopsied, 1 Normal "Norm"; DE IVF w/PGD, incorporate electro-acupuncture. 
IVF# 6: (OE/DS) cancelled
IVF# 7: (OE/DS) 1R, 1M, 1F, arrested day 5
Plan-DE IVF# 2 (cycle #8): DE/DS in May 2015


http://icanhazbabyz.blogspot.com/
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Re: *third-party reproduction check-in* Jan 4th

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  • Evening ladies. I am taking a break this month and will start #5 in February.
    I am a teacher and have to go back to work tomorrow.......ugg.
    Hope everyone has a great week!

    Qotw: I love my protein rich nachos. I use low fat and low sodium tortilla chips, cheese made from skim milk, I can of black beans, low fat ground beef and salsa. I put chips on tin foiled lined cookie sheet and in two pots heat up beans and brown the meat. Then drain everything and put it on top of the chips. Cover in cheese and bake till cheese it melted. I put salsa on mine. I use just a little ground beef and a whole can of black beans. It is easy to make very filling and clean up is a breeze!
  • Hi all...sending hugs and thoughts to you all!!!

    ***PG Mentioned***

    I am 8 weeks as of Saturday and still suffering from all day sickness and fatigue. But I'll gladly take it. I prayed for so long for these babies, so I won't complain.


    QOTW: my go to food is usually a chicken salad.
    Daisypath Anniversary tickers
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    TTC since May 2011-Me 26 DH 24
    BFP 7.01.2011 c/p @ 4wks3.2012 Metformin 500mg for irregular cycles
  • Update: The donor we chose accepted!  She was really excited to help and said her schedule is very flexible the next few months!  Repeat SA, uterine sounding and consent forms - Appt schedule 1/12/14.

    If you end up cycling in March we will be cycle buddies!! 
    ::: Married June 2003:::
    TTC #1 since: Aug. 2008
    Me: 34, DOR, MTHFR-A1298C (heterozygous), decreased blood flow to uterus, Mild Endo
    DH: 38, Balanced translocation 5&10, unexplained MFI, normal SA and SCSA
    Tx History: IUI 1&2= BFN
    IVF# 1 W/ICSI= BFN
    IVF# 2: cancelled d/t no response
    IVF# 3= 1 egg retrieved=immature/not viable
    IVF# 4= c/p
    ***CCRM ODWU***
    Found DHs BT and Me-decreased blood flow to uterus
    Recommended DE IVF w/PGD, incorporate electro-acupuncture. Decided to cycle locally
    ***New RE***
    DE IVF# 1(cycle #6) w/pgd, (freeze all): 30R, 23M, 15F, slow/poor embryo development, 4 biopsied, 1 Normal "Norm"; DE IVF w/PGD, incorporate electro-acupuncture. 
    IVF# 6: (OE/DS) cancelled
    IVF# 7: (OE/DS) 1R, 1M, 1F, arrested day 5
    Plan-DE IVF# 2 (cycle #8): DE/DS in May 2015


    http://icanhazbabyz.blogspot.com/
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  • Happy New Year to all!!

    We are doing great here.

    Huge hugs to all that need them!

    TTC #1 since 12/2010 DH: MFI, cancer survivor Me: Resected septate uterus, lap treated mild endo, tubes open, ovulate on own, autoimmune disease 3 Failed IUI's (2/2012, 4/2012, 6/2012) 
    IVF #1 August 2012. BFP! Beta #1 56.7 Beta #2 150 One baby, one heartbeat on 9/20/12! no h/b @7w6d. dandc @8w0d
    FET #1 December 2012, BFN
    FET #2 February 2013, no embies survived thaw
    IVF #2, BFP #2, Loss #2 March 2013, Scar tissue discovered, RPL testing,
    IVF #3, BFP #3, Loss #3 (twins) September 2013
    Hostile ute, moving onto Gestational Carrier!

    GC/FET #1 of 1 5AA blast and 1 compacted blast, February 2014, BFP #4 on 3/1/2014!
    6w u/s 1 bean with h/b of 145 bpm, 8w u/s 187 bpm
    EDD 11/7/14. Please, please, please stick little one!

    Praying unceasingly for a miracle. ALL welcome!

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  • Hi girls,
    So not much happening here... I've had my intralipid infusion and done my depot Lupron shot... Last bcp is tomorrow and first dr check is the 13th.
    QOtw: so not loving cooking so we do tacos a lot and frozen pizza! Lol
    She made a ham yesterday though and it was awesome!
    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






  • IRRIRR member
    Happy New Year Everyone!  Hugs to those that need it.

    Nothing new here.  Our surro is doing well and will hit 12 weeks on Thursday, we are almost through the first trimester.

    All of my meals are 30 minutes or less since I get home from work to late to make a more elaborate meal.  We usually buy chicken in bulk and cut it up into chunks and freeze in packets enough for the two of us.  Some quick healthy meals include chopped salad with chicken, chicken stir-fry with frozen veggies and rice or rice and beans with garlic chicken.  I usually just defrost a packet in the morning before leaving for work and then quickly cook when I get home.  DH and I like to have family dinners even though so far it is just the two of us.  We cook 4-5 times per week.  Some not as healthy dinners include Chili (we do the same with chopped meat), and taco night or home made pizza.
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    Failed Matches - December 2012, May 2013, December 2013
    Moved on to  gestational surrogacy with a family friend who is our angel and due 7/23/15


  • Becky- wow, that went fast!  Your LO will be here before you know it.  =)

    Lacy- best of luck to you on your January FET!

    So, as I forecasted, another BFN from my December cycle.  All in all over the past years, we've transferred a total of 12 (you read that right!!) five day blasts from proven donors and had only one live birth.  Don't get me wrong, I am so incredibly thankful for my daughter.  However, these last few attempts for a sibling have been tough.  Either I am completely on the wrong side of statistics, or all this immune stuff matters a lot more than my RE says it does. 

    I am meeting with a new RE at a large clinic, considering making the change for our final attempt (we have 2 blasts left).  My current RE recommends a hysteroscopy and an endometrial scratch.  Dr. KK recommends IVIG (in addition to a host of other things) and has submitted a request for consideration by my insurance, likely will not go down that road.  I will do intralipids.

    I am not optimistic, but find some comfort in knowing that this will all be over, one way or another, by the late Spring or summer.  You know that you are near the end when just the thought of being done gives you peace!

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    DOR and AMA
    2/12-5/12: 4 IUI cycles = all BFN;
    7/12: DE IVF # 1 (with ICSI)- 20R, 16M, 14F, 5DT of 2 blasts; 6 frosties = BFN;
    Lupus anticoagulant initially high, then found to be normal on hematology consult;
    Follow up testing in September all clear;
    Started synthroid for "high normal" TSH;
    FET # 1- late October 2012- BFP on FRER; beta # 1- 21(low), beta # 2- 48 (still low), beta # 3- 132, beta # 4- 1,293; beta # 5- 5,606; last beta- over 100,000. First u/s 11/21- heard heartbeat
    12/12- Officially an OB patient!
    Level 2 ultrasound at 20 weeks shows vasa previa and VCI
    Referral to MFM and mandatory c section for delivery
    Beautiful baby girl born at 34 weeks
    Finally home after 15 day NICU stay!
    Trying for sibling: FET # 2- May 2014; beta 5/31, BFN
    FET #3, early July 2014; beta 7/14, BFN
    DE IVF # 2- August 2014; 14R, 13M, 11F, 5dt of 2 blasts (3 AA), 5 frosties = BFN
    FET #4- December 2014, yet another BFN

    Dr. KK work up shows borderline uterine blood flow, elevated NK cells, and MTHFR mutation (homozygous for c677t)

    Added baby aspirin, prednisone, supplements, Metanx, and intralipids

    Switched to large clinic for final attempt; had endometrial receptivity testing in January; FET March 2015 = yet another BFN

    Likely OAD- NBC

  • @JimBobCooter‌ - hang in there. I'm glad to hear that you're looking for someone to talk to. Take care of yourself <3

    @mm29‌ - I hope those hot flashes ease up on you soon!! Sounds miserable.


    ***PAIF***
    We had our 10 week scan yesterday, and thank goodness things seem to be back on track. It was a scary two weeks. Four if you include our bleeding scare in week 6. But we saw our wiggly little gummy bear doing a little dance party in there on the ultrasound screen! S/he is measuring 6 days behind, but the past two weeks have shown two full weeks worth of growth. I'll graduate from the RE next week, and have my MFM consult later that day. Then an appointment with the OB the following week. I just hope things continue to go well. I am still so sad about the loss of Ninja B... Twins were a dream come true, even if it was only for a few weeks...
    **SIGGY WARNING**

    Me: 32 DH: 35  TTC#1 since March 2012
    Dx: Poor Embryo Quality, Arcuate Uterus, Poor Uterine Blood Flow, Mild Endo, 
           Protein S Deficiency, Sjorgen's Syndrome 

    IUI #1-5: BFN
    Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy: minimal endo, partial septoplasty
    IVF #1: 10R/6M/6F ~ Day 3 ET = BFN
    IVF #2: 14R/9M/5F ~ transfer canceled ~ all embryos arrested at 1-2 cell stage
    IVF #3: 9R/5M/5F ~ 1 frosty!
    IVF #4 (FET #1): BFN

    IVF #5 (DE IVF #1 with Dr. KK protocol): Currently PREGNANT!!!!!!
    Synthroid + Prednisone + Metformin + Baby Aspirin + Supplements Galore = 15+ pills a day
    Lupron + Lovenox + Delestrogen + IVIG + B/W = 2-5 pokes a day
    19R, 17M, 17F - transferred two Grade A blasts 11/16, four frosties!!!
    Beta #1 11/24 (13dpo/8dp5dt) = 367 ~ Beta #2 11/26 (15dpo/10dp5dt) = 709
    Beta #3 11/29 (18dpo/13dp5dt) = 1,997 ~ Beta #4 12/1 (20dpo/15dp5dt) = 3,403

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    My Blog: Running and Dreaming for Two ~ All are Welcome!
  • e74e74 member
    Hugs to all who need them! We are doing well.., can't believe they are 17 months old already!! QOTW: I will be looking for what others have to say... I'm no help!!
    DS#1 born 9/23/06 
    Twins DS#2 and 3 born at 31 weeks, 3 days due to a short cervix on 8/2/13.
  • Congrats @TRexsMum‌!! How exciting! Many positive thoughts for your GC :)

    ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
    Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive.  Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)

    DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN  DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!


     

     

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  • Yea!!!! Congrats @TRexsMum‌ so excited for you!! Sending prayers and strength to your gc. Please keep us posted!!
  • Congratulations @TRexsMum‌ :) Thoughts for your GC going out now!
    **SIGGY WARNING**

    Me: 32 DH: 35  TTC#1 since March 2012
    Dx: Poor Embryo Quality, Arcuate Uterus, Poor Uterine Blood Flow, Mild Endo, 
           Protein S Deficiency, Sjorgen's Syndrome 

    IUI #1-5: BFN
    Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy: minimal endo, partial septoplasty
    IVF #1: 10R/6M/6F ~ Day 3 ET = BFN
    IVF #2: 14R/9M/5F ~ transfer canceled ~ all embryos arrested at 1-2 cell stage
    IVF #3: 9R/5M/5F ~ 1 frosty!
    IVF #4 (FET #1): BFN

    IVF #5 (DE IVF #1 with Dr. KK protocol): Currently PREGNANT!!!!!!
    Synthroid + Prednisone + Metformin + Baby Aspirin + Supplements Galore = 15+ pills a day
    Lupron + Lovenox + Delestrogen + IVIG + B/W = 2-5 pokes a day
    19R, 17M, 17F - transferred two Grade A blasts 11/16, four frosties!!!
    Beta #1 11/24 (13dpo/8dp5dt) = 367 ~ Beta #2 11/26 (15dpo/10dp5dt) = 709
    Beta #3 11/29 (18dpo/13dp5dt) = 1,997 ~ Beta #4 12/1 (20dpo/15dp5dt) = 3,403

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    My Blog: Running and Dreaming for Two ~ All are Welcome!
  • IRRIRR member
    Congrats @TrexsMum so happy she finally entered the world.  I hope your GC is doing well and please keep us updated on her progress, she will remain in my thoughts.  Looking forward to seeing a pic when you get a chance to post one.
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    Failed Matches - December 2012, May 2013, December 2013
    Moved on to  gestational surrogacy with a family friend who is our angel and due 7/23/15


  • Congrats @TrexsMum !!!
    Thinking of your GC!

    TTC #1 since 12/2010 DH: MFI, cancer survivor Me: Resected septate uterus, lap treated mild endo, tubes open, ovulate on own, autoimmune disease 3 Failed IUI's (2/2012, 4/2012, 6/2012) 
    IVF #1 August 2012. BFP! Beta #1 56.7 Beta #2 150 One baby, one heartbeat on 9/20/12! no h/b @7w6d. dandc @8w0d
    FET #1 December 2012, BFN
    FET #2 February 2013, no embies survived thaw
    IVF #2, BFP #2, Loss #2 March 2013, Scar tissue discovered, RPL testing,
    IVF #3, BFP #3, Loss #3 (twins) September 2013
    Hostile ute, moving onto Gestational Carrier!

    GC/FET #1 of 1 5AA blast and 1 compacted blast, February 2014, BFP #4 on 3/1/2014!
    6w u/s 1 bean with h/b of 145 bpm, 8w u/s 187 bpm
    EDD 11/7/14. Please, please, please stick little one!

    Praying unceasingly for a miracle. ALL welcome!

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