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Re: January Precious Penguins Check-In January 15, 2015

  • marshaleighmarshaleigh member
    I'm on day 6 of stims, taking 150 of Gonal F. My doctor says everything looks good so far, so fingers crossed. Good luck to all you January girls, especially those who are PUPO!

    Me 36 with endometriosis, PCOS, fibroid and ovulation issues, DH 40
    TTC #1 since 04/12, BFP 10/12. Missed MC/D&C at 10 weeks 11/12
    TTC #2 since 12/12
    6 clomid cycles since 7/13, all BFN
    IUI #1 (2 b2b) with clomid and trigger shot on 1/20/2014 BFN
    IUI #2 with arimidex and trigger, B2B IUI's 2/24 and 2/25, BFN
    IUI #3 with menopur injections and trigger, IUI 3/23, BFN
    7 month break

    Fibroid surgery 10/14

    IVF cycle 1 beginning Nov. 1st...cancelled due to follicle issues.  On hold for Dec. due to holidays.

    IVF cycle 1.2- Gonal F (100) as of 1/12

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  • vballbabyvballbaby member
    @shortstuff congrats! yes, let the TWW suffering begin....;)
    Me 42, DH 33, TTC for about a year naturally (but no protection for 4 yrs). Together 6 yrs, married June 2014.
    CD 3, FSH of 15, E2 67, AMH 0.43, LH 6.2, normal HSG test
    DH good count but low volume, 87% motility, 1% morphology
    IUI#1 - Nov 2014, 100 mg clomid and HCG, 2 large follies 20 & 16mm (7 follies total). BFN
    IVF# 1 Jan 2014, 225 Gonal F, 225 Menopur, Ganirelix, 4R/3M/1F w/ICSI - PUPO!
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  • jro1602jro1602 member
    I'm officially PUPO!! They transferred two beautiful 5 day blasts this morning. I don't think its really hit me yet but feeling very excited and optimistic. @shortstuff and @vballbaby - bring on the TWW!

    Me (30): Blocked fallopian tube, mild Hypothyroidism

    DH (31): Low motility and morphology<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

    Married: 8/11, TTC since 1/14

    IVF #1: January 2015

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  • vballbabyvballbaby member
    @jro1602‌ that's great news!! I think we literally are on the same schedule since mine was put in on wed which was day 2. Was yours a five day transfer? Good luck! Are you secretly hoping for twins? I'm already getting nutty and wondering if I'm feeling implantation type pains but I guess it's early lol. Unless we can feel them hatching?? Haha.
    Me 42, DH 33, TTC for about a year naturally (but no protection for 4 yrs). Together 6 yrs, married June 2014.
    CD 3, FSH of 15, E2 67, AMH 0.43, LH 6.2, normal HSG test
    DH good count but low volume, 87% motility, 1% morphology
    IUI#1 - Nov 2014, 100 mg clomid and HCG, 2 large follies 20 & 16mm (7 follies total). BFN
    IVF# 1 Jan 2014, 225 Gonal F, 225 Menopur, Ganirelix, 4R/3M/1F w/ICSI - PUPO!
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  • vballbabyvballbaby member
    When do you test @jro1602‌ and @ShortStuff‌? I'm the 27th which feels like an eternity from now.
    Me 42, DH 33, TTC for about a year naturally (but no protection for 4 yrs). Together 6 yrs, married June 2014.
    CD 3, FSH of 15, E2 67, AMH 0.43, LH 6.2, normal HSG test
    DH good count but low volume, 87% motility, 1% morphology
    IUI#1 - Nov 2014, 100 mg clomid and HCG, 2 large follies 20 & 16mm (7 follies total). BFN
    IVF# 1 Jan 2014, 225 Gonal F, 225 Menopur, Ganirelix, 4R/3M/1F w/ICSI - PUPO!
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  • jro1602jro1602 member
    @vballbaby yes mine was 5 day. I would honestly love twins as DH and I would like a large family and I can't imagine doing this over and over! I also have a pretty extensive family history of cancer and my RE wants me on meds for as little amount of time as possible. I don't test until the 29th. It def seems like an eternity! We will have to hel each other through it somehow :)

    Me (30): Blocked fallopian tube, mild Hypothyroidism

    DH (31): Low motility and morphology<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

    Married: 8/11, TTC since 1/14

    IVF #1: January 2015

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  • ShortStuffShortStuff member
    @jro1602 & @vballbaby - So nice to have company to wait it out with! :)

    @jro1602 - My 5 day blasts were put in early this morning! :) DH & I are already referring to them as our babies.

    @vballbaby - DH & I are hoping for twins... but it's no secret. We were very upfront about it. I started TTC over 10 years ago... my clock is ticking... fast.
    I keep talking to them like a weirdo. lol My paperwork says it's completely normal to feel some cramping or slight pains. I can't imagine you'd feel them hatching. :/

    My beta will be sometime between the 27th and the 30th, I will probably go on the 29th. But I know I will POAS before that... multiple times.
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  • saysjesssaysjess member
    edited January 2015
    @vballbaby‌ the craziest thing happened at my last acupuncture appointment and I of course had to share with you! I started BCP and then a few days after I had an acupuncture session-- well this time the one in my right wrist BURNED! Turns out that is the pressure point for balancing hormones! I couldn't believe the strong reaction I had, but it makes total sense. This just makes me feel that this really is helping my body prep for baby :)

    Edited: CONGRATS on being PUPO!!!
    Married since September 2014
    Me: 32, Addison's Disease causing premature ovarian failure
    DH: 32, Testicular cancer survivor
    *Gameday decision** IUI or IVF cycle #1 beginning January '15 postponed to February '15
    Change of plans-- Donor Egg Cycle beginning Dec '15
    Currently we have our little fur-baby Milo to keep us busy! 


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  • MamaKakes611MamaKakes611 member
    Hi Ladies....

    I'm the only one still floating around with not much going on....

    Good news - baseline Monday and then we'll start lupron/follistim protocol.
    I tend to be on it for about 12-13 days but we'll see.  Hoping for a lot of follies this time!
    So prob an ER on 2/1 or so...

    I'll check in Monday after my call from the doc.

    QOTD:  I missed all the drama... Better that way?....
    Our TTC Story
    I will ALWAYS believe that "everything happens for a reason".
    Me: 30, Lupus/Fibromyalgia, Fragile X Carrier, Low Egg Reserve - Potential early menopause
    Hubby: 31, No issues

    Process began 11/7/13
    Initial Tests - 4 polyps in uterus
    Polypectomy 1/2014
    March 2014 - Abnormally Low Vitamin D, Hypothyroidism Discovered
    September 2014 - Insurance Denied  -  October 8th, 2014 - Insurance Reversed! :)
    IVF #1 - Began 10/24/2014
    ER - 6 embryos, lost 2, 4 able to be biopsied
    ET - Canceled - 4 Embryos (1 boy, 3 girls) - 3 affected with Fragile X, 1 girl too weak to transfer
    Egg Pull Try #1/IVF 2 - Began 11/30/14 - ER produced 3 FROSTIES!
    Egg Pull Try #2/IVF 3 - Began 1/20/15
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  • emmuffyemmuffy member
    Congrats @tweetyknicks

    Official diagnosis: Unexplained IF. I am 32. I have low ovarian reserve (low AMH), and poor egg quality. I've also been diagnosed with mild glandular developmental arrest (lining problems, detected with EFT).

    We are using open ID donor sperm. IUIs #1-7=BFN. IVF September 2014 antagonist protocol, 8R,5M,3F, 5 day transfer of 1 morula = BFN. IVF#2 planned for January 2015 (antagonist protocol + HGH).

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  • SweetieShellieHSweetieShellieH member
    Congrats @tweetyknicks!!
    *** If you want to know where I (and soo many others) have gone, click here ***
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  • vballbabyvballbaby member
    @saysjess I had one in my lower back one time that OMG it just hit a trigger or whatever and felt so uncomfortable and she had to move it. All that energy and bloodflow is great for baby, keep it up!
    @emmuffy great news and good luck!
    @mamakakes611 most of the ladies have moved to the other place, I'm just still lurking here for a while still. But the new place feels like home because of the company.
    Me 42, DH 33, TTC for about a year naturally (but no protection for 4 yrs). Together 6 yrs, married June 2014.
    CD 3, FSH of 15, E2 67, AMH 0.43, LH 6.2, normal HSG test
    DH good count but low volume, 87% motility, 1% morphology
    IUI#1 - Nov 2014, 100 mg clomid and HCG, 2 large follies 20 & 16mm (7 follies total). BFN
    IVF# 1 Jan 2014, 225 Gonal F, 225 Menopur, Ganirelix, 4R/3M/1F w/ICSI - PUPO!
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  • vballbabyvballbaby member
    @K1111K‌ that's awesome what did you do different this cycle?! Good luck to you and @maddiechan for ER!
    Me 42, DH 33, TTC for about a year naturally (but no protection for 4 yrs). Together 6 yrs, married June 2014.
    CD 3, FSH of 15, E2 67, AMH 0.43, LH 6.2, normal HSG test
    DH good count but low volume, 87% motility, 1% morphology
    IUI#1 - Nov 2014, 100 mg clomid and HCG, 2 large follies 20 & 16mm (7 follies total). BFN
    IVF# 1 Jan 2014, 225 Gonal F, 225 Menopur, Ganirelix, 4R/3M/1F w/ICSI - PUPO!
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  • vballbabyvballbaby member
    @K1111K‌ Nevermind I see your protocol over there :)
    Me 42, DH 33, TTC for about a year naturally (but no protection for 4 yrs). Together 6 yrs, married June 2014.
    CD 3, FSH of 15, E2 67, AMH 0.43, LH 6.2, normal HSG test
    DH good count but low volume, 87% motility, 1% morphology
    IUI#1 - Nov 2014, 100 mg clomid and HCG, 2 large follies 20 & 16mm (7 follies total). BFN
    IVF# 1 Jan 2014, 225 Gonal F, 225 Menopur, Ganirelix, 4R/3M/1F w/ICSI - PUPO!
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  • tweetyknickstweetyknicks member
    Thanks for the congrats! Beta#2 is Tuesday.


    ***siggy warning***

    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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  • vballbabyvballbaby member
    Oh my gosh @.mrs.matt. Congrats! How did you go through with ER with no anesthesia?! I can't even imagine that's an option ouch! And I'm curious with all those embies why a 2 day transfer? Good luck and congrats again on being pupo!
    Me 42, DH 33, TTC for about a year naturally (but no protection for 4 yrs). Together 6 yrs, married June 2014.
    CD 3, FSH of 15, E2 67, AMH 0.43, LH 6.2, normal HSG test
    DH good count but low volume, 87% motility, 1% morphology
    IUI#1 - Nov 2014, 100 mg clomid and HCG, 2 large follies 20 & 16mm (7 follies total). BFN
    IVF# 1 Jan 2014, 225 Gonal F, 225 Menopur, Ganirelix, 4R/3M/1F w/ICSI - PUPO!
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  • .Mrs.Matt..Mrs.Matt. member
    edited January 2015
    @vballbaby - I took valium and they gave me an IV with something to 'help me forget,' which was not very comforting! I think the pain was somewhat dulled, but I cried through the entire procedure. I'm so grateful my DH could be there for me to squeeze his hand!!

    And yeah, 2 day transfers. They feel the embryo is better off in the uterus than in a petri dish. Their pregnancy rates are in the normal range, and this is the only clinic available that isn't 3 hours away from us. But the whole 2DT thing has not sat very well with me!

    Congrats to you too!!

    Edited to say: I don't want it to sound like my clinic is awful, they are truly wonderful!
    Married in 2006, TTC since Dec 2012
    Unexplained IF, Hypothyroidism

    IUI's 1 - 3: Femara + Ovidrel = BFN
    IUI's 4 - 5: Femara + Gonal F + Ovidrel = BFN

    IVF Jan 2015. 21R/18F/15 still growing on day 2
    Transferred two beautiful embies on day 2, beta 1/29

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  • vballbabyvballbaby member
    That sounds awful and scary! I wonder why they don't do the twilight? I'm glad your DH was there but if you were on Valium and still crying from the pain that's a bit traumatizing :( I hope you are ok. Nothing wrong with a 2 day tsf, I had one. I've read about some clinics preferring it. Do they allow the others to continue growing in the lab to see how they do?
    Me 42, DH 33, TTC for about a year naturally (but no protection for 4 yrs). Together 6 yrs, married June 2014.
    CD 3, FSH of 15, E2 67, AMH 0.43, LH 6.2, normal HSG test
    DH good count but low volume, 87% motility, 1% morphology
    IUI#1 - Nov 2014, 100 mg clomid and HCG, 2 large follies 20 & 16mm (7 follies total). BFN
    IVF# 1 Jan 2014, 225 Gonal F, 225 Menopur, Ganirelix, 4R/3M/1F w/ICSI - PUPO!
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  • tifgatifga member
    @.Mrs.Matt. I was in a lot of pain for my ER too. Because I have asthma they couldn't give me the pain killer so they just upped the dose of the drug that was supposed to stone me. I still felt it though espcailly on my left side where the most eggs were. I hope your feeling better soon. 
    me 33- everything looks good
    mister 34- PCD zero motilty 
    TTC#1 using donor sperm
    IUI#1 Dec 2nd-BFN
    IUI# Dec 28th-BFN
    IUI#3 Jan 26th-BFN
    IUI#4  Feb 26th-BFP
    mc March 2014
    IUI#5 April 6th prometrium-BFN
    IUI #6 cancled ovulated too early
    IVF# 1 July
    ER: Aug 3rd: 18R 15M 14F
    10 embryos frozen
    ET: Oct. 7th 1x5BA blast-BFN
    ET: Jan 9th 1x3AA blast- Beta 1/21


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  • .Mrs.Matt..Mrs.Matt. member
    @vballbaby - thank you! I am feeling pretty good! And good to hear of another clinic doing 2 day transfers, I think I remember another person on here with the same set up. I just find it surprising that not all clinics are growing them to 5 or 6 days. They froze all of the other embryos right away. I hope you are enjoying being PUPO!

    @tifga - I feel ya! Sorry it had to be a painful experience, I hope you are doing well! Exciting that you are so close to beta!


    Married in 2006, TTC since Dec 2012
    Unexplained IF, Hypothyroidism

    IUI's 1 - 3: Femara + Ovidrel = BFN
    IUI's 4 - 5: Femara + Gonal F + Ovidrel = BFN

    IVF Jan 2015. 21R/18F/15 still growing on day 2
    Transferred two beautiful embies on day 2, beta 1/29

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  • Spring78Spring78 member
    XP from the other place:

    I had my Day 8 ultrasound today... we have 11 follies in the 12-14.5 range, 7 more in the 10-12 range, a handfull in the 8-10 range that might catch up and then a few tiny stragglers that are out. So... looking at 20 or so contenders. I am pretty pleased with that -- possibly 20 or so eggs would be a great number without over-stimming like I did last time.  Still waiting on the blood results to confirm, but it looks like we are still on track for a Friday ER.

    *************Siggy Warning. Loss mentioned.************




    Me: 36, DH:37

    Married 4/2010, TTC since 7/2011

    Dx: Officially Unexplained (I have Polycystic Ovaries diagnosed via ultrasound, but few classic PCOS symptoms, he has mild MF issues. So... not issue free, but nothing so severe as to explain IF)

    I also deal with post-surgical Hypothyroidism following Thyroid Cancer in 2009, but under control with Levothyroxine

    4 months Clomid (thinned lining) and 10 months Letrozole (every indication that I responded perfectly)

    6 failed IUIs in 2013, 3 with trigger

    IVF #1 in March 2014

    ER 3/21/14, 31R/21F, 12 frosties!

    ET 3/26/14, 1 perfect blast transferred: BFN

    FET#1 5/28/14, 2 "beautiful" early blasts transferred. BFP!!

    Beta #1 (6/11/14) 798; Beta #2 (6/18/14) 7,966.

    1st u/s (6/25/14) showed 2 sacs, 1 empty & 1 with a beautiful little bean doing what it needs to do!

    EDD 2/14/15, missed miscarriage, DX: Trisomy 21. D&C 8/1/14

    FET#2 Transferred 3 embies, 2 looking pretty good, one not so much. BFN.

    IVF#2 January 2015, tentative ER 1/23

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  • vballbabyvballbaby member
    @spring78 that's awesome!!!!
    Me 42, DH 33, TTC for about a year naturally (but no protection for 4 yrs). Together 6 yrs, married June 2014.
    CD 3, FSH of 15, E2 67, AMH 0.43, LH 6.2, normal HSG test
    DH good count but low volume, 87% motility, 1% morphology
    IUI#1 - Nov 2014, 100 mg clomid and HCG, 2 large follies 20 & 16mm (7 follies total). BFN
    IVF# 1 Jan 2014, 225 Gonal F, 225 Menopur, Ganirelix, 4R/3M/1F w/ICSI - PUPO!
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  • afsalinasafsalinas member
    Sorry that I've been MIA! I'm still on Lupron and Estrace. I go in tomorrow for an ultrasound and bloodwork. Transfer is next Tuesday! I can't believe it. It is so different doing an FET compared to a full Ivf cycle. Still doing acupuncture and yesterday I had an awesome massage. I'm eating sushi tonight and having some wine, cause after transfer I won't have them. Hope everyone is doing well.
    ***Siggy Warning***

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    Anniversary

    Started TTC June 2011Cycles #1-10 = BFNCycle #11: 100 mg Clomid + TI =BFNReferred to RE March 2012HSG all clear, FSH = 13, Prolactin = 28, S/A = greatApril 2012 MRI to check for brain tumor due to elevated Prolactin = clearJune 2012 Hysteroscopy to remove uterine polyps and partial septateJuly 2012 IUI #1 7/7/12 = BFNAugust 2012 IUI #2.1 Cancelled due to early/missed ovulation = BFNSeptember 2012 Forced break due to one huge cyst October 2012 IUI #2.2 = BFNNovember 2012 Begin BCPs for IVF #1December 2012 IVF #1 = Delayed due to cyst. Start stims 12/22January 2013 ER: 1/2, 14R, 10M, 9FET: 1/7 Transferred 1 "Perfect" blast! 4 frosties!Beta #1: 99 BFP! #2: 227 #3: 584 #4: 3,020Baby Boy born September 25, 2013

    TTC #2
    November 2014 - Begin BCPs
    December 2014 - Start Lupron 12/25
    January 2015 - FET #1

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  • Spring78Spring78 member
    Just got the call from the nurse. My E2 level just came back at 1,151. So looking good! :-)

    *************Siggy Warning. Loss mentioned.************




    Me: 36, DH:37

    Married 4/2010, TTC since 7/2011

    Dx: Officially Unexplained (I have Polycystic Ovaries diagnosed via ultrasound, but few classic PCOS symptoms, he has mild MF issues. So... not issue free, but nothing so severe as to explain IF)

    I also deal with post-surgical Hypothyroidism following Thyroid Cancer in 2009, but under control with Levothyroxine

    4 months Clomid (thinned lining) and 10 months Letrozole (every indication that I responded perfectly)

    6 failed IUIs in 2013, 3 with trigger

    IVF #1 in March 2014

    ER 3/21/14, 31R/21F, 12 frosties!

    ET 3/26/14, 1 perfect blast transferred: BFN

    FET#1 5/28/14, 2 "beautiful" early blasts transferred. BFP!!

    Beta #1 (6/11/14) 798; Beta #2 (6/18/14) 7,966.

    1st u/s (6/25/14) showed 2 sacs, 1 empty & 1 with a beautiful little bean doing what it needs to do!

    EDD 2/14/15, missed miscarriage, DX: Trisomy 21. D&C 8/1/14

    FET#2 Transferred 3 embies, 2 looking pretty good, one not so much. BFN.

    IVF#2 January 2015, tentative ER 1/23

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  • shadiddynycshadiddynyc member
    Congrats to all!
    @afsalinas‌ how long have you been on Lupron? I'm scheduled for FET on the 29th & I stopped my Lupron injections last Thursday. Did it for 14 days.
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