@twomommiestobe Our next appointment is Thursday at 9. Still feeling pretty good about our decision. I let myself wallow for a couple days but then decided I was done being upset.. It doesn't change anything and we've got a good plan in place no matter what happens.
@MrsHandler I'm praying for you ! I'm glad you are feeling positive ! I'm excited for you. Hope all is well and that you get some good news on Thursday !!
**BFP and loss warning**
Me: 29
DH: 29
Us: Married Valentine's Day, 2015
DH: No issues.
Me: PCOS, unexplained infertility (whatever that means!!)
June 2015 Medicated TI cycle: BFN
July 2015: Medicated TI cycle: BFN
August 2015: IUI: BFP. Chemical pregnancy
October 2015: IUI: BFN
January 2016: Egg retrieval: 10 frozen embryos!
March 2016: FET Cycle- 2 embryos transferred!: BFP !
@MrsHandler we will be thinking of you. We are never here to judge, just support whatever you choose and happens. Wallow if you need to but I am so proud you have a plan now. it is time to party and celebrate this bfp!!!!!! <:-P
RE DX for me: Anovulatory cycles/Mild PCOS RE DX for DW: Endometrioma on left Ovary. Reciprocal Ivf Feb 2016. DW eggs and I am carrying. EDD: 10/27/16
@MrsHandler I'm in shock for you! I cannot even image how you feel like now! This will def be a very hard decision for you, but whatever you decision, you're making the best decision for your family! There's so many factors that go into it but only you and your DH know what's best for you! Thinkibg of you and praying for you!! Hopefully tomorrow US goes well for you!
Me 30 || DH 36 Unexplained Infertility- Postive for MTHFR Gene Mutation
Natural cycles with 1 miscarriage -3 IUI's w/ Clomid= BFN -IVF #1-Follistim and Menopur= BFN ***11 Eggs, 10 mature, 8 fertilized, transferred 1 (day 5) 2 made it to freeze -FET #1- Transferred 2, day 5 embryos =BFN -IVF #2- Follistim and Menopur = BFN ***11 retrieved, 8 mature, 6 fertilized, transferred 2 (day 3), 4 made it to freeze (Follistim and Menopur) = BFN -FET #2- Transferred 2, day 3 embryos = BFN **Changed doctor** -IUI #4- natural cycle = BFN -IUI #5- Follistim (5 eggs) BFP- lead to Miscarriage :'( -Laproscopic Surgery for Endometriosis, Polyp removal and Cyst removal. -IVF #3- Menopur, Follistim, Lupron, Ganirellex- BFP lead to Eptopic Pregnancy :'( ***11 Eggs retrieved, 10 Mature, 8 fertilized, transferred 3 embryos (day 3), 0 made it to freeze -Lapropscopic surgery- Removal of Fallopian Tube -IVF #4- Estrogen Priming with Vivelle dot, Menopur, Follistim, Ganirellex- BFP ***15 Eggs retreived, 11 mature, 11 fertilized, 2 embryos transferred (day 3), 2 made it to freeze Found out I was positive for MTHFR Gene Mutation during TWW of IVF #4
Well, we went back today and there were 4 heartbeats. We will be waiting until 10-11 weeks to see if any of them miscarry.,. I hate even wishing for that, but it is what it is. I also feel great about having one of the best doctors potentially doing the reduction for us. We are very much at peace with our decision. It's awful we are having to make this decision but I want healthy babies and the chances of that happening with four is very slim.
Holy cow! That's crazy! I'm so happy the iui was successful for you. It may have worked a little too well! I'm glad to hear you have a great doctor. You should be at peace because the decision you have to make will be best for you and the babies. Good luck on your journey.
TTC #1 since August 2013 Unexplained/ Endo Medicated IUIs # 1-3 BFN IVF #1- BFN FET #1- BFP; Ectopic pregnancy found at 7wks FET #2- February 2017 BFP Beta #1- 119 (8dp5dt) Beta #2- 475 (12dp5dt)
You are incredibly strong @MrsHandler ! I know this is difficult and really admire how you and your husband are shaping your strength, love, and thorough processing. Enjoy your pregnancy and I'm so glad you have fantastic Drs to help you have a H&H pregnancy.
Thanks for keeping us updated. What a story and best of luck in what ever direction you go. It is you and DHs decision on what is best for your family, no one else. FX for you on all the hard decisions you might have in store. >:D<
Married: 8/29/2009 TTC- since we got married (off and on) TTC with focus: Since July 2015
Currently had 2 rounds of failed IUIs, failed TI monitored cycle December 2015: Starting 1st IVF cycle January 2016: Retrieval March 2016: Pending Transfer (I have 3 PGS tested embryos waiting for a womb) April 2016: BFP, the old fashioned way.
Oh @MrsHandler, I'm sorry you have to make this decision (it was one I dreaded more than anything about my six IUIs), but I'm so glad you're at peace with your decision. And as a neonatal nurse practitioner, I absolutely agree that four is too many. Good luck to you!!
*** Child & current pregnancy mentioned ***
Me - 41 (PCOS), Hubby - 43 (healthy)
7/2013 - Sweet baby girl born (Clomid + TI)
3/2014 - TTC #2, return to RE 7/2014
12/2015: IVF #1 transferred two great looking embryos - BFP!
First ultrasound: TWO beautiful little heartbeats!!
Harmony: negative; level 2: babies look great and are boy/girl!
@MrsHandler, you have been a shining example of handling a serious situation with maturity and reason. I'm happy that you did see heartbeats and that IUI worked for you, but am sorry you having to deal with this after having gone through the battle of getting pregnant to begin with. Wishing you the best over the next weeks.
Thank you all so much for the kind words. I don't think there is any other way to be than strong in this situation. I know many do not agree with what we are choosing to do, but for us it is the right decision. If I had to go back I probably would have cancelled the IUI and maybe just BD or cancel altogether but now with the potential of two healthy babies its hard for me to regret going forward.
You are so incredibly strong @MrsHandler !! I admire your strength in this . What a blessing to be pregnant ! I know it's hard to not look back with what ifs but it'll all be worth it in the end . I hope you aren't faced with a difficult decision but if you are like people said you have to do what's right for you ! I'm praying for a happy and healthy pregnancy for you !!!
**BFP and loss warning**
Me: 29
DH: 29
Us: Married Valentine's Day, 2015
DH: No issues.
Me: PCOS, unexplained infertility (whatever that means!!)
June 2015 Medicated TI cycle: BFN
July 2015: Medicated TI cycle: BFN
August 2015: IUI: BFP. Chemical pregnancy
October 2015: IUI: BFN
January 2016: Egg retrieval: 10 frozen embryos!
March 2016: FET Cycle- 2 embryos transferred!: BFP !
@MrsHandler I think you are incredibly brave! Do not let others negative thoughts have any influence on you! People will always disagree with something we do in life! You seem so amazingly strong and I wish you the best! I cant wait to see where your journey takes you! Only positive thoughts and prayers here!
Every time I open this thread and read the latest posts I get goose bumps. The way we have all embraced @MrsHandler speaks volumes! This is what this community is all about. Love and support!
Me {32} DH {34}
Married 05/2014
PCOS baby due October 09, 2016 Beta #1: 22.5 Beta #2: 74
@MrsHandler I agree with another poster, no one walks in your shoes, no one knows your story. You need to do what is best for you, your DH, and those heartbeats. I applaud you for handling this with grace. You are blessed no matter what decisions you have to come across, and the decisions that you do make, will still make you a blessed woman! Wishing you love, light, and luck! Congratulations on this journey you have ahead of you!
@MrsHandler thinking of you and wishing you the best during your journey! You have so much support and love flooding your way and I hope that it gives you all the confort and strength that you need if/when times get rough. GL and keep us updated when you have your 10/11 week checkup.
ME: 28 Wife: 28
Together since June 2005 - Married May 2015 - TTC since July 2015
Went back yesterday and had another ultrasound. One of the babies is measuring 4 days behind and has a smaller sac. There is a chance that one will miscarry but who really knows at this point. We also met with the doctor who would perform the reduction if it comes to that. My husband and I are now in limbo as to what to do if one reduces on its down and we are left with triplets. I'm freaking out and feeling like my body can't handle carrying a triplet pregnancy.. Nor can I deal with life after giving birth to three babies. I've had my mind wrapped around two for so long, its hard to imagine three babies at once. Its amazing the different feelings you go through. Now I'm kind of hoping the fourth baby holds on long enough that it's an easy decision for us. I don't WANT to reduce, but it would make this decision easier if all 4 were still there in a week.
@MrsHandler another rough week for you, but hang in there. You are tougher than you think. Whether you end up needing to reduce by 0,1, or 2 it will be the right decision for you. No one can know if you can handle triplets or even twins except you. (I wonder if there's a multiples board that can offer you additional support?) I wish we had more ladies able to talk to you about their decision to reduce. In the mean time, we are all here supporting you and praying for a positive outcome that is uniquely fitted to you and your happy and healthy journey to motherhood.
Hold on to your strength @MrsHandler . I can't even begin to phatham how difficult this is for the both of you, but together you will pull through this and have a beautiful family, whether its the 4, 5, or 6 of you! Keeping you close to my heart and prayers.
ME: 28 Wife: 28
Together since June 2005 - Married May 2015 - TTC since July 2015
Having a multiple pregnancy like this is a risk that all of us face when we seek fertility treatment, so any of us could be in your shoes. I can't imagine anybody judging you for making a decision to reduce, especially given the extremely serious consequences of opting not to reduce.
I have nothing but warm thoughts and hope for you.
Me- 39 (turning 40 in April), TTC for the first time ever (since Jan 2015), low ovarian reserve
Married 3/14/14 to my wonderful wife, but her sperm count is rather low
TTC with frozen donor sperm and science
7 IUIs, 7 BFNs. 2 IVF attempts, both cancelled and converted to IUI, both BFNs. Decided that my tired old ovaries are ready to retire. Next step- reciprocal IVF, using my wife's eggs, my uterus! fresh 5 day transfer (2 embryos) 4/17/17- BFP! Identical twins "due" 1/2/17 (but anticipated arrival sometime December)
Well... After much thought, prayer, crying and soul searching my husband and I have come to the decision not to reduce.. We are terrified but also feel so much relief and now feel like we can be fully excited about the future and making sure we do everything we can do to ensure healthy babies. Thank you all for your kind words and prayers!
@MrsHandler yes I am so excited for yall . I know this has been an incredibly emotional and difficult time but I'm glad you are at peace with the decision you and your husband made . You are already an amazing and incredibly strong mother to those little babies !! Please continue to keep us updated on how you and your wee ones are doing . When is your next doc appointment ?
**BFP and loss warning**
Me: 29
DH: 29
Us: Married Valentine's Day, 2015
DH: No issues.
Me: PCOS, unexplained infertility (whatever that means!!)
June 2015 Medicated TI cycle: BFN
July 2015: Medicated TI cycle: BFN
August 2015: IUI: BFP. Chemical pregnancy
October 2015: IUI: BFN
January 2016: Egg retrieval: 10 frozen embryos!
March 2016: FET Cycle- 2 embryos transferred!: BFP !
@MrsHandler I am so glad you gave found peace with the right decision for your family! I wish you all the best over the next 9 mths.
Married May 2009, TTC since November 2012 (Together since 2006 ish - had my eyes on him since 2001)
Me: 32 (33 in May), Him: 37 (January)
DX: Me: High Prolactin, Possible Autoimmune Disease Issues, though RE not concerned (?) New RE has a plan!!
Him: Minor Varicocele, low morphology, slightly low count
History:
Beta 5/9/2016 BFP!! Embryo transfer scheduled for April 28, 2016 and beta test May 9, 2016 (day after Mother's Day!) Transfer Meds include: Lupron Depot (4/1), Minivelle Patch (every 3rd day), Estradiol (3x daily), Amoxicillin, Progesterone in Oil, Methylprednisonlone. Lovenox and baby asprin added after transfer.
3/22/16 - Sono Saline ultrasound cyst to be aspirated on 4/1/16 if not cleared up by 3/29 US - It cleared on its own Retrieval 3/4/16 - 26 eggs retrieved, 23 mature, 20 fertilized, 14 embryos currently frozen Starting IVF Stims on +/- Feb 22, 2016 HSG scheduled for 1-26-16 - All clear "beautiful uterus" (though inverted)
Switched clinics and now prepping for IVF in February / March
@MrsHandler so glad you found your solution! Thoughts and prayers for you and a healthy pregnancy. Please keep us updated, we are all rotting for you and your LOs!
@MrsHandler thanks so much for keeping us updated, I'm so glad u and ur husband were able to come to a decision. Keep us posted on how everything progresses :-)
@MrsHandler - I have been following the Gardner Quad Squad on their blog and Instagram. They are a couple that struggled with infertility for 8 years. They ended up doing IVF and their two embryos split and implanted. They now have beautiful almost 11 month old quadruplet girls. I thought that their blog - and even messaging Ashley and Tyson directly on Facebook - might provide some source of support and comfort for you and your husband. Praying for you and your little miracles.
@Whileibreatheihope After coming across their blog and a couple others, is what really prompted me to give it some thought. I'm planning on messaging them and letting them know that. THANKFULLY all of our quads are in their own sac and have their own placenta so our doctor said for the situation we are in, its the most ideal one.
@MrsHandler I have been following your story and am blown away by your strength. Just wanted to drop a word of encouragement your way. My boss and his wife struggled for years and like the above poster had two split and all implant. I believe they are 6 or 7 now and beautiful! Two boys and two girls!
Our prayers and thoughts are with you on this journey you and your family have begun!
Me: 26 DH: 27 TTC: October 2014 IUI #1: July '15 - BFN; IUI #2: Aug '15 - BFN; IUI #3 Oct '15 - BFN; IUI #4: Nov '15 - BFP 1st Beta: 57. 2nd Beta: 177. 3rd Beta: 6563 12/18/15: 6week Ultrasound - ONE STICKY LITTLE NUGLET!!!
@tbyars07 thank you so much!! It definitely has NOT been easy and I've definitely had a few pity parties but overall feel so much better about the decision to keep all of them. I know we will do everything in our power to keep them safe and healthy and inside me for as long as possible and if that means bed rest and a hospital stay than so be it. I'm blessed to have an amazing husband who has been so encouraging and supportive through this all. We haven't told any family yet, we've been telling them we are having twins. So that is definitely something we are preparing to do this week before we announce it to the world next week.
Re: IUI with 6 mature follicles
DS b. 7/4/2011 via c/s
TTC #2 since 1/2015
8/2015 - "unexplained IF", started Levothyroxine
9/27/15 - IUI #1 (unmedicated) - BFN
10/26/15 - IUI #2 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN
11/21/15 - IUI #3 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN
12/18/15 - IUI #4 (100mg Clomid + Ovidrel) - BFN
RE DX for me: Anovulatory cycles/Mild PCOS RE DX for DW: Endometrioma on left Ovary.
Reciprocal Ivf Feb 2016. DW eggs and I am carrying. EDD: 10/27/16
08/2015 at home IUI = BFN
IUI #4 - 08/2016 - 100MG Clomid + Ovidrel = ???
**BFP and loss warning**
RE DX for me: Anovulatory cycles/Mild PCOS RE DX for DW: Endometrioma on left Ovary.
Reciprocal Ivf Feb 2016. DW eggs and I am carrying. EDD: 10/27/16
Thinkibg of you and praying for you!!
Hopefully tomorrow US goes well for you!
Unexplained Infertility- Postive for MTHFR Gene Mutation
Natural cycles with 1 miscarriage
-3 IUI's w/ Clomid= BFN
-IVF #1-Follistim and Menopur= BFN
***11 Eggs, 10 mature, 8 fertilized, transferred 1 (day 5) 2 made it to freeze
-FET #1- Transferred 2, day 5 embryos =BFN
-IVF #2- Follistim and Menopur = BFN
***11 retrieved, 8 mature, 6 fertilized, transferred 2 (day 3), 4 made it to freeze (Follistim and Menopur) = BFN
-FET #2- Transferred 2, day 3 embryos = BFN
**Changed doctor**
-IUI #4- natural cycle = BFN
-IUI #5- Follistim (5 eggs) BFP- lead to Miscarriage :'(
-Laproscopic Surgery for Endometriosis, Polyp removal and Cyst removal.
-IVF #3- Menopur, Follistim, Lupron, Ganirellex- BFP lead to Eptopic Pregnancy :'(
***11 Eggs retrieved, 10 Mature, 8 fertilized, transferred 3 embryos (day 3), 0 made it to freeze
-Lapropscopic surgery- Removal of Fallopian Tube
-IVF #4- Estrogen Priming with Vivelle dot, Menopur, Follistim, Ganirellex- BFP
***15 Eggs retreived, 11 mature, 11 fertilized, 2 embryos transferred (day 3), 2 made it to freeze
Found out I was positive for MTHFR Gene Mutation during TWW of IVF #4
Unexplained/ Endo
Medicated IUIs # 1-3 BFN
IVF #1- BFN
FET #1- BFP; Ectopic pregnancy found at 7wks
FET #2- February 2017 BFP Beta #1- 119 (8dp5dt) Beta #2- 475 (12dp5dt)
TTC- since we got married (off and on)
TTC with focus: Since July 2015
December 2015: Starting 1st IVF cycle
January 2016: Retrieval
March 2016: Pending Transfer (I have 3 PGS tested embryos waiting for a womb)
April 2016: BFP, the old fashioned way.
**BFP and loss warning**
PCOS baby due October 09, 2016
Beta #1: 22.5
Beta #2: 74
08/2015 at home IUI = BFN
IUI #4 - 08/2016 - 100MG Clomid + Ovidrel = ???
08/2015 at home IUI = BFN
IUI #4 - 08/2016 - 100MG Clomid + Ovidrel = ???
I have nothing but warm thoughts and hope for you.
7 IUIs, 7 BFNs.
2 IVF attempts, both cancelled and converted to IUI, both BFNs.
Decided that my tired old ovaries are ready to retire.
Next step- reciprocal IVF, using my wife's eggs, my uterus!
fresh 5 day transfer (2 embryos) 4/17/17- BFP!
Identical twins "due" 1/2/17 (but anticipated arrival sometime December)
**BFP and loss warning**
Beta 5/9/2016 BFP!!
Embryo transfer scheduled for April 28, 2016 and beta test May 9, 2016 (day after Mother's Day!)
Transfer Meds include: Lupron Depot (4/1), Minivelle Patch (every 3rd day), Estradiol (3x daily), Amoxicillin, Progesterone in Oil, Methylprednisonlone. Lovenox and baby asprin added after transfer.
3/22/16 - Sono Saline ultrasound cyst to be aspirated on 4/1/16 if not cleared up by 3/29 US - It cleared on its own
Retrieval 3/4/16 - 26 eggs retrieved, 23 mature, 20 fertilized, 14 embryos currently frozen
Starting IVF Stims on +/- Feb 22, 2016
HSG scheduled for 1-26-16 - All clear "beautiful uterus" (though inverted)
Switched clinics and now prepping for IVF in February / March
Trying to conceive since November 2012
@MrsHandler I have been following your story and am blown away by your strength. Just wanted to drop a word of encouragement your way. My boss and his wife struggled for years and like the above poster had two split and all implant. I believe they are 6 or 7 now and beautiful! Two boys and two girls!
Our prayers and thoughts are with you on this journey you and your family have begun!
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC: October 2014
IUI #1: July '15 - BFN; IUI #2: Aug '15 - BFN; IUI #3 Oct '15 - BFN; IUI #4: Nov '15 - BFP
1st Beta: 57. 2nd Beta: 177. 3rd Beta: 6563
12/18/15: 6week Ultrasound - ONE STICKY LITTLE NUGLET!!!