thanks @fivetimesnoluck - sorry I forgot to mention it here... Its official ladies... my beta came back at 213!!!! I did cheat this morning and POAS so I would have some idea of what to expect but it still doesn't feel real Hoping we get some more BFP's on this board, us ladies are due for some good news.
Me: 33 (no known issues)
DH: 33 (lower motility; 0 morphology) TTC since Oct 2013 IVF round 1 January 2016 (w/ ICSI) ER: February 17, 2016; 15 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 11 fertilized Day 5 Blastocysts: 8 sent for PGS - 5 Normal FET date: April 12, 2016 - DS born Dec 7, 2016 IVF round 2: FET : Oct 4 - 1st Beta 188!
Bug hugs at @fivetimesnoluck - I'm just hitting 4 years of trying and first BFP so hold onto hope - it's so hard but I'm so glad I did. Xo
Me: 33 DH: 37
10-2014: IUI #1 BFN 11-2014: Lap Surgery (Endometrosis) 1-2015: IUI #2 - BFN 2-2015: IUI #3 - BFN 6-2015: IVF #1 - Cancelled Cysts 1-2016: IVF #2 OHSS 8 eggs retrieved 3 fertilized 3 made it to 5 day blastocysts (frozen) 3-25-15 Begin FET Transfer of (2) 5 Day Blasts 4-17-16 BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Baby C Due 12/16
Sorry about your friend's comment @fivetimesnoluck. Sometimes people mean well and just don't get the way we perceive it. And then you want to punch them in the face.
Me: 33, Hubby: 36 TTC since May 2014 First RE Appt - September 2015 DX: Hypothyroid, DOR IUI w/ Clomid - October 2015 - BFN ER - 2/10/16, 2 Day 3 Embryos FET - 4/15/16 - BFN Summer 2016 - Taking a break to try herbal treatment and acupuncture
@vssbrmNot sure of next steps just yet. Doc and I spoke on Friday afternoon and he said he wanted to take the weekend to think about my case. He may adjust my protocol, he may not. We had success as far as seeing the follicular shape/size he wanted to see, we just didn't get the BFP. So, I am not sure what he will do. It was our first medicated TI cycle. He should call today with our plan and I guess by this weekend, I will be shooting up something....
Over the weekend, I enjoyed some margaritas, started a puzzle with DH, and finished my memorial tattoo for our five losses. So psyched to have it done.
Good luck to those of you testing this week! Who is still in?? I have high hopes for the rest of y'all!
Onward...!
Me: 40, DH: 35 / Married: 2009; TTC #1: 2013
2013 - 2015: 5 pregnancies —> 5 miscarriages
TTCAL with RE (RPL specialist): February 2016
2016: 3 medicated TI cycles —> 3 medicated IUI cycles: All BFN
@fivetimesnoluck - hopefully your dr will have some new ideas soon. I love the idea of the tattoo! Once you get it, you will have to show us pics!
2nd Beta came back at 480 yesterday... It doesn't feel real yet.. First ultrasound will be May 2.
Me: 33 (no known issues)
DH: 33 (lower motility; 0 morphology) TTC since Oct 2013 IVF round 1 January 2016 (w/ ICSI) ER: February 17, 2016; 15 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 11 fertilized Day 5 Blastocysts: 8 sent for PGS - 5 Normal FET date: April 12, 2016 - DS born Dec 7, 2016 IVF round 2: FET : Oct 4 - 1st Beta 188!
fivetimesnoluck - that's beautiful! I love all of the different flowers and colors. Each is unique just like each of your 5!
Me: 33 (no known issues)
DH: 33 (lower motility; 0 morphology) TTC since Oct 2013 IVF round 1 January 2016 (w/ ICSI) ER: February 17, 2016; 15 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 11 fertilized Day 5 Blastocysts: 8 sent for PGS - 5 Normal FET date: April 12, 2016 - DS born Dec 7, 2016 IVF round 2: FET : Oct 4 - 1st Beta 188!
@fivetimesnoluck - hopefully your dr will have some new ideas soon. I love the idea of the tattoo! Once you get it, you will have to show us pics!
2nd Beta came back at 480 yesterday... It doesn't feel real yet.. First ultrasound will be May 2.
I'm jealous that you get to go so soon. My doctor won't do the first until 8 weeks, but I'm sneaking in one day early on the 12th. The wait is killing me! My more immediate goal is to get past next Wednesday, which would mean I made is further than my January loss. I'm definitely feeling more positive about this one based on my beta's and symptoms.
KatBH - I'm not entirely sure if RE does a regular ultrasound or still the transvaginal which isn't as exciting. This is so new so I'm kind of learning as I go. Praying you make it way past next Wednesday! How are you feeling? what symptoms are you having?
Me: 33 (no known issues)
DH: 33 (lower motility; 0 morphology) TTC since Oct 2013 IVF round 1 January 2016 (w/ ICSI) ER: February 17, 2016; 15 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 11 fertilized Day 5 Blastocysts: 8 sent for PGS - 5 Normal FET date: April 12, 2016 - DS born Dec 7, 2016 IVF round 2: FET : Oct 4 - 1st Beta 188!
So beautiful! I got one too... though not as colorful or pretty as yours (it's the 3 of swords symbol from tarot deck... a card that has a lot of meaning for me). It looks stunning. Big hugs.
--- Started TTC April 2011 Me: 32, DH: 32 Diagnosis: Endometriosis
2012 - 3 Rounds clomid - all BFN
2013 - 1 Fresh IVF with 2 day 3 embryos - BFN
2014 - 1 Frozen IVF with 2 day 5 embryos - BFN
Took a long break, continuing trying naturally
Feb 2016 - Biopsy = Endo, DH sperm improved from 1% to 6% morphology
March 2016 - Fresh IVF cycle with acupuncture & intralipids: 20 eggs retrieved (17 mature), 7 ICSI'd fertilized, 9 naturally fertilized. 16 total embryos!
April 8th - 2 embryos (1ICSI and 1 Natural) transferred. (7 blastocysts frozen), April 18th - Beta = BFN
Sept 23rd - Lupron Depot Injection for Endo control
Nov 15th 2016 - Started daily Lupron Injections for upcoming FET
Nov 22 - Baseline US/BW - Intralipid Infusion - Start Meds for FET with immune protocol
Dec 16th FET transfer of 3 embryos (1 - AA, 2 - BB)
TW below
Dec 22nd - first ever bfp (very faint lines FRER & cheapie)
Dec 27th Beta = 192, Dec 29th Beta = 379
EDD - Sept 5th 2017
- - - I'm a YouTube vlogger who talks about Infertility, IVF and Endometriosis. Check it out here! Follow along at http://liv4today.blog Instagram @liv4todayvlog
Thank you, ladies. I have two other very small, hidden tattoos, so this was way out on a limb for me, but I am so happy I went through with it. And though it is big, in most everything I wear aside from tank tops, it is completely covered. It was cathartic.
@oxinfree, you were on my mind through last week. I hope you and DH had a great week away.
Me: 40, DH: 35 / Married: 2009; TTC #1: 2013
2013 - 2015: 5 pregnancies —> 5 miscarriages
TTCAL with RE (RPL specialist): February 2016
2016: 3 medicated TI cycles —> 3 medicated IUI cycles: All BFN
KatBH - I'm not entirely sure if RE does a regular ultrasound or still the transvaginal which isn't as exciting. This is so new so I'm kind of learning as I go. Praying you make it way past next Wednesday! How are you feeling? what symptoms are you having?
So far lots of mild nausea, sore boobs, and (sorry if this is TMI!) but lots of CM. Also lots of mild cramps and twinges, which I'm telling myself is a good thing. Last time I had a BFP was right after my SIL had a mc, so I was nervous the whole time and worried that it would happen to me too. I'm definitely more relaxed this time around, but I would still do beta's every week of my doctor would let me
KatBH - same here... I was telling myself that there was no way I should be having nausea this early but I definitely get it in waves. It's not terrible and doesn't typically last long but it's definitely there. Then I tell myself that I should be reveling in it b/c that means I'm getting what I've dreamed for so long.
Me: 33 (no known issues)
DH: 33 (lower motility; 0 morphology) TTC since Oct 2013 IVF round 1 January 2016 (w/ ICSI) ER: February 17, 2016; 15 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 11 fertilized Day 5 Blastocysts: 8 sent for PGS - 5 Normal FET date: April 12, 2016 - DS born Dec 7, 2016 IVF round 2: FET : Oct 4 - 1st Beta 188!
KatBH - same here... I was telling myself that there was no way I should be having nausea this early but I definitely get it in waves. It's not terrible and doesn't typically last long but it's definitely there. Then I tell myself that I should be reveling in it b/c that means I'm getting what I've dreamed for so long.
Exactly! Sore boobs, nausea, bloating, I'll happily take it all.
@BingALing23 - I'm trying to write down all of the questions I should be asking my RE... I need to get a little notebook or something b/c all of the meds make me forgetful
Me: 33 (no known issues)
DH: 33 (lower motility; 0 morphology) TTC since Oct 2013 IVF round 1 January 2016 (w/ ICSI) ER: February 17, 2016; 15 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 11 fertilized Day 5 Blastocysts: 8 sent for PGS - 5 Normal FET date: April 12, 2016 - DS born Dec 7, 2016 IVF round 2: FET : Oct 4 - 1st Beta 188!
KatBH - I know right! plus if I keep one small enough to carry around in my purse,every time I think of something, I can just add it to my list. I'm sure the RE is used to all of us crazy ladies going through treatment and we aren't asking them anything they haven't heard already but still, I definitely don't feel like so much of a bother.
Me: 33 (no known issues)
DH: 33 (lower motility; 0 morphology) TTC since Oct 2013 IVF round 1 January 2016 (w/ ICSI) ER: February 17, 2016; 15 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 11 fertilized Day 5 Blastocysts: 8 sent for PGS - 5 Normal FET date: April 12, 2016 - DS born Dec 7, 2016 IVF round 2: FET : Oct 4 - 1st Beta 188!
@BingALing23 , @Griffin5413 , @KatBH - If you're a smartphone person... I recommend using Google Keep. It's another google feature, similar to Drive, Calendar, Mail, Maps, etc... It's essentially just a note taking app that you can access from anywhere (phone, computer) and then you can share individual notes / checklists with someone else. I created a Keep note specifically to document questions for the RE & then shared it with DH, who could add his own questions. Then at our dr appts, DH is responsible for monitoring the note and checking off items as they get addressed.
Me (31) & DH (31) - married 2008; TTC since 2013
SA = normal; HSG = clear; history of DVT/PE Diagnosed with unexplained infertility IUI #1- April '16 - BFN IUI #2 - May '16 - BFN IVF Fresh Xfer #1 (1 blastocyst) - Sept '16 - BFN FET #2 - 11/8/16 (2 blastocysts) - Beta on 11/18 4 more blastocysts on ice
DH: 33 (lower motility; 0 morphology) TTC since Oct 2013 IVF round 1 January 2016 (w/ ICSI) ER: February 17, 2016; 15 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 11 fertilized Day 5 Blastocysts: 8 sent for PGS - 5 Normal FET date: April 12, 2016 - DS born Dec 7, 2016 IVF round 2: FET : Oct 4 - 1st Beta 188!
Not SS anything this cycle but strangely I have had nothing to spot! This cycle I have not even started my typical pre-menstral signs and I am 12dpiui I take hpt & beta on sat. I've had cycles where breasts were so tender, cramps, back pains, bloating, fatigue, increased appetite and all bfn. Our bodies are just so different every cycle!
Re: Beta/Testing April 17th to 30th
Hoping we get some more BFP's on this board, us ladies are due for some good news.
TTC since Oct 2013
IVF round 1 January 2016 (w/ ICSI)
ER: February 17, 2016; 15 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 11 fertilized
Day 5 Blastocysts: 8 sent for PGS - 5 Normal
FET date: April 12, 2016 - DS born Dec 7, 2016
IVF round 2: FET : Oct 4 - 1st Beta 188!
10-2014: IUI #1 BFN
11-2014: Lap Surgery (Endometrosis)
1-2015: IUI #2 - BFN
2-2015: IUI #3 - BFN
6-2015: IVF #1 - Cancelled Cysts
1-2016: IVF #2
OHSS
8 eggs retrieved
3 fertilized
3 made it to 5 day blastocysts (frozen)
3-25-15 Begin FET
Transfer of (2) 5 Day Blasts
4-17-16
BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Baby C Due 12/16
Sorry about your friend's comment @fivetimesnoluck. Sometimes people mean well and just don't get the way we perceive it. And then you want to punch them in the face.
TTC since May 2014
First RE Appt - September 2015
DX: Hypothyroid, DOR
IUI w/ Clomid - October 2015 - BFN
ER - 2/10/16, 2 Day 3 Embryos
FET - 4/15/16 - BFN
Summer 2016 - Taking a break to try herbal treatment and acupuncture
Over the weekend, I enjoyed some margaritas, started a puzzle with DH, and finished my memorial tattoo for our five losses. So psyched to have it done.
Good luck to those of you testing this week! Who is still in?? I have high hopes for the rest of y'all!
Onward...!
Me: 40, DH: 35 / Married: 2009; TTC #1: 2013
2013 - 2015: 5 pregnancies —> 5 miscarriages
TTCAL with RE (RPL specialist): February 2016
2016: 3 medicated TI cycles —> 3 medicated IUI cycles: All BFN
Donor Egg IVF Transfer: May 1, 2017
May 11, 2017: BFP!! Beta #1: 449.1, Beta #2: 844, Beta #3: 1714
EDD: 1/17/18, it's a GIRL! E. L. A. born 12/7/2017
TTC since Oct 2013
IVF round 1 January 2016 (w/ ICSI)
ER: February 17, 2016; 15 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 11 fertilized
Day 5 Blastocysts: 8 sent for PGS - 5 Normal
FET date: April 12, 2016 - DS born Dec 7, 2016
IVF round 2: FET : Oct 4 - 1st Beta 188!
Me: 40, DH: 35 / Married: 2009; TTC #1: 2013
2013 - 2015: 5 pregnancies —> 5 miscarriages
TTCAL with RE (RPL specialist): February 2016
2016: 3 medicated TI cycles —> 3 medicated IUI cycles: All BFN
Donor Egg IVF Transfer: May 1, 2017
May 11, 2017: BFP!! Beta #1: 449.1, Beta #2: 844, Beta #3: 1714
EDD: 1/17/18, it's a GIRL! E. L. A. born 12/7/2017
TTC since Oct 2013
IVF round 1 January 2016 (w/ ICSI)
ER: February 17, 2016; 15 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 11 fertilized
Day 5 Blastocysts: 8 sent for PGS - 5 Normal
FET date: April 12, 2016 - DS born Dec 7, 2016
IVF round 2: FET : Oct 4 - 1st Beta 188!
wow!! That is a beautiful tattoo and I don't say that often. Haha
@fivetimesnoluck that tattoo is gorgeous! What a nice memorial.
TTC since Oct 2013
IVF round 1 January 2016 (w/ ICSI)
ER: February 17, 2016; 15 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 11 fertilized
Day 5 Blastocysts: 8 sent for PGS - 5 Normal
FET date: April 12, 2016 - DS born Dec 7, 2016
IVF round 2: FET : Oct 4 - 1st Beta 188!
It looks stunning. Big hugs.
Started TTC April 2011
Me: 32, DH: 32
Diagnosis: Endometriosis
- - -
I'm a YouTube vlogger who talks about Infertility, IVF and Endometriosis. Check it out here!
Follow along at http://liv4today.blog
Instagram @liv4todayvlog
@oxinfree, you were on my mind through last week. I hope you and DH had a great week away.
Me: 40, DH: 35 / Married: 2009; TTC #1: 2013
2013 - 2015: 5 pregnancies —> 5 miscarriages
TTCAL with RE (RPL specialist): February 2016
2016: 3 medicated TI cycles —> 3 medicated IUI cycles: All BFN
Donor Egg IVF Transfer: May 1, 2017
May 11, 2017: BFP!! Beta #1: 449.1, Beta #2: 844, Beta #3: 1714
EDD: 1/17/18, it's a GIRL! E. L. A. born 12/7/2017
TTC since Oct 2013
IVF round 1 January 2016 (w/ ICSI)
ER: February 17, 2016; 15 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 11 fertilized
Day 5 Blastocysts: 8 sent for PGS - 5 Normal
FET date: April 12, 2016 - DS born Dec 7, 2016
IVF round 2: FET : Oct 4 - 1st Beta 188!
***signature warning - child mentioned***
Me:39 DH:31 Married June 2015
Jan 2007 - laparoscopy: endometriosis fixed; BFP same month; DS born Nov 2007
August 2009 - Clomid; BFP;DS born May 2010
Both DS's from previous marriage
TTC since April 2015
Aug 2015 - Clomid (not monitored) - BFN
Oct 2015 - met with RE; unexplained infertility
Nov 2015 - Clomid, IUI, BFN
Dec 2015 - Clomid IUI, BFN
Jan 2016 - Clomid IUI, BFN; discussed IVF
Feb 2016 - HSG, Endo biopsy, Mock transfer; BCP's; biopsy abnormal - given antibiotics
March 2016 - Endo biopsy - all clear; BCP, Lupron, Menopur, Follistim, Ovidrel; ER 3/31; ET 4/5 - 1 Day 5 hatching blast; BETA 4/13 - BFP!!!; 2nd BETA 4/15 - still looking good; 3rd Beta 4/22 - going strong; US 5/2
TTC since Oct 2013
IVF round 1 January 2016 (w/ ICSI)
ER: February 17, 2016; 15 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 11 fertilized
Day 5 Blastocysts: 8 sent for PGS - 5 Normal
FET date: April 12, 2016 - DS born Dec 7, 2016
IVF round 2: FET : Oct 4 - 1st Beta 188!
TTC since Oct 2013
IVF round 1 January 2016 (w/ ICSI)
ER: February 17, 2016; 15 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 11 fertilized
Day 5 Blastocysts: 8 sent for PGS - 5 Normal
FET date: April 12, 2016 - DS born Dec 7, 2016
IVF round 2: FET : Oct 4 - 1st Beta 188!
***signature warning - child mentioned***
Me:39 DH:31 Married June 2015
Jan 2007 - laparoscopy: endometriosis fixed; BFP same month; DS born Nov 2007
August 2009 - Clomid; BFP;DS born May 2010
Both DS's from previous marriage
TTC since April 2015
Aug 2015 - Clomid (not monitored) - BFN
Oct 2015 - met with RE; unexplained infertility
Nov 2015 - Clomid, IUI, BFN
Dec 2015 - Clomid IUI, BFN
Jan 2016 - Clomid IUI, BFN; discussed IVF
Feb 2016 - HSG, Endo biopsy, Mock transfer; BCP's; biopsy abnormal - given antibiotics
March 2016 - Endo biopsy - all clear; BCP, Lupron, Menopur, Follistim, Ovidrel; ER 3/31; ET 4/5 - 1 Day 5 hatching blast; BETA 4/13 - BFP!!!; 2nd BETA 4/15 - still looking good; 3rd Beta 4/22 - going strong; US 5/2
Diagnosed with unexplained infertility
IUI #1- April '16 - BFN
IUI #2 - May '16 - BFN
IVF Fresh Xfer #1 (1 blastocyst) - Sept '16 - BFN
FET #2 - 11/8/16 (2 blastocysts) - Beta on 11/18
4 more blastocysts on ice
TTC since Oct 2013
IVF round 1 January 2016 (w/ ICSI)
ER: February 17, 2016; 15 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 11 fertilized
Day 5 Blastocysts: 8 sent for PGS - 5 Normal
FET date: April 12, 2016 - DS born Dec 7, 2016
IVF round 2: FET : Oct 4 - 1st Beta 188!