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New here...Hello!

jpangiajpangia member
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Good Morning - My name is Joe.  My wife Claire and I have been struggling for sometime to become pregnant. We are both 38 years old. It turns out, it is mainly my issue as to why we can't conceive naturally. Her Dr said she is a capable carrier. We completed our first IVF attempt late last year and it resulted in a BFP. We were so excited. Too Excited. The 2nd BETA test failed to show a doubling of the original. After several more tests, etc, we had a DNC in early January and had to wait 3 months to try again. With insurance money running out and savings starting to dwindle, we felt a lot of pressure entering our second attempt. We transferred two 5 day blasts on 4/24. The first BETA test was scheduled for May 3rd. We received another BFP - HCG = 62.1. The 2nd BETA on May 5th showed an increase to 153! our 3rd BETA is today. Test days have been filled with so much anxiety and I am expecting this day to be the same. I have been positive and supportive throughout but since we decided not to tell anyone else, I don't have anyone to talk to about how worried I am. I especially haven't told her as I know she is worried and figure there is no reason to compound the feelings. If history is any indication, I shall be on pins and needles until the 3 o'clock hour, EST. 

I figured I would join this group as many of us are facing similar issues. I wish you all much success. 
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Re: New here...Hello!

  • susykat77susykat77 member
    Welcome Joe! Congrats on you and your wife's BFP!! There are a couple of other boards you might want to check out... PGAL (pregnant after a loss) or PAIF (pregnant after infertility). Hoping that your next beta continues to rise!!

    ***TW****MC mentioned & BFP mentioned***


    me 38 DH 39.  
    TTC#1 since July 2014
    AMH 0.1, DOR, Poor responder
    Moved to Prague, Czech Republic for IVF
    2 Natural IVF cycles, 3 full IVF cycles, 4 transfers, 1 BFP - heard heartbeat at 6w5d
    Diagnosed MMC at 9w1d on 11/30/15
    Headed back home to Colorado 12/12/15

    DE attempt in Czech Republic!! 

    March trip to Prague canceled due to Pancreatitis. :sob:
    Headed to Prague April 30
    3 different donors resulted in 1 PGS tested embryo and 1 fresh embryo
    2 embryo's transferred (from 2 different donors) on 5/10/16
    BFP on 5/15/16 at 5dp5dt
    Beta 1 = 81 at 8dp5dt, Beta 2 = 295 at 10dp5dt, Beta 3 = 891 at 12dt5dt. Beta 4 = 2114 at 14dp5dt, Beta 5 = 4916 at 16dp5dt, Beta 6 = 13252 at 19dp5dt
    Heartbeat at 6w5d 133BPM <3
    We are having a GIRL!!! Due Jan 26, 2017


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    My blog: www.wearethehammitts.blogspot.com

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  • vssbrmvssbrm member
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    Welcome joe! After 3.5 years of serious trying this is our very first BFP, most MFI. We have already told our little group of cheerleaders that the first beta was a +, which has been very helpful, but has made me incredibly nervous for today's beta. I am in the EST zone as well and should get our phone call some time btwn 2 and 3 o'clock. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you!!
    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

    Fourth IUI -  CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - December, 2015 - BFN
    Third IUI -  CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - November, 2015 - BFN
    Second IUI - CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - September, 2015 - BFN
    Started Prolactin Medication October 15 - Levels quickly regulated to with in normal range
    First IUI - CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - August, 2015 - BFN
    After no BFPs (ever) First RE/Urologist visit in Feb 2015
    HSG w/ OB, 2014 = all clear
    Trying to conceive since November 2012
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