@wifeinraleigh28- wow, only $1900 for PGS?! I would probably do that too. For some reason, its like $1500 to biopsy the embryo and then the cost of the test is like $2-3k wherever they send it. I may double check that now though. Perhaps your clinic is including the biopsy cost in your IVF total cost? I am so lucky and thankful to have insurance coverage (up to $15k), but the downside is that everything is billed individually to insurance so I won't really know what anything is costing until I get my EOB a week or two later... so just trying not to stress about costs since I should be able to get at least one full round in for the $15k and then we will figure it out from there if it doesn't work this time. Congrats on starting stim's!! who ever thought we would be so excited for shots!! I'm sure you will respond well since your diagnosis is MFI right? Sending good vibes!
@kk4564- how exciting to get started!! glad they caught the mistake now and it wasn't too much a delay. I hear you about seeing the ultrasound.. def not something you need right now. Maybe you can just pull away a little for the next few weeks while you go through all this.. people do get so "busy" in the summer anyways
History in Spoiler
Age: 32 (same with DH). Together since 2006, Married June 2013 and TTC since August 2015 Diagnosis: Mild Endo, DOR (AMH of 1.5), Poor Quality Eggs/embryos, Displaced Window of Implantation (ERA Post Receptive) March-May 2016: 1 TI and 2 IUIs- BFN June 2016- Laproscopy- found/removed mild endo and confirmed only 1 normal healthy ovary. August 2016- IVF #1 with Antagonist Protocol- Cancelled (2 lead follies), converted to IUI- BFN Oct-Nov 2016- IVF #2 with Estrogen Priming Micro Lupron Protocol, 2 eggs retrieved, day 3 transfer of 1- BFN January 2017- New RE, IVF#3 with Estrogen Priming Antagonist Protocol, 12 eggs, 8 mature, 6 fertilized, 2 day 5 early blasts transferred (none to freeze ), BFN May 2017- Sept 2017- Starting Donor Egg process! Waiting for donor to be available... and then she is pregnant at baseline Oct 2017- Donor #2: 25R, 22M,18F, 12 blasts frozen! Fresh transfer cancelled due to thin lining with fluid Nov 2017- Hysterscopy to remove polyp Dec 2017- DE FET #1 on 12/8 on 2 perfect blasts- BFN and devastated Jan-Mar 2018- ERA #1- Post receptive by 24 hours, ERA #2 RECEPTIVE with 4 days of Progesterone Apr 2018- DE FET cancelled for lining issues Jun 2018- DE FET #2 of two 1AA blasts- first BFP ever! Beta 10dp5dt- 378, Beta 14dp5dt- 2840, Beta 16dp5dt- 4035, beta 18dp5dt- 10916. Due on 2/20 with one baby after a vanishing twin Baby Born born early @ 33.5 weeks due to Pre-e Back for # 2!
@kk4564 Yes I think it's normal to get a period when you start stims, especially if you were on BCP prior. When I was on the pill back when we were trying to avoid pregnancy (which makes me laugh so hard now) I would always start my period 4 days after I stopped the active pills. So it's basically the same thing, only I started stims 4 days after stopping the active pills. So it makes sense that I would get some kind of period. But I think because I started stims, it isn't going to be that heavy or last very long. The meds are jump starting my body into follicle production mode! And I feel you on the ultrasound photo. I would be upset too!
@JamieH2000 It's completely possible that the biopsy cost was lumped in. Not sure. But the payment we're making to the PGS lab separate is around $1900. And yeah, our dx is MFI and I personally have no diagnosis. I responded very well to the follistim when we did our IUIs and had lots of follicles, so I'm hoping for a good response this time too!
***BFP & Child Warning***
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014 IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17 FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
@wifeinraleigh28 good luck with the stims! So fun to watch, read, how much progress everyone is making. It makes time go by fast! I can't remember who posted about working at a Catholic hospital, but I feel your pain. Ironically, the insurance they used had a better fertility maximum but very very specific on who could use the money and how. Anyway, thoughts with you on the irony of trying to make a family and not using Bcp but still being treated like that! AFM I think I'm ready to be added to the chart. I start follistim on 9/15 after a month of bcp (not excited about that) date of retrieval would be 9/28, God willing. Then transfer would be on or wedding anniversary! I'm not holding my breath on those dates. Question though- does everyone take prednisone(or another oral steroid ) on their protocol? I'm allergic and md seemed perplexed about how to proceed when I reminded her! Nervous that's going to make or break it, but I've had two cases of angioedema (swelling) in my tongue and can't get pregnant if I'm dead. Thanks.
Married: October 2014
Me: 35 DH: 39
TTC since November 2014
Diagnosis: Anovulation from PCOSish without syndrome, Male factors - low motility and morphology issues
April-Sept. 2015 - Clomid and TI - BFN
Dec. 2015- HSG - Clear tubes
Jan., Feb., March 2016 - Letrozole 7.5mg and TI with HCG trigger= BFN
April, May, June 2016 - Letrozole 7.5mg and IUI with HCG trigger= BFN
September 2016 - IVF round #1;ER 9/26 with ICSI on 14 eggs - developed mild OHSS.
Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement and your thoughts on my situation. It really means a lot to have all of your support. I think we'll probably just take some time to think and weigh our options.
@20T I am so sorry that you got the same news. Let me know how your appointment with the RE goes. Hugs!
@wifeinraleigh28 Glad you survived night one! I think a lot of people have similar experiences. I totally messed up my first dose of menopur during my first IVF. In a few days you'll be a pro!
Me: 36 DH: 36 TTC since October 2014 June 2015: large ovarian cyst removed Nov 2015: Dx w/ diminished ovarian reserve, extremely low AMH IVF #1: 04/2016 - 3 eggs retrieved, 2 mature & fertilized, 1 Day 6 blast frozen, PGS normal IVF #2: 07/2016 - 3 eggs retrieved, 2 mature & fertilized, none made it past day 3 IVF #3: 09/2016 - 5 eggs retrieved, 3 mature & fertilized, 1 day 6 blast frozen, PGS normal FET #1: 12/2016 - 1 day 6 blast transferred - BFP!! EDD 9/7/2017
oh @Kellyfish79 I am so sorry to hear that. this is a huge worry i have-- it seems SO unlikely to get even 1 good embryo! so much stress. hoping your frozen one will do the trick!
***TW*** DH & I both 34. 8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol 21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS 10/16: FET = BFN 12/16: Surprise natural BFP Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey. 2/20: FET = BFN 4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
@wifeinraleigh28 Your PGS testing is super cheap. It was 4k at our clinic, and we opted out the first round as it was the only thing DH's insurance doesn't cover. If this FET doesn't work out (but I hope it does) and we do another round, we'll probably do the PGS.
me:41 dh:42 me:PCOS, blocked left fallopian tube, hyperprolactinemia (dh's swimmers are perfect/normal) Tried 3 rounds of clomid with Ovidrel trigger (BFNs) May/June 2016 IVF 6/1 ER 7 eggs retrieved, 7 fertilized via ICSI 6 embryos made it to blasts. 6/6 2 AA embryos transfered, 4 BBs frozen Beta 6/18 -- BFN FET #1 August 22 BFN Dec 2016/Jan 2017 Round 2 was a bust. 6 eggs, Only 1 embryo made it, no transfer FET #2 cancelled 10/17 due to uterine polyps. Postponed until 9/2018 due to hip replacement.
FET #3 9/11/18 Uterine scratch and antihistamine protocol/lovenox done this time. 2 AA hatching blasts put in. BFP 9/20/18!!
It's so exciting to hear/read about everyone's progress so far!
AFM - still waiting, no surprise. Last night DH and I and some friends went to the Guns N Roses concert outside Boston. I only know a few of their songs, but my husband grew up in a die-hard GNR family...lol. the concert was AMAZING! and Axl Rose sounded a LOT better than I was expecting! But today....i'm nursing a quadruple shot starbucks this morning - so tired!!
@omarismyhomeboy...thanks for the encouragement. So, after the failed IVF they ordered a genetic screening through Counsyl Genetics that tests for MTHFR. Basically, I cannot process folic acid and have to take a special methylfolate vitamin, aspirin for blood clots and just try to eat as much natural folate as possible...Since learning this and making changes, I feel like a new person, I am not tired anymore, more stable moods, etc., this should also help egg quality. Let me know if you have any other questions, it is quite common amongst infertile ladies it can really affect fertility, hormones, implantation, etc.
@JESSABER0414 Just wanted to touch base with you, we will be on the same cycle, I should start stims around Mid-September. After my failed IVF, we have been recommended to do PGS and FET. He is also going to lower my stim meds so I get around 10-13 instead of 17. Should help with the quality. Good Luck and lets stay connected!
AFM- I made the decision to transfer to ACRM in Atlanta. They have merged with Colorado and have superior lab technology and pooled research and experience. I am feeling very positive about the future and am trying (for the 1st time) to embrace the mind-body connection. I found an infertility counselor, doing more gentle yoga and hope to start acupuncture. **Trigger Warning** Just to add a bit of hope for us all, one of my BF's went through 3 years and 2 IVF Rounds for her first child. Surprise, 2 years later, she conceived naturally. She said that just being happy and not having that pressure and stress is what made the difference. It just goes to show, that sometimes (not always), there is some truth to the mind-body connection.
TTC Since July 2014. August 2015: Clomid, BFN September 2015: Clomid, BFN -October Switched to RE- November 2015: Clomid 100 MG, IUI , 2 eggs= BFN February 2016: Clomid 100 MG, Gonal F, 450, 3 eggs =BFN -Took a Break for a Cyst- March 2016- Clomid 50 MG, Gonal F, 2 eggs = BFN April- May took a much needed break! June 2016- 1st IVF Cycle= 2 Transferred, None to Freeze= BFN Sept. 2016- 2nd IVF w/planned FET November 16' (NEW Clinic)~ MTHFR C6777 HET positive
I'm feeling a little better now that I've had a few days to process all of the info from the appt on Monday. A few other notes from the appt that I wanted to share that seem relevant to other discussions we've been having on here recently...
Estimated cost for PGS - $5k (I am definitely curious how the price can differ so much from clinic to clinic, since I'm assuming all clinics outsource that testing)
We both got blood samples taken for genetic testing through Counsyl (12 panel test of the 'most common' genetic carrier disorders). I'm really excited for the results - I've always loved genetics (nerd alert!), so that was probably the most exciting part of the day for me. No plans for PGD unless we're both carriers for the same disease(s).
Not planning to do PGS with this first cycle. We'll reevaluate if we have to do a 2nd retrieval. Anyone know if you can do PGS on frozen embryos? Like if we xfer 1 blast & it doesn't take... can we do PGS on the remaining frozen blasts before a future xfer?
I just sent off a fax to get pre-approval for my injectables! It's exciting to just be able to do SOMETHING besides sit & pass the time.
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
As multiple people have pointed out, there are a bunch of us on here from the May IUI thread... so I went back to look at the May tracker to see exactly how many....
TEN!! No wonder this thread already feels like home
I'm trying to get caught up on where everyone else is at. I've been more focused on getting myself though these last couple days than staying up on the latest news from everyone else.
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
I love that you looked that all up from the May IUI! And it makes me sad that IUI was so unsuccessful for all of us. I really hope we have good results doing IVF like the June IVF group- they are getting so many BFPs so hopefully that is all of us in 2 months!
Also, about your question about PGS later on frozen, my RE told me they could do that. They would just have to thaw, then biopsy and then refreeze the embryos, so the extra risk is the thaw/refreeze twice since they told me that like 2-4% of embryos don't survive the thaw/refreeze process. We have considered doing that if we end up with a decent amount to freeze and don't have success after 1 or 2 transfers. I think it would just depend on the numbers because its the same price for up to 8 embryos..so I wouldn't want to pay like $4k to test 1 or 2.
History in Spoiler
Age: 32 (same with DH). Together since 2006, Married June 2013 and TTC since August 2015 Diagnosis: Mild Endo, DOR (AMH of 1.5), Poor Quality Eggs/embryos, Displaced Window of Implantation (ERA Post Receptive) March-May 2016: 1 TI and 2 IUIs- BFN June 2016- Laproscopy- found/removed mild endo and confirmed only 1 normal healthy ovary. August 2016- IVF #1 with Antagonist Protocol- Cancelled (2 lead follies), converted to IUI- BFN Oct-Nov 2016- IVF #2 with Estrogen Priming Micro Lupron Protocol, 2 eggs retrieved, day 3 transfer of 1- BFN January 2017- New RE, IVF#3 with Estrogen Priming Antagonist Protocol, 12 eggs, 8 mature, 6 fertilized, 2 day 5 early blasts transferred (none to freeze ), BFN May 2017- Sept 2017- Starting Donor Egg process! Waiting for donor to be available... and then she is pregnant at baseline Oct 2017- Donor #2: 25R, 22M,18F, 12 blasts frozen! Fresh transfer cancelled due to thin lining with fluid Nov 2017- Hysterscopy to remove polyp Dec 2017- DE FET #1 on 12/8 on 2 perfect blasts- BFN and devastated Jan-Mar 2018- ERA #1- Post receptive by 24 hours, ERA #2 RECEPTIVE with 4 days of Progesterone Apr 2018- DE FET cancelled for lining issues Jun 2018- DE FET #2 of two 1AA blasts- first BFP ever! Beta 10dp5dt- 378, Beta 14dp5dt- 2840, Beta 16dp5dt- 4035, beta 18dp5dt- 10916. Due on 2/20 with one baby after a vanishing twin Baby Born born early @ 33.5 weeks due to Pre-e Back for # 2!
@Monica54321 as far as PGS on frozen, I asked about that after my failed FET earlier this year. My doctor discouraged it, because she said going through the extra thaw and freeze is risky. We're doing our second FET next week, and if that doesn't work, we will go through the whole cycle again.
Me: 37. DH:37 Trying to conceive since May 2015 Diagnosis: MFI- told to go straight to IVF Egg retrieval: late January 2016- 7 embryos on ice FET #1: April 27- transferred 2- BFN- (beta 4, CP) FET #2- July 27- transferred 2- Beta August 8
@Monica54321 hahah I love it! Great research. I hear ya on trying to pass the time. Waiting around until my baseline in 9 days I am going crazy over here!
***TW*** DH & I both 34. 8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol 21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS 10/16: FET = BFN 12/16: Surprise natural BFP Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey. 2/20: FET = BFN 4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
@annebenton22 I have to say it is kind of frustrating that we tend to have to wait for failed cycles to get extra testing! I am so happy to hear you feel like a new person though! Really hoping the next one will do the trick.
***TW*** DH & I both 34. 8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol 21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS 10/16: FET = BFN 12/16: Surprise natural BFP Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey. 2/20: FET = BFN 4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
Hi ladies - Hope you don't mind, but i'm joining in. I'm aiming for a FET sometime late August/early September. Met with my doctor to discuss the plan of attack on Monday and got all my baseline bloodwork done. We're just waiting on AF so I can finalize the necessary U/S testing for insurance and then start my medications. If AF doesn't show up within a week, he is actually going to induce my period since my bloodwork looks good and with my PCOS who knows when AF might show up anyway! We went over my frosties and it looks like we'll start with a FET of a 4bb embryo (insurance only allowed 1 FET at a time), but we feel good about the embryos we would go with next should that not take (a 6bb and 5bb). They're all 5 days.
I tried playing catch up on this thread and noticed there are quite a few of you from May IUI cycles that didn't pan out. I want to wish you all the best of luck with IVF/FET. I don't know if this will help at all, but i had multiple years of failed IUI and saw drastic improvements with IVF. Emotionally it was a huge leap for me to accept that I had to move on to IVF (and scary as hell), but at the end of the day it was worth it and I wish you all the best of luck on this journey. Fingers crossed for all.
We got word today that out of the 6 embryos that made it to day 3, 4 of them successfully turned into blastocysts. I think I feel pretty good about that number.
All 4 of them will be biopsied and frozen, and the samples will go through PGS testing to check for any chromosome abnormalities. I'm still nervous about whether or not they'll make it through that check, but at least I have my age on my side for that.
Definitely feeling a little more at ease today, but I am still nervous. Hell, I'll probably be nervous up until I'm holding a newborn in my arms. Nope. Probably nervous after that point too, haha!
I'm really really sorry to hear about your embryos @Kellyfish79 and @20T. I feel bad that we have four and you don't. I hope that you're able to soldier on and continue trying.
Me: 32, Hubs: 36 Married: September 2013 TTC since April 2014, Dx: MFI DH started Clomid Oct 2015 April-June 2016- 3 IUIs: All BFN July 2016- IVF #1: 16 eggs ->1 PGS-normal embryo Sept 2016- single FET #1: BFN Nov 2016- IVF #2 16 eggs -> 3 PGS-normal embryos Jan 2017- single FET #2: BFN Feb 2017- endometrial scratch March 2017- FET #3 (double transfer): BFP! Beta #1: 386 (9dp5dt), Beta #2: 1,960 (12dp5dt) Pregnant with: TripletsTwins Singleton It's a GIRL! EDD: November 16, 2017 Dx w/ preeclampsia: Updated delivery date: 10/4/17 Hazel Summerlyn Find me on the IG
@LeFemmeViolette four is awesome! Congratulations! I love to hear good things like this. Thank you for sharing.
@Elyse1384 welcome to the group! That's very exciting! Fx this works for you and everyone else!
Me:32 DH:36 Me: DOR, poor egg quality, MTHFR DH: MFI TTC since 3/2014 2015: 3 IUI's-BFN 12/2015: 1st IVF cycle-(9 follicles retrieved, 5 mature, 3 fertilized w/ICSI, transferred 1 excellent and 1 good embryo on day 3)-chemical pregnancy 3/2016: 2nd IVF cycle- canceled (3 follicles retrieved, 3 mature, all fertilized w/ICSI, 1 fragmented, 2 arrested) 3/2016: RE suggested donor eggs- taking an ivf break and to supplement 9/2016: 3rd ivf cycle-cancelled due to early ovulation Oct./Nov 2016: 4th ivf cycle- EPP-AFC:5, retrieved 10, 10 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 6 blastocysts biopsied and frozen. 3 CCS normal embryos
1/9/17: transferred 1 embryo-BFP 1/16 1/18/17: beta #1-104 1/20/17: beta #2-174 2/2/17: first u/s, heartbeat of 107 at 6w1d 7/20/17: baby boy born at 30+3 via emergency c-section
@LeFemmeViolette - Glad to hear you've got 4 good looking embryos to go for PGS! Fingers crossed for good test results!! How long does it take to get the PGS results back?
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
Hi ladies sorry I have been MIA as well. I am super busy with work. i am covering for my coworker who had her baby last month. ( YES she told me she was pregnant 2 weeks after my failed ivf and yes she never wanted kids). Life just isn't fair. But i am ok and still friends with her but its been hard. anyway just checking in to see how everyone is! too many to tag but reading your stories and getting caught up.
someone mentioned the fertility diet...yes my clinic recommends this. I bought the book but i didn't really stick to it. @annebenton22 I also got diagnosed with MTHFR a few moths ago. I am taking a special prenatal with the stronger folic acid that our body can process. good luck!
Me Hydrosalpinx(36) & DH 0% morphology (37) Jan 2007- started TTC ( temp everyday and opk and clomid used 12 cycles)
Oct 2010- Natural BFP after 22 months TTC ( NO MEDS USED)
Feb 2011- Still birth @ 16 weeks
May 2011- Myomectomy to remove grapefruit size fibroid
Sept 2015 - FET transferred 2 embryos passed PGS (BOYS)- BFN ( NO FROSTIES left )
Dec 2015- ICH Brain hemorrhage April 2016- Start Birth Control Got cleared for IVF/ diagnosed with MTHFR gene mutation/ HUBBY HAS ABOVE NORMAL MORPH/COUNT/MOTILITY May 2016- Start meds for ER May 1- Start Lupron for long lupron protocol May 13- Started Stims 300 follistim,75 menopur, 10 lupron stimmed for 10 days May 24- 16 eggs retrieved, 12 mature eggs, 8 fertilized, 5 to blast. qty 2 day 6 AA blast. qty 3 7 day blast grades AA and AB. Have 3 NORMAL PGS TESTED GIRLS. 1 "INCONCLUSIVE" embryo still good for use. 7/8- Started AF and Estraidol patches 8/2- FET scheduled ( HUBBY BDAY!!!) and my clinic automatically uses EMBRYO GLUE! 8/2- Transferred 1 6AA pgs tested girl 8/15 - Beta #1 137 I AM PREGNANT!!!! EDD 4/20/17 8/17- Beta #2 269 9/1- MISCARRIAGE. Baby stopped growing at 5 weeks 3 days. 10/19- Have Baseline for IVF#3. Fresh transfer. 10/21- Start stims 300 Follistim 150 Menopur and Ganirelix 11/2/16-ER 43 eggs retrieved. 15 mature. 9 Fertilized. All 9 still growing but 4 are leading and are 8 cell day 3 grade AA. 11/7/16- Fresh transfer of 1 embryo
@Monica54321 I think they said about a week. I originally thought it would take a few weeks but my rep at Genesis genetics confirmed a week.
By the way, I just finished watching Ali Wong's Baby Cobra stand up, and it was hilarious. Lots of pregnancy, progesterone suppository, timed intercourse jokes. If you're ok with a bit of vulgarity and could use a laugh, watch this on Netflix. : )
Me: 32, Hubs: 36 Married: September 2013 TTC since April 2014, Dx: MFI DH started Clomid Oct 2015 April-June 2016- 3 IUIs: All BFN July 2016- IVF #1: 16 eggs ->1 PGS-normal embryo Sept 2016- single FET #1: BFN Nov 2016- IVF #2 16 eggs -> 3 PGS-normal embryos Jan 2017- single FET #2: BFN Feb 2017- endometrial scratch March 2017- FET #3 (double transfer): BFP! Beta #1: 386 (9dp5dt), Beta #2: 1,960 (12dp5dt) Pregnant with: TripletsTwins Singleton It's a GIRL! EDD: November 16, 2017 Dx w/ preeclampsia: Updated delivery date: 10/4/17 Hazel Summerlyn Find me on the IG
Hello - I have a question for those of you that have been through this before or just know a lot about it. I started my stims on Friday for the first time. I am on 225 Gonal F and 2 vials on Menopur per night. Today I got the call that I need to lower my meds because my follicles aren't big enough to match my E2 number. So I will now only take 1 vial menopur and 150 Gonal, plus I have to take a new shot Ganirelix to prevent ovulation. Seems weird to lower the meds, but I guess they need the follicles to catch up.
I feel like I am heading down the road to having it cancelled for no response. I am so sad. Hoping for some good vibes. I go back Friday. This is such an emotional ride. Tips to getting those follies to catch up?
Thanks!
EDIT (about 20 mins later)- Like a crazed maniac I am googling "high E2 small follicles". I found something dubbed "coasting" where Drs lower the stems to give the follicles time to catch up so they don't have to cancel. So at least I know it happens.
I hope you all have a great day. This process is not for the weak of heart or faith. I am thinking of you all who are going through this for the first or fifth time. This is so much tougher mentally than I thought it would be and frankly I have barely started the process. Hope you all get the family of your dreams. You deserve it.
@LeFemmeViolette congrats on your 4!! Also, I watched a clip from the ali Wong stand up on Facebook today and literally just added it to my watch list--it looked hilarious!!
I have found all of the differences in everyone's protocols very interesting throughout this process--I guess the cost of testing is just one more of those things. We were told at our ivf consultation that PGS would cost $4-5,000. @wifeinraleigh28 seriously wishing my clinic's price was closer to yours!!!
@shauna43 I feel your pain about your co-worker!! It seems like everyone around me is pregnant and they all announce it like it was a shocking miracle-wow! How did this even happen?!?! Haha I wish that would happen to me!! My bff just had a gorge little girl but even with her--they got pregnant on accident and literally found out while they were talking about possibly divorcing! I've been struggling with judgmentalness-I see other people and I'm like "I could be such a better mom than them!" or "My life is so much more ready for a kid than theirs is!" Which is terrible, I know, but I can't seem to help it. I pray for strength and peace.
AFM, I've got injection class tomorrow and leave on Friday for Ocean City for the week. This is making getting my meds complicated--I got a phone call at 8pm that said my insurance wants me to use a different med than my dr prescribed but they weren't able to reach my dr (duh, it's 8pm) and what do I want to do? After all, it would only be about $1800 to just pay out of pocket for this one medication (the others are all covered 100% by insurance). Well, it sure would be easier to handle this if it wasn't 8pm!! Also, the meds were supposed to be shipped this am so I don't even know what's going on. So I am just taking a deep breath, trying to let go of my irritation, and planning to get up extra early tomorrow to call my nurse. Ugh as if this process didn't have enough stress!
I am so excited for everyone's progress!! I think about all of you ladies much more often than I post, and I pray for all of you every day.
@Monica54321 I'm a nerd too!! haha I was so excited to have karyotype testing done. I'm considering asking to see my results.. they came back normal but it was still exciting lol
@Elyse1384 welcome! Good luck with the FET, hopefully AF arrives soon and you can get started.
@LeFemmeViolette so glad you got four little blastocysts. There is nothing that makes me more nervous than waiting to find out if the little ones survived. Last time I had 21 eggs retrieved and only one made it to the blastocyst stage... Just keep picturing yourself holding that little newborn in your arms!
@bells52000 I haven't had any experience with that mid cycle, but from my last IVF to this one my doses have been lowered. Hopefully it all works out for you and there is no cancellation.
@srh18 I'm hoping this all works out for you. I'm assuming most people are from America? In Australia, it seems its a much cheaper process.. my meds only cost $150 for all of them. They used to be included in the price of IVF but there was a change for some reason. I'm starting to realise how lucky I am over here..
AFM, I've just started my spray (has anyone else done the nasal spray??), and my baseline is next Wednesday, fx everything goes well and I'll start the injections the next day. It's starting to feel very real! Hope everyone is having a good day
**TW** Me & DH - 31 TTC since December 2011 Diagnosis: Unexplained, although mild polycystic ovaries (not syndrome) and irregular cycles 2013/14: 6 rounds clomid, Aug 2015: IVF #1 = Antagonist Cycle: 100 Puregon and Orgalutran 21 eggs collected, only 1 viable embryo, transferred but BFN July/Aug 2016: IVF #2 (with acupuncture) = 87.5 Gonal F and Synarel Spray 2xdaily ER 8/8, transferred 1 day 5 blastocyst 13/8, 2 frosties. Beta #1 = 85 Beta #2 = 242 EDD 1st May 2017 *Baby Boy*
That's exciting you know more about your timeline @JESSABER0414! Are you planning on an FET or a fresh 5dt?
@Monica54321 I was thinking the same thing, that this place feels like home since there are so many familiar faces! I don't doubt we will see more BFPs here than we did on May IUI (not like it's hard, lol).
AFM, after 3 nights of stims now I think we have a routine down. I've been battling a headache since yesterday morning and I can't tell if it's from the injections or from AF, which came with a vengeance the morning after we started stims. But my mom flies in tonight so she can be here for my ER so even though I'm headache-y, I'm in a good mood!
My first monitoring appointment is tomorrow morning and I'm a little nervous. Hopefully there's something going on in there!
@wifeinraleigh28 if you don't feel like shit, it ain't workin. I think things will look good for you on Friday. : )
Me: 32, Hubs: 36 Married: September 2013 TTC since April 2014, Dx: MFI DH started Clomid Oct 2015 April-June 2016- 3 IUIs: All BFN July 2016- IVF #1: 16 eggs ->1 PGS-normal embryo Sept 2016- single FET #1: BFN Nov 2016- IVF #2 16 eggs -> 3 PGS-normal embryos Jan 2017- single FET #2: BFN Feb 2017- endometrial scratch March 2017- FET #3 (double transfer): BFP! Beta #1: 386 (9dp5dt), Beta #2: 1,960 (12dp5dt) Pregnant with: TripletsTwins Singleton It's a GIRL! EDD: November 16, 2017 Dx w/ preeclampsia: Updated delivery date: 10/4/17 Hazel Summerlyn Find me on the IG
@wifeinraleigh28 good luck tomorrow! I hope there's lots of good, growing follicles!
have any of you done a spontaneous start? That's what my RE has recommended. I thought we would be doing estrogen priming but after speaking with the nurse, that's not the case.
Me:32 DH:36 Me: DOR, poor egg quality, MTHFR DH: MFI TTC since 3/2014 2015: 3 IUI's-BFN 12/2015: 1st IVF cycle-(9 follicles retrieved, 5 mature, 3 fertilized w/ICSI, transferred 1 excellent and 1 good embryo on day 3)-chemical pregnancy 3/2016: 2nd IVF cycle- canceled (3 follicles retrieved, 3 mature, all fertilized w/ICSI, 1 fragmented, 2 arrested) 3/2016: RE suggested donor eggs- taking an ivf break and to supplement 9/2016: 3rd ivf cycle-cancelled due to early ovulation Oct./Nov 2016: 4th ivf cycle- EPP-AFC:5, retrieved 10, 10 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 6 blastocysts biopsied and frozen. 3 CCS normal embryos
1/9/17: transferred 1 embryo-BFP 1/16 1/18/17: beta #1-104 1/20/17: beta #2-174 2/2/17: first u/s, heartbeat of 107 at 6w1d 7/20/17: baby boy born at 30+3 via emergency c-section
Hey all! I am back on the board after taking a few month break during a heavy travel time for my husband that preventing us from doing IVF. I started my estrogen priming protocol yesterday with a patch, and took a Ganirelix today. I have an appointment Monday to see if we will be able to try an IVF cycle, and if so, we will get started next week. I am feeling refreshed after a little break and am optimistic.
Hey hey ladies!! I hope everyone is doing well and I hope all the ladies stimming are getting some good response
I read this today and thought we ladies could use some encouraging words. I mean when does IVF not make you emotional right
Any how everyone hang in there!!
Me: 29 DH:38
First RE Consult 3/9/2016 IVF ER 5/5/2016 23 eggs retrieved; 15 mature; 8 developed to embryos; 6 frozen day 5; 2 frozen day 6 Transfer canceled OHSS FET #1 6/2/2016 transferred 2 embryos Beta #1 6/15/2016 BFN FET #2 8/1/2016 transferred last 2 embryos (lost 4 in the thaw) Beta #1 8/12/16 BFN IVF #2: Started stims 12/2 ER #2 12/14/2016; 16 follies retrieved, 8 fertilized to day 1, 4 frozen day 5, and 1 frozen day 6 Praying my frosties are strong through the next thaw FX FET # 3 2/07/2017 2 embabies thawed 2 embabies transferred 2/14/2017 *TW* First ever BFP Beta #1 2/20/2017 277 Beta #2 2/23/2017 8,945...did I hear you right! 3/10/2017 One beating heart HR 168!! So very happy 3/10/2017 Official graduate from Jones Institute for Reproductive Health!! Couldn't help but cry 6/8/2017 Anatomy Scan proves ITS A GIRL! 10/30/17 An angel was Born; Riley Charlize 7:50 AM my heart is so full
It means that I will call them when my period starts, no bcp or priming prior to that, and then start stimming. So, nothing to possibly suppress me, I guess. I just haven't heard of that before unless it was a natural cycle. It makes me nervous.
Me:32 DH:36 Me: DOR, poor egg quality, MTHFR DH: MFI TTC since 3/2014 2015: 3 IUI's-BFN 12/2015: 1st IVF cycle-(9 follicles retrieved, 5 mature, 3 fertilized w/ICSI, transferred 1 excellent and 1 good embryo on day 3)-chemical pregnancy 3/2016: 2nd IVF cycle- canceled (3 follicles retrieved, 3 mature, all fertilized w/ICSI, 1 fragmented, 2 arrested) 3/2016: RE suggested donor eggs- taking an ivf break and to supplement 9/2016: 3rd ivf cycle-cancelled due to early ovulation Oct./Nov 2016: 4th ivf cycle- EPP-AFC:5, retrieved 10, 10 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 6 blastocysts biopsied and frozen. 3 CCS normal embryos
1/9/17: transferred 1 embryo-BFP 1/16 1/18/17: beta #1-104 1/20/17: beta #2-174 2/2/17: first u/s, heartbeat of 107 at 6w1d 7/20/17: baby boy born at 30+3 via emergency c-section
Hi ladies!! Well, I've officially left the June/July IVF board with a BFN and am hoping to get my BFP with all ya'll!! A little about me: DH and I have been married over 2 years and TTC since the wedding. 3 failed IUIs and 2 failed IVFs with a couple cancel cycles scattered here and there because of weird spots/cysts that ended up disappearing. This time around we're doing an EPP (estrogen priming protocol) where I'll start with patches after I ovulate in 2 weeks. BSL US is tomorrow and we'll go from there. Anyone else done an EPP? I'm hoping third time's the charm!!!
@kp214 I did a spontaneous cycle, called on CD 1 and started stims soon after. My doctor said she would do it differently next time. It seems like I start to "Recruit follicles" very early, and as such I only stimmed for 7 days because I had 2 huge follicles kind of take over right off the bat. I ended up with 9 retrieved and 6 fertilized with ICSI. Overall, my RE is calling it a successful cycle, because we have ended up with 1 PGS normal embryo that is great quality, but she did say it was no where near as good as she expected with my higher antral follicle count and good reserve data.
It did seem like it was something she did somewhat frequently though, so I'm assuming if it is a common strategy it must work for her more so than not. It always amazes me the differences in protocols all around. Good luck and keep us posted!
Thanks, @BornReady . I appreciate it. My afc has been 7-9 but only 3-4 mature. I'm hoping for a better result this time. Ive also been supplementing and hope that has helped the quality. I don't know when I'll have to get meds. It makes me nervous to wait until CD1 to call about that.
Me:32 DH:36 Me: DOR, poor egg quality, MTHFR DH: MFI TTC since 3/2014 2015: 3 IUI's-BFN 12/2015: 1st IVF cycle-(9 follicles retrieved, 5 mature, 3 fertilized w/ICSI, transferred 1 excellent and 1 good embryo on day 3)-chemical pregnancy 3/2016: 2nd IVF cycle- canceled (3 follicles retrieved, 3 mature, all fertilized w/ICSI, 1 fragmented, 2 arrested) 3/2016: RE suggested donor eggs- taking an ivf break and to supplement 9/2016: 3rd ivf cycle-cancelled due to early ovulation Oct./Nov 2016: 4th ivf cycle- EPP-AFC:5, retrieved 10, 10 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 6 blastocysts biopsied and frozen. 3 CCS normal embryos
1/9/17: transferred 1 embryo-BFP 1/16 1/18/17: beta #1-104 1/20/17: beta #2-174 2/2/17: first u/s, heartbeat of 107 at 6w1d 7/20/17: baby boy born at 30+3 via emergency c-section
Hi Ladies - I've been off these boards for a while now, but thought I'd check in - was excited to see an Aug/Sept group, so I must be ready to join again
I recognize some of your names (sorry you're still here too) but a lot of new ones... I will try to get caught up.
*loss mentioned
afm.... I had my retrieval in Jan. March transfer cancelled due to thin lining. April transfer resulted in an ectopic.... took a long time to get my numbers down and get my period again (at least it felt like forever!). Now I have to have 1 cycle until they will start meds for transfer #2. Should put in sometime in Sept for FET.
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Me: 42 | DH: 39 | Us: Married since April 2014 | TCC 20
months before IVF
Me: unexplained infertility (AMA?) | DH: No issues
1st IVF cycle with ICSI & PGS | ER 1/21/16 | FET
4/26/16, ectopic
@kyrgyzstan I'm over here with you from the other board. Hopefully we are more successful this time around.
me:41 dh:42 me:PCOS, blocked left fallopian tube, hyperprolactinemia (dh's swimmers are perfect/normal) Tried 3 rounds of clomid with Ovidrel trigger (BFNs) May/June 2016 IVF 6/1 ER 7 eggs retrieved, 7 fertilized via ICSI 6 embryos made it to blasts. 6/6 2 AA embryos transfered, 4 BBs frozen Beta 6/18 -- BFN FET #1 August 22 BFN Dec 2016/Jan 2017 Round 2 was a bust. 6 eggs, Only 1 embryo made it, no transfer FET #2 cancelled 10/17 due to uterine polyps. Postponed until 9/2018 due to hip replacement.
FET #3 9/11/18 Uterine scratch and antihistamine protocol/lovenox done this time. 2 AA hatching blasts put in. BFP 9/20/18!!
Hi all - Tonight will be day 3 of stims for me. So far I haven't had many side effects just some twinges in the ovary area but I sometimes get that with my natural cycle as well. I have been drinking tons of water as my mouth is always dry. I go tomorrow am to check progress.
A little inspiration for the day! Happy Friday everyone! I hope everyone is doing well with where they are in their cycles.
AFM- I think my OCD is starting to kick in and I am googling everything FET and things to do during the TWW. Last TWW I was a mess, I started testing at 5DP5DT and then I started driving myself crazy looking at tests believing I saw something, and then getting really sad a few days later when the tests weren't getting darker...So this time I told myself NO TESTING EARLY. My transfer is almost a week away and I am trying to put together some ideas and things to do in the TWW that can help distract me and help time pass. Any ideas anyone
Me: 29 DH:38
First RE Consult 3/9/2016 IVF ER 5/5/2016 23 eggs retrieved; 15 mature; 8 developed to embryos; 6 frozen day 5; 2 frozen day 6 Transfer canceled OHSS FET #1 6/2/2016 transferred 2 embryos Beta #1 6/15/2016 BFN FET #2 8/1/2016 transferred last 2 embryos (lost 4 in the thaw) Beta #1 8/12/16 BFN IVF #2: Started stims 12/2 ER #2 12/14/2016; 16 follies retrieved, 8 fertilized to day 1, 4 frozen day 5, and 1 frozen day 6 Praying my frosties are strong through the next thaw FX FET # 3 2/07/2017 2 embabies thawed 2 embabies transferred 2/14/2017 *TW* First ever BFP Beta #1 2/20/2017 277 Beta #2 2/23/2017 8,945...did I hear you right! 3/10/2017 One beating heart HR 168!! So very happy 3/10/2017 Official graduate from Jones Institute for Reproductive Health!! Couldn't help but cry 6/8/2017 Anatomy Scan proves ITS A GIRL! 10/30/17 An angel was Born; Riley Charlize 7:50 AM my heart is so full
Well today is my CD5 and I had my Lupron baseline this morning....
So far they counted 15 follies (2 years ago I was at 9, and have been a steady 11/12 for the year) On my little "IVF sheet" that the doctor gave us the doctor said he thought Id only get up to 20 follicles, so either I'm really close and that's good OR I'm too close and that's bad!
Hopefully that is good news, but I guess ill find out later.
Me: 34 DH: 43 Married March 2012 TTC #1 since 2012
Dx: unexplained infertility (+ treated for hypothyroidism) May 7, 2016: IUI#1 w/Clomid - BFN June 6, 2016: IUI #2 w/Clomid - BFN IVF Consult 1 & 2: June 10, 2016 / July 15, 2016 Started Stims: July 15, 2016 (Lupron, Gonal-F, and Menopur) Trigger ----> 08/03 ----> ER on 08/05 ----> Transfer ------> 08/10 BETA 1 (8/22) - 401 - BETA 2 (8/24) - 541 - BETA 3 (8/26) - 913 Baby Chadwell's First U/S: 09/06/2016 / EDD: 04/28/2017
Re: August/September IVF/FET
@wifeinraleigh28- wow, only $1900 for PGS?! I would probably do that too. For some reason, its like $1500 to biopsy the embryo and then the cost of the test is like $2-3k wherever they send it. I may double check that now though. Perhaps your clinic is including the biopsy cost in your IVF total cost? I am so lucky and thankful to have insurance coverage (up to $15k), but the downside is that everything is billed individually to insurance so I won't really know what anything is costing until I get my EOB a week or two later... so just trying not to stress about costs since I should be able to get at least one full round in for the $15k and then we will figure it out from there if it doesn't work this time. Congrats on starting stim's!! who ever thought we would be so excited for shots!! I'm sure you will respond well since your diagnosis is MFI right? Sending good vibes!
@kk4564- how exciting to get started!! glad they caught the mistake now and it wasn't too much a delay. I hear you about seeing the ultrasound.. def not something you need right now. Maybe you can just pull away a little for the next few weeks while you go through all this.. people do get so "busy" in the summer anyways
Diagnosis: Mild Endo, DOR (AMH of 1.5), Poor Quality Eggs/embryos, Displaced Window of Implantation (ERA Post Receptive)
March-May 2016: 1 TI and 2 IUIs- BFN
June 2016- Laproscopy- found/removed mild endo and confirmed only 1 normal healthy ovary.
August 2016- IVF #1 with Antagonist Protocol- Cancelled (2 lead follies), converted to IUI- BFN
Oct-Nov 2016- IVF #2 with Estrogen Priming Micro Lupron Protocol, 2 eggs retrieved, day 3 transfer of 1- BFN
January 2017- New RE, IVF#3 with Estrogen Priming Antagonist Protocol, 12 eggs, 8 mature, 6 fertilized, 2 day 5 early blasts transferred (none to freeze
May 2017- Sept 2017- Starting Donor Egg process! Waiting for donor to be available... and then she is pregnant at baseline
Oct 2017- Donor #2: 25R, 22M,18F, 12 blasts frozen! Fresh transfer cancelled due to thin lining with fluid
Nov 2017- Hysterscopy to remove polyp
Dec 2017- DE FET #1 on 12/8 on 2 perfect blasts- BFN and devastated
Jan-Mar 2018- ERA #1- Post receptive by 24 hours, ERA #2 RECEPTIVE with 4 days of Progesterone
Apr 2018- DE FET cancelled for lining issues
Jun 2018- DE FET #2 of two 1AA blasts- first BFP ever! Beta 10dp5dt- 378, Beta 14dp5dt- 2840, Beta 16dp5dt- 4035, beta 18dp5dt- 10916. Due on 2/20 with one baby after a vanishing twin
Baby Born born early @ 33.5 weeks due to Pre-e
Back for # 2!
@JamieH2000 It's completely possible that the biopsy cost was lumped in. Not sure. But the payment we're making to the PGS lab separate is around $1900. And yeah, our dx is MFI and I personally have no diagnosis. I responded very well to the follistim when we did our IUIs and had lots of follicles, so I'm hoping for a good response this time too!
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
I can't remember who posted about working at a Catholic hospital, but I feel your pain. Ironically, the insurance they used had a better fertility maximum but very very specific on who could use the money and how. Anyway, thoughts with you on the irony of trying to make a family and not using Bcp but still being treated like that!
AFM I think I'm ready to be added to the chart.
I start follistim on 9/15 after a month of bcp (not excited about that) date of retrieval would be 9/28, God willing. Then transfer would be on or wedding anniversary! I'm not holding my breath on those dates.
Question though- does everyone take prednisone(or another oral steroid ) on their protocol? I'm allergic and md seemed perplexed about how to proceed when I reminded her! Nervous that's going to make or break it, but I've had two cases of angioedema (swelling) in my tongue and can't get pregnant if I'm dead.
Thanks.
Married: October 2014
Me: 35 DH: 39
TTC since November 2014
Diagnosis: Anovulation from PCOSish without syndrome, Male factors - low motility and morphology issues
April-Sept. 2015 - Clomid and TI - BFN
Dec. 2015- HSG - Clear tubes
Jan., Feb., March 2016 - Letrozole 7.5mg and TI with HCG trigger= BFN
April, May, June 2016 - Letrozole 7.5mg and IUI with HCG trigger= BFN
September 2016 - IVF round #1;ER 9/26 with ICSI on 14 eggs - developed mild OHSS.
Sept 2016 - 12 non-PGS embryos frozen (5 5AAs)
FET #1 Jan 16, 2017 - BFP!- MC at 6W5d
FET #2 May 8, 2017 - BFP! EDD 1-24-2018
@20T I am so sorry that you got the same news. Let me know how your appointment with the RE goes. Hugs!
@wifeinraleigh28 Glad you survived night one! I think a lot of people have similar experiences. I totally messed up my first dose of menopur during my first IVF. In a few days you'll be a pro!
TTC since October 2014
June 2015: large ovarian cyst removed
Nov 2015: Dx w/ diminished ovarian reserve, extremely low AMH
IVF #1: 04/2016 - 3 eggs retrieved, 2 mature & fertilized, 1 Day 6 blast frozen, PGS normal
IVF #2: 07/2016 - 3 eggs retrieved, 2 mature & fertilized, none made it past day 3
IVF #3: 09/2016 - 5 eggs retrieved, 3 mature & fertilized, 1 day 6 blast frozen, PGS normal
FET #1: 12/2016 - 1 day 6 blast transferred - BFP!! EDD 9/7/2017
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DH & I both 34.
8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol
21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS
10/16: FET = BFN
12/16: Surprise natural BFP
Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey.
2/20: FET = BFN
4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
@wifeinraleigh28 Your PGS testing is super cheap. It was 4k at our clinic, and we opted out the first round as it was the only thing DH's insurance doesn't cover. If this FET doesn't work out (but I hope it does) and we do another round, we'll probably do the PGS.
me:41 dh:42
me:PCOS, blocked left fallopian tube, hyperprolactinemia (dh's swimmers are perfect/normal)
Tried 3 rounds of clomid with Ovidrel trigger (BFNs)
May/June 2016 IVF 6/1 ER 7 eggs retrieved, 7 fertilized via ICSI 6 embryos made it to blasts.
6/6 2 AA embryos transfered, 4 BBs frozen
Beta 6/18 -- BFN
FET #1 August 22 BFN
Dec 2016/Jan 2017 Round 2 was a bust. 6 eggs, Only 1 embryo made it, no transfer
FET #2 cancelled 10/17 due to uterine polyps. Postponed until 9/2018 due to hip replacement.
FET #3 9/11/18 Uterine scratch and antihistamine protocol/lovenox done this time. 2 AA hatching blasts put in. BFP 9/20/18!!
AFM - still waiting, no surprise. Last night DH and I and some friends went to the Guns N Roses concert outside Boston. I only know a few of their songs, but my husband grew up in a die-hard GNR family...lol. the concert was AMAZING! and Axl Rose sounded a LOT better than I was expecting! But today....i'm nursing a quadruple shot starbucks this morning - so tired!!
@JESSABER0414 Just wanted to touch base with you, we will be on the same cycle, I should start stims around Mid-September. After my failed IVF, we have been recommended to do PGS and FET. He is also going to lower my stim meds so I get around 10-13 instead of 17. Should help with the quality. Good Luck and lets stay connected!
AFM- I made the decision to transfer to ACRM in Atlanta. They have merged with Colorado and have superior lab technology and pooled research and experience. I am feeling very positive about the future and am trying (for the 1st time) to embrace the mind-body connection. I found an infertility counselor, doing more gentle yoga and hope to start acupuncture.
**Trigger Warning**
Just to add a bit of hope for us all, one of my BF's went through 3 years and 2 IVF Rounds for her first child. Surprise, 2 years later, she conceived naturally. She said that just being happy and not having that pressure and stress is what made the difference. It just goes to show, that sometimes (not always), there is some truth to the mind-body connection.
August 2015: Clomid, BFN
September 2015: Clomid, BFN
-October Switched to RE-
November 2015: Clomid 100 MG, IUI , 2 eggs= BFN
February 2016: Clomid 100 MG, Gonal F, 450, 3 eggs =BFN
-Took a Break for a Cyst-
March 2016- Clomid 50 MG, Gonal F, 2 eggs = BFN
April- May took a much needed break!
June 2016- 1st IVF Cycle= 2 Transferred, None to Freeze= BFN
Sept. 2016- 2nd IVF w/planned FET November 16' (NEW Clinic)~
MTHFR C6777 HET positive
http://www.realinfertility.wordpress.com/
- Estimated cost for PGS - $5k (I am definitely curious how the price can differ so much from clinic to clinic, since I'm assuming all clinics outsource that testing)
- We both got blood samples taken for genetic testing through Counsyl (12 panel test of the 'most common' genetic carrier disorders). I'm really excited for the results - I've always loved genetics (nerd alert!), so that was probably the most exciting part of the day for me. No plans for PGD unless we're both carriers for the same disease(s).
- Not planning to do PGS with this first cycle. We'll reevaluate if we have to do a 2nd retrieval. Anyone know if you can do PGS on frozen embryos? Like if we xfer 1 blast & it doesn't take... can we do PGS on the remaining frozen blasts before a future xfer?
I just sent off a fax to get pre-approval for my injectables! It's exciting to just be able to do SOMETHING besides sit & pass the time.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
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TEN!! No wonder this thread already feels like homeI'm trying to get caught up on where everyone else is at. I've been more focused on getting myself though these last couple days than staying up on the latest news from everyone else.
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
I love that you looked that all up from the May IUI! And it makes me sad that IUI was so unsuccessful for all of us. I really hope we have good results doing IVF like the June IVF group- they are getting so many BFPs so hopefully that is all of us in 2 months!
Also, about your question about PGS later on frozen, my RE told me they could do that. They would just have to thaw, then biopsy and then refreeze the embryos, so the extra risk is the thaw/refreeze twice since they told me that like 2-4% of embryos don't survive the thaw/refreeze process. We have considered doing that if we end up with a decent amount to freeze and don't have success after 1 or 2 transfers. I think it would just depend on the numbers because its the same price for up to 8 embryos..so I wouldn't want to pay like $4k to test 1 or 2.
Diagnosis: Mild Endo, DOR (AMH of 1.5), Poor Quality Eggs/embryos, Displaced Window of Implantation (ERA Post Receptive)
March-May 2016: 1 TI and 2 IUIs- BFN
June 2016- Laproscopy- found/removed mild endo and confirmed only 1 normal healthy ovary.
August 2016- IVF #1 with Antagonist Protocol- Cancelled (2 lead follies), converted to IUI- BFN
Oct-Nov 2016- IVF #2 with Estrogen Priming Micro Lupron Protocol, 2 eggs retrieved, day 3 transfer of 1- BFN
January 2017- New RE, IVF#3 with Estrogen Priming Antagonist Protocol, 12 eggs, 8 mature, 6 fertilized, 2 day 5 early blasts transferred (none to freeze
May 2017- Sept 2017- Starting Donor Egg process! Waiting for donor to be available... and then she is pregnant at baseline
Oct 2017- Donor #2: 25R, 22M,18F, 12 blasts frozen! Fresh transfer cancelled due to thin lining with fluid
Nov 2017- Hysterscopy to remove polyp
Dec 2017- DE FET #1 on 12/8 on 2 perfect blasts- BFN and devastated
Jan-Mar 2018- ERA #1- Post receptive by 24 hours, ERA #2 RECEPTIVE with 4 days of Progesterone
Apr 2018- DE FET cancelled for lining issues
Jun 2018- DE FET #2 of two 1AA blasts- first BFP ever! Beta 10dp5dt- 378, Beta 14dp5dt- 2840, Beta 16dp5dt- 4035, beta 18dp5dt- 10916. Due on 2/20 with one baby after a vanishing twin
Baby Born born early @ 33.5 weeks due to Pre-e
Back for # 2!
Trying to conceive since May 2015
Diagnosis: MFI- told to go straight to IVF
Egg retrieval: late January 2016- 7 embryos on ice
FET #1: April 27- transferred 2- BFN- (beta 4, CP)
FET #2- July 27- transferred 2-
Beta August 8
DH & I both 34.
8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol
21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS
10/16: FET = BFN
12/16: Surprise natural BFP
Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey.
2/20: FET = BFN
4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
DH & I both 34.
8/16: IVF, antagonist protocol
21 eggs | 9 blasts | 7 normal through PGS
10/16: FET = BFN
12/16: Surprise natural BFP
Beta 1: 177 | Beta 2: 483 | Beta 3: 8,755 | Beta 4: 39,007. Baby born 9/5/2017
NOW on sibling journey.
2/20: FET = BFN
4/20: Surprise COVID BFP
I tried playing catch up on this thread and noticed there are quite a few of you from May IUI cycles that didn't pan out. I want to wish you all the best of luck with IVF/FET. I don't know if this will help at all, but i had multiple years of failed IUI and saw drastic improvements with IVF. Emotionally it was a huge leap for me to accept that I had to move on to IVF (and scary as hell), but at the end of the day it was worth it and I wish you all the best of luck on this journey. Fingers crossed for all.
All 4 of them will be biopsied and frozen, and the samples will go through PGS testing to check for any chromosome abnormalities. I'm still nervous about whether or not they'll make it through that check, but at least I have my age on my side for that.
Definitely feeling a little more at ease today, but I am still nervous. Hell, I'll probably be nervous up until I'm holding a newborn in my arms. Nope. Probably nervous after that point too, haha!
I'm really really sorry to hear about your embryos @Kellyfish79 and @20T. I feel bad that we have four and you don't. I hope that you're able to soldier on and continue trying.
Married: September 2013
TTC since April 2014, Dx: MFI
DH started Clomid Oct 2015
April-June 2016- 3 IUIs: All BFN
July 2016- IVF #1: 16 eggs ->1 PGS-normal embryo
Sept 2016- single FET #1: BFN
Nov 2016- IVF #2 16 eggs -> 3 PGS-normal embryos
Jan 2017- single FET #2: BFN
Feb 2017- endometrial scratch
March 2017- FET #3 (double transfer): BFP!
Beta #1: 386 (9dp5dt), Beta #2: 1,960 (12dp5dt)
Pregnant with: Triplets Twins Singleton
It's a GIRL!
EDD: November 16, 2017
Dx w/ preeclampsia: Updated delivery date: 10/4/17
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@Elyse1384 welcome to the group! That's very exciting! Fx this works for you and everyone else!
Me: DOR, poor egg quality, MTHFR
DH: MFI
TTC since 3/2014
2015: 3 IUI's-BFN
12/2015: 1st IVF cycle-(9 follicles retrieved, 5 mature, 3 fertilized w/ICSI, transferred 1 excellent and 1 good embryo on day 3)-chemical pregnancy
3/2016: 2nd IVF cycle- canceled (3 follicles retrieved, 3 mature, all fertilized w/ICSI, 1 fragmented, 2 arrested)
3/2016: RE suggested donor eggs- taking an ivf break and to supplement
9/2016: 3rd ivf cycle-cancelled due to early ovulation
Oct./Nov 2016: 4th ivf cycle- EPP-AFC:5, retrieved 10, 10 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 6 blastocysts biopsied and frozen. 3 CCS normal embryos
1/18/17: beta #1-104
1/20/17: beta #2-174
2/2/17: first u/s, heartbeat of 107 at 6w1d
7/20/17: baby boy born at 30+3 via emergency c-section
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
someone mentioned the fertility diet...yes my clinic recommends this. I bought the book but i didn't really stick to it.
@annebenton22 I also got diagnosed with MTHFR a few moths ago. I am taking a special prenatal with the stronger folic acid that our body can process. good luck!
Jan 2007- started TTC ( temp everyday and opk and clomid used 12 cycles)
April 2016- Start Birth Control Got cleared for IVF/ diagnosed with MTHFR gene mutation/ HUBBY HAS ABOVE NORMAL MORPH/COUNT/MOTILITY
May 2016- Start meds for ER
May 1- Start Lupron for long lupron protocol
May 13- Started Stims 300 follistim,75 menopur, 10 lupron stimmed for 10 days
May 24- 16 eggs retrieved, 12 mature eggs, 8 fertilized, 5 to blast. qty 2 day 6 AA blast. qty 3 7 day blast grades AA and AB.
Have 3 NORMAL PGS TESTED GIRLS. 1 "INCONCLUSIVE" embryo still good for use.
7/8- Started AF and Estraidol patches
8/2- FET scheduled ( HUBBY BDAY!!!) and my clinic automatically uses EMBRYO GLUE!
8/2- Transferred 1 6AA pgs tested girl
8/15 - Beta #1 137 I AM PREGNANT!!!! EDD 4/20/17
8/17- Beta #2 269
9/1- MISCARRIAGE. Baby stopped growing at 5 weeks 3 days.
10/19- Have Baseline for IVF#3. Fresh transfer.
10/21- Start stims 300 Follistim 150 Menopur and Ganirelix
11/2/16-ER 43 eggs retrieved. 15 mature. 9 Fertilized. All 9 still growing but 4 are leading and are 8 cell day 3 grade AA.
11/7/16- Fresh transfer of 1 embryo
By the way, I just finished watching Ali Wong's Baby Cobra stand up, and it was hilarious. Lots of pregnancy, progesterone suppository, timed intercourse jokes. If you're ok with a bit of vulgarity and could use a laugh, watch this on Netflix. : )
Married: September 2013
TTC since April 2014, Dx: MFI
DH started Clomid Oct 2015
April-June 2016- 3 IUIs: All BFN
July 2016- IVF #1: 16 eggs ->1 PGS-normal embryo
Sept 2016- single FET #1: BFN
Nov 2016- IVF #2 16 eggs -> 3 PGS-normal embryos
Jan 2017- single FET #2: BFN
Feb 2017- endometrial scratch
March 2017- FET #3 (double transfer): BFP!
Beta #1: 386 (9dp5dt), Beta #2: 1,960 (12dp5dt)
Pregnant with: Triplets Twins Singleton
It's a GIRL!
EDD: November 16, 2017
Dx w/ preeclampsia: Updated delivery date: 10/4/17
Find me on the IG
I feel like I am heading down the road to having it cancelled for no response. I am so sad. Hoping for some good vibes. I go back Friday. This is such an emotional ride. Tips to getting those follies to catch up?
Thanks!
EDIT (about 20 mins later)- Like a crazed maniac I am googling "high E2 small follicles". I found something dubbed "coasting" where Drs lower the stems to give the follicles time to catch up so they don't have to cancel. So at least I know it happens.
I hope you all have a great day. This process is not for the weak of heart or faith. I am thinking of you all who are going through this for the first or fifth time. This is so much tougher mentally than I thought it would be and frankly I have barely started the process. Hope you all get the family of your dreams. You deserve it.
IVF: ER 7/16 40 follies, 23 eggs, 19 mature,
12 fert w/icsi, 6 blasts, 3 PGS norm, 1 unknown.
FET: 9/1/16 transferred 1 CP beta 5.9
FET 2: 11/15/16 transferred 1 CP again!
FET 3: TBD
I have found all of the differences in everyone's protocols very interesting throughout this process--I guess the cost of testing is just one more of those things. We were told at our ivf consultation that PGS would cost $4-5,000. @wifeinraleigh28 seriously wishing my clinic's price was closer to yours!!!
@shauna43 I feel your pain about your co-worker!! It seems like everyone around me is pregnant and they all announce it like it was a shocking miracle-wow! How did this even happen?!?! Haha I wish that would happen to me!! My bff just had a gorge little girl but even with her--they got pregnant on accident and literally found out while they were talking about possibly divorcing! I've been struggling with judgmentalness-I see other people and I'm like "I could be such a better mom than them!" or "My life is so much more ready for a kid than theirs is!" Which is terrible, I know, but I can't seem to help it. I pray for strength and peace.
AFM, I've got injection class tomorrow and leave on Friday for Ocean City for the week. This is making getting my meds complicated--I got a phone call at 8pm that said my insurance wants me to use a different med than my dr prescribed but they weren't able to reach my dr (duh, it's 8pm) and what do I want to do? After all, it would only be about $1800 to just pay out of pocket for this one medication (the others are all covered 100% by insurance). Well, it sure would be easier to handle this if it wasn't 8pm!! Also, the meds were supposed to be shipped this am so I don't even know what's going on. So I am just taking a deep breath, trying to let go of my irritation, and planning to get up extra early tomorrow to call my nurse. Ugh as if this process didn't have enough stress!
I am so excited for everyone's progress!! I think about all of you ladies much more often than I post, and I pray for all of you every day.
@Elyse1384 welcome! Good luck with the FET, hopefully AF arrives soon and you can get started.
@LeFemmeViolette so glad you got four little blastocysts. There is nothing that makes me more nervous than waiting to find out if the little ones survived. Last time I had 21 eggs retrieved and only one made it to the blastocyst stage... Just keep picturing yourself holding that little newborn in your arms!
@bells52000 I haven't had any experience with that mid cycle, but from my last IVF to this one my doses have been lowered. Hopefully it all works out for you and there is no cancellation.
@srh18 I'm hoping this all works out for you. I'm assuming most people are from America? In Australia, it seems its a much cheaper process.. my meds only cost $150 for all of them. They used to be included in the price of IVF but there was a change for some reason. I'm starting to realise how lucky I am over here..
AFM, I've just started my spray (has anyone else done the nasal spray??), and my baseline is next Wednesday, fx everything goes well and I'll start the injections the next day. It's starting to feel very real!
Hope everyone is having a good day
Me & DH - 31
TTC since December 2011
Diagnosis: Unexplained, although mild polycystic ovaries (not syndrome) and irregular cycles
2013/14: 6 rounds clomid,
Aug 2015: IVF #1 = Antagonist Cycle: 100 Puregon and Orgalutran
21 eggs collected, only 1 viable embryo, transferred but BFN
July/Aug 2016: IVF #2 (with acupuncture) = 87.5 Gonal F and Synarel Spray 2xdaily
ER 8/8, transferred 1 day 5 blastocyst 13/8, 2 frosties.
Beta #1 = 85 Beta #2 = 242
EDD 1st May 2017 *Baby Boy*
Welcome @Elyse1384 and GL on your upcoming FET!
That's exciting you know more about your timeline @JESSABER0414! Are you planning on an FET or a fresh 5dt?
@Monica54321 I was thinking the same thing, that this place feels like home since there are so many familiar faces! I don't doubt we will see more BFPs here than we did on May IUI (not like it's hard, lol).
AFM, after 3 nights of stims now I think we have a routine down. I've been battling a headache since yesterday morning and I can't tell if it's from the injections or from AF, which came with a vengeance the morning after we started stims. But my mom flies in tonight so she can be here for my ER so even though I'm headache-y, I'm in a good mood!
My first monitoring appointment is tomorrow morning and I'm a little nervous. Hopefully there's something going on in there!
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Married: September 2013
TTC since April 2014, Dx: MFI
DH started Clomid Oct 2015
April-June 2016- 3 IUIs: All BFN
July 2016- IVF #1: 16 eggs ->1 PGS-normal embryo
Sept 2016- single FET #1: BFN
Nov 2016- IVF #2 16 eggs -> 3 PGS-normal embryos
Jan 2017- single FET #2: BFN
Feb 2017- endometrial scratch
March 2017- FET #3 (double transfer): BFP!
Beta #1: 386 (9dp5dt), Beta #2: 1,960 (12dp5dt)
Pregnant with: Triplets Twins Singleton
It's a GIRL!
EDD: November 16, 2017
Dx w/ preeclampsia: Updated delivery date: 10/4/17
Find me on the IG
have any of you done a spontaneous start? That's what my RE has recommended. I thought we would be doing estrogen priming but after speaking with the nurse, that's not the case.
Me: DOR, poor egg quality, MTHFR
DH: MFI
TTC since 3/2014
2015: 3 IUI's-BFN
12/2015: 1st IVF cycle-(9 follicles retrieved, 5 mature, 3 fertilized w/ICSI, transferred 1 excellent and 1 good embryo on day 3)-chemical pregnancy
3/2016: 2nd IVF cycle- canceled (3 follicles retrieved, 3 mature, all fertilized w/ICSI, 1 fragmented, 2 arrested)
3/2016: RE suggested donor eggs- taking an ivf break and to supplement
9/2016: 3rd ivf cycle-cancelled due to early ovulation
Oct./Nov 2016: 4th ivf cycle- EPP-AFC:5, retrieved 10, 10 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 6 blastocysts biopsied and frozen. 3 CCS normal embryos
1/18/17: beta #1-104
1/20/17: beta #2-174
2/2/17: first u/s, heartbeat of 107 at 6w1d
7/20/17: baby boy born at 30+3 via emergency c-section
I read this today and thought we ladies could use some encouraging words. I mean when does IVF not make you emotional right
Any how everyone hang in there!!
IVF ER 5/5/2016
23 eggs retrieved; 15 mature; 8 developed to embryos; 6 frozen day 5; 2 frozen day 6
Transfer canceled OHSS
FET #1 6/2/2016 transferred 2 embryos
Beta #1 6/15/2016 BFN
FET #2 8/1/2016 transferred last 2 embryos (lost 4 in the thaw)
Beta #1 8/12/16 BFN
IVF #2: Started stims 12/2
ER #2 12/14/2016; 16 follies retrieved, 8 fertilized to day 1, 4 frozen day 5, and 1 frozen day 6
Praying my frosties are strong through the next thaw FX
FET # 3 2/07/2017 2 embabies thawed 2 embabies transferred
2/14/2017 *TW* First ever BFP
Beta #1 2/20/2017 277 Beta #2 2/23/2017 8,945...did I hear you right!
3/10/2017 One beating heart HR 168!! So very happy
3/10/2017 Official graduate from Jones Institute for Reproductive Health!! Couldn't help but cry
6/8/2017 Anatomy Scan proves ITS A GIRL!
10/30/17 An angel was Born; Riley Charlize 7:50 AM my heart is so full
Me: DOR, poor egg quality, MTHFR
DH: MFI
TTC since 3/2014
2015: 3 IUI's-BFN
12/2015: 1st IVF cycle-(9 follicles retrieved, 5 mature, 3 fertilized w/ICSI, transferred 1 excellent and 1 good embryo on day 3)-chemical pregnancy
3/2016: 2nd IVF cycle- canceled (3 follicles retrieved, 3 mature, all fertilized w/ICSI, 1 fragmented, 2 arrested)
3/2016: RE suggested donor eggs- taking an ivf break and to supplement
9/2016: 3rd ivf cycle-cancelled due to early ovulation
Oct./Nov 2016: 4th ivf cycle- EPP-AFC:5, retrieved 10, 10 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 6 blastocysts biopsied and frozen. 3 CCS normal embryos
1/18/17: beta #1-104
1/20/17: beta #2-174
2/2/17: first u/s, heartbeat of 107 at 6w1d
7/20/17: baby boy born at 30+3 via emergency c-section
It did seem like it was something she did somewhat frequently though, so I'm assuming if it is a common strategy it must work for her more so than not. It always amazes me the differences in protocols all around. Good luck and keep us posted!
Me: DOR, poor egg quality, MTHFR
DH: MFI
TTC since 3/2014
2015: 3 IUI's-BFN
12/2015: 1st IVF cycle-(9 follicles retrieved, 5 mature, 3 fertilized w/ICSI, transferred 1 excellent and 1 good embryo on day 3)-chemical pregnancy
3/2016: 2nd IVF cycle- canceled (3 follicles retrieved, 3 mature, all fertilized w/ICSI, 1 fragmented, 2 arrested)
3/2016: RE suggested donor eggs- taking an ivf break and to supplement
9/2016: 3rd ivf cycle-cancelled due to early ovulation
Oct./Nov 2016: 4th ivf cycle- EPP-AFC:5, retrieved 10, 10 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 6 blastocysts biopsied and frozen. 3 CCS normal embryos
1/18/17: beta #1-104
1/20/17: beta #2-174
2/2/17: first u/s, heartbeat of 107 at 6w1d
7/20/17: baby boy born at 30+3 via emergency c-section
I recognize some of your names (sorry you're still here too) but a lot of new ones... I will try to get caught up.
*loss mentioned
afm.... I had my retrieval in Jan. March transfer cancelled due to thin lining. April transfer resulted in an ectopic.... took a long time to get my numbers down and get my period again (at least it felt like forever!). Now I have to have 1 cycle until they will start meds for transfer #2. Should put in sometime in Sept for FET.
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Me: 42 | DH: 39 | Us: Married since April 2014 | TCC 20 months before IVF
Me: unexplained infertility (AMA?) | DH: No issues
1st IVF cycle with ICSI & PGS | ER 1/21/16 | FET 4/26/16, ectopic
2nd FET 09/20/16 | DS born May 2017
3rd FET 09/14/20
me:41 dh:42
me:PCOS, blocked left fallopian tube, hyperprolactinemia (dh's swimmers are perfect/normal)
Tried 3 rounds of clomid with Ovidrel trigger (BFNs)
May/June 2016 IVF 6/1 ER 7 eggs retrieved, 7 fertilized via ICSI 6 embryos made it to blasts.
6/6 2 AA embryos transfered, 4 BBs frozen
Beta 6/18 -- BFN
FET #1 August 22 BFN
Dec 2016/Jan 2017 Round 2 was a bust. 6 eggs, Only 1 embryo made it, no transfer
FET #2 cancelled 10/17 due to uterine polyps. Postponed until 9/2018 due to hip replacement.
FET #3 9/11/18 Uterine scratch and antihistamine protocol/lovenox done this time. 2 AA hatching blasts put in. BFP 9/20/18!!
A little inspiration for the day! Happy Friday everyone! I hope everyone is doing well with where they are in their cycles.
AFM- I think my OCD is starting to kick in and I am googling everything FET and things to do during the TWW. Last TWW I was a mess, I started testing at 5DP5DT and then I started driving myself crazy looking at tests believing I saw something, and then getting really sad a few days later when the tests weren't getting darker...So this time I told myself NO TESTING EARLY. My transfer is almost a week away and I am trying to put together some ideas and things to do in the TWW that can help distract me and help time pass. Any ideas anyone
IVF ER 5/5/2016
23 eggs retrieved; 15 mature; 8 developed to embryos; 6 frozen day 5; 2 frozen day 6
Transfer canceled OHSS
FET #1 6/2/2016 transferred 2 embryos
Beta #1 6/15/2016 BFN
FET #2 8/1/2016 transferred last 2 embryos (lost 4 in the thaw)
Beta #1 8/12/16 BFN
IVF #2: Started stims 12/2
ER #2 12/14/2016; 16 follies retrieved, 8 fertilized to day 1, 4 frozen day 5, and 1 frozen day 6
Praying my frosties are strong through the next thaw FX
FET # 3 2/07/2017 2 embabies thawed 2 embabies transferred
2/14/2017 *TW* First ever BFP
Beta #1 2/20/2017 277 Beta #2 2/23/2017 8,945...did I hear you right!
3/10/2017 One beating heart HR 168!! So very happy
3/10/2017 Official graduate from Jones Institute for Reproductive Health!! Couldn't help but cry
6/8/2017 Anatomy Scan proves ITS A GIRL!
10/30/17 An angel was Born; Riley Charlize 7:50 AM my heart is so full
Well today is my CD5 and I had my Lupron baseline this morning....
So far they counted 15 follies (2 years ago I was at 9, and have been a steady 11/12 for the year) On my little "IVF sheet" that the doctor gave us the doctor said he thought Id only get up to 20 follicles, so either I'm really close and that's good OR I'm too close and that's bad!
Hopefully that is good news, but I guess ill find out later.
Married March 2012
TTC #1 since 2012
May 7, 2016: IUI#1 w/Clomid - BFN
June 6, 2016: IUI #2 w/Clomid - BFN
IVF Consult 1 & 2: June 10, 2016 / July 15, 2016
Started Stims: July 15, 2016 (Lupron, Gonal-F, and Menopur)
Trigger ----> 08/03 ----> ER on 08/05 ----> Transfer ------> 08/10
BETA 1 (8/22) - 401 - BETA 2 (8/24) - 541 - BETA 3 (8/26) - 913
Baby Chadwell's First U/S: 09/06/2016 / EDD: 04/28/2017
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