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Introduction - long time lurker....

PoeMasquePoeMasque member
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some of you may know me from the TTTC board. I'm 36, my SO is 33. We've been TTC since November 2015 and we have had 15 cycles with great timing, HSG, multiple SAs, bloodwork, US, and two non-medicated IUIs. Everything comes back normal and every month comes back BFN. We have been waiting for our RE appt to start the IVF process since October and I've lurked here since then as I waffle between IVF being our golden ticket and IVF being a huge waste of money we really don't have. 

I'm a nurse, but the IVF process still seems super complicated and scary, so I'm hoping to be able to have this board as a place for support and comfort as we continue this unexpected journey. 
Me: 39 SO: 36

Dx: low progesterone, possible DOR - officially "unexplained"

TTC#1 since November 2015
9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017

TTC #2 since July 2018
May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
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Re: Introduction - long time lurker....

  • Kp214Kp214 member
    Welcome. The unknown is tough. I'm sorry that you are having difficulties.  This forum has been a very helpful, and I've gained lots of insight and knowledge from these ladies.  Good luck!
    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 


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  • kangasteinkangastein member
    I would imagine that IVF even though scary (I was too) will answer a few questions like how your ovaries respond, how the embryo develops and if it's normal, and how receptive your uterus is. It may be expensive but would possibly cut months off of repeated IUI's. Plus we are all here as cheerleaders.
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  • rainbowwishes5rainbowwishes5 member
    Welcome! I am scared but looking forward to Ivf!!! I think it's my best shot. Only 2 more IUIs to get through until I qualify under insurance. Good luck and fx for you!
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    CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
    cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
    iUI #1- BFN
    IUI #2-BFN
    IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
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  • PoeMasquePoeMasque member
    Thanks ladies and @rainbowwishes5 how nice that your insurance covers IVF! I would go through 10 IUIs for help paying for IVF. 
    Me: 39 SO: 36

    Dx: low progesterone, possible DOR - officially "unexplained"

    TTC#1 since November 2015
    9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
    10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
    1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
    March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017

    TTC #2 since July 2018
    May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
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  • rainbowwishes5rainbowwishes5 member
    @PoeMasque not 100% but I get something!!! It will only cost me about $10k I think 
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    CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
    cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
    iUI #1- BFN
    IUI #2-BFN
    IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
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  • bobby2016bobby2016 member
    PoeMasque - I'm in a similar boat, trying to decide whether to move onto IVF or continue with the less 'invasive' methods. 

    Is there a reason why you haven't tried medicated IUI cycles? That seems to be standard course for my RE. Even if there's no known issue, thinking more targets/washing the sperm sample may help! 
    Me 28, DH 30 - TTC #1 since April 2016
    Me - all clear, DH - initially low SA, with 1% morph. Now A+ SA (increase from 10M to 60M). 

    Sep/Oct 2016 - IUI #1 + 2     - Femara + Ovidrel + Estrace - BFN
    Nov 2016 - IUI #3 - Femara + Puregon +Ovidrel + Prometrium - BFN 
    Dec 2016 - IUI #4 - Femara + Puregon +Ovidrel + Prometrium  - TBD
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  • lady_greylady_grey member
    hi @PoeMasque, welcome!  i can totally relate about the whole working in the medical field but being scared of IVF thing.  i'm a pediatrician... it is SO weird being the patient and going through this.  i am gearing up for ivf in january... maybe i will see you over there!   
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  • PoeMasquePoeMasque member
    @bobby2016 we did two IUIs and my OB refused to put me on any meds other than progesterone for them because there are no issues with ovulation. I didn't push the issue because success rates with IUI either way are pretty dismal and I thought part of my issue was a narrow cervix, so medication shouldn't have been needed. 

    The clinic we are going to for IVF does it in batches every two months, so it's possible the RE will have us try medicated IUI while we wait for the next batch. We will find out in three long weeks 
    Me: 39 SO: 36

    Dx: low progesterone, possible DOR - officially "unexplained"

    TTC#1 since November 2015
    9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
    10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
    1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
    March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017

    TTC #2 since July 2018
    May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
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  • bobby2016bobby2016 member
    Makes sense @PoeMasque  - that's one of the reasons I'm thinking of stopping meds too, no known issues before. Although my follicles have improved every time... so, not really sure what that means! 

    One thing a medicated cycle did for me was make me feel 100% better if IVF does end up being our path at the end. I've gotten comfortable with the appointments and injections/medication - so at least there's that :) 

    It's definitely gonna be a LONG few days - if you feel like obsessing about your options and going back and forth, that seems to be my forte ;) 
    Me 28, DH 30 - TTC #1 since April 2016
    Me - all clear, DH - initially low SA, with 1% morph. Now A+ SA (increase from 10M to 60M). 

    Sep/Oct 2016 - IUI #1 + 2     - Femara + Ovidrel + Estrace - BFN
    Nov 2016 - IUI #3 - Femara + Puregon +Ovidrel + Prometrium - BFN 
    Dec 2016 - IUI #4 - Femara + Puregon +Ovidrel + Prometrium  - TBD
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  • PoeMasquePoeMasque member
    @lady_grey i hope to see you over there in jan! FX I will be that far in by then (so ready to just be KU at this point!). 

    @bobby2016 i am right there will you on the obsessing over everything! Three weeks feels like a year right now. I've already grilled everyone I know who has even been around someone who did IVF, haha! 
    Me: 39 SO: 36

    Dx: low progesterone, possible DOR - officially "unexplained"

    TTC#1 since November 2015
    9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
    10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
    1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
    March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017

    TTC #2 since July 2018
    May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
    Pregnancy Ticker
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