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March 2017 Cycle Buddies :)

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Re: March 2017 Cycle Buddies :)

  • Well, bad news. The fetal pole is measuring only at 3mm. They said it could have been hard to see behind the yolk sac. They took more blood and told me to come back next week for another ultrasound. If no growth or heartbeat, then it's over. Bummed but still ok. I work in pathology so I see this everyday. My DH is very upset though. I'm still pretty happy my endometrial held anything at all, so it gives me hope for the future.
    Me: 34

    TTC: 40 months
    Me: endometrial polyps and most recently diagnosed with polypoid endometrium. Mild endometriosis. AMH 4.5. FSH 9.2. TSH 8.5 (recently started synthroid) Everything else normal.
    DH: now an exDH. lol. JUST MEEEEE!
    IVF #1: ER 3/11/17 (5 fertilized) ET 3/16/17 BFP (B#1-113, B#2-534, B#3-3190) MC @ 8 weeks
    TTC with just donor soon!
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  • @QsMadd
    I am so very sorry. Thinking of you. 
    *TW*
    me 36  |  him 42 | 
     married 5/2016
    ttc with TI June 2016 - Nov 2016 = BFN 
    Nov 2016 dx male infertility - intermittent azoospermia during intercourse & unexplained

    •  Dec 2016 - IUI #1 | cd 30/10 dpiui: BFP | 8w4d: MC by D&C due to blighted ovum
    •  Mar 2017 - IUI #2, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
    •  April 2017 - IUI #3, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
    •  May 2017 - IUI #4, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
    • June 2017 - IVF #1, 5 eggs retrieved, 4 fertilized, 2 high quality blasts chillin'. During retrieval, Dr. had to go through my uterus so we switched from fresh transfer to frozen. Giving my uterus a full cycle to heal.
    • August/September 2017 - Natural FET #1, transferred one day 5/6 embryo on Sept 3rd, Beta #1 171, Beta #2 402.6 | Saw heartbeat at 6 weeks, 3 days | BFP
    • April 2017 - Baby Boy Beckett was born. 
    • August 2019 - FET, transferred one day 5/6 embryo | BFP
    • December 2019 - Diagnosed with low AFI of 3.41 on 12/3, cause unknown. No tear in membranes, no issues with Baby Girl. On bedrest.
  • @QsMadd come on little embryo - FX it it just hiding and will grow for next week! 
    Me: 34 DH: 32
    TTC #1: Oct 2015
    DX: Unexplained - all tests normal
    TXX:
    Jan '17 - 1st round of Letrozole 25mg CD1-9... BFN
    Feb '17 - 2nd round of Letrozole 25mg CD1-9... BFN
    Mar '17 - 3rd round of Letrozole 25mg CD1-9 + IUI... BFP!!!!!! 


    Lilypie Maternity tickers
  • @QsMadd thinking of you <3 And hoping next appt brings much better news!
    DH - 34, Me - 32
    Married 7/13
    TTC #1 since 10/13
    BFP 2/4/15, MC twin boys at 18w3d 5/15
    IUI #1 2/25/16

  • @LoveDontCostAThing Congratulations! That's such great news! I just had my beta today, but I won't get the results until tomorrow. I'm so excited! I just have to try to be patient. 
  • @QsMadd I hope that you had a nice strong heartbeat as well! 
  • @QsMadd- Ohh no, I am so sorry.  Can you explain what exactly a fetal pole is?  I have heard of it, but they didn't make mention of it at my ultrasound.  Does the fetal pole have to do with the heartbeat?  So, they couldn't hear one?  I really hope it's hiding back there!  Did they see an embryo?  How many weeks are you?  Sorry for all the questions.  I am keeping my FX for you!

    @clovelyone -did you get your beta results??
    Me: 33, DH: 40
    July 2016: IVF #1 (froze embryos)
    Aug. 2016: Hysteroscopy to remove a few polyps & Laparoscopy
    Oct. 2016: FET #1 BFN
    Nov. 2016: FET #2 BFP (ended in CP)
    March 2017: IVF #2 Fresh Transfer of 2 Blasts = BFP!!! (EDD: 11/27/17)
    Froze 5 Blasts
    DS born on 11/2/17!!!  
    Back to try for Baby #2 :)


  • @clovelyone @mountainlady @shytonia -thank you for the well wishes!
    Me: 33, DH: 40
    July 2016: IVF #1 (froze embryos)
    Aug. 2016: Hysteroscopy to remove a few polyps & Laparoscopy
    Oct. 2016: FET #1 BFN
    Nov. 2016: FET #2 BFP (ended in CP)
    March 2017: IVF #2 Fresh Transfer of 2 Blasts = BFP!!! (EDD: 11/27/17)
    Froze 5 Blasts
    DS born on 11/2/17!!!  
    Back to try for Baby #2 :)


  • @LoveDontCostAThing a fetal pole is basically the area at the yolk sac that is turning into the fetus (kind of like the length of the fetus). It was there, just hard to find and the yolk sac kept getting in the way. They didn't seem too worried... I have just been researching too much and know that 80% of cases, the fetal pole is larger. I'm trying to just let it go and let it be what it'll be. I also came down with a very nasty cold last night, so it's distracting me nicely for the time being.
    Me: 34

    TTC: 40 months
    Me: endometrial polyps and most recently diagnosed with polypoid endometrium. Mild endometriosis. AMH 4.5. FSH 9.2. TSH 8.5 (recently started synthroid) Everything else normal.
    DH: now an exDH. lol. JUST MEEEEE!
    IVF #1: ER 3/11/17 (5 fertilized) ET 3/16/17 BFP (B#1-113, B#2-534, B#3-3190) MC @ 8 weeks
    TTC with just donor soon!
  • @QsMadd OMG, I must have missed the new page of comments when I posted mine earlier. FX that everything is OK. We're all pulling for you. 
  • @QsMadd Sending you positive vibes!

    ~AC~

    Me: 31 | DH: 33 | Married: 11/11/2011

    Me: Empty Sella Syndrome

    AMH: 12/2016=0.97, 06/2017=0.70


    TTC#1 (11/18-12/12/2016): Menopur 75iu increased to 225iu= 5mm follie * Cancelled

    TTC#2 (3/17- 4/06/2017): Menopur 225iu increased to 300iu = 8mm follie RS& 7mm follie LS. * Cancelled

    TTC#3 (6/20/17): Progesterone for 14 days. 

               (7/8-7/17): Gonal F 225iu and Menopur 75iu=  5.59mm LS &  5.09mm RS. 

               (7/18-7/27): Gonal F 225iu and Menopur 150iu= 6.14mm LS & 6.23mm RS.

               (7/28-7/30): Gonal F 150iu and Menopur 150iu= 11.6mm  LS & 11.79mm RS.

               (7/31/2017): Ovidrel shot - TIC 07/31-08/02/2017 - TWW- BFN :(

    TTC#4 (8/25-Currently) Gonal F 225iu and Menopur 150iu= appt. on Wednesday


  • @Qsmadd -I read that it is usually detected at 8 weeks with abdominal imaging and at 6 weeks with vaginal imaging.  You may still have hope!  Do they always mention a fetal pole?  Now I am wondering why my dr. didn't mention seeing a fetal pole?  Or is the measurement of the embryo the same thing?
    Me: 33, DH: 40
    July 2016: IVF #1 (froze embryos)
    Aug. 2016: Hysteroscopy to remove a few polyps & Laparoscopy
    Oct. 2016: FET #1 BFN
    Nov. 2016: FET #2 BFP (ended in CP)
    March 2017: IVF #2 Fresh Transfer of 2 Blasts = BFP!!! (EDD: 11/27/17)
    Froze 5 Blasts
    DS born on 11/2/17!!!  
    Back to try for Baby #2 :)


  • @LoveDontCostAThing if they measured the embryo then they must have seen it... They are just two phrases for the same thing (one the "younger" version).
    Me: 34 DH: 32
    TTC #1: Oct 2015
    DX: Unexplained - all tests normal
    TXX:
    Jan '17 - 1st round of Letrozole 25mg CD1-9... BFN
    Feb '17 - 2nd round of Letrozole 25mg CD1-9... BFN
    Mar '17 - 3rd round of Letrozole 25mg CD1-9 + IUI... BFP!!!!!! 


    Lilypie Maternity tickers
  • @MountainLady -okay, good...they didn't tell me the size in mm, but they said it was measuring at 7 weeks.
    Me: 33, DH: 40
    July 2016: IVF #1 (froze embryos)
    Aug. 2016: Hysteroscopy to remove a few polyps & Laparoscopy
    Oct. 2016: FET #1 BFN
    Nov. 2016: FET #2 BFP (ended in CP)
    March 2017: IVF #2 Fresh Transfer of 2 Blasts = BFP!!! (EDD: 11/27/17)
    Froze 5 Blasts
    DS born on 11/2/17!!!  
    Back to try for Baby #2 :)


  • **TW** Ladies, I got my beta results and it was 2,518! I can't believe it. We only transferred two embryos so hopefully there's no more than that. I was worried about the number being too high, but my doctor doesn't seem too concerned. He wants to do another ultrasound and beta on Tuesday. Good luck, everyone! I will be FX for us all. 
  • @QsMadd it's still early and if they want you to come back it could just be too early to tell. FX that's what is going on. 
  • Well BFN this morning.. feeling bummed
  • @clovelyone -that's great!  how many days past transfer are you?  was it a 5 day?  You did this abroad, right?  I am SO happy you got a BFP after all you went through.  I was really routing for you.  FX it keeps increasing!  When is your first ultrasound?

    @morgan&amp;paul2010 -ahhhh that sucks...I'm so sorry.  There is still hope for your beta!  I know you had symptoms (forget which ones exactly), but they sounded promising!  When is your beta?  I am still hoping for you!
    Me: 33, DH: 40
    July 2016: IVF #1 (froze embryos)
    Aug. 2016: Hysteroscopy to remove a few polyps & Laparoscopy
    Oct. 2016: FET #1 BFN
    Nov. 2016: FET #2 BFP (ended in CP)
    March 2017: IVF #2 Fresh Transfer of 2 Blasts = BFP!!! (EDD: 11/27/17)
    Froze 5 Blasts
    DS born on 11/2/17!!!  
    Back to try for Baby #2 :)


  • @LoveDontCostAThing My office doesn't do a beta unless I get a BFP with a hpt. But my IUI was April first so I'm 15pdiui I am pretty sure a hpt would be positive. I don't have much hope, but ready to move forward 
  • @morgan&amp;paul2010 I'm so sorry :/  <3 I would give yourself another day before fully counting out - I got BFNs on the cheaper tests on 15DPIUI... hold on for 1 more day, then spoil yourself rotten either way.
    Me: 34 DH: 32
    TTC #1: Oct 2015
    DX: Unexplained - all tests normal
    TXX:
    Jan '17 - 1st round of Letrozole 25mg CD1-9... BFN
    Feb '17 - 2nd round of Letrozole 25mg CD1-9... BFN
    Mar '17 - 3rd round of Letrozole 25mg CD1-9 + IUI... BFP!!!!!! 


    Lilypie Maternity tickers
  • @morgan&amp;paul2010  I am so sorry! Will you be jumping right back into it or taking a break for awhile?
    Me: 34

    TTC: 40 months
    Me: endometrial polyps and most recently diagnosed with polypoid endometrium. Mild endometriosis. AMH 4.5. FSH 9.2. TSH 8.5 (recently started synthroid) Everything else normal.
    DH: now an exDH. lol. JUST MEEEEE!
    IVF #1: ER 3/11/17 (5 fertilized) ET 3/16/17 BFP (B#1-113, B#2-534, B#3-3190) MC @ 8 weeks
    TTC with just donor soon!
  • @morgan&amp;paul2010 I'm so sorry :/  <3 I would give yourself another day before fully counting out - I got BFNs on the cheaper tests on 15DPIUI... hold on for 1 more day, then spoil yourself rotten either way.
    Really? Well I will try and hold out some hope. No AF yet.
  • QsMadd said:
    @morgan&amp;paul2010  I am so sorry! Will you be jumping right back into it or taking a break for awhile?
    Thank you. We will be jumping right in. I think we will be adding another injection this time to increase chances and also ask about progesterone 
  • @morgan&amp;paul2010 I'm sorry to hear that. Try to keep your head up. 

    @LoveDontCostAThing Thanks so much, I'm very happy for you too! I did go abroad to Cyprus. They say that being relaxed during the treatment can help, plus I used DEs so I'm sure that helped a lot. I had my beta 14dp5dt. We had 2 transferred so I know that could be the reason it's so high. My first ultrasound will be on Tuesday. 
  • @morgan&amp;paul2010 nothing but love and positive vibes being sent your way.  <3 I am so very sorry 
  • Update- AF started- I'm doing better now, got all my tears out early. We are out of town with family so it made it so hard because I was trying to hide my tears from them. I will call my doc in the morning to schedule cd3 scan 
  • @morgan&amp;paul2010 damn it :/ don't hold those tears back, youre allowed them x
    Me: 34 DH: 32
    TTC #1: Oct 2015
    DX: Unexplained - all tests normal
    TXX:
    Jan '17 - 1st round of Letrozole 25mg CD1-9... BFN
    Feb '17 - 2nd round of Letrozole 25mg CD1-9... BFN
    Mar '17 - 3rd round of Letrozole 25mg CD1-9 + IUI... BFP!!!!!! 


    Lilypie Maternity tickers
  • @morgan&amp;paul2010 I'm so very sorry. It's all so tough!
    *TW*
    me 36  |  him 42 | 
     married 5/2016
    ttc with TI June 2016 - Nov 2016 = BFN 
    Nov 2016 dx male infertility - intermittent azoospermia during intercourse & unexplained

    •  Dec 2016 - IUI #1 | cd 30/10 dpiui: BFP | 8w4d: MC by D&C due to blighted ovum
    •  Mar 2017 - IUI #2, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
    •  April 2017 - IUI #3, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
    •  May 2017 - IUI #4, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
    • June 2017 - IVF #1, 5 eggs retrieved, 4 fertilized, 2 high quality blasts chillin'. During retrieval, Dr. had to go through my uterus so we switched from fresh transfer to frozen. Giving my uterus a full cycle to heal.
    • August/September 2017 - Natural FET #1, transferred one day 5/6 embryo on Sept 3rd, Beta #1 171, Beta #2 402.6 | Saw heartbeat at 6 weeks, 3 days | BFP
    • April 2017 - Baby Boy Beckett was born. 
    • August 2019 - FET, transferred one day 5/6 embryo | BFP
    • December 2019 - Diagnosed with low AFI of 3.41 on 12/3, cause unknown. No tear in membranes, no issues with Baby Girl. On bedrest.
  • @morgan&amp;paul2010 darn that AF. Treat yourself to something nice this week and FX your next one is the BFP!
    Me: 34

    TTC: 40 months
    Me: endometrial polyps and most recently diagnosed with polypoid endometrium. Mild endometriosis. AMH 4.5. FSH 9.2. TSH 8.5 (recently started synthroid) Everything else normal.
    DH: now an exDH. lol. JUST MEEEEE!
    IVF #1: ER 3/11/17 (5 fertilized) ET 3/16/17 BFP (B#1-113, B#2-534, B#3-3190) MC @ 8 weeks
    TTC with just donor soon!
  • @morgan&amp;paul2010 I'm so very sorry. FX for your next try.

    *km*
    me 29  |  him 32  |  married: 4/27/2013

    TTC#1 (2/14/2017 - 4/7/17):
    Menopur = 19.66mm (R) & 17.02mm (L)| Ovidrel: 3/14/2017 | TIC 3/14-3/17/17 | *TWW* | Beta #1 3/30: 7.27 | Beta #2 4/3: 11.94| Beta #3 4/5: 8.02 | Beta #4 4/7: 2.24 | Ended as chemical pregnancy.

    TTC#2: (4/10/2017 - 5/12/17):
    Menopur = 13.59mm (R) & 21.68mm (L)| Ovidrel: 4/27/17 | TIC 4/27-4/30/17 | *TWW* | Beta #1: 0.1 = BFN

    TTC#3: (5/16-present)
    Menopur = 17mm + 13.5mm (L) 19.5mm (R) | CD11 Ovidrel 5/26/17 | TIC 5/26-5/28/17 | *TWW* | Beta #1 6/12: 9.91 | Beta #2 6/14: 13.89 | Beta #3 6/16: 20.81 | Beta #4 6/19: 41.46 | Beta #5 6/21: 24.50 | Beta #6 6/30: TBD - Will test until numbers reach zero.
  • Thanks everyone, I am doing pretty good. AF started today so on to the next cycle. I was to test out my trigger this time/ could y'all recommend where to by cheapie ovulation and hpt's?
  • amazon!
    Me: 33, DH: 40
    July 2016: IVF #1 (froze embryos)
    Aug. 2016: Hysteroscopy to remove a few polyps & Laparoscopy
    Oct. 2016: FET #1 BFN
    Nov. 2016: FET #2 BFP (ended in CP)
    March 2017: IVF #2 Fresh Transfer of 2 Blasts = BFP!!! (EDD: 11/27/17)
    Froze 5 Blasts
    DS born on 11/2/17!!!  
    Back to try for Baby #2 :)


  • @morgan&amp;paul2010 I'm sorry to hear that. FX on the next one.

    @katherind Good luck today!

    ~AC~

    Me: 31 | DH: 33 | Married: 11/11/2011

    Me: Empty Sella Syndrome

    AMH: 12/2016=0.97, 06/2017=0.70


    TTC#1 (11/18-12/12/2016): Menopur 75iu increased to 225iu= 5mm follie * Cancelled

    TTC#2 (3/17- 4/06/2017): Menopur 225iu increased to 300iu = 8mm follie RS& 7mm follie LS. * Cancelled

    TTC#3 (6/20/17): Progesterone for 14 days. 

               (7/8-7/17): Gonal F 225iu and Menopur 75iu=  5.59mm LS &  5.09mm RS. 

               (7/18-7/27): Gonal F 225iu and Menopur 150iu= 6.14mm LS & 6.23mm RS.

               (7/28-7/30): Gonal F 150iu and Menopur 150iu= 11.6mm  LS & 11.79mm RS.

               (7/31/2017): Ovidrel shot - TIC 07/31-08/02/2017 - TWW- BFN :(

    TTC#4 (8/25-Currently) Gonal F 225iu and Menopur 150iu= appt. on Wednesday


  • So my cd3 is tomorrow I will go in for my scan and start again. We will be adding menopur injection on day 9 this month- my doc is dropping my clomid from 100mg to 50mg cause I made so my follicles and adding the injection will also increase multiple risks. I asked her about progesterone, she said it is optional, that they normally use it for women who use only injections. But there is no harm in it and if I wanted it we could add that as well!
  • @morgan&amp;paul2010 Good luck! 

    AFM, I had my first ultrasound today and they saw two sacs and yolks. He saw what looks like it could be the fetus, but he thinks it's too early to tell. My next ultrasound is in two weeks. 
  • @clovelyone twins!!!!???
    *TW*
    me 36  |  him 42 | 
     married 5/2016
    ttc with TI June 2016 - Nov 2016 = BFN 
    Nov 2016 dx male infertility - intermittent azoospermia during intercourse & unexplained

    •  Dec 2016 - IUI #1 | cd 30/10 dpiui: BFP | 8w4d: MC by D&C due to blighted ovum
    •  Mar 2017 - IUI #2, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
    •  April 2017 - IUI #3, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
    •  May 2017 - IUI #4, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
    • June 2017 - IVF #1, 5 eggs retrieved, 4 fertilized, 2 high quality blasts chillin'. During retrieval, Dr. had to go through my uterus so we switched from fresh transfer to frozen. Giving my uterus a full cycle to heal.
    • August/September 2017 - Natural FET #1, transferred one day 5/6 embryo on Sept 3rd, Beta #1 171, Beta #2 402.6 | Saw heartbeat at 6 weeks, 3 days | BFP
    • April 2017 - Baby Boy Beckett was born. 
    • August 2019 - FET, transferred one day 5/6 embryo | BFP
    • December 2019 - Diagnosed with low AFI of 3.41 on 12/3, cause unknown. No tear in membranes, no issues with Baby Girl. On bedrest.
  • @JaeJayStark **TW ** Yes, we are having twins! Im excited, but nervous LOL. 
  • Does anyone know if antibiotics affects fertility meds? I'm feeling awfully sick and wondering if I need to go to the doc or tough it out
  • @clovelyone I am so thrilled for you! How very exciting. I love hearing your good news. It truly makes me hopeful. 
    *TW*
    me 36  |  him 42 | 
     married 5/2016
    ttc with TI June 2016 - Nov 2016 = BFN 
    Nov 2016 dx male infertility - intermittent azoospermia during intercourse & unexplained

    •  Dec 2016 - IUI #1 | cd 30/10 dpiui: BFP | 8w4d: MC by D&C due to blighted ovum
    •  Mar 2017 - IUI #2, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
    •  April 2017 - IUI #3, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
    •  May 2017 - IUI #4, 100mg Clomid (cd 3-7) | BFN
    • June 2017 - IVF #1, 5 eggs retrieved, 4 fertilized, 2 high quality blasts chillin'. During retrieval, Dr. had to go through my uterus so we switched from fresh transfer to frozen. Giving my uterus a full cycle to heal.
    • August/September 2017 - Natural FET #1, transferred one day 5/6 embryo on Sept 3rd, Beta #1 171, Beta #2 402.6 | Saw heartbeat at 6 weeks, 3 days | BFP
    • April 2017 - Baby Boy Beckett was born. 
    • August 2019 - FET, transferred one day 5/6 embryo | BFP
    • December 2019 - Diagnosed with low AFI of 3.41 on 12/3, cause unknown. No tear in membranes, no issues with Baby Girl. On bedrest.
  • @JaeJayStark **TW ** Yes, we are having twins! Im excited, but nervous LOL. 
    What a blessing! So excited for you!
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