SP128 youre RE is letting you do a fresh transfer AND testing the rest?? Thats awesome!!! I soooo wanted to do that but couldn't!
WOOHOO party on!! Well not too much cause you'll be preggers
AFM: Waiting to here back from the nurses to get exact dates eeeekkkkk. RE is not down with the immunology testing at all and gave me another RE to consult with...not thrilling as who really has the time for that? Rather she just send me to a lab Its so hard to have trust in this process! And you have to believe the dr knows best BUT do they! I'm the one they're experimenting with. UGH shouldve looked into this sooner as who know how long the actual results could take and I certainly dont want to wait any longer in this already marathon process!!!!
History of TTC in spoiler box
TTC since 2014 Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30 7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10. IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!! IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!! IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
@SP128 so excited about your retrieval and fertilized eggs! Such awesome news.
AFM: Had an Ultrasound and bloodwork this morning. Looking like four 18mms for sure, and maybe one more on the right. 2 other small ones at 10 & 11. It's sounding like I will trigger tonight but won't know for sure until later today.
*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.
Update: The Dr wants me to come in tomorrow for another ultrasound so it's looking like trigger tomorrow.
*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 Woo hoo. Party time!! FX the smaller ones catch up.
@Hopeful_mom Yes, I'm transferring an untested fresh because my insurance says I have to. My original plan before the insurance company spoiled it was to freeze all and do a FET of a normal PGS tested one.
***TW*** Me: 36 DH:35 Married: 7/10/2016 TTC#1 - May 2016 BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016 BFP 5/5/2017 - CP IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161 Adam Born on 3/18/18
I had my first ultrasound this morning, it's only been 3 days of Stims but there are already 12 very visible follicles! I had a borderline low AFC of 7 & we were hoping for 5-7 mature eggs but it looks like maybe we're going to get more. Trying to keep from getting too hopeful until we actually see how many mature eggs are retrieved. I'm on ultrasounds everyother day so hoping Weds is just as good. They can't use E2 as a marker for me since I'm on letrozole to keep my estrogen lower so LOTS of ultrasounds for me.
@SP128 I feel like I'm channeling u & hope this continues! I wouldn't mind having the numbers & success your having.
@mrsa2017 or anyone else with PCOS have you looked at letrozole? I'm on it bc they don't want my estrogen to get too high but some dr are using it for pcos patients. The research isn't extensive (mainly small scale studies) but it looks like it might help prevent OHSS and possibly help mature eggs in pcos patients.
@SP128 whatever the outcome just try and relax a bit while you're on break. I really should've studied to become a teacher like I wanted so that I can have summer, winter and in between breaks hahhaha.
@JaeJayStark how many days have you been stimming for?
@bionerdsteph MAJOR question alert for RE, thank you. I am so paranoid about getting OHSS. So high estrogen means alot more follicles? (I will be applying for medical school after this )...
IF really is a learning journey.
Me:28 DH:33
01/10/12 : First ectopic pregnancy Dx:PCOS 2012-2015: TTC #2 (2 rounds of clomid + metformin) 04/13/15: Second ectopic pregnancy 02/29/16: Third ectopic pregnancy Tubal Infertility Married: 2/11/17 7/21/17 : Consult with RE 10/12/17 : Second consult with a different RE 1st IVF Cycle scheduled for Feb 2018 02/13/18 : ER (22 follies,16m Eggs, 11 fert, 5 blasts) 02/18/18 : ET - 2 beautiful blast 3AA,2AA (highest quality) 02/27/18 : First Beta - 193!!! 03/01/18 : Second Beta - 546
@mrsa2017 I think letrozole is supposed to help rebalance the estrogen and FSH ratio which helps produce more mature follicles and helps decrease cysts and unproductive follicles. I didn't research about it for pcos, I had hormone sensitive cancer and they want to keep the estrogen levels lower for me but I was looking to make sure it wasn't detrimental to IVF outcomes & saw a bunch of studies where it was used for pcos- In all the studies I found it was either helpful or didn't do anything, didn't see any evidence it would decrease mature egg retrieval or live birth rates.
@hopeful_mom I hear you on the listening to the doctor. This is such an emotional process, I'm never sure if I should push for certain things or accept that he knows best... @JaeJayStark you're so close!! Looks like all of them might get to where they need to! @bionerdsteph you're off to a great start!
*TW* me 34 | him 37 | married 6/6/15
• September 2016 - TI #1 | 100mg Clomid w/ injections, BFP | 6w4d: Ectopic surgery, removed left tube
• December 2016 - TI #2, 100mg Clomid BFP| D&C for missed miscarriage 1/25/17 • April 2017 - TI #3, 100mg Clomid BFP | CP • May/June 2017 - IVF#1 - BFP - Due 3/7/18
bionerdsteph Hooray! Looking good! I am jealous that they can see all that this early!
*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.
@bionerdsteph sorry to hear that and glad you're okay now. Is letrozole recommended in any of the protocols?
Q for everyone: What is the minimum and maximum amount of days that you can stim for?
Me:28 DH:33
01/10/12 : First ectopic pregnancy Dx:PCOS 2012-2015: TTC #2 (2 rounds of clomid + metformin) 04/13/15: Second ectopic pregnancy 02/29/16: Third ectopic pregnancy Tubal Infertility Married: 2/11/17 7/21/17 : Consult with RE 10/12/17 : Second consult with a different RE 1st IVF Cycle scheduled for Feb 2018 02/13/18 : ER (22 follies,16m Eggs, 11 fert, 5 blasts) 02/18/18 : ET - 2 beautiful blast 3AA,2AA (highest quality) 02/27/18 : First Beta - 193!!! 03/01/18 : Second Beta - 546
JaeJayStark funny reading ur first update i thought i'm not a dr but i would push it one more day...I found my true calling
SP128 yes yes u did say that - hopefully it will work to your advantage!!
bionerdsteph sounds like you're doing great - hope it continues!!
mrsa2017 one cycle i was as early to go in 9 days and the most was 14 days....its all to ur body and how it responds
History of TTC in spoiler box
TTC since 2014 Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30 7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10. IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!! IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!! IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
@bionerdsteph Channel away. Looks like you are doing awesome! Keep up the good work ovaries!
@mrsa2017 The teacher schedule is awesome. I work in a school, not a teacher but get the same benefits! Today was the last day of work for staff. I was in for 30 minutes and left for the summer : ) I think I stimmed for 13 days and triggered on day 14. Slow and steady over here.
No call from RE to do a 3 day transfer..... Tomorrow will be 3 days. So, I'm going to hope my embabies are doing ok. This.Bloat.Is.Unreal. Down some more weight but feel and look huge.
***TW*** Me: 36 DH:35 Married: 7/10/2016 TTC#1 - May 2016 BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016 BFP 5/5/2017 - CP IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161 Adam Born on 3/18/18
Okay so I'm definitely looking to stim from anywhere between a week and a half to 2. Because my hubby won't be with me (and if I can't seem too do it myself) I need to make sure have my family members on alert to stick me.
@SP128 I'm definitely considering that to be my later career move once I retire from being a Customs Officer.
Me:28 DH:33
01/10/12 : First ectopic pregnancy Dx:PCOS 2012-2015: TTC #2 (2 rounds of clomid + metformin) 04/13/15: Second ectopic pregnancy 02/29/16: Third ectopic pregnancy Tubal Infertility Married: 2/11/17 7/21/17 : Consult with RE 10/12/17 : Second consult with a different RE 1st IVF Cycle scheduled for Feb 2018 02/13/18 : ER (22 follies,16m Eggs, 11 fert, 5 blasts) 02/18/18 : ET - 2 beautiful blast 3AA,2AA (highest quality) 02/27/18 : First Beta - 193!!! 03/01/18 : Second Beta - 546
SP128 I can barely keep my eyes open BUT glad you're bloat is going down as this means you'll be ready to go in 2 more days I"m jealous of your fresh transfer i think its great AND thats great news about not hearing anything for a 3dt as that means your lil embabies are looking good and they're going to wait to 5dt i'm very excited for u!!!
mrsa2017 be prepared for it all and your body will let u know what it wants to do
History of TTC in spoiler box
TTC since 2014 Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30 7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10. IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!! IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!! IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
Just got back from the RE. My Doctor wanted to see if she could see my ovaries better than the sonographer. It seems they dropped a little and we were able to see them better. 3 dominant follicles in each.
She said since I didn't have many follicles and my ovaries are hard to get to that we could switch to IUI if I wanted. That made me super sad. She said worst case they can't get to my ovaries to get any and best case they retrieve 6. She said most likely we will 2 embryos. I'm feeling so down about it all.
SP128 So happy all is moving along! Weehoo, five day transfer coming up!
*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 I'm so sorry to hear about that... do you know what you are going to do? How many days of stims have you been on? Thinking about you.
TTC 4 years. 7 failed IUI's with either Clomid, Femara and/or Trigger Shots. Started IVF journey in February 2017. Polyps removed in May. 1st IVF Transfer September 26th. BFP. Expected due date 6/14/18. Baby boy born 5/25/18 at 6 lb 9 oz. My bundle of joy.
This is a tough call, and I can see why you'd be disappointed. I'd probably do the IVF if I thought they could retrieve 6 eggs, but if I thought they could only retrieve 3 or less, I'd probably wait and try again next month. But also - 2 embryos is good! That means more than 2 eggs, yes?
Would you consider freezing them and doing another round?
I'm on day 12 of stims. We are going to do retrieval because she doesn't think it would be any better for other cycles. We've always had problems seeing my right ovary. Yeah 2 embryos, she thinks we will likely get at least 3 eggs (she was guessing the average). I'm going to be so nervous to wake up to hear what they were able to get. Can't any part of this process be easy? I am seriously considering adoption today.
*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 Oh man! I'm sorry to hear this. I think I would've voted for retrieval as well considering the RE thinks they can get at least 3 eggs. FX so hard for you lady. Keep us updated. Quality over quantity any day
***TW*** Me: 36 DH:35 Married: 7/10/2016 TTC#1 - May 2016 BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016 BFP 5/5/2017 - CP IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161 Adam Born on 3/18/18
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 - exactly, I'll second @SP128 - quality over quantity. FX that the eggs you get are just perfect and fertilize easily, then grow grow grow! Sending you lots of good vibes and feeling hopeful for you!
Hoping for the best outcome for you love... "Come on eggs and embryos do your stuff!"
Me:28 DH:33
01/10/12 : First ectopic pregnancy Dx:PCOS 2012-2015: TTC #2 (2 rounds of clomid + metformin) 04/13/15: Second ectopic pregnancy 02/29/16: Third ectopic pregnancy Tubal Infertility Married: 2/11/17 7/21/17 : Consult with RE 10/12/17 : Second consult with a different RE 1st IVF Cycle scheduled for Feb 2018 02/13/18 : ER (22 follies,16m Eggs, 11 fert, 5 blasts) 02/18/18 : ET - 2 beautiful blast 3AA,2AA (highest quality) 02/27/18 : First Beta - 193!!! 03/01/18 : Second Beta - 546
KZ1126 I'm doing medicated just started my estrace as a matter of fact.
JaeJayStark sorry to see your update i know its hard and not what we want to hear...interesting she said to do IUI with so many showing. I would've went forward with the ER, remember you just need one strong one. I know its not ideal at all!! Last cycle I didn't have many showing either and still got 2 normies and i'm old at least u still have age on your side, quality over quantity!!
bionerdsteph its a good question as there were times i was very gassy during US but i can't really remember whether there was any food to blame or not either...
AFM: I've officially started prep for my FET so we shall see how this goes. Today I finally did something for me and actually got to feel like a kid again seeing New Kids On The Block perform. Yes my OH could not stop making fun of me, but it was still fun. Originally I was suppose to be preggers and not be able to go, but once I got over that I really did have a great time. Amazing how they all look and move! Great performers they are!!
History of TTC in spoiler box
TTC since 2014 Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30 7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10. IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!! IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!! IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
@Hopeful_mom New Kids? Blast from the past!! Glad you had fun despite OH making fun of you. Just can't appreciate classic 90s that's all. Rehoming of the embaby is tomorrow!!! A couple of days ago, the online portal said 10:30 am, last night it said 8 am. I'll wait for the call to confirm.
AFM: I felt like a beached whale last night per usual. I slept with a heating pad and miraculously I feel much better this morning. Not 100%, but not as bad. If I'm lucky, I can button my shorts today.
***TW*** Me: 36 DH:35 Married: 7/10/2016 TTC#1 - May 2016 BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016 BFP 5/5/2017 - CP IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161 Adam Born on 3/18/18
mrsa2017 Thank you for your well wishes! It truly helps.
Hopeful_mom Thank you so much! I really appreciate the pep talk. What does the prep for FET look like?
SP128 "If I'm lucky, I can button my shorts today." Bahahahaha!! You crack me up. So the after ER bloat is bad? Yikes!
KZ1126 where are you at in the process? Sometimes I lose track. Too many details to follow
AFM: Triggered last night at 10:45 pm. My mom came over to give me the butt shot. Went well. My office has me take a hpt to make sure the hcg was absorbed. That messes with your brain a bit. I got a positive so we are good on the shot. ER is at 10:45 tomorrow morning. Starting to get a little nervous.
Love you ladies, couldn't do it without 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.
@KZ1126 omg that is so soon!!! Have you POAS? Will you POAS?
*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.
@Hopeful_mom New Kids was also my first concert! How fun!! Sounds like everything is progressing for everyone. When is your FET supposed to be? I'm still waiting on the PGS testing... seems like it's taking forever.
TTC 4 years. 7 failed IUI's with either Clomid, Femara and/or Trigger Shots. Started IVF journey in February 2017. Polyps removed in May. 1st IVF Transfer September 26th. BFP. Expected due date 6/14/18. Baby boy born 5/25/18 at 6 lb 9 oz. My bundle of joy.
@JaeJayStark I had positives so far but faint, so I'm nervous! had major symptoms then they stopped, so trying not to get too excited. @funkykey Thank you, but it seems like FOREVER AWAY!
*TW* me 34 | him 37 | married 6/6/15
• September 2016 - TI #1 | 100mg Clomid w/ injections, BFP | 6w4d: Ectopic surgery, removed left tube
• December 2016 - TI #2, 100mg Clomid BFP| D&C for missed miscarriage 1/25/17 • April 2017 - TI #3, 100mg Clomid BFP | CP • May/June 2017 - IVF#1 - BFP - Due 3/7/18
@Hopeful_mom I'm with @Holls214..... It's almost time for Christmas Carols and still no results yet. I feel like its me waiting for the results and I'm nervous with you and for you LOL....
I'm gonna warm up my pom poms for all you lucky mommas
Me:28 DH:33
01/10/12 : First ectopic pregnancy Dx:PCOS 2012-2015: TTC #2 (2 rounds of clomid + metformin) 04/13/15: Second ectopic pregnancy 02/29/16: Third ectopic pregnancy Tubal Infertility Married: 2/11/17 7/21/17 : Consult with RE 10/12/17 : Second consult with a different RE 1st IVF Cycle scheduled for Feb 2018 02/13/18 : ER (22 follies,16m Eggs, 11 fert, 5 blasts) 02/18/18 : ET - 2 beautiful blast 3AA,2AA (highest quality) 02/27/18 : First Beta - 193!!! 03/01/18 : Second Beta - 546
@KZ1126 that's great news! Yay! @mrsa2017 seriously! It seems like time is moving a snails pace when waiting for such big news. Hope you are doing well!
TTC 4 years. 7 failed IUI's with either Clomid, Femara and/or Trigger Shots. Started IVF journey in February 2017. Polyps removed in May. 1st IVF Transfer September 26th. BFP. Expected due date 6/14/18. Baby boy born 5/25/18 at 6 lb 9 oz. My bundle of joy.
@Holls214 I am doing good, thanks for asking .. I am excited to leave June behind tho and head into July. My birthday is in 20 days and my first RE consult is 23 days away... Yikes
I don't remember being this nervous on my wedding day my DH was the one crying during the entire ceremony lmao. I'm so ready for this appointment. I need the days to fly by. This worse than a TWW because I have to wait 3 weeks hahaha ironic
Me:28 DH:33
01/10/12 : First ectopic pregnancy Dx:PCOS 2012-2015: TTC #2 (2 rounds of clomid + metformin) 04/13/15: Second ectopic pregnancy 02/29/16: Third ectopic pregnancy Tubal Infertility Married: 2/11/17 7/21/17 : Consult with RE 10/12/17 : Second consult with a different RE 1st IVF Cycle scheduled for Feb 2018 02/13/18 : ER (22 follies,16m Eggs, 11 fert, 5 blasts) 02/18/18 : ET - 2 beautiful blast 3AA,2AA (highest quality) 02/27/18 : First Beta - 193!!! 03/01/18 : Second Beta - 546
AFM I had the second ultrasound this morning, after 5 days of stim. I've realized that my RE is big on managing expectations & presents the worst case scenario. So I know things are going well because he said he thinks there will be around 15 mature eggs at retrieval. He measured a bunch that are all around 11-13mm. Still to be seen if chemo scrambled them but I'm pretty happy today. I asked if 15 meant that we'd likely get at least 3-5 embryos for testing & he said maybe not. Such a Debbie Downer!
Question my Folistim has been lowered after each ultrasound, is this normal? It started at 225 IU and now is at 150IU. Menopur is holding steady at 150IU. Please tell me lowering Folistim means an egg retrieval sooner!
Re: June IVF
Me: 36 DH:35
Married: 7/10/2016
TTC#1 - May 2016
BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016
BFP 5/5/2017 - CP
IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161
WOOHOO party on!! Well not too much cause you'll be preggers
AFM: Waiting to here back from the nurses to get exact dates eeeekkkkk. RE is not down with the immunology testing at all and gave me another RE to consult with...not thrilling as who really has the time for that? Rather she just send me to a lab
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
@SP128 so excited about your retrieval and fertilized eggs! Such awesome news.
AFM: Had an Ultrasound and bloodwork this morning. Looking like four 18mms for sure, and maybe one more on the right. 2 other small ones at 10 & 11. It's sounding like I will trigger tonight but won't know for sure until later today.
me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
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
• 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.
me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
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
• 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.
@Hopeful_mom Yes, I'm transferring an untested fresh because my insurance says I have to. My original plan before the insurance company spoiled it was to freeze all and do a FET of a normal PGS tested one.
Me: 36 DH:35
Married: 7/10/2016
TTC#1 - May 2016
BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016
BFP 5/5/2017 - CP
IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161
@SP128 I feel like I'm channeling u & hope this continues! I wouldn't mind having the numbers & success your having.
@mrsa2017 or anyone else with PCOS have you looked at letrozole? I'm on it bc they don't want my estrogen to get too high but some dr are using it for pcos patients. The research isn't extensive (mainly small scale studies) but it looks like it might help prevent OHSS and possibly help mature eggs in pcos patients.
@JaeJayStark how many days have you been stimming for?
@bionerdsteph MAJOR question alert for RE, thank you. I am so paranoid about getting OHSS. So high estrogen means alot more follicles? (I will be applying for medical school after this
IF really is a learning journey.
Dx:PCOS
2012-2015: TTC #2 (2 rounds of clomid + metformin)
04/13/15: Second ectopic pregnancy
02/29/16: Third ectopic pregnancy
Tubal Infertility
Married: 2/11/17
7/21/17 : Consult with RE
10/12/17 : Second consult with a different RE
1st IVF Cycle scheduled for Feb 2018
02/13/18 : ER (22 follies,16m Eggs, 11 fert, 5 blasts)
02/18/18 : ET - 2 beautiful blast 3AA,2AA (highest quality)
02/27/18 : First Beta - 193!!!
03/01/18 : Second Beta - 546
@JaeJayStark you're so close!! Looks like all of them might get to where they need to!
@bionerdsteph you're off to a great start!
me 34 | him 37 | married 6/6/15
• April 2017 - TI #3, 100mg Clomid BFP | CP
• May/June 2017 - IVF#1 - BFP - Due 3/7/18
bionerdsteph Hooray! Looking good! I am jealous that they can see all that this early!
me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
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
• 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.
Q for everyone: What is the minimum and maximum amount of days that you can stim for?
Dx:PCOS
2012-2015: TTC #2 (2 rounds of clomid + metformin)
04/13/15: Second ectopic pregnancy
02/29/16: Third ectopic pregnancy
Tubal Infertility
Married: 2/11/17
7/21/17 : Consult with RE
10/12/17 : Second consult with a different RE
1st IVF Cycle scheduled for Feb 2018
02/13/18 : ER (22 follies,16m Eggs, 11 fert, 5 blasts)
02/18/18 : ET - 2 beautiful blast 3AA,2AA (highest quality)
02/27/18 : First Beta - 193!!!
03/01/18 : Second Beta - 546
SP128 yes yes u did say that - hopefully it will work to your advantage!!
bionerdsteph sounds like you're doing great - hope it continues!!
mrsa2017 one cycle i was as early to go in 9 days and the most was 14 days....its all to ur body and how it responds
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
@mrsa2017 The teacher schedule is awesome. I work in a school, not a teacher but get the same benefits! Today was the last day of work for staff. I was in for 30 minutes and left for the summer : ) I think I stimmed for 13 days and triggered on day 14. Slow and steady over here.
@Hopeful_mom
No call from RE to do a 3 day transfer..... Tomorrow will be 3 days. So, I'm going to hope my embabies are doing ok. This.Bloat.Is.Unreal. Down some more weight but feel and look huge.
Me: 36 DH:35
Married: 7/10/2016
TTC#1 - May 2016
BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016
BFP 5/5/2017 - CP
IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161
@SP128 I'm definitely considering that to be my later career move once I retire from being a Customs Officer.
Dx:PCOS
2012-2015: TTC #2 (2 rounds of clomid + metformin)
04/13/15: Second ectopic pregnancy
02/29/16: Third ectopic pregnancy
Tubal Infertility
Married: 2/11/17
7/21/17 : Consult with RE
10/12/17 : Second consult with a different RE
1st IVF Cycle scheduled for Feb 2018
02/13/18 : ER (22 follies,16m Eggs, 11 fert, 5 blasts)
02/18/18 : ET - 2 beautiful blast 3AA,2AA (highest quality)
02/27/18 : First Beta - 193!!!
03/01/18 : Second Beta - 546
mrsa2017 be prepared for it all and your body will let u know what it wants to do
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
me 34 | him 37 | married 6/6/15
• April 2017 - TI #3, 100mg Clomid BFP | CP
• May/June 2017 - IVF#1 - BFP - Due 3/7/18
Just got back from the RE. My Doctor wanted to see if she could see my ovaries better than the sonographer. It seems they dropped a little and we were able to see them better. 3 dominant follicles in each.
She said since I didn't have many follicles and my ovaries are hard to get to that we could switch to IUI if I wanted. That made me super sad. She said worst case they can't get to my ovaries to get any and best case they retrieve 6. She said most likely we will 2 embryos. I'm feeling so down about it all.
SP128 So happy all is moving along! Weehoo, five day transfer coming up!
me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
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
• 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.
This is a tough call, and I can see why you'd be disappointed. I'd probably do the IVF if I thought they could retrieve 6 eggs, but if I thought they could only retrieve 3 or less, I'd probably wait and try again next month. But also - 2 embryos is good! That means more than 2 eggs, yes?
Would you consider freezing them and doing another round?
me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
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
• 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.
Me: 36 DH:35
Married: 7/10/2016
TTC#1 - May 2016
BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016
BFP 5/5/2017 - CP
IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161
me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
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
• 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.
Hoping for the best outcome for you love... "Come on eggs and embryos do your stuff!"
Dx:PCOS
2012-2015: TTC #2 (2 rounds of clomid + metformin)
04/13/15: Second ectopic pregnancy
02/29/16: Third ectopic pregnancy
Tubal Infertility
Married: 2/11/17
7/21/17 : Consult with RE
10/12/17 : Second consult with a different RE
1st IVF Cycle scheduled for Feb 2018
02/13/18 : ER (22 follies,16m Eggs, 11 fert, 5 blasts)
02/18/18 : ET - 2 beautiful blast 3AA,2AA (highest quality)
02/27/18 : First Beta - 193!!!
03/01/18 : Second Beta - 546
Me: 36 DH:35
Married: 7/10/2016
TTC#1 - May 2016
BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016
BFP 5/5/2017 - CP
IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161
JaeJayStark sorry to see your update i know its hard and not what we want to hear...interesting she said to do IUI with so many showing. I would've went forward with the ER, remember you just need one strong one. I know its not ideal at all!! Last cycle I didn't have many showing either and still got 2 normies and i'm old at least u still have age on your side, quality over quantity!!
bionerdsteph its a good question as there were times i was very gassy during US but i can't really remember whether there was any food to blame or not either...
@sp128 Is thursday transfer day?
AFM: I've officially started prep for my FET so we shall see how this goes. Today I finally did something for me and actually got to feel like a kid again seeing New Kids On The Block perform. Yes my OH could not stop making fun of me, but it was still fun. Originally I was suppose to be preggers and not be able to go, but once I got over that I really did have a great time. Amazing how they all look and move! Great performers they are!!
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
AFM: I felt like a beached whale last night per usual. I slept with a heating pad and miraculously I feel much better this morning. Not 100%, but not as bad. If I'm lucky, I can button my shorts today.
Me: 36 DH:35
Married: 7/10/2016
TTC#1 - May 2016
BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016
BFP 5/5/2017 - CP
IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161
@sp128 - hoping those shorts won't button again in a couple weeks
me 34 | him 37 | married 6/6/15
• April 2017 - TI #3, 100mg Clomid BFP | CP
• May/June 2017 - IVF#1 - BFP - Due 3/7/18
Hopeful_mom Thank you so much! I really appreciate the pep talk. What does the prep for FET look like?
SP128 "If I'm lucky, I can button my shorts today." Bahahahaha!! You crack me up. So the after ER bloat is bad? Yikes!
KZ1126 where are you at in the process? Sometimes I lose track. Too many details to follow
AFM: Triggered last night at 10:45 pm. My mom came over to give me the butt shot. Went well. My office has me take a hpt to make sure the hcg was absorbed. That messes with your brain a bit. I got a positive so we are good on the shot. ER is at 10:45 tomorrow morning. Starting to get a little nervous.
Love you ladies, couldn't do it without you!
me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
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
• 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.
me 34 | him 37 | married 6/6/15
• April 2017 - TI #3, 100mg Clomid BFP | CP
• May/June 2017 - IVF#1 - BFP - Due 3/7/18
me 36 | him 42 | married 5/2016
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
• 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.
@KZ1126 - keeping FX for you! Friday is not that far away!
@funkykey Thank you, but it seems like FOREVER AWAY!
me 34 | him 37 | married 6/6/15
• April 2017 - TI #3, 100mg Clomid BFP | CP
• May/June 2017 - IVF#1 - BFP - Due 3/7/18
I'm gonna warm up my pom poms for all you lucky mommas
Dx:PCOS
2012-2015: TTC #2 (2 rounds of clomid + metformin)
04/13/15: Second ectopic pregnancy
02/29/16: Third ectopic pregnancy
Tubal Infertility
Married: 2/11/17
7/21/17 : Consult with RE
10/12/17 : Second consult with a different RE
1st IVF Cycle scheduled for Feb 2018
02/13/18 : ER (22 follies,16m Eggs, 11 fert, 5 blasts)
02/18/18 : ET - 2 beautiful blast 3AA,2AA (highest quality)
02/27/18 : First Beta - 193!!!
03/01/18 : Second Beta - 546
@mrsa2017 seriously! It seems like time is moving a snails pace when waiting for such big news. Hope you are doing well!
@KZ1126 Friday is only two more wake ups away!!
@Holls214 It does seem like forever for you to get your results. It seems forever to me, never mind you.
Meeting embaby tomorrow at 8 am : )
How do you test out the trigger? I'm undecided if I am or not...
Edit: Virgin question about testing out trigger
Me: 36 DH:35
Married: 7/10/2016
TTC#1 - May 2016
BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016
BFP 5/5/2017 - CP
IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161
I don't remember being this nervous on my wedding day
I'm so ready for this appointment. I need the days to fly by. This worse than a TWW because I have to wait 3 weeks hahaha ironic
Dx:PCOS
2012-2015: TTC #2 (2 rounds of clomid + metformin)
04/13/15: Second ectopic pregnancy
02/29/16: Third ectopic pregnancy
Tubal Infertility
Married: 2/11/17
7/21/17 : Consult with RE
10/12/17 : Second consult with a different RE
1st IVF Cycle scheduled for Feb 2018
02/13/18 : ER (22 follies,16m Eggs, 11 fert, 5 blasts)
02/18/18 : ET - 2 beautiful blast 3AA,2AA (highest quality)
02/27/18 : First Beta - 193!!!
03/01/18 : Second Beta - 546
@mrsa2017 Letrozole is used regularly in IUI protocols but I haven't seen it in a IVF standard protocol
@JaeJayStark FX for your ER tomorrow!
AFM I had the second ultrasound this morning, after 5 days of stim. I've realized that my RE is big on managing expectations & presents the worst case scenario. So I know things are going well because he said he thinks there will be around 15 mature eggs at retrieval. He measured a bunch that are all around 11-13mm. Still to be seen if chemo scrambled them but I'm pretty happy today. I asked if 15 meant that we'd likely get at least 3-5 embryos for testing & he said maybe not. Such a Debbie Downer!
Question my Folistim has been lowered after each ultrasound, is this normal? It started at 225 IU and now is at 150IU. Menopur is holding steady at 150IU. Please tell me lowering Folistim means an egg retrieval sooner!