So my update is that I have no donor eggs. Nothing survived. What the ACTUAL FUCK
I am so busy at work, can't keep it together have no one to talk to and I am a mess.
FUUUUUUUUCCCCCVKKKKKKK infertility fuck this process.
wait WHAT???? omg... WTF??? how is this even possible????? Babe! I'm so sorry! I don't know how this is even real life! Can you leave work and say you have a stomach bug???? Just get out of there if you can!
@rallykat14 no no no what the fuck. My heart is so sad for you. I have no words aside that I am so sorry. Please take care of yourself. Hide in the bathroom if you need to. We're all here for you
BFP 3/21/2020! OMG We're having TWINS! 4/17/2020 -------------------------------- LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby! -------------------------------- Me: 33 | DH: 41 Married: March 2016 TTC #1/IUD out January 2017 PCOS dx January 2018 Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018 BFP 3/10/2018! -------------------------------
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@KristoKekerooni yas girl so friggin excited for you and wow what a thick lining! Praying that your beautiful embaby gets nice and cozy in there! I hope everything works out with your husbands time off and I know all this has been such an expense and stressor with the timing of things you guys are warriors!
@purplg8r my clinic doesn’t count AF as cd 1 until the next day if it comes after 5pm. But there have also been times when I’ve done day 3 testing on day 4 and they’ve always said it’s no big deal so I’m sure you will be fine! What are you doing this cycle again?
@rallykat14 how are you holding up during this wait? Do you get another report tomorrow? You’re doing a freeze all and PGS testing right?
@AlohaKumu hi friend!!! And ugh thanks for the warning and sorry you were blindsided by that! I remember the night that I started stimming for IVF DH and I were watching law and order and the episode was about an RE that put embryos in other women and I was legit petrified. Good thing I very much love and trust my clinic. The last clinic I went to was super shady and made me sign a consent form that I couldn’t sue them for paternity like WTAF does that mean? Isn’t that their job to make sure of?!! I have legit never signed a consent form like that at all at my new clinic.
@50Wife I’m on estrace 3 Times a day orally right now and I’ve been nauseas and have no appetite. I’ve actually managed to lose weight throughout this process which has been nice cause I could afford to lose a few pounds. I also feel super tired. But I’ve taken it before plenty of times and have had no side effects so none of it makes any sense to me!
AFM I go in for monitoring again tomorrow but everything has been on track for my FET. I’ll go back again twice next week and then start my PIO injections next Friday which me and DH are both nervous about! I’m sure we will be fine but it’s definitely scary!
@rallykat14 SHIT!! Of course you are because when it rains it pours. We’re here to listen to your f bombs and whatever you want throw at us. Ugh this is so unfair!!!
@rallykat14 please ignore my posts I was trying to catch up on mobile and it took me so long I never refreshed it and didn’t see your update. WTAF. I am seriously so frigging sorry I cannot even put it into words. Please leave if you can, it’s not worth it. This is your life, sanity, and emotions. I’m sure they would understand. This is definitely not the results that anyone was expecting. I’m so very sorry. I have no words right now. What did they say when they called?
@rallykat14 I’m so, so sorry. That news is horrific and so incredibly unfair. None of this madness makes any sense. Swear and vent to us all you need to until you can make it out of there.
Me: 35 DH: 28 TTC since June 2016 Azoospermia diagnosis (zero count) Dec 2016 AZFc chromosome microdeletion discovery March 2017 Unsuccessful TESE for DH in August 2017 October 2017 IVF with donor sperm
29R, 24M, 16F, 2d5, 4d6 (6 embryos total) Only 3 could have PGS. 2/3 normal. 5 embies frozen 12/15/17 FET #1 (1 embryo)--CP 2/7/17 FET #2 (2 embryos)--BFN Chronic endometritis diagnosis May 2018
ERA Sept 2018--borderline receptive--12 more hours of progesterone Abnormal SIS Oct 2018 Repeat hysteroscopy Nov 1. Treated recurring endometritis. 12/4/18 FET #3 (2 embryos)--BFN Our journey has come to an end.
Me: 31 Husby: 36 Married May 2014 TTC # 2 Since December 2021 Baby girl W born 2/2021 Our journey so far... (tw loss & infertility)
Diagnosis: Poor Egg Quality Working with an RE since March 2016 2 failed TI cycles 3 failed IUI cycles
IVF Feb - April 2017 23 eggs collected, 20 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI, 4 day 3 blasts, 3 day 5 blasts, 1 PGS normal Transferred 1 PGS normal embryo 4.12.17 BFP 4.21.17 MMC due to small gestational sac 6.8.17
Our adoption journey: 12.25.18 Agency picked and apps submitted! 5.1.19 Adoption on hold so we can buy a house! 1.1.20 Homestudy process started 3.14.20 First social worker visit 5.25.20 Homestudy Approved & Submitted to Agency
6.1.20 Surprise! Positive pregnancy test! Healthy baby girl born 2/10/2021
@Augusta108 I get migraines too! They are the worst, so I'm sorry you suffer from them. How did you and your doctor determine definitively that they were hormonal? I've always suspected such but it's never been confirmed.
@rallykat14 shit. I'm so angry and sad and pissed off for you. Your commitment to you job is commendable, but seriously, if you need to take off, even just the afternoon, do it. It is so unfair and unbelievable and the fact that you're holding it together even a little bit is amazing. You are an amazing person and this just sucks.
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@rallykat14, noooooo, that’s awful news. I’m so sorry, and also sorry you can’t get away from work to grieve and rage like you need to. All of this is so unfair and I’m so disappointed and angry on your behalf.
@hlb8179 , I’ve always known I was prone to getting migraines around my period, but when I started tracking my cycles it quickly became clear that I also get them right after ovulation like clockwork. It seemed to be the ovulation ones that caused the doctor the most concern. He actually prescribed a form of supplemental estrogen to take when I feel one coming on to see what happens. I haven’t had the chance to try it yet.
@rallykat14 Echoing all the other ladies: drop all the F bombs needed. I'm so, so sorry for the news. Sending you thoughts of comfort and peace as you navigate this incredibly difficult time.
Married 07.21.07 DS#1 01.23.09 DS#2 08.01.11 TTC#3 08.31.15 Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 05.16.17 Hysteroscopy 10.04.17 10.05.17 Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 01.10.19 Left tube removed dx: Endometriosis, Adenomyosis BC: February-October 2019 TTA: November-December 2019 NTNP: January 2020!
@rallykat14 I don;t even know what to say. Shit. Fuck. Dude, this is the worst news. I can't even fathom the emotions you have right now. This isn't fair! This isn't fair at all! Why?????? Friend, I am SO SO SO sorry. I would punch a thousand people if it would make you feel better. Fuck.
TTC #1 since September 2014 Diagnoses: RPL, Endometriosis, MFI
(count, morph, DNI, DNAS, multiple bilateral subclinical varicoceles), low
progesterone Check out my Infertility blog Check out my Infertility Instagram
Loss History (TW):
BFP: 3 May 2015, loss confirmed 4 June 2015 BFP: 15 August 2015, loss confirmed 23 August 2015 BFP: 16 November 2015, loss confirmed 22 November 2015 BFP: 18 July 2016, loss confirmed same day BFP: 04 March 2018, loss confirmed 23 March 2018 BFP: 12 June 2018, TWINS; D&C 06 July 2018
TTC History (TW):
3 losses in 2015 Met with OBGYN in January 2016 Me: all clear, H: OAT November 2016: HSG = All
Clear!
January 2017: H tested again, High DNA fragmentation and stainability
February 2017: Clomid + TI + Progesterone = BFN
March 2017: Clomid + HCG + IUI + Progesterone = SA/wash: zero count on attempt
#1, <1,000 on attempt #2= BFN
Varicocele Embolization- 5 May 17 December 2017 SA: Zero improvement after embolization January IVF- 25 retrieved, 11 mature, 8 fertilized, 3 frozen day fives (3AA, 3AA, 3AA), 1 frozen day 6 (5BB), 1 frozen day 7 (3CC) Three PGS normal (3AA, 3AA, 5BB), one inconclusive (3AA) FET #1: 27 February 2018, 3AA & 5BB, one stuck! BFP 04 March 2018.... Loss confirmed 23 March 2018 May 2018: SHG/SIS = all clear "beautiful uterus" FET #2: 04 June 2018, 3AA PGS normal embryo, 3AA PGS hatching inconclusive embryo. BFP: 12 June 2018, EDD 20 February 2019 Ultrasound, 25 June 2018: There are two! Lost Baby A 02 July 2018 Baby B not growing, D&C 06 July 2018 Laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, chromotubation: 23 July 2018: blocked right tube, heavily inflamed, covered in endo. Removed right tube. Removed more endo from uterus, tubes, ovaries. Endo remains on bladder and bowel.
Next Up:
TTC Naturally, possibly IUIs for remainder of 2018. ER#2 ~Jan 2019
I am basically stuck at work until Monday afternoon. I get to go home at 9 tonight and back at 7am tomorrow and that's the longest break I get.
They have no clue what happened. Her eggs that went to someone else were fine. The tested H's sperm before he left and everything looked good. They are going to ask the donor if she will go again for us but now we might have to start all over again.
Formally Leekat Me: 36 DH 38 Married Sept 2014 TTC Since Nov 2015 IVF Cycle 1 - 0 eggs IVF Cycle 2 - 3 embryos FET 1 (transferred 1 embryo) - BFN FET 2 (transferred 2 embryos- BFN IVF Cycle 3 - 1 embryo FET 3 (transferred 1 embryo) - BFN Donor Egg Retrieval 2/19/18 -4 embryos that didn't make it to freeze Donor Egg Retrieval 4/30/2018 - 6 eggs - 5 embryos frozen Day 3 FET 4 (with donor eggs) (transferred 1 embryo) -BETA 7/10 - BFN Hysteroscopy & Endo Scratch FET 5 (with donor eggs) (transferred 2 embryos)-BETA 9/10 - BFN Final FET (#6) (with donor eggs) (transferred 2 embryos) BETA 10/15 BFP!! EDD: June 24, 2019 Baby O born June 26, 2019
@rallykat14 All the f*bombs & hugs for you. I cannot imagine how devastated and all the emotions you are experiencing on top of work stress. I wish we all had the exact right words for you.
@beachbunnyxo123 So glad to hear at everything is on track! FX your monitoring continues to go well.
@KristoKekerooni Eeeeeeeeeek! I’m so excited for you!!!!! How many are you transferring? That sucks about the cost of flights and your H’s work schedule
Thanks for all the support & encouragement following our IUI & IVF consult Tuesday. I talked to the RE on the phone today and had a lot more questions answered.
I am basically stuck at work until Monday afternoon. I get to go home at 9 tonight and back at 7am tomorrow and that's the longest break I get.
They have no clue what happened. Her eggs that went to someone else were fine. The tested H's sperm before he left and everything looked good. They are going to ask the donor if she will go again for us but now we might have to start all over again.
ugh...I was going to ask if she was a first timer, but now this makes absolutely no sense. I hope they can adjust the cost for you or have some sort of guarantee... This terrifies me since if I ever move to DE I damn sure need it to be the silver bullet! That's the whole point. Hope you can have a shot of tequila tonight...
@rallykat14@beachbunnyxo123@dragonette505@hlb8179@avrilmai@purplg8r Thanks everyone for responding! It looks like overall 3-4 is most common for IUIs. @50Wife My Beta is tomorrow. Outside of the obvious, my concerns with IVF are that it might not work and I'll be crushed, and I'm having a hard time letting go of TTGP more naturally. Objectively and logically, I know at this point IVF makes a lot of sense for me, but then I also feel like if I keep trying with IUI, it could happen. **TW** I also had a MC from TI & injectables so I think that's made it harder to move away from TI/IUI too because I feel like it has to happen again. **end TW** @hlb8179 Were you able to get your trigger? @kristokekerooni Thank you so much. I've been tearing up a lot this week, and something about your post made me tear up. I think the when is enough enough? In all of my calculations for when to do what, I think I put myself lowest on the list of considerations. I've actually done 9 medicated cycles altogether, 8 of which were with injectables, and I am pretty tired emotionally, financially, and physically. I really appreciate your response for the reminder to think about what I need. Insurance does cover a portion of IUI and IVF for me. It's still pretty costly, but not as expensive as it would be, which I am very thankful for. I can't believe your FET is Tuesday! That's so soon! I can't wait to hear how it goes. Will definitely be thinking of you! @suzycupcake Did you hear back from your doctor yet? I'm not sure about the statistics of it working if your progesterone is on the lower side. They do like it to be above a certain level to maintain a pregnancy.
@rallykat14 My heart is breaking for you. I am so, so sorry. This sucks! You are a friggin superhero for standing tall and doing your job through this shit. I don't think I could. Please know how awesome you are. I just wish the universe would cut you a break. So many hugs. Please keep us updated, and as others have said, please come here to vent as much as you need to.
Oh yea, sorry! I also participate in the tww threads. Posted in there and not here. She said she likes to see it over 15 in a medicated cycle. She sent prescription to pharmacy for suppositories to take 100mg twice per day. She said that they typically start 3dpiui, but that it's okay to start now at 10dpiui. I'm so glad I demanded that P test. I wonder what my levels are without medicated cycles. I saw a lot of temp dips back when I used to chart so maybe it was a problem. My temperature in fp was mostly in the 96s and tww was mostly 97s.
People think we become mothers when we give birth but the truth is we become mothers the moment we start calling our babies to us in our thoughts, dreams and prayers. Some paths are short and some are so long that you can easily forget where you were headed.
How I feel all of the time. My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI Back on Levothyroxine FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt, 1st Beta on 7dpt 93 2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule. Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017 New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
@50Wife I’m glad they’re testing everything out first! I know, I’d love to be done at 1pm too! And I don’t have any advice but I’m m sorry it’s making you feel shitty
@rallykat14 wtf?!? My heart is breaking do you. I’m so so sorry. And you are such a strong person to be sticking it out at work. Sending you so many hugs.
@beachbunnyxo123 we’re doing our first IUI cycle. I know you can handle them but just the idea of all the injections sounds scary to me too.
Thank you all. I'll come back next week with some long sappy post about how awesome you all are. Your words helped me through today. I had no time, should not have been on the bump but needed somewhere to go. And you all took care of me. Middle fingers held high and I love you all for it.
Formally Leekat Me: 36 DH 38 Married Sept 2014 TTC Since Nov 2015 IVF Cycle 1 - 0 eggs IVF Cycle 2 - 3 embryos FET 1 (transferred 1 embryo) - BFN FET 2 (transferred 2 embryos- BFN IVF Cycle 3 - 1 embryo FET 3 (transferred 1 embryo) - BFN Donor Egg Retrieval 2/19/18 -4 embryos that didn't make it to freeze Donor Egg Retrieval 4/30/2018 - 6 eggs - 5 embryos frozen Day 3 FET 4 (with donor eggs) (transferred 1 embryo) -BETA 7/10 - BFN Hysteroscopy & Endo Scratch FET 5 (with donor eggs) (transferred 2 embryos)-BETA 9/10 - BFN Final FET (#6) (with donor eggs) (transferred 2 embryos) BETA 10/15 BFP!! EDD: June 24, 2019 Baby O born June 26, 2019
People think we become mothers when we give birth but the truth is we become mothers the moment we start calling our babies to us in our thoughts, dreams and prayers. Some paths are short and some are so long that you can easily forget where you were headed.
How I feel all of the time. My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI Back on Levothyroxine FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt, 1st Beta on 7dpt 93 2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule. Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017 New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
@madspunk I hear you about having a hard time letting go of TTC naturally. I think that’s what made the decision to move forward with IVF the hardest was the science of it all and how it wasn’t “natural”. I definitely prayed about it a lot with MH before we decided and eventually I became at peace and accepting about it and once we were in it there was so much going on I didn’t have much time to even really think about it. I know everyone is different but I just wanted to validate your concern and let you know that I can relate. No decision is the wrong decision, just go with your heart. And with that being said, GL today and fx you won’t have to even make that decision!
@rallykat14 you are such a strong woman! I can’t believe that you got through such a difficult day and came back with a hysterical gif. I’m still so sorry and we will be here for you and your post next week when you’re ready and have the time to return. Please take care and be good to yourself
@jrm_14 what did the RE say when you talked to him yesterday? Glad you got more clarity!
@purplg8r first IUI. Woohoo! How are you feeling about it?
AFM had another lining check today, measuring at 8.3 which is great looks like we are right on track. I have to wait for a call from my nurse with my BW and instructions so we’ll see what she says!
@madspunk A. Good luck today!! And, B. The whole letting go of TTGP naturally sucked. SUCKED. We went to our IVF consult and I thought cool, we'll be on the Jan schedule so we can try in December. But my doc said ok we're going to put you on BC so we can line up your cycle for January. As soon as he walked out, I cried. I just sat and cried because there it was...there goes our chance of it happening on our own. I wasn't expecting it, especially on that day. I thought we still had one more chance on our own. It's hard letting go, mentally it's a total mind fuck. **TW**I also get having it happen on your own and then really wondering if you NEED to put your body through all of that shit. It took us a year to get pregnant with our son, but it happened. So why isn't it happening this time? It should happen bc we did it once already, right?? So that just adds to the mind fuck of it all. **End TW** Bottom line, I'd say if you're not mentally as ready as you can be (bc lets be real, who wants to 100% do IVF), I'd say hold off until you are. It takes a lot out of you and I think if you're starting it and not totally ready to get shit done, then it'll wear you down quicker. We're all here to chat if you need to let out any concerns! I'm sure most of the IVF ladies have felt everything you're feeling at one point or another. Whatever you decide, we're here for you!
@madspunk , oh friend. This is such a hard choice, and I am so sorry you are at a crossroad where you need to make that choice. I would like to throw a teeny, tiny bit of logic at you. you mentioned that you don't want to try IVF and have it fail, which 100% i totally get. But at the same time, if IVF even fails, chances are, IUI would have too. With everything you have said, emotions, finances, etc, my (very humble, and no -pressure) opinion, is to move to IVF. You have been through hell. Give yourself the best shot at being successful. You have done your due diligence. You have tried, and kept the faith. You have been amazing at this. But you deserve to have your best chance. It's scary, moving on to IVF, but it's scarier and harder to sit back and lose hope. I also want to toss out there my experience. It was really, really difficult to make the choice to move to IVF. I only did one medicated TI and one medicated IUI. But even still, IVF was this big, scary, horrible thing. But, to be honest, IVF was the easiest I've had. trying naturally, trying with medication, and trying with IUI were the hardest for me. Because I knew our chances were low, but I still got my hopes. Every single month. Even the last six months of NTNP while we saved up were sheer torture. Because every single month I'd think "maybe I'm the lucky one, maybe I'm the SS" and every single month that I wasn't CRUSHED me. Once we actually started IVF, it was so freeing. Not to say it was easy... but it was easier. It let me take pressure. Sure, there were still jobs I needed to do. I had to take pills and do shots and go to the doctor. But the pressure wasn't on me or my husband to perform and then DO ALL THE THINGS. Responsibility lifted from me to the doctors and to the medicine. At that point, if I didn't respond, if I had no eggs, or no embryos, it's not my fault. I have been on cloud 9 through this, not because I'm definitely getting pregnant. But one, because I actually have a damn chance, and two, because if I don't, I know I did everything I could. Maybe that's just the way I think about it, and my mind is a little warped, but if it helps you make your choice, either way, then I'm happy to talk. At the end of the day no choice is the wrong choice if it's a choice you make for yourself. If you need help, you know I am always, always here for you, just a tag or PM away.
TTC #1 since September 2014 Diagnoses: RPL, Endometriosis, MFI
(count, morph, DNI, DNAS, multiple bilateral subclinical varicoceles), low
progesterone Check out my Infertility blog Check out my Infertility Instagram
Loss History (TW):
BFP: 3 May 2015, loss confirmed 4 June 2015 BFP: 15 August 2015, loss confirmed 23 August 2015 BFP: 16 November 2015, loss confirmed 22 November 2015 BFP: 18 July 2016, loss confirmed same day BFP: 04 March 2018, loss confirmed 23 March 2018 BFP: 12 June 2018, TWINS; D&C 06 July 2018
TTC History (TW):
3 losses in 2015 Met with OBGYN in January 2016 Me: all clear, H: OAT November 2016: HSG = All
Clear!
January 2017: H tested again, High DNA fragmentation and stainability
February 2017: Clomid + TI + Progesterone = BFN
March 2017: Clomid + HCG + IUI + Progesterone = SA/wash: zero count on attempt
#1, <1,000 on attempt #2= BFN
Varicocele Embolization- 5 May 17 December 2017 SA: Zero improvement after embolization January IVF- 25 retrieved, 11 mature, 8 fertilized, 3 frozen day fives (3AA, 3AA, 3AA), 1 frozen day 6 (5BB), 1 frozen day 7 (3CC) Three PGS normal (3AA, 3AA, 5BB), one inconclusive (3AA) FET #1: 27 February 2018, 3AA & 5BB, one stuck! BFP 04 March 2018.... Loss confirmed 23 March 2018 May 2018: SHG/SIS = all clear "beautiful uterus" FET #2: 04 June 2018, 3AA PGS normal embryo, 3AA PGS hatching inconclusive embryo. BFP: 12 June 2018, EDD 20 February 2019 Ultrasound, 25 June 2018: There are two! Lost Baby A 02 July 2018 Baby B not growing, D&C 06 July 2018 Laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, chromotubation: 23 July 2018: blocked right tube, heavily inflamed, covered in endo. Removed right tube. Removed more endo from uterus, tubes, ovaries. Endo remains on bladder and bowel.
Next Up:
TTC Naturally, possibly IUIs for remainder of 2018. ER#2 ~Jan 2019
@madspunk GL today. FX so hard for ou will not face the IVF decision. Idk if you’re religious, similar to what @beachbunnyxo123 it was in a lot of my prayers even to do IUI. At an If/loss support group this week, someone said that ultimately, God is still in control. We can PGS/PGD screen and transfer exactly right, and yet He is still in control of the implantation. Sub any higher power for God, otherwise. And if you aren’t religious, it’s still extremely difficult to let go of less medical interventions.
@KristoKekerooni What are you doing this last weekend before PUPO/PASP?!?!
@beachbunnyxo123 eeek! You’re so close! The RE answered more questions I had about IVF and statistical chances. We also discussed PGD testing, which took me by surprise. It’s difficult to know there is the chance we could have a non-life threatening but substantial disorder screened out but not taking that due to having to draw the line at some point, somewhere.
@jrm_14 , Would it be irresponsible of me to have a few margaritas and have rough sex all weekend? Was that too much info?
TTC #1 since September 2014 Diagnoses: RPL, Endometriosis, MFI
(count, morph, DNI, DNAS, multiple bilateral subclinical varicoceles), low
progesterone Check out my Infertility blog Check out my Infertility Instagram
Loss History (TW):
BFP: 3 May 2015, loss confirmed 4 June 2015 BFP: 15 August 2015, loss confirmed 23 August 2015 BFP: 16 November 2015, loss confirmed 22 November 2015 BFP: 18 July 2016, loss confirmed same day BFP: 04 March 2018, loss confirmed 23 March 2018 BFP: 12 June 2018, TWINS; D&C 06 July 2018
TTC History (TW):
3 losses in 2015 Met with OBGYN in January 2016 Me: all clear, H: OAT November 2016: HSG = All
Clear!
January 2017: H tested again, High DNA fragmentation and stainability
February 2017: Clomid + TI + Progesterone = BFN
March 2017: Clomid + HCG + IUI + Progesterone = SA/wash: zero count on attempt
#1, <1,000 on attempt #2= BFN
Varicocele Embolization- 5 May 17 December 2017 SA: Zero improvement after embolization January IVF- 25 retrieved, 11 mature, 8 fertilized, 3 frozen day fives (3AA, 3AA, 3AA), 1 frozen day 6 (5BB), 1 frozen day 7 (3CC) Three PGS normal (3AA, 3AA, 5BB), one inconclusive (3AA) FET #1: 27 February 2018, 3AA & 5BB, one stuck! BFP 04 March 2018.... Loss confirmed 23 March 2018 May 2018: SHG/SIS = all clear "beautiful uterus" FET #2: 04 June 2018, 3AA PGS normal embryo, 3AA PGS hatching inconclusive embryo. BFP: 12 June 2018, EDD 20 February 2019 Ultrasound, 25 June 2018: There are two! Lost Baby A 02 July 2018 Baby B not growing, D&C 06 July 2018 Laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, chromotubation: 23 July 2018: blocked right tube, heavily inflamed, covered in endo. Removed right tube. Removed more endo from uterus, tubes, ovaries. Endo remains on bladder and bowel.
Next Up:
TTC Naturally, possibly IUIs for remainder of 2018. ER#2 ~Jan 2019
Re: IF Testing & Treatment Week of Feb 19
wait WHAT???? omg... WTF??? how is this even possible????? Babe! I'm so sorry! I don't know how this is even real life! Can you leave work and say you have a stomach bug???? Just get out of there if you can!
TTC #2 - August 2016
MFI
IUI #1-3 BFN
BFP 4/21/18 MMC 6/11/18
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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@purplg8r my clinic doesn’t count AF as cd 1 until the next day if it comes after 5pm. But there have also been times when I’ve done day 3 testing on day 4 and they’ve always said it’s no big deal so I’m sure you will be fine! What are you doing this cycle again?
@rallykat14 how are you holding up during this wait? Do you get another report tomorrow? You’re doing a freeze all and PGS testing right?
@AlohaKumu hi friend!!! And ugh thanks for the warning and sorry you were blindsided by that! I remember the night that I started stimming for IVF DH and I were watching law and order and the episode was about an RE that put embryos in other women and I was legit petrified. Good thing I very much love and trust my clinic. The last clinic I went to was super shady and made me sign a consent form that I couldn’t sue them for paternity like WTAF does that mean? Isn’t that their job to make sure of?!! I have legit never signed a consent form like that at all at my new clinic.
@50Wife I’m on estrace 3 Times a day orally right now and I’ve been nauseas and have no appetite. I’ve actually managed to lose weight throughout this process which has been nice cause I could afford to lose a few pounds. I also feel super tired. But I’ve taken it before plenty of times and have had no side effects so none of it makes any sense to me!
AFM I go in for monitoring again tomorrow but everything has been on track for my FET. I’ll go back again twice next week and then start my PIO injections next Friday which me and DH are both nervous about! I’m sure we will be fine but it’s definitely scary!
Me: 36 DH 38
Married Sept 2014
TTC Since Nov 2015
IVF Cycle 1 - 0 eggs
IVF Cycle 2 - 3 embryos
FET 1 (transferred 1 embryo) - BFN
FET 2 (transferred 2 embryos- BFN
IVF Cycle 3 - 1 embryo
FET 3 (transferred 1 embryo) - BFN
Donor Egg Retrieval 2/19/18 -4 embryos that didn't make it to freeze
Donor Egg Retrieval 4/30/2018 - 6 eggs - 5 embryos frozen Day 3
FET 4 (with donor eggs) (transferred 1 embryo) -BETA 7/10 - BFN
Hysteroscopy & Endo Scratch
FET 5 (with donor eggs) (transferred 2 embryos)-BETA 9/10 - BFN
Final FET (#6) (with donor eggs) (transferred 2 embryos) BETA 10/15 BFP!!
EDD: June 24, 2019 Baby O born June 26, 2019
Me: 36 DH 38
Married Sept 2014
TTC Since Nov 2015
IVF Cycle 1 - 0 eggs
IVF Cycle 2 - 3 embryos
FET 1 (transferred 1 embryo) - BFN
FET 2 (transferred 2 embryos- BFN
IVF Cycle 3 - 1 embryo
FET 3 (transferred 1 embryo) - BFN
Donor Egg Retrieval 2/19/18 -4 embryos that didn't make it to freeze
Donor Egg Retrieval 4/30/2018 - 6 eggs - 5 embryos frozen Day 3
FET 4 (with donor eggs) (transferred 1 embryo) -BETA 7/10 - BFN
Hysteroscopy & Endo Scratch
FET 5 (with donor eggs) (transferred 2 embryos)-BETA 9/10 - BFN
Final FET (#6) (with donor eggs) (transferred 2 embryos) BETA 10/15 BFP!!
EDD: June 24, 2019 Baby O born June 26, 2019
I am so furious at the universe on your behalf!!!!
How can this be? Does that mean there's a sperm problem? Wtf universe give my friend a break!!!!
TTC since June 2016
Azoospermia diagnosis (zero count) Dec 2016
AZFc chromosome microdeletion discovery March 2017
Unsuccessful TESE for DH in August 2017
October 2017 IVF with donor sperm
29R, 24M, 16F, 2d5, 4d6 (6 embryos total)
Only 3 could have PGS. 2/3 normal. 5 embies frozen
12/15/17 FET #1 (1 embryo)--CP
2/7/17 FET #2 (2 embryos)--BFN
Chronic endometritis diagnosis May 2018
ERA Sept 2018--borderline receptive--12 more hours of progesterone
Abnormal SIS Oct 2018
Repeat hysteroscopy Nov 1. Treated recurring endometritis.
12/4/18 FET #3 (2 embryos)--BFN
Our journey has come to an end.
Married May 2014
TTC # 2 Since December 2021
Baby girl W born 2/2021
Our journey so far...
(tw loss & infertility)
Working with an RE since March 2016
2 failed TI cycles
3 failed IUI cycles
IVF Feb - April 2017
23 eggs collected, 20 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI, 4 day 3 blasts, 3 day 5 blasts, 1 PGS normal
Transferred 1 PGS normal embryo 4.12.17
BFP 4.21.17
MMC due to small gestational sac 6.8.17
Our adoption journey:
12.25.18 Agency picked and apps submitted!
5.1.19 Adoption on hold so we can buy a house!
1.1.20 Homestudy process started
3.14.20 First social worker visit
5.25.20 Homestudy Approved & Submitted to Agency
6.1.20 Surprise! Positive pregnancy test!
Healthy baby girl born 2/10/2021
@rallykat14 I'm so sorry for your bad news! Hugs!
DD #1: 8.16.2015
#2 EDD: 1.13.2019
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@hlb8179 , I’ve always known I was prone to getting migraines around my period, but when I started tracking my cycles it quickly became clear that I also get them right after ovulation like clockwork. It seemed to be the ovulation ones that caused the doctor the most concern. He actually prescribed a form of supplemental estrogen to take when I feel one coming on to see what happens. I haven’t had the chance to try it yet.
Married 07.21.07
DS#1 01.23.09
DS#2 08.01.11
TTC#3 08.31.15
Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 05.16.17
Hysteroscopy 10.04.17 10.05.17
Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy/HSG 01.10.19
Left tube removed
dx: Endometriosis, Adenomyosis
BC: February-October 2019
TTA: November-December 2019
NTNP: January 2020!
I don;t even know what to say. Shit. Fuck. Dude, this is the worst news. I can't even fathom the emotions you have right now. This isn't fair! This isn't fair at all! Why?????? Friend, I am SO SO SO sorry. I would punch a thousand people if it would make you feel better. Fuck.
Diagnoses: RPL, Endometriosis, MFI (count, morph, DNI, DNAS, multiple bilateral subclinical varicoceles), low progesterone
Check out my Infertility blog
Check out my Infertility Instagram
BFP: 15 August 2015, loss confirmed 23 August 2015
BFP: 16 November 2015, loss confirmed 22 November 2015
BFP: 18 July 2016, loss confirmed same day
BFP: 04 March 2018, loss confirmed 23 March 2018
BFP: 12 June 2018, TWINS; D&C 06 July 2018
Met with OBGYN in January 2016
Me: all clear, H: OAT
November 2016: HSG = All Clear!
January 2017: H tested again, High DNA fragmentation and stainability
February 2017: Clomid + TI + Progesterone = BFN
March 2017: Clomid + HCG + IUI + Progesterone = SA/wash: zero count on attempt #1, <1,000 on attempt #2= BFN
Varicocele Embolization- 5 May 17
December 2017 SA: Zero improvement after embolization
January IVF- 25 retrieved, 11 mature, 8 fertilized, 3 frozen day fives (3AA, 3AA, 3AA), 1 frozen day 6 (5BB), 1 frozen day 7 (3CC)
Three PGS normal (3AA, 3AA, 5BB), one inconclusive (3AA)
FET #1: 27 February 2018, 3AA & 5BB, one stuck! BFP 04 March 2018.... Loss confirmed 23 March 2018
May 2018: SHG/SIS = all clear "beautiful uterus"
FET #2: 04 June 2018, 3AA PGS normal embryo, 3AA PGS hatching inconclusive embryo.
BFP: 12 June 2018, EDD 20 February 2019
Ultrasound, 25 June 2018: There are two!
Lost Baby A 02 July 2018
Baby B not growing, D&C 06 July 2018
Laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, chromotubation: 23 July 2018: blocked right tube, heavily inflamed, covered in endo. Removed right tube. Removed more endo from uterus, tubes, ovaries. Endo remains on bladder and bowel.
ER#2 ~Jan 2019
They have no clue what happened. Her eggs that went to someone else were fine. The tested H's sperm before he left and everything looked good. They are going to ask the donor if she will go again for us but now we might have to start all over again.
Me: 36 DH 38
Married Sept 2014
TTC Since Nov 2015
IVF Cycle 1 - 0 eggs
IVF Cycle 2 - 3 embryos
FET 1 (transferred 1 embryo) - BFN
FET 2 (transferred 2 embryos- BFN
IVF Cycle 3 - 1 embryo
FET 3 (transferred 1 embryo) - BFN
Donor Egg Retrieval 2/19/18 -4 embryos that didn't make it to freeze
Donor Egg Retrieval 4/30/2018 - 6 eggs - 5 embryos frozen Day 3
FET 4 (with donor eggs) (transferred 1 embryo) -BETA 7/10 - BFN
Hysteroscopy & Endo Scratch
FET 5 (with donor eggs) (transferred 2 embryos)-BETA 9/10 - BFN
Final FET (#6) (with donor eggs) (transferred 2 embryos) BETA 10/15 BFP!!
EDD: June 24, 2019 Baby O born June 26, 2019
@rallykat14 - I'm sending you so much love right now *hugs* I'm so pissed at this fucked up universe right now!
Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
@beachbunnyxo123 So glad to hear at everything is on track! FX your monitoring continues to go well.
@KristoKekerooni Eeeeeeeeeek! I’m so excited for you!!!!! How many are you transferring? That sucks about the cost of flights and your H’s work schedule
Thanks for all the support & encouragement following our IUI & IVF consult Tuesday. I talked to the RE on the phone today and had a lot more questions answered.
ugh...I was going to ask if she was a first timer, but now this makes absolutely no sense. I hope they can adjust the cost for you or have some sort of guarantee... This terrifies me since if I ever move to DE I damn sure need it to be the silver bullet! That's the whole point. Hope you can have a shot of tequila tonight...
@50Wife My Beta is tomorrow. Outside of the obvious, my concerns with IVF are that it might not work and I'll be crushed, and I'm having a hard time letting go of TTGP more naturally. Objectively and logically, I know at this point IVF makes a lot of sense for me, but then I also feel like if I keep trying with IUI, it could happen.
**TW** I also had a MC from TI & injectables so I think that's made it harder to move away from TI/IUI too because I feel like it has to happen again. **end TW**
@hlb8179 Were you able to get your trigger?
@kristokekerooni Thank you so much. I've been tearing up a lot this week, and something about your post made me tear up. I think the when is enough enough? In all of my calculations for when to do what, I think I put myself lowest on the list of considerations. I've actually done 9 medicated cycles altogether, 8 of which were with injectables, and I am pretty tired emotionally, financially, and physically. I really appreciate your response for the reminder to think about what I need.
Insurance does cover a portion of IUI and IVF for me. It's still pretty costly, but not as expensive as it would be, which I am very thankful for.
I can't believe your FET is Tuesday! That's so soon! I can't wait to hear how it goes. Will definitely be thinking of you!
@suzycupcake Did you hear back from your doctor yet? I'm not sure about the statistics of it working if your progesterone is on the lower side. They do like it to be above a certain level to maintain a pregnancy.
@rallykat14 My heart is breaking for you. I am so, so sorry. This sucks! You are a friggin superhero for standing tall and doing your job through this shit. I don't think I could. Please know how awesome you are. I just wish the universe would cut you a break. So many hugs. Please keep us updated, and as others have said, please come here to vent as much as you need to.
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
@linzrunz we went to london and Paris
@50Wife I’m glad they’re testing everything out first! I know, I’d love to be done at 1pm too! And I don’t have any advice but I’m m sorry it’s making you feel shitty
@rallykat14 wtf?!? My heart is breaking do you. I’m so so sorry. And you are such a strong person to be sticking it out at work. Sending you so many hugs.
@beachbunnyxo123 we’re doing our first IUI cycle. I know you can handle them but just the idea of all the injections sounds scary to me too.
Me: 36 DH 38
Married Sept 2014
TTC Since Nov 2015
IVF Cycle 1 - 0 eggs
IVF Cycle 2 - 3 embryos
FET 1 (transferred 1 embryo) - BFN
FET 2 (transferred 2 embryos- BFN
IVF Cycle 3 - 1 embryo
FET 3 (transferred 1 embryo) - BFN
Donor Egg Retrieval 2/19/18 -4 embryos that didn't make it to freeze
Donor Egg Retrieval 4/30/2018 - 6 eggs - 5 embryos frozen Day 3
FET 4 (with donor eggs) (transferred 1 embryo) -BETA 7/10 - BFN
Hysteroscopy & Endo Scratch
FET 5 (with donor eggs) (transferred 2 embryos)-BETA 9/10 - BFN
Final FET (#6) (with donor eggs) (transferred 2 embryos) BETA 10/15 BFP!!
EDD: June 24, 2019 Baby O born June 26, 2019
Me: 36 DH 38
Married Sept 2014
TTC Since Nov 2015
IVF Cycle 1 - 0 eggs
IVF Cycle 2 - 3 embryos
FET 1 (transferred 1 embryo) - BFN
FET 2 (transferred 2 embryos- BFN
IVF Cycle 3 - 1 embryo
FET 3 (transferred 1 embryo) - BFN
Donor Egg Retrieval 2/19/18 -4 embryos that didn't make it to freeze
Donor Egg Retrieval 4/30/2018 - 6 eggs - 5 embryos frozen Day 3
FET 4 (with donor eggs) (transferred 1 embryo) -BETA 7/10 - BFN
Hysteroscopy & Endo Scratch
FET 5 (with donor eggs) (transferred 2 embryos)-BETA 9/10 - BFN
Final FET (#6) (with donor eggs) (transferred 2 embryos) BETA 10/15 BFP!!
EDD: June 24, 2019 Baby O born June 26, 2019
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
@rallykat14 you are such a strong woman! I can’t believe that you got through such a difficult day and came back with a hysterical gif. I’m still so sorry and we will be here for you and your post next week when you’re ready and have the time to return. Please take care and be good to yourself
@jrm_14 what did the RE say when you talked to him yesterday? Glad you got more clarity!
@purplg8r first IUI. Woohoo! How are you feeling about it?
AFM had another lining check today, measuring at 8.3 which is great looks like we are right on track. I have to wait for a call from my nurse with my BW and instructions so we’ll see what she says!
And, B. The whole letting go of TTGP naturally sucked. SUCKED. We went to our IVF consult and I thought cool, we'll be on the Jan schedule so we can try in December. But my doc said ok we're going to put you on BC so we can line up your cycle for January. As soon as he walked out, I cried. I just sat and cried because there it was...there goes our chance of it happening on our own. I wasn't expecting it, especially on that day. I thought we still had one more chance on our own. It's hard letting go, mentally it's a total mind fuck.
**TW**I also get having it happen on your own and then really wondering if you NEED to put your body through all of that shit. It took us a year to get pregnant with our son, but it happened. So why isn't it happening this time? It should happen bc we did it once already, right?? So that just adds to the mind fuck of it all. **End TW**
Bottom line, I'd say if you're not mentally as ready as you can be (bc lets be real, who wants to 100% do IVF), I'd say hold off until you are. It takes a lot out of you and I think if you're starting it and not totally ready to get shit done, then it'll wear you down quicker. We're all here to chat if you need to let out any concerns! I'm sure most of the IVF ladies have felt everything you're feeling at one point or another. Whatever you decide, we're here for you!
I also want to toss out there my experience. It was really, really difficult to make the choice to move to IVF. I only did one medicated TI and one medicated IUI. But even still, IVF was this big, scary, horrible thing. But, to be honest, IVF was the easiest I've had. trying naturally, trying with medication, and trying with IUI were the hardest for me. Because I knew our chances were low, but I still got my hopes. Every single month. Even the last six months of NTNP while we saved up were sheer torture. Because every single month I'd think "maybe I'm the lucky one, maybe I'm the SS" and every single month that I wasn't CRUSHED me. Once we actually started IVF, it was so freeing. Not to say it was easy... but it was easier. It let me take pressure. Sure, there were still jobs I needed to do. I had to take pills and do shots and go to the doctor. But the pressure wasn't on me or my husband to perform and then DO ALL THE THINGS. Responsibility lifted from me to the doctors and to the medicine. At that point, if I didn't respond, if I had no eggs, or no embryos, it's not my fault. I have been on cloud 9 through this, not because I'm definitely getting pregnant. But one, because I actually have a damn chance, and two, because if I don't, I know I did everything I could.
Maybe that's just the way I think about it, and my mind is a little warped, but if it helps you make your choice, either way, then I'm happy to talk.
At the end of the day no choice is the wrong choice if it's a choice you make for yourself.
If you need help, you know I am always, always here for you, just a tag or PM away.
Diagnoses: RPL, Endometriosis, MFI (count, morph, DNI, DNAS, multiple bilateral subclinical varicoceles), low progesterone
Check out my Infertility blog
Check out my Infertility Instagram
BFP: 15 August 2015, loss confirmed 23 August 2015
BFP: 16 November 2015, loss confirmed 22 November 2015
BFP: 18 July 2016, loss confirmed same day
BFP: 04 March 2018, loss confirmed 23 March 2018
BFP: 12 June 2018, TWINS; D&C 06 July 2018
Met with OBGYN in January 2016
Me: all clear, H: OAT
November 2016: HSG = All Clear!
January 2017: H tested again, High DNA fragmentation and stainability
February 2017: Clomid + TI + Progesterone = BFN
March 2017: Clomid + HCG + IUI + Progesterone = SA/wash: zero count on attempt #1, <1,000 on attempt #2= BFN
Varicocele Embolization- 5 May 17
December 2017 SA: Zero improvement after embolization
January IVF- 25 retrieved, 11 mature, 8 fertilized, 3 frozen day fives (3AA, 3AA, 3AA), 1 frozen day 6 (5BB), 1 frozen day 7 (3CC)
Three PGS normal (3AA, 3AA, 5BB), one inconclusive (3AA)
FET #1: 27 February 2018, 3AA & 5BB, one stuck! BFP 04 March 2018.... Loss confirmed 23 March 2018
May 2018: SHG/SIS = all clear "beautiful uterus"
FET #2: 04 June 2018, 3AA PGS normal embryo, 3AA PGS hatching inconclusive embryo.
BFP: 12 June 2018, EDD 20 February 2019
Ultrasound, 25 June 2018: There are two!
Lost Baby A 02 July 2018
Baby B not growing, D&C 06 July 2018
Laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, chromotubation: 23 July 2018: blocked right tube, heavily inflamed, covered in endo. Removed right tube. Removed more endo from uterus, tubes, ovaries. Endo remains on bladder and bowel.
ER#2 ~Jan 2019
@KristoKekerooni What are you doing this last weekend before PUPO/PASP?!?!
@beachbunnyxo123 eeek! You’re so close!
The RE answered more questions I had about IVF and statistical chances. We also discussed PGD testing, which took me by surprise. It’s difficult to know there is the chance we could have a non-life threatening but substantial disorder screened out but not taking that due to having to draw the line at some point, somewhere.
Diagnoses: RPL, Endometriosis, MFI (count, morph, DNI, DNAS, multiple bilateral subclinical varicoceles), low progesterone
Check out my Infertility blog
Check out my Infertility Instagram
BFP: 15 August 2015, loss confirmed 23 August 2015
BFP: 16 November 2015, loss confirmed 22 November 2015
BFP: 18 July 2016, loss confirmed same day
BFP: 04 March 2018, loss confirmed 23 March 2018
BFP: 12 June 2018, TWINS; D&C 06 July 2018
Met with OBGYN in January 2016
Me: all clear, H: OAT
November 2016: HSG = All Clear!
January 2017: H tested again, High DNA fragmentation and stainability
February 2017: Clomid + TI + Progesterone = BFN
March 2017: Clomid + HCG + IUI + Progesterone = SA/wash: zero count on attempt #1, <1,000 on attempt #2= BFN
Varicocele Embolization- 5 May 17
December 2017 SA: Zero improvement after embolization
January IVF- 25 retrieved, 11 mature, 8 fertilized, 3 frozen day fives (3AA, 3AA, 3AA), 1 frozen day 6 (5BB), 1 frozen day 7 (3CC)
Three PGS normal (3AA, 3AA, 5BB), one inconclusive (3AA)
FET #1: 27 February 2018, 3AA & 5BB, one stuck! BFP 04 March 2018.... Loss confirmed 23 March 2018
May 2018: SHG/SIS = all clear "beautiful uterus"
FET #2: 04 June 2018, 3AA PGS normal embryo, 3AA PGS hatching inconclusive embryo.
BFP: 12 June 2018, EDD 20 February 2019
Ultrasound, 25 June 2018: There are two!
Lost Baby A 02 July 2018
Baby B not growing, D&C 06 July 2018
Laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, chromotubation: 23 July 2018: blocked right tube, heavily inflamed, covered in endo. Removed right tube. Removed more endo from uterus, tubes, ovaries. Endo remains on bladder and bowel.
ER#2 ~Jan 2019