That is exciting news! I was so nervous after seeing the initial +. I wish this process made me feel more optimistic instead of feeling like the other shoe is gonna drop anytime soon. I can’t wait to see your numbers🥳
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married: 10 years TTC: 10 years Diagnosis: Male Factor Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.) Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.) Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male) HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test) HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
I go in for u/s on Jan 4th which will put me at 6w6d. My last FET I went in for u/s at 6w5d so anywhere between the end of 6 weeks and early 7 weeks is normal to me. The only reason my doc did a 3rd beta on me was because my 1st beta was so low (at 54), he wanted to make sure I was progressing on track. On my last FET I only had 2 betas because I was at 229 and then 444 so I didn't need a 3rd beta.
Also... I ran out and got more tests because I was curious about the control line thing... Day 19...
Hi ladies, I’m new here, first time ever posting online in any forum but after reading your posts it seems like a supportive community to join. I’ve had 6 failed IUI’s, this is my first round of IVF, frozen transfer is today, December 27th, fingers crossed!
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married: 10 years TTC: 10 years Diagnosis: Male Factor Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.) Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.) Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male) HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test) HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
I’m so excited for you! They have me scheduled for an ultrasound at 7 weeks (Jan 3), but I’m actually going to forego the ultrasound as long as my 3rd beta results are strong today. They charge $300 out of pocket for the ultrasound and we just don’t want to fork that out. My 8 week midwife appointment is already scheduled and we will be able to listen with her doppler. I’ll be coming back to check on everyone though and pray you have an uneventful and peaceful pregnancy 🥳🥳🥳
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married: 10 years TTC: 10 years Diagnosis: Male Factor Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.) Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.) Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male) HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test) HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
My nurse just called and my beta was negative. Since my last hsg couldn’t confirm wether I have hydrosalpinx or not I plan to have a bilateral salpingectomy done before another transfer. I’m hoping and praying that is what’s cause my embryos to not implant. I will be lurking until my next fet, good luck to everyone!
I am excited too. I'm with you... I didn't care about presents either. I just want to see that heartbeat on January 4th (which will be 6w6d) and that will be the best gift ever! As far as symptoms go, for me, I'm feeling fatigued in the mornings and my boobs hurt. I haven't had any other symptoms really. Occasionally I get moody towards hubby but he brings it on himself when he makes me repeat what I just said. LOL! How are you feeling? I'm so excited for you! Any symptoms?
@onebrightlight I am so sorry!! I hope the surgery will correct whatever is wrong and you can jump right back in! Has your doc every suggested the Endometrial scratch thing? I've never had it but I know alot of people who had trouble getting their embryo to implant had the Endometrial scratch done and have been successful. Doesn't hurt to ask!
@ChristenMA83 and @Kriztyn Good Luck to you ladies tomorrow!! I'll be thinking about you!
@ kimberlyshae Yes I had the Era Biopsy done the month before this fet. The scratch is technically a biopsy, it’s just not sent off and tested, but mine was. My dr sees fluid in my uterus during ultrasound quite often so it’s pretty likely I have hydrosalpinx. I have high hopes the surgery will improve my chances
Beta 3 Results: 5323 Progesterone dropped from 16 to 12, so they increased my PIO to 1.5 E2 173.2
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married: 10 years TTC: 10 years Diagnosis: Male Factor Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.) Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.) Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male) HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test) HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Big jump on your third beta! I got a third done today, too -- the nurse said no problem if it calmed me the #@$^ down -- and I'm a 7150. I've never seen anything top 100 before so it hardly seems real. Grow, babies, grow!
I am paying out of pocket and the package includes ultrasounds -- I'd probably still pay extra to go in a week early, but then, you have done this before and probably have a better perspective. An extra week seems foreeeeever to me!
What made you choose a midwife over an OB? Have you used her before? My best friend is also pregnant and using a midwife, but I am leaning toward sticking with a traditional OB.
My boobs started hurting really early on, but it's either let up a bit or I'm just used to it. I am exhausted (luckily I can take naps whenever I want), I pee constantly, and I have had some nausea -- just a general sort of queasy feeling that makes food just not sound good, no matter what it is, and I have to force myself to eat. (Trust me when I say turning up my nose at donuts is ... not my usual way of life.)
It's amazing that there are three of us in this group so close together. I will be a FTM so all of this is very new to me, and I have no idea what to expect. I think I should be able to see the heartbeat at 6w1d, given that my first beta suggests my bean implanted right away -- but I'm not sure? I also have no idea how many more ultrasounds to expect before I'm passed off to my OB at 10 weeks. I'm just excited and hopeful and a big bundle of nervous energy. I don't know about you, but it's hard for me to concentrate of anything else!
What a morning it has been! I had some brown discharge this morning. DH and I had sex yesterday, so I wasn’t sure if that was why. I went in for an ultrasound just now at 5 weeks 6 days and baby is measuring right on track and we heard his heartbeat at 100 bpm. I have been feeling so achy and almost like a burning feeling since last night. It reminds me of what I felt right after the transfer. Is anyone else feeling this? Could it be just from the suppositories?
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married: 10 years TTC: 10 years Diagnosis: Male Factor Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.) Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.) Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male) HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test) HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
With the twins, I delivered in hospital and followed their “high risk” protocol. I wish I hadn’t in retrospect, but they were my first. I pushed for a vaginal delivery and my OB was supportive. With my daughter, I knew I wanted to have a home birth and avoid the hospital if at all possible. My experience with my midwife was non invasive and very peaceful. I am very excited to have another home birth and highly recommend it.
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married: 10 years TTC: 10 years Diagnosis: Male Factor Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.) Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.) Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male) HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test) HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Yay!!!!!!!! How exciting!!!!! I also experienced some brown spotting yesterday and a little bit today. I've felt a little crampy in the last 24 hours. But I've also had a little bit of heartburn the last few nights. Hoping all of that is good news. I'll find out next Friday❤
So glad to hear that you have been having the same symptoms. I don’t know if it is cramps, but it feels like what I imagine implantation to feel like. It’s deep and low and is constant. Like it feels as if something is burrowing down. That sounds nuts, but it is a very unique feeling. Or maybe it’s the suppositories? Except I only started feeling this yesterday, could it be the ligaments stretching?
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married: 10 years TTC: 10 years Diagnosis: Male Factor Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.) Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.) Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male) HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test) HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Yea, it's probably your uterus stretching. I know the suppositories can make you cramp too. I'm sure there's alot going on down there. I think what you're feeling is a good thing. I wish I had an ultrasound machine at home so I could check things out daily. Lol!!
HCG 41, progesterone 17. So a positive result, but pretty low. We have another test Monday to see if levels are heading in the right direction. Super worried this is going to end up as a CP, but trying to stay optimistic.
Thank you for the encouragement. This process is so stressful. I know you understand. ❤️
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married: 10 years TTC: 10 years Diagnosis: Male Factor Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.) Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.) Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male) HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test) HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Congratulations! I think you are doing great! Both Kimberlyshae and I had lower first betas, but have been doubling. My Progesterone went from 16 at 2nd beta to 12 yesterday, but Dr isn’t worried and just increased my PIO a bit. Your Progesterone is great, so I think you are fine❤️
Me: 38 DH: 38 Married: 10 years TTC: 10 years Diagnosis: Male Factor Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.) Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.) Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male) HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test) HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
I know how you feel. My 1st beta at 10dp6dt was 54 and in my mind I thought it was going to be a CP but my 2nd and 3rd betas more than doubled. Try to stay positive! Maybe you just had a late implanter. Do you have any symptoms?
Symptoms are tender breasts and fatigue started hitting me yesterday. It does feel very much like our pregnancy early in 2018 so that makes me hopeful. I just need a fast forward to Monday afternoon please.
I totally feel ya! That's all we do is wait and then wait some more. I also have sore boobs and my fatigue has gotten ba ba ba ba bad! It's just in the mornings though. Hoping your numbers double on Monday!! You got this!
Hello ladies. Not sure if this forum is still active but I decided to share my story and hopefully give someone hope. These forums have been a great support during my journey. I’m 28 and DH is 29, I was diagnosed with pcos last year September after trying to get pregnant for about 6 months. Since I wasn’t responding to the IUI protocol my RE decided to move straight to IVF. Did my first round in June, transfer canceled due to ohss with a total of 8 blasts all Pgs tested including 2 abnormal. First fet in July with a BFP after 8 days, sadly ended in miscarriage around mid August. Second fet in nov, ended in BFN and RE thinks it’s because she had a hard time getting the needle into my cervix. We decided to do a back to back fet in December (last 2 embryos) with cervix dilation 1 week before ET. Transfer was a breeze, she had no trouble going it...BFP with first beta of 800. After spending nearly $60 000 ( thank God I have a great insurance which covers 80% of the cost) we are finally pregnant again which is amazing and scary at the same time. To all the ladies going through some type of fertility problems and having trouble getting pregnant, just hang in there and keep on trying. God will send you your miracle 👶 I
Little update.. had my 2 days post transfer appt yesterday (12/29) and after bloodwork Dr. called and told me progesterone level was low and to start Progesterone in Oil.. gave myself first shot and now have a bruise and knot in my tush... I think I injected too low so tonight I'll try more on the love handle area. I hate this waiting game, really hoping this embryo sticks.
Me: 34 DH: 36 Married: 2 years TTC: 1.5 years Diagnosis: Unexplained Infertility 6 Failed IUI's (only did 6 bc insurance unfortunately required that many to qualify for IVF) Polypectomy: August 2018 Egg Retrieval #1- 11/16: 16 retrieved, 12 fertilized, 4 frozen FET #1- 12/27 Protocol- Baby Aspirin, Estrace, Crinone, PIO
The PIO shots were hard for me to get the hang of, and I had myself limping after a few early ones. Someone else recommended that I massage my butt after with a foam roller and then use a heating pad on low for 10 minutes. It helps me A TON.
@believe8616 the PIO shots do hurt. Can hubby give them to you? I just discovered last week that if you spread your skin out, it hurts less. My RE told me to give the shot where your back pockets of your jeans hit you on the top outer corner of your pocket. Just a tip if that helps.
I have a question... what kind of facewash is everyone using? I'm using Rodan and Fields but I know the ingredients aren't safe for pregnancy. So what should I use instead?
@kimberlyshae I use Tatcha camellia cleansing oil — cleansing oils generally are safe and i love them. But if you are using Rodan & Fields for acne, I’ve heard Mederma AG is great.
So we're going up and the numbers are doing what they're supposed to...just slower than I would like. We have another BETA Friday morning. Boobs are still sore, I'm still fatigued and my stomach is feeling different, but no real nausea. So more waiting.
Is anyone else having mild cramping every day? I've had it every morning and every night for the last few days. Is that good or bad? (I'm 6w2d) I've had some twinges on my left side also. Just makes me nervous.
Re: Dec 2018 FET
Married: 10 years
TTC: 10 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.)
Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.)
Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male)
HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test)
HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
@lindsjacobs
Also... I ran out and got more tests because I was curious about the control line thing...
Day 19...
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married: 6 years
TTC: 6 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
4 Failed I.U.I's with Clomid in 2017
Retreival #1: 12/17= 9 eggs, 6 fertilized, 2 frozen 5dp
Fresh Transfer #1: 12/17- BFN
FET #1: 3/18- CP
Beta #1= 30 & Beta #2= 26
Retreival #2: 6/18= 16 eggs, 10 fertilized, 5 frozen 6dp
FET #2: 7/18 - M/C at 9 weeks
Beta #1= 229 & Beta #2= 444
FET #3: scheduled for 12/7/18 M/C at 7 weeks
Beta #1 = 50, Beta # 2 = 115, Beta #3 = 301
FET #4: scheduled for 8/16/19
TTC History in spoiler Instagram
Married Oct 2007
TTC Since Oct 2010 - MFI Diagnosis 2012 (Morphology 1% + High DNA Frag)
IUI x2 in 2012 - BFN
IVF #1 Feb 2018 - 9 Retrieved - 8 Mature - 5 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
FET#1 March 2018 - BFP - MMC May @ 10w4d
FET#2 July 2018 - BFN
IVF #2 Nov 2018 - 10 Retrieved - 10 Mature - 8 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married: 6 years
TTC: 6 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
4 Failed I.U.I's with Clomid in 2017
Retreival #1: 12/17= 9 eggs, 6 fertilized, 2 frozen 5dp
Fresh Transfer #1: 12/17- BFN
FET #1: 3/18- CP
Beta #1= 30 & Beta #2= 26
Retreival #2: 6/18= 16 eggs, 10 fertilized, 5 frozen 6dp
FET #2: 7/18 - M/C at 9 weeks
Beta #1= 229 & Beta #2= 444
FET #3: scheduled for 12/7/18 M/C at 7 weeks
Beta #1 = 50, Beta # 2 = 115, Beta #3 = 301
FET #4: scheduled for 8/16/19
Married: 10 years
TTC: 10 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.)
Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.)
Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male)
HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test)
HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
It looks like we all have ultrasounds scheduled for January 3 or 4!
I'll be 6w exactly. I have never gotten this far before and I'm not sure what to expect.
Married: 10 years
TTC: 10 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.)
Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.)
Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male)
HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test)
HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Me: 39 DH: 40
Diagnosis: Severe Tubal Blockage, DOR, One Ovary
TTC Since: 2007
Retrieval #1: 7/2012 = 4 eggs, 4 fertilized, 3 frozen 5dp
FET #1 (one embryo) 11/2012 - BFP - Daughter born 7/2013 💝
FET #2 (two embryos) 11/2015 - BFN
Retrieval #2: 7/2017 = 2 eggs, 2 fertilized
Fresh Transfer #1 (two day 3 embryos): 7/2017 - BFN
Retrieval #3: 9/2017 = Cancelled/Ovulated Early
Retrieval #4: 1/2018 = All Follicles Empty
Retrieval #5: 2/2018 = 3 eggs, 3 fertilized, all 3 stopped growing on day2
Retrieval #6: 8/2018 = Cancelled/Ovulated Early
Retrieval #7: 9/2018 = 4 eggs, 4 fertilized, 4 frozen 3dp
ERA Biopsy: 10/2018 Results: Pre-receptive. Need 24hrs more progesterone
ReceptivaDX Biopsy: 10/2018 Results: BCL6 level 2.0 (slightly elevated)
FET #3: (one embryo) 12/17/2018 🙏
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married: 6 years
TTC: 6 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
4 Failed I.U.I's with Clomid in 2017
Retreival #1: 12/17= 9 eggs, 6 fertilized, 2 frozen 5dp
Fresh Transfer #1: 12/17- BFN
FET #1: 3/18- CP
Beta #1= 30 & Beta #2= 26
Retreival #2: 6/18= 16 eggs, 10 fertilized, 5 frozen 6dp
FET #2: 7/18 - M/C at 9 weeks
Beta #1= 229 & Beta #2= 444
FET #3: scheduled for 12/7/18 M/C at 7 weeks
Beta #1 = 50, Beta # 2 = 115, Beta #3 = 301
FET #4: scheduled for 8/16/19
@ChristenMA83 and @Kriztyn Good Luck to you ladies tomorrow!! I'll be thinking about you!
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married: 6 years
TTC: 6 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
4 Failed I.U.I's with Clomid in 2017
Retreival #1: 12/17= 9 eggs, 6 fertilized, 2 frozen 5dp
Fresh Transfer #1: 12/17- BFN
FET #1: 3/18- CP
Beta #1= 30 & Beta #2= 26
Retreival #2: 6/18= 16 eggs, 10 fertilized, 5 frozen 6dp
FET #2: 7/18 - M/C at 9 weeks
Beta #1= 229 & Beta #2= 444
FET #3: scheduled for 12/7/18 M/C at 7 weeks
Beta #1 = 50, Beta # 2 = 115, Beta #3 = 301
FET #4: scheduled for 8/16/19
Me: 39 DH: 40
Diagnosis: Severe Tubal Blockage, DOR, One Ovary
TTC Since: 2007
Retrieval #1: 7/2012 = 4 eggs, 4 fertilized, 3 frozen 5dp
FET #1 (one embryo) 11/2012 - BFP - Daughter born 7/2013 💝
FET #2 (two embryos) 11/2015 - BFN
Retrieval #2: 7/2017 = 2 eggs, 2 fertilized
Fresh Transfer #1 (two day 3 embryos): 7/2017 - BFN
Retrieval #3: 9/2017 = Cancelled/Ovulated Early
Retrieval #4: 1/2018 = All Follicles Empty
Retrieval #5: 2/2018 = 3 eggs, 3 fertilized, all 3 stopped growing on day2
Retrieval #6: 8/2018 = Cancelled/Ovulated Early
Retrieval #7: 9/2018 = 4 eggs, 4 fertilized, 4 frozen 3dp
ERA Biopsy: 10/2018 Results: Pre-receptive. Need 24hrs more progesterone
ReceptivaDX Biopsy: 10/2018 Results: BCL6 level 2.0 (slightly elevated)
FET #3: (one embryo) 12/17/2018 🙏
5323
Progesterone dropped from 16 to 12, so they increased my PIO to 1.5
E2 173.2
Married: 10 years
TTC: 10 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.)
Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.)
Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male)
HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test)
HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
I am paying out of pocket and the package includes ultrasounds -- I'd probably still pay extra to go in a week early, but then, you have done this before and probably have a better perspective.
What made you choose a midwife over an OB? Have you used her before? My best friend is also pregnant and using a midwife, but I am leaning toward sticking with a traditional OB.
@kimberlyshae
It's amazing that there are three of us in this group so close together. I will be a FTM so all of this is very new to me, and I have no idea what to expect. I think I should be able to see the heartbeat at 6w1d, given that my first beta suggests my bean implanted right away -- but I'm not sure? I also have no idea how many more ultrasounds to expect before I'm passed off to my OB at 10 weeks. I'm just excited and hopeful and a big bundle of nervous energy. I don't know about you, but it's hard for me to concentrate of anything else!
Married: 10 years
TTC: 10 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.)
Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.)
Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male)
HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test)
HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Married: 10 years
TTC: 10 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.)
Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.)
Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male)
HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test)
HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married: 6 years
TTC: 6 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
4 Failed I.U.I's with Clomid in 2017
Retreival #1: 12/17= 9 eggs, 6 fertilized, 2 frozen 5dp
Fresh Transfer #1: 12/17- BFN
FET #1: 3/18- CP
Beta #1= 30 & Beta #2= 26
Retreival #2: 6/18= 16 eggs, 10 fertilized, 5 frozen 6dp
FET #2: 7/18 - M/C at 9 weeks
Beta #1= 229 & Beta #2= 444
FET #3: scheduled for 12/7/18 M/C at 7 weeks
Beta #1 = 50, Beta # 2 = 115, Beta #3 = 301
FET #4: scheduled for 8/16/19
Married: 10 years
TTC: 10 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.)
Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.)
Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male)
HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test)
HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married: 6 years
TTC: 6 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
4 Failed I.U.I's with Clomid in 2017
Retreival #1: 12/17= 9 eggs, 6 fertilized, 2 frozen 5dp
Fresh Transfer #1: 12/17- BFN
FET #1: 3/18- CP
Beta #1= 30 & Beta #2= 26
Retreival #2: 6/18= 16 eggs, 10 fertilized, 5 frozen 6dp
FET #2: 7/18 - M/C at 9 weeks
Beta #1= 229 & Beta #2= 444
FET #3: scheduled for 12/7/18 M/C at 7 weeks
Beta #1 = 50, Beta # 2 = 115, Beta #3 = 301
FET #4: scheduled for 8/16/19
HCG 41, progesterone 17. So a positive result, but pretty low. We have another test Monday to see if levels are heading in the right direction. Super worried this is going to end up as a CP, but trying to stay optimistic.
TTC History in spoiler Instagram
Married Oct 2007
TTC Since Oct 2010 - MFI Diagnosis 2012 (Morphology 1% + High DNA Frag)
IUI x2 in 2012 - BFN
IVF #1 Feb 2018 - 9 Retrieved - 8 Mature - 5 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
FET#1 March 2018 - BFP - MMC May @ 10w4d
FET#2 July 2018 - BFN
IVF #2 Nov 2018 - 10 Retrieved - 10 Mature - 8 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
Married: 10 years
TTC: 10 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.)
Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.)
Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male)
HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test)
HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Married: 10 years
TTC: 10 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
Open Embryo Adoption #1: B/G Twins 2014 (Transferred 3 untested embryos and had twins. 35.5 weeks. Natural birth.)
Open Embryo Adoption #2: Singleton 2017 (Transferred 1 PGS hatching blast female and had singleton at 40 weeks. Home/water birth.)
Semi-Open/Closed Embryo Adoption #3: FET 12/6/18 (1 PGS hatching blast male)
HPT: Positive 2DP 6DT (Took test in the evening but line didn't appear until 10-15 minutes after taking test)
HPT: Positive 3DP 6DT. (Took test in the evening and line appeared immediately though still the same strength as previous day).
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married: 6 years
TTC: 6 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
4 Failed I.U.I's with Clomid in 2017
Retreival #1: 12/17= 9 eggs, 6 fertilized, 2 frozen 5dp
Fresh Transfer #1: 12/17- BFN
FET #1: 3/18- CP
Beta #1= 30 & Beta #2= 26
Retreival #2: 6/18= 16 eggs, 10 fertilized, 5 frozen 6dp
FET #2: 7/18 - M/C at 9 weeks
Beta #1= 229 & Beta #2= 444
FET #3: scheduled for 12/7/18 M/C at 7 weeks
Beta #1 = 50, Beta # 2 = 115, Beta #3 = 301
FET #4: scheduled for 8/16/19
@kimberlyshae
TTC History in spoiler Instagram
Married Oct 2007
TTC Since Oct 2010 - MFI Diagnosis 2012 (Morphology 1% + High DNA Frag)
IUI x2 in 2012 - BFN
IVF #1 Feb 2018 - 9 Retrieved - 8 Mature - 5 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
FET#1 March 2018 - BFP - MMC May @ 10w4d
FET#2 July 2018 - BFN
IVF #2 Nov 2018 - 10 Retrieved - 10 Mature - 8 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married: 6 years
TTC: 6 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
4 Failed I.U.I's with Clomid in 2017
Retreival #1: 12/17= 9 eggs, 6 fertilized, 2 frozen 5dp
Fresh Transfer #1: 12/17- BFN
FET #1: 3/18- CP
Beta #1= 30 & Beta #2= 26
Retreival #2: 6/18= 16 eggs, 10 fertilized, 5 frozen 6dp
FET #2: 7/18 - M/C at 9 weeks
Beta #1= 229 & Beta #2= 444
FET #3: scheduled for 12/7/18 M/C at 7 weeks
Beta #1 = 50, Beta # 2 = 115, Beta #3 = 301
FET #4: scheduled for 8/16/19
@purplg8r Do you have a 3rd beta or an u/s date?
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married: 6 years
TTC: 6 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
4 Failed I.U.I's with Clomid in 2017
Retreival #1: 12/17= 9 eggs, 6 fertilized, 2 frozen 5dp
Fresh Transfer #1: 12/17- BFN
FET #1: 3/18- CP
Beta #1= 30 & Beta #2= 26
Retreival #2: 6/18= 16 eggs, 10 fertilized, 5 frozen 6dp
FET #2: 7/18 - M/C at 9 weeks
Beta #1= 229 & Beta #2= 444
FET #3: scheduled for 12/7/18 M/C at 7 weeks
Beta #1 = 50, Beta # 2 = 115, Beta #3 = 301
FET #4: scheduled for 8/16/19
Married: 2 years TTC: 1.5 years
Diagnosis: Unexplained Infertility
6 Failed IUI's (only did 6 bc insurance unfortunately required that many to qualify for IVF)
Polypectomy: August 2018
Egg Retrieval #1- 11/16: 16 retrieved, 12 fertilized, 4 frozen
FET #1- 12/27
Protocol- Baby Aspirin, Estrace, Crinone, PIO
The PIO shots were hard for me to get the hang of, and I had myself limping after a few early ones. Someone else recommended that I massage my butt after with a foam roller and then use a heating pad on low for 10 minutes. It helps me A TON.
I have a question... what kind of facewash is everyone using? I'm using Rodan and Fields but I know the ingredients aren't safe for pregnancy. So what should I use instead?
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married: 6 years
TTC: 6 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
4 Failed I.U.I's with Clomid in 2017
Retreival #1: 12/17= 9 eggs, 6 fertilized, 2 frozen 5dp
Fresh Transfer #1: 12/17- BFN
FET #1: 3/18- CP
Beta #1= 30 & Beta #2= 26
Retreival #2: 6/18= 16 eggs, 10 fertilized, 5 frozen 6dp
FET #2: 7/18 - M/C at 9 weeks
Beta #1= 229 & Beta #2= 444
FET #3: scheduled for 12/7/18 M/C at 7 weeks
Beta #1 = 50, Beta # 2 = 115, Beta #3 = 301
FET #4: scheduled for 8/16/19
TTC History in spoiler Instagram
Married Oct 2007
TTC Since Oct 2010 - MFI Diagnosis 2012 (Morphology 1% + High DNA Frag)
IUI x2 in 2012 - BFN
IVF #1 Feb 2018 - 9 Retrieved - 8 Mature - 5 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
FET#1 March 2018 - BFP - MMC May @ 10w4d
FET#2 July 2018 - BFN
IVF #2 Nov 2018 - 10 Retrieved - 10 Mature - 8 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
HCG=93.6, Progesterone = 19.3
So we're going up and the numbers are doing what they're supposed to...just slower than I would like. We have another BETA Friday morning. Boobs are still sore, I'm still fatigued and my stomach is feeling different, but no real nausea. So more waiting.
TTC History in spoiler Instagram
Married Oct 2007
TTC Since Oct 2010 - MFI Diagnosis 2012 (Morphology 1% + High DNA Frag)
IUI x2 in 2012 - BFN
IVF #1 Feb 2018 - 9 Retrieved - 8 Mature - 5 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
FET#1 March 2018 - BFP - MMC May @ 10w4d
FET#2 July 2018 - BFN
IVF #2 Nov 2018 - 10 Retrieved - 10 Mature - 8 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
@ChristenMA83
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married: 6 years
TTC: 6 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
4 Failed I.U.I's with Clomid in 2017
Retreival #1: 12/17= 9 eggs, 6 fertilized, 2 frozen 5dp
Fresh Transfer #1: 12/17- BFN
FET #1: 3/18- CP
Beta #1= 30 & Beta #2= 26
Retreival #2: 6/18= 16 eggs, 10 fertilized, 5 frozen 6dp
FET #2: 7/18 - M/C at 9 weeks
Beta #1= 229 & Beta #2= 444
FET #3: scheduled for 12/7/18 M/C at 7 weeks
Beta #1 = 50, Beta # 2 = 115, Beta #3 = 301
FET #4: scheduled for 8/16/19
Me: 34 DH: 36
Married: 6 years
TTC: 6 years
Diagnosis: Male Factor
4 Failed I.U.I's with Clomid in 2017
Retreival #1: 12/17= 9 eggs, 6 fertilized, 2 frozen 5dp
Fresh Transfer #1: 12/17- BFN
FET #1: 3/18- CP
Beta #1= 30 & Beta #2= 26
Retreival #2: 6/18= 16 eggs, 10 fertilized, 5 frozen 6dp
FET #2: 7/18 - M/C at 9 weeks
Beta #1= 229 & Beta #2= 444
FET #3: scheduled for 12/7/18 M/C at 7 weeks
Beta #1 = 50, Beta # 2 = 115, Beta #3 = 301
FET #4: scheduled for 8/16/19