I hadn't seen a July board yet. I just had my IVF pushed out so I will be straddling the June and July boards. Here is a bit about me.
DH and I are both 29, we have been TTC since 2015.
**TW** in 2017 I miscarried at 10 weeks. It was a blighted ovum. Had a D and C**
In 2018 diagnosed with MFI.
IVF 1 failed. Discovered I also have granular eggs
IVF 2 failed. We did get a weak implantation but low HCG but started bleeding 2 days later. Doctor thinks maybe genetic issue with DH causing low embryo quality and implantation. We are now doing a sperm donor.
I am currently on BCP. Next appointment is June 17 to check follicles and to start gonal daily. Expecting to start stims around 24-28th June.
Re: July 2019 IVF
TTC #1 since 3/2017
Dx: MFI
DH varicocele repair 4/2018
ER #1: 2/20/19; 7R/7M/7F/1D5B/1D6B (participated in a study so lower med protocol)
2/25/19: ET #1 BFN
4/24/19: FET #1 BFN
ER #2: 6/9/19; 10R/8M/6F/3D5B/3D6B
2 PGS 'NORMAL' GIRLS, 1 'indeterminate' GIRL
7/30/19 FET #2 (Transfer #3): BFP??! EDD 4/16/20
9/16/19 MMC
9/18/19 D&C
IVF 1 with ICSI we had 13 retrieved, 11 mature, 7 fertilized (fertilization rate of 54%) and 2 made it to day 5 with only 1 looking good.
IVF 2 with ICSI 12 retrieved, 8 mature, 5 fertilized (42% fertilization rate), 2 made it to day 3 with 1 looking good.
Our doctor said low fertilization rate is usually attributed to poor egg quality but a rapid drop in the number of embryos is indicitive of a genetic/chromosonal issue in the sperm. DH also looked into other signs and symptoms online and he has some others too. Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done about genetic issues. We have decided to do donor sperm.
It is strange that your doctor is calling it unexplained fertility....
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC put on pause indefinitely
TTC #1 since 2017
Dx: MFI + Mild PCOS (AMH 6.9)
IVF Journey:
ER #1: 6/18/19; 15R/11M/9F/6 FROZEN 👶🏼 un-tested
FET 1: 8/01/19, Beta 8/14 = 9...Chemical pregnancy (transferred 2)
FET 2: 12/19/19...Negative Beta 12/30 (transferred 1)
Changed Clinics
FET 3: 3/9/20, Beta #1, 37, Beta #2, 26, Beta #3 51 - Chemical pregnancy (transferred 2)
ER #2: 6/2/2020; 31R/26M/18F/13 sent for PGS Testing
6 PGS Normal Embryos - 3 girls👶🏼 + 3 boys👶🏼
FET 4: 7/30/20, Beta 1:66 Beta 2: 110...Ectopic pregnancy @ 6 weeks with Male (transferred 1)
FET 5: 11/18/20, Beta 1: 97 Beta 2: 384 Beta 3: 1010....Miscarriage @ 7 weeks with Female (transferred 1)
FET 6: 3/9/21 - Canceled due to poor lining response
FET 6.5: 7/28/21 - Beta 1: 21.5 Beta 2: 31.4 Beta 3: 28 - Chemical pregnancy, Female (transferred 1)
FET 7: 12/8/21 - Beta 1: 9 Beta 2: - Chemical pregnancy, Male+? (transferred 2)
TTC #1 since 3/2017
Dx: MFI
DH varicocele repair 4/2018
ER #1: 2/20/19; 7R/7M/7F/1D5B/1D6B (participated in a study so lower med protocol)
2/25/19: ET #1 BFN
4/24/19: FET #1 BFN
ER #2: 6/9/19; 10R/8M/6F/3D5B/3D6B
2 PGS 'NORMAL' GIRLS, 1 'indeterminate' GIRL
7/30/19 FET #2 (Transfer #3): BFP??! EDD 4/16/20
9/16/19 MMC
9/18/19 D&C
TTC #1 since 3/2017
Dx: MFI
DH varicocele repair 4/2018
ER #1: 2/20/19; 7R/7M/7F/1D5B/1D6B (participated in a study so lower med protocol)
2/25/19: ET #1 BFN
4/24/19: FET #1 BFN
ER #2: 6/9/19; 10R/8M/6F/3D5B/3D6B
2 PGS 'NORMAL' GIRLS, 1 'indeterminate' GIRL
7/30/19 FET #2 (Transfer #3): BFP??! EDD 4/16/20
9/16/19 MMC
9/18/19 D&C
That's strange that they think it's an egg issue since you retrieved a good number of eggs and that your fertilization rate was 100%! Did they say anything about quality of the eggs? We discovered my eggs were granular and slightly abnormal after the first IVF. However, we are still retrieving 3-4 normal ideal eggs and some slightly abnormal but still good.
After my IVF 1 it was mentioned about donor sperm but we were not ready at the time. With more info now it seems like that is our only option. We arent doing PGS... our doctor said it wasnt worth it for us.
TTC #1 since 3/2017
Dx: MFI
DH varicocele repair 4/2018
ER #1: 2/20/19; 7R/7M/7F/1D5B/1D6B (participated in a study so lower med protocol)
2/25/19: ET #1 BFN
4/24/19: FET #1 BFN
ER #2: 6/9/19; 10R/8M/6F/3D5B/3D6B
2 PGS 'NORMAL' GIRLS, 1 'indeterminate' GIRL
7/30/19 FET #2 (Transfer #3): BFP??! EDD 4/16/20
9/16/19 MMC
9/18/19 D&C
I am mostly still just feeling frustrated by the delay and wishing my life away to get to starting meds. But I'm planning a few weekend getaways and a proper vacation so I'm hoping that will help.
TTC #1 since 3/2017
Dx: MFI
DH varicocele repair 4/2018
ER #1: 2/20/19; 7R/7M/7F/1D5B/1D6B (participated in a study so lower med protocol)
2/25/19: ET #1 BFN
4/24/19: FET #1 BFN
ER #2: 6/9/19; 10R/8M/6F/3D5B/3D6B
2 PGS 'NORMAL' GIRLS, 1 'indeterminate' GIRL
7/30/19 FET #2 (Transfer #3): BFP??! EDD 4/16/20
9/16/19 MMC
9/18/19 D&C
We will be doing ICSI. We did on our last two cycles due to MFI. This time we will be using donor sperm and ICSI to heighten the fertilization rate (hopefully). However, we will not be doing PGS or chromosomal testing on the embryos, it has not been recommended to us by our doctor.
3 Daughters (singleton @27yo, ID Di/Di Twins @34yo)
Protein S Deficiency (Blood Clotting Disorder), MTHFR & VIT D issue
5 MC's: Blighted Ovum-D&C @ 9wks; Natural MC @ 7wks; Blighted Ovum-D&C @ 9wks; MC boy-D&C @ 9wks & Chem PG in 2019
Tubes were tied after my Twins (and now I am old). Remarried and want to give my DH a baby!
IVF#1 OE June 2019 - ER 6/15/19, 24R, 21M, 20F, 7 6DBlasts Frozen for PGS Testing,
RESULTS of PGS 4 abnormal girls, 2 abnormal boys, 1 indeterminate girl
FET#1 OE August 23, 2019 (transferring 1 indeterminate girl & 1 abnormal boy) - BFN
IVF#2 November 15, 2019 - ER 9R, 9M, 6F, 2 5dBlasts (fresh transfer) and 1 6DBlast frozen for PGS Testing,
FRESH Transfer: November 20, 2019, 2 5-day blasts transferred!!
BFP 8dp5dt on 11/27 - 12/2 on FRER, BETA #1 12/2 - 11.93. BETA #2 12/4: 4.41 ~CHEMICAL PG
******************Starting Donor Process
June 2020: Egg Donor Cycle and Fresh Transfer of 1 embryo in Czech Republic - CANCELLED DUE TO COVID19
October 2020. Split Cycle at UFC with a friend (Andrea) I met on the Bump who was also supposed to go to Prague too
DE Retrieval 9/26/2020, 26R, 24M, 12 split Cycle, 9 Fertilized + 1 "questionable", PRAYING FOR AT LEAST 5 BLASTS
10/1/2020: 4 5DBlasts (AA, BB, BC, BC), 10/2/2020: 3 6DBlasts (BB, BB, BC) FOR A TOTAL OF: 7 BLASTS!! THANK YOU GOD!!
PGS RESULTS: 5 NORMALS! DAY 5: AA BOY, BB GIRL, BC BOY / DAY 6: BB GIRL, BC GIRL
DE FET October 29, 2020 - CANCELED DUE TO FLUID IN LINING
DE FET November 16th, 2020 (transferring an PGS normal Hatching AA Boy)
39 years old DH 41. Sperm looks great. We live in San Diego
Me: ****TW loss mentioned***
MTHFR Homozygous 677TT (dx 2016)
hypothyroid
8/2018 Off birth control
11/29/2018 CP
2/10/2019. CP
3/8/2019 Saw fertility doctor, AFC 5, labs drawn
3/14/2019 Pregnant
4/18/2019 9 week ultrasound MM , stopped growing at 6 weeks, no HB. D&C
5/2/2019 Return to fertility doctor, labs show AMH 0.27. Diminished Ovarian Reserve
1st of 3 Egg retrievals planned tentatively for July
6/29/2019 started Antagonist Protocol
7/12/2019 First egg retrieval, only retrieved one egg and fell apart immediately, poor quality.
8/7/2019. Second cycle (follicular antagonist) canceled on day 5 of stims when a very large lead follicle grew out of nowhere.
11/8/2019. Second Egg retrieval with Lupron Flare Protocol. 2 eggs retrieved, fertilized with ICSI but no reaction occurred at all. Told I will never have my own babies with my eggs.
12/20/2019 ERA - pre-receptive. Needed 24 hours more of progesterone
2/2020 CP
3/2/2020 Egg donor cycle in Prague at Unica Clinic, 2 AA embryos, 1 transfer, 1 on ice. BFN. Due to pandemic, we could not return to Prague and will abandon our remaining embryo.
4/20/2020. BFP trying on our own!
06/04/2020 After HBs at 7 and 9 weeks, MM at 10 weeks 3 days. D&C, Hemorrhaged out 1 liter of blood from uterine artery rupture during procedure. Spent 1 night in the hospital with a balloon tamponade in my uterus. Baby was mosaic Trisomy 21.
8/2020. Moving forward with Donor Egg cycle at Utah Fertility Center and sharing a cycle with ladypOtter (Gina) I met on the Bump who was also supposed to go to Prague but couldn't.
9/26/2020 Donor retrieval of 26 eggs, 24 mature. Split cycle so I have 12 eggs with all 12 fertilizing. 6 PGS normal 3 boys, 3 girls
10/29/2020 Transfer day of girl donor egg embryo. BFP! First HCG 92.9. Then inappropriate rise, plateau and falling. Possibly ectopic pregnancy. ER visit with diagnosis of "pregnancy location unknown". CP
1/19/2021 Embryos shipped from Utah to my local clinic, starting prednisone for anti-histamine protocol.
2/26/2021 FET girl embryo BFP. Betas 62, 139, 386! HB at 6 weeks, then baby stopped growing at 8 week check up with weak HB measuring 6 weeks 4 days. MM at 9 weeks. D&C 4/15/21
7/13/2021 FET boy and girl embryos. First beta 10dp5dt 177, 14dp5dt 1631, 16dp5dt 6809. Pregnant with Identical triplets. At 9 weeks, Baby C no longer had a heart beat. Identical Twin Girls. Pregnancy complicated by TRAP Sequence with baby C an Acardiac fetus still receiving blood flow being pumped to it by other girls. Referred to UCSF at 18 weeks for consultation. No intervention needed at this time
2/18/22 After a failed NST, at 34 weeks 1 day, Charlotte born 4lb 4oz and Lily born 4lbs 10 oz. Our hearts are complete. Baby girls in NICU to grow and learn to eat.
Just an update. I had a US today to check on my lining and follicles. Dr saw at least 20 small follicles and my lining is nice and thin which is exactly what we hoped for. He said this is the best reserve he has seen at this point in my cycle which is awesome! I'm super happy. Just got to wait for AF to show which should be about early next week. I start gonal daily tomorrow. 😀
ACA congrats! That’s a great follicle count! Fx for a very successful cycle!
Good luck to everyone gearing up for ER already!
Thank you, I'm super happy. My doctor was like... what did you do different because this is good. And I was like I dont know... I think less stress and really pushing my workout regime. So I'm hoping that this cycle works for us!
Good luck to you too!
@rebeccac0724 stims start around a week after the last BCP (at least for my protocol last month).
For me, my last pill was taken on a Saturday, got my period Wednesday and had my baseline the next day on Thursday (this was a pre-scheduled date as I think they assume you will be somewhere around CD2-4 when you have the last baseline before stims). Stims started on Friday so for me, stims started on CD3.
I'm actually curious if it really matters what CD you start stims.
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC put on pause indefinitely
@rebeccac0724 i agree, it is probably because they are assuming where you will be in your cycle... but let us know what they say. Yeah we are doing a sperm donor this time.. we did 2 rounds normal and the doctor thinks the issue we are having is from a genetic issue on DH side. We are actually living in Mexico right now so our clinic is looking at Mexican sperm banks first within their network and then outside. but we are now looking at an international bank coming from the US so we can find particular characteristics that match my DH. It's hard finding his characteristics in Mexico.
TTC #1 since 3/2017
Dx: MFI
DH varicocele repair 4/2018
ER #1: 2/20/19; 7R/7M/7F/1D5B/1D6B (participated in a study so lower med protocol)
2/25/19: ET #1 BFN
4/24/19: FET #1 BFN
ER #2: 6/9/19; 10R/8M/6F/3D5B/3D6B
2 PGS 'NORMAL' GIRLS, 1 'indeterminate' GIRL
7/30/19 FET #2 (Transfer #3): BFP??! EDD 4/16/20
9/16/19 MMC
9/18/19 D&C
@ACAC25 - that's a great number of follicles! yay!
@ladyp0tter how did your ER go?
I just bought all my IVF meds today... can't believe this is happening!!! The pharmacist was super friendly and we did a mock Follistim injection. I go in Thursday morning for bloodwork & ultrasound and start the injections.
I ended up with 24 retrieved and 20 fertilized (they didn't tell me mature/immature). I am expecting a call tomorrow to tell me how many made it past day 3 (which is today). So nervous to see how many blasts end up making it!!
3 Daughters (singleton @27yo, ID Di/Di Twins @34yo)
Protein S Deficiency (Blood Clotting Disorder), MTHFR & VIT D issue
5 MC's: Blighted Ovum-D&C @ 9wks; Natural MC @ 7wks; Blighted Ovum-D&C @ 9wks; MC boy-D&C @ 9wks & Chem PG in 2019
Tubes were tied after my Twins (and now I am old). Remarried and want to give my DH a baby!
IVF#1 OE June 2019 - ER 6/15/19, 24R, 21M, 20F, 7 6DBlasts Frozen for PGS Testing,
RESULTS of PGS 4 abnormal girls, 2 abnormal boys, 1 indeterminate girl
FET#1 OE August 23, 2019 (transferring 1 indeterminate girl & 1 abnormal boy) - BFN
IVF#2 November 15, 2019 - ER 9R, 9M, 6F, 2 5dBlasts (fresh transfer) and 1 6DBlast frozen for PGS Testing,
FRESH Transfer: November 20, 2019, 2 5-day blasts transferred!!
BFP 8dp5dt on 11/27 - 12/2 on FRER, BETA #1 12/2 - 11.93. BETA #2 12/4: 4.41 ~CHEMICAL PG
******************Starting Donor Process
June 2020: Egg Donor Cycle and Fresh Transfer of 1 embryo in Czech Republic - CANCELLED DUE TO COVID19
October 2020. Split Cycle at UFC with a friend (Andrea) I met on the Bump who was also supposed to go to Prague too
DE Retrieval 9/26/2020, 26R, 24M, 12 split Cycle, 9 Fertilized + 1 "questionable", PRAYING FOR AT LEAST 5 BLASTS
10/1/2020: 4 5DBlasts (AA, BB, BC, BC), 10/2/2020: 3 6DBlasts (BB, BB, BC) FOR A TOTAL OF: 7 BLASTS!! THANK YOU GOD!!
PGS RESULTS: 5 NORMALS! DAY 5: AA BOY, BB GIRL, BC BOY / DAY 6: BB GIRL, BC GIRL
DE FET October 29, 2020 - CANCELED DUE TO FLUID IN LINING
DE FET November 16th, 2020 (transferring an PGS normal Hatching AA Boy)
ACA - wow! That’s cool! I never would’ve thought about their being sperm banks in Mexico. If you end up using one in America let me know! I have a coupon code for access to extended information on donors at California cryobank!
Ladypotter - those are some great numbers from your ER! Keep us posted - fx for lots of healthy embryos tomorrow and blasts in a few days!
nancinator - I’m getting ready to buy my meds soon too! So nerve wracking and exciting all at the same time. When do you start meds?
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC put on pause indefinitely
@rebeccac0724 thank you I will definitely keep that in mind. I think we only have access to one international bank but I will definitely inquire just in case! Also I was told approximately 10-12 days of stims before a retrieval. For my first IVF I only did 9 days of stims and had my ER 2 days later. This was because my follicles responded too well to the meds. IVF 2 I did 12 full days of stims and ER 2 days later. This was because we used Gonal daily to control my own hormone release, slow down my response to the meds and keep my follicles an even size. I'm expecting the same this time.
TTC #1 since 3/2017
Dx: MFI
DH varicocele repair 4/2018
ER #1: 2/20/19; 7R/7M/7F/1D5B/1D6B (participated in a study so lower med protocol)
2/25/19: ET #1 BFN
4/24/19: FET #1 BFN
ER #2: 6/9/19; 10R/8M/6F/3D5B/3D6B
2 PGS 'NORMAL' GIRLS, 1 'indeterminate' GIRL
7/30/19 FET #2 (Transfer #3): BFP??! EDD 4/16/20
9/16/19 MMC
9/18/19 D&C
It's just so f***ing unfair. I feel like I cant even be happy for her.
3 Daughters (singleton @27yo, ID Di/Di Twins @34yo)
Protein S Deficiency (Blood Clotting Disorder), MTHFR & VIT D issue
5 MC's: Blighted Ovum-D&C @ 9wks; Natural MC @ 7wks; Blighted Ovum-D&C @ 9wks; MC boy-D&C @ 9wks & Chem PG in 2019
Tubes were tied after my Twins (and now I am old). Remarried and want to give my DH a baby!
IVF#1 OE June 2019 - ER 6/15/19, 24R, 21M, 20F, 7 6DBlasts Frozen for PGS Testing,
RESULTS of PGS 4 abnormal girls, 2 abnormal boys, 1 indeterminate girl
FET#1 OE August 23, 2019 (transferring 1 indeterminate girl & 1 abnormal boy) - BFN
IVF#2 November 15, 2019 - ER 9R, 9M, 6F, 2 5dBlasts (fresh transfer) and 1 6DBlast frozen for PGS Testing,
FRESH Transfer: November 20, 2019, 2 5-day blasts transferred!!
BFP 8dp5dt on 11/27 - 12/2 on FRER, BETA #1 12/2 - 11.93. BETA #2 12/4: 4.41 ~CHEMICAL PG
******************Starting Donor Process
June 2020: Egg Donor Cycle and Fresh Transfer of 1 embryo in Czech Republic - CANCELLED DUE TO COVID19
October 2020. Split Cycle at UFC with a friend (Andrea) I met on the Bump who was also supposed to go to Prague too
DE Retrieval 9/26/2020, 26R, 24M, 12 split Cycle, 9 Fertilized + 1 "questionable", PRAYING FOR AT LEAST 5 BLASTS
10/1/2020: 4 5DBlasts (AA, BB, BC, BC), 10/2/2020: 3 6DBlasts (BB, BB, BC) FOR A TOTAL OF: 7 BLASTS!! THANK YOU GOD!!
PGS RESULTS: 5 NORMALS! DAY 5: AA BOY, BB GIRL, BC BOY / DAY 6: BB GIRL, BC GIRL
DE FET October 29, 2020 - CANCELED DUE TO FLUID IN LINING
DE FET November 16th, 2020 (transferring an PGS normal Hatching AA Boy)
TTC #1 since 7.2017
Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies
IUI #1-3 | all BFN
IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20
Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22 | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy
DS born 7.19.22 after induction
TTC #2 begins 6.2023
Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
Repeat labs in 8 weeks
Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
TTC put on pause indefinitely
Also my step sister is 23, just got married last month, and is going to start trying right away, despite having just returned from their honeymoon where there is Zika. If she is pregnant before me, idk how I’ll get through it. Not to mention she’s already claiming baby names 🙄
And about baby names. Urgh. My cousin who is PG with her second named her son Bobby after my grandad who died when she was very young. She doesnt even remember him. It kills me because we wanted, and still will if we are blessed with a boy, to call our son Robert and I wanted his nickname to be Bobby. I find I cant even remotely relate to her at all.
Why is this process so hard!
Its so frustrating to watch every one else get pregnant so easily. Hopefully we will all have our babies soon.
@jamieswan88 thank you for the recommendation. I have done a lot over the last few months to try to improve egg quality... I started diabetic meds (to improve metabolism and change the proteins on my egg) and I've been work out a lot (with doctor's orders and specific direction) starting in March and now it seems like it has at least helped my quantity. I guess we will find out about quality in a few weeks. My hope is that if we get more follicles and eggs that there will be more of good quality.