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03-26-2009, 06:03 PM
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Hey Steph, great job on the updates.
I have been more of a lurker again lately. Not sure why. I actually got pretty depressed after hearing Sanda's news. I just didn't feel like posting anything. I know it sounds weird, but all you chicks are close to me in a way. Anywho... I have been happy to read about all the ER's and ET's, the faint lines and the beta #'s! Great job ladies. This process is so overwhelming, and I can comfortably tell you that you all have helped this guy out a lot. Our "due date" is July 15th, but our OB says that she will not go past 38 weeks, so best case scenario we will meet these dudes around the end of June or early July. Our next appointment is next Thursday (4/2). US and OB appt. on the same day. Excited to see those guys again. I really wanted to spring for a 4D but since our US's do 3D my DW said lets wait until after next weeks appt to see what kind of pics and video we get. If we are not happy, then we can go. I think they said twins are good between 24-28 weeks for the 3D/4D US's. |
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03-26-2009, 07:26 PM
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Guysperspective- I totally understand sitting back and reading w/out posting.... you get involved in people's lives on here and you feel their joy and sorrow.
I just wanted to check and make sure all was still well in your neck of the woods. Thanks for the updates on everything! We will all be anxious to get your updates on the appt. and U/S next Thursday! Even though I have only been posting for about a month now, I was a lurker for at least 4 months before that. I do think that all of us feels a bond to one another due to the circumstances. I think this is a very positive thing, and a great emotional support system. I look forward to reading each and every post put on here! Take Care and jot us a note or two every now and then!
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Stephanie ********* IVF #1 ER 4/14 (lucky 14, 14 eggs-all fertilized!) ET 4/19 - 2 AA extended blastocyts & have 8 snowembies!!  HPT- 7dpt & 8dpt= BFP!! Beta #1- 8dpt= 92! Beta #2 10dpt= 192! u/s -5/14/09 due to bleeding(severe SCH) 5/22 M/C naturally process begins(lets get this over with!)  Beta HCG Checks: 5/29( down to 697), 6/5 ( down to 269), 6/12(down to 136), 6/18(down to 38) , 6/30(down to 12!), 7/7(down to 8), 7/13- FINALLY below 5!!! Yippee! Cycle #2-FET: 8/28 After 6 wks on bcp, cycle postponed 9/30 1st mega shot of Lupron-Depot, 10/29 second shot FET - on hold til 2010  !  |
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03-26-2009, 07:36 PM
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praying-Thanks for the support! I was reading your signature line..I hope you don't mind me asking, but do they have any idea why your previous cycles resulted in BFN (if it's none of my business, definitely feel free to tell me so!) Hopein09 - I had a low beta BFP in December, which means that at least one embryo implanted. But then the levels went down, so technically it was a miscarriage but I prefer not to think of it as such. My RE says that proves that I am capable of getting pregnant, but that I just have not had a genetically viable embryo. I am trying to keep the faith, and praying that this time will be the time! 
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_________ Barbara Me: 43, unexplained infertility (could it be, no don't say it, advanced maternal age)  DH: 38, fine 2005 - 2006 Several Clomid Cycles BFN 2007 - 2008 8 Stimulated Cycles BFN IVF with Donor Eggs Oct. '08  2 transferred embryos 11 frozen embryos FET Dec '08 3 thawed/2 transferred embryos 8 totsicles FET Feb '09 3 thawed/2 transferred embryos 5 totsicles FET Apr '09 3/21 Start Delestrogen 4/3 Ultrasound 4/6 Start PEO 4/10 Thawed 2 day 3 embryos - not viable 4/10 Frozen Embryo Transfer postponed 4/12 Thawing 3 day 5 blastocysts 4/12 Transferred 3 day blastocysts 4/20 Beta
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03-26-2009, 08:01 PM
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Prayingforamiracle- We are definately all
and  that this will be THE CYCLE for you!Hang in there.... April 10th will be here in a flash!
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Stephanie ********* IVF #1 ER 4/14 (lucky 14, 14 eggs-all fertilized!) ET 4/19 - 2 AA extended blastocyts & have 8 snowembies!! HPT- 7dpt & 8dpt= BFP!! Beta #1- 8dpt= 92! Beta #2 10dpt= 192! u/s -5/14/09 due to bleeding(severe SCH) 5/22 M/C naturally process begins(lets get this over with!) Beta HCG Checks: 5/29( down to 697), 6/5 ( down to 269), 6/12(down to 136), 6/18(down to 38) , 6/30(down to 12!), 7/7(down to 8), 7/13- FINALLY below 5!!! Yippee! Cycle #2-FET: 8/28 After 6 wks on bcp, cycle postponed 9/30 1st mega shot of Lupron-Depot, 10/29 second shot FET - on hold til 2010 ! |
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03-26-2009, 08:06 PM
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Checking in
Meghan
 CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am just so happy for you!!!!Wishing you take all the time you want to rest and give those little ones a chance to nestle in! I am glad that one more made it to freezing, that is great news! Jak40 Congratulations on taking that next step. I am so glad your donor is available. It will all feel more real now. Remember we are here to cheer you on! Twilight The progesterone is more painful but only because it is thick and can put a knot in your behind. When I apply heat afterward, it seems to help. Hopein09 Since the PIO is thick heating it up makes it easier to inject. A friend of mine is a nurse and so I go to her house every night for my PIO shots. (I let my DH give me the Delestrogen shot every third day) She said that stretching the skin with one hand and giving the shot with another helps. Faith1186 Congrats on getting started on PIO! How exciting the ET is tomorrow! I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. LGB Thinking about you . . . . Ballerinagirl you must be getting so excited! The time is near! Godiva See the Lupron was a breeze, its going to be smooth sailing!  to everyone!
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_________ Barbara Me: 43, unexplained infertility (could it be, no don't say it, advanced maternal age) DH: 38, fine 2005 - 2006 Several Clomid Cycles BFN 2007 - 2008 8 Stimulated Cycles BFN IVF with Donor Eggs Oct. '08 2 transferred embryos 11 frozen embryos FET Dec '08 3 thawed/2 transferred embryos 8 totsicles FET Feb '09 3 thawed/2 transferred embryos 5 totsicles FET Apr '09 3/21 Start Delestrogen 4/3 Ultrasound 4/6 Start PEO 4/10 Thawed 2 day 3 embryos - not viable 4/10 Frozen Embryo Transfer postponed 4/12 Thawing 3 day 5 blastocysts 4/12 Transferred 3 day blastocysts 4/20 Beta
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03-26-2009, 08:08 PM
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Kate and Dude's Perinatalogist Appt:
The girls are growing well. They are both almost 3lbs. each. They were not very cooperative and we didn't get any good pics (even on 3D). So they are going to make us wait to see what they look like. My cervix, on the other hand, is shortening (he gave a number but I can't remember). So I am to be alert for contractions. The hard part is that I don't feel contractions even when the hospital monitors said I was having them. I don't know how I will know if I have any???
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 Kate iedukate.com/board Me - 40, DOR DH- 38, azoospermia IVF# 1 (March 2008)- converted to IUI 3/24 Beta IVF #2 with DE & microTESE 9/17 transferred 3 grade B blastocysts 3 Snowbabies 9/29 beta = 421  10/1 2nd beta = 993 10/8 u/s saw twins!, 10/15 u/s heard heartbeats! 1/12 level II u/s with mfm- definitely 2 girls!! 3/10 hospitalized for gall stones 3/13 begin 8 weeks of bedrest 4/7 The girls have other ideas and decide to come early. C-section at 31w4d. Brooke and Claire are in the NICU. 5/6 gall bladder removed 5/11 Claire comes home! 5/16 Brooke comes home! 
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03-26-2009, 08:18 PM
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Meghan- What a great beta!! Congrats!!
 Jen403- Welcome back! Congrats on cycling soon! It is so exciting. Faith- for tomorrow!Penny- April 16th?! WooHoo! You did an amazing job with the twins. I can't believe you have only 3 more weeks. I have really enjoyed previewing my pregnancy through you.
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Kate iedukate.com/board Me - 40, DOR DH- 38, azoospermia IVF# 1 (March 2008)- converted to IUI 3/24 Beta IVF #2 with DE & microTESE 9/17 transferred 3 grade B blastocysts 3 Snowbabies 9/29 beta = 421 10/1 2nd beta = 993 10/8 u/s saw twins!, 10/15 u/s heard heartbeats! 1/12 level II u/s with mfm- definitely 2 girls!! 3/10 hospitalized for gall stones 3/13 begin 8 weeks of bedrest 4/7 The girls have other ideas and decide to come early. C-section at 31w4d. Brooke and Claire are in the NICU. 5/6 gall bladder removed 5/11 Claire comes home! 5/16 Brooke comes home!
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03-26-2009, 08:22 PM
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Sending a shout out to MinnesotaGirl/Stacey!!!!!
I noticed your c-section is for April 17th- the day after Penny's. How are you doing?
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Kate iedukate.com/board Me - 40, DOR DH- 38, azoospermia IVF# 1 (March 2008)- converted to IUI 3/24 Beta IVF #2 with DE & microTESE 9/17 transferred 3 grade B blastocysts 3 Snowbabies 9/29 beta = 421 10/1 2nd beta = 993 10/8 u/s saw twins!, 10/15 u/s heard heartbeats! 1/12 level II u/s with mfm- definitely 2 girls!! 3/10 hospitalized for gall stones 3/13 begin 8 weeks of bedrest 4/7 The girls have other ideas and decide to come early. C-section at 31w4d. Brooke and Claire are in the NICU. 5/6 gall bladder removed 5/11 Claire comes home! 5/16 Brooke comes home!
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03-26-2009, 08:28 PM
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Kate and Dude- sounds like the appt. wasn't too eventful except for the news on the cervix. Those stubborn little girls.... double trouble!!!
Will being on bedrest help to try to deter any action such as contractions? When is your next appt? I am sure you really enjoyed getting out of the house for a few hours! Hang tight and keep those contractions from causing problems! Thanks for updating us, now I am off to bed! Faith- Extra prayers for a great retrieval Friday! HAPPY, HAPPY FRIDAY TO EVERYONE!
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Stephanie ********* IVF #1 ER 4/14 (lucky 14, 14 eggs-all fertilized!) ET 4/19 - 2 AA extended blastocyts & have 8 snowembies!! HPT- 7dpt & 8dpt= BFP!! Beta #1- 8dpt= 92! Beta #2 10dpt= 192! u/s -5/14/09 due to bleeding(severe SCH) 5/22 M/C naturally process begins(lets get this over with!) Beta HCG Checks: 5/29( down to 697), 6/5 ( down to 269), 6/12(down to 136), 6/18(down to 38) , 6/30(down to 12!), 7/7(down to 8), 7/13- FINALLY below 5!!! Yippee! Cycle #2-FET: 8/28 After 6 wks on bcp, cycle postponed 9/30 1st mega shot of Lupron-Depot, 10/29 second shot FET - on hold til 2010 ! |
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03-27-2009, 05:15 AM
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Everyone- I am thinking of you guys and checking in daily, love to hear everyone's news- especially the good stuff!
Godiva- Thanks for checking- we have no news. I have been lurking and also spending a lot of time in the one place where I am super fertile- my garden. (I am hoping that my green thumb is a nuture vs nature thing.) Smiles! Happy Friday everyone!
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Me: 37/anovulatory, unknown cause DH: 35/perfect 2/09, 3/09, 4/09, 5/09, 6/09 waiting to be matched with donor 6/09 have a donor! 7/30/09 Start Lupron 8/2 Last BCP 8/15 Donor starts stims 8/28 ER 8/31 ET 9/14 Beta (Not what I wanted to hear) Round Two: 11/4/09 Consult with RE 11/09 waiting to be matched with donor |
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03-27-2009, 05:45 AM
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Kate-Glad to hear the girls are doing well. How often will you have to go for cervix checks?
Praying- I'm pretty sure my RE prescribed progesteron in ethyl oleate. I'm glad to hear that it isn't too bad. I will definitely remember the tip about pulling the skin tight. Faith-Thinking about you today. Please let us know how the ET goes. Fingers crossed your donor gives you lots of great eggs! Ballerinagirl-It sounds like you are doing great! Congrats on your smooth twin pregnancy. We're all anxious to see pics of the little ones. LGB-Can't wait to hear how everything went for you! Jen403-I say ICSI for sure. My DH doesn't have any sperm issues either and my RE does ICSI on donor eggs regardless. I guess it's the extra insurance. They also did it with our IVF cycle with my eggs. I'M STILL WAITING FOR AF!!!!! 
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Me:38, egg quality issues DH:38 no problems!  3 iuis:4/08clomid:bfn,5/08femera: bfn,6/08 femera: bfn IVF 9/08 bfn 2/26 It's official, We found our donor! 3/18 Started Lupron 4/15 Fertilization! 4/16 Fert repot:100% fertilization (4 for 4)! 4/17 Come on embies...stay strong!!! 4/20 ET. Transferred 2 blasts and have two frosties! 4/27 w/ HPTBetas 4/30:249 5/4:1953 5/11:19314 5/20 U/S Saw and heard one strong bean 6/11 baby measured right on target. 6/22, 6/25 First OB and peri appt. all was great. 7/24,7/27 Second OB and peri appt. for more good news. Peri appt was perfect, we're having a girl!!!  8/20 20 week peri appt., 8/27 OB appt All is great! 9/21 (OB),9/24 next peri appt (25 weeks). keep the good news coming! 10/19 (OB), 10/22 (peri) grow baby, grow! 11/6(OB), 11/16(OB), 11/19 (peri)-all great! OB: 11/30, 12/15, 12/21, 12/28 
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03-27-2009, 06:48 AM
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I have never been on the pill before. Ther are 7 green ones and about 21 oriange ones. Do I take the orange?
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Dawn  Me: 42 Genetic Disorder; Using an Egg Donor DH: 42 using ICSI Fresh Cycle with Donor Eggs BCP 3/27 Lupron 4/11/09, Estrace 4/21/09 Lining us 4/20 & 5/4 ER May-10 5/12 20 have made it to fertiziation and are dividing. ET May 15 2 lovely embies 6 snowbabies for the future. HPT 05/25 Beta 05/26 785; Beta 05/28 1,659 U/S 06/10 2 beans! U/S 06/24 1 bean U/S 09/16 It's a boy!! Keep growing my precious chili bean  Dawn on facebook 
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03-27-2009, 06:54 AM
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Twilight-Depending on the pill you are taking it will either be a round dispenser or rectangular/square. You will start the first one on your start day and then take them in order. If it is a square or rectangular pack, then start with the one on the top row, far left and go across each row week by week. There are usually about 7 at the end (probably your green ones) that are sugar pills and that is when you would get your period. I'm not sure which brand you are on, so I would double check with your RE just to make sure.
Good luck and I hope this helps!
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Me:38, egg quality issues DH:38 no problems! 3 iuis:4/08clomid:bfn,5/08femera: bfn,6/08 femera: bfn IVF 9/08 bfn 2/26 It's official, We found our donor! 3/18 Started Lupron 4/15 Fertilization! 4/16 Fert repot:100% fertilization (4 for 4)! 4/17 Come on embies...stay strong!!! 4/20 ET. Transferred 2 blasts and have two frosties! 4/27 w/ HPTBetas 4/30:249 5/4:1953 5/11:19314 5/20 U/S Saw and heard one strong bean 6/11 baby measured right on target. 6/22, 6/25 First OB and peri appt. all was great. 7/24,7/27 Second OB and peri appt. for more good news. Peri appt was perfect, we're having a girl!!! 8/20 20 week peri appt., 8/27 OB appt All is great! 9/21 (OB),9/24 next peri appt (25 weeks). keep the good news coming! 10/19 (OB), 10/22 (peri) grow baby, grow! 11/6(OB), 11/16(OB), 11/19 (peri)-all great! OB: 11/30, 12/15, 12/21, 12/28
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03-27-2009, 07:57 AM
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Penny I can't even believe the twins will be here in 3 weeks!! That is crazy where did the time go! I'm sure you are getting to the point of being ready but it seems like it went by so quickly to me
Kate: I'm glad the girls are doing well....I'm sure the bedrest will help with keeping the cervix in check and keep the contractions down...Thinking of you! John: so glad to hear all is going well with the babies and DW. Happy Friday to everyone!!
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Melanie Me: 31 (POF, high FSH, Stage IV endo) DH: 31 (healthy)  Jackson (American bulldog) Shadow (cat)2005 & 2007 Stage IV endo surgeries 6 + yrs of treatment with my eggs all 2/3 ER donor gives us 9 eggs-all 9 fertilize 2/8 ET 1 early blast and 1 late stage morula 2/16 8dp5dt am darker bfp line digital says PREGNANT! 2/18 1st BETA= 66 2/20 2nd BETA= 147 thank you God 2/24 3rd BETA = 1178.5 2/27 4th BETA = 3817 3/3 5th BETA 12,890 3/9 6w6d 1 baby & 1 hb at 124 bpm! 3/24 ultrasound hb at 194 bpm! 4/2 & 4/8 us hb was 180 bpm 4/29 OB appt heard heartbeat with the doppler! Joined the Pink Team We are having a girl 6/23 Fetal Echocardiogram showed a perfect heart! 7/15 very sick covering OB said it was food poisioning 7/17 had a grand mal seizure, diagnosed with Eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome delivered Brianna at 25 weeks 3 days. She weighed 1 lb 2 ounces. www.briannamariemiracle.blogspot.com |
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