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06-07-2009, 10:07 AM
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So happy to be posting here!!
Age: 32
How long TTC: 20 months Diagnosis or any known issues: MFI Treatments you tried before IVF: 3 IUIs How many IVF did you do before success: First try! Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No Protocol (meds taken): Puregon (began as an IUI cycle; converted to IVF), HCG trigger, PIO, Estrace, vitamins How many follicles at ER: 19 How many eggs retrieved: 13 How many eggs fertilized: 8 w/ ICSI (of 11; also tried 2 without ICSI, which did not fertilize) How many days between ER and ET: 5 How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: Don't know rating. Told they were "beautiful" Symptoms or issues during 2WW: mild OHSS, soreness from PIO shots What day you got your BFP: 12dp5dt HPT before blood test: no Number of first beta: 256 Number of babies: ?? Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: I feel like I was very well informed, largely thanks to this board.
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Me: 33, occasional anovulation (unexplained) SO: 45, MFI, congenital defect  Raven (kitty)History: TTC since Oct 07 2009 IUI #1 w/ Clomid March 8: beta  IUI #2 w/ Clomid April 5: beta IUI #3 w/ Puregon 100IU May 5: beta IUI #4 w/ Puregon 125IU Cycle converted to IVF IVF #1 ER: May 21 (8 fertilized via ICSI) ET: May 26 (2 blasts) June 7 beta (12dp5dt): 285  June 9 beta: 579  June 24: first u/s. 1 baby! HB 125!  July 2: second u/s. Baby measures exactly 8 wks. HB 160 July 8: third u/s. Baby measuring exactly on schedule. HB 175.  July 27: fourth u/s (unscheduled). Baby measuring exactly 11w3d at 4.6cm. HB 165. Released to midwife!! July 30: midwife consult Sept 3: midwife checkup. Heard HB for first time! HB 140 Sept 24: Anatomy u/s. IT'S A BOY Oct 6: midwife checkup. Mom and son doing great. Nov 5: midwife checkup 
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06-07-2009, 08:39 PM
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Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Torontogal! I'm SOOOOO happy for you!! I was just cruising through this thread, because I like going through it for inspiration and I saw your name and sat up in bed and yelped!! I'm saying to DH, "It's Torontogal! From my IUI group!!!!" He has no idea why I'm so excited! Yay! I'm so happy this worked out for you! And on the first try. That is so great!! Our IVF (prayerfully) will be in August, so keep  for us, ok?? I pray all goes well for you with this wonderful pregnancy and that you have a safe delivery and a happy, healthy baby (or two!) Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!!
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Tanter602 Me: 36, Endometriosis DH: (Much younger! Ahem.) Wonderful gift from God! Has low-count and bad morphology. (We're quite a pair!) TTC: Since March 2008 No babies. No pets. Lots of hope! IUI# 1: 4/18 = August IVF = canceled. Blood sugar levels (6.3) are too high.  Cut carbs drastically; started Metformin and Fenugreek. Started BCPs on 8/17 Re-tested blood sugar on 8/19. Level = 5.8!! Start Lupron on 8/31. ER: 9/24 (7 eggs; 5 fertilized; 3 fertilized normally). Hooray for my three little babies! ET: 9/27 (3-day). Transferred 2 beautiful embryos. Embie # 3 frozen on Day 5 in "perfect hatchling blast" state. Yay for my little totsicle! 10/6: Unexpected emergency room visit for abdominal pains. Doctors don't know what the problem is, but in doing a bunch of testing, they turned up a !! HCG = 112!10/9: Official BETA #1 = 394! 10/12: BETA#2 = 1,775!! (WOW!) 10/15: U/S # 1 = TWO SACS!!!!!  10/26: U/S #2 = Two heartbeats!!!
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06-08-2009, 10:21 AM
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Thanks so much! I sincerely hope IVF works as well for you as it did for us, and that you'll be posting about your own success here soon!! 
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Me: 33, occasional anovulation (unexplained) SO: 45, MFI, congenital defect Raven (kitty)History: TTC since Oct 07 2009 IUI #1 w/ Clomid March 8: beta IUI #2 w/ Clomid April 5: beta IUI #3 w/ Puregon 100IU May 5: beta IUI #4 w/ Puregon 125IU Cycle converted to IVF IVF #1 ER: May 21 (8 fertilized via ICSI) ET: May 26 (2 blasts) June 7 beta (12dp5dt): 285 June 9 beta: 579 June 24: first u/s. 1 baby! HB 125! July 2: second u/s. Baby measures exactly 8 wks. HB 160 July 8: third u/s. Baby measuring exactly on schedule. HB 175. July 27: fourth u/s (unscheduled). Baby measuring exactly 11w3d at 4.6cm. HB 165. Released to midwife!! July 30: midwife consult Sept 3: midwife checkup. Heard HB for first time! HB 140 Sept 24: Anatomy u/s. IT'S A BOY Oct 6: midwife checkup. Mom and son doing great. Nov 5: midwife checkup
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06-11-2009, 07:19 PM
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Age: 31
How long TTC: Forever Diagnosis or any known issues: PCOS Treatments you tried before IVF: Clomid How many IVF did you do before success: Only 1 Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No Protocol (meds taken): Metformin, Lupron, Follistim, Novarel How many follicles at ER: Over 30 How many eggs retrieved: 25 How many eggs fertilized: 12 How many days between ER and ET: 3 How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 2.....not sure of rating Symptoms or issues during 2WW: Spotting What day you got your BFP: 12dp3dt HPT before blood test: Yes a lot Number of first beta: 89 Number of babies: 1 Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: It can be very stressful and its good to have a friend or community like this to share your thoughts with. Stay hopefull and don't give up. __________________
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(ME) 30 PCOS, 1 blocked tube (DH) 37 Not good swimmers Trying for many years 2 chihuahua's #1. IVF/ICIS 2008 10/19 BCP's 11/02 Lupron (20) 11/06 Last BCP 11/11  11/14-11/26=Follistim (150) Lupron (10) (40) antral follies seen. 11/26 HCG=Novarel 11/28 ER=(25 retrieved),(17 mature), (12 fertilized) 12/1/08 ET=(2) (9) on ice12/5-12/8=HPT negative (dollar brand) 12/9,10,11= (first response)Thank You God  12/13=1st Beta=89.6 12/15=2nd Beta=181 12/26=1st U/S....1 little jellybean.....HR-109 01/06=3rd U/S...Baby looks good....HR-141....No more PIO Shots 01/08=1st OB appointment 04/01=Had to get emergency cerclage on bedrest @ 19weeks 05/16=Start of pre-term labor 05/20/09  Jazmin Angel born @ 26weeks by C-Section...1lbs 14oz 09/2/09 After spending 105 days in NICU... Jazmin is finally home with mom and dad !!! 08/21/09 EDD Last edited by Temika30 : 06-11-2009 at 07:30 PM.
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06-12-2009, 08:42 AM
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My husband and I went to our first ultrasound this morning. The doctor confirmed we are pregnant with twins! The sac's and heartbeat are right on track with my 6weeks and 2 day pregnancy. I have to say, I am excited as hell and very nervous at the same time.
My next ultrasound is in two weeks. As for now, I am to continue resting as there is a very large cyst on my left ovary. The doctor says that it will diminish once the placenta's start to grow bigger. Thanks again for all the positive vibes everyone sent our way.
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Me: 38 DH: 52 How long TTC: This Year Diagnosis or any known issues: DH had vascectomy 15 years ago Treatments you tried before IVF: None How many IVF did you do before success: 1 Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No, DH had PESA and I used my eggs Protocol (meds taken): Lupron, Lupron with HCG, Follistim 350 How many follicles at ER: 12 How many eggs retrieved: 10 How many eggs fertilized: 8 How many days between ER and ET: 5 How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 2 (none left to freeze) Symptoms or issues during 2WW: Some nausea, fatigue and breast tenderness (due to Progesterone) What day you got your BFP: May 26, 2009 HPT before blood test: Did one day before and day of Beta. Came back with faint line both times Number of first beta: First beta 179, Second beta 398 6/11/2009 - U/S showed TWINS!!!
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06-16-2009, 06:26 PM
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Name: Vickie
Age: 33 How long TTC: 6 Diagnosis or any known issues: Tubal factor plus blood clotting problems Treatments you tried before IVF: None How many IVF did you do before success: 4th was a success (and one FET in between) Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No Protocol (meds taken): Ganirelix, Gonal-F, Levonox, baby aspirin, PIO, Evamist spray How many follicles at ER: 23 How many eggs retrieved: 15 How many eggs fertilized: 10 How many days between ER and ET: 3 How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 3, good quality Symptoms or issues during 2WW: None What day you got your BFP: 7 dpt HPT before blood test: No Number of first beta: Unknown - strong number though Number of babies: 1 Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process! That infertility changes you as a person beyond the point of no return, robs us of ourselves if we are not careful enough to preserve who we are. What a great gift IVF technology can be for couples striving to become parents.
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Me - 33 (tubal factor infertility, PAI-1 and MTHFR) DH - 34, perfect TTC - 6 years
IVF#1 (Jan/Feb 2008) - Chemical pregnancy
IVF#2 (April/May 2008) - MC at 6 weeks FET#1 (Aug 2008) - IVF#3 with new RE (Dec 2008)-
Took 3 months off for acupuncture. IVF/ICSI#4 (Antagonist Protocol) 4/3 - ER (23 eggs/15 mature/10 fertilized/2 frozen on day 5) 4/6 - ET (3 good quality embryos) 4/13 - Early Beta #1 - 7dp3dt - US#1 at 5w4d (saw one yolk sac) 5/27 - Graduated to OB 6/15 - hb 165 bpm, NT scan normal 7/13 - It's a girl...  )))8/10 - Anatomy scan appointment 9/7 - Everything is great for God to bless us and smile on us this time.
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06-17-2009, 09:45 AM
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Age: 29 (28 during IVF)
How long TTC: 2 1/2 Years Diagnosis or any known issues: Unexplained Treatments you tried before IVF: Clomid-2 rounds & Follistim w/ IUI-2 rounds How many IVF did you do before success: Worked on the 1st try! Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No Protocol (meds taken): BCP, Lupron, Follistim, Ovidrell, Baby Aspirin, Prometirium, Estrogen Patches How many follicles at ER: about 22 How many eggs retrieved: 27 How many eggs fertilized: 7 Day-1, 9 Day-2, 10 Day-3 (8 blasts left on Day 5 transfer; 4 snowbabies) How many days between ER and ET: 5 How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 1-not sure of rating but Lab Tech said it was BEAUTIFUL! Symptoms or issues during 2WW: Cramping from mild OHSS, Breast Tenderness (actually they killed!) What day you got your BFP: 9dp5dt (second was on my B-DAY!) HPT before blood test: No Number of first beta: 133 Number of babies: 1 - so far. We go for our 8 week u/s Thursday 6/18. Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: Lupron made me crazy! It was nice to be able to come here and talk to other people going through the same thing you are and compare raging hormone stories! __________________
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Shannon Me: 29, Unexplained Infertility DH: 31, No problems Bauer - (almost) 2 year old bullmastiffIVF - 1st ROUND Follistim 225 i.u. (twice a day) / Lupron 10u (twice a day) 4/30 -5/9/2009 27 Eggs retrieved. 10 Fertilzed. 8 Blasts. 1 Transfered. 4 Snowbabies. 5/18 BETA #1 - 133 5/21 (My Birthday) BETA #2 - 420! 6/4 Ultrasound - 1 "little one", saw heartbeat - heartrate 109 6/18 Ultrasound - Still 1 "little one", heartrate 171 Back to OB/Midwives 7/13 Ultrasound & Exam - "Little one" jumping around - Heard Heartbeat. Heartrate 154 @ 12 weeks....measuring right on schedule 9/9 Ultrasound - It's a BOY! Heartrate 140 @ 20 weeks...still right on schedule FOLLISTIM AQ - 2 Rounds Feb-April 2009 CLOMID - 2 Rounds - December - Feb 2009 4/8/08: HSG: clear/blood work fine/DH sample great TTC naturally since 02/07 April/May Calender ivftime: April 2009 Last edited by Holi521 : 06-17-2009 at 09:56 AM.
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06-20-2009, 02:04 PM
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Name: Kristen
Age: 33 How long TTC: 3 years Diagnosis or any known issues: unknown Treatments you tried before IVF: 3 Failed IUI's How many IVF did you do before success: 1st one worked Are you using donor eggs or sperm:No Protocol (meds taken): TookLupron Gonal F, ovidrel How many follicles at ER: How many eggs retrieved: 20 How many eggs fertilized: 15 How many days between ER and ET:5 How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 2 blasts.. Symptoms or issues during 2ww: nausea headaches, bloating What day you got your BFP: 5dp5dt HPT before blood test: yes Number of first beta: 250 Number of babies: 2 but 1 was a vashishing twin Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process! The worrying never ends..please try not to worry like I did
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Kristen me-33 unexplained DH-30 & perfect 10/2008 IUI #1 cancelled to many follies 11/2008 IUI #2 2 follies 12/2008 IUI #3 1 follie 1/2009 starting meds for IVF 1/30/09 us b/w es560 lining 13 almost 20 follies trigger2/3 ER 2/5 ~retrieved 20 eggs 15 fertilized ET 2/10 ~transferred 2 blasts, 3 blasts frozen  2/19 Beta 250 2/22 Beta #2 1035 3/5 u/s 2 sacs 1 heathy heartbeat 3/11 u/s#2 2 heartbeats baby a 131 baby b only 92 3/17 u/s#3 1 healthy baby heartrate 165 and 1 beautiful angel  3/30 u/s#4 perfect measuring 10 weeks NT screening 4/21  5/26 IT's a BOY!!!
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06-26-2009, 01:15 PM
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Name: Cher
Age: 30 How long TTC: 2.5 years Diagnosis or any known issues: Annovulation, Long Cycles Treatments you tried before IVF: 3 cycles Clomid, 3 cycles IUI w/ Gonal-F How many IVF did you do before success: Our first IVF cycle Are you using donor eggs or sperm: NO Protocol (meds taken): BCP, Gonal-F, Menopur, Ganirelix How many eggs retrieved: 15 How many eggs fertilized: 10, 5 blasts survived 3 Grade A, 2 Grade B How many days between ER and ET: 5 How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 2 Grade A blasts Symptoms or issues during 2WW: Sore boobs, sharp pain on 7dt2dt, AF like cramps, twinges What day you got your BFP: Resisted PAOS, blood test 9dp5dt Number of first beta: 333 6/18/2009 Number of second beta: 2914 6/25/2009 Number of babies: unknown, scan 7/6
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TTC #1: 05/2007 ME: 29 - Annovulation, long cycles DH: 43 - Perfect CAT: Babykins, 3 yoClomid 3/2008 to 5/2008 3 cycles BFN Laparascopy & Hysteroscopy 9/17/08 - Normal IUI #1 9/2008 1 egg BFN IUI #2 10/2008 2 eggs BFN IUI #3 11/2008 4 eggs BFN IVF/ICSI #1: 6/18/2009 6/18/2009 Beta 333 6/25/2009 Beta 2914    
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07-03-2009, 12:25 AM
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Thank you for your encouraging words!! I found out today that my first IVF fresh transfer didn't work. I go for second one in August, this time frozen. I am only 30 so I was hoping it would work, since I have no concrete problems. I'm bummed, but I need to stay more positive next round and I will read the secret again! I KNOW it will help=) I am also going to start accupuncture and yoga too.
I am reading that a lot of women have more success 2nd time around??
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07-06-2009, 12:25 PM
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3rd try worked... with very low follicle counts
Age: 35, husband 38
How long TTC: 2+ years Diagnosis or any known issues: severe male factor infertility Treatments you tried before IVF: none How many IVF did you do before success: 3rd time worked Are you using donor eggs or sperm: no Protocol (meds taken): This time... BCPs, then Lupron microdose, then GonalF and Menopur How many follicles at ER: This time I had a grand total of 4. I hope this helps other people who are freaking out like I was... my first ultrasound: 0 follicles above 12mm. Second ultrasound: again 0. Third: 2. Then 4 at last u/s. So... it's possible!!! Keep up hope!!! How many eggs retrieved: 5. How many eggs fertilized: 2. I know people say, "you only need one"... and I was stressed that only two eggs fertilized, but it worked! How many days between ER and ET: 3 days How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 1- 4 cell, good quality 1- 8 cell, good quality Symptoms or issues during 2WW: zero. nada. not tired, no sore boobs, nothing. On beta day, very mild lower back cramps. What day you got your BFP: did POAS on 9dp3dt and got a very very very faint line. The next day it was actually lighter than the first. HPT before blood test: 2 Number of first beta: 66 Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process! I would have wanted to know that it is, in fact, a process. I had two IVF cycles where I didn't respond to the GonalF very well, one was cancelled for no fertilization and the second one had only two lower quality embryos. I tried hard to keep it in perspective and realize that I'm not the chief architect of this plan even though it FEELS like we're in control when we're doing the shots. PS This time I did do acupuncture throughout the cycle, as well as pineapple after transfer and baby aspirin between transfer and beta. PPS During the process, I was also ridiculously sick with a cold and an ear infection so during retrieval week I was on lots of tylenol cold, sudafed, etc. My husband said everything went so awfully wrong with this cycle that it was "guaranteed" to be the cycle that worked. Last edited by bostonbean : 07-06-2009 at 12:32 PM.
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07-07-2009, 10:49 AM
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Name: Billie Jo
Age: 29 How long TTC: 7 years Diagnosis or any known issues: Hydrosalpinx (after years of misdiagnosis) Treatments you tried before IVF: Clomid, Femera, Right tube removed, left tube cauterized How many IVF did you do before success: 2 fresh, 1 frozen Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No Protocol (meds taken): Lupron, Follistim, Repronex, Progestrone injections How many follicles at ER: 18 How many eggs retrieved:14 How many eggs fertilized: 8 How many days between ER and ET: 5 How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 2 blasts, one hatching, one expanding Symptoms or issues during 2WW: NONE!!!! What day you got your BFP: 11dp5dt BETA HPT before blood test: 7dp5dt, First Response Number of first beta: 183 Number of babies: 2 perfect baby boys!! Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process!
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Me: 29 DH: 52 02/2002 - First vasectomy reversal 09/2004 - SA showed 0  07/2006 - Second Vasecotmy 05/2008 - RE found both my tubes blocked; laproscopic salpingectomy, right ovary and fallopian tube removed due to large cyst and scar tissue, only hope now is IVF 1st IVF cyle : 09/2008 - BFN  1st FET : 10/2008 - BFN 2nd IVF cycle : started 11/2008 12/11/2008 Transferred 1 hatching and 1 expanded blast 12/18/2008 - 7dp 5dt HPT says BFP!!!!  12/22/2008 - 1st BETA 183...stick little bean, stick!! 12/24/2008 - 2nd BETA 444 01/08/2009 - 1st ultrasound...it's twins!! Baby A HB 121, Baby B HB 111 01/22/2009 - 2nd ultrasound - Both heartrates 189
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07-10-2009, 05:51 PM
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Name: Bepositive (anonymous)
Age: 29 How long TTC: 5 years Diagnosis or any known issues: Polycystic Ovaries and Low count and motility Treatments you tried before IVF: None How many IVF did you do before success: 1 Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No Protocol (meds taken): Lupron, Follistim Pen, Menopur, HCG, Progesterone, Estradiol Valerate, Baby Aspirin How many follicles at ER: Not Sure How many eggs retrieved:15 How many eggs fertilized: 4 How many days between ER and ET: 5 How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 2 beautiful blasts Symptoms or issues during 2WW: Implantation cramping What day you got your BFP: 13dp5dt HPT before blood test: 7dp5dt, First Response Number of first beta: 1283 Number of babies: 2 Beautiful babies Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process! PATIENCE PATIENCE PATIENCE...and the worrying will NEVER stop, you constantly worry about every little thing even after you get your BFP.
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ME 29: Polycystic Ovaries DH 29: Low Count/Low Motility Married: 4/10/04 Being a wife and mother is what i have always wanted my whole life. I am now a wife...i have yet to accomplish being a mother. 1 beautiful furbaby Gizmo - 3 years oldMay 2009 - IVF #1 5/28/09 - Egg Retrieval 5/28/09 - 15 Eggs retrieved 6/2/09 - ET, 2 blasts 6/15/09 - Beta #1 1283!! 6/17/09 - Beta #2 2336 6/19/09 - 1st Ultrasound - 1 little bean spotted and 1 more little Bean is seen but not too clear yet as it might be a little too early. Will check again next week! 6/26/09 - 2nd Ultrasound - Saw 2 Heartbeats! TWINS CONFIRMED!! 7/2/09 - 3rd Ultrasound - Saw my Twins heartbeats again, and everything looks fantastic!! 7/10/09 - 4th Ultrasound @ 8 weeks. 7/17/09 - 5th Ultrasound @ 9 weeks. Babies growing normally. 7/23/09 - 6th Ultrasound @ 10 weeks. Finally saw my little ones moving! They are quite the dancers! Beautiful little babies. to all!
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07-13-2009, 06:08 PM
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IVF success
Hi everyone, not sure if I'm doing this correctly but I wanted to try anyway. This success thread has helped me stay positive through a long and emotional journey that has lead to an even more exciting one and I wanted to give back
Name: Moragn Age: 28 at conception How long TTC: 2yrs Diagnosis or any known issues: Both tubes blocked-had possible hydrosalpinx on the left so I had surgery April 08 to remove both and give us a better chance at IVF success Treatments you tried before IVF: HSG 2006 How many IVF did you do before success: First time was the charm Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No Protocol (meds taken): Lupron, Menopur, Gonal F, HCG, Progesterone How many follicles at ER: Don't know How many eggs retrieved: 32 (16 went to us and 16 went to our recipient) How many eggs fertilized: 15 How many days between ER and ET: 5 How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 2 perfect AA blasts Symptoms or issues during 2WW: Swollen/tender breasts, little bit of cramping in the 2nd week-I could smell everything What day you got your BFP: 12 HPT before blood test: 9dp5dt Number of first beta: 1252 Number of babies: Don't know yet Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process! The injections aren't bad at all (especially the one you fear the most-HCG) Just relax, do your best with everything you do have control over and try to let go and trust with the things you don't __________________ Me Morgan 28 DH 29 No issues 3 Fur babies: Mia Chino Tiki 1st IVF 6/13/09 Trigger 6/15/09 ER 16 6/16/09 Report-15 fertilized 6/20/09 5 ET 2 perfect AA blasts 6/21/09 2 embryos made it freezing stage. 7/2/09 1st Beta 1252 7/6/09 2nd Beta 6459 7/10/09 3rd Beta 24,178 7/17/09 US-we'll see 3/7/2010 Due date [link=http://lilypie.com][img noborder]http://lbdf.lilypie.com/FdN1m4.png[/img][/link]
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07-17-2009, 11:40 AM
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BFP with Twins - after 4 yrs TTC
Name: Nirac
Age: 40 at conception How long TTC: 4yrs Diagnosis or any known issues: Endo, blood clotting disorder, elevated NK cells Treatments you tried before IVF: 4 IUI's, 1 IVF - all BFN How many IVF did you do before success: this was the second round, but totally different drug protocol and RE Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No Protocol (meds taken): Lupron, Lovenox, PIO supp & inj, dexamethazone, HCG, Luveris, Follistim, BCP, Ganirelix How many follicles at ER: 13 How many eggs retrieved: 11 How many eggs fertilized: 9 How many days between ER and ET: 5 How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 3 perfect AA blasts Symptoms or issues during 2WW: Swollen/tender breasts, tiny spotting 3 days after xfer, a little cramping like AF was coming What day you got your BFP: 6DP5DT = 33, 8DP5DT = 128, 13DP5DT = 2375 HPT before blood test: Didn't POAS Number of first beta: 33 (6DPT) 128 (8DPT) 2375 (13DPT) Number of babies: 2 - still could be 3 - will know at 7 week appointment Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process! Before going down the first IVF road, I would have spent more time getting myself together. I think losing 45 pounds and getting myself put back together over the year off we took was our key to success. I also spent some time repairing relationships and making other things in life a priority rather than just focusing on infertility.  I learned to enjoy living life again! We'd decided this was our last round and would be childless, and believe it or not, I was more than okay with either way our IVF cards played out. I think you have to really come to this mindset before your body and mind are ready to conceive. I listened to conception music, hypnotherapy for conception and used essential oils from the time I started stims until the day I got my 3rd positive beta.  I stayed off the boards and just focused on my experience and my protocol - this reduced stress for me. I read positive affirmations every day from The Secret. I also told very few people about the process this time, and still haven't told a ton of people about the BFP althought I'm dying for 12 weeks to shout it from the rooftop. I also highly recommend going out of town for the IVF procedure - it makes it like a vacation and relaxing. My RE has been more attentive on email than any RE would be in an office. Message me if you are interested in the name of my RE. We also changed RE's but not practices from IVF1 to IVF2. I think you need someone who listens and doesn't do a cookie cutter approach - they and you determine what's best for you and your situation. Don't be afraid to tell your RE that you want to take an aggressive approach and be honest with them about your finances. So happy to share my experiences and wishing luck to all of you still TTC. and baby cooties to all!
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me - 40 - endo - treated 07/96 and 10/07 Elevated NK cells - 40 grams IVIG DH - 38 - low sperm count & motility TTC - 4 years 4 IUI's 12/07 - 03/08 - Clomid & Ovidrel ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IVF #1 05/30/08BCP 06/02 Lupron 06/25 Ganirelix 07/03 - E2 = 20 Follistim 07/07 Luveris 07/09 HCG Inj 07/14 - 21 follies ER 07/16 - 17 eggs, 9 fertilized with ICSI ET 07/21- put 2 in, 1 totsicle July-April - au naturale - I've gone to find myself. Down 45 pounds and enjoying life June 09 complete/fresh IVF cycle planned in Vegas! Here we come! Estrogen priming protocol this time... IVF#2 5 day transfer, 3 perfect AA blasts, way too many drugs! Beta 1 - 33 Beta 2 - 128 Beta 3 - 2375 - there could be 3 OMG! 07/24 - Two babies with perfect heartbeats WE'RE PREGNANT WITH TWINS!!!!
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