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Old 05-12-2008, 11:24 AM
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Livebait, from what i hear spotting is a pretty common sign of pregnancy as well. There are many of us that have spotted and gotten the . Don't feel sad and don't give up yet. You are PUPO!
Same goes for Cathy.




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Well I am being hopeful, but my gut says I am not prego. I have had very mild cramping on my right side over the last 2 weeks. I was extra tired one day, but that was it. I did start spotting this morning-- quite a bit more now as the day has gone on. If it didn't work, we'll just move forward and schedule our 2nd IVF. It is so expensive, but we have to do what we have to do. I am just grateful to have options.
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4/30 1st ultra sound 10 follies
5/2 2nd ultra sound 12 follies, but not mature enough. Will continue with stim meds for 2 more days than was previously predicted.
5/5 Ultra sound, follies are in good size!! yohooo!!! Trigger tonight!!!!
5/7 ER
5/9 ET!!!!! 2nd dt, 4C grade A. 2 beautiful embies are inside of me, growing happily.
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Old 05-12-2008, 11:35 AM
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Talking about symptoms, in the last 2 days a feel like the sleeping beauty. I am starting to get worried!!!! All I do is sleep all day long. I am not working but I do have things to do during the day but the energy is just not there. Yesterday I woke up, had breakfast, started reading a book and then I slept most of the day. I woke up took a shower ate, started watching tv then fell asleep again. Last night I went to sleep at midnight and woke up at 7:30am. Again same as yesterday, ate, read and slept. Woke up, ate and slept until 4:30pm my time!!! Geezzz. It is so weird. I am only on my 3dp2dt. Also, embarassing as it is to say this is anyone else gassy?!! My belly is bloated as a ballon and when I am not sleeping I am, well.... farting!! (yeeewww!!)
Isn't it too soon for all this?!!!! Tomorrow I have German class and I am afraid I won't be able to keep my eyes open or will fart in the glass (could it get more embarassing than that?!!!) LOL
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TTC: 1 1/2 year Naturally
4 months with Clomid
1st appointment Feb/08
4/3 started with Synarell
4/23 started with stims med.
4/30 1st ultra sound 10 follies
5/2 2nd ultra sound 12 follies, but not mature enough. Will continue with stim meds for 2 more days than was previously predicted.
5/5 Ultra sound, follies are in good size!! yohooo!!! Trigger tonight!!!!
5/7 ER
5/9 ET!!!!! 2nd dt, 4C grade A. 2 beautiful embies are inside of me, growing happily.
5/23 1st Beta 149! !!!!!! God, thank you for your blessing.
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Old 05-12-2008, 11:40 AM
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LOL, that's hysterical Maria! I have to admit, I did also have the "gas" syndrome - felt like I was going to rocket somewhere!

Sleeping is a good sign, I personally think - means your energy may be being used elsewhere (hmmm wonder where...). I will keep my and keep you in my prayers.




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Talking about symptoms, in the last 2 days a feel like the sleeping beauty. I am starting to get worried!!!! All I do is sleep all day long. I am not working but I do have things to do during the day but the energy is just not there. Yesterday I woke up, had breakfast, started reading a book and then I slept most of the day. I woke up took a shower ate, started watching tv then fell asleep again. Last night I went to sleep at midnight and woke up at 7:30am. Again same as yesterday, ate, read and slept. Woke up, ate and slept until 4:30pm my time!!! Geezzz. It is so weird. I am only on my 3dp2dt. Also, embarassing as it is to say this is anyone else gassy?!! My belly is bloated as a ballon and when I am not sleeping I am, well.... farting!! (yeeewww!!)
Isn't it too soon for all this?!!!! Tomorrow I have German class and I am afraid I won't be able to keep my eyes open or will fart in the glass (could it get more embarassing than that?!!!) LOL
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4 feline furbabies : Jericho, Mercedes, Ally & Simi
10/07 - 1/08 Clomid 50 mg - 100 mg
12/07 - chemical pregnancy
2/08 - 4/08 2 IUI's (150 & 75 IUs Follistim)
4-5/08 IVF #1 (1 8A embie)
Switched from RSC to Boston IVF
6-7/08 IVF #2 (2 8 & 9 celled embies)
FET - 8/31 (beta #1 171 - 14 dpo)
9/3 beta #2 207 - chemical pregnancy
9/08 - 10/08 ramping up for IVF #3
Sonohystogram as precaution 9/17 - once again, "textbook perfect" (someone find a problem, please!)
10/1 diagnosed high PAI-1 (blood clotting defect) - added baby aspirin and prednisone
10/13 diagnosed insulin resistance (finally something!) note - high PAI-1 often suggests insulin resistance as well, or PCOS; started Metformin
IVF #3 10/16 ER; 13 eggies, 10 fert with ICSI; bfp
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Old 05-12-2008, 11:50 AM
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I wanted to wish you all the very best. I have my for you. I just started my injections 5/10.....my 2ww will be at the end of the month so I'll be waiting and watching.

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5/30 HPT
6/2 Beta #1-133
6/9 Beta # 2 - 2641
6/16 Beta # 3 - 15,785
6/23 U/S - 1 perfect little bean HR 150-170 bpm, and measuring 7wks 1 day!
7/02 - 1st OB appt. Good HR and measuring 8wks 3 days.
7/23 - Measuring right on target, and HR is looking great.
8/20 - Got to hear heartbeat!!
9/11 - anatomy scan, determine gender!!!
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Old 05-12-2008, 11:53 AM
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Denise and good luck with your injections. How are they going so far - is this your first IVF? Wish you all the best for a this cycle!



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I wanted to wish you all the very best. I have my for you. I just started my injections 5/10.....my 2ww will be at the end of the month so I'll be waiting and watching.

I'm new to this wonderful place
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10/07 - 1/08 Clomid 50 mg - 100 mg
12/07 - chemical pregnancy
2/08 - 4/08 2 IUI's (150 & 75 IUs Follistim)
4-5/08 IVF #1 (1 8A embie)
Switched from RSC to Boston IVF
6-7/08 IVF #2 (2 8 & 9 celled embies)
FET - 8/31 (beta #1 171 - 14 dpo)
9/3 beta #2 207 - chemical pregnancy
9/08 - 10/08 ramping up for IVF #3
Sonohystogram as precaution 9/17 - once again, "textbook perfect" (someone find a problem, please!)
10/1 diagnosed high PAI-1 (blood clotting defect) - added baby aspirin and prednisone
10/13 diagnosed insulin resistance (finally something!) note - high PAI-1 often suggests insulin resistance as well, or PCOS; started Metformin
IVF #3 10/16 ER; 13 eggies, 10 fert with ICSI; bfp
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:15 PM
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:35 PM
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What would ya'll consider to be spotting? I can't tell if this is a very light cycle for me of if I am just spotting. Any thoughts from the experts?

Other than some twinges in my abdomen, I am not having any other symptoms. My boobs were sore a few days back, but that's not an issue now.
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04/28 ER Collected 8 eggs, 7 Mature
04/29 4 eggs ferilized via ICSI
05/02 5dET- Put Back 3--1 (2BB) Blast, 1 Early Blast & 1 Compacting

05/14 Beta- Very Low #. None emplanted.


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Lupron, Gonal F, Menopur, Progesterone Shots
08/12 ER 12 eggs, 9 Mature, 7 fertilized
08/17 5dET- Put Back 3-- 1 Blast, 1 Compacting and 1 Morula
08/25 3 +HPT- 7dp5dt, 8dp5dt & 9dp5dt Minimal Symptoms

08/29 1st BETA-- 1,003 (12p5dt)
08/31 2nd BETA-- 2099 (14p5dt)
09/18 U/S We are expecting TWINS!!!
Both babies measure 7 weeks and had a 150 Heartbeat.
09/23 1st OB Appt- 2 Strong HBs
10/21 2nd OB Appt- Baby A Jumping, Baby B Sleeping
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:47 PM
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First off, Congrats Jenifer on your BFP!! That's awesome!

I gave blood this morning and now we wait for the news. I did another HPT this morning and it is still Negative. I have been through this so many times now, I just want to move on to the next one. I requested my records when I gave blood so I should get them within 2 weeks so I can see a new RE. I can't believe after 2 years and probably about $50,000 plus, we still do not have our baby. I never imagined DH and I would be here. We will keep going until we get our BFP!
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IVF #1 Sept '06
Lost pregnancy at 6 weeks.
IVF #2 Jan '07
March '07 Removal of small septum
FET #1 June '07
IVF#3 Oct '07
Dec '07 2 polyps removed
IVF #4 May '08

FET #2 with new RE in November 2008
FET 11/5
11/11, 11/12- Positive HPT & Digital Pregnant!
Beta #1 9dp5dt 11/14 112
Beta #2 12dp5dt 11/17 248
Beta #3 14dp5dt 11/19 423
Beta #4 16dp5dt 11/21 809
First U/S 11/22 That everything is in the right spot!
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:55 PM
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First off, Congrats Jenifer on your BFP!! That's awesome!

I gave blood this morning and now we wait for the news. I did another HPT this morning and it is still Negative. I have been through this so many times now, I just want to move on to the next one. I requested my records when I gave blood so I should get them within 2 weeks so I can see a new RE. I can't believe after 2 years and probably about $50,000 plus, we still do not have our baby. I never imagined DH and I would be here. We will keep going until we get our BFP!

I'm still praying for you. I know what you mean about the years of trying I've been at it for 13!!! lots of breaks in between though.

I still haven't bought an hpt and it is less then 24 hours before beta. I honestly thought I was out yesterday morning but still NO AF and no more spotting even on the insert thingy for the progesterone! Mild cramps this afternoon and very gasey so it could be poop cramps

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First IVF FEB 2008
2/9 ET 3 transferred 1 @ 5 Cell grade 3 , 4 Cells grade 3 and 1 @ 4 cells grade 2
AF started on Feb 19th.
2/28/08 started DHEA 75 mg
FSH lowered!!!! in only 2 months of taking dhea
May 2 ET 3dt all grade 3 (1) 5 cell and (2) 4 cell
5/11/08 spotting
BETA 5/13/08 11dp3dt 68
BETA 5/16/08 14dp3dt 157 p4 30.1
BETA 5/20/08 18dp3dt 394 p4 27.4
BETA 5/22/08 20dp3dt 733 p4 37.5
BETA 5/28/08 26dp3dt 8489

1st U/S May 27th 5 week gestational sac (should be 6 wks)
2nd U/S June 5th saw one little bean with hb of 119-122
3rd U/S June 19th meauring 8 weeks 5 days hb 138
U/S July 17th 13 weeks hb 158
u/s October 8 everything is on schedule
C-Section scheduled for January 15, 2009
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Jen - I am so sorry, but will keep my for a miracle. I admire your courage and tenacity - those are the qualities that will get you there! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers sweetie.

P.S. Let us know how it goes with the new RE and if his protocol is any different. I'm exploring doing the same exact thing if I bomb out, which currently I'm feeling will be the case!




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First off, Congrats Jenifer on your BFP!! That's awesome!

I gave blood this morning and now we wait for the news. I did another HPT this morning and it is still Negative. I have been through this so many times now, I just want to move on to the next one. I requested my records when I gave blood so I should get them within 2 weeks so I can see a new RE. I can't believe after 2 years and probably about $50,000 plus, we still do not have our baby. I never imagined DH and I would be here. We will keep going until we get our BFP!
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Me - 36, DH 34 - both no issues - all tests fine
4 feline furbabies : Jericho, Mercedes, Ally & Simi
10/07 - 1/08 Clomid 50 mg - 100 mg
12/07 - chemical pregnancy
2/08 - 4/08 2 IUI's (150 & 75 IUs Follistim)
4-5/08 IVF #1 (1 8A embie)
Switched from RSC to Boston IVF
6-7/08 IVF #2 (2 8 & 9 celled embies)
FET - 8/31 (beta #1 171 - 14 dpo)
9/3 beta #2 207 - chemical pregnancy
9/08 - 10/08 ramping up for IVF #3
Sonohystogram as precaution 9/17 - once again, "textbook perfect" (someone find a problem, please!)
10/1 diagnosed high PAI-1 (blood clotting defect) - added baby aspirin and prednisone
10/13 diagnosed insulin resistance (finally something!) note - high PAI-1 often suggests insulin resistance as well, or PCOS; started Metformin
IVF #3 10/16 ER; 13 eggies, 10 fert with ICSI; bfp
Thank you God and my guardian angel for watching over me and the little ones.


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Old 05-12-2008, 12:58 PM
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I'm still praying for you. I know what you mean about the years of trying I've been at it for 13!!! lots of breaks in between though.

I still haven't bought an hpt and it is less then 24 hours before beta. I honestly thought I was out yesterday morning but still NO AF and no more spotting even on the insert thingy for the progesterone! Mild cramps this afternoon and very gasey so it could be poop cramps

Cathy

Don't count yourself out though! Cramps are good and you haven't gotten AF yet. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you.
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Our fur babies: Sophie (Minature Schnauser) & Ginger (Maltese)

IVF #1 Sept '06
Lost pregnancy at 6 weeks.
IVF #2 Jan '07
March '07 Removal of small septum
FET #1 June '07
IVF#3 Oct '07
Dec '07 2 polyps removed
IVF #4 May '08

FET #2 with new RE in November 2008
FET 11/5
11/11, 11/12- Positive HPT & Digital Pregnant!
Beta #1 9dp5dt 11/14 112
Beta #2 12dp5dt 11/17 248
Beta #3 14dp5dt 11/19 423
Beta #4 16dp5dt 11/21 809
First U/S 11/22 That everything is in the right spot!
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:59 PM
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First off, Congrats Jenifer on your BFP!! That's awesome!

I gave blood this morning and now we wait for the news. I did another HPT this morning and it is still Negative. I have been through this so many times now, I just want to move on to the next one. I requested my records when I gave blood so I should get them within 2 weeks so I can see a new RE. I can't believe after 2 years and probably about $50,000 plus, we still do not have our baby. I never imagined DH and I would be here. We will keep going until we get our BFP!

i'm so sorry. i totally feel you with the time and $$$. i really need to get a job with IF coverage.
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Jen - I am so sorry, but will keep my for a miracle. I admire your courage and tenacity - those are the qualities that will get you there! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers sweetie.

P.S. Let us know how it goes with the new RE and if his protocol is any different. I'm exploring doing the same exact thing if I bomb out, which currently I'm feeling will be the case!

I am planning on consulting with at least 3 new RE's before we decide on one but I will post what they have to say. I am hoping to get some new insight.
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Me-29 (PCOS)
DH-31 Low Sperm & Motility
Our fur babies: Sophie (Minature Schnauser) & Ginger (Maltese)

IVF #1 Sept '06
Lost pregnancy at 6 weeks.
IVF #2 Jan '07
March '07 Removal of small septum
FET #1 June '07
IVF#3 Oct '07
Dec '07 2 polyps removed
IVF #4 May '08

FET #2 with new RE in November 2008
FET 11/5
11/11, 11/12- Positive HPT & Digital Pregnant!
Beta #1 9dp5dt 11/14 112
Beta #2 12dp5dt 11/17 248
Beta #3 14dp5dt 11/19 423
Beta #4 16dp5dt 11/21 809
First U/S 11/22 That everything is in the right spot!
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Old 05-12-2008, 01:01 PM
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i'm so sorry. i totally feel you with the time and $$$. i really need to get a job with IF coverage.

I know! I thought about looking for something just for the coverage. lol Most companies make you work there for X number of years before the coverage begins unfortunately. I am sure a lot of women tried that. It would be so nice to have coverage though.
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Me-29 (PCOS)
DH-31 Low Sperm & Motility
Our fur babies: Sophie (Minature Schnauser) & Ginger (Maltese)

IVF #1 Sept '06
Lost pregnancy at 6 weeks.
IVF #2 Jan '07
March '07 Removal of small septum
FET #1 June '07
IVF#3 Oct '07
Dec '07 2 polyps removed
IVF #4 May '08

FET #2 with new RE in November 2008
FET 11/5
11/11, 11/12- Positive HPT & Digital Pregnant!
Beta #1 9dp5dt 11/14 112
Beta #2 12dp5dt 11/17 248
Beta #3 14dp5dt 11/19 423
Beta #4 16dp5dt 11/21 809
First U/S 11/22 That everything is in the right spot!
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Old 05-12-2008, 01:11 PM
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I know! I thought about looking for something just for the coverage. lol Most companies make you work there for X number of years before the coverage begins unfortunately. I am sure a lot of women tried that. It would be so nice to have coverage though.

walgreens has coverage that starts at 90 days. benefits for part time too. it's almost worth me going there to get a side job. you have to wait 5 years for ivf though, and once you are there that long you're coverage limits are $850,000. 65,000 the first year. i still have tubes, so i don't mind going back to iui's. i'm seriously thinking about applying.
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