Feb/Mar 08 Cycle Buddies

Discussion forum for those particularly interested in IVF and embryo transfer including frozen embryo transfer.
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Jill_n_Mark
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Post by Jill_n_Mark »

Another quick update...and I've added AmandaM. Please let me know if anyone else was left off or any updates to your dates.

Stimming
Jill_n_mark – 3/7
Jak40 - Lupron 3/7
June2 - stims
Kbear4211 – 2/29

ER
Keita1981 - 3/12
Kbear4211 - 3/15
Jill_n_Mark - 3/18
Jak40 - 3/31

ET
SueHu - 3/11
J&C – 3/12
kate65 - 3/14
Mrs. G - FET 3/19

2WW / HCG tests
AmandaM - 2/26 - BFP :P turned BFN :cry:
Cornybaby – 3/3 - BFP :P
Runnerkate – 3/5 - BFP :P
Justjenis – 3/6 - BFP :P
Kbat – 3/6 - BFN :cry:
Beaner – 3/7 - BFN :cry:
Irishhope – 3/7 - BFN :cry:
Indie-rad – 3/10 - BFP :P
brs888 - 3/14
Kimbers312 - 3/17
itsgottawork - 3/21
phillips79 - 3/24
Me, 29 and DH, 34 -- TTC #1 for 6 years
IVF #1: Aug'07 -- BFN -- 3 embryos xferred,no frosties
IVF #2: Mar'08 -- BFN -- 5 embryos xferred, no frosties
My IVF journey is now over and I am very sad!
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Jill_n_Mark
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Post by Jill_n_Mark »

Well, I mentioned last night that my estrogen was high so no Gonal-F. I asked today and the nurse told me it was 965...that is really high. Today, they told me it had dropped a little to 800-something, so I took 75 units of Repronex. That shot burned so bad :( But my follicles are growing well...I have several 10s and 11s and the largest is 12. Going in again tomorrow for another U/S.

kbear - My ovaries are getting so big that my U/S was painful today. It felt like someone was twisting a knife..OMG!!

Kate - I found another post by Amanda and I believe she is going thru IVF#3 in the summer. congrats on your fert report..8 is great!

J&C - so glad to hear that your embabies are holding on. last time, i only had 3 make it and we xferred all when the plan was 2 b/c my RE would not freeze just 1 b/c not all frozen embryos suvive the thaw.

beaner - So sorry to hear of your BFN :cry: I know that is devastating
Me, 29 and DH, 34 -- TTC #1 for 6 years
IVF #1: Aug'07 -- BFN -- 3 embryos xferred,no frosties
IVF #2: Mar'08 -- BFN -- 5 embryos xferred, no frosties
My IVF journey is now over and I am very sad!
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brs888
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Post by brs888 »

Yeah Cornybaby! I am so happy to hear your news. I am sure you will be on edge for the next 3 months, but try to relax and enjoy as much of it as you can. I'm so happy for you!

Beaner, I am so sorry you got a BFN. Hang in there sweetie and don't give up hope.

As for me...I have 3 more days until my beta. It's funny, I have been pregnant before through IVF, and I couldn't tell you what I am feeling right now?! One minute I am sure I am pregnant and the next I think I am definitely not!

This 2ww is taking forever!
Brandy
Me 33 endometriosis; DH 36 male factor
1st IVF -ve May 05
2nd IVF +ve Sept 05 DD Morgan born May 25th 2006
3 failed FETs in 2007
3rd IVF March 05 +ve :)
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Jill_n_Mark
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Post by Jill_n_Mark »

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Me, 29 and DH, 34 -- TTC #1 for 6 years
IVF #1: Aug'07 -- BFN -- 3 embryos xferred,no frosties
IVF #2: Mar'08 -- BFN -- 5 embryos xferred, no frosties
My IVF journey is now over and I am very sad!
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J&C
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Post by J&C »

Corny - WHOA!!!! That is sooooooo exciting. I can't believe it!!! Congratulations on that definite BFP!!! :D

Kate - Thanks for the PGD description. I keep seeing that acryonym, but I could never figure it out.
Me and DH - 37
TTC - 7 years, PCOS and 1 blocked tube
IVF #1 w/ICSI...DD born Oct. '08
IVF #2 w/ICSI...BFN
IVF #3 - FET....ectopic pregnancy
HE already knows the outcome.
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Sue Hu
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Post by Sue Hu »

Hi Ladies,

I will catch up on everyone tomorrow.. although I do have to say a quick CONGRATS to Cornybaby!!!! That is so amazing! What a comeback.

It has been a long day so I am going to keep it short and sweet for now... I had the transfer today.. our 2 embies did make it, although one of them is an underachiever at only 4 cells :-). I hope they like me and decide to stick around, nu pun intended ;-)

Hope everyone is doing well!

Sue
p.s. my pregnancy test is 3/24
Me 34, DH 40
Male factor IF
IVF cycle # 1
ER - 3/8
ET - 3/11
TEST - 3/24 - BFN
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Sue Hu
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Post by Sue Hu »

Hi Ladies,

I will catch up on everyone tomorrow.. although I do have to say a quick CONGRATS to Cornybaby!!!! That is so amazing! What a comeback.

It has been a long day so I am going to keep it short and sweet for now... I had the transfer today.. our 2 embies did make it, although one of them is an underachiever at only 4 cells :-). I hope they like me and decide to stick around, nu pun intended ;-)

Hope everyone is doing well!

Sue
p.s. my pregnancy test is 3/24
Me 34, DH 40
Male factor IF
IVF cycle # 1
ER - 3/8
ET - 3/11
TEST - 3/24 - BFN
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kbat
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Post by kbat »

beaner--really sorry to hear about your BFN :( :( . I know how it is... Even if you think you have prepared for the worst, it's always difficult.

As for me, I was considering a 3rd and final opinion. Not necessarily to continue on paying for it myself, but more to make sure that the 2 other clinics did everything they could have done, and did all the tests, etc. thinking it would bring me closure. But, dh doesn't really say either way if it would be o.k. w/ him. So, I think his avoidance indicates that at the point he's not interested in pursuing anymore.

I have decided to try doing Chinese herbs and stick w/ the acupuncture. I do no really know if this will be helpful or if I am barking up the wrong tree, but I guess it won't hurt to try this. My best success to date has been conceiving naturally. Really, my only pregnancy was a natural one that ended in a misscarriage at 8-9 weeks (it wasn't etopic). This sort of medicine has been around for centuries, so since I won't be doing anything over the course of the next several months, I figured I would try it at least to put my mind at rest.

Good luck to the all of you.
ME--42 DH 41
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itsgottawork
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Post by itsgottawork »

CornyBaby - Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you and truly inspired by your story. I know it is one I will be telling folks about. It is truly amazing!!! I am just smiling when I type!

kbat - I think accupuncture and herbs sounds like a good plan. You have had such a long journey and this sounds like a great next step. I hope it works for you! Please keep us posted!

Things here are good. I am just trying to get through the 2ww. If I just make it to next week without POAS, I will be proud.

Good luck ladies! Keep the BFPs coming! :)
Me: 35; DH: 37
1st IVF/ICSI - 11/07 - BFP - Chemical
2nd IVF/ICSI - 3/08 - BFP - Beautiful Baby Boy!
3rd IVF/ICSI - Jan/Feb 2010!
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Post by courtney »

cornybaby...I just read your post, and that is amazing!!! What an amazing story. I am so happy for you...it really brought tears to my eyes!!!!! And to think, the RE wanted you to give up...he's got some explaining to do!!!!!! Enjoy it!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D

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cornybaby
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Post by cornybaby »

Beaner - I am so sorry to hear about the BFN. I've been there and I know it's hard, but don't give up hope. Your little miracle will happen!

kbat - you sound like you are very positive, and there is something to be said for the power of positive thinking! I think you have a great plan and you will be in my prayers.

To all the girls on this thread...THANK YOU from the bottom of my (and DH's) heart. I know all of your prayers and good wishes had something to do with my little miracle. I couldn't have asked for better people to go through this journey with, so thank you!
www.itsacornylife.blogspot.com

Me - 36
DH - 39
1st IVF - 11/07 sadly BFN
2nd IVF - 2/08 BFP!!! Identical Twins!!! 1 survivor, 1 angel
6/09 - Natural pregnancy! First beta was 604.
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JustJenis
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Post by JustJenis »

Cornybaby...

You never gave up.. You followed your heart!!! I'm SOOO PRoud of you. And you're little fighter/fighters are amazing. *HUGS*

AND....

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Me 32, DH 35
IVF #1 2/08
Beta -- 10dpt 170, 12dpt 379, 19dpt 4119, 26dpt 30631
It's a GIRL! Gianna Elise is on the way
[img]http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/1;20753;19/st/20081113/k/7c5b/preg.png[/img]
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Post by JustJenis »

Cornybaby...

You never gave up.. You followed your heart!!! I'm SOOO PRoud of you. And you're little fighter/fighters are amazing. *HUGS*

AND....

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Me 32, DH 35
IVF #1 2/08
Beta -- 10dpt 170, 12dpt 379, 19dpt 4119, 26dpt 30631
It's a GIRL! Gianna Elise is on the way
[img]http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/1;20753;19/st/20081113/k/7c5b/preg.png[/img]
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JustJenis
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Post by JustJenis »

Dang double posts!!!! I hate this board sometimes LOL
Me 32, DH 35
IVF #1 2/08
Beta -- 10dpt 170, 12dpt 379, 19dpt 4119, 26dpt 30631
It's a GIRL! Gianna Elise is on the way
[img]http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/1;20753;19/st/20081113/k/7c5b/preg.png[/img]
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keita1981
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BACK FROM ER

Post by keita1981 »

Hello ladies I'm back from the ER. I'm sleepy, but atleast i was able to get something to eat. I'll fill you in more tomorrow, when i get more info, but they retrieved 30 eggs. I was shocked, they said it was a record for today. they gave me a prescription for something to control OHSS b/c of how many eggs were taken out.
me/26 & dh/27 ttc since 2005 pit. tumor taking bromocriptine. Tubal IF. m/c on 11/06 natural. 01/07 ectopic preg, 12/07 another ectopic & both tubes removed. ER 3/12/08, ET 3/15/08 2 perfect 8-celled embabies transfered. test date 3/28/08. 1 TOTSICLE.
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