IVF Over 40 New Buddy Drive!!!

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

Hi everyone,

I'm jumping on this forum (my main activity has been on the July forum) because, well, I'm 42 and doing my first ever IVF cycle and needing lots of support. For various reasons I got a late start on baby-making and am hoping that I didn't blow it all together.

Right now I am very close to my ER (waiting to hear if it will be Thursday or Friday). My meds this cycle have included Saizen, Lupron, Gonal-F, Menopur, and Dexamethasone. I have been going in everyday for u/s and b/w and they are definitely seeing anywhere from 14-18 follicles, with at least 14 of them growing away. So I think that is good news.

All of my early work-up results came back good. The ER wants to do IVF/ICSI because of my age and also my DH doesn't have the best sperm. So, my fingers are crossed although I'm nervous nervous nervous. Also, we are having some extensive and sophisticated genetic testing done once the ER is complete. It takes 4-6 weeks to get the results so the little embies will be frozen and my ET won't be until August or September. The waiting is killing me, but doing the testing will help our success rate so I think it's worth it.

Anyway, enough about me. I just wanted to say hello and to also extend my condolences to rsdrisco (I remember you from another thread). I'm sorry to hear your news but you still sound determined and positive and for that you are to be commended! I'll keep you in my thoughts and wish you the best of luck as you keep trying.

Cheers to everyone!
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teachertam
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Post by teachertam »

Stay Positive: Welcome to our site and good luck on your cycle.

Sharon: I don't know anything about a "clear follicle"

Regards,
Tammy
Me 46/DH 48 (12/05 & 3/06: IVF#1/#2: BFN)
6/06:Nat. Preg.-DS 2/07; 12/08 IVF#3 fet -BFN
5/09& 6/09 Femara#1/#2-BFN; 7/09 IUI with femara/GF BFN
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njsurga
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Post by njsurga »

Hello everyone!!! I haven't been on in a while, but today my clinic called me with a donor match!!! My hubby and i are soooo happy! I start bcp tonight. Don't know how long it will be she said it depends on where she is on her cycle! I'll keep you informed!

Sharon

Stay Positive: Sounds like your off to a great start! Good luck!! Please keep us posted.
Sharon
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Me:44 (Old Lady Syndrome)
DH:34 (As RE put it "superior")
Me: 2 Natural Children: DD~22 & DS~19
DH: None
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IVF #1 Cancelled (Ovulated before retrieval)
DE #1 BFN
FET #1 Cancelled (Ovulation)
FET #2 BFN
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