April/May Cycle Buddies!

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fruit
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Jen & Easley im so sorry about ur BFN, my heart is breaking for both of u, :( don't know what to say... i know there is nothing that can be said now to make u feel better, but we all know that ivf is a numbers game and if it failed this time it will work another time.....

to all the ladies who prayed for me and who wished me a good luck for my beta today, THANK U all.

afm: i went for my blood test this morning, didnt POAS (too scared), still 2 hours for the result......
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Jen I am so very sorry for your BFN. Take care and all the best with your future plans ((HUGS))

Easley An early miscarriage? I am really sorry sweetie. Take Care of yourself. ((HUGS))


Moorebaby YEAH on being PUPO. Three huh? Wow i am so happy for you and dh :D :D . Praying for a BFP for you. LOTS OF STICKY THOUGHTS AND PMA OK??? :) Sending you tonnes of BABY DUST.

Wishingandhoping Good luck with your ER today. Praying you get lots of GOLDEN EGGS.

LeeS Good Luck with your ER. Get loads of GOLDEN EASTER EGGS!!

Blissful DoIng the AF dance for you. Hope she comes soon. Just like AF to be late, when you need her to come :roll: .

WISHING YOU ALL THE VERY BEST!

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Re: April/May Cycle Buddies!

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My Update I got the results for my blood tests on Monday and it wasnt the news i was hoping for. The test my RE sent me for where to check my AMH levels. The results showed that my amh levels were .11ng/ml :( . My RE said for her to advise using DHEA, my amh needed to be at least 1.1ng/ml. She hadn't sent me for this test before because all my other tests were normal, my FSH on Day 2 was 5.5IU/L. Not sure what my E2 was. She said everything else on me was great, my lining was perfect expect for that. So now she says the only way forward is with donor eggs.

She said I could come to the clinic and have one of the other RE's at the clinic look at my file and get a second opinion. I turned down that offer. I know that if I want an independent, unbiased opinion, I have better chances of getting one from a different RE, at a different clinic.

So according to my amh results, i have poor ovarian reserve. I have been reading A LOT about it so i have a full understanding of what I am dealing with. I have booked an appointment with another clinic for end of May to get a second opinion. In the mean time i WILL take the DHEA, and other supplements i have been reading about, do fertility yoga and acupuncture and pray that my numbers improve. Then i will go for blood tests again with the new RE and hear what he says. Hopefully after all this, i will get good news.

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ok so i got a BFN !! :cry:
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Fruit/Easley/Jenmink- I am so sorry to hear about your BFN. I know it’s a difficult time and hard to understand why things happen the way they do but hopefully you girls can find the strength to continue reaching for your dreams of having a little one and jump back in once you are ready. Keep us all posted on when you do so we can keep cheering you on. Wishing you all the best.

Mom4sure- I think going to another clinic for a 2nd opinion sounds like a good idea. Hopefully they will be able to give you the answers you need to get things working the way they should. Good luck with the fertility yoga and acupuncture and keep us posted when you go back.

Sunshine- Keep your head up!! As for apologizing about venting – don’t worry about it. We all have those moments where no matter how hard we try we just cant see the light at the end of the tunnel. Try to stay positive and know that a PMA will help! Even though it feels like the impossible dream it will happen so don’t give up.

Wishingandhoping & LeeS- Good luck today at the ER!!! Hope you both get that golden egg. Keep us posted on how things go. LeeS I don’t see how you are managing with that many follies that big!!

Bliss- Isnt it crazy how at this point youre likely to try anything. From foods to acupuncture to superstitions on the clothes we wear. Anything to put our minds at ease and know we are doing anything physically possible to get the outcome we want. Good luck- hoping AF came to you this morning.

Dallas- Sounds like the donor is progressing nicely. Cant wait to hear more good news on Friday!!

Deftonesmo- Good luck at the US today. Hopefully things look great and you can start stimming right away.

Ester- What beautiful (or handsome) babies you have!! Cant wait to hear how many stuck in- Im thinking more than one!! Get some rest and try to relax the next 2 wks. When is your beta??

AFM- nothing exciting to report here. Even though I know its pathetic I have been POAS a stick every other day just to make sure things are getting darker and faster. I really don’t know how I can wait 2 more weeks for the appointment. This really is worse than the 2ww. At least with that wait I was on vacation and distracted…now Im just slowly crossing the days off my calendar. Love these waiting games.
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IVF #4- Fresh 5dt w/ 2 blasts & 1 pre-blast.
BFP! Beta 4/15= 667, 4/18= 2244, 4/22=15,181!!!
Triplets turned Twins- lost 1 baby @ 10 wks. 2 Baby Girls!!
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Jen/Fruit/Easley So sorry about your BFN's- Sending loving thoughts and prayers your way!

Moorbaby- YAY!! Rest and let those little embabies snuggle in! :D

Blissful- will do an AF dance for you today!
Me: Bilateral Hydrosalpinges (removed 3/24/11)
DH: Nothing wrong
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1st IVF- 5/4/11- start BCP for 4 weeks then injections!
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Fruit- I am so sorry. Sending you big hugs.
Me 34- mod endo
DH 36- perfect
IUI x 4- BFN
IVF #1 01/11- BFN
IVF #2 04/11- BFP- M/C at 6 weeks
FET 7/21/11- BFP on HPT 7/26!!! beta 8/1- 980; beta 8/4- 2565; beta 8/8- 9964
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Fruit, I truly sorry too and over here thinking about you this morning....We are here if and when you need someone to talk to!
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Married 13 yrs
36, unexplained
1 natural pg- m/c at 7 wks
(2010-2012) 4 IUIs, 2 IVFs
FET cycle 2/25/2013
Beta: 95, 390, 1361
3/27 HR 140
4/10 HR 184
4/17 Released from RE
6/21 Found out we are having a BOY!
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Jen/Easley/fruit - I am so so sorry :( *hugs*

AFM - we thawed two embryos and one didn't make it. But they were able to thaw another one before ET. So I am PUPO! Beta should be 5/2
Me: 29, PCOS
DH: 30
TTC 2 years
IVF #1: March '11 - possible OHSS so switching to FET - 4/21, 5/2 - BFP!!
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Lynzee- Thank you!

blair- You're not pathetic! I would totally be doing the same thing. It's very understandable. My beta is next Friday, the 29th...I'm praying & hoping that at least 1 of them sticks.

fruit- Oh sweetie...I'm so sorry! This is so unfair. Please take all the time you need & know that we're here for you. (((HUGS)))

mom4sure- Oh hun...I'm sorry you didn't get good news. I think your improvement plan sounds good & definitely getting a 2nd opinion will help you sort things out. How do you feel about donor eggs? Yeah, we put 3 back...hopefully 1 sticks!

SDtrying- Thank you!

Sunshine- Men say the silliest things sometimes. I know you're worried, but you have to keep up w/ that PMA. Don't be sorry about being cranky...this is an extremely emotional time. PMA, PMA, PMA!

Wishingandhoping- Thank you! Good luck today! Can't wait to hear how many eggs they get!

Blissful- You know I wouldn't be surprised if all this processed food & the chemicals in it play a role in infertility. Come on AF!!!

Lee- Yay for ER today!!! Holy moly...sounds like you have a lot of eggs! Keep drinking Gatorade & salt should be your friend!. Keep us updated! Yes, my embabies are gorgeous...thank you :wink:

deftonesmo- Thank you! Good luck today on your saline u/s.

Franny- THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: My beta is next Friday, the 29th.

Tammy- Thanks! You think so? I've never been to this stage, so I'm not sure what they're supposed to look like. I've been comparing them to pictures online.

Jen- I'm so sorry! Take all the time you need w/ your DH...take a nice little trip somewhere & enjoy each other. We're here for you always. (((HUGS)))

easley- This is so unfair. I'm sorry about it your early m/c...it's so cruel. Please take all the time you need to vent & scream & cry...we're here for you! Thank you for your comments on my babies :-)

margi- Thank you girl! I've been reading mixed reviews about successful cycles w/ compacted morulas on day 5. I mean it could've been a few hours & they would be changing to blasts. Who knows!? I'm just going to concentrate on my 3 babies inside. So, how are you feeling?

Blaqdymun- Thanks! How are you doing?

nicksgam- Thank you...they are beautiful, huh? So, you're next on the BETA list...Monday, right? How are you feeling?

Heather- Thank you! Yeah, this wait is NOT FUN! No POASing for me, lol! I never have...I'm too chicken. Plus, DH is against it. How about you?

nwquiz- Wow, switching to an IUI w/ 8 follicles?! You'll definitely get your BFP! So, when will they do the IUI?

vicky- OMG...YAY!!! Congrats!!!

Red Riding Hood- Hey girl! How are you doing? Did you have your ER yesterday?

anton- Hey sweetie! How are you doing? Are you ready for Easter?

Addy- Awe...I'm sorry 1 didn't make it, but yay for being PUPO! Rest up!

akdelp- That stinks that they couldn't do the ET today, but I'm sure it's for the best as far as your health goes. June will be here soon & I will be cheering you on for your BFP! Get some rest!
ME: 32
DH: 38 (Severe MF)

IVF 1: BFP...M/C
IVF 2-5: BFN
IVF 6: BFP...it's twins!!

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UPDATE NEEDED…
Britjete- ET on 3/23; BETA on ???
ellis79- ER on 3/25; ET on 3/30; BETA on ???
skatiedrew- ET 3/26; BETA on 4/9 ???
tiffanyg1219- ER on 3/31; ET on 4/3; BETA on ???
kbillsy- ER on 4/16; ET on 4/19


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Neffi211- Possible FET??? YAY!!!
penny100- IVF April
Heidi67- on BCPs as of 3/16; SnS on 4/18; hopefully start on 4/19
mcfarland2213- u/s for cyst in March
hopethisworksm- Fresh cycle, late March/early April
kentucky- waiting for AF
BlissfulCS- late April (est. 4/28) FET
Tiger04- April IVF w/ DS
WeHaveHope- had ER 3/22; OHSS; 10 frosties patiently waiting for their mama; anxiously waiting for FET on 5/5
LYD10- FET est. on 6/7
Pumpkin11- on BCPs
deftonesmo- AF is here
NancyB- waiting on AF (est. 4/17); FET planned for 6/1
Waiting to happen- baseline 4/7
indigofire- AFis here; FET in April
anton- FET in May
greekchick-
NancyB- FET scheduled for 5/30; suppression checks on 5/10 & 5/23
mom4sure- April’s ET cancelled; hopefully cycling again in July; 2nd opinion appointment end of May
CT_Michele- April’s ET cancelled; hopefully cycling again in June???
Lynzee- IVF in April or May
akdelp (Kerri)- ER on 4/14; OHSS; froze blasts; FET in June


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mrice94- on Lupron
DALLAS- on Lupron as of 3/29; donor starts stims on 4/16; ER est. on 4/25; ET est. on 4/30
babytime- on Lupron as of 3/29
jmbella- on Lupron as of 4/4
smoon0021- start injections as of 4/12
nwquiz- on stims; IVF converted to an IUI
faithful2011- on Estrofem & Gonal-F; April FET


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Red_Riding_Hood- ER on 4/20; ET on ???
Wishingandhoping- ER on 4/21; ET on ???
LeeS- ER on 4/21; ET on ???


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nicksgam- ER on 4/12; ET on 4/15; BETA on 4/25
Sunshine1576- IUI on 4/12; BETA on 4/26
Blaqdymun- ER on 4/10; ET on 4/15; BETA on 4/27
x0Heather0x- ER on 4/13; ET on 4/18; BETA on 4/27
moorebaby (Ester)– ER on 4/15; ET on 4/20; BETA on 4/29
kbillsy- ER on 4/16; ET on 4/19; BETA on 5/2
Addy- FET on 4/21; BETA on 5/2

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blairwh58- ER on 3/31; ET on 4/3; BETAS on 4/15- 667, on 4/18- 2,244
cherry5- FET on 3/31 w/ 2 blasts; BETAS on 4/11- 96.9, on 4/18- 2,341
vicky1707- FET on 4/6; BETA on 4/20- BFP!!!

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TammyS- ER cancelled…triggered on 4/4 & baby danced on 4/5 & 4/6; BETA on 4/18
easley4 (Kelly)- FET on 4/11; BETA on 4/20
JenMink55- ER on 4/7; ET on 4/12; BETA on 4/20
fruit- BETA on 4/21
ME: 32
DH: 38 (Severe MF)

IVF 1: BFP...M/C
IVF 2-5: BFN
IVF 6: BFP...it's twins!!

A strong, positive attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.

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Jen/Fruit/ -- I'm so sorry about your BFN. This part of IVF stinks so much. We spend all this time, money and energy doing everything we can to have a baby and - well, it hurts and everyone here understands.

Easley -- I'm so sorry about your early miscarriage. That totally stinks. Hugs from me.

Moorebaby -- How are you feeling?

Blair -- hoping these two weeks go by quickly for you. I, too, would be POAS frequently while waiting for u/s.
Nancy -- 40
dh -- 51

1st IVF - BFN
FET -- 5/31
BFP on HPT 7dp5dt
1st Beta 6/13 -- 475!!! BFP!!!!!
2nd beta 6/15 -- 1160
3rd beta 6/17 -- 2656
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Jen/Easley/fruit dang ladies am so sorry. this was a bad week for us on this board. take time to hug hubby anc cuddle them get the strength to try again.
Margi- thanks for all the support you provide.
Lou- hahaa i wish i was on oprah. anyway will take one step at a time.
Moorebaby- actually an not even sure i will have mature eggs by tomorrow morning. coz before trigger my folicles averaged 14.65,15.95,16.8,16.05,17.15,16.95,14.85mm and many small ones. that is why i was told to trigger early to avoid the others maturing as well. so technically am looking at 1 mature and 4 possible. In one ivf cycle in the past i had immature eggs all wasted. so am so scared more of non fertilizing to having to many actually fertilize.
Well ladies happy easter for those that celebrate or should i just say enjoy the day off/holiday.
beta 14dpo=89, beta16dpo=298
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Hi, Ladies,

Sorry I have been distant. But I had ER on 04/19 and they retrieved 13 eggs but unforunately only 3 of them were mature. So I'm waiting to find out what time I need to be back at the office tomorrow for ET.

I am so sad about all the BFN's, they make me scared but the BFP's excite me. I am :oops: , sorry. But Prayer changes things, so take your grieving time and Pray about it and God will see you thru this emotional time.
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DH - fine as pumpkin pie
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Mrice: quality, not quantity . . . and it just takes one =)

AFM: saline u/s went well ... no polyps, etc. So I take BCP for a few more days and then start stimming next Wednesday . . . I have a good eeling about this cycle :D
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Me: 33/Bilateral Hydrosalpinx/Tubes Removed
DH: Perfect =)
IVF #1: BFN =(
IVF#2: BFP! Beautiful Grace born 4.24.10
IVF#3: BFN =(
IVF#4: BFP! Beautiful Grady born 1.24.12
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