just got back from the first ultrasound... twins for sure... the doctor saw another crescent-shaped sac, but felt it wasn't a third... he told me that there's a 40% chance for a miscarriage per embryo (based on my age)... next ultrasound is next Tuesday, 02/24.
Suzanne, age 41
IVF #1
(12) eggs retrieved/ (9) fertilized normally
(5) Gr. A embryos transferred - Day 3 - 01/28
(4) Gr. A embryos frozen - Day 5 - 01/30
betas (dpER) 14: 383; 16: 1244; 22: 10038; 30: 46800; 44: 207,553 (2 heartbeats!)
Suzanne.....I'm from Canada and the only genetic testing I did was ultrasound (to measure thickness of neck) and blood testing...it's called IPS (Intergrated prenatal screening) and they both came back fine. We were not willing to risk losing the baby to Amnio as we were going to keep the baby regardless....we only did that much testing to either prepare us or give us peace of mind for the rest of the pregnancy.
Liams's MUm.....I'm not sure what testing for BETA is.....not sure we do that in Canada? A week from today I go for a blood test to see if I'm pregnant and check my HCG level....if all is good there, I go back in a day or two to make sure it's doubling I believe.
Lynnie, any news from the geneticist or on when you can get in for US?
Missy, a beta is the quantitative hcg you will be having next week. What is your daughter's name?
Suzanne, CONGRATS on the twins!!!!!!!
Sue, any news on the fertilization report?
Kat, Rocco is actually Renee's little sweetie. I have no idea how to post a pic. I don't see me ever figuring out how to do that. Any news on your follies ?
Tammy how is your precious little Andrew doing?
I should get to the list in just a little bit. Thank goodness the computer nazi is gone.
Renee, every did you guys actually see whales? I love whales. I can't believe i nave never been to Hawaii.
Hey...I did figure that out....in Canada I guess we just call in HCG and in the States you call it Beta....it looks like they call it a BETA HCG test! Funny how things are.
Okay, here goes. Let me know what i need to add/correct etc.
Lynnie, thinking of you. HUGS
Suzanne, just wanted to give you another congrats on the twins!
Missy, Sophia and Grace are both beautiful names. I think they are lovely together. Sending lots of STICKY VIBES your way.
Kat, what is up with your follies? Damn girl, when are you going to have a baby for your husband? LOL
SUCCESS STORIES
Rinnie 43, bfp after ivf #3 switched to iui. EDC ?
Elida 41, DE ivf #1 11/08 pregnant with 3 little girls. EDC ?
Helen 39, ivf#3 11/08 pregnant with twins. EDC ?
Lynn 42, ivf #4 11/08, pregnant with singleton. EDC Aug. 18,2009
Rhonda 40, natural BFP 12/08 after failed ivf in Nov. US 01/16 shows singleton. EDC ?
Renee 40, natural BFP 01/09 while waiting to cycle in Feb-Mar. Singleton EDC 09/20/09.
Natashamom 46, DE ivf #1, beta 189, first US 2/18.
Suzanne 41, ivf #1 2/09, first US 2/16 pregnant with twins. EDC ?
CYCLING
Missy 41, ivf #1 2/18, PUPO but Beta #1 02/23
SueQiwi 39, ivf #3 micro dose flare, ER 2/16 3 eggs, # fertilized ? Hoping third time is a charm for you!!
Cougarkat 41, second attempt at IVF #1 due to hyperstim on first try,
started stims 2/12, first follie check 2/16
Sisi1 41, started stims 1/17/09 but ivf #1 canceled r/t lupron over suppression. Cycling again in March on BCPs.
Me 42, ER 1/09 2 blasts frozen CGH pending. 1/22 resumed estrace/estrogen priming for ivf #2 in March.
NY4thtry 40, ivf #6 1/24 negative, regrouping for number 7.
STILL TTC BUT WITHOUT IVF
Tammy 44, 12/08 IVF#3 BFN, currently TTC naturally, upcoming consult to start medicated cycles again but no ivf. Also going forward with adoption from China.
Hil, 12/08 ivf converted to iui BFN, trying naturally for the time being but may cycle again.
LIMBO LAND
Kris 41, regrouping after 1/09 m/c both twins, i hope you are doing better. Again, i am sorry.
Mitch1967 40/41, ivf #1 BFN, waiting on WTF? meeting with RE for final decision but leaning toward ivf #2 in near future.
Let me know if i have something wrong or if i forgot something or somebody.
Renee...ditto on the cute baby boy. Sorry Kel, it was late...sorry hard to keep track of everyone. I often times have to go back and reread posts so I try to get it right.
As you know, I had my ultrasoundI dont have the official results from the doc but the sonographer said I had 13 follies, only 2 were at around 10 and the rest in a lower range 7-9...but very good range --What ever that means! My lining is 9.4; my blood work, still not known, I should find out around 2:00 today. I am excited I hope this works. I will dread having to stick myself again and again. I know the hard part is yet to come and my nerves are already frazzled just thinking about it. I have to say, however, that the meds this time around are so sossoooo much better. I dont feel as nausiated and bloated. Uggh it was awful in retrospect. i will update you'all later tonight. thinking of you all.....
KAT
Me 41-DH 27
DD: 11/16/91
DS: 12/03/93- 3/22/94 SIDS
DD: 11-13/95: DS: 08/13/97
NON Reversible Tubal Ligation
1st IVF canx Hyper stim 40+ Follies
ET 2/28 BFN ET 5/28 Beta: 06/09
Hello everyone, I hope you don't mind if I join this post. I have been reading and joining in but have not posted yet. I have followed many of your journeys for a long time and am thrilled that some of you are pregnant!
I am 42 years old and I am doing IVF number 2. IVF number 1 resulted in 4 eggs retrieved, 2 fertilised and a pregnancy that resulted in a miscarriage at 6.5 weeks. I am now stimming during my second cycle and am absolutely on pins and needles to see how many follies I have. I currently have about 5 and am about to trigger in a couple of days. I have reduced ovarian reserve (from the AMH test) of 0.3 - this is EXTREMELY low, and was wondering whether anyone had had a similar AMH result??
This is such a long long journey, and I am glad to have found you! My husband is a sweetie, but to be honest, he just doesn't get it !
and Kelly, thank you for updating the table... I should print it for easy reference when reading everyone's postings... you did an amazing job.
AKMom... there was a pretty big discrepancy between the number my RE hoped would mature - he thought upper single digits, told me (8-9)... at ER, there were (12)... so don't be surprised if you get have more that expected at ER!
I just received the call regarding the beta this morning... 10038... guess that makes sense for now.
Suzanne, age 41
IVF #1
(12) eggs retrieved/ (9) fertilized normally
(5) Gr. A embryos transferred - Day 3 - 01/28
(4) Gr. A embryos frozen - Day 5 - 01/30
betas (dpER) 14: 383; 16: 1244; 22: 10038; 30: 46800; 44: 207,553 (2 heartbeats!)
ok Guys I am freaking out a bit. Only 2 eggs fertilized normally. The third did not develop an envelope around the nuclei. So now I am down to just two. I am especially scared as we have always had 100% fertilization in the past. I just assumed it would be the same again this time
Suzane~congrats on having twins! that is so cool.
Kat~Congrats on all those follies! I knew you would be great. I've got egg envy.
Santa~welcome to the board. I have diminished ovarian reserve too. But I'm not sure what the AMH test is? What is your FSH?
Missy~Sophia Grace is a lovely name! Here's hoping she gets a sibling soon.
Lynnie~Thanks for sharing your egg history--it made me feel better. Hope you get some good news soon.
Renee~Rocco is such a cutie!
Kelly~Thank you for updating our list and for your encouraging words.
43 high FSH 13.4
IVF1 May 08 BFN
IVF2 Sep 08 BFN
IVF3 Feb 09 BFP! beta 151
DD born Nov 09!
IVF4 June 11 BFN
IVF5 Oct 11 canceled 1 follie
IVF6 Jan 12 BFP! beta 171
MC 10.5 weeks after HB at 7.5 - gutted
Natural BFP!
MC 9.5 weeks - gutted again
Santa i am glad you are joining us. Don't worry about the AMH. I don't and i have you beat. Mine is 0.0 something. It doesn't tell you anything more than AFC and FSH. There are many REs that don't even look at it.
At our age it is just a numbers game. Your response to stims is typical for our age. SUCKS!!!. Sometime today i will go back and edit the list that i just posted to include you.
Kat, everything sounds great this time. They are all clustered close together in size. That is just what you want. You will still hold the record number for follies in the group. Lets just hope the are good quality too. I will update your info. later today too.
I have to scoot for now but Remember everybody PMA!!!!!!!!!
Liam's Mommy....nice job!! That is amazing....it is so comforting to see everyone going thru the same things....I know I am very lucky to have one little girl from IVF alone ( this is IVF #2 for me actually...you have IVF #1 beside my name).
Suzanne...that is a nice high HCG number...twins does make sense! Congrats again!!!!!
Santa...welcome to the club and wishing you success in the journey....yes, the men don't get it sometimes....always saying 'don't worry'!!!
Sue, women get the job done with one egg every month. Try not to panic. But i would like to know what your plan is. Are you doing a day 3 transfer or waiting to see if any make it to blast? Have you thought about it?
So I could not get an ultrasound until the amnio and the geneticist has not returned my calls. NICE.
I do have my scheduled appt this Friday, so maybe I can get some answers from my reg ob?
I am just waiting and trying to forget I am pregnant in case we get horrible news...
Me: 44 severely reduced reserve
DH: 44 perfect
IVF 1: Feb 08 -BFP twins (lost one at 7 weeks, one at 13 weeks)
IVF 2: June 08 -BFN
IVF 3: September 08 -BFN
IVF 4: November 08 - Katherine Emma born 8/9/2009
the girls are going to love it. I looks like a real joy!
Any news on your follies ?
thank you, girls, for the kind congrats... 