IVF until we all get our bfp! 2012-present *13 w/twins & 1 w/triplets!*

[GettingBroody]

Bubu - sending you so many

 

[michelle01]

bubu - Yes, that is my son, he is 3 years old. I was one of those who got pg and wasn't trying, 4 years ago. He was a big surprise as my DH and I had been married for 8 years when we found out and we always had our dogs, but never planned to have children. And stupidly, I had my tubes tied because I had such a rough pg with him. About 6 months after having him I regretted what I did and started seeing my FS in August 2010. I had to have my tubes untied and try for a year before we could start IVF; that is how my insurance works before they cover IVF for us. And here I am 2 years later and no pg. I am so mad at myself for what I did, but I cannot go back and change it now, but move forward and hope that third times a charm for me.

I start lupron in 2 weeks and stimming will begin the first week of November!

 

[MrsC8776]

Want and Jenn, so glad to hear your scans went well today!!

Getting, your little one looks great! Congrats!

Lulu, congrats on the twins!! Very exciting.

Bomo, I kind of look at it like Drs - women drink caffeine before they find out they're pregnant all the time and go on to have happy, healthy babies so it's probably okay to have some decaf tea.

Almost, hope your tests come back negative!

MrsC, I'm so glad your hubby is home and you can still do your gender scan this week. Can't wait to hear your results - I'm guessing two boys

AFM, had my 5th IUI today and I have to admit I feel like it was a huge waste of time. I really wanted to keep trying and doing something between now and when I can do another IVF but now I think it was dumb and I should have saved my money. I had 4 ripe follies and 32 million sperm with 46% motility so theoretically my chances should be decent but I'm just not feeling it.

Hello to everyone else - hope you're all doing well!

Thanks! We are very excited! Don't give up on this IUI. I had zero faith left in the IUI after it was done and sure enough that was the one that worked. I guess I just got to the point of thinking it wasn't going to work just like you are now. Try to stay positive.

And ... hot from the press.... second test this morning :
We still have our two ... I have no idea why this isn't working. Really thought that the main hurdle (my DH's sterility) was behind us. We finally had what was a nice blast ... Don't really know what else to do, since apparently, everything is fine with me - so why isn't it nestling in?!

Have now asked that DH and I make an appt. together (TBH, I am quite tired of always going on my own to all appointments and asking the questions he has / not thinking of questions until I have left) and somehow I feel like I am on a merry-go-round without a destination (how would there be? it goes in circles) ... so that we can be advised together.

How am I feeling? Bit at a loss.

I'm so sorry. It sounds like some of the girls have given you tons of advice. None of this is fair and I know words can't help much right now. All I can do is say I'm sorry and hope you get your BFP with your next FET.

 

[MrsC8776]

Lulu - amazing news congratulations!!

Jenn - glad the chances chromosome abnormalities are low

Almost - I hope everything is ok. Try not to stress though, I'm sure it'll be fine

Mrs C - hooray for getting your hubby back! Was he surprised how much your bumb had grown???

AFM - slept well last night so feeling human again! Hooray

Have a great day everyone xx

Sorry Pink I missed your question in my quote. He was shocked! Then again I'm still shocked when I look in the mirror.

Yay for feeling human again!

 

[bubumaci]

bubu - Yes, that is my son, he is 3 years old. I was one of those who got pg and wasn't trying, 4 years ago. He was a big surprise as my DH and I had been married for 8 years when we found out and we always had our dogs, but never planned to have children. And stupidly, I had my tubes tied because I had such a rough pg with him. About 6 months after having him I regretted what I did and started seeing my FS in August 2010. I had to have my tubes untied and try for a year before we could start IVF; that is how my insurance works before they cover IVF for us. And here I am 2 years later and no pg. I am so mad at myself for what I did, but I cannot go back and change it now, but move forward and hope that third times a charm for me.

I start lupron in 2 weeks and stimming will begin the first week of November!

I see - so really the issue isn't whether you ovulate / can get pregnant - but more whether, in a natural cycle, an egg (fertilised or not) may not be able to travel to your uterus?

So theoretically, there is also no reason for an IVF not to work, right?
I have full faith, that the statistics are just being mean to you too and that you will get your

 

[ashknowsbest]

Michelle - what protocol are you on?

 

[michelle01]

bubu - well when I had my tubes untied my right tube is now not functional; the risk of having them tied in the first place. And I have a history of polyps, cysts, and now I found out I have MTHFR, my DH has no issues. I had a chemical last August before trying IVF. So honestly, at this point it seems to be me. And the fact that I am 38, going on 39 in January, my eggs are just OK.

So it does seem to be a matter of an embryo implanting for me. And yea, according to my FS, IVF should work, but 2 cycles later and still nothing!

 

[michelle01]

Ash - They are putting me back on the same protocol that I was on during my first IVF - lupron starting on day 21 (10/24) and stimming will be with Menopur and 525 iu of Follistum. And they will add in lovenox injections again for my MTHFR. They are being much more aggressive this time because I seem to be a slow responder.

 

[ashknowsbest]

Thanks! Just curious because I'm starting my first IVF and I am on lupron now and then gonal F and menopur. What are lovenox injections? Is it another stimulation medication?

 

[michelle01]

Ash - The lovenox is for my MTHFR, its a blood thinning injection. I will use those during stimming. Good luck with your cycle; hope you are 1st time lucky with it

 

[ashknowsbest]

thanks gl with your cycle too I hope this is it for you!!

 

[bubumaci]

I really believe that you will find yourself expecting a sibling for your little boy this time around

 

[GettingBroody]

Girls, hopefully you'll all be looking at bfps really really soon!!

 

[jchic]

bubu - an RE is called a Reproductive Endocrinologist here. I think like Michelle said, a saline sono is necessary at this point. They will be able to see the uterus (not just how they see on an ultrasound) and they can see if there are any polyps or fibroids that may be causing an implantation issue. Also have them run tests like NK cells, etc. To see if your immune system is not allowing the embie to implant. There is a ton of stuff you can do while staying at your clinic. I would look at RMANJ website and also CCRM of Colorado website and even have a free phone consult with CCRM to see what they would suggest. They are the worlds best fertility clinic and their statistics are better than any other. They would at least be able to guide you. Additionally, they also take international patients, and would have you monitor at a place near you, with you only coming to them from ER through ET. I highly suggest just taking a peek at it, because they will tell you that by now, they may be able to pinpoint the issue.

 

[Pink gerbera]

Bubu - I'm really sorry. The girls have given you loads of good advice. I hope you're ok though. Keep your chin up

Mrs C - Are you huge then now? Exciting! I feel like I'm showing a little now.

Xxx

 

[michelle01]

Thanks Jess, you put it much better then I did And I am going to take a look at those websites; just curious now!

 

[MrsC8776]

Bubu - I'm really sorry. The girls have given you loads of good advice. I hope you're ok though. Keep your chin up

Mrs C - Are you huge then now? Exciting! I feel like I'm showing a little now.

Xxx

No not huge yet but definitely showing! Getting comfortable in bed is starting to become a challenge.

 

[never2late70]

Bubu: Damn!


MrsC so happy that you and our hubby are getting settled in

Still waiting for my day 3 fertility report..ugh!

 

[TwoRdue]

MrsC - It wont be much longer before you really pop out!!!

 

[never2late70]

None of the 3 embryos are going to make it. They are 8 cell but deeply fragmented and only have a 5% chance of making.

I am 41 and she flat out said Donor egg is our only chance

So this is it for us..We are done.