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Onward and Upward!

The RE said she thinks our failed cycle was a "fluke of nature" and that it should have worked, even though we had an early blast (she said at 29 it doesn't matter as long as you have something to transfer). My E2 levels were at 69 after 3 days of stims, and they should have been well over 100 at that point. RE shared our concerns about the number of eggs retrieved, and she really wants to be aggressive this cycle. She wants to try the antagonist protocol with even more b/w and monitoring. I'm actually pretty thrilled. You know how disappointed I was with our ER results. I'm registering for some genetic testing right now to test for Fragile X, and we should have the results by the time I am done with BCPs. She doubts there is anything wrong, but she thinks we should cover our bases for this next cycle, especially because we'll probably be paying for part of it OOP. 
DH was pretty concerned about the amount of sperm we have left on cryo, but RE said we had 2-3 vials left (it wasn't clear in the notes from the lab), so she's not concerned right now. He got in the car saying, "I don't really care how much we have to pay OOP for this. I like this protocol better. I have a good feeling." When we got home, I put my Angel of Miracles next to my Angel of Hope (thanks again, NSA!), and I hoped for the best. It felt really weird to drop off my Rx for BCPs when I've spent almost 2 years trying to get pregnant.

On the positive side of having a barren uterus, I'm drinking coffee, planning on opening a bottle of wine tonight, and going skiing tomorrow and this weekend. I wouldn't be able to do any of those if I was pregnant, and I really love doing all three of them. Power of positive thinking, right?!




TL;DR?
-RE thinks past cycle was a fluke of nature
-Antagonist Protocol; BCPs until 1/29
-2-3 vials of sperm on cryo still
-DH and I are thrilled with new plan
TTC #1 since Feb. '12. dx: "unexplained" IF
After 2 shitty IVF cycles and 1 loss at 6+2 (EDD 11/7/14), DH and I are pursuing DIA.
11/17/2014 - ACTIVE AND WAITING!
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Pregnancy was never the end goal; being a mom was.
I've been holding out on GP: I got drunk once and started a blog: Here it is (11/7 update)
3T<3

Re: Onward and Upward!

  • So happy you have a new plan, and that you and Mr. Poppies are happy with the new protocol!
  • Well that sounds like a really great and productive WTF appointment!!!

    Cheering on all of my 3T ladies!  DX with PCOS - 11/2012 DH S/A & HSG - Normal - Too many rounds of Clomid = BFNs - New RE 5/2014 - Repeat Testing - Losing 40lbs before injects/IUI



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  • That sounds like a great plan to move forward with, and it's great that the appointment went so well. 

    TTC since 1/13  DX:PCOS 5/13 (long, anovulatory cycles)
    Clomid 50mg 9/13 = BFP! EDD 6/7/14 M/C 5w6d Found 11/4/13
    1/14 PCOS / Gluten Free Diet to hopefully regulate my system. 
    Chemical Pregnancy 03/14
    Surprise BFP 6/14, Beta #1: 126 Beta #2: 340  Stick baby, stick! EDD 2/17/15
    Riley Elaine born 2/16/15

    TTC 2.0   6/15 
    Chemical Pregnancy 9/15 
    Chemical Pregnancy 6/16
    BFP 9/16  EDD 6/3/17
    Beta #1: 145 Beta #2: 376 Beta #3: 2,225 Beta #4: 4,548
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  • I'm so glad you both like the new protocol. FX for you!

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    TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
    DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
    ~Started acupuncture in  May 2014~

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    BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~
  • I'm so glad to hear that your appointment went well all things considered and that it sounds like you'll have a great protocol in place. I wish you so much luck and send so much love!
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    TTC since March 2012 w/irregular and anovulatory cycles.  
    Moved to an RE October 2013  HSG- All clear , S/A- Normal , Bloodwork -Normal
    Uterine polyp found-  Hysteroscopy and D&C 12/6/13  DX w/complex endometrial hyperplasia
    Endometrial Biopsy 3/21/14 - Hyperplasia still present  Endometrial Biopsy #2 6/24/14 - All clear!
    IUI #1  w/stims and trigger - Started stims 7/7/14 - IUI 7/24/14 = BFP 8/7/14
    Beta #1 8/8 - 47  Beta#2 -137  Beta#3 - 96 Beta#4 -287 Beta#5 -519 Beta#6 121 = early miscarriage 5w4d
    Nestie Besties with Nfp147 
  • This sounds great! So happy you have a new plan that you and H are excited about. Sending good vibes and happy thoughts. Enjoy that bottle of wine and skiing!!
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    Dx PCOS August 2012
    Clomid x4 = BFN
    Femara+Follistim IUIs x 6 = 3 BFN, 2 C/P, 1 early miscarriage
    IVF June 2014- 43 R, 34 M, 24 F, 12 blasts frozen and severe OHSS
    FET September 12, 2014!
    Beta #1 12dp5dt- 724
    Beta #2 14dp5dt- 1631
    Beta #3 20dp5dt- 12,813
    EDD 5/31/15 until OB tells me otherwise. Grow babies grow!

    "I might have to wait. I'll never give up. I guess it's half timing, and the other half's luck. 
    Wherever you are, whenever it's right, you'll come out of nowhere and into my life." ~ Michael Buble

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  • I'm so glad you've had an appointment you feel good about!
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    TTC Since January 2011 - We have bad sperm 
    February 2013: IUI #1 = BFN 
    October 2013: We made the decision to stop TTC and live without children.

    Nestie Besties with Xan921 
  • Good luck! :)

    In Christ alone my hope is found. He is my LIGHT, my STRENGTH, and my SONG!


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    T-TTC since Dec 2008. PCOS/nonexistant cycles(anovulation) and endo. HSG in '10 revealed both tubes blocked. Lap surgery in Dec '10 to correct. Failed Clomid/IUI and injectable(Bravelle)/IUI cycles so far.  


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  • Good luck with everything!  So happy you had a good appointment and are happy with your plan moving forward!
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  • Yay! Sounds like a fantastic appointment and plan moving forward! Enjoy your wine and BCP the next few weeks!
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    TTC 24 months, IUI #3 BFP 6/4/14 Beta 6/5 58, 6/9 508, 6/11 1227 TWINS! EDD 2/15/15
    With heavy hearts, we said goodbye to our precious angels on 8/12 at 13 weeks 2 days.
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    IVF #1 Lup/Brav/Meno, ER 11/28 10R/10F, ET "Rudolph" 4AA embryo 12/3, 7 frosties.
    BFP! Betas: 12/12 225, 12/15 706, 12/17 1512. EDD 8.21.15
    12/29 hb 120. 1/5 perfect, GRAD DAY! 1/15 perfect at OB. NT 2/6 PERFECT, HB 158!

    Baby Girl born 8.9.15 at 38.2 due to IUGR 4lb7.8oz 17" 
    Our princess is being watched over by her older siblings every day <3
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  • That sounds like such a great appointment, I love hearing that you and your H are thrilled with the new plan! I have everything crossed that the more aggressive protocol is successful!
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    TTC September 2013 | BFP 11/21/13 | Chart | EDD 8/3/14 | It's a girl! 

    DD born at 42 weeks 1 day | 8/18/14 5:33am | 8lbs 4oz 20.25in of perfection!

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  • Good luck! I'm glad you guys had an awesome appointment and have a solid plan. 
    DX: 6/2012 PCOS  TTC: 6/2013  BFP: 9/6/2013  Attempt Natural m/c: 10/29/2013 D&C: 2/20/2014
    BFP 2: 7/7/2014 Beta 7/8: 115, Beta 7/12: 638, Beta 7/16: 3793, Beta 7/21: 21,625

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  • The best part of it all, and I mean this totally TIC...
    Fertility meds didn't make me a raging crazy bitch. BCPs really screw with my head and make me fairly irrational. DH is so happy he's traveling a lot this month.
    TTC #1 since Feb. '12. dx: "unexplained" IF
    After 2 shitty IVF cycles and 1 loss at 6+2 (EDD 11/7/14), DH and I are pursuing DIA.
    11/17/2014 - ACTIVE AND WAITING!
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    Pregnancy was never the end goal; being a mom was.
    I've been holding out on GP: I got drunk once and started a blog: Here it is (11/7 update)
    3T<3

  • I'm glad you're feeling positive after your appointment.





    dx:  Unexplained IF (mild MFI)

     TTC since May 2011, 1 year trying, and then 3 TI, 2 IUI = BFN

    IVF #1 (May 2013):  Antagonist Protocol: 
    24R, 18M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 2 early blasts, no frosties = BFN
    IVF #2 (August 2013):  Lupron Stop Protocol: 
    28R, 23M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 1 partially hatched blast, 7 frosties = BFP
    EDD 5/23/14, blighted ovum (6w6d), D&C (8w6d)
    FET #1 (April 2014):  transferred 2 5d blasts = BFP

    C.J. born 01/09/15

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  • The best part of it all, and I mean this totally TIC...
    Fertility meds didn't make me a raging crazy bitch. BCPs really screw with my head and make me fairly irrational. DH is so happy he's traveling a lot this month.
    Wine should help this. :)
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    TTC 24 months, IUI #3 BFP 6/4/14 Beta 6/5 58, 6/9 508, 6/11 1227 TWINS! EDD 2/15/15
    With heavy hearts, we said goodbye to our precious angels on 8/12 at 13 weeks 2 days.
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    IVF #1 Lup/Brav/Meno, ER 11/28 10R/10F, ET "Rudolph" 4AA embryo 12/3, 7 frosties.
    BFP! Betas: 12/12 225, 12/15 706, 12/17 1512. EDD 8.21.15
    12/29 hb 120. 1/5 perfect, GRAD DAY! 1/15 perfect at OB. NT 2/6 PERFECT, HB 158!

    Baby Girl born 8.9.15 at 38.2 due to IUGR 4lb7.8oz 17" 
    Our princess is being watched over by her older siblings every day <3
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  • Glad you and Mr. Poppie both feel good about this next cycle.  That sounds like a pretty great WTF appointment.
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    Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"

  • Sounds like a great plan of action! Have fun drinking and skiing!!
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    TTC#1 July 2010 PCOS dx April 2011 
    DS born: February 21, 2012

    TTC#2 June 2013 MMC Sept 2013 (partial molar), CP 02/2014 DS2 born: December 5, 2014
  • Glad you have a plan!
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  • I love everything about this for you. :) 

    So thrilled the RE is moving forward aggressively in line with what you and YH want. Lots of good thoughts!!

    Enjoy that coffee (mmmm, coffee), wine (mmmm, wine), and skiing this weekend!!
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    TTC since July 2012
    BFP #1: 11/9/13; spontaneous m/c at 6w2d, 11/25/13
    BFP #2: 12/31/13. B/w 12/31: betas >1000, progesterone 13.6; B/w 1/2: betas 3065, progesterone 10.2
    B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
    Progesterone suppositories started 1/2. Please stick, baby!!
    Fiona Elise born 9/9/14 - welcome beautiful girl!
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  • I'm so excited for your weekend! It'll be great to relax and enjoy some things you haven't for a while! And I'm so glad you and YH are happy about the be protocol. Good luck!

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           Me: All Normal DH: .5% Morph
    Cycles 1-14 (Natural) all BFN
                                  Starting IUI#1 procedures Nov '13
                          IUI Cxl'd due to surprise natural BFP 11/1/13
            Calvin born on June 19th, 2014 via emergency c-section at 3lbs7oz
         
  • So happy that you have a great plan and a positive attitude! Enjoy your fun weekend!
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  • Good plan! So glad you're feeling better.
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  • I am glad you have a plan going forward and hope it brings you your baby!
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    TTC since June 2011 dx: PCOS
    Clomid+IUI: Cancelled b/c didn't respond (June 2012)
    Femara+Trigger+IUI #1: BFN :-( (July 2013)
    Natural Cycle (8/7/13)- BFP!  Beta #1 (9/10/13): 509 Progesterone: 18.64  Beta #2 (9/12/13): 1118
    Baby N born 5/9/14
  • So glad you're happy with the new plan! Good luck!
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  • Sounds like a positive new plan! Good Luck!
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    Getting fit for IVF! :) (add another 20lbs and you have my total weight lost! :) )

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  • I'm so glad it went well and you and Mr. Poppies are happy with the plan going forward! I hope this cycle is it for you!

     ~ S & L 8-25-12  ~
  • Awesome, Poppies.... Excited for your new plan, and FX for the best next cycle!


    TTC since 3/2012 
    DH - 36; nml swimmers; Me - 36; almost no AMH (last 0.081), low AFC, nml FSH/LH
    Clomid + IUI #1 (6/2013) - BFN; #2 (7/2013) - BFFN
    IVF 1.0 5R/5F/2T (ET 6/11/2014) - no frosties, but BFP 8dp5dt (EDD 3/1/2015) 
    Lost our sweet baby boy, Lincoln Alexander 10/3/2014 (19w)
    IVF 2.0 - ER 3/25/2015 - 3R ZERO mature.
    Ovaries are done...
    DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)
  • Glad you have a new plan and feel good about it!
  • so glad to hear you had a great appointment and feel good about your new protocol! Wishing you and Mr. Poppies nothing but the best! But in the meantime, enjoy your caffeine, wine and skiing!
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