[wifeEds]

Name: WifeEds
Age: 31
How long TTC: 4 years
Diagnosis or any known issues: Blocked tubes
Treatments you tried before IVF: Clomid (before tubes diag), surgery to unblock tubes
How many IVF did you do before success: 1
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No
Protocol (meds taken): Suprefact (nasal) 75iu of Bravelle, 75iu of Reprenox
How many follicles at ER: too many to count, my ovaries were "kissing" in danger of over hype stim.
How many eggs retrieved: 17
How many eggs fertilized: 15
How many days between ER and ET: 5
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: only one transfered, and it was a 20
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: I think I was just cranky at waiting, and a little tired.
What day you got your BFP: day 12
HPT before blood test: Yep! Took it at my mother's house on day 12
Number of first beta: 3866 on day 16
Number of babies: just one
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: I tried to be pretty informed before starting the process, I read about the effects of the drugs, the emotional ups and downs and the changes your body goes through. None of the words really did the experience justice.

[Keke]

Name: Kim Richards
Age: 37
Diagnosis: Both tubes blocked
Prev Tx: Hysterosalpingogram to try to repair/clear tubes.
Tx before sucess: 2 One in October 2006 and one in January 2007. We needed a break.
Donor sperm or eggs? No
Drug Protocol Puregon 300 mg daily injection x 2 150 each time. Suprefact 0.5 ml twice daily injections
6 follicles
6 eggs retrieved
6 eggs fertilized All grade 1 quality 4-8 cell and 2-6 cell
Days between ER and ET: 3
Embryos Transferred: 3 all grade 1 which is the best quality all 8 cell emryos
Problems during 2WW: Insanity Hee Hee Hee
I got a faint positive on 8dpt, 9dpt, 10dpt, 11 dpt, 12 dpt. (I wanted to be sure!!) but beta bloodwork was done on day 13 at clinic. BFP
Number of first beta: 13dpt 218 15dpt 516
Number of babies: Don't know yet U/S is May 1st I think just one though
This is a wonderful idea. I would have loved to have this information when I first started IVF. Kudos to whoever though of this and the best of luck to all who are trying to make their dreams come true.

[Ladyluck]

Name: Ladyluck
Age: 37 (at the time)
How long TTC: 7 years
Diagnosis or any known issues: Stage IV Endometriosis and blocked tubes
Treatments you tried before IVF: Herbal treatments + acupuncture
How many IVF did you do before success: We were very lucky that 1st try was successful
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No
Protocol (meds taken): Lupron, Puregon
How many follicles at ER: 11
How many eggs retrieved: 8
How many eggs fertilized: 5
How many days between ER and ET: 5
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: transferred 2 blasts, one 8-cell, one morula
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: major cramps at night (much stronger than with AF) and I had a dream that I saw two goldfish swimming in my toilet.
What day you got your BFP: I only remember that I took a hpt (couldn't wait!), knowing that it was way too early
HPT before blood test: Yes
Number of first beta: 800-something
Number of babies: Two
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: I was petrified about doing IVF- taking the meds, the side-effects, having to inject myself, the ER procedure, etc... It turned out to be a lot better than I thought...I could have saved myself so much anxiety! I was doing acupuncture while I was cycling, which I believe minimized any side-effects and helped me to relax.

[serenity girl]

Name: Serenity girl
Age:33
How long TTC: 10 years
Diagnosis or any known issues: male factor and elevated FSH level
Treatments you tried before IVF: 8 IUI
How many IVF did you do before success: Too many....but success was with a FET
Protocol (meds taken): was highly medicated during IVF cycles, but did an non-medicated FET with success
How many eggs fertilized: Had 8 left to freeze....
How many days between ER and ET: 3days..but embryos frozen at 2pn stage...
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: Transferred 2 on FET day...an 8 cell with AH and a 10 cell.
Number of babies: One (little boy supposedly, waiting patiently for him to arrive)

[Hope&Faith]

Name: Hope&Faith
Age:26
How long TTC:2.5 years
Diagnosis or any known issues:ovarian cancer May 2007 and again Feb 2008
Treatments you tried before IVF: 5xIUI all BFN
How many IVF did you do before success:success on #1
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: no
Protocol (meds taken): Suprefact/gonal F/luveris/HCG shot
How many follicles at ER:13
How many eggs retrieved:11
How many eggs fertilized:11
How many days between ER and ET:3
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred:7 perfect 8 cell embies
Symptoms or issues during 2WW:OHSS, sore breasts, hungry, tired
What day you got your BFP:15dp3dt
HPT before blood test:no
Number of first beta: my clinic just does clinic POAS
Number of babies:? find out on June 17th
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process:
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[one-hit_wonder]

Name: OHW
Age: 30
How long TTC: Seven years
Diagnosis or any known issues: Borderline PCOS and severe male factor
Treatments you tried before IVF: Clomid (4 rounds), injects/IUI (1 round - discovered the mf at this time, so moved straight to IVF)
How many IVF did you do before success: 2, plus one FET
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: no, though ds was recommended by our previous clinic
Protocol (meds taken): Marvelon, Lupron, Puregon 125 units/day, Prometrium and Estrace
How many follicles at ER: don't know - it was hard to tell because I hyperstimmed
How many eggs retrieved: 21 (20 were mature)
How many eggs fertilized: 16 (had six left on transfer day)
How many days between ER and ET: 5-day transfer
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 2 top-notch blasts
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: OHSS, bloat, fatigue (can't remember - check my blog for deets)
What day you got your BFP: 8dp5dt (I didn't test sooner)
HPT before blood test: yes
Number of first beta: 113
Number of babies: 1
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: How much ER can hurt. Also how much of a difference it makes to find the best doctor with the best stats - don't just go to the nearest clinic.

[valentine0214]

Name: Valerie
Age: 36
How long TTC: N/A
Diagnosis or any known issues: PGD for Marfans
Treatments you tried before IVF: N/A
How many IVF did you do before success: 2nd try successful
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No
Protocol (meds taken): Gonal F, Cetrotide, Luveris
How many follicles at ER: 12
How many eggs retrieved: 11
How many eggs fertilized: 11
How many days between ER and ET: 5
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: transferred 2 blasts (never was told the quality)
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: Cramps, moodiness, Uterine twitching, Heartburn
What day you got your BFP: 9dp5dt
HPT before blood test: Yes, negative at 5dp5dt
Number of first beta: 94
Number of babies: One Singleton
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: Be positive, and the emotional part is way harder than the physical. You have to be strong and persistent.

[Mrs. H]

Name: Carita
Age: 20
How long TTC: Approx. 2 years
Diagnosis or any known issues: Male factor, low count and low motility.
Treatments you tried before IVF: None, went straight to IVF.
How many IVF did you do before success: 1st try successful, SET
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No
Protocol (meds taken): Suprefact, Gonal F
How many follicles at ER: 21
How many eggs retrieved: 20
How many eggs fertilized: 17 ICSI'd, 10 fertilized
How many days between ER and ET: 3
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: Transfered 1, was told it was the best quality possible.
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: Bleeding, very small cramps, breast tenderness, moodiness.
What day you got your BFP: 12dp3dt
HPT before blood test: Yes negative, and still negative however my beta keeps going up.
Number of first beta: Wasn't told
Number of babies: One
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: I would have prepared myself better emotional. Be cautiously optimistic because you never know what could happen.

[Sandibeach]

Name: Sandra
Age: 35
How long TTC: 5 years
Diagnosis or any known issues: Unexplained & mild male factors
Treatments you tried before IVF: 6 rounds of clomid, laporascopy, 2 IUI's
How many IVF did you do before success: 3 full fresh IVF cycles - success on 3rd cycle
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No
Protocol (meds taken): Agonist - Suprafact, Gonal F, Repronex & Progestrone Oil
How many follicles at ER: lots
How many eggs retrieved: 27 eggs, 18 mature
How many eggs fertilized: 16 fertilized via ICSI
How many days between ER and ET: 3 day (2-8 cell transferred) and 5 day (1 blast)
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: Almost perfect embies
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: OHSS
What day you got your BFP: June 24
HPT before blood test: Yes - 2 days before beta
Number of first beta: 312
Number of babies: 1 (I assume & think)
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: that not many people are successful on their first IVF - only those few lucky ones get BFP's on their 1st IVF

[torontojo]

Name: Jo
Age: 32
Diagnosis or any known issues: Tubal damage and tubes removed years ago.....
Treatments you tried before IVF: none, we always knew when we were ready for kids it was straight to IVF
How many IVF did you do before success: it worked 1st time (we got very lucky)
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: nope
Protocol (meds taken): bcp, lupron, Gonal F
How many follicles at ER: 23
How many eggs retrieved: 14
How many eggs fertilized: 12 (6 icsi, 6 old school ivf)
How many days between ER and ET: 5 day
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 2 x "perfect" 5 day blasts
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: funny tickly cramp from days 2-4 after transfer
What day you got your BFP: still waiting - on tuesday 14th July
HPT before blood test: got 1st positive 6dp 5dt
Number of first beta: 731 (10dp 5dt)
Number of babies: ??????
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: the physical and emotional strain

[Melina]

Name: Melina
Age: 37
Diagnosis or any known issues: Male factor
How long TTC: 3 years
Treatments you tried before IVF: none
How many IVF did you do before success: It worked on the third try
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: no
Protocol (meds taken): bcp, repronex, Gonal F, Suprefact
How many follicles at ER: 14
How many eggs retrieved: 8
How many eggs fertilized: 8 (With ICSI)
How many days between ER and ET: 3 day
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 4 good quality
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: Towards the end of the 2WW dizzy and nausea
What day you got your BFP: On day 14
HPT before blood test: got 1st positive 9 days later
Number of first beta: 351
Number of babies:1
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: That I would get pregnant naturally 17 months later at 37

[stephaniediane]

Name:Stephanie
Age:41
How long TTC:3 1/2 years
Diagnosis or any known issues:tubal ligation reversal scaring
Treatments you tried before IVF:tubal ligation reversal, male fertility factor
How many IVF did you do before success:1
Are you using donor eggs or sperm:no
Protocol (meds taken):menopur,puregon, lupron, prednisone
How many follicles at ER: 17
How many eggs retrieved:11
How many eggs fertilized:8, 2 transfered 4 frosties
How many days between ER and ET:5
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred:5 high quality
Symptoms or issues during 2WW:swelling of legs and frequent urination, sore boobs
What day you got your BFP:11pto
HPT before blood test:1 negative
Number of first beta:92.7
Number of babies:appointment August 14th, 2009.
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process:I would have loved to have know about the emotional rollercoaster that you live on for about 2 months.

[Springroll]

Name: Springroll
Age: 37
How long TTC: 2 years, 11 months
Diagnosis or any known issues: Inconsistent sperm morphology; poor egg quality; poor responder
Treatments you tried before IVF: IUI x 4
How many IVF did you do before success: 2 others - 3rd one was the charm!
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: Nope
Protocol (meds taken): Agonist/Antagonist conversion protocol w/estrogen priming (marvelon, suprefact, estrace, estradot, gonal-f, cetrotide)
How many follicles at ER: 6
How many eggs retrieved: 5
How many eggs fertilized: 3
How many days between ER and ET: 3
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 3 embryos transferred - 4 cell, 8 cell and 9 cell, all rated good quality
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: lower abdominal cramping and pulling for first week after transfer; bloating; gassiness; reeeeeally sore boobies!
What day you got your BFP: 15dp3dt
HPT before blood test: Yes, the morning before beta!
Number of first beta: 463
Number of babies: One beautiful, amazing, incredible baby
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: Before dealing with infertility, I would have wanted to know how it can challenge your patience and belief system to the very core; I have found strength in myself and in my husband that I never knew we had. I would have wanted to know that IVF isn't scary - it's a miracle of science. I would have wanted to know that I would find an incredible sisterhood in this crazy world of infertility with this forum, and that I didn't need to feel scared and alone. I would have wanted to know that it would work - all I had to do was keep the faith.

[Bella16]

Name: Bella16
Age: 34
How long TTC: 32 months
Diagnosis or any known issues: Pretty much Unexplained
Treatments you tried before IVF: IUI x's 3 - clomid x's 3
How many IVF did you do before success: 1 - 2nd was the charm!!
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: Nope
Protocol (meds taken): Gonal F, Luveris, Intralipid Infusion, progesterone supp, estrace, baby aspirin, xtra iron
How many follicles at ER: 18
How many eggs retrieved: 17
How many eggs fertilized: 13
How many days between ER and ET: 5
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 2 5 day blasts - one graded a 20 out of 20, the other a 19 out of 20
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: Bloating pretty much from ET on, cramping everyday, pinches/pulling/twinges in my uterus area for most of the 2WW and senstive gums for a couple days - oh, and sore tata's, but that was probably progesterone?
What day you got your BFP: 11dp5dt
HPT before blood test: Heck no, those things terrify me!
Number of first beta: 303
Number of babies: Will know in about 3 weeks - just found out yesterday!!
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: How stressful it was all going to be. How alone you'd feel - even though you know that you're not alone - thanks to forums like these!! How you can have instant bonds with people you've never met in real life and pour your heart out to them, as they do to you - cuz you KNOW they understand exactly what you're talking about, and they seem to be the only ones who do.

PS - Just wanted to add, if I had to fight this Infertility battle, I wouldnt have wanted to do it with anyone but my DH - he is my rock!

[stephaniediane]

Nickster, on 28 August 2008 - 05:05 AM, said:

angie26, on Aug 28 2008, 01:03 AM, said:

Name: Angie26
Age:42

Anyone else successful over 40? (please????) Would love to hear from you.

Nickster

I am 41 and 4 months. I had a successful ivf with ER on the 17th of July and transfer on the 22nd. I am now 7 weeks pregnant with one miracle. Had my third eco 19th of August and heard the heartbeat. Back to my clinic on the 26th for another. Best care I have ever had. I tried tubal reversal surgery first (another clinic) with a twin ectopic. It has been a 3 1//2 year journey, but worth it in the end. I will be just shy of 42 when I deliver. I also had a cone biopsy in May 2008 to remove cancerous cells. I believe in miracles!

[alia]

Name: Alia
Age: 37
How long TTC: since 2004
Diagnosis or any known issues: ? APAs, husband has ASAs
Treatments you tried before IVF: IUI w/ clomid x3, IUI w/ Puregon x1
How many IVF did you do before success: IVF#1=successful, FET#1=successful but loss at 22 wks, FET#2=failed, IVF#2= successful
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No
Protocol (meds taken): Gonal-F w/ Luveris
How many follicles at ER: IVF#1=19, IVF#2=24
How many eggs retrieved: IVF#1=17, IVF#2=24
How many eggs fertilized: IVF#1=14, IVF#2=19
How many days between ER and ET: 3
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: Grades 1&2 (1=best), 8 and 9 cells
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: occasional tingles in BBs, quesy tummy like AF is coming
What day you got your BFP: 9dp3dt
HPT before blood test: Yes - as above
Number of first beta: IVF#1=5 (not kidding!!) IVF#2=Don't know yet
Number of babies: IVF#1=1, IVF#2=don't know yet
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: that you have to know what you're doing and make sure that you are on top of things, ask questions!

[chrissy g]

Name: Christina
Age: 35
How long TTC: 10 years
Diagnosis or any known issues: Low motility and hostile environment
Treatments you tried before IVF: Femara, Clomid, IUI
How many IVF did you do before success: 1
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: Neither
Protocol (meds taken): Bravelle with Orgalutron, Luveris and Baby Aspirin
How many follicles at ER: 18
How many eggs retrieved: 18
How many eggs fertilized: 10
How many days between ER and ET: 3
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: Grade 1, 8+ cell, 2 transferred
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: Bloated
What day you got your BFP: Today! August 24, 2009
HPT before blood test: Did not try
Number of first beta: 426
Number of babies: Does it really matter how many as long as they are healthy?

[foxyboxerchick]

Name: Shelley
Age: 32
How long TTC: just over 2 years
Diagnosis or any known issues: male factor
Treatments you tried before IVF: IUI's and IUI with Clomid
How many IVF did you do before success: 1 unsuccessful
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: sperm
Protocol (meds taken): menopur.....I can't remember now what else!!
How many follicles at ER: 17
How many eggs retrieved: 12
How many eggs fertilized: 7
How many days between ER and ET: 5
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 5 embryos, 2 transferred
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: pinching feeling with implantation, bloating, cravings
What day you got your BFP: 10 days post Day 5 transfer
HPT before blood test: nope, but as soon as I got home and got the phone call I did!!
Number of first beta: 207
Number of babies: 2
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: There is nothing you can do more or less than you are doing (other than just being healthy) after the egg retrieval to make it either work or not work......so don't stress too much after the transfer, because it's in God's hands after that!

[wishuponastar]

Name:Wishuponastar
Age:35
How long TTC: 5 1/2 years with first (got pg naturally), 5 1/2 years with this one
Diagnosis or any known issues: mild male factor, unexplained
Treatments you tried before IVF:many IUIs, years of clomid
How many IVF did you do before success:first one worked
Are you using donor eggs or sperm:no
Protocol (meds taken):suprefact, gonal-f, luveris
How many follicles at ER: 26
How many eggs retrieved: 17 - 15 mature
How many eggs fertilized:12
How many days between ER and ET:3
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred:2 7-celled, I was told excellent quality, but ???
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: mild OHSS, major bloating, mood swings - could've been stress or progesterone supplements
What day you got your BFP: beta done on 11dp3dt
HPT before blood test: yes...many, many, many! First +hpt on 7dp3dt
Number of first beta: 100
Number of babies:very likely just one....first u/s next week!
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: That the ER process can hurt more than you ever thought it would - That if they give you valium to take the night before ER, you should not think twice about taking it - Really helps you sleep. That your worst days will be the day or two after ER. That you really don't have to feel any symptoms at all - and you still might be pregnant! Oh yeah - that the needles are really no big deal, the least of your worries, and almost completely painless. That the process is as hard on your mind as it is on your body, but so worth it in the end.

[KP19]

Name: KP 19 (Kara)
Age: 31
How long TTC: 1 1/2 years
Diagnosis or any known issues: Male factor (low sperm count)
Treatments you tried before IVF: 1 cycle clomid before they figured out problem was MF
How many IVF did you do before success: 1 fresh cycle; 2 8 cell embryos
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: no
Protocol (meds taken): FET was natural cycle with assisted hatching and 200 mg progesterone post transfer (IVF - suprefact, puregon, hcg, progesterone 100mg)
How many follicles at ER: 12
How many eggs retrieved: 10
How many eggs fertilized: 9
How many days between ER and ET: 3 days with fresh cycle (not sure how it works with FET)
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 2 8 cell A
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: bright red spotting 3 and 4 days post transfer (blood was like the kind you have when you cut yourself)
What day you got your BFP: 12 days post transfer
HPT before blood test: NONE (I refused)
Number of first beta: 309
Number of babies: 1 beautiful baby boy
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: That the egg retrieval process was somewhat painful
*with the fresh transfer, when they inserted the catheter to transfer the embryos, I had quite a bit of cramping. With the natural FET, there was no cramping at all during the procedure and on my drive home I just felt really positive about everything. Looking back, I think I was feeling a connection to the embryos that I didn't feel the first time. I had also gone by myself (no DH) so that I could focus completely on ME and relaxing during the procedure - I think it helped that it was all about me at that point (nobody else watching or experiencing their own feelings about it - I know it sounds selfish, but I knew it would help me stay relaxed). Also, I didn't completely empty my bladder when it was all over. I emptied some, went home and emptied the rest at home. I guess I thought emptying completely would be a shock to my uterus. )

[babylove]

Name: Babylove
Age: 31.5
How long TTC: 4 years
Diagnosis or any known issues: Low sperm motility and tube issues
Treatments you tried before IVF: Varicocele repair, Clomid for a few months, 3 IUIs before trying IVF
How many IVF did you do before success: 2 IVFs, 2 FETs and 1 IUI after all these treatments including the 3 previous IUI. SUCCESS with the 4th IUI!!!
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: Sperm
Protocol (meds taken): Puregon during IUI (success), Buserilin, Luveris and Puregon during IVFs
How many follicles at ER: NA for IUI, about 20 each IVF
How many eggs retrieved: NA for IUI, about 18-20 for IVF
How many eggs fertilized: NA for IUI, about 10 for IVF
How many days between ER and ET: N/A for IUI, 3 days for IVF
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: NA for IUI, 2-3 each time for IVF
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: nothing much, some minor twinges here and there
What day you got your BFP: 12 days after IUI
HPT before blood test: yes
Number of first beta: low 100s
Number of babies: 1
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: Don't ever give up! Sometimes it seems like this nightmare will never end. There are many dark periods during this journey however, you can never give up hope. Persevere and enjoy life with DH in the process. Be informed, reach out to professionals that can help you. Get 2nd, 3rd...opinions. We changed clinics and it made a huge difference. Stay calm and positive. Sometimes going in it with little expectation will bring out the best results. We changed clinics and did everything different. After going through IUIs and IVFs we went back to IUI, took a chance and it worked!!! God only knows but, believe in your body and stay positive!!! Hugs and baby vibes to all!!

[KateR]

Name: Kate
Age: 34 (35 in Nov)
How long TTC: Nearly 4 years
Diagnosis or any known issues: PCOS, LPD (low progesterone and estradiol), low volume/morphology/motility.
Treatments you tried before IVF: Clomid + progesterone/HCG, femara + progesterone/HCG (pregnant first timed intercourse month, loss at 8.5 weeks), femara + Gonal-F + IUI (one loss at 4.5 weeks with beta peaking at 500).
How many IVF did you do before success: 2 IVFs. First was cancelled for poor response (fluctuating and relatively low E2 for the number of developing follicles)
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No
Protocol (meds taken): IVF #1 (cancelled) was OCP downregulation and short antagonist cycle with Gonal-F + orgalutran. IVF #2 (success) no downregulation (back-to-back cycles, waited 17 days for cysts to declare themselves and to get past major exam stress), then short antagonist cycle with Gonal-F + Menopur + orgalutran. HCG 5000 IU for luteal support at 12dpr and 15dpr.
How many follicles at ER: 18, with 12 of mature size
How many eggs retrieved: 16, 14 mature
How many eggs fertilized: 13 with ICSI
How many days between ER and ET: 5 days (11 made it to day3, 6 made it to blast)
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 2 blasts (not told what quality, but had agreed to transfer 3 if the quality was poor. 4 frozen.
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: None really.
What day you got your BFP: 20dpER
HPT before blood test: Nope!
Number of first beta: 955 (15dp5dt)
Number of babies: 1
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: I felt like I was driving all the tests and treatments all the way along. DH was never as keen on kids as I was, and only really got into it after we had our first ultrasound in our first pregnancy. He had to be pulled through the IVF process a bit, and only now (at 14-15 weeks pg) is getting excited and showing enthusiasm about having a baby. I've gotten more anxious with each pregnancy, with those first early losses. I've really relied on online message boards like this as well as the blogging world for support during my struggles with IF. I was VERY happy to find an RE who was willing to listen to my input and design a very personalized protocol for us. I'm still praying hard that everything works out - please God let this be lucky #3!

[amygirl]

Name: Amy
Age: 32
How long TTC: 1 year, have 2.5 year old, conceive naturally
Diagnosis or any known issues: High DNA fragmentation, low morphology
Treatments you tried before IVF: 2 IUI
How many IVF did you do before success: success first try
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No
Protocol (meds taken): Long cycle
How many follicles at ER: 20
How many eggs retrieved: 20
How many eggs fertilized:6
How many days between ER and ET:3
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: We put back 2 perfect 7 cell embryos
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: cramping, emotional, tired, I really thought it didn't work. I would cry at everything
What day you got your BFP: on Beta day
HPT before blood test: No
Number of first beta: 460
Number of babies: pregnant with twins
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: I am amazed with modern medicine!!! WOW

[Becky]

Name: Becky
Age: 30
How long TTC:2.5 years
Diagnosis or any known issues: clamped tubes/reversal didn't work
Treatments you tried before IVF: Clomid, HSG,Lap to unblock tubes
How many IVF did you do before success: 1
Are you using donor eggs or sperm: No
Protocol (meds taken): Suprefact (nasal)75&75 bravelle and Repronex, bumped up to 325 brvelle and 75 repronex
How many follicles at ER: 18-20 on left/ 6-9 on right
How many eggs retrieved: 11
How many eggs fertilized: 6
How many days between ER and ET: 5
How many and quality/rating of embryos/blasts transferred: 2 blasts 1 18/20 & 20/20
Symptoms or issues during 2WW: tired,sore breasts,pulling feeling and cramping
What day you got your BFP: 4 dp on First Response
HPT before blood test: yes 4dp5dt
Number of first beta: 27 @6dp5dt / 2nd beta 793 @ 13dp5dt
Number of babies: ??
Anything else you would have wanted to know before you started this process: I wish in stead of having the reversal we would have had the IVF first

[Miche11e]

A huge Thank You to everyone who has posted here. It's so encouraging to see so many 1st time ivf positives. I've been encouraged and my confidence has been multiplied. Thanks to all.