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LisaR33
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Posted 06 March 2011 - 07:31 PM
We have our own forum now!
Thanks Rick!
Thanks Rick!
Where do I start?
I have an irregularly shaped uterus, I have had a uterine septum removed, I have an endocervical folds that are most probably causing persistent fluid in my uterus, I had chronic endometritis for over a year, a luteal phase defect, I had two dermoid cysts (benign tumours the size of oranges) on my ovaries removed, I am MTHFR heterozygous, and have been told that I may have an "egg quality" issue.
You name it, I've got it :(
Miracle DS born December 2008
December 2009: TTC#2
June 2010: Started at McGill
Transferred to Montreal Reproductive Center- had a horrible experience
Switched to Montreal Fertility Center- So happy there!
IVF #1- short protocol
ER: April 21/11- 8 eggs, 7 mature
5 embryos
On day 3: 4x4 cell grade 2 and 1x2 cell grade 1
5 day transfer of 1 blast on April 26/11 (two surprise blast frosties)
Beta on May 6/11. BFN :(
June 2011: On the waiting list for adoption from South Korea
July 2011:Persistent chronic endometritis (endometrial inflammation from a complication post c-section) finally cured!
FET #1:September 8th 2011- transfer of 2 blasts
Beta on September 19/11 BFN :(
IVF #2- short protocol again
ER: Oct. 5/11- 13 eggs collected, 11 mature and fertilized
2DPER- : 11 embryos were grades 2&3 and 2,3,4 and 5 cells
Oct. 10/11 5 day transfer of 1 blast. Two blast frosties
Beta on October 20/11 BFN :(
Consult with Dr. Jamal@OVO- October 2011. Re-consulted Dr. Holzer@McGill. Staying with MFC for now.
Operative hysteroscopy with Dr. Mahutte on February 23, 2012 to hopefully remove and endocervical cyst or polyp. -
-- no cyst or polyp, but endocervical folds were found that are most probably damage from a cerclage from my previous pregnancy. The folds cannot be removed but should not effect implantation.
Phone consult booked with Dr. Librach, a reproductive immunologist, to explore possible immune issues. (Feb. 16, 2012) rescheduled for February 28th, 2012.
Dr. Librach said that I most probably have immune issue based on my history and symptoms. With next transfer I will be:
-Having an intralipid infusion,
-using steroids
-Using baby aspirin
-Praying that it works!
And traveling back and forth from Toronto for treatments along with cycling at MFC.
FET #2
Started Estrace April 9, 2012
Estimated transfer date: April 26, 2012
CYCLE CANCELLED- lining didn't look right even though it grew but only after 16 days
FET #3 (actually FET #2 Take 2)
Started Estrace May 9th, 2012- lining not cooperating again :(
Cycle cancelled again.
This was our last try before going down a new path...I'm done. My body and soul can't take this anymore.
May 2012: Looking into surrogacy.
June 2012: Now looking for a surrogate
Sept 2012:
We may have found the most wonderful surrogate! Keep your fingers crossed after so much heartache (after contacting over 250 surrogates and getting close with about 4 before all contact stopped?)
May 2012:
It looks like it is going to be at least 4 more years. Adoption from South Korea has slowed down.
September 2012:
South Korea waiting list closed because there are no proposed children. Hopefully things will pick up.
On the waiting list for adoption from Kazakhstan ( looking at a probable 2 year wait.)
October 2012:
Called to sign a contract with Alliance Des Familles du Quebec. In Shock! Might be adopting from Kazakstan earlier than anticipated!
November 2012:
Waiting for my surrogate to have her sonohystogram.
Signed contract with Alliance Des Familles du Quebec and opened file with SAI. Starting home study in January 2013.
So, right now, it seems like its always all or nothing!
Pursuing surrogacy (in the screening stage/pre-contract) and international adoption from Kazakhstan.
I'm praying that we will choose the right path. I'm so conflicted and don't know what to do.
I have an irregularly shaped uterus, I have had a uterine septum removed, I have an endocervical folds that are most probably causing persistent fluid in my uterus, I had chronic endometritis for over a year, a luteal phase defect, I had two dermoid cysts (benign tumours the size of oranges) on my ovaries removed, I am MTHFR heterozygous, and have been told that I may have an "egg quality" issue.
You name it, I've got it :(
Miracle DS born December 2008
December 2009: TTC#2
June 2010: Started at McGill
Transferred to Montreal Reproductive Center- had a horrible experience
Switched to Montreal Fertility Center- So happy there!
IVF #1- short protocol
ER: April 21/11- 8 eggs, 7 mature
5 embryos
On day 3: 4x4 cell grade 2 and 1x2 cell grade 1
5 day transfer of 1 blast on April 26/11 (two surprise blast frosties)
Beta on May 6/11. BFN :(
June 2011: On the waiting list for adoption from South Korea
July 2011:Persistent chronic endometritis (endometrial inflammation from a complication post c-section) finally cured!
FET #1:September 8th 2011- transfer of 2 blasts
Beta on September 19/11 BFN :(
IVF #2- short protocol again
ER: Oct. 5/11- 13 eggs collected, 11 mature and fertilized
2DPER- : 11 embryos were grades 2&3 and 2,3,4 and 5 cells
Oct. 10/11 5 day transfer of 1 blast. Two blast frosties
Beta on October 20/11 BFN :(
Consult with Dr. Jamal@OVO- October 2011. Re-consulted Dr. Holzer@McGill. Staying with MFC for now.
Operative hysteroscopy with Dr. Mahutte on February 23, 2012 to hopefully remove and endocervical cyst or polyp. -
-- no cyst or polyp, but endocervical folds were found that are most probably damage from a cerclage from my previous pregnancy. The folds cannot be removed but should not effect implantation.
Phone consult booked with Dr. Librach, a reproductive immunologist, to explore possible immune issues. (Feb. 16, 2012) rescheduled for February 28th, 2012.
Dr. Librach said that I most probably have immune issue based on my history and symptoms. With next transfer I will be:
-Having an intralipid infusion,
-using steroids
-Using baby aspirin
-Praying that it works!
And traveling back and forth from Toronto for treatments along with cycling at MFC.
FET #2
Started Estrace April 9, 2012
Estimated transfer date: April 26, 2012
CYCLE CANCELLED- lining didn't look right even though it grew but only after 16 days
FET #3 (actually FET #2 Take 2)
Started Estrace May 9th, 2012- lining not cooperating again :(
Cycle cancelled again.
This was our last try before going down a new path...I'm done. My body and soul can't take this anymore.
May 2012: Looking into surrogacy.
June 2012: Now looking for a surrogate
Sept 2012:
We may have found the most wonderful surrogate! Keep your fingers crossed after so much heartache (after contacting over 250 surrogates and getting close with about 4 before all contact stopped?)
May 2012:
It looks like it is going to be at least 4 more years. Adoption from South Korea has slowed down.
September 2012:
South Korea waiting list closed because there are no proposed children. Hopefully things will pick up.
On the waiting list for adoption from Kazakhstan ( looking at a probable 2 year wait.)
October 2012:
Called to sign a contract with Alliance Des Familles du Quebec. In Shock! Might be adopting from Kazakstan earlier than anticipated!
November 2012:
Waiting for my surrogate to have her sonohystogram.
Signed contract with Alliance Des Familles du Quebec and opened file with SAI. Starting home study in January 2013.
So, right now, it seems like its always all or nothing!
Pursuing surrogacy (in the screening stage/pre-contract) and international adoption from Kazakhstan.
I'm praying that we will choose the right path. I'm so conflicted and don't know what to do.
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meggg
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- My Clinic:Montreal Reproductive Centre
Posted 06 March 2011 - 11:07 PM
Thanks Rick!
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Jiliana2
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- Location:Ottawa, Ontario
- Dx:Male Factor
- My Clinic:McGill, Montreal Reproductive
Posted 15 March 2011 - 07:48 AM
Thanks so much!
And meggg, congrats on the BFP... you might be one of the very first at Montréal Reproductive to have one! YAY!!!!!
We're in a holding pattern at the moment. I wanted a couple of months to get on the prenatals, baby aspirin, vitamin supplements, extra folic acid, etc. and I'm doing that right now. Besides, waiting like this lets us time our IVF fairly well with Hubby's studies. I'd rather have a newborn in the house AFTER he's finished final exams and is working full-time again!
And meggg, congrats on the BFP... you might be one of the very first at Montréal Reproductive to have one! YAY!!!!!
We're in a holding pattern at the moment. I wanted a couple of months to get on the prenatals, baby aspirin, vitamin supplements, extra folic acid, etc. and I'm doing that right now. Besides, waiting like this lets us time our IVF fairly well with Hubby's studies. I'd rather have a newborn in the house AFTER he's finished final exams and is working full-time again!
5+ years TTC #1
Me: 40, PCOS, Hypothyroidism
Hubby: 42, vasectomy + failed reversal
Blog: The Hardest Quest
Tried: 25+ IUIs, 5 dIUIs (Puregon + Clomid), 2 chemical p/g; all Negativel
IVF #1
Retrieval: December 2 (8 retrieved, 6 mature, 6 fertilized)
Transfer: December 5 (3 8-celled embryos transferred)
Betas: December 18 (13dp3dt); POSITIVE @ 108, December 22 (17dp3dt); 355
Ultrasound: Vanishing Twin Syndrome (initially 2, now 1 embryo)
EDD: August 25, 2009
SHE'S HERE! Petite was born on August 27, 2009 and we're thrilled!
IVF #2
Back for round 2, for a sibling for Petite in 2011
Me: 40, PCOS, Hypothyroidism
Hubby: 42, vasectomy + failed reversal
Blog: The Hardest Quest
Tried: 25+ IUIs, 5 dIUIs (Puregon + Clomid), 2 chemical p/g; all Negativel
IVF #1
Retrieval: December 2 (8 retrieved, 6 mature, 6 fertilized)
Transfer: December 5 (3 8-celled embryos transferred)
Betas: December 18 (13dp3dt); POSITIVE @ 108, December 22 (17dp3dt); 355
Ultrasound: Vanishing Twin Syndrome (initially 2, now 1 embryo)
EDD: August 25, 2009
SHE'S HERE! Petite was born on August 27, 2009 and we're thrilled!
IVF #2
Back for round 2, for a sibling for Petite in 2011
#4
meggg
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- My Clinic:Montreal Reproductive Centre
Posted 22 March 2011 - 07:07 PM
Thanks Jiliana. I hope to see more BFPs in this forum.
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rea2011
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Rea
- Gender:Female
- Location:Montreal
- Interests:working out, jogging, reading, photography, my dog & laughing with my gals.
- Dx:Male Factor
- My Clinic:Montreal Reproductive Center (Dr. Tan)
Posted 26 May 2011 - 09:20 PM
Funny thing is that I got MFC phone number from SINOCARE Chinese acupunture clinic...I kept calling MFC and leaving them messages...no one answers and no one calls back!!!! What is going on?
6 months trying before intervention
Me: 2.9cm Endometrioma on left ovary
Fiancee: 1-5% morphology (depending on the month)
Laparoscopy (May 2011)
RPL Testing (March 2012): All normal
HLA Testing for my fiancé, myself and donor sperm (August 2012)
2 Failed IUIs (March & April 2011)
CLINIC MFC 1st IVF (July. 2011) - TAKE 1: 18 eggs, 15 fertilized by ICSI, all arrested on day 5. Transfer CANCELLED.
CLINIC MFC 1st IVF (Aug. 2011) - TAKE 2: 10 eggs, 8 fertilized by ICSI, pushed for day 3 transfer...1 embryo transferred. BFN.
CLINIC MFC 2nd IVF (Sept. 2011) - TAKE 1: 16 follicles & 1 small cyst....I ovulated...Cycle CANCELLED.
CLINIC MRC 2nd IVF (Jan. 2012) - TAKE 2: 18 eggs, 12 mature, 12 fertilized by ICSI. 2 Blasts transfered (1 perfect & other average). BFN.
CLINIC MRC 3rd IVF (April 2012) - Intralipid & Cortisone Therapy. 20 follicles, 18 eggs, 15 mature, 18 fertilized by ICSI.
5 Blasts (2 good quality, 3 average). Embryo Testing on all 5. 2/5 are normal.
FET June 5th of the 2 good quality, CGH normal embryos. BFN.
Clinic MRC 4th IVF (March 2013)- Invested in HLA Tested Donor Sperm and using Dr Sher's Agonist-Antagonist Conversion Protocol. 14 follicles, retrieved 7, only 3 mature, but 3 fertilized (1 excellent, 2 good Day 3 embryos)
All 3 transferred on Day 3. BFP (HcG level 900)
**My Advice: When you know something is wrong, go with your gut!!! I knew we had MASSIVE sperm issues, not egg quality issues. Imagine, after tons of failed IVF cycles with my Fiancee's sperm, I get a BFP on the first try with donor sperm. Hopefully, this pregnancy will make it 'til the end. God bless.
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LisaR33
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Posted 27 May 2011 - 06:14 AM
Funny thing is that I got MFC phone number from SINOCARE Chinese acupunture clinic...I kept calling MFC and leaving them messages...no one answers and no one calls back!!!! What is going on?
Do you mean the Montreal Reproductive Center with Dr. Tan or the Montreal Fertility Center with Dr. Mahutte and Dr. Ouhilal?
I have left the Montreal Reproductive Center with Dr. Tan and I am now at the Montreal Fertility Center with Dr. Mahutte and Dr. Ouhilal
I used to go to Sinocare too! I am working with an acupuncturist who was working at Sinocare. He is half the price!
Good luck! I hope that someone calls you back.
Where do I start?
I have an irregularly shaped uterus, I have had a uterine septum removed, I have an endocervical folds that are most probably causing persistent fluid in my uterus, I had chronic endometritis for over a year, a luteal phase defect, I had two dermoid cysts (benign tumours the size of oranges) on my ovaries removed, I am MTHFR heterozygous, and have been told that I may have an "egg quality" issue.
You name it, I've got it :(
Miracle DS born December 2008
December 2009: TTC#2
June 2010: Started at McGill
Transferred to Montreal Reproductive Center- had a horrible experience
Switched to Montreal Fertility Center- So happy there!
IVF #1- short protocol
ER: April 21/11- 8 eggs, 7 mature
5 embryos
On day 3: 4x4 cell grade 2 and 1x2 cell grade 1
5 day transfer of 1 blast on April 26/11 (two surprise blast frosties)
Beta on May 6/11. BFN :(
June 2011: On the waiting list for adoption from South Korea
July 2011:Persistent chronic endometritis (endometrial inflammation from a complication post c-section) finally cured!
FET #1:September 8th 2011- transfer of 2 blasts
Beta on September 19/11 BFN :(
IVF #2- short protocol again
ER: Oct. 5/11- 13 eggs collected, 11 mature and fertilized
2DPER- : 11 embryos were grades 2&3 and 2,3,4 and 5 cells
Oct. 10/11 5 day transfer of 1 blast. Two blast frosties
Beta on October 20/11 BFN :(
Consult with Dr. Jamal@OVO- October 2011. Re-consulted Dr. Holzer@McGill. Staying with MFC for now.
Operative hysteroscopy with Dr. Mahutte on February 23, 2012 to hopefully remove and endocervical cyst or polyp. -
-- no cyst or polyp, but endocervical folds were found that are most probably damage from a cerclage from my previous pregnancy. The folds cannot be removed but should not effect implantation.
Phone consult booked with Dr. Librach, a reproductive immunologist, to explore possible immune issues. (Feb. 16, 2012) rescheduled for February 28th, 2012.
Dr. Librach said that I most probably have immune issue based on my history and symptoms. With next transfer I will be:
-Having an intralipid infusion,
-using steroids
-Using baby aspirin
-Praying that it works!
And traveling back and forth from Toronto for treatments along with cycling at MFC.
FET #2
Started Estrace April 9, 2012
Estimated transfer date: April 26, 2012
CYCLE CANCELLED- lining didn't look right even though it grew but only after 16 days
FET #3 (actually FET #2 Take 2)
Started Estrace May 9th, 2012- lining not cooperating again :(
Cycle cancelled again.
This was our last try before going down a new path...I'm done. My body and soul can't take this anymore.
May 2012: Looking into surrogacy.
June 2012: Now looking for a surrogate
Sept 2012:
We may have found the most wonderful surrogate! Keep your fingers crossed after so much heartache (after contacting over 250 surrogates and getting close with about 4 before all contact stopped?)
May 2012:
It looks like it is going to be at least 4 more years. Adoption from South Korea has slowed down.
September 2012:
South Korea waiting list closed because there are no proposed children. Hopefully things will pick up.
On the waiting list for adoption from Kazakhstan ( looking at a probable 2 year wait.)
October 2012:
Called to sign a contract with Alliance Des Familles du Quebec. In Shock! Might be adopting from Kazakstan earlier than anticipated!
November 2012:
Waiting for my surrogate to have her sonohystogram.
Signed contract with Alliance Des Familles du Quebec and opened file with SAI. Starting home study in January 2013.
So, right now, it seems like its always all or nothing!
Pursuing surrogacy (in the screening stage/pre-contract) and international adoption from Kazakhstan.
I'm praying that we will choose the right path. I'm so conflicted and don't know what to do.
I have an irregularly shaped uterus, I have had a uterine septum removed, I have an endocervical folds that are most probably causing persistent fluid in my uterus, I had chronic endometritis for over a year, a luteal phase defect, I had two dermoid cysts (benign tumours the size of oranges) on my ovaries removed, I am MTHFR heterozygous, and have been told that I may have an "egg quality" issue.
You name it, I've got it :(
Miracle DS born December 2008
December 2009: TTC#2
June 2010: Started at McGill
Transferred to Montreal Reproductive Center- had a horrible experience
Switched to Montreal Fertility Center- So happy there!
IVF #1- short protocol
ER: April 21/11- 8 eggs, 7 mature
5 embryos
On day 3: 4x4 cell grade 2 and 1x2 cell grade 1
5 day transfer of 1 blast on April 26/11 (two surprise blast frosties)
Beta on May 6/11. BFN :(
June 2011: On the waiting list for adoption from South Korea
July 2011:Persistent chronic endometritis (endometrial inflammation from a complication post c-section) finally cured!
FET #1:September 8th 2011- transfer of 2 blasts
Beta on September 19/11 BFN :(
IVF #2- short protocol again
ER: Oct. 5/11- 13 eggs collected, 11 mature and fertilized
2DPER- : 11 embryos were grades 2&3 and 2,3,4 and 5 cells
Oct. 10/11 5 day transfer of 1 blast. Two blast frosties
Beta on October 20/11 BFN :(
Consult with Dr. Jamal@OVO- October 2011. Re-consulted Dr. Holzer@McGill. Staying with MFC for now.
Operative hysteroscopy with Dr. Mahutte on February 23, 2012 to hopefully remove and endocervical cyst or polyp. -
-- no cyst or polyp, but endocervical folds were found that are most probably damage from a cerclage from my previous pregnancy. The folds cannot be removed but should not effect implantation.
Phone consult booked with Dr. Librach, a reproductive immunologist, to explore possible immune issues. (Feb. 16, 2012) rescheduled for February 28th, 2012.
Dr. Librach said that I most probably have immune issue based on my history and symptoms. With next transfer I will be:
-Having an intralipid infusion,
-using steroids
-Using baby aspirin
-Praying that it works!
And traveling back and forth from Toronto for treatments along with cycling at MFC.
FET #2
Started Estrace April 9, 2012
Estimated transfer date: April 26, 2012
CYCLE CANCELLED- lining didn't look right even though it grew but only after 16 days
FET #3 (actually FET #2 Take 2)
Started Estrace May 9th, 2012- lining not cooperating again :(
Cycle cancelled again.
This was our last try before going down a new path...I'm done. My body and soul can't take this anymore.
May 2012: Looking into surrogacy.
June 2012: Now looking for a surrogate
Sept 2012:
We may have found the most wonderful surrogate! Keep your fingers crossed after so much heartache (after contacting over 250 surrogates and getting close with about 4 before all contact stopped?)
May 2012:
It looks like it is going to be at least 4 more years. Adoption from South Korea has slowed down.
September 2012:
South Korea waiting list closed because there are no proposed children. Hopefully things will pick up.
On the waiting list for adoption from Kazakhstan ( looking at a probable 2 year wait.)
October 2012:
Called to sign a contract with Alliance Des Familles du Quebec. In Shock! Might be adopting from Kazakstan earlier than anticipated!
November 2012:
Waiting for my surrogate to have her sonohystogram.
Signed contract with Alliance Des Familles du Quebec and opened file with SAI. Starting home study in January 2013.
So, right now, it seems like its always all or nothing!
Pursuing surrogacy (in the screening stage/pre-contract) and international adoption from Kazakhstan.
I'm praying that we will choose the right path. I'm so conflicted and don't know what to do.
#7
kate543
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- Gender:Female
- Location:Ottawa
- Dx:Unexplained
- My Clinic:Montreal Reproductive Centre
Posted 06 June 2011 - 10:42 PM
Has anyone heard that Montreal Reproductive Centre has a license issue? They can't do IVF or IVM right now. We were told that we have to wait until the August. It's frustrating since we are ready to give it another try.
43 years old
2 failed IVF,
1 failed IVM.
2 failed IVF,
1 failed IVM.
#8
LisaR33
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- Gender:Female
- Location:Montreal
- Dx:Other
- My Clinic:MFC
Posted 07 June 2011 - 06:26 AM
Has anyone heard that Montreal Reproductive Centre has a license issue? They can't do IVF or IVM right now. We were told that we have to wait until the August. It's frustrating since we are ready to give it another try.
I heard that too. Has anyone had IVF or IVM with him while waiting for his license? I'm sure that Dr. Tan has done IVF and IVM at the clinic.
Where do I start?
I have an irregularly shaped uterus, I have had a uterine septum removed, I have an endocervical folds that are most probably causing persistent fluid in my uterus, I had chronic endometritis for over a year, a luteal phase defect, I had two dermoid cysts (benign tumours the size of oranges) on my ovaries removed, I am MTHFR heterozygous, and have been told that I may have an "egg quality" issue.
You name it, I've got it :(
Miracle DS born December 2008
December 2009: TTC#2
June 2010: Started at McGill
Transferred to Montreal Reproductive Center- had a horrible experience
Switched to Montreal Fertility Center- So happy there!
IVF #1- short protocol
ER: April 21/11- 8 eggs, 7 mature
5 embryos
On day 3: 4x4 cell grade 2 and 1x2 cell grade 1
5 day transfer of 1 blast on April 26/11 (two surprise blast frosties)
Beta on May 6/11. BFN :(
June 2011: On the waiting list for adoption from South Korea
July 2011:Persistent chronic endometritis (endometrial inflammation from a complication post c-section) finally cured!
FET #1:September 8th 2011- transfer of 2 blasts
Beta on September 19/11 BFN :(
IVF #2- short protocol again
ER: Oct. 5/11- 13 eggs collected, 11 mature and fertilized
2DPER- : 11 embryos were grades 2&3 and 2,3,4 and 5 cells
Oct. 10/11 5 day transfer of 1 blast. Two blast frosties
Beta on October 20/11 BFN :(
Consult with Dr. Jamal@OVO- October 2011. Re-consulted Dr. Holzer@McGill. Staying with MFC for now.
Operative hysteroscopy with Dr. Mahutte on February 23, 2012 to hopefully remove and endocervical cyst or polyp. -
-- no cyst or polyp, but endocervical folds were found that are most probably damage from a cerclage from my previous pregnancy. The folds cannot be removed but should not effect implantation.
Phone consult booked with Dr. Librach, a reproductive immunologist, to explore possible immune issues. (Feb. 16, 2012) rescheduled for February 28th, 2012.
Dr. Librach said that I most probably have immune issue based on my history and symptoms. With next transfer I will be:
-Having an intralipid infusion,
-using steroids
-Using baby aspirin
-Praying that it works!
And traveling back and forth from Toronto for treatments along with cycling at MFC.
FET #2
Started Estrace April 9, 2012
Estimated transfer date: April 26, 2012
CYCLE CANCELLED- lining didn't look right even though it grew but only after 16 days
FET #3 (actually FET #2 Take 2)
Started Estrace May 9th, 2012- lining not cooperating again :(
Cycle cancelled again.
This was our last try before going down a new path...I'm done. My body and soul can't take this anymore.
May 2012: Looking into surrogacy.
June 2012: Now looking for a surrogate
Sept 2012:
We may have found the most wonderful surrogate! Keep your fingers crossed after so much heartache (after contacting over 250 surrogates and getting close with about 4 before all contact stopped?)
May 2012:
It looks like it is going to be at least 4 more years. Adoption from South Korea has slowed down.
September 2012:
South Korea waiting list closed because there are no proposed children. Hopefully things will pick up.
On the waiting list for adoption from Kazakhstan ( looking at a probable 2 year wait.)
October 2012:
Called to sign a contract with Alliance Des Familles du Quebec. In Shock! Might be adopting from Kazakstan earlier than anticipated!
November 2012:
Waiting for my surrogate to have her sonohystogram.
Signed contract with Alliance Des Familles du Quebec and opened file with SAI. Starting home study in January 2013.
So, right now, it seems like its always all or nothing!
Pursuing surrogacy (in the screening stage/pre-contract) and international adoption from Kazakhstan.
I'm praying that we will choose the right path. I'm so conflicted and don't know what to do.
I have an irregularly shaped uterus, I have had a uterine septum removed, I have an endocervical folds that are most probably causing persistent fluid in my uterus, I had chronic endometritis for over a year, a luteal phase defect, I had two dermoid cysts (benign tumours the size of oranges) on my ovaries removed, I am MTHFR heterozygous, and have been told that I may have an "egg quality" issue.
You name it, I've got it :(
Miracle DS born December 2008
December 2009: TTC#2
June 2010: Started at McGill
Transferred to Montreal Reproductive Center- had a horrible experience
Switched to Montreal Fertility Center- So happy there!
IVF #1- short protocol
ER: April 21/11- 8 eggs, 7 mature
5 embryos
On day 3: 4x4 cell grade 2 and 1x2 cell grade 1
5 day transfer of 1 blast on April 26/11 (two surprise blast frosties)
Beta on May 6/11. BFN :(
June 2011: On the waiting list for adoption from South Korea
July 2011:Persistent chronic endometritis (endometrial inflammation from a complication post c-section) finally cured!
FET #1:September 8th 2011- transfer of 2 blasts
Beta on September 19/11 BFN :(
IVF #2- short protocol again
ER: Oct. 5/11- 13 eggs collected, 11 mature and fertilized
2DPER- : 11 embryos were grades 2&3 and 2,3,4 and 5 cells
Oct. 10/11 5 day transfer of 1 blast. Two blast frosties
Beta on October 20/11 BFN :(
Consult with Dr. Jamal@OVO- October 2011. Re-consulted Dr. Holzer@McGill. Staying with MFC for now.
Operative hysteroscopy with Dr. Mahutte on February 23, 2012 to hopefully remove and endocervical cyst or polyp. -
-- no cyst or polyp, but endocervical folds were found that are most probably damage from a cerclage from my previous pregnancy. The folds cannot be removed but should not effect implantation.
Phone consult booked with Dr. Librach, a reproductive immunologist, to explore possible immune issues. (Feb. 16, 2012) rescheduled for February 28th, 2012.
Dr. Librach said that I most probably have immune issue based on my history and symptoms. With next transfer I will be:
-Having an intralipid infusion,
-using steroids
-Using baby aspirin
-Praying that it works!
And traveling back and forth from Toronto for treatments along with cycling at MFC.
FET #2
Started Estrace April 9, 2012
Estimated transfer date: April 26, 2012
CYCLE CANCELLED- lining didn't look right even though it grew but only after 16 days
FET #3 (actually FET #2 Take 2)
Started Estrace May 9th, 2012- lining not cooperating again :(
Cycle cancelled again.
This was our last try before going down a new path...I'm done. My body and soul can't take this anymore.
May 2012: Looking into surrogacy.
June 2012: Now looking for a surrogate
Sept 2012:
We may have found the most wonderful surrogate! Keep your fingers crossed after so much heartache (after contacting over 250 surrogates and getting close with about 4 before all contact stopped?)
May 2012:
It looks like it is going to be at least 4 more years. Adoption from South Korea has slowed down.
September 2012:
South Korea waiting list closed because there are no proposed children. Hopefully things will pick up.
On the waiting list for adoption from Kazakhstan ( looking at a probable 2 year wait.)
October 2012:
Called to sign a contract with Alliance Des Familles du Quebec. In Shock! Might be adopting from Kazakstan earlier than anticipated!
November 2012:
Waiting for my surrogate to have her sonohystogram.
Signed contract with Alliance Des Familles du Quebec and opened file with SAI. Starting home study in January 2013.
So, right now, it seems like its always all or nothing!
Pursuing surrogacy (in the screening stage/pre-contract) and international adoption from Kazakhstan.
I'm praying that we will choose the right path. I'm so conflicted and don't know what to do.
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Talula
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Posted 07 June 2011 - 11:22 AM
Hi.... How can I reach the acupuncturist that used to work at sinocare?? Half the price is worth it in my opinion!!!
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LisaR33
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- Gender:Female
- Location:Montreal
- Dx:Other
- My Clinic:MFC
Posted 07 June 2011 - 03:30 PM
Hi Talula,Hi.... How can I reach the acupuncturist that used to work at sinocare?? Half the price is worth it in my opinion!!!
Feel free to PM me for the info.
Good luck!
Where do I start?
I have an irregularly shaped uterus, I have had a uterine septum removed, I have an endocervical folds that are most probably causing persistent fluid in my uterus, I had chronic endometritis for over a year, a luteal phase defect, I had two dermoid cysts (benign tumours the size of oranges) on my ovaries removed, I am MTHFR heterozygous, and have been told that I may have an "egg quality" issue.
You name it, I've got it :(
Miracle DS born December 2008
December 2009: TTC#2
June 2010: Started at McGill
Transferred to Montreal Reproductive Center- had a horrible experience
Switched to Montreal Fertility Center- So happy there!
IVF #1- short protocol
ER: April 21/11- 8 eggs, 7 mature
5 embryos
On day 3: 4x4 cell grade 2 and 1x2 cell grade 1
5 day transfer of 1 blast on April 26/11 (two surprise blast frosties)
Beta on May 6/11. BFN :(
June 2011: On the waiting list for adoption from South Korea
July 2011:Persistent chronic endometritis (endometrial inflammation from a complication post c-section) finally cured!
FET #1:September 8th 2011- transfer of 2 blasts
Beta on September 19/11 BFN :(
IVF #2- short protocol again
ER: Oct. 5/11- 13 eggs collected, 11 mature and fertilized
2DPER- : 11 embryos were grades 2&3 and 2,3,4 and 5 cells
Oct. 10/11 5 day transfer of 1 blast. Two blast frosties
Beta on October 20/11 BFN :(
Consult with Dr. Jamal@OVO- October 2011. Re-consulted Dr. Holzer@McGill. Staying with MFC for now.
Operative hysteroscopy with Dr. Mahutte on February 23, 2012 to hopefully remove and endocervical cyst or polyp. -
-- no cyst or polyp, but endocervical folds were found that are most probably damage from a cerclage from my previous pregnancy. The folds cannot be removed but should not effect implantation.
Phone consult booked with Dr. Librach, a reproductive immunologist, to explore possible immune issues. (Feb. 16, 2012) rescheduled for February 28th, 2012.
Dr. Librach said that I most probably have immune issue based on my history and symptoms. With next transfer I will be:
-Having an intralipid infusion,
-using steroids
-Using baby aspirin
-Praying that it works!
And traveling back and forth from Toronto for treatments along with cycling at MFC.
FET #2
Started Estrace April 9, 2012
Estimated transfer date: April 26, 2012
CYCLE CANCELLED- lining didn't look right even though it grew but only after 16 days
FET #3 (actually FET #2 Take 2)
Started Estrace May 9th, 2012- lining not cooperating again :(
Cycle cancelled again.
This was our last try before going down a new path...I'm done. My body and soul can't take this anymore.
May 2012: Looking into surrogacy.
June 2012: Now looking for a surrogate
Sept 2012:
We may have found the most wonderful surrogate! Keep your fingers crossed after so much heartache (after contacting over 250 surrogates and getting close with about 4 before all contact stopped?)
May 2012:
It looks like it is going to be at least 4 more years. Adoption from South Korea has slowed down.
September 2012:
South Korea waiting list closed because there are no proposed children. Hopefully things will pick up.
On the waiting list for adoption from Kazakhstan ( looking at a probable 2 year wait.)
October 2012:
Called to sign a contract with Alliance Des Familles du Quebec. In Shock! Might be adopting from Kazakstan earlier than anticipated!
November 2012:
Waiting for my surrogate to have her sonohystogram.
Signed contract with Alliance Des Familles du Quebec and opened file with SAI. Starting home study in January 2013.
So, right now, it seems like its always all or nothing!
Pursuing surrogacy (in the screening stage/pre-contract) and international adoption from Kazakhstan.
I'm praying that we will choose the right path. I'm so conflicted and don't know what to do.
I have an irregularly shaped uterus, I have had a uterine septum removed, I have an endocervical folds that are most probably causing persistent fluid in my uterus, I had chronic endometritis for over a year, a luteal phase defect, I had two dermoid cysts (benign tumours the size of oranges) on my ovaries removed, I am MTHFR heterozygous, and have been told that I may have an "egg quality" issue.
You name it, I've got it :(
Miracle DS born December 2008
December 2009: TTC#2
June 2010: Started at McGill
Transferred to Montreal Reproductive Center- had a horrible experience
Switched to Montreal Fertility Center- So happy there!
IVF #1- short protocol
ER: April 21/11- 8 eggs, 7 mature
5 embryos
On day 3: 4x4 cell grade 2 and 1x2 cell grade 1
5 day transfer of 1 blast on April 26/11 (two surprise blast frosties)
Beta on May 6/11. BFN :(
June 2011: On the waiting list for adoption from South Korea
July 2011:Persistent chronic endometritis (endometrial inflammation from a complication post c-section) finally cured!
FET #1:September 8th 2011- transfer of 2 blasts
Beta on September 19/11 BFN :(
IVF #2- short protocol again
ER: Oct. 5/11- 13 eggs collected, 11 mature and fertilized
2DPER- : 11 embryos were grades 2&3 and 2,3,4 and 5 cells
Oct. 10/11 5 day transfer of 1 blast. Two blast frosties
Beta on October 20/11 BFN :(
Consult with Dr. Jamal@OVO- October 2011. Re-consulted Dr. Holzer@McGill. Staying with MFC for now.
Operative hysteroscopy with Dr. Mahutte on February 23, 2012 to hopefully remove and endocervical cyst or polyp. -
-- no cyst or polyp, but endocervical folds were found that are most probably damage from a cerclage from my previous pregnancy. The folds cannot be removed but should not effect implantation.
Phone consult booked with Dr. Librach, a reproductive immunologist, to explore possible immune issues. (Feb. 16, 2012) rescheduled for February 28th, 2012.
Dr. Librach said that I most probably have immune issue based on my history and symptoms. With next transfer I will be:
-Having an intralipid infusion,
-using steroids
-Using baby aspirin
-Praying that it works!
And traveling back and forth from Toronto for treatments along with cycling at MFC.
FET #2
Started Estrace April 9, 2012
Estimated transfer date: April 26, 2012
CYCLE CANCELLED- lining didn't look right even though it grew but only after 16 days
FET #3 (actually FET #2 Take 2)
Started Estrace May 9th, 2012- lining not cooperating again :(
Cycle cancelled again.
This was our last try before going down a new path...I'm done. My body and soul can't take this anymore.
May 2012: Looking into surrogacy.
June 2012: Now looking for a surrogate
Sept 2012:
We may have found the most wonderful surrogate! Keep your fingers crossed after so much heartache (after contacting over 250 surrogates and getting close with about 4 before all contact stopped?)
May 2012:
It looks like it is going to be at least 4 more years. Adoption from South Korea has slowed down.
September 2012:
South Korea waiting list closed because there are no proposed children. Hopefully things will pick up.
On the waiting list for adoption from Kazakhstan ( looking at a probable 2 year wait.)
October 2012:
Called to sign a contract with Alliance Des Familles du Quebec. In Shock! Might be adopting from Kazakstan earlier than anticipated!
November 2012:
Waiting for my surrogate to have her sonohystogram.
Signed contract with Alliance Des Familles du Quebec and opened file with SAI. Starting home study in January 2013.
So, right now, it seems like its always all or nothing!
Pursuing surrogacy (in the screening stage/pre-contract) and international adoption from Kazakhstan.
I'm praying that we will choose the right path. I'm so conflicted and don't know what to do.
#11
Talula
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Posted 07 June 2011 - 04:10 PM
Lisa, thank you so much for the info......I think I've had him do my acupunture once at Sinocare and he was very good and gentle. Between the herbs and consultations it adds up quickly and I've reached the maximum of my budget too soon.....
#12
Brightnew2012
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- Gender:Female
- Location:Montreal
- Dx:Unexplained
- My Clinic:Montreal Reproductive Centre
Posted 18 January 2012 - 09:44 PM
Hello! I am new to this forum, and have been very interested reading all your posts. I am wondering if anyone has switched clinics and how did that go? I am currently at Ovo, but was told last week that I would have to wait 3-5 months before a cycle of IVF - and I don't want to wait that long! So I called MRC, and was told there was no waiting list. I feel there is a catch - but what. Thanks
#13
rea2011
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Rea
- Gender:Female
- Location:Montreal
- Interests:working out, jogging, reading, photography, my dog & laughing with my gals.
- Dx:Male Factor
- My Clinic:Montreal Reproductive Center (Dr. Tan)
Posted 19 January 2012 - 03:16 PM
Hi, Brightnew2012.
Well, there is no catch. It's a new clinic with a great Doctor (Dr. Tan). I came from MFC, where there is no wait list either. My problem was that their philosophy wasn't agreeing with me. At MFC, they don't believe in Day 3 transfers nor will they freeze Day 3 embryos. So in other words, you take IVF meds month after month until you conceive...with no possibility of freezing your hard work. After 2 cancelled IVFs and 1 failed IVF I decided to get onto the McGill wait list and in the mean time go to MRC for one IVF. So far, so good. They are at times disorganized but all in all a very efficient clinic... I am in and out within 15mins for each appointment. They analyze your blood during the cycle, unlike MFC. I have my egg collection next week...if all looks good on friday. I'll keep you updated.
Go for a consultation.... maybe see for yourself.
Talk soon.
Well, there is no catch. It's a new clinic with a great Doctor (Dr. Tan). I came from MFC, where there is no wait list either. My problem was that their philosophy wasn't agreeing with me. At MFC, they don't believe in Day 3 transfers nor will they freeze Day 3 embryos. So in other words, you take IVF meds month after month until you conceive...with no possibility of freezing your hard work. After 2 cancelled IVFs and 1 failed IVF I decided to get onto the McGill wait list and in the mean time go to MRC for one IVF. So far, so good. They are at times disorganized but all in all a very efficient clinic... I am in and out within 15mins for each appointment. They analyze your blood during the cycle, unlike MFC. I have my egg collection next week...if all looks good on friday. I'll keep you updated.
Go for a consultation.... maybe see for yourself.
Talk soon.
6 months trying before intervention
Me: 2.9cm Endometrioma on left ovary
Fiancee: 1-5% morphology (depending on the month)
Laparoscopy (May 2011)
RPL Testing (March 2012): All normal
HLA Testing for my fiancé, myself and donor sperm (August 2012)
2 Failed IUIs (March & April 2011)
CLINIC MFC 1st IVF (July. 2011) - TAKE 1: 18 eggs, 15 fertilized by ICSI, all arrested on day 5. Transfer CANCELLED.
CLINIC MFC 1st IVF (Aug. 2011) - TAKE 2: 10 eggs, 8 fertilized by ICSI, pushed for day 3 transfer...1 embryo transferred. BFN.
CLINIC MFC 2nd IVF (Sept. 2011) - TAKE 1: 16 follicles & 1 small cyst....I ovulated...Cycle CANCELLED.
CLINIC MRC 2nd IVF (Jan. 2012) - TAKE 2: 18 eggs, 12 mature, 12 fertilized by ICSI. 2 Blasts transfered (1 perfect & other average). BFN.
CLINIC MRC 3rd IVF (April 2012) - Intralipid & Cortisone Therapy. 20 follicles, 18 eggs, 15 mature, 18 fertilized by ICSI.
5 Blasts (2 good quality, 3 average). Embryo Testing on all 5. 2/5 are normal.
FET June 5th of the 2 good quality, CGH normal embryos. BFN.
Clinic MRC 4th IVF (March 2013)- Invested in HLA Tested Donor Sperm and using Dr Sher's Agonist-Antagonist Conversion Protocol. 14 follicles, retrieved 7, only 3 mature, but 3 fertilized (1 excellent, 2 good Day 3 embryos)
All 3 transferred on Day 3. BFP (HcG level 900)
**My Advice: When you know something is wrong, go with your gut!!! I knew we had MASSIVE sperm issues, not egg quality issues. Imagine, after tons of failed IVF cycles with my Fiancee's sperm, I get a BFP on the first try with donor sperm. Hopefully, this pregnancy will make it 'til the end. God bless.
#14
Brightnew2012
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- Gender:Female
- Location:Montreal
- Dx:Unexplained
- My Clinic:Montreal Reproductive Centre
Posted 19 January 2012 - 06:56 PM
Hi Rea, Thanks for sharing your experience. I was very interested to learn what you said about Day 3.
If I could start it all over again, I would have paid a visit to all 3 clinics (Ovo, MFC, MRC) and asked specific questions. But what the heck do we know when we are first starting all this? In fact, so "innocent" was I that after my first IUI, I was absolutely convinced I was pregnant!
Yes, I will def. pay MRC a visit.
Lots of good wishes to you this Friday.
If I could start it all over again, I would have paid a visit to all 3 clinics (Ovo, MFC, MRC) and asked specific questions. But what the heck do we know when we are first starting all this? In fact, so "innocent" was I that after my first IUI, I was absolutely convinced I was pregnant!
Yes, I will def. pay MRC a visit.
Lots of good wishes to you this Friday.
#15
fresa2012
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- Gender:Female
- Location:QC
- Dx:Endometriosis
- My Clinic:Ovo clinic, Qc
Posted 24 March 2012 - 11:04 AM
Hi girls, i'm in ovo too, and i think to transfer to other clinic, because in the meantime of the waiting list, my cyst grow up and they did IVF with everything there, i will check the opinions in the other clinics....
bright and rea, how are doing now? in which clinic are you?
bright and rea, how are doing now? in which clinic are you?
Me, 37 DH, 37
Married since 2002
TTC since 2007
Dx endometriosis IV
laparoscopie, 2009
6 months trying to conceive naturally
IUI #1 2010
IUI # 2 2010
IUi #3 w/ clomid nov, 2010
IVF #1 Long protocolj
Start february 2012
Marvelon 21 days
Suprefact 0.5 ml ---> 0.25 ml
Puregon 100ui ---> 150 ui since february 28th
Repronex 225 ui ---> 300 ui since february 28th
Feb 21 b/w
Feb 28 b/w and u/s
March 3 u/s
March 5 u/s---------> 19 follicles between 8-20mm
March 6 u/s --- and b/w----> follicles still growing in spite my two cysts (one in each ovary)
March 6 hcg triggering 10:10 pm great no more injections!!
March 8 ------------------> ER 9eggs retrieval, embriologist plese give me great news!!!
March 11 ------------> 1 embrion transfer (3d) and one frostie, i need to be optimistic!!!
Married since 2002
TTC since 2007
Dx endometriosis IV
laparoscopie, 2009
6 months trying to conceive naturally
IUI #1 2010
IUI # 2 2010
IUi #3 w/ clomid nov, 2010
IVF #1 Long protocolj
Start february 2012
Marvelon 21 days
Suprefact 0.5 ml ---> 0.25 ml
Puregon 100ui ---> 150 ui since february 28th
Repronex 225 ui ---> 300 ui since february 28th
Feb 21 b/w
Feb 28 b/w and u/s
March 3 u/s
March 5 u/s---------> 19 follicles between 8-20mm
March 6 u/s --- and b/w----> follicles still growing in spite my two cysts (one in each ovary)
March 6 hcg triggering 10:10 pm great no more injections!!
March 8 ------------------> ER 9eggs retrieval, embriologist plese give me great news!!!
March 11 ------------> 1 embrion transfer (3d) and one frostie, i need to be optimistic!!!
#16
elizi520
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- Gender:Female
- Dx:N/A
- My Clinic:Conceptia
Posted 15 August 2012 - 07:04 PM
good luck!
I am 33 DH 50
DeC 2011 stard Prepare No contraceptiver
2012 May 4 sent mail to Conceptia Clinic
May 22 2012 Happy ! Finally had get one make an appointment In June 08 2012
08 June 2012: Consultation-first vist
19 June 2012 Frendericton hospital frist times blood test.
25 June 2012 second time blood test.
09 July 2012 Thirdly time blood test
27 June 2012 first times Consultation my family doctor (good he can talk chinese)
05 July 2012 blood work
11 July 2012 nurse back call say my prolactin little hight
16 17 18 JULY blood work again ( ASAP/ fasting)
23 July B ultrasound(drink 4 802 glasses of wate 2 hours before ) appointment
24 July Nurse call me ,I need do HsG and MRI
25 July (apo-Bromocriptine 2.5MG) QTY :60
26 July MRI Appointment :October 20,2012 9:30am (31 July take letter) Long time waiting!
09 August my family doctor tell me ( two small Uterine fibroid)
21 Aug Appt Dr Landan 3:20
27 Aug Appt register in X-Ray (HSG)
all my normal ,until now
DeC 2011 stard Prepare No contraceptiver
2012 May 4 sent mail to Conceptia Clinic
May 22 2012 Happy ! Finally had get one make an appointment In June 08 2012
08 June 2012: Consultation-first vist
19 June 2012 Frendericton hospital frist times blood test.
25 June 2012 second time blood test.
09 July 2012 Thirdly time blood test
27 June 2012 first times Consultation my family doctor (good he can talk chinese)
05 July 2012 blood work
11 July 2012 nurse back call say my prolactin little hight
16 17 18 JULY blood work again ( ASAP/ fasting)
23 July B ultrasound(drink 4 802 glasses of wate 2 hours before ) appointment
24 July Nurse call me ,I need do HsG and MRI
25 July (apo-Bromocriptine 2.5MG) QTY :60
26 July MRI Appointment :October 20,2012 9:30am (31 July take letter) Long time waiting!
09 August my family doctor tell me ( two small Uterine fibroid)
21 Aug Appt Dr Landan 3:20
27 Aug Appt register in X-Ray (HSG)
all my normal ,until now
