TTTC Graduates List

[G22]

Me: 28 H: 27

TTC since December 2009

Diagnosis: MFI and sometimes no ovulation.

H had varicocele surgery July 2012. Tried for 6 more months with no luck.

2013 - 5 IUIs with Femara = all BFNs

2014 - 2 combo IUIs with Bravelle/Femara, IVF #1 with menopur/Gonal F/Lupron = BFNs


2015 - IVF #2 with estrogen priming and Menopur/Gonal F/Lupron = BFP!!!

Due date is Nov 3, 2015. Expecting a boy!

[shanwalk]

Me: 31
Dh: 32
Ttc on own for one year
March 15: IUI, bfn
April 15: IUI + femara, bfn
May 15: IUI + femara, bfp at 9dpo
EDD: 2/5/16

ETA: I miscarried at 9.5 weeks due to trisomy 22 in July.

Aug 15: femara, but unresponsive. IUI canceled.
Sept 15: femara doubled to 5mg + IUI. bfp.
EDD: 6/8/15

[shoeless]

Me: 31 H: 35

TTC 2010
Diagnosis: POF
2010: Went off BC
2011: Sporadic periods. OB stated blood work looked fine.
2012: First RE appt, she stated I most likely wasn't ovulating due to running 10 miles a week. Never followed up with her.
2013: POF/POI Diagnosis.
2014: Visited 4 Different clinics looking for treatment options other than donor eggs.
2015: Accepted donor eggs as the best path forward (for us) to being parents.

Treatment: Egg Donor IVF. Seven eggs received and fertilized, ended up with 2-5d Blastocyst and 1-6d Blastocyst

Fresh Transfer: BFN

Frozen embryo transfer: BFP

What I did differently: Endometrial Scratch. Oddly, I also stopped acupuncture.

Cautiously Expecting: March 11, 2016

[ssg73]

Me 42
Dw 40

7 natural iui cycles last one with 2 inseminations. All bfn

IVF #1 (fresh) did rescue icsi and ended up with 4 blasts. Used one-chemical pregnancy
IVF #2 ( frozen) transferred 1 blast -chemical pregnancy
IVF#3 (frozen) transferred 2 blast positive m/c at 7 weeks
IVF #4 (fresh) switched donors and did icsi and were enrolled in an Evaa study. Ended up with 4 blasts transferred one. Positive pregnancy currently 10weeks

EDD 2/13/2016

[boiler717]

Me 32, DH 30 at time of IVF
Stage 4 endo, PCOS
2014: 3 IUIs, all BFN
2015: IVF, antagonist protocol with 3 month BCP suppression. Cycle almost cancelled twice for poor response (thinking over suppression because was 40ish). Went into ER with 14 follicles. 6 retrieved (still not sure what happened), 5 mature. 3 fertilized with "to be sure" ICSI, 2 with IVF did not fertilize. 5 day transfer of 2 blastocysts, 3BB and 1BB (I think?). Moderate OHSS at 6dp5dt. Beta at 10dp5dt 225ish, 12dp5dt 550ish (I think?). EDD 1/4/2016
What I kept doing: acupuncture, high protein / low carb
What I did differently: castor oil packs, no caffeine or alcohol starting 2 months prior to IVF

[ivy]

Me: 30
DH: 31

Started TTC January 2014. Regular cycles, but short luteal phases. OB rx 100mg prometrium in May 2014 with minimal improvement. Started seeing an RE in December 2014. SA, HSG, and blood work all came back normal. AMH was 3.99 and 5 the two times it was tested. I suspect I have PCOS but have never been diagnosed, and my doctor never brought it up as a possibility (though her nurse did).

Tried 200mg of prometrium for one cycle to see if that would help. Luteal phase was long, but still no success. In January 2015, we did IUI #1 with 50mg of Clomid and ovidrel and back to back inseminations. Produced one follicle, BFN.

Same protocol in February 2015, but the Clomid thinned my lining. Despite supplementing with estrace, BFN.

Met with the RE to discuss a more aggressive protocol for IUI #3 as we weren't willing to do more than 3. For many reasons the doctor suggested moving straight to IVF instead of pursuing another IUI, and we agreed.

We began a conservative protocol of 175 IUs of Gonal-F every morning in early April. The cycle was cancelled 4 days in due to lack of response (4 small follicles despite afc of 30ish). Started again in late April, this time with menopur added in the evenings. Stimmed for 9 days, HCG trigger shot, and ER on 5/5. 25 eggs were retrieved, 15 mature plus 2 matured in the lab. 8 eggs were fertilized (including the 2 that matured in the lab) using ICSI (the remaining 9 eggs were frozen for later use should we need them). 4 fertilized successfully. On day 3 we had one 8 cell, two 6 cells, and a 5 cell. They recommended a 3 day transfer of the 8 cell. Since the best embryo had presented itself, they said there was no reason to wait until day 5. Two of the remaining embryos did not make it much further. The third made it to blast and was frozen on day 6.

I did acupuncture before and after the transfer, which did help to calm my nerves if nothing else. BFP at home 9dp3dt. Developed moderate OHSS. First beta 10dp3dt was 91, second beta at 13dp3dt was 350.

EDD 1/26/2016 with a girl

[dollyllama]

Me- 26 DH- 27
TTC since 2008
DX: Recurrent early pregnancy loss; Autoimmune Hypothyroid; PCOS w/ irregular ovulation; Factor V Lieden; Hydrosalpinx and tube inflammation (misdiagnosed)
TX: Metformin CR 1500 mg, acupuncture, baby asprin, and many supplements including MTHFR protocol for B12 & Folate.

Sept 2014- Provera induced ovulation instead of menses. BFP. C/P
Oct 2014- IUI #1 with Letrozole- BFP
Feb 2015- Tubal ligation surgery. Surgeon got in and couldn't find hydrosalpinx or any tubal inflammation. Did chromotubation and everything flowed perfectly. Switched RE's.
Mar 2015- IUI #2 with Letrozole- BFN
Apr 2015- IUI #3 with Letrozole- BFN
May 2015- IUI #4 with Letrozole- BFP
EDD: February 7, 2016

What I did differently: Acupuncture 24 hours before and after IUI, pineapple core, Chinese herbs post ovulation, switched to Endometrin, no alcohol entire cycle, limited exercise (rarely increased heart rate).

[Bumblebee]

TTC#1 since Oct 2012
Me - 29 / DH - 34

After 2 IVF cycles, 2 FETs, and 2 CPs, we're expecting a baby girl in early March 2016!

[maryellen]

I'm scared to post here but here goes -

I'm 40 (will be 41 in 2 months)
DH is 43 (will be 44 in 3 mos)

We started TTC in march 2014 after DH realized he no longer wanted to be one and done - our daughter is 5 and we had one mc before her. In October 2014 we hadn't had success so I I went to my gyn who did some preliminary tests that showed high FSH and low AMH so he sent me to an RE.

The RE gave us a 2-5% chance of conceiving with Clomid and iui. We did one round in feb 2015 but weren't able to complete it due to my cervix having a 180degree angle. To continue we would have had to do an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia. Since insurance didn't cover one penny we gave up.

I started acupuncture for anxiety in May 2015 and was starting to feel more at peace about never having another child. Then I got my BFP - my miracle BFP. EDD 4/7/15

Please stick, little bean.

[cactuscookie]

TTC #1 in summer 2012, when I was 32/33 and DH was 35.

Diagnosed DOR (AMH 0.6, FSH 12.1) in spring 2014. Started taking 400 mg CoQ10 per day. Added Vitamin D3 February 2015.

BFNs from 3 Clomid+TI cycles and 2 Clomid+IUI cycles.

IVF with antagonist protocol April 2015 (at 35yo). FSH had raised to 15.1. Poor response resulted in 4 follicles. Converted to IUI.

Spotting began night of 10dpo. BFP with FMU 11dpo. Bright red spotting continued to 14dpo, then stopped.

Things that could have helped (other than the obvious $6,000 of injections): CoQ10 and vitamin D3 (both recommended by RE); high-protein/low-starch diet during and several months prior to starting stims

EDD 1/29/16.

[jessnpaul]

I'm tentatively adding myself to this list!

Me: old, DH: old - 1.5 years ;-)

IF history: DOR - 4 attempted rounds at IVF. 2 turned into IUI, 1 was cancelled (TI), and one was IVF. All BFN

By some miracle, I got a BFP on an unmedicated cycle!

Things I took which *might* have helped: DHEA (6-ish months!), Ubiquinol (a year?), Vitamin D, Acai

EDD: May 2, 2016!

[patbutcher]

Aug 2, 2013 18:52:38 GMT -5 changedname said:

Me - 34/DH -35
TTC - since Jan 2012
DX - Unexplained
Stats: AMH 14.6, FSH -8.2, AFC - 9-16 depending on month, DH - perfect
TX - 2 x IUI w femara, 2 x IUI w gonal F
BFP- 15 June 2013 cxl'd IVF converted to IUI #4
DD: 24 Feb 2014, singleton

Thing I did differently for my BFP cycle - I followed DR Jeffrey Russell's IVF diet which means 30% protein, 30% fat, 40% carbs. It was really hard but he has proven it helps egg quality. news.health.com/2013/05/06/can-high-protein-low-carb-diet-boost-fertility-treatment/

Adding myself to this list and quoting myself from my previous pregnancy. This was an unmedicates cycle as I was due to start gonal f again but I had been following the Dr Jeffrey Russell diet for 3 months prior to the bfp.
I also drank red raspberry leaf tea cd 1- o.
I also take a baby aspirin every day and did with my last pregnancy too. Also co enzyme q10z

My due date this time is May 9 2016

[KB]

Me: 40 DH:37

M/C: Aug 2009
DS: Born 2010 with 50mg Clomid
TTC #2 since 2012
Feb 2014: 50mg clomid = BFP. Ectopic discovered. Lost right tube in surgery
Jan 2015: HSG, remaining tube clear; SA = normal
Jan/Feb 2015: IVF#1 - Antagonist protocol with HCG trigger. 15R/14M/9F (2) 5 day blasts transferred = BFP. Slow rising betas = m/c. Nothing to freeze
June 2015: IVF#2 - Antagonist protocol with HCG trigger = 2 Five day blasts transferred = BFP. Twins discovered at 6w u/s. Lost Twin A at 9w1d.

Baby due February 2016

What I did differently: Low carb diet, took extra Vit D and CoQ10.

[Mushe]

Started TTC #2 in March 2014, had a BFP right away, but MMC at 8w.  Meh timing a few months, then a CP in December.  I am AMA and went for testing in January 2015, and was shocked to get an FSH of 15.6 and AMH of .25.  H's SA also was not great, with the initial and repeat showing low motility and morph in the 0-1% range.  HSG was clear.  IVF with donor eggs was our recommendation; we wanted to try IUIs.  I got H to see a urologist, who found a varicocele, but recommended Clomid for the time being since surgery would put us out for a while. 

IUI #3 got us a very unexpected BFP.  EDD 5/15/16.  Saw HB and measured on track at our first u/s (6w5d). 

What we changed after diagnosis:  Changed my diet even more heavily to protein and ate lots of eggs.  CoQ10 for both of us, multi-V for H, as well as Selenium and Zinc for him, and wheatgrass for me. 

ETA: Ungraduated at 10w, MMC ~9w. 

[ouokie]

Me- 30 DH- 32
6 year old DD
TTC for 3 years
Unexplained Secondary Infertility
Had 3 early losses- 3/26/13, 7/1/13 (both of these were CPs), and 1/6/15 (lost at 10 weeks)
RPL test discovered evelated thyroid levels
Did 4 rounds of Clomid in 2015 with no result so we took a break from
Meds.
BFP- 9/26/15 EDD: June 3, 2016
1st beta was taken today
Didn't have any symptoms but I did take Primrose Oil this cycle.

So, I'm technically a member of TTTC but I did lurk quite a bit for some advice.

[callmehales]

me: 32
DH: 33

TTC for almost 2 years
March 2015: Clomid and TI = BFN
found out after this that we had severe MFI. motility and concentration were good, but morph was 0%. RE said our best bet was to go straight to IVF.
Sept 2015: IVF #1 with antagonist protocol (i think? i did lupron/gonal/menopur). 7R/6F. 2 hatching embryos transferred on day 5 = BFP. we still have 1 frostie as well.
Beta #1 at 9dp5dt - 97
Beta #2 - 237

[tarajane]

I have PCOS and have a history of elevated prolactin. 

DS was IUI #2 - femara + menopur + trigger.

That was after testing and multiple clomid and femara cycles. IUI #1 was the same as #2 but lower dosages.

TTC#2 for 17 months with re-testing
IUI #1 - femara + menopur + ganirelix + trigger = BFP

Beta #1 was 410
Beta #2 936  (2 days between)
Beta #3 2970 (3 days between)

EDD - June 29, 2016

[cactuscookie]

Here's the grad post-it I've been keeping up: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-U2q2zdsh3MBqx2ymvCoO_l-xrMuoZwTwOIVl5kLcXY

I just add people when they start posting on this board.

[shanwalk]

Me: 31. DH 33.
Secondary Infertility.

Tried on our own a year. saw an RE that immediately started IUIs + femara. (Unexplained)

IUI + femara March, April, May 2015
Bfp in May 2015
MC @ 9w in July. D&C.
Unresponsive to meds in August.
IUI + femara in Sept.
Bfp in September.

EDD: June 2016

[cowgirlcutie]

Me: 31 DH: 44
Dx: failed vasectomy reversal and PCOS
IVF #1: antagonist protocol resulted in 42 eggs retrieved, 28 fertilized with ICSI and PESA retrieved frozen sperm. 4 embryos made it to freeze. No fresh transfer to protect against OHSS.
FET #1: 1st check discovered thin lining so delayed transfer by 4 days. One 5 day blast with assisted hatching was transfered (lining was still sub optimal)
BFP on HPT at 7dp5dt.
Beta #1 682 Beta #2 1587
7w3d U/S showed one baby right on track with HB of 150.
EDD : October 9, 2016!