Introduce Yourself (again)...

There are a lot of new members on this board and I thought we could do with some new introductions.


Me: Lauren (31)

DH: Scott (32)

Diagnosis: PCOS and Male Factor

Tried so far: Clomid for 6 cycles - 3 natural (one miscarriage) and 3 IUI (one miscarriage)

Current Protocol: About to start First IVF cycle on 8/10

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Donna (31)
Danny(30)
TTC 21 months

Diagnosed with high FSH, Cervical Stenosis, Hypothyroid, Low Male Morphology

13 IUI cycles on Femara, Clomid and 3 injectable cycles

Hoping to start an IVF cycle this week if approved for the NYS IVF grant.

2 previous PG's
Daughter Noelle-Bornstill at 28 weeks in 1997
M/C at 10 weeks-2001

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Hi Everyone

I'm 28 and my DH is 29 TTC for about 10 months now.

Diagnosed: Endometriosis
I have tried 4 cycles of Clomid one with an IUI. Endo is coming back and if I wanted to continue with Clomid and IUI's I run the risk of having another surgery to remove the Endo.

Current Protocol: IVF consultation scheduled for next week.

Current Feelings: Scared not of procedure but of the steps I took so far that failed what if this doesn't work out... I have a hard time talking to friends/family about it. DH is very supportive and he makes me feel much better.

I'm hoping to know all of you and share my journey as well as listening to yours. Wishing all of us the best in health, love and happiness.

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Me: Jaimie (40)
DH: Matt (39 - 40 in Sept)

Unexplained IF. Nothing found to be wrong with either of us.

Starting with new RE for Sept, to do natural IUI, then on to injectables then g-d forbid if needed, IVF.

Already did, 5 IUI's with clomid.

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Me: Trish (29)
DH: Steve (28)

Diagnosed with PCOS in April after going off the Pill. DH has not been tested for anything yet (probably in Sept with our new insurance). Was supposed to start trying in Fall but due to our new road blocks we have been trying since April. Temping, CBEFM, and on Metformin for PCOS. Successfully ovulated 1x since started Metformin in July but miraculously did on my own in June too!

Also concerns re: my liver or gallbladder now too… If nothing happens by end of Oct will talk options re: Clomid.

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Me: Judy 36
DH: 32

Diagnosed: Hypothyroid (Hashimotos disease); PCOS (elevated DHEAS); Fibroids(not located in uterine Cavity); Questionable Hydrosalphinx (was told that if any, they are tiny)

Shortly after we were married, we were pregnant but later was told that it was ectopic (non-tubal); I had a DNC and a Laparoscopy to rid of pregnancy but pathology report was negative. I cannot help but wonder if surgery was even needed. Everytime my new doctors read my history they are always questioning it.

Protocol: IVF to optimize a successful pregnancy. Still trying to figure out funding. DH and I are moving to NJ in the near future.

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Me: Stacey (33)
DH: Chris (37)

DX: PCOS in 1995 (2000 mg of metformin) Weight and hairing issues

Protocol: 4 failed IUIs on clomid, 1 IVF cycle (BETA on 8/11) was on follistim & Lupron!

Concerns: I am tired of being the Aunt, or the good one with little ones. I want to be a mom! Crossing my fingers for all!

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I'm 37 and DH is 46. We ttc for 7 months before we went for testing.

Diagnosis: Male Factor

DH will see a urologist to get further testing, then on to an RE.

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Me: 40 and 5 days ( )
DH: 41

TTC: 2 years now.
PG March, 2005 with twins.
Lost 1, then the other, D&C April 28. Have been trying since.

Diagnosed in November with high FSH. Went to 1 clinic, failed IUI.
DH found to have low morphology.
SIRM: IVF in May (failed.) -- 2 eggs retrieved and fertilized, neither continued to develop after transfer.
2nd IVF started now - September retrieval.

If this doesn't work, on to DE.

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Me: 42
DH: 41 (42 in 9 days!)
DS: 8

2 IVF attempts so far...BFN..Trying for 6 years for sibling for DS.

Looking for a way to pay for another IVF cycle (DH's ins. does not cover IF treatments).

Good luck to all!

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Me: 40 (41 in October)
DH: 37

Diagnosis: Me/just my age; DH/low sperm count

Tried so far: IVF w/ICSI once - BFN

Current Protocol: Will start second IVF w/ICSI cycle in September or October. We'll also try assisted hatching this time.

Good luck to everyone.

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Me: 29
DH: 29

Diagnoses: endometriosis, 2 different blood disorders called "Hughs Syndrome" and "factors 4 and 5" (chronic miscarriages, 3 in total)

Just had surgery in July for the endo. and I am currently taking baby asprin, prenatal vitamins, metformin, and pregestrne supositories.Start my first round of clomid in one week,fingers crossed!!

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ME (Colleen): 26
DH (Rob): 30

I was diagnosed with the MTHFR gene after my third m/c. My homosysteine levels were not elevated at the time which means it's not an active gene.

I got pregnant twice on my own but both were chemicals. And the third time was through IUI also ended in m/c.

I am on my 6th consecutive clomid/IUI cycle and will find out tom what my next step is going to be. I think it's onto IVF.

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Hi to all you beautiful ladies and your DH's I'm Phyllis

I had infertility issues 20 years ago when I was 24 and things were so different then! It took me over two years of trying and had a series of testing HSG,etc when I was set up for the next step IUI or IVF I had many female problems and surgeries prior to TTC and I got sick one month and just said screw this stuff and thats when I got my first BFP. Today I have 2 beautiful daughters and wouldn't change a thing...I relate to you all and thats why I check in here to see how everyone is doing! Sorry this is long. Heres a ton of .

My best friend also went through 26 iui's and ivf and had a beautiful son

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me: lisa 34
dh: hal 35

endo diagnosed/lapo surgery in early 20's

miscarriage on mother's day 2005

IVF in july-2 embryos transferred-BFN

went through IVF in order to get PGD because DH and I both carry genetic traits that could be passed to child.

will transfer 2 frozen (&thawed) embryos in september

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Donna - 37
Chris - 41

PG in 2004 - gave birth to CJ April 2nd, 2005 weighing 1 lb 11 oz - he survived 26 days - died April 28, 2005 (his cousins birthday)

Chemical pg in march - m/c at 6 weeks

TTC for 12 months since the okay after csection - 2 HSG's showing left tube blocked. Have taken a TTC break probably until next month

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Posted by atracinact

Hi to all you beautiful ladies and your DH's I'm Phyllis

I had infertility issues 20 years ago when I was 24 and things were so different then! It took me over two years of trying and had a series of testing HSG,etc when I was set up for the next step IUI or IVF I had many female problems and surgeries prior to TTC and I got sick one month and just said screw this stuff and thats when I got my first BFP. Today I have 2 beautiful daughters and wouldn't change a thing...I relate to you all and thats why I check in here to see how everyone is doing! Sorry this is long. Heres a ton of .

My best friend also went through 26 iui's and ivf and had a beautiful son

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Posted by BigB

Protocol: 4 failed IUIs on clomid, 1 IVF cycle (BETA on 8/11) was on follistim & Lupron!

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(don't know why this is in italics too!!)

GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!! please post as soon as you know. praying for BFP!

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Dawn-35
Omid-37

2 m/c both blighted ovums
delayed ovulation, unexplained secondary infertility

starting first cycle of Clomid this weekend

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Lauren - 32
Nick (DH) - 34

Trying to conceive for 9 months. 4 cycles on Clomid.

Nicholas was stillborn at 36 weeks on year ago 7/10/05

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Me: 35, 36 in Oct.
DH: 38

TTC: since March of 05

Diagnosed in September of 05 with PCOS.
First RE: Took 4 rounds of Clomid at super high and long dose to get me to ovulate. Later found out that PCOS patients are poor responders to Clomid. My previous RE also had me on an outdated drug protocol from the 70's!! Two failed IUI's.

Second RE: April 06. Confirmed PCOS diagnosis.
First IUI was on Metformin only, ovulated on my own. Has early symptoms but got AF on 14 DPO.

Second IUI- failed

I made some major dietary changes, started herbal tea, took a hot bath every night and went for regular massages.

IVF- June to July 06- I'm a teacher so I had to move on and take advantage of the summer.
Did 5 days of bedrest instead of the prescribed 2 with my feet elevated the entire time. Ate a 1/4 of a fresh pineapple a day (including the core).
BFP- 8/8/06 Beta 631

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Me: 38
DH: 44
TTC: since spring of 2005

PCOS and male factor. Currently on Metformin and ovulating on my own.
2 failed IUI's.

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I am Jen (29) and my DH is Tom (34) ...

We
started trying in August 2004, yep, 2 whole years ago. Tried naturally for 1 year, had no luck. At that point, both my DH and I saw fertility specialists. I came out fine, but my DH had a blockage in his tubes. He had surgery on 6/26 to remove it and now we are trying again. We put it off for a while bc I switched jobs but now we decided we do not want to wait any longer.

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Posted by dm24angel

Posted by atracinact

Hi to all you beautiful ladies and your DH's I'm Phyllis

I had infertility issues 20 years ago when I was 24 and things were so different then! It took me over two years of trying and had a series of testing HSG,etc when I was set up for the next step IUI or IVF I had many female problems and surgeries prior to TTC and I got sick one month and just said screw this stuff and thats when I got my first BFP. Today I have 2 beautiful daughters and wouldn't change a thing...I relate to you all and thats why I check in here to see how everyone is doing! Sorry this is long. Heres a ton of .

My best friend also went through 26 iui's and ivf and had a beautiful son

HI and thanks for your story.

I thought I was the IUI champion at 13 and then I saw you said your friend had 26

Thats some patience!!