If you can, read this:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/02/magazine/02babymaking-t.html?ref=magazine
I found it very well-written and insightful.
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About Pie
I'm 40 years old and had been TTC for about 3.5 years. We were blessed with our critter girl in Jan '11, and in the summer of 2012 had 2 failed FETs trying for #2. I'm married to my best-est friend Mr. P and we have one furry big sister (a.k.a. cat) Umps. I also love to cook, read about cooking and try new recipes.
Our journey so far...
9/06 - Married!
8/07 - Throw away BCPs
3/08 - Appointment with OB/GYN, she says my insurance makes me document 1 year of trying before IF work-up
6/08 - New OB/GYN, starts work-up over summer
8/08 - Cl.omid challenge - normal; SHG - normal; SA - slight morph issues, but high quant, FSH = 7.4
9-12/08 - IUI #1 - 4 (clo.mid & ovi.drel) - all BFN
11/08 - Switch to RE
2/09 - Begin IVF workup; HSG - normal; FSH = 11.2
3/09 - IVF #1 (long l.upron protocol with Foll.istim), 11 retrieved, 5 mature, 4 fertilized (ICSI), 3dt of 2 Grade A 8-celled embies - BFN
4/09 - IVF #2 (exact same protocol), 9 retrieved, 8 mature, all 8 fertilized (ICSI), 3dt of 2 Grade A 8-celled embies, freeze 1 day 6 blast (good, not great quality) - BFN
5/09 - much needed BREAK! Begin researching other RE clinics
7/09 - Consult with far-away clinic
8/09 - Pre-IVF workup at far-away clinic
8/09 - Endometrial biopsy with local GYN - e.tegrity test: NEGATIVE, lacking beta 3 integrin protein in my lining
9/09 - IVF #3 at far-away clinic - MDL protocol, 12 eggs retrieved, 6 mature, 4 fertilized. 1 BB Day 6 blast sent for MA genetic testing, along with frostie from IVF #2
11/09 - MA genetic testing results: 2 normal blasts!
1/10 - IVF #4 at far-away clinic - EPP/Antagonist Protocol with Sai.zen, 14 retrieved, 11 mature, 10 fertilized. 5 blasts sent for MA genetic testing. 2 genetically normal, 3 abnormal
2 & 3/10 - Depot Lu.pron treatment for missing beta 3 intergrin protein
3/10 - Fibroid surgery
4/30/10 - FET - one Day 5 4BB, 100% re-expanded and hatching
5/9/10 - Beta #1 ~ 196
5/11/10 - Beta #2 ~ 404
5/27/10 - u/s shows h/b at 125 bpm
8/07 - Throw away BCPs
3/08 - Appointment with OB/GYN, she says my insurance makes me document 1 year of trying before IF work-up
6/08 - New OB/GYN, starts work-up over summer
8/08 - Cl.omid challenge - normal; SHG - normal; SA - slight morph issues, but high quant, FSH = 7.4
9-12/08 - IUI #1 - 4 (clo.mid & ovi.drel) - all BFN
11/08 - Switch to RE
2/09 - Begin IVF workup; HSG - normal; FSH = 11.2
3/09 - IVF #1 (long l.upron protocol with Foll.istim), 11 retrieved, 5 mature, 4 fertilized (ICSI), 3dt of 2 Grade A 8-celled embies - BFN
4/09 - IVF #2 (exact same protocol), 9 retrieved, 8 mature, all 8 fertilized (ICSI), 3dt of 2 Grade A 8-celled embies, freeze 1 day 6 blast (good, not great quality) - BFN
5/09 - much needed BREAK! Begin researching other RE clinics
7/09 - Consult with far-away clinic
8/09 - Pre-IVF workup at far-away clinic
8/09 - Endometrial biopsy with local GYN - e.tegrity test: NEGATIVE, lacking beta 3 integrin protein in my lining
9/09 - IVF #3 at far-away clinic - MDL protocol, 12 eggs retrieved, 6 mature, 4 fertilized. 1 BB Day 6 blast sent for MA genetic testing, along with frostie from IVF #2
11/09 - MA genetic testing results: 2 normal blasts!
1/10 - IVF #4 at far-away clinic - EPP/Antagonist Protocol with Sai.zen, 14 retrieved, 11 mature, 10 fertilized. 5 blasts sent for MA genetic testing. 2 genetically normal, 3 abnormal
2 & 3/10 - Depot Lu.pron treatment for missing beta 3 intergrin protein
3/10 - Fibroid surgery
4/30/10 - FET - one Day 5 4BB, 100% re-expanded and hatching
5/9/10 - Beta #1 ~ 196
5/11/10 - Beta #2 ~ 404
5/27/10 - u/s shows h/b at 125 bpm
8/31/10 - 20 wk u/s shows GIRL!
1/10/11 - scheduled c-section - And Critter's birthday! Welcome little Critter Girl!
1/15/11 - estimated DUE DATE!
Trying for #2
6/28/12 - FET of 1 euploid blast
7/7/12 - BFN
8/31/12 - FET of 2 euploid blasts (the last ones)
9/9/12 - BFN
and we're done.
Or are we?? Stay tuned...
IF and Beyond blogs I follow
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An Important Moment10 years ago
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It Flies By12 years ago
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Bad Blogger... Bearing News12 years ago
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Tyler: 32 Months13 years ago
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Is This Thing On?13 years ago
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Where are we?14 years ago
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A New Direction - Part 214 years ago
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The Stirrup Queen's List of Blogs
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Inspiration vs Perspiration1 day ago
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snow pea salad with avocado1 week ago
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Day 12 and the end … Five Spice Thumbprints5 months ago
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October 2310 years ago
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Yeah, considering all the other garbage the NYT has published about fertility treatments, this one was pretty good!
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