http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/ Infertility and Adoption online interactive support community for your family-building efforts. Information and discussion includes infertility, adoption, pregnancy, parenting and surrogacy issues. en Thu, 17 May 2012 05:48:55 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/ http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/ivf-high-tech/715026-trying-again-would-love-some-guidance.html Thu, 17 May 2012 02:46:36 GMT Hello! I had a failed FET in March and am now in the beginning stages of making decisions for a try at a full IVF cycle. I am 42. I just had my day 2 (I see day 3 talked about, but not much day 2?) bloodwork and met with my RE. Here were my levels: FSH 6.3 Estradiol 48 Luteinizing Hormone... Hello!

I had a failed FET in March and am now in the beginning stages of making decisions for a try at a full IVF cycle.

I am 42. I just had my day 2 (I see day 3 talked about, but not much day 2?) bloodwork and met with my RE. Here were my levels:
FSH 6.3
Estradiol 48
Luteinizing Hormone 3.2
AMH 0.71

Would love to hear what those of you that are familiar with all of this see in these numbers. My RE said that all looked good except my AMH is not as high as she would like. (think she mentioned 1.2?) She said however, that she would agree to move forward with a full cycle.

Does anyone have any advice? Are there questions that I should be asking?

She also asked if I'd be interested in PGD. I haven't done much looking into this yet, but will.

I see reference to protocols and mini-IVF's. Are there better protocols then others for an older person, or one with these numbers?

Thanks in advance! I'm really excited to move forward but nervous as well. ]]> ALGrand http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/ivf-high-tech/715026-trying-again-would-love-some-guidance.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/secondary-infertility/715025-uncharted-area.html Thu, 17 May 2012 01:12:32 GMT Hi everyone! I am so happy to find this site! I finally feel like I am able to talk to other mom's going through the same thing as me! I got pregnant at 19 while on the pill and now have a wonderful son who is turning 10! Four years later I was switching from the diaphragm to the pill and got surprise son #2.

I married a wonderful guy 2 years ago and we have been TTC ever since. This summer we found out my husband has unexplained low T--the doctors were baffled at this since he is 6'2" 280 lbs and very masculine looking! He has been taking some medication to help increase his count, but it isn't increasing to normal counts. We have decided to "add" donor semen to his own in an attempt to get pregnant.

We first tried ICI since I already had 2 kids the RE figured this would work. I also was taking 50 mg clomid to help increase our odds, as well as the fact that my periods are 50-60 days (not so bad when you aren't trying to get pregnant!) BFN

Next month on 50 mg clomid I didn't ovulate! :' (

This month we tried 100 hg clomid and IUI back2back 24/36 hours four days ago! Fingers crossed!!

I am hoping to find some others going through similar experiences. I never thought I would have this problem as someone who got pregnant twice without trying! I am happy to be able to talk to others going through the same thing!! ]]> Secondary Infertility Hopefull22 http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/secondary-infertility/715025-uncharted-area.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/ivf-high-tech/715024-valium-before-et.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:34:45 GMT My previous 2 clinics in Los Angeles used to give a valium before embryo transfer. My new RE does not..they try to use fewer supplementary drugs. I have my ET tomorrow and I am wondering if i should request for valium, if they can give me one. Does your clinic offer Valium? How common is it to... My previous 2 clinics in Los Angeles used to give a valium before embryo transfer. My new RE does not..they try to use fewer supplementary drugs. I have my ET tomorrow and I am wondering if i should request for valium, if they can give me one.

Does your clinic offer Valium? How common is it to use Valium? ]]> mikasha http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/ivf-high-tech/715024-valium-before-et.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/cycle-groups/715023-ccrm.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:53:05 GMT ANyone headed to CCRM this summer? ANyone headed to CCRM this summer? ]]> Cycle Groups tenseintexas http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/cycle-groups/715023-ccrm.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/ivf-multiple-ivfers/715022-ccrm.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:51:25 GMT Is anyone going this summer or currently? I am trying to decide if I want to go or not - probably in June./ I wish there was a group on here...there is a CCRM girls on another site--but their thread has 1300 pages and it is hard to jump in! Is anyone going this summer or currently? I am trying to decide if I want to go or not - probably in June./ I wish there was a group on here...there is a CCRM girls on another site--but their thread has 1300 pages and it is hard to jump in! ]]> tenseintexas http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/ivf-multiple-ivfers/715022-ccrm.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/pregnancy-after-infertility/715021-may-2012-cycle-graduates-all-welcome.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:17 GMT Hi Everyone - Just got my official BFP today (Beta #1=240). I realize I may be jumping the gun a bit here but I'm super excited to start this thread. Hopefully we will have many more joining. All are welcome. Once we have more participants I'll add a status chart to this post so we can keep track of each other... ]]> Pregnancy after Infertility gradualchanges http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/pregnancy-after-infertility/715021-may-2012-cycle-graduates-all-welcome.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/ivf-high-tech/715020-ccrm.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:32:58 GMT Anyone going this summer? Anyone going this summer? ]]> tenseintexas http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/ivf-high-tech/715020-ccrm.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/humor-jokes-fun/715018-reality-fear.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:30 GMT checkout what are u afraid of : Reality of fear... (http://www.letssmiletoday.com/pictures/9976-think-about-it) checkout what are u afraid of : Reality of fear... ]]> Humor, Jokes and Fun :) amelietmc http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/humor-jokes-fun/715018-reality-fear.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/parenting-after-35/715017-wednesday-whines.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:29:35 GMT Back in November I apparently signed up for a one mile run, then promptly forgot all about it until my coworker dropped off my race shirt and number yesterday afternoon. It is tomorrow! I don't WANT to run. I still have a bad knee, and it is Idol results night!

Otherwise not much to whine about on this picture-perfect day in May. What a gorgeous month. ]]> Parenting after 35 BC-NanceLee http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/parenting-after-35/715017-wednesday-whines.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/loss-infant-child/715015-barbiesthoughts-barbara-mummy-maya-b-16-may-2006-d-21-may-2006-a.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:47:55 GMT barbiesthoughts, wishing you a peaceful day as you remember your sweet Maya on her 6th heavenly b-day. ((gentle hugs)) barbiesthoughts, wishing you a peaceful day as you remember your sweet Maya on her 6th heavenly b-day.

((gentle hugs)) ]]> Loss of an Infant/Child BC-Sherb http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/loss-infant-child/715015-barbiesthoughts-barbara-mummy-maya-b-16-may-2006-d-21-may-2006-a.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/loss-infant-child/715014-cheryltx-mother-twin-angels-calvyn-tyler-b-d-05-16-98-ethan-lea-b-d-05-23-98-a.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:45:25 GMT *due to unexplained PPROM @ 16 wks* CherylTX, as you remember your twin angels Calvyn Tyler and Ethan Lea, please know that you are in our thoughts and hoping this day passes as peacefully as possible. ((gentle hugs)) due to unexplained PPROM @ 16 wks

CherylTX, as you remember your twin angels Calvyn Tyler and Ethan Lea, please know that you are in our thoughts and hoping this day passes as peacefully as possible.

((gentle hugs)) ]]> Loss of an Infant/Child BC-Sherb http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/loss-infant-child/715014-cheryltx-mother-twin-angels-calvyn-tyler-b-d-05-16-98-ethan-lea-b-d-05-23-98-a.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/ivf-high-tech/715013-er-today-all-symptoms-gone-nervous.html Wed, 16 May 2012 12:59:56 GMT Hello everyone! My ER is in 2 hours and I woke up today and my stomach has completely deflated. I'm no longer bloated at all and it's making me really nervous! On the day of trigger, my E2 was 2882 with about 14 mature follies and 10 smaller follies. Is it possible that I could have ovulated on my own already? Or maybe the follies are shrinking? Ugh....I'm sorry to be freaking out but I'm so worried....does anyone have any experience with bloat/symptoms disappearing before ER? Thank you so much! ]]> HopefulTx http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/ivf-high-tech/715013-er-today-all-symptoms-gone-nervous.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/pregnant-multiples/715012-one-twin-measuring-smaller-please-help.html Wed, 16 May 2012 10:52:52 GMT I went for my first scan yesterday and found out we are having 2 babies :) I am scared, excited and overwhelmed all at once! Please help me though: So Baby A had a large sac and measured 7 weeks 2 days with a heartbeat of 153. Baby B had a smaller sac and measured 6 weeks 4 days with... I went for my first scan yesterday and found out we are having 2 babies :)

I am scared, excited and overwhelmed all at once!

Please help me though:


So Baby A had a large sac and measured 7 weeks 2 days with a heartbeat of 153.

Baby B had a smaller sac and measured 6 weeks 4 days with a heartbeat of 146.

Fetal pole was seen in both.

There's a 5 day growth difference, should I be concerned? I was 7 weeks 1 day at the ultrasound and VERY sure of my dates.

TIA xxx ]]> Pregnant with Multiples jogami http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/pregnant-multiples/715012-one-twin-measuring-smaller-please-help.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/parenting-after-35/715011-ok-those-ftfb-help.html Wed, 16 May 2012 01:29:09 GMT I know we tried before - for some reason no one can search and find me on FB - and I have tried searching to find the FT page and can't find it...

so... I just figured out that you can "invite a friend by email"

Would someone who is on that FB page (or would it have to be the person who created it?), if it is possible, invite me via email? Just pm me here, and I'll give you email address.

I don't get on much, but do want to be able to be in touch - and see other important msgs when they come along...

:) Judi
smiley ]]> Parenting after 35 smiley http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/parenting-after-35/715011-ok-those-ftfb-help.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/beta-board/715010-erratic-crazy-messing-my-mind-beta-levels.html Wed, 16 May 2012 01:22:03 GMT I hope some input from you lovely Beta experts here can help. Back in 2002 I had an ectopic pregnancy which left me with just the one right tube, so I now get monitored with every pregnancy. In 2007 I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy (straight forward pregnancy) and in 2009 I had a miscarriage... I hope some input from you lovely Beta experts here can help.

Back in 2002 I had an ectopic pregnancy which left me with just the one right tube, so I now get monitored with every pregnancy. In 2007 I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy (straight forward pregnancy) and in 2009 I had a miscarriage (D&C at 11 weeks - baby stopped growing just after 6wks).

Anyways after trying for a while this time round, just found out on Wednesday I am pregnant. My DPO aren't exact (I believe I may have implanted day 9 or 10) so I'm not too worried about the low numbers.

DPO 11 - 16 Hcg
DPO 13 - 56 Hcg (awesome 24hr doubling)
DPO 16 - 116 Hcg (Ummm... only 68hr doubling :()

I sort of wish I never got that DPO 13 result - then the doubling times would be normal! But now I'm starting to freak out a little - went back for another test today and now I have the LONG wait till later to get the results. I have the usual symptoms - very tender breasts, constipated, bloated, stretchy pains and all these are giving me some sort of comfort at the moment.

I also had an early ultrasound on Monday and that revealed that I actually ovulated on my left side (yep, the side without a tube) so my good ol' right tube was working overtime this month :)

I just wish my doubling times weren't so out of whack and would love some thoughts if any of you lovely ladies have seen this before and whether I should just brace myself?

Cheers,

Mamakin ]]> Beta Board mamakin77 http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/beta-board/715010-erratic-crazy-messing-my-mind-beta-levels.html