IVF/ICSI + Overweight = any success stories? (pg. and child ment)

Hopeandprayer · 08-13-2009, 06:54 AM

Has anyone done an IVF cycle, been overweight and had success, or did it take several tries?

DH and I are overweight (300 and 250 respectively)...will we be better off loosing weight before trying IVF?

Issue - MFI - lower than 300,000 on our first/last IUI...told to move on to IVF/ICSI.

**BC-IrishBrat1313** · 08-13-2009, 12:13 PM

child and preg mentioned

KatieCasey Just posted her story of hope for fluffy gals going through IVF....you might want to PM her w/ your questions.

xkaren1014 · 08-13-2009, 04:18 PM

I will be the first to admit that I am definitely overweight and need to lose weight. But my husband and I went through IVF back in 2006 and now have a beautiful 2 year old daughter. I was told that for obvious reasons the weight does not help but as I stated it did not stop us. So I can proudly say that we are a success story. Good Luck.

**BC-IrishBrat1313** · 08-13-2009, 05:59 PM

Karen...isn't it great to write that. Feels like we overcame some nasty odds.

xkaren1014 · 08-13-2009, 06:10 PM

We sure did and it feels fantastic!!!!!

**BC-IrishBrat1313** · 08-13-2009, 06:23 PM

I would love if you get the chance to post a detail story of your IF journey for everyone to read and get inspiration from.

xkaren1014 · 08-14-2009, 06:17 AM

I am very new here but I would love to share but where do I share it?

Hopeandprayer · 08-14-2009, 06:45 AM

Thanks, Karen! STories like yours give me hope!

**BC-IrishBrat1313** · 08-14-2009, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xkaren1014

I am very new here but I would love to share but where do I share it?

Click on the Full Figured Forum and On the NEW THREAD button type out your story....OR...you can type is here and I'll make a new thread for stories

xkaren1014 · 08-14-2009, 08:27 AM

My story begins with an unplanned pregnancy that ended in a miscarriage only after 2 weeks. I only knew I was pregnant because I was so regular in my cycle. just a short time later we found out again that we were unexpectedly pregnant. It seemed to be going fairly well. I had some spotting but I was reassured by u/s that everything was ok. after about 12 weeks we found out that I was carrying twins. we couldnt have been more excited. At about 17 weeks they did an u/s and again everything was ok. then at 19 1/2 weeks I started bleeding excessively and went right to the dr for an u/s and it was to late. They told me that I suffered a miscarriage and there was nothing I could do. That was the worst feeling ever especially because we found out it was 2 girls and we even named them. I could even feel them moving. I was devistated. I thought maby my weight had something to do with it especially since I was told being overweight and pregnant was not a good thing.

Now I was so ready to have a baby and now we were actually trying but nothing was happening. After about 8 months we found a mf and needed to research further. My husbands testoterone was low. After tests and more tests IVF + ICSI was agreed upon and we underwent our first try. I had the hysteroscopy where they found an infection in the lining of my uterus. It was cleaned out and I was put on antibiotics and we moved on further. We implanted 2 5db and fortunately both implanted but one ended up ectopic. I had emergency surgery and the other embryo was saved. We now have a beautiful 2 year old daughter.

We have decided to try for another and proceeded with a FET. We transferred 2 5db and 9dpt my beta came back at 5.66. They told me it was positive but to wait and take another in 2 days. Unfortunately 11dpt it only rose to 7.8 so they advised me to stop taking all meds and repeat in 2 days that it was unfortunately a chemical pregnancy. The next result was not any better it rose again but only to 8.6. I was told to do the beta again on Saturday and see where to go from there. I am extremely anxious to start a fresh cycle and start again.

i realize everything happens for a reason and whatever it might have been it was not the right time right now and I just hope and gain strength from everyone else stories and experiences. Thank you everyone.

08-13-2009, 06:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hopeandprayer 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 19	IVF/ICSI + Overweight = any success stories? (pg. and child ment) Has anyone done an IVF cycle, been overweight and had success, or did it take several tries? DH and I are overweight (300 and 250 respectively)...will we be better off loosing weight before trying IVF? Issue - MFI - lower than 300,000 on our first/last IUI...told to move on to IVF/ICSI. Last edited by BC-IrishBrat1313; 08-13-2009 at 05:59 PM. Reason: wanted to add pg ment.

08-13-2009, 04:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
xkaren1014 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bedminster, New Jersey Posts: 12	Overweight and IVF I will be the first to admit that I am definitely overweight and need to lose weight. But my husband and I went through IVF back in 2006 and now have a beautiful 2 year old daughter. I was told that for obvious reasons the weight does not help but as I stated it did not stop us. So I can proudly say that we are a success story. Good Luck.

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08-13-2009, 12:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
BC-IrishBrat1313 Just Trying To Help Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lakeland, Georiga Posts: 3,665 Blog Entries: 471	child and preg mentioned KatieCasey Just posted her story of hope for fluffy gals going through IVF....you might want to PM her w/ your questions.

08-13-2009, 05:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
BC-IrishBrat1313 Just Trying To Help Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lakeland, Georiga Posts: 3,665 Blog Entries: 471	Karen...isn't it great to write that. Feels like we overcame some nasty odds.

08-13-2009, 06:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
xkaren1014 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bedminster, New Jersey Posts: 12	We sure did and it feels fantastic!!!!!

08-13-2009, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
BC-IrishBrat1313 Just Trying To Help Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lakeland, Georiga Posts: 3,665 Blog Entries: 471	I would love if you get the chance to post a detail story of your IF journey for everyone to read and get inspiration from.

08-14-2009, 06:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
xkaren1014 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bedminster, New Jersey Posts: 12	I am very new here but I would love to share but where do I share it?

08-14-2009, 06:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Hopeandprayer 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 19	Thanks, Karen! STories like yours give me hope!

08-14-2009, 08:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
xkaren1014 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bedminster, New Jersey Posts: 12	My story begins with an unplanned pregnancy that ended in a miscarriage only after 2 weeks. I only knew I was pregnant because I was so regular in my cycle. just a short time later we found out again that we were unexpectedly pregnant. It seemed to be going fairly well. I had some spotting but I was reassured by u/s that everything was ok. after about 12 weeks we found out that I was carrying twins. we couldnt have been more excited. At about 17 weeks they did an u/s and again everything was ok. then at 19 1/2 weeks I started bleeding excessively and went right to the dr for an u/s and it was to late. They told me that I suffered a miscarriage and there was nothing I could do. That was the worst feeling ever especially because we found out it was 2 girls and we even named them. I could even feel them moving. I was devistated. I thought maby my weight had something to do with it especially since I was told being overweight and pregnant was not a good thing. Now I was so ready to have a baby and now we were actually trying but nothing was happening. After about 8 months we found a mf and needed to research further. My husbands testoterone was low. After tests and more tests IVF + ICSI was agreed upon and we underwent our first try. I had the hysteroscopy where they found an infection in the lining of my uterus. It was cleaned out and I was put on antibiotics and we moved on further. We implanted 2 5db and fortunately both implanted but one ended up ectopic. I had emergency surgery and the other embryo was saved. We now have a beautiful 2 year old daughter. We have decided to try for another and proceeded with a FET. We transferred 2 5db and 9dpt my beta came back at 5.66. They told me it was positive but to wait and take another in 2 days. Unfortunately 11dpt it only rose to 7.8 so they advised me to stop taking all meds and repeat in 2 days that it was unfortunately a chemical pregnancy. The next result was not any better it rose again but only to 8.6. I was told to do the beta again on Saturday and see where to go from there. I am extremely anxious to start a fresh cycle and start again. i realize everything happens for a reason and whatever it might have been it was not the right time right now and I just hope and gain strength from everyone else stories and experiences. Thank you everyone.