I tried posting a much more detailed version of this a few days ago, but for some reason it did not save. My DH and I are doing IVF because he has a vasectomy (15 years ago) and I have never been pregnant, so we weren't sure if I was even able. Fertility specialist advised that he do not do reversal, so we got started with IVF. So far everything is going really well, but I have been a part of this community for a while now and do not feel like I fit in, because thankfully I have no preexisting issues. I am not sure of an on-line community for women in my circumstance, so I stay here. Any one else out there dealing with male-factor (but only vasectomy)? I feel like a fraud being here and really just want to be a part of a community.
Thanks in advance.

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07-04-2017, 10:23 PM #1
Am I a fraud???
Alyssa 35yo (Nothing preexisting)
DH 48yo (vasectomy)
IVF R 7/1/17 - Four day-5 Embryos frzn
FET 8/2/17 - 1 embryo
Beta #1 8/07 (5dp5dt) 4
Beta #2 8/12 (10dp5dt) 48
Beta #3 8/14 (12dp5dt) 82
Beta #4 8/17 (15dp5dt) 300
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07-05-2017, 07:10 AM #2
You're not a fraud! I've seen ladies in similar situations as you!
Unfortunately a few months ago the board took a hit. And things have been really slow moving. But hopefully soon you'll get some responses from ladies like you!
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07-06-2017, 01:53 PM #3
I agree with JesK, you are not a fraud. So many people on these forums have found their way here through different paths. Our end goal is the same, it's the want for a baby that unites us. Wishing you the best of luck in your journey!
IVF #1-3: July '12 Cx, Oct '12 & Aug '13 BFN
FET #1-2: Nov '13 June '14 Cancelled
FET #3: Jan 2015 BFN
Changed RE, banking for PGS
IVF #4 & 5: Nov '15 & Jan '16: 1 blast - abnormal
IVF #6: Mar '16: 3 to blast - 2 PGS NORMAL!!
Mock cycles for ERA May & July '16
FET #4/#5: Sep '16 Nov '16 both cancelled
FET #6: Feb 7, 2017 Our dream finally came true Oct 2017 we are a family of 3!Post Thanks / Like - 1 Thanks, 0 Likes, 0 DislikesLunasDream thanked for this post
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07-06-2017, 10:52 PM #4
Retrieval was on 6/30. Have 9 fertilized eggs maturing now. I get the progress report tomorrow before they go to freeze!! My doc only does FET so looking at the 24th for the first transfer. Although I travel by plane on the 28th and I am wondering if I should hold off until I return. I know a lot of people travel after transfer. I just don't know what to do.
Last edited by LunasDream; 07-06-2017 at 10:55 PM.
Alyssa 35yo (Nothing preexisting)
DH 48yo (vasectomy)
IVF R 7/1/17 - Four day-5 Embryos frzn
FET 8/2/17 - 1 embryo
Beta #1 8/07 (5dp5dt) 4
Beta #2 8/12 (10dp5dt) 48
Beta #3 8/14 (12dp5dt) 82
Beta #4 8/17 (15dp5dt) 300Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 1 Likes, 0 DislikesHopingforlilone liked this post
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07-07-2017, 07:05 AM #5
Thinking positive thoughts for you!
I think you should talk to your doctor. He will advise you best. But I think a trip may be a good distraction!
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07-07-2017, 08:00 AM #6
Welcome Luna. If the doctor is okay with it, the travel is a distraction. That would really help with the 2 week wait (2WW).
ME - 38, DH - 45
IVF - 01/12, ER - 06 Feb, ET - 09 Feb
BETA #1 - 80.3 (12dp3dt), #2 - 183.6 (15dp3dt) - b/g twins
Ruptured Membrane 06/16/12 - Maximus
Born at 23 weeks 03 July 12 - 23 July 12 - Anaya
FET - March 2014 - BFN
IVF 2 - 08/2015, ER - 13 Aug, ET 18 Aug
BETA #1 - 84 (9dp5dt), #2 - 225 (11dp5dt), #3 - 1303 (15dp5dt) -4/15/16
FET2 - around 26 Jun 17
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07-07-2017, 12:21 PM #7
So you think doing the transfer of the 24th with travel on the 28th would be safe? That is my concern. I don't want to compromise anything. Plus I am super eager!!
If I do the transfer on the 24th, I think I would get first beta on my birthday and ironically that has been my hopeful goal all along. Months ago I thought: "how awesome would it be to find out I am pregnant on my birthday?!" BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER!! There has been a lot of intuition with this whole process that seems uncanny, and yet so perfect for me!
Alyssa 35yo (Nothing preexisting)
DH 48yo (vasectomy)
IVF R 7/1/17 - Four day-5 Embryos frzn
FET 8/2/17 - 1 embryo
Beta #1 8/07 (5dp5dt) 4
Beta #2 8/12 (10dp5dt) 48
Beta #3 8/14 (12dp5dt) 82
Beta #4 8/17 (15dp5dt) 300
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07-07-2017, 12:24 PM #8
So you think doing the transfer of the 24th with travel on the 28th would be safe? That is my concern. I don't want to compromise anything. Plus I am super eager!!
I agree with the TTW and travel being a distraction. It should be a very stress-free trip too. Long plan ride, but I love flying so it causes me no stress. And my DH step daughter will be with me and they are like human valium.
Alyssa 35yo (Nothing preexisting)
DH 48yo (vasectomy)
IVF R 7/1/17 - Four day-5 Embryos frzn
FET 8/2/17 - 1 embryo
Beta #1 8/07 (5dp5dt) 4
Beta #2 8/12 (10dp5dt) 48
Beta #3 8/14 (12dp5dt) 82
Beta #4 8/17 (15dp5dt) 300
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