Journal Entry for October 12, 2009
October 12, 2009 11:45am
Goal Completed on Oct 12, 09
BethlehemBaby 
10:58am Yesterday
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About Me
BethlehemBaby
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About Me
I am 39 and my husband is 40. We have been trying to get pregnant for three years now. It's been a long road. We have completed two unsuccessful IVF cycles. Our recent FET cycle was a success. We are nervous and scared, but praying this is a successful pregnancy for us. :) I hope that I can find encouragement and friends here on the DS site.
I am 39 and my husband is 40. We have been trying to get pregnant for three years now. It's been a long road. We have completed two unsuccessful IVF cycles. Our recent FET cycle was a success. We are nervous and scared, but praying this is a successful pregnancy for us. :) I hope that I can find encouragement and friends here on the DS site.
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Interests
Reading, watching movies with DH, walking, traveling. I'm a teacher and absolutely love children! :)
Reading, watching movies with DH, walking, traveling. I'm a teacher and absolutely love children! :)
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We decided to keep it a surprise. It has been hard at times though. Ultrasound was very tempting to find out. It is also hard when we go shopping because there is not much unisex clothing. We are trying to stay strong and keep it a surprise :) I go back and forth with what I think it is. We have names set now atleast (2 options for each boy and girl in case we change our mind after delivery). How are names coming along for you?
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I think we are going to have nausea together during the entire pregnancy! At this point it does not seem to be letting up for either of us but at least we know our little ones are staying healthly in there :)
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Just wanted to say hi and see how you and the little one are doing!!
Congrats
Hey Jen! Congrats on your baby GIRL! That was such an exciting time for us when we found out the sex of our little one. I can't believe how fast everyone's pregnancy is going. I'm so happy that everyone is well and that the m/s is getting better. Take care and keep me posted on everything. Are you going to ever post a baby bump?
Congrats
Yay!!! So glad all of your testing has come back normal and that you are having a girl!! We are over the moon - it just makes it that much more real!!! I'm sorry you are still sick :( That is SO hard! I hope it continues to get better for you and that the good news keeps coming!!! God has answered our prayers!!!
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Close Infertility
: Ovarian IssuesPCOS, poor egg/embryo quality, have MTHFR blood disorder and gene mutation.
Treatments
- Adoption Considering
- This is the next journey we'll consider taking if IVF fails us. It'll take a couple of years to find the money though. IVF has taken it ALL. :(
- Artificial Insemination Not Working
- Did 6 of these. Not aggressive enough treatment for me.
- Basal Thermometer Not Working
- This never worked for me. My temp was all over the place during each cycle.
- Clomid Not Working
- Estrogen Patch Somewhat Helpful
- Used after both IVF's. No side effects at all. Didn't even know I was on the drug. Easy use, etc...
- Folic Acid Too Soon to Tell
- Because of the MTHFR I will have to take a cocktail of vitamins including 4 times the normal dose of folic acid that women usually take.
- Follistim Working / Worked
- Great stim drug for me. I really pumped out the 'Mature' eggs on this stim med.
- Ganirelex Not Working
- I understimulated on this stim med. I don't recommend it to anyone! Follistim was MUCH more aggressive at stim'ing and growing eggs.
- HSG (Hysterosalpingography) Too Soon to Tell
- Helped RE know where to place embryos.
- Hysteroscopy Working / Worked
- Helped to identify some scare tissue and a fibroid tumor. Neither seem to impede pregnancy- or so the RE's say...
- In Vitro Fertilization Somewhat Helpful
- 2 rounds, both unsuccessful. Have only 4 frozen and available for FET.
- Lupron Working / Worked
- Whew! Lots of side effects but overall not bad. ;)
- Metformin Working / Worked
- It helps maintain my blood sugar levels and I feel much better on it.
- Ovulation Predictor Kit Working / Worked
- These showed when I had my LH surges, but often came across a bad box of Clear Blue Easys. I switched around brands and found First Response was more reliable.
- Progesterone Too Soon to Tell
- Progesterone Cream Working / Worked
- Used this during the IUI's. Gained weight from it and didn't feel good at all. :(
Close Pregnancy After Loss/Infertility
My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 3 years now. We haven't even been able to get pregnant yet. I was diagnosed with MTHFR recently. I understand this can be a cause of miscarraige, birth defects, or even never getting pregnant. I'm looking for other women who might have the MTHFR gene mutation for support and information.
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