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Thursday, October 29, 2009 | A General Update story

So...looks like we're going to do an antagonist cycle next time. We have scheduled an appt with a different Dr to get a second opinion, but we're pretty sure we're going to try something a little different next time.

 

Also, got the results from my bloodwork test today (at least a few of them, have an appt on Sat to go over in detail)...seems that I DO have the clotting factor issue, and she wants to put me on blood thinners after transfer next time. I apparently have enough of an issue that she advised me to make sure I move around on long plane trips and road trips to make sure I don't have issues.  I'll be interested to see what else she says...I'm amazed we didn't look at this sooner, but it makes sense considering our first cycle ended in a miscarriage...this could be why i have such great embryos but don't end up pregnant...

 

on to the next try....I AM GOING TO BE A MOM!!!!

 

 

 

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  1. Jen2279

    That's good they found a possible reason for everything and hopefully being on blood thinners will do the trick! Good luck! Keep up the positive attitude!


    Jen2279

  2. brenskopf

    Great positive attitude! Don't give up! A second opinion couldn't hurt either. We ended up at a new RE because of insurance but it was the best thing that could have happened to us. With 1 IVF left, he got us our BFP with twins. The difference? He removed a fibroid I had that our previous RE insisted was not in the way. Maybe it was, mabye it wasn't but it was curious that after it got removed, I got pregnant.


    brenskopf

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Monday, September 28, 2009

Just got the call and it was a negative result. Obviously, we're both really sad it didn't work. It was really hard to see my husband yesterday because he was really upset. If there was a man who deserved to be a Dad, its him. He's such an amazing guy. Neither of us have give up hope though.

 

The nurse said Doc will give us a call on Wednesday, though exactly what she's going to say when she calls, I haven't got a clue. DH and I are going to take a couple of days to sort of process this one, and then figure out what our next steps are. What I'm trying to wrap my mind around is why it worked that first time,even for a short while, and now its not working.  Do I try a new doctor???

 

Life goes on, and I haven't lost hope, but I am really sad today.

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  1. FNP

    I am so sorry. I am saying a prayer that your RE gives you a new plan and reinforces your hope. That's what we all have and each day is one day closer to becoming a mom! So grieve but keep strength in your hearts!


    FNP

  2. JeanieMarie

    So sorry sweetie. I know the feeling all too well. Just know that it works sometimes and sometimes it doesnt. Just got to get that one great egg. I doubt you need a new doctor. Don't give up, it will happen with perserverence! I am praying for you and your dh. Give yourself some time.
    xoxo


    JeanieMarie

  3. Shanny2007

    I am very sorry.. I don't have an answer for you, but I am thinking of you and your husband. Second opinions never hurt!


    Shanny2007

  4. htag

    Hugs sweetie. I'm so sorry that this cycle didn't work after all that you've been through. I think about the four of us DS girls meeting up last November. If the stats were 1 in 4, I'd be OK being the 1 that didn't get pregnant knowing that you three did. I have made such a peace with God and this infertility and adoption process. I can only pray that somehow on your journey, you can have your hopes and dreams fullfilled, or that you will be able to find the genuine peace I have. Hang in there sweetie.


    htag

  5. dogmom2

    I am so sorry Shea! I wish i had all the answers to your questions. I can only imagion how frustrated you are feeling, hurt, let down etc. You have a great attitude and seem to be handling this very well. All i can say is continue to keep your head held high and your time will come. It's just unfortunetly now up to us to decide when that is. I will email you with my doctors information. She is truly the best and i hope that if you choose to get a second opinion that you decide to take her on.


    dogmom2

  6. Jen2279

    I'm so sorry, I was really hoping for a different outcome. I agree you have a great attitude about all of this and I'm glad you're not giving up. I think it's a good idea to see a new doctor and get a fresh perspective. I really liked my doc as well, his main office is in Hoffman Estates, if you want his info let me know.


    Jen2279

  7. brenskopf

    I've been off for a few months and am just now updating myself on everybody. So sorry to see your last try didn't work. If you're able to get a 2nd opinion, it may be worth looking into. My DH and I used our first RE simply because he was who my OB referred us too but last year our insurance terminated their relationship with his practice and we were forced to change. Our new RE is the same one Jen2279 used and let me just tell you, our last our RE did 3 IVF's and 2 FET's all with BFN's...our new RE got as a BFP with our one last IVF that insurance was going to cover. One major difference was that he removed a fibroid I had that our last RE said wasn't in the way of anything. Of course we can't say for sure if that was the only problem but it's interesting how our results changed with our 2nd RE.


    brenskopf

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Sunday, September 27, 2009

So last night I was utterly exhausted and just had a long week. As I was getting ready for bed, I noticed that my nipples had gotten HUGE (sorry for the TMI)...for some reason, that made me decide to cheat this morning and take an HPT....well...came back negative...

 

Granted, I know they are not as sensitive as beta tests in the dr's office, but it was really a let down. I'm sort of in this numb spot right now. I haven't given up hope, but part of me is just like "what the f&$K!!!" It worked the first time we did this (even if we eventually lost it), but subsequent times have not.

 

I just don't know what way to turn right now. Do I try another doctor??? I'm not old at 36, but we all know that time is not on my side....we have 2 fresh attempts left on our insurance, and 5 embies in the bank right now... 

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  1. Baby07

    I also want to add that I had had the spotting earlier in the week, but it had gone away, so I was maybe wondering if in fact it WAS implantation bleeding...so all that combined sort of tipped the scales towards taking the HPT...


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  2. Jen2279

    I'm so sorry. Maybe it was too early to take the HPT. When is your beta at doctor's office? I really hope the HPT was wrong, don't give up yet! Hugs.


    Jen2279

  3. Shanny2007

    I am sorry.. don't give up yet.. it could still be too soon.


    Shanny2007

  4. dogmom2

    Don't give up until you have your beta...which by the way is when? It might just be too early for an HPT. I haven't given up hope for you yet. Keep us posted sweetie!


    dogmom2

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