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Our TTC Story

NikkiDanaNikkiDana Posts: 260
edited February 2011 in Our Train of Hope
March - May 2010: Planning. "Are we going to do this or aren't we?" Yes, by george, we are.

June 2010: Initial consult with RE. Line up all of our ducks for an August 1st try.

August 2010: Clomid, 50mg days 3-7. 1 good follicle. HCG trigger shot and IUI with 1st donor (frozen) in Dr.'s office. BFN.

September 2010: Same drug routine, same donor. 1 good follicle. Possible chemical pregnancy but, ultimately, BFN.

October 2010: Same drug routine, same donor. 1 good follicle and 1 "maybe-it'll-go" follicle. BFN. Doctor orders an HSG - pipes are clear and everything looks great! So, what the hell is the problem?

November 2010: Same drug routine, different donor, different sperm bank (Cryogenic Labs). 2 good follicles! No luck. BFN.

December 2010: Different drug: Femara, 5mg days 3-7. 1 good follicle. Different donor, but also from Cryogenic Labs. BFN.

January 2011: Femara, 5mg days 2-6. Bravelle injections days 6-11. 4 good follicles - holy cow! Different donor, Midwest Sperm Bank (we are SO promiscuous). 1 at-home ICI, 1 Dr-assisted IUI. BFN.

So, here we are, thousands of dollars later and no baby. Although I want to carry more than anything, and my DP would rather cut off her own arm, we are switching bellies. Moving forward in February with my DP - no meds, no RE - and some new sperm from NW. Hoping for some luck this time around.
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    NikkiDanaNikkiDana Posts: 260
    edited November -1
    Today is CD11 for my DP. I shipped her off to her 1st acupuncture appointment yesterday and the sperm is here and hanging out in our closet, just waiting for her to O. I think we are going to start peeing on smileys 3X a day starting tomorrow, CD12.
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    NikkiDanaNikkiDana Posts: 260
    edited November -1
    Got our smiley today at noon after a negative at midnight the night before. Will prob insem tonight around midnight - depending on how everything looks - and then again tomorrow at some point (have 2 vials of ICI sperm from NW).

    Spent yesterday putting together a "baby-making" playlist to surprise my DP with when we inseminate - something to make her smile, laugh, and relax. It includes such fine selections as:
    You're having my baby - Paul Anka
    Afternoon delight - Anchorman soundtrack
    I wanna sex you up - Color Me Badd

    That should do the trick, don't ya think? Hopefully the sperm won't shrivel up and die from our bad taste ;
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    NikkiDanaNikkiDana Posts: 260
    edited November -1
    Insemmed:
    2/6 at midnight (12hrs after +OPK)
    2/7 at 8pm (32hrs after +OPK)
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    NikkiDanaNikkiDana Posts: 260
    edited November -1
    1 DPI - and so the 2WW begins... GAH!
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    rspbryswrlrspbryswrl Posts: 136
    edited November -1
    Wishing you lots of luck! Love the mixed song selection, however I am sure DH would run the other way! LOL If it does not work this month have you thougt about an o-natural cycle for yourself? Do you need the meds to ovulate? If I am overstepping sorry... I did 5 clomid medicated IUI with the MD all BFN (HSG thrown in there too that showed all clear), 3rd at home cycle BFP! I had a miscarriage at 10 weeks but at least then I knew I could get pregnant which was reassuring, but any who, LOTS OF BABY DUST!
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    NikkiDanaNikkiDana Posts: 260
    edited November -1
    rspbryswrl: I have been too scared to try! When we 1st started this my RE said my progesterone levels were *slightly* below normal which meant I may not ovulate some months - that's why I was put on Clomid. My terror of getting more BFNs at this point, and the emotional toll it would take on me, is outweighing any potential that might still be there... at least for now!
    Thanks for sharing your experience though. It's good to hear that is possible :)
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    NikkiDanaNikkiDana Posts: 260
    edited November -1
    1st month with DP (7th month altogether) = BFN.
    2nd month with DP (8th month altogether) = possible?
    Faint line on NW test and FRER test today at 13DPI!!!

    Will keep testing and, if positive, will go in for a beta tomorrow :)
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    NikkiDanaNikkiDana Posts: 260
    edited November -1
    11DPI: BFN
    13DPI: fainty-faint BFP
    14DPI: beta 66 - we are pregnant!
    16DPI: beta 200
    19DPI: beta 1,015
    And now, we wait!
    1st u/s scheduled for 4/18. Will be 7.5 weeks and should see a heartbeat. Keeping everything crossed.
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    NikkiDanaNikkiDana Posts: 260
    edited November -1
    Now 20weeks pregnant - it's a GIRL :)
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    A&BbabyboundA&Bbabybound Posts: 193
    edited November -1
    Wonderful story! We might be switching to DW too but going to give me a few more tries...she too would rather cut off her arm!
    Me (38) TTC
    Wife of 6 years to Becky
    Oct 2011 BFN
    May 2012 BFN
    July 2012 BF?
    My Ovulation Chart
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    TheOtherLovingMomsTheOtherLovingMoms Posts: 1,481 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    So happy the pregnancy is going so well and that you are getting the little girl you wanted!!!
    I can't wait til we have our first ultrasound!!!!
    Keep us updated!!!!
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    I just turned 50 and fabulous!!! Enjoying life with my amazing family!!
    Mom to Rachel 33, Bethany 30, Rebekah 30, Zachrey 20 and several angel babies
    Grandma to Larissa 11, Brittney 11, Trevor 11, Destiny 7, Jayvin 6, Jackxon 3, Kaleb Joshua Rian 1. Grandbaby #8, Sariah Grace born 11-17-16
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    chandraandamandachandraandamanda Posts: 676
    edited November -1
    I just read this. congrats on the girl! We also tried many times with me (8, I believe) with no success. The first try with my wife= BFP! I sent you a PM. Not sure if it went through?
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    Amanda and Chandra
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