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Our TTC Story
NikkiDana
Posts: 260
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.
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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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 ;
2/6 at midnight (12hrs after +OPK)
2/7 at 8pm (32hrs after +OPK)
Thanks for sharing your experience though. It's good to hear that is possible
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
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.
Wife of 6 years to Becky
Oct 2011 BFN
May 2012 BFN
July 2012 BF?
My Ovulation Chart
I can't wait til we have our first ultrasound!!!!
Keep us updated!!!!
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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