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Hello everyone!

I'm new here too,

Name/Age: Ryan 33

DH/SO/Age: Billy 36

How long TTC: 17 months

RE: RSoNY

Infertility Diagnosis: Just scheduled my appt with RSoNY, so we'll see


ART methods used/result: none

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): Yes, 7yr old DD, natural

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Name/Age: Lauren 35

DH/SO/Age: Nick 37

How long TTC: Nearly 5 years

RE: Dr. Braverman (Started with Dr. Lydic 10/06, switched to Dr. Kenigsberg LI IVF 4/07, switched to Dr. Brenner LI IVF 10/07, now at Dr. Braverman SIRM since 12/08 and couldn't be happier!)

Infertility Diagnosis: Balanced translocation, PCOS, morphology issues, auto-immune issues

ART methods used/result: 11 IUIs (Clomid and injectables), 2 IVFs. 6 chemials, 2 miscarriages and 1 stillborn

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): Stillborn conceived naturally within 5 months of trying. Been under the care of an RE since 10/06.

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Name/Age: 35

DH/SO/Age: 38

How long TTC: 1 year

RE: RSNY

Infertility Diagnosis: male factor

ART methods used/result:
IUI#1: no meds BFN
IUI #2: clomid 100mg BFP but m/c at 8 weeks
IUI #3: clomid 100mg BFP but chemical
IUI #4: clomid 150mg: BFN
IUI #5: clomid 150mg: currently in 2ww

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): None yet

I'd like to add: for us all

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Name/Age: Christine/35

DH/SO/Age: 40

How long TTC: 2 years

RE: Started with LI-IVF in January 2008 and then switched to SIRM, Dr. Braverman in December 2008

Infertility Diagnosis: Primary - severe male factor. Secondary thought to be poor egg quality/poor response. Turned out to be immunity issues.

ART methods used/result: 1st IVF cycle for #2 in 1/08 - BFP but m/c. Two more failed IVF cycles in 2008. Switched to Dr. Braverman. Discovered immunity issues, cycled in January and had best cycle ever. Transferred 3 on day 3 - BFP - Sono discovered triplets!!!!


Any other children (if yes, how conceived): Yes - very first IVF cycle in 2005 (in St. Louis) DS will be 3 on 2/20.

I'd like to add:: I never would have made it through without the wonderful women on this board. I've made some fabulous friends that I will treasure forever.

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Name/Age: Jen 27

DH/SO/Age: Harry 28

How long TTC: over 2 years

RE: ECF- Dr. Pena

Infertility Diagnosis: unexplained fertility

ART methods used/result: Clomid- 3 months with IUI, Injectibles and IUI--3 cycles- all BFNs

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): Yes 1 unexpected at age 22

I'd like to add: Thank you all for being so supportive, its so nice to have someone else going throught what I am going through and sharing stories.

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Name/Age: Jessica 32

DH/SO/Age: Anthony 35

How long TTC: started in sept 05'

RE: Dr. Braverman

Infertility Diagnosis: Elevated NK cells, thrombophilia positive for blood clotting disorders

ART methods used/result: IUI in april 06 - Ectopic, IUI in July 06 - ectopic, IVF in October 06' (conceived my daughter), July of 08' (FET ended in miscarriage), November of 08' - FET resulted in current pregnancy (w/ steroids, blood thinners, intralipids, aspirin) - due July 23rd!

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): Yes, DD is 19 months old, fresh IVF cycle in October of 2006.

Keep the faith! Don't be afraid to get second opinions. I wouldn't be pregnant right now if it weren't for
second opinions!

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Name/Age: Karen 38

DH/SO/Age: Chris 43

How long TTC: 4 1/2 years

RE: Dr. Chung, Cornell

Infertility Diagnosis: Age, Blood clotting, mild MF

ART methods used/result:
4 IUIs, some with Clomid, some with injectibles- All BFN
1st IVF- BFN
FET (single embryo)- Chemical
2nd IVF- canceled due to poor response, converted to IUI- BFN
3rd IVF- BFN
Update: 4th IVF- BFP!!!!!!!
Any other children (if yes, how conceived): No

I'd like to add: IF is the toughest thing I've ever had to deal with. It has taught me so much about myself and DH. It has been a very long journey (which I hope will end with a BFP very soon!). I am so grateful for this board and all of the wonderful ladies on here!
Praying for a BFP for all of us.

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Name/Age: Shiv 29

DH/SO/Age: Bryan 28

How long TTC: over a year

RE: RMA NY- Dr. Grunfeld

Infertility Diagnosis: Slight PCOS, do not ovulate on my own. Dh has low morphology but good counts, so prob not the issue.

ART methods used/result: 3 cycles of clomid (all BFN)-
1- 50/100mg cycle did not ovulate,
2- 150mg- ovulated but not successful.
3 cycles of IUI + injectables(all BFN)-
1- 75 gonal F- got 1-2 eggs
2- 112.5 gonal F and than dropped to 75- got 2 eggs
3- 112.5 gonal F the whole time- 5-6 eggs

Moving on to IVF

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): Nope

I'd like to add: Wishing we all get our gifts of life soon! This is such a great board, and I rely on it so much to get me through this. It's the only place I can talk freely about my journey.


UPDATE: Pregnant from first IVF cycle with RMA. Good luck everyone!

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Name/Age: Carolyn/31

DH/SO/Age: 38

How long TTC: 2 years

RE: Dr. Flisser at RMANY - Garden City office

Infertility Diagnosis: PCOS

ART methods used/result:
2 clomid cycles, no response
4 injectible/IUI cycles, all BFNs
Starting my first IVF cycle tomorrow - Update 4/12/09 - BFP
Update 4/22/09 - it's twins!!!

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): No.

I'd like to add: I took a long break but I'm glad to be back (well, not really but you KWIM ). I think the support and generosity of the ladies on this board is truly amazing.

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Name/Age: Jen 31

DH/SO/Age: Tom 36

How long TTC: 4 years total. 1 year with RE before getting PG.

RE: RMA of NJ. Dr.Bergh specifically.

Infertility Diagnosis: Male Factor and PCOS for me.

ART methods used/result: 1 IUI cycle, 2 IVF cycles, 2nd IVF cycle resulted in a BFP!

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): No

I'd like to add: I am very thankful for all the ladies on here who endlessly support each other whether it's answering questions or providing a (cyber) shoulder to cry on. And also, please have faith and keep praying and hoping....my miracle is the result of my faith in God.

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Name/Age: 34

DH/SO/Age: 41

How long TTC: 15 months

RE: Dr. Brenner, LI IVF

Infertility Diagnosis: Unexplained IF

ART methods used/result:
1 natural IUI
2 IUI with Clomid
2 IUI with Injections
1 IVF = PG and due April 30th

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): No

I'd like to add: This board was an amazing source of information and support for me while going through IF. I gained the courage and knowledge to do IVF and as a result DH and I will welcome our in April. I think the IF grads hang around because once you go through IF, it's always a part of you.

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Age: 33

DH: 36

How long TTC: 3 years

RE: OOT, Shady Grove

Infertility Diagnosis: High FSH, POF, DOR, Balanced translocation and Hashimoto's

ART methods used: 2 injectible IUI cycles both cancelled due to NO response, going for a follow up next Friday...

Any other children (if yes, how concieved): No, but got PG naturally after 4 months TTC but M/C at 5 weeks, then got PG again after 6 months but M/C again at 8 weeks. Went to RE after 2 m/c but had to wait a year of no pregnancies to start b/c insurance doesn't consider IF unless there were no pregnancies for 1 year

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Name/Age: Denise 35

DH: 41

How long TTC: 2 years

RE: Kofinas Fertility specifically Dr Narine

Infertility Diagnosis: Mild endometriosis, curved tube

ART methods used/result: 1 cycle of injectibles and IUI with a BFN now taking 1 month off due to a cyst on the ovary

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): Nope

I'd like to add: Its very nice to have somewhere to come and get support and answers to all the silly and serious questions, friends think they understand but they really dont

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Hi Everyone..time to update this since it's been awhile

Name/Age: Jennifer 36

DH/SO/Age: 37

How long TTC: 5 years total; 3.5 years treatment

RE: ECF - Kreiner 2008-2010; switched to Braverman 2011

Infertility Diagnosis: AO/Hypothyroidism (Hashimotos)/LSP; pro-thrombin factor 2 mutation; elevated NK cell activity; insulin resistance; Male factor

ART methods used/result: 6 IUI cycles - 5 with clomid - BFN; 3 fresh IVF cycles. PG cycle 2 with mono-chorionic identical twins. Miscarried 13 weeks. 1 FET cycle: chemical pregnancy. 1 IUI with injectibles, metformin, intralipds, lovenox. BFN.

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): Nope

I'd like to add: I am so glad to have found such a wonderful support group. Infertility has been a heartbreaking struggle for me and it is comforting to have you ladies to turn to. I wish all of you the best of luck and hope more than anything that we are ALL blessed with our miracle babies!

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Name/Age: Judy 38

DH: 34

How long TTC: 4 + years

RE: LIIVF-DRoesh but also saw the other REs Kenigsberg and Brenner. I also went for diagnostic testings at SIRM in Dallas (VERY Happy with SIRM) and had other consults with other REs while living in Tx.

Infertility Diagnosis: PCOS, One Blocked Tube, Fibroids, Hypothryoid (hashimotos)

ART methods used/result: Got PG naturally after 3 months of ttc but ended up with a questionable ectopic. In 2006, I had a myomectomy to remove my fibroids. For 3 of the years ttc, I didn't have IF insurance coverage. So in the mean time I got all the diagnostic testing out of the way through SIRM. I ended up getting IF coverage through my job when we moved back to NY and did 1 fresh cycle and it failed. I had 2 FETs and Got pg with the last one. I now have a 9 week old baby girl. I have 3 frozen embryos waiting for me.

Any other children (if yes, how conceived):
See above

I'd like to add: Be your own advocate. Don't be afraid to go for several consults to find the right match for you. I went to about 6 consults. If you don't have coverage for IVF now, try to be proactive by getting all of the diagnostics out of the way (including auto-immune testing) and try to prepare your body for pg (eating the right foods, vitamins, exercise, etc). So that when the time comes for you to do IVF, you minimize your chances of jeopardizing your cycle. Good Luck to everyone! This board was a God Sent to me!

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Name/Age: Michelle/40

DH: 42

How long TTC: 6 months

RE: Joel Batzofin

Infertility Diagnosis: Diminished Ovarian Function (FSH elevated to 11)

ART methods used/result: Hope to start treatment for first IUI any day now

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): No. BFP first month trying but miscarried at 6 weeks.

I'd like to add: I am relatively new on this board, but I have learned so much already. I am amazed by the knowledge, strength and determination of every lady here and pray for success for everyone.

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Name/Age: Enza 30

DH/SO/Age: Artur 28

How long TTC: 1 year

RE: Cornell- Kligman

Infertility Diagnosis: could have sperm antibody

ART methods used/result:IUI w/clomid

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): Nope (was pg once but miscarried)

I'd like to add: This board has provided me such knowledge. And the strength of all of you women is just amazing to me. I pray we all get our BFP's

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Name/Age: Jen 30

DH/SO/Age: CL 34

How long TTC: almost 2 years

RE: Cornell – Rosenwaks (was with LIIVF – Kenigsberg)

Infertility Diagnosis: (1) Endometriosis (2) Egg Abnormality (3) MF – Varicocele – Poor quality & quantity

ART methods used/result: 3 Natural IUI – All BFN. 1 IVF - BFN

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): No

I'd like to add: I am so glad that I found this amazing board and wonderful group of people. Even though I don’t post much, but I definitely learned so much here from all you ladies. Thank you all!!!

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Name/Age:
Jennifer, 34

DH/SO/Age:
James, 31

How long TTC:
1.5 yrs.

RE:
LI IVF, Dr. Kenigsberg

Infertility Diagnosis:
1% morphology, low motility, tubal factor

ART methods used/result:
IVF - egg retrieval scheduled for 7/17/09
ICSI half

Any other children (if yes, how conceived):
No
Never been pregnant.

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Name/Age: Athena/ 26

DH/SO/Age: Rich/30

How long TTC: 1.5 years

RE: Kinesberg- LI IVF

Infertility Diagnosis: PCOS

ART methods used/result: Metformin,IVF, FET

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): None

I'd like to add: Thanks ladies for all the continued support you provide!!! your knowledge and caring responses is what will ultimately (and hopefully) get me and DH a or

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Name/Age: Christine 34
DH/SO/Age: Jimmy 35

How long TTC: Since Aug 08, had 1 miscarriage in Oct and 1 in Feb

RE: Dr Braverman for recurrent losses

Infertility Diagnosis: they have found 7cm fibroid on outside of uterus, hypothyroidism, thyroid antibodies and prothrombin gene mutation (clotting issue) Natural Killer Cells and now it looks like poor egg quality. I am making mature follicles in the luteal phase (in the 20's by CD3)

ART methods used/result:tried letrazole with timed BD once and then began developing these mature follies by CD3. Now doing suppressor (ganirelix) followed by stimming with follistim and menopur. Crossing fingers this cycle goes well.

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): yes 1 beautiful son who is now going to be 3 on 7/27 and was conceived the first month of "seeing what happens" ironically enough.

I'd like to add: This is such a hard time, but all the help I get from all of you is priceless. Yes, I have a child already, but it is still a very painful thing to go thru and is all consuming at times. I hope we all receive the most amazing gift and blessing that we could ever hope for

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Name/Age: 32

DH/SO/Age: 40

How long TTC: 2 years

Infertility Diagnosis: Unexplained infertility

ART methods used/result:
IUI #1 with Clomid = BFN
Currently attempting IUI #2

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): No

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I'll keep it simple!!

Name/Age: Lindi, 26

DH/SO/Age: Joe, 32

How long TTC: 14months

RE: We are working on getting our 1st appointment

Infertility Diagnosis: PCOS, and hyporthyroid..diagnoised by my NP

ART methods used/result: CBEFM, charting and bding right now...I imagine this will change after we see the RE

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): No...we had a m/c in November of 08 after conciving naturally

I'd like to add: Thank you to everybody that is supporting me and for all of the advice and guidance you are giving. I don't think I could do any of this without you!

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Me: Elizabeth 33 yrs old

DH Kevin 34 yrs old

Residence Port Washington NY

How long: May 2008, been trying to conceive since our wedding night, we are very healthy-no health issues

RE; NSUH Rosenfeld

Infert Diagn; originally Lft Fall Tube was blocked-(hydrosalpnix) lapro srgy to have it removed (salpingectomy) 4/9/09- discovered during HSG performed in Feb 2009, discovered tube was NOT BLCKD, fibroirds found!

Additional Info;
Started at NSUH in Jan 2009 after 8 months of trying had a gut feeling smthng was not right, DH orginally unsure- now glad we did!
Please seek out RE after 6 months of unsucess trying- regardlesss of age!
I am so glad to have found this site!

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