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Hi Everyone,
When DH and I got married in 2007 the women of LIweddings were the backbone to keeping me sane in my journey and preparation. I so missed cahtting with so many of you after and looked forward to catching up with some of you as we began our journey to creating our beautiful family. Unfortunately, like for many of us here, that journey proved to be one of the biggest obstacles we have had to face. So, here I am joining everyone hear and hoping and praying that we all have our dreams come true.

Married 9/3/2007
Me: 33
DH:44
RE: Dr. Woods - South Florida Institute of Reproductive Medicine

TTC: since 12/2009
+BFP natural 3/2010 (6 weeks confirmed) --- Miscarriage 4/14/2010
D&C 4/17/2010
Told dont worry you will be fine
continued TTC with no success
9/2010 - visit first RE
blood work ok
HSG - bad - + swiss cheese uterus with questionable left falopian tube involvement

12/2010
-Hysteroscopy and laparoscopy: revealed uterine septum, multiple large fibroids; left tube patent but left ovary riding very high attached to small bowel (should not be a problem but never visualized on Ultrasound - despite all prior doctors and techs telling me all looked well)

1/2011 - follow up - with SIS - still with adhesions
4/2011 - repeat hysteroscopy with stent placement to prevent uterine wall adhesion

6/2011 - 9/2011 - TTC naturally - no success - recommendation from RE as she said everything was fixed - of note did not realize my AMH, and imune panel were never done

** Of note DH is totally fine - he has two children from previous marriage and per the nurse and RE - he has gret swimmers!

10/2011
IUI with clomid - BFN
11/2011
IUI with femara - BFN
12/2011
Femara with intercourse - BFN

2/2012 - decided to switch RE - concerns regarding office organization, the fact that RE was never around during any point of IUI cycles and biggest problem for me (being a doc myself) - lack of continuity of care (I never recieved a call from the nursing or doc to ask if all was ok)

New RE: great - a go getter
-off the bat - reviewed all my prior records and consultation for free
-Brought to my attention certain labs that were not perfomred that she wanted to do before even discussing ART
-found out - AMH - pretty low for my age
- slightly elevated thrombotic factors
- repeat was normal
-Natural killer cells very high

so now on to:::::
IVF
Cycle 1 - started stims this weekend 3/17
-will also be doing intralipid infusion do to my NK cells

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Hi everyone! I have been lurking here for a few weeks now and have finally made the leap to join you all.

My husband and I married in 2007 and began officially TTC last year. We were suprised when we got a BFP a little after 2 weeks following AF. After a week of betas and ultrasounds, my baby was finally discovered with a hearbeat in my tube. I had emergency surgery to remove my tube and was given the ok to TTC a month later. We conceived again and after 2 weeks of spotting they confirmed via ultrasound that it was ectopic. I was treated with methotrexate and told to pursue IVF. I met with Dr. Kenigsberg at LI IVF in December who suggested an HSG and then we could decide whether or not to TTC or do IVF. I had the HSG on 1/4 and it showed an open tube. We decided to give it one more shot. I thought I had AF and started with my OPK's. After 4 days of positive OPK's I took an HPT which was positive. My beta was 115 and it fluctuated around there for a week before I conceded to the methotrexate again. We are now moving to IVF and will be doing a May cycle.

I look forward to getting to know you all!

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Me: 37
DH:30

Right now we're going with unexplained IF. After my IUI I'm going to have another consult with my RE to get some answers.

We tried on and off for about two years, and then decided to get it checked out after I went for my annual.

My OBGYN did not mess around and sent me right to an RE the minute I mentioned we were trying.

Our consult with the RE was on 3/13 I got my period on 3/18 and had my first bloodwork and sono on 3/21. I surged on my own and had my first IUI on 4/5 I'm aware of one 20mm folicile and 4 or 5 others.

We'll see what happens.

I'm am so glad to have found this board. It's so nice to have all the support and sometimes answers from such a knowledgeable and compassionate group.

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Name/Age: Tracey, 32
DH/Age: John, 44

How long TTC: nearly 2 years

RE: Dr. Laurence Mack, Massapequa

Infertility Diagnosis: polycystic ovaries; luteal phase defect, low progesterone (around 3), low estrogen

ART methods used/result: 2nd round of clomid

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

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Name/Age: D, 33
DH/Age: T, 33

How long TTC: 1 year this month

RE: Dr. Christine Mullin at The Center for Human Reproduction at NSLIJ

Infertility Diagnosis: unexplained

ART methods used/result: 3 medicated cycles (Clomid 100mgx2, 150mgx1) and Ovidrel injection with IUI, 1 unmedicated cycle and Ovidrel injection with IUI due to cyst developing in right ovary, consult for IVF - currently in 2ww

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

I went off BCP in May 2011 after we got married. We have actively been TTC since Aug 2011. I have also started acupuncture as of July. I am thinking of seeing a therapist due to extreme anxiety. I've been getting excruciating heartburn and I'm now grinding my teeth in my sleep. DH woke me up last week b/c I was grinding so loudly that I woke him up! He thought I was chewing a hard candy when he realized I was asleep.

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Hello Everyone!!1 Joining you all on this side of the board!!! Good Luck to everyone!!

Name/Age: Jenn 35

DH/SO/Age: Charlie almost 39

How long TTC: 9 months

RE: SIRM - Rsofny- Seeind Dr. Halfen for a Consult in Sept.

Infertility Diagnosis: Blocked right tube. DH has low motility

ART methods used/result: IUI through my Gyno office- Unsuccessful

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

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Name/Age: 31

DH/SO/Age: 42

How long TTC: Just over a year, have been off the pill for 1.5 years

RE: Do not live in the area, but am seeing a RE in TN

Infertility Diagnosis: late ovulation, MFI (DH had no sperm in recent SA)

ART methods used/result: 2 rounds of Clomid

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

Hello everyone! I don't live in the area, but was referred here by DitD.

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Hello everyone I've been posting on this site for a year and a half and never noticed this

Me: 36 Theresa
DH: 36
TTC Since: April 2011
Current RE: Dr. Trivax@ RS of NY
DIAGNOSIS: Secondary Infertility (severed tubes)
OTHER DC and METHOD CONCEIVED: yes;naturally

After 1 fresh cycle and 3 FET I switched RE from NSUH to RS of NY. Had my retrieval waiting for my day 5 transfer

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Just noticed this pinned at the top so I figured I'd add myself...

Me: 35
DH: 35
TTC: 5 months

I'm very early in this journey so I don't have an RE or a diagnosis yet. My OB told me that I have "low progesterone" levels. I've had two chemicals this year so that's why I'm seeking further help now.

Other DC: yes, one DS conceived naturally

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Me: 33
Dh: 34

Diagnosis: polyp and polycystic Ovaries

Re: RMA of NY Dr. Mukherjee

Just started but very happy so far. Polyp was removed then I start my meds next cycle. Very excited.

Other children: no

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Age: 36

DH Age: 38

How long TTC: 1.5 yrs

RE: Gold Coast IVF- Dr. Palter

Infertility Diagnosis: PCOS

ART methods used/result: Clomid & IUI... moving onto injectables & iui this month

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

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Name/Age: Dee, 31

DH/SO/Age: 31

How long TTC: 16 months

RE: searching for one, I hope to make an appointment this week

Infertility Diagnosis: None yet, will figure that out soon

ART methods used/result: none yet

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

I'd like to add: Looking forward to getting to know you all and being a part of this community. Fingers crossed for BFP's for all of us soon.

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Hi everyone!! I think I'm ready to add to this post.

Name/Age: :)/31

DH/SO/Age: :)/34

How long TTC: ab a year

RE: RS of NY- Dr. Sung

Infertility Diagnosis: Lt tube blocked, low AMH- poor egg quality due to damage from endometriosis.
DH- slight MF

ART methods used: 50mg clomid w/IUI
2/27- two follies 21mm & 17mm
2/28- follies grew to 23mm &19.5mm
~triggered and IUI 3/1

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): yes- 1 child naturally.

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I just realized that I never did this, oops!!

Name/Age: Ashley/26

DH/SO/Age: Nick/31

How long TTC: 13 months

RE: NSUH: Dr. Mullin

Infertility Diagnosis: PCOS w/ anovulation

ART methods used/result: Tried a few cycles of Clomid but follies never matured.
Tried a few cycles on Letrozole but follies never matured.
Did IVF, transfer was 3/9/13. for a BFP!!!

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

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Figured it was time to add myself here as well.

Name/Age: Me-32

DH/SO/Age: DH-31

How long TTC: 14 months/16 cycles

RE: RSofNY- Dr. Sakatos

Infertility Diagnosis: Unexplained (However, I have a theory its related to my anemia)

ART methods used/result: First cycle of Clomid going on now, have 3 mature follies and hoping this did the trick. We're doing TI this cycle and then looking into IUI.

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

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Name/Age: Samantha/36

DH/SO/Age: 37

How long TTC: we are just starting

RE: Dr. Neal-Perry-- Montefiore medical center's institute for reproductive medicine and health

Infertility Diagnosis: None yet, low AMH

ART methods used/result: none yet

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

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Name/Age: Jenn 37

DH/SO/Age: DH is 40

How long TTC: 13

re: LI IVF Dr brenner

Infertility Diagnosis: unexplained

ART methods used/result: 2 natural failed IUI, 1 cycle on 50 clomid (lining too thin) and now this cycle on 175 dose of gonal. Had 4 great folicules
UPDATE: 1 mc this past cycle


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

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Name/Age: <3 29

DH/SO/Age: DH is 30

How long TTC: About a year, never really used BC.

re: RS of NY Dr. Trivax

Infertility Diagnosis: MF Low count, Low motility and 1% Morphology. Everything seems to be ok with me.

ART methods used/result: starting IVF with ICSI in June


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

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Name/Age: Jellybean78 - 34

DH/Age: Jellybean78DH - 36

How long TTC: FOREVER...unofficially since 2000.

RE: RMA of NYC Dr. Copperman

IF Diagnosis: MF Low everything. Bilateral varicoceles repaired in 2008 no help.

ART Methods used: IVF/ICSE

IVF #1 - 2007 - Dr. Tortoriello when he was at Columbia. First IVF resulted in my beauty who is now 5.

IVF #2 - 2013 - Dr. Copperman RMA. Got a positive today (6dp5dt) Not big or fat but definitely positive..Ended in chemical at 4W

FET #1 - 1 4AA blast BFP but m/c at 6w4d

ETA: Had a MC in 1999, Chemical pregnancy in 2008 and a chemical this past February.

Any other children: Yes DD via IVF/ICSI

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Hi.. Just saw this!

Name/Age: 35

DH/Age: - 37

How long TTC: 5+ years

RE: Gold Coast IVF

IF Diagnosis: Recurrent M/C (one at 10 weeks one at 15 weeks), egg quality issues, ovulation issues.. my cycles are abnormally long..

ART Methods used: Just started to see a RE.. Had first Clomid cycle... Had back to back IUi's this week with trigger and progesterone... Dr didn't know if I had a viable egg or it was a cyst.... We had an option to do IUI or go straight to IVF.. we decided on IUI first


Any other children: No

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Name/Age: Liz, 35

DH/SO/Age: Anthony, 34

How long TTC: 1 and 1/2 years (started trying as soon as we got married)

RE: Dr Knochenhauer...I currently live on SI, moving back to Bklyn in August

Infertility Diagnosis: Endometriosis (laparoscopy done on 3/7/13), low progesterone levels, Low Morphology

ART methods used/result: 2 failed IUIs (Clomid 50mg), IUI with injectibles done (follistim) on 4/11/13...finding out results on Thursday...fingers crossed!

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

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Hi! Its my turn to post here, looking forward to chatting with you ladies:
Age: 33

DH Age: 40

How long TTC: 9 months but we've been going o an RE for about a month now since I had a feeling something was wrong

RE: Dr. Sung at RSONY

Infertility Diagnosis: Just learned that both tubes are blocked :(
DH- 1% morphology

ART methods used: Planning to do IVF with ICSI when my next cycle start. It was our only option with my blocked tubes

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): yes- 1 child, conceived our first month trying.

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Hi Ladies -- Coming "out" -- looking forward to chatting!

Age: 32

DH Age: 37

How long TTC: 1 Year

RE: Dr. Goldschlag @ Weill Cornell (NYC)

Infertility Diagnosis: Unexplained (however, I have a clotting disease, which they say has nothing to do with infertility. Clotting disorder effects 2nd/3rd trimester.

ART methods used: Planning to do IVF in July. With a history of ectopic & chemical RE recommend skipping IUI and going straight to IVF.

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

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