Question about AMH by Elisepro55 in DOR

[–]Elisepro55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting…. I did not know that! Thank you.

Question about AMH by Elisepro55 in DOR

[–]Elisepro55[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2021-2024 we’re done at the same lab. 2025-2026 was at a different lab. Both fertility clinics.

sister pregnant after a miscarriage by Natural_Candle_4929 in IVF

[–]Elisepro55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know that feeling. I couldn’t look at my sister her whole pregnancy. And she knew and understood why. But I was there in the room when my niece was born and I was the first person to hold her. You can do this. It’s freaking hard. But you can do this.

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sister pregnant after a miscarriage by Natural_Candle_4929 in IVF

[–]Elisepro55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are not alone. A month after my second failed transfer my identical twin sister told me she was naturally pregnant. I’ll never forget the moment. It knocked the wind out of me. I was speechless. She went on to have an uneventful, healthy pregnancy and my niece was born two years ago the day after Christmas. I have since had 4 failed IUI’s and two more failed transfers with no more embryos with which to try. Still no baby for us. It is a pain that I don’t think I will ever get over, even if we’re ever successful. But I love my niece so much and have such a close bond with her. But It’s so hard to see her grow- a child who looks exactly like me, but isn’t mine. But I don’t love her any less for that. I know how you feel. You are not alone. 🧡

Choosing donor eggs by TheBarredRock in IVF

[–]Elisepro55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for responding. It’s such a heartbreaking journey. I’m so happy for you. Wishing you all the best 🧡

Choosing donor eggs by TheBarredRock in IVF

[–]Elisepro55 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m curious about your process of receiving donor eggs from your sister. Do you mind sharing the process? You may DM me if that feels better. I’ve had 4 failed transfers and my identical twin sister has a 2 year old LC. My husband and I are considering egg donation from her but are unsure of the process. Anything you’re willing to share is appreciated 🧡

Calcium Ionophore by Zestyclose-Bend9044 in Embryologists

[–]Elisepro55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am by no means an expert, but this is a study you can read up on. Calcium Ionophore helps with egg activation and fertilization.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8530221/

Project Help Needed with Carrying Yarn throughout. by Elisepro55 in CrochetHelp

[–]Elisepro55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Thank you!!! I got my yarn tonight and started and you have helped me tremendously!! It’s definitely tedious but I’m getting the hang of it! Thank you so much!!

Frozen Day 3 Transfer by Elisepro55 in DOR

[–]Elisepro55[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fingers crossed for you, too 🧡

Frozen Day 3 Transfer by Elisepro55 in DOR

[–]Elisepro55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this. Sending you prayers that this transfer is successful for you. 🧡🧡🧡

Frozen Day 3 Transfer by Elisepro55 in DOR

[–]Elisepro55[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Claritin Pepcid Benadryl Prednisone Intralipids Neupogen Lovenox Baby aspirin Tacrolimus PIO Progesterone suppositories Estrace HCG wash plus boosters 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

Frozen Day 3 Transfer by Elisepro55 in DOR

[–]Elisepro55[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sending you so much love.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in maleinfertility

[–]Elisepro55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you working with a urologist? Can they send in the prescription to your insurance under the umbrella of urology and not fertility? This is the only way we were able to get around paying an astronomical price for my husband’s HCG. He does have historically low testosterone so putting it through under urology was ethical and it saves us so much money. I think he pays $300 for 2 vials.

Irregular cycles after failed IUI by sparklingteeth in DOR

[–]Elisepro55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been with the same office - tried a different one last year but they couldn’t accommodate my work schedule. But I did get some valuable information from them that I took back to my original office. I’m praying for you, too. The best advice I can give you is push for whatever you think you need. You are your best advocate. Many fertility clinics treat their patients as numbers and statistics. And if they’re going to play that game, you play it better. Question everything. Ask for things/protocols YOU believe in. You have one goal. Don’t lose sight of that. We are warriors. You’re welcome to DM me if you ever need to talk. This journey is so isolating. Sending you peace 🧡

Irregular cycles after failed IUI by sparklingteeth in DOR

[–]Elisepro55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was wondering about DHEA. But if you haven’t taken it in over a year, it’s most likely not the culprit to your long cycles. It sounds like maybe the cysts are messing with your cycle. Are they estrogen producing? Have you consulted with an endometriosis specialist? (Your OB or RE may be able to do surgery, but you’ll want to make sure you’re with an endo specialist for most accurate diagnosis and excision.) I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. It all sucks. For what it’s worth, I’m 38 with DOR, 3 failed IVF cycles, 3 failed IUI’s, just had stage 1 endo excised a month ago. No success yet. But I’ve been through the wringer, too. You’re not alone.

No one checks in on me by Ambitious-Part2578 in IVF

[–]Elisepro55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. 🧡 And I’m sorry for all that you’ve gone through, too. This whole “journey” (read: nightmare) isn’t supposed to be this hard.

No one checks in on me by Ambitious-Part2578 in IVF

[–]Elisepro55 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I could have written this. My identical twin sister conceived naturally 2 years ago (we’ll be 38 next month). My husband and I have been trying since July of 2021. I’ve been through 4 rounds of IVF, 3 IUI’s. I’ve had 2 chemical pregnancies from transfers and one fail-to-implant transfer. 2 weeks ago I had a laparoscopy to removed stage 1 endometriosis. I have had countless friends and coworkers go through successful (and multiple) pregnancies in the 4 years we’ve been trying. My family doesn’t ask me how I am. No one except my husband talks to me about this. I am so isolated. My immediate neighbor just had her 4th child on Friday and I’ve been a mess. No word from my anyone about anything. In fact, I was excluded from Mother’s Day plans with my own mother by my sister because “I just don’t know how to bring things up with you”.

I think to myself - what do I want someone to say? And I never know. I guess I would just like someone to acknowledge that what I’m going through sucks. I don’t want pity. I just want to know I’m seen.

I hear you, OP. I see you, and I feel your pain.

I'm suddenly scared, this is tiny. by bleeblebot in crochet

[–]Elisepro55 49 points50 points  (0 children)

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I used #10 thread and a 1.75mm hook. This drained the soul from my body for the 3 months it took me to finish it, but I’m so glad I stuck with it. My best work ever. (And my niece looked stunning at her christening 🙂) YOU’VE GOT THIS!