The "Hurdles"

June 6, 2003 - the start of our life together





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May 2007 - begin the path to conception





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March 2008 - begin fertility testing (OB/GYN assumes its cervical stenosis)

April 2008 - ovulation is normal (CD21 Progesterone = 14.5)

May 2008 - semen analysis is normal (volume a bit low)

July 2008 - hystosonogram (HSG) shows that tubes are clear & everything is normal

August 2008 - initial consult with reproductive endocronolgist (RE - Dr. W)





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August 2008 - begin oral ovulation induction medication (50mg Clomid from CD3 thru CD8) = BFN





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September 2008 - more fertility testing: bloodwork (prolactin, FSH, thyroid, & progesterone) & repeat semen analysis (still low volume)

September 2008 - 1st natural IUI (no meds) = BFN

October 2008 - 2nd natural IUI (no meds) = BFN

November 2008 - 3rd natural IUI (no meds) = BFN

December 2008 - cycle skipped

January 2009 - 1st medicated IUI (150iu Gonal-F on CD3 thru CD8, HCG Trigger on CD 9 & Progesterone Supplements) with IUI on CD11 = BFN
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  • CD8 US:
    • 8mm lining
    • Right Production Company = one 15mm (follicles grow 1-2mm per day with mature follicle @ 16 - 20 mm)
    • Left Production Company =  one 14mm & two 11mm (follicles grow 1-2mm per day with mature follicle @ 16 - 20 mm)




February 2009 - 2nd medicated IUI (150iu Gonal-F on CD3 thru CD6, HCG Trigger on CD8 & Progesterone Supplements) with IUI on CD10 = BFN
  • CD7 US & BW: 
    • E2 = 742 (E2 level of 150-200 per mature follicle @ 16 - 20 mm)
    • Prog = 2
    • Follicles = 16mm, two 14mm, 13mm, two 12mm, two 10mm & twelve under 9mm (follicles grow 1-2mm per day)
  • CD8 BW:
    • E2 = 1047 (E2 level of 150-200 per mature follicle @ 16 - 20 mm)
    • Prog = 1.3
March 2009 - cycle skipped due to cyst from prior cycle overstimulation
 
April 2009 - IVF/ICSI (Antagonist Protocol:  225iu of Gonal-F on CD2 thru CD9; Ganirelix on CD5 thru CD10; HCG Trigger on CD11) = BFN
  • CD5 US & BW:
    • E2 = 333 (E2 level of 150-200 per mature follicle @ 16 - 20 mm)
    • Right Production Company = one 13mm & 8-9 under 10mm (follicles grow 1-2mm per day)
    • Left Production Company =  one 11mm & 8-9 under 10mm (follicles grow 1-2mm per day)
  • CD7 US & BW:
    • E2 = 597 (E2 level of 150-200 per mature follicle @ 16 - 20 mm)
    • LH = 1.3
    • Right Production Company = one 17mm,one 12mm, three 10mm, & three under 10mm (follicles grow 1-2mm per day)
    • Left Production Company =  one 15mm, one 14mm, one 11mm, one 10mm, five under 10mm (follicles grow 1-2mm per day)
  • CD8 BW:
    • E2 = 843 (E2 level of 150-200 per mature follicle @ 16 - 20 mm)
  • CD9 US & BW:
    • E2 = 1147 (E2 level of 150-200 per mature follicle @ 16 - 20 mm)
    • Right Production Company = one 19mm,one 16mm , two 13mm , one 12mm , & three under10mm  (follicles grow 1-2mm per day)
    • Left Production Company = one 17mm , one 15mm , one 13mm , one 11mm , & four under 10mm (follicles grow 1-2mm per day)
  • CD10 BW:
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  • CD12 ER
    • 9 eggs retrieved
    • 6 mature & fertilized
  • CD15 Transfer (Day 3 Transfer)
    • 5 Grade A Embryos (8 or more perfectly formed cells per embryo)
    • Transfered 3 Embryos

May 2009 - FET (Estrogen Patches) = BFN 
  • CD16 Transfer
    • 2 Grade A Embryos - only 1 survived thawing = Single Embryo Transfer "Penguin"
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July thru September 2009 - research adoption
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November 2009 - meet with agency for informational session

PhotobucketNovember 2009 - 1st natural cycle with OV Watch = BFN

December 2009 - 2nd natural cycle with OV Watch = BFN

December 2009 - decided to pursue Foster/Adopt
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December 2009 - 3rd natural cycle with OV Watch = BFN

January 2010 - Pre-PRIDE Training (foster/adopt)

January 2010 - 4th natural cycle with OV Watch = BFN

February 2010 - P.R.I.D.E. Training (foster/adopt)

February 2010 - 5th natural cycle with OV Watch = BFN

March 2010 - 6th natural cycle with BBT = BFN

April 2010 - no longer TTC'ing (if it happens... it happens)

April 2010 - Licensing Process Begins

May 2010 - Licensing Process Continues

June 2010 - Application Submitted for Approval

July 2010 - Approved

July 2010 - Placement: Baby "A"arron

August 2010 - Placement: "C"indy & "B"ella ("A"arron's older sisters)

December 2011 - Adoption of Baby "A"arron

December 2011 - Approved Adoptive Placement of "C"indy & "B"ella ("A"arron's older sisters)









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