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Hello ICLWers!  Welcome to my roller coaster!

Here's the abridged version of my story.

We started trying in April/May of 08.  Husband, B, was diagnosed with azoospermia (zero sperm count) on New Years Eve 2008.  We started investigating why, and the doctors couldn't find a reason.  In March, 2009 my brother died unexpectedly at 25 years old, which put a big hold on all of our TTC plans.

We decided to take some time to heal emotionally and save up some money for IVF.  Our reproductive urologist gives us a 75-80% chance of finding sperm with a micro TESE, but that will be done the day before my egg retrieval.  We started our IVF cycle last Monday!  Today is day 8 of stims for me, and I am on my way to a check in a few minutes.  We're hoping for a sperm retrieval on Wednesday and an egg retrieval on Thursday.  If they don't find any sperm, we have B's younger brother as a known donor backup.

I'll be back with an appointment update soon!

Comments

  1. someday-soonJune 21, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    It's going to be an exciting week! Can't wait to hear how your check went...

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  2. EllaJune 21, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    What a week! Can't wait to hear the update.

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  3. determineddoryJune 21, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    I'm glad to find your blog... I am in EXACTLY the same situation, except we don't have a backup donor. Will definitely be checking back in to your blog to see how your TESE goes, we are SO FREAKING nervous. Wishing you the best of luck!!!

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  4. mommyinwaitingJune 22, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    Hoping the check up went brilliantly and everything is exactly on track as you hope. Most importantly of all I am really hoping for you guys that they find great little swimmers and you don't need your backup.

    You are constantly in my thoughts and I neeeeeed to knwo all the details of how this goes.

    Send love and the very best of luck.

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  5. Awaiting our miracleJune 22, 2010 at 2:09 AM

    Best of luck for your cycle, fingers crossed you only have to do one! I hope you have lots of nice follicles growing, and you also find some great looking sperm.

    Happy ICLW and thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  6. cowgirltnJune 22, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    Good luck and may the Dr find lots of great little swimmers

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  7. JenniJune 22, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    I'm holding my breath and waiting for good news from you!

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  8. Ashlee G.June 23, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    What an exciting week for you, can't wait to check back and see what happens!

    Ashlee,

    ICLW #180

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  9. Waiting LisaJune 25, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    That's a good idea to use his brother's sperm and awesome that he was willing to do it.

    My fingers are crossed for you!!

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