Introducing.....

34 months of trying to get pregnant

1 negative Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) test (missing the large fibroid)

2 sperm analyses which indicate male factor infertility

1 sh*tty GYN who tells us that our only option is donor sperm

1 trip to the urologist who told us everything was fine

3 months of Lupron hot flashes, weight gain, aching body, and headaches

1 surgery to remove a large fibroid and Stage II endometriosis

3 unsuccessful IUIs

2 different REs in two different states

2 new fibroids found prior to IVF cycle

1 devastating appointment to find out that I have possible poor egg quality due to my FSH and AMH numbers

1 saline sonogram

2 months of ingesting dr recommended supplements to help with egg quality

1 extra month of Lupron side effects

1 IVF cycle using Menopur, Gonal f, Crinone, Lupron, and an HCG trigger

Well over $3000 spent on meds, surgery, and co-pays (which is a drop in the bucket compared to a lot of people)

1 Circle & Bloom Mind-Body IVF program

11 eggs retrieved, only 6 mature enough for ICSI.  3 fertilize.  

1 blastocyst transferred, 1 slower-growing blastocyst frozen

1 successful implantation and a relatively easy pregnancy

21 pounds of weight gain during the pregnancy

We would do it all again in a heartbeat for our new DAUGHTER (!) Isabel, otherwise known as Izzy!

She came out screaming with a full head of hair, weighing 8 lbs, 3 oz with a length of 20.75 inches. She is amazing. We are still in the hospital, but I will write more (and share pictures!) when we get home.