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Donor 4991

TakiyahTakiyah Member Member
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I just received donor 4991 and was wondering if anyone has also purchased and/or had any success or failures?
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  • A&DHarterA&DHarter Member Member
    Think he is a relatively new donor so I think we will see an increase in people who use this donor here shortly. I had the IUI on the 1st of April so I will test on the 15th! I am nervous and excited all at the same time.
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  • TakiyahTakiyah Member Member
    Please keep me updated. What is crazy is I was about to give up because I could not find a donor that stood out. I searched one last time and he popped up and I was hooked. I am living vicariously in you in this experience. I can't wait to hear what happens. And we are doing this 2 weeks apart also.
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  • Chissy123Chissy123 Junior Member Junior Member
    Hello! I recently purchased iui vials from donor 4991. I am hoping to start iui soon. I have a doctors appt coming up to go over more bloodwork results, and am keeping my fingers crossed that he will give me the go ahead to finally start. Good luck to both of you and I will keep you posted if I have any luck!
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  • mrccjfmrccjf Member Member
    Starting June 1 with 4991 - agreed he definitely fit the bill with education, disposition, and overall looks. My partner and I are both going to try, although a few months apart. Best of luck to you!
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  • mrccjfmrccjf Member Member
    I'm in the same process - have my blood tests and HSG testing this week and then will start with IUI treatments at the beginning of June with donor 4991.
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  • TakiyahTakiyah Member Member
    Awesome!!! I suppose to take my test on Thursday to see if I am pregnant. I am at a conference until Friday so I will take it Saturday morning. I will let you know the outcome!

    Yes, keep us posted!!!
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  • A&DHarterA&DHarter Member Member
    That's great Chissy123 and mrccjf. My first cycle failed however the donor had wonderful counts. His post wash count was 21 million for me which was 45% motility rate..I don't have any known fertility issues so hopefully it will work the next time around. My wife and I are headed to Hawaii tomorrow and I will be there during ovulation week so we will try again at the end of May most likely...positive baby vibes for all of you! This is an exciting journey to be one. Please don't hesitate reaching out if you have any questions or just need to vent. You can e mail me at [Please use private message to share email].
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  • Chissy123Chissy123 Junior Member Junior Member
    Sorry to hear your first cycle didn't work A&DHarter but it's good you don't have any issues so hopefully next time works! I cannot wait until Monday as I have my appt with the doctor to go over my bloodwork results some more and come up with a plan. I'm praying he lets me start in May.
    Taball...I hope all goes well today if you are testing! Please let us know the outcome!
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  • TakiyahTakiyah Member Member
    Good News!!! The test was positive!!! I will make an appointment in the morning to confirm. Now I just need to make it through these next few weeks with healthy outcomes.
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  • mrccjfmrccjf Member Member
    That's great news! Good luck with your journey :)
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  • Chissy123Chissy123 Junior Member Junior Member
    That is Great! I'm so happy to hear that. It definitely gives me hope. I should be starting injections next week and then the iui. I will let you know the outcome.
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  • A&DHarterA&DHarter Member Member
    Hey Chissy123 how was your appointment on Monday? I should be starting Clomid again in 2-3 weeks....
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  • Chissy123Chissy123 Junior Member Junior Member
    My appt went ok. I had known before that my FSH level was higher than they would like (10.1) but by AMH was good. He originally wanted to try a natural IUI but now wants me to do injectibles. Clomid was an option as well if I wanted but he thinks this would be best. I should be starting my new cycle on Sunday so on day 3 will go in for more bloodwork, an ultrasound and then they will instruct me on the injectibles and hopefully the IUI will happen the week after!!
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  • enb123enb123 Junior Member Junior Member
    taball wrote: »
    I just received donor 4991 and was wondering if anyone has also purchased and/or had any success or failures?

    Hello, I had my first iui with this donor on 4/19. At 13dpiui I got my positive. The first beta test revealed my hcg level at 17. Sadly, yesterday it had dropped to 5.1. I lost it. I'm 34 years old with no other issues besides not having a partner. I'm going to be trying again in June. I'm curious if anyone else has had this experience with this donor as well.
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  • pointofgrace81pointofgrace81 Junior Member Junior Member
    Hi taball! I saw you said the test was positive but the donors page still says no confirmed pregnancies. How did your doctors appointment go?
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  • A&DHarterA&DHarter Member Member
    That's great! Good luck with everything!
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  • ctoupctoup Junior Member Junior Member
    Hey everyone! Excited to see so many of you trying 4991 and sharing experiences! I am in 2ww and should know by this weekend! Good luck to you all! :)
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  • A&DHarterA&DHarter Member Member
    Hey ctoup good luck! Let us know! So exciting. Sending lots of sticky baby dust your way!
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  • A&DHarterA&DHarter Member Member
    Enb... so sorry to hear. :-(
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  • TakiyahTakiyah Member Member
    Hi, everyone! Wow, lots of people since my last visit! Exciting. I submitted the pregnancy to Fairfax. I am not sure what their protocol is about showing the positive pregnancies on his page. I saw it was not there yet yesterday. Maybe they wait until birth because I have to fill another form out when the baby is born. I have my first ultrasound on Monday. I cannot wait. I am sorry Enb123 about the lost. I had a miscarriage 2 years ago with an ex, and I am doing this one by myself. I have been paranoid because I want to make it through these next 2 months. I will keep you updated on the ultrasound on Monday! I wish I can post a picture if everything goes well! Good luck to the rest of you on your test, IUI, etc.!
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  • enb123enb123 Junior Member Junior Member
    Thank you taball. I'm so excited to hear that it worked for you. I'm sitting this cycle out but I'm hoping for a positive again in June.
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  • ctoupctoup Junior Member Junior Member
    Thank you A&DHarter! Same to you and will keep you posted! Congrats taball! GL on your ultrasound! Excited for you! -Caitlin
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  • mrccjfmrccjf Member Member
    After my bloodwork I found that my TSH levels were high (5.05 ng/mL). I went and had my thyroid tested and my T3 levels were low (51 ng/mL) which indicates hypothyroidism. I started Levothyroxine which is synthetic thyroid hormone and will be retested in 8 weeks to make sure that my levels have stabilized. So it looks like I will be postponing my IUI start date. Disappointing to say the least, but would much rather start when the odds are in my favor. Good luck to everyone who is starting sooner :)!
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  • TakiyahTakiyah Member Member
    Yes, make yourself healthy before you put that baby inside you!!! It will happen! And you don't have to rush what is meant to be.
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  • TakiyahTakiyah Member Member
    ctoup wrote: »
    Hey everyone! Excited to see so many of you trying 4991 and sharing experiences! I am in 2ww and should know by this weekend! Good luck to you all! :)

    Ctoup Any good news on the test?
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  • ctoupctoup Junior Member Junior Member
    Hey! Yes! Got a positive!!! Going for blood work tomorrow!!!! :)
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  • TakiyahTakiyah Member Member
    ctoup wrote: »
    Hey! Yes! Got a positive!!! Going for blood work tomorrow!!!! :)

    Awesome News!!!! Congrats!!!! I just heard the heartbeat today and was in awe!!! I saw it fluttering! I was released today and now have to find a new doctor to continue with.
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  • ctoupctoup Junior Member Junior Member
    Thank you!!! And yay for you!!! Seeing the heart beat for the first time is the best! So happy for you that everything is going well! :)
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  • TakiyahTakiyah Member Member
    I have sent the report of the pregnancy to Fairfax and they put it in his file for those who wanted to know. I have my 8-week appointment the week after next.
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  • pointofgrace81pointofgrace81 Junior Member Junior Member
    congrats taball and ctoup!!! I used this donor as well and am nearing the end of the 2ww. I was only able to use this ART IUI, it had a total of 3.2 million motile sperm, so I'm slightly concerned that was too low. Did either of you use the ART vial?
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