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donor 2993

twomoms8269twomoms8269 Member Junior Member
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Anyone tried 2993? Any success stories?
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  • blkern23blkern23 Member Member
    I'm trying this month with donor 2993. I'm very excited! I've been waiting for the doctor's ok with all my blood work and finally got the "go ahead".
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  • twomoms8269twomoms8269 Member Junior Member
    Keep me updated. We used him last month but no luck
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  • blkern23blkern23 Member Member
    I was supposed to have my 1st IUI this week. I started Clomid this cycle to increase my hormone levels and extend my short cycle. When I didn't detect a surge on the OPK by day 16 the doctor wanted to do blood work. It turns out I missed ovulation somehow. The past 4 months I was able to detect my surge on OPK's so I'm not sure how it didn't show up this time. I supposed it was for the better because my Estradiol levels were 2300 which means I must have had a lot of follicles. I'm waiting to hear back from the doctor as to his next plan, but the nurse said it will at least mean u/s to detect ovulation next month. I'm very disappointed that I missed this month. I have been waiting for months to get to have my 1st try and now I have to wait another month. I hate the waiting!!!
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  • MellyMelly Junior Member Junior Member
    blkern23
    did it ever work with donor 2993? I'm going to try with him next month. I cant seem to find someone who has/had a pregnancy with him.
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  • blkern23blkern23 Member Member
    Hi Melly. I am using donor 2993. I had called about him back in the summer and was told he has 1-5 pregnancies. I have been trying since April and have had one crazy thing after another go wrong. I had cysts the past couple of months from my overstimulation in August. I FINALLY got the clear baseline ultrasound so I started injections this week. I'm hoping to have my 1st IUI in the next week or so. I go back Thursday to count and measure my Follicles. I'm praying I don't overstimulate again and they will let me finally have my IUI. I will keep you posted with what happens. Hopefully I will have some good news about this donor in the next month.
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  • blkern23blkern23 Member Member
    I had my 1st IUI this morning, 11/6. My re said everything looked perfect, 2 great follicles and 1 other smaller follicle but mature enough. My estradiol was 762 which I was told was great. My cervix was open so they said the timing was perfect. Then when they thawed the sperm they weren't real happy. They said there were only 10 mil with 35% motility. I'm banking on the fact it only takes 1 egg and 1 sperm and I have 3 eggs and from what I've researched 3.5 million swimmers. So...now my first 2 week wait begins!
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  • blkern23blkern23 Member Member
    Thanks Melly. I'll let you know what happens! My RE never tested me for CMV. I asked him about it and he said it really is insignificant. I don't know why some feel it is important and others don't. I'll be thinking about you next week. I wish you luck with whatever donor you use!
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  • MellyMelly Junior Member Junior Member
    I am so HAPPY for you blkern23!!! Congrats. :) I had to go with another donor 4520. Im into day 6 of my TTW period and I dont know what to do with myself. LOL Congrats on your news again, I will keep you posted on mine.
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  • MellyMelly Junior Member Junior Member
    WEll i didnt wait the whole two weeks.. I took a test yesterday, on Thanksgiving and it was negative. But I havent missed my period yet so Im still hoping. (Its only been a one week wait. LOL) I dont have any kind of symptons either, but I'm alos not getting an cramps, and I suffer with horrible cramps each month. So I will keep my fingers crossed, and thank you for your prayers!! Good luck and keep in touch.
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  • blkern23blkern23 Member Member
    I went in for my second beta today. It doesn't look good. They told me not to worry but how is that possible???? I go back for a 3rd beta on Thursday and go from there. My 1st beta was 63 and today it was 144 (6 days later because of the holidays). It should have been at least 200 if not higher. I'm praying there is a miracle out there waiting for me and it starts doubling the way it should and everything is ok. I had a miscarriage October 2011 and can't imagine having to do it all over again. I'm praying for a miracle...
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  • MellyMelly Junior Member Junior Member
    blkern23 I hope your appointment on Thursday goes well. Did they give you any meds to increase your beta numbers? Can they do that? I havent tested since Saturday (it was negative) but they put me on Eastradiol and progesterone. So well see what happens. Im going to test again on Thursday, which would be exactly my ttw. I have been getting some cramping at night and i have been waking up for the past four nights 3x a night having to go to the bathroom. I just cant seem to stop peeing, esp. at night. Did you have any of this? I wonder if its a normal thing? Hope all goes well with you. I'll be praying for you..
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  • blkern23blkern23 Member Member
    Melly, I'll be thinking about you for your blood test in the morning. I hope you get good news!!
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  • blkern23blkern23 Member Member
    I'm so sorry to hear that Melly. As my mom says, "it just wasn't the right baby yet". I do plan to try again. I don't know when that will be. I have to wait until my beta gets down to 0. After that my doc wants to do an HSG test to check to be sure my tubes aren't blocked. After that I am free to try again. I plan to try as soon as I can but I expect it will be a couple of months. Stay strong and don't give up. I will continue to pray to give you the strength to carry on and try again. Does that mean you are not trying again this cycle? I would like to stay in touch. You can continue to write on the forum or you can email me anytime. My email is blkern23@comcast.net. By the way...my name is Becky. Stay strong!
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  • CRippli1CRippli1 Member Member
    blkern - Hi, I just went through and read all of this thread. I am preparing for my first IUI in a couple of weeks and I am planning on trying with donor 2993. Do you think when you try again in the future that you will use him again? Did you use one or two vials? I think you said he had 35% motility but it was obviously enough for you to get pregnant once, so I'm hoping that it's not an issue for me. We'll be using two vials and going in two days in a row. My husband has a zero sperm count but as far as we know from the few tests I've had done, I seem to be 100% healthy, so no drugs to assist, I'm doing it all naturally. I'm really nervous about it though, it's just hard to believe I could ever get pregnant after all we've been through. Part of me wonders if I should choose a different donor who has had really strong/high success rates, but I really feel attached to this donor, his health history, etc...
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  • CRippli1CRippli1 Member Member
    I think I'm going to go for it with him. I'll be sure to let you know what the numbers are like, assuming I am told. My cycle just started yesterday so I'll be going in in about two weeks. I'm getting so antsy! I can't wait!! I keep trying to remind myself it's not likely to work on the first try...
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  • blkern23blkern23 Member Member
    I wish you the best of luck! I am anxiously waiting for my period to arrive. It should be here this week. Then I can get this cycle started. If I ovulate early again this cycle we may end up sharing our two week wait. And it has happened for many people on the first try. It's a tough balance between thinking positive and not wanting to get too excited. Keep me posted!
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  • CRippli1CRippli1 Member Member
    Well I'm fairly certain I'm pregnant! Took a test this morning and got a SUPER faint line (doesn't even show up in photos) but it's the only time I've EVER taken a test and seen a second line show up and it showed up in the first 3 minutes... my next cycle is due to start on Mon/Tues-ish. I'm going to take another test on Sunday but I'm feeling pretty confident!
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  • blkern23blkern23 Member Member
    Wow...that's VERY exciting! I would imagine by Sunday the line will be darker. I can't wait to hear!!!!
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