I don't know if this is the place to post, but I just want to thank all you ladies for all the support. Even though I'm miserable right now from my cramps, I don't feel as hopeless and alone as I've felt previous months. It's foreign to me to not be having a breakdown right now and I feel like this safe place is partially responsible for that. Thank you!
2 Laps and 1 Abdominal Myomectomy 6 rounds of clomid 5 rounds of iui Several HSG's sprinkled throughout the years to up my chances of a BFP Several dilation of cervix because they suspect the scar tissue is hindering it from fully opening (partially adds to the severe cramps all month) IVF #1 Gonal F, Menopur and Cetrotide ER 12/1/2016
ER-Retrieved 22 eggs 10 fertilized 4/4 day 5 embryos were normal for PGS!!! 2 boys/2 girls FET 1/10/2017 Gallbladder surgery 1/10/2017 FET estimated end of Feb, beginning of March
@WA85 I'm glad the support is helping you out this time. So sorry to hear your news, and I really hope you enjoy your birthday!! Please have an extra birthday cocktail for me!
Married to DH 10/6/12
TTC since 5/14
Unexplained with (controlled) hypothyroidism and suspected ovulatory dysfunction (but, I do ovulate on my own)
Clomid 50 mg 3/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
Clomid 50 mg + metformin 4/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
First RE appt. 5/15; Natural cycle 5/15 monitored with 2 mature follicles and Pregnyl Trigger (full dose) + prometrium - BFN
6/15 HSG - clear tubes & normal uterus; great PCT test results
TI - 100 mg Clomid + prometrium (AM & PM) + vaginal estrace (AM & PM) 6-7/15 (monitored) --> no additional response and thinned lining - BFN
TI - Injectables (follistim + Gonal-F, Ganirelix, & 1/2 dose Pregnyl) + prometrium (AM & PM) 9/15 --> 3-7 mature follicles (3 definites and 4+ that could have matured due to trigger) @ O -->BFN + 5 large cysts
kerismatic - The clinic I go to has a BMI requirement, which I didn't find out about until I was at the office. It was kind of horrible to go there, excited to maybe start getting some answers, only to be told that I had to lose weight before they would do as much as a blood test (or order a SA on DH, since they said they had to check me out before ordering one). I don't know if me being 1-2 lbs over is enough for them to refuse to do the IUI, but I don't want to take any chances
Thanks for the good vibes everyone! The whole thing is just getting to me, I think. I told DH last year that I didn't want to go through another holiday season with nothing, but it looks like it will be that way anyway.
Interesting... and frustrating! I wonder if that's the norm across the board? We're not at the point of IUI yet, but I guess that serves as extra motivation to get myself into shape in case we do need to go down that road.
@WA85 sorry about AF but I hope you have a wonderful birthday!! Definitely indulge in all the cocktails!
kerismatic - I don't think that's the norm. It was a new policy on their part (I had gone their once before, and was told they couldn't treat me until I quit smoking, and my weight was never mentioned). Plus, I called another clinic asking about IVF (Where I go doesn't do it, and the closest place that my insurance will cover me going to is in DC, so I was looking at other options) and I asked if they had a weight or BMI criteria, and they said no. It is super frustrating,, especially since I'm a big believer in being fat and healthy . For sure, ask if they have any requirements that have to be met if you reach that point!
starlitfae thanks for the feedback. and it's annoying that BMI is what they're focusing on for you. you absolutely can be in the "overweight" range and be considered healthy. sorry that they're being so particular!
@WA85 Yay! What lens? And what type of photography do you do? I do family/kids/newborns and the fall family pic rush is definitely helping to keep my mind off the baby making stress!
Me: 31 DH: 32 Dx: Unexplained TTC #1 off and on since 2010 11/15 - Clomid + TI = BFN 12/15 - Clomid + TI = BFN 1/16 - Clomid + IUI = BFN 2/16 - Clomid + IUI = BFN 4/16 - Follistim + IUI = BFN 5/16 - 11/16 - Life / WTFing / Pity Party / Saving $ 1/17 - IVF #1 (Fresh Transfer / 6 frosties) = BFN 3/17 - FET.... BFP! EDD 11/29
Still currently benched until January...anxiously awaiting my first appointment with RE in a few weeks! Started taking Vitex, hoping it will help with the amenorrhea.
The farthest I've been away from home was Hawaii...or Europe! Not sure which is further from where I live but approximately the same amount of travel time. Loved both places...would absolutely love to go back!!
Thank you all for your kind thoughts! My birthday was ok, tried to stay optimistic and as positive as possible but my husband is in a bad mood from work. My doctor wants to not do clomid this next cycle since the holidays are going to make it hectic to monitor, and I'm kind of relieved to take a break from the side effects. @Lin&say its a canon 35mm 1.4L! I'm in love. Ive been trying to upgrade one by one and this one is going to be perfect for my studio in my house because its kind of small. I do family/newborn photography as well! I've also been slowly getting into engagement and commercial photography, but i'm still portfolio building for that. This is my first fall/winter being a photographer since i quit my job in marketing over the summer, so i don't have that rush that you speak of yet!
2 Laps and 1 Abdominal Myomectomy 6 rounds of clomid 5 rounds of iui Several HSG's sprinkled throughout the years to up my chances of a BFP Several dilation of cervix because they suspect the scar tissue is hindering it from fully opening (partially adds to the severe cramps all month) IVF #1 Gonal F, Menopur and Cetrotide ER 12/1/2016
ER-Retrieved 22 eggs 10 fertilized 4/4 day 5 embryos were normal for PGS!!! 2 boys/2 girls FET 1/10/2017 Gallbladder surgery 1/10/2017 FET estimated end of Feb, beginning of March
kerismatic I'm beyond the overweight category, but that doesn't mean I'm not healthy
@WA85 that sounds awesome! You're brave to do that on your own. I just got finished school for cosmetology, and I quasi work on my own, but so far its been for friends. Enjoy your camera!
I am impatiently waiting for a blood test on 11/30 to make sure I am not already pregnant before starting clomid next month. AF should have come today (if my cycles were normal) so I am greatly struggling with SS. How do you ladies keep from doing it?
The farthest I have been is a Caribbean cruise to grand turk and the Bahamas.
Happy birthday @WA85 !! Sounds like you had a great day, despite CD1.
me 30; DH 35 TTC since May 2014. Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d. Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1). AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW. Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Short LP (8 days). Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Hey ladies! Today is cd1, withdrawal bleed from bcp. Starting on Femara tomorrow 10mg a day for 5 days and have a follie check cd11. @GoldenKeys will you please update my treatment to metformin, Femara and progesterone.
I want to ask a question. I've been dealing with depression comming from the infertility. I want to go see someone about it because it doesn't seem to be going away. Anyone has dealt with this before?
QOTW- I live in South America, Ecuador. So the furthest I've traveled from here is up north I guess LA or down south Buenos Aires. We did a Carribean cruise for our honeymoon as well! I've seen a lot of those here!
*BFP warning* *Child mentioned*
TTC #2. Daughter born July 17th of 2013.
PCOS, Endo, Insulin Resitance.
HSG done Sep 17- tubes unblocked! SA done- came back good! Hysteroscopy done Nov7- No uterus issues
On 2550mg a day Metformin.
Round 1 of Clomid- 100mg CD3-7 BFN- Clomid left a huge cyst, AF arrived after 40 day cycle- BFN
Round 1 of Femara- 10mg CD2-6 Mid cycle scan showed two follies (31mm and 27mm), trigger shot- BFN
Benched out December- BFN Round 2 of Femara- BFP!!! First beta at 10dpo- 28 Second beta at 12 dpo- ?
@lily55d there are ladies on TB who have talk about their therapists who specialize in IF - I haven't gone to see someone myself (yet) but it sounds like that would be really helpful!
me 30; DH 35 TTC since May 2014. Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d. Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1). AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW. Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Short LP (8 days). Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
@lily55d I've been considering to see a therapist as well. It's not a bad idea. I had some dark moments after my ectopic. It wasn't really the loss but more the waiting to start a new cycle. Now that I'm in a new cycle I feel so much better.
So I'm on day 4 of letrazole. This stuff is so much better than clomid. At least for me.
@lily55d I think seeing someone sounds like a great idea. Maybe you could ask your RE clinic if there are any recommendations for counselors that specialize in fertility issues? I've heard some clinics have someone as part of their practice, even.
About me: /loss mentioned/ TTC#1 July 2014 dx: MFI (morphology) IUI #1 w/Clomid + Ovidrel Sept. 2015 ~ BFN IUI #2 w/Clomid + Ovidrel Halloween 2015 ~ BFN IUI #3 w/Clomid + Ovidrel Thanksgiving 2015 ~ BFP!! hb 146 bpm at 7w5d 1/28/16 ~ began to say goodbye to our beautiful baby at 11w d&c, followed by cytotec TTCAL April 2016 IUI #4 w/Clomid + Ovidrel Apr. 2016 ~ BFN IUI #5 w/Clomid + Ovidrel ~ CP IUI#6 w/Clomid + Ovidrel ~ BFN
Thank you ladies for the birthday wishes! @lily55d I think that sounds like a great idea. I think if you go to resolve.org they have many resources on finding support groups or specialists to speak with in your local area.
2 Laps and 1 Abdominal Myomectomy 6 rounds of clomid 5 rounds of iui Several HSG's sprinkled throughout the years to up my chances of a BFP Several dilation of cervix because they suspect the scar tissue is hindering it from fully opening (partially adds to the severe cramps all month) IVF #1 Gonal F, Menopur and Cetrotide ER 12/1/2016
ER-Retrieved 22 eggs 10 fertilized 4/4 day 5 embryos were normal for PGS!!! 2 boys/2 girls FET 1/10/2017 Gallbladder surgery 1/10/2017 FET estimated end of Feb, beginning of March
Hey ladies! Today is cd1, withdrawal bleed from bcp. Starting on Femara tomorrow 10mg a day for 5 days and have a follie check cd11. @GoldenKeys will you please update my treatment to metformin, Femara and progesterone.
I want to ask a question. I've been dealing with depression comming from the infertility. I want to go see someone about it because it doesn't seem to be going away. Anyone has dealt with this before?
QOTW- I live in South America, Ecuador. So the furthest I've traveled from here is up north I guess LA or down south Buenos Aires. We did a Carribean cruise for our honeymoon as well! I've seen a lot of those here!
Updated! Also, I have seen a therapist on and off to deal with infertility and other issues. It was a huge help and I recommend it! You might want to see if you have a local chapter of RESOLVE, the organization geared toward support and finding a cure for infertility.
@lily55d, or anyone else who is interested, Psychology Today (psychologytoday.com) is a great place to search for therapists and read their bios and specialties. You can even search for those who list infertility as a specialty to narrow down your search!
@WA85 - happy belated!! I hope you had some really yummy cocktails
***BFP & Child Warning***
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014 IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17 FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
@kerismatic ok the bmi thing: It isn't a requirement for each RE. I spoke to ours about it after freaking out seeing it posted all over here. My clinic doesn't have a requirement but he did go over the drastic changes in success rates based on bmi. Yes, I know there is the idea you can still be "healthy" and be overweight, but I also know that being overweight can affect your success. So just talk to your RE and see where they stand bc they shpuld do whatever it takes for you to be succesful. Whether that is help with a diet plan, bench you for a month or so, give you a goal weight, etc.
RE DX for me: Anovulatory cycles/Mild PCOS RE DX for DW: Endometrioma on left Ovary. Reciprocal Ivf Feb 2016. DW eggs and I am carrying. EDD: 10/27/16
Thanks @twomommiestobe. I'm not working with an RE quite yet, but if/when I do I will definitely ask about their criteria. Meanwhile, I just started working with a nutritionist and am hoping that this helps to reduce my BMI and my insulin levels. Hopefully I'll be in a better place with my overall health if we're still not KU in 3 months (when I'll likely receive the referral to the RE).
Seeing as I'm posting again anyway, I might as well update to say that my first appointment with the nutritionist went well. Not surprising I need to reduce my intake of sugars. This includes eliminating simple starches, simple carbs, concentrated sugars and artificial sweeteners. Somewhat surprisingly, she wants me to increase my dairy intake (I don't each much at all). She spoke about how fat-free products tend to include increased sugar content so to opt for things like regular salad dressing instead of fat-free dressings as fat doesn't impact blood sugar. I also have to start tracking what I'm eating. I'm not so thrilled about tracking (used to do WW) so she gave me a simplified version to start. I think it's doable. We'll see how it goes. I go back again next week.
Good luck @kerismatic! Tracking is a pain but it can be really eye opening. I go back and forth between tracking my food intake and not tracking. I use Noom coach, a free app, to do it.
me 30; DH 35 TTC since May 2014. Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d. Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1). AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW. Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Short LP (8 days). Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Hi everyone:) I'm currently on CD 13 and having trouble with Ovuquick telling me if I've had my LH surge or not. I think I already ovulated, but never got a +LH. It's driving me crazy! Anywho, I guess the blood work will let me know. But I usually ovulate between days 11-14. We've decided to take the holidays off from the RE. It's very time consuming and $ consuming which is stressing me out- and we all know stress is not good for TTC! I'm taking FertilAid and using Instead Softcups to keep those little suckers where they belong by my cervix. My hopes aren't super high, but miracles do happen
QoTW.... I live in the Seattle area, the furthest I've been from home was England. My stepdad is British and my mom took me over there when I was 18 to meet his family and tour. I loved it, but was jetlagged the whole time. The history and castles were amazing. Being from the west coast, you don't see to many structures more than 100 yrs old. So it was really cool to see buildings and castles that were so much older.
My RE's office called! I finally have a surgery date, and they managed to fit me in before the end of the year!!
I'll start taking progesterone November 25 and I'll take the last pill December 5th so I can have surgery December 16th. The best part is that DH will be home to go with me!
I just can't believe it's finally scheduled. I've been waiting to hear those words since the beginning of September.
My RE's office called! I finally have a surgery date, and they managed to fit me in before the end of the year!!
I'll start taking progesterone November 25 and I'll take the last pill December 5th so I can have surgery December 16th. The best part is that DH will be home to go with me!
I just can't believe it's finally scheduled. I've been waiting to hear those words since the beginning of September.
Woo woo!!! Great news!
me 30; DH 35 TTC since May 2014. Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d. Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1). AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW. Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Short LP (8 days). Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
2 Laps and 1 Abdominal Myomectomy 6 rounds of clomid 5 rounds of iui Several HSG's sprinkled throughout the years to up my chances of a BFP Several dilation of cervix because they suspect the scar tissue is hindering it from fully opening (partially adds to the severe cramps all month) IVF #1 Gonal F, Menopur and Cetrotide ER 12/1/2016
ER-Retrieved 22 eggs 10 fertilized 4/4 day 5 embryos were normal for PGS!!! 2 boys/2 girls FET 1/10/2017 Gallbladder surgery 1/10/2017 FET estimated end of Feb, beginning of March
Hi everyone:) I'm currently on CD 13 and having trouble with Ovuquick telling me if I've had my LH surge or not. I think I already ovulated, but never got a +LH. It's driving me crazy!
Anywho, I guess the blood work will let me know. But I usually ovulate between days 11-14.
We've decided to take the holidays off from the RE. It's very time consuming and $ consuming which is stressing me out- and we all know stress is not good for TTC!
I'm taking FertilAid and using Instead Softcups to keep those little suckers where they belong by my cervix. My hopes aren't super high, but miracles do happen
@yellingbanana, a word of caution about the above. Putting in softcups after sex is almost begging for a UTI. Within a few minutes of ejaculation, the sperm that could make it are already heading to
where they're supposed to be. I know there are other folks who use these types of products (similar items include the stork, the diva cup), but unfortunately I don't think it's increasing your odds. Though there's no evidence that it increases your odds either, consider not getting up for a few minutes after sex. After a few minutes you should urinate and get the excess stuff out.
ceclarlinetlo Yay for great news! I'm glad your husband can be there with you.
yellingbanana Seeing castles in England sounds amazing!!!
Update: Hysteroscopy went very well! I closed my eyes for 10 seconds and when I woke up it was over. No bad feelings after and everyone had a good laugh at the weird and funny things I said coming out of anesthesia. My ute was fine inside so we are all set to start IVF! We'll call the clinic tomorrow to get things set up for the next step
me 30; DH 35 TTC since May 2014. Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d. Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1). AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW. Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Short LP (8 days). Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
You guys, I was 13 DPO yesterday and kept thinking that AF would show up every time I went to the bathroom. When she didn't, I tested before bed. BFP!! Confirmed this morning with a FRER and clearblue digital. Our infertility consult was scheduled for Dec 3rd. I can't even believe it. 18 months TTC, 15 months after loss. The biggest things I was doimg differently this cycle were acupuncture and no coffee or alcohol.
Thanks for all the support on this board - I don't think I would have made it through months and months of disappointment without you! I really hope you all get your BFPs soon!!!
me 30; DH 35 TTC since May 2014. Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d. Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1). AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW. Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Short LP (8 days). Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
@twomommiestobe I'm still in DC until Sunday, and then am only in town two days before Thanksgiving. I am hoping they can do a beta draw before I leave, but we'll see. Since I only had one loss, they might just tell me they won't do a beta because I am no more likely to miscarry than anyone else...FX they'll see me Monday or Tuesday.
me 30; DH 35 TTC since May 2014. Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d. Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1). AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW. Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Short LP (8 days). Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Re: TTTC Checkin 11/16/2015
Fur-children: 3 dogs + 2 cats (all rescued)
6 rounds of clomid
5 rounds of iui
Several HSG's sprinkled throughout the years to up my chances of a BFP
Several dilation of cervix because they suspect the scar tissue is hindering it from fully opening (partially adds to the severe cramps all month)
IVF #1 Gonal F, Menopur and Cetrotide
ER 12/1/2016
4/4 day 5 embryos were normal for PGS!!! 2 boys/2 girls
FET 1/10/2017
Gallbladder surgery 1/10/2017
FET estimated end of Feb, beginning of March
@WA85 sorry about AF but I hope you have a wonderful birthday!! Definitely indulge in all the cocktails!
kerismatic - I don't think that's the norm. It was a new policy on their part (I had gone their once before, and was told they couldn't treat me until I quit smoking, and my weight was never mentioned). Plus, I called another clinic asking about IVF (Where I go doesn't do it, and the closest place that my insurance will cover me going to is in DC, so I was looking at other options) and I asked if they had a weight or BMI criteria, and they said no. It is super frustrating,, especially since I'm a big believer in being fat and healthy
. For sure, ask if they have any requirements that have to be met if you reach that point!
@WA85 Happy birthday!
TTC since 2011
BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
———
Diagnoses and Treatments
PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
———
BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏
TTC #1 off and on since 2010
11/15 - Clomid + TI = BFN
12/15 - Clomid + TI = BFN
1/16 - Clomid + IUI = BFN
2/16 - Clomid + IUI = BFN
4/16 - Follistim + IUI = BFN
5/16 - 11/16 - Life / WTFing / Pity Party / Saving $
1/17 - IVF #1 (Fresh Transfer / 6 frosties) = BFN
3/17 - FET.... BFP! EDD 11/29
Fur-children: 3 dogs + 2 cats (all rescued)
6 rounds of clomid
5 rounds of iui
Several HSG's sprinkled throughout the years to up my chances of a BFP
Several dilation of cervix because they suspect the scar tissue is hindering it from fully opening (partially adds to the severe cramps all month)
IVF #1 Gonal F, Menopur and Cetrotide
ER 12/1/2016
4/4 day 5 embryos were normal for PGS!!! 2 boys/2 girls
FET 1/10/2017
Gallbladder surgery 1/10/2017
FET estimated end of Feb, beginning of March
kerismatic I'm beyond the overweight category, but that doesn't mean I'm not healthy
@WA85 that sounds awesome! You're brave to do that on your own. I just got finished school for cosmetology, and I quasi work on my own, but so far its been for friends. Enjoy your camera!
TTC since 2011
I am impatiently waiting for a blood test on 11/30 to make sure I am not already pregnant before starting clomid next month. AF should have come today (if my cycles were normal) so I am greatly struggling with SS. How do you ladies keep from doing it?
The farthest I have been is a Caribbean cruise to grand turk and the Bahamas.
TTC since May 2014.
Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR.
RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Short LP (8 days).
Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Summer 2016 LFAF awards:
Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:
I want to ask a question. I've been dealing with depression comming from the infertility. I want to go see someone about it because it doesn't seem to be going away. Anyone has dealt with this before?
QOTW- I live in South America, Ecuador. So the furthest I've traveled from here is up north I guess LA or down south Buenos Aires. We did a Carribean cruise for our honeymoon as well! I've seen a lot of those here!
*Child mentioned*
Round 2 of Femara- BFP!!! First beta at 10dpo- 28 Second beta at 12 dpo- ?
TTC since May 2014.
Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR.
RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Short LP (8 days).
Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Summer 2016 LFAF awards:
Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:
So I'm on day 4 of letrazole. This stuff is so much better than clomid. At least for me.
/loss mentioned/
TTC#1 July 2014
dx: MFI (morphology)
IUI #1 w/Clomid + Ovidrel Sept. 2015 ~ BFN
IUI #2 w/Clomid + Ovidrel Halloween 2015 ~ BFN
IUI #3 w/Clomid + Ovidrel Thanksgiving 2015 ~ BFP!!
hb 146 bpm at 7w5d
1/28/16 ~ began to say goodbye to our beautiful baby at 11w
d&c, followed by cytotec
TTCAL April 2016
IUI #4 w/Clomid + Ovidrel Apr. 2016 ~ BFN
IUI #5 w/Clomid + Ovidrel ~ CP
IUI#6 w/Clomid + Ovidrel ~ BFN
BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
———
Diagnoses and Treatments
PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
———
BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏
Fur-children: 3 dogs + 2 cats (all rescued)
6 rounds of clomid
5 rounds of iui
Several HSG's sprinkled throughout the years to up my chances of a BFP
Several dilation of cervix because they suspect the scar tissue is hindering it from fully opening (partially adds to the severe cramps all month)
IVF #1 Gonal F, Menopur and Cetrotide
ER 12/1/2016
4/4 day 5 embryos were normal for PGS!!! 2 boys/2 girls
FET 1/10/2017
Gallbladder surgery 1/10/2017
FET estimated end of Feb, beginning of March
Married for 7 years, TTC for 4 years
dx: Diminished Ovarian Reserve
2 Clomid IUI's + 4 injectable IUI's= 5 BFNs and 1 mc
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
RE DX for me: Anovulatory cycles/Mild PCOS RE DX for DW: Endometrioma on left Ovary.
Reciprocal Ivf Feb 2016. DW eggs and I am carrying. EDD: 10/27/16
Seeing as I'm posting again anyway, I might as well update to say that my first appointment with the nutritionist went well. Not surprising I need to reduce my intake of sugars. This includes eliminating simple starches, simple carbs, concentrated sugars and artificial sweeteners. Somewhat surprisingly, she wants me to increase my dairy intake (I don't each much at all). She spoke about how fat-free products tend to include increased sugar content so to opt for things like regular salad dressing instead of fat-free dressings as fat doesn't impact blood sugar. I also have to start tracking what I'm eating. I'm not so thrilled about tracking (used to do WW) so she gave me a simplified version to start. I think it's doable. We'll see how it goes. I go back again next week.
TTC since May 2014.
Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR.
RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Short LP (8 days).
Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Summer 2016 LFAF awards:
Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:
BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
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Diagnoses and Treatments
PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
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BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏
Anywho, I guess the blood work will let me know. But I usually ovulate between days 11-14.
We've decided to take the holidays off from the RE. It's very time consuming and $ consuming which is stressing me out- and we all know stress is not good for TTC!
I'm taking FertilAid and using Instead Softcups to keep those little suckers where they belong by my cervix. My hopes aren't super high, but miracles do happen
QoTW.... I live in the Seattle area, the furthest I've been from home was England. My stepdad is British and my mom took me over there when I was 18 to meet his family and tour. I loved it, but was jetlagged the whole time. The history and castles were amazing. Being from the west coast, you don't see to many structures more than 100 yrs old. So it was really cool to see buildings and castles that were so much older.
Finished my letrazole and now have to wait till Monday to see how my follies grew and get the hysterectopy done.
I'll start taking progesterone November 25 and I'll take the last pill December 5th so I can have surgery December 16th. The best part is that DH will be home to go with me!
I just can't believe it's finally scheduled. I've been waiting to hear those words since the beginning of September.
BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
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Diagnoses and Treatments
PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
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BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏
TTC since May 2014.
Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR.
RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Short LP (8 days).
Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Summer 2016 LFAF awards:
Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:
Fur-children: 3 dogs + 2 cats (all rescued)
6 rounds of clomid
5 rounds of iui
Several HSG's sprinkled throughout the years to up my chances of a BFP
Several dilation of cervix because they suspect the scar tissue is hindering it from fully opening (partially adds to the severe cramps all month)
IVF #1 Gonal F, Menopur and Cetrotide
ER 12/1/2016
4/4 day 5 embryos were normal for PGS!!! 2 boys/2 girls
FET 1/10/2017
Gallbladder surgery 1/10/2017
FET estimated end of Feb, beginning of March
@yellingbanana, a word of caution about the above. Putting in softcups after sex is almost begging for a UTI. Within a few minutes of ejaculation, the sperm that could make it are already heading to where they're supposed to be. I know there are other folks who use these types of products (similar items include the stork, the diva cup), but unfortunately I don't think it's increasing your odds. Though there's no evidence that it increases your odds either, consider not getting up for a few minutes after sex. After a few minutes you should urinate and get the excess stuff out.
@ceclarlinetlo that's great news!!
DX - MFI Antibodies, High DNA fragmentation
IUI #1 November 2015 - 0% Motility
IVF #2 May 2016 - (FAIL/25 eggs, 1 5BB xx, PGS abnormal)
TTC since May 2014.
Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR.
RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Short LP (8 days).
Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Summer 2016 LFAF awards:
Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:
You guys, I was 13 DPO yesterday and kept thinking that AF would show up every time I went to the bathroom. When she didn't, I tested before bed. BFP!! Confirmed this morning with a FRER and clearblue digital. Our infertility consult was scheduled for Dec 3rd. I can't even believe it. 18 months TTC, 15 months after loss. The biggest things I was doimg differently this cycle were acupuncture and no coffee or alcohol.
Thanks for all the support on this board - I don't think I would have made it through months and months of disappointment without you! I really hope you all get your BFPs soon!!!
TTC since May 2014.
Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR.
RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Short LP (8 days).
Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Summer 2016 LFAF awards:
Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:
BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
———
Diagnoses and Treatments
PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
———
BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏
RE DX for me: Anovulatory cycles/Mild PCOS RE DX for DW: Endometrioma on left Ovary.
Reciprocal Ivf Feb 2016. DW eggs and I am carrying. EDD: 10/27/16
TTC since May 2014.
Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR.
RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Short LP (8 days).
Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Summer 2016 LFAF awards:
Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards: