***siggy/ticker warning***Me:36 DH:38 TTC#1 since 4/2012
Me DX: Hashimotos,Hypothyroid, DOR, MTHFR, DH: normal
IUI #1-#4 BFNs and a few cancelled cycles in the mix.
- poor responder
***Suprise BFP on 6/13/13. Natural MC
@6wks 3days
IVF#1 and 2- Cancelled due to no response on max stimms
FET 5/20- BFP
1st Beta- 641
2nd beta- 2166
Sono- TWINS!!!!
Two Boys! Born January 2015
@36 weeks. Healthy and no NICU! So blessed!
Re: Weekly Check-In
2. 4 active cycles, and a few months benched, TTC #2
3. Continued charting/temping. I've scheduled an appointment with OB to discuss RE referral and other stuff. I'm getting CD 3 bloodwork tomorrow, and I'm kind of nervous about what I'll find out.
4. CD 2.
5. Not feeling very hopeful--I knew all this intellectually, of course, but I'm just now kind of emotionally settling into the idea that it's going to be a long haul and might not work at all.
QOTW: Ooh, too many to list. I haven't read a new book in WAY too long, but I love Margaret Atwood and Zadie Smith!
Me: 41, DH: 45
DD, 6/15/2013
TTC #2 beginning January 2014
AMH 1.05; FSH range 7-11
July 2014: IUI #1. Follistim + Pregnyl. 2 follicles--BFN
September 2014: IUI #2. Follistim + Pregnyl + Ganirelix + Crinone. 4(?) follicles--BFN
October 2014: IUI #3. More Follistim + More Ganirelix + Pregnyl + Crinone. 4 follicles--BFP! Beta #1=10 Beta #2=33 Beta #3=97 Beta #4=158. M/C 11/1/14
December 2014: IVF #1. Microdose Lupron protocol. 9R, 9M, 9F. 3 5-day blasts transferred 12/15. BFFN.
August 2015: IVF #3. 14R, 13M, 11F. Froze 5 blasts for CCS testing. 3 normals. FET planned for 10/2015.
My Ovulation Chart
1. My name is Julie and I am from Texas.
2. TTC #2, unofficially we have been trying for about a year or so. Officially, we are just starting to get serious.
3. I planned to use ovulation test this time around to help time the baby dance. In April I have an appointment to get a prescription for Clomid and progesterone. With our first I had low progesterone, and I figure it will be the case this time around.
4.Waiting to ovulation.
5. I’m very nervous this time around, especially to go down the road of treatments again.
QOTW: Joyce Meyer, because she helps me to think more positive.
** Our TTC Journey Blog **
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TTC for over 3 years. After several infertility treatments, we received our first BFP!!
Me: 40 DH: 38
TTC since November 2012
Elias (Eli) born 9/2/17 at 7:07pm weight 8lbs 10oz and 20.5 inches long!!
Me: 40 DH: 38
TTC since November 2012
Elias (Eli) born 9/2/17 at 7:07pm weight 8lbs 10oz and 20.5 inches long!!
ETA--good luck at the RE's!
Me: 41, DH: 45
DD, 6/15/2013
TTC #2 beginning January 2014
AMH 1.05; FSH range 7-11
July 2014: IUI #1. Follistim + Pregnyl. 2 follicles--BFN
September 2014: IUI #2. Follistim + Pregnyl + Ganirelix + Crinone. 4(?) follicles--BFN
October 2014: IUI #3. More Follistim + More Ganirelix + Pregnyl + Crinone. 4 follicles--BFP! Beta #1=10 Beta #2=33 Beta #3=97 Beta #4=158. M/C 11/1/14
December 2014: IVF #1. Microdose Lupron protocol. 9R, 9M, 9F. 3 5-day blasts transferred 12/15. BFFN.
August 2015: IVF #3. 14R, 13M, 11F. Froze 5 blasts for CCS testing. 3 normals. FET planned for 10/2015.
My Ovulation Chart
2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...? TTC #2 since October 2012
3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping? I am not yet seeing the RE. We need to. I am temping, charting with FF, and using OPKs.
4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww? I am WTO.
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) I'm not sure how I feel yet. I know my TSH is so very out of whack. I am on a new dosage and hope we can get this straightened out soon.
QOTW:
What is your favorite book and/or author? I absolutely love the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
@soontobeshrader - GL at the RE!!
1. PrivateOne - CT
2. TTC #1 since 2009
3. Prepping for IVF #2. Will be doing PGD this go round as well.
4. BCP prep ends in 5 days. Baseline appt next Wed!
5. Anxious and scared, but at least I know what to expect as I've already done IVF once before.
QOTW:
Hmmmm, I don't really read. I do love the book Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway. Awesome for over coming fear.
**** siggy warning - bfp & loss **** ---- All Welcome ---
Me: 44 - Hashimoto's (under control), DH: 38 - (minor issues)
IUIs: 2 in 2012 ... Both BFN
IVF #1: 10/16/13 ... BFP, however it was not viable and ended in an early loss at 7weeks.
IVF #2: Feb '14 ... Cancelled. Positive beta at baseline appt, became very early loss.
IVF #2: Apr '14 ... Retrieval Only. 2 embryos made it to day 3 freeze & will be batched with IVF #3 for PGD testing.
IVF #3: June '14 ... Retrieval Only. 4 embryos growing, all arrested before day 5. Two from April thawed, but also arrested.
Currently benched while determining how to proceed.
"Keep going until you can't fail"
1. katy from texas
2. will be 2 years next month
3. We just began our DEIVF cycle.... so weird. My FET is scheduled for May!
QOTW:
What is your favorite book and/or author?
I love Memoirs right now... Jen Lancaster is my favorite and I am reading Mindy Kaling's book right now and it is hilarious!
Me:36 DH:38 TTC#1 since 4/2012
Me DX: Hashimotos,Hypothyroid, DOR, MTHFR, DH: normal
IUI #1-#4 BFNs and a few cancelled cycles in the mix.
- poor responder
***Suprise BFP on 6/13/13. Natural MC @6wks 3days
IVF#1 and 2- Cancelled due to no response on max stimms
FET 5/20- BFP
1st Beta- 641
2nd beta- 2166
Sono- TWINS!!!!
Two Boys! Born January 2015 @36 weeks. Healthy and no NICU! So blessed!
BFP- 10-16-14 EDD 6/13/15: MC 12-1-14
1. Becky from Pitts
2. Started RE 4/11
3. DE IVF#1
4. Lupron
5. Starting to get excited but ask me this another day and answer will be different
QOTW: James Patterson (Alex Cross series), Karen Slaughter, Iris Johanson, Elin Hilderbrand...I think I need to read some "smart" books
ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive. Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)
DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!
I start TTC in April / May! BC comes out April 10th!
Favorite Book / Author? I'd say anything by Jodi Piccoult. I love her!
** Our TTC Journey Blog **
** Our Pregnancy Blog **
TTC for over 3 years. After several infertility treatments, we received our first BFP!!
2. TTC#2 since June/July 2013
3/4. CD4. First medicated cycle. On meds. 75iu of Follistim. Projected IUI#1 date end of next week.
5. Trying to be hopeful, but feel a bit down. IF is a horrible thing to deal with. My job is crazy and DH job is crazy, so I'm really hoping this first IUI does the trick.
Books? I read a lot for work. A lot. So I don't read a lot outside of work. Last book I read was Angel of Death Row (non-fiction) and I thought it was amazing. I'm on the 2nd book of the Hunger Games, which I hope to finish some day......
1. URMySunshine77 from California
2. NTNP for three months. TTC #2 for a month
3. What are you doing this cycle? Temping, monitoring CM, and taking PNV
4. I am still waiting on my PPP and ovulation confirmation. I really thought that I was ovulating pre-period about five days ago and convinced DH to BD, but my temps didn't reflect this suspicion. I am weaning LO over this month, so hopefully AF returns soon. I've had a lot of different CM every day since my imaginary O, so I think my hormones are recalibrating.
5. I feel positive about the TTC process because I am working hard to monitor fertility and promote ovulation's return. I don't feel positive about a BFP this month anymore.
QOTW:
My favorite author is Isabel Allende. I love magical realism. If you are looking for a good book, I would recommend her memoir Paula.
"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." - Eleanor Roosevelt
@Samuelismomma: You must be frustrated at the irregular cycles. I hope that they even out for you soon.
@Davie813: I hope that you get some answers from the RE visit.
I love Margaret Atwood. Have you read The Handmaiden’s Tale?
@missjulierenee: Good luck with starting to TTC officially again. Welcome again.
@Soontobeshrader: I am excited about your appointment and that you get the answers you need.
My sister used to own the Wally Lamb book. I’ll have to see if she left it at my parents’ house. I didn’t realize that it was so highly regarded.
@jchickiem: I always loved the Laura Ingalls Wilder books. I hope that you get your dosage regulated soon.
@PrivateOne: I wish you luck on IVF #2.
@ksgsmu: I really enjoyed Mindy Kaling’s memoir. I haven’t read it yet, but you should check out B.J. Novak’s memoir!
@KirstenAlecia: stay positive, gal! I love your cheerful demeanor in all of the posts.
@mindaa: We are visiting DH’s parents in Gilbert this weekend. I’m sorry to hear that you might have O’ed early. I hope this next cycle goes positively.
@JimBobCooter: I wish you luck on your upcoming IVF.
Can you tell me what inspired your name? It cracks me up.
I love Kerouac. Did you see the On the Road movie? I have not.
@BeckyP005: I am excited for you, too. I hope your IVF is a positive one.
Are you going dancing this weekend?
@MamaBear904: congratulations on starting to TTC again and I hope your TTC journey is a short and happy one. J
@Mommalawyer: Where are you located in Cali?
I can’t imagine that stress that IF brings along with all of the other stressors that life contains. I respect your patience and fortitude and hope that your journey ends with a BFP soon.
"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." - Eleanor Roosevelt
I have hazel eyes (my dad has brown and my mom has blue- one brother has blue and one has brown)
My husband has brown eyes ( his dad has blue, mom has brown- one sister has green and one brother has brown)
So really there was no figuring this all out about potential eye color! SO we choose a donor WITH hazel eyes ( like my own) Her father and Mother had blue eyes! Who the heck knows what our kids will have- I think any color combination is possible at this point!! We were actually open to any eye color but the Hazel was a bonus and help sway us a tiny bit. Her height and coloring was more important to us than eye color.
SOOOO confusing!!!!!
Me:36 DH:38 TTC#1 since 4/2012
Me DX: Hashimotos,Hypothyroid, DOR, MTHFR, DH: normal
IUI #1-#4 BFNs and a few cancelled cycles in the mix.
- poor responder
***Suprise BFP on 6/13/13. Natural MC @6wks 3days
IVF#1 and 2- Cancelled due to no response on max stimms
FET 5/20- BFP
1st Beta- 641
2nd beta- 2166
Sono- TWINS!!!!
Two Boys! Born January 2015 @36 weeks. Healthy and no NICU! So blessed!
2, 3 & 4. First step on TTC path as of next week - currently AF in town, hence not yet started.
5. Anxious as I don't know yet whether it will be an easy or hard journey, but thankful that I've found this site - seriously amazed at some of you here, the support you show each other and the strength you have. Fingers crossed for us all x
2. Since Mar 2012 (holy crap - just realized - 2 years!)
3. We have been working with (seeing) a RE since June/July 2013. Have had 3 failed IUIs, 2 failed IVFs. We are 'off' this month and will do a Natural FET next cycle.
4. Day 18 - waiting for AF so another 10 - 14 days. Technically I guess we are in the 2WW but since we each were traveling this month and only BD once on D15 and I wasn't using OPKs, the chances of anything having happened are pretty low.
5. Just want AF to arrive so we can start FET - I have heard that FET can have higher success rates than IVF since you are not as amped up on hormones....not sure if that is true but since 2 IVFs didn't work, I am ready to try something new.
QOTW:
Hmm - favorite author is probably Jhumpa Lahiri. Favorite book is tough - I just finished "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand and loved it. Probably the best book I have read in a LONG time.
@jchickiem, I love the Laura Ingalls Wilder books, too. DD got the boxed set for xmas, and DH and I both want to break into it!
Me: 41, DH: 45
DD, 6/15/2013
TTC #2 beginning January 2014
AMH 1.05; FSH range 7-11
July 2014: IUI #1. Follistim + Pregnyl. 2 follicles--BFN
September 2014: IUI #2. Follistim + Pregnyl + Ganirelix + Crinone. 4(?) follicles--BFN
October 2014: IUI #3. More Follistim + More Ganirelix + Pregnyl + Crinone. 4 follicles--BFP! Beta #1=10 Beta #2=33 Beta #3=97 Beta #4=158. M/C 11/1/14
December 2014: IVF #1. Microdose Lupron protocol. 9R, 9M, 9F. 3 5-day blasts transferred 12/15. BFFN.
August 2015: IVF #3. 14R, 13M, 11F. Froze 5 blasts for CCS testing. 3 normals. FET planned for 10/2015.
My Ovulation Chart
ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive. Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)
DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!
"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." - Eleanor Roosevelt
ME:46 MH:44 DE IVF 2014
Met with RE 4/11. 2 IUI's BFN. DE best option. Switched clinics to do "shared" program. Had to retake all tests and a mamm that put me behind and then on a DE waiting list for 12 months. Picked a donor!! (10/13/13) Got matched. Estimated transfer in December. After 2.5 years of patiently waiting I will finally cycle....can hardly believe it. DE cycle got cancelled. One of her tests came back positive. Waiting for another donor. Donor picked!! (1/18/14)
DE IVF #1 (4/26) BFN DE FET #1 (6/4) BFP! Beta 1=339 Beta 2=852 Beta 3=9957 EDD 2/22/15!!
Radiantly, from NYC.
2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...?
3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist ( RE)? If so where are you at? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? Charting/temping?
4. Where are you in your cycle? ( Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
QOTW:
What is your favorite book and/or author?
good luck- hope this if your month!!!!
Me:36 DH:38 TTC#1 since 4/2012
Me DX: Hashimotos,Hypothyroid, DOR, MTHFR, DH: normal
IUI #1-#4 BFNs and a few cancelled cycles in the mix.
- poor responder
***Suprise BFP on 6/13/13. Natural MC @6wks 3days
IVF#1 and 2- Cancelled due to no response on max stimms
FET 5/20- BFP
1st Beta- 641
2nd beta- 2166
Sono- TWINS!!!!
Two Boys! Born January 2015 @36 weeks. Healthy and no NICU! So blessed!
1. CML11, NH
2. 1 year except a few months last fall. OPK testing since Nov, started temping this month
3. What are you doing this cycle? Diagnostic testing, first RE app was today (yay)
4. Where are you in your cycle? AF, CD 2
5. How do you feel about this cycle? Hopeful the testing goes well, disappointed to have to wait for next cycle to start Clomid
QOTW:
What is your favorite book and/or author?
Seriously, I'm embarrassed to answer, but I finished the Hunger Games series and it was phenomenal. Looking to start Divergent. I sound like I'm getting my reading list from a teenager!
2. How long have you been TTC? TTC#1 or TTC#2, 3 etc...? TTC #3 but my husbands first. I've been trying for over 2 years
3. I'm seeing an RE. Just finished my 2nd medicated cycle of Gonal, trigger, and progesterone 2 weeks ago. It worked but another mc and I'm on bc now to shrink some cyst and give my ovaries a rest. I may start my last cycle next week before we move on to IVF.
4. N/A
5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) Can you get preg on birth control? Lol
QOTW:
What is your favorite book and/or author? I hate to read. I prefer magazines or how to books.
Good luck to all of you.
1. Lm92599 Southern California
2. TTC#4--- But my DH first...since March 2012
3. Clomed IUI #1 (Have been seeing RE since June 2013) 1 failed IVF in Nov 2013, took a break and now saving for next IVF.. Doing IUI while we wait.
4. CD2- Have an appt tomorrow for CD3 Ultrasound and blood work.
5. I am really hopeful this cycle, we have not tried an IUI yet, although we just found out DH sperm has 27.6% DNA fragmentation. So this concerns me. He has been taking Vit C and Vit E for a month, and I have been on COQ10 for about 2 1/2 months. I am really excited for my appt tomorrow to finally get the ball rolling on this cycle.
QOTD: I like Gillian Flynn. Loved Gone Girl... I have not read for a while. Ive been busy learning how to crochet. (youtube can teach anything!)
DH: 31 Fair DNA fragmentation test
TTC: since March 2012
09-21-13 start IVF #1
10-04-13 ER 6 eggs, 6 mature, all 6 fertilized. 3 frozen
10-08-13 fresh transfer canceled due to high progesterone
waiting for FET
10-18 started BCP
10-29 baseline appt scheduled
11-20 scheduled date of FET #1
12-2 BFN
3-1-14 moving on to the next step. Switched RE. going to plan 3 IUI cycles while saving for IVF#2
April 2014- IUI#1 BFN
May 2014- IUI#2 BFN
June 2014 IUI#3 BFN
Taking a break for a while, focusing on our wedding.
Sept 24th missed period! Surprise natural BFP
10-15-14 first ultrasound
06-05-15 EDD
DH: 31 Fair DNA fragmentation test
TTC: since March 2012
09-21-13 start IVF #1
10-04-13 ER 6 eggs, 6 mature, all 6 fertilized. 3 frozen
10-08-13 fresh transfer canceled due to high progesterone
waiting for FET
10-18 started BCP
10-29 baseline appt scheduled
11-20 scheduled date of FET #1
12-2 BFN
3-1-14 moving on to the next step. Switched RE. going to plan 3 IUI cycles while saving for IVF#2
April 2014- IUI#1 BFN
May 2014- IUI#2 BFN
June 2014 IUI#3 BFN
Taking a break for a while, focusing on our wedding.
Sept 24th missed period! Surprise natural BFP
10-15-14 first ultrasound
06-05-15 EDD
Hopefully we made the right choice! I didn't know about IGO medical Group.
When is your IUI?
DH: 31 Fair DNA fragmentation test
TTC: since March 2012
09-21-13 start IVF #1
10-04-13 ER 6 eggs, 6 mature, all 6 fertilized. 3 frozen
10-08-13 fresh transfer canceled due to high progesterone
waiting for FET
10-18 started BCP
10-29 baseline appt scheduled
11-20 scheduled date of FET #1
12-2 BFN
3-1-14 moving on to the next step. Switched RE. going to plan 3 IUI cycles while saving for IVF#2
April 2014- IUI#1 BFN
May 2014- IUI#2 BFN
June 2014 IUI#3 BFN
Taking a break for a while, focusing on our wedding.
Sept 24th missed period! Surprise natural BFP
10-15-14 first ultrasound
06-05-15 EDD
Not sure. Was told "end of next week" by our RE. Monday will be CD8 for me, so I'll probably know more then. What's your cycle looking like? I'm assuming you live in SD too?
Your getting close- yay. Is this your first IUI? I assume no, because your moved on to injectibles.. but could be wrong.
DH: 31 Fair DNA fragmentation test
TTC: since March 2012
09-21-13 start IVF #1
10-04-13 ER 6 eggs, 6 mature, all 6 fertilized. 3 frozen
10-08-13 fresh transfer canceled due to high progesterone
waiting for FET
10-18 started BCP
10-29 baseline appt scheduled
11-20 scheduled date of FET #1
12-2 BFN
3-1-14 moving on to the next step. Switched RE. going to plan 3 IUI cycles while saving for IVF#2
April 2014- IUI#1 BFN
May 2014- IUI#2 BFN
June 2014 IUI#3 BFN
Taking a break for a while, focusing on our wedding.
Sept 24th missed period! Surprise natural BFP
10-15-14 first ultrasound
06-05-15 EDD
DH: 31 Fair DNA fragmentation test
TTC: since March 2012
09-21-13 start IVF #1
10-04-13 ER 6 eggs, 6 mature, all 6 fertilized. 3 frozen
10-08-13 fresh transfer canceled due to high progesterone
waiting for FET
10-18 started BCP
10-29 baseline appt scheduled
11-20 scheduled date of FET #1
12-2 BFN
3-1-14 moving on to the next step. Switched RE. going to plan 3 IUI cycles while saving for IVF#2
April 2014- IUI#1 BFN
May 2014- IUI#2 BFN
June 2014 IUI#3 BFN
Taking a break for a while, focusing on our wedding.
Sept 24th missed period! Surprise natural BFP
10-15-14 first ultrasound
06-05-15 EDD