Hey everyone!
I've been a lurker for a long time but I thought it was about time I introduced myself. I'm 30 yrs old and DH is 28 yrs old. We got married in August 2012 and I immediately came off of birth control pills after being on them for 12 yrs. We continued to use protection for a while so I could get my cycle back on track (I've been irregular since my first period so it was no surprise to me that I was irregular once I came off of the pill). We waited until May 2013 to actively start trying but I was still having 45-55 day cycles so I went to the OB. She did all sorts of testing on me and DH in October 2013, My husband's SA came back normal. My HSG was clear, hormone levels were normal, but the u/s showed polycystic ovaries so I was diagnosed with anovulatory PCOS. I did one cycle of Clomid 50mg CD 4-8 in February 2014 but I had no significant follicular growth (there were tons of follicles on both sides but nothing bigger than 8mm by CD14). I decided to switch to the RE in April 2014. She did more tests, including a saline u/s (normal) and a 3hr glucose test which showed IR. She put me on Metformin 1000mg a day and a low-carb, low-sugar diet. I've lost 20 lbs since then and this month we did a cycle with Femara 2.5mg x10 on CD 3. I had a 19mm follicle on my left ovary on CD17 so I triggered and we did TI. I've being using the Endometrin suppositories since the trigger shot as well. Like an idiot, I took pregnancy tests so I could see the HCG leave my system (it was nice to see the two pretty lines though when it was in my system even though I know it wasn't real). I took one yesterday and it was still negative. I go for my beta tomorrow morning but I am not very hopeful. I've been having a little bit of pain on the side where my left ovary is and I'm convinced that this cycle didn't work and that AF is just going to rear her ugly head. This has been a long journey and we're paying OOP so we only have enough saved to do a couple more treatments with the femara, ovidrel, and TI before we have to give up for a while and figure out what our other options are. It's been difficult and I have tons of pregnant friends and family members who I pretty much just want to punch most of the time. Anyway, that's my story. Thanks for listening.
Stef
Me: 30 yrs (PCOS), DH: 28 yrs (SA normal)
June 19, 2008: Started dating
August 12, 2012: Got married
September 2012: Came off BC pills after 12 yrs
September 2012-May 2013: Irregular periods (every 45-55 days), no positives on OPKs, used fertility friend
May 2013: Started actively TTC, talked to OB about irregular periods and possible anovulation
October 2013: HSG all clear, hormone levels normal, U/S showed polycystic ovaries, PCOS diagnosis
February 2014: Clomid 50mg days 4-8, many follicles on CD14 but none bigger than 8mm
March 2014: Switched to RE, saline u/s all clear
April 2014: 3hr glucose showed IR, started on Metformin 1000mg/day, put on low-carb low-sugar diet
June 2014: Femara 2.5mg x10 on CD3, 19mm follicle on CD17, Ovidrel, TI, Endometrin suppositories = BFP!!!
Our little one due March 11, 2015
Re: Long Time Lurker Intro Post
Me: 30 yrs (PCOS), DH: 28 yrs (SA normal)
June 19, 2008: Started dating
August 12, 2012: Got married
September 2012: Came off BC pills after 12 yrs
September 2012-May 2013: Irregular periods (every 45-55 days), no positives on OPKs, used fertility friend
May 2013: Started actively TTC, talked to OB about irregular periods and possible anovulation
October 2013: HSG all clear, hormone levels normal, U/S showed polycystic ovaries, PCOS diagnosis
February 2014: Clomid 50mg days 4-8, many follicles on CD14 but none bigger than 8mm
March 2014: Switched to RE, saline u/s all clear
April 2014: 3hr glucose showed IR, started on Metformin 1000mg/day, put on low-carb low-sugar diet
June 2014: Femara 2.5mg x10 on CD3, 19mm follicle on CD17, Ovidrel, TI, Endometrin suppositories = BFP!!!
Our little one due March 11, 2015
IF veterans; #1 conceived on second clomid+HCG+IUI, #2 conceived on 1st Letrozole+HCG+IUI
EDD: Feb 5, 2018
TTC since 08/2012
DX: DOR
Me: 30 yrs (PCOS), DH: 28 yrs (SA normal)
June 19, 2008: Started dating
August 12, 2012: Got married
September 2012: Came off BC pills after 12 yrs
September 2012-May 2013: Irregular periods (every 45-55 days), no positives on OPKs, used fertility friend
May 2013: Started actively TTC, talked to OB about irregular periods and possible anovulation
October 2013: HSG all clear, hormone levels normal, U/S showed polycystic ovaries, PCOS diagnosis
February 2014: Clomid 50mg days 4-8, many follicles on CD14 but none bigger than 8mm
March 2014: Switched to RE, saline u/s all clear
April 2014: 3hr glucose showed IR, started on Metformin 1000mg/day, put on low-carb low-sugar diet
June 2014: Femara 2.5mg x10 on CD3, 19mm follicle on CD17, Ovidrel, TI, Endometrin suppositories = BFP!!!
Our little one due March 11, 2015
DH (29): SA Perfect
TTC Since Jan '13, First RE Appt Jan '14
DX: Unspecified Ovarian Dysfunction, Long Cycles
May '13 BFP, C/P 4w3d
Apr '14: 50mg clomid + ovidrel + B2B IUI #1=BFP, Natural M/C 6.5wks
Oct '14: 100mg clomid + ovidrel + IUI#3 =BFN
Nov 14: 100mg clomid + ovidrel + B2B IUI#4=slow response, bad lining, cancelled
FU with RE, more bloodwork: Anticardiolipin +
Dec 14: 5mg Letrozole+baby aspirin +ovidrel + B2B IUI#4.1=BFFN
Jan '15: 5mg Letrozole +baby aspirin + ovidrel +B2B IUI #5= BFP!!
Me: 30 yrs (PCOS), DH: 28 yrs (SA normal)
June 19, 2008: Started dating
August 12, 2012: Got married
September 2012: Came off BC pills after 12 yrs
September 2012-May 2013: Irregular periods (every 45-55 days), no positives on OPKs, used fertility friend
May 2013: Started actively TTC, talked to OB about irregular periods and possible anovulation
October 2013: HSG all clear, hormone levels normal, U/S showed polycystic ovaries, PCOS diagnosis
February 2014: Clomid 50mg days 4-8, many follicles on CD14 but none bigger than 8mm
March 2014: Switched to RE, saline u/s all clear
April 2014: 3hr glucose showed IR, started on Metformin 1000mg/day, put on low-carb low-sugar diet
June 2014: Femara 2.5mg x10 on CD3, 19mm follicle on CD17, Ovidrel, TI, Endometrin suppositories = BFP!!!
Our little one due March 11, 2015