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Saw an RE today

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Hi all you lovely ladies!  I was a bit MIA last week as I was on a blissful vacation up in Vermont & New Hampshire. The first 4 days were with all women and babies. It was the first annual of what hopefully will be a recurring women's weekend.  It was refreshing and lovely.  I held a baby which was a really nice feeling.  I think it affected my ovulation b/c I O'ed a few days early and luckily my DH joined me in time. We BD on -3, -1, and 0. 

Today I went to an RE for the first consultation.  This is the 6th month of actively trying and since I had an issue removing my Paraguard IUD last Feb (it broke!), I wanted to be sure there were no pieces floating around in my cervix.  Plus, although I'm REALLY HOPING we are pregnant this cycle and can do it naturally, it will be good to please my & DH's parents and the nagging thought that maybe there is something wrong.

The good news: He said my ovaries are beautiful and that I have plenty of eggs.  Also, there is no residual IUD up there.  So both of those are a relief.

The not-so-good news: I have a 1.8cm endometrioma on my right ovary and he said it COULD be the reason we're not pregnant.  But, my periods aren't painful and I have never heard of myself having endometriosis so I don't quite know what to make of it.

I'm going to move ahead with the next steps which are genetic screening, blood tests (I had like 10 vials taken today), and DH has to go in this week for bloodwork and semen analysis. Then if I get AF in 2 weeks (due on our 1 year anniversary!! That would be a great anniv. gift if we got a BFP!), I'll go in for baseline bloodwork and the dye test & saline test.

So that's where I'm at, ladies. Any comments/suggestions are welcome. XO Thanks


TTC#1 since Aug 2013, I'm 37, DH 41.  
Maya Arvigo Abdominal massage (daily self care), plus TTC meditations.
I'm very sensitive to diet (gluten, avoid processed foods) and environment. Have a history of inflammation and tendinitis before going off gluten in 2009.  
July 2014 - RE Visit #1: Eggs look good, Endometrioma on R ovary, HSG showed blocked R tube close to ovary. DH SA normal 
DX: Endometriosis probably the IF cause and gunking up tubes.  Since egg reserve is high, RE says I can wait a couple months and then get laproscopic surgery to remove endo & clear tube.  If that doesn't help then move to IVF. 
Dec 2014 - Saw new RE - does not recommend surgery on tube as it isn't likely to help.  Doubts I have endometriosis.  My endometrioma shrunk to neglible size (yay!) 
Seriously considering IVF in March/April
12/17/14 - Natural BFP! 
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  • TAT2MAMITAT2MAMI member

    Congratulations on your healthy ovaries and bounty of eggs! Sorry to hear about the endometrioma. Did the RE say what to do about that, if anything?

    Here's hoping that holding that baby gives you a BFP vibe! What an awesome anniversary surprise!! FX for you!!

    Me: 38 ~  DH: 38 ~   DD: 8
    TTC #2 since March/April 2014.
     
     
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  • marijaa333marijaa333 member
    Thanks for sharing your experience - I haven't been to an RE yet and had no idea what to expect. Hope the endometrioma can be taken care of quickly if needed!
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  • RadiantlyRadiantly member
    Thanks ladies. No, he didn't say anything that was happening with the endometrioma.  Just hoping for BFP......
    TTC#1 since Aug 2013, I'm 37, DH 41.  
    Maya Arvigo Abdominal massage (daily self care), plus TTC meditations.
    I'm very sensitive to diet (gluten, avoid processed foods) and environment. Have a history of inflammation and tendinitis before going off gluten in 2009.  
    July 2014 - RE Visit #1: Eggs look good, Endometrioma on R ovary, HSG showed blocked R tube close to ovary. DH SA normal 
    DX: Endometriosis probably the IF cause and gunking up tubes.  Since egg reserve is high, RE says I can wait a couple months and then get laproscopic surgery to remove endo & clear tube.  If that doesn't help then move to IVF. 
    Dec 2014 - Saw new RE - does not recommend surgery on tube as it isn't likely to help.  Doubts I have endometriosis.  My endometrioma shrunk to neglible size (yay!) 
    Seriously considering IVF in March/April
    12/17/14 - Natural BFP! 
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  • URMySunshine77URMySunshine77 member
    That is wonderful about your egg supply!! :-) I hope that you receive your anniversary BFP and don't have to worry about anything else.

    What is the next step regarding the endometrioma if you do have another cycle?

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  • C_GirlieC_Girlie member
    Sorry I have no advise but good luck & yes I also hope you get that BFP anniversary present. Keep us posted
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  • hooligans4hooligans4 member
    Yay for good ovaries.
    Boo for endo.
    Fx for that anniversary BFP. That would be awesome!!!!!

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  • thirtyninetofortythirtyninetoforty member
    Hope those babies brought you luck this cycle :)
    41 & single; DX:  PCOS
    TTC #1 with IUI and donor sperm
    First IUI May, 2014, Clomid + Trigger = BFN
    Second IUI July, 2014, Clomid + Trigger = BFN
    Third IUI Dec, 2014, Femara + Follistim + Trigger = BFN
    Fourth IUI Feb 2015, Femara + Follistim + Trigger = C/P :(

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  • MelissaMisoMelissaMiso member
    I LOVE NH and VT, so beautiful up there! Congrats on all the good news. FX this is your month!!!

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  • kindershlitzkindershlitz member
    Hopefully you brought back a souvenir from your relaxing trip ;) Yay for lotsa eggs!
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  • supersarah77supersarah77 member
    No suggestions but fx that this is your month. And not awesome news with the endo but also not horrible!
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  • kelley72kelley72 member
    Sounds like your trip was wonderful!  Hopeful news regarding your "full basket" and best wishes for a wonderful anniversary with a + close behind!
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  • Davie813Davie813 member
    Yay for lots of eggs!  I hope you get your anniversary BFP and it's not even an issue, but at least the endometrioma doesn't sound like it's causing you problems.
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    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.
    April 2015: IVF #2.  Microdose Lupron protocol.  16R, 15M, 12F. Transferred 2 5-day blasts 4/12 and froze 4--BFP!  M/C 5/25/15
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  • mdogan29mdogan29 member
    Good luck!!! FX :)
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    BFP: 10/07/2013; MC 10/15/2013 @ 7 wks (natural), focused on health issues for 7 months.
    TTC again: 6/2014, 2nd round Letrozole, BFP 7/7/2014!!! --- EDD 3/18/2015!!!

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