Trouble TTC

Intro

katietopazkatietopaz member
edited September 2014 in Trouble TTC
Hello everyone. I've been lurking the past couple weeks and have been a semi-regular over on TTGP, but since we had our first RE appointment yesterday I thought I would go ahead and introduce myself and join this community.

My name is Katie. I'm 25, DH is 29. We've been TTC for 11 cycles/10 months, and decided to go the RE route due to my consistently short LPs and prior non-surgical diagnosis of endometriosis (multiple ruptured ovarian cysts, U/S showing abnormal mass on my left ovary). Prior to our consultation with the RE yesterday, DH had an SA done, and he has low motility (27%), other numbers are average. I also had a progesterone test ordered by my OB/GYN at 7 DPO which came back at 6.2.

The consultation went well, I think, though I didn't gel as well with the RE as DH did. He wants to do a pretty standard workup: CD 3 bloodwork and ultrasound, HSG and SHG between CD 6-12, repeat SA for DH. He also wants me to do a 2-hour insulin test, since he thinks I may be insulin resistant - I'm overweight, in the obese category according to BMI, and been working on getting the weight off through WW - and apparently that could be affecting my LP, which I haven't heard of before. He also wants each of us to start supplements - me, CoQ10 and a folate; DH, a multivitamin and something called Cyrita which he said can help sperm quality/motility though that isn't its primary purpose...again, haven't heard of that before. He's a well-established RE, I hope that he's not giving us a weird runaround.

All this to say, we're still in the information-gathering phase as it seems like we may have multiple things going on. I'm feeling nervous about the upcoming tests as I get very squeamish about medical procedures, but I'll do whatever I need to for us to have as much information as possible. We're also both feeling a little emotional and overwhelmed, and in this awkward phase where we'd like to start letting our family and close friends know what's going on, but it still feels private.

Sorry about the wall of text. I'm thankful for a board like this, and I hope you'll have me.

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  • Welcome and good luck!
    Me: 34 | He: 40
    TTC since 08/2012
    DX: DOR




  • Thank you for the welcome and support, I was afraid I shouldn't be posting here since I haven't quite hit the one year mark of TTC.

    @iPutKetchupOnKetchup I love wine! H and I will most definitely be indulging this weekend, it sounds like the perfect way to relax.

    @rainbowbridge14 Unfortunately, I'm sure it's Cyrita--he gave us a card with the website. He'd forewarned us that if we Google'd it we'd see a lot of stuff about ED, and acknowledged that that's what it primarily treats. But apparently has had success with his patients? I'm not quite sure what to think. For the glucose test, I'm planning to do the "fasting" overnight. I'm nervous about it too, but part of me hopes that is the problem, so we can have something concrete to treat. He didn't mention PCOS, I think because that ultrasound was back in 2007, but I'm curious to see what he thinks once he does further testing.

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  • Welcome! It definitely is overwhelming, and you came to the right place :). Good luck!
    ME 28, DH 28
    09/2007 Married
    11/2007 TTC
    03/2010 SA dx = low morphology
    03/2014 RE dx Unexplained Infertility DH numbers are all up and look wonderful.
    08/2014 IUI#1 Clomid +Gonal-F+Ovidrel = BFN
    09/2014 IUI #2 Clomid+Gonal-F+Ovidrel = BFN
    10/2014 WFT apt. moving to IVF in Feb. 2015 FX!
  • Hi Katie! Sorry to find you here. Hope your stay is short and sweet. :)
    Me: 26 (IC/PCOS-2000mg of Metformin daily)

    June 2014- HSG=clear

    DH: 27 (SA results were great minus the slightly low morphology)
    Started dating DH in 2002 at 14 years old
    Married on 03.01.2014
    Officially TTC since April 2014 
    January 2013- Surprise BFP, m/c at 6 weeks, D&C 2 Weeks later
    April 2014- First RE appointment
    July 2014- IUI#1-Canx due to scar tissue and polyps. TI with the help of Ovidrel. BFN

    August 2014- Hysteroscopy to remove scar tissue and polyp

    September 2014- IUI #1.1-100mg Clomid, Ovideral, 11.5 million swimmers=BFP

    EDD-6/3/15- Our sweet baby Ryan was born on 1/6/15 and is in the arms of an Angel

    Dx with IC on 1/6/15



  • Hi Katie! I am sorry you have to join this board, but I hope you can find some support here. I have finished all of my testing; while it was all overwhelming, it now feels good to have a plan.

     I have other health problems that result in me being way too comfortable with medical tests, but since you said they make you nervous I would suggest rewarding yourself in some way when you get one out of the way. It is what my mom did with me when I was younger; let nurses draw blood and she would give me a pedi, etc.

    Best of luck!
    Married 06.30.2012
    TTC 10.01.2012
    BFP 06.04.2014  EDD 02.13.2015  D&C 07.25.2014

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    RE Consult Results
    Me: 32, PCOS, Hypothyroid, HSG All Clear
    DH: 33, Low Morph (2.5%)
    11.2014 (Letrozole+IUI+Progesterone)=?

  • Welcome, good luck.


    TTC #1

    Me: AMA, DH: MFI

    Official DX - MFI due to Hemochromatosis

    IVF #1 Nov. 2014 - ER 11/10 (10R 6M 6F) - ET 11/13 

    3DT of 3 embies - no frosties - CP = BFFN!!!!

    ****All Welcome****

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  • Sorry you have to be here, but welcome

    4 Losses (2003, 2008, Apr 2012, & Oct 2012)
    All RPL and IF testing with multiple REs = normal

    5 IUIs = BFN

    All AL are welcome
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  • Hi there! I, too, get really nervous for every and all medical procedures, but I really like pp's idea of rewarding yourself for getting through it. Welcome.
  • Welcome! This is a great board, happy to have you!

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    Me: (30) HSG/Bloodwork/Ultrasound: All looks good

    DH: (30): MFI

     IUIs #1-4 = BFN


    IVF #1 December January


    **********************All Welcome**********************

    January 3T Siggy

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  • Hi Katie ! I'm in the testing stage as well so feel free to PM me anytime if you'd like to talk! Good luck!



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    Me 24: PCOS & elevated Prolactin --- H 28: SA great
    Married <3 September 2012 -- TTC #1 Since September 2013

    Femara 5mg + Ovidrel + TI + Progesterone
    = BFP!
    Beta #1:  12/24  371  -  Beta #2:  12/26  898

  • Welcome. Sounds like you are on the right track

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    January & February: 2 IUIs, BFN
    March:  IUI, ectopic, 2 surgeries with 1 tube removed
    May - July: 3 more IUIs, all BFN, on to IVF
    August: IVF#1, BFN
    September:  FET#1, BFP!!!
    It's a girl!!!
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  • Hi! Welcome...sorry you have to be here. I'm almost done with the testing phase. Husband had his SA, I had several u/s, cd3 blood work, and HSG. Now I'm waiting for my cd21 blood work. My ob/gyn ordered this all and I'm waiting for my referral to a RE. I completely get your fear of medical procedures! I'm terrified of bloodwork. But trust me, it gets easier to more you do! Ketchup is right with the wine....it makes life easier. Hugs :)

    ***SIGGY WARNING***

    Me (26) & DH (26)
    Dog Momma to 2 amazing furbabies
    Started dating: May 6, 2005 & Married: August 4, 2012
    Diagnosis: PCOS


    September 2013 - January 2014: Not trying but not preventing
    February 2014:
    Officially TTC (BBT, OPKs, etc)
    February-August 2014: Irregular Cycles, U/S showed Fibroids/Cysts, Provera required to get AF, BFNs
    September & October 2014: Testing Months with Reproductive Endocrinologist!
    DH's SA: Normal (116.4 million sperm, 97% motility, 36% morphology) - WHO criteria
    DH's Repeat SA: Poss. Low Morph. (138 million sperm, 73% motility, 8% morphology) - Kruger criteria
    HSG and SIS: Normal (tubes clear)

    Medicated Cycle:
     5mg Letrozole + Trigger Injection + TI = BFP!!

    ESTIMATED DUE DATE: AUGUST 13, 2015

    Beta #1: 12/8 - 1,040 Beta #2: 12/10 - 2,902 Beta #3: 12/16 - 19,321
    Ultrasound #1: 12/12 (5 weeks 1 day) - Gestational sac and yolk sac present
    Ultrasound #2: 12/18 (6 weeks 0 days) - Measuring good, heart rate 99
    Ultrasound #3: 12/26 (7 weeks 1 day) - Measuring good, heart rate 150




  • It definitely sounds like you are in the right place. Especially since you seem to have everyone else's blessings. :-)  Welcome! Hope your stay here is short!
  • Welcome, sorry you have to be here but this is a great community.

    Me (29), DH (38)

    Oct 2009   - Married
    Aug 2011   - Started TTC
    Jan 2012   - OB Referred to RE
    Feb 2012   - RE Visit #1
    Apr 2012   - HSG (Normal), PCOS - DH SA (low count and low motility)  
    June 2012   - Provera, Clomid, TI - BFN
    July 2012   - IUI #1, Provera, Clomid 50mg, Trigger Injection - BFN
    Aug 12 - Feb 14 - Break
    Feb 2014   - New OB referred to new RE
    Mar 2014   - New RE visit #1
    Apr 2014    - TSH  level elevated, need to retest.
    May 2014   - TSH retested, higher than 1st test. Start on Synthroid. DH SA (Normal)
    June 2014   - Start on DHEA, CO-Q10, New brand of Prenatals
    July 2014   - Cycle came on its own, b/w on CD2, TSH (normal), Femara CD3-CD7, CD14 - u/s + Ovidrel + baby aspirin regimen. IUI #1 B2B on CD15/16 - BFN

    August 2014 - u/s on CD3 normal, Femara CD3-CD7, u/s CD12, Ovidrel on CD13. IUI #2 B2B on CD 14/CD15 - BFN.

    September  2014 - u/s on CD3 normal, Femara CD3-CD7, u/s scheduled for CD12

    *** September 3T Siggy Challenge: Favorite Fall Shows ***

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  • I'm sorry you find yourself here, but welcome! You'll find this to be a great place for support. Best of luck to you.
    Me: 31 (PCOS) possible right tube issues DH: 36 (SA normal) 
    Started dating in 2006, Married 2012 
    TTC since November 2013 
    First RE visit due to irregular periods: June 2014
    Lap/Hysto to remove polyps, cyst and tube blockage 11/6
    Cycle 1 (Dec. 2014) TI with Clomid, Trigger, & Progesterone CX due to no response
    Impatiently Waiting CD1 to try again with Fermara Back on the bench due to giant cyst,
    who know I'd ovulate on my own after a cancelled cycle and end up with a mega cyst :(
    All Welcome
     
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  • Welcome to the community, sorry you have to be here. This is a great group of women that I've learned so much from.
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