TTTC Checkin - 06/29/2015

GoldenKeys

Happy Monday, everybody!  This is going to be a post and run for me today.  DH took a vacation day and we're taking a little trip to Virginia beach.  He needs a little change of scenery.

What's going on this week? Post any updates... and good luck this cycle!

PAGING:
@GoldenKeys: dx:unexplained  treatment: currently benched, getting healthy
@kittycap  dx: PCOS  treatment: Clomid
@kristylang dx:Low counts/quality  treatment: Clomid+IUI
@jurba25 dx:PCOS/hypothyroidism  treatment: Clomid
@starlitfae dx:Unexplained, thyroid  treatment: Synthroid, femara, trigger+IUI
@chaconvanessa: dx:testing phase  treatment: Charting
@KidShrink: dx:Immature follies, thin lining   treatment: Femara/Ovidrel/Prometrieum
@mandasand: dx: low AMH  treatment:IVF
@jnissa: dx: DOR   treatment: IVF
@AnnieBananie90:  dx: PCOS   treatment: Clomid + TI
@Boogaloou: dx: PCOS +MFI  treatment:metformin, femara, Purgon + IUI
@27alex: dx: unknown  treatment: waiting to test
@SmileyMcGee
@tiffk10: dx PCOS  treatment: Femara +TI
@J_k4ever05  dx: PCOS + MFI (morph)   treatment: benched/getting healthy
@nickis32: dx: Endo + MFI (morph)
@dmsmth
@lifeislove87 dx:autoimmune challenges
@Alyeena dx: PCOS + MFI  treatment: modified IVF + ISCI
@BlissfulWifey: dx: Anovulatory: Progesterone + trigger
@SandyBrook: dx: irregular bleeding  treatment: testing phase
@Aera11: dx:mild PCOS treatment: Clomid
@AndieB83: dx:unexplained  treatment: Clomid/IUI
@Cupcakegal930: dx: MFI: count and motility  treatment: IVF+ISCI
@graphicgranite: dx: Possible PCOS treatment: Clomid + testing
@eekers: Unexplained treatment:Femara, Ovidrel, Prometrium
@stac12679: dx: Bilateral tubal blockage  treatment: mini IVF
@tripplek1988: dx: PCOS  treatment: Clomid
@amazeballz: DX: pcos treatment: TBD
@mmkipper: dx: MFI/motility treatment: Clomid + IUI
@ACleanLife24: dx: PCOS, MCTD and IBS:  treatment: testing phase
@Mando15: dx: PCOS  treatment: Clomid + IUI



NEWCOMERS:

To be added to the Weekly Checkin, please answer the following:

1.  How long have you been TTC?

2.  What is your diagnosis?

3.  What is your current treatment plan?


Question of the Week:   What do you do for a living?

GoldenKeys

AF arrived last night so I am on CD1.    We decided against stimming.   We don't need the stress right now, and frankly I would like to lose a little more weight first anyway.   Yesterday DH said that he needed some stress relief so we decided to take a little 2 day trip to Virginia, to a sweet little hotel that we visited a few months after we got married.  We're driving off as soon as this post is finished! :-)

QOTW: I've decided to return to teaching as an adjunct at our local community college.  It's a change of pace for me but I think that I'll really enjoy it!

bookworm40

No new news on this end.. Still waiting for AF to arrive so I can start on our second round of IVF.  Started with a personal trainer last week, i've lost some weight with just eating healthier but decided that I needed to add in the exercise part.  

QOTW- I'm a young adult librarian at a public library.  I LOVE my job and wouldn't change it for anything!  

@goldenkeys have a great trip! Enjoy and RELAX!!!! 

Inge Molon

Hi! I'm new here, and would love to join the conversation. DP and I have been in the process of TTC since 2013. I've got a diagnosis of PCOS. I've had wicked high testosterone levels, so doc has me on Metformin to help level that out. For me, today is CD1, just following another failed IUI. This go-round I'll be doing Letrozole and possibly Ovidrel, depending on whether or not I ovulate on my own this time.

QOTW: to pay the bills, I work as a project manager for a large consulting firm. For fun, though, I work as an associate at a children's clothing store...and now I'm starting to think that's a bit masochistic lol

jnissa

I'll probably be back and update again later in the week. Tuesday is hopefully my "all clear, let's go this cycle" for our IVF round. If not, something has gone dramatically wrong in the interim I'm nervous about having to switch RE's a the last minute, but since to a certain degree we consider this IVF a throw-away hail mary, the pressure is off.

I used to be a marketing director for a skin care line, but transitioned to consulting about five years ago. I spend a lot of time with my laptop  

kristylang

I begin my medicine and shots today for our first round of IVF. I have a positive attitude about what we are about to experience because in the end I hope for a BFP and then it will all be worth it. My neighbors threw me a fertility dinner last night where they had foods that are supposed to help boost fertility. It was an amazing feeling knowing what a great support group we have through this journey.

QOTW: I am a High School Special Education Teacher for students with Intellectual Disabilities. I absolutely love my job and the kids I teach. I am grateful that I was able to take this summer off to focus on myself, relaxing and beginning the next stage in our journey to become a bigger family.

Aera11

No news here either, just finished my last Provera last night and am waiting for AF and then will begin my Clomid.        @GoldenKeys enjoy!  Last minute trips are so much fun. 

@kristylang that is amazing, it sounds like a great support system!

I am a wedding and event planner.  My degree is in Public Relations but found an event job right out of college.  I've worked for other planners/companies but now work for myself and I absolutely love it!  

GoldenKeys

Inge Molon   I've added you to the checkin list. :-)

Mando15

I am in the same boat as @Aera11, today is my last Provera day and then just waiting for AF so I can start clomid & IUI.

QOTW, I am an account manager for a sports uniform company. I mainly work with little leagues and soccer clubs.

Thanks for adding me to the check in @GoldenKeys & have fun on your trip!

Elizabeth489

Hello!

Ttc since October 2013

PCOS

Currently taking metformin. Hopefully doctor will start clomid.

graphicgranite

Hi all, think my reply from yesterday got deleted so I'll try again. Nothing much new this week. In the middle of my second round of clomid and waiting to ovulate. DH and I were at a birthday party for a friend's kid over the weekend and were the only couple without kids, which always feels a little awkward and makes me kind of bummed out. But, on a brighter note, it's Canada Day here in Canada tomorrow which means a day off in the middle of the week!

@GoldenKeys enjoy your trip!
@kristylang your neighbors sound wonderful! Good luck with the ivf!

QOTW: I work in a lab at the hospital.

Have a good week everybody!

Vane55a1CJ

Hi all! AF showed up late last week and I spent most of the weekend enjoying drinks by the pool. DH & I are getting all our test results and have an appointment with the RE for next month. Unfortunately, most of my free time this week has gone to planning a baby shower for a coworker, which is slightly depressing. QOTW- I am a preschool director..I love my coworkers, kids, and families. But I have to admit sometimes being around so many little kids makes this process more frustrating.

MrsM00re87

Hello everyone...

TTC since March 2013

Initially diagnosed with PCOS from my OBGYN - who just looked at me and said I had PCOS, insisted she do ultrasound/blood work before making such a diagnosis. Ultrasound normal, slightly elevated testosterone. So Dx stands at PCOS. Was referred to FS upon further testing was also diagnosed with POA (premature ovarian failure).

Currently on my 4th clomid cycle with monitoring from my FS. Cd 14 ultrasound showed 2 mature follies at 24mm, and 1 other smaller one. Lining also looked good, but I can't remember what it was. I just so excited upon hearing the 2 follies comment. So today is cd 19, 3 dpo.

I am a nurse - working at a hospital currently.

GoldenKeys

Inge Molon   I've added you to the checkin list!

AshleySchulte87   So smart of you to insist on FULL testing -- they could have wasted precious months or even years for you.  Good luck!

MrsM00re87

The witch has paid me a visit today. And I really felt this cycle was gonna be it. What a let down... so onto a new cycle for me.