TTTC Checkin 10/5/2015

GoldenKeys

Happy Monday everybody!  It's checkin time...

Welcome new members: @lablover78, @erica0901, @agriffin92013, @Lin&say, @JamieL31210

Hugs for anyone who needs one today.

BFP HALL OF FAME:

stac12679: dx: Bilateral tubal blockage  treatment: mini IVF
tripplek1988: dx: PCOS  treatment: Clomid
KidShrink: dx:Immature follies, thin lining   treatment: Femara/Ovidrel/Prometrieum
krbjoy: dx: unexplained, low AMH, fibroids  treatment:Lupron, Follistim, Menopur + trigger
AdorkablePixie: dx: Hpyothalmic amenorrhea   treatment: Menopur, Ovidrel, IUI
kistra: dx: MFI  treatment: Clomid, Ovidrel, IUI

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
@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
@tiffk10: dx PCOS  treatment: Femara +TI
@J_k4ever05  dx: PCOS + MFI (morph)   treatment: benched/getting healthy
@nickis32: dx: Endo + MFI (morph)
@Aera11: dx:mild PCOS treatment: Clomid
@lifeislove87 dx:autoimmune challenges
@Alyeena dx: PCOS + MFI  treatment: modified IVF + ISCI
@BlissfulWifey: dx: Anovulatory: Progesterone + trigger
@SandyBrook: dx: irregular bleeding  treatment: testing phase
@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
@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
@Inge Molon: dx: PCOS  treatment: Letrozole + Ovidrel
@AshleySchulte87: dx: PCOS, Premature ovarian failure   treatment:Clomid
@clt2pwm11: dx:anovulatory PCOS  treatment: Provera + Clomid
@linne23 dx: PCOS  treatment: Clomid + trigger
@CopperLane dx: PCOS  treatment: possible Clomid
@mylienc: dx:low follicle count  treatment: Clomid + Novarel
@ceclarlinetlo: testing with RE
@babyexpress: dx: unexplained  treatment: Clomid + IUI
@GoatSnakeMouse: dx: MFI  treatment:waiting for RE
@Osteoblastic: dx:Irregular cycles, unofficial pCOS  treatment: Getting healthy
@riveridgional: dx: Unexplained, hypothyroidism, suspected ovulatory dysfunction  treatment: injectibles
@smfeuro:  dx: Unexplained and RPL  treatment: Clomid + Ovidrel
@Drove2u: dx:unexplained  treatment: IUI
@LauraNick2010: dx:unexplained  treatment: Provera + Clomid
@yellingbanana: dx: PCOS  treatment: Letrozole, metformin, trigger, TI
@twomommiestobe: dx: anovulatory treatment: testing + getting healthy
@turtle148: dx: LPD  treatment: Clomid + progesterone
@kaitlink33: dx: PCOS  treatment: Clomid + provera
@Whiggrrl65: dx: PCOS treatment: Letrozole and Ovidrel + IUI
@gardeniagirlknits: dx: hypothyroidism & thyroid cancer  dx: synthroid, thyroidectomy
@roosh1982: dx: Unexplained infertility  treatment: Femara, estrace + trigger
@rachlee2010: dx: DOR treatment: IUI
@AL_TwinCities: dx: Unknown  treatment: continued temping for now
@jclaire2: dx: Unexplained Infertility & hypothyroid  treatment:  Letrozole, trigger shot, IUI and progesterone
@tiffany929: dx: Endo treatment: Lupron injects
@hrenee721: dx: MFI treatment: Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI
@mackenzie07: dx: Endo + PCOS  treatment: Provera + Clomid
@lily55d:  dx: Endo + PCOS treatment: Metformin, Clomid + trigger
@calfherder: dx: MFI treatment: IUI then IVF
@Tawnie2929: dx: testing
@lablover78: dx: unexplained/irregular cycles/PCOS  treatment: acupuncture & herbs
@erica0901: dx: Unexplained  treatment:IUI, Clomid
@agriffin92013: dx: Unexplained treatment: IUI+femara
@Lin&say: dx: Unexplained  treatment: Clomid
@JamieL31210: dx: unexplained treatment: clomid 

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:  Anything special happening this month outside of TTC?

clt2pwm11

We are entering the fertile window this week, so please keep your fingers crossed that this will be the time we get pregnant! I didn't notice as many side effects with the clomid this time. Even though I was a little bloated, it was nothing like the first time. Still, I'm hoping that was the last time I have to take it! 

Outside of TTC, I take my Master's Comprehensive Exam on Friday. Luckily, this coincided with the week I'm on fall break at work, so I've had time to study and de-stress. The hubs and I are taking a mini getaway trip soon as well.

AL_TwinCities

This week I'm having my Celiac workup again. I was diagnosed over 5 years ago with Celiac Disease, an autoimmune disorder where your body attacks itself in reaction to any gluten in your system. Even though I've been gluten free since my diagnosis, I haven't felt 100% better. Since infertility and Celiac are correlated for many people, I want to know if I've healed or if I'm still dealing with the repercussions of my gluten eating past. My appt with the GI Dr isn't until early November though, so we'll see what I learn. Then our infertility consult is in early December, with testing to follow. At least I've got some dates on the calendar! Not optimistic I'll see a BFP before then.

This month I have a conference in Dallas and a product manufacturing plant visit in Toronto. Looking forward to them both, and seeing those cities for the first time!

GoldenKeys

We have decided to postpone IVF until next year.  I had kind of a meltdown about it but I'm okay now.  We are moving to a new house and I had forgotten how much work is involved in making that transition.  Trying to cycle and going through the stress of being PUPO will be too much.  Intellectually, it all makes perfect sense but I've been really emotionally invested in the idea of being pregnant before the end of the year.

The bright side is that I am in love with our new house.  I drive by it every day and can't believe that it's ours.  Well, at least it will be ours after closing.

QOTW:  My anniversary is coming up this month!

Tawnie2929

I have received the results of our testing dh is fine but I have mild pcos and a heart shaped uterus. So starting around the 20th I'm going to be taking clomid and hopefully that helps...on a side note my hsg was good no blockage but it did feel like liquid fire was being used on me.

Qotw: this month is busy for me as I sell wigs at scifi cons and have newyork comic con as well as Halloween craziness.

erica0901

I am currently in my TWW- 11dpiui. I tested this morning and not too surprisingly a BFN. I will hold off until Wednesday to test again. 

QOTW- I leave to go on vacation to Maine this Saturday

Whiggrrl65

Happy Monday ladies!

I'm currently 7dpiui. Been having cramping and heart burn but I'm blaming it on the progesterone suppositories and trying not to symptom spot.

We are going to the baseball hall of fame in Cooperstown, NY in 2 weeks and taking my MIL. This is our Christmas present to her from last year and we were originally supposed to take her in April but my dad got sick and we had to move it. She is very excited to finally go. Should be fun.

Aera11

Well it's been a longgg few weeks.  I did finally bleed after my CP and the nurse said I could count it as AF/cycle day 1.  She also said if I was up for it, my RE said it was okay to take my next round of Clomid.  DH and I talked it over and figured why not...I had read sometimes you're more fertile after a CP (who knows if that's actually true), so I didn't want to miss the opportunity.  I went in today for an u/s since I'm now at CD14 (of a 35 day cycle) and my largest follicle was around 9-10mm.  Do any of you know if they continue to grow?  I know they need to be at a minimum of 18mm for them to give me the HCG trigger (which I didn't get today) and the nurse said she didn't think I'd ovulate this month; I just didn't know if maybe it could happen later since my cycle is longer than 28 days.  Regardless, it was sad news.  I probably shouldn't have gotten my hopes up too much and am still trying to be a little hopeful thinking maybe I'll O later.  Otherwise, I go back on CD29 to see my RE and to figure out a new plan.  And today, today I am playing hooky.  I am going to see a movie and literally stuff my face full of popcorn.  

@goldenkeys I am so jealous you have that fun distracting project!!  A new house will be such an exciting journey for you

QOTW:  I don't really have any plans...I am in a wedding in a few weeks and since there's no BFP, I can at least enjoy myself since it's out of town.  DH goes out of the country around Halloween for a week so I am thinking maybe I'll try to plan a long weekend away for us around the holidays.  

ceclarlinetlo

Hi ladies

AF showed up early this month giving me an 11 day luteal phase. So now for the 5 cycles I've confirmed ovulation I've had luteal phases of 11, 12, 13 and 14 days which seems odd to me that they aren't consistent so I'm going to make sure we talk about it at my RE appointment. My records from the OB still haven't made it to the office - if they aren't there in a week I may just suck it up and drive the hour to take a copy there myself.

@clt2pwm11 FX for your BFP this cycle! And for your comprehensive exam! That's very exciting! What are you studying?

@GoldenKeys - ugh what a hard decision that must have been to make - so glad you are getting so much joy from your house while you have to wait. Congrats on your anniversary!

@Tawnie2929 - welcome! I have a weird uterus too - but I have a different defect called a septate uterus - I go nov 12 to see an RE who can hopefully fix it. FX for your clomid!

Hallowen is my second favorite holiday so I am pretty pumped for this month.

babyexpress

Happy Monday Ladies,

Not much for updates here.  Currently in 2nd half of TWW and trying to keep my mind on other things.  Have a business trip this week, so hopefully that will be a nice distraction.

QOTW: 3 birthdays in October (Me, Hubby and our Furbaby turns 3)  We will be doing lots of celebrating this month and the weather is already amazing. 

LauraNick2010

I am also in the 2nd half of my TWW. DH and I got back from vacationing to Fort Lauderdale on Saturday. It was good for us we had to BD right before vacation into the beginning of vacation so it set the tone for our trip and got some extra in just in case. DH did admit that if it doesn't happen this time he is going to be a little depressed. Normally he doesn't say much but I think having our 1 year wedding anniversary, coming up on 1 year of ttc, and if we would get a BFP the baby would chance being born on his birthday (he was born on his dad's birthday so he wants to keep the tradition going if possible) all the same time is hitting home. We don't have any plans this month. The only things I have are an Alzheimers walk and The Walking Dead returning which I'm stoked about.

Drove2u

Well dealing with an ectopic now. I got my blood results back today after methotrexate and they went down from 600 to 400. I'm so happy!! So I go back Friday for another blood test and make sure it's still going down. Can't wait to start another cycle already and do another iui.
This month is insane for me and unfortunately involves alcohol which I can't drink right now. Just to give you an idea of what's going on.

NYC cruise with the family
Gala benefit
Theatre to see baby doll with Dylan McDermott
Oktoberfest party
Winery trip with 15 friends
Wedding

I'm already exhausted!

twomommiestobe

I did get to hear part of my bloodwork results, everything looked great. Now which tests those were-I have no idea. The dr cancelled my hsg bc they were busy and said I can come next month.... ummm nope bc my cycles are 80 days lady! They didn't seem to care. I'm glad we found a different clinic because that would be another three months of waiting to do testing, then wait for results, then make a plan, then have to start....
I did spend the weekend with all of cousins, who are VERY fertile. Two baby bumps and countless children. I did very well, only a tiny bit of sadness but nothing like the psychotic jealous person I usually am

This month: two baby showers for donor's wife.... boooooo! that is our only plans we have. Ugghhh I might resume my psychotic jealous state after these showers hahaha p.s. we decided we are going to buy sperm, cheaper and I don't have to deal with her any more

lablover78

Hi ladies,

It's nice to learn a little bit more about all of you! I am currently in vacation in Croatia- it's amazing here!! However I actually came with a couple & their 6 month old. It was a random opportunity that presented itself when I was feeling pretty low about the TTC stuff. They never got a honeymoon & wanted someone to travel w/ them to give them some nights alone, I was having a need for adventure itch and had an uncommon break in my work scheduling and it was a last minute decision. It's been fabulous but I woke up today with all the TTTC issues brining me down and decided to see what was going on here.

I have an appointment to discuss Clomid a couple of days after I return on the 19th. I would love someone to tell me that it's all going to be ok. Have a great week ladies.

agriffin92013

Took HPT yesterday and it was BFN.  So now waiting on af to show her ugly face lol.  Nothing but spotting right now.  Next will be my last IUI. 

lily55d

*child mentioned*

AFM, I am also in the second half of the TWW, 8DPO, BFN this morning. My chart has been really really discouraging and I am sad about it. I would be shocked if I were preggo with such crappy temps This TWW has been awful, because it's DH's birthday on Friday I have been thinking all month on surprising him with  a positive. Also I bought my DD a shirt so I can write Big Sister on it with glitter to tell family. Thinking way ahead of time but it feels good to have it there. Hopefully I will use it soon and don't need to size up! So I really hope I can surprise DH, not keeping my hopes up to be honest. 

QOTW: I am getting a new car!! I turned mine in yesterday and the new one will take until the end of the month to get here but I am so excited! 

Tawnie2929 I hope you get a bfp this month! My hsg also felt like liquid fire! UGH! 

GoldenKeys I am sorry about the IVF, but what a fun project a new house is! 

clt2pwm11 FX you catch that eggie! 

Drove2u Im sorry about your loss That is a lot of exciting stuff going on this month! 

riveridgional

I finally had my check up on my cysts! That 2 weeks felt longer than the normal 2ww. They're gone!! Wooohooo. Time to start my second round of injectables! My RE lowered my dose this time around. My starting dose is 75iu (125iu was starting dose last time). I take that dose every day between 4 and 6 beginning Thursday and go back for an ultrasound and bloodwork on Monday, 10/12. Luckily, I still have 2 boxes of Gonal-F 300iu left so I hopefully won't need to order anymore for a while (or ever)! However, that means the price for Ganirelix and HCG trigger will go up (there is a discount with gonadotropin purchase). I'm not sure whether to get an additional 300iu just in case (I have no idea how I will respond on the lower dose). Or, I may pharmacy shop since I have some time. I currently use Freedom Pharmacy. Anyone have recommendations for others to check out? Any opinions on whether I should go ahead and get an extra Gonal-F 300iu?

QOTW: Where to begin? October is my favorite month of the year! Today is DH and my's 3rd Anniversary, so we are going out for a nice dinner! We're carving pumpkins this weekend with his godchild, who is just too adorable for words! Next weekend, we are going to a haunted cornmaze, which is basically a haunted house inside a cornmaze. Then, my little brother comes in town for his friends' wedding, which we also get to go to! Hopefullyall the activity will be just what I need to keep my mind occupied!

@GoldenKeys I'm sorry to hear about your delay, but glad you can make your beautiful new house your distraction. I agree it may be a whole lot going on around the same time and may add stress to the process, which you definitely wouldn't want!

...soooo....I wanted to do comments for everyone but realized it would take forever! So, I'll just say to all that you'll be in my thoughts and I'm sending positive vibes your way!

bookworm40

Sorry I was MIA last week.. I had a very down week.. Turned 39 last Wednesday and had one of those, this is never going to happen for us weeks.  

We saw the RE on Saturday to follow up with our last failed IVF cycle, DH's sperm is definitely the issue, he is going for the Micro TESE next month.  We decided to wait another month to do our next IVF cycle, my RE would like me to lose another 10lbs and I agree with him.  He will also be upping some of my meds.  So that's where we stand at the moment.  

@goldenkeys sorry about your delay but I'm glad it's for a happy reason like moving into your new home!  

QOTW:  Nothing really going on in October, we have our aunt and uncles 40th anniversary party next weekend which should be a good time, and I have a big project going on at work so that's been keeping my mind off of all things TTC.  

J_k4ever05

Sorry I'm late. Nothing going on. Im in the 2nd half of my tww natural cycle. I have been going to acupuncture for 3 months now. I have a million symptoms but we all know that means nothing.


This month nothing exciting if i dont get a bfp i will go to Halloween horror nights.

hrenee721

1.  How long have you been TTC?
19 months
2.  What is your diagnosis?
Male Factor
3.  What is your current treatment plan?
IUI on 9/23 - BFN
Planning on another IUI next month

If another BFN, then moving to IVF

turtle148

I just took my last clomid. I had different side effects this time. No headache or hot flashes but emotional beyond belief and vivid crazy dreams! I actually woke up this morning and stared at dh wondering if he was a drug lord who was going to murder me. That all went away as I laughed at him snoring and looking so innocent. Needless to say it was hilarious telling him about my dream.

Qotw: The only real thing I have going on is passing an exam that determines if I can graduate in December.

mylienc

Evening ladies.

Nearing the end of my TWW. Maybe it's because I didn't have high hopes for this cycle, or that I don't have any PMS symptoms, or maybe because I have my RE consultation next week, but I've been pretty relaxed since my IUI. I suppose it's because whatever the outcome we have a plan to learn more and I'm one for plans.

Keeping FX for all of us.

QOTW: our 3yr anniversary is on the 27th and of course HALLOWEEN!! We decided on the Joker and Harley Quinn this year. It's gonna be so much fun.

calfherder

Hello!

I'm still in tww 13 dpo. This cycle should end tomorrow or Friday. 

I've been doing a bunch of outside stuff this week due to the perfect weather we're having.  

LauraNick2010

Well today is CD28 and I couldn't wait any longer to take a HPT. I got a BFN... I just feel so defeated.

ceclarlinetlo

@LauraNick2010 I'm so sorry

CopperLane

I've been a little MIA lately. My on STILL hasn't transferred records to my RE, and my RE has taken over trying to get them. It's been over a month!!!!!!! I'm so annoyed.

@GoldenKeys congrats on the house!!!!!! I'm sorry that you are pushing back IVF, but a new house is probably one of the best distractions there can be! The last few weeks I've been burying myself in house projects to keep my mind off my crap ovaries. It helps.

QOTW: It is our first fall in four years and my husband is excited about it and I'm just plain grumpy about it. This cold weather is getting me down, I'm used to summer temps all year. Fall is my favorite season so I'm going to switch my annual beds to fall foliage and get the house all decorated to try to get out of this funk! That's about as exciting as I get, haha.

mylienc

**BFP mentioned**

My OB confirmed with a beta test the past 3 days of positive HPT is accurate.

I'm praying that you all get yours. This group has been so therapeutic for me. I feel I know you all so well, you e been the only ones who have truly understood what I've been going through. I believe we will all get there if we just keep our course.

I look forward to keeping up with the group.

FX it sticks as this is my first ever positive.

ceclarlinetlo

Congratulations, @mylienc!! Such wonderful news!!!

riveridgional

@mylienc Fantastic news!! Congratulations and enjoy!!

riveridgional

@Drove2u How are you doing? Did you receive results from your follow-up today? I hope everything is still progressing and you can move on soon!

agriffin92013

congrats @mylienc

Drove2u

I went for a blood test today and my levels dropped down to 236 from 400 on Monday. Still have some ways to go but at least I'm getting somewhere although very slowly. I just want to start a new cycle already. And not being pregnant and not being able to drink just totally sucks.

lablover78

Congratulations and good luck @mylienc! I'm new to the group and am happy and encouraged to hear someone else's good news!

twomommiestobe

I wonder why I am postponing making the RE appt.... I didn't do it all week, and as a nanny I have PLENTY of free time to make calls. We found the one we want, why didn't I call I wonder? It is a little scary, all that money for ivf. Maybe that is why I hesitated, or maybe since this is our last effort I don't want to be devastated again. Luckily since we want to do reciprocal (where I carry my wife's egg) it won't matter that I haven't ovulated in who knows how long, if ever. I guess I am also a little scared that since my body is so off, I'll have a hard time with a pregnancy actually sticking. Seems silly to already be worrying ok, just wanted to check in since I'm being all emotional over here since we are going to baby shower tonight (or cancelling last min bc neither of us want to go and will be made to feel like crap from the family bc they don't know we are ttc). Either way.... uggghhhhhhh today sucks!

ceclarlinetlo

@twomommiestobe there is something about calling the RE office that makes me nervous too. It makes no sense because they are alway nice when I do make myself call, but I always put it off as long as I can. The first time I called to ask a question I was so nervous when they asked my name I actually mispronounced it myself. I have to call again to see whether or not my OB files have made it over there and I just don't want to - it's an innocent enough question that is easy to answer, but I don't want to ask because I don't want to deal with the answer being no.

Baby showers are so hard. Hugs to you and your wife.

twomommiestobe

ceclarlinetlo said:

@twomommiestobe there is something about calling the RE office that makes me nervous too. It makes no sense because they are alway nice when I do make myself call, but I always put it off as long as I can. The first time I called to ask a question I was so nervous when they asked my name I actually mispronounced it myself. I have to call again to see whether or not my OB files have made it over there and I just don't want to - it's an innocent enough question that is easy to answer, but I don't want to ask because I don't want to deal with the answer being no. Baby showers are so hard. Hugs to you and your wife.

Yes!! and they have had a gender reveal (where we took gifts) and this shower and another one next weekend, all of which they expect us at (gifts in hand). They are the only ones who know our struggle and she ALWAYS manages to say the "top ten things to NOT say to an infertile couple". I have tried distancing myself and always feel like the bad person. It is not like we are just a lesbian couple wanting a baby, there is something medically wrong. We haven't told them yet we are going to do ivf and that we are going to just buy sperm (not only would using his sperm cost too much, its the emotional ties to her I cant handle any more!) I have been putting off telling her because she is a "know it all". She gets pregnant her FIRST month trying and is suddenly an EXPERT on everyone's fertility and pregnancy. I know she will try to tell me what to do, give her opinion, etc. So maybe that is why I don't call the RE, because then I will have to tell her! haha

CopperLane

@mylienc congrats! This is such wonderful news! FX for a sticky as well and H&H 9 months. I'm so happy for you! It's always wonderful and extra special when someone from this board gets pregnant.

@twomommiestobe I feel the same way. I had my consultation in July and haven't started treatment yet because I've been dragging my feet. My insurance doesn't cover IF and the whole process freaks me out. It's ok to be nervous. Maybe setting some goal/award system will help. Come up with a timeline of when you want to make the call and set up a reward, like froyo or something simple but enjoyable. I know it sounds silly but this system helps me. Good luck!

emgem819

Hi everyone. Great to have these forums...its so helpful to have others who can talk to and relate to all of this!

Question of the Week: It's getting colder so I've been hibernating a little bit more but we did go for a nice foliage drive today to see the scenery which was beautiful! Feel like fall and cold weather came too quick...its beautiful but then winter comes and the cold weather begins (I live in Vermont).

Baby dust to all!!

starlitfae

Hi everyone *waves* long time no type... not for any good reasons, I just got depressed and fell off the planet. Last time I was here they sent DH for another SA.. which of course came back low, so he went to the urologist. Urologist did some tests, couldn't find anything wrong, and told DH to do another SA, because maybe that low one was a fluke. DH explained we have done 2 iuis, both with his count low, and the Dr said they weren't on the record. So he did another SA, and we should get the results on Tuesday. Hopefully they will see it is still low and do something, but I am honestly so low, I bet this will be another fluke high count like the original one and they will send us on our way... with the problem still ignored.

QotW - mom and I are going to a Loreena McKennitt concert at the end of the month, and I can't wait!

lablover78

@starlitfae I'm sorry you have been feeling down. I hate that black hole this process makes me go down sometimes. Just remember to take one day at a time and stay in this moment...easier said than done I know. Ugh! Lately when I start going there I have been seeking out success after infertility stories to give me some hope. Take care!

MrsM00re87

I live in Ontario, Canada and the government announced October 1st that they have decided to cover 1 round of IVF per couple. So I have put my name forward to be considered for IVF come January. This is great news. I got an email back after my request that it would take them 4 days to review my profile and decide. It's one round, but still 1 round is at least a chance for success without the financial blow. And if I can freeze some embryos - for subsequent transfers that would be the dream. Here's hoping.

In the meantime, I'm wondering if my RE will recommend iui while I wait. Might be an option. And then do the IVF for a possible 2nd child? But I've done 6 cycles of clomid and I honestly don't see iui being successful either. Since I guess its success rates are no better 20%, which is the rate every couple has to conceive per month without any assistance. Although mine must be 1% or at least that's what I feels like.

My RE is alright but when I saw her at the office initially back in January after blood work and ultrasounds she told me my options were iui or IVF. Since my ovarian reserve I guess was lower than others my age and I should consider 1 of the 2 options soon. I decided in April I wanted to try iui since that was what we could afford to do. And then she told me that we should not do that but instead she wanted to do a few rounds of clomid before jumping to iui. Urgh! Really... And so I've done now 3 cycles and nothing. Everything looked good on paper, but no success - I think she is completely shocked. Never felt she took me seriously after that initial visit. And she felt since I'm still in my 20's (although late 20's) that I can the time to spare, but I really don't. So frustrating...