TTTC Checkin 10/19/2015

GoldenKeys

Checkin time everyone...   how is everybody doing?

Lots of newbies this week!  Welcome to the following:

@vssbrm
@Praying4ayear
@mackenzie07
@TryingforaTRbaby
@LauraNick2010
@benten24
@ahende04
@emgem819

And congratulations to @CopperLane for your BFP! <:-P

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
mylienc: dx:low follicle count  treatment: Clomid + Novarel
CopperLane:  dx: PCOS  treatment: natural BFP before taking Clomid

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
@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: Letrozole, dexamethasone, and injectable meds+ 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&amp;;;say: dx: Unexplained  treatment: Clomid
@JamieL31210: dx: unexplained treatment: clomid 
@hrenee721: dx: MFI treatment: IUI, then IVF if no luck
@vssbrm: dx: Minor Vercosis, morphology, high prolactin  treatment: Clomid + IUI + ovidrel + prolactin meds
@Praying4ayear dx: unknown  treatment: OPKs and temping
@mackenzie07 dx: PCOS and Endo  treatment: Clomid
@TryingforaTRbaby dx: Hughes Syndrome, immature eggs  dx: Clomid + novarel
@LauraNick2010 dx: not tested treatment: Clomid
@benten24 dx: irregular cycles, not tested yet
@ahende04 dx: anovulatory, treatment: in testing
@emgem819 dx: PCOS, treatment: provera, femara + Bravelle

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 was your favorite subject in school?

riveridgional

Hello everyone! I'm in the beginning of my TWW. Official test day is Halloween. I'm going to try my hardest to wait to test until 10/30. Last week, I was worried about my lining coming off BC (for cysts) just prior to starting injects. The nurse was fine with me coming in again Friday morning to check on my lining. It was an 8 on Friday, so I'm feeling better about this round. Still a little disappointed I only have 1 follicle, but it is what it is. And, hopefully it's a great one! I'm feeling pretty relaxed going into this TWW, which is new for me. Now, I'm just praying work stays calm this next two weeks, so O can have as stress-free of a 2ww as possible!

Edit: I forgot QOTW every time! My favorite subject was biology.

twomommiestobe

DW and I are slowly transitioning to the Mediterranean diet. We won't do it 100%, but we will try to do our best. This will help us eat more fruits n veggies and less processed foods. I want to lose 15 pounds by Jan, and I'm not doing so well lol.

We have our ivf consult Nov 2 and are still counting down the days. We know what we want, but I am so scared of them saying no (either bc of medical or financial reasons). We are taking our pnv, eating a lot better, and I have been putting money in savings and paying off the cc like crazy!!

We did attend a baby shower yesterday. I did so much better than I thought I would. I mean, I did need a little pick me up so we went and bought a baby toy at Target afterwards, but at least I didn't cry or say something hateful at the shower!
O:-)

Ok, back to counting down the days until Nov 2!!

QOTW: My fav subject was Biology. Total science nerd here. Must be why I decided to go back to school to get my teaching degree to teach Middle School Science

ceclarlinetlo

Even though we are benched I'm still tracking my cycles so when I see the RE I have more info to discuss. I'm on CD18 and still WTO. I'm thinking this is going to be one of my wonky cycles - I'm barely making any cm at all. I'm crossing my fingers that if I am going to have a long cycle then when I go for my surgery consult I'll magically be in a good part of my cycle for surgery and he will magically have an opening to fit me in right away - a girl can dream lol

QOTW: another science lover here - I work as a molecular biologist but I also played clarinet through college and really enjoyed my music classes too.

Edited: because typing on a phone is hard lol

yellingbanana

Hello ladies! I'm currently about to ovulate and doing TI. I've been ovulating really early on letrezole, CD 9-10. I had an appointment today to check follies and estradiol levels, but I cancelled it. We've come to the conclusion that we need a break from the dr., for both financial and schedule reasons. It's really hard for me to take time off as I own a daycare right now, so my mom and DH have been helping me watch the kids while I go on appointments. My mom is in the UK, and DH is too busy w/work to help. I'm pretty sure he will be traveling during my next ovulation too
So I will be continuing my metformin for my PCOS, but this will be my last cycle on letrozole and trigger at least until Dec/Jan when I close my daycare. Then I start looking for a teaching job!

Question of the week....
My favorite subject in high school was art, I used to skip other classes to go work on my art. College was definitely science though, biology! I do want to eventually change my special ed teaching certificate to go teach science in middle or high school.

emgem819

Hi everyone!  @yellingbanana looks like we're on the same schedule!  I'm also about to ovulate, just did the trigger yesterday morning so it should happen anytime now.  We're also doing TI so we bd'ed yesterday, will tonight and tomorrow and Wednesday just to be sure.  I took letrozole and gonal-f during beginning of cycle.   Our last cycle of the same didn't work, so we're trying again this time around and hoping this will be the lucky cycle!  I don't have a beta scheduled, my re has just instructed me to POAS at home and contact her if it's positive in two weeks. 

Question of the week....
My favorite subject in hs was probably Journalism.  I was the Editor of the school newspaper and thought it was so exciting!  I loved being the boss and organizing the way the newspaper would look every time it went out.  There was something so satisfying about taking that red pen to other people's articles and refining them to make them better! Weird I know;)  I guess I was one of a kind...

babyexpress

Hi Ladies! 

I am currently on CD9 and feeling a little defeated this cycle.  I had the talk with my RE about moving forward with IVF or doing lap surgery to check for Endo.  I am going in for exam on the 26th to prep for lap.  I am on my 4th day of BC to get prepared for either direction I go.  This will be just another step in this ugly process of TTC.

QOTW: probably English

Whiggrrl65

Happy Monday ladies.  I hope everyone had a good weekend--even though I know things are tough for a lot of us.  I just keep thinking this will make me a stronger person.

 

I was supposed to start Gonal-F this cycle rather than Bravelle because of the Bravelle recall.  On Thursday, the pharmacy called and said that four pens would cost over $1,000.  The four pens were only a 6 day supply because my RE was starting me at a higher dosage--so I knew that I would likely need another four pens.  My DH and I talked long and hard about it and decided to not do it.  We just couldn't justify paying over $2K for an IUI cycle--especially when four have already failed. 

So, we decided to do another round of Letrozole--which only cost $3!  Yes, three dollars.  I did one cycle of Letrozole in August and produced one nice looking follicle.  The way things are lining up for me, it looks like I will likely ovulate Halloween weekend and my DH and I already have a trip planned to see family.  I am not going to change it.  We plan to get a hotel room and have a lot of sex.  haha.  Hoping to swing this cycle the old fashioned way

riveridgional

@Whiggrrl65 Yes, the cost of these injects can be insane. They are liquid gold!! Hopefully the good old fashioned way works!!

@babyexpress I've been wondering about whether I should get a lap done to check for endo before moving to IVF. Did your doctor say why she recommends it before IVF? Could endo hurt the chances of success with IVF? I was thinking/hoping IVF would bypass any endo problems. I'm really interested in knowing how/why you decided to do lap before IVF as I've met my insurance deductible for the year and would want to squeeze it in by the end of the year, if needed. Any insight you can give me would be greatly appreciated!

babyexpress

@riveridgional My RE said I could go right into IVF without doing the lap.  He basically said, if I do have Endo, it would go into remission when I get pregnant.  That's "IF" I get pregnant from IVF.  I am actually in some pain now and have been for about 18 days straight now.  I fall under several of the Endo symptoms and I didn't even know this thing existed until I started reading about it on the bump from other ladies.  I have been taking prescription ibuprofen for years because I get really bad cramps during menstrual cycles.  I think you can bypass it if you like, but I am  making this decision because I have a gut feeling I have it and would rather get rid of it before moving forward.  When people do have it, a lot of women tend to get pregnant fairly quickly afterwards.  Some women also have zero symptoms, just unexplained infertility. I would just feel better knowing. 

mackenzie07

Hey ladies, No real update from last week. Clomid 50mg didnt work. So going back to talk about doing another round at a higher dose. Hoping for better luck next time. Blood work and ultrasounds proved no ovulation occurred this time. Thought about asking for the next round for a trigger shot if this round works, or maybe doing a IUI. But my apt isnt until tomorrow.

And my favorite subject was history.

riveridgional

@babyexpress Thanks for the information. I have a gut feeling I have it too. My dad is a doctor, and I called him once in college because my cramps were so bad I couldn't walk. He told me to take the prescription dose of ibuprofen and 2 extra strength tylenol. Since then, I have to take prescription strength ibuprofen or I will still have cramps. I also believe my cervix has shifted since I noticed a change in how my tampons fill the last few years (very one-sided), and I didn't respond to Clomid though I ovulate on my own. I don't really have any other symptoms though.

babyexpress

@riveridgional your welcome.  The most common symptom is pain and excessive pain during menstrual cycles.  Another bumper on here got out of surgery Friday and had stage 2 endo, with zero symptoms, but her RE requested it after 3 failed IUIs. 

I also, like you, thought of it is a good time of year to have it done and squeeze it in. 

agriffin92013

I will have 3rd IUI Wednesday.

My favorite subject was reading

erica0901

Good Afternoon!

I am on CD 11 and just finished 50mg of Clomid days 4-8. I go in Wednesday for an US and BW after TI on Tuesday to see when the next IUI will be scheduled!

QOTW: Like many of the woman already answered, I really liked biology!

turtle148

I'm 6 dpo (cd 21) and just waiting. I went in today for progesterone lab work and wish it didn't take a week to get the results. I also plan on intentional neglecting my ff chart by not putting any of the symptoms I may get. I know I'm more likely to symptom spot and get my hopes up. The only thing that has bothered me these past two days is my left ovary. Sometimes it feels like it's on fire so hopefully it's actually putting out progesterone.

Qotw: I'm still dealing with classes (last semester of nursing school). Right now my favorite subject is graduating! I did pass my high stakes exam last week so I will graduate in December! Going back to college in the 30's is not fun at all because it's apparent when a course is simply to waste money.

clt2pwm11

I am in my TWW. I couldn't stand it and tested this am. Nothing yet. I will try again on Friday which will be day 28.

My favorite subjects were History and English.

kaitlink33

just took my last dose of provera today so AF should be arriving in the next few days and then Ill start the rest of my meds and schedule my U/S so we will see what happens this round. 

AL_TwinCities

I'm in my TWW, should have AF by the weekend. I have my follow up appt in a couple weeks with my GI Dr to talk about my Celiac results. They were negative, meaning hopefully that I no longer have gluten in my system for my body to react to, but I want to hear it from my Dr. This probably means that we can rule out complications with Celiac being the cause of our infertility. The infertility consult is in early December.

QOTW: French and English. I liked many subjects, but those were the most fun.

mylienc

@Whiggrrl65 it may be too late this cycle, but for the next prescription you get, try using the website/app "GoodRx" they show discounted prices of local pharmacies for all types of medication.

My Novarel injection (1 qty) was not covered by insurance and could potentially run $250-$400 depending on the pharmacy. I used this app and got it for $101 each month at CVS.

I'm an insurance broker and recommend this to all my clients in the event a prescription isn't covered.

Good luck this month!

lablover78

Hi ladies, I love seeing the hall of fame at the beginning of this weekly post

I'm on cycle day 11 and because I was away when my cycle started my OPK monitor won't take tests this month and I'm just going to wing it and hope for a random BFP. I saw my dr today and she gave me a Rx for Clomid to start during my next cycle so I am really optimistic right now. It's been so long since I felt this way I want it to last!

QOTW: everything history!

susykat77

Hi ladies,

I'm not new but mostly a lurker... so I am not on the list but I am trying to connect this cycle and offer more support so I can get out of my head!!

1.  How long have you been TTC? Actively since July 2014

2.  What is your diagnosis? DOR and I am a poor responder

3.  What is your current treatment plan? Have had 3 full cycles of IVF all resulted in BFN, 1 natural IVF cycle, and transferred 2 frosties on 10/16. This cycle I am on progesterone, estrogen, predinsone and fraxiparine and hoping all those drugs do the trick! In addition we did embryo hatching and embryo glue. I am going to test on 10/24 as for me that'll be day 26 and I am usually a 25 day cycle.

Fingers crossed for all of you ladies this cycle!!

QOTW: I loved math in highschool. I am not really great at it but I liked that there was a right and wrong answer. In college, biology for sure.

amyac15

TTC actively since August 2014.
Current dx: increased prolactin levels
Current treatment: Parlodel 2.5mg/ daily. But also on hold this cycle due to hubbys SA showing bacteria (common prostate infection that can be passed back and forth according to RE). Both on 2 weeks of doxycyline with orders to use protection until antibiotics are finished.

Qotw: Favorite subject was math

twomommiestobe

Ugghhh looks like I might not be able to get off work for our ivf consult that we have waited forever for. How discouraging. I have been looking for another job that might be a little more flexible with Dr appts, but I LOVE my job. ( I am a nanny and finally found a great family to work for). I am still sad bc my priority is having a baby and it keeps getting pushed back. (Sigh)

ceclarlinetlo

@twomommiestobe could you come up with a list of questions for DW to ask and let her keep your appointment? Since you are doing reciprocal it seems her part of the treatment would come first anyway, right?

DH is out of town so I'm going to my RE appointment alone but I know we have different situations.

twomommiestobe

@ceclarlinetlo maybe! I'll talk to her tonight I am struggling with should I find a new job. I mean, what if it comes time for the transfer and I can't get off!

vssbrm

Hi ladies! I'm on to the 3rd round of clomid and ovidrel after a BFN last week. Took some vacation time this week to relax and reconnect w DH. It has been very nice.

QOTW: my favorite subject is either art class or literature. I love to read, everything from trashy romance to to the greats. J. Austen is my favorite, along with some Russians and well, I have a lot of favorites!!

lily55d

Hey ladies! I am currently on CD37 and no AF. Went to my new RE yesterday, have a huge cyst in my ovary from clomid and progesterone is still high (neg blood hcg), so AF will come in about ten days he says. He has a very different approach than my last Dr, he thinks that ovulation isn't my problem and suspects I may have scarring on my c-section scar that is causing my infertility. The ultrasound revealed a mass near the scar also, so next step is to wait for AF and get a hysteroscopy to remove any issues. After that we will see, if there was a tissue issue, unmedicated cycle, if there wasn't he wants to try femara on me, since clomid he says does more harm than good in most women who do have monthly cycles. I am happy with the new Dr, he has an approach to investigate and figure out what's wrong before jumping to treatments and I like that. I always had a feeling that my ovulation was good and I had no idea what was wrong so this new theory makes a lot of sense. Also, it turns out the metformin I was taking (XR) isn't the one that has effect on PCOS; so he switched me for the regular metformin and upped my dose a ton and says that should help me lose weight and ovulate better. Sorry this was so long! 

QOTW- I loved history, any current events class, politics, and MUN. I am a lawyer so that would explain why lol. 

twomommiestobe

Ok dr appt update: I have pushed it back one week to Nov 9. I did sit down and talk to my boss and I told my fear was when it came time for the er and et that I wouldn't be able to take off and mess up our schedule. She reassured me that I can take a week vacation and they will make sure it is possible. Whew. I can stop looking for another job hahaha I feel better. I didn't need the added stress of worrying about my job on top of all of the IVF stress!! So an extra week of waiting....

calfherder

My update: We had our IUI yesterday. Unfortunately there was almost no motility at all. The Dr. still did it for us, I think mostly because insurance requires it as a first step. Afterwards we did our blood draws for the required testing for IVF. We'll start that in the beginning of January.

Question of the Week:  What was your favorite subject in school?

American History. I love history!

ahende04

DH got a fine SA. I have not had AF in 62 days with a possible conception last week. DR ordered a blood test to rule out bfp before meds on friday to help move things along. I keep looking at every thing going on as a possible symptom even though I told myself I would stop doing that. After 4 years ntnp and 11 months ttc I don't know what to think. Hopefully answers or tests come soon!!


Favorite subject in school was my psychology class

ceclarlinetlo

FX!! @ahende04

twomommiestobe

@ahende04 when will you know? fx for you!

ahende04

Thanks ladies, going for blood test on Friday so hopefully early next week results will be in. Even if not I know you all will be supportive. I have only been on the board for a week but I feel so much support and bonding here! Finally people who get me

Drove2u

Just waiting for AF to come here which I'm expecting before nov 7 and then will start my third iui. I hope it comes way sooner though.

Favorite subject was English oh and lunch :-)

ahende04

I believe I jinxed myself. Today after 63 days with no AF (longest cycle before was 45 days) I went to get my blood test. 4 hours later AF rears her ugly head. Hopefully About to schedule my HSG so I don't totally lose my mind waiting to move forward

ceclarlinetlo

@ahende I'm sorry

twomommiestobe

ahende04 said:

I believe I jinxed myself. Today after 63 days with no AF (longest cycle before was 45 days) I went to get my blood test. 4 hours later AF rears her ugly head. Hopefully About to schedule my HSG so I don't totally lose my mind waiting to move forward

I know it is discouraging, but you are one step closer to your next try! My last cycle was over 80 days. AF showed up 2 days before my RE appt that I had to wait weeks for. It was perfect timing bc I was able to do bloodwork and not have to trigger my cycle, wait for AF, and then go back for bloodwork. So think of it as a positive!!

lily55d

I'm sorry @ahende! 

ahende04

Thanks ladies so much!! I think I will have a drink tonight my HSG is scheduled for 10/30 which isn't too far away I just get tired of waiting!

AL_TwinCities

Ugh, CD1 again. November is month 18 TTC. Not optimistic that our last cycle before starting infertility testing will result in a BFP.