TTTC Checkin - 10/26/2015

GoldenKeys

Checkin time everyone...  congratulations to any BFP's this week and hugs to anybody who needs one.  How is everybody doing?

Welcome to the following newbie:  @amyac15

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

susykat77 dx: DOR  treatment: IVF with embryo hatching and glue

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&;;;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
@amyac15 dx: Increased prolactin, treatment: Parlodel
 

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 fashion trend do you think should never have happened?

riveridgional

I'm over half way through my TWW. Test day is officially Saturday, but I'm going to test Friday since I took the day off work and would love to go in for a beta that day if positive and surprise my husband. This has actually been the easiest TWW since we started conceiving. Something happened this cycle, and I was able to accept the lack of control I have in this (huge step for me as I am very type A). I've done everything I can do this time around, so I'm just telling myself whatever will be will be and testing early will change nothing. Hopefully this will last as the rest of the week goes by, but we will see. I hope everyone has been having a good and positive week.

Oh yeah, a movie has been filming in my city for the last 5 or so months. The sign for the crew is labeled "BFP". Until this weekend, not once have I been driving or walking in the direction of the arrow. This weekend, I did it 3 times!! My DH was going to turn intentionally to make it a 4th, but I told him it had to be natural! It gave me some nerdy fun excitement. I would just yell, "we're heading toward BFP! It's a sign!" everytime we drove with the arrow!! Hopefully it really is a sign!

QOTW : 3 words: high wasted shorts. No, thank you.

wifeinraleigh28

1.  3 months but with a previously known fertility problem that indicated RE referral.

2.  MFI (low count)

3.  IUI with follistim injections (scheduled for mid Nov).  Will try 3 rounds if unsuccessful then move to IVF.

QOTW: gotta go with saggy pants.

calfherder

@riveridgional FX for you!

Currently we are just waiting for further instructions for pre-IVF testing. We did the bloodwork last week (std's and cystic fibrosis). Waiting for the results and our next step. I've been having weird dreams about it. I have a feeling the next two months are going to be looooong. 

Question of the Week:  What fashion trend do you think should never have happened?

Hmm I'd say the brightly colored parachute pants from the 80's. Like MChammer pants.

ceclarlinetlo

I'm finally more than halfway to my RE appointment! Hurry up and get here, November 12th! Finally got an OPK+ on cd22 so I'm just crossing my fingers for a normal luteal phase this time around. If so that would put me on CD6 or 7 for my RE appointment and if he magically has an opening in his schedule for surgery I can take it!

Wearing leggings as a replacement for pants. I get it. I've got a curvy butt and thighs and finding pants that fit is hard and leggings are easier because they stretch - but leggings aren't pants!

riveridgional

Hahahaha @ceclarlinetlo get ready to cringe. ..I'm wearing leggings as pants right now! Hahahaha. I used to have the same feelings as you, but now I'm in love with wearing leggings as pants. It doesn't hurt that I've gained quite a few with all the medication lately and now all my other pants are so uncomfortable! When they first became a "thing," I did make multiple eye rolls daily. I'm now one of them....aaahh!!

@calfherder Oh man, I forgot about brightly colored parachute pants!! They made a brief attempt at a comeback in the early 2000's, and I'm not going to lie, I owned a pair - bright orange!! I still look back and laugh at myself for that "fashion" choice!

I'm loving this QOTW!

turtle148

It's 13 dpo and got a bfn this morning. I'm really just trying to look at the positives of this cycle like making it to 13 dpo. I'm thinking of taking next month off from meds just to give my body a break from all the hormones.

Qotw: Sagging pants that show underwear.

riveridgional

@turtle148 I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm glad you're looking at the positive. I took a month off a few months ago, and, while I did regret it at times, it was the right decision for me. I came back refreshed, recharged and much more positive about my treatments. If your body and/or mind is telling you to take a break, listen to it/them!!

ahende04

Hey ladies!!


Just waiting on my HSG friday since AF ruined all my excited hopefulness last week. Everyday I reconsider if we really can do this with my husband's 4 nephews in the home but we really want a baby of our own.


Qotw: half shirts that are not workout shirts....I don't know why someone thinks showing their belly button is cute

agriffin92013

Had IUI on 21st with femara and trigger shot.  Progresterone test 28th and HPT 11/4

QOTW- I have to 2nd @wifeinraleigh28 on the saggy pants/shorts

ceclarlinetlo

@riveridgional Hahahaha we can still be friends :-)

ceclarlinetlo

@turtle148 I'm sorry! Big hugs!

emgem819

I'm currently in the 2WW after doing femara/injects of gonal-f (since bravelle is recalled) and then trigger on 10/18 and TI.  Have no beta scheduled but am supposed to do a HPT on 11/3.  Was able to distract myself pretty well this past weekend by going on a mini-vacation but now that I'm back home, the wait is going so slow! 

QOTW: Probably those velour track suits that were quite the rage a few years ago.  Sure they were comfy but fashionable?  Not exactly. 

twomommiestobe

@ceclarlinetlo counting down with you! Nov 9 for us. Nothing new here, just waiting!! I did get caught up on some school work this weekend so I feel accomplished.... usually I just spend the day looking at baby stuff on pinterest hahahaha

Edit to add QOTW! I agree with leggings. There are different ways that are ok.... like with a long shirt, but not tight ones that show too much!! Lol

Whiggrrl65

Happy Monday ladies!

I am currently on CD 13 and went to RE this am for US/BW. Not much happening. Blah. This is typical for me as I'm a late bloomer no matter which drugs they give me. (We decided to do Letrozole this month.)

QOTW: skinny jeans for men. Yikes

Winnie81_Old

1.  Almost 5 years
2.  Endometriosis and Fibroids (multiple surgeries for both and the most current being last November)
3.  Clomid 25mg. Just finished day 9 of 5-9. 28 day cycle. 

Question of the Week:  What fashion trend do you think should never have happened?

Man buns...nope...

yellingbanana

Hello ladies, I'm currently on TWW. Again. I think this is cycle #22 that we've been trying. I wish I could say that this round is looking good, but it always seem great until AF shows up follies are always good, hormones always good, we DTD like once a day, and now we just need a missed period and BFP!

Qotw: short shirts, the ones that were in style like a year ago. They drove me nuts! I usually shop in the juniors section because I'm petite, but with a long waist. Long waist + short shirts= fashion disaster. I didn't buy any, but just seeing them reminds me that there is no purpose for them.I'm so glad they're going out of style again! I need me some long shirts!!! Lol

lily55d

emgem819 omg I totally owned a sweat suit like that like 10 years ago- in pink too! haha! 

ahende04 good luck on your HSG! 

riveridgional I like your positive attitude! I am also a type A personality and it's really hard for me to let go. And I love your sign, I hope it is a sign!

ceclarlinetlo I wear leggins as pants all the time lol. In my defense they are the thick kind so you can't see my underwear or anything and I wear them with reasonably long shirts too! haha 

turtle148 sorry to hear! Sending tons of good vibes for next month!  

AFM, AF finally arrived yesterday after 40 days. I talked to the Dr and we are doing the hysteroscopy next friday or saturday. Because I ovulate early he put me on birth control pills just to make sure I won't ovulate before the exam otherwise we would have to wait another month. So, I guess I'm just waiting now for the exam and we will decide what's next depending on the results. 

QOTW- Leg warmers- I just see no point or fashion sense! lol 

Drove2u

Lol everyone's answers are so funny.
I'm still waiting for my period to come so I can do my third iui. I'm hoping by nov 7 I'll be good to go.

I agree with everyone's fashion taboos except for the leggings. :-) I'm guilty.
I'll say turtlenecks. I hate turtlenecks.

Aera11

I am CD35 today with no signs of AF for tomorrow (I was having 35 day cycles on the dot the last 3 round of Clomid).  I don't know if my CP messed up my cycle or if it just was a random anovulatory month.  I go in to my RE tomorrow for bloodwork again to make sure everything looks good and then I will start my next round of Clomid (150 mg now + trigger) if the results are fine.  Hoping this cycle is a good one!  Last cycle was a waste, so I am really hoping this one + the higher dose will do the trick.  

FX for you @riveridgional!!   @ceclarlinetlo I totally wore leggings as pants today...they're just so comfortable I can't help it!  

QOTW:  I hate kitten heels...they're like the mullet of the shoe world.  A few years back, Old Navy did a line of thong sandal kitten heels :::BARF::: Also not a fan of the saggy pants with the boxers showing. 

wifeinraleigh28

I wear leggings as pants almost every day... you just can't beat the comfort!

ceclarlinetlo

lol you ladies are cracking me up

But for real - I thought that might be a divisive response so I am glad no one seems to have taken offense

clt2pwm11

My Dr. added metformin to my treatment, so I've been taking that for about a week now. I can already tell a difference after I eat. I no longer have swim-y vision, which I see as a plus. They also bumped me up to 150 on Clomid. Tomorrow is cycle day 32, so I will start Provera if AF doesn't come in the next 12 hours which she probably won't since I didn't ovulate last cycle.

Fashion Trend that is a no no for me is peplum. I just think it looks very 1980's although I've seen a few girls pull it off.

Tawnie2929

So I am on day 7 of my first round of clomid...I totally understand clomid crazies now as I wanted to kill my waitress for wearing too much bad perfume... Anyway we found out the other day that even though out insurance told us they were going to cover 70% they are covering nothing including a really expensive hsg that if I went to the re instead of the obgyn they have a pay out of pocket for half the price...ugh insurance sucks! Hopefully this clomid works and we won't have anymore bills to deal with....baby dust to everyone!!

LauraNick2010

Well I am on CD15 today and in the 2ww. I had an US on CD12 which showed a 15 on my left and a 23.1 on my right. My doctor was very happy with this. He originally told me that he would only do 3 rounds of clomid before referring me for a 2nd opinion but with the good results this time he said he would feel comfortable doing 1-2 more if it didn't work this time. I could also tell that my ovaries were sensitive Saturday and Sunday but today they feel fine so that's exciting.

QOTW: leg warmers

GoldenKeys

No real news for me....   we are NTNP until we are in our new house and can afford IVF again.

QOTW:   Bras "purposely showing".   I blame Carrie Bradshaw on Sex in the City for that mess.

Whiggrrl65

@turtle148 so sorry to hear about your bfn. If this cycle doesn't work for me, I am taking a break. I totally understand how you feel. Take care of yourself.

clt2pwm11

@Tawnie2929 I hear the bah humbug insurance! Ours changed this month, and I went to get my prescription (3rd round of clomid). No longer does my insurance cover it! Sooooooo awesome! Sometimes I wonder why I bother working at all.

erica0901

I had my 2nd IUI on Saturday. I had one follicle at 24 mm and DH's sperm count was 110 million post wash which is amazing! No trigger and no beta scheduled, but will do HPT on 11/7 which will be 14dpiui. Here's to these next two weeks flying by

QOTW: I'm gonna agree with a PP and say the velvet track suits, yuck!

vssbrm

Looks like our 3rd IUI will be next week. Anxiously waiting!!
@erica0901 ; 110 million sperms!! That is amazing. We are lucky to break 20 million. Fx for you.

@ all the BFNs, my heart breaks with you.

@ all those in their TWW, stary strong and eat some fun halloween candy!! Baby dust to you all.

@ all those waiting for the next step, what ever it is, good luck, fx, and baby dust!!

QOTW: the 80s, what were we thinking? And what is this tween generation thinki.g trying to bring it back? Crop tops, neon, acid wash, fish netting, tight rolls.... ugh!!!

jbal918

1. We have been TTC since June... I know it's definitely short in terms of TTC and I apologize to anyone that finds this too soon. I have medical issues besides the PCOS and my family isn't supportive on the journey my husband and I are taking so it's nice to find people who are.

2. PCOS and a kidney disease (diagnosed at 12 - Which inevitability will lead to diabetes and right now I'm borderline.) I am monitored through my nephrologist and obgyn.

3. First week on Clomid (I'm currently on day 3 of 5 for CD3-7. If we are not pregnant by January, my OBGYN will refer me to an RE. I am going to talk to him in two weeks about earlier since my cousin and aunt both had issues conceiving and I seem to be following in their footsteps and my kidney disease usually begins to go downhill at 30 and I'm 28. Trying to figure out a way to ask him without seeming like I'm not appreciative for his help thus far.


Question of the Week: What fashion trend do you think should never have happened?
Can't think of a really good one but men in skinny jeans! LOL

babyexpress

Hi Ladies! Happy Tuesday

Wish I could say I am in my 2ww to test, but No.  I'm in my 2ww for Lap surgery.  I got it scheduled yesterday for Nov. 11th and will go in for check up next week.  I am ready to get this over with and move on.  On the bright side, I will take a few days off and relax afterwards. Oh and hopefully get rid of my pain.


QOTW: Fanny packs.  People still wear them today.  They are just silly looking

Winnie81_Old

@babyexpress good luck on your lap surgery and I hope you have a speedy recovery!

babyexpress

Thanks! @WA85

Plainjanie

1.  We have been 'officially' ttc since October of 2013.

2.  We don't have an official diagnoses yet. We just had our first RE appointment and I will be going for an HSG as soon as my next cycle starts and for more hormonal blood work. My DH will be repeating his SA in the next two weeks and then hopefully we can move forward with some more information from there.

3.  Going for more testing in the next couple of weeks but right now we are just doing the BD and all the other small (sometimes ridiculous) daily things...drinking lots of water, drinking green tea, taking a fafillion vitamins...


Question of the Week:  What fashion trend do you think should never have happened?

Women shaving half of their heads. I'm sorry if any of you wear this hair style but I just do not think it is attractive!

@WA85 I agree with the man buns. Barf.

AL_TwinCities

November marks month 18 TTC. I'm glad we've got some appointments to look forward to! Next week I have a follow up with my GI doctor to talk about the results of my repeat Celiac draw (I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease 5 years ago) and I'll ask if they have any reason to suspect that my autoimmune disorder is related to our struggle to conceive. This month I am also meeting with an acupuncturist for the eastern medicine approach. She will give me a diagnosis from that perspective and a treatment plan (mostly related to diet probably) in addition to the acupuncture. My first appointment is on my likely O day and my second appointment is a week after, so theoretically the acupuncture could help with implantation. And finally our infertility consult is in early December. Getting closer to looking at what's really been going on!

GTKY: wild prints on leggings and crop tops

thehunterswife

I am sort of new and would love to be added to the check in!

1.  How long have you been TTC? - Since 11/2012 so 3 years
2.  What is your diagnosis? - DH has zero sperm count so we need to conceive w/ Donor Sperm
3.  What is your current treatment plan? - IUIs with Clomid for 2 more cycles then talk about possibly switching to IVF

Question of the Week:  What fashion trend do you think should never have happened?

MULLETS!!! Although, I don't think they were ever really "fashionable"......

agriffin92013

@katehutsen aww I have 2 dachunds

riveridgional

Y'all, I think I'm cracking. It's going to take some insane willpower not to test tomorrow! I blame my usual pre-AF spotting! I usually start spotting today or tomorrow. I've only had a small amount of brown today and then the lightest, barely noticeable pink. So, I'm basically driving myself crazy everytime I have to pee and so scared to see what I find when I wipe. I'm constantly making myself take deep breaths and tell myself to calm down. Afterall, it's true there is literally nothing I can do right now regardless of the result. I'm having a hard time imagining another work day like this tomorrow. I hate the "spotting" part of this rollercoaster ride!! If I'm going to be upset this month, I would much rather give myself time in the AM before work than breakdown in the middle of the workday.

Ugh...thanks for listening. I'm usually much stronger at night with all this stuff, so I'm hoping I'll be back on track tonight.

Venting session complete.

Aera11

FX for you @riveridgional!!  Hoping for the best.  Keep us updated  

Whiggrrl65

Ahhhh FX @riveridgional !!! GL!