Infertility

New to infertility

Well, I never saw myself being here, but I guess no one does! I talked to my PCP in March and she told me to go see a specialist. I did the HSG and found out both tubes were blocked, one with fluid. In July they removed my right tube. Then in Sept I found out my best friend is pregnant! It has been so hard! I hate feeling this way. We plan on starting IVF in March and I'm already scared about possibly getting bad news. I'm trying to stay positive. Is this normal?

Re: New to infertility

  • Yes, you are completely normal! I had a HSG as well and found out I have a unicornuate uterus. Shortly after, my sister-in-law got pregnant right away and has been rubbing it in my face. So, I know how you feel. It's hard and quite frankly it sucks and feels unfair.

    It's okay to feel bummed and negative, but try to mix it with positives. IVF can have great success rates and one way or the other, you'll be a mom. And you'll be a mom at the right time, whether or not that feels like it right now.

    Try yoga. It has really helped me relax and get rid of my anger! :) Best of luck to you!
    Married 09/2014
    BFP #1 11/19/15 | DS 07/16/2016
    BFP #2 09/03/17 | EDD 05/17/2018
  • Honestly I read your reply and it made me cry!!! It amazes me how supportive complete strangers are. It restores my faith in humanity and pregnancy! Seriously cannot thank you enough, I have like no support!
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  • @erasho welcome! I hope you do not have to stay here for long.

    This journey SUCKS, but the women here are amazing.

    We have been going strong with diagnosis and treatments for 3 long years and will most likely be moving on to IVF this winter/spring. We have a visit w it our RE on Thursday to talk about it.

    All of your fears, crazies, etc are completely normal and you are not alone here!
    Married May 2009, TTC since November 2012 (Together since 2006 ish - had my eyes on him since 2001)
    Me: 32 (33 in May), Him: 37 (January)

    DX: Me: High Prolactin, Possible Autoimmune Disease Issues, though RE not concerned (?)  New RE has a plan!!
           Him: Minor Varicocele, low morphology, slightly low count

    History:

    Beta 5/9/2016 BFP!!
    Embryo transfer scheduled for April 28, 2016 and beta test May 9, 2016 (day after Mother's Day!)
    Transfer Meds include: Lupron Depot (4/1), Minivelle Patch (every 3rd day), Estradiol (3x daily), Amoxicillin, Progesterone in Oil, Methylprednisonlone. Lovenox and baby asprin added after transfer. 

    3/22/16 - Sono Saline ultrasound cyst to be aspirated on 4/1/16 if not cleared up by 3/29 US - It cleared on its own
    Retrieval 3/4/16 - 26 eggs retrieved, 23 mature, 20 fertilized, 14 embryos currently frozen
    Starting IVF Stims on +/- Feb 22, 2016
    HSG scheduled for 1-26-16 - All clear "beautiful uterus" (though inverted)

    Switched clinics and now prepping for IVF in February / March

    Fourth IUI -  CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - December, 2015 - BFN
    Third IUI -  CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - November, 2015 - BFN
    Second IUI - CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - September, 2015 - BFN
    Started Prolactin Medication October 15 - Levels quickly regulated to with in normal range
    First IUI - CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - August, 2015 - BFN
    After no BFPs (ever) First RE/Urologist visit in Feb 2015
    HSG w/ OB, 2014 = all clear
    Trying to conceive since November 2012
  • Welcome @erasho!  Pretty much all of my friends seem to get pregnant their very first (or second) month of trying so I know EXACTLY how you feel.  It isn't fair, but infertility is far more common than we even realize.  It's just a lonely thing to deal with :( IVF has really wonderful success rates so even though it feels hopeless, there is hope.  GL to you!!
    ***BFP & Child Warning***

    Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
    IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
    IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
    FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
    FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
    FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
  • @erasho welcome, and I'm sorry you have to be here.  It's a group nobody wants to join, but the good news is there is a lot of support waiting for you here.  Sending you good vibes for success.
  • @erasho I am sorry you have to be here, good luck with your journey. I hope it is a short one.
    Married May 2009, TTC since November 2012 (Together since 2006 ish - had my eyes on him since 2001)
    Me: 32 (33 in May), Him: 37 (January)

    DX: Me: High Prolactin, Possible Autoimmune Disease Issues, though RE not concerned (?)  New RE has a plan!!
           Him: Minor Varicocele, low morphology, slightly low count

    History:

    Beta 5/9/2016 BFP!!
    Embryo transfer scheduled for April 28, 2016 and beta test May 9, 2016 (day after Mother's Day!)
    Transfer Meds include: Lupron Depot (4/1), Minivelle Patch (every 3rd day), Estradiol (3x daily), Amoxicillin, Progesterone in Oil, Methylprednisonlone. Lovenox and baby asprin added after transfer. 

    3/22/16 - Sono Saline ultrasound cyst to be aspirated on 4/1/16 if not cleared up by 3/29 US - It cleared on its own
    Retrieval 3/4/16 - 26 eggs retrieved, 23 mature, 20 fertilized, 14 embryos currently frozen
    Starting IVF Stims on +/- Feb 22, 2016
    HSG scheduled for 1-26-16 - All clear "beautiful uterus" (though inverted)

    Switched clinics and now prepping for IVF in February / March

    Fourth IUI -  CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - December, 2015 - BFN
    Third IUI -  CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - November, 2015 - BFN
    Second IUI - CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - September, 2015 - BFN
    Started Prolactin Medication October 15 - Levels quickly regulated to with in normal range
    First IUI - CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - August, 2015 - BFN
    After no BFPs (ever) First RE/Urologist visit in Feb 2015
    HSG w/ OB, 2014 = all clear
    Trying to conceive since November 2012
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