TTTC Weekly Checkin 1/4/2016

GoldenKeys

Happy 2016 everyone, let's make this year count!  Congratulations to any BFP's and hugs to anybody who needs one... how is everybody doing this week?


Welcome to newcomers: @ZoeFer, @StephyM89


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
Alyeena dx: PCOS + MFI  treatment: modified IVF + ISCI
AL_TwinCities: dx: Unknown  treatment: continued temping
riveridgional: dx: Unexplained, hypothyroidism, suspected ovulatory dysfunction  treatment: injectibles
Aera11: dx:mild PCOS treatment: Clomid
BrightenMySky dx: MFI  treatment: Clomid+IUI

PAGING:

@kristylang ; dx:Low counts/quality  treatment: Clomid+IUI
@starlitfae dx:Unexplained, thyroid  treatment: Synthroid, femara, trigger+IUI
@mandasand: dx: low AMH  treatment:IVF
@jnissa: dx: DOR   treatment: IVF
@J_k4ever05 ;  dx: PCOS + MFI (morph)   treatment: benched/getting healthy
@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: DX: septate uterus and PCOS   Treatment: hysteroscopic resection; low carb diet, exercise, myo inositol
@babyexpress: dx: unexplained  treatment: Clomid + IUI
@GoatSnakeMouse: dx: MFI  treatment:waiting for RE
@Osteoblastic: dx:Irregular cycles, unofficial pCOS  treatment: Getting healthy
@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: annovulatory/pcos and DW-endometriosis treatment: reciprocal IVF
@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
@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, metformin, possible IVF
@lily55d:  dx: Endo + PCOS treatment: metformin, Femara and progesterone.
@calfherder: dx: MFI treatment: IUI then IVF
@Tawnie2929: dx: testing
@lablover78: dx: unexplained/irregular cycles/PCOS  treatment: acupuncture & herbs
@erica0901: dx: Unexplained  treatment:Letrozole, Ovidrel, IUI and progesterone suppositories.
@agriffin92013: dx: Unexplained treatment: IUI+femara
@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
@wifeinraleigh28 dx: MFI  treatment: Clomid (DH) + TI
@WA85: dx: Endo + Fibroids  treatment: Clomid
@MrsB627: dx PCOS+kidney disease treatment: Clomid
@Plainjanie: dx: in testing
@katehutsen: dx: MFI treatment: Clomid, IUI with DS
@Soon2bemissG: dx: PCOS  treatment: Metformin + provera
@taragust dx: MFI  treatment: IUI
@iloverocksalot dx: high FSH, MFI  treatment: DHEA+ Clomid+IUI
@severmilli12 dx: in testing phase
@ErinJoshua2011 dx: anovulation/amenorrhea treatment: clomid + prometrium
@nberth dx: PCOS  treatment: Provera + Clomid
@kerismatic dx: PCOS treatment:  Metformin
@Curry78 dx: PCOs w/anovulation  treatment:  Letrozole, Dexamethasone, Menopur, and Ovidrel
@Linsay ; dx: Unexplained treatment: clomid
@MrsAlyssaT dx: One tubal blockage, low motility and Graves disease (hyperthyroidism)  treatment: thyroid medication, IF testing
@vnegron87: dx PCOS  treatment: Clomid, trigger, donor sperm
@MorganL925: dx  possible MFI treatment: Clomid for DH, + IF testing
@xtceyzz: dx: LPD  treatment: Clomid
@MrsB627: dx: PCOS + Kidney Disease treatment: Clomid (going into testing)
@kwetsell dx: anovulation, very low progesterone, endometriosis and adenomyosis  treatment: Clomid
@SummerBrooke13 dx: testing for congenital adrenal hyperplasia  treatment: metformin
@Tulips29 dx: PCOS treatment: Gonal F + IUI
@LMart85 dx: unexplained  treatment: Letrozole + Ovidrel+ IUI
@ZoeFer dx: PCOS treatment: Letrozole+Ovidrel+IUI
@StephyM89 dx: TBD (testing)
@MurphyGrace dx: unexplained treatment:  Letrozole + Menopur injections + Ovidrel+ 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 non-TTC-related resolutions or goals do you have for 2016?

ShallowSeas

Good morning!
AF came yesterday  I called my RE to schedule my day 3 blood work (tomorrow) and HSG, which is Friday morning.  I'm pretty nervous about it...not only just the procedure itself but the results.

QOTW: My non-TTC related resolution is to practice yoga at least 30 mins every day.  DH and I made a resolution together that we will make more time to hang out with friends and be more social.  We need to be better friends.

Tulips29

Happy New Year everyone!

I'm in my TWW with 1 week to go, I test next Monday. I've been promising myself to hold out until day 14, but I caved yesterday at day 8 and POAS. Got a BFN and was down about it all day. I know it's still early, but I'm not feeling very optimistic anymore so this week will be tough for me. 

QOTW - To stress less and not get bothered by little things so much. Lately, I keep telling myself that life is short, I should focus on the big things and stay positive, vs getting upset over little things. Also need to get back in shape. I ate so much over the holidays and my pants are definitely feeling it today. =/ 

ceclarlinetlo

@severmilli12 The HSG can be intimidating but it doesn't last that long. Take some ibuprofen about an hour before and remember to breathe. Even though it's scary to think they might find a problem, finding a problem is the first step to fixing it! Big hugs to you!

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As for me, I am waiting for AF - I'm hoping she shows up this week.

I want to take better care of my spiritual health. On the whole I consider myself a Christian, but I struggle (a lot!) with doubts and questions. I want this year to be the year I investigate and understand my faith more.

ShallowSeas

@ceclarlinetlo  thanks for the advice!

vnegron87

Hi ladies, i tested on NYE with poas and got a BFP. Had Beta this morning and am just waiting on the results.

QOTW: Keeping an optimistic view on life and trying to appreciate everyone in my life

ceclarlinetlo

@vnegron87 excellent news! FX for a strong beta!

Drove2u

So happy for you @vnegron87

Waiting for my beta today too but have been getting bfns this week so not very hopeful. I'm traveling to Seattle Wednesday so can't make the baseline appt. not sure if my doc will let me just take letrazole anyway. I really don't want to skip a month.

Drove2u

Official bfn but I can continue with IUI number 5 this month even though I'll be traveling.

ceclarlinetlo

@drove2u I'm sorry! Big hugs to you!

jbal918

So I started the Metformin yesterday. That's the only thing different my RE changed for now. And I need to schedule my HSG for next cycle and the only day they had open as today and I couldn't take that off because it's the first day back to school.


I also signed up for a fitness class that starts the 11th. My RE wants me to loose weight to get an IUI because of the PCOS and my kidney disease. My projection is for March or April.

@Goldenkeys can you update me with the Metformin? Thank you!

QOTW - We hope to save enough to buy a house by the end of the year!

*edited for forgetfulness

vnegron87

@Drove2u I'm so sorry.  I know it's hard even when you feel like your expecting it.  Keeping you in my thoughts and hoping that IUI#5 is it for you!

 @ceclarlinetlo thank you!  Beta came back at 700.  Nurse seemed surprised that it was so high (or not as high) at this point, I'm not really sure what she was trying to say.  We'll see what happens comes Wednesday for the 2nd Beta. 

calfherder

@vnegron87 Congrats on your bfp!

@Drove2u big hugs, girl.

@severmilli12 good luck on your HSG and bloodwork.

Still nothing to update from me. Just taking BCPs.

QOTW: I didn't make any resolutions. I have a goal to get all of my work done early this year so I can have some time off in the fall.

erica0901

I officially got my BFN on New Years Eve and luckily got my period 2 days later after stopping the endometrin. I went in today (CD 3) for my baseline and everything looks good. I am going to continue the same medicine regimen as last month. I go back next Wednesday (CD 12) for my first follicle scan. Here we go again!

QOTW: To make more time to hang out with friends...DH and I have been a bit neglectful recently. 

ETA QOTW

SummerBrooke13

Happy New Year Ladies!
No new news since the last update for me. Still waiting for my AMH result from my RE. They said it would take 2 weeks, it'll be 3 weeks on the 6th. Fighting the urge to be annoying and call and ask. When they do call they're supposed to schedule my next appointment with him, a genetic counselor, and a medical endocrinologist. Then we go from there.
Just waiting to wait some more.
Also got my Provera induced AF yesterday. And so many cramps!

QOTW: My Resolution is to lose some weight, be more active, try to get some projects completed around the house, and I have a craft business, so my goal there is to shorten my turn around times!

bosslady925

Hi, all! The struggle getting back into work today has been hard. Today is my first day in a new department but I still would rather be at home.

DH and I met with our RE last Wednesday to review my CD3 blood work and HSG. Everything came back normal. I have the numbers from the blood and haven't looked into them too much, but she said everything was in the normal range. She's recommending we do IUI with meds. At least three cycles. FX we'll either be KO this time (I O'd over the weekend and maybe the HSG will be lucky for us) or else we're moving forward with IUI 1 later this month. She prescribed letrazole which I think I am to start on CD3. Then there will be injections and suppositories...do those sound right based on your experiences? From what I knew about IF meds, it seemed like the right course. I'm under the impression that the injections are really expensive...I haven't checked with insurance yet but was told there's a prescription card that should help offset the cost.

QOTW: I'm going to try to make time to go to my gym classes, even when DH has to work late which means I need to go home first and let the dogs out. I'm also going to try to be more patient and not sweat the small stuff.

babyexpress

@vnegron87 Thats great news! congrats

@Drove2u and @erica0901 sorry to hear, but thats great you can both start again right away

My update: today is 5th day of stims for IVF and have follow up appt tomorrow morning for u/s and b/w.  Everything is smooth sailing so far....

QOTW: My goal for 2016 is to get started on my MBA.  I was enrolled to start this month, but pushing back some because of the costs of IVF.  I will definitely meet the goal though once I get through IVF.  1 step and a day at a time right now.

LauraNick2010

Happy New Year! I took a little break from this board because of so much happening lately. I am on CD25 so in the down side of the TTW. I have been seeing my OB for clomid treatment and he had told me it was time for either a break or a referral to a RE. DH and I have decided to take a break from treatments and when we start back up see an RE. I've been having a hard time lately trying to plan a baby shower for my sister in law and now my sister just announced she's pregnant as well... the only good news lately is DH sister moved out after living with us for over 6 months.

QOTW: I decided I need to work on self love and feeling better about myself.

turtle148

Happy New Year! So I'm just starting my tww today. I got a +opk on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. By Sunday night it was back to negative. This morning at 6am I shot out of bed feeling like I was getting stabbed so I'm assuming I o'd because my temp increased 0.3 degrees. I don't normally take it until 10am this cycle (sleeping on dh schedule to make it easier) so I doubt it messed with my bbt.
So it's been a huge change in o days. When I took clomid on 5-9 I o'd on cd15. Yet when I took it on 3-7 it pushed back o to cd23. Has anyone else had this happen? I will talk to my dr about it when I see him next week after blood work. I'm just a slow grower. With the holidays I didn't get a later u/s so no clue on size. My right ovary has been responsive to clomid but my left is a freaking slacker!

Qotw: Passing my NCLEX test is my whole focus outside of ttc. It's good because it's going to help take my mind off the tww.

@vnegron87 Congrats!!

@Drove2u & @erica0901 Thinking of you both and sending hugs.

@LauraNick2010 I'm sorry you are struggling with the shower plans. It feels like one of those fine lines where you are happy for them but sucks for you.

@MorganL925 Fx for this round so you avoid iui. I may join the iui team next month if this one is unsuccessful so I'm right there with you.

LMart85

Finishing up my 2ww this week....AF is expected on Thursday....havn't tested yet...I'm not ready to handle a bfn yet....so I'm holding on to hope for as long as I can...
QOTW: My goal is to work on shedding the holiday lbs and getting back to my work out routine and a better diet

wifeinraleigh28

Today is CD 1  My cycle was a perfect 28 days and yet there was no + OPK.  I'm frustrated.  I'm adding temping this cycle to try to keep better track of everything, but I'm worried it won't be accurate because I am NOT a good sleeper.  I usually get up at least once each night, and sometimes just 2 hours before my alarm goes off, which will make temping difficult and probably inaccurate.  But now that we are just seeing the urologist for DH (and taking a little break from the RE) I have to do all the tracking myself.

Now that DH has been on clomid for 3 weeks and is completely off androgel, I'm hoping we could have a real chance this month.  He said he can feel that the clomid is helping his T levels and that he no longer needs the androgel to do it!  So I'm really happy about that.  We're still waiting until 1/28 when he gets his next SA and blood work.  I will be devastated if this doesn't work!

I'm so happy for you @vnegron87!  H&H 9 months!!

My heart goes out to you @erica0901 and @Drove2u.  Glad you're jumping right back into another cycle.

LauraNick2010

@turtle148 you took the words right out of my mouth.

Plainjanie

Stress always majorly messes with my cycles. With my dad being sick, planning a family vacation, working a frustrating job...this month I am on CD 45 with no signs of the end. We are still taking a mental break from TCC. While away on vacation over Christmas DH and I connected really well and just had fun and did a lot of non-pressure BD'ing. I felt good about that. It's becoming too routine/ chore like. Once AF rears her nasty head, I will start fresh. Keep better track of my cycles again. Concentrate on healthy eating.

DH goes back to the urologist at the beginning of March. We haven't heard a thing about his bloodwork. The doctor is on my list of phone calls.

*QOTW: Finish our basement apartment, get our house rented and move into something bigger/better.

@drove2u and @erica0901 I am very sorry to hear and sending you love.

@severmilli12 my HSG experience would probably be put in the horrible category for me. Extreme cramps and super barfy but it was over in a matter of seconds. The nurse gave me a wet wash cloth for my forehead and it really helped.

@vnegron87 big congratulations!!

@MorganL925 I will be making an extra wish for you today!

@lauranick2010 helping other people celebrate their baby happiness can definitely be a hurting experience. I hope you find peace and can have some time to focus on yourself throughout the planning!

 @wifeinraleigh28 keep me updated on your DH's results from his second SA. If the clomid gave the results you wanted I am hoping we will reconsider starting it for DH.

*Edited because I forgot!

NordyMN89

1.  How long have you been TTC? 13 months

2.  What is your diagnosis? unexplained infertility

3.  What is your current treatment plan? 3rd round of clomid, dexamethasone, trigger and TI

What non-TTC-related resolutions or goals do you have for 2016? I know it's only January, but I really want my garden to look better this year! And to grow all my herbs again and start growing more squash and zucchini.

clt2pwm11

I have two appointments at two different REs because one can't see me until May and the other can't see me until the end of March, but they both said they'd call with any cancellations. I'm holding both appointments, and I will go to whichever one has an opening first. So at this point, I'm benched. I'm just chilling out, not taking anything. It is good to feel like myself again. I hadn't realized how much the Clomid had made me a cranky B.

QOTW: I don't really consider it a resolution, but I am actively pursuing my faith a little bit more. I've been spending time journaling my prayers and reading my Bible/reflecting on scripture. It's really helped me to realign my focus and stop idolizing having a baby. That may sound simple minded to some, but I'm experiencing a lot more joy out of life right now than I have in a long time.

@GoldenKeys- Will you update my treatment to say "Benched/Waiting for RE appointment."

wifeinraleigh28

@Plainjanie - I'm glad you're having a good break from TTC.  That can be so important.  It's so stressful with constant tracking and BDing on a schedule and it can really take the fun out of the parts that are SUPPOSED to be fun.  I can definitely sense that we will be needing a break after another cycle or two.  I will keep you posted on our SA results.  Clomid doesn't always help sperm count, but I'm hoping that getting DH off the androgel will help with that anyway.  If it doesn't, we're going back to the RE for more IUIs.

ceclarlinetlo

You guys - I started spotting tonight which means this is the first time in my life I have ever had two cycles of the same length in a row. I'm really hoping it's the diet changes and inositol I started taking and not a fluke!

yellingbanana

Hi everyone:)
Well let's see, I'm on CD31, which is one of my longer cycles. Usually they're between 26-32 days. AF is due by tomorrow night, or I get to take a pregnancy test on Thursday! I'm trying to hold off on testing until I miss AF, my previous pregnancies didn't test positive until the day after AF was due. So while I'm trying to stay calm and realistic, I'm hoping and praying that I see that BFP. Which is what I'm hoping for all of you ladies as well! This TTC business for the last 2 years has been difficult.

My goal for this year that's not TTC related.... Getting married! We've been together 10 years, we have a house, and it's well past time we tie the knot. I was a student for 9 of those years, so now that I don't have homework, it's time to plan a (small) wedding! We want to do it on Kalaloch beach in Washington, it's our special vacation spot.

Baby dust to everyone!

ShallowSeas

I got all my results back from my Day 3 labs except for the AMH which will take longer to get back.  FSH, TSH, and Estradiol all came back normal but my Prolactin levels were high.  The nurse said they like to see a number under 23 and mine was 42. They are going to explain it more to me on Friday when I go in for my HSG but she said I'll need to re-do it and fast for 8 hours before.  If it's still high I'll need an MRI. That concerns me a bit.

Anyone have any insight on high prolactin levels?  I've been googling it trying to educate myself but its confusing to me.  From what I've read, high prolactin levels typically cause irregular periods or stop periods altogether and effect THS and FHS levels, which mine are normal.  My periods are regular every cycle which makes it even more confusing.  Hopefully they come back normal when I re-do them next week.

bosslady925

@Plainjanie could you share a bit more about your DH's reaction to clomid? And anything else he's done. After 3 months on clomid, my DH's SA was the worst yet so the urologist had him stop.

@severmilli12 no experience, but I'm thinking of you. Try not to worry and definitely don't Google until you meet with your dr. 


I mentioned earlier that DH's SA from late November was his lowest yet, after taking clomid for about 10 weeks. His total count was less than 5mill so the [stupid] lab didn't do any further analysis, so we don't even know the actual count. His first in July was about 5.5mill. He started a vitamin regimen in early June, so that wouldn't have affected his July test. His second SA was in late August and was higher, around 7.5mill total motile (I think 12+mill total). That's about 10 weeks after he started vitamins and we thought it might be why it increased. Now I'm second guessing...what if it wasn't enough time and the vitamins (plus maybe the clomid) are actually hurting his counts? He has another SA scheduled for next week but we need to reschedule it plus our RE said to move forward with IUI this month, so I was thinking about cancelling the SA.

So I have two things I'd like advice on:
1. Do you think he should stop all vitamins? Wait and see what his counts are?
2. Should I reschedule his SA and hope he can get in prior to when we would be going in for IUI? We'd also have to hope that it could be analyzed with enough time prior to IUI if the counts are low. Or should we just wait and he'll do it at IUI time? If the counts are too bad that will suck but oh well? 

Sorry...I'm a ball of anxiety today and need to call to cancel or reschedule his SA appointment.

StephyM89

TEST RESULTS
We got the results back from my blood test....results were normal. 
We got the results back from DH's sperm analysis....results were normal. 

TESTS - TBD
Still awaiting results from the pelvic ultrasound that I had done today.....and may I just say.....man it hurts to hold your pee that much! 
Jan 13th - I have an appointment for a sonohysterogram! (anyone who has had this test, I would love some feedback on the pain during and after).

After all of this, a consultation on Feb 3rd to discuss all of the results, as well as a treatment plan. 

emgem819

Happy New Year ladies!  I took a two month break from TTC and The Bump and I've missed it on here!  This board is the best!  This month we're doing femara and injects then trigger shot and IUI.  I just returned from my US today and have one growing follicle at 14mm so I'm doing one more inject tonight and then go back Friday to see if it's grown any more.  It'll be our first time doing IUI so I'm a bit nervous as I don't know what to expect.  Hoping for the best though!

QOTW:
I don't usually do New Years Resolutions (probably because I never stick with them!) but I'd love to lose a little weight and try to get more active, especially during the work day.  Lately I've been just sitting at my desk all day and I know that's awful for me.  Plus the hormones I've been taking don't seem to help with the weight loss either!  It's easier said than done, so I'm trying to just take it slowly and work up to it eventually!  My focus is mostly on TTC right now.

lily55d

Hey ladies! I am 13DPO and BFN so given up hope. Waiting on AF so I can call in and schedule second femara round. I will be away on vacation this next TWW so I am really hoping this helps.

To be honest I took this month's BFN very roughly. I was hoping for a miracle natural BFP and when it didn't happen I must admit I did cry a lot today and was very upset.

I keep thinking I am just so exhausted of it all, and I want to give up most times but I know I won't because of my personality and then I think maybe I need to just give up and then it will magically happen. I don't know if I am making sense. Sorry to be a downer. 

QOTW- I am hoping to be able to become more involved in helping my DH with some of his work (he's a lawyer too and I help out with some clients sometimes). This really helps me feel useful and active. 

ceclarlinetlo

@lily55d reading that broke my heart for you. I am so sorry to hear that this month hit you especially rough. We all know those feelings - Big hugs to you.

starlitfae

Hello all!

Got my saline sonogram scheduled for next week, and I did my day 3 bloodwork today.  Apparently they need more for IVF than they did for IUI, 14 vials (!!!)  but I count it as a victory since they were able to get it all in one shot  (I have tiny veins that are usually difficult to find.  Last time they did bloodwork, a routine check of my bloodsugar since I am the only non-diabetic in my family and we like to keep an eye on it, they had to stab me a couple times, and the bloodwork for my IUI they had to take half from my arm and half from my hand.)

Also scheduled, my first trip up there, for my orientation at the end of February.  Yay!

QOTW - It's not exactly specific to TTC, but I am resolved to do away with some of the negativity that is around me.  I have a cleaning schedule that I will attempt to really stick to, and I have started meditating before I go to sleep - it helps with my anxiety at night and seems to be helping during the day too.

Plainjanie

@morganL925 DH didn't actually start taking Clomid. It was prescribed by the urologist but it was going to cost a lot of money for just a 1 month supply. The urologist was not confident about it doing anything...so that made me think twice about spending the money. I am good friends with a pharmacist and talked to him about it, and we weighed the pros and cons and the cost was too high for the slim chance of a positive outcome. So we decided to not fill the script. The pharmacist is doing some research for me and is going to suggest some other options. I will share when I get them! Also, what vitamins does your DH take? My DH is also on a vitamin regimen. (I make him take a whole bunch.) He also, on his own, made an appointment with a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and went and got acupuncture the other day and some herbal teas and such.

@stephym89 so uncomfortable holding your pee. My ultrasound lady was 20 minutes late showing up to work too. The secretary kept telling me to go pee while I was waiting, but only for 10 seconds. I must have went at least a dozen times. Brutal.

bosslady925

@Plainjanie I remember that now about the Clomid. It's too bad that your insurance doesn't cover it. I was surprised DH's did and am embarrassed to admit that it cost us very little when it costs others so much. I have him on a huge vitamin regimen. He does multi vitamin, vit e, selenium, CoQ10, vit c, b complex, zinc, L-carnitine (just added last month). I've done a lot of research and everything says they can only help, not hurt, but I'm second guessing whether they're hurting his counts and he should just stop.

lily55d

ceclarlinetlo said:

@lily55d reading that broke my heart for you. I am so sorry to hear that this month hit you especially rough. We all know those feelings - Big hugs to you.

Thank you. I just don't understand why some months the blow is just too much. I wish I was a more positive person.

I got my blood test, officially not pregnant. So now just waiting for AF to move on with next femara cycle. 

calfherder

@starlitfae it sure is a crazy amount of blood! My husband and I went together, and he only had to give one vial. It didn't seem fair haha!

ZoeFer

Hello all, It is CD3 for me, we had to induce AF with provera. The original plan was to do an IUI cycle but apparently my new insurance does not have any infertility coverage anymore so we decided to try letrozole+TI this month. Also, the last SA analysis of DH was all normal so I think it might make sense to try 1-2 months with TI. Of course it was not that easy for me to accept the news about insurance, I still hate my work for this.
I am wondering if anyone here is having acupuncture in NYC area ? If so, could you recommend a place ? 

QOTW: My resolution is to spend more time on the things I enjoy, my whole life has been consumed by work and infertility. Last week, I enrolled on a dance class with DH and a new gym

mandasd

Hi all! I'm back! We were planning on IVF first cycle in Sept/Oct 2015 but it was not possible due to work travel and my husband is in the midst of a career change. He retired from the Air Force (21 years) and then started law school last year. There's a lot of pressure with work and then making sure my husband doesn't have worries with home related issues so he can focus on law school which is brutal. My dad is also very sick and will need to have a lung transplant which could happen anytime. I have been trying to help my parents and that takes a lot of my free time. That being said, we put fertility treatment on the back burner. It's been incredibly difficult, I think the majority of women feel the same - it's exhausting and depressing. All the hard work I did to prepare for September cycle went completely off track - I've gained 15 lbs and feel disgusting and unloveable. We continue to try and conceive naturally and it's awkward and frustrating. My husband once was a kind and sensitive partner...now he's become distant and uninterested. He even commented on my weight which is so completely out of character for him - seriously. He's always been kind and never cared what I weighed or what I wore. He always loved me just how I was. This is not us. I keep trying to tell myself that is must be this process - it's infertility, it's work, it's school. It's the pressure. 

Around the the time we were going to start our cycle, I found out that my doctor switched practices and the new practice offers different programs and I am not sure what the costs are - I initiated another appointment but then failed to follow through. I think everything that I wrote above was a factor in putting it off. But I went ahead and initiated the appointment. We will be meeting with our RE next Friday. I was feeling uneasy when I made the appointment worried that my husband didn't want to do IVF anymore but he said that if he didn't want to do it he would tell me. He also expressed that since we didn't start in September he kind of let all the other stuff we have going on (work, school, family) take priority. He did say he's not sure when he will be ready starting ivf again but he thinks it is fine if we go to the appt so we can know what services are offered in the new clinic and how much it will cost so that we can prepare. I honestly think my husband will want to wait until the summer when he has a break from school. This is also fine with me since all of my work travel is condensed between Feb-Jun. I'll be traveling every single month and gone for 8-10 days each trip. The traveling will subside in June with the remaining months will just be quick 3 day trips every other month. I am also hiring a couple more people so I can reduce the amount of traveling I will need to do in 2017. 

So so that's the latest...sorry for the long post - it just came pouring out!