TTTC Checkin - 1/25/2016

GoldenKeys

Good morning everyone,

It's checkin time... I hope that you weren't badly affected by this crazy winter storm.  DH and I bunkered down, ate like kings, and watched an amazing amount of TV. What did you do?

Anywho...lots of newbies this week! Welcome to newcomers: @nuttymask, @ale9687, @HarryPotterandCats, @MJackson88, @LGW2015, @Mawmee, @BreeToll

And last but definitely not least... huge congratulations to @turtle148 for your BFP!

What's going on this week?


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
turtle148: dx: LPD  treatment: Clomid + progesterone

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
@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: Unexplained Infertility  treatment: Letrozole + TI
@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
@StephyM89 dx: amenorrhea  treatment: (in testing)
@MurphyGrace dx: Unexplained treatment:  Letrozole + Menopur injections + Ovidrel+ IUI
@nuttymask dx: unexplained treatment: Fertyl, then IUI
@ale9687 dx: Anovulation  treatment: Provera, estrogil, Clomid, trigger + IUI
@HarryPotterandCats dx: Anovulation  treatment: Femara
@MJackson88 dx: PCOS + thyroid  treatment: Thyroid meds, OPK+TI, possible Clomid or Femara
@LGW2015 dx: possible MFI  treatment: Clomid
@Mawmee dx: PCOS, treatment: IVF
@BreeToll dx: anovulatory, hypothyroidism, possible endo  treatment:  in testing phase


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?


QOTW: If you knew you were right, would you take a stand even if you know you would make a scene in public or would you let it go?

Plainjanie

Good Morning!

Still just waiting for our second urology appointment in Early March.

DH is still seeing the Doctor of Chinese medicine and loving it. He's lost 8 lbs and just overall is feeling better. So whether it is in his head, or if its actually helping fertility wise. He is happy about it and that is what matters.

We can make another appointment with the RE for March as well. They wanted us to try another 3 months unmedicated and then go from there.

We are officially back in the game (We were mentally taking a month off) and I am feeling rejuvenated. It really helped.

QOTW: Oh when I think I'm right, I do not hesitate to speak up.

ShallowSeas

Good Morning!

Nothing new to report.  Currently in the TWW.  11 DPO and a bfn this morning   

QOTW: It depends on the situation, but most of the time I speak up.

vnegron87

@GoldenKeys I haven't been checking this board to often.  Can you please graduate me to the BFP board? I might have forgotten to update you.  Thanks for all the support that I've gotten here and will miss you ladies.

Best of luck!  Sending many prayers for BFPs.

BreeToll

Currently in the waiting to ovulate phase... Whether I'll actually ovulate this month I don't know... I suck at waiting. DH is waiting on the results of his SA, he is feeling nervous. I'm waiting to hear from the ultrasound clinic so we can check that off the list and hopefully get in with the specialist somewhat soon.

Tough qotw this week. It really depends on the topic. Usually I'll speak up, but sometimes it's just so much easier to tune people out (whether you're right or not). Something being a nurse has taught me is people tend to believe what they want to regardless of facts or logic.

Drove2u

Not much to report. 5dpiui. Will start POAS this Friday.

Megan3086

1.  How long have you been TTC? almost 2 years

2.  What is your diagnosis? PCOS 

3.  What is your current treatment plan? Did two rounds of clomid Dec/Jan- OB determined i am not responding. 
so now we are saving some money so we can go to RE Dr since our INS does not cover it. I am also looking for natural ways to help manage and treat my PCOS.

QOTW: If you knew you were right, would you take a stand even if you know you would make a scene in public or would you let it go? I guess it depend son how important the issue is to me. 

HarryPotterandCats

Possibly in my TWW for the first time. Third high temp will confirm tomorrow. I will testnext Tuesday if I did O.

GTKY; i always speak up. Its one of my flaws. I dont keep my mouth shut well

bosslady925

Hi, all! I finished the Femara (CD3-7) on Thursday. I have the CD12 ultrasound tomorrow morning. I've had a lower backache/cramping since yesterday. I started OPKs yesterday, super nervous that I was going to O but so far they're negative. The plan is to do a trigger shot when it's time. Something else making me anxious is DH is getting a long-awaited epidural steroid injection in his lower spine tomorrow. He's had terrible back pain and the appointment was made several weeks ago. After doing some online research I'm paranoid that something freak will happen and he'll have ED following the shot for at least the next few days. I'm telling myself I'm crazy and my mom confirmed this is super standard and people have them all the time without any weird effects. I originally was doing research to see if it would affect (that's right, right?) the quality of the sperm but couldn't find anything saying that happens and then stumbled upon some stories of ED as a result. He tried to reschedule but the next appointment isn't until March. So, I'm crazy, nothing else is new. . I'm trying to stay super hopeful that this first IUI will be our lucky ticket.

QOTW: I'm very stubborn and a "know it all", but I wouldn't make a scene unless it was something I felt very strongly about.

lily55d

Currently 4dpo . Started testing out my trigger today. It's super dark, seems like it will take a while again.

QOTW- I usually don't care making a scene when I am getting my point across. Generally I don't have to make a scene because I am good with words lol but I usually never keep quiet,

wifeinraleigh28

Hi everyone!  It's my birthday today and I'm now 30.  It has been the best birthday of my life, mostly thanks to my DH and also my dear family and friends who made it so special.  I'm in a really good mood, and excited to be 30!

As for "check-in" stuff... DH gets his next SA on Thursday.  We're both nervous, hoping for good results.

QOTW: I usually keep to myself in public.  Unless I'm on injections!  

salt+light

Hi there!  I'm relatively new to TheBump (posted in the TTC area) and brand new to the TTTC board. 

1.  DH and I have been TTC for 4+ years.
2.  DH diagnosed with severe male factor infertility.  (We did three rounds of B2B IUIs this fall and were unsuccessful.)  
3.  Starting IVF with ICSI (Gonal-F, metronidazole, Novarel, Ganirelix, Endometrin, Menopur) on or around February 2nd (eek!), and starting estrogen pills 2x daily between this Wednesday, and then.  

QOTW:  I'll always stand up for what is right, but I think the key to 'not making a scene' is being compassionate, listening, and working through differences, respectfully.

Looking forward to following along with everyone!  Thanks for creating and encouraging this community.

calfherder

@wifeinraleigh28  happy birthday!

I have an appointment tomorrow for injections. My H is freaking out about giving me shots so hopefully the appointment will ease his stress about it.

qotw: I wouldn't make a scene. I know when things are wrong, but I also know that some people are raised with different perspectives and so I try not to be hard on them. I'm more of a listener.

babyexpress

Hi ladies.  Update for me: got PGS testing back today.  I have 3 healthy embabies waiting for me in the lab.  2 boys and 1 girl.  I am planning on taking a month off and transferring in March

QOTW: definitely let it go.  I would never cause a scene to get a point across.

MurphyGrace

@babyexpress  Congrats on the 3 embryos! @calfherder Your H will do fine.  I was so afraid of shots, I pass out if I see blood, but I honestly don't find the shots bad at all>  The first is the hardest. I actually find it is easier to do it myself.

I am on my 2nd IUI.  It was actually cancelled due to a hormone producing cyst after my 1st IUI on 12/30.  But, my RE said if the cyst went down I could do an unmedicated.  It did and I did an unmedicated IUI this round.  I did use ovidrel trigger. Nothing else.  I had my progesterone check today 6 dpo and was prescribed prometrium. I am also on estrace from the thin lining last month.  Not sure what I will do this month, the menapur was pretty intense.  Good luck to everyone!  Let's hope for some cupid babies in Feb!

LGW2015

Happy birthday @wifeinraleigh28!!

***BFP mentioned***

Well, I finally scheduled an appt with the RE for next week and DH was planning on going for his 2nd SA this week but today we got our first ever BFP! I waited until 16dpo because I've been having a decent amount of cramping and back pain so I thought AF was on its way and we were away at the in-laws. So excited but nervous at the same time, I guess I won't be able to relax until 2nd trimester.

Fx for all of you xoxo

calfherder

@LGW2015 congratulations!!! H&H 9 months!

mandasd

@babyexpress congrats! How many will you transfer?

My insurance changed to TriCare Prime in January. I never took my husband's insurance because my insurance through work suited me fine. However, as we started going down the infertility road, BlueShield was covering nothing, not even blood work. My husband and I are covered under TriCare since he is a retired veteran, so I switched. It's been a little bit of a nightmare. Luckily, we aren't starting IVF until June so I have a few months to sort out all the tests and make sure I am going through all the correct paths to get the most covered.

We've been down this road before - I've already done all the testing including 2 HSGs! But since it's been 6+months, RE wants new bloodwork. Hubby is off the hook - no testing for him this round. 

We live in San Diego so I'm sorry to those buried in snow - it's sunny and 60s here. 

babyexpress

@mandasand my gut is telling me 1, but I'm going to wait and go over it with my RE.  I'll take his recommendation.  I wouldn't mind if two implanted. 1 boy and 1 girl, that's my dream.  I'll iust call it quits after that.  Knock it out

Tulips29

Good morning ladies! @GoldenKeys just an update for me that I'm moving on to IVF next month. 

@LGW2015 congratulations on your bfp! happy and healthy 9 months to you!  

@babyexpress congrats on the 3 embabies! 

QOTW - I would try to get my point across but I've learned over the years that sometimes it's not worth arguing over and making a scene. So I just let it go and know in my head that I'm still right lol.

bosslady925

Congrats on the BFPs!!

I just had my CD12 ultrasound. My lining is 10.8mm and I have an 18mm follicle on the right ovary and 12mm and 16mm on the left. They said that's good and I'm going to do the trigger shot tomorrow for an IUI Friday morning. She originally said to trigger tonight, IUI Thursday but Friday is better for us. They assured me that was fine - anyone have experience? Friday will be CD15. If you've done IUI did your spouse wait with you? DHs work schedule is tough but he wants to wait with me while it's done but it's not until an hour and a half after he gives his sample so I feel like he should just go back to work.

leamide

Hello just checking in! New here to the bump.

How long have you been TTC? 2 1/2 years
DH was tested and he is fine.
2. What is your diagnosis? Pcos, although my current doctor doesn't think I have it.

3. What is your current treatment plan? Started first round of clomid this past cycle. Just waiting to see if it took. I had severe cramps and pains for a week during ovulation, had an ultrasound that showed 5 large follicles. hoping for the best.

Thanks for all the advice and help over the past month.

wifeinraleigh28

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes!!!  

Welcome newbies! @leamide @salt+light @Megan3086

Congrats @babyexpress on your 3 healthy embabies!  Please keep us posted on what your RE recommends you do regarding transfer.  I agree, I would be happy with twins too and being finished after one pregnancy!  Especially with all we have to go through to get ourselves KU...

Congrats on your BFP @LGW2015!!!  H&H 9 months to you!!

Edited to correct a bunch of typos.

jbal918

BFP Warning

My RE took me off clomid and put me on Metformin to get everything level. Then, he told me that hubbys sperm was abnormal!
This past Saturday, we got a BFP! I just thought I was getting sick!
I'm super nervous since we had so much bad news with the PCOS and sperm and I'm trying to keep the what if's out of my head! I had my hCg measured Monday and it was at 80. I had it redone today and the nurse never called so I'm praying no news is good news!

@wifeinraleigh28 Happy Birthday!!
@LGW2015 Congratulations!!

LMart85

Not much to update here....currently in the 2ww of my 3rd IUI....I'm 10dpt 8dpiui...getting more anxious to test....holding off until the weekend

Congrats to all the ladies who got their BFP this cycle!!

wifeinraleigh28

Congrats @MrsB627!  Praying for increasing betas for you!!  Keep us posted!

I am VERY excited to report that we just got my husband's SA results back... total count was 43 million!!  FINALLY above the normal cutoff!  Motility was a little low at 35%, and according to the form they like it to be at least 40%.  I'm hoping the motility will keep improving as he continues taking the clomid.  Rapid progressive motility was at 60% though... no clue what that really means, all I know is that the normal cutoff for it is 32%.  This will also be the first time we are eligible for morphology testing.  Hopefully we'll get those results tomorrow.  I'm nervous, since we have no clue what to expect with morphology!

He also went to the lab today to get blood work to test his T levels... hoping we're in normal range there as well.

LGW2015

@wifeinraleigh28 so glad to hear that!! Hoping for more good news from you with the rest of the tests!

@MrsB627 congratulations to you as well!!

calfherder

@MrsB627 congratulations!!!

jbal918

So the nurse from my RE's office called to say my numbers are doubling but my thyroid level is high and it can cause a miscarriage. I'm terrified. They are starting me on medication for the thyroid and I'm still taking my Metformin for now. 
*edited for autocorrect

riveridgional

@MrsB627 I sent you a private message.

bosslady925

@MrsB627 sending you good thoughts! I hope they're able to figure something out.

I just had IUI #1. We were really happy with DH's counts. 6.4mil and 89% motility. Lots of CM and hope that everything follicle-related was good, per Tuesday's ultrasound. FX we're lucky. I'm going to take it really easy this TWW, almost like post-IVF FET. 

Q: those who have had IUIs - how long was it between your partner's sample to IUI? DH did the sample at 9:15a and IUI was at 11a. That seems like a long time between...I trust the RE's office, but they admitted they were behind schedule because of two emergencies earlier. 

Samanthaarielxo

Been ttc for 2 years. 
No diagnosis yet but have ruled out pcos and diabetes. So far all they know is I don't ovulate and I only get my TOM if I take provera. 
No treatment plan yet but seeing a doctor in a week and a half. 

Drove2u

Currently 9dpiui with my fifth medicated cycle and fourth IUI and have a pretty strong feeling I'm going in for my sixth IUI in February. I tested today and got a bfn so that's that. I know it's early but it was so stark white. 

babyexpress

@Drove2u I'm sorry to hear that.  What day was your actual beta?  I know you were thinking of skipping that this time and only doing HPT, but what day are you supposed to be testing? Seems kinda early to determine

wifeinraleigh28

@MorganL925 - GL to you!  At our IUI our drop off was 1 hour before my IUI.  They did the washing and analysis.  I think it's pretty common, and they keep the sperm alive and well for your "injection"

Drove2u

@babyexpress yes skipping beta this time but it should be on Wednesday. Got another bfn today. 

babyexpress

@Drove2u I'm holding out hope for you.  Wednesday is still over 4 days away. 

nuttymask

Got a new job, one I was not expecting. Feels good to be back at work. Helps me obsess less over this So getting this job makes me believe God works in mysterious ways, so TTC anew with faith that the stars are aligned.
Waiting to see if AF comes next week, or whether the drugs have screwed up my cycle, as has happened in the past.
QOTW- I have created a scene in the past for what I believed was right, but it didn't make a difference. Doubt I will again.

madasm0530

Hey-o - I am a newbie. 

1.  How long have you been TTC? on and off for 4 years. 

2.  What is your diagnosis? PCOS

3.  What is your current treatment plan? Right now we're treating my elevated prolactin and TSH for 4 weeks - more bloodwork - adjust. Once that is under control we're doing Femara + IUI for 1-2 cycles, then moving to injectables. 

I just finished my last pill in a 10 day stretch of provera to induce my first AF in 18 months! it's been awhile and I am ULTRA bloated right now - miserable. 

I intro'd a bit ago, but I'm so happy to be a part of a community again. I really, really does make a difference!