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carly434
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New to Board: Introduction
carly434
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in Infertility
Hello Ladies,
I have been reading the board for a few weeks just now getting to introductions. My DH and I have been married for 6.5 years TTC for 2.5 years. We have gone through 2 cycles of Clomid through OBGYN, and 3 IUI's from RE. We didn't mesh with our previous RE and decided to get a second opinion. The doctor we went to for the second opinion was 110% better then our first RE. But both decided that IVF was our next step. I have also had an HSG (tubes open) and some polys removed from my uterus. When I first started with the RE my FSH was 11, then a few months later 14.6, AMH was also on the low side. Our old RE never really explained to us these numbers and really I didn't ask. I figured she knew what was best. Big mistake, what I can take away from all this is really be an advocate for yourself, your family and your future children. I regret not asking more questions. Now with our new RE I ask so many questions he is probably sick of me. So, January we did another FSH test, on Day 4 of my cycle. He said not ideal for FSH (usually day 3) but if it is high on Day 4, then we know something is up. This morning went in for our IVF orientation and found out FSH was 42 and AMH was .4!!!!! I say I was shocked was an understatement. So that is where we stand now. We are going through with the IVF procedure in March if all stays normal over the next month or so.
I love reading the posts and discussions on this board. It lets me know I am not the only one out there going through this. So I look forward to posting more and again reading the comments. As most of you I also enjoy exercising, reading, scrapbooking, playing soccer, Young Living Essential Oils and spending time with my family. I also really rely on my acupuncturist to help keep my stress levels down. I also have just ordered some more essential oils to help manage my stress and nerves during this process. I would love to also talk oils if anyone else out there uses them. Hey, just though of my next post
Never, Never, Never Give Up - Winston Churchill
I have been reading the board for a few weeks just now getting to introductions. My DH and I have been married for 6.5 years TTC for 2.5 years. We have gone through 2 cycles of Clomid through OBGYN, and 3 IUI's from RE. We didn't mesh with our previous RE and decided to get a second opinion. The doctor we went to for the second opinion was 110% better then our first RE. But both decided that IVF was our next step. I have also had an HSG (tubes open) and some polys removed from my uterus. When I first started with the RE my FSH was 11, then a few months later 14.6, AMH was also on the low side. Our old RE never really explained to us these numbers and really I didn't ask. I figured she knew what was best. Big mistake, what I can take away from all this is really be an advocate for yourself, your family and your future children. I regret not asking more questions. Now with our new RE I ask so many questions he is probably sick of me. So, January we did another FSH test, on Day 4 of my cycle. He said not ideal for FSH (usually day 3) but if it is high on Day 4, then we know something is up. This morning went in for our IVF orientation and found out FSH was 42 and AMH was .4!!!!! I say I was shocked was an understatement. So that is where we stand now. We are going through with the IVF procedure in March if all stays normal over the next month or so.
I love reading the posts and discussions on this board. It lets me know I am not the only one out there going through this. So I look forward to posting more and again reading the comments. As most of you I also enjoy exercising, reading, scrapbooking, playing soccer, Young Living Essential Oils and spending time with my family. I also really rely on my acupuncturist to help keep my stress levels down. I also have just ordered some more essential oils to help manage my stress and nerves during this process. I would love to also talk oils if anyone else out there uses them. Hey, just though of my next post
Never, Never, Never Give Up - Winston Churchill
Re: New to Board: Introduction
Welcome! I'm so sorry about how difficult your journey has been thus far! I'm sure the FSH of 42 was a real shocker! I can't believe your former RE did not explain things to you. That is so frustrating to me. It sounds like your diagnosis is DOR? Come join us on the Feb/March IVF board! I will be starting my first IVF at the end of February.
And I'm an essential oil user! I diffuse something every night before bed. I love Cedar wood to help me sleep. Other favorites are Eucalyptus, Stress Away, and Lavendar but I have tons of others!
me 28 (Lean PCOS, hypothyroid)
dh 33
TTC #1 since early 2011
May 2011- natural pregnancy (metformin only); m/c @ 9 weeks + D&C
July 2011- lap to remove dermoid cyst
August 2012-current- 9 rounds of Clomid, 1 cycle of Femara, several cycles of soy isos, 1 IUI, O'd every cycle, BFN
August 2014- lap to remove uterine septum. Everything else looking good.
Moving onto IVF Feb/March 2016 Just kidding. Natural bfp 1/30/16. 1st beta 2/1 = 110. 2nd beta 2/3 = 332.
First ultrasound 2/19 - one baby with a heart rate of 127! EDD 10/11/2016
Glad you are on top of it now and have a different RE.
I love my acupuncturist too, she's my rock (and I hate needles..so go figure)
Oils I'm unknow with, have my lavender to help me sleep, but don't use it enough...tips are always welcome!
GL with your journey'
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I love frankincense, I carry a bottle with me every where. It really helps with my anxiety. I also see an acupuncturist, I LOVE it.
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
Trying to conceive since November 2012
Married Jan. 2014
Me:36 DH: 39
TTC since August 2014, Mild PCOS + uterine fibroids
Myomectomy June 2015- 18 fibroids removed
IVF #1, May 2016 = 32 eggs retrieved, 12 fertilized, 7 frozen, 3 PGS normal
FET#2, July 2016 = one embryo transferred
TRIGGER
BFP! Beta = 617
Due date = 4/9/17
Delivery date = 3/20/17
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Me: 42 | DH: 39 | Us: Married since April 2014 | TCC 20 months before IVF
Me: unexplained infertility (AMA?) | DH: No issues
1st IVF cycle with ICSI & PGS | ER 1/21/16 | FET 4/26/16, ectopic
2nd FET 09/20/16 | DS born May 2017
3rd FET 09/14/20
ps- big fan of lavender & eucalyptus spearmint (not combined lol)
ME: 31 | DH: 31
Married: April 2015
TTC #1: April 2015
Fur Baby: 1 English Mastiff (Rupert)
ME: 31 | DH: 31
Married: April 2015
TTC (BBT & FF) #1: April 2015 (Off BC: January 2015)
Fur Baby: 1 English Mastiff (Rupert)
Me: 27, Endometriosis
DH: 30
Married: 06/2012
TTC #1 since 09/2014
10/2015 1st IUI BFN (Gonal-F & Ovidrel)
07/2016 2nd IUI BFN (Femara, Gonal-F, Ovidrel & Progesterone)
08/2016 3rd IUI BFN (Femara, Gonal-F, Ovidrel & Progesterone)
Planned IVF in Summer 2017
Surprise BFP 11/28/16: Beta 1 - 2311, Beta 2 - 6049; EDD 8/4/17
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Me: 42 | DH: 39 | Us: Married since April 2014 | TCC 20 months before IVF
Me: unexplained infertility (AMA?) | DH: No issues
1st IVF cycle with ICSI & PGS | ER 1/21/16 | FET 4/26/16, ectopic
2nd FET 09/20/16 | DS born May 2017
3rd FET 09/14/20