Thank you guys so much for the support! It was helpful for me to put it in words because a lot of times I will think in the moment that I want to go see someone, and then when I'm feeling 'better' I don't do it. I will go from wanting to talk to someone and then not wanting to again several times in the course of one day. I felt like putting it out there to you guys would make me feel more accountable to the plan, and it has! I've already contacted a couple of people, including someone I have seen in the past.
@chloe97 I am so happy the puppy has been able to help! That's amazing. It's also good that you went to see a doctor because as crazy as it feels actually getting confirmation from an MD that nothing is wrong is really helpful for me, so hopefully it was for you too. I had my annual in February and got amazing results back from all of my bloodwork and it was like the clock reset. But now it's come back again. My thing this time is that I'm concerned I have Lupus or APS or both. The rational part of my brain knows it doesn't make sense and I really don't actually have most of the symptoms. But when I get something that feels like a symptom the irrational part of my brain takes over and it's no good. The thing that helps me the most is staying busy. Being a teacher is bad for my anxiety because I find it so hard to stay busy in the summer. And when I think too much I'm done for.
Ugh! I'm so sorry @SnobunnieMel. Can you ask appeal it? Do you have infertility coverage? Maybe it needs to be coded as an infertility test to get it paid for?
@aliciagoose I completely understand why you mean about staying busy. The dog has forced me to be moving all the time I'm at home- either playing or walking him. He's an exhausting distraction! I've found that online portals of Dr's to be extremely helpful in battling my hypochondria. If I can check my bloodwork myself and test it against numbers online. Also, I'm not sure if you've heard this, but Google has worked with medical groups to help the Dr Google phenomenon. Now when I google my stomach and bowel symptoms I get all the most likely minor conditions that it could be long before cancer! This is huge for me and very helpful! Dr Google has actually been calming me down (on my non TTC issues).
This is brings me to another point, do you guys ever notice that when you Google things related to TTC or fertility problems that only message boards come up first? Sometime I can find some Web sites that look like they've been mad by an amateur, but I can never actually find legitimate TTC or IF information from sites other than RE websites or mom and pop websites devoted to one specific issue. It's maddening. I wish a group like Livestrong or even WebMd would take on TTC and IF so I could feel more comfortable with the information I'm finding online.
@chloe97 I actually have noticed my google results are much tamer (unless I specifically search for something myself). I didn't know that was actually a thing that they did. Way to go google. Also I love the online portals too. My doctor even leaves notes for me to interpret my results. It is incredibly helpful.
To your next point, yes I have the same problem! I hate it because whenever I'm looking for valid scientific info about TTC I only ever find message boards or sites that I really don't trust. There are a lot of websites with false and or misleading information as well. It's horrible. With all of the health related topics you can find from credible sources, I don't understand why TTC isn't one of them!
@SnobunnieMel that is complete and utter BS!! I hope you can contest this and get the charges covered. Genetic testing was very necessary in your situation. I'm so sorry.
@fivetimesnoluck welcome back and I'm sorry you are having a rough time. The way you feel sounds a lot like how I feel right now and what you said about how long, and when is it enough really resonated with me as this is exactly how I've been feeling- hence the reason why We are taking this cycle off of treatments. I want to drink beer and eat potato chips too but I know it's the opposite of what I need to be doing. I totally feel where you are at. Hugs to you and I hope things work out for you soon.
@E2theB I'm sorry for your frustrations. I know this journey can be emotionally and mentally exhausting. As PP have mentioned- you are in a safe place and can vent away. We have all been there and can relate to how you feel. Everyone at my work is pregnant and it's challenging at times.
@AliciaGoose I'm sorry for the anxiety your are experiencing, mine has been pretty bad too and it's very new for me.
@lilylover27 I'm sorry for what your experienced this weekend. I'm glad DH was there to support you.
I talked to my friend who is one of my oldest friends. We haven't seen each other in a while but keep in touch and talk once or twice a month. She lives far away and she has 4 kids so getting together has been challenging. She knows about our struggles and she made a comment today that kind of bothered me- she said basically that I need to just accept the bigger plan that is laid out for me and not fight and the more I fight if the more miserable I will be and I need to come to a place of acceptance. She had to get off the phone but, really?? I know she didn't have bad intentions but she never struggled with IF or loss so I know she doesn't totally get it. Anyway- it didn't sit right with me. So I really appreciate that we have this board to share our experices.
Thank you all for the birthday wishes!!
****TW: Pregnancy,
loss and children mentioned****
Me (39) DH (40)
From my first marriage DD: 03/04 CP:01/06 DS:12/06
DH- no kids
******************
TTC: since 2/15, RE Consult 9/15
IUI #1 10/15: Letrozole = BFN
IUI #2 11/15: Letrozole + trigger = BFN
1/08/16: Surprise- BFP!! 2/16/16: MMC @10w
2days, D&C: 2/17/16
TTCAL: May 2016
IUI #3 5/27/16: Letrozole+trigger=BFN
IUI #4 06/24/16: 7.5mg Letrozole+trigger= BFN
IUI#5 08/24/16 Menopur+trigger = BFN
IUI #6 09/19/16 5 mg Letrozole +Menopur + Trigger=
BFN
**10/2016: No more medicated cycles, TTCAL on our
own** 12/03/16: BFP!! EDD: 08/12/17 It's a girl!! Eleni was born on 8/14/17!!
@roxgibbons I am sorry you are starting to struggle with anxiety as well. It's really challenging to navigate. Also I don't blame you for being upset about the comments your friend made. I feel like people are well meaning when they say those things, but they don't realize how hurtful it actually is or how inappropriate. It's hard for people to understand something they've never experienced.
Hi ladies. I'm technically not new but haven't posted too much in the past. My husband and I have been TTC since Dec '14. I had a miscarriage in April '15 at 15 weeks and have had two chemical pregnancies (Oct '15 & Jan '16). We have a 4 year old. The doctor tells me that speaks volumes but I have a 25% success rate from what my math is telling me.
I'm currently WTO (or benched). Not sure how to look at it. I was sure I was pregnant last week. I had so many pregnancy symptoms it's not even funny. Period came on Saturday and it hit me hard. I was completely convinced this was our cycle. I did call my doctor today and will see him Thursday afternoon to see what is next for us. I'm hoping we can get moved to an RE and hope for some answers.
Rant: In the last week, I know three people who have announced they are pregnant. It has hit me harder this time because I was so convinced I was pregnant. I feel like an idiot too because I feel like I must have imagined my symptoms.
Rave: My husband and I are celebrating our anniversary this weekend. Our son is going to spend the night at his grandparents' house. My husband isn't really excited but we are going to go get a couples massage on Saturday. I've never gotten a massage and I'm really excited. We have to attend a baby shower in the afternoon. I'm hoping I will be so relaxed from the massage that attending the shower won't be too bad.
I absolutely love all ice cream. Some favorites are mint anything, turtle, and butter pecan. I also love the lemon ice from Culvers with strawberries or raspberries on it.
1. Introduce yourself (if you are new) TTC # 2 (DS 2014) ; one loss 11/2015, TTCAL since then
2. Status (WTO. TWW, benched, undecided) Currently on BCP for 4-5 more days before starting protocol for frozen embryo transfer
3. Rants/Raves: My rant is that birth control pills are the worst. I can't believe I spent so many years willingly taking these crazy pills. I have been a legit insane, crying, nauseous mess for the 6 days I've been on them and I am counting the minutes until I can get them out of my system. End rant.
On the plus side, I have 1 genetically normal embryo after PGS testing and I can't wait to get it inside of me so it can hopefully grow into a human I can take home with me.
4. GTKY: it's summer, it's hot out, what is everyone's favorite flavor of ice cream/gelato? If you don't like ice cream (we may flame) what is your go to cool down summer treat?
Love me some ice cream. I am partial to cookie dough, but a local ice cream shop has a toasted coconut that makes me a happy person.
Where I grew up frozen lemonade was a thing, and I used to sell it in the summer for work. It still is my go-to reminder of summer/hot weather.
I am so behind, but wanted to reply to a few people... @roxgibbons Happy Birthday! I know these reminders of time passing are hard, but try and remember that aging is a privilege, even when it doesn't feel like it. This mind you is coming from a girl who cried the entire time at my 6th birthday party that I was getting old, so take it as you will
@fivetimesnoluck I'm so sorry you are struggling. I think many of us can relate to the "how long can I do this" thought process. I'm in that place right now just thinking how long can I spend chasing something and at what cost to my present, mental health, lifestyle etc. Wishing you well with your upcoming IUI.
@nmd9168 I'm going to have to mimic @RiverSong15 about the clomid concerns. I have only done 1 round of clomid, but it was serious business. I had to sign a huge document about the dangers of taking it, have ultrasounds and bloodwork to monitor my stimulation and triggered to cause ovulation to happen. I'm sorry this is all so stressful on top of taking the medications.
@E2theB Welcome to our world and so sorry for your frustrations. I can totally relate on a few levels. I was married for years before TTC so that I could finish grad school, begin my career etc. I cry about those "lost" years all the time. Nobody ever talks about how hard this making babies thing really is.
@RiverSong15 Love your SN btw. Whovians Unite! lol Anyway, Clomid is being prescribed by OB. This is my first period since my MMC, so he has not done an ultrasound. I am cycle day 23 and decided to go buy OPK and got two positives (one at 4 and one at 10PM) I'm not sure if it's a false positive, but I have had little twinges in my right pelvic area and CM has been watery so it makes sense. My OB started me on the same dosage of Clomid as I was on when I got pregnant last time since this was my first period since the miscarriage.
Me: 28 DH: 29 Married: 4-25-2014 TTC: March 2015 BFP: 2-18-16 Confirmed MMC: 3-31-16 D&C: 4-2-16 TTCAL: May 2016 IUI: 5/13/17-Femara and Trigger, POAS 5/27/17 BFP 5/27/17
@lilylover27I'm so sorry you had a crappy week. I've def had those moments where everyone is just saying the wrong things- I went three hours late to my end of year staff party because too many are all about babies and baby talk. Hopefully some better days are coming! Be strong- or don't be - wahtever you need! @nmd9168 Oh, I hate the pressures of having to bd on demand. Sometimes it's so unsexy. We were arguing about stuff, then when I had the positive we had to try and switch into sexy mode and he just wasn't into it so we had to wait till next morning. I've also been having a really long and unpredictable cycle since loss, and that makes the wait so hard
. Introduce yourself (if you are new) Hey I'm Karen - and I've been around but not as active due to Summer fun & activities! currently ttc again after 2 losses and one due to genetic disease at 17 weeks.
2. Status (WTO. TWW, benched, undecided) I think I just O'd ( or closest guess I got) bc I got a more positive looking test on cd 31- which would normally be really late, but things are so crazy with my cycle now, I just don't know what's going on.
3. Rants/Raves Like mentioned above - feeling crazy! Feeling family pressures and stress ( just from mom) about why am I not pregnant again, and how could I be out traveling when I should just be focusing on getting pregnant again. Comments about going to a doctor immediately to get meds, etc - bc she heard about other people getting pregnant right away with them... I keep reminding my mom it's just barely been two cycles since our loss! WTH! What do you guys do about pushy family?
4.
GTKY: it's summer, it's hot out, what is everyone's favorite flavor of
ice cream/gelato? If you don't like ice cream (we may flame) what is
your go to cool down summer treat? Mostly I love chocolate all the time! Coffee is my second choice. Both even better!
Me:35, DH 37 ~ Married July 2014 ttc July 2015 ~ bfp Nov 2015 (cp) bfp Dec 2015 ~ (tfmr 17wk, March 2016, genetic disease) ttcal May 2016
@E2theB I don't love that you have to feel all of those emotions in your rant, but what I do love is that you expressed exactly the way myself (and I'm sure many many others here) also feel. I've felt like I've always made the right choices my entire life and it's a huge slap in the face to watch others get what I want even after they didn't work as hard to make all the same "good" decisions that I did. My poor DH feels like because he spent so many years making bad decisions that he's sort of given me his bad juju. I hate it!
@SnobunnieMel call your hospital/doctor/whatever and get their testing representatives phone number!! CALL CALL CALL!!!!!! My insurance wanted to charge me $3,000 for the Natera blood test to identify chromosomal abnormalities in our baby because it's considered "experimental". I WANTED TO DIE! I got the bill after we had lost the baby. I called my geneticist who ordered the test and she gave me the Natera rep's number and gave her a heads up to our story before I had even called. I called this poor woman in full blown tears and she ensured me that we would pay no more than $160 if we even got charged at all. I have yet to receive a bill and I called her about 2 months ago! I know this is the LAST thing that you want to have to do, but don't sit back and take it!
1. Introduce yourself (if you are new): Since there are some newer folks here or maybe some that missed who I am all together. I am 28 and DH is 30. We've been married since June 2015 and we started TTC in September 2015. First BFP February 1 2016. Horrible long story later we lost our baby April 15, 2016 to Triploidy.
2. Status (WTO. TWW, benched, undecided): CD27... not feeling too positive here. Pretty sure AF is on her way...
3. Rants/Raves: Rant: TIRED OF WAITING ALREADY!!!! LET ME HAVE A DAMN BABY! Rave: DH and I have spent weeks looking at houses on Zillow and driving around all over looking at new houses. We've found some prospects of lovely new construction single family homes (we live in a townhouse now). We're meeting with a realtor to discuss the reality in selling our home or if we need to wait it out a few more years to move. Although I'd love to get us into a single family and start paying down a mortgage to a home we'll stay in and some day never have a mortgage!
4. GTKY: it's summer, it's hot out, what is everyone's favorite flavor of ice cream/gelato? If you don't like ice cream (we may flame) what is your go to cool down summer treat? I don't discriminate against ice cream! lol Chocolate is my go to always. We like going to the frozen yogurt place by us and picking out all the toppings. Yum!!!!!
1. Introduce yourself (if you are new) I introduced myself on this thread last week, and have been doing a lot of lurking. My husband and I have been TTC since October 2015, and got pregnant in June after our first medicated/IUI cycle. That pregnancy ended in a blighted ovum.
2. Status (WTO. TWW, benched, undecided) Benched--I am waiting to either miscarry naturally or to have a D&C. I took cytotec last Thursday and repeated it on Friday, but it did not work. The RE is apprehensive to do a D&C because the sac is so small and he is afraid he will miss it. The plan now is to have an ultrasound each week for the next 2 weeks. If I don't miscarry on my own during that time (which would put me at 9+ weeks), they will do the D&C.
3. Rants/Raves: I am really happy I found this board! Everyone has been so welcoming and has made this whole process a little bit easier.
4. GTKY: it's summer, it's hot out, what is everyone's favorite flavor of ice cream/gelato? If you don't like ice cream (we may flame) what is your go to cool down summer treat? Oh my goodness! Last week when I was not feeling well, my husband got me Ben and Jerry's Peanut Buttah Cookie Core. It is phenomenal!!!
About me: TTC#1: October 2015 dx: PCOS & MFI IUI #1 w/Femara + Ovidrel June 2016 ~ BFP July 2016: Blighted Ovum IUI #2 w/Femara + Ovidrel September 2016 ~BFN IUI #3 w/Femara + Ovidrel October 2016 ~BFN IUI #4 w/Femara + Ovidrel November 2016 ~BFN IVF with ICSI January 2017 ~BFN FET February 2017 ~BFN IVF with ICSI March 2017 ~BFP--Twins Due 12/8/17 Team Blue X 2!
2. Status (WTO. TWW, benched, undecided) TWW but just heard from my doctor and waiting for a referral to a fertility specialist because of relatively large fibroids. I've heard word it's about a week turnaround to get an appointment, so stepping onto this whole new merry-go-round soon.
3. Rants/Raves: Well, I don't know if it's a self-fulfilling prophecy, but I am officially staring down infertility and am terrified and a whole bunch of other emotions which are mostly synonyms for defeated, sad scaredy cat. I feel guilty like I made this happen with my attitude and fears.
4. GTKY: it's summer, it's hot out, what is everyone's favorite flavor of ice cream/gelato? I don't really love ice cream. It hurts my stomach But I love an espresso gelato with hot espresso on top and any kind of real fruit sorbet.
@AliciaGoose Sweetheart, I have mild ocd too (manifests as obsessive anxiety never compulsive) and if you ever need to talk privately, I am here (even if I'm not right here).
Edit: clarity
Renee, 34 + Devon, 29 married 08/13 TTC 09/15 *TW Loss mentioned* BFP 12/15/15 EDD: 08/26/16 MMC discovered 1/25/16 at 9 +3 TTCAL 3/2016 Acupuncture 11/16 Dx December 2016: unexplained January 2017: 50 mg Clomid + TI = BFP #2 01/30/17 Please be a sticky baby! EDD: 10/15/17 Measuring ahead! 10/12/17 Ambrose born on his due date!
@fivetimenoluck My heart, I'm so glad you're here. I'm sorry you feel that way; I definitely relate. I can be really wild sometimes and this year has me itching to engage in all kinds of self-destructive behaviour. I'm refraining, but the desire remains all the same. To be fair, self care means different things at different times, so be easy on yourself, OK?
Renee, 34 + Devon, 29 married 08/13 TTC 09/15 *TW Loss mentioned* BFP 12/15/15 EDD: 08/26/16 MMC discovered 1/25/16 at 9 +3 TTCAL 3/2016 Acupuncture 11/16 Dx December 2016: unexplained January 2017: 50 mg Clomid + TI = BFP #2 01/30/17 Please be a sticky baby! EDD: 10/15/17 Measuring ahead! 10/12/17 Ambrose born on his due date!
@reneeannemm My OCD manifests exactly the same way, except I do have some compulsions (when the anxiety that I'm dealing with is health related and my concern is something palpable, the compulsion is to 'check' whatever it is, usually feeling bumps for a ridiculous amount of time and trying to convince myself they're normal). Thank you so much for your offer, I appreciate it
I am so sorry you are now having to deal with infertility. I wish I could offer you something other than just well wishes and Internet hugs! I hope you are able to get in for an appointment quickly and find out what the next steps are in your journey. Just know for certain that you did not cause this to happen! It is not your fault.
@KarenBeth714 I have the pushiest, most rude mother in law. So, I know how you feel. She always asks to see pictures of my young niece and nephew, but then proceeds to make comments like "Gosh, I wish I had some cute grandbabys" or "Must be nice to have grandchildren." Because it was my whole plan to have a miscarriage just so I could deprive her of grandchildren. ::rolls eyes:: Anywho, I just usually make a comment that would make her feel bad or guilty. Like when she says she wishes she had grandchildren, in her ever so sarcastic way, I usually respond with "Yeah I wish I had my baby back too. I cry about that every night" She usually shuts up.
Me: 28 DH: 29 Married: 4-25-2014 TTC: March 2015 BFP: 2-18-16 Confirmed MMC: 3-31-16 D&C: 4-2-16 TTCAL: May 2016 IUI: 5/13/17-Femara and Trigger, POAS 5/27/17 BFP 5/27/17
@reneeannemm Your words, as always, mean so much to me (and others). Thank you. I had been wondering about you a lot while away. I am so sorry that you may now be facing an additional burden TTC. I hope that you are able to get an appointment soon and chart a path that proves productive. I think that you are in 7 or 8 DPO, so my hopes are also with you moving through the last part of your TWW with ease and calm. xo
Me: 40, DH: 35 / Married: 2009; TTC #1: 2013
2013 - 2015: 5 pregnancies —> 5 miscarriages
TTCAL with RE (RPL specialist): February 2016
2016: 3 medicated TI cycles —> 3 medicated IUI cycles: All BFN
1. Introduce yourself (if you are new): Re-introing. I've lurked for months, intro'd a few times, but I think I'm ready to be more involved. I'm 29, DH is 32 (today!). Had a natural MC in 2/16, and have been TTCAL since.
2. Status (WTO. TWW, benched, undecided): WTO, CD 14.
3. Rants/Raves: Rave: excited for a weekend trip to St. Louis with my DH. It's been a hectic summer and last number of months, so I am excited to get some R&R and explore the city. Rave: my body has no idea how to regulate post-MC, unfortunately. I have longer cycles already, but was pretty regular prior to getting pregnant. Post-MC, my first AF was light, pretty painless, but seemed normal enough. After my first long cycle, AF was lots of brown blood spotting and a couple days of very, very light 'flow' which too only turned red for a day. I chalked it up to regulating hormones and then went into my second cycle, which was even longer. I've been temping, which confirmed ovulation (though I'm doubting it). More brown blood spotting started at CD 50, 14 DPO, which was followed by light flow, and now, in the last ~3 days, has turned red, but remains very, very light. I've called the doctor last week and she said "still regulating" but to check back in a month if things haven't normalized. I need to call again since I've been spotting/light bleeding since June 24 now, which is really annoying if nothing else. I've never had any issues like this prior to MC. Ergh, ergh, ergh, body!
4.
GTKY: it's summer, it's hot out, what is everyone's favorite flavor of
ice cream/gelato? If you don't like ice cream (we may flame) what is
your go to cool down summer treat? Mint chocolate chip! Though, I'll take any flavor.
Excited to get more involved here. I've been reading along and you all are really amazing and supportive!
@reneeannemm I'm so sorry you are going through this. Nobody wants to deal with IF on top of TTCAL. Unfortunately, I understand the feeling of frustration and anxiety associated with this all too well. Take care of yourself and know we are here for you. I hope you get some answers soon and get a plan together. Hugs to you.
****TW: Pregnancy,
loss and children mentioned****
Me (39) DH (40)
From my first marriage DD: 03/04 CP:01/06 DS:12/06
DH- no kids
******************
TTC: since 2/15, RE Consult 9/15
IUI #1 10/15: Letrozole = BFN
IUI #2 11/15: Letrozole + trigger = BFN
1/08/16: Surprise- BFP!! 2/16/16: MMC @10w
2days, D&C: 2/17/16
TTCAL: May 2016
IUI #3 5/27/16: Letrozole+trigger=BFN
IUI #4 06/24/16: 7.5mg Letrozole+trigger= BFN
IUI#5 08/24/16 Menopur+trigger = BFN
IUI #6 09/19/16 5 mg Letrozole +Menopur + Trigger=
BFN
**10/2016: No more medicated cycles, TTCAL on our
own** 12/03/16: BFP!! EDD: 08/12/17 It's a girl!! Eleni was born on 8/14/17!!
@reneeannemm I'd been missing you the past couple days! Hope you're taking good care of yourself and that the issue with your fibroids gets resolved quickly. Thinking of you
DH - 34, Me - 32 Married 7/13 TTC #1 since 10/13 BFP 2/4/15, MC twin boys at 18w3d 5/15 IUI #1 2/25/16
Status (WTO. TWW, benched, undecided): Was benched, but we decided to TTC this cycle. Very cautiously.
Rants/Raves: I'm just getting to that point where I feel kind of scared to get a positive test, and that scares me to be in that place.
4. GTKY: it's summer, it's hot out, what is everyone's favorite flavor of ice cream/gelato? I like the slush's with the shaved ice and vanilla ice cream in it
@reneeannemm I'm so sorry that you are approaching this infertility world at 1 year of trying, and for those troublesome fibroids. I hope your new specialist can get you some answers and hope for the future. It is certainly a draining process. I too often lament on what energy I have put out about this process, especially in the last few weeks and I am wondering what role that plays in success etc. I am trying to have a more positive outlook myself, but it's not easy all the time.
I'm sorry I haven't had a chance to catch up here yet but I need someone to talk to me down/get the crazy thoughts out of my head. I tested yesterday at 12dpo with a BFN which I was secretly hoping for since I've had a lot of weird pressure/pains in the ovary and tube area and I was freaking out about the possibility for another ectopic. Now I'm even more worried because my temp is still elevated at 13dpo and I'm really nauseous today. With my first pregnancy, I tested way too early and then again once I had missed my period so I don't know how early that pregnancy would have been detected but with my ectopic, I tested every day from 10dpo and didn't get a positive until after my period was late. I think 12dpo is pretty standard for a negative to be trusted, correct? I'm scared that I am having another ectopic and I won't know for a few more days since betas tend to be erratic and won't be picked up on a test just yet. I should mention last month my temp plummeted 12dpo and period started 13 and today is 13 with temp high above cover line. i can't handle another ectopic right now.
if you got through that word vomit, please go reward yourself with a cookie and thank you for listening.
TW*** Child and loss mentioned Married 10/12 DS 11/14 Ectopic 2/16 PCOS/Ovulation Dysfunction 11/16 IUI x 3- BFN Laparoscopy 3/17 Endo and tubal damage IVF- 4/17- 40 eggs retrieved, 10 blasts, 7 pgs tested embryos FET- 6/17- BFP! Due Feb 15, 2017
@brooklyngirl18 I don't know how much I have to say that is helpful, other than that I am thinking of you. I will say that nausea can happen for a lot of reasons (like being anxious). I have not had an ectopic, so I know I can't give much comfort, but when I had my BFP, I had a lot of pressure/pain in one side at about 9 DPO and on and off after that. I was convinced it was ectopic for a while, until I had an US. Thinking of you and wishing you some calm.
@brooklyngirl18 I agree with @Amdogger82. I had annoying pain near my ovary for my last pregnancy t. It actually started before I ovulated- got better than worse by week 4 and didn't go away until week 9-ish. Turns out at my 6 week u/s I had a decent size corpus luteal cyst which most OBs will tell you not to worry about. Everyone on the TTGP board will tell you that if you aren't turning a pregnancy test, your nausea is not from being pregnant. Are you pretty positive about the O-date? Maybe you ovulated later than you thought?
Ive also been reading a lot about non-pregnancy related cysts since I'm also having minor ovarian pain during the TWW. Apparently they are pretty common when your hormones are imbalanced which most of TTCAL are dealing with. I'm not sure if I was helpful, just wanted to share my thoughts!
@brooklyngirl18, I occasionally get weird pinchy crampy feelings around my ovary area before my period. If you have a BFN, then the nausea is most likely from stress and worry (or something you ate). If you can't turn a test, then there's not enough HCG to give you symptoms. For what it's worth, luteal phases don't have to be exactly the same length each month. They can vary by a day or two. Bodies aren't machines, as much as we wish they could be, and they like to change things up just for funsies. Anecdote: I usually get at least a day of spotting before my period. This week I was wondering where my period was because I was past my longest luteal phase with no period - AF showed up in full force with no prior spotting later that day. Bodies are weird.
All this to say, I totally get the anxiety, so hugs!! I hope you get answers soon!
@chloe97 here is my chart, sorry it's huge I'm on mobile. I guess my o day could be off, my temps were wonky this month. I guess I'll just wait it out and hope for the best.
TW*** Child and loss mentioned Married 10/12 DS 11/14 Ectopic 2/16 PCOS/Ovulation Dysfunction 11/16 IUI x 3- BFN Laparoscopy 3/17 Endo and tubal damage IVF- 4/17- 40 eggs retrieved, 10 blasts, 7 pgs tested embryos FET- 6/17- BFP! Due Feb 15, 2017
I'm not the best chart stalker, but if you got a positive OPK on cd 18, wouldn't that mean you more likely ovulated on cd 19? Your cd 19 and 20 temps aren't that much higher than the cover line, so I feel like it's really possible you ovulated on cd 19 or even 20.
I've ovulated up to 2 days past a positive OPK, so I'd say even CD20 is a possibility, based on your temps. Your cover line wouldn't be that much higher.
2. Status: No idea where I am in cycle, waiting for first period.
3. Rants/Raves: I am afraid to talk about getting pregnant again, or talk about having children, or talk about any future plans. I keep checking this site everyday though. So I guess I'm just in a "if it happens it happens" mindframe. On a positive note, the garden is doing mostly very well!
4. GTKY: anything fruit or vanilla. I like chocolate, but hate chocolate icecream, oddly.
@chloe97@RiverSong15@BornReady you know what, maybe you're right. this is only my second cycle temping/charting so i'm still learning the ropes. last month i never got a positive opk but my temps were much clearer. im kicking myself for stopping opk after i got 1 positive so idk how long the surge was and these temps are harder to read. GAH! thanks again for the input, you ladies rock.
TW*** Child and loss mentioned Married 10/12 DS 11/14 Ectopic 2/16 PCOS/Ovulation Dysfunction 11/16 IUI x 3- BFN Laparoscopy 3/17 Endo and tubal damage IVF- 4/17- 40 eggs retrieved, 10 blasts, 7 pgs tested embryos FET- 6/17- BFP! Due Feb 15, 2017
No worries @brooklyngirl18 I'm no expert either, but I do know that a positive OPK means that there is a LH surge detected. LH surges come 24-48 hours before ovulating. So even if your OPK was negative after you got the positive in cd 18, it's still more likely you O'd on cd 19 or 20 than cd 18, based in your temps I'd go with 20.
@chloe97 I initially had the same thought when FF gave me crosshairs on the same day at +opk but i chalked it up to my newb-ness. I was doing opk twice a day and got the positive at night so I think you're right about Oing day 19 or 20.
TW*** Child and loss mentioned Married 10/12 DS 11/14 Ectopic 2/16 PCOS/Ovulation Dysfunction 11/16 IUI x 3- BFN Laparoscopy 3/17 Endo and tubal damage IVF- 4/17- 40 eggs retrieved, 10 blasts, 7 pgs tested embryos FET- 6/17- BFP! Due Feb 15, 2017
@brooklyngirl18 I do agree with PPs that based on your temps CD20 is a possibility for O. But I will throw in some anecdotal evidence and say that it is possible to O on your + OPK day because it happens to me very frequently. Also did you keep checking your CM after the day you think you O'd? FF is calling it CD18 because of the combination of the + OPK and the fact that your fertile CM stopped on that day (and in a textbook cycle fertile CM typically stops on the day of O).
@AliciaGoose i stayed on top of tracking cm and it did stop on day 18 when i logged it. for what it's worth, i just checked last month and ewcm stopped 1 day before O so i'm thinking i O'd this month on 19 or 20. thanks for the input!
TW*** Child and loss mentioned Married 10/12 DS 11/14 Ectopic 2/16 PCOS/Ovulation Dysfunction 11/16 IUI x 3- BFN Laparoscopy 3/17 Endo and tubal damage IVF- 4/17- 40 eggs retrieved, 10 blasts, 7 pgs tested embryos FET- 6/17- BFP! Due Feb 15, 2017
Re: TTCAL check-in July 11th
@chloe97 I am so happy the puppy has been able to help! That's amazing. It's also good that you went to see a doctor because as crazy as it feels actually getting confirmation from an MD that nothing is wrong is really helpful for me, so hopefully it was for you too. I had my annual in February and got amazing results back from all of my bloodwork and it was like the clock reset. But now it's come back again. My thing this time is that I'm concerned I have Lupus or APS or both. The rational part of my brain knows it doesn't make sense and I really don't actually have most of the symptoms. But when I get something that feels like a symptom the irrational part of my brain takes over and it's no good. The thing that helps me the most is staying busy. Being a teacher is bad for my anxiety because I find it so hard to stay busy in the summer. And when I think too much I'm done for.
Married: November 2015
TTC#1: January 2016
BFP: 5/02/16 - MC: 5/27/16
@aliciagoose I completely understand why you mean about staying busy. The dog has forced me to be moving all the time I'm at home- either playing or walking him. He's an exhausting distraction! I've found that online portals of Dr's to be extremely helpful in battling my hypochondria. If I can check my bloodwork myself and test it against numbers online. Also, I'm not sure if you've heard this, but Google has worked with medical groups to help the Dr Google phenomenon. Now when I google my stomach and bowel symptoms I get all the most likely minor conditions that it could be long before cancer! This is huge for me and very helpful! Dr Google has actually been calming me down (on my non TTC issues).
This is brings me to another point, do you guys ever notice that when you Google things related to TTC or fertility problems that only message boards come up first? Sometime I can find some Web sites that look like they've been mad by an amateur, but I can never actually find legitimate TTC or IF information from sites other than RE websites or mom and pop websites devoted to one specific issue. It's maddening. I wish a group like Livestrong or even WebMd would take on TTC and IF so I could feel more comfortable with the information I'm finding online.
To your next point, yes I have the same problem! I hate it because whenever I'm looking for valid scientific info about TTC I only ever find message boards or sites that I really don't trust. There are a lot of websites with false and or misleading information as well. It's horrible. With all of the health related topics you can find from credible sources, I don't understand why TTC isn't one of them!
Married: November 2015
TTC#1: January 2016
BFP: 5/02/16 - MC: 5/27/16
@fivetimesnoluck welcome back and I'm sorry you are having a rough time. The way you feel sounds a lot like how I feel right now and what you said about how long, and when is it enough really resonated with me as this is exactly how I've been feeling- hence the reason why We are taking this cycle off of treatments. I want to drink beer and eat potato chips too but I know it's the opposite of what I need to be doing. I totally feel where you are at. Hugs to you and I hope things work out for you soon.
@E2theB I'm sorry for your frustrations. I know this journey can be emotionally and mentally exhausting. As PP have mentioned- you are in a safe place and can vent away. We have all been there and can relate to how you feel. Everyone at my work is pregnant and it's challenging at times.
@AliciaGoose I'm sorry for the anxiety your are experiencing, mine has been pretty bad too and it's very new for me.
@lilylover27 I'm sorry for what your experienced this weekend. I'm glad DH was there to support you.
I talked to my friend who is one of my oldest friends. We haven't seen each other in a while but keep in touch and talk once or twice a month. She lives far away and she has 4 kids so getting together has been challenging. She knows about our struggles and she made a comment today that kind of bothered me- she said basically that I need to just accept the bigger plan that is laid out for me and not fight and the more I fight if the more miserable I will be and I need to come to a place of acceptance. She had to get off the phone but, really?? I know she didn't have bad intentions but she never struggled with IF or loss so I know she doesn't totally get it. Anyway- it didn't sit right with me. So I really appreciate that we have this board to share our experices.
Thank you all for the birthday wishes!!
Me (39) DH (40)
From my first marriage DD: 03/04 CP:01/06 DS:12/06
DH- no kids
******************
TTC: since 2/15, RE Consult 9/15
IUI #1 10/15: Letrozole = BFN
IUI #2 11/15: Letrozole + trigger = BFN
1/08/16: Surprise- BFP!! 2/16/16: MMC @10w 2days, D&C: 2/17/16
TTCAL: May 2016
IUI #3 5/27/16: Letrozole+trigger=BFN
IUI #4 06/24/16: 7.5mg Letrozole+trigger= BFN
IUI#5 08/24/16 Menopur+trigger = BFN
IUI #6 09/19/16 5 mg Letrozole +Menopur + Trigger= BFN
**10/2016: No more medicated cycles, TTCAL on our own**
12/03/16: BFP!! EDD: 08/12/17 It's a girl!!
Eleni was born on 8/14/17!!
Married: November 2015
TTC#1: January 2016
BFP: 5/02/16 - MC: 5/27/16
2. Status (WTO. TWW, benched, undecided) Currently on BCP for 4-5 more days before starting protocol for frozen embryo transfer
3. Rants/Raves: My rant is that birth control pills are the worst. I can't believe I spent so many years willingly taking these crazy pills. I have been a legit insane, crying, nauseous mess for the 6 days I've been on them and I am counting the minutes until I can get them out of my system. End rant.
On the plus side, I have 1 genetically normal embryo after PGS testing and I can't wait to get it inside of me so it can hopefully grow into a human I can take home with me.
4. GTKY: it's summer, it's hot out, what is everyone's favorite flavor of ice cream/gelato? If you don't like ice cream (we may flame) what is your go to cool down summer treat?
Love me some ice cream. I am partial to cookie dough, but a local ice cream shop has a toasted coconut that makes me a happy person.
Where I grew up frozen lemonade was a thing, and I used to sell it in the summer for work. It still is my go-to reminder of summer/hot weather.
I am so behind, but wanted to reply to a few people...
@roxgibbons Happy Birthday! I know these reminders of time passing are hard, but try and remember that aging is a privilege, even when it doesn't feel like it. This mind you is coming from a girl who cried the entire time at my 6th birthday party that I was getting old, so take it as you will
@fivetimesnoluck I'm so sorry you are struggling. I think many of us can relate to the "how long can I do this" thought process. I'm in that place right now just thinking how long can I spend chasing something and at what cost to my present, mental health, lifestyle etc. Wishing you well with your upcoming IUI.
@nmd9168 I'm going to have to mimic @RiverSong15 about the clomid concerns. I have only done 1 round of clomid, but it was serious business. I had to sign a huge document about the dangers of taking it, have ultrasounds and bloodwork to monitor my stimulation and triggered to cause ovulation to happen. I'm sorry this is all so stressful on top of taking the medications.
@E2theB Welcome to our world and so sorry for your frustrations. I can totally relate on a few levels. I was married for years before TTC so that I could finish grad school, begin my career etc. I cry about those "lost" years all the time. Nobody ever talks about how hard this making babies thing really is.
Married: 4-25-2014
TTC: March 2015
BFP: 2-18-16
Confirmed MMC: 3-31-16
D&C: 4-2-16
TTCAL: May 2016
IUI: 5/13/17-Femara and Trigger, POAS 5/27/17 BFP 5/27/17
@nmd9168 Oh, I hate the pressures of having to bd on demand. Sometimes it's so unsexy. We were arguing about stuff, then when I had the positive we had to try and switch into sexy mode and he just wasn't into it so we had to wait till next morning. I've also been having a really long and unpredictable cycle since loss, and that makes the wait so hard
. Introduce yourself (if you are new) Hey I'm Karen - and I've been around but not as active due to Summer fun & activities! currently ttc again after 2 losses and one due to genetic disease at 17 weeks.
2. Status (WTO. TWW, benched, undecided) I think I just O'd ( or closest guess I got) bc I got a more positive looking test on cd 31- which would normally be really late, but things are so crazy with my cycle now, I just don't know what's going on.
3. Rants/Raves Like mentioned above - feeling crazy! Feeling family pressures and stress ( just from mom) about why am I not pregnant again, and how could I be out traveling when I should just be focusing on getting pregnant again. Comments about going to a doctor immediately to get meds, etc - bc she heard about other people getting pregnant right away with them... I keep reminding my mom it's just barely been two cycles since our loss! WTH! What do you guys do about pushy family?
4. GTKY: it's summer, it's hot out, what is everyone's favorite flavor of ice cream/gelato? If you don't like ice cream (we may flame) what is your go to cool down summer treat?
Mostly I love chocolate all the time! Coffee is my second choice. Both even better!
ttc July 2015 ~ bfp Nov 2015 (cp)
bfp Dec 2015 ~ (tfmr 17wk, March 2016, genetic disease)
ttcal May 2016
@roxgibbons happy belated birthday!
@SnobunnieMel call your hospital/doctor/whatever and get their testing representatives phone number!! CALL CALL CALL!!!!!! My insurance wanted to charge me $3,000 for the Natera blood test to identify chromosomal abnormalities in our baby because it's considered "experimental". I WANTED TO DIE! I got the bill after we had lost the baby. I called my geneticist who ordered the test and she gave me the Natera rep's number and gave her a heads up to our story before I had even called. I called this poor woman in full blown tears and she ensured me that we would pay no more than $160 if we even got charged at all. I have yet to receive a bill and I called her about 2 months ago! I know this is the LAST thing that you want to have to do, but don't sit back and take it!
1. Introduce yourself (if you are new): Since there are some newer folks here or maybe some that missed who I am all together. I am 28 and DH is 30. We've been married since June 2015 and we started TTC in September 2015. First BFP February 1 2016. Horrible long story later we lost our baby April 15, 2016 to Triploidy.
2. Status (WTO. TWW, benched, undecided): CD27... not feeling too positive here. Pretty sure AF is on her way...
3. Rants/Raves: Rant: TIRED OF WAITING ALREADY!!!! LET ME HAVE A DAMN BABY!
Rave: DH and I have spent weeks looking at houses on Zillow and driving around all over looking at new houses. We've found some prospects of lovely new construction single family homes (we live in a townhouse now). We're meeting with a realtor to discuss the reality in selling our home or if we need to wait it out a few more years to move. Although I'd love to get us into a single family and start paying down a mortgage to a home we'll stay in and some day never have a mortgage!
4. GTKY: it's summer, it's hot out, what is everyone's favorite flavor of ice cream/gelato? If you don't like ice cream (we may flame) what is your go to cool down summer treat?
I don't discriminate against ice cream! lol Chocolate is my go to always. We like going to the frozen yogurt place by us and picking out all the toppings. Yum!!!!!
2. Status (WTO. TWW, benched, undecided) Benched--I am waiting to either miscarry naturally or to have a D&C. I took cytotec last Thursday and repeated it on Friday, but it did not work. The RE is apprehensive to do a D&C because the sac is so small and he is afraid he will miss it. The plan now is to have an ultrasound each week for the next 2 weeks. If I don't miscarry on my own during that time (which would put me at 9+ weeks), they will do the D&C.
3. Rants/Raves: I am really happy I found this board! Everyone has been so welcoming and has made this whole process a little bit easier.
4. GTKY: it's summer, it's hot out, what is everyone's favorite flavor of ice cream/gelato? If you don't like ice cream (we may flame) what is your go to cool down summer treat? Oh my goodness! Last week when I was not feeling well, my husband got me Ben and Jerry's Peanut Buttah Cookie Core. It is phenomenal!!!
TTC#1: October 2015
dx: PCOS & MFI
IUI #1 w/Femara + Ovidrel June 2016 ~ BFP
July 2016: Blighted Ovum
IUI #2 w/Femara + Ovidrel September 2016 ~BFN
IUI #3 w/Femara + Ovidrel October 2016 ~BFN
IUI #4 w/Femara + Ovidrel November 2016 ~BFN
IVF with ICSI January 2017 ~BFN
FET February 2017 ~BFN
IVF with ICSI March 2017 ~BFP--Twins Due 12/8/17
Team Blue X 2!
2. Status (WTO. TWW, benched, undecided) TWW but just heard from my doctor and waiting for a referral to a fertility specialist because of relatively large fibroids. I've heard word it's about a week turnaround to get an appointment, so stepping onto this whole new merry-go-round soon.
3. Rants/Raves: Well, I don't know if it's a self-fulfilling prophecy, but I am officially staring down infertility and am terrified and a whole bunch of other emotions which are mostly synonyms for defeated, sad scaredy cat. I feel guilty like I made this happen with my attitude and fears.
4. GTKY: it's summer, it's hot out, what is everyone's favorite flavor of ice cream/gelato? I don't really love ice cream. It hurts my stomach
@AliciaGoose Sweetheart, I have mild ocd too (manifests as obsessive anxiety never compulsive) and if you ever need to talk privately, I am here (even if I'm not right here).
Edit: clarity
TTC 09/15
*TW Loss mentioned*
BFP 12/15/15 EDD: 08/26/16
MMC discovered 1/25/16 at 9 +3
TTCAL 3/2016
Acupuncture 11/16
Dx December 2016: unexplained
January 2017: 50 mg Clomid + TI =
BFP #2 01/30/17 Please be a sticky baby!
EDD: 10/15/17 Measuring ahead! 10/12/17
Ambrose born on his due date!
TTC 09/15
*TW Loss mentioned*
BFP 12/15/15 EDD: 08/26/16
MMC discovered 1/25/16 at 9 +3
TTCAL 3/2016
Acupuncture 11/16
Dx December 2016: unexplained
January 2017: 50 mg Clomid + TI =
BFP #2 01/30/17 Please be a sticky baby!
EDD: 10/15/17 Measuring ahead! 10/12/17
Ambrose born on his due date!
I am so sorry you are now having to deal with infertility. I wish I could offer you something other than just well wishes and Internet hugs! I hope you are able to get in for an appointment quickly and find out what the next steps are in your journey. Just know for certain that you did not cause this to happen! It is not your fault.
Married: November 2015
TTC#1: January 2016
BFP: 5/02/16 - MC: 5/27/16
Married: 4-25-2014
TTC: March 2015
BFP: 2-18-16
Confirmed MMC: 3-31-16
D&C: 4-2-16
TTCAL: May 2016
IUI: 5/13/17-Femara and Trigger, POAS 5/27/17 BFP 5/27/17
1. Introduce yourself: I'm new, although I've been lurking a bit since my MMC in April.
2. Status: Currently on day 2 of AF but DH and I have decided to start trying again this month!
3. Rants/Raves:
Rant - One of my favorite people at work just got a new job
Rave - It's one of my best friend's bridal showers this weekend! I'm so happy for her!
4. GTKY: Coffee ice cream is my absolute favorite. Throw some hot fudge on there and I'm good to go.
BFP #1 12/23/12 EDD 9/3/13 DD #1 8/26/13
BFP #2 2/25/16 EDD 11/5/16 MMC 4/15/16
BFP #3 8/31/16 EDD 5/12/17 It's a GIRL!
Me: 40, DH: 35 / Married: 2009; TTC #1: 2013
2013 - 2015: 5 pregnancies —> 5 miscarriages
TTCAL with RE (RPL specialist): February 2016
2016: 3 medicated TI cycles —> 3 medicated IUI cycles: All BFN
Donor Egg IVF Transfer: May 1, 2017
May 11, 2017: BFP!! Beta #1: 449.1, Beta #2: 844, Beta #3: 1714
EDD: 1/17/18, it's a GIRL!
E. L. A. born 12/7/2017
2. Status (WTO. TWW, benched, undecided): WTO, CD 14.
3. Rants/Raves: Rave: excited for a weekend trip to St. Louis with my DH. It's been a hectic summer and last number of months, so I am excited to get some R&R and explore the city. Rave: my body has no idea how to regulate post-MC, unfortunately. I have longer cycles already, but was pretty regular prior to getting pregnant. Post-MC, my first AF was light, pretty painless, but seemed normal enough. After my first long cycle, AF was lots of brown blood spotting and a couple days of very, very light 'flow' which too only turned red for a day. I chalked it up to regulating hormones and then went into my second cycle, which was even longer. I've been temping, which confirmed ovulation (though I'm doubting it). More brown blood spotting started at CD 50, 14 DPO, which was followed by light flow, and now, in the last ~3 days, has turned red, but remains very, very light. I've called the doctor last week and she said "still regulating" but to check back in a month if things haven't normalized. I need to call again since I've been spotting/light bleeding since June 24 now, which is really annoying if nothing else. I've never had any issues like this prior to MC. Ergh, ergh, ergh, body!
4. GTKY: it's summer, it's hot out, what is everyone's favorite flavor of ice cream/gelato? If you don't like ice cream (we may flame) what is your go to cool down summer treat? Mint chocolate chip! Though, I'll take any flavor.
Excited to get more involved here. I've been reading along and you all are really amazing and supportive!
BFP: 10.3.16 | CP: 10.11.16
BFP: 12.14.16 | CP: 12.14.16
BFP: 1.23.17 | EDD 10.6.17 -- DS born 10.7.17
BFP: 9.9.18 | EDD 5.23.19 -- DD born 5.24.19
BFP: 9.1.21 | MC 10.1.21
Me (39) DH (40)
From my first marriage DD: 03/04 CP:01/06 DS:12/06
DH- no kids
******************
TTC: since 2/15, RE Consult 9/15
IUI #1 10/15: Letrozole = BFN
IUI #2 11/15: Letrozole + trigger = BFN
1/08/16: Surprise- BFP!! 2/16/16: MMC @10w 2days, D&C: 2/17/16
TTCAL: May 2016
IUI #3 5/27/16: Letrozole+trigger=BFN
IUI #4 06/24/16: 7.5mg Letrozole+trigger= BFN
IUI#5 08/24/16 Menopur+trigger = BFN
IUI #6 09/19/16 5 mg Letrozole +Menopur + Trigger= BFN
**10/2016: No more medicated cycles, TTCAL on our own**
12/03/16: BFP!! EDD: 08/12/17 It's a girl!!
Eleni was born on 8/14/17!!
Married 7/13
TTC #1 since 10/13
BFP 2/4/15, MC twin boys at 18w3d 5/15
IUI #1 2/25/16
Rants/Raves: I'm just getting to that point where I feel kind of scared to get a positive test, and that scares me to be in that place.
4. GTKY: it's summer, it's hot out, what is everyone's favorite flavor of ice cream/gelato? I like the slush's with the shaved ice and vanilla ice cream in it
if you got through that word vomit, please go reward yourself with a cookie and thank you for listening.
Married 10/12
DS 11/14
Ectopic 2/16
PCOS/Ovulation Dysfunction 11/16
IUI x 3- BFN
Laparoscopy 3/17 Endo and tubal damage
IVF- 4/17- 40 eggs retrieved, 10 blasts, 7 pgs tested embryos
FET- 6/17- BFP!
Due Feb 15, 2017
Thinking of you and wishing you some calm.
Ive also been reading a lot about non-pregnancy related cysts since I'm also having minor ovarian pain during the TWW. Apparently they are pretty common when your hormones are imbalanced which most of TTCAL are dealing with. I'm not sure if I was helpful, just wanted to share my thoughts!
All this to say, I totally get the anxiety, so hugs!! I hope you get answers soon!
Married 10/12
DS 11/14
Ectopic 2/16
PCOS/Ovulation Dysfunction 11/16
IUI x 3- BFN
Laparoscopy 3/17 Endo and tubal damage
IVF- 4/17- 40 eggs retrieved, 10 blasts, 7 pgs tested embryos
FET- 6/17- BFP!
Due Feb 15, 2017
Married 10/12
DS 11/14
Ectopic 2/16
PCOS/Ovulation Dysfunction 11/16
IUI x 3- BFN
Laparoscopy 3/17 Endo and tubal damage
IVF- 4/17- 40 eggs retrieved, 10 blasts, 7 pgs tested embryos
FET- 6/17- BFP!
Due Feb 15, 2017
Married 10/12
DS 11/14
Ectopic 2/16
PCOS/Ovulation Dysfunction 11/16
IUI x 3- BFN
Laparoscopy 3/17 Endo and tubal damage
IVF- 4/17- 40 eggs retrieved, 10 blasts, 7 pgs tested embryos
FET- 6/17- BFP!
Due Feb 15, 2017
3. Rants/Raves: I am afraid to talk about getting pregnant again, or talk about having children, or talk about any future plans. I keep checking this site everyday though. So I guess I'm just in a "if it happens it happens" mindframe. On a positive note, the garden is doing mostly very well!
4. GTKY: anything fruit or vanilla. I like chocolate, but hate chocolate icecream, oddly.
TW: Loss
Married 10/12
DS 11/14
Ectopic 2/16
PCOS/Ovulation Dysfunction 11/16
IUI x 3- BFN
Laparoscopy 3/17 Endo and tubal damage
IVF- 4/17- 40 eggs retrieved, 10 blasts, 7 pgs tested embryos
FET- 6/17- BFP!
Due Feb 15, 2017
Married 10/12
DS 11/14
Ectopic 2/16
PCOS/Ovulation Dysfunction 11/16
IUI x 3- BFN
Laparoscopy 3/17 Endo and tubal damage
IVF- 4/17- 40 eggs retrieved, 10 blasts, 7 pgs tested embryos
FET- 6/17- BFP!
Due Feb 15, 2017
Married: November 2015
TTC#1: January 2016
BFP: 5/02/16 - MC: 5/27/16
Married 10/12
DS 11/14
Ectopic 2/16
PCOS/Ovulation Dysfunction 11/16
IUI x 3- BFN
Laparoscopy 3/17 Endo and tubal damage
IVF- 4/17- 40 eggs retrieved, 10 blasts, 7 pgs tested embryos
FET- 6/17- BFP!
Due Feb 15, 2017