TTTC Checkin 09/20/2016

GoldenKeys

Hello Everyone,

It's checkin time!

Congratulations to any BFP's and hugs to anybody who needs one today.

How is everybody doing?


BFP HALL OF FAME:

stac12679: dx: Bilateral tubal blockage  Rx: mini IVF
tripplek1988: dx: PCOS  Rx: Clomid
KidShrink: dx:Immature follies, thin lining   Rx: Femara/Ovidrel/Prometrieum
krbjoy: dx: unexplained, low AMH, fibroids  Rx:Lupron, Follistim, Menopur + trigger
AdorkablePixie: dx: Hpyothalmic amenorrhea   Rx: Menopur, Ovidrel, IUI
kistra: dx: MFI  Rx: Clomid, Ovidrel, IUI
mylienc: dx:low follicle count  Rx: Clomid + Novarel
CopperLane:  dx: PCOS  Rx: natural BFP before taking Clomid
Alyeena dx: PCOS + MFI  Rx: modified IVF + ISCI
riveridgional: dx: Unexplained, hypothyroidism, suspected ovulatory dysfunction  Rx: injectibles
Aera11: dx:mild PCOS Rx: Clomid
BrightenMySky dx: MFI  Rx: Clomid+IUI
turtle148: dx: LPD  Rx: Clomid + progesterone
vnegron87: dx PCOS  Rx: Clomid, trigger, donor sperm
MrsB627: dx PCOS+kidney disease Rx: Clomid + Metformin
LGW2015 dx: possible MFI  Rx: Clomid
lily55d dx: Endo + PCOS Rx: metformin, Femara and progesterone.
BlissfulWifey: dx: Anovulatory: Rx: Clomid + Progesterone + trigger
MorganL925: dx MFI Rx:  femera, HCG trigger + IUI + progesterone
ShallowSeas dx: Unexplained Infertility  Rx: Letrozole + TI
twomommiestobe:  dx: annovulatory/pcos and DW-endometriosis Rx: reciprocal IVF
22mango22: BFP during testing
NordyMN89 dx: unexplained infertility, possibly PCOS Rx: letrazole + IUI
graphicgranite: dx: Possible PCOS Rx: Clomid + testing
benten24 dx: irregular cycles, spontaneous BFP during testing phase
erica0901: dx: Unexplained  Rx:IVF (spontanteous BFP after 5 unsuccessful IUI's)
yellingbanana: dx: PCOS  Rx: Letrozole, metformin, trigger, TI
LGW2015 dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid
Malone24 dx: uterine polyp, LPD, possible non-PCOS polycystic ovaries  Rx: HCG
babyexpress: dx: unexplained  Rx: Clomid + IUI (bfp on a break)
Drove2u: dx:unexplained  Rx: IVF
ceclarlinetlo: DX: septate uterus and PCOS   Rx: hysteroscopic resection; low carb diet, exercise, myoinositol
JDW0325 dx: Unexplained Rx: Femara + trigger + IUI
Tulips29 dx: PCOS Rx: IVF
mackenzie07: dx: Endo + PCOS  Rx: Provera, metformin, possible IVF
echo+november: dx: PCOS Rx: Letrozole, trigger
Ducks&Cats: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid
GoatSnakeMouse: dx: MFI
Soon2bemissG: dx: PCOS  Rx: Metformin + provera
MrsB627: dx: PCOS + Kidney Disease Rx: Clomid (going into testing)
ale9687 dx: Anovulation  Rx: Provera, estrogil, Clomid, trigger + IUI
linzylemonz365: dx: PCOS, Rx: Clomid
kayla1232: dx endo Rx: surgery + TI
mrswifeytoad: dx: anovulatory PCOS Rx:metformin
clt2pwm11: dx:anovulatory PCOS  Rx: letrozole + trigger + iui
StephyM89 dx: anovulatory PCOS Rx Provera, Femara/Gonal-F injections, IUI and Progesterone


PAGING:

@Bababatty: dx:Low Motility  Rx: Letrozole + trigger + IUI
@BecauseLove dx: Weight, amenorrhea, PCOS  Rx: Provera, Metformin, Femara,letrozole, pr@clt2pwm11
BWhitta: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid
@blessedmomma88: dx: PCOS, anovulation Rx: Clomid, Metformin
@ChristinaV2015: dx: blocked tubes, PCOS, endo + MFI  Rx: lap, OPKs + TI
@CrunchyBaby2: dx: Unexplained Rx: Clomid
@eadams08: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid
@emgem819 dx: PCOS, Rx: provera, femara + Bravelle
@harleyquinn0621: dx:unknown Rx: IUI
@hoffmanr7: dx: unexplained Rx: Clomid
@iloverocksalot dx:High FSH/PCOS/Auto-Immunity, DH low morphology, Rx: DHEA + Microdose Lupron +

IVF/ICSI
@Jaje09182010: dx: Unexplained Rx: Clomid w/IUI
@jennh75b: dx: unexplained rx: Clomid
@jmr1515: dx: Mild MFI/morph  Rx: Clomid
@jojomama25: dx: MFI Rx: supplements + TI
@JRB3: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid
@Kay6519: dx: PCOS rx: testing
@kem0514: dx: MFI, anovulatory PCOS, possible blocked tube  Rx: Clomid & Ovidrel
@lablover78: dx: unexplained/irreg and MTHFR
@mackenzie07 dx: PCOS and Endo  Rx: metformin, letrozole, ovidrel
@madasm0530 dx: PCOS Rx: Provera+Femara+IUI
@MamaMunn: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid 100mg + Ovidrel + TI
@mandasand: dx: low AMH  Rx:IVF
@MandyBeeSLP: dx: waiting for testing
@Megzb510: dx: potential blocked tube Rx: IVF
@meli123k: dx unexplained  Rx:  IVF + ICSI
@Mlight28: dx Unexplained Rx: Clomid
@MrsM00re87: dx: DOR, low morph Rx: Femara + TI
@MrsMcMilkshakes: dx: cysts, testing
@MurphyGrace dx: Unexplained Rx:  Letrozole + Menopur injections + Ovidrel+ IUI
@Mythril: dx: PCOS (anovulatory) Rx:weight loss, Letrozole
@NikkiPSU: Unexplained Rx: TI
@Plainjanie: DX- mild MFI. Rx- Monitored cycle with TI.
@pretzel2plus1: dx: Endometriosis Rx: laparascopy
@rachlee2010: dx: DOR Rx: IUI
@ReesaAnne16: dx: MFI, high DNA fragmentation  Rx: Letrozole+ IUI
@Samanthaarielxo dx: anovulation Rx: still in testing
@saphiresweetie88 dx:irregular periods  Rx:?
@sarah0985: dx: PCOS, possible blocked tubes Rx: Lap
@seethosestars:  Dx: low AFC + MFI and Rx: letrozole + testing
@SM746830: dx: PCOS, blocked tubes Rx: Surgery, Clomid
@smokinangel: dx:possible PCOS, possible MFI Rx: Letrozole + IUI
@SoonToBeMommaHowe: dx: Unexplained Rx: waiting for testing
@Starlight811 dx: DOR Rx:  Menopur + Gonal F + Ovidrel + Progesterone suppositories + IUI
@starlitfae dx: MFI & balanced translocation, thyroid  Rx: ivf with pgd testing
@SummerBrooke13 dx: testing for congenital adrenal hyperplasia  Rx: metformin
@vssbrm: dx: Minor Vercosis, morphology, high prolactin  Rx: Clomid + IUI + ovidrel + prolactin meds
@wifeinraleigh28 dx: MFI  Rx: IVF, ISCI
@Mrs.RedHead dx: Unexplained Rx: Testing with RE


QOTW: Do you take the pen from the bank drive-thru home?

a) Only if I really need one.  They have plenty more.

b) No! That's borderline stealing.

c) Wait -- aren't we SUPPOSED to take it??

BWhitta

Hi, all!  I got a strong positive OPK yesterday afternoon and this morning, which is exciting because I haven't taken any fertility drugs this cycle obviously after the pregnancy last month BUT less exciting because DH left town yesterday, haha.  We did BD on Sunday so I am hoping some of his best swimmers are hanging out in there, haha.  I did have a lot of ovarian pain last night, which was super uncomfortable.  But other than that, I am feeling good, excited to POAS in a couple weeks and move forward with our next round of Letrozole if we need to!  

starlitfae

Well, tomorrow is my first beta test, and I am already preparing myself to hear it is negative. (No reason why except it hasnt happened in 5 years so its hard to imagine it finally happening now) We were late doing my PIO the other night, and so DH didn't check to make sure it wasn't in a blood vessel before injecting, and when I took off the bandaid there was much more blood than usual. But since nothing bad happened I am going to assume the needle went through a vessel and that's why I bled more.

QotW-  I never steal the pen. At least on purpose. I'm sure I have kept it on accident.

@BWhitta congrats  on the + opk! Fingers crossed for you 

hoffmanr7

Hello,

I am just starting the TWW.  Because of all the stress lately, I am not feeling too optimistic about this cycle.  Last week was a bad week for me, of course right in the middle of BD time.  Plus, I was using a different OPK brand that I did not like and I never got a positive result.  I am sure I ovulated based on my cervical fluid, so I don't know what's up with that.  With everything going on, I was taking it at different times in the afternoon this last week (I normally do it in the morning), so maybe I took it too late in the day but I have no idea.

My stress levels are at least better this week and my appetite has returned (hurray!) three-fold. I now feel like I want to eat constantly like my body is trying to make up for it and gain those 5 pounds back.

As for the bank pens...I don't intentionally take them, but that does not mean that they don't end up in my purse, car, or on my person because of plain absent-mindedness. 

beckij34

I'm doing good. I give myself the ovidrel shot tonight and go in for the insemination tomorrow morning. I'm excited & scared. I can't believe I'm doing this again and that I'm already at the point of insemination. I pray that it takes and that I will finally be a mommy. I know thats what we all want. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. 

As for the bank drive thru pen. No I have never taken it. I haven't been through the bank drive thru in ages outside of using the drive up ATM.

Bababatty

@BWhitta Yay for the +OPK! I'm glad your cycle was regular again right away. FX!

@starlitfae FX for your beta!

@hoffmanr7 I'm sorry you were so stressed last week. What OPK brand were you using? My last couple of cycles before the RE I never turned an OPK--despite doing it all the previous months--and I suspect it was because I wasn't consistent in my timing. At least you do have other signs. Are you temping? I can't remember.

@beckij34 Good luck at your IUI tomorrow!

Just hanging out in my TWW. I'll probably go in for the optional progesterone test on Thursday, because why let a week go by without going to the doctor'a office? ;-)

SaphireSweetie88

@BWhitta - Hooray for a positive OPK

@starlitfae - I can understand you preparing for a negative but nonetheless I have my fingers crossed for you

@hoffmanr7 - Sucks to hear you were in a lot of stress but I am happy things are returning to normal for you.

@beckij34 - I have my fingers crossed for you for tomorrow.

@Bababatty - Lol at your why let a week go by.... 


As for me I am doing alright. I am not taking any prescribed medications yet. I am anxiously awaiting my doctor appointment on the 4th of October. I just want it to hurry up and get here so I can at least feel like I am in the process of finding out what's going on and what DH and I can do about it instead of feeling like I am just twiddling my thumbs. In the mean time though I am taking prenatal vitamins.

QOTW: Do you take the pen from the bank drive-thru home? I haven't taken pens from the drive-thru because unless it's the ATM but more often than not, when I go inside the bank I usually end up with a new pen.

eta - response to bababatty - she posted before I completed my post

pretzel2plus1

@bwhitta Yay for a positive OPK! Sorry the pain is so bad, but FX for all good things for you!

Good luck, @starlitfae! Keeping my fingers crossed for you tomorrow!

@hoffmanr7 What brand of OPK did you use? I've struggled to find the right one, and I've ended up with a combo of Wondfos and CBAD. 

Good luck tomorrow, @beckij34! What an exciting day for you tomorrow!

@bababatty I chuckled a little at your update!

@saphiresweetie88 The waiting game is rough, isn't it? We're now waiting until Oct. 10 to go back to discuss our next steps. 

I had my HSG yesterday, which was painful and I'm still cramping some today, but both tubes are clear! H's SA also came back normal, so it looks like all we're dealing with is the endo. Still not where we want to be, obviously, but I'll take it! We go back to the doctor on Oct. 10 to discuss where we go from here, but I'm expecting a referral to an RE at that time. I'm actually pretty excited about trying on our own for one more cycle post-HSG. 

QOTW: I actually work for a bank (operations, though, not front office), so I almost never go through the drive-thru. 

hoffmanr7

@Bababatty and @pretzel2plus1 I don't remember the name of the brand right off hand, but it was one where it was either a circle or a smiley face.  I much prefer the lines, because it also gives me a chance to see when I am starting to get close.

@Bababatty I am not currently temping.  My new gyno told me I didn't have to bother as it really doesn't help that much, so I've been sticking with the OPKs and monitoring my cervical fluid.
@pretzel2plus1 I am glad your HSG showed no blockages and that DH's S was normal but sorry you're in pain

SaphireSweetie88

@pretzel2plus1

Ugh yes the waiting game is rough! Maybe we can distract each other from how long we have to wait lol. I am sorry to hear you're in pain from your HSG but glad that both tubes are clear and your hubby's SA was good.

Mythril

So my AF started and it was just the worst. It came 6 days after I stopped provera, which was unusual for me because it usually comes exactly 2 days after. That cycle was 68 days long. This has been the worst AF in a while, very heavy and just... terrible.

I took my blood tests CD 5, I was supposed to do it CD 3 or 4 but with the bachelorette party I was co-running on CD 2, and then CD 3 I was cleaning up (We had a slumber party) and the office closed at 11 am. And then it was closed CD 4 (sunday) so I just wasn't able to get it in. Hopefully it's still ok.

I have to lose weight. And I was going strong on keto, but then we were hit with a huge electric bill and it was ramen for me for a while. This Thursday I should be able to go back on but I'm getting so frustrated. I need to lose weight to get my RE off my back but I'm trying to buy a house, pack everything, keep everything clean and help my SIL with her wedding. That leads to stress, stress leads to over-eating. I can't wait until Saturday, at least the wedding part will be done. I also can't wait until we buy a house! But I'm going to try not to let that be an excuse. I bought a bike, and I've been riding it. So lots of fun. But diet is paramount.

I hate waiting to try. I freaking had to wait 4 years. Waiting is misery.

QOTW: Do you take the pen from the bank drive-thru home? 

a) Only if I really need one.  They have plenty more.

b) No! That's borderline stealing.

c) Wait -- aren't we SUPPOSED to take it??

It has never occurred to me to take the pen. I always put it back in the tube. Though I do atm banking mostly. But it's the same at the drive through pharmacy. (I hate "thru") I always put the pen back, why would I take it?

pretzel2plus1

Thanks for the concern @hoffmanr7 and @saphiresweetie88! I'm feeling some better this afternoon, as I took some more Tylenol. If I'm still cramping at this intensity tomorrow I might call the doctor just to check. I really think I'll be fine by then, though. 

seethosestars

@BWhitta – congrats on the +OPK!  Fingers crossed you’ve got some good swimmers waiting for that egg!

@starlitfae – thinking of you and your beta tomorrow.

@bababatty @hoffmanr7 – hope this TWW goes by smoothly and quickly for you both with good news at the end!

@beckij34 – all the best with your iui tomorrow!

@saphiresweetie88 – I hear ya with the waiting!! It is the worst!

@pretzel2plus1 – glad the HSG was clear!  That is my next step in testing (waiting for my next cycle day 1 to book it) and I am nervous it will be painful.  I have heard some stories of people who get knocked up after the HSG (maybe it clears out some minor blockage) – I hope this is the case for you!

@mythrill – good luck with the weight loss plan – it’s never easy but you can do it!

I’m having a rough week after my appointment last week and haven’t been able to fall asleep very easily due to my anxiety about my low antral follicle count.  I’m anxiously awaiting the results of my AMH (should be back by the end of the month) and am really nervous that it’s going to be low and we won’t get to have our family.

I’m trying to refocus on more positive self-talk but it’s hard.  Any resources or go-to’s for encouragement? 

QOTW: I never take the pen!

SaphireSweetie88

@pretzel2plus1 - I think you'll be okay by tomorrow as well but if you're not and you do call the doctor, let us know what she says.

@seethosestars - Yes, yes it is. I try to find ways to take my mind off it but it doesn't always help. Lol

@Mythril - I am sorry to hear about the stress and over eating. Hopefully things will be less stressful soon and you can resume your weight loss. Sucks that you still have to wait though.

starlitfae

@SaphireSweetie88 I need to say that the kitten in your siggy pic is adorable, but he obviously needs to cut back on the booze

mandasd

@GoldenKeys I'm here! Got my protocol for IVF yesterday - Microdose Lupron with Menopur and Follistim. I start 10/20. We have another million forms to sign but it's worth it since we are in the military IVF program, more paperwork but they cover pretty much everything! 

I cant remember last time I went to the bank!! I use mobile deposits! 

Today is our 3 year anniversary! We don't have anything planned since I have work and hubs has school. We use Hello Fresh food boxes and we got some good meals to cook this week so I'm going to make gnocchi for dinner. It will be nice to sit down together since we've both been so busy! 

meli123k

@seethosestars Sorry to hear about the anxiety and trouble sleeping I purchased a fertility relaxation program from www.circlebloom.com (you might be able to find a discount code online). I listened to them before bed some during my last IUI when I was super stressed and not sleeping well due to a sick pet, and they put me right to sleep! I'm planning to listen to them more consistently during my upcoming IVF cycle. This site also has some fertility, relaxation, and positive thinking meditations, although I haven't listened to them I may try them out in the future: https://thinkfertilitycounseling.com/shop. There's also a free podcast called Beat Infertility (https://beatinfertility.co/) that has a lot of good information and inspiring/positive stories regarding infertility. That's actually how I heard about those other programs I hope this helps!

AFM, nothing new here, just waiting to get AF so I can start IVF. Estimating it'll be here early next week.

QOTW: I've never taken the pen from the drive through, at least not on purpose.

wifeinraleigh28

@mandasand Congrats on getting your protocol!  I didn't do lupron but I did take follistim and menopur.  Didn't have any side effects other than bloating as I got close to egg retrieval.  GL to you!!

@starlitfae Thinking of you today and praying for a positive beta!!!  I think if you get a positive, I will feel more hopeful about getting a positive.  I totally feel the exact same way, it's hard for me to imagine my clinic telling me I got a positive on Monday when that has never ever happened to me before.

Just trying to distract myself over here from the massive anxiety I feel about my beta on Monday.  I know that if I get a negative I am going to be completely devastated.  IVF was always my safety net and that shining ray of hope in my life, and now I'm just so very much aware of the fact that it doesn't always work.  I keep trying to remind myself that I have a lot going for me... a strong, PGS normal embryo, a clinic with great success rates, a nice thick endometrial lining prior to transfer, and a transfer that went smoothly.  But still, I suspect it will be negative because I can't help but assume the worst.

I haven't been to the bank in years.

starlitfae

BFN.

Just because it ended like I thought doesn't mean I'm not devastated.

GL to everyone waiting. Hopefully your luck is better than mine

hoffmanr7

@starlitfae Sorry about your BFN

ReesaAnne16

@starlitfae I'm so sorry, it never, ever gets easier  

Bababatty

I'm so sorry @starlitfae! I agree, even preparing yourself for the worst never helps. 

clt2pwm11

@starlitfae. I'm so very sorry. I wish so badly that it had been positive for you. Big hugs.

beckij34

I am now in the TWW. My pregnancy test is Oct. 5th. This is my third IUI. The swimmers were at 12.5 million and 48% motility. 

SaphireSweetie88

starlitfae said:

@SaphireSweetie88 I need to say that the kitten in your siggy pic is adorable, but he obviously needs to cut back on the booze

@starlitfae

Thanks! I am pretty sure he woke up the next morning swearing he'd never drink again.... we all know how that goes. Lol

Also, hugs to you

SaphireSweetie88

@mandasand - Join the waiting club. There are a few of us here (myself included) waiting for our next doctor's visit. Lol.

SaphireSweetie88

@beckij34 - Fingers crossed for October 5th

harleyquinn0621

@BWhitta  here is hoping for strong swimmers!

@starlitfae i'm so sorry about the BFN... it hurts even when you think it's going to be negative

@hoffmanr7 and @Bababatty and @beckij34  good luck on your TWW.. FX 

@SaphireSweetie88 waiting is the worst... i always have a hard time finding distractions 

@mythrill good luck with the weight loss! i'm in the same boat and need to get serious about losing some weight

@pretzel2plus1 are you starting to feel better from the HSG?

As for me, I had my HSG the other day as well.... super painful but necessary as we found my left tube is blocked- the RE hasn't given any indication on what the next step is bc she wants to wait for all my bloodwork to come back and she has my DH doing another SA, which I suspect will be fine bc his numbers thus-far have always been good .. i'll meet with her again next week to discuss options

Worldtravler0522

@starlitfae so sorry to hear about your BFN. 

@harleyquinn0621 I'm sorry they found a blocked tube but happy you have some answers.   Hopefully they can come up with a good plan and you'll have your BFP soon. 

@BWhitta good luck with the positive OPK! 

AFM- Had my transfer today of one embryo and now I just wait it out and hope for the best. I got to come home with a picture of the embryo which is always amazing to me to see.  

PoeMasque

@Bwhitta congrats on the OPK! I knew it wasnt going to take long for your body to be back in the game

@starlitfae so sorry for the BFN, it hurts no matter what you thought the result would be. 

@pretzel2plus1 and @harleyquinn0621 my HSG was also super painful! Sorry yours was too, it's really not fun to be squirming in pain on a hard table with a team of people watching.....

FX for everyone in the TWW! 

@GoldenKeys can I be added to the list? Not sure if there was something I needed to do to qualify for it....maybe we haven't been trying long enough?

I'm 5 dpIUI here and just trying not to go bonkers. Post-wash SA was a little low on motility (35%), but numbers were good (134.7). The Dr had to manually open my cervix to get the catheter in, so now I'm convinced my narrow cervix has been our issue, although the lower motility probably doesn't help. I also have crazy-painful AF cramping every month, which is a sign of cervical stenosis too. Either way I am super hopeful for this cycle!

I haven't ever used the drive-through bank teller, but I am always stealing pens.....I pick them up without realizing it and find them in my hand later!

SaphireSweetie88

@harleyquinn0621- I usually have a hard time distracting myself as well. If / when I am trying to pass time on TB I will look at posts from almost every other board on here Sometimes I go look at a Facebook group I joined for entertainment as well. Some of the ladies there make the ones on TB not seem so bad. Haha

@Worldtravler0522 - Fingers crossed for the transfer. The picture must be an awesome thing to see.

@PoeMasque - Fingers crossed for you for this cycle.

pretzel2plus1

@harleyquinn0621 I'm feeling much better today! Just a little soreness left. How about you?

Sorry to hear your HSG was also painful, @PoeMasque. FX for you this cycle!

harleyquinn0621

pretzel2plus1 glad to hear you're feeling better!  i'm feeling much better too, thanks!  I did however say to my husband, if i cried for that 5 minutes of pain how am i going to handle labor if/when we are successful....made me nervous hahaha

SummerBrooke13

@wifeinraleigh28 I'll be thinking of you!! Been reading along with your updates, hoping for some positive news with your Beta! I understand that anxiety, I'm awful at expecting the worst with everything!


As for my update, I haven't posted much lately mainly because nothing substantial has happened. The last 3 months/cycles have literally just been repeating the same treatment plan and hoping for better outcomes. This past month though my RE upped my dosage of Femara as a last resort before moving on to IUI. This resulted in a much higher progesterone level after ovulation than I had ever gotten. I still didn't think much of it. I worked a 48 hour shift (I'm an EMT), and when I got home I realized I was 10 dpo and that I could test to see if I should prepare for AF. Well, long story short I got my first BFP ever last week! I have been to my RE twice for bloodwork so far, and that's about it. Right now I am struggling a lot with being anxious and constantly expecting the worst outcome. I have anxiety about most everything, but TTCing always makes it flare up. Anytime my symptoms lighten up I assume something is wrong. My husband is a total optimist so that helps! Anyway, I really hope I have graduated from T-TTC, at least for this pregnancy. But my anxiety won't let me believe that until I give birth I'm sure. Trying to follow my own advice of "if you can't do anything about it then don't spend your time worrying over it. Don't let worry steal your joy."
Sorry about the rambling rant!

QOTW: I always try to remember to put the pen back!

ReesaAnne16

Congrats @SummerBrooke13 !!


Not much to update, I just finished my second round of letrozole (7.5mg this time) and have an US scheduled for Saturday so we can plan IUI#2. 

I'm wondering how many we'll do before we give up and adopt? 5-7 maybe? 

QOTW - I don't purposely take pens, but I unconsciously grab them  (I'm especially bad about bringing home work pens, each month I have to bring about a dozen back to work.)

wifeinraleigh28

@SummerBrooke13 Thank you for the positive thoughts and CONGRATS to you!!!  Has your RE scheduled an OB scan?

@starlitfae I'm just so sorry.  Your BFN is hitting me especially hard, knowing we are in very similar boats.  I have the same feeling of dread that you had.  This really SHOULD work, but even though it's our best chance possible, it's still hard to imagine it working.  My thoughts are with you and I hope you find peace. Best of luck to you with your next embaby!

@ReesaAnne16 Best of luck to you with IUI #2!  It's so hard to decide how many is enough.  I hope it doesn't come to that for you!

Bababatty

Congratulations, @summerbrooke13!!

@ReesaAnne16 Good luck this cycle! I hope your u/s goes well this weekend.

SummerBrooke13

Thank you ladies!

@wifeinraleigh28 I have an ultrasound scheduled for the 3rd when I am just past 7 weeks. I'm not sure when I will be released to my regular OB from the clinic, I assume they will tell me on the 3rd. That's the only appointment I have currently though!

MandyBeeSLP

@starlitfae Sorry about the BFN

@Mythril FWIW my nurse told me any time between CD2 and 5 was fine for the CD3 bloodwork. 

@SummerBrooke13 Congrats!

We got the rest of my bloodwork back and aside from Vitamin D insufficiency everything else was fine. My DH's SA came back with good numbers as well so @GoldenKeys could you update my dx to Low progesterone, vitamin D insufficiency and borderline PCOS?  

I started Metformin last Saturday and while I think my symptoms have been mild in comparison to what I've read online I have been in an almost constant state of nausea with zero appetite. I've actually lost like 2 lbs this week. I've upped it to two pills a day at this point and I'm really praying the nausea will go away eventually. 

I am technically WTO but I think I have/will ovulate today. This is our last "natural" cycle even though I am on the Metformin at this point. Assuming we don't get pregnant (which seems pretty unlikely at this point) I will start Clomid in October and we will do a medicated cycle. 

QOTW: 
I really try not to steal the pens. I'm not gonna say it's never happened, but I really try. 

hoffmanr7

*Sigh* I know I wasnt feeling all too positive about this cycle because of everything thats been going on at work, but it doesnt make teh BFN I got this morning any easier.  I was so hopeful about these rounds of clomid.  Something was definetely happening while on it because my cervical fluid was the closest to egg white consistency Id ever had...the closest I had ever gotten before was watery.  Im so frustrated.  Why cant I get pregnant?!, Why didnt the clomid work?!  Am I ever going to get pregnant?!  When is it MY TURN?!?! After 17 months of failure, Im just so tired.

I know weve all felt it...I just needed to vent

Labluver2

Hi I've been lurking this board for awhile and just started seeing an RE. All my testing I got done this month as well as started clomid Sunday and got finished my 5 days Thursday. 

Today I went in for my HSG with saline and ultradound. It was a little painful. They found a cyst on my left ovary. They think it may be partically blocking my tube.

They said I did respond very well to the clomid and they saw a mature egg and I was supposed to go in Monday for an ultrasound and then the trigger shot but because of they cyst they told me not to conceive this cycle until they take care of the cyst. I was super bummed.

I have to call to schedule another HSG test this time with the dye and xray. My Re did it this time with the saline and ultrasound.