TTTC Checkin 12/20/2016

GoldenKeys

Hey Everyone,

It's checkin time!  Congratulations to any BFP's and hugs to anybody who needs one.

Welcome @kaitlink33, @notamyrtle, @BunnyW23, @kyersten and @Spaniard to the checkin!

How is everybody doing this week?


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
SummerBrooke13 dx:anovulation, amenorrhea, congenital adrenal hyperplasia  Rx: metformin
wifeinraleigh28 dx: MFI  Rx: IVF, ISCI
saphiresweetie88 dx:irregular periods
Megzb510: dx: potential blocked tube Rx: IVF


PAGING:

@Bababatty: dx:Low Motility  Rx: Letrozole + trigger + IUI
@BecauseLove dx: amenorrhea, PCOS  Rx: IVF
@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:unexplained IF Rx: IUI
@hoffmanr7: dx: unexplained Rx: Clomid + Estradiol
@iloverocksalot dx:High FSH/PCOS/Auto-Immunity, DH low morphology, Rx: DHEA + Microdose Lupron +
IVF/ICSI
@Jaje09182010: dx: Unexplained Rx: Clomid w/IUI
@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 (Lupron, Menopur + Follistim)
@MandyBeeSLP: dx: low progesterone, borderline PCOS, vitamin D insufficiency Rx: metformin
@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:levothyroxine to lower TSH
@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
@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
@vssbrm: dx: Minor Vercosis, morphology, high prolactin  Rx: Clomid + IUI + ovidrel + prolactin meds
@Mrs.RedHead dx: Unexplained Rx: Testing with RE
@PoeMasque dx: unexplained Rx: unmedicated IUI, acupuncture, supplements
@Labluver2 dx: testing
@avocuddle dx: testing
@laurad75 dx: possible DOR  Rx: IUI + trigger + acupuncture
@Worldtravler0522 dx: PCOS/Unexplained Rx: IVF
@funkykey dx: unexplained Rx: Clomid + IUI
@kmallery08 dx: unexplained Rx:Clomid, GonalF, Trigger Shot, IUI and Progesterone
@greenange dx: anovulatory PCOS w/insulin resistance Rx: Metformin, Letrozole, trigger + TI
@KariShoe dx: Unexplained Rx: Preparing for testing
@kaitlink33 dx: IR pcos Rx: Femara + trigger + TI
@Spaniard: dx: unexplained Rx: Clomid + IUI
@notamyrtle: dx: unexplained Rx: IUI + injects
@BunnyW23: dx: vasectomy (reversal) Rx: IUI
@kyersten: dx: Scar tissue Rx: IVF





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: What is your favorite holiday song or movie?

hoffmanr7

Congrats to any BFPs out there and hugs to those who need it.  

One plus week into our break and I am feeling fabulous.  Oh how I missed wine!  I started my new Jillian Michael's workout DVD last night and, honestly, I am surprised I'm able to walk this morning.

QOTW: My favorite Christmas movie is a Muppet Christmas Carol, and favorite song is "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'- Judy Garland version, as well as Kenny G version.

Mythril

QOTW: What is your favorite holiday song or movie? As a little girl it was the grinch that stole Christmas. Now that I'm older... I really like Christmas with the Kranks.

I had a cycle with provera, and 23 days later I started a cycle on my own. That cycle my temps were rock steady and then began to fluctuate before I lost my thermometer (DANG IT) so I don't have all the data.

This cycle, I've only gotten 2 temperatures and they're not steady. I hope I have another cycle on my own, and that my thyroid medicine helped me, but I'm not holding my breath.

BunnyW23

Hi all! 
QOTW: My favorite Christmas movie is Alistair Sim's A Christmas Carol and my favorite song is O Holy Night. 
Right now I am in my tww but I've decided that I'm not going to obsess so I can enjoy the holidays. My husband's sperm count is on 1/2. Hopefully we will finally get some answers! 

Bababatty

Hello!
Nothing much to report. I expect AF shortly.

QOTW My favorite holiday movie is "Love, Actually," and my current favorite holiday song is "Fairytale of New York," even though it's wildly inappropriate, or "Do You Hear What I Hear?"

kaitlink33

QOTW: nothing, I really can't stand christmas music and not much for some of the dumb movies out there....going to a private school kind of ruined me for Christmas music as far as having to do those awful concerts and whatnot..

Not much to report here either...not doing anything this cycle as I am in the process of trying to get an appointment for a new RE office. I'm really upset about having to switch AGAIN, but if it helps me get somewhere then I guess its worth it instead of wasting money on stuff that is not doing anything like they wanted me to. 

laurad75

QOTW: My favorite Christmas movie is Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas and Iove Christmas music but I think my fav is Home for the Holidays by the Carpenters.  

I don't have much to report.  We are taking a cycle off from treatment and meds then assuming we don't get KU on our own we will move on to IVF next cycle.  It's given me a chance to catch my breath and learn as much as I can before diving in to IVF head first.  

BunnyW23

I love Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas!! 
Best of luck with Ivf!! 

funkykey

Some good news: by some Christmas miracle, my current cycle is longer than usual - looks like 30 days instead of 28. I've taken a couple of HPTs - both BFNs - but the length of this cycle means I'm now projected to ovulate when my clinic is open and performing IUIs.

I am thrilled - I mean, there's a risk that I might ovulate early, but if that happens, we will just BD without IUI. This will be my first time on clomid; my RE didn't want me to take without an IUI, because he wanted the extra 7% chance per course, or whatever. I'll take it!

I love National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and White Christmas (movie and song).

Good luck to everyone this cycle, and Merry Christmas!

Worldtravler0522

I'm just waiting on AF but now I need her to stay away until Dec 23 at least. We went in yesterday because she is MIA but our RE tells me all signs point to AF showing up on its own.  At this moment we've decided to hold off on testing our embryos because of the cost in addition to a few other factors. Part of me is terrified because of my higher chance of miscarriage but if it's meant to be I just need to trust it will happen. This entire process is not for the weak, we are all rockstars and badasses. 

@hoffmanr7 happy you are enjoying your break! Drink all the wine!! 

@kaitlink33 sorry to hear you have to switch doctors. If it gets you what you want the hassle will be worth it!  

Favorite holiday movie is Love Actually!!

halfanewt

@funkykey and @Worldtravler0522 hope AF behaves and sets you up for what you need this cycle! 

As for me, midst of FW and I woke up at 3am with a sore throat and a BBT of either 98 (high for me) or 105. I may need a new thermometer, lol. Any idea how long they last? Drinking all the tea today and hoping this cold goes away asap! 

Favorite holiday movie is definfely Mickeys Christmas Carol. I tear up every time. Song is still Baby it's Cold Outside, despite the creepy undertones if you actually listen to the lyrics...

MandyBeeSLP

I'm CD 4. I tested Saturday morning-BFN and started AF on Sunday. The plus is the progesterone did lengthen my LP to 12 days up from 9 so that's a definite plus. We are not doing a medicated cycle this time due to traveling and the holidays. 

QOTW: What is your favorite holiday song or movie 
My favorite Christmas movie is White Christmas but unconventionally my mom and I have a tradition of watching Little Women every Christmas even though its not completely a Christmas movie. I love most Bing Crosby and Julie Andrews Christmas songs. 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everybody! 

Bababatty

@MandyBeeSLP My friend and I watch Little Women together every Christmas! Glad there are more of us out there. We invited a bunch of people to join us this year. Such a good movie!

Labluver2

Hey guys enjoying just trying on our own takes the stress out of always being at the Dr but also dissapointed after the two week wait. 

I'm on cycle day 16 I believe I ovulated according to my cm and bbt on day 13. We bd on CD 9 11 12 and 13 was supposed to last night but I worked late and fell asleep. Going to try and do tonight as well. Glad the holiday is here to make the tww go by faster. 


My favorite movie as a kid was Rudolph now its Elf!!!

Spaniard

Hi all - first time reporting here...And perfect timing. I did my third IUI today, have 4 eggs and DH's sperm count was x3 what it was last time around. I believe the quitting the drinking is having major impact. Not only he looks much better but his health is obviously showing improvement. 

I spent all day today laying just in case the swimmers don't fall. I feel silly thinking they will fall off? I plan on having a mellow day working from home tomorrow as well, not sure if that will help, but I don't know what else to do to make it happen.

I am feeling some major cramping, no idea what it means or if it means anything at all, but feeling possitive. Maybe the three wise king will bring a BFP...wouldn't that be nice? Talking about xmas miracles....

If anyone has any tips about what to do after IUI, I would love to hear your experience. I can't find much info or experiences around this, but I see many of you going through something similar. I am all ears

Happy holidays everyone.

clt2pwm11

@Spaniard (I'm a TTTC graduate) When we did our iui that landed us preggers, I literally did nothing special. We were going to the beach that day, so I sat in the car for 5 hours after the procedure while hubby drove, but when we got to the beach I went swimming and did everything I normally would do at the beach. I had some cramping that day and the next coupled with some serious discharge (which I attribute to the fact that I finally ovulated). I hope this cycle is the cycle for you!

seethosestars

CD #1 today.  Just in time for Christmas, yippee.  Time to go pick up my higher dose of letrozole (not feeling confident that this is even worth the try).

@smokinangel My favourite Christmas song is also Baby it's cold outside, although I hate that it's regarded as an anti-feminist pro-rape song now.  I prefer to think she's being coy and actually wants to stay but hey, what do I know.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone here!  May we all have the strength we need to get through the holidays and may 2017 be OUR year!!

BenJay

CD4/Day 2 of Clomid. I have a follicular ultrasound scheduled for 12/30, which is a Christmas miracle: my work is closed that day so no having to make up hours!

I am slightly excited that our IUI will be in the New Year. I am very excited that our favorite brunch place by the hospital is open on New Year's Day, so in case it's a quick turnaround like last time we tried, I get brunch too.

QOTW: Not a huge fan of Christmas music as an adult. Still love the Nutcracker Suite, though. 

Good thoughts to everyone. Happy holidays!

halfanewt

@seethosestars right? Same here. I heard about the "consent-based remake" but haven't brought myself to listen to it. 

Spaniard

/clt2pwm11, thank you very much for the advice and sharing the experience, much appreciated. Congrats in your success, I hope you are enjoying pregnancy (I can't wait). I am having a lot of resting hoping it will help...but I will go to the beach today .

BenJey - how many days will you do clomid? I usually do 5 from CD5 to CD9...but I see you already started? Best of luck with the process, I think 2017 will be our year!

BenJay

@Spaniard - That's what my infertility RN said, CD3 thru CD7. I wonder if that has anything to do with average cycle length - mine's 29 days. Are you longer?

Here's hoping my 20th cycle of "trying"/2nd IUI is the one. I hope 2017 is our year!

Spaniard

BenJay -  my cycle is 30 days and both my doctor and pharmacists told me to take the pills cd5-cd9... interesting differences here. I will ask the Doc next time around.

Baby dust to all of us. 2017 is the year, I feel it!

BenJay

@Spaniard - Huh. I don't know then. Maybe like everything else about infertility treatment, it's just kind of a guess.

PoeMasque

We are on our 3rd month of doing nothing, other than BD in FW. RE was miffed that my OB never agreed to do Clomid (even though I asked several times). We were too late in the cycle this month to start clomid, but next cycle we will do clomid + IUI but move right on to IVF if that doesn't work. The RE said we have a 1% chance trying on our own and only 8% with clomid/IUI, not very exciting odds. 

I'm still struggling with my attitude surrounding TTC, but thankfully have a lot of other stuff to focus on right now. 

My favorite holiday movie used to be white Christmas, but I have to say it's now The Holiday. It's missing the great music, but it has Jude Law and isn't 4 hours long hahaha. 

BWhitta

Hey, y'all!  It's been nice taking a break from thinking so much about TTC but I miss you guys!  We *think* I had my period 3 weeks after my miscarriage...I hadn't bled for a week and it lasted about 4 days, so they think that was it!  If so, I'd be on CD10 now and I'm definitely feeling my ovaries today!  We're not timing or forcing anything, just letting things happen naturally.  I'd love to get pregnant again this soon but it also scares me!  I'm not sure I'm there yet, emotionally.  But I like the idea of just letting things happen naturally the next few cycles and we will see where we are then!  I admit, the thought of needing some pregnancy tests in a couple weeks is exciting love to you all!  

@Worldtravler0522  LOVE what you said!  Pardon my French, but this shit is hard!  But we can do hard things.  Merry Christmas and love to you all, thank you for sharing your strength!

BWhitta

P.S. I don't get notifications or anything for this app...do y'all?  I don't get notified when people tag me or PM me.  Thoughts?  @GoldenKeys?

PoeMasque

@BWhitta i don't get notifications either. The app is not awesome 

notamyrtle

QOTW: 'Elf' as far as movies go. I really like the Christmas song from the Charlie Brown movie.

Things are ok. 

Cycle-wise: I developed a cyst after IUI #1 in November and this cycle has been really weird... like day 27 and no ovulation kind of weird. Shrug... probably having an anovulatory cycle due to the cyst.

So, about to spend a week with the in-laws and their gazillion children. But I actually feel pretty fortunate DH has so many nieces and nephews... helps take the pressure off me.

Glad to have you guys as well!!

GoldenKeys

BWhitta  I don't think that notifications work through the app!  I know that sucks... I tend to use the app until it's time to post for the week, and could really use a feature like that.

harleyquinn0621

Moving this to the more recent check- in thread