@Anna_1021, @safire3, @saralee797-2, and @RamzLau1 - thank you for the positive job vibes ladies! I have some decent leads working, so hopefully it won't be too long. I'm already feeling healthier and I think that overall this is a really positive thing for us - mainly me.
@RamzLau1 my H is also the optimistic, laid back one in our relationship. I think he's just got so many things going on right now that it's started to get to him. Doing things with his guy friends is usually his outlet for that as he's a very sociable person (I'm definitely an introvert) and not having that option has been rough for him! He starts his rec softball leagues in a couple weeks though, so that should help him out a bit.
ETA: I almost forgot! @tamalahoops YAY for a successful transfer, and FX crossed so hard for your sticky little guy!!!
@tamalahoops YAYYYYYYY! So many things crossed for you!
I just got back from my HSG- it wasnt bad. I have some super mild cramping and I feel nauseated, but I get nauseated when I am anxious and I was super anxious. Eating graham crackers now to 'settle my stomach' aka I want a treat and I deserve it dammit! I have the rest of the day off and I plan on snuggling on the couch and telling my H I couldnt make dinner because of cramps so we can get delivery.
ETA: Forgot to add, HSG was great. everything is open and clear.
2016 - dx with super low ovarian reserve; failed cycle with clomid, failed IUI, 2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks May 2020 FET; BFN July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate Oct 2020 BFP!
@kiwi2628 So glad it went well! Yay for clear tubes!
@laurad75 I know you especially get it, love. Thank you
edited to add: @wabash15 Totally taking you up on that. And right back at you
My acupuncture clinic specializes in fertility and gave me a copy of The Infertility Cure, so I think it's about time I cracked that baby since from what you all have said, there's a lot about the mental part of IF. And I'll be hanging out in an airport and on a plane next week! Speaking of the mental part, has anyone tried guided meditations? What did you think?
Me: 45 OH: 42 Beloved SS: born 12/2011 TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016 **TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW** August 2016 - dx with DOR Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T May 2017 - began freezing sperm June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
Edited because there is, in fact, a difference between whole and hole.
Oh, and I know it's not Friday yet, but I just have to make a confession to you guys. I've been volunteering at a local children's crisis nursery where kids age infant to 5 stay when their parents are in crisis and at risk to abuse or neglect the child. It's been very rewarding and fills some of the hole in my heart. Anyway, I suppose I could confess that I'm totally doing that for selfish reasons, but duh. No, the reason I mention that as part of my story is that there is a lovely woman who also volunteers who I've mentioned my struggles to, and she came in the other day and told me that I should get an elephant with its trunk raised and place it in the eastern most part of my house, and to put a fake pomegranate under my bed. Apparently it's good fertility luck or something.
So not only did this (desperate) girl buy a stone elephant at Homegoods the other day, but I also am waiting for a fake pomegranate to arrive on my doorstep from Amazon. I have no idea what I'm going to tell OH because he will surely think I've gone around the bend this time. So I have to pray he doesn't open the box!
Me: 45 OH: 42 Beloved SS: born 12/2011 TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016 **TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW** August 2016 - dx with DOR Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T May 2017 - began freezing sperm June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
Just popping in ladies, I've been lurking since I don't want to miss any important updates/announcements from any of you. I'm not going to check in since I'm not doing a damn thing this month..and really, it actually feels good. I'm off social media too and it's like a MH detox!
@Anna_1021 So excited for you on your first IUI! @antoto Yay for BC and one step closer to IVF! @tamalahoops I am so stoked for you and crossing everything for your little emby!
Also, I was lurking the proposed changes and gotta just stick up for my girl @antoto. Not sure why A. You catch so much heat around here as you're one of the most supportive women and I can't WAIT for your grad post and B. Why long lost TTGP grads feel the need to come back and give their $0.02 about something that doesn't affect them in the least bit. Anywho, I know we're moving on but sending you all the love tits and luck in your upcoming IVF girl!
I can't wait to see who graduates from here next, so many awesome exciting things in the works for everyone
@kiwi2628 so glad it went well and all is clear @auraura1973 LOL that's great. I think at some point we all will do anything for that BFP! I think it's amazing that you volunteer with those kids. They can use all the love.
*TW*
TTC 1/2012 Diagnosed : unexplained infertility 6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015 TTC #3 5/2016 Restarted Fertility tx IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
@TravelingCouple Thanks girl I think it's just a few people that hold grudges against me from past confrontations. *shrug* I am opinionated in general and that sometimes comes with consequences in the form of not everyone being my fan. I'm fine with it.
I do have to say it made my heart so happy to feel so much support from this community. It means a lot to me
Thanks @wabash15! I love it, and every week is different. I really think I get more out of it than they do. LOL, I also appreciate that you understand my next level BSC.
@TravelingCouple Oh holy hell that devolved. I commented very early and saw that it seemed to be pretty unanimous, so I hadn't checked it in a while, and hello drama. @antoto You have my support as well.
Me: 45 OH: 42 Beloved SS: born 12/2011 TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016 **TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW** August 2016 - dx with DOR Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T May 2017 - began freezing sperm June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
@Aurora1973 I've tried guided meditations. I've tried meditating by myself as well and I very much prefer the guided meditations. I do feel more relaxed afterward and it feels good to be giving my body and mind some quiet attention. Someone I know personally does guided meditations so we just do them 1:1 when we see each other. I would actually like to start doing them more often, but I don't see her that much and I'm not sure how I'd feel about doing a guided meditation through YouTube or a CD or something. And about that elephant and pomegranate - sounds like something I should put in my Amazon cart now... I've been thinking about trying to feng shui my house...
@hartmich@anna_1021 Next cycle I think we might try Letrozole + Gonal-F + TI. I didn't overstim before with the Letrozole & Gonal-F, so I'm wondering if that's somehow the ticket for me. I'm nervous to do straight injects again. We'll see what the RE says though. Last time the nurse recommended just lowering my dose of Gonal-F.
@anna_1021 That is hilarious about your movie star doctor! If you have to do IUI, at least you can do it with a humorous, good-looking doctor.
@tamalahoops So glad everything went well for you! Sending so many positive thoughts and good vibes your way!
@zwink1 That stinks DH is having a rough time. That's good you are getting some clarity about what you want in your next job. Even though it sucks to be jobless, it sounds like you are taking a good deep breath and resetting your goals. FX you are able to get the job of your dreams soon. GL with DH's testing.
@magnolia131 That's great you were able to proceed despite the cyst. Isn't it crazy how much IF affects your ability to travel away from your home. I have travel coming up for work next month, and I'm already nervous about how I'm going to manage monitoring and air travel with medications.
AFM: The other night I had a dream I was talking to one of the higher ups at work at some company function and I was wearing a hat because at the same time I was talking to him, I was also trying to hide the fact that I was taking a pregnancy test that could tell if you were pregnant by being placed on your forehead for 10 minutes. That pretty much sums up how I feel right now. Work is crazy and between that and fertility treatments, I feel like I am constantly doing too much all at the same time.
Omg I just went to that thread and what a drama fest! Its amazing how quickly things get blown up in this place. @antoto all the support from me to you
@tamalahoops Everything crossed for you! Glad they didn't drop it though
@kiwi2628 Glad that it went well. Eat all those crackers, you deserve it!
@TravelingCouple@antoto Now i guessi jeed to check that thread again. When i was thereir was civilized still (@Travelingcouple it'd great you took the time to pop in.
Me: 33, DH: 38 Married: May 2015 TTC since September 2015
Thank you @magnolia131. I'm with you about the parks. I think this weekend will be crazy but this is the only weekend my friend can go.
@Anna_1021 thank you and yes it's great to be doing something. 'S tests will be over the next 2 weeks then we will go from there.
@GG620 thank you and yep I think we will stick with this one because he seems more thorough. Congrats on the good timing this month. FX for you!
thank you @wabash15! I sure am excited to just feel like we are moving forward
Thanks @JuneRoseRuby. Well it is a good sign that he showed a good response with his hormone testing. That means it's working like it should right? I hope my H doesn't have too many issues because he's not big on meds as is.
Question for those who have had an HSG- When did you have sex again after? My OPK was thisclose to being positive this afternoon after my HSG so I want to get my bang on. On the interwebs I am reading everything from its ok to have sex immediately after to wait the whole month...thoughts? Feelings? Voodoo vibes?
@kiwi2628 I am pretty sure I had sex relatively soon after mine... but I'm confused because I haven't heard of an HSG being done so close to ovulation - it's usually super early in your cycle. What CD are you?
@antoto I am CD10 but I do sometimes ovulate as early as CD9. I havent turned a test positive yet, and this AM it was very negative, so my doctor said to come in, and then this afternoon it was still negative but preeeeeeeeetty dark so my guess is tomorrow AM will be positive. My doctor said even if I ovulated tomorrow, the HSG wouldnt affect anything, as long as I dont ovulate today which is/was unlikely, but I am hoping to get in at least one post-HSG sex-scapade before I O.
@kiwi2628 I saw mixed feedback when I researched before my hsg but when I got it my doc told me it was fine to have sex that night. I made sure to ask since I was close to O when I got mine as well.
Question- what's the consensus on temping during a medicated cycle: ye or ne? Also I know femara helps with follicle growth and size but would it impact O in a sense of O'ing earlier? I usually O around cd 13-15, have an US scheduled for cd 12.
@beachbunnyxo123 I have just for grins currently but have not in the past. It is not uncommon for the meds to mess with your temps so you may not see a temp shift or see it when you actually O. I have been doing OPK's early on since I do occasionally O on CD12 but I also chatted with them so my RE had me come in a little earlier in my cycle for my follie scan. If you typically O on CD13-15 a CD12 follie scan should be OK. So long story short if you have the urge, then temp but be aware it may be wonky.
*TW*
TTC 1/2012 Diagnosed : unexplained infertility 6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015 TTC #3 5/2016 Restarted Fertility tx IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
@beachbunnyxo123 I stopped temping when I started medicated cycles because I was confirming o with bloodwork and u/s.
Me: 31 Husby: 36 Married May 2014 TTC # 2 Since December 2021 Baby girl W born 2/2021 Our journey so far... (tw loss & infertility)
Diagnosis: Poor Egg Quality Working with an RE since March 2016 2 failed TI cycles 3 failed IUI cycles
IVF Feb - April 2017 23 eggs collected, 20 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI, 4 day 3 blasts, 3 day 5 blasts, 1 PGS normal Transferred 1 PGS normal embryo 4.12.17 BFP 4.21.17 MMC due to small gestational sac 6.8.17
Our adoption journey: 12.25.18 Agency picked and apps submitted! 5.1.19 Adoption on hold so we can buy a house! 1.1.20 Homestudy process started 3.14.20 First social worker visit 5.25.20 Homestudy Approved & Submitted to Agency
6.1.20 Surprise! Positive pregnancy test! Healthy baby girl born 2/10/2021
@kiwi2628 I think we had sex that night or maybe the night after my HSG. I didn't have much discomfort with the procedure so I was fine.
@beachbunnyxo123 I stopped temping when I went on meds (except clomid - I temped on clomid). I was going to temp this cycle and then didn't bother since I won't have anything to compare it to.
History and blog link in spoiler
2016 - dx with super low ovarian reserve; failed cycle with clomid, failed IUI, 2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks May 2020 FET; BFN July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate Oct 2020 BFP!
@beachbunnyxo123 (We're in pretty much the exact same boat, I'm just a couple days behind you.) I think I would quit temping this cycle except that my acupuncturist asked if I would temp out a full cycle so she can see the whole thing (normally I only temp CD 8 or so through 5 days or so post O). Otherwise, I figure that since the meds can screw with temps plus we're going to be forcing the issue, I'd maybe skip. I think it's just a matter of if you hate temping and it's relaxing to take a break or if it helps you to feel more in control. I'm not sure which is weirder for other people: the whole thing being at the whim of your body or having outsiders take control of the situation.
Me: 34 DH: 38 Married: June 2011 TTC since Feb 2016 BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16 BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
@kiwi2628 yay for clear tubes! @Aurora1973 I'm interested to see if the elephant and pomegranate works.....how do you find the eastern most corner of your house?!
@wabash15 okay I'm gonna stick with OPKs. If I got a positive before Cd 12 (hopefully not) would it be worth calling the doc to bump up my ultrasound?
@tamalahoops that makes perfect sense!! Why didn't I think of that!!
@kiki75 last month was the first month i temped (just for shits and giggles) in 4 months. I definitely feel more relaxed not temping so maybe I'll just stick with that!
@beachbunnyxo123 I think that now that you have people orchrstrating the whole thing, the name of the game for you at this point is taking care of yourself mentally. So generally whatever helps your stress level.
Me: 34 DH: 38 Married: June 2011 TTC since Feb 2016 BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16 BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
Thank you all for your help to prep for the RE appointment today. The doctor was lovely and complimented my research and questions. Holy cow if you dont go in there with knowledge of the process it must be so overwhelming. Testing cycle will begin end of this month/into next and I'm excited. In the meantime, wishing on a star for SS status.
@tamalahoops I saw your post in TWW, good luck staying sane and also FX for the stickiest and comfiest of embryos!
Me: 32, DH: 31 Together: 11/2008, married: 3/2014 DH: Type 1 Diabetes, (dx 4/15) Celiac Disease (dx 11/14), Treatment induced Neuropathy of Diabetes (dx 7/15) DH SA: 11/16: low count and low motility DH SA: 12/16: borderline low, count and motility 1/20/17: BFP, 1/24/17: CP 5/17:low AMH (0.89) 6/17: first IUI cycle, 50 mg clomid + ovidrel + IUI: 2 follies, BFN (count 58 million, 97% motility) 7/17: second IUI, 2.5 letrozole, OPK, IUI: 1 follie, BFN (count 9.5 million swimming- dont know percentage) 8/17: third IUI, 5.0 letrozole,
@kaitlink33 I just used the compass on my iPhone, LOL. Funny enough, it turns out that our bedroom, which is over our garage, is the most east part of our house. Right now the elephant is hidden in the garage until I can sneak it in. OH probably won't notice something new, but I don't want to get busted bringing it in. He knows I'm a little nuts, and he's kinda superstitious, but I think this might still be too much for him...
Me: 45 OH: 42 Beloved SS: born 12/2011 TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016 **TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW** August 2016 - dx with DOR Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T May 2017 - began freezing sperm June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
OK, so I just realized that perhaps I should do some research before I totally eff up Feng Shui, and it's a good thing I did! Turns out the elephant's trunk is supposed to be down, not up, and either in the living room or near the door of the bedroom, like it's coming in. And I found nothing about a pomegranate under the bed, but definitely found that pomegranate art or fresh pomegranates in a bowl are good because they have juicy seeds.
There's tons more, but one thing that struck me was that you're not supposed to have flowers of any sort in the bedroom, which I find weird since they seem to be a fertility symbol. I have several flower paintings up in our room, so perhaps I should take those down and get pomegranate art instead?
Regardless, it's all about allowing the energy in, so I'm going to concentrate on making our home conducive to that.
And get one of these because they're adorable (just don't ever put in on the floor!!):
Me: 45 OH: 42 Beloved SS: born 12/2011 TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016 **TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW** August 2016 - dx with DOR Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T May 2017 - began freezing sperm June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
@Aurora1973 I can't say I believe in all this stuff but please keep notes on what you're doing because if you get KU after this I would like to copy it exactly . Thanks!
@Aurora1973 love your dedication to this new project! I second @safire3, if this results in you getting KU, then I am totally running out to buy an elephant.
@safire3, @RamzLau1, and @hartmich You guys are killing me, LOL. I'm not exactly sure I believe in this stuff either, but I do believe in mind/body connection. So if it makes a difference to create an environment to lure a little one to my mind, which helps that connection, then cool.
Also? I've run out of other shit to do, and you guys all know how much better it feels to take some kind of action, even if it's BSC! Oh, and redecorating is always awesome
Me: 45 OH: 42 Beloved SS: born 12/2011 TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016 **TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW** August 2016 - dx with DOR Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T May 2017 - began freezing sperm June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
Re: IF/Testing Check-in Week Apr10
@RamzLau1 my H is also the optimistic, laid back one in our relationship. I think he's just got so many things going on right now that it's started to get to him. Doing things with his guy friends is usually his outlet for that as he's a very sociable person (I'm definitely an introvert) and not having that option has been rough for him! He starts his rec softball leagues in a couple weeks though, so that should help him out a bit.
ETA: I almost forgot! @tamalahoops YAY for a successful transfer, and FX crossed so hard for your sticky little guy!!!
@tamalahoops YAYYYYYYY! So many things crossed for you!
I just got back from my HSG- it wasnt bad. I have some super mild cramping and I feel nauseated, but I get nauseated when I am anxious and I was super anxious. Eating graham crackers now to 'settle my stomach' aka I want a treat and I deserve it dammit! I have the rest of the day off and I plan on snuggling on the couch and telling my H I couldnt make dinner because of cramps so we can get delivery.
ETA: Forgot to add, HSG was great. everything is open and clear.
@tamalahoops Very exciting!
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
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@laurad75 I know you especially get it, love. Thank you
edited to add: @wabash15 Totally taking you up on that. And right back at you
My acupuncture clinic specializes in fertility and gave me a copy of The Infertility Cure, so I think it's about time I cracked that baby since from what you all have said, there's a lot about the mental part of IF. And I'll be hanging out in an airport and on a plane next week! Speaking of the mental part, has anyone tried guided meditations? What did you think?
Beloved SS: born 12/2011
TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016
**TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW**
August 2016 - dx with DOR
Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T
May 2017 - began freezing sperm
June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T
July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba
July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
Oh, and I know it's not Friday yet, but I just have to make a confession to you guys. I've been volunteering at a local children's crisis nursery where kids age infant to 5 stay when their parents are in crisis and at risk to abuse or neglect the child. It's been very rewarding and fills some of the hole in my heart. Anyway, I suppose I could confess that I'm totally doing that for selfish reasons, but duh. No, the reason I mention that as part of my story is that there is a lovely woman who also volunteers who I've mentioned my struggles to, and she came in the other day and told me that I should get an elephant with its trunk raised and place it in the eastern most part of my house, and to put a fake pomegranate under my bed. Apparently it's good fertility luck or something.
So not only did this (desperate) girl buy a stone elephant at Homegoods the other day, but I also am waiting for a fake pomegranate to arrive on my doorstep from Amazon. I have no idea what I'm going to tell OH because he will surely think I've gone around the bend this time. So I have to pray he doesn't open the box!
Beloved SS: born 12/2011
TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016
**TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW**
August 2016 - dx with DOR
Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T
May 2017 - began freezing sperm
June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T
July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba
July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
@Anna_1021 So excited for you on your first IUI!
@antoto Yay for BC and one step closer to IVF!
@tamalahoops I am so stoked for you and crossing everything for your little emby!
Also, I was lurking the proposed changes and gotta just stick up for my girl @antoto. Not sure why A. You catch so much heat around here as you're one of the most supportive women and I can't WAIT for your grad post and B. Why long lost TTGP grads feel the need to come back and give their $0.02 about something that doesn't affect them in the least bit. Anywho, I know we're moving on but sending you all the love tits and luck in your upcoming IVF girl!
I can't wait to see who graduates from here next, so many awesome exciting things in the works for everyone
@auraura1973 LOL that's great. I think at some point we all will do anything for that BFP! I think it's amazing that you volunteer with those kids. They can use all the love.
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
I do have to say it made my heart so happy to feel so much support from this community. It means a lot to me
@TravelingCouple Oh holy hell that devolved. I commented very early and saw that it seemed to be pretty unanimous, so I hadn't checked it in a while, and hello drama. @antoto You have my support as well.
Beloved SS: born 12/2011
TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016
**TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW**
August 2016 - dx with DOR
Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T
May 2017 - began freezing sperm
June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T
July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba
July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
@hartmich @anna_1021 Next cycle I think we might try Letrozole + Gonal-F + TI. I didn't overstim before with the Letrozole & Gonal-F, so I'm wondering if that's somehow the ticket for me. I'm nervous to do straight injects again. We'll see what the RE says though. Last time the nurse recommended just lowering my dose of Gonal-F.
@anna_1021 That is hilarious about your movie star doctor! If you have to do IUI, at least you can do it with a humorous, good-looking doctor.
@tamalahoops So glad everything went well for you! Sending so many positive thoughts and good vibes your way!
@zwink1 That stinks DH is having a rough time. That's good you are getting some clarity about what you want in your next job. Even though it sucks to be jobless, it sounds like you are taking a good deep breath and resetting your goals. FX you are able to get the job of your dreams soon. GL with DH's testing.
@magnolia131 That's great you were able to proceed despite the cyst. Isn't it crazy how much IF affects your ability to travel away from your home. I have travel coming up for work next month, and I'm already nervous about how I'm going to manage monitoring and air travel with medications.
AFM: The other night I had a dream I was talking to one of the higher ups at work at some company function and I was wearing a hat because at the same time I was talking to him, I was also trying to hide the fact that I was taking a pregnancy test that could tell if you were pregnant by being placed on your forehead for 10 minutes. That pretty much sums up how I feel right now. Work is crazy and between that and fertility treatments, I feel like I am constantly doing too much all at the same time.
@kiwi2628 Glad that it went well. Eat all those crackers, you deserve it!
@TravelingCouple @antoto Now i guessi jeed to check that thread again. When i was thereir was civilized still
Married: May 2015
TTC since September 2015
@Anna_1021 thank you and yes it's great to be doing something. 'S tests will be over the next 2 weeks then we will go from there.
@GG620 thank you and yep I think we will stick with this one because he seems more thorough. Congrats on the good timing this month. FX for you!
thank you @wabash15! I sure am excited to just feel like we are moving forward
Thanks @JuneRoseRuby. Well it is a good sign that he showed a good response with his hormone testing. That means it's working like it should right? I hope my H doesn't have too many issues because he's not big on meds as is.
@tamalahoops glad it went well! FX for you!
Now I have to go check that thread but I'm sure I will agree with whatever @antoto said!
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
Married May 2014
TTC # 2 Since December 2021
Baby girl W born 2/2021
Our journey so far...
(tw loss & infertility)
Working with an RE since March 2016
2 failed TI cycles
3 failed IUI cycles
IVF Feb - April 2017
23 eggs collected, 20 mature, 14 fertilized with ICSI, 4 day 3 blasts, 3 day 5 blasts, 1 PGS normal
Transferred 1 PGS normal embryo 4.12.17
BFP 4.21.17
MMC due to small gestational sac 6.8.17
Our adoption journey:
12.25.18 Agency picked and apps submitted!
5.1.19 Adoption on hold so we can buy a house!
1.1.20 Homestudy process started
3.14.20 First social worker visit
5.25.20 Homestudy Approved & Submitted to Agency
6.1.20 Surprise! Positive pregnancy test!
Healthy baby girl born 2/10/2021
@beachbunnyxo123 I stopped temping when I went on meds (except clomid - I temped on clomid). I was going to temp this cycle and then didn't bother since I won't have anything to compare it to.
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
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Married: June 2011
TTC since Feb 2016
BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16
BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP
BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
@Aurora1973 I'm interested to see if the elephant and pomegranate works.....how do you find the eastern most corner of your house?!
@tamalahoops that makes perfect sense!! Why didn't I think of that!!
@kiki75 last month was the first month i temped (just for shits and giggles) in 4 months. I definitely feel more relaxed not temping so maybe I'll just stick with that!
Married: June 2011
TTC since Feb 2016
BFP#1: 7/7/16 MMC: 8/16/16
BFP#2: 5/8/17 - CP
BFP#3: 6/27/17 EDD: 3/10/18
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
@tamalahoops I saw your post in TWW, good luck staying sane and also FX for the stickiest and comfiest of embryos!
Together: 11/2008, married: 3/2014
DH: Type 1 Diabetes, (dx 4/15) Celiac Disease (dx 11/14), Treatment induced Neuropathy of Diabetes (dx 7/15)
DH SA: 11/16: low count and low motility
DH SA: 12/16: borderline low, count and motility
1/20/17: BFP, 1/24/17: CP
5/17:low AMH (0.89)
6/17: first IUI cycle, 50 mg clomid + ovidrel + IUI: 2 follies, BFN (count 58 million, 97% motility)
7/17: second IUI, 2.5 letrozole, OPK, IUI: 1 follie, BFN (count 9.5 million swimming- dont know percentage)
8/17: third IUI, 5.0 letrozole,
Beloved SS: born 12/2011
TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016
**TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW**
August 2016 - dx with DOR
Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T
May 2017 - began freezing sperm
June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T
July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba
July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
There's tons more, but one thing that struck me was that you're not supposed to have flowers of any sort in the bedroom, which I find weird since they seem to be a fertility symbol. I have several flower paintings up in our room, so perhaps I should take those down and get pomegranate art instead?
Regardless, it's all about allowing the energy in, so I'm going to concentrate on making our home conducive to that.
And get one of these because they're adorable (just don't ever put in on the floor!!):
Beloved SS: born 12/2011
TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016
**TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW**
August 2016 - dx with DOR
Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T
May 2017 - began freezing sperm
June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T
July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba
July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks
@kiwi2628 glad the procedure went smoothly!
@Aurora1973 love your dedication to this new project! I second @safire3, if this results in you getting KU, then I am totally running out to buy an elephant.
Also? I've run out of other shit to do, and you guys all know how much better it feels to take some kind of action, even if it's BSC! Oh, and redecorating is always awesome
Beloved SS: born 12/2011
TTC my bio #1/our #2 since January 2016
**TW** June 2016 had CP **end TW**
August 2016 - dx with DOR
Somewhere in here received recommendation to do IVF with donor eggs, elected not to; OH dx with Low T
May 2017 - began freezing sperm
June 2017 - OH began treatment for Low T
July 2017 - began doing 1 IUI via a midwife and 1 at home insemination each cycle
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/6259ba
July 2018 - exhausted frozen sperm, officially NTNP since OH is probably shooting blanks