TTTC Checkin 04/12/2017

GoldenKeys

Checkin time!

@kd0202 - Congrats on your graduation, I'll be stalking you and other grads on the 1st Tri boards :-)

Congratulations @mrswifeytoad for your BFP! I have everything crossed that your betas will be perfect!  Let me know when you consider yourself graduated...

Welcome to the checkin @SunflowerMama428

Hugs for anybody who needs one. How is everybody doing?


2017 BFP Hall Fame

BecauseLove dx: amenorrhea, PCOS  Rx: IVF
MandyBeeSLP: dx: low progesterone, borderline PCOS, vitamin D insufficiency Rx:  IUI with letrozole
MountainLady: dx: Unexplained, Rx: Letrozole
kd0202: dx: Unexplained, LPD Rx: Clomid 50mg

PAGING:

@Bababatty: dx:Low Motility  Rx: Letrozole + trigger + IUI
@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
@hoffmanr7: dx: unexplained Rx: Letrozol 5mg+trigger shot+IUI+Progesterone
@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, fibroid  Rx: Surgery + TI
@jojomama25: dx: MFI Rx: supplements + TI
@JRB3: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid
@Kay6519: dx: PCOS rx: testing
@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)
@meli123k: dx unexplained  Rx:  IVF + ICSI
@Mlight28: dx Unexplained Rx: Clomid
@MrsM00re87: dx: DOR PCOS, 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
@Samanthaarielxo dx: anovulation Rx: still in testing
@sarah0985: dx: PCOS, possible blocked tubes Rx: Lap
@seethosestars:  Dx: DOR + MFI and Rx: letrozole + IUI
@SM746830: dx: PCOS, blocked tubes Rx: Surgery, Clomid
@smokinangel: possible PCOS, MTHFR gene, slight MFI Rx: trying to regulate hormones naturally
@SoonToBeMommaHowe: dx: Unexplained Rx: Letrozole + IUI
@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: IVF
@Labluver2 dx: testing
@avocuddle dx: testing
@laurad75 dx: possible DOR  Rx: IVF
@funkykey dx: unexplained Rx: Clomid + IUI
@Worldtravler0522 dx: PCOS/Unexplained Rx: IVF
@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
@RunsUponATime: dx: in testing Rx: Clomid
@whenwillieversleep: dx:low progesterone Rx: Testing, suppositories
@lindybird: dx: low hormone levels Rx: homeopathic treatments
@Kim41313: dx: MFI Rx: waiting for testing
@pawcall: dx: MFI(morph) + testing Rx: unmedicated IUI
@MJDsquared : dx: PCOS Rx:Letrozole
@MountainLady: dx: Unexplained Rx: Letrozole + IUI / possible IVF
@Kate437: dx:anovulatory   Rx:Letrozole + trigger
@MooFish2364 dx:?  Rx: testing
@vintageandrea90: dx:PCOS  Rx:Femara + trigger + TI
@mrswifeytoad:  dx: PCOS  Rx: metformin + Clomid
@Tops: dx: anovulatory PCOS Rx: Metformin, testing
@SP128: in testing/unexplained
@SunflowerMama428: dx: pcos, blocked follopian tube DH: normal  rx: clomid


QOTW:  Netflix/movie recommendations - what do you think is a must see?

MJDsquared

I'm currently 6 DPO according to Fertility Friend. Had spotting on 4 DPO and told myself it's probably from low Progesterone so I don't go crazy thinking I implanted early.

I have blood work today to test Progesterone levels to confirm O. When the medical assistant calls to go over the results (if they're post-O levels) I'm going to ask if they're on the low end.

Testing Friday 4/21 as my RE appointment is on Tuesday, 4/25 and I want to be able to hit the 48-hour cancellation window if necessary (not holding my breath). That's also the day AF is due, so I may not need to test!

GTKY: So many things! Gilmore Girls, Breaking Bad, Dexter, Friends, How I Met Your Mother, The Office, Scrubs... And probably a million more that I'm not remembering. Rules of Engagement is our current short sitcom show to watch before bed and it's good, but not as good as the other ones listed previously. I'm currently watching 13 Reasons Why which is good but a little cheesy sometimes in my opinion. I read the book like last week and thought it was good but slightly cheesy too, but I actually think the show is better which is rare for me.

kaitlink33

1dpo today so now we wait, but not feeling hopeful as I never am anymore. I'll have to test before the 25th which is my follow up RE appointment since this is our 3rd cycle with him and we'll see what he says. It'd be wonderful if I didn't need that appointment, but I'm sure I will. Loving the weather lately and rescheduledidn't my first therapist appointment for monday. I'm so excited to get some of this crap off of my chest and talk to someone who is unbiased. 
@MJDsquared hopefully we both get to cancel our appointments on the 25th!

ETA: GTKY: I love the originals, vampire diaries, Gilmore girls, house, NCIS, law and order: svu, and we're currently watching Nikita 

MooFish2364

@MJDsquared & @kaitlink33 we are all RE appointment buddies!! I'll be going on the 25th to hopefully create a plan of action. 

I got my karotype testing results back (they were worried about a balanced translocation) and it looks like it was normal. It was such a huge relief! Iwe are still waiting on DH's insurance to approve the test so he hasn't had it done yet. I'm really hoping that my RE will even have a plan of action for me since so far, all of my tests have come back normal. Any unexplained IF ladies have any advice on questions to ask at my appointment? 

ETA: GTKY

I love The Great British Baking Show, Trailer Park Boys (a guilty pleasure of mine - only watch if you like vulgar humor lol), Doctor Who (but they took it off Netflix), True Blood (on Showtime and there are no new episodes but I still re-watch), and Bob's Burgers! 

MJDsquared

@MooFish2364 @kaitlink33 Woohoo appointment day buddies! MooFish, mine is my very first appointment, so I guess it'll be my plan of action appointment too! I hope someone can help with your question! And kaitlink, I hope you can cancel your appointment due to a BFP!!

limeburst

@MooFish2364 I'm glad to hear that your testing came back normal! I know you were worried about it.

I am WTO currently. I had my HSG yesterday. It wasn't the worst thing ever, but definitely not enjoyable. He said that everything looked good - no blockages, so that's good. We are going back the to RE next Wednesday to follow up and get results for my blood work and MH's SA. I think we are going to ask for a referral for a urologist depending on what the SA shows. 

ETA: QOTW: We love watching tv shows and there are so many good ones! Some of my favorites are Lost, Breaking Bad, Arrested Development, and Dexter. More recently we watched Narcos, Stranger Things, and Orange is the New Black. We are currently binge watchijg Shameless and Parks and Rec. 

SP128

@MJDsquared and @kaitlink33 hope you both get your bfp and won't need your appointments 

@MooFish2364 awesome news from your test results. I think we are in the same boat. I just had my apt and asked a ton of questions on success rate and side effects etc. 

@Kim41313 yay for clear tubes. Some say you are extra fertile after hsg since some gunk is flushed away 

I am cd1 today and had my follow up apt with re. Officially diagnosed with unexplained infertility. My day 3 labs were good, tubes are clear and dh had excellent numbers with sa. Treatment options are medicated iui or ivf. 

Im going to call the nurse and have the doc put together a treatment plan for ivf to submit for authorization with my insurance company. Apparently my insurance has all these dumb rules on what to transfer and when to transfer 

one more natural cycle for us. Unfortunately dh will be away for the majority of my fw. 

greenange

Congrats @kd0202 & @mrswifeytoad !!

 Yay for good test results @MooFish2364

Still in my TWW over here. Trying not to over analyze every cramp and craving I have. 
Hoping April is a lucky month because the next option is injectables 

GTKY: I would have to say House, Supernatural, Dexter, Gilmore Girls, and Bones. I'm sure there are more, but I always forget.

MJDsquared

@Kim41313 Glad your HSG results were good!
@SP128 I'm glad you have a plan in place. Sorry DH will be away during FW this month though.
@greenange FX April is your month!

kaitlink33

@MooFish2364 yay for appointment day buddies and that your results came back fine! I love true blood even if there aren't any new episodes. 
@Kim41313 ooohhh I LOVE orange is the new black. I can't wait for the new season!
@greenange hopefully you won't need to do the injectables! They're so awful I hate giving myself shots

Mythril

Hi. It's been quite some time since I even came anywhere near here. I have felt completely out of the game. All of the dang waiting is just unbearable.

So, I was on levothyroxine for awhile and my TSH is where they wanted it. But there was no word back. And I'm going through the provera and I got to the end of it, so I called and asked them to prescribe me more and asked them when they were going to put me on Femara. Well, they wanted me to do Metformin for a month first. *Sigh* But they failed to prescribe me metformin. So, my RE put me on metformin and said call when I start my next cycle. So... my next cycle came on CD19. Which is so weird for someone who doesn't have periods normally. That's the 3rd short cycle period I've had on my own with one normal long one that I had to kick start with provera in the middle. Anyway. She said no, start of next cycle because I wasn't on metformin long enough.

So, anyway. It's CD16. So I'm freaking waiting. FOREVER. I know I'm being a whiner when I say it's been 16 months of freaking waiting, but it feels like I've been doing next to nothing for these 16 months.

I'm still at my in-laws with no sign of a house in sight.

BenJay

Back after a break from trying. DH and I are decided that only three more Clomid+Ovidrel+IUI cycles. Then Cancun to mourn/celebrate our transition.

My thyroid is worrying me. I did a TSH check in February and it was a bit high, 2.67 (want under 2.5). Doubled my levothyroxine dose and rechecked a week ago: 2.66 First day of 75 mcg and hoping that my thyroid gets its act together. Follicular scan scheduled for next Tuesday. Here's hoping my follicles are still in the game.

DH has been on Clomid for 3 months and he's been working out more. He'll be doing the Mucinex and hydration thing in preparation. 

QOTW: Been too distracted by Zelda: Breath of the Wild to watch much Netflix. Bob's Burgers on Hulu gets mixed in there. 

eranvo27

I know I wasn't paged, but I am so excited for those who have BFPs!!! 

I just started a new show on Netflix called Hotel Beau Sejour. You have to like subtiltes to watch but I'm only two episodes in and I'm hooked! Hope everyone has a great weekend and a Happy Easter!

mrswifeytoad

Thanks for the congratulations yall. 

Tw***
So far my betas look good. I have an ultrasound scheduled for may first. Which was my due date for the pregnancy I miscarried last year. Every cramp and twinge freaks me out, but my Dr said everything's going well for now. 

End tw*****

Gtky- dexter, breaking bad, better call saul, parks and rec, the office, Eddie eagle, bobs burgers, unbreakable, shameless, orange is the new black, arrested development, always sunny in Philadelphia.... 
*edited because I accidentally hit save comment too soon. 

tops-2

Hi all
Not much going on with me right now - on CD18 with no signs of ovulation yet. I'm hoping I'll get lucky with maybe a 40-50 day cycle this time so things are sped up a bit (last cycle was 91 days).
4 weeks to go until our second RE appt, so just counting down the days and making sure to BD as regularly as possible just in case we get lucky and I ovulate :P

Also, wondering if anyone has any insight - I've been temping daily and I've read that your temps should be pretty regular until you ovulate, but mine are all over the place. Is this normal for PCOS, or is it just me?

QOTW:  Netflix/movie recommendations - what do you think is a must see?
Nothing really comes to mind - I like most things If you haven't seen it, Blackfish is a very good and eye opening watch,

MooFish2364

@Tops I have been temping for well over a year (I don't anymore because I ovulate on about the same day every cycle). My pre-o or follicular phase temps are pretty up and down but still always stay below my cover line. They might still fluctuate up to .3 degrees sometimes. What's most important is that your temp rises above your cover line and stays there after o. Since I know my usually cover line (it can change but is usually the same) I can just temp a day or two around my o date just to confirm that I did. 

MJDsquared

@Tops I have PCOS and I'm only on my second cycle charting, but this month my pre-O temps fluctuated as much as .5 degrees. Actually, the first two temps of AF to my lowest are almost .7 degrees. And last cycle my temps were even more all over the place (I had a few random temps above my cover line pre-O). So even with the fluctuation I have this cycle, my chart looks way better than last month and I'm happy with it!

eranvo27

@Tops my GYN told me to stop te.ping for noe because it won't so anything for me. I have PCOS and my last cycle was 8/2016. My problem is I don't ovulate at all. Not sure if my input helps much but my normal is in fact temps all over the place. 

SP128

@Tops pretty much everything @MJDsquared said. My pre o temp fluctuates too but there is always a noticeable shift. Sometimes it makes the most sense after a few days past o to really see and confirm the shift. Things like not sleeping well, drinking and getting up before temping can affect it too.