IF/Testing Weekly Check In 6/19

lund · June 2017

This is a place for those of us who have already started TTC, but have started infertility testing and/or treatments. You can express your thoughts, feelings, and frustrations on infertility. TTC can be a long journey naturally, then add in the difficulties associated with infertility and it becomes a whole new ball game. The road to infertility can be lonely, frustrating, and complicated, so let's make this a place where we can vent, ask questions, and support one another. Feel free to resurrect this thread at any point in the week if you have something to say, and treat this like an ongoing conversation.

Diagnosis (If you've been):

Cycle/CD:

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA):

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?)

How are things going?

Any questions?

GTKY: If you had to pick a new screen name, what would it be and why?

ETA sorry forgot to update the GTKY!

vflux33 · June 2017

Slow start today, eh guys?

Diagnosis (If you've been): unexplained (but we'll see if that's still true in a few weeks)

Cycle/CD: Cycle 13/ Month 15/ CD 14

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) 100mg Clomid, trigger tonight unless +OPK this afternoon, IUI, also getting more testing (finally!), see below

How are things going? First a very delayed extra thank you to everyone who told me to get more testing a few months ago. I finally found a way to do this without switching REs and traveling really far, and that way is my awesome new naturopath! She agreed with you guys and said it is very likely I have atypical or what she called "soft" PCOS so I'm getting those tests done today and more tests next CD3 if this IUI is unsuccessful. She also said to go ahead and start taking Inositol because it can't hurt and if I do have some form of PCOS if could be very helpful. She's also testing me for a ton of other things, like food sensitivities and some autoimmune stuff that runs in my family. And she gave me much better advice for MTHFR than my RE (who said to just take MORE folic acid, which I've heard is bad). So I'm feeling really good about getting these other tests while also still going forward with my RE for the IUI, which will be Wednesday.

Any questions? I asked in WTO but doesn't hurt to get more opinions--glass of wine before MH shoots the trigger shot in my butt to relax me--yes or no? Did it give anyone bad side effects to do this? Did it help you not to move around as much?

GTKY: @lund I think you forgot to change the GTKY from last week

kiki75 · June 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): Unexplained, elevated prolactin

Cycle/CD: 16/15

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) 100mg Clomid CD3-7, 150iu Gonal-F CD9, Ovidrel, IUI, TI, plus the other TTC stuff.

How are things going? Good at the moment. I'm feeling somewhat at peace with whatever happens this cycle. Either I get pregnant and that's great or we do IVF and we get some embryos frozen for the future. I'm just trying to ignore the negative possibilities with both of those (another loss that will just be more heartbreak and more time gone, or IVF not working). I'm really glad that I was able to get my MRI moved up to tomorrow. I am so glad I don't have to wait another full week both for the general stress and because even though they say it's safe, I feel better having it this much closer to O date. Now I just need to try to ignore it for one more day and in 24 hours it'll be nearly done. I'm so happy that I took that little meditation class. I think those techniques will help with the anxiety tomorrow during the MRI.

Any questions? I never remember my questions at the right time.

GTKY: I'll come back and update later.

ETA: maybe Unicr0n. Y'know like pr0n. It's all I could think of so far.

@vflux33 IDK about side effects because I've only done Ovidrel but personally, I'd treat myself to the wine afterwards. Then you can focus on your prize while you're getting ready and getting it done and then you can reward yourself.

lund · June 2017

@vflux33 @kiki75 whoops sorry guys! GTKY is now updated

BertieMeetsGertie · June 2017

Hello to my awesome, amazing, smart, supportive, and STRONG ladies! I'll be joining you from here on out. You all pretty much know me at this point anyway!

Diagnosis (If you've been): testing cycle

Cycle/CD: month 13 (on Friday)/cycle 14

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO, currently CD4

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) I went in for CD3 b/w yesterday and they took NINE vials of blood! I knew it was going to be a lot, but that amount really surprised me! My poor vein was the little engine that could at that very end.

My HSG is next Monday.

my DH's SA was ordered but he needs to call and schedule it.

How are things going? Meh. It's a bit surreal that I'm at this point, but it is what it is.

Any questions? Nothing yet, but I know I will!

GTKY: Hmm, I like mine but it's a bit long.

@vflux33 yay! GL with the trigger tonight! Oh, I'd most certainly have that wine, but that's just my non scientific perspective.

@kiki75 All the positive vibes for your MRI tomorrow.

zwink1 · June 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): MFI & ovulatory dysfunction

Cycle/CD: 27 mnths/CD24

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): ????
I wasn't temping this cycle, and boy is that a pain in the rear end.

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?)
Testing! H has his act together to finish up his testing. Hopefully switching to treatment in the next month or two, fingers crossed!!

How are things going?
Not too bad. I can't tell when or even if I've Oed. I wasn't temping because of my screwed up sleep schedule due to our foster dog, and thanks to the job change we're technically sort of just going with the flow this cycle. However, I can usually tell based on other cues. I've had fertile CM for over a week now and am at a complete loss what's going on.

Other than that mystery, things are fine. It's a daily, and even hourly, swing for me whether I'm feeling okay with where were at or if I'm just absolutely depressed about it. Our anniversary is this week though, so I'm choosing to focus on that.

The real challenge right now is seeing if we can pinpoint H's issue, and determining how much time and $$$ we put into that before just saying screw it and moving to treatment because, with my issues tossed in, our odds of all natural conception are like 0 anyway. I feel like my desire to get out of this quicksand may be making me a bit biased...

Any questions?
Nope.

GTKY: If you had to pick a new screen name, what would it be and why?
Hmm, Idk. Probably some combo of my dogs names/nicknames.

Edit: I acidentally posted too soon!

@vflux33 GL with your additional Testing!

@kiki75 I'm glad you're feeling at peace (but I'll have my FX for you anyway!)

RVAmom315 · June 2017

Hi ladies, I'm going to join you all if that's ok...

Diagnosis: AMA, unexplained secondary IF (unofficial diagnosis)

Cycle/CD 11/3

Status: WTO

What are you doing this cycle (testing? Treatment) HSG on Friday, DH had SA on Friday. Have had CD3 BW and two CD22 BW done - all looks great

How are things going? Ok, I'm glad to have a plan, anxious for my RE appt on 7/25 to see what his thoughts are moving forward. I'm so curious to see what he will suggest (provided the HSG and SA are good)

Any questions? Not yet, but I'm sure I will in short order

GTKY Good question! I have no clue. Maybe Unagi1996

@vflux33 GL with your trigger!

@kiki75 GL with the MRI

@BertieMeetsGertie 9 vials! Whoa! GL with the HSG!

ETA my diagnosis made no sense

TravelingCouple · June 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): Unexplained secondary IF

Cycle/CD: 20/9

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Completed the round of Letrozole, on day 3 of Gonal F (so 3 more injections, including today), trigger shot, then IUI.

How are things going? I did much better with the 2nd injection last night of Gonal F. I wasn't as nervous. I had blood work this morning and they just scheduled me for a scan and more blood work Thurs morning to see how things are progressing. We are planning to visit my Dad and stepmom over Fourth of July weekend so I'm hoping the IUI happens before then so we don't have to cancel our plans.

Any questions? Unless you can tell me my future, nah.

GTKY: If you had to pick a new screen name, what would it be and why? I like mine as is

@vflux33 I'm so glad you are happy with your plan and that your doctors are working with you to make you feel comfortable. Gooo IUI cycle buddy! Fx for you

@kiki75 Another IUI cycle buddy. When do you go in for your beta draw?
@BertieMeetsGertie Girl that initial blood draw was the worst out all of the tests and treatments so far. Probably because I straight up passed out. And now the nurse has me lie down in an OB room every time I come in for blood work. I guess once you pass out, you aren't easily forgotten..haha! I'm glad you didn't pass out

@zwink1 Ugh sorry this cycle is messing with your brain so much. It's hard not knowing what's going on.
@RVAmom315 Sorry you find yourself here! Glad you've got your testing underway.

Also, I'm pasting what I wrote in last week's IF thread. I had posted it yesterday but I know not many are around on the weekends so I wanted to re-post it this week.. I know BMBs do Facebook groups after they've known each other for a while. What do you all think about creating a group (doesn't have to be FB but it's what came to my mind) where we can keep in touch outside of TB for the IF thread ladies? I know many have graduated and I'd say we include everyone in every stage, so when we all graduate in different months, we can still be a part of each other's journeys. Ya'll are my soul sisters so as long as we didn't make it wide open for anyone, I'd feel comfortable with it. What say you?

zwink1 · June 2017

@BertieMeetsGertie & @RVAmom315, I'm sorry you find yourselves here, but welcome.

@TravelingCouple, I'm open to that and think it could be really good...depending on how the creation process plays out.

doula-mama · June 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): PCOS dx many years ago, but doing more testing now

Cycle/CD: this is cycle 6 (month 9 - realized I had been miscounting

), and CD 71

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): waiting to kick-start AF when I see my naturopath on Wednesday

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Once I get back to CD 1 I'll be starting the blood work (not looking forward to that after @BertieMeetsGertie's update)

How are things going? Stressful. It's been a rough month to begin with, which only made the long, an-O cycle worse, I'm sure. I am a bit relieved that I know we can force my period to start, and then can get on with the testing.

Any questions? not at the moment

GTKY: If you had to pick a new screen name, what would it be and why? Hmmm... maybe something without an underscore?

@vflux33 So glad you had a good experience with the naturopath - mine is my first stop when things are a bit off, so I can try to prolong having to get a referral to the specialist until I have more information after the blood work. If there is nothing more than PCOS going on, I'll also probably stick with her for at least a few more cycles to see if I can avoid the more serious interventions

@kiki75 Glad that you are at a point where you are at peace with all of this - I know that isn't easy. FX all goes well with the MRI

@zwink1 Hopefully your H gets his testing done, so that you can start planning for the next steps! It's so hard to try and make tentative plans when you don't know exactly what you are up against.

@RVAmom315 Glad the blood work all looked good - hopefully after the HSG and SA, your RE will have a good plan for getting you KU

kiwi2628 · June 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): Unexplained IF

Cycle/CD: 11/16? No idea

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW!

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) BC, Clomid, Ovidrel, IUI x2, +/- progesterone

How are things going? Sky high hopes which is gonna suck when this doesn't work...but I can't help it.

Any questions?

GTKY: If you had to pick a new screen name, what would it be and why?

oooo this is hard. Probably something like OvaryActing (because I find those pics hilarious)

doula-mama · June 2017

@TravelingCouple Glad you did better with the second shot! I'm keeping my FX for you that the IUI happens before your trip... it's not fair to add one more thing that IF messes up

BertieMeetsGertie · June 2017

@TravelingCouple I was worried about that being an issue for me because I passed out after fixating plasma before. I had my DH drive me for that reason!

@zwink1 thanks, friend!

@Sailing_Mama maybe you won't have as much drawn as me! I know my gyn added hiv, hepatitis, varicella, and a few others so that probably why it was so many. She said I'd need those anyway down the road.

JuneRoseRuby · June 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): Severe MFI and Robertsonian Translocation

Cycle/CD: uhhh Jan of 2016 if you'd like to do the math. I quit counting, too depressing. Trying to learn to let go of it!

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Go with the flow man. Nada. Waiting on the SA 6/26

How are things going? The weekend was rough. Between missing my dad at the wedding and then fathers day the next day, the weekend was full of tears, including a massive breakdown in the bathroom during the daddy daughter dance at the wedding, but there was some good drunk girl fighting drama by the sinks that really pulled me out of my sob, so that was nice. We need to get the collection cup for the SA next week and neither MH or I are willing to go to the doc to get it. We may have to Rock paper scissor it. Sorry I went MIA last week. Between traveling and whatnot, I didn't pop on a computer from Wednesday until this morning.

Any questions? nope

GTKY: If you had to pick a new screen name, what would it be and why? I don't think I would.

I was happy to catch up on the IF thread from last week and see the two unicorns in it.

kiwi2628 · June 2017

@vflux33 my RE actually encouraged me to drink a glass of wine a night in the days post injection (including night of) and IUI days. Specifically red wine. He likes the vasodilatory action and also it encourages his patients to have more sex, lol.

@BertieMeetsGertie I am so sorry you find yourself, but this group is amaaaaaazing

@RVAmom315 I am also sorry you find yourself here

@TravelingCouple I would so be down for that

TravelingCouple · June 2017

I heard from the nurse that my blood draw this morning for estradiol showed a level of 43. She said they like to see over 50 at this stage of the cycle. I feel like I am not responding to anything...the Letrozole alone did nothing, and now I've had 2 injections of the Gonal F so far and my levels are still low. Feeling very frustrated. I go back Thurs for U/S to see how my follies are doing.

tamalahoops · June 2017

@vflux33 when I was stimming for ivf my RE told me preemptively to have a glass of wine before my first injection if I was feeling anxious. She also prescribed a hot toddy with extra bourbon when I had a cold 4 days before my transfer.

kmalls · June 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): none yet

Cycle/CD: 7/24

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): technically TWW, but got a BFN yesterday.

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Nothing right now

How are things going? A little tough today. I posted in last week's IF thread, like, minutes before this week's thread was created, but the TL;DR version: got my 7th BFN yesterday so I called my OB today. I'm AMA so she had me set up an appt to discuss my fertility and I'm guessing to outline some kind of game plan. I'm feeling lots of emotions, mainly fear of the unknown.

Any questions? I have alllll the questions, but reading this thread actually answers a lot of them.

GTKY: If you had to pick a new screen name, what would it be and why? Wouldn't change it, it fits me pretty well!

[Deleted User] · June 2017

@vflux33 yay for more testing! And also an even bigger YAY for IUI tomorrow

@BertieMeetsGertie Oi I am sorry that you are here, but *hugs* welcome to the club no one wants to be in.
@TravelingCouple I would do a private group here on TB, but generally I don't like to move into FB. Historically that has spelled a lot of catfishing in the past. That has happened to several of the BMBs.
@kiwi2628 gah those high hopes are so hard, but low hopes can be super depressing. I'm hoping hard for you too!
@JuneRoseRuby Just sending you the biggest damn hug. I'm so sorry it's been so rough.

AFM

Diagnosis (If you've been): NIR PCOS

Cycle/CD: Ugh I don't know. 18? 19?/ CD2

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) FET!

How are things going? Started Estrodial today. SO damn happy I don't have to do birth control again. I have an ultrasound on Wednesday and I should get my embryo transfer calendar then. I'm a little worried because the PGS company apparently had my email address wrong (they were off by one letter) and so I never got the electronic document I had to sign for them. They only just got it to me TODAY - and I was supposed to get my results back sometime early this week, but it looks like that might not be happening anymore. I'm hoping that they tested without me signing, and just won't release the results without my signature. Ugh.

Any questions? For my IVF sisters - did you have any side effects from estrogen?

GTKY: If you had to pick a new screen name, what would it be and why? It would be my alternate which is ZenAF

TravelingCouple · June 2017

A few have mentioned creating a group here on TB and that totally works for me. I didn't have the location thought out, just that we have a place for everyone who once was a member here or still is to be able to keep in touch.

I was a part of a private group that moved to another website a while ago. They had ladies in all different stages and different check-in threads like a "bumps & babies check in" and a "testing & treatment check in" and then the regular WTO/TWW kind of thing. I'm happy to create the private group here on TB, would anyone want to be a co-mod to help make sure we invite everyone? Also let me know what kind of threads/check-ins are welcomed so we know what to start with. I personally loved the babies & bumps check in and would love to see pics of those who would like to share the bumps they worked their asses off to finally have. Some ladies would crop their faces out, others wouldn't. It'd be nice to have a safe place for all of that. I'll create the group and lmk who's in to help me out

tamalahoops · June 2017

@antoto yay so close to FET! I was super emotional on estradiol but that was it for me. It also coulda been the 2 years of trying to have a baby that had my emotions up in the air so who knows.

TravelingCouple · June 2017

@Sailing_Mama Ugh sorry about such a long cycle. I hope it doesn't drag too much longer so you can get started with your testing.
@kiwi2628 I'm with you on the sky high hopes..we can ride the waves together
@JuneRoseRuby I'm so sorry the weekend was so rough. Big hugs lady

@kmalls I'm sorry you find yourself here, and for the BFN. Don't feel bad for laying any questions on us, this group of ladies has helped me so much answering all of my questions.
@antoto Yay I'm so excited for you to find out your transfer date!

[Deleted User] · June 2017

@TravelingCouple FWIW my estrodial levels were super low for the first several draws and then they went way, way up. It's possible that your body just needs a few more days - and that's okay! I ended up making a ton of mature, healthy eggs.

TravelingCouple · June 2017

antoto said:

@TravelingCouple FWIW my estrodial levels were super low for the first several draws and then they went way, way up. It's possible that your body just needs a few more days - and that's okay! I ended up making a ton of mature, healthy eggs.

Thanks for always talking me off a ledge

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[Deleted User] · June 2017

LOL @TravelingCouple

I was an absolute nervous wreck when my estrodial was low so I know exactly how you are feeling. Your anxiety is 398427394% understandable. *hugs* This whole process is so damn stressful!

lund · June 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): mild-moderate MFI, completing testing on me this cycle and next

Cycle/CD: 13 / 17 / tentatively saying 1 DPO

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) will have my progesterone BW next Monday. Of course 7 DPO lands on a Sunday, so hopefully 8 DPO is sufficient. Will also have my CD3 BW and HSG next cycle. Considering doing the un-medicated IUI next cycle too, just to try to get some of the *possible* post-HSG good juju.

How are things going? Oh fine. Stressed myself out trying to figure out the best BD timing whilst also not having abstained for too long. It's like trying to hit a moving target.

And, I was smart and told DH no spanking the monkey for a few days, so he knew I would be Oing soon, and it was surprisingly helpful! Not sure if everyone's been following along, but last cycle I had an issue with him waxing the kielbasa during FW because I hadn't told him not too (I've generally been trying to keep TTC details from him to avoid any performance issues). Telling him to abstain from touching himself worked out better than I expected because instead of just me trying to make BD happen, we were both making an effort AND he hasn't had any problem finishing. It's only taken us 13 cycles to get this figured out lol. He's come a long way from complaining about forced FW BD not being fun!

Also, DH suggested a code word to replace "jerking off" for when I tell him to refrain. His suggestion was "pudding" lol.

Any questions? Can anyone think of any reason I should choose to have my progesterone BW done at 5 DPO instead of 8 DPO? Just making sure because my RE is fine with me doing either, and the desired 7 DPO lands on a Sunday.

GTKY: If you had to pick a new screen name, what would it be and why? I know I picked this question, but I'm so un-creative! I also had NO idea how involved I'd become on TB after creating my account, so my current SN is just what came to mind quickly. I always see so many awesome SNs and wonder why I couldn't come up with one of those instead of the boring one I chose. If I had to, I might go for some sort of funny movie/tv/comedy reference like RightMeow or Pineapples. Or hopefully I could come up with something even better than those!

doula-mama · June 2017

@kiwi2628 Keeping my FX for you

@JuneRoseRuby Oh sweetie - I have no words for you, but so many hugs.

@kmalls Sorry you are starting down the testing path, but hopefully you'll get the answers you need to get KU

@antoto So excited for you!

@TravelingCouple FX your levels go up like antoto... also, love the idea of a group where we can stay in touch once people move on to their BMB

lund · June 2017

@vflux33 I'm so glad you found a solution to your RE woes! I'm jealous of your naturopath and all the awesome info and testing she's doing! Also very excited for Wednesday for you!

@kiki75 so glad you're feeling at peace AND that you were able to get the MRI moved up!

@BertieMeetsGertie hola testing cycle buddy! Well, ALMOST testing cycle buddy, but I'm going with it because you're awesome

Sorry you find yourself here, but FX all of the testing leads to your take home baby

@zwink1 ugh, of course your secondary signs choose to be wonky this cycle. So sorry for the confusion. Hopefully finishing up YH's testing will help you guys map out a good plan!

@RVAmom315 hey friend! Sorry you find yourself here, but FX you find answers (and your BFP) soon!

@TravelingCouple glad your 2nd Gonal F injection went better! And, I hope your IUI date doesn't mess with your plans for the 4th!

@Sailing_Mama it's strange to say this, but c'mom AF!

@kiwi2628 I think it's pretty much impossible to avoid sky high hopes in situations like yours! FX so hard!

@JuneRoseRuby I'm on pins and needles waiting to hear YH's SA results next week!

@tamalahoops I love your RE

@antoto OMG that's ridiculous about the electronic signature!!! You'd think they'd follow up with you after not receiving it back!!!!

Aurora1973 · June 2017

Diagnosis: DOR/AMA

Cycle/CD: 21 (14 AL)/CD16

Status: TWW, 3DPO

What are you doing:

How are things going: They're actually going OK. I'm still nervous AF about picking the right day for the IUI next cycle, but I called it this cycle (as did FF). Right now I'm hoping against hope that OH did have some swimmers that were able to attack my egg. It would suck if this was just a wasted cycle, but there's no way we'll know for sure unless those swimmers are successful. It's a weird mindset to be in, and I hope it passes quickly.

*TW* I fly out Friday morning to go meet my new nephew. I'm actually looking forward to it, and just finally sent my sister a baby shower gift since I was sick and missed the actual shower. He's still pretty tiny at not quite 6 weeks old, and I love me some newborn baby. Also, I intend to get him to talk some sense into my lady parts, baby to potential baby, since I'll be there from 7 to 10 DPO.

Any questions: Nope

GTKY: I think I would go with a Golden Girls reference, like BlancheDeveraux (although that's awfully long). You know, since I'm old AF.

Also, I'm kinda saucy:

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Aurora1973 · June 2017

Edited because of random tags TB just decided I needed.

@BertieMeetsGertie I'm so sorry you go here now, but I'm very happy to see you just the same.

@kmalls I'm also sorry you go here now, too. But welcome!!

@RVAmom315 Oh, and you, too. We have a few new arrivals this week.

Welcome to everyone!

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@antoto I'm feeling so very impatient for you. It's so exciting that you're almost to your FET!!

@JuneRoseRuby Hugs to you. What a tough weekend!!

@tamalahoops It's good to see you. I hope you're doing well

@TravelingCouple I'm in for a private group on TB

Redpuma119 · June 2017

@vflux33 Good for you for asking for additional testing! And good luck with the IUI.

@kiki75 I'm glad you were able to get the MRI moved up. I apologize if you've mentioned this already, but is this to check the pituitary? And is this your second?

@BertieMeetsGertie sad to see you here.

@kiwi2628 I'd be hopeful too!

@Sailing_Mama hopefully you can get more answers with the next tests and you won't have to change drs.

@zwink1 I have stopped temping. It made me anxious and SS and I honestly felt like it wasn't going to make any difference in the outcome. I've tried to rely more on secondary signs. It obviously doesn't always work out but I'm not as much as a stress case anymore. Glad your H is getting in!

@TravelingCouple glad the injections are going better. I'm all about a private group. Just like antoto said, I'd feel better keeping some anonymity. What if you ladies were in fact crazy bitches? Just kidding- but catfishes pop up sometimes.

@tamalahoops I love your dr. Some wine and a hot toddy? Well if you're going to twist my arm...

@JuneRoseRuby Ugh, sorry about the wedding. All the hugs. And if it were me I'd make my H go get the cup. Because chances are if it was something I needed for testing he'd assume I'd just go do it.

@antoto yay FET! Lame about the emails but here's hoping you can get it figured out quickly! And get your dates!!

@lund yes for finally getting the hsg. I had to have the same conversation with my H about "pudding." Your posts always crack me up because of your choice of words. Thanks for that!!

Redpuma119 · June 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): Still testing. But so far high AMH, high prolactin, fragile x carrier

Cycle/CD: month 19

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): wto

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) I am going in for more prolactin BW tomorrow and then a follow up next week with the RE. God this feels like the longest process. I could kick myself for not going in at least 6 months sooner.

How are things going? I'm doing okay. I have a few days off so that's nice. I had a doughnut and a beer for breakfast as I worked in the garden this morning- that was magical.

Any questions? not yet today

GTKY: If you had to pick a new screen name, what would it be and why? I would've tried to come up with something more clever. I had puma sneakers on and that was that. Boring.

RVAmom315 · June 2017

@kiwi2628 I am crossing my fingers so hard for you! Hope this TWW flies by!

@Sailing_Mama I know it sounds weird but I hope AF shows soon

@lund GL with your HSG and LOL about "pudding" I love your names for things

@JuneRoseRuby Hugs girl

@Aurora1973 FX so hard this is your cycle. Glad you will get some nephew snuggle time

@antoto I am so incredibly excited your FET is near, hoping this is it for you

@zwink1 Ugh sorry for all the body confusion

magnolia131 · June 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): PCOS, MFI (low morph and mildly low count)

Cycle/CD: 19/CD 14

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Femara, Metformin, trigger, TI

How are things going? Things are good. I was able to trigger this morning and am just hoping for the best!

Any questions? It's really not a big deal, but does anyone else get side effects from the trigger? I feel like I should be able to handle it better/like it's child's play compared to other injections out there but it always gives me the worst upset stomach. Last month I had to cancel plans because of it and it makes scheduling TI with H on the first night a little complicated. On second thought maybe this is more of a rant than a question.

GTKY: If you had to pick a new screen name, what would it be and why? Hm. I don't love my sn but I'm so bad at choosing them. Mine is magnolia because it was the favorite flower of someone who was very dear to me, but idk what made me think to choose it at the time. I realize the question wasn't to explain my current sn, but I just don't have an answer so feel like I should write something.

@vflux33 I'm happy to hear things are working out with your naturopath. I hope your additional testing leads to some helpful solutions.

@kiki75 GL with your MRI. I admire your zen-like approach to this cycle. I think I've also come to terms with whatever happens, we will keep on keeping on, and try to remind myself that there's nothing more I can do to control things.

@BertieMeetsGertie Hi! Welcome...although, you know I'm not happy anyone has to be here. That initial BW is brutal. I bruise easily so now with BW 3x a month, I feel like one of my arms is always bruised no matter what. Thankfully no one's seemed to notice.

@zwink1 That's great to hear your H is testing this cycle. FX for you that you find the protocol that works. And happy anniversary!

@TravelingCouple I'm glad you're getting as used to the injections as one can. Hopefully your follies just need a little time to catch up, but I can understand your frustration. I hope you get to do your IUI in plenty of time for your holiday plans!

@Sailing_Mama I hope your AO cycle ends soon so that you can feel like you're moving forward. The worst part of a long AO cycle (besides symptoms) is that helpless feeling of standing still.

@JuneRoseRuby I'm so sorry about the holiday weekend hitting you (understandably) hard. Nothing beats drunk girl fight drama, for the record. I hope your H steps up to the plate (or loses rock paper scissors, whatever) so that you don't have to go to the doc unnecessarily if you don't want to.

@antoto I can't believe your FET is so close. I'm so damn excited for you. FX that e-mail mishap doesn't delay your PGS results.

@lund I had progesterone BW at 8DPO last month thanks to the holiday and my levels were fine. And ugh, doing the math to schedule BDing for the sake of sperm is so damn annoying. And making it appear unscheduled/impromptu for H's sake is even tougher. Kudos to you for keeping your patience with it all.

@Aurora1973 I hope that mindset passes quickly as well, as you put it. *TW* I'm also meeting my niece this weekend for the first time and am hoping it only reaffirms why we are doing all of this. I'm excited as well and hope your trip goes smoothly. *end TW*

Aurora1973 · June 2017

@magnolia131 *TW* Being an auntie is awesome...it's just harder when you're TTC. I hope you love getting some snuggle time in, and I'm sure it will remind you what this is all for. How old is she? *End TW*

shortstack930 · June 2017

@vflux33 I'm so glad you got a second opinion and are able to get the testing done!
@kiki75 that's great that you were able to schedule the MRI! Good luck tomorrow.
@BertieMeetsGertie sorry you find yourself here! Good luck with all of your testing!
@zwink1 I'm glad your H is finishing up his testing and that you may be moving on to treatment soon!
@RVAmom315 good luck with all of your testing! Glad it looks good so far!
@TravelingCouple I'm glad the injections are going smoother. I hope the IUI is able to be scheduled around your plans! I'm down for a FB group or some kind of group!
@Sailing_Mama I'm sorry you've had a rough cycle but hopefully they'll kick start your period soon and you can get some answers about the possible PCOS!
@kiwi2628 fx for you that the IUI worked!!
@JuneRoseRuby I'm so sorry the weekend was so rough. Don't feel bad for going MIA, you need to take whatever time you need. Glad to see you back though. So many hugs to you.
@kmalls welcome! Sorry to see you here but this is an amazing group. Hope your testing goes well!
@antoto ahhh FET cycle!! So excited for you!!! Hope you get your PGS results soon.
@lund good luck with all of your testing! I love your euphemisms!
@Aurora1973 have a great trip!!
@Redpuma119 I love your breakfast this morning!!
@magnolia131 I didn't have any side effects from the trigger other than a little redness around the injection site--are you triggering with Ovidrel or something else?

Diagnosis (If you've been):

Cycle/CD: 19/6

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) 50mg Clomid + Ovidrel trigger + IUI

How are things going? Pretty good! The RE is going to try to work around DH's work schedule to get us in for the IUI. I realized yesterday that they put me down to come in for a follicle check on CD14 which seems to me like it would be wayyy too late since last cycle I O'd on CD13 so I messaged the nurse. Turns out she had marked my CD1 wrong and they switched my follicle check to Friday, CD10. So glad I caught that otherwise this could've been another wasted cycle!

Any questions? nope. It seems like a lot of us are doing IUI/IVF this cycle so I'm hoping to see lots of unicorns this month!!

GTKY: If you had to pick a new screen name, what would it be and why? Probably something book related because I love to read so much but I'm pretty happy with my current screen name.

vflux33 · June 2017

@kiki75 GL at your MRI!

@BertieMeetsGertie I'm sorry to see you here, of course, but welcome!

@TravelingCouple I hope your IUI timing works out so you can still hang with your family on the 4th. Scheduling travel around treatments is such a pain, ie. basically impossible. I'm sorry your blood draw didn't go better.

Maybe things will still look good Thursday (I hope). I mean you aren't that far from 50, so maybe it's working slowly like what happened to @antoto? Also if you need another mod I'd be happy to contribute. I admin'd a bunch of Facebook pages before I left Facebook.

@Sailing_Mama I totally get why you'd start with a naturopath and I wish I had gone and done that months ago. She looks into everything in so much more detail and it is so personalized. I wish it was covered by my insurance, but my RE isn't either. If I felt I had time to go forth naturally a bit longer I would, but I screwed that up and doing what I can with her while working with the RE simultaneously. It would be so great if you never had to go to a RE at all!

@JuneRoseRuby I'm sorry the weekend was so rough for you.

@kiwi2628 @tamalahoops WELL THEN, look who has an official medical excuse to drink red wine today (thanks, guys!)

Does it work even better if it's an expensive bottle?

@kiwi2628 Also I feel you on the high hopes thing. I'm finding it's so tough when you start doing the actual treatments to manage expectations. I haven't even started the TWW yet and I can already feel myself falling back into old google habits.

@kmalls So sorry to see you here (sadly I feel like I'm saying that a lot lately--this thread just grows and grows every week). I hope your stay is short.

@antoto I hope the mix up with the PGS company doesn't change the timing of your results and that your u/s goes well Wednesday! Please come share the results when you get them (obviously).

@lund I can't keep anything about FW from MH anymore, and also sometimes FW days fall on days he's super stressed and wouldn't otherwise want a quickie or anything. I'm glad you got it figured out better! Better late than never. We don't have a special word for beating off, but we have been calling the SA sample container the "cum bucket" and he set a reminder on his phone for "cum bucket" to ding at our RE's office. So that's like the opposite of a code word I guess?

@Aurora1973 I hope you have a great trip to meet your nephew!

@magnolia131 I hope your trigger side effects subside.

Updated GTKY: "vflux" was surprisingly already taken or I'd say that (because I'm tired of my numbers, and since I'm no longer 33). I would go with something more unique I guess that was easier to tag, but not so long that it runs into the text of the comments because that annoys the shit out of me. I had an old friend that used to call me Sentrifuge (a play on my former name). So I'd maybe go with that.

doula-mama · June 2017

@vflux33 I think you really nailed it - they are more personalized in their approach. Mine is also super helpful - for any testing she writes down what I need, then I can literally just go to any walk in clinic (or family doctor) and ask for it (being Canadian, if the GP orders it, we don't pay, but a test through the naturopath is out of pocket). I know there may be a point where she can't help me - but she has had lots of success with PCOS patients getting pregnant. She's also open that if there is a point where she thinks I should see someone else, she'll let me know up front. I think working with them both is also a good idea - you're getting the best of both schools of thought!

vflux33 · June 2017

@Sailing_Mama Very true about the 2 schools of thought. I hope that works to my benefit, but they won't work together, which may be a problem down the line. My RE is very anti-giving information. When I asked her the size of my follicles at my u/s on Saturday she asked why I needed to know. Like, hey, it's my body, how about you tell me what's going on in it if I ask without making me feel weird, you know? Polar opposite experience with the naturopath who will test whatever I want and explain everything. I know from my fertility acupuncturist (who recommended this naturopath) that my particular RE doesn't believe in anything natural/acupuncture and doesn't like to dialogue with patients so I am sort of worried if my naturopath thinks I have PCOS based on my upcoming test results how my RE would react to that (since she told me I 100% couldn't have PCOS, refused to test the relevant hormone levels, and was kind of abrasive and rude when I inquired about the tests at all). But I guess I'll cross that bridge when and if that happens. Again if I had a time machine I would go back and go to the naturopath 6 months before I started with the RE and do my initial testing with her. So I think your approach is ideal, and I hope it works out for you without needing these crazy drugs and interventions.

adirat · June 2017

vflux33 said:

@Sailing_Mama Very true about the 2 schools of thought. I hope that works to my benefit, but they won't work together, which may be a problem down the line. My RE is very anti-giving information. When I asked her the size of my follicles at my u/s on Saturday she asked why I needed to know. Like, hey, it's my body, how about you tell me what's going on in it if I ask without making me feel weird, you know? .

This is so weird to me, but, I realize it is very common. There are two fertility practices near our home. One is a big practice that is basically an IVF factory and reviews describe it as a place where you go in, get assigned a nurse and a protocol, and go through the process. The other is a small practice, one doctor/one NP, where they talk you through everything and let you decide how you want things to go (though in exchange, you do need to do some of your own research, and they aren't open on Sundays). Two very different approaches. Obviously I chose the latter (you ladies know what I'm about) because the former approach would drive me INSANE. I need to know everything. I remember when I did my CD3 bloodwork I asked for specific numbers for FSH/AMH and the nurse just printed off the whole five sheets of everything and handed it to me. That is what I want! Plenty of people just want direction, but it weirds me out when doctors won't share, if you aren't that way.

@kiki75 GL with the MRI!

@BertieMeetsGertie @sailing_mama Sorry you both find yourselves here. I think you're both so wonderful and it breaks my heart to see friends join this thread. I hope you get clarity and a path forward to a bfp really soon.

@zwink1 I get that though -- the "quicksand" you described is the worst. It's like you're just standing still and waiting, and if there's something I know about the ladies in this thread, it's that we aren't very patient

Hugs to everyone I missed in my quick read. My love-tits of your posts are big huge hugs.

Diagnosis (If you've been): POI associated with genetic disease

Cycle/CD: CD18ish? 10 cycles TTC + second tri loss + 2 cycles benched

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WFAF because I am OFF THE BENCH!!! Ladies I can finally have sex again! And ttc next cycle, but also have sex and not worry about Asherman's and generally calm my anxious self down a little!

How are things going? Despite my pro-sex bravado, I've been having a lot of ups and downs. We're considering whether to do IVF. I talked to my RE on Thursday (he called to see how I am doing after my loss, which was unbelievably kind of him) and he has an idea for a protocol that might work better for my condition...from a paper published literally last month. It's simultaneously exciting and terrifying. We ruled out IVF because my condition produces poor IVF response, but now there's an experimental protocol we can try, so we're back to all those conversations again. So I'm gathering more info this summer and we'll see.

Any questions?

GTKY: If you had to pick a new screen name, what would it be and why? Something Bob's Burgers-related.

doula-mama · June 2017

@vflux33 Ugh, that's the worst - I really hope you don't have to cross that bridge. I'm not sure I could deal with not getting the information... however, if your RE gets you KU, that's all that matters at the end of the day!

@adirat Yes! So glad you're off the bench!!! Also, your RE sounds amazing! What is the new protocol, if you don't mind me asking? So cool that it's literally on the cutting edge!

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