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IF/Testing Weekly Check In - Week of July 3

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Re: IF/Testing Weekly Check In - Week of July 3

  • @beachbunnyxo123 We're currently doing non-medicated. I pushed for the BW because on prometrium my LP went from 13 days to ranging from 10-13. Andplusalso *TW* both of my previous progesterone levels had been taken during losses so neither were the traditional 7dpo level. *End TW* I originally just asked for an appointment to discuss my LP but I figured since we couldn't get in for 6 weeks we should take advantage of the wait and get a "normal" and not on prometrium progesterone level.
    Me: 30   DH:32
    Dating: 2/2007   Married: 4/2011  
    TTC #1: 9/2016
    *TW*

    BFP #1: 11/26/2016 - MC: 12/6/2016
    BFP #2: 3/9/2017 - CP: 3/10/2017
    08/2017: DH's SA = normal
    08/2017: Low progesterone (4.6) all other BW normal
    11/2017: HSG Clear; Pelvic Ultrasound Normal; and AMH, FSH, and Estradiol normal
    12/2017: 1,000mg Metformin
    12/2017: 50mg Clomid + TI = BFN
    01/2018: 100mg Clomid + TI = BFN
    01/2018: RE Consult
    03/2018: 5mg Letrozole + 50 units Gonal-F + 500 μg Ovidrel + IUI = BFP #3: 4/1/2018 - CP: 4/4/2018
    04/2018: 5mg Letrozole + Gonal-F + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP #4: 5/2/18
    Pregnancy Ticker
  • @Sailing_Mama I would definitely ask the RE about your estradiol levels and fsh levels. Sometimes when estradiol levels are high it suppresses the fsh level which can be falsely reassuring. Your RE may say he has no concerns about this because your estradiol level only seems a tad bit high usually they like to see under 80 but may be worth asking since the fsh level does seem lower although in the normal range. 

    @beanship I'm not really sure yet actually. DH and I definitely have to discuss things. A part of me is praying and trying to be hopeful that the increase in letrozole this month and another IUI does the trick but DH and I still need to talk and pray on it to see what to do. Isn't that cute though with my brother? We've always been close and had mutual friends but of course I loved my college roomie and I'm happy to have her as a part of the fam!

    @KariAnn323 I would definitely request to see an RE especially because your levels are pretty significantly low and you have a *TW* history of losses end TW* do you definitely need a referral to go or can you schedule one without it? 
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  • @beachbunnyxo123 My insurance covers IF so I have to go pretty much by the book on these things. 
    Me: 30   DH:32
    Dating: 2/2007   Married: 4/2011  
    TTC #1: 9/2016
    *TW*

    BFP #1: 11/26/2016 - MC: 12/6/2016
    BFP #2: 3/9/2017 - CP: 3/10/2017
    08/2017: DH's SA = normal
    08/2017: Low progesterone (4.6) all other BW normal
    11/2017: HSG Clear; Pelvic Ultrasound Normal; and AMH, FSH, and Estradiol normal
    12/2017: 1,000mg Metformin
    12/2017: 50mg Clomid + TI = BFN
    01/2018: 100mg Clomid + TI = BFN
    01/2018: RE Consult
    03/2018: 5mg Letrozole + 50 units Gonal-F + 500 μg Ovidrel + IUI = BFP #3: 4/1/2018 - CP: 4/4/2018
    04/2018: 5mg Letrozole + Gonal-F + Ovidrel + IUI = BFP #4: 5/2/18
    Pregnancy Ticker
  • @beachbunnyxo123 Thanks girl... The estradiol was one I was worried about, but I found contradictory information (a couple places said it was high and one said it was low?). Also, I'm pretty sure the LH is high - especially compared to the FSH - I thought they should be around the same? And even the lab report flagged the testosterone as high :(

    I guess I'm hoping both for help interpreting them - but also any advice on what to ask at the follow up (this was a PCP, so obviously will be asking for a referral), or even anything that others had been told about different numbers and levels
  • @haylsbayls So nice of you! MH and I are thinking of a Europe trip this year too! When I did England and Ireland, we used the company - Globus.  I find it so much easier to have all hotels booked/travel between cities/breakfast and some dinners/ and itinerary all planned out for me and I can just sit back and enjoy! That is the same company we will use for our next Europe trip.  My parents also used them when they went to Italy.  The prices aren't bad either.  It is nice too because when you on the bus, the tour guide is telling you all about the land you are driving through and buildings and you get so much more history that you wouldn't get otherwise.  That's my vote! 
    32 years old (both H and I)
    Dating 7/2008
    Married 7/2014
    H Type I Diabetic
    TTC 1/2016
    12/2016 mental break from TTC-NTNP
    1/10/2017 initial appt with RE (all BW results WNL)
    1/17/2017 SA DX Virtual Azoo (3 sperm 0%morph 0%motility)
    1/18/2017 STP tubes clear
    2/1/2017 initial appt with Urologist
    2/15/2017 DX H Robertsonian Translocation
    H is on clomid and Theralogix Supplements
    6/26/17 repeat SA: 47 sperm 0% morph 13% motility
    7/26/17 IVF Consult, repeat SA (4 sperm)
    8/21/17 Starting IVF cycle with Donor Sperm backup
    9/1/17 ER ICSI PGS: only 2 donor embryos made it to freeze
    9/13/17 Started cycle for IUI with donor and clomid
    9/27/17 IUI canceled for overstim
    October Plan IUI with donor and low dose clomid

  • @laurad75 I hope it went well today!

    @LeilaK9288 I'm jealous you're going to NYC!!

    @beanship I'm sorry you got into an argument with your H. Can try to explain to him that an SA is pretty non-invasive, inexpensive, and an easy way to check on things from his end? (Just saw your update--glad he is on board now)

    @haylsbayls Ireland!!!  I'm jealous if that too!!

    @beachbunnyxo123 yay for your brother & college roomie!!  How exciting!!
  • @pinky917 I'm so sorry about this cycle, that is incredibly frustrating.  I hope your next cycle is perfect!
    @WillRunForWine21 opk surge is different for everyone so maybe the RE was just covering all the bases.  FX for you!
    @beanship I'm sorry your DH is being difficult.  My DH was like that but it's because he's very optimistic.  We finally had to have a 'hypothetical' talk about what kind of treatment we were ok with and how far we would go.  




  • @laurad75 I'm so sorry that you have all that going on. I was having pain in my left breast so I just had an ultrasound last week and when then start measuring areas it is frigging scary. The doctor reviewed it and said that I just had 2 cysts and he's not concerned but that's what was causing the pain. I'm glad you got some reassurance and hope that the other test goes well and gets done quickly to relieve the stress! 
  • @laurad75 So sorry you had to go through that - but so glad that she was able to tell you that they didn't see anything
  •  Thanks for the encouragement, @laurad75! I had to have a breast ultrasound once after a doctor saw something funny on a chest x-ray (for something else). Thankfully everything was fine, but it was terrifying. I'm glad your doctor was reassuring. Mine was great and said he saw nothing wrong, nice meeting me, he hoped to never see me again haha. 
  • @laurad75 I'm sorry the test was so stressful!  But so glad they didn't see anything!
  • @Aurora1973 I'm on baby aspirin (partially because I had a blood clot earlier this year), but my PCM mentioned that it will also help preparing for IVF. I would discuss it with your doc, since it's not good for everyone, but it seems to be a good option for many TTC.
    Me: 35 DH: 28
    TTC since June 2016

    Azoospermia diagnosis (zero count) Dec 2016

    AZFc chromosome microdeletion discovery March 2017
    Unsuccessful TESE for DH in August 2017
    October 2017 IVF with donor sperm
    29R, 24M, 16F, 2d5, 4d6 (6 embryos total)
    Only 3 could have PGS. 2/3 normal. 5 embies frozen
    12/15/17 FET #1 (1 embryo)--CP
    2/7/17 FET #2 (2 embryos)--BFN
    Chronic endometritis diagnosis May 2018
    ERA Sept 2018--borderline receptive--12 more hours of progesterone
    Abnormal SIS Oct 2018
    Repeat hysteroscopy Nov 1. Treated recurring endometritis.
    12/4/18 FET #3 (2 embryos)--BFN
    Our journey has come to an end.
    ~*~*~Nevertheless, she persisted~*~*~
  • Thanks @AlohaKumu
    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 don't have any advice but jealous you have your own pool!
  • @Sailing_Mama W. O. W. That's some serious mansplaining BS right there. If it were me, I'd wait until the other dr comes back and meet with her to see what she says. I'm sorry.  :/
    Me: 31 DH: 32
    Dating since: 11/17/2001
    Married: 9/26/2009
    TTC: June 2016
    BFP: 9/01/2017
    EDD: 5/14/2018


  • @BertieMeetsGertie Right? He also told me that no doctor would accept me without the U/S being done, and to let me know who thought I should see. I ended up calling a couple of places, who will accept the referral with the notation that the U/S is to follow. I called the clinic back and said I wasn't happy with the appointment, could I see someone else, so am going back tomorrow. 
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    @Sailing_Mama W. O. W. That's some serious mansplaining BS right there. If it were me, I'd wait until the other dr comes back and meet with her to see what she says. I'm sorry.  :/
    This! @Sailing_Mama I am furious on your behalf! I agree with @bertiemeetsgertie. That guy is bad news. Sorry I can't be more helpful about your test results but they mostly seem to align with pcos it seems. I hope you get more clarity soon.

    @aurora1973 Where do you find these gifs and pics? You are the queen.


  • @Sailing_Mama oh that would so piss me off!! I'm glad you're going back tomorrow!

    @Redpuma119 I live close to Disney so my puppy hears fireworks every night. Most of the 4th of July ones didn't bother her but some did so they must have sounded weird to her
  • @Sailing_Mama Ooo, that makes me so mad on your behalf. How dare he say that to you, especially for that last point. That kind of BS is exactly why I try to avoid male docs for this sort of thing. (I was secretly overjoyed when a female surgeon joined the IVF team at our RE's office.) I hope you can see the other doctor from before and that your naturopath has some good ideas.
    Me: 35 DH: 28
    TTC since June 2016

    Azoospermia diagnosis (zero count) Dec 2016

    AZFc chromosome microdeletion discovery March 2017
    Unsuccessful TESE for DH in August 2017
    October 2017 IVF with donor sperm
    29R, 24M, 16F, 2d5, 4d6 (6 embryos total)
    Only 3 could have PGS. 2/3 normal. 5 embies frozen
    12/15/17 FET #1 (1 embryo)--CP
    2/7/17 FET #2 (2 embryos)--BFN
    Chronic endometritis diagnosis May 2018
    ERA Sept 2018--borderline receptive--12 more hours of progesterone
    Abnormal SIS Oct 2018
    Repeat hysteroscopy Nov 1. Treated recurring endometritis.
    12/4/18 FET #3 (2 embryos)--BFN
    Our journey has come to an end.
    ~*~*~Nevertheless, she persisted~*~*~
  • @Sailing_Mama ugh I'm sorry you had such an awful appointment! That is so unacceptable. I'm glad you were able to get an appointment with someone else. 

    @holly321 I took my Clomid in the evening and still had side effects the whole month. 
    TTC History
    Me: 35 DH: 34
    Married 07/2012
    DD born 07/2014
    DD2 born 10/2018
    DS born 10/2022

    IF history:
    TTC #2 since January 2016
    June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
    Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
    Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
    Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
    Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
    Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
    FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
    FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22


  • @leekat14 YES!!!!! So exciting!!!
    TTC History
    Me: 35 DH: 34
    Married 07/2012
    DD born 07/2014
    DD2 born 10/2018
    DS born 10/2022

    IF history:
    TTC #2 since January 2016
    June-Aug 2017: 3 IUIs w/Clomid = BFN
    Sept 2017: Dx w/Endometriosis
    Oct 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
    Nov 2017: IUI w/Letrozole = BFN
    Dec 2017: pre-IVF testing
    Jan-Feb 2018: IVF--17 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 9 frozen and 1 transferred on 2/10 = BFP on 2/19!!! EDD 10/29/2018
    FET Oct 2021: BFP on 10/31! MC at 5 weeks
    FET Feb 2022: BFP on 2/15! EDD 10/29/22


  • @mispanda I'm sorry they aren't on the same page with the info they are giving you.  Fx that you'll be good to trigger and your body is just messing with you. 
  • @mispanda Sorry for all the confusion. That has to be so frustrating. I feel like lots of us have recently been dealing with mixed messages/info from our offices. Get it together nurses!!
  • @mispanda Aww sorry you have to deal with this... I don't know why some offices can't be more sensitive to the stress that patients are going through
  • @Sailing_Mama That is awesome! Good for you! I wish I could lovetit this post more than once!!!!
  • @leekat14 yay!!! The countdown is on!

    @mispanda ugh!  That's so frustrating!  They really need to be giving the same info!

    @Sailing_Mama I'm so glad this appt went better!!
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