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IF Testing & Treatment -- Weekly Thread 12/18
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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. Treat this like an ongoing conversation.
Diagnosis (If you've been):
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA):
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?)
How are things going?
Any questions?
GTKY: How are you going to practice self-care this holiday season?
Re: IF Testing & Treatment -- Weekly Thread 12/18
Diagnosis (If you've been): One blocked tube, MFI (1% morph)
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Did clomid, will start letrozole last week of December when AF gets here.
How are things going? They're ok. I recently realized because my cycles were short for a bit I have two cycles where we'd have a September EDD. I don't know why but I find that depressing. Maybe because I really wanted to have a baby by 29 and September would be that month. So now I get two chances to see that dream wash away. Awesome.
Any questions?
GTKY: Um, I love this GTKY! I've been working on practicing yoga more regularly. It's definitely been helping my TTC anxiety levels.
Diagnosis (If you've been): NIR PCOS
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Letrozole + Gonal-F + trigger + IUI + progesterone
How are things going? Good! My progesterone level is great which I've rarely been able to say before, I'm not crazily peeing on sticks like usual, and I'm not having spotting during the TWW which I've also rarely been able to say before. High five, body! Even if this cycle fails, it's the best one I've had yet. Beta is Friday and my goal is to hold off on testing until Thursday.
Any questions? What day do you count as O day on a medicated cycle? Day after trigger? Two days after trigger?
GTKY: How are you going to practice self-care this holiday season? @adirat - love this question! I'm not working crazy amounts of overtime, I'm spending lots of time with family and friends, and I'm reading Harry Potter again.
Diagnosis (If you've been): MFI(low count) and septate uterus
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): IVF
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Just started our injections last night.
How are things going? After being two weeks late with AF she finally showed up Fri afternoon. Glad to finally get started! Things went well last I think he was more nervous than I was.
Any questions?
GTKY: How are you going to practice self-care this holiday season? I’m trying to get all toxic people and thoughts out of my life.
Edit: typos
@madspunk FX for beta!!!
@BusinessWife A nice relaxing bath sound so nice!! I’m gonna have to do the same!
@businesswife I can understand why this cycle might not be as exciting. It's tough to do be fully excited and hopeful while still mourning. *hugs* I hope this is the one for you!
@ndz2018 I swear it's AF's mission in life to come at the most inopportune time. Glad you're able to get started now!
@businesswife Oh gosh, I know exactly what you mean. I feel so down about this FET which is totally unfair to this embryo but I was just so devastated last time and I'm not over it yet
Diagnosis (If you've been): POI & LPD associated with genetic problem
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WFET2 (thanks @businesswife!)
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) FET at the end of the month. For now, on estrogen with my last lining check on Friday
How are things going? Sigh. I've been so down since my FET failed and not really back in the saddle emotionally for the next FET yet. I have a bit of time, and I'm really, really hoping that after Christmas is over I will feel better.
Any questions? Does anyone know about ibuprofen and FET? My ankle has really been bothering me but I haven't wanted to take anything with my FET coming up, and I forgot to ask at the doctor on Friday.
GTKY: Journalling when I need to get it out. Taking long walks. We're skipping Christmas with the in-laws and instead having a quiet Christmas, just the two of us.
@madspunk yay for your body and high progesterone levels! I count O day was IUI day. Are you just doing TI this month? If you do your trigger shot at night O should be 2 days later (ex. wed night trigger = Friday O)
@BusinessWife happy transfer week!!!! Will be thinking of you!
@ndz2018 good luck with stimming!! When do you go in for monitoring?
@adirat good luck on Friday!! I’m not sure about the ibuprofen, sorry for your ankle pain!
Diagnosis (If you've been): unexplained
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): wto
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?)
Last cycle trying on our own before IVF
How are things going?
Overwhelming. I was supposed to get a new nurse last week and still haven’t heard from them yet. I have so many questions and I feel like I’m missing something. Just scared since we are doing a natural start for IVF and I don’t want the timing to get messed up. Also I forgot to bring the IVF checks with me today and I was supposed to bring them to my RE.
Any questions?
Nope
GTKY: How are you going to practice self-care this holiday season?
I’ve been Trying to exercise everyday and eating healthy so I physically and mentally feel good!
@skilledsailor The anxiety is real! FX this is your cycle
@BusinessWife Your feelings are completely understandable, I can understand why this FET would be shrouded in uncertainty, but I am hoping that this is it. GL on Friday
@ndz2018 So excited that you've finally got the show on the road!
@adirat As I said with @BusinessWife I can completely understand your feelings. It's hard to get excited when you're still dealing with the grief from the first round. But I am hoping so hard that you'll get your BFP
Diagnosis (If you've been): AMA, MFI (0 morph)
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Last cycle on our own before jumping into IUIs again
How are things going? OK. Not holding out much hope this cycle as DH was out of town starting Friday, and I think I O'd Saturday. Got in -4, -2 so hopefully one of those guys held on. Eh, doesn't matter if he can't get in though! But I still feel better each month with decent timing, and this month was not.
Any questions?
GTKY: How are you going to practice self-care this holiday season? DH was out of town for the weekend so I had the house to myself all weekend, so I laid around, napped, watched a ton of movies. It was exactly what I needed.
TTC #2 - August 2016
MFI
IUI #1-3 BFN
BFP 4/21/18 MMC 6/11/18
@BusinessWifeand @adirat Totally understandable to be less excited this time. Uncertainty is killer, especially when it’s been a long road to get there. Keeping my fingers crossed for both of you that this is the one! I hope you can do something nice for yourselves over the holidays.
@ndz2018 so exciting! Glad it started well!
Diagnosis (If you've been): unexplained, I guess? Lots of theories, none they’ve been able to support
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WFIVF
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) gearing up for IVF. Tentatively starting stims 12/30
How are things going? I’ve been super up and down lately. Had the confirmation/followup appointment with my RE Friday where she started by asking why I seemed upset. Well, perhaps because your office staff sent me to the wrong branch (despite me calling to confirm as it was not my usual branch) adding an hour of sitting in traffic to my drive, and now we’re having the appointment via video chat and it sounds like you forgot to read my chart before the appointment. Maybe that? She made up for it, though, and called again at 5:30 Friday night to report that she’d read the extra records I’d had sent and confirmed I did not need to repeat HSG or SIS. Yay!
Other major life news/events has been really positive, including some unexpected awesomeness. It’s been helpful for making me keep this in perspective. As all consuming as IF is, the rest of life keeps going. Weird.
Any questions? yes! I keep forgetting to ask the RE, so someone talk to me about exercise and IVF. I exercise a lot, it’s my destressor, so I’d like to be mentally prepared if I have to cut back or stop some things...
GTKY: I have a long list of things to bake and fun things to do this holiday, am zero pressure on myself to do any of them. Thanksgiving is our big holiday, so Christmas is generally more low key anyway. I also forced myself to share our IF struggle with a few people yesterday. Don’t know if that was helpful or not, so I may be shared out for awhile, now.
Diagnosis (If you've been): MFI
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): Post-FET, 3dpt
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Waiting for beta results next Sunday!
How are things going? Friday’s FET was beautiful. It was amazing to see our little hatching embie on the screen and then watch it float into the catheter tube so gracefully. We are already being BSC and DH is constantly kissing/talking to my stomach. I have a whole pile of pee sticks ready for later this week, too. I’ve been feeling little twinges and fatigue, but I know it’s too early to be certain of anything yet. I’m crossing everything for our little one to stick in there!
Any questions?
GTKY: How are you going to practice self-care this holiday season? I'm an extrovert, so being around people recharges me. We have a few holiday gatherings with our friends that will be lots of fun. We also have a mini vacation planned.
@SkilledSailor I always thought I'd have a baby by X years and then I kept adjusting that number as time has gone on. I realize that I'll be at AMA if this does work, but it's taken a long time to be at peace with that. Hugs. I know it's a tough feeling.@madspunk Yay! That's awesome that your cycle is behaving and your progesterone level looks good. I hope we both have good betas coming up!
@BusinessWife My dear friend, I am hoping that this FET is a perfect success. I know it took a long time for me to start feeling excited about anything after DH's surgery, so I cannot imagine what it is like prior to this transfer for you. I want this for you so, so much. I am crossing everything and praying for you.
@ndz2018 I hope your injections for your IVF cycle continue to go well. What meds did they start you on?
@adirat This has been such a road for you and so unfair at every step. I never thought I'd be so excited about seeing the results for other people's uterine linings, but you can bet I've been stalking the numbers for you and @BusinessWife. I am hoping with every hope that I have that your FET is a success.
@beachbunnyxo123 I understand that feeling of feeling like you are missing something or that something has been forgotten all the time. If you don't hear by the nurse today, I'd definitely call them. This time of the year is hectic for clinics, as many have shortened schedules. It's frustrating to have to advocate for yourself all the time, but sometimes it's the only way to be sure that things get done.
@RVAmom315 Sorry your timing wasn't able to be where you wanted it to. I agree that sometimes it's sooo nice to have the house all to yourself for a bit.
@halfanewt Dang, that's a frustrating IVF start, but I'm glad you don't have to repeat your tests. Although your doc will give you more information about exercise, you'll definitely want to take it easy prior to your ER, especially depending on how many eggs you have. (I didn't even want to get off the couch in the days immediately before the retrieval.) Many doctors recommend taking it easy for 24-72 hours after a FET. You may just find yourself switching from high-intensity stuff to walking or swimming for a bit.
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.
@alohakumu I love that! So many fingers crossed for your little pineapple!
Diagnosis (If you've been): unexplained
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) letrozole + ovidrel trigger + IUI
How are things going? Ok. I'm still not nearly as hopeful for this IUI as I was for the last one, and I'm still really undecided on testing at home vs. waiting for my beta (on 12/26). TTC has really taken over my life this last year, and I'm struggling to figure out how to change that.
Any questions? Nothing right now.
GTKY: How are you going to practice self-care this holiday season? This is a great question. MH and I are doing a low key Christmas with just the two of us, and spending Christmas eve with friends. Otherwise, the goal is to get to the gym more, continue acupuncture, read, and generally relax.
Diagnosis (If you've been): PCOS
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) letrozole CD 5-9
How are things going? Okay - I ovulated Friday (CD 16) and we had decent timing. It works out well, we are going to Seattle on the 28th for a mini getaway so I won’t test until we are home and can enjoy myself
Any questions? Nope
GTKY: How are you going to practice self-care this holiday season? We don’t do much for the holidays, so most of it will be relaxing and spending time together which is exactly what I need. Plus a night away (see above)
@SkilledSailor Sorry you’re having such a rough time. Yoga helps me too, I don’t know what I’d do without it.
@madspunk That’s awesome that your body is having a good cycle! Hopefully you get good news Friday
@BusinessWife I’m so excited for your FET - I think it’s fair that you are still grieving from the last one
@ndz2018 Good luck with the stims
@adirat I really hope the holidays are what you need to get back in the right place. Take care of yourself and let yourself feel all the feelings you need
@beachbunnyxo123 hopefully this will get better with the new nurse - just don’t be afraid to ask if you need more information or clarity
@RVAmom315 -2 is still pretty good - but I know what you mean about feeling better if you at least know you had really good timing
@halfanewt Even though it was a rough appointment, so glad you don’t have to repeat the tests!
@AlohaKumu So glad your transfer went well! FX for your beta
@darkstar42 Sorry you aren’t feeling as hopeful. I know what you mean about it taking over your life - DH is trying to plan a work trip and I’ve been referring to my FF calendar whenever we talk about dates.
@AlohaKumu thanks for the heads up. That will be a definite shift! FX for you!!
@Sailing_Mama Hope your getaway is wonderful. It’s so nice to take a break sometimes. I’m in the Seattle area - if you need any recommendations let me know!
Hi everyone, this is my first post on this thread. If you don't think I should be here, please just kindly tell me to leave. I'm just at a point where I feel like I need some support beyond the dailies.
Diagnosis (If you've been): Nothing yet, just started doing some testing
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Testing
How are things going? I've honestly been all over the place. AF came Friday and I was OK, but the emotions showed up yesterday. I'm now on cycle 7 and have had no BFPs. I had CD3 bloodwork to test LH and FSH levels done this morning. Hoping those levels come back normal. A few weeks ago I had some other bloodwork done for Thyroid, A1C and testosterone. Those all came back within normal limits. I've been experiencing some pelvic pain so had an ultrasound a few weeks ago. That came back normal but I learned that I have a slight septum and a tilted uterus from reading the results sheet. I'm planning to make an appointment with an OB in my dr. office since that was recommended by the midwife I'm currently seeing.
Any questions? Not right now
GTKY: How are you going to practice self-care this holiday season? I've been trying to take it easy and not stress myself out. For example, I'm not doing a large number of cards this year. Planning to write out a few to people who are important to me.
@madspunk FX for your beta. I love that you're able to find the positive in this cycle. Also, I've been considering re-reading Harry Potter again, i've read it so many times I've lost count. I'm considering doing it in conjunction with listening to the Harry Potter as a sacred text podcast that a fellow TTGPer recommended.
@BusinessWife FX for you. This is such a hard journey and along the way there is grief and joy. I hope you experiencing nothing but joy with this transfer.
@adirat grief is such an important emotion. I know you don't need permission, but feel your feelings. It is okay to not be full of cheer. I'm glad you're doing Christmas the way you want to and I really hope once this is over you will feel just a bit better.
@beachbunnyxo123 I'm sorry the new nurse situation is adding to your stress. Advocate for yourself and your needs!
@RVAmom315 Glad the weekend was what you needed.
@halfanewt glad you've had some good along with the stress.
@AlohaKumu I'm just so excited for you! FX for Sunday.
@darkstar42 it can be so difficult to manage expectations, if it were me, I would wait for the beta.
@Sailing_Mama FX for you. I hope the getaway is exactly what you need
Diagnosis (If you've been): nothing yet
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) this was my first cycle with Clomid
How are things going? not bad. I'm just here managing expectations as best I can.
Any questions?
GTKY: How are you going to practice self-care this holiday season? (love this question) I'm committing to going to yoga, not stressing about what I eat, and staying focused on the here-and-now. I'm really working on letting go of things I cannot control. I also learned how to knit this year, so I may start a new project to keep me busy.
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@darkstar42 GL to you! Will you test before your beta?
@Sailing_Mama Enjoy your getaway
@halfanewt Glad that you don't have to repeat your tests, sorry the appointment was all over the place!
@beachbunnyxo123 I'm sorry you still haven't heard from the nurse - might be time to call them
@jaylii Welcome? I guess? Haha even though it's a place none of us want to be, this is the best group of ladies ever. How old are you? Is YH going to go for an SA?
@avrilmai Your GTKY sounds fantastic
TTC #2 - August 2016
MFI
IUI #1-3 BFN
BFP 4/21/18 MMC 6/11/18
@SkilledSailor You and I are on the same timing right now. I’ll have two shots at September as well. I can’t decide how I feel about that, but I feel you on the stress of seeing those internal deadlines pass by. *hugs*
@madspunk I’m so glad this cycle is going well for you! I usually count from the day of my IUI for the TWW.
@BusinessWife I hear you on not being so excited this time around. My fingers are crossed so hard for you though!
@ndz2018 Yay for starting stims! Hope all goes well for you.
@adirat I hope your quiet Christmas is relaxing, and I’m really hoping this FET works perfectly for you.
@beachbunnyxo123 What a frustrating situation with the nurse! I’d definitely give the clinic a call to check in.
@RVAmom315 Your lazy weekend sounds wonderful!
@halfanewt I’d have been upset in that situation too! Glad to hear you don’t have to repeat any tests though.
@AlohaKumu Your FET experience sounds amazing. I’m so hopeful for you!
@Sailing_Mama A mini getaway to Seattle sounds awesome, and I hope you get lots of time to relax! I’ve also been using my FF calendar to plan our lives this last year. It’s frustrating!
@jaylii I’m so sorry things have been rough for you lately. *hugs* I hope the ob can give you some answers. Have you seen an RE yet or do you plan to? Has YH had an SA?
@Avrilmai Good idea on using a knitting project to keep busy! I need to go buy more yarn. I’m leaning towards just waiting for the beta. I don’t want to be really sad on Christmas.
Edited to add darkstar to this response party.
TTC #2 - August 2016
MFI
IUI #1-3 BFN
BFP 4/21/18 MMC 6/11/18
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@jaylii I second RVAmom315 in strongly recommending an SA sooner rather than later. MH's regular doctor ordered it, and it was coded as regular labwork for our insurance.
@ndz2018 sounds like you have a good protocol. Good luck with your bloodwork on Wednesday.
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.
Diagnosis (If you've been): Unexplained/Poor responder
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTGoonbirthcontrol
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Starting IVF #2
How are things going? So I had BW and an u/s today. Looks like I have a cyst, which means my doctor wants me to go on BC for 10-14 days anyway, so that makes me less concerned about over-supressing.
Any questions?
GTKY: How are you going to practice self-care this holiday season? I am choosing to be happy and thankful about my life and remember how lucky we are in this process. Yes, I have infertility, but at least I have a medical background that makes understanding all this easier. Yes, I have to go through IVF, but at least I am lucky that we have insurance to cover some of it. Yes, with my diagnosis IVF may not work for me, but I am lucky to be able to both afford a donor and be emotionally ok with a donor. I will remember this holiday that it could be worse. I will stop stressing about a future that I have no control over. I have my family, and so many friends and so many blessings and regardless of this bump, I am incredibly lucky and I will make an effort to remember that when I start going down a hole.
@madspunk my RE says that he counts 48 hours after trigger as O time.
@BusinessWife Crossing everything so hard for you for a successful FET this time!
@adirat Take care of yourself this Christmas and good luck for your FET!
@beachbunnyxo123 so excited to be doing IVF together!
@AlohaKumu YAYYYYYY for your beautiful hatching embaby! Like a billion trillion times good luck!
@darkstar42 what I do is I test the day before an expected period (they usually have me scheduled to come in the day after my period starts) that way I have time to grieve and when they call I am not emotionally devastated. I know enough that if I am not turning a test a day before a missed period (since the meds make you O at an exact time), I am not pregnant.
@beachbunnyxo123 Thanks love! I'm sure you're not the first to forget the checks. There's a lot to remember. Could you call your RE office to ask your questions? Or a patient portal?
@rvamom315 Thanks you! How are you feeling about this last cycle before IUI?
@halfanewt I hope everyone you shared with responded with kindness. It's nice to have an extra support system.
@alohakumu Aw that's so sweet of your H! Crossing everything for you as well! And thank you for your understanding. I know it's an arbitrary number I put on myself and it'll all be ok eventually.
@darkstar42 Cycle buddies! I completely understand the feeling of TTC taking over. *hugs* With any luck we'll both be in September
@sailing_mama A mini getaway sounds nice! Any plans while in Seattle?
@jaylii Hi there. Sorry to see you joining us in here. But it is such a wealth of knowledge. Hopefully it will make the testing process easier.
@avrilmai Thanks for understanding. I know it's a silly deadline I put on myself and really it means nothing. We'll have a child one way or another. What style of yoga do you practice?
@kiwi2628 *hugs* I don't know why we put these timelines on ourselves. It's not like we need the extra pressure. I'm going to take your lead and try to focus on the good this season.
Fx this thread will be rolling deep in September! ((((Big huge hugs))))
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TTC #2 - August 2016
MFI
IUI #1-3 BFN
BFP 4/21/18 MMC 6/11/18
@AlohaKumu, I will have everything crossed for you!
@BusinessWife and @adirat, wishing both of you luck this time around, and I think it's totally understandable that you're feeling less excited. That sort of let down is hard to deal with.
Diagnosis (If you've been): OAT and
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WFFET
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) This cycle, nothing. Hanging out on BC before I can start our FET cycle at the end of this month.
How are things going? Fine. Nothing exciting.
Any questions? Nope.
GTKY: How are you going to practice self-care this holiday season? I'm doing horrible with this. I started a new job recently, like a lunatic, and both this and the last one have been time intensive over the last few weeks. We've also got some family stuff going on that is making it even more difficult to focus on me. I'll be happy to see 2017 go!
Girrlllllll preach.
@madspunk Horray for no spotting! Are you one who does acupuncture, too? I love your outlook on this being your best cycle yet, regardless of the outcome. It’s a progression forward.
@BusinessWife Grief sucks. Since it is not linear, I can only imagine how it will be impacted after the transfer, after a BFP, etc. Take care of your heart ❤️
and journaling totally counts as self-care!
@ndz2018 Good for you for eliminating toxic people!!
@adirat It sounds like spending Christmas with your H will be good. Take care.
@beachbunnyxo123 I would be highly unamused by not hearing from the new nurse. Did you get a chance to talk to the doctor yet?
@RVAmom315 It sounds like you had a great chance for some good self-care!
@halfanewt That’s good you don’t have to endure another HSG & SIS. I’m sorry it was frustrating about their appointment mixup.
@alohakumu FX!!!! So glad to hear the FET went well.
@Sailing_mama ohhh, the Seattle getaway sounds great to refocus & relax.
@darkstar42. All the kitty snuggles & Hugs, friend. Whatever you decide on testing, we are here for you.
@jaylii Hi, other friend! I just started dipping my toes in over here last week. I know what you mean by feeling okay when AF starts- and then the feelings hit. Like @ndz2018, I have a uterine septum. However, mine will not be operated on at this point. Feel free to msg me with questions about having a smaller partial septum & our decision not to operate.
@Avrilmai Holy change word! “Committing”. I do a certain type of therapeutic intervention. Studies show that when people use ‘strong change words’ such as “I am committing”, they are more likely to succeed !
@kiwi2628 Man, your ability to look at the situation from a different perspective yet still acknowledge the gravity of IF is awesome!
Diagnosis (If you've been): Testing. Parialnuterine septum, autoimmune issues
Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO
What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Waiting on test results, which we will receive Friday
How are things going? I’m anxious to get IUI started I have my hopes up to do it next cycle, which will be a push since it will be right after the first of the year I’m having trouble coordinating days off and know it will get more difficult once we start treatment. I had a hard weekend. I’m dreading Christmas with both of our families.
Any questions? Does anyone have any suggestions on talking to work about days off in short notice for appointments? Especially with a male boss whose boss is a female that isn’t exactly warm & motherly by nature?
GTKY: How are you going to practice self-care this holiday season?
I love this topic! If self-care is not intentional, and built-in, then it will not get done. I look at my week, and see when I can take long & leisurely baths. I do nice things for others as a pick-me-up for myself. Therapy is typically helpful, though we aren’t scheduled to go back until mid-January. I am also looking forward to a bestie dinner date with a good friend sometime soo