IF Testing and Treatment Week of 12/10

lulu1180

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 as 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: What is your favorite way to spend an evening alone?

lulu1180

@suzycupcake Good luck today friend!  

Diagnosis (if you've been): High prolactin, AMA/DOR

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): letrozole + IUI

How are things going?: Meh, they're going.  I keep meaning to post but work has been busy and I don't have the time to respond to everyone.  I'll try to come back this week, but if not, I'll be reading and love-titting away!  The last time I posted on here, I had a weird cycle, my RE ordered a test to check progesterone and it turned out that I did ovulate that cycle but the clomid was also giving me terrible headaches so they agreed to switch me to letrozole.  Last cycle, we just did letrozole+TI because I knew the IUI could likely end up during Thanksgiving weekend when we were at the ILs and I wasn't giving up my time there.  So here we are, CD2 and *finally* trying IUI #2.  No monitoring, just doing OPKs and calling them when it's positive to go in.  

Any questions?: nope

GTKY: What is your favorite way to spend an evening alone? On the rare occasions DH goes out, I usually end up ordering Chinese food and watching a movie (or two) that I know he wouldn't necessarily care for

chichiphin

@lulu1180 I hope you have had less side effects with letrozole. Are you happy with no monitoring this cycle?

Diagnosis (if you've been): low morph/low progesterone 

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO. 

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Monitoring appt is wednesday. I'm using OPKs like crazy, but nothing positive yet. HIO until Wednesday as my right follie should be somewhere around 25mm today. 

How are things going?: okay. this past weekend was wacko with our house guests and our first session of HIO was miserable and not successful. We got our ish together though yesterday. 

Any questions?: nah

GTKY: What is your favorite way to spend an evening alone? watching any and all shows MH doesn't like. So right now that is season 2 of Marvelous Mrs Maisel. 

beachbunnyxo123

@suzycupcake GL today

@lulu1180 have you been feeling any better with the femara? Hoping everything works out with the IUI this cycle!

@chichiphin are they checking Wednesday to see if you ovulated? 

Diagnosis (if you've been): unexplained 

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA):
FET

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): 
FET was yesterday and it went perfect!! Praying our sweet little embaby is getting nice and comfy in my uterus as we speak 

How are things going?: 
Great! No pain yesterday and the doctor got the Catheter right in. It was a doctor I had never seen before and she was very gentle and sweet. We relaxed at home and watched Christmas movies for the rest of the day!

Any questions?:
Nope 

GTKY: What is your favorite way to spend an evening alone?
Usually watching tv shows or movies my husband won’t watch with me 

lulu1180

@chichiphin My RE doesn't do monitoring for an IUI cycle unless it's requested so the last one was set up the same way.  It seemed to work out really well and I got a very clear OPK last cycle with the TI so I don't think it'll be a problem this time

@beachbunnyxo123 Yay for PASP!!!!  I'm glad everything went well yesterday and I'm keeping my everything crossed that this is it for you and you get your take home baby!!  As for the meds, I do so much better on the letrozole/femara!  I got some super mild headaches last cycle but that could've been just a general headache and not necessarily caused by the meds.  

chichiphin

@beachbunnyxo123 congrats on FET!!! I'm thinking of you and I hope the embaby is all snug and staying put!! And yes, originally the Wednesday appt was for a lining check to time the IUI, but my giant & quick follie kind of threw a wrench in the plan. Wed is now U/S & B/W to see if I O'd at this point. 

beachbunnyxo123

@lulu1180 oh good I’m glad you’re feeling better with the femara! You’ve been so patient I really hope this IUI does the trick! 

@chichiphin I remembered you saying that last week so you switched to a TI cycle instead. Did they have you trigger though? I forgot if you did or not

chichiphin

@beachbunnyxo123 no trigger as of right now. Not sure though what happens if I have a monster follie come Wednesday. 

aukeev

Hi, all! I've popped in and out over the past few months, but I've mainly just been lurking since May. Really trying to be more intentional about being involved. 


@lulu1180 Fx for your IUI this cycle! Of course everyone is different, but I never had negative side effects with Femara, even when moving from 2.5 mg to 10 mg. Hope it's the same for you!

@chichiphin Grow follies, grow! Are you in line with your typical O date? Also - how is that show? Two friends have mentioned that to me this week!

@beachbunnyxo123 Ahh, so many good vibes to you! I'm sorry if I've missed this and everyone else knows - Is this your first FET? The Christmas movie day sounds delightful!


Diagnosis (if you've been): PCOS, hypothyroidism, low morph

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Our new RE benched us this cycle after six failed medicated cycles with our OBGYN (Femara + Estradiol + Progesterone + Metformin) to do some more testing, including a new HSG. 

How are things going?: Ok. Blood work from this latest round of testing is taking f o r e v e r  to get back. Also just getting a little bummed with the holidays coming up again. Also planning my SS best friend's shower and feeling guilty about how jealous I'm feeling.

Any questions?: Not right now.

GTKY: Foot soak + face mask (and probably a glass of wine) while binge watching Gilmore Girls with my cat...

lulu1180

@oklahomak I'm sorry that you're dealing with all of that, especially this time of year that's already so difficult when struggling TTC.  I want to tell you do not ever feel guilty for having feelings.  All of this shit is so damn hard on it's own and when you throw in things like your friend, it's stings.  It's normal to feel happy for her while feeling sad/angry/jealous at her, yourself and the universe all at the same time.  Please be sure to take some extra time for yourself this season

AlohaKumu

Diagnosis (if you've been): MFI--AZFc, FFI--endometritis

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WF beta

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): I'll be having my beta on Friday from our final FET

How are things going?: For those of you who have been on this site long enough, you know I used to test at home like my life depended on it. But I haven't tested a single time and I've been pretty darn patient and calm overall. I'm so excited to see all the upcoming betas.

Any questions?:

GTKY: What is your favorite way to spend an evening alone? Relaxing a book or playing a game on my iPad. Or going for a walk while listening to an episode of My Favorite Murder and having a delicious dinner.

AlohaKumu

@lulu1180 Yikes. How frustrating with trying to get the meds and the timing right. I hope you get that +OPK soon so you can move forward.

@chichiphin I know you were concerned about the awkwardness with your guests there. I hope you also get a +OPK soon, especially with that juicy follicle.

@beachbunnyxo123 YAY for being PUPO!!! I'm so glad they didn't have any issue with the catheter, since I know we've both had awful experiences with those in the past. I hope your little embie is getting nice and snuggly.

@oklahomak This really is a hard season to be facing all of this. You're always welcome to pop over here on a hard day when you need a group of people who understand,. That's a great step that you've moved from an OB to an RE. (I've seen so many couples on this site have issues with OBs who just don't know what they are doing.) I hope all your bloodwork and results come back very soon.

inthewoods23

Diagnosis (if you've been): unexplained

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): IUI#1 with letrozole, trigger shot, and progesterone

How are things going?: fine. I'm hoping a good number of my appointments and the IUI itself fall on a day DH took off from work. He has a use it or lose it policy with his vacation days so he was told he better take them!

Any questions?: Not right now. Maybe later

GTKY: What is your favorite way to spend an evening alone? For me it's laying on the couch watching YouTube or Netflix and probably on my phone at the same time scrolling FB, TB, or playing games.

chichiphin

@AlohaKumu keeping you in my thoughts this week! FX for that beta. 
@oklahomak ha no - I'm about 5 days early if this pace keeps up. And you should totally watch it!! I laugh so hard watching it. Its a very smart show. And I'm sorry about hosting the shower. You're allowed to feel those feelings. 
@inthewoods23 I hope the timing with YH's schedule works out!! 

Update: RE called. Appt is now Friday. Since I don't have a positive OPK, he wants us to HIO tmrw & Thursday. Oh and I had a 19mm, 2x 13mm, and a 10mm last Friday. If I had multiple follies, do they all keep growing at that ~2mm a day rate?

I feel crazy with all of these schedule changes and new info being thrown at us! 

**edit for words

tamalahoops

Just wanted to pop in and wish everyone with luck with their betas this week!!!!

Avrilmai

@suzycupcake GL today
@lulu1180 hope this second IUI is just what you need. I love you line "I wasn't giving up my time there" IF takes so much from us, good for you for taking something back
@beachbunnyxo123 I'm so glad things went so well. FX that the good news keeps coming
@AlohaKumu good for you for staying strong! PUPO!
@chichiphin will you keep using OPKs? And maybe I'm just slow this morning, so they pushed your Wednesday appt to Friday and you already had a 19? Did they give you a reason. (not trying to create anxiety, just trying to understand)
@inthewoods23 GL w/this IUI? have you started the letrozole yet?
@oklahomak you're human, of course those feelings come up. don't beat yourself up about it. I think it is amazing that you are even able to do it. Being benched is hard; I hope the RE comes up with a great plan for you.

Diagnosis (if you've been): Unexplained

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW/ waiting for Beta

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): FET last week, beta on Friday. 

How are things going?: This is going to be the longest week. 

Any questions?: any tips for maintaining my sanity this week? every twinge makes me think that it both did and didn't work. this is madness.  

GTKY: What is your favorite way to spend an evening alone? eat whatever I want for dinner, early bath/shower and then in bed and watch a comedy (TV or movie that I've seen a million times) and fall asleep early.  

inthewoods23

@Avrilmai haven't started letrozole yet. Probably will the day I have the baseline stuff done.

Also, I finally let my boss know I'll be having a bunch of appointments but don't necessarily know when they'll be. I'd say I stumbled through my words somewhat gracefully. And thankfully he said "do what you need to do" so I will just keep him in the loop when I know appointment dates.

ETA: typing and autocorrecting with this app fails sometimes. Fixed a typo.

b_1029

I hope it's ok if I jump in over here.

@lulu1180 hopefully your busy week at work goes by quickly and I hope you feel better on letrozole!
@chichiphin glad you were able to recover from an unsuccessful HIO sesh. I hope your appointment goes well on Wednesday!
@beachbunnyxo123 FX for your embaby!! That's so great that FET went well. 
@oklahomak agreed with what PP have said. It is totally normal and you're allowed to feel that way. I hope you get the results of your testing ASAP and everything goes well! 
@AlohaKumu FX for your beta on Friday!
@inthewoods23 that's perfect that YH has the day of your IUI off! Hopefully you guys can do something fun afterwards. 
@Avrilmai FX for your beta Friday as well!

Diagnosis (if you've been): unexplained

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?):  starting Clomid next cycle.

How are things going?: Ok. Struggling with close friend's successes (if you catch my drift) and what I perceive as my "failures". I know I am not alone and am just being dramatic about it, but TTC has not been good for my perfectionist / control freak mind. I am also really nervous to start Clomid.

Any questions?: Any tips for mitigating potential side effects of Clomid? I tried skimming old threads and I saw that taking it at night seems to help. Any tips at all RE: Clomid would be helpful, I'm always nervous starting medications with potentially horrible side effects.

GTKY: What is your favorite way to spend an evening alone? Watching Netflix / catching up on shows on Hulu / wine / dance parties with the dog / mindlessly scrolling Pinterest, TB, etc.

emmasemm

@beachbunnyxo123 I’m so pleased your catheter issues are behind you. Hope your week goes fast and smooth and keeping everything crossed for beta

@alohakumu and @avrilmai I’m sending all good vibes across the Atlantic for great betas on friday

aukeev

Thanks all for your sweet words! I'm sorry to be a downer. I know all of us are probably having those feelings right now!

@AlohaKumu So proud of you for resisting the urge to test! That takes so much willpower. Fx for your beta!!

@inthewoods23 Good luck with your first IUI! Hopefully it'll be the last Can YH move his dates around, if needed? And WTG on talking to your boss. It can be an intimidating conversation, but I'm so glad he took it well! I feel most supervisors (unless they are just crap people) are pretty understanding about that stuff, and want their employees to be healthy. 

@chichiphin You've convinced me! I'll have to give it a try. I'm sorry about your schedule changes - that can be so frustrating! 

@Avrilmai I don't have any advice, but FX for your beta!! We'll all be cheering you on. Also, your night alone sounds like a dream, lol. 

@b_1029 I hear you, completely. I don't know what works for you, but I try to remind myself that comparison is the thief of joy (I know, it's obviously not sticking for me this month, but it normally helps). This time in life just sucks, but your RE has faith in you. YH has faith in you. WE have faith in you!

Swiftlet

@lulu1180 Glad they switched you off the Clomid and that the side effects have improved. FX for this cycle

@chichiphin Yay for the good follicles but sorry for all the scheduling changes, ack! Hang in there!

@beachbunnyxo123 Rooting for your little embryo!

@oklahomak I feel you on the feelings. I'm also waiting on BW to get back and I want it now. Trying to be patient but it's hard!

@Alohakumu I'm glad you're holding out on testing at home, but I know it's got to be SO tough. Keep it up girl!

@inthewoods23 I hope the timing works out for you!

@AvrilMai FX for you and all those waiting for beta testing! Maybe lots of TV shows, work, social activities? Anything to keep you busy!

AFM:

Diagnosis (if you've been): thus far: hyperprolactinemia (non-fasted sample) and blocked R tube (unsure if spasm or true occlusion)

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): all the baseline stuff. Got my fasting prolactin levels drawn Friday before the HSG as well as our genetic screen BW and infectious dz panels. So basically we're waiting for all of that to come back, which should be a couple weeks (the genetic panels slow it all down, apparently; hopeful my fasting prolactin comes back sooner!) Once it's all back, we can consult with the RE again to discuss further diagnostics and/or treatment plans.

How are things going?: Better after a couple days' separation from initial test results.

Any questions?: Way too many to count! Haven't been able to sit down with the RE yet so I'm just making a list so when we meet with her I can get them all answered.

GTKY: What is your favorite way to spend an evening alone? Usually reading or watching TV snuggled up in bed after eating whatever the heck I want for dinner (usually some kind of seafood since hubs isn't big on fish).

kobrien827

@lulu1180 GL with IUI#2!
@chichiphin Hope this is your cycle!
@beachbunnyxo123 Congrats on being PASP! Hope that embaby gets real comfy in there. When is your beta?
@oklahomak Sorry you are benched right now. I totally understand the jealousy you are going through. Does she know what is going on with everything?
@AlohaKumu Beta on Friday!! GL!. Do you plan to test at all or plan to stay strong until Friday?
@Avrilmai Another Beta on Friday! GL to you too! Are you planning to test or stay strong?
@b_1029 I did pretty well on clomid- I did have night sweats on the 1st and 2nd nights, every month I took it but other than that was okay. My RE suggested taking it at night so I think that helped if I did have any other symptoms. 

Diagnosis (if you've been): MFI

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WFFET

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Break between ER and FET

How are things going?: This past week has been so nice, no pills, no injections. Got my period yesterday so will start BCP and prepare for a January FET over this next month or so.

Any questions?: Nothing currently!

GTKY: What is your favorite way to spend an evening alone? DH works the afternoon shift so I am home alone every evening. Usually it is taking care of the dog, making dinner and night on the couch with the TV. 

aukeev

@Swiftlet You'd think we'd all have an insane amount of patience by now, but waiting for new results never seems to get easier! Fx for good results on your bloodwork. On the suspected blockage - Will you have to do another HSG to confirm?

@kobrien827 Yes, she does. She's my closest friend and she's known throughout the whole process. She has been super considerate, and when she told me about her success she cried because she felt bad for me. It was always the plan for us to throw each other's showers, we just both thought mine would be first. 
Having a week without poking and pill popping was probably a nice break. Hoping for big changes for you in the new year!!!

nitnat007

@lulu1180 That is great that the change in med protocol is working out better for you this round. FX that everything goes smoothly for a successful cycle. 
@chichiphin Definitely going to need to check out that show. Never heard of it, and always looking for things to watch when DH travels. I know that medicated follies grow ~2mm a day, so assuming this would apply to you too. 
@beachbunnyxo123 Congrats on being PASP! So excited for you and rooting for a fantastic beta!
@oklahomak I am finding this time of year particularly rough as well. But you do not need to ever feel guilty. We are entitled to our feelings, and this IF mindf!@# gives us that right even more so. Sending you positive vibes. 
@AlohaKumu Yay! So pumped for you! You are being a champ not testing. FX!
@inthewoods23 FX that all the timing falls on the right days for you. Great that your boss was understanding for you too. 
@Avrilmai Ooohh so much luck your way for Friday! Will you test at home first?
@b_1029 Definitely catch your drift there and struggle is real. Remember that IF is not your "failure", although I know that is a tough one. This is all out of your control. Sending positive vibes. 
@kobrien827 It is great that you get to have a break before your FET. Enjoy the time off of all the hormones and poking and prodding. 
@emmasemm Sending you hugs. We miss you!
@suzycupcake Rooting for you today friend! 

Diagnosis (if you've been): AMA, MFI

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): on our own

How are things going?: We have our WTF appointment scheduled for tomorrow thankfully. And I am going in with a lot of questions. No clue what will be recommended, but either way I have decided to try and make some changes of my own to hope for the best outcome. 

Any questions?: Those who cut toxins and chemicals, what are the pro tips, easiest changes to make. Already on BPA free, glass containers. 

GTKY: What is your favorite way to spend an evening alone? Take out and my shows that DH does not like watching, bed early. ALL the bed!

aukeev

@nitnat007 That really is a good way to describe it! As far as cutting toxins, not sure how far you're wanting to go, but we've been a "chemical-free" household for a couple of years. I started with easy things like household cleaners (you can make just about any cleaner you want with some combination of baking soda, vinegar, distilled water, vodka and some orange peel, depending on the surface), and then started slowly switching out our toiletries and my beauty products as I ran out of things. I use the Pure Haven (it's a MLM company, don't hate me, but my sister sells it and I fell in love with their stuff) line for all of this. For our medicine cabinet, I also made a bunch of switches here including a homemade neosporin-

The move from plastic to glass containers is huge! It's also nice that glass containers are prettier to look at than a stack of mismatched plastic containers

jrm_14

@nitnat007 For me, it was easiest to phase in things. For example, focusing on food/beverage containers, then cosmetics, then hygiene products, then foods, etc. it was less overwhelming and spread out the cost. I have stopped taking receipts at stores. I added in 1 supplement at a time. Good job already switching over a few things ❤️

emmasemm

@nitnat007 sending lots of love back to you. I was quite heartbroken for you. But I am convinced you will pick yourself back up and fight on 
Being on the bench pretty much sucks over here, but this too shall pass! 

Swiftlet

@oklahomak Thanks - fx for yours too! What are you waiting on specifically?

As for the abnormal HSG results: I don't know yet. My care coordinator let me know she'd received the abnormal HSG results but basically said we'll wait to discuss everything with the RE when all of our information is in. The NP who performed my HSG said usually it's repeated in a couple weeks, a few internet sources say 1 month later...so I'm expecting they'll have me repeat it here in the relatively near future (Merry Christmas, eh? ) Questions abound for me right now and I'm doing my best to be patient and take everything step by step but like you said, it doesn't seem to get any easier with practice!

aukeev

@Swiftlet The thought of having to repeat an HSG makes my insides cringe. Does your doctor prescribe you a Valium/other painkiller to take beforehand, at least? 

AFM, I'm waiting on a whole bunch of bloodwork from this cycle - thyroid (had to do new TSH, T3 Free & T4 Free, since I've had elevated levels in the past), Progesterone, Prolactin, Estrogen, FSH & LH. My RE didn't order any BW for AMH, which I thought was weird, but the NP said he wasn't running it due to my age. Who knows. 

inthewoods23

Finally called the RE's office to schedule the baseline stuff! Whew! Getting that done tomorrow AM. Hoping everything looks great!

Avrilmai

@oklahomak I'm here to encourage you to advocate for having your AMH tested. My RE did not initially order an AMH test because I was having regular cycles and responded to clomid and letrozole. I had done all of the other blood work and testing and she even said she didn't think it was necessary, despite my age at the time.  After a few months of treatment I requested that it be done because I wanted all of the information. Turns out my AMH was very low and it informed how we proceeded with my tx. 

@inthewoods23 hope things go well tomorrow

@nitnat007 Hoping that you get some answers tomorrow. I did the plastic/glass switch first. It was the easiest. I then did my cosmetics, shampoo/conditioner and face routine stuff. 

purplg8r

@lulu1180 I hope the letrozole is nicer to you!!

@chichiphin I have you get a +opk soon!

@beachbunnyxo123 I hope your embaby is getting all snuggly!

@oklahomak I had to plan my bff’s shower too and had the same feelings. Happy for her of course, but jealous and sad for me. 

@AlohaKumu how have you stayed so calm?? Teach me!!

@inthewoods23 FX your timing works for your hubby!

@Avrilmai I keep feeling twinges and stuff and get excited. And then the devil on my shoulder says it’s probably from all the meds

@b_1029 welcome although I’m sorry you have to be here!

@Swiftlet do you have a date when you’ll meet with your RE?

@kobrien827 that little break with no meds and injections can be so nice!

@nitnat007 I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and hope you leave with some answers

Diagnosis (if you've been): AMA, mild pcos 

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WF bets

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): FET last Wednesday. Beta next Monday

How are things going?: trying not to go crazy!

Any questions?:

GTKY: What is your favorite way to spend an evening alone? H works most evenings so if I’m not out with friends, I’m alone. I read and eat popcorn, then dinner while watching a tv show

nitnat007

AlohaKumu

@purplg8r I'm so excited for Monday! This is my secret for how I have stayed so calm: 

@inthewoods23 I hope everything works out for your schedule and timing with the IUI.

@chichiphin Thanks! That's promising that you have 4 follies going. I'm not sure about the growth rate, but I think they do start to slow a bit the bigger they get.

@Avrilmai I agree that symptom spotting gets ridiculous at times. I really hope this week flies by for both of us!

@b_1029 Thanks! Even when you are close with someone, every "success" still hurts. It's always bittersweet.

@emmasemm Thank you so much! I've been thinking of you a lot.

@Swiftlet Yes, definitely make the list of questions! (I still have all my old lists in a folder.) The RE might answer some of them before you can even ask, but you don't want to get home and realize you didn't get to ask half of the questions you've had on your mind.

@kobrien827 YES, it's always so nice to have that break where you don't have to take any meds. I hope everything looks great at your baseline in a couple weeks.

@nitnat007 I'll see if I can go back and find the natural stuff thread, since we had a pretty good list going.

Swiftlet

@oklahomak yeah, not looking forward to the repeat! They also did a transcervical ballooning procedure (in an attempt to see if it would open that tube) which was worse (You know when the NP says “I’m not going to sugar coat it, it’s not pleasant” it’s code for “this sht is really gonna hurt” haha!) I took 4 Advil beforehand and was only very very mildly uncomfortable afterwards, so it worked from
that perspective. It was just the actual procedure that was so uncomfortable to me.

@purplg8r No actual date yet, just waiting on other tests to trickle in first.
FX for you! I hope this week flies by

celticknotfire

I'm so behind!!!!  The in-laws are visiting so I'm going to try my best to get everyone tagged but forgive me if I miss anyone!

@lulu1180 I had less side effects with the letrozole but for some reason I didn't respond to it.  FX for IUI #2!

@chichiphin That sucks that they moved your monitoring date back again but hopefully you get good results!  I was always told they grow around 2mm a day but I only some of my follicles listen to that rule.  Typical IF it never goes the way its supposed to!

@beachbunnyxo123 Congrats on being PUPO!  That's great that everything went well.  FX!

@oklahomak I'm sure we have had all had feeling like that at one time or another.  There is no reason to feel guilty or beat yourself up about it.  We all need to vent sometimes and I have found venting to these wonderful ladies really helps because they truly know what you are going through.

@AlohaKumu I envy your strength to not test at home now Friday needs to hurry up and get here!

@inthewoods23 Yay for getting the show on the road!  FX for starting letrozole tomorrow!

@Avrilmai I wish I had tips for preserving sanity because I over analyze everything too! 

@b_1029 Are you doing a monitored Clomid cycle?  I don't want to be negative but my experience with Clomid sucked.  It thinned my lining to thinner than it was on CD 3 and then I ended up with a cyst.  But I am only one person and I know there are several people that have had great success with it!

@Swiftlet Do you have an appointment with your RE scheduled?

@kobrien827 Enjoy your time away from hormones and injections!

@nitnat007 Hope your appointment goes well and you get some answers!

@purplg8r Waiting is the worst part so FX it goes by quickly!

Diagnosis (if you've been): PCOS, AMA, anovulatory

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): IUI with Gonal, Ovidrel trigger and prometrium

How are things going?: It's the dreaded TWW so slowly!  I am trying not to notice every little thing especially because I'm only 6dpiui but it's hard.  Today one of my dogs wanted to cuddle more than normal so I thought maybe he knew something I didn't yet.  But I told myself to stop it and tried to redirect my thoughts.

Any questions?: For once I don't!

GTKY: What is your favorite way to spend an evening alone? In my comfortable PJs watching HGTV

chichiphin

@Avrilmai FX for friday! Sending you all the vibes! We got pushed because MH's work schedule. He just started a new job in Aug and has a major presentation with some principles of his company now on our scheduled IUI day and it wasn't going to work out - so we went from IUI to medicated HIO cycle. Honestly tho I'm not even sure our prior schedule would have worked bc I'm still not turning an OPK! 
@kobrien827 I'm glad you're enjoying the break from all of the meds!! 
@nitnat007 thinking of you during your appt today . Perhaps you could also look in to buying meats that are local or less processed? I try to buy only grade 1 meats/fish from whole foods, but I do understand it is a financial burden as well to do that. 
@Swiftlet so sorry about the HSG results. hoping the second one shows improvement. 
@oklahomak @inthewoods23 hoping your b/w goes well and you get results quickly this week. 
@purplg8r eeee fx for you!! I'll be thinking of you this week
@celticknotfire I'm sending you good vibes and patience in your tww!! fx

AFM - still no positive OPK. I'm getting nervous. Can follicles get too big? I hope they do slow down as they get bigger as Aloha said!  I won't trigger, and Dr. Google tells me the trigger is usually the catalyst for cyst formation. If all are growing at the same rate of approx 2mm a day, I'm looking at a 27mm, 2x 21mm, and an 18mm. 

b_1029

@oklahomak thank you for your kind words. You’re right about comparison being the thief of joy; it’s just so hard to remember that some days! In my rational mind I know every body is different but it’s hard to think rationally a lot of the time. 
@kobrien827 thanks! I think I’ll take it at night too. Enjoy your time off from everything!
@Swiftlet hope your test results come back quickly! Waiting is so hard!
@nitnat007 thank you for that reminder. I hope your appointment goes well today, you get some answers, and start making a solid plan moving forward! 
@purplg8r ahhh FX for your beta Monday! I hope this week flies by for you and you have something fun planned to pass the time!
@celticknotfire it is not monitored. I had an U/S a couple of weeks ago and will have a repeat in January. I expressed concern about starting Clomid because the first U/S showed a small cyst (it was a couple days before ovulation) but my doctor said she wasn’t worried. I’m still a little nervous about it though. I hope your IUI was successful! And HGTV is a solid choice, I love so many shows on there!

aukeev

@Avrilmai It's interesting to hear that! What did she say when your AMH came back low? I've never had regular cycles, and didn't respond to Femara + Estradiol even at the 10mg/day dosage, but I was on that protocol with an OBGYN, not this RE.

@purplg8r Fx so hard for you!! 

@Swiftlet That sounds so miserable! But hopefully they won't be repeating the ballooning? 

@celticknotfire Thank you I'm convinced that dogs really can tell about those things lol. 

@chichiphin Thanks! Me too. How many days are you now past your typical O date - 6? Has your RE said if there's a plan for this? 

@b_1029 Of course! It's always easier said than done. You're doing great!

crookshanks10

Not sure I can catch up and tag everyone! Giving love and have my FX for everyone here!! 

Diagnosis (if you've been): LP Defect. Probably MFI even though they haven't mentioned it as of yet.

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Femara + Trigger + IUI#4+ Progesterone

How are things going?: So far so good. Just trying to stay busy.

Any questions?: N/A

GTKY: What is your favorite way to spend an evening alone? Catch up on my DVR shows and watch movies while cuddling with my cat! 

inthewoods23

@crookshanks10 I should definitely add cuddling with my cat to my answer. She's totally become a snuggle bug this year. Previously she was always off somewhere else in the house sleeping. Now she hopes up into my lap when I tap my leg!