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amartusoamartuso member
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Hi!

I’m Ann. DH and I are close to the one year mark TTC. A friend of mine used to be on the forums when she struggled and suggested I introduce myself and find others who understand the struggle and emotions I am feeling.

We are waiting for my next cycle to schedule the hsg and see where we go from there. With that on my mind, the holidays were especially hard this year. I’ve been trying not to drink as much and DH was off drinking while his family kept asking me about having a family and how people would make great aunts/uncles/grandparents. I don’t think I’ve ever cried more after a family get together. I’ve been very emotional about it lately, and this has been affecting my husband a lot. I know he’s upset, but does not want to show it so he can support me and be my rock and it makes me feel alone in this sometimes. 

Im sure you can all relate to this. I’m not happy that we are all here with these problems, but hoping to support you all and have a place I can go to talk about the struggles we are facing.
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    inthewoods23inthewoods23 member
    @amartuso welcome! We've all been there. I used to get the prying questions but I think that's really curbed since my sister had a baby back in March so everyone is infatuated with my niece so I'm happy to stay out of people's radar when there are family get togethers. Hope you can start the year off fresh.

    Don't be afraid to ask any questions as you go along! I've been through it all, the tests, IUIs, IVF, and a FET (which failed back in September so more tests right now for me). And many others have been through much of the process and can provide some insight.

    Join us in the latest weekly thread 🙂
    *TW* History:
    Me: 34 DH: 36 | Together since 2007 | Married July 2016

    TTC #1 since 7.2017
    Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies

    IUI #1-3 | all BFN
    IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
    FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
    RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
    FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
    2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
    Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
    TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20

    Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
    Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
    Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
    Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
    BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22 B) | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy
    DS born 7.19.22 after induction


    TTC #2 begins 6.2023
    Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
    Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
    Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
    Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
    Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
    Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
    Repeat labs in 8 weeks
    Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
    TTC put on pause
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    2dogsmom2dogsmom member
    Welcome @amartuso sorry you have to be here but we can totally relate. 

    I struggled a bit with all the family gatherings etc. this year too. It can be really hard. 

    As @inthewoods23 said feel free to ask questions and jump in on our weekly check in thread! 
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    abarr723abarr723 member
    Hello there! I am also waiting for my next cycle to begin some testing. I will be having an HSG, as well as ultrasounds and bloodwork on days 3&21. I’ve never so badly wanted for my period to start to get things going. Good luck to you!
    May Siggy Challenge: It's Gonna be N*SYNC!


    TTC #1: 1/2019
    Dx: 1/2020 Borderline PCOS
    Rx: Femara &Trigger with IUI
    IUI#1 2/26/2020- BETA 3/11 (AF arrived 3/11)
    3/20/2020- Benched due to COVID-19


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    amartusoamartuso member
    @abarr723 good luck to you as well! My HSG is next Friday. I’m happy to start getting answers but still sad after another failed month of trying
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    abarr723abarr723 member
    amartuso said:
    @abarr723 good luck to you as well! My HSG is next Friday. I’m happy to start getting answers but still sad after another failed month of trying
    i totally get it. I have never been so annoyed waiting for AF. yesterday i had some spotting which is usually in indication that i will get it the following day, and nothing. ugh. 
    May Siggy Challenge: It's Gonna be N*SYNC!


    TTC #1: 1/2019
    Dx: 1/2020 Borderline PCOS
    Rx: Femara &Trigger with IUI
    IUI#1 2/26/2020- BETA 3/11 (AF arrived 3/11)
    3/20/2020- Benched due to COVID-19


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    kp2063kp2063 member
    I had a hard time at the holidays with the in-laws as well. Getting an HSG next cycle too. Good luck!
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