@keikilove my tsh was 3.3, so close to yours, although my RE only said she wanted it under 2.5 🤷🏾♀️. I’m hoping the 50mcg of synthroid will do the trick. How long did it take for yours to get to 1?
TTC history in spoiler
Me: 31 Him: 37 Married: Oct 2015 Baby G born June 2017 TTC#2: July 2018 BFP #2: 2/6/19 MC 3/14/19 BFP#3 from IUI #2: 6/30/20 EDD 3/9/21
@ramzlau TWW mind games are awful, especially when they kick in so early!! I hope you find many things to keep you distracted!
@nitnat007 I'm sorry the estrogen is kicking up the hormonal side-effects for you - your anniversary weekend sounds lovely though!
@feather_heather oh wow - what a load that your RE dumped on you. I'm glad there are options for you, but I know none of them are the ones you really wanted or were hoping for. I think it's good that you and YH are following what the RE recommends though, even though it's hard to blindly trust like that. I think it's the right call and I feel like I would have made the same decision if I were in your shoes. I love how reassuring YH is with you.
@misshelen86 I think it's great you're getting back into meditating every day. I really hope it helps you find peace with each and every day and I agree, I am so looking forward to spring and nicer weather. Brig it on, Mother Nature!!
@mvt2003 Sending you so much love and patience We are all here for you!
@inthewoods23 It's finally FET month!!!! woohoooooo!!!!
@bluetickgal I hate that we are on opposite schedules now lol but I'll survive, I guess haha DH and I smooch a lot too!!! It's my favorite
@kiki047 Holy crap - your FET will be here so damn soon!!! I leave hidden love notes for MH every time he travels!! I hide them in his suitcase and laptop bag! hehe
@pom9207 ugh I'm sorry you ran into more hiccups I'm glad they are able to get you in right away though to take care of them!!
@abarr723 That is so freaking cute that YH did that the other day!!! I love it!! I hope this is your cycle!!
@keikilove I loved this GTKY!!! Yes to being off the bench!!! Friend, you received some wonderful news recently!!! This is all amazing news!! My head would be spinning too! What does your RE suggest doing? Trying medicated IUI first or jumping right into IVF?
@emeraldduchess Ugh, I'm sorry for all of the extra frustrations you've dealt with this cycle And that YH is dragging his feet, again. I really hope he can come to his senses soon and that your insurance will allow another attempt at the IUI.
@manillabar I think the little gestures, like them noticing things like that without us asking, are the best way to show love! It means they are thinking about you even when you don't think they are!
Our TTC Journey
TTC #1: May 2011 BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12 DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018 Me: 36 | DH: 39 Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled 9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks 10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN 11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN 12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN 1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst 3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP 11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@kpearse99 oh goodie! Another perfect use for my Gordon Ramsey pic with AF finally showing
*TW* History
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 | 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 ended due to filing divorce **New relationship starting May 2024** Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
TTC #1: May 2011 BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12 DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018 Me: 36 | DH: 39 Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled 9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks 10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN 11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN 12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN 1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst 3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP 11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@kpearse99 welcome back, friend!! I’m so glad you had such a good time away and were able to just fully unplug! I hope these NTNP cycles are exactly what you need!! I hate that we are on opposite cycles too, but I’m so glad AF finally arrived for you!! Love what you said about YH, that is such a good feeling knowing that your family is always at the center of his mind!! 💜
@kpearse99 Welcome back! So glad to hear your mini-vacay was great, and that you are now able to kick off the next couple of cycles of NTNP. I hope it gives you all the calm & ease of stress that you’re looking for right now.💗
@manillabar Mine dropped to .81 within a month. I actually asked the doctor if I could take it every other day because I thought that drop was too low. Now we have to check T3 and T4 before adjusting the dose. Also, my hair is shedding like crazy because of it!! Handfuls everyday. Do you have that problem too? It’s the worst feeling: I am constantly being tickled by hair that’s fallen into my bra, my pants, stuck to my arms, my back, everywhere!!! Good thing I have a ton of hair or else I’d be freaking out!
@manillabar FX the synthroid does it job for you! I have had success with it!
@keikilove Yay for the insurance approval! And no surgery! Let the good news just keep coming!
@emeraldduchess Sorry to hear about the big fight. It is so hard to navigate the big decisions with all the emotions. I hope he can open up to you about what is holding him back.
@kpearse99 Welcome back and yay for AF! It sounds like this weekend was a nice getaway and a good reset! I hope the next two months are exactly what you need!
@keikilove oh good to know it dropped that quickly. My hair is braided (with extensions) right now so I haven't experienced the shedding yet, but I'm glad to know that so I won't be too shocked when I take the braids out lol
@kpearse99 Glad AF finally showed so that you could put that cycle behind you! It also sounds like you had a wonderful trip. I hope this time is just the resetting you need.
TTC history in spoiler
Me: 31 Him: 37 Married: Oct 2015 Baby G born June 2017 TTC#2: July 2018 BFP #2: 2/6/19 MC 3/14/19 BFP#3 from IUI #2: 6/30/20 EDD 3/9/21
@kiki047 thanks for the input! RE didn't seem overly concerned when I asked, she said it was small, but it would definitely need to be removed before/if i need to pursue IVF. I think i am going to bring it up again though if this cycle ends up a bust.
@kpearse99 Welcome back dear! so glad you had a nice time away! you deserve it! i hope you were able to reset and get refreshed!
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
@keikilove and @manillabar double check with your REs about the hair loss. I didn’t even think to mention it to mine until a month or two in, and then she said there is another brand that is coated and helps prevent hair loss. I think one was levothyroxin and the other is synthroid. There is a third, but she said it is not approved during pregnancy and since that is the end goal she didn’t want to start me on it.
@mama_mea I hope time flies by so you can start trying again!
@kiki047 thank you friend! They put me on BC, so my lining is thin so I can get hysterescopy next week. I will talk with my RE to see if he wants to wait until the next menses to start preparing my lining so I heal better!
@keikilove omg omg I am so happy for you! So glad the insurance approves IVF! I personally did both letrozole cycles and clomid cycle before IVF, and my reactions are pretty different on the two drugs... so I agree the receptivity testings may be more relevant in your case! Those test can wait after egg retrieval though!
@emraldduchess I am sorry your DH is waffling again on moving toward IVF. I hope the appointment with RE helps with plans to move forward.
@manillabar thanks! I am excited for you to start treatment next month!
@kpearse99 yay for AF finally showing up!! I hope the NTNP cycle is more relaxing and fun! (I really missed the time when me and DH wasn’t TTC!)
@abarr723 we are in a similar situation! My RE said if it wasn’t an IVF-FET, he would not bother to remove the polyps. But since I have gone so far to get those precious embryos, he might just remove the polyps to maximize the chance of success implantation.
AFM, I have been traveling this week amid the coronavirus scary news/rumors... but I got my PGS results back! It took them less than 5 days! The lab my clinic used is a not for profit organization called Foundation of Embryonic Competency. Highly recommend for their fast turn around time. EVERY embryo being sent for testing comes back chromosomally normal! So we have 7 embryos on ice waiting. YAY!!!
@looeeze Sorry this cycle didn’t work out. That’s a tough decision whether to do another IUI or move on to IVF. Have you talked to your doctor about what they recommend? I think whatever you decide will be the right choice for you and YH.
@inthewoods23 So close now! Glad you’ve been able to be discrete with the Lupron. You’ve got this!
@bluetickgal I’m also a planner so I get how it feels better to have both short and long term plans. Glad you’re feeling good about your next steps!
@kiki047 MH is taking fertilaid but it hasn’t really helped. Soooo excited you have a tentative date for your FET! Sending all the good vibes your way!
@pom9207 So sorry there is another hurdle on your journey. Sending creepy internet stranger hugs. I hope things go smoothly with the hysteroscopy. SO glad all your embryos came back normal! What great news!
@abarr723 GL with the rest of your TWW! I find yoga/meditation are good for helping to settle my racing mind. Also just doing things I enjoy are helpful with waiting.. going for a walk, reading, going for a mani/pedi, etc.
@mama_mea Letrozole sounds like a good idea. I hope you’re able to keep from getting obsessive about the calendar!
@keikilove Yay!! Glad you’re approved for IVF now AND that you don’t need surgery! Woo hoo! I think a medicated IUI sounds like a good idea since you have time. That would be amazing if this worked and you didn’t need to go through IVF. It makes sense to hold off on the IVF until the inflammation is calmed down.
@emeraldduchess Oh no sorry DH is waffling again What a roller coaster for you! Your feelings are completely valid. It’s unfair you’ve already had to wait so long. I hope he comes around to the idea again. Hugs friend!
@manillabar GL with the genetic results! I hope that your thyroid settles down so you’re able to start treatment.
@kpearse99 Yay for NTNP! I’m right there with you next month girl! Hope this is a nice break from all the stress of TTC. Glad you had a nice time in FL.. great you were able to unwind!
Me: 35 DH: 35 TTC since 9/2018
Dx: MFI 10/19- First RE visit 2/20- DH had surgery for bilateral varicoceles 7/20- IUI with 5 mg letrozole- BFN 9/20- IVF. 9 eggs retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 7 blasts, 4 PGT-A normal 11/20- Mock transfer/ERA 12/20- FET #1- transferred one 4AB- BFN 3/21- FET #2- transferred one 3AB- BFP! Due Dec 2021 12/21- Baby girl born!
Thank you all for all of the love and support, it's meant more to me than you all could possibly know. I'm going to try to respond to everyone individually, but for now wanted to update you.
Just met with my RE, her evaluation of my cycle was that everything went very well in her opinion. She thought I was in the middle zone of stimulation, where she wanted me, and is pleased with my embryo count. I have 4 embryos of good and similar quality in the freezer, and actually had one more of poor quality that was discarded since it probably would not have survived the thaw.
She is of the opinion that this embryo probably had chromosomal issues, so we're immediately going into a natural FET cycle. I'm supposed to call on CD1 (which, surprise! is now today! I had a feeling my body was going to hold off on this AF for this reason ) and we'll get it rolling. I'm going in for an ultrasound on CD10, then will come back to track my follies. Once I have a 17mm follie, we'll trigger, and then transfer. I'm going to do Endometrin again, which was a happy surprise for me. I had been preparing myself for PIO.
MH just told me he's happy AF came after the appointment, this way it means the start of something, not the end of something. I agree and think it's a very good way for me to think of it.
me: 35 / so: 34 | ttc #1 since 9/2018
DX: MFI IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19 FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2 FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
Hello ladies! I'm back for tags/updates. I'm sorry I have been so scarce this week. Things at work have been insane. I've also been having trouble getting the mobile site to load on my phone at home. Stupid technology. @ramzlau that is so sweet that your DH wants to fly your family in so you can all be together for the holidays. I love that he is thinking long-term. Mine does the opposite. @nitnat007 fx for your ultrasound tomorrow! That's awesome that your DH cooks. Mine can't and it is pretty frustrating sometimes. @feather_heather sending you so many hugs. I can't imagine how frustrated you must be with your lining issues. @misshelen86 lots of hugs to you, friend. I think TTC gets even harder when you're dealing with IF and you family and friends start TTC. Even though it's not a competition, I totally get the fear of how you'll handle it if they get KU before you. @looeeze I am so sorry about the BFN. The decision of whether or not to move on to IVF is a really tough and emotional one (DH and I had an even bigger fight over that on Tuesday. That was not fun.).
@inthewoods23 I am so psyched for your FET at the end of the month! Just imagine the gif of Dwight yelling "YEAAHH!! CHRISTMAAAASS!" @bluetickgal I hope you're still resisting the TWW crazy train. @kiki047 when is your FET? So excited for you! I don't think it's selfish of you to not want your future LO to share a birthday with your nephew. I worry about that too, and I can definitely see my SIL being a bit pissy about it. @pom9207 I am so sorry that they found all those polyps. How soon do you think they'll be able to remove them? @abarr723 I remember the TWW after my IUI was the hardest. FX you get good news, soon. @mama_mea I am so sorry for all you have been going through and that you find yourself back here. Lots of hugs. @keikilove I am so happy your got good news from your insurance company!! @manillabar that is so sweet that your DH gets you little gifts for you when he buys something for himself. I'm a bit jealous! @kpearse99 welcome back from your mini-vaycay! It feels so weird that we'd celebrate the arrival of AF, but....YAY! @mvt2003 I've been thinking about you all week and hoping that today's appointment would give you some comfort.
@manillabar It’s funny your hair happens to be in braids right now. I started wearing mine in braids two days ago because I just couldn’t take the shedding anymore. Really hoping the meds do the trick for you ASAP!
@mvt2003 What a great follow-up appointment under the circumstances! YH’s perspective on it seems really positive & supportive. You both sound very resilient. FX your RE’s plan is perfect & that this next round is the last one!🤞🏽❤️
@emeraldduchess At least tomorrow is Fri-yay! Hope today goes easy on you & that things start to settle down between you & YH.💗
@ramzlau Ugh I’m so sorry the TWW is so freaking hard.
Sending you all the positive vibes!
@nitnat007 Hormones are awful sometimes! Hoping your u/s
goes well tomorrow!
@feather_heather Ugh friend, I am so sorry about all of the
stress and questions. Sending your lining this gif!
I also want to offer to you both @feather_heather and @misshelen86
it’s so so so hard to watch others immediately get KU while you're still trying, especially when they’re
in your family. I’ve lived this myself, and please know I am always here if you
need someone to vent to. It has absolutely had hard moments, but in the end it’s
been nice to be so close to my niece and nephew.
@misshelen86 I’m so sorry YH is still feeling uncomfortable,
hoping for relief soon for him. I’m hoping that once he’s healed you’ll be able
to get back into trying.
@looeeze I’m so sorry about the BFN. If you’re both dealing
with a dx, then I think you may be prudent to think about moving to IVF next. I’m
always available for questions about the process! It was one of hardest things I’ve
done, but being on the other side of the ER is a good feeling.
@inthewoods23 SO FREAKING excited for your FET!!!!!!!!!!!
December hype!!!!!!
@bluetickgal I’m so glad you had a great weekend, AND that
you’re both on the same page. That can be really hard.
@kiki047 SO SO SO amped for your FET!!!!! Also – re: close
bdays, I think this might be your mom’s chance to shine here, no?
@pom9207 So happy for you on your embryos!!!! Hopefully your
hysteroscopy goes well!
@abarr723 Sorry the TWW is so painful! Hopefully the rest of
it goes quickly!
@mama_mea So sorry you find yourself here again. Hoping this
cycle of resetting goes quickly!
@keikilove OH FRIEND!!!!! I am so stinking happy you’ve been
approved for IVF! AMAZING NEWS OVERALL!!!!!
@emeraldduchess Friend, sending you all of my I’m sorry he’s being so stubborn. I’m not sure if you know this, but MH
also delayed us by several years on TTC, so I completely empathize. It was a
real hurdle for me to get over emotionally when we hit 12 months TTC that he
had delayed us so long and now we were getting an IF dx. I had anger and so
much pain. Having a treatment plan helped both of us, so I hope YH gets his act
together soon because I’m hoping having a clear plan to move forward will help
you.
@manillabar Hopefully your video consult went well today!!!
@kpearse99 So many friend, so glad your
trip was relaxing!
me: 35 / so: 34 | ttc #1 since 9/2018
DX: MFI IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19 FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2 FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
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 | 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 ended due to filing divorce **New relationship starting May 2024** Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
Thank you all for your kind words about the difficulty I have been having with DH. We had an even worse fight Tuesday evening. He just couldn't see why I wanted to move on to IVF without doing at least one more IUI. In his mind, if we did that and it failed, it would somehow increase the chances of IVF. Not sure where that logic came from. I think he was adding "50% chance with IVF+20% chance with IUI = 70% chance of success". Which is weird, because he also was determined that IVF wouldn't work and we'd waste $$ so there was no point. He really wasn't thinking clearly. While he still would rather do IUI, he saw my side of things, which was that we have done 1 IUI and 4 medicated cycles with no success and if we have the ability to move forward, we need to. *TW*Doing the PGS screening is also going to help give us an advantage because we will know it's a chromosomally normal embryo and hopefully there's a better chance I'll be able to carry him/her to term. *End TW* He's still upset that the screening will cost several grand, but I don't want to take any chances. The reality is too that we probably won't have many embryos to biopsy, either because our issue has mostly likely been poor egg quality. I took a personal day today so I could go to my mid-morning RE appointment and have the time to digest everything. We're going to move forward with IVF as soon as we sit down with the genetic counselor (insurance requires it). I had my AMH level checked again and the nurse at the RE's office went over the meds with me. It's not too intimidating (menopur, gonal f, and Lupron). I can do all the injections myself too, which is a relief. DH was really nervous about doing it. I feel like we're in really good hands with our doctor and the nurses at our clinic.
DX: MFI IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19 FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2 FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
@emeraldduchess I'm so so happy you're moving forward, friend. When can you sit down with the genetic counselor? Are they doing the pre-screen on you?
me: 35 / so: 34 | ttc #1 since 9/2018
DX: MFI IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19 FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2 FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
***lurky lurker*** @mvt2003 I'm sorry about how this cycle went. ❤️ Here's to CD1! :)
***TW******IVF Failure / Success*** <div class=" Spoiler">My transfer in September didn't stick, either. I didn't respond to the medicated protocol we tried next, for whatever reason, so we went back to the same natural protocol, with trigger and Endometrin. Even after October failed, too, we just put one foot in front of the other, and <i>Finally</i> had success with our third natural cycle in November (without really doing anything different).</div> Fx for you this time, that all you've got to do is get to the right embie. (((Hugs))) It's so hard while you're going through it, but fx this new cycle will be the one!
@BusinessWife Thank you, friend!!! I'm going to keep that in my mind going forward. I've felt INCREDIBLY anxious about the fact that my embies are not PGS tested, I even asked my RE if we should consider transferring two this time because darnit I just need a THB at this point. She said no, the risk of multiples is too high.
me: 35 / so: 34 | ttc #1 since 9/2018
DX: MFI IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19 FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2 FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
@emeraldduchess It sounds like you had a great RE appointment and that you have a clear plan to move forward, and that makes me happy for you!! I know it's been a rough road, especially with the fighting with DH about IVF and all, so it makes me happy that there's a plan now and a solid direction to go in.
Our TTC Journey
TTC #1: May 2011 BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12 DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018 Me: 36 | DH: 39 Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled 9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks 10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN 11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN 12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN 1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst 3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP 11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@pom9207 that is such wonderful news about your PGS results!!! I know you have to be so happy/relieved!!
@mvt2003 I’m so glad your appointment went well and you feel good about the plan going forward!! I love what YH said about this being the start of something! 💜 Keep that December hype going!! @emeraldduchess I’m avoiding the crazy so far, hopefully that continues! I’m so sorry it’s been such a tough time, but I’m glad the week is ending on a much better note!! I’m so happy you are moving forward with IVF and that you feel good about things now!!
@pom9207 oh good! im glad i am not the only one in this situation! Did they happen to mention to you how long after their removal you can move forward with the IVF cycle!?
@misshelen86 I loveee Yoga! I havent been in a while, I should definitely get back into it, that and get back to the gym to relieve some stress!
@mvt2003 I am SOOO glad your appointment went well! I am so glad that there is a plan in place and I am glad AF's timing was perfect for you to jump right back in! Your such a strong woman, you got this!!
@emeraldduchess I have been having a hard time with the site and the app on my phone, and that's where I do a majority of my bumping! I have been having to log in on my laptop, and even the, it takes forever to load. I wish they would make the app better. also, I am glad you are moving forward! I am sorry that you and YH got into it bad this week that is definitely unneeded stress. I am also happy that he was able to see your side of things! it is a lot of money for these things, but it will be worth it in the end.
**TW*pregnancy mentioned**
soo my cousin announced today that her and her new-ish boyfriend are expecting a little girl, she is apparently almost 22 weeks. It punched me in the gut as I was scrolling through Facebook this morning. I had such a roller coaster of emotions. It upsets me because shes 29, lives at home, barely works, and has an 8 year old whom she barely takes care of, her mother has him a majority of the time. this is all so frustrating to me. /endrant
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
@mvt2003. Right! Trust your doctor, trust the process. ❤️ We didn't do pgs either, so we also knew that going in, there might be some trial and error, so to speak, and to brace ourselves for that. Unfortunately, even PGS is not a guarantee of successful FET, either, kwim?
We briefly discussed the possibility of transferring our last two together, but tabled it for the time being, as our plan has just been to stick with eSET (elective single embryo transfer). Not sure how old you are, but I was 34.5 or so at the time of retrieval, so the good news is even if I'm closer to 40 or more by the time we are nearing the end of our journey, those embies will be a good few years younger at least. 🤷 So we will have to weigh a LOT of various factors before opting to transfer two, and honestly I'm still leaning towards one at a time, even if we were to be OOP for it down the line. Especially given cost wise, the natural FET protocol I'm sure costs significantly less than a medicated one. I'm excited for you!!!
@mvt2003 we did the basic genetic screening as part of our loss panel. I think the consult is more likely to go over medical history and to explain the PGS process. @abarr723 ooof, sorry about that gut-punch from your cousin. It's those kind of situations that can make IF that much more painful. Major hugs to you.
@abarr723 I’m so sorry for that announcement...sending hugs your way!! 💜 This process is hard enough as it is...but to see how easy it is for some people, just makes it that much more emotional on us!
@abarr723 my doctor said the healing is super fast (my polyps are all fairly small). And polyps can grow back fast, so removing them one or two cycle prior to IVF may be a good idea!
@emerald duchess and @bluetickgal it is so frustrating that most people don't even have to think about it and end up pregnant "by accident". if they only knew its not that easy.
@pom9207 I am definitely going to bring it up if this cycle doesn't end as planned.
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
@emeraldduchess omg i know! I work at maternity hospital, and you have noooo ideal how many people have "surprise" pregnancies. It really blows my mind! Like its 2020, there are soooo many methods of prevention out there. and its even better when they didn't know they were pregnant and came to the hospital for severe stomach pain and suddenly were having a baby. Now, I've never been preggo before, but like at some point you'd feel it moving around inside of you! I just cant with some people.
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
I just got my results back from a retest of my AMH levels. I've had this done three times. In May it was 0.97, July it was 1.49, and now it's 0.69. I know less than 1 is DOR. I don't know what to think now. It was in the patient portal and my RE office is closed, so I can't get any info right now.
@emeraldduchess Sorry about those results, & that no one is there to discuss them with you. I had a similar situation recently & was feeling super bummed by the drop in my numbers. But everything I’ve read says it’s just a number—it really doesn’t matter too much when moving to IVF either. The most interesting thing I found was that, even though all the info says that AMH can be measured at any time in the cycle, AMH numbers will be higher before ovulation. Maybe this explains your number in July?
@keikilove thank you. I did read that AMH can fluctuate during a cycle. When they took my blood on Thursday, I was 9dpo. I don't remember where I was in July, but I *think* I was pre-O. I'm just so frustrated, but I *do* think they would have called me yesterday if there was a big concern. My RE thinks my issue is likely poor egg quality, not quantity. Though now it could be both? I've had lots of follies on all my monitoring scans with Letrozole so I am baffled. Now I'm just worried that we'll go through IVF and end up with zero embryos. We can only afford to do the PGS screening once because insurance doesn't cover it at all.
ETA: I looked at my monitoring bloodwork from last week and my LH and estrogen levels were crazy high. Like my LH went from 20-60 overnight when it usually hovers around 20. And one day my estrogen was over 800. What the heck? If this was a concern my RE would/should have said something on Thursday, right?
@emeraldduchess I am glad to hear you guys finally were able to vent it all out and decided to move forward with IVF! Sorry about your AMH number, but I’ve heard what you are hearing, it’s just a number. Hate that you have to wait to talk to someone about it, as the waiting is just as hard if not harder than the actual news. Hope the time flies this weekend, so you can get answers and move forward.
@mvt2003 Yay for AF having perfect timing as she rarely does. Will be keeping my fx crossed this cycle for you and that this embaby is the one destined to be your THB!
@abarr723 Sorry for the news and roller coaster of emotions that come with it! And that someone can go 9 months and not know blows my mind. I know it happens, just wow.
Re: IF Testing & Treatment w/o 3.2.20
Married: Oct 2015
Baby G born June 2017
TTC#2: July 2018
BFP #2: 2/6/19 MC 3/14/19
BFP#3 from IUI #2: 6/30/20 EDD 3/9/21
@nitnat007 I'm sorry the estrogen is kicking up the hormonal side-effects for you - your anniversary weekend sounds lovely though!
@feather_heather oh wow - what a load that your RE dumped on you. I'm glad there are options for you, but I know none of them are the ones you really wanted or were hoping for. I think it's good that you and YH are following what the RE recommends though, even though it's hard to blindly trust like that. I think it's the right call and I feel like I would have made the same decision if I were in your shoes. I love how reassuring YH is with you.
@misshelen86 I think it's great you're getting back into meditating every day. I really hope it helps you find peace with each and every day and I agree, I am so looking forward to spring and nicer weather. Brig it on, Mother Nature!!
@mvt2003 Sending you so much love and patience
@looeeze ugh I'm sorry this IUI didn't work
@inthewoods23 It's finally FET month!!!! woohoooooo!!!!
@bluetickgal I hate that we are on opposite schedules now
@kiki047 Holy crap - your FET will be here so damn soon!!! I leave hidden love notes for MH every time he travels!! I hide them in his suitcase and laptop bag! hehe
@pom9207 ugh I'm sorry you ran into more hiccups
@abarr723 That is so freaking cute that YH did that the other day!!! I love it!! I hope this is your cycle!!
@keikilove I loved this GTKY!!! Yes to being off the bench!!! Friend, you received some wonderful news recently!!! This is all amazing news!! My head would be spinning too! What does your RE suggest doing? Trying medicated IUI first or jumping right into IVF?
@emeraldduchess Ugh, I'm sorry for all of the extra frustrations you've dealt with this cycle
@manillabar I think the little gestures, like them noticing things like that without us asking, are the best way to show love! It means they are thinking about you even when you don't think they are!
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
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
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 ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@keikilove Yay for the insurance approval! And no surgery! Let the good news just keep coming!
@emeraldduchess Sorry to hear about the big fight. It is so hard to navigate the big decisions with all the emotions. I hope he can open up to you about what is holding him back.
@kpearse99 Welcome back and yay for AF! It sounds like this weekend was a nice getaway and a good reset! I hope the next two months are exactly what you need!
@kpearse99 Glad AF finally showed so that you could put that cycle behind you! It also sounds like you had a wonderful trip. I hope this time is just the resetting you need.
Married: Oct 2015
Baby G born June 2017
TTC#2: July 2018
BFP #2: 2/6/19 MC 3/14/19
BFP#3 from IUI #2: 6/30/20 EDD 3/9/21
@kpearse99 Welcome back dear! so glad you had a nice time away! you deserve it! i hope you were able to reset and get refreshed!
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
@mama_mea I hope time flies by so you can start trying again!
@kiki047 thank you friend! They put me on BC, so my lining is thin so I can get hysterescopy next week. I will talk with my RE to see if he wants to wait until the next menses to start preparing my lining so I heal better!
@keikilove omg omg I am so happy for you! So glad the insurance approves IVF! I personally did both letrozole cycles and clomid cycle before IVF, and my reactions are pretty different on the two drugs... so I agree the receptivity testings may be more relevant in your case! Those test can wait after egg retrieval though!
@emraldduchess I am sorry your DH is waffling again on moving toward IVF. I hope the appointment with RE helps with plans to move forward.
@manillabar thanks! I am excited for you to start treatment next month!
@kpearse99 yay for AF finally showing up!! I hope the NTNP cycle is more relaxing and fun! (I really missed the time when me and DH wasn’t TTC!)
@abarr723 we are in a similar situation! My RE said if it wasn’t an IVF-FET, he would not bother to remove the polyps. But since I have gone so far to get those precious embryos, he might just remove the polyps to maximize the chance of success implantation.
AFM, I have been traveling this week amid the coronavirus scary news/rumors... but I got my PGS results back! It took them less than 5 days! The lab my clinic used is a not for profit organization called Foundation of Embryonic Competency. Highly recommend for their fast turn around time. EVERY embryo being sent for testing comes back chromosomally normal! So we have 7 embryos on ice waiting. YAY!!!
*TW*
Married: 09/16
TTC #1 08/18
~2019~
IUI #1 #2 #3 with letrozole cancelled
Natural cycle IUI #4 10/19 BFN
First RE visit 11/19
Clomid 50mg + IUI#5 11/19 BFN
Elevated prolactin dx confirmed 11/19
Clomid 50mg + IUI#6 cancelled
~2020~
IVF #1 ICSI+PGT-A 02/20
32R 19M 14F 7B 7 PGT-A normal
Hysteroscopy to remove polyps 3/20
FET 05/20 BFP! beta #1 9dp6dt 443.8; beta #2 11dp6dt 1212
Baby has a heartbeat! 6w5d HB 128
@inthewoods23 So close now! Glad you’ve been able to be discrete with the Lupron. You’ve got this!
@bluetickgal I’m also a planner so I get how it feels better to have both short and long term plans. Glad you’re feeling good about your next steps!
@kiki047 MH is taking fertilaid but it hasn’t really helped. Soooo excited you have a tentative date for your FET! Sending all the good vibes your way!
@pom9207 So sorry there is another hurdle on your journey. Sending creepy internet stranger hugs. I hope things go smoothly with the hysteroscopy. SO glad all your embryos came back normal! What great news!
@abarr723 GL with the rest of your TWW! I find yoga/meditation are good for helping to settle my racing mind. Also just doing things I enjoy are helpful with waiting.. going for a walk, reading, going for a mani/pedi, etc.
@mama_mea Letrozole sounds like a good idea. I hope you’re able to keep from getting obsessive about the calendar!
@keikilove Yay!! Glad you’re approved for IVF now AND that you don’t need surgery! Woo hoo! I think a medicated IUI sounds like a good idea since you have time. That would be amazing if this worked and you didn’t need to go through IVF. It makes sense to hold off on the IVF until the inflammation is calmed down.
@emeraldduchess Oh no sorry DH is waffling again
@manillabar GL with the genetic results! I hope that your thyroid settles down so you’re able to start treatment.
@kpearse99 Yay for NTNP! I’m right there with you next month girl! Hope this is a nice break from all the stress of TTC. Glad you had a nice time in FL.. great you were able to unwind!
TTC since 9/2018
10/19- First RE visit
2/20- DH had surgery for bilateral varicoceles
7/20- IUI with 5 mg letrozole- BFN
9/20- IVF. 9 eggs retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 7 blasts, 4 PGT-A normal
11/20- Mock transfer/ERA
12/20- FET #1- transferred one 4AB- BFN
3/21- FET #2- transferred one 3AB- BFP! Due Dec 2021
12/21- Baby girl born!
Just met with my RE, her evaluation of my cycle was that everything went very well in her opinion. She thought I was in the middle zone of stimulation, where she wanted me, and is pleased with my embryo count. I have 4 embryos of good and similar quality in the freezer, and actually had one more of poor quality that was discarded since it probably would not have survived the thaw.
She is of the opinion that this embryo probably had chromosomal issues, so we're immediately going into a natural FET cycle. I'm supposed to call on CD1 (which, surprise! is now today! I had a feeling my body was going to hold off on this AF for this reason
MH just told me he's happy AF came after the appointment, this way it means the start of something, not the end of something. I agree and think it's a very good way for me to think of it.
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
@ramzlau that is so sweet that your DH wants to fly your family in so you can all be together for the holidays. I love that he is thinking long-term. Mine does the opposite.
@nitnat007 fx for your ultrasound tomorrow! That's awesome that your DH cooks. Mine can't and it is pretty frustrating sometimes.
@feather_heather sending you so many hugs. I can't imagine how frustrated you must be with your lining issues.
@misshelen86 lots of hugs to you, friend. I think TTC gets even harder when you're dealing with IF and you family and friends start TTC. Even though it's not a competition, I totally get the fear of how you'll handle it if they get KU before you.
@looeeze I am so sorry about the BFN. The decision of whether or not to move on to IVF is a really tough and emotional one (DH and I had an even bigger fight over that on Tuesday. That was not fun.).
@inthewoods23 I am so psyched for your FET at the end of the month! Just imagine the gif of Dwight yelling "YEAAHH!! CHRISTMAAAASS!"
@bluetickgal I hope you're still resisting the TWW crazy train.
@kiki047 when is your FET? So excited for you! I don't think it's selfish of you to not want your future LO to share a birthday with your nephew. I worry about that too, and I can definitely see my SIL being a bit pissy about it.
@pom9207 I am so sorry that they found all those polyps. How soon do you think they'll be able to remove them?
@abarr723 I remember the TWW after my IUI was the hardest. FX you get good news, soon.
@mama_mea I am so sorry for all you have been going through and that you find yourself back here. Lots of hugs.
@keikilove I am so happy your got good news from your insurance company!!
@manillabar that is so sweet that your DH gets you little gifts for you when he buys something for himself. I'm a bit jealous!
@kpearse99 welcome back from your mini-vaycay! It feels so weird that we'd celebrate the arrival of AF, but....YAY!
@mvt2003 I've been thinking about you all week and hoping that today's appointment would give you some comfort.
hoping the meds do the trick for you ASAP!
@ramzlau Ugh I’m so sorry the TWW is so freaking hard. Sending you all the positive vibes!
@nitnat007 Hormones are awful sometimes! Hoping your u/s goes well tomorrow!
@feather_heather Ugh friend, I am so sorry about all of the stress and questions. Sending your lining this gif!
I also want to offer to you both @feather_heather and @misshelen86 it’s so so so hard to watch others immediately get KU while you're still trying, especially when they’re in your family. I’ve lived this myself, and please know I am always here if you need someone to vent to. It has absolutely had hard moments, but in the end it’s been nice to be so close to my niece and nephew.
@misshelen86 I’m so sorry YH is still feeling uncomfortable, hoping for relief soon for him. I’m hoping that once he’s healed you’ll be able to get back into trying.
@whitealbum29
@looeeze I’m so sorry about the BFN. If you’re both dealing with a dx, then I think you may be prudent to think about moving to IVF next. I’m always available for questions about the process! It was one of hardest things I’ve done, but being on the other side of the ER is a good feeling.
@inthewoods23 SO FREAKING excited for your FET!!!!!!!!!!! December hype!!!!!!
@bluetickgal I’m so glad you had a great weekend, AND that you’re both on the same page. That can be really hard.
@kiki047 SO SO SO amped for your FET!!!!! Also – re: close bdays, I think this might be your mom’s chance to shine here, no?
@pom9207 So happy for you on your embryos!!!! Hopefully your hysteroscopy goes well!
@abarr723 Sorry the TWW is so painful! Hopefully the rest of it goes quickly!
@mama_mea So sorry you find yourself here again. Hoping this cycle of resetting goes quickly!
@keikilove OH FRIEND!!!!! I am so stinking happy you’ve been approved for IVF! AMAZING NEWS OVERALL!!!!!
@emeraldduchess Friend, sending you all of my
I’m sorry he’s being so stubborn. I’m not sure if you know this, but MH
also delayed us by several years on TTC, so I completely empathize. It was a
real hurdle for me to get over emotionally when we hit 12 months TTC that he
had delayed us so long and now we were getting an IF dx. I had anger and so
much pain. Having a treatment plan helped both of us, so I hope YH gets his act
together soon because I’m hoping having a clear plan to move forward will help
you. 
@manillabar Hopefully your video consult went well today!!!
@kpearse99 So many
friend, so glad your
trip was relaxing!
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
@emeraldduchess yeah Christmas!! 😂
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
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 ended due to filing divorce
**New relationship starting May 2024**
Surprise BFP!! | 9.7.25 | EDD 5.11.26
I took a personal day today so I could go to my mid-morning RE appointment and have the time to digest everything. We're going to move forward with IVF as soon as we sit down with the genetic counselor (insurance requires it). I had my AMH level checked again and the nurse at the RE's office went over the meds with me. It's not too intimidating (menopur, gonal f, and Lupron). I can do all the injections myself too, which is a relief. DH was really nervous about doing it. I feel like we're in really good hands with our doctor and the nurses at our clinic.
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
@mvt2003 I'm sorry about how this cycle went. ❤️ Here's to CD1! :)
***TW******IVF Failure / Success***
<div class=" Spoiler">My transfer in September didn't stick, either. I didn't respond to the medicated protocol we tried next, for whatever reason, so we went back to the same natural protocol, with trigger and Endometrin. Even after October failed, too, we just put one foot in front of the other, and <i>Finally</i> had success with our third natural cycle in November (without really doing anything different).</div>
Fx for you this time, that all you've got to do is get to the right embie. (((Hugs))) It's so hard while you're going through it, but fx this new cycle will be the one!
IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP
FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19
FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273
June Signature Challenge - Favorite TV Quotes
@emeraldduchess It sounds like you had a great RE appointment and that you have a clear plan to move forward, and that makes me happy for you!! I know it's been a rough road, especially with the fighting with DH about IVF and all, so it makes me happy that there's a plan now and a solid direction to go in.
BFP: 10/27/2011 | EDD: 6/30/12
DS born 6/28/12 via C/S
TTC #2: September 2018
Me: 36 | DH: 39
Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay.
@emeraldduchess I’m avoiding the crazy so far, hopefully that continues! I’m so sorry it’s been such a tough time, but I’m glad the week is ending on a much better note!! I’m so happy you are moving forward with IVF and that you feel good about things now!!
@emeraldduchess I am glad you are feeling good about the appointment and the clinic! I did all injections myself too.
@bluetickgal yes! I am so happy/relieved. What an emotional ride!
*TW*
Married: 09/16
TTC #1 08/18
~2019~
IUI #1 #2 #3 with letrozole cancelled
Natural cycle IUI #4 10/19 BFN
First RE visit 11/19
Clomid 50mg + IUI#5 11/19 BFN
Elevated prolactin dx confirmed 11/19
Clomid 50mg + IUI#6 cancelled
~2020~
IVF #1 ICSI+PGT-A 02/20
32R 19M 14F 7B 7 PGT-A normal
Hysteroscopy to remove polyps 3/20
FET 05/20 BFP! beta #1 9dp6dt 443.8; beta #2 11dp6dt 1212
Baby has a heartbeat! 6w5d HB 128
@misshelen86 I loveee Yoga! I havent been in a while, I should definitely get back into it, that and get back to the gym to relieve some stress!
@mvt2003 I am SOOO glad your appointment went well! I am so glad that there is a plan in place and I am glad AF's timing was perfect for you to jump right back in! Your such a strong woman, you got this!!
@emeraldduchess I have been having a hard time with the site and the app on my phone, and that's where I do a majority of my bumping! I have been having to log in on my laptop, and even the, it takes forever to load. I wish they would make the app better. also, I am glad you are moving forward! I am sorry that you and YH got into it bad this week
**TW*pregnancy mentioned**
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
We briefly discussed the possibility of transferring our last two together, but tabled it for the time being, as our plan has just been to stick with eSET (elective single embryo transfer). Not sure how old you are, but I was 34.5 or so at the time of retrieval, so the good news is even if I'm closer to 40 or more by the time we are nearing the end of our journey, those embies will be a good few years younger at least. 🤷 So we will have to weigh a LOT of various factors before opting to transfer two, and honestly I'm still leaning towards one at a time, even if we were to be OOP for it down the line. Especially given cost wise, the natural FET protocol I'm sure costs significantly less than a medicated one. I'm excited for you!!!
@abarr723 ooof, sorry about that gut-punch from your cousin. It's those kind of situations that can make IF that much more painful. Major hugs to you.
*TW*
Married: 09/16
TTC #1 08/18
~2019~
IUI #1 #2 #3 with letrozole cancelled
Natural cycle IUI #4 10/19 BFN
First RE visit 11/19
Clomid 50mg + IUI#5 11/19 BFN
Elevated prolactin dx confirmed 11/19
Clomid 50mg + IUI#6 cancelled
~2020~
IVF #1 ICSI+PGT-A 02/20
32R 19M 14F 7B 7 PGT-A normal
Hysteroscopy to remove polyps 3/20
FET 05/20 BFP! beta #1 9dp6dt 443.8; beta #2 11dp6dt 1212
Baby has a heartbeat! 6w5d HB 128
@pom9207 I am definitely going to bring it up if this cycle doesn't end as planned.
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
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
ETA: I looked at my monitoring bloodwork from last week and my LH and estrogen levels were crazy high. Like my LH went from 20-60 overnight when it usually hovers around 20. And one day my estrogen was over 800. What the heck? If this was a concern my RE would/should have said something on Thursday, right?
@abarr723 Sorry for the news and roller coaster of emotions that come with it! And that someone can go 9 months and not know blows my mind. I know it happens, just wow.
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