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*!* 3T Weekly Check In 4/28 *!*

HAPPY SUNDAY! 

So sorry that I missed a week! Was busy with IVF stuff and we're trying to sell our house so it's been nutty! Please keep me honest if I missed an update!  

Reply to this post if you would like your information updated. And let me know if I missed any BFPs. Please post an update at least monthly so I know you are still active. You will be removed if you go more than 4 weeks without posting.

If you would like to be added, please answer the questions below:
1. What is your name (if you want to share)?
2. When did you start TTC (month/year)?
3. What is your diagnosis, if you have one?
4. What treatments are you doing?

QOTW: Do you shop for future baby things? Or is that a no no for you? 

February 2013 BFPs
Neffanie
lynnyloo
March 2013 BFPs
Svenny1011
RmJohns92
YouMe&Bax
Morris811
lobosabby
Emily&Chad
jle625
polkadot19
ky29
katyj25
Neesey
PurplePanda2
ChrisnTris
April 2013 BFPs
Starbinks
Runforcookies
richzep



PCOS
**madasm0530 / Madas - TTC since 1/2012
treatment: Waiting on RE appointment
**MrsM507 - TTC since 7/2011
treatment: currently on a break
**Durham1008 - TTC since 2/2010
treatment: Trying on own
**KLN1179 - TTC since 5/2010
treatment: going to a RE soon
**Laylarue / Lauren - TTC since 7/2011
treatment: on break
**pennygwen - TTC since 5/2006
treatment: endometrial bipsy, meeting w/ RE
**tiger.girl102 / Jessica ? TTC since 9/2011
treatment: femara + IUI
**ELK2013 / Emily ? TTC since 11/2011
treatment: Gonal F + trigger + TI

MFI
**monimu13 / Monica - TTC since 7/2011
treatment: taking a break and discussing IVF
**CLynn82au - TTC since 8/2011
treatment: On BCP for IVF#1
**jjdale288 - TTC since 10/2011
treatment: HSG showed fibroids/polyps, DH uro appt
**jschwind22 / Jodi - TTC since 2/2011
treatment: FET this summer
**BlueJoan / Erin - TTC since 10/2011
treatment: Waiting on Urology appointment
**Jessieann1020 / Jessie ? TTC since 06/2008
treatment: fertilaid, waiting for next SA
**Akiesha - TTC since 11/2011
treatment: Clomid + IUI

Combination / Other
**Cara1024 / Cara - TTC since 4/2012
dx: MFI & autoimmune issues
treatment: 2ww for IUI #2
**curlylocks3 / Curls - TTC since 11/2011
dx: Diminished ovarian reserve
treatment: IVF Consult coming up
**futurehuber - TTC since 9/2011
dx: PCOS & MFI
treatment: IVF#1
**tigger99 - TTC since 5/2011
dx: MFI & annovulation
treatment: IUI#3 - Clomid + trigger
**NariaDreaming - TTC since 10/2011
dx: Emdometrial hyperplasia
treatment: 90 days of provera, then biopsy
**twistandturnsto2 / Sara - TTC since 2/2011
dx: Blocked tubes
treatment: FET#1
**Kathy4678 - TTC since 3/2010
dx: Severe MFI, DOR
treatment: Stimming for IVF #2
**Intuitive Blue - TTC since 11/2011
dx: Non-Classical Congential Adrenal Hyperplasia
treatment: currently on a break
**mrsrichey11 / Heather - TTC since 5/2011
dx: Endometriosis & PCOS
treatment: femara in June
**katib77 - TTC since 7/2009
dx: MFI & LPD
treatment: TI until IUI#5 in June
**bbg676 / Alicia - TTC since 8/2011
dx: PCOS/High T/Low Prog/Autoimmune/IgG def/Amenorrhea
treatment: Vitex
**AustinAg03 - TTC since 11/2011
dx: Paratubal cysts on both tubes removed / unexplained
treatment: IUI converted to IVF, ET canceled due to OHSS
**Love4Labs326 - TTC since 5/1011
dx: DOR & MFI
treatment: IVF in June
**AJC&Maggie - TTC since 3/2011
treatment: Clomid + Trigger + IUI
**chelc512 / Chelsie - TTC since 8/2011
dx: No/Weak ovulation
treatment: currently on a break
**BPGP2233 / Jaclyn - TTC since 4/2012
dx: inflamed cells on uterine wall
treatment: meds to help cells, then biopsy
**badrianne - TTC since 2/2012
dx: uterine polyp
treatment: polyp removed, trying on own for three cycles
**Cbowl - TTC since 3/2012
testing - anovulatory cycles, dialated tubes, possible PCOS
treatment: Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI#1
**lorirachel ? TTC since 4/2012
dx: One ovary and possibly high FSH levels
treatment: 100mg Clomid
**Wolfette139 - TTC since 11/2011
dx: high prolactin and unicornuate uterus
treatment: natural cycles, MRI, then possible surgery
**ena724 ? TTC since 10/2010
dx: Endometriosis
treatment: Depot Lupron until end of April
**ttuprincess / Kristina ? TTC since 11/2011
dx: Endo, PCOS
treatment: Endometrial biopsy coming
**Scbedi - TTC since 3/2012
dx: anovulatory
treatment: Femara + Trigger + IUI
**sueann911- TTC since 09/2011
dx: Endometriosis and paratubal cyst
treatment: Femara + IUI
**talon1226 / Beth ? TTC since 08/2011
dx: PCOS & MFI
treatment: IVF later this year
**boyankl ? TTC since 09/2011
dx: PCOS, Hypothyroidism, Removed left tube, MFI
treatment: On a break waiting for varicocele surgery results
**notentoughpeasinmypod / Jolene ? TTC since 01/2012
dx: low progesterone
treatment: TI + progesterone supplements
**MrsC430 / Caitlin ? TTC since 01/2011
dx: blocked/damaged tubes
treatment: FET #1 in May

Unexplained
**Twinkie0612 - TTC since 8/2011
treatment: IUI#1
**Mochadoodle / Robyn - TTC since 6/2011
treatment: Femara + TI
**megs3084 / Megan - TTC since 1/2011
dx: early DOR
treatment: prep for IVF#3
**Mandilu1981 - TTC since 10/2011
treatment: Femera + IUI
**vpine - TTC since 1/2011
treatment: IVF this summer
**vanillajen / Jen - TTC since 9/2010
treatment: IUI#1
**CaliCarly1976 - TTC since 7/2011
treatment: Clomid
**rox825 - TTC since 9/2011
treatment: clomid + trigger + TI
**GermanGirl2007 - TTC since 2/2011
treatment: Clomid + IUI#3
**babydreams13 - TTC since 10/2011
treatment: Clomid + Trigger + IUI #2
**icogburn / Lesha - TTC since 5/1012
treatment: Benched from cysts,TI
**clh444 / Cris - TTC since 7/2012
treatment: Clomid + IUI
**oot_bride22 - TTC since 7/2012
dx: possible form of PCOS
treatment: Clomid + Estrovil
**Hippos11 - TTC since 7/2013
treatment: Femara + Ovidrel + IUI#1
**bttrcookie3 / Sara - TTC since 12/2011
treatment: Clomid
**MTDB ? TTC since 11/2011
treatment: IUI + Clomid + trigger
**shellbeans82 ? TTC since 11/2011
treatment: femara + TI
**prdusmcwyf ? TTC since 06/2009
dx: blocked tubes, now corrected so unexplained
treatment: Follistim + Ganirelix +IUI
**Banker&BSN ? TTC since 03/2011
treatment: Clomid + trigger + TI
**letsgobowlingx - TTC since 1/2012
treatment: Clomid + trigger + IUI
**SpartanGirl24 ? TTC since 10/2011
treatment: Clomid + trigger + IUI #2
**Whoberry ? TTC since 08/2010
treatment: IVF with ICSI

No diagnosis yet - testing
**JennyS86 ? TTC since 02/2012
currently going through testing- follow up visit in May

 

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Re: *!* 3T Weekly Check In 4/28 *!*

  • Hi Ladies!

    I had my ER for IVF #2 last week- we got 8 eggs and currently have seven embies growing well! We were pushed to a 5 day transfer on Tuesday. All good news so far. We'll transfer two and cross our fingers.

    QOTW: No baby stuff for me. Feels too awkward. I do have DH's rocking horse from when he was little that I rescued from his parents house (they were gonna give it away!). But other that that- nothin.  

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  • Today is CD 31 and I started spotting a few days ago, which means that CD1 is probably near. :( We'll probably be visiting the doctor this week in order to determine what's next for us.

    QOTW: I used to buy all kinds of things for a future baby, but I've recently stopped doing that. In fact, I've given a few of these things away as baby shower gifts. We are approaching two years of TTC and seeing those things around the house is starting to make me a bit sad.

    Mr. & Mrs. - Est. 10.03.2009

    TTC #1 since 06.2011 Me-24 DH-24

    12.2011 SA = Normal

    06.2012 First visit with OB/GYN

    10.2012 Clomid 50mg + TI = BFN

    11.2012 Clomid 50mg + TI = BFN

    12.2012 Clomid 100mg + TI = BFN

    01.2013 First visit with RE

    02.2013 Clomid 150mg + TI = BFN

    03.2013 Femara 5mg + TI = BFN

    05.2013 Femara 5mg + TI = BFN

    06.2013 Femara 7.5mg + TI = BFN

    *Taking a break*  

  • I had monitoring yesterday and today, going back again tomorrow to trigger (hopefully) and then start TI.  Looks like I have 2 follies on the right and 1 on the left.  I've never responded with 3 follies before, my first 2 clomid cycles I had 2 and then 1, so I'm a little nervous.

    QOTW:  Definitely a no for me on the baby gear.  I feel like that would be tempting fate, or something like that.  Plus it would make it that much more frustrating to me to have baby stuff around month after month.

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    TTC since Sept 2011, Unexplained IF
    Oct 12 - Jan 14: 3 clomid/TI cycles, 2 hysteroscopies, 2 IUIs, 1 BFP (MMC @ 12w), 2 more IUIs
    Feb 14: Gonal-f + IUI #5 = BFP! (EDD 11/4/14)
    Baby boy arrived 11/13/14!

  • Happy Sunday ladies!

    I am 12dpt and 10dpo and holding out to test on Tuesday.  Even if this cycle is a bust, I am extatic that I am not spotting!  I normally start spotting around 7dpo.  If we are moving on to round 2 of this, I think we are are going to do the same thing.  And if another round of TI fails then on to IUI.

    QOTD:  I have not bought anything for our future baby.  However, I am guilty at looking at things online.  But I also look at fly traps online...I am a total Internet window shopper!  

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  • Next cycle we are moving on to injects and IUI.  It has been more difficult for me emotionally than I thought that we need more intervention, but not really unexpected.  My appointment to go over everything is tomorrow. 

     

    Forgot the question!: No, I don't have any baby related items.  When we first started TTC I made a LOT of bookmarks for stuff.  I haven't done that in a long time now.

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    TTC #1 since November 2011
    Dx: Unexplained Infertility, probable endometriosis
    Feb-April 2013: Femara + TI: BFN
    May - September 2013:  Follistim + Ovidrel + IUI#1-4 = BFN
    IVF # 1 November 2013: transferred 1 perfect blast = BFN
    IVF # 2 April 2014: Endo scrape, transferred 2 blasts = BFP!! (first ever!), CP
    FET #1 June 2014: transferred 2 blasts = BFFN
    New Dx: Repeat Implantation Failure
     IVF # 3 November 2014 = BFP!!  Beta #1 9dp5t 272  Beta # 2 11dp5dt 626
    It's Twins! 
    *everyone welcome*
  • Hi ladies!

    I'm just chugging away on the Trental.  Hopefully this 3 months goes by fast and we can do the FET in August.

    QOTW:  I just have the Chicago Bears onesies that I gave to DH in December when we got a BFP from IVF #1. I also may or may not have an Amazon registry that I made while on bedrest during the IVF.  Just a place to save things that I see that I like.

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    TTC #1 since February 2011
    Me: 29 (3/5/13- high NK cells)  DH: 28 (5/8/12- MFI low morph and motility)
    Cycle #21 (IUI#1), Cycle #22 (HSG 9/21/12) and Cycle #23 (IUI#2)=  image
    Cycle #24- December Snow Bunny IVF #1
    ER 12/6/12 (14R, 11M, 9F), ET 12/9/12 transferred 2 day 3 embies
    Bleeding and low betas=very cautious image C/P 5W3D
    Cycle #26 March Lucky Duck- FET #1
    scheduled 3/20/13- CANCELLED- lining issues
    Cycle #27 May Emerald- FET #1.2
    delayed- Starting Trental for 3 months + natural cycles Cycle #28-30=  image
    Cycle #31 August Shooting Star- FET #1.3 
    transferred 1 hatching blast 8/21/13= imageBetas 8/30 (108) and 9/3 (565)

    U/S 9/19/13- HR is 128!  U/S #2 10/4/13- HR is 174!
    It's a BOY!

  • In my first IVF cycle.  Can't seem to update my siggy but things have been going well so far.  My 5 day transfer is tomorrow.  We plan to transfer one blast and hope for some frosties!

    QOTW: I bought a little monkey to give DH when we got our first BFP.  Pulled it out again with BFP #2.  Starting to think it's jinxed.  I won't buy anything else but I did see some cute piggy banks online yesterday that were really tempting.

     

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  • Kathy ~ Great job on getting 8 eggs!

    tigger ~ (((hugs))) IF is such a mind f**k, I'm sorry you are having those feelings.

    As for me, I did have a minor freak out yesterday when I realized that I am starting Lupron for IVF #2 on Wednesday and my med order isn't completed yet!!! I keep telling myself that it will all be ok, but if the pharmacy doesn't call me back by noon on Monday, you can bet I will be calling them!  I have come down with a bit of a cold too, so I am doing everything in my power to get better asap. 

    QOTW: No baby stuff here. I can't bring myself to buy anything. My mother is hanging on to some things for me..... my old toys, a blanket and some stuffed toys my grandmother made, etc. I really hope that we get to use them, it doesn't look like my sister will have any children and my brother is finished having them so I'd hate it if she hung on to these heirlooms and we didn't end up with any children. I think it's really sweet of her to save it, though.

     

    Me: 37, DH: 35 :: TCC since 2/11 SA: Perfect! CD3  HSG = Blocked Right Tube
    April- Femara 2.5mg + Trigger + IUI = BFN   May- Femara 5mg = CX - No Response on Left = BFN
    June- Femara 7.5mg + Trigger + IUI = BFN  August- Lap & Hysteroscopy = Blocked & Partially Blocked Tubes
    September- Femara 5mg = CX - No Response on Left = BFN  October- 100mg Clomid + Trigger + TI = BFN
    IVF # 1: Stims 11/30 ER 12/12/12! (10R, 10M, 8F, 2T, 6 F) :: Beta #1- 176  c/p @ 4w4d
    FET #1 February 26th :: Lost 4 to Thaw, Transferred 2 = BFFN
    IVF # 2 Stims 5/10 ER 5/21 (15R, 13M, 13F, 2T, 7F- 6d3 & 1d5) :: Beta # 1- 15 c/p @ 4w
    FET #2 Cancelled, Right Tube Developed a Hydro  8/28 Hydro & Scar Tissue Removed  Cleared for FET
    FET #2.2 Scheduled for September 20th
    2 Thawed, 2 Transferred! Beta #1- 96, Beta #2 906! :: EDD June 10th
    2015- 2 failed FET. We are done
    SURPRISE! BFP 8/8/16   EDD 4/1/17

     
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  • Today is CD 2...no miracle BFP on an unmedicated TI cycle...shocker.  Anyways, starting cycle 23, I think we are going to continue with our break, its actually been kinda nice.  

    I don't buy baby things, really can't even look at stuff in the store without getting sad.  I also have a wish list on amazon like Schwind where I just save stuff I like.  

    Good luck to everyone cycling right now!  Hugs to those who need it :) 

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    TTC since July 2011
    BFP #1: 2/15/12-Ectopic/Mtx at 6 wks

    BFP #2: 10/12/12-m/c at 5 wks. 
    BFP #3: 8/27/13
    Me: MTHFR, Low AMH (1.1), High NK cells and Antiphospholipid Antibodies.
    DH:MFI-Low morph (1%), DNA fragmentation: Excellent!
    5 rounds of clomid, 3 IUIs, and multiple non-medicated cycles- BFFN                                                      
    IVF with ICSI in August 2013 brought us our babies.  ER-9R, 7M, 4F w/ICSI  ET of 2-Grade 2 blasts. 
    + HPT at 6dp5dt. #1 (8dp5dt)- 105    #2 (13dp5dt)- 510  #3 (15dp5dt)- 960  #4 (17dp5dt)- 1889
    Dx shortened cervix, PTL, and preeclampsia during pregnancy.  Lots of medications and 13 weeks of bedrest, babies were born healthy at 34w4d!


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  • Kathy I'm so excited for your little embies!!  Everything crossed sweetie!  

    Whoberry - Good luck at your transfer!!

    Update on me:  Last break cycle!  Should have cd1 for IUI#5 around May 18th.  Coming up so quick now!

    QOTW:  I've not bought a single thing in in the almost 4 years of TTC - even after our first BFP because it ended so quick.  I keep thinking maybe I should buy one little this this upcoming cycle as a symbol of hope but who knows?  We do have a changing table in our guest bedroom from SIL and the matching crib has been in her basement waiting for us for over three years now. :(  It used to be really depressing to see it, but since it's in a room I almost never enter and I'm using it for storage currently, I try not to think what it's really for.   


    TTC since July 2009. Dx MFI & LPD. 
    IUI#1&2&3 (2011 & 2012) BFN
    IUI#4 1/23/13 on 75iu x9 Follistim = BFP then chem preg m/c (Feb 2013)
    IUI#5 BFN (April 2013)
    IVF w/ICSI Oct. 2, 2012 - 13R, 11M, 7F, 1 frozen blast 4BB grade - - - FET Nov 15, 2013
    BFP! Beta 1:104 @ 10dp6dt, Beta 2:178 @ 12dp6dt,  beta 3:366 @ 14dp6dt
    Saw heartbeat twice before missed M/C at 8w3d on 12/27/13, missing my little angel boy
    JUNE 2014 IVF#2;  5R, 2M, 1F Three day transfer 6/7.  Beta 6/18 - BFN
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  • FX for everyone who needs it! I'm on CD16 waiting to O. It's just TI this cycle as we are still in the testing phase. DH and I are meeting with the doctor tomorrow to discuss our results and hopefully come up with a plan. My HSG showed that I have a Mullerian Anomaly... Septate, arcuate, or bicornuate... So I had a MRI to hopefully complete the diagnosis. I'm nervous about what we will find out tomorrow.

    QOTW: I bought a onesie at the 2011 Philly Marathon race expo that says "In training for the 2030 Philly Marathon" ... I was so excited to have just come off of the pill... I didn't think that it would turn into a painful reminder at this point. I keep it hidden and every now and then take it out to remind myself to keep the faith.
    **SIGGY WARNING**

    Me: 32 DH: 35  TTC#1 since March 2012
    Dx: Poor Embryo Quality, Arcuate Uterus, Poor Uterine Blood Flow, Mild Endo, 
           Protein S Deficiency, Sjorgen's Syndrome 

    IUI #1-5: BFN
    Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy: minimal endo, partial septoplasty
    IVF #1: 10R/6M/6F ~ Day 3 ET = BFN
    IVF #2: 14R/9M/5F ~ transfer canceled ~ all embryos arrested at 1-2 cell stage
    IVF #3: 9R/5M/5F ~ 1 frosty!
    IVF #4 (FET #1): BFN

    IVF #5 (DE IVF #1 with Dr. KK protocol): Currently PREGNANT!!!!!!
    Synthroid + Prednisone + Metformin + Baby Aspirin + Supplements Galore = 15+ pills a day
    Lupron + Lovenox + Delestrogen + IVIG + B/W = 2-5 pokes a day
    19R, 17M, 17F - transferred two Grade A blasts 11/16, four frosties!!!
    Beta #1 11/24 (13dpo/8dp5dt) = 367 ~ Beta #2 11/26 (15dpo/10dp5dt) = 709
    Beta #3 11/29 (18dpo/13dp5dt) = 1,997 ~ Beta #4 12/1 (20dpo/15dp5dt) = 3,403

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    If you would like to be added, please answer the questions below:
    1. What is your name if you want to share? CC
    2. When did you start TTC month/year? Off BCP 9/2011, officially TTC since 3/2012
    3. What is your diagnosis, if you have one? Finding out soon! In the testing phase
    4. What treatments are you doing? None yet
    **SIGGY WARNING**

    Me: 32 DH: 35  TTC#1 since March 2012
    Dx: Poor Embryo Quality, Arcuate Uterus, Poor Uterine Blood Flow, Mild Endo, 
           Protein S Deficiency, Sjorgen's Syndrome 

    IUI #1-5: BFN
    Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy: minimal endo, partial septoplasty
    IVF #1: 10R/6M/6F ~ Day 3 ET = BFN
    IVF #2: 14R/9M/5F ~ transfer canceled ~ all embryos arrested at 1-2 cell stage
    IVF #3: 9R/5M/5F ~ 1 frosty!
    IVF #4 (FET #1): BFN

    IVF #5 (DE IVF #1 with Dr. KK protocol): Currently PREGNANT!!!!!!
    Synthroid + Prednisone + Metformin + Baby Aspirin + Supplements Galore = 15+ pills a day
    Lupron + Lovenox + Delestrogen + IVIG + B/W = 2-5 pokes a day
    19R, 17M, 17F - transferred two Grade A blasts 11/16, four frosties!!!
    Beta #1 11/24 (13dpo/8dp5dt) = 367 ~ Beta #2 11/26 (15dpo/10dp5dt) = 709
    Beta #3 11/29 (18dpo/13dp5dt) = 1,997 ~ Beta #4 12/1 (20dpo/15dp5dt) = 3,403

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  • Hello, ladies. ((Hugs)) to those who need them today. 

    QOTW: I haven't bought anything. I have always kind of felt like it is tempting fate. I took up knitting not long ago to help with the stress of work and IF treatments. It has been hard not to knit cute baby blankets and baby clothes but I have managed to keep myself busy with other projects.  

     

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    Me 32 :: DH 41

     TTC since November, 2011

    DH's SA : Excellent

    Lap and Hysteroscopy June 2012

    DX: PCOS, Stage III Endo, slight Adenomyosis, blocked tube, and probable LPD

    Treatments:  6 Months Lupron Depot injections; 1500 mg metformin; 3 cycles of Clomid + TI = BFN

    3 endometrial biopsies all were "out of phase" 

    September - December, 2013:  Break to lose weight and get healthy

    40 lb weight loss but still not ovulating "in phase"  

    February - March 2014: bcps + follistim + trigger + TI = BFP

     Beta #1 (12dpo): 30; Beta #2 (18dpo): 500; Beta #3 (25dpo): 7,000!!! 

    1st u/s 4/16: One beautiful hb at 144 bmp 

    2nd u/s 4/29: hb at 166 bmp.  Graduated from RE!!

    TEAM PINK! 

    Baby girl arrived on Thanksgiving day weighing 7lbs 6oz and measuring 20 inches

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  • Good luck to those that need it, and hugs to those that need them too!

    Today is CD1 for me, so unsurprisingly, our cancelled IUI - turned Clomid + TI cycle didn't work. So it looks like we are on to Letrazole + IUI#3.5 this cycle. I'm taking a week off of work and going home to spend time with my family, so hopefully that will help get my mind off of things a little bit.

    QOTW: No, I do not buy baby related things. To me it just feels like a reminder of what I don't have. I get my fair share of looking at baby things because I have 5 nieces and nephews, but I don't buy anything to keep for myself.


    ** After  2 1/2 years of Unexplained IF, 2 failed medicated cycles, and 4 failed IUI's - our baby girl came to us through the miracle of
     Mini IVF! **

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  • IUI #2 (first with RE) was a bust.  I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up since it was an unmedicated IUI, but I did and was really disappointed when the cycle was a BFN.  

    We are now starting a Clomid + trigger + IUI cycle.  This is my first cycle with a trigger shot.  Also, since I had really bad post coital tests, my RE did some cultures before my IUI and one came back positive for a bacterial infection.  DH and I were both given antibiotics since it's possible to pass the infection back and forth.

    ETA: I forgot the QOTW.  I don't really buy baby things, I figure there will be plenty of time for shopping once I am pregnant.  I did buy a pregnancy book for both me and DH and a baby names book early on in our TTC process.  I only bought them because they were clearances when borders went out of business and both are tucked away in a drawer right now.  I have started crocheting a baby blanket.  DH thought I needed to get back into some hobbies to help distract me from our IF treatments (he's probably right).  I started crocheting last year when I made a baby blanket for my sister (It turned out a little lopsided but not bad for my first attempt.  She loved it and takes it to all of my nephew's picture).  I just hope starting another baby blanket wasn't a bad idea. 

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    September 2012: Start IF testing

    DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA  Me (32): Slightly low progesterone, hostile CM, carrier for CF, Moderately high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA

    October 2012-May 2014: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, and 1 failed FETw/donor embryos

    November 2014: IVF w/ICSI #4 Agonist/Antagonist with EPP and Prednisone, Baby Aspirin, Lovenox, and IVIG for immune issues.  Converted to freeze all due to lining issues.  2 blasts frozen on day 6!

    January 2015: FET #2 Cancelled due to lining issues

    April 2015: FET #2.1


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  • If you would like to be added, please answer the questions below:
    1. What is your name if you want to share? KT
    2. When did you start TTC month/year? 12/2011
    3. What is your diagnosis? Low morphology IR cycles, but not PCOS.
    4. What treatments are you doing? Metformin, Femera IUI

    We have a couple things from when we were kids, but not buying anything.
    Married 4-26-2011  Me 31 DH 28  
    TTC since 12/2011  
    5/4/13-IUI #1=BFN,  6/3/13-IUI #2=BFN, 7/1/2013-IUI #3=BFP!!!
    Little Man arrived 3/28/14 at 10:32pm
    9 lb 1 oz & 21 3/4 inches




  • 1. What is your name if you want to share?
    Ali

    2. When did you start TTC month/year?

    4/2011
    3. What is your diagnosis, if you have one?

    Finishing up testing. I have elevated DHEAs and am going for a redraw then meeting with my doctor to discuss that as well as a lap.
    4. What treatments are you doing?
    Nothing yet.

    QOTW: Do you shop for future baby things? Or is that a no no for you? 

    I don't. I bought a couple things when I got my BFP last year and it sucks looking at then so I try not to even look at the store.
     TTC#1 Since April 2011 
    BFP#1 5.23.12 C/P 4w4d 
    BFP #2 10.1.13
    EDD June 10, 2014
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  • I'm JennyS, TTC since Feb 2012.  preliminary testing with the RE is finally complete, and followup is this Thursday!  a little bummed bc DH won't be able to make the appointment, but I didn't want to wait another month!  Last week at my hsg, the Nurse Practitioner said it looks like PCOS (i had a feeling!), and we'll probably start with clomid or letrozole.  she said we'd start with timed intercourse and move to IUI if that doesn't work!  sounds like a great plan. I'm looking forward to seeing if they plan to trigger or add metformin, even though I'm not IR.

    have a nice week, Ladies!

    QOTW:  I don't buy baby things because 9 months is a long time! tempting though!   I have been guilty of "window shopping" online for maternity clothes (also not needed for a while) just to see what's out there...I had been hoping that I'd need a dress like that for a wedding this summer.

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    Mama to Three Girls: 
    Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor
    and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!






  • 1. What is your name if you want to share? Angie

    2. When did you start TTC month/year? Sept. 2011

    3. What is your diagnosis, if you have one? PCOS, hypothyroid, blocked left tube.

    4. What treatments are you doing? Did two Clomid cycles, but on an unmedicated break due to vacation timing.

    QOTW: No, I don't buy baby stuff, but that's something I cannot wait to do. Although we do have almost a full nursery crib, dressers... From my aunt, but it's all at my moms so we don't have to look at it.
    **Blog**
    *TTC #1* since Sept '11.
    BFP #1 2/26/12. C/P 3/1/12 
    Dx Oct '12: Hypothyroid, PCOS and blocked left tube.
    1500mg Metformin, 75mcg Synthroid
    Feb: 100mg Clomid + Trigger + TI= BFN
    March: 150mg Clomid + Trigger + TI= 4 mature follies- BFN 
    April: Unmedicated cycle due to vacation timing= BFN
    May: *IUI #1* Letrozole + Trigger + IUI=BFP!
    1st Beta (17dpo): 455  Progesterone: 40
    2nd Beta: (19dpo):  810  Progesterone: 37
    1st ultrasound 6 weeks 5 days: Twins!


  • 1. What is your name if you want to share? olson2903

    2. When did you start TTC month/year? June 2012

    3. What is your diagnosis, if you have one? scarred cervix, keeps scarring closed 

    4. What treatments are you doing? laparoscopy for endometriosis & hysteroscopies to open cervix followed by IUI's

    QOTW: No I dont buy stuff. Currently my husband uses what would be the nursery as an extra closet for him... It's embarrassing how much clothes and shoes he has! I do sometimes look on-line for nursery ideas/themes though :) 
  • HI ladies!! Congrats to all the BFPs and ((HUGS)) to all who needs them!

    I am smack in the middle of my 1st 2ww after my first medicated cycle. In all honesty it is probably my first true blue 2ww ever since I never even ovulated before. I am letting myself get way too hopeful though!

    QOTW: When I went to Europe last month I went to Florence where the writer of Pinocchio is from so I bought a little Pinocchio doll and then I got a Pattington bear stuffed animal and kids book when we were in London. When I got home I told my hubby that if thinks we should have them then I could give them to my BFF who just had a baby. He didn't have a problem with it.  Also, my test day is May 6th, which is the Monday before M-Day, so I had a moment of insanity and ordered a couple of baby rattles so we could surprise our family on M-day. I will probably regret ordering those but I figure we will surprise them at some point with a baby, even if it is adoption down the road... I also may or may not have a private board for baby stuff on Pinterest.

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    Age: Me 26, DH 27, Married Oct. 10, 2009 ,TTC since March 2012
    Problem: Irregular menstruation, unexplained
    Nov&Dec-Provera because of no period after 35+ days
    First RE appt 1/10/2013
    Tests: TSH (normal), Prolactin (normal), SA (abnormal)
    Hysteroscopy (normal) and PCOS labs (negative/normal) 1/15/2013
    2/1/13- HPT BFP but Beta Hcg was negative
    Plan: Femara + Trigger + IUI in April if no real BFP before then Bloggy Blog!
  • Hi Ladies!!  Good luck to those of you in the middle of a cycle and ((HUGS)) to those who need them!!

    I am right in the middle of the dreaded 2WW!!!  I could test a week from today, but will be in St. Louis visiting my SIL's brand new baby and I decided to wait the extra day and test on Monday when we get home :)  I am staying optimistic and I am definitely having phantom symptoms lol....but, I am not anxious to test this time around...I think I'm scared of the emotions that come IF its a BFN.

    QOTW: We have not bought anything baby related....I want to save all that excitement to when we actually have a baby to shop for.  It brings too much sadness at the current time.

    Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and have a great week ahead ladies. 

     

     

    Me: 27, DH: 29*** TTC since November 2011 *** Dx with PCOS in September 2012 
    ***September 2012: IUI #1 = BFN*** 
     ***October 2012: IUI #2 = cancelled due to not responding to meds ***
     ***February 2013: IUI #3 - BFN ***
     *** April 2013: Gonal-f, HCG Trigger and TI = BFN*** 
     ***May/June 2013: TAKING A BREAK.***
    ***July 2013: Gonal-f, Trigger and TI = BFN***
    ***August 2013: Gonal-f, Trigger and TI = Cancelled due to over-stimulating***
    ***September/October 2013: Fermara, Gonal-f, Trigger and TI = BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beta #1: 65, Beta #2: 210!!!!!!***




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  • I have my baseline appt. tomorrow for IUI 3.2. FX everything looks great after lupron and we can get the show on the road.

    QOTW: I do not buy any baby things. Before I had my m/c I bought a few books but now can't even stomach to look where I have them hidden. It's hard to get excited with IF.  

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  • I'm CD 24 / 11 DPO on our first IUI cycle with Femara 5 mg. DHs post wash was over 40 mil so that made me real hopeful but now that I'm at the end of the 2ww my spirits are getting down because I'm so accustomed to a BFN that I can't even fathom a second line. I will test tomorrow. I did have some spotting at 10 dpo, which made me think AF will show in a day or two but the spotting stopped, so I'm more confused than ever.

    If there is a next cycle, it will probably be Femara and TI or natural. We will be out of town during FW so we won't be able to do IUI.

    QOTW: I have some onesies I bought early on to give to DH and haven't bought anything since. I just can't bring myself to do it and have it sitting around.



    Me: 32 DH: 31.
    B/W: good. SA: good.
    November 2012: Paratubal cyst found during U/S.
    January 10, 2013: Lap removed paratubal cyst and Stage 2 Endometriosis. 
    3 cycles of Femara + TI = BFNs

    June 2013: Femara 2.5 mg, Gonal F Injects 37.5 IU, Menopur, trigger + IUI = BFN

    July 2013: Femara 2.5 mg, Gonal F Injects 75 IU, Menopur, trigger + IUI = BFP!!!!

    Beta 1 @ 11 DPIUI = 76. Progesterone = 27.3

    BFP 8/16/2013 // EDD 4/28/2014

    Jordan Samuel born April 19, 2014. 6 lb, 12 oz and 18 inches long.

     

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  • Well this is going to be a big if week for us. Monday is dh's urology appointment and an mri to check for pituitary adenoma. Also my period finally showed up so Wednesday is my hysteroscopy. Hopefully we find some answers this week!

    I do buy cute baby clothes, blankets and other small things at rummages and stores when they are on sale. I just can't pass up good deals!

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    Married 8/21/2010, Off BCP April 2011, Started TTC 10/2011

  • Always late for the party!! Hello Ladies, Hugs to everyone who needs them and Fx for those waiting. I go in on Wednesday for my u/s hoping to be able to trigger and then IUI. I am so nervous about the inject but I guess I just have to do it.

    QOTW: No I have not bought anything, I just can't bring myself too. Maybe someday.

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    TTC since 0ct. 2011
    Me-34,DH-34
    Dx:Hypothyroidism 2008
    HSG- All clear CD 3 bloodwork normal
    SA- Abnormal Dx:MFI
    DH on 50mg Clomid 3x week
    BFP#1- 1/21/13 CP 1/24/13
    Cycle 18,19 & 20 50mg Clomid+trigger+IUI= All BFFN
    Cycle 21-25 Taking a break for now, still HIO Hoping!
    Moving onto IVF Next AF
    (PAIF/SAIF Welcome)
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  • IUI #2 was a BFN....sad.  Tomorrow will be CD 3 BW and Sono.  This will be our last Clomid IUI before moving on to injectibles.  Really hoping this cycle works.  This whole process is emotionally draining.  

     As for baby stuff I have a few onesies I have picked up on clearance while shopping for other babies and books.   

    ***SIGGY WARNING***

    DX: Unexplained
    6 Failed IUIs (Clomid and Gonal F).  
    IVF #1 began August 2013- BC, 4 days of Estrace, stimmed with Gonal F and Menopur, Ganirelix, 9R 5M 5F, Medrol and Doxycycline, 5 day transfer of 2 early blastocysts- good quality, Progesterone, Estrace, and baby aspirin, BETA on 9/20 BFN,   IVF #2 began September 2013, stimming with Gonal F (higher dose) and Menopur, Ganirelix, 18R 14M 9F with ICSI, 5 day transfer of 2 BBs one was starting to hatch, 2 frosties: 1  BB and 1 AC, BETA on 10/21, BFN BETA was a 5- chemical 
    Getting some more testing and trying to figure out what the issue is before FET in December, started acupuncture on 11/10, RLP and some other BW nothing major to report except slightly high Prolactin. Prolactin was slightly high when I started with my RE and I already had an MRI which was Neg.  Endo biopsy=negative.  WTF is wrong with us???
    12/18/13 FET of 1 BB and 1 AC.  Hoping for a miracle.  Beta 12/26 Low BETA-8 2nd BETA 5- chemical
    After 3 failed transfers IDK where to go from here.  Still no real answers as to why this isn't working.  Getting a second opinion in February and looking into immune testing.  
    2/14- NEW RE- Immune testing showed a partial dq alpha match with DH- On prednisone and did intralipids prior to transfer.  3/14 Lupron, gonal f, menopur, HGH.  ER 15 mature all 15 fertilized!  5dt of an early blast grade 1 and an expanded blast grade 2.  BETA on 4/21.  1 grade 2 embryo frozen
    BETA #1 59 BETA #2 148 BETA #3 283 BETA #4 2,783! US at 6w2d shows 1 bean measuring right on track! HR 121.  US at 8w3d measuring on track HR 177. Released form my RE.  EDD 12/28


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  • This cycle is cancelled for us due to a cyst. I'm not gonna lie, it has been nice to have a break.

    QOTW: Not really, unless it is something really unique that I wouldn't be able to find again. I'm a sucker for books right now! 

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    Me:29 DH:30
    TTC since 10/11
    HSG, BW, Ultrasound, SA, Genetic testing, Karyotype - all normal
    DX - Unexplained IF
    3/13-9/13 - 2 Clomid IUIs & 3 Injectable IUIs - All BFN
    Cycle 25 - IVF w/ antagonist protocol - ER 11/18 (11R, 9F) - ET 11/23 (1 "good" early blast) - none left to freeze - BFN
    Cycle 26 - IVF w/ antagonist protocol  - ER 1/17 (12R, 11M, 8 F) - ET 1/22 (2 "good" expanded blasts) 
    2 frosties - Beta 2/4 - BFP! 2104, 2/7 -  4780, ultrasound 2/12 - holy shiz, there are 2!
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  • Update: IVF consult and consent signing is Tuesday so I have my lists of questions all put together. Plan was to cycle in June or July.

    We had finally decided to pursue genetic testing on me and, if something came back positive, doing PGD. When I went in to get my blood drawn they brought up a new option- of doing whole exome sequencing (WES) to analyze my whole genetic code in hopes of finding an answer. The huge drawback is it would take 14-18 weeks to get results, instead of the 6-8 we had planned for. So we'd be pushing IVF back quite a bit which makes me nervous. I'm also scared they'd find something totally unexpected and not know what to do with it, or it wouldn't change my medical care at all. 

    QOTW: The only baby things I have ever bought are the onesie I used to announce my first BFP and a dress I had been eyeing at Baby Gap forever. I tell myself the dress could be given as a gift though. I do have a secret Pinterest board full of baby gear :)


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  • We are still on a break. I haven't gotten a positive OPK yet and I'm on CD 24 so I'm starting to think the last AF was a fluke or the Metformin may have brought AF back but not ovulation. Huh?  We're aiming to start treatment again in June, regardless.

    QOTW: I haven't bought anything. It would just be too sad for me.

  • I had my monitoring appointment on Friday and I had 2 follies. BUT...... I had a family emergency and had to go out of town so IUI didn't happen. But we did BD, so maybe we will just get lucky (not holding my breath tho). 

    QOTW: I dont buy anything, but I pin a lot on my Pinterest for things I might want when it happens.  

  • Today is CD2 for me.  This is our last break cycle!  Looks like we may hit my FW right before I leave for my parents house and I'm away from DH for 10 days.  Seriously doubting we will get a surprise BFP unmedicated though.  We have a follow up with RE on Thursday to discuss if we are moving on to injects for IUI next cycle.

    QOTW:  I have a onsie for the past year to surprise DH with when I get a BFP and another I bought on a hopeful day, but no other items for baby.  It's too depressing for me. 

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    After almost 2 years of TTC and fertility treatments we got a surprise BFP in May 2013
    1/14/14 Baby Boy!! 
    TTC for #2 October 2015

  • Hi ladies. I'm a bit late for the checkin. I took my LAST provera pill this morning and am now just waiting for CD1. on CD3 I am headed to the RE for fasting bw and an ultrasound and then move from there with Clomid and IUI!

     

    QOTW: Do you shop for future baby things? Or is that a no no for you? 

    I have a fake baby registry on amazon that I throw things that I like on there but absolutley no clothes or anything else like that. I figure I will be more excited to shop for those things when I am actually KU.

    Have a good week ladies :)


    hitched 5/2009 -- Me 34, DH 39

    TTC #1:
    dx with POCS 7/2009
    TTC on & off since 1/2012
    September 2012; Surprise BFP - MC
    June - December 2013; Clomid/Femara + Trigger + TI = BFN x 4
    April - May 2016; Femara + TI = BFN x 2
    July 2016 - December 2016; Gonal-F + Ovidren + IUI = BFN x 3
    May 2018 - IVF #1; 8 snowbabies. transferred 1 embryo - CP
    August 2018 - FET #1 -- Healthy Baby Boy  <3

    TTC #2:
    July 2020 FET; beta 1 310, beta 2 1278

  • Sorry - I'm a bit late on the check-in.  

    1. What is your name (if you want to share)? ShellB 

    2. When did you start TTC (month/year)? Jan 2012

    3. What is your diagnosis, if you have one? PCOS

    4. What treatments are you doing? Second cycle of monitored clomid 

    QOTW: Do you shop for future baby things? Or is that a no no for you?

    I did when we first started TTC, but I wish I hadn't.  I still get cute things for my new nephew though.   

  • Hi everyone~ 

    If you would like to be added, please answer the questions below:
    1. What is your name (if you want to share)?  Jennifer D
    2. When did you start TTC (month/year)? 1/2010
    3. What is your diagnosis, if you have one? Secondary IF - PCOS
    4. What treatments are you doing? TI, Charting, meeting with RE familar with PCOS (I live in small community, no ones ever heard of it) Hopeing for Clomid, (or like), Metformin, I lost 10lbs in last 4months(Super awesome for me) Kinda stuck now.

    QOTW: Do you shop for future baby things? Or is that a no no for you? I defintaly look. I have a young neice and nephew so I tell DH that i"m looking for them. lol

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