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~*~*~ PCOS Check-In ~*~*~ SAIFW
This is a list of women who are dealing with PCOS. Anyone can join in, so let me know if you want to be on this list! We can keep track of everyone?s cycle, offer advice, and support for each other. We check in every week, and the check-ins can always be found in the PCOSbio.
Good luck and lots of sticky baby dust to everyone!
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| 65 Members TTC | ||
| 2bKEdwards | Kari | TTC since April '09 |
| ade2be | April | TTC since Sept '08 |
| aj5oh00 | Amanda | TTC since Aug '08 |
| AletheaP | TTC | |
| AlohaMaui | Kelly | TTC sine May '09 |
| amberleeb | TTC since Sept '08 | |
| andreag1981 | Andrea | TTC since Jan '10 |
| ashleyann82 | Ashley | TTC since April '09 |
| AshleyR2452 | Ashley | TTC since June '09 |
| ashlyrose | Ashly | TTC since Nov '07 |
| awinning | Amanda | TTC since Oct '08 |
| beejcute | TTC | |
| bhead81 | Brenda | TTC |
| cutekate | Katie | TTC since Aug '09 |
| DaniGirl0517 | Danielle | TTC since Dec '08 |
| daves_sweetpea | TTC | |
| dlphndoc | TTC | |
| elainelbuck | TTC since May '09 | |
| firewife9278 | Sarah | TTC since March '09 |
| franklintngirl | TTC | |
| greekwife05 | Simone | TTC since July '08 |
| hispenguin | Jenna | TTC |
| Hollocat | Amy | TTC since June '09 |
| HotPinkDaisies | TTC since March '07 | |
| huddlstn | TTC since Sept '09 | |
| jannasmith | TTC since Aug '00 | |
| jerseymomma | TTC since Jan '09 | |
| Jill070707 | Jill | TTC since Oct '08 |
| J-Pancakes | Amelia | TTC since May '09 |
| Jules&Matt | TTC since Oct '07 | |
| katieranck2202 | Katie | TTC since May '05 |
| KraneRN | TTC since May '09 | |
| LadyKehloggs | TTC since Oct '09 | |
| Laura & Harrison | Laura | TTC since March '08 |
| Lauren79 | Lauren | TTC since Jan '10 |
| LGLDVM | TTC since Jan '09 | |
| lilredj | Jennifer | TTC since Nov '08 |
| madelyn07 | TTC since June '08 | |
| MegannJay | TTC since April '09 | |
| mellymel12 | Melissa | TTC |
| miamicubajam | Jessica | TTC |
| Mrs.AmandaMqn | TTC since April '08 | |
| MrsKimandIan | Kim | TTC since July '09 |
| mrslovebug | Kim | TTC since Nov '08 |
| MrsNole | TTC since Sept '08 | |
| ohiostategal | TTC since Dec '08 | |
| opal22 | TTC since Aug '08 | |
| PoeticJustuce | Landra | TTC since Dec '08 |
| princesscm99 | TTC since Aug '09 | |
| psychmusetls | Tara | TTC since Sept '06 |
| QuiltingBee | TTC since May '09 | |
| Rachael07.07.07 | Rachael | TTC since Nov '07 |
| rachel06 | Rachel | TTC since June '08 |
| renafaith | TTC since Aug '09 | |
| Sa039ra | TTC since July '09 | |
| sciteach104 | TTC since Sept '08 | |
| ShannonT08 | Shannon | TTC since Dec '08 |
| skhynes | TTC since May '09 | |
| stillwaiting12 | April | TTC since April '08 |
| Sunshine05 | Sunny | TTC since June '05 |
| Susan&Courtney | TTC since Aug '08 | |
| SweetDahlia | TTC since July '07 | |
| sweetsurrender9 | Kendra | TTC since Oct '08 |
| whispergrrl | Marrisa | TTC since May '09 |
| williaw | TTC since April '09 | |
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| Welcome to our Group | ||
| stillwaiting12 | April | TTC since April '08 |
| Hollocat | Amy | TTC since June '09 |
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Let us know how you are doing. If you have any questions for the group to answer, feel free to ask.
QOTD: We have all been doing this for awhile, so when something unexpected happens, how do you react? Do you keep a clear head or do you lose it in all the possibilities?
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Re: ~*~*~ PCOS Check-In ~*~*~ SAIFW
Hello - no big changes. We are doing another cycle of 1500mg of Metformin and 50mg of Clomid CD 5-9. Today is CD8. The hot flashes seem to be worse this cycle which is a drag.
QOTD: I'm a worrier by nature so it seems to be impossible to keep a clear head. It's a work in progress for me.
We have all been doing this for awhile, so when something unexpected happens, how do you react? Do you keep a clear head or do you lose it in all the possibilities?
It still hurts a lot but I've kind of built a shield that has made me stronger and ready to tackle things head on. I admit I work myself up when it comes to patience. Maybe its because after nearly 11 years in this game, time is simply ticking away and I'm ready for something to finally work in our favor.
I'm in the 2ww! I have vowed to not poas early this time. I'm debating testing on Easter weekend if AF hasn't shown yet.
QOTD: It depends on the severity of whatever comes up for me. Some things I can let roll right off my back, others I break down. Last week when I was told my cycle was canceled I took it fine in their office, even that night I was fine. It was the next night that I really felt it and just broke down.
Currently pg with our 1st after 6.5 yrs of IF (thank you IVF)
My IF/Everything Blog
There's No Crying in Baseball
***My posts are always SAIFW**
I finally had my trigger Tuesday and will have my P4 next week.
QOTD: I always loose it. I am a huge worrier.
For this child I prayed, and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of him.
1 Samuel 1:27
DX PCOS
Success with #1 after Femara + Trigger + IUI
We are on a break until September. I am 5 days late and I have POAS and it was negative. I am going to call RE on Monday if I have not started.
QOTD: I am a worrier and it is hard on me for a couple of days, then I move on.
We are in our first injectable/IUI cycle. I have my 3rd F/U U/S tomorrow morning at 7:45am. At my last U/S, I had one measurable follie at 10mm. The nurse said we are shooting for 1-2, but we can do an IUI with up to 4 without a high risk. Hoping for more progress tomorrow.
QOTD: We have all been doing this for awhile, so when something unexpected happens, how do you react? Do you keep a clear head or do you lose it in all the possibilities?
I try to keep a clear head, but it hasn't worked out so well. I get caught up in all the "what-ifs". DH is great at supporting me and keeping me grounded though.
I ovulated, for probably the first time in my life!! I didn't even need the trigger shot, I surged on my own a couple of days before the RE even thought I'd be ready. I hope the egg was mature enough, I go in for a progesterone test on Monday and plan to test next Friday.
QOTD: I usually have a breakdown, let myself wallow in self-pity for a few hours, and then pick myself up again and get excited for the next step.
I am doing just fine, I am currently taking Clomid from days 3-7. I'm on day 6 and not having too many side effects. My 1st follie check is on Wednesday the 24th. I am really excited to show my ovaries are doing!!
Also I have been on 2000 mg of Metformin and things are going good, my body is finally getting used to it. So I'm happy
QOTD:
I have just gotten a steady diagnosis and am just starting treatment, so I feel like I am just getting into the game and my husband and I have a lot of options to exhaust before we loose all hope and we have age on our side, so I am generally optimistic and fortunately have not had to deal with unexpected possibilities of treatment.
My Blog
TTC since 4/09 - Dx PCOS 1/10, HSG: All Clear
4 Failed Clomid cycles of varying degrees
Clomid + Bravelle + Trigger + IUI = BFP!!
Ectopic M/C 9/16/10 ~ Forever in our hearts
BCP+Lupron+Estrogen+DE ET+PIO = BFP!!!
Beta #1: 507 #2: 1561 #3: 4,472 #4: 11,172
BFPBs Sul06, MrsW722 & SnowflakeBride06
GL to Mari2003 and all of the rest of the 3T Ladies
On 4th day of clomid (taking it CD 3-7) at 100mg. I was worried about the s/e but there aren't many. Hope that means its still working though:P I go back in next wed to see how much my follies have grown. I hope a lot!
QOTD: We have all been doing this for awhile, so when something unexpected happens, how do you react? Do you keep a clear head or do you lose it in all the possibilities?--- I try to keep a clear head but I tend to obsess over things and think of every possibility. I drive myself bonkers. I'm trying to be more relaxed this cycle though and just let things happen and not freak out.
Hiii! So I know you don't know me but we're at the exact same point in our cycle:) I'm taking 100mg clomid and have my 1st check next wed too. Just wanted to say good luck!!
I am currently on day 11 of my 1st ever 2WW after Femera +trigger+ T/I. I couldn't want the full 14 days and tested yesterday and got a BFN... I am still holding out an ounce of hope for a BFP on Saturday.
QOTD: I try to stay positive, but sometimes it's really hard. I don't feel like DH understands fully what I am going through and sometimes that hurts. My first cycle was cancelled due to the Femera not producing large enough follies and I didn't even make it all the way to my car before I started crying like a baby. It really hit me like a ton of bricks. I am getting better at controlling my emotions, but I tend to hide too much and then it all comes out at once. I am a work in progress though!
QOTD: I think it kind of depends. With me m/c again is my biggest fear. But overall I am a pretty darn positive person. I have been working on changing that over the past year or so. However, I obviously have my moments & I am realistic too.
Update: Beta on 3/23. Still in the 2ww.
Nothing new here, still waiting on finances before scheduling our IVF. I am getting quite anxious about it all.
QOTD: It depends on the unexpected, if it's more bad news in regards to my PCOS or H's azoospermia, it depresses me. If it's just a little set back, then I try to just roll with it.
Me: PCOS/Amenorrhea DH: Azoospermia due to Y Chromosome Micro Deletion IVF w/ ICSI on hold until further notice
Hope
No real update on me right now. As for the QOTW, I guess it really depends on the nature of the unexpected. DH has been flip-flopping on when to start treatments recently and that has been gut-wrenching for me since I've been ready to move on for quite awhile. I felt like I had been punched in the gut for about 3 days, crying and very depressed... now we've talked again, worked some things out, got a better understanding of where each of us is coming from and move on.
On a different note, I'm fully expecting to hear SIL is pregnant with her fifth anytime now (she's always pg by the youngest's 1st b-day) since his b-day is in April... but I'm sure even though I've prepared myself for it that I will be destroyed. It will be her 4th since we started. I've been lapped 4 times by 1 person. How sad is that.
My HSG was canceled this month due to issues with my insurance. So no Clomid this cycle. I'm still taking 500mg Met once a day (I know it is a really low dose). I had a follie check on Tuesday and the RE found 1 on my left at 20mm (we had been monitoring that one). I also had a + OPK that day and yesterday. The doc feels certain that I ovulated yesterday, even though I have not had a really significant temp increase. She put me on a 15 day round of Prometrium starting yesterday. So I guess I'm starting my 2WW at this point. I plan to test on April 1. If this cycle is a bust, we will move forward with HSG, Clomid, and SA.
QOTW: I tend to obsess about things so in that respect I kind of lose it. I don't ever really just fall apart though. I look at the positives of the situation and then start planning for the next step.
I just started the 2ww and beta is 3/31.
QOTW: Depends on the day. Sometimes I lose it, sometimes I'm more calm than I would expect. Overall, though, I think my breakdowns are getting shorter and I decide that I need to slog on a little sooner than before. I don't know that it gets easier to have setbacks...I think I'm just slighlty more prepared for setbacks.
I am in my 2ww - 9dpo / 8dpIUI and I have been POAS since 6dpo. I know, I shouldn't because all I get is heartache (I am using dollar store tests so the money hasn't really been an issue). Today I really thought was the first day I would see a positive but it was not. I am not had a single symptom and I am really bummed out by that. Though I say that I want to wait till Sunday to check again, I know that is a lie. I will check again tomorrow morning, Saturday and then on Sunday. Sunday is 12dpo and if I am still negative then I guess I will have to wait for AF.
Good luck everyone!
Update: I'm applying to be a part of a PCOS study that includes 5 medicated cycles with an RE, and wouldn't cost me anything if I'm accepted. Since we don't have any IF coverage with our insurance, this is an amazing opportunity and I hope I'm accepted. I have my testing appointment on 3/29 to see if I'm eligible. I'm so excited!!!
QOTD: I'm terrible with unexpected events.
A+S | Met 8/24/06 | Married 9/27/08
Started TTC 12/2008 | dx PCOS 5/2009
6 failed clomid/femara/TI cycles, 1 failed clomid/ovidrel/IUI cycle
Successful Cycle: 5/12/11 - 1000mg Metformin + 100mg Clomid(late response) + TI = BFP
2/13/12 - We proudly welcomed our daughter, Hadley Teresa!
Lots of Luck to all of 3T/IF
Starting Provera tonight or tomorrow morning then waiting for AF. IUI next cycle!!
QOTD: I still feel like we're just getting started, so I've adjusted to the unexpected pretty well so far. Ask me again at IUI#3 or something and I'm sure I'll have a different answer. Hopefully, I can be IUI#1 and done!
~Life After Infertility~
I'm on CD6 now - Clomid CD3-7 and 1000mg Metformin. This will be our first IUI cycle, so I am looking forward to that!
QOTD: We have all been doing this for awhile, so when something unexpected happens, how do you react? Do you keep a clear head or do you lose it in all the possibilities?
I try not to get my hopes up too much each cycle, but this past BFN was hard - it marked 2 years of TTC. So I think that I handle IF pretty well, but I definitely have my moments of thinking "Will it ever happen for us?"
I'm in the 2ww. I tested this morning @ 12DPO and got a BFN. I'll test again Saturday. I really, really hope this is it. DH wants to move to IVF if it isn't, but I don't know if I'm ready yet.
QOTD: I wish I could say that I'm clear headed, but mostly I obsess over every possibility.
Well this cycle was a bust. CD18 and still haven't ovulated. so I guess the IUI will have to wait till next month.
QOTD: We are in the middle of getting unexpected news, that I have personally not taken well!! My DH hs been a great support. I haven't been taking things so badly up until recently. but I am very much the worrier type!!
Hi. I was on the list at one point but looks like I've fallen off. I'd like to be put back on.
Diagnosed 6/09 and started Metformin 8/09. Went back in January and we've determined I am not ovulating. I'm up for a Clomid prescription but my OB wanted to do a SA on DH just as a precaution. Came back low. His next one is scheduled for Monday. Fingers crossed that it comes back normal and I can go on Clomid right away.
Candice
QOTD: When something unexpected happens, I'll be honest - I despair. I cry and I swear off pregnancy. This usually lasts about 1/2 hour. Then I go into research mode. It's true that knowledge is power so I really feel better once I know what to do next.
AF finally arrived on Tuesday after the help of Provera and I'm starting Clomid tonight! Even though our RE told us that he didn't have high hopes for 50mg working for me I'm still holding out some hope. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't get many s/e.
QOTD: It really depends on the situation. I am usually really good about keeping my cool in front of the dr's, but when it's just DH and I I tend to get really emotional.
I am getting better. I'm learning again and again that I have no control in this journey that we're on, and that I just have to have faith that it will all work out. Some days are better than others!
Diagnosed with PCOS March '10 - Started 1000mg of Metformin
After 3 unsuccessful Clomid cycles, FSH+Ovidril+IUI+Progesterone=BFP!
Time to make Emilie a big sister!
May '16 2.0: Letrozole+FSH+Menopur+Ovidril+IUI+Progesterone=BFP! first beta-45.44, second beta-148
I am 15dpo and got a faint bfp this morning. I am going to get a beta drawn tomorrow morning, so I can only hope that it isn't left over trigger. The digital was negative, so I don't know what to think of it.
This is what prompted the qotd, I totally wasn't expected to see anything on my pee stick this morning and so when I saw this, I really didn't know what to do, other than wait until I could call the doc's office.
*PCOS bio* *Cold Hands, Warm Heart*
Not sure how I got taken off the list...
real name Christie TTC since Nov 08
Update: Confirmed MFI, next RE appt in April to start IVF planning
Can I be put back on the list please? Thank you. I am on my 3rd day of Provera waiting for AF, this next cycle we are going to do 100mg of Clomid and an IUI.
QOTD: I dont deal with change well, I am a planner by nature so anything that doesnt go according to the plan causes my eye to start twitching and the stress starts
IUI #4 BFP EDD 5.5.2012 m/c 10/1/2012
Surprise! BFP 12/4/12 EDD 8/8/2012
4 more months of my break left! Over half way done now..:)
QOTD: I usually sort of freak out. I'm a worrier and a planner and I don't really handle change well. Yeaaa...I need to work on that..
TI, IUIs, IVF = c/ps and BFNs
Nothing new here! Beta on Monday for IUI#4, first with injectibles.
I try to roll with the punches. I'm working on it, anyway.
Good luck to you all!
It took 5 failed IUIs and a failed IVF, but our FET worked!
My pregnancy after Infertility Blog
Our baby girl was born on April 27, 2011!
Tiggered last night. We are doing 1st IUI tomorrow at 7am!
QOTD: I am a worrier so I usually just break down and cry!
Nothing new going on...definitely don't think i Od this month.Still just waiting for my appointment next month!Wishing Tons of baby dust to all of you ladies!!
QOTD: We have all been doing this for awhile, so when something unexpected happens, how do you react? Do you keep a clear head or do you lose it in all the possibilities?
I try to keep a clear head but I sometimes can't help but revol in the possibilities!
update: I am on a natural cycle with a RE appointment on Wednesday. I literally just peed on an OPK and it is positive!!!! I'm so excited because I've only ever ovulated on Clomid, never on my own.
QOTD:
I'm still pretty new to the IF game, so I haven't had too much experience with the unexpected yet. I'm still in the phase where I have so much hope and I cling to that.
I'd like to join in. I was diagnosed with PCOS in Oct 07. Been TTC since Nov 2005.
Thanks!
I'm on CD 110 or something ridiculous like that, but day 3 of Provera so hopefully will start AF soon (still so weird to be wanting AF). Doing Clomid 50mg if I start AF early enough to get in testing before we leave on a cruise at the end of April.
I stress, worry and imagine worst case scenarios, and then meditate and work out. That, and we have started watching entire seasons of TV shows on DVD and that keeps me occupied during down times.
update: I haven't been posting a lot lately since we've just been in limbo waiting for this cycle to start to begin IUI #1. It started yesterday so here we go - started the dexamethasone yesterday and begin femara tomorrow.
QOTD: It depends on what it is. I am pretty level headed in the moment and will freak out later when I am able to.