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Trouble TTC
SaucyRedhead
member
Trying to get sperminated since February 2010
Mar-May 2011: 3 Cycles IUI + Clomid = BFN Jan 2012: Injectables + TI = ??
My Cooking (and More) Blog
Hiiii! I have an INTRO and a VENT
SaucyRedhead
member
in Trouble TTC
First of all to those I don't know, I'm Saucy. 
Hi! I was a regular over on TTGP for a while but have slowly been contemplating making the move over here. I guess today is as good a day as any!
Here's my story thus far:
TTC since 2/2010, about to start cycle 15. Started seeing an RE last month. HSG & PCT tests were both normal. H's SA results were normal.
Unfortunately, I'm already starting to really doubt my RE and lose faith. RE says he suspects I might have endometriosis but I'm really not sure what that is based on since I have no signs or symptoms. It seems this next cycle he wants to put me on Clomid and do IUI. I guess I'm unsure if that's the right path for me or not since we still don't know what is "wrong" with me, ya know? Also, they took my blood for a progesterone test on 4dpo....I don't know much but I always thought that Progesterone was supposed to be tested on 7dpo...? (FTR, they said my progesterone levels were "excellent")
Also, they never seem to know what is going on with me at any given time. Every time I have gone they have asked me something that could easily have been answered by looking at my chart and they seem to be asking the same things over and over. I have been asked at least 3 times if I did IUI this cycle....ummmm no! And isn't that something you all should know without me telling you?!
Anyway, my period is starting as we speak so they want me to come in on Monday for an ultrasound and to get my Clomid script. I guess we'll see what happens then and if I get more clear answers and direction. If anyone has any tips on things that I should ask (about a Clomid + IUI cycle or whatever) by all means throw 'em my way!
I'm looking forward to getting to know those of you who I don't know and if you got this far then THANK YOU for reading my ramblings. It's really hard to put all of this in a succinct post!
Trying to get sperminated since February 2010
Mar-May 2011: 3 Cycles IUI + Clomid = BFN Jan 2012: Injectables + TI = ??
My Cooking (and More) Blog
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Re: Hiiii! I have an INTRO and a VENT
~after 34 cycles we finally got our 2nd little bundle of joy~
My IF blog
Cycle 11 - Clomid 100mg + Follistim + hCg trigger + IUI= BFP!
Beta/P4 #1(13dpo): 94.5/47, Beta/P4 #2 (17dpo): 625/19.5, Beta/P4 #3 (19dpo): 1285/18.2
BFP Chart
Clomid + IUI is a pretty common place to start if you are unexplained. I would be more concerned about your RE if they failed to monitor you in your clomid cycle. That being said, if you aren't 100% comfortable with your RE, you could always look for a new one.
How did your day 3 testing go?
Good luck!
~SAIF/PAIF/Everyone Welcome~
Me= 37 and DH = 41
Dx: DOR, Endo, APA+ (really high beta 2 glycoprotein antibody and high everything else tested), heterozygous MTHFR mutation, positive for lupus anticoagulant, high FSH, low AMH and both tubes blocked (per HSG on 3/8/11)
IVF #1 - long lupron (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 4 retrieved, 3 fertilized; ET 2 blasts and 1 frozen = BFN
IVF #2 - a version of antagonist with EPP (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 6 retrieved, 4 mature, 3 fertilized, 2 blasts and 1 frozen blast transferred on day 5 = BFN.
IVF #3 April was postponed to May, May was canceled. June/July was canceled. Had a cyst aspiration and then began IVF #3 in August. ER on 8/22; ET on 8/24 with AH. +HPT on 9/5. Beta #1 (11dpo) = 3; Beta #2 (15dpo) = 29; Beta #3 (17dpo) = 60; Beta #4 (19 dpo) = 118. Heartbeat at 6 weeks 6 days =132. Lil is here!
TTC#2: Trigger + TI = BFN; Clomid + Trigger + IUI = BFN.
IVF #4: BCP + MDLF + Lovenox = 7R, 1F = Transferred 1 6-cell embryo on day 3 = BFN
IVF #5: MDLF + Lovenox = 4R, 1F = Transferred 1 10-cell compacting embryo on day 3 = BFN
IVF #6: (New RE): Long Antagonist November 2014 (transferred two 8 cell grade 1 embryos and froze one blast) = BFN
FET#1: BFN
Hi
And hugs to you!
"I prayed for this child and the Lord has granted what I asked of him." ~1 Samuel 1:27
"Whatever it takes, we walk together." ~Pittsburgh Penguins
My IF-turned-baby blog
Hi Sassyfrass!
I've missed your loveliness!
I hate that you have to be here, but I welcome you aboard. I hope you don't stay very long.
Getting a normal result for your PC and SA is good news! I am happy for you!
My best advice is to go with your gut instinct. If you are feeling that this RE is not the one for you then maybe you should start looking for another one. You can always give this RE a chance and go ahead with the first cycle. If you are still not convinced or comfortable with them, then you can move on. Don't settle for less than you expect from them. Also, you should ask about their success rates with IUI.
Sorry about AF, it never gets easier to see that bia.
XOXO
Saaauuuucy! I am glad to see you but sad to see you over here
Welcome to the board, the women on here are awesome. I have no advice for you in regards to the clomid + IUI but if you are having 2nd thoughts or questioning your RE, find another one if possible.
It's tough enough to go through this process but you need to feel comfortable and have confidence and trust in your RE through whatever treatment plan you go through. GL, hun!
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Welcome. The ladies here are great.
Good Luck with whatever you choose to do regarding your RE. Hopefully your first Clomid / IUI cycle will result in your BFP so you won't have to even worry about it.
TTC since 2010
lots of IUIs and 1 IVF all BFNs
FET currently on hold
Hey Saucy, we didn't talk too much over on TTGP, but I remember seeing you post some right before I moved over here. I'm so sorry you have to be here, but you are in good company.
I hope your RE office gets its act together. That just isn't cool that they don't know what's going on with you. If you aren't comfortable, don't feel bad at all to go elsewhere (if that's an option).
Best of luck!
TroubleTTC
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end --Semisonic
**TTC since 04/09, C/P 02/02/10; 4 weeks, 3 days**
**Dx: Anovulation, Hypothryroidism, Mild Endo, Pituitary Adenoma (prolactin issues), PAI-1, MFI **
**7/10: Clomid + TI= BFN**
**3/2/11: 1st RE appointment**
**DH= Morph= 2%, Motility= 30%**
**HSG= All clear!!**
**3/11: Femara + Pregnyl + TI= BFN**
**5/17/11: Laparoscopy / hysteroscopy = mild endo**
**7/11: Novarel + IUI #1= BFN (7mil, 75% motility, 2% morph)**
**8/11: Femara + Novarel + IUI #2= BFN (11mil, 35% motility, 1% morph)**
**11/11: Femara + Novarel + IUI #3= BFN (9mil, 2% morph)**
**Jan 2012: Follistim (75ius) + IUI #4= CANCELLED due to cyst -put on bcp**
**Feb 2012: Follistim (75ius) + Novarel + IUI #4.2= BFFN (2.5mil, 13% motility, 1% morph)**
**Mar 2012: Follistim (100ius) + IUI #5= CANCELLED due to 35mm & 14mm cysts**
**On med break indefinitely...IF Sucks!**
Congratulations Cutebride!! --TWINS!! Congratulations, Luvie, on your sweet boy! Congrats, Jess! So happy for you ladies!
~~Also best of luck to Kati, illinigal, and youngin!~~
I'm sorry you're unhappy with your RE. It's so frustrating when you feel like just another number. is there another RE in your area?
IVF #1 = BFN
FET #1 = BFN
FET #2 = BFN
IVF #2 = BFP, b/g twins lost at 20w due to partial abruption/PPROM
IVF #3 = c/p 5w2d
Long-shot Clomid/Prednisone cycle before next IVF = BFP, our beautiful, healthy girl born 6/26/13!
~~
TTC again March 2014
FET #3 - May/June 2014 - all embryos arrested before xfer - back to the drawing board...
IVF #4 - July/August 2014
Diagnosed PCOS 2/07, TTC #1 since 8/09
11/10 - Clomid Round 1 = BFN
12/10 - Clomid Round 2 = BFN
1/11 - Voluntary Break = BFN (duh)
2/11 - Clomid Round 3 = BFN
3/11 - Femara + IUI = BFP * Beta#1=56 * Beta#2=266
*Cautiously expecting baby girls on November 28, 2011*
hey, girl! sorry you have to be here, but happy to have you.
Will your insurance refer you to another RE? If so, I would switch. We unfortunately can only see one MD in the whole state so we are stuck for now.
good luck!
DS born via unplanned C-section at 40w6d
Hey Magnolia!
About the CD3 testing - they haven't done that yet. Is it bloodwork or ultrasound? I'm going in tomorrow for an ultrasound prior to receiving the script for Clomid but I will actually be on CD2 (thought I would be on CD3 but AF was late). What are they testing for with CD3 testing?
Sorry for all the questions but these are things I need to be prepared to ask them about tomorrow and I appreciate yall bringing them to my attention.
As far as another RE, I did see that there is another one in the area but I'm not sure if my insurance would let me go there....I might look into it if I continue to feel uncomfortable with them.
Thanks so much for the response! I bow to your wisdom! ;-)
Trying to get sperminated since February 2010
Mar-May 2011: 3 Cycles IUI + Clomid = BFN Jan 2012: Injectables + TI = ??
My Cooking (and More) Blog
TTC Since 2/2009
2/2010 - 5/2010 Testing with OBGYN
8/2010 First RE Appointment
11/2010 Second Opinion RE Appointment
12/2010 Clomid + IUI #1 = BFN
1/2011 Clomid + IUI #2 = BFN
2/2011 Clomid + IUI #3 = BFN
5/2011 IVF #1, ET 6/2, Beta 6/15 = BFN
8/2011 FET ET 9/12 = BFN :0(
On a break to save money.
1/2012 IVF #2 ER 1/12, ET 1/15, Beta 1/27 = BFFN
4/2012 FET ET ??/?? =
p/saif welcome
Welcome to the board! I would agree with OP, and encourage you to trust your instincts. I've had some lingering questions for my RE that my gut told me to ask months ago, and I never did because I didn't want to hold up the process and "waste" a cycle. Well, now I'm still not pg, and I wish I had asked the questions sooner.
Good luck in whatever you decide. I hope your stay here is short and sweet!
HSG: Right tube all clear, left tube inconclusive
3 failed Clomid Cylces
4/5 lap revealed blocked left tube, but right tube is open
April/May- 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI #1= CANCELLED left ovary ovulating
June 1- 100 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI #1 = BFN
June 28- 100 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI #2 =BFP!
7/12 Beta #1= 14 Beta #2= >5 Chemical Pregnancy
July-Nov long break to recover emotionally and financially
Nov 24- 100 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI #3= BFN
Jan 22- Gonal-F + Ovidrel + IUI# 4 = CANCELLED no response on right
IVF #1- Start stims 4/7, ER 4/20, 21R, 14F, 6 frosties, ET 4/25, 2 embryos transferred= BFN
FET #1- June 2012, Lurpon starts 5/27- CANCELLED
FET #1 take 2- August 2012, delayed until Sept-CANCELLED
FET #1 take 3- ET 10/11, 2 embryos transferred,= BFFN
FET #2- Transfer 12/4--Cancelled, no embies survived thaw
Next steps-- IVF #2 with new RE in March
HOLY SURPRISE BFP 2/15/13!!!! Beta 1- 286, Beta 2- 782, First Ultrasound 2/25- baby in uterus & all looks good!
Formerly Otter*Pop
Dx=Severe MFI IVF#1 with ICSI=BFP!
Lots of love and luck to my TTGP IVF Buddy Kathy4678!