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Trouble TTC
sarah_beth2005
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just had our 1st RE visit!
sarah_beth2005
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in Trouble TTC
Hubby and I had our 1st RE visit today - I can't even begin to express how good it felt to sit down and talk to someone who obviously knows what he's talking about, who answered all our questions, and gave us a game plan moving forward. I left the appointment feeling 10 pounds lighter, since I feel so much less stress about our infertility struggles already!
Since I'm already 7 days into my current cycle, I just had bloodwork done today to check testosterone and other hormone levels, and to find out if I'm a carrier for cystic fibrosis. When I start my next period, I'll call to schedule a day 3 ultrasound, and if that checks out, then I'll start on Menopur and Femara for our first IUI. His office will have me come in again around day 7, and possibly a third time if needed, before the IUI. His PA was super nice and said that when I come in for my ultrasound, she'll teach me how to mix and inject the medication. I'll have a trigger shot as well, with the IUI within 24-36 hours afterwards. From what I've read on this board, this sounds like a pretty typical protocol, so I'm happy with this plan. The RE said we'll try it for 2 IUIs, and possibly change the medication mix for 1 or 2 more IUIs, and then re-group and discuss other options (probably IVF). In the meantime, it just feels really good to have a plan. I feel more hopeful today than I have in months. The RE said with this protocol, we have a 25-29% chance our first IUI attempt, and approx. 20-25% chance for the second and third. I really appreciated his approach to IUIs - his office doesn't cancel the IUI if too many follicles (more than 3) are present; instead, they'll do a minor procedure to remove the extra follicles with a needle so that I can still go forward with the IUI and not waste a cycle (or waste the expense of the injectables).
I called yesterday and spoke with my insurance company, and apparently I'm covered for up to 4 IUIs (lifetime max), and injectables are covered. So - definitely keeping our fingers crossed that the IUIs will work, since that's just minimal out of pocket expenses for us.
All in all, it was a really good visit. I feel like we're in good hands!
TTC since July 2011
Me(33): normal HSG; diagnosed with mild PCOS
DH(35): normal SA
*6 cycles no meds, July-Dec. 2011, all BFN
*Clomid for 3 cycles, Jan-March 2011: BFP March 2011
*MC at 6 weeks
*2 cycles off
*Started TTC again July 2012 with Clomid, 6 cycles from July-Dec. 2012, all BFN
*1 cycle no meds: BFN
*1 cycle Femara: BFN
*1st RE visit March 2013 - first IUI in April 2013 with Femara, Menopur, and Novarel (BFN); second IUI in May 2013, same protocol (BFN); two cycle break; third IUI in August 2013, same protocol (BFN)
*1st IVF cycle, October 2013 (Synarel, Menopur (75 iu), and Gonal-F (150 iu)) -- BFP!! Saw two babies at our 5wk5d u/s on Oct. 28th! EDD=June 25, 2014
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Re: just had our 1st RE visit!
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 #2.2 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
Sorry - I don't know how to create a siggy yet.
I did an intro a week or two ago that has my background. I've already done Clomid. Hubby had a good SA, and my HSG came back fine.
TTC since July 2011
Me(33): normal HSG; diagnosed with mild PCOS
DH(35): normal SA
*6 cycles no meds, July-Dec. 2011, all BFN
*Clomid for 3 cycles, Jan-March 2011: BFP March 2011
*MC at 6 weeks
*2 cycles off
*Started TTC again July 2012 with Clomid, 6 cycles from July-Dec. 2012, all BFN
*1 cycle no meds: BFN
*1 cycle Femara: BFN
*1st RE visit March 2013 - first IUI in April 2013 with Femara, Menopur, and Novarel (BFN); second IUI in May 2013, same protocol (BFN); two cycle break; third IUI in August 2013, same protocol (BFN)
*1st IVF cycle, October 2013 (Synarel, Menopur (75 iu), and Gonal-F (150 iu)) -- BFP!! Saw two babies at our 5wk5d u/s on Oct. 28th! EDD=June 25, 2014
TTC since July 2011
Me(33): normal HSG; diagnosed with mild PCOS
DH(35): normal SA
*6 cycles no meds, July-Dec. 2011, all BFN
*Clomid for 3 cycles, Jan-March 2011: BFP March 2011
*MC at 6 weeks
*2 cycles off
*Started TTC again July 2012 with Clomid, 6 cycles from July-Dec. 2012, all BFN
*1 cycle no meds: BFN
*1 cycle Femara: BFN
*1st RE visit March 2013 - first IUI in April 2013 with Femara, Menopur, and Novarel (BFN); second IUI in May 2013, same protocol (BFN); two cycle break; third IUI in August 2013, same protocol (BFN)
*1st IVF cycle, October 2013 (Synarel, Menopur (75 iu), and Gonal-F (150 iu)) -- BFP!! Saw two babies at our 5wk5d u/s on Oct. 28th! EDD=June 25, 2014
Good luck with your new plan! I also had my first RE visit this week. I am a little bit behind you in terms of testing, so I will have the hsg and shg next cycle. I was surprised, even after learning so much on this board, by the shee
Mama to Three Girls:
Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor
and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!
Me: 33, DH: 35, DX: PCOS & MFI (low everything)
IUI #1-3 - Low Post-Wash Counts - All BFNs
IVF #1 w/ ICSI: Long Lupron Protocol - Freeze-All Cycle due to Severe OHSS
ER 4/27, 33 Eggs Retrieved, 13 Frosties
FET #1 6/5, Transferred One Perfect 4AA Blast, HPT BFP @ 6dp5dt
Beta #1 - 209, Beta #2 - 508, Beta #3 - 1,059
EDD 2/20/14
Married October 2009. Me 29 H 28.
After 1 year of infertility, our little miracle was conceived via our 3rd IUI on May 5, 2013.
Holland Sophia was born Jan 24, 2014.
PCOS (anovulatory and amenorrhea) and hypothyroid.
Currently taking Metformin 1500 MG and Synthroid.
Prior HSG and DH SAs were clear.
Feb 2013 - Switched clinics/RE and starting from the beginning again with some modifications.
Current status: CD 3 appointment showed lining was too thick (11.5 mm). Endometrial biopsy scheduled for CD 11. Next steps will be based on results.
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