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First time poster.. Pretty nervous/stressed/crazy!!

tippytoes06tippytoes06 member
edited August 2013 in Trouble TTC
Hi all! I've been following this site for a while, but have always been a little hesitant to post since I'm still trying to wrap my head around all this myself.

DH and I have been TTC since 3/12 (which is when I came off bc). I've only had 3 AF since March ( 2 in June, 1 in July), all of which have been super irregular (shortest time between them was 13 days). After not getting a period at all in March or April, I started temping daily. After my first period in June, I started using OPK's. I haven't had any increases in temps and no positive OPK's - I've even started testing as early as CD 4 just in case with my irregular periods I O early in the cycle. I went to my OB in July to discuss everything with him and he prescribed me Provera and Clomid. Since I was unfamiliar with the drugs, I researched them a bit before I started them and quickly came to the conclusion that monitoring is HIGHLY recommended when taking Clomid (which my OB had no intentions to do). Also, other tests should be done prior to starting Clomid to ensure its going to actually be worth it (SA, HSG, etc) - none of which have been done. So now, I'm anxiously awaiting my appointment with an RE at the end of the month. I was so hopefully when my OB prescribed me the Rx, thinking we finally had a plan in place...and now knowing that the first RE appointment is going to be mostly discussion, I'm pretty devastated knowing we have AT LEAST a few more months ahead of us before getting our (+)...

DH (29) & Me (26) - Married 9/22/2012
TTC since 9/2012
Dx - Annovulatory; PCOS-IR

8/2013 - First consult with RE
9/2013 - HSG, SHG both clear; SA normal
Oct 2013 - Jan 2014 - Clomid + Trigger + IUI #1-3 = BFN's
Feb 2014 - Femara + Trigger + IUI #4 = BFP!!!!!
Beta #1 - 3/2/14 (15dpo) - 123
Beta #2 - 3/4/14 (17dpo) - 378
1st ultrasound - 3/21/14 - 1 little ninja, heartbeat - 120bpm
Due November 7, 2014

**ALL** Welcome

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Re: First time poster.. Pretty nervous/stressed/crazy!!

  • gsanchogsancho member
    Hello!  It's great you did all the research and realized an RE with monitoring (and more tests before) would be better for you - it's more research than most do!  But you will feel a lot better after seeing the RE.  I just felt like I had more confidence in our plan, even after the first consult.  And unless something comes up funky in the tests, you won't have to wait too long before starting whatever plan is best for you. 


    Me 33, DH 37 -- TTC since Jan'12 -- Low AMH (0.78) & endo, SA w/ low motility
    IUI's 1-3 = BFN, IVF converted to IUI 4/13 = BFN
    IVF 1.2: 8R 6M 4F -- 2 blastocysts frozen, FET 8/15 = BFP!!
    Beta #s = 445;1,098; 9,545  -- EDD 5/2 -- Team Pink!
    Camila Josephine arrived 4/30 :)
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  • monimu13monimu13 member
    Welcome to the board, good for you for doing your own research!
    CafeMom Tickers
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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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  • Milagros315Milagros315 member
    I'm a little confused. Did you stop BC in March 2012 or 2013? Were your periods in June and July or 2012 or 2013? I know it says March 2012 for the BC, but I'm trying to figure out if it took you over a year to get a period or if you went one year without a period before seeing a doctor or if it was a typo. I'm only asking because I think it could make a big difference in how you approach treatment.
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    Married July 2011 * TTC #1 since 8/12 * Me: 29 DH: 29
    21 Cycles TI: BFNs
    DX: Stage 2 Endo, uterine polyps and paratubal cysts removed
    2/14: IVF #1 Lupron Protocol = 12R/10M/9F, no frosties; transferred one 3BB blast = BFN
    4/14: IVF #2 Antagonist Protocol = 18R/16M/15F/6 frosties; transferred one 4BB blast = BFP!!
    Beta #1 (5/12) = 232 Beta #2 (5/16) = 886 Beta #3 (5/20) = 3168
    EDD 1/18/15 It's a BOY 

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  • ronniesgirl1981ronniesgirl1981 member
    Just wanted to say welcome and sorry that you found yourself here.  Be sure to let us know how you make out. 
    Me: 34 | He: 40
    TTC since 08/2012
    DX: DOR




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  • tippytoes06tippytoes06 member
    Thanks all! And I apologize! I meant March of this year 2013! If my periods would have continued as if I was still on birth control, I would have had 6 cycles to try and get pregnant. I was always super regular when on birth control except for a few years when I was on the shot and the ring. I've been on birth control for 13 years (was originally put on it because I used to get really bad cysts). Over the 13 years, I've switched from pills, to the shot, to NuvaRing back to pills.

    DH (29) & Me (26) - Married 9/22/2012
    TTC since 9/2012
    Dx - Annovulatory; PCOS-IR

    8/2013 - First consult with RE
    9/2013 - HSG, SHG both clear; SA normal
    Oct 2013 - Jan 2014 - Clomid + Trigger + IUI #1-3 = BFN's
    Feb 2014 - Femara + Trigger + IUI #4 = BFP!!!!!
    Beta #1 - 3/2/14 (15dpo) - 123
    Beta #2 - 3/4/14 (17dpo) - 378
    1st ultrasound - 3/21/14 - 1 little ninja, heartbeat - 120bpm
    Due November 7, 2014

    **ALL** Welcome

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  • AkieshaAkiesha member
    Welcome, I am glad you did your research. I hope your stay is short here! GL!
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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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  • kw0612kw0612 member
    Welcome. I went through something very similar. My GYN ordered a SA and then told me they would start me in Clomid if that was fine. After some research, I decided I wanted to see an RE before starting meds. I was super nervous for my first appt but he helped ease my mind and didn't waste time before testing and treatment. He did labs and then a HSG the next week, and I was started on clomid the following cycle. Hoping you don't have to wait too long to begin your treatment!
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  • CalinAZCalinAZ member
    Welcome - I've just joined myself :). Good luck at your appointment!
    TTC #1 since August 2012 |  BFP August 17th, 2013  |    EDD April 25th, 2014
    Living with Vestibulodynia (Chronic pelvic pain)


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  • Allison7Allison7 member
    edited August 2013
    Welcome to the board, but sorry you have to be here. I think it is great you did some research! I was very nervous for my first appointment too, but after I was there I realized that there was no need. We got a plan in place with testing and I felt more relaxed after that! GL on your appointment
    TTC Since January 2012 Me:37 DH:34      DX July 2013: Unexplained Infertility      New DX Dec 2013: DOR
    BFP#1 6/4/12 EDD 2/13/13 M/C 6/6/12  BFP#2 2/21/13 EDD 11/3/13 M/C 2/26/13 BFP#3 C/P
    4 rounds of clomid, 2 with IUI = BFN
    November/December Retesting/Natural Cycle = Surprise BFP @ 11dpo! Beta#1 76.6@13dpo Beta #2 276@15dpo u/s#1 6w2d hb113 u/s#2 8w2d, measuring 8w4d hb168! 10w2d hb171 12w3d Verifi results are in and good! EDD 8/23 Our Baby Girl Rainbow Baby born 8/20/2014!!!
    Um...what? BFP 11/2/15!?! EDD 7/4/16
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