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Has anyone read...& book Recs

Hi ladies. Wondering if anyone has read "The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant" ? And if so, thoughts/opinions, worth reading or no? Alternately, any recommendations for other infertility-related books, especially geared towards 'older women' ttc or something with good diet/supplement info. Awesome website or blog recs (instead of books) would also be welcome. Thanks in advance.

Me: 37 | DH: 41
TTC Since 2011 DX: Unexplained 
IUI's #1 - 3 = BFN
IVF August 2014: FSH 4.1, PRL 15.3, TSH 2.1, W/ AFC 8.
 08/03 ER 5R, 4M, 3F. 08/08 5DT of 1-3AA0, 2 frozen :) bfp @9dp5dt. Beta on 08/20 = 414.
So excited to have one little bean on the way!!
 
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Re: Has anyone read...& book Recs

  • I am currently reading "A Few Good Eggs" by Julie Vargo and Maureen Regan. it is by 2 women who experienced if issues in their 30s. it is written with humor and advice based off of personal experience and medical research. Very good read!

    **Loss Mentioned

    Me: 25, DH: 28
    TTC about 3 years
    DX: Anovulation
    Completed 5 rounds of clomid with OBGYN. 2nd round ended in mc at 5.5 weeks

    First RE Apt. 1/21/14

    Started First Gonal F/Ovidrel/IUI cycle 4/24/14


    PAIF/SAIF Welcome!

  • I read the Impatient Woman's Guide and unfortunately I am terrible about remembering books! I remember it being ok, but mostly stuff you probably already know if you have read anything about infertility.
    Me: 33, DH: 33
    Married since 2007

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  • I read it and honestly if you are on this board you know everything that is in the book. I don't think its worth the time and I wouldn't bother but that is my personal opinion.
    Me 29 DH 30 Unexplained IF TTC since wedding May 2012. IUI #1 11/5/13-BFN.  IUI #2 12/5/13-BFN. IUI #3-12/30/14. All three with Femara CD 3-7 and Ovidrel trigger. +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! Beta #1 195 Beta #2 1/15-533. Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. EDD 9/22/14. Team Green turned Team Blue-Baby Conner arrived on 9/19/14.



  • I've read MAKING BABIES-a three month program, (I obviously didn't get pregnant in three months) lol FERTILITY & CONCEPTION- it was "so-so" I have this other one that gives case studies and medical journal articles, and it's western vs eastern medicine, it's a big book, but for the life of me I can't remember the title (it's in a box somewhere, we just moved) lol . . But that ones my favorite. , bc it will give some case studies like "jean and Carl were trying for 3 years with an obgyn, and they couldn't figure our why DH SA's were abnormal, they get the referral to the RE, and the RE asks him if he uses hot tubs. YES-every night apparently! Lol they had to take a 2 month hot tub break and got pregnant right away" I wish it was that easy for us. Lol. .



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    DH= burn vic, abn sa MFI|| ME= PCOS, Sarcoidosis, Hypohyroidism HSG-OK
    tried naturally 2011 & 2012-
    TTC with nurse practitioner 2013
    2 clomid cycles- both bfn, started seeing RE 2013 
    FEBUARY PLAN-HSG|| March Game plan-FEMARA IUI+TRIGGER 
    MARCH-BFP (beta1;104-beta2;302)-bc of hsg
    [[all welcome !!!!!!!!!!!! ]]
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    Lurker here, I just read "the infertility cure" by randine Lewis. It's focused on traditional chinese medicine with a lot of info on nutrition/diet and lifestyle changes. It was very interesting and I would recommend it if you have an open mind :)
    TTC #2 since 2011 (took 1.5 years to conceive spontaneously after multiple failed clomid cycles and 1 failed clomid +IUI)
    Me- PCOS, borderline hypothyroid
    Him- low concentration/count

    Feb 2014- started acupuncture
    Feb 2014- BFP
    March 2014- m/c @ 5 weeks
    May 2014- HSG, all clear, started Synthroid, Femara 5mg CD 3-7 + trigger + TI= BFN
    Waiting for new RE appointment end of July 2014

  • I just started reading "Unsung Lullabies" (Understanding and coping with Infertility) and really like it so far.  It is written by 3 fertility therapists who all struggled with IF themselves.  They incorporate their own stories throughout the book and give comfort and suggestion on how to deal with the emotional side.

    ME - 31, DH - 40

    Married 06/25/2011, TTC since 03/2012

    BFP #1 on 11/13/12 -- EDD 7/24/13 -- M/C (CP) on 11/21/12

    BFP #2 on  7/21/13 -- EDD 3/29/14 -- M/C (CP) on 7/31/13

    09/4/13 - 4/16/14 -- IUI #1 - 6 = BFNs :(

    7/13/14 -- IVF #1 w/ ICSI

    ER on 7/26/14 -- 20 R, 15 M, 11 F

    ET on 7/31/14 -- 1 transferred (4bb); 8 frosties!!!

    BFP #3 on 8/8/14 -- EDD 04/18/15

    BETA #1:  473,  BETA #2: 1009, BETA #3: 1975

    ** It's a BOY!!! **

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  • I second "The Infertilty Cure." She is a MD, but discusses the benefits of Chinese Medcine or using a hybrid of the two.  I agree you must have an open mind and be willing to make diet and lifestyle changes. 
    Me 38 DH 40
    TTC since Dec 2010.
    Diagnosed anovulatory, HSG clear. Slight MFI- borderline count, but excellent motility and morphology 
    Nov. 12- Feb.13 Gonal F + Ovidrel + IUI = BFN
    Lap April 13. Found blocked tube and bridged fimbria. Opened tube and cut fimbria. All clear 
    June 13  Gonal F+ Pregnyl +IUI = BFN Stopped treatment with RE due to side effects from drugs and told we needed IVF.
    Oct. 13 started Accupuncture and Chinese herbs- being monitored by RE. Getting better response- e2 and follie size. 
    Now RE says TI till March, then IUI. Fingers crossed, 

    All welcome
  • Mrs.Ess said:
    *ticker warning (not sure what my ticker says as I haven't edited it in a long time so just in case)* Lurker here, I just read "the infertility cure" by randine Lewis. It's focused on traditional chinese medicine with a lot of info on nutrition/diet and lifestyle changes. It was very interesting and I would recommend it if you have an open mind :)

    Your baby butt photo is so cute! I deff don't mind that siggy! Soooo cute :-bd



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    DH= burn vic, abn sa MFI|| ME= PCOS, Sarcoidosis, Hypohyroidism HSG-OK
    tried naturally 2011 & 2012-
    TTC with nurse practitioner 2013
    2 clomid cycles- both bfn, started seeing RE 2013 
    FEBUARY PLAN-HSG|| March Game plan-FEMARA IUI+TRIGGER 
    MARCH-BFP (beta1;104-beta2;302)-bc of hsg
    [[all welcome !!!!!!!!!!!! ]]
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  • Thanks for the ideas...after my initial post I started reading about "The Infertility Cure" and it sounds like this might be the book for me. I already see an acupuncturist who focuses on fertility, so I'm definitely open to these ideas/approaches. Glad to see some of you recommend it also.

    Me: 37 | DH: 41
    TTC Since 2011 DX: Unexplained 
    IUI's #1 - 3 = BFN
    IVF August 2014: FSH 4.1, PRL 15.3, TSH 2.1, W/ AFC 8.
     08/03 ER 5R, 4M, 3F. 08/08 5DT of 1-3AA0, 2 frozen :) bfp @9dp5dt. Beta on 08/20 = 414.
    So excited to have one little bean on the way!!
     
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  • DH & I just read "What He Can Expect When She's Not Expecting" and it was fabulous! It is written from a husband's point of view and basically a guide book for how husbands can support their wives through IF. It was a fast, easy read. His writing style is excellent, I felt like we were sitting on the couch drinking a beer with him. Very casual, and every word was right on IMHO.
    **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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  • RunCC37 -- I saw this and was considering suggesting it to DH...he's not really a 'reader' but he did start DL'ing dad books as soon as got our first BFP.  

    ME - 31, DH - 40

    Married 06/25/2011, TTC since 03/2012

    BFP #1 on 11/13/12 -- EDD 7/24/13 -- M/C (CP) on 11/21/12

    BFP #2 on  7/21/13 -- EDD 3/29/14 -- M/C (CP) on 7/31/13

    09/4/13 - 4/16/14 -- IUI #1 - 6 = BFNs :(

    7/13/14 -- IVF #1 w/ ICSI

    ER on 7/26/14 -- 20 R, 15 M, 11 F

    ET on 7/31/14 -- 1 transferred (4bb); 8 frosties!!!

    BFP #3 on 8/8/14 -- EDD 04/18/15

    BETA #1:  473,  BETA #2: 1009, BETA #3: 1975

    ** It's a BOY!!! **

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  • @jszy10, my husband is so far from being a 'reader' but he still read the book (without me nagging him!!!). I am not a huge reader myself, but read the whole thing in one night. It really is written perfectly for "real people" going through IF.
    **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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    My Blog: Running and Dreaming for Two ~ All are Welcome!
  • @runcc37 I bought that book for DH for Xmas. He hasn't gotten around to reading it yet, but I flipped through and it sounded pretty helpful
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    {DH:31 all clear, "super sperm"}
    Ecstatically married July 30, 2011--TTC since Jan 2013:::Baby #1 due 9/11, Conceived on cycle #5 of Femara + Hcg + IUI
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