Me: 30 DW (aka C): 29
Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12
***CP mentioned***
We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm. 8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy. We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET. I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013.
11/14/14 - Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good.
12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2
12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)
1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2
****All Welcome!****
We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.
Re: TTC Check-In
I am now 12dpiui...and started spotting today. Lame. I'm pretty much counting myself out, even though there is the faintest glimmer of hope in my heart...so, today I am off, I want to get organized and I am going to start temping and charting this cycle (I haven't been the last two because my doc pretty much does all the work). DW and I want to try at home and take the clinical feel out of it. We never tried at home because we thought it better to jump straight into IUI. After reading some great stories on this board I am inspired to do this. Of course I have done some research but I have so many questions that I would appreciate any insight on from people who have actually lived it. Best days to inseminate? Is one sufficient? I know some do two? Preferred insemination tools? Anything that is easier or safer? I feel like some of these questions may be invasive, but also that we are all in the same boat...
Good luck to all the TTC'ers this week!
I splurge on organic everything. Sometimes I know it drives DW cray---the girl who would eat pop tarts for dinner---but it makes me feel like I'm doing the right thing for my health/my body/my future pregnant body!
Married since 6/14/13
EDD 7/1/14 ...MMC 11/22/13...D&C 11/25/13
2nd IUI (clomid+ovidrel) 1/15/14...BFN
7th & 8th IUI (follistim & ovidrel) 6/24 & 6/25....BFN
Married since 6/14/13
EDD 7/1/14 ...MMC 11/22/13...D&C 11/25/13
2nd IUI (clomid+ovidrel) 1/15/14...BFN
7th & 8th IUI (follistim & ovidrel) 6/24 & 6/25....BFN
QOTW: We splurge on sushi. It isn't often because we have to travel to Buffalo to get the good stuff. When we do go, we always get way more than we could possibly eat while there. Neither of us are huge fans of sushi leftovers.
Me: 30 DW (aka C): 29
Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12
***CP mentioned***
We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm. 8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy. We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET. I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013.
11/14/14 - Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good.
12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2
12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)
1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2
****All Welcome!****
We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.
Greetings! I'm currently on CD 14. I had a follie scan yesterday. 2 follies were 12 mm - too small to start anything so I have to go in again tomorrow. Bleh. Hoping there's some growth so I can move on to the next IUI! My guess is it'll happen on Thursday or Friday, depending on how fast these eggs are growing.
GTKY: I splurge on massages and spa treatments. I looooooove getting a good massage. I may book one when we go on our cruise in two weeks
QOTD: We go to a lot of movies, as mentioned before. We also splurge on calories and comfort food I guess -- depending on how the day is going. Mostly I think we're just trying to survive and cope as best we can now.
queer couple - 32 (me) & 33 (my love) years old - donor sperm,
Our IF/TTC journey since Nov 2012.
Me: dx of DOR in Nov. 2012. Low AMH, AFC - 6, Normal FSH, SS-A (RO) Antibodies (Autoimmune issues), tubes clear, Sono (November 2013) NORMAL! <p>
7 IUI's - December 2012-September 2013. Medicated, Injected, Triggered.... all BFN.
My Love: (the amazing @Healz413)
Normal AMH & FSH, AFC ~27, blocked tube dx'd via HSG in 2012. Hydrosalpinx & ovarian cyst dx'd in May 2013.
dx of Stage IV Endo & bilateral salpinectomy in June 2013.
Partner IVF#1a- December 2013 - H's eggs, my Ute - CANCELLED due to low response
Partner IVF #1b - February 2014 - H's eggs, my Ute - ER February 4 (10 retrieved, 3 fertilized), Transfer Feb 7 of one Grade 1 and one Grade 2 day 3 embryos. 1 - Day 3, Grade 1 frosty saved. BFP - 6dp3dt via FRER, Beta #1 - 110, Beta #2 175, Beta #3 - 348, Beta #4 - 2222!, Beta #5 - 4255. Ultrasound (6w1d) - 2 heartbearts!
We lost our beautiful Twin baby girls on June 18, 2014. Tavin Sara and Casey Elizabeth were born at 21 weeks gestation and were absolutely beautiful, precious, amazing babies. We miss our daughters every day and love them with all our hearts.
Good afternoon!
My first TTC check-in! I'm currently 5dpiui after my 2nd iui and feeling pretty symptomless. I have a feeling this isn't going to be our month. The iui procedure was... tough. Afterward, I felt like my body was thoroughly rejecting the sperm (doc says it was a vasovagal reaction). Hopefully it goes smoother next time (or even better, that there is no next time!).
QOTW: I guess my splurge would be my membership at Massage Envy. I tend to get very stressed about work and carry all the tension in my shoulders. Monthly massages help keep me sane.
@HollynLeana My wife and I don't do at home insemination, but we are using a program that is very low medical intervention, so what we do might be applicable to you. There are no drugs or u/s, we just use OPKs, though they did have us temp and OPK for 3 months to confirm that the OPKs line up with actual ovulation (which they did, until our first month of actually trying of course :-/ ). I have to use OPK's in the morning and then again in the evening (like 4-6 pm), and then come in for an appt the following day. If we were to do two inseminations per month, they'd have us come in 2 days starting the day of the first positive, if it were in the morning, or starting the day after the first positive, if it were in the evening. Hope this helps!
Me: 28 DW: 28
Together since 5/30/02. Married since 8/31/08
IUI#1 - 12/13/13 = BFN
IUI#2 - 1/22/14 = BFN
IUI#3 - 2/21/14 = BFN
IUI#4 - 3/23/14
Married since 6/14/13
EDD 7/1/14 ...MMC 11/22/13...D&C 11/25/13
2nd IUI (clomid+ovidrel) 1/15/14...BFN
7th & 8th IUI (follistim & ovidrel) 6/24 & 6/25....BFN
Decisions, decisions I have to decide what we want. I was just given some great advice which is making us re think our new plan. We originally planned on moving forward with my SO doing IUI. We have two vials left of our donor with the IUI prep. But considering everything money we have and the cost of just doing the egg retrieval with my SO which is all out of pocket expense and then the transfer which would be a covered expense it isn't too crazy to think this maybe more of a possibility for us than what I thought.
My SO is on birth control and this is her last month taking it, if the Dr says that she needs to wait the 3 months then I will sell back my two vials and just move forward with IVF. If the doctor says it we can try sooner I think my SO would like to try for the IUI but we have more talking to do. It maybe best for us to take a little break just to get clear headed minds to make sure we are making the best decision and not an emotional decision. We want a baby now but who is to say that the IUI process for her will work quickly and I really don't want to put more money in to it that we can save for IVF.
So lots more talking to do and our next RE appointment is next week.
QOTW: What is a product/food/service that you splurge on no matter what? I am not a person that tends to splurge at all. I am an avid coupon person, I pretty much tell my SO if we cant get a good deal on something we cant get it right now. But when it comes to bigger things like holidays and anniversaries I do splurge for others. We just bought a house this year and with trying to get pregnant we haven't done a whole lot. We stay home a lot and try and save as much as we can but at Christmas time we splurged on each other and this valentines day I splurged and bought John Legend tickets for us (which was a total surprise to her she wanted to go but didn't want to spend the money so I did it anyways ) So I guess you can say I will splurge on others
Married in September 2010, started TTC journey November 2012
Me-
7 IUI- 2 CP- 2 BFN
RPL blood work 12/27, showed a balance translocation in chromosome 11;22
Spouse-
PCOS 4 IUI-4 BFN
New Plan: Reciprocal IVF, me as carrier wife's eggs. Just went through insurance and received partial approval, so my part will go through my IVF benefits and wife's part will be out of pocket. Now just finalizing finance plans to cover the oop costs. Doctors office is in process of moving to a new building so there are no IVF start ups until March/April 2015.
Married in September 2010, started TTC journey November 2012
Me-
7 IUI- 2 CP- 2 BFN
RPL blood work 12/27, showed a balance translocation in chromosome 11;22
Spouse-
PCOS 4 IUI-4 BFN
New Plan: Reciprocal IVF, me as carrier wife's eggs. Just went through insurance and received partial approval, so my part will go through my IVF benefits and wife's part will be out of pocket. Now just finalizing finance plans to cover the oop costs. Doctors office is in process of moving to a new building so there are no IVF start ups until March/April 2015.
I had a very long cycle after my cancelled cycle with gonalF. I think I didn't ovulate on my own after it was cancelled. When I go to cycle day 30, I took provera for 5 days and then I still didn't get my period for like 10 or 12 days after I finished that. So it was probably a 45 day cycle in the end and I'm not convinced I would have gotten my period with taking the provera. You may ask your RE about getting a prescription for provera to make you get your period.
Good luck!!
We're queer. I'm 33, have severe stage 4 endo, and had both fallopian tubes removed. My love ("Manada" on the boards, 32) was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve. We did Partner IVF (my eggs, her uterus). We lost our twins Tavin and Casey at 21 weeks gestation.
Our IUIs
with @Manada: IUI# 1-7 (December 2012- September 2013) all BFN. Tried natural, femara, clomid, puregon/follistim, clomid and menopur combo, both the ovidrel and HCG triggers.
Our IVFs:
IVF #1 my eggs November/December 2013: Cancelled IVF due to poor response
IVF #2 my eggs/Manada's uterus January/February 2014
BCPs and lupron overlap Stimmed: 1/22-2/2: Bravelle and Menopur (dosage ranged from B300 and M150 to B375 and M150 to B300 and M225)
2/4 retrieved 10 eggs. Endo was much worse than expected. Only 3 eggs fertilized; February 7 transferred two day 3 embryos, froze one. All great condition.
BFP eve of 6dp3dt; Beta 1 (11dp3dt): 110; Beta 2 (13dp3dt): 175; Beta 3 (15dp3dt): 348; Beta 4 (19dp3dt): 2222; Beta 5 (21dp3dt): 4255
1st ultrasound (3/6 6w 1d): TWINS!!!! Twin A measuring 6w1d with a heartbeat of 118bpm. Twin B measuring 6w0d with a heartbeat of 113bpm.
***July 18, 2014 we lost our beautiful babies at 21 weeks gestation. They were born too early. Tavin Sara T. and Casey Elizabeth T. are beautiful and precious and we will love them and miss them forever.***
FET #1 December 2014
M's lining is beautiful at 11mm and my follicles seem to be slowing coming along. My estrogen is still low at only 222, but this at least is a good improvement since the 71 it was on Saturday.
I'm still anxious about my response this cycle, but I'm less terrified and devastated than I was this weekend when things really looked like they weren't working and our RE was so concerned about things that she left 3 voicemails, the third of which talked about possibly needing to switch to M who has diminished ovarian reserve because my ovaries seemed to be crapping out on us.
I'm hoping I can keep my wits about me enough to make it until Thursday. I am teaching a university course on Wednesday, so that will keep me busy.
We're queer. I'm 33, have severe stage 4 endo, and had both fallopian tubes removed. My love ("Manada" on the boards, 32) was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve. We did Partner IVF (my eggs, her uterus). We lost our twins Tavin and Casey at 21 weeks gestation.
Our IUIs
with @Manada: IUI# 1-7 (December 2012- September 2013) all BFN. Tried natural, femara, clomid, puregon/follistim, clomid and menopur combo, both the ovidrel and HCG triggers.
Our IVFs:
IVF #1 my eggs November/December 2013: Cancelled IVF due to poor response
IVF #2 my eggs/Manada's uterus January/February 2014
BCPs and lupron overlap Stimmed: 1/22-2/2: Bravelle and Menopur (dosage ranged from B300 and M150 to B375 and M150 to B300 and M225)
2/4 retrieved 10 eggs. Endo was much worse than expected. Only 3 eggs fertilized; February 7 transferred two day 3 embryos, froze one. All great condition.
BFP eve of 6dp3dt; Beta 1 (11dp3dt): 110; Beta 2 (13dp3dt): 175; Beta 3 (15dp3dt): 348; Beta 4 (19dp3dt): 2222; Beta 5 (21dp3dt): 4255
1st ultrasound (3/6 6w 1d): TWINS!!!! Twin A measuring 6w1d with a heartbeat of 118bpm. Twin B measuring 6w0d with a heartbeat of 113bpm.
***July 18, 2014 we lost our beautiful babies at 21 weeks gestation. They were born too early. Tavin Sara T. and Casey Elizabeth T. are beautiful and precious and we will love them and miss them forever.***
FET #1 December 2014
I hope everything works out well for you.
We're queer. I'm 33, have severe stage 4 endo, and had both fallopian tubes removed. My love ("Manada" on the boards, 32) was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve. We did Partner IVF (my eggs, her uterus). We lost our twins Tavin and Casey at 21 weeks gestation.
Our IUIs
with @Manada: IUI# 1-7 (December 2012- September 2013) all BFN. Tried natural, femara, clomid, puregon/follistim, clomid and menopur combo, both the ovidrel and HCG triggers.
Our IVFs:
IVF #1 my eggs November/December 2013: Cancelled IVF due to poor response
IVF #2 my eggs/Manada's uterus January/February 2014
BCPs and lupron overlap Stimmed: 1/22-2/2: Bravelle and Menopur (dosage ranged from B300 and M150 to B375 and M150 to B300 and M225)
2/4 retrieved 10 eggs. Endo was much worse than expected. Only 3 eggs fertilized; February 7 transferred two day 3 embryos, froze one. All great condition.
BFP eve of 6dp3dt; Beta 1 (11dp3dt): 110; Beta 2 (13dp3dt): 175; Beta 3 (15dp3dt): 348; Beta 4 (19dp3dt): 2222; Beta 5 (21dp3dt): 4255
1st ultrasound (3/6 6w 1d): TWINS!!!! Twin A measuring 6w1d with a heartbeat of 118bpm. Twin B measuring 6w0d with a heartbeat of 113bpm.
***July 18, 2014 we lost our beautiful babies at 21 weeks gestation. They were born too early. Tavin Sara T. and Casey Elizabeth T. are beautiful and precious and we will love them and miss them forever.***
FET #1 December 2014
I did call the office. They said that based on my last lining measurement, the small amount of spotting I had back on the 10th and 11th wasn't sufficient. I'm going up tomorrow for blood work to see where my progesterone levels are at. After that, if needed, he is going to start me on Provera. I opted to not use the Ovidrel after we cancelled my cycle, so maybe I didn't ovulate. I haven't had a problem ovulating on my own before now, so I just figured I wouldn't waste the Ovidrel. Of course I don't think I have probably ever had 6 mature follicles at once either. At least I will have a plan by tomorrow afternoon now.
Me: 30 DW (aka C): 29
Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12
***CP mentioned***
We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm. 8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy. We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET. I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013.
11/14/14 - Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good.
12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2
12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)
1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2
****All Welcome!****
We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.
Lesbian couple from SW Ontario, Canada | Me: 29 + 1 DF: 44 | Together 3.5 yrs, getting married in 2015 | TTC since Jun 2013
My Dx: PCOS, blocked fallopian tube(s), mild endometriosis & uterine septum (both removed during surgery Oct 11/13)
Jun 24/13: referral to Fertility Clinic ordered by gyne
Aug 15/13: initial consult with FS at Victoria Hospital Fertility Clinic, BW & HSG ordered
Aug 20/13: HSG shows one tube completely blocked, other tube slow to fill
Sep 18/13: FU w/FS re: HSG & BW. BW normal, laser laparoscopy & hysteroscopy ordered
Oct 11/13: Hysteroscopy, laser laparoscopy, & HSG determined I actually have a uterine septum and mild endometriosis, and that my tubes were never blocked! Septum and endo removed with laser during surgery. Post-op in 6 wks.
Nov 26/13: Post-op - fully healed with no complications; confirmed tubes are clear and septum and endo removed. Referred to Donor Insemination program.
I also have had two major depressive episodes in the past. When C and I are in situations where I'm afraid it could happen again, I tell her to make sure I don't get out of my daily routine. That is a big indicator for me. I am normally a very driven and responsible person. When depression strikes, that changes. Having two episodes behind me, plus my degrees in Psychology and Social Work, I can see it coming much earlier on now. I do what I can to head it off early. I have the coping skills to do that now. I didn't before. So far, so good...not to say it is perfect though. If you want to talk more about it, feel free to PM me any time.
Me: 30 DW (aka C): 29
Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12
***CP mentioned***
We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm. 8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy. We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET. I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013.
11/14/14 - Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good.
12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2
12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)
1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2
****All Welcome!****
We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.
I splurge on running shoes and sports bras. I don't buy them often (maybe twice a year?) but I buy the ones that are right for my body, close by eyes, swipe the card, and try not to think about the budget
Married since 6/14/13
EDD 7/1/14 ...MMC 11/22/13...D&C 11/25/13
2nd IUI (clomid+ovidrel) 1/15/14...BFN
7th & 8th IUI (follistim & ovidrel) 6/24 & 6/25....BFN
Married since 6/14/13
EDD 7/1/14 ...MMC 11/22/13...D&C 11/25/13
2nd IUI (clomid+ovidrel) 1/15/14...BFN
7th & 8th IUI (follistim & ovidrel) 6/24 & 6/25....BFN
While there aren't enough studies to point to the "why" yet, a recent study indicates that women who have a low carb/high protein diet have much better IVF results. I don't see why this wouldn't also help with ICI, IVI, and IUI. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/803821
Those are the main two I've worked to incorporate although IVF stress has brought me away from the low carb eating.
We're queer. I'm 33, have severe stage 4 endo, and had both fallopian tubes removed. My love ("Manada" on the boards, 32) was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve. We did Partner IVF (my eggs, her uterus). We lost our twins Tavin and Casey at 21 weeks gestation.
Our IUIs
with @Manada: IUI# 1-7 (December 2012- September 2013) all BFN. Tried natural, femara, clomid, puregon/follistim, clomid and menopur combo, both the ovidrel and HCG triggers.
Our IVFs:
IVF #1 my eggs November/December 2013: Cancelled IVF due to poor response
IVF #2 my eggs/Manada's uterus January/February 2014
BCPs and lupron overlap Stimmed: 1/22-2/2: Bravelle and Menopur (dosage ranged from B300 and M150 to B375 and M150 to B300 and M225)
2/4 retrieved 10 eggs. Endo was much worse than expected. Only 3 eggs fertilized; February 7 transferred two day 3 embryos, froze one. All great condition.
BFP eve of 6dp3dt; Beta 1 (11dp3dt): 110; Beta 2 (13dp3dt): 175; Beta 3 (15dp3dt): 348; Beta 4 (19dp3dt): 2222; Beta 5 (21dp3dt): 4255
1st ultrasound (3/6 6w 1d): TWINS!!!! Twin A measuring 6w1d with a heartbeat of 118bpm. Twin B measuring 6w0d with a heartbeat of 113bpm.
***July 18, 2014 we lost our beautiful babies at 21 weeks gestation. They were born too early. Tavin Sara T. and Casey Elizabeth T. are beautiful and precious and we will love them and miss them forever.***
FET #1 December 2014
I definitely have been watching what I eat. I figure I clean my house before people visit. So I should take care of my body if someone else is going to live in it!! I've been exercising and eating clean (unless I get a BFN, in which case I usually find the nearest pint of ice cream)
I don't know if it's in my head or not but green tea seems to help me produce more cm.
Married since 6/14/13
EDD 7/1/14 ...MMC 11/22/13...D&C 11/25/13
2nd IUI (clomid+ovidrel) 1/15/14...BFN
7th & 8th IUI (follistim & ovidrel) 6/24 & 6/25....BFN
I take suppositories (progesterone) prescribed by my doctor. Otherwise, I just live life like usual. I went above and beyond "trying" all kinds of stuff my first couple cycles but I just ended up making myself crazy. Taking my mind off the 2WW is the best thing I can do!
I get my next IUI tomorrow (had positive OPKs today) so there's that. I'll be back on the 2WW crazy train before I know it!