TTC After a Loss 6 Months+

Started our testing

We got in on a cancellation so we had our appointment this morning with the fertility clinic, instead of next month. It was an hour and 45 minutes away and we hit traffic so it took us almost 3 hours. It also didn't help that we got rear-ended on the way there, so we were sidetracked with that for a bit. No damage to our car though, so that's good. But not a very calm drive when I was already stressed!

The appointment went well. They went over our medical history and then did a quick physical before sending me off for blood work. They did it in two batches but took a total of 18 vials and I almost passed out. I don't normally faint from blood work but I guess this time it was just too much for my little body.

Our next steps are to schedule an SHG with my ob/gyn (hopefully, since it's local and will be easier) and then do some more blood work next cycle (progesterone testing and chromosome testing). Our follow up is March 24th and we will hopefully get some answers and a plan then.

Anyone care to share their SHG experiences with me? Google isn't helping my nerves any.


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Started TTC June 2010
BFP #1
07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
BFP #2 01/14/11. EDD 09/25/11. Missed m/c 02/18/11. D&C 02/24/11. }Dustin{
TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
BFP #3 08/18/13. EDD 04/30/14. Missed m/c 09/25/13. D&C 09/26/13. }Daylin{
TTA for 7 months
Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
TTC Again May 2014
Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles
- All BFN's
SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results

Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
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Re: Started our testing

  • snegde said:
    Glad you got in early sorry it was such an eventful drive. If you are having the dye and x ray I have no experience. Only with the saline. FX for a good plan!
    This is the saline one, so give me your experience!
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    BFP #1
    07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
    BFP #2 01/14/11. EDD 09/25/11. Missed m/c 02/18/11. D&C 02/24/11. }Dustin{
    TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
    BFP #3 08/18/13. EDD 04/30/14. Missed m/c 09/25/13. D&C 09/26/13. }Daylin{
    TTA for 7 months
    Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
    TTC Again May 2014
    Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles
    - All BFN's
    SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results

    Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
    TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
    Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
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  • Thanks for sharing your experience @snegde!
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    Started TTC June 2010
    BFP #1
    07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
    BFP #2 01/14/11. EDD 09/25/11. Missed m/c 02/18/11. D&C 02/24/11. }Dustin{
    TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
    BFP #3 08/18/13. EDD 04/30/14. Missed m/c 09/25/13. D&C 09/26/13. }Daylin{
    TTA for 7 months
    Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
    TTC Again May 2014
    Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles
    - All BFN's
    SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results

    Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
    TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
    Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
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  • Glad things went ok, despite the crappy drive. FX all the testing comes back normal. Good luck with the SHG!

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    BFP #1, 10/03/2012 - EDD 6/15/2013 - MMC 11/15/2012 - D&C 01/04/2013

    BFP #2, 04/06/2013 - EDD 12/17/2013 - MC 04/19/2013

    6/12/2013 Diagnosed with Balanced Translocation (12 & 16)

    IVF #1 with PGS: 10/2013: Canceled 9/27/2013 for issues with genetic lab

    IVF #1.5 with PGS: 11/16/2013: Canceled. 11 eggs retrieved, 9 mature & 9 fertilized, all unhealthy embryos

    IVF #2: 1/22/14: Canceled. 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 7 fertilized, all unhealthy embryos

    IVF #3 with PGS: 5/10/2014: Switched to FET in July. 10 eggs retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized, 2 healthy embryos!

    FET #1: 7/31/2014: Transferred 2 nearly perfect (6AA, 6BA) healthy embryos- BFFN

    Laproscopy: 10/2014: Healthy uterus

    IVF #4: 12/8/2014: Canceled. 17 eggs retrieved, 15 mature, 10 fertilized, all unhealthy embryos



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  • Im glad you are getting started with your testing!
    As I mentioned in my post below, I haven't had any pain or really any cramping with either SHG. As snegde said, I did need a pad for leakage

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  • Oh my gosh, what a day! I'm glad you're ok despite being rear ended, how scary!

    I'm so glad you're getting started. That's really great! I hope you get some answers at your next appointment and come up with a plan you're happy with.

    I had an ultrasound with saline and dye, so similar to a SHG. When they put the catheter in, it felt like a pap, just some pinching and discomfort. Then it felt like mild cramps when they were doing the test. I was terrified it was going to be really painful but it was really not bad AT ALL (I know different people have different experiences though). Bring several pads with you because you will leak afterwards! And take ibuprofen or tylenol beforehand.

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  • Yay for being able to get in early and get your testing started! I agree with taking Advil beforehand to help with any cramping.

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  • I'm happy for you that you got in for an earlier appointment! Before my SHG, I took 600 mg advil on the recommendation from ladies here. It felt like a pap smear and felt strange when they injected the saline. It wasn't painful, just a weird and uncomfortable feeling. I was drippy for a couple of hours, so a good pad is helpful. I also had a little bit of spotting, which always happens after a pap for me. 
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    BFP #1: EDD 4/16/13~~blighted ovum w/ 2 gestational sacs~~Loss on 9/18/12
    BFP #2: EDD 9/3/13~~Slow HB at 1st U/S~~MMC -Loss on 2/13/13
    9/13, 10/13, 1/14: letrozole + trigger + TI = All BFNs
    3/14: IUI#1 letrozole/Bravelle/Menopur + trigger = BFN
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  • Nothing to add on the SHG front, but I just wanted to say I'm glad you were able to get in early and made through the harrowing drive to get things rolling!


         

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  • Thank you ladies for giving me your SHG experiences, I super appreciate it. And I'm feeling a little less scared for it now. Hopefully I can get it scheduled soon and over with!
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    Started TTC June 2010
    BFP #1
    07/04/10. EDD 03/14/11. Missed m/c 08/09/10. D&C 09/27/10. }Casey & Jaimie{
    BFP #2 01/14/11. EDD 09/25/11. Missed m/c 02/18/11. D&C 02/24/11. }Dustin{
    TTA for 18 months and then TTC for 12 months
    BFP #3 08/18/13. EDD 04/30/14. Missed m/c 09/25/13. D&C 09/26/13. }Daylin{
    TTA for 7 months
    Jan-Mar 2014 - RPL, SHG, karotyping: all results normal
    TTC Again May 2014
    Progesterone & baby aspirin combo for 5 cycles
    - All BFN's
    SA with DNA fragmentation = Perfect results

    Diagnostic cycle monitoring = Polycystic ovaries leading to premature egg release
    TTA Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
    Jan 2015 - Medicated cycle with timed intercourse
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  • YAYAYAAY!! I'm so excited that you got in early!!!!! To mirror what others have said; the SHG wasn't that bad for me. Just felt like I pee'd myself :)
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    BFP #1 6.29.12 EDD 3.12.13 MMC discovered 8.11.12 9w5d D&C 8.15.12
    BFP #2 11.2.12 EDD 7.14.13 MMC 6w5d discovered 8w6d 2 failed rounds miso D&C 12.27.12
    BFP #3 8.5.13 EDD 4.18.14 MMC 7w4d discovered 9.25.13 at 10w6d -Trisomy 13- 1 round miso & emergency D&C 10.2.13
    RPL Testing. DX Asherman's November 2013. Low AMH (0.44) January 2014. 
    Operative Hysteroscopy January 2014 to remove scar tissue.
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  • My saline sono wasn't too bad. I'm glad you were able to get an appt!

    So sorry about the fender bender.

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  • I'm glad you got in early! It sucks about the crappy drive over though. My shg wasn't bad at all. It was uncomfortable but overall pretty easy. Everyone is different but I hope yours is not too bad. Good luck with the testing! I hope they give you some answers. ((((Hugs))))
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    Dec '12 HSG & ultrasound showed abnormalities & more endo. Laproscopic surgery in January '13 showed significant damage & scar tissue from Endo. IVF is our best shot to concieve our rainbow.

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