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mountaineer23mountaineer23 member
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Anyone have a good book suggestion?  I'm reading "When Heavy Arms Become a Heavy Burden" by Glahn and Cutrer right now.  I'm about halfway through and it's great at addressing the emotional side of infertility.  It also has a good chapter on dealing with your doctor.  I'd love to find a book geared toward people who already have some medical knowledge.  A book that explains diagnoses and treatment in detail, maybe even a textbook.  Sorry if this is a repeat question.
Me: 29, DH: 31
TTC since May 2012, married since 7-08-06
Me: irregular cycles, possible endo
DH: bilateral varicoceles (surgically corrected on 12-13-13)
Treatment: 3 cycles of Clomid alone, 2 cycles with Clomid and IUI
HSG Feb. 14:  all clear
1st appointment with RE 3-20-14
2nd appt with RE: normal postcoital test, u/s showed a large follicle the day after I got a positive OPK, most likely problem is endo :(
2nd HSG May 14: My RE used a dye that is supposed to help calm down inflammation from endo

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Re: Book suggestions

  • jszy10jszy10 member
    I just finished reading "Unsung Lullabies" but I'm not sure it's really what you are looking for.  It is by 3 doctors who struggled in IF themselves, and they use a lot of examples of couples to explain the many emotions and experiences you go through.  No real medical information in it.

    Not sure if that helps...but thank you for  your suggestion.  I am really struggling with the emotional side right now, and think I may try that book you mentioned.

    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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  • mountaineer23mountaineer23 member
    Thanks, I may read that one too.  Just FYI, the one I mentioned is written from a Christian perspective. 
    Me: 29, DH: 31
    TTC since May 2012, married since 7-08-06
    Me: irregular cycles, possible endo
    DH: bilateral varicoceles (surgically corrected on 12-13-13)
    Treatment: 3 cycles of Clomid alone, 2 cycles with Clomid and IUI
    HSG Feb. 14:  all clear
    1st appointment with RE 3-20-14
    2nd appt with RE: normal postcoital test, u/s showed a large follicle the day after I got a positive OPK, most likely problem is endo :(
    2nd HSG May 14: My RE used a dye that is supposed to help calm down inflammation from endo

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  • tifgatifga member

    "the infertility cure" by randine lewis phd. I had an acupuncturist tell me about it, it is about traditional chinese medicine ways of approaching infertility. 

    me 33- everything looks good
    mister 34- PCD zero motilty 
    TTC#1 using donor sperm
    IUI#1 Dec 2nd-BFN
    IUI# Dec 28th-BFN
    IUI#3 Jan 26th-BFN
    IUI#4  Feb 26th-BFP
    mc March 2014
    IUI#5 April 6th prometrium-BFN
    IUI #6 cancled ovulated too early
    IVF# 1 July
    ER: Aug 3rd: 18R 15M 14F
    10 embryos frozen
    ET: Oct. 7th 1x5BA blast-BFN
    ET: Jan 9th 1x3AA blast- Beta 1/21


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  • mountaineer23mountaineer23 member
    Thanks for the ideas.  Mostly I want to learn more about endometriosis.  My RE thinks there's a good possibility I have it.  I'm amazed that I could have endo and not have any idea until now.  Plus, my tubes are clear (per my HSG).  I want a better understanding of how endo causes infertility even if your tubes are unaffected.  I've read a little on the internet about how the inflammation from endo causes problems. 
    Me: 29, DH: 31
    TTC since May 2012, married since 7-08-06
    Me: irregular cycles, possible endo
    DH: bilateral varicoceles (surgically corrected on 12-13-13)
    Treatment: 3 cycles of Clomid alone, 2 cycles with Clomid and IUI
    HSG Feb. 14:  all clear
    1st appointment with RE 3-20-14
    2nd appt with RE: normal postcoital test, u/s showed a large follicle the day after I got a positive OPK, most likely problem is endo :(
    2nd HSG May 14: My RE used a dye that is supposed to help calm down inflammation from endo

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  • athlete010688athlete010688 member
    mountaineer23 said:
    Thanks for the ideas.  Mostly I want to learn more about endometriosis.  My RE thinks there's a good possibility I have it.  I'm amazed that I could have endo and not have any idea until now.  Plus, my tubes are clear (per my HSG).  I want a better understanding of how endo causes infertility even if your tubes are unaffected.  I've read a little on the internet about how the inflammation from endo causes problems. 
    This is me - I had no idea I had Endo until my Lap a couple weeks ago.  My RE didn't find too much (according to my DH), but he still found some and believes that's our root cause.

    DH: 34  
    Aug 2013 - SA: Counts & Motility = great, Morph = 1%; RE didn't seem too concerned

    Me: 26
    Jan. 2014 - Blood work ordered by obgyn:  Prolactin = high & AMH = low (0.73)
    Feb. 6, 2014 - Repeat blood work ordered by obgyn:  Prolactin = normal & AMH = low (0.9)
    Feb.  20, 2014 - First appointment with RE
    Feb. 24, 2014 - HSG scheduled;  DX:  one tube definitely open & one tube could be blocked
    Mar. 7, 2014 - CD 21 Blood work for Progesterone; DX:  Progesterone level at 5.2; shows I ovulated but was low
    Mar. 28, 2014 - Laparoscopy; DX:  Tubes open.  Found some endometriosis and had that removed.
     
    History:
    Started TTC:  June 2012
    June 2012 - March 2013:  When it Happens/it happens method = BFN
    March 2013:  Started using Fertility Friend
    Cycles 1 - 15 with Fertility Friend = BFN
    Cycle 16 - Benched due to Laparoscopy
    Cycle 17 - Natural Cycle = BFN
    Cycle 18 - Natural Cycle = BFN
    Cycle 19 - Natural Cycle = BFN
     

    Current Cycle:
    Cycle 20 = Natural Cycle


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  • tifgatifga member
    That is not how I read it, I read it as great things I can add to my fertilty treatment to get me pregnant. 
    No amount of acupunture and herbs is going to get me pregnant without a drs help but it if it can help boost my chances I am all for it. 
    me 33- everything looks good
    mister 34- PCD zero motilty 
    TTC#1 using donor sperm
    IUI#1 Dec 2nd-BFN
    IUI# Dec 28th-BFN
    IUI#3 Jan 26th-BFN
    IUI#4  Feb 26th-BFP
    mc March 2014
    IUI#5 April 6th prometrium-BFN
    IUI #6 cancled ovulated too early
    IVF# 1 July
    ER: Aug 3rd: 18R 15M 14F
    10 embryos frozen
    ET: Oct. 7th 1x5BA blast-BFN
    ET: Jan 9th 1x3AA blast- Beta 1/21


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  • nswain85nswain85 member
    Thanks for posting this OP, I always like finding new books about this struggle and find it to be a source of comfort in a way.

    Trying to have baby #1 since April 2013

    DH SA March,May 2014 - Low motility and shape issues. On vitamins per RE to help

    Me testing April 3, 2014 - FSH and LH good, HSG showed blocked right tube

    April 29, 2014 - First RE appt., right tube needs to be removed and possibly left also if

    it's bad too. RE suggests going straight to IVF

    June 4, 2014 - LAP/HSC and unexpected endo. removed but tubes got to stay!

    June 13, 2014 - Post-Op appointment. We decide where to go next since main issue

    is MFI influenced. Trying naturally until decision... Repeat SA  in September. Aiming for IUI #1 November 2014.

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