TTC & Alcohol

Re: TTC & Alcohol

• Frenchteachermama member

  May 2014

  In the past I've lived "normally" (eating and drinking whatever I want) before I peed on the stick.  Since I found out about my low AMH I've cut back on my drinking and caffeine intake.  I still enjoy a glass of wine or two every now and then but I try not to during the 2WW.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  My FF Chart:

  http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/490dd7
  TTC #3 since June 2013
  BFP #1 7/21/2013--EDD 3/30/14--D&C 9/24/13
  BFP #2 1/28/14--MC 2/7/14
  IUI #1 5mg Femara + trigger = BFN
  IUI #2 5mg Femara + trigger = BFN
  IUI #3 5mg Femara + trigger = BFN

  IVF #1, Stimmed for 12 days, ER 8/22/14, 9 retrieved, 7M, 7F!!  Freeze all due to fluid in uterus.

  FET end of October 2014 cancelled due to fluid in uterus due to possible c-scar defect

  Surgery scheduled 12/12/14 to fix possible isthmocele

  3/26/15 transferred one 8 cell grade 4 embryo and one 6 cell grade 3 embryo = slow rising betas for 2+ weeks = ectopic MTX shot 4/29/15

  Repeat c-scar surgery June 2015

  2nd and last IVF cycle August 2015, stimmed for 12 days, 2 egg retrieved, both mature and both fertilized.  Transferred both 8-cell embryos on Day 3, beta 9/5/15 = BFFN

  MOVING TO ADOPTION!  

  
  

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• designer303 member

  May 2014

  First time around I cut out everything for two years while we tried for G. The cycle I got KU was the one exception because it's was my sister in- laws 21st birthday and we took her out a week later I had my IUI. So this time around I am somewhere in the middle, where I drink a glass of wine most nights in the beginning of my cycle and then cut back to special occasion drinking in the TWW.

  TTC#1 May 2009- July 2010 on our own with no luck

  Started with RE in August 2010, dx with unexplained IF and then finally our 3rd IUI cycle using Follistim and Trigger resulted in our wonderful little man.  Born 12/2/11

  TTC#2 Never really prevented, but were careful early on as Dr. reccomended

  Surprise BFP 12/16/13, started progesterone immediately as first numbers came back low, but betas were good.  Progesterone wasnt enough. Natural MC 12/24/13.

  Back with RE as of January 2014...

  5/27/14- Chemical Pregnancy

  April 2015 IVF#1

  5/13/15- BFP, please stick LO!

  Oh and I'm a major Harry Potter Nerd

  

   
    

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• ScarletBegonia79 member

  May 2014

  i am probably a terrible example of good behavior during the TWW. i am a pretty big drinker -- not like crazy out of control but i do like to drink. during the TWW i avoid hard stuff and stick to wine. i don't want to give it up completely since it keeps me sane and gives me something to look forward to. i just don't go crazy during those 2 weeks. when i had DD i had no idea i was pregnant for a good 3 weeks and i don't think any harm was done.

  TTC #2 since 8/2012

  IUI #1 April 2014: BFN

  IUI #2 July 2014: BFN

  IUI #3 August 2014: BFN

  BFP: September 15, due May 22nd 2015

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• MrsLaurenandDan member

  May 2014

  I've been in the drink til it's pink camp. But with what's going on right now, and starting treatment I don't know what I'll do. When TTC #1 I didn't drink in the 2ww

  TTC #1 June 2010
  

  1/3/11 S/A - Count 45; Motility 32; Morph 4.3 - 2/10/11 - S/A Count 17mil; Motility 39; Morph 7.9

  1/5/11 Femara Cycle #1 = BFN  2/4/11 Femara Cycle #2 = BFP: 3/4/11 - Starting Progesterone suppositories 

  Beta#1 15DPO = 108; Beta#2 17DPO = 179; Beta#3 18DPO = 259; Beta 4# 20DPO =659!!

  
  

  TTC#2 Pulled goalie 5/12, PPAF 3/13, BFP 6/27 Beta 15DPO=248! 

  Dx Severe Hydrocephalus and severe Dandy Walker Cyst.   Stillborn 10/19/13

   

  TTC#3 - (No preventing, TTC+progesterone starting 12/13)

  4/7/14 CD3 BW - FSH 5.6; AMH 0.469 - 4/11/14 S/A Count 35, Motility 47, Morph 1.5

  4/16/14 - Cycle 6 - Natural IUI - Beta 12DPIUI = 3; Beta 13DPIUI=4.  15DPIUI=6. 17DPIU=4. Chemical Pregnancy  

  TTC #4

  5/5/14 Dx MTHFR homozygous A1298C, Benched 1 cycle HSG 5/14 both tubes open w/scarring on the left   

  5/28/14 Starting clomid 6/8/14 IUI #2 1 dominant follicle 31mm Beta 11DPIUI =4, 15DPIUI = 74, 17DPIUI = 165 

  

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• GraceyandTroy member

  May 2014

  I don't drink either way. I try to minimize caffein.  Although, it's been about five years since I wasn't either ttc, pregnant or nursing, so its' hard to say what's normal for me.  

  Happily Mrs. C 

    
  

  
  

   

   

  start ttc #1 in Jan 2009

  dx PCOS in May 2010, begin metformin

  Two failed clomid cycles (made lining too thin)

  Started acupuncture while saving for IVF in Sept 2011

  Add herbal infusions to the mix in Dec 2011

  Hoping holistic approach works!!!

  
  

  BFP on April 2012 at 11dpo

  Meepy Man born on Jan 2013 - Hip Hip Hurray!

  
  

  Ready to start ttc #2 April 2013, but plan to be an extended BF'er

  Back on metformin Aug 2013
  

  Restart herbal infusions Sept 2013 - currently drinking nettle, oatstraw, and red raspberry leaf

  DS weaned in April 2014

  Taking a break from herbs and just riding the healthy train.  

  Planning medicated cycle end of summer.  FX I get KU before then!!!

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• tache member

  May 2014

  Here's my 2 cents. I was a drink till its pink girl. I found out late with DS because we were told we couldn't have kids and he's ok so I didn't see a problem there. Then I've read that unless you are going on major benders minor amounts of alcohol don't affect fertility. But....
  
  I stopped drinking and I will say I have tolerated my meds much better. I don't sleep well on clomid and the trigger. I also don't sleep well when I drink so the two combined were awful. There are other examples like that but bottom line I feel better (not great) on all the fertility meds minus alcohol. Just another perspective to think about.

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• Momarazzi007 member

  May 2014

  I'm having my last big drinking night tonight before FET in 43 days. Just not worth it to me- but my birth mother was an alchohalic and drank with all her pregnancies but me (I made her too sick to drink) and my brothers all had issues- from cognitive delays, learning disabilities and and mental retardation. So I'm overly cautious. In another life I know I'd be ok drinking until O.

  January 2007- Stop BCP! Let's DO this!
  June 2010- MFI. BS. IVF! Ectopic. BS.
  
  November 2010- FAILED FET! BS!
  January 2011- BFP FET! TWINS! February 2011- lost twin. BS.
  
  SEPTEMBER 2011- DD Born! Most awesome girl in the world!
  November 2013- FAILED FET! BS! (screw you November FETs)
  April Fresh Cycle, FAILED. Frozen embryos frozen for future FETs.
  FROZEN CYCLE JUNE! BFP
  BABY BOY VINCENT!
  
  
  We can't wait to meet you!
  Conception: Potato Love!
  

  
  

  

  
  

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• annibes member

  May 2014

  I have a few drinks a week and I will continue to do so. I don't think worrying about drinking is worth adding to my stress (or some people it might be worthy of some thought, it just isn't for me) when I have so many other things to worry about.

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• designer303 member

  May 2014

  Update: I'm drinking right now ;;)

  TTC#1 May 2009- July 2010 on our own with no luck

  Started with RE in August 2010, dx with unexplained IF and then finally our 3rd IUI cycle using Follistim and Trigger resulted in our wonderful little man.  Born 12/2/11

  TTC#2 Never really prevented, but were careful early on as Dr. reccomended

  Surprise BFP 12/16/13, started progesterone immediately as first numbers came back low, but betas were good.  Progesterone wasnt enough. Natural MC 12/24/13.

  Back with RE as of January 2014...

  5/27/14- Chemical Pregnancy

  April 2015 IVF#1

  5/13/15- BFP, please stick LO!

  Oh and I'm a major Harry Potter Nerd

  

   
    

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• Bananappeal145 member

  May 2014

  I don't drink during 2WW. I save all my alcohol consumption for CD1/BFN day. Speaking of which, it's just about time to break out that bottle of rum again.
  

  
  
  
  TTC #2 since 1/1/13
  
    
  

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• Momarazzi007 member

  May 2014

  @designer303‌ my drinking buddy!

  January 2007- Stop BCP! Let's DO this!
  June 2010- MFI. BS. IVF! Ectopic. BS.
  
  November 2010- FAILED FET! BS!
  January 2011- BFP FET! TWINS! February 2011- lost twin. BS.
  
  SEPTEMBER 2011- DD Born! Most awesome girl in the world!
  November 2013- FAILED FET! BS! (screw you November FETs)
  April Fresh Cycle, FAILED. Frozen embryos frozen for future FETs.
  FROZEN CYCLE JUNE! BFP
  BABY BOY VINCENT!
  
  
  We can't wait to meet you!
  Conception: Potato Love!
  

  
  

  

  
  

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• Jodee37 member

  May 2014

  Drink til it's pink. That's my view. It's the only thing that keeps me sane.

  Me: 36, DH: 36

  DH's SA = normal

  1 tube only wonder

  AFC 3-5, AMH 0.30

  
  

  BFP #1 3/29/11.  EDD 12/4/11... Missed m/c 5/9/11. Cytotec fail. D&C 5/17/11.

  BFP #2   7/5/11.  EDD 3/14/12... Our rainbow Kellen born 3/14/12 via c/s.

  BFP #3 5/30/13.  EDD 2/8/14...  6wk u/s HB 126. 8wk u/s lost HB. D&C 7/12/13.

  BFP #4 2/18/14.  EDD 10/30/14... Ruptured ectopic with L tube removed & D&C 3/7/14.

  BFP #5 7/27/14.  EDD 4/9/15...  m/c @ 5w4d.

  
  

  IVF #1    Oct 2014 - antagonist protocol: 9R, 7M, 5F. 3dt of 3 Grade 2 embies. BFN. 

  IVF #2    Jan 2015 cancelled due to dominant follicle.  Converted to IUI #1. BFFN

  IVF #2.1 March 2015 cancelled due to dominant follicle.
  
  

  BFP #6  (SUPRISE!) 3/19/15.  EDD 11/30/15...  CP at 4w2d.

  IUI #2:    Clomid + Follistim = 3 follies. BFN.

  IVF #2.2 May 2015 - horrible response to micro lupron flare protocol: 3R, 3M, 3F. 3dt of 2 Grade 3 embies. BFFN. 

  
  BFP #7 (beyond surprised again!) 4/26/16. EDD 1/5/17. beautiful betas!!!! and then near-fatal hemorrhagic corpus luteum. turns out baby was ectopic after all; another lap 5/6 (@24dpo).
  
  the universe can fuck off.

  
  

  
   "You are overly paranoid and delusional that every one is out to get you." -lastsliverofhope
  
  

  all AL welcome. TTC #2 for 43 44 months.

  follow my infertility journey here at timestandsstillblog.com

  
  

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• TripMomma member

  May 2014

  I am not a big drinker...don't even drink on a weekly basis, but TTC does not change my feelings on any given night. I have actually heard having a glass of red wine a night during the TWW can improve blood flow in the uterus.

  

  Xander, Hayden & Lily 5 1/2 and Jericho 3 My Blog!

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• sailorgal member

  May 2014

  I don't drink wine...I'm all about the hard liquor so I was avoiding other than special occasions. I'm not a big drinker anyhow. But my weakness is summer frozen drinks! So I think I'll probably start to drink more regularly with all the summer parties coming up. Besides I've avoided for so long and it hasn't helped so I figure what the heck, live life.
  

  Me: 32, DH: 33
  DS #1: April 2010
  DS #2: July 2015 (preemie born at 31 weeks) - our little miracle conceived through ART - unexplained secondary infertility/adenomyosis
  

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• sohappy14 member

  May 2014

  My dr always told me to have some wine and relax. A couple glasses here a d there I don't believe will hurt much.

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