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BethKate2BethKate2 member
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Good morning!

I'm officially starting my first testing cycle as of this morning when my period showed up, so I decided to intro over here. I joined TK/TN in 2007, and I've been on TB for two years, so I'm pretty familiar with typical board etiquette. I was active on the TTGP board for a while, but for the last year, I've spent most of my time on TTCAL. I've also done some lurking over here, so I think I have a feel for how this board works.

My TTC history is in my siggy, but for those who are mobile (pregnancy and loss mentioned)...

My H and I started TTC in July 2012. I started charting/temping/OPKs right away that first cycle and was able to confirm O every month, but we weren't having any luck. I got a BFP after 11 cycles in May 2013, but my betas were really low and not doubling. It was confirmed that the pregnancy was ectopic in June, and I had laparoscopic surgery to remove it. They were able to save my tube, but in the process of the surgery, they discovered endometriosis which I didn't realize I had. The doctor removed what she saw, but the diagnosis was definitely a surprise for me. After that, I was told that my TTC "clock" started over, and I needed to wait another year before starting testing. We've since had another 13 cycles without success, so I saw a RE for a consultation two weeks ago. H had his SA last week, and since today is CD 1, I called this morning to schedule blood work and an u/s for Monday. They'll also be calling me today to schedule an HSG for within the next week and a half or so.

I'm sorry that you all have to be here, but I'm looking forward to getting to know you and picking your brains since I'm new to working with an RE.

I hope you're enjoying your Friday!


 

TTC since July 2012 
BFP 5/22/13. Lap. to remove ectopic and dx with endo. 6/16/13

RE consult: June 2014

DX: FVL, endo, hypothyroidism, blocked left tube

Oct. 2014: First treatment cycle: Clomid+trigger+IUI=BFN

November 2014: Clomid+trigger+IUI again=BFP!

BFP 11/28/14 MC discovered 1/14/15

Blogging to stay sane

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  • ky29ky29 member
    Hi!  I remember you from TTGP, you were on there the same time I was.  Sorry you have to be here.. good luck with all the testing.

    image
    TTC since March 2012
    DX: MFI (4% motility)
    Cycle 13: Natural cycle w/ HSG test = BFP
    Identical twins! 
    Lost my angel boys at 10.5 weeks
    Cycle 14-16: Natural Cycles = BFN
    Cycle 17: Follistim + Trigger + IUI = BFN
    Cycle 18: Natural Cycle = BFN
    Cycle 19: Follistim + Trigger +IUI#2
    Polyp found: SIS 11/11 - hysteroscopy 11/14
    Cycle 20: Follistim + IUI#2 = BFFN
    Cycle 21: Follistim (adj. dosage) + IUI#3 TI  = BFN
    IUI cancelled due to weather
    Cycle 22: Follistim + IUI#3.1 = BFN
    Cycle 23: treatment break, IVF consult
    Cycle 24 - 26: natural cycle w/ acupuncture + Chinese herbs = BFN
    Cycle 27: Follistim + IUI#4 = BFFN
    Natural Cycles until IVF
    Cycle 30: IVF#1 - Starting with Menopur + Follistim + Ganirelix
    17 retrieved, 12 fertilized, 5dt w/ 2 blasts, 5 frosties
    Betas:  #1-156(9dp5dt), #2-1200(13dp5) #3-6112(17dp5)
    Ultrasound #1 10/6: 1 bean!
    TEAM BLUE!
    My Chart
    ~~ALL WELCOME~~

    BabyFruit Ticker
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  • megrae12megrae12 member
    Hey, hun! So sorry you are finding yourself over here. I hope that your baseline and cd3 bw will provide some answers and give y'all a good plan moving forward. I hope your HSG is painless as well, it's not that fun. ((Hugs)) love!
    Multiple TTCAL 1IF 3
    imageimage
    DX: stage 2 Endo 2012, PCOS 7/2/14,  HSG 6/11/14, Lefty open!!
    BFP#1, EDD: 4/27/14, Missed EP confirmed: 9/23/13, R tube removal: 9/25/13 
    Clomid/TI #1=BFN, 
    Clomid/TI#2=BFN, Clomid/TI #3=CP
    BFP #2 CP, EDD 7/12/15
    On a treatment break: 2 natural cycles. Saving money, sigh*

    Goodbye my sweet babies. We miss you so much. 
    All Welcome


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  • aves0708aves0708 member
    Welcome!  I'm so sorry for your loss.  Good luck with all of your testing!

    Me (29): Hashimoto's, CD3/7DPO bloodwork & ultrasound normal, HSG & SHG(x2) all clear
    DH (29): SA Perfect
    TTC Since Jan '13, First RE Appt Jan '14
    DX: Unspecified Ovarian Dysfunction, Long Cycles
    May '13 BFP, C/P 4w3d
    Apr '14:  50mg clomid + ovidrel + B2B IUI #1=BFP,  Natural M/C 6.5wks
    Aug '14: 50mg clomid + ovidrel + B2B IUI #2=BFN
    Oct '14: 100mg clomid + ovidrel + IUI#3 =BFN
    Nov 14: 100mg clomid + ovidrel + B2B IUI#4=slow response, bad lining, cancelled
    FU with RE, more bloodwork: Anticardiolipin +
    Dec 14: 5mg Letrozole+baby aspirin +ovidrel + B2B IUI#4.1=BFFN
    Jan '15: 5mg Letrozole +baby aspirin + ovidrel +B2B IUI #5= BFP!! 
    Beta #1 210  Beta #2 546


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  • BethKate2BethKate2 member
    megrae12 said:
    Hey, hun! So sorry you are finding yourself over here. I hope that your baseline and cd3 bw will provide some answers and give y'all a good plan moving forward. I hope your HSG is painless as well, it's not that fun. ((Hugs)) love!

    Thanks, @megrae12, I'm a nervous wreck about the HSG. I've pretty much convinced myself that it's going to be painful.

    Thanks to everyone else as well.


     

    TTC since July 2012 
    BFP 5/22/13. Lap. to remove ectopic and dx with endo. 6/16/13

    RE consult: June 2014

    DX: FVL, endo, hypothyroidism, blocked left tube

    Oct. 2014: First treatment cycle: Clomid+trigger+IUI=BFN

    November 2014: Clomid+trigger+IUI again=BFP!

    BFP 11/28/14 MC discovered 1/14/15

    Blogging to stay sane

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  • megrae12megrae12 member
    BethKate2 said:
    megrae12 said:
    Hey, hun! So sorry you are finding yourself over here. I hope that your baseline and cd3 bw will provide some answers and give y'all a good plan moving forward. I hope your HSG is painless as well, it's not that fun. ((Hugs)) love!

    Thanks, @megrae12, I'm a nervous wreck about the HSG. I've pretty much convinced myself that it's going to be painful.

    Thanks to everyone else as well.

    Mine was very painful, I wont lie. I was told it was b/c I only had one tube and also the whore's speculum they used, but that is neither here nor there. Just take some Ibuprofen before and bring a pad. Even if it's painful, it's over fast, so there is that.  
    Multiple TTCAL 1IF 3
    imageimage
    DX: stage 2 Endo 2012, PCOS 7/2/14,  HSG 6/11/14, Lefty open!!
    BFP#1, EDD: 4/27/14, Missed EP confirmed: 9/23/13, R tube removal: 9/25/13 
    Clomid/TI #1=BFN, 
    Clomid/TI#2=BFN, Clomid/TI #3=CP
    BFP #2 CP, EDD 7/12/15
    On a treatment break: 2 natural cycles. Saving money, sigh*

    Goodbye my sweet babies. We miss you so much. 
    All Welcome


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  • BethKate2BethKate2 member
    megrae12 said:
    BethKate2 said:
    megrae12 said:
    Hey, hun! So sorry you are finding yourself over here. I hope that your baseline and cd3 bw will provide some answers and give y'all a good plan moving forward. I hope your HSG is painless as well, it's not that fun. ((Hugs)) love!

    Thanks, @megrae12, I'm a nervous wreck about the HSG. I've pretty much convinced myself that it's going to be painful.

    Thanks to everyone else as well.

    Mine was very painful, I wont lie. I was told it was b/c I only had one tube and also the whore's speculum they used, but that is neither here nor there. Just take some Ibuprofen before and bring a pad. Even if it's painful, it's over fast, so there is that.  
    That's what I keep telling myself.


     

    TTC since July 2012 
    BFP 5/22/13. Lap. to remove ectopic and dx with endo. 6/16/13

    RE consult: June 2014

    DX: FVL, endo, hypothyroidism, blocked left tube

    Oct. 2014: First treatment cycle: Clomid+trigger+IUI=BFN

    November 2014: Clomid+trigger+IUI again=BFP!

    BFP 11/28/14 MC discovered 1/14/15

    Blogging to stay sane

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  • megrae12megrae12 member
    BethKate2 said:
    megrae12 said:
    BethKate2 said:
    megrae12 said:
    Hey, hun! So sorry you are finding yourself over here. I hope that your baseline and cd3 bw will provide some answers and give y'all a good plan moving forward. I hope your HSG is painless as well, it's not that fun. ((Hugs)) love!

    Thanks, @megrae12, I'm a nervous wreck about the HSG. I've pretty much convinced myself that it's going to be painful.

    Thanks to everyone else as well.

    Mine was very painful, I wont lie. I was told it was b/c I only had one tube and also the whore's speculum they used, but that is neither here nor there. Just take some Ibuprofen before and bring a pad. Even if it's painful, it's over fast, so there is that.  
    That's what I keep telling myself.
    You can do it, sweetie. Feel free to PM if you want the down and dirty ;) 
    Multiple TTCAL 1IF 3
    imageimage
    DX: stage 2 Endo 2012, PCOS 7/2/14,  HSG 6/11/14, Lefty open!!
    BFP#1, EDD: 4/27/14, Missed EP confirmed: 9/23/13, R tube removal: 9/25/13 
    Clomid/TI #1=BFN, 
    Clomid/TI#2=BFN, Clomid/TI #3=CP
    BFP #2 CP, EDD 7/12/15
    On a treatment break: 2 natural cycles. Saving money, sigh*

    Goodbye my sweet babies. We miss you so much. 
    All Welcome


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  • BethKate2BethKate2 member
    **snip** @megrae12
    megrae12 said:
    You can do it, sweetie. Feel free to PM if you want the down and dirty ;) 

    I know. I have to. It's the one thing I'm most nervous about, but considering the endo and the ectopic, it's probably the most important test I'm going to have done.

    Thanks again. :)


     

    TTC since July 2012 
    BFP 5/22/13. Lap. to remove ectopic and dx with endo. 6/16/13

    RE consult: June 2014

    DX: FVL, endo, hypothyroidism, blocked left tube

    Oct. 2014: First treatment cycle: Clomid+trigger+IUI=BFN

    November 2014: Clomid+trigger+IUI again=BFP!

    BFP 11/28/14 MC discovered 1/14/15

    Blogging to stay sane

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  • shirleymaebyshirleymaeby member
    Welcome, and sorry you have to be here.  I know everyone's experience is different, but if it makes you feel any better at all, my HSG was relatively painless.  I took Tylenol before and after because there was some discomfort when they injected the dye and I did have some cramping afterward, but it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be.  FX that yours is as easy as mine was. 

    The worst part is that I was at a training hospital or something and there were like 5 technicians in there.  It's pretty awkward having dye injected in your hooha with a million people watching...

    -----------------------------------SIGGY WARNING-------------------------------------


    Me: 31| DH: 36
    TTC #1 Since 07/2010
    DX: Unexplained Infertility
    TX: 
    IUI #1 on 7/3/14 100 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI (44 million sperm, 1 dominant follie) = BFN
    IUI #2: on 7/28/14 100 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI (23 million sperm, 2 dominant follies) = BFN

    IUI #3 on 8/22/2014 100 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI (53 million sperm, 2 dominant follies)= BFP MMC @ 7weeks


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  • Kam10Kam10 member

    Welcome! So sorry you find yourself here. Our stories are a bit similar. Ectopic surgery which saved my tube, but found stage 1 endo. For what it's worth, I was terrified my HSG would be painful because of this and it turned out being pretty easy. Everyone is different, but just thought I'd share my story. Good luck.


    *****Siggy Warning*****


    Toby        image

    Me:28 DH:28
    TTC #1 since Nov '12
    DX: Non-IR PCOS & Hypothyroidism 
    BFP: 11/7/13 EDD: 7/18/14 Ectopic Tubal Surgery 12/18 
    2/5 HSG all clear!
    Femara 5mg + Trigger + IUI #1- 5 = BFN
    IVF #1 - 17R 15M 11F - Transferred 1 beautiful hatching blast on 9/26    4 Frosties
    Beta (10dp5dt) = 166  Beta #2 (12dp5dt) = 284  Beta #3 (14dp5dt) = 471  Beta #4 (18dp5dt) = 2032
    EDD: 6/14/15
    ~All are welcome~

    BabyFruit Ticker

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  • KT416KT416 member
    Welcome to the board! I'm sorry you had to wait another year to be able to do testing-- that must have been so frustrating! Good luck with your testing and I'm sorry for your loss.

    Me: 29, DH: 30

    Married: April, 2011; TTC: July, 2012

    Dx: MFI; June '14 IVF w/ ICSI: 11R, 8M, 5F... 1 5dt, beta #1: 213, beta #2: 621, beta #3: 8545!



    BabyFruit Ticker
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  • lebradfordlebradford member
    Welcome! I think I've seen you on TTGP before. Good luck with your testing. I didn't find the HSG too bad. I hope yours goes smoothly.
    **siggy warning**  **everyone welcome**

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    DS- 11.07.02
    DSS- 6.26.04
    Married- 6.29.13
    TTC Again- Sept. 2013
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Test Results/Diagnosis- HSG & SA totally normal
    DX: 3/2014 Prolactinoma/Hyperprolactinemia- Started cabergoline 2/2014
    5/2014 Possible mild PCOS in addition to hyperprolactinemia??
    7/2014 Adding probable tubal factor to the diagnosis list
    9/2014 And now adding hypothyroid to the list- Started synthroid 9/2014
    Cycles 1-4 - Sept.-March- All Anovulatory 
    IUI #1 March/April-  Clomid 50mg + Clomid 100mg +Trigger + IUI #1 = BFN
     IUI #2 April/May-Clomid 100mg + Clomid 150mg + Trigger + IUI #2 + Endometrin=BFN
    IUI #3- June- Follistim 75iu + Trigger + IUI #3  Benched due to a 40 mm cyst. :-(
    IUI #3- July- Follistim 75iu + Trigger + IUI #3 + Endometrin = BFP! on 7/25/14
    Slowly rising betas - Ectopic suspected on 8/8/14 & confirmed on 8/11/14
    Methotrexate on 8/12/14 -HCG negative on 9/2/14
    IVF #1- November- Antagonist protocol: 11/1: start stims, 200iu of Follistim; 11/12 ER 17R/14M/14F; 11/17 5 day transfer of two blasts, 2 blasts and 2 expanding morulas frozen; 11/22 BFP!! (On FRER at 5dp5dt)
    Betas: 9dp5dt 205, 11dp5dt 497, 14dp5dt 1,709
    u/s at 5w0d- 1 sac; u/s at 6w0d 1 baby with heartbeat, another sac without a heartbeat
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  • BethKate2BethKate2 member
    emilee871 said:
    Hello and welcome.  Cute cat!  I didn't have much pain with the HSG. The anxiety before was the worst part.  

    @emilee871, thanks! That's Julius. :)


    Thanks again to everyone else as well. I appreciate the warm welcome.


     

    TTC since July 2012 
    BFP 5/22/13. Lap. to remove ectopic and dx with endo. 6/16/13

    RE consult: June 2014

    DX: FVL, endo, hypothyroidism, blocked left tube

    Oct. 2014: First treatment cycle: Clomid+trigger+IUI=BFN

    November 2014: Clomid+trigger+IUI again=BFP!

    BFP 11/28/14 MC discovered 1/14/15

    Blogging to stay sane

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  • BunnyBerryBunnyBerry member
    Welcome. Sorry for your loss!

    I hope you have great results from the HSG that will overshadow any pain. :)

    Wow, it's kind of messed up that they started your clock over at 13 months. I'm glad you're able to get testing and treatment now! 
    January 3T Siggy Challenge - New Year's Resolutions
    image
    imageimage

    Me (29), DH (30) TTC actively 54 55+ cycles | All BFNs
    MFI (low everything) | Endo Stage 1 & Stenotic Cervix (treated) | PCO
    Married - July 2008 | Started TTC - Jan 2009 | RE Visit #1 - Mar 2014 
    IUI #1 ICI #1 - June | IUI #1.1 Laparoscopy - Aug
    IUIs #1.2, 2, 3 - Sept, Oct, Nov (Letrozole) - BFNs 
    IUI #4 - Dec (Bravelle) | IUI #5 - Dec/Jan (Bravelle) - 5 follies + TI - BFNs
    IUI #5.1 - Jan (Bravelle) Cancelled 
    Planning to start IVF in March!
    ***All Welcome***
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  • BethKate2BethKate2 member
    edited July 2014

    BunnyBerry said:Welcome. Sorry for your loss!

    I hope you have great results from the HSG that will overshadow any pain. :)

    Wow, it's kind of messed up that they started your clock over at 13 months. I'm glad you're able to get testing and treatment now! 

    @BunnyBerry, It was actually 11 months. I hadn't hit the 12 month mark yet when I got pregnant, so I was told I needed to try for 12 months without a pregnancy. It was like a punch in the gut having that conversation with my doctor. I probably could've sought out another opinion about it, but I guess I still had hope that we could be successful on our own.  It's been 13 cycles since then.


     

    TTC since July 2012 
    BFP 5/22/13. Lap. to remove ectopic and dx with endo. 6/16/13

    RE consult: June 2014

    DX: FVL, endo, hypothyroidism, blocked left tube

    Oct. 2014: First treatment cycle: Clomid+trigger+IUI=BFN

    November 2014: Clomid+trigger+IUI again=BFP!

    BFP 11/28/14 MC discovered 1/14/15

    Blogging to stay sane

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  • junerosesjuneroses member
    Hello and welcome! I'm sorry you are hear, but glad you found us. To echo others, the HSG can be painful, but shouldn't last long. I had three bad cramps (one with each push of dye) but the pain is manageable. It was kind of like the waves of abdominal cramping you might get with an upset stomach - for a moment it is pretty intense, but it passes quickly. Good luck on your test!
    Me (33), PCOS. Bloodwork normal, AMH slightly high, HSG clear 
    DH (40) SA good 
    Trying since 1/2012, RE 6/2014 
    Letrozole & TI June 2014-September 2014 -BFN
    October 2014 - IUI #1, lertozole - BFN
    November 2014 - IUI cancelled due to holiday, TI & Lertozole - BFN
    December 2014 - TI 
    January 2015 - IUI #2 - ?

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  • RachaeleighRachaeleigh member
    Sorry you find yourself here, but welcome!

    4 Losses (2003, 2008, Apr 2012, & Oct 2012)
    All RPL and IF testing with multiple REs = normal

    5 IUIs = BFN

    All AL are welcome
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  • masterofallcheesemasterofallcheese member
    Welcome to this board! Good luck with your HSG.

    Missed M/C natural cycle 10/2013

    DX PCOS 3/2014

    2 cycles Clomid 50 mg + Ovidrel + TI

    1 cycle Clomid 50 mg + TI - no response stair-stepped to Clomid 75 mg + Ovidrel + TI

    1 cycle Clomid 50 mg + Ovidrel + IUI

    1 cycle Letrozole 7.5 mg + 150 mg Follistim + Ovidrel + TI

    1 cycle Letrozole 7.5 mg + 150 mg Folistim + Ovidrel + IUI

    1 cycle Letrozole 7.5 mg + 150 mg Follistim  - no response, repeated Letrozole 7.5 mg + 150 mg Follistim + Ovidrel + IUI = success! 12/2014

    Beta 1 - 15 dpiui, 324, Beta 2 - 17 dpiui 750. Twins!!

    My Blog: pcosandpizza.blogspot.com


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