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heck, i'll take anything i can get!

bravegrace22bravegrace22 member
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some good news in all of my many calls to all the insurance and billing departments- i over payed one of my copays so i'm getting a refund of ***drum roll please**...................$10!!! :) she originally thought it was $50 and was so apologetic calling me back to tell me the correction. I said, "really I'd take a dollar if you wanna give it to me!" better in our pocket than theirs. 

*side note
 writing that title made me giggle thinking about every time my OB mentions starting clomid he prefaces with a warning about possible multiples and 
DH & I are always like "give us all the babies!!"image
I think MH is actually hoping for twins lol..guess some days we're still starry-eyed hopefuls 
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Me:26 DH:27
Married Oct 2011
NTNP for about a year before actively 
TTC since April 2013
Currently testing for infertility cause and hormone imbalance.
Infertility & ovarian cyst diagnosis: May '14
B/W: 'good', more ordered to check antibodies & progesterone
SA: Normal :)
U/Ss for cyst: who the f knows
DH's cat scan: showed encapsulated fatty growth; u/s: didn't really show much more
Breast Specialist: Most likely a large fibroid, but keeping an eye on it, repeat u/s every 6mos 
HSG: clear tubes, uterus is A-ok
WHAT'S NEXT: DH's consult with surgeon to discuss next step for growth, either biopsy or surgery~Big discussion with Dr. before any possibility of starting Clomid, since I'll want another u/s before and to be monitored and he doesn't seem into that. I had to force his hand just to order the AMH test so may be looking for another OB
~All welcome :) ~
Cycle 3 of OPK; Cycle 2 (this time around) of Temping

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  • bravegrace22bravegrace22 member
    I was thinking I might reward all of my hard work with a manicure since I haven't had one since our wedding! 
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    Me:26 DH:27
    Married Oct 2011
    NTNP for about a year before actively 
    TTC since April 2013
    Currently testing for infertility cause and hormone imbalance.
    Infertility & ovarian cyst diagnosis: May '14
    B/W: 'good', more ordered to check antibodies & progesterone
    SA: Normal :)
    U/Ss for cyst: who the f knows
    DH's cat scan: showed encapsulated fatty growth; u/s: didn't really show much more
    Breast Specialist: Most likely a large fibroid, but keeping an eye on it, repeat u/s every 6mos 
    HSG: clear tubes, uterus is A-ok
    WHAT'S NEXT: DH's consult with surgeon to discuss next step for growth, either biopsy or surgery~Big discussion with Dr. before any possibility of starting Clomid, since I'll want another u/s before and to be monitored and he doesn't seem into that. I had to force his hand just to order the AMH test so may be looking for another OB
    ~All welcome :) ~
    Cycle 3 of OPK; Cycle 2 (this time around) of Temping

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  • catlover790catlover790 member
    That's good! Treat yourself! I too would be happy with 10 dollars back! I also do rebates and coupons though so I take what I can get!

    Also, my DH wants twins too! He always did but I wasn't too keen on it before but now that we're having trouble I would love it because it would be less time of actually trying to conceive.
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    Me: 26 DH: 27
    TTC #1 Since Aug. 2013
    Cycle 1: O CD 25=bfn
    Cycle 2: O CD 48=bfn
    Cycle 3: Anovulatory/Provera =120 days!
    Cycle 4: Anovulatory/Prometrium=127 days! RE consult 6/16
    Me: Anov/poss. pcos?  HSG=normal/SA= Normal 
    July/Aug. 2014= Femara+trigger+TI=BFP!!
    Beta #1@ 16dpo=626!! Beta #2=1510
    Ultrasound @ 5w6d=heartbeat at 110!
    Ultrasound @ 6w6d =heartbeat at 131!


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  • BunnyBerryBunnyBerry member
    Lol that's awesome. Definitely put it explicitly toward something nice for yourself!

    Yes, please, on the twins. :)
    January 3T Siggy Challenge - New Year's Resolutions
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    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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  • bravegrace22bravegrace22 member
    catlover790 said:
    That's good! Treat yourself! I too would be happy with 10 dollars back! I also do rebates and coupons though so I take what I can get!

    Also, my DH wants twins too! He always did but I wasn't too keen on it before but now that we're having trouble I would love it because it would be less time of actually trying to conceive.
    lol same here..DH likes to play my upbringing against me & point out that we're 'not in the old country' when i try to haggle. i always think what's the harm in asking? if i can get a goat for a pound of potatoes-win! hahah he loves it though. i just got a check for a rebate of $8,50 :)
    and yup i've always said i'd be cool with twins; it's two for the price of one-see can't stop with the bargains!
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    Me:26 DH:27
    Married Oct 2011
    NTNP for about a year before actively 
    TTC since April 2013
    Currently testing for infertility cause and hormone imbalance.
    Infertility & ovarian cyst diagnosis: May '14
    B/W: 'good', more ordered to check antibodies & progesterone
    SA: Normal :)
    U/Ss for cyst: who the f knows
    DH's cat scan: showed encapsulated fatty growth; u/s: didn't really show much more
    Breast Specialist: Most likely a large fibroid, but keeping an eye on it, repeat u/s every 6mos 
    HSG: clear tubes, uterus is A-ok
    WHAT'S NEXT: DH's consult with surgeon to discuss next step for growth, either biopsy or surgery~Big discussion with Dr. before any possibility of starting Clomid, since I'll want another u/s before and to be monitored and he doesn't seem into that. I had to force his hand just to order the AMH test so may be looking for another OB
    ~All welcome :) ~
    Cycle 3 of OPK; Cycle 2 (this time around) of Temping

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  • shirleymaebyshirleymaeby member
    Woot!!  Good for you!

    DH and I also hope for twins.  I know there are added risks with multiples and the cost of diapers and clothes and everything else will be more, but after everything we have been through we would be perfectly happy to have two at once and then never ever have to deal with this IF shit again since two is what we always wanted).  Besides, DH plans to be a stay at home dad once the (fingers crossed) future DeCoux babies come along, so at least we won't have to pay twice the childcare!

    Too funny reading this thread.  I thought to myself: where else other than an infertility message board would you get a bunch of women actually hoping for multiples?

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    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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  • ky29ky29 member
    Yay for $10!

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    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~~

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  • mjcbwlbabymjcbwlbaby member
    I like the idea of a cheap bottle of wine ;)
    Congrats on the $10! I'm always thrilled when I get money I was expecting lol.
    I never wanted multiples because I was scared to death, but now I'm like, the more the better as long as I get my baby(ies). It would be an adventure but definitely craziness!
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  • jennym25jennym25 member
    Better in you pocket than theirs, and then $8.50 in rebates! It's your lucky day. Play the lotto, or even a scratch off :)

    Me (29), DH (38)

    Oct 2009   - Married
    Aug 2011   - Started TTC
    Jan 2012   - OB Referred to RE
    Feb 2012   - RE Visit #1
    Apr 2012   - HSG (Normal), PCOS - DH SA (low count and low motility)  
    June 2012   - Provera, Clomid, TI - BFN
    July 2012   - IUI #1, Provera, Clomid 50mg, Trigger Injection - BFN
    Aug 12 - Feb 14 - Break
    Feb 2014   - New OB referred to new RE
    Mar 2014   - New RE visit #1
    Apr 2014    - TSH  level elevated, need to retest.
    May 2014   - TSH retested, higher than 1st test. Start on Synthroid. DH SA (Normal)
    June 2014   - Start on DHEA, CO-Q10, New brand of Prenatals
    July 2014   - Cycle came on its own, b/w on CD2, TSH (normal), Femara CD3-CD7, CD14 - u/s + Ovidrel + baby aspirin regimen. IUI #1 B2B on CD15/16 - BFN

    August 2014 - u/s on CD3 normal, Femara CD3-CD7, u/s CD12, Ovidrel on CD13. IUI #2 B2B on CD 14/CD15 - BFN.

    September  2014 - u/s on CD3 normal, Femara CD3-CD7, u/s scheduled for CD12

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  • thirtyninetofortythirtyninetoforty member
    Yep, I'll take whatever I can get in both respects...I love seeing the "over payment" checks from one of the many medical facilities I visit! 

    also, I tell my RE I want two, three or four follies so I can have better odds at one taking and he always tells me that just gives me better odds for multiples - I will take what ever I am given!
    41 & single; DX:  PCOS
    TTC #1 with IUI and donor sperm
    First IUI May, 2014, Clomid + Trigger = BFN
    Second IUI July, 2014, Clomid + Trigger = BFN
    Third IUI Dec, 2014, Femara + Follistim + Trigger = BFN
    Fourth IUI Feb 2015, Femara + Follistim + Trigger = C/P :(

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  • brijen44brijen44 member
    The thought of twins scares me a little but at this point, we will be happy with 5!!  lol
    BabyFruit Ticker
    Me: 30 DH: 32
    Married 6/2010
    TTC since Nov 2013 (no BC since Feb 2013)
    DX: Annovulation
    SA: excellent
    HSG: normal
    Treatment: Clomid 50 mg (NR); 100 mg (NR); 150 mg (NR);
    July 2014 200 mg Clomid w/ good response
    7-19-14 Ovidrel trigger w/ scheduled intercourse on 7/19 and 7/20
    7-24-14 pregnancy symptoms started
    7-31-14 pregnancy symptoms increasing
    8-1-14 BFP!!
    8-2-14 BFP!!
    8-3-14 (just to make sure lol) BFP!!
    8-4-14 b/w confirmed!
    8-6-14 b/w still looks good, u/s scheduled for 8/14 and b/w on 8/13


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  • TiffW2012TiffW2012 member
    Woohoo!  That's kinda like finding some money in the pocket of your coat the next year.  I think treating yourself to a manicure is a great idea!

    As for the twins, I would love to have them.  I am actually an identical twin, and the bond I share with my twin sister is so special, even more so than with my older sister (even though we are all really close).  I would love to have kids that could share that same bond.  
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  • Katherine1203Katherine1203 member
    The chance of multiples isn't super high anyways.. But bring em on! I'm with ya, I'll take whatever!
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  • brazenbibliobrazenbiblio member
    My RE office has some high rating they're proud of for the most singleton pregnancies (they say anyway, I haven't looked it up). DH and I agree in theory that multiples are harder but it doesn't stop us hoping for twins this time. It would put an end to the IF part of our anxiety anyway since two is all we want.

    It's awesome that you got money back from the insurance company. Better you have it than them!

    Me-36
    DH -35
    Married in 2008
    Started TTC in 2011
    Began testing May 2014
    Test Results
    HSG- clear
    Hysteroscopy- clear
    SA- 11 mil count
    45% motility
    Diagnosis: MFI
    July 2014: Femera 5mg CD 4-8, Trigger, IUI = BFN
    August 2015: Femera 5mg CD 4-8, Trigger, IUI = BFN
    September 2015: Femera 5mg CD 4-8, Trigger, IUI = BFN
    May 2018 after long period of not trying, starting adoption process with family friend's newborn
    November 2018 Adoption complete!


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  • MBoylan27MBoylan27 member
    Yes! $10 is better than nothing! Take that insurance company! :P

    DH used to be terrified of having twins because there are a lot of twins on my side of the family. Now he's all "I'd be happy if we had one, or 10! Just give me babies!!" It's adorable.

    Me: 23 DH: 25
    TTC since January 2012
    Me: Very irregular ovulation   DH: Low counts, low motility
    Feb-August 2013: HSG, Uroligist, ect.
    October 2013: Consult with RE, recommended to IVF w/ ICSI.
    Benched due to finances (100% out of pocket)
    November 2013-June 2014: Vacation from TTC.
    September 2014 - Appointment with RE to discuss trying IUI before IVF. Fingers crossed!

    Come on baby "B"! We're ready for you!

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  • SweetieShellieHSweetieShellieH member
    **co-workers babies mentioned**

    money back is awesome! I was thrilled when I discovered our insurance company covered a percentage of the fertility meds even though they say they don't and we got some $$ back from Ovidrel :) 

    Our RE (who seems to be the most optimistic person on the planet - don't know if that's a good or bad thing) says we have a 15% chance of having multiples when we start IUIs again. We both love and are terrified of the idea of twins. Would be awesome because it would be one pregnancy and no more dealing with IF. Terrifying because of the all the health risks to the babies and me, and how much more difficult it is especially when they are soo young! A guy I work with who has twins says his wife spent 16 hours a day JUST BREASTFEEDING!!!! But hey, like everyone's said, I'll take it! Wouldn't be easy, but us IF'er can handle it! :)
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  • bravegrace22bravegrace22 member
    I can't help but think how beautiful/fun it would be if all us crazies had multiples and started a little bump baby boom! 
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    Me:26 DH:27
    Married Oct 2011
    NTNP for about a year before actively 
    TTC since April 2013
    Currently testing for infertility cause and hormone imbalance.
    Infertility & ovarian cyst diagnosis: May '14
    B/W: 'good', more ordered to check antibodies & progesterone
    SA: Normal :)
    U/Ss for cyst: who the f knows
    DH's cat scan: showed encapsulated fatty growth; u/s: didn't really show much more
    Breast Specialist: Most likely a large fibroid, but keeping an eye on it, repeat u/s every 6mos 
    HSG: clear tubes, uterus is A-ok
    WHAT'S NEXT: DH's consult with surgeon to discuss next step for growth, either biopsy or surgery~Big discussion with Dr. before any possibility of starting Clomid, since I'll want another u/s before and to be monitored and he doesn't seem into that. I had to force his hand just to order the AMH test so may be looking for another OB
    ~All welcome :) ~
    Cycle 3 of OPK; Cycle 2 (this time around) of Temping

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