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Hi! Intro

sunshine412sunshine412 member
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Long time lurker, ready to become more active on TB.  I'm finding myself in need of more support and hope I'll be able to give some to others.

Background: Went off BCP in 9/2013.  AF never came.  Did provera every few months with my ob/gyn but knew something wasn't right.  I've been working with an RE (whom I love) since 5/2014.  Testing done: DH's SA normal, all b/w normal (AMH 12), HSG normal, u/s showed polycystic apppearing ovaries.

In 8/2014, I tried 50mg clomid (no response) stair-stepped to 100mg and finally ovulated + TI.  BFN.  10/2014 started at 100mg clomid (no response) stair-stepped to 150mg and finally ovulated + TI.  BFN.  Feeling like I haven't had a great response to the clomid, we are planning to move on to injectables (currently taking provera to get next cycle started).  We are going to try follistim with TI once to finish out this calendar year until I go on DH's insurance with better coverage, then we'll do injectables with IUI, if needed.

I had a consult with my RE this week just to review everything we've done so far.  I asked flat out if I had PCOS and he was on the fence because I have some characteristics but not all.  He basically asked if I wanted to be labeled as PCOS.  I said no (because well, who does?) so my official dx is annovulation.

While my DH is wonderful and tries to be supportive, I still find myself lacking anyone to talk to about what's going on.  I haven't told any friends or family at this point.  I don't know if I'm ready for the judgement, comments, unsolicited advice, etc. that comes with sharing this information.  I'm a very private person in general.

So I hope you'll have me.  It's comforting to know I'm not alone!  
Oh yeah, and I love wine...  So much that DH and I are making our own barrel of wine this year.  :)
Me & DH: Both 30 / Married 3 years / TTC since 10/2013
Dx: Annovulatory
8/2014: Clomid (50 & 100) + TI = BFN
10/2014: Clomid (100 & 150) + TI = BFN
12/2014: Follistim/Ovidrel/Endometrin + TI = BFN
1/2015: Follistim/Ovidrel/Endometrin + IUI
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Re: Hi! Intro

  • meredithcarolemeredithcarole member
    Welcome.  Best of luck with your RE and the treatment plan.
    TTCAL January Siggy Challenge: Animals in the Snow

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    About Me: 

    AMA 35 :  DH 33
    BFP#1 1/26/14 (EDD: 10/7/14).  MMC 3/10/14 D&C 3/14/14
    RE Consult 11/3/14 - AMH 2.25 "great" . FSH 7.10 . Low Vitamin D
    Myomectomy 12/17/14.  Benched until March.

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  • SND1231SND1231 member
    Welcome. Hope your stay is short and sweet!
    Married: 12/15/2012    TTC: 08/2014
    Husband: 26 SA: normal
    Me: 23 Low AMH and damaged ovaries due to chemotherapy.
    No AF or O in 3 years. HSG showed a slight T shaped uterus.

    High Risk OB 9/29- got the ok to get pregnant.
    RE Appt:  10/28/ U/S showed follicles, but also small damaged ovaries.
    B/W results CD0: all normal except low AMH at 1.3
    Cycle 1-November (TI)- Femera 2.5mg, 2mg Estradoil, and Trigger=BFN
    Cycle 2-December (TI)- Femera 2.5 mg ,4mg Estradoil, and Trigger= No O
    Cycle 3-January (TI)- Femera 5 mg, 2mg Estra    doil, and Trigger=


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  • mharnickermharnicker member
    Hi!! Welcome and hope your not here long. My DH used to work at a winery so wine is plentiful in our home.
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  • DSculley1824DSculley1824 member
    Hi and welcome! Hopefully your stay here is short and sweet :)

    ***SIGGY WARNING***

    Me (26) & DH (26)
    Dog Momma to 2 amazing furbabies
    Started dating: May 6, 2005 & Married: August 4, 2012
    Diagnosis: PCOS

    September 2013 - January 2014: Not trying but not preventing
    February 2014:     Officially TTC (BBT, OPKs, etc)
    February-August 2014: Irregular Cycles, U/S showed Fibroids/Cysts, Provera required to get AF, BFNs
    September & October 2014: Testing Months with Reproductive Endocrinologist!
    DH's SA: Normal (116.4 million sperm, 97% motility, 36% morphology) - WHO criteria
    DH's Repeat SA: Poss. Low Morph. (138 million sperm, 73% motility, 8% morphology) - Kruger criteria
    HSG and SIS: Normal (tubes clear)
    Medicated Cycle:     5mg Letrozole + Trigger Injection + TI = BFP!!

    ESTIMATED DUE DATE: AUGUST 13, 2015

    Beta #1: 12/8 - 1,040 Beta #2: 12/10 - 2,902 Beta #3: 12/16 - 19,321
    Ultrasound #1: 12/12 (5 weeks 1 day) - Gestational sac and yolk sac present
    Ultrasound #2: 12/18 (6 weeks 0 days) - Measuring good, heart rate 99
    Ultrasound #3: 12/26 (7 weeks 1 day) - Measuring good, heart rate 150




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  • mshandlebarmshandlebar member
    Welcome and good luck! Mmmmm, a barrel of wine...


    ****SIGGY WARNING****

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    TTC since May 2013
    Me: 31, blocked tube
    DH: 35, azoospermia :(
    IUI #1 (50 mg Clomid, Ovidrel) on 9/7/2014: BFN
    IUI #2 (100 mg Clomid, Ovidrel) on 10/3/2014:     BFN
    IUI #3 (100 mg Clomid, Ovidrel, Estradiol) on 11/1/2014: BFN
    First RE appt. on 11/11/2014
    November 2014: Benched due to cyst :(
    IUI #4 (5 mg Letrozole, Follistim, Ovidrel, Crinone) on 12/26/2014: BFP!!!
    Beta 1 (1/9/2015): 292     Beta 2 (1/12/2015): 843


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  • SuzyHomemaker07SuzyHomemaker07 member
    Welcome! I love wine too ;) Making your own sounds fun!
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  • redandblueredandblue member
    Welcome and like PP I hope that your stay is short. This board is a great place for support and information from people who get it. Good to know you have a plan for your upcoming cycles.

    ************Siggy warning, LO & loss***************

    Me 37 - DH 37 unexplained infertility
    DS born 09/99
    TTC since 2010
    12/11 BFP - ectopic, received methotrexate, benched 4 months 
    08/14 - exploring fertility options

    Tubes clear, SA for DH all clear
    10/14- #1 IUI (femera/ovadril/progesterone), 2 follicles 22/17, post wash count 94 million BFN

    10/14 - #2 IUI (Femera/ovidrel/progesterone ), 2 follies 19/20, post wash 111 million, BFN Dec 2014 Femera BFFN Taking a break to explore foster to adopt!

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  • BKAlyssaBKAlyssa member
    Welcome and good luck. While none of us wish we were here, this is a great place for support.
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  • dancersposedancerspose member
    Sorry you find yourself here, but welcome and good luck!

    And, as many others have said, if you like wine you'll fit in just fine around here!
    Me: 31 (PCOS) possible right tube issues DH: 36 (SA normal) 
    Started dating in 2006, Married 2012 
    TTC since November 2013 
    First RE visit due to irregular periods: June 2014
    Lap/Hysto to remove polyps, cyst and tube blockage 11/6
    Cycle 1 (Dec. 2014) TI with Clomid, Trigger, & Progesterone CX due to no response
    Impatiently Waiting CD1 to try again with Fermara Back on the bench due to giant cyst,
    who know I'd ovulate on my own after a cancelled cycle and end up with a mega cyst :(
    All Welcome
     
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  • RadiantlyRadiantly member
    A warm welcome!
    TTC#1 since Aug 2013, I'm 37, DH 41.  
    Maya Arvigo Abdominal massage (daily self care), plus TTC meditations.
    I'm very sensitive to diet (gluten, avoid processed foods) and environment. Have a history of inflammation and tendinitis before going off gluten in 2009.  
    July 2014 - RE Visit #1: Eggs look good, Endometrioma on R ovary, HSG showed blocked R tube close to ovary. DH SA normal 
    DX: Endometriosis probably the IF cause and gunking up tubes.  Since egg reserve is high, RE says I can wait a couple months and then get laproscopic surgery to remove endo & clear tube.  If that doesn't help then move to IVF. 
    Dec 2014 - Saw new RE - does not recommend surgery on tube as it isn't likely to help.  Doubts I have endometriosis.  My endometrioma shrunk to neglible size (yay!) 
    Seriously considering IVF in March/April
    12/17/14 - Natural BFP! 
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  • nmt18nmt18 member
    I'm new to this forum/process too. I hope that everything goes well for you!! I haven't told any family or friends about my PCOS. Like you I don't want the constant questions and comments. It's hard because both my parent and H parents talk about grandkids all the time. It's not their fault but it is so upsetting to me. I don't know which is the lesser evil... The constant questions or my family thinking that I'm being a compete bitch for no reason. Good luck!
    Me - 27, Hubby - 28

    TTC since 9/2013
    Diagnosed w/ PCOS 11/11/2014 by OB
    Appt with RE 11/21/2014 (based on everyone's very helpful advice!)
    Waiting to see what happens...
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  • sunshine412sunshine412 member
    @rainbowbridge14‌
    Thanks for your comments. My RE mentioned letrozole/femara as an option, but I don't have any characteristics of insulin resistance, so he didn't think it would really increase my chances over the clomid. I am worried about over-responding to follistim, so we're starting at a very low dose and will adjust as needed.
    Me & DH: Both 30 / Married 3 years / TTC since 10/2013
    Dx: Annovulatory
    8/2014: Clomid (50 & 100) + TI = BFN
    10/2014: Clomid (100 & 150) + TI = BFN
    12/2014: Follistim/Ovidrel/Endometrin + TI = BFN
    1/2015: Follistim/Ovidrel/Endometrin + IUI
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  • j&j620j&j620 member
    Hi there!  It seems like our stories are pretty similar.  Although mine is lacking a barrel of wine!
    TTC #1
    Me 30, H 30
    1st RE appt. - July 2014

    Testing
    HSG, Sono - normal
    SA - normal
    Diagnosed with "mild" PCOS - Sept 2014

    Treatment
    TI Clomid Cycle - October 2014 - no response to 50mg, started 100mg - 1 mature follie; BFN 11/12/14
    IUI Clomid Cycle - Canceled 12/2/14, no response to 100mg
    IUI Letrozole Cycle - Started meds 12/23/14
     
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