This is the weekly check-in for TTCALers who are also dealing with infertility. If you'd like to join us please feel free to intro with your diagnosis and history. We've had a few extra challenges thrown at us, ladies. Come here for snuggles from people who get what you're dealing with.
Fill us in, along with any other updates or vents you need to get out, TTCAL or NonTTCAL related.
If you get a BFP, please PM me and let me know. If you do not PM me I will not mention you in the check-in. If we haven’t heard from you in a few weeks please come back in with an update; or are new and want to join please post a brief intro with your DX and current/future treatment plans and then you'll be added to next week’s check in!




Re: **IF Check In**
Hi ladies...sorry I missed last week, I was in the mountains for Thanksgiving with DH and his fam.
((Hugs)) to anyone that needs them.
AFM: AF showed on Thanksgiving day so I started estrace the next day...I have an US a week from tomorrow and will go from there with my FET...can anyone give me a time frame for a FET so I can know a timeframe to expect my transfer? praying for a beautiful lining next week.
I went to a new support group last night that I do think will be really helpful....apparently you are supposed to slowly move on once you get pregnant...over half of the girls there were KU which made me want to cry at first...I hate that that makes me upset...esp. because they obviously have had a difficult journey and I need to remember that...I just was expecting a few more people to be in the "oh shit...this may never happen for me" state of mind. does that make sense??? the leader (an older lady that adopted when she was in our shoes) said that for over a year none of them got KU so this was actually very unusual. anyway...all of this rambling to say I'm glad I went and I do think it will be helpful.
8/12-Suprise BFP- Sweet Bunny Born Sleeping 11/21/12 (19 weeks)
-5/7/13- MMC (8 Weeks)
11/6/13- BO discovered at 7 weeks- natural MC 11/25/13
8/14- Surpise IF dx...low AMH (.24)- moving on to IVF
IVF #1- 11/14- 6R5M4F=2 perfect frosties
12/19/14- FET of 2 embabies = BFP!!! One Little Bean EDD: 9/3/15
Everyone Welcome.
@bunnybun4 I hope you like the new support group. That would have thrown me too (((hugs)))
AFM After an estrogen patch (which is still on) and 3 Ganirelix shots last week, I want for bloodwork and us on Monday and all looked good this time! I started Menopur and follistim Monday night and have my first monitoring tomorrow morning. I'm not sure if it's the meds or I'm getting sick but I feel like crap today. I'm achy and just tired. Really hope I'm not getting sick. I'm so worried something will cancel my cycle. Right now I'm off to acupuncture, I get to go twice this week. I'm a pin cushion!
Eta QOTW oops! I haven't even started shopping yet. I don't have ideas either
PgAL welcome
Married 6/11/2011
Me & Hubby: 34
TTC journey started 12/2012
BFP #1 6/5/2013, MC confirmed 6/26/2013 @ 7 wks
BFP#2 8/25/2013 MC confirmed 10/16/2013 @ 12 wks (D&C 10/18)
Diagnosis: unexplained RPL, unexplained IF.
Also have hypothyroidism
Started TTC again 12/2013
IUI#1:Clomid CD 3-7, Trigger'ed CD 12. IUI CD 14. BFN
IUI #2:Letrozole CD 3 - 7, Follistim CD 9, Trigger CD 10, IUI CD12. BFN
Current plan: IVF with PGD. Antagonist - Vivelle Protocal. Stim start 12/1. ER 12/14.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/502498
I went to our IVF consult last week, nothing new to discuss. Before starting at our current clinic though, we're seeking another opinion. I'm not going to discuss the specifics on the board, so I'm sorry for being vague. I've been at that clinic for 3 years and I dont want to say anything negative about them.
Needless to say, I was overwhelmed and emotional but feeling better. We're ntnp this month
@bunnybun4 other than the initial shock off all the pregnancies, I'm glad that you found it helpful
@Rocks526 good for you, trying something new!
@Km380 good luck at your monitoring appt!
4 Losses (2003, 2008, Apr 2012, & Oct 2012)
All RPL and IF testing with multiple REs = normal
5 IUIs = BFN
All AL are welcome

@megrae12 thanks for running the show
@bunnybun4 for my three FETs the timing went as such:
FET #1: 2 weeks estrace. Then they added progesterone 5days while continuing the entrance; FET came on day 6 of progesterone. Then continued meds until beta 10 days later.
FET #2 : the only thing that changed was I did 3 weeks of estrace before starting the progesterone.
FX for you! Good luck.
@Km380 I was sick durning stimms and still ended up with 46 eggs retrieved. Just stay away from sudafed those were my doctors orders for me.
@nikiswimr good luck! And I feel it is always a good idea to test out your trigger, just so you don't second guess the test results!
AFM:
I'm hanging in there. I'm trying not to dwell.
QOTD:
Technically I'm finished Christmas shopping. Reality......I'm still going to buy more, I just can't help it
DX: Adenomyosis, Compounded MTHFR, PAI-1 4G variant
DH: 34
MFI due to Testicular Cancer
Married March 2012
IVF w/ICSI #1
10 little polar bears
FET #1 with 2 polar bears ~Nov 6, 2013 BFN
FET # 2 with 2 more polar bears ~March 19, 2014 BFP!!!
Beta 1= 276
Beta 2= 662
4/19/14 ~ baby A became an angel
5/02/14 ~ baby B became an angel
5/3/14 ~ D&C
FET #3 with 1 male polar bear ~October 3, 2014
October 13, 2014 ~ BFN
Fur Children: Memphis 3y, Dutch 3y, Marcel 2y, Meadow 1y
January 2015 Siggy Challenge TTCAL
Animals Interacting with Snow
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
@O2girl thanks for letting me know. Clearly I'm very nervous about all this.
@Frenchteachermama (((hugs))) come on AF show your face!!
PgAL welcome
Married 6/11/2011
Me & Hubby: 34
TTC journey started 12/2012
BFP #1 6/5/2013, MC confirmed 6/26/2013 @ 7 wks
BFP#2 8/25/2013 MC confirmed 10/16/2013 @ 12 wks (D&C 10/18)
Diagnosis: unexplained RPL, unexplained IF.
Also have hypothyroidism
Started TTC again 12/2013
IUI#1:Clomid CD 3-7, Trigger'ed CD 12. IUI CD 14. BFN
IUI #2:Letrozole CD 3 - 7, Follistim CD 9, Trigger CD 10, IUI CD12. BFN
Current plan: IVF with PGD. Antagonist - Vivelle Protocal. Stim start 12/1. ER 12/14.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/502498
DX: Adenomyosis, Compounded MTHFR, PAI-1 4G variant
DH: 34
MFI due to Testicular Cancer
Married March 2012
IVF w/ICSI #1
10 little polar bears
FET #1 with 2 polar bears ~Nov 6, 2013 BFN
FET # 2 with 2 more polar bears ~March 19, 2014 BFP!!!
Beta 1= 276
Beta 2= 662
4/19/14 ~ baby A became an angel
5/02/14 ~ baby B became an angel
5/3/14 ~ D&C
FET #3 with 1 male polar bear ~October 3, 2014
October 13, 2014 ~ BFN
Fur Children: Memphis 3y, Dutch 3y, Marcel 2y, Meadow 1y
January 2015 Siggy Challenge TTCAL
Animals Interacting with Snow
I'm feeling so much better thanks for asking. Last week was horrible and I'm so glad it's over. Between being sick, not going home for Thanksgiving, and everything else it's been rough.
My RE appointment is next week and DH and I are trying to figure out what we want to do before we get there. I'm pretty certain the doctor is going to want me to have a lap because he thinks I have endo. If that is the case we'll do that, maybe take a month off, then go for either IUI or IVF in Feb/Mar. That's the plan right now, but it might change after my appointmnet.
@bunnybun4 Good luck at your ultrasound and this FET cycle!
@KM380 FX that you are not getting sick and it's just the meds. Good luck at your monitoring appointment.
@rachaeleigh I hope your second opinion goes well.
@nikiswimr Your follicles are bigger then mine were when I triggered for IUI. As soon as I had a lead follicle hit 18mm I triggered. I didn't test out my trigger the first 2 IUI's but I did the 3rd IUI.
((((@frenchteachermama))))
@O2girl ((hugs))
@Frenchteachermama wtf?! Dumb ass AF
@king26 GL at your appt
4 Losses (2003, 2008, Apr 2012, & Oct 2012)
All RPL and IF testing with multiple REs = normal
5 IUIs = BFN
All AL are welcome

I hope Ripley is a good traveler! My dog loathes the car, breaks my heart taking her places
@rubysi (((hugs))) mh's sa is great. Aka whatever the issue is it's me. I get how you're feeling. It sucks
PgAL welcome
Married 6/11/2011
Me & Hubby: 34
TTC journey started 12/2012
BFP #1 6/5/2013, MC confirmed 6/26/2013 @ 7 wks
BFP#2 8/25/2013 MC confirmed 10/16/2013 @ 12 wks (D&C 10/18)
Diagnosis: unexplained RPL, unexplained IF.
Also have hypothyroidism
Started TTC again 12/2013
IUI#1:Clomid CD 3-7, Trigger'ed CD 12. IUI CD 14. BFN
IUI #2:Letrozole CD 3 - 7, Follistim CD 9, Trigger CD 10, IUI CD12. BFN
Current plan: IVF with PGD. Antagonist - Vivelle Protocal. Stim start 12/1. ER 12/14.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/502498
Gl w the tests!
PgAL welcome
Married 6/11/2011
Me & Hubby: 34
TTC journey started 12/2012
BFP #1 6/5/2013, MC confirmed 6/26/2013 @ 7 wks
BFP#2 8/25/2013 MC confirmed 10/16/2013 @ 12 wks (D&C 10/18)
Diagnosis: unexplained RPL, unexplained IF.
Also have hypothyroidism
Started TTC again 12/2013
IUI#1:Clomid CD 3-7, Trigger'ed CD 12. IUI CD 14. BFN
IUI #2:Letrozole CD 3 - 7, Follistim CD 9, Trigger CD 10, IUI CD12. BFN
Current plan: IVF with PGD. Antagonist - Vivelle Protocal. Stim start 12/1. ER 12/14.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/502498
@LDubHawksFan good luck with the testing! I had a regular HSG, my understanding with the saline option is less radiation, less risk from contrast, maybe more anatomic data? I think @rslh10 had one? My RE also wanted my TSH < 2 although higher technically in the normal range.
@megrae12
LOL I shopped from my bed the day after thanksgiving....,, I hate shopping but ordering is fun!
DX: Adenomyosis, Compounded MTHFR, PAI-1 4G variant
DH: 34
MFI due to Testicular Cancer
Married March 2012
IVF w/ICSI #1
10 little polar bears
FET #1 with 2 polar bears ~Nov 6, 2013 BFN
FET # 2 with 2 more polar bears ~March 19, 2014 BFP!!!
Beta 1= 276
Beta 2= 662
4/19/14 ~ baby A became an angel
5/02/14 ~ baby B became an angel
5/3/14 ~ D&C
FET #3 with 1 male polar bear ~October 3, 2014
October 13, 2014 ~ BFN
Fur Children: Memphis 3y, Dutch 3y, Marcel 2y, Meadow 1y
January 2015 Siggy Challenge TTCAL
Animals Interacting with Snow
Hugs for everyone who needs them!
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
PgAL welcome
Married 6/11/2011
Me & Hubby: 34
TTC journey started 12/2012
BFP #1 6/5/2013, MC confirmed 6/26/2013 @ 7 wks
BFP#2 8/25/2013 MC confirmed 10/16/2013 @ 12 wks (D&C 10/18)
Diagnosis: unexplained RPL, unexplained IF.
Also have hypothyroidism
Started TTC again 12/2013
IUI#1:Clomid CD 3-7, Trigger'ed CD 12. IUI CD 14. BFN
IUI #2:Letrozole CD 3 - 7, Follistim CD 9, Trigger CD 10, IUI CD12. BFN
Current plan: IVF with PGD. Antagonist - Vivelle Protocal. Stim start 12/1. ER 12/14.
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/502498