Newbie Intro

PeonyPop · December 2014

Hi,

I am new to the boards, but not new to TTC. My DH and I have been TTC for almost 2 years. I was diagnosed with PCOS last October 2013, after not getting a period for 6 months. I lurked around here back then on my screen name from theknot, but I didn't really want to post much since it was a pretty recognizable name... they don't warn you that you may have TTTC when you're picking out your futuremrssoandso knot screenname!! Anyway, I got the advice to see a RE here, which turned out to be decent advice though I'm about 99% sure my last RE was only in it for the money... I switched REs in October 2014, and my new one seems MUCH better so far. I've decided to return to the boards as a full fledged member with the hope of getting more advice and support from people going through the same thing, since I am reticent to share my story with many people in 'real' life and the journey has been less than stellar so far.

My husband and I are planning to start treatment back up in the new year, and our new RE has given us the choice of IUI or IVF. Last January, my husband's SA was great aside from the morphology (1%... old RE told us all was 'great' and had us doing TI so we had no idea until new RE explained what it meant), but he retook it and it is above 4% now (6%)... wahoo! Thus, our new RE is giving us the option of IUI or IVF. Since starting with her, I started on metformin, which we are hoping will make it easier to 'control' my cycles. As some background, I've had 2 cycles cancelled due to overstimulation on injectibles with old RE, and most of my others had issues such as thin lining on letrozole. My husband and I are still undecided on which option to choose, but I'll save my overanalysis on that issue for a future post

As another side note, my old RE mentioned that I had a tilted uterus during my HSG last year, but said it was nothing to worry about.. not sure if I trust him about that, but went with it back then. I had almost forgotten until I was writing this intro so I'm emailing my new RE now to get her thoughts (this board is already helping just to write out my history!! haha

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Anyway, I hope that wasn't too complicated for a bunch of people who are just hearing my back story for the very first time. I am looking forward to getting to know you ladies as we continue our journey!

PeonyPop · December 2014

For some reason, my signature didn't add... here's my story:

***everyone is welcome***

Me: 31; DH: 30

TTC since July 2013 - lean PCOS

Jan 2014: Letrozole, 2.5mg

Feb-Mar 2014: Letrozole - no response, added clomid and responded

Mar-Apr 2014: Letrozole, 5mg

May 2014: Natural Cycle, BFN (45 day cycle)

Jun-Jul 2014: Follistim/HCG - cancelled

Jul-Aug 2014: Follistim/HCG - 1 Follie, BFN

Aug-Sep 2014: Follistim/HCG - cancelled

Oct-Present 2014: Neverending natural cycle... (started Metformin in November)

Dec-Mar: IUI or IVF???

LindseyM2012 · December 2014

Sorry you're here, but welcome! Hopefully your new RE gets a handle on things and you don't have to be here too long

PeonyPop · December 2014

Thank you @LindseyM2012! And to everyone else... please ignore my second post... looks like my siggie is now working

SND1231 · December 2014

Welcome. Hope you stay is short and sweet!

DSculley1824 · December 2014

Welcome to 3T! Hopefully your stay is short and sweet!

PeonyPop · December 2014

@BlueFairy5 The final straw for me switching was because I overstimulated twice and then he insensitively called me with intent to switch me to IVF even though my body had already started ovulating on its' own (he was like oh, but I see you've already started ovulating on your own so... nevermind that whole shpeel...... seriously?!?!!?). It started off good when I didn't know any better, but I was growing suspicious/annoyed with his decisions and treatment toward me/my questions as treatment when on, but you think you're trusting the expert... now I'm pretty sure he's just in it for the money.

Good luck with your new RE search... if you ever need a second opinion on the new one, I'll be happy to listen, haha

deelopi9 · December 2014

Hi and Welcome! I'm sorry you find yourself here, however, the ladies are a great support system.

On the cycles you overstimmed, what dosage did the old RE have you on? Maybe your new RE can put you on a lower dose along with additional monitoring appointments to adjust accordingly. It's a hard decision to pick between doing IUI vs IVF, what recommendation did your RE give you. Wishing you the best of luck and hope your stay with us a short one.

PeonyPop · December 2014

@deelopi9 I overstimmed when they moved me up to 75 units for my first and third injectible* cycle. The one time I didn't overstim was on 50 units.

My new RE is going to start me at 37.5 and move me up from there slowly. I think my body just needed more time to respond to the 50 units, since I have a lot of follies due to PCOS. However, hopefully the metformin will help make it more controlled. Wish I had started taken it a year ago when I first started this journey...

*Edited to Add: @deelopi9 my RE recommends IVF based on my history of overstimming, but is willing to try IUI since I haven't been on metformin.

katers79 · December 2014

Hello and welcome!

MustangChic · December 2014

Hi! Fellow PCOSer here. I'm glad you are happy with your new RE! GL with whichever route you decide to go! Hopefully your stay here is short.

PeonyPop · December 2014

@iputketchuponketchup it is a hard and confusing decision when you're trying to trust an 'expert,' and I regret not getting a second opinion in May when I first started to feel like I should... but I'm glad I made it and just focusing on moving forward

@MustangChic Cyster! haha Thank you

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I hope it's short too, but this whole journey has really humbled me... I'm just hoping it'll all be worth it in the end

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