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WEEKLY CHECK-IN 12/24

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1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.


2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?


3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE?


4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

QOTW: What are you most excited for this holiday season?


Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.
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  • AustrogermokeeAustrogermokee member
    1.Aus from Bawlmore, hon! 2.TTC since Sept 2013, for one and only. 3. Femara 7.5 mg CD2-6, acupuncture, OPKs, minimal caffeine and regular exercise. 4.About 10dpo. If no AFby this weekend I'll test. I'm having standard PMS symptoms plus the occasional random urge to hurl (thanks, chronic migraine!). 5. I don't have high hopes - I was horribly sick on O weekend so I think our timing was off. QOTW: I love to cook - tonight is a Seven Fishes feast. I'm making salmon and crab dips and a cioppino, DH is making pasta with shrimp and scallops. Christmas is a great excuse to go all out.
    Me: 38 DH: 40 TTC#1 (and likely only) since 9/13. Saw RE 5/14, SA good, AMH 2.36, FSH 7.2, estradiol 69.6 indicating good egg reserve. Using OPKs. First Letrozole cycle 6/14, a burst cyst and a BFN. Second Letrozole cycle 7/14, BFN. 

    Update 11/14 - had laparoscopy 10/28, good news is that my uterus and left tube look good, and they were able to drain the cyst on my left ovary. Bad news is that right tube and ovary have endo and scar tissue, so they're pretty useless.. Best news is that we finally have some answers and a path forward. Taking 7.5 mg letrozole CD 2-6 to put that good left ovary through its paces. 

    UPDATE 2/2015 - We switched to another fertility clinic, but fortunately we don't have to start all over. We're doing two cycles of Clomid plus IUI, if neither of those take, we'll do IVF in April, potentially with ICSI. (DH's SA has gone downhill, likely due to excessive exercise.) IUI#1 2/25/15....
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  • CML11CML11 member
    @Austrogermokee‌ I need to find a friend that does the seven fish feast so I can crash the party! Sounds amazing!
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  • bookworm40bookworm40 member
    edited December 2014
    1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from. Joanne, NY 2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.? TTC#1 for 11 months 3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE? Had IUI#1 on Tuesday. 4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww? Very beginning of 2ww, IUI was yesterday 5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) Hopeful! QOTW: What are you most excited for this holiday season? Celebrating mine and DH's first anniversary on Saturday! Feel free to add any vents or shout outs. Happy holidays everyone!
    Me: 40  
    TTC #1: 3 years
    Me: Type II Diabetic
    Started with RE 11/2014
    Going through IUI with Donor Sperm


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  • flyliceandcoffeeflyliceandcoffee member
    @meredithnicole i love the red and green colors!
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  • Davie813Davie813 member
    edited December 2014
    Davie813,Chicago

    CD1 after 1st IVF. Probably going to take a health break for the next couple months.

    I'm feeling disappointed, obviously, and trying to come to terms with DD being an only, but I'm honestly feeling ok. DH and I _do_ have her, and she's wonderful.

    Honestly, just wanting holidays over. I'm at my in laws, under heavy deadline pressure at work (project came with me), getting an onslaught of talk about new baby niece, etc. Not much fun to be had. And on that grinchy note, happy holidays, Bumpies! Mass shout out and much love to you all!
    *****Signature/Ticker Warning******

    Me: 41, DH: 45
    DD, 6/15/2013
    TTC #2 beginning January 2014
    AMH 1.05; FSH range 7-11

    July 2014: IUI #1.  Follistim + Pregnyl.  2 follicles--BFN
    September 2014: IUI #2.  Follistim + Pregnyl + Ganirelix + Crinone.  4(?) follicles--BFN
    October 2014: IUI #3.  More Follistim + More Ganirelix + Pregnyl + Crinone.  4 follicles--BFP!  Beta #1=10 Beta #2=33 Beta #3=97 Beta #4=158.  M/C 11/1/14
    December 2014: IVF #1.  Microdose Lupron protocol.  9R, 9M, 9F.  3 5-day blasts transferred 12/15. BFFN.
    April 2015: IVF #2.  Microdose Lupron protocol.  16R, 15M, 12F. Transferred 2 5-day blasts 4/12 and froze 4--BFP!  M/C 5/25/15
    August 2015: IVF #3.  14R, 13M, 11F.  Froze 5 blasts for CCS testing.  3 normals.  FET planned for 10/2015.



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  • KirstenAleciaKirstenAlecia member
    1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
    Kirsten from CA

    2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
    About a year and a half of NTNP......more accurately would be called Not Charting But Trying.......Blindly


    3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE? 
    Benched till March sadly after this loss


    4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
    Im still in the aftermath of MC (bleeding)

    5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
    N/A

    QOTW: What are you most excited for this holiday season?
    I was/am not excited about the holidays this year. At all. However I was happy to have DD visiting for 8 days. I was really happy to have her here. I miss her so much when she is gone. 


    SIGGY WARNING
    Me 38   DH 34
    married 05-21-11 
    started TTC right away






    BFP- 10-16-14 EDD 6/13/15: MC 12-1-14 
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  • waterbaby318waterbaby318 member
    1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
    waterbaby318, Vanessa WI

    2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
    Around 5 months, TTC #1
    3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE? 
    Due to extremely low AMH, we are consulting a RE. I am charting/temping.  Seeing RE on 12/29... supposed to get a Hysterescopy but I think I ovulated early this month so we'll see what the RE wants to do. Hoping to start medicated cycles after that.

    4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
    I think I already O'd yesterday although only on CD9. I'm waiting to see if my temps spike to confirm. 

    5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
    I'm thinking if I already O'd I might be out this cycle already because I don't know if the egg would have had time to mature. We did BD as much as possible just in case I was going to O. I'm also looking forward to my RE appointment so I can get this show on the road, so for that reason I'm hopeful.

    QOTW: 
    I was excited to have my dad come for the holidays. He lives in Michigan and I don't get to see him very often.

    Me: 37
    DH: 35
    Married: 9/26/2011
    Hormones: All normal except AMH: Sept 2014 .022, Jan 2015 .05

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  • WinoGrrlWinoGrrl member
    1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
    WinoGrrl
    2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
    TTC #1 on to cycle 6 :(

    3. What are you doing this cycle? 
    continue with charting/temping/opks/no caffeine / no alcohol when TTC and TWW. I'm going to look into B6 maybe?

    4. Where are you in your cycle? 
    CD1 boo. i'm a big whiny baby today - my LP was only 7 DAYS this cycle. WTF. We had good timing this month, I cut out caffeine and alcohol completely and my temps were all high - had a temp dip yesterday but didn't think anything of it since I have had 7DPO temp dips previously but then AF showed her ugly face this morning. I'm definitely calling my doctor for an appointment next week. ugh.

    5. How do you feel about this cycle? ugh.

    QOTW: What are you most excited for this holiday season? days off work. 
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  • emsmama15emsmama15 member
    1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.
    Heather (now EmsMama15), MN
    2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?
    TTC #2 since March with many interruptions and delays
    3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE? 
    Working with RE, Femara CD3-7, mini-stim with Menopur again on CD 9 or 10, ultrasound, trigger, progesterone, acupuncture, massage.  
    I'm also getting a repeat HSG next Monday - made a deal with RE to try two cycles before repeating testing.  Hubby is have a SA on 1/7 (first day he could get in with the holidays).  I'm hoping there's nothing found on either test.  <<CHILD MENTIONED>> My daughter was a HSG cycle baby - maybe I just need some cobwebs removed again.  :)  
    4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?
    CD 5, WTO
    5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)
    Hopeful as always.  I did ask my NP what our plan would be if this cycle didn't work.  She basically said we could move to IUI whenever I want.  Huh.  That may have been nice to know going in.  Would we have just continued with TI indefinitely if I hadn't asked?  Whatever.  I guess we'll see the results of our testing and go from there ... unless I get my BFP this month! :)
    QOTW: What are you most excited for this holiday season?
    I really enjoyed all the family time.  I feel like I've gained ten pounds, but I'm hoping that's from all the ham I ate yesterday!!  Or the Femara! :)
    *** Child & current pregnancy mentioned ***
    Me - 41 (PCOS), Hubby - 43 (healthy)
    7/2013 - Sweet baby girl born (Clomid + TI)
    3/2014 - TTC #2, return to RE 7/2014
    12/2015: IVF #1 transferred two great looking embryos - BFP!
    First ultrasound: TWO beautiful little heartbeats!!
    Harmony: negative; level 2: babies look great and are boy/girl! :) 
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  • wannabmama23wannabmama23 member
    @WinoGrrl‌ ugh, sorry about CD 1 :(
    36, DH 31 TTC #1 since we got married, July 2014. http://FertilityFriend.com/home/522fa4/
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  • colinsfebmommycolinsfebmommy member
    1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.

    Monica from Chicago, IL TTC #2

    I've been using OPK but still no period after iud and no ovulation yet



    QOTW: What are you most excited for this holiday season? I just love the whole holiday experience, Christmas just always has a way to feel special to me
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  • kindershlitzkindershlitz member
    1. Kindershlitz/MI
    2. TTC#2 starting round 18
    3. Following up with E and RE the first week and a half of January. Likely iui #1 beginning of February.
    4. CD 3
    QOTW I am enjoying the visit with my brother and his family as I only see them this week. They now live in WA. I also cannot deny online shopping the day after Christmas looking for deals.

    Child mentioned

    @emsmama15‌ My son was also a post-hsg baby. The second one didn't work for us but hopefully for you!
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  • MelissaMisoMelissaMiso member
    1. Melissa, Long Island, NY

    2. TTC #2 for a year


    3. Began assessment with RE. Thus far everything is normal but severely VitaminD deficient. Next blood draw/US on Wednesday. DH swimmers are good. Genetic testing showed no concerns.


    4. 2WW/CD20, will test after AF is due which is annoying since my cycles are 22-28 days long. sigh

    5. Not feeling particularly hopeful or un-hopeful, just accepting what is.

    QOTW: What are you most excited for this holiday season? Surviving it. haha

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  • dukegirlscdukegirlsc member
    1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from. jksaintsing SC


    2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.? TTC for 4 months


    3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE? We are doing IUI #2 with meds


    4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww? Day 2 of the stim cycle

    5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc) I'm hopeful, we had good results last time so FX

    QOTW: What are you most excited for this holiday season? well I'm late to this but it was time with family and friends


    Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.
    **Losses Mentioned**
    Me 41, DH 38 
    TTC #1 since 9/2014 AMH 3.68, FSH 6.6
    IUI#1 12-02-2015 Letrozol, Gonal-F, Pregnyl, Acupuncture, BFP 12-17-2015 beta 1=72, beta 2=64, beta 3=10 MC 12-20-14 
    IUI#2 01-08-2015 Letrozol, Gonal-F, Pregnyl, Acupuncture, BFP 01-23-2015 beta 1=151, beta 2=450, beta 3=6524, beta 4= 29380 u/s at 7w5d baby with heartbeat measuring 6w2d. u/s 2-24 gestational sac only, beta 59400 MC 2-24-15 @ 8w6d D&C 2-27-15. Pathology results 47XX +20

    Diagnosis AMA and compound heterozygous MTHFR
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  • suziq1978suziq1978 member
    1.  suziq1978  central il

    2.  ttc #4   cycle #4

    3.  temping and charting

    4.    2ww,  only 3dpo, just got my crosshairs this morning.

    5.  i'm hopeful about this cycle. 

    qotw- i'm a bit late but i think i was most excited about the wii u we bought.
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  • sonpetitlapinsonpetitlapin member
    1. Your Name or Screen Name (not full names) and State you are from.

    Melissa FL

    2. How long have you been TTC? Are you TTC #1,#2,#3, etc.?

    Our #1 5 months

    3. What are you doing this cycle? Are you seeking help with a fertility specialist (RE)? If so, what stage are you in? Charting/temping? Testing? Medicated cycles? IUI? IVF? DE? 

    Good Timing

    4. Where are you in your cycle? (Waiting to O, 2WW etc) If in the 2ww when will you test? Experiencing any weird "phantom" symptoms ladies in your 2ww?

    Waiting for O.  

    5. How do you feel about this cycle? (Are you hopeful, anxious... etc)

    Not really high hopes.  Going into year end close and will be in intense late nights and many work hours when I am expected to O.

    QOTW: What are you most excited for this holiday season?

    Got my new furbaby.  Nixie Rhea is an adorable Yorkie and she came home with us last weekend.

    Feel free to add any vents or shout outs.

    @flyliceandcoffee waiting for your update!!!  FX!
    @Davie813 thinking about you!
    ****Siggy Warning***
    ~Formerly ABabyMabe4us



    Me(35) Him(35) Untied for life 4/1/2015.
    TTC Our 1st since 8/2014
    MC @ 7 weeks 5/2014
    Me: DD#1 3/2000, DD#2 6/2001, DS 5/2003
    BFP: 2/19/2015 EDD: 11/1/2015 IT'S A BOY!!!!

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  • wannabmama23wannabmama23 member
    @sonpetitlapin‌ yay for new furbaby!!
    36, DH 31 TTC #1 since we got married, July 2014. http://FertilityFriend.com/home/522fa4/
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  • flyliceandcoffeeflyliceandcoffee member
    @sonpetitlapin, sorry we got back into town last night and I didn't have a chance to get online! Unfortunately the news is not good from here. I'll update in the Christmas 2WW thread since I don't need to spam everyone else who wasn't following along haha.
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  • sonpetitlapinsonpetitlapin member
    @wannabmama23 Thank you!!  She is a sweetheart.  We are all in love.  It is funny to see SO, who is 6'4 and muscular walk and carry around this little 3lb pup and dote over her.  He even takes her out in the middle of the night until the 4-5am hour when he informs me he is off the clock and it is my turn. LOL
    ****Siggy Warning***
    ~Formerly ABabyMabe4us



    Me(35) Him(35) Untied for life 4/1/2015.
    TTC Our 1st since 8/2014
    MC @ 7 weeks 5/2014
    Me: DD#1 3/2000, DD#2 6/2001, DS 5/2003
    BFP: 2/19/2015 EDD: 11/1/2015 IT'S A BOY!!!!

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