TTTC Checkin - 06/08/2015

GoldenKeys · June 2015

Good morning, everybody!

What's going on this week? Post any updates... and good luck this cycle!

PAGING:
@GoldenKeys: dx:unexplained treatment: currently benched, getting healthy
@kittycap ; ; dx: PCOS treatment: Clomid
@kristylang ; dx:Low counts/quality treatment: Clomid+IUI
@jurba25 ; dx:PCOS/hypothyroidism treatment: Clomid
@starlitfae dx:Unexplained, thyroid treatment: Synthroid, femara, trigger+IUI
@chaconvanessa: dx:testing phase treatment: Charting
@KidShrink: dx:Immature follies, thin lining   treatment: Femara/Ovidrel/Prometrieum
@mandasand: dx: low AMH treatment:IVF
@jnissa: dx: DOR   treatment: IVF
@AnnieBananie90: ; dx: PCOS   treatment: Clomid + TI
@Boogaloou: dx: PCOS +MFI treatment:metformin, femara, Purgon + IUI
@27alex: dx: unknown treatment: waiting to test
@SmileyMcGee
@tiffk10: dx PCOS treatment: Femara +TI
@J_k4ever05  ; dx: PCOS + MFI (morph)   treatment: benched/getting healthy
@nickis32: dx: Endo + MFI (morph)
@dmsmth
@lifeislove87 dx:autoimmune challenges
@Alyeena dx: PCOS + MFI treatment: modified IVF + ISCI
@BlissfulWifey: dx: Anovulatory: Progesterone + trigger
@SandyBrook: dx: irregular bleeding treatment: testing phase
@Aera11: dx:mild PCOS treatment: Clomid

NEWCOMERS:

To be added to the Weekly Checkin, please answer the following:

1. How long have you been TTC?

2. What is your diagnosis?

3. What is your current treatment plan?

Question of the Week:   What food do you positively hate the taste of?

GoldenKeys · June 2015

Hi everybody! DH and I have been thinking about doing one more medicated IUI before we give IVF a try. His insurance is about to change and he's not sure if meds will be covered in the new plan, so it might be now or never to use some of his coverage.

QOTW: As a kid I had major food aversions like olives and spinach, which I love now. However, I refuse to eat okra in any form, I just can't handle the sliminess and the taste is awful to me.

AndieB83 · June 2015

2.5 years, unexplained infertility, Clomid/IUI 2WW

tiffk10 · June 2015

Morning!

Had my CD12 scan on Saturday. 3 follies total: 29mm, 17mm, and 15mm. Blood LH level was at 56.

I'm hoping the 17 and 15 are viable. Was told the 29mm was probably too big.

The Kaiser RE office we've been using will be closing so this is my last cycle with them. If we need to move on after this I think we will be taking a short break to look for a new clinic and some sanity.

QOTW: I can't think of a food that I refuse to eat. I dislike a lot of foods, but will eat them if they are in other things.

GoldenKeys · June 2015

AndieB83 You've been added!

@tiffk10 17 and 15 are pretty good sizes for CD12. Did they give you your E2 level?

tiffk10 · June 2015

@GoldenKeys they didn't check E2 - or if they did I didn't get the results from it.

AnnieBananie90 · June 2015

@tiffk10, fingers crossed for you!

DH and I have decided to bench ourselves at least for the summer. We are wanting to do some traveling, and possibly make some upgrades to our yard.

I refuse to eat black olives!!

dmsmth · June 2015

nothing new. I need to revisit the issue with dh of getting an SA done. Otherwise, thankfully all my prolactin, and breast u/s came back normal!

Banana's. I HATE bananas. I can eat them baked into break, but thats about it. Banana flavored anything is disgusting as well as raw, uncooked bananas.

bookworm40 · June 2015

Hi- Would love to be added to this check-in! Thanks!

To be added to the Weekly Checkin, please answer the following:

1. How long have you been TTC?

17 months

2. What is your diagnosis?
MFI- Low count and low motility

3. What is your current treatment plan?
Went through our first IVF with ICSI cycle in May, wound up with a BFN on 6/1. My body responded great to the meds, 13 eggs retrieved, 10 mature only 4 fertilized, out of those 4, 3 made it to day 3 and we transferred 3 only 1 of them was an 8 cell. The fourth never made it to freeze. RE seems to think it was DH's sperm quality and now has him on a new vitamin supplement, he also has me on CQ10 and DHEA as well as a high protein, low carb diet. The only the thing we are changing next cycle is starting Crinone twice a day after retrieval rather than once and going on estrogen as well. Hoping to get more eggs fertilized and making it to day 5. We are taking June off to let my body heal from May's cycle and starting in July.

Question of the Week: What food do you positively hate the taste of?

@dmsmth omg ME TOO! Bananas are the worst! I not only can't stand the taste but I can't stand the texture! However I can eat them in bread or muffins.. But anything else is a no go!

Aera11 · June 2015

Happy Monday All!

I had my second HSG last week and everything turned out good, both tubes ended up being open which is a huge sigh of relief. DH had his second SA last week too we will be sitting down with our RE in the next week or two to go over our results and to game plan. Depending on the SA, we will either go for IUI or possibly straight to IVF. I am hoping we can just skip right ahead to all of that but I know these things all take time/patience.

I can't stand raw tomatoes (except salsa)...the texture is too much and they totally ruin a sandwich or burger for me.

Good luck with that @goldenkeys ...keep us updated

@anniebananie90, what fun travel plans do you have for the summer?

lifeislove87 · June 2015

Happy Monday everyone !

Still hanging out on the bench, but on a positive note I feel a lot better clinically. Even my chart looks a lot "prettier" this cycle so I feel positive that the Synthroid is working (I've been on it exactly 3 weeks so I know I might need some more time on it still to see all it's effects. On another note, DH has agreed while we are on the bench to get another SA done. Last time he didn't get checked for antibodies and I'm worried that he has some (but also trying to avoid being "the girl who cried infertility").

Right now I'm just not sure how far to proceed and how much to wait and try naturally. Because we live in a verryyy small town and isolated community the closest RE is 10 hours away in good traffic. Luckily enough my small town has an internist (I know not an RE or even an obgyn) but she is willing to refer and I'm willing to travel (she is doing a great job with my thyroid)

Eta: I have so many food aversions (super taster yay!) I can usually gag down about anything to be polite but I absolute can't do beer ( I know it's liquid and not food). I'll take a couple of sips before I gag and make myself throw up

lifeislove87 · June 2015

@Cupcakegal930 I hope the new vitamin routine works for DH and you. Sending you positive vibes for a quickly healing body

@GoldenKeys decisions like that are so hard, sending positive vibes your way as well

@AndieB83 welcome! The ladies here are amazing

@Aera11 yay for open tubes and fx for a good SA. I hope time passes fast for you, waiting sucks

@dmsmth yay for good prolactin levels. Also, bananas are the only thing I can eat without gaging, I pretty much live off them

@tiffk10 fx for you this cycle

graphicgranite · June 2015

Hi all, would like to be added to the group!
15 months ttc
Diagnosis: possibly pcos
Current plan: clomid; in the middle of round one and going back to RE in a week to get results of all additional tests (esp. SA)

QOTW: I hate tripe! And other foods with a similar squishy texture

jnissa · June 2015

@goldenkeys - isn't it a little sad how many of these threads end up in "while we still have insurance coverage." sigh.

CD1 came right on day 28 on Sunday so we are getting this show rolling. Heading in tomorrow for day 3 lab workup + prescription pick up for estrogen priming. We'll cycle in July unless something surprising happens. TBH, I'd be happy to skip this IVF and go right to donor egg, but I am a team player. I just want to get a sibling for LO with whatever the most efficient means is. Given my numbers this round seems a little like a throw away, which hurts me given the finances.

Fast food. Any kind, particularly McDonalds. Can't do it. Start to gag on reflex.

kristylang · June 2015

Hello ladies! Everyone has so much going on, so this is directed to all who are going through procedures right now: stay positive during all of this. I know it's hard but it helps the process. To all who are taking a break: enjoy your time relaxing and making memories with your husbands. Prepare your body for when you are going to start again. FX for everyone!

My husband and I are at the beginning stages of IVF. Meds and shots begin at the end of June. ER will be beginning of July and then they will figure out if they will do frozen or fresh. I'm trying to do things that will benefit me. I've given up alcohol, caffeine and am eating right. I do my first round of acupuncture on Thursday and I'm very excited for it. Has anyone done this? We have a ton of support which I think is amazing. My neighbors want to do a Fertility dinner with me before all of this starts. They have been researching foods that supposedly help with fertility and will be making those for this special night. When they asked of course I got emotional because it's so thoughtful. My suggestion for anyone going through this is during this difficult time tell those friends and family what you are going through because support does help.

Food: I hate olives and mushrooms. Never liked them and never will. Haha.

Hope everyone has a great week!

KidShrink · June 2015

Still on the bench. Went to my little sister's baby shower this weekend and managed to handle it better than I thought I would. Looking forward to our vacation in Italy in 11 days! Then meeting with the RE and surgery, and hopefully off the bench.

I have many food aversions which were mentionned by others: bananas, peanut butter (I hate the smell; and then peanut butter AND banana is just my worst nightmare), okra and many other bitter foods, shrimps, lobster, crab and other seafood (can't handle the eyes, legs and stuff), and all kinds of olives.

GoldenKeys · June 2015

I'm really surprised at the amount of people who don't like bananas! I thought that they were one of the few foods in the world that everybody loved. Although I can say that the mushy mouthfeel of bananas can present a major problem for me when OTHER people eat bananas. If they make that "sticky" sound by talking with a mouthful of banana, I have to hold myself back from killing them on the spot.

@Cupcakegal930: You're added, ma'am! :-) Good luck on your next round of IVF.

@graphicgranite: Consider yourself added! I'm a little worried that your doctor is giving you medication without a diagnosis or even an SA. I'm assuming that you're seeing an OBGYN and not an RE?

@jnissa: I totally agree. Insurance in the USA is such a clusterf*** it's all I can do not to break down and cry sometimes.

eekers · June 2015

Hi I would like to be added to the group.

20 months ttc
Diagnosis: unexplained infertility
Current plan: Femara, Ovidrel (just took my 1st injection yesterday), Prometrium (starting Thursday)

QOTW: I hate mushrooms and onions. The texture and taste of both make me gag!

GoldenKeys · June 2015

eekers said:

Hi I would like to be added to the group.

20 months ttc
Diagnosis: unexplained infertility
Current plan: Femara, Ovidrel (just took my 1st injection yesterday), Prometrium (starting Thursday)

QOTW: I hate mushrooms and onions. The texture and taste of both make me gag!

Added!

J_k4ever05 · June 2015

Still benched but loving Zumba and I am slowly losing weight.

Food Aversions: I absolutely hate MILK! LOL.

StaceNola1023 · June 2015

1. TTC: 4 years (I'm 36, DH 39)

2. What is your diagnosis? Bilateral mid tubal blockage

3. What is your current treatment plan? Minimal stimulation IVF, first cycle. Took Letrozole on Sunday night, and today I feel like you would if you were getting the flu (body aches, slight nausea, fatigue) Second ultrasound tomorrow afternoon to get the green light for injections!

Food aversion: I can't stand raw onions! I will eat them if they are cooked down to mush with butter or cooked in something for flavor, but as soon as a raw piece touches my tongue I want to gag!

graphicgranite · June 2015

@goldenkeys, thanks for the add. I'm seeing the specialist fertility program, which is the route everyone seems to go where I am in Canada. DH has done the SA, we just don't have results until our next appointment - I hope it turns out okay!
Re. My diagnosis, I am a bit confused too. My specialist kind of said in passing "you probably have pcos" based on my history and ultrasound.
Thanks for helping make sure I'm on the right track!

tripplek1988 · June 2015

TTC 4 yrs. Dx: PCOS/blocked right fallopian tube, Treatment: clomid

Vane55a1CJ · June 2015

No updates just every other day trying fx. Been an emotional mess so I've been working on my sanity and trying to find someone to find comfort in, my DH is pretty helpful but lately has been stressful and busy with work so I don't want to keep bringing it up. Good luck and prayers to all of you regardless where you are.

QOTW- I don't eat anything spicy, like at all! I eat mostly anything else, but one specific food I don't eat is olives no matter how they're served.

mmkipper · June 2015

. TTC: 2 years, 1 MC inbetween years

2. What is your diagnosis? Dh low motility

3. What is your current treatment plan? First round of 50mg clomid and iui this month!

Food aversion: i dislike cooked peas!!! But i love them raw!!

amazeballz · June 2015

1. How long have you been TTC?
4 years
2. What is your diagnosis?
Unexplained

3. What is your current treatment plan?
Completed 3 unsuccessful rounds IUI using femara and ovidrel. Now have to meet with RE again for new plan end of July.

GoldenKeys · June 2015

amazeballz Added!

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