I'm on CD 81. I am discouraged because this is the longest cycle I have had in a year. I am just counting down the days until I see the RE on the 28. The stress is really getting to me, that and this AWFUL infertility jealousy.
Fav snack... I have a LOT. But, my all time fav is Thin Mints. I used to work for the Girl Scouts and could have all the cookies I want for free. I got soooooo addicted. Now, I stockpile when they are selling and store in the freezer and HOPE I can ration them to last the year. Lol
RE DX for me: Anovulatory cycles/Mild PCOS RE DX for DW: Endometrioma on left Ovary. Reciprocal Ivf Feb 2016. DW eggs and I am carrying. EDD: 10/27/16
@twomommiestobe That has to be frustrating! The good news is you are almost at that RE appointment! If AF comes in the meantime, he/she may recommend some tests immediately based on the day of your cycle when you see him. If not, your RE will most likely trigger your period with Provera then you can knock out most, if not all, the testing in your first cycle! Though it's frustrating, it's going to work out!
Married to DH 10/6/12
TTC since 5/14
Unexplained with (controlled) hypothyroidism and suspected ovulatory dysfunction (but, I do ovulate on my own)
Clomid 50 mg 3/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
Clomid 50 mg + metformin 4/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
First RE appt. 5/15; Natural cycle 5/15 monitored with 2 mature follicles and Pregnyl Trigger (full dose) + prometrium - BFN
6/15 HSG - clear tubes & normal uterus; great PCT test results
TI - 100 mg Clomid + prometrium (AM & PM) + vaginal estrace (AM & PM) 6-7/15 (monitored) --> no additional response and thinned lining - BFN
TI - Injectables (follistim + Gonal-F, Ganirelix, & 1/2 dose Pregnyl) + prometrium (AM & PM) 9/15 --> 3-7 mature follicles (3 definites and 4+ that could have matured due to trigger) @ O -->BFN + 5 large cysts
We are on round three , had my trigger shot yesterday and i had one follicule on the right that had already ovulated and two on the left we are hoping will act as a back up! TTC and then the TWW!
Married to My Best Friend Mom to 2 Fur Babies (Great Danes)
@twomommiestobe That has to be frustrating! The good news is you are almost at that RE appointment! If AF comes in the meantime, he/she may recommend some tests immediately based on the day of your cycle when you see him. If not, your RE will most likely trigger your period with Provera then you can knock out most, if not all, the testing in your first cycle! Though it's frustrating, it's going to work out!
Thanks for the encouragement. I spent three years researching at home insemination and none researching infertility. I feel so lost and confused. Our donor's wife has her baby in November, so I am TERRIFIED that can really hurt our timing. I mean, if we do trigger shots, testing, meds and then she says "sorry, donor can't cone because I don't want to be alone with this crying baby(she is a very selfish person)" I'm going to have a nervous breakdown.
RE DX for me: Anovulatory cycles/Mild PCOS RE DX for DW: Endometrioma on left Ovary. Reciprocal Ivf Feb 2016. DW eggs and I am carrying. EDD: 10/27/16
Ugh @twomommiestobe I'm so sorry! I wondered what happened to you when I didn't see you on TTGP any more; it totally sucks that you are still on this cycle! I hope the RE visit can give you some answers.
me 30; DH 35 TTC since May 2014. Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d. Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1). AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW. Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Short LP (8 days). Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Ugh @twomommiestobe I'm so sorry! I wondered what happened to you when I didn't see you on TTGP any more; it totally sucks that you are still on this cycle! I hope the RE visit can give you some answers.
Yeah I got sick of posting in WTO for 80 days, seemed redundant hahaha plus I needed to find a little more sensitive board. I am an emotional wreck and was in fear of asking any questions I need to be able to ask silly questions about fertility treatments, meds, etc. sorry to see you here!
RE DX for me: Anovulatory cycles/Mild PCOS RE DX for DW: Endometrioma on left Ovary. Reciprocal Ivf Feb 2016. DW eggs and I am carrying. EDD: 10/27/16
Ugh! So, I just started spotting. My mind can't decide whether this is a bad thing (AF on her way) or a good thing (maybe the often spoken rarely seen IB?). I'm driving myself crazy! I usually spot before AF but not this early. Based on typical O after trigger, I'm either 10dpo or 9dpo. If I O'd late when I had strange cramping last Thursday, I'm on 7dpo. I'm taking crazy to a while new level right now! I don't know whether to cry or smile.
Married to DH 10/6/12
TTC since 5/14
Unexplained with (controlled) hypothyroidism and suspected ovulatory dysfunction (but, I do ovulate on my own)
Clomid 50 mg 3/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
Clomid 50 mg + metformin 4/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
First RE appt. 5/15; Natural cycle 5/15 monitored with 2 mature follicles and Pregnyl Trigger (full dose) + prometrium - BFN
6/15 HSG - clear tubes & normal uterus; great PCT test results
TI - 100 mg Clomid + prometrium (AM & PM) + vaginal estrace (AM & PM) 6-7/15 (monitored) --> no additional response and thinned lining - BFN
TI - Injectables (follistim + Gonal-F, Ganirelix, & 1/2 dose Pregnyl) + prometrium (AM & PM) 9/15 --> 3-7 mature follicles (3 definites and 4+ that could have matured due to trigger) @ O -->BFN + 5 large cysts
@twomommiestobe how frustrating! My longest cycle has been 56 days, I can't imagine going 80+. Do you have anything fun or exciting you can focus on until your RE appointment? FX your donor's wife doesn't cause complications for you!
@riveridgional man those few days in the middle of the TWW are always the hardest for me - the waiting can drive you nuts - especially when something out of the ordinary happens. FX for good news!
@ceclarlinetlo It's good you got a nice cry out, sometimes that's just what you need. I am sure the RE will help and you will be pregnant before you know it. It is a slow process and sooooo frustrating, but I believe there is a BFP waiting for you at the end of this!
@twomommiestobe Sorry about the long cycle. It may not help, but I went over a year without ever seeing AF. This whole TTC thing is very frustrating.
@Drove2u I am glad AF finally came!! Now you can get started!
@riveridgional I don't want to give you false hope but OMG! IB?! It sounds like it might be. Have you been testing out your trigger? It's probably too soon to test too. Ugh! Now I am dying to know. lol GL! fX!
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
@AdorkablePixie Thanks for the positive thoughts. I've been feeling a little defeated since it started. I did test out the trigger and it's out of my system. I thought about testing this morning but was hesitant to get the testing train rolling. I really want to test tomorrow, but if this is IB, I doubt it would show up already. My boobs feel less sote today, so I'm thinking I'm probably out. I just don't know how to feel.
Married to DH 10/6/12
TTC since 5/14
Unexplained with (controlled) hypothyroidism and suspected ovulatory dysfunction (but, I do ovulate on my own)
Clomid 50 mg 3/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
Clomid 50 mg + metformin 4/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
First RE appt. 5/15; Natural cycle 5/15 monitored with 2 mature follicles and Pregnyl Trigger (full dose) + prometrium - BFN
6/15 HSG - clear tubes & normal uterus; great PCT test results
TI - 100 mg Clomid + prometrium (AM & PM) + vaginal estrace (AM & PM) 6-7/15 (monitored) --> no additional response and thinned lining - BFN
TI - Injectables (follistim + Gonal-F, Ganirelix, & 1/2 dose Pregnyl) + prometrium (AM & PM) 9/15 --> 3-7 mature follicles (3 definites and 4+ that could have matured due to trigger) @ O -->BFN + 5 large cysts
@twomommiestobe@ceclarlinetlo -The initial diagnosis and testing and waiting part was super hard for me too and my DH didn't get it at all. I can remember working nights and just crying anytime I wasn't around people. For me at least it got better once we had a plan and started moving forwards. I hope you guys both get good plans when you get to see your RE's!
@riveridgional - FX! Do you like to POAS at home? or do you wait the whole time until your betas? I hope this is IB rather than an early period! It seems really early for a period so maybe that's good?
***Siggy Warning Child and Loss***
Officially diagnosed with unexplained infertility after 4 years of TTC IUI#2 gave us DS#1 who became an angel a few minutes after birth from Noonan syndrome IUI#4 gave us DS#2 - going strong as a toddler!
TTC again... Found a clinical trial for unexplained infertility and finished 16 weeks of "lifestyle intervention" Cycle #1 - cancelled for ovarian cyst x3...
Well my spotting increased as of this morning and has some red in it now. Guess I'm out. My heart is breaking. I really thought this cycle was going to work.
Married to DH 10/6/12
TTC since 5/14
Unexplained with (controlled) hypothyroidism and suspected ovulatory dysfunction (but, I do ovulate on my own)
Clomid 50 mg 3/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
Clomid 50 mg + metformin 4/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
First RE appt. 5/15; Natural cycle 5/15 monitored with 2 mature follicles and Pregnyl Trigger (full dose) + prometrium - BFN
6/15 HSG - clear tubes & normal uterus; great PCT test results
TI - 100 mg Clomid + prometrium (AM & PM) + vaginal estrace (AM & PM) 6-7/15 (monitored) --> no additional response and thinned lining - BFN
TI - Injectables (follistim + Gonal-F, Ganirelix, & 1/2 dose Pregnyl) + prometrium (AM & PM) 9/15 --> 3-7 mature follicles (3 definites and 4+ that could have matured due to trigger) @ O -->BFN + 5 large cysts
1. How long have you been TTC? 9 months, 11 cycles (short, immature follies)
2. What is your diagnosis? PCOS and Endo
3. What is your current treatment plan? Been taking metformin for six months, no luck in ovulation. Had my first RE appointment, had an HSG done thursday that showed everything was clear, DH had a SA that showed swimmers are great, and will be doing first clomid cycle (CD3-7) then progesterone from CD14. On CD4, taking 100mg daily, unmonitored due to financial overload with all the exams this month :0 . Next month will do trigger and monitoring.
QOTW- My favorite snack is fruit, lately been more junk food than fruit I'll admit.
*BFP warning* *Child mentioned*
TTC #2. Daughter born July 17th of 2013.
PCOS, Endo, Insulin Resitance.
HSG done Sep 17- tubes unblocked! SA done- came back good! Hysteroscopy done Nov7- No uterus issues
On 2550mg a day Metformin.
Round 1 of Clomid- 100mg CD3-7 BFN- Clomid left a huge cyst, AF arrived after 40 day cycle- BFN
Round 1 of Femara- 10mg CD2-6 Mid cycle scan showed two follies (31mm and 27mm), trigger shot- BFN
Benched out December- BFN Round 2 of Femara- BFP!!! First beta at 10dpo- 28 Second beta at 12 dpo- ?
@AdorkablePixie- I kept waiting for you to say whether or not! I knew we were in the TWW together. I figured if you didn't tell us, you probably got the BFP and were just double checking. Congratulations!
DX PCOS + mild male factor
TTC since Dec. 2015
Current Treatment: Metformin, Provera, Letrozole, Trigger, IUI Past Treatment: Clomid + Metformin x 3 BFN Letrozole 5 mg + Trigger shot + IUI = BFP! Beta confirmed 8/22 EDD 5/1/17
Super crazy. My hcg levels increased on Friday even though I bled heavily for two days. They said it could be an ectopic so now I have to go back on Wednesday. I got a positive hpt this morning also. Very confusing.
@Drove2u I am so sorry that you are in beta hell! Is your beta high enough for an ultrasound? Please take good care of yourself and if you feel any physical pain, go to the emergency room asap! HUGS
me 30; DH 35 TTC since May 2014. Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d. Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1). AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW. Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Short LP (8 days). Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
@AdorkablePixie they went from 5.9 to like 17. Yep I have to wait until Wednesday. I've heard that the levels could rise before they drop so maybe by waiting a while it will have dropped by then.
Hey everyone. Need some help here and can't post a new topic. We have been trying to conceive for 11 months. Not sure of my treatment plan, but I believe I had a MC today. Have extremely low freaking hormone levels. Can someone help me post a new discussion?
Re: TTTC Checkin - 09/14/2015
BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
———
Diagnoses and Treatments
PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
———
BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏
Married for 7 years, TTC for 4 years
dx: Diminished Ovarian Reserve
2 Clomid IUI's + 4 injectable IUI's= 5 BFNs and 1 mc
Fav snack... I have a LOT. But, my all time fav is Thin Mints. I used to work for the Girl Scouts and could have all the cookies I want for free. I got soooooo addicted. Now, I stockpile when they are selling and store in the freezer and HOPE I can ration them to last the year. Lol
RE DX for me: Anovulatory cycles/Mild PCOS RE DX for DW: Endometrioma on left Ovary.
Reciprocal Ivf Feb 2016. DW eggs and I am carrying. EDD: 10/27/16
Mom to 2 Fur Babies (Great Danes)
RE DX for me: Anovulatory cycles/Mild PCOS RE DX for DW: Endometrioma on left Ovary.
Reciprocal Ivf Feb 2016. DW eggs and I am carrying. EDD: 10/27/16
TTC since May 2014.
Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR.
RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Short LP (8 days).
Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Summer 2016 LFAF awards:
Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:
RE DX for me: Anovulatory cycles/Mild PCOS RE DX for DW: Endometrioma on left Ovary.
Reciprocal Ivf Feb 2016. DW eggs and I am carrying. EDD: 10/27/16
@BlissfulWifey FX for a BFP in two weeks!!
@Drove2u FX for a good cycle
@riveridgional man those few days in the middle of the TWW are always the hardest for me - the waiting can drive you nuts - especially when something out of the ordinary happens. FX for good news!
BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
———
Diagnoses and Treatments
PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
———
BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏
@GoldenKeys Thank you!
@ceclarlinetlo It's good you got a nice cry out, sometimes that's just what you need. I am sure the RE will help and you will be pregnant before you know it. It is a slow process and sooooo frustrating, but I believe there is a BFP waiting for you at the end of this!
@twomommiestobe Sorry about the long cycle. It may not help, but I went over a year without ever seeing AF. This whole TTC thing is very frustrating.
@Drove2u I am glad AF finally came!! Now you can get started!
@riveridgional I don't want to give you false hope but OMG! IB?! It sounds like it might be. Have you been testing out your trigger? It's probably too soon to test too. Ugh! Now I am dying to know. lol GL! fX!
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!Officially diagnosed with unexplained infertility after 4 years of TTC
IUI#2 gave us DS#1 who became an angel a few minutes after birth from Noonan syndrome
IUI#4 gave us DS#2 - going strong as a toddler!
TTC again... Found a clinical trial for unexplained infertility and finished 16 weeks of "lifestyle intervention"
Cycle #1 - cancelled for ovarian cyst x3...
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
———
Diagnoses and Treatments
PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
———
BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏
Married for 7 years, TTC for 4 years
dx: Diminished Ovarian Reserve
2 Clomid IUI's + 4 injectable IUI's= 5 BFNs and 1 mc
1. How long have you been TTC? 9 months, 11 cycles (short, immature follies)
2. What is your diagnosis? PCOS and Endo
3. What is your current treatment plan? Been taking metformin for six months, no luck in ovulation. Had my first RE appointment, had an HSG done thursday that showed everything was clear, DH had a SA that showed swimmers are great, and will be doing first clomid cycle (CD3-7) then progesterone from CD14. On CD4, taking 100mg daily, unmonitored due to financial overload with all the exams this month :0 . Next month will do trigger and monitoring.
QOTW- My favorite snack is fruit, lately been more junk food than fruit I'll admit.
*Child mentioned*
Round 2 of Femara- BFP!!! First beta at 10dpo- 28 Second beta at 12 dpo- ?
Past Treatment: Clomid + Metformin x 3 BFN
Letrozole 5 mg + Trigger shot + IUI = BFP!
Beta confirmed 8/22
EDD 5/1/17
1. How long have you been TTC? 20+ months
2. What is your diagnosis? Low Motility <5%
3. What is your current treatment plan? Doing a non-medicated IUI in October per insurance requirements, then moving on to IVF.
DX - MFI Antibodies, High DNA fragmentation
IUI #1 November 2015 - 0% Motility
IVF #2 May 2016 - (FAIL/25 eggs, 1 5BB xx, PGS abnormal)
Married for 7 years, TTC for 4 years
dx: Diminished Ovarian Reserve
2 Clomid IUI's + 4 injectable IUI's= 5 BFNs and 1 mc
@calfherder I'm sorry to see you here
TTC since May 2014.
Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR.
RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Short LP (8 days).
Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Summer 2016 LFAF awards:
Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!Married: October 2008
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!