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Intro-Loss mentioned

MeadowsForMommaMeadowsForMomma member
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Hi ladies,

It's time for an introduction, I suppose.

My name is Erin. Living in Dallas currently and coming up on 3 years of marriage with my hubs, TTC for about 2. First pregnancy was in October 2014 and we lost the baby around week 6. We took a few months off of trying and have been back at it for nearly a year. 

My annual exam is next week and I think it's time to dig a little deeper to see why we're not getting pregnant again. Family doc said last year that it was good that I at least got pregnant once and that it may just take some time. I should also mention that the hubs and I are overweight and doc said this may be a factor. I've lost 47 pounds and hubs is down 30 so we're making progress. 

My my questions are... How long did you all wait to see if there was a deeper cause for not getting pregnant? What type of testing is done first? Who gets tested first (me or hubs)? Just curious on what to expect.

Thanks ladies, looking forward to having the support of a group!
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  • lablover78lablover78 member
    Hello and welcome! Typical protocol is if you aren't pregnant after 1 yr of ttc you should see a specialist- less if you're over 35. I'm 37 but wanted to do the natural thing- did a naturopath who actually got me to start cycling. Then I did 6 months of accupuncture. Finally gave in and went to an RE. 

    In our case which seems to be typical we were tested at the same time- bought a special package for ppl without fertility insurance. Typical tests for you include and HSG to make sure your tubes are open, ultrasound and various blood tests. 

    Welcome & good luck! I am sorry about your loss but it's great you are taking control of your health
    TTC since May 2013
    Mild PCOS, Compound Heterozygous MTHFR
    No Folic acid/pharmaceuticals/supplements (too many to list- private message me if interested), IVIL infusion
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  • GoldenKeysGoldenKeys admin
    Welcome and I'm sorry for your loss.  I agree with @lablover78 that 1 year of TTC without success is an automatic diagnosis of infertility, and good reason to see a specialist.   Congratulations on losing the weight, I struggle with mine and know how had that can be.  Sometimes hormonal imbalances are the source of both the infertility and the weight (PCOS, etc).    I hope that your stay will be short and sweet.


    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




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  • Worldtravler0522Worldtravler0522 member
    We got referred to an RE about 8 months after TTC on our own.   I had various blood tests and an HSG and DH had a test done as well to make sure he wasn't adding to our troubles.  Congratulations on the weight loss, I also struggle with mine and have been working at taking more off.   Good luck on your journey and welcome to the group.  I hope your stay won't be too long!   

    Me 36 DH 34 - Married May 2010
    DX: PCOS/Unexplained Infertility/MTHFR Mutation
    TTC since December 2014
    Fresh Transfer: Gonal, Menopur, Cetrotide. ~ Chemical Pregnancy :(  
    FET #1: 1st Beta- 3,792~ 2nd Beta- 4,227~ BFP ~ Miscarriage at 8 weeks :( 
    FET #2: 1st Beta 207~2nd Beta 235~ BFP~ Miscarriage at 6 weeks :(
    FET #3: 1st Beta 18~ 2nd Beta 44~BFP~ Miscarriage 5 weeks :(
    FET #4: 1st Beta 50~ 2nd Beta 97.7~ Miscarriage 6 weeks 5 days :(
    FET#5: 1st Beta 29~ 2nd Beta 109~ 3rd Beta 227~ 4th Beta 661~ Miscarriage 5 weeks 3 days 
    Miracle Natural BFP Estimated Due Date June 2019~ God is good 
    2 snow babies 






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  • ReesaAnne16ReesaAnne16 member
    Congrats on the weight loss, that is awesome! I agree with the other comments here, it would be appropriate for you to seek the help of an RE at this point. We did our testing a little early; DH had a SA after 6 months (which was abnormal) so I went in for my testing around 9 months. We're still deciding when we will start the recommended treatment of IUIs. Good luck to you, and I hoe your stay here is short :)

    Me 34 DH 36 Married since July 2010 
    MFI (High DNA Fragmentation) & Mild endometriosis
    TTC #1 since June 2015 
    Aug 2016 - May 2017  6 IUI's with letrozole - BFN
    April 2017 - laparoscopy to remove mild endo
    June 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU - Cancelled early ovulation, no eggs retrieved. 
    Aug/Sept 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU, cetrotide - 13 eggs retrieved, 11 mature
    5 eggs ICSI'd 6 eggs frozen - 1 day 5 blast transfered, 2 expanded blast frozen - BFP!
    May 2018 - Baby girl born - Our Joy

    TTC #2 since July 2019
    July 2019 - FET - BFN
    Jan 2020 - FET - canceled due to family health issues
    Mar 2020 - FET - low beta - chemical pregnancy
    July 2020 - ICSI'd remaining 6 eggs - 3 fertilized - 2 survived to early blast stage, transfered both - Chemical Pregnancy


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  • MeadowsForMommaMeadowsForMomma member
    Thanks for the encouragement and answers ladies! It's great to get answers from real people!
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  • seethosestarsseethosestars member
    Hi Erin! We're just getting started on our testing, but so far we've done bloodwork and DH did his SA.  I'm supposed to be getting an ultrasound soon too.  I've heard an HSG is usually done by the RE to make sure your tubes are open.  I'm impressed by the weight loss!  We are also working on this and it's hard!!

    Married since 2011
    TTC since Oct 2014
    DOR + MFI
    3 failed IUIs; IVF August 2017
    FET January 2018 - BFP
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