TTTC Checkin 04/05/2016

GoldenKeys · April 2016

Hello everyone, it's checkin time!

Lots of newbies:Please welcome @hlynch33, @ACAC25, @BecauseLove, @cpolmanteer829, @Malone24 to the board.

How is everyone doing this week?

BFP HALL OF FAME:

stac12679: dx: Bilateral tubal blockage treatment: mini IVF
tripplek1988: dx: PCOS treatment: Clomid
KidShrink: dx:Immature follies, thin lining   treatment: Femara/Ovidrel/Prometrieum
krbjoy: dx: unexplained, low AMH, fibroids treatment:Lupron, Follistim, Menopur + trigger
AdorkablePixie: dx: Hpyothalmic amenorrhea   treatment: Menopur, Ovidrel, IUI
kistra: dx: MFI treatment: Clomid, Ovidrel, IUI
mylienc: dx:low follicle count treatment: Clomid + Novarel
CopperLane: dx: PCOS treatment: natural BFP before taking Clomid
Alyeena dx: PCOS + MFI treatment: modified IVF + ISCI
riveridgional: dx: Unexplained, hypothyroidism, suspected ovulatory dysfunction treatment: injectibles
Aera11: dx:mild PCOS treatment: Clomid
BrightenMySky dx: MFI treatment: Clomid+IUI
turtle148: dx: LPD treatment: Clomid + progesterone
vnegron87: dx PCOS treatment: Clomid, trigger, donor sperm
MrsB627: dx PCOS+kidney disease treatment: Clomid + Metformin
LGW2015 dx: possible MFI treatment: Clomid
lily55d dx: Endo + PCOS treatment: metformin, Femara and progesterone.
BlissfulWifey: dx: Anovulatory: treatment: Clomid + Progesterone + trigger
MorganL925: dx MFI treatment: femera, HCG trigger + IUI + progesterone
ShallowSeas dx: Unexplained Infertility treatment: Letrozole + TI
twomommiestobe: dx: annovulatory/pcos and DW-endometriosis treatment: reciprocal IVF
22mango22: BFP during testing
NordyMN89 dx: unexplained infertility, possibly PCOS treatment: letrazole + IUI
graphicgranite: dx: Possible PCOS treatment: Clomid + testing
benten24 dx: irregular cycles, spontaneous BFP during testing phase

PAGING:

@starlitfae dx:Unexplained, thyroid treatment: Synthroid, femara, trigger+IUI
@mandasand: dx: low AMH treatment:IVF
@jnissa: dx: DOR   treatment: IVF
@Cupcakegal930: dx: MFI: count and motility treatment: IVF+ISCI
@Mando15: dx: PCOS treatment: Clomid + IUI
@Inge Molon: dx: PCOS treatment: Letrozole + Ovidrel
@AshleySchulte87: dx: PCOS, Premature ovarian failure   treatment:Clomid
@clt2pwm11: dx:anovulatory PCOS treatment: Provera + Clomid
@linne23 dx: PCOS treatment: Clomid + trigger
@ceclarlinetlo: DX: septate uterus and PCOS   Treatment: hysteroscopic resection; low carb diet, exercise, myo inositol
@babyexpress: dx: unexplained treatment: Clomid + IUI
@GoatSnakeMouse: dx: MFI treatment:waiting for RE
@Osteoblastic: dx:Irregular cycles, unofficial pCOS treatment: Getting healthy
@smfeuro: dx: Unexplained and RPL treatment: Clomid + Ovidrel
@Drove2u: dx:unexplained treatment: IVF
@LauraNick2010: dx:unexplained treatment: Provera + Clomid
@yellingbanana: dx: PCOS treatment: Letrozole, metformin, trigger, TI
@kaitlink33: dx: PCOS treatment: Letrozole, dexamethasone, and injectable meds+ provera
@Whiggrrl65: dx: PCOS treatment: Letrozole and Ovidrel + IUI
@gardeniagirlknits: dx: hypothyroidism & thyroid cancer dx: synthroid, thyroidectomy
@roosh1982: dx: Unexplained infertility treatment: Femara, estrace + trigger
@rachlee2010: dx: DOR treatment: IUI
@jclaire2: dx: Unexplained Infertility & hypothyroid treatment: Letrozole, trigger shot, IUI and progesterone
@tiffany929: dx: Endo treatment: Lupron injects
@hrenee721: dx: MFI treatment: Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI
@mackenzie07: dx: Endo + PCOS treatment: Provera, metformin, possible IVF
@calfherder: dx: MFI treatment: IUI then IVF
@Tawnie2929: dx: testing
@lablover78: dx: unexplained/irregular cycles/PCOS treatment: acupuncture & herbs
@erica0901: dx: Unexplained treatment:IVF
@agriffin92013: dx: Unexplained treatment: IUI+femara
@JamieL31210: dx: unexplained treatment: clomid
@hrenee721: dx: MFI treatment: IUI, then IVF if no luck
@vssbrm: dx: Minor Vercosis, morphology, high prolactin treatment: Clomid + IUI + ovidrel + prolactin meds
@Praying4ayear dx: unknown treatment: OPKs and temping
@mackenzie07 dx: PCOS and Endo treatment: Clomid
@TryingforaTRbaby dx: Hughes Syndrome, immature eggs dx: Clomid + novarel
@LauraNick2010 dx: not tested treatment: Clomid
@ahende04 dx: anovulatory, treatment: in testing
@emgem819 dx: PCOS, treatment: provera, femara + Bravelle
@amyac15 dx: Increased prolactin, treatment: Parlodel
@wifeinraleigh28 dx: MFI treatment: IVF, ISCI
@Plainjanie: dx: in testing
@katehutsen: dx: MFI treatment: Clomid, IUI with DS
@Soon2bemissG: dx: PCOS treatment: Metformin + provera
@taragust dx: MFI treatment: IUI
@iloverocksalot dx: high FSH, MFI treatment: DHEA+ Clomid+IUI
@ErinJoshua2011 dx: anovulation/amenorrhea treatment: clomid + prometrium
@nberth dx: PCOS treatment: Provera + Clomid
@Curry78 dx: PCOs w/anovulation treatment: Letrozole, Dexamethasone, Menopur, and Ovidrel
@Linsay ; dx: Unexplained treatment: clomid
@MrsAlyssaT dx: One tubal blockage, low motility and Graves disease (hyperthyroidism) treatment: thyroid medication, IF testing
@xtceyzz: dx: LPD treatment: Clomid
@MrsB627: dx: PCOS + Kidney Disease treatment: Clomid (going into testing)
@kwetsell dx: anovulation, very low progesterone, endometriosis and adenomyosis treatment: Clomid
@SummerBrooke13 dx: testing for congenital adrenal hyperplasia treatment: metformin
@Tulips29 dx: PCOS treatment: IVF
@LMart85 dx: unexplained treatment: Letrozole + Ovidrel+ IUI
@StephyM89 dx: amenorrhea treatment: Progesterone, Clomid, Ovidrel + TI
@MurphyGrace dx: Unexplained treatment: Letrozole + Menopur injections + Ovidrel+ IUI
@nuttymask dx: unexplained treatment: Fertyl, then IUI
@ale9687 dx: Anovulation treatment: Provera, estrogil, Clomid, trigger + IUI
@HarryPotterandCats dx: Anovulation treatment: Femara
@MJackson88 dx: PCOS + thyroid treatment: Thyroid meds, OPK+TI, possible Clomid or Femara
@Mawmee dx: PCOS, treatment: IVF
@BreeToll dx: anovulatory, hypothyroidism, possible endo treatment: in testing phase
@Megan3086 dx: PCOS, treatment: Myo-Inositol and D-chiro Inositol + future testing with RE
@salt+light dx: MFI dx: IVF + ISCI
@LGW2015 dx: PCOS treatment: Clomid
@Samanthaarielxo dx: anovulation treatment: still in testing
@Winnie81 dx: Endo + Fibroids, treatment: Myomectomy, Clomid, cervical dilation
@StephyM89 dx: anovulatory PCOS treatment Clomid + Progesterone + TI
@SaphireSweetie88 ; - in testing
@AL_TwinCities: dx unknown treatment: testing + Acupuncture, Chinese medicine food therapy
@Starlight811 dx: DOR treatment: Clomid + trigger + IUI
@madasm0530 dx: PCOS treatment: Provera+Femara+IUI
@saphiresweetie88 dx:irregular periods treatment:?
@katbb dx: MFO treatment: testing
@SmallTownCanadian dx: in testing
@gardeniagirlknits dx: hypothyroidism, hashimotos,thyroid cancer, medically induced hyperthyroidism, very large ovarian cyst treatment: thyroidectomy, synthroid and close monitoring for ideal t4 for ttc, cutting gluten to help put hashimotos in remission. Ovarian cystectomy.
@LadyMillil: Dx: MFI+ Ovulatory dysfunction uterine bleeding treatment: waiting for RE testing
@linzylemonz365: dx: PCOS, treatment: Clomid
@Mythril: dx: PCOS (anovulatory) treatment: Clomid
@cocog26: dx: LPD, low progesterone treatment:endometrin
@ReesaAnne16: dx: MFI, high DNA fragmentation treatment: Supplements + TI
@hlynch33: dx: PCOS (insulin resistant) treatment: Provera, Clomid
@ACAC25: dx: unknown, treatment: testing
@BecauseLove dx: Weight, amenorrhea, possible PCOS treatment: Provera, Metformin, Femara,letrozole, pregnyl, IUI
@cpolmanteer829 dx: MFI treatment: IUI
@Malone24 dx: uterine polyp, LPD, possible non-PCOS polycystic ovaries treatment: HCG

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?

QOTW: What is your favorite movie?

Plainjanie · April 2016

Good Morning!

My DH went to his follow up appointment with the Urologist yesterday afternoon and was basically blown off. He said because DH didn't take the clomid (It was really expensive and urologist presented it to us that he didn't really think it would help) that was the end of the line. He could refer him to another doctor in Toronto (about an hour away from us). But DH told the doc that I had been referred to another specialist in our area and the doc said 'well go there then' and got up and left. DH was not impressed.

I still haven't received an appointment time for the new fertility specialist....so still waiting for that.

QOTW: What is your favorite movie? It is probably a 3 way tie between 'Life as a House', 'The Other Sister', and 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape.'

BecauseLove · April 2016

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

1. How long have you been TTC? 19 months and 11 cycles

2. What is your diagnosis? Anovulatory, AMA, Obesity, not diagnosed PCOS but treated as if by Dr.

3. What is your current treatment plan? Metformin 2000, Acupuncture, Letrozole/Fermera CD 3-7 5mg, Ultrasound to check follies, trigger shot if mature follies (ovideral 1 time, usually pregnyl), IUI when possible. This month will be my second IUI if it doesn't get cancelled.

QOTW: What is your favorite movie?
Lots of favorites (mostly early 90's flicks) but the one I always go back to is...Dirty Dancing

erica0901 · April 2016

***TW***

I have a bit of a crazy story! A refresher about me is that DH and I had 5 unsuccessful IUI cycles and were prepared to move to IVF. We had the nurse consult and just decided to take this past month off while we got "our heads straight". Move forward to yesterday when FF told me I was a day late. I decided what the hell and took my last HPT. I was absolutely shocked to see a BFP. I called my clinic and they had me come in for a beta- it was 437!!! My progesterone is a bit low at 7.9 so I started crinone gel. I go back tomorrow for a repeat beta.

I want to thank all of you ladies for the tremendous support and I wish lots of BFPs to this board!!

@GoldenKeys can you please add me to the BFP Hall of Fame?

QOTW: Remember the Titans!

ACAC25 · April 2016

Hello All!
I am so happy to be a part of this group. I find it is really helping me deal with the difficulties and emotions surrounding TTTC.
Update: AF arrived on Sunday. I was pretty upset but at the same time we decided to send off a referral if AF arrived. My GP sent off the referral yesterday, the website of the fertility clinic says they see clients within 30 days of a referral so at least we are one step closer to finding out whats going on.
My SIL also found out that we are TTC but not that we are having difficulties. It was hard to talk to her (even briefly about it) and she still doesn't know about the trouble we are having. I am afraid she will start to ask questions in an insensitive manner and that I'll break down.

I LOVE movies so it is really hard to pick a favourite! @BecauseLove Dirty Dancing is definitely one of my favourites! I also love Disney's The Little Mermaid.

Worldtravler0522 · April 2016

Had an ultrasound this morning and they found one follicile measuring at 25 so we had a trigger shot and an IUI this morning. We go back tomorrow for our second IUI and then on to our TWW.

Favorite Movie: Sixteen Candles or Bridesmaids at the moment although this answer changes often haha.

madasm0530 · April 2016

Hi All- I am CD1 and am going in on Friday for my ultrasound to start our first IUI cycle. The plan is Femara + Trigger + IUI. I am anxious, nervous, etc. Part of me thinks that maybe this will be the key, but the part of me that has been trying for a baby for 4 years tells me not to get my hopes up.

QOTW: What is your favorite movie? All time? Rudy! Go Irish!

LadyMillil · April 2016

I had my follie scan on Friday and had 1 big follie, 1 medium, and 2 small. I had my IUI yesterday. DH had 52.2 million sperm, which is great. I'll start progesterone tomorrow. My RE upped my dose and switched the type of progesterone in hopes that it will stop my bleeding.

Favourite movie? I could watch Love Actually all the time

GoldenKeys · April 2016

erica0901 said:

***TW***

I have a bit of a crazy story! A refresher about me is that DH and I had 5 unsuccessful IUI cycles and were prepared to move to IVF. We had the nurse consult and just decided to take this past month off while we got "our heads straight". Move forward to yesterday when FF told me I was a day late. I decided what the hell and took my last HPT. I was absolutely shocked to see a BFP. I called my clinic and they had me come in for a beta- it was 437!!! My progesterone is a bit low at 7.9 so I started crinone gel. I go back tomorrow for a repeat beta.

I want to thank all of you ladies for the tremendous support and I wish lots of BFPs to this board!!

@GoldenKeys can you please add me to the BFP Hall of Fame?

QOTW: Remember the Titans!

Congratulations!! I love those kinds of stories. I'll definitely move you to the BFP hall of fame moving forward!

wifeinraleigh28 · April 2016

Just so that I don't have to type this all out again, I'm copy/pasting my update from the April/May IVF group on the IF forum. Basically, I've been going through some testing to see if I qualify for the Megaset Trial for IVF. Most recently I completed CD3 testing:

Well, I did get my results today. I'm in limbo and need your advice. The news was mixed. The good news is my CD3 labs qualify me for the study (really, they qualify me for the screening phase of the study). The bad news is that I'm not eligible for the study until June, which will be a full year of (documented) infertility. We got started early on our journey because my husband had testicular surgery as a teenager and knew he would have issues. So we decided not to wait and got tested immediately after we started really trying, and received our MFI diagnosis 4 months in. The study doesn't care that we have a legitimate diagnosis, and says we have to wait until June to participate. I would be fine with waiting until June, but there's still no guarantee that I'll be accepted once I sign consents and get screened further. My biggest concern is my AMH level. In October it came back at 4.5, and in March it came back at 5.75. The study requires >5 to be accepted. The nurse at my clinic said that about 1/3 of the people that they enter in the study get denied for this reason (the clinic shows an AMH of >5 but the study does not). DH and I don't know what to do. Waiting 2 months would be annoying, but doable, if we knew we could participate. But waiting 2 months and getting denied sounds horrific to me. What would you do? DH wants me to do 1 more AMH test at my clinic to see what the results are this time. If it's less than 5, we say screw the study and move on... if it's greater than 5 again then we wait for the study and hope for the best.

lablover78 · April 2016

Hi ladies! AF joined me on a business trip yesterday and while I felt OK about it initially my mood deteriorated throughout the night and I am weepy today. So, instead of having a beta tomorrow I will have an u/s and start on another round of clomid immediately. I'll definitely do the trigger and progesterone cream again as well.

QOTW: The Family Man (dirty dancing & love actually are on my short list as well... I am thinking we on this board have more in common than just IF

Starlight811 · April 2016

Hi all! CD3 here basline today RE sees 8 follicles ive usually only seen 1-3. We are going to a more aggressive route and I will be starting injectables today. Follow up scan this friday.

@GoldenKeys can u update my treament to Menopur + Ovidrel + Progesterone + IUI

QOTW: I don't have a favorite movie but I always find myself looking for a good romance on netflix/tv

ReesaAnne16 · April 2016

@erica0901 Congratulations!! Stories like these make me so hopeful! FX for a sticky little bun for you

@wifeinraleigh28 I hope you are able to qualify for the study, while 2 months feel like an eternity in TTC time, it really isn't that long and could save you a TON of money if you qualify. Is the worry that you will put off other treatment in the meantime? Or are you thinking of going ahead with the IVF this month?

@ACAC25 @madasm0530 @lablover78 and any other ladies on CD1 or AF... I'm sorry

I'm right there with you today.

AF arrived yesterday, and I wasn't too shocked since all my tests this weekend were bfn's. It just never gets any easier, I thought it might... but it never does, and actually I think the closer I get to a true infertility diagnosis, the worse this all feels.
I rode off the pain today at a horseback riding lesson. My instructor kept asking if I was tired yet but I just had all this pent up frustration energy I just needed to wear off (don't worry, no frustration was taken out on the horse

) So it was awesome to have a nice long ride today. I feel like riding is the only time I don't think about TTC, it's so nice.

wifeinraleigh28 · April 2016

@ReesaAnne16 I know you're right. I think what's making this so hard is that we had a plan, and I had that plan ingrained in my brain and I was so excited about it. 2 months isn't a lot time, I need to keep reminding myself of that. I feel like I'm just grieving this awesome plan that I had grown attached to... starting stimms at the end of April with ER and transfer in early May. I was so excited for this! But I need to let go of it and move on. I made an appointment for tomorrow morning to get another AMH. We decided that if it comes back less than 5, we will just move on and do IVF with my RE's original treatment plan, since I wouldn't qualify for the study anyway. If it's greater than 5, we will wait and try our luck at qualifying in June. If we do that, we're going to do a 3rd IUI next month since we get one more IUI covered by our insurance, so at least I'll feel like we're still doing something

I'm so sorry about AF, btw. It never gets easier

What are your plans for next cycle?

@erica0901, do we have a repeat beta yet? GL today

ReesaAnne16 · April 2016

@wifeinraleigh28 I do know how you feel, I'm such a planner too, and this whole process has been out of my control. The planner inside of me is freaking out... It makes sense that you are feeling the way you are, I would be too. It sounds like you have a good plan in place and I hope, that either way you won't be waiting too much longer. Thinking of you today.
I don't have any plans for next cycle, I feel like I've run out of plans. DH isn't ready for IUI and I'm sick of monitoring my cycle; I've been doing this for 10 cycles now. I think I'm going to take a break from monitoring, my cycles are pretty regular anyway, and just hope for the best. I need a break to regroup.

wifeinraleigh28 · April 2016

@ReesaAnne16 Dealing with infertility is seriously the worst thing ever for our Type A personalities!! We have hardly any control over these things, though we try to have as much control as possible. I had such a hard time tracking my cycle, that I was actually glad when we started working with the RE for our IUIs and he tracked it for me, lol. OPKs are tough for me because I have a short surge, so I'm lucky if I catch it even with testing twice a day... some months I would catch my surge and some months I wouldn't. And temping is hard for me too because I sleep with my mouth open, and I just didn't like the idea of doing it vaginally. I did my best but it was a pain. Since we aren't doing anything with the RE this month I will probably start using OPKs tomorrow (CD 10) and see if I get lucky... might as well give it a go the natural way this month. Good luck to you with whatever you decide to do in the future... it does take some time to come to terms with IUI, and even more to come to terms with IVF. Hopefully you will be successful and won't even have to go down that path

erica0901 · April 2016

@wifeinraleigh28 Just heard back. Beta today is at 898 which the doctor is very pleased with. I will go back next Wednesday for more bloodwork and my first ultrasound!

StephyM89 · April 2016

lablover78 said:

Hi ladies! AF joined me on a business trip yesterday and while I felt OK about it initially my mood deteriorated throughout the night and I am weepy today. So, instead of having a beta tomorrow I will have an u/s and start on another round of clomid immediately. I'll definitely do the trigger and progesterone cream again as well.

QOTW: The Family Man (dirty dancing & love actually are on my short list as well... I am thinking we on this board have more in common than just IF

I am so sorry to hear about AF, but it is so nice that you are able to start your next round of Clomid immediately. Good luck with your next cycle!

StephyM89 · April 2016

erica0901 said:

***TW***

I have a bit of a crazy story! A refresher about me is that DH and I had 5 unsuccessful IUI cycles and were prepared to move to IVF. We had the nurse consult and just decided to take this past month off while we got "our heads straight". Move forward to yesterday when FF told me I was a day late. I decided what the hell and took my last HPT. I was absolutely shocked to see a BFP. I called my clinic and they had me come in for a beta- it was 437!!! My progesterone is a bit low at 7.9 so I started crinone gel. I go back tomorrow for a repeat beta.

I want to thank all of you ladies for the tremendous support and I wish lots of BFPs to this board!!

@GoldenKeys can you please add me to the BFP Hall of Fame?

QOTW: Remember the Titans!

Congratulations!! Love hearing the success stories....they give me hope! So happy for you!

StephyM89 · April 2016

Update: Still pretty stagnant....waiting for AF, as I had to abandon my last cycle due to no follicle growth, but feeling VERY optimistic about my next cycle as we are doing IUI and Gonal-F injections. Wishing I could just get AF naturally as it creates so much waiting time in between cycles (especially after one was abandoned).

My FS gave me until April 11th, and then I contact them for a Provera prescription to induce AF.

I've also started a keto diet, as I have been finding some research indicating that it can help with PCOS...I'll keep you all updated on if it helps (I really have no idea...but I'm desperate!) I have started a discussion board about it as well, and would love any insight that anyone may have on this!

My husband also bought me "When To Expect When You're Expecting" and there's a chapter on Before Conception that I plan on digging my heels in, but then hiding the book away in a dark corner until I'm able to read the rest!

QOTW: Favourite movie: The Sound of Music

(PS: Sorry for all of the posts and quote boxes, next week I will start using the name drop, it is far less obnoxious!)

GL to everyone this week! xo

erica0901 · April 2016

@wifeinraleigh28 Just heard back. Beta today is at 898 which the doctor is very pleased with. I will go back next Wednesday for more bloodwork and my first ultrasound!

seethosestars · April 2016

Hi I'm new!

1. How long have you been TTC?
I have been off birth control since October 2014. It took me six months to get my period so we've now been trying for just over a year. I tend to have short cycles so it's probably been about 15 cycles.

2. What is your diagnosis?
I've recently been diagnosed with PCOS. DH just got his SA back and it showed low sperm count. I guess we have two strikes against us now. We're still waiting for our RE appointment but have been referred. I suspect more testing is in the works.

3. What is your current treatment plan?
I've just started Metformin which will hopefully help get things going from my end. I'm looking for ways to boost DH's sperm count (any tips? I've read about Vitamin C, Vitamin E, zinc and selenium…)

QOTW: What is your favorite movie?
I am a huge Christmas movie fan. My favourite is probably the Holiday!

@erica0901 congrats! what a crazy story! Fingers crossed for a nice sticky bean!
@ReesaAnne16 @wifeinraleigh28 I am so type A too and have a really hard time with the desire to plan everything too. Waiting to hear from the RE is making me crazy already
@ACAC25 @madasm0530 @lablover78 sorry to hear about AF =(

Drove2u · April 2016

On my sixth day of stims. Things are looking ok so far. Going in for another follicle check today so will see if I'm close to triggering.

nuttymask · April 2016

Had my second IUI. Had a 19 mm follicle which ruptured other two same size as two days before. Think the drugs are becoming ineffective took longer to get to 19 mm than earlier Having trouble at work. Testing times.
QOTW: Arsenic and old lace

yellingbanana · April 2016

****TW****

DH and I have been taking some time off of the RE to plan our wedding. But still taking Metformin. My cycle has been really long, they vary a LOT. So as of Wednesday I was past my max days of cycle, and decided to take a test. My first BFP in the 2 years of trying. However, I do have a history of miscarriage, so I will stick around to continue giving support until we get to the safe zone of 12 weeks. I want say a huge THANKS to everyone on here. I can't tell you how many really rough days I had, and you ladies were always here with understanding and kind words.
Crossing my fingers for a sticky peanut!

@Goldenkeys please add me to the BFP hall of fame.

And thanks again ladies, baby dust and love to everyone!

And my favorite movie, everything with Steve Carell ❤️, he always makes me laugh!

lablover78 · April 2016

@yellingbanana congratulations!!!

Malone24 · April 2016

1.How long have you been TTC? Since the end of December 2014/beginning of January 2015; so around 15 months.

2. What is your diagnosis? I'm not really sure. Polyp was removed in November. My normal luteal phase is 9 days. Possibly have polycystic ovaries, but I ovulate. Everything else looks fine.

3. What is your current treatment plan? We've done an hcg booster 5/6dpo for the last two cycles to lengthen my luteal phase. The doctor has been pushing clomid and iui since before she even looked at my uterus and wants us to do that next cycle. My husband is not comfortable with iui after only two medicated cycles, and I would like to try other options first/give it more time. We're going away for a week later this month and so I'm taking off a month anyway. I think we'll take a break from the RE indefinitely, and go to another one when we go back. This one's aggressive approach is not working for me, and I'm sick of tri-weekly appointments where she doesn't tell me anything new.

Things have been really rough with work and my new (awful) boss keeps asking if I'm interviewing, when I say I have to go to the doctor's. I finally broke down (teared up) and said I wish, I'm actually dealing with an unpleasant health issue. I didn't tell her what, because I don't owe her that. She said she understood and said health issues only get worse with age, compared it to her plantar fasciitis. I've been having serious issues with her as a manager and raised my voice at her about something this week... I basically yelled at her and was extremely honest/raw. She's pushing everyone in our office to the brink, I'm just the most raw right now. I don't regret what I said, but still it's really rough, I don't usually act like this. If we have to meet with HR, I have plenty to tell them. Not sure you can ask someone if they're interviewing. Then Friday after what happened at work, my husband and I went to dinner at his family's and I drank waay too much. I saw her last night at an event I was working and she brought friends to and we were pleasant/she complimented my hair, but our last exchange before this was her storming out of my office and saying I can't even talk to you, just so you know this is going to be an issue.

I'm stressed as hell about work/the constant manufactured crises. I want to leave, but I'm scared to find a new job when I've been doing this for half a decade and am good at it. We're trying to move in July, and if we buy or need approval, steady work looks good. Also, if I have to do more fertility treatments, I feel like I can't start a new job and be fully dedicated/do my best at learning it.

I think the stress of fertility issues is making it hard for me to have an artificial veneer or put up with bullshit. Sorry for the tirade, but this is not a good time. Also, I'm turning 31 this week, starting ttc when I was 29, and my period is due tomorrow or Tuesday.

StephyM89 · April 2016

@GoldenKeys - Can you please change my treatment plan next week to Provera, Gonal-F injections, IUI and Progesterone? Thank you!

Plainjanie · April 2016

@Malone24 I can relate almost 100% to what you are going through at work....actually...are you at my work? Our new boss is horrible and continues to ask me about where I'm going when I book time off. We can do ours through out computer so I don't have to talk to anyone about it, but she always comes into my office to ask. I never tell her what I'm doing. It's non of her business. I always just say I have an appointment.

I am also in the same boat about being stressed at work and wanting to leave. But I am scared as my schedule here is very flexible and I have excellent benefits and RRSP's.

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