TTTC Checkin 07/06/2016

GoldenKeys · July 2016

Hello everyone, it's checkin time!

Congratulations to Tulips29 for your BFP!

Please welcome to the board: @jennh75b, @Kay6519, @echo+november

Hugs to anyone who needs one today. How is everybody doing?

BFP HALL OF FAME:

stac12679: dx: Bilateral tubal blockage Rx: mini IVF
tripplek1988: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid
KidShrink: dx:Immature follies, thin lining   Rx: Femara/Ovidrel/Prometrieum
krbjoy: dx: unexplained, low AMH, fibroids Rx:Lupron, Follistim, Menopur + trigger
AdorkablePixie: dx: Hpyothalmic amenorrhea   Rx: Menopur, Ovidrel, IUI
kistra: dx: MFI Rx: Clomid, Ovidrel, IUI
mylienc: dx:low follicle count Rx: Clomid + Novarel
CopperLane: dx: PCOS Rx: natural BFP before taking Clomid
Alyeena dx: PCOS + MFI Rx: modified IVF + ISCI
riveridgional: dx: Unexplained, hypothyroidism, suspected ovulatory dysfunction Rx: injectibles
Aera11: dx:mild PCOS Rx: Clomid
BrightenMySky dx: MFI Rx: Clomid+IUI
turtle148: dx: LPD Rx: Clomid + progesterone
vnegron87: dx PCOS Rx: Clomid, trigger, donor sperm
MrsB627: dx PCOS+kidney disease Rx: Clomid + Metformin
LGW2015 dx: possible MFI Rx: Clomid
lily55d dx: Endo + PCOS Rx: metformin, Femara and progesterone.
BlissfulWifey: dx: Anovulatory: Rx: Clomid + Progesterone + trigger
MorganL925: dx MFI Rx: femera, HCG trigger + IUI + progesterone
ShallowSeas dx: Unexplained Infertility Rx: Letrozole + TI
twomommiestobe: dx: annovulatory/pcos and DW-endometriosis Rx: reciprocal IVF
22mango22: BFP during testing
NordyMN89 dx: unexplained infertility, possibly PCOS Rx: letrazole + IUI
graphicgranite: dx: Possible PCOS Rx: Clomid + testing
benten24 dx: irregular cycles, spontaneous BFP during testing phase
erica0901: dx: Unexplained Rx:IVF (spontanteous BFP after 5 unsuccessful IUI's)
yellingbanana: dx: PCOS Rx: Letrozole, metformin, trigger, TI
LGW2015 dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid
Malone24 dx: uterine polyp, LPD, possible non-PCOS polycystic ovaries Rx: HCG
babyexpress: dx: unexplained Rx: Clomid + IUI (bfp on a break)
Drove2u: dx:unexplained Rx: IVF
ceclarlinetlo: DX: septate uterus and PCOS   Rx: hysteroscopic resection; low carb diet, exercise, myo inositol
JDW0325 dx: Unexplained Rx: Femara + trigger + IUI
Tulips29 dx: PCOS Rx: IVF

PAGING:

@starlitfae dx: MFI & balanced translocation, thyroid Rx: ivf with pgd testing
@mandasand: dx: low AMH Rx:IVF
@jnissa: dx: DOR   Rx: IVF
@Cupcakegal930: dx: MFI: count and motility Rx: IVF+ISCI
@Mando15: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid + IUI
@Inge Molon: dx: PCOS Rx: Letrozole + Ovidrel
@clt2pwm11: dx:anovulatory PCOS Rx: Provera + Clomid
@linne23 dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid + trigger
@GoatSnakeMouse: dx: MFI Rx:waiting for RE
@Osteoblastic: dx:Irregular cycles, unofficial pCOS Rx: Getting healthy
@smfeuro: dx: Unexplained and RPL Rx: Clomid + Ovidrel
@LauraNick2010: dx:unexplained Rx: Provera + Clomid
@kaitlink33: dx: PCOS Rx: Letrozole, dexamethasone, and injectable meds+ provera
@Whiggrrl65: dx: PCOS Rx: Letrozole and Ovidrel + IUI
@gardeniagirlknits: dx: hypothyroidism & thyroid cancer dx: synthroid, thyroidectomy
@roosh1982: dx: Unexplained infertility Rx: Femara, estrace + trigger
@rachlee2010: dx: DOR Rx: IUI
@jclaire2: dx: Unexplained Infertility & hypothyroid Rx: Letrozole, trigger shot, IUI and progesterone
@tiffany929: dx: Endo Rx: Lupron injects
@hrenee721: dx: MFI Rx: Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI
@mackenzie07: dx: Endo + PCOS Rx: Provera, metformin, possible IVF
@Tawnie2929: dx: testing
@lablover78: dx: unexplained/irreg
@agriffin92013: dx: Unexplained Rx: IUI+femara
@JamieL31210: dx: unexplained Rx: clomid
@hrenee721: dx: MFI Rx: IUI, then IVF if no luck
@vssbrm: dx: Minor Vercosis, morphology, high prolactin Rx: Clomid + IUI + ovidrel + prolactin meds
@Praying4ayear dx: unknown Rx: OPKs and temping
@mackenzie07 dx: PCOS and Endo Rx: metformin, letrozole, ovidrel
@TryingforaTRbaby dx: Hughes Syndrome, immature eggs dx: Clomid + novarel
@LauraNick2010 dx: not tested Rx: Clomid
@ahende04 dx: anovulatory, Rx: in testing
@emgem819 dx: PCOS, Rx: provera, femara + Bravelle
@amyac15 dx: Increased prolactin, Rx: Parlodel
@wifeinraleigh28 dx: MFI Rx: IVF, ISCI
@Plainjanie: DX- mild MFI. Rx- Monitored cycle with TI.
@katehutsen: dx: MFI Rx: Clomid, IUI with DS
@Soon2bemissG: dx: PCOS Rx: Metformin + provera
@taragust dx: MFI Rx: IUI
@iloverocksalot dx: high FSH, MFI Rx: DHEA+ Clomid+IUI
@ErinJoshua2011 dx: anovulation/amenorrhea Rx: clomid + prometrium
@nberth dx: PCOS Rx: Provera + Clomid
@Curry78 dx: PCOs w/anovulation Rx: Letrozole, Dexamethasone, Menopur, and Ovidrel
@Linsay ; dx: Unexplained Rx: clomid
@MrsAlyssaT dx: One tubal blockage, low motility and Graves disease (hyperthyroidism) Rx: thyroid medication, IF testing
@xtceyzz: dx: LPD Rx: Clomid
@MrsB627: dx: PCOS + Kidney Disease Rx: Clomid (going into testing)
@kwetsell dx: anovulation, very low progesterone, endometriosis and adenomyosis Rx: Clomid
@SummerBrooke13 dx: testing for congenital adrenal hyperplasia Rx: metformin
@LMart85 dx: unexplained Rx: Letrozole + Ovidrel+ IUI
@MurphyGrace dx: Unexplained Rx: Letrozole + Menopur injections + Ovidrel+ IUI
@nuttymask dx: unexplained Rx: Fertyl, then IUI
@ale9687 dx: Anovulation Rx: Provera, estrogil, Clomid, trigger + IUI
@HarryPotterandCats dx: Anovulation Rx: Femara
@MJackson88 dx: PCOS + thyroid Rx: Thyroid meds, OPK+TI, possible Clomid or Femara
@BreeToll dx: anovulatory, hypothyroidism, possible endo Rx: in testing phase
@Megan3086 dx: PCOS, Rx: Myo-Inositol and D-chiro Inositol + future testing with RE
@salt+light dx: MFI dx: IVF + ISCI
@Samanthaarielxo dx: anovulation Rx: still in testing
@Winnie81 dx: Endo + Fibroids, Rx: Myomectomy, Clomid, cervical dilation
@StephyM89 dx: anovulatory PCOS Rx Provera, Gonal-F injections, IUI and Progesterone
@SaphireSweetie88 ; - in testing
@AL_TwinCities: dx unknown Rx: testing + Acupuncture, Chinese medicine food therapy
@Starlight811 dx: DOR Rx: Menopur + Gonal F + Ovidrel + Progesterone suppositories + IUI
@madasm0530 dx: PCOS Rx: Provera+Femara+IUI
@saphiresweetie88 dx:irregular periods Rx:?
@katbb dx: MFI, Lupus Rx: testing
@SmallTownCanadian dx: in testing
@gardeniagirlknits dx: hypothyroidism, hashimotos,thyroid cancer, medically induced hyperthyroidism, very large ovarian cyst Rx:
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 Rx: waiting for RE testing
@linzylemonz365: dx: PCOS, Rx: Clomid
@Mythril: dx: PCOS (anovulatory) Rx: Clomid
@cocog26: dx: LPD, low progesterone Rx:endometrin
@ReesaAnne16: dx: MFI, high DNA fragmentation Rx: Supplements + TI
@hlynch33: dx: PCOS (insulin resistant) Rx: Provera, Clomid
@ACAC25: dx: unknown, Rx: testing
@BecauseLove dx: Weight, amenorrhea, possible PCOS Rx: Provera, Metformin, Femara,letrozole, pregnyl, IUI
@cpolmanteer829 dx: MFI Rx: IUI
@seethosestars: dx: PCOS + MFI Rx: Metformin + testing with RE
@meli123k: dx unexplained Rx: Clomid + IUI
@Mlight28: dx Unexplained Rx: Clomid
@StephyM89 dx: amenorrhea Rx: Progesterone, Menopur, Gonal-F, Ovidrel + IUI
@mouse315: dx: hypothyroid Rx: iodine, diet
@kayla1232: dx endo Rx: surgery + TI
@eadams08: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid
@harleyquinn0621: dx:unknown Rx: IUI
@jojomama25: dx: MFI Rx: supplements + TI
@MrsM00re87: dx: DOR, low morph Rx: Femara + TI
@readyt2bamommy1981: dx: low AMH Rx: Clomid + IUI
@Cbrashers124: in testing
@Mrs.RedHead: dx: MFI Rx: further testing
@ChristinaV2015: dx: blocked tubes, PCOS, endo + MFI Rx: lap, OPKs + TI
@smokinangel: dx:possible PCOS, possible MFI Rx: Letrozole + IUI
@SoonToBeMommaHowe: dx: stress related anovulatory Rx: Arbonne 30 program, exercise
@Ducks&;;Cats: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid
@zigzag8412: dx: anovulation Rx: Clomid
@hoffmanr7: dx: preparing for testing
@Megzb510: dx: in testing Rx: Clomid
@BWhitta: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid
@sarah0985: dx: PCOS, possible blocked tubes Rx: Lap
@MandyBeeSLP: dx: waiting for testing
@JRB3: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid
@jmr1515: dx: Mild MFI/morph Rx: Clomid
@kem0514: dx: MFI, anovulatory PCOS, possible blocked tube Rx: Clomid & Ovidrel
@jennh75b: dx: unexplained rx: Clomid
@Kay6519: dx: PCOS rx: testing
@echo+november: dx: PCOS rx: Letrozole, trigger

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 Rx plan?

QOTW: What is the best concert you've ever been to?

Worldtravler0522 · July 2016

We had our egg retrieval yesterday and they got 26! Just got the call this morning that 21 were mature and 20 fertilized, woohoo!! It's looking like we will have had a day 5 transfer which would happen on Sunday. Recovery from the egg retrieval has been harder than I thought and I ended up taking today off too. I'm feeling a little better today and I just need to eat a little more and that should help me. Hopefully I'm feeling a lot better tomorrow or even by later today.

Best concert I've to would be the Goo Goo Dolls this winter. They played some random casino so it was small and they played all their old songs which I loved. They are coming back to a big amphitheater this summer and I'm tempted to see them again.

jennh75b · July 2016

@Worldtravler0522 - congrats on a successful retrieval!!! Wishing you lots of luck and a peaceful recovery!

Thank you for all of the warm welcomes! I'm deep within the TWW and this is the first month of trying Clomid. I'm not feeling one way or the other, really. I'd like to say it's given me more hope, but I already ovulate so I'm not sure how much I can get out of taking this, but it's worth a try.

Best concert...hmmm, my first thought would be to say a Tori Amos show, she came during Halloween in 2007 and she and her crew were dressed in costumes and they came up and down the aisles and passed out candy. A lot of people attending dressed in costumes, too. Foo Fighters and Weezer would be a close second because Foo Fighters just had such great energy...I was blown away. This was 2005 I think.

MamaMunn · July 2016

@Worldtravler0522 That's awesome that your retrieval went so well! FX for the next step!
@jennh75b FX for you!

1. How long have you been TTC? 14 months

2. What is your diagnosis? PCOS

3. What is your current Rx plan? Clomid 100mg + Ovidrel + TI

QOTW: What is the best concert you've ever been to? Oh man! On Sunday DH and I went to see Tim McGraw (we're big country fans) He put on the most amazing show, and we were right in the front! I have some pretty awesome pictures and videos to remember it by. It was definitely my favorite concert by far.

MandyBeeSLP · July 2016

I am in what I estimate to be my FW this week. We should have two more chances to conceive before my first appointment in August. A part of me is definitely still hopeful while the other part of me is saying that there's no point.

The best concert I have ever been to was a Reliant K concert I went to with my hubby (then boyfriend) when I was in high school. It was probably the company as much as the concert, but I have great memories.

hoffmanr7 · July 2016

@Worldtravler0522 Congrats on your successful egg retrieval! Fx for a successful next step!
@MandyBeeSLP I understand the mixed feelings. I felt the same way before our first appointment where part of me didn't really see the point in trying since we were going to be seeing someone. We are starting Clomid my next cycle so I actually still feel that way a bit, as if this last cycle is just kind of pointless.

I am in the first half of my TWW. At this point, I don't feel much hope for a BFP and just want my next cycle to hurry up and get here so we can get our labs done and get going on some treatment.

We took a big step this weekend though. I have been pretty upfront with everything to my Mom and a couple of close friends. I have even talked to one of DH's sisters because she had TTTC #2. But DH has not talked about it with anyone but me. Now that we are starting testing, he was finally ready to talk about it with his family. We told his parents and the rest of his siblings together. After telling his parents, he told me that he felt better which was what I was hoping for. He tends to keep his emotions to himself and I was really starting to worry that he didn't have an outlet for what has been going on. I think it really helped too that almost everyone we told this weekend had told us of people they also knew who had TTTC. I've told him before how common it actually is but I think hearing about other peoples stories really helped it actually sink in.

BecauseLove · July 2016

Just waiting for my ultrasound on Monday to see how my follies are looking. I am hoping mature and happily huge..and a few of them (but I am fermera so likely just one biggie would be good too!). I have had a hard time getting mature enough follies.

If all goes well on Monday I will get a trigger and we will go on to have our 2nd IUI mid week. Lots of waiting and hoping.

harleyquinn0621 · July 2016

@Worldtravler0522 i'm so glad the egg retrieval went well
@jennh75b FX for you

currently just waiting around for AF after my unsuccessful IUI, she is due Thursday or Friday and I have a bit of spotting today so she is about right on time - DH and I were really hopeful that the IUI would work so it was a bit of a hit to us... This Cycle I will be having a consult with another RE to see if she thinks there is any additional testing we should do before we throw more money into more IUIs

ReesaAnne16 · July 2016

I'm in my FW right now, and I'm actually feeling pretty relaxed this cycle. Knowing we're going to start iui's in August kind of takes the pressure off these next 2 cycles.

QOTW: I don't really like concerts (all the standing and sweaty bodies moshing all around me...) but we did go to a local festival that had Guster playing (DH's favorite band) so we stood up by the stage and rocked out with some of the other fans, which was pretty fun.

middleschoolmommy · July 2016

I'm wondering when I should ask for Provera to start AF. I had a faint bfp about 11 days ago, but negative blood test 9 days ago. I've had cramping but no bleeding or even spotting. Not sure how long I should wait.

Best concert: well, I have to say Trans Siberian Orchestra put on an amazing show for the holidays. I also loved Pink in concert!

blessedmomma88 · July 2016

Hello Ladies!

ATTC since May 2015
PCOS, irregular cycles, anovulation
Clomid 100 mg CD 3-7
Metformin 1500 mg

I have only been to one concert.

meli123k · July 2016

Unfortunately just found out I'm out this month. My worries came true, and my TSH is off again...not by much, but enough that the RE wants to cancel another cycle

Feeling so discouraged and just worn out by this whole awful process. I probably won't be on the boards much this month to try my best to keep my mind off ttc, but I really hope the rest of you get good news soon!!!

Worldtravler0522 · July 2016

Thanks ladies! I'm pretty optimistic about everything but I know a lot can change. My goal is that we at least end up with 6 embies left by day 5!

@jennh75b I hope your TWW ends with a BFP!

@hoffmanr7 I hope you are surprised and you get a BFP this cycle. I'm also happy to hear you shared your TTC with more people. I know everyone we have told has been incredibly supportive and helpful in getting us to where we are now.

@harleyquinn0621 I hope you get the answers you are looking for from the new RE!

@ReesaAnne16 I don't really like concerts either! I think this is why I liked the one at the casino so much because I felt less packed in for some reason.

@meli123k sory to hear you are feeling frustrated. I had one cycle where I just wanted to hide after the BFN so I understand needing the space. I hope we see you come back soon!

Mythril · July 2016

I had my visit with my gyno last Tuesday (not yesterday, a week ago.) He said we're going to try one last round of Clomid at 200mg. If it doesn't work, he's going to refer me to an RE. So I finished Provera yesterday and I'm waiting on AF to start my final dose.

I really don't expect it to work. If no dose before this has, I am just not very hopeful. And that has caused me to go into a little bit of a depression. I will have to pay a lot just to see an RE, and then whatever s/he prescribes me will probably cost a lot. If she does Letrozole I can afford that. If she decides to put us on injectibles... we'll have to wait until income tax returns next year. She'll want to do many ultrasounds, too. I have to pay a lot for that as well. I'm just worrying constantly.

On top of that, my best friend's sister just had a baby and he's all she can talk about. She posts so many pictures on line. And the sister is not in a position to have a baby, and is much younger than me, but she and her boyfriend just decided they wanted one and so they did. It kills me.

And then my cousin is currently in labor, ready to give birth any minute. She and her boyfriend were only together a few months before she got pregnant. It's so frustrating!

I'm just not in a good place.

QOTW: I've only ever been to one, it was a mercyme concert. It was pretty good! In a few weeks I'm going to go to a disturbed concert. That will be pretty great.

echo+november · July 2016

Worldtravler0522 Congrats on what sounds like a great ER! Good luck with your recovery. I've heard it can be kind of rough.

BecauseLove FX for big follies!

meli123k I'm sorry you're experiencing so much disappointment. Keep your chin up.

AFM, I gave myself my first ovidrel injection this am. I am so pleased with myself. Now I'm in an actual fertile week after 10 months of TTC. We just need to get that good timing. I'm excited y'all!

I think my favorite show I've ever been to was probably Radiohead.

Edit: I just wanted to add a thank you for the warm welcome!

Worldtravler0522 · July 2016

@Mythril I'm sorry to hear you're having a tough time right now. I feel like when it rains it pours. Big hugs being sent your way and I hope you starting feeling a little better soon.

@echo+november Thank you for the well wishes! I am hopeful I never have to do the egg retrieval again because recovery has been no joke. Good job on giving yourself the shot! DH had to do all of mine because I wussed out.

SoonToBeMommaHowe · July 2016

@meli123k and @Mythril, so sorry you're both in rough spots right now. This process is so mentally and emotionally (and financially) taxing, sucks.

We we are fast approaching the one year mark (August) TTC after loss and somehow I'm still not ovulating. So very frustrating. So here I sit at cd32 with no clue when to expect AF.

Tried getting in with a new OB that's closer to our new house and bc mine could careless about my situation. Got the major run around from the new office so I'm thinking the search for a new OB needs to continue, that part also stinks!

I have gone to a big country concert every summer for the past 8-9 years until this year I didn't get tickets to any. I don't know how I could pick my favorite. My top three are probably Kenny and Tim in Nashville. FGL/Jason Aldean at a small venue in Northern Maine. And my fave band, Lady Antebellum, in Palm Beach, FL.

hoffmanr7 · July 2016

@Mythril I am sorry you are having such a tough time right now. It can be so hard. Sending you big hugs. I know you are not feeling very hopeful for your next cycle but I will keep my fx for a pleasant surprise for you.

NikkiPSU · July 2016

1. How long have you been TTC? 20 months

2. What is your diagnosis? unexplained

3. What is your current Rx plan? HSG came back normal. Supposed to try for 3 more months.

QOTW: What is the best concert you've ever been to? Billy Joel and Elton John face to face tour!

ReesaAnne16 · July 2016

@eadams08 How frustrating to be in limbo

I think the general rule of thumb is to test weekly (or as often as you want) until you get a BFP or AF. If you get to CD60 with out either, then it's time to call the Dr.

@meli123k I'm so sorry you're feeling discouraged, this really is a draining process. I hope you can take some time to refresh and do some things you enjoy.

@Mythril Thinking of you and sorry you're feeling down. You feelings are valid, and I hope you can give yourself some grace as you work through them. Enjoy your upcoming concert!

jmr1515 · July 2016

@Worldtravler0522 congrats on a great retrieval!!

@MamaMunn welcome. I remember you from the TTGP board, so sorry you find yourself here but this community has been great!

@echo+november yay for fertile week! Good luck!

Hi everyone! Not a lot to report this week. DH and I didn't actually BD in my fertile window this month. It's kind of a long story but we got an amazing opportunity to travel in February and if I happened to get KU before then we'd have to cancel since I'd be too far along for travel insurance to cover and complications.
I know it's a long shot that I'd even get pregnant this cycle, and it was a tough decision for us, but ultimately it was the right decision.

I think next cycle will be another natural month since my doctors office won't call me back and it's not likely I'll get in before next cycle to start clomid.

Best concert: Keith Urban!

zigzag8412 · July 2016

@GoldenKeys, OBGYN added 1mg estradiol days 1-7 this last go-round.

And on that note, I had my monthly sono yesterday. Apparently the estradiol only added 1mm to my previously 2.45mm lining. Not what we were hoping for. I did have two follies again, 14mm and 10mm this time. We have the go ahead for TI. I've read that Clomid can delay ovulation and since I think I ovulated later than they thought last month (they thought CD 14- I think it was CD 18) I got LH tests to help track (cause my BBT is all sorts of off on these hormones). That's about it for me right now. Cheers to the FW(s)!

Edited to add:
QOTW- I'm not really a concert person either. I've been to a few at church though I honestly couldn't tell you who they were. DH and I go to Celtic Fest each year and that's basically a bunch of Celtic muscians, so maybe that kinda counts? I'll tell you who I want to see! Bucket list definitely includes seeing Trans Siberian Orchestra!

meli123k · July 2016

Thanks everyone for the kind thoughts! I am feeling more positive about things today. Yesterday I just had to get out all those negative thoughts and feelings. DH and I will still ttc naturally this cycle, but not really holding out hope for that to work haha. Since we're unexplained we keep coming back to the conclusion that my thyroid must really be messing things up, but there's no way to know for sure...I'm sure it hasn't been helping. If it is the main issue though it's frustrating that it's taking us so long to find the right dosage...we seem to be really close though so fingers crossed this new dose helps!

@Worldtravler0522 Congrats on your successful retrieval and I hope the good news keeps on coming! Hope you're feeling better now too

@jennh75b Hope the TWW goes by quickly for you and that you get good news at the end of it!

Welcome @MamaMunn! Hope your stay here is short & sweet!

@MandyBeeSLP Best of luck with your upcoming appointment!

@hoffmanr7 Hope the rest of your TWW flies by! That's great to hear your DH was able to tell his family and find some relief in that. It is such a difficult and emotional process even for those who don't like to show their emotions much (that includes my DH too!) and having support from family and friends makes a world of difference!

@BecauseLove Hoping for nice big follies for you!

@harleyquinn0621 Sorry to hear your IUI didn't work, I know it's a big disappointment after putting extra time and effort (and money) into a cycle

I hope your appointment with the new RE goes well and that it gives you encouragement to have a plan for what to do next!

@ReesaAnne16 Glad to hear you are feeling good and relaxed! Good luck with your upcoming treatment!

@eadams08 So very sorry to hear about your chemical pregnancy

Welcome @blessedmomma88! I hope your stay here is also short & sweet!

@Mythril So sorry to hear you're having a rough week

This process is so draining and a rollercoaster of emotions, it's no wonder we feel depressed sometimes. I hope you are able to feel better soon though, and I hope your RE will be able to give you encouragement and a good plan that works within your budget. I also get affected by all the baby/kid/pregnancy posts, I deactivated my FB account a few months ago so that I could avoid some of those triggers. I actually don't miss it!

@echo+november Congrats on giving yourself your first ovidrel shot! I felt so squeamish at first but was also really proud of myself after doing it hehe

@SoonToBeMommaHowe So sorry to hear that you're not ovulating, that sounds so frustrating

That's awful to hear your OB hasn't been helpful, I really hope you can find a good one to switch to asap!

@NikkiPSU Welcome, glad to hear your HSG came back normal, but I know how frustrating it is to be told you're unexplained and not have an answer about why things aren't happening as they should! FX your stay here is short!

@jmr1515 I hope you have an awesome vacation with lots of relaxation and no worrying about ttc

Where will you be traveling?

@zigzag8412 Sorry to hear about the lining, I hope it thickens up in the next few days! My RE said clomid can thin lining (which is what happened for me the past couple times I tried it), so we were going to give femara a try instead before I had to cancel this cycle. Maybe that could be an option for you too? I hope this cycle works out though so you don't even have to think about next one!

Forgot to answer the QOTW last post: This is a tough one, I have fond memories of several concerts...but I'm going to go with The Flaming Lips concert I went to with DH. We hadn't been dating very long but I knew he liked their music and I came across free tickets on craigslist which I was lucky enough to get. Wasn't sure what to expect but they put on a really fun show! It was a good night

BecauseLove · July 2016

echo+november and meli123k Thank you!

meli123k It is frustrating to see other people "getting lucky" when some of us are trying so hard. I personally just try to focus on that my life is really good outside of this ttc thing...and that other people have other demons they are dealing with...for me TTC is my demon. We are all suffering in our own ways I suppose.

LadyMillil · July 2016

After 3 failed medicated IUIs and 2 failed TI + progesterone cycles we are NTNP until we can do IVF. We are moving cross-country and starting new jobs so we are stuck here for awhile.

I took DH to see Great Big Sea for his birthday one year and the concert was amazing

meli123k · July 2016

@BecauseLove Those are very wise words! I started a list on my phone a couple months back to remind myself of all the good things I still have in my life when I'm feeling sad or bitter. At least ttc can't take those things away from me! And you're right, everyone has something that causes them hardship...

@LadyMillil Best of luck with your move and new jobs!

BecauseLove · July 2016

meli123k Hugs! Hopefully one of these days on that list of good things you will at get to add a cute little kiddo. In the meantime you seem awesome and all you can do is what you can do. Keep rocking and hopefully at some point things will all align.

Ducks&Cats · July 2016

Hi girls! I wanted to let everyone know that my sister is doing much better. She will probably be in the ICU for another couple weeks but her recovery is coming along quite nicely.

I believe I am in my FW based on CM which means changing my Clomid protocol from 3-7 is moving up my O date. I don't know if I will turn an OPK this month. I get my positive OPKs in the AM and we have the AC going in the bedroom which makes me really thirsty so I've been drinking a whole 24oz water bottle throughout the night! I have a free 30 minute phone consult with an RE in a week and a half. I decided I really want to know my options and want to start planning financially. Realistically if I need IUI or IVF I will have to wait until next summer when I am not working because 3 hours of travel to get to a clinic multiple times in a week is just not realistic during the school year.

QOTW- I have been to a lot of great concerns.... two of my favorite were Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers and Grace Potter & the Nocturnals.

Mrs.RedHead · July 2016

@hoffmanr7 - I'm so glad that your husband's family was supportive!

We are also concluding week 1 of the TWW.

We we went on vacation with my parents over the 4th and told them what was going on. Such a relief. They told us that it took them 3 years to get pregnant with my brother (mom was my age now, but he is the second child). They both agreed that there would be no more talk about grandchildren from them, which we really appreciate.

One more week to testing - hoping the Chlomid helped this month!

Ducks&Cats · July 2016

@Worldtravler0522 20 eggs, thats great! Do they save the eggs that are not implanted for later?

@jennh75b good luck with your TWW, let's hope for a BFP!

@mandybeeslp keep up hope but don't put pressure on yourself. Sometimes a little break from ttc craziness is a good thing.

@hoffmanr7 good luck with your testing. It was very brave for your and your DH to tell family about your struggles, I hope you get the support you need.

@becauselove gl with you u/s on Monday, let's hope for big follies!

@harleyquinn0621 so sorry your IUI didn't take. Its a good thing to get a second opinion

@reesaanne16 I am in my FW as well!

@meli123K- so sorry your cycle was cancelled, big hugs your way

@mythril Sorry clomid is not working out for you. I can really empathize. Going to an RE will be a huge expense for us as well. Luckily I scored a free phone consult with an RE because I live so far away from a clinic. We probably wouldn't start treatment until next spring into next summer because I work on a school year schedule. I was getting really stressed about everything but then I took some deep breaths, accepted the reality of the situation and decided stressing isn't going to help or make treatment more affordable. We will save the $ we have to, even if it takes a while. The clinic does offer financing so I know we have that option as well.

Soontobemommahowe- Glad you are switching OBs, you deserve to have someone on your side

@Nikkipsu I love Billy Joel and Elton John!

@jmr1515 what interesting place are you traveling in February???

@zigzag8412 Sorry your lining is thin, ugh that really sucks. Hopefully you are right and you are Oing later and things will improve.

ReesaAnne16 · July 2016

@ducks&cats I'm so happy that your sister is doing better! Thank you for keeping us updated!! I hope your RE consult is informative.

Worldtravler0522 · July 2016

@Ducks&Cats I'm so happy your sister is on the mend!! They do freeze any leftover embryos. We went in for implantation today and as of today we have at least 6 embryos that will be frozen and possibly a few more depending on what they do overnight tonight.

Samanthaarielxo · July 2016

On Day 6 of Provera after AF starts I start my final round of clomid on CD3 and if I have no luck this round I go see an RE. My doctor didn't even want to schedule my 24 day blood draw so it feels like she gave up on me. I'm going to keep taking OPKs after the 24 day draw because I think I may be ovulating late because I have longer then normal cycles.

FI and I are still fighting a lot. He's started doing research of his own and when I go to see an RE he is going to have tests done on himself to see if he's part of the problem. He's overweight and a truck driver so he drinks a lot of caffiene to stay up while driving at night and he found stories of people who couldn't get pregnant because of positive and negative blood types which I'm A- and he's B+ so he has now decided that if anything is even a little off on his end or if the doctor thinks we have a better shot he wants to use a sperm donor. And that's a little upsetting because it feels like now he is giving up to.

I also have an issue where we are planning our wedding. Late August of next year. If I'm not pregnant by December/January would it be horrible if I put the baby plans on hold so my Great Grandma doesn't cry or fling holy water on a pregnant bride or would that be completely disastrous in having a chance at a baby in the future.

SoonToBeMommaHowe · July 2016

@Ducks&Cats such great news about your sister!!

@Samanthaarielxo are you temping? I've been told by my OB that I'm not ovulating bc my cycles are long, irregular and my cd21 progesterone draws are super low (0.2 & 0.5). She keeps wanting to just start meds but I want to take care of things naturally if possible do I've refused for the time being. I started temping this cycle and discovered there's a chance I've been ovulating the whole time and she was missing it with cd21 draws bc FF says I ovulated on cd33! This is my first confirmed ovulatory, unmedicated cycle since either January or Feb 2015!!!

Ducks&Cats · July 2016

@soontobemommahowe def ask for a 7dpo progesterone draw to confirm And bring your ob a copy of taking charge of your fertility so she can learn about the myth of day 14 ovulation!

SoonToBeMommaHowe · July 2016

Lol @Ducks&Cats...I love your suggestion! The more I think about it how could she possibly diagnose me as anovulatory when she treated me like a patient with "normal" 28 day cycles even though she knew from the start I was always a 32-34 day minimum. And as of lately much longer than that.

I tried talking to my mom and two sisters about things (they are clueless) and it shocks me that so many women have no idea about their cycles. I've been trying to get pregnant for nearly three years, had a late MC and am just starting to figure out my body. I want to shake the OBs and say educate us! Don't just shove pills down our throats!!

CrunchyBaby2 · July 2016

I go for my first RE appointment tomorrow and am a little nervous. My OB told me last week after I'd just taken my last pill of Clomid that my dose of 50mg was too low so this cycle is a wash. I'm anxious to come up with a game plan tomorrow.

1. How long have you been TTC? 26 months

2. What is your diagnosis? Unexplained so far

3. What is your current Rx plan? Clomid 100mg unless the plan changes tomorrow.

QOTW: What is the best concert you've ever been to? I just went to see Garth Brooks a couple weeks ago and he put on the best show!

Samanthaarielxo · July 2016

@SoonToBeMommaHowe I'm not temping but I bought a jumbo pack of LFH strips online so I'm gonna test every day from the day I start Clomid until I see my RE

SoonToBeMommaHowe · July 2016

@Samanthaarielxo if you are just starting a cycle I would highly suggest temping along with your OPKs. The basic version of Fertility Friend is free and a BBT thermometer is like $8-$9. I got false surges on OPKs so I was thinking I'd ovulated and progesterone levels said I definitely didn't. Come to find out I get multiple surges in a month before I actually O. If you look at my chart I actually had a +OPK at cd20 but didn't O until 13 days later. OPKs are helpful but not very reliable if you have wonky cycles

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