TTTC Checkin 07/20/2016

Re: TTTC Checkin 07/20/2016

• Megzb510 member

  July 2016

  I had CD 21 bloodwork ultrasound on Monday. dr is out of town til August so the nurses were pretty quiet. Normally the dr is in for the ultrasounds and explains everything. I have the consult to go over the treatment plan on 8/3 which sucks cuz if I'm not pregnant this cycle, we will miss the beginning of the next cycle so don't know how they will handle it.  Since we don't have a treatment plan, I doubt calling on CD1 will do anything. So will I have to have another 50 day cycle? Plus in the middle of this i have potential 2 weeks of travel in September or October and that would throw another monkey wrench into the next cycle.  Trying to stay positive and hopefully get a BFP this cycle. 
  
  QOTW: What celebrity would you like to be for just one day?  Kim Kardashian. I just would want the makeup and hair for one day! 
  

  Me: 33 DH: 31
  DS: 5 years old
  TTC #2 since August 2015
  July 2016: Testing cycle with 100 mg Clomid = BFN
  August 2016: 50 mg Clomid + IUI = BFN
  October 2016: IVF#1 - 13 retrieved / 12 mature /  9 fertilized / 2 blasts
  November 2016: FET#1 = chemical
  January 2017: FET#2 = chemical
  March 2017: IVF#2 - 18 retrieved / 18 mature / 16 fertilized / 5 blasts

  April 24, 2017: FET#3 - BFN
  May 24, 2017: FET#4 - BFP! - Beta #1 151 - Beta #2 503 - Due date 2/9/18
  
  

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• Worldtravler0522 member

  July 2016

  @GoldenKeys thanks!  
  
  So I had my beta yesterday and it was 54! The nurse said that they like to see it at at least 50 so I'm cautiously optimistic we got a sticky baby after all.  I go tomorrow for my second beta and I'm hoping it at least doubles.  
  
  QOTW- The snarky person in me says Kim K and I would spend my day announcing my retirement from public life and donate all my money haha.  
  
  

  
  

  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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• harleyquinn0621 member

  July 2016

  Worldtravler0522 congrats and FX
  
  i am out this cycle just waiting to do some more testing next month. I'm enjoying not having to do anything fertility related and this weekend i am going to go out and have some drinks (i haven't drank at all since i started all this a few months ago)
  
  QOTW: What celebrity would you like to be for just one day?
  I agree with Kim K... i dislike her as a person but to have access to her clothes, hair, makeup and money for one day would be nice 

  Me: 36 years old   DH: 42 years old

  Married: 05.2012  
  TW:

  TTC #1 Since April 2016
  HSG/FSH/AMH/E2/SA all normal DX: unexplained IF
  spontaneous BFP 01/01/2017-  Alexander was born sleeping 04/13/2017 at 19w1d  ic/chorio
  September 2017 HSG #2 & Gonal-F/Femara/Ovidrel/IUI #1 = ep (Salpingectomy of left fallopian tube)
  spontaneous BFP 01/02/2018  EDD Aug 30th  It's a GIRL!
  Cerclage placed on 03/02  Cerclage removal 08/02

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• SoonToBeMommaHowe member

  July 2016

  Hey Ladies. I'm currently cd46, 13 DPO but got a bfn yesterday so there's a slim chance I'm still in but doesn't look good. 
  Thd good news is I ovulated (confirmed through a progesterone draw at cd39) so at least now I know that everything's working properly!! Going to a new OB on Tuesday and am going to ask her if I should be concerned with my long follicular phase (33 days seems a little too long). 
  
  GTKY: I'd definitely be Gisele Bundchen! To be married to Tom Brady for a day....ME-OW

  DH - 34, Me - 32
  Married 7/13
  TTC #1 since 10/13
  BFP 2/4/15, MC twin boys at 18w3d 5/15
  IUI #1 2/25/16
  
  

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• Bababatty member

  July 2016

  First post to the check-in thread, so here's my intro: 
  1. How long have you been TTC? 13 months
  
  2.  What is your diagnosis? None yet, just finished the tests 
  
  3.  What is your current treatment plan? Doc indicated it would likely be Clomid + IUI but we have our appointment to review results and treatment plan on August 3.
  
  @Megzb510 we have our consult on the same day. I'm sorry that means you'll likely miss out on that cycle. You've probably discussed this before, but can they or are they doing anything to shorten your cycles so you don't have to wait through another 50 days? Fingers crossed for a BFP this cycle!
  
  @harleyquinn0621 Being able to relax when you know you're out for a cycle is so nice! We sat out last cycle and it was a nice change to just know my period would arrive and not be sad or stressed about it. Enjoy your drinks!
  
  @soontobemommahowe Good luck with your new doc! I hope she's helpful!
  
  GTKY: I was going to say JLaw--or probably actually BFF Amy Schumer so I could take JLaw on a convenient trip to meet my (in real life) brother. My sister and I have a grand plan that my brother should marry JLaw, but we need to get them set up. ;-)
  
  

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• MandyBeeSLP member

  July 2016

  @Worldtravler0522 FX for you! 
  
  I'm getting ready to start AF, either today or tomorrow I expect. Moving on to Cycle 16. Unfortunately, I will be through another FW before my Dr. appt. August 9th. I'm ready for some answers and some action to fix it. 
  
  GTKY: I'm boring and don't really want to be a celebrity. Maybe Emma Watson though, I really respect her. 

  Me: 36, DH: 40

  Married: July 22, 2008
  Fur babies: Yeti (cat) 
  
  #1 Boy E 9/30/17 
  #2 Girl A 7/27/2020
  #3 ?? ? est. 1/5/2025 

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• Mythril member

  July 2016

  It's CD 12 for me. Clomid finished 3 days ago. I'm starting my opks. Got a faint line today. Made me wonder if there is ever a time in your cycle where an OPK is supposed to be completely blank? Or do we have enough LH in our system at all times to get a faint line? Just wondered.
  
  QOTW: Anyone fit and wealthy. I would like to know what a healthy, strong body is like. And I'd also like to know what it felt like to not worry about money.

  Husband & I married May 26th, 2012

  Me 28 Him 28

  TTC #1 since January 1st 2016

  Anovulatory with PCOS
  Clomid 50;100;150;200: No O
  TSH 3.75 Put on 50mg levothyroxine
  1500 MG Metformin
  7.5 MG Letrozole: No Follicles
  9 MG Letrozole: 21mm Follicle no pregnancy
  4 cycles at 9 MG Letrozole, No pregnancy

                                                                                                      

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• hoffmanr7 member

  July 2016

  Hello all.  Hugs to those that need it.  
  
  @Worldtravler0522 Fx for a sticky baby and GL with your 2nd Beta
  @harleyquinn0621 I hope you enjoy your break and some tasty adult beverages!
  @Bababatty  I hope the next couple of weeks leading up to your appointment goes by quick and that you get some answers
  
  It has been a bit of a rough week for me.  Between the tests, stress from work- including my first accidental needle stick which led to my first Hep B, Hep C, and HIV tests (all negative btw)- and my crazy AF hormones, I have been a big, cranky mess the past several days.
  
  On the bright side of things, we had our preliminary tests done this week.  I had my labs drawn on Monday to check my thyroid, FSH, and ovarian reserve.  The only result I have back so far is my thyroid which is normal.  Still waiting on the FSH and ovarian reserve results.  
  
  DH had is SA done yesterday and that is good as well.  He had a 358 mill count with 54% motility so it is definitely not a male problem.  He was pretty relieved.  He went in thinking for sure that there would be some problem with his swimmers.
  
  We will for sure be starting our first round with Clomid next cycle.  The plan is to do 2 months of that. If that is unsuccessful, then we move on to 2 months of Letrozol.  If that is not successful, then it's onto an HSG.  So Fx the clomid works.  We haven't even started treatment yet and I am feeling just down right impatient.  I just want it all to be done and have a baby in my arms

  Me:33, DH:38 Married: 8/2/2014
  TTC #1 Since: April 2015
  Unexplained Infertility
  

  Cycle 1&2 : Clomid 50mg- BFN
  Cycle 3: Letrozole 2.5mg- BFN
  Cycle 4: Letrozole 5mg- BFN
  Cycle 5: HSG-normal
                Clomid 100mg+ Estrace- BFN
  Cycle 6: Letrozole 5mg+Trigger shot+IUI+Progestrone- BFN
  Cycle 7: Letrozole 5mg, Cyst found during follicle check
  Cycle 8: Birth control to treat left ovary cyst
  Cycle 9: Letrozole 7.5mg+Trigger shot+IUI+Progesterone- BFN
  Cycle 10: Letrozole 7.5mg, 2 Cysts found during follicle check
  Cycle 11: Clomid 100mg+Estradiol+Trigger shot+IUI+Progesterone- BFN
  Cycle 12: Clomid 100mg- BFN
  Cycle 13-16: Natural attempts while awaiting IVF 
  Cycle 14: IVF-BFN

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• Megzb510 member

  July 2016

  Bababatty said:

  @Megzb510 we have our consult on the same day. I'm sorry that means you'll likely miss out on that cycle. You've probably discussed this before, but can they or are they doing anything to shorten your cycles so you don't have to wait through another 50 days? Fingers crossed for a BFP this cycle!
  
  

  @Bababatty - the Clomid shortened my cycles by 20 days! I guess I have a lot of questions for my RE during that consult. I will be around CD10 so not sure if they could give me Clomid "late" after checking my follicles. I know it's normally CD5-9 but I'm sure in my unmedicated cycle nothing really changes by CD10 and maybe I could take it CD10-15? I'm totally speculating here based on no info from the dr. Otherwise I would hope they could give me something to cut the cycle at like 30 days instead of waiting to 50. 
  also question for you--what made your doctor say you would do IUI instead of TI? (Not sure if you knew). 
  
  

  hoffmanr7 said:

  
  We will for sure be starting our first round with Clomid next cycle.  The plan is to do 2 months of that. If that is unsuccessful, then we move on to 2 months of Letrozol.  If that is not successful, then it's onto an HSG.  So Fx the clomid works.  We haven't even started treatment yet and I am feeling just down right impatient.  I just want it all to be done and have a baby in my arms

  @hoffmanr7 - good luck with Clomid! just curious, why does your dr wait so long for the HSG? I would think that they would want to know if you have blocked tubes before meds. Truly, if I were you, I would ask for the HSG sooner. (Apologies if you have had other tests that have ruled out potential issues that would be found in an HSG).  My HSG was done during a testing cycle with Clomid, and it revealed a blocked right tube.  
  
  
  

  Me: 33 DH: 31
  DS: 5 years old
  TTC #2 since August 2015
  July 2016: Testing cycle with 100 mg Clomid = BFN
  August 2016: 50 mg Clomid + IUI = BFN
  October 2016: IVF#1 - 13 retrieved / 12 mature /  9 fertilized / 2 blasts
  November 2016: FET#1 = chemical
  January 2017: FET#2 = chemical
  March 2017: IVF#2 - 18 retrieved / 18 mature / 16 fertilized / 5 blasts

  April 24, 2017: FET#3 - BFN
  May 24, 2017: FET#4 - BFP! - Beta #1 151 - Beta #2 503 - Due date 2/9/18
  
  

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• Worldtravler0522 member

  July 2016

  Thanks ladies!  I'm trying not to get my hopes up.  I did a few HPTs before the first Beta and got positives but the one the morning of my tests was lighter than the others.  Hoping this means nothing. 
  
  @hoffmanr7 Sorry your week has been a little challenging.  That's great news at DH and his SA.  I'm surprised to hear though that your HSG is so late. Hopefully you get your BFP before then! 
  
  @Mythril Blank OPKs were the story of my life pre IVF.  Congrats on the faint line
  
  @MandyBeeSLP I'm sorry AF is coming.  
  
  @harleyquinn0621 Drink a margarita for me!  

  
  

  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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• Bababatty member

  July 2016

  Megzb510 said:

  @Bababatty - the Clomid shortened my cycles by 20 days! I guess I have a lot of questions for my RE during that consult. I will be around CD10 so not sure if they could give me Clomid "late" after checking my follicles. I know it's normally CD5-9 but I'm sure in my unmedicated cycle nothing really changes by CD10 and maybe I could take it CD10-15? I'm totally speculating here based on no info from the dr. Otherwise I would hope they could give me something to cut the cycle at like 30 days instead of waiting to 50. 
  

  also question for you--what made your doctor say you would do IUI instead of TI? (Not sure if you knew)
  
  
  
  

  @Megzb510 Sorry, I totally butchered the quoting. Oops. Anyway, at the very least I hope they're able to cut the cycle shorter for you. it seems like it would be the most efficient during treatments, but I'm not a doctor so there are probably issues I don't understand. Fingers crossed! 
  
  I'm actually not sure why he recommended going straight to IUI. It's something I'll ask about at our next appointment. At the first appointment it seemed more like a "this is probably what we'll recommend" rather than a definite. I'm assuming it could change depending on our test results?

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• ReesaAnne16 member

  July 2016

  @Worldtravler0522  So glad to hear your beta number!! praying for a sticky baby for you!
  
  @harleyquinn0621  I'll be drinking with you this weekend, I'm glad you have found a bit of peace during this time of waiting. 
  
  @soontobemammahowe sorry for the BFN
  
  

  Bababatty said:

  I'm actually not sure why he recommended going straight to IUI. It's something I'll ask about at our next appointment. At the first appointment it seemed more like a "this is probably what we'll recommend" rather than a definite. I'm assuming it could change depending on our test results?

  
  @Bababatty   Welcome!  We were told a similar plan when we went in for testing. My RE said that assuming all the tests were normal (IE: Unexplained infertility) that our next step would be Femara (similar to clomid) + IUI. We were told our odds on clomid or femera alone would not be any higher than just continuing to try on our own. We were told the combination with IUI had a much high success rate. It is still a fair question to ask your RE though, let us know what they say. 
  
  MandyBeeSLP you and I are cycle twins, AF will be arriving tomorrow for me too, and it will be cycle 16
  
  
  Well, cycle 15 is a bust. BFN today, and started spotting, so AF should arrive on schedule tomorrow. It's crazy how regular I am and yet we STILL can't get pregnant. 
  
  I'm thankful we have weekend plans; it's our 6th anniversary, so we have a hotel with a whirlpool suite booked and a plan to follow a wine tasting route along the Mississippi river. Only one more cycle to get through, and then we can do our IUI. 
  
  QOTW: I've never really wanted to be a celebrity, I don't enjoy the spotlight at all. Maybe a professional equestrian, like Zarra Phillips so I could feel what it was like to jump an olympic cross country course on an awesome horse (although I would probably be to terrified!) Andplusso she is also a princess
  
  
  

  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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• Samanthaarielxo member

  July 2016

  On CD4 (technically 5 cuz it's after midnight) 
  on day 2 of clomid take the 3rd dose in the morning. 
  So far I've been a complete psycho this cycle way more emotional and ready to burst into tears then past cycles so I'm hoping maybe this cycle i actually ovulate. 
  Also temping and doing opk. 
  
  

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• Worldtravler0522 member

  July 2016

  @ReesaAnne16 thanks!  I'm trying not to get too excited yet but I'm hopeful.  Sorry your cycle was a bust but enjoy your anniversary weekend!  A wine tour sounds like a ton of fun.  

  
  

  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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• echo+november member

  July 2016

  ***tw***
  
  I got my bfp on Sunday at 10 dpo. My first beta was yesterday and came in at 145. I go back in tomorrow to make sure the hcg is doubling. @SoonToBeMamaHowe you're so sweet to check on me in the other thread. I feel like a jerk because I've only been here for one cycle and I am shocked that my treatment worked (for now at least). I hope you all get your bfp soon! Thanks for being so welcoming; I thought I would be here for months.
  
  Worldtravler0522 congrats on your numbers! FX they double!
  
  Megzb510 Hopefully your RE can work something out for your cycle. When I didn't respond to 5 mg of letrozole we just started 7.5 mg that same day. No waiting
  
  hoffmanr7 My RE also wanted to wait on the HSG--she said I had "untested" fertility (because I couldn't ovulate on my own) and we would have done an HSG after three failed rounds of letrozole. I hope you don't need one!
  
  

  Me: 33
  Married in 2014
  TTC for 10 months--No response to Clomid 50, 100, 150
  June 2016--PCOS dx
  July 2016--7.5 mg Letrozole--Ovidrel 7/6--TI--BFP
  
   
  
  

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• hoffmanr7 member

  July 2016

  @Megzb510 and @Worldtravler0522 It's mainly an insurance thing.  We are pretty sure I am ovulating because my cycles aren't too irregular (usually around 24-27 days) and since our insurance covers absolutely nothing, we wanted to try the meds first before getting into anything to pricey.

  Me:33, DH:38 Married: 8/2/2014
  TTC #1 Since: April 2015
  Unexplained Infertility
  

  Cycle 1&2 : Clomid 50mg- BFN
  Cycle 3: Letrozole 2.5mg- BFN
  Cycle 4: Letrozole 5mg- BFN
  Cycle 5: HSG-normal
                Clomid 100mg+ Estrace- BFN
  Cycle 6: Letrozole 5mg+Trigger shot+IUI+Progestrone- BFN
  Cycle 7: Letrozole 5mg, Cyst found during follicle check
  Cycle 8: Birth control to treat left ovary cyst
  Cycle 9: Letrozole 7.5mg+Trigger shot+IUI+Progesterone- BFN
  Cycle 10: Letrozole 7.5mg, 2 Cysts found during follicle check
  Cycle 11: Clomid 100mg+Estradiol+Trigger shot+IUI+Progesterone- BFN
  Cycle 12: Clomid 100mg- BFN
  Cycle 13-16: Natural attempts while awaiting IVF 
  Cycle 14: IVF-BFN

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• Worldtravler0522 member

  July 2016

  @hoffmanr7 completely makes sense!  Hopefully you don't even need to get it done.

  
  

  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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• ReesaAnne16 member

  July 2016

  Congrats @echo+november  !!! Don't feel bad at all, Its always my wish that we all graduate from this group sooner rather than later. Congrats! FX for a H&H9m
  
  

  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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• Plainjanie member

  July 2016

  @Megzb510 Maybe they will still be willing to do a monitored cycle? While you wait for your appointment?

  @Worldtravler0522 Fingers super crossed for you and sending positive thoughts your way!

  @Harleyquinn0621 Yay for a weekend 'off'! Have a great night out!

  @SoonToBeMommaHowe GL with your new OB!

  @MandyBeeSLP That's so frustrating! It seems like several of the ladies are stuck seeing the doc after another cycle has started.

  @hoffmanr7 holy moly you've had a stressful (and scary) week! Happy that SA came back great!

  @Reesaanne16 Happy Anniversary!! Enjoy your weekend away!

  @echo+november Congratulations! Don't feel like a jerk, you put in your time!

  CD 27 8DPO here. I'm just trucking along. Handling the 2WW better than I expected. Although they told me that the progesterone is known to give 'fake' pregnancy symptoms and holy moses my boobs are so sore. Like I can't even walk up and down stairs without feeling like I need to hold them.

  I will maybe POAS on Tuesday. I go in for bloodwork on Thursdays.  

  QOTW: What celebrity would you like to be for just one day?

  I'm not really into celebrities....I don't ever know any ones names. Maybe Jennifer Aniston? She just seems really confident in who she is...

  
  

  Me: 30 DH: 33

  Married: February 15, 2013

  TCC: October 2013

  MFI- low count/morphology

  May / June 2016- Monitored cycle and TI- BFN

  June / July 2016- Gonal-F + IUI #1- BFN

  August 2016- Gonal-F + IUI #2-

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• Worldtravler0522 member

  July 2016

  So I got my results back and my beta fell by 3 points to 51 so it's pretty much done as far as I'm concerned.  I'm super frustrated because the dr is making me come back Saturday for a third beta to just see how it progresses.  I'm so angry because I feel like it's drawing out the inevitable for two more days.  Clearly if it fell things do not sound good. I'm so frustrated. I just don't even know if I have it in me to keep doing this.  

  
  

  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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• Ducks&Cats member

  July 2016

  9DPO here, took an early test despite my promise not to and BFN .  I had my phone consult with the RE this morning.  It went great!  He reviewed all the testing I have had done so far and said that he is going to send me a list of additional tests that he wants me and OH to have done.  He said so far I look like a good candidate for IVF.  I told him I want to wait to start the IVF process until late Spring so I can have my transfers done in June when school gets out for the summer and I'm not working.  The plan is to do the testing in March and schedule another phone appointment with him to review results and come up with a plan.  I was also worried that he was going to rip me a new one for getting Clomid through my OBGYN.  He said he was fine with it and suggest I do no more than 4 cycles of Clomid and then try a couple of fermera.  It feels good to have a road map and I also feel good having an RE's "blessing" to continue Clomid with my OBGYN while we wait for better IVF timing. 
  
  QOTW: Natalie Portman
  

  TTC since May 2015 with domestic partner of 13 years. Me 33 OH 33.  No ovulation or natural menstruation. Normal SA.

  Diagnosed PCOS February 2016

  First cycle 50mg Clomid 5/3/16, O'd CD 19 BFN

  Second cycle 50mg Clomid 6/1/16 O'd CD 18 BFN
  Third cycle Clomid 6/29/16 O'd CD 16 BFP @11dpo!
  EDD April 3 and praying things work out!
  

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• Ducks&Cats member

  July 2016

  @harleyquinn0621 sorry you are out!  Cheers to the next cycle!
  
  @soontobemommahowe I hope things regulate this cyce!
  
  @bababatty welcome!
  
  @mythril I always have a faint line on OPKs
  
  @hoffmanr7 I am super inpatient as well and want a baby yesterday!
  
  @echo+november congrats!  I love hearing success stories, gives me hope!
  
  @worldtraveler0522 i am so sorry things turned south....I hope that next cycle is much better for you.  Bug hugs.
  

  TTC since May 2015 with domestic partner of 13 years. Me 33 OH 33.  No ovulation or natural menstruation. Normal SA.

  Diagnosed PCOS February 2016

  First cycle 50mg Clomid 5/3/16, O'd CD 19 BFN

  Second cycle 50mg Clomid 6/1/16 O'd CD 18 BFN
  Third cycle Clomid 6/29/16 O'd CD 16 BFP @11dpo!
  EDD April 3 and praying things work out!
  

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• jmr1515 member

  July 2016

  @Worldtravler0522 I'm so sorry about your beta results. Take care of yourself this weekend. Hugs. 
  

  Me: 29 years old, DH: 31 years old

  TTC #1 since July 2015
  

  SA Feb 2016 & May 2016: Excellent count and motility, 3% morphology
  Surgery Dec 2016: submucosal fibroid removed
  Awaiting RE appointment
  
  

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• ReesaAnne16 member

  July 2016

  @Worldtravler0522   I'm so sorry, words can not even express. Thinking of you and praying for some hope and peace.
  
  

  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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• SoonToBeMommaHowe member

  July 2016

  Lots of thoughts and prayers for you @Worldtravler0522.
  
  congrats on the BFP @echo+november!
  
  BFN for me. And the witch arrived this morning so it's back to CD1. This cycle has been really rough for me, since I ovulate late I now have like a month break and I'm hoping that's what I need to get my spirits back up.
  
  Off to my new OB on Tuesday 

  DH - 34, Me - 32
  Married 7/13
  TTC #1 since 10/13
  BFP 2/4/15, MC twin boys at 18w3d 5/15
  IUI #1 2/25/16
  
  

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• Bababatty member

  July 2016

  @worldtravler0522 I'm so, so sorry to hear about your results. I hope that you get positive news soon.
  
  @echo+November Congratulations!
  
  @ReesaAnne16 Yeah, that was the gist of the initial conversation. Sounds like IUI is their standard approach, but the plan can change after testing. I didn't think to ask about TI at the time, but I suspect his answer will be the same as your doc's when I ask.
  
  @Soontobemommahowe Sorry about CD1! I hope this next cycle is the one.

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• harleyquinn0621 member

  July 2016 edited July 2016

  @Worldtravler0522  i'm so sorry for your beta results

  Me: 36 years old   DH: 42 years old

  Married: 05.2012  
  TW:

  TTC #1 Since April 2016
  HSG/FSH/AMH/E2/SA all normal DX: unexplained IF
  spontaneous BFP 01/01/2017-  Alexander was born sleeping 04/13/2017 at 19w1d  ic/chorio
  September 2017 HSG #2 & Gonal-F/Femara/Ovidrel/IUI #1 = ep (Salpingectomy of left fallopian tube)
  spontaneous BFP 01/02/2018  EDD Aug 30th  It's a GIRL!
  Cerclage placed on 03/02  Cerclage removal 08/02

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• Worldtravler0522 member

  July 2016

  Thanks everyone.  I've been trying to stay positive and look forward to next cycle but it's been a challenge.  I'm hoping after I get closure tomorrow I can start moving forward to the next steps.  I know my dr means well and is hoping to save the pregnancy so I should be thankful for that but I'm struggling.  Thanks again for the words of encouragement, they mean a lot. 

  
  

  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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• Mrs.RedHead member

  July 2016

  @echo+November - congrats! I'm so excited for you! It gives me hope when I see others with BFNs!
  
  AF started Tuesday morning and was over by Wednesday morning, but very heavy for me. Took a pregnancy test Thursday evening (was just getting home from a work trip and couldn't wait for morning!) BFN. Called my OB and she said to test again tomorrow morning and proceed on with the next round of Clomid.
  
  I have this gut feeling that the Clomid is not going to work for us. I know that sounds crazy! 
  
  QOTW: For a day, I think being Kate Middleton would be pretty epic.

  
  

  
  Together 9 Years, Married 3 Years
  DH (33)  Me (29)
  TTC 1.5 Years
  
  We know that suffering produces endurance; endurance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us. 
  -Romans 5: 3-4
  

  
  

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• Worldtravler0522 member

  July 2016

  We got the call and it's officially a no.

  
  

  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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• BWhitta member

  July 2016

  @Worldtravler0522 I am so sorry.  You're in my prayers.  
  
  I'm on CD30, AF should show tomorrow.  I've been too afraid to test, I'm usually excited to test and honestly I just don't want to know that it's over again.  Had a lot of really weird symptoms this month which got my hopes up more than usual, but for some reason I'm sure it's going to be another BFN tomorrow and I'm dreading it.  
  
  Met with my RE for the first time last week and it went well, I really liked him.  Will call on CD1, he wants to put me on Letrazole, I've done 2 rounds of Clomid.  DH took his sample in yesterday morning so we should have those results by Friday.  He was very positive that as long as DH results are okay, we shouldn't expect to have to go IUI or IVF.  With how I've responded to Clomid (ovulated on CD17 two cycles in a row, which he doesn't like and would prefer if I ovulated earlier) and based on my history he doesn't "anticipate" tube problems or endometriosis which I have been randomly worried about for no reason other than somebody told me I "probably" have it, too.  
  
  Sorry for the ramble, hugs to all who need it.

  Married for 5 years, TTC for 3 years

  PCOS, Low AMH, Endo, Uterine Fibroids, Low Estrogen...
  and a Partridge in a Pear Tree. 
  3 Losses, 8/16 11/16 and 6/2017 

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• hoffmanr7 member

  July 2016

  @Worldtravler0522 I am sorry Sending hugs your way!!

  Me:33, DH:38 Married: 8/2/2014
  TTC #1 Since: April 2015
  Unexplained Infertility
  

  Cycle 1&2 : Clomid 50mg- BFN
  Cycle 3: Letrozole 2.5mg- BFN
  Cycle 4: Letrozole 5mg- BFN
  Cycle 5: HSG-normal
                Clomid 100mg+ Estrace- BFN
  Cycle 6: Letrozole 5mg+Trigger shot+IUI+Progestrone- BFN
  Cycle 7: Letrozole 5mg, Cyst found during follicle check
  Cycle 8: Birth control to treat left ovary cyst
  Cycle 9: Letrozole 7.5mg+Trigger shot+IUI+Progesterone- BFN
  Cycle 10: Letrozole 7.5mg, 2 Cysts found during follicle check
  Cycle 11: Clomid 100mg+Estradiol+Trigger shot+IUI+Progesterone- BFN
  Cycle 12: Clomid 100mg- BFN
  Cycle 13-16: Natural attempts while awaiting IVF 
  Cycle 14: IVF-BFN

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