Trouble TTC

TTTC Checkin 10/05/2016

GoldenKeysGoldenKeys admin
edited October 2016 in Trouble TTC
Hello Everyone,

What a fabulous week!

Congratulations for @wifeinraleigh28, @BWhitta and @Worldtravler0522 for your BFPs!!

Special note: @Bwhitta I am really pulling for a fabulous second beta for your rainbow.

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, myoinositol
JDW0325 dx: Unexplained Rx: Femara + trigger + IUI
Tulips29 dx: PCOS Rx: IVF
mackenzie07: dx: Endo + PCOS  Rx: Provera, metformin, possible IVF
echo+november: dx: PCOS Rx: Letrozole, trigger
Ducks&Cats: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid
GoatSnakeMouse: dx: MFI
Soon2bemissG: dx: PCOS  Rx: Metformin + provera
MrsB627: dx: PCOS + Kidney Disease Rx: Clomid (going into testing)
ale9687 dx: Anovulation  Rx: Provera, estrogil, Clomid, trigger + IUI
linzylemonz365: dx: PCOS, Rx: Clomid
kayla1232: dx endo Rx: surgery + TI
mrswifeytoad: dx: anovulatory PCOS Rx:metformin
clt2pwm11: dx:anovulatory PCOS  Rx: letrozole + trigger + iui
StephyM89 dx: anovulatory PCOS Rx Provera, Femara/Gonal-F injections, IUI and Progesterone
SummerBrooke13 dx:anovulation, amenorrhea, congenital adrenal hyperplasia  Rx: metformin
wifeinraleigh28 dx: MFI  Rx: IVF, ISCI
Worldtravler0522 dx: PCOS/Unexplained Rx: IVF
BWhitta: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid

PAGING:

@Bababatty: dx:Low Motility  Rx: Letrozole + trigger + IUI
@BecauseLove dx: Weight, amenorrhea, PCOS  Rx: Provera, Metformin, Femara,letrozole, pr@clt2pwm11
@blessedmomma88: dx: PCOS, anovulation Rx: Clomid, Metformin
@ChristinaV2015: dx: blocked tubes, PCOS, endo + MFI  Rx: lap, OPKs + TI
@CrunchyBaby2: dx: Unexplained Rx: Clomid
@eadams08: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid
@emgem819 dx: PCOS, Rx: provera, femara + Bravelle
@harleyquinn0621: dx:unknown Rx: IUI
@hoffmanr7: dx: unexplained Rx: Letrozole 5mg
@iloverocksalot dx:High FSH/PCOS/Auto-Immunity, DH low morphology, Rx: DHEA + Microdose Lupron +
IVF/ICSI
@Jaje09182010: dx: Unexplained Rx: Clomid w/IUI
@jennh75b: dx: unexplained rx: Clomid
@jmr1515: dx: Mild MFI/morph  Rx: Clomid
@jojomama25: dx: MFI Rx: supplements + TI
@JRB3: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid
@Kay6519: dx: PCOS rx: testing
@kem0514: dx: MFI, anovulatory PCOS, possible blocked tube  Rx: Clomid & Ovidrel
@lablover78: dx: unexplained/irreg and MTHFR
@mackenzie07 dx: PCOS and Endo  Rx: metformin, letrozole, ovidrel
@madasm0530 dx: PCOS Rx: Provera+Femara+IUI
@MamaMunn: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid 100mg + Ovidrel + TI
@mandasand: dx: low AMH  Rx:IVF (Lupron, Menopur + Follistim)
@MandyBeeSLP: dx: low progesterone, borderline PCOS, vitamin D insufficiency Rx: metformin
@Megzb510: dx: potential blocked tube Rx: IVF
@meli123k: dx unexplained  Rx:  IVF + ICSI
@Mlight28: dx Unexplained Rx: Clomid
@MrsM00re87: dx: DOR, low morph Rx: Femara + TI
@MrsMcMilkshakes: dx: cysts, testing
@MurphyGrace dx: Unexplained Rx:  Letrozole + Menopur injections + Ovidrel+ IUI
@Mythril: dx: PCOS (anovulatory) Rx:weight loss, levothyroxine to lower TSH
@NikkiPSU: Unexplained Rx: TI
@Plainjanie: DX- mild MFI. Rx- Monitored cycle with TI.
@pretzel2plus1: dx: Endometriosis Rx: laparascopy
@rachlee2010: dx: DOR Rx: IUI
@ReesaAnne16: dx: MFI, high DNA fragmentation  Rx: Letrozole+ IUI
@Samanthaarielxo dx: anovulation Rx: still in testing
@saphiresweetie88 dx:irregular periods  Rx:?
@sarah0985: dx: PCOS, possible blocked tubes Rx: Lap
@seethosestars:  Dx: low AFC + MFI and Rx: letrozole + testing
@SM746830: dx: PCOS, blocked tubes Rx: Surgery, Clomid
@smokinangel: dx:possible PCOS, possible MFI Rx: Letrozole + IUI
@SoonToBeMommaHowe: dx: Unexplained Rx: waiting for testing
@Starlight811 dx: DOR Rx:  Menopur + Gonal F + Ovidrel + Progesterone suppositories + IUI
@starlitfae dx: MFI & balanced translocation, thyroid  Rx: ivf with pgd testing
@vssbrm: dx: Minor Vercosis, morphology, high prolactin  Rx: Clomid + IUI + ovidrel + prolactin meds
@Mrs.RedHead dx: Unexplained Rx: Testing with RE
@PoeMasque dx: unexplained Rx: unmedicated IUI, acupuncture, supplements
@Labluver2 dx: testing

QOTW: Favorite names: What is your favorite first name?




Married for 7 years, TTC for 4 years
dx:  Diminished Ovarian Reserve
2 Clomid IUI's + 4 injectable IUI's= 5 BFNs and 1 mc




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  • edited October 2016
    Good Morning!

    GoldenKeys can you change my DX to unexplained IF? thanks!

    i'm sure most have seen my latest post but just to put it in the check in thread

    RE is suggesting IVF bc of my age
    However, i think DH & I have decided to do IUIs w/ injectibles bc my insurance will cover the IUIs (i just have to cover the meds)

    i also think we're going to decline to move to IVF at any point- so if the IUIs fail i 'm going to have to call it done - financially IVF is just not an option for us

    my RE is also retesting my TSH, she advised she likes it to be 2.5 or less, and I was at 3.23 - she said it was still within the normal range, but she would like to see that number lower- so if it comes back around the same number she will put me on thyroid meds



    Editing to add QOTW:  Liam is my favorite boy's first name - Gwyneth is my favorite girl's first name
    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 03/02BabyFruit Ticker  Cerclage removal 08/02
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  • harleyquinn0621  I've seen many women over 35 who succeeded with IUI, so I was I little surprised that your RE suggested IVF so soon because of your age.  Sure, IVF is the gold standard and great if you can afford it, but it's not for everyone.  GL


    Married for 7 years, TTC for 4 years
    dx:  Diminished Ovarian Reserve
    2 Clomid IUI's + 4 injectable IUI's= 5 BFNs and 1 mc




  • lablover78lablover78 member
    edited October 2016
    Hi Ladies! CD 10 here with 2 dominant follies on the right (14, 13) and a possible on the left at 11. Testing my estradiol & progesterone as we speak and waiting to see if I get an OPK by Friday. I'll trigger when I do and go in for another u/s on Friday if I don't get a positive. I think we are going to do timed intercourse this cycle. Also taking estrace starting today and he is keeping me on Prozac for now (this was one of the meds he Rx for an off label use). I've always been against pharmaceuticals b/c I hate the way meds make me feel (MTHFR seems to explain my aversion!) but I have to admit the Prozac has helped my emotions even out and I barely cry... And this was a several times a day occurrence before. Interesting! 

    @HarleyQuinn0621 I'm sorry your facing this but think your decision is a good one. My experience is that a lot of docs do rush to IVF & I just have a feeling that if I had gone that route it would not have been successful given what I've learned with my new RE. Have you looked into whether your RE or other docs in your community test for MTHFR? It seems to affect women who are older (I'm 37) and I'm guessing it's b/c we've had time to be exposed to stress/toxins and other factors that turn these genes on.

    qotw: secretly hoping for a baby Scarlett in my future 
    TTC since May 2013
    Mild PCOS, Compound Heterozygous MTHFR
    No Folic acid/pharmaceuticals/supplements (too many to list- private message me if interested), IVIL infusion
  • FYI forgot to add that my RE said that ovidrel is not consistent so they stopped using it and switched to pregnyl. I've also had ovidrel so thought I would pass this along.
    TTC since May 2013
    Mild PCOS, Compound Heterozygous MTHFR
    No Folic acid/pharmaceuticals/supplements (too many to list- private message me if interested), IVIL infusion
  • @lablover78 I took Prozac for about two years a while back, and I absolutely LOVED how I felt. It helped correct my depression, and it helped me deal with the stress that was in my life at the time. I have to admit, I was embarrassed to start taking it, but by the end if someone told me they were depressed I was urging them to talk to their doctor about Prozac! The only negative was it killed my sex drive and that was a large reason why I came off of it, but if I ever suffer from depression or anxiety again, I will not hesitate to ask for it!
    DX PCOS + mild male factor
    TTC since Dec. 2015
    Current Treatment: Metformin, Provera, Letrozole, Trigger, IUI
    Past Treatment: Clomid + Metformin x 3 BFN
    Letrozole 5 mg + Trigger shot + IUI = BFP!
    Beta confirmed 8/22
    EDD 5/1/17
  • Hi All...We are on progesterone waiting for CD 1...and for my Dr to return from leave (she has been gone for 3 months) to tell us what she would like us to do next. We have been doing Letrozole (even in the higher doses) which has not been creating mature follies consistently (usually 2 months off 1 month on)...which has us only completing 2 IUI's instead of so many more. Sadly we have had to wait the last few months and just kinda wait it out because none of the fill in Dr's were ready or willing to move us to injectables (though they both suggested that and IVF as the next steps).

    TW:
    We did have a CP with IUI#2 but no mature follies with the next cycle of Let or cycle of 100 clomid (we hadn't tried clomid since the early days of ttc)

    We are suppose to see the Dr on the 10th (maybe cd 2) and see if she will be willing to give injectables a try. 

    We also set an appointment for a IVF consult on the 14th. Hopeful that between those 2 appointments we will be able to get some plan in place for the next steps. 

    And we are doing the usual evaluation of finances etc as none of our fertility care is covered by insurance. 

    FX for you all too! :) 
    Me: 37 DH: 32 TTGP Since 2014 INFERTILITY INFO (Medicated, IUI's, IVF/FET) IN SPOILER
    October 2014-April 2015: Without Medication or Doctor Guidance No Periods/No O BFN 
    Medicated April-December 2015: Clomid (didn't work) and so we tried Femera/Letrozole. Progesterone Met 1000 Not diagnosed PCOS but treating the same. Anovulatory. TI No US No O BFN 

    - TW - 
    IUI"S 
    January 2016-October 2016: Letrozole 2.5mg-7.5 mg, Pregyl or Ovideral Trigger Shot.
    9 cycles of IUI
    (7 Cancelled due to no mature follicles) (2 attempted IUI's with mature follicles)  

    IUI # 2 June 2016 and July 2016:  Met 1000, Estrogen (21 days), Progesterone (5 days) Femera 5m 6/28/16 Ultrasound CD14 = 25 follie. Pregnyl Trigger CD14 IUI 7/13 1stBeta (DPO 15): 7.6 (Surprise BFP...but Low #'s) 2ndBeta (DPO 17): 18 3rdBeta (DPO 19) 52.8 Progesterone Prescribed (spotting) 4thBeta (DPO 26) 6.9 Chemical Pregnancy BFN

    IVF and FET (diagnosed with PCOS) 204 pounds at start of IVF
    IVF # 1 October and November 2016: CCRM - Minneapolis 10/14 Consult and CD 3 testing, 10/14 started (OCP Antagonist - BCP) BCP, 10/21 1 day work up, Doxycycline 100mg 10 days, 10/24 stop bcp, Bloodwork US 10/29, 10/30-11/8 Stims 2 vials of Menopur, Dexamethasone, 225 of Gonal-F daily (dropped to 120). CCRM Vitamin Cocktail (like 20 of them), Monitoring (11/2, 11/4, 11/5, 11/6, 11/7, 11/8), Retrieval 11/10 (38 eggs, 30 mature, 16 fertilized ICSI), 11/16 8 Blasts 11/30 CCS testing results 3 Normal 5aa's (2 boys and 1 girl) 1 Unknown 4 Abnormal (All girls) 


    Fet #1 January 2017: CCRM - Minneapolis bcp/lupron/suppository/p4 in oil QOD AF 12/7, 12/8 start meds. 1/3 lining and blood work check 14/15 mm, BW check 1/6. 1/9 transfer with acupuncture 1 CCS/PGS Normal 5aa hatching Progesterone around 26ish? Lower estrogen level 207 (wanted above 300 but over 200 was acceptable), started 1 estrace, progesterone in oil every other day, vivelle dot patches 4 every other day, 3x estrodiol daily, vitamin cocktail. POAS: - 4dp5dt and 5dp5dt, 6dp5dt frer very very very faint line. 7dp5dt and 8dp5dt + on Accuclear. 8dp5dt pregnant on a clear blue easy digital. 214 pounds at FET
    1/18 #1 Beta 91.1
    1/20 #2 Beta 215.9
    2/3 6 week US 2 sacs? Twins? but only 1 heartbeat/pole good heartbeat Stopped taking baby asprin Added in DHEA Veg Vitamin (also got the report that they transferred a girl 5aa eggo) 
    2/10 7 week US 2 sacs (likely vanishing twin) only 1 heartbeat/pole etc good heartbeat 137
    2/24 9 week US 1 eggo sac good heart beat 182 1 very small fluid sac (shrinking) 
    2/24 9 week 2 days start weening. Graduated from RE (CCRM is now starting weening as soon as 8.5 weeks)
    3/7 10 Weeks 5 days  weened completely of FET meds A1C 5.3% (Normal)
    3/9 11 Weeks 1 day my progesterone level was 15 and my estrogen level was 881 (I freaked out!)
    3/16 12 Weeks 1 day baby heard on doppler 164 HB
    4/14 16 week 2 days Ultrasound baby is looking good with all good numbers sized 17 weeks. Also got to hear her on the doppler for a few mins too. 

    5/5 19 Weeks 2 days going in for "20" week anatomy ultrasound got measurements but need to come back as wasn't able to get all the measurements
    MEASUREMENTS BPD 4.6 cm 19 weeks 6 days* (78%) HC 17.0 cm 19 weeks 4 days* (70%) AC 14.5 cm 19 weeks 4 days* (69%) Femur 3.1 cm 19 weeks 6 days* (63%) Humerus 3.1 cm 20 weeks 2 days (84%) Cerebellum 2.0 cm 19 weeks 5 days
    CisternaMagna 6.2 mm Nuchal Fold 4.5 mm
    HC/AC 1.17 FL/AC 0.22 FL/BPD 0.68 EFW (Ac/Fl/Hc) 309 grams - 0 lbs 11 oz
    THE AVERAGE GESTATIONAL AGE is 19 weeks 5 days +/- 10 days.

    6/9 24 Weeks 2 days Glucose Test 1 hour (Failed) 190
    6/16 25 Weeks 2 days Ultrasound and 1st Baby Shower 
    6/20 25 Weeks 6 days Glucose Test 3 Hours (Failed) 95 (95), 183 (180), 213 (155), 198 (140) etc
    6/21 26 Weeks Recommended to a perintologist
    6/22 26 Weeks 1 day start monitoring blood sugar levels 
    6/30 27 Weeks 2 day A1 (blood sugar test ordered)

    7/5 28 Weeks Echo and 3d Ultrasound
    AMNIOTIC FLUID Q1: 2.6 Q2: 3.2 Q3: 4.8 Q4: 5.6 AFI Total = 16.3 cm Amniotic Fluid: Normal 
    MEASUREMENTS BPD 7.2 cm 28 weeks 5 days* (60%) HC 26.4 cm 28 weeks 4 days* (48%) AC 23.3 cm 27 weeks 4 days* (36%) Femur 5.2 cm 28 weeks 0 days* (36%) Humerus 4.8 cm 28 weeks 0 days (49%)
    HC/AC 1.13 FL/AC 0.23 FL/BPD 0.73 Ceph Index 0.77 EFW (Ac/Fl/Hc) 1142 grams - 2 lbs 8 oz (37%)
    THE AVERAGE GESTATIONAL AGE is 28 weeks 1 day +/- 14 days.

    7/10 28 Weeks 5 days Dietitian Appt and Lactatcian Consultant and A1 blood draw 5.4% (normal) 218.5 pounds
    7/20 30 Weeks GD consult. 6 Lantus at 7pm daily. Novolog 1 unit for every 15 gm carbohydrate if consumed more than 30 gm at brkfst or 60 gm at lunch or supper 215.6 pounds
    7/20 30 Weeks Transferred care to OB due to high risk. 216 pounds

    8/2 32 Weeks Ultrasound (not cooperative and still breech) and then weekly NST's
    MEASUREMENTS BPD 8.0 cm 32 weeks 2 days* (44%) HC 29.2 cm 31 weeks 6 days* (22%) AC 26.9 cm 31 weeks 0 days* (24%)  Femur 6.3 cm 32 weeks 2 days* (57%) Humerus 5.7 cm 32 weeks 6 days (71%)
    HC/AC 1.08 FL/AC 0.23 FL/BPD 0.78 Ceph Index 0.78 EFW (Ac/Fl/Hc) 1808 grams - 3 lbs 15 oz (29%)
    THE AVERAGE GESTATIONAL AGE is 31 weeks 6 days +/- 18 days.
    AMNIOTIC FLUID Q1: 3.4 Q2: 2.9 Q3: 2.9 Q4: 4.4 AFI Total = 13.6 cm Amniotic Fluid: Normal

    8/8 32w6d upped to 1:10 for dinner 
    8/11 Baby Shower
    8/13 Baby Shower
    8/16 34 weeks NST good reading Upped to 8 at bed for fasting and 1:7 for dinner 
    8/18 Dr Appt

    8/24 35 weeks 1 day (was suppose to be scheduled for 36 weeks) Weeks Ultrasound/GD Dr Appt/OB Appt 
    Frank Breech
    MEASUREMENTS BPD 8.9 cm 35 weeks 6 days* (67%) HC 31.7 cm 35 weeks 1 day * (35%) AC 30.2 cm 34 weeks 2 days* (33%) Femur 6.9 cm 34 weeks 6 days* (57%) Humerus 6.0 cm 34 weeks 6 days (64%)
    HC/AC 1.05 FL/AC 0.23 FL/BPD 0.78 Ceph Index 0.80 EFW (Ac/Fl/Hc) 2494 grams - 5 lbs 8 oz (39%)
    THE AVERAGE GESTATIONAL AGE is 35 weeks 1 day +/- 21 days.
    AMNIOTIC FLUID Q1: 3.3 Q2: 3.8 Q3: 2.4 Q4: 3.8 AFI Total = 13.4 cm Amniotic Fluid: Normal

    8/31 36 Weeks
    9/7 37 Weeks
    9/10 Water broke...I got it tested at the emergency room it it showed it was negative. More water breaking and didn't go to the dr.
    9/11 37 weeks 4 days Called the Dr and got retested for water breaking...
    10:30pmish Baby Girl Born via Emergency C Section (Frank Breech Baby) 6lbs 3oz  -
    9/13 Dropped to 5 pounds 10oz and had jaundice 
    9/13 38 weeks

    9/22 39 Weeks 2 days C Section Scheduled for 10am (arrive at 8am) Equinox/Solstice
    EDD 9/27
  • GoldenKeys I know i've seen lots of women successful with IUIs over 35- so I was a little disappointed she seemed so hung up on my age- i turn 35 next month and she seemed to use that as extra pressure to go to IVF - i'm hoping the IUIs with injectibles are successful - but i honestly probably won't start until Jan- I am traveling a lot the next couple of months, and then the holidays are always stressful, so i kind of want to wait until all of that is done

    it will also give me time to lose some weight- get healthier- and start the thyroid meds if needed



    @lablover78 i'm honestly not familiar with
    MTHFR- I think i may need to research it to see if that is something i should be tested for
    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 03/02BabyFruit Ticker  Cerclage removal 08/02
  • I just posted a couple of links in your other thread. I think even the docs are confused about it as I see a lot of women getting conflicting advice. What I do know is that my RE is one of the only ones treating for this in the area and I have heard from more than one of his patients that he was their last resort and not the first RE they saw and they ended up with successful pregnancies. My OB said something similar- he doesn't do things like the rest of the REs but 'does get a lot of women pregnant' so it might be worth looking into. GL!
    TTC since May 2013
    Mild PCOS, Compound Heterozygous MTHFR
    No Folic acid/pharmaceuticals/supplements (too many to list- private message me if interested), IVIL infusion
  • edited October 2016
    @harleyquinn0621 - GL with your IUIs. It's awesome your insurance covers it. I too like the name Liam but I am not a fan of Gwyneth.

    @lablover78 - FX for your opk

    @BecauseLove - Hopefully the wait for your doctor to come back won't be too bad. I know waiting can suck!


    As for me the wait for my doctor's appointment is over because I had my appointment yesterday. Thank you to everyone who patiently listened as I was repetitive the past couple weeks about me waiting for my appointment.

    Anyway, it went okay. She looked at the results my last doctor gave & decided to retest only some of them because with some, the likely hood of them changing was HIGHLY unlikely.

    She had tests done for Testosterone / Dehydroepiandrosterone, Sulfate / and TSH Relflex. They all came back today as normal.
         My Testosterone is 49 ng/dL and the normal / standard range is 6ng/DL - 82ng/dL
         My Dehydroepiandrosterone, Sulfate ois 264ug/dL and the normal / standard range is 99ug/dL - 340ug/dL
         My TSH Relfex is 1.750 ulU/mL and the normal / standard range is 0.450 ulU/mL - 4.500 ulU/mL

    She said that 1 test would take 1 week before we had a result but I only remember her saying these 3 tests. I called the doctor's office to see what the other test would be and I am waiting on a call back but so far it seems like good news on the tests.

    As far as the next step goes, she put in a prescription for Provera. She said if I don't get AF in the next couple days, to take Provera to force AF and then on CD 10 (assuming I get AF) to start using OPKs every day. Also, if I take the Provera and do NOT get AF by CD 40, I am supposed to call her back.

    Edited to add: QOTW: Favorite names: What is your favorite first name? There are a lot I like: Rosemary, Benjamin, Hannah, etc
    Me:35 | DH: 32
    Married: 06-2024
    TTC #1: Since November 2015
    Restarted TTC "count" Oct. 2016
         due to previous issues.
    ***TW***
    BFP: 11/4/2016 
    BFP: 07/17/2024
  • @harleyquinn0621 I'm sorry to hear your RE was pushing you for IVF.  I was slightly younger than you when I started TTC with my RE and he saw no reason to do anything other that IUI to start.  I'm not sure if it's the same with IUI but when he ran my stats through a program for IVF my chances only went down by 2% if I waited till I was 37.   Just food for thought!  Good luck with the IUI and I hope it results in your BFP!  

    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 






  • @BWhitta

    Thanks. I hope so too but now that it seems like we actually have some sort of direction in where we're going / what we're doing, I feel like I'm getting my hopes up when I shouldn't be.
    Me:35 | DH: 32
    Married: 06-2024
    TTC #1: Since November 2015
    Restarted TTC "count" Oct. 2016
         due to previous issues.
    ***TW***
    BFP: 11/4/2016 
    BFP: 07/17/2024
  • I am. Just. Ugh.

    Found out that our lease expires next month on the 7th. I thought it expired next month, and we'd have to be out by dec 1st. (is it really that close to December??) So I've been packing to alleviate stress, and I packed up the kitchen. Which means I can't cook anything, which means fast food the rest of the month.... woops? I can do keto with fast food I just have to buckle down and do it. But I'm stress eating. I need to stop it. I feel like if having a baby is going to rely on my weight loss it's NEVER going to happen. I'm going to have to talk to my RE and let her know that relying on me losing weight is not an option.

    I feel like the thyroid medicine might be helping, but I also feel like I'm just imagining it, because it's too early for that and also I'm not 100%. I don't know, I just don't know anything!!

    Can you tell, I've got this all under control! XD

    QOTW: Favorite names: What is your favorite first name? 
    Hm. I don't think I can pick a favorite first name. I like the name Lucas. And a name I thought I made up when I was a little girl, but apparently it's not an original, Lynnora.
    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
                                                                                                        
  • I'm deep in the TWW and it's so hard to wait. I feel like time is crawling, but it's already October! We started ARTS in August, so I can't believe it's Oct already.

    I'm feeling apprehensive about a new situation I'm in. We live in a duplex and our downstairs neighbors are moving out at the end of the month. This is GREAT because they were constantly complaining about something. 
    HOWEVER, I just found out the couple moving in are younger than us and expecting :( uggg I was really hoping to foster a good relationship with our new neighbors this time around, but now I know all I will want to do is avoid them. I just gets me depressed to know there will be a baby in our "house" that isn't ours :( 


    QOTW: I really don't want to share my favorite baby names... I'm terrified they will be come too popular. Sorry!!!


    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


  • @ReesaAnne16 I'm sorry. That must be really frustrating! I know I would be avoiding for sure...

    As for me, While we're taking a break from active treatment, I'm still temping/OPKs. Day 22 and finally starting to look like FW. The downside(?) is we're on our way to Mexico for a wedding. I guess we just wear all the bug spray? The universe would t be that sadistic, right? 

    QOTW: unfortunately, many names are ruined for me. Oh, the joys of teaching. I think Christabelle is a pretty name, though, and I've always been a fan of Brendan. 
  • @harleyquinn0621 I really hope the IUIs work for you. I'm sorry your RE was trying to push you into IVF. That's frustrating. It sounds like you're making the right decision for your family. 

    @lablover78 I'm glad you had a good scan! FX that TI is a success this cycle!

    @BecauseLove I'm sorry that your docs have been dithering on the injectables. Glad your RE is finally coming back so you can maybe move forward. Keep us updated on how those appointments go next week. 

    @saphiresweetie88 YAY! I'm so happy you finally got your appointment--and great news that your tests seem within range. FX the provera brings AF! I'm with you: as soon as we started working with the RE I got more positive about everything. It's nice to be able to fall back on medical science. Definitely took some pressure off us.

    @BWhitta Congratulations on your beta! I can't wait to hear about your ultrasound!

    @mythril Oh no! So much stress, I'm so sorry you're going through that. On the plus side, you'll be moved and settled before Thanksgiving? I hope that your RE is willing to work with you, weightloss or no weightloss. I really admire your efforts to stay on diet even in the midst of total upheaval.

    @ReesaAnne16 I hope the rest of your TWW goes by fast, with good news at the end! I'm sorry about your neighbors. It turns out our new ones across the hall were expecting, but I never saw the wife (she came home later than me and apparently we're all terrible people who don't introduce ourselves to each other) so I didn't know until the baby was born. Probably saved my sanity. Anyway, I really hope you get your BFP soon and you won't have to deal with the depression.

    @smokinangel Glad FW is coming up! Enjoy the wedding.

    AFM CD9 here. I had my monitoring u/s this morning--one follie on each side at 19, another at 12. RE thinks I'll O this weekend--which I'm 99% certain is wrong; I've always ovulated late, although I know medication can affect that--but we'll be out of town. So I'll either trigger on Sunday for IUI#3 on Tuesday, or we'll do TI this round.







  • @harleyquinn0621 Fx on your IUI's.  It's nice that your insurance covers them!
    @Mythril Sorry you are finding yourself so stressed.  Moving stinks and is probably one of my least favorite things of all time :(
    @SaphireSweetie88 Yay for finally getting to your appointment.  The waiting is the worst.  I'm glad your tests so far have been ok.  Fx you get some positive results.
    @ReesaAnne16 I completely understand your feelings towards the new neighbors.  I am in a bit of avoidance mode.  My husband's cousin is having her baby sower in a couple of weeks, and I'm not going just because I don't think I could stand it.  I had skipped another shower for someone I used to work with for similar reasons.  It's just too hard.

    I am on CD9 of my first round of Letrozole.  I have to say, side effects wise, I am definitely liking the Letrozole better than Clomid.  No moodiness, no feeling edgey......but it did make me feel SUPER tired.  But I will still take that over how I felt on the Clomid any day.  Starting OPK's and BD and keeping Fx that the Letrozole helps us see some results.

    QOTW: The one name I love the most is Patience Elizabeth...but I would never use it (I couldn't stand it if she got the nickname Pat...no offense to any Pats out there).  Both DH and I really like Abigail.  As for boy names....that I find more difficult.  The name I really seem to like is Jack, but he already has a nephew with that name.  I also like Jude, but DH vetoed that one.
    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

  • Hey y'all -- off topic prayer request -- we live in a Jacksonville FL and our neighborhood was just added to the evacuation zone.  My husband is actually on his way back to town now, he's been traveling.  So, I'm waiting for him to get home so we can decide what to do!  Please pray for Florida and for my nerves bc I am pretty anxious and it's making me worry about my little bean!
    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  o:)
  • @BWhitta Praying for you! 

    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


  • @BWhitta I was just reading about the evacuation in the NYTimes. I'm praying for you. Stay safe!
  • seethosestarsseethosestars member
    edited October 2016

    Congrats @wifeinraleigh28 @Bwhitta and @worldravler0522 on the BFPs!!

    @hoffmanr7 – I hear ya on the TIRED feeling from letrozole!  I’m taking it now and I am just beat by the afternoon (and I'm going to bed early every night!).  I also have this vague headache I can’t shake.  Fingers crossed I get a positive OPK next week.  I have not had any luck with them in the past.

    I have my HSG booked for Tuesday so I’m waiting on that.  Hopefully it “clears out the cobwebs” and we get our BFP this time!

    I was reading that some people are advised to not have sex before the HSG (or if you do to use a condom) but my doc never said anything about that!  Those of you that have had one, what advice did you get?  Also – I will be on CD#11 which means it’s my FW.  Is it safe to get busy immediately after?

    I should have asked my doctor these questions at our appointment but I hadn't thought of these things until now...

    I also had a sad moment this week when my DH mentioned that we might have had a two year old child by now if we had been successful when we first started trying.  That really hit home about this long road.


    QOTW: My favorite boy name is William - I'm still undecided on a girls name!


    Married since 2011

    TTC since Oct 2014
    DOR + MFI
    3 failed IUIs; IVF August 2017
    FET January 2018 - BFP
  • edited October 2016
    @Bababatty @hoffmanr7

    Thanks! I heard from my doctor's office today and there is a 4th test that we're waiting on the results from and that test is 170H Progesterone and that will be another couple of days before we get that result.

    Also, it's like my body knew I was going to take Provera because today AF showed up all on her own. Yay and boo (CD1). I know the doctor wanted me to use OPKs starting CD10 so that will be fun.
    Me:35 | DH: 32
    Married: 06-2024
    TTC #1: Since November 2015
    Restarted TTC "count" Oct. 2016
         due to previous issues.
    ***TW***
    BFP: 11/4/2016 
    BFP: 07/17/2024
  • @seethosestars thank you!! 

    @BWhitta congrats and sending you prayers with this horrible storm!   My mom lives in West Palm an she said things are starting to get rough down there.   

    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 






  • @harleyquinn0621 It sounds like you guys have a good plan in place. We're rooting for you! :) 

    @SaphireSweetie88 YAY for your appt!! It finally got here! And good news, too! I'm so happy for your good results and new plan!

    So many congratulations, @BWhitta! Be safe in this storm! 

    @Mythril Moving is so stressful! FX for you doing all of this!

    @seethosestars My doctor/nurse didn't actually tell me that, but they did ask before I went back for the test, so I'm assuming that you shouldn't have unprotected sex before. The radiology tech told me immediately following that there was no reason to abstain, but there was also nothing abnormal on my HSG, either. Definitely ask before you leave, just in case. 


    I'm in the TWW with BFNs all around. I normally don't test early, and this cycle has reminded me why. :/ I have an appt with my doctor on Monday to go over the results from my HSG and H's SA and to discuss next steps. 

    QOTW: Specifically baby names, we really like Benjamin and Thea. We have lots of runners up, too, though!

                                Me: 26, H: 28
                                Married since 2012
                                TTC #1 since July 2015
                                 **TW**
                                         Laparoscopy and Endometriosis dx February 2016
                                HSG and SA all clear! September 2016
                                 Testing with RE October 2016
                                                        BFP 11/5/2016 ~ EDD 7/19/2016
                          

                                    Babysizer Geeky Pregnancy Tracker
  • I'm going to try to go back and read over this thread later when I have more time, but wanted to check in because I realize I haven't in a while! Currently trying IVF for the first time, and tomorrow is my egg retrieval. Looks like there are 8 mature ones in there. Feeling nervous, but hopeful. I hope everyone is doing well!
    Me: 30 DH: 33
    Married June 2012
    TTC #1 since Oct 2014
    Dx: unexplained infertility (+ treated for hypothyroidism)
    March 2016: IUI#1 w/ Clomid, Ovidrel, Progesterone, Estradiol - BFN
    April-May 2016: treatment on hold due to bad thyroid levels, adjusted meds
    June 2016: IUI#2 w/ Clomid, Ovidrel, Progesterone, Estradiol - BFN
    July 2016: on hold again due to thyroid
    July 13th: IVF consult
    August 2016: IUI#3 w/ Femara, Ovidrel, Progresterone - BFN
    Sept/Oct 2016: IVF + ICSI

  • @Mythril hugs to you! @ReesaAnne16 ugh sorry- I would feel the exact same way. It's actually comforting to read that other ladies avoid pregnant women too- I thought I sucked at coping with this. @BWhitta prayers to you - stay safe! 
    TTC since May 2013
    Mild PCOS, Compound Heterozygous MTHFR
    No Folic acid/pharmaceuticals/supplements (too many to list- private message me if interested), IVIL infusion
  • <3@meli123k so exciting!!! Good luck
    TTC since May 2013
    Mild PCOS, Compound Heterozygous MTHFR
    No Folic acid/pharmaceuticals/supplements (too many to list- private message me if interested), IVIL infusion
  • @pretzel2plus1

    Thanks! I am still waiting for the 170H Progesterone test results to come back so there's still some more waiting but not nearly as long as the wait for the appointment. 

    I am excited for this new plan too but also a bit anxious. I am trying not to get my hopes up too high or get too excited.
    Me:35 | DH: 32
    Married: 06-2024
    TTC #1: Since November 2015
    Restarted TTC "count" Oct. 2016
         due to previous issues.
    ***TW***
    BFP: 11/4/2016 
    BFP: 07/17/2024
  • @meli123k good luck today with your ER!  Hope they get lots of eggs! 

    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 






  • @meli123k  GL with your ER today!!!  
    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

  • Thanks everyone! ER went well and I am feeling pretty good at the moment. They ended up getting 13 eggs, not sure they are all mature but will get a status update tomorrow on how many fertilized. If all goes well we can do a fresh transfer in a few days! Just relaxing on the couch now, had some mild cramping after and a bit more pain on the ride home, but I was given a script for pain meds which has helped. Really really hoping for good news tomorrow.

    harleyquinn0621 I think IUI's are a great next step, whether or not you do IVF. I don't think IVF would have been an option for us either if we didn't have insurance coverage. I hope someday that will change so that everyone can be covered for infertility, it's not fair having the financial stress on top of everything else! Best of luck to you as you move forward.

    lablover78 Hope your follies continue to grow well and best of luck this cycle! Glad to hear your RE has a lot of experience treating MTHFR and has a good plan for you. That's great that you are feeling better on the prozac as well!

    @BecauseLove Sorry to hear you've had to wait so long for next steps, but glad the wait is almost over and you will be able to meet with your RE again soon. I hope all goes well and best of luck moving forward!

    SaphireSweetie88 Glad to hear your appointment went well and that the tests came back normal! Good luck!

    BWhitta Congratulations, and good luck with your upcoming ultrasounds!!! Sorry to hear you are in one of the evacuation zones. I can't imagine how scary that must be to go through. Hope your husband will be back asap and that you all stay safe!

    Mythril So sorry to hear things have been stressful lately, I hope the move goes well!

    @ReesaAnne16 Sorry to hear about the new neighbors, I would have difficulty with that too. I'm hopeful you will soon get good news so that you don't have to worry about avoiding them :)

    @smokinangel Hope you are able to have a nice, relaxing break and enjoy your trip to Mexico!

    @Bababatty Good luck and I hope O lines up well for you!

    hoffmanr7 I also preferred letrozole to clomid as far as side effects go. FX that the letrozole gives you better results!

    @seethosestars I can't remember if we had sex before our HSG, but we did soon after since it was around our FW as well. It looks like you and I started trying around the same time, and I've had those kind of thoughts too...I try my best not to linger on them too long, they can really bring you down sometimes.
    Good luck with your HSG on Tuesday and hoping we won't have to wait too much longer for our BFPs!

    pretzel2plus1 Sorry to hear about the BFNs, I try not to test early either because they are just so sad to look at. FX that you will end up with a positive, and good luck Monday!

    I hope everyone has a good weekend!













    Me: 30 DH: 33
    Married June 2012
    TTC #1 since Oct 2014
    Dx: unexplained infertility (+ treated for hypothyroidism)
    March 2016: IUI#1 w/ Clomid, Ovidrel, Progesterone, Estradiol - BFN
    April-May 2016: treatment on hold due to bad thyroid levels, adjusted meds
    June 2016: IUI#2 w/ Clomid, Ovidrel, Progesterone, Estradiol - BFN
    July 2016: on hold again due to thyroid
    July 13th: IVF consult
    August 2016: IUI#3 w/ Femara, Ovidrel, Progresterone - BFN
    Sept/Oct 2016: IVF + ICSI

  • @meli123k

    Thanks! I'm glad to hear your ER went well. FX
    Me:35 | DH: 32
    Married: 06-2024
    TTC #1: Since November 2015
    Restarted TTC "count" Oct. 2016
         due to previous issues.
    ***TW***
    BFP: 11/4/2016 
    BFP: 07/17/2024
  • ladies I need you all to talk me down, I am symptom spotting like crazy over here. I never get sore boobs as a PMS symptom and this evening mine are super sensitive. The last time they felt this way was the month I had the CP (they were sore the day before and the day of the + test, but AF arrived that day too)
    I'm 10 dpIUI tomorrow, and last cycle I still had a faint positive from my trigger at 10dpIUI :( So I know testing tomorrow (saturday) won't do any good. But I'm tempted to anyway... Uggg I knew I was never going to make it to 14dpIUI to test. I'm so weak!

    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


  • @BWhitta sending thoughts your way for safety during the storm! 

    @ReesaAnne16 we have the same situation with our new neighbors. I was really looking forward to getting to know them, but I just saw the wife last week and she's definitely showing. Boo. 

    Also, just test every day. I've had lots of cycles with "I never get this" symptoms, testing made me feel less crazy...then I could just write it off as an odd cycle. Until the next day.....haha. 

    CD10 here. We are back to trying the natural way this month due to a vacation in the middle of FW. I am supposed to try progesterone suppositories post O, but got zero instructions on when exactly to start/stop them. 

    Next month its back to IUI, but I have no idea how that will work with my new job....eep. 
    Me: 39 SO: 36

    Dx: low progesterone, possible DOR - officially "unexplained"

    TTC#1 since November 2015
    9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
    10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
    1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
    March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017

    TTC #2 since July 2018
    May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
    Pregnancy Ticker
  • @ReesaAnne16 I really hope these symptoms are the real deal for you!
    DX PCOS + mild male factor
    TTC since Dec. 2015
    Current Treatment: Metformin, Provera, Letrozole, Trigger, IUI
    Past Treatment: Clomid + Metformin x 3 BFN
    Letrozole 5 mg + Trigger shot + IUI = BFP!
    Beta confirmed 8/22
    EDD 5/1/17
  • Thanks ladies; I had crazy dreams about getting a BFP last night. 
    I testing this morning and it was a BFN, which I guess it good because it's little early (only 10dpIUI) and now I know my trigger is out of my system. 

    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


  • @ReesaAnne16 FX for you!!!!!!!!  

    Y'all...we should have evacuated.  We're fine but I didn't even think about how stressed I was going to be!  Then last night our HUGE oak tree fell towards our house...we were actually leaving to go to my parents bc we lost power and I was starting to panic bc it was dark and I just couldn't listen to the wind anymore.  I was sitting in the car when it fell and my sweet husband had stopped bc he heard it so he watched it fall towards us and onto the car.  I could just see his face and it was so horrible.  It was a small branch that landed on the car, I am totally fine, the car isn't even dented, but when I got out and saw the tree down and it was dark so we thought it had landed on the house (it hadn't) I compleeeeetely lost my shit.  Like, I've never heard my voice sound like it did.  I just lost it, it was horrible.  My dad came and got us so we are camping out at their house until we can figure this mess out.  It's all in the power lines so we can't do anything until the city takes care of that.  The house seems to be okay, maybe some minor roof damage!  We are very very very lucky!  

    Please please PLEASE say a prayer for my little bean...I was so scared that my breakdown was hurting it!!!!!!!!  First ultrasound is Thursday!
    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  o:)
  • Praying for you @BWhitta ! Everything will be OK 

    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


  • @BWhitta  YIKES! How scary!! I'm glad you guys are ok. You're in my thoughts.
    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

  • @BWhitta I'm so glad you are okay! That's terrifying! Thinking of you. Keep us updated after your ultrasound. 
                                Me: 26, H: 28
                                Married since 2012
                                TTC #1 since July 2015
                                 **TW**
                                         Laparoscopy and Endometriosis dx February 2016
                                HSG and SA all clear! September 2016
                                 Testing with RE October 2016
                                                        BFP 11/5/2016 ~ EDD 7/19/2016
                          

                                    Babysizer Geeky Pregnancy Tracker
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