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Lurker No More - Intro Post

jewellbushjewellbush member
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Hi ladies (and gents)!

I'm excited (is that the right word?) to introduce myself to this great group. I've been a member of TB and have lurked for a number of years, but have never participated in the community boards. I've found these boards to be incredibly helpful, supportive, and at times a little overwhelming. DH and I are 4 years into our TTC journey and were officially diagnosed with IF earlier this year (him - low motility, low count / me - PCOS, ovulation issues). After a year of tests and a lot of run around from our HCP, we finally had out first RE appointment last weekend.

AF started three days ago so we had our first baseline US this morning. Things looked pretty good PCOS-wise so we are moving forward with our first round of IUI...just like that...and I'm still trying to figure out the insurance mess! As if this process weren't difficult enough, right? 

I started metformin today (hello ickiness! Seriously, I feel like I have the freaking flu.) and then start clomid on Tuesday. I'll go in for my HSG test on Wednesday and DH will go in for anther sperm analysis on Friday and then go back on Sunday so that we can freeze some. I'll then be back in the stirrups for a follie check on 12/20 to determine next steps. What a whirlwind! After so much letdown over the last 4 years it feels very odd to be moving at light speed. To be completely honest, it's a little unsettling...or maybe that's the metformin making me sick again...who the heck knows.

Anywho, just wanted to introduce myself and say that I'm excited to get to know you ladies as we go through this life altering journey together!
Me: 32 | DH: 40 | Dx: MFI, PCOS, Anovulation
HSG Dec 2016 - all clear :)
TTC since 2012
May 2016 - IF diagnosis
Nov 2016 - first RE consult
Dec 2016 - IUI #1 - TBD
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Re: Lurker No More - Intro Post

  • rainbowwishes5rainbowwishes5 member
    Welcome! Sorry you find yourself here because I honestly think the IF process absolutely sucks. The only think pushing anyone through is the hope of that elusive baby! So support has been soooo helpful. I think that only we IF people "get it" so it's good to be around my people here. And you are one. Hope your stay is short!
    Siggy Warning--------


    CP #1- due April 2017 lost 5.5 weeks
    cp #2- due May 2017 lost at 4.5 weeks
    iUI #1- BFN
    IUI #2-BFN
    IVF#1- transfer 2- BFP! Due October 2017 c/p#3 lost at 3.5 weeks
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  • jewellbushjewellbush member
    Appreciate the kind welcome, @rainbowwishes5!
    Me: 32 | DH: 40 | Dx: MFI, PCOS, Anovulation
    HSG Dec 2016 - all clear :)
    TTC since 2012
    May 2016 - IF diagnosis
    Nov 2016 - first RE consult
    Dec 2016 - IUI #1 - TBD
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  • bobby2016bobby2016 member
    hey @jewellbush - welcome! Just saw you over in Dec. IUI, so wanted to say hi :) 

    It's definitely a great feeling to share all the details of this experience with people who get it and can give information and support  <3

    Hopefully you won't be here too much longer! 
    Me 28, DH 30 - TTC #1 since April 2016
    Me - all clear, DH - initially low SA, with 1% morph. Now A+ SA (increase from 10M to 60M). 

    Sep/Oct 2016 - IUI #1 + 2     - Femara + Ovidrel + Estrace - BFN
    Nov 2016 - IUI #3 - Femara + Puregon +Ovidrel + Prometrium - BFN 
    Dec 2016 - IUI #4 - Femara + Puregon +Ovidrel + Prometrium  - TBD
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  • latershraderlatershrader member
    Hi @jewellbush and welcome! This is a great place and is one of the only places I've found full support! Hope your IF journey is a short one!
    *TW below*
    Me: 40 DH: 38
    TTC since November 2012
    BFP IUI Cycle 2 Dec 2016
    Baby Boy Due Sept 12 2017
    Elias (Eli) born 9/2/17 at 7:07pm weight 8lbs 10oz and 20.5 inches long!!


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  • oxinfreeoxinfree member
    @jewellbush - nice to meet you and learn about your story. Sorry you find yourself here but it's such an amazing community I know you'll find such great support. Big hugs and best of luck to you on this journey!
    ---
    Started TTC April 2011
    Me: 32, DH: 32
    Diagnosis: Endometriosis

    • 2012 - 3 Rounds clomid - all BFN
    • 2013 - 1 Fresh IVF with 2 day 3 embryos - BFN
    • 2014 - 1 Frozen IVF with 2 day 5 embryos - BFN
    • Took a long break, continuing trying naturally
    • Feb 2016 - Biopsy = Endo, DH sperm improved from 1% to 6% morphology
    • March 2016 - Fresh IVF cycle with acupuncture & intralipids: 20 eggs retrieved (17 mature), 7 ICSI'd fertilized, 9 naturally fertilized. 16 total embryos!
    • April 8th - 2 embryos (1ICSI and 1 Natural) transferred. (7 blastocysts frozen), April 18th - Beta = BFN
    • Sept 23rd - Lupron Depot Injection for Endo control
    • Nov 15th 2016 - Started daily Lupron Injections for upcoming FET
    • Nov 22 - Baseline US/BW - Intralipid Infusion - Start Meds for FET with immune protocol
    • Dec 16th FET transfer of 3 embryos (1 - AA, 2 - BB)
    • TW below
    • Dec 22nd - first ever bfp (very faint lines FRER & cheapie)
    • Dec 27th Beta = 192, Dec 29th Beta = 379
    • EDD - Sept 5th 2017

    - - -
    I'm a YouTube vlogger who talks about Infertility, IVF and Endometriosis. Check it out here!
    Follow along at http://liv4today.blog
    Instagram @liv4todayvlog 


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  • jewellbushjewellbush member
    @bobby2016 - thanks for the welcome!

    @hopetobeashraderfamily - thanks! I'm really looking forward to getting to know you all!

    @oxinfree - I hope so too, but it's great to see all the love and support on these boards!
    Me: 32 | DH: 40 | Dx: MFI, PCOS, Anovulation
    HSG Dec 2016 - all clear :)
    TTC since 2012
    May 2016 - IF diagnosis
    Nov 2016 - first RE consult
    Dec 2016 - IUI #1 - TBD
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