Introduce yourself (if new). Hello, I am new here. I introduced my story on another thread TTC#2 (son is almost 2 now)- D&C due to no heartbeat/growth, followed by 2 chemical pregnancies back to back.
2. Status?
Still miscarrying the most recent CP I think I'm benching myself this month to give my body a rest, but can't help want to continue trying. I wish I could get in to talk to my Doc to understand what he thinks we should do/could be going on here...
3. R/R?
Weather's been rainy and really killing the good vibes.
4. GTKY: best book you've read recently
Total money makeover by Dave Ramsey (last year haha, but it totally changed my life) I'm more of a movie buff.
@dpjennifer My Mom can be the same way sometimes. I sometimes wonder if it's the generation. She asked me if they were going to do an ultrasound the day of my D&C to "make sure". Thanks for the false hope, Mom
@sp128 What is the mandate in MA? I'm also in MA too so interested if we go down that road
Hi everyone. I've been lurking for a while... and just reading all your posts has been super helpful- but I figured it's time I finally say hi. " Hi " I had my first pregnancy and first MC recently. I'm 34 and after putting off starting a family to put my career first- We finally felt ready to try. I got a BFP in feb after trying for two months. At my first UC they said we must have been off on our estimate and it looked as if I were two weeks behind... unfortunately at the next check and with more blood work things did not progress. I had a physically easy experience with Cytotec and today AF has returned so I guess that means I'm back in the game. It's been mentally very hard but I have found huge comfort in reading your posts and hearing everyone's experiences. Thank you all!
2. Status? With AF back now.. we're ready to try again.
3. R/R? curently neutral- no rants or raves. Just coping.
4. GTKY: best book you've read recently I spend too much time reading scientific papers for work... so I avoid books- I need to fix that, I miss getting lost in books.
@msstephanielynn I think fertility coverage isn't mandatory in mass, at least part of it. Doesn't have to be awesome, think they just need to offer it. I think I have a link at home. I will look later. What part of mass are you ? The weather is totally gross. Don't look at the forecast for next week...
welcome @jchpg@msstephanielynn and @fiddleRN79 it's a sucky club but I don't know how I would be functioning if it wasn't for this board.
***TW*** Me: 36 DH:35 Married: 7/10/2016 TTC#1 - May 2016 BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016 BFP 5/5/2017 - CP IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161 Adam Born on 3/18/18
@fiddleRN79, Welcome, and sorry you have to join us here. I'll also be trying progesterone suppositories this cycle.
@msstephanielynn, sorry you have to join us here too. Take all the time you need to be emotionally ready to TTC again.
@jchpg, same for you too. If you don't mind my asking, what do you do for a living? I'm in the cancer research field, so I end up reading (and lately writing) a lot of scientific papers too.
Update on me: my HSG went well this morning! All clear, although the right tube took longer to fill up than the left. Dr said that happens sometimes if there is some mucus stuck there. No structural abnormalities, scarring, or fibroids!
Me: 30 | DH: 31 Met: August 2006 Married: July 2012 TTC #1 since June 2016
@icecubeinthedesert - yea for a good HSG! Just a warning on the suppositories - stock up on panty liners cause they have a discharge. I used them for a month and then got a 2nd opinion and my Prog isn't low - it's normal range. What number was yours?
Also make sure you really track your O accurately. If they are started before the egg is actually released it can hinder your O because Progesterone is also used as birth control in those BC pills. I had googled that and brought up the concern to my old OBs nurse but she just thought I was over thinking it and then when I got my 2nd opinion that OB said it could hurt your chances if taken before you actually O'd.
I don't want to scare you I just want to give you my experience on them. I had no side effects just some more cramping before AF actually came and I actually had to stop them because they delayed my AF - so you might need to stop them a couple days before your schedule AF - obviously PG test first.
@vlagrl29, they were normal during my first pregnancy, but they haven't tested during LP. My OB said there is no harm in trying it, but for it to be at all effective, I have to start when I O. I was on the fence about it since I don't have a definitive reason to need it, but I figure it can't hurt to try if the doctor thinks it's a reasonable option.
Me: 30 | DH: 31 Met: August 2006 Married: July 2012 TTC #1 since June 2016
Welcome to all the new members! Nobody wants to join, but it's a great group of ladies
1. Introduce yourself (if new). Hi! Not new, been here since December
2. Status? CD3 tta
3. R/R? Af showed up on CD27 this time around, which means (hopefully) that I'm back on track! My pre MC cycles were 26-27 days. Small victories, lol.
DH and I were talking the other day and I told him I am ready to ttc again soon and he said he's not. This whole time I just thought he was ok with tta because I wasn't ready. It was a bummer to hear he still wanted to wait, but I get it. The loss was just as hard on him as it was on me, and I have to respect his wishes (but it doesn't mean I can't whine about it on here lol).
4. GTKY: best book you've read recently. I'm currently reading "Crimes Against a Book Club" since it was a free download for Amazon prime members. It's pretty good so far. Tw one of the characters is going through ivf.
@Mack2342 I put on weight too with my losses because I ate all of my feelings and likely some of someone else's too. I hope you can bounce back quickly
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
@msstephanielynn, no way! I'm in basic/translational research at a research institute, but we are often in contact with pharma companies since our goal is to develop the science in effort to start clinical trials.
Me: 30 | DH: 31 Met: August 2006 Married: July 2012 TTC #1 since June 2016
@SP128 and @msstephanielynn I'm in the same "neighborhood" as you ladies, living in Mass/RI area. My RE was with Boston IVF and I used their Quincy, Waltham and Providence offices, but they are all over the place. I had a great experience with them on every level. My primary RE actually just left to start a new practice (Dr. Zimon), but Dr. Berger did my retrieval and transfer and he was amazing. Feel free to PM me if you had any questions about treatment in Mass or anything.
Wishing you both well and as always rooting for everyone here!
Re: :::: TTCAL Check-in 4/24 ::::
CP 1/25/16 4.5 weeks, developed Graves' disease
@vlagrl29 thank you so much for the encouragement
@Mack2342 thank you for the welcoming
@amberruka I wish I had this brain when I was in my 20's. I have loved my 30's (with the exception of recent events).
Introduce yourself (if new).
Hello, I am new here. I introduced my story on another thread TTC#2 (son is almost 2 now)- D&C due to no heartbeat/growth, followed by 2 chemical pregnancies back to back.
2. Status?
Still miscarrying the most recent CP
I think I'm benching myself this month to give my body a rest, but can't help want to continue trying. I wish I could get in to talk to my Doc to understand what he thinks we should do/could be going on here...
3. R/R?
Weather's been rainy and really killing the good vibes.
4. GTKY: best book you've read recently
Total money makeover by Dave Ramsey (last year haha, but it totally changed my life) I'm more of a movie buff.
@dpjennifer My Mom can be the same way sometimes. I sometimes wonder if it's the generation. She asked me if they were going to do an ultrasound the day of my D&C to "make sure". Thanks for the false hope, Mom
@sp128 What is the mandate in MA? I'm also in MA too so interested if we go down that road
Hi everyone. I've been lurking for a while... and just reading all your posts has been super helpful- but I figured it's time I finally say hi.
" Hi "
I had my first pregnancy and first MC recently. I'm 34 and after putting off starting a family to put my career first- We finally felt ready to try. I got a BFP in feb after trying for two months. At my first UC they said we must have been off on our estimate and it looked as if I were two weeks behind... unfortunately at the next check and with more blood work things did not progress. I had a physically easy experience with Cytotec and today AF has returned so I guess that means I'm back in the game. It's been mentally very hard but I have found huge comfort in reading your posts and hearing everyone's experiences. Thank you all!
2. Status?
With AF back now.. we're ready to try again.
3. R/R?
curently neutral- no rants or raves. Just coping.
4. GTKY: best book you've read recently
I spend too much time reading scientific papers for work... so I avoid books- I need to fix that, I miss getting lost in books.
~~ married 8.11.07
~~ DD1 1.16.11 ~~ DD2 1.3.14 ~~
~~ BFP3 12.22.15 MMC 2.29.16 @ 13 weeks ~~
~~ 2 D&Cs (3.1.16 and 3.10.16) for MMC
~~ BFP4 10.27.16 MMC 1.23.17 @ 16 weeks ~~ D&E 1.26.17 ~~
welcome @jchpg @msstephanielynn and @fiddleRN79 it's a sucky club but I don't know how I would be functioning if it wasn't for this board.
Me: 36 DH:35
Married: 7/10/2016
TTC#1 - May 2016
BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016
BFP 5/5/2017 - CP
IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161
@msstephanielynn, sorry you have to join us here too. Take all the time you need to be emotionally ready to TTC again.
@jchpg, same for you too. If you don't mind my asking, what do you do for a living? I'm in the cancer research field, so I end up reading (and lately writing) a lot of scientific papers too.
Update on me: my HSG went well this morning! All clear, although the right tube took longer to fill up than the left. Dr said that happens sometimes if there is some mucus stuck there. No structural abnormalities, scarring, or fibroids!
Me: 30 | DH: 31
Met: August 2006
Married: July 2012
TTC #1 since June 2016
***TW***
BFP: 7/12/16 | MC: 9/12/16
BFP: 1/18/17 | MMC: 2/13/17
BFP: 10/7/17 | EDD: 6/21/17
MTHFR: homozygous A1298C
Also make sure you really track your O accurately. If they are started before the egg is actually released it can hinder your O because Progesterone is also used as birth control in those BC pills. I had googled that and brought up the concern to my old OBs nurse but she just thought I was over thinking it and then when I got my 2nd opinion that OB said it could hurt your chances if taken before you actually O'd.
I don't want to scare you I just want to give you my experience on them. I had no side effects just some more cramping before AF actually came and I actually had to stop them because they delayed my AF - so you might need to stop them a couple days before your schedule AF - obviously PG test first.
Me: 30 | DH: 31
Met: August 2006
Married: July 2012
TTC #1 since June 2016
***TW***
BFP: 7/12/16 | MC: 9/12/16
BFP: 1/18/17 | MMC: 2/13/17
BFP: 10/7/17 | EDD: 6/21/17
MTHFR: homozygous A1298C
Welcome to the board and I'm sorry for you loss.
~~ married 8.11.07
~~ DD1 1.16.11 ~~ DD2 1.3.14 ~~
~~ BFP3 12.22.15 MMC 2.29.16 @ 13 weeks ~~
~~ 2 D&Cs (3.1.16 and 3.10.16) for MMC
~~ BFP4 10.27.16 MMC 1.23.17 @ 16 weeks ~~ D&E 1.26.17 ~~
https://www.resolve.org/family-building-options/insurance_coverage/state-coverage.html#Massachusetts
There are options to pick other states as well.
Me: 36 DH:35
Married: 7/10/2016
TTC#1 - May 2016
BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016
BFP 5/5/2017 - CP
IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161
1. Introduce yourself (if new). Hi! Not new, been here since December
2. Status? CD3 tta
3. R/R? Af showed up on CD27 this time around, which means (hopefully) that I'm back on track! My pre MC cycles were 26-27 days. Small victories, lol.
DH and I were talking the other day and I told him I am ready to ttc again soon and he said he's not. This whole time I just thought he was ok with tta because I wasn't ready. It was a bummer to hear he still wanted to wait, but I get it. The loss was just as hard on him as it was on me, and I have to respect his wishes (but it doesn't mean I can't whine about it on here lol).
4. GTKY: best book you've read recently. I'm currently reading "Crimes Against a Book Club" since it was a free download for Amazon prime members. It's pretty good so far. Tw one of the characters is going through ivf.
@jchpg welcome, so sorry you find yourself here.
@Mack2342 I put on weight too with my losses because I ate all of my feelings and likely some of someone else's too. I hope you can bounce back quickly
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
Me: 36 DH:35
Married: 7/10/2016
TTC#1 - May 2016
BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016
BFP 5/5/2017 - CP
IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161
Me: 30 | DH: 31
Met: August 2006
Married: July 2012
TTC #1 since June 2016
***TW***
BFP: 7/12/16 | MC: 9/12/16
BFP: 1/18/17 | MMC: 2/13/17
BFP: 10/7/17 | EDD: 6/21/17
MTHFR: homozygous A1298C
@icecubeinthedesert and @ladipale I'm a research scientist in epigenetics.
Me: 30 | DH: 31
Met: August 2006
Married: July 2012
TTC #1 since June 2016
***TW***
BFP: 7/12/16 | MC: 9/12/16
BFP: 1/18/17 | MMC: 2/13/17
BFP: 10/7/17 | EDD: 6/21/17
MTHFR: homozygous A1298C
@SP128 and @msstephanielynn I'm in the same "neighborhood" as you ladies, living in Mass/RI area. My RE was with Boston IVF and I used their Quincy, Waltham and Providence offices, but they are all over the place. I had a great experience with them on every level. My primary RE actually just left to start a new practice (Dr. Zimon), but Dr. Berger did my retrieval and transfer and he was amazing. Feel free to PM me if you had any questions about treatment in Mass or anything.
Wishing you both well and as always rooting for everyone here!
Me: 36 DH:35
Married: 7/10/2016
TTC#1 - May 2016
BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016
BFP 5/5/2017 - CP
IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161