Trouble TTC
GoldenKeys
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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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TTTC Checkin 05/02/2017
GoldenKeys
admin
in Trouble TTC
Hi everybody, it's checkin time...
Congratulations to @MJDsquared and @greenange for your BFP graduations! Hugs to anybody who needs one...
FYI: I'll be doing a cleanup of the checkin list this week. If you haven't responded in the last 8 weeks but want to remain on the checkin list, please let me know.
How is everybody doing?
2017 BFP Hall Fame
BecauseLove dx: amenorrhea, PCOS Rx: IVF
MandyBeeSLP: dx: low progesterone, borderline PCOS, vitamin D insufficiency Rx: IUI with letrozole
MountainLady: dx: Unexplained, Rx: Letrozole
kd0202: dx: Unexplained, LPD Rx: Clomid 50mg
pawcall: dx: MFI(morph) + testing Rx: unmedicated IUI
PoeMasque dx: unexplained Rx: IVF
MJDsquared : dx: PCOS Rx:Letrozole
greenange dx: anovulatory PCOS w/insulin resistance Rx: Metformin, Letrozole, trigger + TI
PAGING:
@Bababatty: dx:Low Motility Rx: Letrozole + trigger + IUI
@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
@hoffmanr7: dx: unexplained Rx: Letrozol 5mg+trigger shot+IUI+Progesterone
@iloverocksalot dx:High FSH/PCOS/Auto-Immunity, DH low morphology, Rx: DHEA + Microdose Lupron +
IVF/ICSI
@Jaje09182010: dx: Unexplained Rx: Clomid w/IUI
@jmr1515: dx: Mild MFI/morph, fibroid Rx: Surgery + TI
@jojomama25: dx: MFI Rx: supplements + TI
@JRB3: dx: PCOS Rx: Clomid
@Kay6519: dx: PCOS rx: testing
@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)
@meli123k: dx unexplained Rx: IVF + ICSI
@Mlight28: dx Unexplained Rx: Clomid
@MrsM00re87: dx: DOR PCOS, low morph Rx: Femara + TI
@MrsMcMilkshakes: dx: cysts, testing
@MurphyGrace dx: Unexplained Rx: Letrozole + Menopur injections + Ovidrel+ IUI
@Mythril: dx: PCOS (anovulatory) Rx: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
@Samanthaarielxo dx: anovulation Rx: still in testing
@sarah0985: dx: PCOS, possible blocked tubes Rx: Lap
@seethosestars: Dx: DOR + MFI and Rx: letrozole + IUI
@SM746830: dx: PCOS, blocked tubes Rx: Surgery, Clomid
@smokinangel: possible PCOS, MTHFR gene, slight MFI Rx: trying to regulate hormones naturally
@SoonToBeMommaHowe: dx: Unexplained Rx: Letrozole + IUI
@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
@Labluver2 dx: testing
@avocuddle dx: testing
@laurad75 dx: possible DOR Rx: IVF
@funkykey dx: unexplained Rx: Clomid + IUI
@Worldtravler0522 dx: PCOS/Unexplained Rx: IVF
@kmallery08 dx: unexplained Rx:Clomid, GonalF, Trigger Shot, IUI and Progesterone
@KariShoe dx: Unexplained Rx: Preparing for testing
@Spaniard: dx: unexplained Rx: Clomid + IUI
@notamyrtle: dx: unexplained Rx: IUI + injects
@BunnyW23: dx: vasectomy (reversal) Rx: IUI
@kyersten: dx: Scar tissue Rx: IVF
@RunsUponATime: dx: in testing Rx: Clomid
@whenwillieversleep: dx:low progesterone Rx: Testing, suppositories
@lindybird: dx: low hormone levels Rx: homeopathic treatments
@Kim41313: dx: MFI Rx: waiting for testing
@MountainLady: dx: Unexplained Rx: Letrozole + IUI / possible IVF
@Kate437: dx:anovulatory Rx:Letrozole + trigger
@MooFish2364 dx:? Rx: testing
@vintageandrea90: dx:PCOS Rx:Femara + trigger + TI
@mrswifeytoad: dx: PCOS Rx: metformin + Clomid
@Tops: dx: anovulatory PCOS Rx: Metformin, testing
@SP128: in testing/unexplained
@SunflowerMama428: dx: pcos, blocked follopian tube DH: normal rx: clomid
NEWCOMERS:
To be added to the Weekly Checkin, please answer the following:
1. How long have you been TTC?
2. What is your diagnosis?
3. What is your current Rx plan?
QOTW: What is your favorite book in the fiction category?
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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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Re: TTTC Checkin 05/02/2017
QOTW: That's tough! Probably a Harry Potter. If pushed, I'd say Prisoner of Azkaban. This reminds me that I haven't re-read the series in quite some time and I may need to do that this summer.
2. The only thing that my RE sees as hindering me is a small fibroid in my uterus.
3. Surgery in June to hopefully remove it (if he can) and to also check my tubes.
QOTW: probably the Harry Potter series. It's my go to for when I need an escape from reality.
@Bababatty how in the heck have you held out this long? You must have the patience of a saint!
@msstephanielynn I hope you are able to come up with a plan tomorrow! I know I always feel better when I have a plan in place.
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 Good luck with your appointment tomorrow. I hope you get a plan. Keep us updated.
@bababatty: Thank you. If you don't mind me asking what are the unpleasant progesterone side effects?
@moofish2364: I'm such a planner, which is so not going along well with trouble TTC!
@worldtraveler0522: I hope that you will have good news at your upcoming beta. Feeling hopeful for you.
1. TTC since 8/2016
2. Dx with PCOS to include insulin resistance and no ovulation in 11/2016.
3. Rx - increase in Metformin to 2000mg and progesterone challange to hopefully trigger ovulation
I was just offered a new job that I will start on 5/22. I'm nervous and excited, but for the most part I am interesred to see if my new health insurnce will cover any infertility treatments. My current plan does not.
I have to say I love that the list of graduates is growing!
QOTW: I don't know if I have a favorite book but I do lean towards mystery/scifi/paranormal/supernatural themes.
Me: 34 - SO: 40
TTC #1 since 8/2016
FINALLY diagnosed with anovulatory PCOS 11/2016 (Insulin resistance and multiple cysts on both ovaries)
Miscarriage on 7/19/17 at 7 weeks
Miscarriage on 10/16/17 at 5 weeks
1. How long have you been TTC? A year.
QOTW: Harry Potter was my favorite series, but I really loved Misery by Stephen King since that's technically fiction. ;p
@worldtravler0522 Good luck!! I really really hope that BFN was just too early. I'm sorry you're feeling so alone right now. Is there anyone IRL at all that you'd want to talk to about it, even though you haven't told anyone this cycle? I understand not wanting to tell anyone, of course. Lots of good wishes and hugs your way.
@eranvo27 Congratultions on the new job!
@brittlefebvre Welcome! Let us know how the call goes.
@msstephanielynn thanks for the encouragement.
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
I was super excited last cycle to ovulate and also get AF on my own without provera. It was a beautiful cycle, though AF was light and weird.
QOTW: What is your favorite book in the fiction category?
Codex Alera, particularly the first book; The Furies of Calderon. It's soooo so good.
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
@Worldtravler0522 *hugs*
@eranvo27 Congrats on the new job! Fx for decent insurance
@Mythril GL with this cycle!
AFM: Had my follie check today. I was a little worried that I had another cyst because I've been having some discomfort and I had some pain during the u/s when she did my right ovary. Turns out I just had a shit ton of follicles. I had three large mature follicles on my right side, plus other smaller ones. Basically, my right ovary be like
I do my trigger shot tonight and inseminate on Thursday.
QOTW: My favorite book of all time is All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot. It's a wonderfully charming book.
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
QOTW: ALL THE BOOKS!!!
Married since 2010, TTC since Dec 2013
Dx: PCOS
@Worldtravler0522 hang in there! 5dp transfer is still early! Sending you all my good vibes!
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!
Nothing really to report here. Still just waiting for my next RE appt and hoping that there will be some positive movement for us.
QOTW: What is your favorite book in the fiction category?
Soooo many, and too many to list, but the Harry Potter series is probably the best
TTC #1 since July 2016
Dx: PCOS, on Metformin since Feb 2017
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
@Bababatty I also hate BFNs and never test anymore either. I only do it occasionally if AF is almost due if we are going out and I would like to have a drink.
@eranvo27 hopefully your new insurance has IF coverage!
@hoffmanr7 I totally LOL'd when I saw that picture. So funny! Good luck tomorrow!
@tops-2 I've been toying with the idea of a HP tattoo for years now but haven't done it. I am a life long fan.
Happy to finally report that after a dozen negative OPKs, I finally got a positive on Mondah. Im now 1dpiui, lol. I'm sure this will be a loooooong TishWW since my LP after the last two IUIs has been 16 & 17 days.
@hoffmanr7 your pic cracked me up. That is exactly how I felt yesterday, I told the nurse doing my IUI that my ovaries felt like hot air balloons
@Worldtravler0522 FX yesterday's test was just too early! Did you retest today?
Married 7/13
TTC #1 since 10/13
BFP 2/4/15, MC twin boys at 18w3d 5/15
IUI #1 2/25/16
@Kate437 GL on Thursday
@SoonToBeMommaHowe Hurray for a positive OPK! Fx that this TWW goes fast and for a nice BFP!
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
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
@Worldtravler0522 so sorry girl
@eranvo27 congrats on the new job!!
@hoffmanr7 that pic made me lol! Yay for big follies!!
AFM, I did finally ovulate last week (yay!) Now I am 7 dpo and trying my hardest to distract myself from the TWW. This is our last or second to last cycle before we start treatment, and the first after my HSG. Sooo... of course I'm going to be the SS that gets KU before I start treatment!
QOTW: I don't think I have a favorite book. I read a lot, but they are mostly crappy books that I can download to my kindle for free.
@hoffmanr7 hope the big follies do the trick!
AFM, saw a new RE who ordered the PCOS insulin resistance test, is retesting all the things, and wants me to do the clomid challenge. Is that still a thing? I tried searching the forums and only got posts from 2011-2012... That being said, none of it can start until I start a new cycle, so, more waiting! Yay?
QOTW: I love anything by Terry Pratchett
Married 7/13
TTC #1 since 10/13
BFP 2/4/15, MC twin boys at 18w3d 5/15
IUI #1 2/25/16
Just got off the phone with my RE consult. We are scheduled for an in person consult on May 23rd. (Not as bad of a wait as I was expecting!) The NP I spoke to ordered a SA for my hubby and ordered day 3 bloodwork for me... which works out perfect because AF started today woo. (One of the only times to be excited about it right?)
@eranvo27 - FX your new job has better coverage!
@hoffmanr7 - FX for you and your 3 follies!
Hoping we get some good news soon!
AFM: I am in week 2 of the TWW and it is agony. This is our last IUI before moving on, so it feels a little different. I am hardcore symptom spotting. They also triggered me with HCG so I can't even POAS before 14 dpiui! Gah!
The waiting!
DH - low motility
Rx: Levothyroxine, misc supplements
@SoontobeMommaHowe Yay! I'm glad you got a positive OPK! That's super stressful wondering if you're going to miss it or not and your body is not cooperating.
@Worldtravler0522 I'm sorry about the BFNs. I'm rooting for you so hard, you've been through so much. I really, really, really hope you get a BFP and a sticky bean. Lots and lots of luck your way.
@funkykey You're so close to the finish line for the TWW. You can do it! FX this is your cycle.
@BenJay FX! I'm sorry you're feeling crappy. I hope you feel better soon--or even better that it's pregnancy symptoms instead.
Update for me: AF arrived today, and now we enter cycle 24. I made it to a full 14 day LP, which I'm chalking up to the progesterone, so I'm happy about that. I also made an appointment with the RE in mid-June, which would be the midst of our final IUI cycle (if we have to do all six), to start talking about IVF.
Married since 2010, TTC since Dec 2013
Dx: PCOS
@Bababatty sorry about AF
I genuinely appreciate all the support and encouragement, it means a lot!
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
@Bababatty AF sucks ass
@Kim41313 I heard people can be extra fertile after an HSG because it clears out the tubes. FX for you!
@brittlefebvre We hit Day 3 the day after our initial consult and was able to go in for bloodwork. I was ecstatic. I also learned that it does not only have to be Day 3. It can be Day 4 too. Not sure about Day 5 though.
@Kate437 Woo Hoo
@eranvo27 Hope the new insurance has some good bennies. Congrats on the new @funnyvalentine
@funkykey FX for you this cycle!
AFM
I got authorized for IVF yesterday morning. I just signed consent and gave them my money for PGS. Not covered by insurance at all. I'm currently 11DPO now.
The clinic wants me to come into do blood work tomorrow morning because I didn't get my period yet. The nurse said that after taking estradiol it should start between 7-10 days. I feel that AF is on its way. My usual LP is around 14 to 15.
Any advice on IVF would be greatly appreciated : )
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
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
I'm not sure if I can do bloodwork on the weekends but she didn't say otherwise... I'll have to ask hubby when he gets home because I'm new to Kaiser.
@worldtraveler587 Ahh FX for you!
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
TTC #1 since July 2016
Dx: PCOS, on Metformin since Feb 2017
@tops-2 I love it!!
sorry I've been not as active as I've wanted to. Works been crazy and we are moving!
So AF came late and finally started clomid im supposed to be ovulating today or tomorrow. I've been peeing on all the things and taking my temp but I think I ovulated? The ovulation test was darker the day before but not as dark as the instructions said would count as a surge and my temp dropped today I don't know what that means. But I am concerned that my ovulation test was lighter than the day before. Last time I did Ivf so I never charted or tried ovulation kits. I feel like I'm failing already. Ahhh and I told DH he can't drink on cinco de mayo because it could make his sperm slow. He laughed, kissed my forehead and told me to go to bed. He keeps me sane.
my favorite read is the Devine comedy. I really like old poetry and writings. I like analyzing meanings and focusing. I'm a history nerd though. But for fun I like cheesy love stories like beautiful disaster. Lol