IF/Testing Weekly Check-in Thread 5/29

WillRunForWine21 · May 2017

This is a place for those of us who have already started TTC, but have started infertility testing and/or treatments. You can express your thoughts, feelings, and frustrations on infertility. TTC can be a long journey naturally, then add in the difficulties associated with infertility and it becomes a whole new ball game. The road to infertility can be lonely, frustrating, and complicated, so let's make this a place where we can vent, ask questions, and support one another. Feel free to resurrect this thread at any point in the week if you have something to say, and treat this like an ongoing conversation.

Diagnosis (If you've been):

Cycle/CD:

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA):

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?)

How are things going?

Any questions?

GTKY: In honor of the first unofficial weekend of summer... What is a great summer memory you have? It can be childhood or adulthood, just the first happy memory that you associate with the summer season

WillRunForWine21 · May 2017

Hope it's ok I got this started! I'm very excited to be home and actually be an active poster.

Also, a thank you to any and all ladies on this board who serve/ are in families with members who serve in the armed forces. Especially as we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Diagnosis (If you've been): low AMH (0.89) mild MFI

Cycle/CD: 12/10

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) 50 mg of clomid (5 days, last dose was Saturday), go tomorrow for monitoring and to discuss the next steps

How are things going? Ok, I guess. I'm dangerously optimistic this cycle. My CD3 monitoring was done by a different doctor because mine was on vacation. I really can't wait to have my regular doctor tomorrow.

Any questions? So when I was doing my testing cycle, she counted 12 antral follicles on my left and 8 on my right. For last week's monitoring g appointment to, the other doctor marked four on each ovary on the ultrasound. I am hoping she just cared about the four biggest but I intermittently worry about it. Is this common practice at other clinics?

GTKY: In honor of the first unofficial weekend of summer... What is a great summer memory you have? It can be childhood or adulthood, just the first happy memory that you associate with the summer season.
I went to the beach all summer as a child (my parents still have a house and we do long weekends there) and it's a small and safe beach town vs the urban area I lived in so we had so much more freedom... riding bikes, going to the beach on our own. It's where I got into all my teenage mischief and it was awesome.

[Deleted User] · May 2017

@WillRunForWine21 sorry I don't think I've ever had my antral follicles counted? Sending you tons of good vibes for this cycle though!!

Diagnosis (If you've been): NIR PCOS

Cycle/CD: Ummm 16?/8

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Egg Retrieval!

How are things going? Doing okay. At my appointment this morning I had 12 follicles on my right and 9 on my left, so now I have 21 total. They are growing and my RE seemed happy with how things were looking. Hoping my estrogen is at a good level - should get a call for that in a few hours.

Any questions?

GTKY: In honor of the first unofficial weekend of summer... What is a great summer memory you have? It can be childhood or adulthood, just the first happy memory that you associate with the summer season

I always loved just being outside up at my cabins in Michigan. Hiking, kayaking, swimming, whatever. Man I miss the midwest!!

WillRunForWine21 · May 2017

@antoto happy to hear your doctor was happy with the follicles! FX for the bloodwork and you are in my thoughts this week for ER!

adirat · May 2017

@antoto Ahhh fx so hard! Super eggy egg retrieval vibes!!

@WillRunForWine21 Your first AFC number seems impossible with your amh...I have no idea how it would be possible to change that much between counts, and I also don't think you could have an amh under 1 and that many antral follicles. The four and four sounds much more realistic. My first amh (before lifestyle changes) was 1.7 and I had 12 antral follicles, which the RE told me is typical. They should correlate closely. But who knows -- maybe you have really good ovaries hiding under that amh?

Afm -- scheduled for a repeat d&c on Wednesday unless I get a period so I'm reeeeeeeeally hoping for AF to come today or tomorrow! I have seriously eaten more parsley and papaya in the last few days than in my entire life.

[Deleted User] · May 2017

Oi @adirat I'm sending you giant waves of period vibes. But girl, if it doesn't come please know that I am here for you. PM me any time you need to vent.

ramzlau · May 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): endometritis/elevated prolactin/elevated TSH

Cycle/CD: 20/13

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): Moving onto TWW officially tomorrow, IUI was this morning

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Non-medicated first half of cycle, trigger yesterday, IUI today, then progesterone

How are things going? So yesterday I had a freak out that our timing was off after getting a peak opk earlier than doctor planned, she was on top of it all though and came into the office on her day off just to do our IUI for us this morning. She is quirky and funny and always optimistic; her optimism is contagious. Headed into the dreaded TWW though. I will not google, I will not google....

Any questions? A million but not googling.

GTKY: In honor of the first unofficial weekend of summer... What is a great summer memory you have? It can be childhood or adulthood, just the first happy memory that you associate with the summer season

As a kid it was the excitement and anticipation of the end of school (mid-end of May), when my mom's tulips were coming up it would mean the end of school was fast approaching. Now living on the west coast I don't feel like our summers start until the end of July, it is always disappointing to have to wait so long for summer to start.

@WillRunForWine21 Happy to hear you are already doing treatments for this cycle, hope that your check-in tomorrow is all good news! I haven't had my antral follies counted either.

@antoto Happy to hear everything this morning was looking good. FX for more good news on your estrogen levels!

vflux33 · May 2017

Still mostly lurking here until I get AF and finally start my treatment cycle, but just dropping in to send some good vibe gifs since it's slow here today.

@WillRunForWine21

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@antoto

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ramzlau · May 2017

@adirat just saw your update, guh hate that AF hasn't shown up for you yet. Wishing to you all the AF vibes!

vflux33 · May 2017

@ramzlau I was typing when you posted so you get one too.

safire3 · May 2017

Hey ladies I'm just popping in to say hi. I have been MIA since I am on vacation now and last week work was super crazy before I left. DH wants this to also be a vacation from everything TTC-related and our internet is spotty at best anyway but I will be lurking and love-titting form time to time. Positive vibes to all and I will be back next week.

LoveInDC · May 2017

@WillRunForWine21 I have my FX'd so hard for you and sending good vibes! GL at you appointment tomorrow.
@antoto Woot! Cmon eggies! Good luck

@adirat Sending all my AF vibes your way

@ramzlau I'm glad your doctor pulled through for you! FX

Diagnosis (If you've been): Anovulatory/NIR PCOS

Cycle/CD: Month 7 / Cycle 5 / CD2

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): Actually WTO!!!

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) 50mg of Clomid

How are things going? This is a shitty AF. Terrible cramps. Heavy flow. But I start the Clomid tomorrow so it'll all be (hopefully) worth it! Honestly, I am super doubtful that I'll even ovulate. If I do, that's enough of a win for me for this cycle.

Any questions? I'm sure I will

GTKY: I used to go to the beach every summer for a week. We would go to the sand around 9 and stay there until 6. Eat a packed lunch, tan, jump in the ocean to cool off. When I think of summer, that's what I think of.

laurad75 · May 2017

@antoto So exciting. What a great count!

@adirat I'm sorry. I hope AF shows up.

Diagnosis (If you've been): DOR

Cycle/CD: CD 5

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) After a mega fail ER last cycle I guess we will take this cycle off. We are meeting with our RE tomorrow to talk about next steps so maybe I will know more tomorrow.

How are things going? I'm doing okay. I'm looking forward to meeting with the RE and putting a plan in place. I'm also meeting with a councilor in a couple of weeks to help me with the emotional stress and navigate how to make the tougher decisions.

On top of the TTC stress - my dog has severe separation anxiety and nothing has worked to help her. She at a wall in our new apartment a couple of weeks ago in the 90 minutes that she was alone one day. So this weekend I had to move her to my parents house. For some reason she doesn't have the same problems there. I'm sad but its the best thing for her.

Any questions?

GTKY: In honor of the first unofficial weekend of summer... What is a great summer memory you have? It can be childhood or adulthood, just the first happy memory that you associate with the summer season

There were two carnivals in my town every summer - one in the very beginning right as school was ending and one at the end right before school began. They were so fun and perfect bookends to the season.

shortstack930 · May 2017

@WillRunForWine21 how have you been feeling on the Clomid? It made me super tired. I've got fx for you this cycle!
@antoto I'm so excited for you! Have they scheduled your ER yet?
@adirat I hope AF comes today or tomorrow for you!!
@ramzlau that's great that your doctor came through and was able to get you in for the IUI!
@safire3 have a wonderful vacation!
@LoveInDC yay for starting Clomid tomorrow! I hope it does the trick for you.

Diagnosis (If you've been): unexplained secondary IF

Cycle/CD: 18/12

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Had a positive OPK this morning and ultrasound to check follicles tomorrow morning so I'm assuming trigger shot tomorrow and IUI Wednesday. I've decided to give myself the shot since DH nearly passes out every time he gets his blood drawn. I'm sure it won't be too bad and at this point I'm just ready for things to get moving.

How are things going? Not bad, definitely in a better mindset now that things are moving forward and we're finally on a medicated cycle. The Clomid gave me a bit of insomnia and fatigue the past week so I've been falling asleep everywhere but if that's the worst side effect then I'll take it.

Any questions? Those of you that did IUI, did you wait at the RE while they did the sperm washing and all that? They told us it could take up to two hours to get that done so I'm trying to figure out if we'll go home in between or if they expect us to sit there.

GTKY: In honor of the first unofficial weekend of summer... What is a great summer memory you have? It can be childhood or adulthood, just the first happy memory that you associate with the summer season
Pool parties! My parents had a pool put in when I was in 4th grade and at the end of the school year we always had a pool party with our friends to kick off the summer. That and going to the beach since we lived about fifteen minutes from the water.

WillRunForWine21 · May 2017

@adirat thank you, unfortunately that is where Dr Google brought me as well. I wonder if i misunderstood somewhere? Full disclosure though I haven't seen my doctor since testing (4/24) because of her vacation, all our communication has been email and my last appointment was with a diffwrent dr in the practice. she said (my doctor) she was surprised by my AMH. My understanding is that low AMH is also indicative of poor egg quality as well. Maybe I have eggs but they are extra bad? Ugh. I really can't wait to see her and get clarification. Also. Sending you the bloodiest vibes.

@LoveInDC hoping for O for you!
@ramzlau fx!! Happy your doctor was awesome for you!
@laurad75 I hope your appointments bring you answers and peace. Sorry about your dog i hope that works out as well

[Deleted User] · May 2017

@shortstack930 nope not yet!

Well RE office called back with e2 levels. Still low, but they aren't going to increase my dosage of anything, probably because they don't want any additional follicles. It's really hard not to feel anxious. To me it feels like there are probably some follicles that do not have eggs in them, or maybe they are low quality.

I have to keep reminding myself that I cannot possibly control any of this and that Googling stuff isn't going to change anything. I just have to trust the process.

madspunk · May 2017

@WillRunForWine21 GL at your appointment tomorrow! I've never had my antral follicles counted either, so I unfortunately have no insight there into what's normal.

@antoto Glad things are looking good so far! Hang in there.

@adirat Wishing for AF for you so hard. And continuing to send you a million hugs, any way. I'm really sorry things are not going well for you.

@ramzlau I'm so glad you were able to get in touch with your RE. She sounds awesome. FX for you this cycle! Don't Google; meditate. :-)

@LoveinDC I'm excited for you and your first medicated cycle. I hope Clomid does wonders for you. Since I'm anovulatory too, I'm the same way with thinking even if I just ovulate, it's still a little win. Here's to ovulation but hopefully more! Shoot questions off any time you have them.

@laurad75 Let us know how your RE appt goes tomorrow. I'm sorry you had to re-home your dog. That must be hard, but it's good to see she is doing better at your parents.

@shortstack930 FX for your IUI!

Diagnosis (If you've been): NIR PCOS

Cycle/CD: 8 (month 16)/CD 8

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) femara + Gonal-F + trigger + IUI + progesterone + maybe some estrogen

How are things going? H and I decided that this will be our last cycle before taking a 2-month break from treatment. Sometimes I feel good about that decision and sometimes I feel sad. We feel emotionally spent and we're going to be doing some traveling, so we think we need to take the time off to rejuvenate and de-stress. Plus, if this cycle doesn't work, we only have 1 more cycle insurance will cover and then we'd either have to pay OOP or move on to IVF, so we have decisions to make, and it seems like a good point to stop, clear our heads, and catch our breath. I know it's only a 2-month break, but it's still hard.

Any questions? Did your IUI hurt? My HSG was very painful, which I know usually it isn't, and I am afraid the IUI will hurt too. I've looked this up online, but I want to hear firsthand from some of you ladies I trust.

GTKY: In honor of the first unofficial weekend of summer... What is a great summer memory you have? It can be childhood or adulthood, just the first happy memory that you associate with the summer season
My neighbors had a pool, and a lot of my summer memories involve playing in the pool all day long with the neighbor kids.

adirat · May 2017

@antoto The letting go/accepting what you can't control is the hardest part of TTC/IF for me. Big hugs.

@laurad75 I'm sorry to hear about your pup. It's so hard to grapple with knowing something is the right decision but wanting to do something different because you'll be so sad about it. I hope you'll be able to see your doggie regularly though!

@WillRunForWine21 So the AMH egg quantity vs. quality issue is up for debate in the literature. From reading extensively about my specific condition and talking to my RE, it seems that there is some link but it isn't a guarantee. More likely it depends on what caused your low AMH, which of course for the vast majority of women we don't know. Plenty of women with low AMH have no egg quality issues -- they don't have many left but what they have are still good. Other women with low AMH have exhausted their best eggs early and do have higher rates of poor egg quality. Even women with extremely low AMH do still find good eggs, though -- the chances are just worse in any individual cycle. Have you looked into egg quality lifestyle changes? My AMH went from 1.7 to 2.9 with doing what's in It Starts with the Egg. (That said, my low AMH is caused by the fragile x premutation, a condition that causes follicle recruitment problems, so YMMV. But my RE was impressed.) My original AMH of 1.7 at age 27 is in the bottom 10% for my age, but now 2.9 at age 28 is "low-normal." (Small victories are king in IF I suppose.)

beachbunnyxo123 · May 2017

@WillRunForWine21 are you thinking of doing TI or an IUI for this cycle? Hope all goes well tomorrow!

@adirat fx so hard for AF, I know it's not something we typically say but I'm really hoping along with you that AF shows before Wednesday!

@antoto yay glad to hear things are progressing well! Any idea when your RE thinks you're ER will be around?

@ramzlau glad that your doc responded and was ontop of everything to get your IUI done today!!

@vflux33 gif game was strong on that one!

@safire3 I hope that you have a great vacation and come back feeling refreshed from from TTC related things!!

@LoveInDC woohoo for WTO, sorry for the miserable AF! Fx so hard that you ovulate!!!

@shortstack930 my RE staggers the IUI appointments each hour so they only process one sperm sample at a time. DH produced the sample gave it to the tech who had it washed and ready to go in 20 minutes with a printout of the count of his sperm morph and motility. That seems like a long time just to wash it especially since the sample needs to stay warm and is only good for a certain amount of time without being frozen. But we did just wait there. I was also scared about the trigger shot I gave it myself and it wasn't bad at all. Good luck let us know how it goes!

@madspunk I also had pain during my hsg and got a bladder infection from it so I was worried about IUI. It didn't hurt at all, was quick and painless. They had me lay on the table for 15 minutes after just for good measure. I felt perfectly fine when I left. Good luck!!!!

Diagnosis (If you've been): unexp

Cycle/CD: cycle 17, cd 23

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?)
letrozole trigger IUI prayer

How are things going?
Tested out my trigger yesterday because it's still too early to test and so that if I broke down to test this week that I wouldn't be fooled by it. Trigger is already out of my system. This TWW has felt like forever. Not sure how long I'll be able to wait before legit testing but I'm just taking it one day at a time

Any questions?
None

GTKY: In honor of the first unofficial weekend of summer... What is a great summer memory you have? It can be childhood or adulthood, just the first happy memory that you associate with the summer season
we would go on vacation to the boardwalk every year and even though I grew up by the beach we still always really enjoyed it!

saralee797-2 · May 2017

@antoto I will be thinking about you and hope that you are able to not stress too much.

@madspunk my IUIs were not painful at all. I know sometimes if there isn't a clear "roadmap" it can be uncomfortable. The only thing that was painful during my HSG was the cramping I experienced when the dye was being pushed through.

@shortstack930 we always went and grabbed breakfast while we waited for the washing to be completed. It took about an hour.

WillRunForWine21 · May 2017

@beachbunnyxo123 we are doing an iui so I'm anxious to get the show on the road. FX for you that this TWW speeds up!

@adirat thank you so much for all of that and for always being patient with those (like myself) who have not done a good job at researching through the crazy amounts out there. I am on chapter 3 of "it starts with the egg" and I have included some of the supplement questions on my list of questions for the RE tomorrow. As far as general lifestyle I can definitely tighten up but starting with DH diagnoses of celiac disease and diabetes a couple years ago, refined sugar decreases and increased antioxidant dietary changes have been rampant. We only use glass food storage and for drinking ando i switched out all my beauty products for GF ones which are also typically free of parabens and phthalates. If I wear makeup or put on perfume once a month, that's a lot. I know there is a lot more to be done and always can be better but goodness I shudder to think what that number was 2 years ago! I'm definitely on board with the book though and want to look into ubiquinol, alpha lipoic (DH takes it regularly for nerve health) and DHEA. I hope the doctor booked me for a long appointment!

LadyMillil · May 2017

3dp5dt

taking 200mg progesterone every 8 hours. Trying not to not SS or get my hopes up, but having 6 frosties has helped me relax because either hatchling or at least one frostie has to be my baby, right?

WillRunForWine21 · May 2017

@LadyMillil fingers are crossed so so hard for you and though we all hope your little bean is super sticky, it is reassuring to have so many good quality frosties...
(But also I thought you were talking about the dessert from Wendy's and thought that sounded like too many I was just going to say to myself "whatever she does for stress is her business"

ramzlau · May 2017

Thank you all for your well wishes! Big week for so many!

@madspunk Thank you for the reminder to meditate! I will be doing that! My HSG hurt because I had a tube spasm, but the IUI today was actually less painful than a pap smear. I did spot a bit after, which I have already googled is totally normal, but just FYI. Will have my fx for you! When is your follie check?

@antoto fx that you have many healthy beauts in all those follies! You are so strong and rocking this process!

@beachbunnyxo123 was just thinking about you today wondering what day you were on now. Sending calm vibes to stay away from POAS!

@shortstack930 I gave myself the trigger shot as well, it is a really fine needle and if you sit down the belly fat bunches better, I barely feel it. Our RE office said 45 min for the wash, and suggested we go out to breakfast while we wait for the procedure appointment that was schedule 2.5 hours later, then called us back early saying it was all ready after just an hour. Once we got into the room the whole process took 15 min including lay down for 10 min following procedure.

@laurad75 Sorry to hear you had to move your pup to your parents. That is hard, even if you still get to see them, just not the same. Good for you for making the hard decision for what was best for the pup though. Hope your week gets better! Let us know how your RE appointment goes!

leekat14 · May 2017

Hey guys, I'm just stopping in..don't really feel like being around this week. Waiting for AF to start another (hopefully better) stims cycle. Might pop in later and I'll be lurking! I hope everyone has a fabulous week!!!
@LadyMillil Everything crossed for you girl. I am so excited for you!!!
@antoto Good luck this week!
@adirat I'm thinking about you. C'mon AF!

saralee797-2 · May 2017

@LadyMillil are you planning on testing before your beta?? So exciting.

TravelingCouple · May 2017

I still can't officially check in since I'm waiting for AF to start back with medicated cycles. I'm calling the RE tomorrow though, looking forward to seeing what's next.

@LadyMillil I'm so crossing everything for you!!!
@antoto It's sooo hard not to turn to Google. It really is. It's easy to tell everyone else not to because we know the dangers but hard to follow that advice!

@madspunk You sound like me before our break. We also took a break due to travel and for mental health. A year ago I would never have imagined that I'd be taking a break, but this IF crap and treatment really does take such a toll. Being on the other side of the break now... It was so worth it. I feel like myself again and it was soo nice to have that time to travel without worry and just have sex when we wanted. Once you're in the midst of the break you might feel better about it.

LadyMillil · May 2017

I tested today to see if my trigger was gone (it was) and I'm going to test Friday because I have a work thing with drinking

heatherdubrow · May 2017

Lurking because I'm on vacation and trying to take a break but...

@antoto can't wait to hear about your egg retrieval!!

@adirat hoping so hard you get AF before Wednesday!

@LadyMillil everything is crossed for you girl!

@LoveInDC good luck with your first medicated cycle!

adirat · May 2017

Thanks for your kind words all. May I ask your advice? Tw loss...

Tell me if I am being crazy. I'm thinking of delaying the surgery a week to see if my period will come. I'm cd32 post d&e. After a dip yesterday my temp is back up so I'm thinking I'm between 6 and 8dpo. If it's normal to see a period 4-6 weeks after d&e, this would be totally normal too and I could just wait and get a period. I'm taking the prophylactic antibiotics the doc gave me to prevent infection. Is it really so risky to wait one more week (I wouldn't wait longer) to give my body a chance to have a period? I left the doctor a message this morning to ask, but what would you do?

saralee797-2 · May 2017

@adirat As long as your doc thinks it is safe for you to wait a week, I think that it totally reasonable. You know your body pretty well and it seems like there is a good chance you might get your period on your own with a little time. I have seen time and again doctors making appointments that are convenient for them but that doesn't always mean it works for the patient. That's just my two cents.

shortstack930 · May 2017

@adirat I think if the doctor is okay with you waiting a week then it couldn't hurt, especially if you can avoid surgery. Although if you do wait and end up needing to get the surgery anyway, it'll just delay everything another week I guess. But personally, I would try to do anything to avoid surgery. Good luck!!

laurad75 · May 2017

@madspunk We are also likely taking a couple of cycles off from treatment because of travel and life. It’s what makes sense but I agree that its hard to not feel like you are being productive. Also, my IUI did not hurt. While I know some have painful HSG’s and some don’t, I think the IUI is generally not painful. You’ll be fine. J

@adirat I don’t know anything about this but I agree with the girls. It makes sense to request to wait since it seems like AF will come on its own soon.

I will update again after my appt later this morning.

leekat14 · May 2017

@adirat I agree with @saralee797-2 and @shortstack930 if your Dr is okay with it I think it's worth delaying. I'd rather wait longer than have to go through the whole process again. It sounds like your body is attempting to get back on track and it might just need more time

AFM....it was really nice not to have to stick myself with anything this weekend. I think I did need some time away from this whole process. And while I wait for AF I have to admit I am liking that there is nothing I can do right now. Although I do hope I'm not waiting too long!!!! Who knows how long my body will take to get AF after all the meds!

leekat14 · May 2017

@laurad75 Good luck today, thinking of you!

saralee797-2 · May 2017

@leekat14 I totally know what you mean about it being nice to have a break from needles! Btw, AF definitely showed early for me after my ER. Not to say it will be the same for you but I was surprised because my LP has always been consistent since I started charting.

Diagnosis (If you've been): unexp

Cycle/CD: 17 months

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): Waiting for FET

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) On bcp right now and I am going to call today to schedule a cycle mapping appt.

How are things going? Not bad. The break from medication has been nice and I am excited to start working out again this week!

Any questions? We got a bill in the mail for the freeze and storage ugh. It doesn't look like it was submitted to insurance at all. Anyone know if this is something that would be covered by insurance?

GTKY: In honor of the first unofficial weekend of summer... What is a great summer memory you have? It can be childhood or adulthood, just the first happy memory that you associate with the summer season. I love summer! I look forward to beach days and eating outside!

lulu1180 · May 2017

@WillRunForWine21 GL at your appointment today! I know what you mean about being dangerously optimistic, fx it’s not for nothing!

@antoto Yay for growing follies! When is your ER again?

@adirat Hoping you get your period any moment now! Sending you all of the CD1 vibes!

@ramzlau Hope your IUI went well, fx for you!

@safire3 Enjoy your vacation, I hope it’s just what you need for a mental reset!

@LoveInDC Yay for WTO!! Fx so hard for you that this is just what you need!

@laurad75 I hope your appointment goes well today and you’re able to get a protocol in place that will work for you. And on top of everything else that you’ve been going through, I’m sorry your pup has not been herself. Hugs girl!

@shortstack930 GL with the IUI tomorrow!

@madspunk I hope that you don’t need to take that break but if you do, I hope it is just what you need to clear your head and figure out what you and YH want to do next.

@beachbunnyxo123 Girl I swear the TWW seems to get just a bit longer each cycle even though it pretty much stays the same. I hope the rest of it flies by and you’re able to keep from testing.

@LadyMillil Keeping fx for your little embie to be super sticky!

@TravelingCouple Even though you’re not completely “officially” back, it’s nice to see you popping in!

@leekat14 I hope AF comes soon so that you can start on the next protocol.

@saralee797-2 Yay for working out! I’m planning on starting running again tomorrow after taking the past 3 ½ weeks or so off.

Diagnosis (If you've been): Hyperprolactinemia

Cycle/CD: Cycle 16, CD26/14DPO

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WFAF

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) everything plus bromocriptine

How are things going? Even though I did a pretty good job of not getting my hopes up, it still really stung when my temp this morning is around my normal CD1ish temp. Plus I’m pretty sure there was super light spotting this morning so just waiting to start cycle #2 on our own.

On the plus side, I did have a nice, relaxing weekend and got to spend some nice time with DH just hanging out.

Any questions?

GTKY: I would say my favorite summer memory would be just hanging out at the local pool. I would go down there when it opened for the day and stay until it closed. It was so much fun and me and my friends always had a blast. We would also usually grab one of the lunches offered by the rec center that the pool was in and although it wasn’t the best of lunches, it seemed pretty good to us at the time!

beachbunnyxo123 · May 2017

@adirat I agree with the feedback that you've already gotten! Let us know what your doc says about everything!!

@lulu1180 glad that you had a nice relaxing weekend! Do you know what the plan is for next cycle when AF comes?

lulu1180 · May 2017

@beachbunnyxo123 We'll try on our own for 2 more cycles and then meet with the RE to discuss a plan going forward

adirat · May 2017

Thanks everyone! I left a message with the doctor this morning so fingers crossed...

@laurad75 Good luck! Thinking of you and hoping they have a path forward for you to consider.

[Deleted User] · May 2017

@lulu1180 and a few others who asked about my ER date - They initially estimated that it would be sometime this coming weekend, but with my lower than average estrogen numbers I'm thinking it might be pushed back to early next week. But FX that my estrogen magically goes up to a normal level and I can have it this weekend!

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