IF Treatment and Testing Week of August 7

beachbunnyxo123 · August 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: If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?

JuneRoseRuby · August 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): Virtual Azoo, Robertsonian Translocation

Cycle/CD: Finally counted-21 cycles. CD 13

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

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) We've been working on getting our pre-appointments scheduled. Next step is picking out a donor sperm.

How are things going? H and I had a good conversation about if we were millionaires, would he want to do IVF then. And he said yes, so I feel like he wants to do it. I finally got it out of him that he doesn't want IVF to stop us from doing other things in our life that we want to accomplish. Like redoing the floors in our house and going on vacation. If we can't do those things, then he just wants to do donor IUI. But I really think we need to do IVF with his sperm and donor back up so that we do not have any regrets. I promised that we would still do those other things in our life, because I also feel they are priority as well. I think we are in a good place today.

Any questions? @laurad75 have you started picking out your donor yet?

GTKY: If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be? Macaroni and Cheese!

adirat · August 2017

@JuneRoseRuby Being in a good place today is a win! One day at a time is my new motto.

Diagnosis (If you've been): POI/LPD associated with genetic condition

Cycle/CD: irrelevant

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): Waiting for September IVF

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) We are trying to go whole hog on pre ivf lifestyle changes to mixed results. My Italian husband has a very different idea of what a Mediterranean diet is (namely it is not eat pasta every day).

GTKY: Sausage & broccoli rabe

kiwi2628 · August 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): Unexplained

Cycle/CD: 13? Or am I at 14? No idea. CD this is a fake cycle anyway so nothing.

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WF cysts to go ago so kind of WFAF?

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) On BC to make these cysts go away

How are things going? Pretty ok

Any questions?

GTKY: If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be? Avocado pizza! For anyone not blessed enough to have eaten this, it is where you take a pita pocket, bake it int he oven for 10 minutes so it gets a bit crept, then take it out and top it with mashed avocado, sprinkle on some chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper, throw on some prosciutto and top it with a fried egg.

beachbunnyxo123 · August 2017

@JuneRoseRuby I'm glad that today you are in a good place. That was definitely a creative way to get down to the underlying concern he has around IVF and of course it is a huge financial piece. I'm sorry that I don't remember but will your insurance cover anything for IVF or donor sperm? And girl I'm with you on the macaroni and cheese!!!

@adirat are you on BCP or lupron yet? When are you supposed to start stimming? I can't believe September is almost here!!!

@kiwi2628 when will they do another US to check on the cysts? Will you stay on BC in the meantime until they are smaller/gone? And avocado pizza that sounds ahhmaazinngg!!!!

Diagnosis (If you've been): unexplained

Cycle/CD: 22/11

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?)
DH had a semen analysis today at the new clinic. At our old clinic they said his morph was 28% but they used a different criteria so they want to do their own in their lab to check morph motility and count. They also do a sperm antibody test which my other RE didn't do. I went in today for BW and so did he. Not sure when we will get the results since this is my first time having testing done so I will try to be patient while waiting for results. We are gonna stick with the new clinic from here on in. AF came about 2 weeks ago and I never heard back from my nurse (we left off discussing IVF and I was supposed to call her in 2 days when my period showed up). I know they are busy but how can you go from talking with a client about starting IVF cycle in 2 days to never outreaching back?

How are things going?

Things are good. DH and I are just trying on our own this cycle. It's weird to not be on meds or going in for US and BW it's been a while since it's just been us.

Any questions?
Not at the very moment

GTKY: If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?
Mac and cheese!!

adirat · August 2017

@beachbunnyxo123 I start bcp once AF comes so in the next week or two. I also can't believe how close it is! But other days I'm like "ugh another whole MONTH?!!?!?!"

I'm so glad your new clinic is better and is giving you a more comprehensive workup! I am totally shocked you never got the follow up...but it's probably a sign to abandon them and stick with the new place like you said. I hope you don't have to wait too long dor results.

kiwi2628 · August 2017

@JuneRoseRuby GL to you and your H deciding what to do

@adirat I know it feels so far away BUT ITS SO CLOSE AHHHHHHHHHH!

@beachbunnyxo123 I stop BC on Tuesday and on Friday I have BW and an ultrasound. They expect me to start a 'period' on Thursday or Friday, which is good because *TMI**** my last period most of the blood never shed (ugh) because of the hormones from the cysts so I have like really old blood in me and it is gross to think about. Also congrats on your H and you doing nothing this cycle. I think after this IUI cycle my H and I are gonna do that for 3 cycles before IVF, so I am looking forward to it. It is weird that your RE never called you back.

RVAmom315 · August 2017

@JuneRoseRuby Always a good day when you're in a good place. Glad you and YH had a good talk!

@adirat September is NEXT MONTH! So close

@kiwi2628 That pizza sounds delicious

@beachbunnyxo123 Wow, that's insane that you never heard back. Definitely a good reason to abandon ship to the new RE. FX all the tests come back with great results!

Diagnosis (If you've been): MFI (0 morph)

Cycle/CD: 12/24

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW (9 dpo)

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?)
Nothing special, just trying on our own (cycle 1 of 3).

How are things going?

I'm 9 dpo and have no desire to test whatsoever - I just don't think I can deal with another stark white test. I'm removing cups and HPTs from my bathroom so I'm not even tempted.

Any questions?
Not at the very moment

GTKY: If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?
Give me all the cheeseburgers

laurad75 · August 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): DOR

Cycle/CD: CD 6

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): Just waiting

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) prepping for DE IVF

How are things going? fine. everything is fine.

Any questions?

GTKY: If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be? Cheeseburgers. But maybe that's just what I want right now.

@JuneRoseRuby No, we haven't picked our donor but its officially time. There are no more steps and we have to make a decision. I have several favorites so I'm going to ask H to finally sit down and look at them this week and see who he chooses.

JuneRoseRuby · August 2017

@beachbunnyxo123 no ins coverage for IVF. So that was the big decision. We found out it was going to be more than we expected. We have been saving since before we knew we had IF. We saved for a nest egg to have a baby and be really comfortable going out on maternity. We wanted to make sure we had enough money that if MH and I both were not working for whatever reason, we could survive for three months. So that is the money we will now be spending on IVF. Once we knew we were having issues, I started hoarding money. We also haven't taken a vacation in two years or done any large house projects so that is how we saved money.

@kiwi2628 when I had my hysteroscopy last week, it was like a day after I stopped the last bit of spotting from the end of AF and I was curious if I was going to see any gross "leftovers" in my ute, but I did not. There was a hangy bit of tissue they grabbed for the biopsy though, so I am assuming that was a leftover bit.

@adirat I hear ya on the IVF lifestyle frustrations. We have been trying to live a modified version of ISWTE but MH has a bachelor party this weekend, a wedding for that guy in sept, and labor day weekend he is going to a big festival of drinking and concerts, so he has a non-stop binge drinking schedule for the next month which is so annoying. I've basically given it up except for one drink per week.

ETA
@laurad75 do you also pick yours out online? and do you get to see pictures?

dragonette505 · August 2017

@JuneRoseRuby So glad yall are having good talks about the process.... it really helps keep you close
@adirat lol... YH and his version of the med diet is like my German husband and his version of cutting back on drinking!
@kiwi2628 Ugh...hope those cyst get out of your way soon.
@beachbunnyxo123 so good you are getting good testing and your new place. I'm at a new place too! Sometimes you have to make a change for your own peace of mind.
@RVAmom315 You are so good not testing! Im a poas-aholic.

I would have to move it all out too!

Diagnosis (If you've been): old

Cycle/CD: 18

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO/TTA (TTA this cycle into priming)

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Estrogen priming this cycle into next IVF cycle

How are things going? Good! Waiting to hear back as i had BW and US today. Best news is that my lining is the best it has been this whole process! Keeping my fingers crossed that i did O or am in the process of oing so i can get this thing going

Any questions? nope!

GTKY: If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be? ice cream, bread and bacon (ive answered this before and it always changes based on current cravings! lol)

BertieMeetsGertie · August 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): waiting for repeat SA at the end of the month, but right now it looks like MFI (2% morph and borderline low motility)

Cycle/CD: cycle 16/CD1

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) just your average cycle. Repeat SA on August 31

How are things going? Fine I guess. Part of me wants to just jump into IVF right away, but I think our insurance covers some IUI, so I'm not sure what to do. We are waiting to meet with an RE until the repeat SA results are back, so probably not until mid to end of September.

Any questions? I just ordered some fertileaid for DH. Has anyone had any significant impact after taking this?

GTKY: If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?
Cereal!

@JuneRoseRuby my DH and I are pretty similar to you and your H. We still want to go on vacations and do our home projects, but we also desperately want kids. It's such a hard pill to swallow when you're dealing with the financial impact of IVF with no insurance coverage. I think if it comes to that for us, we will do it because otherwise we will be killing our selves over the what ifs. TLDR: I get you.

@adirat next moooonnnnnttthhhhh!!

@beachbunnyxo123 I also find it strange that you haven't heard from your nurse. GL with the SA and b/w!

@RVAmom315 good for you for removing the pee stick temptations! Still have my FX for you!

RVAmom315 · August 2017

@BertieMeetsGertie I feel like we are in a very similar boat! I have DH on FertilAid, but he just started it on July 16, so we haven't had enough time to see a difference (or another SA). I did tell DH that I want him to get another SA late September/early October to see if there's a difference. He gave me a BAER and sigh, and I let him have it! FX your repeat SA is a lot better!

ETA I can't spell

Redpuma119 · August 2017

@juneroseruby I agree with making sure that you guys do things to make sure that you don’t have any regrets later on. We started putting money away a few years ago for the same thing. Basically 3 months of bills/payments put away as well as “fun” money while I was out on leave. That account has continued to grow, which is good I guess, because I feel like we will end up at IVF as well.

@kiwi2628 You just made up my mind what we are having for dinner. I llluuuurrrvvve prosciutto. And avocado. And fried eggs.. Yay for AF finally, as weird as that is to say.

@beachbunnyxo123 I feel ya with the weirdness that comes with being on your own for a cycle.

@rvamom315 There are so many of us trying on our own this cycle. Fingers crossed for everyone. And I admire your self control with testing.

@laurad75 This might be showing my ignorance, but how are you guys deciding on the donor? Like, what information do they provide?

@adirat I like your H’s idea of the med diet September is so close! I am so excited for you!

@dragonette505 You crack me up. “Diagnosis: old.”

Diagnosis: High prolactin, PCOM and Fragile x

C/CD: Month 21/CD 17

Status: TWW

What are you doing this cycle: Nothing with the RE. We changed the dose of cabergoline, and they want to test it again in 2 or 3months. But other than that we are trying on our own for 3 cycles. It feels so weird to not have appointments or blood draws. My nurse finally emailed me back this morning about the confusion over diet and meds that I was not on. She said sorry without saying sorry, if that makes sense.

How are things going? They're okay. I have been trying to get back in the habit of charting so that I can make sure things are okay. But I'm not doing so well.

Any Questions:

GTKY: I'm a big foodie, so this is a hard question to answer. My current favorite is a homemade yam and black bean burger with a fried egg and avocado-tomatillo salsa, wrapped in rainbow chard. (The tomatillos and chard coming from my garden.)

BertieMeetsGertie · August 2017

@RVAmom315 sounds like we are very similar!! FX the vitamin helps your H!

[Deleted User] · August 2017

<div>Diagnosis (If you've been): Azoo

Cycle/CD: 27 months / 17 cycles since we started testing / CD18</div><div>
</div><div>Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO - probably get CH tomorrow - then just WFAF to start Stimms!!!</div><div>
</div><div>What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Last cycle before IVF...

</div><div>How are things going? Uhm. DH is going in again to have the doctor look at his incision and maybe give him abx. Later O this cycle means retrieval will be VERY close to a family wedding Sept 3rd, so I hope I can still attend... My polypectomy is scheduled for Sept 27 so looking like probably not getting to FET now till [some time] October. Leaning away from doing PGS now too, so that's been a tough decision to come to. Looking forward to just feeling settled and excited about everything again, cos right now I feel kind of down.</div>
Any questions? Hoping maybe my nurse will tell me when eell schedule FET, based on the polypectomy. Maybe that will make it feel more exciting for me. :)

GTKY: So tough! I feel like I am with @adirat with the sausage and broccoli rabe, although I also want to try @Redpuma119 's garden burger
*typo

laurad75 · August 2017

@JuneRoseRuby @Redpuma119 The process is super weird. It's like online dating but for donor eggs. Depending on the site I see their photos (always current photos, sometimes baby pictures, one site has professional photos taken), most of the sites also include a questionnaire which will have basic info like physical traits, personality questions, family medical history, etc.

I'm focused on 5 different agencies right now based on my clinic's recommendation. They have worked with these agencies before and have good history. Ideally, we can find a donor who is local to New England to make the travel easier. Beyond that, I guess I'm mostly focused on physical traits and I would like the donor to have blue eyes since I have blue eyes and I feel like if the child has blue eyes people will think he/ she got them from me (a little weird, I know). One site I am looking at says that they have particularly high standards and a lot of the donors seem to have a strong academic history but I had to email them for a detailed questionnaire so I'm waiting for those now. I'm not an unusual looking person so it really shouldn't be that hard to find a donor but its still a hard decision.

If anyone is curious (or looking for a Monday afternoon rabbit hole to jump down), you can go to any of the agency sites and create a username/ password to see the donors and their profiles. Some of the agencies I'm looking at are Center for Surrogacy and Egg Donation, The Donor Source, NEEDS, and Northeast Assisted Fertility Group.

Redpuma119 · August 2017

@BusinessWife FX DH is good and your nurse lets you know the date!
@laurad75 The blue eyes thing is not weird at all. I would love a rabbit hole today.. BRB..

[Deleted User] · August 2017

@Redpuma119 I just got off the phone with her and ya, totally doesn't work like that lol. I feel like an idiot, but whatever. She said if I start bcps after my AF after retrieval, then have the polypectomy, it will depend how long I need to stay on estrogen, get the lining ready, add 5 days of progesterone... THEN we transfer. I feel like such a newb at pretty much every step of this whole process!!! :s

JuneRoseRuby · August 2017

@laurad75 I'll probably start looking tomorrow during my half day. Hopefully I get pictures too. My websites are all different, mostly just sperm donation sites. I completely get the blue eyes. I have blue eyes too and I feel like I want that as well. I'm a blonde hair, blue eyed, lanky gal, so I feel like I'm a dime a dozen so hopefully I can find someone closer to my looks too!

@Redpuma119 @lulu1180 and any other high prolactin girls I may have missed, beat infertility podcast has a high prolactin podcast they just released. Haven't listened to it yet, but thought of you!

@BusinessWife We were hoping to FET in Oct if we can get everything squared away too! Maybe we will be FET buddies!

50Wife · August 2017

@JuneRoseRuby that's a big decision to pick out donor sperm. Best of luck! I agree with @adirat that "one day at a time"'is the way to be with all of this!

@adirat girl I'm doing mostly paleo and this Italian girl is right with your husband. I love pasta, but I very rarely eat it and that just hurts. But for real...September is weeks away!!

@kiwi2628 I hope the BC gets the job done!!

@beachbunnyxo123 good luck and I hope you have good results from the testing!

@RVAmom315 ugh those whiter than white tests just hurt. Fingers crossed for you!!

@laurad75 good luck picking your donor!

@dragonette505 fingers crossed for you!!!

@BertieMeetsGertie we haven't used that, but our RE very specifically told us that any changes the hubs makes won't affect his sperm for 76 days. Just keep that in mind when looking for improvements!

@Redpuma119 ah enjoy life without ultrasounds and bloodwork!!! That sounds magical!

@BusinessWife I have nothing but excitement for how close you are to moving forward!!

Diagnosis (If you've been): MFI-low count

Cycle/CD: I'm thinking cycle 15 and CD 18

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW! IUI was on Friday!!!

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

How are things going? Ok. I'm nervous. I have my hopes up. As of now I don't plan to test before my bloodwork but part of me wants to so if it's negative, I don't get that call at work bc this time it's going to crush me. Well, it usually does but the time and money spent this time around will make it worse.

Any questions?

GTKY: If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?
Pasta! Just plain pasta and meatballs. Although I do love spaghetti and clams. So I'll just leave it as pasta. (Now I'm drooling after my no carb lunch).

Edit to add this from this morning's appt.

Redpuma119 · August 2017

@BusinessWife I wouldn't know how it all works either. Learn as you go. I'm thinking of you.

@JuneRoseRuby I actually listened to that episode on my way in this morning. Thanks for thinking of us!!

AlohaKumu · August 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): azoo, AZFc

Cycle/CD: 14 going into 15

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): waiting for sperm retrieval/IVF

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) hopefully getting lots of swimmers

How are things going? Last week, DH's surgeon made a surprise call and we are moving the retrieval up to Wednesday. We meet with the surgeon tonight after work to go over all the pre-op information. I'm so nervous and anxious. All the weight of IF feels like it's come crashing down on me after that call and I've had to really ask myself what I/we will want to do if Wednesday's surgery yields nothing. I'm trying to stay positive, but this is terrifying.

Any questions? @BusinessWife DH is going to have to be home alone after I bring him home from the procedure. Any suggestions for items I should have ready for him for his rest time on the couch?

GTKY: If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be? Pesto pasta with shrimp with ice cream for dessert

dragonette505 · August 2017

@laurad75 @Redpuma119 Rabbit Hole-ing!!
@50Wife OMG TWW. Ive got everything crossed for you!!!

WillRunForWine21 · August 2017

@JuneRoseRuby I completely understand the financial aspect of all of this. DH was very aggressive paying off his law school loans and it is a big reason we started TTC this late, now that same loan money could go to IVF instead of down payment etc etc. It is all very very hard. It sounds like you guys have talked it through and worked it out though, I hope all goes well
@adirat I hope the Mediterranean diet goes easier for DH, it is so much easier to commit to something when both of you are on board. Hope you are staying sane these next couple of weeks
@kiwi2628 I am absolutely trying avocado pizza, that sounds amazing
@beachbunnyxo123 So glad you are more comfortable at your new clinic. It sounds like they are being so thorough and I hope it continues to be a positive experience
@laurad75 Wow, I cannot believe you are the step where you are actually choosing DE. I think wanting a donor with blue eyes is exactly what I would want and understand completely. Best of luck on this next step
@businesswife you have so much hurry up and wait, I am so sorry. I hope these next few weeks go by quickly
@RVAmom315 nice work getting rid of the temptations. I hope it fees liberating and that the follow up SA has good news
@dragonette505 hope that being at a new place is a positive change!
@Redpuma119 I am sure the charting will get easier as it goes on. It is like riding a bike maybe?
@BertieMeetsGertie hope that ferilaid is helpful and good luck as you make all your decisions these next couple of months

Okay, I have been terrible at keeping up with this thread and I am so sorry. This week my goal is to be on it!

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

Cycle/CD: 14 (I think I have been saying 13, but I actually counted this time)/20

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW (6DPIUI)

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) 5.0 mg of Femara+ovidrel+IUI (3rd IUI) was on Tuesday Aug 1. At last monitoring appointment I had 2 follies on right within a half mm of each other so hopefully they both released

How are things going? Typical TWW. Swinging between complete optimism and complete pessimism. THis one is a little loaded because if it does not work we will be switching to IVF. I have been trying to bite information off in manageable amounts because it is all a bit overwhelming.

Any questions? not at this point

GTKY: If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be If I could also make it calorie free then I would want macaroni and cheese and maybe do different toppings to keep it different

WillRunForWine21 · August 2017

@AlohaKumu thinking all positive thoughts for your DH this week. I cannot believe you are in action mode, all my fingers are crossed for you
@50wife FX for the IUI

[Deleted User] · August 2017

@Alohakumu I had lots of popsicles (to eat) in the freezer, as well as cold compresses he could alternate one and put the other back in to chill, but he mostly used the ice. Even tho he said the compress felt much cozier! Lol So just big gallon bags, a couple or 3 prefilled halfway ready to go, so he could stumble up to the freezer and grab a fresh one, dump the melt stuff in the sink and hang the bag up to dry a little. With a thin FST type cloth to put around it. I would say some kind of easy comfort food that he can just throw in the microwave or whatever is great too! I made noodles in bone broth with frozen peas and had that on the stove so he could scoop himself a bowl of soup noodles and lay back down. ❤ he also had nice tv snacks on the coffee table with him like poppycock and pretzels, etc.

Also - give him permission to leave the seat up! It hurt DH to have to bend over and lift the seat up each time to pee, so I gave him a pass for that. He also started cleaning it with iodine (tho the doc recommended peroxide) and covering it with about a 2x3 self-sticking / nonstick gauze pad - I think it was curad brand. So once a couple days had passed, he started doing cleaning, fresh gauze, and I bought him a pack of tighties to wear instead of the support cup thing. Tho he did wear the support up over the tighties for several nights afterwards, too. And is still using an extra pillow between his legs at bedtime.

Oh! Good news! The doctor said it's not infected, either! So that's a relief!

AlohaKumu · August 2017

Thank you so much for the great suggestions, @BusinessWife! I'm glad to hear your DH doesn't have an infection after all. I'm sure both of you are quite relieved! I really hope all goes smoothly with your polypectomy.
@BusinessWife and @JuneRoseRuby Assuming all goes well with the retrieval on Wednesday, we are looking at our FET being pushed potentially being pushed out until October, too, depending on the facility schedule.
@JuneRoseRuby I really like the "if I were a millionaire" hypothetical situation, since it can help you to really focus on your priorities and where you'd like to be at the end of the day. We just have to take it day by day, even when we are overwhelmed with all the choices and unknowns.
@adirat My hubby wasn't too excited about all the diet changes we've been doing either. I'll admit that I have cheated with some pasta, but I try to get lots of veggies in there, too.
@beachbunnyxo123 I hope you get the bloodwork results quickly. That is super frustrating that they never got back to you. Yes, I know these clinics get busy, but that's no excuse for letting people fall through the cracks with such an important moment in our lives!
@dragonette505 Great to hear you are having some lush lining!
@50Wife Crossing everything for IUI success for you!
@WillRunForWine21 I totally feel you for the mood swings. (I know the hormones aren't helping, either.) Go, follies, go!

leilee101 · August 2017

@laurad75 Thanks so much for donor sperm info and links! Still being hopeful we don't have to go this route but it's a super real possibility for me so the more info the better... keep it coming
@JuneRoseRuby big decision to look at donor sperm.. keep us posted how that whole process goes for you!
@BusinessWife I can't believe how fast everything is moving for you now!! Only a matter of time now

) (as if you haven't had enough already...)
@AlohaKumu what an unexpected surprise!! Wednesday!? How awesome for you guys, I will be thinking of you all day, they're gonna find so many little spermies in there just waiting to be plucked out. Obviously you can't do the dual retrieval now.. are they going to freeze them? Do you know how long you have to wait to find out if they found any??
@50Wife FX crossed!!! Do you have a date for blood test??

Diagnosis (If you've been): azoospermia

Cycle/CD: CD 2... the witch is wicked this cycle

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): benched

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) We get DH's test results (genetic, chromosome & hormones) one week from today on 8/14. Literally terrified.

How are things going? Things have been ok - going on a bachelorette party this weekend in the Hamptons which will hopefully take my mind of all the anxiety in anticipating our dr appointment on Monday..

Any questions? Not right now

GTKY: If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be? Pizza, definitely pizza

JuneRoseRuby · August 2017

@AlohaKumu @BusinessWife wow Azoo FETs united in October! (possibly!)
@AlohaKumu Yeah the millionaire situation really helped MH say that yes, he does deeply want to give this a chance. It does suck so much that we have to look at this differently because of finances.

AlohaKumu · August 2017

@LeilaK9288 Yes, assuming they find "so many little spermies" (I sure hope they do!!!), they will freeze them until my retrieval later this month. They will know if they find sperm almost immediately, since they examine the specimens as soon as they come out. Since we are doing PGS with DH's condition, as the embryos are much more likely to have chromosomal abnormalities, we will have to wait for the FET until September or October, depending on the availability at the clinic. I hope your test results come back with good news.
@JuneRoseRuby it would be awesome if the three of us were FET buddies!

50Wife · August 2017

@LeilaK9288 have so much fun this weekend! And fingers crossed for good results. Try not to let it consume your weekend!! Yes! Test will be 8/18! Seems so damn far away!!

KristoKekerooni · August 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): RPL, MFI & LPD/Low Progesterone

Cycle/CD: CD5, cycle 38

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): H is getting a SA, we will start progesterone suppositories, I think.

How are things going? I can't even talk about it. I am so upset about everything. Ugh.

Any questions?

GTKY: If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be? Probably Nachos. I love nachos.

@50Wife , not sure if this is possible for you, but I always have them call my H. That way he can get bad news and have chocolate, etc ready when I get home... or conversely he gets to surprise ME with good news, which is a sort of fun twist. My guys would be the type to have balloons and a video and everything, so it would be sorta fun for it to be the opposite of what you see on youtube. Hahah. but also, really. When he gets bad news, he has a move ready to roll, blankies, takeout, chocolate, wine... the whole dealio

@BertieMeetsGertie , H was on FertileAid. This is how his changed from the SA directly before and while he was on it: (he started FA beginning of June)

Test	Normal	16-May-16	9-Sep-16
Liquefaction	20-60	Normal	Normal
Semen Volume	≥ 2.0	6.0	4.5
Sperm Motility (progressive)	≥ 50	38	46
Computer Assisted Sperm Count	≥20.0	3.1	6.2
Normal Forms (WHO)	≥ 15	13	18
White Cells	≤ 2000	Normal	Normal
Abstinince	2-7	3	3
Computer Sperm count/Sample	≥ 40.0	18.6	27.9

50Wife · August 2017

@KristoKekerooni Honestly, I love that idea. I might go that route! He's off that day too so he would already be home with nothing to do but prep one way or another! I'll have to run it by him and make sure he's up for the challenge. And by challenge I mean me bugging the shit out of him all day asking if he got a call and to tell me and not surprise me anymore bc I changed my mind lol

KristoKekerooni · August 2017

@50Wife - hahaa. I feel you. but if it'll help, go for it.

dragonette505 · August 2017

@AlohaKumu wow! GL with retrieval! Im keeping my fingers crossed for yall! And yaaas on my lining. Last few medicated cycles it was only 7.5. Today it was 11! whuuut???
@WillRunForWine21 YAY for TWW! Its such a BSC time, but hopefully this is the one!
@LeilaK9288 Hoping the gen results are all good. These tests are so nerve wracking! And yay for the Hamptons.. are you an NYC gal too??
@KristoKekerooni Sorry you are so stressed! Sending hugs and good thoughts. Thats cool you have them call your DH. I have thought about it, but I am certain mine would handle bad news worse than me

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@LeilaK9288. It's definitely nerve wracking. DH waiting so. Long. To finally just go get his. (We were also OOP at the time so that was lame.) He claimed not knowing made it easier for him to have hope, but the truth is, it is what it is whether you <i>know</i> it not! So if anything, I think finding out is such a hopeful step bc it means you can come up with a plan. Fx the time passes quickly and maybe you even hear back sooner! ((Hugs))

50Wife · August 2017

@KristoKekerooni PS- good luck with the SA.
I'm sorry you're so stressed about everything. I don't even have good advice as I'm always a walking ball of stress and anxiety.
Its easier said than done-but maybe plan a day and do something for yourself. I know it absolutely won't solve any problems, but it's nice to refresh. Something mindless-nails, pedicure, massage, get an adult coloring book! I've been coloring at night and it does somehow shut my mind off for a bit which is so nice. I got one with profanities from Amazon and it's the best!

TravelingCouple · August 2017

@JuneRoseRuby I'm glad today is a good day

@adirat I'm so excited for you next month!
@kiwi2628 I hope the BC helps with the cysts quickly and next month you're back at it
@beachbunnyxo123 We may be getting a second opinion after we've moved and settled, so you're giving me hope for a better experience.
@50Wife Fx for you this cycle!!!
@AlohaKumu I'm rooting for you so hard my friend, I will be following you every step!

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

Cycle/CD: CD 1

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Nada. Moving.

How are things going? Stressful! Good lordy there's so much to do this month. We have a tentative closing date of August 21 for the house, and then moving the last weekend of the month. I'm also working on a huge goal in my business too and this is the last month to complete it, so..my mind is swimming. Plus, the last 3/4 of my house still needs to be packed! I'm so utterly relieved and glad not to be doing anything baby related this month. My period came this morning, as did a bout of anger, but I honestly don't even have the time to process not being pregnant, there's too much to do. I guess that's a good thing...
*TW pregnancy* My sister's EDD is any day now and she asked me to come and help when the baby's born. I really would love to help her...I just have to see how I'm feeling. Adding that to my plate right now may not be the best idea. *End TW*

Any questions? I need some good RE recommendations in the NE region. @dragonette505 I believe you're in NY too? Do you like your RE? If you don't want to post it here, maybe you can PM me.

GTKY: If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life what would it be? Pizza, so I can add different toppings.

BertieMeetsGertie · August 2017

@KristoKekerooni thank you! This is really helpful! I'm sorry that your really stressed right now. Hugs, lady.

@TravelingCouple yay for a close date!!!

KristoKekerooni · August 2017

@BertieMeetsGertie - Happy to help. Let me know if you have questions. I have the results of every SA in chart form. Not kidding. I keep detailed records of everything. haha.

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