IF Testing and Treatment Week of 11/20

kiwi2628 · November 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. 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: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change?

kiwi2628 · November 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): Unexplained

Cycle/CD: 18/25

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WFIVF

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) IVF starts this week!

How are things going? Trying to figure out what I am doing about my meds- my Dr. can't call my meds in until I get AF (because of insurance). It usually takes insurance 5 days to get the meds approved, so my Dr gave me some meds to get through that period except I realized that stupid insurance is gonna be closed most of this week/the weekend because of this dumb holiday, which means I may not get my meds until after when I will need my ER- so I am waiting for my Dr's office to open to see if they have enough meds to get me through 12 days or if I need to pay OOP and just get it or what.

Again, fuck insurance.

On the plus side, I have a nasty cold, but I think its on its way out so yay!

Any questions?

GTKY: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change?

I love my sense of humor. People always tell me how witty I am because I have a very clever, dry sense of humor.

I want to change my impatience. Its always been difficult for me to just hold tight and wait for things.

SkilledSailor · November 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): MFI, Unilateral Blocked Tube

Cycle/CD: 7/16

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Waiting to speak with our RE about next steps. Not doing much else until January probably, due to insurance.

How are things going? They're ok. We had a rough week processing the news but are feeling much better this week.

Any questions?

GTKY:

I love that I'm a fast worker. I can get everything work related done in a few hours. It didn't help much at my old job (they frequently thought I was lazy since they caught me doing nothing quite a bit) but now with my own business it means more down time.

I wish I were better at patience too. I'm very patient with others but when it comes to things I want in my own life I struggle to relax about it.

@kiwi2628 Sorry insurance is being such a pain! If you pay for the meds OOP will they reimburse you?

50Wife · November 2017

@kiwi2628 uggghhhhhh just when you think it's smooth sailing!!! I hope their office has meds they can give you!
@SkilledSailor IF is filled with highs and lows. I'm glad you're feeling a bit better

Diagnosis (If you've been): MFI - Low Count

Cycle/CD: Cycle 18? 19? I forget. CD 5

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Trying on our own. My work's insurance picks up in Jan so we'll start with all thing IVF then. I go for my consultation on Monday to chat with the doc about everything that'll be going on in Jan.

How are things going? I'm hoping I'm part of that lucky squad that gets pregnant while waiting for IVF. Like I just keep thinking in my head that we can't be doing this? It feels like it's not real that I'm going to have do go through the needles and procedures. Like I just can't wrap my mind around it. I know I'll take one day at a time once the time comes, but just thinking about actually doing all that is involved with IVF?? Like how the hell will I deal with all of that?

Any questions?

GTKY: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change?

One thing I love - A guy I work with told me that I'm a "mom" I brought in some stuff for my co-workers right before Halloween and he's like you don't see that a lot anymore...you're nurturing and it's a nice change to see someone who cares as much as you do. It made me happy because I genuinely do care and want to see people happy so I'm glad he noticed. To him it was more than me just bringing in a Halloween cup and some decorations for our area.

What I'd like to change - I wish I could turn my mind off. I'm a straight worrier. Give me a situation and I'll find something to worry about.

laurad75 · November 2017

@kiwi2628 that's so annoying about your insurance. hopefully your office will be able to help you out.

Diagnosis (If you've been): DOR

Cycle/CD: I don't track this anymore.

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): de ivf

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) my donor is on day 6 of stims. ER should be anytime between Saturday and next Thursday - we will have a better idea tomorrow.

How are things going? I have no idea! I hope my donor is doing okay on the stims. She starts daily monitoring tomorrow so I will get a report.

Any questions?

GTKY: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change? I like that I am very patient and easy going. I wish I wasn't so sensitive. I take everything very personally and my feelings are hurt easily.

darkstar42 · November 2017

@kiwi2628 Ugh, so sorry about your insurance! I hope your doctor can sort things out so you don't have to pay OOP.
@SkilledSailor I used to be an admin assistant, and I'd get through my actual work quickly and be bored all the time. Wrong career for me! Glad you and YH are doing better this week.
@50Wife I sure hope you do get lucky and get ku waiting for IVF, but if not, I'm glad you have a path forward, even if it's hard to think about being there.
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Diagnosis (If you've been): unexplained

Cycle/CD: 9/19

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Did a medicated cycle with IUI, now on progesterone supplements for the LP. Beta on 11/27.

How are things going? Ok. MH is really getting his hopes up for this cycle, so it's hard to think about how devastated we'll both be if it doesn't work. I've also told an additional few people (just family and close friends) what's going on, so we'll have several people to have to tell, which won't be fun. I might just tell them all that if they don't hear from me it's bad news and not to call and ask.

Any questions? For those taking (or who have taken) progesterone, when did you notice side effects? Did anyone not have any side effects? Other than intense cramping in the middle of the night for the first two nights (which I solved by taking my evening dose a bit earlier), I haven't noticed any side effects.

GTKY: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change?

I love my intelligence. That's what got me a graduate degree and an awesome job, and helps keep my job fun and engaging.

I hate my absolute inability to manage my time well (she types as she's bumping instead of grading).

RVAmom315 · November 2017

@kiwi2628 What a PITA about the insurance, I hope that everything gets sorted out quickly without too much of an OOP hit!
@skilledsailor I'm glad you and YH are in a better place this week - processing and dealing with an IF diagnosis is never easy. Hugs
@50wife Hi friend!! Of course I am hoping that you are going to be the SS that won't need IVF. I am in the exact same boat.
@laurad75 I am so excited that you are so close!
@darkstar42 FX for you!

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

Cycle/CD: 17/18

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW (2 dpo)

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Trying on our own

How are things going? OK. I have a "second opinion" appointment with a new RE Wednesday. I'm pretty sure I know what he's going to say, but I just feel better talking to someone else, someone who, hopefully, will give a rat's ass about getting me KU

Any questions? Not really

GTKY: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change? I love that I'm a nice person. I wish I didn't use food as comfort.

lulu1180 · November 2017

Hi all! I thought I would come out of semi-lurker status and hang with all of you lovely ladies again!

@kiwi2628 Seriously??? OMG can’t anything go your way with your insurance??

@SkilledSailor I’m glad you’re feeling better this week, IF is just such a mindf*ck all around. I hope your RE is able to get a plan in place that helps put your mind at ease a bit more

@50Wife I hope you’re a SS that gets KU while waiting for IVF but if not at least you know you have a plan in place!

@laurad75 I can’t wait to hear the report for your donor!

@darkstar42 I hope you’re able to find a way to keep the hope tempered over the next week.

@RVAmom315 Good luck at your appointment this week! I hope you feel better about the new RE!

I was thinking about the formatting of this thread and was wondering what others would think about removing the cycle as I know some have stopped counting and some don’t want to think about that number. If we did that, we could put CD on the same line as status

Diagnosis (If you've been): hyperprolactinemia, DOR

Cycle/CD: not sure on either one

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): NTNP

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

How are things going? Mostly good. This break was exactly what I needed and it really helped me to refocus myself. We’re currently NTNP at least through the end of this month while I try to figure out exactly what I want to start doing so the TTC obsession doesn’t take my life over again. I had a follow up appointment with my RE in August and it went really well and I walked out of there feeling good about having a plan in place. Since everything else was looking good, she finally ordered b/w for AMH and unfortunately it came back much lower than she was hoping for at .358. I’ve been reading ISWTE but haven’t gotten very far because I get angry that I have to go through all of this just for the chance to have a baby when there are horrible, selfish people who have multiple children without even trying. So for right now, I’m kind of coasting through the next cycle here and will hopefully figure everything else out soon

Any questions? Nope!

GTKY: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change? I like that I’m a good friend and am there for people when they really need me. I wish I was a little better organized.

Avrilmai · November 2017

@kiwi2628 ugh, I'm frustrated for you. Insurance companies certainly make it difficult to be a consumer.

@skilledsailor when is your RE appointment? next Tuesday?

@50wife the waiting for IVF is scary and I can see how being a worrier would amplify that. I hope you find a way to turn your mind off when it comes to that, even if it is just for a while. I'm over here hoping so hard that you are one that gets ku before IVF.

@laurad75 wow, getting so close!

@darkstar42 thinking of you. I had a friend that would always say I'll call with good news and text with bad. That way she didn't have to actually speak the "bad" news. I certainly hope you get to call those friends and family with good news.

@RVAmom315 I hope the appointment goes well. getting "bad news" from someone who seems to care makes it a little easier for me to digest.

Diagnosis (If you've been): still testing

Cycle/CD: 14/cd22

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) still testing, repeat labs showed that the prolactin was not elevated on CD15, so I think we just do clomid next, but haven't actually heard from the doctor, just saw the labs on my portal.

How are things going? they're just going. DH and I were doing the modern love/36 question thing and one question was if a crystal ball could tell you anything about your future what would you ask, He said he would ask if we will ever have kids. It broke my heart and we didn't get much further in the questions. It did open up a good conversation about "how far we will go."

Any questions? not right now

GTKY: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change? Love (and this is hard for me) my constant desire to learn/know more and this kind of goes into what I am working to change, and that is admitting when I don't know something. I've found that if I just say "I don't know what that is," it opens up conversations and helps me also work on being more outgoing, I'm not going to be the center of attention any time soon, but I've been trying to put myself in to more social situations at work and just engaging with people.

laurad75 · November 2017

Hi @lulu1180! I certainly support that change if the others do.

AlohaKumu · November 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): MFI

Cycle/CD: something, something, Skywalker

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

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) I'm continuing on with the Lupron, stopping the BC as of yesterday, and getting my baseline ultrasound on Wednesday!

How are things going? Everything is fine for me since the FET still seems far away, but I've been watching the roller coaster of November for our IF ladies. It's hurt my heart to see so many BFNs/losses since I do try to get to "know" all of you here. But I'm staying hopeful that the coming months will bring lots of joy for us.

Any questions?

GTKY: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change? I love that I'm a natural teacher. I'm still trying to change to a healthier/more natural lifestyle a la ISWTE. It's so hard to avoid plastics sometimes, but I'm trying my best.

@kiwi2628 Seriously, your insurance is infuriating. They have been so awful to you! I'm sorry that the upcoming holiday is further complicating the timing here.

@skilledsailor I have the same issue with timing! My teachers in school couldn't believe that I would read/complete work so quickly and would often quiz me to be sure that I actually knew what was happening.

@50wife I hope the consult goes well. I know that IVF seems really scary, but I was pleasantly surprised by how "easy" it was. Honestly, it was the organization of the meds/appointments that was the most challenging part, but I got a whiteboard and paper calendar to make sure I wasn't missing anything.

@laurad75 YAY! It's so exciting that the ER is just around the corner for your donor. I hope all goes well with the monitoring this week.

@darkstar42 Yes, I would definitely recommend telling people not to ask you. Even if it is successful, you'll probably want to monitor everything before sharing the news, so you don't want people constantly badgering you for results.

@rvamom315 I really hope your consult goes well. I know your last RE was not a good fit or helpful, so hopefully you'll get more information and a better plan this time around.

@lulu1180 Welcome back! We missed you during your break. I know that the cycle/CD is pretty meh for most of us. Some of the severe MFI ladies pretty much only keep track of the general cycles, since the CD tracking does nothing for us, either. While I do like the information in ISWTE, it certainly is frustrating to see people who are disasters of human beings get pregnant and stay pregnant like it's nothing. Life is profoundly unfair at times.

@avrilmai I hope your doctor reaches out to let you know about the Clomid/future plans quickly!

SkilledSailor · November 2017

@50wife What a kind thing for your coworker to have said! I’m sure dealing with the upcoming IVF is a lot. Sorry you’re at that point. Do y’all have a quiet December to rest and mentally prepare?

@laurad Hope you get excellent news tomorrow!

@darkstar42 It sounds like you have a good support system. I lol’d at your time management comment. The bump is just more fun than work.

@rvamom315 Oh I hope the new RE is 100x better than the first!

@lulu1180 Hi! Amen to it being a mindf*ck! I’m cool with dropping the cycles. Glad the break helped you so much!

@avrilmai Good memory! It is the 28th. We had the “how far will we go “ talk this week too. Were you and your H on the same page?

tamalahoops · November 2017

@laurad75 So excited for you! I can't believe how close you are to transfer. I know it must have seemed like a lifetime of waiting for you. I have my everything crossed for you!

doula-mama · November 2017

@kiwi2628 Ugh, sorry your insurance is being such a pain! Hopefully you can get things sorted so you aren't OOP

@SkilledSailor Glad you guys are in a better place this week

@50Wife I hope you end up not needing the IVF but am glad you are ready to go in January if need be

@laurad75 I can't believe how quickly this is going! Can't wait to hear your update when you start getting reports!

@darkstar42 I hope this is your cycle - FX for your beta

@RVAmom315 Good luck this cycle! Hopefully you won't get to IVF

@lulu1180 It's good to see you back - I'm glad the break was good for you

@Avrilmai Glad the bw came back okay - hopefully the clomid will be the push you need

@AlohaKumu glad things are moving along - your FET will be here in no time!

Diagnosis (If you've been): PCOS

Cycle/CD: 10? CD23

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) trying on our own after finishing testing and follow up

How are things going? Mostly okay. Last week was tough - my best friend told me she was pregnant and I want to be really excited for her but it's also hard not to be upset for myself at the same time. I really hate how much IF ruins things.

Any questions? Nope

GTKY: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change? I love that I'm nurturing and like to take care of others. I could use some patience though, but never have much luck cultivating it.

50Wife · November 2017

No time to catch up at the moment, but I just remembered and wanted to tell you ladies (sorry if it was mentioned already)- there's a show on You Tube called How to buy a baby. It's good and puts a comedic spin on IF. I haven't gone through the process of IVF yet but I'm pretty sure it nails it on the head since it seemed to have gotten everything else right. Take a look if you have time! there are 10 episodes but they're each a max of about 8 minutes. I enjoyed it...I laughed at some of it and cried at some of it.

ndz2018 · November 2017

@50Wife saw it and loved it

@sailing_mama yup, it’s a shitty feeling when you want so much to be happy for that person but just don’t have it in you. It sucks

@alohakumu so glad things are moving foward with your FET next month!

@RVAmom305 GL!

@kiwi2628 Sorry for your insurance issues.

@laurad75 FX for you!! So exciting!

@lulu1180 I’m cool with dropping the CD!

@darkstar42 FX! Hoping this is your cycle!

Diagnosis (If you've been): MFI (0% morph and low count) combined with septate uterus, yup we’re both the problem

Cycle/CD: no clue benched this cycle due to Rubella booster shot around CD 14/15

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): benched

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Waiting for AF as next month we are doing our egg retrieval , then surgery to get the septate out and hopefully our FET in Feb/ March depending on how long the Dr wants me to heal

How are things going? Will feel a lot better when we get SOs second semen analysis done tomorrow. 1st One has 0% morph and only 5 million so I’m interested to see if there’s a difference, regardless we will Be freezing his sample tomorrow so those will be our potential babies in that sample jar

Any questions? Not right now

GTKY: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change?

One thing I love about myself is my ability to let sh*t go! I see people get so worked up over the stupidest things and sitting over here rolling my eyes.

One thing I’d like to change is Being a little more patient, I’m sure my SO would appreciate that too

kiwi2628 · November 2017

@SkilledSailor I am glad you are feeling better this week. IF is such a B.
@50wife I feel like IVF is such a mountain, but then as soon as you start in it, it all makes so much sense- the meds, the dosages...like one day for me, it all just clicked. On the infertility board there is a questionnaire that @dragonette505 made (I think its somewhere in the Oct. IVF thread) of questions to ask your doctor about IVF and it really helps clear some things up
@laurad75 Eeeeeeek I am so excited for you!
@lulu1180 Welcome back! I am glad you are feeling more emotionally secure at this point
@Sailing_Mama I know how you feel. So many people have popped up pregnant int he past 6 months for me, and while I am so excited for my friends it still sucks to watch them go through pregnancy together and I'm over here...you know...just chillin

[Deleted User] · November 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): AzooCycle/CD: 3dp5dtStatus (WTO/TWW/TTA): WFBFPWhat are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) FET No. 1 was 11/17How are things going? Mostly okay. I mostly have a good feeling!!! I was a total emotional wreck last night and broke down more than once crying, saying to DH, "I'm pregnant!" And then, "what are we gonna do???" LOL Not much in the way of symptoms apart from irritability, intermittent cramps/twinges, mild coffee aversion, and just suddenly got hit with a super tired spell just now.... I don't want to psych myself out too much but I just have a feeling it's working... gotta have hooe, right??? Beta's not till next Monday, but P = 25.3 and E = 238, so we are in good shape.!Any questions? Why did I test this morning???<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5020794/uploads/editor/sj/mz8ykxyfd5iw.gif" alt="">
Haven't decided for sure if I'll test again tomorrow, or skip a day, but the cray has been unleashed lol<div>GTKY: I am trying to work on my punctuality/ time management. But I think I'm very empathetic and patient with other people.</div>

purplg8r · November 2017

@kiwi2628 I hope your dr has enough meds to cover you!

@SkilledSailor I'm with you on waiting until January due to insurance. Ugh.

@50Wife all of this IF is do hard to wrap my head around. I never thought I'd be one struggling to get KU yet here I am. I really hope you are one of the ones that gets KU while waiting for IVF!

@laurad75 do they give you a pretty detailed report about your de or just a "she's ready on this day"?

@darkstar42 the first month I was on progesterone, my boobs got sore (which they never ever do). This last month I didn't have any side effects

@RVAmom315 I hope you like this RE!

@lulu1180 I'm glad the break helped! I'm good with dropping the cycles.

@Avrilmai what's the modern love thing?

@AlohaKumu I know your FET seems far away but I hope the time passes quickly!

@Sailing_Mama I know how hard it is with your best friend. I find myself struggling daily because my bff has a 7 month old (and we were trying to get KU at the same time). On the one hand I completely understand why she talks about the baby all the time and would be hurt if she turned to someone else to talk to, but on the other hand it's like rubbing salt in my wound every time and there are times I find myself avoiding her

@ndz2018 I'm glad you have a plan!

Diagnosis (If you've been): AMA, ovulation dysfunction

Cycle/CD: month 16/cycle 12/ cd 4

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) NTNP I guess

How are things going? Ehh. Just ready for it be next year.

Any questions? Did anyone O late (like cd23 or later), take Letrozole/Clomid and have it way shorten your O date, then take a break? Trying to figure out if my body will return to the late O date or if using Letrozole last cycle will help shorten this cycle any

GTKY: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change? I love that I always look out for everyone's feelings. I hate that I'm such and obsessor and worrier. I obsess and worry about everything

josie12367 · November 2017

::lurking::

@purplg8r My two Clomid cycles I ovulated at CD 15 with one, and CD 17 with the other. Without meds, I consistently O' late with the earliest at CD 24 so far. I did not keep my earlier O' dates unfortunately. FX that you do.

tamalahoops · November 2017

@BusinessWife eeek! Are doing pio? And if so how is it going??

spottedginger · November 2017

**lurking**
@BusinessWife WFBFP = Love this. Sending all the good vibes.

rallykat14 · November 2017

Diagnosis (If you've been): endometriosis and low amh

Cycle/CD: officially 2 years trying

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA):

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Researching donor eggs

How are things going? Ok, I think we have it narrowed down to a couple profiles that we will ask about and start with that. We can't do much of anything til april so we might lose our top choice but it's a risk we have to take

Any questions?

GTKY: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change?

My independence... I would love to be able to control my emotions more. Work in progress

@kiwi2628 yay!!!!! Omg so exciting that it is here! I hope you can sort out the meds. Maybe you can order some of it out of pocket and wait to fill the rest of the order.

@50Wife I hope we are both special snowflakes and get knocked up while we are waiting for the next step

@purplg8r thinking of you!

@BusinessWife I'm super excited for you but have no advice because I always wants to pee on sticks even if I just did, because you know, that first one was probably wrong!

@laurad75 OMG I can't believe this is finally happening for you!!!!

@AlohaKumu its going to go so fast now. FET almost here

@lulu1180 Welcome back!

zwink1 · November 2017

@kiwi2628 I really hope your med situation has been covered! How frustrating. Insurance can be the biggest pain in the ass.

@50wife I really hope you are a SS who gets pregnant waiting. Thanks for the YouTube recommendation, I'll have to check it out.

@laurad75I am very excited for yo u and hope everything goes well!!!

@lulu1180 I'm glad you had a good break, though I'm sorry to see you here again.

@BusinessWife, FX so hard for you!!!!

Diagnosis (If you've been): OAT and misc. FFI issues.

Cycle/CD: wrapping up month 33 here. I have no idea what cycle day it is.

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): technically WTO, I guess, lol

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

How are things going? I am ready to be done with this. I am over daily Dr appts, my arms look like I got into a fight with a straight jacket, and the oranges living in my abdomen need to resume their almond status. Otherwise, good.

Any questions? Nope.

GTKY: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change?

I guess I love that I'm generally an organized person with a pretty good memory. It helps to counterbalance the problem below...

I too am I worrier. I hate it. I spend so much time worrying about things that literally never happen it's ridiculous.

rallykat14 · November 2017

@zwink1 Good luck tomorrow!!!!

halfanewt · November 2017

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

Cycle/CD: year 2, CD 16

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) femara, probably IUI

How are things going? okay. Just found out our family is not coming up for thanksgiving this year, though they usually do. Can’t drive to them last minute because timing for US/IUI. On the upside, I like to cook and I like leftovers, so there’s that.

Any questions? Mobile bumpers, how do you keep up with all the tags?

GTKY: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change?

I love that I’m generally optimistic and like to learn all the things.

Wish I could change my guilt complex. No idea where it came from, but man do I feel incredibly guilty over even the smallest things.

@zwink1 good luck tomorrow!

shortstack930 · November 2017

@kiwi2628 ughhh insurance! I hope everything works out and you're able to get your meds.
@SkilledSailor it can be so hard to process the news of IF. I'm glad you're both feeling a little better. Hopefully the holiday will help take your mind off of things.
@50Wife I know what you mean about not being able to wrap your head around IVF. If you asked me two years ago I would've never in a million years thought I'd be in this position. I hope you're a SS and don't end up needing IVF!
@laurad75 I'm so happy for you that this is finally happening!!! Hope for good news tomorrow!
@darkstar42 it's so hard when you're so hopeful and it doesn't work out. Although at this point DH isn't hopeful at all and that's kind of depressing so I don't know what's worse. I hope this IUI worked for you!!
@RVAmom315 I hope your appointment goes well on Wednesday! And I totally hear you about food as comfort

@lulu1180 I'm glad the break helped you! I think taking it slow is a good way to ease back in.
@Avrilmai I'm glad you and YH were able to open up a conversation about how far you'll go, even though I know it must have been tough.
@AlohaKumu I'm so excited for your FET!!
@Sailing_Mama I'm sorry about the news from your friend. I got the same news a couple of months ago and it is so hard to be happy for them even though you want to.
@ndz2018 I'm glad you have a plan in place!
@BusinessWife I am so glad that you're so hopeful! I have my fx so hard for you!
@purplg8r I am also ready for it to be next year!!
@rallykat14 I'm so glad you guys have a plan in place and have picked some potential donors!
@zwink1 good luck tomorrow!!!
@halfanewt I'm sorry your Thanksgiving isn't what you planned but I hope you enjoy it anyway!

Diagnosis (If you've been): secondary IF due to endometriosis

Cycle/CD: 23/17ish maybe? Not tracking right now

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Letrozole + IUI

How are things going? I decided not to temp during this TWW and to focus on the holiday and other things. I kind of am expecting to just need IVF so I'm not getting my hopes up anymore.

Any questions? nope

GTKY: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change?

My ability to remain calm and rational in most situations. My mom is super emotional so I've always been the one to keep calm even during a crisis. Everyone told me on my wedding day I was the calmest bride they had ever seen. It helps in my line of work also. I'm trying to change my insecurities. I told myself that I wouldn't let anyone intimidate me anymore and I've stuck to it so far. DH is always telling me that I need to stop being so insecure and stop caring what people think.

[Deleted User] · November 2017

@zwink1 GL today!!! Will be thinking of you! ❤

@tamalahoops yes, I am on the pio... so far so good? Been pretty emotional, so not sure what to attribute that to for sure, but there's that. Plus irritable lol. Otherwise I think ive been tolerating it pretty well! I did get one bruised spot that was kind of itchy and red, slightly raised, so im really hoping a reaction is not going to become a thing.... :# counting down the weeks till i get to switch to those yummy suppositories! Fx lol

purplg8r · November 2017

@BusinessWife oh I love that you're feeling like this is it!!! Fx so hard for you!!

@josie12367 darn! But thanks for the info!

@rallykat14 I'm glad that you've found some donors you're interested in! Hopefully they'll still be there for you in April!

@zwink1 GL today!!

@halfanewt I'm sorry your family isn't coming! But yay for lots of leftovers!

@shortstack930 FX that the IUI worked & you won't need IVF!

laurad75 · November 2017

@purplg8r I assume they will share with me the number of follicles they see and size for each monitoring appt. I’ll tell you later today.

My first cycle on clomid I had a 44 day cycle so probably O’d around CD 30. It was crazy.

kiwi2628 · November 2017

@rallykat14 yay for looking at donors! I hope the delay to april doesn't cause you to lose the one you like.

@zwink1 good luck today!

AFM- my nurse told me they have pleeeeenty of drugs at the office and to not worry about running out. Phew!

darkstar42 · November 2017

@laurad75 Hope you get an awesome report on your donor today!

@RVAmom315 So glad you are meeting with the new RE! I hope it goes well. I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow.

@lulu1180 I’d also be happy to remove the cycle number. So glad you found taking a break to be helpful! I had the same reaction reading ISWTE. This is all so frustrating and unfair.

@Avrilmai That’s a good idea about texting with bad news. I’m glad you and YH had a conversation about how far you’ll go. It’s such a painful conversation to have, but so necessary to make sure you are both on the same page. MH and I have been talking about that as well.

@AlohaKumu Fx for your baseline tomorrow! You’re so right that MH and I would probably want to wait a few days before sharing good news as well, so I will definitely tell people not to ask.

@SkilledSailor Way more fun than work!

@Sailing_Mama So sorry for the news from your friend. There’s been a lot of that from people I know lately, and it’s so hard to be happy for them, even though I want to.

@ndz2018 Hope all goes well with the second SA today!

@BusinessWife I’m so frickin excited for you!

@purplg8r Ok, it’s good to hear that someone else didn’t get progesterone side effects! I was starting to wonder if I wasn’t responding properly to them or something. Forgive me if you’ve already said this, but will you move on to IUI after the first of the year?

@rallykat14 Glad you and YH are thinking about how to move forward.

@zwink1 Thinking of you today! I hope all goes well with the ER.

@halfanewt That’s a bummer that your family won’t be visiting, but sometimes a quiet holiday can be nice.

@shortstack930 It’s actually odd, because MH hasn’t been hopeful at all for the last few cycles (which was definitely depressing), but now the IUI has gotten his hopes up again. Fx this is your cycle and you don’t need to move on to IVF.

@kiwi2628 So glad you’ll be able to get all your meds!

RVAmom315 · November 2017

@lulu1180 We missed you!

@avrilmai I hope that your doctor gets back to you quickly about the plan!

@AlohaKumu The last few weeks have been so tough here that's for sure. GL with your U/S tomorrow. You are getting so close, I am so excited for you guys!

@Sailing_Mama You put it perfectly - IF ruins the things that should be happy and excited. I hate that it makes us this way.

@ndz2018 I really hope the SA shows better numbers!

@BusinessWife Everything crossed for you and then some! When's your beta?

@purplg8r I obsess over everything too. It sucks so bad.

@rallykat14 I hope that your top choices are available in April! Excited for you

@halfanewt Sorry that your family can't make it this year - more leftovers for you!

@shortstack930 Same here - just focusing on the holidays right now. I think we're all anxious for 2018!

tamalahoops · November 2017

@zwink1 good luck today!!!!

@BusinessWife ugh hate the pio but glad it's going well! I still have a knot in my buttcheek from doing one too low. I have my everything crossed for you!!!

RVAmom315 · November 2017

ARGH @zwink1 I missed you! Good luck today! Can't wait for the update

beachbunnyxo123 · November 2017

@kiwi2628 yay so excited for you!! You got this!

@SkilledSailor sorry to hear that things are on hold right now but I hope the new year comes quick for you!

@50wife I totally hear you on wanting to be part of the lucky squad on getting KU before IVF. I’ve been praying for the same exact thing. Fx for you but glad to hear you have an idea for a plan moving forward if not!

@laurad75 keep us posted on how your donor does with stims! With the DE process is there any guarantee on a minimum of eggs (would they cover another ER if under a certain amount) or is it juSt luck of the draw?

@darkstar42 I didn’t notice too many side effects with progesterone but I took it orally.

@RVAmom315 what do you think the new RE will say on Wednesday? GL I hope it goes well keep us posted!

@lulu1180 woohoo glad to see you back here! Hoping that you continue to feel relaxed about TTC even though it is so incredibly hard. I haven’t finished ISWTE but I have made a lot of changes switched to glass everything no plastic, all organic food, switched to natural toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo products, etc. and have been taking coqu10. I’m trying to do everything I possibly can. It’s overwhelming but I feel good about the changes! Let me know if you need any product suggestions!

@Avrilmai sorry that conversation sounds like it must have been tough to hear but glad you opened up the lines of communication

@AlohaKumu I hope that the coming months will bring lots of joy for you too!!

@Sailing_Mama I’m sorry about the impact of the news with your friend. It’s so conflicting sometimes wanting to be happy but feeling sad. Hugs.

@BusinessWife I have my fx so unbelievably hard for you!!! Sent you a PM over the weekend btw.

@purplg8r I don’t have an answer to your question but I hope O comes quick for you off of the medicated cycles!

@rallykat14 glad to hear you are moving forward with the research piece

@zwink1 ahh good luck today!!

@shortstack930 fx for you this cycle!!!

RVAmom315 · November 2017

@beachbunnyxo123 I'm anticipating him saying that IVF with ICSI is our best bet, which is what the first RE said. I'm not expecting to go in there and have him say anything different, I'm just looking for a practice that is better on communication, and act like you're important, not just another number, which is how I felt with the first RE. I mean, if we do decide to move forward with IVF, I want to have it done with a group that communicates and wants to get you KU, not just a group that moves you through like a herd of cattle

laurad75 · November 2017

@beachbunnyxo123 There is no guarantee with a fresh cycle (some clinics offer guarantee programs with frozen). If she doesn't respond to the stims at all than the cycle would be cancelled and we might be able to get some money back but other than that we get what we get.

beachbunnyxo123 · November 2017

Had a marathon post so I figured I’d separate it a bit

Diagnosis (If you've been): unexplained

Cycle/CD: 28 I think I always forget/cd 24

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

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

Trying on our own this month

How are things going?

Good. I’ve been eating super healthy using all glass and natural products for over two months now haven’t cheated at all. I pack my food before dinner out and events. I’ve been trying to be as consistent as possible. Praying to be special snowflake but definitely feel proud of my efforts.

Any questions?

Nope

GTKY: What is one thing you absolutely love about yourself? What is one thing you want to/are trying to change?

My sense of humor. I can always make people laugh which is something I pride myself on. I’m trying to change not taking on the weight of other people’s problems and concerns.

beachbunnyxo123 · November 2017

@RVAmom315 I completely agree with you, even if the recommendation is the same it’d be good that you have better communication.

@laurad75 oh okay. I’m assuming you get to freeze the embryos for an FET let’s say for baby number 2?

laurad75 · November 2017

@beachbunnyxo123 Yes. In the perfect world we will have success with the fresh transfer and the rest will be frozen. We can use a frostie later on for a second.

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