TTTC Checkin 01/30/2018

GoldenKeys · January 2018

Hi everybody, it's checkin time...

This week has been a huge rollercoaster for the board... super special hugs to @worldtravler0522, @emmasemm, and @hoffmanr7, I hate what you're going through and remember being at that place myself before we transitioned to NTNP. There is nothing that is fair about any of this at all.

Congratulations to @halfanewt and @Kim41313, and feel free to stick around until you clear all of your betas if you need to! Just let me know when you're ready to graduate.

Welcome to the board @allisona66 and @serownarain, sorry that you need to be here but glad that you found us.

How is everybody doing?

2018 BFP Hall Fame

lablover78 dx: PCOS, Compound Heterozygous MTHFR Rx: IVF

Tops-2: dx: anovulatory PCOS Rx: Metformin, Letrozole & TI

PAGING:

@BWhitta: dx: possible PCOS Rx: letrozole

@Bababatty: dx:Low Motility Rx: IVF

@ChristinaV2015: dx: blocked tubes, PCOS, endo + MFI Rx: lap, OPKs + TI

@emgem819 dx: PCOS, Rx: provera, femara + Bravelle

@hoffmanr7: dx: unexplained Rx: IVF

@jmr1515: dx: Mild MFI/morph, fibroid Rx: Surgery + TI

@mackenzie07 dx: PCOS and Endo Rx: metformin, letrozole, ovidrel

@mandasand: dx: low AMH Rx:IVF (Lupron, Menopur + Follistim)

@Mlight28: dx Unexplained Rx: Clomid

@MrsM00re87: dx: DOR PCOS, low morph Rx: Femara + TI

@Mythril: dx: PCOS (anovulatory) Rx:levothyroxine, metformin and femara + TI

@rachlee2010: dx: DOR Rx: IUI

@Samanthaarielxo dx: anovulation Rx: still in testing

@sarah0985: dx: PCOS, possible blocked tubes Rx: Lap

@seethosestars: Dx: DOR + MFI and Rx: letrozole + IUI

@SM746830: dx: PCOS, blocked tubes Rx: Surgery, Clomid

* @halfanewt: possible PCOS, MTHFR gene, slight MFI Rx: IVF

@starlitfae dx: MFI & balanced translocation, thyroid Rx: ivf with pgd testing

@funkykey dx: unexplained Rx: IVF

@Worldtravler0522 dx: PCOS/Unexplained Rx: IVF

@notamyrtle: dx: unexplained Rx: IUI + injects

* @Kim41313: dx: unexplained Rx: IVF

@MountainLady: dx: Unexplained Rx: Letrozole + IUI / possible IVF

@Kate437: dx:anovulatory Rx:Letrozole + trigger

@SP128: in testing/unexplained

@honeybeebub: dx:septate uterus, MTHFR Rx: septum resection surgery, baby aspirin & progesterone

@eranvo27: dx: anovulatory PCOS Rx: metformin

@brittlefebvre: in testing

@Charligirl28: dx: unexplained Rx: Clomid

@kristimh80: dx: unexplained Rx: Injectables + trigger + IUI

@SoonToBeMommaHowe: dx: Unexplained Rx: naturally until IVF

@Brooke4131: dx: Secondary unexplained Rx: in testing

@fluffybookworm: dx: Anovulation + insulin resistance Rx: Metformin + prometrium + testing

@Asampson87: dx: unexplained + MFI Rx: metformin + testing

@soehlerk: dx: Unexplained Rx: Femara + IUI

@hannahlce: dx: anovulatory PCOS Rx: metformin + letrozole

@emmasemm: dx: DOR & autoimmune Rx: IVF

@floridanursegirl: dx: unexplained anovulation Rx:Metformin, IUI+Femara+trigger

@aeb1116: dx: unexplained Rx: IUI

@Happyin14: dx: unexplained, RPL Rx: IVF

@amac2313: dx: unknown Rx: Clomid

@nurseerin2012: dx: unexplained Rx: letrozole + IUI

@Knottie1467155066: dx: unknown Rx: letrozole + trigger + TI

@thothscribe81: dx: unexplained Rx: IVF

@BenJay: Dx: PCOS/unexplained Rx. Metformin + supplements

@MicahDahn: Dx: irregular cycles Rx: preparing for testing

@kiwielopingbride: Dx: Unexplained Rx: IUI

@moloninge Dx:PCOS, hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, fibroids. Rx:Metformin,Synthroid,IUI w/letrozole, ovidrel, and progesterone.

@beec2421: dx: PCOS, hypothyroidism Rx: metformin, synthroid, clomid

@wishing-and-hoping: dx: unexplained rx: IUI

@echocharlietango: dx: Unexplained Rx: trying naturally

@kgabhart: dx: Unexplained/PCOS Rx: letrozole + IUI

@linz36: dx: Low AFC, MFI Rx: testing/IUI

@jrm_14: dx: Adrenal/overian insufficiency, Borderline-low AMH, Low progesterone Rx: IUI w/ injectables.

@ChristenMA83: dx: MFI Rx: IVF w/ISCI

@Bgreenfield10: dx: anovulatory PCOS, LPD Rx: Clomid + trigger

@serownarain: dx: in testing

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1. How long have you been TTC?

2. What is your diagnosis?

3. What is your current Rx plan?

QOTW: Favorite condiment

BenJay · January 2018

Tomorrow is my 35th birthday. I'm more okay with it than I thought I would be, but I give credit to my friends for being amazing about celebrating over the weekend.

When I got my period last cycle, I cried myself to sleep that first night. I didn't tell DH because then it'd be a 'thing'. It was my heart feeling so tired of 'trying': the ups and downs, the monitoring, the restriction (food, alcohol, etc.) and the frustration of having no reasonable explanation for my health status and no clear treatment. As an already anxious perfectionist, it's a lot to deal with... And then be dealing with it for nearly 3 years.

My check in is that I am looking forward to more certainty in my 35th year, which likely means to stop trying entirely. I haven't made up my mind but I am drifting that way.

QOTW: Stubb's Sweet Heat BBQ sauce

emmasemm · January 2018

@goldenkeys a rollercoaster does explain it pretty well.
@Worldtravler0522 and @hoffmanr7 have been in my thoughts a lot these last days

So on Monday I went for my beta, which was CD5. #mostpointlessbetaever
No surprise, officially negative. Which even though we knew in advance still sucked. Compounded by the lack of interest from the clinic since they know we plan to move overseas for a second opinion. Oh and it wasn’t CD5 because AF came early, nope, we just had a super late beta. And the progesterone prescription ran out 4 days before beta. So if AF hadnt have come I’d have had a problem - as they refused to prescribe more. But I’m trying to take that as water under the bridge now. Trying.

Good news is that we have the first second opinion consult set up for Thursday evening! Only via Skype, but I’m pleased we managed to get something in that quickly (we took a cancellation slot) as the one thing that keeps me going through all of this rubbish is taking action.
Only problem now is I need to get all my records scanned in and sent over to them tomorrow!
Plus DH and I have our own plan - let’s hope the new clinic is on board with it...

And I need to find somewhere to do my monitoring locally. I have no clue where to start for this. I’m going to ask my PCP for ideas when I see her tomorrow. Any hints much appreciated (note: I’m in Europe).

soehlerk · January 2018

@Benjay "because then it'd be a thing." Ugh, I totally get that. Sometimes I'll go a few days before I tell DH b/c it's not worth us both being sad and him feeling like he has to comfort me. IF just sucks the joy out of marriage some days.

AFM yesterday was IUI #6. Follicles & sperm count were all stellar...which is great, but makes it frustrating when they still can't connect. I'm just feeling crotchety today. Not sad, not even angry necessarily...just the kind of grouchy where you know you're being ridiculous, but you don't want to be nice. I want to go back to before I cared about TTC. I also wouldn't say no to a night of drinking.

We're also working on our adoption application. Or, I should say, I am. I've got all my stuff done, but now I need to get DH to fill out his side of the paperwork, which I know will take FOREVER.

QOTW: Frank's red hot sauce. I put it on my eggs each morning, and I make a fantastic buffalo sauce with it.

serownarain · January 2018

@emmasemm that is awesome you found a provider who will Skype with You! I work in the medical field and I can tell you a provider willing to do that really cares! I hope things go better for you oversees!

I've been having a rough day. BFN this morning, DH and I not getting along well right now. Working night clinic so its always a long night.

Worldtravler0522 · January 2018

Thanks for the support everyone. I'm not going to sugarcoat it I am struggling really bad right now. I have my follow up with the RE in late February to discuss next steps. I've considered looking into more people locally and close by in bigger cities to get another look but I'm not sure if I want to go through the hassle. I just sincerely don't think I will ever be able to do this and it's a tough pill to swallow. I will likely not be around too much for awhile since I don't really have much to report and I just feel like an enormous downer. Thanks again for the support, it brings me comfort on my hardest days.

wishing-and-hoping · January 2018

Sorry to all of you going through a hard time. @Worldtravler0522 - in this place, I think it's ok to be a downer. and I think you should hang out here as long as it is helping you.

@soehlerk I have that mood you're describing somewhat regularly! Grouchy and kinda want to be. I warn my husband/whoever else is around and just lean into it.

QOTW: gonna be honest and say.... mayonnaise
unless butter counts.

funkykey · January 2018

@BenJay - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

@emmasemm - I am feeling hopeful for your next round. Sounds like IVF in Germany is pretty, err, conservative. I hope the new clinic is a much better fit!

@soehlerk - good luck with this IUI!

@serownarain - I'm sorry for the BFN.

@hoffmanr7 & @Worldtravler0522 - I've been thinking of you two lots.

A couple of years ago, I saw this blog post:
https://cupofjo.com/2014/04/motherhood-mondays-what-if-you-cant-have-a-baby/
and then started reading through Mara Kofoed's blog archives:
https://dannyandmara.com/category/infertility/

I'm not sure if you've seen? It's about a couple who went through 2 failed rounds of IVF, and then decided to stop trying. She talks about the process and their decision eloquently and beautifully. Anyway, if you haven't seen it, I hope you can find some comfort in it.

AFM: Still waiting on AF and to start preparing for FET #2. AF should be here in the next few days, and I am terrified to move on. At first, I was so excited to start each treatment. Now, each one seems a little bit more terrifying.

hoffmanr7 · February 2018

Found this online today....thought I would share it with all of you ladies

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