TTA35 Weekly Check in 4/17/18

ndz2018 · April 2018

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment):

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable):

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?):

Rants/Raves:

Questions for the group:

GTKY: What actress would play you in a movie about your life?

What are you grateful for this week?

Mack2342 · April 2018

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment): WTO

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable): CD4

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?): had US yesterday and started femara. They upped dose of gonal f and will start that soon. US next Monday to determine when to trigger and schedule IUI

Rants/Raves: I hate the new threads at bottom of page on mobile bump now! And the advertisements in the corner of mobile. I keep hitting it while typing.

Questions for the group:

GTKY: What actress would play you in a movie about your life? I’ve been told by several people that I resemble Anne heche so maybe her

ndz2018 · April 2018

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment): FET Scheduled for 5/8

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable): Cd 5

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?): Prenats, Vit C, D and Ubiquinol

Rants/Raves: Nothing much next monitoring appointment is thur morning for lining check. I responded well last cycle so i'm hoping for the same results. Since I got my new date for my FET and used an online FET due date.. If all goes well my due date will be the day after my moms birthday I couldn't think of of better bday present for her! I'm really hoping the first one takes for so many reasons..i think mainly because hes our only PGS normal boy. I still have this 3 mosaics that I dont know the sexes of and I also have 4 PGS normal girls FX everything goes well !

Questions for the group:

GTKY: What actress would play you in a movie about your life? I think Jennifer Aniston would be perfect LOL

What are you grateful for this week? I'm grateful for my new FET date and ready to get this show on the road!

@Mack2342 omg i hate the new adds!!! They're super annoying!!!

bakerstreetboys · April 2018

@ndz2018 So exciting that your new FET date is coming up! Fx for you

@Mack2342 I now totally picture you as Anne Heche....

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment): WTO, in process of testing

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable): CD6

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?): I had my baseline u/s and day "3" blood work done yesterday. The tech saw 14 follicles total, so hoping that's enough. Next week I have my saline HSG, H's SA, and then progesterone blood test on day 19. After all of that, we finally get to talk with the RE on May 23. I'm already gearing myself up to push for treatment. Taking prenatals, Ubiquinol, the alphabet of vitamins.

Rants/Raves: Super tired of winter. We had a crazy ice storm that took out power in about a third of the city. On the plus side, I'm starting to feel better and hope to get back to the gym tomorrow! I really find that a work out gives me a bit of a mood boost and it pretty much the only thing that gets my mind of ttc.

Questions for the group: Did your REs give good reasons as to why they chose to do IUI or IVF first?

GTKY: What actress would play you in a movie about your life? I used to get told that I look like Winona Ryder, so maybe her even though she's a little crazy!

ndz2018 · April 2018

@bakerstreetboys We never did IUIs because of my age , 37, and my H's MFI. She said there was a very slim chance of IUIs working for us so we wouldn't even bother with them because most likely they'd be a waste of time and moved right to IVF.

bakerstreetboys · April 2018

@ndz2018 Thanks for the response. I'm interested to hear what the RE will say about this, but I'm inclined to move right to IVF as well. I'm already 40 and don't want to waste any more time.

Mack2342 · April 2018

@bakerstreetboys so my RE gave me the option of IVF but also said that bc I have a son and he was born in 2015 and we had been pregnant twice after that he knew we could get pregnant it was more about finding the “good” egg. So he thought IUI was good for us. He said at that time he didn’t feel comfortable with us spending the money since we already had a son which I agreed based on the chances of take home baby. However after our genetic test with our last loss RE changed his tune a bit and really thought IVF could work. I waiver between spending the money and not. So far I’m still in the not.

mich_elle · April 2018

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment): WTO (+OPK this am so prob tomorrow)

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable): CD16

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?): prenatals, Vit D, CoQ10

Rants/Raves: I can't believe this month is half over already! My goodness-it flew by for me! We will TTC one last time on our own over the next few days and TBH, I'm not looking forward to it. It's like a task I need to do, something to check off my To Do list. Because of DH mild ED issue, we try not to make a big deal about HIO so that it doesn't affect his performance but we both know how much is riding on this one so...I wouldn't be surprised if it's a bust. He takes Cialis but it doesn't always work! Mind is definitely over matter here. He's been super busy with work so we've really gotten disconnected and now I feel like sex will be...I don't know...weird. I think we need some time away, without DS, just the two of us to reconnect. But, you know, work gets in the way. If you recall, he was in Europe recently (DS had the flu, I was so sick & he lost his friggin wallet!) for 4 days. Well, he just found out that he'll be back in France the first week of June! I really hope that the trip won't interfere with us doing IVF. We shall see. Christ, you'd think I'm PMSing with how down and negative I feel. Sorry ladies

Questions for the group: If you took pomegranate juice &/or pineapple core, how much & when in the process?

GTKY: What actress would play you in a movie about your life? Melissa McCarthy or Amy Schumer!

What are you grateful for this week? We may be able to fly my mom in from AZ to stay with us from May-June to help take care of DS while I go to all the appointments. She's had 4 major back/neck surgeries in as many years and is having back pain again. She has bulging discs and needs an injection (April 24th). She also has horrible arthritis in her foot and needs an injection (May 4th). FX she finds relief with those injections and can get her butt on a plane back here! LOL!

mich_elle · April 2018

@Mack2342 GL with next week's appt! And, as for your rant, SAME! So annoying!

@ndz2018 YAY for your FET date! FX for you lady!

@bakerstreetboys I'm super jelly of your follie count...14! That sounds great to me! With the way time is flying by (at least for me!) you're appt will be here before you know it! GL!

Momifbysea · April 2018

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment): benched until FET

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable): CD2

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?): just prenatals and vitamin D and waiting...

Rants/Raves: Extra work being piled on me before my vacation next week!

Questions for the group: I feel dumb asking this, but since I'm just starting to use this on my computer versus my phone, how do I make my signature a spoiler so people don't have to see this long thing every time I post? Thanks. I'm not techy at all...

GTKY: What actress would play you in a movie about your life? Renee Zellweger, as in Bridget Jones

What are you grateful for this week? That I am going on the cruise next week and have had fun packing and shopping for last minute things for it.

@ndz18 I'm so excited for your FET to finally be close! It will be here before you know it!

@mich_elle I get it on the whole sex thing. I feel like this whole TTC can become so like clinical when we have all these interventions and so programmed, I dunno, but we really need to reconnect too. Hopefully on this vacation if DD can hang out with others so we have some time. I'm hoping your husband's schedule doesn't screw up your IVF calendar...it's so hard when people travel for work. Sending hope and luck your way!

@bakerstreetboys our RE gave us the options from most minimal to most intervention, so he basically laid out our odds if we tried on our own versus IUI versus medicated IUI versus IVF and then left it up to us. Part of me wanted to be TOLD what to do, but I guess it was also nice to not feel he was steering us to IVF just to get the $$. In the end, we did a couple of IUIs just I think to convince ourselves that yes, at my age, we really DID need IVF, but we had to go through the steps like that to be comfortable rather than just leap to IVF if that makes sense. It's really what you're comfortable with. And insurance coverage. And your tolerance for the drugs, injections, emotional rollercoaster, etc. Good luck!

kristimh80 · April 2018

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment): Benched till next FET due to RE schedule.

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable): CD 1

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?): Relaxing...getting myself good for next cycle.

Rants/Raves: Grateful for all the ladies on here.

GTKY: What actress would play you in a movie about your life? Probably Julianne Hough

mich_elle · April 2018

@Momifbysea I see you figured out the spoiler box

And, can I come with you on your cruise?!?! Ugh, I'm having flashbacks to our 1 yr anniversary cruise to Bermuda and it was PERFECT! Ours is 4/28 but it's also my nephew's 1st Holy Communion (& hopefully CD1)! So, no trip for us and definitely not if we have to pay for IVF!!! Ugh, I need a vacation!

@kristimh80 Shit. I'm sorry to read your update/siggy love. Ugh, I felt like this was "it" for you. (((hugs))) But I do like your mindset: relax and prep for next time. FX for you lady!

bakerstreetboys · April 2018

@mich_elle I hear you about ttc sex; I hate having it on the mental calendar and feeling like it has to happen.

@Momifbysea Sounds like you had a good RE who wasn't pushy. Nice to have options, but I totally get the part of you that wanted to be told what to do! Hopefully we are given some options at the next appointment.

@Mack2342 I'm in the same boat I think, it's a matter of finding the "good egg". I'm just not sure how patient I'd be with IUI, but also not sure that they'll even offer us IVF. Money is definitely a factor. My province pays for IVF, but the funded wait list is at least 12-14 months long and I can't wait for that, so it would be OOP. Has your RE's office had their raffle yet? We had a radio station that ran a contest and ended up paying for four couples to get IVF. I wish they were running it now!

@kristimh80 I can't see siggies, but sorry to read that your FET got pushed back. I hope you get a chance to relax before next month.

Mack2342 · April 2018

@bakerstreetboys it’s this Saturday so I will know that evening. I’m sure we won’t win but it would be nice. It would otherwise be all out of pocket for us.

Momifbysea · April 2018

@kristimh80 I'm so sorry to see your update. I guess I forget that even with PGS it's not 100%. I've been trying to keep the hope up. I really admire your spirit and pray that this next FET is it for you!

vlagrl29 · April 2018

Quick update on me and I'll read all your replies later today. Ok so what I finally realized is the clomid side effects from Feb gave me anxiety which in turn triggered my anxiety out and I stayed in fight or flight too long therefore having adrenal fatigue. Each month gets better. I've been having good days which never happened before. So I went ahead and called my therapist and started seeing her again this week. My doctor is upping my zoloft from 50 to 100mg in hopes that's all I need to tame my anxiety and get my normal self back. I'm doing a lot of self help too - nature walks, baths, gentle yoga, talking to my BFF a LOT which helps a ton cause she gets it. So this would explain why I've been extra tired and anxious lately with a slightly elevated cortisol level.

We are on a TTC break so I hope you guys don't mind I still post here. Anyone taking zoloft and upped your dose - how did that go?

Momifbysea · April 2018

@vlagrl29 that totally makes sense regarding your adrenal fatigue from the anxiety. I suffer from anxiety too (okay, never officially diagnosed but my mom has it my aunts have it, so it runs in the fam) although have tried over the years to manage it with self-help and diet. That usually does the trick but I think after my divorce was the worst. As time passes I'm usually on the upswing, haha. Anyway, of COURSE post here! We would miss you too much if you just disappeared!

Breaks are good, and this process is too stressful to ignore our bodies when they need a break!

BuckeyeNut05 · April 2018

Status (WTO/TWW/Benched/in process of testing or treatment):

I've made it through week one of the TWW. I've had some cramping, which is usually a good sign for me, but no sore boobs, which is a bad sign.

CD, CD/DPO (if applicable):

I am 6 DPO.

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment? Vitamins/supplements?):

Nothing special this cycle other than Prenatal vitamins, temping and OPKs.

Rants/Raves:
Rant: I had an allergic reaction to who knows what last night and my left eyeball swelled shut, so I looked gorgeous today!
Rave: I just hit up the Der Dutchman buffet for dinner and oh my word it was good!

Questions for the group:

None right now.

GTKY: What actress would play you in a movie about your life?

Someone tall, gangly and uncoordinated (but awesome

BuckeyeNut05 · April 2018

The Bump ate the rest of my post!

What are you grateful for this week?

I am thankful for my MIL this week. She drove up (we're 7 hours away) to watch our girls for the week while they're on spring break so my husband and I didn't have to take time off of work.

vlagrl29 · April 2018

@momifbysea - yeah it's been hard because I do so many things that keep my stress at a minimum and even thought I had a stress free life. Heck I practice yoga so it shouldn't be an issue. I had no idea it could just manifest out again just like that - a trigger. I haven't really had it since my first marriage - that's really where it all began and then anxiety attacks which were not fun at all. He had passed away before we got divorced so that led me to the ER thinking I was dying but I was just having major anxiety and couldn't even think straight. I just don't feel I could or would want to be pregnant now in the state I'm in. I actually told my therapist it's not even an option now and I need to be myself again for 3 months before we discuss it.

@mack2342 - hope the increase in the gonal f does the trick for you

@ndz2018 - glad you FET is coming up. I'm sure it feels like it's been forever since you started the process

@bakerstreetboys - GL with all your testing - I would do IVF if I was you and if it was an option. It's so expensive!

@mich_elle - maybe you can spice up the sexy time. I always found it was good to have variety. I have to say now I'm so relieved we aren't having to time sex anymore. that got old.

@kristimh80 - I'm so sorry your FET didnt work out. That must be upsetting but I hope your next one is the one that sticks!

@BuckeyeNut05 - you guys have a late spring break. we had ours the week of March 19.

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