Hi! I’m so sorry it’s taken me this long to respond. We ended up doing IVF and our miracle girl is now here!
TW
I hold each and every person that is still waiting and hoping in my heart. Keep fighting and moving forward. All my love and hugs!
Married 2011
TTC #1 since April 2015
Fur child: One awesome Golden Retriever IUI August 2016 : Cancelled due to polyp September 2016: Polyp removal/hysteroscopy October 2016: IUI #1- BFN November 2016: IUI #2- BFN December 2016: IUI #3 - BFN January/February 2017 - IVF + ICSI + PGD March 2017 - FET
I finished my 10-day round of Progesterone on Friday and AF came the next day. Tomorrow I start my very first round of Clomid, I am so excited and very nervous. Does anyone have any tips when taking it or know where I could get advice from women who have taken it?
QOTW: I honestly chose my current profession because of the job security and the opportunity for growth. I know that sounds super boring, but what I do for work isn't really that important to me. I care more about what I am able to do outside of my job.
**TW** Well here I am at my third loss. Confirmed today that hcg is trending down. While this sucks, it is at least relieved that it wasn’t an ectopic pregnancy. I meet with my RE next week to discuss further plans.
@mrsjcrane so sorry about your loss. I hope your RE can give u some answers. @be08ryan clomid often doesn't have too many side effects, I had some hot flushes at night and dry skin. It's not uncommon to not respond by the first blood test so don't worry too much if that happens. Fx it works for you
I got my period today, which is the first time in 15 months. Everyone says I should be happy cause that's good progress. My aim is to get a baby not a period so I'm feeling much more devastated then happy. Start next treatment cycle tomorrow
@mrsjcrane I am so sorry for your loss. All the luck to you at your RE appointment next week.
@mighty-mouse Thank you for the advice! I’m sorry this month wasn’t successful. You absolutely don’t have to be happy about getting your period. Sulk it out for a day or two (or three or four), then when your ready, put your game face back on! FX next month is your month!!
@mrsjcrane i'm so sorry. loss is awful for so many reasons, one being the emotional rollercoaster it puts you on. But so so glad it wasn't ectopic. How are you feeling about everything?
@mighty-mouse yeah it's hard to get excited about a period. Literally the only time I was excited was the month I had my hysteroscopy (since we weren't trying) and I was ready to get going with the next treatment cycle.
QOTW: my profession (real estate) kinda chose me. I was working a different job and a customer who was a realtor asked me to interview to be his assistant. It snowballed from there. It is nice because it's fairly flexible and you learn new things all the time.
TTC History in Spoiler
Me: 29 DH:34 TTC 21 cycles All TI cycles BFN (with letrozole, ovidrel, prometrium) Hysteroscopy + Polypectomy + D&C on 1/3 IUI #1 February 6, BFP 2/21, CP 2/26 IUI #2 March 14, BFN IUI #3 April 11, BFN IUI #4 May 11, BFN July 2018 IVF, developed lead follicle, converted to TI, BFN August/September 2018 IVF converted to freeze-all: 7 mature eggs; we fertilized 3 and froze 4. 3/3 fertilized and 1 blast! October 2018 FET-BFN November 2018 FET-TBD
@mighty-mouse sorry you got AF but good you get to start treatment - what are you doing.
@wishing-and-hoping wow sounds like it was a perfect job and way to find it!
AFM Got our protocol for IVF#4 and I’m having huge issues getting hold of the meds prescribed. It’s causing me a lot of stress as AF is likely to come at the weekend. Clock is ticking...
QOTW I actually started to study to be a vet, had a family major issue which meant I went home to take care of some stuff, broke my leg and had to take a long time off and the office I’d just started working at before let me study whilst I was 1.5 years off sick and I fell into accountancy. It might not have been my choice, but it’s the perfect profession for me and has taken me all over the world and provided more opportunities than I could ever have dreamt of.
Me 43 DH 45 Married 12/2016 TTC #1 since 04/2015 AMA, DOR (AMH 0.65, AFC 2-4) and autoimmune issues (RA, APS), low TSH, adenomyosis 7 retrievals, 3 transfers
Jun19 FET BFP, due date 7th March 2020, DD born Feb20
Sep17 IVF1 - 1ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN Nov17 IVF2 - 1ER, 0F Jan18 IVF3 - 3ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN Feb18 - second opinion and additional testing Apr18 IVF4 - cancelled (E2 too high) May/Jun18 IVF4 - 4ER, 0M, 1F, 1 frozen day 3 (not best quality) Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - 5 ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (not best quality) Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - 4ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (good quality) Aug/Sep18 IVF7 - cancelled (cyst) Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - 3ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen Day 3 (excellent quality) Oct18 IVF8 - Cancelled (cyst and too low TSH) Oct18-Jan19 bringing TSH under control Feb19 ERA and hysteroscopy Mar19 Investigation for fibroid and adenomyosis Apr19 adenomyosis confirmed, polyps removed Jun19 FET after 2 months Lupron, autoimmune protocol, transferred two day 3 frozen embryos
Sep17 - Pergoveris 10-17 Sep, Orgalutran 15-18 Sep, Ovitrelle 18 Sep, ER 20 Sep for 2 follies, 1 mature egg, fertilized, ET 1x 2d 4-cell embryo 22/09, 05/10 BFN Nov17 IVF2 - Pergoveris 2-14 Nov, Orgalutran 5-14 Nov, Ovitrelle 15 Nov, ER 17 Nov for 3 follies, 1 mature egg, did not fertilize Jan18 IVF3 - Pergoveris 30 Dec - 8 Jan, Orgalutran 5-8 Jan, Ovitrelle 9 Jan, ER 11 Jan 3 eggs, 2 mature, 1 fertilized, ET 1x 4d 12-cell embryo 15/01, 24/01 BFN May/Jun18 IVF4 - Rekovelle 25-29 May, Menogon 30May - 2Jun, Zomacton 25 27 29 31 May and 2Jun, Cetrotide 30May - 3Jun, Gonasi 3Jun, ER 5Jun 4 eggs, none mature, two matured overnight, 1 fertilized with ICSI, Frozen day 3 but not good quality Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - Rekovelle 21-24 June, Menogon 25Jun-3Jul, Puregon 4-5Jul, Zomacton 21 23 25 27 29 Jun, Cetrotide 25Jun-5Jul, Gonasi 6Jul, ER 8Jul 5 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 but not good quality Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - Rekovelle 26-29 Jul, Menogon 30Jul-7Aug, Buserelin 26Jul-7Aug, Zomacton 26 28 30 Jul 1 3 Aug, Gonasi 7Aug, ER 9Aug 4 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized (normal IVF), 2 frozen day 3 good quality Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - Menogon 19-30Sep, Buserelin 19-30Sep, Zomacton 19 21 23 25 27 Sep, Ovitrelle 1 Oct, ER 3 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 excellent quality
Fav Quote: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return
@be08ryan - Good luck on clomid. Of all the drugs I've taken, clomid is probably my least favourite - I just found the side effects (hot flashes, mood swings, extra painful ovulation) really pronounced. There should be some threads discussing the clomid side effects.
@funkykey oh I have everything crossed for you! And I know you’re with a lot of our ex Sep17 IVF group in the April FET group at the moment, so hopefully it’s also comforting having some of those familiar faces around
AFM - we got the meds!!! So next step is praying for AF to stay away until Monday! Step by step is how we’ll take it again.
Me 43 DH 45 Married 12/2016 TTC #1 since 04/2015 AMA, DOR (AMH 0.65, AFC 2-4) and autoimmune issues (RA, APS), low TSH, adenomyosis 7 retrievals, 3 transfers
Jun19 FET BFP, due date 7th March 2020, DD born Feb20
Sep17 IVF1 - 1ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN Nov17 IVF2 - 1ER, 0F Jan18 IVF3 - 3ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN Feb18 - second opinion and additional testing Apr18 IVF4 - cancelled (E2 too high) May/Jun18 IVF4 - 4ER, 0M, 1F, 1 frozen day 3 (not best quality) Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - 5 ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (not best quality) Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - 4ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (good quality) Aug/Sep18 IVF7 - cancelled (cyst) Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - 3ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen Day 3 (excellent quality) Oct18 IVF8 - Cancelled (cyst and too low TSH) Oct18-Jan19 bringing TSH under control Feb19 ERA and hysteroscopy Mar19 Investigation for fibroid and adenomyosis Apr19 adenomyosis confirmed, polyps removed Jun19 FET after 2 months Lupron, autoimmune protocol, transferred two day 3 frozen embryos
Sep17 - Pergoveris 10-17 Sep, Orgalutran 15-18 Sep, Ovitrelle 18 Sep, ER 20 Sep for 2 follies, 1 mature egg, fertilized, ET 1x 2d 4-cell embryo 22/09, 05/10 BFN Nov17 IVF2 - Pergoveris 2-14 Nov, Orgalutran 5-14 Nov, Ovitrelle 15 Nov, ER 17 Nov for 3 follies, 1 mature egg, did not fertilize Jan18 IVF3 - Pergoveris 30 Dec - 8 Jan, Orgalutran 5-8 Jan, Ovitrelle 9 Jan, ER 11 Jan 3 eggs, 2 mature, 1 fertilized, ET 1x 4d 12-cell embryo 15/01, 24/01 BFN May/Jun18 IVF4 - Rekovelle 25-29 May, Menogon 30May - 2Jun, Zomacton 25 27 29 31 May and 2Jun, Cetrotide 30May - 3Jun, Gonasi 3Jun, ER 5Jun 4 eggs, none mature, two matured overnight, 1 fertilized with ICSI, Frozen day 3 but not good quality Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - Rekovelle 21-24 June, Menogon 25Jun-3Jul, Puregon 4-5Jul, Zomacton 21 23 25 27 29 Jun, Cetrotide 25Jun-5Jul, Gonasi 6Jul, ER 8Jul 5 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 but not good quality Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - Rekovelle 26-29 Jul, Menogon 30Jul-7Aug, Buserelin 26Jul-7Aug, Zomacton 26 28 30 Jul 1 3 Aug, Gonasi 7Aug, ER 9Aug 4 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized (normal IVF), 2 frozen day 3 good quality Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - Menogon 19-30Sep, Buserelin 19-30Sep, Zomacton 19 21 23 25 27 Sep, Ovitrelle 1 Oct, ER 3 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 excellent quality
Fav Quote: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return
Hey y’all...been lurking while we wait for my surgery (a little less than a month to go!) I’m starting to get really nervous about it but I think it’s just all the anticipation! I’m kind of annoyed right now with our RE’s office, I think bc we haven’t really started trying with them yet, just gone through testing, etc. nobody really knows me or knows what’s going on and I’ve been having a lot of issues with my estrogen Rx. So he ordered lab work for me a few weeks after I started taking estrogen to check my levels, and I never heard from them after I had that test done. So I called finally because I was running out of my Rx and needed them to refill it. So the nurse says my levels are good and to keep doing what I’m doing...but when I pick up the Rx the label is instructing me to take half of what I was taking. So I call back (each time I have to do this it takes like a day to get anyone to call me back) and she’s like oh that’s weird, no keep taking the amount you were taking. So I do that but I of course go through the Rx twice as fast as I should have, so now the pharmacy won’t refill it. So I spend all day yesterday trying to get someone on the phone and when I finally do the nurse goes “are you sure you should be taking that much? Your levels are really high..” I was like are you asking me??????? So now I’m waiting for her to talk to a doctor and call me back today about that. UGH. This is not a fun thing for them to mess around with bc I am HORMONAL and moody so, I went ahead and told the nurse that I’ve been sticking to the diet and not losing weight so maybe that could be because my estrogen is too high? FX they get it straightened out today!
Re: TTTC Checkin 04/17/2018
I hold each and every person that is still waiting and hoping in my heart. Keep fighting and moving forward. All my love and hugs!
IUI August 2016 : Cancelled due to polyp
September 2016: Polyp removal/hysteroscopy
October 2016: IUI #1- BFN
November 2016: IUI #2- BFN
December 2016: IUI #3 - BFN
January/February 2017 - IVF + ICSI + PGD
March 2017 - FET
I finished my 10-day round of Progesterone on Friday and AF came the next day. Tomorrow I start my very first round of Clomid, I am so excited and very nervous. Does anyone have any tips when taking it or know where I could get advice from women who have taken it?
QOTW: I honestly chose my current profession because of the job security and the opportunity for growth. I know that sounds super boring, but what I do for work isn't really that important to me. I care more about what I am able to do outside of my job.
Married: 9/16
TTC: 1/17
Dx: PCOS | AO
Round 1: 50mg Clomid - 4/18
BFP - 5/13/18
@be08ryan clomid often doesn't have too many side effects, I had some hot flushes at night and dry skin. It's not uncommon to not respond by the first blood test so don't worry too much if that happens. Fx it works for you
I got my period today, which is the first time in 15 months. Everyone says I should be happy cause that's good progress. My aim is to get a baby not a period so I'm feeling much more devastated then happy. Start next treatment cycle tomorrow
@mighty-mouse Thank you for the advice! I’m sorry this month wasn’t successful. You absolutely don’t have to be happy about getting your period. Sulk it out for a day or two (or three or four), then when your ready, put your game face back on! FX next month is your month!!
Married: 9/16
TTC: 1/17
Dx: PCOS | AO
Round 1: 50mg Clomid - 4/18
BFP - 5/13/18
@mighty-mouse yeah it's hard to get excited about a period. Literally the only time I was excited was the month I had my hysteroscopy (since we weren't trying) and I was ready to get going with the next treatment cycle.
QOTW: my profession (real estate) kinda chose me. I was working a different job and a customer who was a realtor asked me to interview to be his assistant. It snowballed from there. It is nice because it's fairly flexible and you learn new things all the time.
TTC 21 cycles
All TI cycles BFN (with letrozole, ovidrel, prometrium)
Hysteroscopy + Polypectomy + D&C on 1/3
IUI #1 February 6, BFP 2/21, CP 2/26
IUI #2 March 14, BFN
IUI #3 April 11, BFN
IUI #4 May 11, BFN
July 2018 IVF, developed lead follicle, converted to TI, BFN
August/September 2018 IVF converted to freeze-all: 7 mature eggs; we fertilized 3 and froze 4. 3/3 fertilized and 1 blast!
October 2018 FET-BFN
November 2018 FET-TBD
@mrsjcrane so so sorry to see you back
@mighty-mouse sorry you got AF but good you get to start treatment - what are you doing.
@wishing-and-hoping wow sounds like it was a perfect job and way to find it!
AFM
Got our protocol for IVF#4 and I’m having huge issues getting hold of the meds prescribed. It’s causing me a lot of stress as AF is likely to come at the weekend. Clock is ticking...
QOTW I actually started to study to be a vet, had a family major issue which meant I went home to take care of some stuff, broke my leg and had to take a long time off and the office I’d just started working at before let me study whilst I was 1.5 years off sick and I fell into accountancy. It might not have been my choice, but it’s the perfect profession for me and has taken me all over the world and provided more opportunities than I could ever have dreamt of.
Married 12/2016
TTC #1 since 04/2015
AMA, DOR (AMH 0.65, AFC 2-4) and autoimmune issues (RA, APS), low TSH, adenomyosis
7 retrievals, 3 transfers
Nov17 IVF2 - 1ER, 0F
Jan18 IVF3 - 3ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN
Feb18 - second opinion and additional testing
Apr18 IVF4 - cancelled (E2 too high)
May/Jun18 IVF4 - 4ER, 0M, 1F, 1 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - 5 ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - 4ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (good quality)
Aug/Sep18 IVF7 - cancelled (cyst)
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - 3ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen Day 3 (excellent quality)
Oct18 IVF8 - Cancelled (cyst and too low TSH)
Oct18-Jan19 bringing TSH under control
Feb19 ERA and hysteroscopy
Mar19 Investigation for fibroid and adenomyosis
Apr19 adenomyosis confirmed, polyps removed
Jun19 FET after 2 months Lupron, autoimmune protocol, transferred two day 3 frozen embryos
Nov17 IVF2 - Pergoveris 2-14 Nov, Orgalutran 5-14 Nov, Ovitrelle 15 Nov, ER 17 Nov for 3 follies, 1 mature egg, did not fertilize
Jan18 IVF3 - Pergoveris 30 Dec - 8 Jan, Orgalutran 5-8 Jan, Ovitrelle 9 Jan, ER 11 Jan 3 eggs, 2 mature, 1 fertilized, ET 1x 4d 12-cell embryo 15/01, 24/01 BFN
May/Jun18 IVF4 - Rekovelle 25-29 May, Menogon 30May - 2Jun, Zomacton 25 27 29 31 May and 2Jun, Cetrotide 30May - 3Jun, Gonasi 3Jun, ER 5Jun 4 eggs, none mature, two matured overnight, 1 fertilized with ICSI, Frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - Rekovelle 21-24 June, Menogon 25Jun-3Jul, Puregon 4-5Jul, Zomacton 21 23 25 27 29 Jun, Cetrotide 25Jun-5Jul, Gonasi 6Jul, ER 8Jul 5 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - Rekovelle 26-29 Jul, Menogon 30Jul-7Aug, Buserelin 26Jul-7Aug, Zomacton 26 28 30 Jul 1 3 Aug, Gonasi 7Aug, ER 9Aug 4 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized (normal IVF), 2 frozen day 3 good quality
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - Menogon 19-30Sep, Buserelin 19-30Sep, Zomacton 19 21 23 25 27 Sep, Ovitrelle 1 Oct, ER 3 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 excellent quality
Fav Quote: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return
@mrsjcrane - I'm so sorry.
@mighty-mouse - Ugh. I hear you. It's progress, but IF is still a sh*tty situation to be in. Hang in there!
@emmasemm - keeping FX that you get your drugs in time!!
AFM: We had our third FET today. We find out results in a couple of weeks. Really hoping that this is the one!
AFM - we got the meds!!! So next step is praying for AF to stay away until Monday! Step by step is how we’ll take it again.
Married 12/2016
TTC #1 since 04/2015
AMA, DOR (AMH 0.65, AFC 2-4) and autoimmune issues (RA, APS), low TSH, adenomyosis
7 retrievals, 3 transfers
Nov17 IVF2 - 1ER, 0F
Jan18 IVF3 - 3ER, 1F, 1ET, BFN
Feb18 - second opinion and additional testing
Apr18 IVF4 - cancelled (E2 too high)
May/Jun18 IVF4 - 4ER, 0M, 1F, 1 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - 5 ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (not best quality)
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - 4ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen day 3 (good quality)
Aug/Sep18 IVF7 - cancelled (cyst)
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - 3ER, 3M, 2F, 2 frozen Day 3 (excellent quality)
Oct18 IVF8 - Cancelled (cyst and too low TSH)
Oct18-Jan19 bringing TSH under control
Feb19 ERA and hysteroscopy
Mar19 Investigation for fibroid and adenomyosis
Apr19 adenomyosis confirmed, polyps removed
Jun19 FET after 2 months Lupron, autoimmune protocol, transferred two day 3 frozen embryos
Nov17 IVF2 - Pergoveris 2-14 Nov, Orgalutran 5-14 Nov, Ovitrelle 15 Nov, ER 17 Nov for 3 follies, 1 mature egg, did not fertilize
Jan18 IVF3 - Pergoveris 30 Dec - 8 Jan, Orgalutran 5-8 Jan, Ovitrelle 9 Jan, ER 11 Jan 3 eggs, 2 mature, 1 fertilized, ET 1x 4d 12-cell embryo 15/01, 24/01 BFN
May/Jun18 IVF4 - Rekovelle 25-29 May, Menogon 30May - 2Jun, Zomacton 25 27 29 31 May and 2Jun, Cetrotide 30May - 3Jun, Gonasi 3Jun, ER 5Jun 4 eggs, none mature, two matured overnight, 1 fertilized with ICSI, Frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jun/Jul18 IVF5 - Rekovelle 21-24 June, Menogon 25Jun-3Jul, Puregon 4-5Jul, Zomacton 21 23 25 27 29 Jun, Cetrotide 25Jun-5Jul, Gonasi 6Jul, ER 8Jul 5 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 but not good quality
Jul/Aug18 IVF6 - Rekovelle 26-29 Jul, Menogon 30Jul-7Aug, Buserelin 26Jul-7Aug, Zomacton 26 28 30 Jul 1 3 Aug, Gonasi 7Aug, ER 9Aug 4 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized (normal IVF), 2 frozen day 3 good quality
Sep/Oct18 IVF7 - Menogon 19-30Sep, Buserelin 19-30Sep, Zomacton 19 21 23 25 27 Sep, Ovitrelle 1 Oct, ER 3 eggs, 3 mature, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 2 frozen day 3 excellent quality
Fav Quote: The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return
@funkykey thinking about you!!!!!!!!!!!!
hugs to everyone else!!!!!!!!!
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
3 Losses, 8/16 11/16 and 6/2017