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TTTC Check-in 11/19/18

ChristenMA83ChristenMA83 member
edited November 2018 in Trouble TTC
Welcome @PoeMasque

Congrats to @Bababatty for moving to the graduates list.  Fingers crossed @funkykey will join you there soon.

As always, please double-check your name and confirm your Dx & Rx.

QOTW: What is your dream job if all jobs paid the same?

2018 BFP Hall of Fame:
lablover78 dx: PCOS, Compound Heterozygous MTHFR Rx: IVF
Tops-2: dx: anovulatory PCOS Rx: Metformin, Letrozole & TI
halfanewt: possible PCOS, MTHFR gene, slight MFI Rx: IVF
seethosestars: dx: DOR Rx: IVF + FET #1
Kim41313: dx: unexplained Rx: IVF
soehlerk: dx: Unexplained Rx: Femara + IUI
Mlight28: dx Unexplained Rx: Clomid
SoonToBeMommaHowe: dx: Unexplained  Rx: naturally until IVF
honeybeebub: dx:septate uterus, MTHFR  Rx:  septum resection surgery, baby aspirin & progesterone
be08ryan:  dx: PCOS and AO Rx: Clomid
kiwielopingbride: Dx: Unexplained Rx: IUI
thothscribe81: dx: unexplained Rx: IVF
kristimh80: dx: unexplained Rx: Injectables + trigger + IUI
BWhitta: dx: PCOS, low AMH and endo Rx: letrozole
Worldtravler0522 dx: PCOS/Unexplained Rx: IVF
Bababatty: dx:Low Motility  Rx: IVF

PAGING:

@aeb1116: dx: unexplained Rx: IUI
@allisona66: dx: waiting for testing
@amac2313: dx: unknown Rx: Clomid
@Asampson87: dx: unexplained + MFI  Rx: metformin + testing
@Bgreenfield10: dx: anovulatory PCOS, LPD Rx: Clomid + trigger
@Brooke4131: dx: Secondary unexplained Rx: in testing
@BenJay: Dx: PCOS/unexplained Rx. Metformin + supplements
@beec2421: dx: PCOS, hypothyroidism Rx: metformin, synthroid, clomid
@bbtobumpie - dx: irregular cycles, in testing. Rx: pending.
@ChristinaV2015: dx: blocked tubes, PCOS, endo + MFI  Rx: lap, OPKs + TI
@ChristenMA83 : dx: MFI Rx: IVF w/ISCI
@Charligirl28: dx: unexplained Rx: Clomid
@courtneyh2013: dx: MFI Rx: IUI + clomid
@drewsdarlin: dx: RPL, PCOS, Hashimotos, low vitamin D and Iron RX: ?
@echocharlietango: dx: Unexplained Rx: trying naturally
@emgem819 dx: PCOS, Rx: provera, femara + Bravelle
@emmasemm: dx: DOR & autoimmune Rx: IVF
@eranvo27: dx: anovulatory PCOS Rx: metformin
@floridanursegirl: dx: unexplained anovulation Rx:Metformin, IUI+Femara+trigger
@fluffybookworm: dx: Anovulation + insulin resistance Rx: Metformin + prometrium + testing
@funkykey dx: unexplained Rx: IVF
@hannahlce: dx: anovulatory PCOS Rx: metformin + letrozole
@Happyin14: dx: unexplained, RPL Rx: IVF
@inthewoods23 - dx:MFI. Rx: pending.
@jrm_14: dx: Adrenal/overian insufficiency, Borderline-low AMH, Low progesterone Rx: IUI w/ injectables.
@jmr1515: dx: Mild MFI/morph, fibroid  Rx: Surgery + TI
@kgabhart: dx: Unexplained/PCOS  Rx: letrozole + IUI
@Kate437: dx:anovulatory   Rx:Letrozole + trigger
@Knottie1467155066: dx: unknown Rx: letrozole + trigger + TI
@kls2016 - dx: in testing. Rx: pending.
@ladystout08: dx: unknown Rx: waiting for testing
@leafyarch: dx: MFI, no thyroid Rx: IVF
@linz36: dx: Low AFC, MFI  Rx: testing/IUI
@manhattanmama2: dx: unexplained Rx: IVF
@mirabelle33: dx: endometriosis/endometrioma, DOR, AMA, Rx: IVF
@meganttc3: dx: PCOS, unexplained Rx: waiting to test
@mrsjcrane: dx: unexplained Rx: femara + trigger + TI + 2nd HCG booster
@mighty-mouse: dx:pcos & HA Rx: provera/letrozole + trigger
@mackenzie07 dx: PCOS and Endo  Rx: metformin, letrozole, ovidrel
@MicahDahn: Dx: irregular cycles Rx: preparing for testing
@moloninge Dx:PCOS, hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, fibroids. Rx:Metformin,Synthroid,IUI w/letrozole, ovidrel, and progesterone.
@mandasand: dx: low AMH  Rx:IVF (Lupron, Menopur + Follistim)
@Mythril: dx: PCOS (anovulatory) Rx:levothyroxine, metformin and femara + TI
@nurseerin2012: dx: unexplained Rx: letrozole + IUI
@oklahomak: dx: PCOS Rx: metformin/letrozole/estradiol/progesterone+ trigger
@PoeMasque: dx: Unexplained Rx:  letrozole with TI
@rachlee2010: dx: DOR Rx: IUI
@rmarble23: dx: MFI Rx: IVF
@Samanthaarielxo dx: anovulation Rx: still in testing
@sarah0985: dx: PCOS, possible blocked tubes Rx: Lap
@SM746830: dx: PCOS, blocked tubes Rx: Surgery, Clomid
@starlitfae dx: MFI & balanced translocation, thyroid  Rx: ivf with pgd testing
@SP128: in testing/unexplained
@serownarain: dx: in testing
@sarahven dx:anovulation and PCOS. Rx: femara
@sincethelastday - dx:irregular cycles, low morph. Rx: Femara.
@sailorariel - dx: fibroids. Rx: fibroid removal surgery.
@wishing-and-hoping: dx: unexplained rx: poss. IVF


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1.  How long have you been TTC?

2.  What is your diagnosis?

3.  What is your current Rx plan?

December FET Spreadsheet
TTC History in spoiler  Instagram
Me 35 - DH 42
Married Oct 2007
TTC Since Oct 2010 - MFI Diagnosis 2012 (Morphology 1% + High DNA Frag)
IUI x2 in 2012 - BFN
IVF #1 Feb 2018 - 9 Retrieved - 8 Mature - 5 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
FET#1 March 2018 - BFP - MMC May @ 10w4d
FET#2 July 2018 - BFN
IVF #2 Nov 2018 - 10 Retrieved - 10 Mature - 8 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
“Never give up on something that you can't go a day without thinking about.”― Winston Churchill
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Re: TTTC Check-in 11/19/18

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    inthewoods23inthewoods23 member
    Good morning ladies!

    I don't have anything really new to report, just a waiting game right now. Almost everything from my blood work is in the normal range. Still waiting on a result related to my thyroid. We did the genetic screening and will have results if we're carriers of anything by the 29th. I'll be calling the RE next Monday to set up the appointment to develop a treatment plan.

    QOTW: What is your dream job if all jobs paid the same? Probably something related to animals like rescue or a vet. Otherwise I would love to travel as my job.
    *TW* History:
    Me: 34 DH: 36 | Together since 2007 | Married July 2016

    TTC #1 since 7.2017
    Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies

    IUI #1-3 | all BFN
    IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
    FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
    RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
    FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
    2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
    Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
    TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20

    Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
    Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
    Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
    Bloodwork | 10.21.21 | high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
    BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22 B) | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy
    DS born 7.19.22 after induction


    TTC #2 begins 6.2023
    Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
    Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
    Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
    Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
    Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
    Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
    Repeat labs in 8 weeks
    Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
    TTC put on pause
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    sincethelastdaysincethelastday member
    @funkykey - need to know when your second beta is!!! All things crossed for you!!

    @ChristenMA83 - when’s your transfer? Did those other two eggs fertilize? Hoping for a very smooth transfer and that the two week wait flies by and results in wonderful news!!

    @inthewoods23 - ugh, waiting. I hope the rest of the week flies by and that you don’t have to wait long to see your RE for your treatment plan appointment! 

    @mirabelle33 - still been thinking of you! Hope life has been treating you well in general during this time. 

    AFM: DH is back safe and sound and AF showed up yesterday, so very happy to have life go back to normal and to start feeling productive again with beginning round 2 of Letrozole. I go back and forth with having high hopes that this little pill will do the trick and feeling like I’m just doing my time until I can move forward with a more intensive treatment. Either way, my RE gave me a refill for four more cycles (including this round). So I’ll be in “Letrozole Land” probably till March and then if this doesn’t work I’ll be going back to my RE to discuss what’s next. 

    QOTW: I actually really enjoy my job right now (I’m a social worker who works with people with disabilities), but it can get very stressful at times, so probably would open my own bakery (I love to bake!)


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    ChristenMA83ChristenMA83 member
    edited November 2018
    @sincethelastday you stole my QOTW answer.  I've always wanted to run a bakery...but not do any of the cleaning.

    AFM: I'll be doing an FET, so transfer won't be until mid-December.  My clinic doesn't do fresh transfers.  The two stragglers did fertilize, so I ended up with 8 fertilized.  But as of yesterday (day 5) only one made it to freeze and there were still 3 they were watching for a potential day 6 freeze.  I'm waiting for that call still to find out how many blasts we have on ice.  I was pretty disappointed with yesterday's report but hoping for some good news today.
    ETA: Just got the call from my clinic.  One more made it to freeze (so 2 total) and one is still under observation for a possible Day 7 freeze.  So better news today.
    December FET Spreadsheet
    TTC History in spoiler  Instagram
    Me 35 - DH 42
    Married Oct 2007
    TTC Since Oct 2010 - MFI Diagnosis 2012 (Morphology 1% + High DNA Frag)
    IUI x2 in 2012 - BFN
    IVF #1 Feb 2018 - 9 Retrieved - 8 Mature - 5 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
    FET#1 March 2018 - BFP - MMC May @ 10w4d
    FET#2 July 2018 - BFN
    IVF #2 Nov 2018 - 10 Retrieved - 10 Mature - 8 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
    “Never give up on something that you can't go a day without thinking about.”― Winston Churchill
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    drewsdarlindrewsdarlin member
    Hi everyone. we did embryo transfer on saturday 17th. so in 2ww now.
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    sincethelastdaysincethelastday member
    @ChristenMA83 - happy to hear that you got one more to freeze (did that other one make it to Day 7 to freeze?). It sounds kind of frustrating having to wait until December for the FET, but maybe it’s a bit of a nice reprieve before the transfer? 

    @drewsdarlin - hope the 2WW goes by fast! Good luck! 
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    ChristenMA83ChristenMA83 member
    @sincethelastday unfortunately #3 did not pull through, so we have 2 total on ice.
    December FET Spreadsheet
    TTC History in spoiler  Instagram
    Me 35 - DH 42
    Married Oct 2007
    TTC Since Oct 2010 - MFI Diagnosis 2012 (Morphology 1% + High DNA Frag)
    IUI x2 in 2012 - BFN
    IVF #1 Feb 2018 - 9 Retrieved - 8 Mature - 5 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
    FET#1 March 2018 - BFP - MMC May @ 10w4d
    FET#2 July 2018 - BFN
    IVF #2 Nov 2018 - 10 Retrieved - 10 Mature - 8 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
    “Never give up on something that you can't go a day without thinking about.”― Winston Churchill
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    sincethelastdaysincethelastday member
    @ChristenMA83 - I’m sorry to hear that! Sending lots of good vibes for the two though!!
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    drewsdarlindrewsdarlin member
    sincethelastday said:
    @ChristenMA83 - happy to hear that you got one more to freeze (did that other one make it to Day 7 to freeze?). It sounds kind of frustrating having to wait until December for the FET, but maybe it’s a bit of a nice reprieve before the transfer? 

    @drewsdarlin - hope the 2WW goes by fast! Good luck! 
    Thank you 
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    drewsdarlindrewsdarlin member
    funkykey said:
    Hey Guys! 

    @ChristenMA83 - thanks for getting us started this week! I'm sad that that third embie didn't make it, but happy for your two! I think the next one you transfer is going to take!!! I know, after going through one round of IVF that didn't work out, it can be really really hard to imagine that try #2 is going to do it, but it does! Keeping FX for you these next few weeks!!!

    @drewsdarlin - nice! Do you think you will POAS before beta? When is your beta?

    QOTW: I'd definitely run my own business. Right now, I'm too scared to take the leap, but I've promised myself that I will in a few years. I'm just scared that it will fail and that I will lose everything. So I guess if you could be guaranteed to make a living running your own business, I would do that now! 

    AFM: ** all kinds of trigger warnings **

    Things are progressing well. Second beta came back and it was good. I had some spotting about an hour before they called, so I was freaking out. My number was pretty strong though (16,344), so that made me feel like the spotting was most likely just from the progesterone irritating my cervix a bit.

    I have an appointment for an u/s the week after next, and then I'll "graduate" from my clinic not long after that. Do you mind if I hang out here until after the u/s?

    ** end TW **
    Beta is 29th. I might POAS. was going to try and wait but want to be prepared. 
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    sincethelastdaysincethelastday member
    @funkykey - oh, that is so beyond exciting!!!!! I’m so happy for you that this seems like it’s finally happening!! For sure stick around and hope the week flies by before your u/s!!
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    BababattyBababatty member
    @funkykey Damn those are great numbers!! I’ve been eagerly awaiting your update and I’m so happy to hear it’s so good! I had some spotting in the first few weeks, which does freak you out. My nurse said it was fine as long as it wasn’t really heavy and I had no cramping with it—but she was also really understanding about my calling her with concerns (she said spotting is one of the things she hears the most) so if you ever get nervous I’m sure your nurse can talk you off the ledge, too. :-) Hooray and congratulations!! 
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    PoeMasquePoeMasque member
    @funkykey woot! Awesome betas! I know I felt 1000lbs was lifted off me after the first u/s (for me the wait from beta to u/s was even worse than the 2WW), so keeping you in my thoughts until then. 

    AFM: I somehow missed a dose of Femara this week, hoping that doesn’t mess too much up. Fertile week starts tomorrow, so not much going on right now. 

    QOTW: I would love to be an artist. I used to paint, write music (I was in a band in my 20s), and do graphic design. Getting to do any or all of those for a living without having to be a “business owner” would be awesome. 


    Me: 39 SO: 36

    Dx: low progesterone, possible DOR - officially "unexplained"

    TTC#1 since November 2015
    9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
    10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
    1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
    March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017

    TTC #2 since July 2018
    May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
    Pregnancy Ticker
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    sincethelastdaysincethelastday member
    @PoeMasque - seems like you and I are in something of the same boat with where we’re at with the Femara. I’m taking my last pill tomorrow and then will be heading into fertile week territory. Good luck this cycle and hope you find that Femara works for you! 
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